Revised: 9/29/2015

Please Note: Due to a typographical error there is not and never was a box of 22 WRF. Therefore, there are only 45, not 46 in this lot. Also, the box of caliber 38-55 is actually 32-40 and the brown box of 30-06 is actually an arsenal box of tinned 45-70.

LOT OF FORTY-SIX BOXES MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION IN A LARGE VARIETY OF CALIBERS.

Lot is mostly handgun ammunition ranging from 1 box early Stetsons Patent .22 short, 1 box 22 WRF, 1 full box Winchester .22 WCF, 4 full boxes .44 WCF, 2 full boxes .38 WCF, 1 full and 1 empty box .45 Colt, 2 full boxes .44 Colt, 3 boxes .38 S&W, 3 boxes .38 RF, 1 partial box .38 Colt Long, 1 full box German made 32-20, 1 box 32-20 shot cartridges, 1 box 32 S&W short shot cartridges, 5 boxes .32 S&W (long and short), 1 box .44 Russian, 1 box 40-70-330, 1 box 7mm Spanish Mauser, 1 box .30 WCF, 1 box 32-40, 1 box 38-55, 2 boxes 7mm Military cartridges by Winchester, 1 brown box Winchester 30-06, 1 brown box Winchester 30-40 Krag, 1 box 38-55 reloads and 4 empty pistol cartridge boxes. Also included 9 boxes of primers and 1 tube Winchester bb’s. CONDITION: Boxes are mostly sealed in plastic and ammunition was not examined. Boxes are generally good with a few very good and a few poor. 49059-197 JR (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1087

LOT OF THREE BOXES OF ANTIQUE AMMUNITION.

1) 2-pc, square corner box of Winchester 40-70-330 cartridges. Box has green label with black lettering and the line drawing of a cartridge on the side. Opposite side is stamped in burgundy ink “F.D. GORDON / SPORTING GOODS / MARYSVILLE, CAL.” 2) Box of forty-two 56-50 cartridges for the model 1865 Spencer rifle and Carbine. Outer box is Square, 2-pcs with green and black top label and contains six 7-rd packets of cartridges. 3) Small packet of ten 56-50 Spencer blanks by Frankford Arsenal, dated 1870. Box has light blue label with black lettering. CONDITION: 1) Box is wrapped so ammunition was not examined, appears to be in good condition with faded and soiled label missing some chips from the edges, possibly repaired corners. 2) Outer box is yellowed with tape on all 4 corners of lid. 3 of the inside boxes are still sealed and the other 3 are full but open. Visible ammo is nice and clean with slightly oxidized lead bullets. 3) Very fine, still sealed, slightly faded and soiled label. 49059-198 JR (600-1,000) – Lot 1088

LOT OF FIVE PACKETS OF COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGES.

1) By Mount Pleasant Cartridge Co., soft packet of 6 “PRESSED WATERPROOF CARTRIDGES FOR COLT’S ARMY PISTOL”, Cal. .44. 2) Packet of “SIX SEAMLESS SKIN CARTRIDGES WITH PERCUSSION CAPS FOR COLT’S, WHITNEY OR REMINGTON’S NAVY PISTOL”, Cal. .36. Made for W.J. Syms & Bro. New York, by D.C. Sage, Middletown, Conn. 3) Packet of 5 cal. .36. combustible cartridges “EXPRESSLY FOR COL. COLT’S PATENT NEW MODEL REVOLVING POLICE PISTOL” by Colts Cartridge Works. 4) Packet of 6 combustible cartridges “FOR REMINGTON’S, COLT’S AND OTHER REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL”, Cal. .44. 5) Packet of 6 combustible cartridges “FOR COLT’S OR REMINGTON’S REVOLVING POCKET PISTOLS”, Cal. .31. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, still sealed. Label is intact and completely legible. 2) Extremely fine, completely intact with light soil. 3) Very fine, very minor damage on top edge otherwise extremely fine. 4) Extremely fine, two or three small, fine cracks but does not appear to have been opened, otherwise extremely fine. 5) Extremely fine plus, crisp and clean. 49059-202 JR (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1089

LOT OF EIGHT WINCHESTER LOADING TOOLS AND MOLDS, A COLT BULLET MOLD, AND A NIPPLE WRENCH.

Four Winchester M 1894 wood handled bullet molds. One 38-55; one 38 WCF; one 32 WCF; and one 32 S&W; four Model 1894 loading tools: One 44 WCF; one 38 WCF; one 32 WCF; and one 38 S&W. In addition there is a Colt Cal. 44 bullet & ball mold with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter, unusually marked on left side “44 H”. There is also a Swallow tail, blued steel screw driver/nipple wrench. CONDITION: Molds & tools are all generally very fine with the 44 WCF tool showing moderate to heavy use with nicks & dings. Colt bullet mold also shows some light dings and retains about 85% orig blue. Screwdriver/nipple wrench shows about 65-70% fire blue. 49059-223 JR (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1090

VERY FINE AND SCARCE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 303. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″. Oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. JAN. 13. DEC. 15. 1857 SEPT. 7…” This is a fine example retaining much of its orig finish with an especially fine condition cylinder that is possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching. Bbl retains about 20-30% orig blue, mostly on the oct area with the rnd section a smooth gray metal patina; frame retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the balance grey/plum. Trigger guard and hammer retain muted case colors with balance grey. Grip straps are mostly a grey/brown patina with traces of orig bright blue. Grips are sound and solid, well fit retaining 90% plus orig varnish, light edge wear. Cylinder retains about 90% orig bright blue with balance grey and white drag line. Strong blue finish still found in chambers and bore. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-156 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1127

FINE AND SCARCE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 84. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. JAN. 13. DEC. 15. 1857 SEPT. 7…” This is a fine example retaining most of its orig finish that is possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching. Bbl retains about 20-30% orig blue, mostly on the oct area with the rnd section a smooth gray metal patina; frame retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the balance grey/plum. Trigger guard and hammer retain muted case colors with balance grey. Grip straps are mostly a grey/brown patina with traces of orig bright blue. Grips are sound and solid, well fit retaining 90% plus orig varnish, light edge wear. Cylinder retains about 20% orig splotchy blue with balance grey and white drag line. Strong blue finish still found in chambers and bore. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-137 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1128

Revised: 10/4/2015

Exciting News: Several knowledgable collectors have contacted us to tell us the cartridge packet is an incredible rarity and may be one of, if not the only one known.

Please Note: This is a Modern and C&R gun.

NEAT GREENER CATTLE KILLER.

SN 11069. Cal. approx 35. Approximately 11-1/2″ overall length with large brass bell shaped muzzle marked “GREENERS GUNMAKER BIRMINGHAM / PAT No. 7040 / GREENERS HUMANE CATTLE KILLER” around outer edge. Bbl is a black steel tube with 3 serrated finger grips which unscrews from firing pin and extractor. Bbl is rifled. Top of firing pin housing is brass, bottom of housing is blued steel and extractor appears to have been left in the white. Comes with what appears to be its orig shipping box, small bore cleaner and a 20 count box of cartridges, currently containing approx 19, for “GREENERS HUMANE CATTLE KILLER” along with wooden mallet which would have been used to whack the firing pin and actuate the gun. Also included are what appears to be orig instruction pamphlets for other types of slaughter guns made by W.W. GREENER. WEIGHT: 3 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 85-90% of its orig blued finish. Brass components have darkened and toned a bit but excellent overall. Extractor housing with staining and pinprick pitting, but very good overall. Mallet shows some use with a few battering marks, but remains in very good condition. Box of shells is very good. Shipping box is in poor condition with separation and losses. Sort of an unusual collectible, but helps to make great beef! 49536-1 JSL315 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 1734

HIGH END HOBBYIST AND GUNNERS LOT.

This mixed lot contains a variety of neat and useful shotgunner’s things including; 1) Four Turkish Walnut Blanks. Two in boxes with grain layout marked for both buttstock and forearm. Two out of box buttstock blanks measuring 20″ x 7″ x 2-1/2″. The two out of box pieces not marked and appear to be straight grain. 2) Beautiful oak and brown leather Connecticut Shotgun 5 compartment shell case with canvas cover and brass fixtures measuring 17-1/2 w x 5″ t x 11 d. 3) Beautiful oak and brass bound James Purdey & Sons shotgun cleaning kit containing screwdrivers, bore cleaners, orange oil rag, green box of Parker Hale bore brush covers and James Purdey Nevarust Oil. The cleaning rods, snap caps and another implement are missing, otherwise excellent. 4) Mixed group of ammunition including two 5 count boxes of .400 straight 3″ cartridges, 1 box UMC 25-20 opened box, 1 box Winchester 32-40 cal. 165 grain bullets, 1 box 32 Winchester cal. UMC cartridges, 1 box Winchester 32 cal. cartridges and 1 box Winchester 40-82 containing approx. 25 rounds in non-original cardboard box. CONDITION: From fair to very good as noted above. Ready for your shop. Let the fun begin. 49183-35, 49183-32, 49183-33, 49183-34, 49183-36, 49183-37, 49183-39, JSL307 (100-300) – Lot 1736

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*RARE MARLIN MODEL 1898 D-GRADE ENGRAVED WITH GOLD PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET.

SN 44015. Cal. 12 Ga. Spectacular Marlin shotgun, probably the finest of its type extant. Shotgun is equipped with 2 orig Damascus bbls, each complete with magazine tube and forearm. One is 28″, full choke, SN 46081F and the other is 26″ cylinder choke, SN 7782C. Shotgun is mounted with exceptional marble cake Circassian walnut with very highly figured buttstock and matching grain forearms. Forearms and serpentine buttstock are checkered and carved in C-style and it has a rare hard rubber buttplate with white “Marlin” inlay. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in #15 style plus. Engraving consists of the extremely large vignette on the left side which depicts a bull elk being attacked by hunting dogs with one of the dogs having the elk by the hind leg; another baying at the front and a third dog having been gored and thrown into the air, all in a very detailed forest scene with very fine stippled background, all surrounded by very fine borders. Front and rear edges of the panel have extremely fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Right side is also incredibly engraved with the central vignette of a whitetail buck leaping a stream in a very detailed forest scene, also with very fine stippled background. The remainder of the right side has full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background and matching very fine borders. The engraving on the bolt incorporates a crouching mountain lion engraved around the screw heads. Rear of the panel incorporates a running wolf within the patterns and the front incorporates a running long eared rabbit. Trigger-bow and top rear of the bolt have small vignettes of flying mallard drakes. The front and rear edges of the receiver are inlaid with fine gold wire bands. Sides of the hammer spur are lightly engraved and have a fine gold wire inlay down each side. Trigger and screws are all gold washed. Top of the receiver, top tang, bottom of the receiver and bottom tang are lightly engraved to match. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this shotgun as a Model 1898/D in 12 ga with 28″ bbl, number “46081”, shipped Nov 20, 1902 with a second bbl set with the same ship date, also 12 ga, 26″, SN 7782/D. Additionally accompanied by its orig green baize lined leather trunk case, compartmented in the bottom for the stocked receiver and both bbl sets. This shotgun was exhibited at the NRA Annual Meeting and Show in Pittsburgh, PA, April 2004 where it was awarded one of the Ten Best Firearms silver medal number “420” at the show. Medal, in its orig case and small award stand accompanies this shotgun. At the same show, the consignor with this shotgun was filmed for the Outdoor Channel TV show I Have This Old Gun. There were about 55,000 shotguns of this model produced in the period 1898-1905. Extremely few were deluxe engraved and incredibly few were so elaborately finished. Of those rare few that were produced, only one or two are known today. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Both bbls retain about 99% bright deluxe star and chain pattern Damascus finish. Magazine tubes retain 93-95% orig blue. Receiver retains 96-97% orig blue, showing sharp edge wear and some thinning over the top and bottom edges. Trigger guard and bottom tang retain about 75-80% orig blue. Top tang retains 92-93% orig blue. Hammer retains most of its brilliant case colors on left side, showing wear on the right side and turned silver on the edges. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and shows light diamond point wear on the checkering, retaining about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores, shows very little use. Case is sound showing wear on the corners with some light damage and a replaced carrying handle. Interior is moderately faded with some light mothing and minor damage from the hammer and other parts. Altogether, a rare and high condition set. 49505-1 JR C&R (55,000-75,000) – Lot 2472

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RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS FULL BOX OF 44 FLAT HENRY CARTRIDGES.

SN -. Rare 1860s full box of New Haven Arms 44 Henry flat nose cartridges in a kraft colored cardboard box with green and black label. It is filled with all 50 rds of copper cased, flat nosed cartridges with raised “H” in a well-defined circle. The label has decorative scroll borders and is referred to in the book One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridges Boxes 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, as the wide “4s” variant. The book gives it a rarity of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. These boxes are also referred to as “military boxes” due to the similarity of artwork to that of the later Frankford Arsenal cartridges boxes. While these boxes are occasionally encountered they are rarely found with all 50 rds of orig ammunition with bright clean label such as we have here. CONDITION: Very fine. Label is completely intact, showing some rubs, with all artwork and printing completely legible. Lid has two broken corners and the bottom has one broken end on bottom edge with some old water damage. Ammunition shows dark copper cases with lightly oxidized lead bullets. A fine, complete and orig box. 49608-16 JR (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3116

LOT OF THREE BOXES WINCHESTER 44 FLAT HENRY AMMUNITION.

SN -. 1) Standard compact label with Stetson’s patent information, in a square corner 2-pc box that has green and black top label with line drawing of a cartridge. Box has a full green band around the sides and ends. Marked “44 FLAT R.F.” Box is sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: Fine. Box may have one repaired seam on each end of the bottom and another on the lid, otherwise appears to be sound. Label is completely legible with a couple of small chips in the edges and with light rubs not overly effecting the image. Band is about 80% intact with majority of the loss areas on one end. Overall shows light soil, appears to be full. 2) 1920s full box with olive green label and black printing with line drawing of cartridge and orange wrap-around end labels that have a large red W. Box sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: About good. Lid shows three open seams which are repairable. Label has a small chip in the top edge, otherwise is intact, showing light wear. End labels are open but intact. 3) 1920s full box with olive green label and black printing with line drawing of cartridge and orange wrap-around end labels that have a large red W. Label also is marked “FOR THE WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866” and the cartridge is over-printed “.44 FLAT”. Otherwise label is identical to #2. Box sealed in plastic and was not removed for examination. CONDITION: Fine plus. Box appears to be intact with only one small break in a top edge. Label is intact, showing spots of wear, not effecting the overall image. Orange end labels are open but otherwise intact and overall shows light soil. CONDITION: See above. 49608-15 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3117

THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOR ARTWORK FOR IVER JOHNSON’S 1906 CALENDAR.

This wonderful watercolor depicting a beautiful young female equestrian leaping a fence with her horse is the actual watercolor created by well-known artist, Alex Rummler. Accompanying this original watercolor is also a dated letter from Bruce Rayeske, company historian for Iver Johnson from 1964-1973. In this letter, Mr. Rayeske affirms that this is the very watercolor created by Alex Rummler for Iver Johnson. Mr. Rayeske states that he acquired the watercolor from Paul Jacobson of Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1966 and that Mr. Jacobson had acquire the painting from his good friend, Luther Otto, who was at the time of the acquisition President of the Iver Johnson company. Mr. Otto had shared with Jacobsen that the painting had hung in one of the Iver Johnson offices for many years. It is rare to find original artwork for advertisements pertaining to firearms and ammunition and this is a great rarity. A combination of the beautiful lady, the excitement and action of the leaping horse, the extremely well executed imagery, all subtly incorporating the advertisement for Iver Johnson revolvers. In combination with the history and provenance this makes for a very rare opportunity. SIZE: 30 ¼” wide x 36 ¼” high (including frame). 16 ¾” wide x 22 ½” high (image only). CONDITION: Excellent condition. Appears to be untouched. Watercolor is bright and strong. 49567-1 JDJ (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3119

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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1904 HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON CALENDAR. ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN TO CURRENTLY EXIST.

This is truly special. Normally most calendars found were well used and sometimes abused. To find one of this quality with this rarity, great condition, and with such wonderful imagery is truly special. Whereas attractive women are used today to advertise almost anything, it was only on occasion, a female was used to promote guns or ammunition; this was one of those occasions. This charming redhead posing with burgundy velvet drapes in the background is most striking. As indicated, this is one of only two examples of this rare calendar known to exist. It is exactly as it should be. It retains the original band at the top, of course, there is no band at the bottom (as there should not be). It also retains an almost complete calendar pad beginning with February 1904. SIZE: Approx. 15” w x 25-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 49567-2 JDJ (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3120

RARE AND DESIRABLE TIN LITHO WINCHESTER ADVERTISING SIGN.

One of the most appealing of all Winchester tin ads is this classical image orig painted by the famous sporting and trompe-l’oeil artist of the 19th century, Alexander Pope. This advertising sign illustrates a collage including hanging dead mallards from moose antlers with Winchester carbine and pump shotgun together with other hunting accessories. “We recommend and sell Winchester cartridges and guns” blazed across the bottom. SIZE: 30″x36″ CONDITION: Minor scratches and some small surface rust spots scattered on the surface of the sign. The sign may have a protective coating of shellac or varnish? Colors are vibrant. A fabulous addition to a game room or the Winchester display room. 49103-39 JJ30 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3121

RARE RELICS RECOVERED FROM THE SITE OF THE HINDENBURG DISASTER MAY 6, 1937.

5 tablespoons, 1 table fork and 1 demitasse spoon all maker marked “BRUCKMANN 100” with the Hindenburg logo of dirigible over a globe with the initials “DZR” (Deutsche Zeppelin Reedere). Consignor purchased these from a gentleman who as a child picked these up at the site of the Hindenburg disaster on May 8, 1937 in Lakehurst, NJ two days after the event. CONDITION: Very good to fine with staining and mottling typical of other examples known picked up as souvenirs. These are uncleaned still showing the affects of the fire. 49198-4 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3126

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WAR AXE SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH OF “YOUNG EAGLE” TAKEN BY FAMOUS WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER H. H. BENNETT CIRCA 1900.

This exact beaded axe is shown as plate #2074 “Chach-scheb-nee-neck-ah” or Young Eagle a Ho Chunk Indian near Green Bay, Wisconsin. There is an affidavit stating that the spiked tomahawk was bought from an Indian family in the 1970’s and it had belonged to Chief “Yellow Thunder”. Included with this spiked tomahawk are two facsimile photographs showing “Young Eagle” posing with this exact spiked tomahawk as the bead work patterns appear identical. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Beads are complete as is rawhide. A silver chain attached with 1853 half-dime is a more recent addition. Iron head shows similar staining patterns as in photograph and possibly additional wear and sharpening to cutting edge since time of photographs. Rawhide is quite supple and some is newer replacements. Large tack holding rawhide at top is loose. 49573-1 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3259

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $8,000 – $9,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 630. Cal 32 RF. Made of black gutta percha, 38-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and domed trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and tip. Tip of the main shaft has a steel sight band, missing its bead. The Remington and patent information on the handle shaft is partly visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. There were only about 1800 of these scarce cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Gutta percha is completely intact with no visible chips or breaks, having faded from black to brown. Metal tip is a smooth brown patina with plier marks. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with very fine frosting 49662-13 JR (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3285

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $8,000 – $9,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 1550. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha, 37-1/4″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has long handle shaft and trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock and close the handle shaft one simply depresses the rear sight which releases the tension on the striker spring and the cane can be closed. SN is found on the handle shaft, main shaft and metal tip. Very little of the Remington and patent information is visible on the handle shaft. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. There is a small chip at the handle/main shaft joint, otherwise cane is intact showing moderate wear with light pitting on the tip. Dog’s head handle is extremely fine retaining great detail. Mechanics need attention, striker will not cock although it is functional. Strong bright bore. 49662-8 JR (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3286

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $7,500 – $8,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH LARGE DOGS HEAD HANDLE.

SN 145. Cal 31. Made of black gutta percha, 35″ long with metal tip that has reeded band. It has short handle shaft and trigger button with concentric rings. The joint between the dogs head handle and shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Tip of the main shaft has a tiny brass bead. SN is found only on the metal tip with no other information visible. Handle is unscrewed from the shaft for loading and when reassembled handle is pulled to cock the striker which also raises the rear sight and exposes the nipple for installing a percussion cap. There were only about 500 of these scarce cartridge canes produced 1858-1866 with at least four handle styles and a variety of lengths. The large dogs head configuration on a percussion cane is a great rarity. Finding one of these canes completely orig and intact is also a great rarity. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Handle shaft has a small T-shaped fracture and a small raised area with a chip just above where the rear sight pops up and contacts the shaft. Percussion chamber is cracked internally and does not show externally. Main shaft has about a 1″ repaired crack at the handle joint, otherwise is completely intact. Metal tip has been cleaned and shows light pitting. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-10 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3287

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/4″ long with metal tip that still has its front sight and a narrow, added nickel silver ring at the very end. It has a small dog’s head handle with long handle shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. No markings or SNs remain visible. Handle is unscrewed for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a smooth dark brown patina, lighter on the handle shaft and dog’s head. Main shaft has one spot of light discoloration. Metal tip is a dark brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 49662-18 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3288

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL DOG’S HEAD HANDLE.

SN 594. Cal. 22. Made of brown gutta percha 35-1/2″ long with metal tip and a small dog’s head handle with long shaft. The domed trigger has concentric rings and there is a 5/16″ grooved nickel silver band at the joint between the dog’s head handle and shaft. SN is on the handle shaft and main shaft near the tip. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and unloading and when reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight. To decock one simply depresses the rear sight which relieves tension on the striker spring. The Remington and patent date information are mostly visible at the joint between the handle shaft and main shaft. There were only about 1800 of this rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two different calibers and at least four different handle styles with a variety of lengths. Given that the gutta percha material is reasonably fragile, very few survive today completely intact. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except tip whose number is obliterated with pitting. Overall retains a smooth brown patina with a few minor nicks & scratches and a repaired crack at the tip and another, barely noticeable in the handle. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore. 49662-16 JR (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3289

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 52. Cal. 31. Made of brown gutta percha, 34″ long, with large curved handled and short handle shaft. Trigger is domed with concentric rings. It has metal tip with dbl reeded bands marked with the Thomas & Remington patent information it has a narrow iron sight ring with nickel silver bead. There is a 5/16″ nickel silver band at the junction of the handle and handle shaft. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 500 of these rare percussion cane guns produced 1858-1866 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, only SN visible is on the metal tip. Handle shaft has a filled area at the junction with the main shaft, otherwise gutta percha appears to be intact and is a dark chocolate patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-9 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3291

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 13. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha 37-1/4″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button has concentric rings. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine SN only partially visible on metal tip, no other markings visible on the shaft or handle shaft. Handle shaft and main shaft have a couple of repaired cracks that area nearly invisible, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a dark chocolate patina. Metal tip is bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 49662-7 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3292

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $4,500 – $6,500.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 1146. Cal. 32 RF Smooth Bore. Made of brown gutta percha 36-1/4″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button is domed with concentric rings. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching with SNs visible on handle shaft, main shaft and metal tip. No other markings are visible. Handle and handle shaft are a dark chocolate color while the main shaft is a light chocolate color. Metal tip is brown patina. Mechanics are fine, lightly pitted bore. 49662-17 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3293

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL CURVED HANDLE.

SN 1518. Cal. 22. Made of gutta percha, 35-1/2″ long with long handle shaft and 5/16″ nickel silver band at the handle/handle shaft junction. It has a metal tip with reeded band. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading/unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, handle shaft and main shaft are matching numbered. Metal tip is unnumbered. Gutta percha appears to be completely sound with no visible nicks or breaks and overall retains a medium brown patina, darker on the handle. Handle shaft and main shaft are the same color. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 49662-5 JR (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3294

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $3,500 – $5,000.

SCARCE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH LARGE CURVED HANDLE.

SN 892. Cal 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha 35″ overall length with long handle shaft and metal tip with reeded band. It has 5/16″ nickel silver band at the transition between handle & shaft. Trigger button is domed and has concentric rings. Tip end of the main shaft has a small sight ring, missing its bead. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading or unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains a dark chocolate patina with no visible breaks or chips. Metal tip shows the SN with no other marks visible anywhere on the cane. Mechanics need attention, striker will not cock. Strong bright bore. 49662-19 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3295

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

RARE REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH SMALL CURVED HANDLE.

SN NVN. Cal. 22. Made of gutta percha, 34-1/4″ long with long handle shaft and 5/16″ nickel silver band at the handle/handle shaft junction. It has a metal tip with reeded band. Near the end of the main shaft is a small brass bead front sight. Handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading/unloading and once reassembled the handle is pulled to cock the striker and raise the rear sight in preparation for firing. To decock the striker one simply presses the sight which relieves striker spring tension and the shaft can be closed. There were only about 1800 of these rare cartridge cane guns produced 1866-1888 in two calibers and at least four handle styles. Completely orig examples without repairs are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. There are a couple of small cracks by the front sight and a tiny chip at the handle shaft, otherwise gutta percha is sound with a smooth, even dark chocolate brown patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong, lightly frosted bore. 49662-21 JR (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3296

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $5,500 – $7,500.

SCARCE EARLY REMINGTON CANE GUN WITH CUSTOM IVORY HANDLE.

SN 62. Cal. 32 RF. Made of brown gutta percha, 33-1/2″ long with domed trigger that has concentric rings. The metal tip has a reeded band with an iron sight ring near the tip that has tiny nickel silver bead. The custom handle shaft is screwed to the short handle shaft and is a knobby piece of “certifiable antique ivory”, about 4-1/2″ long x 1-1/4″ diameter. The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading. To fire, the handle is retracted and cocks the striker which also raises the rear sight. There were only about 1800 cartridge cane guns produced in the period 1866-1888 and few survive today. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. 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: Very good. Main shaft has a chip near the sight ring at the tip and a short hairline crack. Handle shaft has a chip and a short crack just below the handle and is missing a chip by the trigger button. Otherwise, gutta percha is intact with a smooth dark brown chocolate patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore. 49662-6 JR IVORY (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3298

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please note: Estimate should be $6,500 – $7,500.

PRESENTATION REMINGTON PERCUSSION CANE GUN WITH IVORY HANDLE.

SN 74. Cal. 31. Made of brown gutta percha, 32-3/8″ overall with right angle rnd “certifiable antique ivory” handle on short handle shaft with domed, checkered trigger button. Cane has metal tip with spiraled knurled band and Thomas & Remington Patent information along with SN. No other markings visible on the cane. The joint between the handle and handle shaft has a 5/16″ nickel silver band. Handle has a 1″ silver band engraved with a French Colonial style soldier with shako and pack shooting a percussion rifle. Inscription is in French and appears to be “PRESENTED TO / Capt. P. Y. M. Cinn-Mars / Par la 4 eme Cp gnie des chasseurs Canadiens” (rough translation: For the 4 th Pc genius of Canadians hunters). The handle is unscrewed from the main shaft for loading. To fire, the handle is retracted which cocks the striker which also raises the rear sight and exposes the nipple for loading a percussion cap. The handle threads are frozen in place and the handle cannot be removed. Only about 500 percussion can guns were produced in the period 1858 – 1866. Few of those survive today. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. 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: About fine. Handle has a few age lines and a couple of chips with a repaired break just above the joint. Gutta percha has a 3″ crack in the main shaft toward the tip, otherwise appears to be completely intact. Mechanics are fine, unable to check the bore. 49662-4 JR IVORY (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3299

VERY FINE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND IVORY CANES.

This collection consists of canes dating circa 1840 to 1890 which include 1) fine “sailor carved” whale bone and whale ivory “clenched fist” knob larger than normal, measuring just over 3 feet in length with tapered oct 6-1/2″ whale bone and ivory shaft, 7/8″ in diameter with two small diamond shaped escutcheons which would have held a lanyard, typical of pre-1850 walking sticks. Shaft taper further to long flutes and finely to smooth surface. The “certifiable antique whale ivory” knob which measures just over 2-3/4″ wide and about 1-1/2″ thick details fingers and thumb of left hand clenching a rod. 2) Fine whale ivory knob, on whale bone oct shaft tapering to rnd, with eight small ebony pin insets and larger ebony inset in “certifiable antique whale ivory” knob. 3) Interesting Victorian ivory and silver mounted cane with English silver proofs with floral ivory top, silver top with ivory unscrews to reveal a patented fold-up German silver wine bottle corkscrew. 4) Beautiful gold topped walking stick with presentation to “Mayor Sleeper from his Associates on the Committee on Streets, 1858”. Mayor Sleeper most likely, John Sherburne Sleeper (1794-1878), Mayor of Roxbury, MA 1856-1858. He was also a sailor, novelist, journalist and politician. Tip is un-hallmarked but appears to be sheet gold, not plate. 5)-11) Seven Victorian, heavy gold layered gold topped canes with relief engraving. All in different forms and shapes, most with initials, names or dates and three with presentations that can be seen pictured on line. 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: 1) Very good to fine. Slight bend with age, patina, several hairline cracks in ivory top. Complete orig. 2) Very good to fine. Patina. Missing one of the small ebony insets in carved oct shaft. 3) Shaft has newer copper tip, large crack and ivory cylinder top. Head slightly askew. As noted, ivory button on top appears re-glued and is possible addition though floral, it is not in-suite to other carved floral decoration. There are two indiscernible silver hallmarks that are partially discernible. 4) Very good to fine overall. Good hand worn patina to wooden shaft, several dings and dents to gold cap that do not affect aesthetics. 5)-11) Very good to fine overall. 49642-6 JS IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3300

FINE CIVIL WAR FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1574. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, small pinched blade front sight with rear sight a groove in the top strap. Top strap is marked “FREEMAN’S PAT. DECr 9, 1862” and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.”. It has a 2-pc hinged rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. It also has the unusual Freeman removable cylinder by means of a latch in the right front of the frame. Cyinder is unfluted with six chambers. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips, pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, bottom front of frame, cylinder, rammer handle, arbor and bottom of bbl. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1864 and although there are no known military contracts they are considered secondary martial arms, likely to have been private purchased for use in the war. This is an extremely fine condition revolver retaining most of its orig finish and appears unfired. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phillip Bleakney. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with small blemishes and some blue turning plum; frame retains about 90% glossy orig blue with pitting on forward areas at lever and on top of bbl lug. Hammer and loading arm retain dark, muted case colors. Trigger guard with integral grip straps retain about 30% blue finish with remainder blue/grey patina. Grips are sound and solid with numerous small nicks and several chips on right side along with several dents as can be seen in photographs. Sub-inspectors mark also found on bottom of right stock. Cylinder retains about 85% glossy orig blue with remainder a medium grey patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 49059-140 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3313

EXTREMELY RARE WWII GERMAN AVIATOR SCHOOL SECRET ENIGMA CIPHER MACHINE CODE BOOK COVER.

SN 1905. This is one of the more significant items of German military equipment to survive WWII. Originally it would have contained the complex and secret settings of the Enigma machine for each day of the month. Each month a new set of inserts with new codes for that month would be placed inside this cover. This book is orig in bi-fold configuration (3 panels) that are 8-3/4″ x about 6″, made of red oil cloth-type material with pinned aluminum framing. The cover is marked in German with a yellow Swiss Cross on the cover, possibly to deceive someone into thinking that it may have had something to do with first-aid should it be captured. Top of the front cover is also marked “Geheim” (secret). Bottom front of the cover is marked with the Nazi Eagle and the general staff of the Navy and dated “Berlin 1940”. Inside the front cover are 4 accordion-like ribs, each with 3 eyelets where the pink sheets of code book pages were attached. Apparently this book was issued to and used in the flight training school in Parow, Germany. The school was established in 1935 and disbanded in early 1945, apparently upon the arrival of the Red Army. While Enigma machines are extremely rare, the only associated thing more rare is a code book. CONDITION: Fair. All 3 sections are present with the interior mostly complete, obviously missing the code pages. The printed sheets are moderately soiled and yellowed with some damage to the edge in the left panel from the eyelets. The folds show some separation in the oil cloth. The front cover is complete with light soil and fading and the red leather binding on the spine shows soil and wear with some weakness on the hinge. Backs of the center and right panels are missing their red oil cloth covering. A most rare and unusual WWII Nazi artifact. 48940-1 JR (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3552

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INCREDIBLY RARE .455 WEBLEY VILLAR PEROSA MACHINE GUN MAGAZINE.

Quite probably the only .455 Webley Villar Perosa magazine in private hands. The Villar Perosa machine gun was an early Italian WW 1 machine gun which was copied and produced in .455 Webley in Great Britain. Fast firing and designed for early anti-aircraft use, by the time the guns were fielded the original Villar Perosa in 9mm Glisenti was too under-powered for effective use against more durable aircraft. The gun, chambered in .455 Webley would certainly have been a more effective machine gun. This 25 round magazine is very rugged and well engineered, with the metal folded near the top and at the base to provide added strength. Very different in appearance from the Italian magazines, this one is straight. It has a brass follower and thumbpieces which which rotate freely when depressed to the floorplate, easing the loading process. There is another example in the Pattern Room in England, but that is the only other specimen know to this cataloger. CONDITION: Very good original lusterous blue finish with scattered areas of very light pitting and discoloration. Spring tension is strong and the follower moves smoothly. This is an incredible opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare magazine. 43475-1121 JWK (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3788

COMPLETE WW2 GERMAN ARMORER’S TOOL KIT IN ORIGINAL METAL CAN PLUS MG-15 TOOL KIT IN LEATHER CASE.

1) Fantastic and complete German WW2 Waffenmeister’s field tool kit in its orig metal can. Files, hammer, punch, gauges, wrenches, vernier, portable vise, brushes, and specialized wrenches all present and as seen in the photographs (some tools Mauser Banner marked). Sliding parts drawers and sheet metal frame all move freely and fine. Fits very nicely in the orig “Ammo” can. 2) MG-15 machine gun tool kit (aircraft mounting) complete with manufacturer’s marked (fzs) broken shell extractor. Weimar era eagle proof also visible on this tool, as well as on exterior of black leather case. Flieger number “FL45475” also embossed on outside of case. Backside of case fitted with aluminum mounting plates for vehicle or aircraft application. CONDITION: 1) Waffenmeister’s tool kit overall condition very fine with original paint coverage. Tools with moving parts in phenomenal condition. Wood not marred. Files surfaces intact. No rust. Some loss of finish on metal parts as one would expect from a kit of this vintage. 2) MG-15 tool kit is absolutely mint. Outstanding condition throughout. Looks as though the tools were emplaced into the case yesterday. Leather case extremely fine to near excellent with some creasing starting underneath the protective flap. Both kits are very rarely found as complete and in such wonderful original condition. Excellent specimens worthy of the discerning collector, and machine gun enthusiast. 43475-1115 JWK (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3796

BRASS PLAQUE SHOWING ORDNANCE CORPS EMBLEM.

Brass plaque showing Ordnance Corps Emblem. 9-1/4″ dia, cannon bbls are 10-3/4″ l. CONDITION: Very good. Plaque shows generous amounts of black paint finish on the rim and worn black paint on the grenade. 75% red paint on grenade flame. Cannon bbls orig bronze. Very nice item for an artillery collector. 49438-1 TEP (500-1,500) – Lot 3803