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RARE JENNINGS BREECHLOADING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.SN 102. Cal 54. Standard rifle with 26″ rnd smooth bore bbl, ramrod tube under the bbl containing a brass & hickory cleaning rod that is probably a replacement. It has pin front sight on a dovetail and fixed rear sight on the frame over the chamber area. Left side of frame has the Robbins & Lawrence markings along with “C.P. DICKSON AGENT / NEW YORK / PATENTED 1849”. Receiver & rear end of the bbl are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Hammer shank & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Breech cover & pellet priming receptacle are present. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has straight grip & crescent buttplate with an engraved 2-1/4″ by 3/4″ nickel silver oval inlaid in the left side. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were probably less than 1,000 of these rare rifles produced in 2 varieties 1848-1851. The first model was a repeater and the model described here was a factory conversion or one built at the factory from Jennings Repeater parts. This rifle used the “Rocket Ball” cartridge which was grossly underpowered and unsuitable for either military or sporting use which led to the demise of this design, but propelled the Chief Engineer, B. Tyler Henry into prominence. He later invented the Volcanic line of arms which evolved into the Model 1860 Henry Rifle, which then became the Winchester dynasty. Many of the existing Jennings rifles were converted to muzzle loader. Very few are found today in orig configuration. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal an overall cleaned gray patina with areas of pitting over the bbl. Receiver is lightly pitted around the breech opening and nipple areas with the remainder a gray/brown patina. Buttplate & trigger guard are matching patina. Trigger guard has welded repairs. Stock has a repaired chip at the toe and another in right side of top tang with a gouge in the left wrist and shows a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid at full cock, otherwise mechanics are a little loose but functional. Bore is moderately pitted. 51460-2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1000 |
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1188
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$0.00 |
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE REMINGTON BEALS NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHERETTE BOX AND ACCESSORIES.SN 2491. Cal 36. Very rare Beals Navy percussion revolver, blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, dovetailed German silver cone front sight & fixed groove rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 2-line Beals address with the SN on the bottom flat. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed on bottom flat of bbl, left side of buttstrap under the grip and in pencil inside each grip. Accompanied by an incredibly rare, original Remington 2-pc black leatherette box that is partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, an eagle & stars flask, a Remington brass bullet & ball mold with blue steel sprue cutter, a hickory & steel worm/cleaning rod and a rare cardboard box of Scheidt Brothers percussion caps. This revolver, box & accessories is pictured on page 33 of The Guns of Remington, Madus & Remington Society. This book was a compilation of Remington Arms loaned to the Cody Firearms Museum for a stand-alone exhibit in 1997 titled It Never Failed Me: The Arms & Art of the Remington Arms Company. Page 33 of referenced publication also pictures an identical set, SN 460 with the notation “Only two cardboard boxed sets of Remington-Beals belt revolvers are known to survive.” According to consignor there are actually four known surviving sets. Regardless, this is an extremely rare offering. Our revolver SN 2491 is misidentified in the book as SN 2941 but there is no doubt whatsoever that this is the revolver, box & accessories in the photograph. The lender of this revolver at that time was F. “Slim” Kohler. PROVENANCE: F. “Slim” Kohler Collection. Gary Phillips Collection. CONDITION: Revolver, for a Beals Navy is extremely fine. Few of them survive today and of those extremely few have any orig finish remaining. This revolver shows about 80-85% glossy orig blue on the bbl & loading lever with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Frame retains traces of finish in the most sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina with a few scattered pin-pricks of pitting just above the left grip. Cylinder retains 85-90% orig blue with some flaking losses and a cylinder line with fine pitting on the cylinder face. Hammer retains about 70% glossy fire blue. Grip frame is a gray metal patina. Trigger guard retains about 80% orig silver. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few nicks and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Box is sound with some extremely professional repairs to one end of the lid and a slightly open seam on one end of the bottom. Interior is moderately soiled with some light foxing. Exterior shows very little soil with some light rubs on the lid and moderate wear on the edges and overall retains about 85% orig black finish. Flask is extremely fine and retains about 90% orig finish with bright gold wash on the collar. Mold shows light battering with sharp bright cavities and about 75-80% blue on the sprue cutter. Cleaning rod is fine with the metal tip having been cleaned. Cap box is intact and lightly soiled. All together an extraordinarily rare set the likes of which are unlikely to be encountered for sale anytime in the near future. 51683-2 JRL (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1188 |
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1193
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$5,175.00 |
RARE REMINGTON LARGE DOG’S HEAD PERCUSSION CANE GUN.NSN. Cal. 31. All dark brown gutta percha (hard rubber) construction over a steel liner, 32″ overall with on the handle and the large molded dog’s head motif on the handle. The transition from handle to shaft has a 1/4″ silver band and the trigger button is cone shaped with concentric rings. Tip of the shaft has a brass sight pin with an iron tip that has an added silver plated band at the top. Only about 500 percussion Rifle Canes were produced 1858-1866 with an additional 1,800 cartridge versions produced 1866-1888. The handle unscrews from the main shaft to expose the chamber in the handle for loading which, when returned to the shaft lines up with the rifled bore in the shaft. The firing mechanism is actuated by withdrawing the handle to the rear cocking the striker which is released by means of the small trigger button. This cane is the shortest length produced by Remington. Very few survive today completely intact. The gutta percha is rather fragile and easily chipped and broken. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shows moderate wear with a few small nicks and a long scratch in the main shaft at the juncture of the handle and the shaft. There is a small chip in the same area. The iron tip is heavily pitted. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 51676-1 JRL (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1193 |
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1198
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$1,725.00 |
SCARCE COOPER NAVY PERCUSSION DA REVOLVER.SN 7003. Cal 36. Second Model Navy revolver, usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl, brass cone front sight and 3-line address on the top flat. Cylinder is rebated with 5 chambers and has matching SN. Frame & hammer are unmarked. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. There are only about 15,000 of these well made revolvers produced 1864-1869. There are no known military contacts but they are considered to be secondary martial. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, every part visible is numbered. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a dark patina. There is a spot of pitting on the left side flat. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors. Frame retains dark case colors with a forging flaw hole in the left recoil shield and another on left side of frame. Cylinder retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the losses from flaking, not wear. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Bottom edges of grip are somewhat battered otherwise grip is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and a couple of chips in the bottom edges and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 51746-1 JRL (1,250-2,000) – Lot 1198 |
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1278
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$0.00 |
RARE MODEL 1817 TYPE 1 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY.NSN. Cal. 69. 10-3/4″ Round bbl with P (Eagle), and V proofs at rear is held to stock with large front double band having brass sight. Flat 1807 type lock with beveled edge has an eagle and “US” in front of serpentine cock. Tail is marked “SPRING” “FIELD” “1817”. Inspectors mark is visible on left side. It is estimated that only 400 of this type pistol were produced by Springfield, mostly to use up parts on hand. CONDITION: Good, as found. All metal parts are pitted brown to black patina. Wood is sound, dark. Frizzen spring is missing. Mainspring is weak. Old hickory ramrod does not have metal tip for accessories. 51164-1 MGM189 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1278 |
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1287
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$2,357.50 |
D G PRATT CASED HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 36. This small bore rifle weighs in at a full 12-1/2 pounds with 32″ Remington made oct-rnd bbl. Both lock and bbl are marked “DG Pratt”. Hooded bead front sight, buckhorn mid-sight and adjustable tang sight. Brass and German silver mounted with interlinked circles of odd fellows inset opposite patchbox. Unique brass wire trigger guard and set triggers. Custom wood case with large flask, brass tipped ramrod and cleaning rod, balls, caps and patches. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall grey. Two gold bands. Strong traces of the orig Remington brown. Stock is sound, solid. All inlays complete, though a couple slightly raised. A few hairlines. Hand worn patina to brightly oil polished burled wood. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. Wood case well weathered and worn externally, re-hinged, missing lock mechanism. Interior soiled, dark baize lining torn and missing in areas. One partition slightly loose, but houses and protects gun nicely. 51470-1 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1287 |
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1288
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$0.00 |
IMPORTANT AND HISTORIC DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO INFAMOUS “BOSS TWEED” CONSPIRATOR JOHN J. BRADLEY APRIL 1858.NSN. Cal. 12ga. If this gun could only talk and tell us why this simple mid-grade engraved Liege dbl bbl 12 ga percussion shotgun was presented by sixteen listed New York City aldermen with a contemporary German silver repair to broken forestock held by seven brass screws. This gun looks much like a Manton Muzzleloader, however the maker is unknown. Presentation as seen in photos was expertly etched in raised relief on buttplate that was then Sheffield plated and reattached. This gun must have had some historic memorialization to Bradley and to the other aldermen presenters. The etching, presentation, and plating most likely cost more than the cost of this gun in 1858. John J. Bradley (1831-1891) owned a livery stable at the corner of 4th Ave and 18th St. He was a long time New York local politician, serving as a State Senator for a total of seven years. Bradley was often the subject of newspaper articles including a wonderful Oct 31, 1871 New York Times article titled “Respectable John J. Bradley”‘. “It seems inconceivable that at this time of day, anybody indorsed by Tammany Hall should be able to secure a single vote on the ground of his ‘respectability’. John J. Bradley is not only indorsed by the Ring of public plunderers, but his election is of the most vital importance for the perpetuation of their rule. His greed in securing the spoils of office is only equaled by the rapacity of TWEED for extra-official plunder. And yet this man, who is not ashamed to extract at least 200,000 a year from a depleted Treasury for his services….”. Bradley joined the Tammany Hall when quite young, and was never indicted retiring back to his livery business and staying away from politics the last years of his life. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Presents well with presentation buttplate and German silver shield repair to forearm. Iron is overall brown/grey with staining and pitting. Stock other than break is sound, retaining much of its orig varnish, hand-worn patina, scattered cosmetic defects. Buttplate which was silver-plated retains 98% orig silver with some bubbling. Mechanically sound, with clear smooth bores. 51745-1 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1288 Click here to view provenance |
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1289
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$28,750.00 |
HISTORIC AND EXCEPTIONAL EDWIN FORREST OWNED CASED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER DUELERS.NSN. Cal. 54. 12-1/2″ overall, 7″ oct bbl, engraved German silver and steel mounted. These guns are in spectacular condition, retaining virtually all of their orig finish and according to authority Doug Eberhart who once owned these stated they are “they are the best of their kind”. Edwin Forrest (1806-1872) was probably the most popular American actors of his day. In 1823, Forrest, according to his memoirs, became friends with James and Rezin Bowie and at some point was given Jim Bowie’s favorite knife. Whether Forrest in some of his grandiose recollections actually possessed Jim Bowie’s Bowie or not, the knife along with these Deringers are among spectacular arms he did own in the mid-19th century. As Mr. Forrest had no heirs, he established the Edwin Forrest Home near Philadelphia as a retirement home for old actors. In a arms display case were various arms belonging to Forrest along with his other effects that the Board of Governors of the the Edwin Forrest Home sold in 1988. Regardless of any history this is no doubt among the most beautiful pair of Henry Deringer cased pistols extant. PROVENANCE: Pistols: Edwin Forrest Home, Philadelphia; Ex-William R. Williamson Collection, 1988; pictured on page 109 of Steel Canvas, R. L. Wilson; Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Pistols are both extremely fine overall, though pistol on top (gun 1) has some light pitting on lock surface, hammer and trigger guard as seen in photos, along with hairline crack below lock and opposite lock that runs entire diameter of wood. Guns both retain most of their orig Deringer signature striped brown finish with only minor reductions and minor blemishes. Blued steel trigger guards and ramrod thimbles both retain most of their orig blue though gun 1) has about 10% loss of finish. German silver mounts have crisp engraving and are well fit and to their burl walnut stocks which retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Mechanically, guns are excellent with crisp shiny rifled bores with characteristic Deringer 7 lands and grooves. Casing is sound and solid with orig wood & brass combination tool, 3-compartment charging flask which retains much of its orig varnish and bright blue spring and scissor bullet mold also in excellent condition. Brown velvet interior is light stained, minor soiling and has professionally repaired central partition. Case retains orig functioning key. Exterior of case has typical storage dings, dents and bruises, expected after 150 years, still retaining most of its orig varnished finish. 50412-50 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1289 |
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1290
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$13,800.00 |
VERY RARE CASED PAIR A.J. MILLSPAUGH, WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED DERINGER PISTOLS.NSN. According to Doug Eberhart, author of the most important texts on Deringer pistols, there are only 2 pairs of Millspaugh cased Deringer’s extant in the world. This pair has gold bands and thumb plates and silver trigger guard and escutcheons. Pistols are of the larger variety for Henry Deringer measuring 8″ overall and 4″ bbls including breeches. Millspaugh is among the rarest authorized Henry Deringer dealers and very few examples of his guns are known. It is of note that the other known pair which are among the finest pairs of American cased duelers were sold at auction well in excess of $200,000.00. This is your chance to purchase an equally rare pair of guns though lesser condition. PROVENANCE: Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection; Ex-C.D. Terry 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: Guns are very good overall, though metal exhibits pitting especially on bbls. Makers mark on lock, breech and bbl are all discernible though with some pitting distorting letters in agents mark as can be seen in photos of barrel markings. Silver and gold escutcheons and bands are complete and well seated, German silver nose caps and butt caps are also well seated with patina. Engraving on gold, steel, silver and German silver mounts all crisp and discernible. Stocks are both sound and solid retaining about 30% bright original varnish, there is a hairline crack on each gun about 1/4″ long between lock escutcheon and breech. The accompanying original Henry Deringer leather covered hinged wood case has heavily faded once burgundy velvet now turned mostly to golden tan. Accessories in case fit slots fairly well and good to very good overall. Finials attached to each wood compartment are ivory. 50412-44 (15,000-25,000) ESA – Lot 1290 |
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1292
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$23,000.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE ELABORATELY ENGRAVED AND GOLD MOUNTED HENRY DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL.NSN. Cal. 52. This gun measures 7-1/4 overall, 2-7/8″ bbl with 3-9/16″ including breech. Lock and breech are both full firm marked “DERINGER PHILADELa”. This is possibly the most elaborate Henry Deringer pistol noted, with great collection history. There is nothing in Doug Eberhart’s The Deringer in America that approaches the level of engraving or quantity of gold mountings. The few other known gold mounted guns are less elaborate and this is among the few large bore smooth bores known. Engraving covers fully 100% of steel of lock, hammer face, breech, bbl tang, bolster face, key face, trapdoor in butt, hammer screw, tang screw, both lock screws, top flat of bbl and about 1/3 of remainder of bbl. Even the trigger plate which can hardly be seen is also fully engraved. Engraving is also by a much finer hand than encountered on other Deringers. Gold mountings on this gun include trigger guard, both lock escutcheons, key way escutcheons, nosecap, thimble, ramrod tip, front sight, breech bands, butt escutcheon and shield shaped thumbplate with the logo of owner “GD”. Gold mountings on this gun are also profusely engraved with exception of ramrod tip, bbl bands, and front sight. This Philadelphia made Henry Deringer is a true piece of art and there is not a more elaborate example known. PROVENANCE: Ex-Fred Clough Collection; Ex-Doug Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Gun appears unfired or very little, with a crisp smooth bore and breech. Traces of muted case color are found on breech, lock, trigger and hammer, but mostly a crisp silver/grey color overall. The bbl retains thin traces of blue finish unlike the typical striped brown finishes seen on standard production pistols. This gun indeed was especially made for an important client whoever the initials “GD” represent. Gold mountings are well fit with crisp arabesque and foliate engraving into deluxe selected walnut stock with beautiful grain and color. The orig ramrod has internal case hardened steel worm screwed to jag. Stock is sound and solid with strong checkering. There are two 1/2″ hairline cracks both on left side; one just rear of key way escutcheon and one in checkering near butt that do not affect the overall aesthetics of this little gem. Mechanically, gun functions well including adjustable set trigger screw. Bore is smooth with scattered areas of light pitting. 50412-46 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1292 |
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2185
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$2,875.00 |
SCARCE CIVIL WAR MARTIAL REMINGTON NAVY REVOLVER.SN 16457. Cal. 36. Scarce gun in standard configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and 2-line address “PATENTED DEC. 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION, NY”. Approximately 7000-8000 of this gun were made for the US government in 1862, survival in orig configuration is scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 20% thinning blue finish, balance of gun is grey with staining and pitting, traces of finish,all matching. Grips are sound with bright, “CGC” (C. G. Chandler) inspector’s cartouche. Several scuffs, two hairline cracks and chip in left rear toe. Mechanically sound. 51202-2 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2185 |
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2186
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$6,900.00 |
VERY RARE REMINGTON REVOLVING PERCUSSION RIFLE.SN 128. Cal 44. Standard grade rifle with extremely rare 26-1/4″ oct bbl, German silver sporting front sight & adjustable, 2-position leaf rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured uncheckered rosewood buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Frame is new model Army style with longer cylinder; extended loading lever and top & bottom tangs. Bottom tang has an integral serpentine trigger guard with spur finger-rest. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were less than 1000 of these rifles produced 1866-79 in two calibers. It appears that this rifle was originally silver-plated. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, frame, bottom tang, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains most of a restored brown finish while the receiver, lever, cylinder & buttplate are blued. The screw top & bottom tangs, under the wood and inside the buttplate show orig silver-plating. Stock has a hairline back of top tang otherwise it is sound with a few light nicks and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51435-2 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2186 |
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2235
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$5,750.00 |
GOOD QUALITY, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY T. KENNEDY.SN 344. Cal. 14 Bore. Eight Narrow grooves. Made ca.1841-1849 at Kilmarnock, Scotland. The 27″ “twist” barrels are engraved with makers name and “RIFLE MAKER TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT”, and are fitted with unique folding express sights set into rib. Rifle was made for “LORD DAVID KENNEDY,” a noted sportsman of the period whose name is engraved on the butt plate. Patent breeches have unvented platinum blow-outs. Robust ebony ramrod is held by plain pipes. Case hardened back action locks are fitted with broad high hammers with dolphin heads. Lock plates are engraved with vignettes of tropical game surrounded by scrollwork: leopard battling a snake, and a tiger. Large scroll is on hammers. Makers name is on each plate. Blued trigger guard has prowling tiger on bow. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Stock of lightly figured and streaked European walnut has checkering at grip, and steel buttplate has engraved elephant at base of tang. Rifle is accompanied by a powder measure (made by Ray Ordorica) made from an old cartridge case engraved “2-1/2 drams”. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Ray Ordorica. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig twist finish with scattered pinprick pitting and some marks. Case hardening on lockplates and top strap is strong, well over 50%. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, with many light marks and scratches. There is a considerable amount of cellophane tape in bbl channel to tighten bbls to stock. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. 51775-4 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2235 Click here to view provenance |
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3519
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$920.00 |
LOT OF 3 GUNS CONSISTING OF (1)HEAVY BARREL FULL STOCK PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE, (2)SINGLE SHOT EUROPEAN PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL, AND, (3)SINGLE SHOT EUROPEAN PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL1) N/A PLAINS RIFLE. NSN. Cal. 45. 37″ heavy oct bbl. Bbl has fine bead front sight. Rear sight has been moved forward. “Shorty” is crudely engraved on top flat near breech. Lock has been converted from flintlock and shows no marks and is possibly from another gun. Full stock is nicely figured quartersawn maple with diamond, heart, and moon motifs at the mounting pins. Sideplate has vine decoration. Rifle has double set triggers. Trigger guard has scroll decoration. Cheek piece of stock has star decoration and patchbox lid is inscribed “E. L. GREEN FROM JYC MARCH 1860”. Crescent buttplate is faceted at the tang. Cheek piece is fluted. A very unique heavy bbl rifle that bears further research. CONDITION: Very good as found. Bbl has a deep brown patina. Lock has been lightly cleaned and shows silver gray patina. Set trigger functions. Stock is very good with a rich uncleaned patina. All brass parts are unpolished and show traces of silver plate. 2) BELGIAN BELT PISTOL. NSN. Cal. .75. 8″ bbl. Single shot French military percussion holster pistol. CONDITION: Good. Pistol shows a deep brown patina overall with uncleaned brass parts that show military inspector initials overall. Lock markings are not clear. Lock has been converted from flint. Ramrod is missing. 3) FRENCH POCKET PISTOL. NSN. Cal. .56. 4-1/2″ bbl. Unmarked percussion lock. Checkered stock with French butt. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts all show a deep brown patina overall. Stock is good with no breaks. Ramrod is missing. 51138-21, 51138-22, 51138-23 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3519 |
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3546
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$575.00 |
PERCUSSION TARGET OR DUELING PISTOL BY R. CONSTABLE OF PHILADELPHIA.NSN. Cal. 48 Smooth bore. 10″ Octagon bbl is engraved “PHILADELPHIA” on top flat. Patent breech is scroll engraved. V-notch rear sight is integral with breech iron. Flat lock with flat faced serpentine hammer is nicely scroll engraved along with “R. CONSTABLE”. Trigger is set. What appears to be American walnut, half stock with shell carving at forend, has checkered flared grip. Steel trigger guard with spur is also scroll engraved and has stylized pineapple finial. There is no provision for ramrod. CONDITION: Good. All metal parts heavily cleaned to bright over scattered pinprick pitting. Sharp edges are somewhat rounded. Stock has a quantity of oil rubbed in over numerous marks and into checkering. Flat part of butt has scratched in name “KniP”. Mechanically good. 51127-13 MGM29 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3546 |
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3575
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$0.00 |
PAIR OF ALBANY, NY, SAW-HANDLE PERCUSSION TARGET OR DUELING PISTOLS.SN NSN/NSN. Cal. 36. (Smooth bore) 10-1/4″ Octagon bbls with under rib are stamped “W. J. & R. H. Scott” over Albany (working in Albany 1848 – 1874) on top flats. Bolstered breech with brass blow-out, screw adjustable rear sight, and breech iron. Percussion locks marked “Warren & Steele Albany”. Rosewood sawhandle stocks with pewter nose caps are German silver mounted, with sheet metal trigger guards and bands around base of grip. Tacks in bottoms of grips are marked “909” and “910”. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts have brown patina with some cleaning at name, and are lightly pitted. Stocks retain most of their french polish finish. Mechanically good. 51787-3 MGM110 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3575 |
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3576
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$2,875.00 |
HENRY DERINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.NSN. Cal. 40. This is a nice, honest example of an Antebellum Philadelphia Deringer pistol which measures 5-1/4″ overall, with 2-1/2″ bbl including breech. German silver mounted with iron hinged cap door in butt. Lock and bbl are both marked “DERINGER / PHILADELA”. Mounts, lock, hammer and tang are florally engraved. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is grey overall with no finish. Crisp markings and engraving. Gun appears orig and complete. Mechanically gun functions well with rusted bore and discernible 7-groove rifling. Stock is sound retaining about 70% of old varnish finish with gap just rear of lock, small hairline opposite lock and between trigger guard and buttcap. 31377-20 JS (1,750-2,500) – Lot 3576 |
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3577
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$690.00 |
DERINGER STYLE SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL.NSN. Cal. 40. 6-1/2″ overall, 2-15/16″ bbll including breech. This well made and nice condition copy of a Philadelphia Deringer has engraved German silver mounts, lock, hammer and breech. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of orig brown finish. Traces of muted case colors on lock and breech, balance dark grey/silver. Stock retains most of its orig varnish with coarse checkering. Mechanically gun holds full cock with crisp bright rifling in bore. 31377-22 JS (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3577 |
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3581
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$1,150.00 |
FULL STOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 40. 62″ overall, about 46″ full oct rifled bbl with silver plaque inlaid with indiscernible inscription. Fixed rear sight, dovetailed inset, long blade front sight, iron trigger guard with set triggers, 2-pc brass buttplate, rear iron ramrod pipe and hexagonal brass front pipe. Extra long wood ramrod appears vintage with string tied tip which is several inches longer than bbl and protrudes about 2-1/2″ past muzzle. Lock is marked “H. DERINGER / PHILADLA”. CONDITION: Good, sound and complete overall. Bbl overall is dark brown/grey with pitting, especially at breech. Lock is poorly fit dark grey overall with much more pitting than rest of iron and has wood and resin repair in mortise such that it fits adequately. There are two welded repairs in trigger guard and trigger guard plate. Stock with grease hole has glued crack repairs at wrist and two in forestock, otherwise stock seems complete with minor reductions, hand worn patina. Action is sluggish but still holds at cock. Well defined rifling. 31377-3 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3581 |
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3586
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$2,875.00 |
KENTUCKY RIFLE MADE BY TRYON OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.NSN. Cal. 45. 39″ oct bbl. Full maple stock. Brass furniture. Pierced patchbox and pierced toe plate. Bbl is marked “TRYON PHILADa” Lock is marked warrantied. Bbl pins have brass escutcheons. Cheek piece has oval disk inlaid. Wrist has shamrock-like decoration. Trigger guard is faceted. Double set triggers. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a deep brown patina overall. Makers mark is clear. Lock also shows a deep gray brown patina with legible markings. Stock is very good with no major cracks or breaks. Brass furniture remains unpolished and shows a rich mustard brown patina. A very attractive late percussion Kentucky rifle circa 1830 to 1840. 31377-7 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3586 Click here to view provenance |
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3587
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RARE W&C OGDEN O/U MUZZLE LOADING COMBINATION GUN.NSN. Cal top bbl approx .36, bottom cal. approx 40 smooth bore. 30-1/2″ one quarter oct, three quarter rnd bbl. Top of bbl marked “W&C OGDEN / OWEGO, N.Y”. Back action locks are lightly scroll engraved. Butt stock with brass patchbox that is lightly floral engraved and brass buttplate fashioned in typical New York State style. Rear trigger with set front trigger and folding top tang peep sight. Ramrods on sides of bbl and bottom of bbl near breech end stamped on both sides “J.J. COATS”. Brass trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved. A very similar example can be seen in the book The New York State Firearms Trade by H.J. Swinney, pg 1229. CONDITION: Very good to excellent for this rare maker. Swinney notes approx 22 observed. Bbl retains a beautiful plum-brown finish with scattered light handling marks. Left hammer is a replacement and frame is very good with minor toning and discoloration. Butt stock is excellent with scattered handling marks and scratches and retains most of an older professionally restored finish. Minor grain separations around left lock on top. Overall this gun has a very pleasing look. 31377-2 JSL137 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3587 |
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3588
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$805.00 |
“AS FOUND” PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 48. 37″ oct smooth bore bbl with fixed rear sight. Lock marked “R S CLARK / WARRANTED”. Once a flintlock, this gun has been converted to percussion and appears in that configuration with pleasant patina and color. CONDITION: Very good overall. Dark overall, iron has plum/brown patina, brass has mustard patina, stock is sound retaining much of its applied orig black surface, hand worn patina, pitting around breech. Breech tang is too small for the orig inset in stock and tang screw is newer replacement. 51480-1 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3588 |
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3589
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$632.50 |
FULL STOCK KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE SIGNED “D SMITH”.NSN. Cal. 38. 52″ overall, 36-1/2″ oct bbl with fixed rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Converted from flint to percussion, brass mounted, set triggers. Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall as restored with new hammer, rear sight, nipple and set trigger. Maple stock is well fit showing recent varnish overall. Bbl is brown/plum overall with pitting at breech. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 51707-5 JS (700-1,200) – Lot 3589 |
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3591
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$3,162.50 |
RARE AND FINE “F H CLARK”, MEMPHIS SIGNED HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 44. 53″ overall, 36″ oct bbl, fixed rear irons sight and German silver front blade. This fine double key half stock with back action lock has single set trigger and marked on bbl flat “F H CLARK CO MEMPHIS CAST STEEL”. Bbl is retained by double keys with German silver escutcheons. Gun is also German silver mounted with engraved trigger guard, buttplate, floorplate, patchbox, cheekpiece decorated with stag, thumbplate, nosecap and rear ramrod thimble. Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Iron is mottled grey overall with scattered staining and pitting especially at engraved breech which has two platinum bands. German silver mounts are cleaned with silver/grey patina. Markings are clear and discernible. There is a break at tang just rear of breech. Lock escutcheon is missing and has a very old repair of inset wood which appears contemporary to time of use. There is burned out wood just rear of bolster. Mechanically gun functions with crisp, discernible bore. 51707-4 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3591 |
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3592
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$1,035.00 |
HEAVY HALF STOCK PLAINS RIFLE MADE BY W.L. HUDSON OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.NSN. Cal. .65. 34″ heavy oct bbl with knife blade front sight and sporting rear sight. Nicely finished maple stock with single pin fastening, double set triggers, iron furniture, backlock action, crescent buttplate. bbl is marked “W.L. Hudson, Cincinnati O”. Lock is also marked “W.L. Hudson” behind hammer with scroll engraving overall. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a silver gray patina overall with some roughness at the mid-point. Makers mark is legible. Front sight shows scale for windage adjustment. Rear sight is a replacement. Original sight mortise is filled. Hammer and lock are silver gray patina. Makers mark is legible. Engraving is somewhat washed out toward the tail. Set triggers function. Stock has a crack through the wrist that has been repaired. Buttplate has scroll engraving on upper tang and on toe plate. Trigger guard also has scroll engraving which is slightly washed out. Stock has been re-varnished. Hickory ramrod is very good and appears orig to this gun.A very unique heavy bbl Plains rifle that bears further research. 31377-12 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3592 |
