Firearms Day 2
Saturday, July 25, 2015 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Firearms Day 2
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Auction includes over 1,100 lots of firearms and knives.
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Pair Of Mexican Chihuahua Style Spurs.
Lot # 700 (Sale Order: 101 of 602)
Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300
Silver inlaid children's size with good old leather.
Lot Of 2: Tlinglit Coast Mat Creaser.
Lot # 701 (Sale Order: 102 of 602)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
This is for folding cedar bark parts of woven mats used to carpet their log houses. Circa 1860-1900. Whalebone, early example. Size 9'' x 5''.
Lot Of 6: Native American Knives, Horn & Pipe.
Lot # 702 (Sale Order: 103 of 602)
Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300
North African, morocco, made knife with beaded sheath, German "twig" pipe and toy hunting horn. Also a Chinese coin money knife charm. Size Largest: 24-1/2'' L.
Antique Wooden Horse & Stagecoach Pull Toy.
Lot # 703 (Sale Order: 104 of 602)
Low Estimate: 100High Estimate: 300
This pull toy dates to at least 1895 and was in the Roberts museum room. The significance of which we are unaware. There is no manufacture marks to be found. Toy conists of a wooden platform with two composition horses with real hair (platform is missing one wheel and one horse is missing a rear leg). Leather attachments show various amounts of deterioration. The stage coach is made of wood. Seems to be fairly complete, albeit there are some small broken pieces and needs to be careful reassembled with some minor repair needed. With a little bit of careful cleaning and reassembling, this could be a very interesting early wooden toy. Condition (Good - Very Good).
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver.
Lot # 704 (Sale Order: 105 of 602)
Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
Serial # 200408 This revolver was manufactured in 1853. It has all matching numbers including wedge. Gun features a 7-1/2" octagon barrel, six shot, single action, .36 caliber percussion. Overall clean gun. Barrel is basically gun metal patina with some light pitting. Barrel address partially obscured. No visible cylinder scene with some minor pitting. There is no color left on the frame. Appears to have some wiped-on finish. Traces of plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Never cleaned. Very good walnut grips with traces of varnish. Fine nipples. Working condition. Very good bore with some minor corrosion.
James Warner Pocket Model Revolver.
Lot # 705 (Sale Order: 106 of 602)
Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 400
Serial # 5831 Produced from 1857 through 1860's by James Warner in Springfield, Mass. This is a second model, first variation, .28 cal, percussion six shot, single action with a 3" round barrel, an under barrel loading rod, center hammer, walnut grips. Features engraved cyl, frame and rear grip strap, silver plated brass trigger guard. Metal is basically a smooth grey patina with traces of silver on trigger guard and excellent varnish grips. Seems to work sporadically, needs some attention.
Remington Beals' Percussion Revolver.
Lot # 706 (Sale Order: 107 of 602)
Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 1,500
Serial # 13007 This revolver was manufactured circa 1861-1863 and is referred to as the Navy model. It features a 7 - 1/2 octagon barrel, six shot, un-flutted cylinder, it has the concealed barrel threads at breech with the safety notches, walnut grips, blued finish, case colored hammer, brass trigger guard, .36 caliber procution, single action and the 1858 paten barrel date. The metal is basically a grey brown patina with some fine salt and pepper pitting throughout, has the original nipples, very good walnut grips, indexes properly but cylinder does not lock into place and a fine strong bore. It is a fairly scarce civil war revolver.
High Condition Remington Mod 1858 New Mod Revolver
Lot # 707 (Sale Order: 108 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,500
Serial # NSV Standard Civil War military inspected single action .44 caliber percussion revolver. Features an 8" octagon barrel, blued finish, six shot and single action. This is a standard issue Civil War martial revolver. Bears all proper military inspector marks on barrel, frame, cylinder and lever. Very readable cartouche on left grip. Period walnut grips are excellent with usual dings and carving on left side of grip. Perfect working order with tight lock up. Fine original nipples. Strong bore with minor corrosion. Retains approximately 75% of the original blue finish. Traces of case colors on hammer. Fine condition popular Civil War revolver.
Cased S&W Model No. 2 Army Revolver.
Lot # 708 (Sale Order: 109 of 602)
Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
Serial # 67407 This revolver was manufactured in 1868. The Model was popular as a personal sidearm throughout the Civil War era and it is noted that Wild Bill Hickok carried this model while in Deadwood. Standard features on this revolver are a 6" octagon barrel, blued finish, single action, spur trigger, rosewood grips, square butt, six shot not fluted cylinder and chambered for the .32 rimfire long cartridge. The hinge is strong and tight. Action works as new. Barrel retains approximately 20% of the original factory high polish blue, the majority on the left breech barrel flat and under rib. The cylinder retains approximately 20% of the blue finish. Frame and grip straps retain fully 90% of their original blue. The majority of the case colors remain on hammer. Rosewood grips are near mint. Edges are sharp as new. Near mint bore. This gun appears to have seen very little use and most of the finish loss is simply due to flaking and has turned a soft patina. It is housed in a vintage wood case that may have been repurposed but at the very least has been relined with brown felt. A brass box stamped "H.L.A." contains 50 cartridges.
U.S. Model 1816 Musket Conversion.
Lot # 709 (Sale Order: 110 of 602)
Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 800
Manufactured by W.L. Evans in Evansburg, Pennsylvania. Approximately 5,000 manufactured circa 1825 to 1830. Sideplate is dated 1825 and stamped "Evans Valley Forge". It has been converted to percussion, otherwise rifle is standard as follows: .69 caliber, single shot, 42" round barrel, three barrel bands, iron mountings. All metal surfaces are dark brown patina with areas of heavy rust pitting. Extremely rough at last 3" of breach. Sideplate has been refinished as has pitting. Wood is chipped and cracked with damage at buttplate. Original nipple. Has an original period sling. This is a Civil War used relic.
U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket Conversion.
Lot # 710 (Sale Order: 111 of 602)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
Serial # NSV These were converted between 1849 and 1851. It is a .69 caliber smooth bore, barrels shortened to 34-1/2", three barrel bands and walnut stock. All metal surfaces have been cleaned. Sideplate stamped "Harpers Ferry 1841". Metal is basically in the white with severe pitting at breach. Hammer is loose. Conversion is crude. Stock is rough with numerous dings and dents. Poor bore. Appears to be period altered.
U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket.
Lot # 711 (Sale Order: 112 of 602)
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 1,000
Serial # NSV This was the first regulation percussion ignition weapon made at the National Armory. It is also the last smooth bore weapon made in .69 caliber. Features a 42" barrel, three barrel bands, iron furniture and walnut stock. The sideplate is dated 1849 with U.S. eagle. Barrel is basically smooth brown patina except for the last 3" at breech show heavy pitting. There is a 1" piece of wood missing at right tang. U.S. marked buttplate. Original sling swivels, ramrod and nipple. Wood has fine cartouche on left side.
Robbins, Kendall & Lawrence Contract 1841 Rifle.
Lot # 712 (Sale Order: 113 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
Serial # NSV Manufactured 1845 to 1848. Manufactured in Windsor, Vermont. Sideplate so marked and dated 1851. All other features are as standard for a Model 1841 U.S. percussion rifle, A.K.A. "Mississippi Rifle". It is a .54 caliber single shot percussion with 33" barrel and two barrel bands. Has brass mountings, brown barrel, lock is case colored with trumpet head brass tip steel ramrod. Large brass patchbox on right side. Walnut stock. Brass barrel band, nose cap, trigger guard and buttplate. Buttplate is stamped "U.S.". Barrel has "L.B.C. U.S. P" stamped at breech. Missing rear sight. Walnut stock has visible cartouche on left side. The walnut stock is excellent with no cracks. Barrel, sideplate and hammer are a beautiful smooth patina. Brass has not been cleaned or polished. Has the original nipple. Fine working order. A very nice above average example.
c.1840-70 Early Heavy Barrel Bench/Sniper Rifle
Lot # 713 (Sale Order: 114 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 3,000
Serial # NSV The false muzzle is stamped L.N. Walker. This is a single shot 44 caliber percussion heavy bench rifle, the type utilize by snipers on both sides of the conflict between the North and the South (1861-1865). Rifle weighs approximately 36 pounds. It has a 31 - 1/2" full octagon barrel with a lovely stripped stock, no cracks or chips and a full brass crescent butt plate. It is a percussion ignition has double set triggers, ornate brass trigger guard, fine bore, perfect action and the original nipple. Set trigger works perfectly. Has the lolli-pop rear site and the front site slot is empty. Metal is basically smooth patina. The only maker mark we can find is on the false muzzle. L.N. Walker is most commonly associated with the Walker Hepburn rifles produced for Remington arms. We cannot ascertain whether Walker actually made this rifle or just the false muzzle, regardless, this is an extremely handsome heavy barreled rifle with the association to the snipers of the Civil War.
Rare Sharps New Model 1859 "Coffee Mill" Carbine.
Lot # 714 (Sale Order: 115 of 602)
Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 20,000
Serial # 62835 One of the scarcest and most sought after of all Civil War era Sharps carbines are those altered with the experimental grinding system set into the buttstock. All of these were experimental with work performed at the St. Louis Arsenal in 1864 to 1865. The carbine itself is a standard Model 1859 .52 caliber percussion with a 22" round barrel, oil finished walnut stocks, saddle ring bar on left side, military Lawrence patented rear sight with post and blade front. Left side of frame has 1848 patent date. All metal is a smooth grey patina with proper Sharps barrel stamp, minor freckling with some pitting on block and cartridge groove. The walnut stocks are very good, proud to metal, with no cracks or chips. No visible cartouche but "No. 2" stamped on right side of wrist and the top of comb. There is some minor abrasion on left side of stock. Fine bore and a perfect action. We have disassembled the mill attachment and the parts are stamped with the number "2" as well. The three milled attachments to include; the base (and both side plates) are made of brass and are similarly stamped with "2" on the inside. Every aspect of this carbine, with regards to the milling device have been inspected for purposeful manipulation with none to be noted. The "2" stamped on the parts and the stock are vintage, the aging and lack of cleaning clearly visable. This carbine was taken to the Denver Gun Show and was vetted by two of the most prominently known Sharps experts in the country, as well as several other antique gun experts. We are well aware of the controversy surrounding these carbines and it is a forgone conclusion that any Coffee Mill Sharps that were not in a collection prior to 1900 can only be vetted based on close inspection. According to historians, the Coffee Mill Parts remained at the St. Louis Armory until the 1920's, at which time, an employee took a number of them and utilizing original Sharps carbines, installed the original milling works at that time and sold them as such. We offer the following information. All of the milling brass parts are original and vintage except the crank handle which is a period replacement. The internal parts and the "2" stamp is also vintage. The aging of the parts is original. This carbine was consigned from an 85 year old gentleman from Massachusetts, whom he had three weapons in his possession, none of which he had any definitive information as to how long they had been in the family or where they were acquired. To include a Colt 1860 Army long flute and a Model 1849 Pocket Model revolver, both of which were manufactured prior to 1865. Therefore, this is either an original Coffee Mills Sharps as assembled in St. Louis circa 1864, or, at the very least, assembled by the St. Louis employee in the 1920's, with no way to determine which is correct. For the sake of accuracy, the Coffee Mill Sharps was an experimental model intended to grind corn, not coffee. Given the originality of the carbine, along with its aged parts and the circumstances surrounding its consignment, we feel this is an extremely fine example of one of the most talked about Civil War weapons ever manufactured. With no real track record on pricing, this is an extremely desirable martial arm that will find its own level. The documented Coffee Mill Sharps residing at Springfield Museum exhibits an iron grinding system, not brass as is the example. Since actual documented pre-1900 collection examples are virtually non-existent, we have no way to ascertain whether all were iron or brass, just that Springfield's example is iron.
Additional information per Wayne Gagner Springfield Research. A Springfield Armory manufactured carbine was manufactured long after the production period for the older model Sharps Carbine. The commander of the Springfield Arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts authorized the manufacture of a Sharps Carbine with the coffee mill attachment on the stock.The parts were taken from an old stock of parts from Springfield Armory storage and assigned to a senior armorer personnel to be made in off hours and lunch time. The Armory commander approved the weapon and included the instructions that original parts with price of each part, and a survey of serial numbers was to be made. The serial number was chosen to be outside of any known serial numbers in all Armory records including the Master Armorer’s Notebook.
Additional information per Wayne Gagner Springfield Research. A Springfield Armory manufactured carbine was manufactured long after the production period for the older model Sharps Carbine. The commander of the Springfield Arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts authorized the manufacture of a Sharps Carbine with the coffee mill attachment on the stock.The parts were taken from an old stock of parts from Springfield Armory storage and assigned to a senior armorer personnel to be made in off hours and lunch time. The Armory commander approved the weapon and included the instructions that original parts with price of each part, and a survey of serial numbers was to be made. The serial number was chosen to be outside of any known serial numbers in all Armory records including the Master Armorer’s Notebook.
U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Rifle.
Lot # 715 (Sale Order: 116 of 602)
Low Estimate: 750High Estimate: 1,500
Serial # 20 This is a standard issue Civil War issued rifle in .58 caliber percussion with a 39-3/4" barrel finished in the white. Has all proper U.S. stamps. Has the proper military rear sight and original nipple. Top of barrel is stamped "Eastover". Sideplate is dated 1862. Sideplate and hammer are basically a gun metal grey with freckling. Both screws have some damage. The barrel exterior is extremely clean with just some brown age toning. Original walnut stock is excellent with usual war dings, but is not cracked, and has visible cartouche on left side. Strong rifled bore with some usual abrasion and should clean to fine. Original ramrod. A very nice example of an early war Springfield.
Needham Conversion Of Mod 1861 Springfield Musket.
Lot # 716 (Sale Order: 117 of 602)
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 1,000
Serial # NSV These conversions were performed in Trenton, New Jersey circa 1869. Immediately after the Civil War, the Irish-American secret society, the Fenian Brotherhood, plotted to invade Canada. They purchased 4,200 muzzle loading Model 1861 rifled muskets from Alfred Jenks, the contractor of the M1861 Bridesburg Musket. They were distributed to the Fenian group, 600 of whom crossed the Canadian border in June 1866, defeating a company of Canadian Volunteers. They were arrested by U.S. authorities and their weapons confiscated, but were released and weapons returned. In 1869 they reorganized so they secretly rented premises in Trenton, New Jersey and converted these weapons using the Needham patent. Using these converted weapons, they again invaded Canada in 1870 via Vermont. 200 were captured and all arms were confiscated. They were later sold to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York City. They were sold in various catalogs from 1884 to the 1920's. Caliber is listed as .58 centerfire. That said, this rifle remains in excellent condition. Barrel measures 35-3/4" and is finished in the white. The sideplate is dated 1862 with the eagle and Bridesburg clearly visible. Hammer, sideplate, and frame are a pleasing mix of gun metal and soft brown patina. The walnut stocks are excellent, except there is a 4" crack on left side of forearm. Has three barrel bands, all U.S. stamped. Rear barrel band is in the white, the other two are blued. Original ramrod. Left side of stock is stamped "I.N.". Buttplate stamped "U.S.". Has a standard military Springfield rear sight. Strong clean bore. The barrel is clean, in the white, near mint, with very minor freckling. A very high condition and unusual rifle with a storied history.
Sharps New Model 1863 Military Rifle.
Lot # 717 (Sale Order: 118 of 602)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,500
Serial # 35110 This is one of the 7,000 produced military rifle, manufactured in 1865. It does not have the saber bayonet lug. It is a standard late war-time model. Features 30" round barrel, walnut stock, iron furniture, .52 caliber percussion, three barrel bands, original sling swivels, patchbox on right side, a Lawrence patent rear sight and a block front with nickel blade. This gun is in all original condition. Metal is basically a smooth brown patina. Original nipple. Has two strong cartouche stamps on left side wrist. Forend has an old 4" hairline repaired crack otherwise the wood is extremely nice, never refinished and proud to metal. Bore has strong rifling with some minor abrasion. A wonderful, honest all original Civil War survivor.
Norris & Clement Model 1861 Contract Rifle.
Lot # 718 (Sale Order: 119 of 602)
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 1,000
Serial # NSV These rifles were manufactured for the state of Massachusetts under direct contract and is so stamped on lock. They were manufactured 1863 to 1864 (this one dated 1863). Details are identical to a standard Model 1861. Features a 40" round barrel, .58 caliber percussion, standard folding military rear sight with original sling swivels and ramrod. All metal surfaces are a dark brown patina with light salt and pepper pitting on barrel. No visible cartouche. Original walnut stocks are very good, albeit there is a 3" crack on left side at front screw. Original nipple. Very good rifled bore with usual minor roughness. All proper U.S. stamped parts. Scarce Civil War contract rifled musket.
Sharps New Model 1863 Civil War Carbine.
Lot # 719 (Sale Order: 120 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Serial # 18885 This is a standard Sharps Civil War .52 caliber percussion saddle ring carbine. One of the most popular and sought after rifles available during the bloody conflict. Features a 22" round barrel, Sharps Lawrence patented folding carbine rear sight, post front with silver blade, single barrel band, saddle ring bar (no ring), walnut stocks. This carbine has seen much use. Metal is basically a brown patina with some salt and pepper pitting. Stock has minor wrist repairs (vintage). Forearm has a 2" crack at bottom of frame to retaining screw. No visible cartouche on wood. Full operational. Nipple is damaged. Well defined rifling, but dirty. Very good example of Civil War Sharps.
High Condition Maynard Civil War Carbine.
Lot # 720 (Sale Order: 121 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
This is a second model carbine manufactured from 1863-1865. The Union Calvary of the 9th and 11th Indiana and the 11th Tennessee were just a few of the regiments issued this rifle during the civil war. It is a 50 caliber percussion that features a 20" barrel, blued finish, case colored receiver with walnut buttstock. The barrel has the G.W.S. inspector stamp. Left side stock has two perfect cartouches. The walnut stock is near mint. Gun shows very little actual use. The frame retains 40-60% case colors. The barrel retains a majority of the factory blue finish. The bore is near bore with a perfect action.
U.S Revolutionary War Bone Handled Officers Saber.
Lot # 721 (Sale Order: 122 of 602)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,500
Comes with single fuller dark blade. All three mounts are on scabbard. There is a slight bend on guard. Lovely patina.
U.S. Model 1840 NCO Sword.
Lot # 722 (Sale Order: 123 of 602)
Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300
Made by Ames. Inspected and dated 1864. Some stains to blade. Oil repair and leather scabbard near drag. Condition (Good).
U.S. Model 1840 Import Calvary Saber.
Lot # 723 (Sale Order: 124 of 602)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Unmarked near mint blade. Retains original washer. Nice grip and wire. Dark undented scabbard with nice wear to drag.
U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber By Ames.
Lot # 724 (Sale Order: 125 of 602)
Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Dated 1865. Excellent blade with excellent grip and wire. Retains original washer. Inspected pommel. Dark incorrect 1904 replacement scabbard.
