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1291
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$13,800.00 |
FINE SET OF CASED GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED HENRY DERINGER PISTOLS.NSN. This is a beautiful deluxe cased set of Henry Deringer’s with 4″ bbls including breech with gold bands and thumb plate, silver escutcheons and trigger guard. German silver front sights and typical Deringer fixed rear sights as part of the top tangs. Top of breech plugs & lockplates have the “DERINGER PHILADEL’A” manufacturer’s markings. Top left flats of breech plugs have the Deringer “P” proof. They are mounted in 1-pc walnut stocks with silver and German silver mountings that are all nicely engraved in foliate & floral patterns with nicely detailed pineapple finials. Butts of stocks have German silver teardrop shaped plates with iron engraved cap boxes. Top of wrists of stocks are inlaid with engraved gold shield shaped thumbplates and grips are nicely checkered. Bbls are secured with a sgl wedge through engraved, silver, dog-bone shaped escutcheons and tips of stocks have engraved German silver nose caps. Pistols are accompanied by an orig Deringer black leather covered, purple velvet lined hinged casing with recessed folding handle in lid. Bottom is recessed for the pistols, a 3-compartment floral decorated, copper & brass charger; a rosewood handled nipple wrench and screwdriver; a nutcracker style ball mold with sprue cutter marked “60” on left arm and wood handled cleaning rod with brass jag, and a fitted tin powder measure completes all the compartment slots. Case also has covered compartments in left rear & right front, one for cast lead balls and the other containing a functioning key. Altogether a wonderful & rarely encountered pair of Henry Deringer pistols in original case in beautiful displayable condition. PROVENANCE: Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbls retain strong traces of original bright brown finish with balance a mottled gray/plum with scattered small scratches and abrasions on 1 bbl on right side. Locks retain traces of case colors. Metal overall including steel breeches, locks and hammers, silver and German silver mountings are all well fit with crisp engraving. Guns appear to have been shot very little with no flash pitting around nipples or breech. Bores are quite clean and smooth with light pitting and rifling. Mechanically both guns function well. Stocks are sound and well fit, retaining most of their original varnish though thinning in some areas. Casing and accessories overall are in similar fine condition with some pitting to blade of nipple, wrench, screwdriver and ball mold. Finials on compartment doors are ivory. 50412-43 (15,000-25,000) ESA – Lot 1291 |
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1293
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$17,250.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE & EXQUISITE, ENGRAVED AND SILVER MOUNTED DERINGER PISTOL MADE BY EARLY AFRICAN AMERICAN GUNSMITH, J.M. JONES.NSN. Cal. 40. 6-1/4″ overall, 2-1/2″ striped oct. bbl. James Monroe Jones, born into a North Carolina slave family, was a graduate of Oberlin College and was one of very few Antebellum African American gunsmiths. Jones’ quality and artistry is much higher than most Antebellum Deringer makers, including Henry Deringer. He worked in London, Ohio in the mid-19th century but finished his career near Toronto, Canada. The workmanship on this pistol is almost beyond belief. The mounts including trigger guard, escutcheons, forearm tip, sideplate, bolster plate and buttcap are all silver and profusely engraved with intricate scroll and floral motifs. The front sight has a dovetailed base with slotted German silver blade. The steel lockplate, hammer, breech and even screw heads are also profusely engraved. The hammer terminates in the head of a sea serpent. There is a platinum plug in the bolster. There are two gold bands on the breech block. Between the two gold bands is a finely engraved dogs head with engraved geometric edging, framing gold bands. The thumb plate is gold and shield shaped. The bbl shows Damascene striping and orig brown finish. “JM Jones” is engraved on the top of the bbl. Only a handful of guns by this maker are known and this is an exemplary specimen of his work. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Metal overall is grey/plum with areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Stock retains most of its orig varnish with minor scattered dings, dents and scratches. Gun is orig, complete and matching with exception of missing bbl key which is easily replaced and should be restored. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp rifling in bore. 51446-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1293 |
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1294
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$0.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE UNWIN & ROGERS “SWITCHBLADE” CASED PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL.NSN. Cal. 28. 7″ overall. Unwin & Rogers made the most popular knife pistol combination in the world in the Victorian era, no doubt making many thousands. The push button spring-blade is an extremely rare variant with few known and this is the only example we are aware ever coming to auction. Also quite rare, is the orig “UNWIN AND ROGERS / SHEFFIELD” gold embossed mahogany casing. 3-1/2″ German silver bbl with British proofs and “UNWIN & ROGERS / PATENTED SHEFFIELD” on left side “NON * XLL” on right side. Two 3-1/2″ blades, clip point blade on right side is manually operated and the double edged blade on left is released and locked by oval German silver button on left side. Gun is mounted with horn slabs, checkered where held as pistol. German silver trapdoor retains caps and balls. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, no finish but gun appears orig and complete with scattered dings, dents and scratches on German silver. Horn slabs are complete with a couple hairline cracks, hand worn patina. Blades are grey overall, dagger point has old cleaning and sharpening at point. Functional overall, including strong switchblade mechanism and good gun mechanism. Pistol when cocked extends a folding trigger which is still functional. Accompanying bag flask retains about half its orig varnish and bright blue to spring, nipple wrench combination vent pick is very good. Oiler and cap tin label are new additions. Single cavity ball mold is good with iron patina. Casing is sound and solid with blank round plaque in lid retaining much of its orig varnish with numerous scuffs, scrapes and scratches. Red velvet lining is light faded and soiled with wear with discernible gilt makers mark inside lid is light but all discernible. Accompanying key is functional. 51705-1 JS (6,000-7,000) – Lot 1294 |
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2225
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$1,265.00 |
RARE AND VERY FINE ENGRAVED AND GOLD LARGE BORE TRANTER BREVETTE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.NSN. 11 mm. 13″ overall, 6.5″ oct bbl, what stunning two color gold and silver full inset highlights to engraving on blued brevette, inset gold on top flat “C. D. TANNER SOHNE HANNOVER”. CONDITION: Fine overall retaining majority original bright blue, gold highlights well discerned but silver highlights which connect the gold are dark and blend with overall dark gray/blue with balance of gun. Mechanically gun is fine with bright shiny bore. 51162-15 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2225 |
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2236
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$0.00 |
NICELY REFURBISHED HAMMER 10-BORE SHOTGUN BY W. & C. SCOTT.SN 8552. Cal. 10 bore. Made in 1877. 2-5/8″ Chambers. Striking 30″ skelp Damascus bbls have makers name on top. Top lever action with bar locks is nicely scroll engraved and has some vignettes of game and dogs. Nicely figured walnut straight stock has steel buttplate. Forend attaches with side nail. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refurbished. Bbls have nearly all of their excellent re-brown. Action and locks have traces of color. Rebounding locks are by Stanton. A large dutchman had been added to the stock in the distant past to give a semi-pistol grip. This was removed by Ray Ordorica to restore the original straight grip. He also did the complete stock refinish and new checkering. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 51775-3 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 2236 |
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2237
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$2,012.50 |
8 BORE BRITISH PERCUSSION SINGLE RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 8 bore. .875 Groove diameter. Multi groove rifling. 24″ Swamped octagon bbl has under rib with two plain pipes holding steel ramrod. Patent breech has unvented platinum blow-out. Bar lock is scroll engraved. Lightly figured walnut stock is iron mounted and has contrasting forend tip. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbl and lock have even brown patina, some traces of color remain on lockplate. Hammer has been replaced. Stock has relatively recent varnish over old finish. Forend tip is an epoxy replacement. Bore is good with strong rifling, brown and rusty. Lock is good. Rear sight is a replacement. 31377-32 MGM43 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2237 |
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3522
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$1,725.00 |
PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION HOLSTER OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS WITH PAMPHLET PERTAINING TO DUELING.SN 167/ 167. Cal. 68. Each pistol has 9-1/8″ twist octagon bbl with makers name and address on top flat. Bbls are fitted with swiveled, bridled steel ramrods. Patent breeches are nicely engraved and have vented platinum blow-outs. Integral rear sights are on scroll engraved breech irons. Scroll engraved bar locks are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads, and are fitted with back sliding safeties. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on each plate. Walnut, nearly full, stocks with checkered bag grips are iron mounted. Also included is a pamphlet printed in Charleston, SC in 1858 “The Code of Honor or Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds in Duelling” by John Lyde Wilson (in which a dueling pistol is defined as having a smooth bore and bbl length of 9″ or less, and of flint and steel ignition, unless both sides agree to using percussion pistols. These are the only rules pertaining to the type of pistols used). PROVENANCE: Pamphlet. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of twist finish. Other metal parts show traces of orig finish, but are mostly a dark pewter gray. Stocks retain a considerable amount of their orig varnish finish, other areas considerably darkened. One pistol has a repaired crack in front of bbl bolster. Mechanically good. Pamphlet is complete, considerably foxed and somewhat soiled, with some restorations to cover, and is housed in a protective brown box. 51127-3 MGM31 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3522 Click here to view provenance |
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3523
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$1,495.00 |
HIGH QUALITY PAIR OF PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY “TANNER IN HANOVER”.SN 2009/ 2009. Cal. 48 Groove diameter. 10″ Chamfered octagon rifled bbls, have scroll engraving at breeches and muzzles and makers name and address in gold on top flats. Breech irons are fitted with adjustable U-notch sights, are finely scroll engraved, and have fine gold inlaid borders. This exceptionally well done treatment extends to locks and hammers, where scroll is in semi-relief. Triggers are set. Figured walnut stocks with schnabeled forends and checkered, flared grips, are iron mounted. Spurred trigger guards are scroll engraved and inlaid with “A” and “B”. Grip caps are engraved with feather bursts. Vacant silver oval crest plates are on left sides. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown, with pistol “B” showing the most wear. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and scratches. Bores appear to be excellent but are partially obscured by caked oil. Mechanically good. 51162-5 MGM32 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3523 |
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3524
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$862.50 |
PERCUSSION DUELING OR HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOHN BARTON.NSN. Cal. 55. This well made pistol was originally flintlock, and was converted to percussion with new bolster and patent breech. It has 10″ octagon bbl marked “J Barton London” on top flat. Lock with back sliding safety has been fitted with flat faced hammer, and has makers name in front of hammer. Trigger is set. Walnut iron mounted full stock has checkered and geometrically carved bag grip. Trigger guard with pineapple finial has had finger spur added. CONDITION: Good. There are traces of what is likely metal refinish at time of conversion. Stock is sound, retains considerable amount of a very old oil finish. Mechanically good. 51127-12 MGM34 (750-1,250) – Lot 3524 |
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3525
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$920.00 |
D. EGG (MARKED) PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL.NSN. Cal. 60. 9-1/8″ Twist bbl is rifled and engraved “London” on top flat through dovetailed rear sight, and is fitted with swiveled, bridled steel ramrod. Patent breech is embellished with two silver lines. Back action lock with flat faced hammer is engraved with large scroll and “D. EGG”. Nearly full length walnut stock has iron trigger guard and checkered bag grip with lions head relief cast silver cap. CONDITION: Good to fine, with a considerable amount of what appears to be orig finish on wood and metal. Mechanically good. Bore is very fine. 51127-2 MGM36 (750-1,250) – Lot 3525 |
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3526
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$8,625.00 |
CASED PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY SINGLE SHOT BREECHLOADING TARGET PISTOLS BY GEBR. KRAUS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION.SN 181-1/ 181-2. Cal. 8 mm. (32 Extra long?) 10″ Brightly polished blue, fluted octagon bbls, are gold inlaid with makers name, and town (Coblenz), as well as some open scroll at breech ends with double bands and a single band around muzzles. Nicely filed, case hardened, top lever tip down actions are fitted with bar locks with rebated tails having reloading round bodied serpentine hammers. Actions are engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut scroll within geometric borders. Triggers are set. Case hardened trigger guards with finger spurs are gold inlaid with monogram “ER”. Stocks of nicely figured European walnut have fluted “grips” and steel grip caps are filed in to fit. Forends attaching with side nails have steel tips. Pistols are housed in their orig oak and leather case with plated brass corners and other hardware, which is lined in green cloth. Central compartment contains a cleaning rod and chamber cast. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of their orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only some sharp edge wear on bbls and slight silvering on high edges and beads of actions. Stocks have a few light marks. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case leather is scuffed and marked and has some lifting of grain. Interior cloth has marks and compressions. Compartment covers have cloth which does not quite match. A lovely pair of pistols. 51436-1 MGM38 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3526 |
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3541
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$0.00 |
BIG BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL MARKED “LIMERICK” ON BARREL AND “RICHARDSON” ON LOCK.NSN. Cal. 67. 4-1/2″ Ovate bbl with captive bridled steel ramrod, is engraved “Limerick” on top flat where normally an address is encountered. Lock with flat plate and back sliding safety, and flat faced serpentine hammer, shows details filed out and “RICHARDSON” engraved in (There are numerous Richardson gunmakers listed in America). European walnut stock with checkered bag grip is iron mounted and has stylized pineapple finial to trigger guard. CONDITION: Good, with traces of orig finish on bbl which is mostly a dark brown to gray patina matching lockplate. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous light marks and an old repair running from back of lockplate into grip. Sliding safety has been replaced, otherwise mechanically good. 31377-31 MGM28 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3541 |
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3543
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$0.00 |
PERCUSSION PISTOL BY S NOCK.NSN. Cal. 51. 7″ Octagon bbl is unmarked. Patent breech has gold band and scroll engraving. Lock with back sliding safety and flat faced hammer has sprigs of scroll engraving with “S. Nock” in front of hammer. Dense, walnut full stock has flat sided butt flanked by closely spaced checkering with mullered borders. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbl is a dark gray brown. Lockplate temper blued. Hammer a possible replacement, as engraving does not match well. Stock is refinished, sharp edges slightly rounded, with repair to fore piece. Some filler around lockplate. 31377-29 MGM27 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3543 |
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3544
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$920.00 |
HIGH CONDITION LARGE BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL MARKED “LONDON”.NSN. Cal. 67. 6-1/2″ Twist octagon bbl is engraved “LONDON” on top flat and is fitted with swiveled bridled steel ramrod. Case hardened patent breech has vented blow-out. Bar lock with flat faced hammer, has back sliding safety and is engraved with attenuated scroll. Walnut stock with checkered bag grip is iron mounted and extends nearly to muzzle. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining over 80% orig finish on all surfaces, with some flaking to trigger guard and marks in stock finish. Mechanically excellent. 51162-7 MGM35 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3544 |
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3545
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$1,437.50 |
PAIR OF PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS BY THOMAS HEWSON.NSN. Cal. 52. 4″ Octagon bbls are fitted with swiveled, bridled steel ramrods, and are engraved “LONDON” on top flats. Percussion bar locks with flat faced hammers are nicely scroll engraved with makers name along bottoms. Walnut stocks with checkered bag grips are iron mounted. There are vacant truncated rectangular crest plates at tops of grips. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts cleaned to pewter gray over some light pitting and browning where protected. Stocks are sound and may have some oil added to augment their orig finish. Mechanically good. 51127-14 MGM33 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3545 |
