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Arms, Armor and Militaria
by Cowan's Auctions
Wed,
Oct
23,
2024
10:00 AM
Eastern
The upcoming October 23rd Arms, Armor & Militaria sale features items from well-known collections and includes groupings of historical and military arms and some wonderful sporting arms to catch a variety of collecting interests. Of particular note are a fine group of Harpers Ferry Rifles from the collection of John Vagnetti, the third and final installment of the George Oldenbourg collection of presentation Civil War swords, a select grouping of historical firearms from noted arms historian and author Charles Worman, and a published Griffin & Howe Customized Winchester Model 54 Rifle gifted to Townsend Whelen with his handwritten note sheets and test targets. Some of the features of the historical arms portion of the sale are a group of St. Louis made and retailed guns from period of western expansion, including a rare J&S Hawken Percussion Sporting Rifle and an Extremely Rare G.V. Brecht St. Louis Air Gun. Early American military items include a United States Branded American Rebuilt French Model 1774 Musket from the American Revolution, as well as some Revolutionary War period edged weapons. A fine grouping of marital arms from the American Civil War is included in the sale, along with a nice selection of martial arms through the first half of the 20th Century. Also included is a large selection of Japanese edged weapons from several periods, as is a well-documented and published archive including a rare Peter LaGana Vietnam Tomahawk. Finally, a lovely Arrieta Sidelock 20 Gauge Matched Pair of shotguns and Pair of Vincenzeo Bernadelli side by sides round out the sporting arms category.
16th Century Style German Gauntlet
Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 262)
16th Century Style German Gauntlet 10" x 4.6" (Width at knuckles) x 5.4" (Width at cuff). Articulated steel gauntlet with pointed cuff featuring riveted construction with engraved rope patterns to the knuckle plate and the cuff. Cuff has been struck with an illegible inventory or armourer's stamp featuring what appears to be a crescent moon over a letter. Rivets are of rounded and flat construction suggesting period repair with some mounting round washers and a handful of angular washers. No traces of liner or gauntlet remain. Copper inventory tag wired through an empty rivet hole is numbered 29. Item shows matching three notch file marks to each segment. Interior shows a deep brown patinated color with a rough unpolished finish. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Very Good. Item shows a 0.6" tear forming through the underside of the cuff. Three rivet holes are empty, and the steel has been pierced near the point of the cuff. Item shows sprinkled pitting to polished components with dusted oxidation overall and mottled brown patina forming.
19th Century Reproduction Germanic Unicorn Style Chanfron (Shaffron) Facial Armor for a War Horse
Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 262)
"19th Century Reproduction Germanic Unicorn Style Chanfron (Shaffron) Facial Armor for a War Horse 1.) 24.5"" x 11.75"" x 9.25"". Polished steel Chanfron (Shaffron) featuring Maximillian style fluting and a riveted unicorn horn with fluted escutcheon to the brow. Item features riveted edges with some traces of leather remaining in mounts. Rivets are round and flat, and the item is missing the leather tie downs. Piece is constructed of six main pieces all joined with rivets. No visible maker or inventory marks.
2.) 10.5"" x 5.5"". Twisted and lightly engraved iron curb bit featuring light engraving and single floral embellishments to each shank and joined conical mouthpieces. The rein rings are connected by twisted iron band, and both shanks mount additional riveted rings. No maker marks visible. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: 1.) Good to Very Good. Item shows some signs of possible varnishing with traces of yellow tinting to the finish on the obverse side. Reverse is a deep brown blackened and patinated finish with all traces of leather showing wastage. Sprinkled pitting overall.
An Italian Etched Steel Targe Round Shield
Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 262)
An Italian Etched Steel Shield Late 16th Century 22.75" diameter. Likely late 16th century. Polished and spiked steel shield displaying an elaborate etched border embellished with vignettes of mounted knights galloping between interlaced panoplies of arms. The piece displays a beaded ground, and sunburst pattern engraving to the four rivets intended for securing the enarmes. Leather straps have been removed at some point. Etched six leaf floral design borders the central spike with further minute floral embellishments filling out the beaded ground. Rolled edge is retained by evenly spaced rivets, and displays a fluted pattern to the outer diameter. Spike is retained by a single central rivet, and features a square profile. Spike possibly added at a later point as the threaded rivet securing it to shield does not look period. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Lot of Assorted Edo-Period Japanese Armor
Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 262)
Lot of Assorted Edo-Period Japanese Armor Lot of assorted Edo-period Japanese armor including front and back do (cuirass) armor with kusazuri, appearing to be made from iron plates covered with leather. Also included with lot is a single kote (vambrace) chain mail sleeve, a single kogake (sabaton) with iron plates and mail, a happuri mask, hachi-gane helmet, nodowa, and yari blade that has been turned into a maedate. Items most likely paired up at some point and non-matching. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: All items are in about fair condition, with scattered losses to leather covering on plates, oxidation to exposed iron plates, with moderate to heavy losses and frays to cloth overall. Some of items may have contemporary repairs and components.
Edo-Period Japanese Hineno Kabuto with Contemporary Hanbo
Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 262)
Edo-Period Japanese Hineno Kabuto with Contemporary Hanbo 12" x 13.25 x 12". Black lacquered undercoat finish with some traces of the outer coat of lacquer remaining in places. Hinro Zunari Hineno Kabuto composed of five plates, and mounting a silk cord suspended Shikoro (Aventail), Maedate mounting point, and later pattern small Fukigaeshi formed from the first lame of the Shikoro. Shikoro retains some traces of a textile liner. Helmet is accompanied by a similarly finished steel Hanbo with articulated gorget suspended by silk cord. The Hanbo retains some red lacquer finish to the interior at the chin and cheeks. Interior frown of the helmet is bare with no extant suspension elements remaining. The small pattern Fukigaeshi and highly refined shape of the helmet suggest it to be Edo Period or later. Comes with letter from the retailer, David Pepper, of Okame Japanese Antiquities, who sold this helmet with Hanbo in 2002. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Outer layer of polished lacquer has flaked off the majority of the helmet with some flakes remaining over the brow and Fukigaeshi. Stronger red lacquer finish is retained on the interior of the Hanbo. Some spots where the finish has completely flaked off with brown patina forming on bare metal. All cord suspension elements show some fraying and loose threads.
A Japanese Tanto with Old Signature and Aikuchi Koshirae
Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 262)
A Japanese Tanto with Old Signature and Aikuchi Koshirae 7.5" nagasa. 12.25" overall. Hira-zukuri blade with a two hole nakago that appears to be signed with long mei on both sides. Mei appears to be very old and is mostly obscured and illegible. Possibly late Muromachi period. Blade features a komaru boshi, ihori mune, itame-mokume hada, and suguha-notare hamon with nie. Koshirae includes a black/brown urushi lacquered tsuka, copper habaki, and saya that appears to be ishime-ji (stone surface) style with what appears to be rayskin and speckled mother of pearl or oyster shards. Saya is also wrapped with a braided blue sageo. Includes a plaid carry bag. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a good state of polish, with some scattered grain openings and sprinkled pit marks around kissaki. Mounts are in great condition.
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto with Kanmuri-Otoshi Blade
Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 262)
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto with Kanmuri-Otoshi Blade 9.75" nagasa. 16.25" overall. Hira-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed with long mei to one side and partially highlighted with chalk. The first two characters of mei appear to translate to "Bizen/Bishu" or "Sakushu," and the last two characters appear to translate to "Kiyomitsu." Blade has lots of activity and features kanmuri-otoshi, hakikake or yakizume boshi, ihori mune, itame-mokume hada, and midare-notare hamon with nie. Aikuchi koshirae includes a copper habaki, tsuka with black ito, white same, matching horse menukis, and old iron or shakudo fuchi-kashira. Saya appears to be black lacquered rayskin with iron or shakudo fittings, kozuka slot, and a gold/yellow sageo cord. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has good state with few light scratches and grain openings overall. Koshirae is in good condition, with some denting and losses to finish on fittings.
Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi Signed "Omi No Kami Hisamichi" with Imperial Chrysanthemum
Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 262)
Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi Signed "Omi No Kami Hisamichi" with Imperial Chrysanthemum 21.25" nagasa. 30.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with a single hole nakago that appears to be signed "Omi no Kami Hisamichi" and is stamped/chiseled with a 16-petal Imperial chrysanthemum. Likely early Edo-period. Blade features obscured boshi, chu kissaki, itame hada, and midare gunome-notare hamon with nie. Koshirae includes an old iron tsuba with some small remnants of gold foiling, copper habaki, silver and leather seppa. Tsuka has waxed black ito, white same, matching gilt turtle or snail menuki, and matching iron fuchi-kashira with simple silver floral inlays. Saya is black lacquered wood with shards of oyster shell overall, appears to be missing ishizuke. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade has good polish, with scattered grain openings, light scratches, and pit marks. Tip has some very small clusters of pitting. Saya has some cracking, scratches, and losses to lacquering. Tsuba is mostly worn of all original finish and details.
Attractive Japanese Tanto with Tokugawa Mon Saya and Rat Menukis
Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 262)
Attractive Japanese Tanto with Tokugawa Mon Saya and Rat Menukis ca.1600 7.5" nagasa. Hira-zukuri blade with a short single hole nakago that is unsigned. Possibly late Muromachi. Blade has lots of activity and features a jizo boshi, ihori mune, suguha hamon, and itame hada. Koshirae includes a tsuka wrapped with blue ito, white same, matching shakudo rat menukis, and matching iron fuchi-kashira-kojiri with gold foil floral accents. Tsuba, habaki, and seppa appear to be copper alloy. Saya is red and black speckled lacquer, with kurikata, three brass or gold hollyhock Tokugawa style mons (two on one side, one on side of kozuka slot). Item does not include kozuka. According to paperwork included with item, it was most likely made sometime around 1600. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a good polish, with some light grain openings and scratches. Saya shows some scattered light scratches and mars overall. Iron mounts have some mottled discoloration and losses to gold foiling.
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto with Attractive Mounts, Kogai and Kozuka
Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 262)
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto with Attractive Mounts, Kogai and Kozuka 8.25" nagasa. 14.25" overall. Hira-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that appears to be signed "Yoshihisa." Blade features a possible hakikake boshi, ihori mune, itame hada, and hamon that appears to be toran-notare with slight midare. Koshirae includes a tsuka with shakudo oak leaf fuchi-kashira, black ito, white same, matching floral menukis, three seppa, and small brass or gilt copper tsuba. Saya is red and black speckled lacquer, with matching shakudo oak leaf fittings, kogai, and kozuka. Saya also has a purple sageo cord. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Blade has decent polish, but shows some cloudiness and scattered light scratches. Gokatana has scattered pitting and scratching. Mounts are in good condition, with some scattered mars and scratches.
Attractive Old Japanese Tanto in Shira-Saya with Sayagaki, Signed "Masahiro"
Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 262)
Attractive Old Japanese Tanto in Shira-Saya with Sayagaki, Signed "Masahiro" 8.875" nagasa. 14.75" overall. Hira-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed with five character mei on one side. Mei appears to translate to "Soshu Ju Masahiro" and is very old. Possibly Muromachi period. Blade has lots of activity including prominent ichimai boshi, ihori mune, mokume hada, and notare hamon with lots of nie. Blade is mounted in a blonde shirasaya with sayagaki and silver koshi-yujo habaki. Includes a purple silk carry bag. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good plus. Blade is in great state of polish, showing few light scratches or grain openings overall. Mune appears to have two occurrences of shinae or small cracking near mune-machi.
Lot of 3 Japanese Tsubas with Folkloric Motifs
Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 262)
"Lot of 3 Japanese Tsubas with Folkloric Motifs 1.) 2.4"" x 2.7"". Pierced iron tsuba carved in high relief depicting the tale of Shiba Onko, the Kanewari. Obverse side depicts Shiba Onko standing to the right of the Tsuba, tucked against the Kogai Hitsu-Ana, having shattered one side of the enormous pot that makes up most of the ground. The Nakago-Ana (Cut for blade) serves as the hole broken into the pot with engraved patterns depicting water erupting from the hole and carrying the drowning child to safety just below the Kozuka Hitsu-Ana. Both children feature red Shakudo faces and hands with details to their garments in gold. Gold bubbles applied to the water flowing out of the pot.
2.) 2.5"" x 2.75"". Sentoku Maru Gata pattern Tsuba engraved with a scene of a farmer with Shakudo face and hands reclining beside a river and partaking in autumnal Tsukimi (Moon Viewing). Obverse side is pierced with the design of a tree with empty branches and gold bark. Gold and black finished Shakudo leaves litter the ground with the moon and details of the hoe in silver. Reverse side shows some further leaves over a grassy field flowing below the Nakago-Ana.
3.) 2.6"" x 2.75"". Iron Maru Gata pattern tsuba engraved with a woven pattern overall and decorated on the obverse side with a monk approaching a potted plant. The monk's robes and the plant's flowers and leaves are decorated with gold. Tangled golden branches and leaves emerge from the pack at the monk's back, with the monk's posture suggesting he is looking over his shoulder. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: 1.) Good to Very Good. Item shows some light pitting on the outer rim. Retains a deep browned finish with oxidation forming with in details and seams. Some residues to the Shakudo faces with gold details showing signs of rubbing or flaking off.
Lot of 3 Japanese Tsubas with Shoki and Oni Folkloric Motifs
Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 262)
"Lot of 3 Japanese Tsubas with Shoki and Oni Folkloric Motifs 1.) 2.6"" x 2.75"". Maru Gata iron tsuba depicting a wrathful Shoki banishing an Oni from the clouds above the Nakago-Ana. Shoki is engraved with a wispy beard, and mounts bulging golden eyes, and further gold embellishments to his kimono. He holds aloft a silver sword. Clouds at the top of the tsuba enclose a Shakudo Oni fleeing before Shoki, his back towards the viewer. Reverse side depicts a peaceful scene with a lightly engraved tree with gold seeds to flowering buds.
2.) 2.75"" x 2.9"". Iron Maru Gata pattern tsuba depicting Shoki laying his blackened Shakudo finish hand on the back of a cowering red Shakudo Oni. The Oni's horns, and the details on Shoki's clothing are plated in gold. Lightly engraved background shows a second Oni emerging from the upper ground behind an iron boulder. Reverse side is relief engraved with a discarded silver feather quill pen with the quill and writing table decorated with gold.
3.) 2.6"" x 2.9"". Maru Gata iron tsuba carved on the obverse sign with a bearded Shoki below the Kozuka Hitsu-Ana glaring at a Shakudo Oni clinging to the gold clapper of a bell on the opposite side of the tsuba, a wise course of action given what has happened in the previous pair of descriptions. Ground and reverse side are lightly engraved with floral motifs featuring gold details.
Items come with a receipt from Armada Antiques of Gray's Antique Market, London, where one of these was sold in 1998. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: 1.) Fine. Item retains a deep brown finish with strong details to the engraving and all inlays. Some traces of old oxidation within the ground and in Nakago and Kozuka-Hitsu Ana.
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya with Origami and Koshirae
Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 262)
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya with Origami and Koshirae 11.5" nagasa. Hira-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed with two character mei, translating to "Hiroshige". Blade features lots of activity including what appears to be komaru-hakikake boshi, ihori mune, mokume hada, and gunome hamon with much notare nie. Blade is mounted in a blonde shirasaya with silvered copper habaki. Included with item is koshirae including a pierced and chiseled iron tsuba showing what appears to be mountains and water, as well as three character mei to right of nakago-ana. Tsuka has black ito, white same, matching gold foil menukis, chiseled fuchi, and black lacquered kashira. Saya is black lacquered with speckles of crushed oyster shell or mother of pearl. Also included is origami, original sales receipts, and a purple silk carry bag. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has good polish with few light scratches or grain openings. Saya and tsuka both have light losses and scratching overall. Tsuba has darkened discoloration.
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi in Shirasaya with NTHK Origami
Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 262)
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi in Shirasaya with NTHK Origami 21.5" nagasa. 30.25" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that appears to be signed with seven character mei on left side. The first two characters of mei appear to be provincial and say Goshu. Blade features a chu-kissaki, omaru boshi, ihori mune, attractive notare hamon, and mokume hada. Blade is mounted in a blonde shirasaya and is with a silver koshi-yujo style habaki. Included with item is a dark blue silk carry bag and NTHK origami. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good plus. Blade has a great polish, and shows very few scratches overall. There appears to be a small grain opening on left side. Shirasaya mounts are in good condition.
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Jumonji-Yari with Origami
Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 262)
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Jumonji-Yari with Origami 6.25" blade lengths. 18.5" overall. 65" overall with ebu (pole). Cruciform shaped spear head with double edges and medians to central blade and horizontal spurs. This jumonji-yari also has upward curved spurs which makes it a magari style jumonji-yari. Item also features a nakago that is signed with long mei (seven characters to one side, three to obverse side) that is highlighted with gold or yellow lacquer. Long mei possibly translates to "Ko-Kwa San Nen Hachi Gatsu Hi". Spear head is mounted in an ebu that is made of hardwood, with rayskin and crushed abalone or oyster pieces comprising tachiuchi. Ebu has copper ishizuke (buttcap) and koiguchi fittings. Saya appears to be made of hardwood and a textured resin that is painted red. Includes origami for mei. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade has good polish, with some scattered light scratching and small clusters of pitting. Two very small bites, one to central blade, one to horizontal spur. Tachiuchi has losses to mother of pearl and rayskin, with possible repairs. Saya also shows several repairs. Ishizuke is also not secure and able to wiggle free.
Interesting Japanese Wakizashi with Hitatsura Hamon and Accessory Blade
Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 262)
Interesting Japanese Wakizashi with Hitatsura Hamon and Accessory Blade 13.5" nagasa. Hira-zukuri wakizashi with a single hole nakago that is unsigned, but appears old. Blade has lots of activity and features ihori mune, mokume hada, jizo boshi, and hitatsura midare-notare hamon with tobiyaki and nie that continues all the way to mune-machi. Koshirae include a chiseled and stippled tsuba with brass seppa and copper habaki. Tsuka has white ito, white same, black lacquer kashira, iron fuchi with gold foil designs, and matching gold sword with dragon menuki. Saya is black lacquered wood with single kurikata, and a slot for copper kozuka with gokatana that is signed. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has good polish, with some scattered light scratches and a few possible pin prick pit marks. Koshirae is in good condition as well, with only minor losses and light scratches to finishes. Saya has a light crack to back side.
Japanese Gendai Tachi Katana with Horimonos on Blade, Signed "Yamaguchi Kiyofusa"
Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 262)
Japanese Gendai Tachi Katana with Horimonos on Blade, Signed "Yamaguchi Kiyofusa" 27.25" nagasa. 38.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago and long mei to both sides. Mei translates to "Yamaguchi Kiyofusa Made This", and is attributed to Gendai swordsmith Yamaguchi Takeshi (Worked under the surname Kiyofusa). The other side of nakago possibly reads "Showa Roku Jyu Go Nen." Blade features horimonos to both sides, a chu-kissaki, ihori mune, suguha hamon, itame hada, and possible hakikake boshi that is obscured by hada. Blade is mounted in a blonde shirasaya and has a copper habaki. Included with item is a purple silk carry bag.
Yamaguchi Takeshi (Kiyofusa) was born December 4th, Showa 7 (1932). He apprenticed under Masamine Sumitani, who was recognized as a "National Living Treasure" by Japan in 1970 for his contributions to sword making. Kiyofusa became independently accredited to create swords in Showa 44 (1969), and established his workshop in Morioka City, Iwate prefecture. Since Showa 45 (1970) he has exhibited and been entitled at many national nihonto competitions, finally receiving the title of Mukansa in 1987. "Mukansa," is a title awarded to swordsmiths who have won each title several (at least eight) times and are considered to be one of the best modern smiths. To date, only 39 smiths have received this title. According to several Japanese sword dealers/websites, he is 92 and still enthusiastic about forging. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good plus. Blade has great state of polish, with very few light scratches and some scattered notes of smudging/cloudiness to both sides.
Pair of Unusual 19th Century Ottoman Kard Daggers with Jade Hilts and Gold Inlays
Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 262)
Pair of Unusual 19th Century Ottoman Kard Daggers with Jade Hilts and Gold Inlays 1.) Kard with Ebony/Jade Hilt and Gold Arabic Inscriptions - 9.5" blade. 14" overall. Single edge straight point blade with wide fullers to both sides, and an additional quill fuller to left side. Fuller and ricasso on right side feature gold foil Arabic script that has yet to be translated. Hilt appears to be made of ebony and green jade sections, separated by chiseled silver spacers. Sections of ebony and jade are inlaid with gold foiling depicting regional motifs, possibly mountains and flowers. Guard/bolster is engraved, and features several inlays including what appears to be jade, turquoise, and red gemstone or colored glass pieces. Pommel appears to have had a red gemstone/colored glass inlay as well, but it is now missing.
2.) Kard with Jade Hilt - 7.25" blade. 11.75" overall with hilt. Single edge straight point blade with offset fullers to both sides. Hilt appears to be made of carved light green jade and "mutton fat" jade pieces, with gold foil details that appear to be mountains and flowers. Hilt also has silver mounts that have jade and turquoise fittings, as well as a red stone or glass piece fitted to pommel. Silver bands and guard have remnants of gold plating. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Both items are in about fair to good condition. Blades shows scattered scratches and pit marks. Jade pieces on hilt of item 2 are somewhat loose.
19th Century Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with Enameled Hilt and Wootz Steel Blade
Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 262)
19th Century Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with Enameled Hilt and Wootz Steel Blade 7.75" blade. 13.25" overall with hilt. Single edge drop point wootz steel blade. Hilt appears to be silver and has multi-color glass and enamel floral inlays. Silver guard/bolster and spine have gold koftgari floral work. Pommel possibly a type of lanyard loop. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade shows some small clusters of pitting scattered to both sides.
An Omani Silver Mounted Jambiya Dagger
Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 262)
An Omani Silver Mounted Jambiya Dagger 4.75" curved blade. 10" x 6.5" overall with hilt and scabbard. Double edged curved blade with central medians to both sides. Hilt appears to be horn, with a T-shaped pommel and silver fittings with pressed designs including bead and serpentine borderwork and Arabesque flower motifs. Scabbard is also constructed of silver panels showing bead and serpentine borderwork, concentric trapezoids, Arabesque florals, and a brown leather backside. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good. Blade shows active oxidation to right side of blade, as well as pit marks that appear to have been buffed. Blade also shows scratching overall, most likely from polishing and buffing. Silver fittings have mottled discoloration and tarnishing.
Unusually Large Khyber Pass Flintlock Jezail (Most Likely Rampart Gun) circa 1830
Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 262)
Unusually Large Khyber Pass Flintlock Jezail (Most Likely Rampart Gun) circa 1830 About 40mm/1.75" bore. 45.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curved grip hardwood stock that is profusely inlaid with mother of pearl pieces overall and five wide brass barrel bands. Flintlock rampart-style gun with a primitive notch rear, and lock that is marked with East India Company rampant lion to center as well as an 1810 date to tail. Includes a chiseled iron ramrod. Muzzle of barrel is chiseled with simple bands and what appears to be two large eyes, while crown of muzzle is also chiseled, possibly to resemble an open mouthed fish. Item does not appear to have any maker's marks. The gun weighs in at approximately 17 pounds. Extra shipping costs will apply. Includes a wax sealed letter of provenance from importer Conway of Asia, dated 1982.
Details of the provenance suggest that this rifle was "most likely captured by Afghan tribes along the Khyber Pass, and later adapted to its current form with a Sheisham (ironwood) stock that is inlaid with Mother of Pearl. According to tribal folklore, mother of pearl is believed to bring providence and justice in battle." Provenance also states that these types of rifles were originally "used by the ill-fated Khyber Pass Regiment, stationed at Jamrud Fort northwest of Peshawar, Pakistan."
This rifle in particular was most likely captured following the 1842 Retreat From Kabul, during the First Anglo-Afghan War, from British and East India Company forces. Provenance further states, "The British troops were horribly massacred in 1838-1842 by Afredi and Waziri tribesmen of the Afghan Emir Dost Mohammad, losing approximately 35,000 men and caissons of artillery." As of 1982 when this letter of provenance was written, it was believed that these types of guns were still being used by tribesmen of the Khyber Pass and Karakoram Mountain range. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bore is dark and has a large inward bulge toward center of barrel. Finish has mottled grey/brown appearance overall, with scattered pitting, mars, and scratching. Stock shows losses to some of pearl inlays and wood around lock/hardware. There are some cracks to forend and lock, with old repairs. Action is non-functional and will need work.
Improved Order of Red Men Fraternal Sword Named to Elisha Pease (Three Time Texas Governor)
Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 262)
Improved Order of Red Men Fraternal Sword Named to Elisha Pease (Three Time Texas Governor) 28" straight spear point double-edged blade with diamond shaped cross section and prominent median ridge, .69" wide at the ricasso. Overall length 35" with a 7" hilt with an eagle crested knight's head pommel. 5" crossguard with typical Improved Order of Red Men motifs, including a feathered headdress, quiver with arrows and a tomahawk. A chained knuckle bow extends from the lower end of the guard to the visor of the knight's helmet. Grooved white metal grip with palm swell and the faux cast representations of 12 wraps of twisted wire. Reverse ricasso etched in five lines: THE/PETTIBONE/BROS/MFG.Co./CINTI O. Blade with acid etched decorations including geometric patterns, martial themes and fraternal symbolism. The central panel on the obverse reads Elisha Pease in Gothic lettering and the central panel on the reverse has the initials R.M.U. in the same font. These initials are likely a reference to a rank held by Pease within the fraternal order. The sword is accompanied by its steel scabbard which is decorated with fraternal symbolism for the order, including a spread-winged eagle and crossed tomahawks. A single frog hook allows the scabbard to suspended from a frog or baldric.
The Improved Order of Red Men is an American fraternal organization that traces its lineage to the pre-American Revolution War Sons of Liberty and subsequently the Order of Red Men. Officially established in Baltimore in 1834, the organization was dedicated to the preservation of American history as well as the preservation of a somewhat misguided view of Native American culture as interpreted through a European Colonial lens. The organization reached its membership zenith in the first quarter of the 20th century with slightly more than a half-million members and included on its roll numerous notable Americans, including three United States Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt (26), Warren G Harding (29) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (32).
Elisha Marshall Pease (1812-1883) was born in Enfield, CT and relocated to the Mexican state of Texas in 1835. He became involved with the Texas Revolutionary movement and served as the secretary of the Texas Provisional Government. Pease served as the assistant secretary to the Texas Convention of 1836 and subsequently became comptroller of the Republic of Texas later that year. When Texas became the 28th state in 1845 Pease was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, where he served until 1849, when he ran for and won a Texas State Senate seat in a contested election. In 1851 Pease ran for governor but withdrew prior to the election. He ran again in 1853 and won and served two two-year terms through 1857. Pease was somewhat of a contradiction for although he held people in bondage on his Austin plantation, he was also a ardent Unionist.
In the post-Civil War period, Pease became a Republican leader in the state and was appointed civilian governor during Reconstruction in 1867 by General Phil Sheridan who was administering military control of the state during that period. Pease resigned from the post in 1869. In 1872 Pease was a member of the Texas delegation the Liberal Republican Party Convention in Cincinnati, where Horace Greeley was nominated for President. For the remainder of his life he pursued a number of avocations, including the serving as the Collector of Customs in Galveston and practicing law in Austin.
Pease died of apoplexy in Lampasas, TX in 1883 He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, TX. The Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Company, which specialized in the regalia and uniforms of both fraternal and Civil War veteran organizations, went into business circa 1871-72 and appears to remain in business to this day. They were a major player in the regalia market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Improved Order of the Red Men was at their height of popularity during the latter part of the 19th and first part of the 20th century and many prominent men in business and politics were members. It is possible that he acquired this Pettibone Brothers retailed sword during his 1872 visit to Cincinnati. Local "tribes" of the IORM were organized in Texas, including Galveston, by the 1880s and today their national headquarters is located in Waco, TX. This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey CONDITION: About very good. Blade mostly bright with most of the frosty acid etched panels intact, showing minor surface rust on the ricasso and some freckled surface oxidation scattered along the blade. Cross guard with loss of plating and silvery wash, leaving darker base metal showing. Pommel cap with similar finish loss. Scabbard with moderate finish loss and some patches of surface rust, most notably around the central mount on the reverse with moderate freckling over all of the metal
Carved Siege of Quebec Artillery Priming Horn of John Calfe Dated 1759
Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 262)
Carved Siege of Quebec Artillery Priming Horn of John Calfe Dated 1759 French and Indian War Nominally 12" long, inclusive of the removable turned filling plug, tip of spout to center of base is nominally 10.5". Base of horn roughly 3.25" in diameter with wood base nominally 3.5" in diameter. Sheet brass spout with brass charger and steel spring (broken). Turned wood threaded base plug for filling is 3.6" in overall length with the palm swelled plug measuring 2.9" before the threads. A pair of threaded iron eye bolts provided points to secure a suspension strap, but the rear most bolt is missing. The body of the horn is decorated with a map of the Siege of Quebec, detailing the St. Lawrence and St. Charles rivers as they come to their confluence below that city. The map details the defenses of the Canadian city as well as the attacking British, including the main fort, St. Lois (sic) gate, and St. John gate, the locations of sharpshooters and the locations of the British 15th, 28th and 60th regiments of foot. Additionally the three masted 60-gun English Fourth Rate Ship of the Line Pembroke is pictured and named. James Cook, later the famous "Captain Cook" of Pacific Ocean exploration fame, served as the Sailing Master on the Pembrook and was responsible for the mapping of the St. Lawrence River during the Siege of Quebec. The reverse of the horn's body, opposite the map is carved in three lines, John Calfe/His horne pafs on/Ao 1759.
It was not uncommon for Colonial conscripts to make up a portion of supporting militia troops for the British during the French and Indian War or to be part of the crew of Royal Navy ships during this period, fulfilling the local levee. It is possible that this is the same John Calfe (1741-1808) who later served in the New Hampshire militia during the Revolutionary War. His detailed 1777 dated map horn is in the collection of the New Hampshire Historical Society. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Horn with an attractive surface and most of the the carving intact, showing some light to moderate wear and some small areas of minor loss of surface material. Wood base with chipped wear and loss, threaded plug with some chipped loss to the threads and a smooth patina on the turned handle. Charger spring rusted and broken. Brass spout with a medium dark mustard patina and showing powder discoloration and oxidation. One suspension eye bolt broken and missing, the the other heavily oxidized.
Crude American Made Colonial Era Socket Bayonet & Scabbard
Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 262)
Crude American Made Colonial Era Socket Bayonet & Scabbard French and Indian War - American Revolution 12" long tapered flat faced blade, 1" wide at ricasso. Overall length 14.25". 1.5" socket cut for a bottom stud with a crude three-step "Z" shaped mortise and a very short .6" muzzle to stud distance. Muzzle diameter measures nominally .86", rear of socket diameter is nominally the same. As set screw hole is drilled through the base of the shank and socket to allow a wing nut to be used to secure the bayonet to the gun. No set screw is present. Crudely hammered neck is nominally 1.7" in length, roughly oval in cross section and of irregular diameter, measuring about .45" at the thickest point. Socket to neck junction is with a "shield shank" or "flanged shank" type joint. Socket with visible seam on the bottom of the interior and blade with obvious forging flaws. A similar example is published in Neumann's Battle Weapons of the American Revolution as figure 56.BB credited to the Erik Goldstein Collection and Reilly shows similar examples as B5, B10 and B33 in his reference American Socket Bayonets. The bayonet is accompanied by an old leather scabbard with attached leather belt frog. The scabbard fits the blade very well and may be original to the bayonet, although the frog is somewhat cruder and the brass button is somewhat incongruous. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Metal heavily oxidized with scattered patches of light to moderate surface roughness and surface rust. Bayonet essentially untouched and uncleaned. No markings present. Metal with dings and dents, socket not perfectly round. Some minor metal loss is present along the spine of the rear of the bayonet's blade.
Carved Powder Horn of Revolutionary War Veteran Oliver Marble of Stow, MA
Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 262)
Carved Powder Horn of Revolutionary War Veteran Oliver Marble of Stow, MA American Revolution Nominally 12" long curved, carved cow's horn, 3.5" in diameter at base with the carved spout approximately 4" in length with carved scallops at the transition to the main body. Hard wood plug attached with old iron finishing nails, a small iron wire bale about 1" in length allows the attachment of a sling. The main body of the horn is decorated with geometric patterns , mostly triangles and wavy lines with cross hash and dot decorations. The horn is carved in two lines: OLIVER MARBLE : HIS HORN/STOW : JANUARY : THE : 31 : 1789.
Oliver Marble (1755-1827) was born in Stow (Middlesex County) Massachusetts Asa & Hannah (Wheeler) Marble. Oliver was a farmer like most of the people in the area and would live the first half of his life in the town where he was born. During the Revolutionary War Oliver was enrolled as a private in Capt. Caleb Brooks' Company of Colonel Nicholas Dike's regiment and served at Dorchester Heights during the fall of 1776 and spring of 1777. The majority of the regiment appears to have been 90-day men who enlisted in September-October of 1776 and then reenlisted in December for an additional three months of service.
Interestingly, Oliver had a twin brother named Jabez. They were either identical or similar enough in appearance that according to the Massachusetts History of Ashburnham, 1734-1886 Jabez later claimed that "in the fall after the British left Boston he went to Roxbury and took the place of his brother as a private soldier in captain Caleb Brooks' company of Colonel Benjamin Dyke's regiment, and served a tour of three months at Boston and was verbally discharged in the seventh of March, 1777." The book noted that Jabez went on to explain his service as a his brother's substitute by saying that "his brother's name was Oliver Marble; they were twins and that about two months prior to the end of Oliver's term of service his brother became sick and he took his place for the balance of the term and always answered to his brother Oliver's name when it was called." This story, absent the part about serving as Oliver's substitute, is told almost verbatim in Jabez's October 19, 1832 application for a Revolutionary War pension, which further notes that "he has not been able to furnish any evidence of this service." Jabez did have further service in the war that was documentable, including in the Rhode Island Line Infantry. Interestingly, Oliver's pension application, if he made one, could not be found.
In 1780 Oliver married Deborah Bailey (1761-1833) and they had nine children. In the spring of 1789 the family moved to Ashburnham, MA and in 1827 Oliver died in Lyndeborough, NH at the age of 71. This horn was apparently made by Oliver within a month of two of his families relocation to Ashburnham and may have been a memento of the 33 years that he had lived there. A small folder of research regarding Oliver Marble accompanies the horn. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Horn shows good age and possibly an old light cleaning, with carving and decorations still clear and fully visible. Iron brads and wire loop heavily oxidized with a rich, dark patina, with the base plug nails having discolored and darkened the horn around them. Horn with some minor chipping and loss around the nails and bottom edge, base plug with scuffs and wear but securely attached. Spout with nice wear and smooth.
18th Century Silver Mounted Cuttoe with Green Dyed Spiral Grip
Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 262)
18th Century Silver Mounted Cuttoe with Green Dyed Spiral Grip American Revolution 21.125" curved single-edged blade with a narrow, 6" long fuller near the spine near the hilt on the left side and a 12" fuller in the same position on the right side. The blade is 1" wide blade at the ricasso and 26.5" in overall length, including the capstan nut on the pommel cap. 5.5" hilt with spiral grooved green dyed ivory grip, unmarked silver pommel cap with capstan nut and unmarked silver ferrule. 3.8" S-shaped silver crossguard with disc quillons, showing a semi-legible touchmark on the left side of the upper arm of the guard. The sword is accompanied by a silver mounted leather scabbard with embossed patterns on the face. Mounts are unmarked and include a throat with a frog stud and suspension ring, a middle mount with suspension ring and a drag. Overall a nice example of a late 18th century hanger or cuttoe of the pattern often used by officers during the period of the American Revolution. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Blade cleaned, moderately oxidized with freckled and spotty discoloration. Edge of blade with some nicks and loss and showing some sharpening. Tip of blade rounded. Silver mounts lightly cleaned. Grip with some horizontal cracks and chipped loss from wear and use. Green color still strong. Scabbard with restoration, added finish and sealer, with the stitching missing from the rear seam. Mounts cleaned but attractive.
Crude American Made Copy of a British Land Pattern Socket Bayonet
Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 262)
Crude American Made Copy of a British Land Pattern Socket Bayonet American Revolution 13.5" tapered, flat, unfullered blade, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Overall length 16.875". Pronounced median ridge along spine with nominally 10" flutes on either side. 3.25" socket with three step "Z" shaped mortise cut for a top stud and a nominally 1.5" muzzle to stud distance. Interior muzzle diameter nominally .92" with rear of socket nominally .97". Applied rolled reinforced collar at rear of socket damaged and partially missing. 1.25" neck with roughly oval cross section and flat face is applied with a "shield" or "flanged" shank. A lap seam runs the length of the socket's interior on the reverse side. Reilly shows similar examples as B14 and B16 in American Socket Bayonets and Neumann shows similar examples as 58.BB and 59.BB in Battle Weapons of the American Revolution. CONDITION: Good. Metal with a richly oxidized brown patina and some scattered pitting. Some dings and dents are present as well as a couple of nicks along the edge of the blade. Reinforced rim at rear of socket damaged and partially missing. Muzzle of bayonet dented and out of round.
Carved Maritime Theme Powder Horn Dated 1766
Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 262)
Carved Maritime Theme Powder Horn Dated 1766 American Revolution Nominally 10" in overall length, oval in cross section measuring 2.88"x2.34" at the base. Carved main body of the horn is roughly 6" in length with scalloped transitions to the roughly 4.5" spout with a bulbous baluster turned tip and crudely carved wood plug. The main body of the horn is carved with three sailing ships, the larger central image being of a two-masted brig with the smaller images being in the style of single masted sloop rigged cutters. The body of the horn is further decorated with rope motifs, intertwined Celtic style knots and both curved and angular geometric patterns. Below the transition to the spout the month APRIL is carved over the initials TL. The same initials are repeated on horizontally along the outside edge of the horn followed by the date 1766. The initials OP are carved above the larger of the three ships. An old copper wire staple provides the attachment point for a sling or rope at the base of the horn and old twine is attached to that and tied to the spout. The oval wood base plug is attached with crudely made, heavily oxidized iron finishing nails. A lovely horn dated to the decade before the American Revolution. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Horn with an attractive and untouched patina, showing good oxidation around the iron nails at the base plug. Carving clear but nicely worn, not overly crisp, with some minor thinned loss. Horn with some areas of tiny chipping and loss, particularly at the rear edge and scalloped transition. Spout plug a more recent replacement.
UNITED STATES Branded American Rebuilt French Model 1774 Musket
Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 262)
UNITED STATES Branded American Rebuilt French Model 1774 Musket American Revolution .69 caliber. 41.625" round barrel secured by three flat barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading musket. Flat flint lock with convex pointed tail measures 6.25" and has a weak script St. Etienne arsenal mark under the pan and is stamped ANDRE/VERIER on the interior. Lock appears to be in original flint, although there a minor fit issue in the interior at the front of the pan against the frizzen's bolster. The rounded iron and fenced bridled pan is detachable and the frizzen shows an old period refacing and a curved toe. The 3" reinforced rounded cock has a heart-shaped cut out with a top jaw and screw that are old replacements. No marks are visible on the exterior of the barrel or tang. The toe of the stock is branded UNITED STATES behind the triggerguard, like the example shown in Moller, Volume I pages 159 and 357. The iron triggerguard measures 11.125" in length and the rudimentary L-shaped side plate is 3.65" in length. The rear band is located 9.75" from the breech, the middle band is located 13.3125" from the face of rear band and the replacement upper band is located 10.375" from the face of the middle band.
The gun appears to have been period rebuilt with the barrel seeming to be American-made as there is no indication of any anti-twist lugs on the bottom as would be on a French barrel, and the rear of the breech plug is made short so the rear lock screw will clear it, instead of with a hole for it to pass through. The tang is somewhat narrower than on French barrels of the period and there is some gapping around it in the mortise. The barrel is roughly 3" shorter than the typical barrel length for both the M1773 and M1774, which was nominally 44.75". The bayonet lug is located on top of the barrel 1.3125" from the muzzle, instead of under the barrel where it would have been on the French barrel. At the time of the rebuild, the stock was proportionally shortened for the shorter barrel and it was also recontoured and slimmed, forward of the lower band. The bell-shaped sling swivel remains on the lug forward of the triggerguard, while the swivel is missing from the middle band. An old iron button head ramrod that is 39" in length without any threads at the end is in the channel under the barrel.
Large numbers of French import muskets were rebuilt by the United States to keep them in use both during the American Revolution and in the decade after it, until production of American-made muskets was undertaken at Springfield Arsenal and by contractors in the latter part of the 1790s. Many of these guns remained in service through the War of 1812.
This gun was acquired from Norm Flayderman as item #1265 in Catalog #116. Copies of the catalog page and cover of the catalog are included. Moller indicates that this particular "UNITED STATES" brand was in use as early as 1777 and it certainly remained in use for some time. The mark clearly indicates that this was an official Continental Army musket and is a well worn, but very presentable example of a French import US branded musket that was kept in service with American repairs. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore dark, heavily oxidized and pitted. Metal with moderate amounts of scattered oxidation, surface roughness and some pitting. Markings weak on lock. None on barrel. Lock is mechanically functional and appears to be in original flint, although the top jaw and screw are old replacements and the refaced frizzen was likely replaced during the period refurbishment of the gun. Barrel appears to be in original flint as well, although the touchhole is oversized and shows moderate erosion. There is no indication from endoscopic examination of welding or modification to the barrel. The upper band is a 20th century replacement, but appears to be period and the lower band shows a very old, crudely welded repair. The stock shows heavy wear and some repairs. The last 3.25" of the stock is replaced, as is a 5.5" strip behind this area on the reverse forend and a 10" strip on the obverse. The branded marking shows moderate wear and some loss to the first couple of letters in "UNITED".
18th Century Dutch Flintlock Musket Rebuilt and Upgraded with Barrel Bands
Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 262)
18th Century Dutch Flintlock Musket Rebuilt and Upgraded with Barrel Bands American Revolution - War of 1812 .75 caliber. 40.5" originally pinned barrel, upgraded with brass bands. SN: 696. Bright finish, brass furniture, hardwood stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading smoothbore musket. 6.5" flat beveled "banana shaped" flint lock with faceted and fenced unbridled integral iron pan and flat faceted swan neck cock. Lock marked only with a touch mark below the pan and appears to be in original flint with some old repairs on the interior. Round barrel with baluster turned rings at the breech and 9" from the breech, top of barrel engraved No969. Top of buttplate marked with a Q and with the punch dot initials OL. The toe of the stock is stamp numbered 31. Heavy brass triggerguard and two-screw side plate, buttplate with typical bulbous Low Country screw heads on the bottom and a flush fit screw head in the tang. the stock shows rudimentary raised carved moldings around the lock mortise, the counterpane and around the breech plug tang. The musket is equipped with an old iron trumpet head ramrod that is a little short of being a fully functional length for the gun.
The musket was rebuilt, likely by the Dutch sometime circa 1790-1810 using older pattern components like the barrel, lock and old pattern heavy brass hardware and mounted to a newer stock with bands. The tenons for the barrel pins were removed from the barrel, it was probably shortened 2"-4" and the bayonet lug under the barrel, was relocated 1.5" from the muzzle of the shortened barrel. The newer stock was not made for pins, but rather intended for use with barrel bands with only the upper band being equipped with a retention spring and the other bands being friction fit. These upgraded "banded muskets" were actually rather obsolete by this time and many were sold of to American buyers, the state of Massachusetts in particular. This musket was acquired from Norm Flayderman's Catalog #115 as item #1123. While Flayderman lists this as Revolutionary War used example, banded Dutch muskets post-date the war, although the components used in their assembly often pre-date the war. A copy of the Flayderman catalog is included with the gun. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore dark, dirty, heavily oxidized and pitted. Metal cleaned in the past, now showing a streaky and oxidized light and dark gray patina and scattered pitting. Breech plug tang broken with an old and ill performed brazed repair to attach it, which is not particularly solid. Endoscopic examination of the barrel does not reveal any internal welding or repairs to indicate reconversion, but the touchhole is oversized and sits a little low and forward in the pan. Lock remains mechanically functional when removed from the stock and is in original flint with the original integral iron pan, but shows old repairs on the interior to keep the lock working. The lock does not work properly when installed in the stock as the tip of the trigger does not appear to fully engage the sear lever to push it enough to release the hammer. The stock shows moderate wear and significant repair and restoration forward of the ramrod entry, with much of the forend glued, repaired, refinished and potentially replaced. The balance of the stock shows moderate wear and numerous bumps, dings and mars, as well as some minor wood loss along edges, mortise cuts, etc.
Pair of French Silver Mounted Flintlock Officers Pistols by Jean Seuts (Seux) circa 1785
Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 262)
Pair of French Silver Mounted Flintlock Officers Pistols by Jean Seuts (Seux) circa 1785 French Revolution .62 Caliber. 7.5" pinned two-stage barrels with baluster turned rings at the transitions. NSN. Blued finish, gilt decorations, silver and iron mountings, European hardwood stocks. Single shot muzzleloading flintlock smoothbore officer's pistols. 4.14" flat lockplates with pronounced teats at rear, lightly engraved at tails and engraved Jean Seuts forward of the cock. Locks remain in original flint with fenced, faceted detachable bridled iron pans. Cocks are of the flat faceted swan neck pattern, with one cock screw replaced and one top jaw and screw replaced. Barrels are decorated with a large engraved panel scene featuring panoplies of arms and are enhanced with gold gilt. The blade front sights include gilt highlights around them as well. The pistols features cast silver sideplates with flowing floral motifs and panoplies of arms and two-piece cast silver butt caps with long, thing langets. The chiseled decorations on the butts include floral and martial motifs with the caps featuring a crescent, suggesting the guns may have been made for the Middle Eastern market. Decorative silver thumb pieces are present on the backstraps as well. Stocks with raised Rococo floral carvings behind the breechplug tang and foward of the triggerguard and with more simple raised carved aprons around the lock mortise. Incised lines are neatly executed along the lower portion of the forend. Horn tipped wooden ramrods with flat metal disc faces are secured by a pair of silver pipes. Jean Seuts (more likely "Seux") was working in St. Etienne circa 1783 (Stockel). This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bores both dark and oxidized with some pitting and roughness. One pistol with some strong traces of blue on the barrel, the other with less. Gilt highlights strong and likely restored. Barrels with mottled oxidation and splotchy surface roughness with some scattered pitting. Locks with a dull pewter patina and oxidized freckling. Both locks in original flint and mechanically functional. One cock screw replaced, one top jaw and screw replaced. Wood fairly crisp with nice lines and carving, wood showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Whitney New York State Contract Pre-Model of 1812 Musket
Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 262)
Whitney New York State Contract Pre-Model of 1812 Musket War of 1812 .69 caliber. 41.875" barrel secured by three flat spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading smoothbore military musket. 6.5" flat lock in original flint with pointed tail, removable bridled brass pan, rounded reinforced cock. Lock marked N. Haven in a ribbon under the pan. Top of barrel marked NY and with a P proof in a sunken oval. Counterpane with the crisp V./B.P./I.M. in a circle with scalloped edges inspection of New York State inspector John McClean. Musket retains the bell-shaped sling swivels, the brass blade front sight and a steel button head ramrod that is full-length but only has traces of threads on the end.
Whitney delivered 4,000 of these "hybrid" muskets based upon the 1808 Federal Contract Model to the state of New York between 1808 and 1812. His modifications and improvements to the guns over the standard 1808 specifications greatly influenced the specifications for the 1812 Federal contract muskets. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore dark, oxidized and with moderate pitting. Metal cleaned to bright with moderate pitting at the breech. Markings mostly clear, "S" in the SNY mark on the barrel is not visible. Mechanically functional lock in original flint. Touchhole with moderate erosion and somewhat oversized. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars and showing some minor wood loss around rear edge of the side plate.
Springfield Model 1795 Type III Musket Dated 1810
Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 262)
Springfield Model 1795 Type III Musket Dated 1810 War of 1812 .69 caliber. 45" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore flintlock musket. Lock remains in original flint with an integral bridled and fenced rounded iron pan and a flat beveled reinforced cock with a replaced cock screw. Lock marked US/{Spread-Winged Eagle}/SPRINGFIELD forward of the cock and dated 1810 horizontally at the tail. Buttplate tang dated 1810 as well. Breech with US on top and P/{Eagle Head}/V inspection marks. Counterpane with traces of a script cartouche. Sling swivels replaced, includes a full-length iron button head ramrod. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore heavily oxidized and pitted. Metal moderately oxidized with a mottled gray-brown patina and some pitting, most notably around the breech area. Markings in metal remain legible. Lock mechanically functional. Touchhole with heavy erosion, somewhat oversized and sits a little low in the pan. Cock screw and one lock mounting screw replaced. Stock with moderate wear, sanded and refinished with a repaired crack in the counterpane. Wood also with scattered bumps dings and mars.
Harpers Ferry 1813 Dated U.S. Model 1795 Type IV Musket
Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 262)
Harpers Ferry 1813 Dated U.S. Model 1795 Type IV Musket War of 1812 .69 caliber. 45" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading smoothbore musket. 6.4375" flat beveled lock with pronounced teat at rear marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} forward of the cock and in three vertical lines at the rear HARPERS/FERRY/1813. Lock remains in original flint with a rounded, fenced and bridled iron pan and a flat beveled reinforced cock. Breech with raised US and {Eagle Head/P} proof marks in depressed ovals. Barrel appears to be in original flint, and endoscopic examination does not reveal any indication of welding or interior modification, but the touchhole is over large and no longer correctly tapered, so it is possible that the barrel was altered to percussion via the drum method during the period of use and later restored. The triggerguard plate has rounded ends and measures 9.4375" in length. The barrel band spacing from the breech to the rear edge of the lower band is 11" with the spacing from the middle to upper band of 14.1875" and from the middle to the upper band of 13.875". The socket bayonet lug is located on top of the barrel 1.375" from the muzzle. The musket retains both sling swivels and a nearly full-length button head iron ramrod with no threads on the end. Initials are lightly carved in the obverse and reverse of the stock. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Smooth bore is dark, oxidized and pitted. Metal with a salt and pepper patina showing scattered pinpricking and light pitting over most of the metal. Markings remain mostly legible. Lock is mechanically functional. Top jaw screw may be an old replacement as it is overly long. Stock lightly sanded with scattered bumps, dings and mars and no visible inspection marks.
Regimentally Marked Miles 1797 Contract Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flintlock Musket
Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 262)
Regimentally Marked Miles 1797 Contract Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flintlock Musket War of 1812 .69 caliber. 44.125" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot flintlock smoothbore muzzleloading musket. Lock marked MILES and CP for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in two vertical lines at the tail. Lock remains in original flint but is not functioning correctly. Barrel with both a raised {Eagle Head/P} and raised {P} in depressed ovals and marked on top CP 80.R 18 Co No 15. A 6-petal rosette Pennsylvania Dutch style Hex symbol is scribed into the obverse butt. Retains the sling swivels and includes a reproduction ramrod. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore dark, dirty, oxidized and pitted. Metal cleaned some time ago and toning down with a dull gray and brown patina and evenly distributed light pitting. Markings mostly legible. Lock in original flint, but not mechanically functional with the top jaw, top jaw screw and front lock screws all replacements. Lock is not seating well in the mortise as the front screw is wrong and the rear screw is worn. Wood with moderate wear, scattered bumps, dings and mars, a crack in the obverse butt that appears to be a non-structural surface grain crack and with chipped loss around the triggerguard mounting pin on the reverse. Ramrod a modern replacement.
New Hampshire Surcharged U.S. Contract Model of 1808 Musket by J&C Barstow
Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 262)
New Hampshire Surcharged U.S. Contract Model of 1808 Musket by J&C Barstow War of 1812 .69 caliber. 44.375" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. 6.25" flat beveled flint lock remains in original flint and is marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the flat, beveled, reinforced cock and in two vertical lines at the tail: J&C B/EXETER. This is the less common of the two known J&C Barstow lock markings. Lock with a bridled and fenced rounded iron pan. Breech marked with a script US, {Eagle Head}/CT in a depressed oval and a V inspection marks, along with the upsdie down block letters NH, indicating New Hampshire ownership. Breech plug tang with a capital V inspection. The traces of an illegible clover shaped cartouche is present on the counterpane. Musket retains both bell shaped sling swivels, the brass blade front sight and a period button head iron ramrod that is 42" long, about 2" short of full-length for this gun.
Joshua & Charles Barstow of Exeter, NH delivered 2,471 muskets from their contract for 2,500 guns, between 1810 and 1814, making them the 7 largest deliverer of guns under the Federal 1808 contract out of a total of 19 contractors. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore dark, dirty and heavily oxidized with pitting. Metal with deeply oxidized brown patina showing scattered surface oxidation and some pitting. Lock is mechanically functional and remains in original flint. Stock sanded with numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Brass Boxlock Flint Overcoat Pistol by Twigg
Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 262)
Brass Boxlock Flint Overcoat Pistol by Twigg .65 caliber. 5.5" octagon to round barrel. NSN. Gunmetal (brass alloy) construction, steel mountings, hardwood grip. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore flintlock pistol with box lock action and sliding pan locking safety on top of frame. Lightly engraved flat reinforced cock. Reverse of frame lightly engraved with rudimentary trophies of arms and the name TWIGG and obverse of frame engraved in a similar fashion and LONDON. Bottom of barrel with London gunmaker's proofs. A brass tipped wooden ramrod is secured to the left side of the barrel and frame. John Twigg worked in London as a gunmaker circa 1755 to 1790. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore moderately oxidized and discolored. Brass with a medium golden patina, likely cleaned at some point in the last couple of decades. Mechanically functional lock, including safety system. Wood with some wear and some added finish.
Pair of Brass Cannon Barreled Flintlock Snap Bayonet Pistols Marked H Cook
Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 262)
Pair of Brass Cannon Barreled Flintlock Snap Bayonet Pistols Marked H Cook Nominally .50 caliber, .85 at muzzle. 6" octagon to round wedge retained barrels with baluster turned transitions. NSN. Brass barrels, steel lock, brass furniture, hardwood stock. Single shot flintlock smooth bore cannon muzzle pistols with spring deployed bayonet. 3.85" flat, stepped and bolted flint locks lightly engraved and somewhat crudely marked H COOK. Locks remains in original flint with flat bottom and fenced iron pans with roller frizzens. Plain swan neck cocks. The interiors of the locks and tops of the bayonet locking lugs show the matching assembly numbers 19 on one gun and 27 on the other. Barrels with no visible proofs and showing depressed maker's marks of a {Crown} and a {Fleur-de-Lis}. Breeches with what appear to be Irish Registration numbers, DC-168 and DC-171, indicating registration in Dublin City during the 1843 Registration Act. Pistols are equipped with a 5" snap bayonets with a 3.75" triangular blades, with the releases mounted on the breech plug tangs. Pistols include brass tipped wood ramrods. In the absence of English proof marks and considering the somewhat crude construction when compared to similar guns from Birmingham or London, it seems likely these are of Irish origin, or possibly French due to the barrel markings, but the Cook name seems unlikely in that case. A neat pair of Irish registered snap bayonet flint pistols that display nicely. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bores heavily oxidized and discolored. Barrels with a pleasing golden patina. Markings mostly legible. "H COOK" crudely stamped, possibly one letter at time. Locks and barrels remain in original flint. One pistol needs mechanical attention to function correctly, neither pistol has a correctly functioning safety. Snap bayonets essentially functional, however one does not lock in place correctly and the other does not unlock as it should without manipulating the locking spring. Wood with some wear and showing a lower level of wood to metal fit that would be expected from most English guns of the period. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Flintlock Brass Cannon Barrel Snap Bayonet Pistol Marked Twigg Nominally .50 caliber, .85 at muzzle. 8.25" octagon to round wedge retained barrel with baluster turned transition. NSN. Brass barrel, steel lock, brass furniture, hardwood stock. Single shot flintlock smooth bore cannon muzzle pistol with spring deployed bayonet. 3.75" flat, stepped and bolted flint lock marked TWIGG. Lock remains in original flint with a rounded and fenced waterproof iron pan with roller frizzen. Swan neck cock lightly engraved. Barrel with post-1813 Birmingham commercial proof marks and an indistinct tombstone shaped maker's mark. Top of barrel marked --LONDON--. Equipped with a 7" snap bayonet with a 5.5" triangular blade, with the release mounted on the breech plug tang. Includes an old horn tipped wooden ramrod that is too short to be functional, and is likely an old replacement. As the famous John Twigg of London died in 1790, this gun was likely made in the 1830s or 1840s by Edward Twigg of Birmingham, thus explaining the post-1813 Birmingham proof marks. It was not uncommon for Birmingham makers to mark their guns "London" to imply a higher level of quality and many makers often traded on the fact they shared a surname with more famous gunmaker. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore moderately oxidized and discolored. Brass with an attractive golden patina, showing some discoloration suggesting it was polished long ago. Markings legible, with the exception of the maker's mark which was likely intended to be illegible. Mechanically functional, including the lock, bolted safety and snap bayonet. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars, showing some minor fitting issues at the tail of the lock and the tang. Also with a couple of minor surface cracks between the cock and the tang.
Pair of French Style Flintlock Muff Pistols
Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 262)
Pair of French Style Flintlock Muff Pistols .50 caliber. 3.25" octagon to round barrels with baluster turned transitions. NSN. Bright finish, steel mountings, silver wire inlay, European hardwood stocks. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore flintlock pocket pistols. 3" convex pointed locks are in original flint and are unmarked. Locks with fenced and bridled rounded iron pans and rounded swan neck cocks. Steel butt caps engraved with rudimentarily engraved facial motifs in the form of the "grotesque mask". Aprons inlaid with silver wire and with a silver wire border around the butt caps. Both pistols include button head steel ramrods. No markings, but stylistically likely first quarter of the 19th century and of French origin. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores moderately oxidized with some surface rust. Steel lightly cleaned with speckled oxidation and discoloration. Locks mechanically functional. Silver wire essentially intact. Wood with some light wear and handling marks.
Pair of Brass Barrel Flintlock Canadian Militia Style Pistols by W. Ketland & Co.
Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 262)
Pair of Brass Barrel Flintlock Canadian Militia Style Pistols by W. Ketland & Co. .63 caliber. 7.875" pinned brass barrels. NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, hardwood stocks. Single shot smootbore flintlock pistols. 4.5" flat locks in original flint and marked under the pans W./KETLAND/&Co. Locks with rounded and fenced, unbridled steel pans and flat faceted swan neck cocks. Locks and cocks with simple boarder line engraving. Breeches with post-1813 Birmingham proof marks and nocksforms marked LONDON. Flat New Land style sideplates, rudimentary brass butt caps, simple trade grade triggerguards, two ramrod pipes secure wooden ramrods with steel wipers at the ends, one with a brass disc tip. The overall form is very similar to the inexpensive Canadian Militia Pistols contracted for by the Board of Ordnance circa 1810-1815, with the exception of these having brass barrels. While very similar they are not an identical pair but more likely a mated pair. These pistols would have been equally at home in the pommel holsters of a militia cavalryman, an officer of lesser means or being used as items of trade. William Ketland established himself in the Birmingham gun trade in 1802 and worked as W. Ketland & Co circa 1808 to 1831. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bores moderately oxidized and discolored. Brass with a dark mustard patina, steel with a mottled and oxidized gray appearance. Markings remain legible. Mechanically functional locks, although the combs of both cocks are broken off leaving minimal rotational support for the top jaws. One frizzen spring is likely a period of use replacement. Wood with moderate wear, including bumps, dings and scuffs. One stock has a small area of filler forward of the triggerguard, below the front edge of the lock.
Pair of British Flintlock Pistols with Belt Hooks by Hampton
Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 262)
Pair of British Flintlock Pistols with Belt Hooks by Hampton .65 caliber. 7.125" barrel length. SN: NSN. Buffed finish in the white with brass triggerguard and furnishings set in pinned walnut stock with round pommel. Pair of single shot flintlock pistols featuring octagonal barrels with waterproof pan and roller frizzen springs. Light wheat chaff engraving to the cocks with sunbursts behind pans and single line border engraving. Items further feature pineapple finials and floral engraving on the triggerguards. Lockplates are signed HAMPTON/& SON, and both barrels exhibit Birmingham proof marks to the left barrel flats. Belt hooks retained by screws on the counterpane of each pistol, and both pistols come with wood ramrods mounting horn heads.
Likely manufactured by gunmaker Thomas Hampton, who was active in Birmingham from 1807 until his death in 1824. Hampton manufactured an assortment of arms including martial and hunting weapons. In particular he advertised himself as, "manufacturer of arms to His Majesty's Honourable Board of Ordnance, and of all kinds of fine fowling pieces, guns & pistols for exportation." Known examples of Hampton's work can range from exceptionally ornate to the far more modest and utilitarian pair on offer with this lot. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores are very dark with oxidation and patina throughout. Metal finishes show brown patina on the edges with some light pitting on the cock jaws and around touch hole. Stocks exhibit cracking to the forend surrounding the ramrod cutouts, along with dents and scattered mars overall. Both pistols show signs of polishing and refinishing of both the wood and metal. One pistol shows a large split on the right wrist behind the lockplate that has been polished down. Same pistol has a detached cock and is missing the hammer screw, and shows a shattered forward edge to the tumbler nut. Action of complete pistol is functional.
Pair of Unmarked Continental Brass Cannon Barrel Flintlock Muff Pistols
Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 262)
Pair of Unmarked Continental Brass Cannon Barrel Flintlock Muff Pistols .45 caliber. 3.75" three stage octagon to round barrels with cannon muzzles. NSN. Brass barrels and furniture, steel locks, hardwood stocks. Single shot smoothbore muzzleloading flintlock pistols. Guns are unmarked. Convex locks remain in original flint, with rounded, fenced and bridled iron pans and rounded swan neck cocks. Frizzens with curled toes. Brass triggerguards with rudimentary urn finials and flat brass butt caps. The styling and shape of the grip with extended curve ending in a flat butt suggests French origin, likely first quarter of the 19th century. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores moderately oxidized and showing some pitting on their breechfaces on the interior. Brass with an attractive mustard patina. Locks with a steel gray appearance, one mechanically functional and one not, having a broken sear arm that shows evidence of an old welded repair. Wood with moderate wear, some chipped wood loss around the lock mortises and one showing a crack at the forward lock screw. Otherwise wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Rare Published Late 18th Century New England Brass Barreled Flintlock Rifle, ex-Flayderman
Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 262)
Rare Published Late 18th Century New England Brass Barreled Flintlock Rifle, ex-Flayderman .50 caliber. 35" heavy brass pinned octagonal barrel. NSN. Brass barrel and furniture, full-length cherry stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading brass barreled rifle. Reconverted flint lock marked Ketland/& Co in two script lines under the pan. The gun is otherwise unmarked. Heavy brass barrel measures nominally 1.11" across the flats at the muzzle and 1.22" at the breech. Equipped with a fixed dovetailed notch rear sight and a dovetailed brass blade front sight. Full-length stock with a graceful semi-Roman nosed drop and a deeply fluted rail at the wrist. The style of the stock and butt suggest the Worcester-Sutton area of Massachusetts. Buttplate with pronounced swell at the upper rear and with a multi-step tang. Small simple triggerguard with graceful lines and a simple three leaf finial. Simple and somewhat crude flat rudimentary S-shaped two-screw side plate. Rifle has three brass ramrod thimbles and an entry pipe but no rod is present.
According to the Flayderman Catalog #111 (Item #1705) gun is featured in Merrill Lindsay's book The New England Gun For the First Two Hundred Years, with discussion on pages 119 and 120 as item #11. However, while #11 on pages 117 and 120 do discuss a brass rifle with a T. Ketland & Co. marked lock, it also mentions a silver escutcheon plate and silver inlay at the breech. Since the balance of the description is correct (barrel length, width, caliber, etc) I think this was merely an editing or layout error, as other silver inlaid guns are described in the same section. Lindsay dates the gun to circa 1780. The gun is attributed to the Flayderman Collection in the book. A copy of the Flayderman catalog and Merrill Lindsay's book are included with the rifle. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore very good, moderately oxidized with deep rifling. Brass barrel cleaned long ago and toning to a medium golden color with scattered ding and impact marks, as well as scattered patches of oxidation and discoloration. Lock lightly pitted, reconverted to flint and not currently functional. The replacement mainspring is slightly too short to correctly rest on the tumbler when the hammer is lowered, so after it is correctly reinstalled, it slips off the tumbler when the hammer is lowered. This would be a simple fix for a competent restoration gunsmith. Buttplate with a rich, untouched ocher patina. Stock with moderate wear, with a nominally .325" wide by 15" long replaced piece of wood at the upper edge of the forend on the reverse and a similar 3" repair on the obverse at the muzzle. A diagonal repair about 6" long emanating from the front of the lock up towards the barrel juncture is present too, as well as a small crack at the rear lock screw on the reverse. Otherwise the stock is mostly untouched and uncleaned with a rich patina and numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars.
A 19th Century Miquelet Fowler
Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 262)
A 19th Century Miquelet Fowler About .69 caliber. 30.5" two stage octagonal to round barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Carved walnut stock has checkered sections to straight grip and forearm. Miquelet flintlock action with a brass post front sight, double sling swivels, single brass barrel band, and a button head cleaning rod. Lockplate is marked BONA.NASTR and has some simple floral scroll work. Barrel appears to have an illegible maker's mark in front of breech. Most likely Spanish. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is dark. Finish has a mottled brown appearance overall. Wood stock has scratches, mars, and losses scattered overall. There are also several hairline cracks around wrist and wormholes to checkered portion of grip. Brass fittings have mottled discoloration. Action is functional.
French Model 1842 Dragoon Rifle Musket
Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 262)
French Model 1842 Dragoon Rifle Musket .708 caliber. 33.5" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle with 1,000-yard military ladder rear sight, brass blade front sight, sling swivels and heavy cupped ramrod. Back action percussion lock marked Mre Rle/de Tulle in two script lines, breech plug tang marked Mle 1842, right of breech dated 1845, left of breech with French arsenal acceptance marks. French storekeeper's mark in obverse buttstock intentionally sanded off, box wood plug in place. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Very good. Bore mostly bright with moderate oxidation and strong rifling. Metal with a mottled and oxidized gray patina. Mechanically functional lock. Stock sanded with storekeeper's roundel removed. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Ornate 19th Century German Silver Decorated Heavy Barrel Flintlock Rifle Signed "S.S."
Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 262)
Ornate 19th Century German Silver Decorated Heavy Barrel Flintlock Rifle Signed "S.S." .44 caliber. 38.5" heavy octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Walnut full stock with straight grip and carved cheek rest. Flintlock rifle with adjustable notch rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Item features double set triggers, a capbox to right side, and striped wood ramrod with German brass tip. Stock is profusely inlaid with 64 German silver escutcheons in various shapes such as hearts, teardrops, florals, a rococo style grip plate, turkeys, and an American eagle containing a portrait vignette of a bearded gentleman on cheek rest. Comb, buttplate, triggerguard, forend cap, thimbles, and capbox are all German silver as well. Lock is unsigned and features simple floral scrollwork. Barrel is signed S.S. behind rear sight, and there is a rectangular dashed line box in front of rear sight. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Finish has a brown/plum appearance, with scattered sprinkled of pitting overall. Stock shows some scattered light scratches, hairline cracking runs entire length of forearm on both sides (in between escutcheons). Stock also appears to be spliced behind ramrod socket, possibly a repair. Wrist appears to have been broken and repaired at some point. Lock most likely buffed or refinished at some point. Action will need work, hammer does not hold in cocked position.
Fullstock Early Percussion-era Kentucky Rifle by Jacob Stoudenour (Bedford County PA, 1795-1863)
Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 262)
Fullstock Early Percussion-era Kentucky Rifle by Jacob Stoudenour (Bedford County PA, 1795-1863) About .41 caliber. 44" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curled maple Bedford County style stock has a straight grip with low comb, carved cheekpiece, and full length forearm. Percussion rifle with notch and blade sights. Item features double set triggers, patchbox to right side, and a high forward curving "rat tail" spur hammer typical of the Bedford County School. Stock is carved with raised rococo style C-scroll on left side of butt, raised wave carving in front of cheekpiece, along with incised lines along forearm that end in scroll tendrils and feathered panel carvings on both sides. Brass patchbox is pierced five times, has eight screws, a Q-finial, and scrollwork engravings with simple crosshatching overall. Item features several silver escutcheons including a blank circular vignette to wrist with simple crosshatching and border, two tear drops with simple stars and border to sides of wrist, and an eye shaped escutcheon engraved with an eagle clutching arrows to cheekpiece. Barrel is unmarked, but hand forged lock appears to be marked with a partially obscured J.S. in script, similar to other Stoudenour rifles documented in Hetrick's The Bedford County Rifle and Its Makers. Brass fittings include faceted buttplate, thimbles, triggerguard, and a rounded forend. Includes wood ramrod, possibly added later.
Jacob Stoudenour (1795-1863), is known as one of the finest and most prolific gunmakers to have worked in Bedford County PA. His rifles seem to be the most encountered out of the Bedford school, and he is said to have made many flintlock rifles early in his career (40 to 50). A lot of Stoudenour's rifles have been seen with percussion conversions, suggesting that he also may have employed a number of apprentices, according to Hetrick. One of those apprentices was William Moore.
Stoudenour, is believed to have been trained by Peter White (1778 - 1835), who is considered by Hetrick to be "the dean" of all Bedford County gunmaking, considering his stylistic influence is shown on most rifles from other later Bedford school makers. Tax records show that White's father's name was Andrew, and that he was from Emmitsburg, MD. There is little known about White's life prior to appearing on tax records in 1807. However, it is theorized that he was trained by John Armstrong of the Emmitsburg School, and that one of White's earliest rifles is signed "P.W." and dated to 1794. That same rifle was made for Johannes Snowberger, of the Snow Hill Cloister, based in what is now Franklin County (17 miles from Emmitsburg). Because of this, experts assume that he began his career as a Maryland gunsmith before becoming a Pennsylvania gunsmith. White then shows up again in 1812 after listing an advertisement in Bedford's THE TRUE AMERICAN, desirously seeking a "bright young man as apprentice to learn the gunsmith trade". This young man is believed to have been Jacob Stoudenour, who was from Colerain Township where White was also located. Stoudenour, was also about the age of 17 at the time, which was a likely age for an apprentice. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore is dark. Finish has an attractive mottled brown/plum appearance overall, with scattered pitting and scratches. Wood stock is in good condition, with a hairline crack extending between wrist escutcheons, and some hairline cracks and in front of lock. Patchbox cover has some light denting and gapping. Tear drop escutcheon on left side is slightly bent upward, possibly from catching on cloth at some point. Action will need work, hammer does not hold in half or full cock position.
Attractive German Silver Mounted Full Stock Percussion Altered Kentucky Rifle Signed "Armstrong"
Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 262)
Attractive German Silver Mounted Full Stock Percussion Altered Kentucky Rifle Signed "Armstrong" About .52 caliber. 36" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curled maple stock has a straight grip and carved cheekpiece to left side. Percussion rifle most likely converted from flintlock at some point, with notch rear sight and silver post front sight. Item features double set triggers, patchbox to left side, and a rifled barrel. Stock has 14 German silver escutcheons deeply engraved with scrollwork to both sides including six to forearm (three on both sides), four more elaborate escutcheons to left side of butt, one on top of wrist, one on right side of butt, one on comb, an engraved eagle to cheekpiece, and an engraved grip plate to bottom of forearm. Patchbox is very elaborate with 13 pierced sections and deep attractive scrollwork engravings. Brass fittings included faceted buttplate, thimbles, and triggerguard, as well as a wave pattern engraved toe plate with 5 screws, and a cheekpiece plate that appears to be very lightly engraved with a name in script (possibly Dxxxx S. William). Barrel is engraved with a name that appears to be Armstrong, preceded by two illegible initials that appear to be A.H. most likely of gunmaker Aaron H. Armstrong from Mercer County. Lock has illegible manufacturer markings and simple game scene engravings, possibly a commercial English lock and likely a replacement. Includes half of a more recent wood ramrod.
Aaron H. Armstrong was a Western Pennsylvania gunsmith who is believed to have worked in Beaver County c.1841-46, and is listed in the 1850 Mercer County census working as a gunsmith.
It is possible that this rifle was assembled from several rifles/parts at some point during the early percussion period or after. It has several style characteristics that are similar to "Golden Age" Kentucky rifles sold online, as well as schools of gunmakers detailed in Kindig's Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle. During examination, it was noted that this rifle has forearm escutcheons that are similar to an Allen Armstrong rifle sold in 2011. However, the "National Road" patchbox style and silver escutcheons on the butt are also very similar to rifles shown in Kindig's Thoughts (T. Allison, G. Kettering, and an unknown maker, p.532-538). The National Road patchbox was also a characteristic used by gunmakers of the Pittsburgh and Mercer/Beaver County Schools. These three gunmakers all used the same style of elaborate, heavily pierced and engraved patchboxes. They also carved their stocks with beautiful raised scrollwork very similar to the silver escutcheon shapes used on this rifle. The barrel plain script signature "Armstrong" appears very similar to how John Armstrong signed his barrels, but without the brass plate inlet. In addition to Armstrong, this rifle also shares similarities with gunmakers Andrew Kopp and Nathaniel Row of the Emmitsburg School. Kopp was an older contemporary of John Armstrong and is believed to have influenced his work. According to Kinding, Kopp was most likely trained trained by George Eister of York County. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Jacob Snider Fullstock Pennsylvania Rifle with Golcher Lock
Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 262)
Jacob Snider Fullstock Pennsylvania Rifle with Golcher Lock .41" caliber. 41.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish with brass triggerguard and brass buttplate, as well as German silver stock fittings and embellishments to curly Maple stock. Single-shot percussion fullstock rifle with fixed rear notch and German Silver front blade sights. Lockplate is signed JOSH GOLCHER in Serif text within double line border engraving with floral scrollwork to forward and rear ends of lockplate. Escutcheon to wrist engraved with the initials J.G.B. with teardrop shaped German Silver embellishments to both sides of the wrist, eight S-shaped plates the barrel with the counterpane and lockplate buttressed by crescent shaped decorative plates tacked in place. Barrel is engraved with the J{star}S initials of Jacob Snider, who primarily used commercially made locks and was noted for the extensive embellishment applied to his creations. Cheek rest to left stock mounts a punch-dot and engraved escutcheon depicting the {Bald Eagle clutching arrows and shield} in primitive style above triple plates, and an arrow shaped plate along the left edge of the toe. All features mentioned are common to pieces produced by Jacob Snider. Brass serpentine is lightly engraved sigmoid with similar motif to brass patchbox. Replaced ramrod.
Jacob Snider was the brother of gunsmith Tobias Snider, and a known Bedford County, Pennsylvania gunsmith active between 1842 and 1875. Born on October 6, 1821, Jacob Snider entered into an apprenticeship with gunsmith George Fay in 1842, following his elder brother Tobias into the trade. Jacob and Tobias continued in the gun trade in Bedford until 1860, when Jacob moved to Colorado to make his fortune investing in banks and silver mining in the region of Georgetown, Colorado. These ventures eventually made Jacob a very rich man, with his estimated wealth numbering in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Yet his interests were not without challenges. As was common in the period, Snider's land claims were contested by his neighbor, Bishop, with both men attempting to settle their claims in court. Snider won the case, but the aftermath ended tragically. On May 20, 1875, after a verbal altercation with Bishop that soon involved a crowd, Snider mounted his horse and attempted to flee for home only to be ambushed and murdered by while dismounting. Tobias Snider collected his brother's body, and brought him back to Bedford County, Pennsylvania to be buried with his family. His grave still stands in St. Luke's Cemetery, resting beside his brother. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Dark with strong rifling. Metal finish with flaking varnish over barrel, scattered nicks to edges, and pitting to breech at cone. Hammer and upper lockplate pitted with signature partly obscured. Tarnish to all German Silver and Brass pieces with crisp details. Stock with sanded edges and crack to right forend near lock, and along left forend above stock pins. Forward stock pin missing. Action partly functional with weak lockup and spring.
Half Stock Percussion Fowler by Manton & Co.
Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 262)
Half Stock Percussion Fowler by Manton & Co. About .64 bore diameter. 35" two stage octagonal to round barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish with brass stock fixtures. Walnut stock has checkering to straight grip and forearm, along with a German silver forend cap. Percussion fowler with a brass bead front sight. Markings include MANTON to lockplate along with simple floral scroll. Barrel has maker's mark WR (possibly W.R. Wallis) surrounded by two post-1813 Birmingham proofs including {crown/crossed scepters BPR} and {crown/crossed scepters V} to left of Nock's form. Top of barrel is marked LONDON. Engravings include simple foliate scroll to lock, triggerguard, upper tang, and heel of buttplate. Barrel has two silver or pewter inlays to Nock's form. Included with item is a wood ramrod. This item is likely a Manton & Co. production from around 1847-1878 when the company was under the ownership of W.R. Wallis. According to Experts on Guns & Shooting by G.T. Teasedale-Buckell, Joseph Manton sent his son Frederick to Calcutta around 1820 to establish a branch of Joseph Manton guns in India. The branch became known as Manton & Sons and opened in 1825 (Not to be confused with Manton & Sons of London owned by Joseph's brother John Manton). Known for producing high quality sport guns and dueling pistols, Joseph Manton went bankrupt around 1826 and was sent to debt jail in 1829. Manton & Sons was then managed by his sons Frederick, John Augustus (also went to debt jail around 1836), and Edward until about 1846 or 1847 when the business was bought by W.R. Wallis. Without Joseph Manton closely involved, production quality diminished and the name was later changed to Manton & Co. at some point during the end of the Manton's ownership and start of Wallis' ownership. Wallis ran the business until he retired from India around 1878 and handed the company down to his descendants. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bore is dark. Finish has thinned areas scattered to barrel, with darkened appearance due to pitting and patination. Wood stock is in good condition with some scattered scratches and mars overall. Wood to metal fit has very slight gapping to some components, stock possibly refurbished at some point. Action is functional.
Tack Decorated Percussion Altered Northwest Chief's Grade Trade Gun by Ketland Fur Trade Period About .52 bore diameter. 32" two stage octagonal to round barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish to barrel and lock, with brass stock fixtures and brass tacks to grip. Walnut stock has cow's hoof style butt and full length forearm. Percussion action appears to have been converted from flintlock at some point, possibly shortened. Barrel is marked with several pre-1813 Birmingham proof marks including two {crown/intertwined GP} marks surrounding a WK mark to left side of barrel. Most Ketland trade gun examples have been seen with "TK" maker's marks for Thomas Ketland, therefore "WK" could possibly be the maker's mark of William Ketland. Top of barrel is marked LONDON followed by a seated fox within circle marking. Sources indicate that the fox within a circle marking was changed to a fox in tombstone following the Northwest-Hudson Bay Co. merger around 1821. Lockplate is obscured by pitting, but appears to be marked KETLAND to center. There is also an engraving of a hog with tusks within a hunting horn to tail of lock. Stock fixtures include several characteristics typically seen on Ketland Chief's guns examples including: three brass tacks to both sides of wrist, brass neoclassical vignette fixture to top of wrist, brass buttplate and sideplate, and brass ramrod guides. Buttplate and sideplate are engraved with simple neoclassical motifs and simple scroll. Includes wood ramrod.
Known as an early English manufacturer and merchant of locks for North American trade guns, the Ketland company was established in Birmingham and is believed to have been active from the last decade of the 18th century up through the 1820's. Seeing opportunity in the newly formed American frontier, Thomas Ketland opened an office in Philadelphia around 1789. The company was run by Thomas Ketland Sr., his brother William (little known information), and his sons John and Thomas Jr. It is believed that Thomas Sr. returned to England after only a few years, but Thomas Jr. continued to operate in Philadelphia until about 1815 when he returned to England following Thomas Sr.'s death. Information was gathered from Vol. 1 of Great Gunmakers for the Early West by James D. Gordon. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Poor to fair. Bore is dark. Finish has darkened overall to barrel, lock, and brass fixtures. Barrel and lock both have heavy pitting and patination overall. Wood stock shows losses near muzzle and around lockplate. Corrosion around touch hole bolster. There are hairline stress cracks around lockplate and wrist, as well as to heel of buttplate. There is a moderate to heavy crack on bottom of stock extending from triggerguard. Action is non-functional, appears hammer is loose and has no spring tension.
A 19th Century Percussion Altered Trade Fusil
Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 262)
A 19th Century Percussion Altered Trade Fusil Fur Trade Period About .68 bore diameter. 44.5" octagonal to round barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish to barrel and lock, with brass stock fixtures. Full walnut stock has cow's hoof style buttstock with slight Roman curve to it. Percussion altered action converted from flintlock at some point, with low profile blade front sight. Stock features brass fixtures around lock screws, cleaning rod guides, and buttplate. Lock features a flat high spur hammer and is marked with a manufacturer name. However, name is obscured due to pitting and wear, only the first character W and last two characters CE are legible. Barrel appears to be marked with simple scroll to octagonal portion in front of breech plug. Barrel also appears to have obscured marks that read ENA or something incomplete/similar on left side of octagonal portion. Included with item is a wood ramrod that does not appear original, possibly contemporary addition with "applied age". This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Poor to fair. Bore is dark. Barrel has two blowouts, one to mid-barrel on left side and another near muzzle on right side. Finish has heavy pitting and oxidation overall. Wood stock is missing several stock nails and has scratching and mars overall. There is a Brass fixtures have dark mottled appearance. Action is functional.
Reconverted Chief's Grade Flintlock Trade Gun
Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 262)
Reconverted Chief's Grade Flintlock Trade Gun Fur Trade Period .45 caliber. 38" pinned round barrel. SN: NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot, reconverted flintlock muzzleloading trade gun. Commercial lock marked with illegible maker's mark and WARRANTED. Barrel with post-1813 Birmingham proofs. Brass furniture includes a lightly engraved open work two-screw side plate, lightly engraved buttplate tang, lightly engraved triggeguard bow with pineapple finials. Forend restored with nose cap and upper pipe replaced. Includes a contemporary steel ramrod. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good as restored. Metal moderately oxidized with a plum brown patina and minute traces of what appears to be old brown. Metal with some pitting, particularly at the breech. Reconverted flint lock functional, bore heavily oxidized, dark, dirty and pitted. Brass with a golden patina. Stock with wear, the forend restored forward of the middle pipe and with numerous bumps, dings and mars.
Reconverted Flintlock Tack Decorated Trade Gun
Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 262)
Reconverted Flintlock Tack Decorated Trade Gun Fur Trade Period .66 caliber. 35.25" pinned round barrel. SN: NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot muzzleloading reconverted flint trade musket. Reconverted English commercial lock is marked WARRANTED below the pan. All external flint parts are replaced. No external proof marks. Brass buttplate, triggerguard, nose cap, and ramrod pipes, as well as two crudely inlet lock screw escutcheons. Gun appears to be a late 19th century trade gun that was decorated with brass tacks in the form of a Native American used gun, but the square shank brass tacks appear to have been added sometime in the last 40 to 50 years rather than being contemporary to the period of use of the gun. Lock may be a replacement as it fits poorly in the mortise and extra wood has been relieved in the mortise to allow the lock to fit flush. Includes a wooden ramrod of more recent vintage. A neat looking gun with the appearance of an "Indian trade gun" without the associated price. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Metal moderately oxidized with some pitting and scattered surface roughness. Reconverted to flint. Lock mechanically functional, bore fair, heavily oxidized and pitted. Stock moderately worn with a repair at the upper rear of the lock mortise, scattered bumps, dings and aura and a couple of smaller grain cracks.
Composite Tack Decorated Flintlock Trade Pistol Marked "H.J. Meunier" Fur Trade Period .70 caliber. 11.5" pinned octagon to round barrel with tapering top flat. SN: NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, hardwood stock. Single shot muzzleloading flintlock pistol. Flat faceted and stepped flint lock is marked H J MEUNIER forward of the replaced rounded swan neck cock. Lock with a faceted bridled and fenced integral iron pan. Interior of lock with maker's mark GDB, that of the Belgian lock maker. Barrel with typical Low Country style blade front sight. Pistol is crudely restocked with crudely installed brass furniture, oversized steel pins securing the barrel and added brass tacks for decoration. H.J. Meunier was a gunsmith working in Liege, Belgium during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century and the barrel and lock definitely have the general appearance of Low Country gun parts from that period. The stocking and furniture is much later than the period of the lock and barrel. The lock has a replaced, incorrect cock and a replaced frizzen and is secured to the stock by two modern machines screws. Despite the replaced parts the lock appears to be in an original flint configuration with the apparently original pan. The crude stocking could be non-professional work from the 19th century or could be more recent than that, although the stock shows some real age and use. The decorative tacks have a rich, uncleaned patina and have square brass shanks. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is poor, dark, dirty, oxidized and pitted. Barrel with a mottled brown and gray patina, moderate oxidation and moderately pitted. Lock essentially functional, but the cock is very loose and ill fitting on the tumbler, the modern hammer screw does not fit appropriately and the entire lock is spongy and feels weak. Brass with a golden patina. Wood with moderate wear, most parts ill fitting and showing little skill in the stocking of the pistol. Wood with numerous scattered bumps, dings, mars and some grain cracks.
Extremely Rare G.V. Brecht St. Louis Air Gun
Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 262)
Extremely Rare G.V. Brecht St. Louis Air Gun Western Expansion .34 caliber. 22" octagon to round barrel. SN: 24. Bright finish, brass furniture, German silver decorations, walnut stock with raised cheek rest and smooth semi-Schnabel forend. Single shot breechloading tip down barrel smoothbore spring piston air rifle. Top barrel flat marked G.V. BRECHT ST. LOUIS 24. Round metal receiver serves as an air reservoir that stores air compressed by the 10" long brass lever under the action that doubles as a triggerguard. A push release on the reverse of the forend allows the barrel to be unlocked and tilted down for loading. The rifle is mounted with an elevation adjustable brass leaf rear sight which is dovetailed into the barrel and there is also a dovetailed brass blade front sight. The gun is decorated with two German silver squirrels on the obverse, a German silver star on the cheek rest and a dog on the reverse forend. Brass oval escutcheons and decorations are also present, along with a decorative sheet brass plate around the breech tang and a brass buttplate.
Gustavus von Brecht (1821-1891) was born on December 20 in the state of Wurttemburg (Germany) and emigrated to the United States in 1848 at the age of 26. He arrived in New Orleans, LA on the Hercules, sailing from Antwerp, on February 21. He was listed on the passenger manifest as machinist and was accompanied by a 6 year old boy named Oscar, who appears to have have been his younger brother. The 1850 Census showed him living in St Charles, MO working as a gunsmith and doing miscellaneous repair services living in the home of 69 year old August Brecht, likely his father who had apparently preceded Gustavus in emigrating. By 1853 Brecht was living in St. Louis and on October 31 of that year he married Maria Valerius.
Over the next three plus decades Brecht would build a successful manufacturing business in St. Louis producing butcher's tools, wagon maker's tools, velocipedes (early bicycles) and apparently at least a few air guns. Brecht received at least couple of patents during his time in business, most notably for an adjustable hub boring machine for wheel hubs. He may have received a patent for a sausage stuffing machine, as examples of his sausage stuffers are known with markings suggesting they were patented by him. His air guns are extremely rare and if the handful of known extant examples are any indication it is unlikely that he produced more than a few dozen. #3 is known and is in the collection of the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West and #5 and #19 were cataloged in private collections by the late DeWitt R Pourie while he was working on his book about St. Louis gunmakers and allied tradesmen.
Further research has not uncovered any other surviving examples, although they may exist. The notes regarding the gun at Cody indicate that production of these was circa 1865-1875. Air guns have a rich history in the St. Louis area due to the fact that Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery traveled with air rifles as part of their equipment in 1803. This is an extremely rare air gun, worthy of the most advanced collection of St. Louis based arms or American air guns. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth bore dirty and partly bright with scattered oxidation and discoloration. Metal with a mottled and oxidized patina of brown over gray on the barrel, with more even brown on the air reservoir. Markings remain clear and crisp. Brass with a rich butterscotch patina. The action opens and locks up as it should and the charging handle operates correctly but the reservoir does not store air, suggesting old seals have failed. Trigger operates but there is no air to discharge. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars with a couple of tight cracks in the forend and some chipped loss around one of the escutcheons.
U.S. Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Transitional Rifle Dated 1816 in Original Flint
Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 262)
U.S. Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Transitional Rifle Dated 1816 in Original Flint Western Expansion .54 caliber. 33" wedge retained octagon to round barrel with under rib. SN: NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut half-stock with raised cheek rest. Single shot muzzleloading flintlock US military rifle. 5.25" flat beveled flint lock in original flint configuration with rounded and fenced iron pan and flat beveled reinforced cock. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} with US in a shield in its breast forward of the cock and in three vertical lines to the rear HARPERS/FERRY/1816. Barrel with raised US and {Eagle Head}/P proofs in sunken ovals on the left angled breech flat. A deeply struck V/JS script cartouche is present on the counterpane, the mark of Harpers Ferry's longest serving superintendent James Stubblefield. The tail of the counterpane is stamped with a clear V/AT, an unknown Harper's Ferry inspector whose mark appears on guns circa 1815-1830. Butt with two-piece brass patchbox in obverse with release in top of buttplate. Fixed notch rear sight, dovetailed brass blade front sight. Not equipped with sling swivels or to accept a bayonet. Retains an original, full-length trumpet head ramrod with good threads at the end.
The original Model 1803 Rifle was produced at Harpers Ferry from 1804-1807 with a 33" barrel and a total production of 4,013. In 1814 production was resumed and a new 36" barrel length was adopted, although it did not become standard until the supplies of the shorter barrels were used up. This gun is a wonderful example of one of those transitional guns using an earlier 33" barrel. Between 1814 and 1820 an additional 15,707 rifles were produced, the majority with the new 36" barrel, including 4 sample rifles produced in 1813 for the use of Springfield Arsenal as patterns. A total of 2,052 M1803 Rifles were produced in 1816, and it was during 1816 that the new barrel length finally became standard with the older barrels being used up between 1814 and mid-1816.
The Model 1803 Rifle was unique in that it was the first official US military rifle to be produced at a National Armory and not a rifle acquired from contractors outside the US arsenal system. These rifles saw substantial use during the first half of the 19th century with many having a second life as percussion altered arms. Finding an original flint US Model 1803 Rifle with a strongly rifled bore is rare indeed these days and this is a very nice example worthy of being added to any advanced collection of early American martial arms. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Bore very good with strong rifling consisting of 7 narrow grooves. Bore with a moderate amount of scattered oxidation and some scattered pitting. Metal with a mottled, moderately oxidized gray patina. Moller notes that all Type II 1803 Rifles were finished in the bright. Breech with some light pitting and touchhole shows moderate erosion but remains completely unmolested, as verified by endoscopic examination. Markings remain relatively clear in the metal and in the wood. Mechanically functional lock remains in original flint and is quite crisp. Stock very good to fine and fairly crisp with good lines and edges. Wood shows no indications of sanding, but does show some lightly added oil, otherwise with scattered bumps, dings and mars. A really lovely and correct example.
Dimick St. Louis Marked Percussion Cape Gun
Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 262)
Dimick St. Louis Marked Percussion Cape Gun Western Expansion .45 caliber & 10 gauge. 35.5" wedge-retained barrels. NSN. Browned finish, iron furniture, walnut stock with raised cheek piece. Muzzleloading double barrel percussion combination rifle shotgun. Percussion locks marked in two lines DIMICK & CO/ST. LOUIS and equipped with adjustable double set triggers. Long wasp waisted two-screw iron tang, iron double finger spur triggerguard, crescent iron buttplate, iron forend cap. Fixed semi-buckhorn rear sight 4.75" from breech with the original dovetail cut 9" from breech now filled. Dovetailed German silver front sight blade. Includes a wooden ramrod secured by two iron pipes. Acquired from Norm Flayderman as item #1432 in Catalog #116, a copy of the catalog is included with the gun.
Horace E. Dimick (1809-1874) was probably the most prolific of the famed St. Louis makers of Plains Rifles. A direct competitor with the famous Hawken shop, Dimick produced his variation of their famous plains rifle, as well as smaller caliber sporting and hunting rifles, target rifles and even delivered roughly 1,000 rifles that were used to arm Birge's Western Sharpshooters (14th Missouri Volunteer Infantry) which was later redesignated as the 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Those Dimick rifles did yeoman's service during the first 12-18 months of the Civil War in the Western Theater, in particular at battles like Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Dimick also imported large numbers of guns from England and Belgium and offered these guns with his retailer mark on them along with American produced guns like Metropolitan Navy percussion revolvers and derringer style pistols. Next to the Hawkens, Dimick is probably the most famous and collectible of the St. Louis Gun makers. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Both bores about good, moderately oxidized with the rifled bore retaining good rifling with scattered pitting and the shotgun bore remaining mostly smooth. Metal with some old brown finish mixed with a moderately oxidized brown patina. Cleaning and marks on top of the breech suggest either the removal of some pitting or some minor repair to the barrel rib in that area. Lock markings remain legible, but somewhat weak. Locks mechanically functional, left hammer with an added copper or brass washer. Left wedge escutcheon an old copper replacement, the original German silver escutcheon is in place on the opposite side. Wood with moderate wear, a tiny chip missing at the toe and a small piece missing below the hammer from the left lock mortise, otherwise with scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use.
St. Louis Half-Stock Heavy Barreled Plains Rifle by Frederick Hellinghaus
Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 262)
St. Louis Half-Stock Heavy Barreled Plains Rifle by Frederick Hellinghaus Western Expansion .54 caliber. 33.75" single key heavy octagonal barrel with break off breech. NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, pewter forend cap, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading heavy barreled rifle with muzzle turned for bullet starter, measuring 1.25" across the flats at the muzzle. Back action percussion lock weakly marked F HELLINGHAUS as is top barrel flat. A very weak ST LOUIS is also present on the barrel. A long double screw tang, typical of St. Louis plains rifles, projects from the rear of the break off breech. Rifle is equipped with a double finger spur brass triggerguard, adjustable double set triggers, elevation adjustable leaf rear sight and dovetailed front sight blade. A brass tipped wooden ramrod is secured in two plain ramrod thimbles.
Frederick Hellinghaus (1811-1862) was born in Germany and emigrated to the United States circa 1830, initially working as an apprentice gunmaker in Philadelphia for about six years and finally opening his own shop in New York City in 1837. Circa 1840 he relocated to St. Louis and in 1842 became a Naturalized Citizen. Hellinghaus worked in St. Louis for about seven years before he enlisted in Company C of Rall's 3rd Missouri Mounted Infantry to fight in the Mexican-American War in 1847. After the war, Hellinghaus moved to California and in 1858 relocated to Dalles in Oregon Territory. He died there in 1862.
Hellinghaus competed directly with the Hawken Brothers, Beauvais and Albright during the heyday of percussion plains rifle production in the 1840s and despite his roughly seven years in business in St. Louis, his guns from that period are not commonly encountered on the market today. He is probably best known for making a percussion double barreled gun attributed to being owned by Kit Carson, which is crudely engraved with the Hellinghaus name and with the "Dalles OT" (Oregon Territory) location on the barrel rib. That gun is in the collection of the Museum of the Fur Trade. This gun was acquired by the consignor from Norm Flayderman & Co and was listed in Catalog #117 as item #1676. A copy of the catalog is included. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore moderately oxidized with some pitting and strong rifling. Barrel with much of an old applied brown finish, showing some scattered areas of minor oxidation and some light pitting. Markings weak in metal due to the old refinish. Lock needs attention to function correctly, as the hammer will not hold at full cock. Nipple replaced, clean out screw in bolster replaced. Stock with moderate wear, a nominally 11" long and .35" wide piece of wood extending from the breech to the stock tip has been replaced along the upper edge of the forearm. A 3" diagonal piece of wood is replaced just forward of the lock and the toe of the stock is repaired. A couple of surface cracks are filled on both sides of the butt. Otherwise, wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
J&S Hawken Percussion Sporting Rifle
Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 262)
J&S Hawken Percussion Sporting Rifle Western Expansion .43 caliber. 31" single-keyed octagonal barrel. NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, pewter nose cap, German silver wedge escutcheons, walnut half-stock with raised cheek rest. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Both lock and barrel are marked J&S HAWKEN, although the barrel marking is weak. Lock marked J&S Hawken guns are extremely rare. Single screw percussion lock is unadorned and equipped with double-set triggers. Rifle of typical Hawken sporting form circa 1840s, with long, double screw iron tang, single keyed half-stock with pewter nose cap, double finger rest brass triggerguard, brass butt plate and plain brass toe plate. Barrel mounted with a dovetailed buckhorn fixed rear sight that has been moved at least once and a secondary dovetail notch is present on the barrel, now filled with pewter. A dovetailed German silver front sight blade is in place on the barrel. Medium weight barrel measures .95" across the flats. Two added ramrod thimbles are present on the lower lug of the barrel, with the gun appearing to originally have had only one pipe. Includes a wooden ramrod that is a more modern replacement. This rifle was previously part of the noted collection of St. Louis rifles of DeWitt R Pourie, as his item #P-536 and includes his 10-30-72 dated collection note card on the rifle. Pourie was the co-author of Gateway Gunsmiths - A Survey of St. Louis, MO Gunmakers, Gunsmiths, Gun Dealers and Patentees 1764-1940 with Victor Paul.
No name is more synonymous with the rifles of the great plains and pre-Civil War western expansion than that of Hawken. Jacob Hawken moved to St. Louis from Hagerstown Maryland in 1818 and was followed by his younger brother Samuel in 1822. Jacob had learned the trade of gun making from his father Christian and also spent time working at the US Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Initially the Hawken brothers appear to have focused more on traditional gunsmithing and repairs in St. Louis than firearms manufacturing. The earliest guns they produced would have certainly been flintlocks with percussion guns not becoming typical until the early 1830s. Early St. Louis Hawken-marked percussion rifles were brass mounted full-stock guns that followed the general form of the Pennsylvania style rifles they would have produced in Hagerstown.
Subsequently, the brothers introduced the prototypical "Plains Rifle", also referred to at times as the "Rocky Mountain" rifle. These were typically very sturdy iron mounted large bore percussion rifles with double-set triggers that ranged from .52 to .60 caliber. They utilized heavy octagonal barrels that were typically 30" to 40" in length, normally measured at least 1.125" across the barrel flats, were usually rifled with seven grooves and were typically retained by two iron keys. The guns regularly utilized commercial locks marked by their makers or retailers. Fixed sights of the buckhorn rear and Rocky Mountain blade front were typical as well. These rifles were so perfectly adapted to the life of the mid-19th century plains hunter and mountain man that their popularity inspired a number of local gunmakers to offer guns of the same general pattern. Variations of the Hawken theme were produced by such famous St. Louis makers as Albright, Beauvais, Dimick and Gemmer. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore fair to good, with visible rifling and heavy oxidation with moderate pitting. Barrel with some traces of old brown mixed with surface oxidation and discoloration, showing some moderate pitting in the breech and bolster area, and some lightly scattered pitting here and there. Tang with a filled hole, possibly where a screw post tang sight was located at some point in time. Lock with moderate oxidation on its exterior surface remains partially functional but will not hold at the full cock position when installed in the gun. The lock does hold when removed, suggesting an issue with shrinkage of the wood in the mortise or with the double set trigger system. Brass furniture with a deep, dark greenish black patina that is uncleaned. German silver deeply tarnished. Wood with some moderate wear and traces of finish, showing a small, tight crack in the counterpane. Otherwise the stock shows scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use.
S. Hawken Heavy Sporting Rifle
Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 262)
S. Hawken Heavy Sporting Rifle Western Expansion .48 caliber. 32.5" double-keyed octagonal barrel. NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, pewter nose cap, German silver wedge escutcheons, maple half-stock with raised cheek rest. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Barrel marked S. HAWKEN ST. LOUIS. Externally unmarked, single screw percussion lock is unadorned and equipped with double-set triggers, marked T GIBBONS on the interior. Rifle of typical Hawken sporting form circa 1849 with long, double screw iron tang, double keyed half-stock with pewter nose cap, double finger rest brass triggerguard, brass butt plate and plain brass toe plate. Barrel mounted with a dovetailed buckhorn fixed rear sight that is likely an old replacement and a dovetailed German silver front sight blade. Heavy barrel measures 1.11" across the flats. Includes a wooden ramrod that is a more modern replacement. This rifle was previously part of the noted collection of St. Louis rifles of DeWitt R Pourie, as his item #O-1164 and includes his 6-18-68 dated collection note card on the rifle. Pourie was the co-author of Gateway Gunsmiths - A Survey of St. Louis, MO Gunmakers, Gunsmiths, Gun Dealers and Patentees 1764-1940 with Victor Paul.
No name is more synonymous with the rifles of the great plains and pre-Civil War western expansion than that of Hawken. Jacob Hawken moved to St. Louis from Hagerstown Maryland in 1818 and was followed by his younger brother Samuel in 1822. Jacob had learned the trade of gun making from his father Christian and also spent time working at the US Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Initially the Hawken brothers appear to have focused more on traditional gunsmithing and repairs in St. Louis than firearms manufacturing. The earliest guns they produced would have certainly been flintlocks with percussion guns not becoming typical until the early 1830s. Early St. Louis Hawken-marked percussion rifles were brass mounted full-stock guns that followed the general form of the Pennsylvania style rifles they would have produced in Hagerstown.
Subsequently, the brothers introduced the prototypical "Plains Rifle", also referred to at times as the "Rocky Mountain" rifle. These were typically very sturdy iron mounted large bore percussion rifles with double-set triggers that ranged from .52 to .60 caliber. They utilized heavy octagonal barrels that were typically 30" to 40" in length, normally measured at least 1.125" across the barrel flats, were usually rifled with seven grooves and were typically retained by two iron keys. The guns regularly utilized commercial locks marked by their makers or retailers. Fixed sights of the buckhorn rear and Rocky Mountain blade front were typical as well. These rifles were so perfectly adapted to the life of the mid-19th century plains hunter and mountain man that their popularity inspired a number of local gunmakers to offer guns of the same general pattern. Variations of the Hawken theme were produced by such famous St. Louis makers as Albright, Beauvais, Dimick and Gemmer. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to near very good. Bore good, with strong rifling and moderate oxidation with some pitting. Barrel with some traces of old brown mixed with surface oxidation and discoloration, showing some light to moderate pitting in the breech and bolster area, and some lightly scattered pitting here and there. Tang with some vise marks. Lock with more moderate pitting on exterior surface remains mechanically functional. Brass furniture with a medium golden patina. Wood with some moderate wear and traces of finish, showing a repaired crack in the counterpane, a small piece of replaced wood on the opposite side of the tang and some minor loss along the front edge of the lock. Otherwise the stock shows scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use.
H.E. Dimick & Co Marked Derringer Style Pistol
Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 262)
H.E. Dimick & Co Marked Derringer Style Pistol Western Expansion .45 caliber. 2.5" octagonal wedge retained barrel. NSN. Browned finish, German silver mountings, checkered walnut bird's head grip. Single shot percussion ignition derringer pocket pistol. Top of barrel marked in small letters with a correct style gang stamp H.E. DIMICK & Co. Back action lock unmarked, with simple flowing foliate engraving, hammer neck with foliate engraving as well. Hammer retained with spanner nut, somewhat uncommon on derringers of the era, other than those made by Constable in Philadelphia. Dimick was both a maker and retailer, so often his retailer mark was applied to guns that he did not produce. Breech with German silver bands and lightly engraved with feathery motifs. Breech plug tang engraved ensuite. German silver triggerguard, stock flat escutcheon and butt insert are all engraved as well. The shield shaped thumb plate has a border line engraved but is otherwise blank.
Horace E. Dimick (1809-1874) was probably the most prolific of the famed St. Louis makers of Plains Rifles. A direct competitor with the famous Hawken shop, Dimick produced his variation of their famous plains rifle, as well as smaller caliber sporting and hunting rifles, target rifles and even delivered roughly 1,000 rifles that were used to arm Birge's Western Sharpshooters (14th Missouri Volunteer Infantry) which was later redesignated as the 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Those Dimick rifles did yeoman's service during the first 12-18 months of the Civil War in the Western Theater, in particular at battles like Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Dimick also imported large numbers of guns from England and Belgium and offered these guns with his retailer mark on them along with American produced guns like Metropolitan Navy percussion revolvers and derringer style pistols. Next to the Hawkens, Dimick is probably the most famous and collectible of the St. Louis Gun makers. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore good, moderately oxidized and pitted with decent rifling remaining intact. Barrel with an oxidized and mottled smoky gray patina, lock similar. Markings and engraving remain clear. Wedge replaced with a crude brass one that appears to be period. Hammer spur may be repaired as it is shows some discoloration and light filing around where it meets the body. Mechanically functional lock, hammer slightly loose on tumbler. Wood with a well executed and well concealed repair between the hammer and the breech plug tang. A small crack is present at the lock screw. Otherwise with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
H.E. Dimick Plains Rifle
Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 262)
H.E. Dimick Plains Rifle Western Expansion .50 caliber. 35.75" double-keyed hook breech octagonal barrel with underlug. NSN. Browned finish, blued iron furniture, walnut half-stock with pewter nose cap. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading plains rifle. Unmarked single screw percussion lock with double set triggers, barrel marked H.E. DIMICK & Co/ST LOUIS in two lines. Heavy barrel measures 1.125" across the flats at the muzzle with an exaggerated snail shaped bolster and a long wasp-waisted two-screw tang. Scroll shaped triggerguard with finger extension, crescent iron buttplate and plain toe plate. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed German silver Rocky Mountain front sight blade. Wood ramrod with brass tip and base appears to be original and is secured by two plain iron thimbles. A very attractive example of a prototypical Plains Rifle by one of the most notable of the St. Louis makers.
Horace E. Dimick (1809-1874) was probably the most prolific of the famed St. Louis makers of Plains Rifles. A direct competitor with the famous Hawken shop, Dimick produced his variation of their famous plains rifle, as well as smaller caliber sporting and hunting rifles, target rifles and even delivered roughly 1,000 rifles that were used to arm Birge's Western Sharpshooters (14th Missouri Volunteer Infantry) which was later redesignated as the 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Those Dimick rifles did yeoman's service during the first 12-18 months of the Civil War in the Western Theater, in particular at battles like Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Dimick also imported large numbers of guns from England and Belgium and offered these guns with his retailer mark on them along with American produced guns like Metropolitan Navy percussion revolvers and derringer style pistols. Next to the Hawkens, Dimick is probably the most famous and collectible of the St. Louis Gun makers. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore very good, moderately oxidized with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Barrel with some of the old brown finish that shows moderate thinning, wear and loss. Metal mostly smooth with scattered surface oxidation and some pinpricking. Barrel marking clear and legible. Rear sight and buttplate with traces of blue. Iron furniture with moderate oxidation, lock somewhat mottled and oxidized. Percussion lock functions correctly. Stock with old repair at wrist including a dowel reinforcement, broken wrists are not uncommon on Plains Rifles due to the heavy barrels and typically thinner wood in that region. Otherwise the wood remains rather nice with light to moderate wear, good edges and scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Percussion Pistol by Krider
Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 262)
Percussion Pistol by Krider Western Expansion .40 caliber. 8" octagonal wedge retained barrel. NSN. Bright finish, German silver mountings, checkered walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifled pistol. Back action percussion lock is lightly engraved and marked KRIDER. Breech and tang are engraved with similar foliate patterns with the top flat of the barrel marked PHILADA. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial. German silver nose cap, wedge escutcheons, entry pipe and thumb plate. Fixed notch rear sight and dovetailed German silver front sight blade. An iron thimble retains an old wooden ramrod. A prototypical percussion "Plains" style pistol of the type popular during the 1840s. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. For similar examples by Krider see James D. Gordon's Great Gun Makers for the Early West Volume II. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bore dark, oxidized and pitted with strong rifling. Metal with a salt and pepper patina, showing scattered surface roughness and oxidation with some light pitting. Mechanically functional lock. German silver with a nice dull patina. Wood with moderate wear, showing a repaired crack through the lock area and fairly crisp checkering at the grip.
St. Louis Half Stock Rifle by T.J. Albright
Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 262)
St. Louis Half Stock Rifle by T.J. Albright Western Expansion .46 caliber. 33" octagonal barrel secured by a single wedge. NSN. Browned finish, brass furniture, German silver wedge escutcheon, pewter forend cap, walnut half-stock. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading sporting rifle. Percussion lock with double set triggers marked in two lines forward of the hammer, ALBRIGHT/ST. LOUIS, lock is unmarked on the interior. Top flat of barrel marked in two tiny lines behind the rear sight: T.J. ALBRIGHT/ST. LOUIS, with the lower line weak. Rifle with scroll shaped brass triggerguard with single finger extension, crescent brass buttplate, simple toe plate, dovetailed buckhorn rear sight and dovetailed Rocky Mountain German silver blade front sight. Two iron thimbles retain an old wooden ramrod. The rifle is from the collection of noted arms historian and author Charles Worman who co-authored the two volume set Firearms of the American West.
Thomas John (TJ) Albright (1808-1890) was a third generation Pennsylvania gunmaker, whose grandfather had been the Lancaster, PA master gunmaker Andrew Albright. TJ's father Henry Albright worked in PA and OH with the greater part of his time spent working in Nazareth, PA, where he died in 1845. Around 1842 TJ relocated to St. Louis where he worked as both a gunmaker and retailer. A large number of imported shotguns are known with his mark, with lesser quantities of his plains style rifles known. It appears that like the shotguns, many of the pistols that bear his mark were imported and simply retailer marked. Albright was a contemporary of the Hawkens, Dimick and a number of other famed St. Louis gunmakers and worked during the heyday of the plains rifle period in the 1840s and 1850s. A desirable St Louis maker to add to any collection of rifles from that era. This is an honest, used Albright rifle that helped to carve out the path for western expansion. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore poor, dark, dirty, heavily oxidized and with only traces of rifling. Metal with a thickly oxidized plum and brown patina, showing scattered surface roughness and some scattered pitting, most notable at the breech and bolster area. Nipple damaged, lock mechanically functional, although the hammer is a little loose on the tumbler. Stock with moderate wear, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Lovely H.E. Dimick St. Louis Half-Stock Percussion Heavy Sporting Rifle
Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 262)
Lovely H.E. Dimick St. Louis Half-Stock Percussion Heavy Sporting Rifle Western Expansion .40 caliber. 30.5" double-keyed hook breech octagonal barrel with underlug. NSN. No finish, iron furniture, walnut half-stock with German silver nose cap. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading sporting rifle. Engraved single screw percussion lock is stamped H.E. DIMICK in small letters, the same mark as found on the Dimick marked derringers and on some other Dimick marked locks. Equipped with double set triggers. Barrel marked in two lines H.E. DIMICK & Co/ST LOUIS. Heavy barrel with German silver bands at breech, an exaggerated snail shaped bolster and a long wasp-waisted two-screw tang. Barrel measures 1" across the flats at the muzzle. Scroll shaped triggerguard with two finger rest extensions, crescent iron buttplate and toe plate. Two piece iron patchbox in obverse stock. Breech, tang, lock, triggerguard, patchbox, buttplate tang and toe plate are all nicely engraved with foliate scrolls and some geometric patterns. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed German silver Rocky Mountain front sight blade has been moved back from the original dovetail cut near the muzzle and is probably a period of use replacement. Wood ramrod with brass tip is secured by two plain iron thimbles. A very attractive example of a higher grade Plains style rifle by one of the most notable of the St. Louis makers that would only need to be a larger caliber to be an official "Plains Rifle".
Horace E. Dimick (1809-1874) was probably the most prolific of the famed St. Louis makers of Plains Rifles. A direct competitor with the famous Hawken shop, Dimick produced his variation of their famous plains rifle, as well as smaller caliber sporting and hunting rifles, target rifles and even delivered roughly 1,000 rifles that were used to arm Birge's Western Sharpshooters (14th Missouri Volunteer Infantry) which was later redesignated as the 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Those Dimick rifles did yeoman's service during the first 12-18 months of the Civil War in the Western Theater, in particular at battles like Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Dimick also imported large numbers of guns from England and Belgium and offered these guns with his retailer mark on them along with American produced guns like Metropolitan Navy percussion revolvers and derringer style pistols. Next to the Hawkens, Dimick is probably the most famous and collectible of the St. Louis Gun makers. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good, partly bright with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Metal a dull steel color with no finish and mottled oxidized discoloration and some scattered surface roughness and pitting. Lock functional but double set triggers do not operate correctly and need attention. Stock crisp with scattered bump, dings and mars from handling and use.
Percussion Full Stock Sporting Rifle with Goulcher Lock
Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 262)
Percussion Full Stock Sporting Rifle with Goulcher Lock Western Expansion .45 caliber. 43.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Gray painted finish to the barrel with brown patinated lockplate set in walnut stock with applied tiger stripe pattern, full length forend, and a 10.5" long iron sun shade/sun shield over rear notch sight. Single shot percission rifle with double set triggers and mounting rear notch and front blade sights. Furniture includes a crescent-shaped brass buttplate, brass triggerguard and patchbox, and pinned stock with brass forend cap and ramrod loops. Barrel is unsigned, but the rifle mounts a G. GOULCHER signed lock, a common sight on gunsmith assembled and finished arms of the 19th Century. Lockplate is engraved with a double line border and floral scroll banner to the maker mark. A vignette of two pheasants on walking on the ground is engraved behind the cock. Patchbox features a spring-loaded release catch on the top of the butt, and is unsigned. Comes with a wood ramrod with tacked on iron tip. Inconsistent edges to the drum and uneven spacing within the lock suggest it may be replaced. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with some oxidation and residues to the grooves and strong rifling. Painted finish has flaked off much of the barrel and shows scattered bubbling, scratches, and abrasions. Steel and iron components display a deep brown patina. Pitting to the chamber area and hammer. Brass components show a light tarnish with some indications of buffing on the outer edges. Stock cracking behind the tang with scattered light dents and handling wear. Stock also shows some chips to the edges along the barrel, and has a substantial chip to the toe. Action not functional. Hammer fails to engage the sear.
St. Louis Percussion Pistol from the DeWitt R. Pourie Collection, Possibly Attributed to Hawken
Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 262)
St. Louis Percussion Pistol from the DeWitt R. Pourie Collection, Possibly Attributed to Hawken Western Expansion .45 caliber. 7" wedge retained octagonal barrel with hooked breech. NSN. Browned finish, iron and German silver mountings, engraved pewter nose cap. Single shot muzzleloading percussion pistol. The gun is unmarked externally, with the back action percussion lock marked T GIBBONS internally. Fixed notch rear sight on top of breech, German silver blade front sight set in notch on top of barrel. Pewter nose cap lightly decorated with crude engraving. Simple iron triggerguard with rudimentary geometric finial. Wood ramrod retained by a single German silver thimble.
Hawken pistols are the ultimate enigma to the collector as identical examples are nearly non-existent. As the Hawken mark was applied to imported English and Belgian guns, we know that in those cases it is only a retailer mark. Whether the Hawkens ever produced pistols themselves or simply marked guns made by others and retailed by them is a question that may never be definitively answered. This "St. Louis Pistol" from the DeWitt R. Pourie collection was believed by him to potentially be something offered in their shop, although unmarked. The "T GIBBONS" marked lock is something found on the majority of the later production Hawken rifles. Additionally the 7-groove rifling style, pewter nose cap and sturdy efficient design are typical of Hawken products. A very similar pistol which is "S. HAWKEN" marked on the barrel is shown on page 397 of James B Gordon's three volume set Great Gunmakers for the Early West Volume III. That gun was part of the late Forrest Fenn's collection. From a stylistic standpoint this gun is certainly a prototypical "St Louis Pistol" and does conform to some of the features found on Hawken made and sold guns. It comes from the well known and thoroughly researched collection of DeWitt R. Pourie and includes his collection note card on the gun, dated 8-20-67 as well as some photos and written correspondence with the consignor. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore very good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and with deep, strong rifling. Barrel moderately oxidized with some surface roughness and light pitting, retaining traces of old brown. The German silver wedge escutcheon on the obverse is missing and has been replaced with a crude brass one. The front sight has been filed down to a smaller blade during the period of use. Lock is mechanically functional. Wood shows moderate wear and a major repair to the area above and to the rear of the lock, at the top of the wrist. This entire area has been broken and re-glued to the gun. A section of wood along the barrel channel on the obverse has been repaired running from the front of the lock to the nose cap. Two smaller cracks are repaired on the reverse as well, one at the lock screw and one between the nose cap and wedge. Otherwise, the wood shows moderate wear and scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Liddle Marked San Francisco Heavy Barrel Percussion "Bear Rifle"
Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 262)
Liddle Marked San Francisco Heavy Barrel Percussion "Bear Rifle" .56 caliber. 31.375" wedge-retained octagonal barrel with break off breech and muzzle turned for a bullet starter. NSN. Blued finish, iron furniture, brass patchbox, checkered walnut half-stock with pewter nose cap. Unmarked single-screw percussion lock with double set triggers. Barrel marked somewhat weakly LIDDLE SAN FRANCISCO on the top flat. Rifle equipped with a replaced elevation adjustable leaf rear sight, a dovetailed brass Rocky Mountain front sight blade, a finger extension scroll shaped iron triggerguard, a brass commercial patchbox in the obverse butt and an old wooden ramrod secured by two iron thimbles. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West.
Robert Liddle (1824-1812) was born in England and emigrated to America in 1829 as a child with his parents. He was working in Baltimore as early as 1836 as an apprentice gunsmith 1840s and early 1850s who moved to San Francisco circa 1854, establishing Liddle & Co, which was a gunmaking and gun retailing company. Sometime in the latter part of the 1860s he partnered with Charles V. Kaeding establishing what would become the largest sporting goods retailer in the region and their advertising claimed that they offered "the largest and best assortment of guns, fishing tackle and sporting articles on the Pacific Coast." Liddle and Kaeding operated until 1889, when Liddle returned to working independently until circa 1898. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore dark, heavily oxidized and evenly pitted with good rifling. Barrel moderately oxidized with rich brown patina mixed with traces of old blue and some scattered surface roughness and pitting, most notably around the breech and bolster area. Lock mechanically functional, nipple replaced, rear sight replaced, front sight blade appears to be a period of use replacement. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars and a small crack at the lock screw escutcheon on the reverse.
Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle by J. Douglass, Most likely Joseph Douglass Jr. (Huntingdon County,
Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 262)
Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle by J. Douglass, Most likely Joseph Douglass Jr. (Huntingdon County, PA) About .44 caliber. 41" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curled maple stock has a narrow butt with straight edges similar to most Huntingdon County rifles, with simple incised line to both sides of forearm. Percussion rifle with fixed notch and brass teardrop blade front sight. Item features double set triggers with lathe-style post trigger also typical of Huntingdon County makers, as well as faceted brass triggerguard, buttplate, and forend. Patchbox is twice pierced with parallel sides in the style used by some gunsmiths of the Lancaster and Bethlehem County Schools, including those made by Melchoir Fordney, John Rupp, and the Pannebecker Family shown in Kindig's Thoughts. The patchbox cover is deeply engraved with floral scroll, dash-dot borderwork, and cross-hatching. Barrel is marked J. DOUGLASS, and lockplate is engraved with a simple game scene and scroll that is obscured by pit marks. Unlike other rifles attributed to Joseph Douglass Jr., this rifle only has the trademark silver four-petal floral escutcheon to top of wrist, incised lines to forearm, an engraved hunter's star to cheekrest, and wrigglework engravings to both brass sideplate and toeplate. The other documented Douglass rifles (such as the one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's arms collection) appear to be profusely mounted with silver fittings overall. Includes a wood ramrod, most likely replaced at some point.
This rifle is attributed to Joseph Douglass Jr. (1819-1890) of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, and was most likely made sometime around 1840-1850. As mentioned, his rifles are typically adorned with many silver fittings and are sometimes seen with "Pannepacker" marked barrels. One Joseph Douglass rifle that was sold by Rock Island in 2017 can be seen with a "W. Pannepacker" barrel. This is perhaps why we see a similar patchbox style on this rifle as to a Samuel Pannebecker rifle documented in Kindig's Thoughts. Samuel Pannebecker, was known to have worked in Lancaster County, and is from a well known family of barrel makers. According to Kindig, other documented rifles signed "Pannepacker, Pennypacker, and Pannebecker" are all believed to have spawned from this same Berks County family. A very strong possibility considering there were at least eight known barrel makers in the Pannebecker family from the late 1700's to 1880 who advertised and sold "superior" barrels to various locales, according to the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore is dark and has residue to rifling. Finish has a mottled brown appearance overall due to pitting, scratching, and thinning. Wood stock shows scattered scratches and mars, as well as a 3" crack/possible repair to left side of forearm in front of lock. Brass fittings show scattered pitting and discoloration. There are losses to wood around lock, and light corrosion around bolster/barrel area. Action is functional, but may need work.
Highly Decorated and Published Half Stock Percussion Long Rifle by W. Shockey (Washington County, Oh
Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 262)
Highly Decorated and Published Half Stock Percussion Long Rifle by W. Shockey (Washington County, Ohio) .36 caliber. 35.5" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Possibly blued at some point. Curled maple half stock with straight wrist, high comb, and carved cheek rest. Percussion rifle with fixed notch and silver blade front sights. Item features double set triggers, many silver and brass fittings, and a brass capbox. Capbox is deeply engraved with simple scroll that resembles branches overall. Stock has 23 silver and brass fittings overall including an 8" long brass griplate to forearm, a 5" silver plate to comb, and various silver fish, eye, heart, spade, and crescent shaped escutcheons lightly engraved with simple branch scrollwork. Top of barrel is engraved W. Shockey in script and is surrounded by branch scrollwork. Other fittings include faceted brass buttplate, triggerguard, thimbles, and a pewter forend cap. Lockplate is engraved with simple scroll and marked LEMAN/LANCTR, PA to center.
Most likely made by William Gifford Shockey (1842-1919) of Washington County, Ohio. According to Hutslar's Ohio Gunsmiths & Allied Tradesmen, this W. Shockey rifle was made in the ornate style of master Ohio gunsmiths John Vincent (1809 - 1882) and his son John Caleb Vincent (1841-1919). It is very possible that Shockey was an apprentice of or was directly influenced by the style of John Vincent, considering they were both located in Washington County, Ohio around the same time.
This rifle is also published in Ohio Gunsmiths & Allied Tradesmen Volume V by Donald A. Hutslar, a copy of which is included with this lot. Information about W. Shockey is described on page 90 and this rifle is pictured on page 122. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bore is frosty and has moderate to heavy oxidation. Finish has a mottled grey/brown appearance overall due to scattered finish loss, pitting, and scratches. There is corrosion around bolster. Wood stock also shows scattered
Half-Stock Percussion Rifle with Attractive Five Piece Patchbox
Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 262)
Half-Stock Percussion Rifle with Attractive Five Piece Patchbox .42 caliber. 37" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curled maple half stock with straight grip, raised comb, and carved cheek rest. Smoothbore percussion rifle with fixed notch rear sight and small silver teardrop blade front sight. Item features a single trigger, silver forend cap, and five piece brass patchbox. Plain patchbox has billowed edges and finial, similar to how some Lancaster County gunsmiths fashioned their patchboxes. Lock is marked A.W. SPIES/WARRANTED, barrel is unsigned. Includes wood ramrod.
From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bore is frosty and has residue. Finish has an attractive mottled brown/plum color, with scattered pitting, scratches, and thinning. Stock shows scattered scratches, mars, and forearm with cracks and repairs to length of both sides. Toe possibly repaired as well. Wood to metal fit has some slight gapping. Action is functional.
Percussion Cape Gun by Nelson Lewis of Troy, NY
Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 262)
Percussion Cape Gun by Nelson Lewis of Troy, NY .45 caliber/20 gauge. 31" wedge retained barrels. NSN. Browned finish, iron furniture, hardwood half-stock with raised cheek rest. Double barrel percussion combination muzzleloading rifle and shotgun with back action locks and double triggers. Locks unmarked, barrel rib marked N LEWIS MAKER TROY NY. Elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed German silver Rocky Mountain front sight blade, hole in tang for peep sight that is not present. Iron furniture includes a simple two-piece iron patchbox, double finger rest triggerguard, crescent buttplate, plain toe plate, wedge escutcheons and combination nose cap and entry pipe. Two plain iron thimbles retain an old wooden ramrod.
Nelson Lewis (1811-1888) was born in Speigletown, NY. According to his obituary in the Troy Daily Times he "lived in this city (Troy) nearly all his life. He was a gunsmith by trade, and the rifles of his manufacture had a national reputation while muzzleloading firearms were in vogue. He was also celebrated as a marksman, and his gun shop at the corner of Congress and Church streets was a rendezvous for the sportsmen for miles around Troy. He was the inventor of many improvements to firearms. He was the incorporator of the Central Gun Club of Rensselaer County." Lewis had worked as a market hunter during his career and was apprenticed to J.M. Caswell of Lansingburg, NY prior to opening his shop in Troy in 1843, where he remained in business for more than 40 years. He was particularly well known for his high quality target and match rifles, as well as for making cape guns and was known for using gain twist rifling in most of his rifles. He also produced sharpshooter's rifles during the Civil War and was himself a consummate target shooter. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores good, both moderately oxidized with some pitting, the shotgun bore being mostly smooth and the rifle bore with deep, crisp 7-groove rifling with the lands roughly twice as wide as the grooves. Metal with a mixture of old brown and moderately oxidized brown patina, with some areas of lightly scattered pitting and some freckles of surface roughness as well as some surface rust. Markings mostly legible. Locks mechanically functional, both hammers show some chipping and wear around their skirts and the left hammer screw is replaced. Stock is solid with scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use.
Percussion Target Rifle by Morgan James of Utica, NY
Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 262)
Percussion Target Rifle by Morgan James of Utica, NY .40 caliber. 30" octagonal barrel turned for a bullet starter at the muzzle. NSN. Browned finish, one-third length metal forend, brass furniture, hardwood stock with crescent butt. Single shot muzzleloading percussion target rifle. Unmarked back action percussion lock, left angled flat of breech marked M. JAMES/UTICA, N.Y. Barrel measures 1" across the flats at the muzzle. Rifle is equipped with a dovetailed notch rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight, tang with hole for peep sight that is not present. Brass furniture includes a finger rest scroll triggerguard, crescent buttplate and plain toe plate. An old wooden ramrod is secured by two plain iron thimbles.
Morgan James (1815-1878) was one of the most talented and celebrated gun makers in New York state during mid-19th century. It is believed that he learned the gun trade from Utica gunmaker Riley Rogers and upon the completion of his apprenticeship relocated to Lictchfield, CT where he worked circa 1836-1840. He then returned to Utica and set up his shop at 11 Bleeker Street. He worked in partnership with George Ferris during the early 1850s and in addition to making some of the highest quality and accurate target rifles of the time, he was also involved with the design, application and use of early telescopic sights. It is believed that Morgan James' "legendary" temper put an end to this partnership. James was apparently also a chronic alcoholic, which led to financial issues. Circa 1870 James relocated to Ilion, NY where he went to work for Remington until his death in 1878. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore very good, mostly bright with some oxidation and fine 6-groove gain-twist style rifling with the lands about twice the width of the grooves. Barrel with some minute traces of old brown in the nooks and crannies and showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration, along with some lightly scattered pitting. Markings remain clear. Lock needs mechanical attention and will not hold cock. Wood with repairs between the tang and the lock. Otherwise the stock shows scattered bumps, dings and mars.
High Quality Composite Re-Conversion of a U.S. Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Flintlock Musket
Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 262)
High Quality Composite Re-Conversion of a U.S. Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Flintlock Musket Mexican American War .69 caliber. 42" round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot smoothbore muzzleloading flintlock musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the cock, and marked in three vertical lines at the tail HARPERS/FERRY/1836. Reconverted flint lock using mostly original parts well fit to the lock, including an original pan and cock. Barrel with contractor style inspection marks of US/NWP/P and dated 1835 on the tang. Barrel flat with JM inspection. Based on the barrel date and known inspection assignments for Nahum W Patch and Justin Murphy in 1835, the barrel likely originated on a Whitney contract US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Musket. Counterpane with two fine script cartouches reading ET and TW for Springfield Arsenal sub-inspectors Elisha Tobey and Thomas Warner, with a final script inspection cartouche of a scrip AH behind the triggerguard, the mark of Springfield Master Armorer Asahel Hubbard. These marks indicate that the stock originated on a Springfield Arsenal made musket. The percussion conversion mating code 18 is stamped between the breech plug tang and the cock, indicating that the stock was part of a gun altered to percussion at the Washington Arsenal circa 1850-1851. Retains both sling swivels, brass front sight blade and a full-length correct pattern button head ramrod with good threads on the end. Although a composite piece and realtered to flint, the gun is very attractive and the work is very well done, allowing the gun to display like an original flint musket worth two to three times the estimate on this gun. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good as restored with a Harpers Ferry lock, Springfield stock and likely Whitney barrel. Fine bright smooth bore. Lock reconverted to flint with mostly original parts. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Lock is mechanically functional. Stock fine with sharp lines and edges and scattered bumps, dings and mars. A couple of small chips of wood are missing at the toe. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint "A12" collector number.
Half-Stock Percussion Rifle Retailer Marked by J.H. Mann of Syracuse, NY
Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 262)
Half-Stock Percussion Rifle Retailer Marked by J.H. Mann of Syracuse, NY .40 caliber. 31" wedge-retained octagonal barrel. SN: 46. Browed finish, brass furniture, pewter nose cap, hardwood half-stock with German silver wedge escutcheon. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Commercial percussion lock marked GOULCHER, top flat of barrel marked J.H. MANN/SYRACUSE, N.Y./46 Barrel measures 1" across the flats at the muzzle. Rifle equipped with a dovetailed notch rear sight, a dovetailed German silver Rocky Mountain blade front sight, a brass finger rest scroll triggerguard and crescent buttplate. A wooden ramrod is secured by two plain iron thimbles.
John Henry Mann (1825-1892) was born in England and emigrated to America where he established himself as a wholesale and retail grocer in Syracuse, NY. Mann also dealt in dry goods, fishing tackle and other sporting items, including firearms. Mann is probably most famous for inventing and patenting an "Improved Trolling Spoon" fishing lure and was well known during the period for producing high quality fishing tackle. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, heavily oxidized with what appears to be weak 5-groove rifling. Barrel with a mixture of old brown and oxidized brown patina. Metal with scattered surface oxidation, and some lightly scattered pitting, with more moderate pitting at the breech and bolster area. Markings remain clear. Mechanically functional lock. Wood crisp with scattered bumps, dings, mars and scuffs.
New York Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by Jeremiah Voorhees
Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 262)
New York Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by Jeremiah Voorhees .40 caliber. 27.75" wedge-retained octagonal barrel. NSN. No finish, brass furniture, pewter nose cap, hardwood stock with crescent buttplate. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Unmarked single-screw commercial percussion lock is lightly engraved, drum bolster in barrel. Top of breech with the weak initials JV stamped. Rifle equipped with a dovetailed notch rear sight, small brass blade front sight, brass scroll shaped triggerguard and buttplate. A replacement wooden ramrod is secured by two plain thimbles.
Jeremiah Voorhees (1810-1878) worked as a gunsmith and gunmaker in Avoca (Steuben County), NY circa 1848-1852 and in Wellsville, NY 1852-1874. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore moderately oxidized with decent six groove rifling with the lands about twice as wide as the grooves. Metal moderately oxidized with a mottled brown over gray patina and some scattered pitting, mostly around the breech area. Mechanically functional lock. Stock with expected wear, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and some minor loss around the rear edge of the mortise.
Silver Mounted Full Stock Kentucky Long Rifle Signed "W*L" (William Laudenslager of Snyder County, P
Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 262)
Silver Mounted Full Stock Kentucky Long Rifle Signed "W*L" (William Laudenslager of Snyder County, PA) Mid-19th Century .44 caliber. 36" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Curled maple full stock has a straight wrist and Roman curve butt with carved cheek rest. Percussion rifle most likely converted from Flintlock, with notch and blade sights. Item features 7-groove rifling, double set triggers, brass patchbox, and toe release with a strong iron spring. Patchbox has a B-finial, is pierced eight times, and has what appears to be an ivory push button release on toe. Patchbox is also engraved with simple incised lines, cross hatching, and what appears to be an eagle on patchbox cover. Stock has faceted brass hardware including ramrod thimbles, triggerguard, and buttplate, as well as a rounded brass forend cap. Stock is also fitted with many silver and brass escutcheons including a brass grip plate to bottom of forearm, eight silver crescent moons to forearm (four on each side), eight silver heart/tear drops around wrist and butt, a silver scroll/neoclassical motif below cheek rest, and an eye shaped silver escutcheon with compass star engraving on face of cheek rest. Barrel is marked W*L and there is intertwined wriggle work engravings around both rear and front sights. Lockplate is marked Henry James/Warranted and is engraved with scrollwork and what appears to be a turkey.
This rifle was most likely made by Union/Snyder County PA gunsmith William Laudenslager. According to several sources, Laudenslager rifles typically have similar features to this rifle including an eagle patchbox engraving, barrel signed with "W*L" initials and star, wriggle work engravings, and a two piece ramrod throat thimble held together with an iron rivet.
According to a family biography by the AmericanLongRifle.org, Laudenslager was born Wilhelm "William" Laudenslager on January 25, 1819 in Union/Snyder County PA. He came from a family of gunsmiths and is said to have been taught by his uncle Samuel H. St. Clair of Kratzerville, New Berlin PA area. His older brother Samuel J. Laudenslager was a more prolific gunsmith, and is known to have signed his rifles "S*L". Tax records show that William worked as a gunsmith from about 1842-1855 in Snyder County. He later moved to Seneca County Ohio around 1860, and again in 1870 to Wynadot County Ohio where he continued work as a gunsmith but only doing basic repairs. Laudenslager remained in Wynadot County OH and died October 25, 1882. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore is frosty, slightly dark with pitting to rifling. Finish has a mottled grey/brown/plum appearance due to finish losses, patination, scattered pitting/scratching. Wood stock has scattered scratches and mars. There is hairline cracking around wrist that appears to have had old repair work. Patchbox cover shows some sprinkled pit marks and minor dents. Some of brass fittings show light sprinkled pit marks/oxidation. Action will need work, hammer holds at half cock position but does not hold at full cock. Stock appears to be missing several nails along forearm.
Contemporary Flintlock Rifle Built by Doug Filbrandt
Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 262)
Contemporary Flintlock Rifle Built by Doug Filbrandt Doug Filbrandt (American, 1942-2002) .54 caliber. 41.5" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. Browned parkerized metal finish. Walnut stock has moulded carvings and incised lines to grip and butt, there are also incised lines to forearm, and a carved cheekpiece with ebony plate. Flintlock rifle with notch and blade sights. Item features an L&R Lock, Getz barrel, countersunk bore to permit loading without starters, single trigger, and patchbox with walnut and ebony cover. Item is unmarked, but consignor noted that they received the item from Filbrandt. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore is bright. Finish shows some scattered light scratches and light finish losses to sharp edges. Wood stock is in good condition, with few scattered light scratches or mars. Action is functional.
Restored Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol
Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 262)
Restored Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol .38 caliber. 3" barrel. NSN. Browned and color casehardened finish, German silver mountings, checkered bird's head walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading pocket pistol with rifled bore, fixed notch rear sight and dovetailed German silver blade front sight. Back action percussion lock lightly engraved with foliate themes and marked DERINGER/PHILADELA in two lines. Breech marked in the same way and with a pair of German silver bands. Left of breech with Deringer's "Sunburst P" proof mark. German silver furniture including triggerguard with pineapple finial. Furniture lightly engraved and decorated in typical Deringer style. Pistol has been nicely restored with the lock, hammer and breech recolored and the barrel rebrowned. An attractive and affordable Henry Deringer pocket pistol, one of the most famous handguns of the mid-19th century and one that certainly has an infamous reputation. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good as refinished. Bore good, moderately oxidized and with strong rifling. Metal refinished with some light pitting under the finish and some scattered oxidation. Action mechanically functional. Wood refinished with a repaired crack along the upper edge of the stock from the bolster to the tip and with an applied coast of varnish. Checkering still fairly crisp on grip.
Cased Pair of Carbine Bore Percussion Pistols by Rigby
Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 262)
Cased Pair of Carbine Bore Percussion Pistols by Rigby .67 caliber. 7.5" wedge retained octagonal barrels with hook breeches. NSN. Browned Damascus patterned barrels, color casehardened locks, hammers and breeches, blued and bright steel furniture, German silver wedge escutcheons and thumb pieces, checkered walnut grips with full-length stocks. Single shot smoothbore muzzleloading percussion pistols with captive swivel ramrods. Back action percussion locks marked RIGBY, barrels unmarked externally but with London gunmaker's proofs under them. Locks, hammers, breech pieces and triggerguards with light foliate scroll engraving. Steel belt hooks on reverse secured by the lock mounting screws. No rear sights, steel post front sights. The pistols are contained in a well worn period casing with an green baize lining and accessories that include a reblued iron single cavity round ball scissor mold marked 18 with a nominally .65 caliber cavity, an incorrect brass flask, a nice rosewood handled loading rod with removable brass tip that reveals a ball puller, a screwdriver tool that does not fit any of the screws, a reproduction cone wrench and some lead round balls. The sectionalized case has two lidded compartments. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Both bores crisp and smooth and showing light to moderate oxidation. Barrels with much of their thinned and dulled brown on the surfaces, showing more bright brown underneath. Case coloring mostly present but fading and dulling. Triggerguards with much of their blue. Both locks remain functional, although the hammer spur is broken off one hammer. The spur is present in the case and could potentially be repaired by a talented gunsmith. Stocks very good with much of their finish intact and nice checkering. The wood shows scattered bumps, dings and mars and one gun shows some minor loss under the bolster and along the upper edge of the stock about half way down the barrel on the reverse. The case is in fair condition at best, is well worn, with wear all the way through the lid, damage to almost all of the dividers, which are mostly loose or broken and a number of ill attempted repairs to the lining. Accessories mostly good, mold reblued.
Windmann Style Eagle Head Officers Sword with Silvered Rococo Style Guard
Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 262)
Windmann Style Eagle Head Officers Sword with Silvered Rococo Style Guard Seminole Wars 33" curved, single-edged blade, 1.375" wide at ricasso, with a 25" stopped fuller. Overall length 38.25" with a 5" hilt with a reeded bone grip and eagle head pommel. Silvered brass Rococo style knuckle bow decorated with floral themes, 1" langets with floral themes, forward swept floral themed disc quillon on upper guard. 12" of blade blued and decorated with gilt highlighted martial and floral motifs. Accompanied by the leather scabbard with silvered brass mounts. Suspension rings on upper and middle mount, drag is a replacement. A lovely example of a Philadelphia style Eagle Head officer's sword that likely dates from from the second quarter of the 19th century. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. Blade with much of the blue and gold intact with some finish thinning and loss due to wear and age. Blade toning towards pewter with scattered surface oxidation and age discoloration. Blade fairly crisp with a couple of minor dings along the cutting edge. Hilt with traces of silver in protected areas. Hilt, grip and blade junction solid without wobble. Scabbard good to very good with moderate wear, flaking and finish loss. The throat is loose and need to be secured, and with some chipped loss at the lip. There is a repair below the middle mount with tape that should be conserved and the drag is replaced. Sword does not fully seat in scabbard, leaving about 1" of the blade exposed when inserted.
Horstmann Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented to Lt. Harry M Hyde by his "Friends in the Atlant
Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 262)
Horstmann Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented to Lt. Harry M Hyde by his "Friends in the Atlantic Mutl Ins Co" 29.75" single-edged spear point blade, 1.125" wide at ricasso with a 20.5" stopped primary fuller and a 14" long narrow secondary fuller at the spine. 35.75" in overall length. 5.75" hilt with gilt brass foot officer's pattern foliate guard with knuckle bow, grooved wood grip covered in shagreen and with 15 wraps of twisted wire. Reverse ricasso stamped HORSTMANN/& SONS with the obverse ricasso stamped PHILADELPHIA. Blade etched with typical foliate and martial motifs. The sword is accompanied by its gilt brass mounted shark skin covered wood scabbard. The obverse of the upper mount is engraved with the presentation: Lieut. Harry M Hyde/U.S.A./From his Friends in/THE ATLANTIC MUTL INs Co/November 30, 1861.
Henry Martyn Hyde, apparently called "Harry" by his friends was a 27 year old insurance salesman from Brooklyn, NY when he enlisted in the 14th New York State Militia (14th Brooklyn) on April 18, 1861, only days after the outbreak of the American Civil War. In December the regiment would be redesignated as the 84th New York Infantry. Hyde was officially mustered into Company C of the regiment on May 23, 1861, and was at some point over the next couple of months promoted to corporal. Hyde was discharged on November 12, 1861 due to his transfer to the 5th US Cavalry and promotion to 2nd Lieutenant. The inscription no doubt is in reference to Hyde's new rank and the "U.S.A." likely indicated his transfer from a volunteer regiment to the Regular Army. Interestingly Hyde was dropped from the rolls of the 5th US Cavalry on December 12, 1861. No reason is given, so it may have been due to health issues. Hyde appears to disappear from the public record prior to the 1870 Census, although in the 1860 Census is his noted to be a 29 year old male insurance salesman with a personal estate valued at $1,000. While a Henry Martyn Hyde also served as the Assistant Paymaster of the US Navy during this period and died in 1864 of disease, the birth years do not appear to quite line up, so they may or may not be the same person, although the two men with the same name and odd spelling of the middle name "Martyn" could well be one in the same. Hyde is certainly worthy of some additional research. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Blade lightly cleaned with a dull pewter patina, with the etching somewhat light. Metal with scattered oxidation and age discoloration. Guard with traces of gilt. Grip covering with some light wear and minor loss, wire wrap intact, throat washer missing. Blade, hilt and grip all secure without wobble. Scabbard about good with some wear and a nominally 5" split along the upper edge that appears to go through both the shark skin and the wood. Mounts with minute traces of gilt.
US Model 1840 Medical Staff Sword
Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 262)
US Model 1840 Medical Staff Sword American Civil War 30" straight, unfullered spear point blade, .8" wide at ricasso and with an overall length of 35". 5" gilt chased cast brass hilt with acorn finial and 4" cross guard. Hilt cast with flowing foliate themes and an American Eagle. 1.25" shield shaped langets with the obverse marked with the silvered letters MS and six stars. Blade acid etched with flowing foliate themes, as well as patriotic and martial images with a US on the reverse and a Spread-Winged Eagle on the obverse with E Pluribus Unum in a ribbon. No maker's mark is visible on the ricasso. The sword is accompanied by its sheet brass scabbard with gilt chased brass mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade with some dulling and scattered oxidation, some minor wear and loss to the etching and some areas of darker discoloration. Hilt crisp with some nice gilt finish remaining. Scabbard with wear, dings and dents and some traces of gilt on the mounts.
US Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword Presented to Medal of Honor Recipient Edwin Smith
Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 262)
US Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword Presented to Medal of Honor Recipient Edwin Smith American Civil War 28" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade, 34" in overall length. 1.125" wide at ricasso with an 18.5" stopped median fuller and a 12.5" narrow fuller along the spine. 6" brass hilt with pierced guard having USN relief cast in the face and showing traditional oak leaf motifs. Guard with sea-serpent quillon and pommel cap with a droop-winged eagle surrounded by 13 stars. Grooved wood hilt wrapped in shagreen with eleven wraps of twisted brass wire. Blade etched with traditional foliate, nautical and martial themes and in three lines on the reverse ricasso TOMES, SON / & MELVAIN / NEW YORK. Brass mounted leather scabbard with engraved mounts showing traditional nautical motifs. Upper mount engraved USN on the face and in seven lines on the reverse: Presented to / Edwin Smith MM / for Gallantry. / by his friends / of Jamaica L.T. / Franklin, VA / Washington, NC. Edwin Smith was born in New York, NY 1841 and enlisted in the US Navy as an Ordinary Seaman at some point prior to October of 1862. He was serving aboard the USS Whitehead during operations against Franklin, VA near Washington, NC when the Whitehead ran aground in the Blackwater River and found itself in grave danger. Realizing that the launching of a small boat under enemy fire to try to pull the ship free was too dangerous to consider, Smith volunteered to swim to shore with a line to pull the ship free. Smith was mentioned in dispatches for his gallantry and was subsequently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by the Secretary of the Navy. The Medal of Honor citation reads: "On board the U.S.S. Whitehead in the attack upon Franklin, VA., 3 October 1862. When the ship became grounded in a narrow passage as she rounded the bend in the Blackwater River, Smith, realizing the hazards of lowering a boat voluntarily swam to shore with a line under the enemy's heavy fire. His fearless action enabled his ship to maintain steady fire and keep the enemy in check during the battle." Later that month Smith was promoted to Masters Mate. That appointment was subsequently rescinded in March of 1865 due to illness and he was dishonorably discharged in April of 1867. The sword is accompanied by a large binder or research regarding Smith and the action, with copies of period documents, correspondence with the National Archives and the US Navy and the results of the inquiries into Smith's service. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: Very good. Blade with a mostly dull pewter patina and showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Etching remains mostly intact and clearly visible with some minor wear and loss. Hilt with a rich, dark patina. Grip with moderate wear to the covering with some areas of loss and wear exposing the wood below. There is also some loss to the wire wrap with some missing strands. Leather throat washer in place and intact. Scabbard good to very good with moderate wear and crazing to the leather and some flaked finish loss. Brass mounts with a rich, dark copper patina over most of their surfaces, except the rear of the throat which has been cleaned to make the engraving easier to read. The middle mount has shifted upwards about .25" to .5" from its original location and the drag is missing the set screw. Both suspension rings remain intact.
Klingenthal Model 1840/60 Cavalry Officers Saber Inscribed to Major (Col) Daniel Chaplin 2nd Maine I
Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 262)
Klingenthal Model 1840/60 Cavalry Officers Saber Inscribed to Major (Col) Daniel Chaplin 2nd Maine Infantry American Civil War 36" curved, single-edged blade with flat spine, 28" long median fuller and a 20.5" narrow secondary fuller. Blade 1.1" wide at ricasso. Overall length 41.75". 5.625" hilt with cast brass two branch guard with knuckle bow and deeply foliate chiseled decorations. Grooved wood grip covered in shagreen and with fourteen wraps of multi-strand twisted wire. Blade with etched foliate decorations and martial motifs, with a large US on obverse of the blade. Spine with Klingenthal maker's inscription. Outer face of knuckle bow engraved with a presentation that reads: Presented to Major Chaplin 2nd Maine Reg't. by the members of Co. F. The sword is accompanied by a brass mounted blued steel scabbard with two suspension mounts with the upper mount missing the ring. This sword was featured in the February-March 2002 issue of Military Images in an article about it and Chaplain on pages 23-24. Two copies of that magazine, as well as two very large binders of research and information about Chaplain and his regiments are included as well.
Daniel Chaplin (1820-1864) was 41 years old when he enlisted in the 2nd Maine Infantry as a private on a few days after the firing on Fort Sumter. On May 28, 1861 he was commissioned the Captain of Company F, after having been elected to that position. The 2nd Maine first saw the elephant at 1st Manassas on July 21, where they suffered 47 casualties. On September 14, 1861 Chaplain was promoted to the rank of Major, which is the event commemorated by the inscription on this sword. The regiment spent the balance of the year in the defenses of Washington after the battle. In April of 1862 the regiment participated in McClellan's Peninsula Campaign followed by fighting through the Seven Days before Richmond (June 25- July 1), including Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Savage Station, Malvern Cliff and Malvern Hill. The regiment then returned to Harrison's Landing. On July 11, 1862 he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and transferred to command the 18th Maine. The regiment was organized in Bangor and then moved to the defenses of Washington. On December 19, 1862 the 18th Maine was converted to a heavy artillery regiment and redesignated as the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. The regiment spent 1863 in the region around Washington, north of the Potomac River. Chaplin's new regiment saw its first real field service in April of 1864 when it participated in the Rapidan Campaign, fighting at Harrison's Farm along Fredericksburg Road, where they suffered 481 casualties. The regiment fought at Cold Harbor and proceeded to be involved in the beginnings of the Petersburg Campaign, including the first major assault on June 18. The regiment subsequently fought at Weldon Railroad and Deep Bottom Run and at the 2nd Battle of Deep Bottom Run (Strawberry Pains) August 14-18. On August 17, 1864, Chaplin was wounded in the chest by a sharpshooter subsequently died of his wounds 4 days later in a Philadelphia hospital. He was breveted to the rank of brigadier general for his actions on August 17. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: Good. Blade a dull pewter color with scattered oxidation and discoloration, etching with wear and loss. Edge lightly sharpened. Hilt with a rich, uncleaned bronze patina and showing wear, particularly on the knuckle bow which has left the presentation worn and not completely legible. Hilt missing the pommel cap. Grip slightly loose and exhibiting some wobble, grip wrap with wear and some loss with the wire mostly intact but some of the secondary strands missing. Throat washier intact. Scabbard with some bright blued and showing moderate oxidation. Upper suspension ring missing.
The French Cent Guard Hilted Heavy Cavalry Officers Saber of Capt. Arnold Rand, Capt. 1st Mass. & Co
Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 262)
The French Cent Guard Hilted Heavy Cavalry Officers Saber of Capt. Arnold Rand, Capt. 1st Mass. & Col. 4th Mass Cavalry American Civil War 37" straight, tapered, spear point blade with dual full-length fullers, 1.375" wide at ricasso. 43.5" in overall length with a 6.75" hilt. Gilt brass three branch semi-basket guard with knuckle bow set with German silver starburst in the guard's face with a applied spread-winged gilt brass American Eagle with olive branches in its talons and surmounted by a ribbon reading E Pluribus Unum. Grooved polished wood grip with 17 wraps of twisted wire. Spine marked in script indicating production at the Chatellerault Arsenal in August of 1856 and that the sword is the pattern of 1855. The sword is accompanied by its silver washed steel scabbard with two suspension rings which is engraved on its face between the mounts, in three lines: Arnold A Rand/Captain 1st Mass Cavalry 1862/Colonel 4th Mass Cavalry 1864.
Arnold Augustus Rand (1837-1917) was a 24 year old "gentleman" when he was commissioned as the 2nd lieutenant of Company F of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry on December 27, 1861. He was promoted to captain on February 4, 1862 and captain and assistant adjutant general on June 3, 1863, at which point he was commissioned into the US Volunteers Adjutants General Department. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry on December 3, 1863 and officially discharged from his former position to take the field with them on January 12, 1864. On January 22, 1864 he was promoted to full colonel and command of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry. The 1st Mass Cavalry saw their first deployment in South Carolina in January of 1862, with the 3rd battalion (companies I, K, L & M) being permanently detached to serve in North Carolina in July of that year and the balance of the regiment being moved to Fortress Monroe in August and then back to the Virginia Theater of Operations in September. The regiment was engaged at the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam, and ended the year in the Battle of Fredericksburg. 1863 saw the regiment attached to the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division of the Army of the Potomac's Cavalry Corps. The regiment was engaged at Chancellorsville and Rand left them to join the Adjutants General Department prior to their fight at Brandy Station on June 9. As Rand's new assignment had him away from the regiment, he was not with them at Aldie, Upperville or Gettysburg either, and he missed the Britoe and Mine Run Campaigns in which the regiment was engaged. The 4th Mass Cavalry was formed from the old 3rd Battalion of the 1st Mass Cavalry (companies I, K, L & M) in late December of 1863 and proceeded to Florida in February of 1864 where they fought at Olustee, before returning East operating at Fort Darling and the Bermuda Hundred before joining the Siege operations at Petersburg in June. They spent the balance of the year supporting the 10th Corps Army of the Potomac at Petersburg. Rand resigned his commission on February 3, 1865 so he missed the regiment taking part in the breakthrough and fall of Petersburg in the spring, including fighting at High Bridge and Farmville and being present for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9 at Appomattox. After the war Rand worked as a lawyer and served as the Recorder of the Massachusetts Commandery, MOLLUS, 1881-1906, devoting much time and energy to the development of the MOLLUS Library at the Cadet Armory in Boston. He eventually become the vice president and general counsel of the John Hancock Mutual LIfe Insurance Company, a roll he filled for some 20 years. He was a member of GAR Post #114 in Dedham, MA and died on December 22, 1917 at the age of 80. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. Blade mostly bright with some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration and with the tip slightly rounded. Markings remain clear on spine, poincons covered by the leather throat washer which remains intact. Guard with some traces of gilt, wood grip with wear and some minor chipped loss, wire intact but somewhat loose. Scabbard with traces of silver and scattered minor dings and mars.
Published Collins & Co. Model 1840 NCO Sword Presented to William E. Simonds - 25th Connecticut Infa
Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 262)
Published Collins & Co. Model 1840 NCO Sword Presented to William E. Simonds - 25th Connecticut Infantry - Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient at Irish Bend, LA American Civil War 32" single-edged straight spear point blade with a 29" stopped median fuller, .85" wide at the ricasso. 38.5" in overall length with a 6.5" cast brass hilt and guard with single knuckle bow. Reverse ricasso is stamped COLLINS & CO/HARTFORD/CONN/1862. The blade is etched with flowing foliate scrolls and vines with the barely legible legend 25th/C VOL on the weak image of a knapsack as part of a trophy of arms on the obverse and W.E. Simonds in a ribbon on the reverse. When the sword was first offered for sale by Skinner in 1987 from the collection of Stanley A. Olpp, it did not have a scabbard, and one was added at some point in time. A blued steel 1840 patterns scabbard with brass mounts now accompanies the sword. The sword is pictured and discussed on page 205 of John Thillmann's Civil War Army Swords. Simonds' commission also accompanies the sword, along with a binder of information and research about him.
William Edgar Simonds (1842-1903) was an employee at Collins & Company in Hartford when he enlisted in the 25th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on August 18, 1862. He was appointed the regimental sergeant major and as such was entitled to wear the US Model 1840 NCO sword. As a Collins employee it is likely that this specially etched Collins-made Model 1840 sword was given to him by his friends at that company. The 25th CT was a 9-month regiment that performed all of its service in the Department of the Gulf, primarily in Louisiana. On April 14, 1863 Simonds would receive a battlefield commission to 2nd lieutenant for his heroism under fire at the Battle of Irish Bend. His actions would also be rewarded in 1899 when he became a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism that day. The citation reads: "Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle." Simonds was later wounded on June 14, 1863 at the Battle of Port Hudson. Simonds was mustered out on August 26,, 1863.
After his service he attended Yale Law School and received his law degree in two years. He went to work as an attorney, specializing in patent and trademark law. He was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly in 1882, eventually serving as Speaker of the Connecticut House. In 1888 he was elected to Congress. In 1890 President Benjamin Harrison appointed him Patent Commissioner, a position he served in until 1893, when he returned to the private practice of law. He died in Hartford in 1903. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: Good. Blade a dull gray with moderate oxidation and age staining, some minor surface roughness and some very lightly scattered pitting. Etching worn and weak over much of the blade. The last 5" of the blade are slightly bent. Hilt with a rich, uncleaned butterscotch patina. There is a split in the feral behind the guard on the obverse. Added steel scabbard with traces of blue and moderate surface oxidation, showing wear, dings and mars.
Combination French Hilt Non-Regulation Officer's Sword Presented to Capt. John Kilburn - 7th VT Infa
Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 262)
Combination French Hilt Non-Regulation Officer's Sword Presented to Capt. John Kilburn - 7th VT Infantry American Civil War 33.75" tapered spear point heavy cavalry blade with three deep, narrow fullers, 1.15" wide at the ricasso. Overall length 40" with a 6.25" hilt featuring a gilt brass guard with a large American Eagle and shield in the face, and a highly detailed face of Medusa on the top of the pommel cap. The hilt has a grooved wooden grip covered in shagreen with fourteen wraps of mutli-strand wire. Blade etched with flowing floral patterns in the deep fullers and is engraved in the reverse fullers with the French pattern of 1853 designation and with the location of the blade's manufacture being Chatellerault Arsenal, where it was produced in June of 1860. The backstrap of the hilt is engraved: Presented to Capt. J.B. Kilburn/Co D Vt Vols/by his Co March 11", 1862. The sword is accompanied by its blued steel scabbard with chiseled gilt brass mounts. A large binder or research and information about Kilburn accompanies the sword. The binder includes an identified CDV of Kilburn.
John B. Kilburn (1824-1896) joined the 7th Vermont on January 7, 1862 and was commissioned the captain of Company D on February 4, 1862. The regiment was organized at Rutland, VT and would spend its three-years service with the Army of the Department of the Gulf. They would be part of General Butler's Expedition to New Orleans in 1862 and would also see service in Pensacola. The regiment would see action during the initial Siege of Vicksburg during June and July of 1862, at Baton Rouge on August 5, 1862, at Gonzales Station (AL) on July 15, 1864, during the Mobile and Spanish Fort Campaigns of March-April 1865 and at Wistler, AL on March 13, 1865. Like most northern regiments serving in the deep south, nearly all of the fatalities were due to accident and disease, rather than combat. Of the 420 casualties the regiment suffered, only 13 were due to combat (Foxes Regimental Losses). Kilburn resigned his commission on January 11, 1863. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: Very good to fine. Blade with scattered oxidation and discoloration, showing moderate dulling but retaining some bright polish and most of the etched decorations. Hilt with traces of gilt in protected areas. Leather throat washer intact. Shagreen with some light wear, wire intact. Scabbard with scattered oxidation and and finish loss, showing some light patches of surface roughness as well as some scattered bumps, dings and marks. The suspension ring has broken off the middle mount but it present and could be repaired.
Outstanding Published Clauberg US Model 1850 Officer's Sword of Lt. Thomas McClure, 7th NY Heavy Art
Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 262)
Outstanding Published Clauberg US Model 1850 Officer's Sword of Lt. Thomas McClure, 7th NY Heavy Artillery - KIA at Cold Harbor American Civil War 32" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with a 22" stopped median fuller and 1.09" wide at ricasso. Overall length 38" with a 6" gilt brass hilt with silver grip with small round silver studs and wrapped with multi-strand wire. Face of guard with US within a banner suggesting Staff & Field, but the sword is categorized as a Foot Officer's sword by Thillmann, who pictures and describes this sword on pages 292-293 of his book Civil War Army Swords. The blade is beautifully etched on both sides with flowing foliate scrolls and features a panoply of arms and large US on the reverse and more patriotic trophies of arms and a spread-winged Eagle on the obverse. The reverse ricasso bears a Clauberg maker's mark and the spine of the blade is etched IRON PROOF. The sword is accompanied by a gilt brass mounted silvered scabbard that is engraved on a presentation plaque on the reverse, between the upper and middle mounts: Presented to/Lieut. Thomas J. McClure/by the Officers and Men/of/Battery H 7th N.Y. Vol. Art. The sword is accompanied by a large binder of research and information regarding McClure.
Thomas J. McClure (1840-1864) was a 22 year old clerk from Troy, NY when he enlisted in the 7th New York Heavy Artillery on August 13, 1862. He was made the 1st sergeant of Company H on August 18 and like most of the "heavies" the regiment spent its initial service in the defenses of Washington. With Grant's Overland Campaign of 1864 and the need to put overwhelming force in the field to fight the Army of Northern Virginia the 7th and many other heavy artillery regiments were redeployed for use as infantry with the Army of the Potomac. McClure must have been an efficient soldier and well-liked as he was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on December 5, 1863 and transferred to company A. The sword apparently commemorates this promotion and indicates how well liked he was by his old company. On February 18, 1864 he was promoted again, this time to 1st lieutenant and transferred to company L. On June 3, 1863 McClure was killed by artillery at the Battle of Cold Harbor. A description of his death noted that his right arm was torn off by the blast and another fragment penetrated his chest. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: Fine. Blade with much of the bright polish and frosty etching. Metal with some scattered surface oxidation and age discoloration. The most evident discoloration are a couple of thumb sized patches near the tip on the obverse. Grip with moderate tarnish. Guard with much of the gilt finish. Scabbard with finish wear and tarnish. Mounts with traces of gilt finish.
Two Ames Presentation Swords to Lt. Henry Ward (Capt.) 57th Mass Infantry WIA at Antietam, Spotsylva
Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 262)
"Two Ames Presentation Swords to Lt. Henry Ward (Capt.) 57th Mass Infantry WIA at Antietam, Spotsylvania & Petersburg, POW Petersburg & Post-War General American Civil War 1.) Ames US Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. 30"" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade, 36"" in overall length. 6"" hilt with gilt brass guard, grooved wooden grip covered in shagreen with thirteen wraps of twisted wire. Blade with barely legible Ames markings etched on obverse, and with flowing foliate, patriotic and martial themes etched on both sides. Includes a brass mounted steel scabbard with Ames markings on the reverse of the upper mount and engraved Presented to/Lieut. H.C. Ward/Co. G 57th Reg. M.V./by his Friends/Worcester, Mar. 28/1864.
2.) Ames US Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. 30.5"" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade, 36.25"" in overall length. 6"" hilt with gilt brass guard, grooved wooden grip covered in shagreen with fifteen wraps of multi-strand twisted wire. clear Ames etching on the obverse near the ricasso with the blade decorated with rich foliate scrolls, patriotic and martial themes. The sword is accompanied by its Ames marked engraved gilt brass scabbard with chased classically themed mounts. The obverse between the upper and middle mounts is engraved: Presented to Lieut./H.C. Ward/By the members/of Co. G 57th Mass Vet. Vols. April 1864. The sword is accompanied by an officer's gilt sword knot and a large binder of information about Ward, as well as a framed copy of an image of him.
Henry Clay Ward was an 18 year old mechanic when he enlisted as a private in Company D of the 15th Mass Infantry on July 21, 1861. He served with the 15th Mass through September 4, 1863 when he resigned. During that time he fought with the regiment through their campaigns, including the battles of Ball's Bluff, Siege of Yorktown, Seven Pines, the Seven Days, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill, all by July 1, 1862. The regiment fought at Antietam on September 16-17, 1862 and Ward was wounded during that battle. The regiment ended 1862 by fighting at Fredericksburg. In 1863, the regiment participated in the Mud March, the Chancellorsville Campaign, and saw additional fighting at Mayre's Heights, Salem Heights and Gettysburg.
During 1863 Ward was promoted to sergeant on February 26 and 2nd lieutenant of Company F on March 14. He resigned his commission on September 4, 1863. On March 9, 1864 he accepted a commission as a 1st lieutenant in Company G of the newly organized 57th Mass Infantry, which was officially mustered into service on April 6. Their first campaign was along the Rapidan River to the James River and they fought at the Wilderness and Spotsylvania in May and Cold Harbor in June. At Spotsylvania Ward was wounded again. Mid-June saw the regiment before Petersburg, where Ward was wounded for the third time on June 17. The regiment was involved at the Battle of the Crater on July 30 and on July 31 he was promoted to Captain and transferred to Company K. The balance of the year was spent in and around Petersburg seeing siege duty and fighting minor actions at Weldon Railroad and Poplar Grove Church. On March 25, 1865 the regiment was part of the fighting to recapture Fort Steadman from the Confederates and Ward was captured during this action. He was exchanged on April 4. Ward was mustered out with the rest of the regiment on July 30, 1865. He entered Regular Army service after the war, serving from February 23, 1866 to October 30, 1905 and he retired as a Brigadier General. Ward fought during the Philippine Insurrection and was wounded for the fourth time during that service. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of George Oldenbourg CONDITION: 1.) Good with wear to the etching on the blade, showing a dull gray patina with darker patches of age discoloration and oxidation. Etching weak and worn. Hilt with no gilt remaining and a dark butterscotch patina, grip wrap with some wear. Wire intact as is throat washer. Scabbard with no finish and mottled oxidation, showing dings and dent and a heavily worn drag.
Horstmann Finley Etched Curved Blade Foot Officer's Sword Presented to Cpt. John McDowell - 77th PA
Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 262)
Horstmann Finley Etched Curved Blade Foot Officer's Sword Presented to Cpt. John McDowell - 77th PA American Civil War 29.75" curved single-edged flat backed blade, 1.125" wide at ricasso with a 22" stopped primary fuller and a 14.5" long narrow secondary fuller at the spine. 35.5" in overall length, with a 5.5" hilt. Traditional foliate decorated gilt brass Foot Officer's sword guard with knuckle bow and lightly decorated pommel cap. Grooved wooden grip covered in shagreen with fourteen wraps of multi-strand wire. Blade decorated with 15" of fine frosty etching showing detailed foliate themes with elaborate martial and patriotic motifs. Obverse etched W.H. Horstmann/& Sons in two lines and Philadelphia on the reverse. The sword is accompanied by its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with the obverse of the upper mount is engraved with the following presentation: Presented to Capt. John S./McDowell by the members/of Co. F 77th Regt. Penn. Vols./as a mark of esteem and/reward for meritorious services/April 1, 1863.
John Sands McDowell (1840-1915) was 21 years old when he enlisted in the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as a sergeant on October 9, 1861. He was mustered into company F and would fight with this company through the war, rising through the ranks to become the company commander. The 77th Pennsylvania would spend the war fighting in the Western Theater of Operations, initially as part of the Army of the Ohio and eventually as part of the Army of the Cumberland. They would fight in every major and many of the secondary battles in the west from Shiloh to Corinth, Stones River to Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin and Nashville, to just mention the major ones. McDowell was promoted from sergeant to 2nd lieutenant on April 24, 1862 and then to 1st lieutenant on December 10, 1862 just before the battle of Stones River. On April 11, 1863 he was promoted to captain and company commander, prior to the beginning of the Tullahoma Campaign. McDowell was captured on the night of September 19, 1863 after the second day of the fighting at Chickamauga. He was reconnoitering the Confederate lines that evening when he was captured and his sword taken by Lt. N.Q. Adams of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. At that time Adams promised to take care of it and return it to McDowell when the war was over. Adams even provided McDowell with his address so the Union captain could contact him after the war. McDowell was subsequently imprisoned in both Macon, GA and Columbia, SC. McDowell was eventually released and officially discharged from the service on March 16, 1865. After the war he moved to Smith County, KS where he was in the dry goods business. He contacted Adams about returning the sword, but the Mississippi officer explained that it had been turned over to his brigade commander and no further information about its location was known. Some 36 years after the event, Charles O Beauchamp the Mayor of Jackson Georgia wrote to William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal in April of 1900 and explained that he was in possession of the sword, which he had received from his father. Beauchamp's story about receiving the sword does not quite mesh with McDowell's story of its loss, but as Beauchamp was not even born until 1873 and it is not really clear how his father had acquired (the article says that he had "purchased it") and his father was not the one who had taken it from McDowell, it is not surprising that the stories differ. Beauchamp's goal in writing to the New York Journal was to find McDowell and return the sword to him. The article accomplished just that and in 1900 McDowell's sword was repatriated to him nearly 37 years after its loss. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. The blade retains much of its polish and frosty etching with some lightly scattered patches of minor surface oxidation, some freckles and tiny patches of surface roughness and some age discoloration. Hilt with traces of gilt in protected areas. Grip wrap with some light wear and minimal loss, wire intact. Throat washer intact. Hilt, grip and blade junction tight. Scabbard very good, with the leather shows wear, some crazing and some flaked finish loss. Center rear seam with tight, intact stitching. Upper mount cleaned to make the inscription more legible, middle mount and drag with a rich, uncleaned patina.
Fine Unaltered Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle
Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 262)
Fine Unaltered Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle with fixed sights. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines HARPERS/FERRY/1850 at the tail. Breech plug tang dated 1850 as well. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an AW/P inspection mark. Counterpane with the block JLR inspection of John L Rowe with the same inspection inside the patchbox cut-out, along with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct. Original production configuration with fixed block rear sight, brass blade front sight and no bayonet lug. Retains original sling swivels and full-length brass-tipped steel ramrod with good threads at the end. Harpers Ferry produced 2,676 M1841 Rifles in 1850. During the entire production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. Many more of the Harpers Ferry produced 1841 Rifles would be similarly altered during the early months of the American Civil War, primarily to accept a bayonet of some sort, and these alterations took place both in the North and the South. Today finding an original, unaltered Harpers Ferry produced 1841 rifle that is still in .54 caliber without any modifications is quite difficult and these guns are highly sought after by collectors. This is a very nice and crisp example that would be a wonderful addition to any collection. This lot is located in Cincinnati. ex-Ted Heske Collection, The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Fine bore is mostly bright with original 7-groove rifling that is deep and strong. Bore shows scattered oxidation and some lighth pitting scattered along its length. Barrel with some nice thinning and faded arsenal brown that still shows more nice color than patination. Slightly more bright brown is present under the barrel bands where it has been protected. Breech with some scattered light pitting from percussion cap erosion. Barrel with freckles of oxidation shot through the finish and some small patches of moderate surface roughness here and there. Lock with a smokey pewter gray appearance and some wavy area of darker gray, suggesting the original case colored mottling. All markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional lock is crisp. Stock crisp with strong edges and lines, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and retaining some feathery texture to the wood in some areas. A really lovely example.
Imported US Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword
Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 262)
Imported US Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword American Civil War 34" single-edged spear point blade, 1" wide at ricasso with 17.5" stopped primary fuller and a 15" long narrow secondary fuller at the spine. 39.5" in overall length. 5.5" hilt with gilt cast brass guard with US in the face and traditional foliate decorative patterns. Grooved wooden grip with shagreen covering and twelve wraps of mutli-strand wire. Blade etched with traditional floral, martial and patriotic motifs with a US as the central image on the reverse and a {Spread-Winged Eagle} the central image on the obverse. Etching is very light, no maker or retailer marks are visible. A very light IRON PROOF etching is visible on the spine. The sword is accompanied by its browned steel scabbard with gilt brass mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Blade cleaned to bright leaving the etching very weak. Metal with some freckled areas of surface oxidation, tiny spots of roughness and some freckles of staining. Guard with some traces of gilt, mostly in protected areas. Throat washer may be replaced. Hilt, guard and blade junction is tight. Wrap in good condition with some light wear, wire wrap intact. Scabbard very good with some thinning and fading to the finish, traces of gilt on the mounts and some lightly scattered minor dings and impact marks.
1858 Dated U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Stuart Hangers
Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 262)
1858 Dated U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Stuart Hangers American Civil War 36" curved single edged blade with a 25.75" stopped median fuller, blade 1.25" wide at ricasso. Overall length 42.25" with a 6" hilt with a cast brass guard with two branches and a knuckle bow. Grooved wooden grip covered in leather with 18 wraps of twisted wire. Obverse ricasso marked US/JN/1858 and reverse ricasso with 3 line Ames address. Edges of pommel cap with block JH and script WAT inspections. Peen is untouched, leather throat washer in place. Steel scabbard moderately oxidized with a correctly seamed lower edge and no inspection marks visible on the drag due to oxidation. Includes a set of Stuart hangers. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade lightly cleaned with a dove gray patina and some freckles and spots of minor surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings remain clear and legible. Hilt with a dull golden patina, leather with some wear and flaked loss. Wire and throat washer intact. Scabbard with moderate oxidation, a thick brown patina, scattered surface roughness and some scattered dings. Stuart hanger very good.
Fine & Scarce Brass Mounted US Model 1855 Type I Harpers Ferry Rifle
Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 262)
Fine & Scarce Brass Mounted US Model 1855 Type I Harpers Ferry Rifle American Civil War .58 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring retained bands. NSN. Browned finish, color casehardened lock, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot, muzzleloading percussion rifle with Maynard automated tape primer lock. Lock marked in two horizontal lines forward of the hammer: US/HARPERS FERRY and dated 1858 at tail of lock. Breech dated 1858 as well with standard V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks at left of breech. No visible cartouche. Weak right-side-up US on buttplate tang, "U" marks on both barrel bands. Long range rear sight graduated from 1 to 5 on each side wall, 6 to 9 on the ladder and 10 on the outside edge of the upper V-notch, low-base iron rifle front sight, saber bayonet lug on obverse of barrel near muzzle. Brass furniture including bands, triggerguard, 1.375" long nose cap, buttplate and patchbox. Patchbox cut for the long range, "Figure-8" sharpshooter's sight and includes a high quality reproduction in it. An original spare nipple is in the patchbox as well. 1855 pattern hammer with primer tape cutter face and notch in nose is marked R on the reverse. Lock washers are steel. Rifle retains both sling swivels and an original tulip head, swelled shank ramrod with good threads at the end. A total of 3,545 "Type I" brass mounted 1855 Rifles intended for the long range ladder rear sights were produced between fiscal years 1857 and 1859, with the fiscal year starting July 1 of the previous year (calendar years July 1, 1856 through June 30 1858). During that time 700 were delivered with the long range rear sights attached and the balance without. Some were later completed with the addition of the 1858 pattern short base, 3-leaf rear sights, but some were still in storage without rear sights when the Harpers Ferry Arsenal was captured by Virginia state forces in April 1861 and subsequently turned over to the Confederate government. Many of those guns in storage were destroyed or damaged by a fire set by loyal Union arsenal personal, even though the fire was quickly extinguished. Today the brass mounted 1855 rifle in its original configuration with the long range rear sight is one of the most difficult and desirable US military rifles to acquire for a collection. This is a lovely example in very nice condition and is worthy of being added to an advanced collection. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Bore fine with crisp rifling, showing scattered oxidation and freckling in a mostly bright bore. Barrel with traces of brown finish on exposed metal and strong arsenal brown under the barrel bands and some stronger traces under the barrel itself. Metal mostly smooth with some lightly scattered oxidation and a mottled grayish brown patina on most of the barrel and lock surfaces, with some light pitting at the breech. Markings in metal remain fully legible and clear. Lock mechanically functional with the tape primer mechanism complete. Brass with an attractive rich butterscotch patina. Stock very good with good edges and lines, with some minor rounding to the sharpest edges. There is a tiny chip of wood missing at the rear of the lock mortise and some surface scuffs that suggest an old, very light sanding at some point. Otherwise with scattered light bumps, dings and mars.
Smith Carbine by Mass Arms Company
Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 262)
Smith Carbine by Mass Arms Company American Civil War .50 caliber. 21.5" barrel. SN: 11725. Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading tilt-down barrel percussion ignition cavalry carbine. Standard Mass Arms Co and Poultney & Trimble markings on receiver. Matching serial numbers on frame and barrel. No cartouches present on the stock wrist. Retains original ladder rear sight, front sight blade replaced with a taller modern one for shooting. Sing bar and ring intact. Although this serial number does not appear in the four volumes of Springfield Research Service serial number books a number of guns very close to it do, all issued to Company L of the 1st Alabama Cavalry (US), including #11730 and #11731. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore moderately oxidized with strong rifling and some light pitting. Metal with a dull brownish-gray patina and some minute traces of case color on the frame. Markings in metal are clear. Mechanically functional action. Wood lightly sanded with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Reproduction Holster
Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 262)
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Reproduction Holster American Civil War .36 caliber. 7.5" barrel. SN: 106601 (mfg. ca. 1861). Blued metal finish with case colored frame mounting one piece walnut bell shaped grips and octagonal barrel. Single action six-shot percussion revolver with Ormsby's naval engagement roll engraved to cylinder. Markings include COLT'S/PATENT to left frame with single line address on barrel reading -ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-. Item is struck with an L inspection initial to the left triggerguard. Serial numbers match on all parts except for arbor pin, which is non numbered and appears to be a period hand made replacement. Filled hole in butt where a swivel was installed during the period of use. Repaired grip at frame junction on left side. Notch rear sight added to barrel in address, German silver half-moon front sight an old period of use replacement. Item comes in an unmarked leather holster that appears to be a modern reproduction. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Dark with brown patina throughout and strong rifling. Metal finish shows a brown patina overall with weak markings on the frame, some light pitting around the forcing cone, recoil shield, and hammer. Gripstraps are tarnished on the edges. Grips show some handling ear, mars, and scratches. Action shows good timing. Holster with some scratches, scuffs, and mars overall, and some cracking to belt loop and flap.
Colt Fourth Model 1851 Navy Revolver in Casing Made from an Old Box
Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 262)
Colt Fourth Model 1851 Navy Revolver in Casing Made from an Old Box American Civil War .36 caliber. 7.5" barrel. SN: 98177 (mfg. ca. 1861). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, varnished smooth walnut one-piece grip. Single action percussion revolver with six-chambered round cylinder, hammer nose notch rear sight and German silver cone front sight. Barrel with one-line Hartford address, standard frame markings, roll engraved Naval battle scene on cylinder, matching serial numbers throughout including wedge and grip. Contained in an old wooden box redesigned to serve as an ersatz gun case, and includes a modern nipple wrench and some cleaning patches. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good with strong rifling and moderate amounts of oxidation with some pitting. Barrel with traces of blue in protected areas mixed with a moderately oxidized plum patina. Frame with a dully mottled plum brown patina. Brass with some nice traces of heavily tarnished silver. Markings clear throughout with most of the cylinder scene intact. Mechanically functional action, all nipples are modern replacements, as is the wedge screw. Grip with much of its varnish and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. Box with moderate wear and poorly assembled interior compartments.
Scarce .54 Caliber Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type III Mississippi Rifle
Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 262)
Scarce .54 Caliber Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type III Mississippi Rifle American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Originally browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines HARPERS/FERRY/1852 at the tail. Breech plug tang dated 1850. Mismatched dates on these arsenal altered rifles are not uncommon as they were fully interchangeable guns. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an AW/P inspection mark. Counterpane with the weak W.C.K. inspection of William C. Kirby. Kirby's inspection mark also appears upside down on the right barrel flat, forward of the bolster, indicating that this older iron barrel was re-proofed after the adoption of steel barrels at Harpers Ferry. Patchbox cut-out with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks, but no inspection mark. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct and with the added rack number 15. Type III long range ladder rear sight is of the 1855 pattern and is graduated 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on both sidewalls and 5 through 8 on the ladder. 1855 Rifle pattern iron front sight. Rifle equipped with Harpers Ferry added saber bayonet lug on the right side, 3.5" from the muzzle without a guide key. As a result the upper band is the shorter 2.5" variant used by Harpers Ferry on the guns that received saber bayonet lugs on the barrel, replacing the original 3.375" long upper band. Retains original sling swivels and a full-length swelled steel tip ramrod with good threads at the end. These all steel ramrods were added to some Harpers Ferry modified rifles that were intended to utilize conical ammunition. During the production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. This is one of those later alterations, which took place during fiscal years 1857-1859. According to Moller's research about 4,500 Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Rifles received this alteration, some being newly altered guns that were previously in their original configuration and others being re-alterations of previously modified rifles. He further notes that most of the Type III guns were bored out to .58 caliber, with only about 25% remaining in .54 caliber, like this rifle. A scarce variation on the Type III Harpers Ferry altered 1841 Rifle in .54 caliber. A correct pattern saber bayonet is offered for sale in the accompanying online timed auction. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Good. Good bore with strong 7-groove rifling and moderate oxidation, showing some scattered pitting. Metal cleaned chemically with no remaining finish, leaving a hazy, silvery-gray patina. Metal with some scattered pitting and mostly clear markings. Brass with an old cleaning and toning down to a medium gold color. Mechanically functional lock. Wood sanded with softened edges and showing moderate wear with numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Fine Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIA Alteration Mississippi Rifle - Ex Moller Collection
Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 262)
Fine Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIA Alteration Mississippi Rifle - Ex Moller Collection American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the HARPERS/FERRY/1854 at the tail. Breech plug tang dated 1855 a mismatch that is often encountered on these altered rifles. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an WW/P inspection mark. Counterpane with no legible inspection marks but with a clear JLR inspection inside the patchbox cut-out, the mark of Harpers Ferry Rifle Manufactory Foreman John L. Rowe. Patchbox cut-out with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct. A tiny GDM stamp is present in the toe line of the stock, near the buttplate, indicating ownership by George D Moller. Type II long range ladder rear sight that has been partially re-graduated with the original 200, 3, 4 on the right sidewall and the renumbered 5 through 10 on the ladder. Original brass blade front sight. Rifle equipped with Harpers Ferry added saber bayonet lug on the right side, 2.5" from the muzzle with a 1" guide key. As a result the upper band is the shorter 2.5" variant used by Harpers Ferry on the guns that received saber bayonet lugs on the barrel, replacing the original 3.375" long upper band. Retains original sling swivels and a full-length swelled steel tip ramrod with good threads at the end. These all steel ramrods were added to some Harpers Ferry modified rifles that were intended to utilize conical ammunition. During the production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. This is one of those early alterations and probably one of the 1,200 rifles altered in fiscal year 1855 that was not of "new production" to receive a Type II rear sight. The Type II rear sight replaced the fragile Benton folding ladder screw-adjustable rear sight. A rare Harpers Ferry 1841 variant rifle for the collector of Harpers Ferry rifles or Mississippi Rifles, and from the preeminent collection of American Military Long Arms. A correct pattern saber bayonet for this rifle is being offered in the timed online sale that accompanies this live sale. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Bore about fine, mostly bright with strong rifling, scattered oxidation and some scattered pitting. Barrel with some strong traces of brown finish mixed with a dull pewter gray patina. Markings in metal clear. Lock with some nicely mottled subdued case coloring that had faded and dulled. Mechanically functional lock is crisp. Brass furniture with a medium golden patina. Stock with fine and crisp with some feathery texture present. There is a very well executed arsenal repair to the stock on the offside of the breech plug tang where a tiny piece of wood has been inlet, so skillfully done as to be nearly invisible to the casual observer. There is a routing flaw in the patchbox, where a small piece of wood was unintentionally removed during the manufacturing process. Edges remain crisp and the wood shows only some scattered minor bumps, dings and mars, with an area of more substantial bruising on the reverse butt.
Rare .54 Caliber Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIC Mississippi Rifle Alteration with Ohio Surchar
Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 262)
Rare .54 Caliber Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIC Mississippi Rifle Alteration with Ohio Surcharge American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Lock marked with a {SPREAD-WINGED EAGLE}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines HARPERS/FERRY/1851 at the tail. Breech plug tang dated 1850. Mismatched dates on these arsenal alternated rifles are not uncommon as they were fully interchangeable guns. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an AW/P inspection mark. Counterpane with no visible inspection marks and none visible inside the patchbox cut-out either. Patchbox cut-out with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct. Triggerguard tang numbered 14, and counterpane stamped with an OHIO ownership mark. Type IIC long range ladder rear sight that is graduated 2, 3, 4, 5 on the left sidewall, marked 6 through 9 on the ladder and 10 on the left edge of the upper sight notch. 1855 Rifle style iron front sight blade on low base. Rifle equipped with Harpers Ferry added saber bayonet lug on the right side, 3.5" from the muzzle without a guide key. As a result the upper band is the shorter 2.5" variant used by Harpers Ferry on the guns that received saber bayonet lugs on the barrel, replacing the original 3.375" long upper band. Retains original sling swivels and a full-length swelled steel tipped ramrod with good threads at the end. These all steel ramrods were added to some Harpers Ferry modified rifles that were intended to utilize conical ammunition. During the production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. This is one of those mid-production alterations and according to Moller one of 1,050 rifles altered in fiscal year 1856 that received the new Type IIC rear sight. These were the first rifles to receive the new 1855 pattern front sight, rather than relying on the original brass blades. These rifles also saw the elimination of the 1" guide key from the saber bayonet lug. He notes that only 250 of these rifles remained in .54 caliber, with the other 800 being reamed up to .58 caliber. This is a lovely condition rifle in a very rare configuration that would be a fine addition to any advanced Mississippi Rifle collection, as most collectors do not have a .54 caliber Type IIC Rifle in their collection. A correct pattern saber bayonet for this rifle is being offered in the timed online sale that accompanies this live sale. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Very good bore with fine rifling and scattered pitting. Barrel retains some nice thinning brown which has mixed with a smoothly oxidized brown patina. Some stronger brown is present under the bands. Markings remain clear and crisp. Brass with a mellow butterscotch patina. Mechanically functional lock. Stock fairly crisp with good edges and lines, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. A very nice example of one of the rarer Mississippi Rifle variants.
Rare "Benton" Screw Long Range Sight for Type I Harpers Ferry 1841 Rifle Alterations
Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 262)
Rare "Benton" Screw Long Range Sight for Type I Harpers Ferry 1841 Rifle Alterations American Civil War Screw adjustable moving aperture rear sight for Type I alterations of the US Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle" performed at Harpers Ferry in fiscal years 1854 and 1855. Blued metal 2.25" tall by .75" wide, with a base cut for a dovetail mortise .5" by .7". Marked 200 on the base of the fixed notch and 3.., 4.., 5.., 6.. and 7.. along the left side of the ladder. A total of 1,631 1841 rifles were altered with this rear sight, with many later being re-altered to the more conventional long base ladder rear sight as the "Screw Pattern Sight" was delicate and easily broken. A rare part that is almost never seen for sale and absolutely necessary to restore a Type I Harpers Ferry alteration rifle if the sight is missing. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Retains much of the thinning and dulling blue with some oxidized freckling present, and remains complete and fully functional.
Confederate "A" Marked Cleaned & Repaired British Pattern 1856 Enfield Rifle Dated 1861
Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 262)
Confederate "A" Marked Cleaned & Repaired British Pattern 1856 Enfield Rifle Dated 1861 American Civil War .577 caliber. 33" barrel secured by two rounded screw clamping bands. NSN. Heavily oxidized metal, iron mountings, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading military rifle with saber bayonet lug, military ladder rear sight, base and blade front sight, sling swivels attached to the rear tang of the triggerguard and upper barrel band. Lock marked 1861/TOWER forward of the hammer and with a {CROWN} at the tail. Breech with post-1813 Birmingham commercial view, proof and definitive proof marks with a pair of 25 gauge marks stamped over the original Liege proofs. A Confederate "Cleaned and Repaired" A mark is present in front of the triggerguard. An additional single letter U, possibly a yet to be identified CS arsenal repair mark, is stamped behind the triggerguard tang. Barrel and stock are assembly numbered together, the lock is a period replacement from the CS refurbishment, as is the forward lock screw. The ramrod is a 30" swelled shank US 1855/61 pattern rod about 3" short of a usable length for this gun. See Captain Steven W. Knott's book Captured & Collected - Confederate Reissued Firearms for a discussion of these repaired guns marked with use of single capital letters forward of the triggerguard to mark them. Includes a partial English pattern snap cap with chain. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is fair, dark, dirty, heavily oxidized, pitted and with weak rifling. Metal heavily oxidized as well with scattered patches of surface roughness and some pitting. Buttplate and furniture with more oxidation and heavier pitting. Markings remain mostly legible. Lock functional, but has difficulty holding at full cock due to some ill fitting in the mortise. Lock functions perfectly out of the gun. Wood with moderate wear, showing numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars.
1862 Dated US Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Springfield
Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 262)
1862 Dated US Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Springfield American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading military rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and U.S./SPRINGFIELD forward of the hammer and dated 1862 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech dated 1862 as well, with the standard V/P/{Eagle Head} proofs on the left angled flat. No cartouches are visible on the counterpane. Retains the correct pattern US M1861 3-leaf rear sight, combination musket front sight and socket bayonet lug and both sling swivels. A correct, full-length, swelled shank tulip head ramrod is present in the channel under the barrel. A solid example of an 1862 dated Springfield Rifle Musket. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore partly bright with some oxidation and discoloration, primarily near the muzzle and very good rifling. Metal with a heavily oxidized brown patina combined with a large amount of old, discolored oil or varnish on the metal and the stock. Metal with some scattered surface roughness and some lightly scattered pitting. Lock functions crisply on all positions. Wood very good, crisp with good edges and showing an old coating of varnish which may have obscured the cartouches. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and dents from handling and use and some minor chipped loss forward of the triggerguard.
Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIB Alteration Mississippi Rifle
Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 262)
Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IIB Alteration Mississippi Rifle American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Originally browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines HARPERS/FERRY/1855 at the tail. Breech plug tang with matching 1855 date. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an WW/P inspection mark. Counterpane shows no legible inspection marks but with a weak JLR inspection inside the patchbox cut-out, the mark of Harpers Ferry Rifle Manufactory Foreman John L. Rowe. Patchbox cut-out with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct and with Harpers Ferry added B.73 bayonet mating mark. Type IIB long range ladder rear sight that is graduated 2, 3, 4 on the right sidewall and 5 through 10 on the ladder. Original brass blade front sight. Rifle equipped with Harpers Ferry added saber bayonet lug on the right side, 2.5" from the muzzle with a 1" guide key. As a result the upper band is the shorter 2.5" variant used by Harpers Ferry on the guns that received saber bayonet lugs on the barrel, replacing the original 3.375" long upper band. Retains original sling swivels and a full-length swelled steel tip ramrod with good threads at the end. These all steel ramrods were added to some Harpers Ferry modified rifles that were intended to utilize conical ammunition. During the production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. This is one of those earlier alterations and probably one of the "new production rifles" that was altered within months of having been produced. The Type IIB rear sight replaced original Type II rear sight and was an overall improved design with newly adopted sidewalls for adjustments and a redesigned elevator. A solid example of a Harpers Ferry 1841 variant rifle for the collector of Harpers Ferry rifles or Mississippi Rifles. A correct pattern saber bayonet is offered for sale in the accompanying online timed auction. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Very good. Very good bore is mostly bright with original deep 7-groove rifling and showing scattered oxidation and some pitting along its length. Barrel mostly a pewter gray patina with some thin oxidized brown patches and scattered areas of discoloration that gives the barrel the appearance of having some traces of finish. Lock with a mottled gray patina with freckled oxidation with some hints of the original case coloring. Markings remain clear and crisp in the metal. Mechanically functional lock is crisp. Brass with an attractive golden patina. Wood with more moderate wear and an old, light sanding leaving the counterpane edges somewhat soft. Some burn out and minor wood loss is present between the hammer and the tang. Otherwise with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Harpers Ferry US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Percussion Altered Musket
Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 262)
Harpers Ferry US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Percussion Altered Musket American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" barrel secured by three flat spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion alteration of a smoothbore flintlock muzzleloading musket. Lock with US/{Spread-Winged Eagle} forward of the hammer and marked in three vertical lines at the tail HARPERS/FERRY/1837. Breech plug tang dated 1836, breech with V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks. Counterpane with weak block letter AR/V AND V/JAS Harpers Ferry inspection marks. Rack numbered 13 on the top of the wrist and with the initials JS carved in the reverse butt. Arsenal altered to percussion via the Belgian or "cone in barrel" system. The Harpers Ferry alphanumeric alteration mating code A2 is stamped in the wood between the tang and the counterpane. Musket retains both sling swivels and a includes a reproduction ramrod. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore heavily oxidized and rusted, dark and dirty. Metal with a heavily oxidized patina, primarily a mottled brown color with scattered surface roughness and some scattered light pitting, more moderate in the last few inches near the muzzle. Lock with brownish mottling. Most markings remain legible. Lock functional but does not hold reliably at full cock, likely due to a worn tumbler or sear. Hammer screw replaced. Hammer with a strange cold blue type coloration. Ramrod a reproduction. Stock fairly crisp with good edges, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and some added finish. A nice looking untouched attic gun.
Frankford Arsenal Remington Maynard US Model 1816 Rifled & Sighted Musket Alteration
Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 262)
Frankford Arsenal Remington Maynard US Model 1816 Rifled & Sighted Musket Alteration American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked REMINGTON'S/ILION, NY/1857/U.S. in four vertical lines at tail. Tang of patent breech dated 1856, and with the partially legible bayonet mating code T/25. Counterpane with weak, illegible script cartouches. Rifled bore and upgraded with a US 1855 pattern long range rear sight and a steel blade front sight. Maynard priming system remain compete and intact. Retains both sling swivels and the button head ramrod that is correctly dished for use with elongated ball ammunition that is about 1" short of full-length. The initials FO are carved in the reverse butt. The musket is one of the US 1816 pattern muskets altered to the Maynard automated priming system at Frankford Arsenal circa 1856-1858, with 20,000 altered for the US government and 2,000 for the State of New Jersey. The guns were also rifled during the conversion process, with the US guns fitted with long range rear sights as this one is and most of the NJ guns not so equipped. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore heavily oxidized, dark and dirty with visible shallow 3-groove rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with a mottled brown and gray patina, showing scattered surface roughness, as well as some scattered pitting. Lock mechanically functional with tape primer complete. Wood with moderate wear, scattered bumps, dings and mars and some swollen grain suggesting it may have been wet at some point in time.
New Jersey Surcharged Frankford Arsenal Remington-Maynard Alteration Musket
Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 262)
New Jersey Surcharged Frankford Arsenal Remington-Maynard Alteration Musket American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked REMINGTON'S/ILION, NY/1857/U.S. in four vertical lines at tail. Tang of patent breech dated 1857, and with the mating mark L. A clear Luther Sage script LS cartouche is present on the counterpane, along with a clear block N.J New Jersey surcharge. Left side of barrel stamped N.J as well. Rifled but not modified with long range sight. Maynard priming system remains compete and intact, although the primer door is loose and can be removed. Retains both sling swivels and the full-length button head ramrod that is correctly dished for use with elongated ball ammunition. The musket is one of the US 1816 pattern muskets altered to the Maynard mechanical priming system at Frankford Arsenal circa 1856-1858, with 20,000 altered for the US government and 2,000 for the State of New Jersey. The guns were also rifled during the conversion process, with the US gun fitted with long range rear sights and most of the NJ guns not so equipped. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Near very good. Good bore is dark with moderate oxidation and some pitting and retaining good 3-groove rifling. Metal with a mottled gray and brown patina with scattered discoloration. Metal partly smooth with some surface roughness and light pitting, markings mostly clear. Mechanically functional lock including the priming system. Tape primer door is not securely attached and can be removed from the lock. Stock fairly crisp with good markings and numerous scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IB Mississippi Rifle Alteration - Ex-Moller Collection
Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 262)
Harpers Ferry US Model 1841 Type IB Mississippi Rifle Alteration - Ex-Moller Collection American Civil War .54 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained bands. NSN. Originally with browned barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle. Lock marked with a {Spred-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines HARPERS/FERRY/1855 at the tail. Breech plug tang dated 1855 as well. Breech with correct small V/P/{Eagle Head} proof and an WW/P inspection mark. Counterpane with no legible inspection marks but with a weak JLR inspection inside the patchbox cut-out, the mark of Harpers Ferry Rifle Manufactory Foreman John L. Rowe. Patchbox cut-out with the three router pilot holes found on Harpers Ferry made 1841 rifle stocks. Spare cone in patchbox. Buttplate without the "US" on the tang, as is correct and with Harpers Ferry added B.39 bayonet mating mark. Muzzle face additionally stamped D10, the original bayonet mating mark. While most examples with mating marks on both the muzzle face and buttplate tang are re-alterations of previously altered guns, this one is still in the correct and original Type IB configuration. The gun retains the screw-adjustable ladder rear sight, known as the Benton Sight, the first long range adjustable sighting system to be applied to M1841 Rifles at Harpers Ferry. In the end, it was found that these were simply too fragile for field use and were equally difficult to use. As such, many Type I alterations later received sliding ladder sights to replace the Benton sight. It is also equipped with the bayonet lug with 1" guide key on the right side of the barrel, near the muzzle. The first Type I alterations received a ring bayonet. To make room for the bayonet's hilt Harpers Ferry shortened the forestock and added newly made, shorter upper barrel bands, being 2.5" long rather than 3.375". This rifle retains all the correct parts as well as the sling swivels, and a Harpers Ferry all iron ramrod that was added to some alterations for use with conical ball ammunition. A small GDM stamp is present near the buttplate in the toe of the stock to indicate ownership by the late George D Moller. According to Moller's research some 1,041 Harpers Ferry made M1841 Rifles were returned to the arsenal from the Washington Arsenal during Fiscal Year 1855 to receive the Type IB modifications of the Benton sight and saber bayonet lug. The guns were left in their original .54 caliber configuration. Some of these were later further upgraded to Type IIB rifles with the new rear sight. This is a very rare gun, almost never seen for sale and from the preeminent collection of US Military Long Arms. A correct pattern saber bayonet for this rifle is being offered in the timed online sale that accompanies this live sale. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Very good. Very good bore with original 7-groove rifling and showing scattered oxidation and pitting. Barrel lightly cleaned with a dull pewter gray patina and scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings in metal clear. Lock with a smokey dark gray patina with hints of mottling and freckled discoloration. Mechanically functional lock. Brass furniture with a medium golden patina. Stock with moderate wear, lightly sanded with the edges slightly rounded at the counterpane. Otherwise wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Rare Double US Navy Inspected Whitney Navy Revolver
Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 262)
Rare Double US Navy Inspected Whitney Navy Revolver American Civil War .36 caliber. 7.5" octagonal barrel. SN: 28596. No finish remaining, brass triggerguard, two-piece smooth walnut grips. Single action percussion revolver with six-chambered un-fluted cylinder, frame notch rear sight and brass post front sight. Top of barrel marked E. WHITNEY/N HAVEN and with a small {ANCHOR} US Navy re-inspection mark where the barrel meets the frame. Face of cylinder with the P/GG inspection of US Navy Commander Guert Gansevoort who was the naval ordnance inspector at the Brooklyn Navy Yard circa 1860-1862 and in 1865. Matching serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, cylinder arbor pin, rear face of cylinder and in left grip. No number present on the frame or in the right grip. Many Whitney Navy revolvers saw service with the Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the last couple of years of the American Civil War and as a Brooklyn Navy Yard inspected example, this gun likely did as well. Based on the known serial numbers of Whitney Navy revolvers inspected on December 8, 1864 at the Washington Navy Yard, which end in the mid-26,XXX range, this gun was likely delivered at the very end of 1864 or in early 1865 as Gansevoort returned to inspection duties in New York. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. A scarce example of a cylinder inspected US Navy Whitney Navy, much less common than the FCW inspected naval arms which Frank C Warner inspected at the Whitney factory. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bore good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and decent rifling. Metal with a mottled oxidized gray patina with scattered surface roughness, age discoloration and some scattered areas of light pitting. Markings legible on barrel, no scene visible on cylinder. Arbor catch retention screw an old replacement. Mechanically functional action. Grips with moderate wear, lightly sanded and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Sharps New Model 1859 Cavalry Carbine
Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 262)
Sharps New Model 1859 Cavalry Carbine American Civil War .52 caliber. 22" barrel with single barrel band. SN: 65177. Blued and color casehardened finish, iron furniture, walnut stock and forend. Single shot percussion ignition breechloading cavalry carbine. Standard Sharps markings throughout on frame, lock and barrel are somewhat weak and difficult to read due to wear and oxidation. Retains ladder rear sight, German silver blade in base front sight and sling bar and ring. According to the Springfield Research Service serial number reference books, this carbine falls in the general range of Sharps carbines issued to the Maryland 1st Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry (#65128, #65209, #65844), although it is not a direct hit. Some initials are carved in the reverse of the butt, some illegible, but a clear set reads NTW. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fair. Bore is mostly dark and oxidized with some pitting and visible rifling. Metal heavily oxidized with a rich brown patina, scattered surface roughness and pitting and an overall untouched appearance. Lock and breech system mechanically functional, pellet primer system does not seam to operate, which is typical of these guns. Wood heavily worn with numerous bumps, dings, mars, gouges and some areas of wood loss around the sling bar mounts and receiver tang.
Rare Harpers Ferry US Model 1855 Type II Rifle Musket Dated 1860
Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 262)
Rare Harpers Ferry US Model 1855 Type II Rifle Musket Dated 1860 American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture and patchbox, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion ignition rifle musket with Maynard automatic tape priming system. Lock marked U.S./HARPERS FERRY forward of the tape primer magazine, primer door with {Spread-Winged Eagle}, rear of lock dated 1860 horizontally. Breech with weak matching 1860 date and left angled flat with V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks. Counterpane with two weak script cartouches, the first is essentially illegible but is probably the AMB of Harpers Ferry Master Armorer Armistead M Ball, and the second the JAS of Harpers Ferry's James A Schaeffer, the foreman of the stocking department. The gun is rack numbered 90 on the top of the wrist behind the breech plug tang. The gun retains the correct pattern of 1858 3-leaf long range rear sight, with the 300-yard leaf missing, the original musket pattern combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, both sling swivels and a correct pattern swelled shank tulip head ramrod. A partial roll of Maynard primers is in the magazine on the lock and a spare roll and two spare percussion cones are in the patchbox. 7,349 Model 1855 Rifle Muskets were produced at Harpers Ferry in 1860. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore dark and evenly oxidized with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Metal with a richly oxidized brown patina with hints of yellow color that suggest a part of the patination is old dried oil and grease. Markings in metal are clear, weaker in wood. Lock mechanically functional, including the Maynard primer lock. Wood fairly crisp with good edges, showing some scattered bumps, dings and mars and some added finish.
Published Southern Assembled US Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle
Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 262)
Published Southern Assembled US Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle American Civil War .58 caliber. 33" barrel secured by two flat brass spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Blued barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion ignition rifle with the Maynard automated priming system, assembled by the south from parts on hand after the capture of the Harpers Ferry Arsenal. Lock marked U.S./HARPERS FERRY forward of the primer door, with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} on the primer magazine door and dated 1858 horizontally at the tail. Breech with barely legible 1858 date as well, and the usual V/P/{Eagle Head} on the left angled flat. No cartouches on counterpane. Brass buttplate with mid-production "upside down" US mark. Equipped with 1858 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, correctly marked "R" on the leaves, rifle front sight and saber bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel, 3.5" from the muzzle. The rifle retains the lower sling swivel, but the upper one is missing, along with the bayonet lug and a portion of the upper band. A correct pattern swelled shank, tulip head ramrod is present. This rifle was featured in the 4th issue of North-South Trader's Civil War in 2009 (Volume 34 #4) by John Barone, which discusses the fact that the gun is almost certainly a southern assembled example built from parts on hand after the state of Virginia took the Harpers Ferry Arsenal on April 18 of 1861. According to the article, Barone acquired the rifle directly from the family of the solider who carried it during the war. A number of salient features led to this conclusion, most notably the scale on the blued barrel, indicative of a barrel that had been in or near a fire. In an attempt to keep the arsenal, the arms and the machinery from falling into southern hands, the arsenal was set on fire immediately prior to its capture. However the blaze did not completely destroy the arsenal as a concerted effort by many of the workmen, townspeople and the Virginia militia contained it and managed to save some 5,000 arms, 426 machines, thousands of hand tools and thousands of gun parts in various states of being finished. Other important features worth noting are the use of a short brass 1855 Rifle Musket type nose cap, a Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle lower barrel band and the use of the later pattern "oval" patchbox stock with earlier brass furniture. This oval cut out shows only rough finishing and has not been finished off to arsenal standard and other rough finishing is present on the stock as well, again not up to arsenal standards. Additionally, the brass furniture, particularly the patchbox and edges of the buttplate, show rough hand finishing work suggesting that these were unfinished parts that received a minimum of finish work, simply enough to be functional. An unknown number of arms were assembled and completed in the brief period of time that Virginia troops controlled Harpers Ferry, prior to the removal of the machinery, tools, parts and arms to Richmond and Fayetteville to begin production of more Confederate arms. Three copies of the North-South Trader's Civil War magazine that contains the article about this gun are included with it. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Very good. Bore is very good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and strong rifling. Barrel with some of the blue remaining, showing the scale and wear of a barrel exposed to heat and/or fire. Barrel with some scattered pitting as well, particularly at the breech. Lock functional but the feed hand is missing from the Maynard priming system so it would not work correctly and the primer magazine door is loose. Upper band damaged as noted in the description. Wood with moderate wear and showing the hand tool and finishing marks of a stock taken from its rough finished state to a functional state by a less than skilled workman. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Remington New Model Army Revolver in Modern Display Case
Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 262)
Remington New Model Army Revolver in Modern Display Case American Civil War .44. 8" barrel length. SN: 75705. Blued metal finish mounting smooth walnut grip panels, brass triggerguard, octagonal barrel, and fitted with topstrap notch and replaced mortised front blade sights. Single action six-shot percussion revolver with folding loading lever and martial markings. Inspection marks include A and H initials to cylinder with H to right barrel, A to triggerguard, J on left loading lever, and W to the left frame behind recoil shield. Left grip panel displays the boxed BH cartouche for inspector Benjamin Hannis. Standard barrel marking reads PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S.A./NEW-MODEL. Serial numbers match on the barrel and frame. Base of the grips hand engraved with the initials LK of a former owner with further L.K to the right panel. Item comes in a modern walnut display case with glass lid and purple felt lining. Included in the case are a .36 caliber bullet mold, modern artificially aged powder flask and a tin of caps by Fiocci. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some signs of light pitting throughout with brown patina and strong rifling. Metal finish retains some traces of blued finish at the edges with brown patina overall. Some light pitting near muzzle with some further mottled patina on the hammer. Cylinder displays some pitting at forward and rear edges with signs of polishing. Some further signs of abrasions visible overall. Grips worn with weak marking to left panel, and some scattered dents. Action shows good timing. Bullet mold has some scattered brown patina with further patina forming on flask. Some scattered light scratches overall.
US Springfield Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with Matching Numbered Stock
Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 262)
US Springfield Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with Matching Numbered Stock American Civil War .58 caliber. 12" barrel. NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading pistol carbine with Maynard's patent automated priming lock and captive swivel ramrod. Lock marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD at the front and dated 1856 at the rear, with a {Spread-Winged American Eagle} on the primer magazine door. Breech with small V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks and dated 1855 on the tang. No cartouches are present on the counterpane. The rear of the butt cap has the batch mating number 14 on it. Retains the original folding leaf rear sight which is in the dovetail backwards, the musket style front sight, sling ring in butt and sling swivel on barrel band. The pistol carbine is accompanied an original detachable stock complete with the attachment yoke and swivel in the toe. These stocks are less often encountered than the pistol carbine itself. The top of the buttplate tang is marked US and the yoke has the matching batch mating number 14. Matching pistol and stock examples are rarely encountered. The US Model 1855 Pistol Carbine was a European inspired idea that mated an overly long and ungainly handgun with a detachable stock, creating a poorly handling pistol or a short carbine with a wobbly stock. As such, the design was not particularly popular with the men they were issued to. Only 4,021 of these awkward and relatively unpopular pistol carbines were produced at Springfield between 1855 and 1857 and today they are relatively scarce. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good pistol, very good buttstock. Bore very good with strong rifling, moderate oxidation and some pitting, mostly bright from the breech to 2"-3" from the muzzle. Metal with scattered oxidation and discoloration, some scattered surface roughness and some scattered pitting, most notably on the barrel near the muzzle, the captive ramrod and at the breech. Markings in metal remain mostly clear and and crisp. Mechanically functional lock with complete and fully functional tape primer system. Pistol stock very good with scattered bumps, dings and mars, strong edges and the usual indentation where the detachable stock yoke mated with the grip. While the pistol stocks are often cracked or broken, this one is not. A small crack is present at the rear lock screw. Buttstock about very good with the usual bumps, dings and mars from service and use. Stock attachment mechanism fully functional and locks onto the pistol well.
US Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with Original Stock
Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 262)
US Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with Original Stock American Civil War .58 caliber. 12" barrel. SN: NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading pistol carbine with Maynard's patent automated priming lock and captive swivel ramrod. Lock marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD at the front and ated 1856 at the rear, with a {Spread-Winged American Eagle} on the primer magazine door. Breech with small V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks and dated 1855 under the rear sight. No cartouches are present on the counterpane. The rear of the butt cap has the batch mating number 2 on it. Retains the original folding leaf rear sight and musket style front sight, sling ring in butt and sling swivel on barrel band. The pistol carbine is accompanied an original detachable stock complete with the attachment yoke and swivel in the toe. These stocks are less often encountered than the pistol carbine itself. The top of the buttplate tang is marked US and the yoke has a partially legible batch mating number that may be 5. This gun is from the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. The US Model 1855 Pistol Carbine was a European inspired idea that mated an overly long and ungainly handgun with a detachable stock, creating a poorly handling pistol or a short carbine with a wobbly stock. As such, the design was not particularly popular with the men they were issued to. Only 4,021 of these ungainly and relatively unpopular pistol carbines were produced at Springfield between 1855 and 1857 and today they are relatively scarce. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good pistol, good buttstock. Bore good with strong rifling, moderate oxidation and some pitting. Metal with scattered oxidation and discoloration, some scattered surface roughness and some lightly scattered pitting. Markings in metal remain mostly clear and and crisp. Mechanically functional lock with complete and fully functional tape primer system. Pistol stock very good with scattered bumps, dings and mars, strong edges and the usual indentation where the detachable stock yoke mated with the grip. While the pistol stocks are often cracked or broken, this one is not. Buttstock about good with a repaired area at the toe with old nails and glue, most obvious on the reverse and much less noticeable on the obverse display side. Buttstock lightly sanded. Attachment mechanism has a weak spring and does not tightly attach to the pistol.
Starr Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 262)
Starr Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver American Civil War .44 caliber. 8" barrel. SN: 55711. Blued metal finish with case colored small parts mounting one piece walnut grips with hammer rear notch and front blade sights. Single-action percussion six-shot revolver with loading lever. Left frame is marked STARR. ARMS. CO. NEW. YORK. with right exhibiting single line patent mark reading STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15. 1856. Martial markings consist of B inspection initial to right barrel and on cylinder. Serial numbers match on hammer recess, forward frame, triggerguard, backstrap, cylinder, and grips. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some scattered oxidized spots and pinpoint pitting, and strong rifling. Item retains strong blue to underside of barrel beneath the loading lever, and shows strong blue on the triggerguard. Case colors remain visible on loading lever and hammer. Grips have been sanded and show some scattered light dents, and a pattern of dents to the butt. One cone has sheared off, one has shattered. Action shows good timing and lockup.
Whitney Navy Second Model 4th Variation Martially Inspected
Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 262)
Whitney Navy Second Model 4th Variation Martially Inspected American Civil War .36 Caliber. 7.5" barrel length. SN: 15097. Blued metal finish with brass triggerguard mounting two piece walnut grips and octagonal barrel. Single action solid frame percussion pistol with topstrap notch and front brass bead sights in addition to the Colt pattern loading lever typically encountered on this variation. Top of the barrel is stamped E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN. Revolver shows matching serial numbers on majority of parts but the loading lever does not match. Martial inspection markings include B initial on the triggerguard, cylinder, right barrel, and right frame. Replaced loading lever lug. Face of hammer has been welded and rebuilt, and the revolver mounts a non-matching replacement retaining screw for the loading lever. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Dark with brown patina throughout and some spots of oxidation, but maintains strong rifling. Metal finish has taken on a deep brown patina overall with mottled gray to brown hammer and some tarnish to brass triggerguard. Grip panels show some flaking to the finish, rounding at the edges of the butt, and scattered light dents. The loading lever lug is replaced, as is the lever retaining screw. Hammer has been welded and reformed. Action times and locks up, but shows excessive wiggle and a weak mainspring.
Hall Rifle Dated 1832 Converted to Percussion
Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 262)
Hall Rifle Dated 1832 Converted to Percussion American Civil War .52 caliber. 32.625" round barrel secured by three pin-retained flat bands. NSN. Browned and color casehardened finish (none remaining), iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Single-shot, breechloading percussion altered rifle with Hall's patent tilting breech block. Top of breech block marked in four lines: J.H. HALL/H. FERRY/US/1832. Interestingly the "US" is struck upside down, a strange and uncommon workman's mistake. Action altered to percussion by an unknown Federal contractor circa 1861. This is clearly the standard Northern alteration to percussion and not one of the more exotic Confederate alterations. Retains original offset notch rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug with offset blade, sling swivels and button head steel ramrod (cleaning rod). A nice example of the first US military arm to be produced at a national armory on the principle of interchangeable parts, altered to percussion from flint to extend the service life of the rifle and likely held in reserve for issue at the outbreak of the Civil War. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Standard counterbored muzzle without rifling for the first couple of inches closest to the muzzle. Metal with no finish on the exterior and a medium steel gray patina. Sides of breechblock where it has been protected by the frame with some color remaining. Markings on block remain clear and legible. Mechanically functional action. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars but without the often encountered crack behind the breech block from improper disassembly.
1863 Dated English Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket by Bentley & Playfair
Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 262)
1863 Dated English Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket by Bentley & Playfair American Civil War .577 caliber. 39" barrel. SN: NSN. Blued and color casehardened finish, brass furniture. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked in two lines forward of the hammer 1863/TOWER and with the British {CROWN} without a "VR" underneath at the tail. Left breech quadrant with Birmingham commercial view, proof and definitive proof marks and a pair of "25" gauge marks indicating .577 caliber. Toe of stock stamped BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR, the Birmingham maker of the gun, with a deep BSAT mark behind the triggerguard. A clear Birmingham Small Arms Trade (BSAT) cartouche is present in the obverse butt. Gun retains the correct original 900-yard military ladder rear sight, the combination musket front sight and socket bayonet lug, both sling swivels and a correct pattern jag head ramrod that is full length with threads at the end. A snap cap with an incorrect pattern chain is present as well. The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket was the second most used long arm of the American Civil War on both sides, with hundreds of thousands of commercial guns like this one seeing combat during the war. The toe of the stock has been burned and shows some wood loss and charring. This would encourage some to think that this gun could have been at the Battle of the Wilderness where the woods caught fire during the during the battle. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to near very good. Bore good, heavily oxidized and dark with visible rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with a mostly smooth, thick brown patina with some plum tones, showing some lightly scattered pitting, mostly in the breech and bolster area and some lightly scattered surface roughness. Mechanically functional lock. Wood fairly crisp with a rich, uncleaned patina. Toe of stock charred with some wood loss as noted. Wood shows some scattered bumps, dings and mars.
2nd Model Maynard Carbine Dated 1865
Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 262)
2nd Model Maynard Carbine Dated 1865 American Civil War .50 caliber. 20" barrel. SN: 22537. Blued and color case hardened finish, smooth walnut buttstock. Single shot percussion breechloading carbine with tilting barrel action. Lower right side of frame marked in three lines MANUFACTURED BY/MASS ARMS CO/CHICOPEE FALLS with the left side marked in four lines EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC. 6, 1859. Trigger plate tang marked 1865 and with the serial number. Two clear script cartouches are present at the reverse wrist, the GWS of George W Sherman and the JM of James Mills. Retains the original L-shaped leaf rear sight, pinched front sight and short sling bar with ring. The simple, durable and reliable Maynard carbine was one of the most used cavalry carbines of the US Civil War with some 20,000 produced circa 1863 to 1865. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore mostly bright with some frosting and oxidation and fine rifling. Barrel with some nice even coverage of thinned and faded blue, mixed with evenly oxidized metal mixing a plum-brown patina with the existing blue. Frame mostly oxidized to a dully mottled gray with hints of blues and some traces of case color. Markings mostly clear and crisp. Mechanically functional action. Stock fairly crisp with some scattered bumps, dings and mars.
T Bailey New Orleans Retailer Marked Percussion Shotgun Published in Confederate & Southern Agent Ma
Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 262)
T Bailey New Orleans Retailer Marked Percussion Shotgun Published in Confederate & Southern Agent Marked Shotguns American Civil War 10 Bore. 31" barrels. NSN. Browned barrels secured by double keys, iron furniture, checkered walnut stock. Double barrel percussion muzzleloading shotgun with platinum bands at breech and platinum blowouts in bolsters, double triggers and engraved iron furniture. Locks engraved with game scenes and marked T BAILEY. Barrel rib marked T BAILEY NEW ORLEANS. Thomas Bailey Sr was a Birmingham gunmaker to emigrated to American circa 1840 and established himself on Chartres Street in New Orleans during the early 1840s as a gunmaker, gunsmith and gun retailer. He became a Naturalized Citizen in 1848. By 1860 his two sons John Edward and Thomas Jr had joined the firm as gunmakers as well. Thomas Bailey was still listed as a gunsmith in the 1880 Census. This gun is published in Confederate & Southern Agent Marked Shotguns by Pritchard, Ashworth, Prince, et al on pages 154-155 and was credited to the Brian Akins collection at that time. Southern retailer marked shotguns from the Antebellum period are particularly desirable collectables. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores dark, oxidized and pitted. Metal heavily oxidized with a rich brown patina with scattered surface roughness and pitting. Markings remain mostly legible. Locks functional, but due to a break in the wrist the left hammer will not fall when the trigger is pulled unless the crack is closed, allowing the left trigger to bear on the left lock's sear. Stock with a break at the wrist that is fairly crisp and clean and could likely be repaired by a competent restoration gunsmith. Otherwise wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
2nd Model Merrill Cavalry Carbine
Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 262)
2nd Model Merrill Cavalry Carbine American Civil War .54 caliber. 22" barrel secured by a single rounded, solid spring-retained barrel band. SN: 15964. Bright finish, blued rear sight, brass and iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion breechloading carbine. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and in three lines at the front J.H. MERRILL BALTO/PATENT JUL 7 1858/APL 9, MAY 21-28-61 and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech lever marked J.H. MERRILL BALTO/PAT JULY 1858. Counterpane with crisp script RKH inspection above the sling bar, the cartouche of civilian arms inspector Robert K Whitely. Small L sub-inspection marks are found on many parts. Correct multi-leaf rear sight remains in place, with the base doubling as the latch for the breech lever. Pinched blade front sight in place as well, along with the iron sling bar and ring. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore heavily oxidized with surface rust and strong rifling. Barrel with a steel gray patina and scattered surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings remain mostly clear and legible. Mechanically functional action and lock. Wood crisp with good edges and numerous bumps, dings and mars from handling and storage.
Rare Tiffany Civil War Imported British Pattern 1856 Enfield Short Rifle
Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 262)
Rare Tiffany Civil War Imported British Pattern 1856 Enfield Short Rifle American Civil War .577 caliber. 33" barrel secured by two rounded clamping barrel bands. NSN. Blued finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion military rifle. Lock marked in two lines forward of hammer 1861/TOWER and with the British {CROWN} without a VR underneath at the tail. Left quadrant of breech with Birmingham commercial view, proof and definitive proof marks as well as a pair of "25" gauge marks indicating .577 caliber. Top of nocksform stamped with the */TC mark of Tiffany & Company. Rifle retains the correct 1,100 yard ladder rear sight, front sight, saber bayonet lug, both sling swivels and a correct pattern full-length jag head ramrod with threads at the end. A reproduction sling and a snap cap with the incorrect pattern chain are also included. While the famous New York firm of Tiffany & Co is typically thought of for their fine decorative arts, in particular lamps and jewelry, during the Civil War they imported and sold arms to the Union. The English imported sabers that they sold to the North were marked with same "Star"/TC mark found on the breech of this rifle. According to Document 99, the firm delivered 5,840 "long Enfield rifles" and 480 "short Enfield rifles" to the US Government during the war. The 480 short rifles were delivered between December 2, 1861 and January 17, 1862 at prices that ranged between $18 and $22 per rifle. This is one of those extremely rare Tiffany imported Enfield Short Rifles, and a very nice condition example. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good, moderately oxidized and retaining very good three-groove rifling. Metal with an evenly oxidized, mostly smooth brown patina. Markings on metal remain clear and legible. Lock plate lightly pitted, action mechanically functional. Wood lightly sanded with lightly rounded edges and with some minor bumps, dings and mars.
US Model 1842 Musket by Springfield - Dated 1853
Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 262)
US Model 1842 Musket by Springfield - Dated 1853 American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore infantry musket. Standard Springfield lock markings consisting of a {Spread-Winged Eagle} / US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail of the lock SPRING/FIELD/1853. Matching 1853 date on the breech plug tang with standard V/P/{Eagle Head}. Counterpane of stock with fairly clear script JS cartouche, the mark of Springfield Arsenal inspector James Stillman. A nominally .5" capital "W" is stamped on the reverse of the stock, the meaning of which is unknown. Retains original brass blade front sight, both sling swivels and a correct full-length trumpet head ramrod with good threads at the end. A very nice example the last of the US military smoothbore muskets. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. Fine, bright smooth bore with scattered oxidation and some discoloration. Metal lightly cleaned to bright, smooth with clear markings. Mechanically functional lock. Stock very good with strong edges and the expected scattered bumps, dings and mars. There is some more moderate wear along the forend with more dings, mars and some very minor loss due to wear along the upper edge near the barrel. Collector ID "A5" in white paint or ink on toe of buttplate.
Rifled & Sighted US Model 1840 Percussion Conversion Musket by Pomeroy
Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 262)
Rifled & Sighted US Model 1840 Percussion Conversion Musket by Pomeroy American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled barrel retained by three flat spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion altered musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} / L POMEROY forward of the hammer and 1843 / US vertically in two lines at tail of lock. Barrel tang dated 1843 as well with US / NWP inspection marks at breech and correct Pomeroy contract raised P proof in a depressed starburst. Clear script EB and WAT cartouches on counterpane, the marks of arsenal sub-inspector Elizur Bates and Ordnance Officer William Anderson Thornton. Bore is arsenal rifled with three lands and grooves, after the percussion alteration. Additionally a pattern 1855 long base ladder rear sight was added, as well as a tall blade iron front sight. Correct pattern, full-length trumpet head ramrod with threads at end, and face of rammer correctly modified for elongated ball ammunition. Both sling swivels present. It appears that most of the few hundred US Model 1840 musket that had been altered to percussion and were further upgraded by being rifled and sighted were arms that had been originally issued to the state of Virginia under the Militia Act of 1808. They were forwarded to Frankford Arsenal in 1860 for the rifling and sighting upgrade and were returned to the state before the outbreak of hostilities. Less than 500 US Model 1840 muskets were so altered for Virginia. This is likely one of those and as such a scarce secondary Confederate musket. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. Fine bright bore with crisp rifling and some scattered oxidation and discoloration along its length, primarily in the grooves. Metal lightly cleaned and crisp with crisp markings, showing some scattered freckles of surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock mechanically functional and crisp. Stock crisp as well with sharp edges and good lines, showing only some scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use. Collector ID "A11" in white paint or ink on toe of buttplate.
Fine Hewes & Phillips Type II Alteration of a Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Musket
Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 262)
Fine Hewes & Phillips Type II Alteration of a Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Musket American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" round barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Freckled traces of National Armory Brown finish, now essentially bright, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion altered US military musket. Lock marked with a {SPREAD-WINGED EAGLE}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail: SPRING/FIELD/1827. Hewes & Phillips added patent breech dated 1862 with H&P mark on face of bolster. Counterpane with no visible cartouches. Altered to percussion by the firm of Hewes & Phillips of Newark, NJ and additionally modified by adding a US pattern of 1858 3-leaf rear sight at the breech but without rifling the bores. Approximately 12,000 guns were so altered with patent breeches, and long range rear sights without rifled bores, primarily for the US government. Musket retains both original sling swivels, the H&P added, tall iron front sight on the upper band, the small socket bayonet mounting lug on the top of the barrel near the muzzle and a full-length original button head ramrod with good threads at the end. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Near Fine. Bore near fine, smooth and lightly oxidized but showing no real pitting and likely to clean and polish to bright. Metal lightly cleaned to "National Armory Bright" with some minor areas of freckled oxidation and discoloration and potentially some freckled traces of arsenal brown as this was a "National Armory Brown" period gun when in flint. Rear sight with much of its blue remaining. Markings remain crisp throughout. Mechanically functional lock. Very good stock with strong lines and edges and only some scattered minor bumps, dings and mars and a small grain crack to the rear of the lock mortise. Collector number "A3" on toe of buttplate in white ink or paint.
Frankford Arsenal Remington-Maynard Alteration of a US Model 1816 Musket
Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 262)
Frankford Arsenal Remington-Maynard Alteration of a US Model 1816 Musket American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked REMINGTON'S/ILION, NY/1857/US in four vertical lines at tail. Tang of patent breech dated 1857, and with the bayonet mating code I/B/74. Counterpane with visible script cartouches, the ET of Springfield inspector Elisha Tobey and the PH/3 of Ordnance Officer Peter Hagner who was part of the 1840s re-inspection team of Ordnance personnel inventorying and categorizing flint muskets in inventory. A script JS final inspection cartouche from Springfield Arsenal's Master Armorer John Stebbins is present behind the triggerguard. Rifled bore and upgraded with a US 1855 pattern long range rear sight and a steel blade front sight. Maynard priming system remain compete and intact. Retains both sling swivels and the full-length button head ramrod that is correctly dished for use with elongated ball ammunition. The musket is one of the US 1816 pattern muskets altered to percussion with a patent breech and the Maynard automated priming system at Frankford Arsenal circa 1856-1858, with 20,000 altered for the US government and 2,000 for the State of New Jersey. The guns were also rifled during the conversion process, with the US gun fitted with long range rear sights as this one is and most of the NJ guns not so equipped. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Very good bore with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Metal with a lightly oxidized and mottled steel and gray patina, with freckles of darker discoloration. Markings remain clear. Mechanically functional lock. Stock solid with good lines and edges, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. The collection number "A2" is on the toe of the buttplate in white ink or paint.
Rare Rifled Arsenal Percussion Alteration of a US Model 1840 Musket by Pomeroy
Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 262)
Rare Rifled Arsenal Percussion Alteration of a US Model 1840 Musket by Pomeroy American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled barrel retained by three flat spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion altered musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/L POMEROY forward of the hammer and 1844/US vertically in two lines at tail of lock. Barrel tang dated 1841 with US/JCB inspection marks at breech and correct Pomeroy contract raised P proof in a depressed starburst. Visible script NWP and WAT cartouches on counterpane, the marks of arsenal sub-inspector Nahum W Patch and Ordnance Officer William Anderson Thornton. Arsenal alteration from flint to percussion with the alphanumeric reassembly mating mark that appears to read 9A on the stock comb and O7 under the barrel, mismatched. These mating marks are associated with percussion alterations performed at the Watervliet Arsenal. Bore is arsenal rifled with three lands and grooves, an upgrade performed after the percussion alteration. The barrel and stock were likely mismatched at this point in time, as the Model 1840 musket was technically an "interchangeable parts" gun, although not always in practice. Matching reassembly marks on rifled examples have never been ecnountered by this cataloger. Correct pattern, full-length trumpet head ramrod with threads at end, face of rammer not modified for elongated ball ammunition. Both sling swivels present. According to Moller only 681 cone-in-barrel altered US muskets were later rifled without the addition of rear sights circa 1858-1859. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Good bore is evenly oxidized and dark with crisp rifling and only some lightly scattered pitting. Metal lightly oxidized to a hazy gray with freckles and patches of oxidized discoloration. Clear markings, mechanically functional. Stock with some wear, but retaining good edges and lines. Wood with scattered bumps, dings, nicks and some dents. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collection number "A4".
US Model 1864 Rifle Musket By Springfield Arsenal
Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 262)
US Model 1864 Rifle Musket By Springfield Arsenal American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three rounded, solid spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, color casehardened lock and hammer, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/U.S. forward of the hammer and in two horizontal lines U.S./SPRINGFIELD under the bolster, dated 1864 at the tail. Breech of barrel dated 1864. Upper left breech with typical V/P/{Eagle Head}. Counterpane of stock with two crisp inspection cartouches, the first the script GK of Springfield Arsenal sub-inspector George Kimball and the second the script ESA of Springfield's Master Armorer Erskine S Allin. Barrel with correct 1864 pattern 2-leaf rear sight with aperture hole for the 300-yard distance. Retains the musket style front sight and bayonet lug, both slings swivels and an original straight shank, tulip head ramrod that is full-length with good threads. A very nice example of a the last of the muzzleloading Springfield muskets, the final official rifle musket of the Civil War period. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Very good bore is evenly oxidized to a dark brownish color with strong rifling and only lightly scattered pitting. Metal lightly cleaned in the past with a medium pewter patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration and some areas of pinpricking and light pitting. Lock and hammer with strong case coloring that has dulled somewhat. Rear sight with much of its blued finish. Markings remain clear throughout with the exception of the breech date which is a little weak. Mechanically functional lock. Stock crisp with good edges and cartouches, showing scattered bumps, dings and handling marks and a couple of minor surface finish chips. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector number "A10".
Sharps Transitional New Model 1863 Carbine
Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 262)
Sharps Transitional New Model 1863 Carbine American Civil War .52 caliber. 22" barrel secured by a single spring-retained barrel band. SN: 72299. Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut buttstock with iron patchbox and smooth forend with single barrel band. Single shot percussion ignition breechloading carbine with Lawrence's patent pellet priming system, folding ladder military rear sight, German silver front sight blade, and saddle bar and ring on the reverse of the frame. Lock with usual Sharps and Lawrence patent information, reverse frame with 1848 Sharps patent marking. Barrel marked NEW MODEL 1863 forward of receiver and with three line Sharps address forward of rear sight. Two legible script cartouches are present opposite the lock, above and below the sling bar. Both are the GC of arsenal sub-inspector George Curtis. A block TWR inspection is present on the left barrel flat as well. The matching serial number 72299 is present on the barrel, under the forend. While this gun did not appear in the Springfield Reserach Service 4 volume set of serial numbers the three closest numbers are #72264 and #72304, both issued to the 15th PA Cavalry and #72310, issued to the 1st IA Cavalry. A scarce "transition" carbine, in the range of the change over in configuration and markings from the New Model 1859 to the New Model 1863. This gun bears the NM1863 markings but retains the NM1859 patchbox. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore good, moderately pitted and oxidized with strong rifling. Barrel with traces of blue and a nicely oxidized plum brown patina. Markings remain clear and legible. Frame an oxidized and mottled silvery gray with hints of weak case coloring and with some pitting. Mechanically functional action, although the Lawrence priming system does not appear functional. Wood with moderate wear, showing numerous scattered bumps, dings, mars and marks.
Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz Rifle Musket Type II with Bayonet
Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 262)
Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz Rifle Musket Type II with Bayonet American Civil War .58 caliber. 37.25" octagon to round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, beech stock without cheek rest. Single shot muzzleloading percussion rifle musket. Lock unmarked forward of the hammer, tail of lock with {Austrian Double-Headed Eagle}. Lock is a repurposed earlier Austrian Model 1838/42 lock, reprofiled for use in the Lorenz. Type II configuration with long range leaf rear sight in correct long dovetail cut with correct semi-helical profile musket front sight that doubles as a socket bayonet lug. Retains both sling swivels and a correct pattern original Austrian ramrod that is full-length but is missing the threads at the end. Includes a correct pattern Austrian Model 1854 Socket Bayonet. The Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz was the third most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War by both sides with hundreds of thousands being imported for use. The guns were imported in their original 13.9mm caliber (.547), as well as in various calibers that were attempts to ream them up to the more traditional .58 caliber then in use by both combatants. This example is one of those modified guns with a nominally .58 bore. Reports indicate these "modified" Lorenz rifle muskets arrived with bores anywhere from about .55 to .60 on the US side. The conventional wisdom has always been that the the nominally .54 caliber guns with block sights were more likely to have "southern" use, but little evidence backs that up, although there appears to have been more of the original caliber guns in use by the Confederates than by the Union simply because the Confederates were acquiring them as they already existed and were not having the guns modified at additional expense. This is a classic example of a gun likely delivered by an importer like Herman Boker. This gun is purely commercial without Austrian military markings, using a stock made without a cheek rest, all Austrian military guns had the cheek rest, and built with a repurposed older pattern lock remanufactured to fit and function in the Lorenz. A solid example of a Lorenz that was clearly imported for Civil War use, almost certainly by the Union. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore very dark and heavily oxidized with the weak but visible rifling. Metal with a moderately oxidized salt and pepper patina of freckled discoloration over gray metal. Mechanically functional lock. Stock near very good, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars, as well as some chipped loss around the tang and some of the surface grain cracks typically encountered on Austrian guns, most notably along the toe and comb of the stock. Bayonet good to very good.
US Model 1863 Rifle Musket by Springfield Arsenal with Whitney Marked Stock
Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 262)
US Model 1863 Rifle Musket by Springfield Arsenal with Whitney Marked Stock American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three rounded screw-clamping barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, color casehardened lock and hammer, blued bands, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/U.S. forward of the hammer and in two horizontal lines U.S./SPRINGFIELD and dated 1863 at the tail. Breech of barrel dated 1863 as well. Upper left breech with typical V/ P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks. Counterpane of stock with two inspection cartouches, the first the script MTH of an unknown Springfield inspector and the second a clear script ESA of Springfield's Master Armorer Erskine S Allin. Obverse stock with {Spread-Winged Eagle} over Whitney Arms Co. Barrel with correct 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight as the two-leaf 1864 pattern sight had not yet been adopted. Retains the musket style front sight and bayonet lug, both slings swivels and an original straigth-shank, tulip head ramrod that is full-length with good threads. In 1867 Whitney sold 6,943 US Springfield Model 1863 Rifle Muskets that he had acquired as surplus after the war. These guns were stamped with the Whitney Arms Co logo on the stock and typically had their barrels and furniture blued. Likely many of these guns ended up seeing service during the Franco-Prussian War. A very nice example of a completely correct US Model 1863 Rifle Musket that was then resold after the war by Eli Whitney Jr. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Near Fine. Bore about fine, mostly bright with strong rifling and moderate oxidation and discoloration near the muzzle. Metal with a lightly cleaned steel gray patina with scattered light oxidation and discoloration. Metal with a few areas of moderate pinpricking and light pitting. Markings remain clear. Mechanically functional lock with some nice traces of dulling and faded case colors. Stock with strong edges and lines, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. A collection number, A9 is on the toe of the buttplate in white ink or paint.
1862 Dated US Special Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Colt with New Jersey Surcharge
Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 262)
1862 Dated US Special Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Colt with New Jersey Surcharge American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" round barrel retained by three clamping bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Lock marked U.S./COLT'S Pt F A Mfg Co/HARTFORD Ct in three lines forward of the hammer and dated 1862 horizontally at the tail of the lock. Breech with matching 1862 date on top and standard V/P/{Eagle Head} on left angled flat. Left barrel flat marked STEEL. Counterpane and barrel flat both marked with N.J surcharges indicating purchase and ownership by the State of New Jersey. Retains correct 1861 pattern rear sight, the original musket style front sight/bayonet lug, both sling swivels and the correct pattern straight-shank ramrod. A very nice example of a Colt Special Model Rifle musket, especially since 1862 dated examples are quite scarce. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Fine bore is mostly bright with some darker surface oxidation near the muzzle and retains fine crisp rifling. Metal lightly cleaned with a smoky pewter patina showing some scattered light surface oxidation giving the gun a somewhat mottled appearance. Rear sight with some traces of blue. Markings clear and legible. Mechanically functional. Stock crisp with good edges, showing some scattered bumps, dings, mars and marks. Toe of buttplate with white collection number "A8" in ink or paint.
Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enfield with Two Sinclair, Hamilton & Co Markings
Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 262)
Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enfield with Two Sinclair, Hamilton & Co Markings American Civil War .577 caliber. 39" round barrel secured by three rounded screw clamping bands. NSN. Blued and color casehardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion rifle musket. Lock marked 1862/TOWER forward of hammer and with the {British Crown} at the tail without a "VR" underneath, as is correct for most Civil War imported Enfields. Left breech with Birmingham commercial view, proof and definitive proof marks as well as a pair of 25 gauge marks, indicating .577 caliber. Breech with additional J.P inspection mark. Top of comb, forward of buttplate tang with a tiny Sinclair, Hamilton & Company (S/HC) inspection stamp, and with remnants of the same mark on the reverse of the stock forend between the upper band and the nosecap. Toe line of stock with WILLLIAMSON BROS maker's mark. The firm was a partnership between Charles and George Williamson who were "gun, rifle and pistol makers" working at 70-71 Bath Street in Birmingham circa 1861-1873. Retains correct pattern 900-yard ladder rear sight, musket style combination front sight and socket bayonet lug and both sling swivels. Bands retain the doughnut shaped protectors on the ends of the screws. Retains a thin shank, full-length jag head ramrod with good threads at the end that is likely a later replacement. A very nice condition example of a Confederate marked Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket which was the second most used long arm of the American Civil War. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good as well, with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Metal with no finish, lightly cleaned with a pewter patina and showing some scattered oxidation and discoloration. Metal with some scattered pinpricking. Markings mostly clear, mechanically functional lock. Stock lightly cleaned with retaining good edges and lines and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector number "E1".
US Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Springfield - Dated 1862
Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 262)
US Model 1861 Rifle Musket by Springfield - Dated 1862 American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/U.S. forward of the hammer and in two horizontal lines U.S./SPRINGFIELD and dated 1862 at the tail. Breech of barrel dated 1862 as well. Upper left breech with typical V/P/{Eagle Head}. Counterpane of stock with two clear inspection cartouches, the first a script FWS of Springfield inspector Frederick W Sanderson and then the script ESA of Springfield's Master Armorer Erskine S Allin. Barrel with correct 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, musket style front sight and bayonet lug. Retains both slings swivels and an original swelled-shank, tulip head ramrod that is full-length with good threads. The most desirable representative US used military long arms from the American Civil War is a Springfield produced US Model 1861 Rifle Musket. 1861 and 1862 dated examples that are correct and in good condition are quite scarce as these guns saw the brunt of the fighting for the majority of the war. Finding one of these guns in very good to fine condition is even more difficult. This 1862 dated example is correct in every way and remains in very nice condition, making it a fine addition to any serious collection of Civil War small arms. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Fine bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some scattered surface oxidation. Metal very lightly cleaned with lightly scattered freckled surface oxidation. Markings remain clear. Mechanically functional lock. Stock with some wear and minor softening of the edges, but with very nice cartouches. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector number "A7". A very nice example of a desirable 1862 dated US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket.
US Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield
Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 262)
US Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three flat spring retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, brass nose cap, walnut stock. Standard two-line U.S./SPRINGFIELD lock marking with {Spread-Winged Eagle} on tape primer door, dated 1858 at rear of lock. Barrel with no visible date and the standard V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks that are somewhat weak. No cartouches present on counterpane. Correct 1858 pattern rear sight with curved top sight blades, correct musket style combination front sight and socket bayonet lug. Maynard tape primer mechanism remains complete. Retains both sling swivels and an original swelled-shank, tulip-head ramrod. A "transitional" 1858 dated example, the gun utilizes a left over brass nose cap from the earlier production Type I 1855 Rifle Muskets, but uses the new 1858 pattern rear sight from the Type II Rifle Muskets. A solid example of the standard US military long arm in service immediately prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore very good, moderately oxidized to brown with crisp rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Metal lightly cleaned in the past, now moderately oxidized with some pitting and surface roughness, mostly around the breech area and showing an overall freckled appearance. Mostly legible markings, with no visible barrel date. Mechanically functional lock, including the priming mechanism. Stock with moderate wear and scattered bumps, dings and mars. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector number "A14".
Prussian Model 1809 Potdam Musket
Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 262)
Prussian Model 1809 Potdam Musket American Civil War .72 caliber. 41.125" round barrel, secured by there flat brass spring-retains barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, brass furniture, beech stock with recessed cheek rest. Single shot smoothbore muzzleloading percussion altered musket. Lock marked with the {Prussian Crown}/Potsdam/GG forward of the hammer. Breech with weak {Prussian Crown}/FW and additional small inspection marks Brass furniture and most parts assembly numbered 20 throughout. Buttplate tang with Prussian unit marking reading 81 AC/KAGR. Fixed block sight on breech plug tang, brass blade front sight on upper band. Retains both sling swivels, spade shaped spring bayonet catch under the muzzle and a correct pattern full-length double trumpet head iron ramrod inventory numbered 106. This pattern of musket was originally produced in flintlock for the Prussian military and other large German states and its use goes back to the period of the Napoleonic Wars. After the adoption of the percussion system many the guns were altered to percussion and continued to see use until made thoroughly obsolete by the adoption of the Model 1841 Dreyse Needle Gun. With the outbreak of the American Civil War, Prussia and many other Germanic states took the opportunity to sell of large stock piles of these obsolete musket to American buyers. These guns saw heavy use during the first 12-18 months of the Civil War, primarily with Union troops in the Western Theater and many continued to see use with US troops sent to quell the Sioux uprising in Minnesota during 1862. One of the more heavily used import arms of the war, the "Potsdam" is a must have item in any collection of Civil War long arms. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Good smooth bore with moderate oxidation and some pitting. Metal moderately oxidized with a brownish gray patina. Breech with light to moderate pitting. Markings mostly legible. Brass with an medium golden patina. Mechanically functional. Stock fairly crisp with scattered bumps, dings and mars. A far above average example of a musket typically found in very well worn condition. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector's number "E3".
Austrian Model 1842 Musket Altered by Leman of Philadelphia
Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 262)
Austrian Model 1842 Musket Altered by Leman of Philadelphia American Civil War .69 caliber. 42.25" round barrel secured by three flat iron bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, beechwood stock with raised cheek rest. Single shot muzzleloading percussion altered smoothbore musket. Lock dated 851 with the first digit of the date omitted in the Austrian fashion. The matching assembly number 13 is present on most parts. The upper left side of the upper barrel band is marked with the US Ordnance Department alphanumeric bayonet mating code A83. Retains the original block rear sight, the iron front sight, the Laukart pattern bayonet spring catch under the barrel, both sling swivels and the correct full-length ramrod. In traditional fashion for the Austrian Model 1838 and 1842 muskets, the middle band is retained by friction with only the upper and lower bands retained by springs. The Austrian Model 1842 was originally produced in Augustin Consol lock (tube lock or "pill" lock) and many were later altered to percussion by the Austrians after the adoption of the System Lorenz in 1854. Thousands of Austrian Model 1838 and Model 1842 Muskets were sold to arms dealers and then resold to the United States during the first year of the American Civil War with Herman Boker and Company being one of the primary resellers of these guns to the Ordnance Department, delivering some 39,038. Some 25,000 of these guns were even delivered in their original Consol lock configuration the firm of Kruse, Drexel & Schmidt who managed to sell them to General John Fremont for the use of his Army of the West. Most of the Consol lock detonators necessary to use the gun exploded in transit, leaving the guns mostly unusable in hands of Fremont's men. 10,000 of the guns were subsequently altered to percussion by either Miles Greenwood & Co or Hall, Carroll & Co, both of Cincinnati. The balance were eventually shipped to the Frankford Arsenal for alteration to percussion, where the work appears to have been primarily contracted to the firm of Henry Leman who used the chambered breech method to alter these guns. The musket includes an original Civil War period 1857 style musket sling. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth bore very good, moderately oxidized with some light pitting. Metal lightly cleaned and now toning down with a medium pewter patina showing some some scattered light surface oxidation discoloration, as well as some pinpricking around the breech area. Mechanically functional lock. Stock fairly crisp, showing some scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Belgian Made French Style Model 1842 Rifled Musket
Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 262)
Belgian Made French Style Model 1842 Rifled Musket American Civil War .70 caliber. 40.5" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading smoothbore musket. Unmarked percussion back action lock, breech with Liege proofs and various crowned letter maker and controller marks. Obverse stock stamped with a {CROWN} script letter that appear to be "GW", likely the maker's mark. Musket retains both sling swivels the iron front sight blade on the upper strap of the top barrel band, and a full-length trumpet head ramrod with threads on the end. A lug for an angular socket bayonet is located under the barrel, 1.125" inches form the muzzle. Thousands of obsolete French and Belgian smoothbore percussion muskets were imported during the Civil War, primarily by the US, but some by the Confederacy as well, primarily as speculative purchases. This a solid representative example of those guns that were imported and saw service during the early months of the war. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth bore very good, moderately oxidized with some lightly scattered pitting. Metal cleaned, lock in particular with some polishing as well. Metal with some scattered light pitting, particularly on the lock. Mechanically functional lock. Wood with moderate wear and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. Toe of buttplate with collector inventory number "E5" in white ink or paint.
Belgian Model 1844/60 Piedmontese Rifled Musket
Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 262)
Belgian Model 1844/60 Piedmontese Rifled Musket American Civil War .71 caliber. 40.5" round barrel secured by three flat spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion rifled musket. Lock marked with the small {Crown}/AF mark of Auguste Francotte, stock with Francotte maker's roundel on obverse. Belgian proofs at breech and forward of the bolster. Screw retained fixed notch rear sight on breech plug tang, iron front sight blade on barrel, behind the front strap of the upper barrel band. Retains both sling swivels and a full-length trumpet head ramrod. 10,176 Belgian muskets of this pattern were imported during the American Civil War and are identifiable in period reports as their screw mounted fixed sights are noted. 2,000 were supplied by Marcellus Hartley and the balance were delivered by Herman Boker as his Sample #15. A very nice condition example of a less common Civil War import arm. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bore very good, moderately oxidized and mostly dark but with strong rifling and only some lightly scattered pitting. Metal with a medium pewter patina, showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration and some areas of pinpricking and very light pitting, primarily around the breech area. Clear markings throughout. Mechanically functional lock. Stock with strong lines and edges, showing some scattered bumps, dings and mars. To of buttplate with white ink or paint collection number "E4".
Richmond Arsenal Rebuilt US Model 1855 Rifle Musket
Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 262)
Richmond Arsenal Rebuilt US Model 1855 Rifle Musket American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion ignition rifle musket with Maynard's patent automatic priming lock. Lock marked in two lines at the front: U.S./SPRINGFIELD and dated 1859 at the tail. Primer magazine door with {Spread-Winged American Eagle} motif. Breech with no visible date but rack numbered B/10. Left angled breech flat with the usual, but weak, V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks and a Richmond Arsenal "reinspection" {Five Pointed Star} mark, identified in Murphy & Madaus' Confederate Rifles & Muskets (p.607) as a mark found on Richmond Arsenal rebuilt and assembled muskets using recycled US parts. The stock is marked with a .25" capital "S" on the counterpane, a small "T" behind the triggerguard, another "T" in the barrel channel and possibly a "Q" in the barrel channel as well, although it is not well defined. Stock with screw retained iron nose cap. Barrel with 1855 pattern long range rear sight, not found on 1859 or later dated 1855 Rifle Muskets, further indication of the composite nature of the Richmond assembled gun. Retains the original combination musket front sight and socket bayonet lug on the barrel, both sling swivels, a partial roll of priming tape in the lock's magazine and a full-length correct pattern swelled-shank tulip head ramrod. Records from the Richmond Arsenal complied by author and researcher Paul Davies in his book C.S. Armory Richmond indicate that the arsenal repaired some 20,904 .58 caliber rifle muskets between August of 1862 and December of 1864. Overall a very nice example of a Confederate assembled and refurbished Model 1855 Rifle Musket. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good as well, partly bright with moderate oxidation and strong rifling, showing no significant pitting. Metal lightly cleaned to bright with a dulling steel patina and scattered freckles and patches of oxidized surface discoloration. Markings are mostly legible in the metal, with the proof marks on the barrel soft and the breech date not present as noted. Lock markings are crisp and clear, lock mechanically functional, tape primer system intact. Stock very good to fine, with crisp edges and lines, showing no indications of having been sanded. Wood does show some scattered bumps, dings and mars. Counterpane appears to have never been cartouched with the "S" mark present, mentioned above. Lack of cartouches suggest this was a replacement stock that Richmond used, rather than one that had been part of an assembled gun. It was possibly from some of the stores of finished and partly finished parts acquired at Harpers Ferry when it was taken by the state of Virginia. The toe of the buttplate has the collection number A6 on it in white ink or paint.
Arsenal Altered and Rifled US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Musket by Springfield
Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 262)
Arsenal Altered and Rifled US Model 1828 (1816 Type III) Musket by Springfield American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot arsenal rifled muzzleloading percussion altered infantry musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle}/US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail SPRING/FIELD/1838. Breech plug tang date 1838, as well. Breech with P/{Eagle Head}/V proof and inspection marks. Counterpane with two script cartouches, one illegible and the second the clear script EB/2 rating cartouche of Elizur Bates from the 1840s inventory of US flintlock muskets. A crisp script JS is behind the triggerguard, the final acceptance mark of Springfield Assistant Master Armorer John Stebbins. Retains the original brass front sight on the top strap of the upper barrel band, the lug for an angular socket bayonet on top of the barrel, near the muzzle, both sling swivels and a full-length button head ramrod with good threads at the end. Arsenal altered to percussion with the mating code A7 stamped in the wood to the left of the breech plug, indicating the work was done at Harpers Ferry. Arsenal rifled with three broad, shallow lands and grooves. The reverse stock is carved with the initials and marks J+ExH. The triggerguard tang is stamped PX10ARA, the meaning of which is not known and may be an old collection or museum cataloging mark. Only 681 US Model 1822/28 cone-in-barrel altered muskets were rifled and did not receive long range rear sights. 680 were rifled at Frankford Arsenal in 1858 and one was rifled at Harpers Ferry in 1859. Due to a number of issues the process was halted by the Secretary of War and further rifling of cone-in-barrel altered US 1822/28 was not performed. A scarce example of a transitional arm from the end of the flintlock and smoothbore era to the beginning of the rifled percussion period. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore dark and evenly oxidized with good rifling and some scattered pitting. Metal with a freckled and oxidized steel gray patina, showing even pinpricking and some light pitting . Lock mechanically functional. Stock very good and fairly crisp with strong edges and far more figure than is typical in an arsenal produced long arm of the period. Wood shows the expected scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling, storage and use. The toe of the buttplate has the white ink or paint collection number A1 on it.
Harpers Ferry Rifled & Sighted US Model 1842 Musket
Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 262)
Harpers Ferry Rifled & Sighted US Model 1842 Musket American Civil War .69 caliber. 42" rifled round barrel secured by three flat spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked with {Spread-Winged Eagle} over US forward of hammer and HARPERS/FERRY/1854 vertically at tail. Tang dated 1853. Breech with the usual V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks and a smaller PB/P Harpers Ferry barrel inspection from arsenal sub-inspector Philip Burkart. Only the outline of a cartouche is visible on counterpane. A period W is carved in the obverse stock and the reverse wrist and stock are carved with the saying "Bully in the woods". US Model 1855 pattern long range rear sight, correct added tall iron blade front sight on front of upper double strapped band with correct groove in barrel underneath, bore rifled with three broad, shallow grooves. Retains both sling swivels and a period trumpet head ramrod that is full-length and is correctly dished at the face for the use with elongated ball ammunition. A total of 23,683 US Model 1842 muskets were rifled and sighted between 1856 and 1859, primarily at Springfield (9,929) and Harpers Ferry (11,060). 1,313 were altered at Frankford Arsenal in 1857-1858 and 1,381 were altered at St. Louis Arsenal in 1857. As both Springfield and Harpers Ferry primarily rifled guns that they had produced and were in strogae at their respective facilities, this gun was likely rifled at Harpers Ferry. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to near very good. Bore moderately oxidized with scattered pitting and only traces of rifling. Metal with a mottled and oxidized salt and pepper patina with scattered patches of surface roughness. Some pitting present, mostly at the breech and bolster area, but lightly scattered throughout. Markings mostly legible. Mechanically functional. Stock with moderate to heavy wear and numerous scattered bumps, dings, mars and marks. Toe of buttplate with collection number A3 in white ink or paint.
Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz Rifle Musket Type I
Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 262)
Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz Rifle Musket Type I American Civil War 13.9mm (.547") caliber. 37.25" octagon to round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Blued finish, iron furniture, beech stock with raised cheek rest. Single shot muzzleloading percussion rifle musket. Lock marked forward of the hammer with date 860 in the traditional Austrian fashion, omitting the first number in the year. Tail of lock with {Austrian Double-Headed Eagle}. Breech marked with the {Austrian Double-Headed Eagle} as well and the contractor name that appears to be IG JUST. Stockel shows a Jakob Just working in Ferlach, Austria as a gunmaker during the 1st quarter of the 19th century and it is likely that this was a relative or descendant. A contractor J is also stamped in the toe line of the stock behind the triggerguard with usual Austrian inspection marks in the metal. The matching mating mark "6" is found on most parts, although in some cases it is quite worn. Type I configuration with fixed block rear sight in correct short dovetail with correct semi-helical profile musket front sight that doubles as a socket bayonet lug. Retains both sling swivels and a correct pattern original Austrian ramrod that is full-length and has some threads at the end. The Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz was the third most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War by both sides with hundreds of thousands being imported for use. Some of the imported guns were blued, like this one appears to have been, giving rise to the nickname "Austrian Enfields" among some US soldiers for those blued guns. The guns were imported in their original caliber like this one, as well as in various calibers that were attempts to ream them up to the more traditional .58 caliber then in use by both combatants. Reports indicate these "modified" Lorenz rifle muskets arrived with bores anywhere from about .55 to .60 on the US side. The conventional wisdom has always been that the the nominally .54 caliber guns with block sights were more likely to have "southern" use, but little evidence backs that up, although there appears to have been more of the original caliber guns in use by the Confederates than by the Union simply because the Confederates were acquiring them as they already existed and were not having the guns modified at additional expense. A very nice, far above average condition example of an important Civil War import arm. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore dark and oxidized with the original 4-groove Austrian rifling in good condition. Metal with moderately oxidized salt and pepper patina of freckled discoloration over gray metal. Markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional lock. Stock very good with scattered bumps, dings and mars and some chipped loss, mostly around the breech plug tang.
New Jersey Surcharge Trenton Contract US Model 1861 Rifle Musket
Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 262)
New Jersey Surcharge Trenton Contract US Model 1861 Rifle Musket American Civil War .58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and U.S./TRENTON forward of the hammer and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech dated 1864 as well. Left angled flat with the usual V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks with the left barrel flat and counterpane showing NJ surcharges for New Jersey. Retains the correct 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, the musket combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, both sling swivels and an original swelled shank tulip-head ramrod. A solid example of a New Jersey contract Model 1861 Rifle Musket from the height of the American Civil War. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good, partly bright with strong rifling, some oxidation and a few dings around the face of the muzzle. Metal lightly cleaned with scattered areas of surface oxidation, discoloration and some pinpricking. Markings remain clear throughout. Mechanically functional lock. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars, including a couple of small chips at the toe. Otherwise uncleaned and with good edges.
Whitney Type III "Enfield" Pattern Rifle
Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 262)
Whitney Type III "Enfield" Pattern Rifle American Civil War .58 caliber. 33" barrel secured by two solid, rounded spring-retained barrel bands. SN: A2. Bright finish, steel furniture, brass triggerguard and lock screw escutcheons, pewter nosecap, walnut stock. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading military rifle. Lock deeply marked in a single line E. WHITNEY along the lower edge, under the bolster. Barrel numbered A2 under the muzzle. Rifle retains the Whitney "Mid-Range" leaf rear sight, base and blade front sight, saber bayonet lug 4" from the muzzle, both sling swivels and an incorrect cut down Austrian Lorenz ramrod that may be a period of use replacement. The initials JM? are lightly carved in the obverse stock. While this pattern of "Enfield" style rifle was previously categorized as a "Type IV" by Flayderman, more recent and detailed scholarship by George Moller classifies them as "Type III" rifles. Moller further notes that the approximately 775 rifles of this pattern produced by Whitney were likely Federal purchases via Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, moderately oxidized with some scattered light pitting and good seven groove Whitney rifling. Metal lightly cleaned with a medium with a dull pewter gray color and scattered surface oxidation with discoloration and some pitting primarily at the breech. Mechanically functional lock. Wood lightly sanded with some rounding to the edges. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Harpers Ferry US Model 1855 Type IV Iron Mounted Rifle
Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 262)
Harpers Ferry US Model 1855 Type IV Iron Mounted Rifle American Civil War .58 caliber. 33" round barrel secured by two flat iron spring retained bands. NSN. Bright barrel, color casehardened lock, iron furniture with short brass nose cap, walnut stock. Single shot, muzzleloading percussion rifle with Maynard automated tape primer lock. Lock marked in two horizontal lines forward of the hammer: US/HARPERS FERRY and dated 1859 at tail of lock. Primer magazine door with {Spread-Winged Eagle}. Breech dated 1859 as well, breech with standard V/P/{Eagle Head} inspection marks. Counterpane with two clear script cartouches, the AMB of Harpers Ferry's Master Armorer Armistead M Bell and the TR of Thomas Russell, foreman of the Harpers Ferry rifle shop. US on buttplate tang, "U" marks on both barrel bands. 1858 Pattern three-leaf, short base rear sight with the sight leaves appropriately marked "R", low-base iron rifle front sight, saber bayonet lug on obverse of barrel near muzzle. Iron furniture throughout, with the exception of the short brass nose cap. Second type stock with patchbox cut in an oval with an original spare nipple in the patchbox. 1855 pattern hammer with primer tape cutter face and notch in nose. Rifle retains both sling swivels and an original tulip head, swelled shank ramrod with good threads at the end. This was a transitional variation of the 1855 Rifle, long known simply as the "Type II" 1855 Rifle, lumping all iron mounted guns together regardless of evolution or minor differences in features. Willyard has reclassified these guns as "Type IV" and his research suggests that only 294 of these iron mounted rifles with brass nose caps were produced circa 1859, using up the inventory of old stock tips available. A very nice example of the classic "iron mounted" variant of the 1855 rifle to be made before the war erupted. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Bore very good, moderately oxidized and with some light pitting but retaining very good rifling. Metal with a mottled and oxidized brownish gray patina with some scattered pin pricking, mostly around the breech and bolster area, as well as some lightly scattered minor surface roughness. Lock with a rich bluish-brown patina with some traces of case coloring, other steel parts with a mottled and oxidized brownish patina similar to the barrel. Markings are relatively clear throughout. Mechanically functional lock with the Maynard primer system complete. Wood fairly crisp and with some feathery texture in some areas, not sanded and with nice edges. Two chips are present on either side of the breechplug tang, with the right one showing an old repair with a square nail the left one showing some missing wood. Otherwise the wood shows the expected scattered bumps, dings and mars. There is also some minor gapping at the buttplate on the reverse and a tiny crack between the buttplate and the patchbox on the obverse.
2nd Model Joslyn Carbine - Model 1864
Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 262)
2nd Model Joslyn Carbine - Model 1864 American Civil War .52 RF. 22" barrel. SN: 6438. Blued barrel, color casehardened lock and hammer, blued iron furniture, walnut stock. Single shot, breechloading metallic cartridge cavalry carbine. Lock marked in three horizontal lines JOSLYN FIREARMS Co/STONINGTON, CONN./1864. Breechblock and breech tang both numbered 6438. Left of barrel breech with a FDL sub-inspection, the mark of civilian Ordnance Department inspector Frederick D Livingston. No cartouches are present on the flat opposite the lock. 2nd Model pull release breech latch as is standard on these later production guns, along with iron furniture including a single barrel band secured by a spring. Retains the original 1861 pattern leaf rear sight, iron blade front sight and saddle bar with ring. Roughly 12,500 of these 2nd Model (M1864) carbines were produced with 8,000 being acquired by the US Government, like this one, and the balance being sold commercially. A fine example of one of the interesting secondary carbines of the Civil War period. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore very good, moderately frosted and dull with strong rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with a brown patina over most of the surfaces and a few spots of minor surface rust, along with some lightly scattered pitting. Markings in metal clear. Action mechanically functional. Wood lightly sanded but retaining good edges, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Palmer Carbine
Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 262)
Palmer Carbine American Civil War .50RF Government (.50 Spencer) caliber. 20" round barrel secured with single barrel band. SN: NSN. Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single shot bolt action cartridge saddle ring carbine. Lock marked in three lines: U.S./E.G. LAMSON & CO/WINDSOR, VT. and dated 1865 at the tail. Top of receiver marked in two lines: PATENTED DEC. 22, 1863. Counterpane with no visible cartouche. Carbine retains the L-shaped folding leaf rear sight with aperture hole, musket style iron blade front sight, short sling bar and ring. The Palmer Carbine holds the distinction of being the first bolt action metallic cartridge firearm to be acquired by the US military. Only 1,001 of the carbines were produced but their delivery was after the conclusion of the American Civil War, so they never saw service and were subsequently sold as surplus. An important part of any Civil War carbine collection as the Palmer and the Ball were both the first attempts to standardize a metallic cartridge for the US military, who had chosen the .50 Rimfire Government, better known as the .50RF Spencer. Although both were Civil War period contracts, neither were delivered in time. A very fine condition example of a rare gun. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore with good rifling, heavy frosting and evenly distributed light pitting. Metal with no finish and a medium pewter gray patina, showing scattered freckles of oxidized discoloration, minor surface roughness and some scattered pinpricking. Markings mostly legible. Action mechanically functional, but the nose of the hammer with the blade rimfire firing pin is chipped. Wood lightly sanded with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Allen & Thurber Dragoon Pepperbox
Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 262)
Allen & Thurber Dragoon Pepperbox .36 caliber. 5.5" ribbed barrel cluster. SN: 150. No finish remaining, varnished smooth walnut two-piece grips. Double action percussion pepperbox with ribbed 6-barrel cluster, engraved frame and recoil shield, spur triggerguard and no sights. Barrel marked on two of the ribs PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL and ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER. Left side of bar hammer marked ALLEN'S PATENT. Matching serial number 150 in triggerguard, on upper rear of barrel breech, on left of frame under the grip and in both grips. A solid example of the somewhat uncommon large and heavy "Dragoon" sized pepperbox. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bores dark and oxidized with pitting. Metal with a moderately oxidized and mottled gray appearance with clear markings. Mechanically functional. Grips with moderate wear, marks and dings.
Merwin & Bray Marked Ball & Williams Assembled Ballard Military Carbine
Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 262)
Merwin & Bray Marked Ball & Williams Assembled Ballard Military Carbine American Civil War .56-56 Spencer. 22" barrel secured by a single spring-retained rounded barrel band. SN: 392. Blued finish, iron mountings, walnut stock and forend. Single shot metallic cartridge breechloading carbine with dropping block action and "split breech" block. Weak Ballard patent markings on right of receiver and weak Merwin & Bray markings on left, with serial number. Equipped with folding leaf military rear sight, dovetailed front sight blade, manual extractor under forend and sling swivels in the toe of the butt and on the barrel band. These scarce carbines were assembled by Ball & Williams after the failure of Dwight, Chapin & Co, using parts produced by the bankrupt company. They were part of a total of roughly 1,800 carbines in this configuration produced circa 1864 initially for a US military contract that had been secured by Merwin & Bray, but which due to production delays and the Dwight, Chapin & Con bankruptcy was essentially canceled with only about 115 guns being delivered. Roughly 1,000 of the carbines produced were subsequently sold to the State of Kentucky in in April of 1864. A scarce secondary martial US Civil War carbine. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore good, dark and oxidized with pitting but decent rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with a mottled brown patina, showing scattered surface roughness and some pitting and weak markings. Mechanically functional action, but the operating lever does not lock into the closed position. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
Allen & Thurber "Baby Dragoon" Pepperbox
Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 262)
Allen & Thurber "Baby Dragoon" Pepperbox .32 caliber. 4.5" fluted barrels. SN: O 165. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, smooth varnished two-piece walnut grips. Double action bar hammer percussion pepperbox with engraved frame and recoil shield, fluted six barrel cluster and no sights. Barrel marked in one of the flutes ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER on the left side of the bar hammer ALLENS PATENT/1845. Matching serial number 165 inside triggerguard, on frame under left grip, on upper breech of barrel and inside both grips. A very nice condition larger than average Allen & Thurber pepperbox often referred to as a "Baby Dragoon" as it is larger than the medium frame guns but not the size of an actual "Dragoon" pepperbox. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bores moderately oxidized with some pitting. Barrels with some very nice thinning blue remaining, blending with an attractive plum patina. Frame and recoil shield with crisp engraving and an attractive thin brown patina. Mechanically functional action. Grips with some light wear, dents and dings and much of their varnish remaining.
Early Transition Dragoon Sized Cased Allen & Thurber Pepperbox
Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 262)
Early Transition Dragoon Sized Cased Allen & Thurber Pepperbox .36 caliber. 5.5" ribbed barrel cluster. SN: 163. Blued finish, varnished smooth walnut two-piece "dog leg" grips. Double action percussion pepperbox with ribbed 6-barrel cluster, engraved frame and recoil shield, oval triggerguard and no sights. Barrel marked on two of the ribs PATENTED 1837 CAST-STEEL and ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER. Left side of bar hammer marked ALLEN'S PATENT. Matching serial number 163 in triggerguard, on upper rear of barrel breech, on left of frame under the grip and in both grips. The gun is contained in a period Allen casing with a compartmentalized interior lined in burgundy velvet. The casing includes a two-cavity iron pepperbox mold that casts both a round and an oval bullet, a shell motif pocket pistol sized flask and some loose percussion caps. This gun comes from the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. A solid example of a fairly scarce "transitional" Dragoon pepperbox that retains the grip angle of the Norwich era production guns. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bores good, dark, moderately oxidized and pitted. Metal with traces of blue on the barrel cluster in protected areas, mixed with a mostly smoothly oxidized plum brown patina. Engraving remains clear and fairly crisp, markings remain legible. Mechanically functional action, one nipple is chipped with part of it missing. Grips with some wear, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars but no finish. Case good to very good, showing moderate wear and some marks on the exterior with the interior lining showing moderate to heavy wear, significant fading and discoloration and staining from mold or mildew. Accessories good to very good.
5th Model Burnside Carbine
Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 262)
5th Model Burnside Carbine American Civil War .54 caliber. 21" barrel. SN: 9565. Blued and color casehardened finish, smooth oil-finished walnut forend and stock. Single shot percussion breechloading cavalry carbine with aperture leaf rear sight, pinched front sight blade, saddle bar and ring and sling swivel in toe. Top of chamber marked in BURNSIDE PATENT/MODEL OF 1864 over the serial number, breech block with matching serial number. Left wrist with two clear script GC cartouches, the mark of Springfield Arsenal civilian sub-inspector George Curtis. A small HDH block inspection is present on the bottom of the forend, the mark of arsenal sub-inspector Henry D. Hastings, whose cartouche often appears on 5th Model Burnside Carbines with Curtis'. This carbine is from the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bore very good, mostly bright with fine rifling and scattered oxidation. Metal with some nice thinning blue on the barrel, some bright blue on the lever and with some strong traces of case color on the frame. Barrel with scattered dings and impact marks. Markings mostly clear and crisp. Mechanically functional action. Wood with moderate wear, forend showing numerous dents, dings and a couple of more serious gouges, butt somewhat crisper with some scuffs and mars.
London Cased & Proofed New York Address Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 262)
London Cased & Proofed New York Address Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber. 4" barrel. SN: 297012L(mfg. ca. 1867). Blued and color casehardened finish, blued steel backstrap and triggerguard, varnished one-piece walnut grip. Single action percussion revolver with six-chambered round cylinder roll engraved with the "Stagecoach Hold Up" scene, a hammer nose notch rear sight and a brass cone front sight. Top flat of barrel marked in a single line ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A. AMERICA, lower left of frame marked in two lines COLT'S/PATENT. Matching serial numbers throughout, including wedge and grip, with the loading lever unnumbered as is not uncommon this late in production. London commercial proof marks on left of barrel web and between cylinder chambers. "L" marks above and below serial numbers indicating the gun was for the export market in London. The revolver is housed in an original English oak casing for a 4" or 5" Colt Pocket with a red baize lined compartmentalized interior, with accessories and the loading instructions on the label inside the lid. The accessories include a correctly marked James Dixon English flask for a Colt Pocket with the wrong spout, a correct pattern blued iron dual cavity COLT'S/PATENT marked mold, an original Colt L-shaped combination tool, a japanned Eley cap tin, a James Dixon pewter oiler and correct English cased set cleaning rod. The case also includes some lead bullets in the lidded compartment and a key that operates the case's lid. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bore moderately oxidized with some pitting and strong rifling. Metal with much of the original blue intact, showing moderate wear and loss, mixed with a lightly oxidized patina. Frame with some traces of nice case color on the right side, less on the left, mostly fading and aging to a bluish brown patina. Much of the blue remains on the backstrap and triggerguard. Cylinder with most of the scene intact. Markings mostly clear and crisp, action is mechanically functional. Grip with some wear but with the varnish largely remaining and scattered bumps, dings and mars. Case with moderate wear and some attractive figure to the honey colored oak. Interior with moderate wear and some loss to the lining, compartment lid warped and worn, dividers mostly solid with some wear. Accessories all about very good.
Cased Colt Root Model 5 Revolver
Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 262)
Cased Colt Root Model 5 Revolver .31 caliber. 3.5" round barrel. SN: 4041 (mfg. ca. 1855). Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, varnished walnut grip. Single action percussion spur trigger pocket revolver with five-chambered fluted cylinder, top strap groove rear sight and brass cone front sight. Top of barrel marked in two lines: ADDRESS COL COLT/NEW-YORK U.S.A. Patent date mark in cylinder flute, matching number on barrel under loading lever. Right rear of frame marked 31CAL under hammer. Revolver is contained in a factory compartmentalized wood case with a dark green velvet lining. The casing contains an "Eagle & Shield" motif flask, an Eley cap tin and Root combination screwdriver. A display label plaque and a key that does not fit the lock are also included. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and strong rifling. Metal with some nice original blue remaining, mostly on the frame with more wear and loss on the barrel, where there is some scattered surface oxidation and some lightly scattered pitting. Mechanically functional action. Grip with much of the varnish intact and shows moderate amounts of edge wear. Case with moderate wear, refinished with a repaired crack in the top running the length of the lid near the rear edge. Interior with light to moderate wear to the lining, dividers solid.
Cased Colt 3rd Model Navy with Accessories
Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 262)
Cased Colt 3rd Model Navy with Accessories .36 caliber. 7.5" octagonal barrel. SN: 29838 (mfg. ca. 1853). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and small triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip. Single action percussion revolver with hammer nose notch rear sight, brass cone front sight and round six-chambered cylinder roll engraved with the Republic of Texas vs Mexico naval engagement scene. Barrel roll marked in a single line: - ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -. Lower left of frame with small COLT'S/PATENT mark. All matching serial numbers including the wedge and the grip. Revolver is contained in a compartmentalized Colt factory casing with a maroon velvet interior and includes a number of accessories which the consignor's notes indicate were acquired from Robin Rapley. The accessories include an American Flask Company angled spout flask for a .36 caliber revolver, a packet of six American Powder Company combustible cartridges, a brass .36 caliber COLT'S/PATENT marked dual cavity mold, a 250 count japanned Eley Brothers cap tin, and an original L-shaped Colt combination tool. Additional accessories include another dual cavity blued iron COLT'S/PATENT bullet mold and two additional Eley Brothers cap tins. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, moderately oxidized and pitted with strong rifling. Metal with some strong traces of blue in protected areas and an attractive plum brown patina over most of the surfaces. Metal with some scattered surface oxidation and lightly scattered pitting, in particular on the face of the cylinder and sides of the hammer. Frame with some minute traces of dull case color on the right, although mostly a pewter gray patina. Cylinder scene very good and almost completely intact with much of the "Engaged" legend at the front edge of the cylinder visible and partly legible. Safety pins all intact with some showing moderate wear. Brass with some traces of silver. Mechanically functional action. Grip lightly sanded with no varnish remaining, and a couple of tiny chips missing at the sharp leading and trailing edges. Case good, with moderate wear on both the exterior and interior. There is wear and loss to the lining and the dividers show moderate wear, looseness and areas of separation. All of the accessories rate good to very good.
Merwin, Hulbert & Company 1st Model Open Top Frontier Revolver
Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 262)
Merwin, Hulbert & Company 1st Model Open Top Frontier Revolver .44-40. 7" ribbed barrel. SN: 13604. Nickel finish, blued trigger, color casehardened hammer, checkered hard rubber grips. Single action open top revolver with fixed frame notch rear sight and front sight blade, automatic ejection, loading gate and six-chamber scoop-flute cylinder. Top of barrel with one-line Merwin, Hulbert & Co patent markings, left side of barrel with one-line Hopkins & Allen manufacturing marking. Matching assembly number 3010 on left of frame under grip, on rear face of cylinder, on rear face of barrel web, on cylinder arbor and scratched inside the right grip panel. Lower left of frame marked CALIBRE/WINCHESTER and 1873, indicating .44-40 chambering. Butt with swiveling lanyard loop. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very fine. Bore good, showing moderate oxidation and pitting with a couple of patches of more severe pitting and strong rifling. Metal with most of the original nickel finish intact with some small areas of flaking, as well as a couple of areas of surface oxidation and slightly more obvious finish loss. In there is one particular fingernail sized patch on the top of the barrel at about the middle of the patent markings and at one cylinder flute where there are also a couple of impact marks. There is some flaking from the front sight blade as well. Hammer with some traces of faded case color, trigger with some blue. Mechanically functional action that times, indexes and locks up well, but has no closure suction. Grips with some light wear and minor handling marks.
Attractive Unwin & Rogers Knife Pistol
Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 262)
Attractive Unwin & Rogers Knife Pistol .26 caliber. 3.62" tapered octagonal barrel. NSN. 3.5" single-edged spear point blade with prominent median ridge, 2.5" single-edged secondary blade. Gun metal barrel finish, German silver bolsters and furniture, iron hammer and trigger, horn grip with smooth side and checkered grip area. Single action single shot smoothbore combination percussion knife pistol with manually deployed folding trigger. Both knife ricassos marked UNWIN &/ROGERS/SHEFFIELD in three lines. Barrel with post-1813 Birmingham commercial proofs on the left angled flat. The gun metal bullet mold and steel tweezers are still present in the butt of the gun, and the butt trap door to store balls is functional. A nice example of the combination knife pistol concept that was popularized by Unwin & Rogers in the 1840s and 1850s that is not missing the often lost mold and tweezers. Philip Unwin and James Rogers worked in Sheffield, Yorkshire circa 1827-1868. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore dark and oxidized. Barrel with a dull silvery gray patina. Blades with a dully oxidized gray patina and some lightly scattered pinpricking. Blades both full length and extend as they should. Pistol action is functional, with manually deploying trigger releasing the hammer as it should. Butt trap door hinge is slightly loose. Horn grip very good, although there is some moderate flattening to the checkering and some minor restoration on the left side where a crack and likely a chip were located.
Restored & Engraved 1883 Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44-40
Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 262)
Restored & Engraved 1883 Production Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44-40 .44-40. 4.75" barrel. SN: 96656. Silvered finish, blued small parts, two-piece ivory grips. Single action revolver with black powder solid frame, loading gate, frame notch rear sight and round blade front sight. No barrel or frame markings from polishing, refinishing and the addition of the contemporary engraving in the style of Cuno Helfricht that covers about 80% of the gun. Left front web of triggerguard with "44" marking. Matching serial numbers on bottom of frame, triggerguard and butt. No number on cylinder, rear face of which is marked "L" between two chambers. No number on barrel. Loading gate numbered 2538. Grips are somewhat ill-fitting contemporary replacements and there was no pin added to the frame to index them as the gun was made for one-piece grips. Kidney shaped ejector rod head, ejector housing may be a more modern replacement. Still an attractive engraved Single Action for a reasonable price. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good as restored and refurbished. Bore good, with wide groove, narrow lands and scattered moderate pitting. Metal with most of the contemporary silvered finish which has aged and toned to pinkish hue. Refinished small parts with most of their bright blue intact. Mechanically functional action that times and indexes correctly and has four distinct "clicks" when cocked. Grips somewhat ill-fitting and loose due to the lack of locating pins in the frame.
Remington-Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolver
Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 262)
Remington-Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolver .36 caliber. 6.5" octagonal barrel. SN: 3587. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, brass triggerguard, two-piece walnut grips. Double action percussion revolver with six-chambered smooth round cylinder, frame notch rear sight and half-moon German silver front sight blade. Barrel with three line roll mark that reads PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/REMINGTON & SONS ILION. NEW YORK. U.S.A./NEW-MODEL. Serial number on frame under left grip. Barrel number is 111 under loading lever. Rear of cylinder and grips are not numbered. A fairly scarce Remington revolver, it is estimated that only between 3,000 and 5,000 were produced circa 1863-1873, with many of the later production guns being factory alterations to .38 caliber metallic cartridge. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and good rifling. Metal moderately oxidized with a mostly thin brown patina over dull gray metal, with some minute traces of blue in protected areas and scattered surface roughness and pinpricking, mostly on the cylinder. Markings good, mechanically functional action, grips with some wear, dings and dents and retaining some varnish.
Remington New Model Police Percussion Revolver
Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 262)
Remington New Model Police Percussion Revolver .36 caliber. 4.5" barrel. SN: 10679. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, silver plated brass triggerguard, two-piece smooth varnished walnut grips. Single action percussion revolver with five-chambered un-fluted cylinder, grooved top strap rear sight and half-moon German silver front sight blade. Barrel with three-line address and patent marking. Matching serial numbers on left of frame under grip, under barrel and in pencil in both grips. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, moderately oxidized with some pitting and strong rifling. Metal with some nice original blue and showing moderate loss with some surface oxidation. Markings clear. Mechanically functional action. Grips with most of the varnish intact, showing some edge wear and loss, as well as scattered bumps, dings and mars.
19th Century Bronze Salute Gun by William Parker
Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 262)
19th Century Bronze Salute Gun by William Parker .80 Caliber. 18.25" barrel length. SN: NSN. (Mfg. ca 1840) Cast bronze salute gun set in a non-wheeled wood mount with wedge retained trunnion bearings. Breech is engraved with a maker mark reading W PARKER MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY HOLBORN LONDON, a maker commonly encountered on mid 19th Century salute guns. London proof marks below breech include the London {Crown/V} and {Crown/GP}. Breech is further engraved with a {Rampant Wolf} above the stylized initials TMWMT with the latter two letters mirrored, and enclosing a {Shield with a hand}, possibly representing the seal of Ulster. Mount appears to be a replacement for the original wheeled model, and is composed of Walnut, with no manufacturer markings, and a mounting port below the point of balance.
William Parker's armsmaking career spanned nearly five decades from 1793 to 1841 with most of those years spent at his High Holborn address in London. Over the course of his career, Parker satisfied contracts for the British government, the East India Company, and even supplied arms to the Hudson's Bay Company and the London Police. Additionally, Parker experimented with the cutting edge breechloading small arms, and described his patents in period advertisements. From 1841, he was succeeded by Parker, Field & Sons. This salute gun was most likely produced during the latter years of his gunmaking business. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Fine. Bore is Dark with blue-green bronze oxidation throughout. Metal finish displays a patina to all exposed bronze with some mars and abrasions along the edges weakening the maker marks. Mount shows scattered dents and mars with some stains and scratches.
William Muese Made Scale Replica of a British Bronze "Grasshopper" Field Piece on Carriage
Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 262)
William Muese Made Scale Replica of a British Bronze "Grasshopper" Field Piece on Carriage 1.75" bore. 21.75" 5-stage barrel (23.5" including the cascable). SN: 4. Brass barrel, wooden carriage, iron furniture. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore cannon. Breech marked W: MEUSE FECIT and a large Broad Arrow is on the top of the tube. Tube is 4.9" in diameter at the breech, and 4" in diameter at the largest portion of the swell at the muzzle. The 1.5" diameter trunions are 6.5" wide, end to end and located 10.75" from the muzzle. The right trunion is marked 4 over a Masonic seal {Square & Compass} and the left trunion is marked No 72. The tube is mounted on a replica field carriage that has 30.5" six-piece, twelve-spoke wheels and the carriage has an overall length of nominally 67" including the tube and an overall width of nominally 28" hub to hub. The cannon is accompanied by a group of scale replica implements including a sponge, a wiper, three rammers, a worm and a tompion.
William "Bill" Meuse (1938-2012) was a long time National Park Service employee who during the course of his career was assigned to the NPS sites at Harpers Ferry, Fredericksburg, the Springfield Armory and Saratoga just to name a few. He was the Chief of Historic Ordnance for the NPS and was instrumental in accurately "re-arming" some eleven American Revolutionary War NPS sites with historic ordnance for the Bi-Centenial celebration in 1976. Many of these guns were painstakingly created replicas that Bill produced by recreating the historically correct patterns which were used by foundries to cast the tubes. He then supervised the production of authentic carriages to mount them on. In all he was responsible for producing approximately 100 authentic replica cannons which were deployed at several NPS locations for the Bi-Centennial, many of which are still on display to this day. During his career as one of the leading experts on period cannons, he produced a number of replica guns for use outside the NPS system, including some scale guns like this one. Bill's work is highly prized for its authenticity and attention to detail and is extremely desirable on the collector market. The beauty of a scale gun like this is that is can easily be displayed in a den or library of a home or in a professional's office providing the ambiance of historical ordnance without overwhelming the space or requiring an entire cannon crew to move it.
Note: Due to size and weight in-house shipping is not available for this item. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Brass with a dull bronze patina, bore showing discoloration and wear, probably from firing blanks and salutes. Carriage with moderate wear, but solid and functional. Implements all show wear and use as well.
Revolutionary War Centennial Carved Powder Horn for Andrew Porter - US Marine Corps & Continental Ar
Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 262)
Revolutionary War Centennial Carved Powder Horn for Andrew Porter - US Marine Corps & Continental Artillery with Provenance Nominally 12" in length carved cow's horn with a 3.25" wide oval base and 5.5" turned spout section with carved scallops at the transition to the main body. The slightly oval hardwood base plug is attached with oxidized square head finishing nails that have rusted and discolored the surrounding horn surface. The horn is carved in two lines ANDREW PORTER HIS HORN/CApt of MARINES AnoDm 1776 JN. The horn is further decorated with carved floral motifs and crosshatching, a 19th century interpretation of what a Revolutionary War US Marine officer would look like, armed with cutlass and blunderbuss, a three-masted frigate surmounted by the name EFFINGHAM and a panoply of arms. The lower portion of the spout is carved with cross hatching as well, which shows moderate wear. A hole is in the base plug where some sort of suspension ring used to be screwed in. The horn is typical of the commemorative horns carved during the Centennial of the American Revolution to commemorate famous family members, the depiction of the soldier is particularly common on these Centennial horns and is often a somewhat anachronistic portrayal as it is a 19th century interpretation of what those men looked like 100 years earlier. This horn apparently descended in the family before being acquired as part of a collection circa the 1960s and is accompanied by an 1824 printing of a Porter family owned book entitled American Biography which provides details of Andrew Porter's life. There is a November 21, 1834 presentation inside the front cover to Porter's son from his uncle James, and a second, much later presentation dated March 11, 1885. Andrew Porter's biographical sketch is printed on pages 379-382 of the book. The horn is further accompanied by some research on Andrew Porter, copies of his service records from the Revolutionary War, several letters regarding the horn from well-known upstate New York antiques dealer and collector Ed Kreinherder, who owned it twice in his career, and other pieces of provenance including a chain of custody since the horn left the family for the collector market. Interestingly, one of the letters from Mr. Kreinherder to one of the buyers, dated 11 October 2000, notes that the Marine Corps museum had an interest in acquiring and displaying the horn.
Andrew Porter (1743-1813) was born in Montgomery County, PA in what is now Worcester Township. The child of Irish immigrants who were modest farmers, young Andrew showed no interest in manual labor but rather a penchant for reading and mathematics. Andrew was such a precocious student that he soon mastered many fields and in 1767 moved to Philadelphia where he became the master of an "English & Mathematics" school. After the Revolutionary War erupted, Porter decided to fight for his newly founded country and was commissioned a Captain of Marines in June of 1776. He was assigned to the frigate Effingham, which is depicted on the powder horn. He served there into 1777 when to better utilize his gift for mathematics he was made a Captain in the 2nd Continental Artillery. He served in that position into 1783 and during that time was engaged at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown. In 1783 he was made Colonel of the 4th Continental Artillery (Pennsylvania) and was heavily involved with the preparation of the artillery for the Siege of Yorktown at the direction of General George Washington. After the war Porter became a Major General in the Pennsylvania Militia and served as the state's surveyor general and a commissioner in the establishment of the Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio state lines. During the latter part of his life he was offered the Cabinet position of Secretary of War by President James Madison, but he declined it. Porter died in 1813. Two of Porter's grandsons saw service with the Union Army during the American Civil War. General Horace Porter was an aide-de-camp to General Grant, a recipient of the Medal of Honor and later served as Ambassador to France. Andrew Porter was also a general who served on General McClellan's staff and later was the Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac. Most interestingly, Mary Todd Lincoln was also a descendent of Porter and was his great-granddaughter. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the carving still clear and visible. Horn shows good age and moderate wear, particularly around the spout area and on the wood of the base plug. As noted above, a hole in the base plug suggests that some sort of screw-in suspension ring is missing. Book with moderate wear and foxing.
Gettysburg Souvenir 12 Pound Solid Shot Engraved by Edward Woodward
Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 262)
Gettysburg Souvenir 12 Pound Solid Shot Engraved by Edward Woodward 11.8 pounds, nominally 4.5" in diameter. Round iron solid shot engraved Gettysburg/1863 with a sprig of leaves emanating from the top of the "g" at the end of Gettysburg. The engraving is consistent with the style of the shells marked by Edward Woodward (1815-1894) of Gettysburg. Woodard was an Englishman who emigrated to America in the mid-1850s and was a gunsmith by trade. Too old to really participate in the war as a solider, Woodward initially volunteered to care for Confederate prisoners held at Point Lookout, MD in 1862 as part of the Union Relief Association. In 1863 he came to Gettysburg after the battle with the US Christian Commission to help care for the thousands of wounded. He would remain in Gettysburg for the rest of his life, until his death in 1894. Almost immediately after the battle Woodward realized the potential for souvenir hunters to want a piece of historic events that took place in that town. To that end he opened what may have been the first Civil War "relic shop" in the country and offered bullets, shells and various other battlefield relics for sale. He often engraved shot and shells with the characteristic "Gettysburg/1863" marking found on this shell, and was known to make desk sets from shells as well. According to one source, the earliest known relics proffered by Woodard were dated September 1865, just a few months after the conclusion of the war. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Very good battlefield pick up condition. Metal moderately oxidized with a thick brown patina and showing scattered areas of pitting, as well as some metal loss from firing and ground action. Overall a wonderful example of one of the first commercialized Gettysburg relics.
Village Restorations & Consulting Commemorative Presentation Grade Lewis & Clark Rifle Set by Chuck
Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 262)
Village Restorations & Consulting Commemorative Presentation Grade Lewis & Clark Rifle Set by Chuck Edwards .49 caliber (40 balls to the pound). 42" pinned octagonal barrel. NSN. Browned barrel, brass furniture, maple full stock. Single shot flintlock muzzleloading rifle. #35 of 200 special commemorative rifles intended to replicate the rifles carried by Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The original rifles, obtained through Harpers Ferry were quite similar to the Pennsylvania built Model 1797 Contract Rifles and likely came from the same makers. The reproduction lock copies a Harpers Ferry Model 1803 Rifle lock and is Harpers Ferry marked and dated 1803. The barrel is signed C Edwards, for the maker Chuck Edwards, and a certificate of ownership and various documents relating to the set accompany it. The rifle has a two-piece brass patchbox with the release on the top of the buttplate, a fixed notch rear sight, a dovetailed Rocky Mountain blade front sight, sling swivels, and a wooden ramrod. It is accompanied by a sling and an accoutrement set that includes a possibles bag with sling and brass breast plate, a powder horn and series of period style tools, including a Rapine bullet mold, powder measure, vent pick, pan brush and screwdriver. A number of lead round balls are included as well. A rare and attractive set allowing a collector to display what the best research has determined the rifles of the expedition looked like. To my knowledge there is no surviving example of a Corps of Discovery rifle. These presentation grade guns that were made in very limited quantities sold for $3,550 in 2003, equivalent to roughly $6,000 today. This lot is located in Cincinnati. The Collection of John Vagnetti CONDITION: Fine. Bore fine and bright with excellent rifling. Metal with most of the finish and showing only some minor thinning and light wear. Some lightly scattered oxidation is present on the metal and around the front sight. Mechanically functional lock. Wood with some very minor, lightly scattered handling marks. Accessories all very good or better, but the sling for the powder horn is broken at the rear attachment point. A lovely and scarce replica rifle.
Cape Gun by Eduard Girku of Kaufbeuren, Bavaria
Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 262)
Cape Gun by Eduard Girku of Kaufbeuren, Bavaria 11 Bore/11mm. 27.125" barrel length. SN: 97. Browned finish to Damascus barrels with remaining metal components left in the white with gold borders and set in walnut straight-wrist stock with splinter forend, horn furnishings, and featuring fine bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend. Double barrel side by side back action lock extractor combination gun. Item features two position rear notch and front blade sights, and features a gold inlaid signature to the barrel rib reading ED. GIRKU, KAUFBEUREN. Item struck with Imperial German {Eagle} and {Crown/U} commercial proofs to major components with {Crown/V} london proof markings to frame and barrel rib, indicating it was proofed in Britain after production in Germany. Item is highly embellished and features deep relief engraved vignettes to the lockplates and watertables with spiral and floral scroll engraving over all frame components. Vignettes include {Wolf carrying a slain pheasant} to left lockplate, {Bear within forest} to the right lockplate, a {Boar} to the right watertable, and a {Hunting Dog} to the left. Each vignette is surrounded by a floral border inlaid with gold wire. Item further features a gold bordered {Deer} engraved below the triggerguard. Lever and grip are both carved horn, with the latter featuring a pierced horn finial. Item mounts a steel buttplate with floral engraved widow's peak and engraved checkering enclosing floral embellishments to screw ports.
Born into a gunmaking family in Bavaria, Edouard Girku is listed as an Apprentice in his father's firm until 1855, when Edouard went into business for himself. Thus began an exceptionally long career manufacturing primarily elaborately embellished sporting arms using Suhl produced components. Girku's firm became Eduard Girku & Sohn in 1900, and remained in existence as late as 1910. Firearms bearing Girku's name frequently feature elaborate deep relief engraving with hunting vignettes a common feature, in addition to horn levers and finger rests. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Both bores bright with rifling displaying some wear. Browned finish is strong with barrels showing some light edgewear. Some nicks to the edges of the barrel rib and one flat spot to the left barrel. Gold inlay remains complete and readily visible. A gray patina is forming over the frame and lockplates with some traces of varnish to the top of the buttplate. Horn components display some light nicks at the edges with a gap visible through the embellishment behind the finger rest. Forend latch appears to have had a knob shear off leaving sharp edges. Crack forming near latch. Wood retains a tight fit to the metal. Metal components fit proud of the wood in some spots, suggesting wood has been sanded. Action locks up tightly with barrels on face and lever resting slightly left of centerline.
Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle
Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 262)
Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle .45-70. 26" barrel length. SN: 66089 (mfg. ca. 1892). Blued metal refinish overall mounting smooth walnut straight wrist stock, half length handguard, crescent buttplate, and adjustable rear ladder and front blade sights. Lever-action repeating rifle fed by a full length magazine tube and mounting an octagonal barrel. Tang manufacturer marking reads -MODEL 1886- with the barrel mark in two-lines reading -MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-. Underside of the tang struck with a two-line patent marking reading PAT. OCT. 14. 1864/JAN. 20. 1885., while caliber mark at the breech reads 45-70. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good as Refinished. Bore is Frosty with strong rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear with some weakening of the markings on the tang, scattered streaks and scratches. Some brown flecks to muzzle. Stock has been sanded and refinished with metal fitting proud of the wood at seams. Item shows a chip to left wrist that has been sanded own, and a further large chip to the forward left edge of the forend. Safety notch slips when trigger depressed.
Starr Arms Model 1858 Carbine
Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 262)
Starr Arms Model 1858 Carbine American Civil War .54 caliber. 21" barrel. SN: 20176. Blued finish, brass furniture, walnut stock and forend. Single shot percussion dropping block with tilting breech breechloading cavalry carbine with military folding leaf rear sight, fixed front sight blade on base and saddle ring in receiver on reverse. Standard Starr markings on back action percussion lock and on barrel. Matching serial numbers on breech block and under barrel. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore mostly crisp and moderately oxidized with good rifling with moderate pitting in the last couple of inches near the muzzle and an old ring of erosion. Metal moderately oxidized with no finish remaining and appearing to be chemically toned with some scattered pitting. Markings mostly clear and legible. Mechanically functional action. Wood sanded and refinished, no cartouches present.
3rd Infantry Marked US Model 1866 "2nd Allin Conversion" Rifle
Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 262)
3rd Infantry Marked US Model 1866 "2nd Allin Conversion" Rifle Indian Wars .50-70 Government. 36.5" barrel secured by three solid rounded spring-retained bands. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading "Trapdoor" alteration of a Civil War Model 1864 Rifle Musket. Lock marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD and with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} forward of the hammer and dated 1865 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech block marked with an {Eagle Head} and 1866. Right side of barrel stamped below the breech block F 3D I, indicating Company F 3rd Infantry. Counterpane with a clear script HSH cartouche, the mark of Springfield Arsenal sub-inspector Henry S. Hill. Rifle retains the correct 1866 pattern rear sight, musket combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, and sling swivels on the triggerguard bow and middle band. This gun is from the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West.
The 3rd US Infantry, known as the "Old Guard" is one of the oldest US Infantry Regiments, having been established on June 3, 1784 and remaining in service through November of 1946 when it was briefly deactivated until April of 1948. The regiment remains in service to this day. Today the regiment provides the honor guard for ceremonial burials at Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers ceremonies, Dignified Transfers at Dover Air Force Base as well as a number of other specialty services. During the Indian War period the regiment was stationed in Kansas, Colorado and Indian Territory from 1866 to 1874, spent time in the deep south of Mississippi and Louisiana from 1874 to 1877 and in 1877 was sent to the plains, where it served in Montana, Minnesota and South Dakota until the Spanish American War. During their time in Kansas and surrounding ares from 1866 to 1874 the regiment was involved in a number of skirmishes and actions with hostile Native Americans. These included at least three conflicts around Big Timbers, KA in 1867 as was as actions at Goose Creek, CO and Pawnee Fork Bluff, KS. 1868 saw more fighting for the regiment at Little Coon Creek, Sand Hills, Big Bend and Fort Zara in Kansas, time at both Fort Dodge and Fort Larned and a fight at Crow Creek, KS. A very nice 1866 Rifle, far better than most encountered and marked to one of the most storied regiments in the US Army. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bore good to very good, moderately frosted and with strong rifling. Metal with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration, as well as some areas of minor surface roughness and some pinpricking. Markings all remain clear and legible. Mechanically functional action. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars from service and use.
Partially Restored Ainsworth Inspected Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 262)
Partially Restored Ainsworth Inspected Colt Single Action Army Revolver Indian Wars .45 Colt. 7.5" barrel. SN: 3407 (mfg. ca.1873). Blued and color casehardened finish, one-piece smooth walnut grip. Single action revolver with grooved top strap rear sight, blade front sight, loading gate and black powder frame. Barrel with one line 1st type "script" or "italics" Hartford address that appears correct with a weak upper right arm in the "A", and the "T" serif in "PT" intact. Correct style two-line in two-date patent markings on lower left of frame, followed by U.S. "B" and "S" factory inspection marks on rear of frame above the grip screw holes, "C" inspection in the hammer cut out above the firing pin hole in the frame. Visible numbers matching, grip serial number illegible. Tiny Ainsworth "A" sub-inspection marks under barrel with a "P" proof, same on cylinder. Additional tiny "A" marks on triggerguard under serial number, and on top rear of backstrap. Replaced hammer appears to be an early civilian style, wrong ejector rod head (kidney shaped instead of bullseye), locating stud missing from interior of ejector rod housing, but barrel correctly cut for it, cylinder stop slots appear correct without lead-in grooves. No visible cartouches. This gun falls in the serial number range of the Lot 3 delivery (#2333-#3420) of which 1,000 were US Government delivered guns that were sent to the San Antonio Arsenal for issue to the 4th US Cavalry and the remaining 88 were civilian revolvers. The revolver is accompanied by a later production commercial holster that has been modified to fit the gun and is marked 38 5 on the belt loop. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore moderately oxidized with evenly distributed light pitting and blackpowder style rifling. Metal chemically toned to a brownish blue with scattered light pitting and an apparently old cleaning prior to the toning which has left the markings weak in some areas, particularly the serial number on the cylinder. Mechanically functional action. Grip with moderate wear, sanded, leaving the grip frame and backstrap somewhat proud of the wood. As noted above, the hammer is an incorrect replacement, the ejector rod head is incorrect, and the locating stud is missing from the interior of the ejector rod housing. Cylinder arbor pin screw head is essentially destroyed. Holster is fair to good as modified and unrelated to the gun.
Spencer Model 1865 Carbine
Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 262)
Spencer Model 1865 Carbine Indian Wars .50 Spencer. 20" round barrel secured by a single spring-retained barrel band. SN: 12682. Blued and color casehardened finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. Lever action manually cocked repeating carbine fed from a tubular magazine in the butt. Top of receiver marked in three lines SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS/PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860. Top of barrel forward of receiver is marked M1865. Left wrist has a pair of boxed script cartouches with the front one appearing to be the EAW of Elisha A Williams and the rear the DAP of Dwight A Perkins. Other single letter sub-inspections present in various locations as well. Retains the correct 1865 pattern folding ladder rear sight, with blade front sight, correct grooved bottom magazine follower tube, saddle bar and ring and sling swivel in toe. Includes Stabler cut-off device and six-groove bore. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good as refinished. Bore good, moderately oxidized and pitted with visible rifling. Metal with a later applied blue finish with scattered surface oxidation and some scattered light pitting. Mechanically functional action, Stabler cut-off does not appear to function correctly and the lever moves with minimal resistance. Wood refinished with an old coat of varnish and showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and some small areas of chipped loss.
"US" Marked Arsenal Rebuilt Colt 1860 Army Revolver - Likely Buffalo Soldier Issued
Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 262)
"US" Marked Arsenal Rebuilt Colt 1860 Army Revolver - Likely Buffalo Soldier Issued Indian Wars .44 caliber. 7.875" barrel. SN: 92828 (mfg. ca. 1862). No finish remaining, brass triggerguard, one piece walnut grip. Single action percussion revolver with three-screw frame, six chambered cylinder, hammer nose notch rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Barrel with weak one-line New York address, frame with very weak patent markings, all from the arsenal refurbishment. Large US stamped on triggerguard plate, forward of the bow. Mixed numbers with the frame and butt numbered 92828, and arbor matching numbered 2828. Barrel numbered 25778, triggerguard 132222, cylinder 7077 and wedge 6917. The grip is unnumbered. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West.
According to research in The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver by Charles W. Pate we know that by May of 1867, the Ordnance Department reported only 1,611 “serviceable” Colt Army revolvers available for issue, with an additional 5,454 in inventory that needed repairs. As the supply of available Colt Army revolvers in the various arsenals and depots was so severely depleted, a significant program of “cleaning and repairing” (C&R) was undertaken to place revolvers back into service. This was a multi-faceted approach that refurbished the guns to make them functional and often included refinishing as well. In many cases the arms were reassembled using salvaged parts from other guns, which resulted in mixed number revolvers. Within the group of refurbished, “cleaned & repaired” Colt Army revolvers is a smaller sub-set of revolvers that is estimated to include between 1,000 and 1,500 guns that were marked US on their triggerguard plates, forward of the triggerguard bow. This mark is in addition to the guns showing the usual indications of an arsenal rebuild. Mr. Pate has undertaken a major analysis of some 118 known, surviving examples of these special M1860 Army revolvers and has made some interesting discoveries and drawn some interesting conclusions about these guns. For years, collectors have referred to these guns as having been rebuilt at the Springfield Arsenal. However, his research in the arsenal records has determined this not to be the case. Rather, based upon his findings, the guns were rebuilt either at the St. Louis Arsenal or in Leavenworth, although St. Louis appears to be the most likely location. Mr. Pate believes that all of the “US” marked examples were rebuilt during the same period of a few months circa 1867-1869 at one of these facilities and has determined that a number of specific features are common to the guns. All bear the US mark on the triggerguard, without “periods” between the letters. The guns usually show at least one mismatched part, often several, but the theory that no regard to matching numbers during the reassembly of the guns is not completely true, as most show matching groups of parts. The guns typically show signs of having been refinished, with weak markings, polishing marks, particularly a line on the right side of the frame above the hammer screw, as well other indicators of being refinished, even though the guns usually show heavy wear and use after they were rebuilt and rarely retain any finish at all. The guns almost all have barrels that are slightly short of full-length, typically between .125” and .25” shorter than when new. Grips often fit poorly, no doubt due to being salvaged from other guns, thus not matching the grip frame contours of the gun they have been added to. Mr. Pate was able to verify the theory that many of these guns were subsequently issued to the 10th US Cavalry, the legendary “Buffalo Soldier” cavalry regiments. A rare and desirable revolver from the Indian Wars period. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bore fair to good, with moderate pitting and decent rifling. Metal with no finish remaining, showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration, as well as some scattered pitting. Left side of muzzle with significant holster wear, barrel slightly short as is typical of these rebuilt guns. Markings weak from the arsenal refurbishment process. Mechanically functional but the mainspring is extremely heavy and likely a more recent replacement. The wedge screw is replaced as well. Grip with moderate wear and some minor fitting issues, typical of these Buffalo Soldier refurbished guns.
Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine Attributed to the Ulrich Brothers
Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 262)
Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine Attributed to the Ulrich Brothers .44RF. 20" round barrel. SN: 165569 (mfg. ca.1887). Blued finish, color casehardened lever and hammer, brass receiver and furniture, walnut stock and forend with single barrel band. Lever action tubular magazine fed lever action saddle ring carbine. Barrel marked in two lines: WINCHESTER'S - REPEATING - ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT/KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED - MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860. Top of barrel, forward of receiver engraved .44 CAL. Serial number stamped in italics on lower tang. Left side of lower tang, under stock is numbered 122 and the toe of the buttplate is number numbered 3594 on the interior. The receiver is engraved with flowing Arabesque scrolls with punch dot background shading with the central panel on the obverse being a flower with a blank interior that could have been used as a presentation panel. The reverse receiver features a somewhat folksy Mexican Eagle & Snake motif. Similar extant examples exist and are published in the Book of Winchester Engraving by Wilson and in Madis' The Winchester Book. In both cases the engraving is attributed to the Ulrich Brothers. The upper tang and part of the top of the receiver are engraved ensuite with the same style of Arabesque scrolls. The carbine retains the saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, the L-shaped aperture leaf rear sight, the musket style post and blade front sight, forend barrel band, barrel and magazine tube band near muzzle and the three-piece cleaning rod in the butt trap. An attractive, if well used, 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that may well have spent much of its working life "south of the border." This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to near very good. Bore dark, dirty, heavily oxidized and pitted with weak but visible rifling. Barrel and magazine tube moderately oxidized with a mottled brown and gray patina, scattered surface roughness, some scattered light pitting and some wear to the markings. Receiver and furniture with an attractive rich golden patina. Buttplate with some verdigris around the edges. Foend barrel band missing the screw on the reverse and the one on the obverse is an incorrect replacement. Forend is somewhat loose and can slide forward. Action is mechanically functional. Wood with moderate wear, sanded, showing numerous bumps, dings and mars and added finish.
Winchester 3rd Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 262)
Winchester 3rd Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine .44 Henry. 20" round barrel. SN: 76578 (mfg. ca. 1871). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock and forend. Lever action tubular magazine fed repeating carbine. Barrel with weak two-line Winchester New Haven address and King's Improvement patent mark. Equipped with L-shaped carbine folding-leaf rear sight, front sight integral with top of upper barrel band and saddle ring on left of frame. Trapdoor in butt void of cleaning rods. This carbine comes from the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. A salty and well-used 1866 SRC that probably has some great stories to tell about the American West when it was still wild. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Good. Bore fair, heavily oxidized and pitted with visible rifling. Metal heavily oxidized with scattered patches of surface roughness and some pitting. Markings partially legible on barrel. Brass with a medium butterscotch patina. Frame with some minor loss on the reverse at the trigger pin hole. Mechanically functional action. Wood with moderate wear, butt lightly sanded with a couple of small areas of filler, metal slightly proud of the wood. Butt and forend with scattered bumps, dings and mars from handling and use.
Allen & Wheelock Lipfire Army Revolver Altered to Rimfire
Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 262)
Allen & Wheelock Lipfire Army Revolver Altered to Rimfire .44RF. 7.5" octagon to round barrel. SN: 14. No finish remaining, two-piece smooth walnut grips. Single action solid frame cartridge revolver with loading gate modified from Lipfire to Rimfire with ratchet driven ejector rod on right side, driven by the lowering of the triggerguard. Left side of barrel with weak two-line Allen & Wheelock address and patent information. Serial number 14 on left of frame under grips, in both grips, in loading gate and on ejector rod. Cylinder number removed by the machining of the rear face to allow for rimfire cartridge rims to clear the gap between the recoil shield and cylinder. Frame notch rear sight, dovetailed pinched blade front sight. Cylinder arbor pin an old replacement. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore good with moderate oxidation and pitting and good rifling. Metal with no finish and moderately oxidized with a fairly even brown patina with scattered surface roughness and some pitting. Markings somewhat weak but legible. Mechanically functional action. Rear of cylinder shaved for rimfire cartridges. Grips with moderate wear, bumps, dings and mars and some tiny chips missing.
German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver by the Suhl Consortium
Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 262)
German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver by the Suhl Consortium World War I 10.6x25R. 4.625" octagon to round barrel. SN: 58. Blued finish, checkered hardwood grips. Double action military revolver with widely fluted six-chambered cylinder, frame mounted thumb safety, fixed sights and a lanyard ring in the butt. Lower left of frame with the Suhl Consortium logo of V.C.S.*C.G.H. in an oval over SUHL, standing for the cooperative efforts of V.C. Schilling and C.G. Haenel. Imperial German {CROWN}/V proofs are found on the left side of the frame and barrel. All numbers match throughout, including the grips. Suhl consortium produced about 17% of all M83 military revolvers and these were delivered to the German states of Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore fine and bright with crisp rifling and showing some minor frosting and lightly scattered oxidation. Metal with strong traces of blue mixed with a mostly smooth and moderately oxidized plum brown patina, with some scattered minor surface roughness. Action is mechanically functional. Grips are crisp with some light handling marks.
Remington Rider Magazine Pistol
Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 262)
Remington Rider Magazine Pistol .32RF Extra Short. 3" octagonal barrel with round muzzle. NSN. Nickel finish, blued hammer and operating lever, brass magazine follower cap, two-piece smooth walnut grips. Single action tubular magazine fed metallic cartridge repeating pocket pistol with aperture hole in operating lever for a rear sight and half-moon blade front sight. Barrel marked in two lines on the top flat: E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, NY/RIDER'S PAT. AUG 15TH, 1871. Less than 15,000 of these interesting repeating pocket pistols were produced by Remington circa 1871-1888. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, moderately oxidized and pitted with decent rifling. Metal with most of the original nickel intact, with some scattered minor flaking, wear and loss and scattered oxidized freckling. Markings remain legible. Action mostly functional but the trigger spring is broken so the hammer will not remain in the cocked position unless the trigger is pushed forward to engage the sear. Grips with some wear but solid and free of breaks or cracks.
Colt Modlel 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 262)
Colt Modlel 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver .44CF. 8" round barrel. SN: 195849 (mfg. ca. 1871). Blued and color casehardened finish, brass triggerguard, one-piece smooth walnut grip. Single action open top factory cartridge conversion revolver with loading gate and ejector rod, hammer nose notch rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Barrel with weak one-line New York address and frame with the "two-date in two-line" patent marking. Left rear web of triggerguard marked 44CAL. Matching numbers throughout except the barrel, which is #194546. This suggests either a customer of Colt's who had two guns of this pattern who inadvertently swapped the barrels, or possibly a Colt factory mismatch when guns were being altered to cartridge at the factory. The condition of the barrel matches the balance of the gun so well that it has almost certainly been with the frame since the period of use. Wedge unnumbered as is typical of this era, grip matches frame. Overall a much nicer condition example of a Richards Army conversion revolver than is normally encountered. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. These were the real cowboy guns of the 1870s and early 1880s, as a cowboy was unlikely to able to afford a Single Action Army. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, with strong rifling, moderate oxidation and some pitting. Metal with some nice flashes of original blue, mostly in protected areas and smoothly oxidized brownish-gray patina otherwise. Metal crisp, weak barrel marking, all other markings very good including the cylinder scene. Mechanically functional action, grips lightly sanded with a couple of tiny chips missing at the sharp leading edges.
Colt Model 1878 Double Action "Frontier Six Shooter" with Factory Letter
Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 262)
Colt Model 1878 Double Action "Frontier Six Shooter" with Factory Letter .44-40. 7.5" barrel. SN: 33021 (mfg. ca. 1893). Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, checkered Rampant Colt logo hard rubber grips. Double action solid frame revolver with loading gate, frame notch rear sight, blade front sight, six-chambered fluted cylinder and lanyard loop in butt. Top of barrel roll marked in a single line COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. with the left side roll marked COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER. Left frame with small {Rampant Colt} logo in circle above grip juncture. The loading gate and left of frame under grip are both assembly numbered 200. The bottom of the barrel is marked 44 and V under the cylinder arbor pin. The interior of the left grip is scratched with the name FRANK WHITE and PARK CO/MONTANA and the interior of the right grip has a rudimentary Masonic {Square & Compass} scratched in it. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West. The gun is accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter noting it was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company in Chicago on October 15, 1894 and there were two guns of the same type in the shipment. The letter confirms the configuration of this gun, but notes that that barrel length was "illegible" in the records. Also accompanying the gun are photos of it with a small note that was found inside the grips years ago, but is now missing. The note apparently read "Presented to Frank H White 5-11-10 Wm F Cody." Correspondence included with the gun confirms from the Park County Montana Museum confirms that Frank H White was a Livingston, MT resident from at least 1883 and was well known as a rustler and later as a saloon owner, lunch counter owner and also operated a gaming hall. Whether the gun was really presented to White by Cody is impossible to confirm, but White was certainly a colorful character in the area probably did own the gun, based upon the old scratched information in the grips. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good. Bore good, partly bright with moderate oxidation and scattered pitting, retaining good rifling. Metal with some nice original blue remaining, with fading, dulling, wear and loss. Markings clear, action mechanically functional. Grips very good with some wear.
**US Model 1899 Krag Carbine
Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 262)
**US Model 1899 Krag Carbine Spanish American War .30-40 Krag. 22" barrel length. SN: 228039. Blued metal finish with polisehd bolt set in straight wrist walnut stock with half length upper handguard and mounting adjustable tangent rear notch and pinned front blade sights. Bolt-action internal magazine fed repeating rifle charged with individual cartridges through loading door to right receiver. Left receiver is marked U.S./MODEL 1899. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY followed by the serial number. Item shows a U stamp to the barrel band, and the wrist is struck with the circle P pressure proof along with number 46. Rear sight base shows the correct C for carbine stamp on right side with the leaf calibrated from 200 to 2000 yards. Stock features trapdoor to butt that is void of tools. Left wrist exhibits boxed JSA/1900 cartouche of inspector Joseph Sumner Adams. Item shows the standard knurled headless cocking piece introduced on the Model 1899 carbine, along with the Model 1898 pattern of rear sight with non-humped handguard. No C stamp visible on eyepiece of rear sight. Item lacks the sling loops that were installed after production on many examples. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with patina throughout, some oxidation near muzzle, and pinpoint pitting throughout. Blued finish fading with some traces remaining on thats and seams of the receiver with most of this component transitioned to gray patina with brown mottling. Item shows some flaking to the finish on the barrel band with streaks and abrasions to the barrel. Brown patina forming in finish losses. Some light pitting to left receiver. Stock shows handling wear, dents, and scratches scattered overall. Crack forming in forend forward of the barrel band.
Very Rare US Revenue Cutter Service Delivered Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver with Factory Le
Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 262)
Very Rare US Revenue Cutter Service Delivered Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver with Factory Letter Spanish American War .44 Russian. 6" ribbed barrel. SN: 26143*. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer, checkered hard rubber S&W logo grips. Single action top break, tip down simultaneous extraction revolver with fluted six-chambered cylinder notch rear sight and pinned half-moon blade front sight. Barrel rib marked in two lines: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN. 17 & 24 65/JULY 11 65 AUG 24 69 JULY 25 71 DEC. 2. 79 MAY 11 & 25 1880. Rear face of cylinder, frame catch and frame latch all with the matching serial number 26143. The left frame of the revolver is marked 8.12 under the grip, indicating the date of August 1912 for the factory refurbishment designated by the * after the serial number on the butt. The revolver is accompanied by a two page letter from Smith & Wesson Historian Roy Jinks noting that this gun was identified by serial number as having been shipped by Smith & Wesson to the US Revenue Cutter Service, National Armory, Springfield, MA on June 27, 1890. The Neal & Jinks book Smith & Wesson 1857-1945 - A Handbook for Collectors, notes that a total of 63 guns were in that US Government shipment, although at the time of publication the reason for the purchase or to what branch of the government they were shipped was not known. This is an extremely rare gun, as the records suggest that only 63 were acquired in that order, another 44 in an order on September 17, 1890 and possibly another 33 as some references note as many as 140 being acquired by the Revenue Cutter Service. Interestingly at least one other extant example is marked as being factory refinished like this gun, suggesting that the harsh life on a Revenue Cutter was rough on the guns, and at least one boat's commander wanted them to be in tip top shape and looking good. From the Collection of Charles Worman, co-author of the two volume set Firearms of the American West.
The US Revenue Cutter Service was established by an Act of Congress on August 4, 1790 to provide customs and tariff enforcement along the coast of the new United States. Originally called the Revenue-Marine, the service grew from a handful of coastal cutters to a more complex group of ships including tugs, inter coastal boats and ships on the Great Lakes. In January of 1915 the Revenue Cutter Service was officially merged with the US Life Saving Service to form the US Coast Guard. Due to the small size of the USRCS, small arms and related items identified to them are extremely rare and desirable to both US Navy and US Coast Guard collectors. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Charles Worman CONDITION: Very good as factory refurbished. Bore very good, with moderate oxidation, some pitting and strong rifling. Metal retains much of the factory applied blued, with moderate amounts of thinning, wear and loss. Metal also shows some lightly scattered surface oxidation and minor surface roughness. Mechanically functional action. Grips with some wear to the checkering and marks and the left grip with a couple of major cracks, well repaired and difficult to see on the exterior but with repairs clearly visible on the interior. A very nice condition and very rare secondary martial US Government revolver.
W.W. Greener Safety Boxlock Side-by-Side Damascus 20 Gauge 20 Bore. 28" barrel length. SN: 30683. 2.75" chamber length. 13.75" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.4" drop to heel. 5.5 lbs weight. Modified Choke Left. Cylinder Right. (Mfg. ca 1884) Case colored frame with blued small parts and rebrowned Damascus barrels set in English straight wrist fancy walnut stock with splinter forend. Double barrel side by side boxlock ejector shotgun featuring the Greener patent safety to left wrist, and crossbolt locking action. Frame is signed W.W. GREENER on both flanks with the barrel rib signature reading W.W. GREENER 68 HAYMARKET LONDON & 8 AVENUE DE L'OPERA PARIS. WINNER AT THE LONDONG GUN TRIALS, 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879. Barrels and watertables display antique Birmingham proof marks with barrel flats exhibiting modern NP smokeless powder proofs. Item features fine English interwoven spiral and floral scroll engraving to the breeches and dollshead that further encloses a patent mark reading PATENT/NO 3084/WEDGE FAST. Watertables feature further patent information including W.W. GREENER/NO 930/PATENT followed by J N/PATENT/651, and PAT. U.S. JUNE 7 81. Forend displays further patent mark reading WATSON/20374/PATENT. Shotgun is heavily embellished with floral and spiral scrollwork to the frame with wave engraved border. All screw heads, hinge pin, and crossbolt display sunburst engraving. Barrel fences are Arcaded with engraving matching that on the breeches. The SAFE marking is composed of inlaid gold. Wrist and forend exhibit fine multipoint checkering with engraved furnishings. Toe of the stock fitted with silver oval plate. Mounts a checkered black horn buttplate with engraved mounting screws. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine as Restored. Bores are Bright with some patinated spots and residues to the breeches. Rebrowned finish to barrels is strong with some weakening of the Damascus pattern to the underside of the barrels likely from refinishing. Frame shows some faint traces of case colors to the watertables and tang with a fog gray to brown patina dominating. Some further traces of blue on the trigger plate and lever. Stock retains a tight wood to metal fit with the tang fitting proud of the wrist. Checkering shows some handling wear with scattered skips and shallow spots. Scattered light dents. Chip to the wrist just behind tang. Action locks up tightly with the lever resting along the centerline. Screw heads out of timing.
German Combination Rifle
Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 262)
German Combination Rifle 13.5mm (undetermined cartridge). 30.25" barrel length. SN: NSN. Case colored frame mounting Damascus pattern barrels and ribs set in a Walnut straight wrist stock with ebony finger rest. Double barrel side by side back action lock rifle featuring exposed hammers and an extractor. Item is unsigned, and shows only a single Imperial German {Crown/V} mark to the rear barrel rib. Sights consist of a blued rear notch and German Silver front blade on a twist Damascus rib. Right barrel features conventional rifling with the left displaying straight rifling through its entire length. Barrels are unadorned, but the frame features German style engraving with wolf head motifs to each lockplate, and line border engracing to all major parts. Triggerguard is engraved with the profile of a figure in period hunter's costume. Checkered splinter forend is retained by a wedgepin, and mounted above a horn lever. Stock features a cheek rest to the left side, and carved Arabesque designs to the flanks of the wrist. Right butt features a trapdoor with an engraved vignette of two deer. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bores are Bright with strong rifling throughout. Case colors remain strong on internal surfaces and show some wear to the sideplates, hammers, and floorplate. Triggerguard has transitioned to gray patina with some traces of gray. Finish to buttplate and trapdoor possibly polished at some point with slight loss of detail to some engraving. Barrels show a gray color overall with some oxidation around the sling loop. Stock appears to have been sanded and shows scattered flaking to the finish, some light dents overall, and a splice along the complete length of the tang. Forend checkering displays some weakening at the upper edges. Some chips to the edges of the horn lever. Action is functional and locks up tightly.
J. Blanch & Son Percussion 11 Bore in Case
Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 262)
J. Blanch & Son Percussion 11 Bore in Case 11 Bore. 30" barrel length. SN: 2891. 14" length of pull. 1.25" drop to comb. 1.8125" drop to heel. 0 cast. 7.389 pounds weight. Cylinder chokes. Browned Damascus barrels with engraved and case colored lock and breechblock, blued small parts, and set in a highly figured Walnut straight English stock with bordered multipoint checkering to the wrist and splinter forend. Side by side double barrel percussion shotgun with single bead nickel front sight and wedge pin retained forend. Maker address to barrel reads J. BLANCH & SON 29 GRACECHURCH ST LONDON within arrows. Both lockplates signed J. BLANCH & SON, while the barrels and breechblocks display London firing proofs. Shotgun features platinum vent plugs, an extended widow's peak to the comb, and three retaining loops for the ramrod. The shotgun displays English spiral scroll engraving to the lockplates and frame, with further scroll flowing over the triggerguard, hammers, and breechblock. Hammers engraved with a fishmouth motif. All screws feature floral engraved embellishments complimenting the dominant spirals. Shotgun mounts an ebony ramrod with brass tip and head. Silver escutcheon to the wrist is engraved with a {Deer} in profile above the initials PYG. Comes with green felt lined wood travel case with brass mountings, and a maker label to the lid reading JOHN BLANCH/Gun & Pistol Manufacturer/From Mr. J. Manton's/Gun Maker to his Majesty/29 GRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON. Case includes a set of tools including: nipple wrench with handle containing a spare pair, horn handled 4 dram powder measure, three piece ebony cleaning rod with brass fittings, cleaning jag, 1 1/8 Oz Shot measure, nickel plated DIXON & SONS marked oiler, KS initial marked brass percussion cap dispenser, paper wrapped Eley percussion cap container, JAMES DIXON/& SONS/SHEFFIELD marked leather wrapped powder flask, matching leather shot flask, E. JOYCE & CO marked percussion cap tin, thirteen wool wads, and paper cards. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bore is Very Bright with some light patinated streaks. Browned finish shows some muzzle wear with patched losses to forward barrels, and one brown patinated spot to right barrel. Case colored finish is wearing down on the finial with some traces of brown patina forming on trigger faces. Blued finish possibly retouched on triggerguard over the serial number. Finish on buttplate is flaking at the edges with brown patination forming in the losses. Stock displays some light dents to the upper edges, and further light dents to the toe. Some spots of thinning to finish on forend and wrist. Tight wood to metal fit with no crack visible behind tang. Action is functional. Case shows some flaking to the varnish on the exterior. Label to the inner lid is flaking and yellowed. Liner shows some oil residues.
Antique James Purdery & Son Best Quality Game Gun SxS 12ga. with Matching Travel Case
Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 262)
Antique James Purdery & Son Best Quality Game Gun SxS 12ga. with Matching Travel Case Manufactured 1892 12 Bore. 25.75" barrel length. SN: 14611. 2.75" chamber length. 14.5" length of pull. 12.75" length of pull (Wood only). 1.5625" drop to comb. 2.625" drop to heel. 0 Cast. 6.638 pounds. Cylinder Left. Over Cylinder Right. (Mfg. ca 1892) Case colored finish to the frame and nine-pin sideplates with reblued barrels and small parts mounting highly figured walnut straight English style stock with splinter forend. Double barrel side by side hammerless ejector shotgun mounting a single brass bead front sight on a convex rib. Item features assisted opening and a tang safety mechanism. Sideplates are engraved J. PURDEY & SONS with the underside of the frame showing PURDEY'S/PATENT. Barrel address reads J. PURDEY & SONS LTD 57. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. Item shows the original London proof marks to the barrel flats and watertables along with later Birmingham post-1954 proof marks indicating it was reproofed at some point in Birmingham, likely after a previous restoration. Tang features a gold inlaid SAFE marking with stock fitting a silver oval plate bearing the initials AGI. Frame exhibits fine English spiral scroll engraving enclosing floral bouquets. Sunburst engraving to the hingepin and screws, while the engraving on the barrel fences matches the barrels. Item mounts a Pachmayr recoil pad on three black synthetic spacers with white line spacer. Comes in a leather wrapped wood traveling case with red felt liner. Labels to the lid include the maker label with address to the center, instructions to ensure proper ejection, and a worn label with handwritten serial number matching this lot. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good as Restored. Bores are Bright with some firing residues, dust, and patinated spots. Item shows some cracking to the fill at muzzle, and an excessive length to the barrel slot in case indicating the barrels were cut down and the shotgun possibly sleeved prior to reproofing. Reblued finish to barrels shows some muzzle wear with scattered light scratches. Some flecked oxidized spots and shallow pits to left barrel forward of fence. Trigger plate shows weak engraving with some sprinkled pitting that has been cleaned at some point. Traces of blue remain on the triggerguard with stronger blue to the lever. Case colors remain visible on the sideplates with the hanndling edges faded to silver. Item shows some light mars and scratches to the forward edges of the frame. Spacers to stock exhibit some slight wiggle. Asymmetrical wear on forend and butt suggests the latter may have been replaced at some point. Forend displays a raised granular structure with checkering worn down overall. Butt with some dents to the left wrist, and a split forming through the wrist behind the sideplates. Case shows some flaking and cracking to the leather overall, with crazing and cracking to the straps. Some stains to the interior of the case. Action locks up tightly with the barrels on face and the lever resting along the centerline.
**First Year Production Pre-War Colt Super 38 Pistol in French Fit Case
Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 262)
**First Year Production Pre-War Colt Super 38 Pistol in French Fit Case .38 Super. 5" barrel. SN: 1768 (Mfg. ca.1929). Blued finish, checkered walnut thumb swell target grips. Single action semi-automatic magazine fed Browning designed tilting barrel pistol. Right side of slide roll marked COLT in large letters, followed by SUPER .38/AUTOMATIC in two lines, followed by the {Rampant Colt} logo, with the left side roll marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./PAT'D APR 20, 1897, SEPT. 9, 1902, DEC. 19, 1905, FEB. 14, 1911, AUG. 19, 1913. Rear face of slide with matching serial number 17/68 in two lines under the firing pin stop plate. Pistol is equipped with a checkered arched mainspring housing, checkered short trigger and checkered wide spur hammer. The rear sight is a KING/PAT. marked windage adjustable notch with a pinned front blade with a red plastic dot. A semi-circular angled cut in the top of the slide behind the rear sight provides reflective illumination of the front dot. Includes a single two-tone magazine COLT SUPER/38 AUTO marked magazine. The pistol is contained in a French-fit leatherette covered wooden case with a purple lining. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very fine. Bore is bright with strong rifling and showing some frosting in the grooves and some scattered minor freckles of oxidation. Metal with most of the blued finish intact with some minor loss due to high edge wear, most notably at the muzzle on the left side of the slide, the barrel, sides of the hammer and sides of the trigger. There are a couple of minor finish scratches on the left side of the frame from take down, and the added sights show moderate amounts of finish loss due to wear. A couple of small spots of minor surface oxidation are present as well, with a small patch along the sharp upper edge of the slide on the right side, about 1.5" from the muzzle. Pistol is mechanically functional. The grips show some light handling marks and minor wear. The case is about fine with some light surface wear and scuffs and some fading and light wear to the interior.
**Colt M1911 Rebuilt at Anniston Arsenal with Shipping Box
Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 262)
**Colt M1911 Rebuilt at Anniston Arsenal with Shipping Box World War II .45 ACP. 5" barrel length. SN: 509189. Parkerized metal finish mounting checkered cocobolo grips and standard military pattern sights. Short-recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Left slide is struck with patent marks forward of the {Rampant Colt} logo reading PATENTED APR. 20, 1897. SEPT. 9, 1902/DEC. 19, 1905. FEB. 14, 1911. AUG. 19, 1913. Colt's two-line address struck behind the logo and reads COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. Right slide marked MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY. Left frame reads UNITED STATES PROPERTY. Item was refinished at the arsenal, and fitted with a replacement barrel that is struck COLT 45 AUTO to the left barrel below the chamber. Inspection markings include {Eagle's Head/S12} behind the trigger, along with H inspection to the slide above the firing pin retaining plate. Features some distinctive features of the earlier pattern of 1911, including the broad hammer, and lacking further cuts behind triggerguard. Magazine is blued and lacks any maker markings. Comes in original shipping box from ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT/ANNISTON, ALABAMA, with matching serial number on the box. Label to lid is mirrored by the original receipt in box, both indicating that this handgun was purchased by Vern Gregg and shipped to him with form dated NOV 8 1966. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Excellent as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is lined with preservative grease that should clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal refinish shows some scattered light scratches to the Parkerization with some white residues to the dustcover and forward slide. Grips display crisp checkering with a skip to left panel above the grip screw. Shipping box shows splitting on the left side of the lid with flaking to cardboard overall, along with some ink residues to the lid. One side of the box base has torn off and is loose in box. Copy of receipt flaking at corners with oil residue and yellowing overall.
Signed WWII Japanese Kai Gunto
Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Kai Gunto World War II 25" nagasa. 39" overall. Shinogi-zukuri katana with single hole nakago that is signed with four character mei on left side and has black lacquer shumei on right side. Blade features a chu-kissaki, ihori mune, omaru boshi, gunome hamon, and masame or muji hada. Mounts are WWII kai-gunto style with black rayskin saya, gilt brass fittings, copper habaki, dark brown ito, and black same. Attached to sarute is a brown/blue sageo cord, most likely added at some point. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to very good. Blade has a mottled appearance due to scattered sprinkles of pit marks and light scratching, with several bites along edge of blade. Tip also appears dull, possibly chipped. Saya shows some scratches, cracking, and minor losses to rayskin. Mounts have losses to gilt finish.
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Officer Sageo
Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Officer Sageo World War II 26" nagasa. 39.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with a single hole nakago that has long mei to one side, and a single red shumei kanji character to right side. Mei translation appears to be "Noshu Seki Ju Ni Jyu San Dai Kane Fusa Saku Kore". Blade has an O-kissaki, ihori mune, yakizume boshi, midare-togari hamon, and masame or muji hada. Mounts appear to be early shin-gunto style featuring three piece seppas, leather saya cover, and a blue/brown sageo cord. Leather throat guard is present, but is missing snap button. Included with this item is a handwritten tag noting that this blade was made by "23rd generation Kanefusa", and that it was "BrougHT BAck By Louis CoLEmAn Smith Sr./USN/New Guinea, Philippines". This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade is in a good state of polish, with some scattered light scratches and a few small clusters of pit marks. Leather saya has scratches, losses, and discoloration overall. Tsuka has some wear to ito and discoloration to same. Brass fittings all show light discoloration and some light green oxidation around koiguchi. Sageo shows wear and discoloration.
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto
Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto World War II 25.75" nagasa. Shinogi-zukuri blade with two hole nakago that has a Seki arsenal stamp, 5-character mei to left side, and brown shumei to right side. Blade features a chu-kissaki, ihori mune, jizo boshi, gunome-notare hamon, and masame or muji hada. Mounts are WWII-era shin gunto style with painted steel scabbard, four piece seppas, gilt copper fittings, brown ito, and white same. Saya is missing ishizuke. Habaki possibly from a kai-gunto. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade has good polish, with scattered light scratches. Mounts are in good condition, with some scattered losses to brass finish and missing ishizuke.
Signed Japanese Kai Gunto
Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 262)
Signed Japanese Kai Gunto World War II 25.5" nagasa. 37.75" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed with four character mei on left side, and green shumei to right side. Blade features ko-kissaki, ihori mune, gunome hamon, masame or muji hada, and no visible boshi. Mounts are WWII kai-gunto style with black lacquer saya, three piece seppas, gilt brass fittings, brown ito, and black same. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good. Blade has mottled appearance overall due to scattered pitting and light scratching. Mounts show wear including cracking and losses to saya lacquer, wear and frays to ito, losses to gilt finish on fittings, and loose hangers. Blade has a small bite near kissaki.
Signed WWII-era Japanese Kyu-Gunto
Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 262)
Signed WWII-era Japanese Kyu-Gunto World War II 24" nagasa. 37" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed on left side with five character mei, a seki arsenal stamp, and what appears to be four green shumei characters. Blade features a chu-kissaki, omaru boshi, ihori mune, masame or muji hada, and a hamon that transitions from gunome to suguha. Mounts are Russo-Japanese kyu-gunto army style with a chromed saya, brass fittings, silvered habaki, elongated tsuka with white same, and a brown sageo cord. Backstrap of tsuka features an emblem escutcheon near pommel, possibly a clan mon or symbol for a Japanese colonial region/territory. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About very good. Blade has good state of polish, with some light scratches, a few small clusters of pitting scattered overall. There is a possible pinprick grain opening near kissaki on left side of blade. Saya has some scattered scratches and a clusters of pitting, but is in good condition. Mounts show some discoloration and losses to finish.
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto
Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto World War II 25.75" nagasa. Shinogi-zukuri blade with two hole nakago signed with a Seki arsenal stamp, long mei to left side, and what appears to be obscured shumei with black lacquer on obverse side. Blade features O-kissaki, ihori mune, midare-gunome hamon, masame or muji hada, and no visible boshi on either side. Mounts are WWII-era shin gunto style with double seppas, leather covered saya, brass copper fittings, brown ito, and white same. Item is missing mekugi peg. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade has good polish, with faint mottling overall, scattered light scratches. Blade tip has scratches, residue, and pit marks to both sides, obscuring boshi.
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Officer's Sageo and Family Mons to Both Habaki and Kashira
Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Officer's Sageo and Family Mons to Both Habaki and Kashira World War II 26.75" nagasa. 39.75" overall. Shingo-zukuri blade with a single hole nakago and long mei. Mei appears to be the signature of legendary swordsmith Sukenao, but is only signed on one side of nakago and possibly gi-mei. Blade has a chu-kissaki, jizo boshi, ihori mune, midare-gunome hamon, and masame or muji hada. Mounts are shin gunto-style mounts with single seppas, steel saya, blue/brown sageo, and a habaki that has a chiseled clan mon to both sides (possibly gold plated). Kashira is also mounted with a steel or silver mon plate to backside. Item possibly composite considering tsuba, seppa, saya, and tsuka all have slots for missing catch spring, but fuchi does not. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good to very good. Blade is in a good state of polish, with some scattered light scratches and small clusters of pit marks.
Signed WWII Japanese "Koa Isshin/Mantetsu Steel" Shin Gunto
Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese "Koa Isshin/Mantetsu Steel" Shin Gunto World War II 26.25" nagasa. 37.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole tang and long mei to both sides. Mei translates to "Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku Kore" and is dated "Sho Wa Kanoto Mi Haru" (Spring 1941) according to a dealer tag attached to saya. The tag also states that this item was "made from western scrap steel by the Dairen Railway Co. in Manchuria, China for the Japanese Imperial Army." Blade features a chu-kissaki, omaru boshi, ihori mune, sugu hamon, and muji hada. Mounts are of shin gunto style with painted steel scabbard, gilt copper fittings, brown ito, white same, and catch release spring.
The name "Koa-Isshin" was derived from a colonization/unification propaganda slogan used by Japan pre-1944 that loosely translates to, "Asia, one heart." These blades were non-traditionally made from western scrap steel and railroad tracks located in occupied Manchuria, China.
In 1937, with traditional tamahagane steel in short supply, an innovation by Dr. Kazuharu Kusaka in steel production allowed Japan to create incredibly durable katana blades using rod-in-tube construction. This technique was known to have created some of the strongest, most reliable, and most effective cutting blades produced by Japan during this period. During the initial cutting test of the first Mantetsu sword, the appraiser of the sword mistakenly attributed it as a Koto-era sword made by master swordsmith Tadayoshi of Hizen, stating that "only a Tadayoshi sword could cut like that." Japan immediately started production of the Koa Isshin Mantetsu swords following this appraisal, making about 400 a month. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in a good state of polish, with some scattered light scratching. Saya is in great condition, only showing some losses to brass finish. Ito has fraying, losses, and light discoloration.
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Edo-Period Blade, Family Mon, and Company Officer's Sageo
Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 262)
Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Edo-Period Blade, Family Mon, and Company Officer's Sageo World War II 27" nagasa. 40" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with a single hole nakago that is signed with long mei to one side. Province kanji appears to translate to "Bishu," and the remaining characters have yet to be translated. Blade features a chu-kissaki, ihori mune, yakizume boshi, masame or muji hada, and gunome hamon. Koshirae are early shin-gunto mounts including pierced gilt tsuba, three piece seppas, koshi-yujo style silver habaki, blue/brown company grade officer sageo, and gilt copper fuchi-kashira with family mon to backside of kabuto-gane. Saya is painted steel with gilt copper mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: About good. Blade has scattered scratches, pit marks, and some grain openings overall. Fittings show losses to gilt finish and saya paint finish, as well as discoloration and scratching. Blade has several minor bites to edge, and there is a moderate to heavy strike mark to mune. There is slight gapping between fuchi and rest of tsuka, because of this catch spring fails to lock saya.
**Papa Nambu Model of 1904 by Tokyo Gas & Electric
Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 262)
**Papa Nambu Model of 1904 by Tokyo Gas & Electric World War I 8x22mm Nambu. 4.7" barrel length. SN: 914. Blued metal finish with polished bolt and straw colored small parts mounting checkered wood grips. Short-recoil operated striker action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Top of the frame struck with the TGE monogram logo for Tokyo Gas and Electric Company, a secondary manufacturer of Nambu pistols. Sights consist of an adjustable rear notch and front blade, with the rear sight leaf graduated from 100 to 500 meters. Serial numbers match on all parts, including both grip panels and the firing pin. Magazine serial number does not match, and the magazine features a nickel plated body and aluminum base plug. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is dirty with some dust and residue that should clean to Bright with strong rifling throughout. Straw finish fading to gray patina on the trigger with the bolt showing a mottled gray patina forming. Gripstraps are pitted with deep brown patina dominating on the lower frame. Further displays pitting and patches of brown patina to the upper frame, forward barrel, and over the rear sight leaf. Grips exhibit some light handling mars.
**Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol by Koshikawa Tokyo Arsenal With Matching Magazine
Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 262)
"**Type B ""Baby"" Nambu Pistol by Koshikawa Tokyo Arsenal With Matching Magazine World War II 7mm Nambu. 3.25"" barrel. SN: 1834. Blued metal finish with polished bolt mounting straw colored small parts and mounting boxed checkered wood grip panels. Short-recoil operated striker action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines mounting fixed rear notch and dovetail mounted front blade sights. Upper frame displays the stacked cannonball markings of the {Koshikawa Arsenal} with right frame showing the standard Japanese Kanji type markings. Comes with one nickel plated magazine with aluminum floor plate struck with a matching serial number on the rear face. Serial numbers match. Firing pin non numbered.
Designed as a compact alternative to the 1902 Type A ""Grandpa"" Nambu pistol, the ""Baby"" Nambu pistol uses a miniaturized version of the Grandpa's operating system and construction. Chambered in the proprietary 7mm cartridge, this pistol offered its users a somewhat weaker cartridge than .32 ACP in a complex yet refined package. Unsurprisingly, it cost significantly more than competing simple-blowback operated pistols of the day, resulting in poor sales and limited manufacture. James D. Brown, author of the ""Collector's Guide to Imperial Japanese Handguns 1893-1945"" estimates that production was no more than 6,500 total between 1909, when full production began, and 1929, when it ceased. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with worn rifling throughout. Metal finish retains polish to internal parts with mottled gray patina forming to the rear bolt. Item maintains much of the straw color on the magazine release and trigger with losses along flanks and gray patina forming. Blued finish shows edgewear with flaking and some pitting at right muzzle and to the top of the frame in two places. Right grip panel is cracked and chipped on the upper edge with a further chip showing on the upper left corner of the left panel. Grips otherwise retain strong checkering with staining and some handling mars.
**Mauser C96 Pre-War Commercial with Stock-Holster
Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 262)
**Mauser C96 Pre-War Commercial with Stock-Holster .30 Mauser. 5.5" barrel length. SN: 190624. Blued metal finish with polished bolt and rear leaf, niter blued small parts, and mounting checkered walnut grips. Short-recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by an internal magazine charged with stripper clips. Upper barrel flat is marked WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N with the left displaying {Crown/Crown/U} commercial proof marking. Further commercial proof to the top of the bolt with right frame displaying maker marking WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR. Underside of the barrel struck M in two places. Serial numbers match. Comes with walnut holster/stock with the neck showing serial number 672. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with strong rifling throughout. Blued finish displays some edgewear overall with scattered scratches and abrasions. Brown flecking to the barrel with gripstraps having taken on a brown patina overall. Frame finish weakening to lower edges. Grips show handling wear, some light dents, and scratches. Stock has a large chip that has removed half of the length of the left buttplate. Further light dents and scratches overall.
*Texas Special Edition Turnbull Finished Winchester Model 1895 Rifle
Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 262)
*Texas Special Edition Turnbull Finished Winchester Model 1895 Rifle .405 Winchester. 24" barrel length. SN: 00743TEX95. Doug Turnbull style case colored receiver with gold trigger and remaining parts blued set in walnut straight wrist stock with bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend, Schnabel forend, and shotgun style butt with blued steel buttplate. Lever-action internal box magazine fed repeating rifle mounting adjustable buckhorn rear and pinned front bead sights. Item features a safety to the tang abutted by a model mark reading WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895. Right barrel struck with the manufacturer markings reading WINCHESTER/U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./JAPAN/MIROKU followed by WINCHESTER TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORPORATION. Left barrel further marked with SPECIAL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER. Right receiver struck in a special serial number range used for the Texas Special Edition Winchester Model 1895 rifles, which were finished by Turbull Restorations. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Blued finish displays pinpoint patina forming to the forward barrel near front sight. Light abrasion to the underside of the triggerguard with few faint scratches. Stock shows a pattern of light mars to the toe of the stock and one scuff to the forend near the magazine.
**Rare ax Code 1940 Dated K98 Rifle by Feinmechansiche
Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 262)
**Rare ax Code 1940 Dated K98 Rifle by Feinmechansiche World War II 7.92x57mm. 23.62" barrel length. SN: 2359h. Blued metal finish set in laminated wood semi-pistol grip stock with stock disc and mounting standard tangent rear notch and inverted-V front blade sights. Bolt-action internal magazine fed repeating rifle fed by an internal box magazine charged with stripper clips. Receiver is struck with Gothic letter Mod. 98. marking to the left flank with the forward receiver showing the ax manufacturer code over a date of 1940, indicating it is one of the rare arms manufactured by Feinmechanische of Erma in 1940. Barrel gauge reading of 7,91 struck into the rear edge of the barrel. Item shows mixed serial numbers with nonmatching stock, barrel band, and small parts to bolt. Bolt serial number matches the receiver. Item shows {WWII German Eagle} proof marking to the left barrel and receiver. Waffenamt markings include {Eagle/280} in three places to barrel and receiver, two places on the trigger plate, and in one place on the magazine floorplate, follower, and sight components. Barrel band struck {Eagle/77} with circle Z marks struck into bolt components, indicating these were sourced from Czechoslovakia. Comes with cleaning rod, front sight protector, and a leather sling. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with some brown patina and traces of pinpoint pitting and oxidation near muzzle. Metal refinish shows internal cycling wear with scattered abrasions and scuffs to the barrel. Stock fittings primarily brown patina with some light pitting to barrel band and butt. Item shows a fire blue color to the extractor. Stock exhibits some weakened marks indicative of light sanding with scattered light dents and mars overall. Sling with some cracking and crazing. Leather remains supple.
**1945 Springfield Armory M1 Garand Rifle Uncut Operating Rod and Locking Bar Sights
Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 262)
**1945 Springfield Armory M1 Garand Rifle Uncut Operating Rod and Locking Bar Sights World War II .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 3541326. Parkerized metal finish overall set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock mounting locking bar rear aperture and front blade sights with protectors. Gas-operated semi-automatic rifle utilizing long stroke piston driven rotating bolt action and fed by an internal magazine charged with en bloc clips. Serial number corresponds to March, 1945 production with barrel date 1 S-A-3 45 indicating it was made that same month by Springfield Armory. Bolt is marked D28287-19SA/B-18, a marking that appears on M1 Garand bolts made by Springfield Armory between July, 1944 and October, 1945. Operating rod is uncut, and is marked D35382 9 SA, again, appropriate for a 1945 production M1 Garand rifle. Receiver is marked D 28291 35, while the trigger housing additionally shows correct number of D28290-14-SA. Item shows P pressure proof to the barrel along with a punch dot marking. Stock is unmarked, and likely an arsenal replacement. Comes with a Pattern 1907 leather sling, two-chamber synthetic oiler and multitool, and four-piece cleaning rod with loop in canvas package. Oiler contains a full charge of oil. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some pinpoint pitting near muzzle and crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some light internal cycling wear and scratches. Some brown flecking to the triggerguard, magazine floorplate, and the edges of the receiver. Item shows some scattered light scratches and mars to wood furniture. Sling with mold discolorations, some cracking, and abrasions. Item shows a muzzle erosion reading of between 1 and 2 and throat of between 2 and 3.
**British Proofed Lend Lease Colt Model 1903 Pistol in Pasteboard Box
Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 262)
**British Proofed Lend Lease Colt Model 1903 Pistol in Pasteboard Box World War II .32 ACP. 3.75" barrel. SN: 565491 (mfg. ca.1942). Parkerized finish, blued barrel with bright chamber, blued magazines, checkered hardwood grips with silvered finished Rampant Colt medallions. Single action semi-automatic magazine-fed blow back pistol with fixed notch rear sight and blade front sight. Right side of slide marked in two lines: COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS with the right side of the frame marked U.S. PROPERTY. The left side of the slide is marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./PATENTED APR. 20, 1897, DEC. 22, 1903 with the {Rampant Colt} logo on the rear of the slide, a weak {Ordnance Wheel} inspection on the left rear of the frame and the serial number above the triggerguard on the frame. The gun has British proof marks on the chamber, slide and frame, indicating this pistol was supplied to the British during World War II under the Lend Lease system. The pistol includes a total of two fully blued magazines marked CAL 32/COLT on their bottoms. The gun is contained in an old kraft shipping box with grease pencil numbering on the bottom matching the serial number of the gun and pencil markings showing it had passed through the British proof house. The interior of the box contains well-worn brown wax paper and Colt factory paperwork. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine. Bore is fine and bright. Metal with most of the medium gray Parkerized finish intact with some minor high edge wear and some small areas of thinning. Factory markings and British proofs crisp and sharp, Ordnance Wheel weak and appears poorly struck. Mechanically functional action. Grips crisp with some light wear. Box fair, well worn with tears in the corners of the lid.
WWII Colt 1911 Service Ace .22 Conversion Kit Shipped to the USMC on 12/17/42 with Letter
Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 262)
WWII Colt 1911 Service Ace .22 Conversion Kit Shipped to the USMC on 12/17/42 with Letter World War II .22 LR. 5" barrel length. SN: U1592. Polished blued metal finish overall with polished extractor and floating chamber, and mounting matted front ramp and adjustable target rear sights. Conversion unit for Colt Model 1911 pattern pistols capable of permitting them to fire .22 Long Rifle ammunition for training purposes. Left slide struck with the two line legend COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./PATENT NUMBERS 2,090,656 2,090,657 followed by the {Rampant Colt} logo forward of the cocking serrations. Right slide marked COLT SERVICE/MODEL/CONVERSION followed by ACE within diamond and .22 LONG/RIFLE/UNIT .22-45. Item comes in matching cardboard box with black paper liner. Item retains the COLT label to the lid with an inventory list to the interior lid. Included in the box are the manual, slide, barrel, floating chamber, ejector, bushing, magazine, recoil spring, recoil spring guide, recoil spring plug, and the slide stop. Magazine floorplate reads COLT/22 ACE L.R./SERVICE MODEL. Item additionally comes with Colt Collectors Association historians letter affirming that it was shipped to the United States Marine Corps on December 17, 1942. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright with strong rifling throughout. Metal finish shows internal cycling wear with edgewear, scratches, and abrasions to the slide. Owner's manual remains legible but shows some stains and tears. Cardboard box torn at all corners of the lid with the exterior labels and paper finish flaking off.
**Rare Late WWII Eagle/F Inspected Walther AC Code PP Police Pistol
Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 262)
**Rare Late WWII Eagle/F Inspected Walther AC Code PP Police Pistol World War II .32 ACP. 3.9" barrel. SN: 375003P. Blued metal military finish with plum blued trigger mounting checkered black WALTHER banner marked synthetic grips. Simple blowback operated DA/SA autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines and featuring standard fixed front blade and rear notch sights on a matted rib. Right slide struck with the ac code indicating it was manufactured by Walther and without the slide legend, the standard simplified markings that appear on late Walther PP model pistols. {Eagle/N} commercial proof marks appear on the right slide, right muzzle, and right chamber. Left frame is further stamped {Eagle/Swastika F} marking indicating it was purchased for the German police. Matching serial number on slide and frame. Comes with one WALTHER banner marked magazine additionally struck PP 7,65 m/m on the left flank with W initial to the right. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some light edgewear on the slide and to the forward frame with brown patina on the rear gripstrap and brown flecking to forward, and to the flanks of the slide. Slide additionally shows some flaking to the blue, while the internals exhibit cycling wear. Grips have some light handling scratches and mars with crack and chip to the forward edge of the left grip panel. Magazine displays insertion wear with brown patina to floorplate.
**International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand Rebuilt by Augusta Arsenal
Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 262)
**International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand Rebuilt by Augusta Arsenal Korean War .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 4520402. Grey parkerized metal finish. Walnut stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm, with handguard. Gas operated semi automatic rifle with adjustable peep rear sight and blade front sight with ear protectors. Item features triple stacking swivels, bayonet lug, internal box magazine, and a trapdoor buttplate void of contents. Markings include U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30 M1/INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER/4520402 to receiver, and barrel is marked LMP D***5448 4 53 A10 to left side. Stock is marked with A.A./10635 Augusta Arsenal rebuild marks to right side and left side is marked with what appears to be foreign rack numbers, possibly Korean. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore is bright. Finish has thinned lightly mostly to sharp edges, and shows scattered light scratches. Stock has moderate to heavy scratches and mars overall, with a heavy cut/mar to wrist on left side. Barrel has a muzzle reading of about 2 and a throat reading of about 2-2.5.
**Mismatched German qve45 Code K43 Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Scope
Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 262)
**Mismatched German qve45 Code K43 Sniper Rifle with ZF4 Scope World War II 7.92x57mm. 21.5" barrel length. SN: 1016c. Blued wartime finish set in laminated wood semi-pistol grip stock with optics rail to right receiver and mounting a ZF4 rifle scope. Short stroke piston driven semi-automatic rifle fed by a detachable magazine that can be charged with stripper clips. Item mounts standard tangent rear notch and fully hooded front blade sights. Left receiver struck K 43 qve 45, indicating it was manufactured by Karl Walther of Zella Mehlis in 1945. Item shows weak waffenamt marks on the locking lugs with {Eagle/214} marks on top of the bolt body and carrier. Bolt components are mixed with body showing a non matching serial number applied via electropen. Top of barrel struck DA below handguard and qve within triangle. Scope has a fire blued metal finish with blued retaining bands. Left body of scope struck Gw ZF 4 dow {triangle} over serial number 37393. The dow manufacturer code indicates the scope was made by Waffenwerk Bruenn of Czechoslovakia. Scope base shows {Eagle/214} waffenamt to left side. Retains the turret protector for windage, and a fastening lever that is marked fest and lose. Scope base displays the rough porous external finish typical of late war German production with only the friction surfaces taken to a higher degree of polish. Magazine displays an enamel finish and is struck with the manufacturer code ave for Olympia Bueromaschinenwerke along with K43 model mark and {Eagle/WaA843} waffenamt marking. Rifle comes with cleaning rod and a period leather sling with loop stamped 2809-701. Trapdoor buttplate with stock void of tools. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some pinpoint pitting and crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some brown patina forming on triggerguard, buttplate, front sight hood, and in flecking to the barrel. Some further brown patinated spots to the scope and scope base. Item exhibits some scattered light scuffs and mars to the stock. Stock edges show some slight rounding indicating possible light sanding. Scope is dirty and turrets have not been tested for function. Should be professionally cleaned. Magazine finish is flaking off with gray to brown patina dominating.
**Japanese Nagoya Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle
Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 262)
**Japanese Nagoya Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle World War II 7.7x58mm. 25.06" barrel length. SN: 16033. Blued metal finish with wood semi-pistol grip stock featuring spliced toe and mounting adjustable ladder rear aperture sight with anti-aircraft legs, and barleycorn front blade. Bolt-action internal magazine fed repeating rifle utilizing cock-on-close action and charged with stripper clips. Top of the receiver shows the standard Kanji markings for Type 2 below a ground Chrysanthemum. Left receiver shows the {Nagoya Arsenal} marking with assembly number 919. Note, the assembly numbers for barrels and receivers typically do not match, and in this example the serial numbers match where observable with the assembly numbers for the barrel and wedge matching each other. Item comes with cleaning rod and no dustcover.
Production of the Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle began in 1943, likely as a reaction to the challenges faced by Japanese paratroopers in combat because their full length rifles were dropped separately for their intended users. At the Battle of Palembang in Sumatra between February 13 and 15, 1942, some of the weapons intended for the paratroopers were dropped in swampy terrain, forcing the paratroopers to rely on pistols and grenades. In the aftermath, Imperial Japan began developing dedicated weapons for paratroopers that could be dropped with their users. Seldom encountered, it is estimated that just over 21,000 of these rifles were produced. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with crisp Metford pattern rifling throughout. Metal finish displays a mottled brown patina forming on the stock fittings with brown flecking to all parts. Item shows scattered nicks and mars to the metal components. Stock displays handling wear, mars, dents, and some chips to the edges of the butt and forend. Toe splice seam is opening up, and there are stains near the butt.
**U.S. Springfield M1 Garand with Uncut Op-Rod and 1943-Dated Barrel
Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 262)
**U.S. Springfield M1 Garand with Uncut Op-Rod and 1943-Dated Barrel World War II .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 934758. Grey/green parkerized metal finish. Walnut stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm, with handguard that may have been replaced as it is a darker stained color. Gas operated semi automatic rifle with adjustable peep rear sight and blade front sight with ear protectors. Item features triple stacking swivels, bayonet lug, internal box magazine, and a trapdoor buttplate with cleaning kit. Markings include U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30 M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/934758 to receiver, and 2-S-A-6-43 to right side of barrel. Frame is also marked with Century Arms importer marks on left side. Stock appears to have been refurbished and shows no arsenal or rebuild marks, only a faint circle P marking to bottom of grip. There also appear to be numbers 011 marked in front of floorplate with yellow grease pencil. Includes OD sling. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Good. Bore is frosty and has some light residue to rifling. Finish has thinned areas overall, as well as scattered light scratches and pitting. Gas cylinder and barrel muzzle have most of the pit marks. Wood stock possibly refurbished and shows no arsenal markings, with some scattered light scratches. Handguards possibly replaced at some point as they have a slightly darker stain and flaky losses not seen on rest of stock. Barrel has a muzzle reading of about 1 and a throat reading of about 0 to 0.5.
**WWII Factory Parkerized Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun
Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 262)
**WWII Factory Parkerized Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge. 20" barrel length. SN: 1033884. 2.75" chamber length. Cylinder bore. Factory Parkerized finish with rough wartime finish to barrel and receiver set in walnut semi-pistol grip oil finished stock with oil finished handle. Slide-action internal tube magazine fed repeating shotgun outfitted with a bayonet lug and nickel front bead sight. Item Falls within the 940,000-1,036,000 serial range of known World War II Model 12 Trench Guns, and exhibits correct components throughout. Shows a consistent non-polished finish consistent with factory Parkerized shotguns. Barrel exhibits the slight protrusion typical of the Model 12 Trench guns. Small parts such as the extractor, ejector, and the screws are blued with the bolt and lifter polished, as was standard for factory Parkerized examples. Correct oil finish stock for factory Parkerized shotgun with unusual nonfluted comb. Right stock struck with the boxed G.H.D. cartouche of Guy H. Drewry, the inspector mark encountered on genuine World War II Model 12 shotguns. Note, this mark is extremely crisp, and shows some signs of the wood kicking up at the rear edges of the crossed cannons, indicating it may have been applied recently. Below this are the ordnance {Crossed Cannons}. Correct W marked bayonet lug and standard black synthetic WINCHESTER buttplate. Right receiver with thumbprints indicative of the additional heat treatment received in this location. Item shows a 44 barrel date to the underside of the barrel, common to this model. Additional markings include standard Winchester monogram proofs on the receiver and barrel, along with WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK to left barrel followed by model information reading MODEL 12-12 GA-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Very Good as possibly restocked. Bore is dusty with some grease residue that should clean to Very Bright or better. Parkerized finish exhibits some cycling wear to the tube and scattered scratches on the metal handguard. Some internal cycling wear and grease residue throughout rendering the action sluggish. Stock retains crisp edges with a scratch to the comb, dark discoloration to left comb, and a chip to the toe of the buttplate. Crispness of cartouche in butt, along with some flaking at edges suggest it may have been applied recently to replaced wood.
** Scarce French MAS Mle 1944
Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 262)
** Scarce French MAS Mle 1944 7.5x54mm French. 23" barrel length. SN: F4413. Dull blued military finish. Two piece walnut stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm, with handguards and grasping grooves. Semi automatic gas operated rifle with an adjustable tangent peep rear sight and hooded blade front that has been painted red to serrated face. Item features a concealed spike bayonet, removable 10-shot magazine, parry hook, double sling swivels, and a brown leather sling. Markings include MAS Mle 1944/F4413 on left side of frame and barrel with a G to left side. Stock is marked with matching serial number F4413.
The MAS 44 rifle was developed prior to WWII as part of a series of prototype rifles using semi automatic actions. During German occupation, the project had to be hidden and was not resumed until the region of St. Etienne was liberated in 1944. By the time the MAS 44 went into production, the war was already over and by 1946 only about 6,300 rifles were manufactured before being phased out by the MAS 49. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Good to very good. Bore is frosty and has some light residue. Finish has thinned and has light scratches overall. Left side of frame has scattered clusters of pitting. Wood stock has scattered scratches and mars as well.
**Johnson Model 1941 Rifle Sporterized
Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 262)
**Johnson Model 1941 Rifle Sporterized .30-06. 22" barrel length. SN: A6368. Parkerized and blued metal finish with polished bolt mounting polished walnut semi-pistol grip stock with Pachmayr White-Line recoil pad to butt, front and rear sling swivels, and standard military pattern rear notch with civilian front blade sights. Short-recoil operated rotating bolt locked semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal rotary magazine charged with stripper clips. Top of the receiver is marked with four-line manufacturer mark reading CAL. 30-'06 SEMI-AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A. along with five-line patent mark reading U.S. PATENT NOS./2,094,156-2,146,743/2,181,131-2,215,470/AND OTHER U.S. AND FOREIGN/PATS. AND PATS. PENDING. Right receiver is struck with the CRANSTON/ARMS/CO within a diamond below a Dutch Acceptance {Star} stamp. Item displays the mixed serial numbers typical of Johnson Model 1941 rifles, and a caliber mark on the body of the barrel reading .30-06. Non-functioning bolt catch. Only approximately 22,000 Johnson Model 1941 rifles were manufactured with scant few seeing service with the United States Marine Corps and the bulk passing into Dutch service. Developed by Melvin Maynard Johnson Jr., what fame this rifle has is owed as much to Johnson's dogged and often mercurial temperament when dealing with the Board of Ordnance as it is to its brief use by the Marines. Passed over in favor of the continued issuance of the M1 Garand rifle, the Johnson's unusual design and rarity make it an attractive secondary military arm of World War II. Owing to the failure to attract large military contracts, Johnson's firm attempted to offer the rifles on the civilian market, a practice that continued after Johnson Automatics went bankrupt in 1948. This particular rifle bears the features commonly found on post-war sporting models of the Johnson, including a highly figured walnut stock and civilian front blade sight. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is dirty with some residues that should clean to Bright with crisp rifling. Blued finish strong on barrel with some operating scratches. Parkerized finish is strong with few faint scratches and some oil residue. Item exhibits some hardening to the buttplate with scattered scuffs and light dents to the comb and toe of the stock. Six inch crack forming to left forend through wood grain appears to have been filled with adhesive.
**Johnson Model 1941 Rifle
Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 262)
**Johnson Model 1941 Rifle World War II .30-06. 22" barrel length. SN: B8665. Parkerized metal finish with oil finished walnut semi-pistol grip stock and featuring perforated heat shield with attached handguard. Short-recoil operated rotating bolt locked semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal rotary magazine charged with stripper clips. Sights consist of an adjustable rear aperture and front blade with protectors. Top of the receiver is marked with four-line manufacturer mark reading CAL. 30-'06 SEMI-AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A. along with five-line patent mark reading U.S. PATENT NOS./2,094,156-2,146,743/2,181,131-2,215,470/AND OTHER U.S. AND FOREIGN/PATS. AND PATS. PENDING. Right receiver is struck with the CRANSTON/ARMS/CO within a diamond below a Dutch Acceptance {Star} stamp. Barrel bushing is struck with caliber marking .30-06 and a date marking of 41. Rifle shows the mixed serial numbers typical of Johnson Model 1941 rifles, along with a laminate to the right side of the stock behind magazine that was done to permit the rifle to be stocked using standard 2" blanks. Item comes with a reproduction Pattern of 1907 sling marked MILSCO/1944. Non-functioning bolt catch. Only approximately 22,000 Johnson Model 1941 rifles were manufactured with scant few seeing service with the United States Marine Corps and the bulk passing into Dutch service. Developed by Melvin Maynard Johnson Jr., what fame this rifle has is owed as much to Johnson's dogged and often mercurial temperament when dealing with the Board of Ordnance as it is to its brief use by the Marines. Passed over in favor of the continued issuance of the M1 Garand rifle, the Johnson's unusual design and rarity make it an attractive secondary military arm of World War II. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore is Bright with some residues and dust that should clean to Very Bright with sharp rifling. Parkerized metal finish is Excellent with few faint scratches. Wood retains crisp edges with a light dent to the wrist. Sling with some cracking and scuffs.
Scarce Johnson Model 1941 Rifle Bayonet
Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 262)
Scarce Johnson Model 1941 Rifle Bayonet World War II 8" blade length. 12" with blade and mount. 14" overall in leather scabbard. Triangular cross-section spike bayonet designed for use with the Model 1941 Johnson rifle. Item features the standard Parkerized finish with a blued spring. Ring struck with four digit serial number 2572, most likely applied after production by Dutch armorers. Presence of Parkerization within the number indicates the bayonet was most likely refinished at some point. Bayonet features the standard rough finish seen on originals with a non-flush rounded rivet securing the spring. Comes in an original leather scabbard with the correct russet leather body, narrow belt loop, and tapered conical point. Because of the reciprocating barrel utilized by its short-recoil design, the Johnson Model 1941 proved ill suited to mounting the standard Model 1905 pattern bayonet. Consequently, Melvin Maynard Johnson designed a lightweight spike bayonet that did not impede operation unless the rifle was operated at extreme angles of elevation or depression. These later served with the United States Marine Corps and the Dutch Army. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good as Refinished. Blade retains a strong Parkerized finish with some light wear to the loop and flecks of brown patina to the tip of the blade. Scabbard shows some scratches, mars, and abrasions scattered overall. Some light stains and indentations. Cracking to the belt and tie down loops.
**ac41 Code Walther P38 Pistol with Scarce Radom lyo Code Holster and One Matching Magazine
Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 262)
**ac41 Code Walther P38 Pistol with Scarce Radom lyo Code Holster and One Matching Magazine World War II 9mm Para. 4.9" barrel length. SN: 2202h. Blued metal finish overall mounting horizontally serrated Bakelite grips mounting standard sights. Short-recoil operated DA/SA autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Left slide is struck with model marking P.38 followed by ac/41 code, indicating it was manufactured by Walther in 1941. Serial numbers match on frame and slide, but barrel and locking block mixed. Item displays {Eagle/359} waffenamt marks in two places to right slide, on left frame, trigger, slidestop, hammer spur, inside both grip panels, firing pin and indicator cover, left barrel, and right locking block. Item additionally shows {WWII German Eagle} marking to the left barrel and locking block. Item comes with one serial number matching blued magazine struck P.38 to left body and with {Eagle/359} waffenamt in two places along the back. Additionally comes with one nonmatching spare magazine, and with a period leather holster struck with manufacturer code lyo, a scarcely encountered marking from the Polish Radom factory. Additionally, the holster shows an {Eagle/WaA77} waffenamt mark and P.38 model marking. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish displays internal cycling wear with edgewear overall and pinpoint flaking and abrasions over the slide. Brown patina forming over the gripstrap and below the hammer. Item shows some light handling mars and scratches. Grips likewise exhibit some light scratches and mars. Magazine finish transitioning to brown patina. Holster exhibits scratches, stains, cracking to the tie down, and abrasions and wastage on the edges of the spare magazine pouch. Flap worn through on one corner.
**ac42 Code P38 Pistol in Modern Display Case with Period Holster and Two Magazines
Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 262)
**ac42 Code P38 Pistol in Modern Display Case with Period Holster and Two Magazines World War II 9mm Para. 4.9" barrel length. SN: 9104b. Blued meatal finish overall mounting Parkerized grips with horizontal grip serrations and standard military sights. Short-recoil operated DA/SA autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Left slide shows standard P.38 model marking with ac/42 code afterward indicating it was made by Walther in 1942. Matching serial numbers to frame, slide, barrel, and locking lug. Item displays {Eagle/359} waffenamt markings including: two marks to right slide, one on left frame, slide stop, barrel lug, and locking lug. Item additionally struck with {WWII German Eagle} acceptance stamps to right slide, left barrel, and left locking lug. Item comes in a modern walnut display case with green velvet lining with a total of two magazines, and a leather flap holster showing dla/43 maker mark and {Eagle/WaA195} on the flap, and with interior flap marked by pen with DEVAULT followed by a service number. Magazine pouch to holster has been removed. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish displays some light internal cycling wear with brown patina forming on triggerguard and gripstraps, along with some thinning on the forward slide. Item further shows some light scratches to the grips. Item additionally displays further scratches to the case with some flaking, scratches, and mars to the holster.
**Possible Vietnam War Bring Back Chinese Type 54 Tokarev with Holster, belt, and magazine pouch
Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 262)
**Possible Vietnam War Bring Back Chinese Type 54 Tokarev with Holster, belt, and magazine pouch 7.62x25mm. 4.6" barrel length. SN: 12017941. Blued metal finish with vertically serrated black Bakelite five-point star grips, and mounting fixed military pattern sights. Short-recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Top of the slide struck with the Chinese characters for "Type 54" above the serial number. Left frame struck with the number 66 marking for factory 66, one of the primary manufacturers of Chinese military Tokarev pistols. Date at rear left frame reads 1965. Serial numbers match on the frame, slide, barrel, barrel bushing, and hammer group. Barrel is chrome lined. Comes with two blued Chinese made magazines with non matching serial numbers to the floorplates. Additionally included with the pistol are a Chinese pattern leather holster with shoulder strap, two-cell leather magazine pouch, and a blued cleaning tool. Holster is unmarked, as is typical for Chinese military holsters, and features a blue corduroy lined interior. Item shows no import markings of any kind, and also lacks the manual safety forcibly added on imported Tokarevs. The year of production, coupled with the non marked condition and lack of manual safety, suggests this handgun was most likely taken as a "bring back", possibly from the War in Vietnam. No "bring back" papers available. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout and a strong chrome lining. Blued finish has faded to a gray to brown patina overall with some light pitting to the upper edges of the forward slide. Grips show few light mars and scratches. Holster exhibits some stains on the edges with scattered abrasions and scuffs.
Rare Published Vietnam Special Forces Peter LaGana Tomahawk Archive
Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 262)
Rare Published Vietnam Special Forces Peter LaGana Tomahawk Archive Vietnam War Archive of a Peter LaGana Vietnam Special Forces tomahawk, a Hess Vietnam tomahawk and related LaGana items and accessories, with complete documentation. Most of these items are published on page 317 of Homer Brett's book The Military Knife & Bayonet. The archive Includes: 1) Peter LaGana-made Vietnam Tomahawk, one of the first four produced by Peter, according to the accompanying paperwork and acquired directly from Peter by Homer Brett in 1991. The head is 2.75" wide at the blade face and 8.5" in length, including the spike. The tapered hickory handle has an oval cross section and is 13.6875" long. The entire piece is painted OD Green and is unmarked. 2) A period copy of a Peter LaGana Vietnam tomahawk attributed to Howard Hess. This has a sand cast head and is a copy of the LaGana head. It measures 2.625" wide at the head and is 8" long, including the spike. The slightly smaller dimensions are due to shrinkage in the mold and are one of the identifying features of these period of use copies. The tapered wood handle has an oval cross section and is 15.6875" long. The entire piece is painted a lighter OD Green than the LaGana tomahawk and is unmarked but includes an lanyard hole and lanyard, a feature not found on the LaGana tomahawks. 3) Spare original hickory LaGana tomahawk handle, acquired directly from Peter. The tapered hickory handle has an oval cross section and is 14" long. The handle is painted OD Green and is unmarked. 4) An original experimental LaGana fiberglass tomahawk handle, acquired directly from Peter. The oval cross section tapered handle is 13.25" long with an grooved orange gripping surface and a white shaft. 5) A first pattern thick leather LaGana tomahawk belt carrier acquired directly from Peter. The natural light tan finished carrier is 9.75" long by 3.625" wide. It features galvanized riveted construction, a snap closure, a leather belt loop and impressed two-line American Tomahawk Co./Ebensburg, Pa., U.S.A. marking. 6) A second pattern thinner leather LaGana tomahawk belt carrier acquired directly from Peter. The brick red dyed leather carrier is 9.5" long by 3.5" wide. It features blackened aluminum riveted construction, a snap closure, a leather belt loop and a two-line silver ink stamp marking with the same information as the impressed mark on the first pattern carrier. This one is signed in ballpoint pen on the reverse by Peter LaGana. 7) An original copy of the booklet The Art of Knife and Tomahawk Throwing by Peter S. LaGana, singed by him to noted edged weapons collector, dealer and researcher Gary Boyd. 8) A collection of ephemera related to the grouping including Homer Brett's handwritten receipt, dated August 10, 1991, singed by Peter LaGana where Homer acquired these items (except the booklet and Hess tomahawk) from Peter. Also included are a letter from Mr. Brett to Gary Boyd, dated August 18, 1992 detailing his discussions with Peter LaGana about the tomahawks, two photos of Peter taken in his home by Homer Brett, with Mr. LaGana holding the LaGana tomahawk in this grouping and the fiberglass handle, and various other notes and documents regarding the history and use of these items during the Vietnam War.
Peter S LaGana (1926-2002) was born in Ebensburg, PA and lived his whole life there, other than the period of time he served in the Navy during World War II on the Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser USS Macon (CA-132). He worked as a gas station attendant and auto mechanic before the war and joined the Post Office after the war. He also ran a part-time buy/sell/trade gun shop out of his home. Peter was fascinated with tomahawk and knife throwing and became a well-known and highly celebrated expert in that skill. During the Korean War he had sold Kinzua, PA made tomahawks to local men going to serve in Korea. These well-made tomahawks were based upon French & Indian War era fighting tomahawks with an elongated spike on the head and were apparently popular personal weapons for the men who went to Korea. When the Vietnam War started Peter was asked by the locals who were going to serve in Southeast Asia to sell them more tomahawks. As the Kinzua company that had made them was out of business, LaGana decided to take a risk and invested in the necessary die to have the heads made so he could make and sell tomahawks to those who wanted them. He had the die cast heads produced from 1060 surgical steel by the Wooding Verona Tool Company of Pittsburgh, PA and Peter acquired the hafts from a Tennessee company. He assembled the hawks himself and used his special "triple wedge" system to attached the hafts to the heads. The tomahawks were sold with a leather belt carrier, which is much harder to find today than the tomahawks themselves, which are quite rare. The early carriers were natural, light tan leather and fairly thick while the later ones were brick red and th
**Inglis Mk. 1* Browning Hi-Power with Holster Stock
Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 262)
**Inglis Mk. 1* Browning Hi-Power with Holster Stock World War II 9mm Para. 4.7" barrel length. SN: 4CH1431. Parkerized metal finish overall mounting checkered black synthetic grips and adjustable rear leaf notch and front blade sights. Short-recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable double stack magazines. Left slide is struck MK. I*/BROWNING FN 9MM HP followed by INGLIS CANADA manufacturer marking. Right frame is struck with the Canadian {Crossed Flags} marking, along with the {Arrow C} marking applied to Canadian military arms. Further {Crossed Flags} marked to the right chamber by electropen. Import mark below triggerguard reads CAI ST. A. VT. Comes with a walnut shoulder stock/holster with the canvas loop showing a British {Broad Arrow} stamp, and manufacturer marking struck into the right side reading S.A. LTD/1945 with a further {Broad Arrow/17} struck forward of the butt. Comes with one extended capacity magazine showing no maker markings. Inglis Hi-Power pistols featuring the CH serial numbers were manufactured for the Republic of China during World War II. The Inglis company itself manufactured a wide variety of goods, and began manufacturing arms during the war, with the Hi-Power produced using Belgian technical documentation prepared by Dieudonne Saive, the same engineer who had completed the design after John M. Browning's death. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with some patina throughout and some spots of pinpoint pitting but strong rifling. Metal finish displays internal cycling wear with the finish worn down to gray patina on the gripstraps, and shows pinpoint pitting and flaking to the slide. Grips exhibit handling wear, mars, and some skips. Stock has some chips on the edges of the metal components with some scuffs and mars.
**WWII Inland U.S. M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine Post-War Updated and Repaired
Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 262)
**WWII Inland U.S. M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine Post-War Updated and Repaired World War II .30 Carbine. 17.75" barrel length. SN: 347830. Parkerized metal finish overall set in Walnut pistol grip stock mounting folding buttstock and post-war improved rear sight and bayonet lug. Short stroke piston driven gas operated rifle using rotating bolt lock up and fed by detachable double stack magazines. Receiver is struck INLAND DIV. while the barrel shows the maker marking INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/3-43, the latter marking indicating the barrel was made in March, 1943. Standard model marking appears to forward receiver, while the barrel is struck with P pressure proof forward of bayonet lug. Buttplate is checkered and interior surface struck with the part number B257614 followed by {Sunburst} and 7. Item mounts a low wood stock and type 3 barrel band, two rivet handguard, flat-top bolt, and rotary safety. Stock channel shows the IO mark of Inland Overton, the supplier of M1A1 stocks to Inland, but the exterior wood finish shows signs of sanding with no recognizable circle P to pistol grip or rear stock. Base of pistol grip struck RI, while upper handguard marked JLB. Right pistol grip struck with the US Army Ordnance {Crossed Cannons} to the right grip. Stock contains a Parkerized oiler marked BK, and features a leather cheek pad with brass rivets and dark leather finish. Comes with a green canvas sling with brass fittings. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Parkerized finish displays internal cycling wear to major parts with scattered abrasions and scratches overall. Brown flecking to the stock components. Stock with some rounded edges indicative of sanding, some scuffs and dents. Magazine shows some insertion wear. Item shows a muzzle erosion reading of just over 1 and throat of less than 1.
**1943 Dated Soviet Tula SVT-40 Post-War Refurbished World War II 7.62x54mmR. 24.6" barrel length. SN: T17978 (Importer Assigned. Original Soviet Number in Cyrillic corresponds to VA6449). Arsenal reblued finish overall with plum blued bolt set in lacquered birchwood semi-pistol grip stock with six-port muzzle brake. Short-stroke piston driven tilting-bolt locked semi-automatic rifle fed by semi-detachable box magazines. Item features adjustable rear leaf and post-and globe front sights, and comes with cleaning rod. Receiver is dated 1943 and shows the Tula Arsenal {Star} marking with an overlapping {Slash Box} arsenal rebuild mark. Scattered Soviet inspection markings visible overall with original serial number on the barrel shank in Cyrillic corresponding to VA6449. Stock, bolt, triggerguard plate, and bolt handle have been force matched to the receiver serial number. Magazine has shows two different serial numbers and does not match the rifle. Comes with postwar sling. Importer mark to the right receiver reads SVT 1940 7.62X54R MADE IN RUSSIA C.D.I. SWAN. VT with Importer applied serial number at the right rear receiver. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some residues throughout and visible wear to rifling. Arsenal refinish is strong overall with some light handling scratches scattered overall, scattered brown flecks, and some abrasions. Spot of pitting and flaking to finish on heat shield. Stock was sanded and refinished at the arsenal and shows some abrasions, scuffs, and flaking. Cracks forming in the upper handguard at the edges. Sling has some oxidation around brass pieces with the stitching for the leather end having broken completely.
**National Postal Meter M1 Carbine Rearsenaled
Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 262)
**National Postal Meter M1 Carbine Rearsenaled World War II, Korean War .30 Carbine. 17.75" barrel length. SN: 1517233. Parkerized arsenal refinish with walnut low-wood semi-pistol grip stock mounting late pattern adjustable rear aperture and front blade sights, and a bayonet lug to forend. Short-stroke piston driven rotating bolt locked semi-automatic rifle fed by detachable double stack magazines. Receiver displays manufacturer marking NATIONAL/POSTAL METER with a UNDERWOOD barrel dated 7-43 with {Ordnance Bomb} marking. National Postal Meter did not manufacture barrels, and used Underwood barrels to complete a substantial portion of their production. Barrel shows a punch dot proof marking in the typical location, a common indicator of National Postal Meter production. Bolt shows a punch dot marking on the body, while the trigger group exhibits the INLAND manufacturer marking, and the bolt carrier is struck W. Wood stock shows signs of sanding with weak AAM Augusta Arsenal stamp with circle P to the base of the semi-pistol grip. Left stock and the top of the barrel are struck with {Star}/FAT/77 marking, indicating the carbine was inspected in Italy. Magazine is stamped with maker marking K.I. for Keeler Brass under Inland contract. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Very Good as Rearsenaled. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout and some scratches. External finish shows some light abrasions to barrel and spot of thinning on triggerguard. Few light scratches with faint internal cycling wear. Wood stock displays a shallow AAM rearsenal stamp and rounded edges, indicating it was sanded at some point. Scattered dents overall with some chips to toe and comb. Item shows a muzzle reading of between 2 and 3, and a throat reading of between 1 and 2.
**International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand with Flash Hider
Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 262)
**International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand with Flash Hider Korean War .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 5003250. Parkerized metal finish mounting T105 pattern rear aperture and front blade sights with protectors set in walnut semi-pistol grips tock. Long stroke piston driven semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal magazine charged with en bloc clips. Receiver is marked U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30M1/INTERNATIONAL/HARVESTER. Barrel date reads SA6535448 followed by barrel date 6 64 8U9 followed by P and M markings, along with US Department of Defense marking. These marks indicate the barrel was replaced. Receiver is stamped D6528291-N. Receiver marked RRAD/9-64 in electropen, indicating the rifle was rebuilt by Red River Arsenal in September, 1964. Item mounts Springfield Armory built operating rod and trigger housings, Winchester made triggerguard, but an International Harvester made bolt marked 6528287 IHC/E20 with punch dot proof near drawing number. Stock has been sanded and shows no extant P markings or cartouches. Comes with incomplete canvas sling, forged and blued flash suppressor, and a complete cleaning kit in butt including bore brush, two-chamber oiler, multitool, and cleaning rod. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear. Buttplate, triggerguard, and magazine floorplate show brown patina and oxidation. Some scattered light scratches to remainder with flaking to the finish on the gas tube. Stock has sanded and rounded edges with some handling wear, mars, and dents. Stock appears to have been refinished and possibly non-professionally glass bedded. Item shows a throat erosion reading of 1, and muzzle reading of between 1 and 2.
**Winchester M1 Carbine Post-War Upgraded
Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 262)
**Winchester M1 Carbine Post-War Upgraded World War II, Korean War .30 Carbine. 17.75" barrel length. SN: 5609994. Parkerized metal finish with walnut-semi pistol grip stock mounting late pattern adjustable rear aperture and front blade sights with protectors, and bayonet lug. Short-stroke piston driven rotating bolt semi automatic rifle fed by detachable double stack magazines. Rear receiver shows WINCHESTER maker marking along with model mark reading U.S. CARBINE/CAL. .30M1. Interior of stock marked SA with handguard mounting two-rivet retaining plate. Crossbolt safety to trigger group that shows SG markings for Saginaw Gear production on the trigger group and hammer. Right barrel marked with {Ordnance Bomb} but is undated and otherwise unmarked. Comes with 15-shot magazine marked UQ for Quality Hardware under Underwood contract. Stock void of markings and shows round edges indicative of sanding, particularly on semi-pistol grip. Barrel band/bayonet lug marked Circle A. Item is import marked below the barrel ARL. ORD. ARLINGTON VA. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with strong rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some oil residue overall with thinning on forward barrel, some brown patina forming at muzzle and to barrel forward of handguard. Further patina to triggerguard. Stock has been sanded with weak edges around semi pistol grip, scattered scuffs and light dents, and some wastage on comb. Item shows a muzzle reading of 2 and throat reading of between 0 and 1.
**J.P. Sauer Made 147 Code and 1940 Dated Mauser Gewehr 98
Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 262)
**J.P. Sauer Made 147 Code and 1940 Dated Mauser Gewehr 98 World War II 7.92x57mm. 23.62" barrel length. SN: 1371g. Blued military finish overall set in laminated wood semi-pistol grip stock with stock discs and mounting standard adjustable rear leaf and front blade sights. Bolt-action internal magazine fed rifle charged with stripper clips. Serial numbers are mixed with all numbers on the stock, fittings, and barrel matching the receiver while the bolt numbers are in a different range. Receiver shows the 147 manufacturer code for J.P Sauer along with a date of 1940. Item shows {Eagle/37} waffenamt marks to barrel, trigger plate, and receiver in two places each, along with singular marks on buttplate, magazine floorplate, toe of stock, stock bolt, follower, and both barrel bands. Item additionally shows {Eagle/359} to right receiver, sight leaf, sight base, and sight slider. Sight leaf marked {Eagle/655}, while bolt components show {Eagle/140} markings. Right butt shows traces of illegible waffenamt markings that have been sanded. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows internal cycling wear with thinning to the finish on the upper receiver and on the barrel bands. Some streaks and abrasions to barrel with brown patina forming in losses. Triggerguard retains some of the blue but is dominated by brown patina. Stock has been sanded and shows rounded edges and weak markings. Some scattered handling mars and light dents to stock.
**Springfield Armory M1 Garand Post-War
Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 262)
**Springfield Armory M1 Garand Post-War World War II, Cold War .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 5839678. Parkerized metal finish overall set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock and mounting post-war T105 pattern rear and front blade sights with protectors. Long stroke piston driven rotating bolt gas operated semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal box magazine charged with en-bloc clips. Receiver manufacturer marking reads U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY. Serial number indicates the rifle was made in 1956 with barrel dated March, 1955, and showing the SA marking for Springfield Armory production. Further Springfield Armory made parts include the trigger group numbered 6528290-SA. Operating rod is marked 7790722 SA, while the bolt, made by Underwood for Harrington & Richardson is marked 6528287 HRA/U. The left stock and right barrel both show the {Defense Acceptance Stamp} with the wrist additionally struck with a Circle-P marking. Stock void of tools. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Good. Bore is Bright with some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright or better with crisp rifling. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear with brown flecking to the muzzle and gas tube. Some further spots of brown patina and oxidation on triggerguard and below magazine floorplate. Edges of buttplate have been ground off near the comb. Stock exhibits scattered handling dents and mars. Item shows a muzzle reading of two, and a throat reading of between one and two.
**US M1 Garand by Springfield Armory
Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 262)
**US M1 Garand by Springfield Armory World War II .30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 2168162. Parkerized metal finish overall mounting walnut semi-pistol grip stock and post-war T105 pattern sights. Gas operated long stroke piston driven semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal box magazine charged with en bloc clips. Receiver is marked U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30 M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY. Barrel marking reads 1-S-A-9-43 with P pressure proof struck into barrel at forward edge of the taper. These markings indicate the barrel was manufactured in September, 1943, with serial number to receiver dated November, 1943. Right receiver marked D 28291 32 and has been hand marked with the name of previous owner DEAN T. Roland/LEAD/2-69. Operating rod shows the post-war relief cut with parts number 35382 9 SA, the appropriate markings for operating rods made between December, 1943, and January, 1945. Stock struck AN to left comb, indicating it was rebuilt by the Anniston Army Depot. Stock displays a pressure P proof to the wrist. Hammer group is marked D28290-12-SA with SA mark to the safety flag and an unmarked hammer. Bolt struck D28287-19SA/A-9, indicating it was made between June and October, 1945, and was most likely a replacement. Stock contains a U.F.H. marked combination tool, and two-chamber synthetic oiler and bore snake. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with some pinpoint pitting and strong rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear with scattered traces of light edgewear. Stock shows signs of sanding with some rounding at edges and scattered light handling mars. Item shows a muzzle reading between two and three, and a throat erosion reading between one and two.
**Marlin Model 90 .410/.218 BEE Combination Gun
Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 262)
**Marlin Model 90 .410/.218 BEE Combination Gun .410/.218 Bee. 26" barrel length. SN: 935. 2.75" chamber length. Modified Choke. Blued metal finish with polished internals set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock with bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend, and featuring front and rear sling swivel studs. Break-action over-under boxlock extractor combination gun with folding rear aperture and front blade Dockendorff sights. Front sight protrudes forward of the barrels, suggesting it is a replacement. Left barrel shows two-line address and model marking reading The Marlin Firearms Co.-NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A./MODEL 90 - 410 BORE 218 BEE. Flanks of the frame are lightly engraved with a {Pointer in the grass}. Item retains a black synthetic Marlin marked butplate with synthetic bullseye to toe. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Both Bores Very Bright with crisp rifling to .218 caliber barrel. Item shows thinning of the blue on the forward frame and triggerguard with some streaks and abrasions to the barrel. Some scattered light scratches. Pattern of light abrasions along the edge of the left trigger. Wood shows flaking of the finish over the comb with scattered flakes, scratches, and mars overall. Some flat spots and skips to checkering on wrist and forend. Crack forming to left wrist near locking lever. Buttplate has some oxidation on screws with nicks and light scratches to the comb area. Action locks up tightly with barrels on face and lever resting left of center.
**Westley Richards Deeley's Patent Boxlock 12 Gauge 12 Gauge. 25.75" barrel length. SN: 8227. 2.75" chamber length. 13.5" length of pull. 1.675" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. Zero cast. 6.4 pounds total weight. Modified Chokes to both. Blued finish to the barrels and small parts with frame in the right set in walnut English style straight wrist stock with splinter forend. Double barrel boxlock hammerless ejector shotgun with single trigger mounting front bead sight on a recessed barrel rib. Stock fitted with a leather recoil pad, while the frame exhibits engraved embellishments. Manufacturer markings include WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. on both sides of the frame with the upper frame additionally marked WESTLEY RICHARDS/PATENT ONE TRIGGER forward of the lever. Watertables marked DEELEY'S PATENT/EJECTOR A1172 and PATENT NO 447/3952-1899. The watertables exhibit Birmingham firing proof markings, while the barrel flats have been marked with modern British nitro proof marks only. Barrel rib is engraved NEW BARRELS SPECIALLY MADE FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN NO 8227, indicating these to be replacements made by the manufacturer. Frame features spiral scroll engraving to all components including lever and triggerguard with sunburst to the frame screws and lever. Silver oval plate bears the initials RAG. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good as Repaired at Factory. Bores are Minty. Barrels retain sharp engraving at the edges and exhibit only some scattered light mars and scratches. Frame has been polished, leading to weakening of the engraving at the edges of the barrel fences, and shows some light brown mottling. Stock shows a tight wood to metal fit with strong checkering and some dull spots to the finish. Crack forming to the stock behind tang. Recoil pad shows some crazing and loss of color toward toe with toe also pulling from the seam. Action locks up tightly with lever resting right of center and slight left right wiggle.
**Winchester Model 1873 Rifle Third Model .38-40
Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 262)
**Winchester Model 1873 Rifle Third Model .38-40 .38-40. 24" octagonal barrel. SN: 619422B (mfg. ca. 1909). Blued metal finish with octagonal barrel, full length magazine tube, half length handguard, and crescent butt to walnut straight-wrist stock. Lever-action repeating rifle fed by an internal tube magazine and featuring a brass lifter. Sights consist of adjustable rear buckhorn and front blade. Receiver features a dustcover with rail milled from a singular piece. Tang marking reads MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK. Further marks include Winchester monogram firing proof to forward receiver and rear barrel, Caliber mark reading 38 W.C.F. to the rear barrel and 38 CAL. on lifter. Barrel displays the two-line address and patent marking reading WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16, 1860. Rifle mounts a trapdoor buttplate but stock is void of tools. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bore is Frosty with brown patina throughout, some scattered shallow pits, and strong rifling. Metal finish has taken on a deep brown patina overall with some light edgewear and stronger blue remaining on the magazine tube. Some pitting visible to upper receiver flanks, on rear frame, and on the buttplate. Wood furniture displays some scattered dents, some slight up and down wiggle to the butt, and cracks forming along the upper edges of the handguard.
**Pre-64 Winchester Model 52B with Fecker Scope
Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 262)
**Pre-64 Winchester Model 52B with Fecker Scope .22 LR. 28" barrel length. SN: 57703B. Blued metal finish with polished bolt body and matte blued receiver set in a walnut semi-pistol grip stock with slotted forend, single barrel band, and mounting front and rear sling swivels. Bolt-action detachable magazine fed repeating rifle mounting tunnel front and rear sight base for an aperture (not present). Item mounts a J.W. FECKER marked Unertl pattern scope set in aluminum J.W. FECKER marked scope rings on dovetail bases. Scope serial number reads 10355, and the body appears to be marked 16 for the magnification. Rifle shows the standard Winchester monogram proof markings with left barrel exhibiting standard model markings. Right barrel struck with two-line trademark reading MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.,/NEW HAVEN, CONN. Right receiver shows WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK forward of the ejection port with two-line mark behind it reading MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN.-PATENTED. Item comes with lens covers for scope. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some light scratches to forward barrel with patina forming on muzzle. Bolt has some cycling wear and scratches. Scope functional with some scattered light scratches on the body. Stock with few dull spots.
*Winchester Model 70 Custom High Grade Featherweight .270 Rifle
Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 262)
*Winchester Model 70 Custom High Grade Featherweight .270 Rifle .270 Win. 22" barrel length. SN: 35CZZ11683. Blued metal finish with jeweled bolt featuring long claw extractor set in high grade walnut semi-pistol grip stock with Schnabel forend, and checkering to wrist and forend. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle with the receiver drilled and tapped for optics mounting. Left receiver is struck WINCHESTER/MADE IN U.S.A. Barrel marks include model mark to the right reading MODEL 70 . FEATHERWEIGHT/MADE IN U.S.A. . BACO. INC., MORGAN, UTAH. Further marked on left barrel with WINCHESTER MODEL 70 270 WIN. ONLY/WINCHESTER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OLIN CORPORATION. Magazine floorplate is stamped CUSTOM HIGH GRADE. Comes in its original red cardboard shipping box with WINCHESTER trade mark to lid, owner's manual, and a cable lock in package. Original sticker label remains affixed to the underside of the barrel. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Excellent. Bore shows some jacket residues that should clean to Minty with sharp rifling. Metal finish is without recognizable scratches or handling wear to the exterior. Some faint brass residue to the feed ramp, and some weakening of the jeweling on the bolt indicative of cycling. Wood furniture is devoid of handling mars or scratches and retains crisp checkering and edges. Box exhibits some abrasions and scratches on the edges.
*Morrow Seven-Pin Sidelock 12 Bore Shotgun with Matching Case
Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 262)
*Morrow Seven-Pin Sidelock 12 Bore Shotgun with Matching Case 12 Bore. 28.5" barrel length. SN: 3212. 2.75" chamber length. 14.875" length of pull. 1.5625" drop to comb. 2.1875" drop to heel. Cast off 0.1875". 7.125 pounds. Improved Cylinder Left. Cylinder Right. Blued refinish to barrels and small parts with case colored frame set in Walnut round-knob semi pistol grip stock with splinter forend. Double barrel seven pin sidelock ejector shotgun featuring tang safety and twin triggers. Engraved maker marks include MORROW & CO. to the lockplates, MORROW & CO HALIFAX & HARROGATE on the barrel rib, and gold inlaid MORROW & CO on the lever. Item displays Birmingham proof marks to the watertables and barrel flats, along with an importer mark to the right barrel reading VO WENATCHEE WA. The frame and metal furnishings are engraved with fine English spiral scrollwork enclosing roses on the lockplates, and rosette engraving to the screws and hingepin. Toe of the stock mounts a silver ovalplate bearing the initials BJH. Comes in a leather case with maroon velvet liner and a maker label to the lid reading H. Morrow & Co./GUN MAKERS & ARMOURERRS,/Halifax & Harrogatte. Leather patch sewn into the lid in place of a nameplate. Stock fitted with a recoil pad that has hardened with age. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good as Refinished. Bores are Very Bright with some residues to the chambers. Blued finish is strong but shows some muzzle wear and scattered light scratches. Engraving to the breeches has been weakened by refinish. Triggerguard finish has worn off with a pale brown patina forming. Lever exhibits some extant blue near the pivot. Case colors to the interior frame faintly visible with exterior worn to silver. Wood displays some skips to the checkering on the wrist and forend. Butt exhibits a tight wood to metal finish but shows a faint crack behind tang, chip or flake behind the left lockplate, and scattered light handling mars and dents. Forend exhibits a 1" long crack along the centerline from rear edge, and has retreated from the metal at rear. Some dulling to the finish. Case shows abrasions and mars along all corners and surfaces with some stains to the liner. Chip to the left forend. Some loose material inside rib that produces a slight noise when item is elevated or depressed. Action locks up with barrels on face and slight up and down wiggle. Lever rests slightly left of centerline.
**Iver Johnson Skeet-er .410 Side by Side Shotgun
Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 262)
**Iver Johnson Skeet-er .410 Side by Side Shotgun .410 Gauge. 26" barrel length. SN: S2345E. 3" chamber length. Full Choke Right. Modified Left. Blued metal finish with walnut straight-wrist stock featuring bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend, full length matted barrel rib with white bead front sight, and black synthetic Iver Johnson logo buttplate. Side by side double barrel boxlock ejector shotgun with tang mounted safety. Three line manufacturer mark to right frame reads IVER JOHNSON'S/ARMS & CYCLE WORKS/FITCHBURG, MASS, U.S.A. with model to the left reading IVER JOHNSON/SKEET-ER. Watertables struck with three line patent mark reading PATENTED/MARCH 16 1915/APR 27 1915. Barrel flats marked CHAMBERED/FOR 3" SHELLS with C to right chamber and O to left. Serial numbers match on watertables, barrel flats, and forend. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good. Bores are Very Bright. Blued finish shows some streaking along barrels and thinning over the triggerguard. Brown flecking forming on frame with brown patina forming in losses on triggerguard and scratches to barrels. Stock shows some varnish residues on the buttplate suggesting it has ben revarnished with some flaking to the finish, exposed grain to right forend, blue-green residue to tip of forend, and some dents scattered overall. Chip to the rear corner of right forend. Action locks up tightly with barrels on face and lever resting right of center. Forend with some wiggle.
**Drilling Rifle Marked Leopold Saemann of Gorlitz
Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 262)
**Drilling Rifle Marked Leopold Saemann of Gorlitz 8.7mm/16 Gauge. 26.5" barrel length. SN: 15058. 2.675" chamber length. Full Choke left. Modified Choke right. Case colored finish with blued barrels set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock with shotgun style butt, horn buttplate, cheek rest to left stock, and Schnabel forend. Break action triple barrel sidelock extractor Drilling Rifle with underlever action and tang selector. Item features wiggle line border engraving to all parts with sunbursts and snowflakes to screws and pivot points. Wrist and forend feature bordered multipoint checkering and a varnished finish. Sights include a two position rear notch and front bead sight on a matted rib. Stock features a four cell ammunition compartment to the toe with green velvet liner to case colored trapdoor. Manufacturer markings include LEOPOLD SAEMANN to right barrel and GORLITZ to the left. Barrels show {Imperial German Eagle} Nitro proof marks with further Imperial German proof markings to all parts. RM initials stamped into the underside of the rifle barrel. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Very Good. Shotgun bores are Very Bright. Rifle bore is Frosty with crisp rifling throughout and some patches of patina. Blued finish thinning at muzzle and breech with some streaking and brown flecking overall. Underside of the forward frame has been worn bright with mottled gray patina forming. Brown patina forming on triggerguard. Horn buttplate shows some holes forming and some chips. Wood furniture exhibits handling wear, some skips and smoothing of the checkering, and some dents overall. Two cracks forming through toe of stock. Tip of the toe appears to have broken free and has been pinned in place. Action locks up tightly with barrels on face.
**Parker DHE 12 Gauge
Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 262)
**Parker DHE 12 Gauge 12 Gauge. 28" barrel length. SN: 212491. 2.675" chamber length. 13.8" length of pull. 1.75" drop to Comb. 2.75" drop to heel. Full choke left. Modified choke right. (Mfg. ca 1925) Case colored frame with blued barrels and small parts mounting fancy walnut straight wrist stock with splinter forend. Double barrel side by side hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun with engraved embellishments on a 1 1/2 size frame. Watertables show the DH model mark and grade 3 marking, along with three-line patent mark reading PATD AUG. 15. 1905/PAT'D JAN. 18. AUG. 16. 1887/PAT'D OCT. 25. 1910. Further patent mark to the handguard reads PATD. MAY. 7. 1901. Frame flanks exhibit the standard PARKER BROS mark within banners and surrounded by fine spiral scrollwork. Full length matted barrel rib mounts a single white bead front sight with sheared off brass bead 9.5" from the breeches. Banner on the rib is marked PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CT USA TITANIC STEEL between two {Arrows}. Item features sunburst scroll surrounding the barrel fences and hinge pin with further spiral scroll overall. Flanks and base of the frame feature bank note scroll engraved vignettes including {Pointers} to each flank and {Four landing pheasants} to the baseplate. Stock and barrel rib fitted with sling studs, with stock additionally mounting an unsigned and tacked down oval plate. Butt fitted with NOSHOC brand recoil pad. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Very Good. Bores are very bright. Some loss of engraving at the breeches of the barrels suggests they may have been refinished. Barrels show some thinning spots with longitudinal scratches and streaks scattered. Left barrel exhibits a pattern of scratches that continues over the wood at left wrist. Frame colors have worn down to gray to brown patina on the underside of the frame but remain strong on the flanks and flats. Further spots of brown patina forming on triggerguard, lever, and tang. Wood to metal fit is tight. Some wear to the checkering on the wrist with the finish worn through over the wrist and comb. Chip to the forend on the left edge. Chip to the wood behind the upper tang. Crack forming to the wood behind the trigger plate. Recoil pad is hardening. The engraving remains crisp. Dent to the right barrel 3.5" back from the muzzle. Action locks up with barrels on face and the lever resting right of the centerline. Barrels are tight up and down, but exhibit some slight wiggle left to right.
*Arrieta Sidelock 20 Gauge Matched Pair
Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 262)
*Arrieta Sidelock 20 Gauge Matched Pair 20 Gauge. 27.875" barrel length. SN: 35151, 35152. 3" chamber length. 15.5" length of pull. 1.25" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. 6.44 pounds. Cylinder Bores. Blued barrels with polished frames and small parts in walnut English style stocks with splinter forends and featuring fine double bordered multipoint checkering to the wrist and forend. Matched pair of side by side double barrel sidelock ejector shotguns with the barrels, forends, and levers displaying inlaid gold numbers 1 and 2. Both items feature assisted opening with single brass bead sights on matted barrel ribs, and bushinged firing pins. Each shotgun is engraved with the marker mark of FABRICA DE/ARRIETA Y CIA./ELGOIBAR with each triggerguard showing a gold emblazed {Fleur de Lis} enclosing the initials AC. Right barrels are engraved Fca. de Escopeias Arrieta ~ Elgoibar "Espana". Barrel flats and watertables display standard Spanish firing proof marks with G2 date codes indicating they were proofed in 1987. Nine pin sidelocks feature fine spiral scroll engraving enclosing three rose bouquets of increasing size from front to back. Further floral scroll to the barrel fences and floorplate is enclosed with spiral and wheat chaff border engraving. Shotgun displays rosettes to the screws and hingepin with the former slightly out of time. Both shotguns mount leather recoil pads with further leather pads behind each triggerguard. Toes fitted with gold oval plates engraved with the initials RDK. Serial numbers match. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent. Bores are Minty throughout with some dust. Metal finish shows some light muzzlewear to both shotguns and some scattered light scratches to the blue. Remaining components retain their polish with few scratches. Wood to metal fit is tight to both with some light dents and few scratches, some dulling of the finish on the wrists, and dark discolorations to the right wrist of number 1. Some bites to the comb of item 1. A crack is forming behind the tang on number 2. Leather recoil pads exhibit some abrasions on the edges and scratches. Actions to both lock up tight with the barrels on face and levers resting right of center.
**Winchester Model 92 in Scarce .25-20 with King's Patent Sights
Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 262)
**Winchester Model 92 in Scarce .25-20 with King's Patent Sights .25-20 WCF. 24.25" barrel length. SN: 929125. Blued metal finish with polished bolt set in straight wrist varnished walnut stock with half length smooth forend, crescent butt, and full octagonal barrel. Lever action repeating rifle fed by a full length tube magazine below the barrel. Sights consist of King's patent adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and front blade sights. Rear sight leaf marked D.W. KING JR./PAT. MAR. 5. 07., while the No. 21 front blade is marked PAT./NOV. 4. 02, and features a set screw. Tang is struck with model and trade mark reading MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN. Two line manufacturer address to barrel reads MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. Standard caliber mark to left barrel flat reads 25-20 W.C.F. with the top of the receiver and rear barrel both showing Winchester monogram firing proof marks. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Good to Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish displays edgewear with some thinning spots scattered overall, streaks to the barrel, and brown patina forming in losses. Bolt is primarily brown patina. Stock has scattered light dents and scratches.
**Remington U.S. Model 1917
Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 262)
**Remington U.S. Model 1917 .30-06. 26" barrel length. SN: 279481. Blued metal refinish overall set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock and mounting adjustable aperture rear ladder and front blade sights with protectors. Bolt-action internal magazine fed repeating rifle charged with stripper clips. Top of the receiver marked U.S./MODEL OF 1917/REMINGTON. Further marks include {Ordnance Bomb} to the left receiver with upper left showing weakened {Eagle/18} marking and {Eagle Head} mark. Barrel is struck R for Remington over {Ordnance Bomb}/4-18, indicating it was produced in April, 1918. Buttplate struck {Eagle Head}/53. Underside of the forend displays a further {Eagle Head} marking but stock otherwise unmarked. Bolt handle shows an additional {Ordnance Bomb} marking. This lot is located in Cincinnati. From the Collection of Vern Gregg CONDITION: Good as Refinished. Bore is dirty with dust throughout that should clean to Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish displays some internal cycling wear with some scattered light mars to the metalwork, thinning to the finish on the barrel and fittings with brown patina forming within losses. Stock displays few light mars and scratches, and chisel marks to cutout for bolt handle.
**W.W. Greener 7-Pin Sidelock 12 Gauge L60 Hammerless 12 Gauge. 28.375" barrel length. SN: 55752. 2.675" chamber length. 14.5" length of pull. 1.675. drop to comb. 2.125" drop to heel. 6.762 lbs. Full Left. Modified Right. (Mfg. ca 1907) Frame finished in the white with reblued small parts set in highly figured walnut straight English style stock with splinter forend. Double barrel side by side sidelock hammerless ejector shotgun with tang safety. Sideplates are engraved with the maker marking W. W. GREENER, while the standing breech shows W.W.G./ENGLAND between the firing pin bushings. Watertables struck with {Crown/BV} Birmingham proof markings in addition to an {Elephant} mark for William Wellington Greener. Triggerplate engraved with GRADE. L. 60 marking. Barrel rib, lever, and forend are both engraved with the number 1, indicating this was once part of a pair. Barrel rib is matted and mounts a single front bead sight, and bears the maker banner reading W.W. GREENER MAKER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON. WORKS ST MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM. Left and right barrels bear the steel maker marking SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S/FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL. Barrel flats display further Birmingham proofs, along with Whitworth and Greener trade marks. Barrel rib shows two screws forward of forend likely once used to mount a sling loop. Stock mounts a Pachmayr marked recoil pad and an unsigned gold oval plate. All components of the shotgun display fine English floral engraving within spiral scroll and vine borders. Barrel fences are arcaded with continuous engraving running over the lever and the barrels. Lever mounts an inlaid gold {Crown/1} marking, while the tang shows a gold inlaid SAFE marking. All screws feature sunburst engraving and show some slight deformations and loss of timing. Stock features bordered fine multipoint checkering to wrist and forend. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good as Refinished and repaired. Bores are Very Bright with some residues and dust. Barrels retain a thinning blue with one shallow nick to the left barrel 14.5" from breech. Some streaking and scattered scratches with engraving washed out at breech. Matting to barrel runs to the muzzle with front bead mounted 0.125" from the end suggesting it may have been cut down and professionally refinished with spacer installed at muzzle. Scrollwork remains crisp to frame and small parts. Strong blue to small parts with abrasions over the triggerguard and thinning to the trigger plate, along with some operating wear to the lever. Some light dents to the flanks of the triggerguard. Frame retains a bright finish with some traces of gray patina. Stock displays a tight wood to metal finish. Wood has been repaired on the underside of the wrist on either side of the triggerguard with pins retaining it on the left side. Finish to stock is thinning in places. Oval plate edges are rough, and oval plate shows polishing scratches. Dowel spliced into the toe possibly to fill a sling stud hole with finish sanded off around the splice, and a visible seam. Signs of crack forming to left butt around a wood knot. Checkering exhibits some scattered shallow spots and skips. Action locks up tightly with the lever resting slightly right of the centerline.
**Westley Richards Ovundo O/U Shotgun with Three 12 Gauge Barrels in Aftermarket Case
Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 262)
**Westley Richards Ovundo O/U Shotgun with Three 12 Gauge Barrels in Aftermarket Case 12 bore. 26" barrels. 2.75" chamber length. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.75" drop to heel. Open chokes. SN: 29098. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with polished steel finish to frame. Two piece walnut stock has multi-point checkering to round knob Prince of Wales grip and beavertail forearm, with Deeley forend release and teardrop carvings to side panels. Break action over/under hammerless boxlock shotgun with a low vent rib, and ivory bead sights to mid-barrel and front. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, quadruple grip bolt system, false sidelock panels, and an orange rubber recoil pad. Engravings include scroll and borderwork to frame and parts, as well as to sides of barrel. Markings include WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. to both sides of frame, and serial number engraved to tail of triggerguard. Stock is fitted with a German silver shield shaped escutcheon. Barrel is marked OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left side flat, features various British proofs and barrel dimensions, and serial number 29098. Barrel lug is marked 3. Included with item is an aftermarket case and two Westley Richards Ovundo O/U barrels with matching engravings and the following specifications:
1.) 12 gauge. 28.5" barrels. SN: 19189. Modified and full chokes. Auto ejectors, low vent rib, with ivory bead sights. Barrel lug appears to have been marked with serial number 29098 as well. Barrel lug is also marked 1. Other markings include OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left of barrel flat.
2.) 12 gauge. 26" barrels. SN: 29099. Full and improved cylinder chokes. Auto ejectors, low vent rib, with ivory bead sights. Barrel lug is marked 2. Other markings include OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left of barrel flat.
The Westley Richards Ovundo was an early over/under boxlock shotgun This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA CONDITION: Very good plus. Bores are all bright, with some light residue to all that is easily cleanable. Finishes are all strong, possibly refurbished by a very good gunsmith as some of the manufacturer marks and engravings appear very slightly weakened. Frame finish shows some scattered light scratches, possibly case hardened at some point. Wood stock has some scattered light scratches and mars.
**Parker DHE Side-by-Side 12 Gauge
Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 262)
**Parker DHE Side-by-Side 12 Gauge 12 Gauge. 28" barrel length. SN: 145876. 2.75" chamber lengths. Full Chokes to both bores. Case colored frame components with blued barrels set in Circassian walnut semi-pistol grip stock with splinter forend and multipoint checkering to both. Double barrel side by side hammerless ejector shotgun featuring tang mounted safety and a rubber recoil pad. Frame flanks are engraved with the maker marking PARKER BROS. Barrel flats struck with three-line patent mark reading PAT'D JAN. 18. AUG. 16. 1887./MAY 7-OCT. 8. 1889/PATD. AUG. 15. 1905, and additionally shows the D model marking and 3 Grade marking. Item features a 1 1/2 size frame with corresponding mark on the barrel lugs. Matted barrel rib engraved PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL between two {Arrow} markings. Forend shows patent marking reading PATD. MAY 7, 1901. Semi-pistol grip shows the PARKER BROS marking with the toe of the stock featuring a silver oval plate, and the stock fitted with a rubber recoil pad on a black synthetic spacer. Serial numbers match. Item features the engraved embellishments common to this grade including two {Pointers} on each flank of the frame within spiral scroll borders flowing over the barrel fences. Sunburst engraving over the hinge pin. Underside of the frame is engraved with {Four quail in flight} with all metal work showing border engraving. Matting to barrels goes all the way to muzzles. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bores are Very Bright with some dust. Metal finish to barrels shows some thinning at the muzzles with streaking and some brown flecking. Finish to frame worn bright on the underside with some brown patina forming on the triggerguard and tang. Item additionally shows some loss of finish to the edges. Retains strong case colors to inner frame. Stock has some skips and smooth spots in the checkering with scattered light dents and mars, and possible sanding. Some discolorations to comb near butt with raised granular structure and flaking varnish. Possible repaired chip to the wood behind tang. Oval plate tarnished. Recoil pad has hardened and shattered along its length. Action locks up with slight wiggle and lever resting along the centerline of the tang.
**Lefever A Grade 16 Gauge
Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 262)
**Lefever A Grade 16 Gauge 16 Gauge. 28" barrel length. SN: 301344. (Mfg. Ca 1935) 2.75" chamber length. 14.75" length of pull. 1.75" drop to comb. 2.75" drop to heel. Modified left choke. Cylinder right choke. Case colored frame mounting blued barrels and small parts with varnished walnut semi-pistol grip stock featuring bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend, and an ITHACA/GUN CO. marked recoil pad to butt. Double barrel side by side boxlock extractor shotgun with full length matted barrel rib and brass bead front sight. Item features single line border engraving to the frames and barrels. Engraving to the right breech shows a slight deviation resulting in an uneven distance between the breech and the engraving as it tapers toward the frame. Maker mark to the right barrel reads LEFEVER ARMS CO., ITHACA, N.Y. with the left marked LEFEVER A GRADE. LLH initials of Belgian barrel maker Laurent Lochet Habran to the rear barrels near barrel flats. Water tables are marked with the A16 grade and caliber marking, and PAT'D mark. Serial numbers match. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bores are Minty. Case colors on the frame are strong with the underside having taken on a grey patina while some brown mottling is forming on the right flank below and behind the barrel fence. Triggerguard shows some brown patinated scratches. Blued finish thinning over the barrels with gray to brown patina forming over the mid length, and patinated streaks overall. Some further muzzle wear to the blue with the barrel matting going all the way to the end of the rib. Stock has preserved a tight wood to metal fit with some operating wear below the lever at the right wrist. Varnished finish has worn down at the edges and displays some scattered dull spots and light dents. Checkering to wrist and forend remains strong with the finish having worn down on the checkering to right wrist. Action locks up tightly with the barrels on face, and the lever resting right of center.
*Shiloh Sharps in .40-65 with Vernier Sight
Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 262)
*Shiloh Sharps in .40-65 with Vernier Sight .40-65. 30" barrel length. SN: 8633. Blued metal finish with case colored frame and small parts mounting octagonal barrel, staight wrist walnut stock, Schnabel forend, and mounting Vernier rear peep and front tunnel sights. Single-shot falling block rifle with double set triggers and mounting a checkered black synthetic shotgun style butt. Left frame is struck SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO./BIG TIMBER, MONTANA with the breech of the barrel displaying caliber marking .40-65. Marked below handguard with the initials JM BB 04, and a matching serial number. Consignor relates that he received this rifle from gunsmith Douglas Filbrandt, who previously used it in competition shooting. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some thinning to the case colors on the lever, loading ramp, and to friction surfaces. Barrel displays scattered light scratches with some thin spots on the edges. Wood furniture exhibits a pattern of light dents and mars on the comb and toe with some tape discolorations to right butt, and further light dents to forend. Some dust to the seams with spot of oxidation at the lower seam of the left windage knob on Vernier sight. Action is functional. Some slight wiggle to forend.
**Griffin & Howe Customized Winchester 54 of Townsend Whelen
Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 262)
**Griffin & Howe Customized Winchester 54 of Townsend Whelen .270 Winchester. 24" barrel length. SN: 1161. Blued metal finish with color case hardened safety flag and rear sight bracket mount, polished bolt, and semi-pistol grip Circassian walnut stock with horn forend cap, double bordered multipoint checkering to wrist and forend, and Griffin & Howe engraving to the metal parts. Bolt action repeating rifle fed by an internal box magazine that belonged to Colonel Townsend Whelen, former director of Frankford Arsenal, prolific outdoorsman, and the author of multiple volumes about hunting, marksmanship, and firearms instruction. Rifle is fitted with pinned front brass bead sight, folding notch rear sight, Lyman rear sight bracket, and a Carl Zeiss telescopic sight on a Griffin & Howe two-lever mount. The mount displays the two-line address and patent marking GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. N.Y./PAT. # 231,055 OCT 13 '31 with the mounted sight marked CARL ZEISS/JENA Zielklein/Nr. 27617. In order to accommodate the scope, the bolt was turned down and a slide safety fitted. The magazine floorplate is marked GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC./NEW YORK within an engraved wave pattern border and above a diamond pattern engraved Arabesque flourish. The semi pistol grip cap, trigger guard, buttplate, all the stock screws, and the sling swivel studs feature additional spiral scroll and floral patterns. A silver oval plate in the toe bears the initials T.W. The rifle mounts a steel buttplate with widow's peak and a trapdoor. Standard Winchester make and model markings appear elsewhere. The barrel is marked -MODEL 54-WINCHESTER-NICKEL STEEL-/-TRADE MARK-. Winchester monogram proof stamps appear at the left receiver and barrel, the latter below caliber marking .270 W.C.F. The serial number has been marked into the bolt with electropen. Comes with the Lyman rear aperture sight detached in order to make space for the scope, an additional blued rear sight bracket contained in box with a handwritten note reading "Original sight base to Townsend Whelen Winchester M54 .270".
The rifle was described in Mister Rifleman by Bradford Angier and Townsend Whelen, (Petersen Publishing Company, Los Angeles, Calif, 1965) on page 318 with this rifle matching the description precisely, though the book does not specify the serial number. Co-author Bradford Angier related, "In a letter to me Colonel Whelen stated: 'Winchester gave me this rifle about 1926. It was one of the first .270's they made!'" The book then quotes an article that Whelen wrote for American Rifleman in August, 1941 reading "My favorite big-game rifle for the past 15 years has been a .270 Winchester Model 54, fitted with a 2 1/2-power Zeiss Zielklein scope with Griffin and Howe mount. Five years ago I had the bolt handle turned down, mount lowered, and a slide safety fitted, thus practically turning it into a model 70. I also had John Hutton restock it with very tight bedding and a high Monte Carlo comb. It is a very fine rifle under practically any conditions. At boulders in my pasture at unknown distances I find that I can make surer hits at longer ranges than with any other rifle I own. If I were off to the wilderness tomorrow I would take this rifle with me."
In addition to the notes provided by Whelen, Mister Rifleman goes on to further describe the alterations to the rifle. According to the book, the stock was modified later and the high comb cut down, "From articles Colonel Whelen wrote I am sure that the scope was originally mounted high enough to clear the unaltered bolt and that there was a Monte Carlo comb so the nose of the cocking piece barely cleared it. When this comb was lowered at the time the bolt was altered and the scope remounted lower, the stock was not refinished and the section where the Monte Carlo was removed, and that portion refinished can be plainly seen."
Included with the rifle are 67 scoring cards and note cards ranging from 1925 to 1946. The earliest hand written card reports the results of tests performed in May and July of 1925 of a Winchester Model 54 Number 17. After grouping poorly in the first series of tests, the rifle was returned to Winchester to have its .280 groove depth barrel replaced with a standard .278 resulting in substantially improved groups in the later tests. An inauspicious beginning for what would become Whelen's favorite rifle and caliber combination. The remaining cards specify rifle number 1161, and report the performance observed by Colonel Whelen with numerous different loads at assorted ranges in all manner of conditions.
Born on March 6, 1877 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Townsend Whelen's early life in America's densely populated East contrasted starkly with the tremendous love for the Great Outdoors that would characterize most of his life. As a youth, Whelen took up target shooting, and soon began competing in that sport prior to joining the National Guard in 1895. Thus began a long military career
**High Quality B-Grade Lefever Arms Company SxS Hammerless "Pigeon Gun" with Krupp Barrels
Lot #252 (Sale Order 252 of 262)
**High Quality B-Grade Lefever Arms Company SxS Hammerless "Pigeon Gun" with Krupp Barrels Circa 1907 12 gauge. 30" barrels. 14" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. 2.75" chambers. Full and modified chokes. SN: 58538. Blued metal finish to barrels and triggerguard, with bare finish to frame and parts, possibly case hardened at some point. Two piece walnut stock has multi-point checkering to straight grip and beavertail forearm, with carved tear drops to side panels, checkered butt, clamshell forend release, and a copper oval escutcheon engraved with initials DLG to bottom edge. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matted rib and ivory bead sights to mid-barrel and front. Item features double triggers, ejectors, and thumb toggle barrel selector. Engravings include tight bank note scroll, chain link borderwork, rosette screws, and neoclassical floral motifs overall to frame and parts. Frame also features double game scene vignettes to both sides including two pointers and a marshland bird to left side, two spaniels and a duck to right side, and two ducks to bottom of frame. Fences are arcaded and have daisy flower relief engravings. Markings include LEFEVER ARMS CO banners in relief to both sides of frame, and PAT/1872./88-94/1902 to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked LEFEVER ARMS CO./KRUPP to right side and STEEL./SYRACUSE/NY. U.S.A. to left side. Bottom of barrels show Krupp steel markings and serial number. Serial number is also marked to lower tang and to water table, along with a B on water table indicating the grade of finish.
According to the Lefever Arms Collector's Association, post-1905 hammerless shotguns finished with B-Grade details and a straight grip stock were called a "Pigeon Gun." This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property from a Midwest Collection CONDITION: Very good as refurbished. Bores are bright, with residue toward chambers. Finish on barrels most likely reapplied at some point, with all markings having a weak and faint smeared appearance and a few scattered light scratches. Frame finish is mostly bare of any finish, showing scattered light scratches, residue, and some pit marks. Wood stock has scattered light scratches and mars. There is a small 0.25" crack/loss behind frame on right side next to break lever. Butt shows some wear to heel. Action is functional.
** Spanish Victor Sarasqueta 5-E 28 Gauge
Lot #253 (Sale Order 253 of 262)
** Spanish Victor Sarasqueta 5-E 28 Gauge 28 Gauge. 27.5" barrel lengths. SN: 111380. Full Choke left and Improved Choke right barrels with 2.75" chamber lengths. 14.25" length of pull. 1.4" drop to comb. 2.5" drop to heel. Blued metal finish, polished lockplaes and frame, walnut beavertail forend, and rounded semi-pistol grip stock. Double barrel hammerless seven-pin sidelock shotgun with tang mounted safety, automatic ejectors, and animal hide wrapped buttplate. Shotgun features bordered diamond checkering following a two point pattern on wrist and three point on forend. The frame and small parts feature floral scroll designs surrounded by border scroll. The fences display leaf pattern scrollwork above a stippled ground. The sights consist of a white bead set atop a matted rib. The rib itself is marked VICTOR/SARASQUETA/EIBAR, while the tang mounted safety reads SEGURO when engaged. Triggerguard features further floral scroll along with the marking Mo 5-E MADE/IN/SPAIN. Barrel flats and watertables show Spanish firing proof markings. Maker initials on the barrel include VS on barrels and AM on flats. The toe of the stock features an unsigned gold oval plate. The serial numbers match where visible. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bores are Very Bright with some lead residue near chambers. Blued finish shows edgewear and some patched loss along left breech. Locking lever retains the majority of its blued finish but shows some patinaed flecks to right side and loss of blue on knurling. Right barrel has a 2" long scratch just beyond mid length with barrels showing some additional scattered scuffs and losses. A spot of brown patina is forming to polished surface of left fence. Polished frame otherwise shows some faint scratches. Forend has some handling wear, mars and dings. Checkering displays some scattered skips, particularly at left side. Wood to metal finish is tight, but wrist has a crack running through material right of triggerguard that has been repaired, and has left a gap along the first 0.5" of the sidelock. A hairline crack is just visible at the edge of the right lockplate. Some bubbling of finish at left wrist. Barrels are tight and rest on face with the locking lever showing righthand deviation.
*Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli "Holland V.B. Inciso" 12 Gauge SxS Shotguns
Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 262)
"*Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli ""Holland V.B. Inciso"" 12 Gauge SxS Shotguns Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli ""Holland V.B. Inciso"" 12 gauge side by side shotguns including:
1.) 12 gauge. 27.5"" barrels. 14.5"" length of pull. 1.5"" drop to comb. 2.25"" drop to heel. 3"" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 1059. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip and splinter forearm, with horn teardrop inlays to both side panels. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, Anson forend release, and a solid orange rubber recoil pad. Forearm is fitted with a brass shield shaped escutcheon. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked ACCIAIO - SPECIALE - EXTRA to top of right barrel, V. BERNARDELLI - GARDONE - V.T. to top of left barrel, and MADE - IN - ITALY to side of left barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code XIX (1971).
2.) 12 gauge. 28"" barrels. 14.5"" length of pull. 1.25"" drop to comb. 1.625"" drop to heel. 2.75"" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 3490. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip, butt, and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, and an Anson forend release. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked in script Made in Italy to right barrel, and V. Bernardelli s.p.a. Gardone V.T. to left side barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code AM (1997).
Included with items is an aftermarket Americase with green felt interior.
Items were manufactured in 1971 and 1997 respectively, according to Italian date codes marked on bottoms of barrels. Item 1 (manufactured in 1971) has same grade of engravings, but is of better quality finish than Item 2 (Manufactured 1997). This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA CONDITION: 1.) Very good. Bores are bright. Finish is strong, with some scattered light scratches, faint thinning around manufacturer marks on barrel, and light loss to bottom of barrel from removing and reattaching forearm.
*Beretta Silver Pigeon II 20/28 Gauge Shotgun Two Barrel Set
Lot #255 (Sale Order 255 of 262)
*Beretta Silver Pigeon II 20/28 Gauge Shotgun Two Barrel Set 20/28 Gauge. 28" barrel length. SN: N54578B. 2.75" chamber length to 28 Gauge. 3" to 20 Gauge. Interchangeable chokes Modified over Cylinder to 28 gauge. Cylinder over Cylinder to 20 gauge. Blued finish with bright stainless frame and small parts, gold trigger, and deep relief engraving to the frame set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock with Schnabel forend. Double barrel over under boxlock ejector shotgun with a pair of barrels, each mounting a full length matted and vented barrel rib with single brass bead sights. Frame shows the maker and model marking P. BERETTA/SILVER PIGEON II below MADE IN ITALY to recess behind hingepin. Further marks to frame include PAENTED to trigger plate and {Beretta Logo} to the triggerguard. Both barrels are marked P. Beretta-Made in Italy and EXCELSIOR-HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYED STEEL. Right barrels marked Beretta U.S.A. Corp. Ackk. MD. Serial numbers match. The 28 Gauge barrel is marked with the number 1 at the rear of the rib while the 20 Gauge is marked 2, indicating they were paired at the factory. Engraved embellishments include deep relief engraved vignettes to both flanks of the frame surrounded by sunburst border scroll. Right vignette features a pair of pheasants, and the left two ducks rising. Tight spiral scroll covers the remainder of the frame with floral engraving on the hingepin and lever pivot points. Barrel fence is arcaded, and encloses tight floral engraving. Gold oval plate to toe is unsigned. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent. Bores show some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright or better. Blued finish exhibits few faint abrasions on the upper barrel of the 28 gauge example with few scattered scratches overall. Stainless components retain their bright finish with some traces of grease residue. Gold finish to trigger remains even and bright. Stock shows a tight wood to metal fit with no cracking at tang, and some scattered light dents. Action locks up tight with the barrels on face, and lever resting right of center with both sets.
**Engraved Gold & Silver Washed Colt Bisley Revolver .32-20. 5.5" barrel. SN: 242726 (mfg. ca. 1903). Gold washed frame and barrel, silver washed cylinder and triggerguard, blued ejector housing, raised carved one-piece horn grip with Mexican "Eagle & Snake" motif. Single action "smokeless powder" frame revolver with a six-chambered fluted cylinder, loading gate and barrel mounted ejector, lowered hammer spur, Bisley target grip frame, notch rear sight at back of frame and blade front sight. Top of barrel with one-line address reading COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD, CT USA and right side of barrel roll marked BISLEY MODEL 32 W.C.F. Lower left of frame with three date in two line patent marking reading PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871/JULY 2, 72. JAN 19, 75. Revolver is decorated with Arabesque scroll engraving, along with floral and geometric motifs on the frame, backstrap, cylinder and barrel, with nominally 70%-80% coverage. The carved one-piece grip with the Mexican "Eagle & Snake" motif is not factory and was likely added when the gun was engraved and received the gold and silver washed finish. The grip fits relatively well, although it is somewhat proud of the grip frame and backstrap at the butt and lower leading edge. A really lovely engraved silver and gold finished Bisley from the early 20th century in a popular target caliber. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Fine as embellished. Bore very good, partly bright with strong rifling showing moderate frosting in the grooves and some moderate oxidation as well. Revolver retains much of the applied silver and gold plating with some thinning and loss, particularly on high edges and points of contact. Metal retains crisp engraving and slightly soft barrel and frame markings from the enhanced finish application. Mechanically functional action, with four distinct clicks when the hammer is cocked, showing tight lock up and crisp indexing. Grip fine with some minor fit issues along the butt and the lower leading edge and some minor gapping at the frame junction.
*Colt Model 1911 Heritage Series .38 Super in Box with Accessories
Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 262)
*Colt Model 1911 Heritage Series .38 Super in Box with Accessories .38 Super. 5" barrel length. SN: GV041332. Blued metal finish overall with polished blued slide, brushed frame flats and matte blued edges, gold plated small parts, and mounting blued grips featuring COLT logo over {Rampant Colt} logo. Short recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Item features floral scroll engraving to both flanks of the slide enclosing a gold {Rampant Colt} to the left slide and a banner on the right reading COLT'S MFG. CO HARTFORD CT USA. Further markings include GOVERNMENT MODEL mark to the right side of the dustcover and COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. above the right grip panel. Item comes in a matching blue synthetic hard case with one magazine, the owner's manual, and a cable lock in its package. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. External metal finish is strong. Shows some light operating wear to the left side of the grip safety, a faint impact mar on the face of the hammer, and a crack forming in the right grip panel above the lower securing screw. Box has some light scuffs and mars on the edges.
*Colt Model 1911 Heritage Series .38 Super in Box with Accessories
Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 262)
*Colt Model 1911 Heritage Series .38 Super in Box with Accessories .38 Super. 5" barrel length. SN: GV036570. Nickel Plated finish to slide with brushed frame flanks and matte edges, gold plated small parts and accents, and mounting silver and gold accented smooth grips. Short recoil operated single-action autoloading pistol mounting blued rear notch and front blade sights. The slide flanks feature floral scroll engraving enclosing a gold banner to the right with the address COLT'S MFG. CO HARTFORD CT USA. Left slide features a gold {Rampant Colt} logo within a further gold circle. Right frame is marked GOVERNMENT MODEL on the dustcover with the rear frame showing the single line address mark COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Comes in a matching blue synthetic hard case with one magazine, the owner's manual, and a cable lock in its package. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some slight operating abrasions to the flanks of the grip safety mechanism. Some light scratches on the flanks of the hammer, and a faint impact mar on the hammer face. Grips retain their polish with the right panel showing some slight wiggle. Box has some scuffs to the exterior and edges.
*Generation Colt Python 8"
Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 262)
*Generation Colt Python 8" .357 Magnum. 8" barrel length. SN: PN00071. Blued metal finish with polished hammer flanks mounting checkered black rubber {Colt} medallion grips and featuring a full length underlug and vented barrel rib. Double action six-shot hand ejector revolver mounting adjustable target rear notch and pinned front ramp sight with red plastic insert. Sideplate struck with {Rampant Colt} logo with the left barrel marked PYTHON .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG. Single line address to right barrel reads COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Very Good. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that should clean to Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Item shows some light scratches to the forward barrel with firing residues to the interior frame. White residue to right frame forward of cylinder. Some lubricant residues to the hammer flanks. Upper corners of the right grip panel flaking. Action shows good timing.
*3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army
Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 262)
*3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army .45 LC. 7.5" barrel length. SN: S12304A. Blued finish with case colored frame and polished hammer flanks mounting checkered black synthetic Eagle grips. Single-action loading gate six-shot revolver featuring topstrap notch and front blade sights. Left frame is struck with the two-line patent mark followed by non circled {Rampant Colt} logo. Left triggerguard displays Colt's VP monogram firing proof mark. Barrel markings include COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 to the left and single line address reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. Comes in blue cardboard Custom Shop box with gold COLT'S MFG. CO., INC./HARTFORD, CT. enclosing {Rampant Colt} logo on lid. Comes with owner's manual, warranty card, and congratulatory letter. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout and some dust. Blued finish shows some thinning on interior of triggerguard and few faint scratches. No visible turn ring on cylinder. Grips retain fine edges with some residues and dust. Box shows a tear to one corner and some scuffs on edges. Action not tested to preserve finish.
*3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army in Box
Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 262)
*3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army in Box .45 LC. 4.75" barrel length. SN: S10624A. Blued finish with case colored frame, polished hammer flanks, and mounting black synthetic Colt Eagle grips. Single action six-shot loading gate revolver mounting topstrap notch and front blade sights. Markings include two-line patent mark to the frame followed by {Rampant Colt} logo. Barrel marks include single line address reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. with left struck COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45. Comes with blue velvet lined cardboard box with Colt logo in gold on lid and owner's manual. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows a single flake to the right edge of the ejector rod housing, and some pinpoint gray patina forming on hammer in recess. Grips retain fine details with some specks of dust. Box has some scuffs on the edges. Action not tested to preserve finish.
*Colt Comp Commander .45 in Box
Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 262)
*Colt Comp Commander .45 in Box .45 ACP. 4.8" barrel (With compensator). SN: CMPC0522. Matte blued metal finish to slide with matte stainless finish overall mounting wrap-around checkered black rubber Colt medallion grips. Single action short recoil operated autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Item mounts an extended magazine release, smooth three hole trigger, six port muzzle brake, skeletonized Commander hammer, extended beavertail grip safety, flared magazine well extension, full length steel guide rod, and triple white dot Novak style sights with matted rear notch and front ramp. Right slide struck COMBAT COMMANDER MODEL with address to right frame reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left side is engraved COLT COMP COMMANDER. Comes in blue cardboard custom shop box with gold {Rampant Colt} logo to the lid, and white cardboard shipping sleeve. Included are the owner's manual, warranty card, package of three SUPER TUFF CP BUFFS recoil buffers, and a pair of high grade walnut diamond checkered grips. This lot is located in Cincinnati. CONDITION: Excellent. Bore shows some dust and residues that should clean to Minty with sharp rifling. Internals show faint oil residue with traces of cycling scratches. Some pinpoint patina forming on the magazine well extension with further specks to the base of the mainspring housing. Rubber grips hardening but retain crisp edges. Extra grips are without escutcheons and do not appear to have been mounted. Box has some light scuffs to interior and exterior.
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