Extraordinary Firearms - Day 2

Extraordinary Firearms - Day 2

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Extraordinary Firearms - Day 2

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(A) DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

Lot # 2378 (Sale Order: 376 of 630)      

Early rifle built in 1896, serial number 139497. Half octagon, half round barrel with 2/3 length magazine tube. Barrel marked "Marlin Fire-Arms Co. New Haven, CT. U.S.A." with patent dates. Case hardened takedown frame. Factory engraved in the No. 3 pattern with a buck deer surrounded by scroll and border engraving on both sides of frame. Scroll engraving on takedown lug and barrel breech. Scroll engraving on forearm cap. Mid-range tang mounted sight. Lyman front and Marbles rear barrel sights. Deluxe checkered stock and forearm. Crescent rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall with approximately 95% original blue on barrel and magazine tube with light scattered oxidation. Traces of original case color on frame, lever, and buttplate, turning a brown patina. Wood retains most of the original varnish with scattered dents and scratches, more heavy on left side. Overall an attractive early Model 1893 rifle. MKSBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .38-55 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MarlinModel: 1893 DeluxePaperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 139497
Early rifle built in 1896, serial number 139497. Half octagon, half round barrel with 2/3 length magazine tube. Barrel marked "Marlin Fire-Arms Co. New Haven, CT. U.S.A."...more with patent dates. Case hardened takedown frame. Factory engraved in the No. 3 pattern with a buck deer surrounded by scroll and border engraving on both sides of frame. Scroll engraving on takedown lug and barrel breech. Scroll engraving on forearm cap. Mid-range tang mounted sight. Lyman front and Marbles rear barrel sights. Deluxe checkered stock and forearm. Crescent rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall with approximately 95% original blue on barrel and magazine tube with light scattered oxidation. Traces of original case color on frame, lever, and buttplate, turning a brown patina. Wood retains most of the original varnish with scattered dents and scratches, more heavy on left side. Overall an attractive early Model 1893 rifle. MKSBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .38-55 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MarlinModel: 1893 DeluxePaperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 139497

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(A) HIGH CONDITION DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2379 (Sale Order: 377 of 630)      

Standard features include a 28" full octagon barrel, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight, buckhorn rear sight. Marlin's first lever action rifle, chambered for the .45-70 government cartridge and made from 1881-92. Factory letter confirms caliber, barrel length and pistol grip stock. CONDITION: The factory high polish mirror blue is stunning with just some light freckling and minor high edge wear retaining fully 98% original finish. The barrel and tube show some light high edge and muzzle wear but are a true 97-98% with sharp edges and razor sharp legends. The case colors on the sides of hammer and lever are brilliant. The deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stocks are sharp with just some minor handling marks. The steel shotgun butt still shows some bright colors as well. The forend cap has turned a soft patina. The rifling is well defined and the action crisp. DBBarrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-70 GovernmentFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MarlinModel: 1881Paperwork: Factory letterSerial Number: 16505
Standard features include a 28" full octagon barrel, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight, buckhorn rear sight. Marlin's first lever action rifle, chambered for the ...more.45-70 government cartridge and made from 1881-92. Factory letter confirms caliber, barrel length and pistol grip stock. CONDITION: The factory high polish mirror blue is stunning with just some light freckling and minor high edge wear retaining fully 98% original finish. The barrel and tube show some light high edge and muzzle wear but are a true 97-98% with sharp edges and razor sharp legends. The case colors on the sides of hammer and lever are brilliant. The deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stocks are sharp with just some minor handling marks. The steel shotgun butt still shows some bright colors as well. The forend cap has turned a soft patina. The rifling is well defined and the action crisp. DBBarrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-70 GovernmentFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MarlinModel: 1881Paperwork: Factory letterSerial Number: 16505

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(A) CIVIL WAR MARTIALLY MARKED NEW HAVEN ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE.

Lot # 2380 (Sale Order: 378 of 630)      

Manufactured 1863. One of the most iconic of all US Martial arms, the New Haven Arms Model 1860 Henry rifle proved itself to be invaluable on the battlefield of War Between the States, and later were used extensively in the period of Westward Expansion. Invented by B. Tyler Henry and became a success under the management of Oliver Winchester the Henry rifle has captivated collectors of US military small arms as well as cowboy collectors worldwide. Serial number 3231 with the US military inspector marking "C.G.C." on right barrel flat and the "H" inspection for B.T. Henry himself on the barrel, receiver and buttplate. Originally chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge, this rifle has been post-Civil War converted to .44 Centerfire for continued use after the war. Matching serial numbers are observed on top barrel flat at chamber, lower tang on left side, buttstock on top mortise, and buttplate at interior of toe. Top buttplate screw is also numbered however the balance of screws are void of markings. Two line New Haven Arms barrel address on top barrel flat. Nickel blade front site with 900 yard marked rear elevator sight (possible reproduction). Slab sawed American walnut buttstock with brass rounded heel buttplate. CONDITION: Good as presented with slight conservation. The barrel and gulleted magazine have turned a chocolate brown patina consistent with age. The gunmetal brass receiver and buttplate show a mustard patina over rounded edges from age and some later staining from old grease or preservative. The walnut stock is rather weathered and has some exterior material loss and has been stained or treated with a preservative but is solid and full sized. The rear tang screw is a modern replacement as is one of the buttplate screws. Bore is slightly dark but has very strong rifling and action operates properly. A great piece of American Firearms history with obvious post war use and has a very pleasant look and appeal. TDWBarrel Length: 24 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 HenryFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New Haven ArmsModel: 1860 HenrySerial Number: 3231
Manufactured 1863. One of the most iconic of all US Martial arms, the New Haven Arms Model 1860 Henry rifle proved itself to be invaluable on the battlefield of War Betwe...moreen the States, and later were used extensively in the period of Westward Expansion. Invented by B. Tyler Henry and became a success under the management of Oliver Winchester the Henry rifle has captivated collectors of US military small arms as well as cowboy collectors worldwide. Serial number 3231 with the US military inspector marking "C.G.C." on right barrel flat and the "H" inspection for B.T. Henry himself on the barrel, receiver and buttplate. Originally chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge, this rifle has been post-Civil War converted to .44 Centerfire for continued use after the war. Matching serial numbers are observed on top barrel flat at chamber, lower tang on left side, buttstock on top mortise, and buttplate at interior of toe. Top buttplate screw is also numbered however the balance of screws are void of markings. Two line New Haven Arms barrel address on top barrel flat. Nickel blade front site with 900 yard marked rear elevator sight (possible reproduction). Slab sawed American walnut buttstock with brass rounded heel buttplate. CONDITION: Good as presented with slight conservation. The barrel and gulleted magazine have turned a chocolate brown patina consistent with age. The gunmetal brass receiver and buttplate show a mustard patina over rounded edges from age and some later staining from old grease or preservative. The walnut stock is rather weathered and has some exterior material loss and has been stained or treated with a preservative but is solid and full sized. The rear tang screw is a modern replacement as is one of the buttplate screws. Bore is slightly dark but has very strong rifling and action operates properly. A great piece of American Firearms history with obvious post war use and has a very pleasant look and appeal. TDWBarrel Length: 24 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .44 HenryFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New Haven ArmsModel: 1860 HenrySerial Number: 3231

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(A) NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2381 (Sale Order: 379 of 630)      

First model Henry Rifle serial number 2075 manufactured in 1863. 24" octagon barrel with integral magazine tube, marked two line "HENRY'S PATENT, OCT.16,1860./MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEW HAVEN. CT." Serial number 2075 at breech. Brass receiver & butttplate, case hardened lever, hammer, blue barrel, and magazine. Lever with "spur" and tang mounted latch. Walnut stock with early rounded heel buttplate. Later style German silver front sight with square back front tapered forward. Rear adjustable folding leaf sight with sliding bar graduated to 900 yards, has "900" stamped on top of folding leaf. Rear sight is mounted on receiver. Letter "H" stamped on lower tang. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 40-50% original blue mixed with brown patina on the barrel, giving an appearance of full coverage. Very clean barrel with light areas of slight oxidation. Frame and buttplate are very sharp and clean with a much desirable dark mustard color patina, looks untouched with only a few light dents. Walnut stock is very fine as refinished, showing little wear with a nice raised grain. Matching serial number 2075 stamped on inside of stock top tang slot and and also stamped inside on right side lower tang. Matching serial number 2075 stamped on inside of buttplate. Correct pattern and unmolested screws are numbered to a different rifle, with replaced screw on top of buttplate. Bore is excellent showing moderate firing. Overall an outstanding high condition first model Henry rifle that would be difficult to improve upon. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24-1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry RimfireFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New Haven Arms Co.Model: Henry 1860Serial Number: 2075
First model Henry Rifle serial number 2075 manufactured in 1863. 24" octagon barrel with integral magazine tube, marked two line "HENRY'S PATENT, OCT.16,1860./MANUFACTURE...moreD BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEW HAVEN. CT." Serial number 2075 at breech. Brass receiver & butttplate, case hardened lever, hammer, blue barrel, and magazine. Lever with "spur" and tang mounted latch. Walnut stock with early rounded heel buttplate. Later style German silver front sight with square back front tapered forward. Rear adjustable folding leaf sight with sliding bar graduated to 900 yards, has "900" stamped on top of folding leaf. Rear sight is mounted on receiver. Letter "H" stamped on lower tang. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 40-50% original blue mixed with brown patina on the barrel, giving an appearance of full coverage. Very clean barrel with light areas of slight oxidation. Frame and buttplate are very sharp and clean with a much desirable dark mustard color patina, looks untouched with only a few light dents. Walnut stock is very fine as refinished, showing little wear with a nice raised grain. Matching serial number 2075 stamped on inside of stock top tang slot and and also stamped inside on right side lower tang. Matching serial number 2075 stamped on inside of buttplate. Correct pattern and unmolested screws are numbered to a different rifle, with replaced screw on top of buttplate. Bore is excellent showing moderate firing. Overall an outstanding high condition first model Henry rifle that would be difficult to improve upon. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24-1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry RimfireFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New Haven Arms Co.Model: Henry 1860Serial Number: 2075

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(A) FABULOUS DOCUMENTED WINCHESTER .50-110 EXPRESS MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE .

Lot # 2382 (Sale Order: 380 of 630)      

Manufactured December 12th, 1893. Caliber .50-110 Express. 26" round barrel and full magazine. Rocky Mountain front sight. V notch sporting rear sight with serrated sides and retaining screw. Case colored receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate and nose cap. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate. Cody Firearm Museum records indicate shipped in 1894 as round barrel .50-110 rifle. These big bore Winchester Model 1886 rifles saw a tremendous amount of hard use and most ended up in India or Africa. Finding stellar examples such as this is a rare occurrence. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain 97-99% original bluing with just a few light storage marks and blemishes. Receiver case coloring is 97-98% brilliant with most of the lacquer still covering. A very slight amount of thinning at balance point. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright case colors. Forend cap retains nearly all of its bright case colors. Buttplate retains most of its fading case colors. Wood is sound with one hairline crack at left side near receiver of about 1". There are numerous light bumps and bruises from storage and poor handling but an extremely fine example of an 86 .50 Express standard rifle. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright. This outstanding .50 caliber 1886 would be nearly impossible to improve upon. With factory letter. TDWBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .50-110 ExpressFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 82524
Manufactured December 12th, 1893. Caliber .50-110 Express. 26" round barrel and full magazine. Rocky Mountain front sight. V notch sporting rear sight with serrated sides...more and retaining screw. Case colored receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate and nose cap. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate. Cody Firearm Museum records indicate shipped in 1894 as round barrel .50-110 rifle. These big bore Winchester Model 1886 rifles saw a tremendous amount of hard use and most ended up in India or Africa. Finding stellar examples such as this is a rare occurrence. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel and magazine tube retain 97-99% original bluing with just a few light storage marks and blemishes. Receiver case coloring is 97-98% brilliant with most of the lacquer still covering. A very slight amount of thinning at balance point. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright case colors. Forend cap retains nearly all of its bright case colors. Buttplate retains most of its fading case colors. Wood is sound with one hairline crack at left side near receiver of about 1". There are numerous light bumps and bruises from storage and poor handling but an extremely fine example of an 86 .50 Express standard rifle. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright. This outstanding .50 caliber 1886 would be nearly impossible to improve upon. With factory letter. TDWBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .50-110 ExpressFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 82524

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(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE WITH RARE 30-INCH MATTED BARREL.

Lot # 2383 (Sale Order: 381 of 630)      

Serial number 79212, manufactured in 1893. Rare 30-inch full octagon barrel matted full length on top flat. Caliber marking .45-90 located on second barrel flat at the breech. Lyman adjustable wind gauge front sight, no provision for rear barrel sight, correct mid-range tang sight. Button magazine tube. Pistol grip deluxe checkered stock and forearm with cheek rest and hard rubber shotgun style butt plate. Single set trigger. Case hardened receiver. Accompanying the rifle is a Winchester Museum letter dated August 12, 2014 signed by Jessica A. Bennett, Records Specialist, Cody Firearms Museum. Letter documents all the special order features and configuration including sights, barrel length, deluxe wood, and cheek rest. No mention of barrel matting, though we feel the matting is correct and original. Shipped from the warehouse on May 16, 1893. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 30-40% original fading case color on frame, lever, hammer, and forearm cap turning nickel like in appearance. "H" pattern checkering shows moderate wear. Interesting to note, the deluxe grade highly figured walnut stock and forearm have an original oil type finish, rather than the typically seen varnished finish. All original unmolested screws. 95-98% original blue on barrel. Bore is excellent+, bright and clean. Most all original high polish bright blue on trigger and loading gate. Most all original blue on bolt. Overall a most desirable rifle with rare special order features. -MKS-Barrel Length: 30"Caliber/Bore: .45-90 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 79212
Serial number 79212, manufactured in 1893. Rare 30-inch full octagon barrel matted full length on top flat. Caliber marking .45-90 located on second barrel flat at the br...moreeech. Lyman adjustable wind gauge front sight, no provision for rear barrel sight, correct mid-range tang sight. Button magazine tube. Pistol grip deluxe checkered stock and forearm with cheek rest and hard rubber shotgun style butt plate. Single set trigger. Case hardened receiver. Accompanying the rifle is a Winchester Museum letter dated August 12, 2014 signed by Jessica A. Bennett, Records Specialist, Cody Firearms Museum. Letter documents all the special order features and configuration including sights, barrel length, deluxe wood, and cheek rest. No mention of barrel matting, though we feel the matting is correct and original. Shipped from the warehouse on May 16, 1893. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 30-40% original fading case color on frame, lever, hammer, and forearm cap turning nickel like in appearance. "H" pattern checkering shows moderate wear. Interesting to note, the deluxe grade highly figured walnut stock and forearm have an original oil type finish, rather than the typically seen varnished finish. All original unmolested screws. 95-98% original blue on barrel. Bore is excellent+, bright and clean. Most all original high polish bright blue on trigger and loading gate. Most all original blue on bolt. Overall a most desirable rifle with rare special order features. -MKS-Barrel Length: 30"Caliber/Bore: .45-90 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 79212

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(A) BULLARD MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2384 (Sale Order: 382 of 630)      

Designed by James Herbert Bullard in early 1879 with his patent being awarded on August 16, 1881. The company started in 1882 located in Springfield, Mass, as the J.H. Bullard & Co. later that year the name was changed to Bullard Repeating Arms Association, and on October 11, 1883 changed to Bullard Repeating Arms Co. Considered an exceptionally well designed and built lever action rifle, the company simply could not compete with Winchester and Marlin and shut the doors on January 1891. This example, serial number 2602, is marked two line on left side of receiver "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/SPRINGFIELD MASS. PAT. AUG.16,1881" and three line on front of receiver "CAL/45/85" receiver right side marked "MODEL 1886". Special ordered half octagon to round 28-inch barrel with half length magazine tube. Blue with case hardened receiver, lever, hammer, forearm cap, and rifle style crescent buttplate. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Standard barrel sights with tang mounted long-range elevator sight. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 95+% original thinning blue on barrel and magazine tube, elevator, and bottom tang. Most all the original fading case color is present on receiver, lever, and hammer. Wood is fine with most original finish remaining showing moderate wear with scattered light dents and scratches, with one sizable gouge on right side of stock at the heel of the buttplate. Bore is excellent, clean and bright. Overall a very fine special ordered and scarce Bullard large frame sporting rifle. -MKS-Barrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-85FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: BullardModel: 1886Serial Number: 2602
Designed by James Herbert Bullard in early 1879 with his patent being awarded on August 16, 1881. The company started in 1882 located in Springfield, Mass, as the J.H. Bu...morellard & Co. later that year the name was changed to Bullard Repeating Arms Association, and on October 11, 1883 changed to Bullard Repeating Arms Co. Considered an exceptionally well designed and built lever action rifle, the company simply could not compete with Winchester and Marlin and shut the doors on January 1891. This example, serial number 2602, is marked two line on left side of receiver "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/SPRINGFIELD MASS. PAT. AUG.16,1881" and three line on front of receiver "CAL/45/85" receiver right side marked "MODEL 1886". Special ordered half octagon to round 28-inch barrel with half length magazine tube. Blue with case hardened receiver, lever, hammer, forearm cap, and rifle style crescent buttplate. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Standard barrel sights with tang mounted long-range elevator sight. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 95+% original thinning blue on barrel and magazine tube, elevator, and bottom tang. Most all the original fading case color is present on receiver, lever, and hammer. Wood is fine with most original finish remaining showing moderate wear with scattered light dents and scratches, with one sizable gouge on right side of stock at the heel of the buttplate. Bore is excellent, clean and bright. Overall a very fine special ordered and scarce Bullard large frame sporting rifle. -MKS-Barrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-85FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: BullardModel: 1886Serial Number: 2602

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(A) DOCUMENTED RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 DELUXE WITH 28" BARREL.

Lot # 2385 (Sale Order: 383 of 630)      

Manufactured 1877. 1st Model 1873 Winchester with recessed thumbprint dust cover. Special order options are 3X deluxe checkered walnut stocks, single set trigger factory sling swivels and rare 28" octagon barrel. Traditional two line Winchester address on barrel. Serial numbered on tang with assembly number 6 found on left side of tang as well as stock mortise and buttplate underside at tor. Tang is also marked "XXX" indicating deluxe wood. Blade front sight with scalloped base and appropriate early elevator adjustable rear sight. Rifle was originally blued with cased colored receiver. CONDITION: Traces of case colors are evident on interior of tang. Balance of finish on barrel, magazine and buttplate are now an even chocolate patina with the receiver and lever having turned a mottled dove grey. Special order 1st Model 1873 rifles are quite uncommon and when found typically they are very hard used and in poor condition. This example has traces of blue finish remaining in protected areas around magazine tube and case colors on protected areas of tang. The bore is very good with darkness in grooves but very string rifling. All matching assembly numbers and solid lock up. The checkered walnut stocks are worn but full sized and very honest. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms research letter stating that the rifle was shipped with an octagon 28" barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, case colored finish, and sling and swivels; shipped August 28th, 1876. Considering the fact that this rifle was produced at the same time period as Custer's disaster at the Little Bighorn it is quite amazing that it exist in this honest state of preservation. TDWBarrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .44-40FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873 DeluxePaperwork: Cody Firearms Research Serial Number: 21417
Manufactured 1877. 1st Model 1873 Winchester with recessed thumbprint dust cover. Special order options are 3X deluxe checkered walnut stocks, single set trigger factory ...moresling swivels and rare 28" octagon barrel. Traditional two line Winchester address on barrel. Serial numbered on tang with assembly number 6 found on left side of tang as well as stock mortise and buttplate underside at tor. Tang is also marked "XXX" indicating deluxe wood. Blade front sight with scalloped base and appropriate early elevator adjustable rear sight. Rifle was originally blued with cased colored receiver. CONDITION: Traces of case colors are evident on interior of tang. Balance of finish on barrel, magazine and buttplate are now an even chocolate patina with the receiver and lever having turned a mottled dove grey. Special order 1st Model 1873 rifles are quite uncommon and when found typically they are very hard used and in poor condition. This example has traces of blue finish remaining in protected areas around magazine tube and case colors on protected areas of tang. The bore is very good with darkness in grooves but very string rifling. All matching assembly numbers and solid lock up. The checkered walnut stocks are worn but full sized and very honest. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms research letter stating that the rifle was shipped with an octagon 28" barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, case colored finish, and sling and swivels; shipped August 28th, 1876. Considering the fact that this rifle was produced at the same time period as Custer's disaster at the Little Bighorn it is quite amazing that it exist in this honest state of preservation. TDWBarrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .44-40FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873 DeluxePaperwork: Cody Firearms Research Serial Number: 21417

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2386 (Sale Order: 384 of 630)      

Standard third model with 26" full round barrel and full length magazine tube. Chambered in .45-60 caliber. Beach combination globe, fold down front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. Crescent rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame has approximately 60% original blue blending overall into a pleasing blue/brown patina. Barrel and magazine tube has approximately 75% blue turning brown. Slight traces of case color in protected areas visible on lever and hammer. Buttplate is mostly brown. Wood is in near excellent condition with minor dents and scratches with possible old addition of finish. Action operates well and crisp. Bore is very good with scattered moderate pitting. Overall a clean sound gun with eye appeal. -MKS-Barrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .40-60FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1876Serial Number: 46644
Standard third model with 26" full round barrel and full length magazine tube. Chambered in .45-60 caliber. Beach combination globe, fold down front sight and adjustable ...moreleaf rear sight. Crescent rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frame has approximately 60% original blue blending overall into a pleasing blue/brown patina. Barrel and magazine tube has approximately 75% blue turning brown. Slight traces of case color in protected areas visible on lever and hammer. Buttplate is mostly brown. Wood is in near excellent condition with minor dents and scratches with possible old addition of finish. Action operates well and crisp. Bore is very good with scattered moderate pitting. Overall a clean sound gun with eye appeal. -MKS-Barrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .40-60FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1876Serial Number: 46644

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2387 (Sale Order: 385 of 630)      

Late Second Model 1876 rifle, serial number 19489, manufactured in 1881. Full octagon, 28" barrel, with a full length magazine tube. Beech combination front and elevator rear sights. Standard plain walnut stock and forearm. Crescent, rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall with a pleasing blue/brown patina. Excellent bore. Wood is solid with minimal wear, scratches, and dents. Overall an attractive 138 year old classic Winchester with a total production of less than 64,000 total. -MKS-Barrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-60FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1876Serial Number: 19489
Late Second Model 1876 rifle, serial number 19489, manufactured in 1881. Full octagon, 28" barrel, with a full length magazine tube. Beech combination front and elevator ...morerear sights. Standard plain walnut stock and forearm. Crescent, rifle style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall with a pleasing blue/brown patina. Excellent bore. Wood is solid with minimal wear, scratches, and dents. Overall an attractive 138 year old classic Winchester with a total production of less than 64,000 total. -MKS-Barrel Length: 28"Caliber/Bore: .45-60FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1876Serial Number: 19489

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(A) FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE.

Lot # 2388 (Sale Order: 386 of 630)      

Serial number 18063, manufactured in 1876. Full round 24" barrel. Full length magazine tube. Thumbprint dust cover. Rifle style crescent butt with trap door and cleaning rod in butt (one section of rod missing). Blue with case hardened lever and hammer. Tang marked "WINCHESTER, 1873". CONDITION: Good overall. Replaced dust cover and rear barrel sight. Traces of blue on receiver. Smooth metal overall turning a light brown patina. Stock and forearm show moderate wear with scattered dings and scratches. 75-80% blue on loading gate. Dark pitted bore. Overall an honest early model Winchester '73. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 18063
Serial number 18063, manufactured in 1876. Full round 24" barrel. Full length magazine tube. Thumbprint dust cover. Rifle style crescent butt with trap door and cleaning ...morerod in butt (one section of rod missing). Blue with case hardened lever and hammer. Tang marked "WINCHESTER, 1873". CONDITION: Good overall. Replaced dust cover and rear barrel sight. Traces of blue on receiver. Smooth metal overall turning a light brown patina. Stock and forearm show moderate wear with scattered dings and scratches. 75-80% blue on loading gate. Dark pitted bore. Overall an honest early model Winchester '73. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 18063

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(C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2389 (Sale Order: 387 of 630)      

Lightweight rifle with rapid tapered round barrel marked "nickel steel". Half length takedown magazine tube. Serial number 135825, manufactured in 1905. Takedown frame. Deluxe pistol grip stock, and forearm with 'H' pattern checkering. Shotgun style butt with hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97%+ original blue remaining on barrel and takedown magazine tube. Takedown ring mostly brown patina. 10-15% case color on hammer. Strong blue on upper and lower tangs, only traces of original blue on frame turning a brown patina. Lever mostly patina. Original unmolested screws. Stock has moderate wear with scattered scratches and dents. Forearm is excellent. Overall an attractive rifle showing honest hunting use. MKSBarrel Length: 22"Caliber/Bore: .45-70FFL Status: Curio & RelicManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Serial Number: 135825
Lightweight rifle with rapid tapered round barrel marked "nickel steel". Half length takedown magazine tube. Serial number 135825, manufactured in 1905. Takedown frame. D...moreeluxe pistol grip stock, and forearm with 'H' pattern checkering. Shotgun style butt with hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97%+ original blue remaining on barrel and takedown magazine tube. Takedown ring mostly brown patina. 10-15% case color on hammer. Strong blue on upper and lower tangs, only traces of original blue on frame turning a brown patina. Lever mostly patina. Original unmolested screws. Stock has moderate wear with scattered scratches and dents. Forearm is excellent. Overall an attractive rifle showing honest hunting use. MKSBarrel Length: 22"Caliber/Bore: .45-70FFL Status: Curio & RelicManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886Serial Number: 135825

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(A) WINCHESTER 1873 .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2390 (Sale Order: 388 of 630)      

Serial number 102029A, manufactured in 1882. Full octagon 24" barrel and full length magazine tube. Combination fold down front sight, standard rear barrel sight. Chambered in .44-40 caliber. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate. Plain trigger. CONDITION: Very good overall. 10-15% original blue on frame, balance turned a dark brown patina. Approximately 15+% original blue on barrel and magazine balance turned a dark brown patina. Hammer, lever, and buttplate mostly dark brown patina. Some bright blue remaining on loading gate. Wood shows moderate wear with scattered dents and scratches, forearm has a split running about seven inches along the barrel on left side. Bore is dark with scattered pitting. Overall an attractive rifle in desirable configuration and caliber. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 102029A
Serial number 102029A, manufactured in 1882. Full octagon 24" barrel and full length magazine tube. Combination fold down front sight, standard rear barrel sight. Chamber...moreed in .44-40 caliber. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate. Plain trigger. CONDITION: Very good overall. 10-15% original blue on frame, balance turned a dark brown patina. Approximately 15+% original blue on barrel and magazine balance turned a dark brown patina. Hammer, lever, and buttplate mostly dark brown patina. Some bright blue remaining on loading gate. Wood shows moderate wear with scattered dents and scratches, forearm has a split running about seven inches along the barrel on left side. Bore is dark with scattered pitting. Overall an attractive rifle in desirable configuration and caliber. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 102029A

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(A) ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-70 (1896).

Lot # 2391 (Sale Order: 389 of 630)      

Case color deluxe Winchester model 1886 with 26" half round half octagon barrel with button magazine and checkered deluxe pistol grip stock with crescent butt. Fitted with bead front sight and Lyman folding tang sight as well as ladder adjustable rear sight. Deluxe Model 1886 rifles are not very common and to have many additional options creates rarity and desirability. Chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge and suitable for most all North American big game. CONDITION: Very good as slightly modified, Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Action is crisp and functions properly. Barrel retains over 75% blue finish with balance fading. Receiver retains 40% vivid case colors with silver at bottom and fading at sides. Receiver has been drilled and tapped for side mounted scope mount on left (4 holes) and the same on the right side. Non-factory sling eyes have been installed but look to be older installation. Wood stocks are very good with very minor material loss at top of wrist and missing ebony grip insert. A great shootable collectible. TDWBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .45-70 GovernmentFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886 DeluxeSerial Number: 95101
Case color deluxe Winchester model 1886 with 26" half round half octagon barrel with button magazine and checkered deluxe pistol grip stock with crescent butt. Fitted wit...moreh bead front sight and Lyman folding tang sight as well as ladder adjustable rear sight. Deluxe Model 1886 rifles are not very common and to have many additional options creates rarity and desirability. Chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge and suitable for most all North American big game. CONDITION: Very good as slightly modified, Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Action is crisp and functions properly. Barrel retains over 75% blue finish with balance fading. Receiver retains 40% vivid case colors with silver at bottom and fading at sides. Receiver has been drilled and tapped for side mounted scope mount on left (4 holes) and the same on the right side. Non-factory sling eyes have been installed but look to be older installation. Wood stocks are very good with very minor material loss at top of wrist and missing ebony grip insert. A great shootable collectible. TDWBarrel Length: 26"Caliber/Bore: .45-70 GovernmentFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1886 DeluxeSerial Number: 95101

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2392 (Sale Order: 390 of 630)      

Standard Third Model, serial number 256959B, manufactured in 1888. 24" full round barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .38-40 caliber Standard Winchester markings on barrel. Beech combination front, standard rear, and Lyman tang mounted sights. Crescent rifle style buttplate. Plain walnut stock and forearm. Plain trigger. CONDITION: Very good with approximately 75% original blue blending with blue/brown patina on frame, barrel, and magazine tube. 10-15% visible case color on hammer, some visible case color on protected areas of lever. Buttplate and forearm cap mostly patina. Wood is sound with moderate wear, dents, and scratches. Decent shootable bore with scattered pitting. Overall an attractive rifle. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .38 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 256959B
Standard Third Model, serial number 256959B, manufactured in 1888. 24" full round barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .38-40 caliber Standard Winchester m...morearkings on barrel. Beech combination front, standard rear, and Lyman tang mounted sights. Crescent rifle style buttplate. Plain walnut stock and forearm. Plain trigger. CONDITION: Very good with approximately 75% original blue blending with blue/brown patina on frame, barrel, and magazine tube. 10-15% visible case color on hammer, some visible case color on protected areas of lever. Buttplate and forearm cap mostly patina. Wood is sound with moderate wear, dents, and scratches. Decent shootable bore with scattered pitting. Overall an attractive rifle. -MKS-Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .38 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 256959B

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(A) SPECIAL ORDER CASE COLOR WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2393 (Sale Order: 391 of 630)      

According to the factory letter, this gun was shipped on May 7, 1883 as follows .38 rifle, octagon barrel, plain trigger, Peep rear and Beach front sight, rifle butt, casehardened, sling and swivels. All of these features remain on this rifle. In addition, there is a Winchester buckhorn rear sight, full magazine with varnished walnut stocks. The original leather sling is still solid. CONDITION: The barrel and tube show nice factory blue blending with soft patina, sharp edges and legends. Wood is proud to metal with a few handling marks but handsome aging. The case colors have softened to a nickel appearance with age spotting but no real color. The rifling is sharp and the action is crisp. A very nice special order Model 1873. This fine rifle still has its original cleaning rod in the butt. DBBarrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 123778A
According to the factory letter, this gun was shipped on May 7, 1883 as follows .38 rifle, octagon barrel, plain trigger, Peep rear and Beach front sight, rifle butt, cas...moreehardened, sling and swivels. All of these features remain on this rifle. In addition, there is a Winchester buckhorn rear sight, full magazine with varnished walnut stocks. The original leather sling is still solid. CONDITION: The barrel and tube show nice factory blue blending with soft patina, sharp edges and legends. Wood is proud to metal with a few handling marks but handsome aging. The case colors have softened to a nickel appearance with age spotting but no real color. The rifling is sharp and the action is crisp. A very nice special order Model 1873. This fine rifle still has its original cleaning rod in the butt. DBBarrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCFFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 123778A

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(A) 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE.

Lot # 2394 (Sale Order: 392 of 630)      

Early, second year of production (1874) 1st Model 1873 rifle. Full round barrel, full length magazine tube, crescent style butt, raised thumbprint dust cover, long range tang sight, and set trigger. CONDITION: Receiver, lever, and buttplate have no original finish remaining with scattered pits and oxidation. Barrel is a blue-brown patina, magazine tube shows signs of an old refinish. Bore is dark and pitted. MKSBarrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 1210
Early, second year of production (1874) 1st Model 1873 rifle. Full round barrel, full length magazine tube, crescent style butt, raised thumbprint dust cover, long range ...moretang sight, and set trigger. CONDITION: Receiver, lever, and buttplate have no original finish remaining with scattered pits and oxidation. Barrel is a blue-brown patina, magazine tube shows signs of an old refinish. Bore is dark and pitted. MKSBarrel Length: 24 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WinchesterFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Paperwork: Factory LetterSerial Number: 1210

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(A) FINE CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .22 SHORT LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1893).

Lot # 2395 (Sale Order: 393 of 630)      

Standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and lever, walnut stocks, and case colored buttplate. CONDITION: This fine 1873 rifle has been expertly restored to near new condition. The octagon barrel and tube are a blue mixed with soft patina with razor sharp legends. Frame retains 98% of the restored Winchester type high polish blue finish. Hammer, lever and buttplate retain 95% of the beautiful charcoal reapplied case colors. Wood is excellent; has been restored with only a few nicks. The surprising aspect of this rifle is one of the nicest bores we have seen, rating a solid near mint with sharp lands and grooves. It is both handsome and should be a good shooter as well. DBBarrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .22 ShortFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 460324B
Standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and lever, walnut sto...morecks, and case colored buttplate. CONDITION: This fine 1873 rifle has been expertly restored to near new condition. The octagon barrel and tube are a blue mixed with soft patina with razor sharp legends. Frame retains 98% of the restored Winchester type high polish blue finish. Hammer, lever and buttplate retain 95% of the beautiful charcoal reapplied case colors. Wood is excellent; has been restored with only a few nicks. The surprising aspect of this rifle is one of the nicest bores we have seen, rating a solid near mint with sharp lands and grooves. It is both handsome and should be a good shooter as well. DBBarrel Length: 24"Caliber/Bore: .22 ShortFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: WinchesterModel: 1873Serial Number: 460324B

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(A) AN INCREDIBLE PIECE OF TEXAS HISTORY, GENERAL THOMAS GREEN'S (MEMBER OF THE FAILED MIER EXPEDITI

Lot # 2396 (Sale Order: 394 of 630)      

Brigadier - General of the Texan Army, Thomas Jefferson Green, born in North Carolina in 1801, moved to Texas in 1836. Santa Anna was in Green's custody in the 1830's. In 1843 the situation was reversed when Green was a member of an invasion of Mexico by 304 Texans, resulting in the battle of Mier on December 25th, 1842, where they were vastly outnumbered and "after killing three times their number, were induced to surrender by false claims and falser promises. Green protested against the surrender and called for 100 men to cut their way through the enemies lines, but these were not found. Some of the prisoners escaped at Salado, but were recaptured, and the whole lodged in the castle of Perote. Every tenth man was shot by order of Santa Anna, and on the night of July 2nd, 1843, ten of the remainder escaped from Perote by cutting their way through a wall of volcanic rock 8' thick. Eight of these, including General Green, got back to Texas after incredible hardships." (Anonymous citation) Antiquarian William Guthman owned this rifle at one time, and wrote a two piece story of this rifle and General Green for a magazine (copy and original text included). General Green also wrote and published the book JOURNAL OF THE TEXIAN EXPEDITION AGAINST MIER, Harper Brothers, New York, 1845 (copy included). Mr. Guthman relates that in this journal, Green makes references to Texans and their rifles, and it is obvious he is referring to this particular rifle of his with quotes such as "never touch his double trigger until his double sights are right". This double rifle has gold Texas star on right side of butt engraved "Gen. Tho. Green" "Texas". It is a percussion breechloading double with gold rectangle on barrel engraved "S. DAY's PATENT N.Y." (Silas Day working in New York City 1831-1840, who patented a breech loading firearm in 1837). This breechloading system is similar to the system used in breechloading cannon in the 16th century with removable "thunder mugs" holding powder charges which could be inserted from the breech behind a breechloaded ball. In Day's patent small individual cartridges with percussion nipples could be individually loaded and a large number of them carried in your pocket. Once fired the empty cartridge was removed and replaced by a fresh one, and Green at times referred to his rifle as a "repeater". His rifle with 35-3/4" barrels has only the right barrel actually rifled, and the left barrel is smoothbore. The two breech cartridges present differ from right to left with the right being considerably shorter, possibly to avoid mix-up in handling, or an attempt to improve accuracy of the rifled barrel with lower powder charge. The top rib and tops of barrels are nicely scroll engraved, and each barrel is individually sighted with small V-notch rear and elongated gold bead fronts. In place of the unnecessary ramrod, there is a 34" sliding triangular bayonet. The breech section is configured so that the individual cartridges are rotated either right or left into a slot in action, similar to a modern day bolt. Top tang has large fan-shaped wide spur which prevents cartridges from falling on the ground while being removed, and also serves as a pressure point to brace ones hand possibly when bayonet is in use. Peninsula back spring locks are fitted with serpentine flat faced hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Locks are also nicely scroll engraved and accented with game birds on left lock (smooth bore side) and a stag on right lock (rifle side). Trigger for rifle barrel is "set". Stocks are of crotch figured American walnut and are iron mounted with shallow crescent buttplate, also scroll engraved. Right side of butt has cheekpiece with inlaid gold heraldic eagle. Right side of butt has aforementioned Texas star with Green's name engraved. CONDITION: Good, obviously well used, but cared for. All metal parts are a relatively smooth dark brown patina. Wood retains most of its original french polish finish. Well cut closely spaced checkering is worn and gummed. Rifle bore is fine with strong rifling throughout and some scattered pits, smooth bore is very fine with one or two pits. Locks are good, hammers a bit loose. Right wing tip and feet of gold eagle are missing. Star has a minor dent on one point. The book has been rebound with remnants of spine conserved, appears to be complete, and is generally good. Also included is the original text and photographs for the Guthman article, along with some other photographs and correspondence including a photocopy of some pages of "The Prisoners of Perote" by William Preston Stapp, another member of the party that escaped with Green. A unique rifle with wonderful Texas association, which deserves to be in one of the finest collections or museum. MGM 75. Barrel Length: 35 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: DayModel: SXS riflePaperwork: Guthman article, Guthman preliminary work, Goldman article, copy of Texan Expedition Against Mier"Serial Numb
Brigadier - General of the Texan Army, Thomas Jefferson Green, born in North Carolina in 1801, moved to Texas in 1836. Santa Anna was in Green's custody in the 1830's. In...more 1843 the situation was reversed when Green was a member of an invasion of Mexico by 304 Texans, resulting in the battle of Mier on December 25th, 1842, where they were vastly outnumbered and "after killing three times their number, were induced to surrender by false claims and falser promises. Green protested against the surrender and called for 100 men to cut their way through the enemies lines, but these were not found. Some of the prisoners escaped at Salado, but were recaptured, and the whole lodged in the castle of Perote. Every tenth man was shot by order of Santa Anna, and on the night of July 2nd, 1843, ten of the remainder escaped from Perote by cutting their way through a wall of volcanic rock 8' thick. Eight of these, including General Green, got back to Texas after incredible hardships." (Anonymous citation) Antiquarian William Guthman owned this rifle at one time, and wrote a two piece story of this rifle and General Green for a magazine (copy and original text included). General Green also wrote and published the book JOURNAL OF THE TEXIAN EXPEDITION AGAINST MIER, Harper Brothers, New York, 1845 (copy included). Mr. Guthman relates that in this journal, Green makes references to Texans and their rifles, and it is obvious he is referring to this particular rifle of his with quotes such as "never touch his double trigger until his double sights are right". This double rifle has gold Texas star on right side of butt engraved "Gen. Tho. Green" "Texas". It is a percussion breechloading double with gold rectangle on barrel engraved "S. DAY's PATENT N.Y." (Silas Day working in New York City 1831-1840, who patented a breech loading firearm in 1837). This breechloading system is similar to the system used in breechloading cannon in the 16th century with removable "thunder mugs" holding powder charges which could be inserted from the breech behind a breechloaded ball. In Day's patent small individual cartridges with percussion nipples could be individually loaded and a large number of them carried in your pocket. Once fired the empty cartridge was removed and replaced by a fresh one, and Green at times referred to his rifle as a "repeater". His rifle with 35-3/4" barrels has only the right barrel actually rifled, and the left barrel is smoothbore. The two breech cartridges present differ from right to left with the right being considerably shorter, possibly to avoid mix-up in handling, or an attempt to improve accuracy of the rifled barrel with lower powder charge. The top rib and tops of barrels are nicely scroll engraved, and each barrel is individually sighted with small V-notch rear and elongated gold bead fronts. In place of the unnecessary ramrod, there is a 34" sliding triangular bayonet. The breech section is configured so that the individual cartridges are rotated either right or left into a slot in action, similar to a modern day bolt. Top tang has large fan-shaped wide spur which prevents cartridges from falling on the ground while being removed, and also serves as a pressure point to brace ones hand possibly when bayonet is in use. Peninsula back spring locks are fitted with serpentine flat faced hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Locks are also nicely scroll engraved and accented with game birds on left lock (smooth bore side) and a stag on right lock (rifle side). Trigger for rifle barrel is "set". Stocks are of crotch figured American walnut and are iron mounted with shallow crescent buttplate, also scroll engraved. Right side of butt has cheekpiece with inlaid gold heraldic eagle. Right side of butt has aforementioned Texas star with Green's name engraved. CONDITION: Good, obviously well used, but cared for. All metal parts are a relatively smooth dark brown patina. Wood retains most of its original french polish finish. Well cut closely spaced checkering is worn and gummed. Rifle bore is fine with strong rifling throughout and some scattered pits, smooth bore is very fine with one or two pits. Locks are good, hammers a bit loose. Right wing tip and feet of gold eagle are missing. Star has a minor dent on one point. The book has been rebound with remnants of spine conserved, appears to be complete, and is generally good. Also included is the original text and photographs for the Guthman article, along with some other photographs and correspondence including a photocopy of some pages of "The Prisoners of Perote" by William Preston Stapp, another member of the party that escaped with Green. A unique rifle with wonderful Texas association, which deserves to be in one of the finest collections or museum. MGM 75. Barrel Length: 35 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: FFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: DayModel: SXS riflePaperwork: Guthman article, Guthman preliminary work, Goldman article, copy of Texan Expedition Against Mier"Serial Numb

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(A) UNUSUAL UNMARKED CIRCA 1840'S HAMMERLESS REVOLVING RIFLE.

Lot # 2397 (Sale Order: 395 of 630)      

This rare, possibly unique, revolving rifle is only marked with a patriotic motif on top of frame with some light engraving on sides. It features a 29 - 1/2" heavy full octagon barrel, 7-shot percussion revolving cylinder, 40 bore, checkered straight grip walnut stock with no forend, rifle butt, single trigger, brass trigger guard, iron furniture, hammerless with side toggle. We examined every available image of early revolving rifles and could find no information nor any photographs of any rifle that resembled this example. CONDITION: All metal is a smooth brown patina with usual handling marks. Rifling is still well defined. The wood is excellent, checkering worn smooth but still strong, usual handling marks but no cracks. Cylinder has hand but no visible way to advance unless hand turned and does not seem to cock firing pin. Unusual is probably not strong enough as there may not be another. DBBarrel Length: 29 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .40 BoreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: UnknownModel: Revolving RifleSerial Number: NSN
This rare, possibly unique, revolving rifle is only marked with a patriotic motif on top of frame with some light engraving on sides. It features a 29 - 1/2" heavy full o...morectagon barrel, 7-shot percussion revolving cylinder, 40 bore, checkered straight grip walnut stock with no forend, rifle butt, single trigger, brass trigger guard, iron furniture, hammerless with side toggle. We examined every available image of early revolving rifles and could find no information nor any photographs of any rifle that resembled this example. CONDITION: All metal is a smooth brown patina with usual handling marks. Rifling is still well defined. The wood is excellent, checkering worn smooth but still strong, usual handling marks but no cracks. Cylinder has hand but no visible way to advance unless hand turned and does not seem to cock firing pin. Unusual is probably not strong enough as there may not be another. DBBarrel Length: 29 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .40 BoreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: UnknownModel: Revolving RifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) A SCARCE ROBERTS SYSTEM DOUBLE BARRELED 24 GAUGE FOWLING PIECE SIGNED IN GOLD ON TOP RIB FUSIL R

Lot # 2398 (Sale Order: 396 of 630)      

The slender 29 - 1/4" barrels with brown damascus finish and signed in gold "Fusil Robert Bte A Paris" with silver inlaid border. The action, finely engraved with sprays of foliage and elaborate Roberts gold medal exposition 1834 for which Roberts was a prize winner. The system is most interesting and has been used on military rifles as well. The breech opens for loading and cocks at the same time, snapping shut. The heavy trigger guard conceals part of the action and is engraved en suite with the breech. Steel buttplate engraved en suite with the breech. Barrel has a sling ring. Figured half stock appears to be maple, well carved, with flowers at forend and checkered at wrist. Double triggers. CONDITION: Barrels are excellent, retaining nearly all of a well done brown refinish with some extremely minor pitting under the finish. Action is polished bright. Trigger guard polished bright with some minor staining. Buttplate polished bright with some minor staining. Stock with coat of recent varnish. Flattened checkering in good condition. Buttplate with fracture at top of cheekrest. Action appears to function properly. Bores are bright and excellent. Robert system guns are highly prized by collectors of 19th century oddities and this is a good example. MZBarrel Length: 29 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .62 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Robert Model: Experimental NeedlefirePaperwork: Wikipedia article on Industrial Expo, Forum Thread on RifleSerial Number: NSN
The slender 29 - 1/4" barrels with brown damascus finish and signed in gold "Fusil Robert Bte A Paris" with silver inlaid border. The action, finely engraved with sprays ...moreof foliage and elaborate Roberts gold medal exposition 1834 for which Roberts was a prize winner. The system is most interesting and has been used on military rifles as well. The breech opens for loading and cocks at the same time, snapping shut. The heavy trigger guard conceals part of the action and is engraved en suite with the breech. Steel buttplate engraved en suite with the breech. Barrel has a sling ring. Figured half stock appears to be maple, well carved, with flowers at forend and checkered at wrist. Double triggers. CONDITION: Barrels are excellent, retaining nearly all of a well done brown refinish with some extremely minor pitting under the finish. Action is polished bright. Trigger guard polished bright with some minor staining. Buttplate polished bright with some minor staining. Stock with coat of recent varnish. Flattened checkering in good condition. Buttplate with fracture at top of cheekrest. Action appears to function properly. Bores are bright and excellent. Robert system guns are highly prized by collectors of 19th century oddities and this is a good example. MZBarrel Length: 29 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .62 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Robert Model: Experimental NeedlefirePaperwork: Wikipedia article on Industrial Expo, Forum Thread on RifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR REPEATING CARBINE.

Lot # 2399 (Sale Order: 397 of 630)      

Manufactured 1864 to 1865; 3,000 of which had 30" barrels. Manufactured by Meriden Manufacturing Co., Connecticut. The majority were issued to the state of Kentucky Home Guard to protect Sherman's supply lines. The inventor of this rifle was Charles Parker of Parker Shotgun fame. The rifles are stamped "KENTUCKY" on left side of the swivel breech. Left side of frame is stamped "MERIDEN MANUFG CO. MIDDLEDON, CONN". Upper tang is stamped "TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATD DECEMBER 6 1864". Features round barrel, dovetail front sight, folding ladder rear sight, walnut forend, single band, walnut buttstock, sling swivels. CONDITION: Barrel is a dull blue patina. Swivel breech is a smooth blue-brown patina. Frame retains 30% case colors on left side, 10% on top and 10% on right. Has the usual crack in wrist that almost all of these had, which was a design flaw. Near mint, strong rifle bore. The supply line Home Guard history is about the only documented use during the Civil War. DBBarrel Length: 30"Caliber/Bore: .50 RimfireFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Triplett & ScottModel: RepeaterSerial Number: 2540
Manufactured 1864 to 1865; 3,000 of which had 30" barrels. Manufactured by Meriden Manufacturing Co., Connecticut. The majority were issued to the state of Kentucky Home ...moreGuard to protect Sherman's supply lines. The inventor of this rifle was Charles Parker of Parker Shotgun fame. The rifles are stamped "KENTUCKY" on left side of the swivel breech. Left side of frame is stamped "MERIDEN MANUFG CO. MIDDLEDON, CONN". Upper tang is stamped "TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATD DECEMBER 6 1864". Features round barrel, dovetail front sight, folding ladder rear sight, walnut forend, single band, walnut buttstock, sling swivels. CONDITION: Barrel is a dull blue patina. Swivel breech is a smooth blue-brown patina. Frame retains 30% case colors on left side, 10% on top and 10% on right. Has the usual crack in wrist that almost all of these had, which was a design flaw. Near mint, strong rifle bore. The supply line Home Guard history is about the only documented use during the Civil War. DBBarrel Length: 30"Caliber/Bore: .50 RimfireFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Triplett & ScottModel: RepeaterSerial Number: 2540

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(A) ANTIQUE BOSS & CO SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

Lot # 2400 (Sale Order: 398 of 630)      

(ca 1895) 30" Dovetailed steel barrels are engraved "Boss & Co 73 St. James's Street, London." on narrow, swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 2001 London nitro re-proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Serial numbers are stamped on bottoms of barrels. A newly made high quality second pair of 26" chopper lump barrels are not maker marked. Flats are stamped with 2007 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Coin finished square backed sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in very nicely cut rose and scroll by Sumner in typical Boss pattern, with 15 rose bouquets. "BOSS'S PATENT" is on each side of action under water table and "Boss & Co" is in scrolled band on each lockplate. Serial number is in relief on blued and scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15" over checkered wood butt. Stock also features classic drop points, point pattern checkering and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in what appears to be its original oak and leather case with brass corners embossed "C. A. CALVERT" "THE ROYAL DRAGOONS". Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has correct large paper Boss label in lid. Case contains miscellaneous cleaning implements and Boss marked bench cloth. There is no provision for new barrels in case. CONDITION: Good, as mostly refinished. Original barrels retain nearly all of a reblack, most likely done at time of re-proof over scattered pitting, lettering considerably softened. New barrels retain virtually all of their original blue. Action is cleaned to pewter grey with areas of light frosting, mostly on bottom. Engraving still clear. Top lever and trigger guard reblued, engraving somewhat soft. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, edges somewhat rounded, checkering re-cut, a bit haphazard on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case leather is fair to good, with many marks and bumps, and tears on edges. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good to fine, with considerable impressions and stains from contact with gun and barrels. Partitions are good. Label is considerably soiled, rubbed, and foxed. MGM36. Accessories: Case with Extra BarrelsBarrel Length: (A newer) 26"; (B original)) 30"Barrel Wall Thickness: (B) L .019 (one small area at top about 12" back from muzzle))R .024 (A) L .032 R .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (B) L .014 (Mod) R .004 (IC) (A) L .018 (Mod) R .009 (IC) Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: AntiqueGauge: 12 BoreInternal Bore Diameter: (B) L .740 (proofed at 18.8) R .735 (A) L .731 R .731 Length of Pull: 15" cast about 1/4 offManufacturer: Boss & CompanyModel: SXS SLESerial Number: 4308Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz.
(ca 1895) 30" Dovetailed steel barrels are engraved "Boss & Co 73 St. James's Street, London." on narrow, swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London black pow...moreder proofs and 2001 London nitro re-proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Serial numbers are stamped on bottoms of barrels. A newly made high quality second pair of 26" chopper lump barrels are not maker marked. Flats are stamped with 2007 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Coin finished square backed sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in very nicely cut rose and scroll by Sumner in typical Boss pattern, with 15 rose bouquets. "BOSS'S PATENT" is on each side of action under water table and "Boss & Co" is in scrolled band on each lockplate. Serial number is in relief on blued and scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15" over checkered wood butt. Stock also features classic drop points, point pattern checkering and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in what appears to be its original oak and leather case with brass corners embossed "C. A. CALVERT" "THE ROYAL DRAGOONS". Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has correct large paper Boss label in lid. Case contains miscellaneous cleaning implements and Boss marked bench cloth. There is no provision for new barrels in case. CONDITION: Good, as mostly refinished. Original barrels retain nearly all of a reblack, most likely done at time of re-proof over scattered pitting, lettering considerably softened. New barrels retain virtually all of their original blue. Action is cleaned to pewter grey with areas of light frosting, mostly on bottom. Engraving still clear. Top lever and trigger guard reblued, engraving somewhat soft. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, edges somewhat rounded, checkering re-cut, a bit haphazard on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case leather is fair to good, with many marks and bumps, and tears on edges. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good to fine, with considerable impressions and stains from contact with gun and barrels. Partitions are good. Label is considerably soiled, rubbed, and foxed. MGM36. Accessories: Case with Extra BarrelsBarrel Length: (A newer) 26"; (B original)) 30"Barrel Wall Thickness: (B) L .019 (one small area at top about 12" back from muzzle))R .024 (A) L .032 R .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (B) L .014 (Mod) R .004 (IC) (A) L .018 (Mod) R .009 (IC) Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: AntiqueGauge: 12 BoreInternal Bore Diameter: (B) L .740 (proofed at 18.8) R .735 (A) L .731 R .731 Length of Pull: 15" cast about 1/4 offManufacturer: Boss & CompanyModel: SXS SLESerial Number: 4308Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz.

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(A) W. & C. SCOTT PREMIER GRADE SIDELOCK TEN BORE SHOTGUN WITH WATERFOWL ENGRAVING.

Lot # 2401 (Sale Order: 399 of 630)      

(1887) The W. and C. Scott Premier was the highest grade normally offered. This example has 32 - 1/4" fine Damascus barrels engraved "W. & C. Scott & Son. Patent Triplex Lever Grip The Premier Quality (Castle logo) 10. Gt Castle Street Regent Circus London" on slightly raised game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1981 London nitro reproofs for 2 - 5/8" chambers. Robust, case hardened back spring W. and C. Scott patent sidelock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener engaging cloverleaf dolls head rib extension, patent gas checks, crystal window cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut small scroll surrounding scenes of waterfowl in various poses. Left side has flying duck at rear of action and standing snipe at front. Right side has walking goose toward rear and flying snipe at front. Left lockplate has a trio of geese, one standing on shore, two swimming. Right plate has a similar trio of ducks. Bottom of action and trigger plate have very nicely detailed grouping of three herons. Area around hinge pin on left side is engraved "W. & C. SCOTT & SON" "PATENT - BLOCK - SAFETY". Blued trigger guard has a standing heron on bow and serial number on tang. Very nicely fiddle figured and well marbled "Prince of Wales" round knob buttstock measures 14 - 1/4" over brown leather covered pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold shield at top of grip is engraved "W. de L. K". Matching splinter forend with fancy steel tip has Scott's patented push button release. Gun is accompanied by a pair of brass snap caps, some hinge pin lube, and four "Gauge - Mates" two to adapt 10 to 12 gauge, and another to adapt 10 to 20 gauge, all in zippered pouch. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain 60 - 70% original case hardening color, some areas quite strong, thinning and silvering otherwise. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth oil refinish, checkering re-run. There is evidence of considerable repairs at wrist. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, with some scratches. Action is tight. Gauge Mates are excellent. MGM90. Accessories: Bore MatesBarrel Length: 32 - 1/4"Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .037 Chamber: 2 - 7/8" Choke: appears to be full and fullDrop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16" FFL Status: AntiqueGauge: 10 GaugeInternal Bore Diameter: at muzzles: (BOTH) .765Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" cast about 3/8" offManufacturer: W. & C. Scott & SonModel: Premier Grade SXSSerial Number: 41108Weight: about 9 lbs 8 oz.
(1887) The W. and C. Scott Premier was the highest grade normally offered. This example has 32 - 1/4" fine Damascus barrels engraved "W. & C. Scott & Son. Patent Triplex ...moreLever Grip The Premier Quality (Castle logo) 10. Gt Castle Street Regent Circus London" on slightly raised game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and 1981 London nitro reproofs for 2 - 5/8" chambers. Robust, case hardened back spring W. and C. Scott patent sidelock action features automatic safety, pivoting third fastener engaging cloverleaf dolls head rib extension, patent gas checks, crystal window cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut small scroll surrounding scenes of waterfowl in various poses. Left side has flying duck at rear of action and standing snipe at front. Right side has walking goose toward rear and flying snipe at front. Left lockplate has a trio of geese, one standing on shore, two swimming. Right plate has a similar trio of ducks. Bottom of action and trigger plate have very nicely detailed grouping of three herons. Area around hinge pin on left side is engraved "W. & C. SCOTT & SON" "PATENT - BLOCK - SAFETY". Blued trigger guard has a standing heron on bow and serial number on tang. Very nicely fiddle figured and well marbled "Prince of Wales" round knob buttstock measures 14 - 1/4" over brown leather covered pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold shield at top of grip is engraved "W. de L. K". Matching splinter forend with fancy steel tip has Scott's patented push button release. Gun is accompanied by a pair of brass snap caps, some hinge pin lube, and four "Gauge - Mates" two to adapt 10 to 12 gauge, and another to adapt 10 to 20 gauge, all in zippered pouch. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain 60 - 70% original case hardening color, some areas quite strong, thinning and silvering otherwise. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth oil refinish, checkering re-run. There is evidence of considerable repairs at wrist. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted, with some scratches. Action is tight. Gauge Mates are excellent. MGM90. Accessories: Bore MatesBarrel Length: 32 - 1/4"Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .037 Chamber: 2 - 7/8" Choke: appears to be full and fullDrop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16" FFL Status: AntiqueGauge: 10 GaugeInternal Bore Diameter: at muzzles: (BOTH) .765Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" cast about 3/8" offManufacturer: W. & C. Scott & SonModel: Premier Grade SXSSerial Number: 41108Weight: about 9 lbs 8 oz.

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(A) TRULY SUPERB QUALITY, BEAUTIFULLY RELIEF GOLD INLAID AND ENGRAVED PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BY KOEZI

Lot # 2402 (Sale Order: 400 of 630)      

(ca 1850) This exceptional example of the gunmakers art has 31 - 1/8" intricately patterned Damascus barrels with slightly raised broad game rib, gold inlaid with makers names and the addresses "Varsovie" (Warsaw) and "Faubourg de Eracovie" (suburb of Krakow), and with serial number "388". Heer lists Jachimek I Sosnowski (circa 1850-60) in Warsaw but does not have an entry for Koezi. The rib is also flush gold inlaid with scenes of hounds, coursing stags and boar, as well as a small vignette of game birds, all in nicely detailed and engraved backgrounds. Sides of barrels are semi relief gold inlaid with mounted hunters and hounds chasing a fox on right, and a stag on left. These backgrounds are also well detailed; and gold inlaid rose bouquets accent ends of scenes. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs and bottom of right barrel is stamped "H. VINCENT". An ebony ramrod with silver mushroom tip and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with vented platinum blow-outs are case hardened and nicely filed. Breech iron has integral fences, and is gold inlaid with mounted huntress. French grey isolated bar locks with tall serpentine round bodied hammers are relief gold inlaid and engraved en suite with barrels with hunters and hounds chasing fox on right and boar on left. Hammers are embellished with gold rose bouquets. Trigger plate, also French grey, has stylized pineapple finial matching thimble. These pieces also have gold rose bouquets. Blued trigger guard depicts more relief gold hunters with mounted pair on trigger guard about to finish off a wolf. Rifleman on trigger guard tang is taking aim at a lion. These scenes continue onto top tang of blued buttplate. A vacant silver shield is at top of grip, and rear of barrel channels in stock are protected by hallmarked gold washed silver guard. Superb lightly fiddle figured blackest ebony stock has relief acanthus carved panels at grip in place of checkering, and with triangles on sides of butt. Barrels attach to stock with captive sliding side bolt through oval steel escutcheons, lightly scroll engraved and with gold borders. Gun and accessories are housed in extravagant Brazilian rosewood case with four pin key-locking closure. Top of case is inlaid with engraved brass scrolls highlighted by tortoise shell infill with silver, ivory, and turquoise inlaid floral accents. Large central motif is topped by a pair of cherubs either side of an imperial crown. Top is outlined by brass and silver bands, and edge is of carved beaded rosewood. Interior is lined in red velvet with gold braid surround. A thin silk pillow with more gold braid accents separates top from bottom compartment. Bottom is French fitted for a multitude of exceptional quality steel and ebony accessories. These include a beautifully scroll and game scene embossed copper bodied German silver top powder flask by James Dixon with matching shot pouch having brown Morocco leather body. Other accessories include ebony handled nipple wrench, lead dipper, and cleaning rod. Steel accessories are all very finely turned, knurled and polished, and include a wad punch, mainspring vice, powder measure, oil bottle, and bullet mold. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, and only minor handling marks, and finish loss mostly from rubbing in case. Mechanically excellent. Case exterior shows added finish and considerable replacement of tortoise shell with red lacquer infill. 8" piece of top surround is missing at right edge, and a 12" crack is evident at lower right side of top. Interior cloth is very fine, somewhat faded, as would be expected. There are rubs and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. Protective pillow shows some fraying at right edge, gold braid somewhat tarnished. Accessories are generally excellent with minor staining and grime. Just a wonderful gun. MGM38. AccessoriesCase, Accessories Barrel Length31 - 1/8" Barrel Wall Thickness(L) .030 (R) .036 Chamber ChokeNone Drop at Comb1 - 1/2"- Drop at Heel2" FFL StatusAntique Gauge10 Bore Internal Bore Diameter(L) .745 (R) .745 Length of Pull14 - 1/8" ManufacturerKoezi & Jachimek ModelPercussion SXS Paperwork Weight8 lbs. 0 oz. Serial Number388
(ca 1850) This exceptional example of the gunmakers art has 31 - 1/8" intricately patterned Damascus barrels with slightly raised broad game rib, gold inlaid with makers ...morenames and the addresses "Varsovie" (Warsaw) and "Faubourg de Eracovie" (suburb of Krakow), and with serial number "388". Heer lists Jachimek I Sosnowski (circa 1850-60) in Warsaw but does not have an entry for Koezi. The rib is also flush gold inlaid with scenes of hounds, coursing stags and boar, as well as a small vignette of game birds, all in nicely detailed and engraved backgrounds. Sides of barrels are semi relief gold inlaid with mounted hunters and hounds chasing a fox on right, and a stag on left. These backgrounds are also well detailed; and gold inlaid rose bouquets accent ends of scenes. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Belgian black powder proofs and bottom of right barrel is stamped "H. VINCENT". An ebony ramrod with silver mushroom tip and brass tail (worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Patent breeches with vented platinum blow-outs are case hardened and nicely filed. Breech iron has integral fences, and is gold inlaid with mounted huntress. French grey isolated bar locks with tall serpentine round bodied hammers are relief gold inlaid and engraved en suite with barrels with hunters and hounds chasing fox on right and boar on left. Hammers are embellished with gold rose bouquets. Trigger plate, also French grey, has stylized pineapple finial matching thimble. These pieces also have gold rose bouquets. Blued trigger guard depicts more relief gold hunters with mounted pair on trigger guard about to finish off a wolf. Rifleman on trigger guard tang is taking aim at a lion. These scenes continue onto top tang of blued buttplate. A vacant silver shield is at top of grip, and rear of barrel channels in stock are protected by hallmarked gold washed silver guard. Superb lightly fiddle figured blackest ebony stock has relief acanthus carved panels at grip in place of checkering, and with triangles on sides of butt. Barrels attach to stock with captive sliding side bolt through oval steel escutcheons, lightly scroll engraved and with gold borders. Gun and accessories are housed in extravagant Brazilian rosewood case with four pin key-locking closure. Top of case is inlaid with engraved brass scrolls highlighted by tortoise shell infill with silver, ivory, and turquoise inlaid floral accents. Large central motif is topped by a pair of cherubs either side of an imperial crown. Top is outlined by brass and silver bands, and edge is of carved beaded rosewood. Interior is lined in red velvet with gold braid surround. A thin silk pillow with more gold braid accents separates top from bottom compartment. Bottom is French fitted for a multitude of exceptional quality steel and ebony accessories. These include a beautifully scroll and game scene embossed copper bodied German silver top powder flask by James Dixon with matching shot pouch having brown Morocco leather body. Other accessories include ebony handled nipple wrench, lead dipper, and cleaning rod. Steel accessories are all very finely turned, knurled and polished, and include a wad punch, mainspring vice, powder measure, oil bottle, and bullet mold. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, and only minor handling marks, and finish loss mostly from rubbing in case. Mechanically excellent. Case exterior shows added finish and considerable replacement of tortoise shell with red lacquer infill. 8" piece of top surround is missing at right edge, and a 12" crack is evident at lower right side of top. Interior cloth is very fine, somewhat faded, as would be expected. There are rubs and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. Protective pillow shows some fraying at right edge, gold braid somewhat tarnished. Accessories are generally excellent with minor staining and grime. Just a wonderful gun. MGM38. AccessoriesCase, Accessories Barrel Length31 - 1/8" Barrel Wall Thickness(L) .030 (R) .036 Chamber ChokeNone Drop at Comb1 - 1/2"- Drop at Heel2" FFL StatusAntique Gauge10 Bore Internal Bore Diameter(L) .745 (R) .745 Length of Pull14 - 1/8" ManufacturerKoezi & Jachimek ModelPercussion SXS Paperwork Weight8 lbs. 0 oz. Serial Number388

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