RARE C.B. HOLDEN OF WORCESTER, MASS, SIDE-OPEN RIFLE.

SN 191. Cal. 32 RF 24″ bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. Bbl has a Beech combination front sight and a unique ladder rear sight with no markings. Bbl is also unmarked. Action opens using knob on right side of receiver to swing bolt out to side. Rear tang sight is also very unique, possibly one-of-a-kind. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows a pleasing plum brown patina overall with some bright blue remaining in protected areas of frame. Receiver has traces of bright blue. Trigger guard shows 20% blue with some staining. Stocks are very good showing most orig varnish with marring mostly on left side of buttstock. Buttplate is faceted and shows 20% blue with some rust stains. This is a very rare seldom seen rifle made around 1870. 49468-3 TEP (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1038

*UBERTI SINGLE ACTION ARMY TEDDY ROOSEVELT COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER.

SN TR318. Cal. .44 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl, factory engraved, simulated ivory stocks with buffalo head on left side and T.R. on the right side. CONDITION: Revolver retains nearly all of the original gold and silver finish. Gold faded somewhat. Ejector rod, cylinder, hammer and trigger are gold plated, balance of gun is silver plated. Very nicely made piece. Comes with a delivery ticket from the American Historical Foundation showing shipment on August 31st 1992. Also a copy of a three page advertisement promoting the revolver. 49433-85 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1072

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VERY RARE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH OLD MODEL ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 196. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue and nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address. It has 6-shot fluted cyl and is mounted with 2-pc smooth burl walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Trigger and hammer are color case hardened. Frame, bbl, and trigger guard are blued. Cylinder, ejector and front sight are nickel. This unusual combination of nickel and blue appears orig to the time of use of this gun though nothing in the literature notes such a combination of finishes. Markings are all discernible including SNs found on major parts including frame, cylinder and grips as noted. Bbl address “+ FOREHAND & WADSWORTH. WORCESTER, MASS U.S. PAT’D OCT. 22 ’61 – JUNE 27 ’71 – OCT. 28 ’73+”. This is the first old model Army by this maker we have ever offered, only a few hundred guns are thought to have been made in the mid-1870’s. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Nickel on cylinder is 95%+ intact with some freckling, drag line. Blue is 95% with muzzle wear. In our opinion, finish is old, possibly contemporary restoration. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and hand worn patina. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp fine shiny bore. 49059-135 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1111

FINE PAIR OF INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR ERA PLANT’S FRONT LOADING POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 2350/5122. 30 Cal. This is a fine pair of “EAGLE ARMS COMPANY NEW YORK” bbl marked revolvers. These revolvers are 30 Cal. cup-primed (Plant Patent) 6-shot, 3-1/2″ oct bbls. Each cylinder is marked “PAT. JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863”. Each gun is inscribed on sideplate “ALBERT KERN 1869”. Guns are blue and silver plated with varnished rosewood grips. This pair are in extremely fine condition retaining most of their orig finish. SIZE: The Estate Collection of Phillip Bleakney. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and cylinders retain about 90% orig bright fire blue and frames retain 95% plus orig silver. Stocks are sound and well-fit, retaining virtually all of their varnished finish. Mechanically guns are sound with crisp well defined bores. 49059-120 JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1118

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1865 CONVERSION BUFFALO RIFLE WITH SHEARD MARKING.

SN 48385. Cal. 45-2-1/10 28” heavy round bbl, blue and case hardened finish with walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good for a Western Buffalo rifle. Rifle retains plum gray finish overall with some roughness around rear sight. Receiver is silver. Lockplate shows 40% case colors. Set triggers function well. Bbl is marked “Old Reliable, Bridgeport, CT” and behind the rear sight is marked “From W. F. Sheard, Livingston, MONT.” Front sight is definitely an early Sheard design. Stocks are good with some gaps at frame. Forestock has blackened pommel wear. Nice example of an early Sharps Buffalo gun that definitely went west. 49468-2 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1156

RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 618. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Special order spur trigger guard. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Right grip has “27634” written on the inside in pencil. S&W patent marks on top of bbl rib. Adjustable target sights. Only 4333 of this model were manufactured between 1887 – 1910, they were SN’d in their own individual range. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and some blue turning to brown patina on sides and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is clear and crisp. Sights retain 90% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 50% bright blue with deep blue in the flutes. Cyl shows high point wear, some scuffing and a drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches overall. Trigger guard retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 20% case color with some vivid color on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few handling marks. Action needs adjustment. An opportunity to purchase a rare Smith & Wesson New Model #3 Target with a spur trigger guard. 49576-2 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1326

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 2151. Cal. 38 Colt. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming bbl length, blue finish and checkered hard rubber grips. Caliber not listed. Shipment was on August 21st, 1893, to Ross & Butler, address unreadable. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 50% bright blue blending to a pleasing plum/brown patina, muzzle wear on both sides, high point wear along the rib, bbl address is sharp. Sights show 80% blue. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 70% dulling blue with some staining, drag mark at end of cylinder, good chambers. Frame retains 60% blue blending to a pleasing brown patina on grip straps, high point wear behind hammer. Trigger guard retains 20% case color in protected areas. Hammer retains 50% case color with slight scratching. Grips are very good with high point wear and a few mars. Mechanics function perfectly. A very good example of a S&W #3 Target. 49548-7 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1327

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RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER 3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDER SPUR TRIGGER GUARD AND LEATHER SHOOTING BOX.

SN 2676. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Adjustable target sights. One line bbl address without patent dates. Checkered special order spur trigger guard. Skeletonized trigger with stop. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Leather shooting box has provisions for 3 revolvers and lock has a patent date of Oct. 1871. Initials A.B. on inside lid, included is a small calling card for “Mr. Alfred Brennan / 703 West 171 Street / Manhattan, NY”. Accompanying the revolver are assorted shooting accessories. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 95% deep blue finish with only slight muzzle wear and some small abrasions on the middle of the bbl. Bbl address is sharp. Sights retain 50% blue. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Cyl retains 90% deep blue with some high point wear along the edges of the flutes and front of the cyl, drag mark at rear cyl, chambers are very good. Frame retains 95% deep blue finish with slight abrasions on either side near the hammer and at the forward hinge point. Abrasions on bbl and frame appear to be the result of storage in the shooting box. Trigger guard retains traces of case color in protected areas with balance turning silver. Hammer retains 95% brilliant case color. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few slight mars. Leather shooting box is in fair condition, lid has been detached, handles and straps are broken, leather on the exterior has scuffing marks overall. A very fine set that once belonged to a serious target shooter. 49576-1 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1328

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 1550. Cal. 38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming the caliber and showing shipment to Market & Co. New York City & Hamburg Germany on August 31st, 1891. British proof on bbl and cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl retains 85% bright blue with some spots that are blending to a plum patina, muzzle wear on both sides of the bbl extends about 1″ back. Bbl address is very sharp. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Target sights retain 50% blue. Cylinder retains 80% blue finish blending to plum patina, slight drag mark. Frame retains 95% bright blue with a few mars and scratches, some pluming on the forestrap and backstrap. Trigger guard retains 50% case color, vivid in protected areas. Hammer retains 70% case color, vivid on right side, scratched on left. Grips are fine, sharp checkering and only a few miniscule handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Very nice S&W NM #3 target. 49548-5 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1329

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SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 33286. Cal. 44 Russian. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered hard rubber grips.SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% blue finish blending with pleasing brown patina, slight muzzle wear and some scratching on left side. Bbl address is sharp. Bore is fine with bright sharp rifling. Cylinder retains 50% blue blending to a pleasing plum patina. Good chambers. Frame retains 80% bright blue with high point wear behind hammer and brown patina on the grip straps. Trigger guard retains 20% case color in protected areas. Hammer retains 90% case color, vivid on right side. Grips are fine, with only slight wear. Mechanics function perfectly. A very fine New Model #3 target revolver that could benefit from further research. 49548-6 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1330

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: This item is Antique not Modern, as such it is not subject to being registered via ATF.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 32005. Cal. 32-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish. Checkered hard rubber grips. Target sights. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from Smith & Wesson historian Roy Jinks confirming caliber and special individual order, delivered to H. K. Stillwell on December 17th, 1903. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl retains 95% nickel finish with only slight muzzle wear and a few minor stain marks, slight denting on bbl lug. Address is sharp, cal. marking is sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Front and rear sight retain 90% blue. Cylinder retains 95% nickel with some flaking and high point wear, slight drag mark. Chambers are excellent. Frame retains 95% nickel, with very little loss of finish, slight handling marks overall. Trigger guard retains 50% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 75% vivid case color with scratching on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and a few minor handling marks. Mechanics function perfectly. A very fine S&W #3 Target in a very rare cal. 49548-4 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1331

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FINE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL FIRST MODEL.

SN 11699. Cal. 44 Russian. This is a standard Smith & Wesson #3 single action revolver with 8″ bbl, 2-pc walnut stocks and blued finish. Gun is marked on top of ribbed bbl flat “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JUL. 10. 60. JAN. 17, FEB. 17, JULY 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL”. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auction, Dec 8 2003, Lot 1318; The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Gun is fine overall, retaining 60-70% orig bright blue finish on frame and bbl with strong traces of finish found on cylinder, especially on flutes and inside chambers. Right stock has internal SN that does not appear to match gun, though stamped marking is distorted between the 1XXX9. Stocks are sound and fit fairly well, however, with small gaps. Hammer retains strong traces of case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are overall grey. Mechanically gun functions and has a crisp fine bore. There is a screw in butt in place of lanyard swivel stud. 49059-134 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1332

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN 3RD MODEL REVOLVER, COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION.

SN 48165. Cal. 44 Russian, 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, plain wood grips with lanyard ring on butt. “1874” stamped on butt above SN. “P” stamped in front of lanyard ring. “704” stamped on bbl, latch, and cyl. Russian model rolled on bbl rib. Total production of only 13,500 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Smith & Wesson Historial Roy Jinks showing manufacture of this revolver in 1876 and confirming the caliber as being .44S&W Russian. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl shows almost all of nickel finish with only slight high point wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl shows considerable lightly tarnished nickel with high point wear and a slight drag mark. Frame retains most of nickel finish with some marring and scratching commensurate with the age of revolver. Hammer and trigger guard retain vivid case colors in protected areas. Grips are fine with only small handling marks. Initials are carved into upper portion of each grip, “P” on left side and “E” on right side. A rare Smith & Wesson Commercial Russian model with English markings. 49583-9 TEP C&R (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1333

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INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TARGET SIGHTS AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 19377. Cal. .44, 6-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips, target sights, spur trigger guard. Revolver has been modified to target configuration by addition of target sights and checkered spur trigger guard and checkered trigger. “A. BRENON/1888” is engraved in frame behind hammer and April 21st/71-71-71 is engraved on right side of frame below hammer. SNs match on bbl, cyl, and frame. No number is present on latch/rear sight. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60% nickel finish that is dulling on forward end with some wear marks on either side and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is sharp. Target sights are very good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 75% dull nickel finish with some flaking and loss of finish. Drag mark at rear cyl. Frame retains 80% nickel finish with some mars and dents at trigger guard pin and some wear on right rear side of frame. Engraving is professionally executed. Hammer and trigger guard retain 50% case colors with some vivid color in protected areas and on right side of hammer. Grips are very good with sharp checkering, clear S&W monogram, and very few mars or dents. Action needs adjustment. A nice example of a customized S&W New Model #3 revolver. 49576-3 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1334

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SMITH & WESSON .38 WINCHESTER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL GRIPS.

SN 2. Cal. 38-40. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Mother of pearl grips. SN’s match on bbl, cylinder and frame. Revolver is accompanied by a letter from S&W historian Roy Jinks, confirming bbl length, finish and hard rubber grips. Shipment was on August 22nd, 1901, to Wm. Read & Sons, Boston, Mass. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 50% bright blue in protected areas with balance turning a pleasing plum/brown patina. Bbl address is sharp. Bore bright with strong rifling, with a slight ring about 1″ from the muzzle. Cylinder retains 50% bright blue drifting into a pleasing plum patina, strong blue in flute, drag mark at rear cylinder, high point wear. Frame shows 50% blue blending into brown patina with plum/brown patina on grip straps. Hammer and trigger show 75% case color. Pearl grips are replacements and fit well. Action works perfectly. A very rare S&W double action with only 276 of this type made. 49548-8 TEP C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1335

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REMINGTON DOUBLE DERRINGER.

SN 693. Cal. 41 RF 3” bbls, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains 80% nickel finish with some frosting and slight muzzle wear on left side. Bores are dark. Hinge is intact. 20% blue on small parts with some fire blue on side of hammer. Grips are good with high-point wear on both sides. Made 1888-1911. Very nice representative example. 49468-4 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1350

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT CUSTOM RIFLE.

SN 78128. Cal. 22 24″ bbl, blue finish, checkered stocks, globe front sight, rear tang sight, adjustable trigger. CONDITION: Fine as completely refinished. Bbl retains 95% plum blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Front globe sight is very unique and adjustable for windage with patent mark of “January 1889 and February 1894”. Receiver retains 95% blue. Lever and hammer retain 95% blue. Hammer has been skeletonized. Stocks are full sized and show 95% finish with a few mars and scratches commensurate with the age of the rifle. Checkering is sharp and very well executed. Rifle has a Remington hard rubber buttplate. 49527-5 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1444

*LOT OF TWO RARE SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED MAGNUM REVOLVERS.

SN 47130, 58489. Cal. 357 Magnum. 1). SN 47130 Blue finish with 6″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight on the rnd top frame. Bbl, rib & top of receiver have fine checkering. Frame is 5-screw style with standard trigger & hammer. Hammer has fine checkered spur with serrations on both sides. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered Magna grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Rear face of cyl and inside ejector shroud have matching SN. The frame, inside the crane is marked “REG. 639”. 2). SN 58489 Blue finish with 4-1/8″ ribbed bbl, partridge front sight and adjustable rear sight in the rnd top frame. Top of rib & top strap are very nicely checkered. Frame is 5-screw style with standard trigger and King cockeyed hammer that has large, checkered spur and serrated sides. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of frame, under the grip is stamped with a tiny date “10 52” and a small diamond, along with a small star by the SN on the buttstrap which all signifies factory restoration in Oct. 1952. Rear face of cyl and inside ejector shroud are marked with matching SN. Inside the crane, on the frame is marked “REG 4570”. This model was Smith & Wesson’s finest double action revolver. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about 95-96% strong, orig factory blue with light muzzle end wear and some fine sharp edge wear. Grips are extremely fine showing only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 2). Very fine, all matching. Overall retains 93-95% strong factory blue with muzzle and sharp edge wear. Top of the back strap is thin with grey metal showing through. Trigger & hammer retain bright case colors. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49427-10 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2315

SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS #2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1611. 41 Cal. Usual configurations with 8” oct bbl that has integral magazine tube & full ribs on the sides. Front sight is a large rnd bead, probably a replacement and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has a crisp 3-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of buttstrap, under the grip, right side of lever & inside each grip. Lever has assembly # “1” on the left side with corresponding assembly # on left side of buttstrap. No additional disassembly was affected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced in the period 1855-1857. At that time Volcanic Arms was purchased by Oliver Winchester and became New Haven Arms which evolved into the Henry rifle and then Winchester Arms and, as the saying goes “the rest is history”. Left rear side of frame has a couple of small dents. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Condition: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 75-80% strong orig blue with a couple of small nicks on right side of loading sleeve. Frame and side plates have crisp sharp edges with a few minor nicks and the aforementioned dents, & overall retain a beautiful dark mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear with minor battering on bottom right edge. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 49059-4 JR (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3001

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NUMBER 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOLS.

SN 1796/608. Cal. .31. Blue and silver finish with 3-3/4″ oct bbls that have integral magazines and fixed sights. No. 608 has an orig pinched post front sight and No. 1796 has a nickel silver cone front sight. Both pistols are mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to their individual pistols. Pistols are period engraved, No. 608 with non-traditional patterns including flower blossoms and geometric patterns. No. 1796 is engraved in traditional foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a brass bound, rosewood handgun casing with empty plaque in the lid and purple velvet lining. Case is compartmented with space for both pistols including bbl rests, missing frame rests. There are 3 other empty compartments. CONDITION: Pistols are very good with the bbls smooth gray/brown aged patina, with a replaced follower on No. 1796. Frames and sideplates retain most of their restored silver finish. Grips on No. 608 are sound and retain a restored finish. Grips on No. 1796 show moderate edge wear with nicks and scratches and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics on both pistols are a little loose but function and both have strong bright bores. Case is sound having been lightly cleaned and oiled. Interior has strong bright color inside of the lid with heavy glue showing through the fabric in the bottom. 49254-17 JR (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3002

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Please Note: Title Should Read: RARE WHITNEY-MORSE LEVER ACTION RIFLE and there is a serial number “283”.

RARE POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND G.W. MORSE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45-70. Serial number not visible, if there is one. Extremely rare, important development in the progression of lever action rifles. This rifle has a 28″ oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight and it has the caliber marking between rear sight and receiver. The bbl address, forward of rear sight, reads left-handed, “G.W. MORSE / PATENTED OCT 28TH 1856″. It has a full magazine with a magazine band dovetailed into the bottom flat near the muzzle. It has highly figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with Winchester style sliding brass trap. The forearm is secured with a wedge & also has a small screw through steel escutcheons. The receiver, although very similar to the early Whitney with flat side and raised front and rear edges with an S-shaped lever. It differs in that it has a right hand loading gate and the carrier stays in the up position until forced by forward pressure on the lever into the lower position to receive a fresh cartridge from the magazine. The top tang is marked “A. BURGESS” with patent dates of January 7 & October 19. The year is not complete having only the first two numbers “18″. The bolt is very unusual in that it has a locking block attached to the solid lever and employs a carrier similar to Winchesters. PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue with minor handling & storage marks and a few light scratches on the receiver. Wood is sound with a series of small gouges on the bottom along with other light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49450-5 JR (6,500-8,500) – Lot 3113

SCARCE WHITNEY-KENNEDY SMALL FRAME SPORTING RIFLE.

SN A884. Cal. 44 WCF Standard grade rifle with 24″ rnd bbl, full magazine, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight & orig Whitney flat top, V-notch rear sight. Top of bbl has the marking “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A. KENNEDY” forward of the rear sight with Cal. marking over chamber area. Lever is serpentine shaped. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. SN was observed on bottom of lower tang, left side of upper tang under the wood, rear face of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 15,000 Whitney-Kennedy Arms produced during the period 1879-1886 in both large and small frame rifles, muskets & carbines in a large variety of calibers. The small frame arms were produced in 44-40, 38-40 & 32-20. Apparently Whitney serialized their arms from 1 to about 5000 and then began a re-numbering process adding the alpha prefix such as found here. They changed the prefix at number 1000 and resumed with SN 1 under the new prefix. While these rifles were very well made and reliable, they were heavier than the competing Winchester rifles and simply never gained popularity with the buying public. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Receiver retains about 93-95% orig blue, lightly flaked on both sides and thin on the bottom with a couple of small nicks & scratches on the sides. Lever, hammer & buttplate retain dark case colors. Stock has a couple of small chips by the top tang with some minor oil staining around top tang, otherwise wood is sound and overall retains virtually all of its beautiful factory piano varnish finish with light nicks & scratches and a series of small nicks on the forearm. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use with virtually all of its orig finish on bolt face & carrier. 49059-112 JR (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3114

LOT OF THREE BOXES OF .44 CALIBER CARTRIDGES.

SN NA. 1) Winchester Repeating Arms Co. green label box. Cal. .44 flat rimfire. 2) U.S. Cartridge Co. .44 Henry flat rimfire. 3) U.S. Cartridge Co. Cal. 44 Colt Central fire. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Fine. Box is full and appears unopened. Green label is clear with some scuffing. Orange end labels with red Winchester “W”. Very good. Sealed in plastic. 2) Very good. Box is missing a couple of cartridges. Blue label is clear with some scuffing and water stains. Box has been opened. Sealed in plastic. 3) Good. Box is full and has been opened. Box has been resealed with scotch tape. Label is clear with some scuffs and stains. Box is unsealed. A nice lot of some rare .44 Cal. ammo. 49059-194 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3118

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 POSITIVE CAM TRAPDOOR MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 415598. Cal. 45-70. Very rare rifle, only about 100 produced in 1888. This improvement was designed to reduce play in the breechblock and is readily identifiable by the firing pin retaining screw being just visible on right side of breechblock underneath the thumb latch. It is otherwise a standard trapdoor rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Buffington rear sight. Breechblock and lockplate have standard markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 2 bands with a groove down the bottom of forestock containing a buttoned-head ramrod. Left side of stock, at the wrist, has a crisp “SWP” cartouche over the date “1888”. Buttplate is standard rifle/carbine style without trap. Bottom of stock, below bottom tang, has the “P” in a circle proof. According to The .45-70 SPRINGFIELD Book II 1865-1893, Frasca, there was 100 of these rifles produced at the behest of Col. A.R. Buffington in 1888 for testing at the San Antonio Arsenal. The request was approved and 100 rifles, in the 415000 serial range, were produced between January & July 1888. There is no indication as to whether these rifles ever reached San Antonio or if they were ever tested. Regardless, they are one of the most rare Springfield Trapdoor rifles. PROVENANCE: Jonathan Peck Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp original finish with bright blue & lightly faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas and also on top tang. Wood has a few nicks & scratches and storage dings with crisp cartouche. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. 49617-2 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3263

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Please Note: Recent information has been received that this set of revolvers was purchased from a farmer in Wisconsin in 1974 by renowned collector Roger Muckerheide. He sold them several years later through a West Coast auction house.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED SET OF FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY TIP-UP REVOLVERS.

SN 75381/76487. Cal. 32 RF. Both revolvers are identical, blue and silver finish with 5″ oct ribbed bbls, German silver front sights with 1-line address on ribs. Top straps are 3-pin style with cyl stops and rear sight. Both are mounted with 2-pc smooth rosewood grips, matching numbered to their respective revolvers. Both revolvers have assembly numbers on left side of their grip frames, under the grips, with matching assembly numbers on rear faces of bbl lugs and front faces of cyls. Revolvers are nearly identically engraved with extremely fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Frames have full coverage on the sides with matching patterns on the backstraps and buttstraps. Matching patterns extend onto the bbl lugs and side flats at the muzzles. Top front flats of the frames and rear top flats of bbls are also beautifully engraved. Cyls are engraved with a full band of matching foliate arabesque patterns around the patent dates in the center. Accompanied by an incredible, blue velvet lined mahogany casing that is recessed for the two revolvers and a rosewood handled brass cleaning rod. There are 5 covered compartments with “certified antique ivory” pulls containing a small bottle of oil, a functioning key, and 9 cal 32 rimfire cartridges. These revolvers are accompanied by a factory letter which confirms they were among a 50-unit shipment of Model No. 2 Army’s in January 1871 to M. W. Robinson of New York City, S&W’s largest distributor of the late 19th & early 20th Century. The letter states this shipment consisted of a variety of finishes and barrel lengths and that 10 of the 50 were engraved, 2 of which had a “plated breech” (frame), which conclusively identifies this pair of revolvers as being factory engraved. Throughout the U.S. and around the world, both during the Civil War and in the last half of the 19th Century, many soldiers and, famous and not so famous personages, made great use of the S&W No. 2 Army as they’re arm of personal protection, such as Wild Bill Hickok who was found to have been carrying a No. 2 Army on the night he was killed in 1874. Rarely does one find an engraved No. 2 Army, let alone a matched set and especially housed in an incredible case. This is one of the finest sets of Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolvers come to market in recent years Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Revolvers are virtually identical, all matching and in very fine to extremely fine condition. They retain about 95% glossy orig blue on the bbls with the losses from flaking, not wear. Frames retain virtually all of their strong orig silver finish, slightly thin on the backstrap of #75381. Triggers and hammers show dark case colors. Cyls retain virtually all of their strong orig blue, slightly lighter on the cyl of #75381. Grips are all extremely fine plus, with sharp edges and 99% plus orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bores with some light roughness. Case is sound with some minor handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 97-98% orig finish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil. Other accessories are fine. 49654-5 JR IVORY (25,000-40,000) – Lot 3265

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SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH THE VERY RARE KELTON SAFETY.

SN 2240. Cal 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ key-hole bbl, pinned half-moon front sight with fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Both sides of ejector housing have standard Schoefield markings. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has the outline of its orig inspector cartouche. Buttstrap has a small “US” on the toe. Right side of frame, back of the recoil shield is mounted with the Kelton safety which is a short lever with large, checkered, dished thumbpiece that when placed in the “up” position locks the hammer which cannot be fired until the safety is released. According to Smith & Wesson, 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, in about 1887 the US Ordnance Dept. at Springfield Arsenal reportedly fitted 25 Schoefield revolvers with the Kelton hammer safety. According to referenced publication, all of the ones examined as of that writing are within the serial range of about 1900 to 2600, which encompasses this revolver. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 Schoefield, shipped July 12 1875 to the US Government. It left the factory with 7″ bbl, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. The letter further states that they have no record regarding the Kelton safety, that such work was performed at a US Government arsenal. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 60-65% orig blue with the balance a plummy brown patina. Frame retains about 80-85% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light scratches. Frontstrap retains strong glossy blue, the backstrap about 60% orig blue & the buttstrap a grey patina. Cylinder retains dark blue in the flutes with flaked thin blue on the outer diameter with some light spots of rust. Grips are sound with a few nicks & scratches and show a hand worn patina. Hammer retains about 75% bright case colors and the trigger guard strong case colors on the sides, faded to silver elsewhere. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49494-1 JR (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3266

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WONDERFUL MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 267. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, that have a partially legible cartouche on left side and there is a small “US” on toe of buttstrap. Ejector housing has usual markings on both sides and there are small inspector initials on various parts. This revolver will letter as having been shipped to the Springfield Armory on July 12, 1875. Only about 3,000 of these fine revolvers were ordered by the Government in 1875. Virtually the entire shipment was issued to front line Cavalry units where they saw action in the Indian Wars. The majority of these revolvers were sold after a short period of service as government surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham with the majority of them having their bbls shortened to 5″ and resold to Wells Fargo. Others were sold by Hartley & Graham on the commercial market. Few survive completely orig today with any orig finish and configuration. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grips, cylinder, bbl & latch. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter a blue/gray patina. Frame & sideplate retain 60-70% orig blue with “candy striping” on sideplate and right side of frame. Grip frame also has candy striping, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with visible cartouche on left side and traces of orig finish in top flutes. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 49450-19 JR (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3267

EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581.

SN 581. Cal. 32. This Smith & Wesson No. 3 is in near new condition with 6-1/2″ bbl, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monogram. Top flat of bbl rib has Smith & Wesson address and patent dates ranging from 1865-1871 in 2 lines. This is a low SN being made early in production. Over 35,000 new Model 3’s were made between 1878 and 1912. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Gun retains about 98% of its orig bright blue finish overall, with areas of reduction on high points of cylinder, muzzle edge, back edge of frame project above grip and grip straps. Grips are sound, solid and well fit. Hammer and trigger guard retain muted case color with balance a silver/grey Mechanically, gun functions with crisp shiny bore. 49059-130 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3268

SCARCE CASED SMITH AND WESSON NO. 2 ARMY TIP-UP REVOLVER.

SN 28590. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with 6″ ribbed oct bbl, nickel silver half-moon front sight and fixed sight in cyl stop in top strap. Top strap is 3-pin style. Cyl is unfluted with patent dates about 1/2 way around circumference. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, has the assembly number L5, which number is also found on the rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany case, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a sealed box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cal 32 Long RF cartridges and 6 loose cartridges. This revolver was probably produced in late 1864 – early 1865, prior to the end of the Civil War. These revolvers were extremely popular with the Union Army and frequently saw very hard service and are seldom found with high orig finish. They were also popular with the civilian population, even with such notables as Wild Bill Hickok, who was carrying one of these revolvers the night he was killed in Deadwood, SD in 1874. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with fine sharp edge wear and slight surface flaking, mostly on left side. Front and back straps show very light wear at the heel and toe. Hammer, trigger and ejector pin retain strong but faded case colors. Cyl retains about 90% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Cyl has been fired but retains most of its orig blue in the chambers. Grips are crisp with only faint sharp edge wear and retain about 99% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with a couple of small scrapes and a stain on the lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is clean and bright with light soil and damage from the hammer spur and heel of the grip frame. Box of ammunition is crisp and clean. A truly scarce revolver in extremely hard to find orig condition. 49654-3 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3269

VERY RARE ENGRAVED AND CASED SMITH AND WESSON 38 SINGLE ACTION 2ND MODEL TOP BREAK REVOLVER TWO BARREL SET.

SN 81871. Cal. 38 S&W. Silver & blue finish with 5″ and 3-1/4″ rnd ribbed bbls that have pinned half-moon front sights and fixed rear sights in the bbl latches. Frame is spur trigger style with rnd butt, mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Revolver is spectacularly relief engraved with full coverage, incredible, intertwined foliate arabesque and floral engraving patterns that have fine shaded background. Frame has about 90% coverage, including even the back of recoil shields. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top straps and nearly full length on sides of bbls with matching patterns on the bottom of the bbls at the muzzles. Top of the ribs are engraved with geometric patterns each end of the address. Backstrap and buttstrap are also engraved to match. Cyl is engraved with full coverage matching patterns with an open space border around the flutes and cyl stop notches with a smooth band where one would expect to see a cyl line. Spare bbl has the SN 121420. Accompanied by a rare and nicely decorated, blue velvet lined, acid-etched brass case which is compartmented for the revolver, an extra bbl and a miniature oil bottle (which is missing). This case was produced by the L.F. Grammes & Sons Co., of Allentown, PA. The Grammes Co., was founded in 1875 and specialized in bespoke display boxes with a variety of levels of adornment. This truly wonderful case is illustrated on the top, front and both ends with acid-etched panels depicting nautical themes, the feature image on the front is strongly influenced from the painting “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa”, a pivotal woodblock print by the famous Japanese artist, Hokusai, from his early 1830’s series “30-6 Views of Mount Fuji”, arguably one of the most important Japanese works of the 19th century. This case is unlike anything ever encountered by this cataloger but there is no doubt whatsoever that it is period to the revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except short bbl, as noted. Long bbl retains about 80% of its dull blue finish and the frame is a light silvered patina. Cyl retains dark blue in the flutes. Grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. The short bbl retains about 99% strong blue with brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Box is sound with some water spots on the front and shows a medium to dark mustard patina. Interior is moderately to heavily faded, showing bright purple in the center of the lid, faded to gold around the edges. Bottom is lightly soiled. 49654-4 JR (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3270

EXTREMELY RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON FIRST MODEL SECOND ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER.

SN 25870. Cal. 22 short. Silver and blue finish with 3-3/16″ ribbed oct bbl with half-moon German silver front sight and rear sight in the cylinder lock, which is in the top strap. Cyl is unfluted with 7 chambers and patent dates about 2/3 around diameter. The square-butt frame is mounted with 2-pc “certifiable antique smooth ivory” grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Right side of front strap is stamped with a vertical “1” and a horizontal “1” which are assembly numbers. Matching assembly numbers are also found on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. Revolver is most unusually engraved, by L.D. Nimschke himself. Frame has full coverage on both the side flats which consists of a wreath of foliate arabesque patterns which terminate in a griffin’s head or other similar-type mythological creature’s head with fine pearled background. Backstrap is engraved with a small ribbon at the top and a large fish down the backstrap with a songbird perched on a limb surrounded by leaves at the heel. Left side of bbl lug is engraved with an anchor around which is coiled a sea snake or serpent of some type, pierced by an arrow. Right side of bbl lug is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Buttstrap has the number “487” in ink covered by clear substance, probably an old museum mark or collection inventory number. Back of hammer is engraved in leaf and vine patterns. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany case with bbl rest and form fitted cartridge block containing 52-rds of copper cased 22 short cartridges. Front of the case has a slot containing an orig slotted steel wiping rod. There is no indication of the meaning of the symbols on the backstrap but is is likely that this revolver was created as a gift to a seafaring man. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming this revolver was shipped in May 1860 to J. W. Storrs of New York City, Smith & Wesson’s sole distributor from 1857-1869. Although this model was produced in fairly large quantities few were engraved and not many of those survive today. They were very popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen out on the town as pocket pistols. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some light flaking and sharp edge wear at the muzzle along with some minor surface discoloration. The entire frame retains virtually all of its orig silver finish, showing only very light sharp edge wear. Cyl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound with sharp edges and show a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with only light soil. Cartridges and cleaning rod are fine. 49654-2 JR IVORY (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3271

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RARE ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON FIRST MODEL THIRD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER WITH CASE.

SN 110155. Cal. 22 short. Nickel finished with 3-3/16″ rnd ribbed bbl, half-moon front sight and rear sight in cyl lock in top strap. Cyl is fluted with 7 chambers and the birdhead grip frame is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is nicely engraved from the Nimschke shop in New York style with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns on top of backstrap and on each side of the bbl at the muzzle and breech ends. Cyl is engraved with foliate patterns on lands between flutes with a very fine pearled outline. Accompanied by a “Dealer” purposed, puce color velvet lined rosewood box with rectangle brass plate in lid and a mortised brass lock in the bottom front. Interior is compartmented in orig style for the revolver and a cartridge block with recesses for 26 cal 22 cartridges. Open compartment in the right rear has a functioning key. Although this model was produced in fairly large quantities few were engraved and not many of those survive today. They were very popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen out on the town as pocket pistols. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig nickel with some light spotting under the grips. Cyl shows slight losses on front face. Grips are sound, showing great fire and color. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a few spots of fine pitting. Case is fine. 49654-1 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3272

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1985. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Very scarce blue finish Model 1890 with scarce 5-3/4″ bbl, full German silver front sight and 1-line Remington Arms Co. address. Left side of frame is marked, in tiny letters, “44. C.F.W.”. Mounted with 2-pc Remington trademark embossed hard rubber grips and the butt strap is mounted with a factory lanyard stud & ring. Front strap is marked in white ink “FB-302” which indicates that this revolver was either part of a large collection or part of a museum collection. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers, in two bbl lengths were produced in the period 1891-1896 with a majority of that production in nickel finish. Blue finish Models 1890 are substantially more scarce and to find one with high orig finish is a great rarity. As with its predecessor, the Model 1875, the Model 1890 simply could not complete with the extremely well-established Colt Model 1873. There are no known military contracts for this model and with the waning demand for large caliber revolvers in the late 19th century, Remington simply ceased production in 1896. The Model 1890 employed the same cyl spindle system as the earlier Model 1875 making it very convenient to remove the cyl for cleaning as opposed to the Colt which required a screwdriver to remove the cylinder, until late in its production when the crossbolt system was employed. CONDITION: Very fine. May or may not have been fired but if so, very very little. Bbl & ejector housing retain virtually all of their glossy orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and some slight thinning on ejector rod. Frame retains about 40% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Hammer retains bright case colors with faded case colors on loading gate. Trigger guard retains about 70% strong orig blue and grip frame is mostly gray patina. Cyl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking and light sharp edge wear along with a light indexing line. Chambers of cyl retain most of their strong orig blue and the bore most of its orig blue. Grips are sound showing very light wear, turning slightly chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49450-10 JR (17,000-25,000) – Lot 3277

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EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON CORAL GUTTA PERCHA CANE GUN.

SN 41. Cal 32 RF. Incredible coral gutta percha cane gun that is 36″ overall length with metal tip that has reeded band. Handle is curved with a silver band at the transition which is engraved “J R ANDREWS MD”. It has domed trigger with concentric rings. Company name, address & patent dates are faintly legible on the handle. Matching SNs are found on the handle shaft, main shaft & tip. Main shaft is unscrewed from the handle for loading and after the handle is reattached a pull on the handle cocks the striker and the rear sight pops up for use. Once fired, the process is repeated for reloading. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1800 Remington cane guns were produced in the period 1866-1888 with at least four different handle styles. Coral gutta percha is not mentioned in the records, however, according to a renowned Remington authority these are the most rare of all Remington cane guns. He stated that there are only four known, Mr. Burka’s collection, one in another collection and a broken one in the Remington archive collection. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Main shaft has two small, short vertical hairlines at the joint and the handle has a repair at the bend. Otherwise it is completely sound. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49662-20 JR (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3283

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Please note: Estimate should be $14,500 – $16,500.

RARE REMINGTON CONVERSION CANE GUN WITH BULBOUS HANDLE.

SN 64. Cal 32 CF. Brown gutta percha, 34″ overall length with short handle shaft. Main shaft has a long metal tip with spiral knurled band with Thomas patent date and Remington address. The domed trigger is checkered and there is a 1/4″ silver band at the transition between the handle & shaft. SN is only visible on the tip. This cane has been converted from percussion to Cal 32 S&W center fire. There were only about 500 Remington percussion canes produced 1858-1866 in four different handle styles and various lengths. A renowned Remington authority has stated that the bulbous style handle is one of the most rare. There are no records known regarding conversions so there is no way to know if this was done at the factory or by a gunsmith outside the factory. Regardless, it is an extremely rare cane. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. The gutta percha is all sound except for one small hairline by the trigger opening. Overall it has turned to a chocolate brown color. Mechanics need attention as the striker will not cock. Bright shiny bore. 49662-3 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3290

FINE CIVIL WAR STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 37903. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetail half moon front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Right side of frame marked “STARRS PATENT JAN. 15 1856”, left side marked “STARR ARMS. CO. NEW YORK”. Cylinder is unfluted with 6 chambers and 12 stop notches. Mounted with uncheckered 1-pc walnut grip with military inspector cartouches on each side. Various parts have small inspector initials, including bbl, frame, top strap, cylinder and grips. There were about 32,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1865 of which the government purchased about 25,000. Though this gun was made in large quantity, survival rates, especially in high orig condition are quite scarce. This is a very fine example retaining most of its orig finish being possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl frame and cylinder retain about 95% orig blue finish with areas of staining and some blue fading to plum. Hammer and loading assembly retain muted case colors and overall silver/grey. Trigger guard and grip straps are grey/plum with tiny traces of blue finish. 1-pc grip is sound and solid with edge wear, hand worn patina; inspector cartouches are discernible with some wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 49059-150 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3312

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE DELUXE CIVIL WAR FREEMAN ARMY REVOLVER MADE FOR CIVILIAN MARKET.

SN 305. This rare variant of Austin T. Freeman’s revolver has added custom target sights and checkered grips. This gun is in extremely fine condition, retaining most of its orig blue and case colored finish. Gun appears fairly identical to standard Freeman specimens with exception of the custom adjustable sights, checkered stocks and smooth, rounded contour to back of frame which we have not seen on another example. Frame is marked like standard models “FREEMAN’S PAT. DEC 9, 1862/HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, NY”. This popular large frame pistol was made in 1863 with a total production of about 2,000. This is the only custom deluxe example we are familiar with. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including penciled SN on one grip. Bbl retains 95% orig bright blue finish with numerous small scratches and spots. Frame retains about 90% bright blue. Trigger guard with integral backstrap retains about 50% orig blue with most losses on backstrap where handled. Cylinder also retains about 90% orig blue with similar small scratches found on bbl and frame. Hammer retains strong case colors over most of its surface with edges grey/silver. Loading arm retains case colors on pivot with balanced silver/grey. Grips are well fit with chipping to diamond points on right side. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp, fine bore. 49059-139 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3314

TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES.

SN 840, 1257, 1590. William W. Marston of New York City made these unique pistols starting at the end of the Civil War through about 1870. Most guns were 3″ but we also have a 2″ and a rare 4″. Standard 3″ gun SN 1590 is nickel plated retaining most of its orig finish, with fine varnished rosewood grips. 2″ gun SN 1257 has blue barrels and the same well marked brass frame like all examples here “MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864”. Our third gun, SN 840, which is quite rare, is factory engraved, silver plated with ivory grips. The engraving of mostly scrolls but has a large dragon on reverse amongst the design. PROVENANCE: SN 840 Ex-Norm Flayderman. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall, all matching. SN 1590 retains 90% orig nickel, overall with some bubbling and freckling and losses on bbl cluster. SN 1257 retains about 40% bright blue on bbl cluster with scattered staining and pitting with balance blue/grey. Brass frame has scattered small blemishes, crisp markings and mustard colored patina. SN 840 exhibits well defined engraving retaining about 20% silver plate to frame. “Certifiable antique ivory” grips are SNd matching gun. Mechanically, guns each appear to index and change firing pins correctly. 49470-3 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3315

FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 8343. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This is among the finest examples you will find. Silver plated, engraved bbl and frame and fine checkered “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Mahogany casing has silver plated screw-driver/oiler combination, silvered metal box for cartridges and a “certifiable antique ivory” tipped cleaning rod. Velvet lining in case is worn and soiled, though casing is sound and solid with varnish coating. Gun is very fine overall, retaining about 90% silver plate overall. Gun is functional with crisp shiny bore. 49646-3 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3317

EXTREMELY FINE ENGRAVED BROOKLYN ARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 8516. Cal. .32 RF. This beautiful example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This example has a blued bbl, engraved silver frame, retaining 2-pc rosewood grips. Box is also labeled along with a tag as belonging to Robert K. Wilson. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of orig blue with balance plum/brown. Cylinder retains about 50% bright blue with balance plum/brown. Frame retains most of its orig silver with scattered areas of staining and oxidation. Mechanically gun is sound and functioning with crisp bore with pitting. Box is solid with good discernible label, with some staining and rubbing where few letters are missing. 49646-2 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3318

EXTREMELY FINE EAGLES ARMS CO POCKET REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 8054. Cal. .30. This is a fine example of the Civil War era front loading cup primed pocket revolver with 3-1/2″ blue bbl with top rib marked “EAGLE ARMS CO – NEW YORK”. This example retains most of its finish in a very rare box with orange illustrated label on top. Directions pasted inside top. Compartmentalized for a blue and gold paper labeled orig box for “Eagle Cartridges” retaining one cup fire cartridge. CONDITION: Revolver overall is very fine with bbl and cylinder retaining about 70% thinning blue finish with remainder plum. Frame retains about 80% silver plating. 2-pc rosewood grips are well fit retaining most of their orig varnish. Box presents gun nicely, though bottom corners are missing as can be seen in photograph. Pistol cartridge pack is much better with just minor scuffs and scrapes as can be seen in photos. Cleaning rod in box is very good. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined rifling in bore. 49646-8 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3319

EXTREMELY FINE CASED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS COMPANY POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 4828. Cal. 30. Scarce .30 Cal. rimfire revolver made in 1863 with 3-1/8″ oct bbl with top rail marked “SPRINGFIELD-ARMS-CO-MASS”. Finely engraved in style of Gustav Young with arabesque scrolls on frame, cylinder and bbl, one terminating on left side behind cylinder into Young’s signature dogs head. Frame is silver plated; bbl and cylinder are blued; hammer case hardened. Gun is fitted in fine gutta percha case with brass cleaning tool. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl retains about 95% orig bright blue. Cylinder has strong traces of orig blue with balance plum. Hammer retains much of its orig case colored finish. Frame retains virtually all of its silver plate which is slightly toned and contains a well fit pair of rosewood grips which retain most of their orig varnish. Accompanying hard rubber case is in matching fine condition with wear to top velvet decorated pad where cylinder presses into it. Bottom lining is soiled and light stained. Top ear of bbl retaining cradle is broken. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore. 49646-7 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3320

PAIR OF LUCIUS POND CIVIL WAR ERA 32 CALIBER CARTRIDGE POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 206 / 251. The two .32 cal variants of Pond’s Rimfire revolver are represented here including variety with most unusual front loading feature utilizing removable individual steel chambers (which was an attempt to circumvent the Rollin White patent under control of S&W). This revolver, SN 206, has 5″ oct bbl marked “L.W.POND WORCESTER MASS. PATd SEPT.8 1863″, brass frame and roeewood grips. SN 251 has 4” bbl marked “L.W. POND WORCESTER”. This is a standard hinged top revolver, a direct infringement of S&W’s patent with iron frame and rosewood grips. CONDITION: Both guns overall good to very good with fairly sharp edges, no finish, and gray metal overall. Both guns missing small screw drivers that were screwed into butts originally. Both guns function well with discernible bores. 49646-4 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3321

RARE PAIR OF BOTH VARIANTS OF .32 CALIBER CIVIL WAR ERA BACON ARMS “REMOVABLE TRIGGER GUARD” POCKET REVOLVERS.

SN 76 / 67. These pistols were made in two different frames and cyl sizes. One for 32 cal short rimfire and the larger for 32 long rimfire. We offer each example both six shot with 4″ oct bbls. SN 67 for short cartridge is blued with silver plated engraved frame fitted with “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. SN 76 which is all blued with 2-pc walnut grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: SN 67 is very fine overall retaining about 70% bright blue on bbl and bbl housing, cyl retains strong traces of blue with balance plum. Silver-plated frame and trigger guard retain about 30% of their plate. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp discernible bore. Ivory stocks fit well. The left stock has slight shrinkage and small gap at frame. SN 76 is good to very good overall with traces of blue with balance plum. Bbl address was struck lightly such that “BA” in Bacon is missing as can be seen in photos. Gun is functionally sound with crisp discernible bore. 49646-5 JS IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3322

VERY FINE CIVIL WAR BROOKLYN ARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 4580. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This example has engraved brass frame with blued rnd bbl with 2-pc rosewood grips. CONDITION: Gun is fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains 80% orig bright blue finish. Cylinder has traces of blue in protected areas, otherwise grey. Frame has even mustard colored patina and well fit grips retain most of their orig varnish. Gun functions well with a well defined bore. 49646-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3323

TRIO OF 19TH CENTURY EARLY CARTRIDGE REVOLVERS.

SN 101 / 2933 / M1639. 1) Prescott CW era brass frame revolver with 4″ bbl marked “E.A.PRESCOTT WORCESTER MA, PAT’D OCT. 2 1860”. 2) Connecticut Arms Co. rimfire revolver with 1864 patented cyl. 3) Beautiful Hopkins & Allen model “XL No.1” which is stamped on cyl strap. Bbl has firm markings and is patented 1872. This little gem in beautiful very fine condition is profusely engraved with a fine pair of smooth “Certifiable Antique Ivory” 2-pc grips. CONDITION: Prescott and Conn. Arms revolvers are very good overall retaining traces of finish with good markings and clean yellow brass patina to frames. The little Hopkins & Allen is fine to very fine retaining about 90% orig white metal plating with nice highlights to engraving, markings are crisp and ivory grips are well fit with good patina. Mechanically all three revolvers function with discernible bores. 49646-6 JS (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3324