June 2010 Live Auction, Sessions 1 & 2
June 2010 Live Auction, Sessions 1 & 2
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Description
Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle
Lot # 1175 (Sale Order: 176 of 730)
New model circa 1859-1866 with a straight breech and pellet priming feature built into the lockplate. After serial numbers reached 100,000 a "C" prefix was used so this is actually number 134,100.
Condition:
Remarkably in excellent to near new condition in every repect. Blue finish, case colors and stock all 98% with some finish loss around muzzle area. Action is very strong, bore is bright.
Estimate: 3500.00-4500.00
Unique Bridgeport Sharps Model 1874 Single-Shot Business Sporting Rifle, with Original Tack-Decorate
Lot # 1176 (Sale Order: 177 of 730)
Condition:
Good. Metal showing pleasant original grey-brown age patina and wear overall. Wood with wear and beautiful patina on inlaid elements. Action is very good.
Estimate: 8000.00-12000.00
Exceptionally Fine Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Octagon Single-Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
Lot # 1177 (Sale Order: 178 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent. Barrel retaining approx. 90-95% finish, now fading to a rich plum brown in places with slight wear to relief edges and minor spots overall. Hammer, frame and lever retaining strong amounts of faded, silvered and flaking case-hardening with scattered wear and patina. Some areas of vibrant color remaining. Wood excellent with early varnish and showing minor dents and bruises present. Action is tight and crisp, bore is bright.
Estimate: 8000.00-12000.00
Exceptional and Historic Deluxe Providence Tool Co. Peabody-Martini Rifle, Exquisitely Engraved by C
Lot # 1178 (Sale Order: 179 of 730)
Illustrated and described in R.L. Wilson, "A Century of Engraving" Guns and Ammo Annual, 1976. The rifle was one of the featured exhibits in the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876, along with exceptional Colt, Winchester and other make firearms.
Although for some years attributed to the hand of Gustave Young, a detailed examination of all features of the engraving suggests this to be the work of Conrad F Ulrich. The border motifs to the f
Rare and Unique Peabody-Wessely Patent Drop-Block Hammerless Military Musket
Lot # 1179 (Sale Order: 180 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent. Retaining approx. 95-99% finish with some fading to case-hardening. Wood excellent with light marks. Action is excellent.
Estimate: 3000.00-5000.00
Sharps New Model 1863 Breechloading Percussion Rifle, with Original Period Sling
Lot # 1180 (Sale Order: 181 of 730)
Condition:
Very good to fine. Retaining approx. 60-70% finish with scattered wear and patina with minor pitting and spotting. Silvered and flaking case-hardening. Wood good to very good, showing dents, bruises and minor gouges. Sling is excellent for this type item, retaining flexibility and suppleness. Minor checking to leather. Action is excellent.
Estimate: 4000.00-6000.00
Sharps "Old Reliable" Factory Conversion Breechloading Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1181 (Sale Order: 182 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent. Barrel retaining approx. 95-99% finish with light wear to relief edges. Rear sight base resized. Hammer, lever and action retaining traces of faded case-hardening. Small chip at right side of wrist. Wood with minor wear and bruises.
Estimate: 4000.00-6000.00
Sharps Model 1863 Breechloading Carbine
Lot # 1182 (Sale Order: 183 of 730)
Condition:
Good to very good. Metal with grey patina and scattered light pitting. Tang appears annealed, possible repair. Stock with hairline crack and numerous dents and bruises. Action is good.
Estimate: 3000.00-3500.00
Sharps New Model 1863 Breechloading Conversion Carbine
Lot # 1183 (Sale Order: 184 of 730)
Condition:
Very good. Retaining approx.70-80% arsenal refinish with scattered light wear and age patina. Lever with three filled holes, purpose unknown. Wood sanded. Action is very good.
Estimate: 2000.00-3000.00
Triplett & Scott Carbine
Lot # 1184 (Sale Order: 185 of 730)
Condition:
Good. Metal showing grey-brown age patina with scattered light pitting present. Wood with large crack repair at wrist and minor dents and blemishes. Hammer does not stay back when cocked.
Estimate: 900.00-1100.00
Experimental Grainger Drop-Block Single-Shot Rifle
Lot # 1185 (Sale Order: 186 of 730)
Condition:
Good as configured. Grey and brown age patina. Wood with wear and patina. No fore-end or buttplate.
Estimate: 800.00-1200.00
American Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle, by B. Fox, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lot # 1186 (Sale Order: 187 of 730)
Condition:
Fair. Barrel with grey patina and scattered light pitting overall. Lock converted from flint. Wood with wear, dents and bruises, Action is good.
Estimate: 750.00-1000.00
Rare American Experimental Breechloading Military Percussion Carbine, ca. 1840
Lot # 1187 (Sale Order: 188 of 730)
Condition:
Fine. Barrel and steel elements with mottled grey-brown age patina and minor spotting. Screws with wear and fading to blued finish. Brass with mellow age patina. Wood excellent with light wear and marks, and tiny hairline crack in front of triggerguard. Action is good.
Estimate: 5000.00-7000.00
Rare Kendall Underhammer Sliding-Bar Breechlock Percussion Carbine, by Necanor Kendall, Windsor, Ver
Lot # 1188 (Sale Order: 189 of 730)
Condition:
Fair as incomplete. Barrel with dark brown age patina and scattered pitting. Magazine missing. Wood with wear to surface and minor dents and bruises. Action functions.
Estimate: 7000.00-10000.00
.375 Flanged Magnum Holland & Holland Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 1189 (Sale Order: 190 of 730)
DATA: Proof. London, Nitro, .375 2.94" Cordite 54-300 max. Pull: 14-1/4".
With older tag from W. Keith Neal, Bishopstrow House, Warminster, to William B. Ruger, Sturm Ruger & Co., c/o Customs House, Bridgeport, Connecticut,
Condition:
Excellent, showing limited use. Barrel shows 98-99% bluing with slight wear at muzzle. Excellent bore. Action and lever show 94-96% vivid case colors, with wear on lower tang and lever. Stock and fore-end shows some light marks. Sharp checkering.
Estimate: 10000.00-18000.00
American Heavy Barrel Single-Shot Target Percussion Rifle by A.G. Genez, N.Y.
Lot # 1190 (Sale Order: 191 of 730)
Genez, A.G., New York, 1871-1876, 9 Chambers St. Fine percussion target rifles and pistols.
Condition:
Excellent. Showing scattered light wear and patina overall. Retains most vivid case-hardening. Wood with only minor wear and marks. Action is crisp. Bullet starter with dark age patina.
Estimate: 3500.00-5000.00
Rare American Pennsylvania Single-Shot Heavy Barrel Bench Target Percussion Rifle, by L.W. Tisdel, S
Lot # 1191 (Sale Order: 192 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent as restored. Barrel retaining approx. 85-90% refinish now fading to plum patina with light wear to relief edges. Silver-plated elements with dark patina. Wood cleaned and refinished with minor wear and marks present. Action is fine. A handsome and desirable American target rifle.
Estimate: 3000.00-5000.00
Fine and Engraved Austrian Schutzen Percussion Target Rifle by J. Springer, Wien
Lot # 1192 (Sale Order: 193 of 730)
Condition:
Fine to excellent. Barrel showing a mottled grey-brown patina with scattered light surface spotting and wear to relief edges. Faded but present case-hardening. Wood with wear, dents and minor blemishes. Minor hairline cracks at wedges. Action is excellent with extremely fine trigger pull.
Estimate: 2500.00-3500.00
.450 Express Westley Richards Falling Block Single-Shot Long Range Target Rifle
Lot # 1193 (Sale Order: 194 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent as restored. Retaining approx. 85-90% finish with scattered light wear overall. Vibrant case-hardening. Wood excellent with small bruise on right side of pistol-grip. Action is excellent.
Estimate: 10000.00-15000.00
Rare Pennsylvania Over/Under Combination Percussion Rifle, by H. Sperl
Lot # 1194 (Sale Order: 195 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent. Barrel retaining 90-95% browned finish, possibly an early refinish, now showing scattered patches of surface spotting. Vibrant case-hardening. Wood is excellent. Action is excellent.
Estimate: 3000.00-5000.00
.400 Express Daniel Fraser Falling Block Takedown Single-Shot Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1195 (Sale Order: 196 of 730)
Condition:
Excellent as partially redone and showing limited use. Barrel shows 95-100% reblued finish with only slight handling wear present. Vibrant casehardening. Triggerguard and action floorplate show 50-60% bluing. Wood is excellent. Action is crisp.
Estimate: 5000.00-8000.00
U.S. Hall Model 1843 Saddlering Breechloading Percussion Carbine
Lot # 1196 (Sale Order: 197 of 730)
Condition:
Very good. Metal with brown/grey age patina with scattered light pitting and wear overall. Wood with minor wear and bruises. Action is good.
Estimate: 2000.00-3000.00
U.S. Model 1843 North Breechloading Percussion Carbine
Lot # 1197 (Sale Order: 198 of 730)
Condition:
Fair to good. Metal with dark age patina and pitting overall. Wood with wear and numerous dents and bruises. Action is good.
Estimate: 2000.00-2500.00
Palmer Bolt Action Model 1865 Carbine
Lot # 1198 (Sale Order: 199 of 730)
Condition:
Very good to fine. Showing an even patina throughout with some traces of case-hardening. Excellent stock showing minimal wear for its age. Cartouches are all sharp. Action is strong, bore is bright.
Estimate: 1800.00-2400.00
Second Model Joslyn Saddlering Carbine
Lot # 1199 (Sale Order: 200 of 730)
Condition:
Very good. Sideplate retains traces of original case colors. White barrel and breech show light to moderate toning. Stock is dark with moderate knackering. Action is crisp, bore is good.
Estimate: 2000.00-2500.00