The Bill Myers Collection

The Bill Myers Collection

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The Bill Myers Collection

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(A) FRENCH MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1780, ST. ETIENNE ARSENAL.

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 164)      

For another example, see plate 24.PP on page 255 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. According to Neumann, "This pattern saw service with regular French troops in America during the Revolutionary war and was copied by the United States with the 1799 North and Cheney contract." This example has a tapered round barrel stamped on left side of breech "80" for year of manufacture 1780. The brass action with integral brass pan is inscribed "St. Etienne" on right side below the cock and stamped with a crown over "L" behind the pan; showing government ownership. One piece walnut grip with iron backstop and brass pommel cap. Complete with its original iron ramrod. Belt hook is an old replacement. CONDITION: Untouched and as found, barrel and iron lock components retain a dark brown patina. Brass is unpolished and retains a dark patina. Lock functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Grip retains an as found original surface. A nice Revolutionary War pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: St. Etienne Model: Model 1777 Serial Number: NSN
For another example, see plate 24.PP on page 255 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. According to Neumann, "This pattern saw service with...more regular French troops in America during the Revolutionary war and was copied by the United States with the 1799 North and Cheney contract." This example has a tapered round barrel stamped on left side of breech "80" for year of manufacture 1780. The brass action with integral brass pan is inscribed "St. Etienne" on right side below the cock and stamped with a crown over "L" behind the pan; showing government ownership. One piece walnut grip with iron backstop and brass pommel cap. Complete with its original iron ramrod. Belt hook is an old replacement. CONDITION: Untouched and as found, barrel and iron lock components retain a dark brown patina. Brass is unpolished and retains a dark patina. Lock functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Grip retains an as found original surface. A nice Revolutionary War pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: St. Etienne Model: Model 1777 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) DIMINUTIVE PATRIOTIC FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO HALBACH.

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 164)      

This fine example of Halbach's work is much smaller than most known examples. The two stage barrel has a turned cannon muzzle and is stamped on the top three flats towards the breech with 13 stars surrounding an encircled eagle proof. Stamped with unknown "CSA" at breech, just forward barrel tang. The convex lock plate is unmarked. The brass furniture is typical Halbach with pommel cap displaying a relief patriotic Federal "chicken eagle" surrounded by 13 stars. Trigger guard terminates in an acorn finial. Horn end cap. The walnut stock has a relief fan design, typically seen on Halbach pistols, carved around the barrel tang and engraved with 13 stars. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a grey patina. Lock functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. Stock very good with some minor scattered marks. Complete with its original horn-tipped wooden ramrod. An attractive and small Halbach pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .57 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Halbach Model: Flintlock Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This fine example of Halbach's work is much smaller than most known examples. The two stage barrel has a turned cannon muzzle and is stamped on the top three flats toward...mores the breech with 13 stars surrounding an encircled eagle proof. Stamped with unknown "CSA" at breech, just forward barrel tang. The convex lock plate is unmarked. The brass furniture is typical Halbach with pommel cap displaying a relief patriotic Federal "chicken eagle" surrounded by 13 stars. Trigger guard terminates in an acorn finial. Horn end cap. The walnut stock has a relief fan design, typically seen on Halbach pistols, carved around the barrel tang and engraved with 13 stars. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a grey patina. Lock functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. Stock very good with some minor scattered marks. Complete with its original horn-tipped wooden ramrod. An attractive and small Halbach pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .57 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Halbach Model: Flintlock Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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FINE AND ORNATE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 164)      

Probably French, this finely engraved period example is mounted on a pierced iron pedestal. A candle holder is mounted on the ride side, forward the large pan. The flintlock mechanism features a reinforced cock engraved on both sides with a detailed serpent with face. Both sides of the scalloped boxlock action are masterfully engraved in the style of Boutet of France. The right side features an owl on a branch, the opposite side a tiger with a small animal in its mouth. Both sides of the pan are convex and engraved with shaded flame designs. Trigger guard bow and tang are also finely engraved. Ornate one piece walnut grip with relief shell designs carved just behind action on both sides. Spine is decorated with a series of small silver tacks as well as profuse repeating bellflower designs inlaid in silver wire. Both sides of grip feature checkering with silver inlaid pins and checkered sections are surrounded by silver wire inlaid borders. CONDITION: Very good throughout. Engraving is crisp and action is strong and functioning properly. Action retains a pleasing light grey patina. Grip excellent with silver somewhat tarnished to a pewter patina. An unusually nice period tinder lighter. DMG
Probably French, this finely engraved period example is mounted on a pierced iron pedestal. A candle holder is mounted on the ride side, forward the large pan. The flintl...moreock mechanism features a reinforced cock engraved on both sides with a detailed serpent with face. Both sides of the scalloped boxlock action are masterfully engraved in the style of Boutet of France. The right side features an owl on a branch, the opposite side a tiger with a small animal in its mouth. Both sides of the pan are convex and engraved with shaded flame designs. Trigger guard bow and tang are also finely engraved. Ornate one piece walnut grip with relief shell designs carved just behind action on both sides. Spine is decorated with a series of small silver tacks as well as profuse repeating bellflower designs inlaid in silver wire. Both sides of grip feature checkering with silver inlaid pins and checkered sections are surrounded by silver wire inlaid borders. CONDITION: Very good throughout. Engraving is crisp and action is strong and functioning properly. Action retains a pleasing light grey patina. Grip excellent with silver somewhat tarnished to a pewter patina. An unusually nice period tinder lighter. DMG

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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH BELTHOOK.

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 164)      

This pistol features an unmarked octagonal barrel and an unmarked stamp engraved flat lock plate. The brass furniture includes an unengraved trigger guard and two brass ramrod ferrules. The tiger maple half-stock retains much original finish and its original pewter end cap. The wooden ramrod and iron belt hook are later replacements. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock retains a dark grey patina and functions well, some losses to nipple shroud on hammer. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock retains much original finish with some wear and scattered marks from use. DMG Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This pistol features an unmarked octagonal barrel and an unmarked stamp engraved flat lock plate. The brass furniture includes an unengraved trigger guard and two brass r...moreamrod ferrules. The tiger maple half-stock retains much original finish and its original pewter end cap. The wooden ramrod and iron belt hook are later replacements. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock retains a dark grey patina and functions well, some losses to nipple shroud on hammer. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock retains much original finish with some wear and scattered marks from use. DMG Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) A GOOD PAIR OF BRESCIAN (NORTHERN ITALY) FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY DOMENICO BONOMINO.

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 164)      

Domenico Bonomino is recorded in Stockel as working in Brescia, circa 1635-1700. Both barrels signed "DOMINICO BONOMINO" with small sets of three triangles on each end and between names. Barrels are well crafted two stage barrels with first stage being octagonal and second stage being hexadecagonal (16), with dual wedding rings at girdle. Roman style miquelet locks with smooth pan face and external mainspring with no half cock, tasteful sparse floral engraving. Root walnut stock with attractive form and equipped with brass furniture engraved with florals and geometric patterns. Wrist with inlaid and pinned armorial crest, vacant. Ramrods, likely the originals, with jag on one tail, are retained by a single faceted and turned ferrule feeding into a reinforced mouth with same faceted and turned ferrule and floral finial. Sideplates decorated en suite. CONDITION: Very good, with metal gently cleaned in the European fashion, leaving some minor darkness and softening Domenico's legend. Stocks are good with some handling marks throughout and some dings and bruises. One minor old break on pistol (B) behind ramrod ferrule, and an extremely well executed spliced repair towards nose. Locks function as they should, bores are very good. This is a a lovely pair of Brescian pistols. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 11" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Domenico Bonomino Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Domenico Bonomino is recorded in Stockel as working in Brescia, circa 1635-1700. Both barrels signed "DOMINICO BONOMINO" with small sets of three triangles on each end an...mored between names. Barrels are well crafted two stage barrels with first stage being octagonal and second stage being hexadecagonal (16), with dual wedding rings at girdle. Roman style miquelet locks with smooth pan face and external mainspring with no half cock, tasteful sparse floral engraving. Root walnut stock with attractive form and equipped with brass furniture engraved with florals and geometric patterns. Wrist with inlaid and pinned armorial crest, vacant. Ramrods, likely the originals, with jag on one tail, are retained by a single faceted and turned ferrule feeding into a reinforced mouth with same faceted and turned ferrule and floral finial. Sideplates decorated en suite. CONDITION: Very good, with metal gently cleaned in the European fashion, leaving some minor darkness and softening Domenico's legend. Stocks are good with some handling marks throughout and some dings and bruises. One minor old break on pistol (B) behind ramrod ferrule, and an extremely well executed spliced repair towards nose. Locks function as they should, bores are very good. This is a a lovely pair of Brescian pistols. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 11" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Domenico Bonomino Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) PAIR OF BRASS BARRELED AND BRASS LOCKED ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY BLYTH.

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 164)      

In completely as found condition, with brass locks and barrels, these pistols were probably used for naval purposes during the Revolutionary War. They show signs of American use, such as the period replaced American side plate. Both feature four-stage brass barrels with flared cannon muzzles and are stamped on left sides of breeches with private London view and proof marks, as well as HB for maker Henry Blyth, who worked between 1750 and 1800. This pair dates to about 1770. The convex brass lock plates feature brass pans, scrolls engraving at the tails, and both are marked "BLYTH" in the centers. The brass furniture includes symmetrical engraved wrist escutcheons with vacant inscriptions, side plates in the style of the 1759 British light dragoon pistol with one being a period American replacement. Trigger guards have engraved stars on bows and terminate in fronts with an acorn finial. Brass full stirrup pommel caps. Stocks are walnut with relief panels around locks and side plates, as well as a relief shell design around barrel tangs. Both are complete with their original horn tipped ramrods, one with original iron worm still in tact. CONDITION: Completely untouched and as found with dark patinas overall. Both are in their original flintlock configuration. Both show signs of extensive use, one with some period replaced wood on forend and in front of lock, as well as a crack from trigger guard to side plate. The other has a partial wrist crack. A very nice untouched pair of Revolutionary War officer's pistols. DMG Barrel Length: (BOTH) 8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Blyth Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Officer Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
In completely as found condition, with brass locks and barrels, these pistols were probably used for naval purposes during the Revolutionary War. They show signs of Ameri...morecan use, such as the period replaced American side plate. Both feature four-stage brass barrels with flared cannon muzzles and are stamped on left sides of breeches with private London view and proof marks, as well as HB for maker Henry Blyth, who worked between 1750 and 1800. This pair dates to about 1770. The convex brass lock plates feature brass pans, scrolls engraving at the tails, and both are marked "BLYTH" in the centers. The brass furniture includes symmetrical engraved wrist escutcheons with vacant inscriptions, side plates in the style of the 1759 British light dragoon pistol with one being a period American replacement. Trigger guards have engraved stars on bows and terminate in fronts with an acorn finial. Brass full stirrup pommel caps. Stocks are walnut with relief panels around locks and side plates, as well as a relief shell design around barrel tangs. Both are complete with their original horn tipped ramrods, one with original iron worm still in tact. CONDITION: Completely untouched and as found with dark patinas overall. Both are in their original flintlock configuration. Both show signs of extensive use, one with some period replaced wood on forend and in front of lock, as well as a crack from trigger guard to side plate. The other has a partial wrist crack. A very nice untouched pair of Revolutionary War officer's pistols. DMG Barrel Length: (BOTH) 8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Blyth Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Officer Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) RARE NEW ORLEANS DERINGER SIGNED V. LIBEAU, NEW ORLEANS.

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 164)      

For a similar example, see page 164, figure 171 of "The Deringer in America: Volume I" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. V.G.W. Libeau listed himself in four New Orleans directories as a "Gunsmith from 1834 until 1842. His business and residence were listed as 7 Camp Street. This pistol features a rifled octagon barrel with patent hooked breech, top inscribed "New Orleans". The breech is engraved and has two inlaid platinum bands. Small brass front sight and small notched rear sight mounted at back of breech, towards tang. The back action percussion lock is signed "V- LIBEAU" at the top and is decorated with foliate scrolls. There is a small oval shaped wrist escutcheon of German silver and pommel cap is German silver as well with a hinged iron lid, cap engraved en suite with foliate scrolls. Barrel key escutcheons and forend cap are German silver as well. Iron target trigger guard engraved with foliate scrolls, plain iron ramrod ferrule. Complete with a replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel markings are faint and barrel retains a spotted grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina, markings excellent. Hammer spring is weak. Mounts retain a pleasing patina. Front ramrod ferrule is absent. Stock shows smoothing to checkering, a crack on right side of forend, and some scattered marks from use. A rare large New Orleans Deringer by a desirable maker. DMG Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Libeau Model: Deringer Serial Number: NSN
For a similar example, see page 164, figure 171 of "The Deringer in America: Volume I" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. V.G.W. Libeau listed himself in four New Orleans ...moredirectories as a "Gunsmith from 1834 until 1842. His business and residence were listed as 7 Camp Street. This pistol features a rifled octagon barrel with patent hooked breech, top inscribed "New Orleans". The breech is engraved and has two inlaid platinum bands. Small brass front sight and small notched rear sight mounted at back of breech, towards tang. The back action percussion lock is signed "V- LIBEAU" at the top and is decorated with foliate scrolls. There is a small oval shaped wrist escutcheon of German silver and pommel cap is German silver as well with a hinged iron lid, cap engraved en suite with foliate scrolls. Barrel key escutcheons and forend cap are German silver as well. Iron target trigger guard engraved with foliate scrolls, plain iron ramrod ferrule. Complete with a replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel markings are faint and barrel retains a spotted grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina, markings excellent. Hammer spring is weak. Mounts retain a pleasing patina. Front ramrod ferrule is absent. Stock shows smoothing to checkering, a crack on right side of forend, and some scattered marks from use. A rare large New Orleans Deringer by a desirable maker. DMG Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Libeau Model: Deringer Serial Number: NSN

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRASS HILTED AMERICAN HUMAN POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 164)      

The wide slightly curved blade has a long top partial fuller on each side followed below by five paneled fullers on each side, separated by deeply punched circles. There are three dots forming a triangle on each side of the fullers. The top portion of the blade on both sides is engraved with stars, a half-moon and an unknown inscription, possibly Cyrillic. The four slot brass guard is turned forward at the top and the knucklebow of small proportions shows crude gadrooning. The African head pommel shows detailed monkey like facial features, ears and hair. The wooden grip is grooved and accented with a single strand of brass wire, brass ferrule at base. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with studded brass throat mount. CONDITION: As found and untouched, the blade retains a dark grey patina with scattered darker areas, tip rounded and edge shows some nicks. Guard and hilt retain a dark mustard patina with some very dark patinas, guard and knucklebow show slight bends, guard has some wiggle, tang undisturbed. Wooden grip good with some age cracks. Scabbard shows crazing and flaking to surface, last 1-1/2" and drag are absent. A very unusual Revolutionary War sword. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"
The wide slightly curved blade has a long top partial fuller on each side followed below by five paneled fullers on each side, separated by deeply punched circles. There ...moreare three dots forming a triangle on each side of the fullers. The top portion of the blade on both sides is engraved with stars, a half-moon and an unknown inscription, possibly Cyrillic. The four slot brass guard is turned forward at the top and the knucklebow of small proportions shows crude gadrooning. The African head pommel shows detailed monkey like facial features, ears and hair. The wooden grip is grooved and accented with a single strand of brass wire, brass ferrule at base. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with studded brass throat mount. CONDITION: As found and untouched, the blade retains a dark grey patina with scattered darker areas, tip rounded and edge shows some nicks. Guard and hilt retain a dark mustard patina with some very dark patinas, guard and knucklebow show slight bends, guard has some wiggle, tang undisturbed. Wooden grip good with some age cracks. Scabbard shows crazing and flaking to surface, last 1-1/2" and drag are absent. A very unusual Revolutionary War sword. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"

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RARE WIDMANN-HORSTMANN ALL BRASS EAGLE POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 164)      

This rare naval or marine sword features a imported curved blade with wide top partial fuller. Both sides have engraved and gilded designs, the right side engraved "WARRANTED" at the ricasso. Both sides with flags, polearms, and foliate motifs. Solid S-shaped guard comes to a point at each end. The cast brass grip features an integral type I eagle head. Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard. Top mount has a very long 4-1/4" belt or sash hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some light scattered pitting. Some traces of gilt finish remain. Hilt has slight wiggle and retains a dark mustard patina. Scabbard has a repair above the drag and below throat mount. Mounts retain a dark untouched patina. A very rare variant of these all brass eagle pommel swords. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 3/4" Overall Length: 32"
This rare naval or marine sword features a imported curved blade with wide top partial fuller. Both sides have engraved and gilded designs, the right side engraved "WARRA...moreNTED" at the ricasso. Both sides with flags, polearms, and foliate motifs. Solid S-shaped guard comes to a point at each end. The cast brass grip features an integral type I eagle head. Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard. Top mount has a very long 4-1/4" belt or sash hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some light scattered pitting. Some traces of gilt finish remain. Hilt has slight wiggle and retains a dark mustard patina. Scabbard has a repair above the drag and below throat mount. Mounts retain a dark untouched patina. A very rare variant of these all brass eagle pommel swords. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 3/4" Overall Length: 32"

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SCARCE D. BECK STAMPED WAR OF 1812 SABER WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 164)      

According to "History of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers: 1775 - 1950: Vol. II" by Bruce Bazalon, Jacob Beck worked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is listed as a supplier in various United States military records between 1781 and 1787 for providing different types of accouterments. He had residences in Bedford County and Huntingdon County in Pennsylvania. The sword has a wide unfullered single edge blade with a 5-1/4" false edge. The right side of the ricasso is deeply stamped "J. BECK" in block letters above a large 3/4" diameter cartouche with a relief American eagle and a horizontal "J W" stamp; probably the inspector. The left side has the same cartouche and is double stamped "J. BECK" down father it is stamped "J W". The guard has a forward cured round quillon and stirrup knucklebow. Bird's head pommel with integral backstrap Bulbous wood grip wrapped with brown leather and a strand of twisted brass wire. Complete with its original iron mounted leather scabbard with single tooled lines along both edges. The heart shaped frog stud is also iron and the original leather frog is still intact. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina, with excellent markings, tip is slightly rounded. Hilt retains a heavy dark patina. Leather grip is original and very good with some minor crazing. Only a small piece of original brass wire is intact. Scabbard very good with crazed surface and some flaking. Drag is on upside down. Scabbard shows shrinkage and blade does not fit in all the way, with top 1-1/2" exposed. Frog shows heaving crazing and leather hanger is present but detached. A very rare and desirable marked War of 1812 sword. DMG Blade Length: 31 - 1/4" Overall Length: 37"
According to "History of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers: 1775 - 1950: Vol. II" by Bruce Bazalon, Jacob Beck worked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is listed a...mores a supplier in various United States military records between 1781 and 1787 for providing different types of accouterments. He had residences in Bedford County and Huntingdon County in Pennsylvania. The sword has a wide unfullered single edge blade with a 5-1/4" false edge. The right side of the ricasso is deeply stamped "J. BECK" in block letters above a large 3/4" diameter cartouche with a relief American eagle and a horizontal "J W" stamp; probably the inspector. The left side has the same cartouche and is double stamped "J. BECK" down father it is stamped "J W". The guard has a forward cured round quillon and stirrup knucklebow. Bird's head pommel with integral backstrap Bulbous wood grip wrapped with brown leather and a strand of twisted brass wire. Complete with its original iron mounted leather scabbard with single tooled lines along both edges. The heart shaped frog stud is also iron and the original leather frog is still intact. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina, with excellent markings, tip is slightly rounded. Hilt retains a heavy dark patina. Leather grip is original and very good with some minor crazing. Only a small piece of original brass wire is intact. Scabbard very good with crazed surface and some flaking. Drag is on upside down. Scabbard shows shrinkage and blade does not fit in all the way, with top 1-1/2" exposed. Frog shows heaving crazing and leather hanger is present but detached. A very rare and desirable marked War of 1812 sword. DMG Blade Length: 31 - 1/4" Overall Length: 37"

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SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1798 CAVALRY SABER BY N. STARR & CO.

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 164)      

The Model 1798 saber was the first United States government contract sword. Only 2,000 were ordered and produced. They were used over a long period and very few survived, especially without being cut down. Starr worked in Middletown, Connecticut. The long slightly curved blade has a single narrow fuller on each side. The ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co." on the right side and "US /1799" on the other. The iron Hussar stirrup hilt has a leather wrapped grip and once had twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with some areas of light scattered pitting, markings are excellent. A couple minor nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a heavy brown patina. Grip showing crazing to surface and areas of loss with wood exposed on both sides. An excellent example of a scarce full length American cavalry saber. DMG. Blade Length: 33 - 3/4" Overall Length: 39 - 3/4"
The Model 1798 saber was the first United States government contract sword. Only 2,000 were ordered and produced. They were used over a long period and very few survived,...more especially without being cut down. Starr worked in Middletown, Connecticut. The long slightly curved blade has a single narrow fuller on each side. The ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co." on the right side and "US /1799" on the other. The iron Hussar stirrup hilt has a leather wrapped grip and once had twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with some areas of light scattered pitting, markings are excellent. A couple minor nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a heavy brown patina. Grip showing crazing to surface and areas of loss with wood exposed on both sides. An excellent example of a scarce full length American cavalry saber. DMG. Blade Length: 33 - 3/4" Overall Length: 39 - 3/4"

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AMERICAN STIRRUP HILT CUTLASS WITH ENGRAVED FEDERAL EAGLE GUARD.

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 164)      

This circa 1820 unique patriotic sword has a slightly curved single-edged blade with a wide shallow fuller on each side. The right side is engraved with gilded designs including a Liberty pole with Liberty cap atop and florals. Opposite side engraved with floral scrolls. The one piece stirrup hilt has a cut out chicken eagle guard engraved on both sides with detailed feathers and a shield on its breast. Walnut grip shows a series of bulbous turnings. Flat brass pommel. Bottom of knucklebow engraved with an arrow pointing towards the pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark brow patina and shows some wear to engraving. Blade shows traces of gilt decoration, some nicks to cutting edge and a minor chip on top, towards tip. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina, right wing of eagle bent slightly inwards. Grip excellent. A very unusual and patriotic American sword. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 1/2" Overall Length: 31 - 1/8"
This circa 1820 unique patriotic sword has a slightly curved single-edged blade with a wide shallow fuller on each side. The right side is engraved with gilded designs in...morecluding a Liberty pole with Liberty cap atop and florals. Opposite side engraved with floral scrolls. The one piece stirrup hilt has a cut out chicken eagle guard engraved on both sides with detailed feathers and a shield on its breast. Walnut grip shows a series of bulbous turnings. Flat brass pommel. Bottom of knucklebow engraved with an arrow pointing towards the pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark brow patina and shows some wear to engraving. Blade shows traces of gilt decoration, some nicks to cutting edge and a minor chip on top, towards tip. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina, right wing of eagle bent slightly inwards. Grip excellent. A very unusual and patriotic American sword. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 1/2" Overall Length: 31 - 1/8"

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FRENCH NATIONAL GUARD BRASS LION POMMEL SABER.

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 164)      

The slightly curved blade has a thin narrow partial fuller along the spine on both sides and a wide shallow fuller below on both sides. The right side has a gilded square at the ricasso with a flour-de-lis and a large gilt inscription "Garde Nationale". The opposite side features gilded engraved arms motifs, foliate scrolls, and a flour-de-lis at the ricasso en suite. The spine of the blade is inscribed "Klingenthal". The brass stirrup hilt guard has a pillow shaped quillon and languettes extending into the grip. The brass lion pommel is integral with the brass grip. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched, blade retains a dark heavy patina with most of gilt decoration still remaining. Hilt retains a dark brown mustard patina and shows a series of small dents to the backstrap. Hilt is tight to blade and tang undisturbed. An attractive French 18th century sword. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31 - 1/2"
The slightly curved blade has a thin narrow partial fuller along the spine on both sides and a wide shallow fuller below on both sides. The right side has a gilded square...more at the ricasso with a flour-de-lis and a large gilt inscription "Garde Nationale". The opposite side features gilded engraved arms motifs, foliate scrolls, and a flour-de-lis at the ricasso en suite. The spine of the blade is inscribed "Klingenthal". The brass stirrup hilt guard has a pillow shaped quillon and languettes extending into the grip. The brass lion pommel is integral with the brass grip. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched, blade retains a dark heavy patina with most of gilt decoration still remaining. Hilt retains a dark brown mustard patina and shows a series of small dents to the backstrap. Hilt is tight to blade and tang undisturbed. An attractive French 18th century sword. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31 - 1/2"

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FINE BRITISH PATTERN 1803 INFANTRY FLANK OFFICER'S SABER BY WOOLEY & DEAKIN, WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 164)      

This fine example of a Napoleonic War period Infantry Flank officer’s sword was made by Wooley & Deakin of Birmingham, England. The Flank companies were the Grenadiers and Light Infantry companies. The curved single-edged blade has a wide shallow single fuller. The top portion of the blade is blued with gilt wash applied to the engraving. The right side of the blade is engraved with floral and foliate motifs and the crowned cypher of King George III. Below the Royal cypher is an engraved flank officer above a "WARRANTED" banner, the ricasso with a large acanthus leaf. The obverse side of the blade features a floral wreath above the British Royal crest with the motto “Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” and another ribbon with the motto “Dieu Et Mon Droit” above a trophy of arms. There is also an engraved cartouche inscribed “Wooley & Deakins”. The cast gilt brass hilt has a chased and engraved Royal "GR" cypher of King George III on the knucklebow. The guard has eight piercings. The ivory grip has checkered panels below a carved wedding band at the base. Classic relief chased and engraved lion's head pommel. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts and two suspension rings. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Blade retains about 50-70% original blue finish and most of original gilt finish. Polished section has a couple areas of minor pitting and has been polished. Hilt retains 80-90% original gilt finish. Grip very good with sharp checkering and one thin short sliver missing on left side along backstrap. Scabbard very good retaining 30-50% original gilt finish on mounts, one dent on right side of drag. This is a fine example of an 1803 flank officer’s saber dating to the Peninsular and Napoleonic War period by a well known maker. DMG Blade Length: 28 - 1/4" Overall Length: 33"
This fine example of a Napoleonic War period Infantry Flank officer’s sword was made by Wooley & Deakin of Birmingham, England. The Flank companies were the Grenadiers an...mored Light Infantry companies. The curved single-edged blade has a wide shallow single fuller. The top portion of the blade is blued with gilt wash applied to the engraving. The right side of the blade is engraved with floral and foliate motifs and the crowned cypher of King George III. Below the Royal cypher is an engraved flank officer above a "WARRANTED" banner, the ricasso with a large acanthus leaf. The obverse side of the blade features a floral wreath above the British Royal crest with the motto “Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” and another ribbon with the motto “Dieu Et Mon Droit” above a trophy of arms. There is also an engraved cartouche inscribed “Wooley & Deakins”. The cast gilt brass hilt has a chased and engraved Royal "GR" cypher of King George III on the knucklebow. The guard has eight piercings. The ivory grip has checkered panels below a carved wedding band at the base. Classic relief chased and engraved lion's head pommel. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts and two suspension rings. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Blade retains about 50-70% original blue finish and most of original gilt finish. Polished section has a couple areas of minor pitting and has been polished. Hilt retains 80-90% original gilt finish. Grip very good with sharp checkering and one thin short sliver missing on left side along backstrap. Scabbard very good retaining 30-50% original gilt finish on mounts, one dent on right side of drag. This is a fine example of an 1803 flank officer’s saber dating to the Peninsular and Napoleonic War period by a well known maker. DMG Blade Length: 28 - 1/4" Overall Length: 33"

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CIRCA 1785 AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE DRAGOON TYPE LION POMMEL SABER WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 164)      

The slightly curved long blade appears to be American and is unfullered. Guard and knucklebow are now absent. Cast, chased and engraved brass grip with integral lion's head pommel. Complete with its original black leather scabbard retaining only part of the sheet brass center mount. CONDITION: Completely untouched and as found. Blade retains a dark heavy brown patina. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard shows some losses and tears, most of black surface has flaked away. An interesting sword with a long history of use. DMG Blade Length: 33 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38"
The slightly curved long blade appears to be American and is unfullered. Guard and knucklebow are now absent. Cast, chased and engraved brass grip with integral lion's he...moread pommel. Complete with its original black leather scabbard retaining only part of the sheet brass center mount. CONDITION: Completely untouched and as found. Blade retains a dark heavy brown patina. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard shows some losses and tears, most of black surface has flaked away. An interesting sword with a long history of use. DMG Blade Length: 33 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38"

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(A) AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE STOCKED 1795 TYPE FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 164)      

The tapered round barrel is unmarked and has a period added brass notched rear sight mounted at the breech. The flat lock plate has beveled edges and is unmarked, the pan is brass. Standard 1795 style furniture, foremost barrel band appears to be from a 1763 Charleville and possibly the trigger guard, as well. There is an attractive brass repair around the wrist. Stock is of classic Charleville/1795 form and is of tiger maple. Complete with its original ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel, lock and all iron components retain a pleasing dark patina. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration and mechanism is slightly sticky. Frizzen and frizzed spring are contemporary replacements. Stock shows scattered marks from use and age cracks, retains its original and untouched surface. A very attractive tiger maple stocked American musket. DMG Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .73 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: 1795 Style Serial Number: NSN
The tapered round barrel is unmarked and has a period added brass notched rear sight mounted at the breech. The flat lock plate has beveled edges and is unmarked, the pan...more is brass. Standard 1795 style furniture, foremost barrel band appears to be from a 1763 Charleville and possibly the trigger guard, as well. There is an attractive brass repair around the wrist. Stock is of classic Charleville/1795 form and is of tiger maple. Complete with its original ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel, lock and all iron components retain a pleasing dark patina. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration and mechanism is slightly sticky. Frizzen and frizzed spring are contemporary replacements. Stock shows scattered marks from use and age cracks, retains its original and untouched surface. A very attractive tiger maple stocked American musket. DMG Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .73 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: American Model: 1795 Style Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SOUTHERN ATTRIBUTED KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH HUNTING BAG AND HORN.

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 164)      

Probably circa 1810, this elaborate and unique rifle is featured on page 4 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It has a rifled octagon barrel with a dovetailed silver front blade sight and a notched rear sight. The flat lockplate is stamped "DREPERT" in the center and has a chased reopening foliate molding at the tail. The rifle has double set triggers. There are a total of 14 engraved silver inlays; including four s-shaped inlays on each side of the forend surrounding each of the brass barrel keys. There are hearts on each side of the wrist and a silver inlay inscribed with worn initials on the top of the wrist. There is a large eight point star above the cheekpiece and a large early eagle with an elongated neck surrounded by carving behind the cheekpiece. The brass furniture includes an elaborately engraved four piece patchbox with three piercings and foliate and scroll engraving. The unusual shaped flat sheet brass sideplate is engraved with rocker panel borders. Long pierced and engraved toeplate and gadrooned and engraved nose cap. Brass double ramrod ferrules and plain faceted trigger guard and buttplate tang. The highly figured tiger maple stock has southern form and a sleeved wrist. There are incised foliate scrolls on both sides of the wrist and surrounding the large eagle inlaid on the left side of the stock. Beneath the cheekpiece, there is a relief 1/2 oval checkered panel. Along both sides of the forend, there are double lines engraved with crosshatching between them. Complete with a period wooden ramrod and associated hunting bag and horn. CONDITION: Completely unaltered and untouched. Barrel and lock retain a dark patina. Some percussion corrosion at breech. Lock was converted to percussion during the period of use and functions well. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina and silver retains a light pewter patina. One barrel key escutcheon on right side of forend is unsecured and included. One lock retaining screw is a replacement. Stock retains a pleasing honey color with much original surface, shows some wear and scattered marks. A couple minor age fractures below lockplate. Bag and horn are very good. Complete with an appraisal dated Dec. 9, 1988 from Jim Johnston valuing the rifle at $12,500. Also included are notes about where the rifle was found in a Maryland collection. A very attractive and highly decorated Kentucky rifle in wonderful as found condition. DMG Accessories: Hunting Bag Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Probably circa 1810, this elaborate and unique rifle is featured on page 4 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It has a rifled octagon barrel with a dovetailed sil...morever front blade sight and a notched rear sight. The flat lockplate is stamped "DREPERT" in the center and has a chased reopening foliate molding at the tail. The rifle has double set triggers. There are a total of 14 engraved silver inlays; including four s-shaped inlays on each side of the forend surrounding each of the brass barrel keys. There are hearts on each side of the wrist and a silver inlay inscribed with worn initials on the top of the wrist. There is a large eight point star above the cheekpiece and a large early eagle with an elongated neck surrounded by carving behind the cheekpiece. The brass furniture includes an elaborately engraved four piece patchbox with three piercings and foliate and scroll engraving. The unusual shaped flat sheet brass sideplate is engraved with rocker panel borders. Long pierced and engraved toeplate and gadrooned and engraved nose cap. Brass double ramrod ferrules and plain faceted trigger guard and buttplate tang. The highly figured tiger maple stock has southern form and a sleeved wrist. There are incised foliate scrolls on both sides of the wrist and surrounding the large eagle inlaid on the left side of the stock. Beneath the cheekpiece, there is a relief 1/2 oval checkered panel. Along both sides of the forend, there are double lines engraved with crosshatching between them. Complete with a period wooden ramrod and associated hunting bag and horn. CONDITION: Completely unaltered and untouched. Barrel and lock retain a dark patina. Some percussion corrosion at breech. Lock was converted to percussion during the period of use and functions well. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina and silver retains a light pewter patina. One barrel key escutcheon on right side of forend is unsecured and included. One lock retaining screw is a replacement. Stock retains a pleasing honey color with much original surface, shows some wear and scattered marks. A couple minor age fractures below lockplate. Bag and horn are very good. Complete with an appraisal dated Dec. 9, 1988 from Jim Johnston valuing the rifle at $12,500. Also included are notes about where the rifle was found in a Maryland collection. A very attractive and highly decorated Kentucky rifle in wonderful as found condition. DMG Accessories: Hunting Bag Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LEHIGH FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH SLIDING WOODEN PATCHBOX.

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 164)      

Circa 1810-1820 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This rifle features a full octagon barrel with sights mounted on the top flat. The lock features a roller frizzen and is stamped "NOCK/WARRANTED" in the center. The brass furniture includes a flat sideplate with two piercings, brass buttplate with faceted tang, and brass trigger guard. The highly figured tiger maple stock has classic Lehigh County form and a sliding wooden patchbox on the right side. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Lock retains a light grey patina, functions well, and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock very good with no restoration and some scattered marks from use. Patchbox lid appears to be original. Ramrod is a period replacement. A very nice unaltered rifle with attractive form. DMG Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lehigh County Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
Circa 1810-1820 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This rifle features a full octagon barrel with sights mounted on the top flat. The lock features a roller frizzen and is stam...moreped "NOCK/WARRANTED" in the center. The brass furniture includes a flat sideplate with two piercings, brass buttplate with faceted tang, and brass trigger guard. The highly figured tiger maple stock has classic Lehigh County form and a sliding wooden patchbox on the right side. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Lock retains a light grey patina, functions well, and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock very good with no restoration and some scattered marks from use. Patchbox lid appears to be original. Ramrod is a period replacement. A very nice unaltered rifle with attractive form. DMG Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lehigh County Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN

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(A) MASSIVE BRITISH-STYLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 164)      

Circa 1770-1780. The massive heavy round barrel is tapered and swamped at the muzzle. Left side of the hooked breech is stamped with private London view and proof marks, along with "TK" cartouche for Thomas Ketland. The convex lock plate is marked "KETLAND" in the center in block letters. The plain brass furniture includes a three-screw sideplate with molding towards tail, trigger guard terminating in an acorn finial, buttplate with four-stage tang, and a very fine chased wrist escutcheon with shell and foliate motifs. The partially figured walnut buttstock is of British form and features a large relief carved shell design behind the barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey patina with excellent markings at breech. Lock retains a matching patina, functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard patina and shows some scattered marks from use, ramrod entry ferrule shows some denting. Stock has a very well blended area of professional restoration at the last 19" of forend and ramrod ferrule at muzzle is a replacement. There is a period repaired wrist break and a small sliver replaced below back of lock plate. Some minor slivers absent along barrel and some minor splintering. Buttstock shows scattered worm holes. A very attractive flintlock fowler with fantastic architecture. DMG Barrel Length: 72 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 15/16" FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ketland Model: Flintlock Fowler Serial Number: NSN
Circa 1770-1780. The massive heavy round barrel is tapered and swamped at the muzzle. Left side of the hooked breech is stamped with private London view and proof marks, ...morealong with "TK" cartouche for Thomas Ketland. The convex lock plate is marked "KETLAND" in the center in block letters. The plain brass furniture includes a three-screw sideplate with molding towards tail, trigger guard terminating in an acorn finial, buttplate with four-stage tang, and a very fine chased wrist escutcheon with shell and foliate motifs. The partially figured walnut buttstock is of British form and features a large relief carved shell design behind the barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey patina with excellent markings at breech. Lock retains a matching patina, functions well and is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard patina and shows some scattered marks from use, ramrod entry ferrule shows some denting. Stock has a very well blended area of professional restoration at the last 19" of forend and ramrod ferrule at muzzle is a replacement. There is a period repaired wrist break and a small sliver replaced below back of lock plate. Some minor slivers absent along barrel and some minor splintering. Buttstock shows scattered worm holes. A very attractive flintlock fowler with fantastic architecture. DMG Barrel Length: 72 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 15/16" FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Ketland Model: Flintlock Fowler Serial Number: NSN

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RARE PERIOD PAINT-DECORATED WEST VIRGINIA LONGRIFLE STORAGE CHEST, ONLY EXAMPLE EXTANT.

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 164)      

Few American Longrifle related items could be of more significance than this untouched, unique, and important early dovetailed rifle chest. It is built with channels for five rifles under the hinged lid over three drawers. Two of the channels retain traces of their original canvas covering. The other three channels have been relined with canvas in more recent times. This is the only Kentucky rifle chest known to exist. It was purchased at an estate sale in May of 1989 from one of the log out buildings built at a homestead known locally as the “Willows”. The property was located two miles south of Mooresville in Hardy County, West Virginia. The “Willows" has a known and storied history. Of documented interest during the Civil War period, a Confederate Major Gilmore was captured from this house by Union Troops shortly before General Lee surrendered. The exterior of the pine case of this rifle chest has an original, untouched, dry, red wash surface and measures 64 ½ “ x 14 ½”. It is made with hand cut, dovetailed corners and drawers throughout. The chest is constructed using handmade screws, square cut nails and all four of its original, period, steel locks. The interior of the lid is reinforced with 4 ½” battens on each end and the case is supported on four original, bun type feet. Its three exterior drawers being molded and lipped with overlapping fronts, in the early style. The larger center drawer is 23” wide and is flanked by two 13” smaller drawers. Its finish, style, hardware and construction could date to the last quarter of the 18th century. However, traditions died harder in the back country where early designs and cabinet making techniques lasted sometimes for many decades after more coastal locations had changed practices and styles. This stylish chest is believed to have been made circa 1810-1825. Included in this lot are a detailed history and map of the “Willows” and the families that occupied it, compiled by Dr. A. W. Johnson, who owned the estate at the time of the auction. A note from George Shumway and a letter from Jim Kiser, KRA, with chest history. CONDITION: Rodent damage to top right, front of case (2”x2”) as well as minor chewing on the lid above. Inside chewing damage to middle drawer on both sides (1 1/2”x2 1/2”). Rodents chewed away corner of left rear of the right drawer. Right rear of exterior case above turned foot is damaged (2”x1 1/4”). Minor assorted chewing throughout interior drawers. PROVENANCE: George Shumway; "Steel Canvas, the Art of American Arms" by R. L. Wilson, 1995, page 50. DRG This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Few American Longrifle related items could be of more significance than this untouched, unique, and important early dovetailed rifle chest. It is built with channels for ...morefive rifles under the hinged lid over three drawers. Two of the channels retain traces of their original canvas covering. The other three channels have been relined with canvas in more recent times. This is the only Kentucky rifle chest known to exist. It was purchased at an estate sale in May of 1989 from one of the log out buildings built at a homestead known locally as the “Willows”. The property was located two miles south of Mooresville in Hardy County, West Virginia. The “Willows" has a known and storied history. Of documented interest during the Civil War period, a Confederate Major Gilmore was captured from this house by Union Troops shortly before General Lee surrendered. The exterior of the pine case of this rifle chest has an original, untouched, dry, red wash surface and measures 64 ½ “ x 14 ½”. It is made with hand cut, dovetailed corners and drawers throughout. The chest is constructed using handmade screws, square cut nails and all four of its original, period, steel locks. The interior of the lid is reinforced with 4 ½” battens on each end and the case is supported on four original, bun type feet. Its three exterior drawers being molded and lipped with overlapping fronts, in the early style. The larger center drawer is 23” wide and is flanked by two 13” smaller drawers. Its finish, style, hardware and construction could date to the last quarter of the 18th century. However, traditions died harder in the back country where early designs and cabinet making techniques lasted sometimes for many decades after more coastal locations had changed practices and styles. This stylish chest is believed to have been made circa 1810-1825. Included in this lot are a detailed history and map of the “Willows” and the families that occupied it, compiled by Dr. A. W. Johnson, who owned the estate at the time of the auction. A note from George Shumway and a letter from Jim Kiser, KRA, with chest history. CONDITION: Rodent damage to top right, front of case (2”x2”) as well as minor chewing on the lid above. Inside chewing damage to middle drawer on both sides (1 1/2”x2 1/2”). Rodents chewed away corner of left rear of the right drawer. Right rear of exterior case above turned foot is damaged (2”x1 1/4”). Minor assorted chewing throughout interior drawers. PROVENANCE: George Shumway; "Steel Canvas, the Art of American Arms" by R. L. Wilson, 1995, page 50. DRG This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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IMPORTANT PAINTED "JACOB RUPP 1817" SIGN WITH PROVENANCE.

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 164)      

A unique and important wooden sign with historic as well as Folk Art appeal. Sign measures 46 1/2” long, 10 1/2” in height and 3/8” wide. This sign was removed from the ancestral stone home of the George Rupp Family in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. According to renowned collector and author Sam Dyke, the home was built in 1756 with additions to the house constructed in 1786 and 1817. This homestead was the birthplace of seven generations of the famous Pennsylvania rifle making family. It was the home of Adam Herman Rupp and his brother John. The sign was put up when Jacob Rupp, the only son of Herman Rupp, inherited the home in 1817. Sam Dyke personally removed the sign shortly before the house was demolished in 1967. According to Mr. Dyke, letters painted on the sign are abbreviations, as follows: MA-Macungie; DP-Township and L-Lehigh County. This plaque was secured between two of the top story windows of the George Rupp family homestead. The Black letters are in relief on a mellow, light green background. Its entire original, crazed surface was apparently painted with a white primer coat that shows through due to aging and shrinkage of paint as expected and desired. Included in this lot is a descriptive testimonial statement by Sam Dyke with five mounted photos of house and sign. It also includes a framed display with four photos and an envelope with three extra views of the Rupp house before demolition. CONDITION: Very good. Paint is cupped and crazed but in relatively, stable condition. There is some minor loss of paint throughout as befits its age. Paint has an attractive, mellow, matte surface. Two small cut nails survive at the top of this cherry, wood sign. PROVENANCE: Sam Dyke collection; Vincent W. Nolt, Eagle Museum Collection; A full page photo is shown on page 51 in "Steel Canvas, The Art of American Arms", by R. L. Wilson. DRG Paperwork: Provenance
A unique and important wooden sign with historic as well as Folk Art appeal. Sign measures 46 1/2” long, 10 1/2” in height and 3/8” wide. This sign was removed from the a...morencestral stone home of the George Rupp Family in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. According to renowned collector and author Sam Dyke, the home was built in 1756 with additions to the house constructed in 1786 and 1817. This homestead was the birthplace of seven generations of the famous Pennsylvania rifle making family. It was the home of Adam Herman Rupp and his brother John. The sign was put up when Jacob Rupp, the only son of Herman Rupp, inherited the home in 1817. Sam Dyke personally removed the sign shortly before the house was demolished in 1967. According to Mr. Dyke, letters painted on the sign are abbreviations, as follows: MA-Macungie; DP-Township and L-Lehigh County. This plaque was secured between two of the top story windows of the George Rupp family homestead. The Black letters are in relief on a mellow, light green background. Its entire original, crazed surface was apparently painted with a white primer coat that shows through due to aging and shrinkage of paint as expected and desired. Included in this lot is a descriptive testimonial statement by Sam Dyke with five mounted photos of house and sign. It also includes a framed display with four photos and an envelope with three extra views of the Rupp house before demolition. CONDITION: Very good. Paint is cupped and crazed but in relatively, stable condition. There is some minor loss of paint throughout as befits its age. Paint has an attractive, mellow, matte surface. Two small cut nails survive at the top of this cherry, wood sign. PROVENANCE: Sam Dyke collection; Vincent W. Nolt, Eagle Museum Collection; A full page photo is shown on page 51 in "Steel Canvas, The Art of American Arms", by R. L. Wilson. DRG Paperwork: Provenance

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(A) EARLY AND FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN RUPP.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 164)      

Included with this fine slender rifle is the silver hang tag from the Kentucky Rifle Association Award for “BEST INCISED CARVED RIFLE 1979". This classic, streamlined longarm is the epitome of the defining features of the Lehigh County School of Gunsmithing at its zenith. Stocked in vibrant highly figured tiger maple, there is a double arch in its profile running behind the lock to the bottom of the butt. The egg-shaped wrist is wider than its height. It displays an arrow head at the rear of the brass sideplate, which is a typical feature on Allentown area guns of the period. There are double tool lines flanking the centered blade sight on its octagon to round barrel. Its most unusual feature is its bottom hinged patchbox that is more indicative of neighboring Bucks County made rifles. This longarm has traditional carving motifs that are typical of the best gunsmiths working in the region, such as Niehart, Kunt and Herman Rupp. The classic vine designs carved around the patchbox, scrolls around the cheek piece and behind the barrel tang are reminiscent of the decorations used in Christian Springs at the Moravian Gun Shop. Of special note is the desirable Indian head/liberty cap head carved in front of the trigger guard's front tang. John Rupp’s rifles are often compared to and mistaken for Jacob Kuntz’s rifles based on excellence of execution. For a similar signed example with practically the exact carving on both sides of the cheekpiece and with the same Indian, see "Thoughts on the Kentucky Longrifle" page 175 by Joe Kindig Jr. See “The Kentucky Long Rifle”, Chapter 5, The Associated Bethlehem School, by Merrill Lindsay for another Lehigh School Gun with a bottom hinged patchbox. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a pleasing dark brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock is very good with much original dark patina. Narrow strip of wood replaced under lockplate . A 1”x3” strip of wood in front of the trigger guard has been secured with wooden pins. Small loss of wood behind tombstone-shaped barrel tang. Bore shows heavy wear to rifling. One of the most slender and early Lehigh rifles with fantastic architecture and condition. PROVENANCE: Walter O’Conner; Keith Collis, Ruth Collis Collection. DRG Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .52 rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rupp I, Attributed Model: Kentucky Paperwork: Article Serial Number: NSN
Included with this fine slender rifle is the silver hang tag from the Kentucky Rifle Association Award for “BEST INCISED CARVED RIFLE 1979". This classic, streamlined lon...moregarm is the epitome of the defining features of the Lehigh County School of Gunsmithing at its zenith. Stocked in vibrant highly figured tiger maple, there is a double arch in its profile running behind the lock to the bottom of the butt. The egg-shaped wrist is wider than its height. It displays an arrow head at the rear of the brass sideplate, which is a typical feature on Allentown area guns of the period. There are double tool lines flanking the centered blade sight on its octagon to round barrel. Its most unusual feature is its bottom hinged patchbox that is more indicative of neighboring Bucks County made rifles. This longarm has traditional carving motifs that are typical of the best gunsmiths working in the region, such as Niehart, Kunt and Herman Rupp. The classic vine designs carved around the patchbox, scrolls around the cheek piece and behind the barrel tang are reminiscent of the decorations used in Christian Springs at the Moravian Gun Shop. Of special note is the desirable Indian head/liberty cap head carved in front of the trigger guard's front tang. John Rupp’s rifles are often compared to and mistaken for Jacob Kuntz’s rifles based on excellence of execution. For a similar signed example with practically the exact carving on both sides of the cheekpiece and with the same Indian, see "Thoughts on the Kentucky Longrifle" page 175 by Joe Kindig Jr. See “The Kentucky Long Rifle”, Chapter 5, The Associated Bethlehem School, by Merrill Lindsay for another Lehigh School Gun with a bottom hinged patchbox. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a pleasing dark brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock is very good with much original dark patina. Narrow strip of wood replaced under lockplate . A 1”x3” strip of wood in front of the trigger guard has been secured with wooden pins. Small loss of wood behind tombstone-shaped barrel tang. Bore shows heavy wear to rifling. One of the most slender and early Lehigh rifles with fantastic architecture and condition. PROVENANCE: Walter O’Conner; Keith Collis, Ruth Collis Collection. DRG Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .52 rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rupp I, Attributed Model: Kentucky Paperwork: Article Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FINE UNTOUCHED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN RUPP.

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 164)      

This early 18th century pistol is accompanied by it's sterling silver "KENTUCKY RIFLE ASSOCIATION /1990/ BEST PISTOL" hanging award, made by Colonial Williamsburg. The pistol is featured on page 51 of "Steel Canvas" by R.L. Wilson. According to the Kentucky Rifle Foundation John Rupp lived between 1786 and 1848. He was the nephew of early gunsmith Herman Rupp. John Rupp was taxed as a gunsmith in Weisenberg Twp., Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. John Rupp specimens regularly present fully evolved Lehigh architecture, sleek and graceful with a pronounced curved buttstock profile. John Rupp's work and his pistols are very difficult to tell apart from those made by Jacob Kuntz. John Rupp pistols are much more rare than those by Kuntz. Only six are known to exist. All are very similar with the same form, hardware, style and finishes. This particular example features a smoothbore two-stage iron barrel with an applied brass teardrop front sight. The flat lock plate is marked "J. COOPER" in the center and has a few sprigs of decoration. The lock features a roller-frizzen. The silver wrist escutcheon is professionally inscribed "JR" for John Rupp. The barrel is retained by two brass keys, both surrounded by engraved silver inlays on both sides. The brass furniture includes a trigger guard with an engraved pineapple front finial and a floral motif on the bow. The pommel cap terminates in a point and is engraved with floral decoration around the screw. The two piece side plate escutcheons are classic John Rupp and are engraved with foliate scrolls and flowers. Rear ramrod entry ferrule is engraved on the tang with an acanthus leaf and a flower. Brass nose cap with engraved rocker-panel border. The highly figured tiger maple stock is of classic Lehigh County form and retains most of its original purple violin finish. The wrist has a shaped checkered panel and there is a small relief border surrounding the tombstone shaped barrel tang. Two incised lines are carved on both sides on the underside, parallel with trigger guard. Forend also shows double line decoration. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good as found and untouched attic condition. Barrel retains a pleasing dark patina with scattered minor pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark patina, functions properly and markings excellent. Silver furniture shows a dark pewter patina and brass furniture is dark and unpolished. Stock retains much of its original finish, showing some wear from handling and scattered marks. Minor area shows small repair to wood just above foremost ramrod ferrule. An iron square nail was added during the period to secure tang of brass pommel cap. An extraordinary John Rupp Kentucky pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: TBD FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rupp, Attributed Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Article Serial Number: NSN
This early 18th century pistol is accompanied by it's sterling silver "KENTUCKY RIFLE ASSOCIATION /1990/ BEST PISTOL" hanging award, made by Colonial Williamsburg. The pi...morestol is featured on page 51 of "Steel Canvas" by R.L. Wilson. According to the Kentucky Rifle Foundation John Rupp lived between 1786 and 1848. He was the nephew of early gunsmith Herman Rupp. John Rupp was taxed as a gunsmith in Weisenberg Twp., Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. John Rupp specimens regularly present fully evolved Lehigh architecture, sleek and graceful with a pronounced curved buttstock profile. John Rupp's work and his pistols are very difficult to tell apart from those made by Jacob Kuntz. John Rupp pistols are much more rare than those by Kuntz. Only six are known to exist. All are very similar with the same form, hardware, style and finishes. This particular example features a smoothbore two-stage iron barrel with an applied brass teardrop front sight. The flat lock plate is marked "J. COOPER" in the center and has a few sprigs of decoration. The lock features a roller-frizzen. The silver wrist escutcheon is professionally inscribed "JR" for John Rupp. The barrel is retained by two brass keys, both surrounded by engraved silver inlays on both sides. The brass furniture includes a trigger guard with an engraved pineapple front finial and a floral motif on the bow. The pommel cap terminates in a point and is engraved with floral decoration around the screw. The two piece side plate escutcheons are classic John Rupp and are engraved with foliate scrolls and flowers. Rear ramrod entry ferrule is engraved on the tang with an acanthus leaf and a flower. Brass nose cap with engraved rocker-panel border. The highly figured tiger maple stock is of classic Lehigh County form and retains most of its original purple violin finish. The wrist has a shaped checkered panel and there is a small relief border surrounding the tombstone shaped barrel tang. Two incised lines are carved on both sides on the underside, parallel with trigger guard. Forend also shows double line decoration. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good as found and untouched attic condition. Barrel retains a pleasing dark patina with scattered minor pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark patina, functions properly and markings excellent. Silver furniture shows a dark pewter patina and brass furniture is dark and unpolished. Stock retains much of its original finish, showing some wear from handling and scattered marks. Minor area shows small repair to wood just above foremost ramrod ferrule. An iron square nail was added during the period to secure tang of brass pommel cap. An extraordinary John Rupp Kentucky pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: TBD FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rupp, Attributed Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Article Serial Number: NSN

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1783 DATED ENGRAVED POWDER HORN DEPICTING GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 164)      

The body of this flat green colored powder horn measures 4-1/2" in height excluding the 1-1/2" turned brass spout section applied on top. At the bottom, the horn measures 3" with a thickness of 3/4". The brass plate beneath the spout is engraved with period "1783" inscription, probably celebrating the end of the Revolutionary War. The base plug is also brass and engraved with folk art deer, fox and chicken. The front of the horn is engraved with a depiction of General George Washington mounted on his horse with a sword in hand pointed towards the sky. Above is an "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" banner. On the opposite side there is a large shield with scales engraved within (representing balance) and the phrase "& PEACE" below. There are olive branches on the sides and tulips above the shield. Complete with a wooden spout plug. CONDITION: Very good with wonderful patina. Brass retains a nice dark patina. A very nice and early patriotic American horn powder flask. DMG
The body of this flat green colored powder horn measures 4-1/2" in height excluding the 1-1/2" turned brass spout section applied on top. At the bottom, the horn measures...more 3" with a thickness of 3/4". The brass plate beneath the spout is engraved with period "1783" inscription, probably celebrating the end of the Revolutionary War. The base plug is also brass and engraved with folk art deer, fox and chicken. The front of the horn is engraved with a depiction of General George Washington mounted on his horse with a sword in hand pointed towards the sky. Above is an "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" banner. On the opposite side there is a large shield with scales engraved within (representing balance) and the phrase "& PEACE" below. There are olive branches on the sides and tulips above the shield. Complete with a wooden spout plug. CONDITION: Very good with wonderful patina. Brass retains a nice dark patina. A very nice and early patriotic American horn powder flask. DMG

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MASSIVE ARTILLERY POWDER HORN.

Lot # 1025 (Sale Order: 25 of 164)      

This impressive large horn measures 22" overall, including the convex wooden plug. The spout section has two relief rings at the opening, followed by a faceted section and a scalloped ring. CONDITION: Very good with some marks from use and overall dark pleasing patina. Complete with a bulbous period wooden spout plug. DMG
This impressive large horn measures 22" overall, including the convex wooden plug. The spout section has two relief rings at the opening, followed by a faceted section an...mored a scalloped ring. CONDITION: Very good with some marks from use and overall dark pleasing patina. Complete with a bulbous period wooden spout plug. DMG

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