Important Firearm Auction
A Fabulous Success at $8.3 Million PLUS!

Auction: October 9th-11th, 2006

Preview: October 8, 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1
$2,300.00

GERMANTIC WHEELOCK MILITARY PISTOL. NSN. 4 Cal. 15-3/4” hard oct bbl. Marked with a floral spray above a shield containing a heart at the rear of the bbl. This mark is associated with the town of Suhl in Germany. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned bright with moderate pitting remaining on the buttcap and triggerguard, light pitting elsewhere. Stock has been repaired around the tang, cleaned and partially refinished. Mechanically good. 4-58412 FS619 (3,000-5,000)

2
$1,725.00

SMALL WHEELOCK BELT PISTOL. NSN. 52 Cal. 7-3/8” part oct bbl. There are no marks remaining on the lock or bbl. The wood ramrod has a turned iron tip. There is also an iron band at the front of the stock and an iron band at the butt. The front of the triggerguard has a built-in screw which attaches to the stock. An external screw fastens the rear. A belt hook acts as the rear lockplate screw escutcheon. The front screw has none. CONDITION: Shows heavy cleaning with all metal surfaces bright. Stock has several repairs on the left side and new cracks at the tail of the lockplate and rear lockplate screw. Front of the triggerguard is loose. Mechanically good. 4-58415 FS752 (2,000-3,000)

3
$8,337.00

CASED PAIR OF BAYLEY FLINTLOCK TRAVELER’S PISTOLS. NSN. 70 Cal. 8-1/4” irregular bbls. Marked “BAYLEY” on the top flat of the Damascus bbls. The casehardened breech plug has a platinum liner in the touchhole and a German silver bar and band. The lock is equipped with a safety, a roller frizzen and a waterproof pan. The walnut stock has a checkered butt, iron mountings and a swivel ramrod. Contained in a green velvet lined mahogany case with later Sykes bag flask, a small bullet mold and a military turn screw marked “D22”. CONDITION: Very good to fine. About half the brown finish remains on the Damascus pattern of the bbls. Casehardening on the lockplates has silvered out but the pattern remains. Wood has minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Case has stains on the top and on the lining inside, but is still solid. Flask has dents on one side. Bullet mold has live rust. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58581 (4,000-6,000)

4
$9,775.00

SCARCE VICENZO COMINAZZO ROYALTY QUALITY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. About 65. NSN. Spectacular pistol with 11” fluted round to ovoid shaped bbl with incised decorations on both sections with a turned transition, having foliate patterns at transition. Top flat is marked with maker’s name & three stamped stars. Flat in front of flash pan is marked with Batista’s name “G. Bai Tiani Giio”. Breech end of bbl & top tang have a deep relief carved face. Top of wrist, around top tang, has applied cast steel with a demon face at back end. Lockplate has another demon face at back end with a deep relief rendition of Leda & The Swan. Hammer is also deep relief cast with a human figure and foliate & floral decorations. Bottom of pan has another demon face, as does the front of frizzen. Side of frizzen spring is file decorated. Furniture is all iron with a sgl iron guide containing what is probably the orig iron tipped ramrod. Forestock has a carved transition with a demon face central applique. Sideplate also has a demon face with flower & vine decorations. Trigger guard has another demon face with a filigree front finial of flowers & vines and trigger plate with deep relief cast flowers & vines. Trigger has a cast relief of what appears to be a demon bird with human head & bird body. Buttcap, with its very long, thin langets, has a cast demon face on each side with full coverage flowers & vines and a tiny demon face screw cover. Sideplate has an added, lightly decorated belt hook. This pistol certainly dates before 1696, for tht is when Vincenzo Cominazzo was put to death. Altogether a most decorative & unusual pistol, probably made for Italian royalty. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal all has an old cleaned patina being a silver/gray color with some mottling on bbl and scattered fine pitting. Wood is sound & retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are a little stiff, dark bore. 4-58409 JR425 (3,000-5,000)

5
$33,350.00

UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. NSN. 65 Cal. 11-7/8” ribbed rnd bbl. Marked “H — ELLIS” and “IN — DONCASTER” on both the front bbl rib and the lockplate. “ELLIS” is stamped vertically inside a carved frame at the rear of the banana lockplate. What is unusual about this gun is the English marking on what is obviously a Northern Italian pistol, but Ellis is known to have made this style guns. Others have been pictured in books. The bbl has a raised rib at the rear terminating in a tree, all raised above the surface of the bbl. The front rib is similarly decorated. The lockplate has relief carved details at the rear, on the hammer, the pan and the frizzen. The rear of the hammer spur is carved with a face. The sideplate is done in a floral scrolling with a grotesque face at the front. The triggerguard and grip cap are similarly carved with a large grotesque face in the center of the buttcap. The ramrod is missing. The thumb piece has faces at the top and bottom and contains a relief carved vertical arm holding a Fleur de Lis. The stock is also relief carved at the rear of the bbl, around both the lockplate and sideplate, both sides of the forearm, rear of the tailpipe and front of the triggerguard. The finial of the triggerguard is a sculpted Fleur de Lis. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina on all metal parts with a little light pitting. Deluxe burl walnut stock has numerous insect holes and has been cracked below the lockplate, at the front lockplate screw and at the tip of the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-58407 FS753 (4,000-6,000)

6
$11,500.00

PAIR OF CARVED IVORY STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. .70. This is a very attractive near matching pair of carved ivory stocked pistols. Metal portions of the pistols themselves are for the most part late 17th to 18th C. Ivory stocks however and gold mounts were added at a later time. 13-1/2″ part oct . bbl with “xxx” cartouche on top at rear. 5-1/8″ banana locks are marked “MICHARIVS/BREDA” at the tail. Top of one hammer is replaced. Top jaw and screw of the other are also replaced. One bbl has been bushed and the touch hole moved 1/4″ to the rear and lower to match the pan. Brass furniture appears to be old trigger guards. They are screwed to the surface of the stock. Some small repairs and replacements to the ivory, which mostly have natural age cracks. Carved heads are similar. Please note: Accompanying this lot is a letter from Peter Dredge, at one time owner of the Angel Armory in London, dated 1978 and indicates that he showed these pistols to Mr. J. F. Hayward the head of Sotheby’s Firearms Dept. who purportedly indicated that these were made by Jan Micharivs. According to the letter Mr. Dredge states that Mr. Hayward felt that the pistols were completely authentic late 17th C. Dutch Ivory mounted pistols and a very rare and fine pair of which he indicates that similar examples are now illustrated in the book Dutch Firearms by Arne Hoff. We do not concur. As we have indicated above, we believe the metal portions of the pistol are essentially late 17th or 18th C. and the ivory stocks and gold mounts were added at a later time. They are a very handsome pair and quite showy. CONDITION: Fine appearance with defects as noted. 8-76147 (7,500-12,500)

7
$12,075.00

CASED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS TRAVELER’S PISTOLS. Cal. About 65. NSN. Fine brace of pistols with 8” damascus oct bbls with maker’s name on top flat. They have a brass bead front sight with a fixed rear sight mounted to breech plug. Tangs & breech plugs are beautifully engraved. They have short, slightly curved lockplates with flat side, reinforced hammers, both nicely engraved. They have sliding safeties with roller frizzens, scalloped pans & shields with platinum lined flash holes. Simple trigger guards are nicely engraved. They have lightly decorated iron nose pipes with captive rammers. They are mounted in nicely figured 1-pc stocks with raised teardrop side panels & rnd-butt grips with flat checkering. Accompanied by a green, baize lined, oak casing, probably not for these pistols, compartment for pistols & other implements, but have only a brass tipped rammer & an iron tipped worm. Both have ebony handles. Also included is a tiny, smooth, Dixon style bag flask, probably not for this set. Inside lid is label for “EDWARD LONDON, / GUNMAKER / 51 LONDON WALL, LONDON”. CONDITION: Pistols are extremely fine, nearly new. With both being in about identical condition. They retain most of their orig maker’s finish with fine brown Damascus pattern & case hardened lockplates, hammers & top tangs. Stocks are sound with light handling & use marks, mostly on left sides and retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Trigger guards & nose pipes retain most of their orig blue with one pistol being a little stronger than the other. Case has a repaired lid & is moderately soiled & faded inside with soil, stain & moderate to heavy storage marks on outside, with an old refinish. Interior has probably been reconfigured for these pistols. Flask retains traces of orig finish with a dent & some pitting. Ramrod handle has a gouge, otherwise tools are fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58580 JR426 (7,500-10,000)

7a
$2,587.00

MORETA SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL. NSN. 52 Cal. 9-5/8” part oct bbl. There is a gold cartouche on top of the bbl with a crown over “P / MOR / ETA”. The gold is missing from the second cartouche and it is unreadable. The stock is carved around the lockplate, sideplate and the forearm. The chiseled iron buttcap is fastened by a flower shaped cap over a rivet. The piesced sideplate is also engraved in floral scrolls. The belt hook has sculpted carving at the rear. The lockplate only has edge engraving. The thumb plate is brass. Pietro Moreta worked in Brescia, Italy from 1680 to1740. The plain brass triggerguard has a bulbous finial. The faceted ramrod pipes have turnings on both ends. The wood ramrod has a worn tip and a riveted iron ball screw. CONDITION: Metal parts have been cleaned bright with light pitting on the frizzen and pan cover. Stock shows a repair on the right side of the stock near the butt and another on the forearm. Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-58408 FS628 (1,500-2,500)

8
$1,610.00

DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL. NSN. 41 Cal. 4-1/4” ribbed bbl. The iron bbl and tang are covered with sheet brass formed to fit and then engraved. Iron ramrod. The stock is carved with a floral design at the rear of the bbl tang and with lines along the forearm. The locks also have engraved lines around the outer edges. The brass buttcap and triggerguard are lightly engraved. Both locks have safety dogs added at the rear of the lockplate. Faceted brass ramrod pipe. CONDITION: Brass overlay has come loose around both touchholes, exposing the bbl. Lockplates have a smooth, gray patina with some wear to the engraving. Stock has been cracked and repaired through the wrist at the rear of the trigger guard. Triggerguard has also been repaired at this area and the end may be a replacement. Stock is fine. Action is mechanically fine except for the loose frizzens. 4-58410 FS751 (800-1,200)

9
$1,265.00

FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL POCKET PISTOL. NSN. 44 Cal. 3-1/4” ribbed bbls. The locks are lightly engraved with dogs chasing running animals. The bbl rib is engraved with scrolls, the triggerguard with flowers and the buttcap with lines. The ramrod is a period replacement. CONDITION: All the metal has been polished bright, but the engraving is still sharp. Carving at the rear of the bbls is still sharp, but there is some cracking with slivers missing along the forearm. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58610 (1,000-1,500)

10
$1,437.00

BOND FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK PISTOL WITH SNAP BAYONET AND BELT HOOK. NSN. 50 Cal. 2-7/8” oct bbl. Marked in Gothic “E. Bond 45 Cornhill London” on top of the bbl. Birmingham proof marks on the bottom of the bbl and frame. Engraved frame and silver buttcap. The walnut grip is checkered. The belt hook was apparently an afterthought as it is mounted on top of the engraving. The triangular bayonet blade is 3-5/8” long. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. Minor bruises to the checkering on the grip. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58611 FS624 (1,250-1,750)

11
$13,225.00

RARE, FINE HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. SN 1820. 58 Cal. 10-1/8” rnd bbl. Marked “HARPERS / FERRY / 1808” vertically at the rear of the lockplate. A large US eagle over “US” is on the lockplate in front of the hammer. ‘US” and “P” sunken cartouches are at the rear of the bbl in front of the serial number. The left flat of the stock has a script “V” above a script “JS”. Only 1,208 of these pistols were made in 1808. The serial number reflects the number of the pair made since the beginning of the contract in 1805. The lockplate is marked “WV” inside. There are no assembly initials on any of the parts, but the pan appears to be orig and there is no sign of welding on the bbl. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting on the bbl and lock. Brass has minor nicks and dents, but is generally fine. Wood has sharp edges with minor nicks and dents and retains most of its orig finish. 4-60229 FS730 (14,000-18,000)

12
$2,990.00

NORTH MODEL 1808 NAVY FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 66. 10-1/8” rnd bbl. Marked “S·NORTH / BERLIN / CONN.” vertically at the rear of the lockplate, with an eagle over “U.STATES.” in front of the hammer. There is a belt hook on the left side, held in place by the rear lock screw. There are no inspector marks or cartouches. The lock is a good reconversion using some old parts. Ramrod and belt hook are replacements. CONDITION: Brown patina overall, with light surface rust and pitting. Wood has cracks below the lock plate and at the rear bbl pin. Minor chips elsewhere. Stock has been repaired and sanded. Mechanically good. 8-76151 FS30 (5,000-8,000)

13
$7,475.00

FARMER BRITISH FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. NSN. 72 Cal. 12” rnd bbl. Marked “FARMER / 1759” vertically at the tail of the lockplate, with crowns over a broad arrow and “GR” in front of the hammer. There are unidentified marks on top of the bbl and tang. The ramrod is a replacement. There is a large brass bushing around the touchhole. The inside of the pan shows filing marks. CONDITION: Bbl has been lightly cleaned but some light pitting remains. Lockplate has a smooth gray patina. Brass is mellow. Large chip out of the wood at the rear of the lockplate and numerous small dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58630 FS621 (3,500-4,500)

14
$1,150.00

WATERS MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. NSN. 56 Cal. 8-12” rnd bbl. Marked “A. WATERS / MILBURY. MS. / 1837” on the lockplate in front of the hammer, and ‘US / JM / P” at the left rear of the bbl with various inspector initials on different parts. The rear triggerguard tang is bent and its screw is stripped. The lock has been reconverted using new parts. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned. Stock has a small crack at rear of bbl and has usual handling marks. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58614 (800-1,200)

15
$2,012.00

RARE EVANS FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 73. 8-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked “EVANS” on the lock plate. This is a copy of the French ANXIII martial pistol. There was no official contract for these pistols, but this, like all the other known specimens, has a large, sunken “P” proof mark at the rear of the bbl. There are no assembly marks inside the lock, and the parts are somewhat crudely filed. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned, but some pitting remains. Stock has been repaired, sanded, and refinished, with chips and cracks remaining. Bbl band is loose. Lock is functional. 4-58284 FS31 (2,000-3,000)

16
$2,300.00

UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. NSN. 72 Cal. 9” rnd bbl. No markings of any kind. The brass fittings appear to be British but the styling of the lockplate and stock without tailpipe indicates possible Colonial assembly. A very large rear lockplate screw has been installed probably to adapt this lock to this stock. CONDITION: Moderate to heavy pitting overall. Chips out of the stock, around the lock and at the rear triggerguard end which has been broken and filled with a braze. Stock has been repaired and refinished. 4-59170 FS623 (2,250-3,500)

17
$2,530.00

LARGE GERMANIC FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. SN 29. 72 cal. 13” rnd bbl. “STORSTAF” is branded into the right side of the grip. The number “29” appears on the bbl, sideplate, stock and buttcap. “49” appears on the bbl tang but this is engraved rather than stamped. There is a large brass blade front sight 2inches to the rear of the muzzle. The bbl and ramrod pins have oval brass escutcheons on both sides of the stock. The stock has been finished with a black paint. The ramrod has an ivory tip and is probably a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on iron parts, dark patina on brass. Crack at the wrist near the top spurs of the buttcap. Most of the black paint remains on the stock with wear on sharp edges. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58632 FS622 (1,500-2,500)

18
$2,817.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 70. NSN. 11” rnd bbl. Lockplate marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1815” at tail, with eagle/“US” at front. Rear of bbl is dated 1818. Standard proof marks are on upper left side at rear of bbl. Hickory cleaning rod has an iron fitting at rear. This is the second type with reinforced neck hammer. Interior of lock has script “M” maker’s initial with “T” assembly marks on some parts. No visible assembly marks on external pieces. Pan and bbl show signs of welding. Front lockplate screw does not quite line up with hole in lockplate. 1815-dated lockplates are thought to have come from an uncompleted experimental rifle proposed by Springfield in that year. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned but moderate to heavy pitting remains overall. Stock has been broken through lock, repaired, and refinished with severe stains around the metal parts. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58427 FS138 (2,500-5,000)

20
$402.00

ISLAMIC FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 55 Cal. 10” part oct Damascus bbl. There are no markings. The silver Damascene treelike decoration is at the rear and front of the bbl. The stock is checkered at the wrist with light carving at the rear of the triggerguard and miniscule cheek pieces on both sides. There is a very large saddle ring mounted on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Dark patina with light to moderate pitting overall. Small bulge in the bbl at the rear of the bell. Checkering is almost smooth. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58569 (1,000-1,500)

21
$10,925.00

FINE DILPP WHEELOCK RIFLE. NSN. 58 Cal. 33-3/8” swamped oct bbl with “JO. CASPER. DILPP IN. STAIN” inlaid in gold on top of the bbl. The lock is engraved with three dogs attacking a bear while a hunter is shooting at the bear. The cock is engraved with a swan floating in a castle moat. The cocks ring cover is engraved in a shell pattern. All of the mounts are gilt bronze. The triggerguard has a relief carved figure of a seated Diana with her bow and dog on the finial with extensive floral carving on the bow and dbl set trigger plate. The counterplate has sculpted engraving of a hunting party involving a deer, two dogs, two hunters with wheelocks and numerous animals in a forest in front of a castle. The patchbox cover has a raised bust of a woman at the rear and a castle in a forest at the front. The buttplate is engraved with two deer. The tailpipe has a man carrying a gun. The other ramrod pipes are simply engraved. The forearm tip, ramrod tip and cheekpiece are covered with ivory. The blackened wood stock is relief carved with floral scrolls. The release button for the sliding patchbox is above the woman’s head. There is a grip safety on the left side of the forearm. It must be pressed to release the sear bar. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the lock and bbl with scattered light surface rust and pitting. About 85% of the gilt remains. Stock has numerous cracks, most of which are still solid. Some chips on the edges of the patchbox cover. A very attractive display item. This is the second mounting of this lock on a gun as there are two sets of lockplate screw holes. Interior parts are lightly engraved. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58635 FS630 (5,000-10,000)

22
$25,875.00

RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE GERMAN WHEELOCK. NSN. 62 Cal. 38-3/16” part oct bbl. Marked with two cartouches on top of the bbl. One with the letter “L” above the shoulder of a standing knight. The other is a shield divided diagonally with lilies in the lower section. The date “1603” is engraved on the bbl above these marks “MUSEE / DE / L’ARTle” in an oval border on the bbl and stock. The mark on the bbl is slightly smaller than the one on the stock. This gun purportedly was repatriated to Germany by Herman Göering as being one of the arms taken by Napoloeon during his conquest approximately 140 years earlier. The forearm was cut to 19-1/2” from the muzzle. The stock is inlaid from end to end with engraved panels of ivory and scroll lines of bone or ivory. The ramrod tip, tailpipe, trigger plate, buttplate and panels on the sides of the bbl tang are plaques of ivory with various engraving. There are various grotesque animal heads at the ends of the middle-sized inlays. A courtier is engraved on the tailpipe. The butt has been trimmed and the orig ivory buttplate reinstalled. The lock is equipped with both a Wheelock and a matchlock cock which are engraved in animal form. The plate itself is plain. The springs have carvings at the base. The brass rear sight and the iron triggerguard are both relief carved. The latter with a series of balls. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on all metal parts. Wood is missing several slivers along the forearm one of which has removed the ivory string inlay along the bottom. Also minor cracks around the tailpipe. Several of the scroll inlays missing. Mechanically fine. 4-60732 FS703 (25,000-50,000)

23
$2,875.00

FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 50 Cal. 42” oct bbl with lotus muzzle. The bbl is inlaid with silver and brass warriors with a castle in the background. There are numerous engraved brass inlays in the wood including very long ones on the bottom of the stock. The chrysanthemum inlays at the butt suggest royal usage but this is not supported by the bbl inlays. The ramrod is missing. CONDITION: Brass on the stock has a mellow patina while the inlays on the bbl have tarnished almost to invisibility. Wood is fine and the action is fine. 4-59027 (2,500-4,500)

24
$2,587.00

INLAID JAPANESE MATCHLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 54 Cal. 41” irregular bbl with lotus muzzle. The top of the bbl is inlaid with silver dragons. The brass inlays are lightly engraved in flower form. The lockplate is signed in a sunken vase-shaped four character cartouche. CONDITION: Brown patina on bbl. Heavy tarnish on the silver inlay. Brass has mellowed to dark patina. Mechanically fine. 4-59028 (2,500-4,500)

25
$1,265.00

JAPANESE MATCHLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 54 Cal. 41-3/4” fluted oct bbl. Silver tree branches inlaid on the bbl at the breech. Bbl pin escutcheons have a leaf form. There are also leaf inlays on the butt. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Dark patina on bbl and moderate to dark patina on brass. Stock is cracked along the ramrod channel with some areas of repair. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58597 (1,000-1,500)

25a
$1,150.00

VERY EARLY KETLAND DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK FOWLER. Cal. About 20 bore. NSN. Fine early fowler with 37” oct to rnd bbls with smooth, concave, tapered rib marked “LONDON” on top. It has 4-1/2” long, slightly curved lockplates with beveled edge, gooseneck hammers & bridled frizzens. Mounted in a very early, English style, 1-pc half stock with iron nose pipe, that may be a replacement, secured by two wedges without escutcheons. It has brass trigger guard & buttplate. Trigger guard is very early style with wide, engraved bow and a long pineapple finial. Buttplate has a 3-stepped tang with light engraving. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with bbls being a dark attic patina with moderate rust over most of surfaces & a few spots of heavy pitting. Left bbl, about 6” from breech end, has a brazed 2-3/4” section replaced. Lockplates & hammers are also a dark patina showing heavy wear. Appears to have most of forestock replaced with a repaired crack through wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a very old patina on orig part with artificially aged finish on forestock. Trigger guard & buttplate retain a dark brown patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-59135 JR584 (4,000-6,000)

26
$9,200.00

EXTREMELY FINE VON DER FECHT JAEGER. NSN. 72 Cal. 27-3/16” swamped oct bbl. Faintly marked “Von Der Fecht” on the faceted lockplate in front of the hammer. Johan George Von Der Fecht was born in Brandenburg in 1675 and died in Berlin in 1740. He was the royal gunmaker to Friedrich Wilhelm I. starting in 1713. He was later appointed royal gunmaker to Friedrich’s son, Frederick the Great. This fine hunting rifle was made at Brandenburg, a suburb of Berlin, which was then the capitol of the Margravate of Prussia. The perch belly stock is typical of the Brandenburg school. The heavy Germanic carving of the wood can be found at several of the German schools, but the deeply carved scrolls are typically Brandenburg. The faceted ramrod pipes, lockplate and triggerguard are also typical of this school. The buttplate is a simple flat piece of iron bent over the top and decorated with a leaf finial. There is a sling swivel mounted on the front of the triggerguard, but the one on the forearm is missing. There is a long magazine article about this gun in the accompanying papers. CONDITION: There are several repaired cracks running along the grain on the forearm and the front 13” has been replaced, probably the result of having been cut apart to fit into a duffle bag during World War II. This has all been professionally repaired and presents a fine appearance. All metal has been cleaned to bright and scattered light surface rust has formed. It would be easy to clean again. Lock and set triggers are fine. 4-58870 FS676 (6,000-12,000)

27
$6,325.00

FINE GERMAN SUPERPOSED FLINTLOCK BOAR GUN. NSN. 60 Cal. 26-3/16” oct bbls. Marked “Fr: G:” on top of the bbl, “6” on the upper bbl tang. The top bbl is rifled, the bottom bbl is smooth. The locks are unmarked. The stock has a sliding wood patchbox. There is a sling swivel on the forearm and a button on the bottom of the stock between the triggerguard and buttplate. There is also a ring on the left side of the forearm tip whose purpose has not yet been determined. CONDITION: Very good to fine. About 40% blue on the bbls, worn on the edges and mixed with light brown patina. Locks have gray patina with very little pitting. Stock has light dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58636 FS675 (3,000-5,000)

28
$575.00

TOPLITZ PERCUSSION JAEGER. NSN. 60 Cal. 24-1/2” swamped oct bbl. There are two sunken cartouches at the rear of the bbl. Both missing their gold. One appears to have a stag head over TOPLITZ, the other has a running stag. There are also five acorn poincons, usually indicative of Suhl or Thuringen guns. There are no markings on the lock. The dovetail blade front sight is broken. The folding blade rear side is bent. The tang sight is missing the windage bar and peep. Double set trigger. CONDITION: Covered with a mixture of rust and grease. The stock has numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically needs work on both the lock and the set triggers. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58567 (1,000-2,000)

29
$575.00

ASSEMBLED PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 70 Cal. 13” part oct bbl. Marked “WM READ & SONS / BOSTON” on the lightly engraved lock and “B J BONE, LONDON” on the top flat of the brass bbl. There are Birmingham proof marks on the left quarter flat. The stock appears to have been made as a fowling piece with a much shorter wrist than normal. Engraved brass furniture. CONDITION: Lock has been cleaned to bright. Bbl tang is deeply pitted. Brass parts have a very dark patina. Stock is sharp and shows very little use. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58570 FS612 (1,500-2,500)

30
$4,025.00

FINE ASTON SPRING BAYONET BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 70 Cal. 14-1/4” part oct brass bbl. Marked “Aston.” on the lockplate, “MANCHESTER” on the top flat of the bbl. Large Birmingham proof marks on the left quarter flat. The walnut stock is checkered at the wrist and has brass mountings. The ramrod has a bone tip with an iron worm at the other end. The lightly engraved lock has a safety at the rear of the hammer. CONDITION: Fine. Traces of the casehardening pattern on the lockplate, but no color. Brass parts have a dark patina. Stock has minor dents and scratches and the checkering is sharp. Tip of the ramrod is loose. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58571 FS672 (3,000-5,000)

31
$1,840.00

ROLFE PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUS WITH SNAP BAYONET. NSN. 60 Cal. 12-1/4” rnd iron bbl. Marked “ROLFE” on the lockplate with a crowned broad arrow beneath the drum. There are Birmingham proof marks on the left side of the bbl. The bayonet has a 9-3/8” triangular blade with short, unstopped fullers at the tip. The dark wood ramrod has a brass tip and a covered ball screw. The wrist is checkered. CONDITION: Gray patina with light to moderate pitting, slightly heavier on buttplate and triggerguard. Stock has been broken through the lock area. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58572 (1,500-2,500)

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$632.00

UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 60 Cal. 15” rnd bbl. This blunderbuss has been assembled using parts from different countries. The stock is French. The lock and bbl are of undetermined origin. The triggerguard and sideplate are roughly cast. The bbl tang does not fit the inlet in the top of the stock. CONDITION: Vise marks on the bbl. Light to moderate pitting on the lock. Stock has several cracks and some repairs. Toe of the stock is broken off and the buttplate has been folded over in this area. Mechanically functional. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58573 (1,000-1,500)

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$690.00

UNIDENTIFIED OVAL BORE BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 58 Cal. 21-5/8” mostly oct bbl. There are no makers or proof marks. Probably French in origin although the lock has some English characteristics. The wrist of the walnut stock is decorated with skip line checkering and tiny circle stamps. The circles continue along the edge of the cheekpiece and terminate in the relief floral scroll carving at the rear. The brass buttplate has an applied finial in a different shade of brass. The large brass forearm tip is attached to the ramrod pipe. The wooden ramrod has a horn tip. The top jaw screw is stripped. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with rust stains and light pitting. Brass parts have varying patina. Wood is cracked at the buttplate and is missing chips and slivers. There are gouges and bruises evenly distributed. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58575 (1,500-2,500)

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$1,380.00

UNIDENTIFIED IRON BARREL BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 70 Cal. 18-5/8” rnd bbl. No marks are visible except the unidentified proof marks on top of the bbl. The wrist is decorated with skip checkering containing crosses. Missing the swivels, ramrod and front ramrod pipe. CONDITION: Crusty rust patina overall. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically needs work. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58574 (1,500-2,000)

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$4,887.00

BARNETT SWIVEL BLUNDERBUS. NSN. 75 Cal. 21-3/4” rnd bbl. Marked “BARNETT / LONDON” on the lockplate and “BARNETT / GUNMAKERS / LONDON” in an oval on the stock. A large iron swivel is mounted on the forearm. London proof marks appear at the rear of the bbl. Brass ramrod pipe, triggerguard and buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Shows little use but is very dirty. Sharp edges on the wood. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58576 FS674 (3,000-5,000)

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$0.00

FINE ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER KENTUCKY RIFLE. NSN. 54 Cal smooth bore. 44-1/4” oct bbl. Signed in script “A. Schweitzer” on top of the bbl. The lockplate is not marked externally. The rifle is mounted with an engraved four piece patchbox with daisy head typical of Lancaster County guns. The opener for the patchbox is at the front of the toe plate. Abraham Schweitzer was recorded in Lancaster Co. in 1794 when he made 12 rifles for the US Purveyor of Public Supplies. He moved to Franklin County, PA sometime before 1804 and died there in 1831. This rifle is pictured in Gunsmiths of Adams, Franklin, Cumberland County, PA. by Whisker, p. 91, where it is listed as “One of his earliest guns, possibly made in Lancaster”. Kindig gives more details on Schweitzer’s life and times. The curly maple stock has raised carving on the left side of the butt incised carving there and on the forearm. There is some carving around the tang of the bbl, the comb, lockplate and sideplate. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on lock and bbl. Brass fittings have been polished but are beginning to tone. Some repaired cracks at the wrist and the stock now has a slight right castoff. Mechanically fine. 4-60220 FS739 (25,000-30,000)

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$8,050.00

EXTREMELY RARE BREECHLOADING DOGLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 74 Cal. 44-1/4” part oct bbl. No markings are visible. The lockplate, brass triggerguard, buttplate, sideplate and faucet escutcheons are engraved. A .781 plug 1-5/8” long is screwed into the bottom of the bbl to contain the chamber. A 1/2” wrench is needed to extract it. This musket came from the W. Keith Neal Collection and has been the subject of numerous articles and book chapters concerning 17th C. Tudor or English siege weapons, including Neal & Back’s Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740. (See Plates 44-a through e for the exact gun.) It was sold along with parts of his collection in 1995. Copies of the provenance listed in that catalog accompanies the lot. It is variously described as having a flat lockplate, “engraved with strawberry foliage and with dog-catch in the form of a bird’s head”, with a sideplate in the form of a monster and a thumb piece with “a caricature head”. This figure of a soldier wearing a helmet has a very long nose. The gun came from Timsbury Manor near Bath, England and dates around 1670. To load it, it was turned upside down and the screw plug removed with a wrench, the powder was poured in and the gun tipped up so the powder would go to the rear and the ball was inserted on top of the powder and the screw put back in. The lock was then ready for priming and firing. In J. N. George’s book, English Guns & Rifles, he indicates that guns of this type may have been used in the towers by snipers during a siege to shoot the officers of the siege force. The dragon sideplate is possibly replaced. There is very light raised carving around the bbl tang. There is no hammer screw on the outside of the lock. The lug on the back of the hammer extends through the lockplate and through the tumbler and is secured by a pin passing through the lug. The sear is also secured by a pin and operates against the top of the hammer, unlike most, later flintlocks. There is no bridle on either the tumbler or the frizzen. The front lockplate hook appears to be a replacement. There is a long extension on the tang of the buttplate with block engraving matching that on the breech plug escutcheon. The large v-notch rear sight has a folding leaf with three peepholes drilled in it. There is a large turned ring at the muzzle which has a brass bead sight on top. CONDITION: Lock has a smooth gray patina with some light pitting. Bbl and rear sight have very heavy pitting. Brass furniture has a mellow patina. Stock shows minor repairs and the rear of the lockplate and sideplate with a repaired crack through the wrist. Mechanically fine. 4-59136 FS778 (10,000-20,000)

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$4,312.00

COMMITTEE OF SAFETY FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 72 Cal. 49-1/4” part oct bbl with bayonet lug on top. The 6-3/8” long lockplate has no bridle on the frizzen or tumbler indicating an early date. The marking in front of the hammer seems to be for the French Arsenal “Tulle” but it is not clear. The bbl is marked underneath with the letter “A” cut by a chisel. There is some staking around the touchhole, but no bushing is visible. The large flat, brass sideplate suggests possible pre-Revolutionary manufacture. The trumpet shaped ramrod is possibly a replacement. There are no marks on the bbl which has a 11-1/2” octagonal section with a 3-1/2” tapering section to a ring where the reduced rnd bbl continues to the muzzle. There is a slight Brown Bess bulge in the forearm at the end of the octagonal section of the bbl. The tailpipe is fitted to the stock at this point. The stock has long flutes in the comb. The tang of the buttplate is 4” long and has two steps ending in a point. There is a raised carved beaver tail at the bbl tang. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with light to moderate pitting at the breech. There is much chipping around the lockplate with the entire lower edge being gone. A 1-1/4” chip has been replaced at the toe of the stock which shows some signs of cleaning and refinishing. Mechanically fine. 4-60239 FS736 (4,500-6,000)

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$3,162.00

TAYLOR FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE/MUSKET. NSN. 20 ga. 58-1/4” rnd bbl. Marked “TAYLOR” on the lockplate. There are no markings or proof marks on the bbl. This is an early flintlock with no bridle on the tumbler or frizzen. The block has a flat gooseneck hammer that appears to be orig. The stock has brass furniture. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood has several repairs, mostly along the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-59169 FS668 (3,000-5,000)

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$5,175.00

UNIDENTIFIED EARLY FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE. NSN. Cal. 78. 52-1/4” rnd bbl with indistinguishable proof marks at the breech. There are no markings on the bbl or the engraved lock. The banana lock plate is 6” long and has light border engraving with scrolls in the center. The furniture is brass. There is light carving at the bbl tang, lockplate, side plate, and tailpipe. Front of the trigger guard is missing, but carving matching that at the tang surrounds the missing piece. The border engraving on the side plate matches that on the lock plate. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall. Stock is missing splinters along the forearm and has a minor repair at the bbl tang, otherwise very good. Ramrod and top part of the hammer are replaced. Mechanically good. 4-58387 FS32 (2,500-4,000)

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$0.00

UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 71. 45-3/4” part oct bbl. Maple stock. Marked “CP” vertically at the tail of the lockplate. “J.MANN” branded twice on the right side of the buttstock. The stock has a Lehigh style butt and a very plain forearm. Bbl appears to be European, but no proof marks are visible. The touch hole appears to have been bushed, but the lockplate shows no work. The artificially-striped ramrod has a single pipe at the front end and no tailpipe. The trigger guard is of the 1795 style with points on both ends. A 2-1/4” x 3-1/2” chip has been replaced at the toe of the stock. A brass sight has been installed at the front of the oct. portion of the bbl. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with some signs of cleaning on the bbl. Stock is good, as refinished after repair. Mechanically good. 8-76197 (2,500-3,500)

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$1,725.00

UNIDENTIFIED KENTUCKY FLINT RIFLE. NSN. 34 Cal. 44” oct bbl. Engraved “LB” in script on the top flat of the bbl. Unusual construction has the lockplate screw entering from the right hand side and fastening to the breech plug. No patchbox has been installed. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with spots of light surface rust and pitting. Stock is cracked from the rear of the trigger plate to the top of the comb. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58560 FS678 (1,500-2,000)

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$2,875.00

FINE NOCK FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE. NSN. 8 ga. 34” rnd Damascus bbl. Gold cartouches with “H / NOCK” on the lockplate and “H NOCK / LONDON” on top of the bbl. There is also a gold band inlaid at the rear of the bbl. The lockplate is plain with beveled edges. The hammer, bbl tang, triggerguard and buttplate are engraved. The ramrod has a brass tip and a covered ball screw at the other end. The straight grip stock is checkered at the wrist. CONDITION: Fine. 80% brown remaining on the Damascus pattern of the bbl. Casehardening on the lock and hammer have mostly silvered out. Triggerguard and buttplate have a bright appearance. Stock has been expertly repaired and refinished, but the checkering remains sharp. Mechanically fine. 4-59062 FS670 (3,000-4,000)

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$11,212.00

INTERESTING REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROWN BESS MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 80. 41-3/8” rnd bbl. The lockplate is marked “EDGE / 1762” vertically at the rear. A crown over “GR” is engraved in front of the lightly engraved swan neck cock. Top of bbl is marked “63d”. Upper tang of the brass buttplate is engraved “R. E. / castle / 1690”. “RE” is branded on both sides of the stock near the butt. Counter- plate is engraved with a snake. Trigger guard and tailpipe have similar engraving. This engraving is probably American. This is identified by Blackmore as a “militia and marine” pattern but the marks on the bbl indicate 63d Regt of Inf, which saw service at Bunker Hill, and the “RE” markings indicate Royal Engineers. The 16-1/4” triangular socket bayonet is marked “S·HILL / 4F” on the top of the blade and “F / 67” on the socket. The bayonet lug on top of the bbl has been modified to accept a sight blade. Lockplate is marked “R. E. / * / keyhole” beneath the pan inside. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on bbl and lock. Dark patina on brass fittings. Stock is repaired above the lock at the rear and along the forearm with some replaced splinters. Sling swivels are missing. Mechanically good. Bayonet has a matching patina. 4-58270 FS5 (7,000-10,000)

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$0.00

RARE FIRST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 80. 45-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked “crown / GR” at the tail of the lock. Top of bbl is marked “POCOCK·C 3·No17” along with the proof marks. Front tang of buttplate is engraved “MajRS Compy”. The 13-1/4” triangular bayonet has a full ring around the rear, but no locking spring on the forearm. Socket is 3-7/8” long and extends from the muzzle to the forearm tip. CONDITION: Metal has been lightly cleaned with moderate pitting remaining on the bbl and buttplate, light pitting elsewhere. Markings are sharp, except on the buttplate. Stock has some repairs at the wrist and on the forearm and has been refinished. Bayonet has not been cleaned and has moderate rust coverage and pitting. Main spring is replaced and the lock appears to be an expert reconversion. 4-58217 FS6 (3,000-4,000)

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$0.00

RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SIGNED FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKINGS. NSN. Cal. 82. 41-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked “IS / 1776” (possibly by Joseph Stevens who worked froom 1774-1782) at the tail of the lock and “N HAMPSHIRE” on top of bbl. There are 2 or more letters following this. “S.R” is fairly clear, but no others can be read. There are no other proof marks. The trigger guard, which appears to be of the Brown Bess style, lost the rear tang before it was installed on this stock. The raised counterplate appears to be of the same style and period, as do the front and single remaining ramrod pipes. There is no tailpipe. Flash hole has been bushed. Lockplate was not removed due to the fragility of the screws, but frizzen spring and screw are replacements, and internal parts are not guaranteed. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Very heavy pitting on bbl. Light pitting and fresh rust on lockplate and parts. Dark patina on the brass. Rear sling swivel is missing and does not appear to be a hole for one for the front one on the stock. Stock has numerous dents and scratches and has been refinished. Mechanically needs work. 4-58203 (7,500-9,500)

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$0.00

INDIAN TACK DECORATED THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 70 Cal. 39-1/4” rnd bbl. Marked “TOWER” with a slight arc vertically at the rear of the lockplate and crowns over “broad arrow” and “GR” in front of the hammer. There are military proof marks at the left rear on the bbl and on the bbl tang. There are 11 large brass tacks in the wood around the buttplate with visible holes for many more. There are also square nail shanks at various places on the stock. The ramrod is missing. The bbl tang stands completely above the stock at its tail. This late Tower musket shows Indian usage, possibly Canadian. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with even light pitting. Stock has been heavily cleaned and most metal stands proud of the wood. Ramrod channel between the triggerguard and tailpipe has worn through. There is a crack at the front of the lockplate and some dry rot at the toe of the stock. Sling swivels are missing. Mechanically good. 4-59183 FS631 (3,000-5,000)

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$1,380.00

POTSDAM STYLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 76 Cal. 43-1/4” part oct bbl. There is an illegible cartouche on the 7-1/8” banana lockplate. There is a hole in the cast brass forearm tip for the iron ramrod which has a brass tip on one end and an iron swivel on the other. All other furniture is brass. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on the bbl and lock with moderate to heavy pitting around the breech. Frizzen has been faced. Stock has four inches of water damage at the butt and repairs to the forearm with a 26” replacement from the rear tailpipe to the forearm tip. There are also chips and losses around the lockplate. Mechanically good. 4-59175 FS669 (1,500-2,000)

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$2,817.00

IDENTIFIED THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET. Cal. 70. NSN. 39” rnd bbl. Standard Tower marking on lock with British proof marks on bbl. Also engraved on top of bbl are issue marks “68 RT2B”. This regiment has not been researched. Ramrod is a replacement. Touchhole has been filled and moved backward. Pan appears to be orig. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall. Stock has been repaired, and refinished. Mechanically good. 4-58750 (2,000-4,000)

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$4,887.00

REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD BROWN BESS MUSKET. NSN. 82 Cal. 42-1/2” rnd bbl. London proof marks at the rear of the bbl with “diamond / IU” maker’s mark in between. The lockplate has light floral engraving but no markings. The 7” banana lockplate is early with no bridle on the frizzen. The touchhole has been bushed with brass with chisel staked surrounding area. The sear spring is a replacement. The stock has a distinct tiger stripe and is probably maple. The flat sideplate has been shortened on the front end. The front lockplate screw is stripped. There is a small brass band around the front of the forearm. The ramrod, top jaw and screw are replacements. This appears to be a Revolutionary Period American assembled musket. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with moderate pitting around the breech. Wood is chipped out around the lockplate and has several cracks at the buttplate and chips along the forearm and bbl tang, with insect damage in the latter. Mechanically good. 4-59176 FS667 (3,500-4,500)

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$1,955.00

DUTCH FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. about 79. 46” rnd bbl. Marked “PROVENSIE : UTRECHT Arrow” on top of bbl with crowned monogram. There is a marking on the heavy beveled lockplate, but it is not readable. Mountings are brass with a heavy beveled edge on the counterplate. Rear sling swivel has been removed from the trigger guard. Initials “JN” are carved on the left side of the stock. Lock has a replaced hammer and screw. It does not fit the repaired cavity. Stock has raised carving around bbl tang, lockplate, and counterplate. Incised carving around the forearm. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Fittings all have a medium dark patina. A hole in the trigger guard has been plugged. Stock has numerous repairs along the forearm and around the lock. 4-58261 FS7 (2,000-3,000)

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$6,900.00

RARE HESSIAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 78. 43” rnd bbl. Maple stock. Marked “I D / LUXEM / BURG” in a cartouche on the lockplate in front of the hammer, “OD” in a sunken cartouche at the rear of the bbl and “GENERALITE”(?) on top of the bbl. Top tang of the buttplate is marked “7 1/2Br / It BAT”. The thumb plate is marked “HNO 27”. There are 4 brass bbl bands. Only the first has a catch spring. It also has a front sight. The bayonet has an “S”-slot with a locking spring on the bottom of the bbl. The 14” triangular blade is unmarked. The socket has engraved rings at front and rear. Ramrod has a forged nail end at the butt. Orig flintlock. The counter plate is German silver and the front of the comb has been scooped out. CONDITION: Mostly brown patina with areas of light surface rust and pitting. Brass mounts have a dark patina with some corrosion on the trigger guard and buttplate. There are minor chips missing below the front of the lockplate and some short cracks at the butt. Bayonet has matching patina. Mechanically fine. 4-58269 FS3 (6,000-9,000)

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$5,175.00

EARLY ENGLISH FLINTLOCK OFFICERS FUSIL. NSN. 80 Cal. 39” rnd bbl. The 7-1/8” banana lock has no exterior markings. Faint cartouches at the rear of the bbl. Several numbers are stamped on the butt, but do not appear to have any significance. Typical Brown Bess configuration except the sideplate is flat. The lockplate has a sunken cartouche “IW” inside indicating that it was made by John Walker who was active from 1720 to 1740. The frizzen has no bridle. The lock also is in its orig configuration. There is line engraving around the edges of all the brass fittings and scroll engraving on the bow of the triggerguard. The thumb plate is in the shape of a vase with engraved flowers at the top. The stock is carved in a beavertail form around the rear of the bbl tang. CONDITION: Good. Smooth brown patina on lock and bbl. Dark patina on the brass. Stock has some repaired cracks in the lock area and some missing chips on both sides of the stock and forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-60240 FS737 (4,000-6,000)

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$3,450.00

EARLY SHEPPARD FOWLING PIECE OR MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 80. 46” part oct bbl. The lock plate is engraved “SHEPPARD” in front of the hammer. The number 735 is engraved on top of the bbl. The banana lockplate is 6-3/4” long. The butt is heavy and of the transition style between Connecticut River and Hudson River styles. Wood appears to be cherry and it has been cut about 2-1/2” from the muzzle. A front sight has been added. Ramrod is a replacement and too short for this gun. The mainspring is a replacement not utilizing the orig holes in the lockplate. The tumbler has been broken and repaired. The pan, frizzen, and hammer appear to be original. Apparently never equipped with sling swivels, although there is a hole for one in the brass trigger guard. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with heavy rust on the lock and rear of the bbl. A large sliver is broken off above the front of the lockplate. Otherwise the stock is good. Mechanically good. 4-58388 FS33 (2,000-3,000)

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$0.00

FLINTLOCK RIFLE PATTERNED AFTER A THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS. NSN. 72 Cal. 38-7/8” rnd bbl. Marked “I. ADAMS” on the lockplate in front of the hammer, “RW” on the left flat of the stock, and “CF” and “lion / P. D. / L.” on the right side of the buttstock. The latter marks probably indicate for whom these muskets were made, but it is unknown at this point. The musket is lighter than the standard 3rd Mod. Brown Bess and this is probably a Colonial contract. Several numbers are stamped on top of the bbl at the breech, along with Birmingham proof marks. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina with light pitting overall. Stock is missing chips at the front of the lockplate and is cracked from the rear lockplate screw to the bbl channel. Mechanically good. 4-59067 FS627 (2,750-3,250)

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$4,600.00

EARLY DUTCH FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 80 Cal. 45-1/2” rnd bbl. 6-1/2” beveled lockplate is unmarked. externally. Frizzen has no bridle. The interior of the lock is marked with a stylized Fleur-de-Lis. The sideplate also has beveled edges. The tang of the buttplate extends almost the full length of the comb. There is raised carving around the lockplate and sideplate as well as the bbl tang. There is a slight swell on the forearm at the tailpipe. CONDITION: Brown patina with light pitting ranging to moderate at the breech of the bbl. Light pitting on the lock. Triggerguard has an almost black patina, but the rest of the brass is mellow. Sling swivels are intact. Minor chips missing around the lockplate with some repairs in that same area. Sliver missing on the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-60241 FS738 (2,500-3,500)

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$8,625.00

JOHNSON COMMITTEE OF SAFETY FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 70 Cal. 42-1/2” rnd bbl with bayonet lug at the bottom of the muzzle. The brass furniture is a Brown Bess style and may be from that source. The stock has shell carving at the rear bbl tang and a raised engraved silver thumb piece. The metal lockplate is engraved in script “Johnson” in front of the hammer. The lower stepped rear of the lockplate is engraved with light scrolls. There is no sling swivel in the triggerguard and no provision for one at the front of the stock. The lockplate appears to be an orig flintlock configuration. There are filed III marks on the inside of the pan and rear of the hammer neck. The frizzen has no bridle. Seth Johnson of Old Rutland, Mass. was a known maker of Committee of Safety muskets and James Johnson was a public gunsmith at Williamsburg, Virginia during the Revolutionary War, but we favor the former as the actual maker. CONDITION: Fine. Even brown patina and moderate pitting around the breech. Stock has minor cracks at the front of the lock with repairs to a crack at the top of the butt and another at the front lock screw. Mechanically fine. 4-60225 FS734 (8,000-10,000)

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$3,277.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings dated 1836 on lockplate and bbl tang. Sharp, “JM” and “EB” cartouches on left side of stock. The 16-1/2” bayonet is marked “US / WT” at base. It has a half fuller on top side. CONDITION: Fine. Slight signs of cleaning on bright surfaces. Gray patina with light surface rust on lockplate and hammer. Wood is sharp with little signs of use. Bayonet has spots of light surface rust and pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58429 FS131 (1,250-2,250)

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$2,012.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1807 INDIAN CARBINE. Cal. 54. NSN. 33-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD”, the last in downward arc in front of hammer. The date 1808 is at rear of lockplate. Bbl is marked “U.S.” on top with standard proof marks on upper-left side. The date 1809 is on top tang of brass buttplate. Sling swivels have been removed. Ramrod is a replacement. Lock is marked “D” inside. Internal parts have “x” assembly marks. External parts have “v”. Pan has been welded without affecting “x” mark in front of frizzen screw. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting around the touchhole. Wood has minor cracks and chips and has been refinished. Edwards Collection 4-58421 (5,000-8,000)

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$5,750.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 CADET MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Bbl has a bayonet lug 1-1/4” from muzzle. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1830” vertically at rear of 5-3/8” lock. Eagle and “US” marking is in front of cock. The 1830 date is also on bbl tang. Standard proof marks and number “54” are at rear of bbl. Only 153 of these were made in longer length. Lockplate is marked “36” inside with “o” assembly mark on all parts except hammer, where mark has been obscured by pitting. Mainspring screw and rear lockplate screw appear to be replacements. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gray patina mixed with scattered light pitting on metal. Minor handling marks on wood. Edwards Collection 4-58428 FS120 (5,000-10,000)

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$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH MARYLAND SURCHARGE. NSN. 69 Cal. 44-3/4” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc vertically at the rear of the lockplate. There is an eagle over a script “US” in front of the hammer. The date “1800” is stamped on the buttplate tang. “MARYLAND” is branded on the right side of the forearm ahead of the lockplate. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Stock has cracks at the front and rear of the lockplate as well as the buttplate and rear lockplate screw and some erosion above the lockplate. Swivels are missing. Ramrod is a replacement. This is a professional reconversion with some replaced parts. Mechanically fine. 4-59181 (6,500-9,500)

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$4,025.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 MUSKET. Cal. 70. NSN. 44-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” in downward arc in front of cock, “1808” horizontally at rear of lockplate. Dated 1808 on tang of buttplate. Standard “US” and proof marks on left rear of bbl, and additional “SNY” added in front of the “US”. “S.A.B” inspector marks at tail of counterplate. Lockplate has “SC” on the inside with small “o” assembly number on all parts, including detachable pan. The “o” also appears on frizzen spring screw, but not on other external parts. There is a small filled area on bbl above and in front of touchhole. Sling swivels are fastened by screws. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. Some gouges on left side of stock in front of sideplate, but otherwise stock is very good. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58420 FS116 (3,000-5,000)

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$4,600.00

SPRINGFIELD “MODEL 1797 SHIP’S MUSKET”. Cal. 72. NSN. 42-1/4” rnd bbl. Proper type ramrod is 42” long and is threaded at base. Bayonet lug is on top of bbl and is 1-11/16” from muzzle. The “Z”-slot bayonet fits this lug reasonably well. It has a 14” triangular blade with short fuller at front end. A large “P” has been stamped on the side of the connecting arm. Lockplate is marked “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc. There is no date on buttplate and no inspector marks at rear of bbl. Sling swivels are 1-pc, but not welded. Lock is a good reconversion using mostly old parts. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned bright, but light pitting remains. Vise marks at breech. Stock has been broken in two at wrist, repaired with dowels and fill. Bayonet is evenly pitted. Mechanically functional. Edwards Collection 4-58418 (5,000-8,000)

64
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. “Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc in front of cock, dated “10” horizontally at rear of lockplate. Dated 1811 on tang of buttplate. Standard proof marks on left rear of bbl. Welded sling swivels. Bbl has been shortened, and bayonet lug moved to top of bbl, although it is now missing. Slot is 1-3/8” from muzzle. “T” assembly marks on internal lock parts, including integral pan, and frizzen spring screw, “o” mark on spur of hammer. None visible on frizzen. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Stock has numerous chips and dents and has been revarnished. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58422 (1,500-2,500)

65
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. 44-3/4” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc horizontal at rear of lockplate with eagle over “US” in front of cock. Dated 180(x) on tang of buttplate. Last number appears to be “3”, but screw has disfigured it. Standard “U.S.” and proof marks at rear of bbl. Lock has detachable pan with inspector marks “xx”. Lockplate has assembly marks “FB”. Frizzen is too narrow for pan. Frizzen spring, mainspring, and several screws are replacements. Only 1,048 muskets were made at Springfield in 1803. Sling swivels appear to be welded. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting, with some evidence of filing in touchhole area. Several cracks have been repaired, and stock refinished. There is a large piece of wood replaced above rear of lock. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58419 (3,000-5,000)

66
$2,300.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 74. NSN. 44-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc in front of cock, “1811” horizontally at rear of lockplate. Dated 1812 on tang of buttplate. Standard “US” and proof marks on left rear of bbl. Sling swivels are replacements. Mixed assembly letters on interior and exterior of lock. Hammer does not fit tumbler well. There is filing and live rust around touchhole. 14” “Z”-slot bayonet has a reinforce at rear of slot, which is broken on one side.. It is marked “SC.US” on top of blade and “S” at front of slot. “US” on left side of stock. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with moderate pitting at breech. Wood shows some bleaching and chipping also at breech of bbl. Repairs have been made below lock in front of trigger guard and at wrist, which has been refinished in this area. Mechanically good. Bayonet has moderate pitting overall. Edwards Collection 4-58423 FS115 (2,500-4,000)

67
$2,415.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1812 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 73. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” in downward arc in front of cock, “1816” horizontally at rear of lockplate. Dated 1816 on tang of buttplate. Standard “US” and proof marks on left rear of bbl. This is a Type 3 with band springs forward of bands. Cheek of stock is dished. Swivels are fastened by screws. “,” assembly marks, internal and external. Mainspring is a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall, with light pitting at rear of bbl. Wood has minor dents and scratches, but is still solid. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58425 FS117 (2,000-3,000)

68
$3,450.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1812 MUSKET WITH WICKHAM “BUTTON” BARREL BAND RETAINERS. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” in downward arc in front of cock, “1816” horizontally at rear of lockplate. Dated 1816 on tang of buttplate. Standard “US” and proof marks on left rear of bbl. “ET” cartouche on left side of stock. The Comb is dished. Maker’s marks “H” and “GR” on inside of lockplate. Assembly number “1” on internal and external parts. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Stock has been broken at wrist, repaired, and refinished. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58424 FS119 (2,500-4,000)

69
$2,587.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1842” vertically at rear of lockplate. The eagle over “US” is in front of cock. The 1842 date also appears on bbl tang, but there are no proof marks or inspector cartouches. There are multiple assembly marks on all parts, external and internal, but all appear to be orig. There is a brass number button on bottom of stock in front of trigger guard. The 18” triangular bayonet has concave top surface with “US” mark at base. The leather scabbard has buff frog and brass tip. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Only widely scattered specks of surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet matches condition of gun. Scabbard has numerous surface cracks to finish on both scabbard and buff portion of frog. Tip has very dark patina. Edwards Collection 4-58430 FS118 (3,500-6,500)

70
$2,300.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 44-5/8”, rnd bbl marked with standard “P / Eagle head / V” upper left at the rear with an “M” above, indicating Maryland ownership. There are also two unreadable stamps slightly forward of these marks. The buttplate is dated 1800. Faint traces of inspector cartouche on the left flat of the stock. “WF” is stamped on the trigger plate and “MARYLAND” is branded on the stock in front of the trigger guard. The ramrod has been altered at the base. Marked “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc at the rear of the lockplate. American eagle / “U.S.” in front of the hammer. The inside of the lockplate has “P” below the pan with other letters at the rear of the plate, but no assembly marks on the internal parts. Faceted pan appears to be orig, although the touch hole in the bbl has been bushed. CONDITION: Very good. Gray patina overall with light pitting. Short cracks at the rear lockplate screw and rear bbl band. Initials carved in the right cheek of the butt. A repair above the tail of the lock, and the stock has been refinished in this area. Mechanically fine. 4-58260 FS2 (3,500-5,000)

71
$3,047.00

WHITNEY MODEL 1816 SEA FENCIBLE MUSKET. NSN. 69 Cal. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “N.HAVEN.” in a banner in front of the hammer on the lockplate. There is a “P” cartouche on top of the bbl at the rear alongside the “X” condemnation mark. The large brass buttplate is marked “34” in two different typefaces. “Q” assembly marks on internal lock parts except mainspring screw. It also appears on the frizzen screw. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light pitting and vise marks at the rear of the bbl. Wood has normal handling marks. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58618 (2,000-3,000)

72
$1,437.00

VERY RARE BARSTOW MODEL 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 72. 44-5/8” rnd bbl. Walnut stock. The lockplate is marked with a spread wing eagle holding “U.S.” in an oval in front of the hammer. The bbl is stamped “EXETER” at the rear. Joshua and Charles Barstow of Exeter, New Hampshire furnished an undetermined number of contract muskets to the U. S. Government. This one has no U.S. inspector marks. The sling swivels and rear of the trigger guard are missing. The ramrod is a replacement. The touchhole has a tiny bushing and the frizzen has been refaced. The top jaw and screw are proper replacements. The rest of the lock appears to be original. CONDITION: Smooth, brown patina with light pitting at the rear of the bbl and surface rust mixed with dried grease on most of the metal. Stock is cracked at the front of the lock with a replaced piece above the rear of the lock along with chips at the tail of the lockplate and end of the bbl tang. Rear lockplate screw has been altered. Lock is in good working order. 4-58263 FS4 (2,500-3,500)

72a
$1,840.00

ELY FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal, 75. NSN. 39-3/4″ rnd bbl. marked “M_Ely” on the lockplate in front of the cock and “E.CORSON” upside down on the right side of the butt. A monogram “FB” is engraved on the thumb piece. “MS” is stamped on the upper left side of the bbl indicating Mass. use. The buttplate is made from a flat sheet of brass and is missing the bottom ½”. The 14-½” triangular bayonet is unmarked. The blade and socket are made as separate pieces and brazed together. The sling swivels are missing. CONDITION: Bbl has been cleaned to a light gray patina. Lock has a darker patina and is heavily pitted. Tumbler is an undersized replacement which allows the mainspring to slip off. Bayonet has a split socket and moderate pitting overall. 4-58003 (1,000-2,000)

72b
$1,322.00

RARE NEW YORK CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. 41-7/8″ rnd bbl marked “S.N.Y” on the lockplate and “P M / SC S.J 1812″ on the bbl. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall. Wood has normal dents and scratches with a short crack through the rear lockplate screw. Mainspring is broken which has also broken the wood at the rear of the lock cavity. Bbl has been bushed but the lockplate has orig parts. 4-58044 (2,000-3,000)

73
$2,415.00

RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SECOND MODEL FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 41-7/8” rnd bbl. Marked “VIRGINIA / Manufactory” in front of the hammer on the lockplate, and “RICHMOND” in a downward arc over 1819 vertically at the tail of the lockplate. No markings are visible on the bbl, due to pitting and reconversion marks. The touchhole has not been drilled. The date on the buttplate is not visible. Initials have been carved on the left side of the butt. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with very heavy pitting on the bbl tang and rear of the bbl. There is live rust on some of the screws, some of which are replacements. Mainspring is missing. Stock is cracked at the rear of the bbl tang, which does not fit into the wood. There is another crack at the buttplate, but otherwise the stock is better than average. 4-58389 FS34 (2,000-4,000)

74
$3,565.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 69 Cal. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1827” vertically at the tail of the lockplate with an eagle over “US” in front of the hammer. The 1827 date is also on the bbl tang. Standard proof and acceptance marks at the left rear of the bbl plus “R / 5 / 25”. “EG” in an oval cartouche is on the left side of the stock and “40” is on the tang of the buttplate below the “US”. There are also “AB” and “GS” cartouches on the bottom of the stock. The trumpet ramrod is correct, but the ramrod channel is partially plugged, causing it to protrude at the front. The interior of the lockplate is marked “BH” and “N”. The “N” also appears on the bridle and tumbler. A “Z” appears on the lockplate bolster, pan, bridle, tumbler, sear, hammer, frizzen and all 8 screws. There is also a “J” on the frizzen. An “S” appears on the sideplate, and “PT” on the trigger plate. The left side of the stock near the buttplate has “40 / S.C.” presumably for South Carolina. CONDITION: Near excellent, retaining about half of the Arsenal Brown finish on the bbl and traces of casehardening pattern on the lockplate and hammer. Triggerguard has some Arsenal Brown mixed with brown patina. Buttplate is mostly brown patina with some light pitting. Wood is sharp with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58599 FS629 (2,500-4,000)

75
$805.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1816 TRANSITIONAL MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Flat lockplate marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1817” vertically at rear with eagle/“US” in front of cock. Bbl tang is also dated 1817. Top of bbl is marked “A / a / 42”. Bayonet lug is on top of bbl. Ramrod is a replacement. A round Luther Sage inspector cartouche is at rear of left flat of stock. Decent reconversion using some old parts. CONDITION: Gray patina with moderate pitting on bbl and buttplate, light elsewhere. Cracks near buttplate with normal dents and scratches elsewhere on the wood. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58426 (2,000-3,000)

76
$1,725.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 70. 42” rnd bbl. Dated 1800 on the tang of the buttplate. Standard eagle over “US” in front of the hammer and “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arc at the rear of the lockplate. Proof marks at the rear of the bbl have been battered and are not readable. The rear bbl band is missing, and the center bbl band spring is missing. Ramrod and center bbl band are replacements. “L.H” has been carved on the right side of the butt. The whole gun has been varnished. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with some live rust on the lockplate. Chip missing at tail of trigger guard, otherwise good. Mechanically good. 4-58390 FS47 (2,000-3,000)

77
$1,610.00

MILLBURY MODEL 1808 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 69 Cal. 42-3/8” rnd bbl. Marked “eagle / US in an oval / MILLBURY.” on the lockplate in front of the hammer and the date 1815 horizontal at the rear of the lockplate. It is also marked “MS / ? / P / US / M / 1815” on the bbl and “25” on the top tang of the buttplate and “MS” on the left flat of the stock. 4270 of these muskets were made by Elijah and Asa Waters in partnership with Nathanial Whitmore of Sutton, MA. Many of the guns delivered to the states under the “Arming the Militia act” carried the Millbury address instead of the Sutton. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. Stock has minor dents and scratches. Sling swivels are missing. Ramrod is a replacement. Mainspring and bridle are broken. Hammer is loose on the tumbler. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58620 (1,500-2,000)

78
$1,035.00

UNIDENTIFIED MILITIA MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 87. 40-1/4” rnd bbl. The lockplate is marked “BRIDGEWATER” in an arc above the number “8181”, obviously the date which was stamped incorrectly. The American eagle holding an oval containing the letters “US” is in front of the hammer. The lock is a reconversion using civilian parts. The brass furniture on the cherry stock is all brass and is of the style used on Massachusetts militia muskets. Rufus Perkins used the arched “BRIDGEWATER” marking on his U.S. contract muskets, and this may be one of his products. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with fresh rust around the rear of the bbl and on the lockplate for aging after reconversion. Brass furniture has a dark patina. There are some short cracks at the rear lockplate screw, but otherwise the stock is very good. Mechanically good. 4-58395 FS35 (2,000-3,000)

79
$3,162.00

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 54. 36” part oct bbl. Dated 1814 on the lockplate. Other markings standard. NOTE: Although the lockplate bears the 1814 date, the bbl is the 36”, 7-groove type, not introduced until 1815. There are faint cartouches on the left side of the stock. Ramrod is a replacement. Very good reconversion. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Even brown patina on bbl. Stock has a small crack at the tip of the forearm, otherwise fine. Mechanically fine. 4-58716 FS104 (2,000-3,000)

80
$5,175.00

EXTREMELY FINE HALL MODEL 1819 BREECHLOADING RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. 32-3/4” rnd bbl. Marked “J. H. HALL / H.FERRY / US / 1838” on top of breechblock. 16” triangular socket bayonet has been cleaned and has traces of a mark at rear. CONDITION: Excellent. 90% of bright orig brown on bbl, trigger guard, and action. 75% on the buttplate. Casehardening on breechblock has turned dark. Wood is excellent with sharp edges. Mechanically fine. 4-58717 FS99 (3,500-5,000)

81
$1,955.00

ITALIAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 70 Cal. 40-3/4” part oct bbl. Marked “PRIMA FABB. SOCIALE / A BRESCIA” in an oval on the lockplate. There is a Belgian proof mark and a crown over “NF” on the top flat of the bbl with “BA” in an oval and two other unreadable cartouches on the left quarter flat. The numbers “1 17 3” appear upside down on the left flat of the bbl, “45” on the left sideplate and “11” on an aluminum plate on the right side of the stock. “JR / BTE” is on the unusual pan which is separate from the back action lockplate. CONDITION: Smooth gray/brown patina overall with light pitting around the breech. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58600 FS671 (2,000-2,500)

81a
$2,875.00

4 POUNDER CANNONBALL DESCENDED FROM COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR. 3-1/2″ diameter, iron ball, heavily corroded on one side with old marking on opposite side “Saratoga. / October / 7 / 1777” on turned walnut base, painted black. Consignor is a direct descendant of Commodore Stephen Decatur and states that family history was that this came from Commodore Decatur. 4-60347 FS821 (1,000-1,500)

82
$0.00

FRENCH DRAGOON FLINTLOCK MUSKET. NSN. 72 Cal. 38-3/8” part oct bbl. Marked “92 / Ste Etienne / crown / J” on the lockplate in front of the hammer. Inside lockplate is also marked with a “92” and “C. Gabio”. The number “78” is stamped on top of the bbl. The bbl bands and trumpet ramrod are iron. The triggerguard, buttplate and sideplate are brass with the latter engraved. This musket was altered in 1800-1801 from its orig musket length to its current bbl length. CONDITION: Very good. Light gray patina overall. Stock has been repaired at the butt and refinished in that area. Front 12-1/2” of the forearm has been replaced. A new hole has been drilled in the front bbl band for the misplaced band spring. Trumpet ramrod is of the correct length. Edges around the lockplate and sideplate are sharp. Mechanically fine. 4-59184 (2,500-3,500)

82a
$0.00

RARE ARSENAL POWDER TESTER. 13-5/8” overall with 2-5/8” diameter wheel, graduated from 5 to 35. Right side of the wheel stopper has the Belgian pylon proof mark, and the “star/F” mark of Francotte. Wood handle has brass collar. Touchhole is brass. These large testers were usually used in arsenals and gun shops, which tested large quantities of powder. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered spots of live rust and light pitting. 8-87469 FS108 (1,500-3,000)

82b
$1,150.00

PENNSYLVANIA RIFLEMAN’S TYPE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “P. J.”. Yellow cow’s horn, approx. 13” long with a 2-7/8” flat plug in the butt end with a wire staple in center. It has a raised rib near the round spout end that has, what is probably, the orig plug. There is a handmade wood screw that was used for a strap hangar near the ring and still has a piece of the orig strap. Body of horn is beautifully scrimshawed with ink or other stain highlight which greatly emphasizes the well-rendered decorations. Features initials “P.J.” in an elliptical panel with a Masonic emblem & numerous animals including a deer, a turtle, a bird, a dog, a mermaid & a spread-winged American eagle holding arrows & olive branches in its talons with other smaller animals with very beautifully detailed leaves & branches. CONDITION: Shows light to moderate wear with carving having a raised appearance with all the figures and decoration sharp & clean. 4-60232 JR494 (2,500-4,000)

82c
$1,955.00

CARVED & SCRIMSHAWED POWDERHORN “THOMAS WILLIS NELSON 1808”. Yellow to green to brown cow’s horn, about 14” long with a 3” flat plug secured with wooden pegs that has a stud & ring in center. Body of horn is carved with seven raised rings, having scalloped edges with light decoration on five of them. The sixth & widest band is scrimshawed with the names of various forts including “Eagle”, “Saratoga”, and “Ticonderoga” & “Preble” with the date “1810”. The butt end of the horn is scrimshawed “THOMAS WALLIS NELSON” with the date “1808”. CONDITION: Very fine. One or two minor spots of bug damage on butt edge, otherwise it is sound and clean with light wear on scrimshaw. A fine War of 1812 horn. 4-60231 (1,250-1,750)

82d
$2,185.00

LARGE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “ALAN HALL, ST. JOHN, 1778”. Large yellowish-green cow’s horn approx. 17” in length x about 4” at base end. It has a slightly domed plug secured with wooden pegs and has a homemade wood screw strap stud in center. It is very nicely carved with a relieved area in center and again toward spout with two rings near tip and has a faceted tip. Middle raised area is lightly scrimmed showing substantial wear and appears to be scrimshawed with flags & other unidentifiable decorations followed by what looks like a lobster. In the years 1775 and 1776, American forces attempted unsuccessfully to capture Canada from the English, and fortifications at St. John occupied a critical position along the invasion route. CONDITION: Very fine. Shows considerable wear with a very old chip on bottom ring with substantial wear on butt end of horn. No apparent bug damage. 4-60228 JR492 (1,500-2,500)

82f
$0.00

SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “A. J. BETTS”. About 12” in length of light green to black cow’s horn with faceted, carved spout engraved in geometric designs with a slightly domed base plug secured with wooden pegs. About half the body of the horn is covered with a variety of scenes including a 2-masted sailing ship with American flag, a hunter with three dogs chasing a buck, the name “J.A. Betts” and draped American flags with an American shield surmounted by a spread-winged American eagle, all intermixed with a garland of acanthus leaves. Jesse A. Betts is found in the 1860 Federal Census as being 31 years old, born in 1829 in New York, but in 1860 living in Washington, Door, Wisconsin. CONDITION: Good to very good. There are a few small bug holes and a crack in the body. Carving shows light wear with some minor chips & scratches. 4-59173 JR491 (600-900)

82g
$172.00

TWO SMALL POWDER HORNS, ONE NICELY SCRIMSHAWED. Two small cows’ horns. 1) About 7-3/4” long, oval shaped at base end with a domed base plug secured with wooden pegs. It has a faceted spout end with fluted collar and rnd knob with wooden plug. Body of horn is extremely well scrimmed and carved with full coverage geometric patterns of all sizes & shapes. It appears that the person had a tool of some sort to outline the patterns before they were carved into surface. It appears that a name may have been removed from a ribbon near base end. CONDITION: Fine. Retains a mellow patina with a few scattered small bug damages. 2) About 8-3/4” long, light yellowish green to green to brown colors. Plain horn with domed wooden plug. Damage to spout end with a bug hole on side. 4-60233 JR490 (600-1,000)

82h
$373.00

EARLY FRAMED MILITARY MANUAL. This small manual ca. 1746 has been dismantled. Eight of the woodcut engravings have been professionally mounted and framed. They are from “The Manual Exercise of the Foot Guards”. SIZE: 26″ wide x 23″ high (incl. frame). CONDITION: Plates are stained and toned with age. Frame and mounting excellent. 4-58838 (250-450)

83
$345.00

TURKISH JANIZARY FLINTLOCK CARBINE. NSN. 70 Cal. 18-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked with the stamp of Sulieman II on top of the bbl with Pushti markings on the lockplate and buttplate tang. There is a large sling ring bar on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: All metal has been cleaned with areas of rust starting to reform. Stock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58590 FS682 (1,000-1,500)

84
$1,380.00

UNIDENTIFIED BRITISH FLINTLOCK SPORTING CARBINE. NSN. 67 Cal. 15-3/4” rnd bbl. Marked “WARRANTED” on the lockplate. Birmingham export proof marks on the rear of the bbl. Captive ramrod and safety on the lockplate. The gooseneck hammer and its screw are replacements. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall mixed with light pitting. Stock is cracked at the rear lockplate screw and has numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58587 FS673 (2,000-3,000)

86
$0.00

CONVERTED WHEELER INDIAN TRADE MUSKET. Cal. 62. NSN. 36-1/8” part oct bbl. Marked “WHEELER” in an upward arc vertically at rear of lockplate. The seated fox in a circle is marked in front of the hammer. London proof marks appear on left quarter flat of bbl on either side of wheel over “RW” maker’s mark. There is also a large “P” stamped on conversion drum. Sideplate, trigger guard, bbl pin escutcheons, and ramrod pipes are brass. Buttplate is iron. Sideplate is not engraved. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with light pitting at breech. Brass has a dark patina. Stock has a repaired crack through bbl pin. Ramrod is a replacement. Mechanically good. 4-59179 FS691 (2,000-4,000)

87
$3,450.00

NULL KENTUCKY FULL STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 40 Cal. 37” oct bbl. Marked “C?NULL” on top of the bbl. The rifle appears to be Western Bedford/Somerset County but Null worked in Springboro, Ohio circa 1860. A large, well engraved, silver eagle is inlaid behind the cheekpiece on the left side of the stock. It is holding a shield in one claw and has a banner with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in the other. The stock has incised carving below the cheekpiece with raised carving extending from the cheekpiece to the front of the comb. CONDITION: Fine. Blue/brown patina on the bbl and lock. Stock retains most of its orig red varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-59249 FS741 (2,500-3,000)

88
$3,450.00

FINE BELLES PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. NSN. 46 Cal. 37-3/8” oct bbl. Signed in script “P + Belles” on top of the bbl. Peter Belles worked in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania from around 1825 until his death in 1885. His signature varied in spelling, but this seems to be the most common. A Peter Belles rifle is shown in Kindig. This rifle is decorated with incised carving and many German silver inlays. There is an eagle in the cheekpiece, a fish on either side of the wrist and stars alternating with the oval bbl key escutcheons along the forearm. The ramrod pipes, wear plate, triggerguard, toeplate, buttplate and fore piece patchbox are brass. This rifle was made late in his career as it has an orig percussion lock fastened by a single screw. A side slot near the rear of the bbl has been filled. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with light pitting at the breech. Wood has minor handling marks and a crack at the lockplate screw. Nipple has been replaced. Lockplate has been cleaned but matches the bbl. Mechanically fine. 4-60218 FS735 (3,000-4,000)

89
$1,265.00

HIGHLY DECORATED KENTUCKY HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 44 Cal. 33” oct. bbl. There are no markings on the lock or bbl. There are 21 German silver inlays to decorate the gun. There are cheek pieces on both sides of the stock. The artificially striped ramrod is probably a replacement. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with light to moderate pitting on the bbl, moderate on the lock. Stock has been broken and repaired in front of the lockplate and refinished in that same area. Inlays are fine. Set triggers are working, but the mainspring is broken so the lock is not functional. 4-59250 FS740 (1,250-1,750)

90
$1,610.00

HUMMEL PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 46 Cal. 30-5/8” oct bbl. Marked “F. HUMMEL. LEBANON.PA.” on top of the bbl. The lockplate and patchbox appear to be of the European Jaeger style with a pack of dogs chasing a wild boar on the lockplate and a forest scene with a buck and two does on the patchbox. The top of the buttplate has a continuation of this scene with another buck. A German silver buck is inlaid on the cheekpiece and a German silver eagle is inlaid behind it. The sling swivels are missing, as is the worm on the rear end of the cleaning rod. Other German silver inlays include four stars and two flowers on the right side of the buttstock, the sideplate and the wedge escutcheons. A knot plug has been inserted near the bottom of the buttstock. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina on the bbl, gray patina mixed with surface rust and light pitting on the other iron parts. German silver inlays have a dark patina. Forearm is cracked full length on both sides, but the wood remains in place. Rear side elevator is missing. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58565 FS680 (2,000-3,000)

91
$920.00

STACKHOUSE PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 38 Cal. 38-3/8” oct bbl. Marked “OWEN STACKHOUSE” on top of the bbl and “GOLCHER” on the lockplate. The single lockplate screw and oval patchbox indicate that this is a late rifle but Stackhouse has not been located. There are a number of German silver inlays. The forearm tip is pewter. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with wear on the edges and moderate pitting at the breech. Bbl tang is broken and held in place by a nail. Stock is cracked at the lock screw and has numerous cracks, dents and chips elsewhere. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58559 (1,000-1,500)

92
$0.00

HENRY HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH TACK DECORATION. NSN. 44 Cal. 37-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “J. HENRY / & SON” on the lockplate. The ramrod, pewter forearm tip and brass bbl escutcheons are replacements. A sinew sewn rawhide strip covers a repair at the wrist. Six brass tack decorations were added along the buttplate on each side of the stock. The top one is missing on the left hand side, but the round iron nail remains. These Henry trade rifles are generally associated with Indian usage and this one certainly has the right characteristics. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall with crusty rust on the triggerguard, buttplate and rear of the bbl. There is a large sliver missing out of the right side of the forearm and cracks mentioned above. Mechanically fine. 4-59180 FS679 (1,500-2,500)

93
$1,035.00

LANE & READ PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE. NSN. 16 ga. 48” rnd bbl. Marked “LANE & READ / BOSTON” on the lockplate. There are no markings visible on the bbl. The lockplate and hammer are lightly engraved with bbl and tang matching. The brass triggerguard has relief carved finials with a shield engraved on the bow. The wrist and forearm are checkered. There is a wooden under-rib beneath the bbl. CONDITION: Fine with half of the thinning orig brown remaining on the bbl and light mottled colors on the lockplate. Brass has a mellow to dark patina. Stock retains about half of its oiled finish. Mechanically fine. 4-59444 FS606 (1,500-2,000)

94
$1,207.00

UNIDENTIFIED PERCUSSION FULL STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 58 Cal smooth bore. 37-1/2” oct bbl. There are no markings on the bbl or lockplate. The 4-pc patchbox has seven cutouts and has been nailed shut. A heavy brass repair surrounds the front of the lock and triggerguard. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Poor. A large sliver is missing on the forearm plus the aforementioned repairs. Metal has been heavily cleaned and still has moderate to heavy pitting. Mechanically needs work. 4-59182 FS685 (500-750)

95
$575.00

LIZERAY PERCUSSION FULL STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 52 Cal. 32” oct bbl. Marked “LIZERAY / A PARIS” on the engraved lockplate. There is a partially readable inscription on top of the bbl that is probably an address. A knob for the end of the ramrod is screwed into the rear of the triggerguard. The number “3” is stamped on top of the buttplate tang. CONDITION: Bbl retains most of the old reblue with scattered light pitting. Other parts have a gray to brown patina. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58557 (1,000-1,500)

96
$575.00

UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING CONVERSION HALF STOCK RIFLE. NSN. 38CF Cal. 28-1/4” oct bbl. The conversion is a primitive copy of the Springfield trapdoor mechanism with a locking pin operated by a button on the left side of the breechblock. The very long firing pin is spring-loaded and retained by a large screw on the right side of the block. The hinge is soldered to the top of the bbl. The orig percussion drum was removed and the hole filled with a blank plug. The maple stock has a distinct tiger stripe. The bbl has an iron under-rib with brass thimbles. The stock mountings are brass except for the wear plate and cheekpiece decorations which are German silver. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Brass parts also have a heavy patina. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58566 FS677 (2,000-3,000)

96a
$1,035.00

J.H. MADOLE REPRODUCTION HALF STOCK RIFLE. SN 14. 32 Cal. 32” oct Douglas XX bbl. The engraved lockplate has the engraved initials in script “J.H.M.” The title information is all stamped or engraved on top of the bbl. The finely grained wood has brass and German silver inlays and furniture. CONDITION: Like new. 4-58941 FS681 (1,000-2,000)

97
$3,910.00

JUSTICE MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. 38-1/8” rnd bbl. Marked “P. S. JUSTICE / PHILADA” on bbl and lockplate. Ramrod is missing. There are no proof marks or acceptance marks although 2,174 of these were delivered to the U.S. government, Justice used parts leftover from earlier contracts for the fastest delivery of any contractor during the Civil War. Brass patchbox appears to be of the Sharps type, but it is slightly different. Dark brass trigger guard is unlike any other Civil War musket. CONDITION: Very fine. Much orig brown mixed with light surface rust and pitting on bbl. Orig blue on lockplate and hammer. Brass parts have a dark patina, except for lid on patchbox, which appears to be gilded. Stock is sharp. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58601 FS698 (2,000-2,500)

98
$1,955.00

FINE JUSTICE MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 39” rnd bbl. Marked “P . S . JUSTICE / PHILADA” on both lockplate and top of bbl. The “U.S.” and eagle are also on lockplate, but the inspector marks on bbl are very faint. Date “1855” is on bbl tang. Unlike other muskets of this period, the Justice muskets were mounted with brass, including the patchbox, which is not found normally on muskets. This musket has shallow rifling and sights have been added, the front one behind the bayonet lug on top of bbl. CONDITION: Gray patina on iron parts mixed with spots of light pitting and scattered surface rust. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock is fine, with minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-58726 FS101 (2,000-4,000)

99
$3,220.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate, which is dated 1865. Bbl is dated 1864 and has normal inspector marks on left quarter flat. “HJK” cartouche on left flat of stock. CONDITION: Slight signs of cleaning on bright parts. Bright casehardening colors on lockplate. Hammer has turned dark. Stock is fine with sharp edges and little signs of use, but there is some moisture damage near buttplate. Mechanically fine. Bore is fine. Edwards Collection 4-58449 FS134 (2,000-3,000)

100
$2,472.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 MUSKET WITH WHITNEY EAGLE ON STOCK. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. “ESA” and “GWS” cartouches on left side of stock. Large eagle over “WHITNEY ARMS CO” on the stock. Eli Whitney, Jr., purchased condemned parts from the armories and other contractors and turned them into saleable arms. These can usually be identified by the slight changes made to the orig, in this case, the bluing of the bbl, bbl band, trigger guard, and buttplate. They were marked lightly with the Whitney name, but this is often missing. CONDITION: Fine. About 50% of the Whitney finish remaining. Wood is fine except for gouges across lockplate area, which possibly led to its condemnation in the first place. Strong traces of casehardening colors remaining on lockplate and hammer. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58448 (2,500-3,500)

101
$2,070.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1863 RIFLED MUSKET. NSN. 60 Cal. 40” part oct bbl. Marked “eagle / REMINGTON’S / ILION, N.Y. / L” on the front of the lockplate, “1865” at the rear. The top of the bbl is dated “1864”. Standard “V / P / eagle head” on the left quarter flat and “S.E.S” on the left flat. There are also “RPB” and “WHR” cartouches on the left flat of the stock along with “J.M” inspector marks. There is an “H.S” stamp on the bottom of the stock behind the triggerguard and “G” on the tail of the triggerguard. Remington made 40,000 of these muskets on contract at the end of the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good. Gray patina with spots of light pitting and surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks with sharp edges. Mechanically fine. 4-59177 FS684 (2,000-4,000)

102
$1,495.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal.58. 40” part oct. bbl. Walnut stock. Standard Springfield markings and proof marks dated 1861 on the lockplate and bbl. Bayonet has foreign proof marks and is slightly loose on bbl. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned to bright with light pitting remaining. Wood has been varnished over the dents and scratches. Mechanically good. 4-58173 (1,000-1,500)

103
$2,012.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Standard Springfield markings in front of hammer with “1862” at tail of lockplate and “1863” date on top of bbl. “V / P / eagle head” acceptance marks on left quarter flat of bbl and “N.J” on left flat. An illegible cartouche is stamped on left flat of stock. 18-1/2” bayonet is marked “US” at base. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gray patina overall and some remaining brightness on lock. Bayonet has many spots of rust staining and some light pitting. Stock has normal handling marks with some battering on left side. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58616 FS689 (1,500-2,500)

104
$2,185.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate 1863 date on bbl and lock. Standard proof marks on left quarter panel with “N.J” on left flat of bbl. “HJK” inspector cartouche on left flat of stock. CONDITION: Slight signs of cleaning on bright parts with scattered surface rust and very light pitting on hammer, trigger guard, and buttplate. Action and bore are fine. Edwards Collection 4-58447 (1,500-2,500)

105
$1,150.00

NORWICH MODEL 1861. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Dated 1863 on lockplate. No date or inspector marks on bbl. Cartouche and inspector marks on left side of stock are not readable. CONDITION: Light cleaning marks and pitting on bright metal. Stock has been cracked, repaired, sanded, and refinished. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58553 (1,000-1,500)

106
$0.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1841 CADET MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Smooth bore. 40” rnd bbl. Eagle over “US” is on lockplate in front of hammer. “SPRING / FIELD / 1844” is stamped vertically at rear of lockplate. This musket was designed specifically for issue at West Point, and only 450 were made. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina overall, with moderate to heavy pitting. A large chip missing at the toe of the stock and water damage at the heel. Other dents and scratches. Trumpet ramrod has the correct threading but extends beyond end of bbl. Mechanically fine. 4-59185 FS688 (5,000-7,000)

107
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 RIFLED AND SIGHTED CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1852” vertically at rear of lockplate. Dated 1853 on bbl tang. No cartouche is visible on stock. The number “248” has been stamped on top of rear bbl band and “B / 51” on buttplate. 15” triangular bayonet with concave upper surface marked “US” at base of blade. About 4,000 of these were made, 2,840 of them in 1852, and 1,160 in 1853. CONDITION: Gray patina with light pitting except on buttplate, which has heavier pitting. Wood has numerous nicks and gouges and has been sanded, slightly undersized. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58439 (1,000-2,000)

108
$1,725.00

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 54. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1851” vertically at rear of lock with American eagle over “US” in front of hammer. Bbl is dated 1851 also, possibly making this one of the 300 ordered by President Zachary Taylor for the cadets at Virginia Military Institute. The 15” triangular bayonet has a concave upper surface marked “US” at the rear. CONDITION: Brown/gray patina overall with light pitting except at breech which has heavy pitting, and on buttplate and trigger guard, which have moderate pitting. Wood is cracked at rear lockplate screw. A cartouche is visible on left side of stock but not readable. Mechanically fine. Bayonet has scattered light pitting with spots of surface rust. Edwards Collection 4-58438 FS127 (2,500-4,000)

109
$5,175.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Dated 1853 on lock and bbl tang. “JS” cartouche on left side of stock. An 18” Model 1840 bayonet. Scabbard has a buff leather frog. Several numbers are stamped on scabbard. Tip is inside the leather. CONDITION: Very fine. Bright metal and only slight signs of cleaning. Wood has sharp edges and little sign of use. Bayonet has been cleaned and has scattered light surface rust and pitting. Scabbard is still solid, but has been resewn at tip. Edwards Collection 4-58434 FS130 (2,000-3,500)

110
$1,955.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 RIFLED AND SIGHTED MUSKET WITH SLING. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate. Dated 1846 on both lock and bbl tang. Stamped “36” on bbl tang and “93”, an obvious mis-stamp, on buttplate tang. An extra set of inspector initials, probably for the rifling, is stamped at rear of bbl in front of normal proof marks. There is a faint cartouche at rear of left flat on stock. Black sling is unmarked and shows a period repair. CONDITION: Very fine with slight signs of cleaning on bright metal. Stock has been cleaned and there is slight rounding to the edges. Edwards Collection 4-58433 FS129 (1,500-3,000)

111
$920.00

ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND REPRODUCTION SLING. Dated 1862 on lockplate, 1864 on rear of bbl. “TTB” and “SB” cartouches on left side of stock. The 18” bayonet has been nickel-plated. CONDITION: Metal has been partially cleaned. Heavy vise marks at breech of bbl. Tang is somewhat battered. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. 4-58722 (1,000-2,000)

112
$1,265.00

COLT MODEL 1861 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Marked “U.S. / COLT’S PT F A. MFG CO / HARTFORD CT” on lockplate in front of hammer. Dated “1863” on tail of lock and top of bbl. Standard acceptance marks on left quarter flat of bbl. No inspector marks visible on stock. CONDITION: Even, brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting. Scattered dents and gouges on the wood, which has been previously cleaned. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58558 FS687 (1,500-2,000)

113
$2,990.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Brass forearm tip. Dated 1858 on lock and bbl. “HJH” cartouche on left side of stock. CONDITION: Bright surfaces show signs of light cleaning with scattered specks of pitting. Stock has also been lightly cleaned, but has only minor marks with good edges. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58441 (3,000-5,000)

114
$2,185.00

REMINGTON RIFLED AND SIGHTED CONVERSION OF MODEL 1816 MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. 42-1/8” rnd bbl. Maynard primed lock is marked “REMINGTON’S / HERKIMER / N.Y. / U.S. / 1855” vertically at tail. “P. V” is engraved on the primer cover. Date is repeated on breechblock tang along with issue marks “K / 79”. Two “AV” cartouches are stamped on left flat of stock. Large sgl leaf sight is graduated to 4 on left side and to 8 on leaf. Front sight has been added to front bbl band. CONDITION: Very good to fine, with smooth gray patina overall, mixed with scattered light surface rust and pitting. Wood is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58617 FS697 (1,500-2,500)

115
$2,070.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLED MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Marked with a large eagle on Maynard primer cover, “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” at front of lockplate, “1860” at rear. There is no date on bbl, and inspector marks are only partially readable. There is no cartouche on left flat of stock, but large initials “E L.” have been carved in their place. This musket has standard two-leaf rear sight and an iron patchbox. About 50,000 of these were made at Springfield Armory. CONDITION: All parts have been lightly cleaned with light pitting remaining on bbl, heavier on the lock. Stock has been repaired, refinished, and new cracks have formed on both ends of lock and at buttplate. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58446 (2,000-3,000)

116
$920.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 64. NSN. 38” part oct bbl. The pull is 12-3/4” Stock is 48-1/2” long. Distance between rear two bbl bands is 10”, the same as it is for the distance between the front two bands. Cut for the front bbl spring extends beyond the spring to the brass forearm tip. Lockplate is dated 1858. No date or inspector marks are visible on bbl or upper tang. Maynard primer device is missing the holding pawl and both springs. Primer lid catch is broken. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with light to moderate pitting overall, heavier at breech. Wood is chipped behind lock and along forearm. Cracks and chips around lockplate. Mechanically needs work. Edwards Collection 4-58445 (1,000-1,500)

117
$1,265.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Standard Springfield markings on 1859-dated lockplate. No date is visible on top of bbl. No cartouche is visible on stock. CONDITION: Metal on bbl has been cleaned but light to moderate pitting remains. Unclean parts have moderate pitting overall. Stock has been partially repaired with heavy sanding and refinishing. Mechanically missing feed spring in primer mechanism, otherwise good. The 18-1/2” bayonet has been nickel-plated. Scabbard and frog are reproductions. 4-58720 (1,000-2,000)

118
$1,955.00

BATTLE DAMAGED HISTORICAL POMEROY MODEL 1840 MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. Converted to percussion using the Belgian method with a nipple screwed directly into bbl. Lockplate is dated 1840. Bbl is dated 1844. Gun has been struck by three bullets, shattering the forearm at the rear bbl band, and approx. 4” in front of and behind the middle bbl band. Large chunks of forearm are missing, as well as the ramrod. Only one hole goes clear through the bbl. Lock is stuck in cocked position. This is a gun with a story to tell. 4-58216 FS11 (1,000-1,500)

119
$517.00

GERMAN MODEL 1826 PERCUSSION MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 71. 41” part oct. bbl. Marked “crown / FW / Saarn / T” on the lockplate in front of the hammer. Dated 1844 on the right quarter flat of bbl with the model number on the left quarter flat, along with the issue mark “1.C.93”. Numerous inspector marks appear on the wood and other parts. “L 39 / 1.C.93” is on the top tang of the buttplate, which matches the bbl. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on bbl with spots of surface rust and light pitting. Lockplate has been cleaned to bright. Brass parts have a mellow patina with scattered spots of corrosion. Stock is cracked at the rear of the comb and has been cleaned in front of the lockplate. Mechanically fine. 4-58266 FS12 (400-600)

120
$1,495.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1841 CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Only 450 of these were made. Standard Springfield markings dated 1844 on lock and bbl tang. No inspector cartouches. 14-1/2” bayonet is marked “US” at base. CONDITION: Retains almost all of the refinished brown on bbl with scattered light pitting on lockplate. Wood has been lightly cleaned with sharp edges resulting. Bayonet is fine with some brown on socket. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58432 FS132 (2,000-3,000)

121
$1,610.00

UNIDENTIFIED MODEL 1842 MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 69. 42” rnd bbl. Missing lock and screws. “NH” is stamped on the left side of bbl. This has been stamped twice, giving an appearance of shadow letters. “JAS” cartouche on left side of stock. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the metal parts with scattered light pitting, heavier at the breech. Wood has sharp edges and no signs of use. Someone has attempted to install a lockplate with a tit on the rear, causing an indention to the wood. 4-58267 FS14 (1,000-1,500)

122
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840 CONVERSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 42” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1841” vertically at rear of lockplate. Eagle over “US” is in front of cock. 1841 date also appears on bbl tang. Standard inspector marks on bbl. “JM” and “TW” cartouches on left side of stock. Converted by Belgian method with nipple screwed directly into bbl. 18” triangular bayonet with concave top is marked “US” at rear. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with slight signs of cleaning. Wood has been lightly sanded and reoiled. Mechanically fine. Bayonet has also been lightly cleaned. 4-58431 FS121 (1,000-1,500)

123
$4,600.00

WHITNEY PLYMOUTH RIFLE WITH DAHLGREN BAYONET. SN 262. Standard “WHITNEY-VILLE” marking on lockplate. Dated 1863 at rear. The “V” & “P” are on the left quarter flat of bbl, but no US mark appears there or on the lock. It does appear on buttplate. Rear sight is graduated to 1,000 yards. Notice that there is no spur on trigger guard. The bayonet is marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE. / MASS.” on left ricasso, “1861.” on the right. The number “1210” is stamped on the wood grip of the hilt, which does not match the number on the bayonet lug. Leather scabbard has a brass throat and tip. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to bright except for the loading rod, which still has a rust/brown patina. Light pitting remains, except on the lock, which has moderate to heavy pitting. Stock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanically good. Bayonet blade is bright with slight scratching at rear. Hilt, throat, and drag have mellow patina. Leather of the scabbard is fine. 4-58721 FS107 (2,500-3,500)

124
$4,887.00

VERY FINE REMINGTON ZOUAVE RIFLE WITH SLING AND BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. 33” rnd bbl. Standard Remington marks on lockplate. Dated 1863 on both lock and bbl. Sharp “HDJ” and “BH” cartouches on left flat of the stock. “STEEL” and “H.S.L.” inspector marks on left side of bbl. Bayonet has “B.H.” inspector marks on top flat of the hilt with single initials in other places. Leather scabbard has brass throat and drag. 1-1/8” single-hook sling has no visible markings. CONDITION: Excellent with bright casehardening colors on lockplate, somewhat faded with scattered pitting on the hammer. Bbl retains about 95% of dull blue finish. Stock has sharp edges and only minor dents and dings. Bayonet is bright with light patina on the hilt, somewhat darker on the throat and drag. Leather has minor finish cracks, but is still solid. Sling is stained but still supple. 4-58725 FS105 (3,000-4,000)

125
$2,357.00

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” RIFLE. Cal. 56. NSN. 33” rnd bbl. Marked “HARPERS / FERRY / 1851” vertically on the tail of the lockplate. Bbl date is unreadable. Proof marks on left side of bbl are very faint, but the added inspector marks ahead of these “AW / P” are clear, as are the “W.C.K” on the right side of bbl. CONDITION: Bbl has been cleaned with some light pitting and surface rust remaining. Wood has been cleaned with some gouges and scratches remaining. There are also scratches on the patchbox, trigger guard, and buttplate. Mechanically good. 4-58718 FS100 (1,250-2,250)

126
$1,495.00

UNIDENTIFIED BREECHLOADING RIFLE. SN: NSN. Cal 58. 31” rnd bbl. No markings. Stock and mountings appear to be from a Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, except the stock has been cut for a back action lockplate and been filled. Action features a breechblock which pivots upward. Gun is fired from an open bolt. Ramrod is replaced. Rear sight is bent. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with light to moderate pitting. Large chunk of wood is missing at the rear of the action and another crack goes forward about 5” from this opening. Mechanically functional. 4-58262 FS9 (1,000-1,500)

127
$3,795.00

LINDSAY TWO-SHOT MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Marked “LINDSAY / PATENT’D.OCT. 9. 1860” on top of breech. Two “ADK” cartouches on left side of stock. 18” Model 1855 bayonet. Scabbard has an integral black frog and a brass tip. CONDITION: Appears to be unused with scattered light pitting on bright metal surfaces. Stock has sharp edges and does not have normal crack at wrist. Bayonet has been cleaned to bright and has scattered light pitting. Scabbard has minor cracks and chips to the finish. Tip is loose. Edwards Collection 4-58533 FS128 (4,000-6,000)

128
$230.00

RARE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL WOODEN FENCING RIFLE. Made in period 1913-14, these rifles are made of dense heavy wood, apparently Philippine mahogany, having an overall length of about 59” x 1-5/8” thick. They are made in the basic shape of a rifle with heavy extended “bayonet” area that is made to accept a padded ball at tip. This one has the remnants of leather with a series of small nails. It has a large reinforcing rivet through the wide part at muzzle area and two more through buttstock to prevent splintering. One of these rifles is pictured on p. 104 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. They were apparently made for issue to the U.S. Army 2nd Division. Consignor states that this item was obtained from the Army Post at Texas City, TX, which was hone to the 2nd Division. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains a dark smooth patina with some splintering & cracks in the butt. Edwards Collection 4-58534 JR488 (500-1,000)

128a
$15,525.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD SECOND MODEL OFFICER’S MODEL RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. NSN. 26” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on bbl, breechblock, and lockplate. “SWP” cartouche dated 1881 on left side of stock. The date 1881 is also stamped on receiver, where serial number is normally found. Receiver, lock, trigger guard, buttplate, forearm tip, and bbl band are engraved. Second type sight with short oval base is installed on top of wrist, which is checkered. Forearm and detachable pistol grip are also checkered. The hickory ramrod has the proper nickel-plated fittings on both ends. Pistol grip was patented by Frank W. Freund. Springfield failed to pay him for his rights; he sued and eventually won $20,000 for this misuse. Only 250 of these second models were made. There are no markings to indicate orig owner. All of these were made on special order. CONDITION: Good to very good. Smooth gray/brown patina overall. Traces of blue show on the bbl. Most of the plating remains on the forearm tip and cleaning rod. Stock shows light dents and scratches, but is still solid. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58475 FS110 (20,000-30,000)

128b
$19,550.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICER’S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. NSN. Fine officer’s rifle with 26” tapered rnd bbl, Beach’s combination front sight with pin on top of the loop. It has a ski jump rifle ladder rear sight graduated to 500 yards on left side and 1,200 yards on ladder. It has “VP” & eagle proofs with another “P” near receiver ring. Low arch breechblock has small lettered “U.S. / MODEL / 1873” and lockplate is only marked with an eagle & “US / SPRINGFIELD”. Bottom of bbl has a sgl iron guide for orig brass tipped hickory rod. Mounted with 1-pc straight grain walnut stock with fancy silver-plated, pewter tip & sgl band with coarse checkered forestock & checkered straight grip with attached checkered pistol grip & rifle/carbine buttplate without trap that has “US” on tang. Top of wrist is mounted with an orig oval base, tang sight with 3-1/2” staff. Lockplate, breechblock, thumb lever, receiver ring, trigger guard, nosecap & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Only 477 of these beautiful rifles were made in period 1875 through 1885. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue. Breechblock, receiver, lockplate & hammer retain faint traces of case colors, being mostly a smooth, dark, silver/gray patina. Engraving is still sharp & clear. Trigger guard retains about 50% silvered case colors & buttplate 30-40% silvered case colors with pitting on heel. Pewter nosecap retains 65-70% orig milky nickel. Wood is sound with a couple of bruises in forearm checkering and another on wrist with light handling & use marks thereafter. There are a couple of small chips around rear lockplate screw and a stain on left side of comb. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of light orange peel effect. 4-60284 JR535 (20,000-30,000)

129
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE PRESENTATION SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 50-70. SN 434. 29-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lock and breechblock. 1868 improvements, including the single step ramrod & sgl leaf rear sight with graduations to 9 are included. Breechblock is dated 1870. Top of buttplate is engraved in script “J A J Creswell / Elkton MD”. Left side of stock has a sharp “ESA” cartouche. John Andrew Jackson Creswell was a Representative & Senator from Maryland. He was appointed Postmaster General in Ulysses S Grant’s cabinet from 1869-1874. Among the papers accompanying this rifle is a copy of the letter from the Chief of Ordnance with the Commanding Officer at Springfield Armory: “You will be pleased to make a Springfield breech loading Musket for the Post Master General, and sent it to this office with a bill or statement of the cost of the same. The musket is to be of the same length, and to have the same stock (which is to be varnished) as the Cadet Musket, Model of 1866. The arm to be fine sighted and provided with a set trigger; the barrel to be browned; and the name – “J. A. J. Creswell” – to be stamped on the tang of the Butt plate, as the Cadet Muskets are now marked.” This appears to be the single “sporting rifle” that was made in 1871. While the sights appear to be normal, an unusual single set trigger with a large adjustment screw at the rear has been added. Other items accompanying the lot are copies of Creswell’s “REBEL RESOLUTION” of 14 Feb 1861, an autograph, and 2 copies of portraits in gold frames. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains most of blue on bbl and tang with casehardening pattern visible on breechblock and lockplate. Wood is sharp, with minor handling marks. Most of varnish remains. Mechanically fine. 4-58869 FS690 (25,000-50,000)

130
$1,955.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 OR FIRST ALLEN CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. 36-1/2” rnd bbl. Lockplate is dated 1865. There is an “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock, but it is not completely readable. CONDITION: Traces of casehardening colors on lock and hammer, otherwise gray to brown patina with light surface rust and pitting. Wood has two short cracks at rear of lockplate, otherwise normal dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Bore is good. Edwards Collection 4-58450 (1,500-3,000)

131
$2,875.00

SPRINGFIELD SECOND ALLEN CONVERSION WITH SLING AND BAYONET. Cal. 50. NSN. 36-1/2” rnd bbl. Springfield beveled lockplate dated 1864, “1869 / eagle head” on top of breechblock. “RJH” cartouche on left side of stock. The remains of inspector marks are at rear of bbl. CONDITION: Fine to excellent with good casehardening colors mixed with surface rust on lockplate and hammer. Most of the black finish remains on breechblock, but only traces on the attaching metal. Action is fine. Bore is bright. Single-hook brown leather sling is unmarked and has light cracks and scuffing. Bayonet is fine with scattered spots of light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58452 (1,500-2,500)

132
$4,082.00

VERY SCARCE FIRST MODEL ALLEN CONVERSION RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. 37” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate, which is dated 1863. There is an “ESA” cartouche at the rear of the counterplate and a “SWP” cartouche at the front. CONDITION: Bright metal with scattered light pitting. Casehardening on lockplate has mostly turned to silver. Black on the breechblock is bright. Edges of the wood are sharp, and only minor dents and scratches appear. Blade of the bayonet has been cleaned, but some surface rust remains. Socket is covered with rust and dried grease. 4-58729 FS103 (3,000-5,000)

133
$920.00

SPRINGFIELD SECOND ALLEN CONVERSION RIFLE WITH SLING. Cal. 50. NSN. 36-5/8” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate dated 1864. Breechblock is dated 1866. Faint cartouche under varnish on left side of stock. Sling has faint maker’s and inspector marks but does not appear to have much age. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with some signs of cleaning. Stock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright but has moderate pitting in grooves. 4-58730 (1,000-2,000)

134
$690.00

SPRINGFIELD SECOND ALLEN CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield beveled lockplate dated 1864. Breechblock is marked “1869 / eagle head”. There is an unreadable cartouche on left side of stock, which has also been stamped with the number “16”. This is considered by some to be a legitimate arsenal variation, but it originally had a longer bbl and stock. The orig middle bbl band and spring have been removed, the slot for the spring filled, and the contour of the stock changed in that area. This was probably done by Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina mixed with light surface rust and signs of cleaning with darker patina on breech assembly and lock. Stock has been lightly cleaned with minor dents and scratches. Forearm has been refinished. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark. Edwards Collection 4-58453 (1,000-2,000)

135
$2,530.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CONVERSION MUSKET. Cal. 50/70. SN 11451. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Dated 1863 on beveled lockplate. Marked “1869 / eagle head over crossed arrows / U.S.” on top of breechblock. There are four cartouches on left flat of stock, two “ESA” and two “FWS”. Initials “W.O.G.” are stamped on left side of stock near buttplate. CONDITION: Most of near-black finish on the action and rear sight remains. Lockplate has faint traces of color around hammer, but is mostly gray. Hammer has slightly more casehardening color. Right pieces have scattered spots of light surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks and mostly sharp edges. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with some light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58454 FS135 (2,500-4,000)

136
$460.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1866 RIFLE. NSN. 50/70 Cal. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard markings on the breechblock and lock. “CA” has been stamped on top of the breechblock hinge. This is the same mark that appears on Remington revolvers, but its meaning is not known. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with light surface rust and some signs of cleaning. Forearm has two bands with the center position filled in. Stock has been heavily sanded and refinished. Ramrod is a replacement. Mechanically fine. 4-59024 FS709 (500-800)

137
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE WITH HISTORY. Cal. 50/70. SN 1974. 29-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate, which is dated 1864. Breechblock is marked “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”, “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. Documents from West Point Museum identify gun as being used by Cadet William H. Low, Jr., of the Class of 1868, who graduated in 1873. Copy of his service records from the National Archives also accompanies gun. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is mostly gray with signs of cleaning on bbl and trigger guard. Light to moderate pitting elsewhere. Wood is fine, but shows signs of cleaning. Mechanically excellent. 4-58731 FS97 (3,000-5,000)

138
$5,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE 30 CALIBER EXPERIMENTAL SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN D. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Only 15 of these were originally made. Besides the cal., the main differences in these rifles are the stock and breech mechanism. Stock is rounded at tip with no metal or ramrod provisions. There is also a reinforced upper hand guard with two iron straps across top. Buffington type sight is not marked for range. Front sight has blade inserted in attached high block. While the receiver is cut for the positive cam mechanism, it is not mounted on the breechblock. Breechblock has the normal screw under the breechblock to retain the firing pin, rather than the one on the side. There is no camming action to the lock. Two compartments under rotating trapdoor on buttplate are short. Top of breechblock is unmarked. Some unidentified markings on top of bbl to rear of rear sight. CONDITION: About 30% of blue remains, mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Breechblock shows some heat color but no finish. Stock is very good, with light to normal handling marks. Mechanically, the breechblock does not quite fit. Edwards Collection 4-58496 FS137 (10,000-20,000)

139
$2,300.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1880 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH TRIANGULAR RAMROD BAYONET AND SLING. Cal. 45/70. SN 154930. 42-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield Model 1873 markings on bbl, breechblock, and lockplate. “SWP” cartouche dated 1881 on left side of stock. 15-1/2” triangular ramrod bayonet tapering to round rod with total length of 35-1/2”. Front sight has a cover. Rear sight is standard ski jump type marked “R” on left side. 1-1/8” single hook sling is unmarked. Broken cartridge extractor and takedown tool under the trap door in butt. Only 1,001 of these were made. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with slight traces of blue. Stock has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58484 FS109 (3,500-5,000)

140
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH RAMROD BAYONET. Cal. 45-70. SN 534428. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1891 on left side of stock. CONDITION: Very fine. 90% blue on bbl and bbl bands, 70% on lockplate, trigger guard, and buttplate. Casehardening has mostly silvered out on top of breechblock, but is bright underneath and on tang. Stock has minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. 4-59065 (1,500-2,000)

141
$4,830.00

FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 45-70. SN 483536. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated “1889” on left side of stock. Standard US markings on 18-1/2” triangular bayonet. Leather frog is attached to leather belt loop with a “US” brass rosette. CONDITION: Excellent, with little sign of wear, except at muzzle, where bayonet has worn about 1/4” of finish. Wood has only tiny handling marks. Casehardening on breechblock is brilliant. Action is fine. Blade of bayonet has about 95% bright blue, socket about 75%. Scabbard retains about half of blue mixed with surface rust, with areas of scale and pitting. Frog and belt loop are chipped and cracked. 4-59064 FS696 (2,000-3,000)

142
$1,610.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAP DOOR RIFLE. SN 339024. 45/70 Cal. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Model 1873 low arch breechblock, Buffington sight. CONDITION: Excellent. Bright blue on the bbl and bright casehardening on the breechblock, brilliant on the tang. Stock has minor handling marks. Action is excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58598 FS708 (2,000-2,500)

143
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 203082. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and “U.S. / MODEL / 1873” on breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1892 on left side of stock. Equipped with Buffington rear sight. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% bright blue & casehardening. Minor handling marks on wood. Mechanically excellent. 4-59063 (2,750-3,750)

144
$0.00

ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH METCALF DEVICE AND SLING. SN 68122. Cal. 45/70. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings for this period, including the “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. The Metcalf bar is installed on stock between lockplate and rear bbl band. Wood block holds 8 cartridges. Lid is marked “8. RIFLE CARTRIDGES CAL45” in raised letters. Reverse side, which has mounting lugs, is marked on paper seal “8 RIFLE – BALL / Calibre .45. 70Grains Musket Powder. / Put up at Springfield Armory, Feby.1876”. The opposite side is marked “CARTRIDGES. / Bullet, .405 Grains. / Made at Frankford Arsenal January,1876.”. Tear string is still in place. CONDITION: Fine. Half the remaining blue mixed with surface rust and light pitting on bbl and buttplate. 75% casehardening colors on breechblock, bright on left side. Stock has numerous dents and gouges, which have been varnished over. Mechanically fine. Bore is good. Chips to the varnish coating on the tear string end of the cartridge box. Lower half of seal has been torn, and there are chips on edge of upper seal but has not been opened. 4-58350 FS159 (3,000-4,000)

145
$4,600.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 415528. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Only 100 of these rifles were made, all in 1888. These are easily identified by the screw showing on the right side of the breechblock. This screw was needed to hold the firing pin in place after the bottom of the breechblock was altered to allow a movable breechblock lock. When the lever is lifted, the lock is moved to the left by a cam inside the block. This pulls the shoulder on the inside of the lever out of the notch in the side of the receiver, allowing the block to be opened. Breechblock is marked “U.S / MODEL / 1888”. Lockplate has standard markings. “SWP” cartouche is also dated “1888”. CONDITION: Near excellent. 90% blue mixed with light surface rust and pitting on bbl, lockplate, buttplate, and bbl bands. Bright casehardening colors on breechblock, brilliant on inside and on tang. Stock has minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. 4-59047 FS692 (10,000-15,000)

146
$690.00

MILLER CONVERSION MODEL 1861 MUSKET. Cal. 58 RF. SN 1404. 39” rnd bbl. Marked “eagle / U.S. / PARKERS’ SNOW & CO. / MERIDEN.CONN.” in front of hammer and “1863” at tail of lockplate. Breechblock is marked “W.H.& G.W. MILLER / PATENT MAY 23. 1865 / MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO. / MERIDEN. CONN.”. No cartouche is visible. Only 2,000 of these were made, mostly for issue to state militia companies, but only 45 issued to the state of New York and 50 to the state of Maryland can be verified. Breechblock latch spring and screw are missing. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. Scattered light pitting. Stock has normal handling marks. Mechanically needs parts. Firing pin is frozen. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58562 (1,000-1,500)

147
$1,610.00

TOWER BERDAN CONVERSION RIFLE. SN 235. 577 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Marked “1861 / TOWER” on the lockplate in front of the hammer. There is a crown at the tail of the lockplate. Birmingham proof marks are stamped on the left side of the bbl and “PATENTED / FED. 27. 1866” on the left flat of the stock. This conversion is almost exactly like the American Allin second model conversion made at Springfield with the new hinge fastened to the top of the bbl. Only a few of these were made before the Snider was adopted. CONDITION: 50% blue mixed with brown patina on the bbl. Faint traces of casehardening pattern on the lockplate. Mostly brown patina elsewhere. Stock shows normal use. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58561 FS683 (2,000-3-000)

147a
$3,105.00

NELSON LEWIS PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. NSN. 50 Cal. 27-3/4” oct bbl. Missing the false muzzle. Marked “N. LEWIS / MAKER / TROY / N.Y” on the top flat of the bbl. The rear bbl sight has been removed. The front has been replaced with a scope ring. A 32-3/8” telescope is mounted between the ring and the mount on the upper tang. The scope is marked “WM MALCOLM / –& CO.– / SYRACUSE./ — N.Y.– ” on an octagonal German silver plate on top. Dbl set trigger and iron semi Schutzen buttplate. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina on the bbl and hammer. Some casehardening pattern remains on the lockplate. Triggerguard has been broken and brazed. Stock has numerous dents and scratches. Optics are cloudy. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58637 (1,000-2,000)

147b
$805.00

DAINTY PERCUSSION UNDERHAMMER RIFLE. NSN. 36 Cal. 24-1/2” part oct bbl. There are no markings on this rifle. The hammer completely surrounds the trigger. The German silver side opening patchbox is engraved with a running buck. The other German silver mounts have matching engravings which is repeated on the two iron tangs. The opening button for the matchbox is in a short escutcheon on the column of the stock. The ramrod is missing. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with light to moderate pitting overall. Bbl has been blown at the rear and repaired with brazing. Wood has been cleaned. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58602 FS710 (800-1,200)

147c
$1,725.00

UNIDENTIFIED TIP UP RIFLE/SHOTGUN. NSN. Cal. 40. 16 ga. 32” oct bbl. Mechanism is similar to the Stevens, with bbl release push button on right side of frame instead of left. A single extractor, which operates on both bbls, is pivoted on right side of frame. Pistol grip stock is checkered at wrist. There is no forearm. Back action locks mounted on each side. Front sight has German silver blade. Rear sight is a standard semi-buckhorn. Rifle buttplate. Cal. of bbl has not been determined, but appears to be a 38/56. CONDITION: About 60% of orig brown finish is mixed with gray/brown patina with wear on edges and widely scattered specks of surface rust. Wood is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically good. 8-76187 (1,500-2,500)

147d
$1,437.00

ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 311. 4-shot revolving shotgun with 28-1/2” rnd bbl with sgl bead and adjustable choke at muzzle. Unusual revolving arm in that cocking hammer rotates the enclosed cylinder and bolt remains open until trigger is pulled which then drives the cartridge into chamber and fires it. Mounted with straight grain, American walnut, uncheckered, with tapered rnd forearm with pewter tip. It has a finger rest trigger guard & smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of orig finish, being mostly a blue/brown patina and receiver is a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound, dark & oil stained. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 8-76183 JR566 (1,000-1,500)

148
$2,300.00

OVER/UNDER RIFLE/SHOTGUN BY JOHN SHROCK WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 45 perc/11 bore. NSN. 32-3/4” steel bbls with makers name “J.D. SHROCK” on top of rifle bbl. Top bbl contains a notched rear sight & blade front sight. There is an artificially striped shotgun loading rod with brass tip & partial brass end on one side and a matching rifle loading rod on other side which has the ball screw & cover remaining. It uses matching engraved locks on either side of gun, one for rifle & one for shotgun. It has typical Remington furniture. Buttplate, loop triggerguard, patchbox cap box, toe plate, comb plate & cheek plate are all German silver with line engraving around the side. According to consignor’s research file which is included as provenance, Schrock used Remington parts to build his firearms in Indiana. Accompanying the piece are an orig powder horn & a pouch with a wooden powder measure & a nipple pick & brush. The pouch at one time contained a “SHROCK” marked brass sugarloaf bullet mold, steel wad cutter, extra sight, tin box of caps, a mainspring vice, turkey quill tube, bag of lead balls & cardboard wad. These items are now in a framed display box. Powder horn is inscribed with owner’s name “D. L. BULLMAN” and dated “FEBUARY1868”. The research file contains information on Jacob D. Shrock & his son, Harvey Shrock and other pertinent information. There is an article about the Shrocks & the rifle on p. 6 of Muzzle Blasts, a publication from Portsmouth, Ohio dated March 1947 (The article has last name spelled differently than what is on rifle/shotgun). CONDITION: Smooth gray/brown patina overall with traces of orig brown in protected places. Black finish on stock has worn through in some areas but is generally fine with minor dents & scratches. Nipples have been replaced. Mechanically fine. 4-59365 JH147 (1,500-2,250)

149
$1,150.00

STEVENS PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE WITH REMINGTON BARREL AND REMINGTON LOCK. NSN. 44 Cal. 32-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “REMINGTON” on engraved lockplate and “H. STEVENS / CAST STEEL” on the top flat of the engraved bbl. “RH”, presumably the owner’s initials, have been stamped on the bbl and tang. Brass mountings except for silver wedge escutcheons and pewter forearm tip. Iron ramrod with ball screw at the end. The folding peep sight is mounted at the rear of the tang. The elevator on the rear bbl side is a replacement. “S.W. Good” is scratched on a German silver-plate on the left flat of the stock. CONDITION: Brown patina mixed with light pitting. Stock shows repair beneath the lockplate and at the lockplate screw. Wood has been refinished. Mechanically good. 4-59362 FS607 (1,000-1,500)

150
$1,725.00

ENGRAVED REMINGTON HALF STOCK PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADER RIFLE. Cal. About 38. NSN. Target rifle with 28” oct bbl with standard field sight plus adjustable peep sight & has set trigger. Bbl stamped “REMINGTON CAST STEEL”. Lock and all German silver hardware appear to be Remington, including patchbox, buttplate & triggerguard. Walnut stock & orig ramrod. Rifle was custom made by unknown gunsmith using Remington supplied parts. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig fine brown with some dents, possibly vice marks on both sides and fine pitting around the bolster. Lockplate and hammer also retain a fine dark brown patina with some scattered light surface pitting. The German silver furniture retains a fine patina. Wood is sound with an orig clean oil finish and light handling and use marks. Mechanics are crisp. Fine strong bore with light pitting. 4-59361 JH2 (800-1,200)

151
$575.00

WOODCOCK PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE. NSN. 8 ga. 54” part oct bbl. Marked “WOODCOCK” in a wave form on the lockplate with Birmingham proof marks on the left quarter-flat of the bbl. The percussion hammer is fitted with a safety dog at the rear. These percussion market hunters’ guns are very rare as large cartridge guns were available by the time this one was made. The wrist is checkered. The bbl is attached to the stock with two wedges. The ramrod has a brass tip and a screw tail. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting, tending towards heavy at the breech. Wood has minor chips, dents and scratches and a repaired crack at the rear lockplate screw. 4-59442 FS605 (750-1,500)

152
$4,887.00

REMINGTON JENKS CARBINE WITH POWDER FLASK. SN 3/16. Cal.54. Bbl length 24-1/4”. Marked “REMINGTON’S / HERKIMER / N.Y.” on the lockplate and “W.JENKS / U.S.N / RP / P / 1847 / CAST-STEEL” on top of the bbl. The loading aperture is oval “JP” cartouche on the left side of the stock with inspector initials on other parts. The 7-3/4” Fouled Anchor is marked “STIMPSON / O.H.P / 1845” on the top, “P” on the side of the top ring and “O.H.P.” on the body. The spout has been replaced. The rings are intact. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 70% of the thinning brown on the bbl and half of the mottled blue on the operating lever and lockplate. Wood is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Flask is excellent, retaining about 80% of the thinning brown varnish. Top has been cleaned but has toned nicely. 4-59363 FS604 (5,000-7,000)

153
$1,955.00

FINE HAMPTON FLINTLOCK SHOTGUN. NSN. 18 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “HAMPTON” on both lockplates. This is a late (Circa 1810) flintlock shotgun with roller springs for the frizzen. The straight walnut stock is checkered at the wrist and has blank silver-plated thumb piece. The ramrod has a brass tip and an iron worm. The iron fittings are lightly engraved except for the tailpipe which is plain. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with some signs of cleaning. Stock has been repaired between the triggerguard and forearm tip and has been refinished in that area. There are dents and scratches on the butt portion of the stock. Mechanically fine. 4-59441 FS644 (1,000-1,500)

154
$2,645.00

SUTHERLAND CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN POSSIBLY CONFEDERATE USED. SN 1077. 20 ga. 33-3/4” ribbed bbls. Marked in gothic letters “S. Sutherland” on the right lockplate and “Richmond Virga” on the left lockplate. There is an illegible inscription on top of the bbl. Birmingham proof marks are on the bottom of the bbl along with the maker’s mark “H&S”. Samuel Sutherland was an importer and dealer in Richmond from 1831 until his death in 1875. This shotgun has a very wide rib indicating that it is probably early. It has three German silver bands around the rear of the bbl and three more on the breech plug. The ramrod is a replacement. There is a German silver wear plate under the breech plug and bbl tang. CONDITION: Engraving on the bbl rib shows considerable wear. All metal parts show a brown patina. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59333 (2,000-2,500)

155
$230.00

UNUSUAL PRATT DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. NSN. 12 ga. 32” ribbed bbls. Marked in script “H Pratt” on top of the bbl and “CHANCE” on the right lockplate. Circa 1850-1851. Each lockplate is screwed directly to the breech. Dbl loop triggerguard is engraved to match the lockplate, tailpipe and buttplate. The ramrod has a brass tip and a broken ball screw. The bbls are very heavy. CONDITION: Mottled gray/brown patina overall with traces of blue on the hammers and even light pitting. Stock has been repaired and refinished. Mechanically fine. Nipples have been replaced. 4-59433 FS643 (800-1,200)

156
$517.00

EVANS DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN 220. 10 ga. 30-1/2” ribbed bbl. Marked “J. E. EVANS PHILADA” on both locks and the bbl rib. Fancy grain, walnut stock has a long checkering pattern at the wrist and separate patterns on each side of the forearm. The ramrod has a brass tip and a ball screw covered with copper at the tail. The nipples are replaced. Companion JE Evans derringer will be found elsewhere in this auction. CONDITION: About half of the brown remains on the Damascus pattern of the bbl with light to moderate pitting at the rear. Casehardening has silvered out on the locks with only a mottled pattern remaining. Wood is fine with minor dents and scratches at the rear somewhere on the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-59438 FS633 (800-1,200)

157
$460.00

ALLEN & THURBER DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. NSN. 10 ga. 31-3/4” ribbed bbls. Marked “ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER” on top of the bbl rib. The 5” oval iron frame is engraved but has no markings. It is attached to the bbls by a screw in the bottom which requires a special wrench for removal. The hammers, triggerguard, tailpipe and buttplate have floral engraving. The hickory ramrod has a brass tip with a reversible worm on the opposite end. The semi-deluxe walnut stock has a small area of checkering behind the frame. The forearm is plain. CONDITION: Good. Brown patina overall, moderate pitting at the breech. Patina has been enhanced. Wood was refinished after the repair on the right side of the butt. Mechanically fine. 4-59434 FS642 (800-1,200)

158
$460.00

IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. NSN. 12 ga. 33-1/2” ribbed bbl. Marked “IMPORTED BY- E – REMINGTON & SONS – ILION – N Y” on top of the Damascus bbl. There are Birmingham and crown over both “BP” proof marks on the bottom of the bbl with makers initials “WR” on the bottom of the bbls and “J. W.” on the bottom rib. The locks are lightly engraved, but the balance of the furniture is plain. The wood ramrod has a brass tip on each end. Accompanying the gun are advertisements by Remington describing their imported shotguns and other items. Consignor believes this was a sample gun, made perhaps by Westley Richards, in England to entice Remington to import and sell English shotguns (see ad) before the Civil War, since Remington was not selling guns at the time. Consignor and those in the Remington Society Research Team have never seen another so marked. This gun was pictured in The Guns of Remington by Howard Madaus, p. 7. CONDITIONS: Retains most of the refinish on all metal parts. Stock has some dents and a repair with a replaced sliver on the right side of the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-59439 (1,200-1,600)

159
$230.00

UNIDENTIFIED BELGIAN SHOTGUN. SN 344. 20 ga. 27-5/8” ribbed bbls with Belgian proof marks and “crown / CP” maker’s mark on the bottom. The locks, triggerguard, buttplate and tailpipe have minimal engraving. There is a packet of material concerning a soldier, David Fulmer, accompanying this gun. The gun was purchased from the descendents of a David Fuller who was an engineer of the ship that took U. S. Grant around the world after the Civil War closed. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59443 FS666 (800-1,200)

160
$1,150.00

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 bore. NSN. These rare shotguns were recently identified, around 1990, by Jay Huber, only after he had purchased an extremely rare 1877 Remington catalogue which listed this model of shotgun. Prior to then they had been identified by a variety of names and even as cheap European imports. Mr. Huber is responsible for this shotgun’s listing in Flayderman’s Guide. Very simply constructed, these shotguns have a 35” rnd bbl with sgl brass bead & deep sighting notch in hammer nose. It has two iron guides on bottom containing its orig, hickory, brass tipped ramrod. Receiver is very simple, flat sided with radiused front & rear sides, center hammer with top & bottom tangs and a simple finger rest, iron trigger guard. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with a 10-1/2” rnd forearm with iron tip & straight stock with smooth iron shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by copies of an 1873 Remington pamphlet and p. 21 of Remington 1877 catalogue, both advertising this shotgun. The 1873 pamphlet states that “having made & sold 10,000 of these guns within the past few years, we now feel warranted in resuming their manufacture.”. This is, seemingly, an exaggeration in the production figures but regardless, there probably are many more out there in collections that are unidentified as they are completely unmarked. This shotgun was part of the exhibit “Arms & Art of the Remington Arms Company” at the Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY in 1997 and is pictured on p. 251 of the book The Guns of Remington, Madaus & Goodwin. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains a smooth, bright, brown finish, probably original, slightly thin over forearm area. Receiver retains traces of blue finish, being predominately a dark brown patina overall. Wood is sound with handling & use marks and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong pitted bore. 4-59429 JR387 (1,000-2,000)

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$1,725.00

FINE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 615. 10 ga. 32” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. This is a grade 3 shotgun with engraved lockplates, triggerguard and action, checkered deluxe pistol grip wood and an iron buttplate. This gun has been professionally refurbished to new condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine as refurbished. Areas of light pitting scattered on the surfaces. Casehardening colors are brilliant. Stock shows no use. Mechanically excellent. 4-59417 FS635 (2,000-3,000)

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$575.00

FINE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 3637. 10 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. This is a grade 5 shotgun with engraved lockplates, triggerguard and action, checkered deluxe pistol grip wood and an iron buttplate. This gun has been professionally refurbished to new condition. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. CONDITION: Fine as refurbished. Scattered areas with light pitting. Wood is fine with minor dents and scratches. Action is fine. 4-59416 FS640 (1,000-2,000)

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$2,300.00

UNUSUAL REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1874 DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 860. 10 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” inside an engraved box on top of the bbl rib, and “A E.WHITMORE.’S / PATENTS / AUG. 8. 1871 / APR.16.1872” on the top locking bar. Various letters and numbers appear on the water table and bottom of the bbls. There is no number to indicate the grade, but the extra engraving on the hammer, action, bbls and buttplate indicate that it could be a grade 3. The factory letter does not give any information on this gun. The straight grip walnut stock is checkered and has a slight tiger stripe grain. This gun was pictured in The Guns of Remington by Howard Madaus, p. 252. CONDITION: Traces of brown remain on the Damascus pattern and some of the casehardening pattern, but no color. Stock is very good with few nicks and dents. Mechanically fine. 4-59419 FS665 (1,250-1,750)

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$1,035.00

REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 2026. 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. The bottom of each bbl has the number 0, apparently the grade. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. There is some silvering on the action and traces of casehardening color where protected by the hammers. Stock is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-59418 FS638 (1,000-1,500)

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$1,840.00

REMINGTON WHITMORE EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1874 DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE/SHOTGUN. SN 1213. 10 ga. & 40/70 BN Cal. 28-1/2” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. The forearm is attached with a key. Straight, plain stock with plain iron buttplate. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. The very heavy rifle bbl is on the right side. The sights for it are screwed to the top rib. The lead or soldered joining the two bbls is exposed at the muzzle. CONDITION: Fine as professionally refinished with sharp markings remaining on the rib and brilliant casehardening colors on the action, fading slightly on the buttplate. Minor chips are missing from the stock at the action. Triggerguard shows some wear. Mechanically fine. 4-59431 (1,500-2,000)

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$460.00

REMINGTON SCARCE MODEL 1883 DOUBLE BARRELL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 14669. 10 ga. 26-3/4” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y” on top of the bbl rib. The bottom of each bbl has the number 5, apparently the grade. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls including the number 3 indicating the grade. The gutta percha buttplate has the “ER & S” logo in a circle in the center of the checkering. This shotgun is pictured in The Guns of Remington by Howard Madaus, p. 255. CONDITION: Smooth gray/brown patina overall with traces of casehardening color on the action. Wood has dents and scratches with some oil soaking at the grip and on the forearm. Bbls have been shortened and the lead is exposed at the muzzle. Mechanically good. 4-59432 FS637 (1,500-2,500)

167
$805.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1882 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER DAMASCUS SHOTGUN WITH INSERT RIFLE BARREL. SN 4924. 12 ga and 45/70 Cal. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on the bbl rib. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and letters on the water table and bbls. The walnut stock has a checkered pistol grip and a smooth iron buttplate. The forearm is fastened with a latch. The insert bbl is full length and retained by a 1/8” knurled ring at the muzzle. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on the bbls with some of the Damascus pattern visible. About half of the casehardening colors remains on the lockplates but it has mostly silvered out on the rest of the action. Wood is very good with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-59424 FS663 (1,000-1,500)

168
$690.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1885 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 16871. 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib, “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. The gutta percha buttplate has the “ER & S” logo in a circle in the center of the checkering. The pistol grip has a round knob and is fully checkered. There are other numbers on the water table and bottom of the bbls. This shotgun is pictured in The Guns of Remington by Howard Madaus, p. 255. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Half of the brown remaining on the Damascus pattern of the bbls and 30% of the casehardening remaining on the action, bright around the hammers. All metal has spots of light surface rust with some scattered pitting. Wood is fine with light scratches and dents. Mechanically fine. 4-59430 FS634 (800-1,200)

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$1,150.00

RARE REMINGTON WHITMORE MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 764. 10 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y.” on top of the bbl rib. This action is also known as the “Lift Lever”. . “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. This is a late shotgun with the latch type forearm release. The semi-deluxe walnut stock has a checkered pistol grip and forearm and a smooth iron buttplate. The factory letter says that no factory data is available, but indicates that this is a very late gun. CONDITION: Good. Some finish remaining on the bbl mixed with spots of surface rust and pitting. Finish on the action has mostly turned to a gray patina with light pitting. Wood has been refinished with a few dents and scratches remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-59420 FS639 (1,000-2,000)

170
$3,105.00

FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1885 DOUBLE BARREL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. SN 21148. 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N. Y” on top of the bbl rib. The bottom of each bbl has the number 5, apparently the grade. “PATENT. / AUG.8.1871 / APR.10.1872” on the water table. These patents were issued to A. E. Whitmore and covered the locking system. There are other numbers and initials on the water table and bottom of bbls. The gutta percha buttplate has the “ER & S” logo in a circle in the center of the checkering. CONDITION: Near excellent. 95% blue/brown on the Damascus pattern of the bbls, fading on the rib. 90% casehardening colors on the lockplates, hammers and upper tang, silvering out on the bottom of the action. Triggerguard only has traces of finish. Stock is fine with minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59436 FS636 (2,000-3,000)

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$1,725.00

*LOT OF THREE REMINGTON SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. 1) No 3 or Model 1893. SN 60648, well beyond the accepted serial number range for this model. 12 ga. 30” rnd bbl. Marked “– REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y. U S A –” on top of the bbl. The hard rubber buttplate has the “RACo” logo inside a fancy shield. The cocking lever is on the left side of the action. This gun was pictured in The Guns of Remington by Howard Madaus, p. 258. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of the brilliant casehardening colors on the action and 90% thinning blue on the bbl. Wood has minor dents and scratches but retains most of its varnish. Mechanically excellent. 2) No 9. SN 116467. 12 ga. 30” rnd bbl. Marked “– REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y. U. S. A. –” and “REMINGTON ARMS CO. / ILION, N Y. U. S.A. / PAT OCT 30, 1894.” on the upper tang and “12 gauge” on the bottom of the bbl. Hard rubber buttplate has the “RACo” logo inside a fancy shield. Forearm is attached to the metal with a screw instead of the pushbutton on the above gun. Bbl pivot has a lever for removal folded into the frame. CONDITION: Very good. 80% blue on the bbl, case hardening on the frame has mostly silvered out but some color remains around the opening lever. Wood has been cleaned and refinished. Mechanically good. 3) No 9. SN 147482. 12 ga. 32” rnd bbl. Marked “– REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N. Y. U. S. A. –”, “OCT–30–1894 / PATENTED–JUNE–16–1903 / JUNE–28–1904” on the right side of the frame and “12 GA” on the bottom of the bbl. The takedown lever has a square head. CONDITION: Fine. 60% casehardening colors mixed with brown patina on the action, 80% blue on the bbl and light dents and scratches on the wood. Mechanically fine. 4-59425 FS632 (1,250-1,750)

172
$1,610.00

REMINGTON #2 ROLLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 253. Standard #2 Rolling Block shotgun made up from left over military Rolling Block contract rifle parts. It has standard military buttplate, 32” plain steel bbl, standard military walnut stock & forearm. This shotgun is pictured on p. 252 of Guns of Remington, Madus. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with freckles of light surface rust. Receiver retains most of its orig brilliant case colors with orig lacquer coating. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-59426 JH4 (1,500-2,500)

173
$1,725.00

REMINGTON BREECH LOADING SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN #1. Cal. 16 ga. For 16B shotgun shells (20 ga. Paper). SN 219. Standard Remington sgl bbl shotgun with 32” rnd bbl, mounted in walnut stock & forearm with steel buttplate. “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY” stamped on frame tang. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a small nick or two. Receiver retains most of its brilliant orig case colors faded on the triggerguard with an applied lacquer finish. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches, some oil staining toward the buttplate and retains most of its fine orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of rust. Originally from the Jay Lewis Collection. 4-59428 JH9 (1,500-2,500)

174
$1,840.00

REMINGTON #1 ROLLING BLOCK BREECH LOADING SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. For 16B shotgun shell (20 ga. Paper). SN 36. Standard #1 Rolling Block Shotgun with 32” twist steel bbl having casehardened frame and standard walnut stock & forearm. This shotgun was purchased by consignor at auction in 1989 from Jack Appel Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about all of its dark Damascus patterns with blue overtones. This is the only Damascus bbl Remington Rolling block shotgun this consignor has ever seen. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors. Wood is sound with some oil staining around the top tang with the forearm retaining most of a restored finish, and the buttstock some minor touch-up with light handling and use marks and light heat crazing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59423 JH3 (1,500-2,500)

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$690.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SHOTGUN. NSN. 16 ga. 32” rnd bbls. Standard 3-line markings on the upper tang. Brass bead front sight, groove in frame rear sight. The nose of the hammer has been altered to allow passage of the shotgun shell into the chamber. Smooth iron buttplate. CONDITION: Good. 40% fading blue mixed with brown patina on the bbl. Traces of blue on the hammer and breechblock. Casehardening pattern is visible on the sides of the frame but no color remains. Bottom of the frame and triggerguard have rust speckles. Stock has normal dents and scratches but is still solid. Mechanically fine. 4-59427 FS645 (1,000-2,000)

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$2,645.00

SCARCE ETHAN ALLEN PATENT ACTION DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 201. Allen’s Patent action shotgun with 27-1/2” Damascus bbls, with smooth concave rib, sgl bead with company name & address & patent information on side opening breechblock. Opening the breechblock exposes chambers for loading & pushing trigger guard down & forward extracts cartridges from chambers. Sides of receiver, breechblock, hammers, trigger guard & tangs are nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, shell grain, American walnut with black tipped splinter forearm with sgl wedge & straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. Accompanied by an orig tooled leather pouch with hinged lid & closure tab that fits over a brass stud. It has two narrow belt loops on back & contains orig metal 4-cartridge insert which contains two orig Allen’s Patent cartridges, one of which is still loaded and four orig copper primers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a smooth, mottled, dark brown patina with about 50% Damascus pattern showing through. Receiver has strong case colors on back edge between hammers, and in sheltered areas elsewhere and on hammers with balance a dark gray patina. Stock has repaired chips by top tang; otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & moderate pitting. Pouch is moderately soiled & stained with some dryness & a repair to tab and retains strong orig finish. One cartridge is fine, retaining most of its orig nickel. The other is a mottled metal color. 4-59435 JR386 (1,400-1,900)

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$4,600.00

REMINGTON PLAIN CURVED HANDLE CANE GUN RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 23. Gutta percha covering, steel tip at base with SN “23”, otherwise, no exterior marks. Shaft is 28-3/16” long & approx. 34-1/4” overall length. Only 5/8” in diameter, making it the smallest of the regular Remington cane guns. Bbl is only 6” long with the balance of shaft being 3/8” in diameter. Smart looking, inconspicuous cane gun. CONDITION: Fine overall with minor scratches & cracks at the joint with the handle. Bore is poor, action is good. 4-59338 JH81 (4,000-5,000)

178
$4,600.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard Zouave rifle with 33” rnd bbl, fastened by two brass bbl bands with patchbox with spare nipple . Blued bbl, casehardened lock, brass buttplate, sling swivels & ramrod. Standard wood stock with very visible cartouches. These arms were made circa 1862-1865 and no record has been found to show that they were issued during Civil War. Many like this are found in fine condition similar to this one. Accompanied by an orig bayonet & scabbard. CONDITION: Fine, near new. Bbl, lock and hammer retain 97-98% orig factory finish with some light surface discoloration on bbl and brilliant case colors on the lockplate and hammer. Stock is sound with light handling and storage marks with two legible cartouches and retains a fine oil finish. Crisp mechanics. Brilliant shiny bore. Bayonet is fine, having been re-polished with some fine pitting at the ricasso. Scabbard is lightly crackled but sound. 4-59364 JH1 (4,000-6,000)

179
$1,035.00

RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK BLACK HILLS RIFLE/SHOTGUN. Cal. 45-60. SN 7712. These rare rifles were produced by Remington as a low cost sporting rifle. The advertisement in their catalogue states “Designed for Hunters and Sportsmen generally, when requiring a well made, reliable gun at a moderate price. Using cheap, but strictly first-class ammunition.” This gun is described as having 28” tapered rnd bbl, German silver, pin front sight on a dovetail with a shotgun type, fixed rear sight. It has maker’s name & address near receiver. It is now smoothbore, apparently having been made into a shotgun. The consignor believes this gun was a prototype shotgun made in the Remimgton factory and never marketed since no 45-60 shot shell ammo was ever produced. A 45-60 cartridge will chamber. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with tapered forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Accompanied by one extremely rare, orig, Remington cartridge for this rifle. Consignor states that he paid $370 for this cartridge several years ago and in all of his years of collecting is the only shotgun example he has ever encountered. Also accompanying are two chamber casts, another shorter 45-60 cartridge and a 45-60 Peabody cartridge, all of which are similar and will chamber in this rifle. Remington cartridge was apparently a dud and was drilled to make a dummy. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bore opened up as noted. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with balance a mottled patina. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas with moderate pitting. Wood is sound with oil staining on forearm & stock around receiver & tangs and retains a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59437 JR388 (1,600-2,500)

180
$805.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 MODEL 1 SHOTGUN. Cal. 16B Brass/20 ga. paper. NSN. Usual configuration with 28” damascus bbl, brass bead front sight & Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight filed flat. Bbl has a full length rifled insert, chambered in 44 American. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Insert fits perfectly & certainly would fire, however the shotgun extractor does not reach revolver cartridge rim. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a smooth mottled brown Damascus pattern with scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver has case colors in very sheltered areas with balance a silver brown patina. Forearm has a crack at left rear edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a modern refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny rifled bore with some slight orange peel roughness in front of chamber. Shotgun bore was not checked. 4-60178 JR385 (2,000-3,000)

181
$2,012.00

RARE REMINGTON BEALS BRASS FRAME SINGLE SHOT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32. SN 456. It has 24” oct to rnd bbl, orig folding leaf rear sight and standard front sight. Blued finish, mounted in walnut stock with straight grip, made without forend, has brass buttplate. Only about 800 of these rifles were made from 1866-1870. “BEALS PATENT” & “REMINGTON” stamping very clear on bbl. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 5% strong orig blue with some scattered very fine pin points of light rust. Frame and buttplate retain a beautiful, dark mustard patina. Stock has a hairline in back of the top tang, otherwise is sound with light handling and storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59359 JH13 (2,000-3,000)

182
$920.00

SCARCE REMINGTON BEALS IRON FRAME SINGLE SHOT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 RF. SN599. It has 28” oct to rnd bbl, sporting style folding rear sight, standard front sight. Blued finish, mounted in walnut stock with straight grip, steel buttplate. Rare iron frame is quite scarce, majority of production was brass frame. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & frame retain most of a touched-up, restored finish. Stock has a hairline in back of the lower tang and a couple in back of the top tang and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, dark bore with scattered pitting. 4-59360 JH14 (2,250-3,250)

183
$2,530.00

REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH CARBINE. Cal. 46. SN 3376.. End of Civil War contract carbine. It has 20” rnd bbl, one bbl band, casehardened frame, sling ring & bar on left side of frame. Metal buttplate, standard flip up sight. It has nicely figured stock with two crisp cartouches and a “P” proof with other inspector initials on various parts. Hard to find carbine since most were shipped to France after the Civil War. This carbine was on display at Remington Museum in Ilion, NY in 2005. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains most of a restored blue with some light pitting near the muzzle. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, faded and turning dark. Stock has a repaired crack in the left side of the wrist and the forearm is missing a few small chips by the bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound and retains a light, wiped-on finish. Hammer does not retract completely to the full cock position to allow breech block to rotate and must be held against the spring before it can be retracted. Otherwise, mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with some fine pitting, and a couple spots of deeper pitting. 4-59366 JH11 (2,500-3,500)

184
$1,380.00

RARE REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH SPORTING CARBINE. Cal. 38 RF. SN 4585. Made from left over parts from Civil War Remington Savage contract. It has 22-1/4” special made rnd 38 cal. bbl, attached to left over 46 cal carbine frame. It is made without rear bbl sight and has tang sight with 2-3/4″ staff & standard front sight. Mounted in factory checkered walnut stock with steel buttplate. This is a quite rare firearm and the only one consignor has ever seen. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & receiver have enhanced patina over scattered light pitting with a spot of heavier pitting on the receiver. Wood is sound with some old touch-up over orig finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting, mostly in front of the chamber area. 4-59332 JH12 (1,500-2,500)

185
$1,840.00

REMINGTON #1 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH TWO BAYONETS. Cal. 43 Egyptian. SN 611290. Standard configuration with 34” bbl, elevator sight adapted for bayonet. Has orig cleaning rod, three bbl bands, sling swivels, typical steel military buttplate. Patent dates stamped lightly on frame tang. Accompanied by two Remington Rolling Block bayonets, one saber with scabbard and one socket bayonet that is stamped with an “R” signifying Remington Rolling Block bayonet. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong, bright orig blue with fine freckles of light surface rust. Receiver retains most of its strong, orig case colors with some fading. Wood is sound with minor nicks and scratches and a few light bruises and retains most of its orig military finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with a scattered spot or two of rust. Saber bayonet is fine and bright with lightly sharpened edge. Scabbard is fine with some touch-up blue. Socket bayonet is fine with some fine pitting and a light brown patina. 4-59368 JH8 (1,500-2,000)

186
$5,520.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL #4 AMERICAN BOY SCOUT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH BAYONET & HANG TAG. Cal. 22 Short. SN 8601. Only made in the year 1913, before Boy Scouts of America came into existence. It has 28” rnd bbl with musket type forend fastened by sgl bbl band. It has stud for knife type bayonet, two sling swivels, stacking swivel, & smooth steel buttplate. It has v-notch rear sight and standard front sight. It is “AMERICAN BOY SCOUT” marked on the left side of receiver and accompanied by an original 1913 hang tag. It is also accompanied by a rare, orig bayonet with 7” blade & orig leather sheath. For further information refer to James Grant’s Boys Single Shot Rifles which has a copy of the letter making this the official American Boy Scout rifle, (not to be confused with today’s Boy Scouts of America). Bayonet & scabbard are shown in Remington 1913 catalogue. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with some thinning toward the muzzle. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors moderately faded and turning dark. Screws are slightly battered. Wood is sound with minor storage and handling marks and retains most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Bayonet has a lightly sharpened blade and the metal handle moderately pitted with a dark brown patina. Sheath & belt loop are fine with some light staining. 4-59367 JH17 (2,000-3,000)

187
$1,322.00

*LOT OF TWO REMINGTON RIFLES. Cal. 22. 1) Model 12A Standard Takedown Pump Action rifle. SN 830726. 21-1/2” rnd bbl with standard sights, walnut stock & orig Remington/UMC rubber buttplate. Accompanied by orig shipping box with yellow Remington/UMC end label. Orig cleaning rod & wrapping paper included. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue & magazine tube about 85%. Receiver retains 96-98% orig finish turning plum. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two & retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is fine, slightly soiled. 2) Model 16 Standard Takedown Semi-Auto Rifle. SN 10254. 22” rnd bbl with standard sights, walnut stock with steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig blue with some light surface rust on bbl & spots of discoloration & pinpoints of rust on receiver. There is a series of skip line scratches from a screwdriver on left side of receiver. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a touched up finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. Accompanied by an orig Saturday Evening Post advertisement “AS FOR YOUR / BOY” showing a father teaching his son how to shoot a Model 12A Remington 22 rifle. Dated “June 21, 1913”. Ad is secured behind glass mounting & is in fine condition. 4-59414, 4-59476-3 JH7 (800-1,200)

189
$287.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 24 SEMI-AUTO TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH RARE FACTORY SHELL DEFLECTOR. Cal. 22. SN132956. Rare semi-auto rifle with 21” rnd bbl with standard open sights & walnut stocks. Rare factory shell deflector was originally sold as an accessory. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig factory finish turning plum and receiver strong orig blue with a spot or two of light rust. Deflector retains most of its bright factory blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks and has most of a lightly restored finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-59462 JH10 (400-600)

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$690.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 26 AIR RIFLE WITH FRAMED ADVERTISING. Cal. Standard BB. NSN. First model rifle finished in black paint with standard sights made for lead shot only. This is a very rare rifle, of which approx. only 19,000 were made and seldom seen today in any condition. It was designed by C.C. Loomis of Remington, famous for his design work on many Remington produced shotguns & rifles. These air rifles sold at retail for between $5.00 – $7.50 and were considered expensive. They were only on the market for seven years, at which time Remington dropped out of the air gun business. Accompanied by a 16-3/4” x 13” framed orig magazine advertising page displaying “THE LUCKY BOYS / Will Get Them / This / CHRISTMAS” advertising this particular air rifle. It is dated “December 1928”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains about all of its orig black paint with some scrapes on the slide and one or two minor dings on the bbl, possibly an old restored finish. Wood is sound with minor nicks and scratches and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. The framed advertising is fine. 4-59421, 4-59476-1 JH5 (1,500-2,500)

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RARE REMINGTON MODEL 26 AIR RIFLE WITH FRAMED ADVERTISING. Cal. Standard BB. NSN. Second model rifle finished in niter blue with standard sights. Will accept steel shot. This is a very rare rifle, of which approx. only 19,000 were made and seldom seen today in any condition. It was designed by C.C. Loomis of Remington, famous for his design work on many Remington produced shotguns & rifles. These air rifles sold at retail for between $5.00 – $7.50 and were considered expensive. They were only on the market for seven years, at which time Remington dropped out of the air gun business. Accompanied by a 16” x 8” framed magazine advertising page displaying “IT’S / MINE” and advertising this particular air rifle. Dated “1929 R.A. Co.” in lower left corner. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 85-88% orig finish turned plum with a few light freckles of surface rust. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and some minor heat crazing on stock and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine. The framed advertising is fine. 4-59422, 4-59476-2 JH6 (1,500-2,500)

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$6,037.00

RARE REMINGTON REVOLVING CARTRIDGE RIFLE. Cal. 46 RF. SN 187. One of only three known to consignor. It has 24” oct bbl, v-notch rear sight, standard front sight, blued finish, mounted in walnut stock, German silver fittings & crescent buttplate. This rifle is pictured on p. 103 of Guns of Remington, Madaus. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain a medium brown patina with some silvered case colors showing through on frame. Bbl has a few spots of pitting with some light touch-up in those areas. Cylinder has been patina enhanced. Stock has a repaired crack through the wrist and retains all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59358 JH15 (5,000-7,000)

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$5,175.00

REMINGTON REVOLVING RIFLE – FACTORY CONVERSION TO CARTRIDGE. Cal. 38 RF. SN 502. It has 28” oct bbl, v-notch rear sporting sight, standard front sight, casehardened frame, loading lever & hammer, mounted in walnut stock with German silver triggerguard & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig blue with balance a smooth plum patina. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Rammer & hammer retain faded case colors & triggerguard most of its orig nickel. Wood is sound & retains about 95% orig varnish with gouge & a few small bruises. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-59337 JH16 (4,000-6,000)

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$4,887.00

RARE BOXED BEALS 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 155. Blued finish, 3” oct bbl with crisp markings, post dovetail front sight, casehardened hammer & 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. Cylinder is a proper plain cylinder. This is the rarest Model Remington revolver made, in that there were less than 1,000 produced and it is extremely rare to find one in an original box. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc black cardboard box partitioned for & containing a rare “REMINGTONS. ILION.N.Y.” marked flask, a brass loading tool, dbl ball brass mold, cleaning rod & extra cylinder. CONDITION: Blue/Brown patina overall, worn on the edges. Grips show heavy wear with initials scratched in base. Bore is pitted. Mechanically fine. Flask retains about 30% of the orig brown varnish, has some light dents. All other tools are fine. Spare cyl was heavily polished before it was reblued. Box shows repairs at edges & corners. 4-59453 JH68 (3,500-5,000)

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$4,600.00

RARE REMINGTON BEALS 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 31. SN 67. Blued finish, German silver triggerguard, casehardened hammer, 3” oct bbl with two line Beals’ marking, &”REMINGTON S / ILION. N. Y.” on the top strap. 1-pc gutta percha bag grips, dovetail blade German silver front sight. This gun came from the estate of Maj. Gen. Henry L. Abbott. It was found in its orig cardboard box with orig supplied tools, flask & orig instruction sheet. Abbot was appointed Colonel of the 1st regiment Connecticut Heavy Artillery in 1863 and served through the end of the war, including the sieges at Petersburg & Richmond. He was appointed Brevet Major General after the Civil War in honor oh his “gallant meritorious service during the war”. It also contained a note in Abbott’s handwriting stating “Loaded – handle with discretion”. This note is included in the lot. This same revolver was pictured on the front cover of Gun Report, April 2001 (included in lot). Accompanied by orig 2-pc brown marbleized cardboard box compartmented for and containing a ball & star pistol flask typical to this pistol, loading tool, brass 2-ball bullet mold, cleaning rod & rarely seen nipple pick. The orig instruction sheet is also included. There is also a file of information about Maj. Gen. Abbott compiled by the consignor. CONDITION: Fine overall with 80% blue thinning on grip straps & mixed with spots of surface rust & flaking. 75% casehardening colors remain on hammer, worn on both sides at the bottom. Grip has minor scratches & chips at the bottom. Bore is good. Mechanically fine. Box is fine with minor scuffs on the corners. Accessories are also fine. 4-59449 JH67 (3,500-5,000)

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$2,875.00

REMINGTON BEALS 1ST MODEL 3RD TYPE REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 31. SN 685. Blued finish with 3” oct bbl with standard two line Beals’ patent bbl marking, dovetail cone German silver sight, 1-pc gutta percha bag grip. German silver triggerguard is engraved “J.D. Mc VICAR”. Consignor’s research has turned up the name, Duncan McVicar, which may or may not be the McVicar noted on the triggerguard. Accompanied by orig 2-pc cardboard box compartmented for revolver, an “E PLURIBUS. UNUM.” pistol flask, a loading tool, a cleaning rod, brass mold & very rare nipple wrench & research papers. CONDITION: Good. Metal surfaces have been cleaned & enhanced. Grips have minor scratches at the bottom. Mechanically good. Box has repairs on the front edge & corner of lid, but is otherwise very good. Flask has shallow dents on both sides. Mold is slightly battered, the other two TOOLS are fine. 4-59452 JH64 (3,000-4,500)

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$2,875.00

RARE REMINGTON RIDER DA PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 31. SN 4171. Blued finish, casehardened hammer with 3-1/8” oct bbl with standard 2-line bbl markings, mushroom cylinder, pin front sight, 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips. Accompanied by orig 2-pc black cardboard box partitioned for revolver, small pistol flask, 1-1/2” loading tool with threaded hole for cleaning rod, cleaning rod, some lead balls & percussion caps, iron bullet mold & spare mushroom cylinder which are all included. Partitioned section appears to be newly constructed. Directions for loading & using revolver are printed in the lid. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has been cleaned & reblued, but traces of orig finish remain on the cyl, frame, trigger, & hammer. Spare cyl is also reblued. Grips show slight wear, left panel is sun faded to olive. Bore is good but lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. The 2-5/8” screw top bag flask is excellent, retaining 80% of its orig finish. Bullet mold has been cleaned & has good cavities. Loading tool is very good. Box has repairs on the top edges & corners with scuffs on the bottom. 4-59310 JH65 (3,000-5,000)

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$3,335.00

RARE CASED REMINGTON/BEALS 3RD MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 579. Blued finish with 4” oct bbl with two line “BEAL’S PATENT 1856 & 57. & 58. / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION. N.Y.” markings on top of bbl, acid etched floral cylinder scene, and 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips. Accompanied by a maroon velvet lined walnut case made by consignor and partitioned for the revolver, a rare 3-1//8” eagle flask with crossed revolvers and a banner across the bottom marked, “REMINGTONS.ILION.N.Y.”, an orig loading tool with cleaning rod, orig brass mold & key which are all included. Also includes an 1859 Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper ad advertising this revolver. CONDITION: Traces of blue in protected places, mostly with enhanced patina overall, mixed with light pitting. Grips show wear at bottom and left grip is slightly sun faded. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. Flask has small dents on both sides. Replaced spring on flask is not strong enough to operate the measure. 4-59454 JH42 (3,000-4,000)

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$920.00

BEALS 3RD MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 220. Blued finish with 4” oct bbl with two line Beals’ marking & acid etched cylinder. 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned removing part of the bbl marking. Etching on cyl is visible. Metal surfaces have been enhanced. Right grip is chipped around the screw escutcheon and both are worn at bottom. Bore is dark. Action is good. 4-59458 JH58 (800-1,200

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$1,495.00

REMINGTON/BEALS 1ST MODEL 2ND TYPE PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 391. Blued finish, 3-1/8” oct bbl with two line markings that include patent dates. “REMINGTON S / ILION N.Y.” is marked on top strap. Has dovetail blade front sight, German silver triggerguard, & 1-pc smooth gutta percha bag type grip. Accompanied by a Remington loading tool & Remington eagle flask (Ray Riling Flask Book #756). The push rod is 2-7/16” long and has a 1” knurled head which is too large for this revolver. CONDITION: Fine. 60% blue on bbl, 50% on cyl, & faint traces on frame all mixed with scattered light surface rust & pitting. Hammer retains about 60% of the fading casehardening color. Grips are slightly faded. Bore & action is good. 4-59455 JH70 (1,000-1,500)

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$1,322.00

LOT OF TWO POCKET REVOLVERS. 1) Remington/Beals 1st Model 1st Type. Cal. 31 Perc. SN 54. Blued finish, 3” oct bbl, with “F. BEALS’ PATENT / JUNE 24. 1868 / REMINGTON’s / ILION N.Y.” marked on the top strap. Left side of bbl has small “W19” mark. It has 1-pc smooth gutta percha bag grips, silver plated brass triggerguard. CONDITION: Good. All metal has been cleaned & refinished. Grips have faded slightly. Bore is pitted. Action is fine. 2) F.D. Bliss. Cal. 25 RF. SN 112. Blued finish, casehardened hammer, 3-3/16” oct bbl with good markings, post front sight, 2-pc checkered black gutta percha grips. “48” marked on loading plate cylinder. Approx. 3,000 made during 1863-64. CONDITION: Good. 50% blue on bbl, 20% on cyl, & traces on frame. 60% casehardening colors on hammer, right on sides, with slight wear. Grips are fine. Bore is bright with scattered light pitting. Action is fine. 4-59460 JH86 (800-1,200)

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$1,265.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON-BEALS 1ST MODEL REVOLVERS. Cal. 31 Perc. 1) 4th Type. SN 13. Blued finish, 3” bbl with Beals’ patent marking on bbl, & Remington markings on top strap, dovetail cone sight, German silver triggerguard, 1-pc smooth gutta percha bag type grip. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue in protected places. Has had some patina enhancement. Grip has slightly sun faded and has some minor nicks. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. 2) 5th Type with large rotating hand. SN 605. Blued finish, 3-1/8” bbl with Beals’ marking on bbl, dovetail cone front sight, German silver triggerguard, and 1-pc smooth gutta percha bag type grip. CONDITION: Traces of blue on bbl with patina enhancement on frame & cyl. Grips are fine. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. 4-59459 JH99 (800-1,200)

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$1,725.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON POCKET REVOLVERS WITH HOLSTERS & ONE SPARE CYLINDER. Cal. 31. 1) 2nd Model. SN 16814. Conversion #1420. Blued finish with rare 4-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, silvered brass trigger sheath, 2-pc rosewood grips. Accompanied by orig black leather flap holster & spare percussion cylinder. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig blue. About 80% of silver on trigger spur remains. Right grip has been cracked & repaired, and both have been refinished. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically good. Holster has lost about half of its black finish & top of belt loop has been repaired with wire. Cylinder also has enhanced patina. 2) 3rd Model. SN 208C4. This is apparently a mis-stamp for 20864 which appears in pencil on the inside of both grips. The number on the bottom of the barrel is not readable. Blued finish with 3-1/2” bbl with three line markings, steel trigger sheath, 2-pc rosewood grips. Accompanied by orig leather flap holster with strap. CONDITION: Traces of original blue; mostly light brown patina with some enhancement. Bore is lightly pitted. Action is good. Holster is lightly flaked but still supple. 4-59403 JH55 (750-1,250)

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$1,782.00

LOT OF THREE REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVERS WITH TWO HOLSTERS. 1) Pocket Model 2nd Model. Cal. 31. SN 8070. Blued finish with 3-1/2” oct bbl with blade front sight, brass triggerguard, & 2-pc walnut grips. The “NEW MODEL” line on bbl is slightly light. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned & refurbished to a blue/brown patina, with some pitting remaining. Grips show wear at the high spots. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically good. 2) Police Model Percussion. Cal. 36. SN 202. Blued finish with 4-1/2” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips, silvered brass triggerguard. Accompanied by orig holster & cleaning rod. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned & have enhanced patina & refinished grips. Bore is pitted. Mechanically good. Holster has worn through at the tip of the cleaning rod, otherwise very good. 3) Police Model Percussion. Cal. 36. SN 1207. Blued finish with rare 5-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc rosewood grips, silvered brass triggerguard. Accompanied by an orig holster marked “J.W. CLARK, MAKER / MONTPELIER VT”. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue on bbl & loading lever. 70% silver on triggerguard. Balance of metal has been cleaned and has enhanced patina, grips are refinished. Bore has moderate pitting. Holster has been altered with a new tie down strap. 4-59405 JH50 (1,250-1,750)

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$1,035.00

SCARCE REMINGTON 1ST MODEL POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 50. Blued & silver wash finish with 3-1/8” oct bbl, brass frame & trigger sheath, 2-pc rosewood grips. The 3-line marking has the patent date on top, and the “A” missing at the end of the second line. CONDITION: Very good, with half the blue remaining on the bbl & cyl, & half the silver remaining on the brass. Hammer has been re-blued over pitting. Grips are smooth, bore is fair. Top of frame is slightly bent, the action is still functional. 4-60652 JH52 (1,000-1,500)

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$1,092.00

REMINGTON RIDER DA POCKET REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 8606. Blued bbl & cyl, silvered frame, German silver triggerguard, 3-1/8” oct bbl with crisp markings, post front sight, 2-pc black checkered factory gutta percha grips. Accompanied by form fitting brown leather holster with belt cutouts. CONDITION: Bbl & cyl retain about 90% of the bright blue. Hammer blue has been enhanced & some pitting remains on left side. Silver has also been enhanced in spots. Grips are fine. Bore lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. Holster has formed to fit the revolver before it was converted, & naturally fits well now. It is in fine condition. 4-59356 JH79 (1,250-1,750)

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$14,950.00

RARE REMINGTON 1ST MODEL NEW MODEL PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 31. SN 33. Blued bbl, cyl, & loading lever, silvered frame with casehardened hammer. 3-1/8” oct bbl with crisp bbl markings, blade front sight, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Very early first year (1865-66) production. Consignor states that this is the only known original boxed 1st Model pocket revolver known to exist. Accompanied by orig black basket weave pattern trapezoidal shaped cardboard box partitioned for & containing very rare orig steel ball & bullet mold & orig cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. Cyl & loading lever retain about 95% of orig bright blue, but most of it has flaked off of bbl, leaving a blue/gray patina mixed with orig bright blue. Casehardening colors on hammer are bright on right side & rear, slightly faded on left. Silver on frame is about 99% intact with light scratches. Grips retain most of their varnish, with slight wear at the base and a hairline crack on the left side visible only from the bottom. Bore is very good. Mechanically fine. Box shows some old repairs, it is scuffed around the edges & lid is slightly warped. Tools are bright. 4-59450 JH66 (16,000-18,000)

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$3,162.00

RARE WHITNEY 1ST MODEL 5TH VARIATION POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION 5-SHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 31 Perc. SN 1799. Low production, seldom seen 1st model with blued finish, 3-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, post front sight, casehardened loading assembly & hammer, 5-shot cylinder with spectacular scene, silvered brass triggerguard & factory 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Consignor purchased from Flayderman Collection because of super fine condition. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 4-59389 JH146 (7,000-10,000)

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$5,175.00

VERY RARE REMINGTON BEALS ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 12. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl with two line Beals’ patent marking, dovetail cone front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. This was the 12th revolver produced of Remington’s new large frame Army revolvers as requested by the Army circa 1862. This is one of only 1900 produced and is extremely rare and seldom found in this condition. There are no inspector marks. CONDITION: Very good. 60% thinning blue on the bbl, mixed with spots of light surface rust. Frame & cyl have a blue/brown patina. 40% silver on triggerguard is very thin. Grips retain some varnish over small scratches & dents. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59369 JH130 (5,000-7,000)

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$1,552.00

REMINGTON OLD MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 13771. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl, Beals markings on bbl, dovetail cone front sight, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. The “C” mark on bbl, “B” on triggerguard, & “H” on frame indicates that the bbl, originally assigned to a Beals Army model, was condemned, renumbered & matched to an old model Army frame circa 1870’s. This revolver is an example of the factory use of Civil War parts inventory to make up revolvers for the civilian trade. The silvered triggerguard & varnished grips are standard for commercial production. Unusual revolver. CONDITION: Very good. 30% blue mixed with light pitting on bbl. 50% blue on loading lever and silver on triggerguard. Light casehardening on hammer, & traces of blue on frame. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically tight. 4-59376 JH137 (1,750-2,250)

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$0.00

REMINGTON 1861 ARMY TRANSITION MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 15452. 8” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips with cartouche & dovetail cone front sight. This is a late ’61 Army Transition Model using a ’61 hammer, bbl & exposed bbl thread frame & New Model loading lever & cyl. The revolver was Army inspected and accepted; the silver-plating is orig finish since it is found on the bbl threads, on the bbl, and the frame threads when bbl is removed. Consignor has seen one other gun like this and may have been made up as a sample piece for naval acceptance. Circa early 1863. CONDITION: Good. Retains about 80% of the tarnished silver-plating overall. Only the address line of the marking is visible. Grips show moderate to heavy wear. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically very good. 4-59373 JH44 (3,000-5,000)

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$2,012.00

UNUSUAL REMINGTON 1861 (OLD ARMY) PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 3306. Civilian Model, blued finish, 8” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail cone front sight, loading lever with fillister retaining screw, brass trigger-guard, & 2-pc smooth walnut grips. No inspector marks except “B” on left side of triggerguard. Some initials are carved on the bottom of the grips. This revolver was produced in early 1863 at Remington’s newly established Utica, NY revolver factory. It is rare in that most of the factory production was committed to military contract & inspection and the revolver bears no such marks. It does not appear to be a reject and was most likely sold directly to a state militia. CONDITION: Very good with 25% orig blue, mostly on the cyl and mixed with light surface rust. Grips have chips at the bottom on the right side and minor handling marks elsewhere. Bore is lightly pitted, mechanically fine. 4-59372 JH128 (2,500-3,500)

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$2,300.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1861 (OLD MODEL ARMY) ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 1924. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl with “PATENTED DEC. 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION. N.Y” Bbl & frame inspector marked “CCJ”, with the second “C” being upside down. “HJ” is on the cyl. Dovetail cone German silver front sight, brass triggerguard, & 2-pc smooth walnut grips with “CGC” (Charles G. Curtis) cartouche on both sides of grip. This revolver is very an early 1861 model in that the serial numbers began with 1900. Revolver manufactured at a factory in Utica, NY that Remington established. This is a typical example of an early ’61 model in design with solid frame, no safety notches & cyl pin spring detent & high hammer spur. This is a rarely seen early revolver, heavily used in Civil War. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig blue remain, with smooth brown enhanced patina. Grips have been cleaned & show wear at the bottom. 4-59371 JH117 (3,000-4,000)

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$4,887.00

REMINGTON 1863 NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 90859. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl with crisp markings, pinched front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Clear inspector marks in proper locations & a “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) cartouche on left grip. This is a standard New Model Army design circa mid 1864. CONDITION: Fine. 80% blue overall. Worn on the sharp edges & grip straps with some scratches on butt. Spots of flaking on bbl. Grips have normal wear & dents. Bore is fine. Action is tight. 4-59375 JH132 (3,500-4,500)

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$11,500.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 1050. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl with standard markings, dovetail cone front sight, silver plated brass triggerguard, casehardened hammer, & 2-pc smooth walnut grips with “CGC” cartouche on left grip & “W.A.T.” in oval cartouche on right grip. Inspector marks on bbl, frame, loading lever, triggerguard & cylinder. Consignor’s research indicates that this revolver, circa 1862, is one of 750 martially inspected & purchased by the Army and used early in the Civil War. It is extremely rare and probably no more than 100 exist today so marked. Total production was only around 1900. CONDITION: Fair. Found in the white; current finish added including the heat applied “casehardening” on the hammer. Mechanically good. Lightly pitted bore 4-59370 JH134 (6,000-10,000)

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$1,150.00

RARE REMINGTON BEALS NAVY 1ST MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 157. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with two line marking “BEALS’ PATENT. SEPT. 14.1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION, N.Y.”, & ”N.Y.” on top of bbl, dovetail cone front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. This revolver is from the first production run of the spring of 1861. It is called “The Single Wing Cylinder Pin Model” with extension pin. Limited production of approx. 350. CONDITION: Good. All metal surfaces have been cleaned & patina enhanced. Grips show considerable wears & have been re-varnished. Bore is dark. Mechanically good. 4-59378 JH136 (1,750-2,750)

217
$920.00

REMINGTON-BEALS NAVY 4TH VARIATION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 4687. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail German silver cone front sight, silver plated brass triggerguard with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are carved on bottom of left grip “JHW” and on the bottom of right grip “DB.”. Approximately 8,000 of this variation were produced circa late 1861. CONDITION: Good. Metal shows careful cleaning. Grip screw replaced, shows minor handling marks. Enhanced patina. Bore shows light to moderate pitting. Mechanically tight. 4-59384 JH116 (1,500-2,500)

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$1,035.00

REMINGTON 61 (OLD MODEL) NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 15210. Blued finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl with two line markings, dovetail cone front sight, brass trigger-guard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with a “CGC” cartouche. Very early production model. “ELLIOT’S PATENT” marking is sometimes found on the loading lever. Inspected by Charles G. Curtis, Army sub-inspector. Used extensively by the Union Cavalry during the Civil War. Circa 1862. CONDITION: Good. All metal surfaces have an enhanced patina. Grips have been varnished over light dents & wear. Bore is fair. Mechanically tight. 4-59382 JH125 (1,500-2,500)

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$1,983.00

RARE MILITARY MARKED REMINGTON BEALS NAVY MODEL 5TH VARIATION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 14204. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail cone front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with a “CGC” cartouche. About 3,000 of these 5th variation models were produced. This is one of approx. 500 purchased under military contract circa 1862, making it a rare piece. CONDITION: Good. Smooth brown enhanced patina. Dark patina on triggerguard. Casehardening colors on hammer have silvered out. Bore is lightly pitted, mechanically fine. 4-59383 JH126 (1,500-2,500)

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$920.00

EARLY REMINGTON BEALS NAVY MODEL 3RD VARIATION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 98. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetail cone front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. 3rd variation without pin extension on the double wing cylinder pin. Approx. 4,000 were produced for the civilian market with military acquisitions being made in the open market. CONDITION: Good. All metal surfaces have been cleaned & polished with enhancement to the iron parts. Grips show wears at the bottom and have been refinished. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically good. 4-59379 JH139 (1,000-1,500)

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$1,092.00

REMINGTON BELT MODEL SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 2655. Blued bbl, 6-1/2” oct bbl, crisp markings, pinched front sight, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. This is a nice single action belt model, probably made after the Civil War since it has the “REMINGTONS’” on the bbl. It probably was made from a leftover Civil War bbl part. There is a small “E” stamped on triggerguard and “C” on the frame. CONDITION: Strong traces of orig blue on bbl. Restored blue on the balance of parts. Grips show wear at the bottom with new varnish over the top. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. 4-59400 JH142 (750-1,250)

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$1,725.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY TRANSITION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Perc. SN 24443. Blued 8” oct bbl. Unusual markings, “NEW MODEL” in a separate marking behind the 2-line address “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NEW YORK. U.S.A.”. This type marking appears in early transition models. Revolver has brass triggerguard, dovetail cone front sight & 2-pc smooth burl walnut grips. This revolver is an early transitional (’61 model to the New Model). Gun is circa mid 1863. It is all New Model parts except for the ’61 bbl. The grips show military inspector Giles Porter’s cartouche “GP” at bottom of left grip. CONDITION: Good. Metal surfaces have been cleaned and chemically toned. Grips have been cleaned & the cartouche is barely visible. Bore is lightly pitted. Action is fine. 4-59377 JH138 (1,500-2,000)

223
$805.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 19616. Blued finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl, dovetail cone German silver front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Standard two line markings on bbl, inspector marks on the frame, bbl, & cyl. although there is no cartouche on the grips. A large “C” is stamped on the right side of the frame under the grip. The consignor feels that this is a condemnation mark because of the cracked bbl. Cracks could have occurred at test firing. Gun shows use so nust have been sold to state militia or civilian market circa 1862. Good example of a reject. CONDITION: Fair. Smooth gray patina on iron surfaces. Grips have been revarnished over dents & worn spots. Bore is fair. Mechanically good. 4-59381 JH141 (1,000-1,200)

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$1,725.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY REVOLVER. Cal 36 Perc. SN 28036. Blued finish, 7-7/16” oct bbl, pinched blade front sight, 2-pc smooth walnut grips, silver-plated brass trigger-guard. Markings on bbl are double stamped which is very unusual & also bears the bbl anchor stamp signifying 1866 Navy inspection and acceptance for further use. There is a “P” on the front of the cyl and an “M” stamped on rear of cyl. The same “M” is stamped on the left side by the triggerguard. This revolver was one of 500 delivered to the New York Navy Yard on June 30, 1864 according to consignor’s research. CONDITION: Good. Blue/brown patina overall with some signs of cleaning. Grips have numerous shallow dents and somewhere around the bottom, all covered with varnish. Bore is pore, action is fine. 4-59380 JH115 (1,750-2,500)

225
$920.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY COMMERCIAL MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 35759. Blued finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl with standard three line markings, pinched front sight, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. This revolver was produced at the end of the Civil War circa 1865/66. It is a typical commercial model in that it has a silvered triggerguard and varnished grips. “C” stamped on left side of frame & triggerguard. This is the only large frame Civil War revolver that Remington continued to produce after the end of the war and later they were produced as cartridge conversions in 38 RF & CF. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig blue, but mostly blue/brown patina enhanced. Grips have been revarnished. Action is good. Bore is lightly pitted. 4-59374 JH131 (1,250-1,750)

226
$1,150.00

REMINGTON FLUTED CYLINDER DA BELT MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 419. Blued finish, 6-1/2” oct bbl, dovetail cone front sight, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with initials carved in bottom of both grips. This revolver is one of the rare fluted cylinder belt models, one of less than 1,000 made in 1863 during the Civil War. Consignor believes that revolver was intended to be sold to the military, however it never was accepted & wound up being sold in the civilian market. At the end of war the 36 caliber belt model was again put into production mostly with plain cylinder and eventually as a cartridge conversion for cartridge revolver. CONDITION: Fair to good. All iron surfaces have been cleaned removing most of the marking on bbl. Triggerguard has strong traces of silver remaining. Balance of metal has a brown patina with light pitting, mostly on the hammer. Grips show wear on high edges, base, & have minor chips at top. Grips have been refinished. Works fine single action, but cyl does not lock properly on double action. 4-59392 JH92 (750-1,500)

227
$747.00

REMINGTON DOUBLE ACTION BELT MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 2441. Blued finish, 6-3/8” oct bbl with two line bbl marking, listing two of Riders’ patents. Pinched front sight, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. There is an “E” on left side of triggerguard & a “W” on cyl. Revolver was apparently made after Civil War & used double action war time bbl since markings are “REMINGTONS’” which was the markings on bbls of early double action fluted cylinder revolvers. It appears orig bbl number was “111” and was re-stamped “2441” by Remington. The double action of this revolver is working condition, which is not common to these DA belt models. CONDITION: Good. Strong traces of orig blue on bbl, enhanced finish on frame, cyl, & loading lever. Triggerguard has about half the silver remaining. Grips have been refinished over worn spots. 4-59401 JH94 (750-1,250)

228
$1,380.00

RARE REMINGTON POLICE MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 2437. Blued finish, rare 6-1/2” oct bbl with standard three line markings, blade front sight, silver plated brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Seldom seen 6-1/2” Police Model. “J” stamp on left side of triggerguard. CONDITION: Very good. Metal surfaces have been polished with blue added. Grips have been re-varnished. Silver on triggerguard has been enhanced. Bore has light to moderate pitting. Action is fine. 4-59393 JH95 (800-1,000)

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$2,875.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON POLICE MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 10517. Blued finish, rare 5-1/2” oct bbl with three line markings on bbl, dovetail brass base German silver blade front sight, casehardened hammer, silver triggerguard, & 2-pc smooth walnut grips. The engraving is well done covering half of bbl, all of frame, part of triggerguard & outside center of cylinder. A rarely seen piece. This revolver had been machined to accept a conversion cylinder for cartridge conversion & now has a percussion cylinder installed & engraved to match. Perhaps somewhere there is a conversion cylinder to match this revolver & engraving. CONDITION: Fine. Smooth blue/brown patina overall. Patina on cyl has matched that on frame. 80% silver on triggerguard. Grips have been re-varnished. Mechanics are good. Bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-59399 JH90 (1,500-2,500)

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$2,875.00

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ANCHOR INSPECTION MARK. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 2810. All matching except the wedge which is numbered to another revolver. Blued finish, 7-1/2” rnd bbl with one line marking on bbl with anchor at the end, German silver blade front sight with casehardened hammer & loading lever, faint cylinder scene with extremely sharp SN, brass triggerguard, 1-pc smooth walnut grips. All six safety pins are present. This relatively hard to find Colt was manufactured in early 1861, the first year of production. It saw Civil War service in the U.S. Navy and is verified by the anchor stamp placed on the barrel during an 1866 inspection of Civil War Naval inventory. The anchor mark indicates that the revolver is okay for return to service. CONDITION: Good. All iron parts have been cleaned & chemically treated, enhancing the appearance of the finish. Mottled patina on the backstrap & triggerguard with some battering at the butt. Sides of grip also have numerous dents & scratches under the newly applied varnish. Bore is evenly pitted. Action is good. 4-59385 JH135 (2,500-3,500)

231
$1,035.00

METROPOLITAN ARMS CO. NAVY MODEL 2ND VARIATION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 3281. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl marked, “METROPOLITAN ARMS Co. NEW-YORK” on top of bbl, “NEW ORLEANS APRIL.1862” above the Naval battle scene on the cylinder. Brass post front sight, casehardened loading lever, silver plated brass triggerguard & backstrap, 1-pc smooth walnut grip. Approx. 4,100 of these revolvers were manufactured copying the Colt ’51 Navy Model. Company went into business Feb. 1863, three weeks after Colt Factory burned to the ground. CONDITION: Good. Frame, bbl, & cyl have been lightly cleaned & enhanced. Much of the silver remains on the backstrap & triggerguard. Grips have been cleaned & revarnished. Bore is good. Mechanically fine. 4-59386 JH127 (1,250-1,750)

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$2,875.00

COLT MILITARY INSPECTOR MARKED 61 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 5280. Blued finish, 7-1/2” rnd bbl, German silver blade front sight, faint cylinder scene, brass triggerguard & backstrap, 1-pc smooth walnut grips, all matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. CONDITION: Good. Gray patina overall mixed with light pitting except around wedge where right side of bbl is slightly battered. Traces of orig blue in protected places on bbl. Inspector initials are visible at the rear of bbl and on cyl, but no U.S. marking or cartouche. Grips show heavy wear at bottom edge & some battering at base. Bore is lightly pitted. Action is tight. 4-59390 JH93 (3,000-5,000)

233
$1,265.00

WHITNEY PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER 2ND MODEL 4TH TYPE. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 20242. Blued finish, 7-3/4” oct bbl with crisp markings, post front sight, brass triggerguard, casehardened loading lever & hammer, visible cylinder scene marked “WHITNEYVILLE”, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with matching numbers inside. CONDITION: Good. 30% blue on bbl & cyl, worn on the edges, mixed with light pitting & surface rust. Patina enhancement on frame, refinished grips. About half of the casehardening colors remain on the lever, 75% on hammer. Bore is dark. Mechanically good. 4-59388 JH91 (2,000-3,000)

234
$1,150.00

WHITNEY NAVY 2ND MODEL 2ND TYPE PERCUSSION REVOLVER CIRCA 1861-62. Cal. 36 Perc. SN 5481. Blued finish, 7-11/16” oct bbl with “E. WHITNEY / N.HAVEN” marked on top. Brass post front sight, casehardened loading lever, 2-pc smooth walnut grips, brass triggerguard. Cylinder scene is quite visible. Purchased by both branches of the military from both the Whitney Factory and the open market Whitney dealers. This model was a heavily used revolver during the Civil War. CONDITION: Good. Thin traces of blue on bbl & frame. Faded casehardening on loading lever & hammer. Grips retain about 80% of the varnish with light dents & bruises. Bore is evenly pitted. Action is fine. 4-59387 JH114 (2,000-3,000)

235
$1,265.00

ENGRAVED J.E. EVANS PERCUSSION DERINGER. Cal. 36 Perc. NSN. Blued bbl & lock, 2-1/2” irregular bbl, dovetail German silver blade front sight & notched rear sight. Marked on bbl “J.E. EVANS PHILADA”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with checkered grip and German silver engraved inlays. Lock, hammer & hammer screws are floral engraved and rear of bbl & bbl tang are also engraved. There is a blank German silver shield nameplate on stock. Triggerguard is German silver with floral engraving & pineapple finial. Consignor purchased pistol to complement a J.E. Evans shotgun, also being sold in this auction. It has the exact same hammer design. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has been polished, removing part of the marking, with patina added. Stock has a small repair at the tip of the triggerguard & shows signs of refinishing. Bore is dark. Action is good. 4-59415 JH101 (1,500-2,500)

236
$920.00

LOT OF SEVEN VARIOUS MAKER’S MOLDS. 1) Steel Colt 36 caliber ball & bullet mold; 2) Steel mold marked only “44-H” 44 caliber ball & bullet mold; 3) Steel Colt 36 caliber ‘51-‘61 Navy bullet & ball mold; 4) Brass Colt 31 caliber ball & bullet mold; 5) Steel Whitney 36 caliber bullet & ball mold; 6) Steel Manhattan 36 caliber ball & bullet mold; 7) Small silvered 28 caliber – 2 ball mold. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 4-59396 JH87 (1,200-1,700)

237
$920.00

LOT OF SEVEN BULLET MOLDS. Two Remington 30 caliber bullet & ball percussion molds; one 30 caliber ball & ball percussion bullet for Allen Pepperbox mold, one Remington & one Colt 44 caliber Army bullet molds, one 36 caliber Beals & 61 Navy bullet & ball mold & one 32 caliber New Model Police bullet & ball percussion mold. CONDITION: All good to very good. 4-59394 JH73 (1,200-1,700)

238
$517.00

LOT OF FOUR BULLET MOLDS. 1) Remington mold for a 32 caliber bullet from a Remington loading tool kit. 2) Remington pocket mold with bullet & ball for a 32 caliber percussion pistol. 3) Remington cartridge mold for a 32 caliber bullet. 4) Smith & Wesson cartridge mold for a 32 caliber bullet. CONDITION: Remington pocket mold has been polished. One of the other three is deeply pitted. 4-59395 JH72 (1,000-1,500)

239
$1,265.00

LOT OF FOUR REMINGTON POWDER FLASKS. 1) Pistol powder flask, Ray Riling Flask Book #884. 5” dog & pheasant flask with 3-position spout and the design on both sides. 2) Pistol powder flask, Ray Riling Flask Book #884. 5-1/4” dog & pheasant flask with knurled screw top design on only one side. 3) Pistol powder flask, slant charger, Ray Riling Flask Book #842. 5” flask with design on both sides. 4) Pistol powder flask, slant charger, Ray Riling Flask Book #842. 5” flask with design on both sides. CONDITION: 1) Dark patina overall with minor dents. 2) Cleaned in the past but toning well. Slight dents & seam repairs. 3) Excellent with 60% orig finish. Slight wear at high points & one shallow dent. 4) Dark patina with new coat of varnish. 4-59477 JH71 (1,500-2,000)

240
$6,612.00

ENGRAVED GOLD & SILVER PLATED REMINGTON BEALS NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. SN 13278. Conversion #15. 5th Variation. The entire gun was orig silver plated with a gold wash applied over the top of the silver, except loading lever & cylinder. Triggerguard still shows faint traces of the gold wash towards the butt. 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetail cone front sight, 2-pc smooth burl walnut grips. This revolver was originally purchased by the U.S. Navy as a blued percussion model early in the Civil War. It was returned to Remington, under the contract in 1874 by the Navy for conversion 38 CF cartridge. It is also one of a few hundred that had the rear of the cylinder turned down by the Navy (1885-86) to correct a jamming problem; later found to be a problem of the ammo and not the revolver. It was probably sent out to be engraved & refinished sometime after 1886 & perhaps done for an officer as a presentation piece or a memento of his service. The engraving is typical New York style Remington. These Remington conversions were used up until 1889 when the Navy purchased Colt revolvers. CONDITION: Fine. Retains about 80% of the gold wash, mostly missing on the triggerguard & bottom of frame. Almost all of the silver remains. Grips are fine with minor handling marks. Bore is very good. Action is fine. 4-59324 JH129 (3,500-5,000)

241
$3,737.00

ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 CF. SN 97757. Conversion #EE10 on left side of loading lever & on left side of frame under grip. Nickel finish with 8” oct bbl with crisp bbl markings, 2-pc walnut grips, pinched front sight. Consignor states that revolver came from Remington Factory Museum through Arnie Chernoff & Ron Ogan. It was an experiment since the 46 cal. CF cartridge was never commercially manufactured and marketed. Cylinder stamped with “PATENTED APRIL 3D”. Circa 1866-1874. This was originally a military revolver as it has inspector marks on various parts. The floral scroll engraving extends from front of frame onto rear of bbl and simple sine wave lines are under cyl on both sides of frame. CONDITION: Generally fine, most surfaces have been cleaned without affecting the nickel. Grips have minor nicks & dents. Bore is good. Action is fine. 4-59325 JH43 (4,000-6,000)

242
$4,600.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 RF. SN 137772. Conversion #1932. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl, pinched front sight, conversion cylinder with S&W/White patent date stamp, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with government cartouche on left grip. Accompanied by a detachable nickel shoulder stock. This revolver is a typical S&W/Remington conversion contract revolver that is military inspected from leftover Civil War inventory. Consignor found this revolver with shoulder stock hardware installed on butt & adapted a non-factory shoulder stock of Frank Wesson type to this revolver to fit the existing hardware. Quite unusual & rarely seen. CONDITION: Fine. 75% blue on iron parts, worn on the grip straps & high points. Reproduction stock retains much of the orig finish and nearly all of the added finish on the altered parts. Bore is lightly pitted, action is fine. 4-59328 JH140 (4,000-6,000)

243
$1,495.00

RARE REMINGTON 61 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 16244. Nickel finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl, cone front sight, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with cartouche. This revolver is marked on cylinder, “PAT. APP’D FOR” and was military inspected & apparently bought as surplus and converted to cartridge by other than Remington. Consignor has seen many 44 cal Remingtons with “PATENT APPLIED FOR” on cylinder that were apparently converted by same gunsmith. This conversion revolver with these markings on cylinder is the only one of its kind consignor has ever seen in 38 cal. CONDITION: Good. Nickeled at time of conversion, most of which remains with some areas of flaking & light surface rust. Grips have normal wear & tear. Bore is lightly pitted. 4-59478 JH89 (1,500-2,500)

244
$1,380.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF & RF. SN 43031. Nickel finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with standard three line marking, pinched front sight, casehardened hammer, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. This revolver is an experimental model modifying the improved Navy Model. It was made from scratch as a cartridge gun. It has two separate firing pins that were depressed simultaneously as the hammer dropped in firing. The top firing pin would strike the rim of the chambered cartridge and the lower firing pin would strike the center of the cartridge. The upper firing pin is missing in the revolver. As a result of this design, the revolver could fire either center or rim fire cartridges in the chamber under the hammer. The revolver would fire any combination in cylinder. Circa 1878 after the 38 CF cartridge was introduced. This is the only one known to exist. It never went into production, perhaps because it would ruin a center fire cartridge for reloading with a dent in the rim. Reloading was becoming very popular at this place in time. CONDITION: Very good. Retains 90% of current nickel, which covers some of the pitting on frame & cyl. There is new flaking and light pitting on bbl & loading assembly. 30% silver remains on triggerguard with numerous dents & scratches. Grips have been refinished. Bore is good with light pitting. Action is fine. 4-59322 JH75 (2,250-2,500)

245
$2,875.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. SN 114089 on the left side of frame under the grip, 121589 on the bottom of the bbl, 13091 in pencil on both grips. Conversion numbers 514 on the right side of frame under grips & 508 on the bottom of bbl. Cyl is unmarked. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl, pinched front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with “GP” cartouche. This is a Civil War military inspected parts revolver assembled from three revolvers (121589, 114089 & 34541) and converted by Remington to cartridge probably around 1870 to 1874. Chambers the 44 Remington, Colt, S&W, and Martin primed Colt & Remington Centerfire cartridges. It is somewhat of a mystery revolver & bears continued research into its manufacture. 44 CF Remington Conversions done by Remington are not very common. CONDITION: Fine with over half the blue with losses due to flaking rather than wear. Grips show light wear. Bore is bright, mechanically excellent. 4-59330 JH145 (1,750-2,500)

246
$3,162.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH SPARE PERCUSSION CYLINDER. Cal. 44 perc & 46 RF. SN 81903. Blued finish with 8” oct bbl with standard three line bbl markings, 2-pc walnut grips, pinched front sight. This revolver does not have military markings & was most likely made up of leftover military parts around 1868-1870. It comes with a percussion cylinder which as been modified to fit in the conversion recoil plate. SN 1915 appears on the rear of percussion cyl. It is interesting that the 5-shot cartridge cylinder and the 6-shot percussion cylinder can be interchanged and index perfectly in the revolver. The cartridge cyl is marked, “PATENTED APRIL 3D 1855”. Conversion number “1241” is marked on bottom of bbl, and left side of frame under grip. The initials, “UB” are on the left side of the triggerguard. It is also interesting to note that the revolver is referred to on the displayed B. Kittredge letterhead dated 1868 and refers to the two cylinders. Even though it refers to it as a 44 cal. cartridge, consignor feels they really meant the 46 RF cartridges. (These two cartridges used a 44 lead bullet and the 46 was often referred to as a 44. The Remington split breech carbine of the Civil War used a 46 RF cartridge but was called & marked a 44.) CONDITION: Fine, with 60% orig blue mixed with light surface rust & flaking. Grips show normal handling marks. Bore is lightly pitted, action is good. Cartridge cyl has only traces of finish and is mostly a brown patina. 4-59323 JH46 (2,000-2,500)

247
$2,760.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 RF. SN 124849. Conversion #777. Blued finish, 8” oct bbl with standard three line markings, pinched front sight, brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with “O.W.A” cartouche on left grip. There is no Rollin White patent marking on cyl. There is a Remington patented cartridge ejector, a typical Remington recoil plate conversion. Frame is marked in large letters “C.A. 385”. Research has not provided consignor with information as to what this marking means. Consignor is inclined to believe that Remington took a contract with the U.S. Army Cavalry for about 400 (has never seen a number over 400) of these revolvers and sold them under the table, so to speak, since the S&W/White patent was still in effect. Consignor thinks this gun design was created shortly after the Civil War to use the Remington Split Breech 46 RF carbine cartridge which was invented at the end of the war. (These revolvers were actually marked 44 cal.) This cartridge chambers perfectly in these 46 caliber conversions. A newly found 1872 orig Remington catalogue confirms that these conversions were offered in 46RF Short, 46RF long (46RF carbine cartridge). Remington Society of America would like to solve the “C.A.” mystery and would appreciate any help. CONDITION: Very good. 40% blue overall mixed with surface rust & light pitting. Grips show light wear & some dents. Bore is bright but lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59327 JH133 (1,600-2,700)

248
$3,220.00

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 44598. Conversion #32. Blued finish with 7-1/2 oct bbl with standard three line markings, pinched front sight & beautiful 2-pc burl walnut grips. Circa 1874-78. Commercial model for the English market. Barrel is stamped with London proof marks. Consignor states that this may have been one of nine revolvers made up for Remington’s London Office, 15 Queen Victoria St. (Cyl marked “30”, loading lever “39”) Consignor states that this could be an indication of parts reassembly error after revolvers were disassembled for proofing. Remington conversion revolvers are very rare. CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% blue overall. Worn mostly on grip straps, with some flaking on right side of frame. Bright casehardening color on hammer. Grips appear to have been re-varnished. Mechanically good. 4-59321 JH53 (1,750-2,250)

249
$1,495.00

REMINGTON SINGLE ACTION POLICE MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 481. Conversion #31 on the bottom of bbl, “235” on the rear of cyl & conversion plate. Blued finish, 4-1/2” oct bbl with crisp marking applied from cyl to muzzle, silvered brass triggerguard, 2-pc smooth light walnut grips, casehardened hammer. CONDITION: Very good to fine, retaining most of the silver on triggerguard, 80% of the blue on bbl, cyl, & loading lever. Bright casehardening colors on hammer. There is a small chip repair at the left heel of grips & slight wear at the edges. Bore has light pitting. Mechanically fine. 4-59339 JH96 (2,000-3,000)

250
$805.00

REMINGTON POLICE MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2596. Conversion number “95” is on bottom of bbl & left side of the frame under grip. Cyl & conversion plate both have the number “1473”. Nickel finish, 4-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings that are upside-down – stamped in wrong direction, blade front sight, nickeled brass triggerguard, casehardened hammer, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good. Finish has been polished, but appears to be orig with scattered specks of surface rust. Grips are worn at the base, and have dents & scratches but retain most of their varnish. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59402 JH143 (750-1,500)

251
$2,530.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 RF. SN 137026. Nickel finish with 8” oct bbl with standard three line marking, pinched front sight, 2-pc walnut grips with “JWK” cartouche. The conversion number “2913” is stamped on the bottom of the bbl & left side of frame under grip. Back of cyl has various marks. This revolver is typical of the Smith & Wesson/Remington contract conversion of 1868-1870. It is one of over 4,500 leftover percussion military guns sent to Smith & Wesson for conversion by B. Kittredge Co. of Cincinnati, OH for conversion to cartridge. All the cylinders of this contract were stamped with the White patent date “PATENTED APRIL 3D 1855.” Smith & Wesson held the rights to the White Patent (bored through cylinder) until expiration in 1869. Revolver is an example of the blued contract type. Many or most revolvers were refinished at this time; this was one of the few nickled. The conversion was done for $3.3825 each with Smith & Wesson retaining $1.00 royalty. The orig contract revolvers were supplied without the patented ejector. (This was added to revolvers made after this contract was complete.) CONDITION: Retains much of the nickel plating applied at the time of conversion, with some flaking on bbl, & wear on triggerguard. Grips have been varnished over the light chips & dings. Bore is good with light pitting. Mechanically fine. 4-59326 JH45 (3,000-4,000)

252
$1,380.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. SN 27530. Conversion #309. Blued finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl, pinched front sight, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Nice example of Remington/Navy contract of 1875 to convert 36 cal Remington percussion revolvers in Navy inventory to 38 center fire. Gun orig built in early 1864. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Retains about 60% of blue on bbl & cyl, with strong traces on frame & loading lever. Some casehardening colors remain on the hammer which also shows signs of repair. Entirely refinished at time of conversion, removing part of bbl marking. Grips have been refinished. Bore is very good. Action is fine. 4-59391 JH88 (1,500-2,000)

253
$2,300.00

SCARCE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt CF. SN 84632. Blued finish with 8” oct bbl with three line bbl markings, pinched front sight, 2-pc walnut grips with cartouche. These revolvers are said to have been converted to cartridge by Osgood Gun Shop, Bangor, Maine around the turn of the century. The serial number on the cyl, conversion plate, & loading gate is “846”. These will be found in 44 & 45 caliber and were converted by adding a recoil plate with a loading gate and providing a new cylinder. An extra long firing pin was added to the hammer to search through the recoil plate. Basic revolvers were most likely purchased from the government at auction after the Civil War. Another example of this revolver was found in the 1980 Mouldenhauer Auction. CONDITION: Good. 30% blue on bbl, frame, & loading lever. Conversion plate & cyl have a gray patina with light pitting. Grips have numerous small dents on the right side and are missing chips at the base. Bore is lightly pitted, action is fine. 4-59479 JH48 (1,500-2,000)

254
$6,612.00

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON RIDER MAGAZINE PISTOL WITH CASEHARDENED FRAME. Cal. 32 XS. NSN. Blued bbl & casehardened frame, 3-1/8” oct bbl with two line marking, German silver blade front sight, rear sight is hole in cocking breechblock, 2-pc smooth walnut grips, orig magazine. This is one of the rarest magazine pistols every produced of the blued bbl, magazine assembly, & the casehardened frame. The only rarer piece is in the same finish, but engraved. CONDITION: Fine. 80% thinning blue on bbl & magazine tube. Worn at the muzzle & sharp edges. Frame has 80% casehardening, colorbright on the sides & fading somewhat on the grip straps. Grips have been refinished. Bore is very good. Mechanically fine. 4-59317 JH104 (5,000-7,000)

255
$4,025.00

ENGRAVED REMINGTON MAGAZINE PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF Extra Short. NSN. Nickel finish, 3-1/8” ribbed oct bbl with standard two line marking, blade front sight, rear sight is in hole in cocking breechblock, 2-pc factory ivory grips, Frame has floras scroll engraving with punch dot background on the sides with light floral scrolls on the backstrap & geometric designs on bbl. Magazine tube & head are iron; the head appears to be plated. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with bright nickel except for a tiny spot above the left grip which shows a flaw. Casehardening colors are bright on the side of the breechblock, & the blue on the hammer is also bright, matching that on the screws. There is a partial hairline crack on the left grip panel, but they are otherwise fine. Bore is good. Mechanically fine. 4-59316 JH105 (3,500-4,500)

256
$3,105.00

RARE REMINGTON PLAIN MAGAZINE PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL MAGAZINE. Cal. 32 RF Extra Short. NSN. Nickel finish, 3-1/8” oct bbl with standard two line markings, blade front sight, rear sight is in hole in cocking breechblock, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips, orig magazine. The plain model of the magazine pistol is the more difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine to excellent with minor scratches on the nickel and slight wear to the sides of the cocking lever. Grips have been refinished and have minor scratches. Mechanically fine. Lightly pitted bore. 4-59318 JH103 (1,500-3,000)

257
$6,325.00

REMINGTON ELLIOT 5-SHOT PEPPERBOX WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 22 RF. SN 8268. Nickel plated, very crisp bbl markings, 3” bbl, 2-pc walnut grips. Called by Remington their new “repeating pistol” 1863-70. This is the rarest of Elliot derringers, since only 30% of total production of all calibers were made in this model. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc black cardboard box with instructions in the lid. Box marked on bottom “REPEATING PISTOL / 5 Shots No. 22 Cartridge. / Full Plated / No.” with SN added in pencil. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% of the bright plating. Grips show minor wear. Bores have light pitting. Mechanically fine. Box has repairs to the edges & corners of the top. 4-59341 JH63 (4,000-6,000)

258
$8,050.00

RARE REMINGTON ELLIOT ZIG ZAG 6-SHOT PEPPERBOX. Cal. 22 RF. SN 309. Rare, in silver plate, circa 1861 or 62, estimated less than 1,000 made. 3-1/8” cluster bbl, ring trigger with 2-pc smooth brown gutta percha grips. Standard three line marking on both sides of frame. CONDITION: Very fine with 90% of slightly tarnished silver remaining. Grips show wear on the bottom edges and have slightly faded in color. Bores are lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59352 JH80 (2,500-3,500)

259
$7,187.00

REMINGTON/ELLIOT ZIG ZAG 6-SHOT PEPPERBOX. Cal. 22 RF. SN 446. Blued finish, 3-1/4” bbl ribbed cluster with individual post front sights, 2-pc smooth gutta percha grips, ring trigger. Marked on left side of frame with patent dates & the right side with the address of manufacturer. These pepperboxes were made before the Civil War and it is believed that less than 1,000 were made. Consignor obtained this pepperbox from a family in Ilion, NY while on a research trip to the Remington factory. The family advised him that their grandfather gave this to their grandmother as a wedding present. CONDITION: Good with strong traces of blue along bbl ribs & faint traces of silver on frame. Grips have minor chips at the base and are slightly faded. Bores are lightly pitted, mechanically good. 4-59351 JH112 (2,000-3,000)

260
$0.00

ENGRAVED “L.H. MOORE” REMINGTON/ELLIOTT FOUR BARRELL PISTOL. Cal. 32 RF. SN 19003. Blued finish, 3-3/8” ribbed bbl with good markings, blade front sight, ring trigger, & 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Bottom of grip strap is engraved in script “L H Moore / 558 Broadway, N. Y.” Accompanied by consignor’s research file with information showing that derringer belonged to Luther H. Moore, a jeweler in the late 1800’s in New York. CONDITION: Good. Traces of blue in protected places, mostly gray patina. Grips show wear at the high spots & retain most of their varnish. Moderately pitted bore. Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-59451 JH85 (750-1,000)

261
$4,600.00

REMINGTON VEST SINGLE SHOT POCKET PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 22. SN 5506. Blued finish, 3-1/4” part oct bbl, brass post front sight, 2-pc walnut grips. Marked “REMINGTON’S ILION N.Y / PATENT OCT. 1. 1861” on top of bbl. Accompanied by orig 2-pc black cardboard box marked “VEST POCKET PISTOL. / Using Metallic Cartridge Size No. 22.” Plus address & instructions inside lid & “VEST POCKET PISTOL. / 1 Shot No. 22 Cartridges / BLUED” label on bottom of box. CONDITION: Very fine. 70% blue on frame & bbl, streaky on both sides. Bright blue on the hammer. Grips retain almost all of the orig varnish. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. Box is worn on the edges & has repairs including some replaced covering on the lid. A tag has been glued to the bottom. 4-59346 JH69 (1,500-2,500)

262
$1,380.00

RARE REMINGTON VEST POCKET PISTOL. Cal. 30 RF. SN 363. Nickeled brass frame, 3-1/2” part oct bbl, brass post front sight, & 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Marked “REMINGTON’S ILION, Nxx / PATD OCT. 1.1861.NOV.15.186x” on the top flat of bbl. The end of both lines run into rear side and did not strike properly. One of the estimated quantity of 500 produced. CONDITION: Retains most of the recently polished nickel with bright blue on screws & operating parts. Repaired chip out of right grip. Bore is moderately pitted. Action is fine. 4-59344 JH108 (800-1,500)

263
$4,312.00

RARE EARLY PRODUCTION REMINGTON DOUBLE DERRINGER TYPE 1 FIRST MODEL. Cal. 41 RF. SN 61 or 19. Blue finish, 3” rnd superposed bbls, with rare markings on the side ribs, “MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y.” on the right bbl rib, “ELLIOT’S PATS 17. DEC 12, 1865”. Orig 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. This is one of less than 100 of initial production of this Type 1. Early production had rare variant markings as indicated. Serial numbers under 100, very rare. CONDITION: Good. Metal cleaned to bright with some light pitting remaining. Grips show minor handling marks. Bores have light pitting. Mechanically fine. 4-59447 JH82 (1,000-1,500)

264
$1,610.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON OVER/UNDER DERRINGERS WITH ONE REPRODUCTION PIPE CASE. Cal. 41 RF. 1) 3rd Model. SN 627. Nickeled finish & 2-pc pearl grips. Accompanied by black leather, green felt lined, “REMINGTON” marked reproduction pipe case with latch. CONDITION: Very good. Metal refinished. Grips are fine, bores are lightly pitted, mechanically good. Case shows no use. 2) 2nd Model. SN 504. Nickeled finish & 2-pc pearl grips. CONDITION: Very good, partially refinished. Grips are fine, bores are lightly pitted, and action is fine. 4-59448 JH51 (1,250-1,750)

265
$1,495.00

ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER WITH TINTYPE. Cal. 22 RF. SN 718. Blued finish, 3” oct bbl with crisp markings, post front sight, five panel scenes on cylinder are partially visible, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Accompanied by a gutta percha Union case with a tintype of a Union Corporal seated holding the same model revolver. CONDITION: Good. All metal surfaces have been cleaned & patina enhanced. Bore shows even light pitting with spots of heavier pitting. Refinished grips have stains at the top. Mechanically fine. Case & tintype are fine. 4-59493 JH109 (600-1,000)

266
$575.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON IROQUOIS REVOLVERS. Cal. 22 Short. 1) NSN. Marked “IROQUOIS” on top of bbl and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY” on side of bbl in small markings. Nickel finish with 2-5/16” rnd bbl, fluted cylinder, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% nickel remaining, although all surfaces have been cleaned. Grips are sharp, bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically fine. 2) NSN. Marked “IROQUOIS” on top of bbl and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NY” on side of bbl in large letters. Nickel finish with 2-5/16” rnd bbl, plain cylinder, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% nickel remaining, although all surfaces have been cleaned. Grips are sharp, bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59445 JH41 (1,250-1,750)

267
$1,035.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON IROQUOIS POCKET REVOLVERS. Cal. 22 Short. NSN. 1) Nickel finish, 2-5/16” rnd bbl with “IROQUOIS” on top of bbl and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y.” on side of bbl. It has blade front sight, plain cylinder, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% nickel remaining, although all surfaces have been cleaned. Cyl pin shows light wrench marks. Grips are sharp. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically fine. 2) Nickel finish, 2-5/16” rnd bbl with “IROQUOIS” on top of bbl and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y.” on side of bbl. It has blade front sight, fluted cylinder, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. These revolvers are nicely marked with name & manufacturer identifying it. Many are found unmarked. The fluted cylinder model is more difficult to find than the plain cylinder & both are difficult to find in very good condition. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% nickel remaining, although all surfaces have been cleaned. Grips are sharp, bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59446 JH106 (1,250-1,750)

268
$2,530.00

LOT OF THREE REVOLVERS. 1) Remington #3 Smoot. Cal. 38 CF. Serial number not visible. Nickel finish, 3-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with crisp bbl markings, blade front sight, 2-pc black checkered Remington logo saw handle grips. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% nickel overall with some dents &pitting on the bbl rib & front of cyl. Grips show moderate wear at the base. Bore is good with light pitting. Mechanically good. 2) Remington #3 Smoot. Cal. 38 RF. SN 18023. This is the early #3 without bbl rib. Nickel finish, 3-3/4” oct bbl with crisp bbl markings, high blade sight, 2-pc checkered hard rubber birds head grips. CONDITION: Fine with some cleaning to the nickel, most of which remains with drag line on cyl. Wear to high edges on grips. Bore is lightly pitted. Action is fine 3) Czar. Cal. 22 RF. SN 7263. Nickel finish, 3-1/2” oct bbl with top strap markings, blade front sight, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 98% bright nickel & slightly fading casehardening on hammer & trigger. Grips are sharp. Bore is fine. Mechanically excellent. 4-59411 JH83 (1,250-1,750)

269
$5,750.00

CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON NUMBER #2 SMOOT REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 305. Circa 1875. Nickel finish with 2-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with standard one line bbl markings, blade front sight, mother-of-pearl grips. Floral scroll engraving on bbl, cyl & complete frame. Accompanied by a 8-1/8” x 4-3/4” green velvet lined hardwood casing with a brass nameplate on lid. This is a period case restored by consignor. It is partitioned for the revolver, a full box of 32 RF short ammunition by UMC & six extra cartridges which are included. Also includes a key which operates box lock. Consignor purchased revolver from Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Excellent with slight losses on the left side of hammer. Grips are fine. Bore & action are fine. 4-59407 JH100 (1,500-2,500)

270
$1,437.00

PAIR OF REMINGTON SMOOT POCKET REVOLVERS SEQUENTIALLY MARKED “32” & “33” FOR CAMDEN CITY POLICE WITH HOLSTERS. Cal. 32 RF. 1) SN 171. Engraved in script on butt strap “Camden City Police No. 32”. Nickel finish, 2-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with one line markings on bbl, blade front sight, 2-pc factory checkered hard rubber birds head grips. Accompanied by a dark brown form fitting leather belt holster. CONDITION: Very good. Metal surfaces have been polished & touched-up except hammer & trigger which retain their orig casehardening. Grips are worn smooth on the high spots. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. Holster is missing a couple of stitches but is otherwise fine. 2) SN 753. Engraved in script on butt strap “Camden City Police No. 33”. Nickel finish, 2-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with one line markings on bbl, blade front sight, 2-pc factory checkered hard rubber birds head grips. Accompanied by a dark brown form fitting leather belt holster. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been refinished except the hammer and trigger which retain half of their casehardening colors. Grips are worn at the high spots. Action is fine. Note: A third revolver was found at Old Town Station in Lenexa, Kansas by an acquaintance of consignor. It had similar markings but with number “41”, (serial number 150) & was accompanied by a small badge for a Constable, Camden County. Since it is apparent that these pistols were supplied to Constables, it may explain why such low powered pieces were used by the police department. These are the only three that this consignor is aware of. 4-59408 JH111 (1,500-2,000)

271
$690.00

VERY SCARCE REMINGTON SMOOT 1ST MODEL WITH REVOLVING RECOIL SHIELD. Cal. 30. SN 394. Nickeled finish with 2-7/8” ribbed oct bbl with standard one line marking, 2-pc rosewood grips. Only about 650 of these were made during 1875. CONDITION: Good. Hammer has bright casehardening colors. Balance of metal has been polished with considerable pitting on top of bbl rib. Grips have been refinished. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically good. 4-59353 JH56 (1,000-1,500)

272
$2,357.00

RARE REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVER IN RARE BLUE FINISH. Cal. 30. SN 2412. Blued finish with 2-7/8” ribbed oct bbl, 2-pc Remington faux ivory grips. CONDITION: Very good. 70% blue on sides of frame, turning brown on grip straps, with scattered spots of surface rust & pitting. Grips show light cracking around the edges. Bore is poor. Mechanically good. 4-59355 JH54 (1,000-1,500)

273
$2,185.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVERS. 1) Model #2. Cal. 32 RF. SN 532. Blued finish, 2-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with crisp markings, German silver blade front sight, 2-pc black checkered factory hard rubber birds head grips. CONDITION: Good. Found in the white, determined it was blue by looking under grips. Has been refinished. Grips show wear on high points. Ejector rod has been replaced. Bore is pore. Action is fine. 2) Model #3. Cal. 38 RF. SN 27188. Blued finish, 3-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with crisp markings, German silver blade front sight, 2-pc pearl saw handle grips. CONDITION: Very good with 60% blue overall, mostly gone on the grip straps, light surface rust & pitting on cyl. Grips are slightly oversized and are stained around the frame pins. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. 4-59413 JH76 (800-1,200)

274
$3,392.00

RARE REMINGTON NEW MODEL #4 REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 41 CF. SN 14005. Rare caliber, nickel finish, 2-1/2” rnd bbl with short one line markings, blade front sight, 2-pc factory faux ivory bird head grips. Accompanied by a 2-pc orange/green cardboard box with instructions in lid. Bottom marked “FULL PLATE / No. 4-41. / CENTER FIRE”. CONDITION: Excellent, with little sign of use or handling. There are short cracks on surface of grips. Bore is good. Mechanically good. Box is worn on the edges with some repairs to lid. 4-59349 JH77 (1,500-2,500)

275
$3,220.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON #4 REVOLVERS WITH ONE BOX. 1) Cal. 38 CF. SN 21730. Nickel finish, 2-1/2” rnd bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. Accompanied by original 2-pc cardboard box, green bottom, red top with instructions in top. Bottom of box is stamped in ink, “FULL PLATE. / No.4-38 / R. P.” Additional numbers “95” on the top & bottom portions of frame, and “80” on the bottom of bbl & rear of cyl, the meanings of which are not known. Frame is cut for both firing pins. CONDITION: Excellent with some nicks & dings but retaining most of the nickel. Grips are sharp. Bore has light pitting. Mechanically fine. Box shows wear on the edges with repairs on the corners & edges. 2) Cal. 38 CF. SN 10138. With rare blued finish, 2-1/2” rnd bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fine with 80% thinning blue, worn on the grip straps, muzzle, and front of cyl. Grips are worn at the high spots. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59461 JH40 (1,500-2,000)

276
$2,300.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL #4 REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 38 RF. SN 20114. Nickel finish, 2-1/2” rnd bbl with short single line marking, blade front sight, 2-pc checkered factory hard rubber bird head grips. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc green cardboard box with instructions on inside of cover. Bottom box marked in pencil “Bought in 1890 / never fired”. Stamped on bottom end “FULL PLATE. / NO. 4-38, / RIM FIRE.” Inside box is an offer for an insurance policy for five cents & signed on reverse by “J.P. Lovell Arms Co. / 3/24/91” CONDITION: Excellent. Shows little wear with bright blue remaining on screws & pins, sharp grips. Bore is fine. Mechanically fine. Box is scuffed on edges with two repaired corners & one repaired edge. Note: Consignor states that holes in box are from being tied together with fishing line to prevent people from opening box. It was originally found in a drawer in this fashion. 4-59348 JH78 (1,250-1,750)

277
$2,875.00

LOT OF THREE REMINGTON SMOOT NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVERS. 1 )First Variation. Cal. 38 CF. SN 14679. Nickel finish with 3-3/4” oct bbl with crisp one line marking, large blade front sight, 2-pc checkered hard rubber bird head grips, no bbl rib. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% bright nickel mixed with light pitting above trigger on right side of frame, and a few dents & scratches. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 2) Second Variation. Cal. 38 RF. SN 16386. Nickel finish with 3-3/4”ribbed oct bbl & crisp bbl markings, small blade sight, 2-pc checkered hard rubber bird head grips. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% nickel overall with strong cyl drag line & nicks & dings on sharp edges. Grips have wear on the high edges but are otherwise sharp. Bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically fine. 3) Second Variation. Cal. 38 RF. NSN. Nickel finish with 3-3/4” ribbed oct bbl with crisp markings, small blade sight, 2-pc checkered Remington monogrammed saw handle grips. CONDITION: Fine. 98% nickel with some flaking at the front of frame. Grips show slight wear at the bottom and sun fading on right panel. Bore is good. Mechanically fine. 4-59412 JH59 1,500-2,000)

278
$4,255.00

SCARCE W.P. UHLINGER & CO. POCKET REVOLVER WITH AMBROTYPE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 1746. Blued bbl & cyl, silver plated frame with “W.P. UHLINGER & Co / PHIL A” marked in front of cyl, 5” oct bbl, orig ejector rod, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. This is a seldom encountered Uhlinger revolver marked with the Uhlinger name on it and is extremely scarce; most others made by this company are seen marked “D.D. CONE” or ‘W.L. GRANT” or “J.P. LOWER”. Accompanied by a Ambrotype print in a Littlefield, Parsons, & Co. gutta percha Union case of a Union soldier in uniform with the same model revolver lying on table. CONDITION: Nearly excellent. 85% blue overall, worn on the edges with a strong drag line on the cyl. 90% silver on frame. Slightly faded casehardening colors on hammer. Grips have light wear on sharp edges around the bottom. Bore is good. Action is fine. Case & image are excellent. 4-59409 JH97 (1,000-1,500)

279
$1,265.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON PIN MODEL 2ND MODEL NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 29. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail blade front sight, standard factory engraving on both sides of frame, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. One of the first revolvers designed to use the first 38 RF revolver cartridges, circa 1861-62. Only about 400 were produced. Saw Civil War service as a few were purchased privately as a personal sidearm. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig blue but most surfaces have patina enhanced. Grips are refinished. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically fine. 4-59314 JH84 (2,500-3,500)

280
$1,380.00

SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON MFG. CO. EARLY 1860’S LIMITED QUANTITY POCKET REVOLVER WITH TIN TYPE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 70. Blued finish, 4-3/4” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail blade front sight, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Judging from scarcity of this model it would appear that production was cut short by action of Smith & Wesson due to infringement of their Rollin White patent. Accompanied by Union cased tintype of Union soldier holding similar revolver. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue remain with some enhancement. Faded casehardening on hammer. Bore is lightly pitted. Grips are refinished. Mechanically good. Tin type has a halo around the outside and a light crack on upper rear corner, but is generally fine. 4-59397 JH102 (700-1,000)

281
$575.00

E.A. PRESCOTT NAVY MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 180. Blued & silver finish with 7-1/4” bbl, silver blade front sight, 2-pc rosewood grips with “G.S. RICHARDSON” stamped on buttstrap. Accompanying the revolver is a file of G.S. Richardson names extracted from National Archives compiled by the consignor. Not sure if any of the files refer to this G.S. Richardson. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts have been refinished with careful polishing to avoid loss of markings. Bore is lightly pitted in grooves, otherwise very good. Mechanically fine. 4-59312 JH49 (1,000-1,500)

282
$345.00

E.A. PRESCOTT ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 24. Blue & silver finish with 5” ribbed oct bbl marked “E. A. PRESCOTT. WORCESTER. MASS. / PAT’D OCT. 8. 1860” on the left side of bbl with 2-pc rosewood grips. Rare low production revolver which is an attempted copy of a Smith & Wesson #2 Army revolver. CONDITION: Good. Retains about 90% of the enhanced blue on the iron parts & silver on the brass. Grips are worn at the bottom but retain all of the newly applied varnish. Bore is fair. Mechanically good. 4-59410 JH47 (750-1,250)

283
$1,265.00

ALLEN & WHEELOCK SIDE HAMMER RIMFIRE POCKET REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER & TINTYPE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 298. Blued finish, 4” oct bbl, standard two line marking on the left side of bbl &“1860” patent marking on the left side of the frame, brass pinch front sight, 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Accompanied by a unique black form fitting holster which can be either attached to a belt or a vest or suspender button from the flap. Also accompanied by a leather cased tintype of a Union soldier holding the same model revolver. CONDITION: All surfaces have been polished & refinished. Grips are now slightly undersized. Bore is evenly pitted, mechanically fine. Holster shows considerable wear with minor checking & cracking. Tintype case shows minor separating & cracking. 4-59398 JH107 (700-1,000)

284
$2,300.00

RARE PROTOTYPE REMINGTON/BEALS CARTRIDGE SPUR TRIGGER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. NSN. Blued finish, smoothbore 4” oct bbl, missing front sight, spur trigger with typical Beals’ design gutta percha handmade bag grips in three pieces, two sides & the bottom. It has a drop down cyl pin with ball catch. There are no markings anywhere on revolver. The revolver appears to be a very well made, hand-machined, model shop type prototype, using Fordyce Beals basic design patterns. Because of certain Beals design features used, the consignor’s research dates the gun circa 1860-1862. This revolver was probably not marketed since it was a definite infringement on the Rollin White Patent owned by Smith & Wesson at that time. Smith & Wesson began winning their court infringement cases in 1862 and more than likely this kept Remington from producing this revolver. Accompanied by a copy of the Oct. 1991 Gun Report containing an article written by Mr. Huber, the consignor, about this revolver. In the article is a copy of an October 1860 price list which he believes refers to this revolver. The price list states “We have now in process of manufacture a new and superior CARTRIDGE LOADING REVOLVER which will be ready for market in the course of two or three months.” Revolver is pictured on p. 200 in The Guns of Remington, Madaus. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig blue in protected areas, mostly gray/brown patina mixed with light pitting & surface rust. About 80% of silver plating remains on triggerguard. Grips are fine, bore is poor, action is good. 4-59492 JH113 (3,000-5,000)

285
$1,035.00

SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1 SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER WITH TINTYPE. Cal. 22 RF. SN 35510. Blued finish, 3-1/4” ribbed oct bbl with standard one line bbl marking. Frame is silver plated. Patent markings partially visible on cyl. Blade front sight, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Accompanied by a tintype in a gutta percha Union case with an image of a Union sergeant holding the same model revolver in his hand. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl, cyl, extractor, hammer, & cyl stop have been reblued. Frame retains 90% of tarnished silver. Grips have been refinished and both are warped. Bore is poor. Action is fine. Image is fine, case is fine. 4-59494 JH110 (600-1,000)

285a
$1,495.00

FULL NICKEL ENGRAVED REMINGTON MAGAZINE PISTOL WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 32 RF Extra short. NSN. Rider’s Patent, nickel finish, 5-3/4” bbl, 5-shot magazine, spur trigger pistol. Factory engraved on frame & backstrap. Crisp bbl marking. Standard walnut grip. Accompanied by a 20” x 19” velvet lined display case containing two orig boxes of 32 extra short ammunition, each containing six cartridges, two samples of the cartridges mounted on a copy of the 1877 Remington catalogue page. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain most of a restored nickel finish with frame retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Grips are also restored with bright varnish finish. Hammer retains about all of a bright niter blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Display case, made by consignor is unique and in extremely fine condition. 4-59319 JH18 (3,000-5,000)

286
$690.00

LOT OF TWO NON-FACTORY MADE SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS. 1) Made from a Remington 36 Cal. Navy large frame revolver. Cal. 38 CF. SN 16857. Blued finish, 7-3/8” oct bbl, crude homemade wood grips, tip up bbl with locking mechanism, re-cut firing pin hammer, brass triggerguard. This is a crudely made pistol. It is interesting that some backyard gunsmith took the time to make a single shot pistol out of a 6-shot revolver. CONDITION: Fair. Brown patina overall. Grips are battered. 2) Made from a Remington New Model Army revolver. Cal. 45. SN 104925. Blued finish, 9-7/8” oct bbl with blade front sight, bbl marked “PAT. APL’D FOR” on the left side. It has cartridge extractor, frame has opening lever, hammer is a modified Remington firing pin, 2-pc smooth walnut grips with military cartouche, & brass triggerguard. This single shot pistol was perhaps made up by a gunsmith using parts from a New Model Army. CONDITION: Fair. Traces of orig blue on frame. Gray patina on new assemblage. Grips are worn smooth at the bottom. Bore has been drilled out and has moderate pitting. 4-59406 JH98 (600-1,000)

287
$460.00

RARE CIVIL WAR ERA COLT OR REMINGTON NEW YORK NAVY YARD HOLSTER. Civil War era black holster with New York Navy Yard stamp on fastening side; has strap & belt loop. Will hold a Colt 51 or 61 Navy Model or a Remington/Beals through New Model Navy revolver or a Model 1867 single shot. CONDITION: Much crackling to the surface. The marking is visible but not readable. Leather is still supple. 4-59404 JH74 (1,500-2,500)

288
$690.00

*EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 51 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 380. SN PA33537. Blued finish, crisp markings, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Remington/UMC logo. It is an early production pistol with nine serrations. Accompanied by orig magazine & orig hinged lid box with cleaning rod & brush, instruction sheet & a postcard serial numbered to pistol for registration with Remington. Also accompanied by a full box of .380 cal ammunition from Remington/UMC. CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% blue thinning on the backstrap and sharp edges with widely scattered specks of spotting. Left grip has a bruise at the logo; the right has a bruise at the lower grip rivet. Bore is good, action is fine. Box is good with minor chipping on the labels & only two open corners on the lid. Cartridge box is stained & dirty but still solid. 4-59457 JH62 (600-1,000)

289
$172.00

HINGED LID BOX FOR REMINGTON/UMC MODEL 51 AUTOMATIC PISTOL. For caliber .380 semi-auto pistol. Accompanied by cleaning brush. CONDITION: Minor scuffs & chips around the edges. All corners on lid are broken, some edges have old repairs. 4-59456-1 JH61 (100-125)

290
$690.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 51 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 32 ACP. SN PA91437. Blued finish, crisp markings, and 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Remington/UMC logo. This 32 caliber is rarer than the .380 Remington Model ’51. Accompanied by orig magazine & full box of Remington/UMC 32 ACP ammo. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% orig blue. Slightly worn on the sharp edges. Grips are sharp, bore is fine, mechanically excellent. Box of shells are slightly stained. 4-59456 JH60 (600-1,000)

291
$2,300.00

RARE FULL UNOPENED BOX OF 46 CALIBER PRIMED METALLIC CARTRIDGES FOR REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH CARBINE, REMINGTON CONVERSION REVOLVERS, & BALLARD’S KENTUCKY RIFLE. Manufactured by UMC. Light green & Kraft color plaid box with green top & orange seal around entire box. CONDITION: Fine. Slight scuff on top label. One corner of the bottom is open but not far enough to completely tear the seal. 4-59329 JH57 (1,500-2,500)

292
$345.00

RARE EARLY WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOX. 44 Cal Henry. 2-pc green label box, labeled “NO 44 long”, it shows a picture of a 44 Henry flat cartridge. Marked on box with Stetson’s 1871 Patent. Contains eight impressed H headstamp cartridges. CONDITION: Box is solid. Label is slightly faded with minor scuffs. 4-59482 FS718 (800-1,200)

293
$862.00

LOT OF SIX EMPTY COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE PACKETS. 1) “Colt Revolving Belt Pistol”. Contains five bullets. Label good, edges chipped and torn. 2) Colt “REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL”. Contains six bullets. Label torn and chipped, but still readable. 3 and 4) “Either Colt’s or Whitney’s / Revolving Belt Pistols”. Condition is fine. 5) Same as 1, no bullets. 6) “FOR REMINGTON’S, COLT’S, AND OTHER / Revolving Holster Pistol”. Lid has been resealed, contains broken cartridges. 4-59483 FS719 (500-800)

294
$1,495.00

LOT OF EIGHT MISCELLANEOUS CARTRIDGE BOXES. 1) Winchester 44 Colt, 2-pc, green label, 48 rnds, lightly scuffed. 2) UMC 44 short RF, green label, plaid box, full, label stained and chipped. 3) Frankford Arsenal 44 Colt and Remington, still sealed, fine. 4) Remington 38–1-3/4 paper patch, 9 rnds, 2-pc box, yellow label, two patches missing, label stained. 5) Winchester 44 S&W, 2-pc box, empty, scuffed edges, taped on tear strip. 6) UMC 43 Spanish, 2-pc box, blue label, one cartridge, label fine, writing on one end of lid. 7) UMC 43 Egyptian, 22 rnds, label scuffed, top taped and glued. 8) Remington UMC 43 Egyptian, full, label chipped, top and bottom with glue repairs. 4-59490 FS724 (800-1,200)

295
$920.00

LOT OF 41 CAL CARTRIDGE BOXES. 1) Remington UMC 41 RC short, blue label, rnd corner box empty, scuffed on edges, resealed. 2) Remington dog bone, empty, missing ends, poor. 3) UMC 41 RC short, blue label, 14 rnds, scuffed edges; 4 and 5) Remington while label 41 RF 12 rnds, 9 rnds, stained with torn ends. 6) UMC green label, plaid box, 41 RF 2 rnds, good label, torn seal strip. 7) Peters three color 41 RF, empty, lightly scuffed. 8) Remington UMC 41 long RF, 49 rnds, yellow label, faded and lightly scuffed, plaid box. 9) UMC 41 ‘SDA”, 23 rnds, green label, lightly scuffed. 10) UMC 41 long RF, orange label, plaid box, still sealed. 11) Remington UMC 41 “SDA”, 20 rnds, scuffed label, repaired corners. 4-59485 FS723 (800-1,200)

296
$690.00

LOT OF EIGHT CARTRIDGE BOXES. 1) UMC 30RF 2-pc box, blue label with engraving of Marlin XXX Revolver. Contains eleven cartridges with no head stamp. Generally good with some scuffing to label. 2) UMC “No. 2 for 32-100 SHORT.” Orange label with picture of Smith & Wesson Model 1-2. Contains 35 cartridges with no head stamp. Slight chipping on label, one open corner on lid. 3) “USCC 38RF 2-pc box, still sealed. Some stains, minor chips on body. 4) USCC 30RF 2-pc box with over label for F.E. Fisher, a Concord, New Hampshire gunsmith. Contains 18 raised “US” head stamped cartridges and fragments of a warranty. All corners on lid open, some tape, edges scuffed. 5) UMC green label 30 Cal short, 2-pc box, empty. Fine, minor scuffing. 6) Same, scuffed and taped. 7) Same, label fine, some chipping to seal. 8) UMC 30 Cal long, yellow label, 2-pc box wrapped in plastic. 4-59491 FS720 (300-500)

297
$1,265.00

LOT OF 21 BOXES OF 22 CARTRIDGES. 1) USCC 22 short, 2-pc box, contains 50/100 rnds, lid with stains, chips and writing. 2) USCC 22 short, empty box (100), light stains. 3) UMC CB caps, 96/100, 2-pc marbleized box, green label, fine. 4) UMC 22CB, 35/100 orange label, marbleized box, stains and scuffs. 5) Remington UMC 22LR ‘LESMOK”, full, picture of Remington Model 12 on side. 6) Remington UMC 22 short “LESMOK”, picture of Remington Model 12 on tearstrip, still sealed, slightly scuffed. 7) Winchester 22 short HP, 2-pc, red label, full, fine. 8) Winchester 22 LR “LESMOK”, sealed, fine. 9) UMC 22 short, orange label, green 2-pc box 41/50, slight scuffing, fine. 10 and 11) Remington UMC 22 LRHP still sealed, one with stain on label. 12) UMC 22 LR white label, marbleized box, full, slight scuffing. 13) UMC 22 long shot, 5 rnds, slightly scuffed. 14) Clinton 2-pc box, 22 short, empty, lightly scuffed. 15) Remington UMC 22 long “LESMOK”, shot, 33/50, scuffed and stained. 16) Winchester 22 LR “LESMOK”, “PRECISION 75” red over label, 9 rnds, two corners torn, some chipping to label. 17) US 22 LR NRA red over label, 49/50, fine. 18) USCC 22 short “SCOUT” with engraving of Boy Scout, one end torn, slight scuffing. 19) American Metallic Cartridge Company, 22 short, empty box, glued, stained on one end with minor chips. 20) Peters 22 short, four-color, sealed and wrapped. 21) UMC 25 short, box of 100, full, green label, plaid box, slight scuffing, and three corners taped. 4-59487 FS725 (1,000-1,500)

298
$575.00

DISPLAY BOX FOR REMINGTON “HI-SPEED” 22’S. The box is 16” wide x10” high; the front lifts for access to the five columns of cartridges. Accompanying are 24 boxes for 22 RF cartridges. Including white label 22 Remington auto, full, fine; Winchester 22 short, with “Smokeless red over stamp”, empty, UMC 22 short “LESMOK”, containing 25 cartridges, slightly scuffed; UMC 22 long ‘LESMOK”, full, slightly scuffed; Federal 22 LR HI-POWER, empty, slightly scuffed; UMC 22 short, red label, 2-pc, still sealed, slightly scuffed, wrapped in plastic; Revelation 22 LR HP, 40 rnds, minor scuffing at corners; Western 22 WRF, 40 rnds, light scuffing; US 22 short, 29 rnds, one end label loose; Remington/UMC 22 short “LESMOK” full, sealed, scuffed edges; Remington/UMC 22 long “LESMOK” 18 rnds, badly scuffed; Winchester 22 short “LESMOK” 16 rnds, stained and scuffed; Winchester 22 long green label, empty, slight scuffing; Airway 22 LR, full, one end torn, scuffed corners; Winchester 22 short, red “SMOKELESS” overprint, 22 rnds, light scuffing; Remington 22 short, ‘ROCKET” still sealed; Peters 22 short ‘THUNDERBOLT”, still sealed; Remington 22 WRF, full, slight scuffs; Winchester 22 short, red “SMOKELESS” overprint, sealed, excellent; Remington UMC 22 blank, full, slightly stained; CIL “WHIZ-BANG” 22 long, 43 rnds, taped; Remington 22 LR “KLEANBORE”, full, slightly scuffed; Remington 22 short “LESMOK”, 19 rnds, end labels torn; UMC 22 short, 8 rnds, slightly scuffed. 4-59486 FS722 (500-800)

299
$747.00

LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS, CAP BOXES, ETC. Including 1) E. Remington 10 ga. Berdan primer extractor and reseater. In orig box retaining about 80% of the finish. The box has two open corners on the lid and two open edges on the base. 2) Same. 16 ga. Remington Arms Co. Fine. Minor scuffs on box. 3) Same. 12 ga. Earlier box with blue checkerboard cover. Box spotted and taped. 4) B.G.I. Co 38 S&W bullet mold. In box for 32 loading tools. Mold fine retaining half the red paint. The box is scuffed and chipped. 5) B.G.I. Co for 38 S&W, includes bullet mold, case sizer, bullet seater, deprimer, primer seater, powder measure, box of UNC primers and five correct bullets The cap box and bullets are not orig. The bullet mold has most of its red finish. The rest of the tools have most of their blue. The box is somewhat soiled with chips and some tape. 6 – 9) Three military screwdrivers and one pin punch. All good. 10 – 14) Five cleaning brushes. All poor. 15 – 22) Five musket worms and two shotgun worms. Very good. 23) Pearl grip for unidentified revolver. Poor. 24) Left grip for H&R revolver. Poor. 25 -45) 21 cap tins or boxes. Most are Remington or UNC. Good to fine. 4-60653 FS717 (500-1,000)

300
$345.00

VERY RARE REMINGTON CARTRIDGE LOADER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Marked “MADE FOR / E. REMINGTON’S SONS / ILION. N. Y.” on top of the powder charger and “WEBB’S PATENT / JUNE, 23, 1874” on the neck trimmer. Accompanied by a copy of page 23 of Remington’s 1878 Catalog showing the device assembled. Also has the adjustable powder/shot measure, individual shot and powder measures and brass shell spreader/crimper. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-59488 FS721 (800-1,200)

301
$0.00

RARE AND HISTORIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER EXCAVATED FROM THE NEZ PERCE/COL. GIBBONS BATTLE SITE AT BIG HOLE, MONTANA. Cal. appears to be 45 Colt. SN: unable to determine. This wonderful, relic condition, single action was excavated from the Big Hole Battlefield in the late 1950’s and was gifted to the consignor by his friend, Arnotte Millett. This well documented battle occurred on Aug. 9, 1877 when Chief Joseph’s Nez Perce Tribe, fleeing to Canada, were surprised and attacked by Colonel Gibbon’s 7th Infantry. Chief Joseph, one of the finest tacticians of that era, rallied his warriors and drove the infantry from the field and pinned them down until the rest of his band could escape. The Nez Perce, in their flight to avoid being confined to a reservation, were never defeated or captured over their several hundred mile journey through some of the harshest landscape in North America, outfighting and outmaneuvering the army all the way, they only surrendered after having become exhausted and starved, and thinking they were already in Canada. The revolver appears to have been a standard Colt, probably a 5-1/2″ artillery model and remains as found with five chambers of the cylinder containing brass cartridge cases with chamber under hammer empty, as was standard practice in the army. It appears that the revolver was in the process of being cocked when it was dropped, leading one to speculate that the trooper carrying it was struck down in the process. It is missing complete ejector rod housing, grip; hammer spring, & loading gate. All five of the loaded chambers have visible cartridge cases with one appearing to have lead or something of that nature where someone has dug into the cartridge case head. The entire surface of revolver has massive pitting from its long internment. Accompanied by a small framed diorama with a photograph of Chief Joseph and another of the battle site with a cluster of standing teepee poles. Attached to the back of the diorama is a notarized statement by Arnotte J. Millett dated 11 26, 1992 wherein he states that this revolver, as found, was presented to him in the early 1950’s by “Harry Too Good, an Indian guide relative and owner of the French Basin Ranch in Southwest Montana”. He also states that he was told this revolver was found on the Big Hole Battlefield near Wisdom, Montana. An extremely rare relic of one of the most incredible Indian/military engagements in history. CONDITION: As noted, extremely heavily pitted with a very dark brown crusty patina with soil in bbl and openings around the cylinder. The diorama is fine. 4-59489 JR178 (10,000-30,000)

302
$6,612.00

REMINGTON/BEALS NAVY REVOLVER & HOLSTER BELONGING TO BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, ASST. SURGEON OF 8TH MAINE REGIMENT WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 36. SN 449. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc walnut grips. Dr. Benjamin Williams (Born 1836) served in his capacity as assistant surgeon from the Siege of Petersburg to the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox, VA (1864-1866-Natl. Archive Records). This revolver, holster & belt buckle may have actually been present at this event. Revolver is void of military inspector’s marks & is a civilian model purchased on open market by U.S. Gov’t, or private purchase by Dr. Williams. This is unusual for a surgeon to have carried a firearm during the war as medical personal were generally considered non-combatants. After the war, Dr. Williams served several years as mayor of Rockland, Maine (1886-87) and also served as prison doctor at the Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine. (Died 1910). Accompanied by a 13-1/4” x 16-1/4” red velveteen lined display case made by consignor. It contains a hanger for the revolver, an orig officer’s belt buckle from Civil War period, an orig Civil War holster for this revolver & a black & white photograph of Dr. Williams. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth enhanced brown patina with fine pitting on frame. Grips are sound with light handling & use marks & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-59335 JH39 (5,000-6,000)

303
$1,725.00

FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON RIDER DA PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 31. SN 415. Blued finish with 3” oct bbl, German silver triggerguard, 2-pc ivory grips, engraved on frame, cylinder & backstrap. Accompanied by a 10-3/4” x 12-3/4” red velvet display case containing an original bullet mold, ball & star flask & loading tool, copy of 1870 catalogue page displaying this revolver. Also accompanied by a framed, orig Remington brochure and instruction sheet advertising this revolver and Remington gun canes. It is a bi-fold measuring 16-1/4″ long and 10-1/4″ high. Bottom of each page is marked with engravers name & address. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains good crisp markings with slightly softened engraving with fine surface pitting and retains most of a great restored finish. Hammer will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Case made by consignor is fine. Accessories show light to moderate wear with medium patina. Framed document is yellowed and stained with fold creases but appears to be completely intact with completely legible writing. 4-59331 JH25 (1,000-1,500)

304
$920.00

WHITNEY/BEALS RING TRIGGER (WALKING BEAM) POCKET REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 31. SN 9. Designed by Fordyce Beals before he left Whitney to join Remington where he designed their line of pocket & large frame revolvers, approx. 2,300 made. Blued finish, 3-7/8” oct bbl with crisp markings, standard sights, 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a 9-3/4” x 9-1/4” lined display case made by consignor. It contains a hanger for the revolver with some written information. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina with some nicks on bbl and pitting on front of frame. Right grip has a gouge with light scratches elsewhere, and overall retains most of an old restored finish. Cyl retains 15-20% rolled scene with some light hammer marks & scattered fine pitting. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-59307 JH35 (2,000-3,000)

305
$1,725.00

REMINGTON IMPROVED NEW MODEL NAVY CARTRIDGE REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 38 RF Long. SN 45016. Nickel finish with 7-3/8” oct bbl, pinched front sight, crisp bbl markings, 2-pc walnut grips. This revolver was made as a cartridge revolver and is not a conversion. Meant to be sold to the commercial market. Accompanied by a 19-1/2” x 10-1/2” red felt lined display case made by consignor. It contains one mounted 38 RF Long cartridge, a copy of a page showing the revolver from Remington 1877 catalogue, a full box of 38 RF Long UMC cartridges. CONDITION: Fine. Retains strong, orig nickel with some fine pitting and touch-up nickel on frame. Grips are sound with a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. Display case is fine. Cartridge box show light wear on edges. 4-59306 JH29 (1,350-1,850)

306
$4,312.00

LOT OF TWO REMINGTON REVOLVERS, (SINGLE ACTION & DOUBLE ACTION) WITH DISPLAY CASE. 1) Double Action. Cal. 38 RF. SN 5496, conversion #29. Nickel finish, 6-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc walnut grips, standard sights. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains most of its orig finish with some minor nickel touch-up & some fine pitting on right side of frame. Grips retain about all of a fine refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 2) Single Action. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2235, conversion #20. Nickel finish, 6-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc walnut grips, standard sights. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & cyl retain most of their orig nickel finish with a spot of pitting on the top flat of bbl. Frame has very fine pitting with some old nickel touch-up. Grips have a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Accompanied by a 17-3/4” x 18-1/2” display case made by consignor. It contains a copy of Remington 1877 catalogue showing mistake in advertising calling for single action revolver, picturing a double action revolver. It also has four examples of the 38 RF cartridge and two boxes of ammunition, one full 38 RF UMC & one very partial 38 Short Winchester. CONDITION: Display case is very fine with bright colors. Cartridge boxes show edge wear with some light soil. 4-59320 JH34 (4,000-6,000)

307
$4,025.00

EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 1875 ARMY REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 44-40. SN 596. Nickel finish with 7-3/8” rnd bbl with pinched sight & crisp bbl markings. It has 2-pc smooth ivory grips with lanyard stud & ring in the buttstrap. Accompanied by a 18-5/8” x 10” blue felt lined display case made by consignor. It is custom made for this revolver and has an empty, extremely rare, Remington & Sons 44 CF cartridge box. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains most of its strong, bright, orig factory nickel with perhaps a little touch-up nickel on frame. Screws retain most of their orig blue, and hammer has brilliant case colors. Grips are sound with a age line around the left escutcheon and retain a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. This is a little used revolver, possibly unfired. Case is fine. Cartridge box is yellowed & possibly lacquered with a slight stain on label. 4-59334 JH27 (3,000-5,000)

308
$5,175.00

SCARCE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 38. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, standard sights, walnut grip with lanyard ring. Estimated production of this revolver was only about 700. Accompanied by a 9-1/2” x 14-1/2” velvet lined display case containing an empty box of UMC 44 S&W Russian cartridges, a mounted sample of this cartridge and a copy of F&W letterhead. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig nickel with a spot or two of touch-up over some light pitting. Grips have a bright restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Case, made by consignor, is fine. Ammo box has a couple of minor repairs with lightly soiled label and worn edges. 4-59305 JH23 (2,000-3,000)

309
$1,495.00

REMINGTON SINGLE ACTION POLICE REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1219. Conversion #19. Nickel finish, 3-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc light walnut grips, standard sight. Has both conversion & percussion cylinders. Also accompanied by a 15-1/4” x 13-3/4” display case made by consignor. It contains a mounted hanger for the revolver, two old orig police badges (one from Philadelphia), one mounted 38 RF long cartridge, a copy of a page from the 1877 Remington catalogue showing this revolver. There is a mounting for the spare percussion cylinder which is included. There is also one full box of 38 RF long UMC cartridges. CONDITION: Fine. Retains most of its orig nickel which was applied over fine pitting. Grips retain an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. Case is extremely fine with the cartridge box having evidence of tape over the top with some light soil and edge wear. 4-59340 JH32 (1,000-1,300)

310
$1,495.00

PAIR OF REMINGTON NEW POCKET CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVERS WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 32 RF. 1) SN 25336. Conversion # 3363. Nickel finish, 3-1/2” oct bbl, standard sights, 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains about all of its bright, orig factory nickel with some scrapes on backstrap & light flaking on right side of frame. Bbl markings are fine. Grips have been refinished. Good mechanics. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 2) SN 16701. Conversion # 1508. Conversion number just happens to match cylinder number. Nickel finish, 3-1/2” oct bbl, standard sights, 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of the orig nickel applied over fine pitting. Bbl markings are sharp. Grips are sound, having been waxed & polished. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with light to moderate pitting. Accompanied by a 10-1/2” x 12-7/8” green paper lined display case made by consignor. It contains one mounted 32 RF Short cartridge, one empty cartridge box of 32 RF Short UMC, a copy of Remington 1877 catalogue page showing revolver & mounting sticks for each revolver. CONDITION: Frame is extremely fine. Cartridge box is lightly soiled with damaged edges and wear on top label. 4-59343 JH36 (1,000-1,500)

311
$3,105.00

LOT OF THREE REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVERS WITH DISPLAY CASE. 1) #1 Smoot. Cal. 30 RF. SN 2416. Nickel finish, 2-3/4” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut birds head grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all or its orig factory nickel with light surface scratches. Wood grips have been refinished. Good mechanics. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 2) #2 Smoot. Cal. 30 RF. SN 822. Nickel finish, 2-3/4” oct bbl, 2-pc black hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its strong, bright, orig factory finish with strong case colors on hammer. Grips have an internal crack on left side, otherwise are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 3) #2 Smoot. Cal. 32. SN 236. Nickel finish, 2-3/4” oct bbl, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine, retains about all of its orig nickel finish with some light pitting on left side with light nickel touch-up in that spot. Hammer retains brilliant case colors. Grips are fine. Mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore with moderate pitting. Accompanied by a 15” x 16” green felt lined display case containing mountings for the three revolvers, a copy of a page from 1877 Remington catalogue, mounted samples of 30 RF & 32 RF caliber cartridges & one empty box of 32 RF short UMC cartridges & one open full box of UMC 30 RF shorts cartridges & an orig Smoot green cardboard box marked “FULL PLATE / 32 CAL.” CONDITION: Frame is very fine. Cartridge boxes show cleaning with worn edges. Revolver box has a replaced end in lid with other repaired edges & corners & shows heavy wear. 4-59354 JH26 (1,500-2,500)

312
$1,955.00

SCARCE WESSON & HARRINGTON MODEL #4 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” oct bbl, standard sights, case colored hammer & rosewood birds head grip. Crisp markings on bbl. Accompanied by a 9-3/4” x 11-1/2” felt lined display case containing an empty box for 38 caliber short RF cartridges by UMC & a mounted sample of the cartridge. Consignor purchased from Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be unfired. Retains most of its bright orig factory finish with a small ding on the bbl and a few pinpoint freckles of pitting on frame. Grips are fine and retain about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case, made by consignor, is fine. 4-59309 JH20 (1,000-1,200)

313
$575.00

REMINGTON #4 REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 41 RF. SN 1642. Nickel finish, 2-3/8” rnd bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc plain black hard rubber grips, and standard sight. Accompanied by a 16-1/4” x 18-7/8” maroon velveteen lined display case made by consignor. It contains mountings for three revolvers, this one and two others (not included in this lot). It has single mounted 38 RF & 41 RF cartridges & an orig J.P. Lowell Arms Co. catalogue showing this revolver, a copy of the front cover of the J.P. Lowell catalogue, a copy of the 1877 catalogue page showing this revolver. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its orig factory nickel with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Grips are fine. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Case is extremely fine. 4-59350 JH33 (500-800)

313a
$8,050.00

RARE U.S. NAVY-MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY REVOLVER AND DISPLAY CASE WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. A scarce and desirable “U.S.N.” marked 3rd Model 1851 Colt Navy. This revolver conforms to the 3rd Model type in .36 cal, with a 6-shot cylinder and 7 ½” oct bbl. An important variation on this example is its iron trigger guard and grip straps. SN 61624 matching throughout. Bbl marked “Address Sam’l Colt New.York City”. The left side of the frame is marked “U.S.” beneath “Colt’s Patent”. Prominently stamped on the butt is “U.S.N.” and the inspector’s initials “G.M.R.” are stamped in the bottom of the 1-pc walnut grip. Various other inspectors’ markings are found on the bbl, cylinder and trigger guard. This is a very rare Colt Navy revolver, acquired by the United States Navy in an order of 2,000 revolvers delivered to the United States Navy in 1857. This particular revolver was inspected by Lt. George M. Ransom indicating that, out of the initial order of 2,000, this revolver was delivered as a part of 667 revolvers sent to the Boston Navy Yard the same year. As a sidebar, Lt. Ransom was killed in action while attacking Fort Sumpter in late 1863. The revolver is accompanied by a wood and glass display case measuring 17 ½” x 9” and includes an orig Civil War period percussion cap pouch embossed “U.S.N.”, a 2-pc Civil War period U.S. Navy officer’s waist belt plate, one brass U.S. Navy coat size button and one U.S. Marine Corps coat size button. CONDITION: Excellent. Colt shows very little wear. All of its blued finish has now turned to a very attractive dark plum/brown patina with only the smallest spots of pitting on the bbl and frame. Cylinder scene remains sharp and visible-about 85%. Grips are fine except for a minor chip out of one toe and a dent or two on the butt. Mechanical action is excellent. Cap box show wear and light surface crackling. Buckle and buttons are fine. 4-59336 (6,000-9,000)

314
$575.00

REMINGTON RIDER DA CARTRIDGE CONVERSION POCKET REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 32 RF Short. SN 5007. Blue finish with 3” oct bbl, checkered gutta percha 2-pc grips. Cylinder number “009”, frame numbered “6085”, assembled from parts by Remington, circa 1880. Crisp bbl markings. Accompanied by a 12” x 12” green felt display case containing a mounted sample of a 32 RF short cartridge and a full box of UMC 32 RF cartridges. There is also a copy of a Remington DA Pocket pistol advertisement. This case also has room for an orig boxed Remington Ryder Pocket Pistol (SN 4171) with accessories sold elsewhere in this auction. Also accompanied by framed orig instruction sheets for this revolver as well as pictures of various handles available for a cane gun (not included in this lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & cyl retain about 85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina with very fine pitting. Frame is a blue/brown patina. Grips are fine, mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. Case, made by consignor, is fine. Box of ammo is soiled & faded. 4-59311 JH24 (500-1,000)

315
$1,035.00

SCARCE E.A. PRESCOTT UNMARKED HUMPED FRAME SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 22 RF. SN 49. Blue & silver with 2-3/4” oct bbl, walnut birds head grips. Accompanied by a 14-3/4” x 10” felt lined display case containing an empty rare American Metallic Cartridge Co. box, a mounted sample of the 22 cartridge & a mounted sample of a 38 RF Navy Prescott cartridge. The second hanger is for the E.A. Prescott Navy Model, Cal. 38 RF, marked “G.S. RICHARDSON”, SN 180, also being sold in this auction. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & cyl retain most of an enhanced finish. Frame retains about 90% strong orig silver and the grips, most of a restored finish. Safety notch is not functioning otherwise mechanics are fine. Moderately pitted bore. Case is fine. Cartridge box lightly stained and moderately soiled. 4-59313 JH21 (500-1,000)

316
$920.00

REMINGTON ELLIOT SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER (MISSISSIPPI) WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 41 RF. SN 7392. Nickel & blue finish with 2-1/2” rnd bbl, post front sight & walnut 2-pc birds head grips. Accompanied by a velvet lined 14-3/4” x 12” display case containing an empty box of UMC 41 RF short cartridges, mounted samples of a 41 RF and a 22 RF cartridges. Also includes a copy of a page of the Remington Catalogue. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and frame have a beautifully restored finish with lightly restored grips. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. Display case, made by consignor, and accessories are fine. 4-59347 JH22 (800-1,200)

317
$977.00

REMINGTON ELLIOT 4-BBL PEPPERBOX WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal 32 RF. SN22194. Nickel finish, 3-1/4” pepperbox bbl, standard sights, and 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a 9-1/2” x 11-1/2” blue felt lined display case made by consignor. It contains a copy of Remington advertising for this pistol and a 22 caliber pistol. It also contains mounting for this pistol and has mounted 32 & 22 caliber cartridges. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig nickel finish with a few spots of pitting. Frame retains most of its orig finish with some touch-up nickel on left side around the grip. Bbl hinge is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are fine. Moderately pitted bores. Grips are refinished. Display case is fine. 4-59342 JH30 (800-1,200)

318
$1,955.00

REMINGTON POCKET SAW-HANDLE-GRIP POCKET DERRINGER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 41 RF. SN 3002. Breech loader with 4” rnd bbl, blued finish, and standard sights with walnut 2-pc saw handle grips. Crisp markings on bbl. Accompanied by a 12” x 9-1/4” felt lined display case containing samples of a 41 RF cartridge & 30 RF cartridge and a copy of a Remington flyer for the 41 caliber pistol. There is room in this display case for the 30 RF caliber vest pocket pistol (SN 363) which is also being offered in this auction. CONDITION: Fine. Overall a flaked blue/brown patina with some light enhancement. Grips have a repaired chip at the toe and retain most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Case is fine. 4-59345 JH19 (800-1,200)

319
$2,990.00

REMINGTON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE OVER/UNDER DERRINGER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 41 RF Short. SN 1948. Nickel finish, 3″ superimposed bbls marked on the right rib with the company name & address and Elliot’s patent on the left side. It has 2-pc rosewood grips. Accompanied by a 9-1/4” x 11-1/4” green felt lined display case made by consignor. It contains two mounted 41 RF short cartridges, an empty box for 41 cal short by UMC and a copy of the Remington 1877 catalogue page showing pistol. CONDITION: Gun is fine, with light pitting on right side of frame, and overall retains most of its orig nickel finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bores. Case is fine. Box label is slightly yellowed. 4-59308 JH38 (1,000-1,200)

320
$460.00

RARE REMINGTON RIDER DA CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 2472. Nickel finish, rare 2” bbl, crisp bbl markings, 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips, standard sights. Accompanied by 15” x 11-3/4” display case made by consignor. It contains a mounting nails for this revolver and a hanger for another Remington Ryder DA revolver (not included). It also contains one mounted 32 caliber cartridge & a copy of a page from the 1877 Remington catalogue showing the revolver. Also included is a full box of 32 RF short UMC cartridges. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Retains much orig nickel with some restoration on frame. Mechanics & grips are fine. Strong bore, lightly pitted in grooves. Case is very fine, lightly faded background. Cartridge box shows wear on the edges. 4-59357 JH31 (800-1,200)

321
$1,610.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON POCKET REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 59. This was first successful swing out cylinder design. Only approx. 750 produced before patent infringement lawsuit by Smith & Wesson ended production in 1863. Left side of bbl is marked “G.W. Hopkins” with a patent date. Blued finish, 4” oct bbl with crisp markings, standard sights, 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by 11” x 16” blue felt lined display case made by consignor. It contains a mounted rare 38 RF Navy sized cartridge made by Crittenden & Tibbals Mfg. Co. circa 1860 and one 32 RF caliber cartridge and one rare U.S. Cartridge partial box of 32 Short cartridges. There is room in this display case for a Bacon Pinfire Revolver (2nd Model) Navy Revolver, SN 29, also being sold in this auction. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & frame retain about 75% orig blue, flaked to medium patina. Cyl retains 50-60% thin blue mixed with light patina. Frame retains 25-30% thin orig blue, mostly on right side with balance a smooth medium patina. Grips are sound and retain most of a restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with a spot or two of fine pitting. A crisp orig gun. Display case is fine. Cartridge box label is lightly soiled with the box turning brown. 4-59315 JH37 (1,500-2,500)

322
$920.00

LOT OF TEN CIVIL WAR HOLSTERS AND BELTS. 1) Flap holster for Remington New Model Army. The makers mark is illegible but the town is Newark, New Jersey. Good with minor flaking and cracking. 2) Same for Whitney Navy Revolver. No makers mark. The seam has come unsewn and has been glued. There are many cracks along the edge with flaking and cracks overall. 3) Light weight flap holster for Remington police model. Light cracking and flaking, but still supple. 4) Flap holster for Colt navy revolver. Moderate flaking, but still supple. 5) Flap holster for Whitney navy revolver. Moderate flaking. 6, 7and 8) Small flap holsters for Remington pocket model. Good. 9) Flap holster with Blood clasp for Manhattan pocket revolver. Small tears at hinge, otherwise good. 10) Naval officer’s belt and buckle with anchors. Fine. 4-59480 FS713 (1,000-2,000)

323
$460.00

LOT OF TWELVE SHOT AND POWDER CONTAINERS. 1) 7-1/4” star and circle shotgun flask by Dixon. CONDITION: Very good with some finish remaining. Tiny dents at the base. 2) 7” hanging game shotgun flask by Sykes. Several shallow dents on both sides but retains about half of the finish and the hanging strap. 3) 8” leather Dixon shotgun flask. Fine. 4) Unidentified 6-1/2” leather 4 lbs. shot container. Lightly scuffed still solid. 5) Leather 6-12” hanging game 1 lb. shot flask. Good condition, slight scuffing. 6) 5-1/2” shot flask with scoop. Seams are open. 7) Dbl leather shot container, shoulder straps missing. Leather cracked and split. 8) 6-1/2” horn with rifle tip. Fine. 9) 4-3/4” horn with flat cap and staple. Wooden stopper. Good with slight crack at tip. 10) 7” horn with wood stopper and base. Good. 11) 9” horn with wood stopper and slightly domed base. 12) 12” horn with wood stopper and slightly domed base. 4-59481 FS-715 (500-800)

324
$230.00

LOT OF REMINGTON ADVERTISING. Including: 1) Large framed 1876 flyer. 2) P. 176 of the ONCE A MONTH ADVERTISER showing a Remington Pocket Revolver and listing their products and pages. Slight foxing. 3) Small flyer of E. Remington & Sons showing a new model Navy revolver, folder and chipped with some stains. 4) Page from CONNECTICUT BOOK OF ADVERTISING, 1867 showing a zig-zag pepperbox and advertising all of their products including parts, machinery, etc. Fine. 4-59473 (500-700)

331
$0.00

RARE REMINGTON AUTOMOBILE ADVERTISING FLYER AND PENNANT FOR SAME. In a 20-3/8” wide x 13-3/8” high silvered wood frame, glazed both sides. Shows the Narragansett Model touring car “Fully equipped with top, windshield, speedometer, electric horn, electric lights, electric starter and automatic gear shift. Demountable rims.” This vehicle was $695. The Roadster, Model B was also $695. Creased along the folds with wear at the corners. Still bright. The blue felt pennant is 23-3/4” long x 8” high and retains the ties. It has a red sunburst containing the Model B with a white ‘REMINGTON” on the body of the pennant. Two large holes and two small, due to rodents or insects. 4-59469 (600-800)

332
$1,840.00

REMINGTON CENTENNIAL MEMORABILIA. Including a 36” long x 14” high red felt pennant with a rendering of the factory with “1916” above “ILION, N.Y.” below. Followed by ‘REMINGTON / CENTENNIAL”. In a 39-1/4” wide x 17-1/4” high gold aluminum frame with a copy of the Historical Souvenir Program, Copies of the two centennial books and two centennial watch fobs, one with original strap. CONDITION: Fine. Souvenir program cover is loose. 4-59468 FS808 (1,000-2,000)

333
$1,380.00

LOT OF FOUR REMINGTON COUNTER DISPLAYS. 1) 16”x22” Remington Shur Shot shotgun shells. Nail holes top and bottom. Slight wear on edges. 2) 10”x18” Remington Kleanbore 22s. Two bent corners, otherwise fine. 3) 13”x30-7/8” Remington auto loading repeating rifles with large striped animal. Scuffed edges. Mounting holes at top and bottom. 4) Remington Express. 18”x21-3/4” Remington express shotgun shells. One hole on right side. Holes drilled on the bottom. Corners soft, slight scuffing. 4-59467 FS712 (800-1,200)

334
$460.00

FRAMED REMINGTON COUNTER DISPLAY. Heavy cardboard folding display, 13” x 20” with a boy holding a Remington Model 12 Slide Action Rifle and looking at a squirrel in a tree. Gold aluminum frame. CONDITION: Some bends and scuffs on lower edge and at the fold, otherwise fine. 4-59465 FS803 (300-500)

335
$517.00

REMINGTON–UMC POSTER. Showing woman with Remington Model 12 Slide Action rifle with cartridges available for it along the lower edge. In a 22”wide x 18” high gold-painted frame. CONDITION: Creased on right side with some flaking across the cartridge box. Some flaking along the lower edge. 4-59466 (400-800)

336
$575.00

FRAMED REMINGTON POSTER. 13” x 24-1/2” poster showing “SOLID BREECH HAMMERLESS” rifles and shotguns. Both tin edges are present. CONDITION: Light stains and some spotting along the lower edge with cracking in the same area, but no tears. Light chipping along the right edge. Gold aluminum frame. 4-59464 FS806 (800-1,100)

337
$1,265.00

LOT OF REMINGTON ADVERTISING MATERIAL. 1) 27-1/2” wide x 9-5/8” high tin sign featuring Remington Nitro Club steel lined shotgun shells with Soo Hardware Company address. Also included is a file of correspondence from the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan giving particulars on this company and including copies of the pages in their catalog which illustrate many Remington–UMC products. On a 30-1/4” x 12-1/4” oak frame. Minor scuffs and soft bends. Still bright. 2) Advertising card for Remington Model 12 Slide Action Rifle. 12” wide x 5” high in a gold aluminum frame. Rounded corners and scuffed edges, but retains orig hanger and is still bright. 4-59471 (700-900)

338
$460.00

LOT OF 2 FRAMED REMINGTON–UMC COUNTER PADS. 1) 13-1/2” wide x 11-1/2” high, showing bighorn sheep and Remington Model 8 Semi-Automatic Rifle. In 15-1/4” x 13-1/2” gold aluminum frame. 2) 11” X 7-3/4” gold bordered Remington–UMC Arms and Ammunition. In 13” wide x 9-7/8” high wood frame with gold liner. CONDITION: Both fine. 4-59470 FS810 (500-600)

339
$960.00

RARE FRAMED REMINGTON ADVERTISING CARD FOR BLANKS. 6” x 14-1/4” (sight) hanging cardboard sign. Has a colorful picture of a boy dressed in an American uniform shooting two revolvers and another boy in a British uniform running away. The large blue print at the bottom stresses “BLANKS”. Still has the red string hanger at the top. In a 9-12” wide x 17-3/4” high wood frame with gold liner and green matting. CONDITION: Very bright. Slight tear at the right string hole. 4-59463 FS813 (750-1,000)

340
$402.00

LOT OF 2 REMINGTON ADVERTISEMENTS. 1) 14-1/2” wide x 20-3/8” high poster of a man seated on a porch with duck decoys and using Remington oil and Remington gun grease on his Remington Semi-Automatic Shotgun. Framed in a 21-1/2” x 27-3/8” oak frame with bullseye corners and cream matting. Has roll creases full length none of them resulting in cracks. Still bright. 2) 16-1/2” wide x 23-1/2” high advertising card with a print of landing ducks approaching a hunter in a skiff by Lynn Bogue Hunt. Framed in a 18-1/8” x 25-1/4” gold aluminum frame. Several light scratches towards the bottom with scuffs on the lower edge. The colors are still bright. 4-59472 (600-900)

341
$862.00

FRAMED REMINGTON–UMC POSTER. 16-1/2” x 24-1/4” (sight), showing a man with a pack of dogs and puppies with a Remington Slide Action Shotgun leaning against the fence. The upper and lower tin bands are present. Gold aluminum frame. CONDITION: Sharp crease at lower edge, otherwise fine. 4-59475 FS802 (600-1,000)

342
$632.00

LOT OF FOUR FRAMED ADVERTISING POSTERS. 1) Laflin & Rand Powder, 8”x12-3/4” poster of a boy sitting on a stump holding a shotgun. The reverse lists the powders available. It is mounted with glass on both sides, but the frame is loose. Light to moderate spotting. 2) Remington UMC shotgun shell poster, 7-1/2”x10-3/4” featuring flying pheasants. Two rounded corners, slight tear on left edge. 3) 13-1/4”x27-7/8” sight of a hunter shooting over two dogs with advertising on reverse for Babbitt’s Soap. Slight bend at the bottom, otherwise fine. 4) 22” x 5-1/4” sign for Remington rifles. No illustration. Fold in center. A few stains on the right side. 4-59476 FS714 (300-500)

343
$345.00

LOT OF FRAMED REMINGTON ADVERTISING MATERIAL. 1) Remington envelope with woman carrying gun on the front and a Sears surcharge and much advertising on the back. Frame has glass on both sides. The stamp is missing. It was cancelled in 1901. Slightly soiled and one end torn for opening. 2) Royal Arms Co, Ajmer, India envelope with Remington/UMC red ball and a leopard. Unused. 3) Remington sewing machine card entitled “OUR EXPRESS IN INDIA” showing elephants with Remington Sewing Machine saddles. Slight spotting. 4) and 5) Two business cards featuring Remington sewing machine and equipment for “LADIES FANCY WORK”. Both fine. 4-59474 FS711 (400-600)

344
$12,650.00

EXHIBITION QUALITY FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 43 Spanish. SN not visible. Spectacular & rare, one of only four known, presentation quality rolling block military musket. It has 35-1/8” rnd bbl with square base dovetailed front sight & a saber bayonet mount on right side. Rear sight is standard musket type with a sliding v-notch. Mounted with very beautiful, feather crotch cut, uncheckered, American walnut with full length forestock, three bands with spring keepers, nosecap & slotted head wiping rod. Receiver, all three bands, nosecap & buttplate tang have full coverage, Nimschke style, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The area over the chamber is engraved by another hand. The other three known pieces are identically engraved. All of engraved pieces have residue of gold wash. Left side of buttstock has a very fancy, thick silver plate, secured with four silver pins, 4-3/4” wide x 2-5/8” high, with a long Spanish inscription & date “10 August 1870”. This rifle was manufactured in 1870 as a gift to Spanish government in appreciation for a large contract for military rifles. Silver plaque was added in Spain as a presentation to the Count of Valmeseda to commemorate the capture of the Cuban general, Pedro Figueredo, by Col. Caniral on August 10, 1870. Figueredo was a prominent figure in Cuban insurrection against Spain in 1870. Of the other three known examples, one is in private hands; another at the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY, and the last is in the Remington Museum. Provenance: Martin Sonne, Ron Peterson. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with a few nicks between top two bands that correspond to a gouge in wood. Bands retain most of their orig silver plating with thin gold wash. Receiver retains about 90% silver plating with some flaking on trigger guard & bottom of receiver. Breechblock & hammer retain about 50% gold wash. Keeper, breechblock & hammer pins retain about 80% niter blue. Buttplate retains about 90% orig silver. Wood is sound with minor nicks, scratches & dings and retains about 95% of its beautiful, orig, hand rubbed, oil finish. Silver plaque is fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. 4-60192 JR353 (7,000-10,000)

345
$7,762.00

RARE REMINGTON ZOUAVE ROLLING BLOCK CONVERSION. Cal. 58 CF. SN 102. This rare rifle, one of possibly only two known, certainly few were ever made. It was made by Remington in 1867 from leftover Zouave rifles & was likely not acceptable to the military due to the heavy caliber, especially since the lighter 50-70 caliber was already in production. This rifle was one of two in the Remington Factory Museum & was de-accessioned in the 1940’s to reduce the size of the collection. It is described as having the orig Zouave bbl, 32-1/4” long, with saber bayonet lug on right side, orig front sight & 2-leaf, 3-position rear sight with orig Zouave brass furniture consisting of a nosecap, two bands, buttplate & small patchbox. Recess under patchbox has hole for spare nipple. It has a regular rnd top rolling block action with a sling loop in front web of trigger guard. The number “102” is stamped in the stock on bottom left front side of wrist by trigger guard. The number “175” is found on left side of top tang, under the wood and the number “23” is found on left side of butt. The number “5” is found on tang screw, which is also case colored. There are tack holes on bottom of stock, reportedly from where the brass Remington museum tag was removed. Accompanied by an orig unmarked brass handle bayonet with 20-1/8” Yaghtahan blade with a small “H” inspector mark on handguard and a “B.H.” on back of grip. It has its orig brass & leather scabbard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about all of its glossy, bright, orig blue with some slight bayonet wear at muzzle. Receiver & trigger guard retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors. Breechblock & hammer are in the white. Wood is sound with a series of small dings on forestock & light handling & storage marks on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is very fine to extremely fine. Blade is bright with light surface discoloration, mostly on left side. Handle is clean. Scabbard is slightly crackled. 4-60191 JR351 (7,000-10,000)

346
$8,050.00

VERY RARE REMINGTON NO. 1 SCHUTZEN OFF-HAND ROLLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 40 1-7/8” (40-50 Straight). SN 5077 or possibly 3077. This is an extremely rare variation, manufactured only in the period 1878-1882 with only a few known in the most advanced Remington collections. This rifle has a 32-1/4” heavy oct bbl with spirit level, windgage front sight, Remington ladder rear sight. It also has a thick base, mid-range, vernier tang sight with 3-1/4” staff and sgl set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, French walnut stock with uncheckered forearm that has a metal, semi-schnable tip & a palm rest screw socket at rear of bottom edge. There is a filled hole just above forearm screw hole, probably from another old palm rest. Buttstock has a checkered wrist with a pinned repair, serpentine bottom grip with hard rubber insert & a Schutzen buttplate with medium prongs. Left side of receiver has six lines of patent information. Provenance: Remington Factory Museum, William B. Edwards, & Greg Martin. Accompanied by an orig Remington palm rest with turned maple knob and steel rod attached to the knob with 3 screws through a plate. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue, flaking to dark patina. Receiver retains traces of silvered case colors mixed with dark patina. Buttplate is mostly dark patina. Wood, with its repaired wrist, retains most of a professionally restored finish with a few light handling & use marks. Tang sight is slightly bent & trigger will not set, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60180 JR356 (7,000-10,000)

347
$11,500.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 LONG RANGE CREEDMORE RIFLE. Cal. 44-77 Rem Spcl. SN 5969. Scarce rifle with 34-3/8” medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with spirit level, windgage front sight, no provision for rear sight & a thick base, long range, vernier tang sight with 5-1/2” staff. It has company name & address on top flat with usual patent markings on left side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with uncheckered forearm with metal, semi-schnable tip & checkered stock with serpentine grip and horn insert with smooth, steel buttplate. There is no provision for the Creedmore sight at heel. This exact rifle was on display in the exhibit “The Arms & Art of Remington Arms” at the Cody Firearms Museum in 1997 and is pictured on p. 153 of The Guns of Remington, Madaus & Goodwin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue mixed with patina. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded & trigger guard about the same with bottom tang faded to silver. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy orig blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60183 JR357 (6,000-9,000)

348
$6,900.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1-1/2 DELUXE ROLLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32 1-5/8”. SN 1471. Lightweight sporting/target rifle with 30-1/4” lightweight, tapered, oct to rnd bbl with windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight & has a thick base, mid-range, vernier tang sight with 3-1/4” staff. Receiver has sgl set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, French walnut with slim, tapered forearm that has a hard rubber tip & rnd knob, pistol grip stock with Remington embossed, hard rubber buttplate. Top flat of bbl has company name & address with 6-line patent information on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a smooth, plum patina with some thinning toward muzzle end. Receiver retains 85-90% strong case colors, moderately faded, with some spots of surface discoloration. Trigger guard retains traces of brilliant case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver, mixed with patina. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy, bright blue. Wood is sound with three or four small bruises on right side of buttstock with moderate wear on forearm & overall retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60181 JR355 (5,000-8,000)

349
$5,750.00

RARE REMINGTON NO. 5 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). SN 5-7. Very rare rifle, fewer than 100 made at turn of 20th century. It has 28” tapered rnd bbl, with German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top of bbl, in front of sight, is marked “.30 U.S.” and has the company name & address. Top tang has the 3-line company & patent information and bottom tang has the serial number. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with black insert, schnable tip forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98-99% glossy, orig, factory blue & receiver about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Tangs are a mottled case color. Wood is sound & retains most of its orig factory varnish with light handling & use marks and a couple of scratches on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore, somewhat worn in front of chamber with fine pitting in grooves. 4-60186 JR349 (6,000-10,000)

350
$9,775.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-90. SN 6770. Beautiful sporting rifle with 32-1/4” medium weight oct bbl, with German silver front sight & small open rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, streaky, American walnut with metal semi-schnable forend tip & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. It has usual patent markings on left side of receiver, serial number on bottom tang & caliber on bottom bbl flat. Maker’s name & address are on top flat behind rear sight. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong, bright, orig blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear & a thin spot over forearm area. Receiver, trigger guard, forend cap & buttplate retain most of their orig case colors, lightly faded on receiver, brilliant in sheltered areas. Forend cap & buttplate are moderately faded. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their orig glossy bright blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60185 JR348 (4,000-7,000)

351
$6,325.00

BEALS PROTOTYPE SINGLE SHOT MILITARY CARBINE. Cal. 44 RF. NSN. Unusual carbine with 24-3/16” rnd bbl with integral square chamber/receiver & left hand rifling. It has an unusual Flobert style brass, hinged breechblock that contains firing pin & a locking catch that fits under a protrusion on face of hammer to lock breech when it is fired. Cocking hammer & raising breechblock, by pushing a small button on rear edge, retracts hammer & extracts the fired case from chamber by means of two thin brass arms articulated between breechblock & extractor. Lower receiver is of steel with a spur trigger. It has brass front band with integral sling loop & a brass rear edge to forearm with straight grain American walnut, uncheckered with straight stock & a Kentucky rifle style, smooth, brass buttplate. Left side of stock has a Henry style sling loop. Front sight is thin, half moon, German silver & rear sight is a second type, 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver is marked “F. BEALS”. This carbine was designed by Fordyce Beals, built at Remington shop in 1865 and submitted to the Laidley Ordinance Board at Springfield Armory in January 1865 but was not selected for adoption by military. It was returned to Remington & placed into the Remington Factory Museum and was de-accessioned in 1948 to an anonymous party & subsequently sold to the consignor. In 1997 it was on display in The Cody Firearms Museum exhibit “THE ARMS & ART OF REMINGTON ARMS”. This rifle is pictured on p. 240 of THE GUNS OF REMINGTON, Madaus & Goodwin, the photographic record of the exhibit. Accompany this lot is a set of orig photos taken at the Ordnance Trials in 1865, showing this exact carbine. As far as is known, this is the only firearm known that was in the Ordnance Trials. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal is still in orig factory “white” with a few scattered minor stains on sides under breechblock. Lower receiver has fine pitting. Wood has a few light dents & scratches & retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60190 JR346 (4,000-7,000)

352
$7,475.00

EARLY REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 46 RF Remington. SN 12125. Early sporting rifle with 30” heavy rnd bbl, small German silver front sight & a tiny ladder, 2-position rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, tiger-striped, American walnut with rnd forearm & slight, perch belly stock with early, Kentucky rifle style, crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a smooth blue/gray patina with a couple of areas of what appears to be chemical cleaning. Receiver retains traces of case colors, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and forearm retaining a worn, hand polished patina. Buttstock retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-60146 JR376 (4,000-6,000)

353
$3,450.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 BLACK HILLS SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. NSN. Rare, inexpensive sporting rifle with 28” rnd bbl, pinched blade, front sight with Remington’s tiny, semi-buckhorn rear sight. There is no provision for a tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent buttplate. This is a rather scarce rifle manufactured in the 1870’s and advertised by company as “Designed for hunters & sportsmen, generally when requiring a well made, reliable gun at a moderate price. Using a cheap, but strictly first class ammunition.” CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue, somewhat dull over forearm area. Receiver retains about 90% orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded, thin on top, dark on top tang & trigger guard. Breech block & hammer retain most of their glossy bright blue. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks & retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60163 JR366 (4,000-6,000)

354
$9,775.00

*RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 7 SPORTING & TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 300287. Fewer than 350 of these rare rifles were made in period 1903-07. Special & unusual, little rifle with 28” oct to rnd bbl, ivory bead combination front sight, no provision for a rear sight and with the unusual, prong mounted, Lyman tang sight with loop. Top of bbl has company name & address and bottom of bbl is marked “22 S”, indicating that it is chambered for 22 Short. It does not appear that the chamber has been lengthened. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, straight grain, American walnut with black insert, schnable tipped forearm & unusual revolver grip style stock with fluted hard rubber grip cap & straight stock with Remington embossed hard rubber buttplate. It has a checkered trigger. This exact rifle was displayed in the exhibit “The Arms & Art of Remington Arms”, Cody Firearms Museum in 1997 and is pictured on p. 159 of the book “The Guns of Remington”, Madaus & Goodwin. Provenance: Ex-John Gyde Collection, Ex-Leon Weir, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, bright, orig factory blue with some slight muzzle & sharp edge wear with very tiny freckles of chemical spotting on surface. Receiver retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, thinning on sides & top. Top tang has thin case colors & trigger guard is mostly a gray patina. Breechblock & hammer retain about 90% glossy orig blue. Wood is sound & retains most of its bright, orig, factory varnish, slightly dulled in forearm, strong & bright on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60189 JR377 (5,000-8,000)

355
$5,750.00

REMINGTON NO. 2 SPORTING & TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 171. Fine, light, little rifle with 30″ medium weight oct bbl, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight, adjustable open rear sight & Remington’s small ladder rear sight mounted between receiver & the first sight. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut, uncheckered, with semi-schnable metal tip forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent metal buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some thinning over forearm area. Receiver & trigger guard retain strong case colors overall, somewhat faded & turned to silver on tangs. Buttplate & forend cap are silvered case colors. Wood has light handling & use marks & retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of very light pitting. 4-60188 JR347 (4,000-7,000)

356
$1,150.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 2 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 32 Long RF. SN 14020. Light little sporting rifle with 23-7/8” oct bbl, German silver blade front sight & Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with metal tip, semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with slight perch belly & semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue, strong, with light edge wear & a cleaned spot on top, about mid-point, with light pitting. Area over chamber is slightly thinned & turning plum. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, slightly faded, with some fine pitting on right side. Trigger guard has strong case colors in sheltered areas with trigger bow & bottom tang turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a dark oil finish. Breechblock retains most of its glossy bright blue & hammer case colors turned silver. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-60162 JR372 (1,500-2,000)

357
$3,105.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 4169. Fine sporting rifle in a scarce caliber with a 28-1/4” oct bbl, German silver blade front sight & Remington’s tiny, semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has maker’s name & address on top flat & patent dates on left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with metal tip semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with edge wear & a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Wood is sound with a gouge in forearm & light handling & use marks elsewhere with a series of light bruises in right side of buttstock. Overall retains most of its orig finish, bright on forearm, turned dark on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some roughness just n front of chamber. 4-60167 JR370 (2,500-4,000)

358
$2,530.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 38 CF. SN 11327. Fine sporting rifle with 26-1/8” oct bbl, German silver blade, Rocky Mountain front sight & Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with metal tipped, semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong, orig blue, thin & turning to patina over chamber area. Receiver retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere but still strong & bright. Trigger guard & bottom tang are mostly silver/gray patina with strong colors in sheltered areas. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy bright blue. Wood is sound with forearm retaining a hand-worn patina & buttstock most of a lightly restored finish with some heavy scratches on wrist. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some slight orange peel roughness just in front of chamber. 4-60151 JR375 (2,500-4,000)

359
$4,140.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-50 Straight. SN 10712. Fine sporting rifle with 30” oct to rnd bbl, German silver blade front sight & long Remington semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with metal tipped semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 70-75% thin orig blue, mixed with medium patina. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong on left side, fading elsewhere, with some light surface etching on both sides. Trigger guard is mostly silvered case colors with bright colors in sheltered areas. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy bright blue. Wood is sound with a couple of small bruises on buttstock & light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-60139 JR368 (2,500-4,000)

360
$4,600.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE WITH PROTOTYPE/EXPERIMENTAL BREECHBLOCK. Cal. 43 Spanish. SN 11790. Short bbl sporting rifle with 23-9/16” medium weight oct bbl, appears to be orig length, with German silver blade front sight & Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight. It has maker’s name & address on top flat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with 11” metal tipped, semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Breechblock is very unusual in that it has a spring-loaded, 2-pc lever on right side that, when actuated with the hammer in firing position, will automatically cock the hammer & open the breechblock for extraction & reloading. It then closes in normal manner leaving hammer cocked, ready for firing. This hammer & breechblock system is known as the Laidley Patent, which was obtained in 1866 by T.S.S. Laidley and C.A. Emory. The patent was actually sold to Whitney in 1870 & several thousand Whitney-Laidley Rolling Blocks were produced, whereas only a few Remingtons were produced. Consignor reports that this is one of only three known No. 1 sporting rifles in 43 Spanish cal. Provenance: ex-Frank Sellers Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains blue in sheltered areas, being an overall smooth, plum/blue patina. Receiver is a mottled silver/brown patina. There is a hairline in left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of an old, lightly sanded refinish with several small nicks in buttstock. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-60150 JR379 (2,500-4,000)

361
$4,600.00

EARLY REMINGTON ROUND TOP NO 1 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 397. 44CF Cal. 28” oct bbl. The forearm tip is rounded iron, the buttplate is crescent iron. Standard 2-line markings on the upper tang. Folding leaf rear sight. Dovetail front sight with replaced German silver blade. CONDITION: Good. Strong traces of blue on the bbl mixed with light pitting and signs of cleaning. Light pitting also on the receiver. Oil stains on the wood around the action with minor repairs and signs of cleaning. Mechanically good. (Marcot Collection). 4-60165 FS660 (2,000-3,000)

362
$2,242.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-50. SN 9078. Fine sporting rifle with 28-3/8” medium weight oct bbl, homemade German silver front sight blade with Remington’s tiny, semi-buckhorn, rear sight. It is mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered walnut with metal, semi-schnable forend tip & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Receiver, trigger guard & forend tip are silver plated. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 88-90% dull blue. Receiver retains most of its after-market silver plating, as does trigger guard & forend cap. Stock has a crack in wrist; otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-60166 JR365 (1,500-2,500)

363
$3,737.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. SN 2961. 45/70 Cal. 34” oct bbl. Marked “45 CTG’E” on the bottom of the bbl. 2-line “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3D NOV.15TH 1864 APRIL17TH 1866” on the upper tang. Single set trigger. Long German silver bead on wide dovetail base front sight. The rear sight has been replaced with a solid v-notch now in its second location. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina overall. Wood has normal dents and gouges with some oil stain around the action and a crack at the buttplate. Action is fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60147 FS651 (2,000-2,500)

364
$2,415.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 32 RF Long. SN 11727. Usual configuration with 24-1/8” oct bbl that appears to be orig length with ivory bead front sight, missing the bead, and Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, shell-grain, uncheckered, American walnut with metal tipped, semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% strong, orig blue with edge wear & some flaking on right side. Receiver retains strong, bright case colors in sheltered areas, somewhat faded elsewhere, thin on right side. Trigger guard retains brilliant case colors in sheltered areas with balance fading & trigger bow mostly a brown patina on outside. Top & bottom tangs retain strong case colors as does the forend tip. Breechblock & hammer retain about 90% glossy orig blue. There is a hairline on right side of wrist & a small chip, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a light, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some roughness in front of chamber. 4-60143 JR381 (2,000-3,000)

365
$1,265.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 9673. Standard No. 1 sporting rifle in scarce caliber with 26-1/8” oct bbl, German silver blade front sight & Remington’s semi-buckhorn, rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with metal tipped, semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Provenance: Gift to consignor from Leon Weir Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 70-75% orig blue mixed with medium patina & scattered spots of rust. Receiver has traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina. Breechblock & hammer retain strong orig blue. Wood is sound & retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy wear. 4-60148 JR380 (1,500-2,500)

366
$2,760.00

MODEL 1-1/2 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 2799. Lightweight sporting rifle with 28” tapered, lightweight, oct bbl, German silver front sight, small Remington, semi-buckhorn rear sight & thick base Hunter’s tang sight with 3-1/4” staff. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with semi-schnable, metal tip forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue, turning plum. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright on receiver, turning silver on trigger guard. Buttplate retains about 75% dark case colors. Breechblock & hammer retain 75-80% glossy blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore, worn & pitted just in front of chamber with a slight ring, not visible from outside. 4-60154 JR361 (1,500-2,500)

367
$1,150.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN RB97 0021. This beautiful rifle was a gift to consignor from the Remington Arms Co. for his assistance in re-designing the Rolling Block rifle for reintroduction in 1997. This is a Remington Custom Shop rifle and the only one produced with a hand rubbed, oil finish stock & forearm. It has a 30-1/4” medium weight rnd bbl with German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight & sheet metal semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, checkered, American walnut with metal tipped semi-schnable forearm 11-1/4” long with serpentine grip stock with dark wood inlay and a smooth steel shotgun buttplate. It has sgl set trigger. CONDITION: New, unfired. Retains virtually all of its bright orig factory blue & brilliant case colors. Wood has no discernible flaws & retains virtually all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60212 JR406 (2,500-3,500)

368
$2,070.00

*EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 4S CADET ROLLING BLOCK TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 213. These rare rifles are only shown in one illustrated price list in 1912. It is estimated that fewer than 300 were ever made and are rarely ever encountered in any condition. It has 28” rnd bbl with standard front sight & the common short, 2-pc, adjustable rear sight. It has early bbl markings “REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO.” with usual trademark & caliber markings. Mounted with straight grain American walnut, uncheckered, with full length forestock, no bands & no handguard, which is correct for this model. It has straight stock with “REMINGTON” marked, smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate that may have been nickel plated at one time. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth medium patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Forearm is missing slivers on each side at receiver & has a couple of cracks by bbl channel on left side, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining most of an old restored finish with orig finish showing through. Buttstock is a cleaned oil finish and the buttplate has traces of nickel on the edges. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-60161 JR364 (2,000-3,000)

369
$4,715.00

*RARE AMERICAN BOY SCOUT MODEL REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 624. Fine boys military rifle with 28-1/8” rnd bbl, standard front sight & sheet metal, ladder rear sight with a screw/bayonet mount on bottom of exposed bbl. It has full length forestock with half length handguard with one sheet metal band, with stacking swivel near tip & sling swivel on band & on buttstock. Buttstock has straight grip with smooth steel buttplate. Left side of receiver is marked “AMERICAN BOY SCOUT”. Bbl, receiver & breechblock have British proofs. It is estimated that fewer than 1,400 of these were made in period 1913-1914 and few survive with good condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with bbl & band turning plum. Receiver retains about all of its bright orig case colors, slightly muted. Trigger guard is a brown patina on outside. Stock has four deep gouges on right side of wrist & another deep bruise in comb with light handling & storage marks elsewhere and retains its smooth, orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some orange peel roughness in front of chamber. 4-60160 JR363 (2,000-3,000)

370
$4,600.00

*SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 4S “MILITARY MODEL” ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 6188. Fine boys military rifle with 28-5/16” rnd bbl, silver bead front sight & sheet metal, ladder rear sight with a screw/bayonet mount on bottom of exposed bbl. It has full length forestock with half length handguard with one sheet metal band, with stacking swivel near tip & sling swivel on band & on buttstock. Buttstock has straight grip with smooth steel buttplate. Left side of receiver is marked “MILITARY MODEL”. It is estimated that there were less than 6,000 of these made in period 1915-1924 and few survive with good condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Blue is slightly dull with case colors brilliant on left side & top of receiver. Right side is fading to silver with dark patina & spot of pitting. Trigger guard has turned to brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with some shine towards muzzle end. 4-60159 JR362 (2,000-3,000)

371
$5,175.00

REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 OFF HAND SCHUTZEN TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 40-70 Straight. SN 5705. Fine target rifle with 28-1/4” oct to rnd bbl, windgage globe front sight, factory installed spirit level in a dovetail near front end of octagonal section & a thick base, vernier tang sight with 3-1/4” staff. It has Schutzen style dbl set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut, nickeled semi-schnable tip forearm & rnd knob Schutzen style buttstock with high straight comb, squared front edge with shallow cheekpiece & nickeled brass Swiss buttplate with short prongs. Stock is 13-3/8” LOP and appears to have been slightly shortened. Buttplate, however, is orig to rifle, as it has serial number stamped inside. Provenance: San Diego Police Museum. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 50% thin, orig blue with balance a light to medium patina. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Trigger bow & bottom tang are a gray patina. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy factory blue. This rifle may have been re-chambered from a smaller caliber. Stock has a hairline back of top tang & a grain check in left side of wrist, with normal handling & use marks elsewhere. Forearm retains about 50% orig varnish, showing moderate to heavy wear. Buttstock retains most of its orig varnish. Buttplate retains traces of orig nickel & now appears slightly oversize. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60182 JR373 (3,000-5,000)

372
$4,370.00

REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40-70 Straight 2-1/2”. SN 2568. Fine Remington sporting rifle with 28-1/8” medium weight oct bbl with German silver blade Rocky Mountain, front sight & Remington’s tiny, semi-buckhorn, rear sight with a mid-range, thick base, tang sight with 3-1/4” staff. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with uncheckered forearm with semi-schnable metal tip & checkered, rnd knob stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Company name & address is on top flat & it has 2-line patent information on right side of receiver. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% orig blue, slightly thinned & turning plum over forearm area. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong on sides, moderately faded over top. Trigger guard has brilliant case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver to gray. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges in forearm, light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60187 JR354 (3,000-5,000)

373
$2,645.00

REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 38-40 Remington Ballard. SN 1628. Good sporting rifle with 26” medium weight oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight blade with Remington’s tiny, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with uncheckered, metal tipped, semi-schnable forearm with checkered, rnd knob stock & semi-crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 92-94% strong, orig blue, slightly dull over forearm area. Receiver retains faded case colors mixed with medium patina & silvered case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a fine, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-60173 JR369 (2,000-3,500)

374
$9,200.00

RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK BABY SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1201. Fine little carbine with 18” tapered rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 2-position 600 yard rear sight. It has a sling bar & ring on left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with short carbine forearm with one band & spring keeper. It has straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Left side of wrist is stamped “44 RF” & serial number is on left side of top & bottom tangs under the wood. Provenance: San Diego Police Historical Association. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Bbl retains 95-97% glossy, bright, orig blue with some thinning toward muzzle & a minor nick or two. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their orig case colors, moderately faded, brilliant in sheltered areas. Buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors turned dark. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60184 JR350 (7,000-10,000)

375
$1,610.00

EARLY REMINGTON NO 1 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 31. 46RF Cal. 24” rnd bbl. This action was apparently converted from a military type as the threaded post for the rear of the ramrod is still present in the front of the receiver. The dovetail mount for the forearm screw has been moved an inch and a half forward of its original position. The large dovetail pinch front sight appears to have been slightly shortened. The rear sight is a fixed notch at the rear. The crescent buttplate is also an early feature. Only a few of these early rifles were made in this caliber. The wood has been trimmed slightly to give the appearance of raised bosses at the front of the buttstock and the rear of the forearm. CONDITION: Fair to good. Heavy brown patina with some rust on various parts and file marks on the receiver and bbl. Chips and cracks on the forearm and both pieces of wood have been refinished. Bore is evenly pitted. Mechanically good. (Marcot Collection). 5-60174 (1,000-2,000)

376
$2,070.00

REMINGTON SPLIT BREECH LARGE FRAME SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 56-50 Spencer. SN 1158. One of 15,000 carbines manufactured by the Savage Revolving Firearms Co. in 1864-65. Most were resold to France after Civil War, accounting for their relative scarcity. This carbine has large frame with 20” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight & 2-position flip rear sight. It has the 9-3/4” forearm with sgl band & spring keeper. There is a sling bar & ring on left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & musket style buttplate marked “US” on tang. CONDITION: About good. No original finish remains being a mottled, silver/black patina with fine pitting over most of surfaces. Stock has a hairline on left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-60149 JR371 (1,750-2,750)

377
$1,840.00

*RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SMOKELESS POWDER MILITARY CARBINE. NSN. 7mm Mauser. 20-1/2” rnd bbl. The bbl is finished in the white and does not have the caliber marking on it. It is equipped with the short carbine sight and has a saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and sling swivels mounted on the right side of the buttstock and bbl band. There are two screws through the marking on the upper tang. The buttplate is a flat piece of blued iron slightly smaller than the butt. This is an early prototype for the Model 1901 “Small Bore Military Carbine”. It was originally in the Remington factory museum and has their inventory number “42” on a brass tag on the bottom of the stock. It was sold or given to Edwin Pugsley of Winchester who gave it to Harry Siefred. The front sight blade has been replaced. CONDITION: Fine. 90% bright casehardening colors on the action and 80% blue on the screws, breechblock and hammer. Top hand guard has a long crack running from the rear sight almost to the bbl band. Other wood is fine. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright. (Marcot Collection). 4-60157 FS648 (1,500-2,500)

378
$1,150.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1867 NAVY ROLLING BLOCK CARBINE. Cal. 50-45. SN 123 or perhaps 37304. One of about 5,000 such carbines ordered by Navy in 1867 & delivered in 1868 & 69. This carbine has 23-1/4” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight, 2-position flip rear sight, made without sling bar & ring & mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & carbine/musket style buttplate. It has sgl bbl band with sling loop & a corresponding loop in buttstock. Right side of receiver has the “P/F.C.W.” & anchor inspector marks and right side of forearm & right side of wrist have inspector initials “FCW” in a rectangle. Left side of bbl is stamped “123” in small numbers. Number “37304” is found on left side of top & bottom tangs, under wood. This may be an assembly number. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains, with bbl a dark brown attic patina with moderate to heavy pitting. Receiver & other metal parts are a mottled silver/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting. Stock has a hairline near buttplate & several small grain checks with a chip missing by receiver, otherwise wood is sound with heavy use & handling marks with good clear cartouches. Forearm retains a fine hand polished patina & buttstock is dark & oil stained. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-60142 JR374 (2,000-3,000)

379
$1,495.00

EARLY REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK CARBINE. NSN. 50 Spencer Cal. 22” rnd bbl. Standard 2-line early marking on the upper tang. The military style buttplate is marked “US / K” on the upper tang. There are individual inspector marks on the bbl and stock. The bbl band is slightly oversized. The rear sight is a folding type with three positions. The breechblock is dished out at the base to accommodate the large base of the Spencer cartridge. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with scattered pitting. Stock has numerous dents, mostly on the left side with a crack at the buttplate. Bore is bright with spots of moderate pitting. Action is fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60177 FS657 (1,000-2,000)

380
$805.00

RARE REMINGTON URAGUAYAN CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK BABY CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 40. This rare carbine was manufactured in about 1884 for the Uraguayan cavalry & shipped through Hartley & Graham in New York. Consignor reports that it is the only one known. It is described as having a 20” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight with 2-position, flip rear sight. It has a sling bar & ring on left side of receiver & is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with 8-1/2” tapered forearm, sgl bbl band with spring keeper & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. Serial number is found on left side of bottom tang under the wood. Provenance: Bob Jenkins. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains, being a smooth, dark brown patina overall with heavy rust by forearm bbl channel with fine pitting on right side of receiver. Buttstock has a heavily repaired wrist; otherwise wood is sound with a worn, dark, oiled patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & moderate pitting. 4-60214 JR389 (1,500-2,500)

381
$2,300.00

RARE REMINGTON NAVY MODEL 1870 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH 1888 CONVERSION. Cal. 22. NSN. Usual configuration with 32-1/2” rnd bbl, square base front sight with saber bayonet mount. It has musket style, ladder rear sight with two bands, full length forestock & slotted head wiping rod. It has straight grip stock with oval “ESA” cartouche on left wrist. It has inspector initials on left side at chamber area & an anchor on top of bbl. Right side of receiver has an eagle over “USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870. It has 2-line company & patent markings on top tang & “US” on buttplate tang. There is a small, square cartouche on bottom of stock below bottom tang. Conversion was effected by lining the orig bore with an offset chambered bbl insert & new extractor. In 1888, Winchester was given a contract to alter 100 of these rifles for onboard ship practice. Accompanied by an orig, 1870 Ames brass handle, saber bayonet. It has 20” straight blade with unstopped fuller & the “AMES” markings on right ricasso with “U.S.N. / G.G.S / 1870” on left ricasso. It also has orig brass & leather scabbard with carved initials on back. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned metal color with patina in sheltered areas & spots of pitting on receiver. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains a dark oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Bayonet is fine with some light pitting on blade. Scabbard is sound, slightly flexed near tip. 4-60169 JR358 (3,000-5,000)

382
$2,127.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK EGYPTIAN CONTRACT MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 43 Egyptian. SN D85755. Standard military rifle with 35-1/8” rnd bbl, with three bands & a slotted head wiping rod. It has square base front sight & a saber bayonet mount on right side with a military ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with full length forearm & sling loop on middle band & bottom of stock. There is an almost legible cartouche on left side of butt. Serial number is found on left side of top & bottom tangs, under wood. Accompanied by a correct saber bayonet with 22-3/4” Yaghtahan blade & leather scabbard with brass throat & tip. This may be the finest Egyptian contract rifle extant. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Bbl retains 96-97% strong, bright, orig brown. Receiver, breechblock, hammer, trigger guard & buttplate retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a few storage & handling dings & retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with one or two small spots of pitting. Bayonet is fine with light pitting on blade. Scabbard is dry & flexed with an open seam & tarnished throat, while tip retains most of its gold wash. 4-60156 JR352 (2,000-3,000)

383
$4,312.00

VERY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1870 ROLLING BLOCK TRIAL RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 50/70 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Marked “REMINGTONS PATENT / PAT. MAY3D NOV.15 TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866” on the upper tang and “eagle / U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1870” on the right side of the receiver and “ESA” in an oval cartouche on the left side of the stock. Only 1,000 of the trial rifles were made and issued to troops in the west. The 18” triangular blade socket bayonet is marked “US” at the base. It is in a blued steel scabbard with leather frog and brass hangar. CONDITION: Fine. Smooth gray patina showing flashes of brightness and light pitting on the buttplate. Several hairline cracks near the receiver and numerous dents and scratches on the forearm. Mechanically fine. Bayonet, which has issue markings “A / 18” on the bridge, matches the condition of the gun. Scabbard has 75% blue with several small shallow dents. (Marcot Collection). 4-60179 FS661 (2,750-3,750)

384
$1,725.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1867 NAVY CADET RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 50/45 Cal. 32-1/2” rnd bbl. Only 498 of these were made at Springfield Armory using actions furnished by Remington. The rest of the parts were built at Springfield. The pull is only 12-3/8” and the buttplate is correspondingly smaller. Only two bbl bands. Standard early 2-line markings on the upper tang. 16-3/4” narrow triangular blade socket bayonet. Has the issue mark “B / 319” on the top tang of the buttplate. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with areas of light surface rust. Cracks and repairs to the stock near the buttplate with a large area on the right side where something has been removed. Mechanically good. Bayonet retains some bright finish mixed with moderate pitting. (Marcot Collection. 4-60171 FS659 (2,000-3,000)

385
$1,897.00

RARE REMINGTON MILITARY STYLE SMOKELESS POWDER ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 30/40 Cal. 30” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line markings on the upper tang and “30 U.S.” on top of the bbl. The rear sight has steps graduated to 14 and a leaf graduated to 23. The flat steel buttplate slopes forward with the top being 13-1/2” from the face of the trigger and the bottom being 14”. The 15-7/8” knife style bayonet is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.ILION.N.Y.U.S.A.” in the left fuller. The hilt and metal scabbard are of the same style used for the US Model 1896 rifle, but the leather belt loop is riveted to the rear. The front sight blade is a replacement. The base is 3/4” long. CONDITION: Fine. 90% blue on the bbl, very light casehardening pattern on the receiver and light pitting on the buttplate. Wood has minor handling marks with some signs of cleaning near the receiver. Bayonet has a bright blade with minor surface rust. Scales have some shallow bruises. Scabbard retains about 75% of the blue with cleaning scratches. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 5-60176 FS658 (2,000-3,000)

386
$1,725.00

REMINGTON PROTOTYPE NEW YORK STATE ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. NSN. 50/70 Cal. 35-3/4” rnd bbl. 2-line “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3D NOV.15TH 1864 APRIL17TH 1866” on the upper tang. There is a backwards 3 stamped on a plugged hole in the left side of the receiver and crowns on each of the bbl bands. There is also a plugged hole in the front of the triggerguard and others at the rear of the receiver. A sling swivel has been added to the bottom of the stock behind the triggerguard to match the one on the middle bbl band. The ear of the breechblock has been replaced with another piece extending to the right. This has the New York safety interlock and high hammer. The Remington Museum tag number 530 is on the bottom of the stock behind the new sling swivel. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains most of the arsenal bright finish mixed with widely scattered spots of surface rust. Wood has minor handling marks. Action is excellent. (Marcot Collection). 4-60141 FS653 (2,000-2,500)

387
$1,150.00

REMINGTON NEW YORK PATTERN ROLLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE. NSN. 50/70 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Long 3-line marking on the upper tang. The action has the long New York hammer and the safety interlock whereby the hammer falls to the halfcocked position when breechblock is closed. The hammer must be brought to full cock before it can be fired. The target features of this rifle include the Springfield Buffington rear sight, the skeleton buttplate has a rubber insert to reduce recoil on target ranges. Accompanied by an unmarked 22” socket bayonet which is cut for the 0.313” front sight. The bayonet does not have US markings as these were used by New York and other militia units at Creedmore. Very few of these were made. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Darkening casehardening on the action and about half of the blue remaining on the bbl. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-60170 FS647 (1,500-2,000)

388
$1,610.00

MODEL 1879 ARGENTINE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. One of 20,000 of these rifles especially made for the Argentine military. It has 36” rnd bbl with small octagonal section over chamber. It has square base barleycorn front sight with saber bayonet mount on right side of muzzle and it has a 1,200 yard military ladder rear sight. It also has full length forestock with three bands & slotted head wiping rod. It has straight stock & musket buttplate with sling swivels. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with some areas turning plum. There are a couple of scratches above middle band. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their orig case colors, very slightly faded on receiver, turning silver on trigger bow. Wood is sound with a few minor bruises & a carved “W” on right side of butt with a stamped “M” or “W” on right side of forestock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60153 JR359 (1,500-2,000)

389
$1,725.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 DANISH MILITARY RIFLE WITH SHOOTING MEDALS. Cal. 45 Danish CF. SN 36154. Standard military rifle with 35-1/2” rnd bbl, pedestal mounted, barleycorn front sight with saber bayonet mount on right side. It has an 1,800 meter military ladder rear sight with full length forestock, three bands with spring keepers, metal nosecap & slotted head wiping rod. It has straight grip with musket style buttplate & sling loops. Serial number appears on left bbl flat & on bottom of stock. Left bbl flat, sides of receiver, breech block, hammer, forearm & buttstock all have a small crown inspector marks. Right side of buttstock has sixteen silver shooting medals dating from 1872 to 1896 with most being in period 1891-1896. Accompanied by a correct, Danish, saber bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has blue in very sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth plum/brown patina. Receiver has traces of silvered case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled, silver/brown patina. Tip of forestock is missing a sliver & there are a couple of hairlines back of bottom tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains a smooth, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Bayonet is fine with a few spots of pitting on left side of blade. Grip panels show moderate to heavy wear. Scabbard is flexed in a couple of places but retains generous amounts of orig finish. Tip has a couple of dents with some light pitting & all metal has been cleaned. 4-60158 JR378 (1,250-1,750)

390
$690.00

NAGANT COPY OF A REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MUSKET. SN 17114. 11mm Cal. 35” part oct bbl. Marked ‘EM & L NAGANT A LIEGE” and “BREVET / REMINGTON”, with various proof marks on the left side of the receiver. Dated “1872” on the left quarterflat of the bbl. The bayonet mount at the muzzle includes a long guide slot on the right side and a short guide slot on the left. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with some signs of cleaning. Wood has normal dents and scratches with a crack at the lower buttplate screw. Ramrod is missing. Action is good. 4-60213 FS785 (1,000-1,600)

391
$1,092.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 43 Spanish Cal. 35-3/16” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line markings on the upper tang. 18 1/2” triangular socket bayonet has no marks or scabbard. This is the typical rifle made for export mostly to South American military organizations. CONDITION: Excellent. Bright casehardening colors on the action and 90% blue on the bbl. Stock has normal military dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. (Marcot Collection). 4-60152 FS652 (1,250-1,750)

392
$1,725.00

REMINGTON/SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ARMY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 50/70 Cal. 36” rnd bbl. Early 2-line markings on the upper tang. “MODEL 1871” is marked on the left side of the receiver and “eagle / U.S / SPRINGFIELD / 1872” on the right. “ESA” oval cartouche is on the left side of the stock. The 18” triangular bayonet is a standard Model 1855 with metal scabbard and leather frog with brass hangar. Ten thousand of these were made at Springfield Armory using actions furnished by Remington. This rifle was deasccessioned from the San Diego Police Department Museum. CONDITION: Excellent. Widely scattered specks of surface rust on the bright bbl and brilliant casehardening colors on the action. Wood is sharp with crisp inspector marks. Buttplate and bayonet are lightly pitted. Blue on the scabbard is fine but about half of the black finish on the frog has flaked away. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60164 FS649 (1,500-2,000)

393
$460.00

REMINGTON SWEDISH CONTRACT ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. SN 12758. 12.7mmx 44R CF Cal. 37-1/2” rnd bbl. The serial number is stamped on the stock, forearm, bbl, buttplate, and bbl bands. The ramrod is numbered 10B3K143. The issue disk only has a single R. The 2-line marking on the upper tang only has the 1864 and 1865 patent dates. The 18-1/2” cruxiform bayonet has numerous markings including a serial number 16292 and issue marks “12R.7K. / No 139”. This is a socket bayonet and the bbl has a sword bayonet lug on the right side. Various inspector and acceptance marks appear on different parts. CONDITION: About good. Half of the casehardening colors showing on the sides of the action, turning dark on the triggerguard. Bbl has half of the blue mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Wood has a light, clean appearance, but the numbers are still sharp. Bayonet has been cleaned to white. Bore is lightly pitted in the grooves. Action is tight. 4-60175 FS646 (1,250-1,850)

394
$1,495.00

*VERY RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE IN 8mm LEBEL WITH BAYONET AND SLING. NSN. 8mm Lebel Cal. 30-1/4” rnd bbl. Marked “REMINGTON ARMS–UNION METALLIC CTG. CO., / REM.WORKS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. PATD. OCT.22, 1901.” on the upper tang and “CAL. 8 M. M.” on top of the bbl in front of the top cover. The rear sight has a straight ramp graduated to 8 and a folding leaf graduated to 24. There is a metal band around the rear of the upper hand guard. The rear bbl band holds the front. The iron blade front sight is mounted on an iron band 1” to the rear of the muzzle. The “REMINGTON ARMS–UNION METALLIC CTG. CO., REM.WORKS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” in the left fuller of the 16” knife blade bayonet. The leather sling has iron buckle and button. Although over 100,000 of these were made for the French government during World War I, they are rarely seen in this country. CONDITION: Retains most of the current slightly dull blue with some wear on the trigger guard. Wood shows little use. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60208 FS662 (1,500-2,250)

395
$1,035.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 1901 MILITARY ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. 7mm Cal. 30” rnd bbl. Marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. / ILION. N. Y. U.S.A. / PAT’D. OCT. 22ND, 1901.” on the upper tang, “CAL. 7 M. M.” on top of the bbl in front of the hand guard. The rear sight base is graduated to 5 and the leaf is graduated to 19. There is a screw in the top of the receiver over the chamber. The 16” knife blade bayonet is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO.ILION.N.Y.U.S.A”. It has a Springfield Model hilt and scabbard with a leather belt loop. CONDITION: Fine. 95% blue, bright on the breechblock and hammer. Casehardening colors on the action are slightly faded. Only traces of blue remain on the buttplate. Wood is fine with minor handling marks. Action is fine. Bayonet is fine with scattered spots of light surface rust. Scabbard has about 80% blue. Lleather belt loop has minor cracking. 4-60172 FS686 (1,500-2,000)

396
$1,035.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK SHOTGUN. SN 29062. 16 ga. 32” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line markings on the upper tang. CONDITION: Fine. 90% blue on the bbl and 70% thinning case hardening colors on the action. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60140 FS654 (750-1,000)

397
$2,012.00

REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NO. 1 MODEL 1 SHOTGUN. Cal. 16B brass shell or 20 ga. paper. SN 21. Fine shotgun with 32” Damascus bbl & sgl brass bead. Receiver has a grooved top & is mounted with very nicely figured, shell grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel buttplate. Serial number is found on left side of top & bottom tangs, under wood. It is also stamped in butt, under buttplate, along with a large white chalk “21” and inside buttplate. Bottom of bbl & face of forearm tennon are also marked “21”. Several thousand of these shotguns were made in period 1870’s to 1890’s but few survive in good condition. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains virtually all of its brown damascus pattern with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their faded case colors with strong colors on left side & in sheltered areas. Buttstock retains most of its faded case colors with scattered spots of light rust. Wood is sound with light handling & storage marks & retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting in front of chamber & scattered spots of pitting throughout the bore. 4-60168 JR367 (3,500-5,000)

398
$1,437.00

*RARE REMINGTON MODEL 610 BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. NSN. 267 Cal. 24-3/4” rnd bbl. A large number “1” has been stamped on top of the receiver over the chamber. This rare experimental cartridge was an attempt by Remington to develop a large cal, more powerful rimfire cartridge, but it was not successful and few were made. Scope mount holes have been drilled in both sets of markings on top of the bbl. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl, 50% mixed with light surface rust and pitting on the action and triggerguard. Casehardening on the bolt where protected by the closed action. Mechanically fine. 4-60210 FS784 (1,000-1,500)

399
$2,070.00

REMINGTON KEENE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. NSN. 45/70 Cal. 24-12” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line markings on top of the bolt. Dovetail blade front sight, sliding single leaf rear sight. CONDITION: Good. 40% blue mixed with wear, light surface rust and scattered pitting. Stock has been repaired, cleaned and refinished. Mechanically good. (Marcot Collection). 4-60145 FS656 (1,500-2,000)

400
$805.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 1900 DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 343243. Remington dbl with 30” damascus bbls, flat tapered matted rib with dbl brass beads & company name & address on rib. It has rib extension third bite with a sub-caliber insert in right bbl that appears to be in caliber 32-40. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock, 14” over a Remington embossed, hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, as completely restored. Bbls & metal retain virtually all of this restored finish. Wood has a few minor handling marks & is slightly undersized. Mechanics are fine; shotgun bore is bright & shiny with a small ding about mid-point. Rifle bore is strong & bright with some darkness in grooves. 4-60155 JR360 (700-1,000)

401
$4,255.00

HEPBURN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE. NSN. 41 Cal. 27-3/8” oct bbl. Marked “L.L. HEPBURN / COLTON N Y” on top of the bbl, “REMINGTON / CAST STEEL” on the bottom. Hepburn operated in Colton from 1858 to 1882 when he went to work for Remington. He is most famous for his breech loading, single shot target rifles made by Remington. He also worked for Winchester from 1889 until his death in 1908. This rifle is equipped with a small German silver blade on a large dovetail base as a front sight and a sliding elevator rear sight and a tang peep sight that is adjustable for both elevation and windage. German silver mounts on the hardwood stock. The replaced ramrod has an original reversible worm at the bottom. The lockplate is engraved but the hammer is not. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina on the bbl, blue on the hammer and traces of color on the lockplate. Some minor chipping above the lockplate, otherwise the wood is fine. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60138 FS655 (2,000-2,500)

402
$575.00

WHEELER DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE/SHOTGUN. NSN. 40 Cal. & 20 ga. 31-1/2” ribbed bbls. Marked “J.H.WHEELER” on top of the bbl rib. John Wheeler worked in Otego, New York from 1867 to 1882. The lightly engraved lockplates are both marked “REMINGTON”. A partially visible marking on the bottom rib appears to be “CAST STEEL”. Another marking partially under the rib on the right bbl is possibly “REMINGTON”. The ramrod is a replacement. All furniture is plain German silver including the squirrel on the cheekpiece of the deluxe flame grain walnut stock. German silver blade front sight and single leaf elevator rear sight. The tang sight is missing. The German silver trigger will fire both bbls at the same time if both hammers are cocked. CONDITION: Very good. Smooth brown patina on the iron parts and mellow patina on the German silver. Mechanically fine. (Marcot Collection). 4-60144 FS650 (1,750-2,250)

403
$1,322.00

*LOT OF TWO REMINGTON SLIDE ACTION RIFLES. 1) Model 14-1/2–A. SN C77733. 38-40 Cal. 22-3/8” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl. The front sight is a replacement. CONDITION: Fine. 80% blue mixed with light surface rust and some wear on the magazine tube. Buttstock has been lightly cleaned. Mechanically frozen. 2) Model 14. SN C65947. 32REM Cal. 21-3/4” rnd bbl. Standard markings and features. CONDITION: Fine. 85% blue, worn above the action and magazine tube. Mechanically fine. 4-60209 (1,000-1,500)

403a
$805.00

RARE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK FACTORY CUTAWAY. Cal. 50-70. SN NO 3. Nickel finish with 3-3/4” stub bbl on a No. 1 frame with entire left side cut away to expose the internal workings & mechanism of action. It is complete & functioning. Since cutaway portion is on left side of retainer plate & screw have been moved to right side of receiver & pivot pins reversed. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 80% orig milky nickel with loss areas a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60203 JR394 (2,000-3,000)

403b
$0.00

MODERN DAY REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK FACTORY CUTAWAY. Cal. 45-70. SN 0335 or NO 6. When Remington resumed production of the Rolling Block rifle they made up six of these salesman demonstrator cutaways for sale to the Remington Society of America. Consignor had loaned them his orig cutaway, being sold elsewhere in this auction, as a sample to copy. It is a precise reproduction with the addition of having the sides of bbl cut away. It also has the pivot pins reversed & the retainer plate & screw moved to right side. It is finished in the “white”. Accompanied by a Remington factory letter identifying this item as factory original, one of only six made in 2002. Also accompanied by the orig box label identifying this item as serial “No. 6” and it states that it is a “museum piece only”. CONDITION: Crisp, new. Retains about all of its factory polish. 4-60204 JR395 (2,000-2,500)

403c
$0.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL POLICE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF & 36 Perc. SN 2231. Conversion #31. Usual configuration with 4-1/2” oct bbl, half moon German silver front sight, with bbl address reading from cyl to muzzle. It has nickel plated trigger guard & 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by both conversion & percussion cylinders. CONDITION: Fine, as expertly restored with enhanced patina on bbl & frame. Neither cylinder appears to match, although they are matched in condition. Trigger guard retains most of its orig finish. Grips are sound & retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-60202 JR396 (1,500-2,000)

403d
$805.00

REMINGTON BEALS NAVY REVOLVER. SN 977. 36 Cal. 7-5/8” oct bbl. Standard two line marking on top of the bbl. Dove tailed cone front sight, two wing cylinder pin. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with some signs of enhancement on the frame and bbl. The grips have normal light dents and wear with chips at the toes. Mechanically good. 4-60211 FS726 (1,500-2,500)

403f
$2,875.00

FULL SEALED BOX OF 44 FLAT HENRY RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES. Light blue box with black lettering & matching sealing band. CONDITION: Fine. Light to moderate fading with some light water damage on lid, wear on edges & corners with a few nicks on band with one end showing wear on seam. A scarce box of cartridges. 4-60695 JR397 (1,500-2,500)

403g
$805.00

MISCELLANEOUS REMINGTON LOT. Including 1) Maynard tape primer conversion lockplate, including sideplate and mounting screws. Standard markings vertically at rear of lock plate, dated 1857. CONDITION: Gray patina with moderate surface rust. Interior is clean. 2) Remington New Model Army bullet mold. “C” inspector mark. CONDITION: Fine cavity, slightly pitted exterior. 3) Remington New Model Army bullet mold. No inspection mark. CONDITION: Gray patina, slightly rusted cavities. 4) 44 cal. revolving rifle mold. Marked spuriously “REMINGTON / ILION N.Y.” on one side. CONDITION: Lightly pitted overall. 5) Ivory grips for Remington Model 1871 sgl shot pistol. Grip section is formed in 2 pcs with a flat silver strip covering the joint. CONDITION: Fine. 4-60200, 4-60201 FS695 1,000-2,000

403h
$1,150.00

VERY RARE FRAMED BROADSIDE FOR “GATLING BATTERY”. This early broadside 7-3/8”X10-1/2” (sight) has an engraving of the Gatling Battery by MCWHINNEY, RINDGE & CO.” with the name “MONITOR” on the front of the carriage at the top of the front side of the flyer. The reverse of the flyer, also visible due to the dbl glazing, lists the military people who are endorsing the gun, but only Brig. Gen. Burnside is a known name. A smaller engraving is on the reverse side. Attractively framed in a 13-5/8” x 16-5/8” frame with matching matting. 4-60206 FS797 (1,000-1,500)

403i
$575.00

FRAMED COLT MEMORABILIA. The first is a Colt factory letter ordering a large number of castings in1882. The second is a printed list of contractors who were working for Colt in the factory. Included in the list are Cuno Helfricht who was contracting for the engraving and his brother Charles who was doing stocking and browning. Alexander Thuer was listed as “assembling”. James Remington was listed as printing presses and Josiah Howe was listed as reaming. The many other names listed were evidently those in charge of hiring workers for the factory as instructions for applying are at the bottom of the list. This list is interesting as it shows that the work at the factory was done on a contract basis. CONDITION: Fine with slight foxing. 4-60207 FS798 (750-1,750)

403j
$805.00

LOT OF 5 GUNMAKERS’ BROADSIDES AND LETTERHEADS, MOST FROM CIVIL WAR ERA. 1) E. Whitney with engravings of percussion revolvers and muskets. “See the recommendation of Colonel Jefferson Davis, late Secretary of War.” was crossed out in ink, obviously dating this to the beginning of the Civil War. 2) Flyer for “NATIONAL RIFLE AND CARBINE”. No address or contact is given on this sheet. 3) Greene’s Carbine by Mass. Arms Co., taped on corners with foxing on the folds. 4) Starr Arms Co. letterhead, dated 1864, concerning cartridges for their carbines and addressed to Maj. T. T. S. Laidley. Folded but fine. 5) Operation instructions for Porter’s turret rifles. Light folds with some chips. 4-60194, 4-60196, 4-60197, 4-60198, 4-60199 FS799 (750-1,750)

403k
$3,335.00

LARGE COLT BROADSIDE PRICE LIST DATED 1861. 10-1/2” wide X 21”long. Listing the “RECENTLY IMPROVED” guns. This list was printed at the Colt factory and showed prices of $25 for the Model 1860 Army, $22.50 for the 1861 Navy, and $16.75 for the police or pocket pistol. There are a great many hand written notes apparently in-factory relating to sales and delivery of various amounts of military rifles and carbines. Framed in a wood frame, 19” x 29-1/4” with triple matting. 4-60193 FS800 (750-1,750)

403l
$575.00

EXTREMELY RARE FRAMED REMINGTON $100 BOND. Dated Nov. 1, 1882 showing the Battle of New Orleans at the top and a seated frontiersman lower left. Signed E. Remington. Retains coupons from Nov. 1886 to its expiration in May of 1890. In a 17-1/2” x 16” wood frame. Dbl matted in shades of green. 4-60195 FS804 (1,000-1,500)

404
$6,900.00

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOG HEAD. SN 262. 32 Cal. Marked “J.F.THOMAS / PATENT / JULY 9. 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS / ILION. N. Y. / 262” on the knurled iron tip. The German silver collar attaching the dog head to the shaft is engraved “DW Scott”. The mechanism is working but the breech screw is rusted solid. CONDITION: The gutta percha is fine with no cracks and slightly faded on the upper end. 4-58935 FS707 (6,000-7,000)

405
$4,312.00

RARE SPANISH REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. Standard carbine with 20-1/2” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight, 2-position flip rear sight with a sling bar & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with tapered forearm, sgl band with spring keeper & straight stock with carbine buttplate. There is a small brass plate pinned to bottom of stock bearing the number “82”. Just below that is evidence of a sticker, probably from a museum, having once been applied with glue or some sort of shellac leaving a clean circle with a dark area around it. In 1873, the Spanish government bought 50,000 Remington Rolling Block rifles & carbines with the order being completed in 1875. They ultimately purchased 130,000 Remington Rolling Blocks. CONDITION: Exceedingly fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It has slight, muzzle edge wear with some minor thinning to band & fading of case colors. Buttplate has flaked to a light blue/brown patina. Stock has a hairline back of both tangs with very minor handling & storage marks & overall retains most of its bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60717 JR392 (3,500-5,000)

406
$3,450.00

EXCEPTIONAL SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 50-70. NSN. Usual configuration with 36” rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, with 1860’s style, musket ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. It has full length forestock with two bands & slotted head wiping rod with a sling loop on upper band. Receiver is marked “MODEL 1871” on left side with an eagle over “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1872” on right side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & musket buttplate. Left side of wrist has the “ESA” cartouche in an oval, upside down. There is a small, square cartouche on bottom of stock below the bottom tang. The number “14” is stamped into wood by toe. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, probably unfired. All metal, except receiver, is in orig “white”, with bbl & bands having been lightly cleaned at one time. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Wood is sound with a couple of dings on buttstock & minor handling & storage marks elsewhere and retains most of its orig arsenal oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting in grooves. 4-60716 JR390 (3,500-5,000)

407
$3,162.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL HOTCHKISS SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-55. SN 1200. Standard carbine with 24” tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight & ski jump ladder rear sight with a “C” on left side. Left side of receiver has usual markings & serial number. There is a swivel & ring in left side of stock & the rotary safety/cutoff in right side of stock. Mounted in an uncheckered, 1-pc stock with fluted brass forend cap with hinged door concealing a 2-section cleaning rod. Stock has tiny “RDR” inspector initials below bottom tang and it has a smooth carbine buttplate. Bbl, over chamber area, is marked with the “VP” & eagle inspector stamps along with a small “R”, a “U.S.” and an anchor. Stock, including forend tip, has an overall length of 32” and is without a cartouche. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains an overall light to medium plum/brown patina with a few miscellaneous nicks. Receiver & bolt retain a plum/blue patina and trigger guard about 80% orig blue with scattered spots of moderate pitting. Buttplate matches the bbl. Stock appears to be new & unissued with a few minor nicks & scratches and a couple of small bruises near toe with another on left side by action. The brass forend cap is not now and never was plated. The safety/cutoff screws are missing & were never installed. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59061 (2,500-3,500)

408
$3,565.00

FINE REMINGTON KEENE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. NSN. Standard rifle with 24” rnd bbl, full magazine, a tiny, dovetailed front sight on front band & a 1,000 yard, reverse mounted, ladder rear sight. Mounted in a nicely figured, uncheckered, 1-pc American walnut stock with raised side panels, straight grip & semi-crescent buttplate. It has standard markings on top of bolt with cutoff on left side of the action. This was Remington’s first successful bolt action repeating rifle and saw great service on frontier. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig factory finish, slightly thinned & turning plum in front of rear band. Magazine tube retains about 75-80% bright orig factory blue, flaked in an area on left side & bottom near front band. Receiver & trigger guard retain about 95-96% strong, orig, factory blue with sharp edge wear & an area of patina on top rear with trigger guard & floorplate dull blue. Buttplate has traces of case colors, being mostly a smooth plum/brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. An outstanding example. 4-60718 JR391 (3,000-4,000)

409
$5,750.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 SPORTING & TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 44 2-7/16” (44-90 Remington). SN 5983. Pretty rifle with 26-1/8” medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with windgage globe front sight and added dovetail on top flat and a thick base, long range, vernier tang sight with 5-3/8” staff. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with metal tipped smooth forearm, 11-1/2” long, and a checkered, serpentine grip buttstock with horn insert & smooth steel, shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue, mostly on sides & bottom. Top is mixed with light to moderate rust. Receiver retains most of its strong orig case colors, moderately faded over top & trigger guard, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Breechblock & hammer retain most of their glossy blue. Wood is sound with a bruise, a few scrapes & some light scratch marks on forearm and one bruise on buttstock with light handling & use marks, and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 8-76185 JR404 (3,500-5,000)

410
$8,050.00

WHITNEY-LAIDLEY STYLE 1 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 44-77. SN 6169. Fine early rifle with 30” medium weight oct bbl, combination front sight, tiny 2-position, ladder rear sight and a thick base, vernier tang sight with 4-3/4” staff. Caliber “44” is over chamber area & bottom of bbl just forward of forend tip is stamped “77GR”. Mounted with nicely figured, burl, slab sawed, American walnut, uncheckered, with 11-1/4” tapered forearm with rnd forend cap & straight stock with smooth, steel, shotgun buttplate. It has the Laidley breechblock patented in 1866 by T.S.S. Laidley & C.A. Emery and purchased by Whitney in 1877. There was an estimated 5,000 sporting & target rifles manufactured with this breechblock. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 75-80% brilliant orig blue with top three flats having moderate rust which has etched the surface. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with trigger guard & bottom tang faded to gray. Forearm has a couple of hairlines at top left rear corner with numerous dings & bruises. Buttstock is sound and overall the wood retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 8-76180 JR405 (3,000-5,000)

411
$4,887.00

REMINGTON HEPBURN NO. 3 HIGH POWER RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 7499. Special target rifle with 32” heavy oct to rnd bbl, with special globe front sight, wide empty dovetail on top flat and a mid-range, thick base, vernier tang sight with 3-1/4” staff. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with metal tipped 11-1/2” forearm & rnd knob, pistol grip stock with straight comb & small cheekpiece and a nickeled brass, Schutzen style buttplate with short prongs. It has Schutzen style, dbl set triggers with a palm rest at rear of forearm. There is an extra hole in forearm from another palm rest location. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains traces of orig finish in sheltered areas with balance turned plum & covered with moderate to heavy pitting. Receiver retains strong case colors on sides with moderate to heavy pitting over top & on lever. Trigger guard has some crusty rust. Wood is sound with a dark oil stained patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel roughness in front of chamber. 8-76194 JR401 (2,500-3,500)

422
$12,650.00

SPECTACULAR EARLY REMINGTON UMC FIELD REP’S TABLE COVER. Painted on canvas, this wonderful banner may be one of a kind from the early part of the 20th C. It measures 57″ long x about 28″ high with a metal grommet in four corners. Image is most unusual in that it depicts two Indians on horseback shooting at running buffalo with Model 14 or 14-1/2 Remington pump rifles. Top of the banner is attached to an oilcloth or canvas flap about 19″ wide that would have been used by the field rep during a demonstration to drape the table where he would display the company merchandise. Or it could have been used simply as a banner. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Colors are vivid and bright with slight soil on the white edge at the right end and a small water stain by the big buffalo. Otherwise near new. There are 3 folds that will eventually press out. 4-58858 (15,000-20,000)

424
$0.00

VERY IMPORTANT LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY BRADFORD. 14” spear point blade with 4” sharpened false edge. The blade is 1-7/8” wide and over 1/4” thick at the ricasso. Marked “M.L. BRADFORD & CO.” in a circle around “BOSTON” on the left ricasso. The iron crossguard is 4” long and 1-1/4” wide. The hilt is a stag antler and is 5-3/4” long. The leather scabbard has a brass throat and was made without tip. There are rolled lines down each edge on both sides of the scabbard. CONDITION: Fine. Light spots of pitting on the blade. Dark patina with some surface rust on the crossguard. Hilt is fine and shows much handling use. Scabbard is missing about 1/2” at the tip and has some light cracking and flaking. Throat has very dark patina. 4-58186 (40,000-60,000)

425
$0.00

LARGE AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. 11-5/8” clip point blade with 4-1/2” sharpened false edge. Unmarked. S-curve crossguard with ball quillions. 1-pc wood grip with checkered diamonds on each side. The leather scabbard has a brass throat and tip. This knife is pictured in The BOWIE KNIFE by Norm Flayderman, p. 128 where it is described as “probably Yankee”. CONDITION: Light to moderate pitting in spots on the blade. Dark patina with light pitting on the crossguard. Hilt has minor dents and scratches. Leather scabbard has some flaking with scratches on the front and light dents on the rear. Throat and tip are both bent with cracks on the tip. 4-58193 (12,000-15,000)

425a
$19,200.00

FINE WOLFF & CLARK BOWIE KNIFE WITH HISTORY. 9-1/2” clip point blade with 6-5/8” sharpened false edge on the spine. Marked ‘WOLFF & CLARK” faintly on the left ricasso. The crossguard and hilt is German silver and engraved with a shell pattern on both sides. The stag scales are attached with eight German silver rivets. The leather scabbard is decorated with geometric symbols and has German silver throat and tip. This knife has a history. Included are a letter to a former owner and a book mentioned in the letter. The knife was found in a house in East Greenwich RI owned by a Mrs. Washburn. The Washburns are an old RI family. A book An 1862 Trip to the Wes , written by Lyman Goff was found with the knife which is mentioned in the book. Goff’s granddaughter published this memorial book after his death. CONDITION: Shows signs of cleaning, but light spots of pitting remain. Hilt is fine with pleasant patina. No cracks on the scales. Scabbard has been glued at the tip and has minor cracks on the reverse. Throat is loose. 4-58188 (25,000-35,000)

425b
$0.00

RARE WILL & FINCK BOWIE STYLE HUNTING KNIFE. 6-3/4” clip point blade with 3-1/4” sharpened false edge. Marked “circles / WILL & FINCK / S. F. CAL.” on the left ricasso. Made without a crossguard. The stag scales are fastened to the blade tang with three brass rivets. A leather strap is sewn around the hilt just below the pommel. The leather scabbard is made for a knife without a crossguard and has simple stamping on the front. CONDITION: Gray patina on the blade showing some forging marks. Hilt is fine. Scabbard has minor scuffs but is still solid. 4-58187 (10,000-12,000)

426
$0.00

FINE LAMSON BOWIE KNIFE. NSN. 8-3/4” blade with 3” false edge. Marked “LAMSONS & CO. / S.FALLS WORKS” on the left ricasso. Iron crossguard and collar. Checkered blackened wood hilt with rivet at the pommel. In orig leather covered paper scabbard with small belt loop. CONDITION: Fine. Metal has been cleaned with a few spots of rust towards the tip remaining. Hilt shows only slight wear. Scabbard is bent at the tip, has a short split at the throat and has minor scuffing overall. 4-58189 (8,500-10,500)

427
$0.00

BUCK BROTHERS BOWIE KNIFE. 8” clip point blade with 3” sharpened false edge. Thin brass crossguard. German silver collar. Rosewood hilt with German silver dot decorations on the left side. Attached with two copper rivets. Marked “BUCK BROTHERS / CAST STEEL” on the left side of the blade and ricasso. The ricasso is 1-3/8”, unusually long for a knife of this size. The plain black leather scabbard has a narrow belt loop on the reverse. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned and the marking is only partially readable. Crossguard has a dark patina. Hilt is cracked on both sides along a grain line, but is still solid. Scabbard has scuffing at the tip, back and belt loop. 4-58190 (7,000-9,000)

428
$0.00

FINE HASSAM BOWIE KNIFE. 6-1/2” spear point blade with 2” sharpened false edge. Marked ‘HASSAM’S / CUTLERY” on the left ricasso. Hassam was in Boston. S-curve iron crossguard with balls on the ricasso. Stag hilt with German silver collar and pommel cap. The black leather scabbard has a German silver throat and a brown leather frog. CONDITION: Very fine. Light cleaning scratches on the blade and crossguard. German silver mountings have a mellow patina. Scabbard shows many chips, a slight bend at the tip. Frog has scuffs and bends. 4-58194 (9,000-11,000)

429
$0.00

VERY RARE SHIPMAN BOWIE KNIFE. 9-3/8” clip point blade with 4-1/2” false edge. Marked “SUPBURB(sic) / W ? SHIPMAN / SHEFFIELD” on the left ricasso. The left side of the blade is etched with a picture of the Crystal Palace below the wording “AMERICA / NEW YORK EXHIBITION 1852”. The Crystal Palace was so-called because it was the first building built in America entirely of glass. The crossguard, collar, pommel and mountings on the scabbard are all German silver. The hilt is stag. Scabbard is black leather. This knife is illustrated in The BOWIE KNIFE by Norm Flayderman, p. 416. CONDITION: Fine overall. Some light pitting at the tip and edge. Slight denting on the throat and tip of the scabbard, along with some bends and cracks. 4-58191 (7,000-9,000)

430
$0.00

FINE CUTLERY HANDLED ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE. Early Sheffield Bowie with 8-3/8” clip-point blade, about 1-1/8” at widest point with 3/16” thick spine. Left side of blade is deep etch engraved with an American spread winged eagle holding an olive branch & arrows in its talons surrounded by “AMERICAN HUNTING KNIFE” in an arc. Left ricasso is double stamped with two maker’s name, neither of which is completely clear. One is possibly “MILLER BROTHERS” and the other one “___HOLSON” and both are marked “SHEFFIELD”. Handguard is thin German silver in an elliptical shape. Handle is 4-3/4” long of repoussed hollow, German silver with an American eagle on each side of butt and foliate & flower patterns. Accompanied by its orig German silver sheath engraved on front with foliate arabesque patterns and a blank initial shield. It has a frog stud on throat. CONDITION: Blade is fine having been cleaned and moderately sharpened. Handle has a dent on one side at handguard, otherwise is very fine with a few small dents in butt. Sheath is fine. 4-60234 (4,000-5,000)

431
$0.00

FINE ROGERS BOWIE KNIFE. Early small Bowie with 6-13/16” spear point blade, 1-1/8” at ricasso with 3/16” thick spine. It has a tapered shank with applied handles & handguard and brass liners. Hand guards & sides of pommel are repoussed German silver with patterns of beads & scalloped half circles. Handle material appears to be checkered hard rubber secured with two rivets. Accompanied by its orig, gold embossed, leather sheath with German silver tip & throat. Throat has a frog stud on side. CONDITION: Blade is fine, lightly cleaned, retaining 40-50% orig polish. Handle is extremely fine retaining most of its orig finish. Sheath has a couple of spots of mouse gnawing, but is basically intact & sound retaining most of its orig gold embossing. Tip & throat have light dents. 4-60235 JR510 (3,500-4,500)

432
$1,150.00

RARE CALIFORNIA BUTCHER KNIFE. 10-1/2” single edge blade, 2-5/8” wide at the guard. The guard is integral with the blade. Iron collar. Blackened wood handle. Marked “J. G?????E / S. FRANCISCO” on the left side of the blade. CONDITION: Moderate pitting overall. Blade appears to have been reblued. Hilt has several cracks at the collar and one at the pommel. 4-59191 FS791 (1,000-1,500)

433
$0.00

FINE AMES MODEL 1849 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE. NSN. 11-3/4” spear point blade with 4-1/2” false edge. Marked “AMES MFG. CO. / CABOTVILLE / 1849” on the left ricasso, and “US / WD” on the right. The cross guard has two sets of inspector initials “WD” and “J. W. R”. The wood scales are attached to the hilt with three iron rivets and have a copper lined thong hole through the pommel. The leather scabbard has a brass throat and tip. The brass frog button is marked with an inspector initial “D”. This actual knife is pictured in The Antique Bowie Knife Book by Adam Moss, p. 36. CONDITION: Fine overall. Scattered light pitting on the sides of the blade, heavier along the spine. Crossguard has a dark patina. Some cracks and chips at the thong reinforcement on the pommel. Most of the leather gasket at the base of the blade remains. Scabbard has numerous cracks and there are heavy dents at the tip. Frog has light cracking with some scuffing at the top. 4-58192 (12,500-15,000)

434a
$0.00

FINE JIM PUGH CUSTOM ART KNIFE. Beautiful custom Bowie with 7-7/8” clip-point Bowie blade, signed in script on left ricasso with maker’s name and in Old English block letters on right ricasso “PUGH”. Blade has 1-3/4” of file work along back edge with 6” of sharpened back edge. Cut out at bottom of ricasso also has file work. It has a striking large silver rattlesnake head pommel with a 2-1/2” rattlesnake rattle hand guard, the bottom 7/8” of which is articulated like a real rattlesnake rattle. Handle material is two pieces of ivory with three file worked aluminum spacers and red & white fiber spacers. The front ivory section has complete coverage and the rear ivory section has coverage on back & sides only of fabulous scrimshawed snakeskin colored in diamondback patterns. Accompanied by its spectacular orig black leather sheath, signed with the same Old English block letter name “PUGH”. Scabbard has spacers around front & rear edges with silver metal whip stitching and has three diamonds on front side with a single diamond on back side and a sewn on belt loop. CONDITION: As new, unsharpened with all the orig polish on blade and finish on handle. Sheath is equally new. 4-59095 JR409 (5,000-10,000)

435
$4,025.00

RARE WILLIAM “BILL” SCAGEL MINIATURE HATCHET. Wonderful, tiny, forged, 1-pc hatchet, 10” overall length with 2-3/4” long head by 2-1/8 wide cutting edge. It has Scagel’s dagger trademark on left side. It has simple oval brass handguard with stacked leather handle with aluminum spacers & a small crown stag pommel with brass rivet. Bill Scagel (1873-1963) is considered the foremost pioneer of modern American custom knife makers. His products are in tremendous demand worldwide. CONDITION: Fine. Overall has light to medium pitting with hammer marks on back of head with evidence of ground edge. Handle is fine. 4-60702 JR428 (4,000-6,000)

436
$57.00

FINE J.D. CLAY CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE. Beautiful hunting knife with 4-1/2″ hollow ground drop point blade marked on left ricasso in script “J.D. CLAY”. It has finger groove 2-pc walnut grips with four brass pins, made without hand guard, & has a thong hole in pommel. Accompanied by its orig brown leather tube sheath marked on front “J.D. CLAY / MAKER” & on the back “GWH 10 / FEB 90”. CONDITION: As new. Sheath is equally new. 4-55627-7 JR18 (100-200)

437
$460.00

EUROPEAN ENGINEERS KNIFE. 15-3/8” blade, 2-1/4” wide. Oct brass hilt with brass crossguard. The leather sheath has a brass throat and tip. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Hilt has a mellow patina. Scabbard is worn and scratched. Frog is heavily chipped, scuffed with a few tears. 4-55295 FS789 (100-200)

438
$115.00

PAIR OF PETTIBONE THEATRICAL SWORDS. 17-1/2” diamond shape blades. Marked “PETTIBONE MFG. CO. / MILITARY & SOCIETY GOODS / CINCINNATI OHIO” on the blade near the hilt. The light weight brass scabbards are decorated with orange and turquoise glass buttons. The heavy brass hilts have a partial armor with helmet and halberds. These are mounted on a wood shield. CONDITION: Blades are bright. Exterior metal has a very dark patina. Shield is cracked with numerous holes. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58642 (250-500)

439
$2,587.00

PIPE TOMAHAWK. 9-5/16” head with drilled bowl. Filed decorations, oval eye. 23” haft has a pewter mouthpiece with filed decorations matching those on the front and back edges of the blade. It also has twelve rows of brass tacks (one is missing, it had a round iron shank) in three groups, one at the head, one in front of the 5-5/8” cord wrapping and one in the center. Purchased from the Robert L. Long collection of Kansas City, MO. Copy of his orig ledger shows he purchased it in 1947 as Cheyenne. Photocopy of Long’s orig ledger page is included. There is a museum or collectors ink number on the front of the head. CONDITION: Excellent. Age unknown. 4-60706 (3,000-4,000)

440
$23,000.00

CASED GARNITURE OF ARMS. The 41-1/4” x 17-3/4” x 4-1/4” wood case contains a shotgun and a pair of pistols by Vincent & Sons of Perigueux, two swords, two powder flasks, and various tools. There are also six empty covered compartments. These are all presentation grade items, but no name appears on the case or any of the items in the case. The shotgun’s SN is 4314. It is 16 ga., 36-3/8” bbls are made of top grade Damascus steel with contrasting ribbons of straight grain and whorled patterns. There are Belgian proofs on the bottom, but no maker’s marks. The right lockplate is inlaid in gold with “VINCENT & FILS” within an oval border which is inlaid with silver. The left lockplate is inlaid in gold “A PERIGUEUX” within a similar silver-inlaid oval. The stock is carved instead of checkered with a modified fish scale pattern on both the grip and forearm. There is relief carved floral scrolling at the rear of the pistol grip, extending on to the bottom of the stock. The wood appears to be a burl walnut. The German silver fittings are all engraved with a shell top patchbox inlet into the left side of the stock behind the cheekpiece. The pistols are similarly marked and mounted with the name on one pistol and the town on the other engraved on the locks, but not gold inlaid. German silver fittings with similar clamshell patchbox are in the butt of each. They are .56 Cal. microgroove rifling, 7” oct bbls. Ramrods have ivory tips and cleaning jags on the other end. The court sword has a 29-5/8” triangular fluted blade with floral designs etched on all three sides, but no maker’s mark. The gilt bronze hilt has a crowned eagle with lightning bolts on the counterguard and bees on the pommel. The hilt is mother-of-pearl. The scabbard has similarly decorated gilt bronze throat and drag. The saber has a 29-3/4” double fuller blade that is etched for most of its length in scrolls, vines, and military motifs. The hilt has a simple decoration. The grip is leather, bound by three rows of copper wire. The gold portapee has a black cord. The leather scabbard has plain brass throat and drag. The top of the lid has wood of a different grain and color from that on the body of the case. The interior is lined with hunter green felt. It contains, besides the items above, a large French pushbutton shotgun flask featuring Diana and a deer. A pistol flask, 3-3/8” long, has a checkerboard pattern with flowers in the boxes and leaves around the top. Other items include a turned wood cap box, a brass oil bottle, a cleaning rod with loading tip for the pistols, a longer 2-pc rod for the shotgun, an iron mold for casting various sizes of buckshot, a patch cutter, a combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, a cleaning brush for the shotgun, a cleaning brush for the pistols, a loading mallet, a bullet mold for the pistols, and a key which works the lock. CONDITION: Rear of the bbl is lightly pitted, and there are dents on the front end. Stock has been refinished. Locks are a smooth gray with some loss to the silver inlay on the name side. Pistols are excellent with about 50% of the orig brown on the bbls and 30% of the blue on the locks and hammers. Stocks are fine. There is some cracking to the ivory on the cleaning rods. Court sword is excellent, with little sign of usage. Scabbard is fine. Saber blade has been cleaned to a gray patina with scattered spots of light pitting. There is little finish on the hilt. Drag is somewhat battered. Leather has been repaired and strengthened at a bend about midway. Portapee shows no use. Buckshot mold has been reblued. All other pieces in the case are fine. Flasks both have orig finish. Case has minor damage on the top but is generally fine. Lid is slightly warped. 4-58137 FS36 (25,000-35,000)

441
$24,150.00

CASED PAIR OF FRENCH PRESENTATION TARGET PISTOLS FROM EMPEROR NAPOLEAN III. Cal. 50. NSN. Made by Baillot & Heberard. Spectacular pieces of art with 10-1/4″ oct bbls with parabolic rifling, finished in high polish blue with dainty dovetailed blade front sights & elevation adjustable rear sight. Top three flats are inlaid in gold: Top left flat “ECOLE NORMALE DE TIR. 1859 / 1 ER PRIX D’INSTRUCTION.” Top flat has “DONN’E PAR L’EMPEREUR” and has a large raised gold crown over a raised gold “N”. Right flat has “A MR DUCHET / ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU”. The inscription reads roughly, “Given by the emperor to Mr. Duchet, ensign of the ship. First place in the class of the Normale School of Shooting 1859” (the Normale Shooting School was a military school associated with the navy). Both pistols are inlaid identically. They have flat stepped tail front action locks with gooseneck hammers & sweeping nipple shield, with stepped top tang, oval wedge escutcheons, a finger rest trigger guard with pointed finial & long lower tang and an oval buttcap with turned finial. All metal is finished bright & beautifully engraved with delicate foliate & vine patterns. They are mounted in French walnut half stocks with deep relief foliate & vine carving at tip of forestock & on both sides of grip & down back strap with four patterns of deep flutes on each side of butt. Accompanied by their orig burled rosewood brass bound green velvet lined casing compartmented for pistols, orig bullet mold with sprue cutter & wooden handled hollow base tool. Also included is orig nipple wrench/screwdriver with turned & faceted wooden handle with brass ferrule, a small unmarked plain bag-shaped flask, a brass & ebony ramrod and a brass & ebony cleaning jag. There is also a round rosewood box with patches. There are two covered corner compartments. Inside of lid has the name, “BAILLOT & HEBERARD / A PARIS” embossed in gold in fabric. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. One pistol retains about 90% glossy bright orig blue with several spots of flaking turned to light patina. Wood is sound & retains most of its orig finish with a few scratches on left side flat. Bright metal retains most of its orig factory polish, slightly dull on front strap. Second pistol retains 85-90% orig glossy bright blue with several spots of flaking & fine pitting. Bright metal is identical to other pistol. Wood is sound with a few light scratches & retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Accessories are in comparable condition. Case is fine with a few grain checks in lid & a crack in bottom and retains most of its orig finish. Lining in lid is crisp & bright, slightly faded in bottom. 4-57763 (25,000-40,000)

442
$2,300.00

CASED PAIR OF DEVISME PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. 44. 10-7/8” oct bbls. Marked “Devisme á Paris” in script on top of each bbl. One of the pistols has the number “1” inlaid in gold on the breech plug and tang; the other has the number “2”. The metal parts are all engraved with light scrolls. The ebony stock is carved with fluting on the grip and floral scrolls on the forearm. The wood case is lined with dark green velour with French recesses for the pistols and tools. The inside lid has Devisme’s logo in gold in the center. The tools contained in the case include a bullet mold with sprue cutter, a screwdriver, a mallet, a nipple wrench, a powder dipper, two cleaning rods, and two turned wood boxes–one containing caps and one containing balls. There is a covered compartment that is empty. CONDITION: Pistols and metal tools have been cleaned to bright with scattered light pitting remaining. Pistols are mechanically fine. Wood is fine with little sign of use. Blade of the screwdriver is broken. Case has been refinished on the exterior, with considerable loss to the veneer on the top and right end. Lining on the inside has deteriorated badly from moisture. 4-58171 (7,500-10,000)

443
$4,312.00

A CASED PAIR OF BACHEREAU PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. NSN. 52 Cal. 9-3/4” swamped oct smoothbore bbls. Marked “BACHEREAU Ã PARIS” on top of the bbls. The iron furniture is engraved and casehardened. All contained in a 17-1/4” x 11-3/8” x 3-3/4” burl walnut veneer case with brass corners, edges and other fittings. The oval nameplate on top is engraved in script “W: Jean Henry / Delisle”. The green felt lined case contains a light wood loading rod, a mallet (handle on the mallet is slightly short and is possibly a replacement), an unmarked horn plunger flask, a rosewood handled cleaning brush, a plated brass oil bottle, a wood-handled screwdriver, a casehardened bullet mold, a bore brush, a cleaning rod and two covered compartments (one containing balls and one containing spare nipples and a key which operates the lock) and a Chominot turned wood cap box with capping ring on top. The 16 holes around the periphery of the top can be loaded with caps for loading onto the nipples. CONDITION: Fine overall. Retains 90% of the brown on the bbls and 60% of the casehardening on the other parts with brilliant colors on the trigger guards, butt caps and sideplates. Wood shows light handling marks. Set trigger on one requires adjustment, otherwise they are mechanically fine. Some of the edges are loose on top of the case. Lining has some rust stains and rubbed areas. Accessories are fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58582 FS614 (4,000-4,500)

444
$4,025.00

CASED PAIR OF BOND DOUBLE BARRELL PISTOLS WITH SNAP BAYONETS. NSN. 58 Cal. 4-7/8” ribbed bbls. Marked “E. & W. BOND. 45 . CORNHILL. LONDON” on top of the bbl rib. There is light engraving on the action, triggerguard, hammers and front and rear of the bbls. In an orig mahogany case which has a label inside of the lid with a Bond name and address. The case is lined with green baize and contains compartments with the powder measure, bullet mold, combination loading and cleaning rod, nipple wrench and powder flask. The hinge screws have been removed. The latch hooks are both bent. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been cleaned with moderate spotting and some very light pitting remaining. Checkering on the grips is sharp. Mechanically fine. Case has minor dents and scratches. Both of the interior compartment lids are missing. Flask is dented. Iron portions of the tools are lightly rusted. Label has considerable insect damage. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58583 FS618 (3,000-5,000)

445
$3,162.00

CASED PAIR OF MANTON TRAVELER’S PISTOLS. NSN. 60 Cal. smoothbore. 5-3/4” oct Damascus bbl. Marked “JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON.” on top. Finely checkered Walnut stock. Belt hooks and swivel ramrods. Silver thumb pieces are blank. German silver bead front sight with notch rear sight on top of the frame. London proof marks on bbls and breeches. In a typical English Oak case lined with blue baize and partitioned to hold a flask, bullet mold, oil can, cleaning rod, cap tin, combination bbl key and nipple wrench for a different gun and loose balls. One cleaning rod is missing. CONDITION: Most of the finish is missing from the bbls and ramrods. Casehardening of the breech plug is strong. Grips are fine. Actions are fine. Case has scratches and dents on the outside with some minor chipping. Hawksley bag flask retains about half of its finish but has small dents on each side. 23-bore bullet mold retains most of its blue. Hawksley pewter oil can has minor dents and scratches. Center compartment has broken loose from the bottom of the case and is somewhat frayed on the top. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58585 FS613 (3,000-5,000)

446
$2,875.00

CASED PAIR OF UNIDENTIFIED BRASS FRAMED TARGET PISTOLS. NSN. 42 Cal. 6-5/16” part oct bbl. There are no markings or numbers on these pistols but the workmanship appears to be American. The long strap sight with adjusting screw in the tang suggests New England or New York manufacture. The large mahogany case has been adapted from another usage with maroon felt lining added to heavy partitions. The center compartment contains an oval two compartment flask with leather covering. One of the long compartments contains a 58 bore bullet mold. One of the triangular compartments contains a tin of Eley caps. The other compartments are empty. CONDITION: Brown patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting on the iron parts, mellow patina on the brass. Grips show minor wear. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58584 (1,500-2,500)

447
$8,625.00

FINE CASED PAIR OR DERINGER PISTOLS. NSN. 44 Cal. .4” irregular bbls. Marked “DERINGER / PHILADELA” on the lockplate and breech plug. The sunburst “P” is on the left side of the breech plug. One of the pistols has the number “1” at the tail of the triggerguard; the other has the number “2”. Both have the gold flecks on the bbl. Engraved German silver mounts with a pineapple finial on the trigger guards and iron cap boxes in the butts. Dovetail German silver front sight V-notch rear sight on the breech plug. The walnut stocks are checkered at the wrist and butt. The red brass tips of the ramrods are engraved. The hardwood case is mounted with a blank inscription plate on the lid, lined with pink velvet and has compartments for the pistols, a powder flask, a bullet mold, a loading rod, a tin of caps, and a key which operates the lock. The mold is marked 54. The flat brass 3-5/8” flask is unmarked. CONDITION: Number “1” pistol retains most of the gold fleck on the top of the bbl and about half on the sides. Casehardening on the lock and breech plug is dark but shows no wear. Front German silver band on the breech plug has some flaking. There is a bruise on the checkering on the right side of the wrist. Furniture is excellent. Only traces of gold fleck remain on the number “2” pistol, but the rest is equal to the number “1”. Case has minor dents and scratches on the exterior with some stains and losses to the interior. Bullet mold has light pitting. Powder flask has light dents. 4-59097 FS611 (5,000-8,000)

448
$3,737.00

RARE DERINGER PISTOL WITH SOUTHERN AGENT MARKINGS. NSN. Cal. 41. 4” irregularly-shaped bbl. Marked “DERINGER / PHILADELA” on lockplate and breech plug. The latter also has the sunburst “P” mark on the upper left flat. Top flat of the bbl is stamped “MAND FOR / HYDE & GOODRICH / AGENTS N.O”. Lockplate, hammer, breech plug, and trigger guard are engraved. Finial of the trigger guard has the typical wheat sheaf used in the 1835-1840 period. Other furniture is German silver, including the forearm cap. The tear drop at the butt is a replacement. Ramrod is missing. CONDITION: Smooth blue/brown patina with signs of old cleaning on bbl. Stock has been cracked and repaired at the wrist with subsequent sanding and re-varnishing. There are short cracks at the lockplate screw and tail of the bbl tang. Mechanically fine. 4-58280 FS21 (3,000-5,000)

449
$4,312.00

AGENT MARKED PEANUT SIZE DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. About 40. NSN. Scarce agent marked Deringer with 2-1/4″ ovoid shaped bbl having Deringer’s Philadelphia mark & “P” proof on breech plug and Deringer’s mark on back action lockplate. Top flat of bbl is stamped “MAND FOR / W.H. CALHOUN”. Mounted in a checkered walnut stock with German silver furniture which is nicely engraved. Calhoun was an agent for Deringer in Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being a light gray patina overall. Stock has a crack at muzzle end, otherwise is sound with a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore. 4-58999-1 JR16 (1,500-2,500)

450
$3,737.00

PAIR OF PEANUT-SIZE DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Cal. 40. NSN. Beautiful little pistols with 2″ ovoid shaped bbls mounted in checkered 1-pc walnut stocks with German silver furniture. They have back action locks with usual Deringer Philadelphia markings which is also on the top bbl flat along with “P” proofs on left side flats. There are two silver bands at breech end of bbls. Lockplates, hammers, top tangs & all of furniture are nicely engraved. CONDITION: Fine plus. Iron retains a smooth even brown patina. Stocks are fine showing light to moderate wear with some verdigris on edges of silver. Mechanics are fine with lightly corroded bores. 4-58998 JR7 (2,500-4,000)

451
$3,737.00

AGENT MARKED PEANUT SIZE DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. About 40. NSN. Scarce agent marked Deringer with 2-1/4″ ovoid shaped bbl having Deringer’s Philadelphia mark & “P” proof on breech plug and Deringer’s mark on back action lockplate. Top flat of bbl is stamped “N. CURRY & BRO / SAN FRANCO CALA AGENTS”. Mounted in a checkered walnut stock with German silver furniture which is nicely engraved & has a tiny iron trap door in butt. This pistol was made in period 1863-1868, after the brothers of C. Curry took over business in San Francisco. CONDITION: Fine. Iron retains a dark even brown patina with scattered light surface rust. Stock has a crack by lockplate screw escutcheon & shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with light rust. 4-58891 JR17 (2,500-3,500)

452
$2,070.00

FINE DERINGER POCKET PISTOL. NSN. 41 Cal. 2-5/16” irregular bbl. Marked “DERINGER / PHILADELA ” on the lockplate and breech plug. The breech plug is also marked with the sunburst “P” and has German silver lines at the front and rear edges. The lockplate, hammer, breech plug, cap box cover and all German silver mounts are engraved except the nosepiece. The triggerguard has a pineapple finial of the style usually found in the 1848-1850 period. CONDITION: Fine overall with traces of the Damascus pattern remaining on the bbl, but no gold fleck. Casehardening on the lock and breech plug has turned dark. Wood is fine with slight wear to the varnish on the grip. Mechanically fine. 4-60671 FS780 (1,500-2,500)

453
$1,840.00

PEANUT SIZE DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. About 40. NSN. Tiny pocket sized pistol with 2-1/4″ ovoid shaped bbl with Deringer’s Philadelphia mark on top & “P” proof on left top flat and his usual marking on back action lock plate. Mounted in checkered walnut stock with German silver furniture & two silver bands on breech plug with a German silver front sight. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a smooth blue/brown patina overall. Stock shows moderate to heavy wear with a small crack near tip along with a grain flaw. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-58999 JR15 (1,000-2,000)

454
$862.00

SCARCE KUCHENREUTER PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL. Cal. 50. NSN. Beautiful silver mounted pistol with 10-1/2″ oct bbl with dovetailed front sight & 3-leaf target rear sight. Top flat of bbl is inlaid in silver script “BARTH JOS KUCHENREUTER IN REGENSBURG” and has foliate arabesque patterns in silver on both top side flats. Mounted in a burled walnut 1-pc stock with two wedges & silver furniture. It appears to have orig ramrod with a replaced tip. Grip & forestock are carved & checkered with leaf patterns and raised carved foliate & floral patterns around top tang. Trigger guard, with its fancy finial, & all other furniture are beautifully engraved. Left side panel has a small silver oval engraved with number “2”. It has sgl set trigger & a fancy scalloped oval butt cap. CONDITION: Fine. Metal is a mottled silver/gray patina having been slightly cleaned. Stock has a crack on left side with some chipping around front wedge, otherwise is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine with dark, lightly rifled bore. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58612 JR3 (1,500-2,500)

455
$805.00

KUCHENREUTER TARGET PISTOL. NSN. 48 Cal. 10 3/8” oct bbl. “JACOB?KUCHENREUTER” is inlaid in silver along with scrolls and intersecting arcs on the bbl. A gold cartouche containing a knight on horseback is at the rear of the bbl. The rear of the tang is engraved with a fancy number “1” indicating that this was part of a pair of pistols, although the number “506” on the right side of the butt indicates that it was part of a castle inventory. Brass dovetailed blade front sight with three leaf folding sight at the rear. The stock is carved with flowers at the rear of the tang. The furniture is all iron with a blue appearance, possibly from a silver wash. The ramrod is a replacement and the left half of the forearm tip is missing. CONDITION: About half of the blue remains. Worn on the bbl and triggerguard. Stock has minor nicks with hairline cracks on the wrist. Small chip on the right side of the forearm. Set trigger is not working but the lock is functional. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58631 FS608 (2,000-4,000)

456
$1,150.00

SHULTE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 46. 10-3/4” oct. bbl. Marked “H. H. SCHULTE.” on the lockplate with the same on the bbl over “PITTSBURGH”. Schulte worked from 1868 to 1875. Pistol is equipped with a sgl set trigger. Butt cap is German silver and forearm tip is pewter. Front sight is also German silver, but the rear sight is iron. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with widely scattered specks of pitting. Wood has small dents and scratches. Points on the forearm tip are broken off and missing. Mechanically fine. 4-58179 (1,500-2,500)

457
$690.00

SILVER MOUNTED SPANG & WALLACE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL. NSN. 55 Cal. 12” oct bbl. Marked “SPANG & / WALLACE / PHILADELPHIA” on the engraved lockplate. The buttcap, triggerguard, sideplate, ramrod pipes and bbl wedge escutcheons are silver with light engraving. The triggerguard finial is an acorn. The steel ramrod is a replacement. The dovetailed rear bbl sight is a possible replacement. The number “504” has been stamped on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have been cleaned but some light pitting remains. Stock has been broken at the wrist, repaired and broken again. Lock is functional. 4-60720 FS609 (2,000-2,500)

458
$1,380.00

BARTHELMES PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL. NSN. 52 Cal. 8-3/8” slightly swamped oct bbl marked “B. B. BARTHELMES in ZELLA” in silver letters inlaid in the Damascus bbl. There are also silver bands inlaid at the rear of the bbl and silver military trophies inlaid on the engraved lockplate. The dolphin formed hammer is engraved as is the lockplate, bbl tang and safety. German silver mounts are plain at the front of the forearm but engraved elsewhere. CONDITION: Silver inlay has turned almost black with tarnish but iron parts are generally free of finish with an even gray patina. German silver parts have a pleasing light patina. Stock has minor dents and scratches with some bruises and oil damage in the checkering at the wrist. Lock and set trigger are fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58628 FS620 (1,500-2,250)

459
$920.00

PAIR OF LELYON PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS. Cal. 56. NSN. 3-1/4” oct bbl, dark hardwood grip, tiny blade front sight, V-notch in bar at rear of breech rear sight. Light scroll engraving on all four sides of the action. Marked, “LELYON F. ~ PARIS” on top of bbl, with a “1” at the rear of one pistol, & a “2” at the rear of the other. Clamshell cap boxes in butt have light leaf engraving around the outside. Microgroove rifling. Engraved hammer has an animal head nose. Top of one hammer is missing. CONDITION: 1) Strong casehardening colors. Stock is excellent, cap box also has bright colors. Mechanically fine. 2) Brilliant case hardening, but is missing the top of hammer. Stock has minor handling marks. Bore is fine. Mechanically needs a hammer to function. 4-58856 FS601 (2,500-3,500)

460
$1,610.00

ANGELATS RIPOL STYLE SILVER MOUNTED CONVERSION PISTOL. NSN. 66 Cal. 5-7/8” part oct bbl. Marked “crown / ANG / LATS” in a sunken cartouche at the rear of the bbl. There are four Angelats listed in Ripol in the late 18th/early 19th C. The Miquelet lock has been converted to percussion, which has removed part of the cartouche and some of the silver inlaid decoration on the bbl. The missing decoration is probably a cornucopia as the flowers that remain are identical to those on the left quarter-flat and they arise from a cornucopia. The identical flowers silver inlaid on top of the bbl arise from a vase. The stock has fancy and engraved silver covering at the rear and on the sideplate. The butt is covered with a teardrop silver plate with an embossed warrior’s head. The silver triggerguard has a sculpted torch finial. The bbl band and forearm band are also silver with line decoration. The belt hook is iron. The lockplate is plain. The ramrod is missing. CONDITION: Iron parts have a gray/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Silver is fine with slight wear along the sharp edges. Stock has been repaired around the lockplate and at the wrist. Mechanically good. 4-584ll FS617 (1,000-2,000)

461
$0.00

FINE SPANISH TRAVELERS PISTOL. NSN. 68 Cal. 5” swamped oct bbl. “PEDRO GUISASOLA EIBAR 1855” is inlaid in gold on top of the bbl inside a fancy gold border which laps over to the quarter flats. This is a percussion pistol with an animal shaped nose on the hammer, but is of the Miquelet style with the mainspring and sear on the outside of the lockplate. There is a faceted and carved belt loop on the left side. The triggerguard, bbl tang and lock are all engraved. CONDITION: Near excellent, retaining all of the brown on the bbl and bright casehardening on the breech plug, lock, triggerguard, buttcap, sideplate and belt hook. There is a chip of wood out of the stock at the muzzle. Ramrod pipe retaining pin is missing. Mechanically fine. 4-59248 FS742 (1,750-2,500)

462
$2,875.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 58. NSN. 12” part oct bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate dated 1855 on tail of lockplate & bbl tang. The number “16” appears on the buttcap of the pistol and “2” appears on the yoke of the stock. 3-leaf rear sight is intact. Only 4,021 of these were made, most of them in the first year of production, 1855. Many of these were issued to the cavalry units in the western United States before the Civil War. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with areas of surface rust with cleaning on the primer cover and lockplate. Brass parts show a dark patina with some corrosion. Stock has numerous dents and scratches, with initials on the left side. “JS” cartouche on left side of stock. Maynard primer cover catch is broken. A washer has been added to the stock catch. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58625 FS694 (3,000-5,000)

463
$2,472.00

DERINGER MODEL 1842 BOX LOT PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 54. 6” rnd bbl. Walnut stock. Bbl is rifled with 7 grooves. Marked “US / DERINGER / PHILADELA” There are no inspector marks or cartouches. Ramrod swivel assembly has been replaced. CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the orig brown mixed with light surface rust on bbl. Strong traces of casehardening color remain on the lockplate and hammer. Wood is fine with only minor dents and scratches with some rounding of the edges at the rear of the lockplate. Mechanically crisp. 4-58288 FS19 (3,000-4,000)

464
$6,325.00

EXTREMELY RARE AMES MODEL 1842 REVENUE SERVICE PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 54. 6” rnd bbl. Marked “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS” on the lockplate below the hammer and “U. S. R / 1843” vertically at the rear of the lockplate. “U. S. R.” indicates the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, which was the predecessor of the Coast Guard. The bbl is marked “1843 / JCB / P”. It is smooth bore. There are two cartouches on the left flat of the stock, but neither is readable. CONDITION: About 50% orig brown on bbl with some touch-up at the muzzle. Lockplate and hammer are lightly pitted. Stock has been cracked and repaired on the grip with a new crack beneath the rear of the lockplate. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. Mechanically good. 4-58286 FS20 (4,000-6,000)

465
$1,725.00

FINE ASTON MODEL 1842 MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. 8-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked “US / H.ASTON” on lockplate in front of hammer, and “MIDDTN / CONN. / 1850” vertically at rear. Bbl tang is also dated 1850. Bbl is marked “US / GW / P” on upper side and “JH” on left side. There are “JK.” &“W.A.T.” cartouches on the left flat of the stock. There is also a dished out spot between these two marks where it appears there was a third cartouche. “HK” and “W” inspectors’ initials appear on various parts. CONDITION: Most metal is bright with widely scattered specks of surface rust and pitting. Wood is sharp with little sign of use. Mechanically fine. 4-59005 FS693 (1,500-2,000)

466
$345.00

WATERS MODEL 1836 CONVERSION U.S. MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. 8-1/2” rnd bbl, brass blade front sight, notch in bbl tang rear sight. Marked, “eagle head / A.H.Waters & Co MILBURY MASS / 1844” on the lock blade & front of hammer, “JH / P / H” on left side of bbl at rear. Initial “H” also appears on sideplate, bbl band, trigger plate, & backstrap. “W.A.T” cartouche on left side of stock along with another unreadable cartouche. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts have been cleaned to bright with moderate pitting remaining around the nipple. Stock has been cleaned & oiled, lock is crisp. 4-59021 FS602 (500-750)

467
$575.00

FRUWIRTH PERCUSSION MILITARY PISTOL. NSN. 70 Cal. 10” rnd bbl. “FERD?FRUWIRTH” is stamped in tiny letters on top of the bbl. There are unidentified proof marks on the left side of the bbl. The grip is checkered. The triggerguard and buttplate are brass. The swivel ramrod has no tailpipe. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to gray with fine scattered fine pitting. Wood has numerous dents and scratches especially around the triggerguard with some bruising to the checkering. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58629 FS610 (1,000-1,500)

468
$977.00

SPURIOUS MODEL 1869 TRAPDOOR PISTOL. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 8-3/4” rnd bbl. Springfield beveled lockplate dated 1863. Model 1869 action with standard markings on top. “ESA” cartouche has been laser cut in left side of stock. CONDITION: Artificially aged to blue-gray patina. Stock is sharp. Mechanically needs slight adjustment. Bore is poor. Edwards Collection 4-58457 (500-1,000)

469
$316.00

BATTY PEACE FLASK. 7-3/4” body with standard eagle/clasped hands/US stand of flags on each side. The top is marked “BATTY / SPRINGFIELD MASS / 1857 A.D.K. / WAT”. CONDITION: Numerous dents on both sides. Seam is open on both sides. Mild corrosion. Spring is good. Edwards Collection 4-58546 (300-400)

470
$805.00

REUTHE PATENT TRAP PISTOL. NSN. 30 Cal. 4-1/4” oct cast-iron bbls. Marked “F. REUTHE’S / PATENT / MAY 12 1857” on the bottom of the bbls. The bbls, action and grip are all cast in one piece. The trap portion has hooks that extend 4” from the front of the frame. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina with moderate surface rust and pitting. Mechanically needs cleaning. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58621 (1,000-2,000)

701
$1,840.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER. SN 113440. Cal. 44. 8” oct bbl. “G.P.” cartouche on the left grip. Other inspector initials on miscellaneous parts. CONDITION: 40% bright blue, streaky on the frame. Minor chips and wear at the base of the grips. Mechanically fine. 4-58393 FS66 (1,500-2,500)

702
$6,325.00

VERY FINE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER. SN 120522. 44 Cal. 8″ oct bbl. Standard 3-line marking on top of the bbl. “OWA” cartouche on the left grip. “D” “P” “W” and “B” on various parts. CONDITION: Retains about 95% thinning blue overall with widely scattered specks of surface rust and wear at the front of the cylinder and on the dragline. Minor chips and dents at the base of the grips and bruises at the top. Strong casehardening colors on the hammer and traces of silver on the triggerguard. An outstanding Civil War issue revolver. 4-59196 FS822 (5,000-7,000)

703
$4,025.00

ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 47. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with dovetailed brass front sight. It has 6-shot cyl with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. It has unusual feature of trigger guard being articulated to function as rammer handle. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Possibly unfired, having crisp mechanics & brilliant shiny bore with finish having flaked, not from wear, to about 50% with flaked areas a medium to dark patina. Grips are fine & retain most of their orig factory varnish with a few minor nicks. 4-58862 (3,000-4,000)

704
$3,737.00

ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 198. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with dovetailed brass front sight. It has 6-shot cyl with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. It has unusual feature of trigger guard being articulated to function as rammer handle. Left grip has a small rectangular aluminum plate bearing number “114” attached with four brass tacks. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Probably unfired, overall retains about 75% bright orig blue with balance having flaked, not from wear, to a medium patina. Cyl retains most of its orig bright blue and hammer about all of its dark case colors. Grips are sound with a few edge chips & minor marks; otherwise retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58607 JR13 (3,000-5,000)

705
$3,737.00

JOSLYN NAVY REVOLVER. SN 293. Cal. 44. 8” oct bbl. Checkered walnut grips. Marked “U . S . N .” on the butt strap and “B.F.JOSLYN. / PATDMAY4TH 1856.” on top of bbl. Five-shot cylinder. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina overall with traces of finish on the frame and cylinder. Left grip is cracked at the lower screw and both are battered on the bottom, but fine on the sides with much varnish remaining. Mechanically tight. 4-58287 FS17 (3,500-4,500)

706
$16,675.00

VERY RARE WALCH 12-SHOT NAVY REVOLVER. SN 129. Cal. 36. Blue finish with 6″ oct bbl & brass pin front sight. Bbl without markings. It has the usual 12-shot cylinder with corresponding twelve nipples at the rear with two hammers & two triggers in frame. It is a sgl action revolver & both hammers are cocked simultaneously & the triggers are staggered so that a right hand person will pull front trigger first which drops right hammer & fires front load. A continuous pull then depresses left hand trigger which drops the second hammer & fires the rear load in the chamber. It has iron frame marked on left side “WALCH FIRE ARMS-CO. / NEW-YORK / PATD FEBY. 8. 1859”. Both sides of frame & backstrap are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns. It has 2-pc walnut grips that have replaced sections of toe & right grip has a full length replaced section on back edge. Assembly number “11” is found by left heel on frame under grip, inside each grip on face of cyl, rammer lever & bottom of bbl. Only about 200 of these rare revolvers were ever manufactured in period 1859 into early 1860’s. They were made by the Union Knife Company & by J.P. Lindsay for Walch. They are considered secondary U.S. Martial handguns, although no contracts are known. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Serial number on butt has the center number very faint. Bbl retains 40-50% orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina with scattered spots of pitting. Cyl retains 50-60% blue mixed with flaked patina. Frame retains traces of orig blue in very sheltered areas being mostly a silver brown patina. Screw heads retain strong blue. Grips, as previously noted, have light nicks & scratches with right grip retaining about all of a custom restored finish & left grip touchup on front edge. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-58290 JR269 (8,000-10,000)

707
$0.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 46 RF. SN 110077, conversion number 138. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, brass trigger guard & 2-pc walnut grips. Right upper side of frame is stamped “C.A.182”. Right side of frame also has an ejector rod, tip of which rotates to fit into a notch in rammer handle. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains most of a professionally restored finish with some vice marks on side flats of bbl. Hammer is missing half-cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Grips show moderate to heavy wear, bright shiny bore. 4-59171 (2,250-2,750)

708
$0.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 140019 with conversion number 4387. 46 Cal. 8” rnd bbl. Pinch front sight. Standard three line new model marking on top of the bbl, Rollin White Patent date on cylinder. “JWK” cartouche on left grip. Remington was licensed by S&W to convert a large number of these. CONDITION: Fine. 60% blue overall mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Right grip is cracked at the base & the left is slightly warped. Mechanically tight. 4-59091 (2,000-3,000)

709
$1,265.00

STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 2602. Civil War era revolver with 8” rnd bbl, dovetail front sight, groove in hammer nose for rear sight. It has 1-pc walnut grip with legible cartouches on each side & tiny inspector initials on various parts including bottom of butt. CONDITION: Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas with bbl & cylinder being a gray/brown patina. Frame is mostly a silver/brown patina. Grip is sound with light dings & scratches and traces of orig finish with its two fine cartouches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few areas of deep pitting. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58609 JR585 (750-1,250)

710
$2,357.00

FINE STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 21997, with matching numbers on the bbl, hammer and upper frame. 44 Cal. 6” rnd bbl. Standard one-line address on left side of frame. Patent marking on right side. The Starr action is unusual and many people, including collectors, do not understand how to work it. When operated in single action, the sliding bar on the rear of the trigger is placed in its lower position. When the trigger is pulled, the bar stops its travel after the hammer has been cocked, but before it can reach the sear. The sear, which is mounted on the triggerguard behind the trigger, can then be pulled to fire the gun. For dbl action operation, the sliding bar is placed in the upper position. There is a hole in the triggerguard that the bar can go into and a pull on the trigger continues past the cocking point and the trigger hits the sear, firing the gun. CONDITION: Fine. 80% blue overall with light spots at the rear of the frame and grip straps. Casehardening colors are bright on the loading lever and hammer. Grips are smooth. A hairline crack on the left side of the grip. Mechanically fine. 4-59247 FS744 (2,250-3,500)

711
$2,415.00

RARE INSCRIBED COOPER POCKET REVOLVER. SN 10345. Cal. 31. 5” oct bbl. Standard 3-line Frankford address and patent dates on top of bbl. This revolver has numerous after-market changes. Back strap is engraved in script “Ellwood Jenkins Wyoming, Del.” cylinder is engraved “Chickamauga” over one chamber and “Hell” over the next with stars, arrows, moons, etc., in between. There are also stars and half-moons on the back strap and light line engraving on the trigger guard. CONDITION: One chamber has been blown out and re-welded with the engraving remaining intact. Bbl, frame, and hammer have been reblued. Cyl, back strap, and trigger guard have no finish. Grips have been revarnished but show little wears beneath the varnish. Trigger spring is missing and other internal work needs to be done. 4-58281 (1,500-3,500)

712
$1,610.00

RARE IDENTIFIED COOPER POCKET REVOLVER. SN 6120. Cal. 31. 4” oct bbl. Standard 3-line Frankford address and patent dates on top of bbl. Back-strap is engraved “BETHLEHEM IRON COMPANY”. Probably a guard gun, as several of these is known. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on bbl and weak traces on cylinder. Casehardening on frame, loading lever, and hammer have mostly faded to silver, but some traces remain. No finish on the back strap and trigger guard. Grips are worn at the high spots, but retain most of their varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-58283 FS18 (2,000-3,000)

713
$1,150.00

EARLY COOPER DOUBLE ACTION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 57. Cal. 31. 5” oct bbl. There are no markings on this revolver except the serial numbers. The features of the gun identify it as a Pittsburgh product, rather than Philadelphia. There is no reinforcement at the top of the recoil shield, and the 5-shot cylinder has ten stops. The purpose of the extra stops is not immediately apparent, as the hammer cannot be let down without advancing the trigger to the next stop. CONDITION: Faint traces of blue on the cyl, otherwise a gray patina with light surface rust and pitting. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have a mellow patina. Left grip panel has been repaired at the top, and both have wear at the bottom edge and numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically needs adjustment. 4-58282 (1,500-2,500)

714
$1,150.00

MANHATTAN SERIES III NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 40804. Blue & case colored with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, blade front sight with silver plated grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. The 5-shot cyl has a 5-panel rolled scene. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Probably used very little but suffers greatly from poor storage. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue mixed with surface spotting, having been cleaned. Cyl is a mottled gray patina with light surface rust & one broken nipple. Frame & hammer retain most of their strong bright orig case colors and grip frame about 60% silver-plating. Some screws are slightly battered. Grip is sound and retains about 85% orig varnish. Crisp mechanics & bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58606 JR5 (1,000-1,500)

715
$2,645.00

SAVAGE CIVIL WAR NAVY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. SN 477. Cal. 36. 7-1/8” oct bbl. Standard 3-line marking on top strap. Cartouches are visible on both sides of the grips. There are inspector marks on various parts. Loading lever and some screws have been replaced. Black leather holster is formed to cover this revolver to the base of the trigger guard. The initials “J. H” are carved in the top flap. There is a single belt loop on the reverse attached with copper rivets. Tie down strap and tip of the flap are missing. CONDITION: Gray patina with light pitting overall. Traces of orig blue in the grooves on either side of the loading lever assembly. Mechanically functional, but needs adjustment as the cylinder does not revolve far enough. Grips are worn at the base and have numerous dents and dings. Right panel is repaired at the top. Holster is scuffed and flaked, mostly around the flap. 4-58301 FS27 (2,250-3,250)

716
$2,875.00

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED SAVAGE NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 1306. Usual configuration with 7-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, 6-shot cyl, 2-pc walnut grips with heart-shaped trigger guard. Grips have a fine legible “DFC” cartouche on left side & what appears to be “JH” cartouche in an oval on right side. Bbl, frame, sideplate, cylinder & rammer housing have small inspector marks. Of the approx. 20,000 of these revolvers produced, 11,984 of them were under military contract, majority of which do not have inspector marks or cartouches. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being a medium gray patina with light pitting around forcing cone area, heavier on sideplate. Grips are fine with slightly chipped toes & some battering on bottom. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-58861 (3,000-4,000)

717
$1,840.00

FINE U.S. SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER. SN 13953(?) on the rear grip strap, 1589 on the front grip strap. Cal. 36. 7-1/8” oct bbl. Standard 3-line marking on the top strap. “MM” cartouche on the bottom of the left grip panel, with “HH” inspector marks elsewhere. CONDITION: 25% blue on the bbl and loading lever assembly; faint traces elsewhere. All metal surfaces have light surface rust and minor pitting. There is a chip missing from the toe of the right grip, which is also cracked at the top. Both panels have numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-58392 FS59 (1,500-3,000)

718
$1,265.00

SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER. SN 3459. 36 Cal. 7” oct bbl. Standard three line marking on top of the frame. Ten thousand of these were made during the Civil War but few of them have government acceptance marks. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina on the cylinder & gray patina with cleaning scratches on the frame and bbl. Both grips have been broken, repaired and refinished. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58608 FS626 (1,500-2,000)

719
$805.00

UNUSUAL SPANISH COPY OF A CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER. Cal. 45. SN 3128. Fine Spanish knock-off of the venerable Kerr revolver with 5-3/4” ovoid shaped hexagonal bbl with brass pin front sight & checkered 1-pc walnut grip with lanyard ring in buttcap. Left side of frame below cylinder is marked “ORBEA HERN -/ EIBAR”. There are small oval proof marks on various parts and serial number appears on screw heads & other small parts. It has number “293” stamped on left side of grip & number “72” on buttcap. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains 30-40% thin orig blue with balance a mottled silver/blue patina. Dbl action is problematical but sgl action works fine. Grip shows moderate to heavy wear. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58615 JR4 (1,250-1,750)

720
$2,300.00

RARE BACON NAVY REVOLVER. SN 138. Cal. 38RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “BACON MF’G. CO NORWICH,CONN” on top of bbl. “C.W. HOPKINS / PATENTED MAY 27.1862” on left flat of bbl. This patent covers the side swinging cylinder. This is the scarcest of the Bacon Navy sized revolvers. CONDITION: Very good. 70% blue on bbl and cyl, faint traces on the frame. Light casehardening colors on the hammer with light surface rust and pitting on all surfaces. There is a crack at the left toe of the grips with wear and chipping around the bottom, but most of the varnish remains. Mechanically fine. 4-58277 (1,500-3,000)

721
$920.00

BACON 1ST MODEL NAVY REVOLVER. SN 179. Cal. 38RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “BACON MF’G. CO NORWICH,CONN” on top of bbl. Light scroll engraving on both sides of the frame. Cylinder pin has a folding catch, extending about 2/3 the length of the bbl. It has been estimated that fewer than 500 of these were made. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting. Grips are worn at the base with about 60% of the varnish remaining. Mechanically good. 4-58289 (1,000-2,000)

722
$1,495.00

UNIDENTIFIED DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 108. 42 Cal. 6-1/8” part oct bbl. Marked “GTJ / BDT / SGDG” on the right side of the bbl. This revolver apparently has had no finish. An “M” cartouche is on the left flat of the bbl. This takes a large centerfire cartridge. A sliding loading gate is on the right side of the frame. A small lanyard ring is installed on the butt. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with scattered light pitting. Grips have minor dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58604 FS616 (1,500-2,500)

723
$1,840.00

CASED MASS ARMS BELT REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 935. Usual configuration with 5″ stepped oct to rnd bbl, marked on top strap “MASS ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS”. Has unnumbered 6-shot cyl with Maynard tape primer attachment & 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig velvet lined walnut casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, orig Mass Arms American eagle flask, spare cyl bearing number “982” & a nutcracker ball mold that probably is not orig to this set. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains on metal being a cleaned bright steel color. Grips are sound with minor nicks & scratches and a chip by sideplate and retains most of their orig varnish. Bbl hinge screw & grip screw are battered. Mechanics are fine, part of the Maynard primer system is missing as is bbl latch detent & spring. Strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is soiled & faded with some loose lining material in bottom. Flask is fine retaining about 60% orig finish. Mold is worn & dark and spare cyl is fine with about 25% orig cyl scene. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58578 JR18 (2,500-4,000)

724
$0.00

CASED MASS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 767. Cal. 31. 4” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on top strap, “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT” on the lockplate, “WESSONS’ PATENT AUG. 28.1849” on the rotating ring, and “LEAVITTS’ PATENT APRIL 29.1837” on rear of the cylinder. There is also an “R” on the rear of the cylinder, and the number “258” on the front of the cylinder pin. Bbl catch is marked “NOV.26.1850”. Housed in a mahogany case with maroon velvet lining containing a loading rod, bullet mold, powder flask, and key. There are also some cast lead balls, three of which are from this mold. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bright blue on the bbl catch, 30% blue on the bbl, mixed with light pitting. Casehardening turned dark on the frame, lockplate, and hammer. 90% silver on the backstrap, 40% on the trigger guard. Etched cylinder does not show much finish, but the etching is sharp with some brightness. Grips have minor chips at the base with considerable denting on the left panel. Mechanically fine. There is some damage to the front of the case, with split wood on the left and some separation at all corners on the lid. Interior lining has areas of wear and mildew spotting. Brass mold is properly marked, but has bent handles. Flask is an incorrect replacement. Loading tool is orig with some corrosion. Key works the lock. 4-58201 (7,000-9,000)

725
$2,070.00

CASED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE PEPPERBOX. SN 3558. 31 Cal. 3-1/4” ribbed bbls. Marked “ROBBINS & LAWRENCE CO. / WINDSOR.VT. / PATENT. 1849”on three of the bbl ribs. Contained in a brown lined mahogany case with bullet mold, powder flask, cleaning brush, takedown tool, and cap tin. Numerous modifications have been made to the mechanism including a new brass trigger, several springs, an extra hole in the right sideplate and a modified breech pivot. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting and hints of orig brown in the sharp corners. Grips retain some varnish and have light dents and scratches. Bores are poor. Mechanically needs work. Case shows minor handling marks on the outside with considerable staining inside. Mold and bbl tool are fine; flask is slightly corroded, and cap tin is badly stained. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58579 FS625 (1,500-2,500)

726
$2,587.00

ALLEN & THURBER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 32. SN 175. Blue finish with 3″ 6-shot bbl cluster with flat ribs having maker’s name & address on two of ribs with patent date & “CAST STEEL” on two others. Frame is beautifully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and backstrap has fine scallop & dot patterns. Nipple shield is etch engraved with light arabesque patterns. It has 2-pc walnut bag-shaped grip with oval silver panels on each side. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Probably unfired retaining about 95% bbl blue turning plum with most of niter blue on nipple shield while frame has flaked to a medium patina with about 30% orig bright blue. Hammer retains most of its brilliant case colors. Bright shiny bores. 4-58855 JR8 (2,500-3,500)

727
$1,380.00

UNIDENTIFIED PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX. NSN. 28 Cal. 3-1/2” ribbed bbls. Finely made pepperbox with no markings or proof marks. The bbls are revolved by hand. The extended sideplates are faceted. The stock has fish scale decoration around the back and across the bottom. The ramrod screws into the center of the bbl block. CONDITION: Receiver, hammer and triggerguard have strong cases of casehardening color with some orig varnish cover. Bbls have an even gray patina with scattered specks of surface rust. Grip retains most of the orig varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-59246 FS743 (1,500-2,000)

728
$7,187.00

RARE PECARE & SMITH’S PATENT PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 28. SN 203. Unusual pepperbox with the very rare iron frame, 10-shot 3-1/2″ bbl cluster with full steel shroud, concealed hammer & folding trigger. It has rnd iron frame with 2-pc bag shaped walnut grips. Shroud & frame are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Made in 1840’s to 1850’s with limited production, this is one of the most sought after of all American made pepperboxes. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth gray patina with some light to moderate pitting on bottom of shroud. Grips have minor chips near frame with usual light handling & use marks and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, unable to check bores. 4-58943 JR14 (3,500-6,000)

729
$155,250.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CASED COLT PATERSON FIRST MODEL RING LEVER RIFLE. Cal. 36. SN 177. Phenomenally rare cased Paterson rifle with 32-3/8″, 7-groove oct bbl, German silver dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight & tiny dovetailed fixed rear sight. It has large wedge without rammer feature on right side. Bbl is marked in block lettering “COLT’S PATENT–PATENT ARMS MAN’G. CO., PATERSON, N. JERSEY.” with arrows and a small circle with four dots at each end. It has two matching numbered 8-shot cylinders with centaur & stag chase scenes. Frame has extended top strap over cyl with long top & bottom tangs and a small iron grip/finger rest. Mounted with very nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight grip and crescent steel buttplate with faceted top tang & short toe plate. Stock has a small cheekpiece with fluted edge & Colt’s very rare 4-horsehead logo on cheekpiece. Accompanied by its extremely rare walnut casing, possibly one of only two known, the other of which is in a museum. This information was supplied by Paul Sorrell’s son who states that Paul had related this to him on more than one occasion. Case has brass corner reinforcements and scalloped raised panel top with a long thin rectangular plate pinned to the lid which is marked exactly like the bbl “COLT’S PATENT–PATENT ARMS MAN’G. CO., PATERSON, N. JERSEY.” with arrows and a small circle with four dots at each end. Case is lined with striped purple velvet and is fitted for the stocked receiver, the bbl, a large diameter peg for spare cyl, recesses for a cleaning rod, an orig charger, a capper and it also has a 3-handle orig sgl cavity mold numbered to this rifle. Charger bears serial number “12” and capper number “50”. It also has an orig loading tool marked on blade “COLT’S PT / P.A. MG CO. / PATERSON NJ”. Serial number was observed on both cylinders, cyl rotating ring, inside face of bbl lug & toe of buttplate. Further disassembly was not attempted to determine if other parts are marked. This exact rifle is pictured in full color on pgs 184 & 185 of the Paterson Colt Book, Wilson. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered light surface rust and a nick or two. Markings are all sharp & legible. Lower receiver retains 30-40% orig blue mixed with brown patina. Upper receiver & top tang have blue in sheltered areas, stronger on top strap. Lower tang retains about 75% glossy bright blue mixed with brown patina. Buttplate is a dark brown patina. Cylinders are a smooth dark brown patina with one of them having some fine pitting around nipples and the other having pitting on rear edge. Both retain most of their centaur & stag chase scene. Charger is very fine with both ring springs either broken or missing and overall retains a dark copper/brass patina. Capper shows moderate wear and retains a medium mustard patina. Mold is fine with one repaired handle and retains traces of orig finish mixed with brown patina. Loading tool is a dark brown patina with light pitting on left side of blade. Case lid has a couple of cracks by rear edge and a couple more grain checks with other grain checks in bottom and has small handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of a very old restored finish. Lining in lid is fine & strong with some wear from various parts. Bottom is lightly faded in some areas with heavier stains in others but generally intact. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a rare Colt. 4-58365 JR53 (225,000-325,000)

730
$74,750.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL LONDON DRAGOON. Cal. 44. SN 13. Spectacular dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, engraved on top flat “COLn COLT LONDON”, silver plated brass grip frame with deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip. Frame, hammer, rammer pivot & grip frame are wonderfully engraved with extremely beautiful, fine, well executed foliate arabesque patterns with an “X” border pattern on bbl lug sides and feather patterns at muzzle & rnd part of bbl root. Hammer has light patterns on sides with fish scale engraving on top edge. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with blank brass plaque in lid, blue velvet lined with instruction sheet inside lid & compartmented in bottom for revolver, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a rare brass 2-cavity Colt’s patent mold with iron sprue cutter, a large lacquered cap tin & a Dixon “COLT’S NAVY FLASK” bag shaped flask. It has a covered corner compartment with brass handle & slot for a cleaning rod which is missing, & two other empty compartments. Paul was told at the time of purchase of this gun that it originally had been taken by a young lawyer as payment for services rendered. This young lawyer later became President of the United States. His name was Richard Nixon. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Grip has matching pencil number in back strap channel. Bbl retains about all of its strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, somewhat faded on handle & bottom of rammer. Pivot has bright crisp colors. Cyl is a blue/gray/brown patina with a few nicks on front edge with clear legible legends and retains about 80% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors & screws their entire orig factory blue. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver plate that appears to have a gold wash. Grip is crisp with very minor edge wear & a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack in bottom, otherwise is sound showing considerable wear & moderate soil. Interior is moderately faded with wear from revolver & tools. All in all an extraordinary revolver in seldom encountered condition. 4-58366 JR35 (90,000-125,000)

731
$161,000.00

CASED COLT TEXAS PATERSON NO. 5 HOLSTER MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 168. Blue & case colored finish with 7-7/16″ oct bbl, 11 grooves, marked on top flat “PATENT ARMS M’G. CO. PATERSON, N.J.-COLT’S PT.” with a star & snake at each end. It has 5-shot cyl with stagecoach holdup scene & beautiful burl walnut 1-pc grip with flared butt. It is accompanied by an orig Paterson walnut casing with scalloped edge top & flat bottom with dovetailed edges, a rectangular German silver plate in lid & a mortised lock. Lined with brown velvet with cutouts in bottom for revolver cyl & grip, charger and spare cylinder. There are wire brackets for a bullet mold, cleaning rod, capper & loading tool. Charger is numbered “72” and capping tool is numbered “38”. Cleaning rod wire bracket is a replacement and male portion of lock is missing. Only about 1,000 of these revolvers were produced in period 1838-40 and of those only a few survive and even fewer were ever cased. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including both cylinders, bbl lug, wedge, cyl rotating band, trigger, inside back strap, on bottom left edge of grip & inside back strap channel of grip. Overall retains most of an extremely fine professionally restored finish with bbl retaining virtually all of this slightly dull finish with some light freckling on sides of lug. Frame & hammer retain most of their custom case colors, screws are slightly battered. Hammer nose is battered. Cylinders retain most of their fine custom finish and each retains about 85-90% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip frame retains most of its custom finish with some slight dulling on back strap & butt strap. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting in grooves. Case is sound with two or three chips on bottom edges and light handling & storage marks elsewhere and retains virtually all of its beautiful varnish finish. Lining is moderately to heavily faded with moderate wear in bottom and inside lid. Charger retains a very dark copper & brass patina and is completely functional. Capper shows moderate to heavy wear and retains a mottled medium to dark patina. Cleaning rod has chipped handle with brass retaining a medium patina. Bullet mold is missing. Loading tool is a cleaned metal color, probably a replacement. This is a fine, nearly complete, seldom encountered set. 4-58368 JR51 (125,000-175,000)

733
$63,250.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT WALKER REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN C Company No. 10. The Holy Grail of percussion Colt collecting is the Walker model since very few survive in any condition. Our Walker has an 8-15/16″ oct to rnd bbl with usual bbl marking reading from cyl to muzzle. It has serial number on left side of lug & “US / 1847″ on right side just above wedge slot. The cyl, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all marked with serial number. It has a 1-pc walnut grip. Of the 1,000 Walkers ever produced only a few survive and very few of those remain intact with all orig parts. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned metal color with light to moderate pitting over all surfaces. All markings are distinct & legible. Hammer screw & lever latch spring appear to be replacements and there appears to have been about a 1-1/4” extension added to bbl with a short extension added to tip of rammer handle. These extensions are only noted upon close examination. Grip is sound showing very heavy wear with a crack in right side & chipped toes. Hand spring appears a little weak, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong worn dark bore. From the well known Paul Sorrell Collection. 4-58369 JR23 (50,000-100,000)

735
$86,250.00

SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 5090. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there are two tiny initials “K & G” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching and sgl safety pin is completely intact. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “864”. Bbl retains about 80% thinned orig blue with brown patina. Also with a patch of rust on right side of muzzle. Rammer retains most of its orig case colors turned dark. Cyl, probably unfired, retains most of its orig bright blue with one small area of rust and also retains virtually its entire Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains strong case colors on right side, fading to gray toward the front with left side mostly faded to gray. Old tiny chip on left front toe. Trigger guard & back strap retain a deep brown mustard patina. Grips are crisp with a few minor nicks & scratches (somewhat deeper on right grip) and retain about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58853 JR29 (40,000-60,000)

736
$138,000.00

SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 4299. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left bottom of grip has small initials “SBL” and top left of grip at frame has a small “B”. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there is one tiny initial “K” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “844”. Bbl retains about 95% strong glossy orig blue with majority of losses in a sgl patch of light surface rust on left side of bbl at muzzle. Bbl lug has light freckles of rust on both sides & over top flats. Rammer & loading lever retains most of its orig case colors, slightly darkened. Cyl retains about 95% orig blue mixed with scattered light patina. “U.S. DRAGOONS” & “COLT’S PATENT” etchings are completely legible & cyl body retains most of the Ranger/Indian fight scene with a few minor nicks & one small area of pitting. Face of cyl has a series of small nicks in one area. Cyl safety pin is partially intact. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, strong on sides, turned silver on top right side of recoil shield. Hammer retains strong case colors also. Trigger guard & back strap are crisp and retain a dark brown mustard patina. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and some slight battering on bottom and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-58852 JR30 (40,000-60,000)

737
$12,075.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 10224. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip with fine cartouches on each side. There are small inspector initials on various pieces & parts including bottom of grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT”. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered to another revolver. Bbl & rammer retain a smooth, mottled, medium brown patina with some fine pitting on left side of bbl. Cylinder retains a light patina with the legends completely visible and retains 60-70% orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a smooth silver/gray patina. Grip frame is a light to medium mustard patina. Grip shows light to moderate wear with a few dings on left side with both legible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong clean bore with light pitting. 4-60703 JR484 (6,000-9,000)

738
$17,250.00

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8106. Fine dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual markings with tiny “U.S.” below “COLT’S PATENT” on frame. It has brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip with fine sharp legible cartouches on both sides. One of only 2,700 revolvers of this model produced in period 1850-1851, few of which survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, flaked to medium patina elsewhere with several nicks on each side. Rammer pivot retains about 50% faded case colors. Cyl retains about 30% thin orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina and retains about 90% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins remain prominent. Frame & hammer retain case colors, mostly turning gray. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina & grip, which is pencil numbered to this revolver in back strap channel, is sound & crisp with a few minor nicks & dings and retains a fine oil finish and has its fine cartouches on each side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59000 JR24 (12,500-17,500)

739
$4,312.00

COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 13907, matching except lever 6355. 44 Cal. 7-1/2” part oct bbl. The bbl has the standard “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY -”. “COLTS / PATENT” on the left side of the frame. None of the cylinder scene is visible. There is a “2” above the serial number on the bbl and cylinder. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall. Some dents on the bbl and cylinder and scattered light pitting. Pins on the rear of the cylinder have been mashed flat. Grip straps have a mellow patina with some dents at the base. Grips are worn at the high spots on the bottom with tiny chips missing from at the toes. Mechanically fine. Bore has moderate pitting. 4-60704 FS781 (3,500-5,000)

740
$2,875.00

COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 16946, with no numbers visible on the cylinder, backstrap or loading lever. 44 Cal. 7-1/2″ part oct bbl. Standard address on bbl and Colt Patent marking on frame, followed by “U.S.” below the patent mark. The backstrap and recoil shield are cut for shoulder stock. The frame has holes for the fourth screw, they are not present. The plug for a rear sight at the rear of the bbl has been filled before the refinish. The front end of the loading lever has been brazed on to the rear half. The catch in the bbl is a new made replacement. CONDITION: Retains about 80% of the tank blue on the cylinder and 80% of the different color blue on the bbl lug. Bbl is well worn at the muzzle with light pitting overall. Colors on the lever are from the braze rather than finish. Frame, backstrap and triggerguard have light to moderate pitting. Grips are heavily worn with chips missing at both toes. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58605 (2,000-3,000)

741
$5,117.00

INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 129246. Civil War inscribed Colt with 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap is inscribed in period script “Col. H.G. Elder”. Accompanied by a packet of information regarding Col. Elder, who apparently enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant in 1863, at least that’s the first record available. He was promoted June 22, 1867 by Brevet to Lt. Col.l for gallant services at Battle of Five Forks, VA. He was a member of Co. C, 142nd Reg. PA Vols. His unit was organized Sept. 1, 1862 and participated in continuous battles from Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, Gettysburg and to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse April 9, 1865. The battle of Five Forks, where Elder was promoted for gallant services, was a critical one for the South. In losing it, Lee lost the last railroad connection with the rest of the shrinking Confederacy. In the ensuing battle, Lee lost his great Leiutenant, A. P. Hill, and Jefferson Davis and his government had to flee Richmond. They were mustered out May 29, 1865. During those years of service, the regiment lost 227 officers & enlisted men. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered to another revolver. No orig finish remains on the iron, being a smooth gray/brown patina with scattered spots of light surface pitting, possibly with some artificial aging on cylinder and frame. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig silver plating with a ding & numerous small scratches on front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain a polished brass patina. Grip is sound with worn edges and retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-59050 (5,000-7,000)

741a
$0.00

REPRODUCTION COLT NO 5 BELT MODEL PATERSON REVOLVER. Cal .38. SN 1. Good reproduction with 8-15/16” tapered oct bbl, dbl scalloped with 5-shot square back cyl with 5 incised lines on the front edge and 2 toward the rear with stagecoach hold-up scene in the middle. It has the basic Paterson shape with folding trigger, flared butt and 1-pc wood grip. This is an outstanding reproduction and may be one of the very old ones from the 1920’s or ‘30’s. It even has 8-groove rifling with gain twist. The only place the serial number was observed was on the bottom of the bbl on the first scallop. The bottom flat of the bbl is marked “MOFRA”. CONDITION: Fair. Severely artificially aged with heavy dings and nicks on the bbl, heavy muzzle wear and moderate pitting. Cyl has been aged to match. Frame and grip frame have light to moderate pitting and the grips are heavily damaged and worn. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 4-60294 JR598 (3,000-5,000)

741b
$690.00

REPLICA COLT PATTERSON REVOLVER. SN 248. 36 Cal. 7-3/4” oct bbl. There are no markings except the serial number. The flat bottom rifling shows a join at the end of the breech section of the bbl. The revolving plate and face of the breech is overly large. CONDITION: Surfaces have been aged and show light pitting. Mechanically fine. 4-60230 FS728 (1,500-2,500)

742
$29,900.00

SCARCE COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 5405. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address with serifs reading from muzzle to cyl. It has 5-shot cyl with sgl safety pin & silver plated brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. There is a tiny “Q” by serial number on trigger guard. Only about 15,000 of these revolvers were made in all bbl lengths during period 1847-50 with most having seen hard service. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains about 88-90% strong orig blue with a patch of fine pitting on left side of bbl and minor nicks & scratches. Cyl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a few minor nicks & dings on face of cyl. Sgl safety pin is intact & cyl retains about 98% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains most of its orig case colors turning silver on both sides, strong & bright in sheltered areas and on recoil shields. Hammer retains 50-60% case colors. Hammer screw & one trigger guard screw are slightly battered; otherwise screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue. Grip frame retains most of its strong orig silver plating with a series of scratches on front strap which extend over onto grip, otherwise grip is sound with a small bruise and retains most of its orig factory varnish with some slight oil staining near frame. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A rare revolver in extraordinary condition. 4-58854 JR41 (5,000-8,000)

743
$12,650.00

CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 10872. Rare little Colt with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address. It has 5-shot cyl with Ranger/Indian fight scene, silver plated brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” in tiny letters. Accompanied by a fine, velvet lined, orig Colt casing, green, compartmented in bottom for revolver, a brass Colt’s Patent 2-cavity mold without sprue cutter, a 1-sided eagle flask, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a tin of Eley’s caps & a packet of combustible cartridges. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains traces of orig finish in sheltered areas with balance a smooth blue/brown patina with a few scattered pinpoints of rust on left flat. Cyl retains traces of orig finish, being mostly a silver/gray patina with some pitting around front edge and retains 50-60% Indian fight scene. Frame retains 70-80% faded orig case colors & hammer about 50% faded colors. Screws are slightly battered. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig silver & back strap about 30%. Grip has a couple of chipped toes with normal use & handling marks and a chip on right side near frame and retains about 70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple of cracks in lid & another in bottom, otherwise has light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately soiled in bottom with damage from front sight and a couple of re-glued panels. Accessories are fine with a repaired seam on flask. 4-59187 (12,000-14,000)

744
$4,025.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 178795, all matching including wedge. 4” oct bbl. In mahogany case with red lining containing brass bullet mold, pewter flask, screwdriver, Eley cap tin, and lead balls. CONDITION: Fine. 80% casehardening, brilliant on loading lever and hammer, bright on sides of frame. 50% blue on bbl, mostly flaked off on left side. 70% silver on backstrap and trigger guard, tarnished to black. Grips retain almost all orig varnish, with minor wear at base. Traces of blue at rear of cyl, but almost all of stagecoach robbery scene remains with all pins still sharp. Case lid has one full-length crack and other partials. It has separated from side pieces. Bottom has one full-length crack and some nail repairs. Interior lining has been rewrapped in lid and shows several repairs in base. Two partitions are loose. Flask is badly corroded. Mold is battered on two sides. 4-58768 FS140 (2,500-4,000)

745
$0.00

SPECTACULAR CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 44165. Early Gold Rush period, pre-Civil War Model 49 with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address with serifs at each end. It has 5-shot cyl, silver plated brass grip frame & highly figured 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a 2-cavity brass Colt’s Patent mold without sprue cutter, a dbl sided American eagle flask, a packet of combustible cartridges and several lead balls in right rear compartment. This is certainly a revolver which could have gone to the gold fields & which was certainly in use during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains 85-90% strong orig factory blue mixed with flaked patina. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig factory case colors, bright on pivot, turned dark elsewhere. Cyl is an overall blue/brown patina with a pitted face and retains 97-98% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains most of its orig factory case colors, crisp & bright on sides, turned dark on recoil shields. Hammer retains about 60% orig case colors. Screws retain 60-70% orig blue. Grip frame retains virtually all of its strong orig silver plating & grip is sound with minor nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Lining is moderately faded with some wear from revolver & accessories and has a couple of re-glued partitions. Mold has a few minor nicks & dents and flask a couple of dents on one side. All in all a very fine, early cased pocket model worthy of any collection or museum. 4-58200 (12,000-14,000)

746
$2,530.00

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 REVOLVER. SN 113537, matching except wedge, lever, cylinder pin, and grips. The scroll engraving is of the “inhabited” variety associated with Gustav Young, with a dog head on the left side of bbl and wolf heads on the hammer. The Colt markings on the bbl and frame are engraved rather than stamped. The name “J.A.Segan” is engraved through the silver on the backstrap. The pin front sight remains at the front of the bbl, but a dovetail sight has been added to the rear of it. A dovetail slot has been cut through Colt’s name at the rear of the bbl. CONDITION: Gray patina with light to moderate surface rust and pitting, heavier at the rear of the frame. 80% silver on the backstrap and trigger guard. Slightly undersized grips show wear and signs of cleaning. About 1/2 of the cylinder scene remains. Mechanically needs work. 4-58177 (1,250-2,000)

747
$8,050.00

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 77686. Fine engraved pocket model, probably by Gustave Young, with 5″ oct bbl, 2-line New York City address, 5-shot cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc half ivory, half walnut grip. This unusual grip, while not typical, appears to be orig to this revolver showing great age on inside. Engraving appears to be Young’s deluxe patterns with a small oval vignette of a reclining deer on left side of bbl lug and Young’s trademark eagle head incorporated into scrolls on right side. Frame & hammer have full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with “COLT’S PATENT” in a small oval on left side of frame. Hammer nose has wolf’s head on each side with fine feather patterns & fish scales on top edge with dbl rows of feather patterns around muzzle. Trigger guard, back strap & butt strap are beautifully engraved to match with a very well executed fan pattern at top of back strap. Serial numbers on frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all highlighted with screw holes having a sunburst pattern around them & screw heads all nicely engraved. Ends of wedge are engraved to match & cyl has a nice border pattern at front edge. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “64377” but is engraved to match revolver. Bbl retains 25-30% thin orig blue with balance a gray/brown patina. Cyl is a silver/gray patina and retains about 60% stagecoach holdup scene with one dent. Frame appears to have been originally blued and now retains 50-60% fine bright blue in sheltered areas with balance a gray patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain 90-92% orig silver. Grip is sound with a minor chipped left toe with wood side retaining about 50% orig varnish & ivory side a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-59195 JR21 (7,000-10,000)

748
$6,037.00

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 212265E. Matching numbers, including wedge. Cal. 31. 6” oct bbl. Standard one-line New York address. 5-shot cylinder with stage coach scene. Frame is fully engraved with partial engraving on bbl, loading lever, hammer, backstrap, and trigger guard. There are wolf heads on the sides of the hammer and a bear head on the left side of the bbl lug–both features normally associated with Gustav Young. CONDITION: Fine overall, with casehardening colors on the frame, loading lever, and hammer. Cylinder has been lightly cleaned, but 80% of the scene remains. Some screws have been replaced. About 80% of the silver remains on the backstrap and trigger guard. Grips have minor wear at the bottom and retain about 90% of the varnish. Mechanically good. 4-58275 FS26 (3,000-5,000)

749
$0.00

COLT BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 14100, all matching. 31 Cal. 5” oct bbl. Marked “–ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW?YORK CITY–” on top of the bbl. “COLTS / PATENT” on the left side of the frame and ‘COLTS PATENT” on the cylinder above the serial number. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with light pitting on the cylinder and moderate pitting at the muzzle. About 60% of the silver remains on the square back triggerguard and the back strap. Grips retain traces of the varnish and are well worn at the base with some dents on the bottom. Traces of the cylinder scene remain. Mechanically good. 4-59049 (4,500-6,000)

750
$6,900.00

SCARCE COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 7359. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address with dashes reading from cyl to muzzle. It has 5-shot cyl with sgl safety pin & silver plated brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Only about 15,000 of these revolvers were made in all bbl lengths during period 1847-50 with most having seen hard service. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains on bbl, cyl or frame with bbl & cyl being a smooth silver/gray patina. Cyl has a couple of dents and retains 60-70% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains a mottled silver/gray patina with fine screws. Hammer nose is lightly pitted. Grip frame retains 92-93% strong orig silver plating. Grip has a chipped left toe with light handling & use marks & retains 85-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-59004 JR40 (4,000-7,000)

751
$8,625.00

SCARCE COLT BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. Cal. 31. SN 12698. Rare Baby Dragoon, only a few thousand made with rammers. It has 5” oct bbl, brass pin front sight, 2-line New York City address with serifs at each end. It has the 1849 style rammer & lever with 5-shot cylinder that has the stagecoach holdup scene. It has nickel plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue with balance a light blue/brown patina with scattered light pitting. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors with a spot of pitting on right side. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue, being a smooth light to medium brown patina & retains about 90% strong stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains dark case colors turned silver. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver plating with some traces of brass showing through. Front trigger guard screw is a replacement. Grip is sound with some battering on bottom that corresponds with battering on buttstrap, with light nicks & dings elsewhere and retains 88-90% orig varnish. One frame/bbl lug pin is broken. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58863 (8,000-12,000)

752
$3,450.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 154559, all matching including wedge. 5” oct bbl. Standard 2-line New York City address with brackets. Stagecoach robbery cylinder scene. Five shots. Colt mahogany case with iron mold, eagle flask, screwdriver/nipple wrench, cap tin, cleaning rod, and key which does not fit lock. CONDITION: Fine overall. 40% casehardening on sides of frame, loading lever, and hammer. 75% silver on backstrap, 30% on trigger guard. Traces of blue on bbl. Cylinder has no finish, but about 80% of the cylinder scene mixed with light surface rust remains. Grips show light wear, but most of the varnish has flaked off the butt. Mechanically tight. Four cracks to lid, with some repairs. Bottom has two full-length cracks and several shorter ones. Lock escutcheon is missing. A purple velvet lining is almost completely faded on bottom with some stains in top. Mold is battered and pitted but retains considerable blue. Screwdriver is lightly pitted with 70% blue. Flask is solid without dents but has no finish. 4-58774 (2,500-4,000)

753
$3,220.00

VERY RARE COLT WELLS FARGO MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 101838. This very rare revolver has a 3″ oct bbl without provisions for a rammer. It has a brass pin front sight, 5-shot cyl, silver-plated brass grip frame, small rnd trigger guard & 1-pc ivory grip. Buttstrap has a script inscription but is battered beyond legibility. CONDITION: Fair, no orig finish remains being a mottled silver/gray patina. Bbl has been cleaned, removing all markings. Cyl retains 20-30% stagecoach hold-up scene and grip frame traces of silver plating. Wedge screw is broken and both frame pins are missing. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore and grips are a beautiful mellow orange patina with a few age lines. This rare revolver has undoubtedly seen heavy service along with poor storage. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58603 JR10 (3,000-5,000)

754
$977.00

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 185221, all matching. Short 2-line Hartford address. Iron backstrap and triggerguard. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on the bbl which has heavy dents on the top and light dents around the wedge. Cylinder has only faint traces of finish, but about 75% of the scene remains. Light casehardening colors on the sides of the loading lever and faint colors on the frame. Hammer has been cleaned and polished with slight pitting showing at the rear. Strong traces of silver on the triggerguard, but little on the backstrap. Varnish is worn at the base of the grips with a tiny chip missing on the right toe. Mechanically good. Collection 4-58978 (1,250-2,250)

755
$3,220.00

PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 200185. Cal. 31. 5” oct bbl with 2-line “-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. -” on top of bbl, “COLTS / PATENT” on left side of frame. Backstrap is engraved “Thos. B. Pope Co. B. 19th Regt N.Y.S.M.”. Matching numbers, including wedge. Brass pin front sight. CONDITION: Brown patina with light surface rust and pitting overall. Rear of the six-shot cylinder is battered. Strong traces of silver on trigger guard and at the top of the backstrap. Grips are worn at the base, but retain about 80% of the varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-58274 FS23 (2,000-3,500)

756
$2,702.00

IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 204398, matching, including wedge. Cal. 31. 4” oct bbl with 2-line “-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-” on top of bbl, “COLTS / PATENT” on left side of frame. Engraved on the butt in script, “W. C. Oakley / Co E. 19th Regt. N.Y.S.M.” on the butt. CONDITION: Mostly gray patina with light scratching and dents. Traces of blue in protected places. Cylinder scene is good, but has some scratching and denting. 80% silver on trigger guard, 20% on the backstrap. Grips show wear and chips at the base, but retain about 85% of the varnish. Mechanically good, some screws are replaced. 4-58279 FS29 (2,500-3,500)

757
$2,300.00

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 277669, all matching except loading lever and wedge. 31 Cal. 4” oct bbl. Standard 1-line New York address. 6 shot cylinder. 20th C. engraving in the style of Gustave Jung. Documentation accompanying gun and signed by famous cowboy actor Lash LaRue affirms that this was from his personal collection. The engraving cuts through the patent marking on the side of the frame. CONDITION: Retains most of the finish applied after the engraving. Grips retain 80% of the varnish with heavy wear around the base. Mechanically functional. 4-60690 (2,750-3,750)

758
$4,025.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 27468, all matching including wedge, cyl, and cylinder pin. 4-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard New York address marking on top of bbl with patent markings on left side of frame and in one of the flutes of the cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine. 90% blue on bbl and cylinder mixed with light surface rust. Brilliant casehardening colors on loading lever, hammer, and left side of frame. Right side is somewhat faded. All mixed with scattered light surface rust. Traces of silver remain on backstrap and trigger guard. Grips have most of varnish remaining with wear at base and some dents on left side. Mechanically fine. 4-58766 FS143 (2,500-4,000)

759
$3,335.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. SN 58125. 36 Cal. 6-1/2″ rnd bbl. Standard one line marking on the top. Marked “COLT’S / PATENT” on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: 60% thinning blue on the bbl, 40% on the fluted cylinder. 60% casehardening colors on the hammer, 40% on the loading lever. Faint traces of silver on the backstrap and triggerguard. Small chip missing at the left toe, otherwise the grips are excellent with 95% varnish and only slight wear at the bottom. Mechanically fine. 4-58980 FS820 (2,500-3,500)

760
$1,495.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 27158, all matching including wedge, cyl, and cylinder pin. 4-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard 1-line New York address on top of bbl with patent markings on left side of frame and in one of the flutes of the cylinder. CONDITION: Very good. 75% bright casehardening on sides of frame, hammer, and loading lever. Traces of blue in flutes on cylinder and in protected places on bbl. Bbl shows signs of filing, but light pitting remains. Some battering and pits on front of cylinder. Backstrap and trigger guard have been cleaned bright. Grips are worn at base, but retain about 90% of varnish. Mechanically crisp. 4-58767 FS144 (1,000-1,500)

761
$4,370.00

IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER SN 11998. Cal. 36. 6-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard Colt markings on bbl and frame. Backstrap is engraved in script “A. Ayres.”. According to accompanying documents, Alfred Ayres enlisted in the 10th VT Inf. at Waterbury, Vermont, on December 10, 1863. He was captured at Cold Harbor, VA, June 15, 1864, and sent to Andersonville. No further record of him exists. The revolver was captured by Pvt. Thomas Gaynor of Co. C, 5th LA Inf. at Cold Harbor. He brought the gun home from the war. It descended in his family until 1986, when it was sold. The accompanying flap holster is period. Extensive National Archive file on Gaynor also accompanies the pistol. CONDITION: Very good. Strong traces of blue in protected places on the bbl and cylinder. Traces of casehardening colors on the loading lever and hammer and faint traces of silver on the trigger guard. Most of the varnish remains on the grips, which are only slightly worn at the base. Mechanically fine. Holster has minor scuffing and cracking, mostly on the flap. Fastening button is missing. 4-58198 (3,500-5,000)

762
$18,400.00

CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 183585. Spectacular Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass cone front sight & 1-line New York address. It has silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl lug & the lands between nipples on cyl are British proofed. Accompanied by a rare mahogany purple velvet lined English casing (most English casings were oak), compartmented in bottom for revolver, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a 2-cavity blued mold, a Dixon “COLT’S NAVY FLASK” bag shaped flask, a tin of Eley’s caps and a small pewter oil bottle. It also has a covered compartment in right rear corner with a carved pearl button. Unusually there is no provision for a cleaning rod slot as is normally found in English casings. Lid is inlaid with a rectangular brass plaque engraved in script “G.H. LAMB, ESQ. / 49TH REGT”. Revolver is not inscribed. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine, all matching including wedge, except rammer which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy bright orig factory blue. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their bright orig case colors. Cyl retains about 90% thinning orig blue with a few minor nicks on front edge & retains about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Five of six safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, thinning to gray on tops of recoil shields, strong & bright on sides & sheltered areas. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver plating with balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with two or three bruises on left side & a couple of minor nicks, otherwise retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Casing has an open seam across bottom, otherwise is sound with minor storage & handling marks and retains most of its strong bright orig varnish. Interior lining is slightly faded with a little damage from front sight & a couple of re-glued partitions. Flask is crisp & clean and retains most of its orig finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Other accessories are fine. 4-59016 JR34 (8,000-12,000)

763
$3,967.00

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH LONDON MARKINGS. Cal. 36. SN 25925, all matching including wedge. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “arrow ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON arrow” on top of bbl with London proof marks on left side of bbl lug and on each chamber. Grips are finely checkered. Accompanied by modern unlined oak case with reproduction flask, brass 44 cal. mold and packet of cartridges. CONDITION: Revolver is fine. 80% blue on cyl, 50% on bbl, with both being flaked rather than worn. Loading lever and hammer have about 80% bright casehardening colors, sides of frame about 40%, lightly cleaned on left side. Backstrap and trigger guard have about 80% silver, bubbling in spots. Checking on grips is sharp with varnish remaining on uncheckered base. Mechanically fine. Case is fair, with one partition broken by oversized mold. Lid is detached. 4-58776 FS141 (2,500-4,000)

764
$9,200.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 540. First year production, one of about 4,000 of these scarce revolvers with 8” rnd bbl, Hartford address & 6-shot fluted cyl with patent date in one flute & serial number in another. It has silver plated, brass trigger guard & front strap with silver plated iron backstrap. Frame is the 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock & is fitted with 1-pc walnut grip. A large shipment of these revolvers was sent to southern states just prior to outbreak of hostilities & in some circles are considered to be Confederate firearms. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue, mixed with flaked light patina, with some pitting around muzzle. Rammer handle & pivot retain strong case colors. Cylinder retains 50-60% thin orig blue, having flaked to a medium patina with some fine pitting on raised areas. Frame retains strong case colors on left side, bright in sheltered areas with traces on right side, being mostly turned to silver. Trigger guard & front strap retain 60-70% orig silver & backstrap 25-30% silver with pitting down most of strap. Grip is fine with good edges & a couple of minor chips and retains most of a revarnished finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. A scarce revolver in desirable condition. 4-60672 JR399 (5,000-8,000)

765
$14,950.00

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 4484. Blue finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 1-line Hartford address with 6-shot full fluted cyl, brass trigger guard & iron back strap with 1-pc ivory grip. It has a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flathead hammer screw & short rnd head screws in stock screw holes. Accompanied by an early red velvet lined orig Colt casing with beveled bottom edges, compartmented in bottom for revolver, a very early deep repoussed dbl sided Colt’s patent flask, “L” shaped nipple wrench, 2-cavity iron Colt’s patent mold with sprue cutter & a packet of Hazard Powder Co. cartridges. Only about 4,000 of these early Model 60’s were ever made and majority of them saw hard service during the Civil War. Few are ever encountered with condition. They are generally considered a Confederate weapon as a large shipment of them was sent South just prior to the beginning of hostilities. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching including wedge, with bbl retaining 60-70% glossy bright orig blue mixed with brown patina & scattered light surface rust on right side. Cyl retains about 40% flaked orig blue & frame most of its strong orig case colors turned dark on recoil shields. Hammer retains about 60% strong case colors. Trigger guard is a medium mustard patina & does not appear to have ever had silver plating. Back strap & butt strap retain about 90% glossy orig blue, flaked & dulling on back strap. Grip is sound with numerous age lines and retains a beautiful golden mellow patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case has a few grain checks in lid, otherwise is sound and retains generous amounts of its orig finish with one or two loose joints. Flask shows substantial wear & has a broken spring. Nipple wrench is near new & mold is mostly gray metal. Cartridge box & cap box are fine. 4-59003 JR33 (8,000-12,000)

766
$1,610.00

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 208885. All matching except lever and wedge, which have no numbers. Cal. 36. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Standard one-line New York address. Navy battle cyl scene. CONDITION: Very good. Mostly gray patina with scattered spots of surface rust and light pitting. Back strap and trigger guard have a mellow patina with some dents and battering on the butt. Grips show wear around the base and battering on the bottom, but retain about 80% of the orig varnish. Over half of the cyl scene remains, with moderate pitting on one section. Mechanically fine. Some screws are replaced. 4-58391 FS56 (1,500-2,500)

767
$3,450.00

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 45207. All matching including wedge. Cal. 36. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW.YORK CITY -” on top of bbl. There is no Colt patent marking on the frame. Backstrap and trigger guard are iron. Navy battle cylinder scene has normal markings. Several of the screws are replaced. Backstrap is engraved “COL 2D REGIMENT” but no name appears. CONDITION: Brown patina with faint traces of blue overall. Cylinder is battered and worn at the front. About 1/2 of the cylinder scene remains. Grips are chipped and worn at the base and appear to have been refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-58285 FS25 (1,500-3,000)

768
$3,162.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 133856, matching except loading lever and wedge. The cylinder has been renumbered. 36 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Marked “–ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW- YORK U.S. AMERICA–” on top of the bbl, with “COLTS / PATENT” on the left side of the frame. The cylinder scene is very good. The lever pivot screw has been replaced and there is work on the bbl lug at that point. The wedge screw is also a replacement. Cased in a wood box with oak bottom and unidentified wood top. Lined with maroon velvet and containing a powder flask, a Colt marked brass mold, an Eley cap tin and a key which operates the lock. CONDITION: 20% blue on the bbl, 60% on the cylinder. 80% casehardening colors on the hammer and loading lever. Frame has been cleaned to bright. Backstrap and triggerguard retain much of the current coat of silver. Fancy grain walnut grips are slightly undersized and retain most of their varnish. Interior of the case, including the label and the lid have been aged. Two of the partitions are loose, the lid is warped. Flask has a replaced spout and has several dents. Mold has numerous dents and some light surface rust, but has good cavities. Cap tin is very good. 4-58984 (4,000-6,000)

769
$7,475.00

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 187607. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, rebated cyl with brass trigger guard & iron back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. This is a civilian model without military inspector stamps. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered, having seen very little, if any, use with most of wear from poor storage. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig factory blue with top & front sides a light brown patina with some fine rust pitting on left side. Rammer & lever retain most of their orig case colors, bright on rammer & pivot with handle turned dark. Cyl retains about 40% thin orig blue with major diameter a light blue brown patina and retains about 90% naval battle scene. All six of safety pins are prominent and nipples are crisp. Frame & hammer retain most of their strong bright orig case colors, thinned on left recoil shield with a small area of pitting. Trigger guard retains about 50% thin silver plating & back strap is mostly a brown patina. Grip is sound with a few minor nicks and small mashed flats on each edge and retains most of its orig varnish. Handspring is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore with a few tiny scattered spots of pitting. All in all, a fine, bright Army that has little use, just poor storage. 4-58997 JR31 (5,000-8,000)

770
$6,037.00

MARTIALLY MARKED CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 68912. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line New York address. It has brass trigger guard & iron back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Grip has a cartouche on each side, along with a small carved American flag near left heel. There are tiny inspector marks on various parts. Mahogany casing, while a nice fitted case, is not from Colt. It is green velvet lined, compartmented in bottom for this revolver, a large 1-sided “COLT’S PATENT” flask, a “COLT’S PATENT” iron mold with sprue cutter and inspector initial “S” on right side. It also has an “L” shaped nipple wrench and a functioning key. Right rear corner has a compartment with a lacquered Eley’s cap tin. Lid has a paper label, directions for loading Colt’s pistols. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which has numbers “7819” and “849”. Bbl retains about 35% strong orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with most of top of bbl a smooth, even, light brown patina. Right edge of muzzle is very heavily worn with numerous small nicks. Cylinder is a gray patina with a couple of small dings & retains 85-90% orig Naval battle scene. All six safety pins are prominent. Frame retains traces of case colors in very sheltered areas with balance a light silver brown patina. Hammer retains 50-60% faded case colors. Backstrap & buttstrap retain 30-40% orig blue, mostly a blue/brown patina on backstrap. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with moderate edge wear & a few small nicks and retains a hand polished patina. Cartouche is not legible on left side but is mostly legible on right side. Case is fine, retaining most of an old refinish on outside with light fading and light soil in bottom. Label in lid is tattered. Flask has several dents but appears to be sound & functional. Mold is very worn. There is one loose partition in bottom. 4-60338 JR437 (4,000-7,000)

771
$1,725.00

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 150882S. Cal. 44. 8” rnd bbl. Standard Colt markings on bbl and frame. Cut for shoulder stock, but only three screws in the frame. Marked “B.KITTREDGE & CO” in an arc over “CIN.O.” on the left side of bbl. CONDITION: Mostly gray patina, with light surface rust and pitting. Mellow patina on the brass trigger guard. Cylinder scene is faint, but the other markings on the cylinder are sharp. Grips are worn at the base and the left side is battered on the lower half. Mechanically fine. 4-58278 FS28 (2,000-3,000)

772
$5,290.00

COLT NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38LC. SN 89863 All matching except cylinder (60901) which has had a matching number added. Orig 1-line address on top of bbl, but new patent markings with 1871 and 1872 dates have been added to left side of frame. “U.S.N” stamped on butt and “R.W.M. anchor.” is stamped on bottom of bbl. Matching number is on loading gate. Accompanied by a rare box of UMC 38 RF Long cartridges. It has green label with a picture of a Colt on lid and is marked “COLT’S NAVY & POLICE PISTOL”. It contains 44 rds. CONDITION: 40% casehardening colors on sides of frame, mostly gray on recoil shield. 80% casehardening colors on hammer. 40% blue on bbl and ejector rod housing. Cylinder, backstrap, and trigger guard have an even gray patina mixed with spots of surface rust and some light pitting. Cylinder scene is good, with about 60% remaining. Action is crisp. Grips are worn smooth at bottom, with little finish remaining. Ammo box is moderately soiled with edge wear & three broken corners but nearly intact. 4-58775 FS145 (2,000-3,000)

773
$4,600.00

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2809. Made from previously unfinished parts it has 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address with ejector rod on right side and a loading gate in recoil shield. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and it has an iron trigger guard with brass back strap & 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl bears serial number “8431” along with last three digits “809” of revolver’s serial number. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 75% glossy bright orig factory blue mixed with flaked areas turned to patina. Cyl is a gray/brown patina. Frame retains most of its orig case colors mostly faded to gray on left side with stronger colors in sheltered areas, stronger on right side. Grip is sound, slightly shrunken, with a minor chipped toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59197 JR20 (5,000-10,000)

774
$8,050.00

ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 6414. Beautiful dlx engraved Colt with 4-1/2″ oct bbl without rammer, 5-shot rebated cyl, silver plated brass grip frame and highly figured deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip. Engraving is late percussion style virtually identical to two revolvers pictured on p. 271 & another on p. 272 in The Colt Engraving Book, Vol. I, Wilson. This engraving has all characteristics of Gustave Young with his trademark flower blossoms & shell pattern at top of back strap. Bbl has 50-60% coverage over lugs & top flats with frame & hammer having full coverage. Grip frame is engraved to match. The four serial numbers on bottom all have a small “E” adjacent to serial number. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue, bright in sheltered areas, with balance a gray patina and a few dents on two of sharp edges. Cyl retains 50-60% orig blue, quite thin on major diameter, stronger & brighter in rebated section. Cyl retains about 80% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame & hammer retain about 90% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, brilliant on sides of hammer. Trigger guard retains about 40% silver plating with back strap & butt strap brass patina. Grip has a couple of grain checks on left side & a chipped right toe with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59194 JR22 (8,000-15,000)

775
$4,312.00

COLT 3-1/2″ CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2957. Blue & case colored with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl & no provision for an ejector. It has rebated pocket Navy type cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. About 6,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1873-80. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% glossy bright orig blue with balance having flaked, not from wear, to a medium patina. There are a few small nicks around wedge slot. Cyl retains 40-50% flaked orig blue with loss areas a medium patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig brilliant case colors. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver plating. Grip is sound with a minor nick or two & retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-58985 JR39 (2,000-3,000)

776
$5,750.00

CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL “7” 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 11910. Blue finish with 1-pc walnut grip, 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight & 5-shot cyl with cyl pin retaining screw in side. Back strap is inscribed in period script, “A.A. Patton” and in block letters that appear to be stamped, “FROM C.H. COLT” and again in fine script, “Christmas, 1870.” Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a dbl-sided eagle flask, a bullet mold, which is missing & an “L” shaped screwdriver. There is a tin of Eley caps in right rear corner. This appears to be a presentation from Caldwell Colt, Samuel Colt’s son. No indication of who A.A. Patton was. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue virtually all on left side with right side a very light patina. Rammer handle retains most of its bright orig case colors. Cyl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina & it retains about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 97-98% glossy bright orig factory blue with minor edge wear & a small nick or two. Grip is sound, also with a minor nick or two and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has crack in top & bottom with re-glued joints and moderate to heavy fading in lining. Bottom inside shows substantial wear from revolver & accessories. A little research is required to determine relationship of Patton to Caldwell Colt. 4-59015 JR37 (2,500-4,000)

777
$2,070.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 CAVALRY MUSKETOON. Cal. 69. NSN. 26” rnd bbl. Dated 1848 on lock, 1853 on bbl. Longleaf on rear sight has been replaced. Ramrod, slide, and chain are replacements. CONDITION: Moderate to heavy pitting on bbl, light on lockplate. Brass trigger guard and buttplate have a heavy patina. Initials have been carved in buttplate and bottom of stock. There is a long crack extending forward from buttplate, but only light dents and scratches on most of the wood. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58437 (2,000-4,000)

778
$2,587.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 CARBINE. Cal. 58. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Lockplate is dated 1855. No date is visible on bbl or tang. Two-leaf rear sight is replacement. Ramrod swivel is probably a replacement. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with moderate to heavy pitting at breech. Light pitting elsewhere. Stock has been repaired, sanded, and reoiled. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58440 (4,000-6,000)

779
$3,450.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 SAPPERS & MINORS MUSKETOON. Cal. 72. NSN. 25-3/4” rnd bbl. Dated 1855 on lockplate. Date on bbl tang is not visible due to pitting. Only 80 of these were made in 1855. A total of 830 were made in all years. Ames bayonet is also dated 1855, but inspector mark is not readable. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with light to moderate pitting overall. Wood has been repaired, sanded, and reoiled, but some chips and cracks remain. Mechanically good. Bayonet is in matching condition. Edwards Collection 4-58436 (3,500-5,000)

780
$1,150.00

UNIDENTIFIED EUROPEAN RING HAMMER CARBINE. SN 252. 67 Cal. 17-3/4” part oct bbl. Dated “1857” on the bbl and lock, “1858” on the stock. There are various “crown/W”, “crown/H” and other stamps and cartouches on various parts. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting. Stock has numerous dents and gouges. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58568 (1,000-2,000)

781
$1,150.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 ARTILLERY MUSKETOON WITH BAYONET. Cal. 69. NSN. 26” rnd bbl. Dated 1847 on lockplate with no number visible on bbl tang due to pitting. Bbl tang screw and both swivels are missing. 18-1/4” bayonet has large “US” mark at base. Scabbard has black frog, and tip is inside leather. CONDITION: Brown patina with moderate pitting overall. Lockplate has been heavily cleaned, rounding the edges. Stock has been broken and repaired, leaving dents and chips. Bayonet has light pitting overall. Scabbard is broken toward tip with scuffs and chips to finish. Edwards Collection 4-58435 (1,500-2,500)

782
$2,875.00

RARE MERRILL’S PATENT CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 69. 36” rnd bbl. Bbl has been shortened and rifled. New inspector marks “PR / P” are stamped on bbl forward of the orig proof marks. No cartouche is visible on the stock. Standard Merrill markings on the operating lever and Harper’s Ferry markings dated 1855 on the lockplate. There is a bayonet lug on the bottom of the bbl. Ramrod is a replacement. The 18-1/2” triangular bayonet is marked “U.S.” at the base of the blade. Scabbard has a single-stitched frog and a brass tip. CONDITION: All metal parts have been cleaned to bright. Stock has been cleaned and varnished over light dents and scratches, but has a nice appearance. Bayonet condition matches the gun. Mechanically fine. 4-58272. FS13 (4,000-6,000)

783
$6,325.00

RARE MERRILL RIFLE. SN 1591. Cal. 58. 31” rnd bbl. Standard Merrill markings on the lockplate and operating lever. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, and forearm tip. All other parts are iron. Bayonet lug on the right side of bbl has the number 69. Trigger guard is engraved “Thomas Banton”. Ramrod is a replacement. Sight and tool are missing from patchbox. Only 770 of these were purchased by the U.S. Government. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with scattered surface rust and light pitting. Stock has numerous dents, chips, and scratches. 4-58271 FS10 (3,000-4,000)

784
$2,932.00

WHITNEY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. 33” rnd bbl. Lockplate is marked “E.WHITNEY / US” in front of hammer and “N.HAVEN / 1853” vertically at the rear. Bbl tang is dated 1853 also. Bbl has been bored to 58 cal. and has the three-blade rear sight of the Colt conversions. It also has a ring adapter for a bayonet. Bbl has number 3599 stamped behind the adapter, but the adapter has no number. Brass tip on ramrod has been cut for mini bullets. A rack number, 35, has been stamped on top of buttplate. Large “WAT” cartouche on left side of stock with a smaller “JH” cartouche slightly forward of it. The 22-7/16” yataghan blade of the bayonet is unmarked. Brass hilt has “C” and “M” inspector marks. The cut in the hilt is made for a lug that has a lead-in slot but fits this adapter well. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting. Bayonet adapter has been reblued. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock has numerous dents and scratches with a repaired crack through the wrist. Mechanically good. Bayonet has been lightly cleaned but is generally fine. 4-58719 FS106 (2,000-3,000)

785
$3,737.00

SHARPS/SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1874 RIFLE. Cal. 50/70. SN 12. 35” rnd bbl. Despite model designation, these guns were actually made as trial pieces in 1870. 300 of them were made at Springfield, using actions furnished by Sharps. “CK” has been stamped on left side of receiver and carved on left side of stock. CONDITION: All metal parts cleaned to bright, except rear sight. Wood is battered with repaired cracks at tang and forearm. Mechanically good. Bore is bright. Edwards Collection 4-58462 (2,000-3,500)

786
$4,887.00

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE. SN 35852. 52 Cal. 22” rnd bbl. Brass mounted. Has sling swivel installed in the bottom of the stock as well as a sling ring on the left side of the stock. Marked “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN.” On top of the bbl in front of the sight and “NEW MODEL 1858” behind the sight. Various patent markings on the lockplate, receiver and rear sight. This breechblock has the grooved back with the Lawrence and Conant Patent markings. 2,000 carbines in this serial number range were issued to the 1st and 5th Georgia Calvary during the Civil War with some going to the 57th Georgia Infantry and an additional 130 to the State of Virginia for militia use. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on iron parts. A large chip is missing from the stock of the upper tang, otherwise the stock is fine. Mechanically fine. 4-60219 (4,500-6,500)

787
$2,415.00

SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 18866. 44 Cal. 21-1/2” rnd bbl. No visible markings on the bbl. Standard Sharps Patent markings on the upper tang, but only fragments of the marking on the lockplate remain. The mainspring and stirrup are broken. The priming mechanism parts are missing. CONDITION: Poor with crusty rust on most metal surfaces. Patina on the patchbox and buttplate is very heavy. Set trigger and lock both need parts. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58592 (1,000-2,000)

788
$3,852.00

BURNSIDE SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLERING CARBINE WITH SPRINGFIELD CONVERSION. SN 18470. Cal. 50 Spencer. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard 4-line Spencer Burnside markings follow Model 1865 designation on top of receiver. These late Civil War carbines were converted to rifles at Springfield Armory. This one has “ESA” cartouche following saddle ring bar on left side of stock. A matching number has been stamped on left side of bbl. 1,108 of these were made. It has a stabler cutoff. CONDITION: Fine. Bright casehardening on left side of action, slightly fading on right side, and mostly turned dark on lock and lever. 90% blue on bbl mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58463 (2,000-3,000)

789
$1,495.00

ALTERED SPENCER MILITARY RIFLE. SN 5794. Cal. 61. 28-3/4” rnd bbl. The 2-line markings on top of the receiver have been defaced by a full-length groove filed in the top of the receiver. Bbl has been bored out to 20 ga. Bbl has been shortened and a bone front sight has been inserted. Top of bbl has been heavily filed and a new sight position cut toward the breech. A new sight and spring have been inserted. “Co A No 95 123. Ill” has been engraved on top of bbl between the last two bbl bands. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall, except rear part of bbl, which has been artificially browned. Stock has several cracks at the rear with chips and slivers missing on the forearm. Mechanically functional. 4-58259 (1,000-2,000)

789a
$2,012.00

SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 1862 NAVY CARBINE. Cal. 52 RF. SN 12182. One of approx. 6,686 of these rare carbines, purchased by Navy in period 1862-1865. This carbine has a 24” leather covered rnd bbl, square base brass blade front sight with its orig rear sight. It has usual frame markings & is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with perch belly stock & brass buttplate. It has a base & swivel in bottom of stock. CONDITION: Fine. Leather covering & seam are completely intact with some crackling & loss of finish, but appears to be supple & sound. Frame retains about 60% faded case colors, stronger where covered by leather, with balance light patina with some spots of surface rust. Stock is sound with a gouge & bruise and a grain check by heel and retains generous amounts of orig finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright, shiny bore. 4-60285 JR583 (4,000-7,000)

790
$1,495.00

SPENCER MODEL 1865 CARBINE. Cal. 50 Spencer. SN 15595. 20” rnd bbl. Marked “M 1865” on top of bbl, with standard Spencer markings on top of frame. The Stabler cutoff has been installed. CONDITION: Poor. All metal is coated with a mixture of rust, dirt and dried grease. Stock has chips missing from the forearm, normal dents and gouges elsewhere. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58591 (1,000-1,500)

791
$2,070.00

MERRILL FIRST MODEL CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN 19070. 22” rnd bbl. Standard 4-line markings on lockplate and 2-line markings on operating lever. Dated 1864 on tail of lock. No visible cartouche, although many parts have an “O” inspector mark. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and bbl band. CONDITION: Good. Gray patina mixed with surface rust and light pitting on iron parts, dark patina on brass. Stock is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58588 FS700 (2,000-2,500)

792
$3,910.00

COSMOPOLITAN CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 260. 52 Cal. 20” part oct bbl. Marked “COSMOPOLITAN ARMS CO” in an arc over “HAMILTON.O. U.S / GROSS’ PATENT” on the lockplate. 1,140 Cosmopolitan carbines of various types were delivered to the 5th and 6th Illinois Calvary in 1862. After a few modifications, this became the Gwyn & Campbell Carbine. This has the grapevine lever with the rotating breechblock. It is equipped with sling swivels mounted on a ring around the front of the bbl and behind the trigger plate at the bottom of the stock, as well as the standard saddle ring bar on the left side of the receiver. The single leaf sight is graduated to 9. CONDITION: Good. Smooth gray patina overall. Minor dents and nicks to the wood. Action is fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58595 FS705 (3,000-5,000)

793
$1,840.00

GWYN & CAMPBELL GRAPEVINE CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN 5185. 20” part oct bbl. Marked “GWYN & CAMPBELL” in an arc over “PATENT / 1862 / HAMILTON- O” on lockplate behind hammer. “UNION / RIFLE” on right side of receiver. Rear loop of operating lever/trigger guard and front sight are missing. There is a museum tag tacked to the middle of the stock. CONDITION: Crusty rust overall. Stock has normal handling marks. Mechanically functional. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58596 FS699 (1,500-2,500)

794
$2,875.00

FINE SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 341. 52 Cal. 21-5/8” part oct bbl. Early example made by American Machine Works with standard three line manufacturing, distributor and patent markings on the left side of the receiver. Sharp “JH” cartouche on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% blue on the bbl and lock, brilliant casehardening on the action. Some light surface rust and flaking on the triggerguard and buttplate. Minor dents and scratches on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58593 FS702 (3,000-5,000)

795
$4,312.00

REMINGTON JENKS BREECHLOADING CARBINE. NSN. 54 Cal. 24” rnd bbl. Marked “REMINGTON’S / HERKIMER / N.Y.” on the lockplate and “WM JENKS / USN / RP / P / 1845” on top of the bbl at the breech. About 1,000 of these were made on contract with Maynard tape primers after Remington bought Ames’ Machinery. “RP” cartouche on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Fine. 80% of thinning brown on the bbl, half of the blue on the operating lever and faint traces of casehardening on the lockplate and action. Brass furniture has a mellow patina. Stock has light dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-59178 FS727 (3,000-5,000)

796
$1,782.00

SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 21328. 50 Cal. 20” part oct bbl. Standard four line Maynard Patent markings on the left side of the frame and three line Mass. Arms Co. markings on the right side of the frame. “AJN” and ‘JM” cartouches on the left side of the stock. The saddle ring bar, bbl, and buttplate have an “S” inspector mark. CONDITION: Good. 90% blue on the bbl. Mostly gray patina on the action and buttplate with scattered light surface rust on all metal. Stock is very good with sharp inspector cartouches and a few dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58594 FS704 (2,000-3,000)

797
$21,850.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE U.S. GREENE CARBINE. Cal. 54. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Marked “GREENE’S PATENT / JUNE 27. 1854” on upper tang “MAYNARD’S /PATENT / SEP. 22.1845.” in a circle on the primer cover. “MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS / U. S. A. 1856” on lockplate. There is a faint “JH” oval cartouche on left side of stock, along with another that is unreadable. Rotating bbl is locked by the front trigger. Only 300 of these were purchased by the U.S. government. The first 200 were delivered in March 1856 and shipped to the 1st Cav. for the Cheyenne Expedition in May 1857. The rest were sent to the 2nd Cav. in FL. Those that were still in service at the beginning of the Civil War were issued to the 6th Ohio Cav. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blue mixed with surface rust and light to moderate pitting. Signs of cleaning on the upper tang. Only minor dings, dents, and scratches appear on the stock. A hairline crack at end of lower tang. Mechanically fine. 4-58860 FS701 (10,000-15,000)

798
$2,185.00

NORTH MODEL 1843. NSN. 54 Cal. 21” rnd bbl. Marked “U.S / S.NORTH / MIDLTN / CONN. / 1849” on top of the breechblock, “STEEL” on top of the receiver and “JCB” on the left side of the receiver. A number of letters have been stamped on the bottom of the stock, some of which are readable. This is one of the carbines rifled by William Marston at the beginning of the Civil War and figured prominently in the scam perpetrated on the government by J.P. Morgan. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting. Wood has been cleaned and re-oiled Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58589 FS706 (2,000-3,000)

799
$5,175.00

JOSLYN MUSKET. Cal. 50-60-450 Joslyn. SN M1319. 35-5/8” rnd bbl. Springfield lock is dated 1864. Joslyn Model 1864 breech mechanism was furnished to Springfield, who added the other parts. “WTT” cartouche on left side of stock. There are no Joslyn markings on breechblock. 3,007 of these were made. CONDITION: Near excellent. Bright casehardening colors on lockplate and lower part of hammer, slightly darker on upper part of hammer and on breechblock. Bright parts show very light surface rust with some signs of cleaning. Stock is excellent, with sharp edges and only a few nicks and dings. Edwards Collection 4-58451 FS136 (3,000-5,000)

800
$1,725.00

JOSLYN MODEL 1864 BREECHLOADING RIFLE. SN 44M. Cal. 50RF. 35-1/2” rnd bbl. Springfield lockplate dated 1864. There is a German silver star with an “8” engraved in the center of it, inserted in the right side of the stock and the name “C. B. Russell” in a German silver scroll between the two lockplate screws on the left side of the stock. CONDITION: Mostly gray patina with light spots of pitting. Wood appears to be varnished, but not sanded. Buttplate has heavy rust. Ramrod is a replacement. 4-58265 FS15 (2,000-3,000)

801
$1,840.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1870 USN CONTRACT RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. NSN. Cal. 50/70. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked on the left side of the receiver with a large eagle over “USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870”. There is no anchor on bbl. Two-line Remington patent marking is on the upper tang. The 20” straight single fuller blade with an oddly shaped brass hilt was made by Ames Manufacturing Co., whose logo is on the right ricasso. Left ricasso has “U.SN. / G.G.S / 1870”. Hilt has crossed cannons and an anchor on both sides. The same “G.G.S.” inspector mark at the top. There is an “ESA” cartouche on left side of the stock. The odd shape of the hilt is due to the large hole for the tip of the ramrod. Leather scabbard has a brass tip and throat. The frog button is missing on the throat. CONDITION: About 75% of the blue/brown finish on the bbl remains. Strong casehardening color on the left side of the frame. Mostly gray patina elsewhere. Stock has normal dents and gouges. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with scattered light pitting. 4-58732 FS102 (2,000-3,000)

802
$690.00

FOREHAND & WADSWORTH DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE. SN 983. 35 Cal. 24-1/4” part oct bbl. Marked with a three-line marking on top of the receiver that is not completely readable. The stock attachment screw is missing. CONDITION: Bbl is very good with 70% blue. Action and buttplate have faint traces of finish but are mostly gray and brown patina. Wood is good. Action is frozen. 8-76198 (800-1,000)

803
$575.00

FRANK WESSON MEDIUM FRAME TIP UP RIFLE. SN 2586. Cal. 44 rim or center fire. Finish is blue. Walnut stock. There is no maker’s mark on the bbl. “PAT. APR. 6,1876” is on the left side of the hammer. Rear support piece that fits into the bbl is missing. Rear sight has a sliding “V”-notch. German silver front sight blade is fitted into a dovetail block. CONDITION: Good. About 1/2 the blue remaining on the bbl. Frame has been cleaned and all iron pieces have light surface rust and pitting. Action is frozen, probably with dried grease. Wood has minor dents and scratches but retains much of the orig varnish. 8-76188 (1,000-1,500).

804
$690.00

SCARCE 7TH CAVALRY CARBINE SCABBARD. Made at Rock Island Arsenal and so marked at top on left side. Made of heavy harness leather, 31” long with a stepped sewn edge with harness rivets. It has a strap loop on each side, also with copper harness rivets & an iron ring about mid-point. It also has a brass collar at top front edge. Top right side is stamped “TROOP / K / 7 CAVALRY” & the number “23”. CONDITION: Fair to good. Shows heavy wear with mouse chewings at tip, is dry & crackled but has been treated. There is a dry break about mid-point on folded edge & there are some losses on sewn edge. It appears that there were nine rivets, after market installed, on sewn edge that have been removed. 4-59073 JR284 (500-1,000)

805
$86,250.00

COLUMBUS ARMORY CARBINE. Cal. .58 SN 19. This is among the rarest of all Confederate carbines; and is one of only two known marked examples. John Murphy in his definitive reference, “Confederate Carbines and Musketoons”, shows a nearly identical weapon and states it is the only specimen known. This makes the second specimen known as this gun was unknown to Murphy prior to his passing. Bbl is 24” long; gun is 39-1/4” long overall. Bbl is marked near breech, “PRO. / FCH”. Bottom of bbl has a single digit, either a “3” or “5”, stamped near the breech. Bbl is retained by two brass bands; both rear and front bands are spring retained, with the front being a double-strap band. Lock-plate is stamped forward of the hammer, “COLUMBUS ARMORY” identically to excavated lock SN 7 illustrated in Murphy’s book, as is the other complete gun. Internally this lock and hammer are both numbered “19”. No other SNs were found on this gun. This is your only chance to ever buy a Columbus Armory marked carbine; as the only other example now resides in the Greensboro Public Museum. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are dark grey/brown with areas of shine and scattered pitting, especially at the breach. Proof marks on bbl are partially obscured by pitting. Stock exhibits several small cracks and wood restoration forward and rear of lock. 4-59153 (85,000-95,000)

806
$0.00

CONFEDERATE TARPLEY CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN 90. This is among the rarest and most desirable of Civil War weapons. 23” bbl, 39 1/4” overall length. Brass frame has high copper content as exhibited in patina, iron butt-plate and breechblock. The top of the wrist tang is stamped “J.H. TARPLEY’S/ PAT FEB 14/1863”. Only 20 of these guns are known and eleven are in institutional collections. According to John Murphy in his definitive reference book: Confederate Carbines & Musketoons, Murphy states “On 14 February 1863 Jeremiah Tarpley received a Confederate patent for a breech loading firearm of his own design, and shortly thereafter associated himself with J. & F. Garrett & Company of Greensboro. The Garrett foundry had succeeded the Pioneer Foundry of the same city, and by 1862 the firm was producing sewing machines as well as operating a hat factory and other enterprises. Then, with the onset of war, the foundry turned its efforts and machinery to the production of ordnance, and sometime later E.T. Garrett joined the firm. In addition to breech loading carbines, a number of brass-frame, single-shot pistols are known that are speculated to be products of the Garrett factory, but their origins have not been conclusively established. The state of North Carolina was the first large purchaser of Tarpley carbines, which were manufactured by Tarpley, Garrett & Co. as the firm (or a subsidiary) was calling itself by the spring of 1863. Between 22 April and 21 September of that year the state purchased a total of two hundred Tarpley carbines. However, each month’s purchase was smaller than that of the previous month, and the final delivery amounted to only three guns. Records of the two initial deliveries of Tarpley carbines to state authorities reflect the high number of rejections encountered.” This may be the reason for so few surviving weapons. This is a fine example with excellent mustard colored patina to brass and grey/brown untouched color to steel. Gun is serial numbered 90 on all major parts. CONDITION: Rifling to bbl is very good. Stock is very good and solid, well fit with scattered dings & bruises. Brass frame has scattered dings. End of hammer exhibits about a 1/4” chip. Sights & latch spring are possibly restored. 4-59152 JS7 (100,000-125,000)

807
$28,750.00

DAVIS & BOZEMAN CARBINE. Cal. 58. SN 67 (SN found inside lock). There are two types of Davis & Bozeman Carbines. One has standard carbine features. The other type made from rejected rifle bbls, but otherwise has standard carbine characteristics. This gun was made from a rejected rifle bbl, and is almost identical to another Davis & Bozeman Carbine SN 268 pictured in John Murphy’s definitive reference, Confederate Carbines and Musketoons. Bbl is 24-1/16”. Gun is 39-3/4” long overall. Bbl is rifled with three lands and grooves. Left side of the bbl near the breech is stamped, “ALA 1864”. Bbl exhibits fixed slotted front & rear sight. Bottom of bbl & breech tang have Roman numeral “LVIII”, cut into each. A large number “44” is also stamped on bottom of bbl near breech. Bbl is retained by two brass bands, the rear being spring retained; the front is pin retained and retains an iron sling swivel. Lock is marked forward of the hammer “D&B / Ala”. Rear of hammer is marked, “1864”. Trigger-guard is brass 2-pc construction and retains orig iron sling swivel. Brass butt-plate has a small “s” stamped on top. Ramrod is iron with tulip shaped end. This is a very rare gun. No doubt there are fewer than ten Davis & Bozeman Carbines of any configuration. We know of only five examples and at least 3 of these are in museums. This is a fine example of this gun and another example may never be offered again. CONDITION: Stock is solid with numerous old scratches and dings. Middle band exhibits higher copper color than rest of brass mountings but still appears orig to this gun. Bbl and lock are cleaned. The “D” of D & B is partially obscured by light stamp as is “ALA 1864” on Bbl. Bbl is grey/brown. 4-59156 (27,500-37,500)

808
$32,200.00

CONFEDERATE NEW ORLEANS COOK & BROTHERS MUSKETOON. Cal. 58 SN 230. New Orleans made carbines or musketoons are very rarely encountered. This is only the second example we have seen. Gun conforms to measurements of the standard Athens made musketoon with an overall length of 39-5/8”, bbl length of 24-1/8”. Bbl shows typical Damascus twist of other Cook products. Bbl is marked, “Proved” at breech, and “Cook & Brother NO 1862” in one line of rear sight. Bbl retains orig fixed rear sight and typical brass New Orleans style sight. Bbl also shows typical crowning associated with other carbines and musketoons. Bbl is retained by two brass clamping bands. Gun is further brass mounted with brass butt-plate, nose cap, trigger-guard and sling swivels. Iron ramrod is of the correct Cook/Enfield style. Lock is marked rear of hammer with a Confederate first national flag. Forward of hammer is marked, “Cook & Brother, NO, 1862, 230”. SN 230 is only SN found on gun. However, inside lock the number 60 is found on several screws. Inside lock-plate the back of the bbl and breech have matching roman numerals and a small “81” stamped on each. There is also a small, “113” stamped in stock at edge of butt-plate tang (we believe this to be collectors number however). This gun appears orig and authentic in every regard though Cooks are normally thought to have SNs on more parts. Other early New Orleans made Cooks of other configurations show similar characteristics and less serial numbered parts. CONDITION: Stock is solid and sound, still retaining varnish about 1/2” chip of wood missing from toe. Bbl is grey/brown with areas of brightness clearly showing the Damascus twist, pitting at breech. Bbl markings are crisp. Bore is very good. Lock is smooth with areas of shine. There are traces of case colors under hammer. Brass mountings exhibit good yellow/green patination. Front sight exhibits untouched coppery red/green patination. Edwards Collection 4-58555 JS14 (20,000-30,000)

809
$23,000.00

CONFEDERATE KEEN, WALKER “TILTING BREECH” CARBINE. Cal. 54. NSN but may have internal assembly marks. This gun was not taken apart but appears orig and authentic in every regard including front brass sight & fixed rear iron sight, and lever which are often missing or restored on this model. This scarce Confederate carbine made in Danville, Virginia has always been popular due to its brass frame and unique tilting breech which is similar to the U.S. Maynard or Perry carbine. Depending on the different references, less than 300 of these guns were made and they were delivered to the Confederate army by late 1862, so these carbines saw hard use. CONDITION: Stock is sound with scattered dings and scratches. A letter “B” is carved contemporarily on left side of gun. Brass has been cleaned. Bbl is cleaned exhibiting grey steel with scattered pitting. Breech block is clean, showing dents and pitting. 4-59159 JS9 (20,000-25,000)

810
$12,075.00

RICHMOND BREECH-LOADING CARBINE. Cal. .58 SN 25” Bbl, 45-1/4” overall. Bbl marked, “VP / Eagle head”, on left back of breech. Bbl has correct pinched front sight and leafed rear sight. Bbl retains only the slightest trace of rifling. Lock-plate is stamped, “CS / Richmond, VA” forward of hammer and “1863” rear of hammer. Gun has iron trigger-guard and three sling swivels, a brass butt-plate, and brass nose cap. All major parts of this gun are correct for Richmond Manufacturing including stock, bbl, lock, butt-plate, trigger-guard and bands. Bought from Dr. Murphy who used this very gun in his book. CONDITION: Bbl is grey/brown with filing behind rear sight at breech. The two rear sling swivels are both cracked through but still attached. Ramrod appears to be cut down from a Springfield rod. 4-59155 (12,000-14,000)

811
$16,100.00

RARE CONFEDERATE BRASS FRAME 2nd TYPE MORSE CARBINE. With less than 1,000 of these made during the Civil War and far less survivors, this carbine represents one of the great rarities in small arms collecting. This unusual breech loading brass frame carbine was of a design invented by George W. Morse. These were made at the State Military Works in Greenville, SC about 1862-1863 from machinery that was captured from the U.S. Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1861. The carbine has a 20” rnd bbl in .50 cal. with an upward tilting breechblock. The elongated frame is of brass along with all other furniture. The trigger guard is cast integral with the frame with a small looped grip behind. SN 383 stamped on the bottom of the frame. Stocks are of butternut. Iron cleaning rod with segmented circular tip is housed beneath the barrel. The orig rod accessory is housed in the butt plate. A highly desirable Confed. production breech loading carbine-produced largely for SC State troops. CONDITION: Very good. Carbine shows medium wear over all with a nice uncleaned dim yellow patina on all of the brass frame and furniture. Bore is clean and quite sharp with no visible pitting. Stocks show the usual dents and dings from normal use. There are a couple of old, worn losses to the forestock right behind the nose cap and the area where the forestock meets the brass frame-a few chips are missing. A couple of the screw heads are chewed up a bit. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58550 CW3 (11,000-14,000)

812
$24,150.00

CONFEDERATE MORSE CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN 456. Morse carbines were made at the South Carolina State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina. Of the approximate one thousand Morse Carbines manufactured, this is the standard model, typically known as a Morse Type 3 Carbine. Type 1 & 2’s have minor differences, externally noted in the style of the latch. G.W. Morse was a nephew of Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph. He was granted a patent in 1856 for his breech loading carbine and cartridge design. This design was tested and implemented by the U.S. military prior to the Civil War. Sporting weapons were also made utilizing the Morse patent. The only large scale production of Morse carbines however were the one thousand Morse carbines manufactured in Greenville in 1864. These guns were used in actions late in 1864 till wars end by South Carolina State Troops. Excavated cartridges from these carbines are found south of Petersburg, Virginia and on the battleground at Aiken, South Carolina among others. Gun appears orig and authentic in every regard, including parts commonly missing or replaced such as ramrod, cleaning jag in butt & latch. This is a very good example of a popular confederate carbine. CONDITION: Stock is cleaned. Brass cleaned with scattered scratches and dings. Bbl is smooth grey/brown with scattered pitting. Bore is pitted and dirty but still exhibits rifling. 4-59154 (17,500-22,500)

813
$12,075.00

BILHARZ AND HALL CONFEDERATE MUZZLE LOADING CARBINE. Cal. .58 SN 57. Two varieties of the BilHarz & Hall Carbine exist; one with a brass nose cap, and one with a pewter nose cap. Earlier guns with lower SNs such as this have brass nose caps. These carbines closely resemble model 1855 Springfield carbines. Bbl on this gun measures 22-1/8” and overall 37-5/8”. Top left side of bbl near the breech is marked, “CSA / P”. Bottom of bbl is stamped ”D 57”. The “7” is distinct. First number is hard to read due to pitting and is possibly a “3”. Bbl ramrod assembly is attached with a swivel. Iron butt-plate and trigger-guard are nearly identical to the model 1855 Springfield. Iron lock-plate is internally marked with a “D 37” and a “D 34”. This gun appears to be all orig and authentic. CONDITION: CSA/P markings are present but partially obscured by pitting. Brass nose cap has nice untouched red copper patina. Metal surfaces are grey/black and pitted overall. Bore is dirty but rifling is visible. 5” crack in stock between front band and trigger-guard. Possible wood restoration rear and front of lock. 4-59157 .JS11 (15,000-20,000)

814
$12,075.00

CONFEDERATE RICHMOND SHARPS. Cal. 52. SN 4658. 21” bbl is marked rear of sight, “RICHMOND, VA” and retains front &rear sights. SN 4658 appears on bottom of bbl, tang, & lock-plate. Forestock is retained by sgl brass spring-retained band. Butt-stock has initials, “MDC” carved into it. Stock terminates at the correct brass butt-plate. Gun appears orig and authentic in every regard, including breech block which was often discarded in the field and replaced with a U.S. breech block. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are grey/black with scattered pitting. Brass butt-plate, barrel, band, and screw ferrule all exhibit dark brown color. Butt-stock is sound with a couple small cracks. Several chips occur along lock-plate. Forestock has repaired crack about 3” long. SN markings are all well struck. “RICHMOND, VA” marking is only partially discernable. Bore is pitted but has distinct well defined rifling. 4-59158 JS34 (10,000-15,000)

814a
$11,500.00

READ & WATSON MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE. Cal. 52. NSN. This gun was made in Danville, Virginia by Read & Watson. Read & Watson converted breech loading Hall carbines to muzzle-loaders. This well made gun exhibits a 32-1/2” bbl and is 48-1/2” overall length. Read & Watson’s alteration required replacement of the orig Hall breech block with a 1-pc brass breech which had a iron breech plug into which a percussion cone was placed. Stock is totally of Read & Watson’s design and construction. Two types of Read & Watson are known, the only difference is the size of the brass breech or receiver. Stock is pieced under middle band which is a typical feature of this gun. SNs for these guns are internal. Gun was not taken apart to ascertain number. This gun appears orig and authentic in all major parts and components. Externally the gun is totally unmarked with exception of a latter owner of guns initials and date of 1873. This is a very good example of a scarcely offered Confederate gun. CONDITION: Stock is solid, exhibits numerous dings and bruises. All parts are appear orig, with exception of one brass pin to middle band. 4-59160 JS18 (12,000-15,000)

814b
$0.00

COFER AGENT MARKED RIFLE. NSN. T.W. Cofer of Portsmouth, VA was a well-known Confederate gun dealer and manufacturer of one of the most famous Confederate revolvers. He also imported guns in his shop before the war. Gun listed here is a back action lock small cal. oct bbl rifle with “T.W. Cofer & Co.” etched on lock. “Portsmouth, VA” is stamped in a sgl die on barrel flat behind rear sight. Gun exhibits 31-1/4” bbl with 48” overall length. Mountings are all iron with exception of a later added German silver squirrel partially inlaid into left side of butt-stock in cheek piece. Only a couple ofhtese are known ro exist. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are grey/black with scattered pitting. Stock still has orig varnish in areas. Several chips along patch box and butt plate. Wooden ramrod is new. 4-59163 (9,000-11,000)

815
$17,250.00

CONFEDERATE DIXON, NELSON, AND CO. RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl 33” 48-3/4” overall. Bbl retained by two brass bands and brass nose cap. Gun has brass butt-plate, brass trigger-guard, and iron tulip tipped ramrod. Bbl has no external markings but two cryptic letter markings on bottom of bbl. Lock is marked forward of hammer, “DIXON/NELSON & CO / C.S”. Rear of hammer is marked, “ALA / 1864. CONDITION: Forestock under front band forward, front band, and nose cap, are all restorations. Rear sight also appears restored. Bore is very good. Bbl overall is brown and pitted except under orig rear band where bbl is bright. Lock is smooth, dark, and well marked. Brass butt-plate & trigger-guard exhibit nice mustard patina. Stock has several cracks and is stamped 3 times, “J.S. Crossy”. 4-58218 (15,000-20,000)

816
$7,475.00

VERY RARE NEW ORLEANS REVOL BREECHLOADING RIFLE. SN 2. 45CF Cal. 20-3/4” oct bbl. Marked “J. B. REVOL. / N. ORLEANS.” on top of the receiver. “J. B. REVOL ./ INVENTION / DE / 1853”. The serial number “2” appears on the bottom of the frame, the bottom of the bridge and the front of the trigger plate under the operating lever on the bottom of the receiver. It is not visible on the bbl or breechblock. Jean Baptiste Revol worked in New Orleans from 1850 to 1886. The stock has a distinct stripe. It is checkered in a diamond pattern at the wrist and has a cheekpiece on the left side. CONDITION: Good. Strong traces of blue on the bbl. Mostly gray patina elsewhere. Stock is cracked at the rear of the cocking lever or false hammer on the right side of the gun. Otherwise very good. Mechanically fine. 4-58404 (3,500-6,500)

817
$0.00

CONFEDERATE MENDENHALL, JONES & GARDNER RIFLE. Cal. 58. SN 833. 32-1/2” bbl is marked “NC/P” approx. 1” behind fixed iron rear sight, brass blade front sight and iron bayonet lug with small #8 stamped. Correct straight iron butt plate and brass trigger guard, bands and nose cap. Trumpet end iron ramrod is cut a bit short and is not threaded. Lockplate is marked rear of hammer “C. S.” and forward of hammer “M. J. & G./NC”. Three initials, “CMF” are carved upside down in butt stock on right side, probably denoting soldier who carried this scarce Confederate rifle. Opposite lock, in wood, is “M. J. & G.” cartouche, though it is only partially discernable. The bayonet lug appears to have been moved back about ½”, while the old slot is still visible, but this appears orig to use. SN 833 appears on inside lockplate and bottom of bbl tang. Bbl bands are both marked with “U” on top. This is a good example of a scarce gun in above average condition for pattern. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are grey/black with pitting. “NC/P” on bbl is hard to read but complete under the pitting. Rifling is very good but pitted. Lock markings are good & complete. Stock has some repairs behind bbl tang & lockplate. Rear sling swivel is missing. Rear band has a dissimilar color to other brass on gun, but appears orig. 4-59161 JS (20,000-25,000)

818
$2,760.00

RICHMOND MUSKETOON. Cal. 58. NSN. 30” bbl, 46” overall length. There is a lot of controversy over this particular configuration. Articles have been written that 30” bbl do not exist as Confederate usage, but they do turn up, though probably not made during the Civil War, but as postwar configurations for militia or commercial use. Generally, stocks associated with these guns are not Richmond, as is with this gun. However, this gun does have a correct brass Richmond butt-plate and nose cap. Gun has two iron bands, and an iron trigger-guard w/ two iron slings. Attached to slings is an orig linen sling often attributed to the Confederacy. Lock is genuine Richmond lock-plate, “C.S. / RICHMOND” forward of hammer. Rear of hammer lock is dated 1863. CONDITION: Stock is solid and sound, brass butt-plate and nose cap appear to be on this gun for a very long time. Iron components including bbl lock and bands have been cleaned and are all heavily pitted. Ramrod appears to be cut down from a Springfield musket rod. Edwards Collection 4-58554 JS21 (2,000-3,000)

819
$1,955.00

COMPOSITE 1863 RICHMOND MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 46” Bbl, 56” overall length. Gun exhibits a fine 1863 dated Richmond lock with muted case color. This is the only part of this gun that appears to be Richmond manufactured however; stock bbl and bands appear to be various Springfield parts. Bbl is also dated 1863, as is the lock. Stock exhibits two cartouches including, “ESA”. CONDITION: Lock & hammer are very good, exhibiting some muted case color. Bbl has reblued finish. Breech is dated 1863 with “VP / EAGLE HEAD / G”. Stock is sound with scattered dings and nicks. Iron butt-plate fits stock poorly. Rear clamping band replaced by more recently crafted band, which is retained by a screw into stock. Attached to this gun is an 1853 Enfield bayonet, grey/brown with areas of orig shine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58634 JS22 (1,500-2,500)

820
$2,070.00

RIFLED MUSKET WITH RICHMOND TYPE II LOCK. Cal. 58. NSN. 40” part oct bbl. Lockplate marked “C.S. / RICHMOND, VA.” in front of hammer with the date “1862” vertically at rear. Bbl is dated 1864. Bbl also has “V / P / eagle head” on left quarter flat and “A star” mark on left flat. “ESA” cartouche is visible on left flat of stock. There is some modification of wood in lockplate cavity. 18-1/2” socket bayonet is marked “C & CO” on left side of socket. Leather sling is carved “LIZE PSC 5TH USI”. CONDITION: Considerable armory bright shows on bbl, mixed with surface rust and light pitting. Stock has several scratches. Coating of varnish has age cracking. Bayonet matches condition of bbl. Mechanically fine. 4-58723 (3,000-5,000)

821
$5,175.00

1861 RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. This Richmond Rifle-Musket is made from model 1855 Harper’s Ferry Stock. It utilized a U.S. surcharged iron butt-plate cut for a patchbox; however stock does not have patchbox. 40” bbl. Lock is marked, “RICHMOND VA” forward of lock. Rear of lock is dated “1861”. Only the V in the VP Eagle proof remains due to pitting. Nose cap is braded and brass which is correct for a model 1855 stock. Stock shows no inspector marks which would be correct for Confederate assembly of captured U.S. parts. CONDITION: Stock is sound, exhibits a couple hairline cracks. There is a 1” gouge in stock between front bands. “Richmond VA” stamping on lock mark is light but still readable. The “1861” date is well struck. Iron surfaces are grey with scattered pitting. There are file marks around the breech. Rear sight and front band are probable replacements. Edwards Collection 4-58551 JS19 (6,000-8,000)

822
$3,450.00

1862 RICHMOND RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. This is the standard production Richmond rifle-musket. 40” bbl, 56” overall length. Bbl has VP over Eagle proof. Barrel has the correct T-slot for rear sight. From front band forward gun has a restored forestock including front bands & nose cap. Ramrod appears to be orig however. Nose cap appears to be correct Richmond type though it’s probably not orig to this particular gun. CONDITION: Butt stock exhibits 5” by 2” area of erosion. Bbl lock is grey/bright with overall pitting. No trace of rifling is present in bore. Edwards Collection 4-58552 JS20 (4,000-6,000)

822a
$0.00

RARE COFER AGENT MARKED SHOTGUN. NSN. T.W. Cofer of Portsmouth, VA was a well-known Confederate gun dealer and manufacturer of one of the most famous Confederate revolvers. He also imported guns in his shop before the war. English dbl bbl shotgun marked “R. Hughes” on locks, and “LONDON FINE TWIST” on bbl flat forward of hammers. Forward of this mark is a 4-1/2” gilded floral panel, which reads: “T.W. Cofer & Co. Portsmith, VA”. Very few have survived and only a handful are known. CONDITION: Stock is sound with small nicks and scratches. Iron surfaces are smooth and brown/black with scattered pitting. Gun appears complete. 4-59162 (7,500-9,500)

823
$3,220.00

HISTORICAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. NSN. 12 ga. 28” ribbed Damascus bbls. Marked “SCHNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS TENN.” on top of the rib. There are Birmingham proof marks on the bottom of the bbls and breech plugs. There is an oval silver plate in the right cheek of the stock inscribed “Captured at the Battle / of Stone River from Genl / Wheeler’s command, Jany. 1st 1863. / Presented to C. J.Dart from / Capt B.R.Wagner, 4th Regt V.R.C. / Decr. 25th 1864.” There is a long octagonal recess in the stock above the plate but its purpose is not known. CONDITION: Metal has been heavily cleaned. Rear six inches of the bbl rib has separated, been soldered and is loose again. Stock has been repaired and refinished with some slivers missing along the forearm. Ramrod is missing. Mechanically good. 4-58264 FS716 (3,000-5,000)

824
$21,850.00

HISTORIC CAPTURED AND CARVED CONFED. RICHMOND RIFLED-MUSKET AND BAYONET TAKEN AT FORT FISHER. A marvelous identified and captured Confed. musket-probably the best I’ve ever encountered. The musket is a mid-war production Richmond Rifled Musket that is undeniably authentic and complete in every way. This Richmond musket has a 40” rnd bbl in .58 cal, measuring 55 ½” overall. Iron lock plate marked: “C.S/Richmond, Va.” and dated “1863” behind the hammer. The musket has the correct brass butt plate and nose cap and retains its orig rear sight and ramrod-so often missing or replaced. The walnut stock is correct for this model and has the distinctive Richmond pattern “cut” inside the lock plate mortise. On the left side of the musket’s rear stock is the bold incised carving “TAKEN AT FORT FISHER, JANUARY 15, 1865”. Additionally, on the stock’s face opposite the lock plate is the captor’s name “W. REID” carved in the same hand. Some research needs to be complete among the rosters of the Union forces in this critical battle to determine the unit and service of the Confed. musket’s captor. Collins & Co. manufactured its accompanying bayonet and is surcharged “U.S.” surmounting the numeral “25”. Fort Fisher, known as the Gibraltar of the South was a critical part of the Confederacy’s defenses-protecting the South’s last major seaport Wilmington, NC. The Christmas Day attack in 1864 by a joint army/navy Union force on Fort Fisher fizzled when Gen. Benjamin F. Butler pulled out his troops, and returned to Hampton Roads, Va. Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant wrote that he would “be back again with an increased force and without the former commander”. The new commander assigned to the task was Gen. Alfred H. Terry, one of Butler’s former division commanders, and the increased force arrived composed of 8,000 men in three white divisions and one African-American division. Located at the end of a long peninsula, Fort Fisher was a massive L-shaped earthwork that stretched 682 yards across the neck of land and another 1,898 yards down the beach. Armed with 44 heavy cannon to protect the approaches to the Cape Fear River and 125 other cannon to be used in its defense, and manned by 1,500 soldiers, the Fort was a formidable target. Terry and Porter devised a plan of attack, and on Jan. 13, 1865, under cover-fire from Porter’s 44 ships, Terry’s men went ashore and established a beachhead five miles north of the Fort. Terry set his African-American troops to work building and manning a strong line of works across the peninsula to hold off any Confed. threat to his rear. Terry scouted the land face of the fort and decided to make his attack there. To aid in the attack, Porter recruited 2,000 sailor and marine volunteers to storm the Fort from the ocean side simultaneously with the army’s assault. Confed. Gen. W.H.C. Whiting, planner and builder of the fort, was unsuccessful in his efforts to get reinforcements and returned to Fort Fisher on the morning of the 13th. All day and night on the 13th and 14th of Jan, the navy continued it ceaseless attack preparing the way for an assault by Union Inf., sailors, and marines. At 2:30 P.M. on Jan. 15, 1865, the great ship-borne guns suddenly fell silent, signaling the Union soldiers to attack. The Rebels rushed to defend the parapets with rifles and whatever artillery was still serviceable. The Yankee sailors and marines were repulsed in their attack on the Fort’s northeast face, but on the other end of the land face, Union troops gained a footing and progressed from one gun emplacement to another in vicious hand-to-hand fighting. Gen. W.H.C. Whiting, who had spent almost two years planning and building the great fort was mortally wounded. One by one, each traverse on the land face fell to the attackers, and the outnumbered defenders falling back and regrouping to contest every inch. Col. Lamb fought valiantly to save Fort Fisher only to be severely wounded himself. Once the northern wall of the fort had fallen, the rest of the bastion was doomed. The Confed. forces continued the struggle down the beach, finally surrendering at around 10:00 P.M. that night. A marvelous, complete and orig Confed. Richmond rifled-musket and bayonet further enhanced by its historic and orig carving and its relationship to one of the last heroic struggles of the Confederacy. CONDITION: All of the iron furniture has a pleasing brown uncleaned patina. Some old tool marks are visible here and there and the stock has traces of old varnish. Carving appears authentic and of the period. Musket is in good, solid condition complete with sights, sling swivels and orig ramrod with the expected wear from battlefield use. Bayonet has a gray patina and is in fine condition. 4-58268 CW30 (12,000-15,000)

824a
$1,035.00

WONDERFUL FOLK ART INLAID PATRIOTIC VIOLIN AND CASE. A mid-19th C. violin measuring 24-1/2” overall with the body measuring 8” across at its widest point, fashioned of fancy tiger striped maple and ebony. Of standard form having two opposing “S”-shaped piercings or sounders in the face. The body has a very narrow satin wood sgl line inlay around the entire border. The neck, facing, harp, and keys are fashioned of ebony. The sides and back of the violin are faced in maple with bright and strong tiger-striped grain. At the top in an oval cartouche is an inlaid conch shell of satin wood, mahogany, and tinted maple. At the bottom of the back within a large four-lobed cartouche measuring 5-1/2” x 3-1/2” is a marvelous flying eagle inlaid in satin wood on mahogany with light incised carving. In the eagle’s beak is a long ribbon bearing the motto “E. Pluribus Unum”. In one talon, the eagle holds the staff of a flying American flag surmounted by a liberty cap. Inside the body of the violin is written in pencil “Made by C.S. Wormwood/Brookfield PA 1861”. The case, which appears to be custom wood and to be orig. and consistent with the period of the violin, is of soft wood in coffin form with a raised central ridge on the top. It measures 30” x 9” at its widest point. The exterior is painted in black with an applied brass bale handle and two brass hooks. The interior is lined in wallpaper having a stick and leaf design in red and brown. There is a cloth retainer for the mahogany bow, which is included. The lower body of the case is lined in red velvet. CONDITION: Very good. Violin body shows much wear, but is still quite well preserved, in particular aside from a few nicks and scratches, the inlays on the reverse are superb. Front of the violin is missing its orig bridge. Most of the orig paint is retained on its case. Interior wallpaper and velvet is well worn. 4-60376 (800-1,200)

824b
$1,265.00

TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 50 RF. SN 4346. Usual configuration with 22″ rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver marked “KENTUCKY” which indicates that it was made for the Kentucky Home Guard in a contract of only 2,000 pcs. Wood is straight grain walnut with rounded forearm, sgl band & straight grip with carbine buttplate. It has the unusual feature of sling swivels on top & bottom. This is a 7-shot repeater that operates from a magazine tube located in the left side of the stock & is operated by depressing a release button by the hammer & rotating the bbl to the right which ejects the fired casing and continues on to reload a new cartridge from the magazine. CONDITION: Good. Metal is dark brown patina overall with fine pitting. Stock has a crack in the usual place over the magazine tube and has a dark patina. Mechanics are fine, strong pitted bore. 5-60375 (750-1,500)

824c
$517.00

CIVIL WAR NCO SASH. Non commissioned officer’s red worsted sash. Over 7’ long with red tassels & knots. CONDITION: Fine overall with scattered mothing. Tassels & knots are excellent. 4-60373 (400-800)

825
$161,000.00

EARLY 1863 ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA BATTLE FLAG OF THE 23RD GEORGIA INFANTRY. In September of 1861 Confed. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, in conjunction with Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Gen. Gustave Smith, determined to secure a flag to be used in battle that was so distinct that it could not be confused with the flag of the United States or other Union regimental flags. The result of their conference was the adoption of the famous “Southern Cross” battle flag of the (then) Confed. Army of the Potomac, afterward the Army of Northern VA. The first sets of these new battle flags were made in Richmond from dress silks purchased by the Confed. Quartermaster Dept. and presented to the units of the Army of the Potomac in late November and early December of 1861. As more units joined the forces in the Department of Northern VA, more flags were needed, but the supply of silk in Richmond had been exhausted by the Fall of 1861 purchases, and cotton made for a poor substitute. However, in Oct. of 1861, the Richmond Clothing Depot had received a large quantity (195 bolts) of English wool flag bunting that had run the Union blockade into Savannah in Sept, and with this strong flag material the Richmond Clothing Depot began the regular production of Army of Northern VA battle flags starting in May of 1862. Production continued at the Richmond Clothing Depot through March of 1865, and over 1,000 battle flags were made, following one of the seven successive variances that evolved as the War progressed. This flag follows the pattern of the third type issued by the Richmond Clothing Depot, which was produced the longest (Aug. of 1862 through May of 1864). In conformity to the pattern established in Aug. of 1862, this infantry size battle flag is nearly square, measuring 48″ on its hoist by 49-1/2″ on its fly. The red field is composed of three panels of English wool bunting joined by flat felled seams, the uppermost and lowest panels each being 18″ in width and the center 12″ wide. The red field is traversed, corner to corner and inset, with a dark blue woolen St. Andrew’s cross, 5″ wide, edged on its sides with 9/16″ strips of white cotton. Thirteen, white, 5-pointed stars, each 3-1/2″ across their points, are appliquéd by hand to each side of the cross at 6″ intervals (center to center) from the center star on each arm of the cross. A white wool bunting border, 2″ wide, is folded and stitched along the three exterior edges of the flag, while a white cotton, twill weave, canvas heading, 2-1/8″” wide, is similarly folded and stitched along the staff edge. Three handmade buttonhole eyelets are worked into respectively each end and the center of the heading through which ties passed for securing the flag to its staff. This flag was located in Southern CA, held by the descendants of Col. Emory F. Best, who commanded the 23rd GA Inf. until he was cashiered from Confed. service after a court martial in mid-1863. Col. Best evidently took this flag with him when he was dismissed, since the 23rd GA had received another similar flag (but with battle honors and unit designation) shortly before the battle of Chancellorsville. CONDITION: Flag is in excellent condition A construction and conservation report by Fonda Thomsen accompanies the flag. 8-76148 HMM (100,000-200,000)

826
$0.00

RARE AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTED AND IDENTIFIED PRESENTATION CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG OF KETCHUM GARRITY ALABAMA BATTERY, ARMY OF TENNESSEE. This flag was passed down through the family descendants of Thomas F. Burke, whose name appears on the roster of Capt. W.H. Ketchum’s and (afterwards) Capt. J. Garrity’s AL. Battery (also known as Battery A, 1st Alabama Light Artillery) from 4 May 1861 through 31 Dec. 1863. Although that artillery battery served in the Confederate Army of TN, this flag exhibits most of the proportional characteristics of the flags made for the Army of Northern VA. The flag is essentially square, and (exclusive of the 1-1/2″ deep, yellow cotton fringe that circumvents the three exterior edges) measures 30″ on a side. The red wool flannel field is traversed by a dark blue silk St. Andrew’s cross, 2-3/4″ to 3-1/4″ wide. A white silk edging, 1/4″ wide separates the cross from the field, and thirteen white silk, five-pointed stars, each approximately 2″ across their points once decorated the center and arms of the cross. The flag is finished with a 3/4″ wide while silk heading on its staff edge, pierced with seven hand sewn buttonhole eyelets are worked into the heading for ties to secure the flag to its staff. The red wool flannel used in the making of the field is nearly identical to that used by a Mobile sewing circle for making of a presentation battle flag for Lumsden’s AL Battery. Accompanying the flag is an extremely comprehensive and professional portfolio of documents and research created by the son of the consignor. It includes a comprehensive analysis and report done by noted textile authority Fonda Thomsen (done 7.27.04) concluding the flag is genuine and made during the early part of the Civil War. Also included is an affidavit form John Thomas Wing (born 1912), grandson of Private Thomas F. Burke (enlisted in Ketchum Garrity Battery in May 1861 in Mobile, Alabama.), and a notarized affidavit from his daughter, both stating the flag descended through their family from Pvt. T. F. Burke. Also included is a family tree showing descent from T. F. Burke to present and a special appraisal of value prepared by Barbara Shanley, A.S.A. In addition, a considerable amount of research on the history of the Ketchum Garrity Battery. Originally the battery was formed with about 100 men, four 6lb smoothbore cannons and two 12lb Howitzer guns. Formed in 1861, it saw considerable action in numerous important battles. At Shiloh, it distinguished itself early in the war when it was called upon to defend the retreat of Col. Pond’s entire brigade. Ketchum not only successfully defended the retreat, but was able to retreat and save most of his artillery, establishing himself “as an outstanding officer of the highest merit”. An important and well documented flag. CONDITION: While the field and the cross are in very good condition, the white silk used for the stars, the edging of the cross and the heading has deteriorated badly with time as a result of the bleaching process. Flag, however, has been expertly conserved and framed by Textile Preservation Associates of Keedysville, Maryland, and a report on the flag’s construction and condition by Fonda Thomsen accompanies the flag.

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS: Burke’s records show that he was a member from May 4th, 1861 through to December 31st, 1864 (not 1863). Also note the edge of the flag is not fringed with yellow cotton, but with beautiful gold metallic fringe. Also please note the stars were not white silk but were silk material on which white stars were painted. Also please note that the white silk heading is 1-3/4” wide. Also, in the description it is noted that the flag is by the Tuscaloosa or Mobile, Alabama sewing club, it was specifically the Tuscaloosa sewing circle. Under condition, it should state “the white paint as well as the silk foundation on which the white stars were painted has experienced deterioration”. Also please note the following was deleted from the condition report: “two old repairs can be seen on the flag; the first is generally considered to be a battlefield repair while the second one was likely completed after the war”. Last of all, it is noted that the Ketchum-Garrity battery fought in numerous important engagements, in actuality, more specifically it fought with distinction in many of the great battles of the western theater including Shiloh, Murfreesboro, the Kentucky Campaign, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain/Missionary Ridge, Sherman’s March to Atlanta and Franklin/Nashville. 4-60701 (45,000-75,000)

827
$43,125.00

CONFEDERATE 1ST NATIONAL PRESENTATION FLAG OF THE “PUTNAM LIGHT INFANTRY” OF GEORGIA. On 14 June 1861, Miss Frannie J. Reid, on behalf of the ladies of Eatonton, GA who had contributed love, labor, and expense to the preparation of the flag, presented to Capt. R.T. Davis’ company, the “Putnam Light Infantry”, a newly made Confed. 1st National flag bearing the company’s nickname. This is that flag, and it exhibits the fine workmanship employed by the ladies who made it. When the “Putnam Light Infantry” joined the 12th Regiment GA Vol. Inf. as its Co. G, this flag was retired. The Putnam Light Infantry was formed of boys and men living in Putnam County GA following the Bombardment of Fort Sumpter. They marched to Richmond, VA for assignment in the newly constituted Confed. States Army and were organized and mustered in, along with other militia companies from GA, as Co. G of the 12th Regiment GA Vol. Inf. Richard Tarply Davis was the Captain of this company. Edward Johnson was appointed Colonel of the new Regiment. Co. G would fight throughout the War with the 12th GA Inf. in Lee’s Army of Northern VA and they were present in the most historic and important battles of the Eastern Theater of war. Leaving Richmond in late 1861, they joined Jackson’s Valley Campaign, skirmished near Seven Pines and joined the Seven Days Battle. In rapid succession the 12th participated in battles at Beaver Dam Creek, Gaines’ Mills, and Malvern Hill. They followed Lee’s army in his first invasion of the North fighting through South Mountain and on to Antietam. In Dec. 1862 they fought at Fredericksburg and in the spring of the new year; Chancellorsville. That summer they again marched North and fought in the Gettysburg Campaign. In late 1863 and 1864, the 12th GA Inf. fought at Mine Run, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Lynchburg, Monocacy, Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek and the Siege of Petersburg. This hard fought unit finished their service fighting in the spring of 1865 at Fort Stedman and Appomattox Court House. Captain Davis, Commanding Co. G or the Putnam Light Inf. was mortally wounded in the company’s first campaign in May 1861. Measuring 39″ on its hoist by 69″ on its fly, the flag follows the basic precepts that defined on 4 March 1861 the “Stars & Bars”, the First National flag adopted by the Confed. Provisional Congress meeting at Montgomery, AL. The field is composed of three silk horizontal bars, the uppermost and lowermost red and 13″ wide each, while the central bar is white and approximately 12-1/2″ to 13″ wide. Inset into the upper, staff corner and extending down to the top of the lowermost red bar, is a dbl layer of dark blue silk, 26″ on the hoist by 27″ on the fly forming the canton. In the upper two-thirds of this canton, appliquéd to each side by hand, are 7 white, five-pointed cotton stars, set in an horizontal ellipse and representing the seven Southern states that had seceded from the Union when this flag design was adopted. In the lower third of the canton, on the obverse side, the ladies of Eatonton embroidered the nickname of the unit, “Putnam Light-Infantry” in red block letters with a yellow-gold edge, 2-3/4″ and 1-5/8″ high, respectively for upper and lower case letters. On the reverse side, in approximately the same location, the ladies embroidered the Latin phrase “Venimus ut Vincamus”, which translates to “We shall come that we shall conquer”. A dark blue silk heading, 1-1/2″ wide along the hoist edge, into which were worked by hand three whipped button hole eyelets, completed the flag and allowed it to be tied to a staff. The flag descended in the consignor’s family from Alexander Sidney Reid who served in Putnam Light Inf. Accompanying is a transcribed copy of a letter written to the Southern Federal Union newspaper issue of June 25, 1861 regarding the departure of the Putnam Light Infantry for Richmond. CONDITION: Flag is in excellent condition with the noted exception of the white silk center bar. Due to the bleaching process, this bar has shattered and deteriorated to small fragments that a conservator may be able to restore to their orig shape. Fortunately the flag has been covered with mesh netting that preserved most of the flag and saved the pieces of the white bar. A rare opportunity to own a Confederate presentation First National flag with a solid documented history to one of the hardest fought Infantry companies in any Georgia regiment. 4-59096 (25,000-50,000)

828
$40,250.00

TIFFANY & CO. 34-STAR U.S. NATIONAL COLOR OF FAMOUS NEW YORK BATTERY THAT FOUGHT AT GETTYSBURG. 34-star (1861-1863) all silk, U.S. National Color of the 4th Independent Battery New York Volunteer Artillery. This unofficial artillery battery guide color is made in the same style as the smaller (18″ by 24″) “general guide flags” provided with the stands of colors purchased by donors through Tiffany & Company of New York City for presentation to infantry units from that and adjoining states throughout the Civil War but in a larger format, measuring 23″ on the hoist by 35-1/2″ on the fly. The general configuration is that of the United States national flag, and it is accordingly composed of thirteen alternating red and white silk horizontal stripes, each 1-7/8″ wide, commencing and ending with a red stripe. A dark blue silk canton 13-1/8″ on the hoist by 13-3/8″ on the fly is inset into the field, extending downward from the top through the seventh stripe; this canton bears thirty-four yellow-gold, silk embroidered five-pointed stars, each 1-1/2″ across its points, and set in six horizontal rows: 6-6-5-5-6-6. A dark blue silk sleeve, 5/8″ wide when flat, for an iron rod that screwed into the flag’s staff completes the hoist edge of the flag. The silk embroidered inscription, “4th. Independent/N.Y. Battery.” in 1-1/4″ and 3/8″ high upper and lower case script lettering, decorates the center (red) and the eighth (white) stripes, respectively in yellow-gold and red embroidery. The 4th New York Independent Battery was formed as an engineer company in New York City in late October of 1861 but was changed to artillery service on 7 December 1861 and in March of 1862 sent to the “seat of the war” and attached to Hooker’s Division of the 3rd Army Corps. Its most notable achievement occurred at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on 2 July 1863, when its four of its six Parrott Rifles held the left flank of the division line against the onslaught of Hood’s Division in the Devil’s Den. In this action the battery lost three of its guns, two of its men killed and another ten wounded as well as eleven horses and was so debilitated that the battery was broken up and its survivors distributed among other New York artillery batteries on 4 December 1863. It is likely that this flag served with the unit during its 1862 and 1863 campaigns. CONDITION: For its age, as a silk flag, this national color is in remarkably good condition, with only minor damage to the fly end due to service wear and a cracking separation starting where the flag was once folded in half. The flag has been professionally framed, and only minor water staining is noticeable in the upper pair and central stripes. 8-76149 (25,000-40,000)

829
$9,775.00

MODEL OF 1862 (34 STARS) U.S. “STARS & STRIPES” CAVALRY GUIDON. Regulation “Stars & Stripes” (“New Pattern”), Model of 1862 (34 star) company guidon for cavalry and light artillery. From 1833 through 1861, the guidons used to guide the movements of dragoon, mounted rifle, and cavalry companies as well as those of “light” (field) artillery batteries was a relatively simple design. Except for markings, these small (27″ hoist by 41″ fly) company flags were alike and consisted of two horizontal bars, red over white, cut swallow tailed, with the cut of the swallowtail centered 27″ from the hoist edge. Supposedly, because these flags resembled the Confederate national flag (the “Stars & Bars”), on 7 Jan. 1862, the Secretary of War issued a directive that henceforth the design of the guidons of cavalry and light artillery would conform to the current U.S. national flag, the “Stars & Stripes”, while overall dimensions and shape were to remain as before. (In fact, when the existing stock of red over white guidons were altered by Philadelphia contractors, the cut of the swallowtail was made considerably deeper, usually between 16″ and 19″ from the staff). This “Stars & Stripes” guidon conforms to the “new pattern”. It’s exterior dimensions, 25-3/4″ on the hoist by 38-3/4″ on the fly, fall within the acceptable tolerances permitted by the Army’s quartermaster inspectors, and the distance from the hoist to the cut of the swallowtail is 18-1/8″. The field of the guidon consists of 13 horizontal alternating red and white silk stripes, commencing and ending with a red stripe, each approximately 2″ wide. A dark blue silk canton, 14-1/8″ high on the hoist by 15-1/8″ (the latter including the 1-7/8″ wide sleeve for the staff) is inset into the upper, staff corner, extending down through seven stripes. This canton bears on each of its sides 34 gold painted, 5-pointed stars, each 1-1/4″ across their points. 30 of the stars are set in two concentric elliptical rings. The inner ring bears 12 stars and the outer ring 18; one additional star graces each corner of the canton to bring the total to the number of states in the Union between Jan. of 1861 and June of 1863. Although the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department would contract (through a dozen firms) for no fewer than 7,856 of the “new pattern” guidons during the American Civil War, most of these would be of the 35 star pattern contracted for after W VA’s admission into the Union on 20 June 1863, and only 2,620 of these were purchased before the admission of that state, and accordingly bear only 34 stars. Most of these “mid-war” issued guidons show the considerable wear of field use. CONDITION: For a silk “Model of 1862” guidon, this flag is in remarkably good condition with the lower point of the swallowtail intact and only minor wear to the upper point. At some point in its career, however, this guidon fell into a fire while furled around its staff. The result is that four matching burn holes appear through the canton and the two stripes below it across the length of the flag at this point. No information is available as to what occasioned this burning or when it occurred. 4-59026 HMM (8,000-12,000)

830
$0.00

REGIMENTAL FLANK MARKER OF THE 6TH NEW YORK INFANTRY (“BILLY WILSON ZOUAVES”), 1861. One of a pair of flags to mark and identify the location of each flank of a regiment when drawn up in line of battle. This particular flag was presented to the 6th Regiment NY Vol. Inf. (nicknamed the “Billy Wilson Zouaves)” as a part of a stand (set) of colors consisting of two blue silk flank markers and a blue silk regimental color bearing the coat-of-arms of the City of NY on one side and the coat-of-arms of the State of NY on its field. These stands of colors were presented to volunteer regiments raised in NYC by the Committee on National Affairs of the City’s Common Council, after manufacture by George Brandon and John Styles on special order by the city. Until the dissolution of that partnership in May of 1862, Brandon & Styles delivered no fewer than 39 stands of such flags, including this flank marking flag of the 6th NY Vols. George Brandon continued to accept City of NY contracts for similar flags until the end of the War. The marker’s dark blue field measures 25-7/8″ on its hoist by 28-3/8″ on its fly (inclusive of the 3/4″ wide sleeve that circumvented the iron rod that was screwed into the marker’s staff); a 1-1/2″ deep yellow silk twisted fringe finished the three exterior sides of the flag. In its center of the obverse side the marker bears the figure “6” (5-3/8″ high) followed by the raised lower case letters “th”, each with a period underneath (and 2-3/4″ high), and they have a thin red shadow, low and to the viewer’s left. These numerical identifying inscriptions are painted directly to the blue silk, and are not displayed against a gold edged red painted disc as are the later production markers from Brandon & Styles. [Only two other NY regiments are known to have flown similar markers- the 1st Engineers and the 9th Inf. (“Hawkins Zouaves”). It is probable, therefore, that this marker saw service near Pensacola in late 1861, including the action on Santa Rosa Island]. Arced over the “6th” designation are the four Roman upper case gold letters, “N.Y.S.V.” (for NY St. Vols), each 2-1/2″ high and with a narrow red shadow, low and to the viewer’s left. The gold painted (also with a red shadow, low and left), block letters “REGIMENT.”, below the numerical identification in a straight line, (2-3/8″ high) completes the unit’s regimental abbreviation. CONDITION: Not only is this flag configuration VERY RARE (only one other set has been recorded), but the flag is in excellent shape, with only a few minor cracks in the silk where the paint has flexed, and it has been professionally framed. Comes with a copy of printed conservation study by Sarah C. Stevens, “Do You Know Where You Are? Silk Flank Markers from the Civil War” (2003 North American Textile Conservation Conference), and a copy of the 4-part article by Howard Michael Madaus, “Camp Colors, General Guide Flags and Flank Markers in the United States Army, 1861-1865” (Military Collector & Historian, 1996-1997). 4-58343 HMM (13,000-20,000)

831
$0.00

LARGE (5′ 8″ BY 11′) COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED 35 STAR U.S. NATIONAL FLAG. A large (68″ on the hoist by 132″ on the fly) machine sewn, 35 star (1863-1865) U.S. national flag. While not approximating either of the closest size standard military size flags (10′ by 20′ U.S. Army “Storm” Flag or 6.33′ by 12′ U.S. Navy Ensign “No. 9″), this commercially produced 35 star U.S. national flag may have seen military service as a result of a private or state purchase. In conformity with the 1818 Flag Act, the field of this flag is composed of 13 alternating horizontal red and white wool bunting stripes, commencing and ending with red, varying in width between 5″ and 6″ but most 5-1/2″ wide +/- 1/4″, joined by flat felled seams sewn with white sewing thread on a treadle machine. Inset into the upper, hoist corner, also machine sewn with white thread is a dark blue, wool bunting canton formed by joining horizontally two 18″ widths of bunting to form a canton 35-1/2″ on the hoist by 45″ to 46″ on the fly. 35 white cotton muslin, 5-pointed stars, each measuring between 5-1/4″ to 6″ across their points are hand appliquéd to the canton in five horizontal rows of seven stars each. 34 of these stars are sewn to the obverse side of the canton, and the blue wool bunting on the reverse side of the canton has been cut away and hemmed under to show stars that are 4-1/4″ to 4-1/2″ across their points. In an anomaly of production, however, the fifth star from the hoist in the third horizontal row of stars is appliquéd to the reverse side and the blue wool bunting opposite it on the obverse side has been cut away and hemmed under to expose the white star. The hoist edge is finished by the attachment of a 2″ wide white cotton, twill weave, canvas heading having a 2-pc brass grommet (15/16″ outer diameter and 7/16” inner diameter) worked into each end of the heading. On the reverse side of the heading in blue stenciled figures and letters within an oval border is the enigmatic inscription, “37-1/2 yds”, possibly the length of the roll of canvas from which the heading was made. On the obverse side of the heading appears to be the flag’s owner’s name, in ink: “Dickey” at the lower edge and “H H DICKEY” near the top edge. Further research may yield a connection of this name with a military figure from the Civil War. CONDITION: This flag is in very good condition. A few tears and holes in the lower two stripes, close to the heading have been patched, but both the damage and the repairs are thought to be contemporaneous to the flag’s Civil War service. 4-60215 HMM (3,500-5,500)

832
$51,000.00

CONFEDERATE DANCE REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 265. Of the approximate 100 Dance pistols that survive, about 85 are 44 Cal. Of these 85 guns, this gun probably falls in the top 10-20%, making this one of the top ten or fifteen 44 Cal. Dances known. SN 265 is found on all major parts including bbl, latch, loading arm, plunger, wedge, cylinder, frame, trigger-guard, and backstrap. Overall edges are sharp. Action is tight and very good. This gun by NRA standards grades good to very good. By confederate standards this gun is fine. Dance revolvers saw hard Confederate use, and the men who carried these knew where they were made and were proud to carry one. Gun appears to be 100% orig and authentic in every regard and is much above average of most encountered specimens. All screws, cones, sight and internal parts appear orig, even the wedge screw which is often lost or restored is orig. CONDITION: SNs are all well struck and fully discernable. SN appears on both left and right side of loading arm. SN 267 is over struck SN 265 on right side of loading arm. Brass backstrap & trigger-guard are yellow brass showing areas of patina in protected areas. Brass was either cleaned or has been handled frequently. Iron surfaces of the gun are grey/brown with scattered pitting overall. Grips show some shrinkage and one 1/4” crack but are well fit to gun. 4-59164 (50,000-70,000)

833
$27,600.00

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER. Cal. 36. The consignor states that the pistol was purchased directly from the descendents of Abram S. Keller, Sergant, Co. K, 37th Regiment, VA. Inf. SN 1433. 7-1/2” bbl, 14” overall length. SN 1433 is found on bbl, frame, trigger-guard, cyl. Secondary number 23 is found on wedge, hammer, and butt of left stock. A cryptic “M” is found on bbl, cylinder, backstrap, trigger-guard, and frame. Roman numeral XXVII is found on trigger-guard and backstrap. This is a fine first model Griswold. Most saw very hard use and are very worn. Bbl still exhibits very good rifling. In most first models Griswolds, the delineating line of the bbl housing is not very well defined. In this gun, line of bbl housing is quite crisp and sharp. After SN 1515 bbl housings were all half oct. Safety pins on cylinder are all intact. Cryptic “M” is easy to read on back of cylinder. Twist cylinder is readily discernable. This gun appears all orig and authentic. All screws appear orig and of Griswold manufacturing. Griswold had his own screw making machine and the screws have a distinctive thread and taper which is hard for restorers to copy. Brass frame exhibits a nice mustard patina. Action is very good and crisp. This is about as fine a first model as can be expected. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are grey with small dings and scattered pitting. Brass still exhibits good patina. Stocks fit gun well with some shrinkage. 4-58370 JS24 (25,000-35,000)

834
$20,700.00

GRISWOLD & GUNNISON CONFED. BRASS FRAME REVOLVER. A very nice example of one of the most desirable and rare, Confed. manufactured brass frame revolvers. This revolver is a copy of the 1851 Colt Navy in .36 cal with a 6-shot cylinder having distinguishing features such as the Dragoon type barrel and a brass frame. On this variant, the breech of the bbl is rounded at the top. SN 1240 marked on the bbl lug, underside of frame and cylinder. Unlike many others, the serial numbers on this revolver are stamped in the same location as a Colt (bottom of bbl lug, in front of trigger guard and on the side of the cylinder) while the great majority observed have the numbers stamped on the right or left side. The profile of this revolver has the distinctive Griswold and Gunnison upward angle of the butt. The bbl has 6 lands and grooves, turning clockwise, and there is a considerable gain twist in the fore half of the bbl. The hammer has a roller, and the cylinder has 6 safety pins. From July 1862 until the end of the Civil War, Griswold & Gunnison produced revolvers, at the rate of about 100 per month. Their factory was destroyed on Nov. 22, 1864, by the 3rd Union KT Cav. Serial numbers were stamped with individual digits much larger than on the other Confed. handguns. Another typical characteristic of the Griswold is the tilt of the bottom of the grip, as if it would has been bent to the rear. Based on the serial numbers, Griswold & Gunnison produced about 3,700 revolvers between 1862 and 1864, which is more than any other Confed. manufacturer and almost as many as all Confed. manufacturers produced together. A fine opportunity to purchase one of the great scarcities in Civil War small arms collecting. CONDITION: Very good. I did not disassemble this handgun to inspect interior parts but all look to be orig, having consistent wear and age. Overall appearance is very attractive with a nice untouched patina-mellow brass and plum/brown steel. Grips show wear and are somewhat shrunk-a peculiarity of these handguns. Gun is mechanically fine. 4-60221 (20,000-25,000)

835
$13,800.00

CONFED. OFFICER’S INSCRIBED COLT M1860 ARMY WITH CONFED. HOLSTER. An exceptional set inscribed to Lt. Col. Cotten of the 44th NC Inf. accompanied by a scarce and rare Confed. made brown leather holster. The revolver is a standard Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in .44 cal. with rebated cylinder, iron back strap, brass trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grips, SN 45029, all matching. Inscribed on the iron back strap in Olde English characters is: “Lt. Col. R.C. Cotten. 44th N.C.” Accompanying the revolver is a wonderful brown leather Confed. style holster with a large tear-drop style outer flap which affixes beneath a brown leather strap running from the side seam to the belt loop on the reverse. The single wide belt loop is affixed to the body of the holster with three copper rivets. The holster is crudely stitched up the underside. This officer is listed in the records as Richard Clifford Cotten (Cotton) and had joined the 44th NC Inf. regiment as Capt. of Co. E. On March 28, 1862 he was appointed Lt. Col.. Apparently because of his advance age (76 years) he resigned on June 10, 1862. The history of this regiment is extensive as they served throughout most of the war. Organized in Raleigh, NC in March 1862 the newly formed regiment united with the 47th and 52nd NC Inf. under a Brigade commanded by Gen. James G. Martin. Sent to Petersburg, Va., they shortly thereafter departed to construct fortifications at Drewry’s Bluff. During the remainder of this year-until Lt. Col. Cotton’s resignation, they served guard duty on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. An important article which appeared in the Spring 1992 issue of The Texas Gun Collector titled “Southern Pride, a Story of a Soldier and His Colt Revolver” by Dr. James T. Brown (editor of the magazine), provides the research, background and family history of Lt. Col. Cotten and his war-time service. Additionally, other photocopied materials related to the Cotten family history, the research process and the writing of this article accompany this lot. CONDITION: Revolver is in good condition with all matching serial numbers, & a dark uncleaned plum brown patina overall. Rebated cylinder is larked with a “D” and a “C” which may indicate a condemned U.S. inspected revolver. Holster is quite nice with some minor losses to the toe and a flexed and crackled surface at the out flap’s top fold. Inscription appears to be hand engraved and the surface wear is consistent with the revolver. As always, the purchaser should examine the inscription to his or her own satisfaction. 4-60693 CW20 (12,500-17,500)

836
$19,550.00

EXTREMELY RARE LANCASTER TEXAS MADE CLARK & SHERRARD DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 241. This is among the rarest of Civil War-era revolvers. There are probably fewer than ten guns of this model known. Bill Gary, in his excellent reference Confederate Revolvers, only lists six known serial numbers. Serial number 231 in his book is maker marked “CLARK & SHERRARD & CO. | LANCASTER, TEXAS” and cylinder is engraved with military motifs and “TEXAS ARMS”. An etched gun like this sold for about $80,000 several years ago. There are 4 known etched guns. There are only 6 or 7 un-etched guns known to us. These guns have been written about in several articles over the years. Gluckman and Stewart & Fuller in their 1940s titles state that these revolvers were made in 1862-64 under Texas or Confederate contract. Later titles state that parts for guns were made but not assembled until after the war. Other authors surmise that some parts were assembled for private Confederate purchase and that purported Confederate-used guns exist. Most examples are well-used like this one and other known Confederate-made and used guns. Bill Gary in his books state these guns are post-Civil War. Regardless of history, this is a very rare Texas-made dragoon revolver that saw a lot of use. Serial number 241 is found on bottom of bbl housing and frame. Trigger guard and back strap are not numbered but fit very well, as do stocks. One screw is missing from back strap; otherwise, gun is complete. Some parts may be from Colt dragoon, but none are numbered and all parts appear to be orig from time of use. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/black overall with pitting. Bore is good with strong rifling. Frame has large crack and welded/braised repair. Brass trigger guard and back strap are cleaned. Stocks are sanded and cleaned and appear better than rest of gun. Gun indexes and functions well. 8-76155 JS001 (15,000-20,000).

837
$20,125.00

RARE LE MAT 2ND MODEL GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 10.65 mm (about 42 cal). SN 1834. Paris made revolver with 6-11/16″ full oct bbl marked on top flat, in hand engraved script, “SYST. LE MAT BTE S.G.D.G. PARIS”. It has a left side mounted rammer with serial number on most visible parts. It has second type dbl detent locking pin and a 9-shot cylinder with 16 ga. smoothbore bbl that is also pivot for cylinder. Hammer has articulated nose for firing both cyl & smoothbore bbl. It also has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with integral lanyard loop in buttcap. Right side of bbl, along with serial number, has the star & “LM” proof. Face of cylinder has a stamped “B” indicating Paris production. CONDITION: Fine. Metal overall retains a light blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Mechanics are fine, grips show moderate wear retaining generous amounts of orig varnish. Revolver bore is strong & bright with fine pitting. Shotgun bore is bright & shiny. 4-59165 (17,500-22,500)

838
$0.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH ASSOCIATION TO A TENNESSEE CAPTAIN IN THE CIVIL WAR. This Remington revolver is accompanied by a sworn affidavit and related records which trace this gun back to a family member in the 1960’s directly related to Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken, Co. K, 43rd TN Inf., C.S.A. The revolver, SN 39082, is a standard Remington New Model Army in .44 cal with a 6-shot rnd cyl, 8” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips, iron frame and brass trigger guard. This revolver has “U.S.” inspector markings on its various metal parts and there is a trace of an inspector’s cartouche on the left grip. Accompanying this Remington is an affidavit dated Jan. 1972 that relates the purchase of this gun to a family member from Baltimore, MD named John Newton Aiken-who was the grandson-of Capt. Aiken. Additionally a copy of the last will and testament of Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken and a copy of his parole dated 1863 are included. The 43rd TN Inf. was detached to East TN in 1862 where they guarded the bridges including the important Hiawassie bridge at Charleston, TN. The regiment was reported to be poorly armed during late 1861 through early 1862 with flintlock muskets or shotguns but was later outfitted with better weapons and moved into VA. From this point they participated in minor engagements during an attempted invasion of KY. While in KY, the regiment camped for some time at Mount Sterling where the regiment was presented with a large and handsome battle flag by the ladies of the area. It was received by Lt. Col. Key in an eloquent address and history records that the battle flag of the 43rd, when surrendered, had 972 bullet holes in it that could be counted. After a time the 43rd returned to Lenoir Station in TN. While at Lenoir Station, the regiment became part of a brigade composed of three TN Inf. regiments, a NC Inf. regiment and a battery of MD artillery. On Dec. 22, 1862 the brigade was dispatched by rail to fortify the City of Vicksburg, MS and was engaged in picket duty and the building of fortifications around the city. On May 15, 1863 while in the rear guard on the march to Raymond, MS, the 43rd was engaged by Federal troops at Big Black River and Bakers Creek. The 43rd fell back to Vicksburg and for the next 47 days was stranded in the Siege of Vicksburg. On July 4, 1863 the city fell and Capt. Aiken was paroled. CONDITION: Revolver is in excellent condition having about 40% of its orig factory blued finish. All markings are sharp. Grips show light wear and there are few nicks, scrapes and light surface pitting in a few areas. Two lightly carved initials on the butt strap “FH”. 4-60692 (12,500-17,500)

839
$4,887.00

VERY FINE GOLD-PLATED TRANTER DOUBLE ACTION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 12826T. 31 Cal. 3-3/4” oct bbl. Marked “W.TRANTER’S / PATENT” in an oval on the left side of the frame and loading lever. There are no retailer’s marks on the revolver, but the gun has an undocumented history of Confederate usage. The black leather single flap holster is certainly Confederate style holster. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 95% of the gold-plating on the metal surfaces. Finely checkered walnut grips retain most of their varnish. Mechanically good. Holster has some mild chipping around the edges and cracking on the surfaces. 4-59245 FS745 (3,500-5,000)

840
$8,050.00

CASED ENGRAVED CONFEDERATE USED SMALL SIZE TRANTER REVOLVER. Cal. .32. SN 35754T. Blue finish with 3-7/8” ovoid shaped oct bbl with tiny dovetail front sight and grooved rear sight. The top strap and top flat of bbl are marked “MADE BY W. TRANTER. FOR A. B. GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS”. It is very nicely engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns. The rammer is mounted on the left side and it has Tranter’s unusual dbl trigger extending through a slot in the trigger guard. It has checkered 1-pc walnut grip with engraved iron butt cap. Accompanied by an orig English, mahogany casing with rnd medallion lid, green baize lining, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a small Sykes bag flask, an orig brass 2-cavity mold with iron sprue cutter with # 120 on the sprue cutter. Also included is a small tin of Eley’s caps, a lacquered tin with green label marked “W. TRANTER’S LUBRICATING BULLETS” with other information. Another lacquered tin contains “W. TRANTER’S PATENT LUBRICATING COMPOSTION” WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ORIG GREEN LABEL”. There is also a small Dixon pewter oil bottle and a small cleaning rod with concealed worm. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, retaining about 85-90% glossy, orig blue. Grip is sound with a bruise in the checkering and shows light wear. Flask is near new and the mold shows battering on both sides and 1 side of the sprue cutter extension. Accessories are all fine. Tip of the safety bar is broken and will not allow the hammer to strike the cylinder. Otherwise, mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with light pitting. Case is very fine with a crack in the bottom and retains about 90% orig finish. Lock escutcheon is missing. 4-59166 JR597 (6,000-8,000)

841
$2,875.00

CONFEDERATE TRANTER REVOLVER. SN 21216T. 36 Cal. 4-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “MANUFACTURED FOR. / A. P. GRISWOLD & Co NEW ORLEANS” on the top strap. “W.TRANTER’S / PATENT” is stamped on the left side of the frame, loading lever and trigger. All metal surfaces have light floral scrolled engraving. The safety bar is missing on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Good with 40% of the finish remaining on the frame and bbl. Cylinder is turning to gray. Checkering on the walnut grips is good with minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58627 (3,000-5,000)

842
$2,587.00

SCHEINIGG PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1954. 55 Cal. 6-3/8” oct bbl. This Austrian copy of a Beaumont Adams revolver is marked “SCHEINIGG / OTTOKRING / z WIEN / Austrian dbl headed eagle” on the left side of the frame. “1 / JK” is stamped on the front of the frame. The red stained walnut grips are checkered. The Kerr patent loading lever is numbered “37”. A large lanyard ring is attached to a swivel in the buttcap. CONDITION: Fine. 80% blue on the frame, 50% on the cylinder mixed with scattered surface rust and pitting. Loading assembly, cylinder pin, trigger, hammer and screws are finished bright and have slight rust stains. Mechanically fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58626 FS615 (2,000-3,000)

843
$8,337.00

HISTORIC AND IMPORTANT CAPTURED ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER FROM THE BATTLE OF STONY CREEK STATION, VIRGINIA 1864. An historic captured Confed. used Adams Patent revolver taken by a member of the 4th PA Cav. This revolver was so treasured by its captor that he had an engraved inscription placed on the top strap to document its history. The revolver is a large iron frame Adams Patent 5-shot percussion revolver marked on the right side of the frame “Adams Patent No. 30377” and has a 5 ½” oct bbl 5-shot cylinder and checkered walnuts grips. Flat, creeping style, loading lever on the left side of the bbl. On the top strap of the revolver is engraved “Captured at Stony Creek Station, Va., Dec. 1st 1864 / by Lieut. Wm. Hyndman, Co. A, 4th Penna. Cav”. Stony Creek Station was a critical railroad depot about 19 miles south of Petersburg and heavy action was encountered there on Dec. 1, 1864 by both the 4th PA Cav. and the 1st Maine Cav. This proceeded what is known as the “Stony Creek Raid” from Dec. 7-14, 1864, an action of Maj. Gen. Gouvernor K. Warren against Confed. Genls. A.P. Hill and Wade Hampton. The records how that Hyndman was promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lt., Dec. 13, 1864; to Capt, March 8, 1865; wounded at Upperville, Va., Jan. 21, 1863; wounded and captured at Sulphur Springs, Va., Oct. 12, 1863; wounded March 27, 1865; and mustered out with Co. A, July 1, 1865. A really unusual documented and inscribed captured Confed. used revolver. CONDITION: Good. Revolver is generally in fair condition with traces of its orig blued finish here and there. Loading lever is loose, hand spring non-functional and several small screws, springs and parts are missing from the right side of the frame. 4-58273 CW16 (5,500-7,500)

844
$4,025.00

INSCRIBED FRENCH PINFIRE POCKET REVOLVER AND TINTYPE 20TH LOUISIANA INFANTRY C.S.A. A diminutive French pocket style pin fire revolver about 4mm in cal with fancy engraving and gold inlay. The oct bbl measures 3” long and is marked on the left flat “Acier Fondu” below a cryptic mark. The frame and cylinder is of blued iron with floral engraving and gold inlay. The trigger is without a guard and of the folding variety & the bird’s head style butt is surrounded with iron grip straps. The 2-pc grips are of carved walnut secured with an iron screw and escutcheon. Inscribed on the inside of the grip strap is “Capt. Alphonse Bobet, 20th La. Infty”. The inscription is quite small, appears to be hand engraved, and done in a crude-non-professional style. A full plate tintype accompanies the pistol and was acquired at the same time showing Alphonse Bobet in the driver’s seat of a 2-wheeled wagon containing staved barrels. Alphonse Bobet is listed in the records as serving as Capt, and Quartermaster of the 20th LA Inf. as well as a Lt in Capt. Herrick’s Co., nicknamed the “Orlean’s Blues”. The 20th LA Inf. (Lovell’s) was organized at Camp Lewis in New Orleans on Jan. 3, 1862, by the addition of six independent companies to the 6th LA Battalion. The regiment had strength of 879 men. Many of the men were of Creole descent. Several companies served on detached duty at Fort Jackson, Pass Manchac, and Berwick. The men fought in the Battle of Shiloh. In the battle, commanding officer, Col. Reichard had his horse shot from under him and Maj. Von Zinken lost three horses. The regiment participated in a skirmish at Monterey and in the Battle of Farmington. After spending several months at Tupelo, the regiment participated in the invasion of KY. The men also fought in the Battle of Perryville. When the army went into winter quarters at Shelbyville, TN, Gen. Braxton Bragg ordered the consolidation of the regiment with the 13th LA because of the heavy losses the two units had suffered. This consolidation occurred Nov. 30, 1864. CONDITION: Very good. Revolver has approximately 50% of its orig factory blue and the gold inlay remains bright. Mechanics are fine. Grips show wear. Large format tintype is unframed, faded and somewhat dark but the image is visible. 4-59132 (5,000-10,000)

845
$4,312.00

FINE ENGRAVED PINFIRE REVOLVER, POCKET WATCH, DRAFTING SET, ETC. BELONGING TO FAMOUS CONFEDERATE CARTOGRAPHER, JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS. NSN. 7mm Cal. 3-3/8” oct bbl. Hotchkiss’ name is under the grips. Hotchkiss was self-trained, but served on the staff of several Confederate generals including Jeb Stuart who told him “Make me a map of the Valley.” His maps became famous both among the Confederates who used them for tactics in defeating larger Yankee forces and among Yankees who didn’t have maps as good. After Stuart’s death, he served on staffs of Generals Hill, Ewell and Early. After the war he founded several schools and academies. A set of drafting tools accompanies the lot. There is also a key wind , Fuzee movement, half-hunter gold case watch by “Rt Perry / Liverpool”. The watch is inscribed on the inner cover “JED. HOTCHKISS / TOP ENGR / A.V.D”. The back of the case is engraved with a European village scene. The face of the watch is enamel with four color decoration. It also has a compass set into the three o’clock position & fancy, gold hands. Attached to the watch key is a card stating that it was purchased from the Hotchkiss family in 1965. Among the large number of documents concerning Hotchkiss, is a map of the Guy’s Run Iron Lands, Rockbridge County, VA dated 1878, part of his book on the same subject, published the following year. CONDITION: Revolver retains about 95% of its orig finish, but is missing the top of the hammer and the trigger spring, so it is not functional. Holster is missing the belt loop and is badly flaked and torn. Drafting set is in a rosewood case. All of the drafting tools are in the bottom of the case. Only the compass remains of the tools in the lid. Some of the hinge screws are missing as is the spare nib. Case has some minor scuffs to the lining, otherwise fine. Initials “JH” are engraved in Gothic letters on the lid. Face of the watch has several hairline cracks around the edge. Back is well worn with a crack at the bale where someone tried to force it open. Movement is not working. 4-59123 FS749 (1,000-2,000)

846
$0.00

UNIDENTIFIED & UNMARKED DRAGOON SIZED PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH DANCE ATTRIBUTES. Cal. 44. NSN. It has an unusual 12-7/8” oct to rnd bbl with the rnd section tapered with a small dovetailed front sight. Hammer is notched as the rear sight. It has an early Colt style rammer handle with swelled end and spring loaded detent that locks into a stud dovetailed into bottom of bbl. It is secured to frame by means of cylinder pin with a flat wedge. It has a 6-shot cylinder, 1.857” diameter and 2.213” long plus ratchet. Rear shoulder is rounded with round cylinder stops and six safety pins that are all still partially intact. Bbl lug is .840” thick & 2.007” high. Flat sided frame is thick & heavy with the recoil shields milled away or never present. Bbl lug rests on front tip of frame without any attachment method except wedge. Trigger guard & backstrap strongly resemble a Colt with slightly offset trigger with square back trigger guard & thick backstrap & buttstrap. Hammer spring is very simple flat steel that fits into a notch in back of the thick hammer. Hammer has a Colt style spur with coarse knurling. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip that is made from three pieces glued together and appears to have considerable age. This revolver, while resembling a Dance in some respects, is unlike anything previously noted by this cataloguer and others who are knowledgeable of the subject. It is obviously very old and probably American, but in truth cannot be attributed to any one maker. Accompanied by a fine period holster, obviously made for this revolver with 17” body having a wide top skirt and apparently built as a shoulder holster. Thumb strap that fit over a small brass stud is missing as is a section of shoulder strap. That this revolver & holster saw severe hard use is readily evident by sweat staining & wear on holster itself and the extensive wear on metal & grips. Also accompanied by the book Dance & Brothers, Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy, Wiggins. There is no indication in the book that this was a Dance revolver. CONDITION: Poor to fair with iron a heavily pitted dark brown patina. Cyl pin is apparently worn well undersized and has been wrapped with string & cloth to fill the gap. Brass grip frame is fine and retains a medium mustard patina. It appears that there are internal parts missing as the hammer will not hold a half or full cock. There is no lock bolt or hand. Bore is dark & heavily pitted with no rifling remaining. Book is fine. 4-56748 JR440 (7,500-12,500)

847
$1,725.00

SMALL ENGLISH KNIFE WITH CONFEDERATE HISTORY. 4-1/4” blade. Marked “WILSON / HAWKSWORTH & MOSS” on the left side of the blade. The ivory handle is scratched “James R. Sweet / 33RD Texas Cav. / 1863 / C.S.” and a Texas star containing a “T” in the middle. Accompanying the knife are documents giving Sweet’s history and that of his family. Sweet was the mayor of San Antonio until he resigned to join the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Know-Nothing Party. He entered as a major in the 14th Cav, but was promoted to Lt. Col. when his unit was merged with the 33rd. He remained in Mexico during Reconstruction, not returning to San Antonio until 1873 when he bought the San Antonio Herald. CONDITION: Retains most of the silver on the blade. Left side of the hilt has two natural cracks. No scabbard. 4-59172 FS788 (2,000-2,500)

847a
$57.00

19TH CENTURY TRAVELING WRITING DESK AND 19TH CENTURY IDENTIFIED GENTLEMAN’S WALLET/LEDGER. Writing desk is about 12” x 4” x 9”. Has patriot shield shape escutcheons on top of box. Opens to form writing surface with compartments for ink and writing implements. Billfold is stamped “LORDES PATENT, LITCHFIELD CONN.” and has stencil of owner “Thomas Moore”. Several notes dated 1857 are found in ledger. A partial Confederate stamp is still pasted on inside of cover. 4-60372 (200-300)

847b
$143.00

19TH CENTURY BANJO WITH PATRIOTIC EAGLE AND SHIELD HEAD TIGHTENERS. Wooden neck and brass body, well used. Missing strings, still retains three tensioners. Brass body has 12 cast brass eagle and shield-shaped tensioners. 4-60374 (100-200)

847c
$1,380.00

TWO CONFEDERATE TIN CANTEENS. (1) Classic 6-1/2” tin canteen with one convex and one flat side and tin throat with three tin carrying loops. This is probably the most commonly excavated version of a Confederate tin canteen. This is a very presentable example, still showing large areas of orig surface and large areas of soldering. CONDITION: Numerous dents. Large areas of pitting. Several small pinhead sized holes. (2) About 6” diameter tin canteen with tin carrying rings and tin spout. This particular style canteen is excavated in various military sites from the 1840’s through the Civil War. Leather strap appears to be an old piece of harness leather retained with two iron brads and ends sewn. CONDITION: Canteen overall good. Scattered areas of rusting and pitting. Leather strap is sound, weak at a couple of areas. Thread where ends are sewn appears possibly newer than strap. 4-60377 (1,000-1,500)

848
$33,925.00

A SPECTACULAR ONE-OF-A-KIND PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM OF 100 PROMINENT CONFEDERATE GENERALS, COLONELS, MAJORS AND CAPTAINS. ONCE THE PROPERTY OF COL ST. CLAIR DEARING-25TH NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY. An unbelievable collection of 100 Carte de Visite photographs of Confederate luminaries all housed in its orig embossed album inscribed as the property of Col. St. Clair Dearing who served as the Adjutant of the 25th NC Inf. during the Civil War. The album is a large, leather covered, dbl photo-style album embossed in Old English “PHOTOGRAPHS” within a decorative panel. Manufactured by Ritter in Philadelphia. Also embossed on the font cover are “ST. CLAIR DEARING” and “100 CONFEDERATE GENERALS”. Written in period pencil on the inside front leaf of the album is “This will, in time, be a most invaluable collection of the portraits of Southern Generals this to me from Col Dearing/Dec 25th 1875/ (signature somewhat illegible…last name appears to be “McKubbin”). The index is completely filled in, naming every portrait in the ablum-100 Confederate photographs in all! The list of important surnames is as follows: CONFEDERATE GENERALS/ADMIRALS: Lee (several), Johnston, Jackson, Buchanan, Beauregard, Semmes, Hood, Steuart, Hampton, Forrest, Hill, Longstreet, Ewell, Early, Kirby-Smith, McLaws, S.D. Lee, Polk, Price, Magruder, Wheeler, Cleburn, Morgan, Wilcox, Van Dorn, Pickett, Tucker, Hardee, Chatham, Bragg, Imboden, Bee, Jones, Bowen, Zollicofer, Buckner, Hindeman, Elzey, Archer, Ripley, Geary, Sibley, Breckinridge, Chalmers, Custis Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, Toliferro, Baker, Dearing, Gracie, Haygood, Ashby, Rains, Loring, Marmaduke, Rosser, Garrett, Robertson, Marshall, Payne, Robertson, Jordan, Huger, Tighlman, Pender, Pike, Clingman, Harris. CONFEDERATE FIELD GRADE OFFICERS: Lamar, Rhett, Colquitt, Gonzales, Keitt, Pelham, St. Clair Dearing, Rutledge, Roman, Woddy, Kemper, O’Brien, A.L. Dearing, Mosby, Saunders. CONFEDERATE COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS: Gilmor, Chisholm, Keitt, Smith, Thomas, Harris, Hynes. This list is near, but not complete. A most incredible collection obviously assembled at or near the end of the War and passed along unmolested for generations. Most of the photographs are wartime Carte de Visites. A few are post-war in civilian clothes and a couple, here and there, have been heavily touched up. Some of these are unpublished views; in particular the rare C.S. generals and the field and company grade officers. Two or three appear to be signed (I did not remove any from the album so others may be signed on the reverse). There are also a couple of allegorical photos (C.S. flags, Jackson on horseback) and a few which are down right incredible (like the Carte of the album’s owner Lt. Col. St. Clair Dearing who is in a full standing view, short jacket, holster, 2 pc C.S. on belt, decorated kepi in hand and holding a Scottish Basket Hilt Sword!!!). Far and away this is the finest orig period collection of Confederate photographs I have ever seen. CONDITION: Fair to very good. Album is fragile, spine is separated and taped, and some pages are loose. Carte de Visite photos are, generally very good. A number of them that have been heavily touched up with pencil. Some are tinted, others in their purely orig form. 4-58138 CW2 (25,000-30,000)

849
$9,200.00

ONE OF THE FINEST CARVED AND PAINTED CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEENS EVER TO BE OFFERED. A magnificent and beautifully executed carved Confederate captured wood drum canteen documenting its surrender-with a well done folk art painting on the reverse. An historic relic of the Battle of Port Hudson and a member of the 26th Maine. The canteen is a very nice Confed. cedar wood drum canteen measuring 7 ¼” in diameter and 2 1/8” deep with iron bands and brass or copper strap guides (patina is too dark to determine the non-ferrous metal definitively). On the front face of the canteen is a truly wonderful carving-almost professional in quality as follows: In an arch at the top: SURRENDERED. Immediately below is a spread winged eagle with a banner held in its beak. The name T.H. Smith is carved below, followed by Co. B / 26th Regt ./ Me Vol /July 8th, 1863. In large fancy letters arching on each side of the central engraving is PORT HUSDON. A leafy wreath-like carving is intertwined with the inscription. On the reverse side of the canteen is a lovely and well-done oil painting of a lake and mountain scene with several small sailboats. The 26th Maine Vol. Inf. was organized at Bangor and mustered in for nine months’ service Oct. 11, 1862 serving their entire term in the Western Theater of War. They occupied of Baton Rouge, La., Dec. 1862 through March 13 and participated in operations against Port Hudson March 13-20. They moved to Donaldsonville March 28, thence to Thibodeauxville and Brashear City. Operations in Western LA April 9-May 14, Bayou Teche Campaign April 11-20, Irish Bend April 14, & Bayou Vermillion April 17. They participated in the supply train march from Alexandria to Brashear City, a march of 300 miles, May 21-26. Moved to Algiers May 27, thence to Port Hudson May 29, Siege of Port Hudson May 30-July 8, assault on Port Hudson June 14, surrender of Port Hudson July 8 & ordered home July 25 and mustered out August 17, 1863. The regiment lost 165 members during its term. This magnificent canteen was surrendered to Smith on the very day that Port Hudson fell to the Union Army. One of the nicest captured Confederate relics I’ve encountered in many years. Both carving and painting are beautifully and wonderfully executed. CONDITION: Very good. Canteen itself is tight with a lovely uncleaned patina overall. A minor age crack runs through the carved face of the canteen and there is a little dark age staining with little or no effect to its attractiveness. Reverse side, with the oil painting, also has a surface age crack simply providing a little character. 8-76154 CW18 (6,500-8,500)

850
$7,475.00

HISTORIC CAPTURED, PAINTED AND INSCRIBED CONFED. CANTEEN FROM THE BATTLE OF PORT HUSDON. A wonderful piece of American folk art and historic military Americana. This canteen is a Confed. made cedar wood staved canteen with iron retaining straps measuring 7” in diameter and 2” deep. A short-wide bridle leather strap, part of a musket sling, surrounds the canteen. One side of the canteen is crudely inscribed by its orig owner as follows: “Miss” in an arch at the top with “Co. 1st G” in the center with “Inf. Rgt.” Slightly arched beneath and the soldier’s name “W.J. May” at the bottom. This all in folky incised carving. The opposite side of the canteen is painted black with a very well done painted lakeside scene with trees and a fence in the foreground and clouds, flying birds and a small house in the background. Painted in white is a large arch across the top is: “Taken at the Battle of Port Hudson L.A.” and in the center above the scene “ By James A. Lord. / South Stonington / Conn”. Lord was a private in Co. H, 26th Regt, CT. Vol. Inf. He enlisted in Sept. 1862 and was wounded June 14th, 1863 at Port Hudson, LA. A search of the records will surely turn up this canteen’s orig owner. A detachment of the 1st MS Inf., commanded by Maj. Thomas H. Johnston fought at Port Hudson under Maj. Gen. Franklin K. Gardner, C.S.A. They faced a number of Inf. regiments from CT, namely, the 12th, 13th, 24th, 25th, 26th and 28th. . This represents a wonderful opportunity to own a Confed. made and Union captured/exchanged canteen-beautifully presented and an important piece of Americana. CONDITION: Very good. Side with the orig owner’s name inscribed has been cleaned and stripped of its old black paint at some time-presumably to make the inscription readable. Opposite side with the painted scene retains its well-aged patina. There may be a further inscription beneath the painted scene. Metal rims have been painted gold and the canteen retains an old stopper. 4-59212 CW28 (4,500-6,500)

851
$7,475.00

VIRGINIA 2-PC SWORDBELT PLATE. If you want the most mint Virginia 2-pc buckle of the Civil War era this is it. This buckle was orig on a salesman’s sample board. Sample board dated probably just before the Civil War. Buckle retains about 100% orig gilting and obviously was never used. This buckle shines like a new piece of jewelry. Accompanying this buckle is a letter of authenticity from noted expert Steve Mullinax who is the author of the most authoritative book on Confederate buckles. 4-59149 JS33 (6,000-9,000)

852
$5,462.00

CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT. Confederate 2-pc interlocking sword belt plate on orig1-3/8” belt. Complete with two sword hangers. CONDITION: Leather is supple. Oily coating over most of its surface. Two sword hangers appear reinforced with later brass rivets. 4-58402 JS1 (3,000-4,000)

853
$6,325.00

SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA BELT, BUCKLE, AND CARTRIDGE BOX. This rig was featured in a North-South Trader magazine cover and article (vol. 29, No.1) Author Stephen Sylvia in that article states, “In the early 19th century the popularity of militia organizations grew quickly, especially among the young men of the community who enjoyed military-type recreation and fellowship. A dress uniform, a silk banner, and a shiny sword were also quite attractive to the young ladies. During the golden age of the independent militia era roughly 1825-’60, there were thousands of companies across America. Their zeal was such that most became quite skilled in military pomp and circumstance. Some became so adept at various military activities that national competitions developed for parade drill, small arms shooting matches, fencing, and martial bands. Some companies actually toured the country performing and parading. The South Carolina militia belt rig shown here is indicative of an independent militia company of that era. The rolled sheet brass, clipped-corner belt plate with applied silvered die-struck nullification device is a well-known pattern. This plate is catalogued in Plates and Buckles of the American military 1795-1874 by Sydney C. Kerksis as Fig. 394. Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates by Steve E. Mullinax shows it as Plate 350. In addition, Civil War Relics From South Carolina by Dave and Celeste Topper illustrates several varieties of this plate on pgs. 60-62. The plate measures approximately 2.9” x 2.1” and is accompanied by its orig 1.7” wide leather belt to which a sewn a frog to accommodate an undetermined variant of saber bayonet. The rig also retains its orig non-regulation militia-style cartridge box. It measures approximately 7.5” by 5.6”, which is appropriate for rifle rather than musket. The leather was originally dark brown or black but was painted with white lead to imitate the white buff accoutrements popular from the Mexican War era through the Civil War. The obverse of the bayonet frog, which is of red Moroccan leather, was not painted, thus presenting an attractive contrast to the white belt. It is impossible to say with absolute certainty which firearm originally accompanied this outfit. However given the size of the cartridge box and the provision for saber bayonet, a Mississippi-type rifle is a reasonable assumption. It is even possible that its initial companion may have been the rare and desirable Palmetto Mississippi riffle produced by William Glaze and Co. of Columbia, South Carolina, in 1852. Although orig produced in .54 cal with no provision for a bayonet, a large number of Mississippi rifles of various contracts were altered to take a saber bayonet of some type. Despite the longtime popularity of these militia companies, surprisingly few of their artifacts survived. It is known that a great quantity of this material saw use during the opening days of the Civil War, but much of it was damaged and discarded due to its fragile parade-ground level construction. Still more was discarded and replaced by campaign-grade Government Issue. This rig saw extensive use, although I would surmise most or all of it was on the parade ground rather than in the field. It bears several period repairs, indicating that its use spanned a number of years, perhaps several decades. In any case, its delicate construction and attractive parade-ground appearance hark back to an age of innocence in the antebellum South”. CONDITION: Buckle is very good overall. Overall leather is sound. White paint chipping missing in areas. A couple old repairs to belt frog. 4-59151 JS15 (4,000-5,000)

854
$115.00

FINE GAYLORD CARTRIDGE BOX. 5-1/2” x 4-7/8” single flap cartridge box is marked “E.GAYLORD . CHICOPEE / MASS” on the reverse and “TJ SHEPARD” in script on front of the flap. CONDITION: Fine. Some light flaking on the bottom and the tiedown strap. 4-60227 FS731 (150-250)

855
$575.00

RARE AND HARD TO FIND CONFEDERATE NAVY HOLSTER. Made of 1-pc recycled, fine black leather that perfectly fits a Colt ’51 Navy. Body of the holster is 10″ long with a 5″ flap with a slot for closure over a 3/8″ diameter lead stud. It has a sewn back edge with no plug, and never had one. It appears to have been made from a recycled boot top or another item of fine leather, as it has a partial pattern of fancy stitching on the edge of the flap, and another arc of stitching at the toe. It has the orig belt loop which has been re-stitched with old cotton thread, probably during the period of use. CONDITION: Soft & supple, probably treated in recent years with a very crackled flap with some flexing on the body. There is some dry deterioration at the front edge where the flap joins the body . Stud is oxidized white. Overall in very fine usable condition. 4-59484 JR226 (1,000-2,000)

856
$5,175.00

EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE HOLSTER AND BELT FOR COLT NAVY OR GRISWOLD & GUNNISON REVOLVER. Black leather with long tongue on the flap. The belt has a black painted iron roller buckle. From Lee Meredith sale & orig acquired from a NC family that had it for over 80 years. CONDITION: A hole is worn through the flap at the hammer. There is much wrinkling and flaking of the black finish. All parts are still supple and solid. 4-60226 (3,500-4,500)

857
$1,265.00

FINE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BELT WITH HANGERS, CARTRIDGE BOX AND BUCKLE. 32” belt with leather hangars fastened to brass straps with iron snaps. “BAKER / NY / MC KENNEY” cartridge box. The buckle has a silver wreath around the bottom and sides. No back mark. CONDITION: Light flaking and cracking on the belt. Cartridge box is fine with dents at the tiedown button. Buckle is excellent. 4-60238 FS732 (1,000-1,500)

857a
$805.00

FINE 19TH CENTURY 51 NAVY HOLSTER. Made of soft glove leather with high finished outside with serrated lines on face with reinforcing stitching around edges, deer skin lined with a small flap & brass stud & a belt loop on back secured with copper harness rivets. Trim leather is dyed red. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains most of its black leather finish on outside showing light wear on inside with trim leather color faded & worn. A solid gentleman’s ’51 Navy holster. 4-58371 JR285 (500-1,000)

858
$1,035.00

ACOUTREMENTS OF GENERAL ELLIS SPEAR & HIS BROTHER GUILFORD. Ellis Spear, who eventually became a Gen. in the Civil War originally served under Joshua Chamberlain and was with Chamberlain on Little Round Top during the momentous battle which took place on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The contents of the Spear house in Warren, Maine was sold a few years ago by a Thomaston, Maine auction firm and these items were acquired at that auction and are purportedly those of Ellis or Guilford Spear’s and possibly may have been on Little Round Top the day of this historical battle. The lot includes a pair of Paris made Civil War era binoculars, a Union cartridge pouch with brass U.S. buckle on front and another belt with brass U.S. buckle. CONDITION: Binoculars function but show much handling and use, dents, corrosion etc. Cartridge pouch and belt are still reasonably supple, belt shows considerable age. 4-60248, 4-60249 (1,500-2,500)

859
$7,475.00

RARE FRAMED CONFEDERATE PRINTED BROADSIDE “TO THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND…” FROM GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE ON THE EVE OF THE ANTIETAM CAMPAIGN. A rare printed broadside issued by Confed. Gen. Robert E. Lee announcing his presence in the State of MD during his first invasion of the North and for the purpose of enlisting support from Maryland’s citizens. The proclamation is printed on period paper in black ink and is housed in a Victorian style rustic frame. The text of Lee’s message is as follows: Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia Near Fredericktown September 8, 1862: To the People of Maryland: It is right that you should know the purpose that brought the army under my command within the limits of your State, so far as that purpose concerns yourselves. The people of the Confederate States have long watched with the deepest sympathy the wrongs and outrages that have been inflicted upon the citizens of a commonwealth allied to the States of the South by the strongest social, political, and commercial ties. They have seen with profound indignation their sister State deprived of every right and reduced to the condition of a conquered province. Under the pretense of supporting the Constitution, but in violation of its most valuable provisions, your citizens have been arrested and imprisoned upon no charge and contrary to all forms of law. The faithful and manly protest against this outrage made by the venerable and illustrious Marylander, to whom in better days no citizen appealed for right in vain, was treated with scorn and contempt; the government of your chief city has been usurped by armed strangers; your legislature has been dissolved by the unlawful arrest of its members; freedom of the press and of speech has been suppressed; words have been declared offenses by an arbitrary decree of the Federal Executive, and citizens ordered to be tried by a military commission for what they may dare to speak. Believing that the people of Maryland possessed a spirit too lofty to submit to such a government, the people of the South have long wished to aid you in throwing off this foreign yoke, to enable you again to enjoy the inalienable rights of freemen, and restore independence and sovereignty to your State. In obedience to this wish, our army has come among you, and is prepared to assist you with the power of its arms in regaining the rights of which you have been despoiled. This, citizens of Maryland, is our mission, so far as you are concerned. No constraint upon your free will is intended; no intimidation will be allowed within the limits of this army, at least. Marylanders shall once more enjoy their ancient freedom of thought and speech. We know no enemies among you, and will protect all, of every opinion. It is for you to decide your destiny freely and without constraint. This army will respect your choice, whatever it may be; and while the Southern people will rejoice to welcome you to your natural position among them, they will only welcome you when you come of your own free will. R. E. LEE, General, Commanding. A very important and rare southern imprint from Gen. Robert E. Lee. Only a handful of orig copies are known. This is housed in a late, Victorian, rustic walnut frame. CONDITION: Very good. Three vertical folds and one horizontal fold that have created a weakness that does not affect the printed text in a serious manner. Frame is old & has probably protected the broadside, but ultimately this needs to be re-framed with acid-free materials. 4-58170 CW19 (2,000-3,000)

860
$287.00

SMALL WATERCOLOR OF FAMOUS CONFEDERAT DICK MORGAN OF THE VIRGINIA “BLACK HORSE” CAVALRY. Early 19th Century, painted on very old ledger book paper with marbled back, it has an exposed vertical image of 7-5/8” x 4-5/16” with of Dick Morgan in gray uniform with orange lapels, cuffs & saddle blanket astride a black horse. The back of the painting has a small inscription in pencil “Dick Morgan”. The frame, of tiger maple, is period to the piece. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Colors are vivid & bright with some light soil & foxing in white areas. Frame is fine with some crazing of the varnish. 4-60237 JR489 (500-700)

860a
$57.00

COPY OF A CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE PHOTOGRAPH. Large exposed image 12-7/8” x 11”, vertical image, depicting two Naval officers on deck of a sailing war ship with one standing by the helm & other leaning against a large Naval cannon. In background is large mast with rigging and boom with equipment & ropes lying about. It is titled “C.S.S. Alabama / Rafael Semms & John M. Kell”. Framed in a period plaster faced wood frame with oval center and was probably salvaged from another picture. CONDITION: Image is yellowed with copied spots & scratches. Frame is chipped & dinged with missing plaster. 4-59174 JR599 (200-400)

861
$805.00

GROUP OF 7 ACCOUTREMENTS. 1) Civil War excavated U.S. enlisted mans belt buckle. CONDITION: Average as dug. Bend to right side. Lead backing has some chipping around edges. Front has brown/green patina. 2) U.S. surcharged cap box. Standard U.S. infantry issued cap box. Missing lambs wool and pick. With 1/4” U.S. stamped on front flap. CONDITION: Leather cracking and flaking. Areas of mildew. 3) Civil War cartridge box. Standard 58 Cal. U.S. cartridge box with U.S. buckle applied to front flap. Box contains orig tins with eight orig 58 cal. paper wrapped cartridges. CONDITION: Box has numerous tears. Missing both roller buckles & tab. Black coating flaked. Soldiers name and unit. (P.S. CLINE, Co. F, 192 PVV) is carved into side of box. Buckle attached to surface has been cleaned and has areas of green verdigris. 4) Indian war era cartridge box. 6” by 3” by 1-1/2” box with embossed single tin brass numbers, “13” applied to front of cover. CONDITION: Box has several tears and cracks. Much of the black coating is flaking. The embossed marking is partially discernable. Strap & tab is missing. 5) WWI pistol cartridge box. 4” by 1-1/2 by 1-1/2” brown leather box embossed with oval U.S. Has woodblock that holds twelve cartridges. Marked between two belt loops is, “Rock Island Arsenal 1908 TCC”. CONDITION: Box is fine overall. Appears surplus. 6), 7) Two variations of Indian war era 45-70 cartridge boxes One folds open and contains twenty cartridges and is marked, “Watervliet Arsenal”. Second box is standard flap type and holds eighteen cartridges and is maker marked and inspected on tab. CONDITION: Both boxes very good overall. Some cracking to black finish on box with flap. 4-58845 JS23 (1,000-2,000)

862
$1,437.00

CASED U. S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPRODUCTION JEFFERSON DAVIS 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 18. An engraved Italian made reproduction, blue and case colored with silver plated brass grip frame and 1-pc walnut grip. It has 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed front sight with the Historical Society name and address on the top flat. The frame is 4-screw pattern, cut for shoulder stock and the back strap is engraved in script “To Hon. Jefferson Davis / From The Inventor, Col. Colt”. It is engraved in Gustav Young style with full coverage frame and bbl lug with his deluxe extra patterns on the rammer pivot and at the muzzle with a full checkered rammer lever. The left side of the bbl lug has Young’s trademark bird head incorporated into the engraving pattern. The left side of the frame where “Colt’s Patent” would normally be found is an engraved double headed eagle. The cyl is rolled with the Ormsby naval battle scene and the hammer has the wolf’s head on each side of the nose. The cyl is not numbered. Accompanied by its original walnut casing with embossed leather panel in the lid and gray velvet lining, French fitted for an engraved shoulder stock with identical presentation and silver plated metal, a reproduction brass flask, mold and parts box. CONDITION: New unfired and possibly unturned. Case and accessories are equally new. 4-60370 JR591 (3,000-5,000)

863
$0.00

HISTORIC AND IMPORTANT EMBROIDERED WESTERN BLANKET AND MEMOIRS BELONGING TO D.S. STANLEY, MAJ. GEN, U.S.A. AND RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR. This wonderful western blanket measures approximately 55” wide x 80” long, and is constructed of coarsely woven and heavy butternut colored wool with a silk edge binding. At either end of the blanket is a woven decorative stripe consisting of an olive drab colored background with two narrow white stripes toward the outside edge and a wide white stripe in the center with an alternating red wool woven alternating track-like decorative band made up of narrow rectangles. In the center of the blanket, in fanciful script is embroidered: “Gen. D.S. Stanley / U.S.A.”. These embroidered letters, hand done, are as tall as 3 ½” and consist of a black border. Filled with red wool dots and adorned with red floral embroidery on the capitals. Accompanying the blanket is a copy of the book Personal Memoirs of Maj.-Gen. D.S. Stanley, U.S.A. (Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1917). The book is 271 pages long and details his life in the Military up to 1874. Maj. Gen. David Sloane Stanley was Born June 1, 1828, in Cedar Valley, OH and died March 13, 1902, in Washington, DC. He was a Graduate of West Point in 1852, and thereafter served on the western frontier as a young topographical engineer. When the Civil War commenced, he came East and was commissioned Capt. of the 1st US Cav. Following his gallantry at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Sept. 1861, he was appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers and commanded a division at New Market, Island No 10, advance on Corinth, Iuka, and Corinth. His exceptional leadership was recognized when he was appointed Chief of Cav. in Army of the Cumberland. In Nov. 1862 he was promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, leading a Div. at Stone’s River, and in the Tullahoma campaign. He commanded the 1st Div, IV Corps in the Atlanta campaign, commanded the entire IV Corps at Spring Hill, and the Battle of Franklin where he was wounded and ultimately was awarded the Medal of Honor for the following citation: “At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it in a successful assault”. His brevet promotions were: Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865 and Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865. He continued his service in the U.S. Regular Army following the Civil War doing extensive frontier duty. He commanded the Yellowstone expedition, retired in 1892 and lived out the remainder of his years as the governor of the soldiers’ home in Washington D.C. A very scarce and rare western blanket belonging to an incredible Civil War and Indian War Maj. Gen. and winner of the coveted Medal of Honor. CONDITION: Very good. Blanket is worn and the edge binding is frayed and mostly missing. Retains its wonderful color and the embroidered family name is quite striking and colorful. Book is in fine condition. 4-58898 (4,000-6,000)

864
$3,162.00

LOT OF 32 REUNION BADGES. Badges includes Cambell Camp, UCV, Springfield, Missouri, Jefferson Davis Monument, 1901 Celluloid, UCV with General Forrest’s portrait, 1905 Celluloid, General Breckenridge’s portrait, 1910 Celluloid with Lee & Sims, Ex-Confederate Association of Missouri 9th annual reunion, Kansas City 1901. CONDITION: Badges overall are in good condition. Certain ribbons missing parts, some fraying and tearing. Pin holes where still attached to board. 4-59084 JS41 (2,000-4,000)

865
$2,415.00

US 3.25” HOTCHKISS SHELL. Non-excavated. Only specimen known to exist. Percussion fuse and iron anvil cap unscrew and slider slides out. There are no known US cannons in 3.25” cal. (possibly for captured 3.25”Confederate cannon). Patent date cast into base, “HOTCHKISS PATENT, OCT 9, 1855” as well as “MAY 14, 1861” and below that “VII” and “3.25”. CONDITION: Museum quality, in outstanding condition. 8-87428 (1,500-3,000)

866
$3,450.00

BRITISH RIFLED 32-POUNDER BRITTEN SHELL. Excavated. One of only two known specimens in existence. Accompanying is a wooden time fuse. The only two known battlefield recovery places are Wilmington, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina. Imported exclusively by the Confederates. CONDITION: Light ground action with a small pit. Small ding in lead sabot. 8-87487 (2,000-3,500)

867
$1,380.00

RARE CIVIL WAR 11” NAVAL CANNONBALL. This projectile was made to be fired from the 11” Dahlgren Naval Cannon. Ironclads like the U.S. Monitor were equipped with 11” Dahlgren Cannons. Shell originally had a naval water-cap fuse which is now missing. Adapter is still in place and would easily accept another fuse. Stamped near fuse hole are three initials, “MCM”, which represent Mathias C Marin, who was a U.S. Naval inspector. A maker’s mark of “WH & Co.” is only slightly discernable. H. Wiman & Co. was a military ordinance producer in Boston, Mass during the Civil War. CONDITION: Shell is pitted, has been painted black. Markings are weak. Fuse adaptor is bright. 4-58841 JS28 (500-1,000)

868
$7,475.00

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CRATE. 16-1/2” by 13-1/2” by 22” wooden crate constructed to contain artillery projectiles, fuzes, and primers. Wooden lid is retained by two forged hinges and is secured by chain tie. Stencils on each side of box reads, “JULY xx 1864 / 168 Lbs / 6 24 PDR / HOWT. CASE / FIXED / FUZES & / FRICTION PRIMER”. Stencil inside lid reads, “INSPECTED 1864 / LIEUT / H.L. DUNCAN”. Ammunition crates of the Civil War are scarce. Confederate ammunition crate are rare. This is among the finest ammunition crates that we have ever seen. Box is intact and all surfaces are orig. Box was made to hold six 24 lb fixed case shot howitzer rounds. This would have consisted of 24 lb rd. balls with fuzes strapped on wooden sabots. Balls would have contained lead or iron case shot balls and powder. Fuzes and friction primers would be packed separately in this box, applying the fuzes to the shell was the last process in arming shell before it was fired. The friction primers of course fired the cannon. This is a true museum showpiece. Find another one. CONDITION: Box is sound and solid. Four new screws help reinforce 2-pc lid. Otherwise box appears totally orig including all painted surfaces. Hinges are contemporary to box use, as is chain lock. Usually boxes lost their tops because they were simply nailed on and discarded. This box was so well made, someone in camp continued to use this box for utilitarian purposes. Similar Union boxes are known that were used as camp chests or for record keeping. 4-59150 JS32 (8,000-12,000)

869
$3,450.00

CIVIL WAR & EARLY INDIAN WAR LIMBER CHEST. What a superb piece of Civil War & early Indian War artillery! This is beautiful condition Civil War US wooden limber chest that was used to store 10-pounder Parrott ammunition for use in the field. You can still see the impressions of the shells in the bottom of the chest. When being transported, the chests were attached to the artillery limber and served as a seat for the cannoneers. Large metal handles on each end served to lift the chest and as a hand support for the cannoneers seated on the chest. The weight of an empty chest was 185 pounds; a fully-loaded chest could weigh as much as 560 pounds depending upon the type of ammunition. Limbers could hold one chest and caissons usually held two. Chests are placed on field-limbers and caissons for the transportation and safe-keeping of the ammunition. The interior compartments of the ammunition-chests vary according to the nature of the ammunition with which they are loaded. What makes this limber chest so rare and unusual is that it served two wars: the Civil War and the Indian War. Just after the Civil War ended a small number of 1-inch Gatling Guns were manufactured for the Indian War. General George Armstrong Custer had three 1-inch Gatling Guns and limbers. Unfortunately he left them behind right before the Battle of Little Bighorn. Could this be one of Custer’s limber chests? SIZE: 44-1/2” long x 22-1/2” deep x 17” high (excluding handles). CONDITION: This chest is all orig and solid and sound: wood surfaces are scratched and dinged, but most of the orig paint is still present. Copper top exhibits a great uncleaned dark brown patina with a contemporary riveted patch that has patinated to match. Orig paint on the wood and metal is present though worn. Of all of the limber chests I have encountered over the years this one is as nice or nicer than all of the rest, the surface is so untouched inside and out. Not only does it have superb condition but it has a superb story that spans two eras of American history. 4-60670 JS42 (8,000-12,000) unreserved!

870
$0.00

GRANT AND SHERMAN COMBINED AUTOGRAPHED NOTE SIGNED ALONG WITH CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPHS, MONOGRAPH AND GLASS NEGATIVE OF LINCOLN. A nice opportunity to own a note passed from U.S. Grant, then President, to W.T. Sherman, Secretary of War along with other related ephemera. The autograph note is penned on a 7” x 7 ½” folio first by President Ulysses S. Grant reading: “The bearer is referred to the Secretary of War to ask if he can give a clerkship to a soldier who lost a leg in the service of one of the bureaus of the War department.” Signed “U.S. Grant Oct. 18/69”. Sherman responds on the same side of the note “Oct. 19, 69, Gen’l Meigs-please give this man an examination with reference to an arm of the Bureau-now existing”. Signed “W.T. Sherman, Secy of War”. The letter is further endorsed by a clerk. The ANS has been mounted to an old album leaf. Accompanying this important piece of Presidential correspondence is a first edition of Sherman and His Campaigns, published by Bowman and Irwin in 1865, two cabinet cards of Generals Grant and Sherman-in uniform (one published by Gutekunst-Phila.-the other unmarked) and a small glass negative measuring 2 ½” x 1 ¾” of President Abraham Lincoln. A very nice combination of items related to two remarkable former Union commanders who served each other in the post-war years as President and Secretary of War. CONDITION: All of the items are in good to very good condition. Autographed note from Grant and Sherman is very clear but in need of dismounting and conservation from its acidic album page. First edition book is good with slightly soiled covers and some foxing. Cabinet card photographs retain good contrast with light trimming and staining here and there. 4-59034, 4-59035, 4-59036 CW29 (4,500-6,500)

871
$690.00

WONDERFUL CIVIL WAR CHECKERBOARD POSSIBLY RELATED TO FAMOUS COLONEL ELLSWORTH. This handmade 19th C. checkerboard is a highly collectible form of folk art and documentation on the reverse makes it a most interesting Civil War artifact. In black stencil on the reverse is “G.A.R. Post 84”. A period paper label in old Victorian script also reads “This checkerboard was once the property of the club that occupied this room. 1860?-1862 known as the Ellsworth Associates. Fifteen of its members out of sixteen enlisted in the Union Army presented by Comrade J.E. ? (Last name ends in ALK but the first two or three letters can not be made out”. It’s possible that this may relate to the famous Col. Ellsworth who was the first Union fatality of the Civil War. SIZE: 15-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Gaming portion in very good condition. Wonderful old coloring on the reverse. 4-60246 (1,500-2,500)

872
$0.00

LOT OF 7 NEWPAPER PAGES. 1) Orig front page of The New York Herald dated April 15, 1865 announcing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Four of the six columns were devoted to the assassination. The other two, the Civil War. Framed in a 23-1/2” x 31-1/2” oak frame with carbed details. Folds and stains on the folds, minor chipping, otherwise fine. 2) The Philadelphia Inquirer , April 16, 1861 concerning the bombardment of Sumter and the secession of various states. Very interesting reading as the whole page is devoted to an engraving of Fort Moultrie and its village across the bay from Sumter. 3) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 28, 1865 covering the killing of John Wilkes Booth. Other features include the report on Lincoln’s funeral train and the pursuit of Jefferson Davis. 4) The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia, April 22, 1965. Most of the page is devoted to ongoing articles on South America, but there is a brief announcement of John Wilkes Booth’s escape. 5) The New York Herald, September 6, 1864. Sherman’s march to the sea. 6) Same. November 28, 1864. Large map of Sherman’s march to the sea. 7) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 21, 1865 with reward offers for the capture of John Wilkes Booth. The last six are framed alike in black painted wood frames. CONDITION: Very good to fine, except last which is folded and torn. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58645 FS780 (500-1,000)

873
$460.00

LOT OF 6 FRAMED NEWSPAPER PAGES. 1) The Courier dated 22 April 1815 London. 2) National Intelligencer Washington 1812. 3) Political and Commercial Register Philadelphia 1804. 4) The Universal Spectator North Umberland 1730. 5) Aberdeen Journal 1791 6) Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser Philadelphia 1812. The first five in matching13-3/4” X 20-1/8” frames. The last in 14-1/2” X 22” frame. CONDITION: All with folds and toning, but some very interesting reading. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58646 FS796 (300-500)

875
$17,250.00

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY A.H. DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. A rare and unusual variant of a Louisiana-style Confed. Staff Officer’s sword. This sword appears to have been crafted-in composite-by the famed French cutler and instrument maker in New Orleans, Alexandre Henri Dufilho, one of the Confederacy’s finest sword makers. This unmarked specimen has a 32” straight single edged, square-back blade with a stopped fuller at the ricasso by a foreign manufacturer. The blade has evidence of etched panels one side of which is more visible than the other. One side of the blade has floral scrolls and a generic trophy of arms as well as the word “WARRANTED” in a scroll. The iron blade is secured in a magnificent cast brass hilt distinctive to the Dufilho firm. The hilt consists of a large cast half-basket counterguard with the LA State seal (Pelican in nest) in the center surrounded by a wreath with the letters “CS” positioned on either side of the Pelican on a stippled background. The quillon has cast scrollwork, as does the terminus of the single branch knuckle bow. The pommel also has a cast decoration of laurel leaves. The grip is of wood covered with black leather and wrapped in dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with two ring mounts. This appears to be an orig Confed. composite with the hilt by Dufilho utilizing a European blade and scabbard. A close inspection reveals that the sword does not appear to have been de-hilted in recent times. An extremely rare and desirable LA officer’s sword. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is medium to dark gray with the light etching barely visible. Hilt is excellent with traces of its orig gold wash in protected areas. Scabbard has had the lower ring mount filed off during its period of use. 4-58291 CW10 (10,000-14,000)

876
$16,675.00

UNIQUE CONFEDERATE SILVER HILTED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD-POSSIBLY BY DUFILHO-NEW ORLEANS. A unique and unusual high quality Confed. sword that, in my opinion, emulates the work of New Orleans cutler and sword-maker Alexandre Henri Dufilho. The single edged lightly curved blade measures 31” and has an unstopped broad fuller. The silver hilt is modeled after the U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword with floral scrolls in the counter guard, however, it is distinctive in pattern and very closely matches known and marked examples of Dufilho foot officer swords-the hilts of which are normally cast in brass. The cast laurel leaf decoration on the sword’s silver pommel is also a very close match to the Dufilho style. The tang of the blade is secured to the hilt with a unique knurled capstan nut. The grip is of ivory and was once wrapped with (probably silver) wire. The rather plain scabbard is standard in style but made of nickel silver having two carrying rings and applied drag. An incredibly unusual Confed. foot officer’s sword most likely once belonging to a prominent LA or other Confed. officer. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a nice mellow gray patina with no significant pitting. Hilt is excellent and very attractive now having a somewhat tarnished appearance. Grip is strong with some age cracking and the wire wrap is missing. Scabbard is very nice with no major dents or damage. 4-58292 CW13 (10,000-12,000)

877
$10,350.00

CONFEDERATE LEACH & RIGDON INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. A unique Confederate manufactured officer’s sword with an etched panel on the blade containing the presentation: “CAPT. J.D. HOWAR(S or D?)”. This distinctive Confed. Foot Officer’s sword was a product of the firm known as Leach & Rigdon or the Memphis Novelty Works. The sword is a copy of the U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword having a 29” single edged straight blade with a rounded back and unstopped fuller. Decorative etching covers about 70% of the surface. The hilt replicates the U.S. Foot Officer’s style except for the distinctive “CS” in an oval panel on the reverse side of the counterguard. The grip is of wood, covered in leather with dbl strand twisted copper wire wrap. The Memphis Novelty Works, Thomas Leech & Company, established itself as a manufacturer of swords, sabers, knives, bayonets, and other edged weapons early in the War. In the fall of 1861 or early 1862, Leech was joined by Charles H. Rigdon, a scale-maker and machinist from St. Louis, MO, who had previous associations with southern arms makers. At this time the firm also became known as Leech & Rigdon, but it still retained its more common name of Memphis Novelty Works. The company is best known for the manufacture of distinctive foot officer’s swords with “CS” in an oval on the counterguard as well as cavalry sabers imitating U.S. designs. Leech & Rigdon remained in Memphis until May 1862. Just before the city’s capture by the Union Army on May 9, the firm relocated to Columbus, MS, where Confed. authorities had set up an armory. They operated here until Dec. 1862, when the approach of the Union Army once again caused them to move to Greensboro, GA. This firm also produced a number of other pieces of military equipment including revolvers, spurs, belt plates, and eating utensils. Leach & Rigdon formally dissolved January 1, 1864, although Rigdon joined Jesse Ansley to complete the Leech & Rigdon contract with the Confed. government. A cursory search for the name “J.D. Howar (or Howars or Howard)” among records of Confed. officers did not prove conclusive. Further research should turn up this Confed. officer. A very rare opportunity to own an inscribed Confed. manufactured sword. CONDITION: Good. Sword is in untouched “attic” condition with dark patina over all. Patchy pitting on the blade but most of the etching and the presentation is visible. Tip and one 2” section of the blade are pitted heavily. Grip is excellent. Scabbard is missing. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58639 CW6 (12,000-14,000)

878
$2,300.00

CONFEDERATE STYLE SWORD, UNKNOWN PATTERN. 30” unstopped fuller blade reminiscent of no known maker. Crude cast brass hilt similar to a naval cutlass. Grip appears to be wood covered in chord and wrapped in tarred leather which is sewn at spine. Scabbard is sewn at cutting edge. Brass mounts are pinned. Scabbard mounts are thin brass sheets with small ring mounts attached to edge. Middle ring mount missing. Blade of drag is missing and old sewn repair is found just above drag. CONDITION: Blade is grey/bright with old sharpening, several nicks in cutting edge. Brass mounts at hilt exhibit fine untouched deep patina. Grip is intact with some bubbling of the tar coating. Scabbard is sound with stitches broken. There is a new leather repair(sewn) just along seams above inscription. Blade of drag missing. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58638 JS37 (2,000-4,000)

879
$4,025.00

CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABER. 35” unstopped fullered blade. Leather grip with brass wire wrap. Scabbard is overlapped braised seam with iron drag, two brass ring mounts, and brass throat. Brass throat is retained with two pewter pins. Manufacturer of this sword is consistent with swords made at the Confederate States Armory, owned by Louis Froleich at Kenansville, NC. Though this is not the typical pattern associated with this manufacturer, blade & scabbard construction are similar if not identical. CONDITION: Blade is grey with areas of shine & black staining, light pitting. Leather grip wrap is all intact with scuffing at high spots. Brass mounts & hilt exhibit uncleaned patination. Top branch of hilt is bent down. There are two large dents in scabbard between ring mounts. Remnants of brown finish occur on scabbard body. About 50% of scabbard body has been cleaned. 4-58812 JS2 (4,000-5,000).

880
$0.00

CONFED. NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS (SHARP & HAMILTON) CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. A wonderful opportunity to own an authentic and distinctive Confed. Cav. Officer’s saber of undeniable authenticity and character. The sword has a 35” curved single edge crudely forged blade with an unstopped fuller. The hilt is quite distinctive being of cast brass with a 3-branch guard and knuckle bow with the letters “CSA” cast on the underside atop a stippled background. The hilt’s profile and design is of the Nashville Plow Works or Sharp & Hamilton pattern. The pommel and back strap are of bird’s head design and fashioned of iron with a wide iron ferrule at the base of the wooden grip that is covered in brown leather and wrapped in twisted brass or copper wire. The scabbard is on iron with a crude brass soldered seam up the underside. The scabbard has a cast brass throat, two brass carrying ring mounts and an iron drag. Prior to the war, the Nashville Plow Works, operated by Messrs. Sharp and Hamilton, produced farm implements. With the coming of the war, however, the proprietors converted their shop to the production of swords, taking the Biblical injunction of “beat your plowshares into swords….” (Joel 3:10) quite literally. It is unknown to date whether the firm manufactured anything other than swords. The Nashville Plow Works continued operation until Union forces took Nashville on April 1, 1862. At this time, the proprietors of the firm were charged with treason and arrested, thus effectively ending the firm’s existence. The total number of sabers produced by the Nashville Plow Works is unknown. However, based on the number of pieces that still exist, it can be surmised that Sharp & Hamilton turned out a relatively large quantity of swords before apprehension by Union troops. A wonderful, authentic and historic Confed. Cav. officer’s sword. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a pleasant medium gray patina with some patches of heavy to medium pitting. Hilt is uncleaned. Grip shows wear and some slight surface losses. Scabbard has several dents, mostly near the bottom. 4-60222 CW21 (12,500-15,000)

881
$0.00

COOK NEW ORLEANS NAVAL CUTLASS. Very old fake Confederate Naval Cutlass. 21-1/2” blade marked, “Cook & Co. / N.O.”. Sword consists of a riveted 1860 style U.S. cup with Roman numeral “XXVII” cut into bottom. Leather grip with twisted brass wire with two brass ferrules. A star appears on one brass ferrule. This or a very similar cutlass appears in William Albaugh’s wonderful reference, Confederate Edged Weapons, as original. We do not guarantee this to be original. CONDITION: Blade is brown/bright with areas of pitting, numerous nicks in blade. Wire is loose on grip. Bend in basket hilt. 4-58215 (1,000-2,000)

882
$0.00

RARE AND OUTSTANDING IDENTIFIED LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. 14-3/8” clip point blade, 1-3/4” wide. The forged iron guard has a 2-3/4” quillion with a small guard and rounded “D” ending in a flat cap for the pommel. The grip appears to be maple with a fine tiger striped grain and may have, at one time (during a period of use), been replaced. There is no scabbard. The large fine stylized blade is etched on one side, “…DAMEWOOD” (the first name is not legible). The elderly consignor states that this knife was her grandfather’s and descended from her father to her. Her grandfather, named Henry Marshall Damewood lived in Bronson, Missouri but had originally come from Tennessee. Genealogical sources available on the internet have turned up a Henry M. Damewood in Robertson County, Tennessee in the early 1830’s with several branches of the family emigrating to Missouri and Texas around the time of the Civil War. Accompanying this knife is an affidavit from the granddaughter of Henry Damewood verifying the descent of the knife in her family. More research can be done on this piece, specifically looking at regimental rosters from Missouri, will hopefully, identify the orig owner of this knife and his service with the Confederacy. This is an outstanding example of a Confederate D-guard Bowie and rare to find with owners name and family pedigree. CONDITION: Generally fine. A few small chips out of the very sharp edge, some light pitting on the guard; the hilt has smooth old patina. 4-59093 (4,500-8,500)

883
$0.00

GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER’S CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. This standard issue enlisted man’s Civil War cavalry saber is related to the family of Charles A. Custer and later was part of the famous Alexander Acevedo collection. Some correspondence, copies of newspaper articles and other information accompany this lot documenting an earlier sale and its familial relationship to the family of the famed Gen. George A. Custer. Manufactured on contract to the U.S. Government by C. Roby. The saber has a 34” single edged, curved blade with primary and secondary fullers. The ricasso is marked by the manufacturer “C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass” on one side and on the other “U.S. / 1864/A.G.M.”. Regulation 3-branch guard with Phrygian helmet style pommel and wood grip covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. Standard scabbard of iron with two carrying rings. Although better known for his Indian fighting, George Custer compiled a creditable record as a cavalry leader in the latter part of the Civil War. Graduating at the bottom of his West Point (1861) class, he was commissioned a 2nd LT. in the old 2nd Cav, later the 5th, on June 24, 1861. His Civil War assignments included: 1st LT, 5th Cav. July 17, 1862); Capt. and additional Aide-de-Camp, USA June 5,1862 – March 31, 1863); Brig. Gen., USV June 29, 1863); commanding 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac June 28 – July 15 and Aug. 4 Nov. 25, 1863 and Dec. 20, 1863 – Jan. 7, 1864); temporarily commanding the Div. July 15 – Aug. 4 and Nov. 25 – Dec. 20, 1863); commanding lst Brigade, lst Div, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac (March 25 – Aug. 6, 1864) and Army of the Shenandoah (Aug. 6 –Sept. 26, 1864); temporarily commanding 2nd Cav. Div, Army of WV serving with the Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 26-30, 1864); commanding 3rd Div., Cav. Corps, Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 30, 1864 – Jan. 5, 1865 and Jan. 30 – March 25, 1865) and Army of the Potomac (March 25 – May 22, 1865); and Maj. Gen., USV (April 15, 1865). Serving during the first two war years on the staffs of Generals McClellan and Pleasonton, Custer saw action in the Peninsular, Antietam, and Chancellorsville campaigns. Given his own star, he was assigned command of the MI Cav. Brigade and, with it, took part in the Gettysburg, Bristoe, and Mine Run campaigns. At Gettysburg he remained with Gen. Gregg East of town to face Jeb Stuart’s threat to the Union rear, although he was previously ordered to the South. The combined Union force defeated Stuart. In Grant’s Richmond drive in 1864, Custer participated in the fight at Yellow Tavern where Stuart was mortally wounded. Transferred to the Shenandoah Valley with his men, he played a major role in the defeat of Early’s army at Winchester and Cedar Creek, commanding a division at the latter. Returning to the Army of the Potomac in early 1865, he fought at Five Forks; and in the Appomattox Campaign. His victories against the rebel cavalry came at a time when that force was a ghost of its former self. Custer was brevetted in the regulars through grades to Maj. Gen. for Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Five Forks, and the Appomattox Campaign. In addition he was brevetted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers for Winchester. Remaining in the army after the war, in 1866 he was appointed Lt. Col. of the newly authorized 7th Cav, remaining its active commander until his death. He took part in the 1867 Sioux and Cheyenne expedition, but was court-martialed and suspended from duty one year for paying an unauthorized visit to his wife. His army career ended June 25, 1876, at the battle of Little Big Horn, which resulted in the extermination of his immediate command and a total loss of some 266 officers and men. On June 28th, the bodies were given a hasty burial on the field. The following year, what may have been Custer’s remains, were disinterred and given a military funeral at West Point ( Source: “Who Was Who In The Civil War” by Stewart Sifakis ). CONDITION: Very good. Blade is a light grey color with minor staining. Hilt is fine. Grip is dry and crackled near the pommel and the wire wrap is a bit loose. Scabbard is dark and uncleaned. 4-60698 (35,000-55,000)

884
$13,800.00

HISTORIC INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BELONGING TO AN OFFICER OF THE 2ND U.S. SHARPSHOOTERS AND HISTORICALLY RELATED TO THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. One of the most historic and important swords to come to market in many years is this regulation inscribed U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword which has an inscribed provenance relating it to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater on April 14, 1865. The sword is configured according to regulation, manufactured by the “Ames Mfg Co. / Chicopee, Mass.” and is so marked on the ricasso of the blade and the reverse of the top scabbard mount. The scabbard is of leather with standard brass furniture. The top ring mount and throat of the scabbard is engraved immediately above the carrying ring “Presented to Lieut. Wm. J. Leahy / by the Members / of Co. C / 2nd Reg. U.S.S.S. / Aug. 1862”. Immediately below the carrying ring on the top mount is engraved (in a different hand) “Presented to/Earl E. Hewitt/by/Capt. W. J. Leahy/Aug 1917”. The leather scabbard is broken approximately 2.5” above the brass drag and has been repaired with a brass band which is engraved (in a third hand) “Broken on Stage / of / Ford’s Theater / April 15, 1865 / During genera l/ fight following / Lincoln’s / assassination”. Eyewitness accounts of the Lincoln assassination document the pandemonium and melee that occurred inside Ford’s Theater immediately following John Wilkes Booth’s murderous moment and his ill fated leap onto the stage and subsequent escape out the back door. Lincoln had no formal military detail with him that evening, however, a large number of Union officer’s were in the audience the evening of the assassination-obviously Lt. Leahy was one of them! Rare enough is the inscription to Company C of Berdan’s 2nd Regiment U.S. Sharpshooters. These were men recruited, largely, from PA. The history of the regiment is impressive being engaged in many important battles in the Eastern Theater. They participated in McDowell’s advance on Richmond, Pope’s Campaign in Northern VA, the Battles of Groveton; Bull Run, South Mountain; Antietam, Fredericksburg the “Mud March”, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Brandy Station, Mine Run Campaign, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Assault on the Salient, Bloody Angle, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg, and Hatcher’s Run. Leahy’s Company “C” was then transferred to the105th PA Inf. to finish their term of service. Not only is this sword significant for its presentation to an officer in the 2nd U.S. Sharp Shooters, but this sword represents one of the best documented and important artifacts related to Ford’s Theater and the assassination of Lincoln. CONDITION: Very good. Sword itself shows light wear over all. Blade retains much of its orig finish and the etching is clear and distinct. Hilt and grip are excellent with much gold wash remaining. Wire grip wrap is loose. Leather scabbard is fair, broken and repaired near the drag with a side brass band engraved with historical information, but also broken between the two scabbard ring mounts and repaired with epoxy. 4-58298 CW11 (30,000-40,000)

885
$14,950.00

PRESENTATION GRADE SCHULYER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE INSCRIBED TO A MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL AND UNCONFIRMED BRIGADIER GENERAL. An unusual presentation grade U.S. Model 1840 Cavalry Officer’s saber made by W. Clauberg, Solingen, Germany and marked Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, New York. This sword inscribed to Robert Cowdin as Brig Gen. has an interesting story!!! The single edged heavy curved blade is largely undecorated except for a scrolled panel in the center having a spread winged American eagle on one side and “U.S.” on the other. These etched panels were once laid in gold. Near the ricasso is the etched signature of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham and on the other side is stamped “W. Clauberg, Solingen”. The hilt is cast in heavy relief with very unusual icons. The 3-branch guard is cast and engraved with scrollwork over most of the surface and the counterguard has the faces of two cherubs surrounded by a wreath of wings. The pommel is decorated with acanthus leaf and has the face of a long bearded man cast on the back. The grip is sterling silver with alternating floral and plain bands wrapped in triple brass wire. A gilt cloth regulation officer’s sword knot is attached. The scabbard is of steel with fancy gilded brass mounts. The throat has a scalloped edge with floral engraving. The two ring mounts are the faces of a woman with flowing hair and a floral headband. The drag is engraved with a floral motif on both sides. Engraved between the two ring mounts is the inscription “Presented to/BRIG GENL ROBT COWDIN/by his Staff/Jany 1st 1863”. Perhaps a case of counting your chickens before they are hatched, Robert Cowdin was born in VT and migrated to Mass. to work in the lumber trade. Prior to the Civil War he was a Col. in a Mass. militia regiment that was configured into the first 3-year enlistment regiment from the Old Bay State, the 1st Mass. Vol. Inf. Cowdin, remaining at the rank of Col, retained command of the 1st Mass. Vol. which were mustered into Union service in May 1861. He fought with distinction in the battle of 1st Manassas, VA in July, 1861. His horse was shot from under him during the action. Positioned on Virginia’s Peninsula in 1862 and forming an element of the Army of the Potomac, he was active in the engagements of Malvern Hill, Seven Pines and Williamsburg during Gen. George McClellan’s attempt to capture Richmond, the Confed. capital. Awarding his bravery during the battle of Williamsburg, he was nominated to be Brig. Gen, United States Volunteers to rank from September 26, 1862. While assigned to the defense garrisons surrounding the nation’s capital, notice was received that the Senate adjourned before acting on his nomination to Brig. Gen. Hence, on March 30, 1863, with his term of appointment expired, and his promotion unconfirmed, he was reduced to leaving the service as a Col. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is light gray with spotting surface staining here and there. Etching is strong, but the once gilded, etched decorations have faded. Hilt is bright and strong retaining much of its orig finish. Sword knot is strong with a few frays. Steel scabbard has faded to a dark gray with light surface pitting over most of the surface. Inscription is light but readable. 4-58214 CW4 (10,000-15,000)

886
$31,625.00

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION GRADE AND INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER AND SWORD BELT OF MAJOR LAFAYETTE C. BAKER, AND COL. 1st DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAVALRY, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL, ORGANIZER, AND FIRST CHIEF OF THE U.S. SECRET SERVICE WHO LATER WAS IN CHARGE OF THE SEARCH FOR JOHN WILKES BOOTH AFTER HE ASSASSINATED PRESIDENT LINCOLN. ALSO INCLUDES BOOKS AUTHORED BY BAKER AND OTHER MEMROBILIA. An incredible opportunity to own the presentation sword, belt, and books of Major Lafayette Baker who was one of the Civil Wars most colorful, hated, feared, egotistical, and a motivated Commanders. This sword, (carried by him from 1863 until his death by poisoning in 1868 in an attempt to silence him because he knew to much about the conspiracy surrounding Lincoln’s Assassination as Secret Service Chief ) is a very significant and historical piece. The sword blade, made by Clauberg, Solingen and so marked on the ricasso, is believed to have been purchased from Tiffany’s in New York. The single edged 35” blade has a sweeping curve and is very highly decorated and etched with patriotic trophies, a liberty cap in a sunburst, an American Eagle, “U.S.” and a stand of flags with the motto: “STAND BY THE UNION”. The hilt is cast in high relief-regulation style but heavily gilded, and engraved with profuse laurel leaf decorations on the branches. The tip of the counter guard has two winged cherubs applied. The grip is of silver with alternating bands of engraved and plain rings, wrapped in triple strands brass wire. The scabbard is of brass and silver-plated with fancy gilded brass mounts. The throat has a scalloped edge with floral engraving. The two ring mounts are the faces of a woman with flowing hair and a floral headband. Inscribed between the two ring mounts is “PRESENTED to COL. L.C. BAKER / 1st D.C. Cavalry / by the Officers of his Regt / Sept. 10th 1863”. The sword belt is field grade, black, bridle leather waist belt having an enlisted man’s style M1851 Eagle sword belt plate of cast brass with applied silver wreath. CONDITION: Very good. Blade retains nice bright factory finish and etching is still quite frosty with staining at ricasso. Hilt is very well preserved with much of its gold wash intact. Scabbard is brass with approx. 25% of its orig silver-plating intact. This sword was given to him by his loyal officers and he carried it at all times, thus showing genuine wears. Baker describes this sword and an elaborate saddle given to him on page 38 in his book. Belt is very good with surface cracking but remaining supple and strong. Numbers on plate and keeper do not match. Photocopies of war records, period newspapers and other info describing capture of Booth are included. Accompanying these are three very important books in fair condition authored by BAKER. THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE IN THE LATE WAR. (Churchill, Kansas City, 1889), SPIES, TRAITORS, AND CONSPIRATORS OF THE LATE WAR. (Potter, Phila. 1884) and HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE. (King and Baird, Phila. 1868) all pertaining to his command of the Secret Service which, at that time of war, was given by Lincoln full authority and power to hunt down spies and traitors working for the Confed. and against the Union. To insure the safety of Pres. Lincoln and Washington, D.C., Baker was given the very best of everything money could buy including 800 hand picked soldiers, and the best horses and equipment. Baker requested from Sec. of War, Edwin Stanton, the very latest in arms, the repeating Henry rifles. He led his Regt. on no less than 5 raids into the VA. Valley looking for the Rebel Mosby and his gang who were getting to close to Washington and the President. He was given charge of the Old Capitol Prison where he kept the spies and traitors that he hunted down and captured (like the famous Confederate Spy, Belle Boyd). When Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865, Baker was called on by Sec. of War, Stanton to organize and hunt down suspected killer john Wilkes Booth. This was to be one of his most known historic events. He gathered 25 handpicked men from the 26th ME. Regt. and they started on Booth’s trail finally capturing and shooting him in the Garret farm barn near Port Royal, Va. The body was brought back by an iron clad steamer to the Old Capitol Prison where Baker identified Booth and then buried his body secretly under the floor of the basement. When the conspirators were captured, Baker kept them in his Prison until they had there trial in which Baker was involved. When they were sentenced to death, Baker had the gallows constructed in his prison yard and each one including the only woman Mary Surratt was hanged. He also foiled an attempt at suicide by Wirz, the man in charge of the Andersonville prison where so many Union soldiers died. Baker thought that he should receive the largest share of the reward money for capturing Booth but Stanton had it distributed among all whom were involved, outraging Baker. He turned against Stanton and the new President, Andrew Johnson. Baker also wanted a position in the new government but again was kept out. He retired to Phila. where he died in 1868. Later years his body was examined and it was determined by testing some of his remaining hair that a large amount of poison was present showing that he was indeed possibly silenced to keep him from embarrassing Stanton and Pres. Johnson as they, at that point, could not be sure what he might do or say in his then mistrust of everyone. Described in other books such as Anatomy of an Assassination. John Cottrell, and Death to Traitors, Jacob Mogelever, and In the Shadow Of Lincoln’s Death, Otto Eisenshiml. These items have a special place in our American history. 4-60705 (27,500-47,500)

887
$14,950.00

RARE AND UNUSUAL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE INDIAN STATUE HILT SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE. A fine and rare example of the Schuyler, Hartley & Graham high-grade presentation sword with a very unusual hilt and gilded blade with beautiful etching and a patriotic motto. The sword is not inscribed but has a tangential relationship to a Moses Taylor (see accompanying book) and was descended in a Maine family. The blade measures 32” and is a lightly curved, single edged blade with beautiful etched and gilded panels covering 75% of its surface. The etching is bold with stands of flags, trophies, a spread winged American eagle and sunburst and the motto “No Compromise with Traitors” in beautiful script. The etched surface of the blade is gold washed. On one side of the ricasso is the maker’s mark “Clauberg/Solingen” and on the other is the circular dealer’s mark of “Schuyler, Hartley and Graham/New York”. The hilt is of cast brass in rare and unusual form. The counterguard basket is cast with an openwork flame-like motif surrounded with a convex border having a series of oval indentations. The single branch knuckle bow is in the form of twisted rope with a central decoration of 9 spherical balls with flames emanating top and bottom. The grip, in statue form, is of cast brass having a highly detailed standing American Indian warrior with tomahawk in hand. The remainder of the grip is formed of classical motifs and a border of acanthus leaf clusters. The top of the pommel is an eagle ready for flight standing upon an applied and engraved American shield. The scabbard is of nickel silver with cast brass presentation grade mounts. The top mount has scrollwork, floral sprays and a grotesque mask with a cannon bbl and stack of cannon balls, and Greek key cast in high relief. The center mount has similar motifs featuring a draped hand. Finally, the drag, or bottom mount repeats the Greek key device intertwined with Oak leaves and acorns. The reverse of each mount is engraved with circles and lozenges on a stippled background. One of the most unusual presentation swords I have seen in many years. Of particular interest and rarity is the standing American Indian warrior depicted on the grip. CONDITION: Good. Sword has seen some use and only traces of its orig gold wash remain on the hilt and scabbard mounts indicating that it may have undergone a strong cleaning at one point in its life. Hilt and scabbard furniture have a dark and, presently, uncleaned patina. Blade is quite bright retaining most of its gold washed etching-there being fairly recent surface rust on the lower half of the blade. Scabbard is fine with no major dents or defects. Part of an old sword knot remain. 4-56704 CW17 (8,000-10,000)

888
$6,325.00

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STATUE HILT SWORD WITH POST CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION. An extremely fancy German made presentation grade U.S. Staff & Field Officer’s sword with a statue hilt. The single edged lightly curved blade has etched floral and military decorations with “U.S.” and an eagle on one side and the motto “For the Union” on the other. The ricasso is marked “W. Clauberg/Solingen”. This hilt is of cast brass in high relief having a half basket counterguard with rococo scrollwork terminating in a tiger head quillon. The grip is in statue form being a fully standing figure of Columbia holding a sword at her side and a laurel wreath in the other. She is mounted on a globe with the motto “E. Pluribus Unum” at the base. The scabbard is of nickel silver over brass with cast brass floral mounts in high relief. On the reverse of the scabbard near the throat is the inscription: “Presented to Lieut. John McBride/by his friends as a testimonial/of their Esteem, Feb. 2nd 1867”. A cursory search of the records did not turn up a definitive identification for this officer. He was most likely an officer in one of the Eastern state National Guard units. CONDITION: Fair. Sword has been worked on and cleaned over the years. None of the orig gilt remains on the hilt or any of the furniture, yet it has returned to a mellow patina. Tip of standing Columbia’s head is missing, exposing the capstan nut. There is evidence of filing as well. Blade has surface rust. Scabbard shows wear to the nickel-plating. Retaining screw from the drag is missing. 4-58178 CW7 (5,000-6,500)

889
$23,000.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE U.S. MODEL 1840 PRESENTATION ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER BY N.P. AMES-WITH PRE-CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION TO BVT. MAJOR GENERAL. A scarce and rare Ames Artillery Officer’s sword which was presented to a prominent U.S. Regular Army Inf. officer who fought in the Mexican War and rose to the rank of Brevet Maj. Gen. during the American Civil War. The sword, made and marked by N.P. Ames conforms to the regulation except for its highly decorated gilt washed scabbard. The curved single edged blade measures 32.5” and has etched decoration covering 60% of the surface. The decoration includes a spread-winged eagle, stands of arms, floral sprays and “U.S.” Etched near the ricasso is “N.P. Ames/Cutler/Springfield”. The hilt consists of a cast brass single branch “D” guard with a floral decoration cast on the knuckle bow. The pommel has a laurel leaf decoration and the grip is of wood, covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of brass, having two ring mounts, with gold wash. Engraved over the top portion spanning the two ring mounts are floral sprays. Between the mounts is a fanciful spread winged eagle in an oval panel. This engraved floral motif repeats itself at the drag. Inside a small panel at the scabbard throat is engraved “MAJr. ROBt C. BUCHANAN/U.S. ARMY”. Buchanan was born in Baltimore, MD in 1811 and graduated from West Point in July 1830. He entered his career of service in the U.S. Regular Inf. He participated in the Black Hawk Wars in 1832 and fought in the Seminole conflicts in Florida during the period 1836-38. During the Mexican War, he commanded a Battalion of MD. Vol. and fought in every major conflict of the war. He was brevetted Maj. in May 1846 for Gallantry at Palo Alto and Resaca-de-la Palma. Detailed west, he was stationed in Los Angeles at the opening of the Civil War. Traveling east on orders-from Washington, he became Lieut. Col.l of the 4th U.S. Inf. and fought at Gaines Mill and Malvern Hill. In 1862 he rose to Bvt. Col. and fought at Manassas and Antietam. For his distinguished service he was brevetted Brig. Gen. of Vol. in March 1863. Continuing to command during all the major engagements of the Army of the Potomac, he reverted to Col. to take command of the 1st U.S. Inf. in February 1864. On March 13, 1865, Buchanan was honored as Brevet Maj. Gen. of Vol. for his gallantry in action at Manassas and Fredericksburg. Following the war, he continued his service in the Regular Army until retirement in 1870. During the early Reconstruction period he was a highly successful military commander in Louisiana. He died on November 29, 1878. A superb opportunity to own a very rare sword-inscribed to one the U.S. Army’s most prominent Regular Inf. officers who rose to achieve the rank of Bvt. Maj. Gen. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been lightly cleaned but the etched decoration remains strong and visible. Hilt is unpolished retaining a nice patina & the grip is fine. Scabbard retains about 75% of its gold wash with a couple of minor dings near the drag. Possibly re-wrapped. 4-58293 CW1 (12,000-15,000)

890
$14,950.00

SUPERB MEXICAN WAR PRESENTATION MEXICAN STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE ADJUTANT OF THE 2ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, WOUNDED IN ACTION. A unique Mexican War presentation sword of foreign manufacture. Regulation Mexican staff officer’s sword of undeniable European origin, made for Mexican officer, one of a group of captured Mexican officer’s swords presented to American officers. The blade is single edged, straight with a quill back blade that is etched across 45% of its surface. The etched decorations are somewhat generic with floral work, scrolls and military trophies. On both sides there is a small spread-winged eagle (without an American shield) holding a banner and standing on top of what appears to be a pile of cannon balls. No manufacturer’s name is present. The hilt is of cast brass with a wide counterguard and large half-basket knuckle guard comprising the design elements of a scallop shell with two rosettes at the base in the front and a folding counterguard panel on the rear. There are three branches spreading from the shell to the bird’s head pommel and back strap. The grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wrapped with triple strand brass wire. There is a ferrule at the base of the grip. The scabbard is of nickel silver with plain brass mounts. Between the ring mounts is the bold inscription “Presented to/Lieut. J. S. McCabe/by his Company for his Gallant Conduct in the different battles in MEXICO 1847”. I was able to track down a short record of McCabe whose full name is James S. McCabe. He held the rank of Adjutant in the 2nd NY Vol. Inf. This regiment entered active duty service in the Mexican War in November 1846 and was mustered out in August 1848. McCabe is listed as being wounded in action at Churubusco. A superb and rare Mexican War presentation saber to a gallant officer who was wounded in action. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been cleaned and the etching is visible but weak in some areas. Hilt retains most of its orig gilt finish. Grip is fine showing only light wear and the scabbard is excellent with no dents. 4-58296 CW6 (8,500-10,000)

891
$5,750.00

HISTORIC AMERICAN CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE A.D.C. FOR MAJ. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER-WITH BATTLE HONORS. Regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword manufactured by Ames. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. As well as on the reverse of the scabbard’s top mount. The hilt is a large half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves & the grip of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of blued steel with regulation brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription (reading from the top down): “Peach Tree Creek/July 24th ‘64/Utoy Creek/Aug. 7th ‘64/Atlanta/P.R. Stetson/Capt. 15th U.S. Inf. /A.D.C. Maj. Genl. Hooker/Comdg. 20th Army Corps”. Since the 15th U.S. Inf. served in the 14th Army Corps during the Atlanta Campaign, I am assuming that Capt. Stetson went on detached duty to serve as A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker who was, at the time commanding the 20th Army Corps. The 15th did, however, fight at Peach Tree Creek, Utoy Creek and the Siege of Atlanta. A very nice American Civil War presentation on a well made Ames Staff and Field Officer’s sword. The association with Hooker and the inscription including these battle honors in the Atlanta Campaign is unique, rare and desirable. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is bright with some patches of dark pitting not significantly effecting the etching. Overall, sword shows light field use. Hilt is fine, grip is good with some wear and the scabbard is dark with no major dents. 4-58297 CW9 (5,000-6,500)

892
$3,450.00

PRE CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF A PHILDELPHIA SCHOOL. A unique presentation to the Director of a school or, possibly, military academy in Richmond, Philadelphia County, PA in 1853. The sword is a German made presentation grade U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword with a 31” lightly curved single edged blade with profuse etching over 75% of the blade’s surfaces. The etched decorations contain military trophies, “U.S.” and an American eagle. The ricasso is marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. The cast brass guard is of regulation form with additional engraving on the pommel. The grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with very fancy brass mounts cast in high relief having an American eagle, a stand of flags and oak leaves. Between the two ring mounts is an applied oval brass plaque containing the inscription: “Presented by the teachers of Richmond/Phila. to their Director/COL. H. MATHER/as a mark of their esteem for/his many Noble Qualities/May 2nd 1853”. A wonderful academy sword with a history yet to be discovered. It may be that this school director served in the Civil War or the Mexican War before he ended up as the director of a school in Richmond, PA. CONDITION: Very good. This is a piece truly in “attic black” never cleaned with a near black patina over all except for the blade, which is bright with strong etching and retains bits of its orig frosting from the etching process. Sword shows the lightest of wear. 4-56777 CW8 (3,500-4,500)

893
$6,900.00

AN HISTORIC AND EXTENSIVE GROUPING CONSISTING OF A PRESENTATION GRADE U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD AND COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER BOTH INSCRIBED TO THE COL. OF THE 21ST CONNECTICUT Inf. WITH RANK EPAULETS, SWORD BELT AND SASH, COMMISSION AND BINOCULARS. This sword shows hard wear and tear and must have seen long and arduous service in the field during numerous engagements. The sword is a regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword, several grades higher than standard and of European manufacture. It has a 32” single edged, lightly curved blade deeply etched and once, containing extensive gold wash. The etched decoration is generally generic and floral with a prominent “U.S.” on one side. There is also the French motto: “Je Maintiendrai Le Droit” which, roughly translated means: “We shall maintain the right”. The hilt is of regulation style with “US” cast into the counter guard. The scabbard is of steel with fancy engraved brass furniture. Inscribed on the reverse counterguard of the sword’s hilt is: “Col. Hiram B. Crosby”. The inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, SN 324913 (all matched-loading lever is unmarked), has a 4” bbl with a New York address, 6-shot cylinder and brass back strap and trigger guard. The back strap is inscribed “Col. H. B. Crosby” by, what appears to be, the same engraver who did the sword. The accompanying sword belt is of folded black Russian leather with a brass keeper and two sword carrying straps with brass spring clips. The belt plate is an officer’s style M1851 eagle plate with its wreath cast integral with the plate. Also with the sword is Crosby’s red silk sash of standard form with tassels, his Smith Patent style Col. rank shoulder straps, Crosby’s orig military commission to rank of Col. dated June 28, 1860 and signed by the Gov. of CT, William A. Buckingham and, finally, Crosby’s Civil War period binoculars remain with this group being a pair of French manufactured brass bodied and leather covered binoculars. At the time of the Battle of Cold Harbor, Hiram B. Crosby was commanding the 21st CT Inf. as Maj. Later promoted to full Col. he led the regiment until he was discharged for a medical disability on September 14, 1864. Organized at New Haven in August 1862, this Regiment went to the Defenses of Washington, D.C. then off to the front participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Va., “Mud March,” and the Siege of Suffolk prior to moving to provost and guard duty at Portsmouth, Norfolk and Newport News until February 1864. Expedition up James River to Fort Powhatan, thence to Newberne February 12, and duty there, at Plymouth and at Washington, N. C. they then joined Butler’s operations on South Side of the James River and against Petersburg and Richmond, operations against Fort Darling, Battle of Drewry’s Bluff and Bermuda Hundred. Battle of Cold Harbor, siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond then onto Chaffin’s Farm, New Market Heights and Fair Oaks. After doing duty in the trenches before Richmond, they became a part of the City’s occupying forces. The Regiment was mustered out June 16, 1865 with losses totaling 175. Copies of his pension, military records and history of the regiment accompany the sword. CONDITION: Fair. Heavy wear from tip to toe, likely a battlefield carried sword. Gilt decoration on the blade has all but faded away in dark patina and surface rust. Quillon is fractured but remains attached. All of the brass furniture and the scabbard have been heavily cleaned at some time. Leather and wire wrap are missing from the grip. Colt revolver is quite good with traces of blue on the bbl and frame. Sword belt is worn but flexible with some losses to stitching. Crosby’s sash is faded to a reddish-brownish hue with a few minor frayed areas. Rank shoulder straps are very nice and the binoculars very good. 4-59211 (5,000-10,000)

894
$5,175.00

EARLY CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO AN OFFICER OF PHILADELPHIA’S ARTILLERY CORPS OF THE WASHINGTON GRAYS. A wonderful very early war presentation to an officer of this Philadelphia artillery militia unit that was one of the first to respond to Lincoln’s call for volunteers and is commemorated by a statue outside the Union League Club of Philadelphia. The sword was presented the day after Lincoln’s inauguration in 1861. The sword itself is quite unique as well! The sword, sold by Horstmann, is of European manufacture-similar to the U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword-except with a very unusual “collapsing” steel scabbard. The unmarked sword itself closely resembles its American counterpart but is of French or German manufacture. The blade measuring 32” in length has etched decorations featuring scrolls, floral sprays and generic military trophies with a blade that has an unstopped wide and secondary fuller (typical of French manufactured swords). This hilt is cast brass of regulation style with a grip of wood, covered in sharkskin and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is like nothing I’ve encountered before-made of steel with two carrying rings-it is made in two pieces with a spring tension device in the lower half that has the effect of “collapsing” the scabbard to one half its size through a telescoping action when the blade is drawn. Quite interesting and rare! In a rectangular cartouche is stamped “HORSTMANN” near the scabbard throat. Opposite Horstmann’s stamped cartouche is the inscription “Presented to / Lieut. Alexander Murphy / of the / Artillery Corps Washington Gray s/ by his Fellow Members / March 5th 1861”. A most interesting presentation sword to a member of Philadelphia’s elite militia artillery corps. Further research may reveal the origin of this VERY unusual “collapsing” scabbard. 4-58294 CW14 (4,000-5,000)

895
$2,300.00

U.S. MODEL 1852 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD BY AMES. This sword is a standard grade U.S. regulation Model 1851 U.S. Navy Officer’s sword manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Co. This sword has a 31” lightly curved singled edged blade with etched decorations over 60% of its length. The decorations consist of military trophies, a fouled anchor and U.S.N. At the ricasso the blade is signed “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. The hilt is of cast brass in regulation style with an oak leaf counterguard superimposed with “U.S.N.” on a banner. The pommel is decorated with cast laurel/oak leaves and the pommel cap with a standing eagle surrounded by stars. The grip is of wood, covered with sharkskin and wrapped with dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of leather with regulation brass mounts. The reverse of the top mount is stamped “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. On the front of the top scabbard mount is engraved “ C.A. Hendrickson.” The record of U.S. Navy and Marine officers shows Charles A. Hendrickson as Acting Ensign as of February 25, 1864 with a discharge date of 24 October 1865. Further research may reveal his shipboard service. CONDTION: Very good. Blade is excellent with light patina here and there but no major surface pitting. Hilt is fine, grip good and the scabbard strong-with one very well done repair. 4-58295 CW15 (3,500-5,000)

896
$3,450.00

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD-5TH MASSACHUSETTS. A nice example of a Civil War officer’s inscribed presentation sword manufactured by Ames. This sword complies with the regulation for the U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. The hilt is regulation half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves, and the grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is made of blued steel with brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription “Presented to/Lieut. A.J. Holbrook/by the Cambridge members/of Co. E, Mass. Vols/at Camp Lander Wenham/Sept. 3, 1862”. On the opposite side of the top mount is stamped: “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. Holbrook served in the 5th Mass. Vol. Inf. (9 month militia) that was organized on August 14, 1862. His sword was presented at Camp Lander, Wenham, Mass. where the regiment was mustered. Co. E was formally mustered on September 3, 1862. During the war the 5th Mass. served at New Berne, Goldsboro, and Kinston doing a number of expeditions on the southeast coastline. They returned to Boston and were mustered out of service at the end of their 9 month term. They lost 16 men by disease. A nice opportunity to own a Civil War presentation sword to a Mass. officer made by a highly desirable sword maker. CONDITION: Very good. Sword has a nice uncleaned patina overall. Blade has been lightly cleaned but retains most of its etching with spotting patches here and there. Edge of the blade is nicked up toward the center. Hilt is fine. Grip shows wear on the high spots but is tight and intact. Scabbard shows much of its orig bluing with light, uncleaned surface rust and pitting over the entire length. 4-58213 CW4 (2,800-3,800)

898
$5,750.00

CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade. Full firm marked Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. along with various patriotic motifs and a 3” panel which says, “U.S. Medical Staff”. Scabbard is brass and is firm marked, “N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield, Mass”. Fine example of a Civil War medical staff officer’s sword, though an earlier Ames address appears on the scabbard. Sword & scabbard appear to be orig to each other. CONDITION: Blade is grey/bright with much orig frosting. Scabbard & hilt exhibit 60% orig gilt. Middle & top mounts of scabbard are both loose. 4-58805 JS4 (1,500-2,500)

899
$3,852.00

CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD. This is a regulation model 1852 Naval Officers sword with a 27-3/4” etched blade. Etching includes military motifs: sprays of military arms, circle of 31 stars (31 stars denotes the period of 1852-1858 as Minnesota became the 32nd state on July 4, 1858), patriotic shield, fluted anchors, ropes, and a drooped wing eagle sitting atop a cannon with cannon balls. Blade is agent marked, “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. Scabbard is leather with brass mounts with rope knot shaped ring mounts. Top mount also has applied scroll with, “Horstmann & Sons Makers, Philada”. A sea serpent forms the drag. Typical hilt of oak leaves and acorns with “USN” in a ribbon. Quillon is a sea serpent. Pommel has an eagle surrounded by thirteen stars. CONDITION: Blade is fine. Etched panels are bright with almost all orig luster, and scattered staining. Sword exhibits orig felt red washer. Shark skin grip shows wear to high spots. Triple wire wrap is complete. 4” longitudinal crack in grip. Gilting on sword mounts and hilt is 90%+. Drag is missing screw. 4-58195 (4,000-5,000)

900
$2,587.00

CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICER SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade marked Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. Brass mounted leather scabbard where top mount is also marked Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. This standard model 1850 officer’s sword is a fine example by the most popular Civil War sword manufacturer. Accompanying this lot is a 19th C. red silk sash which is 8’ long, 3-1/4” wide with tassels on either end. This appears to be a standard Civil War era sash though width is a bit small. 1880’s vintage sword belt maker marked, “J.H. McKenney & Co. N.Y.” also accompanies sash. CONDITION: Hilt and scabbard mounts retain 80% orig gilting. Shark skin grip is complete having a longitudinal 4” crack. Twisted gilted brass wire wrap is complete. Hilt exhibits a hairline crack at quillon. Leather scabbard body retains most of its orig black color with scattered scuffing and white staining. 4-58807 JS3 (2,000-3,000)

901
$0.00

SWORD AND DOCUMENTS OF GENERAL WM. LARIMER, JR – FOUNDER OF DENVER, CO. Purchased from family descendent. Civil War foot officer’s sword in fine condition with bright blade and etched panels with “US” and eagle holding ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum”. Scabbard is also fine with only some flaking to black finish of leather. Commission as Brigadier General of Pennsylvania Militia, signed by Governor Wm. F. Johnson in 1854. Commission is split at one fold. Appointment to Treasurer of Arapahoe, Kansas Territory (Arapahoe County at this time contained what is now Denver, Co). This appointment was signed by Governor James Denver on Sept. 21, 1858. Just 2 months later Larimer built the 1st house on what is now Denver and named the town for his political friend James Denver. The 1st main street was named, and still is, Larimer Street. A history district “Larimer Square” is still at the city’s center. Another document concerning Denver in 1931 accompanies as: docs from antique dealer who purchased these items from descendent; grouping of Denver signed appointment; commission as general and Civil War foot officer’s sword. Larimer was captain in Kansas cavalry unit in war for a short time and this sword shows little use. Though his name is not on the sword, this sword descended in his family with the accompanying documents. CONDITION: Overall very good. Scabbard body is sold with wear & chipping to hispots. Brass mounts and hilt cleaned but still exhibit matching patina. Grip is very good with orig wire wrapping. 4-59188 (5,000-6,000)

902
$2,587.00

PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JACOB ARNER, 28TH PENSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. 31” double edged blade bearing military motifs and agent marking of “W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Hilt exhibits a spray of military arms with eagle standing on military shield with stars above his head. Pommel has cast patriotic shield surrounded by a laurel wreath. Grip is sheet silver with copper wire grip. Extra engraved cast decoration adorn pommel cap. Scabbard is steel with a 2-3/4” by 1” silver oval panel which reads, “Presented to / Capt. Jacob D. Arner / Co. E 28th Regi P.V.V. by the members / of his Company, as a mark of respect / and esteem for him as a / Gentleman and Soldier.” Captain Jacob Arner was born in 1830 and died in 1896. He served in the war from 1861 to 1865. His obituary in 1896 from Lehigh, Pennsylvania newspaper states, “The deceased enlisted in the late war at the very beginning and fought till the end, going in as a private and coming out as a Major. He first enlisted in Company E, Twenty-eighth Regiment, P.V. Such was his gallantry in the various engagements that he was promoted to second lieutenant, then to first lieutenant, afterwards to captain and finally to major.” “He was in the battles at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, etc. The regiment developed one Major General, John W. Geary, its first commander, afterwards Governor of this State, also three Brig. Generals, Hector Tyndale, Ario Pardee, Jr., and John Flynn. It had five Colonels, Geary, Gabriel, Dekosponay, T.J. Abl, Flynn and Tyndale; also four LT Cols. and nine Majs. The last of these was Major Arner.” Accompany this lot is a formal studio photograph of Capt. Arner in 28th Regiment uniform from the US Army War College archives. Also included in this lot are copies of Arners service records and photographs of his tombstone where he is buried in Allentown, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Blade is grey with scattered areas of pitting. 15” etched panels are 90%+ discernable. There is a new leather washer. Silver grip is very good and only shows a few small dents. Copper wire wrap is complete. Scabbard is painted black and has several dents. One pin sized hole is present near lower ring-mount of scabbard. 4-59052 JS29 (4,000-6,000)

903
$2,817.00

1860 CALVARY SABRE WITH PURPORTED INDIAN WAR USAGE. Standard model 1860 cavalry saber. Maker marked, “Ames Mfg. Chicopee, Mass”. Dated and inspected 1865. Scabbard near drag and blade in fuller is etched, “C 3 CAV C2”. This marking is for C Troop 3rd cavalry. A list of actions of C Troop 3rd cavalry from 1868 to the turn of the century are listed. C Troop 3rd Calvary served in Indian Territory, Arizona, Dakota Territory, Wyoming Montana, and Texas. CONDITION: Blade is grey with area of pitting and old sharpening. Scabbard has remnants of hard metal plating. Hilt exhibits yellow patination. Grip retains all orig wire and 90% of its orig leather. 4-59186 JS31 (2,250-2,750)

904
$1,265.00

PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 AMES STAFF & FIELD SWORD. Standard 1860 Staff & Field officers sword. 31” Diamond shaped blade, which contains etched patriotic panels and manufacturers mark, “Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee, Mass.” Grip is shark skin. Languet has eagle over spray of flags. Folding languet is inscribed, “PRESENTED TO OAKLEY HENDLEY” BY HIS UNCLE THOS. B. OAKLEY. LATE LT. COL. U.S.A JAN. 1901”. Scabbard is blued steel with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade is frosty and near mint condition. Scabbard body exhibits scattered rust and pitting. Gilted hilt and scabbard mounts are dark and dirty but should clean showing a majority of the original gilt. 4-56776 JS39 (300-600)

905
$345.00

VICTORIAN COPY OF AN ENGLISH COURT SWORD. 32″ triangular blade etched “F. P. SCHOLTE. / 7. SAVILE ROW. W.” on the flat. All three sides have matching etchings extending to 15″ on the blade. The scabbard is leather with three steel mounts decorated with bands. This sword is late Victorian, but a much earlier style with diamond-shaped piercing and added steel brilliants riveted to the various parts. CONDITION: Blade is bright with minor nicks and scattered specks of surface rust. Hilt, guard and scabbard mounts have a gray patina with light surface rust. Scabbard is good with a partial bend near the top and a scuff at the bottom. 8-86994 (600-900)

906
$287.00

ENGLISH SMALL SWORD. 29″ blade, 35″ overall in scabbard. This mid-19th century sword has florally etched blade, maker marked “Moore / Late Bicknell’s & Moore / 1 Old Bond Street, London”. Brass hilt, grip, languets, scabbard mounts and frog button all decorated with a Ball motif. CONDITION: Blade retains areas of original luster; overall etching is very good with areas of black staining. Hilt, grip and scabbard mounts retain much original gilding. Leather scabbard body is sound with a couple of areas of chipping. Sword and scabbard mounted on board. 8-87168 (200-300)

907
$287.00

PAINTED TIN BOX. 14” wide x 9” deep x 10” high. The slightly domed lid is painted “H.P.” on either side of ‘7 CAV.”. The brass lock (no key) is marked “E. BATES / W. HAMPTON”. CONDITION: Red paint shows many chips and runs, including one across the marking which is not affected. 4-59082 (250-500)

908
$805.00

LOT OF 4 FRATERNAL SWORDS. 1) Knights Templar. Sword made by M.C. Lily and Co. Blade is excellent with name, “George G. Scott” on blade. White metal plated scabbard and hilt. Bone handle with Danbury, Connecticut lodge information. 2) Another Danbury, Connecticut Knights Templar sword with name, “H.K. Scott Jr.” on blade. 3) Another Knights Templar sword. This one is agent marked, “D.B. Hall Broadway, NY”. Sword has gilded scabbard and mounts and decorated bone grip. Swords 1-3 are all in torn protective chamois or cloth bags. 4) Fraternal sword with only Latin Cross on blade in wood grip and on brass scabbard. 4-56703 JS40 (400-800)

909
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE & IMPORTANT CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS WITH TEXAS HISTORY. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 160786 & 160787. Nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbls with 1-line Hartford address, 2-line patent dates on left side of frame with the Rampant Colt in a full engraved circle and spectacular deep relief carved ox-head pearl grips, left & right hand. Revolvers are identically engraved by Cuno Helfrecht in his trademark style with large sunburst on recoil shields with a miniature sunburst on loading gates. Frames have about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Bbls are engraved about 3-1/4” on each side to match with a wavy pattern around address. Top straps, ejector housing rod gullets & outside radii are engraved with his snake & dot pattern, which is also around back edge of cylinders. Cylinders are engraved in his trademark patterns of alternating sunbursts & foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between flutes. Buttstraps were engraved leaving a short blank panel which are after-market engraved “W.F. COBB”. This later engraving is in the typical style done for Wolf & Klaar of Fort Worth, TX. Accompanied by two Colt Factory letters to two different inquirors with both showing both serial numbers, that they were nickel finished, factory engraved, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO, on June 26, 1895 in a shipment of two guns. The older letter, in remarks, states they were shipped as consecutively serialized pair. The more recent letter states under special features item, “consecutive serial numbers”. Also accompanied by a 3-ring binder of information regarding Mr. Cobb, who, apparently, was one of the orig land purchasers in Lubbock County, Texas and therefore one of the people responsible for the founding of the City of Lubbock, Texas. His land purchase was recorded on Aug. 13, 1890. It is not indicated how much land he actually purchased, but by law he was authorized to purchase one section (640 acres) at $3.00 per acre and then could purchase three additional sections at $2.00 per acre. The 1880 Federal Census shows a William F. Cobb, age 52, birthplace “Texas”, is listed on p. 440A. There is an additional Tax Roll for the City of Lubbock for 1891 which lists W.F. Cobb as owning one wagon or carriage valued at $25.00, something else illegible valued at $5.00 and three horses valued at $125.00. CONDITION: Very fine. Both revolvers have been cleaned, but not polished and show only light wear with somewhat dulled orig nickel. Backstraps, where they have been handled, are nice & bright with #160787 having some backstrap wear. This is the right hand gun & apparently Mr. Cobb was right handed. It appears also that sights have been slightly thinned. The oxhead grip on #160786 has a repaired crack just around edge of carving. It also has a slightly chipped toe & a small chip on right side by frame. The other grips are undamaged. Both have great fire with lots of color. A rare opportunity to own a very rare pair of Colts. 4-58897 JR600 (150,000-250,000)

910
$48,875.00

SPECTACULAR EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16152. Built during the 1875 period when Colt was filling mostly military orders and few civilian revolvers were made. This therefore is a very scarce early single action. This Colt is blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line slant letter address with serifs at each end. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame & caliber on left shoulder of trigger guard. Ejector rod housing is first type with bullseye ejector rod head. It has nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl has beveled edges of flutes & base pin is dimpled at each end. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching including bbl & cyl. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with loss areas from flaking rather than wear. Areas of loss are a medium to light patina with balance of blue strong & dark, especially in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with light edge wear and a light cyl line. Ejector rod housing retains 96-97% strong orig blue with some flaking & light thinning to outer radius. Base pin retains virtually all of its orig blue on head. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors, slightly faded on right side. Grip frame retains most of its glossy orig blue with one spot of flaking on front strap & another on bottom of trigger bow. Grip has a tiny chip on right toe with some scratches on left side & at left toe. There is a small bruise & scratch on right side, otherwise retains about all of its brilliant orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a nearly new early revolver, almost unheard of in this serial range. 4-56613 JR69 (40,000-60,000)

911
$34,500.00

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHERIFF’S MODEL. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 145347. Blue & case colored with rare 3-1/2″ bbl, made without ejector rod. It has 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame and has spectacular raised carved 2-pc ox head pearl grips. There is a tiny “45” on bottom of bbl under base pin. Base pin has orig dimples at each end. While there are many Sheriff’s Models on market today, only a few are authentic. This is one of the better authentic examples available. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks “not listed”. It indicates shipment to John M. Moore, address unavailable on July 26, 1893 in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Traces of orig finish remain with bbl being mostly a dark smooth patina with blue in sheltered areas. Frame has traces of silvered case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a light silver/gray patina. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors on sides in sheltered areas. Grip frame retains 15-20% blue, mostly on trigger guard, with some dark plum blue at top of back strap with balance a silver/brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light pitting. Grips, probably not orig to this revolver, are very beautiful with lots of fire & color and have a tiny chip on right side at frame with another minuscule chip on left toe. A rather rare specimen in very nice orig condition. 4-56614 JR70 (30,000-45,000)

912
$20,125.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 145338. Rare engraved sheriff’s model with 4″ bbl & half moon rifle style German silver front sight. It has 2-line address with 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. This rare Colt is engraved by Cuno Helfrecht with the engraving patterns being similar to a number of his pieces of work pictured in The Colt Engraving Book, Vol. One, Wilson. Bbl has foliate arabesque patterns, about 4/5 of the way down sides of the bbl with arabesque patterns on top with wave & dot borders around address. Frame has near full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with feather patterns down top strap. Back strap has typical fan at top with arabesque dot patterns down back strap and across butt strap. Cyl has alternating arabesque & sunburst patterns on lands between flutes. It has 2-pc Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips with three sparkly stones on each side. Accompanied by a beautiful pair of relief carved, right hand pearl ox head grips. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 4″ bbl, blue finish, factory engraved, under special features: “furnished with a silver sight” and indicating shipment to Dunlay & Geisler, Houston, Texas, April 8, 1892 in a shipment of two same type guns. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a medium brown patina overall. It shows heavy wear overall with substantial wear at muzzle. Grips are sound showing heavy wear with right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with moderate pitting. Pearl grips have a broken steer horn with some oil/rust staining, otherwise appear to be fine with lots of color & fire. 4-56611 JR67 (15,000-25,000)

913
$12,650.00

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 117946. Beautiful single action with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with 3-line patent dates & eagle/Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Caliber is marked on left front web of trigger guard. Revolver is nicely engraved by Cuno Helfrecht with foliate arabesque patterns down about 2/3 of bbl length on each side with a wave & dot border pattern around bbl address. Frame has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on both sides with Helfrecht’s trademark sunburst on recoil shield & loading gate. It has dbl wave & dot pattern on top strap with zigzag decorations on back strap & butt strap. Trigger guard has his starburst pattern with dots at end of rays. Cyl has alternating sunburst & foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes. Rear edge of cyl has wave & dot pattern. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped with blue finish & rubber grips, factory engraved to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on Oct. 11, 1886 in a shipment of three same type guns. CONDITION: Fine. Traces of case color remain on frame in sheltered areas with minor traces of blue on grip frame; otherwise it is a cleaned metal color with fine pitting over entire left side and cylinder. Ejector rod housing has strong blue in gullets. Right side of frame & bbl has not been cleaned & engraving is crisp & clean. Base pin screw is a replacement. Grips are very fine showing moderate wear & having turned chocolate. Hammer will not hold on half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-56692 JR68 (8,000-12,000)

914
$8,050.00

ULTRA RARE COLT FIRST 44 CENTERFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER PRODUCED. Cal. 44 RF Henry/44 WCF (44-40). SN 36026. This revolver has a somewhat long history beginning on April 26, 1877 when it was shipped to Colt’s London Agency for delivery to the Turkish Government for test trials. It seems that Baron Von Oppen, Colt’s European representative, had learned that Winchester was attempting to sell the Turkish Government some 30,000 of their, then available, 44 caliber revolvers. He hurriedly contacted Gen. Franklin, Colt’s Vice President regarding the situation. Gen. Franklin, under the impression that Turkey was using the Winchester Model 1873, had three revolvers, including this one, made up and shipped to the London agency for delivery to Constantinople. This was apparently done in very short order as this revolver has no British proofs indicating it did not stay in England for any length of time. Gen. Franklin’s mistaken belief regarding the caliber of the Turkish rifles led to the modification of this revolver, apparently by a Turkish armorer. He cleverly replaced the orig firing pin with a hook-billed, pointed; flat firing pin retained with a sgl rivet and modified the frame firing pin recess to accommodate this rimfire adaptation. It is readily apparent in looking into the chambers that this revolver was fired innumerable times using the much shorter 44 rimfire case as there is a ring in each chamber at precisely the correct distance to where the mouth of the rimfire case would have been. The areas forward of the ring & face of cylinder have heavy fine pitting, a further indication of heavy use by these corrosive cartridges. The orig first type ejector rod housing was apparently lost or damaged and replaced with a later second type stud mounted into the orig screw hole in bbl. Unfortunately the person doing this work was not an accomplished gunsmith as the stud extends into the bore. Had it been fired after installation it would have blown the stud back out of the hole. It still retains its orig bullseye ejector rod head. This revolver is described as having a standard 7-1/2” bbl with 1-line “script” address with serifs at each end. The bore has the standard rifling of six wide lands & grooves and was probably intended for one of the early rimfire revolvers. It has the broken die in the “O” of “CO” and on the “A” in “HARTFORD” of the bbl address. It is thought that this address was completely discontinued in the early 20,000 serial range, therefore further supporting the theory that this was a recycled 44 rimfire bbl that Colt was simply disposing of. As it stands, this is on record as probably being the highest serial numbered revolver with a script bbl address. This revolver also has the caliber marking “44 WCF” on left shoulder of trigger guard and has the 1-pc walnut grip. There is a spurious “U.S.” stamp on left side of frame, apparently by some nefarious individual thinking to make this a more valuable piece by making it a martial Colt. Consignor states that he has owned this revolver well over 40 years, having purchased it from an antique dealer at that time. Accompanied by a 3-page Kopec letter detailing most of the above information. Also accompanied by a copy of the Summer 2002 The Rampant Colt magazine in which Mr. Kopec has also written a 3-page article with photograph of this same revolver. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped to Colt’s London Agency April 26, 1877 in a shipment of three same type guns. The other two serial numbers are 36327 & 36264. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray/brown patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with traces of orig varnish. Buttstrap screw is battered as are the frame screws and the base pin screw. Hammer will not hold on safety or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-60734 JR501 (10,000-20,000)

915
$6,900.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 303564. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address & roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt in a circle. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl underneath base pin. It has 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 95-96% glossy bright orig factory blue with light edge wear & a small spot of pitting on left side at muzzle. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, brilliant on sides of frame & in sheltered areas, faded on recoil shields & top strap. Grip frame retains about 90% glossy bright orig blue, slightly thinned on back strap with gray metal patina on trigger bow. Grip is sound with one or two minor nicks & has a fine smooth hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a very little used Colt. 4-59011 JR71 (5,000-9,000)

916
$17,250.00

CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Boxer short. SN 28847. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl with Hartford address, 2nd type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head, 2-line patent markings on frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Caliber marking is on left shoulder of trigger guard and there is a curious small hole in center of butt strap. Bbl & cyl have tiny English proofs. Accompanied by a typical green felt lined English oak casing with brass medallion in lid & a direction sheet inside lid. Compartmented in bottom for revolver, an “L” shaped screwdriver, a tiny Dixon pewter oil bottle & a cartridge block for 24 cartridges. Right rear corner has a covered compartment with bone knob & slot for a cleaning rod, which is missing. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl & cyl. Bbl retains about 93-95% glossy bright orig blue mixed with flaked patina. There is a small nick in sight blade. Cyl is flaked to about 30% orig blue with balance light patina. Ejector rod housing retains about 97% glossy bright orig blue. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors with a minor scratch & a nick or two. Grip frame retains most of its orig glossy blue with light edge wear, some minor flaking on back strap & a spot or two of light surface rust on butt strap. Butt strap screw is slightly battered. Grip is sound with several light nicks & bruises and retains most of its orig bright factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has one grain check in bottom, otherwise is very fine & retains most of its orig varnish with a few scattered light nicks. Interior is moderately faded and shows wear from front sight & hammer spur. Overall a beautiful, scarce Colt. 4-59014 JR36 (6,000-10,000)

917
$4,025.00

EARLY LONDON COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 24129. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, Colt’s Pall Mall London bbl address, 2-line patent dates on left side of frame with caliber on left shoulder of trigger guard which was originally a 45 Boxer. Chambers have been opened up from Boxer to 45 Colt. Bottom of bbl & cyl have tiny British proofs. Serial number appears on frame, trigger guard, butt strap, cyl & bbl. It has 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of serial number in ink in back strap channel. Front strap also has a hole for a grip pin. It has beveled edge cyl & second type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 35% blue, mostly in sheltered areas & under ejector rod housing. Frame retains 15-20% faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance a light gray patina. Hammer retains 50-60% case colors. Grip frame retains about 60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyl pin may be a replacement. Grip is sound with a minor ding or two and has a fine hand rubbed oil finish. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59193 JR60 (5,000-7,000)

918
$8,050.00

SPECIAL & WONDERFUL MOST UNUSUAL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 95703. Possibly & probably the very first Colt Single Action produced in 22 cal. It has nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, a dovetailed front sight with Rocky Mountain blade that appears to be a modified Colt Lightning sight. Bbl has block letter 1-line address and left side is marked “22-R.F.”. Close examination of bbl does not disclose any relining or alteration from another bbl, therefore the assumption is that this is a Colt factory bbl. It has typical crown this cataloguer has observed on other Colt single action 22’s. Top of frame has been dovetailed and has a tiny fixed sight at rear end that has a tiny star stamped on top. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”, typical markings Colt placed on their “buy-back” military revolvers that they re-worked and sold to public. Bottom of bbl at frame is faintly stamped “22M”. This is assumed to mean Model 22 and there is an “O” by the ejector rod screw stud. The inspector initials on frame appear to have been obliterated during refinish process; however a small “G” appears by serial numbers on trigger guard & butt strap. This is inspector mark of John E. Greer who was the inspector on this series of cavalry revolvers with David F. Clark. Frame firing pin hole was plugged with a tiny rectangular slot cut for rimfire firing pin nose. Hammer is typical Colt rimfire, not an altered centerfire hammer. It has standard rimfire nose secured with two rivets. Cylinder has had chambers professionally sleeved to 22 cal and has the last two digits of serial number between two of chambers and there is a tiny “S” & punch dot in another area. No serial number was observed on outside diameter of cylinder. It was noted that face of cyl is lightly pitted, however sleeves are not pitted leading one to speculate that this was a used revolver when factory made alterations. It has an early, probably orig, base pin with dimple in the end. Screws are blued and appear to be orig to revolver. It has 1-pc walnut grip with number “4573” in back strap channel. Inside of front trigger guard web has been grooved, prior to nickel-plating, apparently for use of a devise to hold trigger for a trick shot artist. Accompanied by two Colt Factory letters, one dated 1958 and the other dated 2004, supplying identical information regarding configuration of revolver as having been shipped in 22 cal with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, wood grip to “Vic Smith”, address unavailable on May 21, 1886. Under remarks in 2004 letter it states that there is a second listing for this serial number as a 45 caliber with blue finish sold to the government and delivered Aug. 3, 1883. This leads one to understand that this is a “buy-back” revolver which was subsequently altered to its current configuration by factory, therefore making it the first 22 caliber single action army revolver. On p. 240 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, this revolver, by serial number, is listed as the first single action army in 22 rimfire. It was shipped about a full year before Colt shipped the first production single action 22 in May of 1887. It is also accompanied by a large volume of correspondence regarding Vic Smith, who was apparently a certified character & frontiersman and was a contemporary of several of the frontier notables such as Liver Eatin’ Johnston, the Marquis d’Mours, John X. Biedler, Yellowstone Kelly & future President Roosevelt. He was an accomplished buffalo hunter, fresh meat forager for the U.S. Army, a dispatch rider and scout under Col. Terry & Gen. Miles. He was also a trapper & well-regarded as an Indian fighter. He was a successful hunting guide for important Easterners & royalty traveling to the West. During his days on the frontier he was known as “Yellowstone Vic”, whose proper name was Victor Grant Smith. He was a prolific shooter, said to have fired as many as 20,000 rnds a year. He is mentioned by name in Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Theodore Roosevelt. He is said to have tied the record for the most buffalo killed from a single stand, that being 107 in an hour. After the buffalo were gone and fences had been erected, Smith became a trick shot artist and toured with a number of circuses and Wild West shows. He is subject of the book The Champion Buffalo Hunter, Smith & Prodgers, which is the frontier memoirs of Yellowstone Vic Smith, a copy of which accompanies this revolver. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its factory nickel finish with light muzzle edge wear and some flaking on hammer. Grip is sound with a smooth hand rubbed patina. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine with strong bright bore having scattered light pitting. 4-56610 JR63 (10,000-20,000)

919
$0.00

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 343714. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address, roll-marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Cylinder has light engraving on the lands between flutes consisting of a cougar, a raised silver skull with a rattlesnake, the brand “W-B” and two lands with foliate arabesque patterns inlaid with silver and the sixth land with only a silver border. There are three wide silver bands at back edge. Both bbl & cylinder are from a much older revolver. Fitted with solid silver grips, inscribed on left side “R.C. VAN ZANDT” and both have stamped Mexican style patterns around the edges. Serial number is on right side of front & back straps, under grip. There is another number “341664” on left side of backstrap, under grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 4-3/4” bbl in 45 Colt, blue, with type of stocks not listed, shipped Oct. 10, 1922 to A. Baldwin & Co., New Orleans, LA, in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains on bbl or cyl with both showing moderate to heavy wear and retain a smooth silver metal color. Frame & hammer retain case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Trigger guard & backstrap are a plum/blue patina with some strong blue in sheltered areas. Grips are fine and were probably made for another revolver as they are a little bit long. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-60267 (4,500-6,500)

920
$5,750.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 160500. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address, roll-marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER”. It has 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame and has 2-pc tiger-striped maple stocks. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl under base pin. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 80-85% orig nickel with flaking over top. Front sight has been altered. Cyl retains about 75% orig nickel with some flaking. Frame & grip frame retain most of their orig nickel with some light spotting on right side. Replacement grips are fine with a light oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-58989 JR66 (3,000-5,000)

921
$6,900.00

*TWO ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Cal. 45 Colt. SN “LD” & 354267. Both are nickel finish with deep relief carved pearl grips. One has dbl sided ox head & the other dbl sided American eagles. 1) The “LD” revolver is a terrible shame in that the frame is one of only about a handful known unnumbered replacement frames. On p. 100 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, Kopec & Fenn, it is stated that there were two with the initials “JTC” or “LD” stamped in the area where the serial number would ordinarily be found. They state that there are twelve examples extant and only two of those have the “US” final inspection mark on left side of frame. This revolver frame has both, making it doubly rare. Trigger guard is serial numbered “31950” and backstrap is unnumbered. Bbl is a late replacement with caliber marking on left side & cylinder has “RAC” inspector initials. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. It has about 60% coverage, very well executed; foliate arabesque patterns over frame, cylinder, bbl & backstrap. The left recoil shield has a cowboy on a bucking bronco & the cylinder, on lands between flutes, has six different scenes including a bird dog, a buck deer, a cowboy shooting at a man on a running horse, a man in a canoe, a grizzly bear and two flying ducks. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish. Grips have a chip at top right side, otherwise are fine with lots of color & fire. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 2) SN 354267 is a commercial revolver with similar engraving, obviously by the same hand. It has about the same amount of coverage without the scene on the recoil shield. The lands between flutes on cylinder have a spaniel & duck, a man in a canoe, an otter with a fish, a fox, a running buck deer & a grizzly bear chasing a man. The last two digits of the serial number are on back of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish. The ox head grips have a large chip at top right side & a small chip at left toe, otherwise are fine with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Accompanied by a homemade wooden box with mortised brass lock & lined with maroon velvet. There is a copper plaque on lid inscribed “M.J. MORRIS / DEC. 1943”. Box is fine. 4-59122 JR423 (5,000-8,000)

922
$9,775.00

MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 4648. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slant letter address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head & is one of few known with serial number on ejector rod housing. It has small letter “A” on various parts including bbl with a small “C” by ejector rod housing locator recess. There is a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip that has been severely sanded & thinned and also has a small stud & ring in butt strap. This revolver was included in Lot 5, serial numbers 4500-5505, of which 600 were issued to Custer’s 7th Cavalry in first issue before June 1874. Accompanied by a scarce partial box of 45 Colt cartridges by Winchester, 2-pc box with a Colt DA Frontier on lid that contains 27 orig cartridges. CONDITION: Very good, all matching, although grip was not checked. Overall retains about 96-97% of its re-nickeled finish. Grip, modified as noted, is a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Box has several broken corners & part of one end is missing with old tape marks. Ammo is fine. 4-58222 JR56 (7,500-12,500)

923
$10,925.00

*COLT PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 357477. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt without a circle. It has Rampant Colt, hard rubber grips with serial number scratched inside each grip. Serial number is also found on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of serial number are on back of cylinder. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark maroon, cardboard box containing the orig target and owner’s pamphlet. It has a blue & white end label and the serial number in colored pencil on bottom. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, all original, appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig glossy, bright blue with a faint cylinder line and a small rub on backstrap. Case colors are brilliant with the hammer bright on sides with bright blue on edges. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows moderate to heavy wear on edges with three broken corners on lid, some light soil and bug eaten edges. 4-60657 JR499 (6,000-10,000)

924
$11,500.00

*COLT PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 350730. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number is scratched inside each grip and is also found on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of serial number are on back of cylinder. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark maroon, cardboard box with blue & white end label and serial number faintly in pencil on bottom. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig factory blue and frame & hammer, most of their orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, thin on top strap. Cylinder retains virtually all of its orig factory blue. Grip frame retains about all of orig factory blue with some light wear on heel and a couple of nicks on backstrap. Grips are extremely fine showing very slight diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is fine with two pieces of label end missing with a broken bottom front seam and broken top rear seam. 4-58715 (10,000-12,000)

925
$5,750.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 340882. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt without circle. It has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with serial number scratched inside each grip. Serial number is also stamped on left side of front & back straps under grip. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its strong bright orig factory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear & some slight thinning to left side of bbl and outside radius of ejector rod housing. Front sight has been slightly altered. Cylinder retains about 95% orig blue. Case colors on frame are mostly brilliant with some fading on left side. Screws are crisp. Grip frame retains virtually all of its brilliant blue. Grips are crisp. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59010 JR73 (4,000-6,000)

926
$5,750.00

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 334976. First generation Colt, blue & case colored, with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side. Receiver has 2-line patent dates, Rampant Colt without a circle on left side and 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last four digits of serial number scratched inside each grip. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching with bbl retaining 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear on left side. Ejector rod housing retains most of its orig blue with wear at tip and thinning on outside radius. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly faded elsewhere. Hammer retains about 95% lightly faded case colors. Cylinder retains 96-97% bright orig blue. Trigger guard retains about all of its bright orig blue & back strap most of its orig blue, slightly thinned. Right grip has a chip on back edge with some stress fractures inside, not showing to outside, and shows light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59008 JR646 (4,000-7,000)

927
$4,025.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 342427. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 2-line patent date & Rampant Colt on left side of frame with serial numbers stamped on left side of front & back straps under grip. Serial number also appears scratched inside each grip and last two digits of serial number are on back edge of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong bright orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear. Ejector rod housing retains about 70% orig blue. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas and hammer about 80% lightly faded case colors. Grip frame retains most of its orig blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps and trigger bow. Grips are fine, showing light wear. Will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58613 JR62 (3,000-5,000)

928
$2,875.00

*FINE COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF. SN 345853. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER. 44-40”. It has 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt without circle on left side of frame and has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. The number “348339” is scratched inside left grip. Serial number is stamped on right side of back strap & front strap, under grip. The number “548” is stamped on back edge of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear & a few light scratches with one spot of rust. Ejector rod housing retains 95-97% strong orig blue. Frame retains about all of its case hardening with bright colors in sheltered areas, faded colors on sides & recoil shields, turned bright silver on top strap. Hammer retains about 60% strong case colors & grip frame about 60% orig blue. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58987 JR57 (2,500-4,000)

929
$6,325.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 476 Eley. SN 121218. This extremely rare revolver is one of only approximately 167 ever made & only 22 of which are known today according to”COLT PEACEMAKER REVOLVER CALIBER .476 ELEY”, Cochran. It has blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl and Rampant Colt eagle hard rubber grips. It has standard 1-line Pall Mall London bbl marking with 3-line patent dates and the caliber marked on the left front web of the trigger guard. Bbl & cylinder have tiny British proofs. Right side of the bbl at the frame has a large number “15024” stamped. Page 20 of the referenced book indicates that it was manufactured in 1887 with the 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish & eagle grips. Page 51 of the same book states that this revolver was discovered in southern Rhodesia before it became Zimbabwe and was sold in Johannesburg by Sotheby’s in 1982. CONDITION: Fine. All matching with the cylinder numbered on the rear. Overall retains a smooth thin restored finish with some scattered very fine pitting, slightly heavier on the frame. Grips are sound and show moderate wear. Cylinder has light to moderate pitting. Hammer retains 50-60% thin orig case colors. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-57107 (5,500-7,500)

930
$3,737.00

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 344125. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl with 2-line address & caliber on left side and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number is in the usual place on frame and again on buttstrap and is scratched inside of each grip and “RED” is also inside right grip. Serial number is also found on right side of front & back straps, under grip and it has last two digits of serial number on back of cylinder. It has 2-line patent numbers on left side and Rampant Colt without circle. This is one of approx. 1,100 revolvers that, in the 344,000 serial range, were subjected to a serial number relocation program at Colt. Few of these revolvers are known. This subject is covered on pp. 166-168 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear & some thinning on left side. Front sight has been flattened on top. Ejector rod housing retains about 50% orig blue turned a blue/gray patina on outer radius. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Frame retains vivid case colors in sheltered areas, fading to silver on sides, top strap & recoil shields. Front & back straps are a plum/brown patina with blue around trigger guard. Grips are sound & show moderate wear. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60340 JR434 (3,000-5,000)

931
$4,025.00

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32-20. SN 353273. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, altered front sight with a brass bead added to top. It has 2-line patent dates & the Rampant Colt without circle on left side of frame. Backstrap is lightly, simple line engraved with leaves, flowers & vines. It has 2-pc hard rubber grips. Inside grips have scratched number “3229”. Serial number is found on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of serial number are on back of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear & some thinning to the left side. Ejector rod housing retains 85-90% glossy orig blue. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, thin & turning silver on loading gate. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig blue with front & back straps a gray patina. Backstrap is a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound, showing light wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60341 JR431 (4,000-6,000)

932
$4,600.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 299795. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt in a broken circle. It has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last four digits of serial number scratched on inside. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy bright orig blue with loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Ejector rod housing retains about 80% strong orig blue with flaking. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their bright orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, slightly faded elsewhere. Front & back straps are flaked to about 40% blue with balance medium patina. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Grips are fine showing very slight diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59006 JR74 (3,500-5,500)

933
$2,530.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF. SN 295230. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address & Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Front sight has been altered. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue. Frame retains 75-80% orig case colors, generally faded but strong & bright in sheltered areas. Cyl retains about 75% orig blue with one area of what appears to be chemical staining, probably from storage in a holster. Grip frame retains 75-80% thin orig blue. Grips are fine showing moderate wear with a large bruise on right side. Hammer will not hold in safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58777 JR11 (2,000-3,500)

934
$17,250.00

*FAMOUS RANGER FRANK HAMER OWNED FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 258183. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side. It has unnumbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a signed, notarized statement/bill of sale dated Dec. 9, 1981 from Frank A. Hamer, Jr. to Raymond Brown, wherein he states that “This gun was in possession of Ed Putnam alias Ed Sibley in Del Rio, Texas on December 1, 1906. When he was in a gunfight with four Texas Rangers Captain John H. Rodgers, Ranger Marvin Bailey, Ranger Duke Hudson and my father Frank Hamer who had joined the Ranger service on April of the same year. He was 21 years of age. This was the first gunfight that my father participated in after he joined the Ranger service. Before his career had ended he had begun as Senior Captain of the Ranger force and had participated in more than 100 gunfights. Earlier that morning December 1st, Ed murdered a prominent Del Rio rancher named Mr. Cawthorn. Mr. Putnam shot Mr. Cawthorn with a 9 milimeter Luger pistol. The details of this shooting and why Mr. Cawthorn was murdered is documented in the book, I’m Frank Hamer. Sometime after the shooting Captain Rogers gave the above described pistol to my father and said something to the effect that since this was my father’s first gunfight as a Ranger he thought he should have a momento of the occasion. This gun along with the Luger pistol and Winchester rifle, that was also a 32WCF caliber, were the guns Ed Putnam was using in the gunfight with the Rangers.” This incident is related on pp. 29 & 30 of I’m Frank Hamer, Frost & Jenkins. The Colt spoken about in the affidavit is fully described just before the above narrative. Captain Frank Hamer was one of the most famous of all Texas Rangers and perhaps received his greatest notoriety for successfully tracking down and shooting the notorious outlaw killers Bonnie & Clyde. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped Aug. 25, 1904 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO in a shipment of twenty same type guns. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 85-90% orig blue with muzzle wear, mostly on left side and thinning on left side of bbl with some pitting near muzzle. Ejector rod housing is mostly a plum patina on outer radius. Frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, thinned & turning silver elsewhere with light patina on sides of frame. Grip frame is mostly a plum/blue patina with strong blue around trigger guard & top of back strap. Cyl retains about 80% orig blue, strong in flutes. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60266 (15,000-25,000)

935
$2,012.00

EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 38588. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl & 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. All serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cyl have been re-stamped. Grips are apparently from another revolver. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Accompanied by a Rock Island “U.S.” marked flap holster dated “1910” with unit markings on flap. CONDITION: Fair. Poorly refinished, removing all markings from frame, apparently also removed all serial numbers. Bbl address is only partially visible. Grips show moderate to heavy wear. Will not hold in safety or half-cock position, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Holster is dry & crackled but still serviceable. 4-59012 JR58 (2,000-3,000)

936
$7,475.00

RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1168. Usual configuration with oprig parts having a 7-1/2″ bbl, block letter address with a dash at each end. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame with matching numbers on bbl, cyl, trigger guard & back strap. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. It has 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of only 1,863 of these revolvers made in period 1875-1880. Most of these revolvers saw hard service in Mexico and are rarely ever found with any orig condition as many of them had their bbls cut. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains about 60% dark blue mixed with dark patina. Otherwise, no orig finish remains being a very dark even brown patina with light to moderate surface rust, especially on left side of bbl & front edges of frame around cyl & inside cyl slot. Back strap & trigger guard have several spots of heavy rust. Cyl has a matching patina with moderate pitting on front & light pitting on outside. Mechanics are fine, grips have a chipped left toe, otherwise are sound with a dark oil stained patina. Strong dark bore with heavy pitting in several spots. 4-56612 JR64 (5,000-8,000)

937
$0.00

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 208668. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address with caliber on left side. It has 2-line patent dates with a faint Rampant Colt on left side. It has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with serial number “350233” scratched inside each grip. Cylinder, a modern replacement, has last two digits of a serial number from another revolver. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as completely & professionally restored. Retains most of this fine restoration with some light pitting on tip of ejector rod housing on right side of bbl and on sight with some spots of rust over caliber marking and a couple of other scattered spots on bbl & ejector rod housing. Grips are sound & show light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-60269 JR435 (2,500-4,000)

938
$1,725.00

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 240291. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address, marked on left side “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.” It has 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt in a broken circle on left side of frame & is fitted with deep grooved old bone grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 60% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas being a light patina elsewhere. Ejector rod housing has some moderate to heavy pitting toward tip. Front sight has been altered, filed in a Sheard pattern. Cyl retains about 80% thin orig blue & hammer about 70% bright case colors. Frame retains traces of case colors in very sheltered areas with balance a light patina. Grip frame retains blue in sheltered areas with balance a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound & retain a beautiful golden mellow color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-58988 JR77 (1,500-2,500)

939
$6,325.00

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN SA03852. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt on left side of frame with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. It has very well executed, factory Class C engraving with about 60% coverage fine intertwined foliate arabesque patterns including on the lands between flutes on cyl and a band at rear edge of cylinder. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, brown leatherette covered Custom Shop case with orange velvet lining & cardboard sleeve with chartreuse Custom Shop label. CONDITION: New, unfired & unturned, all original. Retains virtually all of its beautiful Custom Shop finish. Case has the inside hinge cover material torn, otherwise is fine. Sleeve has broken & taped edges with a broken end & a small piece missing. Label is intact 4-59499 (6,000-7,500)

940
$0.00

*RARE COLT PRESENTATION 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 25036SA. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with the last three digits of serial number scratched inside each grip. Serial number appears on left side of front & back straps under grip and the last three digits of serial number are on face of cylinder. Backstrap has factory inscription “Maurice E. Bale, President / Harold F. Ritchie, Inc. / from: Fred A. Roff Jr., President / Colt’s P.F.A. Mfg. Co., Inc.” CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with high polish blue and extraordinary case colors. Cylinder has only the faintest cylinder line. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-59495 (4,000-6,000)

941
$2,012.00

*SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 25250SA. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 2-line patent dates & Rampant Colt without circle on left side of frame. It has Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number appears on left side of back strap & front strap under grip & last three digits of serial number are scratched inside of each grip. Last three digits also appear on front of cyl around center pivot. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98-99% strong bright orig factory finish. Blue is strong & case colors are brilliant. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58996 JR55 (1,250-1,750)

942
$2,185.00

*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH EXTRA ORIGINAL CYLINDER. Cal. 44-40 & 44 Spcl. SN 53193SA. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl with markings on left side of bbl & 1-line address. Frame has 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt without a circle. It has Rampant Colt, eagle, black composition grips with the last three digits of serial number scratched inside. Serial number also appears on left side of front & back straps under grips. Last three digits of serial number also appear on face of both cylinders. Accompanied by a second cylinder. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all original. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 98-99% glossy orig blue. Frame retains virtually all of its orig brilliant case colors, slightly faded on sides & top strap. Grip frame retains about all of its orig glossy bright blue. Hammer appears to have had some slight rust on sides and has been cleaned. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60658 JR502 (2,000-3,000)

943
$0.00

*COLT PONY EXPRESS PRESENTATION MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN PE372-E. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl & 2-pc smooth Colt medallion wood grips. It has orig fluted cylinder along with two additional unfluted cyls numbered to revolver, one of which has three founders of The Pony Express pictured, along with a Pony Express rider and inscription “120 CELEBRATED RIDERS / RODE 650,000 MILES” and the other is a map of the trail from St. Joe, MO to Sacramento, CA. Accompanied by its orig glass top wood display case with red velvet lining and the orig dbl sided medallion. CONDITION: New, unfired & unturned. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to metal & wood. Grip has three or four small dings at left toe, apparently where the medallion came loose in case & banged the grip. Medallion has one small nick on edge. Case is fine. 4-60270 (3,500-5,500)

944
$2,760.00

*COLT 1976 BI-CENTENNIAL SET WITH SINGLE ACTION ARMY, PYTHON & DRAGOON REVOLVERS. This is one of 1,776 sets built in 1976 to commemorate the 200th year of The United States of America. 1) Single Action Army. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 1239PM. Blue & case colored, 7-1/2” bbl with 1-pc walnut grip that has a metal Seal of the United States. High polish blue with unfluted cylinder having an American flag on each side with names of orig thirteen colonies. 2) Python. Cal. 357. SN 1239PY. High polish blue finish, 6” vent rib bbl, adjustable sights with smooth walnut oversize grips with Seal of the United States on left side. It has an unfluted cylinder with the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell & the Nation’s Capitol with various patriotic sayings. 3) Third Model Dragoon. Cal. 44. SN 1239DG. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, silver plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip with the Seal of the United States on left side. It has unfluted cylinder with usual dragoon markings & the Ranger/Indian fight scene. All three revolvers have the inscription “1776 – U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL – 1976” on the left sides of their bbls. Accompanied by their orig, walnut display case with three red velvet lined drawers, one for each revolver, with the cabinet & a large leather covered book Armsmear. Also accompanying is a letter from Colt marketing regarding instructions for the cabinet & revolvers. CONDITION: All revolvers are new & unfired and retain all of their orig factory finish. Cabinet & book are equally new. 4-60268 JR608 (3,000-5,000)

945
$0.00

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN SA03331. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, 2-pc smooth walnut grips, with about full coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving. Accompanied by its orig Colt Custom Shop, red velvet lined, walnut casing with Custom Shop medallion in lid and a mortised brass lock with rnd escutcheon. Also accompanied by a Colt instruction manual. CONDITION: New, unfired. With only a faint cylinder line, retains all of its orig factory nickel finish. Grips are equally new. Case has a few scratches on lid with a couple of small spots in lining, otherwise also new. 4-60262 (2,500-3,000)

946
$4,025.00

*CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FACTORY ENGRAVING SAMPLER. Cal. 45 Colt/45 ACP. SN SA65955. Nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl marked on left side “Colt Single Action Army 45 ACP”, 1-line bbl address with 2-line patent dates on left side of frame & a Rampant Colt without a circle. Frame, cylinder, bbl & grip frame are engraved in varying styles of Helfrecht, Nimschke & Henshaw with about 40-50% coverage. Top of backstrap has the Rampant Colt company logo in a circle with the name & “150”, apparently signifying the 150th anniversary of Colt Firearms. Backstrap is script engraved “Colt Engraving Sampler”. It is fitted with 2-pc faux ivory grips with the same Colt logo as is engraved on backstrap. Left grip is marked with names & dates of engravers. Accompanied by a spare 45 Colt cylinder, engraved to match. Also accompanying is its orig, maroon velvet lined, walnut casing. 4-60261 (4,000-6,000)

947
$0.00

*CASED CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT NED BUNTLINE COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN NB1170. Nickel finish with 12” bbl, ramp front sight & fully adjustable rear sight on flat top frame. It has 2-pc Rampant Colt & eagle black composition grips. Entire surface of revolver, except front strap, has full coverage engraving of various Texas cattle brands including the famous XIT, DDD, 7UP and the whimsical 2 LAZY 2P, among numerous others. It all has a very nice punch dot background with feather patterns on sides of top strap. Right side of frame, in one of the leaves of a foliate pattern, are initials “WB” which stands for the late Weldon Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe essentially succeeded the late Cole Agee, who is recognized as the father of the Texas cattle brand engraving patterns. While the two only met once or twice, it is readily apparent that Mr. Bledsoe at least studied Mr. Agee’s work and incorporated the idea into his own work. Accompanied by a fine Colt custom case with lifting lid over a glass lined top with a locking pullout drawer which contains revolver, six nickel plated dummy cartridges & a Ned Buntline plaque. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, unfired since custom plating after engraving. Grips are equally new. Case has a few scratches & small nicks but is essentially new. 4-60263 JR605 (3,500-5,000)

948
$6,325.00

*CASED ENGRAVED LIMITED EDITION BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. SN 70BB. Gold & silver-plated with 7-1/2″ bbl and 2-pc scrimshawed medallion ivory grips. Bbl, cyl & frame are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with about 60% coverage. Left side of bbl at muzzle is engraved, in script “Buffalo Bill Historical Center” & in block letters below “WINCHESTER MUSEUM” and “1 of 250”. Left side of bbl is engraved with a Pony Express rider signifying Buffalo Bill’s having rode with that organization; left recoil shield is engraved with a buffalo head; backstrap is inscribed with a facsimile Buffalo Bill signature and left side of frame, in place where patent dates would normally be are dates of Buffalo Bill’s birth and death. Ivory grips have Colt Custom Shop medallions and the left grip is scrimshawed with bust of a young Buffalo Bill along with his famous “TE” brand, still in use on his old ranch in Cody, WY. Accompanied by its orig red leather covered, gold velvet lined custom shop case. Lid is embossed in gold “BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER / WINCHESTER MUSEUM / 1 OF 250 COLT FRONTIER REVOLVERS”. CONDITION: New, unfired. Retains all of its orig factory finish to metal. Grips have a crack through left medallion, otherwise are sound with a fine light patina. Case is extremely fine. 4-58890 JR54 (6,000-9,000)

949
$3,450.00

*ENGRAVED & GOLD-PLATED COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16337NF. Beautifully engraved by J.R. Nixon & signed on ejector rod housing. It has 7-1/2” bbl, ramp front sight & flat top frame with adjustable rear sight. It has complete full coverage, very nicely executed, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns over most of surfaces. Back edge of cylinder has a circle of five pointed Texas stars. Left recoil shield has two running buffalo and top of backstrap is engraved “TEXAS RANGER” with image of a lawman in cowboy hat with large moustache & a 5-pointed star, not a Ranger star, on his chest. Further down backstrap is image of a man wearing a coat, vest, gun belt & holster hanging from a tree. It has Colt factory smooth walnut grips with gold medallions. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to be unfired since custom plating. Retains virtually all of its custom gold finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60260 JR430 (3,500-5,000)

950
$1,725.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 234462. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ post-war bbl & cyl and replacement Colt medallion checkered plastic grips. Accompanied by a Kraft colored cardboard box which contains a work order dated 1951 for refinishing & restoring this revolver. It also contains a 2-page article about a Georgia farmer/gun collector named “West”, presumably someone connected to this revolver. CONDITION: Fine. Retains virtually all of a restored finish with cyanide type case colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Grips have shrunk and are now loose. There is a spot of rust on side of hammer nose. Box is fine. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58586 JR25 (1,500-2,500)

951
$6,900.00

SPECTACULAR TOMMY HAAS RESTORED ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 11519. Extremely beautiful silver plated single action with 7-1/2” bbl, one line script address with serifs at each end and without any broken dies. It is very beautifully engraved with full frame coverage, Nimschke style New York engraving with fine punch dot background. It consists of foliate arabesque patterns with Nimschke’s trademark flower at the center of a couple of the scrolls. The engraving extends 3” up the sides of the bbls with a Moorish pattern around the address with a scalloped border at the muzzle. It also has the scalloped pattern in the ejector rod housing gullet with other border patterns. The cyl has engraving patterns on the lands between the flutes with border patterns at the rear edge, with feather and bar patterns over the top strap. The top of the backstrap has a well executed fan with fine decorations down the backstrap on the buttstrap and trigger guard also. The trigger, bullseye ejector rod head, base pin and all the screws are beautifully niter blued. It is fitted with spectacular mother of pearl grips with a deep relief American eagle on the right side. CONDITION: Extremely fine, unfired since custom plating after engraving. It retains all of this fine finish. The grips are equally exceptional with tremendous fire and color. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-60371 JR586 (10,000-15,000)

952
$9,200.00

CASED ENGRAVED TOMMY HAAS RESTORED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 86928. Blue and case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, one line address with a beautiful etched panel on the left side. The frame has three line patent dates and the caliber “44 C.F.” is on the left front web of the trigger guard. It is fitted with very nicely figured and toned 1-pc ivory grip. The frame has full coverage Cuno Helfrecht style engraving with about 3” of pattern on each side of the bbl with wave and dot borders around the address, in the ejector rod housing gullet, and on the outside radius of the ejector rod housing. The top strap has foliate arabesque patterns with punched dot background. The cyl has Helfrecht’s alternating foliate arabesque and sunburst on the lands between the flutes with a zig-zag and dot pattern at the back edge. The left recoil shield has Helfrecht’s trademark sunburst pattern which is duplicated in miniature on the loading gate and has his fan pattern at the top of the back strap. The back strap, butt strap, trigger guard and bottom of the frame are engraved to match. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks “Not Listed” , that it is factory engraved and was shipped February 10, 1883 to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri in a shipment of 5 same type guns. This is another of Tommy’s masterpiece resurrections. Accompanied by a new made English style walnut casing with turquoise felt lining, fitted for the revolver and a cleaning rod with a cartridge block for 28 cartridges with a recess for an L-shaped screwdriver. CONDITION: Extremely fine, unfired since restoration. Retains all of its brilliant blue and case colors. Restored etched panel is crisp. Back strap retains all of its dark blue, while the trigger guard is a plum color. Grip is extremely fine with a beautiful mellow ivory color. Case is fine. 4-60369 JR590 (7,500-12,500)

953
$1,150.00

CUSTOM BUILT COPY OF A COLT 1849 WELLS FARGO MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. NSN. Precise copy of this rare revolver, in the white, completely unmarked except for the cyl. It has a 3” oct bbl without rammer and is an absolute perfect reproduction with one piece deluxe, tiger striped walnut grip. The metal to metal fit and the wood to metal fit are done with the extreme precision which only a very few craftsmen have the gift to create. The cyl has a nearly perfect rolled stagecoach holdup scene and it has 5 safety pins as in an original. The grips are beautifully varnished. CONDITION: Pristine new with a few scattered tiny spots of fine surface rust, easily polished out. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant new bore. This is reportedly not the product of Tommy Haas, although it came from his estate. It is believed that it was made by a gentleman in Texas and was in Tommy’s possession to have the cyl scene rolled which was one of Tommy’s specialties. 4-60366 JR587 (1,500-2,500)

954
$1,495.00

TOMMY HAAS RESTORATION COLT POLICE MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 18233. Blue and case colored with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, silver plated brass grip frame and 2-pc, smooth mother of pearl grips. This is another of Tommy’s masterpieces with brilliant blue and authentic looking case colors. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, all matching including the wedge and cyl. Overall retains all of its beautiful restored finish with brilliant high luster blue and authentic looking case colors. Grip frame and trigger guard retain most of their orig.-looking silver-plate and the grips, a little long, are wonderful with lots of fire and color. Cyl retains all 5 safety pins. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-60368 JR588 (2,500-3,500)

955
$0.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY REVOLVER WITH CUSTER RANGE PARTS. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 93894. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl with 1-pc walnut grip having a fine “RAC” cartouche & the date “1903” on right side. Both sides of bottom of grip also have the “R.A.C.” inspector stamp. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Bbl serial number is “5057” with “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Cylinder number is “2623”, also with “DFC” initials. Trigger guard is number “5325” with an Ainsworth tiny “A” and backstrap is number “978” with no visible inspector initials. Bbl is a Custer range part. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been delivered to the U.S. Gov’t Inspector at Colt Plant on June 29, 1883 in a shipment of 150 guns. Remarks states that it was returned to factory for cleaning, remodeling & repair twice. It was re-shipped on Jan. 31, 1896 and again on May 8, 1903. It is apparent that in the interim it was probably further altered at Springfield in 1898, therefore the mismatched parts. Also accompanied by a letter from Arnold Marcus Chernoff dated Dec. 17, 1977 extoling the virtues of this revolver, apparently to his client who had just purchased it. Also included is the July/August 1988 edition of Man at Arms magazine where Jerry W. Vincent has written a 7-page article regarding artillery model revolvers with this exact revolver pictured on p. 29 in full color. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig Colt factory restored blue with only slight muzzle edge wear. Cylinder retains 93-95% glossy orig Colt factory restored blue with a cyl line & some light scratches. Frame retains most of its orig Colt restored case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 92-93% glossy orig blue with some flaking on trigger guard and wear at the heel on backstrap. Grip is fine & smooth with light handling & use marks with sharp legible date & cartouche and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60707 JR496 (12,500-17,500)

956
$230.00

*UBERTI CATTLEMAN SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 119755. Fine early knock-off of a Colt Single Action with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue & case colored with 1-pc wood grip. Accompanied by its orig wood grain hinged lid cardboard box, owner’s manual & papers. Also included is an old Uberti catalogue. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, has been fired. Retains virtually all of its fine orig finish to both metal & grips. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59304 JR82 (300-500)

957
$8,050.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY REVOLVER ISSUED TO THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 120067. The Post Office Dept. was issued only 229 Colt Single Action Army revolvers in two separate lots, of which 211 were eventually returned to Springfield Armory. There are records of 215 serial numbers that were used by The Railway Mail Service. Page 497 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore lists these serial numbers, one of which is this revolver. This may be the finest known Post Office Single Action Army. Usual artillery configuration, blue & case colored, with 5-1/2” bbl, 3-line patent dates & a small “US” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with a crisp “RAC” cartouche on right side with date “1903” and “R.A.C.” inspector mark on bottom edge of each side. Inside front strap channel in grip is stamped “45 W.R.”. It also has the “D.F.C.” inspector mark on frame by serial number with a faint “DFC” stamp on bottom of bbl, overstamped by a “P”. There are a number of other small initials on bbl. Trigger guard bears serial number “54099” and backstrap number “70983”. Cylinder number is only partially visible but appears to be “810”. Bbl number is only partially visible & not legible. Each side of the bottom of grip has a crude, carved “X-X”. CONDITION: Very fine. bbl retains about 90% glossy orig arsenal blue and frame most of its orig Colt case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere and nearly silver on top strap. Hammer has faded case colors. Cylinder retains about 60% flaked case colors with grip frame retaining about 85% blue, thin on back strap & trigger bow, strong elsewhere. Ejector rod housing retains about 80% bright blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting. 4-60339 JR433 (10,000-15,000)

957a
$86.00

MILITARY FLAP HOLSTER FOR 38 DA REVOLVER. Appears to be dark brown leather with 9-5/8” long body and a 6-1/2” flap with slot for brass stud. Front of body has a large embossed “US” in a circle and it has a sewn-in plug. It has a large belt loop, apparently for woven cloth cartridge belts, both sewn & riveted with three brass harness rivets exposed & four more attaching belt loop to flap & body. Top rear edge, where trigger guard would be, has a sewn-in reinforcement similar to the third type holster made in 1902. It has a “GHW” inspector’s mark at tip of flap. CONDITION: Good to very good. Shows heavy wear with a crackled finish with a dry tear at top of belt loop fold with other dryness at other edge, otherwise completely intact & serviceable. 4-60295 JR628 (150-250)

958
$6,037.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 70881. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, block letter bbl address, 3-line patent dates & small “US” on left side of frame with 1-pc walnut grip having “R.A.C.” inspector marks on bottom of each side and what appears to be an “RAC” cartouche on right side. Left side cartouche is worn away. There are numerous small inspector initials on various parts and mixed serial numbers. Bbl is numbered “8437” with “RAC” inspector initials. Frame has “DFC” inspector initials. Cyl is numbered “6706” with “DFC” inspector initials. More importantly however is trigger guard which is numbered “5891” and back strap, which is numbered “269”, both with Ainsworth tiny “A” inspector initials. Serial number “266” is documented as having been issued to Troop C, 8th Cavalry in 1889. Trigger guard number falls directly in Lot 6 of the issue Colts which were delivered on Sept. 30, 1874 and carried by Company I of Custer’s 7th Cavalry and Company D of Capt. Benteen’s troop and Company I of the pack train detail. All 38 men of Company I were killed with Custer and three of Benteen’s men in Company D were killed. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with light wear at muzzle and on left side. Frame retains 75-80% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas, mixed with light patina. Hammer retains 75-80% strong case colors. Grip frame retains about 50% orig blue with front & back straps a blue/brown patina. Grip is sound with a few minor chips on right edge, some oil staining around frame and retains a fine hand rubbed patina. Cyl retains 70-75% thin orig blue mixed with patina, glossy & bright in flutes. It has a heavy drag line. Lock bolt timing is off and needs adjusting which is the reason for heavy drag line, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-58981 JR61 (5,000-8,000)

959
$18,400.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 60906. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address. There is a 3-line patent date with small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with “1880” date and two legible cartouches, “CCM” for Lt. Charles C. Morrison on left side & “DFC” for David F. Clark on right side. Tiny “DFC” stamp also appears on bottom of bbl, on frame by serial number, on cyl and bottom right edge of grip. Bottom of bbl also has several small initials by ejector rod stud. It has second type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Bottom right edge of grip is crudely scratched “LUIT McKAY” and left bottom edge with five or six other letters. Lt. Morrison was ordnance inspector for only 2,000 of military orders in serial number series 60222-81908. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, serial number is found on bbl, cyl & three places on bottom. Bbl retains 85-90% strong bright orig blue mixed with light patina on top. Cyl retains about 80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% orig blue, thin on outside radius, strong & bright elsewhere. Frame retains 50-60% thin case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 85% faded case colors. Back strap is mostly a gray patina with butt strap & trigger guard retaining strong orig blue mixed with light patina. Grip is sound with worn & nicked edges, clear cartouches & date and retains a fine smooth patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59007 JR75 (5,000-9,000)

960
$18,400.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 48119. Fine Henry Nettleton sub-inspected Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, with 1-line block letter address having a dbl line under the “O” in “CO”. It has 3-line patent dates & a small “US”, without periods, on left side of frame. It has second type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. It has 1-pc walnut grip with date “1878” and legible cartouche “JEG” in an oval for Capt. John E. Greer on the left side and the “HN” cartouche in an oval on right side. The “HN” inspector marks are found on bottom of bbl, the cyl, frame, trigger guard, back strap & left side of hammer. In the experience of this cataloguer it is unusual to find inspector initials on the hammer. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue with balance a light patina. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig case colors, strong on sides & back edge, turned dark on top. Grip frame retains about 40% thin orig blue, mostly on trigger guard & butt strap. Cyl is mostly a blue/brown patina on outer diameter with strong blue in flutes. A couple of frame screws are slightly battered. Hammer will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-59017 JR76 (6,000-10,000)

961
$8,050.00

FINE EARLY MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16666. Scarce 1875 produced, A.P. Casey sub-inspected Colt, of which there were 2,560 revolvers produced and only a few with the Casey sub-inspector mark are known. It has 7-1/2″ bbl with block letter address with unusual variation of two different sized Casey “C” stamps with bbl & cyl having larger marks. (Reference p. 41, Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn.) It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” and it has the Colt “VP” proof on left front web of trigger guard and a “T” on left rear web of trigger guard. It has 1-pc walnut grip without cartouche or inspector initials and has last four digits of serial number in ink in back strap channel. This is obviously one of the Colt refurbished pieces as most of lettering and numbers are somewhat thin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl & bbl. Bbl retains about 60% glossy bright blue with loss area flaked to a light patina. There is a small scrape mark on bottom of bbl. Cyl retains 40-50% flaked blue with exposed areas a medium patina with strong blue in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 85-90% strong blue, glossy & bright in gullets & sheltered areas. Frame retains 60-70% factory case colors, mostly faded, with some brighter colors in sheltered areas. Grip frame retains about 90% glossy blue, slightly thinned on back strap, front strap & trigger bow. Grip is fine with rounded edges & retains most of a fine hand rubbed patina with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-59001 JR72 (5,000-9,000)

962
$6,900.00

EARLY AINSWORTH INSPECTED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 1657. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slanted letter Hartford address with serifs at each end and 1-pc walnut grip. It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head, missing locator stud. It has a small “U.S.” on left side of frame along with the 2-line patent dates. There are tiny “A” inspector marks on various parts including trigger guard, backstrap at top behind hammer, on cyl & bottom of bbl. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Has orig base pin with a replacement base pin screw. No orig finish remains, being a smooth cleaned gray patina with scattered nicks on bbl. Grip shows heavy wear & is a dark, smooth patina. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with light to moderate pitting, may clean better. 4-60674 JR400 (3,500-5,000)

963
$7,475.00

MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 12111. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, a small “U.S.” on left side of frame & a legible “OWA” cartouche on left side of 1-pc walnut grip. It has small “A” inspector marks on various pieces and has first type ejector housing recesses on bbl but has a second type housing with bullseye ejector rod head. There is a small “C” stamped by hole in ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a black Rock Island Arsenal flap holster with inspector marks on flap & two holes for two different types of revolvers. It has a large “US” embossed in an oval on body. Flap is also stamped “G29”. It is also accompanied by an orig prairie belt made of canvas & leather with brass buckle and large cartridge loops for the 45-70 cartridge. Tongue has been slightly trimmed. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including cyl & bbl. No orig finish remains having been lightly cleaned & artificially aged on bbl with some fine pitting. Frame & hammer are a silver/gray patina. Grip, with its fine cartouche & tiny “A” inspector mark, is sound, slightly shrunken with a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Holster has a lightly crackled surface & retains about 75% orig black finish. Belt is color stained a light tea with dry & crackled leather but reasonably intact. All in all a fine set. 4-58982 JR59 (4,000-7,000)

964
$3,450.00

EXTREMELY RARE ROPES MILITARY HOLSTER FOR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. This rare holster is made of black bridle leather, approx. 10-3/4” long body with a 6” Civil War style flap having a thumb tab with a hole that fits over a brass stud. Flap has a unit marking that is a “10” or “16” with the rest indecipherable. Back has a sewn & riveted long belt loop with a sgl thin strap around toe of holster. Under the flap, around top edge of holster, are ten sewn-on cartridge loops of large diameter, probably for a 45 caliber cartridge. The toe has the sewn-in Cheyenne plug. Accompanied by a Mills woven cartridge belt for 45-70 cartridges with square “US” brass buckle. This holster is believed to have been designed by Capt. James Miller Ropes, a Civil War veteran who rose to the rank of Major by war’s end and re-enlisted in the U.S. Cavalry as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 8th Cavalry and retired as a Captain in 1891 and died the same year. CONDITION: Holster is fine & supple with crackled surface finish with one or two tiny chips on body. Belt flap shows moderate to heavy wear indicating that it actually was used. One of rivets that attaches flap to belt loop is pulled loose. Cartridge belt is a medium coffee color, sound and intact. 4-59056 JR505 (3,000-4,000)

965
$2,587.00

SCARCE PATTERN 1878-79 SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Made of black bridle leather with 11” long body having a sewn rear edge with a modified Cheyenne plug and brass stud for the Hagner style flap and thumb tab. Flap has a large “US” in a circle embossed vertically. Top edge of body of holster has inspector initials “D.P”. Belt loop appears to be the 1896 modification with six brass harness rivets without stitching. It is estimated that only 2,000 of these holsters were manufactured in period 1878-79 and few survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine. Slightly crackled, orig finish with flexed flap, but is very sound and serviceable, retaining most of its orig black finish. Embossed “US” on flap is faint. 4-59054 JR507 (3,500-5,000)

966
$2,875.00

1872 PATTERN BENICIA ARSENAL WAIST BELT WITH TWO RARE HAGNER DOUBLE CARTRIDGE LOOP SLIDES. These rare slides are both marked on inside “U.S. / ARSENAL / BENICIA” on center loop. They have three belt loops for waist belt with twenty 45 caliber cartridge loops, twelve on outside row and eight on inside row, both are marked identically. Belt has a rectangular solid brass buckle & tab with large “US” in an oval. CONDITION: Cartridge loops are fine to very fine, retaining generous amounts of orig brown finish with some flexing and sweat staining on inside. Outside edges show moderate wear with some flexing to a couple of loops. Belt is black finish and is sound with good serviceable condition. Buckle is bright. 4-59055 JR508 (2,500-3,500)

967
$0.00

SCARCE PATTERN 1881 INDIAN WARS PERIOD SINGLE ACTION ARMY MILITARY HOLSTER AND SWORD BELT WITH SABER HANGERS & CAP BOX. Black leather rig with Rock Island Arsenal holster marked flap with inspector marks and company stampings “G43”. The face of holster has a large embossed “US”. The flap has two holes to accommodate either the Colt or Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. Belt is also Rock Island Arsenal and so marked near the tab end with W.T.G. inspector marks on inside. It has solid brass buckle with large “US” in a circle on the face. Cap box is Civil War style with center portion of inside flap cut away and outer edges sewn to the body. Outer flap has a large embossed “US” with unit markings “12G10 / 11”. Sheepskin lining is mostly intact. The two brass sword hangers and a leather keeper are present. CONDITION: Holster is very fine with the body and belt loop retaining most of their orig black finish with some crackling near the plug end of holster and up folded edge with some scratches on back side. Flap is flexed & crackled but completely intact, soft & supple. Belt shows considerably more wear with crackle finish & some losses, especially on left side. Cap box shows moderate wear. Buckle is fine. 4-59057 JR504 (3,000-4,000)

968
$1,437.00

1896 MODIFIED 1881 PATTERN SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Orig 1881 holster with large embossed “US” on front and 2-position flap to accommodate either Colt single action or Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. With the advent of the Krag rifle and 100-rd canvas cartridge belt, existing belt loops on holsters were too small to go over a loaded belt. Therefore, the Secretary of War ordered that existing holsters be modified to accommodate the new belt. Rock Island Arsenal issued new belt loops with instructions to remove old one and install a new larger one with six rivets instead of three to replace orig stitching, rather than open up rear seam and re-sew it after modification. Accompanied by an Indian Wars period Rock Island Arsenal belt with rectangular brass buckle & tab with large “US” in an oval. CONDITION: Body of holster is in good serviceable condition, having been treated and is now soft & supple with some verdigris around belt loop rivets. The “US” on front shows heavy wear. Flap is also soft & supple, quite wrinkled but sound. Belt is intact, having been very dry, now treated and is soft & supple with some surface finish loss. 4-59053 JR506 (2,500-3,500)

969
$143.00

FINE PAIR OF CROCKETT SPURS. 1-3/4” rowels engraved German silver plaques on the outsides. New stamped leathers. Both spurs are marked “CROCKETT” on the plain side. CONDITION: Very fine. 4-59013 FS747 (400-500)

970
$21,850.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 56998. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ etched panel bbl without ejector rod with knurled extended cyl pin and 2-pc smooth bird head pearl grips. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame & caliber marking on left side of rear trigger guard web. It has niter blued screws, trigger & back edge of hammer. It is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfrecht with his typical patterns on recoil shield & loading gate with very fine, well executed foliate arabesque patterns over frame & sides of bbl. It has his wave & dot patterns on top strap with arabesque patterns on back strap and a starburst on trigger bow. Cyl is engraved with his sunburst pattern on lands between flutes & has his wave & dot pattern at back edge. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Possibly unfired, retaining virtually all of its bright orig factory finish with some minor flaking on back edge of hammer & trigger. Cross bolt screw has turned purple on left side. Grips are pristine with lots of fire & color. Sgl action mode is inoperable, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-56721 JR79 (3,500-6,500)

971
$1,725.00

*COLT LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 160330. Blue & case colored with 2-1/2″ bbl, without ejector rod with knurled extended cyl pin and with Rampant Colt bird head hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas with exposed surfaces a medium patina. Frame retains 60-70% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyl retains most of its orig blue, thin on outer diameter, strong & bright in flutes. Grip frame is mostly a blue/brown patina with glossy bright blue at top and in sheltered areas on trigger guard. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a tiny spot or two. 4-58995 JR78 (750-1,250)

972
$0.00

COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 151406. Blue & case colored with 6” bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-pc birdhead Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. It has 2-line bbl address with caliber on left side and 3-line patent dates on frame with Rampant Colt in a partial circle. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. This is a full factory restoration as indicated by the “&” on the right rear web of trigger guard. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 95-96% glossy factory restored blue and the frame about all of its factory restored case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, slightly faded elsewhere. Cylinder retains about 98% glossy factory restored blue. Hammer retains most of its niter blue on edges with bright polish on sides. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig glossy blue with some thinning on butt and slightly dull on trigger guard. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59068 JR498 (3,500-5,000)

973
$0.00

COLT LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 139139. Blue & case colored with 4-1/2” bbl, 2-line address and caliber on left side. It has 3-line patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. It has Rampant Colt birdhead hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue and ejector rod housing about 40% orig blue with balance flaked to a dark patina and a spot of pitting. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded, turning silver on top strap. Cylinder retains 92-93% orig blue, slightly thin. Trigger guard retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with three spots of pitting and backstrap about 85% orig blue. Screwheads are untouched and retain nearly all of their bright niter blue as does back edge of hammer. Grips are sound and show light to moderate wear with right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of fine pitting. 4-59069 JR500 (3,000-4,000)

974
$4,025.00

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 30681. Nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, thinned front sight with roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. It has very well executed Cuno Helfrecht style foliate arabesque pattern engraving with punch dot background and diamond & dot patterns on each side of frame at forcing cone. It has Helfrecht’s style of fan at top of backstrap with wave & dot patterns beside the hammer & over top strap. Trigger bow has Helfrecht’s Hunter’s Star with dots, which is repeated on ejector rod housing. It also has his style of wavy line engraving in gullet of ejector rod housing. Cylinder has arabesque patterns on lands between flutes with more wavy patterns at rear edge. It has a rnd butt grip with lanyard loop and is fitted with faux ivory, Rampant Colt grips. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains about all of its professional nickel finish. Grips are lightly soiled. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-59129 JR421 (4,500-7,500)

975
$3,162.00

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 23943. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. It has 2-pc smooth ivory grips & a Lanyard loop in butt. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% glossy orig blue with loss areas a smooth brown patina. Ejector rod retains about 90% glossy orig blue & cyl a blue/brown patina on outer diameter with strong blue in flutes. Frame retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Back strap is a brown patina & front strap mixed blue & brown patina. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue mixed with light patina. Grips are fine, slightly shrunken & retain a beautiful golden color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59090 JR99 (2,500-3,500)

976
$1,610.00

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 45LC. 5-1/2” rnd bbl. SN 13747. Marked “COLT’S PT.F A MFG. CO HARTFORD CT.U.SA.DEPOT14 PALL MALL LONDON” on top of bbl. There are London proof marks on bottom of bbl and each chamber of cylinder. Checkered rosewood grips are numbered 3765. Lanyard swivel has been removed. CONDITION: About 50% blue remains, heavily worn on grip straps, flaked on frame and cylinder. Grips are fine. Action is good. 4-58769 (1,000-2,000)

976a
$9,200.00

HISTORIC FRANK JAMES SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Schofield. SN 5476. Second model Schofield with 7” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with v-notch rear sight in bbl latch. Fitted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips & has “U.S.” on buttstrap along with serial number. Left grip has a crude carved “F.J.” Inside has assembly number “21”, which number is also found on left side of grip frame at the toe, under grip and back edge of cylinder. Serial number on inside of grips is a bit confusing as it appears there is another number stamped over original serial number. The “5” is very distinct and the “6” at end is very distinct, however one of the two middle numbers is a “0”, not the “7” in the revolver’s serial number. Both grips are stamped identically. Inside left grip it appears to be “5-76”. It is the belief of this cataloguer that grips are probably authentic and orig to this revolver. This revolver, for many years, hung prominently in the “Desperado Corner” of the famous Stagecoach Museum, Shakopee, Minnesota. The collection was purchased in the late 1970’s by three famous gun dealers of that area: Ray Saign, the late Dick Donaldson and Fred Fiet and broken up. The revolver is featured prominently on pp. 36 & 45 of The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection book. Accompanied by a copy of this book. Also accompanying is an orig sworn affidavit dated 18 August 1953 by Carroll A. Ray of Minneapolis, MN. In this affidavit Mr. Ray states that his grandfather, Philip Gregory Carroll, witnessed the famous James-Younger Gang robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield, MN. Mr. Carroll was on a buying trip on Sept. 6, 1876 and stayed in a hotel at corner of Division St. & Bridge Square, directly across the street from the bank. On Sept. 7, 1876 he states that Mr. Carroll was standing on the hotel veranda when it was shouted “They’re robbin’ the bank.” Mr. Carroll took cover behind a buckboard and waited for the shooting to stop. He states that after about one minute of shooting several men rushed out of the bank, firing as they came, with others converging from concealed positions and all sprang to their horses. One of the men, Clel Miller, fell and another, a tall man, later identified as Frank James, dropped his gun as he mounted his horse. After they rode away Mr. Carroll rushed toward the bank and on his way picked up this Smith & Wesson revolver and kept it until 1941, when he gave it to Mr. Ray, his grandson. Also accompanying are two copies of the same photograph, both labeled “Frank James” and both were part of the Stagecoach Museum display. PLEASE NOTE: Despite the affidavit and long history at the Stagecoach Museum, we have just learned (as the catalogue is going to press) from the Smith & Wesson archives that this gun was not shipped until October 1876, one month after the robbery. CONDITION: Revolver is a dark gray metallic patina with fine pitting over most of surfaces with some scattered spots of heavier pitting on cylinder. Grips show heavy wear with a crack on left side at top & are slightly shrunken. Buttstrap has had the swivel stud removed and that area cleverly refinished and artificially aged. The “U.S.” at the heel may have been enhanced during this refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of pitting. Screws are battered. The book, affidavit & photographs are fine. 4-58166 JR685 (5,000-15,000)

977
$6,900.00

FINE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 28706. Blue finish with 8” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. It has wonderful, smooth, mastodon ivory grips. There is a lanyard stud hole in buttstrap. Frame, cylinder, top strap, bbl & back strap are very nicely; Nimschke style New York engraved with fine, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Both ends of bbl & rear edge of cyl have fine gold wire line inlays. Backstrap has a gold wire inscription written in Cyrillic. We are, at this time, unable to decipher the inscription. There is a small gold shield inlaid in right side of frame. CONDITION: Fine. Retains about all of an outstanding professionally restored finish. There is a dent on top rib & some thinning on sides and high points of bbl & cylinder. There is also some fine pitting on back edge of cylinder. Hammer spur appears to have been broken & repaired with crude checkering & the pawl release on bottom of frame is a replacement. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore, dark in grooves. 4-59128 JR420 (5,000-10,000)

978
$9,775.00

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 32-44 S&W. SN 2855. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” keyhole bbl, target front & rear sights with replacement diamond checkered wood grips. Frame, cyl, bbl & top strap are very nicely engraved with light coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Lands between flutes on cyl are matching engraved and there is a small pattern on bottom in front of trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about all of a fine nickel finish, applied when it was engraved, with two or three small spots of flaking on bottom of bbl and in a couple of flutes. Trigger guard retains orig case colors on sides, being mostly a gray patina. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors. Replacement grips retain most of their fine finish with left side escutcheon oversized, which allows screw head to pass through. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59130 JR422 (8,000-12,000)

979
$1,955.00

EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 PROTOTYPE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. NSN. In the white, unfinished, with 6-1/2″ keyhole bbl, German silver half-moon front sight with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered under the right grip “132”. Only other mark on the revolver is a small circle with a dot on the bottom flat of the ejector rod housing. This revolver was never finished & is missing several parts including the trigger, main spring, ejector star wheel, rod & complete pawl. Also all of the frame pins are missing along with the main spring tension screw. Hinge screws are flat-headed & are assembly screws-used whenever the frame was polished. Sideplate screws are orig equipment & are finished & blued. Cylinder is most unusual in that it is case hardened. CONDITION: Light silver/brown patina overall with some spots of surface discoloration. Hammer retains about 95% bright orig case colors & the cylinder strong bright case colors in the flutes. Grips are fine with smooth patina with stress cracks inside the left grip. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-57454 (2,000-3,000)

980
$5,750.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Schofield. SN 2455. Martially marked Schofield with bbl reduced to 5-1/8”, marked on right side of ejector housing with Schofield’s patent information & “W.F. & CO’S. EX. 2455”. It has 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, with a small “US” on buttstrap. Wells Fargo purchased & altered these revolvers as surplus property through Hartley & Graham in New York. Accompanied by a period belt & holster rig with 37” lined belt with integral drop containing a mail order style dbl loop holster that fits the revolver perfectly. Belt is made of medium weight russet leather with a smooth leather lining, sewn edges & a riveted tab with a rectangular brass buckle. Holster is of same weight leather with sewn edge & tip. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned, mottled, metal color with some pitting around muzzle & front edge of cylinder. Grips are sound with some battering on bottom that corresponds with nicks on buttstrap & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Holster shows moderate wear with some loose stitching on cartridge loops & loss of finish on holster. 4-60673 JR398 (3,500-5,000)

981
$9,200.00

ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 22077. Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral pinched blade front sight & a groove rear sight in top strap. It has typical, very fine Merwin & Hulbert factory engraving consisting of flower blossoms & Moorish patterns of about 65% coverage. Sideplate has stylized figure of a bull. Fitted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with a lanyard ring in buttstrap. Assembly number “884” appears on left side of front grip strap, under the grip, on rear edge of cyl, on inside of bbl lug & in pencil on inside of both grips. These rare revolvers are seldom encountered with factory engraving and even more rarely encountered with condition. This one has both. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Possibly unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with some minor spotting in cyl flutes & on sideplate. Front strap is lightly flaked and back strap shows light wear at heel. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; grips are fine with lots of fire and some minor staining at left toe. 4-59198 JR19 (10,000-15,000)

982
$0.00

*HISTORIC SMITH & WESSON MILITARY & POLICE REVOLVER USED TO KILL JOHN DILLINGER. SN 479960¶. 38SPL Cal. 5” rnd bbl. The serial number on the bbl is followed by a diamond instead of a star. The diamond is repeated on the left side of the frame under the grips along with the date “5.48”. The walnut grips are checkered, but do not have S&W marks. They are numbered in pencil on the inside of the right grip, matching the serial number on the gun. A packet of material, including copies of newspaper clippings, book clippings, affidavits, etc., accompanies the gun. A letter from the factory shows that the revolver was shipped to Hanson Hardware Company in Rochester, Minnesota 22 October 1924. An affidavit from William Bielski documents the use of this revolver by Martin Zarkovich in the killing of John Dillinger and his (Bielski’s) receipt of the gun from Zarkovich. Zarkovich had a connection with Anna Sage “the lady in red” and he was informed where Dillinger would be. Zarkovich reported this to the FBI and was part of the task force assigned to capture Dillinger. According to the many documents, this is the revolver that he was carrying at the time of the incident, and some of the documents make a case that the bullet from this gun was that which killed Dillinger. Accompanied by a small 5-pointed star, , gold badge with a ball on each tip and the seal of East Chicago in the center and inscribed “City of East Chicago / Councilman 5th District”. The back is inscribed “WILLIAM BIELSKI”. It has the trademark of the CH Hanson Co. of Chicago on the leg of one of the stars. CONDITION: Excellent as factory refinished with almost all of the refinished blue and bright casehardening colors remaining. Grips are fine. Action is crisp. 4-60689 FS763 (27,500-37,500)

983
$0.00

*PAIR OF ED MCGIVEN OFFICER’S MODEL DA REVOLVERS. Cal. 38 Spcl. 1) SN 423500. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, adjustable front & rear sights with smooth deep medallion ivory grips. Front sight is a modified partridge style with fine vertical lines at top rear edge. Rear edge of sight base & rear edge of sight have several incised lines, apparently for adjusting marks. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with type of stocks “not listed” and indicating shipment to Whitney’s Sporting Goods, Denver, CO, June 14, 1919 in a shipment of three guns of same type. 2) SN 451016. Identical to #1 above with the addition of special features listed in its letter as “checkered front & back straps and special finish”, shipped to Ed McGiven, address unavailable, on Dec. 8, 1919, Colt Factory Order 10715 in a shipment of one gun. Under remarks section they state “It is of further interest to note that Ed McGiven was a famed pistol shooter and author of the book Fast & Fancy Revolver Shooting”. Front sight has been changed to a copper bead Sheard model & rear edge of front sight base has a line across face, apparently an adjustment mark. Ed McGiven was born in 1874 in Omaha, Nebraska and left home when he was seventeen. He wound up in Montana and spent most of the rest of his life in the Butte, Lewiston & Great Falls areas and died in 1957. McGiven spent majority of his adult life as a professional sign painter but his great love in life was fast & accurate shooting. After many years of practice he became so proficient that the human brain & hand were incapable of timing him so he invented an electronic timing device which was certified by The Bureau of Standards, which he used to time himself. He is recorded on two different instances of having fired five shots, accurately in 2/5 of a second. A world record which stands today. Mr. McGiven gave exhibits & demonstrations around the United States and devoted much of his free time to the training of law enforcement officers. One of his proudest mementos was a letter from J. Edgar Hoover thanking him for establishing a training program for the FBI. In 1938 Mr. McGiven authored the book, Fast & Fancy Revolver Shooting. Accompanied by a packet of information, mostly reprints of articles from various publications, including the American Rifleman, regarding Mr. McGiven’s accomplishments and shooting feats. These revolvers were Item AC6454 in The Red Baron Auction of Oct. 23 & 24, 1999 from the collection of Lash LaRue. The consignor reports that he was told that these two guns were won in a shooting contest – one from the stock of the sporting goods store and the other sent to him from Colt. CONDITION: Both revolvers are nearly identical & retain virtually all of a high gloss, professionally restored finish with minor sharp edge wear & slight thinning at muzzle. Grips on both have minor age lines & both retain beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Neither appears to have been fired since restoration. 4-58403 (40,000-50,000)

985
$5,175.00

*SPECTACULAR BOOK CASED SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 313914. Early hand ejector model with blue finish, 5″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. This revolver is beautifully engraved by J. Madole with about 50% coverage, very intricate & delicate superb foliate arabesque patterns. It has a gold band at bbl root & another at rear edge of cyl. Fitted with smooth ivory grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Engraver’s name is incorporated into engraving pattern at front of frame. There is a small rectangular stamp in butt strap with initials “FEGA”. Accompanied by a wonderful blue ultra-suede lined Huey book case. Case is made from a half-leather bound book titled No Second Place Winner, Bill Jordan. It has gold leaf edges & gold & purple marbled covers. Interior is French fitted for two turnscrews, a brush, a Huey marked cleaning rod & a brass screw top parts jar with engraved lid. All tools have ebony handles. Inside of lid is signed in pencil, “JOHN MADOLE ENGR. / 6-12-1990”. Madol was an outstanding engraver in the Lexington, KY area. There are several other firearms by his hand in this auction. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl & cyl. Appears to be unfired since completion and retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Grips are outstanding with an age line around right escutcheon & retain a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is very fine with exterior retaining virtually all of its orig Huey finish. Hinge covering paper has separated from body. Bottom lining is very slightly soiled with no apparent fading. Tools are all fine and appear to have never been used. 4-58934 JR46 (3,000-4,000)

986
$2,587.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED REMINGTON OVER/UNDER DERRINGER. Cal. 41 RF. SN 5. Blue & coin finished with 3″ superposed bbls with distinctive side ribs, marked on top rib “REMINGTON ARMS – U.M.C. CO. ILION, N.Y.” Receiver is very beautifully engraved with extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns on both sides, back of hammer slot, toe of grip & bottom front of frame. Frame rear hinge base is marked “ENG. J. MADOLE / 1992”. It has 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips. John Madole was an outstanding engraver in Lexington, KY area. There are several other firearms by his hand in this auction. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be unfired since completion. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58933 JR50 (1,500-2,500)

987
$1,150.00

INSCRIBED REMINGTON TYPE II NO. 3 OVER/UNDER DERRINGER PISTOL. Cal. 41 RF. SN 215. Nickel finish with 3″ superposed bbls with distinctive side ribs marked on top rib “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” Left rear side of frame is engraved in script, “Anna” and it has 2-pc pearl grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% strong orig nickel showing moderate wear, some flaking on back strap & around grips. Screw heads retain most of their orig blue as does hammer which has some light rust. Hinge is cracked on left side. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with fine pitting. 4-58993 JR48 (500-1,000)

988
$977.00

*ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON VICTORY MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. SN V671366. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight with custom checkered military walnut grips, numbered to this revolver. The lanyard stud hole in butt strap has been welded up eliminating the “V” of the SN on the buttstrap. This revolver is beautifully engraved with about 70% coverage fine, tight foliate arabesque patterns with a dot & wave border. Cyl is engraved to match with cross-hatching in flutes. Top strap is beautifully engraved with feather patterns on edges & matted cross-hatching in sight groove. Engraver’s name could not be found. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Retains virtually all of its fine professional custom finish to both metal & grips. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58714 JR44 (1,000-1,500)

989
$862.00

*ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON VICTORY MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. SN V664405. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight with custom checkered military walnut grips, numbered to this revolver. There is a lanyard stud hole in butt strap. This revolver is beautifully engraved with about 80% coverage fine, foliate floral & vine engraving patterns on frame with foliate arabesque patterns on cyl, bbl & trigger guard. Top strap has feather patterns on edges. Engraver’s name could not be found. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 98-99% strong custom blue. Fine mechanics, good grips, bright shiny bore. 4-58713 JR45 (1,000-1,500)

990
$1,265.00

ENGRAVED BELGIAN COPY OF A SHARPS 4-BBL DERRINGER MODEL 2. Cal. 30 RF. SN 524. Blue & nickel finish with 3″ bbl cluster, brass pin front sight & 2-pc smooth horn grips. Receiver has usual Sharps markings on both sides. Receiver & grip frame are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with diamond & dot patterns on sides of standing breech and backstrap. It has Belgian proofs on bottom of bbl cluster at muzzle & on butt strap. CONDITION: About fine. Bbls retain about 90% strong blue with some rust around front sight area. Frame retains about 85% strong orig nickel showing wear on edges & standing breech. Grips are sound with several bug holes on left side. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bores. 4-58994 JR49 (500-800)

991
$1,725.00

SCARCE INSCRIBED PRESCOTT POCKET REVOLVER. SN 19. Cal. 32RF. 6” oct bbl with solid rib. Marked “E. A. PRESCOTT WORCESTER. MASS. / PAT’.D OCT.2 1860” on left flat of bbl. “Presented to Capt. H.L.Smith. / By / M.Smith &.L.C. Kilham.” on the butt. This revolver has several modifications from the standard. There is a loading gate on the right side of the frame with a sliding catch at the top. It is made of brass of a different color from the frame. The catch is iron. The cylinder pin has been modified to take a Wesson & Harrington type extractor. Pivoting end of the extractor can be pushed forward against the spring in the folding rod to release it from the catch on the front of the frame. It can then be turned to the right, where the long rod is used to extract the cartridges. CONDITION: Iron parts have been refinished. Frame shows file marks and denting, mostly in front of the cylinder. Rosewood grips are worn at the base and the left panel shows repairs at the top. Mechanically fine. 4-58276 (1,500-3,500)

992
$3,220.00

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF Long. SN 109807. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with birdhead rosewood grips that are numbered “110085”. Frame, bbl & cylinder have extensive coverage, beautiful, English style engraving, consisting of intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with a scalloped shell pattern on each side of frame. Cylinder has full coverage except in flutes. Bbl & cylinder have tiny British proofs and backstrap is engraved “E.M. REILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD ST. LONDON & RUE SORIBE PARIS”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips, as noted. Overall retains most of its bright orig nickel finish with a couple of spots of rust by muzzle and some rust spotting on sides of grip frame that show around edges. Cylinder stop spring is a little weak & does not lock up solidly but is present. Otherwise, mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a scattered spot or two of light rust. Left grip has chip at toe. 8-87473 (2,250-2,750)

993
$2,012.00

ENGRAVED MARLIN XXX STANDARD MODEL 1872 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 3. Rare engraved Marlin with 3″ keyhole bbl, brass blade front sight & 5-shot cyl. Very nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & nickel finish. Fitted with a beautiful set of Tiffany style silver plated cast bronze grips that have a raised classical female figure with flowing robes & holding a tambourine on right side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Left grip has full coverage deep relief foliate arabesque patterns with center escutcheon marked around perimeter “PAT-APR-28-74”. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl & cyl. Grips are unnumbered. Bbl retains a cleaned metal patina with one or two small spots of rust. Frame retains 88-90% strong orig nickel with most of losses on grip frame. Cyl is a dark brown patina. Grips retain about 75% orig silver plating with bronze showing through. Mechanics are fine, bbl hinge a little loose, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58651 JR32 (2,500-3,500)

994
$1,178.00

FOREHAND & WADSWORTH DA #32 REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 505. Nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight with notch rear sight & bird head 2-pc ivory grip. It has about 60% coverage fine arabesque pattern engraving mostly on frame with matching patterns on bbl & lands between flutes on cyl. It has a removable center pin containing the orig tiny ejector pin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl, bbl & cyl pin. Overall retains most of its strong orig nickel plating, dull on back strap. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-58979 JR47 (500-1,000)

995
$575.00

CASED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 short. SN 13826. Early type standard model with only 1855 and 1859 patent dates on the cyl. It has blue bbl with silver plated brass frame with 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by a fine rosewood case, 8-3/8” long, 5” wide and 1-3/4” high with a rectangular brass initial plate in the lid, lined with red velvet and French fitted in the bottom for the revolver and a box of cartridges. The bottom is covered with a dark blue/gray paper. There is an empty box for UMC 22 short cartridges with red label and band and green body. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 65-70% flaked and lightly worn orig blue with the flaked areas a light patina. Frame retains virtually all of its dull orig silver-plating and the cyl 70-75% thin original blue. Grips, which may be replacements, are crisp and retain virtually all of their bright varnish with a little ding on the left edge. Mechanics are fine. Very bright, shiny bore. Case, which may not be from Smith & Wesson, is fine. 4-60367 JR589 (1,500-2,500)

996
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 1ST ISSUE 2ND TYPE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 618. One of only about 930 ever made, this little revolver has 3-3/16″ keyhole oct bbl with German silver half moon front sight, rounded receiver with small rnd sideplate and bayonet bbl latch. It has square butt rosewood grip and unfluted 7-shot cylinder with patent markings around the circumference. Unfortunately the cylinder stop/sight is broken and missing and the hammer spur is also missing. CONDITION: Missing parts, as noted, otherwise extremely fine plus, all matching, including the grips. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with the losses flaked to medium patina and light surface rust. Cylinder retains 75-80% glossy bright blue with one area flaked to dark patina and moderate rust with a couple of other spots of flaked rust. Frame, back strap & front strap retain virtually all of their fine, orig silver-plating that has a lovely oxide patina. Left grip is missing a large triangular shaped piece, otherwise the grips are fine and retain most of their bright orig varnish with some light surface scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. An opportunity for someone to restore an outstanding 1st model revolver. 4-53479 (10,000-15,000)

997
$3,162.00

TINY BRASS PINFIRE REVOLVER. Cal. 2mm. NSN. 7/16” oct bbl. Brass grips, engraved frame in a 3” x 2-3/16” x 1” leather-covered case with “T. Kirkpatrick” logo on green silk lining of the lid. Darker green bottom of the case is recessed to fit the revolver. CONDITION: Excellent. Slight wear to gold finish on grips and bbl, otherwise near new. Case is badly scuffed on top but still sound with no breaks or tears. 4-58773 FS139 (1,000-1,500)

998
$4,887.00

*SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 25232. Blue finish, 5-screw frame with 6″ bbl, adjustable rear sight with diamond checkered deep gold medallion walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong bright orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and a drag line around cylinder. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors but somewhat faded. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Forcing cone is intact. 4-58991 JR26 (3,000-5,000)

999
$2,070.00

*SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 4742. Nickel finish with 4-screw frame, 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with fixed rear sight & 2-pc smooth pearl grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig nickel with some slight edge wear & a couple of scratches on left side of frame. Grips are extremely fine with one age line on right side, lots of fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Forcing cone is intact. 4-59046 JR27 (2,500-4,000)

1000
$5,750.00

*SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 22. SN 5565. Nickel finish with 4-screw frame, 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with fixed rear sight & 2-pc hard rubber S&W embossed grips. Accompanied by the orig hinged lid brown cardboard box with black & white end label and black & white directions inside lid. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Brilliant case colors on trigger & hammer, crisp mechanics & grips and brilliant shiny bore. Box is good with broken corners & taped edges. Forcing cone is intact. 4-59045 (4,000-7,000)

1001
$6,325.00

*ELVIS PRESLEY’S COLT PYTHON REVOLVER. SN E16546. 357 Cal. 6″ ventilated ribbed bbl. Comes with certificate of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum stating that this was “ELVIS’ PERSONAL GUN. IT IS A 357 MAGNUM AND IS STILL REGISTERED TO HIM.” The holster is a snap top for medium frame revolver. CONDITION: Excellent with slight wear at the muzzle and very light dragline on the cylinder. Minor scrapes on the grips. Holster shows slight wear. 4-60691 FS823 (3,000-6,000)

1002
$3,565.00

*RARE FACTORY GOLD INLAID BROWNING MEDALIST TARGET PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 35806T3. Usual configuration with 6-3/4” heavy rnd bbl, ventilated rib, partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight. It has very nicely figured rosewood thumb rest target stock & schnable tip forearm. All surfaces on bbl, slide & frame have fine gold wire inlay with high polish blue finish. Accompanied by its orig, red velvet lined black leatherette case with compartment for pistol, a cartridge block, weight adapter with three weights and a screwdriver. Only a few of these pistols were ever made & today are rarely encountered. CONDITION: Crisp & new, appears to be unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Box is fine with scuffed corners & some slight soiling in lining. 4-60265 JR438 (4,000-6,000)

1003
$2,932.00

*SCARCE LUNA BY ANSCHUTZ TARGET PISTOL. Cal. 22. SN 7163. Beautiful target pistol with 11-3/4” tapered, oct bbl with full matted top, ramp front sight with interchangeable blades & a pedestal mounted, fully adjustable rear sight. Right top flat of bbl is engraved “UDO ANSCHUTZ” and left side “ZELLA-MEHLIS”. It has a flat sided, falling block receiver with operating lever through the butt with cocking lever on left side of frame. It has a sgl set trigger with serpentine trigger guard/finger rest. Mounted with nicely checkered walnut tiny forearm & contoured target grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about all of its orig factory blue with some fine pitting on both sides of bbl, about mid-point. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig case colors, slightly faded and trigger guard brilliant case colors. Wood is sound and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 8-87474 (2,000-3,000)

1003a
$2,587.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER BRONZE ADVERTISING PLAQUE SERIAL NO. 33. Large bronze plaque, 34” long x 14-1/2” high, solid bronze with Winchester rider, an 1866 carbine and the stylized “WINCHESTER” trademark name. It weights about 60 lbs. Serial number is located on bottom tang of carbine. Mounted in its orig plywood shipping crate from the artist, Paul McCobb. Mr. McCobb, in the late 1970’s, under license from Winchester, originally intended to make about 250 of these for use by Winchester as incentives for their distributors & primary dealers. For whatever reason the program never got off the ground and Mr. McCobb was allowed to sell privately those he had already cast and a few others. It is believed there were never more than about 50 of these beautiful bronzes completed. Accompanied by its orig shipping crate with an orig brochure inside lid & an envelope containing mounting instructions. CONDITION: This is one of the few bright ones he made and retains about all of this orig finish with some slight spotting at rear edge of receiver & on top of bbl. The toning of background board finish is beautiful and stock & forearm of carbine are still dark brown. Box is intact showing some age. 4-57898 JR640 (2,000-3,000)

1004
$28,750.00

ULTRA-RARE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY CARTRIDGE BOARD. Spectacular 1874-1875 cartridge board believed to have never before been offered for sale at auction. This spectacular board measures 29-1/2” x 20-13/16” in a shadow box, glass fronted frame with the early UMC black & gold cardboard backing with trademark on each side of the company information at top. Board is mounted with 35 rimfire cartridges including the very rare 58 Gatling and 58 Musket along with others. There are 42 centerfire handgun & rifle cartridges which include a number of quite rare items such as the 58 Gatling, 58 carbine, 58 Berdan, 58 Gov’t Orcutt, 50 Gov’t Orcutt and 50 Gov’t with patched bullet. In addition there are three pinfire handgun cartridges, two paper shot shells, three brass shot shells, a concentrator for brass & paper shells, a brass wad starter plus the extremely rare 75 caliber Berdan Gatling round and a 1” Berdan Gatling round. Bottom of board has a long, mahogany, brass bound board with eleven holes containing a variety of primers including the very rare Gatling primers. All of the places where Gatling is printed, it is spelled “Gatlin”. As of this writing there is only one other known example of this cartridge board on black paper and it is in a private collection. Both boards are pictured in the book, American Sporting Advertising, Volume II, Strauss and listed as UCB-2 and 3. There is another specimen on green paper in the Smithsonian, a specimen on white paper at Springfield Armory Museum and another damaged white paper board whose location is currently unknown. They all differ in size & number and distribution of cartridges. In 1990 an added protective framed glass cover that had been mounted with hinges was removed and a permanent acrylic cover was installed by a professional model maker. Provenance: Francis Bannerman and Charles Bannerman. This cartridge board hung for many years in Charles Bannerman’s office at Francis Bannerman & Sons, 155 Broadway, New York City. From Charles Bannerman to Philip J. Medicus. He reportedly purchased this board in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s. Mr. Medicus sold his collection beginning in mid-1960’s and this was the last & most expensive board he owned, having sold it in June 1970 to Richard J. Labowski, M.D. CONDITION: Extremely fine with all elements original and as it left factory. Cartridges are untouched & uncleaned with an appealing brass & copper age patina. The gold lettering is slightly faded but completely clear, clean & legible. This is certainly the most rare cartridge board offered for sale at auction in recent history. 4-60725 JR627 (30,000-50,000)

1005
$24,150.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SINGLE-W CARTRIDGE BOARD. This is the first use of the “W” shape for Winchester boards and incorporates three vignettes. On right is the famous Frederick Remington style cowboy shooting his 1873 Winchester using his downed horse as a shield and rest. The left hand scene shows two north woods trappers in their Hudson Bay blanket coats with one shooting his Winchester rifle at a moose. The center vignette is two Alexander Pople style hanging ducks. The top center of the “W” has the rare 70-150 cartridge and is surmounted with the Winchester trademark in red with other advertising on bottom. Mounted in its orig gold gesso lined frame and has the orig label & backing paper still on the back. Label says “PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE”. CONDITION: Fine. Cartridges are uncleaned with a natural dark brass & copper patina with some water spotting. Paper patches are still intact with some light staining & yellowing. Board is moderately faded with some light water spotting and a few scattered chips. Right side has some paint splatters. Gold lining is very dark with some wear on right edge & bottom. There is a sliver broken from bottom right inside edge which is attached and should be an easy repair. An extremely desireable board in fine, respectable condition. 8-87456 (22,500-32,500)

1006
$30,475.00

EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1879 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD. Winchester’s second cartridge board consists of a total of 76 cartridges, six paper patched bullets, three empty brass shot shell cases, three empty paper shot shell cases, an oval containing two types of center fire Winchester primers and another oval containing two types of Berdan central fire primers. The board is lithographed on white heavy cardboard with a red border and black lettering with the top marked “Government Contractors” and the bottom “Capacity of Works 2,000,000 Cartridges Daily” and has the lithographers name and address in the bottom right hand corner. The center of the board has the “H” trademark on each side of a print of the Winchester factory. The image size measures 29-1/4″ long x 23-1/4″ high. The overall dimensions of the original walnut frame are 34″ long x 28″ high. CONDITION: About fine. All cartridges and primers appear to be intact (a couple may be replacements)with some oxidation and staining to the paper patched bullets and paper shot shells. Board is foxed and stained but all legends are crisp with the red border bright. Frame is very fine, slightly dark with a chip or two and minor worn corners. Most of orig backing paper has been removed. Very rarely will you ever get an opportunity to acquire this extremely rare cartridge board. (ex-Eldon Owens Collection) 4-58176 (22,500-28,500)

1007
$0.00

SCARCE MODEL 1897 WINCHESTER DOUBLE-W CARTRIDGE BOARD. Fine board with 49-1/4” x 31-3/4” exposed image with 226 items including rimfire & centerfire handgun & rifle cartridges, brass shotshells, paper shotshells, three window shotshells, primer & cap boxes and bullets. Face of board has the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. logo in red with other advertising around board. Centrally it has the famous A.B. Frost vignette of two early hunters, one loading his pipe & the other smoking, sitting on a log, with their Winchester rifles leaning on the log, looking at a dead bear in foreground. Left side of board has a flying mallard duck with its bill partially covered by a cartridge. Right side has head of bull moose. Mounted in its orig gold lined, oak frame. Orig backing paper is missing but it still has orig label which states “PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS / OF THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE”. It appears that a few of the cartridges may have been rewired. The Blue Rival window shell is detached but accompanies the board. CONDITION: Over the years it appears that board has been strengthened more than once and is fine & sound. Front of board is moderately faded with some water damage & light soil, fly specks & a few small nicks. Left edge has book worm damage, not affecting any images and both bottom corners have scrapes & wrinkles. An iconic Winchester display for any serious Winchester collector.. 4-58895 (20,000-35,000)

1008
$4,600.00

MODEL 1902 WINCHESTER LITHOGRAPH CARTRIDGE BOARD. It measures approx. 58” x 40” and has the famous A.B. Frost center vignette of two early hunters, one loading his pipe & the other smoking, sitting on a log, with their Winchester rifles leaning on log, looking at a dead bear in foreground. Left center of board has the “new” smiling duck and right side the contented moose. This board boasts 235 items, the highest number pictured on any of Winchester cartridge boards. It is mounted in its orig, gold lined, oak frame. CONDITION: Slightly faded but still with strong vivid colors. There are a few chips on green with one in central vignette and a small scrape toward left side with another scratch on right side. Frame has finish loss along top edge with some other light scrapes & scratches and is overall very sound. A fine board in need of a little cleaning. 4-58342 JR630 (3,500-5,000)

1009
$1,150.00

LARGE WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD. 44-3/4” x 39-3/8” oak frame containing a selection of Winchester cartridges. A 6” embroidered patch in the middle shows the Winchester Rider. Each cartridge, cut-away or specimen has a typed label. CONDITION: Fine with slight oxidation of lead bullets. 4-56737 (1,000-1,500)

1010
$0.00

WINCHESTER ADVERTISING PRINT BY H.R. POORE. Famous 1925 print commissioned by Winchester of four large hounds, reportedly bear dogs, owned by some of the Winchester family. Exposed image measures 34-5/8” x 25-1/16”, untrimmed and is the orig size. It has artist’s signature & “PHILADELPHIA” in lower left corner. Mounted in an orig, undecorated, oak frame, 42-1/2” x 33”. CONDITION: Print has two small scratches on front leg of left dog that does not really affect overall image. Colors are orig, bright & strong. Frame is fine with some slight shrinkage in corners. 4-58364 JR616 (3,500-5,000)

1011
$0.00

SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER LITHOGRAPH ADVERTISING SIGN. The actual artwork for this sign was designed and painted by one of 19th Century’s most famous still-life artist Alexander Pope. Pope was famous for his paintings and did spectacular hunting and game scenes. Some of the originals have brought in excess of half million dollars. This advertising sign depicts a Winchester carbine and pump shotgun with moose antlers and hanging dead mallards and other hunting accessories. At the base of the sign “We Recommend And Sell Winchester Cartridges And Guns”. A very desirable Winchester ad. SIZE: 30” w x 36” t. CONDITION: Minor scratches and small surface rust spots scattered on the surface of the sign. It appears that the sign has been coated a shellac or some other transparent coating, the colors are vibrant. 4-60247 (5,500-7,500)

1012
$0.00

BALLISTITE AND EMPIRE SHOTGUN POWDERS LITHOGRAPH. Offset printed image of huntress holding a dbl bbl shotgun and her catch. Copyright 1910 by Noble’s Explosives Co., Ltd. SIZE: 13-3/4” wide x 26-3/4” high. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains orig top and bottom metal bands. 8-87433 (1,750-2,250)

1013
$287.00

FAMOUS MARLIN ADVERTISEMENT BY FREDERICK REMINGTON. Wonderful, colorful print of the 1900 painting by Frederick Remington depicting a cowboy on horseback wearing chaps, a single action revolver in a single loop holster, cartridge belt, vest, bandana & Remington’s trademark hat. Rider is holding a Marlin rifle and both he & horse are looking toward their left as he is apparently preparing to fire. Artist’s signature is in bottom right corner with Marlin copyright information in bottom left corner. Mounted in a thin brown, wood frame. CONDITION: Very good. Colors are vivid & bright with several creases & repaired tears in top 1/3 and a couple of more near bottom edge, not directly affecting image. 4-60723 JR622 (400-700)

1014
$172.00

WINCHESTER 1912 CALENDAR. Beautiful advertising calendar with a large image of the Frank Stick painting of a man & a woman in period costume in a birch bark canoe on a lake or stream with the woman holding a fly rod and large trout leaping in foreground. Titled “A FIGHT TO THE FINISH”. Bottom 1/3 has the Winchester trademark and other advertising with the January 1912 calendar page. Framed in a spectacular, period, golden oak frame with gold liner. CONDITION: Very fine. Colors are vivid & bright with one small fold toward bottom. The calendar page is dry mounted. Frame has apparently been refinished but is in wonderful condition. Unable to determine if band is present. 4-56778 JR620 (200-400)

1015
$690.00

ARCHITECTURAL RENDITION OF WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. MANUFACTURING PLANT. Exposed image is 25-1/8” x 19-3/8” horizontal, and is in a 1” to 80’ scale rendition. It depicts several streets including Winchester Ave., Newhall St., Division St., along with the railroad system. Bottom right hand corner states that it was surveyed July 2, 1895, amended July 8, 1896 and has a red ink date stamp of July 8, 1896. Beautifully, professionally mounted in triple matting with a black & gold molded frame. CONDITION: Good to very good. There are some light tears along top edge and one on right edge, not affecting image. Paper is yellowed with a line of darkening from exposure to light, otherwise colors are vivid & bright with fading in darkened area. Frame is fine. 4-60724 JR626 (500-1,000)

1016
$805.00

AD FOR MAIL POUCH TOBACCO. Colorful paper lithography depicting Indian brave. Nicely re-framed and matted. The image dated “1907”. SIZE: 23-1/2”wide x 27-1/2”high. CONDITION: Generally good; a couple of creases in the image. Top 4” of the poster was severed & reattached. 8-76158 (1,000-2,000)

1017
$0.00

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OF INDIAN BRAVE BY E. S. PAXSON. Paxson was a renown watercolorist of western secen particularly Indians during the earl y part of the 20th century. This image depicts a Plains warrior with eagle feather in hair and wearing necklace. Signed in lower right E. S. Paxson, 1917″. Nicely matted and in a beautifully carve contemporary antique style frame. The watercolor recently came from a Montana family where it had descended since it’s original purchase. SIZE: 19″ w x 22-1/2″ h (overall); image only 8-1/2″ w x 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Frame and watercolor very good to excellent. 8-87358 (14,000-16,000)

1018
$3,450.00

JOSEPH E. BURGESS LARGE OIL ON CANVAS. Mr. Burgess was an American artist and illustrator (1890-1961) and illustrator who worked for the American Lithograph Co. in Brooklyn, NY. This exact painting was the original oil on canvas used by the U.S. Shot Shell Cartridge Company for the the image on its 1928 calendar. The painting is 32” x 24” vertical image depicting a young man in 1920’s hunting garb, sitting beside a clapboard house with a lake & mountains in background. He is offering a bird wing to six setter puppies with the mother watching on in background. Artist’s signature “JOE BURGESS 27” is in lower right corner and there is an American Lithograph Co. label on back of stretcher. Mounted in a fine molded gilt gesso frame. CONDITION: Very fine. There is a small chip just above mother dog’s nose and a drip of paint to right of the man’s head along with some light soil & light craquelure. 4-58850 JR625 (4,000-6,000)

1019
$1,035.00

LARGE ORIG PHOTOGRAPH BY W.H. JACKSON. Beautiful early photograph entitled “THE ROYAL GORGE, GRAND CANYON OF THE ARKANSAS”. Measures 19-1/2” x 15-1/2” exposed vertical image, in sepia tones showing the sheer, rugged cliffs of the Royal Gorge with the Arkansas River & railroad tracks at bottom. In center is an ingenious suspension support for a bridge. Framed in an early, molded, thin white frame. CONDITION: Very fine. There is one small damage in upper right quadrant and another small mar in upper left corner with a couple of small nicks. Otherwise it is crisp & clear. Frame is fine. 4-58206 JR621 (2,000-3,000)

1020
$2,587.00

OIL ON CANVAS OF A HUNTER WITH BEAR AND WOMAN. Fine 19th century painting with exposed vertical image 23-5/16” x 14-13/16”, done in earthtone colors, primarily grays & blacks, depicting a young frontiersman in buckskins & moccasins leaning on his muzzle loading rifle standing beside a dead bear. The young woman in center background is in period long dress with a shawl standing in front of a rock formation as there appears to be a cave to the right side. Artist’s signature “ALICE BARBER STEPHENS” and date “96” appears in lower right corner. Mounted in a period veneer oak frame with raised gold plaster narrow line. Painting is on an early stretcher and is on canvas, but is, unusually, mounted behind glass. CONDITION: Painting appears to be in extremely fine condition with colors strong & bright. Frame needs attention & probably replacement as there is missing veneer from top & bottom edges and plaster is chipped & damaged. 8-87454 JR617 (1,250-1,750)

1021
$0.00

RARE ALEXANDER POPE OIL ON CANVAS. Small painting that measures 9-1/8” x 11-11/8” vertical image of two cow elk in deep snow at edge of a forest. The elk are on alert and staring directly at artist as thought looking into a camera lens. Artist’s signature is in lower right corner. Mounted on a very old stretcher and framed in a repainted gold molded frame. CONDITION: Very fine. Image is crisp & bright with vivid colors & has one tiny chip in upper right corner not affecting image. The old varnish coating is somewhat yellowed and should be cleaned. 4-60362 JR618 (5,000-10,000

1022
$0.00

WONDERFUL ALEXANDER POPE OIL ON BOARD. Fine painting by the world famous artist, Alexander Pope, 23-1/2” x 15” exposed vertical image of a hanging rabbit with an ivy vine near top. Mounted in a gold gesso frame. Artist’s signature “ALEX-POPE-” is in lower right corner. CONDITION: Very fine. Image is bright & clear with vivid colors. There is possibly some touchup on rabbit’s leg & tail. Frame is fine. 4-60346 JR623 (7,000-8,500)

1023
$0.00

GREAT ALEXANDER POPE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING. Wonderful Pope painting, 26” x 20” vertical image, depicting a large hanging ruffed grouse with a faux barn board background. Mr. Pope’s signature appears in lower right corner with date “1888”. It has been professionally re-stretched and mounted in a beautiful molded gold gesso frame with white sail cloth inner matting. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Colors are vivid & bright with sharp, clear image. There is some light age crackling. It appears to have been professionally cleaned. 4-60345 JR624 (7,000-8,500)

1024
$0.00

LARGE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR WWI POSTER. For War Savings Stamps. Large image of Uncle Sam arrying a rifle. Initialed by artist, “W.H.W.” for William Henry Walker circa 1917. SIZE: @ 30” x 21”. CONDITION: Some water stains and 3” fold tear to right. Neat, old original artist pen and ink. 4-60253 (1,250-2,250)

1025
$0.00

ORIGINAL PEN & INK DRAWING OF UNCLE SAM. Signed in lower right by artist “E.J. Newman August 17, 1901”. A bare-chested well muscled Uncle Sam juggles three balls which represent various exports ranging from $109 Million to $830+ Million while a seated obese figure representing the earth looks on with great concern. Image mounted in a red, white and blue matte. SIZE: Including frame is 25” w x 31-3/4” t. CONDITION: Generally good, some slight soiling to the matte. 4-60251 (350-650)

1026
$0.00

ORIGINAL WATER COLOR ART WORK FOR FRANK B. CARR’S WILD WEST POSTER OF INDIAN MAIDENS. This is the original artwork for one of Carr’s posters used to promote his shows. The original watercolor depict two voluptuous Indian maids in Indian attire, somewhat revealing for the day with both mounted on a single black stallion and galloping across the plain. At the top inscribed is “Frank B. Carr’s Lillian Washburn Indian Maidens”. The reverse retains an Alexander Gallery label from New York. Image is nicely matted and framed in a contemporary antiqued gold frame. SIZE: Including frame is 23-1/4” l x 15-1/4” w. CONDITION: Excellent. 8-87192 (1,750-2,750)

1027
$0.00

LOT OF TWO FRAMED GAME PRINTS. Two Alexander Pope style game prints, one of a rabbit & two woodcock and the other of a drake & hen mallard. They are framed in identical oak frames with applied plaster decorations of a muzzle loading shotgun, game bag & powder horn on left side, a pair of hanging ducks on right side with oak leaves & acorns at top. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Rabbit print has one small chip in surface not affecting image and duck print has a tiny flaw, again not affecting image. Both frames are extremely fine with no damage to plaster and retain a wonderful dark patina. 4-60363 JR636 (500-750)

1028
$57.00

LOT OF TWO GERMAN CAST PEWTER WALL HANGINGS. Made in Germany of cast pewter with artist’s signature in lower right corner of stag plaque. One is of a bugling stag and the other a raebuck. Both are executed in great detail with wonderful background scenery. Mounted in matching lap joint oak frames. CONDITION: Stag is extremely fine and the raebuck has one broken antler tip, otherwise it is also fine. Frames are fine. 4-60355 JR635 (100-200)

1029
$12,937.00

FANTASTIC OLD MINIATURE WELLS FARGO STAGECOACH. Scale model replica of the famous Concord coach, approx. 20” long x 13” high x 10” wide. Coach body is painted bright red with black trim and gold detailing. It has “WELLS FARGO OVERLAND EXPRESS” above doors. The undercarriage, wheels & tongue are all painted yellow with black trim. It appears to be complete & accurate in all details including interior leather covered bench seats, carriage lamps, springs, steps for driver, brakes, single trees, double trees & tongue. It has an articulated leather boot with tiny buckles & straps. Doors are hinged & functional with glass in doors & small windows with roll-up leather curtains over other ports. It has a wire luggage rack on top. CONDITION: Very fine. Paint & coach work are all in fine condition with one piece of cracked door trim and right rear wheel has a small section of rim broken loose. Leather on top, side curtains under driver’s seat and leather boot are dry & crackled and in need of treatment. A wonderful miniature that just a little attention would bring it back to near perfect condition. 4-60344 JR632 (3,000-6,000)

1030
$115.00

1899 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Famous A.B. Frost calendar with top 1/3 an image of two hunters in a mountain winter scene, one carrying an 1886 rifle and the other an 1895 Winchester rifle. They are stalking a black bear that is feeding on a deer carcass. Title of this vignette is “WE’VE GOT HIM, SURE”. Bottom 1/4 of calendar is another A.B. Frost reproduction of a hunter in field with a Winchester Model 1893 or 1897 pump shotgun with two bird dogs on point titled “SNIPE SHOOTING”. Center of calendar has large Winchester logo with other advertising and the November page of calendar. Both bands are present. CONDITION: Fair. Substantially restored with parts of image missing and painted in. Calendar page is yellowed. 8-87470 JR619 (600-1,000)

1031
$2,300.00

BAIRD “WINCHESTER ADVERTISING CLOCK”. Antique figure-8 Baird clock with raised advertising on doors “WINCHESTER BIG GAME RIFLES & AMMUNITION / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS / THE KIND THAT GITS EM SOLD HERE”. Gold lettering on burgundy background. Dial marked “BAIRD CLOCK COMPANY PLATTSBURGH N.Y. U.S.A.”. Size: 31″ high x 18-3/4″ wide. CONDITION: Doors completely restored, clock & doors repainted. 8-87480 JJ (3,000-5,000)

1032
$0.00

PAIR OF HEAVY CAST METAL STAG HEAD WALL MOUNTS. These nicely detailed figures facing right and left depict large stag or elk head with multi-pronged antlers. SIZE: Approx. 35” from tip of antler to tip of breast. CONDITION: One antler loose and with chipped prong, otherwise generally good condition with nice old patina. 4-60252 (1,000-2,000)

1033
$0.00

OLD PORCELAIN SIGN FOR TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAISER’S ASSOCIATION. Blue background with white lettering “Member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association Inc, Posted”. SIZE: 20” long x 10” tall. CONDITION: A couple of chips, the largest one near one of the granites. Generally however in very good condition. 4-60243 (275-475)

1034
$546.00

EARLY EUROPEAN CARVED MEERSCHAUM CIGARETTE HOLDER. Beautiful early carved piece, probably Dutch, measuring 8-1/4” including the beautiful amber stem. Carving is of two bearded men, wearing hats, leaning on a rail fence, smoking & talking while two wonderfully detailed roosters are fighting in foreground. Accompanied by its orig leather covered green satin & velvet lined case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains a beautiful mellow golden color from the nicotine & tars from smoking. It started out snow white. Two small feathers are broken from left rooster’s tail. Nicely smoothed over and barely noticeable. The amber stem has deep bite marks at tip. Case is very good with some slight edge damage & stain from nicotine & tars. 4-60242 JR634 (400-600)

1035
$3,450.00

HISTORIC 14KT GOLD THREE PIECE DRESSER SET BY DOMINIC & HAFF ORIGINALLY BELONGING TO JAMES GOODWIN HALL, FOUNDER AND TREASURER OF THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION. Each piece is monogrammed “JGH” which stands for James Goodwin Hall. Hall was the founder and treasurer of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was also a member of the famed 111 Esquadrille. He originally married Anne Burnett of the famed Texas Burnett ranch. Later, in a second marriage, he married Anne Tandy (the Tandy family later started Tandy Computer). Hall was a most colorful Texan. The set consists of a small rectangular solid 14kt gold box, a shallow rectangular 14kt gold tray and a single hand mirror also of 14kt gold. All pieces are marked “14K” and are by the exclusive firm of Dominic & Haff. Total weight is approx. 8.4 troy ounces of 14kt gold. An interesting set with a great Texas association. SIZE: Hand mirror is 4-1/2” dia. Rectangular box is 3-1/4” l x 2-1/2” w. CONDITION: Generally very good. 4-60250 (3,750-4,750)

1036
$575.00

GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED HANGING GAME PLAQUE. Fine early carving that is approx. 33” high x about 21” wide, overall and consists of a wonderfully carved & decorated walnut board, about 1/2” thick, with carved & decorated edges with four carved finials at top and bottom and on each side. The hanging game consists of a chamois, a rabbit & two pheasants. In addition there is a small pike & canteen with a gun buttstock at top. Everything is carved in wonderful proportion & detail with birds feather carved and with hair on the other animals. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains a wonderful old patina with a few minor repairs including replacement antlers on chamois, it’s right ear & left rear leg, the front leg & right ear of the rabbit, with left front leg of chamois is repaired. Left rear leg of chamois is broken but present and right rear leg of rabbit from knee down is missing. Right side finial is missing about 1/2 of outer edge. Balance of plaque shows good age with a fine old patina overall. 4-60356 JR637 (2,000-4,000)

1037
$230.00

ANTIQUE HEAVY CAST IRON STRONG-BOX MINIATURE SAFE. This miniature strong-box style safe probably dates to the late 1800’s. Exterior is painted with a salmon colored paint and the interior with a cream colored paint. Strong-box shaped safe has cast handles on either end and a handle on the very heavy lid. The front has a combination type lock and the lid opens to reveal another cast metal removable tray with wood lined interior stamped “A.P. Foisy”. NOTE: We do not have the combination for this safe however it is locked open and was told that the combination can be acquired from a locksmith since it is in the locked open position. SIZE: Approx. 16-1/4” w x 12” d x 12” h. CONDITION: 4-60280 (450-750)

1038
$0.00

RARE MINIATURE CAST IRON SAFE. This rare mini size cast iron safe on rollers has a thick combination lock door and body retains its original old burgundy paint with gold pinstripping. The door with painted floral design. Safe probably dates to around 1880. Door opens to reveal two compartments. NOTE: The door on this safe is locked open and we do not have the combination however we are told its not a difficult task for a locksmith to simply remove the inner plate and determine the actual combination. SIZE: 16” high x 10” wide x 12” deep. CONDITION: Retains original paint with some wear and chips scattered over the surface. This size is the most desirable of all safes and very scarce and hard to find. 1-5918 (1,800-2,800)

1039
$747.00

VERY SCARCE SMALL CAST IRON SAFE. This 19th Century or early 20th Century cast iron safe on rollers has a combination lock with a heavy door that opens to reveal four compartments; one with a metal door. The exterior marked in gold and red “Williams Bros.” and probably the original owners of the safe and on the door “J. Baum Safe & Lock Co. Cincinnati, Ohio”. The body of the safe painted in black. NOTE: The door is locked open and we do not have the combination, but we have been told that it is reasonably easy access for a locksmith to remove the inner plate and determine the combination. SIZE: 22” h x 13” w x 15-1/2” d. CONDITION: Generally very good condition, some paint chips. 4-60279 (800-1,200)

1039a
$0.00

RARE WOODEN PATENT MODEL FOR THE CORNELIUS STENSLAND MACHINE GUN. Contraption retains its original patent model tags dated Oct. 14, 1873. SIZE: Approx. 9-3/4” x 9”. CONDITION: Obviously missing parts; however, we do not know what the original looked like, so we don’t know exactly what’s missing. 4-59192 (800-1,200)

1039b
$0.00

VERY EARLY BOOK ON SHOTGUN & SPORTING RIFLE SHOOTING. A 448 page, hard bound, leather back book, 7-1/2” x 5”, entitled “The Shot-Gun and Sporting Rifle: and The Dogs, Ponies, Ferrets, etc. Used With Them in the Various Kinds of Shooting and Trapping”, Stonehenge. Published in London in 1859. It is filled with all sorts of articles, information and advice on all the various forms of hunting & shooting and has wonderful engravings. CONDITION: Very fine. Binding has been repaired in the spine on inside, with worn & flexed corners. Leather spine is fine & lightly crackled, retaining most of its orig brown finish. Page edges are yellowed; otherwise they are crisp & clean. Engravings are wonderful. 8-87471 JR687 (50-100)

1039c
$0.00

HISTORIC BULLET PROOF VEST PURPORTEDLY USED BY BABY FACE NELSON. Lester M. Gillis, AKA Baby Face Nelson, was born Dec. 6, 1908 in Chicago. From his early years onward he was a petty criminal and in 1922 was convicted of auto theft and served two years in a boy’s home. Upon his release, after only five months he was reincarcerated on a similar charge. Again, in 1931 he was sentenced to a term of one year to life for a bank robbery and in Feb. 1932, escaped. From that point onward he ranged between Indiana & California, continuously involved in a variety of criminal activities. In 1934 he was back in Chicago with his wife and another criminal named John Chase, where they joined the Dillinger gang. He was vacationing with Dillinger on April 22, 1934 in the Little Bohemian Lodge in Northern Wisconsin. The FBI, upon learning of their location, attempted to raid the lodge, but the gang was alerted and when Nelson tried to escape he shot three of the special agents, killing one by the name of W. Carter Baum. From then until Nov. 27, 1934, Nelson & his gang continued their criminal activities, robbing banks and frequently traveling to California. On Nov. 27, 1934 Inspector Samuel P. Crowley of the Chicago FBI Office learned that Nelson was in the area and he, along with Special Agent Herman Hollis, pursued Nelson, but before they could catch him Nelson swerved off the road, stopped & began shooting an automatic weapon at the FBI car, killing Hollis at the scene & mortally wounding Inspector Crowley, who died the next morning. Apparently Nelson was also critically injured in the shootout and died that evening and was found the next day near a cemetery in Niles Center, Illinois. Apparently the getaway car that Nelson was using was captured in that incident. Accompanied by two pictures of a 1934 Ford sedan with a bullet hole in right front fender, two bullet holes in windshield and another in the rear window. Information regarding Baby Face Nelson from the internet is included. This vest only surfaced in 1998 on the TV show hosted by Leslie Hindman on HGTV, The Appraisal Fair. It was stated that this vest was found in the car where Baby Face Nelson was killed in 1934 and had languished in an FBI evidence room until about 1967 when the FBI decided to dispose of it. A female former FBI employee, the consignor, rescued it from the trash. Also included is a small pillbox containing two copper bullet jackets. Written on top of box is “2 COPPER PELLETS FOUND IN DIVISION HUDSON AUTO BY AGENT J.L. MURPHY ON 11-28-34 AT WINNETKA, ILL. J.P.L.M. 26-5685”. Also accompanying are two other 8×10 photos, one of Lester Gillis, AKA Baby Face Nelson, and the other of a 1930’s delivery truck. No indication of its connection to Nelson. The most conclusive evidence is a small period manila tag, 3-3/4” x 1-7/8”, upon which is written in ink pen ink, “BULLET PROOF VEST TAKEN FROM FORD V8 SEDAN ABANDONED BY LESTER M. GILLIS”, with signature “CM Chaffetz(?)” and the date “11/29/34”. The vest is described as being of black oil cloth with a brown cloth border having sewn in hard plates with a double plate over front vital area. It is overall about 22” long x 19” wide with elastic straps and snaps for adjustment to body size. One final item accompanying this lot is a chest X-ray, probably of Nelson, showing damage in left shoulder area and what appears to be a dark mass in the right lung. Lower right corner has the X-ray ID, “SHERMAN HOSPITAL ELGIN, ILL.” and the date appears to be “11-28-34”. CONDITION: Fair. The outside 4” of the edges of the vest are dry and crackled with loss of finish; otherwise material is still soft & supple. Cloth binding shows heavy wear on bottom edge. X-Ray is almost broken in half. 4-56608 JR697 (5,000-10,000)

1040
$47,150.00

*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 145592. Spectacular deluxe ’86 with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, half magazine with pedestal mounted, ivory bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Bbl has a full matted top and there are British proofs on the left side at the chamber area and left side of receiver. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by Angelo J. Stokes with a wonderfully detailed large vignette of a cougar standing on a precipice surrounded by a foliate border and further surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has a beautiful spade & dot border with fleur di lis. Right side of receiver is engraved with a grizzly bear on the loading port base and another grizzly in front of the loading port. It has extremely well executed foliate patterns with foliate arabesque patterns surrounding and a mirror image border of the left side. Bottom of receiver has a large oval vignette of a massive mule deer buck surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, entire top of the bolt, top edges of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring, and forend cap. There is a band of engraving at the chamber end of the bbl and another at the muzzle. Sides of hammer & lever & face of lever are also beautifully engraved. This is certainly one of Stokes’ most accomplished and detailed pieces of work. It is mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, flame & shell grain, American walnut, carved and checkered in “D” style with oak leaves, acorns, & ribbons with capped pistol gripped stock and a solid red Winchester pad. Forend cap & buttstock have sling eyes. This exact rifle is pictured, in black & white, on pg. 334 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Caption states that this is a factory photograph with penciled notation on the back, “Stokes Design D/Lab $80.00/Mod 92”. This is obviously an 1886 in the photograph and close examination leaves no doubt that this is the exact same rifle before the British proofs were applied, even though it is not identified by serial number. Mr. Wilson speculates that given the difference from previously known factory designs, the factory was experimenting with new patterns to add to their repertoire. The photograph credit is from the Nick Kusmit Collection. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with the matted bbl, recoil pad, special engraving, and screw eyes. It further states “Eighty Hours Stokes”. It also states carved style “D”, $10. It further indicates receipt in warehouse Nov 10, 1909, shipped April 29, 1910, received and returned May 28, 1910. It shows two different work orders. All of which, combined with the British Proofs, leads to the speculation that this was an exhibit rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired, retaining most of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It retains virtually all of its orig blue on the bolt face. Blue is extremely bright and clean with only the most faint sharp edge wear. Case colors on sides of lever & all the hammer are brilliant, turning silver on the outer edges of lever. Wood has one or two very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60634 JR179 (50,000-80,000)

1041
$92,000.00

VERY RARE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 99730. Spectacular deluxe engraved ’86 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight, flat top rear sight, and Lyman tang sight with loop. It is mounted with H-style checkered, spectacular, flame grain, center crotch-cut, 4-X, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with assembly number 535, “XXX” & and “RB”. Assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock. Receiver is very beautifully engraved, probably by John Ulrich, with a large scroll type panel on the left side, inlaid in gold script “George W. La Rue / 1895”. Border of panel has gold wire inlay and it is surrounded by fine, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns with a wavelet and dot border. Right side of receiver has a standing bull elk in a small vignette at the front with light foliate arabesque patterns and surrounded with a mirror image border. Bottom has a large vignette of a walking bull moose surrounded by a wavy border. The double line wavy border is around both sides & bottom vignette. Receiver ring, top tang and forend cap are engraved to match. This undoubtedly was a very special order as even the SN is engraved. Pgs 240 & 241 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson shows one rifle, SN 99580 with identical patterns with the gold script inlay “Winchester / Repeating Arms Co. / 1895” while the other SN 101332 has a similar inscription to our rifle. It also has a standing bull moose on the left side. Both have identical vignettes on the right side. It is readily apparent that all three rifles were engraved by the same hand. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found with $5 engraving and “Inscription Engraved” & “Inlaid in Gold”. It shows shipment April 22, 1895 to order no. 10600 and was returned and repaired July 2, 1895 and April 26, 1897. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a letter from this cataloguer giving a brief family history and stating that my branch of the La Rue family was from the Corning & Walnut Ridge areas of Arkansas and that oral family history related that George La Rue was the only “rich” La Rue and that he was a friend and hunting companion of Theodore Roosevelt. He may have been a guide rather than a close friend, I cannot recall. The successful bidder for this rifle will receive a rewritten “original” notarized copy of the original letter. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-97% strong original blue with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear. Receiver retains about 95% strong, bright, orig factory blue slightly thinned on the bottom with light edge wear and a small amount of wear at the top rear edges. Lever retains most of its orig case hardening with faded colors on both sides and in the sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 80% strong case colors, faded on the left side and back edge. Stock has a small grain check at the toe and is missing a chip in back of the top tang and another on the right side of top tang at the receiver. Otherwise, wood is sound with light handling and use marks & few small spots of lifted varnish, otherwise retains most of its strong, bright, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60633 JR180 (50,000-100,000)

1042
$46,000.00

DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 37172. Beautiful special order deluxe ’86 with 23-15/16″ oct bbl, probably cut from orig 26″ length, full magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight with no rear seat and a Lyman tang sight with loop. Top flat is full length matted with the Cal. marking on the left top flat. It is mounted with very beautiful, 2-3X, H-style checkered, flame grain, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock, and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Forend cap and buttstock have sling swivels. Left side of lower tang under wood has the assembly number “206” & “S” & “XX”. Assembly number was not observed in the top tang channel of the buttstock. This buttstock has all the appearance of having been in place a long time and fits the tangs & receiver extremely well. Receiver is beautifully engraved with the large oval vignette of a white-tail buck & doe in a woodlands scene, executed in great detail by John Ulrich and signed on the bottom tang, perpendicular between two screws, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns and a wavelet border. Right side has two small, extremely well executed, vignettes of a fox at the front end and a long oval of a flying goose above the loading gate, also surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Sides of lever, sides of hammer, and face of lever also have fine foliate arabesque patterns. Top tang, receiver ring, and bottom of receiver are engraved to match, and the top edges of the receiver have a fine scallop or feather pattern. Forend cap is also engraved. The almost identical pattern of the left side of receiver is found on the left side of an 1873 SN 335484, pictured on pg. 158 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, a rifle which is being sold elsewhere in this auction. Forend cap & buttstock have factory sling swivels. Accompanied by a Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter dated 1978 to Eldon Owens fully identifying this rifle with $8.00 engraving with muzzle countersunk 1/32” and having been shipped Dec. 24, 1889. The letter states that “rubber buttplate & Lyman hunt sight installed”. It was repaired & returned March 31, 1890, probably when the bbl was cut. Letter is somewhat confusing in the warehouse & shipping dates. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl and magazine tube probably reduced length as noted. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue slightly dulled and thin over the chamber area. There is a small bruise on the top flat and a few small nicks on the edges. Magazine tube retains a smooth plum patina with bright blue in the sheltered areas. Receiver retains most of it’s orig case hardening with faded colors on both sides, stronger in sheltered areas, turned silver on top & bottom. Lever retains colors in the sheltered areas being mostly a silver/brown patina. Hammer retains 75-80% moderately faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks with the forearm about 1/3 touched-up finish at the rear edge and the balance bright, orig piano varnish. Buttstock retains about 95% bright orig piano varnish, replaced buttplate. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Ex. Eldon Owens Collection sold 10/04. Goforth Collection 4-60573 JR182 (30,000-45,000)

1043
$29,900.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 155769. Beautiful special order deluxe rifle with 26″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with pedestal mounted, ivory bead front sight, 3C rear sight, and Lyman tang sight with loop. It is mounted with nicely figured, flame-grain, H-style checkered, American walnut, with straight stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped with “OOO”. This apparently was intended as an assembly number, or possibly, simply the grade of wood. No number was observed in the top tang channel of the buttstock or under the buttplate. There is little doubt, however that this is the orig buttstock that came with the rifle. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by John Ulrich with his trademark style vignette on the left side with only large flat gold initials “W.T.C.”, surrounded by well executed foliate arabesque patterns with a wavelet and dot border. Right side of receiver has the small vignette of a standing white-tail buck with foliate arabesque patterns and a flower blossom around the loading gate screw and a fan of leaves at the back edge of the loading gate screw. Bottom of receiver with an x-shaped Moorish pattern with leaves and flowers and arabesque patterns. Top tang receiver ring and about 1″ up the bbl are engraved to match. Left side of receiver has two plugged screw holes from a receiver sight. This exact rifle is pictured on pg. 248 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, and states that it is number six style engraving. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter stating that the only record of this rifle is that it was shipped Aug. 31, 1921 to Order No. 8033-02. Also accompanied by a 2-page letter from R.L. Wilson stating that the engraving is attributed to John Ulrich. Mr. Wilson states that the owner, as of the date of his letter, stated that he had purchased the rifle from the family of a guide in New Brunswick, Canada and that it was supposed to have been presented to the guide by a member of the Roosevelt Hunting Party as a reward for finding them a record Moose. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 93-95% strong orig blue with muzzle edge wear and slight thinning down the sides. Receiver retains thin blue in the sheltered areas with the balance flaked and worn to silver. Wood is sound with oil staining on the wrist and rear end of the forearm and has numerous small scratches in the buttstock, a scrape on the forearm, along with light handling and use marks. Checkering shows light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60599 JR181 (15,000-25,000)

1044
$31,625.00

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 135346. Blue finish with 24″ tapered lightweight bbl, half magazine, pedestal mounted Beech’s ivory bead front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop & large disc eye piece. Mounted with extremely beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, checkered American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Angelo J. Stokes with his trademark ram panel surrounded by strap work borders with nearly full coverage very fine foliate arabesque patterns & a fine latch hook border. Right side has his strap work border around a #9 vignette of a standing whitetail buck with balance about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns & latch hook border. There are light patterns elsewhere on rifle, over receiver ring, on top tang, bottom of receiver & extending up over chamber area of bbl. This engraving is virtually identical to serial number 139226 as pictured on p. 320 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle including “Lyman rear cup disc and combination front sight” with $10.00 engraving, as having been shipped Aug. 25, 1905 to order #16248. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 92-94% orig blue, slightly dulled with scattered spots of pitting & a cleaned area on bottom toward muzzle. There are also a series of faint chemical spots on bottom of bbl. Receiver retains about 60% thin blue with balance a silver/gray/brown patina. Lever retains about 50% case colors, bright in sheltered areas and hammer about 75%. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore, dark in grooves, may clean better. Goforth Collection 4-60650 JR103 (17,500-27,500)

1045
$21,275.00

ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 37050. Rare special order deluxe short rifle with 22″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of lower tang, under wood is stamped with assembly number “186” & “XXX”. This same number “186” is found in top tang channel in buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. There is also “000” stamped just above that number in a recess in buttplate. Mounted with 3X center crotch cut flame grain checkered American walnut, H-style checkering, with black insert pistol grip buttstock & crescent buttplate. Receiver is very beautifully engraved, probably by John Ulrich, with a #6 pattern on left side consisting of a standing whitetail buck in a woodland scene vignette side, with light foliate arabesque patterns front & back with feather border patterns. Right side of receiver has a small long oval vignette of a setter on point in a field scene above the ejection port with foliate arabesque patterns front & back and along bottom edge with feather border patterns. Top edge of receiver has scallop patterns & receiver ring have foliate arabesque patterns with pillow shaped patterns around bottom edge of receiver with lighter arabesque patterns. There is also a small pattern with border engraving on buttplate tang. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as found with $4.00 engraving & Rocky Mountain front sight. It does list the stock as 14″ long with a drop of 3″. Current stock is 13-7/8″ with a 2-1/2″ drop. The fact that the assembly numbers are completely matching leads one to speculate that the record may be mistaken. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong bright orig factory blue with light muzzle edge wear & sharp edge wear on octagonal section. There is an area of chemical spotting near muzzle with some very fine pitting & some lighter patterns of faint chemical spotting down left side of bbl. Receiver retains about all of its orig case hardening with faded colors on sides turning to silver with strong colors in sheltered areas. Lower tang is brilliant. Forend cap retains traces of case colors being mostly turned to silver. Buttplate retains faded case colors on tang with balance turned silver mixed with patina. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and light to moderate wear on checkering with forearm retaining about 95% orig piano finish varnish. Buttstock has a couple of dings on left side of wrist & minor handling & storage marks elsewhere with a spot of heat crazing on left side of comb & retains what appears to be a light surface refinish over the back half, not easily detectable. Lever is mostly faded case colors with some pitting on sides & outer edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some light orange peel effect. Goforth Collection 4-60637 JR105 (25,000-40,000)

1046
$13,225.00

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 11903. Rare deluxe rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, front sight blade missing, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has the 8-3/8″ special short rifle forearm. It is mounted with very beautiful, H-style checkered, burl and shell grain American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock, and crescent buttplate. Left side of the buttstock is inlaid with a 2″ silver oval, engraved in script “John V. Rhoades”. It has a single set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with “ivory knife blade front sight”, and with the silver-plate engraved as found and indicating shipment Dec. 17, 1887. CONDITION: Fine, front sight blade missing as noted. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with surface spotting over the top three flats near the muzzle with some light spotting over the chamber area. Magazine tube retains 70-75% strong orig blue with moderate pitting and patina around the tip and a spot about the middle. Receiver retains case colors in the sheltered areas having mostly turned to silver mixed with patina, heavier on the left side with some light pitting and a spot of deeper pitting near the top edge. Forearm has a repaired crack near the tip, otherwise the wood is sound with light use and handling marks with the forearm retaining about 75% orig varnish with moderate wear on checkering. Buttstock retains about 90% strong, bright, orig piano varnish finish with some light oil staining around receiver. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. A rare rifle that needs more research on Mr. Rhoades. Goforth Collection 4-60635 JR183 (12,500-17,500)

1047
$9,200.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 67940. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with assembly number “214” & “XX”. Assembly number is not found inside top tang channel of buttstock, however it is found inside toe of buttplate indicating the possibility of a replacement buttstock. This is a piece of factory wood that has been in place a long time. So, if it is a replacement, it is a very old one. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle & indicating shipment June 11, 1892. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue & magazine tube about 50% orig blue with outside radius a dark brown patina. Receiver retains traces of case colors in very sheltered areas with the balance having faded to silver. Lever & hammer are matching. Stock has a small crack on inside web that extends slightly out the right side by the tang. It also has a tiny hairline back of top tang and a couple of grain checks on left side by the toe, otherwise wood is sound & retains about all of a bright professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some minor orange peel roughness. Goforth Collection 4-60613 JR161 (10,000-15,000)

1048
$7,475.00

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 60410. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman locking tang sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with H-style checkered, extremely beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “334” and “XXX”. This assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Buttstock has an extremely unusual buttplate which consists of a nickeled metal frame with rubber center, the only one this cataloguer has ever seen. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set trigger & “silver (s) ? recoil pad” and indicating shipment on Aug. 24, 1891, returned & repaired Oct. 25, 1894. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a mottled blue/brown patina with areas of brilliant orig blue mixed with brown patina. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading & turned to silver elsewhere. Lever is mostly silvered case colors & hammer retains about 90% colors, strong on right side & back edge. There are tiny chips on each side of top tang at receiver & there is a tiny repaired sliver in forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Buttplate frame retains 30-40% orig nickel with balance a dark patina. Rubber insert has deteriorated & checkered center section is worn away. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-56691 JR156 (10,000-15,000)

1049
$20,125.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 83488. Fine deluxe rifle in a rare configuration with 22″ rapid taper, extra lightweight bbl with scarce full magazine, pedestal front sight with Marbles convertible brass & ivory bead front sight, a slot blank in rear seat & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight with articulated peep & knurled windage knob. Mounted with spectacular, center crotch cut flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked, under wood, “897XXRB”. The “897” is also found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very fine, all original. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong, bright, orig, blue with a couple of spots of pitting & some thinning over chamber area. Receiver retains about 30% faded case colors with balance of receiver turned bright silver. Lever retains 30-40% faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance a bright silver. Hammer retains about 70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with checkering showing light to moderate wear with the checkering on the buttstock filled with hand grease & oil. There is light oil staining at receiver. Both stock & forearm have light nicks & scratches & retain most of their orig brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59503 (22,500-32,500)

1050
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 28289. Beautiful deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine & an unusual wide base, large, Rocky Mountain style front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame, burl & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. It has sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped with assembly number “633” & “XXX”. This assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment June 5, 1889. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong, bright, orig, blue with a couple of nicks on edges. Forend cap retains 50-60% dark case colors. Receiver retains about 80% faded case colors, stronger on left side, brilliant in sheltered areas. Top tang has outline of a tang sight base where case colors are brilliant. Lever retains 50-60% faded case colors & hammer about 80%. Lower tang is mostly brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a series of bruises on right side of comb. Forearm retains about 75% brilliant piano varnish finish with back half dulled, showing light wear in most areas, but very thin at carry point. Buttstock shows light wear on checkering & retains most of its brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60559 JR151 (20,000-30,000)

1051
$10,350.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 145899. Fine, deluxe rifle with 22″ tapered, rnd, lightweight bbl, 3/4 magazine, takedown, with pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, H-style checkered, flame grain, American walnut with capped pistol grip buttstock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped with the assembly number “717” & “XX”. Assembly number is also found inside the top tang channel of the buttstock. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 92-94% strong bright orig blue with three small cleaned spots and light wear from the takedown handle. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue, thin on the left side, stronger on the right side, turned gray with fine pitting on the bottom, and thin blue on top. Wood is sound with some light nicks & scratches and some vice marks on forearm, and retains about all of its orig factory varnish finish with some fine heating crazing. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-59506 JR212 (10,000-15,000)

1052
$8,050.00

*SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 33 WCF. SN 129023. Fine lightweight rifle with 24″ tapered rnd lightweight bbl, half magazine, takedown, with pedestal mounted ivory bead hunting front sight with series 22 style rear sight and a Marbles spring loaded tang sight. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is marked with assembly number “222” and “XX” with an “RF”. This assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been received in warehouse Nov. 13, 1903 and not shipped until Jan. 13, 1904. This must have been one of the first 33 caliber rifles. Letter also indicates returned & repaired Feb. 1, 1908 and reiterates the identifying information with addition of “easy pull”. It was reshipped Oct. 5, 1910. The shotgun butt is mentioned in both entries but straight stock is not mentioned at all. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with a few minor scratches & a small spot or two of rust. Receiver retains 70-75% strong orig blue with edge wear & about half of bottom turned silver. Wood is sound with forearm showing moderate wear & retaining about 70% orig piano varnish finish. Buttstock shows moderate wear to checkering with minor nicks & dings and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish with some heat crazing to surface. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60585 JR153 (7,500-12,500)

1053
$11,500.00

*DELUXE TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 125128. Fine special order rifle with rare 22″ tapered, round, lightweight bbl with pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, a modified semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very beautiful, sunburst, burl & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with capped pistol grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under wood, has assembly number “101” and “XX”. This assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear, a small scratch on bbl with a couple of small rubs and a couple of tiny spots of rust on magazine tube. Receiver & take down ring retain 93-95% strong, bright, orig blue with some light flaking, turned to patina on receiver and moderate thinning on bottom mixed with patina. Lever retains 60-70% brilliant case colors on sides & sheltered areas, turned silver on loop. Hammer retains about 80% bright case colors. Wood is sound showing light wear and retains about all of its orig beautiful oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-56700 JR158 (12,500-17,500)

1054
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS OUTLAW CHEROKEE BILL. Cal. 38-56. SN 15416. Cherokee Bill (Crawford Goldsby) was born Feb 8, 1876 at Fort Concho, TX. He was of mixed heritage, being part Cherokee, part Sioux, part Negro, part Mexican and white. According to legend, and some history, Cherokee Bill was a wild young man, who by the age of 20 was reputed to have killed thirteen men. In Jan 1895 he was captured & tried for murder in Judge Parker’s Fort Smith, AR, courtroom, convicted and sentenced to hang. Apparently his Winchester rifle was seized at his capture and held in the jail office. Reportedly one of the jailers traded Cherokee Bill a weekly ration of whisky for his rifle and, in turn, traded it to local gunsmith Will Wirsing who had a gunsmith shop in Fort Smith near the courthouse. On March 17, 1896 Cherokee Bill was hanged. The rifle remained on display in Wirsing’s gun shop window after Mr. Wirsing had painted “CHEROKEE BILL RIFLE” on the right side of the buttstock. Mr. Wirsing passed away in 1938 and bequeathed the rifle to his son Chris. In 1973, Chris Wirsing sold the rifle to Mr. Preston Rose, who later sold it to Mr. Bruce Bartlett. Most of this information is included in a large packet of letters, articles, and photographs which accompanies this rifle. Also accompanied by a small rnd metal item 3-1/4” long x ¾” diam. with a hole in each end and a 1/8” slot the full length. The remainder of the circumference has a paper label “WILL WIRSING / GUNSMITH” with an advertisement for his services in Fort Smith, AR. No indication what this item was, but it was probably some sort of a pull-out item such as a tape measure. The rifle is described as a standard grade 86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, homemade German silver blade front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, burl, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and a crescent buttplate Right side of buttstock is hand painted in white paint, “CHEROKEE BILL” and has the remains of an “R” with some other partial letters which have been worn away. The complete inscription is readily visible in several of the old photographs. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with shipment April 23, 1888. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled, silver/brown patina with a few spots of light rust. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches, and retains most of its orig varnish, turned dark, with surface patina. Mechanics are crisp. Worn dark bore that may clean better. 4-60696 (65,000-75,000)

1055
$14,375.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 32296. Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, ivory bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight with a Lyman tang sight. It has case colored receiver with uncheckered nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been shipped August 8, 1889 to order #81, returned & repair July 17, 1890 to order #14614. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig factory blue with magazine tube turning plum & having some chemical stains near forend cap that has caused light surface rust. Bbl has a cleaned spot on right side just forward of rear sight and there are a few tiny scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors on sides with top faded somewhat and bottom mostly turned gray with strong colors in sheltered areas. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides and sheltered areas with edges turned to silver. Hammer retains about 60% strong case colors. Buttplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks & scratches and retains about all of its strong bright orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58879 JR92 (13,000-18,000)

1056
$17,250.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 99610. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all original. Bbl retains 93-95% strong bright orig blue with edge & muzzle wear. Magazine tube retains most of its orig finish turned plum, slightly thin on bottom. Forend cap, receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate retain virtually all of their orig case colors, strong in most areas, brilliant in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks with some dulling to forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59508 (15,000-20,000)

1057
$9,775.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 42904. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, nicely figured, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating receipt in warehouse May 13, 1890 with shipment on Sept. 22, 1890. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear & some thinning about mid-point. Magazine tube retains 70-80% strong orig blue with balance turned plum. Receiver retains 75-80% strong case colors on both sides & on receiver ring with bottom & top edges turned silver. Lever retains 75-80% case colors faded on outer edges, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains 75-80% faded case colors & buttplate traces of colors, mostly gone to silver. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks & a series of small bruises on forearm. Forearm retains all of a light wiped on finish & buttstock about all of its orig factory finish with a small spot of touchup on right side. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some orange peel roughness. 4-58876 JR163 (9,000-12,000)

1058
$8,050.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 61301. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain virtually all of their brilliant factory blue with a few minor dings on a couple of sharp edges. Receiver retains 60-70% faded case colors, mostly on sides & sheltered areas, turned silver on top & bottom. Tangs retain strong case colors in sheltered areas. Lever retains about 60% faded case colors & hammer about 80%. Buttplate has faded case colors on tang with balance turned silver. Stock has a grain check through a burl at front of comb and has a series of small bruises on left side with a light bruise on right side & minor handling marks and retains most of its beautiful orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-58707 JR154 (10,000-20,000)

1059
$0.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 38-56. SN 105754. Standard grade rifle with 22″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight mounted at 3-3/8″ from receiver necessitating placement of caliber marking on left top flat instead of top flat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. It has 8-3/8″ forearm. Accompanied by two Cody Firearms Museum letters, one dated 2001 and other dated 2004. Both have exact same information, completely identifying this rifle & indicating shipment Nov. 16, 1895. Also accompanying is a letter signed by Kenneth Cole Jones, transferring ownership on March 15, 2001. In the letter he states that this rifle was ordered by his great-grandfather, Charles Kelly, of Miles City, Montana. He states that Mr. Kelly used this rifle from about 1896 to about 1907 or 08 when he retired and moved to Long Beach, California. It passed down the family to Mr. Jones in 1992, who then sold it. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their strong, orig, factory blue with two or three rubs on end of magazine tube & light edge wear on bbl. There is a series of small nicks on a couple of edges about mid-point. Receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas with top & bottom edges turned silver. Stock has a scrape on left side of wrist with a series of gouges on left side of comb, with a few light bruises, nicks & scratches elsewhere. Forearm has a few light nicks, scratches & bruises and all wood retains most of its orig factory varnish, dull on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some orange peel roughness in grooves. 4-58880 JR162 (13,000-17,000)

1060
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 73358. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been received in the warehouse Dec. 13, 1892 & shipped Aug. 5, 1893. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with a couple of thin spots & minor dings with two or three small spots of pitting. Receiver retains 70-75% strong case colors, mostly on sides, with top & bottom edges turned silver. Lever retains 75-80% faded case colors & hammer about 80%. Forearm has a couple of small deep gouges with other light handling & use marks with some light scrapes & bruises on buttstock & overall retains 75-80% orig finish on forearm with buttstock having a wiped on light finish that is barely noticeable. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58875 JR164 (10,000-15,000)

1061
$9,200.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 11859. Early standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain virtually all of their bright, orig, factory finish with only faint muzzle edge wear. Forend cap retains virtually all of its orig case colors, turned dark. Receiver retains 75-80% orig case colors, strong & bright on left side, faded on right side, strong in sheltered areas. Lever retains about 75% case colors, brilliant on sides and hammer about 80% bright case colors. Buttplate retains virtually all of its strong case colors, slightly faded. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks & small bruises & a long scratch on forearm and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & pitting in grooves. 4-58708 JR155 (10,000-20,000)

1062
$0.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 128199. Standard grade lightweight rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight & altered semi-buckhorn rear sight with Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all original. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong bright orig blue. Receiver retains about 93-95% strong bright orig blue with 2 or 3 small flake spots on right side & thin on belly. Lever retains about 90% orig case colors, strong on sides & brilliant in sheltered areas. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig case colors, slightly faded. Wood is very fine with some minor nicks & scratches & some slight dulling to right side of forearm with a plugged sling swivel hole in stock, otherwise retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. A rare & seldom encountered configuration in an ’86. 4-59502 (15,000-20,000)

1063
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT SOLID FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 140314. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd lightweight bbl with pedestal mounted ivory bead hunting front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong, bright, orig blue. Forend cap retains about 95% strong orig blue with a rub on each side. Receiver & bolt retain virtually all of their orig blue, strong & bright on sides & over top with bottom slightly thinned. Top tang is flaked, mixed with light patina. Lever retains 60-70% strong case colors & hammer about 80%. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks & there is a series of small bruises on forearm and overall retains most all of its orig bright factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58949 JR159 (4,000-6,000)

1064
$8,050.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 88661. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with select, uncheckered, and nicely figured, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Aug. 6, 1894 with one other arm to order #18218. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong bright orig blue with some rub marks from takedown action & a few scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver retains 90-92% strong, glossy, orig blue, slightly flaked on right side with a few spots of flaking on left side, a 1/4″ x 1/4″ rub on left side with flaked areas at top rear edges of receiver and light freckling on bottom. Top tang is flaked to about 60% blue with balance medium patina. Lever retains most of its orig case colors turned dark with patina on outer edge. Hammer retains about 70% bright case colors with traces of case colors in buttplate tang with balance turned silver. Forearm has a small chip at rear edge with light handling & use marks and a series of bruises on right wrist with a couple of others on left side of stock, otherwise retains virtually all of its brilliant orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60565 JR128 (6,000-10,000)

1065
$6,900.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 119728. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct to rnd bbl, half magazine for one extra cartridge. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed shotgun hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig factory blue with some light thinning on right side of rnd section. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue and forend cap about 90%. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig blue with some light scratches on left side & some flaking on right side with light pitting. Lever retains case colors on sides & in sheltered areas & balance turned silver. Hammer retains about 98% bright case colors. Wood is sound with some heat crazing on forearm and retains most of a light, unsanded, wiped-on finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60359 JR581 (6,000-8,000)

1066
$6,900.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 144459. Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight & 1876/86 style rifle ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & checkered steel buttplate. Forend cap & buttstock have sling eyes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain 96-98% strong, bright, orig blue with faint muzzle edge wear. Sights retain most of their orig blue. Receiver retains 80-85% bright orig blue, flaked on sides with light patina & turning plum on bottom. Lever retains faded case colors on sides with hammer about 90% strong colors. Forearm has a hairline by left front edge & an old gouge corresponding with nick on bbl on right side with light handling & use marks on it & buttstock and overall they retain most of their bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a rifle that has seen very little use, just handling & dry storage. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-58947 JR166 (4,000-7,000)

1067
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 133279. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Marbles ivory bead #2 improved front sight, flat top rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle, received in warehouse May 3, 1905 & shipped Aug. 10, 1905. It also states “from stock Lyman rear cup disc and combination front”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with fine edge wear & a minor nick or two. Receiver retains about 80% glossy bright blue, mostly on sides, with receiver ring & top right edge flaked to light patina. Bottom shows moderate wear with blue mixed with patina. Both sides, near front, have fine pitting. Lever retains faded case colors on sides & hammer about 80% strong case colors. Wood is sound with usual light handling & use marks and forearm retaining 30-40% orig finish with balance a hand rubbed patina. Buttstock retains about all of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58878 (10,000-12,500)

1068
$14,375.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 40-82. SN 48857. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & “1876” marked carbine ladder rear sight. It has a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet fully identifying this carbine as having been shipped Nov. 5, 1890. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong orig blue, slightly thinned over forearm area with a few light nicks. Lower left side of bbl, just in front of forearm, is stamped in tiny letters “936 LLG”. Left side of bbl, between rear sight & middle band, is engraved “FNI PAR L. CHOBERT AROR 16 R. LAFAYETTE PARIS”. Bands retain about 80% strong orig blue. Receiver retains 70-75% strong case colors over both sides & top of receiver with bottom faded case colors turned to silver gray. Lever has strong case colors on both sides & hammer about 80% strong colors. Buttplate has brilliant case colors on tang with faded colors on face with toe & heel turned brown with fine pitting. There are a couple of these chips missing from forearm in front of receiver & another small chip back of top tang with another missing at the end of bottom tang. There is a repaired sliver in wrist by top tang at receiver; otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks. Forearm is a dark oil finish & buttstock retains most of its orig finish turning dark. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-58881 JR169 (13,000-17,000)

1069
$23,575.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). SN 151985. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with German silver blade & 3-leaf express rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this carbine as having arrived in warehouse May 14, 1914 & shipped June 21, 1915 to “Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York”. This carbine, although manufactured post-1898, is considered an antique since it has an antecedent in the antique period and ammunition is not readily available in modern commerce, according to an ATF letter dated Jan. 5, 1972, signed by Rex D. Davis, Director. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with a minor nick or two & one small rub. Front band retains about 80% bright blue & middle band 93-95% bright blue. Receiver appears to have been subjected to a splash of chemical which left about 60% strong bright blue, having removed the missing blue, leaving a gray patina. Lever has strong case colors on both sides and in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 75% faded case colors & buttplate 80-85% case colors, strong & bright on tang & toe, faded in middle & worn on heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58877 JR168 (20,000-30,000)

1071
$4,887.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 38-56. SN 92144. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine with square base front sight that has a homemade copper blade and a carbine ladder rear sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent rifle buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with assembly number “144” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate obviously making this an original special order carbine. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas between bbl & magazine tube & around saddle ring stud on receiver with metal all being a smooth dark brown patina with some light vice marks on sides of bbl and a small nick or two. Case colors around saddle ring stud are mostly faded. Wood is sound with forearm having a series of small bruises with usual nicks & scratches on buttstock. Overall wood retains a dark oiled patina and buttstock may have been lightly sanded. Mechanics are fine, strong frosty dark bore. 4-58712 JR160 (4,000-7,000)

1072
$4,600.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 40-65. SN 58533. Fine old carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & “1886” marked ladder carbine rear sight. It has stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Right side of buttstock is crudely carved “EUGENE VARELA”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this carbine as having been shipped July 11, 1891 with five other guns of same specifications to same order. This undoubtedly was a western gun having been carried many years in a saddle scabbard. The Hispanic name carved on buttstock lends credence to this theory, along with the weathered condition & grain checks in buttstock from exposure in saddle scabbard. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth silver gray patina overall. Hammer screw is slightly battered. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with numerous small nicks, scratches & dings and an old gouge in the comb. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60570 JR 111 (5,000-6,000)

1073
$2,415.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 128494. Fine special order lightweight rifle with 24″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl with 2/3 magazine with flat magazine cap, King ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A, 2-leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight with articulated peep & knurled windage knob. Mounted with I-style checkered, straight grain, American walnut with capped pistol grip and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong, orig. blue with tiny spots of light rust over forearm area. Magazine tube retains about all of its orig blue. Receiver retains 30-40% thin, flaked, orig blue with brown patina & light rust on bottom. There is heavy crusted oil over top of bolt & around lever & locking bolts. Wood is sound, oil stained around receiver & tangs with light nicks, dings & scratches & moderate wear on checkering and retains most of its orig finish on buttstock with a hand rubbed patina on forearm. Buttplate has a large chunk broken from toe. Mechanics are a little gummy but fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58184 JR157 (3,000-5,000)

1074
$4,600.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 48277. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, with half-nickel front sight and 1886 marked ladder rear sight. It has the rare feature of being half-nickel with nickel plated receiver, forend cap and buttplate. It is mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found with half-nickel finish and indicating shipment Sept. 16, 1890. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain on the bbl and magazine tube which show heavy wear and a cleaning in the not too distant past, and overall retain a light silver/brown patina with scattered spots of pitting. Receiver retains 20-30% orig nickel with the balance a gray/brown patina with some scratch marks on the right side. Forend cap retains 20-30% nickel with the balance a matching patina and the buttplate has traces of nickel. Stock is missing chips by the top tang at the receiver and the forend has a couple of deep gouges, otherwise the wood is sound with the forearm retains a smooth hand worn patina and the buttstock, dark & oil-stained, also with a hand worn patina. Action needs cleaning, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and orange peel pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60609 JR174 (2,500-3,500)

1075
$5,980.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 83086. Standard grade rifle with very rare 30″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine with Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment Oct. 12, 1893. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of blue remain in the very sheltered areas on the bbl and magazine tube, being mostly a smooth silver/brown patina with a minor nick or two. Receiver retains 30-40% faded case colors on the sides and in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver to gray. Lever and hammer retain traces of case colors. Stock has a large bruise by the heel with dings, gouges, and scratches; otherwise wood is sound and retains an oiled, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, with scattered fine pitting. Would still be a great shooter. Goforth Collection 4-60548 JR175 (4,000-7,000)

1076
$5,175.00

EARLY SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 6627. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & modified semi-buckhorn rear sight with platinum line. It has case colored receiver with very nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & checkered steel buttplate. It has factory sling swivels in forend cap & buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as found and indicating shipment July 18, 1887. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 92-93% orig blue turning plum on magazine tube & thin on upper part of bbl. Receiver case colors have turned bright silver. Lever & hammer retain generous amounts of orig case color, strong & bright on sides of lever and nearly intact on hammer. Bolt retains most of its bright blue. Wood is sound with a bruise on left wrist & other minor nicks & scratches & retains most of a recent wiped-on light finish that could easily be removed. Good mechanics, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. Would be a great shooter. 4-58888 JR85 (2,500-4,000)

1077
$2,990.00

EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 9008. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and locking Marbles tang sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. There is a notch in the comb for the tang sight post. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment Sept. 30, 1887 with one other rifle. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of finish remain in the sheltered areas being mostly a silver/gray patina with the magazine tube a plum patina. Receiver has traces of silvered case colors and the lever has strong case colors on the sides. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines by the receiver with a large gouge in the forearm and overall retains a smooth hand rubbed patina with nicks and scratches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60621 JR170 (2,500-3,500)

1078
$2,875.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-90. SN 53254. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating receipt at warehouse March 30, 1891, shipped June 9, 1892. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the very sheltered areas with the bbl being a mottled plum/brown patina, cleaned over the bbl address with scattered spots of fine pitting. Magazine tube retains good blue in the sheltered areas but the outer edge heavily pitted and dinged. Receiver has traces of case colors mostly turned silver with some surface spotting. Wood is sound with a couple of small gouges on the forearm and a couple others on the buttstock and retains a dark hand worked oiled patina. Mechanics are a little hitchy but function well, strong bright bore with light pitting and a faint ring near the muzzle. Goforth Collection 4-60611 JR185 (2,000-3,000)

1079
$9,200.00

SCARCE BIG BORE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50 ex (50-110). SN 83938. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, homemade German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight, 1886 marked ladder rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. It has single-set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set-trigger and shotgun butt and indicating shipment Feb, 21, 1894. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain a smooth light plum/blue patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors with the balance turned silver to gray. Lever and hammer retain faded case colors. Set trigger screw is broken but set trigger functions. Forearm has a couple of deep gouges and several cuts and stock has a carved initial on the left side with usual handling and use marks elsewhere and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60608 JR176 (5,000-8,000)

1080
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 145666. Standard grade rifle with scarce 22″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, one extra cartridge length magazine, with pedestal mounted ivory bead hunting front sight and altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue, thin on the front half. Magazine tube retains most of its orig blue. Receiver retains 30-40% thin orig blue with the balance turned silver/gray. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, with some roughness about midpoint. Goforth Collection 4-60615 JR184 (2,500-4,000)

1081
$1,955.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 71488. Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, and half-nickel front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment Nov. 3, 1892. CONDITION: Good to very good. Strong traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, with the bbl and magazine tube mostly a cleaned blue/gray patina with some scattered fine pitting. Receiver retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear, with a chemical streak down the comb and bottom of the stock. There are three gouges on the left side of stock, otherwise the wood has light handling and use marks and retains a smooth hand polished patina. Mechanics are fine; in need of a good cleaning. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60627 JR172 (1,500-2,500)

1082
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 156792. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with pedestal ivory bead hunting front sight & style 22 rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong bright orig blue. Forend cap is flaked to a blue/brown patina & receiver flaked & worn with traces of orig blue, being mostly a silver blue patina. Lever & hammer retain 85-90% orig blue. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches with a series of scratches on left side of buttstock. Forearm retains most of an oiled finish while buttstock retains most of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60620 JR167 (2,500-4,000)

1083
$1,955.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 20893. Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, and half-nickel front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment Dec 3, 1888. CONDITION: About good. Bbl and magazine tube have strong, orig blue in the sheltered areas with the balance a smooth dark patina, with a minor ding and a few spots of rust. Receiver retains traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina. Stock has a crack at back of the top tang and is missing a sliver at the receiver; otherwise the wood is sound and retains most of an amateur refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and fine pitting. Would make a good cowboy action shooter. Goforth Collection 4-60612 JR173 (1,500-2,500)

1084
$2,645.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 88677. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and three-leaf, platinum-line, express rear sight. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and a crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as 45-70 Cal. with rnd bbl and indicating shipment August 16, 1894. There is no indication of a return and repair but given the overall condition of this rifle it certainly appears to have been together for many years. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas with some strong blue on the magazine tube. Most of the metal retains a smooth medium brown patina. Rear sight is missing middle blade. Forearm has a hairline at the rear edge; otherwise wood is sound with light handling and use marks. Forearm is a dark, smooth, oiled patina and the buttstock retains most of an old refinish. Receiver bottom front edge and takedown ring have been peened, apparently in an attempt to tighten the loose takedown section. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore that may clean a little better. Goforth Collection 4-60614 JR171 (1,500-2,500)

1085
$1,725.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-56. SN 96293. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, and Lyman locking tang sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. There is a sling swivel hole in the buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment on July 10, 1895. CONDITION: Good. Orig finish remains in the sheltered areas only, being mostly a plum/brown patina with strong blue in the area between bbl and magazine tube and around rear sight. Receiver has traces of the case colors with light pitting, mostly on the left side and bottom. Wood is sound, dark & oil-stained, with usual scratches, nicks, and dings and moderate to heavily pitted buttplate. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60616 JR186 (1,500-2,500)

1086
$1,035.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 136893. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd lightweight bbl, full magazine, pedestal front sight base, missing the blade, and altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has two large holes on left side from having had a Lyman 21 receiver side sight installed, which is now missing. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth plum/blue to silver patina. Wood is sound with usual handling and use nicks, dings, and scratches, and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore, dark in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60619 JR177 (1,500-2,500).

1087
$3,162.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. SN 84231. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: This is a Turnbull restoration & retains virtually all of this fine restored finish with brilliant case colors & true blue. It appears that bbl was draw-filed in the process & re-rolled. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains about 90% of restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59278 JR148 (3,000-5,000)

1088
$1,150.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 154236. Customized ’86 with unmarked 23-3/4” custom rnd bbl and a Model 71 half magazine tube. It has a sleeved front sight with silver bead blade & a 3C rear sight. There is a spurious “WP” proof over the chamber also. Receiver has a saddle ring stud & ring in left side. Mounted with custom checkered feather crotch cut buttstock with straight grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Forearm appears to be orig Winchester with H-style checkering. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain about all of their custom bright blue. Receiver retains about 80% orig factory blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Lever retains case colors on sides & hammer 70% blue. Wood is sound and retains most of its custom varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59041 (2,000-4,000)

1089
$1,380.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 6786. 348 Cal. 24” rnd bbl. Made in 1936. Standard markings and features. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% blue overall. Flaked on the forearm tip and worn on the buttplate. There is a sling eye in the buttstock, but none on the forearm. Stock has minor handling marks. Action is fine. Bore is bright. Goforth Collection 4-60617 FS772 (1,000-1,500)

1090
$1,380.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 48262. 348 Cal. 24” rnd bbl. The rear bbl sight has been removed and a Williams receiver sight installed. CONDITION: Excellent. 97% bright blue overall. Minor handling marks on the wood. Action is fine. Bore is bright. 4-58944 FS770 (1,000-1,500)

1091
$18,400.00

SCARCE VOLCANIC NAVY PISTOL. Cal. 41. SN 1778. Fine Navy model with 8″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube & German silver pin front sight with frame mounted fixed rear sight. Bbl is marked with “THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO.” address. It has 2-pc burl walnut grips. Serial number was observed on lever, inside both sideplates, on bolt & bolt carrier, along with both links, on right side of butt strap under grip & inside both grips. Assembly number “310” was observed on magazine pivot & sight ring. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 85-90% orig blue turning plum with a few small nicks on right side rib and a couple of bruises on left side flat with a nick on one of sharp edges. Frame is fine with good sharp edges and retains a medium to dark mustard patina with a few light minor scratches & handling marks with light hammer marks on tops of sideplates. Screws are very slightly battered. Grips have large sections replaced at toes, otherwise are sound and retain most of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots. 4-58202 (17,000-19,000)

1092
$27,600.00

HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 9116. Late Civil War produced rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. It has a modified German silver front sight with 1,000 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight grip & brass crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of bbl & left side of stock are fitted with factory sling swivels. Area below stock swivel has pronounced “Henry bump”. Serial number is found on left side of lower tang under the wood, faintly inside top tang channel of stock & inside toe of buttplate. Screws, while not numbered on this late of a production Henry are all orig Henry screws. A little research of Springfield records could produce a tie of this rifle to a Civil War soldier even though it is not a martially marked model. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube are a wonderful dark attic plum brown patina with traces of orig blue in gullets, particularly on right side. Receiver is a wonderful dark mustard patina with somewhat rounded edges and screws retain generous amounts of orig blue. Lever is also a dark plum brown patina with hammer retaining faded case colors on both sides with edge a matching patina. Extractor retains most of its orig blue. Stock is sound with chips by top tang, a couple of gouges on left side & another on right side with usual light handling & use marks and retains most of a fine hand rubbed patina, possibly lightly sanded a long time ago. Buttplate patina matches receiver. Fine mechanics, strong bore with some shine & fine pitting. Consignor states that it is a good shooter, that years ago he obtained some orig ammunition & fired several rounds. 4-59086 JR106 (15,000-20,000)

1093
$21,850.00

HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 4437. Civil War era Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Modified, replacement, front sight blade with second type, 900 yard, Henry ladder rear sight. It has dovetail slot in top of receiver & a 1/4″ plugged hole in left side of receiver by ejection port. Ordinarily serial number is stamped on left side of lower tang under wood. This rifle has only the number “44” along with an “H” proof mark indicating personal inspection by B. Tyler Henry. Full serial number appears in top tang channel of buttstock & again inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate is of early type with rounded heel. There are sling swivels on left side of bbl & buttstock with a pronounced “Henry bump” below. While screws are not numbered as on earlier Henrys, these are all orig Henry screws. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains, being a medium plum brown patina over iron parts with moderate pitting over most of bbl with some heavier rust back toward rear sight. Rear sight is also pitted. Receiver shows moderate to heavy wear with rounded edges & corners, some hammer marks on sideplates, having had a heavy patina cleaned years ago & now beginning to re-patinate. Stock has a crack back of top tang with a gouge by lower tang & shows heavy wear with an old hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60562 JR147 (12,500-17,500)

1093a
$17,250.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44RFHenry. SN 20807. Standard rifle with 24-3/8” oct bbl, standard front sight & 900-yd Henry style ladder rear sight. The top flat has Henry & Kings patent markings. Is mounted with straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. The last 3 digits of the serial number are stamped in the top tang channel of the buttstock & inside the toe of the buttplate. The hammer spring is a modern replacement as is the trigger return spring. Broken pieces of the originals accompany. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 75-80% strong orig blue with scattered light surface rust. Receiver has sharp edges with a smooth medium yellow patina. Some of the screws retain orig blue. Lever has traces of orig case colors with the balance a medium to dark patina. Stock has a grain check on each side by the toe, otherwise the wood is sound with a light restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine with moderate pitting. 4-56572 JR442 (15,000-25,000)

1094
$0.00

RARE ONE OF A KIND PROTOTYPE OR EXPERIMENTAL HENRY/1866 CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 12272. Strange & unusual carbine with 18-11/16″ rnd bbl, full magazine with 1866 style screwed-in magazine cap and integral front sight/bbl band, 1866 carbine style. The front band on this carbine measures .411″ wide versus .461″ wide on an 1866 carbine. The middle band on this carbine measures .490″ wide, while the middle band on an 1866 carbine measures .504″. The magazine tube on this carbine measures .645″ dia versus .653″ on the 1866. Has 1866 style middle band and a fixed brass rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut Henry buttstock with straight grip & brass Henry buttplate with trap. Forearm is well made to custom fit the front contours of the Henry receiver. Left side of lower tang is marked with the SN. Top tang channel of buttstock has the SN 12041, which number is also found inside the toe of the buttplate. All the screws are typical Henry screws. Top tang has been broken & brazed filling the front screw hole. The carbine has full nickel plating, including the bands and buttplate. With the sideplate removed, there is a small hole visible in the top strap just forward of midpoint. This hole extends through both sides of the frame. This unusual carbine is completely unmarked except for the numbers, as noted, and is a combination of model 1866 and Henry parts with a flat loading gate in the right sideplate. Loading gate is 1-pc spring steel set into a recess, milled into the inside of right sideplate and held in place with a single screw at the back end, like an 1866. The serial number of this carbine falls approximately two hundred numbers before the first assigned 1866 SNs which began at number12476. As is well known, the last Henrys and the first 1866s ran concurrently with overlapping serial numbers. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 70-75% strong orig nickel with the missing patches turned to dark patina. Magazine tube retains about 60% orig nickel with some loose pimples of nickel and mixed with dark patina. Receiver retains 75-80% orig nickel with brass showing through on the sideplates. Lever is a dark patina with nickel in the sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 60% nickel, with the buttplate retaining about 50%. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-58874 JR209 (20,000-50,000)

1095
$97,750.00

SPECTACULAR JOHN ULRICH ENGRAVED GOLD AND NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 35248. Standard carbine, 2nd model with screwed-on dust cover rail, 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front sight/bbl band, and two position flip rear sight. Dust cover is the oval impressed thumb print type. Mounted with spectacular XX flame & shell grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap that contains an orig 3-pc nickel-plated, brass & iron wiping rod. There is a staple and ring in the left side of receiver. Receiver & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved with Ulrich’s fine quality, highly detailed vignettes of a running white tail buck in a woodlands scene on the left sideplate and a standing bull moose in a woodlands scene on the right sideplate. Both panels & sides of receiver are wonderfully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and the front panels have Ulrich’s Moorish patterns of intertwined geometric bars with a flower blossom in the center and chain borders top & bottom. Bottom tang is signed “J. Ulrich”. This pattern can be seen on 1873 SN 86598 as pictured on pg. 136 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, 2nd edition. Receiver ring & dust cover are also beautifully engraved and there are foliate arabesque flourishes at each end of hammer slot. There is a mirror image engraving pattern on the carrier and bottom of receiver. Tang of buttplate is also lightly engraved. Receiver & buttplate are gold washed and the balance of the metal, bbl, magazine tube, bbl bands, lever, hammer, & lever lock are all nickel plated. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped “XX” and the assembly number 169, which number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of buttplate. Pg. 152 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson 1st edition shows the right side of an identical pattern, probably this rifle but it is not identified. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig nickel and magazine tube about 80% orig nickel. Bbl bands retain about all of their orig nickel with some flaking on middle band. Receiver retains about 70% strong, bright, orig gold wash flaked to dark patina on the front panels and worn to light patina on the bottom. Sideplates are mostly a dark patina with gold in the engraving. Buttplate retains 65-70% gold wash strong on the tang & middle area. Wood is sound with a small gouge on the forearm and light handling & use marks elsewhere with a filled grain check on the right side of the buttstock, and overall retains a beautiful, fine oil finish, worn dark on the back half of the forearm. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-58199 (110,000-130,000)

1096
$0.00

FINE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 44 RF Henry. SN 124849. Beautiful ’66 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight, & a second type, 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Front sight blade appears to have been thinned slightly, and rear sight tension spring is missing. Mounted with 3-4X, uncheckered, highly figured American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate. Forend cap & buttstock have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is stamped with three initials, “V/RX”. Top tang channel of buttstock has the last two digits of serial number and toe of buttplate is stamped with last four digits of serial number. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs, with left side having a large round vignette of a standing bull elk foraging on leaves, surrounded by beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Right side has matching foliate arabesque patterns with the central motif a large daisy blossom. Front side panels are engraved to match with deep flourishes over the top, by the sides of hammer, on top tang, forend cap, & buttplate tang. Carrier & bottom of receiver have mirror image arabesque patterns. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a smooth, dark plum patina with some crusty rust near the muzzle. Magazine tube retains a blue/brown patina with traces of orig blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains traces of orig gold wash in the engraving, primarily at the back edges of receiver. Buttplate retains gold wash on side edges and about 30% of the tang. Forearm has a grain check otherwise the wood is sound and retains virtually all of a beautiful, professionally restored finish. Stock swivel is possibly a replacement as there is a small wood splice underneath it. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-58711 (30,000-40,000)

1097
$19,550.00

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 23565. Fine early 66 with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & 900 yard musket style, ladder rear sight with the bbl milled for tension spring recess. It has Winchester bbl markings. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap. Serial number is found inside top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock has a factory installed sling swivel and forend cap a replacement sling swivel. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved, possibly by one of the Ulrichs, early in his career. Engraving consists of extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns on both sides with a fine punch dot background with light dash borders. There are engraving patterns over top of receiver, top tang, beside hammer, on floorplate & around timing screws on bottom. Forend cap & buttplate are engraved to match. Receiver has traces of orig gold wash. Bolt has a centerfire conversion. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Iron retains a plum/blue/brown patina with a few scattered spots of light rust on bbl. Bbl has wrench marks about mid-point. Bottom line of bbl address is faint. Receiver has moderately rounded edges with some fine hammer marks on top of right sideplate. Stock has several cracks by toe and is missing a chip by top tang; otherwise wood is sound with the forearm retaining traces of orig varnish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Stock retains most of its orig varnish with nicks, dings & scratches and three or four moderate bruises & gouges. There is some oil staining around receiver & tangs. Mechanics are a little stiff, probably just in need of a little cleaning, but function fine. Strong sharp bore with fine dark pitting. 4-59038 (9,000-12,000)

1098
$7,475.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 45213. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band & sight with 2-position flip rear sight. It has clean, legible bbl address. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with brass crescent rifle buttplate with trap containing a 3-pc Krag cleaning rod. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth even plum brown patina with vice marks on sides of bbl by the sight. There are a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver has slightly worn edges with some dings on each side of front edge & over receiver ring with light nicks & scratches on sideplates & rear sides of receiver. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60560 JR133 (4,000-7,000)

1099
$4,887.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 131795. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band & sight with 2-position flip rear sight. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Bolt has been converted to centerfire and extractor is missing. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & brass carbine buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains on iron with it a smooth, dark, plum/brown patina with a cleaned area on right side of bbl with some heavy pitting on bottom of bbl in that area & on magazine tube. Receiver shows moderate wear with rounded edges and some light hammer marks on right sideplate. There is an extra screw through sideplates. Stock has a repaired sliver by top tang and has a few gouges on right side of butt with another on forearm and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, one or two battered screws, lever is slightly sprung, but functional. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-60223 (4,000-5,000)

1100
$7,187.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 46909. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band and sight with an extra screw on left side into the barrel. It has the early 2-position flip rear sight. Bbl address is faint but legible. Receiver has a staple & ring in left side. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Last four digits of serial number are found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being a smooth dark brown patina over all iron. Receiver has good edges with a few minor scratches & retains a dark mustard to brown patina. Stock has a crack in front of the buttplate tang; otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good rifling and light to moderate pitting. 4-60682 JR511 (4,000-6,000)

1101
$10,925.00

WINCHESTER 4TH MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 165603. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight, & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & iron buttplate & forend cap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating receipt in the warehouse July 23, 1884, shipped Feb 3, 1887 with one other rifle to the same order. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 88-90% strong, orig blue with scattered spots of pitting and some turning to plum over the chamber area. Receiver shows light wear with good edges and a fine, smooth medium mustard patina. Wood is sound with the forearm having numerous small nicks, dings, & scratches & retains a hand worn patina with traces of orig finish. Buttstock with a little oil staining by the receiver has light to moderate nicks & scratches with some heat crazing on the right side, and retrains about 75% orig varnish. Lever has a few spots of pitting on the left side. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60579 JR245 (4,000-7,000)

1102
$6,325.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 25084. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band & sight with 2-position, flip rear sight. It has Winchester bbl markings and a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with straight stock & brass crescent buttplate with trap. It has a centerfire conversion. CONDITION: Very good. Iron retains a dark brown patina overall with a plum/blue patina on about 50% of magazine tube. Receiver is a smooth, medium, mustard patina with some light hammer marks on top of right sideplate. Edges show moderate wear. Wood is sound, dark & oil stained and retains most of a lightly sanded refinish. There are a few gouges on left side of buttstock with a series of light incised lines and bottom tang screw is missing. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some good shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-59039 JR441 (3,500-5,000)

1103
$4,312.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 44 CF. SN 32514. Standard musket with 27” rnd bbl, full magazine with carbine style, integral front band & sight in place of usual front band. It has 3/4 length forearm with two bands, middle band having a sling loop. Rear sight has a second type Henry base with solid ladder with peeps graduated to 600 yards. Mounted with straight grain, American walnut, uncheckered, with straight stock & carbine/musket brass buttplate with trap. There is a sling swivel & loop on bottom of stock. Close examination of muzzle area of bbl discloses no evidence that there ever was a dovetail sight installed and rear sight does not appear to have been altered, possibly entire blade is a replacement. Regardless, these two features are most unusual on a ’66 musket. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain a thin gray/brown patina that appears to be artificial aging. Receiver is smooth & clean with very slightly rounded edges, battered screws with minor nicks & scratches. Tip of forearm has a tiny hairline on each side, otherwise wood is sound and retains a hand worn patina with usual handling & use nicks, scratches & dings with some staining on forearm. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-60224 JR520 (3,500-5,000)

1103a
$44,850.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, BELT BUCKLE & PIN THAT BELONGED TO JOHNNY BAKER, FOSTER SON OF W.F. “BUFFALO BILL” CODY. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 633530. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc breass & iron wiping rod. There is a crude “SF” carved in left wrist. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been shipped July 11, 1908, with the rarely ever encountered listing of a shipping destination of “John Baker, Bangor, ME, C/O Buffalo Bill Wild West / Charged to Buffalo Bill Wild West. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, being a very dark plum patina with light surface rust over all metal surfaces. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, back of bottom tang & on left side of wrist, with numerous nicks, dings & gouges and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with light pitting. The belt buckle is mounted on solid silver with a belt loop & hook on back side with rope border. Face of buckle is heart shaped wood, probably mahogany with the center relieved for the very deep, relief carved, mother-of-pearl buffalo head. There is a very old tag on back that is nearly worn through, that is partially legible, written in old quill ink or steel nib, “—– / Johnny — / Pahaska / –Baker”. Pahaska Teepee is the name of Buffalo Bill’s hunting camp at the east entrance of Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. The buckle is in a very old, satin lined, green velvet box embossed in lid “NAVARRE INDESTRUCTIBLE PEARLS”. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Silver is sound with a dark oxidized patina. Wood has a few scratches and minor finish loss. Pearl carving is immaculate with lots of fire and great detail. The pin is described as being set on a hand cut, elliptical shaped silver backing hanging by two loops from a matching decorated bar. Back of the large hanging portion is hand engraved “CRACK SHOT / JOHNNY / 1898” surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and a thin border. Face of pin bar has a matching shaped piece of pearl engraved & filled with an amber colored material “JOHNNY BAKER”. Face of large hanging pin has a deep relief carved pearl buffalo head identical to the buckle above. Accompanied by a blue leatherette covered presentation case with faded red velvet lining having a cutout in bottom & top for the pin. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Silver is slightly oxidized, showing very light wear. Pearl is extremely fine with some slight soil and yellow staining on buffalo’s head. Box is fine. Also accompanying this lot is a 3-ring binder filled with photographs of Johnny Baker, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill & reprints of numerous photographs of Johnny Baker, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, show bills & programs. There is a typewritten letter from Johnny Baker to Buffalo Bill dated Jan. 16, 1909, addressed to the Hotel Albany, Denver, Colorado. Orig envelope is included. There are numerous reproduced photos of Johnny Baker & other riders from Cody’s Wild West. There is also an orig cabinet photo of Annie Oakley by Wolf of Garden City, Kansas. There is the reprint of a photo of Annie Oakley wearing the same blouse & pin, holding two little girls identically dressed, obviously sisters. On back is a notation, “Annie with Gladys & Della, Johnny Baker’s daughters”. There is also the notation that it is from a newspaper or pamphlet from a write-up. Additionally there are two covers from 1) Wild West magazine dated Sept. 28, 1906 and 2) New Buffalo Bill Weekly dated Feb. 16, 1918. CONDITION: The Johnny Baker cabinet photo is slightly yellowed with several spots of foxing. The Buffalo Bill cabinet photo with printed signature on back is fine. The Annie Oakley cabinet photo is fine with backing card yellowed. Publication covers are yellowed with tattered edges. Also accompanying are two large photographs, one of Johnny Baker in thigh length gaiters & lace-up packer boots, holding a cigar and wearing his cowboy hat, standing behind a tent. The photo is copyrighted 1907 by “J.C. Hemment”, which is press stamped into bottom right corner and the name “Hemments” is impressed into lower left corner. Framed in a dark green period wood frame with light decoration and has a very old applied typed note at bottom identifying Mr. Baker with information connecting him to Buffalo Bill. Photograph is 14” x 11-1/4” vertical image and appears to be dry mounted to a backing material. The other photograph is an albumen print of a 6-mule hitch in front of an open Concord stagecoach with the title “The Famous Deadwood Coach / Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. The photograph is clear enough to identify Johnny Baker & Annie Oakley sitting in the coach and there are other figures who could be identified by more knowledgeable examiners. Consignor states that photograph is by “Elliott & Fry” of London. The exposed image is 8-5/16” x 6-3/8” horizontal. It is framed in a simple wood & gold gesso frame. Matting is heavily foxed & yellowed but image appears to have only its orig yellow tone. Possibly these two photographs are previously unpublished. 4-58405 JR521 (50,000-100,000)

1104
$25,300.00

RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 335484. Beautiful special order rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, gold washed Beech’s front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with extremely beautiful 3-4X American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm & straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with assembly number “25”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Forend cap & buttstock have factory sling swivels. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by John Ulrich & signed on bottom tang. Left sideplate has a large vignette of a whitetail buck & doe in a very detailed woodland scene surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns and wavelet border patterns. Balance of receiver has light arabesque patterns with matching border patterns and a section of heavy border pattern at top left. Right sideplate has rare vignette of a cougar in a woodland scene, surrounded by matching borders with balance of right side is a mirror image of left. There are light arabesque patterns on both sides of lever & hammer with matching patterns on dust cover & top three flats of bbl at receiver. Muzzle also has a ring of engraving & buttplate tang is engraved to match. Carrier & forend cap & bottom of lever have matching engraving & serial number is encased in a ribbon. This exact rifle has two large photographs with description on p. 158 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with $15.00 engraving and originally shipped with a blank in rear seat but accompanied by a buckhorn sight. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% thin orig blue with wear at muzzle and over chamber areas. Receiver retains traces of case colors in very sheltered areas, having turned silver over most areas. Hammer retains 75-80% bright case colors & lever is a silver patina. Wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light handling & use marks with forearm retaining about 50% orig varnish & buttstock about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered spots of light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60598 JR100 (15,000-25,000)

1105
$12,650.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 212464. Beautiful special order deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, Beach’s gold wash combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & a Model 62B “lollipop” tang sight with orig locator pin. Left side of lower tang under wood has assembly number “1033” & “XXX” with a “38”. This assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with “folding peep & Beach sight” and indicating shipment on Aug. 28, 1886. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue, thin & turning to patina over forearm area and about mid-point on bottom. There are a few small nicks & dings and front sight retains about 50% orig gold wash. Receiver & sideplates retain about 75-80% thin faded case colors. Lever retains case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver patina. Hammer retains about 80% faded case colors. Wood is sound showing moderate wear with light nicks & scratches & retains 75-80% bright orig finish. There is some oil staining around frame. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some orange peel pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60547 JR152 (12,500-17,500)

1105a
$5,750.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 11832. Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, integral front band & sight with a German silver insert for a blade. It has early style 1866 2-position flip rear sight and there is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Receiver has first model mortised dust cover with impressed thumb print. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being a plum/gray patina overall with a spot or two of pitting and a small dent in magazine tube. Stock has a crack back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with moderate to heavy handling & use marks showing good saddle bow wear on forearm and overall retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-59509 (5,000-8,000)

1106
$8,050.00

*RARE ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 546580. Rare short rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Rear sight is correctly mounted close to the receiver; therefore, cal. marking is on the top left flat. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain & burl H-style checkered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Forend cap has a factory sling swivel & the buttstock a sling eye. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is marked with assembly number “9959” & “XXX”. The assembly number is also found on the buttstock under the buttplate, and also inside the toe of the buttplate. Receiver & sideplates are nicely engraved, probably by John Ulrich, with the vignette on the left sideplate of a walking bull elk with light flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns on both sides. Dust cover, top & bottom of receiver are engraved to match. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with “Fancy, checkered stock”, “sling and swivel”, and two dollar engraving and indicating shipment May 2, 1900 with nine other arms to order number 3833. CONDITION: About good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 30% blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a dark plum patina with a few spots of rust. Receiver has thin blue in very sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/brown patina showing heavy wear, with some dings on both sides. Stock has a crack on the left side of the wrist and a chipped toe with light handling & use marks and a few small gouges, showing heavy wear and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong pitted bore. Goforth Collection 4-60639 JR231 (7,500-12,500)

1107
$17,250.00

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 205294. Unusual full nickel ’73 that is factory engraved with standard wood. It has 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is engraved, probably by John Ulrich with vignette of a standing deer on left sideplate surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with straight line borders. Right sideplate has foliate arabesque patterns with smaller patterns front & back, all in Ulrich style with his distinctive decreasing scroll pattern with flower blossom in center, found on both sides, very similar to the patterns found on an 1876 signed by him, serial number 9905, as pictured in color on pp. 140-141, Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with set trigger, “nickel & engraved” and indicating shipment on May 19, 1886 with twelve other Model 1873’s to order #5833. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 70-75% nickel with loss areas a light to medium patina. There are a few dings on sharp edges. Receiver retains traces of nickel being mostly a gray metal color. Lever retains about 30% nickel with outside edge moderately pitted. Hammer & buttplate retain about 75% nickel. Wood is sound with light dings & scratches with dark oil staining around wrist with 25-30% orig varnish & balance a hand rubbed patina. Hammer spring screw on bottom tang is battered and some of other screws are lightly battered. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60610 JR104 (8,000-15,000)

1108
$6,900.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32WCF (32-20). SN 407841. Special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, broken front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and an 1886 style Lyman tang sight with loop which has both the “N” and “S” codes on bottom for both the 1886 and 1885 sgl shots. Mounted with very highly figured, 2X, sunburst, “H” style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate without trap, although stock has cutouts for a trap. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped “XX” & assembly number “621”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with casehardened receiver as having been shipped Dec. 28, 1891, with no mention of tang sight. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% blue turning plum with a couple of thin spots about the center. Magazine tube is mostly a plum brown patina. Receiver retains case colors in very sheltered areas with balance silvered case colors mixed with medium brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks. Overall retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore showing moderate to heavy wear, dark in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60561 JR127 (8,000-12,000)

1109
$5,175.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 215801. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with “H” style checkered, beautiful, 2X, very highly figured, American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is stamped “XX” with assembly number “1089” and also with “38”, which assembly number appears in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. The “38” also is in top tang channel. While the assembly numbers indicate “XX” wood, it is of higher quality, at least “XXX”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Aug. 7, 1886. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig finish in very sheltered areas, being mostly a light gray/brown patina with scattered spots of discoloration. Receiver retains 75-80% thin orig blue, mixed with medium patina. Lever has case colors in sheltered areas & hammer retains about 75% thin case colors. Buttplate is a silver/brown patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60544 JR115 (6,000-10,000)

1110
$3,450.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 132216. Fine, well used deluxe ’73 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & modified semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with “H” style checkered, 3X, burl American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is stamped “XXX” with assembly number “4974”, which is found in top tang channel of buttstock & again inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with rubber buttplate & “casehardened” and indicating shipment Aug. 10, 1883. Given the assembly numbers in stock & buttplate, it appears that the records were wrong as regards buttplate on this rifle. CONDITION: Good. Only traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas of receiver with balance of metal being a smooth, medium blue/gray patina. There are a couple of dings in bbl. Forearm has a chip at front end and is slightly shrunken, otherwise wood is sound showing very heavy wear with only light checkering patterns remaining. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. This undoubtedly was some family’s favorite hunting rifle for many generations. Goforth Collection 4-60554 JR114 (4,000-7,000)

1111
$17,825.00

*RARE CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKETS. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual musket configuration with 30″ rnd bbls, square base barleycorn front sights/bayonet lugs & 800 yard ladder musket rear sights. They are mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with full length forearms, three bands, and straight stocks with musket buttplates with traps, each containing a 5-pc all steel cleaning rod. Middle bands & butt stocks have sling swivels. 1) SN 570975. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Probably unfired, has heavy factory grease in chamber & on bolt face. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with slight muzzle edge wear & a scratch near end of bbl. Receiver has a few tiny flakes on each side; otherwise blue is sound & brilliant. Lever & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors slightly muted on outer edge. Buttplate retains about 90% orig case colors, slightly muted with heel & toe wear. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks on forearm & a series of bruises on left side & a few lighter bruises on right side of buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) SN 570976. Virtually identical to #1 above but without flaking on receiver or scratch on bbl. There are only a couple of minor nicks on receiver & very minor muzzle edge wear. Lever & hammer retain virtually all of their strong bright case colors, slightly faded on outer edge of lever. Wood is outstanding with a few minor nicks and a series of small gouges at toe of stock and a few minor nicks & scratches with a couple of bruises on forearm and retains all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58196 (18,000-22,000)

1113
$0.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER SECOND MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 35293. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half-nickel front sight, and early style, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver has screwed-on dust cover rail with correct impressed checkered thumb print oval. Mounted with nicely figured, about 2-X, uncheckered, flame grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped “C” & the assembly number “154”, which number is also found in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside the toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all original. Bbl retains 96-97% orig factory blue, slightly thinned over the chamber area, strong & bright elsewhere with three or four small nicks by the sight. Receiver retains most of its orig case hardening with faded colors on the sides, brilliant in the sheltered area on left side, strong on the right side & around the hammer, with the balance faded to silver. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides and the hammer about 85% bright case colors. Buttplate retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the tang with brilliant spots on the face, otherwise mostly faded to silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches on the buttstock with a scrape on the forearm and a series of small scratches down the right side, otherwise retains virtually all of its beautiful orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with moderate orange peel pitting. A rare rifle in a hard to find condition. 4-59501 (15,000-20,000)

1114
$6,900.00

WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 65721. Standard grade second model rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight & early style semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. It has screwed on dust cover rail & is mounted with nicely figured slab sawed uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue, thin about mid-section with some surface spotting. There are a couple of tiny dings on oct section with a few pinpoints of light rust. Forend cap retains about 60% orig blue mixed with patina. Receiver retains about 80% glossy bright orig blue, strong on left side mixed with flaked patina with heavier flaking on right side. Screws are very slightly battered & dust cover is a blue/brown patina. Lever retains dark case colors on sides with balance turned silver & hammer retains virtually all of its bright case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with a large bruise on forearm & overall retains most of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58889 JR84 (7,000-8,500)

1115
$9,200.00

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 333960. Unusual rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead combination front sight, & the very rare, factory installed, 7-leaf platinum-line rear sight. The cal. marking is stamped on the left top flat at the receiver, rather than on the top flat, because of the extra long sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. It has sgl set trigger. Receiver is nicely engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs, with the round vignette of a running whitetail buck on the left sideplate with flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns on both sides and a Greek key border. Top of receiver & other areas of the rifle & buttplate have light flourishes of arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle, as found, with “nickel trim” & $2.50 engraving & indicating shipment on March 25, 1890 with eleven other model 1873s. CONDITION: Good. Bbl & magazine tube are a dark, plum brown patina, lighter on the bbl with some light pitting and vice marks on the side flats. Receiver retains traces of nickel in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned silver/gray patina. Forend cap retains about 50% orig nickel, and the buttplate traces of nickel plating. 7-leaf sight retains all of its orig platinum lines and is generally a dark plum patina. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges on the forearm and show heavy wear with dark oil staining. Stock has moderate nicks, dings, & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish with traces of orig varnish showing through. Mechanics are good. Strong dark bore with a light ring near the muzzle end that doesn’t show on the outside. Sgl set trigger is not functioning. Goforth Collection 4-60640 JR246 (7,000-10,000)

1116
$1,495.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 563863. Standard grade rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, blued front sight with screw & 900 yard carbine style ladder rear sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment on March 5, 1903. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being a dark brown attic patina overall with some dings on bbl edges and a couple of others on sight. Dust cover is pitted & there is a series of scratches on left side of receiver. Wood is sound showing heavy use with light nicks & scratches and some chipping at rear edge of forearm. Overall it retains a smooth hand oil patina. Buttplate has moderate to heavy pitting. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with a ring about mid-point. Goforth Collection 4-60558 JR131 (1,250-2,250)

1117
$4,887.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. SN 201271. Standard grade rifle with 24-3/8″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle & indicating shipment on May 10, 1886, repaired & returned April 26, 1888. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with some thinning over chamber area with fine edge wear & a few scattered spots of light pitting. There are a couple of dings on one or two of edges. Magazine tube retains 50-60% orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a medium patina. Receiver retains 70-75% thin orig blue, stronger on left side, mixed with medium patina on right side & over top. Lever has faded case colors on left side with traces on right side & balance turned silver. Hammer retains 60-70% strong case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & mars with some oil staining around receiver & tangs and has a beautiful hand polished oil patina. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with good rifling & moderate pitting with a couple of spots of heavier pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60566 JR136 (5,000-8,000)

1118
$0.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. SN 226542. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue turning plum with a few minor nicks. Magazine tube is mostly a plum brown patina with blue in the sheltered areas. Inside magazine tube is a modern reproduction that functions & looks exactly as orig. Receiver retains about 80% thinning orig blue with the balance a dark patina and a few small spots of light rust and with several light scratches on both sides. Lever retains strong faded case colors on the sides, and the hammer about 95 % brilliant case colors. Stock has a hairline in back of the top tang with a series of deep scrapes on comb and usual light handling and use marks. Forearm has a crack on the right side, otherwise the wood is sound with forearm retaining about 50% orig varnish and the buttstock about 90% strong varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting and a small ring near the muzzle, not visible from the outside. 4-56765 JR187 (6,000-9,000)

1119
$3,450.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. SN 428666. Standard grade rifle with 24-3/8″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, missing rear sight. It has been full nickel plated with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and with no mention of nickel finish & states that it was shipped Aug. 17, 1892. Bore of this rifle has been counter bored smooth about half the distance from muzzle. Given its nickel finish, with mostly smoothbore bbl, leads to the speculation that this was a trick shot artist’s rifle for shooting fine shot. CONDITION: Fair to good. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with balance a dark patina. Wood is sound with forearm retaining a dark hand rubbed oil stain finish & buttstock retains most of an old amateur sanded refinish. Extractor is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong moderately pitted bore. Goforth Collection 4-60600 JR113 (4,000-6,000)

1120
$1,552.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short. SN 496396. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. CONDITION. Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the metal being a very dark brown attic patina with scattered light surface rust and fine pitting. Wood is sound with a moderately battered forearm, nicks & dings on buttstock with a series of gouges, and is a very dark oil stained patina. Buttplate is heavily pitted. Mechanics are very stiff and gummed up but with a little attention should be fine. Extractor is missing and the bolt is possibly an old replacement. Very dark worn bore. 4-58652 JR207 (2,000-3,000)

1121
$4,025.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 472862. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain an even, smooth, blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Bbl has a small scratch on top left flat with a couple of others on side flats with a clean spot on end of magazine tube. Receiver retains 75-80% thin orig blue with a few light scratches & right side mostly a light blue/brown patina. Lever retains case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Hammer retains about 80% strong faded case colors. Wood is sound with oil staining around top tang & receiver with minor nicks & scratches from handling & use. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60564 JR129 (3,000-5,000)

1122
$1,265.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 363842. Made in 1891. 32-20 Cal. 28” oct bbl. Standard markings on top of the bbl. “G.W.T.” has been stamped with dots in a border on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Aug. 8, 1891 with nine other rifles with same specifications to same order. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with pitting and vise marks. Stock has a full-length crack from the upper tang to the buttplate. This has been repaired and the stock refinished. There is also a chip missing on the right side of the forearm. Screw and extractor plate on the dustcover are missing so it doesn’t operate. Magazine retainer at the front of the bbl has stripped out and is no longer held in place. Rest of the action is good. Bore is poor. Goforth Collection 4-60603 (800-1,200)

1123
$0.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 32669. Beautiful special order deluxe ’76 with 28″ oct bbl, button magazine, windage adjustable Beach’s combination front sight with broken adjusting lever, “1876” ladder rear sight & a thick base, mid-range, windage adjustable, tang sight with 2-1/2″ staff. It has sgl set trigger & left side of lower tang is marked “XXX” with assembly number “1641” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Mounted with very highly figured, burl & flame grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Top flat over chamber & bottom of receiver between timing screws are stamped either “666” or “999”. No indication what this number might mean. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with “Vernier & wind gage sight” and indicating shipment on Feb. 28, 1883. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 80% blue/brown patina with strong blue showing through over top of bbl & in sheltered areas. Receiver retains good traces of case colors in sheltered areas, mostly turned to silver with gray/brown patina towards front. Lever retains faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance silver to brown. Hammer retains 50-60% faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few minor storage nicks & retains virtually all of a professionally restored finish. There is a small 1/4″ piece of fill on right side of wrist at receiver. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60641 JR150 (15,000-20,000)

1124
$21,850.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. SN 30472. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, half-nickel front sight & “1876” marked ladder rear sight. It has a thick base mid-range tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle as having been shipped Dec. 4, 1882. CONDITION: Extremely fine. May have been fired, but if so, very little as there is still some blue on bolt face. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue turning slightly plum on magazine tube. Receiver retains virtually all of its glossy orig blue with a couple of small cleaned spots & flaking on right side. Left side also has some minor flaking. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors turned dark & buttplate retains about 85% strong orig blue. Wood is sound with minor light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its beautiful orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58896 JR86 (27,500-35,000)

1125
$12,650.00

VERY RARE EARLY FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 39. Acompanied by a Cody firearms museum letter identifying the rifle was received in the warehouse on 7/11/77, all orig with matching assembly numbers.Standard grade rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & rifle style ladder rear sight graduate to 3,000 yards. It has the early open top frame without dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, American walnut with straight stock & first type crescent buttplate with trap & thick toe. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped with assembly number “44”, which number also appears inside top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue in sheltered areas with about half the top cleaned to bright metal & balance a mottled blue/brown patina with some light rust and pitting. Magazine tube retains 85-90% strong orig blue with some light rust & pitting near upper end. Receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue, cleaned bright over the receiver ring, thin & mixed with patina over rest of top. Bottom is mostly bright metal with some blue in sheltered areas & speckled patina. Lever retains traces of case colors with balance turned silver & freckled with rust. Hammer retains about 75% faded case colors & buttplate is silvered case colors with freckled light rust. Wood is sound with a few gouges on buttstock & usual light handling & use marks & retains a fine hand worked patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-58000 (10,000-20,000)

1126
$0.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-60. SN 2733. Very early carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight & 2-position flip rear sight. It has open top receiver without dust cover & has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with streaky, very nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm with sgl band & nose cap and straight stock with carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Appears to have undergone restoration by Doug Turnbull and retains virtually all of this beautiful restored finish. Blue is nearly true & case colors are as orig as factory and remain brilliant. Wood is sound with a couple of minor storage marks and retains virtually all of this beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58197 (8,000-12,000)

1127
$4,600.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 N.W. M.P. SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-75. SN 45052. Standard grade carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base barleycorn front sight with 1,100 yard musket style ladder rear sight. It has a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with carbine buttplate. The arc with “N.W.M.P.” has been scratched or sanded from buttstock, affecting only a very small spot. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this carbine as having been shipped April 20, 1885. This letter states that it was shipped along 143 other carbines of same specifications to same order number. John Hawk, Cody, WY, volunteer researcher at Cody Firearms Museum & N.W.M.P. collector states that his accumulated information shows that this carbine went to order #20202 with a total of 300 like carbines, which were definitely a N.W.M.P. order. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in very sheltered areas being mostly a medium blue/brown patina with bbl having been cleaned a long time ago. Some of screws are battered. Wood is sound with light scratches, dents & dings and retains a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60601 JR112 (3,500-5,000)

1128
$6,325.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. SN 27426. Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine with half nickel front sight & “1876” marked ladder rear sight & has single-set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch-cut, flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is stamped “XXX” & the assembly number “1594” with an “R”. Assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of buttstock & inside the toe of the buttplate. Accompanied a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set trigger & case hardening & indicating shipment Sept. 29, 1882. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish in sheltered areas. Bbl retains a mottled blue-brown patina with stronger blue between bbl & magazine tube. Receiver retains traces of case colors with balance turned silver to gray. Lever & hammer retain traces of case colors. Wood is sound, showing heavy wear on forearm with moderate to heavy wear on buttstock & a small grain check on left side of butt. Checkering on wrist is filled with old hand oil. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine & moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60642 JR249 (7,000-10,000)

1129
$11,500.00

FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. SN 35108. Third model ’76 with rare 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with spectacular 2-X burl & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is stamped “XX” and the assembly number “1698” with an “R”. Assembly number is found in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bbl is a modern replacement with orig style roll marks & caliber marking. It has single set trigger. This rifle has been completely restored, metal & wood, by Doug Turnbull. Accompanied by its orig cal. 45-60 bbl that retains a plum patina with strong blue under the forearm area. Bore is very dark & worn. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been restored to factory new condition with brilliant blue on bbl & magazine tube of the correct Winchester color. Receiver, lever, hammer, & buttplate have all been re-case colored in Winchester style charcoal & bone meal colors & patterns. Wood has a wonderful, smooth Winchester red color and the checkering is crisp & sharp. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59297 JR205 (10,000-20,000)

1130
$3,507.00

EARLY 2ND MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-75. SN 8147. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Receiver has a screwed on dust cover rail with impressed thumb print oval in dust cover & sgl set trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut and crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with set trigger & indicating shipment Aug. 28, 1883 after having lingered in warehouse from May 12, 1881. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 30-40% strong orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a medium, smooth brown patina mixed with blue. Receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue mixed with patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, trigger will not set, probably just needs cleaning or adjusting. Strong dark bore. Goforth Collection 4-60542 JR120 (1,500-2,500)

1131
$3,450.00

EARLY 2ND MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-60. SN 39075. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & “1876” marked ladder rear sight, missing slide. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut and crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains a plum brown patina, thin on magazine tube. It appears magazine tube may have had a dent removed by someone very expert. Receiver has a few small nicks & dings over top front & on right front. There are wrench marks over chamber area on bbl. Wood is sound with forearm having light scratches & dings and retains dark oil stained patina. Buttstock has light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish with oil stains around buttplate & receiver. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59088 JR121 (2,000-3,000)

1132
$51,750.00

SPECTACULAR DELUXE ENGRAVED GOLD & NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 12356. Rare and unusual take-down Model 94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard original sights, with “H” style checkered bird’s eye maple forearm, and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Receiver, forend cap and takedown ring are gold plated with the balance of the metal nickel-plated. Receiver is beautifully engraved in Style “9”, probably by John Ulrich, which consists of a large round vignette of a running white tail buck on left side and a standing bull elk on right side. Both vignettes have extra detail in background scenery and both are surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The borders on both sides of receiver and all engraving are typically Ulrich. Engraving extends over top of receiver, down top tang, on bottom and forend cap. There are extra small flourishes on back edge of the receiver and takedown ring. Accompanied by an extensive Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with bird’s eye maple stock, “gold trims”, with balance nickel. It also states that bbl and magazine were browned and that it was engraved “$4.00 & $5.00”. Letter shows it was originally shipped March 26, 1896 to New York Exposition and was thereafter returned and shipped numerous times with last date being September 14, 1911. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 93-95% strong original nickel with some light rust spotting and pitting about mid-point and some flaking and spotting around rear sight. Receiver and forend cap retain about 90% original gold plating, turned dull on front edge of receiver, takedown ring and worn on top tang. Lever and hammer retain 95-96% bright original nickel and buttplate about 85% original nickel. Forend cap retains about 85% original gold plating. Stock has a hairline at buttplate tang, otherwise wood is sound with some oil staining on forearm and around receiver and retains most of its original piano varnish finish with moderate wear on checkering and some light handling and storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Ex-Eldon Owens Collection. Goforth Collection 4-60571 JR516 (40,000-70,000)

1133
$37,375.00

WONDERFUL & RARE GOLD & NICKEL ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 67379. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with an “1873” marked carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a staple & ring in left side. Mounted with extremely beautiful, checkered, flame grain & burl, American walnut with H-style checkering & straight stock with carbine buttplate. Left side of lower tang under the wood is stamped with assembly number “3553” and “XXX”. Assembly number is also found on butt of stock, underneath buttplate along with “92” and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by John Ulrich, with a large vignette of a whitetail buck & doe in a field scene on left side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with a zigzag & dot border. Right side has same border with foliate arabesque patterns. There are other light patterns over receiver ring & on bottom of receiver. Buttplate tang also has a light pattern. Receiver, bbl band & buttplate are gold plated, while bbl, magazine tube, sights, lever, trigger, bolt & hammer are nickel plated. Staple & ring are also nickel plated. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this carbine with $5.00 engraving “GILT & NICKEL” and indicates that it was shipped Dec. 18, 1896 to order 24345. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 92-93% strong orig nickel with ladder rear sight about 95%. Magazine tube retains 85-90% orig nickel with some flaking to a dark patina. Receiver may have been re-gilded as there is some fine pitting under plating. Lower tang has some flaking turned to dark patina. Wood is sound with numerous light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a scattered few spots of pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60629 JR515 (40,000-60,000)

1134
$16,675.00

SCARCE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 46056. Beautiful rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, missing bead, 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight & a Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with “I”- style checkered, very highly figured, slab sawed, American walnut with capped pistol grip & crescent buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved in #10 style consisting of vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field scene with flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns & a latch hook border on left side. Right side has extra foliate arabesque patterns over the normal #10 patterns with the latch hook border. Accompanied by two Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with $2.00 engraving, shipped on Aug. 13, 1898. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue, dull on magazine tube with a few light scrapes. There is a nick on left side of bbl that corresponds to a small gouge in forearm. Receiver retains 75-80% thinning orig blue, turning plum on bottom & top edges. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm showing heavy wear & retaining an old restored finish. Buttstock shows moderate wear & retains about 95% bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60638 JR146 (7,500-12,500)

1135
$23,000.00

DELUXE ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 109921. Beautiful deluxe rifle with rare 24-1/4″ tapered, extra light weight oct bbl, half magazine, takedown, with full matted top and Lyman ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A rear sight, & a Lyman tang sight with loop. Left top flat of bbl has the address just over the forend cap area, and it also has, in very tiny lettering, “NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” along with the cal. marking. Mounted with very highly figured flame & shell grain, H-style checkered American walnut with straight grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Angelo J. Stokes, with a beautifully detailed walking bull moose in a woodlands scene on the left side, and a standing whitetail buck in a mountain scene on the right side. Both vignettes with Stokes’ trademark sweeping elliptical bar borders, all surrounded by very fine, foliate arabesque patterns with wavelet outside border. Receiver, ring, takedown ring and bottom of receiver are engraved to match. Left side of the lower tang is stamped with the assembly number “11878” & “XXX” with an “R”. This assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock along with “T 94”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with the 24″ matted oct bbl, three Lyman sights, and “extra light”. It also states that it has $10.00 engraving in style 6 with vignette #9 on the left side and was shipped May 27, 1901. Even though this rifle was not shipped until 1901 it was actually manufactured in 1897. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong, orig blue with edge wear & some thinning over the chamber area. Receiver retains 40-50% thin orig blue, mostly on the left side with the balance flaked & worn to silver mixed with light patina. Stock is cracked through the wrist with another crack on the right side by the bottom tang and is missing small chips by the bottom tang at the wrist. Otherwise, the wood is sound with light handling & use marks, with the forearm retaining about 60% strong, orig, and piano varnish finish. Stock has numerous small nicks & scratches in the varnish, with some loose areas and retains 65-70% of its orig piano varnish finish. Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, frosty in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60636 JR243 (12,500-17,500)

1136
$13,800.00

*ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 891884. Unusual ’94 rifle in that it is factory engraved but with standard grade uncheckered wood. It has 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, blued front sight with screw & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Engraved with #1 pattern vignette of a standing elk on left side & #12 pattern vignette of a standing ram on right side by Angelo J. Stokes. Both panels have Stokes’ trademark “strap work” borders around vignettes which are both surrounded by fine, well-executed foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving patterns extend up over receiver ring & on to top three flats of bbl at receiver. It has a dbl wavy line border pattern around both sides with light arabesque patterns on top tang & bottom of receiver. Floorplate opening has a scallop & dot border pattern. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong bright orig blue with light edge wear & a few minor scratches. Forend cap is flaked to about 70% blue. Receiver retains about 95% strong bright orig blue, thin on raised edges at front & rear of receiver. Top tang & lever retain generous amounts of orig blue mixed with light patina as does buttplate. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a bruise on forearm. Overall it retains most of orig factory wood finish, slightly dulled on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60632 JR102 (12,500-17,500)

1137
$12,650.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE TAKEDOWN TWO-BARREL SET. Cal. 38-55 & 30 WCF (30-30). SN 48468. Fantastic deluxe set with two 26″ bbls, both oct to rnd with the 30 WCF bbl being lightweight, rapid taper. It has a pedestal mounted Marbles ivory bead front sight & platinum line 3-leaf express rear sight with a Lyman tang sight with loop. The 38-55 bbl is standard weight with Lyman ivory bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Rifle is mounted with extremely beautiful center crotch cut, flame grain, sun burst American walnut, H-style checkered with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Both forearms match the stock. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “6350” & “XXX”. This assembly number is also found on heel of buttstock, underneath buttplate, and inside toe of buttplate. Information obtained from the Cody Firearms Museum records fully identifies this rifle with the 30 cal. bbl, fancy wood, & pistol grip stock with Lyman front & rear sights. It was shipped Oct 15, 1898 to order number 8483. It was returned & repaired Feb 23, 1899, & July 14, 1899. There is no mention of second bbl, but that is likely what one of the return & repairs was for. Letter will follow. CONDITION: Very fine. 38-55 bbl retains 98-99% strong orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear & a few scratches from takedown lever on bottom of bbl. Takedown ring retains 95-96% strong bright blue, with a couple spots of light rust. Forearm has a few minor nicks with the checkering showing light wear and retains about all of its piano varnish finish. Bright shiny bore. The 30 WCF bbl retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and minor sharp edge wear with a few small nicks & some scratches from takedown lever. Magazine tube retains most of its orig blue & the forend cap about 90% orig blue with the balance turned to patina. Takedown ring retains about 80% thin orig blue. Receiver retains about 90% strong, bright orig blue overall, thin on the bottom and slightly thinned on the top, with wear spots on the top rear corners. Lever retains case colors on the sides & sheltered areas, brilliant in the very sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 70% strong case colors. Buttplate about 70% faded case colors with one small patch of fine pitting. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks, a few scratches, nicks & dings, with the forearm retaining about 90% bright piano varnish and buttstock 95-97% strong orig varnish. Crisp mechanics. 30WCF bbl has bright shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-58399 JR192 (12,500-17,500)

1138
$2,875.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 146612. Fine deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ special order, rapid taper, rnd bbl, half magazine, pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, platinum line 3-leaf express rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “14356” & “XX” with the letters “OHR”. Assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock along with a large “T” and “94”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about all of its strong, bright, orig blue with three spots of cleaned rust & pitting about midpoint. Magazine tube is a thin blue on the outer side, with the sheltered area dark blue. Forend cap is cleaned to bright metal color with some pitting. Takedown ring retains about 75% orig blue with moderate pitting. Receiver has been amateurishly cleaned with either coarse steel wool or fine sand paper and has light to moderate pitting on the front edge and scattered spots over the receiver. Lever retains case colors on the sides, and the hammer about 80% strong case colors. Wood is sound with a very few, very minor handling & storage marks & retains virtually all of its beautiful, orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. This is a little used rifle; it still has blue on the bolt face. 4-58752 JR228 (2,000-3,000)

1139
$0.00

RARE EARLY SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 35925. Fine special order deluxe ’94 with rare 22″ rapid taper oct to rnd bbl, button magazine with pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight & platinum-line, 3-leaf, express rear sight. Bbl has the scarce markings, in small lettering, on the left top flat by the chamber area “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. Mounted with beautiful feather crotch cut & shell grain, H-style checkered American walnut with capped pistol grip buttstock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped with the assembly number “5348” & the letters “RBOF”. Top tang channel of the buttstock has the assembly number “12069” & “T94” indicating replacement orig Winchester wood. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been received in the warehouse, Dec 9, 1899 with checkered pistol grip stock, oil finish, half magazine, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, extra light in cal. 30. It was returned to the factory Oct 17, 1901 (apparently without having been shipped) and changed to: “Rifle, 30 Caliber, 22″ half octagon barrel, plain trigger, extra light, fancy checkered stock with pistol grip, oil finish, shotgun butt, Lyman front and leaf sights” and was shipped Oct 17, 1901 to work order 111427. This explains the changed wood. This apparently was a “stock” item that languished in the warehouse and was reconfigured to conform to a new order. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear & a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a medium patina with a few small spots of fine pitting. Lever retains faded case colors on the sides, and the hammer 75-80% dark colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & handling marks and retains most of a very fine, professionally restored, factory type oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60628 JR232 (10,000-15,000)

1140
$23,000.00

*SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 308997. Wonderful deluxe ’94 with 26″ rnd bbl, takedown, half magazine with ivory bead combination front sight, no provision for a rear sight & is fitted with a Lyman 21 receiver side sight. Top of bbl is matted the full length and it is fitted with close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain American walnut, H-style checkered and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is stamped with assembly number “1181”, “R” and a sgl “X”. Assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of buttstock. While the lettering on the tang only indicates a single “X”, this wood is at least “XX” or better. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, magazine tube, & forend cap retain most of their strong, bright, orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and some thinning on the left side at the muzzle. Forend cap has a tiny amount of flaking. Takedown ring has a small spot of wear with some light flaking, otherwise retains about all of its strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 90-92% strong bright orig blue with a few small scratches on the right side and virtually all of the blue loss is on the bottom front of receiver. Remainder of receiver is strong & bright. Top tang is moderately flaked. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides, faded on outer edge. Hammer retains most of its orig dark case colors. Wood is sound with a few minor scratches & a small ding on bottom, and retains virtually all of its brilliant factory piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58400 JR193 (15,000-25,000)

1141
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN 226254. Fine special order rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, half magazine, Marbles ivory bead & gold bead reversible front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman 21 receiver side sight. Mounted with very nicely figured slab sawed I-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed shotgun hard rubber buttplate. It has sling eyes in forend cap & stock. Accompanied by two Cody Firearms Museum letters dated 1988 & 1997. Both provide the same information and fully identify this rifle with shipment on Dec. 19, 1908 to Order No. 187004. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong bright orig factory blue with a few spots of very fine rust over chamber areas. Receiver retains 95-96% strong bright orig factory blue with some slight wear on right front side & around bottom. Left side has a few pimples of light rust around sight. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish with some oil staining around receiver. Forend cap also appears to have been restored. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60572 JR98 (2,500-4,000)

1142
$4,945.00

SCARCE EARLY DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 17819. Fine early deluxe ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight, and Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very nicely figured, center crotch cut, flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is stamped with the assembly number “3460”, “XXX”, & “SBB”. Assembly number “346_” is found in the top tang channel of the buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and indicating shipment March 11, 1897. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 92-93% blue mixed with plum patina. Magazine tube is a plum brown patina, worn thin on the upper 1/3; wear from being taken down. Receiver retains about 50% thin orig blue with the balance a dark plum patina. Lever has spots of bright colors on the sides, and hammer retains about 70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with the forearm dark & oil stained showing heavy wear, & the buttstock showing moderate to heavy wear with light handling & use marks and retains 75-80% orig piano varnish finish. Buttstock checkering & around the frame are oil stained. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore, frosted in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60631 JR244 (3,500-5,000)

1143
$6,612.00

ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-35. SN 2299. Fine deluxe rifle with 24-1/4” late production, oct bbl with the “WP” and “P” proofs over chamber area signifying a gunsmith replaced bbl. It has full magazine with a Marbles Sheard front sight, a spirit level in rear seat & a Lyman tang sight with loop. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “1749” and “CF”. Assembly number “1798” is found inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate signifying a replacement buttstock with factory wood. Mounted with about 3X, “H” style checkered, feather crotch cut, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a flaked finish that appears to have been waxed or has a heavy coating of old dried oil and retains about 70-75% orig blue. Magazine tube retains 97-98% strong orig blue and receiver 70-75% orig blue, thin over top & bottom, stronger on sides. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58885 (4,500-6,500)

1144
$3,450.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 49809. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead hunting front sight with platinum line 3-leaf express rear sight. Mounted with “H”- style checkered, about 2X, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with oil finish wood, shipped on Nov. 10, 1898. Also accompanied by an orig Winchester styl;e leg-o-mutton takedown case, 27” overall with hinged lid, carrying strap & handle. Right has a rectangular brass plate inscribed S. C. L. Haskell. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with a few pinpoints of light surface rust. Magazine tube retains 93-95% strong bright orig blue with wear from the takedown. Receiver retains about 15% flaked orig blue with balance a blue/brown patina. Lever retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas & hammer about 80% dark case colors. Wood is sound with some slight oil staining around receiver & shows moderate wear to checkering and retains most of a wiped on light finish, easily restored to oil finish. Buttplate has a chip at heel. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is fair with open rear seam on the body, torn hinge & detached buckle. Handle & strap are fine. Body is sound with light scratches & use marks. Goforth Collection 4-60630 JR140 (4,000-7,000)

1145
$4,830.00

*RARE SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 1021060. Fine early style, late manufacture carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with Marbles ivory bead extended blade & a 1-leaf Marbles express sight with a Lyman locking tang sight. Mounted with select, nicely figured, American walnut with “I”-style checkering & straight stock with serrated steel buttplate. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear, a ding on bbl by rear sight with bands flaked & worn to silver gray patina. Receiver retains about 95% strong, bright, orig blue with light flaking on both sides & over receiver ring. There is a scratch at left rear edge of receiver & several small scratches on right side. Wood is sound with a few scattered light surface mars & retains virtually all of its brilliant factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with about 60% blue on bolt face indicating very little use. Brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60568 JR135 (4,000-6,000)

1146
$9,200.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 564108. Special order rifle in scarce configuration with 26″ oct bbl, 1/2 magazine, 1/2 nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured I-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed shotgun hard rubber buttplate. Floorplate is lightly engraved “D.E.N.” CONDITION: Extremely fine, all original. Possibly unfired, bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong bright orig blue. Takedown ring is flaked to a medium patina. Receiver & loading gate retain virtually all of their bright orig factory blue with floorplate somewhat flaked. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, turned dark & silvered on bottom of loop. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches with light diamond point wear on checkering & retains virtually all of its fine orig factory finish with a slight raised grain look. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60666 (8,000-12,000)

1147
$8,912.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 66200. Fine early rifle with 26″ oct bbl, 1/2 mag., ivory bead combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman taNg sight with loop. It is mounted with highly figured, straight grain, I-style checkered American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang has assembly number “8393” & “CF”. Assembly no. is also found on butt of stock along with “94T” & also inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with Lyman rear & combination front sights & indicating shipment Aug. 25, 1899. Even though this rifle wasn’t shipped until the modern era, it was mfg. in 1896 & is therefore an antique. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The bbl retains 98-99% strong, bright, orig factory blue with a minor nick or two & a coating of old dried oil. Magazine tube & forend cap retain 97-98% orig blue. Takedown ring retains about all of its orig blue with some flaking to patina on the bottom. Receiver retains 95-96% strong orig blue with two or three screwdriver scratches, light edge wear & some thinning on bottom, also with a coating of old dried oil. Lever retains strong case colors on the side & sheltered areas, faded to bright silver elsewhere. Hammer retains about 60% faded case colors & buttplate 60-70% faded colors. Wood is sound with light handling & storage marks with moderate wear on forearm. Stock has a few small bruises with light storage & handling marks & retains virtually all orig bright factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60586 JR247 (4,000-7,000)

1148
$2,070.00

*DELUXE TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 168355. 33/30 Cal. 26” part oct bbl. Made in 1899. Half magazine. Checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Lyman front sight, two leaf rear sight and tang peep sight. Checkered pistol grip, stock and forearm. 2-line marking with dashes at the ends of the second line only. Nickel steel markings on the left quarter flat, “25” on the lower tang. “–PAT. JUNE 6. 1893–“ on the takedown lever. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as above with rubber buttplate, shipped May 29, 1903. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl, 50% on the bolt, and 20% on the receiver. 50% casehardening colors on the lever and hammer. A chip is missing from the right side at the front of the lower tang. Some minor cracking and chipping at the buttplate. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60584 FS759 (2,000-3,000)

1149
$1,495.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 63274. 30-30- Cal. 26” part oct extra lightweight bbl. Made in 1897. Hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Checkered pistol grip and forearm. Half magazine. Beach front sight. Standard rear bbl sight. Lyman tang sight. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle and showing shipment Aug. 3, 1899. CONDITION: 85% blue on bbl and magazine tube. 20% on the action. 50% casehardening on the lever with bright colors only at the top. Checkering is worn almost smooth with mild dents and scratches. Action is good. Bore is good. Goforth Collection 4-60578 (1,500-2,500)

1150
$1,495.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 368451. 38-55 Cal. 26” part oct bbl. Made in 1906. Half magazine. Hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm. The ivory bead of the Beach folding front sight is broken off. Standard semi buckhorn rear sight. Standard markings on bbl and upper tang. The trigger plate is marked “26”. CONDITION: Very good. 40% blue on the bbl, 80% on the magazine tube and traces elsewhere. 20% casehardening colors on the hammer and lever. Gray patina with light surface rust and pitting elsewhere. Forearm shows moderate wear. Buttstock is missing a small sliver at the upper tang on the left side, but is otherwise very good. Bore is dark. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60575 FS758 (1,750-2,500)

1151
$4,025.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN 450864. Standard grade rifle with extremely rare 19″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown with ivory bead front sight, smokeless rear sight and Lyman 21 receiver side sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed buttstock & flame grain forearm with capped pistol grip buttstock & crescent buttplate. Forend cap & buttstock have sling eyes. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 85-90% dull orig blue, thin over chamber area with light muzzle & sharp edge wear. Top flat has a few small dings & the initials “OR” scratched just in front of the rear sight. Magazine tube retains about 70% orig blue, thin on the outside, strong in the sheltered areas. Receiver has traces of orig blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a gray patina. Wood is sound with a scrape on the buttstock and a few light handling & use marks and retains a restored oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a scattered spot or two of light pitting. 4-58701 JR208 (3,000-5,000)

1152
$1,495.00

* WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 203606. Unusual special order rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, Marbles ivory bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured “I”-style checkered straight grain American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Jan. 9, 1904. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains an overall plum brown patina with blue in sheltered areas. There are vice marks on sides of bbl just above forend cap. Receiver retains about 15% orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a silver brown patina. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with a couple of notches below grip cap and retains most of an old oil refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel roughness. Goforth Collection 4-60557 JR130 (1,000-1,500)

1153
$13,800.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 11689. Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, silver bead front sight & platinum line 3-leaf express sight with a Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new. Probably unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Case colors on lever & hammer are brilliant while buttplate has traces of case colors, mostly faded to silver. Receiver has a few minor light scratches & wood minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60667 (8,000-12,000)

1154
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 862819. Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square based front sight, and carbine ladder rear sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain wood that appears to be gumwood with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Pristine new, retains all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with a minor nick or two and two or three small spots of flaking and a minute storage mark or two on the wood. Mechanics are crisp, probably unfired. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58945 JR213 (3,000-5,000)

1155
$4,140.00

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 369431. Made in 1906. 32-40 Cal. 26” oct bbl. Lyman ivory bead front sight and adjustable rear bbl sight. Scope mount holes have been drilled through the end of the bbl marking and at the rear of the rear sight, which is a replacement. CONDITION: 97% bright blue on the bbl, magazine tube and action. Brilliant casehardening on the sides of the lever and hammer, fading on the bottom and on the buttplate. Wood has minor handling marks with considerable loss of varnish on the right side of the forearm. Action is excellent. Bore is bright. 4-58946 FS773 (1,000-1,500)

1156
$3,737.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 567972. Standard grade rifle with scarce 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, with Lyman brass bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their strong, bright, orig factory blue with a few light nicks & fine edge wear. Rear sight has some freckled rust. Receiver retains about 85% bright orig blue with a couple of small scratches and a few pinpoints of fine surface rust. Top of receiver is thin and bottom is turning silver. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, and hammer about 85% dark case colors. Buttplate has traces of case colors on tang with balance a silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with a series of six heavy scratches on left side, and a couple more on right side with numerous handling & use marks elsewhere and overall retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-58700 JR 197 (4,000-6,000)

1157
$5,750.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL ’94 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 1004798. Standard grade carbine with rare 15″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight, and carbine ladder rear sight. There is a stud & ring in the left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. It has the rare extra short 7-7/8″ forearm and the bbl address is properly placed between the two bands. These rifles are classified as Curio or relic and exempt from the provision of the National Firearms Act of 1936. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 70% strong orig blue with the front half a thin blue/brown patina with a couple of light spots. Magazine tube retains about 50% blue in the sheltered areas with the outer edge a plum patina. Receiver has traces of blue in the very sheltered areas, being mostly a light silver/brown patina. Stock has a few dings & scratches and a hairline in back of the top tang; otherwise the wood is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60597 JR229 (4,000-6,000)

1158
$3,162.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER SHORT BARREL SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal 38-55. SN 312264. Fine carbine with rare 18″ rnd bbl, half magazine, with square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. It has a stud and ring on the left side of the receiver. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 75-80% thin orig blue mixed with patina and light to moderate pitting on the front half. Magazine tube retains thin orig blue with some fine pitting. Receiver retains about 30% orig blue, mostly on the left side with a small amount in the sheltered areas on the right side with the balance a silver/gray patina with light to moderate pitting on both sides. Lever has faded case colors on both sides with light pitting on the outer edge. Hammer retains about 80% faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-58705 JR188 (3,000-5,000)

1159
$4,025.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER SHORT BARREL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 288514. Veryrare Standard grade rifle with most 18″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown with ivory bead hunting front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Top tang channel in buttstock is stamped with the last three digits of the SN. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the very sheltered areas with the bbl and magazine tube a blue/gray patina with a few nicks around the front sight. Receiver & takedown ring are mostly a cleaned gray patina with some fine pitting on right side. Lever & hammer retain some dark case colors. Stock has a hairline in back of the top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a fine hand worn oil stain finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. Takedown ring needs adjusting to tighten it up. 4-58702 JR191 (2,500-5,000)

1160
$6,325.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 666047. Standard grade rifle with very rare 16″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Rifles of this bbl length are so very rare. Usually short rifles are found with 18″-22″ bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong, bright, orig factory blue with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear with a few scattered spots of light surface rust and some pinpoint surface etching near front sight. Magazine tube has a small zigzag scratch near tip, apparently where magazine band was amateurishly removed. Receiver retains finish in sheltered areas, having flaked to a light patina on right side, and left side having been cleaned to a silver/gray with a patch of moderate pitting near front edge. Lever has faded case colors on sides and hammer retains about 80% strong case colors. Wood is sound with a few light bruises on forearm & a couple of heavier bruises on buttstock with light nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains most of a light wiped on finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-58698 JR198 (4,000-7,000)

1161
$1,380.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL ’94 SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF. SN 410363. Standard grade rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% orig blue turning plum with muzzle & edge wear, and moderate pitting on the right side flat. Magazine tube retains about 75-80% orig blue with cleaned areas of fine pitting and overall is mixed with dark patina. Receiver is a silver/brown patina with a series of nicks on both sides. Wood is sound, dark & oil stained around receiver & tangs, with a series of lights scratches down right side, and overall retains most of an amateur refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60625 JR217 (1,000-2,000)

1162
$1,380.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL ’94 SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF. SN 965204. Standard grade rifle with 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman gold bead front sight, and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 85-88% strong orig blue with muzzle & edge wear and a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Magazine tube has orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray/brown patina with some surface pitting. Receiver is a cleaned silver/brown patina with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Stock has a replaced sliver by the top tang, and a hairline at the back of the top tang, with light handling & use marks. Forearm retains a fine hand worn patina, and the buttstock most of a very old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60626 JR216 (1,500-3,000)

1163
$4,600.00

*RARE WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN 239512. Standard grade rifle with rare 20″ rnd bbl, button magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, & a smokeless 32 rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, with capped pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang has the assembly number “19986” & also has a large “CH”. Assembly number is found on butt of stock, underneath buttplate, and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & forend cap retain most of their strong, bright, orig factory blue with minor muzzle edge wear & some slight thinning on the forend cap. Receiver retains about 80% thin orig blue turning plum on top & bottom. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with the forearm retaining a hand worn patina with some light vice marks. Buttstock is missing a small sliver by lower tang, otherwise retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Buttplate is silvered case colors. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-58704 JR195 (4,000-5,000)

1164
$1,840.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 881025. Made in 1921. 32-40 Cal. 26” rnd bbl. Standard 2-line markings on the upper left part of the bbl above the forearm tip. Crescent buttplate. Marble/Sheard copper bead front sight. Standard elevator type rear sight. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl and magazine tube. Thinning on top of the bbl. 50% blue on the action. 40% casehardening colors on the lever and hammer. Mostly silvered out on the buttplate. Action is good. Bore is lightly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60583 FS765 (1,500-2,000)

1165
$3,162.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 898122. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, late markings, full magazine, standard front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight with patent date. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of their orig, bright, factory blue with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver is flaked, not worn, to about 65-70% strong orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. There is a crack on left side of forearm, otherwise wood is sound with a series of small bruises on forearm & light handling & use marks. Forearm retains traces of orig finish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Buttstock retains about all of an unsanded, wiped-on finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58884 (2,750-3,250)

1166
$3,335.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 116866. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong, bright, orig factory blue with some turning to plum on magazine tube & a very few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains about 70% strong orig blue, mostly on sides, top mixed with brown patina & bottom worn to silver. Lever retains case colors on sides & hammer about 50% faded colors. Wood is sound with minor, light nicks & scratches with a scrape & a scratch on left side of wrist. Forearm retains 25-30% orig varnish & buttstock traces of varnish with balance a smooth, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58883 JR613 (2,500-3,500)

1167
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 535451. 32WS Cal. 26” rnd bbl. Made in 1910. Marble/Sheard front sight. Standard rear bbl sight. Standard markings on the left side of the bbl. CONDITION: Very good. 60% blue on the bbl and magazine tube. 40% on the action. Very light casehardening colors on the lever and hammer, mostly gone on the buttplate. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Action is fine. Bore is dark. Goforth Collection 4-60582 FS774 (800-1,500)

1168
$1,265.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 25-35. SN 894493. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight, and carbine ladder rear sight. Has stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured gumwood stock & forearm with straight grip & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong, bright, orig blue with a few minor nicks & scratches and some fine rust between the rear sight & middle band. Magazine tube retains 85-90% orig blue, thinned and turning plum about the center. Receiver is completely flaked to a gray patina with some fine surface discoloration. Lever is a dark patina with hammer retaining 70-75% orig blue. Stock has gouge on left side & rear of comb with normal handling & use marks and is completely sound and retains a fine oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58706 JR196 (1,000-1,500)

1169
$1,035.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 25-35. SN 660328. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, square base front sight & 3-leaf express rear sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver & it is mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with nicely figured forearm & straight stock with carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 70-75% orig blue, thin on upper half of bbl & on left side of magazine tube. Receiver is a light silver brown patina with fine pitting over front half. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with scratches in a pattern of having been carried in a saddle scabbard & retains a smooth hand rubbed patina with traces of finish on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Goforth Collection 4-60539 JR142 (500-1,000)

1169a
$805.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 971510. 25-35WCF Cal. 20” rnd bbl. Made in 1925. 25-35 is a very rare cal. in a carbine. Scarce one line marking on the bbl to the left of the rear sight. A Lyman tang sight has been added. Standard carbine buttplate and two bbl bands. CONDITION: Fair. Traces of blue in protected places, mixed with light surface rust and pitting. A large chip is missing on the right side of the forearm and there are several grain cracks on the buttstock. Mechanically good. Bore is poor. Goforth Collection 4-60605 FS769 (600-1,000)

1170
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 32-40. SN 723479. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. It has stud & ring in left side of receiver and is mounted with gumwood stock & forearm. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue. Receiver retains blue in sheltered areas with balance a gray metal color. Lever & hammer retain 75-80% orig blue. Forearm has a large splinter missing & a couple of cracks in tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 50% of an old refinish on forearm, which has nicks, dings & gouges and about 90% refinish on buttstock with a couple of gouges & numerous small nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60551 JR122 (800-1,200)

1171
$1,035.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 859572. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with carbine ladder rear sight. There is a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered gumwood with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong, bright, orig blue & magazine tube about 70-75% strong, bright, orig blue with the loss area three spots of rust that have been cleaned. Receiver retains about 20% strong blue with balance flaked & worn to a gray/brown patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches & a large scrape on right side of forearm & retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. This carbine has not seen a lot of use, just a lot of handling & poor storage. Goforth Collection 4-60556 JR138 (1,250-1,750)

1172
$1,610.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 38-55. SN 852485. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with Marbles Sheard blade & carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with what appears to be a gumwood stock & walnut forearm with carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% orig blue with thin spots over forearm & chamber area, strong & bright elsewhere. Receiver retains traces of blue in very sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/brown patina with some fine pitting on both front sides. Wood is sound with numerous nicks, scratches & dings and retains oil stained hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. Goforth Collection 4-60545 JR118 (800-1,200)

1173
$920.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 240667. Made in 1902. 32WS Cal. 26” oct bbl. German silver blade front sight. Special “SMOKELESS / –32W.S.–M’94–” rear sight. CONDITION: Good with about half of the blue on the bbl and magazine tube, traces elsewhere. There is a crack on the forearm at the receiver. Heavy oil damage and light chips at the action of the buttstock. There are also some gouges on the right side of the stock just in front of the buttplate. Action is good. Bore is evenly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60577 FS766 (700-1,100)

1174
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 32 WS. SN 406261. Standard grade rifle with scarce 22″ rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine with half nickel front sight with screw, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with a small ding at muzzle. Magazine tube retains about 98% strong blue. Receiver retains 70-75% thin orig blue with balance silver brown patina. There are two spots of pitting on left rear side of receiver. Lever retains traces of case colors & hammer about 50% faded case colors. Wood is sound with forearm a hand rubbed patina & buttstock retaining about 50% orig varnish, both with light handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some slight orange peel effect in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60538 JR141 (1,000-1,500)

1175
$4,025.00

VERY EARLY 1ST PRODUCTION RUN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 61. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is 1st type with the external guide screws. Wood is nicely figured American walnut, uncheckered, with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Consignor purchased this rifle from the collection of Robert Renneberg who wrote a book on Model ’94 Winchesters. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with shipment date Nov. 27, 1894 to Order #2642. Also accompanied by a copy of records page for this rifle. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the bbl & magazine tube a mottled silver/brown patina. There are hammer marks on either side of the rear dovetail. Receiver is a smooth dark gray patina with light nicks & dings. Wood is sound, having been cleaned and possibly lightly sanded and has a few minor nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with strong rifling. Rare opportunity to own a 2-digit ’94. 4-55088 JR517 (3,000-5,000)

1176
$3,162.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE. SN 93235. 38-55 Cal. 26” part oct bbl. Made in 1897. With semi-deluxe, or uncheckered pistol grip stock and part octagonal bbl. The sights are standard. Semi-deluxe guns were seldom ordered with other special features. Early 2-line marking without patent dates. Crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine with about half of the blue on the bbl and magazine tube, 30% elsewhere. Only faint traces of casehardening remain on the lever and hammer. Buttplate has a blue/gray patina. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Goforth Collection 4-60590 FS761 (2,000-3,000)

1177
$805.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 369916. Made in 1906. 32-40 Cal. 26” oct bbl. Winchester proof marks on the receiver and on the bbl in front of the cal. marking. Marble/Sheard brass bead front sight. Standard elevator rear sight. Standard two line marking on top of bbl. Crescent buttplate. CONDITION: About good. 80% blue on the magazine tube, 40% on the bbl and faint traces of casehardening color on the lever. Gray patina with some scratching on the action. Wood is cracked and partially repaired at the top edge of the forearm. Buttstock is oil stained around the action with light dents and scratches elsewhere. Action is fine. Bore is poor. Goforth Collection 4-60587 (600-1,000)

1178
$1,725.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 50909. 30-30 Cal. 26” oct bbl. Made in 1896. Middle period 2-line marking with dashes at the ends of both lines is on the top of the bbl. The nickel steel marking is on the left quarter flat. 3-line patent marking on the upper tang. German silver blade front sight, express sight with two folding leaves at the rear of the bbl. Crescent buttplate. 1893 patent date on takedown lever. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with rnd bbl, plain trigger & takedown as having been shipped Nov. 17, 1898. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl, worn on the edges with moderate flaking on top. 30% blue on the magazine tube, 40% on the action. 40% casehardening on the lever and hammer with bright colors on the left side of the hammer and upper part of the lever. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Action is fine. Bore is lightly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60576 FS764 (1,500-2,000)

1179
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 563661. 30-30 Cal. 26” oct bbl. Made in 1911. 1902 patent date on the front sight. Carbine rear sight with two folding leaves. Crescent buttplate. Standard 2-line nickel steel and cal. markings on the left quarter flat. Winchester proof marks on top of the bbl and receiver. 3-line model and trademark markings on the upper tang, “43” on the lower tang. CONDITION: Fine. 80% blue on the bbl and magazine tube, traces on the receiver. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Bore is dark. Goforth Collection 4-60581 FS762 (1,000-1,500)

1180
$1,035.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE. SN 480892. 32WS Cal. 26” part oct bbl. Made in 1909. Special features include a half oct. bbl and button magazine. The late 2-line markings are on the left quarter flat of the bbl along with the caliber and nickel steel markings. German silver blade dovetail front sight with standard buckhorn rear sight. Steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: 60% blue on the bbl and bolt. Traces on the receiver and buttplate. Strong traces of casehardening color on the hammer and top of the lever. Wood has normal handling marks. Action is fine. Bore is evenly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60588 FS760 (800-1,500)

1182
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 277476. 38-55 Cal. 20” rnd bbl. Made in 1903 this rare carbine in 38-55 cal has the Winchester proof marks on top of the receiver and on top of the bbl in front of the caliber marking. Standard 2-line marking on top of the bbl, 3-line model and trademark marking on the upper tang. Military or carbine style buttplate. Two iron bbl bands with the front sight mounted to the rear of the first band. The folding single leaf rear sight is graduated to 9. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this as a 38-55 caliber carbine shipped on Oct. 25, 1905, no other information. CONDITION: Good. Strong traces of blue on the bbl and extractor mostly gray patina on the action and buttplate with some casehardening visible on the hammer and lever. Wood has been cleaned and varnished. A is good. Bore is evenly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60580 FS754 (800-1,200)

1183
$0.00

*ENGRAVED & GOLD PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. SN 3270321. According to consignor, this was made as a “one of a kind” for an oil company in Houston, TX. Beautiful decorative carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight with hood & standard rear sight, missing elevator. Mounted with uncheckered, highly figured, streaky, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed black composition buttplate. All metal is full gold plated with receiver, lever, bolt & bbl, along with both bbl bands have full coverage engraving with a series of oil derricks on left side and an oil field pump with storage tanks on right side. Balance of engraving is all very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Consignor states that the title of this work is “1985 Tycoon”. CONDITION: Appears to be unfired since custom finishing after engraving. Retains all of its bright gold plating & fine stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60264 JR512 (3,000-5,000)

1184
$2,300.00

*CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. SN 4942408. Beautiful little saddle ring carbine with 16” rnd bbl, full magazine, dovetail front sight & standard rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with slab sawed, uncheckered walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed composition buttplate. All metal has full gold plating with lever, receiver & bbl engraved by master engraver, Weldon Bledsoe. Both sides of receiver & bbl are engraved with Texas cattle brands including the famous XIT, 2Lazy2P and numerous others. CONDITION: Appears to be unfired since custom finishing after engraving. Wood has one or two minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60258 JR514 (2,500-4,000)

1185
$2,300.00

*CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. SN 4933246. Beautiful little saddle ring carbine with 16” rnd bbl, full magazine, dovetail front sight & standard rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, custom American walnut with straight stock & checkered butt. All metal has full gold plating with lever, receiver & bbl engraved by master engraver, Weldon Bledsoe. Both sides of receiver & bbl are engraved with Texas cattle brands including the famous Rocking Chair, XIT, 2Lazy2P and numerous others. CONDITION: Appears to be unfired since custom finishing after engraving. Wood has one or two minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60259 JR513 (2,500-4,000)

1186
$12,075.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI-DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 119737. Fine special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. It has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, select, “I”-style checkered, American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Forend cap & stock have sling eyes. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Feb. 7, 1900, to order #51725, returned & repaired Aug. 25, 1904. While the letter & factor records indicate shipment in 1900, rifle was actually manufactured in 1896. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with a few flaked spots on left side of bbl near muzzle & slightly thinned over chamber area. Magazine tube has rub marks from takedown. Receiver retains about 88-90% strong, bright, orig blue, mostly on sides with bottom thinned & turning to patina on front half & over the top. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides, turned silver on edges. Hammer retains about 85% strong case colors. Wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear on forearm, retaining about 75% orig varnish. Buttstock shows light to moderate wear on checkering with a few scratches on each side and retains about all of its fine orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore, a little frosty in grooves with a spot or two of light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60569 JR132 (5,000-8,000)

1187
$3,565.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 83196. Special order rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with “I”-style checkered, straight grain, American walnut with capped pistol grip & crescent buttplate. This rifle has an antique serial number, manufactured in 1895, but has the later “WP” proof on receiver ring & bbl indicating return to factory at some time long after it was shipped. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60-70% thin blue mixed with light patina, strong blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 90% strong blue with a couple of spots of fine pitting. Receiver retains 60-65% thin orig blue, mostly on sides, with top & bottom a thin silver/blue patina. Lever retains case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver and hammer about 80% faded case colors. Stock has a crack at end of lower tang, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60567 JR134 (1,500-2,500)

1188
$1,552.00

*SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 25-20. SN 580301. Unusual 92 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, “I” style checkered with capped pistol grip & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall, metal retains a dark blue/brown patina with orig blue showing through in areas. Wood is sound with minor oil staining around receiver. There is a gouge & large scrape in forearm with a series of smaller gouges on left side & overall is a smooth hand rubbed patina with checkering showing heavy wear. Buttstock has light nicks, scratches & dings with checkering showing moderate to heavy wear and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore that may clean better. Should be a good shooter. Goforth Collection 4-60540 JR117 (1,000-1,500)

1189
$8,625.00

*EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 693360. Standard grade carbine with ultra rare 12″ rnd bbl, square base front sight with German silver blade and an original replacement carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl address is properly placed between rear sight & bbl band. It has a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate and a rare 8″ forearm. Accompanied by an ATFE letter date stamped July 11, 2005 exempting this carbine from the provisions of the National Firearms Act of 1936 and classifies it as a “Curio or Relic”, and therefore can be sold under the normal provisions of ATFE regulations. Very few of these trappers were ever made with 12″ bbls and of those, only a handful survive. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of finish in the most sheltered area being mostly a light brown patina. Receiver is a gray patina with fine pitting overall. Lever & hammer are a dark brown patina. Stock has a repair through wrist with some fill by left side of top tang and wood overall shows heavy, hard use with a wiped-on finish. Mechanics are fine. Dark worn bore with good rifling and a ring about midpoint. 4-56615 JR199 (6,000-10,000)

1189a
$8,912.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 905438. Rare carbine with 14” rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. It has rare 7-7/8” forearm. Bbl markings are properly low on left side. These short bbl rifles are exempt from the provisions of the National Firearms Act of 1936 and are considered curios or relics. CONDITION: Fine plus, all original. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong, bright, orig, factory blue & bbl bands retain 96-98% bright, orig blue. Receiver retains 15-20% thin orig blue, flaked to a silver brown patina in other areas. Lever & hammer retain 75-80% orig blue & buttplate 93-95% strong orig blue. Wood is sound with a series of dents & scratches on forearm, some gouges on bottom of stock & light dings on left side of stock, otherwise retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59507 (6,000-8,000)

1190
$0.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL ’92 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 32 WCF. SN 961679. Standard carbine with rare 14″ rnd bbl, full magazine with rifle style band, square base front sight, and carbine ladder rear sight. It has a staple and ring in the left side of receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight-grain, American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by an ATFE letter, date stamped “Feb 23, 2006″, identifying this carbine with 14” bbl as being exempt from the provisions of the National Firearms Act of 1936 and is now classified as a Curio or relic. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a blue/brown patina with some rust & pitting by the front sight, thin over the chamber area. Magazine tube retains 75-80% orig blue. Receiver is a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered, fine pitting. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a small gouge in the forearm with some light bruises at the tip of forearm and overall the wood retains a fine cleaned oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-58886 JR210 (7,000-9,000)

1191
$3,737.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER CARBINE. Cal. 25-20. SN 801043. Rare carbine in a scarce caliber with 14″ rnd bbl, full magazine with rifle band, square base front sight with platinum-line 3-leaf express sight. There is a staple & ring in the left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. It has the very rare extra short 7-7/8″ forearm and the bbl address is properly placed on the left side between the rear sight & bbl band. Accompanied by a letter from Robert C. Rennenberg, noted author & collector of Winchesters. He states that there are only seven Models 1892 with 14” bbls and three with 15” bbls in this caliber. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains, being a smooth, very dark brown, attic patina over the entire metal surface with some very fine pitting. Bbl has wrench marks at the chamber area, and magazine tube has a removed dent with some light pitting. Forearm has a crack at the tip with some missing chips at the back edge and is very dark & oil stained. Buttstock, possibly an old replacement, appears to have been sanded with an old refinish with nicks, dings, & scratches, and a few light gouges. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. Goforth Collection 4-60596 JR230 (3,500-5,000)

1192
$0.00

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 950627. Standard grade rifle with very rare 16″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw, and altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Has the very rare 7-3/8″ forearm. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue with light muzzle and sharp edge wear with several small nicks on magazine tube and a couple of wear spots on bbl. Receiver retains a blue/brown patina on sides with blue in sheltered areas, with the top & bottom a gray patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of a wiped on finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58703 JR200 (4,000-7,000)

1193
$4,025.00

*VERY RARE SHORT BARREL, TRAPPER STYLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 715777. Standard grade rifle with 16″ rnd bbl, full magazine, standard front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent rifle buttplate. As with trapper carbines, bbl address is rolled about half way between the sights, just above the forend cap. It is very unusual and rare to find a rifle with orig factory bbl of this length. Ordinarily short rifles have 20″ or 22″ bbls. This one also has the extra short 7-3/8″ forearm. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains a dark brown attic patina with traces of orig blue showing through in the sheltered areas. Bbl and magazine tube have some moderate pitting toward the front end and receiver scattered moderate pitting mixed with very fine pitting. Wood is sound and retains 30-40% orig varnish with numerous light nicks & scratches with an over coating of dark patina. Forearm has a couple of bruises with a deep scratch and crease on bottom with light handling & use marks and retains a dark oiled finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-58699 JR189 (4,000-6,000)

1194
$1,495.00

*SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 302971. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, streaky, uncheckered, straight grained, American walnut with straight grip & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. There are five notches carved in heel of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% thin orig blue, mixed with light patina. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly silver brown patina. Wood is sound with some light oil staining by receiver & top tang with a large gouge in left side of buttstock and light nicks & dings elsewhere. Forearm retains about 50% orig varnish & buttstock about 80%. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60543 JR119 (1,500-2,000)

1195
$805.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 255779. Standard grade rifle with rare special order 26″ oct to rnd bbl with button magazine, 1/2 nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has uncheckered slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped July 19, 1904. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue mixed with brown patina. There is a cleaned area on left side of bbl at muzzle & a couple of wear spots on right side of bbl. Receiver retains 70-75% thin orig blue, stronger on right side, mixed with dark patina & light fine pitting with some small dings on each side. Wood is sound with a series of gouges on left side of buttstock with light handling & use marks elsewhere. Forearm retains traces of orig varnish as does buttstock, being mostly a hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in grooves. Would make a good shooter. Goforth Collection 4-60541 JR109 (1,000-1,500)

1196
$5,175.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 167048. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver front sight & standard carbine ladder rear sight. It has staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with straight grip & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue with a series of small dings on top center of bbl. Receiver retains about 70% strong orig blue with light scratches & a blue/gray patina on belly. Lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors on sides & rear edge of hammer with outer edge of lever turned silver. Buttplate retains about 90% strong orig blue. Wood is sound with a gouge in forearm & moderate nicks & bruises elsewhere and retains about 90% orig varnish on forearm & 97% on butt stock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58887 JR83 (4,500-6,000)

1197
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 946559. Standard carbine with 20” bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. It has staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut, with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 80% strong orig blue, thin over front half. Receiver retains 65-70% strong orig blue, mixed with flaked, medium patina. Wood is sound with a few minor handling nicks & retains virtually all of its fine, orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58882 JR610 (2,750-3,750)

1198
$805.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 468133. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base gold bead front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a staple & ring on left side. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl, possibly a replacement retains about all of a bright restored finish. Magazine tube also retains most of a restored finish and appears to have been made from a rifle magazine. Receiver is mostly a plum blue patina, silvered on bottom. Wood is sound & retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60595 JR145 (500-1,000)

1199
$920.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 877984. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. It has staple & ring in left side & is mounted with nicely figured uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Bottom of receiver is electric pencil marked “C. KIRBY” and right side of wrist is carved with crude “T”. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas being mostly a medium blue/brown patina with a few small dings on bbl. Wood is sound with numerous small dings on forearm & strong saddle ring wear on wrist and retains a smooth hand rubbed oiled finish. Buttplate has deep pitting on heel. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60594 JR144 (750-1,250)

1200
$1,380.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 997376. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman brass bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight with patent date. It has uncheckered nicely figured straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear & a spot of rust on right side. Receiver retains 70-75% strong orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina, not from wear. It has a series of small scratches on both sides of receiver. Lever & hammer retain 85-90% orig blue. Wood is sound with a series of scratches on forearm & dulled finish. Buttstock has light handling & storage marks & retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60549 JR110 (1,250-1,750)

1201
$920.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 910380. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, King brass bead front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grained, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue & receiver most of a cold blued finish. Wood is sound with oil staining on wrist and a repaired crack by top tang, otherwise retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60546 JR123 (600-1,000)

1202
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 145569. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been received in warehouse Aug. 30, 1900 & shipped Nov. 8, 1901. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong bright orig blue. Forend cap retains about 75% orig blue. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, having been cleaned to a gray metal color. Lever retains about 50% faded case colors & hammer about 90% strong case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks, dings & scratches, with forearm retaining about 65-70% orig varnish & buttstock about 95%. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60563 JR126 (1,250-1,750)

1203
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 129134. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grained, American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been received in warehouse Dec. 30, 1899 and shipped Feb. 9, 1900 with two other rifles of same specifications. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue turning plum. Magazine tube retains 85-90% plum blue finish with strong blue in sheltered areas and one small dent. Receiver retains 30-35% thin orig blue with balance a plum blue patina. There are several small dings on front sides of receiver and small hammer marks on takedown ring. Wood is sound, missing a small chip by top tang with a bruise on left side of buttstock & a chip from forearm with usual light handling & use marks and overall retains a smooth oiled patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a ring about mid-point. Goforth Collection 4-60553 JR124 (1,250-1,750)

1204
$805.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 489623. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw & modified blade with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered slab sawed American walnut, straight stock & crescent buttplate. Top tang, behind hammer slot, is stamped perpendicular to axis of tang, “MOD / 1892”. According to The Winchester Book, Madis, 1979 Edition, p. 377, this stamping was only on rifles in serial range 437,920-522,162 and only for those rifles intended for export. No Forgien proofs are evident, so this rifle apparently was not expedited. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue with a large cleaned spot & fine pitting on right side with another spot of fine pitting on left side of muzzle. Magazine tube retains about 70% orig finish, strong in sheltered areas with outer edge a brown patina with a couple of small scrapes & fine dents with some pitting near tip. Receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue with balance a light patina with fine pitting on both sides. Wood is sound with oil staining around receiver & retains about all of a smooth refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60555 JR139 (600-1,000)

1205
$805.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE. SN 712041. 25-20 Cal. 24-1/4” oct bbl. Made in 1913. Marbels No. 3 front sight. Standard elevator type rear sight. The muzzle has been threaded for a silencer and the threads have been covered with a knurled ring. Crescent buttplate. Standard 2-line markings on the left quarter flat of the bbl. CONDITION: Good. 80% thinning blue on the bbl and magazine tube, traces elsewhere. Chips and repairs at the action on the buttstock. Short repaired crack on the forearm. Action is good. Bore is slightly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60624 FS771 (1,000-2,000)

1206
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 855076. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain German silver blade front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with extra finish, nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% orig blue, thin around rear sight, over chamber area & about mid-point on magazine tube. Receiver retains traces of blue in very sheltered areas with balance flaked & worn to a silver/gray/brown patina. There are two or three dings on each side of receiver. Buttplate retains case colors on tang with balance mottled casehardening. Wood is sound with a series of bruises & gouges on buttstock & forearm, apparently from a truck rack or wagon box. Forearm retains 25-30% orig varnish & buttstock 92-93% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60552 JR116 (1,000-1,500)

1207
$690.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 617811. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, blued front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grained American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with bbl & magazine tube being a mottled plum brown patina with a few spots of rust pitting. Receiver is a smooth plum brown patina, thin on bottom with some spots of fine rust. Wood is sound, oil stained around tangs & receiver, with light handling & use marks and has a smooth, worn, oiled finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60550 JR125 (800-1,200)

1208
$862.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 932613. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a staple & ring on left side. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 90-92% orig blue, thin on upper half with scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver has traces of blue in sheltered areas with a few spots of light rust and retains a light silver brown patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in the grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60592 JR143 (800-1,200)

1209
$690.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 25-20. SN 932892. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 85-90% orig blue turning plum with an area of pitting on left side of bbl & magazine tube. Receiver is mostly a plum brown patina with blue in very sheltered areas. Wood is sound with a bruise on comb & another on forearm with light handling & use marks elsewhere showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, dark in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60593 JR137 (1,000-1,500)

1210
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL ’53 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal 25-20. SN 980183. Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Lyman brass bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a couple of small dings near toe and one or two handling & storage marks elsewhere. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Bolt face retains virtually all of its orig factory blue. Appears to be an unfired rifle. 4-58931 JR201 (3,500-5,000)

1210a
$1,380.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL ’53 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 25-20. SN 973880. Standard grade rifle with 22″ rnd bbl, button magazine, and pedestal mounted, Lyman, gold bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80-85% strong, bright, orig blue with some chemical thinning on the left side at the muzzle with some spots of light pitting. Forend cap retains virtually all of its orig blue. Receiver retains 88-90% strong, bright, orig blue with the loss areas flaked to medium patina. Lever retains 90-92% dark blue, & hammer 97-98%. Wood is sound with a couple small scrapes on buttstock and a very few light storage marks, and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. This is a nearly new rifle with some unfortunate storage problems. Goforth Collection 4-60574 JR215 (1,500-2,000)

1211
$2,587.00

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1004994. 218BEE Cal. 24-1/4” rnd bbl. Made in 1927. This is a transition piece with the peep sight mounted on the bolt and the slot in the bbl plugged. Brass bead front sight with ramp. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% blue on bbl and action. Flaked on the left side of the lever and mostly gray patina on the buttplate. Wood has minor handling marks. Action is fine. Bore is bright. 4-58948 FS768 (1,500-2,500)

1212
$13,225.00

RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLAT SIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. SN 5015. Rare & unusual rifle with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, German silver pedestal mounted front sight blade with modified semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch cut flame grain checkered American walnut with black insert schnable tipped forearm & capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by John Ulrich, with large vignettes of a standing male lion & reclining female lion on left side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Right side has a large vignette of four African antelope with mirror image engraving pattern of the left side. Bolt & receiver ring are engraved to match with light patterns & a gold band at receiver end of bbl. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with $25.00 engraving “SOUTH AFRICAN ANIMALS” and indicating shipment on Jan. 24, 1898 with four other Model 1895’s to order #24496. CONDITION: Good to very good. Orig finish remains only in very sheltered areas with bbl being a blue/gray patina mixed with fine pitting. Receiver is a cleaned silver/gray patina with engraving worn thin. Wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong worn bore, dark in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60591 JR101 (12,500-17,500)

1212a
$8,050.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 NRA MUSKET. Cal. 30 US (30-40). SN 47815. This rare musket has a 30” rnd bbl, partridge blade front sight & a 2,000 yard Krag style rear sight. Top of chamber is marked with Winchester “WP” proof & “30” and left side of receiver is stamped “N.R.A.” Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forestock & half length hand guard. It has its original split front band with bayonet lug & stacking swivel & middle has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop & swivel on buttstock. Left side of receiver has two extra plugged holes. NRA muskets in this caliber were made from 1904-1925. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% bright orig blue with bands retaining virtually all of their orig bright factory blue. Lever & magazine retain about 85% strong, bright, orig factory blue with a flaked area on upper right rear side & is thin over top. Both sides have pinpoints of light surface spotting. Top tang is a blue/brown patina. Trigger plate retains most of its bright case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & storage marks with a scrape on forestock & a gouge on handguard & retains virtually all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59500 (6,000-8,000)

1213
$4,025.00

VERY EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-72. SN 598. Standard grade rifle, flat side, with scarce 26″ oct bbl, 1/2 nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle & indicating shipment July 6, 1896. Although 26” bbl is not mentioned in letter, this appears to be an orig length bbl. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a smooth, even, plum patina with light edge wear, possibly an old restoration. Receiver & cartridge box retain about 75% thin, orig blue mixed with medium patina. Lever is a blue-gray patina. Wood is sound & retains most of an old refinish on forearm with a light wiped on finish on buttstock. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore, frosty in grooves. Goforth Collection 4-60622 JR248 (3,000-5,000)

1214
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 34191. 30/40 Cal. 28” rnd bbl. Made in 1903. Standard 2-line markings on the left side of the receiver and on the bbl. German silver blade front sight, standard elevator rear sight. Crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this as a 30 caliber rifle shipped Dec. 9, 1901, no other information. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 80% blue, worn at the muzzle, both sides of the bbl, on the magazine and sharp edges, minor dents and scratches on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Goforth Collection 4-60606 FS750 (2,000-2,500)

1215
$1,150.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 21657. 30-40 Cal. 28” rnd bbl. Made in 1899. Standard two line markings on the left side of the receiver. The German silver blade front sight is a replacement. The elevator rear sight is standard. Crescent buttplate. CONDITION: 20% blue finish mixed with blue/brown patina with heavy wear on the edges of the receiver and magazine. Repaired crack on the left side of the stock and another on the left side of the forearm. Wood has been cleaned and refinished. Bore is dark. Action is fine. Goforth Collection 4-60607 FS767 (1,000-2,000)

1216
$4,025.00

PROTOTYPE MARLIN MODEL 1895 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. appears to be 45-70. NSN. Believed to be a tool room model gun. Still in the white, unpolished with rough machine marks. This rifle has a 26″ oct bbl with an additional 3/8″ untrimmed muzzle. It has a full magazine with German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and an altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. It appears that the sights were added later. It has the Marlin swinging lever takedown system. Left side of receiver has a 5/16″ “cut-away” at the left lower front where one can observe that the magazine follower is withdrawn for tekedown, and there is a curious notch at the left top front of the receiver. It has a rough turned buttstock with straight grip and smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Forearm is oversized but finished. The top left front of receiver is hand stamped “1st / 95 / TAKE / DOWN” and there is an “M” below that. Left side of receiver also has faint, old, hand-lettered ink marking “Model”. Bolt is hand stamped “Model 1895”. CONDITION: As noted, still in the white with rough machine marks and some scattered rust spots & patina. Magazine tube and forend cap are finished products, and retain about all of their orig blue. Buttstock is a dark oil stained patina and the forearm retains most of its varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58864 JR233 (4,000-6,000)

1217
$0.00

BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-30. SN 162019. Beautiful, deluxe, engraved marlin with 24″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch cut, flame grain, checkered, American walnut with serpentine grip cap on the buttstock & Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs, with the vignette of a standing white tail deer on the left side with foliate arabesque flourishes front & back, with a wavelet border with small heart borders at the front & rear edges. Right side is engraved with light arabesque flourishes with a wavelet pattern on the side of the bolt and a fan pattern back of the loading port. There are light flourishes of engraving on the lever extension and bottom front of receiver. Top tang & top of receiver are also lightly engraved. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong, bright, orig blue & receiver 85-90% orig case colors, mostly faded but brilliant in sheltered areas. Lever has faded case colors on both sides, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 80% case colors. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with some very light orange peel pitting. 4-58709 JR206 (8,000-12,000)

1218
$3,450.00

SCARCE MARLIN DELUXE MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 36401. Beautiful lightweight rifle with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very beautiful streaky French walnut with checkered forearm & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with some surface spotting & discoloration and spots of light rust. Magazine tube is mostly a plum blue patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue, strong & bright on top & left side with right side & bottom mostly a blue/brown patina with some orig finish in sheltered areas. Lever & hammer are mostly mottled case colors turning silver/brown. Wood is sound with light oil staining around receiver on forearm & stock with light handling & use marks and a few scratches on buttstock with a small gouge on forearm & retains 93-95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-59089 JR107 (2,000-3,000)

1219
$3,162.00

*SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-30. SN C9192. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. Front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, and locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with extremely beautiful, burl & shell grain, checkered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 85% strong, bright, orig blue with the front 5-1/2″ a medium patina with a few rub spots over the chamber area. Magazine tube retains 92-93% thinning orig blue with a spot of rust. Forend cap retains about 95% orig blue. Receiver retains about 90% strong, bright orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas with the balance fading to silver. Left side has an area of fine pitting. Lever has bright case colors on sides. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches with a scrape & gouge on the forearm and a series of small scrapes at the rear edge and retains most of a fine restored finish. Buttstock has a few minor nicks and retains about all of its brilliant orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-58710 JR194 (3,000-4,000)

1220
$0.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52C SPORTER. Cal. 22 LR. SN 95472C. Fine Winchester sporter with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with Marbles Sheard blade, missing the hood. Receiver is mounted with Weaver scope bases and receiver sight has been removed. Mounted in checkered, straight grain American walnut with Monte Carlo comb & cheekpiece & capped pistol grip with hard rubber buttplate. Forestock is checkered in triple diamond pattern. Accompanied by a Hunter leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all original. Metal retains 98-99% strong, bright, orig blue. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a series of small bruises on the left side, probably from an old target sling and retains most of its orig factory varnish. There is a groove in the wood where the receiver sight was removed. Front stock screw is slightly battered. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Sling is fine, with some verdigris around the brass screws. 4-60665 (3,000-4,000)

1221
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52C SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 97339C. Fine small bore sporting rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with hood, no provision for a rear sight with a Lyman 48FH receiver sight with target knobs. Top of receiver is factory drilled & tapped for scope bases. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut 1-pc stock, triple diamond checkered on forestock, with checkered, capped, pistol grip butt with Monte Carlo comb & cheekpiece and a checkered, late Winchester style, hard rubber buttplate. It has deluxe sling swivel bases & is accompanied by an orig pair of swivels with a narrow military style sling. Also accompanied by one 5-rnd magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish. Stock is sound with a scrape by front swivel base and a few light nicks & scratches on edge of cheekpiece with a few scattered light handling & use marks elsewhere and overall retains about all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59040 JR444 (3,000-5,000)

1221a
$2,530.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52B SPORTER. Cal. 22 LR. SN 58543B. Fine sporting rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with Lyman 17A globe sight, and a Mod 70 Lyman 48 WJS receiver sight. Bbl & receiver ring are mounted with scope blocks & the rear bridge is drilled & tapped with a plug screw. Mounted in a 1-pc nicely figured, checkered stock with black forend tip & capped pistol grip butt with checkered steel buttplate. It has deluxe sling swivel bases. Forestock is checkered in triple diamond pattern and the triggerguard is marked “SPORTING”. Accompanied by one five round magazine. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal retains 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a small flaked spot or two with a few scattered very small spots of pitting on the left side of receiver. Wood is sound with a few small gouges on the left side with a scrape on the cheek piece and a bruise on the comb. Retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Checkering shows moderate wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-60659 (2,500-3,500)

1223
$1,725.00

*COOPER MODEL 36 SMALL BORE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 312. Wonderful, highly accurate, small bore rifle with 24” tapered, medium weight bbl mounted in very nicely figured, checkered, 1-pc walnut stock with pistol grip & Monte Carlo comb with deep cheekpiece, 12-1/2” over a checkered butt. It has sling swivel studs at toe and in forestock. Receiver is mounted with Eramatic, return to zero bases with a Schmidt & Bender 4X36 scope. Accompanied by its orig instruction sheet & target. Target shows a 1-hole, 5-shot group using Eley Tenex ammunition. CONDITION: Stock reduced in length as noted, otherwise it is all original & retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only a minor handling & storage nick or two on wood. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Optics are equally crisp. 4-59209 JR611 (2,000-3,000)

1224
$2,185.00

*DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 22 Auto. SN 28209. Beautiful deluxe little rifle with 20″ rnd bbl, bead front sight & 1903 rear sight. It has a Lyman locking tang sight. It is mounted with exceptional shell grain checkered American walnut with capped semi-pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. It has “H” style checkering. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been shipped Nov. 3, 1906 as a checkered stock, pistol grip rifle. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue & receiver about 95% orig blue, bright on sides, thin on top & bottom. Forend cap is a blue/gray patina. Wood is sound with oil staining around receiver & moderately worn checkering with usual light handling & use marks and retains 93-95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60644 JR87 (1,750-2,750)

1225
$1,150.00

*DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 22 Auto. SN 24241. Beautiful deluxe little rifle with 20″ rnd bbl, bead front sight & broken Lyman 6A rear sight. It has a Lyman tang sight. It is mounted with exceptional shell grain checkered American walnut with capped semi-pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. It has “H” style checkering. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped Aug. 22, 1905. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with some thin spots on top. Rear sight is missing one blade. Receiver retains about 60% orig blue, thin on sides, turned to light patina on top & bottom. Wood is sound with oil staining on forearm by receiver. Checkering shows moderate to heavy wear & overall wood has moderate nicks, dings & scratches and forearm retains about 50% orig varnish & buttstock about 90%. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60643 JR88 (1,500-2,500)

1226
$2,587.00

WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Long. SN 53121. Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight & fixed rear sight. It has case colored receiver & nicely figured straight grain uncheckered American walnut with tiny ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong bright orig blue with a few scattered spots of rust near muzzle. Receiver retains 75-80% thin faded case colors, strong & bright around trigger guard and in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a bruise on left side of wrist and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Good mechanics, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Goforth Collection 4-60648 JR89 (3,000-5,000)

1227
$4,312.00

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 304833. Deluxe half nickel 2nd model rifle with 24″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, bead front sight, with an 03 type rear sight & locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured burl & shell grain walnut with ribbed forearm & capped checkered pistol grip stock with nickel crescent buttplate. Receiver & bolt are also nickeled. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue, thin & turning plum on lower magazine tube. Receiver retains about 50-60% orig nickel with balance flaked to a light patina. Buttplate retains about 75% orig nickel, having been cleaned. Wood is sound with forearm retaining 75-80% orig varnish & buttstock with light nicks & scratches retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60647 JR91 (2,500-4,000)

1228
$632.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 90 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. SN 673132. Standard grade rifle with 24″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, bead front sight & sheet metal 1890 rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with tiny ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue turning plum. Magazine tube has a couple of small dents & is mostly a medium to dark patina. Receiver retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a medium patina. Wood is sound with forearm a hand rubbed patina & buttstock with nicks, scratches, bruises & gouges retains about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a slight ring about mid-point. Goforth Collection 4-60646 JR90 (400-700)

1229
$3,450.00

COLT SMALL FRAME DELUXE LONDON LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 45363. All blue finish with 24″ tapered oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, Beach’s gold washed combination front sight, tiny semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with very nicely figured shell grain checkered American walnut with checkered pistol grip cap and Rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Left lower flat at the chamber and the left side of the receiver have British proofs. Bottom of stock behind the grip is stamped with the number “26249” and a six pointed star. It also has a silver initial plate engraved “E.M.L.J”. Accompanied by a modern fitted Italian canvas & leather ultra suede lined trunk case. Shipped to Colts Patent Firearms Mfg. Co, London, England, May 17, 1900 with 10 guns in shipment. Serial number 45363 with all features verified by factory letter. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains all of a brilliant professional restored Englishfinish to both metal & wood. Stock has a minor storage & handling nick or two and there are a few flakes of finish from the forearm. The Rampant Colt on the left side of the receiver is a little thin, but completely visible. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. Case is as new. 4-59060 (3,500-4,500)

1230
$287.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 47 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH ORIG BOX. Cal. 22. NSN. Fine sgl shot with 25-3/16” tapered rnd bbl, silver bead front sight & sheet metal rear sight. It has nickel plated bolt & is mounted in an uncheckered walnut stock with sheet metal trigger guard & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by its orig 1-pc cardboard box with orig wax paper & instruction sheet, both in English & Spanish along with a “THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SAFETY” pamphlet. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue & bolt most of its orig nickel plating. Stock is sound with a crease by right toe & normal light handling & use marks. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Box is very fine with lightly soiled label & a few bug bites with one small corner missing from label. Goforth Collection 4-60651 JR330 (500-1,000)

1231
$1,035.00

*WALTHER HEAVY BBL INTERNATIONAL MATCH STYLE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 6396. Believed to be a Model UIT BV Universal rifle with 25-5/8” heavy bbl with international micrometer match sights mounted in a thumbhole international style stock with adjustable cheekpiece & buttplate with long hook, a rail on forestock fitted with three weights on long rod & an international style palm rest. Also accompanied by a sling lock, another item of unknown purpose and an Al Freeland aluminum cleaning rod adapter that replaces bolt. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to have been used very little with only very minor nicks & scratches & a filled hole in bottom & side of grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58893 JR615 (800-1,200)

1232
$9,200.00

RARE DELUXE BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 1015. Beautiful special order rifle with 28-1/8” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & short semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has caliber marking over receiver ring & late company markings on left side of receiver with serial number back of hammer slot. Serial number is also found inside tips of top & bottom tangs under the wood. Stock has the number “1039” on face under wood indicating a replacement stock with factory wood. Buttstock also has a homemade replacement tiger striped maple buttstock stained a dark red. Although deluxe Bullards were offered, apparently few were ordered and very few of those survive with any condition. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except buttstock, as noted. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear with a few scattered spots of rust. Magazine tube retains most of its orig factory finish, strong & bright in sheltered areas, turning plum on outside. Forend cap retains 50-60% strong case colors & receiver about all of its orig case colors lightly faded over most of the surfaces & turning silver on bottom. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, thin on outside edges. Stock has a repaired crack completely around behind wrist & there is a short crack ahead of carrier opening & a small chip by forend cap in forearm, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of its beautiful factory oil finish with a filled grain flaw on left side of buttstock & light handling & use marks elsewhere. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58924 JR305 (9,000-12,000)

1233
$8,625.00

RARE BULLARD LARGE FRAME DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 912. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 28-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight & a replacement Marbles semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top tang is factory drilled & tapped for tang sight. Left side of receiver has the late Bullard Company markings & right side is without the Model 1886 markings. Caliber is over receiver ring & serial number is back of hammer slot. Serial number is also found inside the tip of bottom tang but not on top tang & is also found on face of buttstock inside receiver. Mounted with very highly figured, feather crotch cut, shell grain, beautifully checkered, American walnut with pistol grip stock, serpentine grip cap & Bullard hard rubber buttplate with an elk. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 95-96% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with scattered spots of crusted rust & some fine pitting. Magazine tube retains 95-97% dull blue with scattered spots of rust. Receiver retains 70-80% brilliant case colors, stronger on left side, slightly faded on right side & turned silver by ejection port. There is a spot of pitting on right side of ejection port & scattered spots of rust on right side of receiver. Lever retains strong case colors on sides & hammer about 75% dark case colors. Stock has a hairline back of top tang & forearm a small cut by the carrier opening, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks & a scrape on right side of buttstock. Overall retains generous amounts of orig varnish on forearm turned dark around receiver. Buttstock retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58900 JR276 (6,000-10,000)

1234
$15,525.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER BULLARD LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 879. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 28-3/16″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, ivory bead combination front sight, Lyman 6A folding 2-leaf rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. It has standard late markings on left side of receiver by ejection port without the Model 1886 marking on right side. It has caliber marking over receiver ring & serial number back of hammer slot. Serial number also found inside tips of top & bottom tangs & on face of buttstock inside action. Mounted with very highly figured, checkered American walnut with pistol grip stock, serpentine grip cap & Bullard hard rubber buttplate with an elk. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong, bright, original, factory blue with minor edge wear, some thinning on edges of octagonal area & a small scratch or two. Magazine tube retains about 92% strong orig factory blue & forend cap about 95% glossy orig factory blue with some flaking. Receiver retains most of its glossy orig factory blue with a few light scratches, striation marks & some flaking over front top section. Dust cover is flaked to about 60% bright blue. Lever retains strong, bright case colors on sides & hammer about 90% dull case colors. Stock has a tiny hairline on left side of wrist at receiver, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Buttstock is a slightly different color from forearm but there is no evidence of refinishing. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a tiny sport or two of orange peel roughness. 4-58922 JR277 (10,000-15,000)

1235
$10,350.00

DELUXE PRESENTATION LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 1262. Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with homemade brass blade & a 1,200 yard rifle ladder rear sight. Top tang is drilled & tapped for receiver sight. Left side of receiver has usual late markings & right side is marked “MODEL 1886”. Caliber marking is over receiver ring & serial number appears behind hammer slot, inside tips of top & bottom tangs but could not be found on buttstock although the impression of the numbers from tangs is completely legible. It probably had a penciled number in top tang channel which is now dark from wear & oil stain. It appears that the number was scratched inside buttplate. Buttplate does not have a trap, even so, the buttstock is drilled & milled for a trap. Right side of receiver is nicely engraved in block & script lettering “TO FRED SUTCLIFF / BY HIS / FRIENDS”. It is surrounded by leaf & vine patterns. Mounted with extremely beautiful, feather crotch-cut, flame grain, checkered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a plum blue patina on outer edges with strong blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains glossy bright blue on sides, thin & turning plum over top & bottom. Sides have a few screwdriver scratches with slightly battered screw slots. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors on sides. Forearm has a crack in left tip, otherwise wood is sound with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear with one small gouge & light handling & use marks. Buttstock has a gouge by toe & a couple of other scratches on left side with a small grain check on right side and overall wood retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58927 JR278 (8,000-12,000)

1236
$16,100.00

RARE EARLY PRODUCTION SPECIAL ORDER LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50-115 Bullard. SN 11. This is the lowest recorded serial number recorded on a Bullard per Jamison’s book. Special order standard grade rifle in a special order caliber. It has all blue finish with 25-1/2″ rnd bbl, 1/2 magazine with half nickel front sight & short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges like early 1873 Winchesters. It has the early Bullard markings on left side of receiver “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS ASSOCIATION / SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 16 1881”. Bullard rifles were available in this caliber only on special order & few were ever produced although the caliber was apparently available from earliest production. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & coarse checkered steel buttplate similar to a Sharps. Forend cap & buttstock have factory installed sling swivels. Serial number is found on front end of buttstock under the metal. Top tang is not tapped for tang sight. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, somewhat thinned & mixed with patina on top. Magazine tube retains about 50% bright blue flaked to patina on outside. Forend cap retains about 95% orig blue. Receiver & carrier retain about 85-90% orig blue mixed with flaked patina. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors on sides. Wood is sound with a long scratch down left side of comb with forearm showing moderate wear with a couple of small dings & overall retains most of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58923 JR266 (10,000-15,000)

1237
$18,400.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50-115 Bullard. SN 818. Standard grade rifle with 28-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight & short semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has “EXPRESS / 50 / 115” cal. marking over receiver ring & serial is number behind hammer slot. Left side of receiver has usual late company markings & it is without “Model 1886” on right side. Serial number is also found inside tips of top & bottom tangs & on face of buttstock under wood. Top tang is factory drilled & tapped for tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, center feather crotch cut, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & Bullard hard rubber buttplate with an elk. The 50-115 cal. was available only on special order & few were produced & still fewer survived, especially with any condition. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% orig blue with slight muzzle wear & sharp edge wear with some thinning over forearm area. Magazine tube retains a smooth blue/gray patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with edge wear & some thinning on bottom & edges. There is a screwdriver scratch on left side of receiver with a couple of battered screws. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a few small grain checks on right side & overall retains most of its orig oil finish on buttstock & about 60% orig oil finish on forearm with balance a light hand worn patina. Lever retains strong case colors on sides & sheltered areas and hammer 75-80% strong case colors. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58899 JR304 (10,000-15,000)

1238
$7,475.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-85. SN 2602. Standard grade rifle with special order 28-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine with ivory bead front sight, flat top Winchester style rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. It also has the scarce case colored receiver. Left side of receiver has usual late markings & right side “MODEL 1886”. It has caliber markings on receiver ring & serial number behind hammer slot. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttpate. The tang sight is apparently for another style of rifle as it does not sit quite vertical in the upright position. Additionally it is much shorter than the Bullard tang sight screwhole spacing & a third hole was drilled into tang. Serial number is found inside top tang channel of buttstock & inside buttplate but, curiously not inside tangs as observed on most other Bullard rifles. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. Although buttplate is without a trap, the stock is drilled & milled for a trap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with some thinning on round section. Magazine tube retains about 95% bright factory blue. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong on sides, fading to silver over top & bottom. Lever has strong colors on left side with balance turned silver & hammer 70-75% strong case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with a series of moderate scratches on left side of forearm & buttstock with a gouge by right heel & a small gouge on forearm, otherwise retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp & smooth, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58916 JR273 (6,000-10,000)

1239
$9,775.00

RARE BULLARD SPECIAL ORDER LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-75 Bullard or 40-90 Bullard. SN 1259. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, half magazine with exceptionally long, 14-3/4″, forearm vs. standard 9-3/4″, ivory bead front sight, a slot blank in rear seat & a very early Lyman tang sight with loop & early, spiral knurled collar. Left side of receiver has late style markings without Model 1886 on right side. It has marking “CAL 40” over receiver ring with serial number back of hammer slot. Serial number also appears inside tips of top & bottom tangs under wood & on face of buttstock inside receiver. Mounted with very beautiful, nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & Bullard hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue, somewhat thin toward upper half with slight edge wear & a spot or two of light rust. Receiver retains about 80% orig blue, fairly strong on sides, thin & turning plum on top & gray on bottom. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors on sides. Stock has a hairline by right wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few dings & scrapes on forearm & light handling & use marks with a couple of scrapes in varnish on buttstock. Forearm retains 80-85% strong orig varnish & buttstock about 90% bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58930 JR281 (6,000-10,000)

1240
$9,200.00

SCARCE LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 890. Blue finish with 26-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & rifle style ladder rear sight. Top tang is drilled & tapped for tang sight. It has usual markings on left side of receiver & “MODEL 1886” on right side. Caliber marking is on receiver ring & serial number is behind hammer slot. Serial number is also found inside top & bottom tangs at tips and on face of buttstock inside action. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & Bullard hard rubber shotgun buttplate that has an elk in center. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong, bright, orig factory blue & forend cap 92-93% bright blue. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue with losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Lever retains strong case colors on sides & in sheltered areas with hammer retaining about 80% brilliant colors. Stock has a hairline in left side of wrist and a couple of more by buttplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains a smooth hand worn patina, possibly having been cleaned. Mechanics are crisp & smooth, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58926 JR270 (6,000-10,000)

1241
$7,475.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-75 Bullard. SN 305. Standard grade rifle with special order 28-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top tang is not drilled & tapped for tang sight. Left side of receiver has usual late markings with caliber over receiver ring, serial number behind hammer slot & the number “7059” stamped on lower left side of receiver. Serial number is also found on inside of top & bottom tangs, inside buttplate & on face of buttstock inside receiver. The numbers stamped on tangs are parallel to tang vs. the usual perpendicular position. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. Although buttplate does not have a trap, stock is drilled & milled for a trap. CONDITION: About fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of a fine, professionally restored finish with minor nicks & some scattered fine pitting. Receiver, also possibly an old restored finish, is a smooth plum blue & sideplate retains about 70% thin blue with balance flaked to light patina. Forearm has a hairline in front of carrier opening with a scrape on right side, nicks & scratches elsewhere and buttstock a gouge on left wrist with a grain check on left side & overall wood retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine & smooth, bright shiny bore with a tiny spot or two of orange peel roughness. 4-58919 JR271 (3,000-5,000)

1242
$6,325.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER BULLARD LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 50-115 Bullard. SN 2670. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/8″ rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, half nickel front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges like that found on early Winchester 1873 rifles. It has standard late markings on left side of receiver with caliber marking over receiver ring & serial number behind hammer slot. Right side of receiver is marked “MODEL 1886”. Left side of bbl, receiver & breech block have British proofs. This caliber was only available on special order & few were ever produced. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with some nice figure in forearm. It has straight stock & Bullard hard rubber buttplate. This was apparently someone’s tiger or African big game rifle. Serial number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & there is the number “10162” stamped into the wood below bottom tang. CONDITION: About fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong, dull, orig blue with some flaking around end of magazine tube & a couple of nicks about mid-point on top of bbl. Receiver is a mottled blue/gray patina with heavily pitted side plate & a spot on right side of receiver with fine pitting elsewhere & on lever. Stock has a hairline back of bottom tang with a tiny hairline back of top tang and has light handling & use marks overall and retains a lightly sanded restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58929 JR267 (4,000-7,000)

1243
$4,600.00

LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-90 Bullard. SN 539. Standard grade rifle with 28-1/8″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight and rifle style ladder rear sight. Top tang has been post-factory drilled & tapped for tang sight with 1-1/8″ hole spacing. Left side of receiver has usual late markings. Right side does not have the Model 1886 marking. Serial number is found inside top & bottom tangs with bottom tang stamped perpendicular to the axis & top tang stamped parallel. The number “274” is found on face of buttstock inside frame indicating a replacement buttstock with factory wood. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% plum blue finish with stronger blue in sheltered areas. There are wrench marks on each side at chamber. Magazine tube retains about 90% orig blue turning plum with scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 50-60% thin orig blue on left side with balance of receiver a smooth plum blue/brown patina with blue in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with forearm retaining traces of orig finish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Stock has nicks, dings & scratches with a long scrape on left side and retains 85-90% orig varnish. Hammer is broken & re-forged with a smaller tang, possibly from another firearm altogether. Breechblock screw lock screw is missing. Mechanics are smooth & fine, bright shiny bore with one spot of pitting. 4-58914 JR274 (3,000-5,000)

1244
$4,312.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-90 Bullard. SN 1140. Special order, semi-deluxe rifle with 28-1/16″ rnd bbl, full magazine, silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight & Winchester style, long semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top tang is drilled & tapped for receiver sight. Left side of receiver has usual late markings with caliber over receiver ring and serial number behind hammer slot. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with pistol grip stock, serpentine grip & Bullard hard rubber buttplate with an elk. Serial number is found on inside of top & bottom tangs at tips and on face of buttstock inside receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap are mostly a mottled silver/brown patina with good blue in sheltered areas between bbl & magazine tube with scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains about 30% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina, mostly on left side with balance a silver/gray patina. Stock has hairline in wrist & forearm a crack in front of carrier opening, otherwise wood is sound with numerous nicks & dings on forearm, a heavy gouge on comb with light nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58920 JR272 (3,500-5,000)

1245
$5,750.00

AGENT MARKED LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. Appears to be 45-60. SN 273. Serial number is stamped over another number which appears to be “89”. Standard grade rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, homemade German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & a modern replacement flat top rear sight. Top tang is not drilled & tapped for tang sight. Top of bbl is marked “J.P. LOWER DENVER COL”. Left side of receiver has standard late marking & right side is without Model 1886 marking. Receiver ring does not have caliber marking. Serial number is back of hammer slot & orig serial number “89” appears inside tips of top & bottom tangs under wood, on face of buttstock inside receiver & on front edge of buttplate tang under wood. Buttplate does not have a trap, although buttstock is drilled & milled for a trap. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being a smooth medium silver/brown patina with a scattered spot or two of light rust. Receiver retains 80-85% strong, bright orig blue, mostly on sides with dust cover, top & bottom of receiver, thinning & turning to patina. Stock has a tiny hairline on left side of wrist & another at back of bottom tang with a crack in forearm at each corner of carrier opening, otherwise wood is sound. Forearm has a gouge on bottom showing heavy wear with light nicks & scratches elsewhere. Buttstock has three or four small bruises & gouges on left side with light nicks & scratches elsewhere & three notches in comb. There is a sliver missing on left side at top tang & overall retains a dark oil stain patina. Mechanics are a little stiff, probably just need cleaning. Bright shiny bore with some very fine orange peel roughness. 4-58925 JR279 (4,000-6,000)

1246
$4,600.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER BULLARD LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-75 Bullard. SN 1362. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct to rnd bbl, half nickel front sight & a replacement Winchester 23B rear sight. It has standard markings on left side of receiver & “MODEL 1886” on right side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. The steel buttplate is similar in contour to the Model 1886 with turned down toe & without trap, although the stock is drilled & milled for a trap. Serial number is also found inside tips of both tangs & although not found on buttstock, the impression of the serial numbers is found in both top & bottom tang channels. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, as noted. Metal, overall, retains a smooth, dark, plum blue patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube has a few spots of surface rust. Receiver is slightly thinned over front edges. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors on sides. Stock has a hairline above toe & forearm has two or three hairlines in front of carrier opening, otherwise wood is sound with forearm moderately battered & retains 60-70% orig varnish. Buttstock has a gouge on wrist with some oil staining by buttplate & moderate dings & scratches elsewhere and retains 75-80% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-58901 JR268 (4,000-7,000)

1247
$4,600.00

EARLY BULLARD LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 37. Standard grade rifle with 28-1/16″ rnd bbl, full magazine, homemade front sight & a Winchester “1876” marked rifle ladder rear sight. Caliber marking is unusually placed over chamber area of bbl. Left side of receiver has the “BULLARD REPEATING ARMS ASSOCIATION” marking on left side & is without the Model 1886 marking on right side. Serial number appears back of hammer slot, inside top & bottom tangs under wood, on front face of buttstock inside receiver & on front edge of buttplate tang. Top tang is not drilled & tapped for receiver sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. Even though buttplate does not have a trap, the buttstock is drilled & milled for a trap. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a cleaned silver/blue patina with strong blue in sheltered areas & scattered light pitting. Receiver retains traces of orig blue having been cleaned with sanding marks on both sides. Lever appears to have been heat blued. Wood is sound, having been cleaned & a light oil finish wiped on. Mechanics are smooth & crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered orange peel roughness. This would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 4-58921 JR275 (3,000-5,000)

1248
$3,737.00

LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-60. SN 177. Standard grade rifle with 28-1/8″ oct bbl, full magazine, blade front sight & a replacement Winchester 23B rear sight. Top tang has been post-factory drilled & tapped for tang sight & dust cover is missing. It has standard late markings on left side of receiver without the Model 1886 marking on right side. It has caliber marking over receiver ring & serial number behind hammer slot. Serial number also appears inside tips of top & bottom tangs, on face of buttstock inside receiver & inside buttplate. Buttplate does not have a trap, although buttstock is drilled & milled for a trap. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Left side of comb is lightly hand-scratched “45-60”. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% strong, orig blue under a coating of old dried oil. Magazine tube is mostly a plum patina with blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains traces of blue on sides in sheltered areas with balance a plum patina. Stock has a faint hairline back of top tang & forearm a crack at right corner of carrier opening. There is a gouge in forearm & another by buttplate tang with light handling & use marks elsewhere. Overall the wood is sound & retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light orange peel roughness. This would make a fine cowboy action shooter. 4-58928 JR280 (2,500-4,000)

1249
$5,750.00

BULLARD SMALL FRAME LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. Cal. 38-45 Bullard. SN 1572. Standard grade rifle with 24″ rnd bbl, half magazine, with Beach’s gold washed combination front sight & short, semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with beautiful tiger-striped, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & Bullard hard rubber buttplate. It has usual markings on left side by ejection port with caliber marking over chamber & serial number back of hammer slot. Serial number is also found inside bottom tang & inside top tang under wood and is pencil numbered into top tang slot of buttstock. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue with a cleaned area about mid-point with some light, fine pitting. Area over the front of forearm is somewhat dulled. Magazine tube retains most of its orig blue. Receiver retains about 95% glossy, bright, orig blue with some light flaking & minor scratches. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, brilliant in sheltered areas & hammer retains about 95% faded, strong colors. Wood is sound with a couple of scratches on forearm & a small chip with minor handling & use marks on buttstock and retains most of its strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58915 JR264 (4,000-7,000)

1250
$5,750.00

BULLARD SMALL FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 38-45 Bullard. SN 1558. Special order standard grade rifle with 26-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, silver bead front sight & short, semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has usual markings on left side of receiver with caliber over receiver ring & serial number behind hammer slot. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & Bullard hard rubber buttplate. Serial number is found inside lower tang & top tang under the wood and although there is no visible marking on buttstock, there is the impression of the serial number in top tang channel. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except the buttstock which is unnumbered but it is readily apparent that this is orig wood. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong bright orig blue with a thin spot just forward of the forearm on top of bbl & a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains about 95% glossy, bright, orig blue with some fine flaking on sides. Lever retains strong case colors on sides & in sheltered areas and hammer retains about 80% fading case colors. Stock has a hairline on each side at receiver, otherwise wood is sound with fine nicks & scratches and a scrape on left side of buttstock and overall retains most of its orig bright factory varnish. Some of receiver screws are slightly battered and lever is slightly sprung. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58902 JR265 (4,000-7,000)

1251
$5,175.00

PROTOTYPE OR EXPERIMENTAL BULLARD SINGLE-SHOT TARGET/HUNTING RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. NSN. Radical redesign by Dexter Smithof the Bullard with 27-1/4″ oct bbl with globe front sight & no provision for a rear sight. Top tang is tapped for a receiver sight, which is missing. It has a thicker than normal Bullard shaped receiver with a thumb lever on right side & is made without bottom lever. Lever is attached to a shank that extends completely through the receiver, which carries both the rotating breech block & extractor. When lever is depressed, the first ten degrees or so of travel cocks the hammer into the safety notch before the breech block ever begins to move. Trigger guard is silver brazed to a solid bottom plate & it has a simple, smooth trigger. It is completely without markings on either bbl or receiver. Bore is conventionally rifled with five wide grooves & narrow lands. It is mounted with a very highly figured, center crotch cut, uncheckered, American walnut with typical Bullard-style semi-schnable forearm & straight stock with Bullard’s trademark hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong, orig blue with balance a medium patina. There is a spot of pitting on right side of bbl with a few other spots scattered about. Receiver retains case colors, mostly in sheltered areas, mostly turned silver with medium patina. Couple of screws are battered & there are scratch & scrape marks around breech block screw. Three lower frame screws have small dots stamped above them in the pattern of 1, 2 & 3. There is a repaired chip by top tang & a small crack in back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a gouge in buttstock & series of scratches in forearm & overall retains most of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant, shiny bore with a spot or two. 4-58906 JR253 (5,000-10,000)

1252
$22,425.00

RARE BULLARD DELUXE SCHUTZEN-STYLE SINGLE-SHOT TARGET RIFLE TWO-BBL SET. Cal. 22-5 & 32-40. SN 3842. Spectacular & beautiful Bullard rifle with interchangeable bbls. Both bbls are 30-1/8″, of medium weight, oct to rnd without provision for a rear sight. The 22 bbl has standard bead front sight & 32-40 bbl a windgage globe front sight. Both have usual markings on top flats. Top tang is mounted with a thick base, mid-range, Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Edge of eye-cup & adjusting knob have very fine knurling. It is mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured, checkered, American walnut with two semi-schnable tipped forearms & Schutzen-style buttstock with serpentine grip & high-comb with square front edge, deep cheek piece & a nickel-plated brass, Swiss buttplate. Also accompanied by a fine custom-built walnut shooting box. Box is 11-13/16″ x 5-7/8″ x 3-9/16″. A German silver-plate screwed to the top that has a target design in center. It has a German silver, decorative drawer-pull attached to front. Box is beautifully dovetailed with fine workmanship. Box is compartmented in bottom with a block for 100 cartridges, which contains 83 nickeled everlasting cases & 17 nickeled UMC cases. There are 6 loose nickel cases. Other compartment contains a rare Pope two-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked on left side of mold block “BY H. M. POPE, HARTFORD, CONN.” Also contains a nickeled Pope capping/de-capping tool marked “32-40”. Contains another capping/de-capping tool marked “Z. C. TALBOT” with “PAT. AP’LD. FOR” & “32”. This tool has a nicely turned hardwood handle with brass ferrule & is nickel-plated. It also contains an empty Marlin 32 cal. bullet box & a Remington 38 cal. bullet box filled with several hundred copper primers. It also has a mortised brass lock and latches on each end. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. 22 bbl retains 93-95% strong, bright, orig factory blue with some thinning over chamber area & muzzle. 32-40 bbl retains 93-95% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with some flaking over chamber area & on bbl. There are a series of scratches about mid-point. Both have brilliant, shiny bores. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, somewhat faded, but still very strong & bright. Lever retains strong case colors on sides & upper end & hammer about 95% strong case colors. Buttplate retains most of orig nickel-plating with wear only on prongs. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches with a few heavier scratches on 22 forearm & overall retains about all its bright, orig varnish. Checkering shows only light wear. Mechanics are crisp. 4-58913 JR255 (7,500-12,500)

1253
$8,050.00

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE BULLARD SINGLE SHOT SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3736. Beautiful Schutzen rifle with 28-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage globe front sight with no provision for a rear sight. Top tang is mounted with a thick base, mid-range tang sight with 2-7/8″ staff. The eye cup has a beautifully knurled edge. Top flat of bbl is mounted with target bases & a J.W. Fecker 12X target scope in target mounts. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 97-98% of a professionally restored finish. Receiver, lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on left side & both sides of lever, faded on hammer & right side of receiver. Forearm has a hairline on left side, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches, shows light wear & retains virtually all of its strong, bright, orig, factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Scope retains most of its bright orig blue with crisp optics. 4-58918 JR260 (4,000-7,000)

1254
$10,350.00

RARE BULLARD DELUXE SCHUTZEN-STYLE SINGLE-SHOT TARGET RIFLE TWO-BBL SET. Cal. 22-5 & 32-40. SN 3889. Beautiful, special order target rifle with 28″ 32-40 bbl & 26″ 22 bbl. Both bbls are oct to rnd with 32-40 bbl being medium weight with windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and 22 bbl of lighter weight missing sights. Both have usual markings on top flats. It is mounted with very highly figured, feather crotch cut, shell & burl, checkered, American walnut with two semi-schnable tip forearms & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip, high comb with square front edge, cheek piece and nickeled brass, Swiss buttplate. Top tang is mounted with a thick base Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Edge of eye cup & knobs are beautifully knurled. It has a checkered trigger. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. 32-40 bbl retains about 95% strong, bright, orig factory blue with edge wear and a few thin spots. Brilliant, shiny bore. 22 bbl retains 93-95% thinning orig blue, stronger on round section with bright edges and scattered light spots of surface rust. Bright, shiny bore with some frosting just in front of chamber. Receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors, stronger and brighter in a couple of spots, lever and hammer retain case colors on sides. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of small chips on edge of cheek piece. Forearms show moderate wear and overall the wood retains most of orig, strong factory varnish. Buttplate retains about 95% milky nickel. Mechanics are crisp. 4-58903 JR258 (6,000-10,000)

1255
$7,475.00

BULLARD SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3771. Fine light weight rifle with 28″ sporter weight oct to rnd bbl with windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and has a very early Lyman tang sight with patent dates & early style, spiral knurled staff. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with semi-schnabled tip forearm & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip & nickel-plated brass Swiss buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong, bright, orig blue with a small spot of pitting on each side at muzzle with some scattered fine spots of surface discoloration. There is a filled dovetail in top flat with an area of touch-up around that location. Receiver & hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, slightly faded, more so on right side turning silver. Sides of lever retain strong, bright case colors & breech block most of bright orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a deeper scratch in forearm, overall retains virtually all bright, orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-58907 JR257 (4,000-7,000)

1256
$6,325.00

UNUSUAL BULLARD DELUXE HEAVY TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 4072. Unusual for a Bullard in that most of single shot Bullards have the thin trim receiver with lighter lever & breech block. This rifle has 31-1/4″ medium weight, rnd bbl with globe front sight, a homemade rear sight, probably in an added dovetail and has a thick base, mid-range vernier tang sight with 3-1/4″ staff. It has Schutzen-style dbl-set triggers mounted on a separate screwed-on plate. Front trigger is checkered. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with high comb with square front edge and cheekpiece with a nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Cheekpiece is inlaid with a 2-1/8″ oval silver plate, held in with four silver pins & engraved with an early American eagle holding an olive branch in its beak & another in its talons. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. No orig finish remains on receiver with a trace of blue at bbl root, having an overall cleaned silver/gray patina with scattered light rust on bbl & a spot of pitting on left side of receiver. Forearm has a crack by left tip & a replaced sliver at right tip, otherwise wood is sound with forearm a dark oil stained patina with very worn checkering on bottom. Stock, with minor nicks & scratches, showing light to moderate wear on checkering, retains about all of its strong orig varnish. Buttplate retains traces of orig nickel. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some fine orange peel pitting just in front of chamber. 4-58912 JR263 (4,000-7,000)

1257
$3,450.00

BULLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 4043. Standard rifle with 28-1/8″ full oct bbl, globe front sight, slot blank in rear sight & a locking Lyman “DA” tang sight from a Winchester ’92 or ’94 rifle. Bbl has been lined & bored to 45-70 caliber. Top of bbl is marked “38-55”. Top tang now has three large holes for the larger Winchester sight screws. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with schnable tip forearm & straight stock with Bullard hard rubber buttplate. This rifle has serpentine lever rather than the loop lever found on pistol grip rifles. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue, thin over front area around forearm & at muzzle with vice marks about 6″ from muzzle. Receiver, lever & hammer retain generous amounts of orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Forearm is missing a chip at left tip & has a hairline on each side at tip, otherwise wood is sound with a small gouge & bruise on buttstock & usual handling & use marks elsewhere. Forearm retains 50-60% orig varnish showing moderate to heavy wear. Buttstock retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58911 JR261 (2,500-4,000)

1258
$4,600.00

BULLARD SINGLE-SHOT TARGET/HUNTING RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3689. Standard grade rifle with 26-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, globe front sight & a Watson tang sight. Muzzle is marked “PARKERIFLED/W.A.G.” & is possibly an old re-lined bore. Mounted with a very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight-grain & burl, American walnut with semi-schnable forearm & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap & orig Bullard hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains mostly a medium blue-gray patina & receiver about 80% plum patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks showing moderate wear & retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp & smooth. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-58908 JR251 (3,500-5,000)

1259
$4,025.00

BULLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3759. Standard rifle with 28-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, windgage adjustable globe front sight, broken adjusting knob, a sight base in rear seat & a mid-range tang sight with 4″ staff. This rifle has the serpentine lever rather than the loop lever as found on pistol grip rifles. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with semi-schnable tip forearm & straight stock with heavy, semi-crescent buttplate. Top flat of bbl has usual markings. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 85-90% orig blue, thin & turning to patina around muzzle & thin on octagonal section, strong & bright on most of rnd section. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, fading to silver. Lever & hammer retain good case colors on sides. Wood is sound with a bruise on stock and light nicks & scratches elsewhere. Forearm is worn with dark oil staining & retains 30-35% orig varnish. Stock has some oil staining around top tang, otherwise retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting just in front of chamber. 4-58909 JR259 (3,500-5,000)

1260
$4,312.00

SCARCE LIGHTWEIGHT BULLARD HUNTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-45 Bullard. SN 3648. Standard grade rifle with 26″ lightweight oct to rnd bbl with half-nickel front sight & flat top, altered rear sight. It is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, shell grain, American walnut with semi-schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with Bullard hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 93-95% plum patina mixed with blue in sheltered areas. There are hammer marks by the rear sight dovetail. Receiver retains about 80% brighter blue mixed with medium patina from flaking. Lever retains spots of bright case color in sheltered areas. Wood is sound, retaining most of an extremely fine, professional restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-58910 JR254 (5,000-8,000)

1261
$3,737.00

BULLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING/TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3620. Fine target rifle with fixed 28-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl, ivory bead combination front sight, no provision for a rear sight & top tang mounted with a thick base, mid-range, vernier sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with beautiful shell grain, American walnut with uncheckered forearn & checkered pistol grip buttstock with Bullard hard rubber buttplate. It appears that the non-takedown rifles are somewhat more scarce than the ones with interchangeable bbls. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & receiver retain 93-95% orig blue, thin & mixed with patina over forearm area & thinned at muzzle. Receiver has striation lines turned to patina with some light flaking. Screws are slightly battered. Lever retains faded case colors on sides & hammer about 80% strong case colors. Buttplate has a cracked, repaired toe with a small chip missing & about 1/2″ chip missing from buttplate. Forearm is missing a sliver at receiver & there is a crack in wrist, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58905 JR262 (3,000-5,000)

1262
$3,450.00

BULLARD SINGLE-SHOT TARGET/HUNTING RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 3809. Standard grade rifle with 26-1/8″ oct bbl, bead front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman tang sight with loop. Mounted with a very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight-grain & burl, American walnut with semi-schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap & orig Bullard hard rubber buttplate with broken toe. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue, slightly thin with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains most of its orig case hardening with strong colors on sides fading to gray at top & bottom. Lever retains bright case colors on sides & hammer about 70% bright case colors. Toe of the stock has a small crack by the broken buttplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a heat-crazed, restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-58904 JR252 (4,000-7,000)

1263
$6,325.00

RARE DELUXE BULLARD SINGLE-SHOT TARGET RIFLE TWO-BBL SET. Cal. 25-20 WCF or 25-20 Single Shot & 32-40. SN 3726. Half-nickel configuration, possibly applied at a later date, with 28″ oct to rnd bbls. 25 cal. bbl is of light weight with usual markings on top flat with cal. “22/5” & the left top flat marked “REBORED & RIFLED / BY J. STEVENS A & T CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. U.S.A.”. Extractor is missing. 32-40 bbl is of slightly heavier weight with windgage front sight and no provision for a rear sight. Receiver, lever, hammer, breech block and sleeve end of bbls are all bright nickel-plated. Top tang is mounted with a thick base, midrange Vernier sight with 3″ blade. Edges of eye-cup & adjustment knob are nicely knurled. It has checkered trigger & a checkered panel on the lever bow. Mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured, checkered, American walnut with two semi-schnabled tip forearms and pistol grip buttstock with serpentine grip, high-comb with square front edges & Bullard hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its brilliant, professionally restored finish to both metal & wood. Nickel on receiver was applied over fine pitting. Buttplate has turned chocolate, with a small repair at the toe. Mechanics are fine. Both bores are bright & shiny. 4-58917 JR256 (3,000-5,000)

1264
$2,300.00

DELUXE LARGE FRAME BULLARD LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45. SN 721. Early rifle, one of the 10,000 to 12,000 rifles produced in period 1886 to 1890 of which only a few were a Deluxe. This rifle has 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has usual markings on receiver. It has an unusual brass & iron dust-cover that may be a homemade replacement. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with pistol grip stock & crescent buttplate. It appears that the lever is possibly a homemade replacement as it does not match the contour of an original. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl retains strong orig blue mixed with brown patina under a heavy coating of old dried oil. Magazine tube is mostly a dark plum patina. Receiver retains about 50% blue mixed with balance a dark patina. Right side of receiver has numerous small nicks & left side has heavy file marks from someone removing a battered or broken lever screw, other screws are also battered. Top tang has strong bright blue from where a tang sight was removed. All metal has heavy coating of old dried oil. Forearm has a full length crack on bottom with deep gouge on right side & buttstock has a crack at wrist & another at back of top tang with a chunk missing back of bottom tang & another piece loose. Overall it retains a heavy, crackled, dark finish that may clean better. Mechanics need adjustment as the hammer will not go to full cock when the bolt is open & the breech block will not close completely without persuasion, otherwise mechanics are ok. Strong bright bore with some scattered pitting. 8-76186 JR250 (1,000-2,000)

1264a
$1,207.00

DELUXE STOCK & FOREARM FOR A BULLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Deluxe set with very highly figured, shell grain, American walnut, deluxe checkered, semi-schnable forearm with orig screw still present and buttstock with checkered wrist, serpentine grip cap, high straight comb with deep cheek piece and a very curved Bullard hard rubber buttplate with a turkey in center. There is a number in top tang channel of buttstock that appears to be “4064”. CONDITION: Very fine. There is a gouge in forearm with light handling & use marks otherwise, including buttstock, and overall retains about all of its orig factory varnish. 4-58942 JR639 (1,000-2,000)

1265
$24,725.00

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1853 SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 36. SN 10963. Beautiful slant breech sporting rifle with 26” medium weight oct bbl with German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & Sharps ladder rear sight with first type Sharps light adjustable tang sight with sgl screw. It has usual markings on top flat of bbl, top tang & lockplate. Receiver, lever, lockplate & hammer are unusually blued, but appear to be orig as there is absolutely no evidence of buffing or polishing. Engraving is still sharp with some raised areas along the cuts. It has full coverage extra fine engraving over receiver, lockplate, and hammer, face of lever, top & bottom tangs & buttplate tang. Left side of receiver, on raised area has a nicely detailed vignette of a mountain goat. Engraving extends about 1-3/4” up over chamber area on top three flats. There is a narrow border at muzzle. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with standard Sharps forearm with pewter nosecap & straight stock with semi-crescent brass buttplate & a fancy brass patchbox engraved to match. There is a large replaced chip at toe. This is one of only 2,970 sporting rifles made in period July 1854-Dec. 1859. Accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Co. letter describing this rifle as an octagon sporting rifle invoiced at Hartford Factory May 3, 1855. It is described as being 90 bore (about 36 caliber) and was specifically noted as being “brass mounted” and “extra fine engraved”. There are no other details given. Although Dr. Labowskie did report in his letter that in 1857 this rifle would have cost $85.00. He continues that “I have examined this rifle personally and find it to be an outstanding example of a highly engraved Model 1853 Sporting Rifle, with full receiver, hammer, lever, trigger plate and patchbox coverage, along with partial barrel and buttplate coverage. The blued receiver is unusual, but I judge it to be factory-original due to the sharpness of the engraving, which shows no evidence of cleaning or buffing. There is a small repair to the toe of the buttstock, neatly done”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig finish, slightly thinned & turning plum in some areas, with scattered fine surface pitting with heavier pitting on bottom three flats. Receiver, lever, lockplate & hammer retain a beautiful, smooth, even plum patina. Brass buttplate & patchbox retain a medium mustard patina. Buttstock, with its repaired toe, has a fine crack with a missing chip by top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light to moderate handling & use marks with a couple of small gouges on left side and a couple of others on wrist with the forearm having a few scattered light dings & gouges. Both are sound and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some pitting in grooves. 4-60722 (20,000-30,000)

1266
$11,500.00

SCARCE SHARPS EMPLOYEE CUSTOM TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 45-70 or 45-90. SN 161308. Very fine target rifle with 30” oct bbl that has the “Old Reliable” mark and the company name & Bridgeport address on top flat. It has a replacement globe front sight and Sharps ladder rear sight with reproduction vernier tang sight with 5” staff. It has checkered, very nicely figured, flame grain, center crotch cut, American walnut with schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered grip cap & coarse checkered Sharps steel buttplate. The wrist is checkered in #2 style with a separately checkered wrist and a separate diamond on each side by top tang. There is a replaced long sliver by the right side of top tang that is virtually invisible until the stock is removed. It has a 2” x 1” silver oval in left side of buttstock. There is a Creedmore sight base at the heel. This rifle appears to have begun life as a sporting rifle with bbl weight of 5 lbs. 10 oz., as marked on bottom flat under forearm, which is different from a long range or Creedmore rifle. There is a variety of serial numbers inside the piece with the buttstock having three different serial numbers, including this one. It appears that it was upgraded to its present configuration using new factory parts. Tang sight is unnumbered, with only a small “A” in a shield on the underneath side. Accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Co. letter stating that this rifle is listed in order book No. 5 as a Model 1874 Sporting Rifle and invoiced at Bridgeport Factory on June 16, 1877 to Sharps employee, George F. Hull. Rifle is 45 caliber with 30” oct bbl, sgl trigger, open sights & oil finished stocks. Weight listed at 9 lbs. 14 oz. Mr. Hull was a machinist & millwright who conducted his own business in Bridgeport, CT. He was hired in 1875 and remained a Sharps employee until the factory closed in late 1880. Dr. Labowskie further states that Mr. Hull “is known to have purchased several rifles while working for Sharps or perhaps took them in lieu of pay.” He also states that those Hull rifles known to collectors today are modified with respect to high quality stock work, with deluxe wood & other features. He states that he has personally examined this rifle and finds that it would qualify as a custom mid-range target rifle and that the tang sight is a modern reproduction and front sight is a replacement. Also accompanied by copies of two letters from Mr. Hull to Nelson King, the supervisor at Sharps, soliciting employment. Additionally accompanying is a copy of a 1986 letter from Dr. R.L. Moore, basically stating the same information as previously noted. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95-96% blue, turning plum, with strong blue in very sheltered areas. There are a number of small nicks and a few scattered spots of light pitting. Receiver & lockplate retain case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray patina. Forearm has a crack at left rear edge and buttstock, repairs as previously noted. Otherwise wood is sound and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some orange peel roughness just in front of chamber. 4-60719 JR416 (12,500-17,500)

1267
$14,950.00

BEAUTIFUL MODEL 1853 SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 60 Bore (about 44 cal). SN 20681. One of only 2,970 sporting rifles made in the period July, 1854 – Dec. 1859, this rifle has a 26” full oct bbl with standard small dovetail front sight, ladder rear sight & a light Sharps tang sight secured with a sgl screw. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with rnd forearm, pewter tip & straight stock with brass buttplate & patchbox. It has dbl set triggers. Accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Co. letter stating that the records for this serial number are not available. Dr. Labowskie states that the cost of this rifle in about 1857, when it was sold, would have been $42.00. He states that he has personally examined this rifle and finds it to be an outstanding example. He further states that this rifle was in the collection of the late Dr. Robert L. Moore, Jr. for many years and that Dr. Moore’s collection was unsurpassed in terms of quality. He states that Dr. Moore had told Dr. Labowskie & others that this was the finest, non-engraved Model 1853 sporting rifle he had seen in over 40 years of collecting. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbl retains 96-97% strong, orig, factory blue with a few minor scratches. Receiver, lockplate, hammer, lever & both tangs retain most of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded on hammer & tail of lockplate, thin on top of receiver & right front edge, also thin on lever & tangs. Wood is sound with battering on forearm, but buttstock has only a few minor scratches & overall the wood retains most of its orig factory finish with the unused, raised grain look. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Probably an unfired rifle. 4-60721 (15,000-25,000)

1267a
$1,380.00

CONVERTED SHARPS CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN C, 43170. Cal. 45. Bbl. Length : 24-3/8”. No finish. Walnut stock. Bbl, which has been adapted from a Mod 1874 Sporting Rifle, has late two-line address with “Old Reliable” at the rear. Rear sight dovetail and bbl has been filled and a new one crudely filed in a ring adapter at the rear of the bbl. The hand-filed rear sight is detached but still present. Front sight is missing. Groove has been filed in top of receiver ring for sighting purposes. The non-factory conversion has been accomplished with a slight alteration to firing pin cam. The saddle ring is an oversized replacement. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with scattered light surface rust and areas of light-to-moderate pitting. Stock has been shattered through the wrist and repaired, but some chips and splinters are missing. Bore is poor. 8-76193 FS1 (2,500-3,500)

1268
$25,875.00

*RARE LYNTON-McKENZIE ENGRAVED JOHN MADOLE CUSTOM BUILT MODEL 1877 SHARPS RIFLE. Cal. 45-100. SN 1. Spectacular rifle, completely built by hand, by master gun maker, John Madole of Jamestown, KY, and signed on top of bbl. It has a 33-7/8” rnd bbl with Rigby flat at breech end. It has a custom windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight and has a long range vernier tang sight with 6-1/4” staff. Mounted with extremely fine, highly figured, streaky French walnut with rnd checkered forearm, ebony tip & pistol grip stock with black insert serpentine bottom & shadow cheekpiece, 13-3/4” over an engraved, smooth steel buttplate. There is a custom built Creedmore base inletted into top of stock at heel. Receiver is very beautifully engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a pointed arch border around front edge, a flower blossom on left side of lever pin screw & beautiful details on screw heads. Rigby bbl flat, top tang, lever, bottom tang, both sight bases & buttplate are all engraved to match and finished in bright metal. Breech block is case hardened. Trigger is very nicely finished with an ornate hook on back edge. Serial number is engraved on bottom left edge of receiver. Frank Sellers, noted Sharps authority, stated that this rifle is nearly perfect except that lever hinge pin radius extends a little too far below receiver & forearm is not quite right shape. He stated that he is very impressed with workmanship. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit is of the highest quality. Accompanied by a fabulous Huey oak & leather case, #459, with gray chamois lining, French fitted for rifle, three turn screws with engraved, gold plated ferrules, a wood handle cleaning rod with engraved, gold plated ferrule, an engraved, gold plated, metal patchbox with turned, decorative walnut top & engraved, gold plated knob. It also has a gold plated, rnd oil bottle with engraved top & knob and has six covered compartments with engraved, gold plated knobs. One of compartments contains a spirit level clip for front sight. Another compartment contains six dummy 45-100 cartridges. Inside lid is a custom black leather label embossed in gold, “JOHN MADOLE / GUNMAKER / JAMESTOWN KY / JAMES CORPE – STOCKER / LINTON McKENZIE – ENGRAVER / STEPHEN ALEXANDER – ACCESSORIES”. CONDITION: Exceedingly fine, unfired. Retains all of its fantastic custom finish to both metal & wood. There are no discernible flaws beyond one or two tiny marks in stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case & cover are equally new. 4-58950 JR340 (25,000-35,000)

1269
$8,050.00

*CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE CASED ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 131-2748. Modified to resemble an early Alexander Henry single shot rifle by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, this beautiful rifle has a 30-3/4” oct to rnd, medium to heavy weight bbl with pedestal mounted, windgage, globe front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight & has a Rigby panel on top flat. Fitted with a mid-range vernier tang sight with 4-7/16” staff. Mounted with spectacular marble cake, French walnut by James Corpe in Alexander Henry style with fluted horn forend cap & straight comb stock with cheekpiece & metal grip cap with a smooth steel buttplate. Opening lever & trigger guard have been modified to resemble the Alexander Henry system with push button release & a small catch on bottom of trigger guard. It has a custom trigger. Receiver is engraved by Mr. Madole & signed on bottom edge “ENG. J. MADOLE 1993”. Engraving consists of extremely beautiful, well executed; foliate arabesque patterns, tastefully proportioned with a dainty scallop border. Tang sight base & around buttplate screws are engraved to match. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a Huey blue ultra-suede lined, oak & leather trunk case, No. 578, French fitted for rifle & brass accessories including parts bottles, oil bottle, grease jar, patchbox & two ebony handled turn screws. Also included is a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod with bits & a tube of leather creme from Huey. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Small ding on forearm & a couple of small handling marks on buttstock with a slight scrape on side of breechblock. Does not appear to have been fired. Case is equally new. 4-58937 JR343 (8,000-12,000)

1270
$13,800.00

*SPECTACULAR JOHN MADOLE CUSTOM HARTMANN & WEISS SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 458 Win Mag. NSN. Wonderful & strong single shot, custom built by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, on the Hartmann & Weiss barreled action with 28” medium weight, tapered, rnd bbl with pedestal mounted front sight, blade is missing & was never installed. Note: There is a brand new gold bead Sheard sight in a parts can in the case with a dovetail too small for this base. It has a 4-leaf gold line, pedestal mounted, express sight graduated 50 to 300 yards. Top of bbl is engraved “HARTMANN & WEISS HAMBURG-LONDON” & on bottom “458 WIN. MAG”. Mounted with streaky, highly figured, French walnut with Fraser style rnd forearm with horn tip & long-grip stock with raised side panels & straight comb with cheekpiece, 14-1/2” over an elephant hide covered pad. Bottom of bbl has a safari sling eye with a corresponding eye in bottom of stock. Receiver, lever, top & bottom tangs are beautifully engraved by John Madole & signed on bottom “ENG. J. MADOLE 1992”. Engraving is extremely tasteful & expertly accomplished & has gold fleur-de-lis in center on each side, around thumb safety on top tang with a hunter star in gold in a small oval on top of receiver ring. Entire receiver & tangs have gold wire border. Grip cap is engraved to match with a gold wire border. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a Huey elephant hide covered, gray ultra-suede lined, oak trunk case with brass accessories including a grease jar, oil bottle & parts box, all with engraved tops. Also included is a brass patchbox with elephant hide & ivory inserts in top with engraved knob. It also has a 2-pc ebony & brass cleaning rod with ivory handle, an ivory handle turn screw & brush. It has two covered compartments, one of which contains an elephant hide sling with hooks. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Case is equally new. 4-58936 JR344 (8,000-12,000)

1271
$9,200.00

*CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE CASED ENGRAVED RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 13070423. Built by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, this beautiful rifle is nearly an exact replica of a Daniel Fraser of the 1880’s. Mr. Madole barreled it with a 27” medium weight, tapered, rnd Douglas bbl with Fraser style pedestal front sight & 3-leaf pedestal mounted express rear sight with the three Rigby-style panels over chamber. It has had the orig lever removed with a Fraser style lever on right side & a custom built trigger guard & trigger installed. Breechblock was squared up to resemble a Fraser & it has an English style thumb safety on top tang. Mr. Madole very cleverly incorporated a hinged trap door in bottom of action that, when closed, presents a flush, slightly rounded bottom. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns in very tasteful proportions & it has a gold wire inlaid border. It is stocked by Jim Corpe in very nicely figured English walnut with an Alexander Henry style forearm with fluted buffalo horn tip & English style checkering. Stock is delicate with raised side panels & checkered thin wrist with straight comb & shallow cheekpiece, 13-7/8” over a checkered horn buttplate. It has horn grip cap. Bottom of bbl is engraved with caliber & the top, behind rear sight “J. MADOLE” and trigger plate “ENG. J. MADOLE”. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a wonderful Huey maple & leather, gray ultra-suede lined, trunk case, No. 618, with brass accessories including an oil bottle, grease bottle, two parts boxes, a patch box, a turn screw, a brush & 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod with handle. The three pieces with handles are buffalo horn. It has its canvas & leather cover. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its spectacular custom finish to both metal & wood, probably unfired. Grip cap has one small bug bite. Case is equally new. 4-58938 JR341 (8,000-12,000)

1272
$0.00

*FANTASTIC ENGRAVED CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BUILT ON A RUGER NO. 1 ACTION. Cal. .450 Nitro Express 3-1/4″. SN 132-26007. Beautiful custom single shot on the reliable No. 1 action, with heavy 24″ rnd bbl, sleeved front sight with ramp mounted, ivory bead, caterpillar front sight & 4-leaf express rear sight, one standing and three folding leaves, graduated from 50 yards to 200 yards, mounted on a short rib. There is a short stippled panel over the chamber area. Mounted with very highly figured, slab sawed, streaky, English walnut with extensively checkered, semi-beaver tail forearm & capped pistol grip stock with heavy cheek piece, 13-3/8″ over a leather covered pad. Bbl has a safari sling base with a sling stud in the stock. Receiver & lever are coin finished & are very beautifully engraved with Bulino style vignettes of a bull Cape Buffalo in a veldt scene on the left side and a bull elephant in a plains scene on the right side with border of intertwined, very well executed, foliate arabesque patterns. Top of receiver, top & bottom tangs, bottom of receiver, & lever have engraved patterns to match. Bottom right edge of receiver is marked “N. Hermsen”, a well known and respected, world class engraver. It has a custom checkered safety on the top tang. This rifle, as the engraving suggests, is suitable for the largest African game and certainly would accommodate any North American game, or, for that matter, any game anywhere in the world. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired, but very little. It retains virtually all of its orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Wood has a minor nick or two. Action is crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59141 JR222 (6,000-10,000)

1273
$7,475.00

*CUSTOM BY JOHN MADOLE SAVAGE MODEL 99 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 303 Savage. SN 339721. Spectacular custom Savage with metal work by John Madole, custom gunmaker of Jamestown, KY, & stocked by James Corpe. This was Mr. Corpe’s sample work for admission to the American Custom Gunmaker’s Guild in 1989, which immediately granted him membership. All metal work & engraving is by the hand of John Madole. Trigger & safety are both custom designed & made by Mr. Madole. Rifle is a standard takedown Model 99 with 22” tapered rnd bbl with custom pedestal front sight base mounted with a custom German silver blade Rocky Mountain sight. It has a 3-leaf, custom made, gold line express sight mounted on a custom quarter rib. Mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured, streaky, marble cake, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with dainty, tapered forearm with ebony insert, schnable tip & flared, raised side panels with a custom single wedge through escutcheons mounted in raised panels. Buttstock has flared raised side panels with a flat European cheekpiece, straight comb, capped pistol grip & an engraved smooth steel buttplate. There is a silver initial plate on bottom, secured with six pins. While there is no front sling swivel base, there is a custom mortised rear swivel base set in a fluted pedestal. Receiver & all appended metal parts are nickel finished & beautifully engraved by John Madole with extremely tasteful coverage in foliate arabesque patterns with delicate scallop & arrowhead borders. Both sides of takedown ring have the hunter’s star. Left side has “SAVAGE” in a ribbon & top left edge of ejection port has “ENGR. J.H. MADOLE”. Center of buttplate is engraved in two ribbons “STOCKMAKER / J. CORPE”. It should be noted that the checkering & wood to metal fit are of extreme highest quality. Accompanied by a beautiful Huey, green ultra-suede lined, oak & leather case, French fitted for rifle, three turn screws, a brush & brass 3-pc cleaning rod, all with ebony handles. It also has a brass oil bottle & parts can. Inside lid is a custom leather label gold embossed “SAVAGE ARMS CO. / MODEL 99 / .303 SAVAGE / JOHN MADOLE ENGRAVER / JAMES CORPE STOCKMAKER”. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be unfired since finish. Retains virtually all of its beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-58939 JR345 (5,000-10,000)

1274
$2,587.00

*JOHN MADOLE CUSTOM ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 219 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 22 Hornet. SN 18307. Beautiful little rifle with 25-7/8” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight & grooved bbl with clamp-on base & rings containing a 3/4” tube Browning 4X miniature scope. It has been custom stocked with very nicely figured American walnut with checkered, schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-1/8” over a checkered, Niedner-style buttplate. There is a safari sling base around bbl with a corresponding stud in buttstock. Receiver is finished bright with Mr. Madole’s spectacular engraving consisting of very tasteful amounts of extremely well-executed foliate arabesque patterns. It has “SAVAGE” in a ribbon on each side. Mr. Madole has constructed a custom steel trigger guard, a custom trigger and a flat, checkered thumb safety in top tang. He also scalloped the rear edge of the receiver with a custom engraved disc with flower blossom patterns. In addition he built a custom, scalloped edge, engraved metal grip cap. When questioned by consignor why he had expended so much effort, energy & expense on such an inexpensive firearm, his reply was “what was the piece of canvas worth before the Mona Lisa was painted on it?” CONDITION: Appears to be new & unfired. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, crisp optics. 4-58940 JR609 (1,500-2,500)

1275
$7,475.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH-WALL DELUXE TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 2438. Second year production high-wall with 28” No. 3 weight rnd bbl with windgage globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and thin base vernier tang sight with 3” staff. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with H-style checkered, very nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with black insert, schnable tip forearm & pistol grip stock with black insert, serpentine grip with cheekpiece & slight perch belly with nickeled brass, Schutzen style buttplate with short prongs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as found, except it is listed with a shotgun butt. It is readily apparent that it has had its present buttplate in place for life of the stock. Left side of lower tang has assembly number “969” and “FS”. Assembly number was not observed in top tang channel or inside buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with some fine scratches & wear on bottom, probably from shooting over a rest. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Tang sight screws are battered. Wood is sound with a series of small scrapes on forearm & light handling & use marks elsewhere, and overall retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Buttplate retains 95-96% orig milky nickel. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59066 JR403 (6,000-9,000)

1276
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 118986. 38-55 Cal. 30” oct bbl. Made after 1912. This special order rifle is equipped with a number 4 bbl and widely spaced double set triggers. The 2-line marking is on the left quarter flat of the bbl, along with the cal. marking. The Winchester proof marks are on top of the bbl and receiver. The 3-line trademark is on the upper tang. Crescent buttplate. The blade front sight has a copper bead. The rear sight has a flat top with a tiny notch. CONDITION: Fine. 85% of blue on the bbl, 75% on the action and 40% casehardening colors on the long lever, all mixed with light pitting. A repair at the toe of the buttstock which has been refinished. Forearm is smooth but has lost most of its varnish. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60602 FS757 (2,500-3,500)

1277
$4,600.00

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 30974. 40-70SS Cal. 30” oct bbl. Made in 1889. Standard 2-line markings with dashes at the ends of both lines on top of the bbl. Iron blade on dovetail base front sight. Number 3 bbl. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with a #3 weight 30” oct bbl with plain trigger, shipped June 8, 1889. CONDITION: Fine. 60% blue on bbl, worn on the edges and mixed with scattered light pitting. 60% casehardening on the action with spots of bright color on both sides at the top of the lever. Crescent buttplate has an even gray patina. Some dents and scratches on the wood. Bore is bright with some light pitting near the chamber. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60604 FS756 (2,000-3,000)

1278
$1,437.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 62143. 32 WCF Cal. 28” oct number 2 bbl. Made in 1891. Standard 2-line markings with dashes at the end of each line on top of the bbl. No markings on the receiver. “PAT. OCT. 7TH 79” on the lower tang. Crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as being shipped May 16, 1893 with one other rifle of same specifications to the same order. CONDITION: Fine. 90% blue on the bbl, worn on the edges with scattered spots of light pitting. 50% casehardening on the receiver with colors on the left side and top mostly silvered out and mixed with light pitting on the right and bottom. 50% casehardening on the hammer and triggerguard. Buttplate has a mottled gray patina. Wood has minor dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright, but evenly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60623 (2,000-3,000)

1279
$0.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal – bbl is marked 25 WCF but is chambered for cal. 25-20ss. SN 72139. Standard grade rifle with 28″ #1 weight oct to rnd bbl with half nickel front sight, a slot blank in the rear seat & the top flat mounted with a Winchester A-5 scope. It is mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with black insert, schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. It has single set trigger. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with muzzle edge wear & fine edge wear on flats. Receiver retains 75-80% faded orig case colors, bright on the top tang from & old tang sight installation. Lever & bottom tang are silvered case colors. Buttplate retains 25-30% thin nickel plating. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with the forearm retaining about 30% orig varnish & the buttstock about 95%. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Optics is fine & clear. 4-56641 (3,000-3,500)

1280
$1,035.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LO-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 22 short. SN 120179. Standard grade rifle with #1 weight oct bbl, ivory bead combination front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight, and a locking Lyman windgage tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with black insert, semi-schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Bottom of bbl has a dovetailed sling eye with a corresponding sling eye in the stock. Right side of buttstock has a slim brass plaque engraved “FRANK R. FORD, JR.” CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a small gouge on the bottom and a small patch of crusty rust. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina. There are some small scratches on the left side of receiver and bottom tang is mostly a gray/brown patina. Stock has three tiny hairlines in back of the top tang and a crack through the toe at the bottom buttplate screw, otherwise the wood is sound and retains about all of its orig varnish, somewhat dull on the forearm. Hammer does not cock on closing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-58748 JR241 (1,500-2,500)

1281
$1,265.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 113597. 22 Cal. 24-1/4” rnd number 3 bbl. Made after 1912. Hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Sling swivel on the bottom of the bbl, sling eye in the bottom of the stock. Globe front sight. Lyman tang rear sight. No rear sight seat. CONDITION: Fine. 85% blue on the bbl, 90% on the frame. Light casehardening colors at the top of the lever, mostly silvered out elsewhere. Water stain has bleached out the stock near the buttplate, otherwise minor handling marks. Action is fine. Bore is evenly pitted. Goforth Collection 4-60618 (2,000-3,000)

1282
$8,050.00

SCHOYEN MARLIN BALLARD NO. 9 UNION HILL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 24644. Beautiful target rifle with 30-1/2” medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with empty front dovetail & mounted with a 32-3/8” scope by “JOHN W. SIDLE / PHILA. / PA.”, with 3/4” tube in target rings with a nickeled brass eye piece. It is serial numbered “234”. Top flat of bbl is marked “GEO. C. SCHOYEN DENVER”. Mounted with very highly figured Claro walnut with checkered, semi-schnable tipped forearm & Schutzen style buttstock with uncheckered, serpentine wrist, small cheekpiece & nickeled, offhand, brass buttplate with short prongs. Receiver has sgl trigger with curved loop lever. Top tang is factory drilled & tapped for tang sight and has outline where a tang sight was removed. Serial number is found on top of buttplate stud, under the wood, on face of buttstock tennon, inside receiver & inside buttplate. This is one of the fine target rifles from the golden age of single shot shooting, barreled by one of the masters. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about all of its orig, Schoyen blue, turning slightly plum. Scope body retains about all of its plum/brown finish & ring most of its bright blue. Receiver retains strong bright colors, mostly on top & left side, slightly faded, with more faded colors on right side. Lever retains strong colors on sides & in sheltered areas and buttplate retains most of its milky nickel. Forearm has a crack on each side at tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of orig finish on forearm & buttstock most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58871 JR384 (7,500-12,500)

1283
$0.00

MARLIN BALLARD NO. 8 UNION HILL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. SN 33889. Offhand style rifle with 30” oct to rnd bbl, globe front sight, no provision for rear sight & a thick base, adjustable tang sight with 2-3/4” staff. It has dbl set, Schutzen style triggers & loop lever. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with diamond checkered, semi-schnable forearm & Schutzen style buttstock with checkered, serpentine wrist, a small cheekpiece with slight perch belly & Swiss style, offhand buttplate with short prongs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 40-50% blue with balance a cleaned, dark patina with fine pitting. Receiver retains strong, faded, case colors around rear edge & beside tang sight, with balance a dark brown patina. Lever has traces of silvered case colors with balance a dark patina. Buttplate is also a dark patina with fine pitting. Wood is sound with a few small scrapes on buttstock and light handling & use marks and retains about all of its bright, orig varnish. Set trigger needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are crisp. Very bright, shiny bore. 4-58872 JR383 (5,000-8,000)

1284
$3,450.00

MARLIN BALLARD NO. 6-1/2 RIGBY OFF-HAND MID-RANGE TARGET RIFLE. Cal.38-50. SN 10678. Fine target rifle with 30” rnd bbl with a windgage adjustable front sight base in the dovetail & the three Rigby style ridges over chamber area. Bbl is mounted with a 28-1/2” John W. Sidle scope with 3/4” tube & nickeled, brass eye piece. Receiver is very nicely engraved with the rnd vignette of a dog barking at a grizzly bear on left side & a standing buck deer on right side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has a thick base, vernier tang sight with 3” staff. Mounted with very highly figured, checkered, burl, American walnut with deluxe checkered forearm that has a carved horn tip and straight comb buttstock with serpentine grip & cheekpiece with nickeled brass, Schutzen style buttplate with short prongs. CONDITION: About good. Bbl & scope tube retain traces of orig finish in sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled gray/brown patina with moderate to heavy rust. Receiver retains traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a silver/brown patina with light rust. Stock has a crack in wrist, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining about 75-80% orig varnish & buttstock most of its orig varnish turned dark, in need of professional cleaning. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of rust right in front of chamber. Scope needs repair. 8-76182 JR402 (2,500-3,500)

1285
$0.00

RARE MARLIN BALLARD NO. 5 PACIFIC MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 25157. Rare sgl shot made during period 1876-1891 with 32” heavy oct bbl with globe front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight with factory screw holes in top tang for a tang sight. A distinctive feature of this model are two iron guides dovetailed into bottom flat with a replacement, hickory ramrod. It has early Brown Mfg. Co. receiver with two lines of marking on left side. Schutzen style, dbl set triggers & a small loop lever. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered walnut with a distinctive, semi-schnable tipped, rnd forearm secured with a screw & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a mottled blue/brown patina with scattered surface rust with some stronger blue on bottom three flats. Receiver is silvered case colors turning gray with some light surface rust. Stock has several cracks in wrist with a hairline at back edge of forearm & another by the tip and several nicks & dings and small gouges on buttstock. Forearm retains a hand worn patina, possibly an old refinish, and buttstock about all of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some fine pitting just in front of chamber. 4-60286 JR582 (4,000-6,000)

1286
$3,162.00

MARLIN BALLARD TARGET/HUNTING RIFLE. Cal. 32-40. SN 21355. Believed to be a No. 4 Perfection Model, it has 30” medium weight rnd bbl with dbl dovetail mounted globe front sight, missing insert retainer & has a filled seat toward the rear. It also has a thick base vernier tang sight with 2-7/8” staff. It has dbl set triggers & is mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a smooth, even, dark brown patina. Receiver has strong case colors in areas, mostly on right side, and overall retains most of its faded case colors. Stock has a hairline on right side of wrist; otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks & retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some orange peel roughness just in front of chamber. 4-58873 JR382 (3,500-5,000)

1287
$1,955.00

BALLARD NO. 6 SCHUTZEN OFFHAND TARGET RIFLE. Cal. appears to be 38-55. SN 5560. Wonderful old target rifle that has been poorly treated. It has a 30” Winchester No. 4 weight bbl with a windgage front sight base and is marked on top right flat “MADE TO ORDER BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Mounted with a replacement Schutzen stock with orig checkered, horn-tipped forearm. Stock has a heavy perch belly with thick Schutzen cheekpiece and nickeled brass Schutzen buttplate. It has Schutzen-style dbl set triggers with Schutzen-style finger rest lever with prong and walnut panels in bottom loop. Mounted with a mid-range, thick base, Vernier tang sight with 2-3/4” blade. Bottom of bbl, under forearm, has an amateur installed wide dovetail, probably for installation of a palm rest. It also has a second screw hole, possibly for a different length forearm. Accompanied by a large, homemade, wooden palm rest that mounts over forearm. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains some orig blue, being mostly covered with heavy, crusty rust. It will clean, leaving etched patterns. Receiver is also covered with heavy, crusty rust mixed with case colors turned silver. Buttstock is sound & retains most of its custom finish. Buttplate retains about 90% orig nickel. Forearm has a hairline near tip and is missing a small chip at rear edge, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear with a dark oil-stained finish. Mechanics are fine, albeit very stiff, in need of cleaning. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of rust. 8-76184 JR413 (2,500-3,500)

1288
$0.00

SCARCE REMINGTON B QUALITY NO. 3 MATCH RIFLE. Cal. 38-50. SN 7878. Scarce rifle, one of less than 1,000 built in the period 1883 – 1907. It has a 30″ medium weight octl to round bbl with spirit level wind gage front sight and no provision for a rear sight. The top flat has the makers name and address. The receiver has usual markings on the left side and it has very rare dbl set triggers. The top tang is mounted with a mid-range Vernier sight with 3-1/4″ staff. It is mounted with very nicely figured, dark American walnut with long checkered forearm with pewter or silver tip and a round knob semi-pistol grip stock with heavy cheekpiece and Swiss buttplate. The bbl, forearm, buttstock and buttplate are all numbered to the receiver and the name “C.G. Giddings” is stamped in the top tang channel of the buttstock. The cartridge for this rifle is nearly identical to the Winchester 38-55. It was introduced in 1883 for this rifle and discontinued after a short period of time. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about all of an extremely fine professionally restored finish. Receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, generally faded but stronger in the sheltered areas. Opening lever is a mottled gray patina as is the trigger guard. Set triggers function perfectly. Forearm has had the checkering freshened and that portion refinished. Front sight may be replaced. Buttstock is sound and all orig, showing moderate wear on the checkering with light handling and use nicks and scratches and a couple of small bruises on the cheekpiece. Buttplate is polished bright. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-56640 (5,000-7,500)

1289
$4,025.00

*SHILOH SHARPS SPORTER #1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN B4139. Beautiful sporting rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, windgage spirit level front sight, buckhorn ladder rear sight and a mid-range, windgage, vernier tang sight and variable aperture, large diameter eye cup. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, flame grain American walnut with fancy pewter nose cap & pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has double set triggers. Top flat of bbl is marked “Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874″ & has the cal. marking over the chamber area. Bottom tang is checkered about 1-1/2” at the tip. The current wait for a new Shiloh-Sharps rifle is 18 months to 2 years. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Blue is crisp & bright, and the case colors are brilliant. Stock & forearm appear to be without flaws. Crisp action. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-56699 JR225 (3,500-4,000)

1290
$2,300.00

MAYNARD MODEL 1882 NO. 7 OR NO. 8 IMPROVED HUNTER’S RIFLE. Cal. 35-30 Maynard. SN 4277. Fine sporting rifle with 28” oct to rnd bbl, German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with 2-position flip rear sight, mounted at forward end of octagonal section. Top tang, although drilled & tapped for tang sight with the sight stud keeper present, does not have a tang sight. Left side of receiver has Maynard Patent information & “1873”. Right side has maker’s name & address & “1882” and it has the center mounted hammer with thin gap between bbl & standing breech. Mounted with checkered, straight grain, American walnut with small, schnable tip forearm & straight stock with smooth Maynard buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60-70% bright orig blue, mostly on sides & bottom, with top 1/3 having light rust that has etched the surface. It will clean leaving a blue/brown patina. Receiver & lever retain most of their orig case colors, moderately faded, strong & bright in sheltered areas, particularly on lever. Top tang is a gray patina & bottom tang retains 60-70% of its orig blue. Wood is sound with a couple of gouges & scrapes & retains most of a dry oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some frosting just in front of chamber. 8-76196 JR412 (2,500-3,500)

1291
$1,035.00

MAYNARD FIRST MODEL SHOTGUN. SN 576. Cal.20 ga. 26” part oct. bbl. The markings on the frame and patchbox lid have been obscured by the polish on the refinish. All parts except bbl have been nickel-plated. CONDITION: Bbl has a gray patina with spots of surface rust and moderate pitting. Most of the new nickel-plate remains on the rest of the parts. Stock has been heavily varnished to cover repairs at the wrist. Mechanically needs work. 8-76181 (750-1,500)

1292
$0.00

STEVENS LARGE FRAME TIP-UP RIFLE. Cal. 38 CF. SN 3642. Fine Stevens target rifle with 24-5/16” stepped oct bbl with Stevens 2-level globe front sight with German silver blade on top. It has a small ladder peep sight over chamber area and top of bbl is mounted with a Stevens 3/4” tube scope, #375, that is 16-5/16” long, mounted in target rings. Made without forearm and is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight grip and semi-crescent steel buttplate. Trigger guard tang serves as a finger rest. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with pitting on left side flat about mid-point. Frame retains about 60% strong orig blue with bottom and sides thinned to a silver/blue patina. Stock is missing a large chip by right side of top tang and there is a small chip loose by left side of top tang, otherwise stock is sound with light handling & use marks with a black spot on right side and several small spots on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Scope has a dent on lower left side and front ring is missing two screws, otherwise scope is fine. 4-60283 JR536 (1,500-2,500)

1293
$1,437.00

STEVENS LADIES MODEL TIP UP RIFLE. SN 15286. Cal. 22. Bbl. length: 26”, half oct. Finish is nickel and blue. Walnut stock. Two-pronged semi-Schutzen buttplate. The rear bbl sight and globe front sight have been replaced. Tang sight is graduated from 0 to 20, covering 1” at the top. Marked “J STEVENS & CO. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. PAT. SEPT. 6 1864” Bbl pivot screw is a replacement. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl, hammer & tang sight mixed with light surface rust and pitting. 85% nickel on frame, trigger guard, and buttplate. Wood has moderate scratches and dents, but is still sound. Bore is poor. Mechanically tight. 8-76192. (1,500-2,500).

1294
$4,887.00

RARE FRANK WESSON DBL RIFLE. Cal. Appears to be 44 Wesson. SN None visible. No one is sure just how many of these rare rifles were ever made, but they are seldom encountered in any condition. This rifle has 24-1/8” bbls, missing front sight, with a small fixed rear sight. Rib is marked “F. WESSON’S PATENT / OCT. 25, 1859 / WORCESTER MASS.”. It has case colored receiver and is mounted with very highly figured, streaky, French walnut, uncheckered with smooth tiny forearm & straight stock with Kentucky rifle style crescent buttplate with faceted tang. It has a serpentine trigger guard/finger rest with loops for front trigger/opening lever & dbl triggers to the rear. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbls retain orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth blue/gray patina with fine surface rust on right bbl. Receiver retains faded case colors on left side with right side a silver/brown patina. Stock has a crack through wrist & forearm is missing a couple of chips by bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with a series of small dings & a gouge on forearm and lighter handling & use marks on buttstock. Forearm is mostly a dark oil stained patina & buttstock has oil staining around wrist but retains most of its orig finish. Right hammer will catch at half cock but will not hold & will not hold at full cock. Left hammer is fine. Otherwise, mechanics are fine, in need of a good cleaning, brilliant shiny bores. 8-76190 (2,000-2,500)

1295
$1,840.00

PEABODY MARTINI SPORTING RIFLE. SN: NSN. Cal. 32. Bbl. length: 28”, part oct. Finish is blue and case hardened. Checkered walnut stock. Standard “PEABODY & MARTINI. PATENTS / MAN’F’D BY / PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. / PROV. R.I. U.S.A.” on the left side of the receiver, “E. FLUES BAY CITY” on the top flat of the bbl. Emil Flues worked in Bay City, Michigan at the end of the 19th C. Missing the rear sight. Brass insert on blade dovetailed front sight base. Breechblock pivot pin has been replaced. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with patches of light surface rust and pitting. Buttstock is loose. Horn forearm tip is missing, and there are cracks at the tip of the forearm and at the buttplate. Initials have been scratched in the stock near the butt. “W” inspector marks along with stars on various pieces. Mechanically jammed with dry grease. 8-76191 (1,000-1,500)

1296
$4,600.00

SCARCE PIEPER VOLLEY RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. SN 452. Scarce rifle with 25-1/2” rnd bbl with raised, flat, matted rib, dovetail front sight & tiny, flat top, adjustable rear sight. It has maker’s name & address toward chamber end. Mounted with artificially striped, straight grain walnut with large checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with domed metal grip cap & cheekpiece, 15” over a serrated horn buttplate. Trigger guard is the opening lever which rotates hammer to full cock position and allows breechblock to fall, exposing removable flat clip which holds 7-rds that are fired with one fall of hammer. Receiver is obviously a take-off from Remington Rolling Block with two major hinge pins and keeper on left side. Receiver, breechblock, lever & hammer have light engraved border decorations and thumb tab on lever is checkered. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue, slightly thinned, with scattered light spots of rust. Receiver, breechblock & lever retain traces of orig case colors, being mostly a silver/brown patina with some shiny, silvered case colors on breechblock and top of receiver. Stock is missing a chip at toe with a repaired larger chip and small crack, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy wear with a dark hand worn patina, possibly an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bores in need of a good cleaning. 4-60281 JR537 (2,000-3,000)

1297
$0.00

HOWARD THUNDERBOLT RIFLE. SN 745C. Cal. 44 Rimfire. Bbl length: 24-1/2”. Marked “MANUF’D. FOR-HOWARD-BROS.-BY-WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE-CONN.” on the right side of the bbl. “C. HOWARD PATENTED.SEPT. 26 &OCT 10.1865-OCT. 28 1862” on the left. Rear sight has a folding leaf but no slide. Dovetailed front sight is a solid block. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with light rust, pitting, and signs of cleaning. Stock is dented and scratched but retains about 1/2 of the varnish. Mechanically good. 8-76195 (800-1,200)

1298
$0.00

INDIAN USED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE PURPORTED TO BE USED AT THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIG HORN. Cal. 45-70. SN 38853. This rifle is recorded as having been turned in during the second quarter of 1877 as an unserviceable carbine by Capt. Benteen, Commander of Company H, under Custer at the Fight at the Little Big Horn, where Custer & 207 of his men were annihilated. This cut down rifle, listed as a carbine, was among thirteen Springfields turned in by Capt. Benteen. It is now described as having a 21-1/4” bbl with a dovetail front sight, having a homemade, and German silver blade with a 1,200 yard rear sight. Breechblock & lockplates have the correct 1873 markings. The orig 1-pc stock has been reduced to 32-1/2” overall with one remaining band and shows incredible, extensive, hard use. The area of the forestock, between front of lockplate & band is severely worn from riding across a saddle bow, completely into the ramrod channel. It was shattered through the wrist & now has a braided, cord wrapped repair. There is also a crack through lower buttplate screw, completely around toe. Side opposite lockplate also shows heavy wear with severe wood loss around receiver which is duplicated on right side also. Left side has a crude, carved “LF” connected brand. The true story of this cut down rifle may never be known. It seems likely that official records of Capt. Benteen’s turned in unserviceable carbines should be considered accurate and one could easily mistake this for a carbine. Therefore, extrapolation to a Custer Battlefield used firearm is easy to make. There is also the possibility that this is one of the Models 1873 turned in for refurbishing or disposition in 1879. A large portion of those turned-in 1873’s were stripped for serviceable parts & sold as salvage, thereby creating a secondary market for rebuilt trapdoors using orig parts. Thereafter it could have wound up in an Indian’s hands on the frontier. There are a number of scenarios as to how it could have wound up in the condition it is, but the most logical & compelling is that it was in the hands of one of the Indian warriors at the Custer fight. CONDITION: Poor. No orig finish remains with metal being a worn, thin, silver/brown patina with rust & stain on left side of bbl. Stock is the most worn piece of walnut this cataloguer has ever seen. The shattered wrist was nailed & screwed before being wrapped with cord. Buttplate is very deeply pitted. Mechanics are fine; very worn, dark bore. 4-60697 (40,000-70,000)

1299
$0.00

IDENTIFIED HISTORIC CUSTER BATTLEFIELD PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Indian used Model 1842 pattern Springfield musket dated “1851” on lockplate. It has been cut to blanket length with a 23” rnd bbl, sawed at an angle with a large silver brass bead at muzzle. Stock has been reduced to carbine length with one orig band and is decorated with brass tacks, having a star pattern on left side of butt & a lightning bolt pattern on right side. Forestock is decorated with small, medium & large brass tacks. It is accompanied by an overhauled leather scabbard, probably for a Henry rifle that now measures about 30” in length with a large addition of a crude buck stitch laced patch on bottom. There are the remains of a maker’s mark near the top that is only partially legible but appears to be J&H Hamley but second line is clear “ASHTON DT”. It is certain that the scabbard was acquired after the Battle of the Little Big Horn as there are no known leather workers in South Dakota at that time who signed their work. Also accompanying, and more importantly so, is a signed & notarized letter from Elizabeth Talbot, dated Jan. 4, 1931, Spokane, WA. The letter states, “To Wit, My family was raised on the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota. Our neighbor (sic) across the road from us was a Sioux Chief called Nick Blanket. My father acquired this 1851 U.S. Springfield in an acquisition (sic) trade involving pinto ponies with Chief Blanket. Chief Blanket told us it was one of three from the Battle of the Little Big Horn he had, which he had fought in. The Chief said that the Lightning Bolt pattern tack gun mark were Koo’s (sic) than Kills. The Scabbard marked J. & H. Hamley – Aston (sic) D.T. has always been with the gun & should remain so. I remember this gun & case as a child beside the Chief’s fireplace in his shack – To My Nephew – Colin Sherman”. Note: The J. & H. Hamley Co. was formed in Ashton, Dakota Territory in 1883 and South Dakota became a state Nov. 2, 1889. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with metal being a worn, mottled, silver/brown patina with most of the legend worn from lockplate. The eagle is completely obliterated which is a frequent occurrence with Indian guns. Stock is well worn with a crack on left side panel & another behind lockplate and retains a dark, hand worn appearance with heat crazed finish consistent with close proximity to a fireplace or stove. Mechanics are fine. Scabbard is extremely worn, dark & sweat stained. Brass tack decorations on bbl end are completely worn through from having ridden many years under a stirrup leather. 4-59071 JR408 (5,000-15,000)

1300
$2,875.00

INDIAN USED MODEL 1862 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Well used & tack decorated cut down rifle/musket with 25-1/2” blanket length bbl, with a solder or lead front sight, missing rear sight. Lockplate is very worn with most of markings obliterated as is usual with Indian used guns. Stock was cut down to within 1-3/8” of muzzle, at an angle & at one time had full coverage iron tacks. The part of forestock, forward of rear band had all tacks removed, while the remainder of stock, to rear of band, still has most of its orig complement of tacks. It appears that the tacks have been part of the gun for many years, although they have rnd shanks instead of the much earlier square shanks. Left side of wrist has a small wire staple, probably for a sling or place to attach a decoration. It still has its orig buttplate and is missing very large chunks of wood around top tang & lockplate. Orig “ESA” cartouche in an oval is still legible. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with iron being a dark brown patina with a worn area near the band. Stock, with its missing chunks of wood, remains sound with a very dark patina with dark halos around the tacks. Mechanics need attention. 4-59200 JR411 (3,000-5,000)

1301
$0.00

CUSTER RANGE 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. SN 21135. Standard early carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight & 1,200 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band & sling bar on left side. It has 1-pc trigger guard with orig “US” marked buttplate without trap and stock is without trap hole indicating orig 1873 stock. Bbl band has the hole for a stacking swivel. Buttstock has the “P” proof below lower tang & breechblock & lockplate have orig markings. Accompanied by a copy of an article from June 2006 Gun Report giving statistical data on use of these early carbines & their survival rates. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with the metal being a smooth, even, medium to dark brown patina with breechblock showing moderate to heavy wear. Stock is sound with spliced repairs by top tang & by the top of rear sling bar pad and retains most of a lightly sanded refinish. The area behind sling bar shows substantial wear from sling ring, which is now missing. Trigger guard retains about all of an artificially aged patina as does breechblock. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-59048 (10,000-15,000)

1302
$0.00

CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. SN 33507. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, homemade silver blade front sight & 1873 rear sight, missing ladder. High arch breech block has orig “1873” markings, as does lockplate. Stacking swivel & saddle ring are missing and it has an orig 1873 solid carbine buttplate without trap and stock is not cut for trap. It has early type breech block & first type thumb latch & also has early type shallow trigger guard. It appears to have first type firing pin but with the narrower head that may have been a field alteration to prevent sticking. This firing pin is broken but has the square shoulder at front end for the return spring. Given all of the unaltered, original 1873 parts still present on this rifle, lends credence to it having been lost from military inventory prior to 1878 when major alterations were available for the 1873 carbine. Lending further credence to the possibility of Indian use is the replaced front sight that is possibly from a silver coin & the lack of a saddle ring. Broken sight is commonplace and it appears that the broken sight base was at one time altered into a rear sight but is now frozen in the down position. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being a crusty, dark brown, rusty patina over most of metal surfaces with a cleaned area on upper bbl. Stock is missing a sliver from front area of lock & two more from rear area with a crack back of lockplate. There are numerous grain checks in butt & wood shows heavy, hard use with dings & gouges and retains a dark old patina. Firing pin broken as noted, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with traces of rifling. 4-59072 JR342 (5,000-10,000)

1303
$86,250.00

RARE AND EXTRAORDINARY CLASSIC SALTILLO SERAPE ONCE OWNED BY LIBBY AND GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. This is an excellent museum quality example of a very old & rare textile from Northern Mexico circa 1780-1825. Design consists of a large concentric diamond center on a vertical mosaic background with a small serrated diamond border. Blanket is constructed of finely woven native dyed wool on a cotton warp; the dyes include indigo & cochineal. These blankets were always highly valued by both Indians & Caucasians for their tremendous functional value & artistic beauty. Blankets were so tightly woven that they were almost waterproof and effectively used in both cold & wet environments. Reference in museum catalog, “The Saltillo Sarape”, prepared by the Santa Barbara museum of art in 1978 indicates, “In the course of the Mexican War, 1846-1848, many North American soldiers passing through Saltillo and the other Northern Mexican towns purchased serapes as mementos of their tour of duty in Mexico”. Elizabeth Custer in her book, Tenting on the Plains, states on pg. 107, “These blankets were valuable possessions. They were so pliable and perfectly water-proof, that they protected one from every storm. We had a pair, which we used through every subsequent campaign, and when the cold in Kansas and Dakota became almost unbearable, sometimes, after the long trial of a journey in the wagon, my husband used to say, ‘We will resort to extreme measures, Libby, and wrap you in the Mexican blankets.’ They were the warmest of all our wraps. Nothing seemed to fade them, and even when burnt with Tom’s cigarette ashes, or stuck through with the General’s spurs, they did not ravel, as do other fabrics. They have hung as portieres in my little home, and the design and coloring are so like the Persian rug on the floor…”. The serape was at one time purchased from the Custer estate by renowned Custer authority & collector, Lawrence A. Frost of Monroe, Michigan. Sometime before 1973 Mr. Frost apparently sold the serape, and in a letter dated Dec. 31, 1973 to “Dear Bettie (Libby) and Bob”. He provides some specific reference to this exact serape as extracted from some of Libby Custer’s letters. One letter dated July 17 (no year) reads, “My dear Clara (Libby’s other niece). (Is sending two Mexican blankets for her and Lulu) Since you are the oldest please take the longest and best…. We got these when we were in Texas not far from the Mexican border…neuritis takes the ‘nip’ out of me and I have constant suffering at night”. He also references another letter dated July 19th, (no year) (Ca. 1925-1930) “Dear Lulu- (Libby’s niece) (Libby encloses a check to have the Mexican blanket mended). I have valued them for they have many times wrapped the baby bunting up on many a march and cold nights sleeping in a tent or keeping out the rain and snow when I was in the traveling wagon on the march with your Uncle Autie”. This very serape indeed has small old repaired holes on either end of the serape, carefully done, and most certainly the repairs eluded to the letter to Lulu on July 19th in which she references a check “to have the Mexican blanket mended”. These small repaired holes appear to be the type that might have been suffered as a result of spur holes which Libby referenced in her book Tenting on the Plains (as noted above). This exact serape, along with a treasure trove of Custer memorabilia (most of which had been purchased from Dr. Lawrence Frost by the consignor), was sold at the former Brian Riba’s auction house in the summer of 1993. The Frost letter referencing Libby’s letter of July 17th & 19th was not discovered by the auction house until after the auction, at which time it was provided to the buyer. Most Custer related items offered for sale today are highly valued because of their historic association with the Custer name, but this offering is doubly important for its historic association and as a truly desirable & rare iconic textile of the Southwest. SIZE: Width 50″, length 99″. CONDITION: Very slightly frayed on top & bottom ends. Some old very small repairs and a few very small moth holes, but overall colors remain vibrant and blanket is in good to excellent condition. 4-56749 JK14 (35,000-45,000)

1304
$1,610.00

CORN HUSK BAG AND PIPE BAG LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY. 1) First item of lot is a small Nez Perce corn husk bag, 9″ tall by 7″ wide, with applied wool geometric decoration. CONDITION: Poor condition. Lrg portion of woolen design is missing. 2) Central Plains Pipe Bag. 40″ overall length. Design on bag consists of white heart red lime green, yellow, & cobalt blue seed beads in various geometric designs on a white background. Below that is a red, green, & white quill work fringe. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Some quill work missing. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58649 JK8 (800-1,200)

1305
$0.00

GREAT LAKES BANDOLIER BAG. The bag & shoulder strap are fully beaded, with a glass trade bead fringe also. Classic style floral decoration using many colors of seed beads on a white background. CONDITION: Bag & strap are in excellent condition. 3 strands of the trade beads are missing from fringe, circa 1900. 4-59168 (2,500-3,500)

1306
$6,000.00

PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. This lot consists of a large iron pipe & blade head, approx. 10″ in length, mounted on a brass tack decorated, hardwood handle drilled for smoking use. Accompanying this lot is a certificate of authenticity from John Baldwin stating that the iron head is of the Phase III type. Also “the haft appears to be of ash wood with a good patina 100 years or more.” CONDITION: Overall good condition. Missing two brass tacks. 4-59190 (5,000-6,000)

1307
$660.00

PLAINS INDIAN STYLE STONE HEAD CLUB. Consists of an oval shaped stone 3″ in length, attached to a wooden handle decorated with raw hide and one feather. Consignor believes this is Nez Perce. SIZE: 19″ in length. CONDITION: Overall good condition. 4-59189 (500-800)

1308
$2,300.00

19TH CENTURY PLAINS INDIAN FEMALE DOLL, POSSIBLY APACHE. The leather decoration consists of a native tanned yoke, partially beaded in white heart red & pink seed beads, hide & fringe are dyed yellow. Dress consists of native tan hide dyed yellow & brown, decorated with tin cone danglers. There is also partial beadwork in pink & green colors. Clothing style suggests a Southern Plains attribution, possibly Apache or Kiowa. Circa last quarter 19th C. Height 12″. CONDITION: Some of the beadwork is missing along the waist & neck, but the overall condition is very good. 4-56720 JK5 (2,000-3,000)

1309
$517.00

AUTHENTIC LATE 19TH CENTURY PLAINS INDIAN DRUM. Constructed of 1-pc native tanned leather hide, cut & stretched over a wooden frame. There is a painted black circular design in the center & a geometric design around the perimeter on each side. Seeds are encased in the drum to provide an extra sound. Diameter 16″, height 2-1/2″. CONDITION: In good overall condition. One slight tear in the leather. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58650 JK1 (300-400)

1310
$13,800.00

COCHITI EFFIGY POTTERY FIGURE. Cream colored pottery figurine with partial black paint decoration around neck, back, & feet, holding a water jar. 14″ in height. CONDITION: Good condition circa 1900. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58647 JK7 (2,000-2,500)

1311
$57.00

TWO PREHISTORIC BLACK POTTERY BOWLS. Excavated in the area of Cahokia, Illinois. 1) 8″ high undecorated bowl. CONDITION: In restored condition. 2) 6″ high undecorated bowl. CONDITION: Bowl has a chipped neck. 4-58653 JK12 (100-200)

1312
$57.00

TWO MEXICAN STYLE POTTERY JARS. The smallest jar is 3-1/2″ in height with a cream colored background, and a dark red & orange floral design. The largest is 9″ in height, cream colored background with a blue floral design. CONDITION: Overall condition of both jars is good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58619 JK10 (75-150)

1313
$230.00

FOUR SMALL SOUTHWEST POTTERY VESSELS. 1) Small undecorated bowl with a scalloped edge, 4-1/2″ in diameter. 2) Small urn shaped vessel with a handle, 4″ in height. 3) Mini size olla with curve linear decoration, 4-1/2″ in height. 4) Decorated bowl 5-1/2″ in diameter with a white & black rectangular design. CONDITION: Slight chipping on some of the bowls. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58648 JK11 (150-200)

1314
$1,955.00

EARLY SNOWSHOES WITH 19TH CENTURY PLAINS INDIAN MOCCASINS ATTACHED. The lot consists of a pair of Southern style Plains Indian moccasins, partially beaded with white heart red & white seed beads. Moccasin hide is native tanned dyed yellow & brown with trail duster fringe. These were long ago attached to an old pair of snowshoes, 30″ in length. CONDITION: Moccasin leather is somewhat stiff. Snowshoes are in good overall condition. Circa last quarter 19th C. 4-58300 JK6 (800-1,400)

1315
$460.00

LOT OF SEVENTEEN STONE ARTIFACTS. Various sized arrowheads & spearheads mounted on cardboard. Reported to have been excavated in the vicinity of Cahokia, Illinois. CONDITION: Some of the artifacts have slight breaks. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58633 JK13 (800-1,200)

1315a
$2,645.00

VERY LARGE LOT OF MIDWEST AUTHENTIC ARROWHEADS. This collection of arrowheads & stone implements was collected in Central Illinois in the area of Alton & around Cahokia. It consists of approx. 250-300 points, buttons, beads, stone axes, fetishes & other implements. These points are very early with most of them probably dating around Cahokia Mound Builder period. These items were collected prior to 1937 when the gentleman who had collected them had passed away. Nothing was added after his death. As he collected them, he mounted them on various boards & cardboard with string, which is now deteriorated and some of the points are detached. CONDITION: Most of points are in fine orig condition with a few broken & others slightly chipped. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58644 JR638 (1,000-2,000)

1316
$690.00

LOT OF FOURTEEN SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELATED DRAWINGS BY GLADYCE B. WOLFE. Two depict Kachina-type figures, one with an eagle another depicts details of a Navajo squash blossom necklace and a concho belt. Other depicts examples of Southwest pottery including Acoma, Zuni, Santa Domingo, Cochiti, one of a fabulous Apache-type basket with effigy figures etc. None are dated but believed to possibly have been done in the 30’s or 40’s. All are done on hard board. Neat decorative items with Indian flavor. SIZE: Largest 20” t x 15” w. Some are smaller. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-60245 (1,250-1,750)

1318
$18,400.00

*MINIATURE GATLING GUN. SN 09. 22LR Cal. 9-3/16” bbls. Has the standard scale Colt marking plaque on top of the receiver. No makers marks, but presumably Furr. The heavy solid brass magazine has the matching serial number to the plate on top of the gun. The tripod has wooden legs with brass feet and top. This scale model is fully functional, including the firing pins. CONDITION: Retains most of the blue on the bbl. Brass has a mellow patina. Mechanically fine. 4-58167 FS787 (8,000-12,000)

1319
$17,250.00

RARE LARGE PERCUSSION STRONG CANNON. 1-1/4″ bore. 24-1/4″ brass bbl, including cascable. The hammer is pivoted on the cascable. Marked in raised letters “STRONG / FIRE ARMS CO.” on both sides of the iron carriage. The carriage has 14″ iron wheels and is 24″ long. x 13″ high, for a total overall length of 35″. The elevating wheel and the nipple are missing. CONDITION: Shows signs of recent firing, with corrosion at the muzzle and breech. Carriage retains about 70% of the black paint finish. 4-60353 FS819 (7,500-12,500)

1320
$4,600.00

STRONG SALUTE CANNON. 8 ga. 15″ brass bbl. Marked “MANF’D BY / THE STRONG FIRE ARMS / –CO– / eagle / NEW HAVEN. CONN. / U.S.A.” on the breechblock. This model was made without a cascable and has the breechblock protruding from the rear. It is fired by a brass hammer. The extractor is missing as are the rings on the sides and rear of the carriage. 13-1/4″ long x 8-1/2″ high wood naval carriage with wood wheels. CONDITION: Dark patina overall, with some stains on the lower part of the carriage and a large chip in front of the trunnion cap on the right side. Mechanically good. 4-60349 (4,000-6,000)

1321
$0.00

STRONG SALUTE CANNON. 8 bore. 17-1/2″ brass bbl, including cascable. Marked “MANF’D BY / THE STRONG FIRE ARMS / –CO– / eagle / NEW HAVEN. CONN. / U.S.A.” on top of the breechblock. On a 13-1/2″ long x 8″3/8″ high mahogany naval carriage with wooden wheels, all brass mountings. The knob for the breech lock is missing. One of the carriage bolts is missing. The sear loop is missing and a wood knob has been substituted. The elevation wheel is in place. CONDITION: Dark to mellow patina overall. Mechanically functional. 4-60350 (4,000-6,000)

1322
$2,415.00

STRONG SALUTE CANNON. 12 ga. SN 281. 10-1/4″ brass bbl, including cascable. Marked “STRONG F. A. Co / PAT.APPLD FOR / NEW HAVEN CONN.” on the breechblock. This model is equipped with a short hinged breechblock and a removable cascable containing the firing pin. It is fired by lanyard operated by a cord. It is mounted on an 8-1/4″ long x 4-3/4″ high wood naval carriage with wooden wheels. One of the trunnion cap nuts is missing and one of the wheel rims and pin are missing. CONDITION: Fading finish on the carriage, possibly redone. Nice patina on the brass. Mechanically good. 4-60352 (2,000-3,000)

1323
$7,475.00

STRONG SALUTE CANNON. 10 ga. 10-1/4″ brass bbl, including cascable. Marked “STRONG F. A. CO. / NEW HAVEN. CT.” on top of the bbl. The plug breechblock is locked by a pin operated by a lever on the right side. The extractor is fastened to the pin. The firing pin is in the breechblock and is fired by a hammer, pivoted on the elevation post. Cast iron carriage, 9-3/4″ long x 5-5/8″ high. The iron wheels are 6″ in diameter. CONDITION: Dark patina on the bbl with some corrosion at the muzzle. Carriage has about half the orig black paint finish remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-60351 FS818 (2,500-3,000)

1324
$1,150.00

WINCHESTER MARKED SALUTE CANNON. 8 ga. 16-1/2″ long, including cascable. Engraved “CUSTOM BUILT / BY / WINCHESTER / FOR / N. J. LOGIODICE / IRS — 2723″ on top of the bbl, with Winchester type “PW” in oval proof marks on the bottom of the receiver and breechblock. The wood carriage is 15-7/8″ long X 7-3/8” high and it has brass wheels, front and rear. The breechblock pivots to the side for loading and unloading. The firing pin protrudes from the cascable. There is no elevation mechanism present. Two of the trunnion nuts are replaced, the other two are missing. CONDITION: Dark patina on the brass. Some chips and dents on the carriage. Generally good. 4-60354. FS817 (2,000-3,000)

1325
$0.00

BRASS CANNON BARREL. 1-5/16″ bore. 18″ brass bbl, including cascable. Marked “NO. 37 AM. C O. C. MASS. / 1863” on the muzzle. With the number “86” on the end of the left trunnion and “US” on top of the bbl. Consignor thought this to be an Ames manufactured piece, but we do not concur. There is no carriage. CONDITION: Mottled dark patina overall. 4-60348 (2,000-4,000)

1501
$3,162.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate dated 1864. “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. There is a faint “ESA” cartouche remaining on left side of stock. Only 341 of these were made. CONDITION: Faint traces of casehardening colors remain on lockplate. Action has taken on a darker patina. Rear sight shows much of orig blue. Balance of parts is bright with some signs of cleaning mixed with light surface rust. Stock has been cleaned. Action is fine. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58461 (3,000-6,000)

1502
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE WITH BAYONET. SN 1002. Cal. 50/70. 29-5/8” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate is dated 1863. Breechblock is marked “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Cartouche has been defaced with heavy scratching. Large initials “RRW” have been carved on both sides of butt. CONDITION: Gray patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting, except on lock, action, and rear sight, which have brown patina in similar condition. Wood has a repair at wrist and other dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Bore is dark. Bayonet has been heavily cleaned at the tip, but some pitting remains. It does not fit muzzle well. Edwards Collection 4-58456 (1,000-2,000)

1503
$1,955.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Beveled lockplate is dated 1863. Breechblock is marked “MODEL / 1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Two unreadable cartouches are on left flat of stock. CONDITION: Light surface rust on bright surface of bbl. Gray/brown patina on balance of metal. Wood has numerous dents and dings, but is generally good. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58460 FS125 (1,000-2,000)

1504
$920.00

EARLY SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 6190. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard early markings on breechblock “MODEL / 1873 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Lock has large eagle followed by “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873”. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock is faint but visible. This has the long wrist stock and stepped rear sight. All other features are standard. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on lockplate and hammer, otherwise gray/brown patina on metal. Stock shows small repairs at rear lockplate screw, chips at the butt, and has been refinished overall. Mechanically fine. Bore is good. Edwards Collection 4-58467 FS114 (1,000-2,000)

1505
$1,840.00

ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH METCALF DEVICE AND SLING. Cal. 45/70. SN 62410. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings for this period, including “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. A number “50” has been stamped in tiny letters on comb in front of lockplate. The Metcalf bar is installed on stock between lockplate and rear bbl band. It is accompanied by 2 reproduction Metcalf blocks and a spare Metcalf lockplate. Also accompanied by a socket bayonet with metal sheath with swiveling frog. CONDITION: Retains about 75% of an old reblue. Stock was lightly sanded before the refinish. Metcalf bar has a brown patina with light pitting. Sling is scuffed and cracked, but still solid. One of the repro blocks is cracked. The other appears to be like new. Bayonet is near new. Edwards Collection 4-58470 (1,000-2,000)

1506
$805.00

CARTRIDGE BLOCK FOR METCALF LOADING DEVICE. Wood block holds 8 cartridges. Reverse side, which has mounting lugs, is marked on paper seal “8 RIFLE – BALL / Caliber .45. 70Grains Musket Powder. / Put up at Springfield Armory, Feby.1876”. The opposite side is marked “CARTRIDGES / Bullet, .405 Grains. / Made at Frankford Arsenal June.1875”. Tear string is still in place. CONDITION: Label is mostly oil-stained and is difficult to read. There are chips to the varnish coating on the tear string end. Lower half of seal has been torn, and there are chips on edge of upper seal, which has compression cracks, but has not been opened. Edwards Collection 4-58548 FS158 (1,000-3,000)

1507
$2,300.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 45/70. SN 465568. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1889. Standard features. 18-1/2” bayonet with metal scabbard and brass hanger on leather frog. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% blue on bbl, 90% on lockplate, 50% on buttplate. Brilliant casehardening colors on breechblock. Mechanically fine. Bright bore. Bayonet is excellent with slight wear on edges. Frog is chipped and cracked. Edwards Collection 4-58492 FS149 (1,500-2,250)

1508
$1,610.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1884 TRAP DOOR. Cal. 45-70. SN 461952. This is an excellent example of an 84-89 trap door rifle. It shows lots and lots of condition, in and out, and is 100% orig up to and including the trowel bayonet. CONDITION: Receiver and bbl show 98%+ orig finish, but are heavily coated in a dried grease. Rear sight is a Buffington, and is in brand new condition, but also heavily coated with grease. Mod. 84 breech block shows nearly all of its orig vivid case colors, but once again this is entirely coated in heavy grease. Sideplate shows 98% of its orig finish, but is coated also. The trigger guard assembly shows 98%+ orig blue and has had most of dried grease cleaned off of it to exhibit its condition. Bands and cleaning rod exhibit new. Buttplate shows 90% orig finish with the only wear being on the 2 protruding edges. Trowel bayonet shows 80% of the orig blue on the handle assembly with some rust present, predominantly toward the rear. Polished area of the trowel bayonet exhibits some light and scattered pitting around the edges, but is overall fine. Buttstock shows near excellent with a very prominent “SWP 1889” cartouche and script circle “P” inspector mark is very prominent. There is however some scattered bruising primarily on the left side of the buttstock that is noticeable, but doesn’t stand out. No scabbard or wood plug is present for the bayonet. 4-58737 BK73 (1,750-2,500)

1509
$575.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH SLING. Cal. 45/70. SN 105604. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Two cartouches, “SWP” dated 1879, and “JSA” dated 1898. Bridge of receiver over chamber is marked “MASS”. There is a “T” on top of bbl at breech instead of the “R” normally found in that position. CONDITION: Mostly gray/brown patina with some blue on hammer. Stock is very good. Mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58481 (500-800)

1510
$977.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 45/70. SN 77641. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Although this rifle falls in the serial number range of the Model 1877, it retains the high arch breechblock, and thus must be considered a Model 1873. An iron plaque has been nailed to the right side of the buttstock marked “JGBC / FRB”. “ESA” cartouche is dated 1877. Bayonet, scabbard, and frog are standard. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with scattered spots of orig blue. Stock has normal handling marks plus filled hole in bottom of butt. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is fine. Edwards Collection 4-58473 (500-800)

1511
$1,150.00

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 RAMROD BAYONET RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 341254. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1886. Two-hole compartment under trapdoor in butt contains only a Model 1879 takedown tool. Headless shell extractor is missing. Globe attachment covering front sight. Ramrod bayonet has sloping catch notches with no overlap on swiveling catch. Only 1,000 of these were made. Buffington rear sight has “R” marking at top. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Stock has normal handling marks. Left ear of receiver has been broken off and repaired. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Replacement breechblock does not quite fit, but can be made to work. Edwards Collection 4-58490 FS150 (2,000-3,000)

1512
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 RIFLE WITH RAMROD BAYONET AND SLING. Cal. 50/70. SN 541446. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. “SWP” cartouche dated 1892. Issue marks “25 / 19” on right side of stock. “19 / 25TH”on tang of buttplate. Two-hook sling is unmarked. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 40% blue mixed with brown patina on bbl and lockplate. Mostly brown patina on trigger guard and buttplate. 70% casehardening colors on breechblock. Mechanically fine. Bore is evenly pitted. Sling is scuffed and cracked. Edwards Collection 4-58493 (750-1,250)

1513
$3,220.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1886 EXPERIMENTAL CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 340859. 24” rnd bbl. Only 1,000 of these were made. Note the single bbl band toward the front of the stock, which is longer than normal. Front sling swivel is curved to wrap around stock when carbine is in boot attached to saddle. Rear sight is marked “XC”. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1886. CONDITION: Very good. Gray/brown patina overall with spots of surface rust and scattered light pitting. Traces of blue in protected places. Stock has numerous dents and dings but is still solid. Rack number “3” is on brass plate nailed to bottom of stock at butt. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58488 (3,500-4,500)

1514
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLERING CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 32325. 22” rnd bbl. Standard early markings on breechblock “MODEL / 1873 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”. Lock has large eagle followed by “US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873”. Stepped rear sight is also an early feature, but stock is the later type with short wrist. No cartouche is visible. There is a sling ring and bar on left side of stock, and stacking swivel on bbl band. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with light to moderate pitting, mostly on bbl. Stock has numerous dents and scratches, with some chips near buttplate. Mechanically good. Bore is poor. Edwards Collection 4-58469 FS113 (1,500-2,500)

1515
$1,955.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 208932*. 22” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield Model 1873 markings. Meaning of star after serial number is still not known. Model 1890 bbl band/sight protector has been installed. CONDITION: Fine. 80% thinning blue on bbl, 70% on lockplate, and 50% on buttplate. Bright casehardening colors on breechblock. Stock has been lightly cleaned and there are small cracks at rear of lockplate. Mechanically good. Bore is bright. Edwards Collection 4-58483 (1,500-2,500)

1516
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLERING CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 139365. 22” rnd bbl. Compartment under trapdoor in buttplate contains the two-piece cleaning rod and headless shell extractor. An incorrect front sight cover has been installed. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1881. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina mixed with surface rust and pitting. Short crack at rear of lockplate. Stock is otherwise fine. Mechanically fine. Bore has moderate pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58482 (750-1,250)

1517
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 SADDLERING CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 414149. 22” rnd bbl. Standard markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1888. Model 1890 bbl band with protection for rear sight has been added to this gun. Headless shell extractor and two-piece ramrod are under trapdoor in buttplate. CONDITION: Retains most of reblue finish on bbl, action, and lock with 60% orig blue on trigger guard, 20% on buttplate. Stock cracked at rear of lockplate with large mildew stain on left side near butt. Mechanically fine. Bore is evenly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58495 (1,000-1,500)

1518
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 SADDLERING CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 379554. 22” rnd bbl. Standard markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche dated 1887. Headless shell extractor and two-piece ramrod are under trapdoor in buttplate. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with traces of orig blue. Wood has numerous dents and scratches with some signs of cleaning and two gouges to rear of sling ring bar. Action is fine. Bore is lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58491 (800-1,600)

1519
$862.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 493. 26” rnd bbl. Standard Model 1873 markings on lockplate. Only date, 1881, appears on breechblock. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1883. Forearm ramrod channel has been filled with dowel, and single screw attaching bbl to stock goes through this. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered surface rust and light pitting. Some light repairs at front of lockplate with cracks at lockplate screws. Mechanically good. Bore is poor. Edwards Collection 4-58485 FS151 (1,500-2,000)

1520
$2,070.00

SPRINGFIELD/MEACHAM SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 40/65. SN 21120. 30” oct bbl. These rifles were advertised by E. C. Meacham & Co. of St. Louis in their catalogues staring in 1879. They must have had surplus or condemned actions, as the Model 1873 was still in service at that time. The bbls were made by William Davenport. Sights are Sharps. Rear sight on this one is of the buckhorn or western type, designed for Sharps by J. P. Lower of Denver. The front sight has large German silver blade. Wrist and forearm are coarsely checkered. The Schnabel forearm tip has ebony insert. The bbl band spring inlet in forearm has been filled. Sliding trapdoor in buttplate. Rear sight is standard ski jump type marked “R” on left side. Front sight is folding Beech type. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with widely scattered light pitting, mostly on buttplate. Action is fine. Bore is good with light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58468 FS112 (2,000-4,000)

1521
$575.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 67666. 29-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard early Springfield marks on lockplate and breechblock. Issue numbers “25” are stamped on bbl tang and stock ahead of buttplate tang. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall mixed with surface rust and light pitting. Traces of blue on lockplate. Stock has been broken and repaired at wrist with normal handling marks elsewhere. Action is good. Bore is lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58471 (500-1,000)

1522
$575.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 101833. 29-1/2” rnd bbl. Ski jump sight. Made without sling swivels. Has a stacking swivel on front bbl band only. Also has early long grip stock, apparently left over from 1873 production. Approximately 5,000 of these were made. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1890, five years after the production of this cadet rifle. CONDITION: 50% blue mixed with brown patina and light surface rust. Stock has minor handling marks. Action is fine. Edwards Collection 4-58480 (500-1,000)

1523
$1,035.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CADET RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 45/70. SN 255112. 29-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1886. 16-1/2” bayonet. CONDITION: 80% blue on bbl and lock, 50% on trigger guard and buttplate. Stock has been lightly cleaned but not sanded. Action is good. Mechanically fine. Very good bore. Bayonet has 85% blue with scattered light surface rust. Edwards Collection 4-58489 FS148 (800-1,600)

1524
$805.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CADET RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 566903. 29-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate and breechblock. “SWP” cartouche is dated 1893. Two-hook leather sling is a later addition. CONDITION: Brown patina overall with some blue on sight. Wood has normal handling marks. Mechanically fine. Very good bore. Edwards Collection 4-58494 (700-1,250)

1525
$402.00

ASSEMBLED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 12577. 24” rnd bbl. The low arch breechblock has late Model 1873 marking without eagle head or arrows. Short wrist stock has partial saddle ring bar inserted in left side, but remains of round escutcheon are visible under new inletting. Stock extends to within 2-3/4” of the muzzle, but does not have tip installed. Ramrod is missing. Ski jump sight has also been installed. 2-hole compartment under trapdoor in buttplate, one holding headless shell extractor. Door does not completely close. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with scattered light pitting. Numerous dents and dings on wood. Action is functional. Bore is dark. Edwards Collection 4-58487 (500-1,000)

1526
$1,265.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1867 NAVY CADET ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 50/45. 32-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked with anchor on left side of frame and “P / F.C.W.” on right. Remington patent marking is on upper tang. No cartouche appears on stock. Issue marks “C / 379’” stamped on upper tang of buttplate. Only 498 of these were made. CONDITION: Bbl and bands have been cleaned to white. Receiver has a spotted brown patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting. Stock has many dents and scratches. Butt has been lightly sanded and re-oiled. Mechanically good. Edwards Collection 4-58455 FS123 (1,000-2,000)

1527
$1,840.00

SPRINGFIELD/REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK NAVY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. This is the first type, with rear sight near receiver and anchor in front of rear sight. Faint “P / H.B.R” inspector marks are on left side of receiver. No cartouche is visible. Bayonet lug has come loose from bbl but is present. The 20” straight single fuller blade is marked “U.S N / G.G.S / 1870” on left ricasso with Ames 3-line marking on the right. The “G.G.S” marking is faint on top of the hilt. Scabbard is leather with brass throat and tip. Leather frog is black. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on bbl showing signs of cleaning. Darker gray patina on action has scratches and dents. Butt has been cracked, repaired, and refinished. Forearm is orig, with minor chips at rear. Bayonet blade has been cleaned. Brass parts have a dark patina. Leather is scratched and chipped with a slight bend at tip. Frog has been modified to fit this bayonet. Edwards Collection 4-58458 FS124 (1,500-2,000)

1528
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD/REMINGTON MODEL 1870 NAVY RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 50. 32-1/2” rnd bbl. Marked with eagle over “USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870” on right side of receiver, an anchor on top of bbl, and “P / H.B.R” individually stamped on left side of bbl. Number “22” is stamped on left side of stock. CONDITION: Most of a dull reblue remains on action, including hammers. Bbl, bands, and buttplate have a gray patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Stock has cracks at wrist and buttplate. Wood has been refinished. Mechanically good. Bore is bright, but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58459 (750-1,500)

1529
$1,265.00

REMINGTON/SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ARMY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 50/70. 36” rnd bbl. Marked with eagle over “U.S / SPRINGFIELD / 1872” on right side of receiver, “MODEL 1871.” on left with two-line patent information on upper tang and “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. The 18” socket bayonet is marked “US” at the base. It has metal scabbard but no frog. 10,000 of these were made using Remington actions with all other parts being made at Springfield. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. Stock is fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Bore is poor. Bayonet is fine. Scabbard has minor dents and pitting where the frog was. Edwards Collection 4-58464 FS111 (1,250-2,250)

1530
$5,175.00

RARE SPRINGFIELD/LEE MODEL 1875 RIFLE. Cal. 45/70 NSN 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked “U.S / PAT. MAR. 18. 1875.” on upper tang. “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock and “P” in a circle on bottom of stock, behind trigger guard. A single “T” is in the same position. James Paris Lee invented this rifle in 1875, and 143 of them were made at Springfield. CONDITION: Excellent. Little wear except on trigger guard, which still retains 75% of blue with lesser amounts missing from hammer and breechblock. Stock shows almost no signs of handling. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright. Edwards Collection 4-58474 FS122 (3,000-5,000)

1531
$1,725.00

RARE WARD BURTON CARBINE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 22” rnd bbl. Marked eagle followed by “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD 1871” on left side of receiver and “WARD BURTON PATENT / DEC.20.1859 FEB.21.1871” on top of bolt. Initials “W.O.G.” have been stamped in stock at butt and on left side at rear of receiver. Small number “43” has been stamped in the comb just ahead of buttplate. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to a smooth gray. Stock has two large rub marks on left cheek and another at rear of saddle ring bar, but is otherwise sound with normal dents and scratches. Mechanically good. Bore is bright but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58466 FS126 (2,000-3,000)

1532
$3,450.00

RARE WARD BURTON RIFLE. Cal. 50/70. NSN. 32-5/8” rnd bbl. Marked eagle followed by “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD 1871” on left side of receiver and “WARD BURTON PATENT / DEC.20.1859 FEB.21.1871” on top of bolt. “JWK” and “ESA” cartouches on left side of stock. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Bore is very good with light pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58465 (1,500-3,000)

1533
$2,530.00

WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS FIRST MODEL ARMY CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 2705. 24” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line Winchester marking on left side of receiver. “U.S. / V / P / eagle head” on top of bbl at rear. “H.N.” inspector marks on bolt and bolt handle. No cartouche visible on wood. Nickel-plated trap at front of forearm covers two-piece cleaning rod, which is still present. Winchester furnished the action and buttplate; the rest of the parts were made at Springfield. Only 400 of these were made. CONDITION: About 1/2 the blue remains, mixed with surface rust and pitting. Bolt has been cleaned. Most of the nickel remains on the forearm tip. Mechanically good. Front sight blade has been replaced. Has usual cracks at wrist, and there is another crack at the forearm. Edwards Collection 4-58477 (1,000-2,000)

1534
$1,610.00

WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS SECOND MODEL ARMY CARBINE. Cal. 45/70. SN 12638. 24” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line Winchester markings on left side of receiver. U.S. inspector marks on bbl, receiver, and bolt. No cartouche is visible on stock. Receivers and buttplates of these were furnished to Springfield Armory, who built rest of parts and assembled the guns. Only 400 of them were made. Nickel-plated brass forearm tip contains the two-piece ramrod. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with areas of cleaning. Stock has been broken and repaired at wrist and on both sides of action. Mechanically good. Bore is lightly pitted. 4-58479 FS152 (1,000-1,500)

1535
$2,300.00

WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS FIRST MODEL NAVY RIFLE. SN 1450. Cal. 45/70. 29” rnd bbl. Marked with standard 3-line marking on left side of receiver. “anchor / US / anchor / V / P / eagle head” on bbl. “H.N.” inspector mark on bolt handle. No cartouche is visible on stock. 1,474 of these were made. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with scattered light surface rust and pitting. Usual cracks are on left side of stock at the disconnect switch. There are also minor chips missing at the butt. Mechanically needs work. Magazine appears to be jammed. Edwards Collection 4-58476 (750-1,250)

1536
$2,185.00

WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS SECOND MODEL NAVY RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. SN 4937. 29” rnd bbl. Standard 3-line Winchester marking on left side of receiver. “W.W.K / R / US / anchor / V / P / eagle head / H.N.” at rear of bbl. The Nettleton inspector marks also appear on bolt, bolt handle, extractor, and receiver. “SWP” cartouche at rear of stock is dated “1881”. Like other contract Hotchkiss rifles, these were assembled at Springfield Armory and except for the Hotchkiss action and buttplate had the parts made at Springfield. Only 999 of these were made. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with light surface rust and pitting. Stock has numerous dents and scratches and appears to have been varnished. Edwards Collection 4-58478 (850-1,500)

1537
$1,495.00

RARE CHAFFEE-REESE ARMY RIFLE. Cal. 45/70. NSN. 28” rnd bbl. Marked “U.S – SPRINGFIELD.- 1884.” on upper left rail of receiver. Standard proof marks at rear of bbl and “C-R” on left side of ski jump rear sight. “SWP” cartouche at rear of left side of stock is dated 1884. CONDITION: 80% blue on bbl and trigger guard. Gray patina with light pitting on action and buttplate. Stock has been broken and repaired through wrist with light sanding and refinish. Only one track appears to be in magazine tube. Bore is bright but lightly pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58486 (1,000-2,000)

1538
$4,025.00

RARE REMINGTON KEENE FRONTIER MODEL BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 213. Standard rifle with 24” rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band & sight with a replacement homemade blade. It has Remington’s military ladder rear sight. Receiver ring has a “P” proof mark with “W.W.K.” inspector initials & the arrow stamp of the Indian scouts. Left side of bbl & receiver have “H.N.” inspector stamps for Henry Nettleton. Left side of receiver is stamped “U.S.I.D 213”, the mark of the U.S. Interior Dept., which is also known as The Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut half-stock with the oval “HN” cartouche on left side of wrist, again for Henry Nettleton. Middle band and stock have sling swivels & there is smooth, steel, carbine/musket buttplate. This is an authentic Indian Police rifle issued in period of the 1880’s and apparently saw considerable frontier service. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains blue in sheltered areas with balance a light patina. Magazine tube retains about 90% orig blue with light surface rust. Receiver retains about 30% blue, mostly on sides. Stock has a long grain crack in right side with signs of heavy use, showing substantial saddle bow wear in front of the carrier opening, with nicks, dings & gouges. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59199 JR671 (5,000-8,000)

1539
$4,887.00

COLLECTION OF 36 INDIAN SCOUTS INSIGNIA. 1) Frame 1 includes 3 lrg silver insignia bearing crossed arrows surmounted by “USS” of the 1890 period; 1 hat wreath with “USS” c1895; 1 1902 “USS” Scout collar badge in dark bronze, no dots; 3 pair of bronze square dot “USS” collar devices; 1 pair of bronze rnd dot “USS” collar devices; 1 single rnd dot collar device; 1 single square dot collar device; 1 pair of brass rnd dot Scout “USS” collar devices; 1 single rnd dot Scout “USS” collar device. 2) Frame 2 includes 1 square dot “USS” collar device; 1 rnd dot “USS” collar device; 1 pair of 1912 Scout brass-colored “USS” rnd-shaped collar devices; 1 pair 1912 Scout bronze-colored “USS” rnd collar device; 1 1912 Scout bronze-colored smaller lettered “USS” rnd collar device; 1 1912 Scout bronze-colored large lettered “USS” collar device; 1 Cav. hat badge consisting of crossed sabers for the 6th Cav. L Troop; 1 1912 rnd bronze-colored “US” collar device; 1 rnd brass-colored “US” collar device, c1912; 1 rnd bronze-colored Scout device with crossed arrows, c1912; 1 rnd brass-colored Scout device with crossed arrows, c1912; 3 rnd brass-colored later period lapel badges with crossed arrows modeled after the Indian Scout badge; 1 unidentified plaque with “USS” over crossed arrows; 1 U.S. Department of Indian Affairs sale tag, Indian Police, 1888. 4-60314 CW9 (5,000-10,000)

1540
$1,380.00

SPRINGFIELD FIRST MODEL FENCING MUSKET. 36” part oct bbl. NSN. Stock is roughly turned with Blanchard lathe marks still on it. Metal is finished in the white. Only two bbl bands are installed. 170 of these were made in 1876 and 1877. This was made for the bayonet with the whalebone blade. CONDITION: Metal is fine. Wood is rough as turned. Edwards Collection 4-58472 FS133 (500-1,000)

1541
$345.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1907 FENCING MUSKET. These muskets were made from surplus trapdoor rifles with the new leather-covered spring steel practice bayonet screwed to front of bbl. Overall length simulated Model 1903 rifles. CONDITION: Leather on bayonet is worn through at tip, but generally good elsewhere. Gun is battered due to its use. Edwards Collection 4-58527 FS153 (500-1,000)

1542
$1,150.00

SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR TRAINING/FENCING RIFLE. Made from a trapdoor rifle with 24-1/2” bbl, having a bayonet stud on right side at muzzle with cut down stock & two bands without sling swivels. Breech block is dated “1878” and has had thumb latch cut off so it cannot be opened. It has a standard flat lockplate without hammer or internal parts and it has an 1873 buttplate without trapdoor. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a blue/brown patina and lockplate most of its orig blue. Breechblock has brilliant case colors. Stock is sound with bruises near toe with others on forestock and has an oil finish. 4-58521 JR670 (500-1,000)

1543
$0.00

RARE ORIGINAL SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1894 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. SN 4800. Very rare rifle with 30” bbl, pedestal mounted, blade front sight & a 2,000 yard orig ladder rear sight. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with split front band & stacking swivel, middle band with sling swivel & a corresponding sling swivel in buttstock. It has smooth, steel buttplate without trap. It has orig wiping rod in a channel in bottom of forestock. It also has an 1894 cartouche on left wrist. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl is a blue/brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas and on front band. Sideplate & cartridge box are a thin blue/gray patina and receiver is a blue/brown patina. Stock has a major repair through wrist and comb and overall retains about all of a restored finish with gouges on left side by receiver and normal use & handling marks elsewhere. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in grooves. 4-60688 JR669 (5,000-8,000)

1544
$2,587.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1892 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 8545. This is a good example of a ’92 Krag Rifle although it has had some minor updates. Would be a good candidate for someone who had access to a couple of small parts. CONDITION: As in virtually all ’92 Krags, this one has seen its share of service. Receiver shows approx. 10% of the case hardening with the balance turning to patina. Left sideplate is a later replacement and shows approx. 90% of the color. Magazine cover appears to be orig to the gun and shows approx. 70% finish with some very minor, very fine pitting in the blue. Bolt assembly shows orig and in good condition and extractor showing approx. 40% of the fire blue. Safety appears to be correct for this gun. Flat muzzle bbl shows approx. 65-70% finish with some very small spots of minor pitting in the exposed areas. Cleaning rod is a modern replacement. Type 2 front bbl band is also a replacement. I believe it to be a ’96, as it does not have the ramrod guide. Front bbl band shows 80% orig finish. Middle band shows approx. 40% orig finish, balance turning to plum. Rifle is equipped with an orig Krag sling that has been repaired and is very delicate. Trigger guard shows just patina with very little existence of orig finish. Buttstock is in good condition with numerous dents and dings from front to rear, but a very good “1894” cartouche and circle “P”. Upper hand guard assembly is in very good shape with just the smallest of dings throughout and no visible cracks. Orig ’92 Krag rear sight is in very good condition, showing better than 85% of the orig bright blue. No trap buttplate shows better than 50% of the orig bright blue finish. Mechanics are fine, and bore is dark with fairly strong rifling. All in all, this is a very good example of an extremely hard to get Krag and would be difficult to upgrade. Edwards Collection 4-58497 BK51 (5,000-10,000)

1545
$1,150.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1894/96 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 20613. This is a very good example of a 94/96 update Krag rifle that has been well kept throughout the year. It shows lots of condition for its age and the use that it has seen. It is mechanically fine but the action (could use just a little oil) and a nice bright bore. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 50% colors fading with some spotting underneath. Sideplate retains approx. 70% colors with also some spotting underneath. Magazine cover retains approx 45-50% colors. Trigger guard assembly retains approx. 70% bright blue with some dirt that could use a cleaning. Bbl assembly shows 85-90% blue with some dried grease at the wood line. Bbl also has muzzle cover/sight protector. Bbl bands (both) retain about 70% of their orig blue with some slight corrosion in spots. Rear sight assembly retains about 70% blue and is of the proper ’96 type. Buttstock has the Armory nicely filled cleaning rod groove that would be expected on this update, and although no cartouche is present, the circle “P” is still very present. Stock is in very good shape with fairly sharp finger grooves with some numerous small dents and dings, predominantly around the magazine assembly with 1 prominent, but not detracting scuff, on the right side approx. 2” in front of the buttplate. Rifle is equipped with a Mills “1880/94” web sling with brass accoutrements and is in good condition with some minor staining. Edwards Collection 4-58499 BK49 (1,500-2,500)

1546
$2,012.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 477317. This is a very pretty example of a 98’ Krag in Cal. 22 that has all the proper features, with the exception of the cal. 22 marking on the receiver is not present. There are also 6 holes drilled in the buttstock in front of the trigger guard and below the magazine an sideplate, that appear to be about 1/8” around that I cannot explain. There is also what appears to be a through-hole on the upper hand guard going from left to right about 1/2 way between the rivets and the rear sight. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 98% of the arsenal mottled blue finish as does the sideplate. The sideplate screw however is buggered. The magazine cover retains about 95% blue with the balance turning patina. Inside of receiver and bolt assembly show almost no use. Bbl assembly shows 85-90% blue with some marks on the top that appear to be rack marks, as well as a couple of small patches of light rust. The “1901” rear sight assembly show about 90% with a fair amount of dried grease on it. The trigger guard assembly also shows about 90% or better bright blue with just a little oxidation around the screws. The middle band however shows no finish at all as if it never had any. The buttplate assembly shows approx. 85% of the blue with thinning on high edges. The buttstock is in good condition with the exception of the 6 holes spoke of earlier, with a very nice “1902” dated cartouche and proof mark. There is however a significant amount of coarse chipping on both sides of the rear swing swivel. Finger grooves are fairly sharp and the balance of the stock is in good condition with just minor scores and dings that do not detract from it very much. The top hand guard is in very good condition with a couple of minor dings in it and no cracks. It does however have the aforementioned hole drilled through it. Mechanically fine. Bore shows excellent with just a little dirt. 4-58741 BK74 (2,500-5,000)

1547
$4,542.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 KRAG “GALLERY PRACTICE” RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 476918. This 1898 Krag Gallery practice rifle falls into the proper range and proper modification for being a type 3 Gallery Practice Krag. The gun appears to be 100% orig. It is in the correct SN range, correct markings, everything is as it should be for the very rare 22 Gallery gun. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 30% of the orig case colors with the balance fading to grey. Sideplate retains approx. 50% with the balance also fading to grey. Magazine cover retains about 65% with the balancing plumbing. Trigger guard assembly, though containing much finish, has turned to plum. 22-bbl assembly retains approx. 50-60% of the orig blue with a slightly dark, but in excellent condition, bore. Rifle is also equipped with a front sight/muzzle protector. Stock is in very good condition with the exception of a 1” x 1/2” x 1/8” deep chip at the bottom right hand corner of the cartouche. Also 4 notches and an “X” carved in at the top of the grip. Balance of the stock is excellent condition with a very legible cartouche, unfortunately the knick goes through the last 2 numbers of the cartouche. Upper hand guard is in exceptional condition with very minor dings. Rifle has 03 type sling, but is torn at the bottom. Edwards Collection 4-58508 BK52 (3,000-5,000)

1548
$920.00

*UNUSUAL ALTERATION OF A KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 22. NSN. It appears that someone, possibly an arsenal, has altered a Krag receiver & stock by inserting a Remington 22 receiver into Krag receiver with its entire bbl and magazine tube. Both sideplate & cartridge box have been removed & replaced with flat steel plates. The right rear of 22 receiver has a homemade thumb safety. It has a 23” rnd bbl with military style sleeve front sight, two bands with stacking swivel & sling swivels and a Krag upper handguard with a filled sight cutout. It has Krag trigger guard & smooth buttplate with trap and an 1896 cartouche. Bottom of forestock, between two upper bands, has an oval cutout for loading magazine. Left side of receiver is mounted with a solid base containing a Weaver Model 329 3/4” tube scope. Altogether a most unusual piece, possibly built by military as a sub-caliber practice rifle or simply the creation of some ingenious gunsmith. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 75% flaked blue & receiver 50-60% old refinish. Stock has a crack on left side in front of the sideplate cutout, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and an unusual groove on left side of forearm. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, good optics. 4-59131 JR668 (3,000-5,000)

1549
$2,990.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1892 KRAG “SHORT” RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 9769. This 1892 Krag is listed by the consignor as an experimental short rifle with a 24” bbl with the muzzle turned for a bayonet (similar to constabulary carbine). I personally have never seen or heard of one and have found absolutely no information pertaining to one being made but that is not saying that they didn’t. The government and the armory in particular were known to do a lot of experimenting to come up with new ideas. Rifle appears to be in fairly orig 1892 pattern with the only modifications being shortening of the front end. CONDITION: Receiver retains about 20-25% of its orig case mottling with a lot of silvering coming through. Sideplate is in approx. the same condition as receiver and is believed to be original. Magazine assembly is in better condition retaining 50-60% of its finish turning patina with its balance beginning to silver. Bolt shows oxidation from being stored with grease on it and should clean up to be fine, as will carriage assembly inside receiver. This appears to have been store for some time in grease. Bbl retains approx. 65-70% of its orig finish, turning plum, with rough bore but retains the flat surface on the front and not much blue at all where bbl was turned to accept bayonet. Ramrod bayonet appears to be a type 3 that has been shortened to correspond to the rifle. The correct, 2nd type, 92’ front band assembly exhibits approx. 50% of its finish turning plum. Middle band assembly is patina with just a little blue in protected areas. Trigger guard retains about 40% of its finish, though silvering and spotty. No trap buttplate has about 75% patina with silvering around the edges. Buttstock shows no evidence of a cartouche and is in pretty good shape with minor dings and mars throughout, but nothing any bigger than 3/16” around. Finger grooves are still reasonably sharp. Upper hand guard and orig 1892 rifle rear sight are in good condition with very few dents to the hand guard and no cracks exhibited and about 50% on the sight with some oxidation. All in all, this is a fine rifle that I just have information on. Edwards Collection 4-58498 BK63 (3,500-7,500)

1550
$1,150.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1899 KRAG “CONSTABULARY” CARBINE (ASSEMBLED). Cal. 30. SN 227832. Rifle bears a striking resemblance to a Philippine constabulary carbine, but my feeling is that has been an orig 99’ barreled action that had the modifications done and was installed on a (possibly) reproduction stock, or at least a replacement stock. Sights are not carbine as required. Stock does not have “JFC” cartouche as required, and upon taking the metal out of the wood I have come to notice that this particular 99’ Krag Carbine as a carbine by the corrosion to the bottom of the bbl where it was in a carbine stock for an extended period of time. Being that these were made up from 1899 Carbines and were done in the early 1900’s, I don’t feel that this amount of corrosion could have been possible. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 75% finish turning plum. Side cover still has very nice mottling which is just beginning to silver. Magazine cover retains some 90% of its color, although turning plum. Bolt assembly has a nice even patina and there is still about 75% nitride blue on the extractor. Bbl assembly, in stock, shows approx. 75% thinning/aged blue with modified muzzle for bayonet. Bore is in fair condition with some pitting toward the muzzle end and gets better as you go back towards the receiver. Bbl bands retain 85% of a bright orig blue. Trigger guard assembly retains approx. 75-80% of the orig blue turning plum around the screws. Buttplate retains about 50% orig blue with some touch-up evident. Buttstock appears near new on the outside and brand new on the inside with just a couple of minor scuffs being evident and very sharp finger grooves. Upper hand guard is the long-wood type commonly used on 98’ rifles and 99’ carbines and is in excellent condition though not matching in age or color with the stock. Mechanically this rifle is sound. Edwards Collection 4-58522 BK65 (1,500-3,000)

1551
$1,265.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1896 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 66498. This is a nice example of an early mod. ’96 Krag with a cartouche of “1897”. It is in overall very good condition with a nice bright bore and a wonderfully smooth action. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 30% of the mottled blue finish more prominent toward the front hand guard assembly with the balance fading to patina. Sideplate assembly retains approx. 10-15% of the finish and is also fading to patina. Magazine assembly retains approx. 50% of the finish with the balance fading to patina. Bbl retains better than 90% of its orig blue and is in very good condition with no fading or rust present and is complimented by a muzzle cap/sight cover. Front bbl band retains approx. 85% of the nice blue as does the middle band. Buttstock is in very good condition with a very minimum of dings in it, predominantly around the finger grooves and top of wrist. Trigger guard assembly retains 50% of its blue. Cartouche is very present and very legible as is the “P” inspection proof. Upper hand guard is in excellent shape, as well has no cracks, and no dings in it. ’96 rear sight is in very good condition retaining approx 85% of its orig finish. Buttplate retains approx. 40% of its finish with cleaning rod and oiler in the butt. Mechanically it is excellent. Edwards Collection 4-58500 BK48 (1,100-1,600)

1552
$948.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 422422. This 1898/1903 Krag is towards the very end of production and is in exceptional condition seeing very little use throughout its life. It is 100% correct, including the sling and is very exceptional condition, just aside of being mint. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% or better of a vivid mottling type case hardening, as does the side cover. Magazine retains approx. 90-95% of the same. Bolt assembly, thought containing dried grease, is in excellent condition as is the extractor that I’m sure a little oil would help bring out the nitride blue color in. Rear sight assembly (1901), is in excellent condition, retaining 95% of its orig finish. Bbl assembly retains 90% of its orig finish, though the exposed area on top is beginning to plum. Bbl assembly also has 1 small bright spot between the 2 bands obviously from being in a rack. Also a few very minor scratches toward the muzzle of the bbl Front bbl band assembly retains 90% of the blue and is beginning to plum. Middle band shows about new. Trigger housing has turned to plum. Buttstock assembly shows very good with a very prominent cartouche and proof mark, and very sharp finger grooves, although the front of the buttstock, just to the rear of the front band has seen some damage. Several fair size dents in the bottom of the buttstock just behind the front band, extending approx. 2 1/2”-3”. With the exception of that wood shows about new, the upper hand guard has one very small ding between the 2 rivets measuring approx. 1/8”-1/4”. Bore shows as new. Mechanics are excellent. Edwards Collection 4-58506 BK50 (800-1,200)

1553
$690.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 KRAG RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 178227. This “1899” dated Krag Rifle is well-used, but still fairly pleasing to look at. It would be a nice example for a beginning collector, or a collector on a budget that cannot afford mint piece, but still retains all the nice features of an orig ’98 Krag. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 40% mottling case colors with the sideplate appearing to have been replaced and retaining approx. 70%. Sideplate screw is a modern replacement. Magazine cover retains about 60% orig colors, beginning to silver at the top. Bolt is still in nice polished condition with what appears to be a light coat of grease and approx. 90% still on the extractor. Bbl has approx. 10-15% faded blue above the wood line with the smallest bit of pin prick pitting scattered. Front bbl band assembly retains about 70% fading colors with some light rush present. Middle band retains very little blue, but has no rust or corrosion on it. Trigger guard assembly retains approx. 90% of the blue with some very light scattered rust just starting. Buttplate is better than most and retains approx. 85% vivid blue with 1” x 1” flake at the top, near the toe and several very minor scuffs along the way. Rear sight assembly is a mod. “1898” and has about 30% of the blue remaining and is unmolested. Buttstock is in good condition with fairly sharp finger grooves, but numerous chips and dents primarily forward of the magazine assembly, getting heavier as they reach the front band. Upper hand guard is in very good condition with just a few small bruises and no cracks. Mechanics are outstanding. Bore shows heavy use with corrosion throughout. May clean up some. Edwards Collection 4-58505 BK46 (750-1,000)

1554
$3,162.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1895 KRAG CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 27833. This appears to be a nice orig example of a ’95 Krag Carbine that is in pretty good shape considering that they did most of the work up to and including the Rough Riders. This particular example has a fair amount of condition as well as a very legible “1896” cartouche and proof mark. CONDITION: Receiver retains 85% of the orig mottled blue with the sideplate retaining approx. 65%. Magazine cover retains approx. 90% of its finish and bolt is polished beginning to patina with the blue on the extractor beginning to fade. Bbl retains approx. 80% of the orig blue. Well-worn bore still exhibits some brightness to it. Bbl band and rear sight base retain approx. 15-20% blue which is patinated while the rear sight carbon leaf retains some 80%. Front & rear sights are both the correct Carbine sights. Front sight retains about 50% of the orig blue. Buttstock, though seeing a fair amount of use, is in good condition with a very legible cartouche and a nice fit to the saddle bar. Trigger guard assembly is faded to a grayish-brown patina. Buttplate retains approx. 50% of a fading blue. Upper hand guard is in fair condition with one approx. 1” x 1” dent directly behind the rivet and a repaired crack that runs from the rear sight to the receiver ring. Mechanics are excellent. This is one of the better surviving examples of a ’95 Krag Carbine that I’ve had the opportunity to inspect. Edwards Collection 4-58501 BK47 (1,200-2,000)

1555
$1,610.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1896 KRAG CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 70847. This is a pleasing, but fairly well-used example of a ’96 Krag Carbine that is 100% correct. CONDITION: Approx. 40-50% fading finish on the receiver and sideplate. Approx. 25% finish on the magazine cover, but with no rust or corrosion existing. Bolt is starting to patina as well as the blue fading on the extractor with the remaining coverage of about 30%. Bbl assembly is equipped with a sight cover and retains about 60-65% blue that may have had the slightest bit of touchup somewhere along the line, however still remains very pleasing to look at. Bbl band and rear carbine sight assembly are faded to patina and the bore of this rifle shows extensive use with moderate pitting throughout, although rifling is still fairly strong. Trigger guard assembly is about 80% blue, but faded to patina with one small dent at the very bottom. “1897” cartouche buttstock is in good condition with minor dings throughout, primarily on the left side, and the finger grooves still have a fair sharpness to them. Upper hand guard assembly is in excellent condition with 1 or 2 small dings and no cracks. Buttplate shows about 20% fading blue. Although well used, this Carbine is still very pleasing to look at overall, and would be a nice addition to a collection. Edwards Collection 4-58503 BK44 (1,100-1,800)

1556
$632.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1896 KRAG. Cal. 30. SN 49804. This is an 1896 Krag rifle that has been modified to carbine length. It appears to have a correct carbine stock as there is no provision for a rear swing swivel, but it is also not equipped with a saddle bar. It does have the large bolt cutout for an 1896, so therefore there is a question about the wood. As a 96’, it should have a saddle bar, and there is no question that it is pre 98 wood. But it also cannot be described as a cut down rifle, because there is no repair as to where there was a swing swivel. The bbl has been expertly cut down to carbine length, 20”, although you can see some discoloration where they soldered the sight base on to the bbl. The rear sight is also a rifle sight. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx 50% of its orig finish turning to patina with silvering around the edges. Sideplate also retains approx. 40% of the finish which is also turning to patina. Magazine cover retains approx 85% of a deep blue with some small patches of rust on the handle where you open and close it. Bbl retains about 60% of its blue, thinning, with some slight patches of rust and front 3” of bbl have been touched up after sight was replanted. Bore shows as well-used with pitting present and may clean up to good with a good scrubbing. Buttstock, as described before, is similar to a mod. 99’ with no provision for a saddle bar, although it does have the radius cut out around the bolt area of a 92’, 94’, 96’. Buttstock has never had any provision for swing swivel or saddle bar. There is no cartouche present. Stock is in pretty good condition with some slight dings and mar and fairly sharp finger grooves. The hand guard assembly is “1899” long wood with a hump and is in good condition with a couple very minor dents and no cracks. Mechanics are fine. Overall this is a rather nicely done composite. Edwards Collection 4-58502 BK81 (500-1,000)

1557
$1,150.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 KRAG CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 138879. This is a nice, pleasing example of an 1898 Krag Carbine with the exception of having a rear rifle sight. The mechanics are excellent and the gun is very pleasing to look at. CONDITION: Receiver and sideplate assembly still retain their mottled finish although the receiver is beginning to plum. Loading gate retains approx. 75-80% of the blue and is in good condition. Bbl assembly retains approx. 80-85% of its orig finish with some minor dings, but is turning plum where it is not covered by the wood as is the correct front carbine sight. Bbl band is in excellent condition retaining 90%+ of its orig blue with just the slightest area of small pitting approx. 1/2” above the spring catch. Rear sight is not the correct Carbine sight as it has an 1800-yd graduation and no letter ”C” on it. Trigger guard retains about 70% orig blue coverage with a couple of small nicks in it. Buttplate retains about 50% orig finish, turning to plum. Buttstock is in very good shape with numerous light scuffs to it, and a slight crack between the sideplate and the saddle bar, but has a fairly readable “1898” cartouche and circle “P”. Upper hand guard is in good condition with a couple small nicks and what appears to be repaired crack that extends from the rivet on the right hand side to the receiver ring. This is very common for these hand guards. Mechanics are excellent and bore is well-used with barely discernable rifling, but not pitted. Edwards Collection 4-58504 BK45 (1,000-1,500)

1558
$1,495.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1899 KRAG CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 355244. This is a nice example of a “1901” era built Krag Carbine with the shorter forearm & hand guard assembly. Rifle has a headless cocking piece on the bolt. It has the proper “1901” Carbine sights, front and rear. Gun is in excellent mechanical condition showing little use with a somewhat bright bore that is a little dark in the grooves, but overall a very nice example of this ’99 Krag. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 90% mottled glue to the receiver and side cover with the prominent wear being inside, along the extractor. Magazine cover retains approx. 80% of the orig finish. Bbl retains 80-85% of its orig blue, but shows some signs of having surface corrosion cleaned off of it at some point. Front & rear sights are in excellent condition retaining better than 90% of their finish. Bbl band retains approx. 80% of its finish, but is very pleasing. Trigger guard assembly retains better than 90% finish with a slight discoloration and some surface corrosion in the area of the front screw. Buttplate retains approx. 45-50% coverage, but has no signs of corrosion or rust on it. Buttstock is in excellent condition with fairly sharp finger grooves and a very legible “1901” dated cartouche and a very small number of “78” just in front of the buttplate tang. Stock has no significant scarring or marring, and the hand guard is in excellent condition with one very small dent approx. 2” in front of the receiver and 1/2” above the stock on the left hand side, but hardly noticeable upon inspection. Overall a very nice Krag Carbine. Edwards Collection 4-58509 BK43 (1,250-2,000)

1559
$1,955.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1899 KRAG CARBINE. Cal. 30/40. SN 225691. This is a good example of a “end of the run” 1899 Krag Carbine. It retains a fair amount of finish, good wood, a decent bore and the correct sights. The bolt also has a headless cocking piece that is somewhat common on 1899 carbines. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 80% fading case colors with left cover retaining approx. 90%. Magazine cover retains approx. 90% of its color also. Bolt is polished with the extractor retaining approx. 95% of its fire blue. Bbl is in good condition, retaining approx 85-90% of its finish with some weather frosting on the outside as well as 3 or 4 small dings just above the front band. Bore is somewhat bright, but well used, however does show a fair amount of rifling (possibly leaded). Front and rear sights, as well as sight cover, all have the “C” markings in the proper places and are correct for this gun as well as retaining very good finish. Trigger guard assembly retains 95% of its bright orig blue with the buttstock retaining approx. 20% turning to plum with a rack number of “218” on the tang. Buttstock is in excellent condition with a very legible “1899” cartouche and the proof mark being just slightly less prominent. It has very sharp finger grooves and no significant marring at all, and is of the long wood type. Upper hand guard, which is the same as the rifle hand guard, is in excellent condition with no significant marring or cracks. Action works smoothly, soundly and is mechanically fine. Edwards Collection 4-58507 BK38 (900-1,800)

1559a
$0.00

VERY RARE ORIGINAL KRAG CARBINE WOODEN SHIPPING CRATE. Turn of the century US military shipping crate that originally contained 10 Krag carbines, screwdrivers, 10 sight covers and 10 oilers. You will occasionally see rifle shipping crates for the Krag, but this is the first carbine crate I’ve ever seen. I can see no Springfield Armory marks on the box, but the writing that is visible is in black stencil and each end reads as follows: 586. 10 Carbines, Cal .30 (looks like M. U). 96 Rear Sights, C&R (Cleaned and Repaired) March 1902, (obscured, but may be a 2) Screwdrivers, 10 Sight Covers, 10 Oilers. You can see a rifle shipping crate on page 100 of Franklin Mallory’s The Krag Rifle Story II for a comparison. SIZE: Crate measures 48″ long by 16 3/8″ wide by 14 3/8″ high. There are what appear to be two horsehair rope handles on each end, presumably for a two man carry. Inside the box are wooden dividers or spacers designed to lay 5 carbines alternating muzzle for butt end to form one row of carbines and then switch direction and lay the top row of 5 to give you a total of 10 carbines. The lid of the crate is typical military in that it was designed to screw into the sides of the crate for shipment and upon arriving at the fort or depot, have the screws removed and most likely, the lid discarded. This is an incredible opportunity for the advanced Krag collector to acquire an extremely hard to find accessory for their collection. CONDITION: Near good to good. Box itself is solid but shows wear to the stenciling, which, while legible, is faint. Edges of the crate lid, bottom corners and front and back panels show use, and are scuffed and rounded as might be expected of a 100 plus year old box. Splotch of white paint on top of the lid, which also has a 14″ crack to the lid running lengthwise but is held in place by the crossbar underneath. Someone did write on the crate in what appears to be black crayon in a few spots which is faint and illegible. Both horsehair handles have areas of wear and fraying – picking up the crate by them is NOT recommended. 4-58250 (2,000 -4,000)

1560
$3,450.00

VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 STRAIGHT PULL MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 236. SN 11674. 24” rnd bbl. Standard 2-line marking on left side of receiver. This is the civilian version without the caliber marking or model marking on receiver. Rear sling swivel is removable type that has eyes at front of magazine and near toe of the butt. Top wood surrounds rear sight and is held by middle bbl band. Steel guard with a “U” inspector mark has been added to front sight. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% blue overall worn only at right side of bolt. Stock has minor dents and scratches. Action is fine. Front bbl band has a bayonet fixture. Approximately 3,800 of these were made. 4-58747 FS156 (2,000-3,000)

1560a
$1,437.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER/LEE STRAIGHT PULL BAYONET. Marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” 8-1/8” single fuller blade with short return. Walnut scales riveted to hilt with steel rivets. Leather scabbard has blued steel throat and drag. Belt loop is attached to throat with steel washer and rivet. Wire belt catch is missing. CONDITION: Near new with slight scratches along sharp edges. Hilt shows no use. Scabbard has minor scuffs on front. Belt loop has heavier scratches along edges and from movement of cross guard. 4-58747-1 FS157 (1,500-2,500)

1561
$2,400.00

RARE CIVILIAN WINCHESTER LEE NAVY STRAIGHT PULL BOLT ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 6.5 Lee Navy. SN. 13610. Standard musket with 28″ slim tapered rnd bbl with military sights, short upper hand guard that is from another type of rifle & a front band with stacking swivel & bayonet lug. The military style ladder rear sight is graduated to 2000 yards. The receiver ring has only the SN with no navy markings or cartouches & it has musket patent information on the left side of receiver. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with nicely figured butt & smooth musket buttplate with trap. It has a sling loop on the middle band & correspondingly on the buttstock with a non-orig replacement sling swivel. It also has the musket bolt with a single gas hole. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as having been shipped July 13, 1898. CONDITION: Bbl retains 92-93% possible old reblue with a few scattered spots of pitting & some thinning just in front of the hand guard. Receiver & cartridge box retain about 85% thin orig blue. Wood is sound with minor storage and handling marks, with the aforementioned replaced hand guard, retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56637 (2,500-3,500)

1561a
$345.00

FRAMED FULL SCALE FACTORY DRAWING OF LEE STRAIGHT PULL RIFLE. The five foot long drawing is simply framed and has cut-away drawings of the right side, plus top views of the action, sling, swivels, bbl bands and bayonet. The engineering drawing is on sized linen cloth, usually called velum in engineering circles. This is labeled with project “NO 4722”. It is dated July 30, 1896. CONDITION: Some creases and folds but still bright. 4-58839 FS801 (600-1,000)

1562
$0.00

LARGE LOT OF ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR THE WINCHESTER LEE STRAIGHT PULL RIFLE. There are 107 individual drawings of various sizes and in various scales which give dimensions, assembly instructions and changes including four of the eight types of firing pin, which nobody knows. Most of these drawings show great detail and include dimensions to the thousandth of an inch. The earliest is dated 1895, the latest is 1916 when they were discarded. A list of parts dated July 15, 1896 lists 90 individual parts. Another list shows the material to be used in each part. The forgings included Bessemer, Crescent, Firth, Spring and Bureau Of Ordnance steel specifications. All are shrink-wrapped on heavy poster board. 4-58840 (5,000-10,000)

1563
$23,575.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1901. Cal. 30. SN 11. This rifle is an experimental transition between the Krag and the 1903 Springfield. It retains the size of the Krag with the same basic sights with the receiver and the basic shape of the 1903 ramrod bayonet. There were very few of these guns produced as they were not issued to the troops, as they were for testing and evaluation. CONDITION: Bbl & receiver of this gun appear to have the finish wearing to a patina but somebody has some sort of coating on it, whether varnish or whatever, to keep it from getting any worse. Under the wood-line finish is significantly darker blue. Bbl bands are in fine shape with front one turning patina as the middle one retains more blue. Wood is in very fine condition with sharp finger grooves in the stock and nothing more than a couple of very minor scuff marks throughout the stock and hand guard. Buttplate is typical Krag and shows about 50% of the finish. Trigger guard and floorplate show about 80% of blue scattering to a grayish patina with some debris from the Krag type sling which is eroding gathering on it. Rear sight has virtually no finish as does the front sight. Ramrod bayonet is in fine condition, retaining almost all of its blue and functions flawlessly. Rifle is mechanically fine with an excellent bore. Edwards Collection 4-58510 BK34 (7,500-15,000)

1564
$52,325.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 “ROD-BAYONET”. Cal. 30-03. SN 20745. The ram rod bayonet 03 is considered the Holy Grail among 03 collectors. Unaltered examples with any condition at all are considered the most extremely rare 03 obtainable as most were modified to the 1905-1906 update. This rifle is the 2nd best that I’ve ever seen in my 40+ years of being around these types of rifles. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98%+ orig blue with just a couple of very minor rub marks. Bolt is near perfect with a polished body and slight fading to the blue on the knob from being actuated. Nitride blue extractor shows just a couple of very minor scratches toward the front from being actuated. Rear sight and sight base assembly show better than 95% of their orig finish with the most wear being on the top ramp from having the leaf adjusted. Middle band shows 99%+ blue and is perfect as one could hope to get. Front band also shows 99% of the orig blue. Bbl and front sight assembly shows better than 98% with just a couple of very light scratches that do not go all the way through the blue, from having a sight cover on it at time. Rod bayonet and assembly is flawless. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly show better than 99% with just a couple of very slight scuffs that do not penetrate through the blue. Rifle is equipped with a Rock Island Arsenal 1903 dated sling (of Krag style) that is as perfect as one could hope to get. Buttplate assembly shows better than 60% orig blue with some thinning and some turning to patina. Buttstock has approx. half a dozen very light nicks in it. Largest being underneath the sling and right at the rear swing swivel. Finger grooves are as sharp as the day they were made. Upper hand guard is near perfect with just a few slight scuff marks from being in a rack at some point. Bore and mechanics of this gun are perfect. “1904” dated cartouche is crisp as the day it was put in the stock. There is no circle “P”. This is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a rod bayonet that anyone could hope to obtain. 4-58352 BK55 (30,000-40,000)

1565
$517.00

EXTREMELY RARE M1901 (SECOND TYPE) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY UNFINISHED RECEIVER. This second type, solid top receiver was originally intended to be on the experimental M1901 rifle – the transitional rifle between the Krag and what eventually became the M1903Springfield. Please see Brophy, pages 2 to 20 for more information. The receiver does not have a serial number or any Springfield Armory or model designation numbers or letters on it. The metal is “in the white” with no bluing what-so-ever. In fact, when compared to the receiver of the M1901 rifle we have in this auction, you can see the sharper corners on this receiver that indicate it never finished the machining process. Only a handful of these rifles were ever produced for the trials looking to replace the Krag rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shows some areas of rough unfinished metal and some light rust and grease, but certainly falls into the realm of “unfired”. 4-58539 (100-200)

1567
$0.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 ROD BAYONET RIFLE. Cal. Appears to be caliber 30-03. SN 58424. An assembled rod bayonet rifle with, what may be, an orig bbl bearing only marks “SA” and a flaming bomb without a date. Bayonet appears to be original. It has a correct upper handguard & stock with a replacement front band and bayonet locking block. Stock has a tiny “U” back of trigger guard. Front sight also appears to be a late creation. Middle band appears to be correct with a groove and tiny “U”. It has correct Krag style rear sight and the cutoff finished bright. It has a parkerized trigger guard & floorplate with a smooth trigger. Buttplate is smooth steel with trap. It has standard sling swivels with a very early 1905-type military sling. Bolt has a high polish blue finish on knob & handle and part of rear of body with a satin finish striker shroud & safety. CONDITION: Fine, as noted. Bbl retains a restored blue finish and receiver traces of restored blue finish with draw file marks & pitting. Stock has a hairline back of top tang; otherwise wood is sound and retains a fine hand rubbed, orig type finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59201 JR667 (5,000-10,000)

1568
$4,312.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 “ROD BAYONET” BARRELED ACTION AND WOOD ONLY. Cal. 30. NSN. This is an unfinished receiver with no nomenclature or SN with an unfinished bbl and front sight for a 1903 rod bayonet. The bbl has blue on it and receiver is in the white although turned to patina. Front sight is complete and blued, although not fitted very well to bbl. Buttstock is complete and has a “1903” cartouche and is in very good condition with buttplate and swing swivel. Front hand guard is also present and has a 5″ crack from the rear up. Middle bbl band is present, although I don’t know whether or not it goes with this stock bbl receiver. There are no other parts present. I believe this would be a good investment for somebody that has the desire to restore an 03 ramrod bayonet for the parts. Edwards Collection 4-58538 BK57 (1,500-4,000)

1569
$3,565.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 3(?). This rifle appears to be a composite but still all in all is a reasonable example of a 1903 Springfield. Receiver is obviously, for whatever reason, something that left arsenal without a number on it. It is block lettering as opposed to script, so therefore I dispute the number “3”. Bbl is dated “SA11-10”. Stock is cartouched “1912”, about which I suspect because it is of the 2-bolt variety. Upper hand guard is of WWII vintage with the low hump. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 80% of finish with what appears to be some pipe wrench marks at wood line. Bore is poor but bbl has most of orig blue. Trigger guard assembly & middle band have 80-85% of orig blue and are in nice condition. Front band, although not abused, has turned plum. Buttplate is of the smooth variety with some rust. Buttstock is in reasonable condition though the finger grooves are rather well worn and cartouche has been either enhanced or changed. Other than that there is only one reasonably significant dent, just in front of top buttplate screw measuring 1-1/2” x 1/2”. Sights are orig to bbl. This is a decent rifle if you wish to have just an example of an 03 Springfield. 4-58240 BK12 (400-800)

1570
$575.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 MARK 1. Cal. 30-06. SN 1182857. This is a nice example of a complete Mark 1 Springfield with Pedersen Device, magazine, mag pouch, and ammo. Gun is in very good external shape showing all the correct features for what it is with the exception of a replacement stock. Pedersen device and also comes with 1 magazine, 1 box of ammo and 1 magazine pouch dated “RIA 7-19”. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% refinish with some very minor pitting underneath. “5-20” dated bbl shows also 98% of a refinish with a well-used bore that should clean to good. Bands appear to be orig dark parkerized finish, with the front one retaining approx. 60% finish and the middle one retaining 90% finish, but with a small dent in the right hand side. Buttstock is a Rock Island 2 bolt that has been expertly modified for the ejection port of the Pedersen device, with a cartouche on the left hand side of “OEL” over “1919” with letter “Q” outside the box. Stock also has a script proof mark on the wrist. Stock is good condition with numerous minor to moderate dings to scuffs throughout, the most significant being between the 2 stock bolts on the right hand side. It also bears the painted rack number “106” on the right side of the butt. Hand guard is a WWII replacement and in good condition with minor dings throughout. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly appear to be in very good orig dull black finish. Buttplate retains approx. 50% blue. Pedersen device appears to be restored to near new condition but under glass shows fine pitting under the finish. Magazine is orig and in fine condition as is the mag pouch. Full box of 40 bullets, cal. 30, dated “1918” is in fine condition with no damage at all to it. 4-58357 BK33 (10,000-20,000)

1571
$18,400.00

*PEDERSON DEVICE AND OTHER ACCESSORIES. This lot includes a Pedersen device that is in need of some repair, an envelope appearing to contain the parts needed to complete or repair the Pedersen device, 2 boxes of ammo for the Pedersen device, a canteen strap, a WWI Cal. 30 cartridge belt for the stripper clips, 4 magazine pouches for the Pedersen magazines, 1 magazine, the bolt pouch for storing the 03 type bolt in and the tin can that holds the Pedersen device. CONDITION: All web gear is in very good to excellent condition with no tears, rot or stains. Belt and ammo pouch is a Mills dated “Apr. 1918”. Pedersen device is well used with moderate pitting all over. It is missing the extractor and some small parts, which I believe are in the envelope will complete it. Can that contains the Pedersen device, is in poor condition with rust and rot throughout. This would explain why the Pedersen device was pitted, and I do believe the can to be orig to the Pedersen device. 2 full boxes of ammo with the accessories. Edwards Collection 4-58543 BK60 (4,000-10,000)

1572
$12,650.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 21 (on bottom of receiver, not visible without removing wood). This is an example of the ultra rare Springfield Carbine REF. Brophy PG. 83-84. According to records this is 1 of only 2 of these guns that was ever manufactured. In 1920 the Calvary at Fort Riley put in the request for the development of a carbine. The modification of a Springfield rifle into a carbine was authorized for a test. Springfield quarterly notes indicate in the 1st quarter of 1921 they developed the 1st Calvary carbine. Two rifles were built and the idea was scrapped due to the fact that it slowed the bullet down to 2600 fps and the muzzle flash was incredible. It was a very short lived idea. This rifle matches every possible description that has been printed about them. There is no nomenclature on top of receiver, merely a stamped eagle head similar to that found on some Springfield Armory pistols. It is a 2-bolt, shortened stock with a cartouche of “AAJ” and a circle “P” proof with serifs. There is a hand stamping in the floorplate that reads “By order of Col. T.L. Ames, May, 1921” The star gauge number is “C121”. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 70-75% orig bluing with bbl retaining approx. 50%. Lyman 48 receiver sight is in fine condition with the stamping of “EXC” in it, retaining 65% of the orig blue. Bbl is star gauged with no “SA” or bbl date present because they were shortened from 24” to 20”. Bbl band is a modified Springfield with a swing swivel attachment added to the left side and is black phosphate or dull blue finish. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly appeared to have been refinished over fine pitting (they probably grabbed something handy). Buttstock has been shortened and has a sling swivel inlayed in the left hand side and metal plug where the orig swing swivel went. Buttplate is of the fine checkered variety with a butt trap. Hand guard and rear hand guard retainer both appear to be hand made. Rear hand guard resembles that of an 03A3, but is that of approximately half the length. Buttstock has numerous dings and gouges in it as would probably be present being that this was a trials gun. It has a WWI era sling with the name “Duncan” embossed in it. Mechanics are in fine condition and the bore is good. I myself have never had an opportunity to examine one of these as there are reportedly only 2. However, if you compare this gun to the one in the Brophy book, it meets all their criteria. 4-58358 BK58 (5,000-15,000)

1573
$15,525.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Cal. 30-03. SN 103577. 24” bbl. 1905 transition gun with a twist. This gun has what is called a Gardiner safety device which was patented “US Patent 911683 Patented 9 Feb 1909”. The finger grooves in the stock were removed from this gun with spring loaded sliding grasping grooves replacing them. This was to work a rod that connected to the sear assembly so that this gun could not be cocked or fired without pulling on the grasping grooves. The Gardiner safety patent information is relief milled into the left side of the wood directly below the receiver. Also cartouche area is milled out as to show how the safety works. CONDITION: Finish on bbl and receiver is 90-95%. Flat-top hand guard is in excellent condition. Stock is good as modified with a slight split just about the added grasping grooves on both sides. Bands retain 75-80% of the blue. Trigger guard and floorplate are 60% finished. Bore is bright but with very little rifling left as to this safety system must have been significantly tested. Smooth buttplate has finish worn. Mechanically sound. A unique addition for the advanced ’03 collector. 4-57783 (12,500-17,500)

1574
$920.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 A1 RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 1509036. This is an example of a rebuilt 03 service rifle circa mid 30’s that was re-barreled in “11-42”. It is equipped with a British type web sling. Rifle was mounted in a C stock and overall shows to be a very nice gun. This rifle comes with a Winder tube sight that is not installed nor does it have the wood spacer or the rear mounting bracket. It is just the tube sight with the front type cover sight clamp on it. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 98% of a dark grey Parkerizing presumably done at the time of re-barreling. Bolt assembly retains approx. 95% of the same Parkerizing with the cocking and safety assembly having more of a dark green tint. Rear sight assembly is 03 A1 with about 90% orig finish. Bbl is a “SA” “11-42” with a dark -grey-green orig finish showing better than 90% with a mint bore. Front and middle bands are both dark-grey Parkerizing and showing about 90% orig finish. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly, also being dark grey in color, show about 90% finish. C-stock is in excellent condition with only 2 or 3 minor blemishes and a “RRA” double stamped into the left side of the receiver and 2 “P’s”, one open directly behind the trigger guard, and one in a box on the heel of the pistol grip. Upper hand guard is a National Match, with the drawing board number of “D28179” and is in excellent condition with 1 or 2 very light scratches in it. Overall a very nice shooter or a good example of a rebuild for a collection. Winder tube sight is in good condition retaining approx. 65% of its orig finish with no dents or dings in it. Edwards Collection 4-58519 BK66 (1,000-2,500)

1575
$1,150.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903. Cal. 30. SN 620XXX. This is an example of a cut-away or sectionalized rifle. I believe that it was done sometime probably during WWII, if not after. It was done very uniquely and all the cuts seem proper as from other examples that I have observed. Rifle is sectionalized in this manner: Receiver ring is sectionalized in 3 places: first one starting at the top rear of the receiver ring and running down about 2-1/2” to the left, 2nd one being through the word “Armory” and the final 3 numbers of the SN approx. 1-1/2”, and the 3rd one being down the right hand side approx. 2” and into the wood on the front receiver ring. Rear of receiver sectionalized above, below and directly in front of the magazine cutoff. Bolt is sectionalized at 12 O’clock, near the front of the firing pin, at 10 O’clock, to expose the rear of the firing pin and the firing pin spring, at 9 O’clock where the cocking piece screws into the bolt body on both the bolt body and the cocking piece. Wood and trigger housing are both sectionalized very well on both sides as well as the floor plate. There are 2 small sectionalized areas just above the trigger housing, below the stock bolt, to show operation of the trigger and trigger spring. Rear buttstock is sectionalized on left hand side to show oiler and butt trap spring. Bbl and rear sight sleeve are sectionalized on both sides of the sight as to show the inner bbl and the chamber. All in all, a very well done sectionalization. Rifle is in overall fair condition having been through at least one arsenal rebuild prior to sectionalizing. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 90% of a parkerized refinish. It is in good condition with no pits or corrosion present. Bbl, “9-09” dated, retains approx. 85% of its orig blue with a very well used bore, but should clean up to be pretty bright. Bands retain approx. 95% of a dull black parkerized type finish as does the trigger guard and floorplate assembly. Wood is in very good condition with the exception of one repaired gouge directly in front of the middle band opposite the band clip. It appears to have had a military fiber-glass type repair. Other than that stock is in excellent shape with the exception of finger grooves being well-rounded from extensive use. Upper hand guard is of the WWII variety and has numerous dents with no cracks throughout. There is no cartouche or proof mark present. Mechanically is fine, with the exception of being sectionalized. Rifle functions well. Edwards Collection 4-58515 BK61 (1,250-2,000)

1576
$8,337.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903. Cal. 30-03. SN 39365. This rifle is very rare indeed, retaining its orig 30-03 Cal. through the 1905 update. These are very unique rifles and extremely hard to come by, particularly in good condition. Rifle shows overall very good to fine and would make an excellent addition to any advanced 03 collection. Bbl measures 24-1/4” to the closed bolt and does not have any screw plugs from front band being moved to the rear when they would have shortened the bbl to convert to 06. Rifle has all the bells and whistles. CONDITION: Receiver and bbl assembly retain approx. 75-80% orig finish, though turning plum. Most wear is to the both front and rear sight bases. Bbl is dated “SA” over “05” and is in well-worn, but very acceptable condition. Bolt assembly retains about 65% of its blue with the primary wear being on the bolt body. Floorplate and trigger housing retain about 85% of the blue, turning plum with some pitting starting to develop in area of front mounting screw. Straight buttstock is in excellent condition, though showing no cartouche or proof mark and shows very little in the way of dings or mars with very sharp finger grooves. Flat top, upper hand guard, with no reinforcement clips, is in near mint condition with a total of 3 very small nicks in it, the largest of which measures approx. 1/8” x 1/8” and barely go through the finish. Buttplate retains approx. 50% orig finish, with some pitting throughout. Mechanics are excellent and proper early 03 sling/Krag style is in good condition, though dry. Bore is well-worn but is not dark. Edwards Collection 4-58512 BK62 (6,000-12,000)

1577
$5,175.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 45547. 24” bbl dated “05” with an “A” underneath. With a Bassel & Blenkner rear sight assembly. This rear sight was submitted to government for testing in 1908 as the government was looking for a better sight for their sharp shooters & marksmen. The above sight was designed & patented under Patent #870337 for testing. Rifle is a very fine example of an updated or altered rod bayonet rifle. CONDITION: Receiver retains some 95% orig finish with three punch marks directly below serial number. Bolt assembly retains 90-95% of a blue refinish. Magazine cut-off is of early nitride blue & retains almost all of finish. Rear sight collar retains 80% of finish with some very light scattered pitting on right side. Rear sight assembly retains 95% of its orig finish with initials “BB” stamped in base. Bbl assembly retains 95% of an arsenal added blue as does front bbl band. Middle band appears to be in as new condition with orig finish. Buttstock assembly is in magnificent condition having been lightly cleaned & refinished at some point. Finger grooves are very sharp & crisp as is the “WES” cartouche on this proper 1905 era stock, without relief at receiver ring. Hand guard is of pre-war flat top variety with no sight groove & is in excellent plus condition retaining all of its finish with no dents or marring present. Buttplate assembly is smooth with about 75% finish turning plum & rifle is equipped with a very nice early Wolf manufactured sling. 4-57805 BK68 (6,000-8,000)

1578
$7,475.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903. Cal. 30-06. SN 62966. Approx. 24” bbl. This is a very early knife/bayonet type 03 Springfield. Rifle is in very fine condition overall and retains all of its orig features with exception of being altered from rod bayonet. Bbl is dated “SA05” with no month date and stock has a script only cartouche with no date. There is also a 1/4” tall letter “V” directly in front of cartouche. CONDITION: Bolt has approx. 85% of finish with most wear being on body from cocking. Extractor is nitride/fire blue. Bands are in excellent condition with better than 95% of orig blue with a minimal of wear or scratches. Floorplate assembly shows better than 85% with just a couple of light scratches and some wear on bottom of floorplate & trigger guard itself. Stock is the straight, no bolt variety, as it should be with sharp finger grooves, a nice script cartouche & proof mark with a very minimum of light scratches & nicks that do not detract at all from this rifle. Upper hand guard is proper flat top with no sighting groove & no reinforcement clips. This rifle is one of the finest examples of a 1905 03 that this cataloguer has had the opportunity to handle and would be an asset to any advanced 03 collection. Unlike most cases there is no letter “A” on bbl, either top or bottom, from having been altered. 4-58241 BK10 (7,000-15,000)

1579
$517.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903. Cal. 30. SN 139370. This rifle is your basic example of an ’03 Springfield that has been rebuilt by Sedgley post World War II. Sedgley was under contract to rebuild small arms for the Marine Corp during World War II. It appears that this rifle went through that program but did not get completed until after the war. Typically the World War II Sedgley will have the bbl marking “U.S.M.C.” with an S and Circle underneath it. The post war guns had no such markings on the bbl which coincides with this example. Rifle is also equipped with a 1917 Enfield front band assembly (missing screw) which is typical of the post war Sedgley. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 75% of an arsenal or Sedgley refinish ( probably at the time of re-barrel). It has a Remington bolt that for whatever reason has had the bend or sweep removed from the handle. Rifle has a late WWI 2-bolt, finger groove buttstock that is cracking from being dry. The hand guard is also late WWI variety. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly show approx. 10% of orig finish and rifle is equipped with an aged and well-used World War I sling. Bore is poor. Edwards Collection 4-58535 BK20 (400-800)

1580
$4,140.00

*ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1903 1913 NRA RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 236360. This is an extremely nice example of a Rock Island 1913 NRA, which is a rare gun to begin with, and with a little cleaning would enhance pretty much any 03 collection that exists. CONDITION: Receiver retains 96-97% of its beautifully blue tinted case hardening, with just a small erosion spot above the “US” against the sight sleeve. Bolt retains 90% of its blue and is proper to this gun with nice, but fading, case colors on the magazine cutoff and safety. Bbl retains 95% of its finish with some slight surface rust due to poor storage, which this gun has seen. Rear sight sleeve and sight assembly are in excellent condition retaining 95% of their finish along with the dished knobs. Front bbl band assembly shows 98% finish with again some slight surface corrosion that should clean. Middle band shows approx. 50% orig finish with a fair amount of rust present. NRA marked rigger guard and floorplate assembly show better than 90% of the finish, but there is a fair amount of rust present that hopefully, most of which, will clean. Fine checkered buttplate is in outstanding condition with a period pull-through cleaner in the trap. Rifle is equipped with a Rock Island Arsenal dated “1914” sling and a “1908” bayonet and scabbard, with the bayonet being updated for WWII by being parkerized and having the wooden handles replaced with plastic. The scabbard is in excellent condition overall. 4-58735 BK80 (2,500-3,500)

1581
$2,760.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 (HOFFER THOMPSON GALLERY PRACTICE RIFLE). Cal. 22. SN 474516. This 1920 updated rifle has the “22” stamped on the bridge of the receiver. No markings on the front of the stock or bayonet log. Specimens have been observed with some of the markings, but not all of them, but deemed to be correct rifles, REF. Brophy. Pg. 265. However, the bolt does not retain the 22 firing pin or the copper coated spring that would be deemed correct for this conversion. The rifle comes with 2 Hoffer Thompson inserts, and a spare sight hood. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% arsenal blue as does the bbl which has a bright, shiny bore. Front band is of the parkerized variety, and retains approx. 90% of the Parkerizing with a few minor rust spots. Middle band is blued and in excellent condition, retaining 90% of its finish. Trigger guard and the floorplate assembly retain 75% of its blue, and are begging to turn plum. Bolt assembly retains approx. 70% of its blue and is in good condition with the majority of the wear being on the bolt body. 1900-yd rear sight is excellent condition, retaining all of its finish as well dished knobs. 2-bolt buttstock with the “DAL” cartouche, is in outstanding condition with just a couple minor scratches. Proof mark is also very legible. Buttplate is finely checkered with trap, and a nickel oiler, in the buttstock. Edwards Collection 4-58514 BK37 (2,000-5,000)

1582
$2,875.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903. Cal. 30. SN 582968. This 8 of 14 dated Springfield is in outstanding overall condition. Rifle is equipped with a “1918” dated sling. It appears to have not been issued. CONDITION: Receiver retains 85-90% vivid case hardening. Bbl assembly retains 90% blue with the most loss being just above the front band. Front bbl band assembly retains approx. 85% of its blue with middle band retaining approx. 75%. Trigger guard assembly retains 70% of its blue. Floorplate has lost most of its finish and has turned to patina. Single bolt stock is in outstanding condition with a couple of minor scuffs and very sharp finger grooves. It is of the 1 bolt variety and the “JFC” cartouche is very prominent and the Circle “P” proof mark is somewhat worn. Rifle has a finely checkered buttplate that retains most of its finish. Sling is as new. Mechanics are perfect and bore is near mint. Bolt retains better than 85% of its blue with the majority of loss being on the safety base. Edwards Collection 4-58513 BK22 (2,500-4,000)

1583
$5,462.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903/1915 NRA RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 621023. This rifle is probably one of the finest examples of a 1915 NRA rifle that I have had the opportunity to examine. It is near flawless and it is equipped with a mod. 1910 Springfield Armory bayonet. CONDITION: Receiver shows 98%+ of dark mottle bluish hardening with magazine cutoff and safety exhibiting nice vivid case colors. Blued bolt shows 98% finish with the only wear being in the lug and extractor area from being actuated. Rear sight and base assembly is perfect. “12-15” dated bbl shows 98% on the outside with some scuffing from a sight cover that is no longer present and a little wear around the muzzle from a bayonet. Middle band shows 99%. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly show better than 98% bright blue with the NRA stamping being very prominent. Rifle is equipped with a very good+ Rock Island Arsenal “1914” dated sling. Buttplate shows no wear at all. Single bolt buttstock has a “JSA” cartouche that you can read across the room, with the circle “P” also showing very prominent, although slightly worn. Stock shows 3 minor dings in the left side of the comb just slightly in front of the buttplate tang. The largest 1 being a knick approx. 1” long and 1/8” and perhaps 1/8” deep. The other 2 are virtually unnoticeable. There are 3 small wear spaces on the bottom of the butt stock, directly below the finger grooves from the sling rubbing on it just a little bit. The finger grooves and stock show as brand new. There are no other marks in this stock. Hand guard assembly is of the high hump, very early, WWI variety that is supposed to be on this gun that matches the stock just about perfect and has no flaws in it. The bayonet and scabbard are your basic “1909” dated Springfield Armory bayonet that is in moderately good condition overall. This NRA rifle is worthy of being in some of the best collections in existence. 4-58746 BK72 (3,000-4,200)

1584
$4,600.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 A1 NATIONAL MATCH. Cal. 30. SN 1526685. This rifle is about as good as it gets if you wish to have an example of a 1939 03A1 National Match. It has all the bells and whistles including the correct star gauge bbl. CONDITION: Receiver shows 99% of the orig blackish Parkerizing. Rear sight is correct National Match with the “PJ O’Hare” sight cover. Sight cover has some slight rust on it. Polished bolt with the code “D1” on the top of the handle, is numbered to the gun and is in excellent condition although with some coating of dried grease. Bbl retains 98%+ of the orig finish with some dried grease in the area of the front band to muzzle. It is equipped with the standard sight cover. Bore is mint. Front band is black parkerized finish retaining 98% with a couple of very slight marks, but nothing significant. Middle band shows 98%+ of the orig finish and is slightly dirty with one very small rust spot about 1/4” below the “U”. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly show 99% of the same dark Parkerizing. Buttstock has the rack number “76” in the upper right hand edge by the buttplate as well as the drawing board number “D35379” followed by the SN of the gun. Stock has “SA” over “SPG” cartouche as well as circle “P”, which are both very prominent. Stock exhibits virtually no damage other than a couple of slight rub marks from being up against other guns in a rack. Upper hand guard is stone mint with the drawing board number “C64107” directly behind the middle band. Buttplate shows all of its dark parkerized finish and is of the coarse checkered variety that it should be. There is a nickel oiler in the butt trap. This rifle would be nearly impossible to upgrade on. Edwards Collection 4-58520 BK54 (3,000-4,500)

1585
$1,207.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 A1 NATIONAL MATCH. Cal. 30. SN 1232262. This is an example of a 1903 A1 National Match that somehow got turned in the other direction while it was in Army storage. Rifle is a star gauged National Match dated “9-21” with the star gauge on the end of the bbl and the correct star gauge markings underneath the wood on the top of the bbl. Rifle is in a Mark 1 Springfield S-type stock with finger grooves and fine checkered buttplate. Also has a standard rear sight (not national match) with a standard rear hand guard that appears to be matching to the Mark 1 stock. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% of an arsenal re-Parkerizing as does the bbl and rear sight sleeve. Rifle is equipped with a front sight hood and the bore, although bright, is pretty shot out. Front and middle bands appear to be retaining approx. 75% blue with either varnish or shellac over them. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly exhibit about 60% blue fading to patina also with a coating on them. Bolt is nickel/steel, polished bright, but is not numbered to the gun. Cocking piece and firing pin retainer are both of the same dark Parkerizing as the receiver. Mark 1 stock is in very good condition although somewhat rounded at the finger grooves and lacking a cartouche. Circle “P” is still very evident. Fine checkered buttplate, with trap, retains approx. 90% of its orig finish. Rear sight elevator knob is broken. 4-58245 (1,200-1,800)

1586
$2,875.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 NATIONAL MATCH. Cal. 30. SN 1484569. This “1936” dated Springfield Armory National Match appears to be in very good overall condition with all the proper features, including Star Gauged bbl and 2700-yd rear sight, as well as nickel/steel bolt which is numbered to the gun and Lyman 48 rear receiver sight and a Lyman front sight with inserts. Rifle is also equipped with a pre WWII era leather sling. Rifle is equipped with a reverse safety that is not very commonly seen on Springfield 03’s. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 98% of the dark-gray, almost black, Parkerizing that Springfield was known for in that era. With the right rail bolt body and follower being polished. Bbl retains approx. 85% fading blue in the exposed areas, but has a bright shiny bore with just a little bit of erosion (possibly copper buildup) about half way down. The Star Gauged marking on the muzzle is very prominent. Front band is an oxidized black finish with approx. 85% of its finish with the middle band being blued and retaining 98%. Buttstock & hand guard are in good condition with very minor nicks throughout, but both have National Match drawing board numbers. Cartouche on the left hand side of the buttstock is existing, but non-legible, being as there are two stamps stacked on top of each other. Coarse checkered National Match buttplate retains about 85% of its orig finish. Overall a pretty pleasing National Match that is bound to shoot very well. 4-58256 BK39 (2,500-5,000)

1587
$1,092.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 MARK 1. Cal. 30. SN 1040577. This rifle is a good example of a WWI, barreled action that was rebuilt and restocked for WWII. It has as “10-18” bbl date and is equipped with WWII scant stock with 03-A3 bbl bands. CONDITION: Bbl action and WWI bolt retain approx 95% of a grey-green arsenal Parkerizing. Rear sight is still complete WWI with the blackish blue finish. Front sight is typical 03, but re-parkerized with the bbl. Trigger guard assembly is 03 and retains 98% of a dark grey Parkerizing, while the floorplate retains 98% of a green Parkerizing. Bbl bands are 03-A3 Remington and retain 98% of the blue. Buttplate is also 03 A3 Remington and retains 95% of the blue with some very light rust spots scattered. Sling is a well used, Boyt 44 leather sling. Buttstock and hand guard are both WWII, in excellent condition with minor wear, and no dents. Buttstock retains an “SA” over “GAW” cartouche with both cross cannon and circle “P” proof mark. Mechanics are excellent and bore is bright and shiny. This is a very unique version of a rebuild. Edwards Collection 4-58517 BK41 (600-1,000)

1588
$1,150.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 MARK 1. Cal. 30. SN 1128632. This “10-19” Mark 1 is in very good condition. It retains pretty well all of its blue with some dents and dings to the stock. CONDITION: Receiver is in excellent condition retaining over 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Bolt retains approx. 85% orig blue as does the rear sight sleeve. Rear sight leaf assembly appears correct, although it does not have dished knobs. Bbl has approx. 70-75% of the orig blue and has a bright, shiny bore. Front band is a dull blue finish with approx. 85-90% of the blue remaining. Middle band has approx. 80% coverage but turning to patina. Trigger guard and floorplate appear to be replacements as they are parkerized dark-grey. Buttplate is plum-brown with numerous dings. Buttstock is in good condition with some wear to the finger grooves and numerous dents and dings, and the cartouche is visible, but not legible. Possibly has a 2nd arsenal stamp over it. Upper hand guard assembly is proper late war hump, but is in moderate condition with a lot of scarring. Rifle has a correct trigger and magazine cutoff assembly for a Pedersen device. Edwards Collection 4-58516 BK59 (1,000-2,000)

1589
$862.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MARK I MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 1177454. Standard Mark I with 24” bbl dated “1-20” with standard ladder rear sight and the Mark I slot in side of receiver. It has a Remington bolt. Mounted in standard straight stock with grasping grooves & smooth steel buttplate with trap. It has, what appears to be, a “SA” cartouche on left wrist and “GLORIA” crudely carved on left side of butt. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a dark greenish parkerized finish showing very little wear. Front sight blade is broken. Wood is fine & sound with a smooth, dark, oil stained finish. Mechanics are stiff from Cosmoline, but appear to be fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-59023 JR666 (500-800)

1590
$1,725.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 A1. Cal. 30. SN 1481296. This is a lovely 1903 A1 service rifle that unfortunately somebody tried to pass off as a National Match. Rifle presents as nearly new. Bbl has a Star Gauge stamp on the front, but does not have a Star Gauge number under the wood. Rear sight is a 2700-yd, National Match, rear sight as is the wood with drawing board numbers on both stock and hand guard. “SA” over “SPG” and circle “P” are very prominent. CONDITION: All metal on this rifle shows 98% or better orig grey-green Parkerizing with a couple slight areas of dried grease from being stored. Bolt is nickel steel Parkerized with 98% of the finish and is not numbered to the gun. Buttstock and hand guard are in about mint condition, again both retaining drawing board numbers with just a couple of very minor marks on the upper hand guard, and virtually none on the buttstock itself. Rifle is equipped with a national match coarse checkered buttplate, and the blue screws still retain all of their finish. Rifle is also equipped with a military leather sling in near new condition. 4-58255 (1,750-2,250)

1591
$0.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903. Cal. 30-06. SN 1302115. This rifle is a very nice example of a transition from 03 to 03A1. From 1928 until 1932, 03’s were built in 3 variations. There were the National Matches, 03A1’s with C-stocks, or still available, but harder to come by, were the 03’s with finger grooved S-stocks. Most people opted for the 03A1 variation or the National Match; therefore the late 20’s/early 30’s vintage 03’s are rather scarce. This is a fine example retaining lots of condition. CONDITION: Metal of this gun retains better than 90% of blackish-greenish Parkerizing or oxidizing that the armory was known for in those days. Bbl is equipped with a sight hood. Bolt is a grayish-greenish Parkerizing and retains about 85-90% of its finish. “JFC” cartouche buttstock with finger grooves is in very good condition but has a fair amount of wear to the edges of the finger grooves. Buttplate retains approx. 50% finish with scattered pitting and nicks throughout. Bore shows significant signs of use with both light and dark spots throughout and may clean better. 4-58254 (1,500-2,500)

1592
$4,025.00

*LOT OF FIVE SPRINGFIELD TYPE MILITARY RIFLES. Cal. 30-06. All 24” bbls. 1) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Mark I. SN 1107374. This is a Mark I Springfield rifle with bbl dated “9-19” that still retains the magazine cut-off and trigger assembly for the Pederson device. It has a Mark I stock, although at some point in time, whether an arsenal or a person filled in the cut-out on left side of stock for ejection port. There is an approx. 3” piece inletted into left side of stock directly underneath ejection port. Rifle is also equipped with Kerr sling. CONDITION: Receiver retains most of a re-blue. Bbl has approximately 20% of orig finish as does rear sight sleeve. Bands retain 40-50% of orig finish. Bore is dirty & rough but might clean some. Upper hand guard is a period replacement as the color doesn’t quite match buttstock but is in very good condition. Buttstock is also in very good condition with exception of inlet that was previously mentioned and has a “SAA” (San Antonio Arsenal) cartouche. Mechanics are fine. 2) Remington Model 1903. SN 3022577. This rifle is a third month production Remington 1903 in fine orig condition. Most of these early Remingtons went to New Zealand under a lend/lease contract, so very few orig specimens exist today in the U.S. CONDITION: Rifle has approximately 98% of orig green Parkerizing on receiver, bbl & bolt assemblies as well as bands. Trigger guard & floorplate assembly retains approx. 90% of orig finish, though there are several small dents in bottom of floorplate itself. There is also just forward of floorplate, mixed in with inspector’s stamps on wood, an approx. 1” tall letter “N” that might possibly be for New Zealand, as most of these rifles went there. Finger groove stock is in excellent plus condition with very few minor dings and exceptionally good edges on finger grooves. It is cartouched with “RLB” but there are two arsenal markings also stamped into left side of stock, even though it appears this gun has never been rebuilt or altered. Upper hand guard is in fine condition also with a minimum of scarring. Front sight is equipped with a sight hood and rifle is equipped with a late WWII sling. Bright shiny bore & excellent mechanics. 3) Remington Model 1903A3. SN 4204548. CONDITION: Rifle is in excellent overall condition, as is rebuilt. Metal retains nearly 100% of an arsenal re-Parkerizing. Bore is in very good condition with just slightest bit of erosion. Upper hand guard is in fine condition. Stock is in excellent condition as a scant replacement stock. Buttplate is Smith Corona. Mechanics are excellent. 4) Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903. SN 380357. Rifle is in very good overall condition as re-built. Mechanics are excellent and bolt is electric pencil serial numbered to rifle as if Match Targeted. CONDITION: Receiver is in excellent condition, as re-parkerized. Bbl is a virtually brand new HS “8-44” dated. Bands & trigger guard assembly are also re-parkerized. Rifle is equipped with a Mark I Springfield stock that is in very good condition with an “RA-P” arsenal mark. Upper hand guard is in fine condition with a National Match drawing number “D28179” very prominent in front of the rear sight groove. Mechanics are fine and bore is near perfect. 5) U.S. Remington Model 1903. SN 3063488. This was a very rare Remington Model 03 receiver that was assembled into a target rifle with Lyman target sights, front & rear, and a military “C” type stock. CONDITION: Receiver & bolt assembly retain 98% of an arsenal re-Parkerizing that is green in color. Bbl is an HS dated “8-44” replacement bbl with a Lyman target sight with removable inserts. Trigger guard, floorplate & bands appear to have nearly all of their orig green parkerized finish as does buttplate. Buttstock & hand guards are in excellent plus condition with a minimum amount of small nicks & dings. Overall this should make a very fine target rifle. 4-58246 BK9 (3,500-4,500)

1593
$0.00

*LOT OF 4 SPRINGFIELD TYPE RIFLES, 03/03A3. Cal. 30. 1) SN 420230. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. This is an example of a “5-10” 03 Springfield that has gone through some very minor modification at the arsenal, but retains most of its originality. Among the changes to this rifle is the sight elevator knob is not dished as it would be for this period, the bolt, although correct, is parkerized and the stock is off of an 03 Mark 1. Other than those 3 items, this rifle appears to be an original, thus it would be easy to revert back to if somebody wished. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 20% of the orig blue turning plum with a few bright spots from possibly being cleaned a little. Bolt is correct for the gun, but parkerized, and cocking piece appears to be Smith-Corona. Rear sight assembly is in excellent condition with a blackish type mat finish. The windage knob is dished which is correct for this gun, the elevation knob is not. The “5-10” bbl retains 85% of its orig blue although turning plum with a good bore that is dark in the grooves. The bbl band retains 50% orig blue, with some touch-up added. The middle bbl band retains 85% orig blue with some light surface rusting. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly are patina with very minor spots of blue in protected areas. Buttplate is fine checkered with trap and in very good condition. Mark 1 stock is in good condition with very light nicks and dings, and a slight arsenal repair, just below the rear receiver ring and in front of the bolt, as if the previous action in it might have had a receiver sight. The stock also has a very faint cartouche, barely legible, on the left side, with an arsenal marking “RA-J” over it. The circle “P” is barely noticeable. Upper hand guard is a WWII replacement and is in excellent condition. Mechanics are fine. 2) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. SN 231853. This rifle is an example of a 1903 Springfield that has gone through the rebuild program. It retains mostly updates from its orig configuration. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 98% of a greenish Parkerizing with the bolt being a later swept back type with a dark-grey, almost black, finish. Cocking piece is green Parkerizing to match the receiver. Bbl assembly is dated “SA 05”, modified to 30-06, with a small “A” underneath the date, retaining 90%+ of a re-parkerization, with a fair bore, bright with some pitting present. Rear sight assembly is 03A1, with flush knobs. Front and middle band both retain 98% of their re-parkerization. Trigger guard assembly retains 95% Parkerizing with 1 small dent on the trigger guard itself, and floorplate retains 90% blue turning patina. Stock is a finger grooved with 2 reinforcing lugs as would be found on a post 1917 rifles with numerous dings and dents, none of which are extensive and a moderate amount of wear to the finger grooves. Upper hand guard assembly is a WWII replacement, in good condition, with a couple of ding an scratches. Buttplate is fine checkered, with trap. Overall a pretty nice example of a pre-war gun rebuilt for WWII. Mechanics are fine. 3)REMINGTON 03A3 RIFLE. SN 3785458. This rifle is a very good example of a “2-43” 03A3, which is within the first couple months of production. It appears retain 100% of its orig parts and finish. CONDITION: Receiver is parkerized with a dark-green finish with the rear sight assembly base being dark-green with blued small parts. The bolt assembly is correct Remington marked in its entirety, and blued as it should be for on this early gun. The “RA2-43” bbl retains approx. 90% of its orig grey-green type finish with some slight scuffing on the sight base from having a hood on it at one time or another and is also “R” marked. The bore is a very good fore-groove that could use just a little bit of cleaning. The front bbl band assembly, both pieces, is blued retaining over 90% of their finish with the correct “R” markings on both the bayonet housing and the stacking swivel. The middle band is also blued retaining better than 90% of its orig finish with the correct “R” marking on the sling swivel. The trigger guard assembly is blued Remington and retains approx. 80% of its finish with a few specs of rust. The scant buttstock is in very good condition, although having been slightly reshaped at the upper wrist with a small chip that has been glued back in directly behind the receiver, “FJA” cartouche in a box with cross cannons and “RA” following. The upper hand guard is correct and in good condition with some minor scuffing and wear from the middle band forward. The buttplate is the correct blued Remington in good condition with some oxidation above the trap. Mechanics are excellent. All in all a nice example of a very early Remington 03A3. 4) SMITH-CORONA 03A3 RIFLE. SN 3669187. This is an outstanding example of an original, unaltered, Smith-Corona 03A3 in excellent overall condition. Rifle is also accompanied by DCM paperwork and shipping box, showing it to be shipped from Rock Island Ordnance Depot on “11-4-1957” at a cost of “$34.50” delivered. A nice addition to an already outstanding rifle. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98%+ of orig blackish-grey Parkerizing. Bolt shows as new and is correct for a Smith-Corona. Rear sight assembly shows 95% finish with just a very slight thinning on the top. Bbl, with the markings “SC 11-43” shows 98% of its orig finish with just a little wear around the muzzle and the sight hood. Front bayonet lug assembly shows the dark grayish black Parkerizing, showing 90-95% of its finish with just the slightest wear on one side probably from moving around in the box. Stacking swivel band shows 95% with 1 slight wear spot on the same side. Middle band, though slightly greener in color, shows 98% of the orig Parkerizing. Trigger housing and floorplate assembly is correct Smith-Corona and retains 99% of the same dark finish as the rest of the rifle. The buttplate is correct Smith-Corona and is in 98% condition, with just a slight wearing around the top edge from being in a rack. Buttstock is excellent+, showing 3 or 4 very light scuffs and its entirety, with 2 brass reinforcing pins, which is correct for this rifle. The “FJA”, inspectors stamp, with ordnance wheel. Just behind the wrist and “OG”, from being stored at Ogden Arsenal. The “P” on the bottom of the wrist, is very prominent, with a slight “S”, at 12-30, pointing towards the rear of the trigger guard. The sub-inspector marks, in front of the trigger guard, are very prominent and easy to read. The 4 groove bbl is in excellent shape showing virtually no wear or corrosion at all. The mechanics of this gun are perfect. Overall I would find this a very hard Smith-Corona to upgrade on, especially including the paperwork and nearly 40 yr old shipping documents. 4-58234 BK70 (3,500-4,500)

1594
$0.00

*LOT OF FOUR U.S. MILITARY RIFLES. Cal. 30-06. All 24” bbls. 1) Remington Model 1903. SN 3300959. Late Remington 1903 dated “11-42”. Rifle has British proofs on rear sight sleeve and is entirely orig Remington with exception of replacement buttstock & middle band. All metal parts with the exception of noted band are marked “R” components as should be on this rifle. Rifle is equipped with a replacement scant stock and what appears to be a Springfield middle band with no sling swivel. An odd feature about this rifle is that it appears that whoever was doing the machine work mistook it for an 03A3 receiver and started milling the rear receiver ring for the 03A3 sight. CONDITION: Metal retains 95-97% of its orig green parkerized finish with a blued bolt. Sights are correct and in fine condition with front sight hood still intact. Stock is a replacement scant stock but is in fine condition with no government acceptance marks. Buttplate is of the smooth 1903 variety with approximately 70% orig finish. Mechanics are in excellent condition and bore is bright & shiny with very strong rifling. 2) Remington 03A3. SN 4076541. This is a very nice example of a mid-production 03A3 with a bbl date of “9-43”. It has a 4-groove bbl, WWII leather sling and all small components are blued. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl assembly retain 95-97% orig green Parkerizing with sight hood intact. Floorplate, bolt & bands retain 90% orig blue. Buttplate also retains 90-95% of orig blue. Mechanics are excellent and bore is bright & shiny. 3) U.S. Remington Model 1903A3. SN 4001116. With Numrich Arms 22 caliber conversion kit installed. Rifle shows as new inside & out with Redfield receiver sight mounted for target shooting as well as a replacement front blade also of the post-war target variety. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl retain nearly 100% of an arsenal re-Parkerizing. Bands appear to be very well refinished in blue, very close to original. Floorplate assembly is parkerized as were all Numrich Arms replacement floor plates with a blued magazine. M2 Springfield bolt appears as new. Bore also appears as new. A very fine shooter that shows a military presence that you could have a lot of inexpensive fun with. 4) Springfield Model 1903 Sporterized. SN 1478936. Rifle has been completely redone for either hunting or target shooting. It has a rapid taper 30-06 bbl with a Lyman front sight and a Johnson (Cutts type) compensator on front. It is equipped with a Redfield receiver sight. Rifle is also equipped with a Springfield National Match buttplate. CONDITION: This rifle is one of the better done examples of a hunting rifle made out of a military rifle, post WWII. It appears that great care was done inletting this rifle into the stock and should make a fine hunting or target rifle. It is a very good example of circumventing the expense that one would have gone through to buy something such as a Model 70 post-war. Overall a very fine looking rifle that should shoot very well. 4-58248 BK8 (2,500-4,500)

1595
$2,242.00

*LOT OF THREE SPRINGFIELDS. 1) Springfield Model 1903. Cal. 22. SN 369088. This is a very odd 03 Springfield. It has all the outward appearances of being a standard issue 03 with a bbl date of “2-10”. Upon inspection the gun is Cal. 22 but has a full size Cal. 30 chamber. Upon detailed inspection of the gun and disassembly of the bolt, it appears that this is an experimental that the Springfield armory was testing starting in the era of 1906 reference The Springfield 1903 Rifle by Brophy, pp. 262-263. It appears that the Armory started experimenting with this particular conversion on Krags and then adapted it to go in the 03. Upon disassembly of this bolt it shows to be identical to the one shown on p. 263 of the aforementioned book. Buttstock assembly has been replaced with that of a late war to postwar 2 lug stock with a “DAL” cartouche and thus is not stamped with “22” on the tip. CONDITION: Rifle shows extensive use and a fair amount of poor storage as there is a significant amount of spotting over the entire gun with a fair amount of surface rust or patina. With the exception of the trigger housing, which has been replaced, probably with the stock, and is Parkerized, the rest of the gun is blued with a moderate amount of surface corrosion. Bore shows dirty but with promise of cleaning up significantly. Buttplate is early 03, fine checkered, with a trap. Buttstock is a 2 bolt “DAL” in very good condition, with a minimum of scratches and dings. Hand guard is high humped, grooved as the early teens should be. In spite of outside appearance I believe this is a rare and/or exotic version of the 03 Springfield that deems further research. 2) Springfield Armory 03. Cal. 30-06. SN 1270448. This rifle appears to have been a heavily modified Springfield Sporter. It has a Remington heavy bbl that has at one point in time had scope blocks mounted on it, but now has a rather large globe-type front target sight on a Unertl scope block. Rear sight is a Lyman 48 base only. Bolt is nickel steel and numbered to the gun. Buttstock is a heavily modified 03 Sporter type stock with 03 Sporter or 1922 buttplate and has had simulated ivory inserts put in both nose and grip cap. There was a sling swivel in it at one time, but it is missing. There is no front band present. CONDITION: Receiver retains 80% orig blue with polished bolt and headless cocking piece being the same. Remington heavy bbl shows better than 90% orig finish, but having had some discoloration from where scope blocks were mounted at one point. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly shows better than 90% orig blue and stock is a heavily modified Springfield Sporter stock that has an insert or repair approx. 6”x2” inlayed very neatly into left side of stock where you would rest your cheek. 3) Springfield 1903 Mark 1. Cal. 30-06. SN 1195399. This example of a Mark 1 retains most of its orig parts being it has the Mark 1 magazine cutoff and trigger assembly. Bolt assembly is stamped “NS” for nickel steel but is not of the swept back variety. Rear sight assembly is that of an 03A1 as it has flush knobs instead of dished. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver assembly are refinished with a moderate amount of pin prick pitting underneath the blue. Middle band retains about 75% Parkerizing, again with some corrosion. Front bbl band is a dull blue but is in good shape. Trigger guard assembly itself is rusted and moderately pitted, but floorplate retains 90% green Parkerizing. Bolt assembly, though nickel steel, has been parkerized with the extractor being blue. Buttstock is proper for a Mark 1 with ejection port notched out and a “WTS” cartouche. Moderate dings throughout with most prominent being on the right hand side between stock bolts. Hand guard is of later type with a slightly lower hump, which could be correct for this gun, and shows moderate dings with nothing really significant. 4-58233 (1,800-2,500)

1596
$0.00

*LOT OF TWO SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 RIFLES. Cal. 30-06. 1) SN 830173. Very end of the war 1903 Springfield in very good condition. Mechanically very sound with an excellent bbl that is dated “3-18”. CONDITION: Metal is re-parkerized with bbl receiver & band assemblies retaining 98% of finish. Trigger guard & floorplate assembly retain approx. 85% finish. Buttplate is a Remington 03 A3 checkered buttplate. Stock is a C-stock with a “P” with a box around it designating an arsenal replacement with a stamp on right side of “C-8AA” designating the arsenal where rebuilt. Rifle is overall excellent condition and a good example of a WWII rebuild of a 1st World War rifle. 2) SN 1287524. This is a 1903 Springfield that has been sporterized. Rifle has had a Lyman 48 receiver sight mounted to it and is mounted in a 1922 M2 stock with a drawing board number on it. It also has a 1922 front bbl band so as to resemble an NRA sporter. It also has a Springfield “8-44” replacement bbl. CONDITION: Receiver is in excellent plus condition retaining nearly all of its blue. Bolt is an 03A1, which is swept back and blued with the extractor being polished. Bbl & front band assembly as well as trigger guard assembly retain 98% of orig Parkerized finish and buttplate is a fine checkered National Match type with virtually all of its finish. Bore has very strong rifling and is fairly bright but should clean to near new. Rifle is mechanically excellent. 4-58242 BK11 (1,500-2,500)

1597
$2,185.00

*LOT OF FIVE 1917 ENFIELD RIFLES. Cal. 30-06. All 26” bbls. 1) Winchester. SN 508591. Bbl dated “2-18”. This is rebuilt for a WWII example of a 1917 Enfield, but it retains mostly Winchester parts. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl assembly are complete Winchester including bolt, retaining 85-90% of parkerized finish. Front band retains approx. 95% Parkerizing as does the middle, but has some dings in it. Trigger guard & floorplate assembly retain approx. 65% Parkerizing turning plum, as does buttplate. Bore is bright & shiny with good rifling. Mechanics are excellent. 2) Eddystone. SN 1230053. This rifle has mostly Eddystone parts with exceptions being a “JA” marked WWII replacement bbl & a Winchester bolt. Mechanics are fine as is the bore but could use some cleaning. CONDITION: Receiver is orig blue and is in good condition retaining approx. 75% finish. Winchester replacement bolt is parkerized & retains approx. 65% finish. Bbl & front band are parkerized while center band is blued and trigger guard floorplate assembly retains approx. 85% orig blue. Stock has a crack that runs from bolt relief down to floorplate diagonally and is about 4” long toward front of floorplate. Hand guards are in very good condition. Mechanically fine. 3) Enfield P14(?). SN 9205. There is nothing on receiver except serial number & what appears to be a British or Canadian proof, as is with bolt. Bore diameter at muzzle is .325 so we are assuming this is a Pattern 14. Rifle is in overall fine condition but with little finish remaining on metal. Bore is rough. CONDITION: Bbl & receiver, as well as bolt, appear to have little or no finish and are smooth gray patinas, not having been cleaned. Only markings appear to be foreign proof marks & serial number. Bands & trigger housing retain approx. 50% orig finish with buttplate retaining slightly more. Wood is in very good condition with very minor dings throughout and in a very well done arsenal repair at top area around buttplate that is almost undetectable. There is an “RIA” over “FK” cartouche on left side. Mechanically fine. 4) Eddystone. SN 867013. This is a pleasing looking 1917 with a mixture of Eddystone & Remington parts. Configuration is entirely blue and bore has strong rifling but is pitted throughout. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl assembly retain about 70% orig blue. Front & middle bands retain approx. 70% blue with some pluming & minor rust developing. Trigger guard & floorplate assembly retain about 80% blue with some minor scuffing throughout. Buttplate has about 15% orig finish. Stock & hand guards are in very good condition with no cracks or breaks & one or two minor scuffs, the worst of which being about 1-1/2” long x approx. 1/8” wide below rear sight. There is an arsenal cartouche on left side of receiver which is “RIA” over “FK”. 5) Eddystone. SN 601513. This 1917 is a lend/lease or British purchase rifle being that it still retains red band around front with “30-06” put into it in black ink. Rifle is mechanically sound and appears to be matching. Red band British versions of this rifle are rather hard to obtain in any condition. Rifle is a Century Arms import. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 50% orig blue with a lot of spotting and some slight rust spots, particularly around rear sight, from seeing a lot of use. Bolt is blue and is numbered to rifle. Bbl is blue and shows appearances of having had rust cleaned off with a strong bore but dark in grooves. Front end of rifle, bands, sight, and etc. show signs of having had heavy rust cleaned off. Floorplate & trigger guard assembly retain approx. 75% orig blue with no significant marring on any of it. Buttplate retains about 10% orig blue and wood is in solid condition with no major scarring, but lots of minor dings & dents. With a good bore scrubbing rifle should be mechanically fine. 4-58244 BK13 (2,000-3,000)

1598
$8,970.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 A1 NATIONAL MATCH “U.S.M.C. SNIPER”. Cal. 30. SN 1524678. This rifle has a bbl date of “3-39” which is at the tail end of production for the Springfield ’03 A1 National Matches. Bbl is star gauged with correct star gauge number underneath the wood. The polished nickel steel bolt is numbered to the gun and the Unertl U.S.M.C. scope has the correct mounts and bases on it. A Vaver micrometer sight has been added to this gun. Springfield rear site leaf is not present. CONDITION: Bbl action retains 98% of the orig matte gray Parkerizing of that period with bright shiny bore. Front band is Parkerized where the middle band is blue (also typical of that era), both in excellent condition retaining 90% of their finish. Triggerguard and floorplate assembly retain approx. 85% with the prominent wear being on the front of the floorplate. Coarse checkered buttplate with trap is also in excellent condition. Buttstock is a C Stock in excellent condition with no visible cartouche or inspection stamp present. Upper hand guard has not been heavily modified and still retains the entire sighting groove which is not common but acceptable. These hand guards were all individually made at the Philadelphia Ordinance Depot, so there are no 2 exactly alike. (There was no jig for doing this.) U.S.M.C. scope has approx. 90% of its orig finish, although it appears that the front scope ring has been refinished (which is also common because they were an alloy and the finish tended to flake off). Telescope has excellent optics and the mica scope can is in excellent condition with the spring assembly intact. Vaver sight retains all of its finish. 4-58351 BK21 (4,500-8,500)

1599
$3,392.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 03A4 SNIPER RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 3411070. This WWII sniper rifle with a bbl date of “8-43” is in very nice condition overall with the proper weaver M73B1 telescope. Rifle appears to be in excellent orig condition with the possibility of the stock having been replaced because there is no visible cartouche or acceptance stamp on it. CONDITION: Receiver, scope base and rings are all about 95% green parkerized as expected because sniper rifles were well taken care of. Bbl also retains 95% of orig Parkerizing. Front bayonet band retains approx. 90% Parkerizing. Two bbl bands, front and middle, and swivels retain approx. 90% blue. Floorplate assembly retains approx. 80% Parkerizing and rifle is equipped with a late WWII sling. Telescope retains 98-99% of its orig finish with crystal clear optics. Bolt assembly is blued and proper for the 03A4. Buttstock is in good condition with minor nicks and dings throughout, with no visible cartouche and varies slightly in color from the orig upper hand guard, which is in very good condition with very few dings and scuffs in it. Buttplate is typical Remington and retains better than 90% finish. Edwards Collection 4-58536 BK27 (2,500-4,000)

1600
$3,565.00

*REMINGTON 03A4 SNIPER RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 3414153. This Remington sniper rifle is in good condition having been re-stocked and had the scope refinished. It is however an orig 03A4 sniper rifle CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 85% of the green Parkerizing with no corrosion present. Bolt is blued Remington with the swept handle as is correct for this model. Redfield scope base retains about 75% of its grey Parkerizing, though beginning to fade. Front scope ring is green parkerized while rear is blue. Scope is refinished a dark-grey Parkerizing, I presume was done by the Govt., because if sent to Weaver, they would have blued it, but has just about perfect optics, with no clouding or debris. “9-43” dated bbl shows approx. 70% of the orig grey Parkerizing with a very good 4-groove bore. The trigger housing and floorplate are Smith-Corona replacements and retain about 95% of the orig grey Parkerizing, with the screws being blued. Buttstock is a C-type stock that is pretty well brand new with no evident mars or dings at all, and no cartouche is present. Upper hand guard is in good condition with 2 or 3 dings in it, the largest being approx. 1” x 1/4” between middle and front bbl bands. Rifle is equipped with a “1943” dated leather sling that is in just about brand new condition though a little dry. Buttplate is Remington 03A3 parkerized and retains about 95% of its orig finish with the screws being blued. Mechanics are excellent. 4-58734 BK71 (2,500-3,300)

1601
$1,840.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 03A3. Cal. 30-06. SN 3853363. There is little to say about this 03A3 except that is in unissued condition. CONDITION: Metal of this gun shows no signs of ever having been done anything more than sit in a barracks rack. No obvious wear to the receiver, bolt, bbl, sight cover or anything else except a very minor scuff on top of the stacking swivel band probably from being on a barracks rack. Trigger guard assembly retains 95%+ orig green Parkerizing. Stock and hand guard assemblies show no signs of wear with just a couple minor rub marks from possibly being in a barracks rack but you have to really look for them. You can read the “RA/FJA” with cross cannons across the room. Only other mark is an “OG” in the cheek piece where it was obviously stored and preserved at the Ogden Arsenal in Utah. Has late WWII sling. This is as good as it gets. Edwards Collection 4.58537 BK28 (700-1,500)

1602
$1,035.00

*REMINGTON 1917 RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 170724. This is a very nice example of a 1917 Remington. Overall the metal is in outstanding condition and the wood is very good. Rifle is equipped with a 1917 Remington bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 90% of its blue with the balance of loss being on the rear sight ears and a little bit on the bolt release. Bbl, which is dated “2-17”, shows better than 95% of its orig blue, as does the front sight assembly, with just a few nicks in the top of the bbl from being in racks. Bore is outstanding. The bands of this rifle show a significant amount of finish loss with the front band turning to a patina, and the middle band showing more of a browning. The trigger guard and floorplate assembly are excellent showing 90% or better orig blue, with the buttplate showing about 30%. Wood is in very good condition with a small arsenal repair approx. 3” long x 1/2” wide about 1” rear of the trigger guard on the left hand side at 5 o’clock from the “SS 1919” cartouche that is present. There is also an eagle head with the letter “I” stamped directly behind the trigger guard and another eagle head with the number “339” in front of the trigger guard. Buttstock does show some slight dinging and marring throughout, though not very prominent, with sharp finger grooves and a nice look to it. Rear hand guard is in excellent condition with 1 very small ding on the left side of the sight groove. Front hand guard has 2 or 3 very minor dings with no cracks. Bayonet and scabbard are in mint condition. 4-58742 BK75 (750-1,250)

1603
$1,610.00

*LOT OF TWO ENFIELD RIFLES. 1) Winchester Model 1917. Cal. 30-06. SN 68713. 26” bbl. Rifle is in very good condition overall, pleasing to look at, mechanically very sound and having a very good bore. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 85-90% blue with very slight surface rust on right side ear of sight. Bolt is turning plum with some slight surface rusting on handle. Bbl is Winchester and dated “11-17” with 90% blue. Front sight & bands have virtually no finish and are almost straw in color. Trigger guard assembly has approx. 75% blue with most of loss being at the lowest portion. Floorplate has no finish. Wood is in very good plus condition with just minor scuffing and nice sharp finger grooves. Buttplate has surface rust in its entirety. Mechanics are fine. 2) ERA P14 Enfield. Cal. 303. SN 44003. 26” bbl. Rifle is in fine condition with 90% blue throughout, has been well kept in grease. Stock is of the non-finger groove type with grenade sights on receiver and on left side of stock. Bore is in very good condition. Front stacking swivel is missing. CONDITION: Receiver retains 95% orig blue with British proof marks and a good coat of grease. Bbl & bands also retain 95% or better blue as does floorplate and trigger guard assembly. Bolt body is polished bright. Buttplate retains approx. 75% blue with no rust or pitting and wood is in very good to excellent condition with just the most minute scuffing with a nice legible British stamping on right hand side with Canadian broad arrow. Rifle is mechanically excellent. 4-58243 BK14 (900-1,600)

1604
$7,475.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 “T” RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 1264385. This rifle represents the “T” type, 1922 rifle that Springfield Armory offered through their NRA sales program. It meets all the criteria for this type of heavy bbl target rifle, but we are unable to confirm with any source its authenticity. The bolt has a headless cocking piece. It is equipped with a Lyman 48 receiver sight, scope blocks mounted to the bbl for the A-5 Winchester telescope that was sometimes used (but not provided), an altered 1917 Enfield type front bbl band and a Browning Automatic Rifle front sight base. CONDITION: Rifle retains some 98% blue to the receiver and rear sight assembly and approx. 90% to the heavy 24” bbl with some slight pin prick pitting starting to develop throughout the exterior of the bbl. Front sight base retains about 60% of the blue and the stand 03 front sight insert retains approx 90%. Front bbl band retains approx 20% of the blue, primarily in protected areas with the balance turning plum. Buttstock is the non-finger grooved 1922 variety that was pretty standard on these rifles with a prominent circle “P”. Buttstock has been cut and then re-stretched approx. 1 1/2” and retains a 1922 crescent buttplate. Trigger guard assembly retains about 85% of a plum finish with rust starting to develop where the front mounting screw is. Floorplate retains approx. 90% blue and is also just starting to rust around where the hinge is towards the front. 1) Rifle is one of 79 manufactured. Refer to page 114 of Brophy’s book. Rifle is also equipped with a leather sling. 4-58247 (7,500-12,500)

1605
$1,035.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 CAL. 30 SPORTER. Cal. 30. SN 1295362. Rifle appears to be a very good example of the Springfield mod. 1903 Sporter that was manufactured at the Armory in the late 20’s to early 30’s. It has all the correct features, including the same bbl dimensions as the 22, because they used the 1922 stocks on these rifles. Also has the correct star gauged bbl with the correct star gauge nomenclature on the wood. the 1922 bbl band and Lyman 48 receiver sight. This example is not glass bedded. CONDITION: Receiver retains 95% of the orig finish and shows excellent as does the Lyman 48 receiver sight. Bbl that is dated “6-28” also exhibits some 95-98% of the orig finish, including the front sight, which has some finish loss due to a sight cover that is no longer present. Bbl band retains 90% of its orig blue with no hints of any kinds of rusting or spotting. Trigger guard assembly retains 85% of the blue and some surface corrosion is just beginning to form at the front portion. Floorplate assembly is spotted with blue and patina, presumably from resting on a hand. No significant scratches or mars in it. Buttstock has no cartouche, but it does have a circle “P” and is in excellent condition with just a minimum of scarring with the most significant being a 1/2” x 1/4” x 1/8” deep small gouge on the right side of the cheek piece. Other than that, any markings in the stock are barely evident. Polished bolt with number “J-5” on the top of the handle is numbered to this gun. Crescent 1922 buttplate is in fine condition with remaining blue within the checkering and the border has turned to plum. Rifle is equipped with a 1903 sling that is fair to poor condition. Bore has very good rifling, though somewhat dark in the grooves. Mechanics are excellent. Edwards Collection 4-58518 BK53 (1,000-2,000)

1606
$1,380.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 M1 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. Cal. 22. SN 20311. Has a bbl date of “11-31”. Rifle is in good condition with a Lyman 48 receiver sight and Watson front sight assembly with removable insert. Also has Schutzen adjustable aluminum buttplate and an adjustable palm rest. Receiver and bbl are drilled and tapped for scope with plug screws in them. CONDITION: Bbl and receiver retain 90% of orig blue with some slight surface corrosion and a few minor scratches from being in a rack on the bbl. Bbl band retains about 65% orig blue turning plum. Trigger guard retains approx 90% of the blue while floorplate retains approx 50%. Wood appears to be in very good condition with a couple small bruises on the left hand side and retains added checkering. Palm rest is in excellent condition as is orig M1 bolt. Edwards Collection 4-58529 BK23 (1,200-2,200)

1607
$1,035.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1922 M2. Cal. 22. SN 11308. This is a nice orig finish rifle with bbl date of “8-37” that appears to be a military issue because it has a horseshoe box with “SA” over “O” stamped in the stock. The only thing that appears to be possibly unoriginal is that it has an adjustable insert in the Lyman 48 rear sight and a small brass shim ,between the bbl and the wood, at the very front of the wood.. It is a nice very pleasing gun. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl assembly retain approx. 90% of orig finish with very minor surface rust area just under the SN on the receiver. Parkerizing on bottom of bbl, just below the wood, shows slight wear possibly from being bench rested. Trigger guard assembly shows 95-98% of orig Parkerizing as does the no trap buttplate. Bbl band shows very minor pitting but retains better than 90% of its parkerized finish. Stock is in excellent condition with just a couple of very minor dings that do not detract from its looks whatsoever. Bore and mechanics are fine. 4-58253 BK29 (750-1,300)

1608
$2,300.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922. Cal. 22. SN 1893. This is a nice rifle. It is not what one would call mint, but it does appear to be orig. It retains orig 1922 dual firing pin bolt, as well as 2 proper magazines and spare parts. The rifle appears to be used but not abused with some honest wear on it which is acceptable considering the rarity of and unaltered 1922 action. The bbl date is “1-23” CONDITION: Barreled action retains better than 90% of its blue but there are some areas of poor storage. There are also, just above the ELD in the nomenclature, a small, approx. 1/4-3/8” rnd area, of bare metal. There is the same area in size, approx. 3 1/2” forward on the bbl. I have no explanation for this other than they are there. Lyman 48 receiver sight shows about 50% orig finish. Orig 1922 nickel steel bolt is polished with some patina starting to turn on the body. Floorplate assembly and trigger guard show significant wear with the possibility of being touched up a little bit at some time. Buttstock is of the non-finger grooved variety with the large 1922 bordered in checkered buttplate. Front bbl band shows about 60% blue turning plumb. Bore is excellent and mechanics are perfect. This a very acceptable example of an orig 1922 that isn’t mint so you wouldn’t mind shooting it. Edwards Collection 4-58528 58BK30 (1,000-1,500)

1609
$2,242.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 M1. Cal. 22. SN 8205. This is an orig unmodified 1922 M1 with a Unertl 14 power target scope mounted on it. This appears to be a military issue arm since it has in the left side of the buttstock a horseshoe box with “SA, over O”. There is also a rack number in the bottom of the pistol grip that is almost illegible but appears to be number “51”. This rifle was most likely issued to a military academy for training purposes. The bbl date is “8-26”. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl assembly has been re-parkerized and retains nearly 100% of that finish. Front site assembly is also parkerized and is the removable insert variety. Trigger and floorplate assembly are parkerized and about 95% condition as are the bbl bands and swing swivels. Buttplate assembly is coarse checkered with no trap, as is correct for this gun. Orig M1 bolt is polished with the serial number of the gun engraved on the bottom. Lyman 48 Receiver site is in excellent condition with just a minimum of wear from being adjusted. Unertl scope retains approx. 75% of its orig blue with perfect optics. 4-58252 BK19 (1,200-2,500)

1610
$1,207.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1922 MII. Cal. 22. SN 10861B. This example of a “1926” dated rifle is an update from the MI to the MII configuration. This is equipped with “Demming” type pistol grip stock. Rifle is in overall very good condition being mechanically sound with an excellent bore and type-3, M2 bolt that is numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Complete barreled action, including sight and bands, retain a dark grey, almost black, Parkerizing that shows to be better than 95% throughout. Sight cover is still intact and the Lyman type 48 sight shows about 98% of the orig blue with just minor scratches on the bolt side. Trigger guard and floorplate assembly as new parkerized configuration. Buttstock shows to be in very good condition with an “SA” in a box on the left cheek piece and with an arsenal mark of “AAZ” on the left hand side just below the cocking piece. Finger grooves are very sharp and defined, and there is a very minimum of scarring on the buttstock with the prominent being on the left side on the magazine catch. Though not deep, the stain is scratched in a few places. Rifle retains a WWI sling that is dated “1918” and is dry, but otherwise in good condition. Edwards Collection 4-58530 BK36 (750-1,250)

1611
$1,437.00

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1922 M-2. Cal. 22. SN 18416. This is a nice example of a 1922 M-2 that is good enough for the best of collections but still very desirable to shoot. This gun does have one minor oddity which I could find no information on. It appears that there was a flaw in the roll die while stamping the receiver as the right hand side of all the lettering “Springfield” “Armory” and “M-2” appeared to be rolled out very lightly. Gun’s receiver does not appear to show any signs of being refinished or b-blasted. I can only assume it was a problem with the die. The “IELD” in “Springfield”, the “Y” in “Armory”, and the “M-2” are stamped very light, and it appears the “2” has been re-stamped by hand. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% of what appears to be the orig gray/green Parkerizing. Lyman 48 receiver sight is in perfect condition. Type-3 bolt is polished and numbered to the gun and is in excellent condition. Bbl and front band retain approx. 95% of a slightly darker Parkerizing which is very common as these actions finished before they were assembled. Bbl date is “4-42”. Buttstock is in fine condition with no significant dings or mars, and nice sharp finger grooves, as well as a horseshoe box on the left cheek piece containing the letters “SA” over “R”. Circle “P” on the pistol grip is also very prominent and shows very little wear. No-trap, coarse checkered buttplate shows 98% of the orig finish. Rifle is equipped with a WWI period sling. Mechanically fine and a slightly leaded, bright bore that can use just a little bit of elbow grease. Edwards Collection 4-58531 BK35 (900-1,200)

1612
$18,400.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL G-30 EXPERIMENTAL RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 67. The Winchester Model 30 was authorized for development in Sept. of 1941. It was a 30-06 semi-automatic gas operated rifle with a detachable box magazine. Only a few of these rifles were made up for text purposes. At a glance, they give the appearance of a cross between a “German G.43” and an “M1 Carbine” on steroids. This particular gun has very good providence including copies of shipping documents where this weapon was purchased by Norman Flayderman in Feb. 1976 from “Winchester Repeating Arms”. These are an extremely rare firearm as this is the 2nd one that this cataloger has seen in his 40+ years being involved in guns. CONDITION: Receiver retains 90% of the orig high quality Winchester Blue and what seems just slight wear from being actuated and there is a slight machining flaw as there are some factory gouges in the receiver, on the left side, just behind the receiver ring, as if the end mill had a chip in it when machining this piece. There is however a small weld at the rear of the operating rod groove that could very well be an orig factory weld, as examples of this are so rare there is nothing to compare it to. Operating rod assembly has 95% orig blue, and bolt is highly polished. Rear site assembly is quite unique and is in perfect condition. The bbl front site and bbl band assemblies are in great condition with only minimal wear from being handled. The trigger guard and box magazine assemblies have 90-95% of their orig finish with slight problem of the magazine not latching properly. The buttstock and hand guard show only minor handling marks and the aluminum w/trap checkered buttplate shows as new and is quite unique in manufacture. Buttstock also has an aluminum inventory tag on it with the number “W67” on the lower left near the rear swing swivel. This would be a wonderful gun to add to a collection that encompasses experimentals and oddities. 4-58398 BK18 (35,000-75,000)

1613
$1,840.00

*M1 CARBINE CALIBER 30 BY ERWIN PEDERSEN. Cal. 30. SN 1777123. This is an example of an early and rare Erwin Pedersen M1 carbine, though it is refinished and some of the parts are reproduction. Nonetheless it is an example of one of the rarest makers of the M1 carbine. It has an Underwood bbl dated “6-44”, though barely legible, with a reproduction front bbl band assembly attached. Trigger housing is late S?G? as is the hammer. Push button safety and magazine catch are totally unmarked on the exterior. Bolt is Inland and rear sight is two pitted to get a makers name. CONDITION: Bbl & receiver retain 98% of repark. Front sight has approx. 80% orig finish. Front bbl band retains all of its finish as it is a reproduction. The S/G slide retains 98% of a repark as does the Inland bolt. Trigger guard assembly retains 98% of the repark finish. Buttstock is a Winchester low wood in excellent condition with no major dings or scuffs with an “IR” stamped in the channel. Upper hand guard is marked “IO” and is also in near perfect condition. Mechanics and bore are both excellent. 4-58356 BK24 (500-1,200)

1614
$2,472.00

*WINCHESTER M1 CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. SN 5590574. Wonderful orig carbine with Winchester bbl. Unable to determine stock maker due to mag pouch on buttstock. It has a flat bolt with push button safety & 2-position flip rear sight. Accompanied by a canvas sling & oiler, one 20-rd magazine in rifle and two new magazines in a canvas pouch on buttstock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains about all of its fine gray Parkerizing and bolt most of its blue. Stock shows light handling & use marks with a bruise on left side of forestock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59510 JR665 (1,750-2,250)

1615
$1,840.00

*UN-QUALITY M1 CARBINE. Cal. 30-M1. SN 4461236. Un-Quality Carbines were indeed very rare as they were made by Quality Hardware Corporation and the receivers were sub-contracted by Union Switch and Signal. This particular carbine is a restoration in progress with great potential to be a fine example. At this point it has an assortment of parts such and inland slide, an IBM bbl and front site assembly and a National Postal Meter trigger group. With time and parts this could be a very fine restoration. CONDITION: Receiver is in excellent condition though re-parkerized with reproduction rear site. Bbl is orig finish IBM though it has been re-crowned with an IBM front site missing the pin. Front bbl band is a reproduction but has an orig IBM swing swivel on it. Trigger group is re-parkerized to match receiver as is the slide assembly. Stock is a low wood inland in very good condition with just some slight dings on the rear comb. Front upper hand guard is a 4-rivet reproduction. 4-58355 BK16 (500-1,200)

1616
$1,725.00

*INLAND M1 CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. SN 6941388. Standard late carbine with 18” Inland Bbl dated “3-45”. It has flip safety, rnd bolt and ramp adjustable, rear sight. It also has a canvas sling & oiler with a canvas, 2-magazine pouch on buttstock. Accompanied by one slightly damaged, 20-rd magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains most of its orig gray/green parkerizing with some light wear on bolt. Stock is nicked & dinged, mostly on left side from sling buckle and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59022 JR664 (500-800)

1616a
$805.00

US M3 TELESCOPE, SNIPERSCOPE, INFRARED, 20,000 VOLT. SN 6745.51. This scope was made by an American optical company of Buffalo, New York under a contract dated 6.23.51 and is so marked on the label on the right side. Although this is marked “SNIPERSCOPE” on the label, the hand-held units such as this were usually known as Snooperscopes. CONDITION: Retains most of the dark parkerized finish with a few scratches. Batteries and associated equipment do not accompany so the operation has not been tested. 4-58349 FS782 (500-1,000)

1617
$5,750.00

*1941 JOHNSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Cal. 30. SN 0039. This rifle is an outstanding example of the Johnson Automatics that were purchased by the United States Marines to supplement the shortage of Garands during the 2nd World War. They were used until enough Garands were in the system, and then they were transferred over to the Navy Seabees. This particular example which production shows as new. Mechanics are perfect. CONDITION: Metal of this rifle is as new with no signs of wear or use whatsoever. Buttstock is in near perfect condition with one very slight scratch on the top, directly in front of the buttplate and one very small ding just above the trigger assembly on the left-hand side, measuring approx. 1/8” around. Front hand guard is near perfect with just very minor storage scuffs in it, showing no kind of significant damage at all. Buttplate is slightly off center in mounting which is fairly typical for these rifles and the two buttplate screws are ever so slightly buggered. Bore is as new. One of the finest examples that I’ve had an opportunity to handle especially in such an early rifle. 4-58354 BK15 (4,500-8,500)

1618
$5,175.00

*JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN A3653. Standard Johnson with 22-1/2” tapered rnd bbl, winged front sight with bayonet lug and long, spring steel, adjustable rear sight graduated 1-1,000 meters. Mounted with 2-pc, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, receiver & magazine box retain about all of their strong, orig, factory finish. Wood is sound and retains most of a bright varnish finish. Bolt will not lock in open position, otherwise mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-60687 JR663 (3,000-5,000)

1619
$4,025.00

*JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN B5081. Standard Johnson with 22-1/2” tapered rnd bbl, winged front sight with bayonet lug and long, spring steel, adjustable rear sight. Mounted with 2-pc, straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with sling swivels. Rear sight is graduated in 0-1,000 meters. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of its gray/green parkerizing and hand guard about 60% thin parkerizing. Receiver retains about 75% parkerized finish with magazine cover retaining a silvery/green patina. Wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and a couple of gouges on forearm. There is a spliced repair back of top tang. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60686 JR662 (3,000-5,000)

1620
$9,200.00

*SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Cal. 30 (gas trap). SN 14387. This is a very good example of a late 1939 vintage gas trap Garand. It appears to have most if not all of its orig parts with the only the op-rod and seventh round stoppage modified. Rifle shows excellent overall with correct sling and the following parts: Stock SA-SPG without drawing board number, 2 equal holes without modification, buttplate number C-46012 (screws not numbered), trigger housing number 28290 with large pad, small hole, hammer number C46008 with hole, trigger number C46020-2 with hole, safety C-46015-4, blue hammer spring housing, trigger guard C46025 with rings, bolt D28287-1/HL J-7, and rear sight aperture B8868-1/cover B8872 parkerized. Both sight knobs are numbered, bbl D-28286 HL/J-14-A (rear to front), Lower band is milled with groove with no number. There is no number is on wood and no number on nose cap. Front sight B8892-0 with grooves. Op-rod D35382-0 “Modified”. Follower unnumbered, clip latch unnumbered, bullet guide B-8875, follower arm B-8869 with 2 bevels, keystone spring real but broken in 2 pieces, comp spring real, follower rod unmarked. CONDITION: Rifle appears to be 100% authentic with the exception of the later modification of the op-rod and seventh round stoppage. Receiver is gray-green Parkerizing, but 90% finish with a slight pitted area on the heel. Bolt is black oxide as should be and retains about 90% finish. Op-rod, though modified, retains about 75-80% of its orig finish. Bbl shows better than 90%. Trigger housing assembly retains about 90% finish as does buttplate. Stock is in exceptional condition with minor scuffing throughout, no significant scars or blemishes, and a very prominent cartouche. Front and rear hand guards are both in excellent condition with minor scarring and scratches and no relief cut on rear. Mechanics are fine and bore is fairly bright with some slight pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58532 BK26 (10,000-20,000)

1621
$5,462.00

*SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Cal. 30. SN 3647572. This Garand is in Marine Corp MC-1 or MC-52 configuration. It is in the proper SN range, and telescope mount rings, flash hider etc., are all proper for this gun. With the exception of the sniper updates, gun retains all of its 1945 parts, including stock, bbl, bolt, etc. CONDITION: Receiver and scope base retain approx. 95% of what appears to be the orig Parkerizing. Rear sight is in excellent condition and of the late WWII as should be. Op-rod is a flat side-9 with no modifications, retaining 90% of its orig finish. “5-45” bbl shows somewhat frosted though rifling is very strong. Rifle is equipped with a Springfield Armory forged flat cone type flash hider. Scope base, scope mount, T-4 rings and Koll-Morgan scope are all Marine Corp postwar updates. Base screws have not been staked but this is common for Marine Corp updates. Buttstock is in excellent condition with a very legible “NFR” cartouche although at some point in time stock did have a grenade sight on it. K-Line cheek piece is in excellent condition as are the hand guards and the “1944” dated WWII sling. Overall a very nice example of a WWII sniper rifle updated for post war Marine Corp use. 4-58353 BK25 (4,500-7,500)

1622
$4,025.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER M1-D GARAND SNIPER RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 1607128. Standard Garand with 24” bbl, winged front sight & battle adjustable rear sight. It has the barrel mount for scope base containing an M84 scope SN 7033. Mounted in matching oil finished stock & hand guards with a lace-on leather cheekpiece dated “11-62” and a canvas sling. Stock has two “P” proofs, otherwise is unmarked. Bbl is by Springfield, dated “8-52”. Trigger group is mixed Winchester & Springfield parts. It has a clamp-on sheet metal flash hider. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains most of its gray/green restored parkerized finish & scope most of its orig blue with crisp optics. Side adjustment cover of scope has a bent hinge, otherwise is fine. Wood is sound and retains most of its fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-60678 JR661 (3,500-5,000)

1623
$0.00

*SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Cal. 30. SN 56958. 24” bbl. This is a good example of a first month production gas port M1 Garand. It has all the correct parts with an “8-40” dated bbl as well as all small parts including rear sight assembly and duel keystone wire springs. Stock is correct, no trap, butt never modified, with two equal holes. This would be a great first month production gas port Garand, although refinished. Orig examples are nearly impossible to find. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Barreled action has 95% refinish with bands & trigger housing assembly retaining 60-75% orig finish. Stock has numerous small dents & dings, although not unattractive. Cartouche is worn off but circle “P” proof mark is still present. Mechanics are excellent. Bore, although slightly dark, is excellent. 4-58236 BK1 (4,000-7,000)

1624
$0.00

*SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Cal. 22-06. SN 6089544. This is an extremely rare variation of the M1 Garand, since only a handful was made in 1957 as an experiment with a new cartridge. They used leftover receivers in the late 6 million ranges to build these guns. They were strictly built for test and research. This particular example has a duplex bbl with the drawing board number “SA 37999” and a bbl date of “5-57”. It does have the Department of Defense proof as well inspection proof. Bbl is rifled as some examples seen have not been. A very rare Garand indeed. CONDITION: Exterior of the entire rifle shows as new. Bbl and receiver assembly retain 99%+ of finish as does the op-rod and trigger guard assembly. Bolt shows just the minutest wear from being operated. Buttplate shows just a little bit of wear on the checkering itself just from being lifted in and out of a rack. Bore, although dirty, should clean to new as is chrome-lined. Wood buttstock assembly has as few mars as humanly possibly on a gun this age and shows as new with “D.O.D.” stamp being very prominent as well as the circle “P”. Front hand guard shows no wear. Rear hand guard has 1 tiny little blemish approx. 1” in front of the receiver. A very fine example for an advanced M1 collector. 4-58232 BK17 (15,000-25,000)

1625
$4,025.00

*SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Cal. 30. SN 3662997. 24” bbl. This rifle was at one time an M1-C or MC-52 sniper rifle and would make an excellent candidate for a restoration to that configuration. Scope mount holes (5) have been expertly plugged by an armory. Rifle has “SA-52” stamped on flat just behind rear sight. Also rifle has correct “12-52” bbl for being an MC-52 sniper. CONDITION: Receiver & bbl retain 85-90% of orig Parkerizing. Wood is in good shape with minor scuffs & dings and a cartouche present which reads “RIA” over “FK” in a rectangular box. Gas cylinder/front of sight assembly retains 90% of their finish although it is a narrow based gas cylinder. Rear sight assembly is a post-war replacement (probably done at time of re-build). Revision “9” op-rod has excellent orig finish although field modified. Mechanics are excellent. Bore, although slightly dark, is excellent. 4-58235 BK2 (2,500-4,500)

1626
$3,565.00

*LOT OF THREE M1 GARANDS. Cal. 30. 1) Springfield. SN 3305625. This is a 100% correct November 1944 issue M1 Garand. Although some parts are earlier such as revision “6” op-rod and revision “12” trigger housing, I believe this gun to be 100% correct as to production and bin restocking. Reference WWII Garand, Duff. CONDITION: Excellent plus with typical light gray Parkerizing for the era. Wood is in excellent condition with a very prominent “SA” over “GAW” cartouche with crossed cannons and circle “P” proof. Hand guards are as new, both front & rear. Mechanics are excellent. Bore, although slightly dark, is excellent. 2) H&R. SN 5521829. 24” bbl. This is a good example of a DCM Sales rifle that got through the program virtually intact. Rifle is in near new condition as refinished with the engraving of “A4” over “4-65” in receiver leg. The only part that appears non-orig is a Springfield follower & front sight. All other parts, including wood, appear to be correct H&R. Also has correct sling. CONDITION: As described above, rifle shows virtually new condition with very good cartouche and rack number “987” painted on buttstock. Very, very minor dings on stock with even less in the hand guards. Mechanics are excellent. Bore shows very good but could use a slight cleaning. 3) Springfield. SN 2084041. 24” bbl. This example of a 1943 M1 Garand that saw some battle use and was rebuilt after the war and probably saw action in Korea as well. Stock is orig to receiver being McFarland cartouched. Other than that, rifle has been rebuilt with post-war parts. CONDITION: Receiver retains 98% re-Parkerizing with some pitting present underneath. Bbl is a 1951 replacement and bore shows as brand new. Op-rod, as well as small parts, are Korean War era replacements. All are in excellent shape. Rifle is mechanically fine. Has post-war sling. 4-58238 BK3 (3,000-5,000)

1627
$920.00

*INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER GAP LETTER RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 5204456. 24” bbl. Rare variation of the IHC rifle with receivers being manufactured at Springfield Armory. Rifle has bbl date of “8-53” being manufactured by LMR, which is correct for rifle, with IHC op-rod and small parts with exception being rear sight assembly being Springfield (which could be correct because receivers were made at Springfield) and has WWII trigger housing assembly and front gas cylinder lock. Butt stock is a modern made reproduction. CONDITION: Receiver retains 85% finish with some touch-up. There is also a 1/2” wide nick present on front receiver ring. Bbl assembly retains virtually all of its finish with a bright shiny bore. Gas cylinder front sight assembly also retains virtually all of its orig finish with very minor scuffing. Hand guards appear to be orig and are in excellent condition. Buttstock is a reproduction, as previous stated, but in fine condition. Mechanics are fine. 4-58258 BK6 (800-1,200)

1628
$0.00

*LOT OF TWO M1 GARANDS. Cal. 30. 1) H&R. SN 5544892. 24” bbl. A good example of a rebuilt H&R or would make an excellent shooter. Rifle retains most of its original parts including bbl, op-rod, front sight assembly and elevation knob. Stock appears to be orig, though heavily varnished. Accompanied by a foreign made sling. CONDITION: Rifle retains 95% or better of a refinish with the only significant finish loss being the gas cylinder. Bore is bright & shiny and should make for an excellent shooter. Stock is Springfield 1950’s vintage with “DOD” cartouche. Hand guards are also heavily varnished with a 2” crack on rear one, as well as 1/4” x 1/4” chip in rear hand guard. Mechanics are excellent. 2) Springfield Armory. SN 4231030. 24” bbl. Rifle is a nice example of a not too often found 4,000,000 vintage Garand, although rebuilt at some point in time. These 4,000,000 vintage Garands saw the brunt of the work in Korea thus making their survival rate rather low. Rifle appears to have all of the correct parts for its era including a replacement Marlin bbl dated “4-53”. Marlin was a legitimate sub contractor. Also has correct “SA” over “JLG” cartouche with crossed cannons. CONDITION: Rifle is in good overall condition showing finish wear to receiver and very slight pitting on op-rod. Bore is bright & shiny, stock has a couple of larger dings, one being approximately 1” x 1/4” on left hand side, underneath sight knob and the other being 3/4” x 1/4” underneath the nomenclature on the bbl. Other than that, wood is in excellent condition throughout. Mechanics are in excellent condition. 4-58239 BK4 (2,000-3,500)

1629
$0.00

*LOT OF TWO M1 GARANDS. Cal. 30. 1) Springfield. SN 3048793. 24” bbl. This is a very nice but used example of a 1944 vintage Garand. Rifle appears to be orig with the exception of the op-rod is a field modified revision “6” and the lower band assembly being refinished, but correct for the rifle. CONDITION: Receiver is orig finish though turning brown form extensive use with correct rear sight assembly and internal parts. Bbl is dated “7-44” which is correct & orig for this rifle. Gas cylinder/front sight assembly also turning color, most probably from storage in Cosmoline. Stock is in exceptional condition, though the “SA” over “GAW” cartouche is very faint. Circle “P” is prominent and there is also a small crossed cannon on heel of pistol grip, although faint. Hand guards are in good condition with rear hand guard having numerous dings & nicks. Front hand guard is in excellent condition. Bore is strong but with light frosting throughout. Mechanics are excellent. 2) Springfield. SN 6091302. 24” bbl. This rare & desirable M1 presents as new and is at the very end of production/May 1956. This was the last year and within the last couple of months of the end of production of the M1 rifle and this one appears to be untouched. Rifle has a “77” nomenclature and “NM” marked op-rod but could very well be correct as most of these 6 million guns were National Matches. A 6 million service rifle is indeed a rare commodity. CONDITION: Rifle presents as new. Metal retains nearly 100% of its orig finish including buttplate. Wood presents as new, although there is an armory repair or insert just in front of the buttplate, approximately 1” wide and 3” high, but gives the appearance of a typical armory repair as they threw very little away. “DOD” stamp is present and very prominent, as is circle “P” on pistol grip. There are no dents, dings, mars or any other marks on wood except for repair on front of buttplate. 4-58237 BK5 (2,500-4,500)

1629a
$1,610.00

*AUTO ORDNANCE MODEL 1927A1 SEMI-AUTO THOMPSON CARBINE BY AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 29073. Standard Thompson with 19” bbl including muzzle brake. Rear half of bbl has cooling fins and is mounted with a rectangular, grasping groove forearm. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured walnut, with pistol grip & smooth steel buttplate with trap. Bbl, receiver & small parts are very high polish blue with gold plated muzzle brake, bolt handle, rear sight base & trigger. Wood has a high gloss urethane type finish. Each side of buttstock has a small green enameled medallion with the date “14 JUNE 1775” and right side of grip has the U.S. Army symbol. Right side of receiver is etch-engraved with gold filling with an American flag and two Army symbols with the inscription “UNITED STATES ARMY COMMEMORATIVE THOMPSON” / “THIS WE’LL DEFEND”. Accompanied by a 20-rd stick magazine & a military sling. Also accompanied by its orig, green felt lined, glass topped, walnut casing with an inlaid brown & gold plaque. Also accompanied by American Historical Foundation booklet & miscellaneous paperwork. CONDITION: New, unfired & uncycled. It still has its orig plastic bundle tie around bolt. Case is equally new. 4-58220 JR607 (1,500-2,500)

1629b
$2,530.00

*TWO LIMITED DELUXE EDITION AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION COMMEMORATIVE WWII RIFLES. Both are American Historical Foundation Serial Number 8 of a total of 50 sets. 1) Springfield Armory M1 Garand. Cal. 30-06. SN 621415. Standard Garand in very nicely figured, checkered, custom wood. All metal is heavy gold plated with side of op rod etch-engraved “WORLD WAR II 50TH ANNIVERSARY M1 GARAND”. Receiver, forearm bands, sides of front sight, floorplate & trigger guard are nicely etch engraved. Right side of buttstock has a large gold & enamel medallion inscribed “AND VICTORY WILL BE OURS 1945” with a large eagle in center with “VICTORY” in a ribbon over its breast. Accompanied by its orig glass top, wine colored, velvet lined, walnut case and a military style sling with two gold plated 8-rd ammunition clips. Also accompanying is the American historical foundation booklet & papers. 2) Saginaw M1 Carbine. Cal. 30 Carbine. SN 3361288. Mounted in nicely figured, checkered walnut with all metal heavy gold plating with side of op rod etch-engraved “WORLD WAR II 50TH ANNIVERSARY M1 CARBINE”. Receiver, sides of front & rear sights & trigger guard are nicely etch engraved. Right side of buttstock has a large gold & enamel medallion inscribed identical to the M1 Garand above. Accompanied by its orig glass top wine colored, velvet lined, walnut case and a military style sling with one gold plated 20-rd ammunition magazine. Also accompanying is the American historical foundation booklet & papers. CONDITION: Both are new in their display cases, unfired and appear to be uncycled. Display cases are equally new. 4-58219 (3,000-3,500)

1629c
$2,300.00

*WINCHESTER AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION MAINE 50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 30-30. SN 6432240 & ME003. Standard angle eject Winchester carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight missing hood & open rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with straight stock & Winchester embossed black composition buttplate. Receiver, bbl, magazine tube & lever are high polish, bright blue, while bbl bands, magazine plug, trigger & hammer are gold plated. Receiver has full coverage etch engraving on sides with right side inscribed on gold ribbons “MAINE LIMITED EDITION / 1820 / THE ‘PINE TREE STATE’”. It has a gold line border with three stars and outline of State of Maine. Left side has identical gold line border with “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” also with three stars. Top of bolt has “ME003” in gold. Left side of buttstock has a large 2-layered cloisonné medallion with outer ring having gold edges with thirteen gold stars and the inner ring the seal of The State of Maine in full color. Lever is strapped with a black plastic bundle tie & it has orig hang tag. Accompanied by its orig, glass top, maroon velvet lined, walnut case with a recessed plaque in bottom. Also accompanied by a American Historical Foundation booklet, orig owner’s manual, warranty card & other papers. Case measures 44” x 12-1/2” x 3-1/2”. CONDITION: Pristine new, unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Case is equally new. 4-58221 (1,500-1,750)

1629d
$5,175.00

SCARCE M1 GARAND GIANT TRAINING AID. Gigantic cutaway M1 Garand rifle, 86” overall length. Made of aluminum & wood and is functional. It is cut away to show the entire working interior including gas cylinder, op rod, bbl & receiver. CONDITION: Good to very good. Aluminum metal is a soiled gray and wood retains 75-80% of its orig brown paint and red paint in cut away areas. 4-58251 (800-1,000)

1630
$0.00

*LOT OF TWO COLT SP-1 AR15 SEMI-AUTO RIFLES. Cal. 223 (5.6 mm). 1) SN 114767. 20” bbl. This is a mid-late 60’s variation of Colt AR15. Rifle presents 100% orig, dark gray Parkerizing and is excellent plus. No magazine present. CONDITION: Rifle retains virtually all of its orig finish with very, very minor scuffing. Rifle also has early 3-prong flash hider but does have the butt trap stock. Rifle shows 98% plus overall with no marks or dings present. Bore is as new, mechanics are excellent. 2) SN 201221. 20” bbl. This is a little bit later version of the SP1 with bird cage flash hider. Rifle still does retain triangular shaped front hand guard and does have a butt trap in stock. No magazine present. CONDITION: Rifle shows 95-97% orig finish with slight signs of use. There is one very small nick in lower receiver, approximately 1/8” x 3/16” just above rear pistol grip on left side. Other than that, metal shows only slightest of wear. Front buttstock & hand guard assemblies show virtually no wear at all. Bore is bright & shiny with just a little bit of green oxidation around inner edge of flash hider. Mechanics are excellent. 4-58257 BK7 (2,700-4,500)

1631
$287.00

SCARCE DPMS AR-15 LEFT HAND UPPER. Cal. 223. NSN. Complete upper for standard AR-15 with 21″ heavy bbl including flash hider. It has standard post front sight & knob adjustable rear sight. It is complete with bolt & op handle with forward assist. Receiver was created from a right hand model having had the orig ejection port welded up and the current one milled on the left side. It has a deflector on the right side and none on the left. It is pre-ban with bayonet lug & rnd 2-pc forearm. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired with a few cartridge case nicks on the left side, otherwise retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Crisp mechanics. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58382 JR220 (350-500)

1632
$517.00

RARE HOLLIFIELD DOTTER RIFLE PRACTICE SET. Set consists of two 30 cal. brass rods for the very rare practice set with one rod, 26-1/2” long and the other 23” long, along with a target holder and one orig target. Accompanied by four of the extremely rare dotter cartridges and a brass stripper clip. It is all in an orig oak case with complete instruction sheet in lid and orig label on outside of lid. This rare practice system was available in a variety of rifle & hand gun calibers. Rods are very seldom encountered and few people have ever seen one of cartridges or target holder and even fewer have ever seen an orig box. CONDITION: Rods are a medium to dark patina and cartridges are an oxidized white patina, one of which has a cracked neck. Target holder is extremely fine. Oak box is sound with label on lid about 3/4 complete and is dark & oil stained. Instruction sheet inside lid is complete with soil on outer edge and has turned yellow A very rare set. 4-58763 JR439 (500-800)

1633
$4,140.00

WOOD GUN RACK. This rack was made for Krag rifles. It is 50-5/8” high and the bottom plate with spaces for 20 rifles is 26” in diameter. The center shelf, which has the same 20 spaces is 19-1/2” in diameter and has 2 lockable steel bands around the outside. The top shelf is 13-1/2” in diameter. The center shelf has been moved downwards to accommodate shorter guns, but would be easy to restore to its orig position as the marks are on the 6-3/8” square center post. CONDITION: Many scuffs and dings with about half of the orig paint remaining. Edwards Collection 4-58547 FS815 (1,000-2,000)

1634
$632.00

M-1 CARBINE RACK. 32-5/8” long, 34-3/4” high metal and wood rack with spaces for 10 carbines on each side. The top is 3-1/2” wide. CONDITION: Traces of orig finish mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Edwards Collection 4-58549 FS816 (100-300)

1635
$690.00

MODEL 1920 GUN RACK. The center pole is missing, but the cap, marked “ARMS RACK / MODEL OF 1920” and the three shelves are present. There are spaces for 20 rifles on the rack. CONDITION: Retains most of the OG paint. 4-58249 (600-1,200)

1636
$1,840.00

SUPERB CUSTOM SOLID CHERRY HANDCRAFTED MUSEUM TYPE GLASS COVERED LIGHTED DISPLAY TABLE. Absolutely elegant means of displaying your high quality objects in a hobby room, den or business. This display table measures a massive 9’ long by 6’ wide at the base and stands 45″ in height. There are 4 glass panels surrounded by cherry wood that lift to open for easy removal or addition of your prized collectibles. Stands on 4 wooden legs. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Should give you a lifetime of secure and yet elegant display. 4-60357 (1,500- 2,500)

1637
$920.00

CUSTOM SOLID CHERRY HANDCRAFTED WHEELED COMBINATION GUN DISPLAY/MOVING RACK. Incredibly rugged yet very stylish way to display up to 60 rifles or shotguns on a rack measuring 78″ in length, 35″ wide at the base and is 38″ high. Each side of the rack holds 30 long arms. Perfect centerpiece for your gunroom, shop or could even be used at a show or collectors meeting. CONDITION: Very fine. 4-60364 (500-750)

1639
$1,552.00

2 FOLDING SOLID CHERRY GUN CASES. Large beautifully handcrafted solid cherry gun cases, each designed to accommodate 16 long arms for a total display of 32 firearms. Each case measures 7’ in length by a mere 15″ wide and is only 37 1/2″ in height as they would be closed and stored. When open for display, the cases are 7’ in height, 75″ in width and only 15″ deep. CONDITION: Very fine. Could be used in two corners of your hobby room or opened up for a full wall display. 4-60358-1 (1,000-1,250)

1639a
$1,265.00

2 FOLDING SOLID CHERRY GUN CASES. Large beautifully handcrafted solid cherry gun cases each designed to accommodate 16 long arms for a total display of 32 firearms. Each case measures 7’ in length by a mere 15″ wide and is only 37-1/2” in height as they would be closed and stored. When open for display, the cases are 7’ in height, 75″ in width and only 15″ deep. CONDITION: Very fine. Could be used in two corners of your hobby room or opened up for a full wall display. 4-60358-1 (1,000-1,250)

1640
$575.00

7 HOMEMADE PINE GUN RACKS. Each rack holds 15 long arms with a total capacity of 105 long arms. Each rack measures 4’ long by 15″ wide at the base and stands 46″ in height. CONDITION: Very good. Perfect for the gun shop, hobbyist needing more space that a traditional gun cabinet offers; light enough to carry to gun shows. 4-58556 (300-500)

1641
$55,200.00

*RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN C144175. Blue finish with 5” bbl & matching numbered slide. This rare pistol has full coverage factory engraving by Wilbur Glahn with his well executed foliate & floral intertwined arabesque patterns over top & both sides of slide, both sides of frame, bottom edge of grip safety, front strap, trigger bow, bottom front of slide & bottom of frame. Thumb safety & slide lock are also engraved, as is bbl bushing. Fitted with spectacular smooth ivory grips with a gold engraved seal of the State of Virginia on left side & a gold engraved seal of the State of Connecticut on right side with Latin motto of the State of Connecticut in a ribbon scrimshawed into grip. It has its orig 2-tone unmarked magazine. Accompanied by its orig black leatherette, blue velvet lined, Colt casing with a 4-1/2” x 2-3/8” silver plate in top, which is inscribed, “PRESENTED TO / GOVERNOR E. LEE TRINKLE / OF VIRGINIA / BY / GOVERNOR JOHN H. TRUMBULL / OF CONNECTICUT / IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE / 150TH. ANNIVERSARY OF THE / 2ND COMPANY GOVERNOR’S FOOT GUARD / MAY 18-19 1925 / 1775-1925”. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this pistol with ivory grips & gold plates with their inscriptions, factory engraved & shipped to “GOVERNOR JOHN H. TRUMBULL” on June 26, 1925, factory order 10134 in a shipment of one gun. Also accompanied by a short history of the 2nd Company Governor’s Foot Guard. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory charcoal/blue finish with very slight wear on bbl & hammer face. Grips are very beautiful & maintain a fine mellow ivory patina. Magazine may have been loaded but retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Case has a ding in lid with a few nicks & scratches & has one slightly loose hinge with some fabric loss over that area. Interior is moderately faded in bottom with some light soiling. A truly beautiful set & absolutely one of a kind. 4-56702 JR303 (25,000-40,000)

1642
$0.00

*SPECTACULAR CASED PAIR OF ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID COLT COMBAT COMMANDER SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 70BS88329 (#1) & 70BS88330 (#2). This fabulous consecutive numbered pair of pistols was made for Timoor Daghistani, a Colonel in Jordanian Army Tank Corps & brother-in-law of His Majesty, King Hussein of Jordan. These pistols were sent “in the white” to renowned historian & author, R.L. Wilson with the request that they be embellished by Alvin White for then Major Daghistani. Maj. Daghistani sent pictures of two tanks that he wished to have commemorated on his pistols, one being the M60A1 Abrams on #1 and the other, the venerable M48, on #2. These pistols were then embellished nearly identically with Mr. White’s readily identifiable style of extensive coverage foliate arabesque patterns with a flower blossom at back of each ejection port and another flower blossom on left side of the slide of #1. Both tanks are on left side of their respective slides in deep relief gold in fantastic detail. Towards rear of slide, on same side, are Col. Daghistani initials in flush gold script, “TDG”. Right side of slides have “COLT’S COMBAT COMMANDER MODEL” in flush gold and the serial number on frames are also in flush gold. They have identical checkered ivory grips with the Rampant Colt in deep relief in center on each side. Inside grips are engraved with artist’s initials “A.A.W.” and bottom right side of frames, under grips, has artist’s signature, “A.A. White”. This fantastic set of pistols is accompanied by its orig gray, buffalo hide, leather case with removable lid and orange/gold velvet lining, French fitted for the two pistols. Lid of case is very nicely decorated with rich border patterns & center inscription “COLT COMBAT COMMANDER AUTOMATIC PISTOLS / GOLD INLAID AND ENGRAVED / BY A.A. WHITE / FOR / TIMOOR DAGHISTANI / SERIAL NOS. 70BS88329 & 70BS88330 / 1981”. This fantastic case was made by Arno Werner, chief book binder for Harvard University’s Houghton Library which houses one of the leading rare book collections in the world. Also accompanied by a letter from R.L. Wilson detailing the above information. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Pistols appear to be unfired, retaining virtually all of their fine Custom Shop finish. Grips are equally fine with some minor orange staining on right side of #2. Box has a small nick on one edge of lid with some very minor soil, otherwise is extremely fine. 4-60216 JR675 (15,000-25,000)

1643
$17,250.00

*SINGER MODEL 1911 A1. Cal. 45ACP. SN S800347. This example of the ultra rare Singer mod. 1911 A1 WWII 45 auto has been expertly restored, but none the less is a Singer. It is correct in all aspects with the exception of having been refinished (finish is as close as you could hope to get to original) and has replacement bbl being a high standard. CONDITION: Complete gun has been expertly restored to new with all edges being sharp with very minimum wear around the very edge of the muzzle and just a slight bit at the tail end of the grip safety from being handled. The Keyes grips show excellent to match the rest of the gun. The SN and roll-by assembly on the right side of the gun is orig although high spots of metal disbursement were slightly polished during restoration, but all writing is vivid and 100% original. On the left hand side, the “JKC” inspection stamp has been redone, but under a microscope you can see that there was an orig “JKC” underneath it. The bbl is a replacement high standard and I assume was replaced during restoration as there are virtually no Singer bbls available for a restoration. It is my opinion that this is a fine orig gun except where noted above and would be a fine addition to any collection considering there were only 500 made and 25-40 still in existence. 4-58346 BK82 (10,000-20,000)

1644
$13,800.00

*NORTH AMERICAN ARMS MODEL 1911 A1. Cal. 45ACP. SN 58. This pistol is a restored example of the ultra rare North American Arms 1911 model 45 auto. There were only some 100 made, so even a restored version is still a prized possession. It is stamped “58” on the frame under the grip and on the slide (which is normally the correct position for a standard 1911 but is correct for North American Arms model 1911). The magazine appears to be a period Colt replacement. CONDITION: Pistol is 90% overall as restored. It has a strong bore, with some slight pitting in the grooves and there are no markings whatsoever on the bbl. The hammer shows no lacerations or checkering at all. The safety appears to be similar to if not a checkered WWI colt and the slide stop is a later replacement for it is grooved. All in all, this is a nice example of a pretty well non-existent gun. 4-58348 (5,000-12,000)

1645
$8,625.00

*COLT ALL BLUE MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 729662. Beautiful transition 1911A1 with 5” bbl marked on lower left side “COLT 45 AUTO” with a “P” on left side of lug. Frame has “R.S.” inspector mark in a rectangle on left side along with a “P” below magazine release button. Slide is numbered to frame underneath firing pin retainer. It has full checkered wood grips & is accompanied by an all blue “R” code magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all original. Slide retains about 98% strong bright orig factory blue with only sharp edge wear. Frame retains virtually all of its bright orig factory blue with two faint thin spots on front strap. Grips show very light wear with one or two chipped diamonds. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with a strong frosty bore. Magazine is extremely fine with a few light scrapes. Mechanics are crisp. This is a rare, all original, very little used Colt. 4-60654 (4,000-6,000)

1646
$3,737.00

*COLT ALL BLUE MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 733786. Scarce transition all blue 1911A1 with 5” bbl & fixed sights. It has full checkered, brown plastic grips with donuts & non-reinforced insides. Accompanied by a “G” code all blue magazine. Bbl is proper military with a “P” proof on left side of lug & no other marks. Left side of frame has “R.S.” inspector stamp in a rectangle with a “P” below magazine release button. The rear sight is a parkerized replacement and there is a “P” on top of slide. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide, which is unnumbered, retains 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with muzzle & sharp edge wear and some chemical spotting near left front. Frame retains about 80% bright orig blue with a gray front strap that has a few spots of light pitting. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine retains about 75% thin orig blue. 4-60655 (3,250-5,250)

1647
$10,350.00

*EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 35375. Fine early 1911 built in 1913 with last patent date on slide “1911”. It has narrow front sight & rounded rear sight, correct for this early model, with large diamond checkered walnut grips. Left side of slide has Rampant Colt at rear edge & right side has usual “U.S. ARMY” markings. It has the Walter G. Penfield inspector mark on left side just above magazine release. It has an original 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Bbl has orig parallel “H” proof & perpendicular “P” proof on bbl skirt. CONDITION: Very fine, all original. Slide retains about 95% glossy orig charcoal blue with some slight thinning around ejection port & a few light scratches on top. Frame retains about 90% glossy orig blue, thin on front strap & spring housing, strong & bright elsewhere. Grips show very light wear with one or two chipped diamonds. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue with bright shiny bore. Magazine retains about 85% of orig blue with dull white section. Mechanics are crisp. A hard to find pistol in hard to find condition. 4-60656 (4,250-7,250)

1648
$3,795.00

*COLT 1911. Cal. 45. SN 42130. This late 1913 US Navy gun appears to be in orig condition with the bbl being replaced. Pistol comes with its orig bbl, which is post WWI & pre WWII, Springfield bbl with a good exterior but frosted bore. Grips, slide, magazine, all small parts, trigger assembly, slide stop, etc are all orig to the gun. CONDITION: Pistol retains approx. 40-50% of the orig blue with some touchup. There are numerous nicks and scratches throughout, but all in all for a Navy gun, this is in pretty good shape. The bbl on the gun, although “PH” marked, is a modern reproduction & the spare is the orig. Magazine is correct with lanyard loop and this would be a nice addition to any collection that is lacking a 1913 Navy. 4-58175 (3,250-4,250)

1649
$1,495.00

*SCARCE REMINGTON UMC MODEL 1911 MILITARY PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 888. Usual configuration with 5” bbl, orig fixed sights & large diamond checkered walnut grips. It has “E.E.C.” inspector initials & eagle head / “E1” marking on left side of frame. Left front side of frame has “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” & it has large size serial numbers. Left side slide has REMINGTON / UMC” logo in a circle along with patent dates & company information. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 / U.S. ARMY CALIBER 45”. Accompanied by a military 2-tone magazine. Bbl is a WWII replacement High Standard with “HS” on right side of lug and a “P” on left side. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish to near orig colors. Some of lettering is slightly thinned. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in grooves. 4-59120 JR300 (2,000-3,000)

1650
$0.00

*COLT 1911, 1913 MANUFACTURED PISTOL. Cal. 45. SN 16769. This 1913 US Army gun is in good overall orig condition. Gun retains all of its orig parts, including the “H” marked bbl, proper safety, spring plungers, slide stop, magazine, etc for its SN range and production date. CONDITION: Frame retains approx. 30% of the orig finish (but is still very pleasing), with the primary wear being on the front and rear grip straps and also some fading on the left side of the frame where the “US PROPERTY” is. Remaining blue shows very good. Slide retains approx. 30-40% of the orig blue, more prominent on the front half than on the rear, showing just good honest wear with just a few nicks and scratches. “1911” patent date, rounded rear sight and circle around the horse add to the pleasing nature of this part of this pistol. Pistol is equipped with an orig keyhole magazine that shows excellent(+). 4-58174 (2,750-3,250)

1651
$4,887.00

*MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 32 ACP. SN 558491. Rare general officer’s pistol in blue finish, as most of them were parkerized. It has usual 4″ bbl with fixed sights and full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and a full blue orig magazine. Right side of frame above trigger guard is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with a few freckles of light rust on right side of frame & slide with another small spot on front strap. Mechanics & grips are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-58772 JR9 (2,000-3,000)

1652
$3,162.00

*REMINGTON RAND 1911 A1. Cal. 45. SN 1815918. Pistol appears new in box. CONDITION: This 1944 dated pistol presents as new with 98-99% of the orig Parkerizing with 1 small bright spot below the slide stop from disassembly and 1 very small wear spot on the slide extending approx. 1” in front of the frame from cocking. Cross cannons are still very plainly in the white as to deem this gun has not been refinished. Bbl is a blued high standard showing just a little bit of wear on the top and a few signs of perhaps just being test fired. Other than that the gun presents new. It comes in a Kraft box listing the Remington Rand with the SN on the end in pencil, wrapped in wax grease paper with a spare magazine. 4-58345 BK84 (1,500-2,200)

1653
$1,667.00

*COLT 1911A1 MILITARY PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN 841793. Early 1943 production with parkerized finish & full checkered plastic grips with large donuts & reinforcing web inside. Slide is numbered “846539” under firing pin retainer & it has the “WB” inspector stamp on left side with a “P” below magazine release button. With one “G” code all blue magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% or more orig gray/green parkerized finish with muzzle & sharp edge wear on slide with slight edge wear at front end of frame. The 2-tone line on slide is very distinct. Grips are fine, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59019 JR298 (1,250-1,750)

1654
$10,637.00

*COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. SN C99698. Made in 1918, during WWI, when few commercial pistols were being made and most of them went to military officers. It has blue finish with 5” bbl, fixed sights & small diamond checkered walnut grips. Slide has usual markings on left side with Rampant Colt without circle at back edge & usual commercial markings on right side. It has “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on right side of frame above serial number. It has one 2-tone magazine with unmarked base plate. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark maroon, cardboard box with owner’s instruction sheet & a 1985 Hawaii registration form. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, as new, may be unfired. Retains about 98-99% orig bright strong charcoal/blue with a few very minor scratches on right side of slide, probably from sliding around in box. Front strap has two or three more very minor scratches. Grips show extremely minor wear with no chipped diamonds. Bolt face retains virtually all of its orig blue & bbl about 97% orig blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is extremely fine, box is battered & tattered with taped corners & a few missing pieces. 4-59498 (6,000-8,000)

1655
$7,762.00

*COLT ACE PISTOL. Cal. 45. SN 5102. This is a beautiful US Coast Guard Colt Ace that has been expertly restored. Gun shows to be 99%+, has factory letter showing it went to the commanding officer of the US Coast Guard Depot, Curtis Bay, Maryland on June 20th, 1934 with 200 guns in shipment. CONDITION: Metal of this pistol retains 99% finish and is orig to this gun. Bbl assembly is perfect inside and out with the proper fiber spacers on the follower spring. Magazine shows new and is proper 2 tone Colt Ace magazine. Grips just have the slightest high point edge wear on them, but are also in excellent condition. Although restored this is a very nice example of a very rare secondary military arm. 4-58347 BK88 (3,500-6,500)

1656
$9,200.00

*RARE PRE-WAR COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SUPER 38 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 38 Super. SN 18376. Produced in 1935, this pre-war government model has 5” bbl, all blue finish with full checkered walnut grips, fixed sights & one orig 2-tone magazine with usual markings on base plate. Slide is matching numbered under firing pin retainer. CONDITION: Appears to be & unfired. Pristine new, all matching, retaining about 99% brilliant orig charcoal blue with only faint sharp edge wear on muzzle & a small spot of discoloration on each side of slide. Grips are crisp & sharp with a few mashed diamonds on left side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59497 (7,500-12,500)

1657
$0.00

*COLT PRE-WAR ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 4843. Second year production Ace (1932) with blue finish, 4-3/4” bbl, half moon thick front sight with orig adjustable rear sight. It has full checkered walnut grips with two orig 2-tone magazines, one in its original wrapper. It has usual markings on left side of slide with Colt “ACE” in a diamond on right side of slide. Accompanied by a copy of an article from June 1978 American Rifleman magazine about the Ace pistol. Also accompanied by a red felt lined wood box. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all original. Slide retains about 97-98% strong bright orig charcoal blue with some slight thinning at muzzle edge. Frame retains 95-97% bright orig charcoal blue with some slight thinning & patina on front strap with balance brilliant blue. Grips show light wear with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. One magazine shows very slight wear, retaining about all of its brilliant factory finish. The other magazine shows some slight scrapes on sides. Box is fine. 4-59496 (5,000-10,000)

1658
$2,300.00

*PRE-WAR COLT ACE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 2020. Blue finish with 4-3/4” bbl, replacement micro-adjustable rear sight & thick front sight. It has a checkered trigger. Fitted with full checkered, brown plastic grips with small donuts & interior reinforcement. Right side of slide has usual Colt with “ACE” in a diamond marking. It has one solid blue magazine with “SERVICE MODEL ACE” markings on base plate. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, sights as noted. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with slight muzzle edge wear & a few scattered minor scratches. Frame retains about 98% glossy orig. charcoal/blue with slight thinning on front strap. Recoil spring has been shortened & several layers of leather added as spacers to spring guide. Grips show extremely minor wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is extremely fine. 4-59121 JR299 (2,500-3,500)

1659
$460.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMER PISTOL. Cal. 38ACP. SN 40502. This is a fairly early example of a Colt 38 auto sport model (smaller version of the 1902 Sport) is in good overall condition showing use, but no abuse and 100% originality. Mechanics of this pistol, however, could use a good cleaning as due to a lot of dried grease on the interior that causes the slide to bind slightly in the closed position and the magazine catch to not work very well. I truly believe with someWD-40 or some break-free, it would work fine, mechanically. Bore shows fairly dark and well-used as most of these were. Pistol comes with a pebble brown finish box that has believed to have been of the later 40’s, early 50’s era, with the only intact part of the label being where it said “COLT”. CONDITION: Frame retains approx. 85% of the orig bright blue with the primary wear being on the front and rear straps and just a little on the front edges from disassembly. Slide shows approx. 40% of the orig finish, with the front 1/2 or better showing plum on the sides presumably from being holstered or carried. Rear portion of the slide and most of the top show excellent blue. Hammer still exhibits strong, but mellowing, case colors. Magazine is in excellent condition with some dried grease on it. Box is in rather tattered condition, but complete with the exception of the front lip. 4-58983 BK91 (700-900)

1660
$5,175.00

*RARE INSCRIBED COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 5918. Gold & nickel finish with 6-5/8” tapered pencil bbl, adjustable front & rear sights with smooth, mother-of-pearl grips and an all nickel orig magazine with brass follower. Bbl & frame are nickel finish & slide is gold washed. Left side of slide, below standard markings, is engraved “YACHT UNITED STATES”. The yacht was considered the “largest, finest and costliest” yacht by Rudder magazine in 1917. Owned by Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green, son of Hetty Green – reputedly the richest woman in the world (Witch of WallStreet). This 256’ yacht contained a private collection of 6 rifles and 4 guns, 9 of which were acquired by the late EldonOwens of New Hampshire who gifted them through his estate to the National Firearms Museum and are now displayed in the Brevetto Gallery which recreates the American Library of Theodore Roosevelt at Saganaw Hill. This is the lost pistol to complete the grouping. Grouping consisted of a pair of .30-.30 Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifles, a .30 Govt. Winchester 1895 takedown rifle, 3 Winchester Model 1890 .22 rifles and the 4 Colt semi-automatic pistols (of which this is the fourth). CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & frame retain most of their orig bright nickel with light rust showing around edges of grips. Slide retains 60-70% loose gold wash. Left grip has a large chip by safety; otherwise grips are fine with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60255 JR674 (3,500-5,000)

1661
$3,335.00

*COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL Cal. 22. SN 142767. This 4-1/2” sport Woodsman is in new in the box condition. As far as I can tell, it shows no signs of ever being fired, cocked or handled. The mechanics are perfect and the finish is as new. Has no scuffs, scratches, dings mars or corrosion of any kind on it. Pistol comes in its orig maroon box with the instructions, the test target, the screwdriver and the cleaning brush. Box is in very good condition with 1 tear on the front lip of the cover, almost in the middle. Other than that, a couple of minor nicks on the corners. The end label is in tact as well as the extra sticker that says 4 1/2” bbl fixed sight. This Woodsman would be nearly impossible to upgrade other than to find one in a perfect box. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58577 BK87 (1,500-3,000)

1662
$575.00

*COLT MODEL 1903, HAMMERLESS, 32 AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 32. SN 138182. This fairly early, high polished, 32 auto still retains the fire blued trigger, safety and magazine catch and the orig hard rubber grips. Pistol is overall very pleasing to look at with its deep rich blue finish and is mechanically sound. Bore is in fine condition, bright with strong rifling, and no corrosion pleasant and externally shows approx. 80% orig finish. CONDITION: Frame assembly shows better than 92% orig finish with the fire blue trigger safety and main spring housing showing very prominently. Grip safety shows approx. 70& of the finish, with some rather coarse surface rust starting to develop, some of which may clean. Front strap also has some lighter surface rust. Slide assembly is in very good condition showing moderate wear on the high edges with approx 90% orig finish remaining. There is however 1 small rust spot, approx. 1/8” in diameter and approx 3/4” behind the sight blade. Overall the rich deep blue of the pistol shows very well. Pistol is equipped with a later replacement magazine that does not say “Colt” on the bottom and is not 2-tone, but fits properly. 4-58990 BK90 (400-800)

1663
$1,495.00

*INGLIS MARK I HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 9 mm. SN 3CH7087. Usual configuration with 4-5/8″ bbl, black phosphate finish with Canadian military proof marks. It has usual slide markings with proofs by serial number, on frame & slide. It has a 500 yard rear sight, is slotted in backstrap for a shoulder stock, has a lanyard loop at left heel & is fitted with checkered black composite grips. Accompanied by one orig parkerized magazine & five spare, stainless 13-rd magazines. Also accompanied by an orig walnut stock/holster with canvas frog. Left side of stock is marked “S.A.LTD / 1945”. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Retains about 90% orig parkerized finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Stock/holster appears new & unissued, as does the frog. Spare magazines do not appear to have been used. 4-58932 JR282 (1,250-1,750)

1664
$5,175.00

*LIBERATOR BY GUIDE LAMP DIV. GM. Cal. 45. NSN. This is a near new example of the Liberator pistol that we dropped behind enemy lines during WWII. It is a single shot smooth bore, that was made basically for the French resistance and other anti-Axis activities. This gun comes with a copy of the instruction sheet. CONDITION: This liberator is as new as I’ve seen. It is 100% correct, shows no discoloration, no oxidation, no rust, no pits, and no signs of cleaning or polishing. If it was in box, I’d describe it as new in box. 4-58344 BK86 (1,250-2,400)

1665
$2,587.00

*MAUSER HSC WWII SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 7.65 mm (32 ACP). SN 816092. Blue finish with 3-1/4” bbl, fixed sights & beautiful carved ivory grips. Left grip, at top, has the Nazi Army eagle & at bottom the SS death’s head. Right grip at top has a mirror image Nazi eagle & bottom has the SS Runes with oak leaves in a circle. Left side of trigger guard on rear web has the Waffenampt “135” & right side has the Eagle “N” proof. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig blue with muzzle edge wear & thin back strap turning blue/gray. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58413 JR290 (500-1,000)

1666
$1,150.00

*BYF42 LUGER PISTOL. Cal. 9mm. SN 1565. This is a super clean BYF42 Luger. The metal is entirely matching, with the exception of the magazine, and the bore is in outstanding, near new condition. Blue on this gun I rate at better than 90%, with just some light, high edge wear primarily on the side plate and left side of the muzzle. Grip straps are thinning slightly. Grips are in fine condition, although I believe that the left one may be a replacement, as it doesn’t fit quite right. Magazine is in excellent condition just with a different number. All in all this is one of the finer BYF Lugers that I’ve encountered as they are not nearly as common as the Walthers. 4-59009 BK93 (1,500-2,500)

1667
$920.00

*S42 LUGER 1936 PISTOL. Cal. 9mm. SN 3859. Pistol all matching except magazine. This is a pretty good example of a 1936 manufactured S42 Luger with a little bit of transition still in it as it has a blued trigger, but retains a straw on the ejector. CONDITION: Overall in good condition as retains 90% orig blue with the primary wear being on the high point edges and grip straps. There is also a fair amount of flaking on the trigger. Pistol is equipped with a proper magazine, but different SN, that has had a screw inserted into the magazine button. Bore though slightly dark, is in very good condition, exhibiting no major pitting or corrosion. Mechanics are fine except for a small amount of dried grease in it and could use some oil. 4-59018 BK92 (1,500-2,500)

1668
$805.00

*1920 COMMERCIAL DWM LUGER. Cal. 30 Luger. SN 8029i. Blue finish with 3-3/4” tapered rnd bbl, fixed sights & full checkered walnut grips with one correct, unmarked, wood base magazine. Right side of receiver is marked “GERMANY”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips, bolt & toggle link which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of its orig factory blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Retains about 60% straw colors. Mechanics are fine, bright bore, pitted in grooves. Magazine shows surface staining. Grips are very fine. 4-58992 JR288 (500-1,000)

1669
$977.00

*1917 DWM LUGER. Cal. 9 mm. SN 4760c. Blue finish with 4” tapered rnd bbl, “1917” chamber date, full checkered walnut grips & a matching numbered blue body wood base magazine. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including magazine & grips which have last two digits of serial number. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue with muzzle, sharp edge & high point wear. Grips show moderate diamond point wear with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58986 JR289 (500-1,000)

1670
$2,012.00

*ENGRAVED DWM COMMERCIAL LUGER. Cal. 30 Luger. SN 9101. Coin finished with 4-3/4” tapered rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight & fixed rear sight. It has the early flat top bolt with dished toggles & grip safety. It has modern replacement full checkered walnut grips & is accompanied by one orig magazine with replacement wood base. Receiver, frame & sideplate are all nicely engraved in oak leaf & acorn patterns with patterns extending over trigger guard & bottom ends of front & back straps. There are two gold bands at muzzle. Also accompanied by a modern red velvet lined wood case compartmented for pistol, magazine, takedown tool & brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except firing pin, which is unnumbered & toggle link which is numbered “67”. Retains virtually all of its custom coin finish with a spot of corrosion on left toggle & another on tip of ejector. Grips retain all of their custom finish with a chip by the safety. Firing pin has a broken tip & retractor knob. Case is fine. Worn, pitted bore. 4-58165 (2,000-3,000)

1671
$1,207.00

*WALTHER ac43 P38 MILITARY PISTOL. Cal. 9 mm. SN 1842n. Blue finish with 4-7/8” bbl & brown composition grips. Left side of slide has “Waffenampt 359” on right side of slide & left side of frame & on left side of bbl rail. Accompanied by an “E.K. SE. 1941” black leather holster with “Waffenampt 101” on back. Inside flap is marked “ROHRER / 13192325”. Back edge of rear sight is painted yellow. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig factory blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grips are fine, magazine shows moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster shows moderate to heavy wear, has never been polished. 4-59020 JR287 (600-1,000)

1672
$1,150.00

*MAUSER MODEL 1896 SMALL RING BROOMHANDLE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 30 Mauser. SN 344260. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight & 1,000 meter rear sight with fine serrated wood grip panels & a lanyard ring in butt. Accompanied by an orig walnut stock/holster without serial number on iron. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except magazine floorplate. Overall retains about 80% orig blue with holster wear on bbl & scattered rust on slide & magazine box. Grips show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light pitting. The stock/holster is fair, showing heavy, hard use with two large cracks down front edge & another on back edge. Lid has a repaired crack across the end. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58624 JR283 (1,250-1,750)

1673
$920.00

*MAUSER RED-9 BROOMHANDLE PISTOL. Cal. 9 mm. SN 39001. Blue finish with 5-1/2” tapered rnd bbl, barleycorn front sight & 500 meter rear sight. It has fine serrated wood grips with a large “9” branded on each side & a lanyard stud in butt. Accompanied by a modern reproduction stock/holster with skeleton leather carrier & cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Overall retains about 90% dull orig blue with holster wear on bbl & high point & sharp edge wear elsewhere. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Stock is new & unused. 4-58414 JR291 (1,000-1,500)

1674
$575.00

BAVARIAN SINGLE SHOT CAVALRY PISTOL. Cal. about 45. SN 16. Blue finish, built on a Martini style action with 8″ oct to rnd bbl with applied ramp front sight with barleycorn blade and fixed rear sight. It has a heavy milled frame with large trigger guard which contains trigger & bolt release. Fitted with 2-pc walnut grips & an oval integral grip cap with lanyard stud & ring. Right rear side of frame marked “2.A.E.2.98”. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a dark heavy blue finish with minor scratches & dings. Breech block & upper receiver are finished bright. Grips are fine with minor nicks & scratches. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58622 JR42 (1,500-2,500)

1675
$1,725.00

NAGANT DOUBLE BARREL ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL. SN 1208. Cal. 9 mm CF. 5-1/2” rnd ribbed bbls. Marked “BREVET / NAGANT” and “EM & L NAGANT / LIÉGE” in a circle on the right side of the frame. There are also rampant lion, ELG and star over k proof marks. The two hammers are operated by a single trigger with a mechanism which switches from right to left bbls. The walnut grips have heavy checkering. CONDITION: 30% blue on the frame traces elsewhere. All with scattered light pitting and spots of surface rust. Grips have minor dents and bruises. Bores are light pitted. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58623 (2,000-3,000)

1676
$1,150.00

*COONAN STAINLESS STEEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 357 Mag. SN C2084. All stainless compact size 1911 type pistol with 3-3/4” bbl, smooth walnut grips with stippled front & back straps. It has extended beavertail type grip safety with extended slide lock & thumb safety and has MMC low profile rear sight with Millet front sight. Accompanied by three magazines, a set of Allen wrenches & tools, a Coonan jacket patch & Fiberglas carrying case. CONDITION: As new, may have been fired, but if so very little. 4-58381 JR292 (1,000-1,500)

1677
$103,500.00

AMON GILES CARTER SR. COLLECTION OF US WWII HIGH RANKING GENERAL AND ADMIRAL’S HATS. Amon Giles Carter, Sr. was born in 1879 of humble means in a one-room log cabin in Crafton, Texas. By 1923 he had risen to president and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and five years later he was the director and part owner of the Aviation Corporation, later to be a major part of American Airlines. He was highly influential in the development of the discovery of oil in North Texas and persuaded many oilmen to move to his home city of Fort Worth. By 1935 his first successful oil well was drilled in New Mexico. Carter was an avid collector of Western art, among other things, and in 1961 the Amon Carter Museum was opened in Fort Worth. One of his most unusual collections, officer’s hats of prominent generals and admirals of World War II, is now offered by James D. Julia Auction Company. This collection grew to 24 examples from Carter’s habit of exchanging fine quality Stetson hats for the uniform caps of the various commanders, his friends and visitors to his famous “Shady Oaks” ranch and estate near Fort Worth. 1) EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D., FIVE-STAR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Olive-drab visor cap labeled “Extra quality Ayres & Smith, London. On label in ink “Eisenhower Gen of A”. Included is a piece of personal notepaper bearing five stars and the initials DDE with the inscription “14 Dec 1945. Here’s my Hat! And proud I am that you will put it with the pile in your Club. Ike Eisenhower.” CONDITION: Slightly crumpled, but generally fine. 2) KENNEY, GEORGE C., GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style crush visor cap by Brooks Bros., New York. Initialed “G.C.K.” on sweatband. Signed “Gen. George C. Kenney U.S. Air Force” on the underside of the visor. Kenney commanded the 4th Air Force, the 5th Air Force, and the 5th and 13th Air Forces called the Far East Air Force, or FEAF. CONDITION: Cap is crumpled and stained in places caused by the bleeding of the sweat lining. 3) RICHARDSON, ROBERT E., GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Summer-weight khaki covered visor cap “Fly-weighter by Lewis”, English manufacture. CONDITION: Excellent, like new. 4) NIMITZ, CHESTER W., FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Fine quality cap of silk-like material, sterling silver and gold wash insignia with bullion oak leaves and acorns over felt-covered brim. Cap is a “Bancroft Zypher Navy” from the Haas Tailoring Co., Baltimore, MD. Nimitz’s calling card under the sweatshield is signed “Honolulu-Texas Bound, July 1943. To Amon Carter, Greetings to a fellow Texan. C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN, 7 Dec 46”. Nimitz was the overall commander of the combined U.S. and Allied Forces of the Central Pacific area. CONDITION: In fine condition with minor storage staining. 5) ARNOLD, HENRY H. (HAP), GENERAL OF THE AIR FORCE. Summer-weight khaki visor cap by an unknown manufacturer. Signed on the underside of the visor “H. H. Arnold 1942” and on the inside crown “To Amon Carter from H. H. Arnold 1942”. Arnold, 1886-1950, was the commander of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II and the only air commander to hold the five-star rank of “General of the Army”. CONDITION: Leather sweatband is partially detached and the top bears some staining from the protective liner; otherwise in very good condition. 6) HALSEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK “BULL”, FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Summer-weight tan visor cap by N. S. Meyer, Inc., New York. Embroidered Naval cap device, with acorns and oak leaves on a felt visor. The inscription on the inside of the sweat protector reads “To Amon Carter. Thanks for your hospitality. My hat’s off to you. W. F. Halsey – Admiral, U.S. Navy”. Dated “5-26-44”. Halsey commanded the South Pacific area in 1942. Promoted to Commander and Chief of the Third Fleet and Five-Star Admiral in Dec. 1945. CONDITION: Fine condition indicating moderate wear. 7) HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE BERNHARD OF THE NETHERLANDS. British-style General’s visor cap, red band and cloth covered visor. Embroidered Netherlands royal lion with legend below “Nederland”. Cap was made by “Walter Barnard & Son, 97 Jermeyn St., St. James’s, London”. A slip of wrapping paper containing a return address states “From H.R.H. The Prince of the Netherlands, c/o Netherlands Embassy, Washington, DC”. The Prince, a staunch anti-Nazi, was a pilot with the RAF from 1942 – 1944. In 1944 he became commander of the Dutch armed forces. CONDITION: Some damage to the left front of the brim either by abrasion or mothing; otherwise in good condition. 8) BROWN, R. GORDON, GENERAL, ROYAL PARACHUTE REGIMENT. Maroon Parachute Regiment beret marked “Kangol Wear Limited 1944”. A post-war, 19 April 48 note in Brown’s handwriting accompanies the beret stating “To Amon Carter of Fort Worth. This beret from North Africa, Normandy, Arnheim and the Rhine – the only respectable hat I have. Gordon Brown”. CONDITION: Moderate moth damage along the edge of the leather binding. 9) ROYCE, RALPH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Crusher-style tan gabardine visor cap, made in Karachi, India. Originally ordered by General Pat Hurley and then given to General Royce in Cairo, Egypt. Royce claims it was his “favorite hat” as indicated in a note pinned to the inside of the hat. The front eagle ornament is woven with gold thread into the cloth. General Royce commanded the 1st Aero Squadron in World War I, all U.S. forces in the Middle East, was Deputy Commander 9th Air Force and Senior Air Officer afloat during the Normandy Invasion. CONDITION: Quite good with one moth nip and some wrinkling from storage. 10) YOUNT, BARTON KYLE, SR., LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style visor cap by Superior Uniform Cap Co., Chicago, Illinois. Signed inside the visor “To Mr. Amon Carter. Good Luck. Barton K. Young, 8 May ’46.” General Yount, commander of various Air Corps training centers, became Commanding General, Army Air Forces Training Command in July 1943. CONDITION: In very good condition with a small moth nip on the right front and slight rumpling from storage. 11) EAKER, IRA CLARENCE, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Olive-drab visor cap made by Bancroft Uniform Headwear, Inc. of imported English fur felt. Titled on the headband “The Wales” and Bancroft pak-cap. Written inside the visor “To Amon Carter with every good and admiration for a great Texan. Ira Eaker, Lt. Gen USA. 10-29-45”. General Eaker commanded the 8th Air Force, commanded the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, and in 1945, was named deputy commander of the Army Air Forces and Chief of the Air Staff. CONDITION: High-grade cap in fine condition with the exception of one moth hole and minor tracking. 12) SPAATZ, CARL “TOOEY”, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight tan gabardine visor cap. Unidentified maker. Signed on the underside of the visor “To Amon Carter. Forwarded with reluctance since it is my last really good cap. Tooey Spaatz”. Inside the cap is noted: “This belongs to Tooey Spaatz. If lost, return to Amon Carter”. General Spaatz, as a Captain in World War I, commanded the 31st Aero Squadron. In World War II, he was given command of the U.S. Strategic Air Forces – Europe from before the invasion until final victory. CONDITION: Fine with the exception of a hair oil stain in the center of the crown. 13) VANDENBERG, HOYT SANFORD, GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. U.S. Air Force blue general officer’s visor cap. This cap is decorated with clouds and lightning bolts both on the visor and band. The cap was manufactured by Superior Uniform Cap Company, and bears a silk label “Vandenberg USAF”. Holds a signed ink label “To Amon Carter, staunch supporter of Air Power from his friend, Hoyt S. Vandenberg – Aug. 17, 1953”. In World War II, Vandenberg was first assigned to the United Kingdom and assisted in the organization of the Air Forces in North Africa. He commanded the 9th Air Force, and was made assistant chief of air staff. In 1945 he was made Director of the CIA. Back to the Air Force in 1947, Vandenberg became Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force in April 1948. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects. 14) DOOLITTLE, JAMES HAROLD “JIMMY”, LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE. Olive-drab overseas cap with general officer’s gold piping and three embroidered rank stars of Lt. General. The high quality cap was made by Woodrow, Piccadilly, London. Doolittle is well-known for his air racing and his raid with 16 B25 bombers on Japan. He commanded the 12th Air Force, the 15th Air Force, and the 8th Air Force in March 1944. CONDITION: Excellent. 15) ANDREWS, ADOLPHUS, VICE ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. A WHITE SUMMER LINER NAVAL VISOR CAP WITH AN EMBROIDERED BADGE AND COPIOUS “SCRAMBLED EGGS” ON THE VISOR. Made by the H. V. Allien Company of New York. A card attached to the inside of the cap indicates “Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews, U.S. Navy, Commanding Scouting Force, United States Fleet”. CONDITION: Shows use and some storage and wear stains. 16) CLEMENT, WILLIAM TARDY, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS. Summer-weight khaki visor cap with the Marine officer’s quatrafoil design on the cover. Made by Kuenzel Bros, Philadelphia, Pa. The insignia is a fine example of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor design. The inscription states: “To Amon G. Carter with regards of Wm T Clement, Major General of Marines”. Clement was evacuated from Bataan on board the U.S. submarine Snapper in April 1942. He served as assistant division commander at Okinawa and commanding general of the 3rd Marine Brigade. CONDITION: Very fine. 17) HARMON, HUBERT REILLY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Blue U.S. Air Force visor cap made by Christenson, New York. The felt-covered visor is decorated with lightning bolts and clouds. General Harmon’s calling card is attached with the typed message “To Amon Carter in appreciation of much kindness and many courtesies. My first Air Force (rather than U.S. Army Air Force) cap and one of the first made”. General Harmon commanded the 6th Air Force and was promoted to Lt. Gen. on February 19, 1943. In November 1943 he was appointed deputy commander Air Forces South Pacific, then in June 1944, commander Caribbean Air Command. CONDITION: Good, lightly worn condition. 18) STARK, HAROLD RAYNSFORD, ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Navy blue winter service visor cap. High quality cap device with a silver eagle and gold wash anchors, fine embroidered oak leaves and acorns in gold wire on the visor. Manufactured by H. V. Allien & Co., New York. Sweatshield contains Stark’s calling card naming him “Commander, United Stated Naval Forces in Europe”. Stark served as Chief of Naval Operations with the rank of admiral in 1939 and in April he went to England as Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe. He was commander of the 12th Fleet and supervised the U.S.N. participation in the Normandy landings. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. 19) HARTLE, RUSSELL. P. (SCRAPPY), MAJOR GENERAL. An overseas cap in olive-drab. General’s gold braid and major general’s rank stars are attached to the cap. It is not maker-marked, but it is named “Gen. Hartle L.R.T.C.” on the silk lining. On the leather sweatband is written “To Amon Carter, a remnant of our United Kingdom Campaign together. R. P. (Scrappy) Hartle”. Commander of the 34th Infantry Division, and a commander of all Army forces in Northern Ireland and responsible for the creation of the U. S. Army Ranger Battalion. CONDITION: Worn with a few snags in the material. 20) WAINWRIGHT, JONATHAN MAYHEW, IV, GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Most unusual visor cap of soft felt with large gold embroidered eagle as well as oak leaves and acorns on the headband and felt-covered visor. The cap was manufactured by Luxemberg Military and Civilian Tailors, New York. The underside of the visor is printed “To Amon G. Carter, Sincerely, J. M. Wainwright, General U.S.A., 1945”. Additionally, “Wainwright” is written in ink on the tailor’s label. Wainwright was the senior field commander under MacArthur, and was pushed back by the Japanese to the Bataan Peninsula, and ultimately to the fortress of Corregidor where he was forced to surrender. In August 1945 he was liberated by the Russians in Manchuria. CONDITION: There are two moth holes and some separating of the felt, but they are not terribly detracting from the dazzling effect of this cap. 21) WILBY, FRANCIS BOWDITCH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Light khaki Model 1942 tropical helmet with officer’s style insignia attached to the front. Handwritten under the brim is “To Amon Carter, in memory of many pleasant visits to Fort Worth. F. B. Wilby, 6-17-43”. Also: “Maj. Gen. F. B. Wilby, Supt., U.S.M.A.”. General Wilby served as Superintendent of West Point from 1942-1945. CONDITION: Headband is loose, but otherwise in good condition. 22) SMITH, CYRUS ROWLET (C.R.), MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Olive-drab gabardine overseas cap with gold general’s braid and two silver general’s rank stars. The cap is marked “The Lee Flight, A Berkshire Product”. Marked in ink on the lining “To Amon, CR Smith, Maj Gen USA, 2/24/45”. General Smith was president of American Airlines, elected to that position in 1934. In World War II Smith joined the Army Air Force as a Colonel assisting in the organization of the Air Transport Command. Promoted to Major General, he served as deputy commander of the Air Transport Command at the end of the war. CONDITION: Fine. 23) FELDWAY, HERMAN, MAJOR GENERAL, QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap in olive-drab wool with the gold braid of a general and two embroidered rank stars. The interior of the cap is pinkish silk lining with a label embroidered with the quartermaster insignia and “Custom Tailored Frankfurt Main”. Professionally printed on the sweatband “To: – Amon Carter for his unusual and outstanding cordiality and hospitality”. Then signed by Herman Feldway, The Quartermaster General. CONDITION: Excellent. 24) LUTES, LEROY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap of gabardine wool with gold general’s braid and three general’s rank stars. Attached to the cap is a black leather patch embossed in gold letters “To Amon Carter, the most courteous of hosts. From Roy Lutes, Lieut. General U.S.A. This cap flew 17 overseas flights and 360,000 miles”. General Lutes was Director of Operations, Headquarters, Services of Supply and also Acting Chief of Staff, Headquarters Services of Supply. CONDITION: Excellent, but with no maker’s identification. 4-59025 CW24 (38,000-45,000)

1678
$4,025.00

RARE KRAG BOWIE BAYONET. 9” clip point blade. Dated 1900. Conforming scabbard, Model 1898, belt loop. CONDITION: Excellent. No signs of use on the blade or hilt. Scabbard has some flaking and retains about 80% of the blue. Edwards Collection 4-58541 (2,000-3,000)

1679
$2,990.00

KRAG BOWIE BAYONET. 9-1/16” clip point blade dated 1800 on left ricasso and marked “US” on right. In proper metal scabbard with Type 2 metal hanger. CONDITION: Fine with rub marks on blade. Has not been sharpened. Gray patina with light surface rust on hilt. Small chips at rear mounting screw on scales. Scabbard retains about 85% of thinning bright blue finish with scattered surface rust. 4-58844 FS142 (1,000-2,000)

1680
$2,300.00

RARE DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD. 12” blade with 4” sharpened false edge on top. Marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE. / MASS.” on the left ricasso. “U. S N. / D.R. / 1863.” on the right and “DR” in an oval cartouche on top of the pommel. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. This bayonet was made for the Whitney Model 1861 Plymouth Rifle used by the navy. CONDITION: Fine. Bright blade having minor pitting. Brass hilt and scabbard fittings have a dark patina. Wood grip has minor dents and bruises. Catch spring is evenly pitted. Leather has minor cracks. Four rivets at the tip are missing. 4-58362 (1,500-2,500)

1681
$460.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1882 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE. SN 2469. Marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” on the left side of the brass crossguard with the serial number on the right. Turned oak hilt. The black leather scabbard has a brass covered iron throat and a brass hangar, both of which are marked ‘WATERVLIET. / ARSENAL.”. CONDITION: Fine. Bright blade having widely scattered spots of pitting. Brass has a dark patina with some corrosion on the throat. Hilt has minor chipping from the hangar. Scabbard has scuffing on the edges and some cracking on the rear. 4-58836 FS790 (300-500)

1682
$517.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1882 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE. 8-1/4” spear point blade, 2” wide. Marked “SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY” on the left side of the brass crossguard and ‘U.S. / 1892” on the right. The turned wood handle is split down the center. The brass hangar on the black leather scabbard is marked “R.I.A”. The body of the scabbard has “ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / W.T. / J.H.K”. CONDITION: Light surface rust on the blade. Very dark patina on the brass fittings with some corrosion on the scabbard fittings. Hilt is cracked length-wise and is missing a large chip at the pommel. Scabbard has much scuffing and little of the black finish remains. Markings on the scabbard are only partially visible. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58641 (300-500)

1683
$575.00

SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR SPADE BAYONET WITH 2 SCABBARDS. 10” blade. 3-1/2” wide. Marked “PAT APR. 16TH72” on the socket. The first leather scabbard is the correct scabbard for this bayonet. It has no markings. The second scabbard is for the Model 1869 trowel bayonet. The copper riveted solid belt loop is marked “PAT.DEC.1.1868 / US”. The brass tip has a lemon drop tip. CONDITION: Bayonet is fine with bright blade and 70% blue on the side. Scabbard is badly flaked with one open seam and cracking on the belt loop. 1869 scabbard is fine with minor cracking on the surface. Edwards Collection 4-58542 FS795 (500-750)

1684
$575.00

SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR SPADE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD. 10” blade. 3-1/2” wide. Marked “PAT APR. 16TH72” on the socket. The leather scabbard has no visible markings. CONDITION: Blade is bright. Blue on the hilt is mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Scabbard is stained. Belt loop is cracked and frayed. Brass tip has a very dark patina. Lock is currently frozen in place. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58640 FS794 (500-700)

1685
$1,725.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPIW PROTOTYPE BAYONET. Made for a military program experimental “special purpose individual weapon”. The idea of program was to provide individual infantry soldier an all around weapon with select fire capability & grenade launcher. The construction of the unit was such that an ordinary bayonet would either block the sights, the grenade launcher or both. Therefore the experimentation with offset bayonets. This bayonet incorporates the blade & handle from a Type I M4 bayonet with stacked leather handle without spacers and a 6-3/4” blade with 3-1/2” of back grind mounted parallel with a 3-5/8” handguard beneath flash hider ring. It is completely unmarked. Accompanied by an orig M8A1 canvas & fiberglass sheath with metal tip & shoestring thong. See The SPIW The Deadliest Weapon that Never Was, Stevens & Ezell. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Does not appear to have ever been mounted & certainly never on a weapon when it was fired. Retains virtually all of its gray/green parkerizing on blade and black oxide finish to custom offset handguard. Leather handle is equally new. 4-56729 JR467 (2,000-3,000)

1686
$1,725.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPIW PROTOTYPE BAYONET. Made for a military program experimental “special purpose individual weapon”. The idea of program was to provide individual infantry soldier an all around weapon with select fire capability & grenade launcher. The construction of the unit was such that an ordinary bayonet would either block the sights, the grenade launcher or both. Therefore the experimentation with offset bayonets. This bayonet incorporates the blade & handle from a Type I M4 bayonet with stacked leather handle without spacers and a full length orig blade with 3-1/2” of back grind mounted with a thicker handguard with offset muzzle ring. Completely unmarked. Accompanied by an orig M8 Fiberglas & canvas sheath. See The SPIW The Deadliest Weapon that Never Was, Stevens & Ezell. CONDITION: Pristine new. Does not appear to have ever been mounted and certainly was never on a rifle in use. Blade retains all of its black oxide finish and handguard all of its gray/green metallic finish. Handle is new with only slight hand oil staining. Sheath has numerous tiny nicks & scratches. 4-56730 JR468 (2,000-3,000)

1687
$632.00

RARE PROTOTYPE M7 BAYONET FOR THE EXPERIMENTAL COLT AR15/M16 RIFLE. Made from a Type II M4 bayonet with standard M4 blade and stacked leather handle with fiber spacers and accompanied by a recycled M8 sheath. It has the new handguard with large muzzle ring to accommodate the AR15/M16 flash hider. The handguard flash hider appears to have been die stamped from 1/8” stock. CONDITION: Blade retains most of its orig gray/green parkerizing with a few nicks on the edges. Handle shows moderate wear & soil with spacers and pommel having been painted black. Sheath is repainted OD and shows heavy wear with rust on rivets. 4-56731 JR469 (750-1,250)

1688
$1,840.00

EXTREMELY RARE M7 COLT FIRST MODEL BAYONET FOR THE AR15/M16. Prototype for the eventual production model of the soon to be famous rifle. It has an M4 style blade, 7” long with 4” of back grind marked in one line on right side “COLT’S PT FA MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” It has a solid green composite handle with 1/8” thick handguard with large ring to accommodate the AR15/M16 flash hider. It has an M4 style latch but more squared across top. Accompanied by an orig M8 type sheath with Fiberglass body & metal throat painted OD, with M4 style OD canvas belt hanger and thumb strap with wire pistol belt hanger. It has its orig rawhide thong. See figure 424 in The Black Rifle M16 Retrospective, Stevens & Ezell. CONDITION: As new with light rubs on blade. Handle is near perfect and sheath is new. 4-56733 JR470 (1,000-1,500)

1689
$2,400.00

RARE PROTOTYPE M7 COLT ARMALITE BAYONET FOR THE AR15/M16. Prototype for the eventual production model of the soon to be famous rifle. It has an M4 style blade, 6-7/8” long with 3-1/2” of back grind marked on right side in two lines “COLT’S-62082 ARMALITE / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING”. There is the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center and the Armalite name is trademarked. It has a green composite handle with a dimple on right side of spacers. It has an M4 style latch but more squared across top. Handguard is from 1/8” stock with large ring for AR15/M16 flash hider. Accompanied by an M8 style Fiberglas sheath with metal throat painted OD with OD canvas belt loop and thumb strap with wire pistol belt hanger. It has its orig rawhide thong. See figure 424 in The Black Rifle M16 Retrospective, Stevens & Ezell. CONDITION: Near new with some rubs on the sides of blade. Sheath is also near new. 4-56732 JR471 (1,000-1,500)

1690
$690.00

RARE INTERARMCO AR10 TOOL BAYONET. Special German made bayonet with 7-7/8” dbl edged blade marked on left ricasso with company name and logo and “REG. PAT. GERMANY”. It has 2-pc red composite handle with spring loaded latch on right rear side. Bottom has a spring loaded button at front end that when depressed allows a blued metal tool packet to be removed exposing a Swiss Army knife type packet which includes two screwdriver blades, a bottle opener, a spanner tool and another tool and also a cork screw. Swiveling base of unit exposes cork screw & has slots for some other type of tool use. Accompanied by its orig molded red composition sheath with metal throat & belt hanger. CONDITION: Appears to be new & unused with sheath rubs on blade. Tool packet is equally new. 4-56734 JR472 (750-1,250)

1692
$2,875.00

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1905 PROTOTYPE BAYONET. SN 1. 15-15/16” single fuller blade. Marked “US / 1” on the right ricasso. “R.I.A. / ordinance bomb / 1906” on the left. The hilt is blue and the scales are roughened. The blade is polished bright and the metal under the blued parts is also polished bright. No scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. Light pitting at the tip but no signs of use. 4-58361 FS793 (1,000-2,000)

1693
$2,012.00

LOT OF 10 U.S. BAYONETS. 1) Krag Model 1892 Bayonet. Dated 1894 with Model 1892 scabbard. Fine to excellent with bright blade. 2) Krag Model 1892 Bayonet. Dated 1895 with Model 1898 scabbard. Very fine with bright blade and hilt, slight wear to scabbard. 3) Krag Model 1898 Bayonet with blue blade. Dated 1901 with 1898 scabbard. Fine with slight scuffing to the scabbard. 4) Krag Model 1898 Bayonet. Dated 1903 with wide loop scabbard. Excellent blade and hilt, some scuffing and pitting on the scabbard. 5) Springfield Armory. Model 1905 Bayonet. SN 72565. Dated 1906. This has been altered to the 1908 type with the roughened scales. The catch button is on the bottom of the grip and engages a hook on the iron throat of the leather scabbard. The upper portion of the blade is polished to white, while the lower ricasso retains the blue. There are some nicks in the edge of the blade. The hilt is fine. The scabbard has considerable scratching. The throat and wide belt loop are worn. 6) Springfield Armory Model 1905 Bayonet. SN 835456. Dated 1918. In canvas scabbard with metal throat and leather tip dated 1917. Blade and hilt are fine. The scabbard is somewhat soiled. 7) Springfield Armory Model 1905 Bayonet. SN 595747. Dated 1914, with “O” and “K” stamps on either side of the ordnance bomb. In canvas scabbard with metal throat and undated leather tip. Bright blade with blue on the ricasso with minor pitting and notches. The hilt has a brown patina. The scabbard is slightly soiled. 8) U.F.H. Model 1905 Bayonet. Dated 1942. Black plastic scales, metal throat, green plasticized scabbard. Reblued blade. Rust/brown patina on hilt. Slight wear on scabbard. 9) AFH Model 1905 Bayonet. Dated 1942. Metal throat on green plasticized scabbard. Light pitting overall with traces of finish on the ricasso. The brown plastic scales have some minor chips and bruises. The scabbard shows wear at the tip. 10) Springfield Armory Model 1905 Bayonet without scabbard. SN 875852. Dated 1916. Very heavy pitting with losses to the edges. Edwards Collection 4-58540 FS792 (1,000-1,500)

1694
$2,070.00

GÖRING PRESENTATION TYPE DAGGER. 10” spear point dbl edge blade. Etched “PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO / BERLIN” on the reverse. The large upswept wing eagle/swastika crossguard and other mounting parts are silver-plated. The collar and pommel collar have roped designs. The pommel has a knot. The scabbard has raised oak leaves on both sides. The ivory grip has five grooves. There are four rnd marks on the reverse of the crossguard. The details on the crossguard are only partially completed. There is some pitting below the silver-plating on the scabbard. CONDITION: Corners of the blade show wear with a few spots of pitting below the maker’s logo. Most of the silver-plating is intact. Ivory has several stains and a scratch on the front. 4-58169 (2,500-3,500)

1695
$2,012.00

RARE CASED HIMMLER PRESENTATION DAGGER. Standard SS dagger with 8-5/8″ spear point blade, marked on one side with the RZM and “36” date with Himmler’s presentation, and the other side has usual “SS” inscription “Meine Ehre heist Treue”. It has a black handle with oak leaf and acorn decorated hand guard and pommel with the Nazi eagle in the center and “SS” runes near the top. It is accompanied by its black metal sheath also with oak leaf & acorn throat and tip with a hangar ring on the side of the throat. It is further accompanied by an orig black leather covered, red satin-lined, presentation case with depressions for the dagger and sheath. There is an Iron Cross in the bottom and four cuff bands in the lid. Three of these are inscribed in silver bullion thread “Hohenstaufen”, Prinz Eugen” and “Florian Geyer” and the fourth has only the SS Death’s head. On the left end, inside the lid, is an SS Death’s head patch and on the right side is a Nazi eagle with an SS Death’s head below. In the center is a dbl circle with white SS runes in the middle. Additionally accompanied by a red felt lined wooden box, 15″ x 8-1/2″ x 1-7/8″, retrofitted for a long bbl Luger pistol, a spare magazine, holes for 6 cartridges, a Luger tool, 2 coins and a Luger board stock. The only items present are the stock and 2 coins. Inside the lid is a black felt shape of an Imperial eagle and an Iron Cross. CONDITION: Knife blade appears to be authentic while the handle, hand guard, pommel cap and sheath may not be authentic. Blade has fine pitting over much of the point half. Lid of the case is detached, but appears that it might be repaired without too much difficulty. Cuff bands appear authentic but are not guaranteed – nor are the patches. Luger case is fine. 4-58168 (500-1,500)

1696
$37,375.00

IMPORTANT LARGE LOT OF UNIFORMS AND EPHEMERA BELONGING TO LT. GENERAL DR. KARL MAUSS, 7TH PANZER DIVISION. With this wonderful lot of uniforms is included much paperwork, history and a copy of a photograph of this hard fighting, determined, front-line General. Mauss was esteemed by his troops and regarded as a front-line General not adverse to being “in the trenches with his troops”. His loyalty, determination, and great success as a General is clearly evidenced by the prestigious award of the Diamonds to the Knight’s Cross. Gen. Mauss was one of only 27 German officers to be honored with such a coveted recognition. Includes Knight’s Cross, Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. The group consists of the following: 1) General’s Visor Cap. “EREL, Sonderklass, Extra” marked under the sweatshield. CONDITION: Excellent and orig. 2) Parade Dress Waffenrock. High quality uniform tailor-made by “Albert Kuhl, Gegrundet, 1909” located in Münster and Essen. The tailor’s label, located in the inner pocket, is ink inscribed “Gen Maj K Mauss, April 1944”. The tunic bears Mauss’ orig medals; the Knight’s Cross is a later jeweler’s copy. The awards include from World War I; an Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st Class, Pilot’s badge by Junker, and the Freikorps Silesian Eagle Order. From World War II; the Spange of the Iron Cross 1st Class, Eastern Front medal, Wound badge in gold, bronze Tank Assault badge, bronze Close Combat Clasp, and the German Cross in gold. The cuff and collar litzen are hand-applied and the General’s aiguillette is secured by the proper button under the right epaulet. CONDITION: Tunic shows light wear and several small moth nips on the back and on one skirt. 3) General’s Breeches. Dbl-wide side stripes. Zippered closures. Buttoned fly. Inner lining is of a polka-dotted material. No tailor’s label or other marks. CONDITION: Fine and orig. 4) Lightweight gabardine M1936-style General’s tunic. Manufacturer’s label reads “Uniformhaus Carl Meyers Gegündet 1857 Köln Steinweg 2-6 am Gurzenich”. Label in the inner pocket is inscribed “Oberleutnant Dr. Mauss 2.4.1941 Nr. 5994”. The General’s litzen are machine-applied; the gold eagle is hand applied. The interior of the collar is protected by a starched liner marked “Prima Macco 4 Fach”. The tunic bears a light ribbon bar and the same badges as the dress uniform, all of which appear to be orig. CONDITION: Excellent. No evidence of heavy wear or mothing. 5) Brocade belt with General’s style gold buckle. CONDITION: Belt and buckle appear to be unworn. 6) Brown officer’s belt with open claw buckle. Belt is marked “Croupon Nr. 606. CONDITION: Belt appears to be unworn. 7) Key-wind silver nickel-plated pocket watch, by “A. W. Co. Waltham”. The back of the watch bears the engraving “Dr. Karl Mauss GEN. LT. 7 PZ. DIV. 1944”. A photograph of a young woman is glued inside the face cover. The outside cover bears a simple engraved design. The key winder is suspended from a silver chain from the top of the watch, as is a 1914 dated Iron Cross on a fob made of Iron Cross ribbon. 8) Wooden box marked “planauscrüstung” in black paint, “7 PD Kdr”. Hand applied in white paint. A contents label describes the items to be found in the box, most of which are missing. CONDITION: Fine. 9) A collection of maps, day books, letters and photographs pertaining to Mauss which are too numerous to describe, but add to the value of the collection. 10) Two modern books Knights of the Reich and Die 7. Panzer Division which include references to Mauss. 4-60328 (35,000-55,000)

1697
$12,650.00

BLACK PANZER UNIFORM IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARRY HOPPE, COMMANDER OF THE INFANTRY DIVISION 278. Hoppe was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Hohenzollern House Order for service in World War I, the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves and the German Cross in gold for service in World War II. This is an unusual uniform for a Lt. Gen. of Infantry, but the group includes a picture of Hoppe as a prisoner of war wearing a black Panzer tunic. A tailor’s label “WORDA INNSBRUCK” is attached to the inner back of the jacket. The general’s collar tabs are bright and are sewn to the lapels. Keyhole stitching of the buttonholes is consistent with the World War II period. The silver Wound badge, the silver Infantry Assault badges, Iron Cross 1st Class and Spange are are all medals which Hoppe won but these are not his actual medals rather thay are collector added. The Panzer-style trousers are well made and all closure and suspender buttons bear the mark of “Josef Worda Innsbruck. Included with the uniform is information on Hoppe and an Osprey book, The Panzer Divisions, showing Panzer uniforms. CONDITION: Uniform is in excellent condition. 4-60329 (12,500-17,500)

1698
$6,325.00

DESIRABLE DAK (AFRIKA KORPS) LOT. 1) First-model cloth-covered cork Pith helmet with two aluminum shields, one in National colors and one Army eagle. Size 57. Finished in brown leather which is seen on Luftwaffe examples of this helmet. Close inspection reveals that the helmet was manufactured with the Luftwaffe eagle on the left as indicated by two widely spaced holes for its attachment. CONDITION: Overall very good. 2) M40 steel helmet with orig liner and RB numbered chinstrap. This correct tan colored combat field helmet of the 21st Panzer Corps unit is with correctly painted emblem and correct Balkan Cross. CONDITION: Paint heavily scratched, with worn liner. 3) Officer’s model tropical belt with ink maker mark and dated on the inner belt near the buckle attachment. CONDITION: Very fine. 4) Third-model tropical tunic with straight unpleated pockets. RB number and sizes appear in ink in the interior. The collar litzen and shoulder boards are of the period, as is the breast eagle, but which seldom appears on an Afrika Korps tunic. The Iron Cross 1st Class is marked L/54, includes the Panzer skulls on the lapels. CONDITION: Very good. 4-60330 (8,000-12,000)

1699
$5,750.00

RARE ORIGINAL COMBAT TUNIC OF AN OBERLEUTNANT OF THE GROSSDEUTSCHLAND DIVISION. Made of heavy winter-weight wool material, with all orig badges and insignia. There ar a couple of additional empty loops fpr additional badges including a tank destruction badge, a Krim shield and a Grossdeutschland cuff title. Iron Cross 2nd Class and Russian Front medal ribbons are sewn through the buttonhole. CONDITION: Overall very fine. No evident wear and very minor moth tracking. 4-60308 (6,500-8,500)

1700
$2,875.00

FINE GROSSDEUTSCHLAND OFFICER’S TUNIC. 1) Tailor label of F. W. Wortmann, Bremen. 100% correct and orig Officer’s tunic with all insignia properly applied, including the scarce Gross Deutschland cuff title. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Evidence of light wear. 2) Brocaded dress belt with aluminum officer’s buckle. CONDITION: Excellent, lightly worn. 4-60305 (3,500-6,000)

1701
$1,725.00

FINE WAFFENROCK DRESS UNIFORM, TROUSERS AND BELT FOR OBERLEUTNANT OF THE 4TH PANZER REGIMENT. 1) Tunic is complete with silver-embroidered breast eagle, adjutant’s aiguillette, and machine-applied officer’s collar litzen and oberleutnant’s epaulets which appear to have been re-attached. The tunic has proper pink Panzer piping. CONDITION: Shows minor wear and minor moth nips. 2) Trousers are mouse grey with pink piping with the tailor’s label “Roger Kauert K. G.” named to “F______ Haas” and dated “Juli 1939”. CONDITION: Excellent. 3) Brocaded officer’s dress belt with silver aluminum buckle lined in field grey wool. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-60312 (2,000-2,500)

1702
$4,830.00

EARLY BLACK PANZER BERET. The inner liner of the 2-pc constructed beret which supports the soft upper portion is correctly marked “Robert Lubstein, Berlin, N.O. 55, EREL, Sonderklasse, Size 56-1/2”. CONDITION: Interior shows some wear to the oilcloth liner, but the black wool of the beret is in excellent unblemished condition. 4-60304 CW3 (3,500-4,500)

1703
$0.00

M35 DOUBLE DECAL STEEL ARMY HELMET. Both decals are orig, as is the liner and chinstrap. D.24 is marked in the skirt of the helmet. CONDITION: Most of the orig green finish is intact, as are the two orig decals which show only minor scratching. 4-60309 CW7 (2,500-3,000)

1704
$862.00

AUSTRIAN WORLD WAR I HELMET. Orig brown paint, canvas chinstrap, and 3-pad liner. The owner’s name appears in the skirt of the helmet. CONDITION: Very good. Some scratching in the paint consistent with age and storage. 4-60307 (1,000-1,100)

1705
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE “Hitlerjugend”. HITLER YOUTH 12TH SS PANZER. Lightweight BEVO material. Extremely rare and 100% authentic. CONDITION: Fine. 4-60335 CW11 (3,000-6,000)

1705a
$2,530.00

LOT OF FIVE MASON DECOYS. Mason produced the finest manufactured decoys during the market hunting era from the late 1800’s into the 20th C. The decoys were stylistically very appealing and the orig paint patination is also extremely appealing to collectors today. Mason also produced decoys in three grades: there is standard grade, challenge grade and their premier grade. Most of these decoys are of the better grade and feature glass eyes. They include a carved Bufflehead in what appears to be orig paint. A life-sized mallard in old paint with some touch up, two hen Mallards also in orig old paint with some old touch up and also a hen Mallard in orig old paint. CONDITION: Paint generally worn on all as noted above. Decoys show plenty of use. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-58951 (1,500-2,500)

1705b
$460.00

LOT OF THREE CARVED WOODEN DECOYS BY CAPT. HARRY JOBES. This lot of decoys includes a drake Teal, a drake Mallard and third drake decoy. One is signed, “Made by Capt. Harry Jobes, 1987”, the other two are unsigned but are also by Jobes. Jobes, a well-known decoy carver from Maryland, carves in the Maryland style and has been carving for many, many years. SIZE: Life size. CONDITION: Mallard head/neck has been re-glued, the other two generally very good. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-58952 (300-500)

1705c
$287.00

HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CASE. Red felt lined, leather trunk case, compartmented for the stocked receiver & one set of 30” bbls. It has an orig large Holland & Holland paper label in lid with a smaller label at left side for the Royal Hammerless Ejector Model and in right corner an instruction paper. It has its orig mortised brass lock with leather carrying handle, missing straps. CONDITION: Fair. Right edge & part of top of right corner are severely mouse chewed, missing substantial leather along with a strip down front of lid. Interior is fine with light soil and some water damage. 4-59303 JR698 (200-300)

1705d
$0.00

CARVED FOLK ART WOOD PLAQUE OF BROOK TROUT. This nice early 20th C. carved plaque originally done by Sirois of Biddeford, Maine that depicts a fat three or four pound Eastern brook trout. The fish and the plaque appear to never have been painted, but finished in the au natural. Sirois was a folk art carver working from Biddeford, Maine that worked in the first half of the 20th C. SIZE: 30-1/2” long x 10” tall. CONDITION: A small fin, near gill is missing, otherwise generally good condition with old patina. 4-60244 (750-1,250)

1705f
$632.00

PAIR OF WILD FOWLER GREEN WINGED TEAL DECOYS. The Wild Fowler Decoy Co. mass produced life-like quality decoys during the earlier part of the 20th Century. The decoys were very popular for hunting rigs but also now have become very popular collectibles. This delicate pair depicts green winged teal Drake and Hen. CONDITION: Some small scuff marks scattered on the surface of both, otherwise generally very good. 4-60278 (500-800)

1705g
$0.00

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BISQUE FIGURAL INDIAN STEIN. Steins were very popular throughout the 19th C. and into the early part of the 20th C. and a couple of very fine firms in Germany made some outstanding figural ones such as this. This half liter stein, featuring the relief profile of an Indian chief, with a very ornamented feathered headdress and with black hair. The top of the stein with a pewter ring holding the bisque bonnet feather headdress and fitted with a pewter thumb rest to open the lid when drinking. Stein is unmarked. Ca. late 1880-1910. SIZE: 7-1/2” high. CONDITION: Face soiled but generally very good. 4-86142 (750-1,250)

1705h
$230.00

FIGURAL GERMAN PORCELAIN BEER STEIN. Beer steins were very popular throughout the 19th C. and into the early part of the 20th C. and a couple of very fine firms in Germany made some outstanding figural ones such as this. This humorous half liter stein with relief face of an older lady (wart on her cheek) and titled beneath in German. The top of the stein with a design pewter lid fitted with a thumb rest which is used to open the top of the stein when drinking. Underside of the stein impressed, “GERMANY 1457”. Ca. 1890-1915. SIZE: 5-1/2” high. CONDITION: Generally very good. 8-86770 (400-600)

1705i
$57.00

MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF CONTEMPORARY WALL HANGINGS OF WESTERN THEME. Reproduction photograph of cowboy with cattle, a pc of lariat framed within the shadow frame. A reproduction Colt reverse on glass advertising sign, 3 Colt reproduction images of pistols, a 20th C. “Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, TX” sign. 9 pcs in all. SIZE: Varies. Largest pc 29-1/2” x 23-1/2”. CONDITION: Generally all good. Mounted posse sign has numerous abrasions and other imperfections. 4-57647 (100-200)

1705j
$345.00

RARE 1893 PAWNEE BILL SHOW BROADSIDE. Shrink wrapped. Early newspaper 21-1/2″ x 15″, multiple pages dated “1893” & advertising for Thursday, May 25. He advertises the only herd of living Buffalo; a drove of wild Texas steers; a tribe of real war-like Sioux & Pawnee Indians; Spotted Tail, war chief of the Sioux Nation; Mexican vaqueros; cowboys & frontiersmen. Also a “bouquet” of beautiful wild western girls. Lower center is a line drawing depiction of wagon train being attacked by Indians. CONDITION: Fair. Very yellowed & brittle with some water staining & losses along both edges. Appears to be broken in middle. Needs to be re-wrapped. 4-57683 (100-200)

1705k
$2,012.00

FINE PICKELHAUBE AND CUIRASSE. The front piece on the helmet has a crowned eagle carrying a sword in one claw and a scepter in the other with a banner across the center “MIT GOTT FUR KOENIG UND VATER LAND”. The spike is on a black painted brass base with raised bosses around the bottom. The rosettes and chin strap are missing. The bill and neck flap are unsewn. The liner is missing. The breastplate has lamellar strapping with dbl buckles and appears to be Prussian. The bosses are missing from the left. CONDITION: Lining is in place but badly torn. Outside has been cleaned and varnished. 4-58417 FS748 (1,000-2,000)

1705l
$1,437.00

PRUSSIAN LEIB-GENDARMERIE HELMET OF THE 1ST & 2ND ZUG. This helmet was used by the unit which served as the bodyguard for the Kaiser of the 1st Zug and Kiserina, 2nd Zug. This unit never consisted of more than 100 men and an officer who retained the uniform of the orig regiment. This helmet is believed to be a replica of the orig, extraordinarily rare helmet. This example mounts the spike top used for normal duty rather than the eagle used for parade. CONDITION: Helmet is generally in very good condition, but shows signs of use and has some minor surface rust. 4-60254 (1,500-2,000)

1706
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY PAIR OF CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY UNDER LEVER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 4 bore & 8 bore. SN 896 & 1204. These extraordinary guns are the epitome of the gun maker’s art from the 19th C., which still holds true as the likelihood of anyone being able to duplicate them today is so remote as be discounted. Both shotguns are Prussian made by Lindner, obviously on special order, reportedly for a wealthy American waterfowl hunter from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. GUN #1, the 4 bore, is a massive 22 lb. 10.24 oz. with 37” steel bbls, which make up over half of the total weight. They have a tapered, flat, hand matted rib with dbl ivory beads, doll’s head extension & extractor. The rib is engraved in gold “CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY KRUPP DRAWN STEEL BARRELS”. Mounted in a heavy Circassian walnut stock with wonderful marble cake figure at butt with nearly straight grain through the wrist. It has a checkered forearm with horn semi-schnable tip with Prince of Wales style stock, 14” over a leather faced solid red pad. It has a blank gold initial oval on bottom and a tiny hard rubber grip cap. Receiver & all appended metal are fantastically relief engraved with lockplates having a deep relief gold setter on point and two deep relief gold geese at front end. Right lockplate has a deep relief gold dog at rear edge and two deep relief gold turkeys or Auerhaum at front end. Both vignettes are set in wonderfully detailed forest scenes. Balance of receiver & lockplates have full coverage deep foliate & floral patterns with a very fine stippled background. Fences have beautifully scalloped firing pin recesses. Bottom tang has serial number in gold and water table is marked “PRUSSIA”. Hammer noses have gold inlaid eyes and fangs of a stylized wolf. Engraving patterns extend 1-1/2” up over the chambers. Unable to gauge any of dimensions. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear, some light scrapes on right bbl with some thinning over forearm area and a spot or two of pitting. Lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Receiver retains about 50% case colors with balance faded to silver. Wood is sound with a minor nick or two and retains most of its wonderful hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. GUN #2, the 8 bore. Fantastic mate to Gun #1 above, this is also a massive double weighing 16 lbs. 1.28 oz. It has 34” steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension & extractor. Rib is engraved “CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY”. Mounted with extremely beautiful, streaky, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with horn-tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock, 14” over a leather faced, solid red pad. Bottom of stock has gold initial oval engraved “A.D.L.” and it has a tiny oval hard rubber grip cap. Receiver is spectacularly engraved, obviously by the same hand that engraved Gun #1, in full coverage deep relief patterns with lockplates having full game scenes of two pointers & six ducks in a marsh scene on left side and a setter with four pheasants in a field scene on right side. Balance of receiver & all appended metal parts are full coverage, deep relief engraved in foliate & floral patterns. Engraving extends about 1” around the chamber end of bbls and doll’s head. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain all of an exceptionally fine, restored finish with only a minor nick or two. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain bright case colors in sheltered areas with balance fading to silver. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish. There are three scratches in wood by left hammer. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with some light orange peel effect in front of chambers. Accompanied by the book, Steel Canvas, Wilson, which pictures both of these shotguns on p. 247 in full color with the misnomer “AUSTRIAN MADE” instead of Prussian Made. Also accompanying is a copy of Volume Four, Issue 2, Summer 1993 of The Double Gun Journal which has a full page advertisement on p. 33 from Jaqua’s Fine Guns Inc. of Findlay, Ohio, advertising this pair of shotguns for sale. Additionally, there is an article on pp. 42-47 of America’s 1st Freedom magazine (Dec. 2004), entitled “The Mighty Four-Bores”, Ross Seyfried. Also accompanying are six Eley paper 4-bore shot shells, loaded with #4 shot and four Charles Daly #4 full length brass shot shells and eight Eley 8-bore paper shot shells, loaded with #4 & BB shot, along with four Charles Daley #8 full length brass shot shells. Cartridges are all in pristine, new condition with orig loads. 4-59094 JR686 (235,000-335,000)

1707
$24,725.00

*RARE CASED CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND QUALITY DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 1583. Spectacular, Prussian, Lindner made Daly with 28” bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL and 30” bbls choked FULL/FULL. Both have tapered, concave, matted ribs with sgl ivory bead with “CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND QUALITY” in gold with engraving about 8-1/2” up the rib. It has Greener type crossbolt rib extension with dbl bites, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bbls are made of Excelsior steel by Witten. Mounted with exhibition quality, streaky, honey & chocolate French or Circassian walnut with black tipped, fleur-de-lis carved & checkered forearm & straight stock with checkered raised side panels, 14” over a leather covered pad. Receiver is wonderfully deep engraved with full coverage having a small oval vignette of two raised gold woodcock on left side, two raised gold partridge on right side, a large gold crown & raised gold duck on bottom with two raised gold quail on trigger bow & raised gold intertwined initials “MDW”. Fences are deep relief engraved in spiral shell pattern with raised rib around front & back edges with side clips. Receiver also has cocked indicators & maker’s name on each side with “SAFE” in gold on top tang. Bottom of stock has a small gold oval engraved “M”. Accompanied by a tan leather trunk case with brown felt lining containing a pair of snap caps & a rnd oil bottle with 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .021. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .729. 30” bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .031, right – .027. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .019. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .727. 28” bbls: Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Both sets of bbls retain all of a spectacular professionally restored finish with brilliant rust blue that left engraving & gold completely intact. Receiver retains case colors in very sheltered areas with balance having faded to silver. Wood is sound & retains about all of a wonderful, very professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores with one small spot in right bore of 28” bbls. Case is fine with one loose corner reinforcement. 4-58397 JR309 (30,000-50,000)

1708
$6,900.00

FINE LINDNER MADE CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 713. Very early Daly featherweight with 25-5/8” extra fine Damascus steel bbls choked MOD/MOD with concave, basket weave matted, tapered rib with sgl bead, crossbolt bbl extension, dbl underbite, ejectors & dbl triggers. Rib is marked “CHARLES DALY EXTRA FINE DAMASCUS BARRELS DIAMOND QUALITY FEATHER WEIGHT”. They have the Lindner crossed pistols & “HAL” on underside, along with various proof marks, but not nitro-proofed. Mounted with very highly figured, flame & shell grain walnut with horn-tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock with raised, checkered side panels, 14-5/8” over a Pachmayr solid pad and 1/4” spacer. It has a blank silver initial oval on bottom. Receiver & all appended metal are full coverage, beautifully engraved with extremely well-executed, foliate arabesque patterns and fine border patterns. Bottom of receiver has a large vignette of a stag leaping a fence with very well detailed trees & field scene. Trigger guard is engraved with a bird dog in a field scene. Fences are beautifully sculpted and maker’s name is in a ribbon on each side. It has cocked indicators & top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Bore diameter: left – ..721, right – .719. Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .028. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of their beautiful orig Damascus pattern turning gray. Receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas, with balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear and a dark oil patina with buttstock retaining most of a professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with a dent in left side. 4-60342 JR677 (3,500-5,000)

1709
$60,950.00

*FABULOUS CASED PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 20 ga. Both shotguns are identical in bbl length & configuration with 27” bbls with sgl beads, swamped smooth concave ribs, engraved “THE ROYAL” with maker’s name on right bbls & address on left bbls. They have dbl chopper lumps with ejectors & sgl non-selective triggers. They have assisted opening. Interior of lockplates & cocking arms are gold washed & inside bottom edge of lockplate are marked “JOSEPH BRAZIER / ASHES”. Breech end of ribs are engraved to match receiver with a fine border pattern on bbls. Receivers have full coverage, intricately entwined, foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name on each lockplate & “THE ROYAL MODEL” on bottoms. Lockplates & inside of reinforcing ribs have beautiful border patterns with a dbl circle of latchkey patterns around hinge pin with a blossom in center. Lockplates are hand detachable & have a gold line cocked indicator. Fences have a fine raised rib around back edges. Opening levers, forend tips & breech end of ribs are inlaid in gold “1” & “2” respectively. It also has “SAFE” in gold on top tangs as well as serial numbers on bottom tangs. Trigger bows have intertwined initials “MS” in gold. These initials are for the consignor’s mother for whom the shotguns were made. Both are mounted with very highly figured marble cake honey & chocolate Circassian or French walnut with checkered splinter forearms & straight stocks with raised teardrop side panels, 14” over checkered butts. Accompanied by their orig tan leather, maroon felt lined motor case with orig label inside lid & orig canvas & leather covering. Case & cover are in fine condition. 1) SN 40081. Choked MOD/MOD. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .021. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .023. Bore diameter: left – .675, right – .674. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 80% glossy, bright, orig factory blue, thinned on sides, over chamber & forearm areas. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their muted orig case colors with reinforcing ribs & sides of fences turned silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig factory blue, slightly thinned on tang. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig oil finish showing light to moderate checkering wear. This stock is slightly different in look from #2 and could possibly be a Holland replacement. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 2) SN 40082. Choked MOD/MOD. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .022. Bore diameter: left – .675, right – .675. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 80% glossy, bright, orig factory blue, thinned on sides over chamber & forearm areas with worn areas on sides of both muzzles. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their muted orig case colors with reinforcing ribs & sides of fences turned silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig factory blue, thinned on tang. Bbls show slight play when mounted. Stock has a tiny hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate wear with a couple of chipped diamonds & retains most of its cleaned orig oil finish. Edge of butt & checkering on butt show moderate to heavy wear. Obviously this is the shotgun that was hunted the most. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. May have a slightly loose rib. 4-58851 JR307 (75,000-125,000)

1710
$31,625.00

*BOSS BEST QUALITY DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 9236. Beautiful Boss double with 27” bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, smooth rib, sgl bead, dbl chopper lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful French walnut with checkered, rounded, splinter forearm & straight stock, 14-1/2” over a fine checkered butt. Receiver & lockplates are very beautifully engraved in English rose & scroll patterns with bouquets of flowers on lockplates, bottom of receiver, trigger plate & fences, surrounded by fine, foliate arabesque patterns. Appended metal is engraved to match. Bbl rib has maker’s name & a gold inlaid “2” with a corresponding number “2” on thumb lever & tip of forend iron. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “R.M.G.” Initials are for Mr. R.M. Gaylord of Rockford, Illinois. Mr. Gaylord was an enthusiastic hunter of waterfowl & lived near the Delta Marsh & was an equally enthusiastic supporter of the “Ducks Unlimited” organization, and in its early years was one of its first presidents. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .005, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 6.4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 88-90% orig blue, strong & bright over forward half, thin on sides over forearm area. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, especially on right side, thinning elsewhere & nearly silver on bottom front. Trigger guard retains 93-95% orig blue, thin on tang. Stock has a hairline back of top tang and another back of left lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with a small gouge on right side of buttstock & retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-60378 JR643 (35,000-45,000)

1711
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL CASED PURDEY DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 18419. Fine Purdey with 30” bbls choked MOD/CYL with tapered narrow concave matted rib, sgl bead with maker’s name in gold toward breech end. It has dbl chopper lumps with ejectors, sgl non-selective trigger & assisted opening. Mounted with highly figured English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & unusual Prince of Wales stock with raised teardrop side panels & capped grip, 14-7/8” over a checkered butt. Receiver & lockplates have about 75-80% coverage, extremely fine, English rose & scroll engraving with maker’s name on each lockplate along with cocked indicators with arrows. Bottom of receiver has “PURDEY’S PATENT” toward front. Trigger guard has a gold woodcock inlay with serial number in gold on tang. Stock has a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Forearm has a gold “2” in tip & an engraved “2” inside forend iron, obviously indicating the number “2” gun of a pair, although there is no indication of a “2” anywhere else on the shotgun. Accompanied by its orig oak & leather, red felt lined, trunk case with orig key, two orig turn screws & a Purdey square nickeled oiler. It has orig gold embossed leather label in lid. Also accompanied by a Purdey hard cover owner’s manual, possibly a reprint. Drop at heel: 2-3/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .022. Bore diameter: left – .629, right – .630. Weight: 6 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely and very professionally restored. Retains virtually all of this near factory restoration & possibly is a Purdey restoration. Bbls are smooth & bright blue with strong English style. Wood is sound. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is fine & solid, dark & stained on outside showing moderate to heavy wear. Replaced straps. 4-58396 JR313 (47,500-67,500)

1712
$0.00

*TWO WONDERFUL CASED PURDEY & SONS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 12 ga. SN 26797 & 26998. Beautiful Purdeys with 26” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET in both sets. They have tapered, concave, matted ribs with dbl beads, ejectors & sgl non-selective triggers. Number 26797 (#1) has slightly smaller bbl markings than number 26998 (#2), otherwise the markings are identical. They are both mounted with very nicely figured, but not matched, streaky, honey & chocolate, French walnut with checkered, beavertail forearms & pistol grip stocks, 14” over checkered butts. Both have hard rubber grip caps with gold initial ovals on bottoms of stocks engraved “R.K.M.” They are both engraved with Purdey’s standard rose & scroll patterns with #1 gun having finer & tighter patterns and slightly deeper. Both have a small gold rectangle in trigger bow with #2 gun having a gold “2” on forend tip & on trigger bow with an engraved “2” inside forend iron. Bbls are not marked with a “2”. Both sets of bbls are proofed 3-1/4 tons and are marked “2-3/4”. Accompanied by a Brady wine colored, felt lined, tan leather motor case, compartmented for all four pieces. It has leather corner reinforcements with handle on top and is embossed “GILLET” on lid. It is readily apparent that someone whose initials are on the guns had the #1 gun and, needing a pair, ordered second gun to match. #1 GUN: Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .0015, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.2 oz. #2 GUN: Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .003, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.56 oz. CONDITION: GUN #1: Very fine. Bbls retain 85-90% strong orig blue, worn at muzzles and thin over chamber & receiver areas. Lockplates retain most of their strong orig case colors with receiver retaining case colors in sheltered areas with bottom front turned silver. Trigger plate retains most of its orig blue & trigger guard strong bright blue, moderately thinned on tang. Forearm has a hairline on each side at rear edge & another back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. GUN #2: Extremely fine. Bbls retain most of their strong, bright, orig blue with very slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors. There is a tiny chip on toe, otherwise wood is sound & retains about all of its orig hand rubbed oil finish with light handling & use marks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is near new. 4-60379 (45,000-65,000)

1713
$16,675.00

*CASED HOLLAND & HOLLAND BADMINTON PIGEON GUN NO. 2 MODEL DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 31320. Beautiful English dbl with 30” bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, ejectors, dbl under bites & third fastener. Right bbl has maker’s name & left bbl the address. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, a diamond shaped wrist, 14-3/8” over a smooth, solid rubber pad. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “J.R.K.” Receiver has hand detachable sidelocks with dbl triggers & raised ridge behind scalloped fences. It has maker’s name on each side. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are beautifully engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by its orig brown leather, red felt lined, trunk case, compartmented for shotgun with two Holland & Holland snap caps, a rnd pewter H&H oil bottle, an H&H turn screw, a leather pouch with pull through, a pair of tweezers & cleaning bits. Inside lid has the orig maker’s label in center with cleaning & lubrication instructions in upper left hand corner and specification label & instructions in upper right hand corner. It also has a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod. Lid is embossed “J.R.K.” Also accompanied by a letter from Holland & Holland fully identifying this shotgun & indicating manufacture in 1929. Consignor states that this shotgun is from the Keith Family of Woods Hole, Mass. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .045, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with receiver & lockplates retaining virtually all of their bright orig factory case colors, slightly faded on left side with a light area on right side with some thinning to silver on edges of reinforcing ribs. Trigger guard retains about all of its bright blue. There is a small area of fine pitting at top edges of standing breech. Stock has a tiny hairline back of each lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with a few minor nicks on buttstock & a scrape on forearm and retains virtually all of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. This is a shotgun that has seen very little use, just some moderately poor storage. Case has some mouse chewed edges & is dry with some light soil & paint spots, in need of treatment. Interior is musty & lightly mildewed, in need of cleaning. One strap is broken, the other is dry & handle is missing. 4-59137 JR336 (10,000-15,000)

1714
$0.00

*FINE PURDEY DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 19916. Beautiful dbl with 28-1/16” bbls with smooth tapered concave rib, sgl bead with maker’s name & address with dbl chopper lumps, third fastener, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bbls are choked MOD/IMP-CYL with 2-3/4” chambers & are proved 1-1/8 oz. It has assisted opening. Mounted with streaky marble cake honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14” over leather covered pad. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved in typical Purdey/English rose & scroll patterns with about 80% coverage. Maker’s name & address is on bottom. Trigger guard & appended metal are engraved to match. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Lockplates have maker’s name on each side with cocked indicators. Accompanied by its orig red felt lined, oak & leather trunk case containing a round nickel oil bottle, a pair of snap caps, a bone or ivory screw-top parts bottle containing two spare firing pins, a leather pouch containing cleaning bits, a 1-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod, a chamber brush handle & spanner tool, both with wood handles. Also accompanied by a rare orig Purdey instruction booklet. Drop at heel: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .025. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .733. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about all of a professional English re-blacking & wood about all of, what appears to be, a factory restored finish with only minor nicks & scratches. Left lockplate retains most of its orig muted case colors & right lockplate about 75-80%. Fences have bright colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Bottom has faded to silver. Trigger guard retains most of its restored blue finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is dark & used with numerous small nicks & scratches with wear on edges & replaced straps. Interior is lightly faded & soiled but intact. Accessories are fine. 4-60727 JR308 (20,000-30,000)

1715
$17,250.00

CASED PAIR OF STEPHEN GRANT & SONS DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 12 ga. SN 7199 & 7200. Identical pair with 30-1/4” bbls that have smooth, tapered, concave ribs with sgl beads, ejectors, dbl underbites & dbl triggers. They have full sidelock receivers with a raised decorative rib behind fences & are beautifully engraved with about 85% coverage, extremely fine, very tight foliate arabesque patterns. All of appended metal is engraved to match & they have “SAFE” in gold on top tangs. Bottom tangs, water tables, bbl ribs & inside forend irons are engraved with a “1” and “2” respectively. Mounted with very beautiful, streaky, honey & chocolate, French walnut with checkered splinter forearms & straight stocks with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over checkered butts. They are as nearly identical as possible with both having drop at heel of 1-3/4” and drop at comb 1-1/4”. Accompanied by an orig oak & leather, red felt lined trunk case with brass reinforced corners & is embossed on top “J.A. JOWETT” / “CLOCKHOUSE, BRADFORD”. Also accompanying this lot is a brief biographical sketch of the Jowett Family of an estate in Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, whose estate was named Clockhouse. It seems that through some tedious litigation the estate passed to a James Atkinson Jowett in April 1855 & ends on February 4, 1871 when he was killed in a boiler explosion. 1) SN 7199. Bore restrictions: left – .022, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .026. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .730. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, English style, professional re-blacking & receiver with traces of case colors turning silver in sheltered areas with most having turned to silver. Forearm has a crack near tip & is missing a small sliver, otherwise wood is sound with buttstock retaining most of a fine professionally restored finish with light handling & use marks & forearm a dark oil stained patina showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 2) SN 7200. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .025. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .735. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.92 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, English style, professional re-blacking & receiver with traces of case colors turning silver in sheltered areas with most having turned to silver. Forearm is missing a small chip at tip & has a splice near back edge, otherwise wood is sound with buttstock retaining most of a fine professionally restored finish with light handling & use marks & forearm a dark oil stained patina showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case shows moderate to heavy wear with nicks, dings & scratches but is still basically sound. Interior has one detached partition, one missing partition & is moderately soiled 4-58406 JR316 (12,500-17,500)

1716
$8,625.00

*CASED HUSSEY DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 14410. Fine English full sidelock dbl with 28” bbls choked MOD/CYL with smooth, concave, tapered rib, sgl bead, dbl bite & receiver with dbl triggers. Rib is marked with maker’s name & address and a gold “1” with corresponding gold “1” on opening lever & forearm tip signifying that this was once part of a matched pair. Mounted with very highly figured, exhibition grade, checkered, Circassian walnut with splinter forearm & straight stock, 14-7/8” over a checkered butt. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved with a family crest. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved in typical fine English style rose & scroll patterns with bouquets of flower blossoms on each lockplate, along with maker’s name. Fences also have bouquets of flower blossoms with another on trigger bow. All appended metal is engraved to match. Accompanied by a beautiful, maroon felt lined, oak & leather, trunk case with reproduction label in lid. Appears to be a C.S. Mfg. Co. product. Case is compartmented for complete shotgun with a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod, a pair of snap caps & nickeled square oil bottle with two covered compartments containing cleaning bits. It has its canvas & leather cover. Bore diameter: left – .734, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .016, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION:: Very fine. Bbls, trigger guard & wood retain virtually all of a spectacular, professionally restored finish. Lockplates retain 75-80% strong orig case colors & receiver case colors, mostly in sheltered areas, with balance turned silver. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case appears new. 4-59142 JR332 (7,500-12,500)

1717
$21,850.00

*FRANCOTTE DELUXE SIDELOCK MODEL DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 91480. Spectacular deluxe shotgun with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, hand matted rib with sgl brass bead & maker’s name on top of right bbl. It has ejectors & dbl chopper lumps with sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate French walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 15” over a checkered butt. Bottom of stock has blank gold initial plate. Receiver, lockplates & all appended metal are fantastically engraved with full game scenes on lockplates consisting of three raised gold ducks in a Bulino style marsh background & two raised gold ducks in a marsh scene on right side. Bottom is engraved in great detail with a bald eagle perched on a pine limb, all surrounded by deep foliate arabesque patterns. Maker’s name & address are in gold on each side. Trigger guard has a raised gold flying woodcock & has serial number in gold. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Water table, standing breech & breech face of bbls are beautifully jeweled. Trigger plate is signed on right side “GREIVURE: MILTSON FRANCOTTE / PG. RC”. Bottom of left bbl, under forearm is engraved “HANSEN & CO. SOUTHPORT CT.”. Bore diameter: left – .622, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .040. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.84 oz. Accompanied by a C.S. Mfg. Co. green felt lined, brown leather, trunk case compartmented in bottom for complete shotgun, two snap caps & a square, nickeled oil bottle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Bbl blue is bright & coin finished receiver is crisp. Wood has one or two minor handling & storage marks. Case is equally new. 4-59144 JR328 (15,000-20,000)

1718
$34,500.00

*SCARCE PARKER AAHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 230959. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Peerless Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted with carved & checkered, exceptionally high quality & highly figured, replacement, marble cake, honey & chocolate, Circassian walnut with fleur-de-lis carved, splinter forearm with extensively checkered & fleur-de-lis carved, pistol grip buttstock with checkered, raised fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/2” over a carved & checkered skeleton buttplate. Imortant Note: The orig stock and forearm, both in fine condition, are included with this lot. Grip cap is hard rubber with fluted edge & a blank gold initial plate in center. Receiver & all appended metal are wonderfully engraved with full coverage, extremely fine, intertwined, foliate arabesque patterns with bouquets of daisies on each side and floorplate with a smaller bouquet at bottom front of receiver. Trigger guard has raised gold initials “TDS”. Buttplate is engraved to match and there is a small ring of decoration around muzzles. Engraving extends 2” up over chamber areas. Accompanied by its orig stock and forearm made of very nicely figured French walnut with carved and checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with raised, carved, checkered side panels and extensively checkered wrist with a Noshoc solid pad. The serial number of this shotgun is in the lower tang channel of the buttstock. Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.84 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain all of a fine professionally restored blue. Receiver has traces of case colors in sheltered areas with faded case colors on sides. Floorplate retains about 35-40% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, turned silver elsewhere. Forend iron has light, faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine, professional, custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59232 JR446 (40,000-60,000)

1719
$0.00

*PARKER AH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 96699. Built on a No. 1 frame with 26” Acme Steel bbls, choked MOD/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor and dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, very highly figured, marble cake, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised fleur-de-lis checkered side panels & straight stock, 13-3/4” over a checkered hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with two pointers on left side with three flying ducks on forward section. Right side has two setters with three partridge on forward section. Floorplate has a standing bull elk & three cows with five pheasants on forward end. Trigger guard has a running deer. Left fence has the head of a chamois and the right fence has a doe deer’s head. Scenes are all surrounded by extremely fine, well-executed, foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. All appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .668, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a professionally restored finish with bbl address re-engraved. Receiver retains 75-80% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59261 JR447 (17,500-22,500)

1720
$9,775.00

*PARKER BHE GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 200464. Built on an O frame with 26″ Acme steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered concave matted rib & sgl bead with doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured walnut with full checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised checkered fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/4″ over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Grip cap has a gold initial plate inscribed “M”. Receiver is engraved with typical “B” patterns of two bird dogs on each side & two quail on floorplate surrounded by about 65% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Opening lever, top tang, trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match. Drop at the heel: 2-5/8″, drop at the comb: 1-5/8″. Bore restrictions: left – .016, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .039. Bore diameter: left – .597, right – .602. Weight: 6 lbs. 1.28 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong bright restored blue with one white spot about 1/2″ x 1/2″ at chamber end of right bbl. Receiver retains about 80% strong restored case colors with bottom front turned silver. Floorplate is slightly warped, just barely noticeable. Wood is sound & retains virtually all of an outstanding professionally restored finish. Left ejector is not functioning, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with two or three spots of pitting in right side. 4-55485 (8,000-15,000)

1721
$29,900.00

*SCARCE PARKER CHE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 191148. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Acme Steel bbls choked MOD/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley white ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, feather, center crotch cut, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/8” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved wit vignettes of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and a running bull elk on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. All appended iron is engraved to match. Engraving patterns, A1 Special-style, extend 2-1/2” up over chamber areas with a fine band around muzzles. Consignor states that he recently purchased this shotgun from a 90 year old gentleman who had lived near the Parker factory and had special ordered this shotgun with the extra engraving. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .628. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .011. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .016. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-96% strong orig blue and receiver 25-30% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas and in spots on sides with balance turned silver. Top tang retains about 60% case colors. Trigger guard is a silver/brown patina, silver on the tang. Wood is sound with the stock checkering having been re-cut and overall the wood retains a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-60361 JR448 (12,500-17,500)

1722
$22,425.00

*SCARCE PRESENTATION PARKER BHE GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 150571. Built on an “O” frame with 26″ Acme steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Wood is beautifully grained English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-3/8″ over a skeleton buttplate with checkered center. Left side of the stock has a rare & unusual half moon checkered area on the cheek piece & a gold initial plate by the toe. Right side of the stock is inlaid with a 1-3/8″ x 1-1/8″ silver shield inscribed “PRESENTED TO / EDGAR L. APPERSON / BY / AUTOMOBILE DEALERS / ASS’N of SOUTHERN / CALIFORNIA / 1909”. Receiver is engraved with two bird dogs on point on each side & a standing stag in a woodland scene on the floorplate. Trigger bow is engraved with a vignette of a pointer on point & a flying pheasant in a field scene. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating that it was shipped June 18, 1908 to Tufts Lyon Arms Co. of Los Angeles, CA. It identifies this shotgun as having a 14-1/2″ LOP with straight grip and weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. Letter also indicates a silver inlay on the stock “LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT ON 8 NAMES”. Price was $225.00. No mention is made of the checkered panel on the left side of the stock. Drop at the heel 2-3/8″, drop at the comb 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 96-98% strong orig blue with minor light muzzle edge wear & light wear under the forearm. Receiver retains 65-75% thin orig case colors, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-60274 (22,500-27,500)

1723
$16,100.00

*SCARCE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 117252. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & sgl non-selective trigger, appears to be by Miller. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a D5, hammerless with no extra features, straight stock, 20 ga., with 28” bbls. Current bbls appear to be absolutely correct with all proper markings, but certainly could be factory replacements. Mounted with orig, highly figured, French walnut with full checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised & checkered, fleur-de-lis side panels, 13-1/4” over a checkered butt. Actual length of pull would likely be in the 14” range as the replacement sgl trigger is located far back in trigger guard. It has a blank gold initial plate on bottom secured with six gold pins. Receiver is beautifully & most unusually engraved with a large bouquet of pansies on each side and a smaller chrysanthemum blossom toward front on each side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns in very tasteful coverage. Floorplate has a spectacular foliate & floral pattern. It has maker’s name in an arc on each side and the fences have a sgl raised rib, like an A-Grade. Trigger guard & appended metal are all engraved to match. There is a small border pattern at breech end of bbls. Bore diameter: left – .556, right – .557. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .005. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about all of a fine professionally restored finish with some slight thinning at right muzzle. Receiver retains traces of case colors in most sheltered areas, being a cleaned silver/gray patina. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with some orange peel effect and a spot or two of pitting. 4-59268 JR678 (17,500-27,500)

1723a
$0.00

*PARKER AHE GRADE UPGRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 154547. Built on about a No. 2 frame with 30-1/4” Belgian made bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, matted, concave rib, sgl bead, with doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. The address on rib is hand engraved, probably not by Parker. Mounted with nicely figured, sunburst, American walnut with checkered, thick forearm & pistol grip stock that is thicker through the wrist and around receiver with checkered, raised, fleur-de-lis side panels, 13-3/4” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. The hard rubber grip cap has a center gold plate engraved “DR. J. W. P. / 1910” with light arabesque patterns. Left side of stock is missing an oval inlay. Receiver is very nicely upgrade engraved with vignettes of two pointers on left side with a woodcock at front end, two setters on right side with a pheasant at front end and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have a sgl rib around their back edges & the left fence has two ducks with the right fence having two birds. Floorplate is beautifully engraved with three foxes & a tiny bird dog head with a setter at front end and a running bull elk on trigger bow. The “4” in the serial number on water table appears to be stamped over a “5” and serial numbers in forearm appear to have been re-stamped. Bore diameter: left – .722, right – .721. Bore restrictions: left – .028, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .029. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.52 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong bright blue with muzzle wear & a few small scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains about 50% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Stock has two cracks & missing chip back of top tang with another missing chip by side of tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm showing heavy wear, missing one of inside screws and has a dark oil stained finish. Buttstock retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59262 JR462 (6,000-10,000)

1724
$0.00

*SCARCE PARKER BHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 153391. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/CYL with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, tight grain, burled, Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised, checkered fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/4” over an old solid red pad. Hard rubber grip cap has a gold insert engraved with initials “JHR” (?). Just behind grip on bottom of stock, in tiny letters, appears to be “PAT’D-SEP 10-1895”. This shotgun is listed in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization as an A5, hammerless with ejectors, capped pistol grip stock, 12 ga., and 30” bbls. Receiver is beautifully engraved with two pointers on left side, two setters on right side and two pointers on floorplate with a flying bird, all surrounded by fine arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have a sgl rib at their back edges. Bbls have a light border pattern and appended metal is engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .042, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig blue with some thinning about mid-point on both bbls with light touch-up and some touch-up at muzzles. Receiver retains about 75% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, thinned elsewhere and turned to a silver/brown patina on bottom front. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a professionally restored finish from grip to butt on stock, with orig finish from grip forward. Forearm shows heavy wear with some light battering and retains a worn dark finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59282 JR461 (20,000-30,000)

1725
$0.00

*PARKER BHE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 150690. Built on a #2 frame with 30″ Acme steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 75% coverage game scene & very fine arabesque pattern engraving. Fences have a sgl raised rib. Left side of the receiver has two bird dogs on point & the left fence has a flying partridge. Right side of receiver has two setters on point & a flying duck. Floorplate has a large scene of stag & hind in a woodland scene. Trigger bow has a pointer on point. Wood is very highly figured English or French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised carved fleur-de-lis checkered side panels, 13-3/4″ over an engraved skeleton buttplate with checkered center. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating shipment on Aug. 6, 1909 to Whiton Hardware, Seattle, WA. Letter fully identifies this shotgun with the cost of $200.00 plus $25.00 for ejectors. Drop at the heel 2-1/2″, drop at the comb 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.0 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain 98-99% strong bright orig blue with minor edge wear & a few light scratches. Receiver retains about 95% fading, case colors stronger in the sheltered areas, possibly an old Remington restoration. Wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-60276(14,000-18,000)

1726
$14,950.00

*PARKER CHE GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. & 16 ga. SN 119760. Built on a No. 1 frame with two sets of 28” Bernard Steel bbls. 12 ga. bbls are choked MOD/MOD (and were added at a later time to the gun) and 16 ga. bbls are choked FULL/IMP-CYL. Both have tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & receiver has dbl triggers. There is one forearm. Mounted with highly figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Bottom of stock has a blank silver initial oval secured with six silver pins. Receiver is beautifully engraved with small vignettes of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & large vignette of a running bull elk on floorplate, surrounded with light coverage, very beautiful foliate arabesque patterns. 12 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .015. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .030. 16 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.664, right – .664. Bore restrictions: left – .016, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 16 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 11.52 oz. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a B4 Grade, hammerless with ejectors & straight stock in 16 ga. with 28” bbls. B4 Grade is a C Grade gun with Bernard Steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine. Both bbls retain about all of a beautiful professionally restored finish with bright Damascus patterns. Receiver retains case colors in the most sheltered areas, being faded, silvered case colors overall. Trigger guard is a silver/gray patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang with a tiny hairline at back edge of forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains most all of a fine professionally restored finish with some light creases in finish on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some very faint orange peel effect just in front of chambers on both sets of bbls. 4-59227 JR553 (8,000-12,000)

1727
$3,737.00

SCARCE PARKER BH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 57551. Built on a No. 1 frame with 30” damascus steel bbls choked MOD/MOD with sgl bead, tapered, concave, matted rib, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with highly figured, honey & chocolate, streaky, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & rnd knob Prince of Wales stock with raised, checkered, carved, fleur-de-lis side panels, 14-1/2”, over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Grip cap has an oval gold initial plate secured with six gold pins, engraved “FH”. Receiver is very nicely engraved with two pointers on left side, two setters on right side and two setters on floorplate and two birds in a tiny vignette at front edge of floorplate. Trigger guard has two pointers. Vignettes are all surrounded by fine, well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with braided border patterns. Fences have a sgl raised rib, “A” grade style, at back edges and are very nicely engraved with tight scrolls. Bore diameter: left – .750, right – .750. Bore restrictions: left – .029, right – .031. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.28 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their beautiful, restored, Damascus patterns with some slight wear at muzzle edges. Muzzle end of bores have been cleaned a little. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, having faded to silver elsewhere, strong & bright on water table with strong colors on trigger plate & top tang. Wood is sound with some oil staining around receiver & forearm and retains virtually all of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some orange peel roughness just in front of chambers with a couple of dents in right bbl. 4-59231 JR479 (5,000-8,000)

1728
$4,715.00

*PARKER CHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 191484. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 30” Acme Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 15-1/8” over a smooth, solid red pad. Receiver is unusually engraved with deep relief vignettes of a wild turkey on left side, a flying pheasant on right side & two flying ducks on floorplate, all executed in fine detail and surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a panel on each side. Current dbl triggers are replacing a Parker sgl trigger. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain most of a very old, restored finish turning a little plum with some thinning over forearm area. Bottom of right bbl, under forearm, has an area of deep pitting with some lighter pitting on left bbl under forearm. Forearm lug has been re-attached. Receiver is a cleaned, silver metal color. Forearm has cracks at rear edge with rust around forend metal; otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its custom finish. Ejectors are not functioning, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59280 JR476 (6,000-10,000)

1729
$17,250.00

*SCARCE PARKER DHE GRADE SPECIAL ORDER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 216403. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a Grade T13. Built on an “O” frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with Parker flat, matted, ventilated rib with dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14” over a Pachmayr pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Will letter as found. Bore diameter: left – .617, right – .616. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.16 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong orig factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear & a small nick or two. Receiver retains 70-75% strong, bright, orig case colors, thin & fading to silver on right bottom edge, front of floorplate & left half of front of receiver. Sides are bright with brilliant colors in very sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks & retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59219 JR557 (15,000-20,000)

1730
$14,375.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 222205. Built on an “O” frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, flat, Parker ventilated rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with beavertail forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a solid red Noshoc pad. It has a blank silver initial plate on bottom. Receiver is engraved in typical D-grade patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasants on trigger plate, all surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .615, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left .020- , right – .020. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.64 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains most of its possibly recased faded case colors. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59223 JR455 (12,500-17,500)

1731
$9,775.00

*RARE PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 239248. Built on a 000 frame with lightning cuts in the water table, 26” Vulcan steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib with single bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors and Parker single selective trigger. It is choked MOD / MOD. It is mounted with nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock, 14” over a Pachmayr pad. The receiver has zig-zag border patterns with Parker on the bottom front of the receiver. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 5 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain a thin restored blue finish with a couple of small scrapes and a tiny spot of pitting. Receiver retains torch applied colors and the trigger guard most of a restored finish. Buttstock has a crack in the left side of the wrist and a hairline at the back edge of the forearm, otherwise the wood is sound and retains most of a very old, restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59265 JR596 (10,000-15,000)

1732
$9,200.00

*SCARCE PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 103428. Built on an “O” frame with 26” Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with straight grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & rnd knob, pistol grip stock, 14” over a Parker dogs head buttplate. This shotgun is shown in an article in the Autumn 2004 issue of Double Gun Journal. Bore diameter: left – .550, right – 551. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .008. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their plum brown restored finish and Damascus pattern with some thinning over forearm area. Receiver retains 25-30% faded orig case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a couple of tiny hairlines, back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish with small chip on toe of buttplate and a couple of small chips on edges. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a ding in left bbl and some light pitting in right bore. 4-59226 JR684 (7,000-12,000)

1733
$0.00

*CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 20 ga. & 410. SN W38111. Beautiful small frame Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. 21 with lightning cuts in water table & two sets of 28” bbls, both choked WS1/WS2. Both have raised, flat, matted, ventilated ribs with red ivory Bradley beads, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with spectacular center, feather, crotch cut, American walnut with B-carved black insert beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. Receiver is beautifully engraved in 21-6 style with gold setter on left side, gold pointer on right side, two gold pheasants on bottom & a gold dog’s head on trigger guard, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with relief carved oak leaf & acorn patterns on fences. It has a gold trigger with gold arrows and gold “L” & “R” on sides. Accompanied by its orig Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co., maroon felt lined, trunk case compartmented for stocked receiver, both bbls, two ebony & brass cleaning rods (one for each gauge), a set of snap caps for each gauge & a nickeled oil bottle. It has Winchester label in lid. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restriction or wall thickness on 410 bbls. 20 ga. bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .039. Bore diameter: left – .612, right – .613. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 20 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 11.52 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, new & unfired. Retains all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with one or two tiny storage & handling marks on stock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-58866 (20,000-30,000)

1734
$14,950.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W38055. Spectacular Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. Model 21 with 30″ bbls choked FULL/FULL with ventilated rib, red ivory Bradley bead with ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Receiver is beautifully engraved with typical Grand American vignettes of a setter on left side, a pointer on right side, two pheasants on floorplate & a spaniel’s head on trigger bow. Balance of receiver has about 80% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with deep relief oak leaf & acorn patterns on fences. Water table & bbl flats have lightning cuts. Standing breech, bbl flats, bbl faces, ejectors, lugs & forearm lug are very nicely jeweled. Mounted in spectacular center crotch cut flame grain walnut with black insert beavertail forearm carved in “21-B” pattern with straight stock, 14-1/4″ over a checkered butt. There is a blank gold initial plate on bottom of stock. Accompanied by a maroon, leatherette, ultra-suede lined, trunk case & an elliptical shaped red & yellow hang tag. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Unable to measure bore restrictions or wall thickness. Bore diameter: left – .390, right – .399. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.56 oz. A review of the records of the Cody Firearms Museum disclosed no information regarding this shotgun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. As new, may have been fired but if so, very little. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with no discernible flaws. Crisp mechanics, brilliant bores. 4-55553 (15,000-25,000)

1735
$0.00

*SPECTACULAR CASED MATCHED SET OF CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PIGEON GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Cal. 16 ga. SN W38190 & W38191. Numbered “I” and “II” respectively. These beautiful shotguns are identical in every respect with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with raised, flat, matted, tapered, ventilated ribs, Bradley red ivory beads & their respective numbers in gold at breech end. They have ejectors & sgl selective triggers. Water tables, bbl flats, lugs, standing breeches & breech faces are beautifully jeweled. Mounted with extremely beautiful, feather crotch cut, American walnut with custom checkered beavertail forearms with black tip insert & straight stocks, 14-1/4” over checkered butts. They have blank gold initial plates on bottom of stocks. They are identically engraved in 21-6 patterns consisting of a setter on left, a pointer on right & two pheasants on bottom, all surrounded with very well executed, deep foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends 2-3/4” up bbls. Trigger guards have a spaniel’s head. Opening lever pivots & tip of forend irons have gold inlaid “I” and “II” respectively. Top tangs have “SAFE” in gold & bottom of receivers have “PIGEON GRADE” in gold. They both have 2-1/4” drop at heel & 1-3/8” drop at comb with gun “I” weighing 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. and gun “II” weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. Accompanied by their orig, chocolate brown, leather covered, oak & leather, red felt lined, trunk case, compartmented in bottom for both shotguns. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appear to be new & unfired retaining all of their orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Blue is strong & bright and wood finish crisp & fine. Both have been assembled with minor scrape marks on standing breeches. Case is equally new. 4-58868 (30,000-40,000)

1736
$21,850.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 4-BARREL SET. Cal. 28 ga, 20 ga., 410. SN 30865. Skeet grade 21 with four sets of bbls: 26” – 410 bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL; 26” – 28 ga. bbls choked SKEET/SKEET that actually gauge MOD/MOD; 28” 20 ga. bbls choked WS1/WS2; & 30” 20 ga. bbls choked with 3” chambers choked FULL/FULL. All four sets of bbls have tapered concave matted ribs with a variety of beads, two of which have silver center beads. All have ejectors & it has sgl selective trigger. The 410 bbls have a standard checkered splinter forearm & there is a deluxe checkered beavertail forearm for the other three bbls. Mounted with center, feather crotch cut, American walnut with straight stock, 13-9/16” over leather faced pad. Floorplate is marked “SKEET” & trigger guard has gold initials “RSH”. The 410 bbls have lightning cuts in the bbl flats. Unable to gauge the 410 & 28 ga. bbls for bore diameter, bore restrictions & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-15/16”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. 20 ga. bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .012, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – 024. Bore diameter: left – .612, right – .613. 30” bbls. Bore restrictions: left – .022, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .032. Bore diameter: left – .613, right – .613. Weight with 28” – 20 ga. bbls: 6 lbs. 11.2 oz. Accompanied by a green felt lined H&M leather trunk case with zipper canvas cover compartmented for stocked receiver & two sets of bbls. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter showing final inspection on March 25, 1957. The 410 bbls were added in April 1965. Initial information does not mention 28ga. bbls. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. All bbls retain virtually all of their orig factory blue showing little or no wear. Receiver, forend iron & trigger guard retain virtually all of their bright orig factory finish. Wood is sound with a few light nicks, dings & scratches on buttstock & beavertail forearm with, what appears to be, some slight chemical stripping of finish of bottom 1/2” & retain most of their orig factory finish. Standard forearm retains virtually all of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case exterior is fine with some corner wear from zipper. Interior has wear in lid with moderate fading. 4-58865 (20,000-30,000)

1737
$27,600.00

*RARE PIGEON GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W33943. Spectacular little ’21’ with 26″ bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered matted ventilated rib, Bradley red ivory bead with ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Flat side receiver is wonderfully engraved with Style 21-6 vignettes of a setter on left side, pointer on right side & two pheasants on floorplate all surrounded with very fine patterns of foliate arabesque engraving. Fences are deep relief engraved with oak leaves & acorns. Trigger bow has a small vignette of a spaniel’s head. Opening lever, top tang & forend iron are engraved to match. Engraving patterns extend about 3″ up bbls. Standing breech, bbl flats, bbl face, ejectors, lug & forend lug are jeweled & water table & bbl flats have lightning cuts. Mounted with very beautiful, very highly figured, flame grain, center crotch cut, American walnut with black insert 21-B carved beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-3/8″ over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Accompanied by an orig yellow & red ovoid shaped hang tag over-stamped “SPECIAL PIGEON” & “SELECT WOOD”. Accompanied by a brown leather leg-o-mutton case & its orig 2-pc cardboard box marked on the end label same as tag & with serial number stamped in proper place. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which states that no record was found for this shotgun. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Bore diameter: left – .405, right – .415. Weight: 6 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As new, does not appear to have been fired. Retains virtually all of its fine factory finish to both metal & wood with no discernible flaws. Box is crisp with one minor water stain on end. Leg-o-mutton case is fine. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bores. 4-55555 JR111 (40,000-50,000)

1738
$0.00

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W38082. Beautiful “21” with 30” Winchester proof steel bbls, choked FULL/FULL with flat, tapered, matted ventilated rib with Bradley red ivory front bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Rear of rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT”. Mounted in exceptional, feather crotch cut, American walnut with deluxe checkered, black tip, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/8” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Receiver is beautifully engraved in 21-4 pattern with two ducks on left side, two quail on right side and two bird dogs on floorplate, surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Receiver & floorplate have chain & dot border patterns. Receiver & bbl flats have lightning cuts. All of bright metal is nicely jeweled. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired, but very little. Bbls retain virtually all of their beautiful factory finish & receiver about all of its orig factory finish. Wood is sound with a deep scratch at toe & light handling & use marks elsewhere with crisp checkering. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58867 JR672 (17,500-27,500)

1739
$0.00

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN W38071. Fine Model 21 with 28” Winchester proof steel bbls, choked “MOD/IMP-CYL with flat, tapered, matted, ventilated rib, Bradley red ivory front bead, ejectors & gold plated, single selective trigger. Rear of rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT”. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with deluxe checkered, black tip, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate in bottom. Receiver is engraved in 21-6 pattern with a setter on left side, a pointer on right side, two pheasants on floorplate & a spaniel’s head on trigger bow, all surrounded by fine, foliate arabesque patterns with deep relief oak leaves & acorns on fences. Engraving patterns extend 2-3/4” up over chambers of bbls. Frame & bbl flats have lightning cuts and all of bright metal is beautifully jeweled. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a minor handling or storage mark or two with two or three tiny mars on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59505 JR673 (20,000-30,000)

1740
$20,700.00

*FINE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN W33961. Engraved in late 21-5 pattern, this beautiful shotgun has 26” Winchester proof steel barrels choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, flat, matted, ventilated rib with Bradley red ivory bead, ejectors & gold-plated sgl trigger. Rib is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” and it has Winchester “WP” proofs. It has flat side receiver with lightning cuts in water table and all bright metal is nicely jeweled. Mounted with very beautiful, feather crotch cut, American walnut with deluxe checkered, black insert, beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Engraving on receiver is modified 21-5 pattern and consists of large vignettes of a pheasant on left side, a wild turkey on right side and a bird dog retrieving a bird on floorplate. There is a setter on trigger guard. All the engraving is surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .552, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .014, right – .010. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. May be unfired. Wood finish is bright & clean and blue is strong & bright. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59504 JR681 (20,000-25,000)

1741
$9,200.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 12302. Fine early “21” with 26” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley white ivory front bead & ivory middle bead marked toward breech end “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Receiver has sgl selective trigger. Mounted with replacement, orig Winchester wood, center crotch cut, flame grain, with early style kidney shape checkered, orig, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a Winchester solid red pad. Receiver is very nicely engraved, probably after-market, with a standing cock pheasant on left side, a ruffed grouse on right side & a setter carrying a bird on bottom. Floorplate is marked “TRAP” and has the name “H. BONHAM – ENGR” engraved just in front of trigger guard. Trigger guard has small vignette of a setter. Balance of receiver has about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends about 1-1/4” over chamber areas with a fine border pattern. Bore diameter: left – .556, right – .557. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .019. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.64 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as having been final inspected May 6, 1938 for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. It shows a return & repair in June of 1980 for re-checkering stock, repairing chips in beavertail forearm, new solid recoil pad, two new hammers, a new set of bbls choked WS1/WS2 and engrave gun in “21-5” style with “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in a panel on rib. Apparently this shotgun started life as a 20 ga. but it was determined that they were ruined and apparently had the 28 ga. bbls built. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a beautiful restored blue and rib inscription appears to have been made with a pantograph. Receiver & trigger guard retain most of their fine custom blue. Wood is sound with stock retaining about all of a brilliant custom finish & forearm most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59273 JR563 (7,500-12,500)

1742
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 6703. Fine upgraded “21” with 26” bbls choked MOD/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, ejectors & gold sgl selective trigger. Left side of trigger is marked “PAT. APP’D FOR”. It has 2-9/16” chambers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14” over a Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved with two flying mallards on left side, two flying ruffed grouse on right side & two setters on floorplate, all surrounded with open foliate, arabesque patterns. It has “SAFE” in gold on top tang. Bore diameter: left – .668, right – .666. Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish to metal & wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59031 JR570 (2,750-3,750)

1743
$0.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 24881. Fine Model 21 with 26” bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead, silver middle bead, ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very beautiful, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with deluxe checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over a Winchester solid red pad. It has a German silver repoussed grip cap with an “M” engraved in center. Receiver is engraved with about 50-60% coverage, fine foliate arabesque patterns with a square & dot border with a latch hook, sunburst pattern on each end of hinge pin. Floorplate is also marked “SKEET”. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .012, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun with 28” bbls and as a “stock” gun. The implication being that it was not engraved. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls, receiver, forend iron & trigger guard retain about all of a fine restored finish. Water table is blue & inside of forend iron is jeweled. Stock has some fine chips around bottom tang with some light chipping by back edge of receiver, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-60660 JR551 (6,000-8,000)

1744
$8,625.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 20 ga. SN 12156. Fine field grade double with 26” bbls (#1) choked FULL/CYL and 26” bbls (#2) choked FULL/MOD. Bbls #1 were orig choked FULL/IMP-MOD but were apparently returned to factory & modified to CYL on right bbl. Both bbls have tapered, concave, matted ribs with dbl beads, ejectors & receiver has sgl selective trigger. Mounted with straight grain, American walnut with early style, kidney checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-1/4” over solid red Winchester pad. #1 Bbls: Bore diameter: left – .615, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. #2 Bbls: Bore diameter: left – .613, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .010. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight with #1 Bbls: 6 lbs. 7.68 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls #1 retain about 90% strong orig blue with a few light scrapes & some nicks over right chamber area, bright shiny bores. Bbls #2 retain about 85% orig blue, thin around muzzles & on both sides over chamber areas with a few spots of light rust, bright shiny bores. Receiver retains about 70% orig blue; thin around edges & on bottom. Wood is sound with numerous light nicks & scratches showing moderate to heavy wear & retains 80-85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. 4-56768 JR580 (4,000-6,000)

1745
$5,865.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 16 ga. SN 9477. Early “21” with 26” bbls (#1) choked MOD/IMP-CYL and 28” bbls (#2) choked SKEET1/SKEET2 that were originally choked FULL/MOD. Both bbls have tapered, concave, matted ribs, extractor & receiver has a blue, sgl selective trigger. Mounted with beautiful, shell grain, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. #1 BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .668, right – .668. Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .025. #2 BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .670, right – .669. Bore restrictions: left – .006, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 28” bbls: 6 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. #1 bbls retain 75-80% strong orig blue, thin & gray over left bbl at chamber and thinning over right bbl. Light scratches by tip of forearm. #2 bbls retain 92-93% fine restored blue, thin over chamber areas with a small scrape or two. Receiver, floorplate & trigger guard retain most of, what is probably, a factory restored finish with some thinning on bottom edges. Wood is sound and retains about all of a reddish color, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-60664 (4,000-7,000)

1746
$10,350.00

*WINCHESTER FIELD GRADE MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 32137. Late Model 21 with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Mounted with extremely beautiful, exhibition quality, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with late style diamond checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Winchester black composition buttplate. Bottom of stock has a gold initial oval engraved “DHS”. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .045. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its bright, orig factory finish to both metal & wood. There is one small spot on floorplate and a tiny amount of flaking on tip of top tang. Stock & forearm have only one or two very small storage marks, otherwise are without blemishes. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58749 JR573 (4,000-7,000)

1747
$10,350.00

*FIELD GRADE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 19965. Fine post-war “21” with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, ejectors & blued sgl selective trigger. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with deluxe checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Winchester embossed, hard rubber buttplate. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .039, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .033. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain about 98% strong, bright, orig factory blue & receiver about all of its orig factory blue with floorplate about 90% with some flaking. Trigger guard retains about all of its orig blue. Stock has a very thin grain check on left side, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its bright, orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-60661 JR549 (6,000-8,000)

1748
$3,737.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 12848. Fine skeet grade dbl with 26” bbls choked WS1/WS2 with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley red ivory front bead & silver middle bead, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with early style kidney pattern checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-3/8” over a Winchester solid red pad. Floorplate is marked “SKEET”. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.84 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain a smooth, strong finish turning plum with thinned bbl markings. Receiver, floorplate & trigger guard retain strong bright blue. Forearm has a hairline at rear edge, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a fine restored finish. Ejectors are a little soft, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. 4-59032 JR574 (2,500-4,000)

1749
$0.00

*CASED J. WOODWARD & SONS BEST QUALITY OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 6429. Spectacular & light superposed shotgun with 24” Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel bbls choked MOD/MOD with flat solid rib that is hand matted with sgl bead & a gold “2” at breech end. Top of rib has maker’s name & address and the bbl steel information. It has 2-9/16” chambers with ejectors & sgl non-selective trigger. Thumb lever opens to the left. Mounted with very beautiful, streaky, marble cake, French or Circassian walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & Prince of Wales stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a solid red pad with slight cast off. Grip cap is smooth horn & there is a blank gold initial plate on bottom. Receiver & appended metal parts are very beautifully engraved with extremely fine, tight English rose & scroll patterns with maker’s name on each side. Fences are deep sculptured with side reinforcements & engraving extends over top and onto top bbl. There is a corresponding gold “2” on thumb lever and another on the metal forend tip. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold and safety is an unusual shape with an oval at the end. It has blued screws & pins with gold line cocked indicator. Bottom of receiver is marked “WOODWARD,S / PATENT / OVER & UNDER” and trigger bow is marked “WOODWARD’S SINGLE TRIGGER”. Accompanied by an orig Woodward leather trunk case with green felt lining, compartmented in bottom for bbls & stocked receiver with a pair of Woodward 12 ga. snap caps. Top section is compartmented for cleaning equipment & other necessities. Inside lid is an orig Woodward label. Bore diameter: top – .666, bottom – .666. Bore restrictions: top – .014, bottom – .013. Wall thickness: top – .032, bottom – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% fine professionally restored blue with some slight muzzle & breech end wear. Receiver & lockplates are bright, silvered case colors and trigger guard retains most of its restored blue. Wood is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are a little stiff, but crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is fine showing light to moderate wear with some light wear to lining. 4-60380 JR682 (37,500-47,500)

1750
$0.00

*JAMES WOODWARD & SONS SIDELOCK OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 6803. Scarce & beautiful shotgun with 24” superposed bbls choked IMP-CYL/CYL with flat, hand serrated, tapered rib with sgl bead, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bottom flat of bbls is marked with 1 oz. proofs with orig 2-1/2” chambers that were opened to 2-3/4”, apparently by the factory, as it also has “2-3/4” marking. Right side of top bbl is also marked “2-3/4”, apparently a re-proof. Left side of top bbl has maker’s name & address. Mounted in very highly figured, streaky, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, beavertail forearm & Prince of Wales stock, 14-3/4” over a leather covered pad. Grip cap is hard rubber and it has a gold initial plate engraved with a griffin. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with fine English rose & scroll patterns with maker’s name & scrolls on each lockplate. Lockplates have gold line cocked indicators. Fences are deeply sculpted and the top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Bottom of receiver is marked “WOODWARD’S / PATENT / OVER & UNDER”. Bore diameter: top – .667, bottom – .666. Bore restrictions: top – .005, bottom – .008. Wall thickness: top – .025, bottom – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 4.16 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong orig blue. Left lockplate retains 75-80% faded case colors & right 40-50%. Receiver retains bright case colors in very sheltered areas, being predominately silvered patina. Stock has a repaired crack through wrist with a crack at tip of forearm, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing moderate wear & retaining most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-60381 JR683 (37,500-47,500)

1751
$22,425.00

*SCARCE WESTLEY RICHARDS OVUNDO MODEL DROPLOCK OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 17620. Beautiful superposed shotgun with 30” bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with raised, solid, concave, smooth rib with silver front bead & ivory middle bead, sgl under bite with dbl rear bites, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Rib is marked with maker’s name & address and model name. It is nitro-proofed for 1-1/4 oz. with 2-3/4” chambers. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with fine checkered rnd forearm with horn tip and straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-3/8” over a checkered butt. Boxlock action with sideplates is very beautifully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name on each side. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold and trigger plate has “O” and “U” in gold. Inside of hinged floorplate & internal mechanisms are all beautifully jeweled. Engraving patterns extend over bbl reinforcements with fine border patterns over top of bbl & rib. Bore diameter: top – .736, bottom – .738. Bore restrictions: top – .015, bottom – .047. Wall thickness: top – .024, bottom – .032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.44 oz. Accompanied by a letter from Westley Richards fully identifying this shotgun as having been sold to H.G. Spurgeon of Winnepeg in 1924. Also accompanying are copies of the production record. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been used, but very little. Bbls retain 97-98% glossy orig blue with minor muzzle edge wear & a couple small dings on each side. Receiver & sideplates retain most of their orig case colors, somewhat faded on receiver and right sideplate. Forearm has a repaired crack on right side, otherwise wood is sound and retains all of an extremely fine, very professional restoration. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-60728 JR474 (20,000-30,000)

1752
$10,350.00

*KERSTEN ELECTRO DELUXE LIVE BIRD OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 5201. Beautiful German made shotgun, actually made by Fritz Kiess & Co., Suhl with a triple scalloped boxlock receiver with cocked indicators and Merkel style flat reinforcements. It is made without safety on top tang which undoubtedly makes it a live bird gun. It has 29-13/16” superposed bbls choked MOD/CYL with solid side ribs & a wide matted flat raised rib with sgl bead & “KERSTEN ELECTRO” in gold. It has dbl bite with dbl crossbolt bbl extensions & ejectors. Mounted with very highly figured streaky French walnut with narrow checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with raised, checkered, fleur-de-lis side panels with fluted horn grip cap, 14-1/4” over a leather faced pad. It has sgl selective trigger. Receiver & appended metal are beautifully engraved with deep relief gold setter in foreground & pointer in background in a very detailed field scene on left side with two gold flying partridge & another partridge at front edge of receiver. Right side has a raised gold setter with a German shorthair in background in a very detailed scene & two flying pheasant on front end, one in raised gold. Balance of receiver has full coverage oak leaf & acorn patterns. Trigger bow has a raised gold flying duck in an oval marsh scene. There are light patterns at muzzles & rib appears to be hand matted. All of engraving is executed in great detail. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Bore restrictions: top – .033, bottom – .018. Wall thickness: top – .028, bottom – .036. Bore diameter: top – .698, bottom – .698. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.88 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong orig blue & receiver about all of its orig coin finish. Trigger guard retains about all of its orig blue. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches with some finger ring marks on right side of wrist and retains most of a fine hand rubbed orig oil finish. Checkering shows light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-60729 JR306 (9,000-12,000)

1753
$0.00

*CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN CO. OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN G316. Spectacular & rare modern over/under with 28” superposed bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD, a raised, flat, matted rib with brass bead, ejectors & sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with exceptional figured honey & chocolate Circassian walnut with diamond checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-7/8” over a leather covered pad. Top bbl has “A. GALAZAN” in gold on left sideplates & the company name & address in gold on right side. Bbl flat is engraved with serial number & “20 GAUGE – 2-3/4 IN”. Sidelock receiver, built without exposed screws has about 80% coverage, extremely fine & tight, English style, foliate arabesque engraving & is signed on trigger plate “A. TUSCANO, ENG.” It has “GALAZAN” in gold on both sides. Trigger guard, for left hand shooter is engraved to match with initials “JEF” in gold & serial number in gold on tang. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Bore restrictions: top – .031, bottom – .027. Wall thickness: top – .033, bottom – .032. Bore diameter: top – .623, bottom – .622. Weight: 7 lbs. 2.24 oz. Accompanied by its orig canvas & leather Connecticut Shotgun Co. green felt lined trunk case compartmented for shotgun & bbls with other empty compartments. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, has been fired but very little. Bbls retain all of their orig bright blue with some slight wear under forearm. Receiver & lockplates retain virtually all of the brilliant orig case colors. Wood is sound & shows very slight sharp edge wear around teardrops with a minor tiny handling mark or two & retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58386 JR312 (30,000-40,000)

1754
$0.00

SCARCE CASED CHARLES LANCASTER SIDELOCK OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 13922. Fewer than 35 Lancaster O/U shotguns were made of which only about 12 were sidelocks. Fine 2-bbl set of this unusual shotgun with two sets of Whitworth steel bbls, 28” (#1) choked MOD/IMP-CYL and 32” (#2) choked FULL/MOD. Both have plain tops with small ramp front beads with doll’s head bbl extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Left side of bbl ribs is marked “HAMMERLESS EJECTOR PATENT” and right side has maker’s name & address. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with unusual shaped wrap around forearm with sculpted horn tip and straight hand stock, 14-3/8” over a serrated butt. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with fine foliate arabesque patterns in about 70% coverage with maker’s name on each lockplate & “C. LANCASTER / LONDON” in ribbons on each side of receiver. Fences are beautifully sculpted in sweeping ribs with a hump back top tang that has “SAFE” in gold. Bottom of stock has a gold initial oval engraved “D.R.H.” Accompanied by its orig, green felt lined, trunk case with orig brass & ebony cleaning rod, a pair of Hussey horn handled turn screws, the orig brass & ebony cleaning rod handle, a pair of orig Lancaster nickeled snap caps, a nickeled rnd oil bottle and a leather pouch with cleaning pull through. A covered compartment in the end contains five replacement springs for hammers & opening levers along with one replacement firing pin. Also accompanying is an Aug. 1939 letter from Abercrombie & Fitch to a Mr. Dan R. Hanna of Cleveland, Ohio regarding the chambers of this shotgun. Sides of bbl reinforcements are marked “2-1/2 INCH CASES” and in fact are now 2-3/4” chambers. Both sets of bbls are nitro-proofed and re-proofed for 1-1/8 oz. of shot. #1 BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .728, bottom – .739. Bore restrictions: top – .002, bottom – .026. (Appears to have been “jug choked”.) Wall thickness: top – .031, bottom – .026. #2 BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .736, bottom – .735. Bore restrictions: top – .021, bottom – .040. (Also appears to have been “jug choked”.) Wall thickness: top – .031, bottom – .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 28” bbls: 6 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. #1 bbls retain about 90% thin orig blue. #2 bbls retain about 95% orig blue turning slightly plum. Lockplates retain most of their faded, orig case colors. Receiver has case colors turned silver with traces of colors in sheltered area. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case exterior is dry & crackled showing moderate to heavy wear, missing handle & one of straps. Lock is functional & lining is fine with light to moderate soil and minor moth damage. Label is very fine. 4-59252 JR659 (14,000-17,000)

1755
$7,187.00

*FINE HIGH GRADE DUMOULIN ROUND ACTION SIDELOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 79478. Fine Belgian made double with 27-5/8” Boehler Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, hand matted rib, with sgl bead, ejectors, third fastener, dbl underbites & a Jurjevic non-selective sgl trigger. Mounted with highly figured French walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock, 13-1/2” over a skip-line, checkered butt. The actual LOP should probably be about 14-1/4” as the Jurjevic trigger sets very far to rear of trigger guard. Receiver & lockplates are spectacularly engraved with sprays of foliate & floral decorations surrounded by 100% coverage, very fine arabesque patterns. Fences are deep relief engraved with sprays of flowers & leaves. Entire bottom of receiver & trigger plate are covered with sprays of flowers & leaves as is trigger bow. Maker’s name is in a flowing ribbon on each lockplate. Engraver’s signature “A. ROUFFIN” is on right side of trigger plate. Bore diameter: left – .724, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .007. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .035. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.2 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 98-99% strong, bright, orig factory blue & receiver & lockplates about all of their orig coin finish. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig blue with some thinning on lower tang. Stock has a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of its bright, orig, factory finish with a minor handling mark or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59146 JR550 (8,000-12,000)

1756
$10,350.00

*WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 01084. Beautiful English double with 27-3/4” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, smooth rib with sgl bead, ejectors, dbl under bites & third fastener. It has a sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, streaky English walnut with black horn-tipped splinter forearm and straight stock, 14-1/4” over a thin, Old English pad. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “JFF”. Receiver & appended iron are very beautifully engraved in intertwined, foliate & floral arabesque patterns. Maker’s name is in a panel on each side. Fences have a narrow raised rib around their back edges. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .661. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .038, right – .035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. .26 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as professionally restored. Bbls retain most of a fine English style bright blue and receiver virtually all of its brilliant case colors. Floorplate has a small scrape from forend iron, otherwise it and trigger guard retain virtually all of their bright blue. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its beautiful professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58373 JR449 (9,000-12,000)

1757
$4,312.00

*FRANCOTTE MODEL 30 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 87554. Fine, lightweight little double with 26” bbls choked MOD/CYL with narrow, tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl bead, Greener crossbolt rib extension, dbl bite & ejectors. Right bbl is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” & left side “U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK”. Bbl flats are marked with 2-1/2” proofs but chambers measure 2-3/4”, apparently having been opened up. Receiver is a boxlock with sideplates & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock, 14-1/4” over an Old English solid red pad. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “JHH”. Receiver & sideplates are very nicely engraved with two flying pigeons on each side & two flying ducks on floorplate, all surrounded with fine, light foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name & address on each side. Fences are deep relief engraved with foliate patterns & side clips. Accompanied by a modern, green felt lined, tan leather, trunk case. Bore diameter: left – .627, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 88-90% orig blue turning plum over forearm area with a cleaned area on each side toward the muzzle. Receiver & sideplates are a bright silver patina from faded cases colors with floorplate a little dark. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Case is very fine, slightly faded interior. 4-59092 JR331 (2,500-4,000)

1758
$3,450.00

*CASED VOUZELAUD DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN GP1915. Fine French made shotgun with 30” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with smooth, tapered, concave rib & sgl brass bead. It has ejectors, third fastener, sleeved dbl chopper lumps & dbl triggers. Fitted with very highly figured French walnut with extremely fine, checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over an equally fine checkered butt. Bottom of stock has a blank silver oval initial plate. Receiver is coin finished with full 7-pin sidelocks with light border decorations & a wonderfully engraved goose on bottom. Trigger bow is engraved with a large “V” & light arabesque patterns. Fences have a fine rib around rear edges & maker’s name is on water table. Accompanied by its orig, green felt lined, leather trunk case, compartmented for the entire shotgun with a covered compartment containing cleaning bits & wiping cloths. It also has its orig felt sleeves & maker’s label inside lid along with maker’s specification sheet. Consignor is daughter of the manufacturer. Bore diameter: left – .724, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/8”. Weight: 7 lbs .96 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is fine showing light soil outside with nicks & scratches & wear on the edges. Interior is lightly soiled. 4-56701 (3,000-5,000)

1759
$0.00

GREENER BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 40173. Beautiful high grade Greener with 30” bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, smooth rib, sgl bead with Greener cross bolt rib extension. Rib is marked with maker’s name & address along with “WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879”, then is succeeded by a Berlin address. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with full checkered, horn tipped, splinter forearm & diamond wrist, Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with black horn diamonds inlaid at back of side panels. It is 14-3/8” over a diamond checkered butt with engraved heel & toe plates. It has a blank silver initial oval on bottom with sling loops. Left side panel has a Greener thumb safety with “SAFE” in gold. Receiver, with its beautifully sculpted, scalloped fences is very nicely engraved with about 75-80% coverage very fine foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name on each side. Trigger guard is engraved to match & is inscribed at the tang end “WILLIAM NORTHROP / NEW YORK, CITY”. Bore diameter: left – .737, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .039, right – .040. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain a light brown Damascus pattern, somewhat thinned over chamber & forearm areas. Receiver retains all of its beautiful Turnbull restored case colors with thumb lever & trigger guard retaining about all of their beautiful restored blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate wear with a small bruise or two on right side and a factory filled flaw & retains about all of a beautiful hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59255 JR544 (4,000-6,000)

1760
$8,280.00

FINE WATSON BROTHERS DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 6953. Best quality boxlock dbl with 28” damascus bbls choked FULL/CYL with tapered, concave, smooth rib, sgl bead, ejectors & sgl non-selective trigger. Mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate, French or Circassian walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a leather covered pad. Bottom of stock has a silver initial oval engraved “JFF”. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 50-60% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with appended metal pieces & parts engraved to match. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Bore diameter: left – .679, right – .676. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .019. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain all of their beautiful restored brown Damascus pattern with faint muzzle & chamber end wear. Receiver retains 30-40% faint orig case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound & retains about all of a beautiful, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-58374 JR567 (7,500-10,000)

1761
$2,300.00

*AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 22591. Fine high quality dbl with 26-3/4” Siemens Martin Steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, ejectors with third fastener & dbl underbites. Receiver has dbl triggers. Bbl flats are marked “65 MM” (2-5/8” chambers) but measure 2-3/4”, apparently having been opened up. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob stock, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt. It has narrow European sling swivels. Receiver is nicely engraved with foliate arabesque & floral patterns with about 70% coverage. Water table & standing breech are case colored with outside surfaces & trigger guard coin finished. Bore diameter: left – .674, right – .672. Bore restrictions: left – .026, right – .015. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls appear to retain about all of a beautiful, high luster, professionally restored blue. Receiver retains about all of its fine coin finish that does not appear to be a restoration. There is a hairline on left side panel, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored oil finish with light surface scratches on right side of butt. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-59143 JR565 (2,500-4,000)

1762
$575.00

*DAVIDSON IMPORT SMALL FRAME DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN LI39934. Spanish made double with 25-1/2” bbls, choked FULL / IMPCYL with tapered matted flat rib with double beads, extractor and gold plated double triggers. Mounted with nicely figured slab sawed European walnut with checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock 14-1/4” over a basket weave hard-rubber buttplate. The bottom of the stock has a blank silver oval initial plate. The receiver is coin finished with light foliate arabesque patterns. The floor plate and trigger guard are engraved to match. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/8”. Weight: 5 lbs 10.24 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Has been fired, but very little and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal and wood with some light, fine pinpoints of rust on the sides of the receiver. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59277 JR595 (500-800)

1763
$6,900.00

RARE PARKER GH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 8 ga. SN 171981. Built on a No. 6 frame with 36” Parker special steel bbls, with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, extractor & an unusual sgl selective trigger. The selector switch is a small serrated knob beside top tang. Mounted with nicely figured, feather crotch cut, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and pistol grip stock, 13-5/8” over a Parker dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Stock has a reinforcing pin through the side panels. Receiver is engraved with typical G-patterns of two ducks on left side, two geese on right side & two geese on floorplate. It has maker’s name on each side and there are light foliate arabesque patterns. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 13 lbs. 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a satin, restored finish with muzzles having been slightly dressed. Receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a dark silver/brown patina. Stock, with its repair in wrist, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig varnish on buttstock with some oil staining around receiver & tangs. The forearm is sound and retains most of an old refinish with some dark staining around the iron. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59286 JR458 (8,000-12,000)

1764
$8,625.00

RARE PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 8 ga. SN 96344. Built on a No. 6 frame with 38” fine Damascus steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, burl & shell grain, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14” over a Parker dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Unable to gauge Bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 15 lbs. 3.52 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their professionally restored blue/gray Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, mostly faded, turned to dark patina on bottom. Trigger guard is a blue/brown to silver patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of dings on buttstock and overall retains most of a very old professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59222 JR456 (10,000-15,000)

1765
$5,175.00

RARE PARKER GH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET. Cal. 8 bore & 10 bore. SN 162006. Built on a No. 6 frame with massive 34” damascus steel 8 ga. bbls and 32” Parker Special Steel 10 ga. bbls. Damascus bbls have sgl bead and steel bbls have dbl ivory beads. Both have doll’s head rib extensions, extractors & the receiver a Miller sgl selective trigger. Selector switch is built into safety. Mounted with a slab sawed replacement buttstock with raised spear point side panels & checkered capped pistol grip, 13” over an old red waffle pad. It has its orig checkered, splinter forearm. Receiver is engraved with typical G patterns of two ducks on left side, two partridge on right side & two partridge on floorplate with scattered light foliate arabesque patterns. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restriction & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight with Damascus bbls: 13 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Damascus bbls retain thin orig patterns overall, quite thin over chamber areas, moderately pitted bores. Steel bbls retain most of a fine restored finish with bright shiny bores with a few scattered spots of pitting. Receiver is a cleaned gray metal color. Buttstock retains most of its custom finish with a couple bruises on wrist & light handling & use marks. Forearm shows very heavy wear and is dark & oil stained. Mechanics are fine. Cartridges in photograph are only for perspective and are not part of the lot. 4-59287 JR676 (6,000-10,000)

1766
$19,550.00

*SCARCE PARKER CHE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 191348. Built on a No. 3 frame with 36-1/4” orig length, Acme Steel bbls with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered raised teardrop side panels, capped pistol grip, 13-3/4” over a leather faced pad. Stock has a blank silver initial plate secured with six pins. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with a pointer on left side, setter on right side and a bugling bull elk on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a panel on each side. Bore diameter: left – .778, right – .780. Bore restrictions: left – .039, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .048, right – .050. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 9 lbs. 15.36 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain about 95% orig blue, thinned & turning plum toward muzzles. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, thinned & turning silver on bottom. Wood is sound with minor storage & handling marks and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Trigger guard retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59298 JR450 (10,000-15,000)

1767
$4,600.00

GOUGH ENGRAVED PARKER AH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 62222. Built on a No. 3 frame with 32” very fine pattern, Damascus steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, marble cake, French or Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock with checkered, raised, fleur-de-lis side panels, 14” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved by Gough with the vignettes of two pointers on left side with four pheasants on forward panel, two setters on right side and five flying ducks in forward panel. Bottom has the large vignette of two setters on point with five partridge and bottom front has the small vignette of a running deer. Gough’s signature appears below the leg of the setter nearest the trigger bow. Trigger bow has two setters on point. Fences have a sgl raised rib around rear edge. This shotgun is in a feature article in the Summer 2006 issue of Double Gun Journal. Bore diameter: left – .797, right – .808. Bore restrictions: left – .031, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .045, right – .038. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-11/16”. Weight: 9 lbs. 14.4 oz. Included is the Spring issue of the Double Gun Journal regarding this gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of a beautiful, professionally restored finish. Bbls have bright brown Damascus pattern & receiver brilliant case colors. Stock has a repaired chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains a bright clean professional finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59228 JR451 (7,500-12,500)

1768
$0.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 191344. Built on a “OO” frame with 25-1/2” Titanic Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL and appear to be orig length. It has tapered, concave, matted rib with dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, center feather crotch cut, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Bottom tang channel is stamped with serial number and “LDG” with date “12.8.80”. Presumably this stands for Larry DelGrego, having restocked this shotgun in 1980. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a setter on left side, a pointer on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name on each side. Water table has lightning cuts. Bore diameter: left – .554, right – .553. Bore restrictions: left – .003, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely DelGrego restored. Bbls retain about all of a fine rust blue and receiver all of its bright case colors. Wood is sound and retains all of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of pitting. Bores have been honed. 4-59274 JR695 (12,500-17,500)

1769
$11,787.00

*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 235751. Built on a “OO” frame with 28” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & a Miller sgl selective trigger. Selector switch is built into safety. Water table has lightning cuts. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a collapsed, Hawkins pad. Receiver has light border decorations. Bore diameter: left – .550, right – .553. Bore restrictions: left – .026, right – .017. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 92-94% strong orig blue, somewhat thin on sides over forearm area and with light muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains 60-70% bright case colors on sides and in sheltered areas with bottom front and most of front sides turning silver. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a scratch in forearm and light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of an old restored finish. Pad appears to have been amateur installed with cross grain sand marks at butt edge. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores in need of cleaning. 4-59266 JR696 (10,000-15,000)

1770
$5,175.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 156778. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very beautiful, streaky, honey & chocolate, French walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock with teardrop side panels, 13-5/8” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. It has a silver initial plate on bottom with a crude, engraved “B”. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four ducks on floorplate. Bore diameter: left – .617, right – .617. Bore restrictions: left – .011, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .020, right – .020. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 1.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95-97% of a beautiful restored finish. Receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Trigger guard is a gray patina. Wood is sound with a bruise or two, showing moderate to heavy wear with numerous light scratches in finish & a small gouge on comb and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with some light pitting in right side with a dent having been removed from right side. 4-59237 JR561 (4,000-7,000)

1771
$6,612.00

*PARKER GHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 217042. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Parker Special Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger-striped, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-3/8” over an Old English pad with 1/4” spacer. Receiver is engraved in typical “G” patterns with two ducks on left side, two pheasants on right side & two pheasants on floorplate with light arabesque patterns & maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .614, right – .616. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .016. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 6.4 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and some thinning at chamber end & under tip of forearm. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig factory case colors, slightly faded with a spot turned silver on right side. Trigger guard is a silver/brown patina with flakes of blue remaining. Wood is sound & retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59279 JR559 (6,000-10,000)

1772
$9,200.00

*PARKER VH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 171043. Built on an “O” frame with 26” Vulcan Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejector & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/8″”over a Parker dog’s head butt plate. Receiver has light border decoration & maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .677, right – .676. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .027. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Probably has been fired, but very little. Bbls retain about all of their orig bright factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear & a thin rub over top of right chamber area and a small thinning spot on left side toward muzzle. Receiver retains about all of its brilliant factory case colors with some slight thinning on sides of fences & sharp edges with light fading. Wood is sound with very minor, very scattered, fine handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59241 JR556 (6,500-8,500)

1773
$4,600.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 219278. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls, choked FULL/MOD with tapered, matted, concave rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractor & Parker sgl trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 15” over checkered butt. Buttstock appears to be an old factory replacement as the serial number does not appear inside bottom tang channel & trigger guard has serial number “236929” on inside, but has the proper serial number on outside in smaller letters & upside down. Stock has a blank silver initial plate on bottom secured with six silver pins. Receiver has usual D-grade engraving consisting of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasants on bottom, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on both sides. Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .621. Bore restrictions: left – .026, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.2 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 85-90% orig blue, thin over forearm area, with scattered spots of light surface pitting. Receiver has traces of case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled, silver/brown patina. Wood is sound showing light to moderate wear with a few scratches & a ding or two and retains generous amounts of orig finish with some cleaned mildew spotting on buttstock. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-60731 JR445 (5,000-10,000)

1774
$6,900.00

*PARKER GHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 20 ga. SN 241775. Built on an “O” frame with 26” bbls (#2) choked MOD/IMP-CYL with after-market ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads & 28” bbls (#1) choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib & dbl ivory beads with rear bead broken. They both have doll’s head rib extensions with ejectors and receiver has a Parker sgl selective trigger. They are numbered “1” and “2” respectively, as are their forearms. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, American walnut with two checkered, splinter forearms & pistol grip stock, 14” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical “G” patterns with two flying ducks on left side, two quail on right side & two pheasants on floorplate with extra flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a fine leg-o-mutton case compartmented for both sets of bbls & stocked receiver. #1 BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .029. #2 BBLS: Bore diameter: left – .618, right – .618. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 26” bbls: 6 lbs. 9.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine. #1 bbls retain 96-97% strong orig factory blue with brilliant shiny bores. #2 bbls retain about 95% of a restored blue, apparently done when rib was installed, with bright shiny bores. Receiver retains about 40% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig blue. Stock has a crack on right side panel and #2 forearm has a crack at rear edge, otherwise wood is sound with #1 forearm retaining most of its orig factory varnish while stock & #2 forearm retain most of an applied, lightly sanded, oil finish. Stock has light handling & use marks with a couple of long scratches and both it and #2 forearm show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine. Case is very fine. 4-56766 JR562 (4,000-6,000)

1775
$24,725.00

*RARE FOX DE SPECIAL GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 26207. Spectacular Philadelphia Fox with 28” Chromox Fluid Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley white ivory front bead & white middle bead with crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Right bbl is engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” and left bbl with maker’s name & address. The rear 3” of rib is engraved with three birds in a marsh scene with a narrow gold band at front and narrow & wide gold bands at rear. Mounted with extremely beautiful, marblecake, honey & chocolate, French walnut with carved & checkered, black tipped, splinter forearm & capped, pistol grip stock, 14” over a new solid red pad. Receiver & appended metal are very beautifully engraved with the vignette of two woodcock on left side, two quail on right side and a large vignette of a setter, in a farm field scene, on point with a woodcock, all surrounded by wonderful foliate & floral intertwined patterns. Maker’s name is in a ribbon on each side. Fences are nicely sculpted and top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Trigger bow has gold initials “WJBMcC” in a small shield and engraving extends 2” up over chamber areas. Accompanied by a Fox Historian letter, fully identifying this shotgun with FULL and MODIFIED chokes. Letter states that it was originally ordered by the Walthour & Hood Co. and not taken. It was ultimately shipped on Dec. 23, 1927 to W.J.B. McClenachan Co. No address was given. In 1927, the retail price was $256.60. Also accompanied by its orig 2-pc orange cardboard box with orig label marked “SPECIAL” with the outline of the serial number visible. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .025. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.36 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig factory blue with some spot touch-up near left muzzle and one or two other small areas. Middle bead appears to be plastic, not ivory. Receiver retains about all of its strong orig case colors, slightly faded on bottom. The floorplate screw & trigger guard screw show evidence of a slipped screwdriver and may have been touched up. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig case colors. Wood is sound with buttstock having been expertly refinished from checkering to pad, probably at time pad was installed, with the area, from checkering forward having orig finish. Forearm has orig finish. Chambers appear to have been lengthened to their current 2-3/4” and chokes have been opened. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Regardless, this is still one of the finer D grade Fox shotguns on market today. Box has a break on one side and has been taped on both ends with several areas of scotch tape. Label shows water damage, otherwise box is fine. 4-59133 JR657 (25,000-35,000)

1776
$19,550.00

*CASED CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MGF. CO. FOX FE SPECIAL GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN F205802. Extraordinary C.S. Mfg. Co. dbl with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with concave, tapered, matted rib with dbl ivory beads, gold bands at muzzle & breech ends with a gold band across rib. It has crossbolt rib extension with ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted with highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate, circassian walnut with carved & checkered, black insert, schnable tip forearm with straight stock having carved side panels with carved & checkered wrist with additional foliate carving down sides & around bottom of stock. It is 14-1/2” over a checkered butt with engraved heel & toe plates. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by “J. Davidson” & signed on trigger plate with date “2001”. It has a 2-color gold flying duck on both sides with gold cattails & a 2-color gold pheasant on bottom with gold grasses. Entire receiver has gold wire border. Vignettes have extremely well executed rose & scroll patterns with a large bouquet on trigger bow. Fences are deep relief scalloped with a raised rib around back edge & have deep relief oak leaf engraving patterns. Top tang is outlined in gold wire with “SAFE” in gold & bottom tang has serial number in gold. Water table has serial number & “FE SPECIAL” in gold, with identical inlay inside forend iron. Engraving patterns extend about 2” over chambers with about 1” on muzzles. Bore diameter: left – .551, right – .552. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .008. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 8.32 oz.. Accompanied by a C.S. Mfg. Co. chocolate leather covered, maroon felt lined, oak & leather case, compartmented for shotgun, snap caps, which are missing, a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod, a square oil bottle & two covered compartments. It has its orig canvas & leather cover. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired but very little & retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Consignor states he had a slip-on pad over butt which left a small line around edge & removed finish from heel & toe plates. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is new, cover shows wear. 4-59203 JR320 (20,000-30,000)

1777
$0.00

*CASED SPECTACULAR CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. FOX FE SPECIAL GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN F205789. Fabulous C.S. Mfg. Co. shotgun with 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Right bbl is inlaid in gold “MADE TO ORDER A.H. FOX” and left bbl “KRUPP FLUID STEEL”. There are narrow gold bands at muzzle & chamber ends with a gold band on rib and gold lightning bolts on sides of chambers. Bbl flats are inlaid in gold “FE SPECIAL / F205789”. Mounted with extraordinarily beautiful, marblecake, burl, honey & chocolate circassian walnut with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered, black insert, schnable tipped forearm & carved & checkered rnd knob pistol grip stock, 14-5/8” over a checkered & carved butt. Receiver & appended metal are all fantastically engraved by “J.R. Demunck” & signed on trigger plate. It has full coverage, extremely fine, foliate arabesque patterns with extremely well executed gold woodcock on left side, gold partridge on right side, gold pheasant on bottom front of receiver & a gold setter on trigger bow. Each side of receiver has maker’s name in gold & each end of hinge pin & thumb lever pivot have four gold diamonds. Floorplate screw & trigger guard vignette have scalloped gold wire borders. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold & serial number on bottom tang is in gold. Water table has serial number & “FE SPECIAL” in gold. Water table also has very beautiful engraving patterns. Accompanied by a C.S. Mfg. Co., maroon felt lined, leather trunk case with label in lid & compartmented in bottom for a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod & square oil bottle. Also has its orig canvas & leather cover with a broken zipper. Bore diameter: left – .622, right – .621. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, may have been fired but if so, very little, although it has been assembled a number of times as there are ejector scrape marks on standing breech. Bbls have brilliant bright blue & receiver vivid case colors. Wood has beautiful high gloss, orig factory finish with only one or two minor flaws mostly around edges of butt. Case is equally new. 4-59204 JR319 (20,000-30,000)

1778
$0.00

*CASED CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN COMPANY FOX FE GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN F205816. Beautiful little shotgun with 28-1/2” bbls choked tight modified in left & tight improved cyl in right with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Top of right bbl is inlaid in gold “MADE FOR ROBERT J. KOLZE A.H. FOX” & left bbl in gold “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL”. It has a gold line at breech end of rib & gold lightning bolt on each side over the chambers. Mounted with very highly figured Circassian walnut with full checkered & fleur-de-lis & ribbon carved beavertail forearm with Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered raised side panels, carved & checkered wrist, 14-15/16” over a carved, checkered & engraved skeleton buttplate. Receiver has scalloped back edges with a raised rib behind fences & has full coverage, spectacular engraving signed by “J.R. Demunck”. It has a highly detailed golden retriever in gold on both sides & a flying grouse in gold on bottom. It has maker’s name in gold on both sides with four gold diamonds on each end of hinge pin. Floorplate screw has a scalloped gold border with initials “RJK” on trigger bow surrounded by a scalloped gold border. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold with four gold diamonds on thumb lever pivot & serial number in gold on bottom tang. Forend iron & skeleton buttplate are engraved to match with scalloped gold borders around two large buttplate screws. Triggers are gold plated. Engraving extends 3-5/8” up bbls. Water table is beautifully engraved with grade & serial number inlaid in gold. Accompanied by its orig Connecticut Shotgun Co. maroon felt lined, leather trunk case with snap caps, a square oil bottle, 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod & bits. Also accompanying is orig hang tag fully identifying this shotgun. Additionally accompanying is the orig guarantee, a care instruction sheet & orig invoice dated Feb. 22, 2001. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions or wall thickness. Drop at the heel: 2-11/16”, drop at the comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 5 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its brilliant blue & vivid case colors. Stock has a few minor nicks on left side, otherwise wood is sound & retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Case is equally new. 4-60714 JR311 (20,000-30,000)

1779
$0.00

*BEAUTIFUL CASED CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. FOX FE GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN F205777. Beautiful special order Fox with 29” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & gold plated dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved “MADE TO ORDER-A.H. FOX” and left bbl “KRUPP FLUID STEEL”. There is a gold band at breech end of rib with engraving patterns about 3” over each chamber with gold lightning bolts. Mounted with spectacular honey & chocolate, marble cake, Circassian walnut with checkered & carved, black insert splinter forearm with rnd knob stock, also checkered & carved, with raised side panels, 15” over a thin leather covered pad. Receiver is wonderfully deep engraved & signed by “J. DAVIDSON” with two flying quail on left side, two flying ducks on right side and a running fox on bottom, all surrounded by very fine flat foliate arabesque & floral patterns. Bottom of receiver has maker’s name in gold & floorplate screw has a scalloped gold wire border with four diamonds at cardinal points. Trigger bow is engraved with initials “RJK” and bottom tang has serial number in gold. Each end of hinge pin & thumb lever pivot have four gold diamonds & top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Water table & inside forend iron have serial number & “FE” in gold. Bore diameter: left – .621, right – .621. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 5 lbs. 12.48 oz. Accompanied by orig hang tag identifying this shotgun. Also included is orig order confirmation with specific directions for deep chisel engraving with specific scenes & for a wider & thicker than standard forearm. It includes a picture of a trotting fox downloaded from internet which is duplicated on bottom of receiver. Also includes a photograph of Tony Galazan displaying the stock blank for this shotgun. Additionally includes the warranty card & other company information. Also accompanying is a C.S. Mfg. Co., maroon felt lined, leather trunk case, compartmented for shotgun & bbls with a 2-pc brass & ebony cleaning rod, two snap caps & a square nickeled oil bottle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with slight muzzle edge wear with some thinning of case colors on bottom edges of receiver. Stock has a few, very minor, scattered handling & storage nicks, and otherwise wood is sound. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-60713 JR327 (17,500-27,500)

1780
$10,350.00

SPECTACULAR FOX MODEL DE SPECIAL GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2 BBL SET. Cal. 16 ga. SN 301158. Made in same style as Connecticut Shotgun Co. Foxes; however, in checking with the company, this is not a Connecticut Shotgun Co. gun. 28” & 30” bbls both with forearm, concave, tapered, matted ribs with dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extensions, ejectors and dbl triggers. The 28″ bbls are choked IMPMOD/MOD & the 30″ bbls are choked FULL/FULL. Bbls have engraved inscription “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” on the right bbls and “A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA.” on the left bbls. It is mounted with exceptionally fine, highly figured, marble cake Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearms that have black insert & straight stock with checkered raised teardrop side panels 14-3/8″ over a checkered buttplate with heel and toeplates. Receiver opening lever, top tang, trigger guard & about 2” up the bbls are fully & elaborately engraved with foliate, floral & vine patterns with fine stippled background. The fences are deep relief engraved with oak leaf & acorn pattern. Both sides of receiver have elliptical vignettes of raised gold setters with fine stippled background. Bottom of receiver has a raised gold flying partridge with woodland background. Trigger guard has a raised gold flying pigeon and opening lever pivot a raised gold flower blossom. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold & bottom tang has the serial number in gold. Breech end of bbls have a fine gold wire border & there is a narrow zig zag band of gold on the ribs. Heel & toe plates are engraved to match. Accompanied by a green canvas & leather, green felt lined trunk case compartmented for all the pcs of the gun, 2 snap caps & a 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Bore restrictions: 28″ bbls: left – .016, right -.008. 30″ bbls: left – .027, right – .025. Wall thickness: 28″ bbls, left – .040, right – .035. 30″ bbls: left – .045, right – .044. Bore diameter: 28″ bbls left – .640, right – .656. 30″ bbls: left – .630, right – .632. Weight with 28″ bbls: 6 lbs 9.28 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As new. Retains virtually all of its beautiful factory finish to metal & wood. May have been fired but if so, very little. 28″ bbls have light muzzle edge wear with 30″ bbls having no discernable flaws. Receiver case colors are brilliant. Wood is sound with 2 or 3 small creases on the left side and 1 or 2 on the right side of the butt and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Ejectors on 28″ bbls are out of time and ejectors on 30″ bbls are very weak with left one almost non-functional, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bores. Case is near new. 4-55473 JR345 (12,500-17,500)

1781
$17,250.00

*BEAUTIFUL CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. CO. FOX MODEL DE DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 16 ga. SN F205834. Built on a lightweight frame with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL and 30” bbls choked FULL/MOD, with tapered, concave, matted ribs with Bradley red ivory front beads & silver center beads. Right bbls are engraved “MADE TO ORDER-A.H. FOX” and left bbls “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL”. They have a gold line & “1” and “2” in gold respectively at ends of ribs. They have crossbolt rib extensions with ejectors & gold plated sgl selective triggers. Receivers mounted with very highly figured burl circassian walnut with fleur-de-lis & ribbon carved & checkered beavertail forearms & straight stock with matching carved & checkered side panels & wrist, 14-1/8” over an engraved, carved & checkered skeleton buttplate. Bottom of stock has a gold initial plate engraved “L.A.C.”. Receiver & appended metal parts are all beautifully engraved in foliate & floral intertwined patterns with relief engraved setters on left & right sides. Bottom has two flying pheasants. Sides of receiver have maker’s name in gold & engraving extends about 3” up bbls. Trigger plate is signed “J. DAVIDSON”. Accompanied by a C.S. Mfg. Co., maroon felt lined, trunk case, compartmented for shotgun & both bbls, containing a 2-pc brass & wood cleaning rod, two sets of snap caps and a square, nickeled oil bottle. It has its orig canvas & leather cover. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. 28” Bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .028. Bore diameter: left – .665, right – .664. 30” Bbls: Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .017. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .028. Bore diameter: left – .664, right – .664. Weight with 28” bbls: 5 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: As new, probably has been fired, but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its beautiful factory finish to both metal & wood with light scrapes on standing breech & a minor, tiny nick or two in stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-59205 JR318 (12,500-17,500)

1782
$4,887.00

*SCARCE PHILADELPHIA FOX CE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 19985. Fine Fox dbl with 26” Krupp Fluid Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, cross bolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved “KRUPP FLUID STEEL MADE BY” and left bbl “A.H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA.” Mounted with very nicely figured streaky, slab sawed walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and rnd knob Prince of Wales stock with checkered side panels, 14-1/4” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved with vignettes of two quail on left side, two woodcock on right side and a setter on bottom, all surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns. Maker’s name is in vignettes on each side. Engraving extends about 1-3/4” up over chamber areas. Water table is marked with a small “C”. Bore diameter: left – .725, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .024, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.36 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about all of a fine restored blue with some fine pitting near right muzzle. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading on floorplate and turned silver on edges of fences and bottom of receiver. Wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing light to moderate wear and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 4-58416 JR533 (3,000-5,000)

1783
$5,462.00

*ITHACA MODEL 4E DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 467621. Dainty Flues model dbl with 26″ bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL. It has concave matted tapered rib with dbl ivory beads, ejectors & a Miller sgl non-selective trigger. Receiver has vignettes of a flying duck on left side and a pheasant on right side with about 40% coverage of foliate & floral patterns. Mounted with extremely beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut flame grain American walnut with fleur-de-lis checkered black insert beavertail forearm & fleur-de-lis carved & checkered straight stock, 14″ over a checkered butt. Drop at the heel: 2-1/2″, drop at the comb: 1-1/4″. Bore restrictions: left – .006, right – .005. Unable to gage wall thickness. Bore diameter: left – .549, right – .549. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain all of a Turnbull restoration. Case colors on receiver are bright; blue on bbl is strong with a wonderful oil finish on wood. Checkering is crisp and may be an old restoration. Stock has a major grain crack about mid-point that extends completely from one side over the comb around to the other side. It also has a couple of other grain checks. Turnbull restoration to bbl ribs, reattached. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-55503 JR656 (3,000-5,000)

1784
$2,990.00

*ITHACA FLUES FIELD MODEL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 464887. Fine little shotgun with 26” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Right bbl is marked “NEW ITHACA FIELD GRADE” and left bbl with maker’s name & address. The left bbl flat is marked “2-7/8 CHAMBER”. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed walnut with black tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 14” over an Ithaca embossed serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has thin fences with a light zigzag border decoration. Bore diameter: left – .551, right – .552. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .020. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 13.76 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 75-80% thin orig blue and are slightly loose on hinge pin. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly turned silver. Forearm has a hairline at rear edge and some minor chipping by bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with a series of scratches on right side of buttstock and a small chip on right side panel with light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-56694 JR655 (1,750-2,750)

1785
$3,450.00

*ITHACA 4E DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 86350. Beautiful high quality shotgun with 26” bbls (#1) choked FULL/IMP-CYL and 28” bbls (#2) choked FULL/MOD. Both have tapered, concave matted ribs, sgl bead with crossbolt rib extension & ejectors. Bbls & forearms are numbered on bottom “1” and “2” respectively. Mounted with very highly figured, California Claro walnut with carved & checkered, black tip, splinter forearms & capped, semi-pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered wrist, 14” over an Ithaca hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with a pointer in a field scene on left side, a setter in a field scene on right side and a flying mallard in a marsh scene on floorplate, surrounded by patterns of very well executed foliate arabesque engraving. Fences & sides of receiver have a sweeping reinforcing rib with sides of receiver raised over bottom of receiver. Trigger guard has a small vignette of a flying woodcock. It has gold plated dbl triggers with checkered tips. BBLS #1: Bore diameter: left – .736, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .036, right – .012. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .023. BBLS #2: Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 26” bbls: 7 lbs. 7.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus pattern with #1 bbls thin at muzzle & chamber ends with a cleaned spot on left side about mid-point. There are also some light surface spots toward muzzle. Brilliant shiny bores. #2 bbls retain about all of their dark orig Damascus patterns, somewhat thinned over chamber areas. Brilliant shiny bores. Receiver retains 75-80% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, turned silver on bottom front. Trigger guard retains about 75% orig blue. Stock has a repaired crack through the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about all of its piano finish varnish. Mechanics are fine. 4-59087 JR541 (4,000-7,000)

1786
$7,475.00

L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN FWE154168. Hunter Arms dainty little shotgun with 28” Armor Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with raised flat, tapered, matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bbl flat is marked “CHAMBERS / 3 / INCHES”. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with flat checkered, splinter forearm & capped, semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Unable to gauge bore diameter, bore restrictions, & wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong, orig blue with one or two small spots and some light thinning over chamber & forearm areas. Receiver & lockplates retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas & left lockplate with balance fading. Trigger guard retains most of its glossy blue. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains about all of an extremely fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-60712 (7,500-10,000)

1787
$7,475.00

*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE61955. Beautiful high grade Smith with 30” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, fine matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” & left bbl “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N.Y.” There is a gold band near the breech end of rib with about 2” of rib & rib extension engraved and a narrow band of engraving around bbls & about 1-1/2” of engraving patterns on each side. There is also a narrow band of engraving at muzzles. Bbl flats are jeweled. Mounted with orig exhibition quality, flame grain, American walnut with black tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & capped, semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. There is a small gold initial oval on bottom of stock engraved “F.D.G.” Lockplates are very beautifully engraved with two setters in a field scene on left side & two pointers in a field scene on right side, surrounded by full coverage floral & arabesque patterns with maker’s name engraved in a ribbon on each side. Balance of receiver has about 40% coverage, very fine floral & arabesque patterns. There is a gold crown on thumb lever pivot and top tang has “S” in gold. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .036, right – .025. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .031. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 90% orig blue; thin toward muzzles & on sides over forearm. Receiver & lockplates retain about 75% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere & turned to silver on bottom front. Trigger guard is a blue/gray patina. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate and is missing small chips back of each lockplate. There is a chip on toe of buttplate and forearm has a repaired crack, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of scratches on right side of buttstock and retains most of a fine hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59264 JR548 (7,500-12,500)

1788
$7,475.00

*RARE L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE44469. Beautiful high grade L.C. Smith with 30” Whitworth Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl ivory bead with middle bead broken. It has ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Right bbl is engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and the left “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N.Y.” The breech end of rib has an inlaid gold line and is engraved “L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE”. Mounted with extremely beautiful, burl & shell grain, American walnut with carved & checkered, black tip, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock with carved & checkered wrist, 13-3/4” over a black White Line pad. Bottom of stock has a blank gold initial oval. Lockplates are beautifully relief engraved with two flying pigeons on each side, surrounded by full coverage, foliate, arabesque floral & vine engraving with maker’s name engraved on each side. Receiver has about 70% coverage matching engraving with bouquets of flowers in several locations. Bottom of receiver & across trigger plate have a flying duck. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match and engraving extends 1-3/4” over chambers of bbls. Bore diameter: left – .721, right – .721. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .033. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, professionally restored blue with some thinning on sides of chamber end & slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of orig case colors, being mostly faded to silver. Trigger guard retains most of its restored finish. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate & forearm has a repaired crack & chip, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a beautiful professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59289 JR543 (7,000-10,000)

1789
$0.00

*RARE L.C. SMITH GRADE 5E DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 240686. Beautiful high grade Smith marked “5E” on frame under left lockplate. It has 30″ bbls choked FULL/MOD with concave matted tapered rib with one bead, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors and Hunter One-Trigger. Top of the rib is marked “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON NY” and has a wide engraved gold band. Receiver is beautifully decorated with large vignettes executed in great detail. Left side has two setters in a field scene & right side has the same size vignette of two pointers on point in a woodland scene surrounded by 100% coverage, extremely fine, floral & foliate arabesque patterns with the maker’s name in a ribbon on each lockplate. Receiver has about 60% coverage very fine, foliate, arabesque patterns with clusters of blossoms and another identical engraving on trigger bow, opening lever & top tang. It has checkered flat thumb safety with “S” in gold. Fitted with highly figured streaky French or Circassian walnut with full checkered splinter forearm with black wedge insert and straight grip stock, 14″ over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .020. Drop at the heel 2-1/2″, drop at the comb 1-1/4″. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .729. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .033. Weight: 7 lb 10.5 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 98-99% of a fine professionally restored blue and receiver retains about 95% strong bright restored case colors, faded on bottom. Lockplates retain 96-97% strong bright restored case colors, slightly faded. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish including freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with light to moderate pitting in left side, bright & shiny in right bore. This is a true professional restoration that would pass muster with all but the most experienced collector. 4-54871 (9,000-12,000)

1790
$0.00

*L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE90372. Fine graded Smith with 32” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with orig tapered, flat, matted, ventilated rib with brass front bead & ivory middle bead with crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain, Claro walnut with checkered, schnable tip, beavertail forearm with pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a Pachmayr presentation model trap pad. Lockplates are very nicely engraved with two quail on left side & a flying mallard on right side, surrounded by open foliate & floral arabesque patterns with shaded background. Maker’s name is in a panel on each side. There are scattered patterns of matching engraving over receiver & trigger guard. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Bore diameter: left – .727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 80% thin orig blue with balance turning plum to thin patina. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of orig case colors with balance having turned silver, mixed with patina on bottom. There is a hairline back of right lockplate with a couple of chips, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with a few scattered spots of pitting. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59302 JR575 (5,000-7,000)

1791
$2,300.00

*SCARCE L.C. SMITH SKEET SPECIAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWE135785. Fine double with 30” London Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with factory ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, cross bolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a crystallized White Line pad. Lockplates are engraved with a flying quail with a clay target in a circle on left side & a partridge on right side with a couple of small flourishes of arabesque engraving and maker’s name on each lockplate. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Bore diameter: left – .737, right – .737. Bore restrictions: left – .044, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a thin artificially aged plum patina. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded on bottom front, perhaps a great restoration. Covered with a coating of lacquer or shellac. Stock has a repaired chip back of left lockplate & a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a glossy custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59288 JR542 (3,500-5,000)

1792
$1,840.00

*L.C. SMITH SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWS55134. Fine graded L.C. Smith with 26” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with raised, solid, matted rib, dbl beads, crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with replacement, feather cut, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14” over a checkered butt. Left lockplate is engraved with a flying quail and right with a clay target. Water table is marked “SKEET” and so is bbl flat. Tops of bbls are unmarked. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .007, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .044, right – .041. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain about all of the fine restored blue, a little thin on left bbl over chamber with some scratches on both bbls, probably from a gun rack. Receiver & lockplates retain about all of their beautiful, Turnbull-style case colors. Wood is sound & retains about all of its fine custom finish with a 1” heat crazed spot on left side of butt. Trigger selector switch is a replacement. Ejectors are a little soft, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny honed bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59259 JR547 (1,250-1,750)

1793
$1,150.00

*HUNTER ARMS HUNTER SPECIAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 171138. Boxlock L.C. Smith with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, flat, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, cross bolt bbl extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has “HUNTER SPECIAL” on each side. Bore diameter: left – .657, right – .657. Bore restrictions: left – .013, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig blue with some slight thinning near muzzle end. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors with some slight chemical spotting on right side. Trigger guard retains 96-97% bright blue with a few spots of light rust. Wood is sound with a few minor storage nicks & a scratch and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. This is virtually a new gun that may or may not have ever been fired. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59296 JR569 (1,000-1,500)

1794
$862.00

*HUNTER ARMS THE FULTON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN F200426. Fine boxlock shotgun by L.C. Smith with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, flat, matted rib with sgl bead, bbl extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has “FULTON” on each side along with a sgl flourish of foliate arabesque engraving. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.68 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with muzzle edge wear & some thinning on sides of chamber areas. Receiver & thumb lever retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors & trigger guard all of its orig bright blue. Stock has a tiny hairline back of top tang with a scrape on left side panel and some light scratches on buttstock & forearm and overall retains 96-97% strong orig varnish. There is a tiny chip from toe of buttplate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59291 JR572 (1,000-1,500)

1795
$0.00

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1894 CE GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN100275. Scarce Remington with 30″ “Wash N” pattern Damascus bbls choked MOD/MOD with flat, matted, and tapered rib with dbl ivory beads, third bite bbl extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Rear bead is broken. Maker’s name & address is rolled on the rib. Receiver has about 30% coverage very fine foliate arabesque patterns with the maker’s name roll marked on each side. Wood is very nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & rnd knob semi-pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/8″ over an old crystallized rubber pad. Drop at the heel 2-7/8″, drop at the comb 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0.9 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 93-95% strong orig brown Damascus pattern with light muzzle & chamber end wear, scattered dark spots on both bbls & a minor nick or two. Receiver retains 40-50% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound with the forearm showing moderate to heavy wear & retaining a dark patina. Stock shows moderate wear & retains 75-80% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some light frosting. 4-60272 (2,750-3,750)

1796
$1,725.00

COLT MODEL 1883 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 380. Rare Colt shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbls, choked FULL/FULL with smooth concave tapered rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractors & dbl triggers. Box lock receiver has light border engraving with patent dates on the floorplate. Wood is highly figured French walnut with black insert, schnable tip, checkered forearm & rnd knob pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a rampant colt hard rubber buttplate. Drop at the heel 3-1/4″, drop at the comb 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus pattern showing moderate wear over the carry point. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with usual light handling & use marks & retains most of its orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, lightly pitted bores. 4-60275 (2,800-4,800)

1797
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GRANDE CANADIAN DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN GC415. Fine little double with 25-1/2” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with factory vent rib, Bradley White Ivory bead and broken ivory middle bead, marked on rib “GRANDE CANADIAN”, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, flame grain walnut with fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered side panels, 14-3/8” over its orig thin Winchester pad. Receiver is etch engraved in maple leaf & fleur-de-lis patterns with two raised gold maple leaves on floorplate. Water table is nicely jeweled. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. .96 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with bright blue on bbls & coin finish on receiver & trigger guard. Wood is sound & retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-58163 JR564 (2,500-4,000)

1798
$0.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 216241. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 30” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, front bead broken in half, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, tiger-striped, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a crystallized Jostam waffle pad. Receiver is engraved with typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, setter on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Engraving has somewhat more detail in vignettes with fine shading on dogs and background scenery. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .034, right – .033. Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain about 95-96% strong, bright, orig blue with light muzzle edge wear & a couple of minor scratches. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong on sides & in sheltered areas, fading to silver on bottom. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks including several light scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish, dull on forearm. Right ejector is not functioning, may just need cleaning, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59260 JR527 (8,000-12,000)

1799
$0.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 108609. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, tiger-striped, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 14” over crystallized leather faced pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a slightly larger & nicely detailed vignettes of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four partridge on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .029. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 70% strong orig blue with balance turned plum over forearm area with a 1” x 1/2” chemical stain at right muzzle. Receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas with balance a silver/brown patina. Stock has a small crack by top tang, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of an old restored finish with forearm showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59276 JR528 (6,000-10,000)

1800
$3,737.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 114677. Built on a No. 3 frame with 30” Titanic Steel bbls with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement buttstock of straight grain, American walnut with orig checkered, splinter forearm. Stock is pistol grip with teardrop side panels, 14-3/4” over a reproduction deep dog’s head buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” grade patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four partridge on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .781, right – .791. Bore restrictions: left – .041, right – .049. Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as restored. Bbls retain about all of their strong bright blue finish. Receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger on right side and floorplate with balance a silver patina. Bottom front of receiver has fine pitting with other spots of fine pitting over top & thumb lever. Trigger guard has been polished & retains 60-70% of a restored finish. Wood is sound and retains most all of its fine custom finish. Water table has some fine pitting with some etching on bbl flats. Mechanics are a little sticky but fine & functional, bright shiny bores that may have been honed. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59301 JR552 (5,000-8,000)

1801
$6,325.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 148459. Built on a No. 3 frame with 36” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, and doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered, teardrop, side panels, 14” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Receiver is engraved with typical “D” patterns of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four flying ducks on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .033. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .039. Drop at heel: 3-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 9 lbs. 3.84 oz. This shotgun will letter as found. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbls retain most of a beautiful, very professionally restored finish with some very fine pitting on bottom. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors that have been lightly cleaned & are now moderately faded. Wood is sound with a minor nick & scratch or two with a small scrape on left side by triggers and retains all of a beautiful professional oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59242 JR460 (5,000-8,000)

1802
$0.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145149. Listed as a grade T13 in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book. This shotgun, built on a No. 2 frame, has 28” Titanic steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Left side of bbls, over chamber area, is nicely engraved “A.J. ROBINSON / THORNBURG, IA”. Mounted with very nicely figured, American walnut with checkered, long, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 13-3/4” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “AJR”. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four flying ducks on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on both sides. This shotgun will letter as found except the sgl trigger, which is not listed. However, it is an orig Parker trigger and probably came with this shotgun. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .039. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% bright, orig factory blue with muzzle & chamber edge wear with some scattered thin spots on sides of bbl from forearm rubbing. Receiver retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has a hairline back of top tang with some fine chipping by bottom tang, otherwise wood is sound showing light to moderate wear with a scrape on forearm and some light oil staining around receiver and overall retains most of its strong, bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59263 JR481 (10,000-15,000)

1803
$2,012.00

PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 89215. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 28-3/16” Titanic Steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with streaky English walnut with checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels, 14-3/8” over an old solid red pad. There is a blank silver initial plate on bottom of stock. Receiver is engraved in standard “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .734, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .013. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .031. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 75-80% thinning orig blue with a large area of pitting on right bbl about mid-point. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, strong on sides & in sheltered areas, faded on fences & silver on bottom. There is a hairline back of top tang with some small chips by top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish with a gouge on buttstock & usual handling & use marks. It appears that the bores may have been honed. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59233 JR524 (4,000-6,000)

1804
$0.00

*SCARCE PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 101007. Built on a No. 2 frame with orig 30” bbls (#1) choked FULL/MOD and later factory 26” bbls (#2) choked SKEET-IN/SKEET-OUT. Both have tapered, concave, matted ribs with sgl beads, doll’s head rib extensions, ejectors & receiver has a Miller sgl selective trigger. The 30” bbls have the maker’s name & address with “TITANIC STEEL”. The 26” bbls are unmarked on rib, but are marked on bbl flats with the late Remington proof with the choke “SKEET-IN/SKEET-OUT”. Bbl lugs and forend irons are marked “1” and “2” respectively. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with two checkered beavertail forearms with older piece extensively checkered and newer piece more simply checkered. It has a checkered pistol grip stock with raised, teardrop side panels 14” over an old Hawkins pad. Stock has a blank initial plate on bottom. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four partridge on floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon both sides. Bbl #1: Bore diameter: left – .734, right – .741. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .020. Bbl #2: Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .001, right – .001. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .029. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight with 30” bbls: 7 lbs. 13.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Both sets of bbls retain most of their orig factory blue, somewhat thinned on #1 bbls over chamber area & turning plum. Bbls #2 are thin at muzzle & on left side with some plum on right side. Receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas, having mostly faded to silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores in both bbls. 4-59220 JR482 (8,000-12,000)

1805
$2,300.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 228046. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels & capped pistol grip, 14-1/4” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasants on floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .025, right – .006. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6.72 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 60-70% thin orig blue, turned silver over forearm area on sides with pitting under tip of forearm and light pitting at muzzle end. Receiver retains case colors on top tang & water table, otherwise is faded to silver. Stock is missing a tiny sliver by top tang; otherwise wood is sound with a few gouges & scrapes on buttstock which retains about 80% orig varnish. Forearm shows heavy wear with dark oil staining toward rear end. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59244 JR522 (3,500-5,000)

1806
$2,300.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 198999. Built on a No. 2 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls with 2-5/8” chambers, choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Bottom of bbls have a small, English style, sling loop with a corresponding stud & loop in buttstock. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four flying ducks on floorplate. Bore diameter: left – .729, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .033, right – .033. Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 8 lbs. 3.84 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 75-80% strong, bright, orig blue with area over frame & part of forearm a thin blue patina. There are a couple of spots of pitting & a couple of light scrapes. Receiver retains case colors in the very sheltered areas with balance a silver patina. Wood is sound with light to moderate handling & use marks with a scratch & a ding or two and retains about 90% orig varnish, dull on forearm. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a small ding in right bbl. 4-59221 JR454 (5,000-8,000)

1807
$0.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 132506. Built on a No. 2 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, Bradley white ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, marble cake, French or Circassian walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a Pachmayr trap waffle pad. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left, a setter on right and four flying ducks on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left .039 – , right – .041. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth blue/gray patina with a couple of spots of surface discoloration. Receiver retains faded case colors in very sheltered areas being an overall silver/gray patina. Stock has a chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining a dark, smooth , hand-worn oil patina and the buttstock most of an old restored finish with some oil staining around receiver. Opening lever will not hold in open position, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. There appears to be a ring or removed dents in both bbls about mid-point. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59271 JR453 (4,500-6,500)

1808
$2,932.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 217298. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with full checkered & fleur-de-lis carved replacement beavertail forearm & orig checkered, capped pistol grip buttstock with checkered, raised teardrop side panels, 14” over a solid Noshoc pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & four pheasant on floorplate, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .016. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.2 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about all of a beautifully restored finish. Receiver retains 30-35% orig case colors, mostly on sides & sheltered areas, with balance turned silver. Wood is sound & retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Water table has an unusual stippled finish, obviously not factory. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59029 JR529 (4,000-7,000)

1809
$1,150.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 94865. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” damascus steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, highly figured, straight grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-7/8” over leather faced pad. Bottom of stock has a blank, silver initial plate secured with six pins. Grip cap is hard rubber with scalloped edge & checkered center. Receiver is engraved with typical D-patterns of a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four pheasant on the floorplate surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .038, right – .037. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig damascus pattern with a medium brown finish with some thinning around muzzles and chamber ends. Receiver retains traces of colors on sides & top in sheltered areas with floorplate retaining 75-80% thin case colors with balance all turned silver. New wood is sound, crisp & clean, with a minor nick or two and retains about all of its bright custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59224 JR477 (3,000-5,000)

1810
$575.00

*PARKER DH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 152359. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 28-1/8” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very beautiful, tiger-striped, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/2” over a Pachmayr waffle pad. Receiver is engraved in typical “D” patterns with a pointer on left side, setter on right side & four ducks on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Unfortunately this poor shotgun was immersed in or very near salt water for most of its life as it is moderately to severely pitted all over & has been wire wheel cleaned. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .022. Wall thickness: left – .019, right – .012. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Poor to fair. Right bbl appears to be out of proof with several dents having been removed. No orig finish remains as previously noted, with artificially aged bbls with some deep pitting under forearm. Receiver & trigger guard are bright metal. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with dark oil staining on forearm & about 1/3 of stock. Mechanics are fine, bright cleaned bores with a few spots in left bbl & several spots of pitting in right bbl. Both have been honed. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59270 JR525 (1,000-1,500)

1811
$18,400.00

*WONDERFUL ANGELO BEE UPGRADE PARKER VH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 151542. Gorgeous little Parker with 28” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & gold plated dbl triggers. Mounted in extremely beautiful, honey & chocolate, streaky, Circassian walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-5/8” over a checkered butt. It has a blank gold initial oval on bottom. Trigger guard is extended from a pistol grip style. Receiver & all appended metal are spectacularly engraved by master engraver, Angelo Bee with three raised gold flying quail on left side, three raised gold dove on right side & two raised gold mallards on bottom, all in very highly detailed background scenes & completely surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Fences have 3-color gold leaves & flowers with raised engraved daisy blossoms surrounding. Thumb lever is pierce-carved with a flying bird on both sides. Trigger guard is beautifully sculpted with foliate arabesque patterns and has a raised gold flying quail. All foliate arabesque patterns have a fine punch dot background. Engraving extends 3” up over chambers and has a raised gold quail on left side and a raised gold dove on right side with a thin gold band at breech end. Muzzles also have a thin gold band and about 1-1/4” of engraving. A most beautiful & well executed upgrade. Bore diameter: left – .571, right – .570. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .019. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.92 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about all of their beautiful restored blue & receiver virtually all of its custom bright metal finish. Wood is sound and retains all of its custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores that have probably been honed. 4-59290 JR679 (8,000-12,000)

1812
$8,625.00

*SPECTACULAR UPGRADE VH GRADE PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 170810. Built on a OO frame with 26” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & gold plated dbl triggers. Receiver has lightning cuts in water table. Mounted with extremely beautiful, replacement, Circassian walnut with large checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with raised checkered & carved side panels, 14-1/2” over a checkered butt. There is a blank raised gold initial shield on bottom. Receiver & all appended metal are spectacularly engraved, probably by Angelo Bee, but not signed, with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with seven raised bouquets of roses & daisies in 3-color gold and with long sprays of foliate & blossom patterns. Fences are relief engraved with flower blossoms and 2-tone gold roses & leaves. Thumb lever & trigger guard also have bouquets of flowers in 3-color gold and pad of thumb lever is pierce-carved in flower blossoms. Engraving extends 2-3/4” up over chamber areas and there is a thin gold line at breech end with another at muzzle ends and about 3/4” of engraving on sides of muzzles. Bore diameter: left – .557, right – .555. Bore restrictions: left – .031, right – .017. Unable to gauge wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 5 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about all of their fine custom blue and receiver all of its bright metal color. Wood is sound and retains all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores that have been honed. 4-59275 JR680 (8,000-12,000)

1813
$8,337.00

*PARKER UPGRADE AAH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 163527. Extremely beautiful Parker with 26-1/8” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & gold plated dbl triggers. Rib has an unusual pattern with maker’s name, address & “PEERLESS STEEL” hand engraved. Bbl flat has patent date with “JG” in a circle and a single cross on left side with “3.4”, two crosses & “AAH” in a trapezoid. It also has “AA” on outer edge, all on right side. This shotgun letters as a “J” Grade or Trojan Grade in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book and as a 12 ga. Mounted with very nicely figured, English walnut with large, checkered, beavertail forearm & thick, pistol grip stock with raised, fleur-de-lis carved, checkered side panels, 14-1/8” over a checkered, skeleton buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap has a blank gold initial oval in center. Receiver is very beautifully engraved with two raised gold quail on left side, two raised gold doves on right side, a raised gold mallard on floorplate and a raised gold pheasant on bottom front of receiver. These vignettes are all surrounded by extremely beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with fine scalloped borders. Fences are engraved to match with flower borders around front edges and do not have the two raised ribs of an authentic AA Grade shotgun. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold. Engraving extends 2-1/4” up over each chamber and all appended metal parts are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left – .623, right – .624. Bore restrictions: left – .021, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Bbls retain most of their custom finish, thinned & turning plum over tops about forearm. Receiver retains about all of its beautiful Turnbull style case colors. Wood is sound with a minor surface scratch or two and retains most of its beautiful custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59292 JR558 (7,500-12,500)

1814
$4,600.00

*PARKER GHE DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 241256. Built on a No. 1 frame with 26” bbls choked IMP-CYL/IMP-CYL and 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD. Both bbls have tapered concave matted ribs with sgl bead, doll’s head extensions, ejectors, & receiver has dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, feather crotch cut, American walnut with two checkered splinter forearms & pistol grip stock, 14-3/8” over a Kershon White Line recoil pad. Receiver is engraved with standard G-patterns of two flying geese on left side, two bob white quail on right side & two pheasants on floorplate with “PARKER” at bottom front. It has flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a Parker letter fully identifying this shotgun & indicating shipment Oct. 8, 1938 to Nelson Hardware Co. It only lists the 26” bbls. Also accompanied by a fine tan leather leg-o-mutton case, compartmented for shotgun & both sets of bbls. 26” Bbls: Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .732. Bore restrictions: left – .009, right – .009. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .030. 28” Bbls: Bore diameter: left – .732, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .036, right – .018. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 26” bbls: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain most of their strong, orig, factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear on 28” bbls & some turning to plum over chamber areas of 26” bbls. Receiver retains strong, muted case colors on sides, top & bottom tangs & in sheltered areas with bottom of receiver mostly turned silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig bright blue. Stock has a tiny chip back of top tang & a crack at back edge of forearm, otherwise wood is sound with some crazing of finish on buttstock & a spot of dull varnish by crack on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is extremely fine. 4-58892 JR329 (6,000-8,000)

1815
$3,737.00

*PARKER GHE GRADE DBL BBL SKEET GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 236989. Fine late skeet gun built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 26″ Parker special steel bbls choked SKEET IN/SKEET OUT with tapered concave matted rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, American walnut with long, checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14-1/8″ over a checkered butt. It has a silver initial shield inscribed “M”. Receiver is engraved with typical “G” patterns with vignettes of two flying geese on left side, two quail on right side & two pheasants on trigger plate, surrounded with light arabesque patterns. Drop at the heel: 2″, drop at the comb: 1-3/8″. Bore restrictions: left – .012, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .026. Bore diameter: left – .717, right – .727. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain about 98% strong bright professionally restored blue & receiver about 95% restored case colors, strong & bright over most of the receiver with slightly thinned bottom edges. Wood is sound & retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bores. 4-55480 (3,000-4,500)

1816
$1,150.00

*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 193419. Built on an “O” frame with 28” Vulcan Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, straight grain walnut with a checkered, beavertail forearm that has Accra-glass lining and straight stock, 14” over a White Line pad. Receiver is severely buffed, almost removing all borders & maker’s name, and is torch colored. Bore diameter: left – .621, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .000, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .010, right – .021. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 3.52 oz. CONDITION: Fair. Bbls retain a dull restored finish with some rust on rib at muzzle. Left bbl is obviously out of proof and before shooting advice should be sought from a competent gunsmith. Receiver has bright torch colors and trigger guard an adaptation from a pistol grip with extended tang. Wood is sound and retains most of its custom finish with a spot of softened varnish on right side. Ejectors are a little soft but functional otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores that have been honed. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59281 JR560 (1,500-2,500)

1817
$0.00

PARKER P GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 64859. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a “PT” grade and states that it was a Grade O with plain twist bbls. Built on a No. 1 frame with 30” twist bbls choked IMP-CYL/CYL by gauge, measures FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib with sgl ivory bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, center burl cut, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 13-5/8” over a Parker dog’s head buttplate. Receiver has light border decorations with foliate arabesque patterns around screws and on fences. This shotgun is in every issue of The Double Gun Journal as an advertisement for the book, The Parker Story. Bore diameter: left – .756, right – .756. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .034. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .033. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.12 oz. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbls retain about all of their beautiful, restored, brown twist pattern and receiver retains about 50% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed. 4-59236 JR530 (4,000-6,000)

1818
$2,760.00

PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 87000. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 28” damascus steel bbls choked CYL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with very beautiful, fine grained, slab sawed American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a Parker dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical G-patterns with two flying ducks on left side, two partridge on right side and two pheasants on floorplate with light arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .733, right – .733. Bore restrictions: left – .000, right – .038. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.2 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue/brown Damascus pattern, somewhat thinned over forearm area. Apparently the choke in left bbl has been removed. Receiver retains about 75% faded orig case colors, stronger in sheltered areas with balance faded to silver. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains about all of a fine professional restoration. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. It appears there was either a ring or a dent in left bbl that has been removed. 4-59240 JR463 (3,500-5,000)

1819
$2,300.00

*PARKER VHE GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 227020. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 30” Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/MOD, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Parker dog’s head buttplate. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book as a straight VHE Grade, without mention of the Damascus bbls. It appears that the serial number on bbl lug is stamped over another number. It does appear, however, to be factory numbering. Bore diameter: left – .737, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .026. Drop at heel: 3-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Weight: 7 lbs 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong orig Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright on sides and in sheltered areas, with the bottom and about a third of floorplate flaked to silver patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with stock retaining 95-96% strong orig varnish and forearm a lightly oil stained, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59239 JR483 (3,000-5,000)

1820
$575.00

PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 87662. Built on an “O” frame with 32” damascus steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, lightly tiger striped, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a Parker, dog’s head, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical G-patterns with two geese on left side, two partridge on right side and two pheasants on floorplate with light foliate arabesque patterns. Bore diameter: left – .665, right – .665. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .019. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig damascus pattern, thin at muzzles, and slightly thinned over chamber areas being mostly a silver/brown color. Receiver retains faded case colors in very sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with scattered pitting. 4-59234 JR466 (1,500-2,500)

1821
$2,875.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE LIVE PIGEON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 234421. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 32” Titanic Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with orig ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & a Miller non-selective sgl trigger. It has had the safety removed or never was installed. Mounted with replacement, highly figured, center feather crotch cut, American walnut with wide, checkered beavertail forearm and Prince of Wales stock with raised teardrop side panels, 13-3/4” over a solid red pad marked “LONDON GUNS / SANTA BARBARA CA”. Receiver is engraved in typical D-patterns with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side and four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded by foliate arabesque patters with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. The stippled Miller trigger apparently replaced a Parker sgl trigger. The top tang in the area of the safety is engraved. Bore diameter: left – .731, right – .731. Bore restrictions: left – .027, right – .019. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .029. Drop at heel: 1-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. All the metal & wood retain an extremely fine, professionally restored finish with strong bright bbl blue & brilliant case colors. Stock has a couple of spots of fill back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of its restored finish. Left bbl appears to have had a dent removed at about mid-point. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-59235 JR452 (4,500-6,500)

1821a
$0.00

*PARKER DHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 178828. Built on a No. 2 frame with 28” Titanic Steel bbls choked CYL/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & dbl triggers, the front is hinged. Bbls are cut to their present length from their orig 32”. It is listed in the Parker Gun Identification & Serialization book as a Grade T13, hammerless, with ejectors & hinged trigger, a pistol grip stock with 32” bbls. Mounted with nicely figured, tiger-striped American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and Prince of Wales rnd knob stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-3/8” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Stock has a blank silver initial plate on bottom, secured with six silver pins. Receiver has typical “D” engraving patterns with a setter on each side and four pheasants on floorplate, surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns and maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: left – .744, right – .744. Bore restrictions: left – .000, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .016, right – .020. Drop at heel: 1-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.44 oz. CONDITION: Fine, bbls as noted. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish, probably by Del Grego, with a few light handling & storage marks in wood. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59283 JR459 (4,000-7,000)

1821b
$0.00

*PARKER GHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 235944. Built on a 1-1/2 frame with 26” Parker special steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, front bead missing, ivory middle bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & Parker sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-3/4” over an Old English pad. Receiver has typical “G” engraving with two flying ducks on left side, two quail on right side & two pheasants on floorplate with light foliate arabesque patterns & maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .730, right – .740. Bore restrictions: left – .029, right – .014. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain most of their bright restored blue, receiver about all of its Turnbull style brilliant case colors & trigger guard all of its restored blue. Wood is sound with a few light finish mars & retains all of its bright varnish. Bbls are a little loose on hinge pin. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-59030 JR554 (3,000-5,000)

1821c
$1,725.00

*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 196709. Built on a No. 2 frame with 30” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered concave, matted rib, Bradley front ivory bead, missing ivory & ivory middle bead with doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & capped pistol grip stock, 13-5/8” over a thin Old English pad. Receiver has light border decorations. Bore diameter: left – .741, right – .737. Bore restrictions: left – .042, right – .040. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine, professional, Del Grego style restoration. Bbls are finished a satin blue & receiver bright case colors. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a bright varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59293 JR526 (3,000-5,000)

1821d
$0.00

*PARKER VHE GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 173871. Built on a No. 2 frame with scarce 34” Vulcan Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock with raised side panels, 14-1/4” over a Parker deep dog’s head buttplate. There is a blank silver initial shield on bottom of stock. Receiver has light border patterns with maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .745, right – .746. Bore restrictions: left – .049, right – .050. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .023. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of a fine restored finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue on bbls & brilliant case colors on receiver. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of top tang & another in forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains its beautiful restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59294 JR531 (4,000-7,000)

1821f
$0.00

*PARKER TROJAN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 183601. Built on a No. 2 frame with 28” Trojan Steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, matted, concave rib, with rib extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a reproduction Parker deep dog’s head buttplate. Receiver has maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: left – .736 at about mid-point, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .005. Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls are a light brown, artificially aged patina with a couple of small dings. Receiver & floorplate retain spots of torch applied colors, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Wood is sound with a scrape on right side panel & another on butt with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores that have been honed from chamber end about 8” or 10” with balance of bore light orange peel. Left bore has a deep pit on inside radius at about mid-point. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59258 JR546 (1,000-1,500)

1821g
$4,025.00

PARKER D GRADE LIFTER HAMMER DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 18426. Built on about a No. 1 frame with 30” Damascus steel bbls choked CYL/CYL with tapered, concave, smooth rib with sgl bead & extractor. Mounted with replacement, highly figured, flame grain, crotch cut, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock, 14-1/4” over a smooth horn buttplate. Lockplates & receiver are engraved in early “D” style with a pointer on left side, a setter on right side & two quail in a small vignette on bottom front of receiver, surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Fences have deep relief scallops and are nicely engraved. Trigger guard has small vignette of a pheasant. Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .736. Bore restrictions: left – .008, right – .000. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .035. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 2.24 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as completely & professionally restored. Bbls retain most of their medium brown, Damascus pattern with slight muzzle edge wear & chamber edge wear. Receiver, lockplates & hammers retain about all of their fine restored case colors and trigger guard about all of its fine restored blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a series of small gouges by right heel. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with fine pitting. 4-59238 JR480 (3,000-5,000)

1821h
$1,955.00

SCARCE PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 35630. Built on a No. 1 frame with 28” Damascus steel bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, smooth rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension & extractor. Mounted with very nicely figured, French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4” over a checkered skeleton buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in early “D” patterns with a pointer & a duck on left lockplate, a setter & two pheasants on right lockplate and two geese in a field scene on bottom. There is a woodcock on trigger plate, all surrounded with foliate arabesque patterns. Fences are deep scalloped with a long & short raised rib around bottom edges. Bore diameter: left – .754, right – .751. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .012. Wall thickness: left – .023, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their restored Damascus pattern turning light gray. Muzzle ends have been dressed. Lockplates retain dark case colors, brighter in sheltered areas. Receiver is a gray patina. Stock has a hairline back of left lockplate, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks & retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, moderately pitted bores. 4-59225 JR523 (1,500-2,500)

1821i
$2,587.00

PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 55458. Built on a No. 1 frame with 30” damascus steel bbls choked IMP-CYL/CYL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension & extractor. Mounted with nicely figured, burl walnut with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a Parker dog’s head, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver & lockplates are engraved in typical early G-patterns with two partridge on left side, two flying ducks on right side & two partridge on bottom front with light, arabesque patterns surrounding. It has serpentine thumb lever. Bore diameter: left – .754, right – .754. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – 005. Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.48 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain all of an extremely beautiful restored finish. Lockplates retain most of their lightly faded case colors and the receiver has case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks & retains most of a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some light roughness in front of chambers. 4-59243 JR478 (3,000-4,500)

1821j
$2,587.00

PARKER P GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 50375. Built on an “O” frame with 36-1/8” twist bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered smooth concave rib, sgl bead & extractor with serpentine thumb lever. Mounted with straight grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″”over a flat, Parker dog’s head buttplate. It has hard rubber grip cap with checkered center. Receiver & lockplates have thin line border decorations with maker’s name on each side. Water table has dbl lightning cuts. Bore diameter: left – .663, right – .667. Bore restrictions: left – .019, right – .023. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 5.76 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as completely restored. Bbls retain all of their beautiful restored, light, chocolate brown pattern with re-rolled address. Rest of metal & wood retain all of a fine restored finish with bright case colors and fine wood finish. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate and a replaced chip at toe with some chips along bbl channel of forearm, otherwise wood is sound. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bores with moderate pitting. 4-59230 JR465 (3,000-4,500)

1821k
$0.00

EARLY PARKER DAMASCUS HAMMER DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 67045. Built on a #2 frame with 30″ twist bbls choked MOD/MOD with tapered concave matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension & extractors. Receiver has light border patterns on lockplate & around bottom with maker’s name on each side. It has serpentine opening lever. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/8″ over a Parker deep dog’s-head, hard rubber buttplate. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/16″. Bore restrictions: left – .032, right – .031. Wall thickness: left – .039, right – .036. Bore diameter: left – .751, right – .752. Weight: 8 lbs. 14.08 oz.. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls are a rich chocolate brown retaining most of their twist pattern with a minor spot or two & minor edge wear. Case colors on lockplates, hammers & trigger plate are strong & brilliant. Fences are dark case colors & bottom front of receiver is turned silver. Trigger guard blue is thinning & there are several small nicks & scratches on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with some light pitting in right side. 4-57479 JR653 (2,500-3,500)

1821l
$0.00

PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 26908. Built on a No. 4 frame with 37-7/16” Damascus steel bbls (bbls conform to specifics on factory letter), tapered, concave, smooth rib with sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension & extractor. Top of rib at muzzle, is loose for about 2-1/2”. Mounted with very nicely figured, burl & shell grain, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Parker dog’s head hard rubber buttplate. Lockplates & receiver are engraved in typical early G-patterns with two partridge on left side, two ducks on right side & a woodcock on bottom with a few scattered light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving. Bore diameter: left – .795, right – .795. Bore restrictions: left – .026, right – .030. Wall thickness: left – , right – . Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-7/8”. Weight: 11 lbs. 10.56 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls, as noted, retain most of their orig brown Damascus pattern, somewhat thinned. Lockplates retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, slightly faded elsewhere. Receiver is mostly a silver patina. There are tiny hairlines back of each lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish with some oil staining on forearm & stock, around receiver & lockplates. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some orange peel pitting. 4-59229 JR457 (3,500-5,000)

1822
$0.00

FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP ACTION DBL RIFLE. Cal. 500/465 Express 3-1/4”. SN 4895. Beautiful early rifle with 26” bbls, flat matted rib, pedestal mounted gold bead front sight, missing hood, with platinum line 5-leaf express sight graduated 100 to 500 yards. It has doll’s head rib extension third bite with dbl lumps, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved with maker’s name & address and “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR LYON & LYON, CALCUTTA.” Chamber area of bbls is engraved on right side “FOR 465 H.V. CARTRIDGE” and “75GRS CORDITE 480GRS BULLET” on left side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed walnut, straight grain through wrist, with wide, checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with raised checkered teardrop side panels & horn grip cap, 14-3/4″”over a solid Noshoc pad. Bottom of bbls & bottom of stock have sling eyes. Bottom of stock has a silver initial plate engraved “JEF”. Receiver is beautifully engraved with about 80% coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Fences have side clips & a raised rib around back edges. All of appended metal is engraved to match. Accompanied by a fine Vermont Custom Case, black anodized, maroon velvet lined case, compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver, bbls, pair of snap caps & a large compartment containing a sling with hooks. Also accompanied by a large complement of extras including about 170 rds of orig factory Kynoch loaded ammunition in its orig boxes, 10 rds of A-Square solid ammunition, 63 rds of miscellaneous, once fired & virgin brass, 3 boxes of 50 rds each Barnes 500 grain rnd nose soft point bullets & 2 boxes of 50 rds each Barnes 500 grain rnd nose FMJ bullets. There are 150 loose rds of 500 grain Barnes rnd nose FMJ bullets & 70 rds of 480 grain solid steel bullets with four brass rotating bands. Also accompanying is a set of RCBS dies. Consignor states that this rifle is extremely accurate with factory ammunition as well as hand loads and that he hunted it on several safaris in Africa. Drop at the heel: 2”, drop at the comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 10 lbs. 15.04 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as very professionally completely restored. Bbls & receiver are a fine strong blue with a small spot of rust on right bbl. Wood is sound with a clean, bright varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. A fine big bore rifle, suitable for any of the world’s most dangerous game. Case is crisp & clean. 4-58372 JR323 (30,000-50,000)

1823
$0.00

*FRANZ SODIA HEAVY DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 458 Win Mag. SN 25182. Best quality, hand detachable sidelock double with 25” bbls, smooth concave rib with pedestal mounted, gold bead, caterpillar front sight & 4-leaf platinum line, express rear sight, one standing, three folding, mounted on a matted quarter rib with Greener crossbolt bbl extension, dbl chopper lumps, ejectors, cocking indicators & dbl triggers with front articulated. Mounted in nicely figured slab sawed walnut, straight grain through the wrist, with checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a leather covered pad. Grip cap is engraved steel with a small trap. Bottom of stock has a mortised sling swivel stud & a blank silver initial oval. There is a corresponding sling swivel stud on bottom of bbls. Coin finished receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with diamond, foliate arabesque patterns with bottom having a beautifully detailed, raised, gold maned lion. Trigger plate has maker’s name & address. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 11 lbs. 1.6 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired and hunted, but not abused. Bbls retain most of a fine, professionally restored, satin finish. Receiver & lockplates have been cleaned but not polished. Stock has a acquired hairline back of left lockplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a professionally restored finish with the very fine checkering showing light wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60733 (20,000-25,000)

1824
$0.00

*FRANZ SCHMIED BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 7X65R. SN 501818. Spectacular dbl rifle with 24-3/4” bbls, smooth, concave rib with ramp front sight and fixed rear sight on a quarter rib, extractor & gold plated set triggers. Rib is mounted with claw mount bases & rings containing a Swarovski Nova 6X42 scope with three posts & crosshair reticle. Mounted with exhibition quality, spectacular, honey & chocolate, streaky, French walnut with fish scale checkered, splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with curved birdhead grip & slight Monte Carlo comb with fluted cheekpiece, 14-3/8” over an Old English pad. Bottom of stock has a 4-cartridge trap and a narrow sling swivel with a corresponding safari swivel on bbls. Coin finished receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved in Germanic style with very deep relief vignettes of a resting hunter holding his rifle with a dog in a forest scene on left side. Right lockplate has the vignette of an ancient hunter with crossbow sneaking up on two chamois. Bottom of receiver has a very deep relief wild boar. Balance of lockplates & receiver are surrounded with full coverage foliate & floral patterns with a gold wire border completely around entire receiver & lockplates with gold wire border around top tang and thumb lever. Trigger guard has intertwined gold initials that appear to be “WW”. Cartridge trap & forend iron are engraved to match. Weight: 8 lbs. 8.64 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Bbl blue is slightly plum, but appears to be original. Wood finish is brilliant. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Optics are crisp. 4-59145 JR648 (20,000-30,000)

1825
$0.00

*BEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP ACTION DBL RIFLE. Cal. 6.5 mm Mannlicher Schoenauer. SN 15716. Beautiful box lock dbl rifle, 26-1/16” bbls with ramp front sight with hood, swamped rib, & 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight graduated 100, 150 & 250 yds. Krupp steel bbls. Right bbl has maker’s name & address and left bbl “FOR .256 MANNLICHER CARTRIDGE”. It has doll’s head extension, third bite with dbl lumps, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Receiver is beautifully engraved with maker’s name on each side with about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns. It has Westley Richards’ patented “one” trigger marked on top of frame with the patented Westley Richards thumb lever. Floor plate is engraved in great detail with a bull elephant & mahout and trigger guard with a charging rhinoceros. Appended metal is engraved to match. Top tang has “SAFE” in gold & a tiny rotating stalking safety. Mounted with highly figured, tiger striped, English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & Prince of Wales rnd knob grip with checkered, raised teardrop side panels & cheek piece, 14-1/4” over a solid red pad. It has sling eyes on bbls & bottom of stock and has a blank silver plate on bottom of stock. Accompanied by its orig oak & leather green felt lined trunk case with maker’s label in lid, compartmented in bottom for a square Westley Richards oil bottle, a 2-pc coated metal cleaning rod, three boxes of Kynoch ammunition & three Galazan wood handled turn screws, along with a leather pouch containing cleaning bits. Accompanied by a Westley Richards certificate of authentication fully identifying this rifle and showing completion in 1903 and sold to Mr. V. Flemming of London. Also accompanied by copies of the production ledger giving full specifications for this rifle. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about all of a fine professionally restored finish & receiver retains case colors in sheltered areas with floor plate & trigger guard retaining most of their orig factory bright blue. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some slight frosting in grooves, may clean better. Case is scuffed & worn on outside and moderately faded & soiled inside but completely sound & good for another 100 years. 4-60726 JR310 (27,500-37,500)

1826
$0.00

*GEORGE GIBBS BEST QUALITY DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 280 Flanged. SN 20352. Fine double rifle with 23″ bbls, pedestal mounted day/night front sight with articulated hood. It has platinum line, 5-leaf express sight (1 standing 4 folding) graduated 100-900 yards, mounted on a quarter rib. The swamped part of the rib has the makers name & address and the ends of the rib & pedestal ramp are nicely engraved. Rear end of rib is hand serrated with a dolls head extension/ third bite with dbl chopper lumps, ejectors, & dbl triggers. Restocked with very highly figured, streaky, honey & chocolate, checkered French walnut with short forearm and capped pistol grip stock with straight comb & cheek piece with smooth butt. Grip cap is case hardened with a small parts trap. Receiver and all appended iron are beautifully engraved with extremely fine, tight English scroll patterns having almost full coverage. Makers name is on each side and it has “SAFE” in gold on the top tang. Accompanied by one full 10-rd box of Kynoch cartridges and 5 rnds of virgin Bretram brass. CONDITION. Very fine. Bbls retain brilliant English restored blue with only minor muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains most of its restored case hardening with the bottom 1/3 fading to silver and the top 2/3 strong, bright colors. Trigger guard retains about all of its professionally restored finish. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bores, frosty in the grooves. Ammo & brass are fine. 4-57899 JR236 (12,500-17,500)

1827
$4,025.00

*FRANZ SODIA OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 8089. Beautiful, post-war, Austrian made rifle with 23-5/8″ superposed bbls with matted solid rib, pedestal mounted caterpillar front sight, and 2-leaf express rear sight. It has double bite Greener bbl extensions and double lugs. It has sgl trigger & extractors. Rib has the makers name & address. Mounted with extremely beautiful, skip-line checkered, French walnut with 3-pc forearm and capped pistol grip stock with straight comb & shallow cheek piece, 13-1/2″ over its orig black composition buttplate. Box lock receiver is coin finished with Merkel style double scalloped back edge with Merkel style reinforcements on the sides. It is beautifully game scene engraved with vignettes of two very detailed Cape Buffalo in a veld scene on the left side, two male lions in a woodland scene on the right scene, and a bull elephant in a woodland scene on the bottom, with flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns in the other areas of receiver. The opening lever, top tang, trigger guard and forend iron are engraved to match. Bbls and buttstock have sling swivels which contain a permanently mounted, thin, black leather sling, probably from the factory. Accompanied by information from the consignor which states that this rifle was built for Mr. William Hodgdon, of Ogden, Utah, of the famous gunpowder family, in the 1950’s, which is borne out by the 1958 date on the rifle. Apparently Mr. Hodgdon was a personal friend of Mathieu Browning, nephew of internationally famous John M. Browning, who both served as intelligence officers in Europe during WWII. Mr Hodgdon told consignor that at the end of the war he and Mr. Browning did an inspection tour of the Franz Sodia facility and decided to order identical rifles at a later date. Mr. Hodgdon & Mr. Browning made several safaris to Africa before Mr. Hodgdon suffered a debilitating injury. Having been a graphic artist prior to WWII, Mr. Hodgdon personally designed two of the three scenes engraved on this rifle, with the third scene of the buffalo coming from a photograph taken on of his safaris. Consignor purchased this rifle directly from Mr. Hodgdon just prior to his succumbing to cancer. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to have been fired, but if so very little. Bbls retain about 98% of their orig factory blue, and the receiver all of its orig coin finish. Wood is sound with a minor handling & storage nick or two, and retains virtually all of its fine, hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Sling is fine. The workmanship of this rifle is of the very finest quality with near perfect wood to metal fit. 4-56772 JR227 (10,000-15,000)

1828
$0.00

*CONTINENTAL ARMS IMPERIAL CROWN GRADE OVER/UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. SN 14870. Fine Belgium made double rifle with 25-3/4” superposed bbls with hand matted raised solid rib with partridge type front sight and 3-leaf, 2 folding, 1 standing, express sight with double bbl extensions third bite with double underbite ejectors and single selective trigger. It is mounted with highly figured streaky French walnut with 3-pc checkered field style forearm and pistol grip stock with cheek piece 14” over a smooth butt. Receiver, trigger guard and thumb lever are coin finished and beautifully engraved with large vignettes of two fighting boar on the left side with two sows in the front area and a large stag and hind on the right side with a larger stag on the bottom, all surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns. The trigger guard is engraved with a wolf or a fox. The fences, bbl reinforcements and about 3-1/4”” up the bbls are nicely engraved in oak leaf and acorn patterns. The top lever has a raised gold crown with a top tang thumb safety. Drop at comb: 1-9/16”, drop at heel: 2-5/8”. Weight 7 lbs 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. bbls retain most of an extremely well done restored blue, with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver and trigger guard retain most of their fine coin finish and the wood is sound, retaining about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bores. 4-60730 JR592 (7,500-12,500)

1829
$0.00

*TIKKA MODEL 512S OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN/RIFLE. Cal. 12 ga. & 9.3X74/9.3X74. SN T31332. Well made set in the old Valment pattern with 27-9/16” & 29-5/8” shotgun bbls with screw chokes, flat serrated ribs & dbl Raybar beads with ejectors. Rifle bbls are 23-9/16” with swamped rib, partridge front sight & manual folding rear sight with ejectors. Mounted with nicely figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a thin recoil pad. Receiver has the model number on both sides & bottom with maker’s name on bottom. Accompanied by a black velvet lined plastic case, compartmented for stocked receiver & two sets of bbls. It also has a box with five spare chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/4”. Weight with 27” bbls: 7 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Has been fired but very little. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally new. 4-58384 JR334 (2,500-4,000)

1830
$4,312.00

*RARE PRE-WAR GECADO COMBINATION BOLT ACTION RIFLE/SHOTGUN. Cal. Appears to be 6.5 x 52R Mauser and 16 ga. NSN. The name Gecado is an acronym for the maker, George Carl Donheim, using first two letters of all three names. Donheim was listed as a sales agency & cartridge maker in 1925 with premises in Berlin & six other cities in Germany & one in Netherlands. Later in 1930’s he was listed as a weapons maker & was bought out in late 1930’s or early 1940’s, probably by Gustave Genschow. Most unusual rifle with 21-7/8” rifle bbl and a 21-3/8” shotgun bbl. They are mounted superposed with rifle bbl on top, which has a ramp mounted, replacement ivory bead front sight and a fixed rear sight mounted on a short quarter rib. Left flat of oct section of rifle bbl is marked “GECADO – SUHL”. Left bottom flat has numerous proof marks and the caliber “6.3MM/52” and date “9 33”. Right side of chamber end of shotgun bbl is marked “D.G.N.S. / NO: 62088.”, presumably the patent number. Rifle action is a 2-shot type with a small spring loaded elevator that is depressed when the second round is pressed downward for closing of the bolt. Bolt is a simple operation, without locking lugs on front end, using only the base of bolt arm as a locking lug. It has a beautifully shaped, delicate, checkered spoon handle on bolt with a unique rotating safety that locks both the rifle bolt & shotgun hammer, which is located on left rear side of receiver frame. Top tang has a concealed peep sight and it has dbl triggers with front trigger being set for the rifle. Shotgun bbl is accessed by means of a lever on bottom of tiny forearm which, when rotated to left, cams the shotgun bbl to right, exposing chamber for loading & unloading. Shotgun extraction is a manual tab on right side. Rotating lever back to right cams the bbl back into position for firing. Receiver, trigger plate & trigger guard are lightly engraved with very fine, foliate arabesque patterns. Upper left flat of rear side of receiver has a plugged screw hole, probably from an old scope mount. Mounted in very nicely figured, European walnut with a tiny, checkered forestock and horn capped pistol grip buttstock with deep cheekpiece & smooth steel buttplate. Shotgun bbl has a safari style sling loop with a corresponding stud & loop in buttstock. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about all of their strong orig blue, turning plum on bottom of shotgun bbl, with light muzzle edge wear. Entire receiver & bolt are silvered case colors. Stock is missing a chip on left side of receiver with a crack on right side & shows moderate wear with light handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Shotgun bore needs cleaning. 4-60282 JR538 (3,000-5,000)

1831
$2,645.00

EMIL KERNER OVER/UNDER COMBINATION GUN. Cal. 28 ga./Appears to be 6.5X48R. SN 10197. Fine early combination gun with 26-3/4” bbls, raised, flat, matted, solid rib with ramp caterpillar front sight & 2-leaf express sight with extractor & dbl triggers with front trigger set for the rifle. Mounted with straight grain walnut with checkered, wrap around forearm & horn capped pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a basket weave, pressed horn buttplate. Bottom of stock has a 4-cartridge trap with a narrow sling swivel and corresponding sling stud on bottom bbl. Receiver is nicely engraved with a doe & fawn deer on left side, a pointer on point on right side, all surrounded by foliate & floral patterns with engraving on sides of bbl reinforcements. Maker’s name & address are on bbl. Unable to gauge shotgun bore diameter, bore restriction or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 5 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 95% orig blue with scattered light rust. Receiver is a silver metal color, probably from faded case colors. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks, missing a small chip from forearm and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny shotgun bore. Rifle bore is a little frosty but sharp & strong. 4-60343 JR649 (2,500-3,500)

1832
$14,950.00

*RARE ITHACA KNICKERBOCKER MODEL GRADE 6 SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 405740. Assembled from parts by the Ithaca Classic Doubles Co., successor to the Ithaca Gun Co., this beautiful gun is in every way as fine as the original product. It has a 34” full choke bbl with flat, hand matted, ventilated rib with dbl ivory beads, dbl rear bites, ejector & gold plated trigger. Mounted with exhibition quality, California Claro walnut with very beautifully checkered & fleur-de-lis carved, Ithaca trademark, reverse tapered forearm and pistol grip stock with carved & checkered side panels & wrist with Monte Carlo comb, 14” over a Decelerator pad. Receiver & appended metal parts are beautifully engraved in the classic Grade 6 patterns with a gold Indian with bow & arrow on left side and a 2-tone gold trap shooter on right side, all surrounded by foliate patterns with punch dot background. Bottom front of receiver has Ithaca’s trademark eagle & trigger bow is inlaid with gold initials “JJY”. Engraving patterns extend 3-1/4” up over chamber areas and both sides of bbl reinforcements. Left side bbl reinforcement has “ITHACA CLASSIC DOUBLES” and right side ‘KNICKERBOCKER”, each in a ribbon. There is a matching pattern, 1-3/8” on each side of muzzle. Bore diameter: 729. Bore restriction: .034. Wall thickness: .040. Drop at rear of comb: 1-1/4”, drop at front of comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 15.68 oz. CONDITION: As new, may have been fired, but if so, very little. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with the bbl blue bright & case colors vivid. Wood is sound and retains about all of its wonderful hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-60290 JR644 (9,000-12,000)

1833
$4,887.00

*SCARCE ITHACA 7E SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 278663T. Fine old trap gun with 34” bbl choked FULL with flat, matted, tapered, ventilated rib with three brass beads, two crossbolt bbl extensions, ejector & gold plated trigger. Mounted with exhibition quality, center crotch cut, sunburst pattern, American walnut with extensively checkered & carved, reverse tapered, black insert, beavertail forearm with push button release & pistol grip stock with extensively checkered & carved side panels & wrist, 14-1/4” over an old Pachmayr trap pad. Receiver has full coverage, very well executed engraving with a gold pointer on left side, a gold setter on right side & a gold American spread-winged eagle holding arrows in his talons with a platinum head & neck. Trigger guard has bust of a bull elk. All animals are executed in deep relief & fine detail. Balance of receiver has intertwined patterns of acanthus leaves & berries. Opening lever, top tang & trigger guard are engraved to match, as is forend iron. Engraving extends over sides & top of bbl and has maker’s name in a ribbon on each side. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restriction: .034. Wall thickness: 041. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 6.08 oz. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains a satin restored finish. Receiver retains traces of case colors in most sheltered areas with balance having faded to silver. Stock has a crack in left side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with some oil staining on back end of forearm & around wrist and overall retains most of an old restored finish with a few light scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a scratch in top. 4-56695 JR576 (4,000-6,000)

1834
$4,370.00

*HIGH QUALITY HEYM SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 5895. Fine boxlock trap gun with sideplates having a 32” bbl choked IMP-MOD with flat ventilated rib, a red ivory dbl front bead with silver middle bead, dbl bite crossbolt bbl extensions with dbl underbite & ejector. Bbl is engraved on right side “SLOAN’S SPORTING GOODS CO. INC.” and “NEW-YORK” on left side. Mounted with replacement, center crotch cut, flame grain, American walnut with checkered, deep, heavy forearm & pistol grip stock with Monte Carlo comb, 14-1/4” over a White Line pad and a 1/4” extension. Grip cap has a blank gold initial oval. Sideplates are very beautifully engraved in typical Germanic style with three pheasants in a very detailed scene with another pheasant toward front. Right sideplate has equally detailed scenes of two large flying ducks at rear & a smaller flying duck forward. Side reinforcements & fences are very deep relief engraved in oak leaf & acorn patterns with balance of receiver having about 70% coverage, very fine foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Maker’s name is on bottom. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match. Bore diameter: .733. Bore restriction: .022. Wall thickness: .056. Drop at rear of comb: 1-1/2”, drop at front of comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Receiver retains about 50% case colors in sheltered areas, bright over top with sideplates & balance of receiver faded to silver. Wood is sound with minor storage marks and retains about all of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60663 JR545 (3,000-4,000)

1835
$0.00

*FRANCOTTE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 81463. Fine Belgian made trap gun with 34-1/8” oct to rnd bbl choked IMP-MOD with flat, matted, ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, dbl underbite & ejector. Right top flat is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” and left side “U.S. AGENTS NEW-YORK”. Mounted with nicely figured, French walnut with long checkered, heavy, beavertail forearm & Monte Carlo pistol grip stock, 14” over a Decelerator pad. Receiver is unengraved with maker’s name on each side. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .021. Wall thickness: .048. Drop at rear of comb: 2”. Drop at front of comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 2.88 oz. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95-96% strong restored blue & receiver 30-40% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks, showing heavy wear and retains a fine oil finish. Ejector is soft & needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-60360 JR645 (1,500-2,500)

1836
$4,485.00

*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN S19800C. Fine trap gun with 30-3/8” single bbl, choked MOD, with Simmons rib, Bradley white ivory front bead & ivory middle bead. Mounted with beautiful flame grain, American walnut with checkered semi-schnable tip beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, 14” over a Pachmayr trap pad & about an inch of spacers. Stock has a smooth, hard rubber grip cap. Receiver, trigger guard & forend cap are silver plated. Receiver & appended metal parts are beautifully engraved with two setters on left side and two pointers on right side, surrounded with extremely beautiful foliate & floral arabesque patterns with a gold inlaid crown on thumb lever pivot. Engraving extends about 1-5/8” over chamber area of bbl. Bore diameter: .730. Bore restriction: .010. Wall thickness: .038. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 4.16 oz. CONDITION: Good to very good. Both metal & wood retain about all of a professionally restored finish. Bbl is slightly loose on hinge pin. Forearm has a bruise on left side and shows heavy wear. Buttstock appears to have a repair through wrist, showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59267 JR464 (3,000-5,000)

1837
$29,325.00

*CASED PERAZZI CUSTOM ENGRAVED 4-BBL SKEET SET. Cal. 12, 20, 28 ga. & 410. SN 46735. Spectacular Angelo Bee engraved set with 27-1/2” bbls, all with Bradley white ivory beads & brass middle beads. It has ejectors, & single non-selective trigger. The 12 ga. bbls are ported. Mounted with spectacular, center feather crotch cut, exhibition quality, American walnut with four ribbon carved & checkered beavertail forearms & pistol grip stock, also ribbon carved & checkered, with rosewood grip cap, 14-3/4” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Grip cap has a gold diamond inlay engraved “J.L. DOCKWILLER” on one edge & “GUNSMITHS” on other edge. Receiver is wonderfully engraved & gold inlaid, signed on left rear edge “ABEE 78”. Decoration consists of two highly detailed, raised gold woodcock & two demon birdheads on left side in 2-color gold with branches & leaves in background. Right side is nearly a mirror image with two raised gold grouse & bottom has two raised gold quail, also with two demon heads & a 2-color branch with leaves surrounded by gold wire scrolls. Bottom edges of receiver have raised gold leaf & branches and the trigger bow & opening lever have demon heads with raised gold decorative wire. Entire receiver has gold wire borders. Safety & top tang are engraved to match. Chamber area of bbls, sides of bbl reinforcements & forend iron have 2-color raised gold wire inlay. Accompanied by a red, ultra-suede lined, black leather, custom trunk case compartmented in bottom for all pieces & parts plus a Perazzi stock wrench & keys. CONDITION: Extremely fine, may have been fired after custom finish & re-wooding, but if so very little. It retains virtually all of its brilliant custom finish to both metal & wood. Stock work is magnificent with near perfect wood to metal fit. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-59125 JR325 (12,500-17,500)

1838
$12,650.00

*WONDERFUL WALTER KOLOUCH UPGRADE ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 4-BBL SKEET SET. Cal. 12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga., 410. SN 9139. 1973 produced shotgun with four 28″ bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with ventilated ribs, Bradley white ivory front beads with metal middle beads, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with ten raised gold animals executed in tremendous detail consisting of three pheasants & a setter in a woodland scene on left side, three partridges & a pointer in a woodland scene on right side, a woodcock on bottom & a duck on trigger bow. Vignettes are all surrounded by exquisitely executed relief arabesque pattern engraving with gold wire borders & gold wire in patterns on bottom. Bottom of receiver has six platinum or silver oak leaves & trigger bow, two more. Sliding breech & opening lever combined have three more platinum or silver oak leaves. Engraving extends 2-1/4″ up bbls with gold wire worked into patterns on both sides. Calibers are in gold at breech end of ribs & top tang is signed “ENG. W. KOLOUCH / McMINNVILLE, ORE”. Mounted with extremely beautiful, feather crotch, sunburst, French walnut with ribbon & fleur-de-lis carved & checkered forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-3/4″ over a thin Pachmayr pad. Accompanied by its orig leather dbl sided motor case compartmented for stocked receiver & forend on one side & four bbls on other side. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight with 410 bbls: 8 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired since engraving but very little. Metal retains virtually all of its crisp custom blue & wood virtually all of its custom varnish with a few small nicks & scratches & some chemical spotting down left side of buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Checkering has little or no hand grease indicating very little handling since finish. 4-56670 (12,500-17,500)

1839
$0.00

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 32 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 3-BBL SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 4421. Custom set with 26”, 28” & 32” bbls. The 26” & 28” bbls are choked SKEET/SKEET; the 32” bbls are choked FULL/IMP-MOD. The 26” & 28” bbls are serial numbered to receiver, while the 32” bbls are unnumbered. All have tapered, matted, ventilated ribs with Bradley orange ivory front beads & silver center beads. They have ejectors & receiver has sgl selective trigger. Mounted with extremely beautiful, streaky, honey & chocolate, French walnut with custom checkered & carved beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with checkered raised side panels, 13-3/4” over a Decelerator pad. Receiver & appended metal parts are wonderfully engraved in best quality Germanic style, probably at Krieghoff or certainly under their influence, by Eric Buessler & has his “EB” signature on left side. Left side has large vignette engraved in deep relief, of two flying pheasants & two pointers in a very detailed field scene with a log shack in background. Right side, also signed “EB”, has large deep relief engraved vignette of two foxes & five ducks in a very detailed marsh scene. Bottom has a slightly smaller vignette, also signed “EB”, with very detailed scene of two spaniels & five quail in a woodland scene. Trigger bow has a deep relief engraved squirrel on a limb. All engraving is surrounded by very well executed foliate arabesque patterns. Thumb lever is pierced engraved with a boar’s head. Engraving extends about 4-1/4” up bbls & about 2-3/4” from muzzles and around bbl bands. Accompanied by an aluminum Nasco case, compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver, forearm & one set of bbls and in top for the other two sets of bbls and a set of sub-caliber tubes, probably by Purbaugh, in calibers 20 & 28 ga. and 410. Also included is a small plastic mallet & tube driving tool. 26” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .729, bottom – .733. Bore restrictions: top – .007, bottom – .010. Wall thickness: top – .042, bottom – .039. 28” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .745, bottom – .745. Bore restrictions: top – .005, bottom – .005. Wall thickness: top – .041, bottom – .028. 32” Bbls: Bore diameter: top – .726, bottom – .723. Bore restrictions: top – .025, bottom – .017. Wall thickness: top – .042, bottom – .046. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight with 26” bbls: 7 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to have had little or no use since being finished. Retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood. Blue is strong & bright & coin finish on receiver & other metal is clean & bright. Wood is sound with no discernable flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case & tubes are fine. 4-59147 JR337 (12,500-17,500)

1840
$0.00

*KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 OVER/UNDER SKEET GUN WITH KOLAR TUBE SET. Cal. 12, 20, 28 ga. & 410. SN 13066. Fine custom set with 30” 12 ga. bbls, open ribs with flat matted ventilated rib, white ivory Bradley front bead & silver middle bead. Bbls have screw chokes & have been ported. They have ejectors & receiver has an adjustable sgl selective gold plated trigger. Mounted with highly figured, honey & chocolate, marblecake, French walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with adjustable comb, 14-1/8” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with extremely fine, foliate & floral engraving patterns with a large vignette of three gold bobwhite quail on left side, two flying geese on right side & a partridge on bottom, all in very highly detailed background scenes. Left side is signed, what appears to be “PASOTTE”. Hinge pin screw & keeper screw are engraved to match. Accompanied by a fine, black velvet lined, aluminum Kolar case, compartmented in bottom for stocked receiver, forearm, bbls, a plastic mallet, choke lube, choke tube wrench & nine spare chokes, two are installed in 12 ga. bbls giving a total of eleven chokes. CONDITION: Very fine, has been used but not abused. Overall retains most of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood with minor handling & use marks on stock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-59126 (9,000-12,000)

1841
$0.00

*REMINGTON MODEL 3200 CUSTOM ENGRAVED OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN OU5370. Fine Remington with 25-3/8” superposed bbls choked SKEET/SKEET, ventilated rib with Bradley white ivory front bead & silver middle bead. Mounted with replacement, very nicely figured checkered American walnut with beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over a thick black “KICK-EEZ” pad. Receiver & appended metal parts are coin finished & beautifully engraved in deep Germanic style, similar to Krieghoff Crown Grade engraving with a gold fox & two gold pheasants on left side, three flying gold geese on right side, all executed in great detail with wonderful background scenes. All surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Trigger guard has oak leaf patterns. Accompanied by a black leather covered, red felt lined, trunk case, compartmented for stocked receiver & bbls. Bore diameter: top – .726, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .005, bottom – .005. Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .035. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 11.2 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their bright custom blue with balance of metal retaining about all of its French gray finish. Opening lever is a plum blue. Wood is sound with sharp checkering & retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59124 JR326 (7,500-12,500)

1842
$8,625.00

*CASED ENGRAVED KRIEGHOFF MONTE CARLO GRADE MODEL 32 4-BBL TARGET SET. Cal. 12 ga. SN 515. Early Krieghoff made in 1959 with one set of matching numbered 30” bbls (#1) choked FULL/IMP-MOD that have possibly been opened up slightly. They have a matted, ventilated rib with Raybar front sight & silver middle bead with ejectors & receiver fitted with a Miller sgl selective trigger. Bottom flat on bbl is dated “5 59”. Also accompanying is a set of 32” over/under bbls (#2) choked FULL/MOD with bottom bbl having been opened from FULL. Additionally accompanied by two over sgl bbls, both 32”, one choked MOD (#3) & the other choked IMP/CYL (#4). All have ventilated ribs with the three extra bbls having Bradley white ivory front beads & silver middle beads. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain walnut with skip-line checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with Monte Carlo comb, 14” over a new Pachmayr White Line pad. Receiver is engraved in Germanic style, in great detail, with two silver bird dogs & three silver partridge on left side, two silver pheasants & two hares on right side with a silver flying duck on bottom. “KRIEGHOFF” & model “32” are also in silver on bottom. Accompanied by chocolate brown leather, brown velvet lined motor case, compartmented for all pieces & parts, built for this shotgun. It also has a canvas cover. #1 BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .735, bottom – .735. Bore restrictions: top – .037, bottom – .027. Wall thickness: top – .033, bottom – .037. #2 BBLS: Bore diameter: top – .734, bottom – .732. Bore restrictions: top – .035, bottom – .019. Wall thickness: top – .043, bottom – .038. #3 BBL: Bore diameter: .732. Bore restriction: .031. Wall thickness: .044. #4 BBL: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restriction: .022 at about 1-3/4” from muzzle, .013 at muzzle. Wall thickness: .043. Drop at back of comb: 1-5/8”, drop at front of comb: 1-3/8”. Weight with 30” bbls (#1): 8 lbs. 3.84 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 96-98% strong, bright, orig, factory blue with good mechanics & bright shiny bores. Receiver is slightly dulled on bottom & on trigger guard with good color on sides & over top. Stock has a small hairline back of top tang with a couple of dents & creases in forearm & overall retains most of a dark red applied finish. Mechanics are fine. Case is fine, one side of zipper is damaged. 4-60662 (6,000-10,000)

1843
$5,175.00

*CASED BROWNING CITORI GRADE SIX 4-BBL SKEET SET. Cal. 12, 20, 28 ga. & 410. SN 16864PT6A3. Blue finish with four sets of 26” bbls with raised, flat, matted ribs, Bradley white ivory front beads & ivory center beads, all choked SKEET/SKEET. Mounted with very nicely figured feather & burl walnut with one checkered target forearm and a flat knob, pistol grip stock, 14-3/8” over its orig Browning waffle pad. It has a wide checkered gold plated trigger. Receiver is nicely engraved with two gold flying pheasant on left side, three gold ducks on right side, a gold setter on bottom & a gold quail on trigger bow, all surrounded with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns. All appended metal parts are engraved to match. Accompanied by a brown leatherette, brown lined, square corner Browning case. CONDITION: Very fine plus, has been fired. Metal retains most of its orig factory finish with very minor edge wear. Wood is sound with small nicks & scratches, one bruise on left side of buttstock & retains about 97-98% orig high gloss finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case is equally fine. 4-59127 JR321 (3,500-5,000)

1844
$1,955.00

*PERAZZI TRAP GUN IMPORTED BY ITHACA. Cal. 12 ga. SN 35705. Fine trap gun with 29-1/4” bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with wide, stepped, flat, serrated rib with dbl silver beads & ejectors. It has the Ithaca information on one side over chamber & Perazzi information on other side. Receiver has sgl non-selective trigger & is mounted with very nicely figured, custom, checkered, beavertail forearm & thumbhole stock with long, sweeping, Monte Carlo comb & rosewood grip cap, 14-5/8” over a Pachmayr White Line pad. Accompanied by a Browning, brown leatherette, round corner case for a 2-bbl set. Bore diameter: top – .726, bottom – .725. Bore restrictions: top – .044, bottom – .028. Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .029. Drop at front of comb: 1-1/8”, drop at rear of comb: 1”. Weight: 9 lbs. 9.6 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 98% strong orig blue with a spot of heavy pitting on bottom bbl under tip of forearm, with two or three other spots further back toward action. There is also pitting inside forend iron. Outside of forend iron also has some heavy pitting. There are other spots of pitting at top left corner where forearm touches bbl. There is also some fine pitting on breech face & top ejector. There are also spots of fine pitting around left rear edge of receiver where wood makes contact, leading one to suspect that this may be salt wood or certainly that it was stored in a very damp area. Receiver retains most of its orig, bright, factory case colors with about 96-97% of orig lacquer. Wood is sound with a heavy crackled finish & some loose varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is fine. 4-56706 JR338 (1,500-2,500)

1845
$14,375.00

CASED R.B. RODDA DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. 16 Bore. SN 838. Beautiful dbl rifle with 28” bbls, smooth, flat rib with tiny front sight and engraved 4-leaf rear sight graduated 50-200 yards. Front half of rib is hand matted & rear half is marked in gold Old English script “R.B. RODDA & CO. GUN MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT LONDON & CALCUTTA”. It has extractors with dbl underbites. Receiver is a rnd action with Purdey’s Patent bolt & thumb lever in front of trigger guard and marked on water table “PURDEY’S PATENT BOLT”. It has back action peninsula locks with stalking safeties. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky, French walnut with full checkered, splinter forearm secured with a sgl wedge and pistol grip stock with small cheekpiece, 14-1/2” over a steel shotgun buttplate. Receiver, lockplates & all appended metal parts are beautifully deep relief engraved with foliate & vine patterns and a fine stippled background. It has maker’s name in a ribbon on each lockplate. It appears that all metal, at one time, was gold washed as there are traces of gold in very sheltered areas. Buttplate is also beautifully engraved in Moorish patterns with a fine background. Bbls have a safari sling eye with a corresponding eye in buttstock. Grip cap is oval steel with scalloped edge, engraved to match. Accompanied by an orig, red velvet lined, oak & leather Rodda casing with inside of lid embossed in gold with all the maker’s information. Bottom is compartmented for the two pieces of the rifle and a complete set of ivory handled tools by Hawksley. The tools also include an orig Davis nutcracker style mold. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain 85-90% thin orig blue. Receiver, with traces of orig gold wash, retains a smooth, even blue/brown patina. Stock has a small chip back of top tang with a sliver missing from left side of forearm at bbl channel; otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and a long rub by buttplate. It retains most of its orig factory finish with some dark oil staining around receiver & lockplates. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Case exterior is soiled and water stained, missing some leather from top front of lid, but is completely sound & serviceable. Interior shows moderate to heavy wear with soil & some loose partitions. Tools & implements are all fine; retain most of their orig gold wash with a cracked handle on one or two pieces and case trimmer with its ivory handle cut off. Mold retains 60-70% bright orig blue. 4-59037 JR427 (5,000-8,000)

1846
$0.00

FINE J. POWELL & SON PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. About 11 bore. NSN. Fine English made shotgun with 28-1/2” laminated steel bbls with smooth, concave rib, marked with maker’s name & address. There are wide & narrow gold bands at breech end of rib. It has front action locks with dog ear hammers, nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns with trigger guard engraved to match. Mounted in very nicely figured, French walnut with checkered forestock secured with a sgl wedge through engraved escutcheons & straight stock, 14-1/4” over a smooth steel buttplate with long, stepped, engraved tang. Accompanied by a very early, walnut casing with the name “J.R. CRANDALL” painted on top. It is green velvet lined & compartment in bottom for shotgun and miscellaneous tools. There is a laquered Eley’s cap tin with brass repoussed top filled with a white powder and a smaller Eley’s cap tin filled with miscellaneous nipples and replacement turn screw blades for nipple wrench/turn screw handle also in the case. There is a wad cutter and a curious small set of nippers and a spring vice. Additionally and incongruously there is an empty cartridge box for 44-100 rifle cartridges by Crittendon & Tibbles with a picture of a Ballard rifle. There are also miscellaneous jags, brushes & mops for the orig cleaning rod. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains 25-30% thin twist pattern, being mostly a silver metal color. Lockplates retain case colors in sheltered areas with balance of metal a cleaned silver metal color. Wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches showing heavy wear and retains about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, smooth clean bores with a small ring about 6” from muzzle of left bbl. Exterior of case is fine, having a couple of grain checks in lid and four or five more in bottom. Lining is lightly faded with a few loose partitions. Cartridge box is soiled with water damage & one broken end. 4-60271 (2,000-3,000)

1847
$8,625.00

*VERY RARE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPER LIGHT SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 1453V72. Spectacular lightweight Browning with 26-3/8″ vent rib bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL, narrow matted rib with sgl bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured European walnut with checkered semi-schnable tipped forearm & straight stock, 14-1/2″ over a Browning black composition buttplate. Receiver is engraved in typical pigeon grade patterns of two flying pigeons on each side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has deep relief oak leaf & acorn patterns over top rear of receiver with other leaf patterns around front edge of top of receiver. Bottom of receiver has two clusters of flower blossoms. Forend iron is engraved to match. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Bore restrictions: top – .012, bottom – .008. Bore diameter: too – .609, bottom – .611. Weight: 5 lbs. 13.12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears new, but is, in fact, a complete professional restoration, possibly by the factory or the factory representative. Main tell-tale is the brighter polish on the bbl lug and forend iron. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59109 (10,000-15,000)

1848
$8,050.00

*SCARCE BROWNING MIDAS GRADE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 2031J7. Beautiful little Browning with 26-3/8” superposed bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with very nicely figured, streaky French walnut with tapered, checkered, target forearm & flat knob, short tang, pistol grip stock, 14-1/2” over an orig Browning pad. Receiver & appended metal are beautifully engraved with typical Midas patterns consisting of three raised gold pheasants on left side, three raised gold ducks on right side with both vignettes surrounded by their elliptical gold wire borders. Bottom of receiver has a small raised gold quail. All vignettes are surrounded by very well executed, deep intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns. Both sides of receiver are signed “A. CROUSSE”. This is a salt gun with some fine pitting where stock meets receiver and appears to have been factory refinished under recall program. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its fine factory style finish to both metal & wood. Bottom ejector is not functioning, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores. 4-59295 JR642 (8,000-12,000)

1849
$3,737.00

*EARLY BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 9J39. Fine early Grade 1 Browning with 26-7/16″ vent rib bbls with dbl beads, ejectors & sgl selective trigger, choked FULL/MOD. Mounted with straight grain light colored European walnut with rnd checkered forearm & long tang rnd knob stock, 14″ over a Browning black composition buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of what may be a factory restored finish as they are a little more satin then orig finish. Receiver may also have been factory restored. Wood is orig with minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Stock is shortened. Buttplate is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bores. 4-55512 (1,500-2,500)

1849a
$2,415.00

*CASED BELGIAN BROWNING GRADE 1 LIGHTNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 22841S4. Fine early Lightning built on a 12 ga. frame with 26-1/2″ bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with flat matted rib, Bradley ivory front bead with ivory center bead, ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Receiver has standard early light engraving patterns. Mounted with nicely figured light colored European walnut with checkered rnd field style forearm & long tang rnd knob stock with raised side panels, 14-1/4″ over orig Browning composition buttplate. Accompanied by a rnd corner brown leatherette covered tan fleece lined Browning case. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Retains virtually all of its bright factory finish to both metal & wood with some faint edge wear on receiver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Appears to have been used very little & handled very little as there is no hand grease apparent in checkering. Case is excellent. 4-55513 (1,000-1,500)

1850
$1,552.00

BROWNING CITORI OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 20152PZ183. Fine field gun with 28” bbls, choked FULL /.MOD with narrow ventilated rib, single bead ejectors and gold-plated single selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured burled walnut with checkered grasping groove forearm and flat knob stock 14-1/8” over a Browning black composition buttplate. The receiver is lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Drop at heel: 2-1/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 6 lbs. 9.6 oz.. CONDITION: As new. May have been fired, but if so, very little. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal and wood with only a minor blemish and a tiny scratch on the buttstock with another one or two on the forearm. Crisp mechanics. Brilliant, shiny bores. 4-58375 JR594 (1,400-1,700)

1851
$1,265.00

*VERY EARLY BROWNING SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 8728. St. Louis Browning with plain 28” bbls with matted top, front bead on pedestal, choked MOD/IMP-CYL. It has ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with streaky French walnut with checkered rnd field forearm and long tang rnd knob stock, 14” over a crystallized White Line pad. Receiver is plain & undecorated with only Browning name & trademark on bottom. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 97-98% strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 95% orig blue, dull on bottom, with some spots of fine rust on sides. Forend iron is a blue/gray patina. Wood is sound with heavily crazed buttstock finish with some crackling & loose varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-58857 (800-1,200)

1852
$2,415.00

BELGIAN BROWNING GRADE I SUPERPOSED SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 17156S69. Although this shotgun is in the salt range, there is no evidence whatsoever of any salt corrosion anywhere visible on gun. It has 28” bbls, choked MOD/IMP-CYL with ventilated rib, sgl bead, ejectors & gold plated sgl selective trigger. Mounted with its orig wood, serial numbered to gun, with beautiful, flame grain & checkered rnd field forearm with short tang, flat knob stock, 14-1/4” over a Browning, black composition buttplate. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.8 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Has been fired but very little. Retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish to both metal & wood with a few minor handling & storage marks in stock finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-58376 JR577 (1,750-2,250)

1853
$0.00

*ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 32OO TRAP GUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 32882. Spectacular custom engraved and gold inlayed trap gun with 30” vent rib bbls, choked FULL IMP/MOD. It has dbl beads with single selective trigger and ejectors. The wood is very nicely figured crotch cut walnut with checkered, large, square-end forearm and pistol grip stock, 14 1/2” over an original Brown Remington waffle pad. The original grip cap is mottled brown plastic. The receiver, trigger guard and forend iron are beautifully engraved in heavy Germanic style with vignettes of a pointer and three flushing pheasants all in raised gold in a field scene on the left side of the receiver. The right side has a similar vignette of a setter and three flushing quail in gold in a field scene and the bottom of the receiver has a smaller vignette of a raised gold retriever carrying a duck. The trigger bow has raised gold initials, in script, “DMS”. All the vignettes are outlined with gold wire and surrounded by about 80% coverage of foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. The trigger bow, forend iron and about 1 1/2” up the top bbl and along with the flared sides of the mono block are identically engraved. The receiver, trigger guard, forend iron and sides of the mono lock are bright finished. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains most of its fine custom finish to both metal and wood with minor handling and storage marks with a couple of bruises on the buttstock. Lower bbl apparently has been opened to its current choke as it is marked “FULL”. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bores. A truly beautiful custom gun. 4-60273 (3,250-5,250)

1854
$2,012.00

*EMILIO RIZZINI MODEL TRII OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 12 & 16 ga. SN A83740. Fine over/under with two sets of 26” superposed bbls with narrow, serrated, ventilated ribs, ejectors & gold-plated sgl selective trigger. The 12 ga. bbls have factory screw chokes, of which there are three: full, modified & improved cylinder. The 16 ga. bbls are choked FULL/MOD. Mounted with checkered, straight grain walnut with beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-5/8” over its orig thin waffle pad. Wrist has a palm swell on right side. Receiver is blue finish with light engraved decorations on sides. Accompanied by its orig, blue, Styrofoam lined cardboard box & an orig Rizzini plastic hard case, compartmented in bottom for all pieces of this shotgun. Also accompanied by its orig proof house papers and instruction manual. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.32 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, has been fired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a couple of small dings on comb & a few other minor nicks & handling marks. Forearm appears to be without flaws. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Box & case are equally new. 4-58385 JR333 (1,750-2,750)

1855
$2,070.00

*VERY EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 32 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 305. Fine early Remington with 30” superposed bbls choked FULL/MOD with factory ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. It has open side ribs. Mounted with nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with checkered, wrap around forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Hawkins waffle pad. Receiver is engraved with a pointer on left side, setter on right side and bust of a spaniel holding a duck on bottom. Bore diameter: top – .728, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .016, bottom – .034. Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .041. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 11.52 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains a complete, very professional restoration to both metal & wood. Blue is bright, stock finish is strong. There are two hairlines back of top tang & another back of bottom tang, otherwise wood is sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-58377 JR571 (2,000-2,500)

1856
$460.00

*MIIDA MODEL 2200 SUPERPOSED TRAP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN K165050. Japanese continuation of the venerable Winchester Model 101 over/under shotgun. It has 29-3/4” bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with Broadway style ventilated rib, Bradley white ivory front bead, silver middle bead, ejectors & sgl selective trigger. Mounted with nicely figured walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock with raised side panels & a Weatherby style grip cap with white diamond inlay, 14” over a Pachmayr White Line trap pad that is probably orig to this gun. Receiver is etch engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & all metal is coin finished. Drop at heel: 2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.72 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired, but very little. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-56705 JR555 (750-1,250)

1857
$0.00

*RARE & HISTORIC R.G. OWEN CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD RIFLE BUILT FOR & USED BY KERMIT ROOSEVELT. Cal. 30-06. SN 2 or 47528. Beautiful custom rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with 4-leaf, matted, express rear sight, one standing, three folding, appear to be graduated to 400 yards, mounted on a custom, matted, quarter rib. Top of bbl is engraved “R.G. OWEN, SAUQUOIT, N.Y.”. Receiver ring & rear bridge are matted to match. Receiver ring & left side of bridge have an early scope mount, missing scope. Bolt knob is nicely knurled with a flower blossom engraving. Mounted in a very nicely figured, 1-pc tiger-striped, walnut stock with horn forend tip and custom grip cap with a trap, straight comb with shadow cheekpiece, 13-1/2” over a fine checkered, Niedner buttplate with trap. Forestock & wrist are beautifully checkered with about 22 lines per inch. Sides of forestock have a folding hook for resting against a tree to shoot. Bottom of stock & bottom of bbl have narrow sling swivels containing an old military style, leather sling. Left side of receiver, on cutoff housing and on bolt handle are stamped with a “2”, while the 5-digit number “47528” is stamped on front of grip. Floorplate is engraved “KERMIT ROOSEVELT’S / CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD SPORTING RIFLE SERIAL NO. 2 / WITH WHICH HE HUNTED MARCO POLO SHEEP, IBIS (sic) / THE GIANT PANDA, WHITETAIL DEER, AND OTHER SPECIES / C. 1915 TO 1939 / ‘EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON’”. Trigger guard has gold inlaid intertwined initials “KR”. Accompanied by the orig, full length, leather, safari case for this rifle with one U.S. Customs sticker on side and a partial, very old airline sticker on the other. Also accompanied by a book entitled Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter, Roosevelt. Additionally accompanied by another book, Theodore Roosevelt Outdoorsman, Wilson, autographed by the author & Tweed Roosevelt. Page 148 mentions this very rifle, by serial number, and it has a full & complete description of this rifle on p. 290. One additional accompaniment is a color lithograph picture of Theodore Roosevelt carrying his Springfield made, custom rifle, in a winter mountain scene, approaching a bear at bay, surrounded by hounds with two other hunters & horses in background. One further accompaniment is a 3-page letter from R.L. Wilson describing this rifle. He credits Kermit Roosevelt with designing the hooks on sides of forestock. This is one of, if not the, most important Kermit Roosevelt items held in private hands today. He was a consummate hunter & conservationist along side his famous father. Their relationship was such that they often shared their guns. Kermit served in the Army during WWI and WWII and died serving in Alaska in WWII. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & receiver retain a thin, plum blue patina showing moderate to. Floorplate is a thin blue/gray patina and trigger guard retains 75-80% orig blue with some rust around gold initials. Grip cap retains 75-80% strong orig case colors. Stock has a couple of hairlines back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish showing moderate wear to checkering. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Books are fine with the print crisp & clear. The case shows a long lifetime of hard wear with a flexed section in middle, lots of wear & rubs with broken strap & hinges, missing sling and rear metal sling loop 4-59033 (40,000-50,000)

1858
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ENGRAVED & SHELHAMMER STOCKED CUSTOM MAGNUM MAUSER RIFLE. Cal. 375 H&H Mag. NSN. Spectacular custom rifle with 25” tapered rnd bbl with an English Jeffery-Farquhrason ramp front sight with thick Rocky Mountain shaped blade. There is no provision for a rear bbl sight and receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48M receiver sight with target knobs. Mounted in very nicely figured French walnut with straight grain through wrist and horn forend tip with case-hardened reinforcing bolt through forestock. It is checkered in 24-line deluxe patterns on forestock & wrist with a Rigby grip cap with trap and steel buttplate with 2-cartridge trap which were taken from the same Rigby rifle as the action. Stock was made by renowned stock maker, Tom Shelhammer of Michigan. Bbl is by Joe Pfeifer of California, with a Pfeifer Premium Grade blank and sights are installed by W.F. Vickery of Boise, ID. The central part of rifle is the Mauser magnum action with rear square bridge. Entire receiver, trigger guard, floorplate, bolt handle, shroud & safety and three areas on bbl are exquisitely engraved in extremely fine, foliate arabesque patterns with a fine punch dot background. This work was accomplished by a master engraver with supreme skill on the order of Winston Churchill or someone of that stature. The large diameter chamber area of bbl has the deep relief engraved vignette of two fighting bull elk & floorplate has the fantastic large vignette of a hunter holding a scoped rifle with a large, extremely well proportioned and anatomically correct grizzly bear in foreground and a mountain range in background. The two bull elk on bbl are equally well proportioned. Bolt knob has a scalloped edge, hexagonal shaped, checkered panel and the edge of safety is checkered. The grip cap is engraved to match and it, along with the trigger guard & floorplate, are finished bright. Accompanied by a copy of the 7th Edition, 1953 of The Gun Digest, where on pp. 66-69 is a complete narrative of the building of this rifle by Peyton Autry including several photographs. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl, receiver, bolt handle, shroud, striker & safety retain virtually all of their beautiful custom blue finish. Bolt body & extractor, along with follower are finished bright. Floorplate, trigger guard & grip cap are also finished bright & retain about all of this fine finish. Stock is sound with crisp checkering and a minor storage mark or two and retains virtually all of its crisp orig finish. Buttplate is equally new. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Book is fine. 4-59251 JR689 (15,000-20,000)

1859
$6,325.00

*FINE RIGBY MAUSER-ACTION CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 270 Win. SN 6387. Beautiful bolt action hunting & sporting rifle with 24″ sporter weight, tapered, rnd bbl, engraved on the top “J. Rigby & Co. London, England”. Left side of receiver ring is engraved “CALIBRE/.270 WINCHESTER” right side is engraved “Made in/England”. Receiver is mounted with bases & rings containing a Zeiss Diatal-Z 6X42 Scope with three heavy posts & crosshair reticle. Bolt knob has two panel checkering. Mounted in very nicely figured, 1-pc English walnut stock with fine checkered forearm and capped pistol grip with Monte Carlo comb & cheek piece with solid red rubber pad. It has sling swivel studs in buttstock & forestock. The reinforcing crossbolt is nicely engraved on each end, and it has a thumb safety on the right side. CONDITION: As new, has been fired, but very little. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are fine. Crisp optics and brilliant shiny bore. 4-59148 (4,500-7,500)

1860
$6,210.00

*SCARCE MAUSER K-ACTION TYPE M BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 257 Roberts. SN 96474. Beautiful short action Mauser with 20” tapered rnd bbl, engraved on top “REBARRELED BY GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK” with the caliber engraved on left side of chamber area. It has ramp front sight with Griffin & Howe’s trademark hood, no provision for a rear barrel sight and is mounted with a Lyman 48M receiver sight. Receiver ring is stippled. Mounted in nicely figured, slab sawed walnut, 1-pc full stock with steel nose cap, a sling loop with an added deluxe Griffin & Howe base, checkered forestock & pistol grip with steel grip cap & cheekpiece, 13” over a hand checkered, steel buttplate with trap that has Mauser banner on lid. There is a silver oval plate on bottom engraved “ETTARI”. It has a checkered trigger with large trigger guard & a lever opening floorplate marked “MADE IN GERMANY”. It also has a spoon handle bolt with crosshatched bolt body & extractor. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains virtually all of its fine Griffin & Howe custom finish with some edge wear on trigger bow and grip cap. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig finish, possibly a Griffin & Howe restoration. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59253 JR690 (5,500-7,500)

1861
$4,887.00

*FINE RIGBY BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 7620, Rigby #3091. Beautiful half stock sporting rifle, built on a standard Mauser action with stripper slot & thumb notch, with 25” tapered rnd bbl, with Jeffery-Farquhrason style ramp front sight and Rigby’s 2-leaf platinum line express rear sight with third leaf a 1,000 yard ladder sight. Top of bbl, in front of sight, has maker’s name & address. Striker has a Rigby’s Patent peep sight dovetailed into rear edge. It has standard Mauser trigger guard & floorplate. Mounted in a beautiful tiger-striped, 1-pc walnut stock with checkered forestock & rnd knob, pistol grip butt, 14-1/2” over a thick, solid, red pad. Bottom of bbl has a sling eye with a corresponding stud in the stock. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains most of its bright orig factory finish with slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & bolt retain most of their orig finish with some thinning over rear bridge. Stock is sound and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59207 JR693 (3,500-5,000)

1862
$2,012.00

*H. BARELLA MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 9.3X62 Mauser. SN 10890. Between the wars German sporting rifle with 23” oct to rnd bbl, full matted rib with pedestal front sight and 2-leaf express rear sight. Receiver ring is stippled and there is light engraving over receiver, trigger guard & floorplate. It has a spoon handle bolt & dbl set triggers. Mounted in very nicely figured French walnut with checkered forestock and pistol grip butt with fluted horn grip cap, cheekpiece & basket weave, pressed horn buttplate. It has a safari sling swivel on bottom of bbl and a corresponding swivel on buttstock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & all iron retains about all of its orig factory blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang; otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of an old professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59208 JR694 (2,000-3,500)

1863
$3,450.00

*FINE GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 243. SN 354667. Fine hunting rifle with 22” tapered rnd bbl with ramp front sight, missing hood, and marked on top “GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK” with the G&H number “2358”. Bolt, rails, follower & extractor are all nicely jeweled & bolt knob is knurled. Mounted in a nicely figured, streaky, French or Circassian walnut, 1-pc stock with Griffin & Howe’s trademark black forend cap & steel capped, pistol grip butt, with cheekpiece 13-3/4” over a checkered Niedner buttplate. Bottom of stock has a gold initial oval engraved “J.H.M.” Stock also has sling swivel studs. Receiver is mounted with Redfield Jr. bases & rings containing a Leupold Vari-X II 3X9X scope. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains 96-97% strong custom Griffin & Howe blue. Wood is sound with small scrapes on left side by receiver & usual handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its fine Griffin & Howe finish. Apparently, at one time, the stock sat in water and has left a dark 1/2” stain at heel which also rusted buttplate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot of rust that should clean. 4-59206 JR691 (2,000-3,000)

1864
$1,265.00

*SEDGLEY CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 WCF. SN 75154 Sedgley number 430. Fine custom rifle with 24″ Sedgley tapered rnd bbl, sleeved ramp front sight with a Lyman 48S receiver sight with target knobs. Top of bbl is marked “R.F. SEDGLEY, INC. PHILA PA U.S.A.”. It has the Sedgley “S” in a circle with the cal. marking on the left side at the chamber area. Bolt face has been sleeved and the extractor extended, for the smaller cartridge rim with the addition of a custom spring loaded ejector assist. Floor plate has Sedgley’s patent magazine attached. Receiver ring & bbl are mounted with target blocks containing a Winchester A5 scope. Mounted in very nicely figured, checkered, straight grain American walnut with schnable tip forestock and capped pistol grip butt with checkered steel, Winchester style buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain virtually all of their beautiful high polish custom blue with a freckle or two of light surface rust. Floor plate retains about 90% strong custom blue with light surface rust. Scope has a series of scratches toward the back end, otherwise scope body and rings contain most of their orig factory blue, with a small cleaned area by one of the screw holes. Stock has a series of scratches on the left side, with light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its bright custom finish. Mechanics & optics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58754 JR237 (800-1,200)

1865
$7,475.00

*SCARCE MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER PREMIER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. .358Win (Very rare cal. no longer produced). SN 33174. Spectacular full stock carbine with 20″ stepped, tapered rnd bbl with gold bead, ramp mounted, front sight with hood and 2-leaf express rear sight. Mounted in very highly figured, full length English walnut stock with checkered forestock and pistol grip, with Monte Carlo cheek piece & black composition buttplate & grip cap with white spacers. It has dbl set triggers & sling swivels. Chamber area of bbl is engraved “PREMIER”. Receiver ring is deep relief engraved with a Grizzly bear in a very detailed mountain scene with oak leaf & acorn borders. Rear edges of receiver & spoon handle bolt also have layerd oak leaf & acorn motifs. Left side of receiver, by the ejection port & edges of the top tang, has a fine border engraving. Bolt stop has oak leaf & arabesque pattern engraving. Floor-plate & trigger guard are also spectacularly engraved with deep relief bull moose in a woods scene on the floorplate, and a deep relief Chamois with oak leaves on the trigger bow. Floorplate also has the Steyr trademark & the Stoeger Arms import mark. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc heavy cardboard box with black & yellow end label. Box contains orig packing material, orig target & a small parts list. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a few minor handling & storage nicks with a rub on the left side and on the cheek piece. Bolt head has a small spot of pitting on the side. Blue is brilliant. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Box is very fine. 4-56616 JR223 (7,000-10,000)

1866
$0.00

*CUSTOM SWITCH-BARREL LEFT HAND REMINGTON BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY GARY STILES. Cal. 300 Weatherby Mag & 416 Remington Mag. SN A6282202. Fantastic custom rifle by master gunsmith, Gary Stiles with two 24” bbls with ramp front sights, gold bead caterpillar blades & fixed stalking sight on a quarter rib. Calibers are engraved over chamber area & Mr. Stiles’ signature appears on inside of bbl takedown rings. Mounted with gray Rutland Plywood laminated stock with checkered forestocks & capped pistol grip, 13-3/4” over a solid red pad. Each bbl has a safari sling mount with a mortised base on bottom of stock. Grip cap has a trap with a spare front sight with large night bead. Takedown system is very clever with 4-part interrupted threads & a spring loaded pin in bottom of forearms which mate with a corresponding hole & spring loaded detent in stock face. Bolt knob has very well executed 4-panel checkering with Talley mounts on receiver. It has a custom checkered tang safety, custom top right side bolt release & custom floorplate with a custom trigger. Accompanied by two Leupold scopes, one for each bbl with one being a Vari-X III 1.5-5X and the other a Vari-X IIC 3-9X. Both have satin finish with quick dismount rings. Also accompanied by a Nasco aluminum case with custom interior by Vermont Custom Cases. Also accompanying are approx. virgin nickeled Remington cases & seventy once fired Remington nickeled cases for the 416 magnum. Additionally includes a set of Redding dies, approx. 150 Hornady 400 grain round nose bullets, approx. 150 A-Square Dead-Tough 400 grain soft bullets and a sealed box of fifty Nosler 400 grain Spitzer partition bullets. Additionally included for the 300 Weatherby magnum are 40-rds of Remington 200 grain factory ammunition and 40-rds of factory Remington 178 grain extended range cartridges. A set of RCBS dies and approx. 100-rds of Weatherby brass. Consignor states that this rifle has accompanied him on several African safaris & that he has taken numerous game in both Africa & North America. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As noted, has been hunted, but retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal & wood with only a minor handling mark or two. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Crisp optics. Case is very fine. 4-58383 JR339 (5,000-7,000)

1867
$2,185.00

*MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER SEQUOIA MODEL BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 515. Fine half stock sporting rifle with 24” tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with 3-leaf express rear sight, graduated 200-400 yards. Receiver is mounted with claw mounts with an adjustable base containing a Schmidt & Bender 4X36 scope. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted in straight grain walnut 1-pc stock with checkered forestock & semi-pistol grip, 13-1/2: over a soft Decelerator pad. Trigger guard is engraved with initials “W.O.J.” CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains most of its orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and loss of finish on rear scope mount and cutoff. Trigger guard is a thin blue patina. Stock is sound with minor handling & use marks and a couple of small gouges near toe and retains most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Optics are crisp. 4-59210 JR692 (1,500-2,500)

1868
$2,587.00

*RARE MAUSER TYPE M FULL STOCK, BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 8X60mm. SN 106879. Beautiful carbine length rifle with 20” rnd bbl, ramp front sight with hood and 200 meter military style rear sight. Receiver is mounted with claw bases and receiver ring is knurled. Built on a standard action with stripper slot in rear bridge and a thumb notch on left side. It has matching numbered spoon handled bolt, shroud & safety. Mounted in very nicely figured French walnut, 1-pc stock with checkered forestock and pistol grip, 14-1/2” over a smooth steel buttplate with trap that has the Mauser banner and is numbered to rifle. It has a lever opening floorplate and has a sling loop on forestock & correspondingly on buttstock. This is a fine lightweight rifle, suitable for most light African & North American big game animals, a real classic. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a spot or two of light rust. Receiver has a couple of thin spots on left side of receiver ring, otherwise retains about all of its orig blue. Extractor retains most of its restored bright niter blue, while bolt body & shroud have been refinished. Wood is sound with numerous small handling & use nicks & scratches, a scrape on right side of butt with a few small bruises, another scrape on left side by receiver with a gouge in forestock checkering and otherwise retains generous amounts of orig varnish. Trigger guard & floorplate appear to be an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59254 JR688 (1,500-2,500)

1869
$0.00

*SCARCE MCMILLIAN BROS CUSTOM LEFT HAND BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 338 Win Mag. SN RT-1JEF. Built by the well known firm of Phoenix, AZ with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, without sights, built on on their wonderful custom action with spiral cut bolt to prevent binding, and Remington style extractor & thumb safety, marked on the side of the receiver “MC BROS”. Receiver is mounted with Millett bases & rings containing a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5X scope. It has a model ’70 style trigger guard and floor plate with socket head action screws. All the metal is a black satin phosphate finish. Mounted in a McMillian black synthetic stock with a Pachmayr Decelerator pad. Consignor states that he used this rifle to kill a 170 lb. leopard and that the rifle & leopard appeared in a 1996 Gray’s Sporting Journal article, a copy of which accompanies. Also accompanying is the orig target fired in 1993 which shows about a ½” group and finally accompanying is a photograph of the leopard and rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired and hunted, but retains virtually all of its orig finish to both metal & stock. Optics & mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-58379 JR219 (3,250-4,250)

1870
$1,150.00

*MAUSER DIPLOMAT MODEL 66 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. .458 Win mag. SN G17331. Beautiful sporting rifle with 25-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight, missing the hood, and dovetail mounted folding rear sight. It has the sliding breech short action with sliding breech block. It has coin finished receiver with deep Germanic style engraving of a bull and cow moose in a woodland/marsh scene on left side with two grizzly bears in a mountain scene on the right side. It is mounted in very nicely figured, 1-pc walnut stock with a white line spacer at the forend tip, with the tip having been cut from orig stock blank. It has skip line checkered forestock and pistol grip with Monte Carlo cheek piece, 14-1/4″ over a brown Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a few spots of pitting around the sight sleeve. Bolt handle shows high point wear and the sliding breech retains about all of its coin finish. Stock has a repaired chip in back of the receiver; otherwise the wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-58146 JR240 (1,250-1,750)

1871
$2,875.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 TRANSITION BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal 22 Hornet. SN 71187. Beautiful Winchester sporting rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, ramp front sight with Redfield Sheard blade, missing the hood. There is a blank in the rear seat, and receiver is mounted with Redfield bases & rings containing a Redfield 3-9X Widefield scope with duplex crosshairs. The rear bridge is drilled & tapped for scope mount. Mounted in nicely figured, 1-pc, American walnut stock with black forend cap & capped pistol grip with cheek piece and straight comb & checkered steel buttplate. It has deluxe sling swivel bases. Floor plate is marked “SUPER GRADE” with a dash at each end. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, matching numbered bolt. Bbl & receiver retain virtually all of their orig factory finish. Floor plate has slightly thinned edges, otherwise it and the trigger guard retain most of their orig factory blue with a few freckles of rust on the floor plate. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a short deep scratch on the left side and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-55446 JR224 (2,000-3,000)

1872
$0.00

*BSA MODEL 1922 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 260 Express. SN 4. Built on a Pattern 14 Enfield action with 26-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, sleeved ramp mounted front sight with a 2-leaf folding peep sight built into a recess in rear receiver bridge with leaves marked “200” & “400”. They are individually windage adjustable. Bbl marked “B.S.A. 260 1922 MODEL SPORTING RIFLE” & left side of chamber area is marked “FOR B.S.A. / 260 HV CARTRIDGE” and right side of chamber area has a long series of British proofs with “26 EX / CORDITE – 120 MAX”. Mounted in a nicely figured 1-pc half stock with checkered forestock & capped pistol grip, 14-1/2″ over a BSA embossed hard rubber buttplate. It has sling eyes in butt & forestock. This cartridge is listed on p. 211 of Cartridges of the World, Barnes & Amber, and 3rd edition and is described as a belted 6.5 Mannlicher that produced around 3,000 fps with a 110 grain bullet. It apparently saw little acceptance & use in Europe & was never chambered for an American rifle. Accompanied by its orig green canvas & leather green felt lined trunk case with initials “A.C.B.” on lid. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong bright orig blue with muzzle area turning plum. Receiver, trigger guard & floorplate retain about 99% strong bright orig blue. Wood is sound with minor storage & handling marks and retains virtually all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Case is moderately faded with light soil showing some wear to leather trim. 4-57497 (1,250-1,750)

1874
$575.00

EARLY HEYM PERCUSSION CAPE GUN. Cal. about 18 bore shotgun by about 65 cal. rifle. Fine early piece with 30″ bbls with flat rib, dovetailed front sight, and wide, fixed rear sight. It has back action locks with stalking safety’s. Both lockplate and hammer are lightly engraved. Top rib is inlaid in silver “I.N. HEYM A SUHL”. There are three dots at each end of the inscription and there is a wide and narrow silver band at the breech end. Mounted in a 1-pc, very highly figured English or Italian walnut stock with carved demon head at the forestock tip with mother of pearl and ebony eyes. 1-pc of ebony is missing. Forestock & wrist are nicely checkered, with carved leaves & intricate patterns on the wrist. Both sides of the buttstock are raise carved in floral & foliate patterns. It has a very beautiful carved & checkered horn triggerguard with foliate carved front tang. Bbls have two German silver guides containing what is probably the orig ramrod with horn tip, missing the small tip. Buttstock has a raised cheek piece with brass buttplate and sling stud with a corresponding loop on the rear ramrod guide. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Iron retains a dark brown patina with light surface rust. Bbls were probably originally browned. Stock has a very old pegged grain check repair in the comb. Mechanics are fine. Rifle bore is strong & bright with crisp rifling. Shotgun bore has fine pitting. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58563 JR235 (2,000-3,000)

1875
$287.00

MULLER DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. NSN. 16 ga. 34” ribbed bbls. “A MULLER a SAALFELD.” is inlaid in silver on top of the bbl rib. The engraved locks have rotating safeties in front of the hammers. The German silver triggerguard has a pineapple finial with a swan on the bow. The stock is relief carved at the wrist and behind the cheekpiece with floral scrolls. The ramrod has a bone tip and is missing the cover for the worm at the other end. The leather sling has been repaired. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina with edge wear on the bbl, moderate to heavy wear on the checkering. Mechanically good. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58564 FS786 (1,000-2,000)

1876
$1,725.00

FINE MOORE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE/SHOTGUN. NSN. 36 Cal / 12 ga. 30” ribbed bbls. Marked “MOORE & CO.” on both lockplates, “LAMINATED STEEL” on top of the bbl rib. The blackened wood ramrod has a brass tip and a covered ball screw. A rnd patchbox is installed on the right side of the stock. The buttplate is a large crescent style. The triggerguard has a pistol grip extension at the rear. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% of the bright brown finish on the bbls and rib. 95% brilliant casehardening on the lockplates, patchbox and buttplate. Triggerguard has traces of finish but mostly has a brown patina. Mechanically excellent. 4-59042 FS783 (2,000-3,000)

1877
$3,450.00

RARE TINY ARMY & NAVY DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. SN 59203. Dainty little shotgun with 27-1/8” bbls choked FULL/IMP-CYL with tapered, concave, smooth rib, sgl bead, dbl underbites & extractor. It is nitro-proofed and has 2” chambers. Mounted with nicely figured English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & straight stock, 13-1/2” over a serrated butt. There is a blank initial oval on bottom. It has a tiny, undecorated rnd action with peninsula back action locks that are marked with company name on both sides. Unable to gage bore diameter, bore restriction or wall thickness. Drop at heel: 1-7/8”, drop at comb: 1-1/4”. Weight: 4 lbs. 4.8 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain strong, orig blue turning plum. Receiver & lockplates retain brilliant case colors in sheltered areas with balance fading to silver and mixed with light patina on bottom of receiver. There is an inside crack in forearm, not showing through, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing light wear and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-58760 JR652 (500-1,000)

1878
$690.00

HAMILTON DOUBLE BARRELL SHOTGUN. SN 3944. 410 Ga. 28-1/4” ribbed bbls. Marked “W. H. HAMILTON” on the left lockplate, ‘TWIST BELGIUM” on top of the bbl rib. CONDITION: Gray to brown patina overall with traces of blue on the bbl and surface rust and light pitting on the locks and triggerguard. Heavier pitting on the buttplate. Wood has numerous dents and scratches with minor chips missing on the forearm. Mechanically fine. 4-60236 (500-800)

1879
$1,725.00

FRANCOTTE LITTLE PET DBL BBL DAMASCUS HAMMER SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 mm. NSN. Tiny dbl with 24″ Damascus bbls, tapered matted rib with sgl bead, doll’s head extension, dbl lug with extractors. Chambers appear to be about 1″. Rib is marked “AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE LIEGE”. It is mounted in highly figured French walnut with a tiny semi-schnable tipped checkered forearm & round knob stock, 12-3/4″ over a hard rubber buttplate with partridge in the center. Lockplates are marked “LITTLE PET” on each side & have scattered flourishes of arabesque pattern engraving on each side, on the receiver & trigger guard. Drop at the heel 2-3/4″, drop at the comb 1-1/2″. Weight: 3 lbs. 2.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig brown Damascus pattern with slight muzzle wear and a couple of cleaned spots on the right side. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has a couple of tiny chips back of the top tang, otherwise the wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with some fine pitting in front of the chambers. 8-87365 (2,750-3,750)

1880
$0.00

EXPERIMENTAL OR PROTOTYPE WINCHESTER MODEL 01 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN. Only specimen in existence we know of. Cal. 10 ga. SN 77878. Standard grade shotgun with 32” plain rnd bbl, sgl bead, half magazine, mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed, American walnut with forearm side panels between the bbl & magazine tube and rnd knob pistol grip stock, 13-1/4” over a Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of receiver has the intertwined “WRACO” initials. Receiver has unique feature of a raised area, approx. 3/8” high with tapered sides and a concave groove in top. This was apparently an attempt at a sight or may have been a receiver intended for use with the experimental 70-150 cartridge. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some scrapes & scratches and thin spots over forearm area. Magazine tube retains about 85% strong orig blue with wear, scrapes & scratches over back 1/3. Receiver retains 85-90% strong orig blue with some fine pitting on left side and fine pinpoints of rust on right side. Wood is sound with left side panel showing moderate to heavy wear and some oil staining on right side. Buttstock has a series of five small dents on left side, otherwise with light handling & use marks and wood overall retains a smooth, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some minor orange peel effect, just in front of chamber. 4-59218 JR651 (6,000-10,000)

1881
$0.00

*RARE PROTOTYPE ITHACA SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN EX 1. Rare gas operated prototype with 24” plain rnd bbl, modified choke with single brass bead. It is mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, fleur de lis & ribbon carved and checkered American walnut with an unusual wrap-a-rnd style forearm with a stepped nose extension. It has a hard-rubber capped pistol grip stock 13-5/8” over a Winchester embossed hard-rubber buttplate that looks like it may have been orig to the gun. There is no visible safety. It is bottom load and bottom eject with an unusual slide release where one must reach inside the loading port to depress a button. This exact shotgun is listed on p. 223 under the title “Historic Ithaca Guns” in the book The Ithaca Gun Company, Snyder. This certainly is a rare and historic item and presumably one of kind. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about all of its high gloss blue with two or three tiny spots of pitting. Receiver retains about 95% dark original blue with some flaked areas on the left top side and a few spots of fine pitting. Forearm has a hairline on each side of the tip, otherwise the wood is sound with minor nicks and scratches and a small scrape by the buttplate and retains virtually all of its orig glossy varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-56693 JR593 (3,000-5,000)

1882
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. SN 1614208. Deluxe skeet gun with 26” factory vent rib bbl with rnd posts & white ivory front bead with silver middle bead. Left side of bbl has usual markings with “SKEET” and proof mark off to left side. Mounted with feather crotch cut, American walnut with large, diamond checkered forearm & pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely & professionally restored. Both metal & wood retain virtually all of this fine restored finish with a crack in wrist and a scrape on forearm. Buttplate is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58164 JR475 (2,500-4,000)

1883
$402.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 SHOTGUN. SN 298812(?) . 12 ga. 27-1/2” rnd bbl. Made in 1906. A left-handed pistol grip stock with White Line recoil pad has been installed with a 14-7/8” pull. The entire gun has been refinished, partially obscuring the serial number and removing various markings. CONDITION: Good. Retaining most of the reblue finish on the action and bbl, about half on the magazine tube. Action is functional. 4-58378 (200-300)

1884
$460.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 800826. Field grade Model 12 with 27-3/4″ plain modified bbl, flat bottom grooved forearm with semi-pistol grip stock, 13-5/8″ over a Pachmayr Whiteline pad. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Retains most of this professional restored finish to both metal and wood. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-55429 (400-700)

1885
$345.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1400 MKII LEFT HAND SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN N470029L. Usual configuration with 28” plain modified choked bbl with sgl bead & alloy left hand receiver. Safety, in front web of trigger guard, is also left hand. Mounted with slab sawed, American walnut with triple diamond pressed checkering with large beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, 14” over its orig red Winchester waffle pad. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains a satin blue finish & receiver about 95% orig anodized blue/black finish. Wood is sound & retains about all of a lightly sanded custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-58380 JR578 (250-400)

1886
$690.00

FINE CANE AIR RIFLE. NSN. 38 Cal. & 42 Cal. 22” rnd bbl. The black body of the cane contains a brass band that retains a rifled brass bbl. The tip has a brass cover attached to the loading rod, which fits inside the bbl until used for firing. It has a turned ivory pommel. It has a large sight at the rear end of the bbl or about the middle of the cane. Unscrewing the inner bbl discloses a 42 caliber smoothbore bbl that theoretically could be used also. A replica operating key accompanies the cane. The square iron end of the key is inserted into the square hole on the case below the rear sight and is used to cock the mechanism. When the trigger, two inches further forward on the case, is pressed, the air in the handle of the cane discharges the ball. CONDITION: Some minor chipping to the black finish of the body and natural cracks to the ivory pommel. Mechanism works but the seals have not been tested due to lack of a pump. 4-56696 FS779 (2,000-2,500)

1887
$2,185.00

NICE COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS WINCHESTER SIGHTS. This collection consists of about twenty rear bbl sights, eighteen front sights, five tang screws, two seat blanks & several other miscellaneous screws plus one rifle & one carbine buttplate. A few of the sights are a Lyman N code 1886 tang sight, a Lyman W1S code curved base long tang sight that sets in front of comb, a thin-base vernier tang sight with 3” staff, a modern Lyman “DA” locking tang sight with large disc, a Lyman 21N code long receiver sight with only the peep, a Lyman 6A folding 2-leaf sight, a semi-buckhorn rear sight, two 3-C rear sights, five reproduction flat top rear sights, a Marlin V-notch rear sight, a 3-leaf carbine rear sight, four other miscellaneous rear sights, eleven reproduction elevators, two ivory bead hunting front sights, a Marbles dbl bead ivory & brass front sight, a fine half nickel front sight, two German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sights and several others. CONDITION: Generally fine. Some are very fine, all are serviceable. Goforth Collection 4-60649 JR601 (1,000-1,500)

1888
$1,150.00

THREE CIGAR BOXES FULL OF MISCELLANEOUS MILITARY PARTS. Including Griffin & Howe side mounts; Redfield receiver side mounts; M14 sniper mount; M82 Redfield sniper mounts; operating rods, trigger assemblies, bbl band/bayonet lugs, bolts, mold assembly tools, front sights, rear tangs, firing pins, bbl bands, hammers, seven rear sights, plus pins and screws for M1 carbine; receivers; breechblocks; 7 rear sights; carbine rings; trigger guards; firing pins, etc. for trapdoor Springfields. CONDITION: Good to fine. Edwards Collection 4-58544 FS746 (300-500)

1889
$115.00

U.S. CARTRIDGE DECAPPING AND CLEANING TOOLS. The orig box for the Model 1894 tool has been modified to take the Model 1906 set. There is a filled slot in the case at the base of the tool. Included are: the tool, a cleaning brush, a primer pocket cleaning tool, a decapping rod, a seating pin, five extra decapping pins and a manual, dated 1917. CONDITION: Exterior of the case has been varnished in red. One set of hinge screws has stripped out. Primer pocket cleaner is worn down to metal. Balance is fine. Edwards Collection 4-58545 FS805 (300-500)