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Thumbnail 3000 Spectacular Civil War New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 16,000.00High Bid: 45,000.00Estimate: 40,000.00 - 60,000.00 Estimate: $40000 - 60000 This fine Henry lever action rifle was manufactured in May 1864 by the New Haven Arms Co. The rifle has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine and brass frame. The barrel is fitted with a nickel-silver front sight blade and dovetail mounted, folding leaf, rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The rifle has the second pattern frame introduced about serial number 3000 that lacks the alternative rear sight dovetail found on early production rifles. The brass buttplate is the second pattern with pointed heel that was found on Henry rifles with serial numbers above 4000. The left side of the stock has a factory sling swivel and the left side of the barrel has a factory fitted sling loop. The blue finish on the barrel has faded to a brown patina, the hammer and loading lever are color casehardened and the walnut stock is varnished with a high polish 'piano' finish. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT.OCT.16.1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN.CT." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "5313" is located on: (1) the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the frame, (2) the inside of the buttplate, (3) the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) the left side of the lower tang. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style buttplate and tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. The rifle is complete with the four-piece, jointed steel, cleaning rod with brass tip that was carried in the butt trap of later production Henry rifles. Oliver Winchester initially had difficulty attracting buyers for the Henry lever action rifle; the Federal government purchased only about 1700 of these advanced rifles during the Civil War and commercial sales were limited until about 1864. However, sales of Henry rifles increased dramatically in 1864 and 1865 when individual Federal soldiers, primarily from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan, purchased Henry rifles with re-enlistment bounties. By the end of the Civil War, several Federal regiments, including the 7th and 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, were armed primarily with privately purchased Henry rifles. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Henry RF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 5313 Condition: Very fine. The barrel has strong even traces of bright original blue with the balance a very attractive plum brown patina with smooth metal surfaces, sharp edges and crisp markings. The brass frame and buttplate have not been polished and have a handsome untouched "MUSTARD YELLOW" patina. The frame is in excellent condition with sharp edges and no significant nicks or scratches. The side plates are tight with perfect joints and do not appear to have ever been removed from the rifle. The buttplate is in the same excellent condition as the frame. The casehardened finish on the hammer and loading lever has aged to a mellow gray-brown patina. The fine stock has been lightly refinished and retains most of the high polish varnish finish with very minimal handling wear. The rear ladder sight retains 50% of the original niter blue. This is a spectacular example of a Civil War production Henry lever action rifle that shows only careful handling wear.
Thumbnail 3001 Scarce Box of Winchester 44 Flat Rimfire Henry Rifle Ammunition Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Tan cardboard construction, with the green top picture label marked "50 "WINCHESTER" 50/ TRADE MARK/ .44 FLAT RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES./ Trade Mark Regis-/ tered in U.S. Patent/ office and through/ out the world./ STETSON'S PATENT/ Oct. 31, 1871/ FOR THE/ WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY,/ 61 NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. 3-13", and a partial orange seal label, with the guarantee markings on the rear. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine, with half of the seal remaining, mild tears and scuffs, and strong printing on the top label.
Thumbnail 3002 Excellent Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1894. The rifle has a color casehardened frame, loading lever, hammer and forearm cap with blue barrel and buttplate. The rifle has a highly figured, "Fancy Grain" forearm and pistol grip stock with shotgun butt. The stock and forearm have Winchester factory "Style H" checkered panels. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The rifle is fitted with a special order, half round/half octagon barrel, half magazine and double-set triggers. The barrel has a dovetail mounted fixed front sight with set screw and brass blade and a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail. A Redfield micrometer rear sight is mounted on the left side of the frame. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. NEW HAVEN. CONN.U.S.A.-" in two lines in front of the rear sight dovetail. The caliber, "45-90 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the frame. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper tang. The lower tang is stamped with the two-line 1884/1885 patent dates behind the triggers and the serial number, "99744" behind the rear tang screw. The included factory letter confirms the serial number, rifle configuration, caliber, half octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, half magazine, and shotgun buttplate. The rifle was received in warehouse on April 24, 1895 and shipped on April 25, 1895, order number 10726. BBL: 26 inch part octagon Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 45-90 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 99734 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 90% of the slightly faded original blue finish with 70% original case colors on the top and sides of the frame. The bottom of the frame has faded to a silver patina and the case colors on the loading lever have a dark patina. The receiver has a non-factory Redfield receiver sight added. The shotgun buttplate retains about 75% of the original blue finish. The highly figured, "Fancy Grain", stock and forearm are in very fine condition with nearly all of the high polish varnish finish. The checkered panels are sharp. The stock and forearm show only very minor handling wear. This is an excellent example of a highly desirable Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Sporting Rifle with casehardened frame and special order barrel, magazine and double-set triggers.
Thumbnail 3003 Winchester Model 1866 Carbine Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a very good original example of a Winchester Fourth Model 1866 lever action carbine that was manufactured in 1877. The carbine has a blue barrel and magazine, casehardened hammer and loading lever and distinctive brass frame. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut and the stock has a brass carbine style butt with sliding trap. The butt trap contains a four-piece steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The carbine front sight is integral with the barrel band. The dovetailed mounted rear sight is the two-leaf non-adjustable pattern with sight apertures graduated "1", "3" and "5". A steel saddle ring is attached to the left side of the frame. The barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The script serial number, "149511" is located on the lower tang between the lever latch and the lower tang screw. The serial number is the only marking on the brass frame. Included with the carbine are fifteen rounds of ammunition. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 RF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 149511 Condition: Very good plus. The carbine is completely original. The carbine barrel and magazine have a deep brown patina. The barrel markings are clear. The barrel bands are a mottled steel gray. The case colors on the hammer and loading lever have aged to a dark patina. The brass frame has not been polished and remains in very good condition. The side plate joints are tight and the side plates show no indication of having been removed from the frame. The frame is generally free from scratches and handling wear. The brass buttplate has the same un-polished patina as the frame. The stock and forearm are in good overall condition with moderate handling wear. The markings, "PP/WH/4" are lightly carved in the left side of the stock. The markings are contemporary with the carbine and are barely visible without close inspection. This is a solid original, un-touched example of the classic western Winchester Model 1866 Carbine.
Thumbnail 3004 Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 50-95 Express Short Rifle Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 11,000.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $11000 - 16000 This is a desirable example of a Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle with special order features. The rifle is complete with a 1965 dated Winchester Gun Museum letter that describes it as: "rifle, caliber Express, 1/2 octagon barrel 24", casehardened, shotgun butt, set trigger and 1/2 magazine". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester factory on July 27, 1883. The barrel has a blue finish and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and smooth steel shotgun buttplate have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The barrel has a dovetail mounted "Rocky Mountain" front sight with brass blade and dovetail mounted early pattern sporting rear sight with four-notch elevator. The second pattern receiver has a screw-fastened dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "50-CAL" just ahead of the receiver. The top of the dust cover is roll-stamped with the designation: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS.". The bottom of the cartridge elevator is inscribed: "50-95". The upper receiver tang has a factory threaded hole for a tang sight and is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1876.". The serial number, "19574" is located on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch. BBL: 24 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-95 Express Finish: casehardened/blue Grips: Serial Number: 19574 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth plum brown patina with traces of the original blue finish in protected areas. The receiver, loading lever and hammer have a mottled silver gray patina with strong traces of the original casehardened finish in protected areas. The loading gate has traces of the niter blue finish. The bottom of the cartridge elevator has a mellow, unpolished mustard yellow patina. The stock and forearm are in very good condition with minimal handling wear and traces of the original varnish finish. The barrel and receiver markings are crisp. This is a very good, documented, example of a very desirable Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle with many special order features.
Thumbnail 3005 Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 Estimate: $8000 - 10000 Manufactured in 1881, this Second Model production features the dust cover guide rail secured on the top of the receiver with two screws and dust cover has the serrated finger grip on the rear. This particular rifle features a special order half octagon barrel with a brass blade front and adjustable buck horn sporting rear sights. The top barrel flat ahead of he rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement marking, the upper tang is marked MODEL 1873" and then serial number is on the lower tang. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, half magazine tube and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The copy of the accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office sheet verifies serial number 65721 as a 1873 rifle, 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, 1/2 magazine and that it was received in and shipped out on order number 24243, 2-17-1881. BBL: 24 inch half octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 65721 Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows 30% dark original finish concentrated mainly on the octagon portion, with a smooth grayish brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 75% original blue finish with loss due to flaking with areas of smooth brown patina and a number of scratches. The hammer retains most of the original case colors and the lever shows some darkened case colors with the balance having a smooth mottled grayish brown patina. The buttplate has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting on the heel. The very fine wood has been refinished and with the exception of a minor 1" crack in the upper right front of the forearm there are only a few scattered minor dings and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The fine model 1873 appears to have seen little use.
Thumbnail 3006 Extremely Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1886 50 Express Semi-Deluxe Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 30,000.00High Bid: 50,000.00Estimate: 75,000.00 - 125,000.00 Estimate: $75000 - 125000 This extraordinary Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine was manufactured in 1909 and chambered for the .50 Express cartridge. The carbine is fitted with a special order pistol grip stock with shotgun butt. The stock and forearm are both straight grain walnut with a low-luster varnish finish and checkered panels. The black hard rubber buttplate is checkered and embossed with the round, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS", logo. The pistol grip has a black hard rubber cap embossed, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS. The barrel is fitted with a standard carbine post front sight with nickel-silver blade and a special order, three leaf, "WINCHESTER EXPRESS, rear sight. The left side of the receiver has a special order saddle ring. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver are blued; the hammer and loading lever have a color casehardened finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.-" with arrows at the end of each line. The oval, Winchester "W/P" proofmark and the caliber designation "50 EX" are roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The "W/P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. In U.S. PAT. OFF." in three lines. The two line, 1884/1885 patent dates and the serial number, "149493" are located on the lower receiver tang. On page 333 of "THE WINCHESTER BOOK" author George Madis described a Model 1886 Carbine with shotgun butt, pistol grip and special order sights. Madis stated that any carbine with one special order feature is rare and that a Model 1886 Carbine with shotgun butt, pistol grip and special order sights is in "the rarest of the rare class". The description noted: "A shotgun butt and pistol grip are among the greatest rarities on any carbine, especially the 86. We find that comparatively few Model 86 carbines were made and an even less number had any special features". This carbine has a shotgun butt, pistol grip, special order Winchester Express Rear Sight and is chambered for the rare and very desirable .50 Winchester Express cartridge. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 50 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 149493 Condition: Excellent overall with of 97% plus the original blue finish. The barrel and magazine retain nearly all the blue finish with some minor edge wear on the muzzle and end of the magazine. The receiver has some very minor edge wear barely noticeable and scattered age spots and some contact marks from the saddle ring on the left side. The hammer and loading lever retains more than 95% of the vivid casehardened finish. The bore is bright. The stock and forearm are both in excellent condition. The checkered panels are crisp. Nearly all of the varnish finish is intact; handling wear is minimal. This is an exceptional example of an extremely rare Model 1886 Express Semi-Deluxe Carbine with special order pistol grip stock, shotgun butt and express sights. This is one of the rarest variations of the Model 1886 Winchester. This rare, high condition, Model 1886 Carbine would be a stand-out piece in the most advanced Winchester collection.
Thumbnail 3007 Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 14,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $14000 - 20000 Produced in 1894, this is an attractive example of a Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle chambered in 40-65 WCF. German silver blade front and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sights, with the barrel marked "-MANUFACTUED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." towards the breech. Casehardened frame with niter blue loading gate, bolt and trigger, marked on the lower tang with two patent dates and "- MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal forearm tip and curved buttplate. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-65 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 97852 Condition: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light spotting and thin areas on the barrel and magazine, along with some light handling marks. The casecoloring is bright and vivid, with the underside of the frame and the forearm tip and buttplate turning a smooth silver, and the niter blue components are bright and vivid, with some fading on the loading gate. Stock is excellent, with light pressure dents and a few small scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3008 Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1903 this Winchester Model 1873 musket is a Third Model with the guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and features a 30" round barrel, 27" magazine, full length forend with three barrel bands, square base front sight/bayonet lug, military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and carbine style buttplate with buttstock compartment containing an original 5 piece cleaning rod. The middle barrel band and butt are fitted with sling swivels. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in front of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 W.C.F" is located behind the rear sight. "44 CAL" is also marked on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL.1873." flanked by the foliate design and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The hammer, lever, trigger and buttplate are casehardened and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut forearm and straight grip stock. Complete with an unmarked bayonet. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 571080B Condition: Excellent. The musket retains 98% plus of the original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle from the bayonet and some thinning on the barrel bands. There is some of a protective coating on the receiver and some normal usage wear on the dust cover rail. The hammer, trigger and lever retain 97% original case colors with areas that have faded to a smooth gray patina. The buttplate retains 90% original case colors with a smooth silver gray on the heel and some minor oxidation. With the exception of a number of small pressure dents on the left side of the forearm, the wood is excellent with a scratch on the left toe and a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The bayonet is good as polished bright. The bore is excellent. A truly exceptional Winchester Model 1873 musket in nearly new condition.
Thumbnail 3009 Grouping of Assorted Reloading Tools, Bullet Molds, and a Bayonet Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) Winchester Repeating Arms, 38 W.C.F. tong tool, blue finish with address, caliber and patent markings on the right side. 2) As "1", only in "32 W.C.F.". 3) Ideal Manufacturing Co. 38-40 caliber tone tool single cavity bullet mold, sprue cutter, and cartridge loading tool in one, with nickel finish, address and caliber markings on left, and patent markings on right. 4) Ideal Manufacturing Co., 39-40 cartridge loading tool, with nickel finish, and address and caliber markings on left side. Comes with interchangeable parts dies. 5) Winchester 44 W.C.F. single cavity bullet mold, with sprue cutter, blue finish, address on right, and caliber markings on left handle. 6) As "5", only in "38 W.C.F." and with wooden handles. 7) Marble's Rifle Cleaner, no. 108 in the original box. 8) Bayonet for Winchester Model 1873 musket, with bright finish. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, with 60% original blue finish. There are light scratches in finish and some minor dings overall. 2) Good, with 50% original blue finish. There are some light scratches and nicks, with areas of spotting. 3) Fair, with some light pin prick pitting. Bullet cavity discolored from heat and some minor spotting overall. 4) Tool is good, with some light pin prick pitting and spotting. Interchangeable parts are fair, with surface oxidation. 5) Very good, with 65% original blue finish. Handles have a brown patina. There are small nicks overall. 6) Good, with 40% original blue finish. There is some areas of spotting and light scratches overall. 7) Original box is good, with some tearing on end flaps. 8) Very good, with some areas of light spotting.
Thumbnail 3010 Scarce, Inscribed, U.S. Contract New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 14,000.00High Bid: 35,000.00Estimate: 35,000.00 - 65,000.00 Estimate: $35000 - 65000 This is an example of U.S. Martially inspected Henry lever action rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., of New Haven, Connecticut in 1864. This rifle was part of the Ordnance Department contract for approximately 900 Henry Rifles purchased specifically for issue to the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry Regiment. The 1st D.C. Cavalry was the only Federal unit in the Civil War armed entirely with Henry rifles. The 1st D.C. Cavalry was organized to combat Confederate 'Partisan Rangers' in Northern Virginia, like those led by Col. J.S. Mosby. During the summer of 1864 the 1st D.C. Cavalry was assigned to the Army of the Potomac and fought in a number of actions near Petersburg, Virginia. More than 200 Henry rifles were lost by the 1st D.C. Cavalry during engagements with Confederate Cavalry. These rifles were re-issued to 7th, 11th and 35th Virginia Cavalry. Some of the former 1st D.C. Cavalry rifles subsequently issued to the escort assigned to Confederate President Jefferson Davis when he fled Richmond in April 1865. The Henry rifles manufactured for the 1st D.C. Cavalry contract were the only Henry rifles stamped with Ordnance Department final inspection marks on the stock and barrel. This rifle has an octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine, distinctive brass frame and crescent buttplate and walnut stock. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted, folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The barrel and stock, correctly, lack the special order sling ring and sling swivel. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." ahead of the rear sight. The "C.G.C." inspection mark of Ordnance Inspector Charles G. Chapman is stamped on the right side of the barrel immediately in front of the frame. A New Haven Arms "H" inspection marks is stamped on the right side of the barrel immediately below the "C.G.C." inspection mark. "HH" inspection marks are stamped on the right side of the frame just behind the barrel marks. A "C" sub-inspection mark is stamped on the right side of the buttplate heel. The serial number, "3208" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight dovetail and the frame. "3208" is stamped on the inside of the buttplate, on the left side of the of the frame tang, in the upper tang inlet of the stock, and on the shanks of both buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The initials "LWG" are faintly visible on upper left side plate. The initials are formed with shallow punch-marks and are contemporary to the rifle. An oval silver plate inscribed: "Mr. John Lailer" is attached to the stock by two screws. The totally original plate is fitted and well engraved and appears to be a period but post-Civil War addition (many of the inscriptions and decorations found on Civil War Henry rifles were added by veterans after the war). Research on this individual is not available at time of description, but should be done as it could prove beneficial. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 RF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3208 Condition: Good. The barrel and magazine have a dark and very attractive patina. Both the barrel and magazine have scattered light pitting; the New Haven Arms legend, the serial number, the "C.G.C." and "H" inspection marks are faint but legible. The front sight blade is missing. The rear sight is original to the rifle but is missing the elevation bar. The brass frame and butt have not been polished and have a deep and very attractive patina. The frame is in very good condition; wear is limited to a few minor dents and scratches along the upper edge of the side plates. The hammer retains traces of the original casehardened finish. The loading lever has a dark patina with light pitting. The stock is also in good condition with only a few, very minor, scratches. The stock appears to have been lightly sanded and re-oiled when the inscription plate was added. The cartouche on the right stock wrist of 1st D.C. Cavalry contract rifles is no longer visible. This is a scarce, original and good looking example of the very desirable Identified U.S. Contract Henry lever action rifle.
Thumbnail 3011 Scarce Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine with Special Order Nickel Trim Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 12000 Manufactured in 1870, this Third Model 1866 SRC features special ordered nickel finish on all parts except for the barrel and magazine tube. It's estimated that only about 300 Winchester Model 1866s were plated in some manner, nickel, gold, silver, etc. (See The Winchester Book" by Madis, page 126). The top of the barrel is marked with faint the two line address/King's improvement marking and the serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the trigger. Full length tube magazine, front sight blade integral with the front barrel band and folding two leaf rear sight. Saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm secured with a single barrel band and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included). BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 RF Finish: blue/nickel Grips: Serial Number: 50362B Condition: Very fine. The receiver retains 90% of the original nickel plating with some minor flaking on the edges. There are two small marks between the receiver and side plate on the left side. The elevator retains 70% original nickel with some wear from normal usage. 60% original nickel remains on the barrel bands, buttplate and lever. The barrel and magazine have a smooth mottled brownish once cleaned patina with some minor pitting on the barrel along the edge of the forearm on the right side. The barrel address is very light and barely legible. The wood is about good. There is a lightly "AW" carved into the right side of the stock, a deep scratch on the left side and scattered overall minor dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A nice solid example of a rare special order Model 1866 with nickel plated parts.
Thumbnail 3012 Rare Documented Winchester Takedown Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 15000 This is a rare example of a Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle that was manufactured in 1903. The rifle is accompanied by a Winchester Museum letter that states: "Model 1886, serial number 126845 is listed as rifle, 45-100-450 (we assume it to be 50-100-450), octagon barrel, plain trigger, takedown, plain pistol grip. Shotgun rubber buttplate." The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine and receiver with color casehardened forearm cap, hammer and loading lever. The walnut forearm and pistol grip stock have an oil finish. The stock is fitted with a black, hard rubber pistol grip cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" and checkered black hard rubber shotgun buttplate with the round Winchester logo in the center. The barrel has a dovetail mounted bead front sight and two leaf Winchester Express rear sight with platinum sighting line. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "-MANuFACTURED BY THE- / - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.- " in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "50-100-450" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang is stamped with the two-date patent markings and the serial number "126845". The powerful 50-100-450 Express Cartridge was not popular in the United States. Winchester Model 1886 Rifles chambered for this cartridge are rare. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut pistol grip Gauge: 50-100-450 Finish: blue plain Grips: Serial Number: 126845 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% of the faded original blue finish. The blue on the barrel and receiver has faded to a plum patina. The case colors on the forearm cap, lever and hammer are a silver-gray. The bead on the front sight is broken. The stock has most of the original varnish finish intact and has some minor handling marks. The forearm has more finish wear and scattered handling marks. The barrel and receiver markings are sharp. This is a fine example of a scarce Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle.
Thumbnail 3013 Documented Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8500 This Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1892. The rifle is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter that describes it as: "Rifle, 40/82 caliber", with octagon barrel, plain trigger with checkered stock and pistol grip. The rifle is unusually factory fitted with a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The octagon barrel has a dovetail mounted, nickel-sliver, front sight and a sporting style rear sight. The barrel and magazine tube are blued; the forearm cap, receiver, loading lever, hammer and crescent steel buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The highly figured, fancy walnut stock and forearm have checkered panels and the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "40--82 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is marked with the designation: "-MODEL 1886-". The lower receiver tang is stamped: "-PAT.OCT.14, 1884./JAN. 20.1885" in two lines behind the trigger. The serial number "67940" is etched between the tang screws. BBL: 26 Inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-82 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 67940 Condition: Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 70% of the slightly faded original blue finish with light edge wear. The Winchester legend and caliber designation are crisp. The case colors of the forearm cap, receiver, loading lever, hammer and buttplate have faded a silver-gray patina. There is some scattered "frosting" on the sides of the receiver. The bolt retains most of the original blue finish. The blue on the loading gate has faded to a plum-colored patina. The stock and forearm have been refinished. The checkered panel on the forearm shows light handling wear the checkering on the pistol grip is crisp. The stock and forearm remain in very good overall condition. This is a solid representative example of a desirable Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with casehardened receiver and fancy walnut forearm and pistol grip stock.
Thumbnail 3014 Fine Winchester 22 Caliber Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1886, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail and distinctive .22 caliber receiver with no loading gate. It's estimated that Winchester produced about 19,550 .22 caliber Model 1873s. German silver blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, and "22 CAL" at the breech. The brass elevator is marked "22 CAL / LONG". The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. There is the letter "F" stamped ahead of the serial number (significance unknown). All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth forearm with iron end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. "RFF" (significance unknown) is stamped into the right wrist. BBL: 24 3/8 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 L Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 201309B Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear. The receiver retains 70% original blue finish with streaked flaking, edge wear, areas fading to plum and some minor spotting. The magazine tube has a smooth mottled brown patina. The lever and buttplate have a smooth mottled gray patina. The stock is fine with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. Fine condition Winchester model 1873, 22's are highly desirable.
Thumbnail 3015 Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Semi-Deluxe Rifle Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Produced in 1900. Sheard Rocky Mountain blade front sight and a 3-leaf folding rear sight on a round barrel marked with the two line address and Nickel Steel markings. Two thirds length tubular magazine. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT.AUG.21.1894", and the bottom of the frame is stamped "67". Checkered pistol grip stock with an iron forearm tip, hard rubber WRA grip cap, and a smooth carbine buttplate. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 189930 Condition: Very fine, with 70% original blue overall, showing a mixed brown and gray patina, light flaking, a few scratches, and other light handling marks. One of the rear sight leaves is damaged. Bright case colors are visible on the lever, with pitting on the buttplate. The stock is very fine, with dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3016 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action First Model Rifle Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1876, this First Model has the distinctive integral dust cover rail, blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS.NEW HAVEN.CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." The model designated on the upper tang and serial number on the lower. Smooth forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate and buttstock compartment. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 21475 Condition: Very good. The rifle retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with stronger traces on the barrel underside and top of the magazine tube. Overall the balance is a smooth dark brown patina. There is some very scattered minor pitting and spotting. The revarnished wood is very good with a few minor handling marks and a small missing chip near the upper tang. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3017 Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1904. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel as well as "35 W.C.F." at the breech, two line address/patent marking on the left side of the receiver and the serial number on the lower tang. Sporting blade front, rear, (adjuster absent), sights and adjustable receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. Blue finish and mounted with a smooth forearm with Schnabel tip and ebony insert, and straight grip stock with an iron crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 35 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 44057 Condition: Fine. The barrel shows scattered original blue finish mixed with plum patina. There is some light spotting and minor pitting. The receiver and magazine are a mix of thin original blue finish and smooth brown patina with some light spotting. The lever has a smooth brown patina. The wood is fair with scattered minor, shallow gouges, dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3018 Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Nickel Receiver and Inscription Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 15000 Manufactured in 1885, this rifle is a Third Model with the guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. It has the following special order features: 1) nickel plated receiver, forend cap, dust cover and crescent buttplate, 2) set trigger, 3) extra fancy checkered wood with pistol grip stock and 4) a tang mounted peep sight. (There is a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office sheet to verify the aforementioned features except the tang sight and inscription.) The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation, "45-75", at the breech and on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The left side of the receiver is inscribed "D E Gentzel", probably done at the time of replating. (No information is available to writer at time of description about the aforementioned individual. We tried researching prominent people of the late 19th century, but to no avail. Obviously the individual had to be of substance to be able to own this deluxe Model 1876!) The barrel is equipped with a German silver blade front and sporting leaf rear sights. Full magazine, blue barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever, niter blue trigger, and deluxe fancy walnut stock and forearm. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-75 Finish: blue/nickel Grips: Serial Number: 50056 Condition: Period factory quality refurbished, with 98% blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube, with some muzzle wear and thinning. The receiver and forend cap retain 98% nickel finish with some minor wear on the forend cap and there is an area on the left side plate where the finish is beginning to crack. The buttplate retains 90% nickel finish with scattered flaking and wear on the heel and toe. The hammer retains 90% case colors and the lever shows case colors in protected areas with a silver gray patina on the balance. The wood is fine with a few light handling marks, some white paint on the upper left rear of the forearm and on the left side of the stock on the edge of the butt, and crisp re-cut checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3019 Extremely Rare Winchester 1884 Cartridge Display Board Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 Estimate: $12000 - 18000 The 5" x 30 3/4" x 41" wood and glass case contains the 23" x 32" framed dark green board. The display is marked in yellow/gold lettering, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." along the top, with "NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." along the bottom. The top left is labeled, "METALLIC AMMUNITION,/ PAPER AND/ BRASS SHOT SHELLS,/ FELT GUN WADS,/ PRIMERS &c.", while the right is labeled, "WINCHESTER/ AND/ HOTCHKISS/ REPEATING/ RIFLES". The ammunition is secured in place and the type is marked directly underneath or beside the cartridge. Over 100 cartridges, primer tins, and shot shells are present, in curved and circular patterns (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Good. There is some minor wear to the board, with a large break down the middle. Some of the yellow/gold letter has faded. The majority of the cartridges exhibit slight oxidation on the bullets, with the brass having discolored with age. The wood frame is very good with minor pressure dents and handling marks.
Thumbnail 3020 Desirable Documented Winchester 50 Express Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1892. The rifle has a blue barrel and magazine with casehardened forearm tip, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate. The stock and forearm are black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle is accompanied by a Winchester Museum letter. The letter describes rifle serial number 69905 as caliber 50-110 with octagon barrel and plain trigger. The letter indicates that the rifle was returned to the factory in 1893, 1897 and 1906 for modification or repair. The copy of the letter is only partially legible and the specific work performed on the rifle cannot be identified. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail mounted Beach combination globe and post front sight and three-leaf Winchester Express rear sight with platinum sighting line. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.- ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "50EX." is stamped on the top barrel flat immediately ahead of the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The two-line patent 1884 and 1885 patent dates and the serial number "69905" are located on the underside of the receiver. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-110 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 69905 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 85% of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine; there is some edge wear on the barrel and the finish on the underside of the magazine is thin. The case colors on the forearm tip, receiver and crescent buttplate have faded to a smooth and very attractive silver-gray patina. The receiver has a smooth attractive silver finish with traces of the original case colors on protected portions of the tang. The hammer and loading lever retain about 20% of the original case colors. The bolt retains nearly all of the original blue finish. The markings on the barrel and receiver tangs are crisp. The stock and forearm are very good overall, with a few minor handling marks. The stock retains about 60% or the original varnish finish while the forearm shows slightly more handling wear. This a very good example of a Model 1886 Winchester Sporting Rifle chambered for the desirable .50 Caliber Winchester Express cartridge.
Thumbnail 3021 Scarce Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine with Full Nickel Finish Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 8500 Manufactured in 1928. This is an example of a rare special order Model 1894 with full nickel finish and checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model designation, trademark and nickel steel marking followed by "30 W.C.F.". The top, breech end of the barrel and front receiver ring are stamped with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-" and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front sight and ladder carbine rear sight graduated to 200 yards and full magazine tube. The carbine is absent of a saddle ring which would be correct for a carbine manufactured after 1925. According to "The Winchester Book" by Madis, page 437 only 1 of every 950 Model 1894s were made with plating of any kind (gold, silver, nickel, etc.). By writers calculations that would be roughly 7,000 to 8,000 total, not a large number considering the large amount of 94s produced over the years. BBL: 20 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: nickel Grips: Serial Number: 1051046 Condition: Very fine. The carbine retains 80% of the original nickel plating with scattered flaking and blistering. The exposed areas have a brownish gray and silver gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the lower rear edge of the receiver. The wood is also very good with almost all of the original varnish remaining, overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches and crisp checkering. The buttplate has a couple of minor chips on the toe. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. A very scarce 1894 carbine with full nickel plating and deluxe checkered 3X wood.
Thumbnail 3022 Scarce Antique Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8000 Manufactured in 1894. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. OCT.14, 1884.". German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights, full magazine tube blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a steel end cap, hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate. The copy of the accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office sheet verifies serial number 60651 as a Model 1892 rifle, 38 caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock and that it was received in the warehouse on 9-17-1897 and shipped the same day on order number 16332. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 60651 Condition: Fine. The barrel and magazine show strong original blue finish mainly in the protected areas with a brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 60% original thin blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever show traces of the original case colors in protected areas, with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The buttplate has a silver gray patina with a small amount of oxidation and minor pitting. The checkering and varnish have been freshened on the stock showing moderate wear to the checkering and a few minor dings and handling marks. The forearm has a few minor dings and dents and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3023 Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 19,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 Estimate: $20000 - 30000 Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1887. This early production rifle has a casehardened frame, hammer, loading lever forearm cap and crescent buttplate. The full-octagon barrel, magazine, bolt and loading gate have a blue finish. The walnut stock and forearm have a low-luster varnish finish. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with nickel-silver blade and a sporting style rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-90 W.C.F." is roll-stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the first style marking: "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang is stamped with the two-line "1884/1885" patent date behind the trigger and the serial number "7234" between the tang screws. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-90 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 7234 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% of the original blue finish on the barrel, magazine and bolt. 90% of the blue finish remains on the loading gate, with some very minor wear. The barrel markings are excellent. The frame has nearly 97% of the original casehardened finish with fiery case colors, with much of the lacquer overcoat. The case colors on the upper and lower tang and lever are slightly muted from handling but remain more than 95% intact. The buttplate and forearm cap have less vivid colors than the receiver but retain at least 95% of the original finish. The walnut forearm and stock are in excellent plus condition and retain 98% or more of the original varnish finish. Wear is limited to several very minor handrail and storage marks. This is an exceptional example of an 1887 production Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in outstanding original condition.
Thumbnail 3024 Unique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown 45-70 Rifle with C Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 11,000.00 Estimate: $9000 - 11000 Manufactured in 1906. This Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle features a 22" round barrel, 3/4 magazine, varnished walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate. The rifle has a full blue finish with casehardened hammer and loading lever. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman front sight with ivory bead, a two folding leaf Lyman rear sight and receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "NICKEL STEEL" at the left rear, the Winchester oval proof followed by "45-70" at the breech. The top of the front receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK", with the two line, two patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the rear of the lower tang. There is a sling swivel mounted on the forend cap and stock. The accompanying Cody letter verifies serial number "14122" as 45/70 caliber, 22" round barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, 3/4 magazine, "Short rubber butt", extra light, "Lyman leaf and Lyman Semi Jack fit", "Lyman sight Receiver", that it was received in the warehouse on July 17, 1907 and shipped on order number 11061, July 23, 1907. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 141122 Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with areas of the muzzle end thinning to a smooth plum patina. The receiver retains 95% original blue finish with scattered minor flaking, high edge wear, several minor scratches and a small amount of minor spotting. The hammer and lever retain 60% original case colors with a smooth silver gray patina on the balance. The wood is very good with almost all of the original varnish remaining and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. All markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3025 Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 8,500.00 - 10,000.00 Estimate: $8500 - 10000 Manufactured in 1906, this special order Model 1894 rifle features an extremely rare 22" octagon barrel with a dovetailed Lyman blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent date and the left of the rear sight is marked with the nickel steel marking followed by "30 W.C.F.". The top barrel flat and front receiver ring are marked with the Winchester oval proof, the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK". Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, full magazine and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. A copy of the accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office sheet verifies serial number 350029 as a Model 1894 (configuration not given), 30 caliber, 20" octagon barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock with a shotgun butt, Lyman hunting front and sporting rear sights, that it was received in the warehouse on 7-29-1907 and shipped the next day on order number 111494. BBL: 22 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 350029 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% plus original blue finish with high edge wear, and some finish loss on the forward sides and bottom of the receiver, and on the bottom of the lever assembly. There are a few small areas of minor pitting on the receiver. The lever retains most of the original bright case colors concentrated on the sides with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The forend cap retains 85% original blue finish thinning to a smooth plum. The wood is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3026 Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufactured in 1885, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. Blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and tang mounted short range peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, and "44 CAL." at the breech. The brass elevator is marked "44 CAL". The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth forearm with iron end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). Single set trigger is also and additional factory feature present on this model 1873 rifle. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 185894B Condition: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% thinning blue finish mixed with plum on the barrel and brownish gray on the magazine tube. The receiver retains 80% bright original blue finish with streaks and areas of smooth brown patina. There is a small area of pin prick type pitting on the left rear of the receiver. There are some strong traces of original case colors on the left side of the hammer, otherwise the hammer, lever and buttplate have a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is very fine with overall scattered minor dings, pressure dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3027 Winchester Model 1876 Rifle Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1882. The rifle as a 28-inch octagon barrel, full-length magazine, crescent buttplate and varnished walnut stock and forearm. The barrel, magazine, forend cap and receiver have blue finish. The loading lever, hammer and buttplate are color casehardened and the loading gate has a niter blue finish. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding adjustable leaf rear sight. The third model frame has an integral dust cover rail and a dust cover with serrated edges. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S -REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT -PATENTED-MARCH 29.1865. OCTOBER.16.1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The designation: "CAL. 45-75" is located on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the frame. "45-75" is engraved on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the third style designation: "{MODEL. 1876}". The serial number, "40403", is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. The Model 1876 Winchester was the first lever action rifle designed for large caliber cartridges that were suitable for big game. This rifle was enthusiastically endorsed by the most famous of all American sportsmen, Theodore Roosevelt. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-75 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 40403 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% plus of the original blue finish. The edges of the barrel are sharp and the factory legend and caliber designation are crisp. The receiver has light handling wear with significant amounts of blue in protected areas. Traces of case colors remain on the hammer, and the lever with the refinished crescent buttplate having faded to a silver gray patina. The markings on the barrel, receiver tangs and cartridge elevator are sharp. The stock and forearm are both fine with about half of the original varnish. There are scattered light handling marks on the stock and forearm. This is a solid representative example of a desirable Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle.
Thumbnail 3028 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with History Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1883, this Model 1873 carbine is a Third Model with the dust cover operating on the central guide that is integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed front and folding ladder rear sights marked "1873" and graduated to 900 yards, with the saddle ring staple with ring on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line address/King's improvement patent dates marking with, "MODEL 1873" on the upper tang, and serial number on the lower tang. There is a small stamping on the bottom front of the frame "J.R / 12769" which has been identified as the marking of James Rosier of Melbourne, Australia who imported a number of Winchester 1873 carbines. This particular carbine was sold to the Pentridge Jail in Melbourne, Australia. There is also a large engraved black filled "40" on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate with compartment. The copy of the accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office sheet verifies serial number 135283 as a Model 1873 Carbine that was received in the warehouse on 10-13-1883 and shipped on order number 10149, 1-8-1884. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 135283A Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue finish around the edges of the side plate, and strong original finish in the area of the saddle ring. There are a few scratches on the right side of the receiver along the rear edge of the side plate. The buttplate has a smooth silver gray patina. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish some time ago and remains very good with almost all of the varnish remaining and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine. A solid 1873 carbine with an interesting past.
Thumbnail 3029 Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 92 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $4000 - 5500 Manufactured in 1924. Blade front and sporting rear sights with full length magazine. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech with the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/maker/trade mark information and the under side of the frame has the serial number. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with steel forend cap, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and steel crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 929650 Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. There is a minor ding on the barrel towards the muzzle. The wood is fine with an overcoat varnish applied with some minor dings and scratches with a minor dent on the forearm (left side). Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3030 Desirable Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with S.F.P.D. Police Marking Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1929. Pinned blade front and folding ladder right sight, with the model, maker, "NICKEL STEEL BARREL" and caliber markings on the left side of the barrel, the New Haven address on the right, and "S.F.P.D." (presumably the mark of the San Francisco, CA Police Department) behind the rear sight. Top of barrel and receiver have the factory proof at the breech. Smooth oil finish walnut stock and forearm with steel carbine buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1074628 Condition: Excellent. The carbine retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor thinning, some minor edge wear, and some minor scratches. The wood is also excellent with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3031 Deluxe Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $5000 - 6500 Manufactured in 1911. The left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "NICKEL STEEL" at the rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. German silver blade front, adjustable rear sporting sights, full magazine, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a checkered forearm with a steel end cap and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and steel crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 627377 Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 85% original blue finish with some thinning, light scratches and a few small areas of very minor pitting on the barrel and magazine. The receiver shows a number of minor scratches, thinning on the bottom and high edge wear. The lever has a smooth mottled gray patina and the buttplate has a smooth silver gray. The wood is good with most of the original varnish remaining with overall scattered minor scratches, dings and dents. The checkering on the forearm is heavily worn and the checkering on the wrist remains somewhat crisp. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3032 Special Order Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Short Rifle Start Price: 1,700.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 4,250.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $4250 - 5500 Manufactured in 1901. This is an example of a special order 1895 with light weight 22 inch barrel. Not to be confused with the carbine, which also has the 22 inch barrel, the short rifle is absent of the military style handguard and saddle ring normally found on the carbines. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel, "30 U.S." at the breech, two line address/patent marking on the left side of the receiver and the serial number on the lower tang. The top of the receiver and barrel at the breech is marked with the Winchester oval proof. Blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm with Schnabel forend and ebony insert and straight factory oil finish grip stock with black checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun style buttplate. The copy of a Cody Firearms Museum records sheet verifies serial number 31429 as a rifle, 30 caliber, 22 inch extra light round barrel, dark stock, Lyman hunting front sight, rear unreadable, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, oil finish, shipped July 30, 1901 and returned and repaired on three dates. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 U.S. Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 31429 Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% of the original finish with some minor wear on the muzzle and some loss due to a chemical or solvent on top of the barrel near the muzzle. The receiver, magazine and lever retain 95% original blue finish with high edge wear, a few areas of silver gray patina and some minor pitting on the upper right edge and right front of the receiver. There are also a number of scratches present on the receiver. The wood is also very fine with a small minor gouge on the left side of the stock and overall some scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3033 Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 5500 This is a very nice example of a Winchester Model 1886 Take-Down Rifle that was manufactured in 1908. The left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the left side at the rear sight is marked with the nickel steel/smokeless powder marking and "33 W.C.F." at the breech. The top of the receiver and barrel at the breech are stamped with the Winchester oval proof. The upper tang is marked with the three line maker, model trade mark information and the lower tang is marked with the two line, two patent dates (1884 and 1885) and serial number. Lyman ramped blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable semi buck horn sporting rear sight. Half magazine tube with patent date marked takedown lever, blue finish with casehardened lever and hammer, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel end cap and checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 33 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 148063 Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 90% of the original blue finish on the barrel and receiver. Wear is concentrated primarily on the forend cap and the takedown ring which have faded to a smooth mottled gray patina. The bottom of the receiver is thinning and there is some high edge wear on the receiver. The lever and hammer show original case colors in protected areas with the balance having a smooth mottled gray patina. The loading gate retains 50% of the thinning original niter blue finish. The stock and forearm are both very fine, with most of the original varnish and only some minor handling marks and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This is a very fine example of a Model 1886 Take-Down Rifle.
Thumbnail 3034 Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Tapered Barrel and Cody Letter Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4250 Manufactured in 1899 with special order features such as 24 inch rapid taper lightweight "pencil" barrel, button magazine, and shotgun style buttplate. Beaded blade Lyman front sight and Lyman receiver sight with rear sight removed (Marble filler block added). The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and "30 W.C.F." with the upper tang marked with the three line model and patent information and the underside of the frame having the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and factory hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. The accompanying Cody letter verifies serial number 149478 as a Model 1894 rifle, 30 caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, Lyman front and receiver sights, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, extra light and that it was received in the warehouse on September 2, 1902 with no shipping date listed. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 149478 Condition: Very good. The rifle retains 40% thinning original blue finish (mostly on the barrel) with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting (mostly on the barrel). The hammer and lever retain traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is very good with half of the finish remaining and some minor dings and scratches with a few small hairline cracks near the tangs. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3035 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured in 1904. Blade and buckhorn sights on a barrel with the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight, "30 W.C.F." the breech, and two line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. Factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, with a full length magazine tube. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 307661 Condition: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 90% original blue finish showing some minor thinning with an area of gray speckling on the barrel near the breech. The frame retains 75% original blue thinning to a brown with the upper tang a smooth gray patina. The lever retains 30% original case colors with the balance a smooth silver-gray. The buttplate is a smooth gray patina. The right side of the frame and buttplate have some minor spotting. The wood is fine with some minor dings, scratches and pressure marks (more numerous on the forearm), with a long minor gouge on the buttstock (left side). Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3036 Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $5000 - 6500 Manufactured in 1911. This rifle has a full blue finish with nicely figured checkered walnut stock and forearm. The forearm has an ebony inlay on the tip and the stock is fitted with a hard rubber checkered Winchester shotgun style buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a Marble Sheard blade front sight with a brass bead, the rear sight has been removed and a filler block installed and there is a receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. The left side of the barrel is marked with the nickel steel marking and the top of the barrel at the breech is marked with the Winchester oval proof followed by ".30 U.S. MOD. 1903.". The top left receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof and the left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1895 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 U.S. Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 64060 Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with wear on the muzzle and top rear from the rear sight adjuster, and there is a small amount of scattered minor spotting. The remaining metal surfaces retain 75% original blue finish with some areas faded to a smooth brown patina, with some minor spotting on the lever and magazine. The wood is very good with exception of a few minor age cracks on the right rear of the stock, overall scattered minor dents and dings, and some minor wear to the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3037 Antique Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufactured in 1894. Blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights, with standard markings on the barrel, "- MODEL 1886 -" on the upper tang and the 1884 and 1885 patent dates and serial number on the lower tang. Full magazine, all blue finish with casehardened lever and hammer. Smooth semi-deluxe grain straight grip stock with iron forearm cap and a crescent buttplate. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 38-56 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 88329 Condition: Fine. A smooth blue/brown patina is visible overall, with original blue in the protected areas and on the bolt, with areas of pitting on the barrel. The lever shows traces of the original vivid case colors in the protected area at the frame on the left side. The high figured wood is fine with a number of small dents and gouges on top of the buttstock and overall there are a few minor dents and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3038 Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Long Barrel Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured in 1882. Although the serial number falls into the Second Model serial number range (3000-30000), this rifle is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. The rifle has an extra long 28" round barrel. German silver blade front and buckhorn rear sights. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent markings ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 45-60" at the breech. "45-60" is marked on the brass cartridge elevator. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron end cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-60 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 27170 Condition: Fair. The rifle has a mottled brown patina with traces of original blue finish in the protected areas. The lever retains silvered out case colors. There is some minor spotting and pitting (mostly on the receiver). There is a large ding on the receiver at the breech. Overall the wood has numerous minor dings and scratches. The forearm is fair with a repaired compression crack on each side and some minor gouges. The buttstock is good with a small hairline crack on the wrist (left side) and a deep gash (right side). Action needs work as it doesn't not cycle smoothly.
Thumbnail 3039 Antique Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 92 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Long Barrel Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3500 Manufactured in 1896 with extra long 26" octagon barrel and semi-deluxe configuration. German silver blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights with full length magazine and Lyman receiver peep sight. Top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at breech, with three line model/trademark information on upper tang and serial number on frame underside. Nicely figured checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with factory hard rubber grip cap, forend cap, sling swivel eyelets and shotgun style checkered hard rubber factory buttplate. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 130328 Condition: Very good. The barrel and magazine retain 30% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a mottled brown patina. The lever retains traces of original case colors. Overall there is some minor spotting and some scattered minor pitting. The wood is good with some minor dings and scratches and some extensive wear in the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3040 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured in 1907. Buckhorn rear sight with altered German silver blade front sight. Top of barrel is marked with the two line address ahead of rear sight and "32-40" at breech, with factory proof on top of barrel and receiver at breech. The upper tang has the three line address model/trademark information and the underside of the frame has the serial number. Full length magazine, forend cap and crescent buttplate with smooth forearm and straight grip stock. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 32-40 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 404983 Condition: Very good. The barrel and magazine retain 40% original blue finish (mostly on the magazine) and the receiver also retains 40% original blue finish with the overall balance a smooth gray patina. There are a series of minor dings around a frame screw and a long gash on top of the barrel at the breech. The hammer and lever retain traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The stock wrist has a couple repaired chips near the frame (left side), otherwise the wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3041 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Produced in 1919. German silver blade and folding ladder sights, with the standard markings on the upper left side of the barrel, three line model marking on the upper tang and saddle ring on the receiver. Smooth stock, with "K/ 37" stamped on the left side of the butt and a steel buttplate. Origin unknown, but most likely a police department prison or military marking. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: gumwood Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 846946 Condition: Fine, with 70% of the original blue overall, showing flaking and scratching on the receiver, minor pitting on the lever and buttplate, and scattered handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are fine as reoiled, with a number of minor dents, scuffs and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3042 Rare Documented Special Order 38-70 WCF Caliber Winchester Model 1886 Carbine Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 18,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 18000 This is a nearly impossible to find 38-70 WCF caliber Winchester Model 1886 Carbine with special order shotgun butt. The carbine is accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum factory letter. The letter describes it as: "carbine, caliber 38-70, shotgun butt". The letter states the carbine was shipped from the warehouse on August 17, 1903. The carbine has a blued barrel, magazine upper and lower barrel band, receiver and checkered steel, shotgun buttplate. The hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish. The barrel has a block mounted, steel blade, front sight and an adjustable, folding leaf, carbine rear sight. A folding combination peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. A factory saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber, "38-70/W.C.F." is roll-stamped in two lines between the rear sight and the receiver. The underside of the receiver is marked with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates in two lines behind the trigger and the serial number, "108688" between the tang screws. Winchester Model 1886 Carbines are rarely encountered with special order features. Documented special order Model 1886 Carbines are rare. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38-70 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 108688 Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 40% of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine with traces of the original blue finish on the receiver, barrel bands and buttplate. Contact points on the barrel and magazine and most of the receiver have a silver gray patina. Metal surfaces are generally smooth with a few very minor nicks and scratches. The stock and forearm are both in very good condition with scattered light handling marks and retain about 50% of the original varnish finish. The bore is bright. This is a solid example of a rare Winchester Model 1886 Carbine in 38-70 caliber.
Thumbnail 3043 Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 11,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 9,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This is a desirable example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Rifle that was manufactured in 1873. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver, forearm cap and buttplate. The barrel and magazine tube have a blue finish and the hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The rifle has an octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted, nickel-silver, front sight and folding "sporting leaf" rear sight with 1000 yard center notch and external retaining spring. The buttplate has a cleaning rod trap with folding door. The stock and forearm are fitted with factory sling swivels. The forearm cap is the early brass pattern used to about serial number 135,000. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The top of the barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.". The serial number, "124176" is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. A small "F" and "S" factory inspection mark are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the serial number. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 124176 Condition: Very good plus. The blue finish on the barrel and magazine has aged to an attractive, plum brown, patina. Metal surfaces are smooth and wear is limited to several minor nicks in the edges of the barrel. The case colors on the hammer and loading lever have faded to a silver-gray. There are a number of small dents in the sides of the lever. The forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate have not been polished and the brass has a dark patina with a greenish tone. The buttplate and the sides of the receiver have a some insignificant scratches and light handling marks. The side plate joints are tight and it does not appear that the side plates have been removed from the receiver. The barrel legend and serial number are crisp. The stock and forearm are both in very good condition with only minor handling marks. This is a highly desirable original example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Rifle with octagonal barrel.
Thumbnail 3044 Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Semi-Deluxe Saddle Caliber Carbine Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3750 - 5000 Manufactured in 1915. Pinned beaded blade front and folding ladder rear sights with full magazine and single barrel band. Saddle ring mounted on the left receiver side. Left barrel side has the two line address/patent date marking, two line nickel steel marking, and "25-20 W.C.F.", with the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/trademark information and the underside of the frame is marked with the serial number. All blue finish. Mounted with a rarely seen nicely figured smooth walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber factory grip cap and crescent buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 780431 Condition: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some very scattered minor pitting. The frame, lever, and buttplate retain 60% original blue finish with the balance between a smooth brown patina and a smooth gray patina. There is a minor chip missing from the grip area near the frame (left side), otherwise the wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches and a couple minor gouges.
Thumbnail 3045 Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Rare and Desirable 405 Winchester Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1913, and chambered for the rare and very desirable .405 Winchester cartridge. Lyman ivory bead front sight and adjustable flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight, with the caliber and nickel steel markings on the barrel, along with the Winchester Proof on the breech and receiver. The receiver is also marked with the two line address and patent markings on the left side and three line "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER- /TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN." marking on the upper tang, and equipped with a Lyman peep sight. Checkered straight grip stock with ebony insert Schnabel tip forearm and a Winchester marked solid recoil pad with a black spacer. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 405 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 67990 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing a brown patina on the receiver and magazine, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. Stock is fine, with the recoil pad slightly off-center and some mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3046 Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,750.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4750 Manufactured in 1885, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail and a special order button magazine. Sporting rear sight and Lyman tang peep sight with front sight missing. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 CAL" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is stamped "32 CAL." over a hand marked "20". The lower tang has the serial number. Blue barrel with remaining metal surfaces casehardened. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron end cap and crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 176396A Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 60% thinned original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The dust cover retains 40% original blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lever, and buttplate retain 25% original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some very scattered minor spotting and pitting. The wood is fine with exception of numerous minor dings and scratches with a couple minor dents on top of the comb and few long scratches. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3047 Scarce Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine with Pistol Grip Stock Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 3500 Manufactured in 1910 with special order features. Pinned beaded blade front sight and receiver sight mount on the left side (no saddle ring staple present) with the rear sight removed (dovetail slot plugged). The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent date marking, two line nickel steel marking, and "30 W.C.F.", with the upper tang having the three line model/trademark information and frame underside having the serial number. Half magazine, sling swivel eyelets, and checkered factory hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Checkered deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with very pronounced burled grain and factory hard rubber grip cap. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 551249 Condition: Very good. The carbine retains 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some very scattered pin point pitting. The hammer and lever retain traces of silvered out original case colors. There is a small minor crack on the grip area (right side near frame), otherwise the wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches and a couple long scratches, with worn checkering (more prevalent on the grip area). Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3048 Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,900.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1900 - 2500 Manufactured in 1906 with takedown configuration. German silver blade front sight and sporting rear sight (elevator missing) with full length magazine. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight, the Winchester oval proof and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech, with an additional oval proofmark on top of the receiver. The upper tang is marked with the make/model/trademark marking with the serial number is on the bottom front of the receiver. Smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 340346 Condition: Very good. The rifle retains 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The lever retains traces of original case colors. There is some minor spotting and pitting (mostly on the receiver and takedown collar). The wood is very good with some minor dings, scratches and pressure marks along with a few long scratches and a few minor gouges. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3049 Special Order Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Pistol Grip St Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,250.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3250 Manufactured in 1925 with pistol grip stock. Marbles front sight added to original carbine style sight base, Marbles rear sight in original dovetail, full length magazine, two barrel bands, and saddle ring mounted on left side of receiver which is also tapped for a sight mount (two holes with filler screws). Left side of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date marking, two line nickel steel marking, and ".32 W.S.", with the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/trademark information. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber factory grip cap and crescent steel buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 32 W.S. Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 958552 Condition: Very good plus. The barrel and magazine retain 75% faded original blue finish and the remaining metal surfaces retain 20% original blue finish, with the overall balance a smooth gray patina There is a minor chip missing on the grip area near the frame (left side) and some chipping on the forearm near the frame, otherwise the freshened wood is fine with some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3050 Documented Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Winchester Gun Museum letter. The letter states that rifle serial number 110244 was shipped from the Winchester factory on September 10, 1896 and was equipped with a caliber .45-70 octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman rear and leaf sights and Lyman front sight. The rifle has a blued octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent steel buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The bolt and loading gate are blue. The stock and forearm are highly figured "fancy grain" walnut with "Style H" checkered panels and a high polish varnish finish. The black hard rubber pistol grip cap has the relief marking: "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS". The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted Lyman "Jack Sight" with colored bead and a Lyman folding, single leaf rear sight with a bright triangle. A Lyman folding combination rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45 - 70" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just in front of the receiver. The lower receiver tang is roll-stamped:" -PAT.OCT.14.1884/JAN. 20.1885." in two lines behind the trigger. The serial number "110244" is stamped behind the rear tang screw. The model designation on the upper receiver tang is covered by the combination sight. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut checkered pistol grip Gauge: 45/70 Finish: casehardened/blue Grips: Serial Number: 110244 Condition: Very good. The barrel and magazine retain nearly 30% of the original blue finish. There is some minor finish wear on the edges of the barrel and a 3/4-inch long line of shallow pitting along the left side of the barrel just in front of the forearm cap. The colored bead is missing from the front sight. The casehardened finish on the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate has aged to a mottled brown patina. Strong traces of the original case colors are visible in protected areas. The bolt retains most of the original blue finish. About 50% of the blue finish is present on the loading gate. The barrel and receiver markings are crisp. The fancy grain walnut stock and forearm are in very fine to excellent condition with scattered and very minor handling marks. The checkering is sharp and most of the original high polish varnish finish remains intact. This is a very good looking example of an original, fully documented Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with special order sights.
Thumbnail 3051 Rare Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Short Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,750.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4750 Manufactured in 1942. Redfield blade front sight with patent marked buckhorn rear sight. Upper barrel flat has model, trade mark, nickel steel and caliber markings, with factory proof on top of barrel and receiver at breech. Left side of receiver tapped for receiver sight mounting which is now absent and filler screws are in place. Upper tang has three line trade mark information and the underside of the frame has the serial number. Full magazine, metal forend cap, and crescent buttplate, with nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock. BBL: 20 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1218217 Condition: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 90% original blue finish thinning to a brown with some pin point pitting and some mild spotting. The remaining metal surfaces retain 90% original blue finish with light edge wear and some minor thinning. The buttplate retains strong traces of blue with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is very fine with some minor handling marks (more prevalent on the buttstock) with a minor pressure dent near the stock toe (left side).
Thumbnail 3052 Rare U.S. Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle-Musket Start Price: 1,900.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 4,750.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4750 - 7000 Produced in 1898. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights. Fluted receiver with the standard two line address/patent dates on the left side of the receiver, "U.S." on top of the chamber, two line model marking on the upper tang and a "K.S.M." inspector mark on the left side of the lever. Smooth straight grip stock, with the military-style partial upper handguard, grasping grooves, sling swivels and bayonet lug on the barrel bands, faint boxed KSM 1898 cartouche on the left side of the wrist, "D.N." on the right side of the buttstock and "K.S.M." on the heel of the smooth buttplate. BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 12700 Condition: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray patina, dings and pitting, concentrated on the barrel bands and frame, with strong original blue in the protected areas. The stock is very good, with some cracks visible on the handguard, chipping on the forearm, dark areas and scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. You will look a long time before you see another U.S. model 1895 musket. Extremely rare.
Thumbnail 3053 Desirable Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 5500 According to the included factory letter, this carbine arrived at the warehouse on November 10, 1898 and was shipped out the next day. Blade and folding ladder sights, with the two line New Haven address and "38-56 WCF" behind the rear sight. The receiver has the short 2 line patent marking on the lower tang, "~Model 1886~" on the upper tang and the saddle ring on the left. Smooth straight grip stock, with metal buttplate. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38-56 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 118463 Condition: Good, showing a mixed gray and brown patina overall, with bright edge wear and a few small areas of pitting. The receiver shows a mixed brown and gray patina. Stock is fair, with a small repaired section on the left upper edge of the forearm, a few tiny cracks and a number of scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3054 Scarce and Desirable Late Production Winchester Model 1873 44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 1,900.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 4,750.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $4750 - 8000 Manufactured in 1923, the last year of production. This Third Model 1873 Carbine has the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's improvement 1866 and '60 patent dates and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The top of the barrel and front receiver ring are marked with the Winchester oval proof, the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL.", the three line model, maker, trade mark info is marked on the upper tang and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The front sight has a blade mounted in a block behind the upper barrel band and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. Full magazine tube, saddle ring and staple mounted on the left rear of the receiver and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 709447B Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 80% of the original thinning blue finish with areas fading to a plum patina. The magazine tube retains 50% original thin blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The receiver shows 25% original blue finish in the protected areas around the side plates with a smooth mottled brownish gray patina on the balance. The hammer and lever have a smooth gray patina and the buttplate is a mix of smooth brown and silver gray patina. The wood remains fine with a barely visible minor crack on both sides of the forearm at the upper rear and overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3055 Unique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Saddle Ring Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,250.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufactured in 1927. Dovetail blade front and sporting type rear sight with full length magazine tube. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent date, the upper left flat at the breech is marked "25-20 W.C.F.", and the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring staple with saddle ring. (While the consignor notes that there are no factory records existing in this serial number range, the saddle ring appears to be factory installed.) The upper tang has the three line trade mark information and the underside of the frame has the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 25-20 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 982382 Condition: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 97% original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown and the receiver retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The front of the muzzle has a punch dot design. The receiver has some minor pitting. The lever retains traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth silver-gray and the buttplate has a smooth gray patina. The wood is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3056 Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Semi-Deluxe Carbine with Pistol Grip St Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,250.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3250 Manufactured in 1908 with a pistol grip stock. Replacement pinned German silver blade front sight with folding ladder rear sight. The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent dates marking, two line nickel steel marking, and ".30 W.C.F.", with a factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/trade mark information and the underside of the frame has the serial number. The left side of the receiver has two tapped holes that have filler screws and a saddle ring stud with ring. Full length magazine and two barrel bands. Nicely figured smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with factory hard rubber grip cap and factory hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 437698 Condition: Very fine. The carbine retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting (more extensive on the magazine). The hammer and lever retain traces of original case colors with the balance overall a smooth silver-gray patina. The wood is also very fine with some minor dings and scratches with a long shallow gouge near the rear barrel band (left side). Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3057 Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This desirable 38-55 chambered rifle was manufactured in 1898. German silver blade front and buckhorn rear sights with a full length magazine tube. Top of barrel is marked with the two line address ahead of rear sight and "38-55" at the breech, with a factory proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Upper tang is marked with the three line model and patent information. Smooth forearm and straight grip with forend cap and crescent buttplate. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38-55 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 134091 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 60% plus of the original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some scattered minor spotting. The hammer, lever, and buttplate retain 30% original case colors with the balance an overall silver-gray patina with a collector's number scratched on the lever. The wood is very good with an overcoat of varnish, some minor dings and scratches and a couple long scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3058 Box of 44 Caliber Cartridges for a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle & Box of 44 UMC Winchester Center Fir Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 Estimate: $700 - 1000 1) Two piece box of Winchester .44 caliber cartridges for Winchester Model 1873 rifles (47/50). Box top has the correct green label and is printed with the number and type of cartridges, a cartridge illustration, and Winchester address. A long side has an illustration of a Model 1873, with the Winchester guarantee on the other long side. A short side has the caliber information, with an illustration of a cartridge on the other short side. 2) Two piece white box for 50 UMC .44-40 WCF cartridges (50/50). Box top has the correct green label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge, cartridge illustration and UMC address. Box retains the green seal label marked with cartridge information with the orange guarantee label on the bottom. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good. The box top is missing the short sides and the long side with the guarantee label is detached (included with the box). The remaining labels have some loss with some old tape repair stains. The body of box has some seam separation. "SX / T KX" is hand written on the bottom. 2) Very good. There is loss to the seal label and there are some scuff marks on the guarantee label. Almost all of the box top label remains with the printing remaining clear overall. Overall the box remains solid.
Thumbnail 3059 Rare 38-70 Caliber Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 11,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 11000 Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1906 and chambered for the .38-70 Winchester cartridge. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter. The letter describes it as: "Rifle/ 38/70 caliber" with a half-octagon barrel, plain trigger, half-magazine, "shotgun butt with rubber butt plate" and 26", nickel steel, barrel. The Cody letter states that the rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on June 25, 1906, and returned for repair on September 14, 1906. In addition to the features listed in the Cody letter, the rifle has a highly figured, fancy walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. The stock has a hard rubber "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" pistol grip cap and a black, checkered, hard rubber buttplate embossed with the round, Winchester logo. The pistol grip and forearm have the popular "Style H" checkering. The stock and forearm cap are fitted with eyes for detachable sling swivels. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted Winchester Express front sight with ivory bead. A Lyman, two-leaf Number 6 rear sight with bright sighting triangle is mounted in the barrel dovetail. The upper receiver tang is fitted with a folding combination rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14 1884. JAN. 20. 1885." in two lines ahead of the ear sight. The left side of the barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL" between the rear sight and the receiver and the caliber "38-70 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The oval Winchester "WP" proofmark is stamped on the top barrel flat ahead of the caliber designation and on the top of the receiver. The two-line patent date and the serial number "137854" are located on the lower receiver tang. The barrel, magazine and receiver are blued and the forearm cap, hammer and lever have a color casehardened finish. The stock and forearm have a semi-gloss varnish finish. BBL: 26 inch part octagon Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 38-70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 137854 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 60% of the original blue finish. Most of the blue finish is present on the barrel and half-magazine. There is a pitted area about an inch long on the right side of the barrel that has been partially cleaned. The left side of the barrel has some minor scratches and there is some minor edge wear on the octagon portion of the barrel. There is a thin blue finish on the receiver flat; contact points on the top and bottom of the receiver show handling wear and have faded to a silver-gray patina. There are a number of light dents and scratches on the lower receiver tang. The case colors on the forearm cap, hammer and trigger have faded to a mottled, silver-gray, patina. The fancy walnut stock and forearm have been professionally refinished and are both in fine condition with sharp checkering and minimal handling wear. The hard rubber buttplate and pistol grip cap are in fine condition. The barrel markings are crisp. This is a solid example of a Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Sporting Rifle chambered for the rarely encountered .38-70 W.F.C. cartridge; the rifle is fully documented and has many special order features.
Thumbnail 3060 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1927. Pinned blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn and full length magazine tube. Two line barrel address on the right rear of the barrel and model, trademark, caliber designation on the left. The upper tang in marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.", with the number "19" stamped next to the front of the lever and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 989890 Condition: Excellent. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original finish with some thinning on the barrel. The receiver retains 90% original finish with scattered speckled flaking, some thinning to brown on the underside, and the usual wear caused by the saddle ring. The lever shows 80% original finish with areas of smooth gray patina. The buttplate has a smooth brownish gray patina. The forearm barrel band has a smooth brownish patina. The wood is very fine with a couple of moderate scratches, a dark streak (1 3/4" x 1/8") on the left side of the stock and several minor dings (mainly on the underside of the stock). The markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3061 Antique Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Extra Light Takedown Rifle with Cody Letter Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 4500 Manufactured in 1895, the second year of production with takedown configuration and special order features. The rifle has a slightly tapered 24" barrel which measures approximately 9/16" at the muzzle. Raised beaded blade patent marked front sight, replacement marble adjustable folding leaf rear sight, and Marble tang peep sight. Left side of barrel is marked with the two line address/patent marking, two line nickel steel marking, and ".30 W.C.F.", with a later production oval factory proof present on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech (sent back to factory for reasons unknown) Short magazine tube with the 1893 patent date marked on the takedown lever. Nicely figured checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with factory hard rubber grip cap, steel forend cap, and factory hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. The accompanying Cody letter verifies the serial number, extra light, takedown rifle configuration, 30 caliber, 24" round barrel, plain trigger, plain wood, checkered stock with pistol grip, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, 1/2 magazine, that it was received in the warehouse on August 30, 1897, shipped the next day on order number 13781 and repaired and returned on March 8, 1898 on work order number 5280. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 18021 Condition: Very fine. The barrel, magazine, and forend cap retain 95% factory blue finish thinning to a gray patina. The receiver and bolt retain 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The takedown collar has a smooth gray patina. The hammer and lever retain 40% original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is fine with exception of a long hairline crack on comb near buttplate, a repaired chip in the grip area (left side), and a series of minor dings on the buttstock (right side), along with some minor dings and scratches overall. The checkering remains crisp overall. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3062 Scarce Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3250 - 5000 Manufactured in 1896, this special order Model 1894 rifle features a 22" extra light tapered round barrel (extremely rare on this early production model 1984; quiet possibly one of the earliest known) with a ramped Lyman blade front, adjustable rear sporting and tang mounted short range peep sights. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address, to the left of the rear sight is marked with the nickel steel marking and the top breech end is marked "30 W.C.F.". The serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. Half magazine and mounted with nicely figured checkered walnut correct short and slender forearm with steel forend cap and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and steel shotgun style buttplate. The included photocopy of the factory letter confirms the serial number, rifle configuration, 30 caliber, 22" round barrel, half magazine, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun buttplate, extra light, and Lyman front sight. The rifle was received in the warehouse on October 14, 1898 and shipped on October 17, 1898. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 47926 Condition: Good. There are traces of the original blue finish mixed with brown and gray patina, and some minor pitting on the receiver. The wood is good with some minor chipping (one chip mended) around the tangs, a filled and sanded ding on the left side of the comb at the front, and overall there are some scattered minor dings and dents. The checkering shows moderate to heavy wear with all of the checkering pattern visible. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3063 Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver Start Price: 1,700.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 4,250.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $4250 - 5500 This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The 1884 and '85 patent dates and the serial number are marked on the lower tang. The barrel is equipped with a dovetailed Winchester Express front sight with white bead and there is a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail, with a factory installed tang mounted peep sight. Blue barrel, magazine tube and bolt, with casehardened finish on the remaining metal surfaces, full magazine tube and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate. . BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-65 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 85780 Condition: Fine. The barrel and magazine show streaks of original blue finish, (50%), mixed with smooth brown patina. The bolt and loading gate retain 95% original blue finish. The receiver retains 40% original case colors, brightest in protected areas and on the lower tang, mixed with smooth mottled gray patina. The case colors on the forearm cap and lever are faded but case colors remain visible. The buttplate has a gray and dark patina with some minor pitting. The wood is very good to excellent condition with most of the original varnish remaining and scattered minor dings and dents. A small notch has been neatly cut out at the front tip of the comb for the peep sight when it's folded down. A solid example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with desirable casehardened receiver.
Thumbnail 3064 Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with Pistol Grip Stock Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured in 1907. Pinned beaded blade front and folding ladder rear sights with half magazine and saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Top of barrel has the two line address/patent date marking and "38 W.C.F." and the left side is marked "NICKEL STEEL", with a factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/trade mark information and the underside of the frame has the serial number. Mounted with a rarely seen nicely figured smooth walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber factory grip cap and hard rubber factory shotgun buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 408306 Condition: Very good. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish and the receiver retains 15% original blue finish, with the overall balance a smooth gray patina. The hammer and lever retain traces of original case colors. There is some minor to deep pitting (mostly on the receiver). The wood is also good with some very scattered minor handling marks. Buttplate has a minor crack near the top. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3065 Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $3250 - 3750 Produced in 1855, and equipped with a "button head" half magazine. Blade front and sporting buckhorn rear sights, with the barrel stamped "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860" and "44 CAL." on the top flat. The receiver is marked "-Model. 1873.-" on the upper tang and "44 Cal." on the elevator. Smooth straight grip stock, with metal forearm tip and a smooth buttplate with storage compartment. BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 191332B Condition: Very good plus, with traces of the faded original blue finish, showing a mottled brown patina on most of the surface, with original blue remaining in the protected areas and rear of the side plates on the receiver. The stock is very good, with some mild dings and chips overall and darkening where the buttstock meets metal. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3066 Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,700.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1700 - 2250 Manufactured in 1905. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel, Winchester oval proof followed by ".30 U.S. MOD. 1903." on top at the breech, Winchester proof on the top left of the receiver ring and two line address/patent dates on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang is marked with the three line model trade mark marking and the serial number is on the lower tang. Ramp blade front sight with brass bead, adjustable buck horn rear sight and mounted with a smooth forearm with ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Two filler screws are present in the upper left receiver where a Redfield sight once resided. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30 U.S. Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 54417 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 50% of the original thinning blue finish with areas of smooth silver gray patina and a few minor scratches. The wood is very good showing signs of some cleaning with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3067 Box of Peter's 38-40 Caliber Shot Cartridges for Rifles Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 Estimate: $500 - 700 Box for 50, .38-.40 caliber solid head center fire shot cartridges for Marlin, Colt's or Winchester rifles produced by The Peters Cartridge Co. The two piece box has a light green label with cartridge and maker information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. The solid box shows some minor edge wear and light discoloration. The seal has been cut and small pieces have torn off. The labels retain clear printing and overall vivid color.
Thumbnail 3068 The Only Known Documented 3rd Model Burgess Military Carbine Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 16,000.00 - 22,500.00 Estimate: $16000 - 22500 Burgess 3rd Model, Two-Band full stock, Lever Action Carbine that was manufactured circa 1878. This carbine, serial number 1194, is illustrated and described on page 110 of "LEVER ACTION RIFLES" by Samuel Maxwell. Maxwell identifies this carbine as the only known example of a 3rd Model Burgess Carbine with two barrel bands and no bayonet lug. The carbine has a 23-inch round barrel with full-length walnut forearm. The forearm has a casehardened steel tip and two screw-fastened blued bands. The stock has a crescent steel buttplate with sliding brass trap door. The butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, cleaning rod with brass tip and slotted end. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted, inverted "V" front sight and a casehardened, two-leaf, carbine style rear sight. A saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The rifle has the distinctive Burgess "S" shaped lever with side loading gate. The barrel, receiver, lever and barrel bands have a high polish blue finish. The loading gate is niter blue. The forearm tip, rear sight, hammer and crescent buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with an oil finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "G.W. MORSE/PATENTED OCT. 28. 1856" in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation: ".45 CAL. 70 GR. C.F." is stamped in a single line on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "A. BURGESS/PATENTED JANY. 7TH 1873/PATENTED OCT 19TH.1875" is roll-stamped in three lines on the upper receiver tang. The serial number, "1194" is stamped on the lower receiver tang. BBL: 23 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Government Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1194 Condition: Excellent. The carbine shows minimal wear and retains 97% plus of the bright original blue. Some minor finish wear is concentrated on the barrel bands which have about 90% plus of the bright high polish blue finish. The barrel has nearly all of the original blue finish. The receiver has some light edge wear and very minor handling marks. The lower tang has moderate finish wear. Most of the niter blue finish is present on the loading gate. The casehardened components retain 85% of the mottled, dove-gray case colors. The stock and forearm are both in excellent condition with almost no handling wear and nearly all of the original finish. The bore is bright and the carbine appears to be un-fired. This is an exceptional and well documented example of the only known variation of the limited production 3rd Model Burgess Military Carbine.
Thumbnail 3069 Rare Deluxe Presentation Engraved Evans Lever Action Sporting Rifle Start Price: 11,000.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 27,500.00 - 37,500.00 Estimate: $27500 - 37500 Evans Lever Action Sporting Rifle manufactured by the Evans Repeating Rifle Company, Mechanic Falls, Maine in 1876-1877. The Evans Lever Action Rifle was a distinctive design with revolving, butt-loading magazine and hammer mounted on the underside of the frame. The rifles had an exceptionally large magazine capacity of 34-rounds and were chambered for the .44 caliber Evans Short cartridge. The Evans Repeating Rifle Company manufactured an estimated 1050 Transitional Model Sporting Rifles. The Transitional Models had the same frame shape and concealed hammer as the Old Model rifles but featured a thinner buttplate with no heel piece and a lower butt-piece which covered part of the magazine. The Evans Repeating Rifle Co., made a number of deluxe presentation rifles for promotional purposes; this rifle is apparently one of those deluxe presentation rifles. The rifle has a 28" blued, full-octagon barrel with globe front sight and folding leaf rear sight. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, magazine and buttplate have a nickel plated finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "EVANS REPEATING RIFLE MECHANIC FALLS.ME/PAT. DEC. 8, 1868 & SEPT. 16, 1871" in two lines followed by the serial number "674". The forearm cap and the top and sides of the receiver are fully engraved with flawlessly executed Germanic scroll engraving on a punch-dot background. A banner on the left side of the receiver is engraved with the name: "James Barbour" in Old English lettering. Page 230 of "STEEL CANVAS" by R.L. Wilson shows a deluxe Evans rifle engraved by Louis Nimschke along with pulls for other Nimschke engraved Evans Rifles. The style and quality of the engraving on this rifle indicates that it may be the work of Louis Nimschke or his shop. The stock and forearm are well figured, fancy, walnut with a high polish varnish finish. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Evans Finish: blue/nickel Grips: Serial Number: 674 Condition: Excellent. The rifle is in excellent, original, condition and retains 97% of the blue finish on the barrel and 95% of the original nickel plated finish on the forearm cap and receiver. There is some minor finish loss on the bottom of the lever. The buttplate shows more handling wear and retains about 60% of the nickel plated finish. The flawlessly executed scroll engraving is crisp and deep. The stock and forearm are both in excellent overall condition with 95% of the varnish finish: wear is limited to several minor handling and storage marks. This is a rare example of a deluxe, engraved, presentation Evans Lever Action Rifle.
Thumbnail 3070 Extremely Rare Sealed Box of Evans Magazine Rifle 44-100 Ammunition Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Sealed box of 44-100 caliber Evans centerfire cartridges manufactured by the Phoenix Metallic Cartridge Co, South Coventry Conn. End label reads "44-100 LONG / CENTRAL FIRE / FOR / EVANS' MAGAZINE RIFLE / MODEL OF 1877 / 26 SHOTS.", the Evans Rifle Manufacturing Co. warranted label on the front and back (English and Spanish) and the lid label reads "50 CARTRIDGES / 44 100 CALIBER EVANS / MANUFACTURED BY / PHOENIX METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / SOUTH COVENTRY / CONN.". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. The original seal remains, however the seal is very brittle and has come loose at one end. The box is also brittle and one of the lower edges has separated. Most all of the labels remain with minimal loss due to flaking. All lettering on the labels are clear. Writer has never seen one of these!
Thumbnail 3071 Scarce Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order 32 Inch Heavy Barrel with Factory Let Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 13,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 13000 Manufactured circa 1889. This was Marlins first lever action rifle with a total production of about 20,000 from 1881 to 1892. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent and reissue dates and "45 Govt" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. The 32" heavy barrel is equipped with a German silver blade front and adjustable rear buck horn rear sights. The top rear of the bolt and upper tang are drilled and taped for sight mounting. Finished blue with casehardened lever and hammer, 3/4 magazine tube and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron end cap and crescent buttplate. The accompanying Marlin letter indicates that Model 1881, serial number 25849 was completed at the Marlin factory in New Haven, Conn. On July 7, 1890, caliber 45/70 and 32" octagon barrel. BBL: 32 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45 Government Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 25849 Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows 80% faded original blue finish mixed with smooth plum patina. The magazine tube has a smooth mottled gray and brown patina, and a few small areas of minor pitting. The receiver retains 70% bright original thin blue finish with smooth mottled gray patina on the bottom and lower tang, scattered minor flaking and a small area of minor pitting on the upper right rear, and on the upper front portion. The lever has a dark mottled patina. The wood is fine with much of the varnish remaining, showing a number of small dings on the toe area of the stock and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The buttplate has a mottled brownish patina with some minor spotting and pitting. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3072 Scarce Special Order Bullard Large Frame Lever Action Rifle with British Proofs Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 8500 This is a nice example of a Special Order Bullard lever action rifle with the special order tapered 24" tapered round barrel in 50-115 Express caliber. Bullard rifles are considered very rare on the collector market today as they were only produced from 1886 to 1890 and competed for sales directly with the Winchester, Marlin and Whitney lever actions rifles also produced during this time. This fierce competition really stymied their sales creating a very limited production of Bullard rifles. This rifle employs a very long receiver/action that houses a brass cartridge lifting mechanism (very similar to the Winchester 1876 rifles) to accommodate the larger and longer cartridges. It has a 6 1/4" straight cylindrical bolt (similar to the 1873 and 1876 Winchester rifles). This bolt has a unique two-tooth, gear mechanism at the rear that engages a similar two-tooth geared mechanism on the front of the breechblock. This geared mechanism functions off the loading lever and basically acts as the locking lug for the rifle bolt which gave it far more strength to withstand higher pressure of the larger cartridges.The left side of the receiver wall is marked " BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY / SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 16 1881", with extractor hole through the "S" in U.S.A.. The right side is marked "Model 1886" and the top of the chamber is marked "Cal / 50 / 115". The left rear of the barrel is marked with a "crown/GP", "crown/V", a provisionary proof and the number "38". The left side breech end of the receiver is marked with a "crown/V" proofmark. The serial number appears on the upper rear of the frame directly behind the hammer. Sporting blade front sight with a German silver insert, adjustable rear sporting sight, 1/2 magazine and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with an iron end cap and checkered hard rubber Bullard buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 2670 Condition: Very good. The barrel and magazine retain 75% original blue finish mostly thinning to brown, wear on the muzzle and a couple of minor dings. The receiver and lever have a mottled grayish patina with scattered minor pitting. The wood has been lightly sanded and revarnished with a repair on the toe of the stock and a few scattered minor dings and dents. Markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3073 Rare Small Frame Bullard Lever Action Repeating Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 8500 Designed by James H. Bullard, these rifles were manufactured in competition with those produced by Marlin, Whitney and Winchester.They were manufactured from 1886 to 1890 with a total production estimated between 10,000 and 12,000. Marked "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY / SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U. S. A. PAT. AUG. 16. 1881" on the left side of the receiver, "Cal/38" on the top front of the receiver and the serial number is marked directly behind the hammer. Gold washed Beach combination folding front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. The hammer, lever and trigger are casehardened while the remaining parts are blue. The forearm and straight grip stock are smooth American walnut with an iron forend cap, nice tiger strip pattern on the stock with a hard rubber Bullard buttplate. BBL: 26 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1689 Condition: Excellent. The barrel and receiver retain 95% original blue finish with an area of smooth brown patina on top of the barrel, some thinning and some minor spotting around the rear sight, as well as high edge wear. The magazine has a smooth brown patina. The sides of the hammer and protected areas of the lever retain original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is also fine retaining almost all of the original varnish and showing scattered minor dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3074 Three Scarce Cartridge Boxes Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) Box for 20 .38-45 caliber cartridges produced by UMC for Bullard repeating rifles. Box has the brown label with maker and cartridge information along with a cartridge illustration. The side of the box has a second brown label marked "Use only U.M.C. No. 1 1/2 / PRIMERS in reloading / these Cartridges" and red cartridge information end labels. 2) Box for 50 .38 long cartridges produced by U.S. Cartridge Co. Box has the label with caliber and maker information along with hunting dog scenes. 3) Box for 25 .38 short RF cartridges produced by American Metallic Cartridge Co. Box has the label with caliber and maker information along with the maker logo of a factory, eagle, and masted ship. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fine. The box has some minor wear and the labels have some minor staining with the printing remaining clear. 2) Fine. Box has some minor wear. The label has some minor scuffs, but overall the printing remains legible. 3) Fine. Box has some minor wear. Label has some minor scuffs and some minor stains, but overall the printing remains legible. All three boxes have a transparent protective wrapping.
Thumbnail 3075 Magnificent Sharps Panel Scene Gustave Young Engraved Model 1853 Sporting Rifle Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 25,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 40,000.00 Estimate: $20000 - 40000 Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle manufactured between 1854 and 1856. This rifle is pictured and described on page 103 of "STEEL CANVAS" by R.L. Wilson. The rifle is pictured with the original wooden shipping box and accessories. The box lid is stamped with the owner's name and address: "FERDINAND RHOADS / SHAMOKIN / NORTHUMBERLAND CO PENNA.". The rifle is decorated with dense Germanic scroll engraving on a punch-dot background. An oval game scene is engraved on the center of the patch box and a hunter with rifle is engraved on the left side of the receiver. The engraving covers the receiver, lock plate, hammer, upper and lower tangs, lever, patch box, buttplate heel and extends to the top barrel flats behind the rear sight. The edge of the muzzle is engraved with a wave border. The Sharps patent markings on the receiver and lock plate are engraved with double line borders. Wilson states that the rifle engraving was executed by Gustave Young's shop. (The hammer has nine dots stamped on the spin, which was a method used by Gustave Young to denote the level of embellishment. He also did this on Colt Revolvers.) The consignor notes that only four Model 1853 Sporting Rifles were made with 'Extra Engraving'. The rifle has a heavy, 90 bore/.40 caliber, full octagon barrel. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with brass blade and folding leaf rear sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the three-line legend: "SHARP'S RIFLE / MANUFG.CO. / HARTFORD CONN.". The 'slant breech' receiver tang is fitted with the early style folding tang rear sight secured by a single screw. The rifle has a single set trigger. The lock plate is stamped: "C.SHARPS / PATENT / 1852" with an engraved border. The left side of the receiver is stamped: "C.SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" in three lines with engraved border. The serial number, "8421" is located on the upper tang and surrounded by an engraved border. The matching number "8421" is also stamped on the barrel under the (also matching numbered) forearm. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The forearm is fitted with a pewter tip. The rifle barrel is browned and the receiver, lock plate, lever, patch box and buttplate have a casehardened finish. BBL: 24 1/2 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 8421 Condition: Fine. The barrel retains traces of the thin brown finish with some scattered age spotting. The edges are sharp and the barrel engraving and legend are crisp. The rear sight is missing the elevation bar. The case colors on the receiver, lock plate, patch box and buttplate have faded to a steel gray patina. There is some minor flash pitting on the nipple and hammer face and some age discoloration on the inside of the primer housing. The scroll engraving and game scenes are crisp. The tang sight retains traces of the niter blue finish; the sliding sight aperture is missing. The buttplate has a smooth, dark gray, patina with crisp checkering on the heel. The stock retains 75% of the original varnish finish and is in very good condition with minor handling and storage marks. The forearm has more handling wear and is in good-very good condition. This is a very good example of a very rare, well documented, Gustave Young 'Extra Engraved' Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle
Thumbnail 3076 Exceptional Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle with Rare Bridgeport Marked Barrel Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle from an order of five rifles shipped to the Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC). The rifle barrel is roll-stamped with the Sharps' "OLD RELIABLE" trademark in front of the barrel band followed by: "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN.". Only 441 of the 1.769 Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifles were marked with the Bridgeport address. The rifle has a blued barrel and casehardened barrel bands, receiver and buttplate. The stock and forearm are oil-finished walnut. The rifle has a brazed lug front sight and Lawrence patent folding rear sight. The 30", 40-caliber barrel is attached by three barrel bands and is marked "CALIBER 40" between the rear sight and the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked: "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT. APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number, "156153" is located on the upper receiver tang. This rifle has the consecutive serial number to Model 1874 Military Rifle serial number "156154" in this auction which was also shipped to UMC. An aluminum collection tag numbered "137" is attached to the underside of the stock behind the sling swivel. This rifle was apparently in the famous Remington/UMC firearms collection. The accompanying copy of the Sharps ledger shows that serial number "156153" was a Military rifle (Mili), 40/70 (possible mis-print as serial # 156154 is listed as 44/70) caliber, and shipped to U.M.C. on July 22, 1876. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 40 Sharps Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 156153 Condition: Excellent plus. The rifle retains 98% plus of the original blue and casehardened finish. The barrel retains 99% of the military blue finish. The markings are deep and crisp. The front sight has most of the niter blue finish. The bore is mint. The forearm tip, barrel bands, receiver and buttplate have 98-99% of the original casehardened finish, with strong case colors. The receiver patent marking and serial number are crisp. The screws have 90% or more of the fiery niter blue finish. The stock and forearm are both also in excellent plus condition with unhandled feathered grain and nearly all of the oil finish. Wear is limited to several minor storage and handling marks. This is an exceptional example of a Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle with Bridgeport marked barrel.
Thumbnail 3077 Rare Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle with Bridgeport Address Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle from an order of five rifles shipped to the Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC). The rifle barrel is roll-stamped with the Sharps' "OLD RELIABLE" trademark in front of the barrel band followed by: "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN.". Only 441 of the 1,769 Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifles were marked with the Bridgeport address. The rifle has a blued barrel and casehardened barrel bands, receiver and buttplate. The stock and forearm are oil-finished walnut. The rifle has a brazed lug front sight and Lawrence patent folding rear sight. The 30-inch, 44-caliber barrel is attached by three barrel bands and is marked "CALIBER 44" between the rear sight and the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked: "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT. APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number, "156154" is located on the upper receiver tang. This rifle has the consecutive serial number to Model 1874 Military Rifle serial number "156153" in this auction which was also shipped to UMC. The accompanying copy of the Sharps ledger page shows serial number "156154" as a Military Rifle (Mili), 44/70 caliber and shipped to U.M.C. on July 22, 1876. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Sharps Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 156154 Condition: The rifle is in in excellent condition with 98% of the original blue finish and only very light storage wear. The barrel retains approximately 98% of the original blue finish. The bore is bright. All of the markings are crisp. The casehardened finish on the forearm tip, barrel bands, receiver and buttplate shows only very minor edge wear and has vivid case colors. The stock and forearm are in near mint condition and have minimal storage wear. This is an outstanding example of a rare Sharps Model 1874 Military Rifle with Bridgeport barrel address.
Thumbnail 3078 Rare One of Only Ten Factory Engraved, Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 18,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 40,000.00 Estimate: $20000 - 40000 Engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine manufactured by Robins & Lawrence in Windsor, Vermont, between October 1852 and April 1855. The carbine has the distinctive Maynard priming mechanism. The receiver lacks the sling ring hole in the left side found on Model 1851 Sporting Carbines below serial number 900. "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers indicates that a total of 10 Model 1851 Sporting Carbines were manufactured with 60 barrels, engraved receivers, patch boxes and buttplates and varnished stocks and forearms. The carbine has a round, 60 bore barrel with brown finish secured by a brass barrel band. The receiver, hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The patch box and buttplate and buttplate are brass. The walnut stock and forearm have a high polish varnish finish. The carbine is not fitted with the sling bar found on lower grade Model 1851 Carbines. The receiver, hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate are decorated with delicate and well-executed scroll engraving. The barrel has a folding Beach-type front sight and 'Squirrel Ear' rear sight. A folding leaf rear sight is mounted on a post on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "ROBBINS&/LAWRENCE" in two lines between the barrel band and rear sight. "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848" is stamped in three lines on the upper tang followed by the serial number, "1776". The pellet primer door is roll-stamped: "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/1845" in three lines and serial numbered "1776" on the inside. BBL: 21 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 60 Finish: brown/blue Grips: Serial Number: 1776 Condition: Fine. The carbine retains 40% of the original brown and 25% blue finish. The brown finish on the barrel has aged to an attractive deep brown patina. The markings are clear and metal surfaces are generally smooth with some roughness near the muzzle. The bore is bright. The Beach front sight is missing the post. The "Squirrel Ear" rear sight is complete and has traces of the original niter blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lever and primer door have faded to a mottled gray finish. Considerable amounts of casehardening remains in protected areas. There is some scattered and very light pitting on the sides of the receiver and lock plate. The top of the breechblock and hammer face show only traces of flash pitting. The engraving is crisp. The Maynard tape primer mechanism is complete and functional. The brass barrel band, patch box and buttplate have an attractive unpolished patina. The engraving on the patchbox and buttplate is sharp. The stock and forearm have moderate handling wear and are in good overall condition. There is a period repaired crack in the right side of the stock wrist that extends from the upper to lower receiver tang. The stock and forearm have most of the original high-polish varnish finish. This is a fine example of a rare factory engraved Sharps Model 1851 Sporting Carbine.
Thumbnail 3079 Fine Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 19,000.00 Estimate: $15000 - 19000 This is a nice example of a Sharps Model 1874 Sporting rifle manufactured circa 1871 to 1881. The top barrel flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. HARTFORD, CONN." ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 44" at the breech, (2 5/8" straight case cartridge). The bottom of the barrel is marked with the matching serial number, "154815". (the forearm also carries the number "154815") The left side of the frame is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. / PAT APR 6 1869" and the matching serial number is marked on the upper tang and bottom barrel flat under the forearm. The barrel is equipped with a globe front and ladder adjustable Lawrence marked rear sights and the mid range tang sight is marked "NEW MODEL 1859", (more than likely a period or dealer addition). The assembly number "236" is marked on the bottom, left side of the frame. Blue barrel with casehardened remaining parts and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a pewter forend cap and crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter states that serial number "154815" was listed as a Octagon Sporting Rifle, later termed the Model 1874 Sporting rifle, shipped as 1 of 3 to Schuyler, Hartley & Gramham, New York on July 16, 1875. The caliber is listed as 44 (possibly using a 2 5/8" case), 30" octagon barrel, single trigger, globe and peep sights, and oil finished stocks. BBL: 30 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Sharps 2 5/8 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 154815 Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with even thinning, showing areas of smooth plum, high edge wear and some light spotting. The lock, hammer and frame show 40% original case colors with a smooth dark patina on the balance. The lever has a smooth mottled gray patina and the buttplate shows 25% faded original case colors mixed with smooth dark and silver gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the heel. The wood is very good retaining most of the original varnish, a moderate pressure dent about 2" back of the front of the comb and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The tang serial number is partially obscured by the holes drilled for the tang sight, otherwise the markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3080 Scarce Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Sporting Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7000 Produced between 1854 and 1859, it is estimated that about 2,970 of these Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Sporting Rifles were manufactured. Blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight absent of graduation markings. The top barrel flat is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE / MANUFg. CO. / HARTFORD CONN." ahead of the rear sight. The bottom of the barrel under the forearm is marked twice with the matching serial number. The lock plate is marked "SHARP'S/ PATENT/ 1852" behind the hammer, the upper tang "SHARP'S/ PATENT/ 1848" followed by the serial number, with a brass gas ring, Lawrence pellet primer system and double set triggers. Mounted with a straight grip walnut stock and forearm, with a pewter forearm tip, brass patch box numbered to gun, and brass buttplate, also numbered to the gun. BBL: 26 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 11021 Condition: Very good, with a smooth dark mottled patina overall, with traces of the casehardened pattern visible on the receiver. The brass shows signs of period cleaning. Stock is good, with some cracks on the forearm, extenxive pressure dents, scuffs and varnish loss. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3081 Four Vintage Winchester and Union Metallic Cartridge Sharps Rifle Cartridge Boxes Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 All four boxes are tan/ brown cardboard with green labels. 1) Winchester box (empty) for 10 44 caliber cartridges, marked "10/ SOLID HEAD/ CARTRIDGES,/ CENTRAL FIRE RELOADING./ 44-90 TO 105 GRs./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING/ ARMS CO.,/ New Haven, Conn./ U.S.A." 2) UMC box for 10 .45 caliber cartridges (4 in the box), marked "10 CARTRIDGES,/ .45 CALIBRE./ 2 7/8 inch Shell, 90 Grains Powder./ PATCHED BULLET./ PUT UP EXPRESSLY FOR/ SHARPS RIFLE,/ BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Company,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on top, measurements repeated on the side. 3) As 3, but marked for 100 grains of powder. 4) UMC box for ten 40 caliber cartridges, marked "10 CARTRIDGES,/ 40 CALIBRE./ 2 1/4 inch Shell, 70 Grains Powder,/ 1 1/8 inch Patched Bullet, 440 Grains./ FOR/ SHARPS RIFLE./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A." on top, partial label on the left side. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good with wear concentrated along the edges and some fading of the label. 2) Very good, with light wear and some foxing of the label. 3) Fine, with mild wear and tear overall, foxing of the label, and handwriting on the underside. 4) Fair, with a dent on the left upper edge, scuffing, tearing and some lost material. All are clear plastic wrapped.
Thumbnail 3082 Grouping of Assorted Sharps Accessories Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) Sharps two cavity (conical and ball), .52 caliber steel bullet mold, marked "NEW MODEL 1863" and "52" on leg and measures 8 5/8" long. 2) Box for Sharps improved rifle 52-100 caliber ammunition, manufactured by "SHARPS' RIFLE MANUF'G Co. / HARTFORD,CT.". 3) Black leather Model 1855 Rifle Musket cartridge box/pouch marked "H.A. DINGEE/ N YORK", with modified belt strap and "US" marked belt buckle. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fair, with gray patina and minor pitting overall. 2) Good, with some minor discoloration/staining. The label retains clear printing and the box has a transparent protective wrapping. 3) Good, with some moderate cracking overall. Markings are faint. Leather straps torn off, with loose buckles. Leather is sticky overall, with verdigris on metal.
Thumbnail 3083 Exceptional Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 15000 This is an exceptional example of a Model 1865 Spencer Carbine. Fixed blade front sight and folding rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Combination trigger guard and lever operates the unique Spencer action, extracting the spent casing on the down stroke and chambering a fresh round from the tube magazine in the buttstock on the upstroke. This carbine is equipped with the Stabler cut-off mounted directly ahead of the trigger. The top of the receiver is marked "SPENCER REPEATING (faint) / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860" and the matching serial number is marked behind the hammer and on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm. "M 1865" is marked on top of the barrel at the breech and there is a "crown / V" British proofmark on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. There are small "M", "W", and "E" sub-inspection marks on most of the parts. Blue barrel and casehardened remaining parts, saddle ring and bar mounted on the left wrist and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a sling swivel. The left side of the stock behind the saddle ring bar is a boxed "EAW" cartouche stamped vertically and a "DAP" stamped horizontally. The top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang is a small "DAP" and there is a small brass collection tag marked "728" behind the lower tang. The Spencer Repeating Company exported some rifles and carbines after the Civil War but the history of the British proofmarks on this carbine is unknown. Although most Model 1865 Spencer carbines were delivered too late for use in the Civil War, they were used extensively by cavalry regiments on the frontier until replaced by the U.S. Model 1873 Springfield Carbine. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 20851 Condition: Excellent. The carbine retains 97% of the bright original blue finish on the barrel with only very minor edge wear at the muzzle, some minor thinning and a few minor scratches. The casehardened components retain 98% of the original vivid case colors. The lever and lower tang screws show almost all of the original fiery niter blue finish. The stock is also excellent with some scattered minor pressure dents and dings. The ordnance inspection stamps on the left wrist are crisp and fully legible. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a Model 1865 Spencer carbine in un-issued condition.
Thumbnail 3084 Scarce Berdan Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle with Double-Set Triggers Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is an example of a Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle that was manufactured in 1862 as part of a 2000-gun contract to arm the 1st and 2nd United States Sharpshooter Regiments (Berdan's Sharpshooters). The rifle has the distinctive combination of double-set triggers and front sight stud for angular socket bayonet that are found on all of the 2000 M1859 Rifles ordered by the Ordnance Department on January 27 and February 6, 1862 at the request of Colonel Hiram Berdan for issue to the U.S. Sharpshooter Regiments. Most on the documented Berdan Sharps Rifles are found in the 54,374-57,574 serial number range. This rifle, serial number 54,478, is listed on page 98 of "SHARPSHOOTER" by Wiley Sword as one of 47 Model 1859 Sharps Rifles identified by Sword in the correct serial number range with double-set triggers and angular bayonet mount. Approximately 180 of the Sharps rifles purchased for Berdan's Sharpshooters were issued to the famous 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry (Bucktails) in August 1862 and were used by that hard-fighting regiment throughout the Civil War. The rifle has a bayonet lug front sight base with steel blade and R.S. Lawrence folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The lock has the R.S. Lawrence patent pellet primer and factory double set triggers. The walnut forearm has a steel tip. The walnut stock has a casehardened iron patchbox with Ordnance punch-dot inspection mark on the inside of the lid. The Ordnance sub-inspector's initials "S.L." are stamped on the left barrel flat. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN." in three lines ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1859" in a single line between the rear sight and the receiver. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the two-line Sharps 1848 patent date. The R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date is located behind the hammer and "C.SHARPS PAT/OCT.5th 1852" is roll-stamped on the lock plate. The serial number, "54478" is stamped on the upper tang. The 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters were among the most famous and effective Federal regiments in the Civil War. Their distinctive Sharps Model 1859 Set-Trigger Rifles saw action in most of the major battles in which the Army of the Potomac was engaged and are some of the most historic and desirable weapons of the Civil War. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 54478 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned many years ago and have a silver-gray patina. The barrel, receiver, patchbox and small components are free from pitting and have minimal handling marks. The buttplate has some scattered light pitting. The markings on the barrel, rear sight base, receiver and lock plate are clear. There is crack in the upper receiver tang at the upper tang screw. The lever key retainer plunder is lost in the cylinder. The walnut stock and forearm have moderate handling wear. The stock wrist has typical handling wear and the lightly struck Ordnance final inspection mark on the left side of the wrist is no longer visible.
Thumbnail 3085 Extremely Rare Sharps New Model 1866 Military Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 15000 Sharps Model 1866 Military Rifle; the consigner notes state that only three examples of this rifle were manufactured. In "SHARPS FIREARMS" author Frank Sellers states: "No factory records are known to exist for this model and only a few specimens survive today, so we can surmise that very few were originally made." The Model 1866 Military Rifle illustrated on page 206 of "SHARPS RIFLES" was located in the Tower of London Collection. The Model 1866 Military Rifle was the first Sharps Hartford rifle made to chamber a metallic cartridge. The rifle features a distinctive, backward sloping action and features a cam to raise and lower the breechblock. The stock, forearm and barrel are identical to the Sharps New Model 1863 percussion rifle. The barrel has a block-mounted, nickel-silver front sight and Lawrence patent folding rear sight. The front sight serves as a lug for an angular bayonet. The stock and forearm are walnut with an oil finish. There are no visible markings on the barrel. The upper receiver tang is stamped with the serial number "C, 50009". "SHARPS RIFLE MFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN." is stamped in two lines in the middle of the left side of the receiver. "R.S. LAWRENCE" is stamped in a single line on the left side of the receiver parallel to the left edge of the stock. The right side of the receiver is stamped: "NEW MODEL 1866" behind the hammer. "R.S. LAWRENCE" is stamped vertically on the right side of the receiver in front of the hammer. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C50009 Condition: Very good plus. The rifle has never been cleaned and shows storage and limited handling wear.There is deep brown age patina on the barrel and receiver. The receiver has some scattered light pitting and minor surface rust. The receiver markings are clear. There is a crack in the right stock wrist between the upper tang and lock plate but the remainder of the stock and forearm are in very good overall condition. This is an extremely rare example of the first Sharps Hartford rifle chambered for a metallic cartridge. This almost one-of-a-kind rifle would be a center-piece of the most advanced Sharps collection. This example could be one of the only examples available to the collector's market today!
Thumbnail 3086 Scarce and Desirable Berdan Sharpshooter's Sharps Model 1859 Set-Trigger Military Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 11,000.00 Estimate: $6500 - 11000 This is a good example of a Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle from the Ordnance Department contract for 2000 rifles with factory set triggers issued on January 27, and February 6, 1862. These rifles were ordered at the request of Colonel Hiram S. Berdan to arm the two regiments of hand-picked marksman designated the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters (USS/Berdan's Sharpshooters). The 2000 M1859 Sharps rifles purchased for Berdan's Sharpshooters had serial numbers between 54,374 and 57,574 with factory double set-triggers and mounts for angular socket bayonets. Most of the Berdan Sharps rifles were stamped with the Ordnance Sub-Inspector initials "OWA" (Orville W. Ainsworth)on the left barrel flat and a script "JT" (John Taylor) final inspection mark on the left stock flat. The rifle has a block front sight base/bayonet lug with nickel-silver front sight blade and R.S. Lawrence folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The lock is fitted with the R.S. Lawrence pellet primer and factory double set-triggers. The rifle has a walnut forearm with iron forend tip and walnut stock with iron patch box. The inside of the patchbox door is stamped with the Ordnance punch-dot inspection mark. The left barrel flat is stamped with the sub-inspector initials "OWA". The Ordnance "JT" final inspection mark is stamped on the left stock wrist. The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line legend: "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUF'G CO./HARTFORD CONN." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. "NEW MODEL 1859" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The two-line Sharps 1848 patent date is stamped on the left side of the frame. The R.S. Lawrence two-line 1859 patent date is located on the lockplate below the pellet primer and the Sharps 1852 patent date is stamped on the lockplate behind the hammer. The serial number, "57398" is located on the upper receiver tang. Nearly all of the 2000 rifles purchased for Berdan's Sharpshooters saw hard service during the Civil War. The 1st and 2nd USS claimed to have inflicted more casualties on the Confederate Army than any unit of their size during the Civil War. Approximately 180 M1859 Rifles from the USS contract were issued to the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry (Bucktails) in 1862 and used by that famous regiment throughout the war. The 2000 Sharps M1859 double set-trigger rifles are among the most famous and desirable of all Civil War weapons. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 57398 Condition: Good. The rifle shows the wear that is typical of a combat used weapon but is in completely original condition. The rifle has all of the features and markings associated with the 2000 rifle Berdan Sharpshooter contract. The barrel, receiver, patchbox and buttplate have a gray-brown patina with scattered age discoloration. The patchbox and buttplate have traces of the original case-hardened finish. The rifle has no pitting with the exception of the usual flash pitting on the percussion nipple, adjacent areas of the breech block and hammer face. The barrel markings are light but legible and the receiver and lockplate markings are clear. The stock and forearm have been lightly cleaned but remain in good overall condition. There are a number of small dents on the left side of the stock and two minor chips above and below the lockplate on the right stock wrist. The "JT" Ordnance final inspection mark on the right side of the stock is completely legible. This is a very solid example of a scarce and extremely historic Berdan Sharps Model 1859 Rifle. This rifle is a key but hard to find piece in any Civil War small arms collection.
Thumbnail 3087 Desirable Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Texas Markings Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is a Classic Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle. Dovetailed brass blade front sight and a Lawrence 'high notch' rear sight, properly without graduations on the leaf, on the heavy full octagon barrel which is hand stamped "G.W. CASTEEL/ CLARKSVILL TEX" ahead of the standard post- April 1876 "Old Reliable" marking, "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." and "CAL.45" on the top flat. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT APR 6 1869" in two lines, with the serial number stamped horizontally across the top rear and double-set triggers. Smooth straight wrist stock with a "Bridgeport" style Schnabel tip forearm and a checkered shotgun style buttplate. Preliminary research shows that the Casteel family lived near Clarksville, Texas in the 1870s. This is a classic example of the Sharps Model 1874, 45 caliber rifle associated with commercial buffalo hunters in Texas and Kansas during the 1870s. A copy of the Sharps ledger page shows serial number "162096" as a Sporting Rifle (Sptg) shipped to B.K & Co. on June 11, 1878. BBL: 30 Inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 162096 Condition: Very good, with a smooth plum brown patina showing on the barrel, and a mixed brown patina on the receiver, showing mild wear along the high edges and scattered handling marks overall. A small amount of pitting is visible on the receiver and buttplate. Stock is very good, with a crack in the right side of the forearm and light scratches and pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. A rare example of a Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle in the classic 'Buffalo Rifle' configuration with Texas markings.
Thumbnail 3088 Desirable Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle Retailer Marked Walter Cooper of Bozeman, Montana Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 9,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle sold by the well-known Sharps dealer, Walter Cooper of Bozeman, Montana, prior to 1874. The rifle has a 27" heavy octagon barrel chambered for the Sharps .50, 2 1/2" cartridge. The top of the barrel barrel is roll-stamped with the first style legend: "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD, CONN." that was used from 1871-1873. The top barrel flat behind the rear sight is stamped with "FROM", "W.COOPER" and "BOZEMAN M.T." in separate oval cartouches. "CALIBER 50" is stamped behind the dealer markings and "30" is stamped on the rounded portion of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted knife blade front sight with brass blade and a R.S. Lawrence patent high notch folding rear sight. The receiver is fitted with factory double set triggers. The left side of the receiver is stamped; "C. SHARPS' PAT./SEPT. 12th 1848" in two lines. The serial number, "C53505" is located on the upper receiver tang, on the underside of the barrel beneath the forearm and on the inside of the forearm. All of the visible serial numbers match. The rifle has a walnut pistol grip stock with Army rifle style buttplate and a Schnabel forearm with metal tip. The buttplate and the forearm both have checkered panels. The barrel is blued and the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate have a casehardened finish. BBL: 27 inch octagon Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 50 Sharps Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C53505 Condition: Very good. The rifle retains traces the original blue and casehardened finish. The barrel has a even, dark brown patina with smooth surfaces and crisp edges. The barrel markings are deep and clear. The bore is bright. The barrel may have been shortened by Walter Cooper from 30" to 27" to make the rifle easier to carry on horseback. The receiver has a mottled, dark brown, patina; there is some scattered, light, pitting on toe side of the lock plate. The oil-finished walnut stock and forearm are in very good condition. The checkered panels show minor handling wear and the forearm tip appears to be a period replacement. The stock and forearm are have minimal handling marks. This is a rare example of an early production Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle with markings from a well known Montana Sharps dealer.
Thumbnail 3089 Rare Bullet Mold for a 50 Caliber Sharps Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Steel construction, measuring 8 5/8" long, with one of the legs marked "66" and old reliable, and "CAL.50", "425" and "SHARPS RIFLE CO./ BRIDGEPORT, CONN.", a single cavity for a grooved bullet nearly one inch long plan base, and a sprue cutter. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent, with a few tiny areas of pitting and a bright appearance overall.
Thumbnail 3090 Very Scarce Two Boxes of Winchester Production Sharps Rifle Ammunition Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $850 - 1400 1) Box for ten 50-90 Sharps Solid head cartridges, brown paper with green label reading "10 .50-90/ CENTRAL FIRE/ SOLID HEAD CARTRIDGES./ FOR SHARP'S RIFLE./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Winchester Repeating Arms Company,/ NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." on the top and "10 .50-90/ SHARP'S" on the left side. 2) Box for 20 44-60 cartridges, similar to one with markings "20/ SOLID HEAD/ CARTRIDGES,/ CENTRAL FIRE RELOADING./ .44-60GRs/ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING/ ARMS CO.,/ New Haven, Conn.,/ U.S.A." on top and "44--66 Grs./ CENTRAL FIRE." on the side. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with a few dings on the lid and mild handling marks overall. 2) Fine, with some tearing along the edges and mild wear. The box is sealed/glued shut and feels full.
Thumbnail 3091 Freund Marked J. P. Lower Shipper Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a solid example of a Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with research letter from Dr. R. L Moore. The Sharps Rifle Company factory records indicate that this rifle was invoiced to John P. Lower in Denver, Colorado, on November 23, 1875. The Sharps records describe it as a Model 1874 Sporting Octagon Rifle and indicate that the rifle had a 30" octagon barrel, double set triggers, open sights and oil-finished stock. The rifle was chambered for a .40 caliber cartridge with 90 grain case. The top of the barrel is stamped: "FREUND & BRO" between the rear sight and the receiver. The letter states that John P. Lower was a partner for Carlos Grove and Company in Denver. In 1875 Carlos Grove purchased Frank and George Freund's Denver gunshop when the Freund's relocated to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This rifle was apparently purchased by the Freunds from Carlos Grove and Co., and subsequently sold by them in their Cheyenne gunshop. The barrel has been shortened from 30" to 28". The documents that accompany the rifle indicate that Freunds probably shortened the barrel and relocated the front sight to make the rifle easier to carry on horseback. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted 'Rocky Mountain' style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a R.S. Lawrence patent folding rear sight. The rear sight is a replacement and the sight base covers part of the Sharps address. The rear sight is probably a Freund replacement. The receiver has double set triggers. The stock and forearm are walnut. The stock is fitted with an iron patch box and sling swivel mount. The left side of the receiver is marked: "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT. APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number "155742" is located on the upper receiver tang, the underside of the barrel and the forearm. The extractor is stamped with the partial serial number "742". This rifle is a genuine Sharps "Buffalo Gun" shipped to and sold by two of the best known western firearms dealers; Carlos Grove and Freund Brothers. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-90 Sharps Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 155742 Condition: Good. The rifle shows moderate wear associated with a working rifle used on the frontier.The barrel and sights have an even, deep brown, patina.The barrel has some scattered nicks and scratches but no pitting. The markings are clear. The bore is bright. The receiver, hammer and lever have a mottled, silver-gray patina. The receiver has scattered dents and scratches but no pitting. The lower tang is cracked at the tang screw hole. The patch box has a mottled, gray-brown, patina. The buttplate is dark with some scattered surface rust. The stock and forearm have moderate-heavy handing wear. There are several old chips in the edges of the forearm. The forearm and stock have numerous minor dents and scratches. This is a solid representative example of a well-documented Sharps Model 1874 Rifle with Freund Brothers markings.
Thumbnail 3092 Sharps Meacham Conversion Breech Loading Single Shot Sporting Rifle Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Flip-up blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with the barrel marked "Old Reliable" in an octagonal panel next to "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on the top flat and "CALIBRE 45" near the breech. The number on the barrel is 156543 which is renumberd 45285 (receiver #C40851). The primer mechanism has been removed front the lock plate, which has the 1852 patent date and double set triggers, and a second Sharps patent marking on the reverse. The sling bar hole is plugged on the frame. Checkered straight grip stock, with a Schnabel tip forearm and a smooth steel buttplate. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C40851 Condition: Very good as assembled (see above), with 30% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed brown and gray patina concentrated along the high edges, minor spotting and handling marks overall. Traces of case color are visible, with most having faded to a mottled brown color. The stock is good with a chip absent from the right side of the wrist, pressure dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3093 Custom Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle By Henry Slotterbek, Los Angeles, California Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This rifle is marked "H. SLOTTERBEK LOS ANGELES" on top of the barrel behind the rear sight. Henry Slotterbek moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 1869 and worked there until his death in 1888. As this rifle shows, he was a fine craftsman. Most of the Slotterbek guns were shipped to A. J. Plate, who was in better financial condition. The gunsmiths who were converting Sharps almost always ordered the cheapest guns, since they were going to replace almost everything anyway. Plate was in San Francisco, but Slotterbek was there regularly to visit his brother Charles. The barrel, ramrod, ramrod pipes, sling swivels, ivory blade front sight, and double set triggers were all made by Slotterbek. The barrel is rifled with six grooves and gauges at 45 caliber. The ivory blade on the front sight is mounted in a dovetail base and the rear sight is a Lawrence patent folding leaf graduated to 800 yards. The forearm is 11 inches long including the fancy pewter tip. It is held in place by the standard screw at the rear but a wedge has been added to hold the front end, that has decorative silver escutcheons, as well as a silver inlay on the underside. The rear ramrod pipe holds the front sling swivel. The stock is the standard version with a saddle ring bar base on the left wrist and the addition of two silver inlaid shields, one on the left wrist and the other in the left center. The stock is fitted with an iron carbine buttplate. Complete with a wooden cleaning rod. BBL: 26 5/8 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C43830 Condition: Very good plus. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina. The lock and receiver show strong (10%) case colors, mainly in protected areas with a smooth mottled dark patina. The wood is fine with exception of a small lump on the right side of the stock and overall some scattered minor dents and scratches. The receiver marking is fading, but readable. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3094 45-400 Bullet Mold for a Sharps Model 1874 Rifle Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $750 - 1500 Steel construction, measuring 8 3/4" long, with one of the legs, "144", "CAL.45", "400" and "SHARPS RIFLE CO./ BRIDGEPORT, CONN." the other marked "144" and "Old Reliable" and 927 in electric pencil, a single cavity for a grooved, flat base bullet 1 1/10" long, and a sprue cutter. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good, with a mixed brown patina overall, showing some pitting and numerous dings.
Thumbnail 3095 Rare Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Long-Range Rifle Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Sharps Model 1877 Rifle with factory data letter. The letter states that the Sharps factory records show the rifle was originally invoiced to Wallace Gunn, a Sharps employee, on June 29, 1877. The records show that the rifle was subsequently invoiced to Colonel John Glynn of the Louisiana National Guard in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 21, 1877. The records describe the rifle as a "Long Range #1 Model 1877 Special" with 34" caliber .45-100-550- 2 4/10, target barrel, target sights and a Vernier rear sight mount on the stock heel. The rifle has a blue barrel and casehardened receiver, hammer, breechblock, lever and lock. The stock and forearm are well-figured English walnut. The stock has a checkered pistol grip and checkered, hard rubber, shotgun butt. The pistol grip has an ornamental curl and a horn inlay at the bottom. The forearm is checkered with a curl at the tip and a horn cap. The barrel is fitted with a New Model windgauge globe sight with spirit level. The receiver tang has a long range Vernier rear sight with peep cup and 4 5/8" stem. The sides of the rear sight are not graduated. A mount for a Vernier rear sight is inlaid on the top of the stock heel. The barrel is roll-stamped with the "Old Reliable" trademark followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." in single line. The left side of the receiver is marked: "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number "160203", is stamped on the receiver tang perpendicular to the bore. "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers indicated that 46 Model 1874 Long-Range No. 1 rifles were manufactured between January 1877 and March 1879. BBL: 34 inch round Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 45-100 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 160203 Condition: Fine as refinished. The rifle barrel has been refinished. Some scattered light pitting is visible beneath the blue finish on the barrel. The receiver, lock, hammer and lever retain the original casehardened finish. The case colors have faded to a silver-gray patina. There is scattered light pitting on the sides and top of the receiver. The barrel and receiver markings are clear. The reoiled stock and forearm are both in fine condition. The checkered panels are sharp and nearly all of the finish remains intact. The stock and forearm show only minor handling wear. This is a solid representative example of a well-documented example of a rare Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Long-Range Rifle.
Thumbnail 3096 Fine Bridgeport Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Sharps Letter From Hank Williams Jr. Collectio Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 11,000.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $11000 - 16000 This is a fine example of a documented Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1877. The top barrel flat is marked "Old Reliable" in a box and "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 44" at the breech, with "2 5/8" on the right flat near the breech with a "7" stamped over it. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO / PAT APR 6 1869", the lock is unmarked and the serial number is marked on the top of the receiver. Blade front and ladder style rear sight absent of yard graduation markings, tang mounted mid-range peep sight, single trigger, blue barrel and casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered iron buttplate. The accompanying factory letter addressed to Mr. Hank Williams Jr., Paris, Tennesse verifies the serial number, 30" octagon barrel, 44 caliber, globe and peep sights, that 250, 44-90-405 cartridges were sent with the gun which was shipped to a Mr. F. Taylor Piggott, care of E.E. Eaton, a Sharps dealer in Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 1877. BBL: 30 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-90 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 158401 Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% original blue finish with some areas thinning to a smooth plum patina and high edge wear. The crisp receiver and hammer have a smooth mottled gray patina with traces of the original case colors in protected areas. The lever has a smooth dark patina. The wood also remains very fine with a few small minor gouges on the left rear of the stock and overall some scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3097 Exceptional Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 "Panel Side" Rifle Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 7000 This is an exceptional example of a Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Long Range Rifle as manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Company. This late production rifle has an all nickel finish and the receiver sides have brown hard rubber panels. Through 1878 these panels were installed at an extra cost, but after had they were standard at no extra cost on the target grade rifles. The barrel is fitted with a windage adjustable globe sight and two folding leaf rear sight, and the upper tang is equipped with a long range vernier peep sight. Approximately 1 1/2" ahead of the rear sight is a single drilled and tapped hole. The rifle has the standard single trigger with an automatic sliding safety mounted behind the trigger. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard bracketed "OLD RELIABLE", followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN.". The left rear of the barrel is marked "CAL. 40 2 1/2". There left side of the receiver is marked with the Sharps address/U.S.A." marking (partially covered by the side panel) over the serial number and "PAT DEC . 1876.". The rifle is mounted with nicely figured checkered walnut Schnabel forearm and pistol grip stock with grip cap and checkered horn buttplate. Sharps manufactured 230 Model 1878 Long Range Rifles between October 1877 and May 1880. The Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 single shot rifle is considered by Sharps authorities to be the ultimate development of the 19th Century, U.S. single shot rifle action. Although the Model 1878 Long Range Rifle was made in very limited numbers it was used in competition by long range target shooters for over 20 years. When RIA checked with Sharps, we were advised that there was no record for this serial number. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-2 1-2 Finish: nickel Grips: Serial Number: 20779 Condition: Very fine as period, possibly retailer, replated with 98% nickel finish remaining showing some overall scattered minor dings and some minor flaking on the receiver. The wood is also very fine with scattered minor dings and dents, and crisp checkering. The markings are readable. The mechanics are excellent. A very attractive "Panel-Side" Sharps-Borchardt!
Thumbnail 3098 Rare Sharps Advertising Plate and a Powder Tin with Sharps Label Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 1) Powder tin, 5 3/5" tall and 4 1/5" wide, with a screw top cap and an orange label marked "FROM THE/ Sharps Rifle Co./ Bridgeport, Conn./ POWDER/ Manufacturers of/ Sharps' Sporting, Match and Military Rifles./ Send for Illustrated Price-List." 2) Sharps advertising plaque, brass construction, with a faint makers mark "77 LONDON" at the bottom, with raised text and images, reading "ESTABLISHED 1851/ ARMORY OF/ Sharps Rifle Company/ for/ OLD RELIABLE/ FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/ MILITARY RIFLES AND CARBINES/ BUFFALO HUNTING/ WILDERNESS SURVIVAL/ THE WEST'S FAVORITE/ CREEDMOOR WINNER/ Breech Loading Fire Arms/ AND/ AMMUNITION/ OLD RELIABLE/ TRADE MARK". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fine with a dark gray and brown color overall. Label is very good with some mild wear. 2) Very good with fine aged color and some light handling marks. A small dent is present at the bottom. Markings are clearly visible.
Thumbnail 3099 Sharps No. 2 Model 1874 Long Range Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Sharps Bridgeport Model 1874 No. 2 Long Range Rifle made December 1876 and November 1879. The rifle has the checkered pistol grip stock and forearm found on No. 1 and No. 2 Sharps Model 1874 Long-Range Rifles. The rifle has a 32", half-round/half-octagon barrel chambered for the Sharps .45/100 cartridge. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the "OLD RELIABLE" trademark followed by the legend: "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." and "CAL. 45". The underside of the barrel is stamped with the serial number, "156862". The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted New Model windgauge front sight. The casehardened receiver has a single trigger with checkered face and is fitted with a Long Range Vernier rear sight. The sight is fitted with a peep cup and the left side is graduated from "0-3". The sight is a modern replacement; the base is not serial numbered to the rifle. The receiver, lock plate, hammer and lever have a color casehardened finish. The left side of the receiver is marked; "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT APR 6 1869" in two lines. The stock and forearm are walnut with a varnish finish. The stock is fitted with a hand-checkered, iron shotgun style buttplate. The forearm has a Schnabel tip with checkered panels on the center and tip. The rifle serial number is written in pencil on the inside of the forearm. The table in "SHARPS RIFLES" by Frank Sellers states that the Sharps Bridgeport factory manufactured 229 Model 1874 No. 2 Long Range Rifles. The accompanying copy of the Sharps ledger page shows serial number "156862" as a "LR #2" (Long Range #2) shipped on April 24, 1877 with "E.L.H." on the far right hand side. BBL: 32 inch half octagon Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 45-100 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 156862 Condition: Fine as partially refinished. The barrel has had some scope block holes filled and polished over and refinished with the balance retaining 75% blue with crisp markings and a bright bore. The receiver, lock plate, lever and hammer retain 40% of the original color casehardened finish with strong case colors. The buttplate has a silver-gray patina. The stock and forearm have been refinished and are in fine overall condition. The checkered panels show some rounding from handling and there are some scattered and very minor handling and storage marks on both the stock and forearm. This is a very good example of a scarce and very desirable Sharps Model 1874 No. 2 Long Range Rifle.
Thumbnail 3100 Very Rare Sharps Model 1853 "British Contract" Sporting Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Sharps 'Slant Breech' Model 1853 Sporting Rifle manufactured between 1854 and 1859. Consigner notes describe the rifle as a "British Contract" Model 1853 Sporting Rifle. The rifle has a distinctive lock plate with no provision for a mechanical priming device, modified hammer and modified breechblock. The lock plate appears to have some of the "improvements" of Colonel Bethal Burton. Burton eliminated the Sharps priming mechanism on his modified Sharps rifles. Examples of Sharps Carbines with Burton "improvements" are pictured and described on page 57 of "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers. The rifle has a blued, 60 bore, half-round/half-octagon barrel. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the three-line legend: "SHARPS RIFLE/HARTFORD CONN/MANUFG. CO." reading from the breech to the muzzle. The barrel legend is unusual because the position of "HARTFORD CONN." and "MANUFG. CO." is reversed from the usual Sharps format. The underside of the barrel is stamped with the serial number "20567" and the number "2". There are no other visible markings on the receiver or lock plate. The barrel is fitted with dovetail mounted front sight with large iron blade and a dovetail mounted sporting style rear sight. The hammer spur has more knurling than a typical Sharps hammer. The stock and forearm are walnut with a varnish finish. The forearm has an inlaid pewter tip. The stock has deeply cut checkering at the wrist and is inlaid with a round patch box and fitted with a curved, iron buttplate. The receiver, lock plate, breechblock hammer, lever, patch box and buttplate have color casehardened finish. This is a scarce, perhaps one-of-a-kind, Sharps rifle that is not illustrated or described in the primary Sharps reference "SHARPS RIFLES". BBL: 28 inch part octagon Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 60 Bore Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 20567 Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 95% of the original blue and 75% casehardened finish, The barrel has nearly all of the original blue finish with crisp markings and a bright bore. The receiver, lock plate, hammer and other casehardened components retain 95% or more of the subdued case colors. The stock and forearm are both in very fine condition with nearly all of the original varnish finish, crisp checkering and almost no handling or storage marks. This is an exceptional example of an unusual variation of the Sharps Model 1853 'Slant Breech' Rifle.
Thumbnail 3101 Two Winchester Boxes for Sharps Rifle Ammunition Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Both boxes are light brown cardboard with green labels. 1) Box for ten .40 caliber Sharps cartridges, label reading "10 CARTRIDGES. .40 Cal./ CENTRAL FIRE/ 90 Grains Powder. 370 Grains Patched Bullet./ 3 1/4 Inch Straight Shell./ Manufactured Expressly for/ WINCHESTER SINGLE SHOT AND/ SHARPS RIFLES,/ BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.,/ NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." on the top and additional nomenclature on the left side. 2) Box for ten .45 cartridges, labeled "10 .45 Caliber 10/ CENTRAL FIRE/ CARTRIDGES,/ 2 7-8 inch Shell, 120 Grains Powder/ 500 GRAINS PATCHED BULLET./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.,/ NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A./ Expressly for SHARP's RIFLE." on top. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with some light wear. 2) Excellent, as 1. Wrapped in clear plastic.
Thumbnail 3102 Scarce Long Barrel Sharps New Model 1859 Military Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Early production, Civil War, Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle with lug for saber bayonet. The rifle has a blued barrel with casehardened forearm tip and three casehardened bands. The barrel has a block front sight base with nickel-silver blade and Lawrence patent folding leaf rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO/HARTFORD CONN" in three lines ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1859" behind it. The casehardened receiver is roll-stamped with the two-line Sharps 1848 patent markings on the left side and the two-line Sharps 1852 patent markings on the lock plate. The R.S. Lawrence 1852 patent markings are stamped on the right side of the receiver behind the hammer. The serial number "37730" is stamped on the upper tang. The patch box and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The pellet primer mechanism, small parts and screws have a niter blue finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. There are no Ordnance inspection marks on the left stock wrist and no sub-inspection marks on the left barrel flat or bottom of the forearm. Sharps manufactured approximately 1500 Model 1859 Rifles with saber bayonet lugs for Army contracts and 2800 for Navy contracts. BBL: 36 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 37730 Condition: Fine as partially restored. The rifle appears to be un-issued and shows only very limited storage and handling wear. The barrel retains more than 80% of the dull blue finish. 95% of the original case colors remain on the forearm tip, barrel bands, lock plate, patch box and buttplate. The refinished case colors on the hammer and receiver contact points have faded to a dark brown patina. The most noticaable work is on the upper tang around the serial number which shows a well executed weld (above screw) which has been refinished. About 50% of the delicate niter blue finish is present on the small components and screws. The barrel and receiver markings are crisp.There is no flash pitting or evidence of firing on the breech block, nipple or hammer. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition with raised, 'feathered' grain and nearly all of the original oil finish. The only significant wear is a small chip in the right stock wrist below the lock plate. This is a scarce example of an early Civil War production Sharps Model 1859 36 inch Rifle with lug for saber bayonet.
Thumbnail 3103 Scarce Bridgeport Manufactured Sharps Old Model 1874 Military Style Rifle with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Sharps manufactured a total of about 1,769 Model 1874 Military rifles with only 441 manufactured at Bridgeport, Ct. This particular rifle has the standard military configuration except for the dove tailed brass blade front sight. The Old Model 1874 was a series of mostly rifles assembled by the Sharps Rifle Co. utilizing actions and parts left over from earlier production. This one used a converted Model 1859-1863-1865 action. This rifle is accompanied by a Sharps factory letter which states that the rifle was shipped on consignment to Sharps agent E.E. Eaton of Chicago, Illinois and noted as a Model 1874 Military rifle in 45 caliber. The rifle was apparently returned by Eaton and invoiced June 26, 1878 to Sharps agent John P. Lower of Denver, Colorado, noted as an Old Model Military of 45 caliber. Lower was a famed Western gun dealer who sold guns to most of the buffalo hunters in the West. The top of the barrel between the middle and rear barrel band is marked "Old Reliable" followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN" and "CAL 45" at the breech. The lock and receiver are unmarked except for the serial number on the top, rear of the receiver. The rifle is mounted with a full smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a sling swivel and iron carbine buttplate. All of these Old Models were shipped at the carbine price regardless of their configuration. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 159272 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina. The buttplate has a smooth dark mottled patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting on the lock and right side of the receiver, and some minor spotting on the patch box. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish and remains very good with some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are readable. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3104 Three Boxes of Union Metallic Cartridge Sharps Rifle Ammunition Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 All three boxes are white cardboard with green labels, which share the nomenclature "MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR/ SHARPS RIFLES/ BY/ UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO./ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A./ Under Berdan's Patents, March 20th, 1866, and September 29th, 1868, and S.W./ Wood's Patents, April 1st, 1862 and April 2nd, 1872". 1) 45 caliber box, marked "5 CARTRIDGES,/ .45 CALIBRE./ 2 7/8 inch Shell, 105 Grains Powder,/ 1 13/32 inch Patched Bullet, 550 Grains". 2) 40 caliber box, marked "5 CARTRIDGES,/ .40 CALIBRE./ 3 1/4 inch Shell, 90 Grains Powder,/ inch Patched Bullet, 370 Grains". 3) As 2, with an additional orange "GUARANTEE." label on the underside. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very fine, with some minor wear and staining. 2) Very fine, with light wear. 3) Fine, with some wear and staining. 2) & 3) Are sealed in clear plastic wrap.
Thumbnail 3105 Scarce Sharps Model 1874 "German Pattern" (Schuetzen) Rifle Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 9,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 9000 Sharps Model 1874 "German Pattern" Rifle made between July 1877 and October 1878 at Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sharps manufactured 69 of these Schuetzen type rifles. All but three of the rifles were purchased by members of the "New York Central Schuetzen Corps"; a Schuetzen rifle club. The rifle has the distinctive heavy sporting stock with cheekpiece, pistol grip and schnabel forearm. The stock is fitted with a brass "sporting" buttplate. The walnut stock and forearm have an oil finish. The 30-inch, full octagon, barrel is chambered for the .40/50 1-11/16 inch cartridge. The barrel is blued with a dovetail mounted globe front sight and R.S. Lawrence patent folding rear leaf sight. The receiver tang is fitted with a Mid-Range Vernier sight with peep cup. The left side of the sight is graduated from 0-4. The lock has factory double-set triggers. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Sharps "OLD RELIABLE" trademark followed by the one-line legend: "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." ahead of the rear sight. "CALIBRE 40" is stamped just ahead of the receiver. The serial number, "162301" is stamped on the underside of the barrel beneath the forearm. The partial serial number "2301" is written in pencil on the inside of the forearm. The serial number is also stamped on the top of the receiver just ahead of the tang sight base. All of the visible serial numbers match. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT PAT APR 6 1869. A copy of the Sharps ledger page shows serial number "162301" as a Schuetzen with the entry "ger" shipped with 14 other Schuetzen rifles on May 27, 1878 to Gennerich. BBL: 30 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-50 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 162301 Condition: Very fine. The rifle is original and retains 75% of the faded original blue and 40% casehardened finish. The barrel markings are crisp. The case colors on the receiver, hammer and lever have faded slightly but retain more than 90% of the original finish. Strong case colors are present on protected areas of the receiver. The brass sporting buttplate has never been polished and has a mellow age patina. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition with nearly all of the original varnish finish. Wear is limited to very minor handling marks. This is a fine example of a scarce Sharps Model 1874 "German Pattern" Rifle.
Thumbnail 3106 Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The Model 1853 Slanting Breech Carbine was also known as the "John Brown Model" and was manufactured by Robbins and Lawrence, Windsor, Vermont for the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. until October of 1856 and made by Sharps thereafter. The Model 1853 was made from 1854 through 1857 with approximately 10,500 produced. The lock is marked "SHARPS / PATENT / 1852", and the upper tang is marked "SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" followed by the serial number. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO. / HARTFORD CONN.". The matching serial number is marked on the upper tang and bottom of the barrel under the forearm. The inside of the patch box door and the inside toe of the buttplate are marked "100". These Model 1853s can be distinguished from the Model 1852 by the small spring retained stud mounted on the right side of the frame to retain the lever hinge pin, although according to the Sharps Manufacturing Company the Model 1852 and 1853 were the same model with the former being totally made in Windsor, Vermont. The lock is equipped with the Sharps pellet primer mounted on the lock, small blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight, (bar absent). There is a saddle ring bar with ring attached to the left side of the barrel band and receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a brass patch box and carbine buttplate. BBL: 21 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 16745 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark patina with some minor dings on the lock and minor flash pitting on the upper right side of the receiver and on the hammer. The brass has an untouched dark aged patina. The wood is good with a number of notches on the right side of the stock comb, a sliver absent on the upper left side of the forearm at the barrel band and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3107 Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Sporting Rifle Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Blade and folding ladder sights, with the Laurence Patent markings on the rear sight base and "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO. / HARTFORD, CONN." on the top flat. The frame is equipped with a Conant gas seal ring and double set triggers, with "SHARP'S / PATENT / 1852" on the lock plate, "SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" on the left side of the frame, and a pair of drilled, tapped and plugged sight mounting holes on the upper tang. No saddle ring bar is present. Matching numbers are present on the barrel, frame, patch box and buttplate. Smooth straight grip stock, with a pewter forearm tip, brass patch box and brass buttplate. BBL: 25 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 23602 Condition: Refinished. A mottled brown/ gray patina has formed overall, with scattered pitting and handling marks. The wood is also refinished, with a chip absent from the left side of the forearm, an epoxy-filled gouge on the buttstock near the toe, and a crack extending from the buttplate into the patch box compartment. Priming components have been removed, otherwise mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3108 Rare Sharps 40-330 Caliber Paper Patched Bullet Mold Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $750 - 1500 Steel construction, measuring 8 3/4" long, with one of the legs marked "CAL. 40/ 3 3 0" and "SHARPS RIFLE CO./ BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on one of the legs. The mold is equipped with a sprue cutter. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Good as cleaned, with some light spotting and handling marks overall, along with some mild pitting.
Thumbnail 3109 Scarce Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Carbine Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The Model 1853 Slanting Breech Carbine was also known as the "John Brown Model" and was manufactured by Robbins and Lawrence, Windsor, Vermont for the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. until October of 1856 and made by Sharps thereafter. The Model 1853 was made from 1854 through 1857 with approximately 10,500 produced. The lock is marked "SHARPS / PATENT / 1852", and the upper tang is marked "SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" followed by the serial number. The matching serial number is marked on the upper tang and bottom of the barrel under the forearm. The inside of the patch box door and the inside toe of the buttplate are marked "90". These Model 1853s can be distinguished from the Model 1852 by the small spring retained stud mounted on the right side of the frame to retain the lever hinge pin, although according to the Sharps Manufacturing Company the Model 1852 and 1853 were the same model with the former being totally made in Windsor, Vermont. The lock is equipped with the Sharps pellet primer mounted on the lock, small blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight. There is a saddle ring bar with ring attached to the left side of the barrel band and receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a brass patch box and carbine buttplate. BBL: 21 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 10227 Condition: Very good. The metal parts have been cleaned bright and there is some discoloration on the barrel and some minor spotting on the tangs and lever. The brass has an aged patina. The wood is also very good with some overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3110 Fine Sharps Model 1874 Mid Range No.1 Sporting Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is a nice example of a Sharps Model 1874 Mid Range No.1 Sporting Rifle manufactured at Bridgeport, Conn. According to Sellers book, "Sharps Firearms", only 66 Mid Range Model 1874 rifles were produced at Bridgeport. The top barrel flat is marked "Old Reliable" and "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO / PAT APR 6 1869" and the lock is unmarked. Globe front sight with windage adjustment and Spirit level, two folding blade rear sight absent of yard graduation markings and tang mounted replacement vernier mid range peep sight. Single trigger, blue barrel and casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a nickel plated brass crescent buttplate. The accompanying copy of the Sharps ledger page, serial number "156975" is listed as a Mid Range No.1(MR #1). 44 caliber with 28" round barrel and that it was shipped on April 6, 1876 to John A. Lowell, 21 Exchange Place, Boston. BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 156975 Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% plus faded original blue finish with a couple of minor dings and a small area of minor spotting. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina with flashes of scattered original case colors on the receiver. The upper tang has a repaired crack at the upper screw. The buttplate retains 95% of the original frosted nickel finish with flaking on the heel and toe. The wood is very fine retaining most of the original varnish and showing some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches, with very crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3111 Three Sharps Bullet Molds Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1800 All three are constructed of steel, with no maker's markings, are approximately 8" long, single cavity, and a sprue trimmer. 1) Sharps 1853, .54 caliber, with "60" marked below cavity and "32" on one of the legs. 2) Sharps mold updated to 1859, .44 caliber and marked "66." below cavity. 3) Sharps 1851/1853, .50 caliber (no markings). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with moderate pitting/spotting overall. 2) Fine, with brown patina. Minor dings overall, with some light spotting on handles. 3) Very good, with some minor spotting/pitting.
Thumbnail 3112 Three Boxes of Union Metallic Cartridge Sharps Rifle Ammunition Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 All three boxes are tan cardboard with green labels. 1) 40 caliber box, marked "10 CARTRIDGES,/ .40 CAL. STRAIGHT SHELL./ FOR SHARPS RIFLE./ 70 grs Powder, 330 gr. Patched Bullet./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Company,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on the top label. 2) As 1, marked for 65 grains of powder, with the numbers repeated on a green side label. 3) 40 caliber box, marked "10 CARTRIDGES,/ .40 CALIBRE./ 2 1/4 inch Shell, 70 Grains Powder,/ 1 1/8 inch Patched Bullet, 330 Grains./ FOR/ SHARPS RIFLE./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A." on top, orange guarantee label on the underside. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Fine, with some light wear. 2) Fine, with a tiny hole in the bottom of the box and some mild wear overall. 3) Very good, with some foxing of the labels, minor staining, and scattered handling marks.
Thumbnail 3113 Sharps Model 1874 Old Reliable Sporting Rifle with Extremely Rare Complete Market Buffalo Hunter's O Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This lot includes a Sharps Model 1874 Old Reliable Sporting Rifle with the original buffalo fur covered traveling box, classic 5 1/4" wide belt sheath for two knives and one sharpener; 8 x 15" buffalo fur covered wood block butcher knife holder with 11 knives and 1 sharpener; another cylindrical butcher knife holder 8 3/4" tall, heavy leather covered, with 6 knives and 1 sharpener, a buffalo fur covered 9" wood drum canteen, with wire bale handle on top; two large chopping knives with sharpener for heavy work; 8 x 13" buffalo hide document case; 3 photos, one of buffalo skinners who worked with hunter, one of mounted buffalo head shot by hunter, and cabinet photo of brother of hunter. The included copy of the original Sharps ledger identifies this rifle (160704) as being shipped in April 1878 to A.L., Jr. The rifle is fitted with a heavy octagon barrel marked with a boxed "Old Reliable" followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." ahead of the rear sight and "45" at the breech on the top flat. The bottom barrel flat under the forearm is marked with the matching serial number (6 smaller than the other numbers) followed by a spread wing eagle. The inside of the forearm is numbered to the gun. Brass blade front and folding buckhorn/ladder style rear sights. The lock is unmarked, the left side of the receiver is marked with the two line Sharps patent date and the serial number is marked on the top, rear of the receiver. Double set triggers, the barrel was blue, remaining parts casehardened and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron buttplate. The original owner of this rig and the market hunter was Charles Parker, originally from Vincennes, Vermont (several prominent market hunters were from New England). This material represents the tools of the trade of the Buffalo market hunter, and was carried from hunt to hunt in a wagon, and only removed when in the immediate vicinity of the herd. The rifle was protected from damage and the weather in its fitted box 52" long wooden box, with a hinged lid, which secures closed with two leather straps, and holds its original brass cleaning rod. The knife sheath was worn on the belt and was only for food hunting, when the main tool supply was not needed. The fur covered canteen is large, as water was not always available on long hunts. Important papers could only be carried with some security and protection from weather in the pouch included. This rig is featured in "Man at Arms For The Gun Collector" pages 36-37. Possibly the best and most complete set extant. Rock Island Auction sold this extremely rare outfit seven years ago and we are fortunate enough to be able to have it for public sale again. BBL: 30 3/8 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 45 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 160704 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina with some scattered minor dings and scratches. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray and silver gray patina. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish. There is a piece missing under the hammer, a 3 1/4" sliver missing from the upper right front of the forearm, a few minor gouges on the stock and scattered minor dings and dents overall. The markings are readable. The action is fine. The rifle box is very good. The fur covering, as on all pieces, shows accumulated dust, some loss of fur and some wear to the hide. Some portions are loose but still intact. A gentle cleaning probably would benefit. One of the closing buckles broke off and is inside box. The knife holders show long use and age with decent, but dusty fur. Knives show age/use, with aged patina and expected swelling of the handles, and some minor pitting and oxidation. The photos are all good showing some yellowing from age. Everything was all cared for not only during its use, but when it was stored thereafter. The entire set makes a fascinating display of a Buffalo Hunter's rig that most collectors have never seen and nearly impossible to find again.
Thumbnail 3114 Sharps Meacham Conversion Rifle Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is a Meacham conversion rifle, so called because E.C. Meacham of St. Louis featured them in their catalogs. These rifles were made after the Sharps Rifle Co. ceased production of the Model 1874 and are easily identified by the converted carbine action and stock. Other new parts included the barrel and forearm. The barrel on this rifle is marked "Old Reliable" in an octagonal box followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on the top flat ahead of the R.S. Lawrence ladder rear sight and "CAL. 40 2 1/2" on the left flat at the breech. The barrel is renumbered to the action without the "C" prefix. Double set triggers and blade front sight. The sides of the action have the Sharps patent dates with the sling bar hole on the left side filled as part of the conversion, and upper tang drilled and tapped for sight mounting. Schnabel style smooth forearm and smooth straight grip stock with sling bar base on the left side of the wrist. BBL: 30 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 40-2 1-2 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C47993 Condition: Good. The rifle has a smooth gray patina with evidence of being cleaned some time ago. The forearm is fair with a hairline crack and a large chip of wood missing on the left side, along with some minor handling marks and some chipping along the edges. The period revarnished buttstock is good with some minor dings and scratches with a couple dents near the frame (left side). Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3115 Custom Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Single Shot Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 The Model 1878 is an internal hammer, breech loading single shot rifle produced from 1878 to 1881. The top of the barrel is marked "OLD RELIABLE SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." behind the rear sight and the left side of the receiver is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN. / U.S.A." over the serial number over the 1876 patent marking. It is equipped with a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards, standing front sight and a sliding trigger safety. Smooth shortened forearm with a single barrel band and smooth straight grip stock with a checkered iron buttplate. BBL: 32 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45/70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 19537 Condition: Very good as modified (forearm shortened). The barrel retains 70% thinned original blue finish with some minor handling marks. The receiver and lever retain 40% original blue finish (mostly on the lever) with the balance a smooth brown patina with some scattered minor spotting. The wood is very fine with a few minor dings and scratches overall. The forearm has some small gouges and the buttstock has some scattered minor pressure marks and surface chipping (mostly right side and top of comb).
Thumbnail 3116 Custom Sharps-Borchardt Single Shot Target Rifle Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is an example of a customized Sharps Borchardt rifle of unknown origin. The rifle retains the original receiver with a Stevens 28" part octagon barrel with standard J. Stevens A&T markings, with "C.R.C." on the left rear flat and equipped with a globe front sight and no provisions for a rear sight. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of he forearm. The left side of the receiver is marked "BORCHARDT PATENT / SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN. / U.S.A.". The receiver is fitted with double set triggers and a custom three finger lever. The rifle is mounted with a custom checkered forearm with accessory rail and custom palm rest and a replacement mid-range smooth walnut pistol grip stock with brass grip cap and crude, ill-fitting Schuetzen style two prong buttplate. There is a contemporary vernier style mid-range peep sight mounted on top of the wrist. With 12 extra front sight apertures. BBL: 28 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 7589 Condition: Good as custom modified. The barrel has a smooth refinished brown patina, with a smooth gray patina on the remaining metal surfaces, (the buttplate doesn't appear to have been finished). The wood is very good with a few scattered minor handling marks and very crisp checkering. The palm rest retains traces of the varnish with the balance flaked off. The stock is a little loose fitting to the receiver. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3117 Custom Sharps-Borchardt Single Shot 22 Rimfire Target Rifle with Scope Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Originally produced from 1878 to 1881. The replacement unmarked barrel has a globe front sight, a Weaver Model 355 scope, and has been drilled and tapped for a sight mount at the mid-point. Lyman tang peep sight and leather sling. The nicely figured forearm and pistol grip stock are replacements with checkering on the forearm and fancy checkering on the grip area with a checkered steel buttplate. The left side of the casehardened receiver is marked "BORCHARDT PATENT / SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. / U.S.A.". Has a barrel takedown screw on the left side of the action. BBL: 26 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 7203 Condition: Custom modified/refurbished. The barrel retains 95% of the custom blue finish with some minor thinning with some scattered mild spotting. The frame and lever retain much of the refurbished case colors, otherwise faded to a gray. The wood is very good with a crack in the grip area and some minor dings and scratches overall. The crudely cut checkering has some minor nicks and a few minor dents.
Thumbnail 3118 Five Vintage Sharps Rifle Ammunition Boxes Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 All boxes are light brown cardboard with green labels, and with exception of #1, produced by Union Metallic Cartridge. 1) Winchester box for ten 45-70 cartridges, (empty) marked "10 .45-70/ CENTRAL FIRE/ Solid Head Cartridges/ FOR SHARP'S RIFLE/ Manufactured by the/ Winchester Repeating Arms Co.,/ NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." on top and "10 W .45-70/ SHARPS" on the side. 2) Box for twenty-five 44 caliber bullets, marked "25/ .44 CAL. 405 GRS./ 1 to 19/ SHARPS BULLETS./ PATCHED./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Company,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN." on top and ".44-405 GRS/ Patched Bullet." on the side appears full. 3) Box for ten 40 caliber cartridges, with the picture label on top marked "10 .40 CAL. SHARPS ST./ CENTRAL-FIRE CARTRIDGES/ 70 GRS POWDER/ 330 GRS LEAD/ PATCHED./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Co./ BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A.", orange guarantee label on the underside, and "Use only U.M.C. No. 2 1/2/ PRIMERS in reloading/ these Cartridges." inside the lid (empty). 4) Box for twenty-five 45 caliber shells, marked "25/ .45 calibre, 2 7/8 inch/ METALLIC SHELLS,/ SHARPS STRAIGHT./ WITH BERDAN PRIMER,/ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A." on top, with the measurements repeated on the side (empty). 5) Box for twenty .40 caliber cartridges, marked "20 CARTRIDGES,/ .40 CALIBRE./ 1 11/16 in. Shell, 50 Grs. Powder,/ 15/16 in. Patched Bullet, 265 Grs./ FOR/ SHARPS RIFLE./ MANUFACTURED BY THE/ Union Metallic Cartridge Company,/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A." on top, and the guarantee label on the underside (appears full). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very good, with mild wear and tear. 2) Good, showing some tears and staining. 3) Very good, with tearing at the edges and mild wear. 4) Good, with tearing and pencil markings around the sides. 5) Good, with tears and scuffing.
Thumbnail 3119 Exceptional U.S. Martial Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4500 The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army. It remained in service through the first years of the Civil War. Manufactured by Henry Aston of Middleton, Connecticut, who produced approximately 6000 1842 pistols between 1851-1852. This pistol represents the late production models with a "1851" dated lock and barrel tang. This attractive pistol has "National Armory Bright" barrel, hammer, lock plate and ramrod. The barrel band, trigger guard, buttcap and back strap are polished brass. The stock is oil finished walnut. The .54 caliber barrel is fitted with a button-head swivel ramrod. The brass barrel band has strap extension that is connected to the side plate. The buttcap and back strap are a single piece and extend to the barrel tang. The lock plate has a beveled edge and is marked: "MIDDtn/CONN/1851" vertically in three lines behind the hammer and "U.S./H. ASTON & CO" in two lines in front of the hammer. The top of the barrel is stamped: "US/JH/P" in three lines perpendicular to the bore and has the small sub-inspector's initials "W" stamped on the left barrel flat. The barrel tang is dated "1851". Small block "W" sub-inspector initials are stamped on the side plate and trigger guard. The left stock flat is stamped with a small, block, "W" sub-inspection stamp and script "JW" and "WAT" final inspection stamps with oval borders. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: bright/brass Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent. The crisp bright finish remains overall showing only slight storage type wear. All markings are crisp and clear. The brass components have aged to pleasant even mellow patina. The stock is excellent exhibiting sharp edges and a few light pressure marks on the left side of stock. Overall an excellent example U.S. Martial Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol.
Thumbnail 3120 U.S. R. Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "U.S./ NWP/ P" on top of the breech and "S h" on the left flat. The lock is fitted with a brass flash pan, and marked "U.S./ R. JOHNSON/ MIDDn CONN/ 1837" between the hammer and frizzen spring. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a single barrel band/side plate, swivel ramrod, a pair of oval cartouches on the left side and a one piece back strap/grip cap. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as period cleaned, with scattered dings and scratches, along with some pitting around the flash pan and discoloration on and around the hammer. Stock is fair, with chips forming near the lock plate, pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3121 U.S. S. North Model 1808 Percussion Conversion Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2750 The unmarked smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .69 caliber and is without sights. The lock plate is marked with an eagle over "U. STATES" ahead of the hammer and there are no markings behind the hammer. The lock plate markings are the only visible markings on the pistol. The trigger guard, umbrella shaped buttcap, side plate and ramrod pipe are brass with the back strap being iron. Complete with an iron ramrod. BBL: 9 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Perc Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The iron surfaces have a smooth dark patina with some minor pitting (mostly on the barrel). The brass has a mixed patina. The stock is poor with a few hairline cracks, some minor dings and scratches and a few minor gouges. The forearm has been crudely repaired near the tip (area is ill-fitting) and there is a long minor crack on the underside. The grip area is cracked. The hammer does not hold a full cock position.
Thumbnail 3122 U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut between 1819 and 1823. The Model 1819 Pistol features a unique, sliding safety bolt located behind the hammer and featured the introduction of the swivel type steel ramrod. The lock plate is undated and marked with an eagle with a "U" and "S" on either side, "S.NORTH" in a downward arc above the eagle and "MIDLTN CONN." in an upward arc below. The left side of the barrel is marked "JDJ / P / US" at the breech. The barrel has a brass front sight blade and oval rear sight located on the barrel tang. The lock plate is beveled at the front and rounded at the rear. The left stock flat has an "EJ" oval cartouche. BBL: 10 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good as refinished / restored. The pistol has a smooth gray patina with a mottled brown patina on the hammer. The metal surface have evidence of being cleaned at one time and some pin point pitting (mostly concentrated on the barrel). The left side of the barrel at the breech has deep condemnation stamping. There is a repair on the forearm (left side in front of barrel band), otherwise the refinished stock is good with a couple hairline cracks and some minor pressure marks. The re-stamped cartouche is clear.
Thumbnail 3123 U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine with Stock Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $6000 - 7500 Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with "V/ P/ eagle head" on the left flat and "1855" on the tang. Lock plate is marked "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD" at the front, American eagle on the Maynard primer door, and "1856" at the rear. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a swiveling ramrod, brass furniture, faint cartouche and iron back strap with stock slots. Two leaf niter blue correct rear sight. The buttstock has brass furniture and an iron sling swivel, with "16" on the underside of the tang and "US" on the heel of the buttplate. The butt of gun has the number "1". With a partial strip of primers. BBL: 11 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal is bright overall, with crisp original markings, with a darker patina forming on the back strap and pitting around the nipple. Stock is very good, with a pair of dents from the buttstock on the rear, a crack on the left side, and a number of dents. The buttstock shows light chips and dings. Bore has been bored out. Mechanically excellent. This is a solid representative example of a U.S. Model 1855 Pistol / Carbine.
Thumbnail 3124 Excellent U.S. Harpers Ferry Hall Patent Model 1819 Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Produced at the Harpers Ferry Armory, the Model 1819 was the U.S. Army's first breech loading long arm, as well as the first arm with fully interchangeable parts. Blade and fixed notch sights, properly offset to the left, with the breech marked "J.H. HALL/ H. FERRY/ US/ 1837" perpendicular to the bore. The breech catch is the proper "trigger" design, with the extended pistol grip trigger guard. Smooth straight grip stock with button head ramrod, sling swivels, three barrel bands and smooth flat buttplate. BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent, with 97% of the original brown finish, showing wear on the muzzle and high edges, mild scratches and scattered handling marks. Stock is excellent, with pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Appears unissued!
Thumbnail 3125 Welshhans Marked Revolutionary War Era Flintlock Long Rifle Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 6000 The only visible marking on the gun is "WELSHHANS" on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight. Consignor notes state that it was manufactured in York County, circa 1777-1787 and the individual was a guard during the Revolutionary War. Brass mountings and mounted with a full straight grip maple stock with brass end cap and buttplate with 3" heel extension. There are 4 "Welshantz" gunsmiths listed in "American Gunsmiths", by Frank Sellers, from York, PA. On page 340 of "Thoughts on The Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age" by Joe King Jr., he states that the Welshanses were "more interested in making barrel blanks and selling them to other gunsmiths than in turning out complete rifles." He further stated that complete rifles made by this maker were plain without relief carving. This rifle fits that description well. BBL: 47 inch part octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 54 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a dark brown patina with some minor pitting on the barrel. The brass components have been polished (except the ramrod pipes) and remain bright for the most part. The ramrod pipes have an aged patina. The stock is good and shows signs of some sanding in areas and a couple professionally repaired cracks on the forend. There is a narrow splinter absent on the right side and some scattered minor dents and dings. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3126 Desirable U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket with Dated 1810 Bayonet Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4500 This example of a pre-War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1795 is a Type III Flintlock Musket with the integral forged flash pan and trigger guard with rounded finials. Brass blade front sight on the barrel band, with a bayonet band near the muzzle "P/ eagle head / V" on the left side of the breech. The lock plate is dated "1810" behind the hammer and marked ahead of the hammer is the script "US" over the eagle/shield motif above "SPRINGFIELD" in an upward curve. Smooth straight grip stock with three spring secured barrel bands, sling swivels and "1810" marked on the buttplate. All inspector marks are present with "LS" on bottom with script "US" over "V" on left stock flat. Complete with "US" marked socket bayonet. BBL: 44 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 bore Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The musket has a smooth dark patina with an area of smooth gray patina on the barrel from the muzzle to the first barrel band. The stock is very good with some minor dings and scratches with an area of chipping along the ramrod channel. A noticeable period repaired chip and a corresponding missing chip are found surrounding the upper tang with "J.D.F." carved in front of the trigger and the letters "F" and "X" on the buttstock. The bayonet is also very good with a smooth dark patina with a few minor dings. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3127 U.S. Simeon North Model 1817 Percussion Conversion Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The lock plate is marked "MIDLTn / CONN / 1825" vertically behind the hammer and "U.S. / S. NORTH" ahead of the lock. The upper tang is also dated "1825" and the barrel is marked "US / JW / P" at the breech. Blade front sight with the rear sight removed (dovetail slot unfilled). Smooth stock with a patch box, "US" marked buttplate, and missing barrel band sling swivel. Complete with a brass tipped ramrod. BBL: 36 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 percussion Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor spotting. There is some deep flash pitting which is mostly contained to the breech end of the barrel. The stock is also good with some minor dings and scratches with a minor dent on the forearm near the front barrel band (left side). Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3128 Very Fine U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "US./ JH/ P" on top of the breech and "H" on the left flat. The lock is fitted with a brass flash pan, and marked "US./ R. JOHNSON/ MIDDn CONN/ 1841" between the hammer and frizzen spring. Smooth pistol grip highly figured walnut stock, with a single barrel band/side plate, swivel ramrod, "JH" and "WAT" cartouches on the left side and a one piece back strap/grip cap. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: bright/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine with a bright finish on the barrel and furniture, showing some light scuffs and pitting on the left side, a few hints of brown patina, and scattered light handling marks. 70% of the case colors remain on the lock plate, particularly strong below the flash pan, with fading on the front and rear. Stock is excellent with some mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3129 U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured from 1855 to 1857 with around 4,021 produced. Most of these pistol-carbines were issued to the 1st and 2nd Cavalry Regiments. The pistol-carbines were issued as carbines in conjunction with percussion revolvers and continued to be issued to Federal cavalry regiments well into the Civil War. This example is without the stock and has a blade front sight with the rear sight removed and the barrel bored out to smooth bore. The upper tang is dated 1855. The lock plate is dated "1856" behind the hammer with "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" (faint) marked in front of the Maynard primer door which has a faint American eagle. The bolster has a removable cleanout screw. The left side of the barrel at the breech has a faint eagle head proof. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a swiveling iron ramrod. The trigger guard, single barrel band, and forend cap are brass with an iron stock yoke. A lanyard ring is mounted on the buttcap and the single barrel band has a sling swivel. BBL: 12 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The barrel, hammer, lock plate, stock yoke, and ramrod have a mottled brown patina. There is some minor flash pitting with some minor pitting near the muzzle and some very scattered minor spotting. The brass has a mixed aged patina. The stock is good with "WWIF" scratched on the left stock flat and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically needs work. The hammer nut and rear sight are both missing.
Thumbnail 3130 U.S. Ames Navy Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 No front sight, groove rear sight, with the breech area of the barrel marked "USN/ 1844/ RP/ P". The lock plate is marked "USN/ 1843" vertically at the rear and "N.P. AMES/ SPRINGFIELD/ MASS." below the hammer. Smooth one piece walnut stock, with a pair of oval cartouches on the left side, swivel ramrod and a brass buttcap. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as cleaned, with scattered pitting and dings overall. The stock is lightly sanded re-oiled and repaired, with a crack extending from an area of fill on the left side, chipping and pressure dents. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3131 Collection of Eight Ledgers Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Group of eight ledgers pertaining to North & Savage and Farmers Milling Co.. Ledgers range from the 1830's to the 1870's. 1) Leather bound ledger for Farmer's Milling Co., for Jan. 1, 1855 to April 8, 1862 and contains notes from shareholder and directors meetings. 2) Marbled paper bound ledger listing hours worked per day for July 1858 to Mar. 1859 and June 1873 to Oct. 1873. 3) Canvas bound ledger from Dec. 1864 to Oct. 1870 listing payments for fuel, labor, steel, insurance, and rent, along with bank balances and interest. 4) Marbled paper bound ledger of Edward Savage July 1832 to Dec. 1864. 5) Leather bound ledger of labor payments for May 1840 to July 1846 and June 1853 to Oct. 1855. 6) Paper bound ledger for Edward Savage titled labeled factory blotter 1854 to 1860. 7) Leather bound ledger with cost for North 1837 to 1844 and North & Savage 1851 to 1855. 8) Marbled paper bound ledger of letters and legal papers covering a wide time frame. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, with moderate wear, staining, and scuffing to leather. 2) Poor, with binding missing and wear to cover. 3) Poor, with discolored cover and tear canvas along the binding. Pages have foxing. 4) As "1". 5) As "1". 6) Fair, with loose pages, worn leather binding, and light scuffing to cover. 7) Good, with heavily scuffed cover. 8) Good, with minor wear overall.
Thumbnail 3132 Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Marial Pistols Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) U.S. Model 1836 Waters Contract Percussion Conversion Pistol. Percussion conversion of a Model 1836 Pistol originally manufactured by Asa Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts in 1838. The pistol has a swivel ramrod and strap on the barrel band that extends to the side plate. The buttcap is integral with the iron back strap. The cone type percussion conversion replaced the hammer, with brass pan cut down (not flush with lock). The lock plate is marked with an eagle head above "A. WATERS/MILBURY.MS. / 1838". The left side of the barrel is marked "U.S. / JH / P". The left stock flat is stamped with two inspection marks. Many of these pistols were converted for use in the Civil War. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The pistol has a smooth brown-gray patina with evidence of having been cleaned some time age and some minor dings. There is some minor flash pitting with some minor pitting on the ramrod. The stock is also good with a large dent near the upper tang and a fine hairline cracks, along with some minor dings, pressure marks and scratches. B) Manufactured by Henry Aston & Co. in 1847. This pistol has a 54 caliber, 8 1/2 inch smoothbore barrel with a swivel, button head ramrod. The lock plate is stamped "US / H.ASTON & CO." in front of the hammer and "MIDDtn / CONN / 1847" vertically behind the hammer. The barrel has no visible markings. The left stock flat has two faint cartouches. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The barrel, lock plate, and hammer have a smooth cleaned bright gray patina with some pin point pitting (mostly concentrated on the lock plate). The brass has a polished appearance that is beginning to age again. The refinished stock has been repaired in the grip area with a large chip missing near the upper tang, otherwise good with a couple hairline cracks near the lock plate, a minor crack near the side plate, and some minor dings.
Thumbnail 3133 U.S. R. Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "US./ TW/ P" on top of the breech and "S" and "H" on the left flat. The lock is fitted with a "H" marked brass flash pan, and marked "US./ R. JOHNSON/ MIDDn CONN/ 1837" between the hammer and frizzen spring. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a single barrel band/side plate, swivel ramrod, a faint oval cartouche on the left side, and a one piece back strap/grip cap. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The lock plate has a smooth dark gray patina and the hammer has mottled brown patina with the remaining metal surfaces having a cleaned bright gray patina. There is some scattered minor pitting. The lightly cleaned, reoiled stock is good with faint markings, crisp edges and some minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3134 U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine with Stock Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with "65" on the tang. Lock plate is marked "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD" at the front, American eagle on the Maynard primer door, and "1855" at the rear. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a swiveling ramrod, brass furniture, faint cartouche and iron back strap with stock slots. The buttstock has brass furniture and an iron sling swivel, with "5" on the underside of the tang and "US" on the heel of the buttplate. With a partial strip of primers. BBL: 11 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 60 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair with a mixed brown patina overall. Heavy pitting is present around the nipple. The second sight leaf is broken off, and some markings are lost to pitting. The bored out barrel has a replaced swivel ramrod assembly. Stock is fair with a few cracks visible on the left side and around the lock plate, dents from the buttstock and scattered handling marks. Buttstock is a fair reproduction which has been revarnished, with pressure dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3135 Rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 Manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory, Virginia in 1807. Smooth bore .54 caliber barrel with iron rib below holding an iron ramrod ferule, without sights, and marked with "eagle head/P" proofs. This particular example does not have a serial number usually found on the barrel. Recent research indicates that Model 1805s were numbered and issued in pairs. Therefore, of the total 4,096 manufactured the highest serial number would be 2,048 with each serial number used twice. The lock plate has an integrally forged iron flash pan with fence and is marked with an "eagle/shield" motif above "US" ahead of the hammer and "HARPERS / FERRY / 1807" vertically marked behind the hammer. Stock has brass mountings. The number "43" is marked on the trigger guard, with a brass tipped wooden ramrod. Complete with a custom wooden case lined in green felt with a three line embossed maker/model/caliber label on the inside of the lid and an 1807 dated liberty half cent inlaid on top of the lid. BBL: 10 1/16 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair as reconverted to Flintlock. A browning solution has been applied to the barrel, which has given the barrel a smooth brown appearance. The lock has a smooth gray patina with a darker patina on the hammer, along with some minor pitting. The brass has been polished. The stock has been revarnished and repaired, otherwise good with a wood filled repair behind the lock plate, a large chip missing near the lock plate and a minor missing chip near the buttcap (left side). Case is very good.
Thumbnail 3136 U.S. R. Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,100.00 Estimate: $700 - 1100 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "US./ NWP/ P" on top of the breech and "B" on the left flat. The lock is fitted with a "B" marked brass flash pan, and marked "US./ R. JOHNSON/ MIDDn CONN/ 1841" between the hammer and frizzen spring. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a single barrel band/side plate, swivel ramrod, a pair of oval cartouches on the left side and a one-piece back strap/grip cap. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, with handling marks and areas of pitting, strongest on the back strap. The hammer jaw screw is a modern bolt. Wood is fair as cleaned, undersized for the furniture, with a section absent from the underside exposing the ramrod, chipping around the lock, and some minor cracks and pressure dents. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3137 U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Blade sight on the two strap barrel band, with "P" and "US" on the left side of the barrel. Lock plate is marked "S. NORTH/ U (eagle) S/ MIDLtn CONN" between the hammer and frizzen with a brass flash pan. Smooth stock with an iron ramrod, "G" carved on the left side between an oval cartouche and "V" stamp and steel furniture. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: brown Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good with a mixed brown and gray patina, scattered handling marks, and heavy pitting around the touchhole. Stock is good with chipping on the left side, pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3138 Pair of French Model 1837 Percussion Pistols Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) French Model 1837 Percussion Pistol. The lock plate is marked "Mre Rle / de Tulle", "Mle 1837" on upper tang and "1839" on the breech plug. Brass barrel band, trigger guard, and buttcap. An anchor is stamped on the buttcap and inspector marks are present on many of the components. Swivel iron ramrod and a belt hook mounted on the left side. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The iron surfaces have been cleaned some time ago and are beginning to age again. There is some very scattered minor pitting. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. B) The lock plate is marked "Mre Rde / Chatellerault", "Mle 1837" on upper tang and "1687" on the right side of barrel at the breech, with "1687" repeated on the underside of the barrel band and on the right side of the grip area. An anchor is stamped on the buttcap and inspector marks are present on many of the components. Swivel iron ramrod and a belt hook mounted on the left side. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: 1687 Condition: Very good. The iron surfaces have been cleaned some time ago and are beginning to age again. There is extensive minor pitting on the back strap and lock plate, with some pin point pitting overall. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock has a contrasting wood filled repair around the lock plate, otherwise the stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches.
Thumbnail 3139 Scarce U.S. John Joseph Henry Contract Model 1812 Flintlock Musket with Powder Horn Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a scarce example of a U.S. Model 1812 Flintlock Musket as produced by John Joseph Henry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reportedly Henry received a contract for 2,707 muskets in February 1815. However, the quantity delivered remains unknown. The lock plate is marked "J.J&W. JH HENRY" in front of the hammer and "PHILA / US" marked vertically behind the hammer. The barrel has a circled "P" and "SALEM" stamped on the left side at the breech and a bayonet lug on the underside near the muzzle. Three barrel bands with a sling swivel on the trigger guard and middle barrel band and a blade sight on the front band. Stock has "V / LG / I / R" stamped on the left flat and a flat buttplate. Complete with a 11" long powder horn with wood plug. BBL: 42 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The musket has a smooth dark patina with even minor pitting. There is a minor crack and a few chips missing near the lock plate, otherwise the stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches and a few hairline cracks. The powder horn is good with some insect damage and minor scratches.
Thumbnail 3140 U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1810 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The U.S. Model 1795 Springfield Musket was manufactured 1810. The lock plate is marked with the script "US" over a downward arched "SPRINGFIELD" in front of the hammer and "1810" behind the hammer. This predates the War of 1812 and could have seen use in the aforementioned conflict. The script "US" is marked on the left stock flat at an upward angle. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "P / eagle head / V" and "U S". The heel of the buttplate is marked "1810" and the butt is marked "39". The trigger guard is the Type III with the rounded finials, flat faced hammer with beveled edge with a straight spur, frizzen with a straight toe and the frizzen spring has a spear point tip. It has an integral forged iron rounded flash pan. Bayonet lug mounted 1 1/2" from the muzzle on top of the barrel. The full straight grip stock has three barrel bands and the long flutes approximately half the length of the comb and steel buttplate. Iron ramrod with a button end. BBL: 44 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as reconverted to Flintlock configuration. The barrel, buttplate and trigger guard have a smooth silver gray and brown mottled patina with moderate flash pitting on the breech end of the barrel. The remaining metal surfaces have mix of brownish gray and dark patina. The stock is very fine with some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The "US" marking on the barrel is a bit difficult to read due to the flash pitting, otherwise the markings are readable. The sling swivel mounted ahead of the trigger guard is absent. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3141 U.S. Starr Model 1816 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Model 1816 Type III Flintlock Musket manufactured by N. Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. The musket has the characteristic Type III 'Arsenal Bright' finish with reinforced sling swivel mount of the trigger guard. The lock plate is marked "MIDLTN / CONN / 1837" over sun-type marking vertically behind the hammer. The lock is marked with "US" above a sunburst (very faint) with "N. STARR" in a half- circle below it. The barrel tang is dated "1831". The breech end of the barrel is marked "US / DT / P", with "US" on the buttplate tang. Complete with a "US / NS" marked socket bayonet and an iron ramrod. BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The musket is mostly a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting and spotting. There is a deep gouge ahead of the trigger guard, otherwise the stock very good with a few hairline cracks, and some minor dings and scratches. Hammer does not hold at the full cock position. The bayonet has a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting and spotting.
Thumbnail 3142 U.S. Springfield Armory Type III Model 1816 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 This Type III Model 1816 musket was manufactured in 1833. The Model 1816 Musket was the primary infantry long arm during the Mexican War and many muskets were converted to percussion in the 1850s. They were extensively issued by both the Federal and Confederate armies during the first two years of the Civil War. This musket was converted to percussion and then re-converted to the flintlock configuration. The musket had an National Armory bright finish. The lock plate is marked "SPRING / FIELD / 1833" in three vertical lines behind the hammer and "eagle/shield/U.S." stamped ahead of the hammer. The barrel tang is dated "1833". The left rear of the barrel is marked "P / eagle head / V" proof followed by "19". The stock is the correct full length military version. The left side stock flat has a circled "EG" cartouche and the left side plate is stamped with the letter "S". The front trigger guard finial is stamped "H / SD". And the buttplate tang is stamped "US". Complete with an original iron trumpet ramrod and "US / W?" marked socket bayonet. BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good, as reconverted back to flintlock configuration. The barrel has a mottled artificial brown and silver gray patina with some minor oxidation at the breech end and visible signs of where the bolster on the barrel has been removed and filled in. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth dark brown patina. There is a crude triangle cut into the right side of the stock, otherwise the stock is very good with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches associated with a gun of this age. The cartouche is clear. The markings are readable. The action is fine. The bayonet is very good with a smooth mottled silver gray patina.
Thumbnail 3143 U.S. Remington Conversion of Model 1816 (To Maynard Priming System) Percussion Musket Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Estimate: $750 - 1200 Marked "1855" on the barrel tang and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. / 1855 / U.S." vertically behind the hammer. Equipped with the Maynard priming device, bayonet lug on top of the barrel, front sight, integral to the front double barrel band, and absent ladder rear sight with tapped hole ahead of the rear sight dovetail slot. One piece full stock with three barrel bands, trigger guard riveted to the trigger guard plate, iron ramrod with trumpet head and iron buttplate marked "U S" and "4" on the tang with "4" marked on both buttplate screws. The left stock flat is stamped "AR / V". BBL: 42 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The barrel has been cleaned some time ago and now has a smooth brown-gray patina. The action has a mottled gray patina. The remaining surfaces mostly have a smooth brown patina. There is some minor pitting. The stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches and a few minor gouges, along with a few hairline cracks near the lock and side plates. Missing rear sight.
Thumbnail 3144 Exceptional Early 19th Century American Scrimshawed Powder Horn with Patriotic Motif Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $1500 - 3000 This American scrimshawed powder horn measures approximately 9 1/2" long. The body of the horn features an outstanding and detailed depiction of a large eagle with shield. The eagle grasps five arrows in his left claw and a vine in his right claw and is next to a fish. Above the eagle are a series of star burst patterns that lead to "E. PLURIBUSUNUM" in a banner. The body of the horn also has ornate borders near the base and towards the spout. Carved spout with a 2 1/2" diameter wood base. Consignor notes state that the powder horn was made in 1819 during Illinois statehood. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. There is some chipping and a few cracks near the base with a couple hairline cracks near the spout. The horn shows some wear and there are areas were the images are faint, but overall the well executed images remain clear. A very attractive, definitely authentic, relief carved, Patriotic Scrimshawed Powder Horn!
Thumbnail 3145 English Flintlock Fusil with Bayonet Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufactured circa 1770-1780, this flintlock fusil is a scaled down version of the British Brown Bess along with a bayonet. The barrel gauges at approximately .69 caliber and has been shortened (bayonet no longer fits properly). The lock plate is marked with a large crown ahead of the hammer (faint), the left side of the barrel at the breech has the letters "FC", and the buttplate tang has the number "13". There are no other markings. The buttplate, side plate, trigger guard, forend cap, and ramrod pipes are brass. Smooth straight grip stock and iron ramrod. The bayonet is marked "TA / SB / TG". BBL: 35 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina. The hammer and lock have a mixed gray patina. There is some minor flash pitting. The brass has a polished appearance. The trigger guard and forearm are missing sling swivels. The stock is very good with the exception of some missing chips around the lock plate and upper tang, a couple long cracks near the stock toe, and some minor handling marks. The bayonet is good with a smooth dark patina with extensive minor pitting.
Thumbnail 3146 British Third Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The lock plate has "TOWER" marked vertically behind the hammer and a large crown over "GR" along with a "crown/V" proof in front of the hammer. The side plate, flat buttplate, trigger guard, forend cap, and ramrod pipes are brass, with "J 65 1 L11" stamped on the buttplate tang. Left rear of barrel has three British proofs with a "crown/JR" stamped on the left stock flat. BBL: 39 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 70 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The musket has a dark mottled patina with some scattered minor spotting and extensive minor flash pitting. A chip is missing from the blown out muzzle and the sling swivels are absent. The brass has mostly a polished appearance. The stock is very good with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents with a couple minor cracks and a missing chip on the forearm. A screw has been added along with a hole through the forearm near the muzzle. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3147 Green Brother's Patent Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The lock plate and hammer are scroll and border engraved, with "ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS" marked on the lock plate. Raised blade and ladder sights. The action cover is scrolled engraved and marked "GREEN BROTHER'S / PATENT. / No 554". "544" is repeated on the left side of the action cover, receiver, and breech bolt handle. Scroll engraved trigger guard with checkering at the rear. Left rear side of barrel has British proofs and the number "25". Checkered straight grip stock with two barrel bands, sling swivels, initial oval, and flat buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 554 Condition: Very fine as period refurbished. The carbine retains 70% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The hammer and lock plate retain 97% of the case colors. There is some very scattered minor spotting. There is a repair on the left side of the breech bolt, otherwise the revarnished stock is fine with some scattered minor handing marks, a few deep dents (mostly on the left side of wrist), a small missing chip near the trigger guard. Overall the checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3148 Swiss Model 1851 Military Percussion Rifle Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1800 The Model 1851 was the first military rifle in Europe to depart from the large 18mm lead ball in favor of the 10.4mm (cal .41) round. This meant that soldiers could carry almost twice as many rounds. This example of a Model 1851 rifle has a casehardened lock plate marked with a crown/BF proof and "BEURET FRERES / LIEGE". The tangs and bolster are also casehardened. Blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sight, with a bayonet lug on right barrel side and double set triggers. Smooth straight grip stock with Swiss style buttplate, sling swivels, three barrel bands, and iron ramrod with button style head. A "crown/BF" proof is also present on the stock, buttplate, and barrel bands, with "JP" stamped behind the lower tang. BBL: 35 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 41 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel has a smooth gray patina with streaks of plum patina mixed with traces of the original blue finish. The barrel bands retain 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The trigger guard and buttplate have a mottled brown patina with traces of original blue finish remaining on the trigger guard. The lock plate, bolster, and tangs retain 40% original case colors. The stock is very fine with some minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3149 Four Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent British Contract Percussion Locks Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Produced on contract for the British government, the Greene Carbine used a unique hinged barrel arrangement for loading, with a Maynard tape priming system combined with contained paper cartridges to increase the rate of fire. Each of the locks in this lot is casehardened with blue small components, marked with "MASS. ARMS CO./ CHICOPEE FALLS/ U.S.A. 1856" and "crown/ VxR" on the lock plate behind the hammer, "MAYNARD'S PATENT/ SEP.22.1845" on the primer door, and "crown/ A/ 3" proofs on the inside face of the plate. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: All are good or better, with some mild spotting and fading. One lock is missing the mainspring, otherwise they are mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3150 Blake Marked English Flintlock Blunderbuss Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Marked "J BLAKE" on the lock, with two Birmingham proofs on the top of the barrel at the breech. 1 1/4" muzzle, brass pistol grip style trigger guard, brass side plate, iron trumpet head ramrod and mounted with a full straight grip stock, with cheekpiece. Brass buttplate and initial oval on top of the wrist. BBL: 14 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 1/4 inch Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel has a dark brown patina with overall moderate pitting. The hammer has been repaired. The remaining metal and brass surfaces have a dark patina. The stock is very good with a 6" repaired crack on the upper right front, some chipping around the lock and overall some minor dings and scratches. The lock marking is readable. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3151 British 19th Century Flintlock Cavalry Rifle Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Nineteenth Century British 19th Century flintlock rifle manufactured circa 1803. The rifle has a browned barrel, bright finished lock plate and brass forearm tip, ramrod pipes, side plate, trigger guard and buttplate. The walnut stock has a shallow cheekpiece The barrel has a two leaf rear sight and brass front sight. The rifle generally resembles a Baker Rifle; however it has a distinctive rounded lock plate and hammer and lacks the Baker Rifle patch box and lug for saber bayonet. More significantly, the left side of the rifle stock is fitted with a cavalry sling bar and ring. The underside of the barrel has a lug for a socket bayonet. The rounded lock plate is marked "TOWER" vertically behind the swan neck hammer. The "GR" Royal Cypher is stamped between the hammer and the iron flash pan. The rifle lacks the British Army "Broad Arrow" property mark on the lock and Board of Ordnance inspection and proofmarks on the stock and barrel which were applied to all British Army small arms of this period. The brass wrist escutcheon is engraved "HH"; the significance of this marking is unknown. A rack number. "13" is engraved on the underside of the trigger guard. There are no other visible markings on the rifle exterior. The rifle is fitted with an iron ramrod which is not original to the rifle; the ramrod tip is larger than the rifle bore. Examples of this rifle with similar "HH" markings and numbered trigger guards are illustrated in publications of 19th Century longarms, but the rifle has not been identified as being issued to any particular unit. The lack of British Army property, proof or inspection marks and the "HH" marked wrist escutcheon and "13" rack number indicates the rifle was probably privately manufactured for a local militia unit or home service Yeomanry Cavalry. BBL: 30 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 66 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel has a smooth brown patina and the lock retains most of the bright finish. There is some minor flash pitting on the barrel and adjacent portions of the lock. The brass furniture has not been polished. The stamped markings on the lock plate are sharp. The stock is in good to very good condition with numerous minor dents and scratches The original ramrod is missing. This is a very fine example of one of the several non-regulation rifles and carbines manufactured to arm home-service militia units in Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars.
Thumbnail 3152 Massive British Brass Pintle Gun Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 An oversized nearly full stock flintlock gun with a sizeable 2 1/4" diameter opening at the cannon style muzzle. Manufactured without sights, the barrel is marked with the number "5" and two cross scepter proofs. The iron lock plate is unmarked with brass flash pan and vice screw. Smooth straight grip stock with brass ramrod pipes, side plate, trigger guard and flat buttplate. The stock also has a brass pintle which has an illegible marking. The buttplate tang is scrolled engraved. With an iron ramrod. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 2 1/4 inch Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The brass and iron surfaces have been cleaned some time ago. Overall the brass has a smooth patina with areas of a darker patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a mixed gray patina with extensive deep pitting. The freshened stock is fine with some minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches (a few long scratches), a couple long shallow gashes, and a few cosmetic putty filled repairs.
Thumbnail 3153 Barnett London Lock Marked Rifle-Musket Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $900 - 1400 Rifle-Musket by Barnett. A typical example of the commercial Pattern 53 Rifle-Muskets manufactured for the Federal and Confederate Armies during the Civil War with Snider cartridge conversion. The left side, rear of the barrel, receiver and breechblock are marked with British proofs (including "crown GP" and "crown / V") and broad arrow "WD" on top of the breechblock. The lock is marked "BARNETT/LONDON" in front of the hammer. Blade front sight on block, military rear sight graduated to 800 meters, brass trigger guard and buttplate, iron cleaning rod and mounted with a full straight grip stock with three iron barrel bands. The left flat is stamped "W.R". BBL: 37 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 60 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: very fine. The lightly oxidized barrel has a dark patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brownish patina. The brass has a dark aged patina. The stock is excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. The edges of the flats are sharp. Mechanically excellent. Crisp markings.
Thumbnail 3154 Collector's Lot of Two British Percussion Long Guns Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Westley Richards Monkey Tail Breech Loading Rifle. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights with ".483 / .450" stamped behind the rear sight and "[illegible] PATENT" ahead of sight. Chamber area marked "70 GRAINS C" on top and British proofs next to the serial number on left side. The "monkey tail" breechblock is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS/ PATENT" and the lock plate is marked "1867" inside a triangle and "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co". Single barrel band with bayonet lug and sling swivel with brass buttplate, trigger guard, and forend cap. BBL: 31 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 450/483 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: P2084 Condition: Good. The barrel has been cleaned at one time and now has a smooth gray patina with streaks of a darker patina. The hammer and lock have a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is good, with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents. An iron rod is embedded in the forearm and is exposed on both sides. Mechanically excellent. B) Blade front sight/bayonet lug and folding ladder sight on a barrel marked with various proofs and the number "25" on the left side at the breech. Lock plate marked, with a large "crown/VR" and "1862 / TOWER". Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and forend cap. Smooth straight grip stock with three barrel bands secured with screws, iron ramrod, and leather sling. Complete with a F. Preston socket bayonet. BBL: 39 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel and barrel bands have been cleaned and there is some minor pitting with some deeper flash pitting. The hammer and lock have a mottled gray patina. The brass has an even patina. The wood is very good with numerous minor dings and scratches and "RS" carved on right side of buttstock, with a couple minor cracks on left stock flat and minor crack on forearm with a missing sliver (left side). Bayonet has been cleaned and there is some minor pitting with a punch dot "2" above the maker marking.
Thumbnail 3155 Fine French Military Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Predecessor to the North & Cheney 1799 pistol, many French 1777 pistols came over from Europe during the American Revolutionary War, both with French troops and as part of the military aid supplied to the Revolution. Produced without sights, with an "arrow/ B" mark on the upper left flat of the barrel, with "B" stamped on the brass frame and "*/ C" on the buttcap. An iron ramrod extends from the frame. Smooth stock, with "(cap)/ B" and a conjoined script "EP" on the right side. BBL: 7 inch round Stock: Gauge: 68 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine, with a mixed brown patina on the barrel, back strap and lock hardware, along with some minor pitting around the touchhole. The brass shows a fine aged patina, with mild dents. Stock is very fine, with crisp cartouche some pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically functions, but is very stiff.
Thumbnail 3156 English Sam Love Maker Marked Queen Anne Style Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The cannon style barrel gauges at approximately .62 caliber and has three crown/letter proofs stamped on the left side at the breech. The area under the flash pan is marked "SAM LOVE". The lock plate has a thumb safety and the upper tang is engraved. One piece grip with carved shell pattern near the upper tang, engraved thumb shield, decorative scroll silver plate on the left stock flat, and silver buttcap with a grotesque face. Complete with an iron ramrod. BBL: 7 inch round Stock: Gauge: 62 Finish: brown Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. Overall the pistol has a smooth dark patina with a mottled brown patina on the trigger guard. There is some pin point pitting on the trigger guard. The grip is very fine with a few hairline cracks and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3157 Tower Percussion Conversion Pistol Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 Estimate: $600 - 900 Produced without sights, with "crown/ GR" and "crown/ scepters" stamps on the left side of the barrel, and a drum-style mount affixed to the touchhole. Lock is marked "TOWER" behind the fish head hammer, with "crown/ GR" and "crown/ broad arrow" ahead and the flash pan cut down to form a fence. Smooth stock, with brass furniture and a swivel ramrod. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 67 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair, with some mild pitting on the bright steel, concentrated on the lock plate, with some areas of discoloration and handling marks. Stock is fair as repaired, with patches of wood added in the area of the ramrod and near the tip, a crack opposite the lock, and scattered pressure dents. Hammer is slightly loose, otherwise mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3158 London "Constable" Marked Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $900 - 1400 Produced without sights, with "LONDON" marked on top of the barrel and "crown/ GP" and "crown/ V" proofs on the upper left side. Lock plate is marked "CONSTABLE". Smooth pistol grip stock with brass furniture. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 71 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair, with a mixed gray patina and scattered pitting. Stock is fair as repaired, with cracking and filler around the lock and wrist, and scattered dents. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3159 Silver Inlaid Miquelet Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 The barrel gauges at approximately .70 caliber. The barrel has an engraved band at the octagon and tetradecagon juncture with a flared muzzle. The octagon section of the barrel has a silver inlaid vine and leaf pattern with a proof stuck deeply on the top flat at the breech. It appears to be a crown over DOM, INGO, MAS. (possibly Spanish). The side plate, upper tang, trigger guard, hammer, frizzen spring, and flash pan feature a light engraving which extends to the buttcap. The stock is raised relief carved around the upper tang and has iron furniture. Complete with an iron ramrod. BBL: 7 1/8 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 70 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The pistol has a smooth gray patina with minor pitting overall. Most of the silver inlay remains on the barrel. The side plate is missing a screw. The stock is also good with exception of some minor dings and scratches with a chip missing near the trigger guard and on the forearm (right side).
Thumbnail 3160 Pair of French Mutzig Production Military 1842 Percussion Pistols Dated 1847 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2250 A) Mutzig Percussion Pistol. Produced without sights, with "crown/ W" and "crown/ S" on the upper left flat, "1847" on the upper right, (both pistols) "MR" on the right and "M1842" on the tang. The back action lock plate is marked "Mre Rle/ de Mutzig" behind the checkered hammer. Smooth stock, with a metal ramrod, faint stamps on the left side, and a steel cap on the bird's head butt. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good, with a mixed brown and gray patina on the metal components, dings on the muzzle, and light handling marks overall. Stock is very good, with sharp markings, numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically needs adjustment. B) As "A", with sharper detail on the left hand stock stamps. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 58 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: As "A", except mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3161 Liege Proofed European Percussion Pistol with Engraving and Carved Wood Accents Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Dovetail blade and fixed notch sights on the swamped barrel, with a pair of Liege proofs on the left flat, "L" on top, and floral and zig-zag engraving on the tang. No markings are visible on the lock plate, with a percussion bolster set into the cut down flashpan. Checkered full length pistol grip stock with a wood ramrod, raised floral carved accents around the ramrod pipes, trigger guard finial and upper tang, a dog engraved on the trigger guard and a floral patterned steel buttcap. BBL: 6 3/4 inch swamped octagon Stock: Gauge: 68 Finish: brown/bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine with a strong twist brown steel pattern on the barrel, with some minor fading and spotting. The lock plate, tang and furniture show a mixed gray patina, with areas of yellow tint and mild spotting overall, along with a break in the rear trigger guard finial. Stock is fine, with cracking at the muzzle and wrist, scattered chips and pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3162 English Barber & Boaler Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Blade front and notch rear sights, with "NEWARK" on the top flat of the barrel, two "crown/ scepter" proofs on the upper left flat, and floral engraving on the tang. Zig-zag and stand of flag engraving on the hammer, with the lock marked "BARBER/ &/ BOALER" and fitted with a high fenced flashpan and safety bar. Full length stock, with a bone tipped ebony ramrod, pineapple trigger guard finial, silver inscription panel behind the tang, checkered wrist and round butt. BBL: 8 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 62 Finish: brown/bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good with a well-defined twist pattern on the barrel, a light gray patina on the lock and a darker patina on the trigger guard and ramrod pipes. Some mild handling marks overall. Stock is also good with a crack present in the left side of the forearm, pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3163 Frederic Barnes Double Barrel Percussion Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Made by Frederic Barnes, this massive double barrel pistol features Damascus barrels and all other metal parts casehardened. The top of the solid concave barrel rib is marked "F. BARNES LONDON". The lock plate, hammers, barrel tang, trigger guard, buttcap and breech plug are lightly floral engraved with a band at the rear of the rib. Each lock plate is marked "F BARNES". Brass bead front sight, iron swivel ramrod with button head, double triggers and mounted with a full one-piece stock with checkered grip, butt compartment and silver thumb rectangle. BBL: 7 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 65 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel has a dark patina with minor pitting and much of the Damascus pattern remaining. The ramrod swivel base has come loose from the barrels and needs to be reattached. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth brownish gray patina. The stock is ill-fitting to the barrels and remains very good with a few scattered minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings and engraving are clear. The action functions fine, but the left trigger sticks back.
Thumbnail 3164 European Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 The barrel gauges at approximately .64 caliber with a 4" long section of a chiseled military motif at the breech followed by an illegible marker's marking which appears to be "P. Massin". The barrel has a brass blade front sight with an engraving at the muzzle. The chiseled military motif extends to the hammer, lock plate, side plate, upper tang, trigger guard, stock thumb shield, and buttcap. The chiseled motif was once highlighted in gold. The full length stock has all iron furniture and is carved around the upper tang and along the ramrod channel. Complete with a brass tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 12 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 64 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina with extensive minor pitting. Scattered traces of gold remain on the chiseled pattern (strongest on the lock plate and thumb shield). The stock has been crudely repaired in the grip area and a few repairs on the forearm, otherwise the stock is fair with some minor dings and scratches and some chipping around the buttcap.
Thumbnail 3165 European Percussion Converted Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2000 Extensive research from consignor indicates that this pistol was possibly the work of the great Spanish gunmaker Esquibel. This pistol was originally produced as a flintlock pistol in the late 18th Century and then received a percussion conversion modification circa 1820s-1840s. The barrel gauges at approximately .60 caliber. The top of the barrel at the breech has a brass inlaid running stag maker's proof and the number "2" is marked on the upper tang. There are no other markings. The buttcap, trigger guard, decorative engraved two-piece side plate, ramrod pipes and front blade sight are brass. The full length stock features a relief craved scroll pattern around the mounts and has a horn forend tip. Complete with a wooden ramrod. BBL: 11 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 60 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 2 Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled brown patina with some minor spotting and pin point pitting which extend to the hammer. The lock plate has a smooth gray patina overall with traces of original case colors near the bolster. The brass has a mixed patina. The stock is good with a couple minor cracks and some minor handling marks along with a repaired chip and some missing chips near the buttcap. The ramrod is missing the tip.
Thumbnail 3166 Pair of Waters Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3500 A) Waters Flintlock Pistol with Birmingham Proofed Silver Fittings. Produced without sights and in identical configurations, in the style of most pistols of the era. The barrel is decorated with floral patterns on the flats and tang, with "PRO" and "VEI" stamped on the left flat. Similar engraving is present on the hammer and lock plate, along with a banner reading "WATERS" in front of the hammer. Furniture is finished in silver, with lion passant, anchor, "C" and "CF" hallmarks on the engraved acorn finial trigger guard, anchor and lion on the inscription, silver wire inlay in the grip area and a grotesque face buttcap with lion and anchor stamps. BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 60 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good, showing a mixed brown and gray patina with mild spotting and pitting overall. The stock is fine as repaired, with a crack running around the breech area, a replaced patch of wood below the lock plate, a few other chips and cracks, and mild pressure dents. Does not hold on half-cock, otherwise functions. B) As described in A. BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 60 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good with a mixed brown and gray patina with light spotting overall, areas of pitting, and dings on the muzzle. Stock is very good, with a small crack visible behind the lock plate, mild pressure dents and scratches. Some mild wear is present on the grip shield, otherwise the silver shows a fine dark patina. Half-cock notch is absent, otherwise mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3167 Pair of Ketland & Company Lock Plate Marked English Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Ketland & Co. Flintlock Pistol. Dovetail blade front and fixed notch rear sights, with a fine twist pattern on the barrel, gold wash around the touchhole, and floral engraving on the tang. Vine pattern borders are present on the lock and hammer, with a roller frizzen and half cock safety, marked "W./ KETLAND/ & Co" under the fence. Checkered full length stock, with a bone tipped ramrod, dual wedges, silver escutcheons, pineapple finial on the engraved trigger guard, silver inscription oval and round butt. BBL: 8 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 64 Finish: brown/bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good with a strong pattern on the barrel and a mixed gray patina on the other steel components, showing light handling marks overall, scuffing near the touchhole from the flint, and "m/ g" carved into the rear trigger guard finial. Stock is good, with a mended patch on the left side near a wedge, cracks around and on the reverse from the lock plate, pressure dents and scuffs. Mechanically very good. B) As A, with a horn ramrod tip. BBL: 8 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 64 Finish: brown/bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good, with a strong pattern on the barrel and mixed patina on the rest of the steel. Dings and dents are visible on the barrel, "63" scratched into the trigger guard, and scattered handling marks. Stock is fair, with sections of absent wood replaced with patches and filler material, pinned repairs at the tip, scratches dents and re-cut checkering. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3168 Cominazzo Marked Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2500 The half octagon smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .54 caliber. The top barrel flat has an illegible marking in front of "COMINAZZO". The barrel and forearm have been shortened to the current lengths. Artfully shaped side plate and a goddess chiseled on the scroll engraved lock plate. The front of the hammer has a head of a god while the cock spur has been artfully shaped into a figure of a goddess. An additional goddess appears on the front of the frizzen. The trigger guard has an engraved floral motif. The stock has a flared butt, a bust of a goddess on the buttcap, and a chiseled thumb shield featuring three goddesses. Complete with a shortened ornate iron ramrod. BBL: 10 1/4 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as shortened (see above). The metal surfaces have been cleaned bright and there is some minor pitting. There are several repairs (including contrasting wood filled repairs) mostly in the grip area, otherwise the revarnished stock is fair with a couple small missing chips and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3169 Fine Barbar London Marked Queen Anne Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Produced without sights, with a cannon-style screw barrel, "LONDON" on the breech and light engraving on the breech and tang. The underside of the frame is marked "BARBAR" next to the "crown/ V" and "crown/ GP" proofs, with a lightly engraved hammer and combination frizzen spring/ fence. Smooth grip, with raised relief carved "clamshell" on the top of grip behind and around the tang, a cut-through (pierced) silver-plate opposite the lock and a grotesque silver face on the butt. BBL: 5 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 56 Finish: bright/silver Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine with some light spotting and handling marks on the metal, a dark patina on the silver and some mild dents on the fine wood. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3170 John Williams Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The tapered cannon shaped smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .62 caliber with an engraved band at the breech. "JOHN WILLIAMS" is marked under the flash pan. Light engraving on the trigger guard, hammer, and lock plate. One piece grip with carving around the engraved upper tang, an engraved thumb shield, a decorative plate on left flat, and a chiseled grip cap. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned some time ago and are now aging again. The grip cap retains tarnished silver in the protected areas with the balance a mostly brown patina. There is some scattered minor pitting. The grip is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3171 Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol with Carved Stock Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Likely Turkish in origin, this elaborately carved stock pistol features a barrel that gauges at approximately .62 caliber with a crescent moon and star pattern near the breech along with unidentified markings and the top near the muzzle has a four pointed star inlay. The left side of the barrel at the breech has a "crown/specter" proof. The hammer and lock plate also feature the star and crescent moon pattern, with unidentified markings on the lock plate in front of the hammer. Lock plate has a hammer safety. The buttcap, trigger guard, thumb shield and side plate are engraved with cut outs on the buttcap. Engraved German silver accents outline the lock plate and upper tang. The stock has a scroll and punch dot carving on the forearm and grip area, iron forend cap and a flared butt. Complete with an ivory tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 12 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The lock plate retains half of a dull blue finish. The remaining iron surfaces have been cleaned at one time and are now beginning to age again, with some minor pitting mostly on the barrel. The stock is very good with numerous minor handling marks. The carving remains crisp.
Thumbnail 3172 Joseph Liverpool Superposed Barrel Brass Flintlock Tap Action Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured circa 1770 to 1790. Brass frame and barrels with an iron trigger guard and one-piece walnut grip. Rifled barrels gauge at approximately .45 caliber. The sides of the frame have a patriotic motif with "JOSEPH" on the left and "LIVERPOOL" on the right. The trigger guard has an engraved floral blossom. The brass barrels are marked "6" and "7" with the number corresponding to the matching numbers on the left side of the breech plug. "Crown/GP" and "crown/V" proofs are stamped on the underside of the breech plug. Has a bar safety and thumb shield. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. Overall the brass has a polished appearance with some minor handling marks. The trigger guard has a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The grip has been repaired near the frame, otherwise very good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3173 Pair of Silver Mounted Miquelet Pistols Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Miquelet Pistol. This lot consists of two identical flintlock pistols. The part octagon smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .62 caliber with "DAMASSE" marked on the top flat. The barrel is also engraved at the breech with a "crown/M" on the top flat and a band at the mid-point. The upper tang and trigger guard are engraved. Full length stock with a metal band on the forearm near the muzzle. The back of the grip area has two engraved overlays. Flared butt with floral design on the cap. Complete with a replacement wooden ramrod. BBL: 5 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina with some protective coating remaining. The trigger guard retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and a couple minor pressure dents. B) As described in "A". BBL: 5 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark brown patina with traces of original Damascus pattern and some protective coating remaining. The trigger guard retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The forearm has a minor crack (right side) and a small missing chip (left side), otherwise the stock is fine with some minor handing marks and a minor dent near the left stock flat.
Thumbnail 3174 Engraved Beckley Oxford Damascus Percussion Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Fixed sights, with lock plate marked "BECKLEY OXFORD" and the top of the Damascus barrel marked "OXFORD" at the breech. Scroll engraved hammer, lock plate, trigger guard, and upper tang, with two silver bands on the breech plug. Full length stock with checkered grip area, single barrel wedge and swivel iron ramrod. BBL: 10 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good plus. The barrel retains 30% of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown-gray patina. The trigger guard retains 50% bright original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The breech plug retains traces of original case colors and the lock plate retains traces of original silvered out case colors, with the balance a gray patina. There is some minor spotting. The stock is very good with a missing minor chip near the trigger guard and a series of minor pressure dents on the bottom of the grip area, along with numerous minor dings and scratches. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3175 Cased Pair of Fine Ulrich Roos & Son Percussion Target Pistols with Accessories Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 A) Ulrich Roos & Son Percussion Target Pistol. This lot consists of two identical Ulrich Ross & Sons engraved Percussion Pistols with case and accessories. The fluted octagon rifled barrel gauges at approximately .50 caliber and has a blade front sight. A "crown/V" proof is stamped on the barrel at the breech and on the breech plug, with a Liege "ELG" proof on the left side of the barrel near the breech. The number "1" is marked on the upper tang which has a notch rear sight. Scroll engraved casehardened hammer, lock plate, upper tang, breech plug, spur trigger guard and buttcap. The lock plate is marked "ULRICH ROOS / & SOHN / IN STUTTGART". The pistol has a set trigger. The stock has a high relief carving on the forearm with checkering on the grip area and a single barrel wedge. Complete with a wood case lined in green velvet and accessories which include a double face power flask with the image of a boy and stag, two screwdrivers, wrench, wad cutter, single conical bullet mold with cast round, two percussion cap containers with some caps, ramrod, cleaning rod, powder measure and key. BBL: 9 1/2 inch octagon Stock: relief carved walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 1 Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 90% plus original blue finish with some minor thinning and extensive minor spotting. The remaining surfaces have faded to a silver-gray patina overall. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. There are a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The case is fine with two cracks on the front lid on a long side and a long crack on top of the lid, with some minor wear on the lining. The accessories are fine. B) As described in "A" but with the number "2" marked on the upper tang. BBL: 9 1/2 inch octagon Stock: relief carved walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 2 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor thinning and minor spotting overall. The remaining surfaces have faded to a silver-gray patina overall. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and a few minor pressure dents with a minor gash behind the upper tang. There are a few minor nicks along with a shallow gash (left side) in the overall crisp checkering.
Thumbnail 3176 Pair of Rofs Edinburgh Marked Flintlock Dueling Pistols Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 A) Rofs Edinburgh Production Flintlock Dueling Pistol. Blade and notch sights with "Rofs Edinburgh" on the top flat, silver bands on the breech and an engraved tang. Scroll engraved lock plate, with "Rofs" marking, safety bar, roller frizzen and dual fences. Checkered stock, with a brass tipped ramrod, engraved finger rest trigger guard, inscription plate on the wrist and a round butt with floral engraved cap. BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 64 Finish: brown/gray Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good with a strong twist pattern on the barrel, and a mixed gray patina on the lock plate. A crack is forming in the hammer. Stock is very good with mild scratches and dents. Mechanically very good. B) As described in "A". BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 64 Finish: brown/blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel shows a strong twist pattern, with a dull gray patina on the tang and lock plate. 30% original blue finish remains on the protected areas of the trigger guard. Some mild handling marks overall. Stock is good with pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3177 Pair of Liege Proofed European Single Shot Percussion Pistols Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 A) European Single Shot Percussion Pistol. This lot consists of a pair of European single shot percussion pistols. Fixed sights with the Damascus barrel gauging at approximately .50 caliber percussion and the number "1" marked on top of the barrel at the breech and a Liege "ELG" proof stamped on the left side. There are no maker markings. Has a set trigger. Floral engraved upper tang, hammer, lock plate, grip cap, and spur trigger guard. The stock has a shell carved forend tip, single barrel wedge, checkered grip area and flared butt. BBL: 10 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel retains 40% of the Damascus pattern with the balance between a smooth gray and smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting. The stock is fine with a pair of cracks near the upper tang on the left side and some minor handling marks. There are some very scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Action needs work as the hammer does not hold a full cock position. B) As described in "A", but with the number "2" on top of the barrel at the breech. BBL: 10 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel retains 30% of the Damascus pattern with mostly a smooth gray patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. There is some minor flash pitting and some minor pitting near the muzzle. The hammer has been broken and repaired with the crack still visible. The stock is very good with a minor crack on the left flat and some minor handling marks. There are some very scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3178 Very Fine Civil War Era London Armoury Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle-Musket Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4500 This is an exceptional example of a high quality Pattern 53 Rifle-Musket that was manufactured by London Armoury in 1862. This is a regulation pattern 1853 rifle-musket with finely blued barrel, casehardened lock, hammer and a smooth walnut stock. The left side of the barrel between the tang and rear sight is stamped with three proof marks (two crown/2, one crown/V) flanked by "L.A.C." The forend cap, trigger guard, and buttplate are brass. The lock plate is stamped with the Queen's "crown/V.R." which is usually only found on British Army P53 muskets with "1862 / L.A.Co." stamped ahead of the hammer. There is a nipple shield with a brass chain attached to the trigger guard sling swivel. The smooth stock has an oil finish with "J.SMILES" stamped behind the trigger guard, small "WH" stamped on the left stock flat, and the number "11" on the left side of the buttstock. The right side of the buttstock is stamped with a clear and crisp double roundel marking: "London ARMOURY CO. BERMONDSEY" in the outer circle and dated "1862" in the center. There are three barrel bands with a sling swivel attached to the front band which is marked "L.A.C." Complete with a swelled tipped iron ramrod. BBL: 39 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel has 70% original blue with the balance having faded to a plum patina with streaks of original blue finish remaining. The barrel bands retain 60% of the original high polished blue finish. The lock plate and hammer has 30% of the original case colors, otherwise a smooth gray patina. The buttplate, trigger guard, and forend cap have a smooth attractive aged patina. The stock is excellent with some minor dings and scratches. The stock markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3179 Scarce Westley Richards Monkey Tail Breech Loading Percussion Musketoon Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2000 Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with ".483/ .450" stamped behind the rear sight and "WHITWORTH*PATENT" ahead. The chamber area is marked "70 GRAINS C" on top and a set of proofs on the left next to "683". The "monkey tail" breechblock is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS/ PATENT" and the lock plate is marked "1866" in a triangle next to "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co". Smooth straight grip stock with a single barrel band/ bayonet lug, "M A" stamped on the left side near the brass trigger guard, sling swivels and a brass buttplate. BBL: 32 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: 683 Condition: Very good plus, with traces of original brown finish, the balance a blue brown patina. Stock shows service use with a number of pressure dents and dings, yet is still solid. Mechanically tight.
Thumbnail 3180 Enfield-Pattern Two Band Tower Percussion Rifle Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The lock is marked with a crown behind the hammer and "TOWER" below the bolster. The left side of the barrel at the breech has three proofs and the number "25" stamped twice. Blade and ladder sights, with two barrel bands, forend cap, sling swivels, nipple cover with brass cain, and iron ramrod. The front barrel band is marked "F. PRESTON". All blue finish, with a smooth straight grip stock with a smooth iron buttplate. Bayonet lug for bare style bayonet mounted on right side of forward barrel. No bayonet is included. BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 60% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with the barrel bands having a mottled gray patina. The stock is fine with a few minor gouges and a small hairline crack near the upper tang, along with some minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches.
Thumbnail 3181 British Military Style Percussion Musket Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $900 - 1300 The barrel gauges at approximately .75 caliber and has a bayonet lug on top near the muzzle, a missing rear sight (slot unfilled), and British crown/GP and V proofs on the left side at the breech. The forend cap, ramrod pipes, trigger guard, and flat buttplate are brass, with unidentified markings on the trigger guard and buttplate tang. The lock plate is marked with a rearing lion in front of the hammer. Complete with an iron ramrod and leather sling. BBL: 39 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 75 percussion Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel and action have a mottled brown-gray patina with some minor spotting and pitting. The brass has a mixed aged patina. The buttstock has been repaired, otherwise the lightly sanded and reoiled stock is very good with a minor crack on the left stock flat and a chunk of wood missing around the rear barrel wedge, along with numerous minor dings, scratches, and pressure marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3182 Collector's Lot of Two British Snider Patent Breech Loading Carbines Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1700 A) British Snider Breech Loading Carbine. Snider patent marking on trapdoor hinge and "B.S.A. Co." marked on trapdoor. Lock plate marked with a large crown/G.P." and "B.S.A. & Mco / 1875". Brass trap door buttplate (two piece cleaning rod included) and trigger guard. Blade and folding ladder rear sight on rifled barrel. Various proofs are present with "R9 / C / 50" stamped on buttplate tang. Single barrel band and saddle ring mounted behind trigger guard. BBL: 19 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: C683 Condition: Very good. The carbine retains a patch of original blue finish on the barrel at the breech and traces of silvered out original case colors on the lock plate with the balance a mottled gray patina. There is some minor pitting which is mostly present on the cleaned barrel band. The brass has a mixed patina. The stock is very good, with some minor pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. B) Snider patent marking on casehardened trapdoor with the casehardened lock plate marked "1877" and "F.A.". Blade and folding ladder sights on rifled barrel. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and forend cap. Two barrel bands with front band having a bayonet lug numbered "A599" and sling swivel. Nearly full length straight grip stock with buttstock sling swivel and slotted iron ramrod. BBL: 21 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 577 Finish: bright/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: A599 Condition: Good. The barrel and bands have a smooth brown-gray patina with some minor pitting. The lock, hammer, and trapdoor retain traces of original case colors fading to a silver-gray patina. The brass has a polished appearance with a darker patina on the buttplate which has numerous minor dings. The trigger guard is ill-fitting. The reoiled stock is also good with some minor dings and scratches with a couple minor cracks on the buttstock (right side) and a few minor gouges on the forearm (left side). Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3183 Rare Colonel LeMat Brevette Marked Pinfire/Percussion Revolver Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Also known as the "Grapeshot", this is 1 of approximately 1,000 Belgian Brevete revolvers produced. The top barrel flat is marked "COLONEL A. LEMAT BREVETE" . The rear face of the cylinder is marked with the oval "E / LG / *", the number "3" and a "crown / V" proofmarks, one flute is stamped with a "1" and the initials "FR" are marked on the front face. There is a "crown / EL" and "crown / V" proof on the left rear barrel flat and the "crown / V" appears on the lower barrel and frame ahead of the cylinder. The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. The upper barrel is 11mm and the lower barrel gauges between a 20 and 16 gauge. The barrel is fitted with a high pinched front sight and a notch in the hammer serves as the rear sight. There is a center mounted articulated insert in the hammer for firing the percussion barrel. Ejector rod mounted on the right side of the upper barrel, checkered hammer, swinging loading gate and fitted with two piece smooth walnut grips with a lanyard ring mounted on the butt cap. BBL: 6 1/4 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 11 mm pinfire/20 gauge Finish: white Grips: walnut Serial Number: 3023 Condition: Good. The revolver has been cleaned and the metal surfaces remain bright with some scattered small areas of discoloration and minor pitting. The grips are good with a few overall minor dings and dents. The markings and proofs are crisp and clear. The mechanics are excellent.
Thumbnail 3184 Mangeot & Comblain Marked Double Action Percussion Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3000 The top barrel flat is marked "MANGEOT / BREVETE / COMBLAIN" and the left rear flat is marked with a "crown/R" proof mark. The frame, hammer and trigger guard are engraved with floral scroll designs. Dove tailed fixed blade front and notch rear sights, side mounted hammer and fitted with a one piece finely checkered grip with lightly engraved butt cap with cap compartment, with shell design engraved on the lid. BBL: 6 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 percussion Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting around the percussion nipples and on the breech end of the barrel. There are traces of the original finish in protected areas and the ram rod retains 80% thinning original blue finish. The grip is good showing moderate to heavy wear and some scattered minor dings and dents. The engraving and markings are clear. The cylinder doesn't lock up, otherwise the action is fine.
Thumbnail 3185 Scarce Massachusetts Arms Adams' Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 4500 Fixed sights, with the top strap marked "MANUFACTURED BY/ MASS. ARMS CO./ CHICOPEE FALLS.", "KERR'S PATENT/ APRIL 14. 1857" on the loading lever and "ADAMS' PATENT/ MAY 30 1863" on the left side of the frame. Matching numbers on the frame and cylinder, with smooth trigger, checkered hammer and checkered grips with back strap knuckle and a steel buttplate. BBL: 6 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 38 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 294 Condition: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray patina along with some pitting on the trigger guard, scattered spotting, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. A chip is absent from the hammer. Grip is fine, with the screw absent and dents and small chips visible. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3186 Scarce Unmarked Victor Colette Patent Gravity Feed Repeating Pistol Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3500 Premiered at the Paris World Fair of 1855, Liege gunsmith Victor Colette combined the form and purpose of a European target or parlor pistol with the function of the American Volcanic repeater; what at first glance could be mistaken for a ventilated rib, is in fact a tube magazine for self contained 10.5 mm cartridges, similar to the Volcanic Rocket Ball. Unlike the Volcanic, the magazine is gravity fed; after firing, the shooter raises his pistol 90 degrees and pulls back the hammer, which is linked to a rising breechblock that moves in position to accept the cartridge and falls into place at full cock, landing on a conical projection which drives the cartridge into the breech. Fixed blade and notch sights on the magazine, which has a flip-open door in the front for loading. Marked on the underside of the barrel is "VC 371", the left rear is marked with a "crown/V" and oval Liege proof mark, scroll engraving on the frame sides, bottom and trigger guard, and the trigger guard is German silver with a finger spur. Checkered long spur hammer, with a tang mounted hammer safety. Serrated one-piece grip with carved flats and an engraved metal butt. BBL: 8 1/2 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 10.55 mm Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: VC371 Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth silver gray patina with some minor pitting on the frame. The grip is also very good with a few minor dings and dents. The engraving is crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3187 Deane & Son Adams Patent Revolver with Scarce Joseph Brazier Loading Lever Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Dovetail blade front and fixed notch rear sights, with "DEANE & SON, 30, KING WILLIAM ST, LONDON BRIDGE" on the top strap and barrel, with light scroll and floral engraving and a hinged loading lever on the left side marked "JOSEPH BRAZIER'S PATENT No694" on the arm. "Crown/ V" and "crown/ GP" proofs are present between the chambers on the cylinder, with scroll engraving on the frame and trigger guard, checkered hammer and a smooth trigger. Checkered one piece walnut grip, with an engraved steel grip cap. Though the exact number of Brazier loading levers is unknown, the highest known number is around 900. BBL: 6 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 44 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: checkered walnut Serial Number: 25035 Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish, showing a smooth gray patina on the muzzle, back strap and high edges, areas of brown patina, and scattered handling marks. 90% case colors are present on the cylinder, with a silver patina on the hammer and edges. Mild spotting on the loading arm. Grip is excellent, with light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3188 Excellent Cased Pair of English Double Barrel Percussion Pistols Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 7000 A) R. Burnand Double Barrel Percussion Pistol in Case with Accessories. German silver bead and groove sights, with the top of the barrel group marked "RICHARD BURNAND, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE", floral engraving on the muzzles, London "GP" and "V" proofs on the underside and scrollwork at the breech. A pair of cleanout screws are mounted on the sides. Scroll engraving is also present on the casehardened hammers and frame, along with the blue trigger guard. A floral pattern is present on the head of the swiveling ramrod. Checkered one-piece grip, with a blank inscription shield on the rear and a floral engraved capbox on the butt. In a green felt lined hardwood case, with an inscription plate on top, a paper label reading "RICHd. BURNAND/ SUCCESSOR TO JOHN GARDNER/ GUN MAKER/ 111, PILGRIM STREET/ NEWCASTLE ON TYNE" inside the lid, nipple wrench, ramrod/ cleaning rod, mold/ cutter marked "No. 40" and a "SYKES" marked powder flask. BBL: 4 1/4 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 50 Finish: casehardened/blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent. The casehardened parts show 97% bright and vivid colors, with some light spotting and handling marks. A minor amount of pitting is present on the muzzle. 95% original blue remains on the trigger guard, with hints of a brown patina, and strong niter blue is present on the triggers. Grip is excellent, with a few dings on the sharp checkering. Case is very fine, with two minor cuts in the otherwise excellent original label and minor wear on the lining. Mechanically excellent. B) As described in "A". BBL: 4 1/4 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 50 Finish: casehardened/blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent with bright and vivid casehardening, strong blue finish, sharp checkering and excellent action.
Thumbnail 3189 J. Krider Marked Philadelphia Double Barrel Percussion Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4500 German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with a fine brown finish on the barrels, "KRIDER/ PHILa" on the breech, and scroll engraving on the upper tang. Back action scroll engraved locks, with "KRIDER" on each side, fish head pattern hammers and dual triggers with scroll engraved guard. Checkered stock, with a brass tipped ramrod, German silver ramrod slot and escutcheons, and inscription panels on the wrist and the flat butt. BBL: 8 1/4 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 45 Finish: brown/blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine with 90% of the original brown finish on the barrels, with only light scratches and very mild edge wear, 90% original bright case colors, strongest in the protected areas. 90% of the original blue remains on the trigger guard, showing only mild wear. Wood is also excellent with minor scratches and little varnish loss. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3190 Scarce Engraved French Noel System 10-Shot Pill-Lock Turret Pistol Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,750.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4750 Using a vertically oriented turret, this pill lock double action pistol can fire 10 rounds in one loading. Blade front and notch rear sights, with extensive floral and scroll pattern etching and engraving, with dot patterns on the barrel and grip straps and cut-through sections on the side plates. Smooth grips. Matching numbers are present on the butt, trigger, hammer and left side plate. BBL: 3 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 7 mm pill primed Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: 287 Condition: Very good with scattered brown spotting on the bright steel, with scattered handling marks and scratches. The etching is well defined. Grips are good, with dings. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3191 Unique Hollis Solid German Silver Stocked and Elaborately Engraved Percussion Pistol Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4500 Silver blade front and notch rear sights, with scroll engraving at the muzzle, a set of gold and silver bands at the muzzle and breech, and "HOLLIS CHELTENHAM" on the top flat. The breech plug is also engraved, with a golden proof stamp. The lock plate is German silver, fitted flush with the stock and both engraved with scroll designs, leafy burst accents on the forearm, fish head design on the hammer, an inscription oval on the rear of the grip, and a steel trapdoor installed in the flared butt. BBL: 5 1/2 inch octagon Stock: German silver Gauge: 47 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel is bright with mild pitting and attractive inlays. Some signs of polishing are present on the stock, with mild handling marks. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3192 Moore & Woodward London Side by Side Percussion Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The upper tang is script marked "Moore & Woodward / 64 St. James STT. / LONDON". Smooth bore barrels with an engraved band at the muzzles. There is a fixed notch rear sight on the frame and a single bead front sight on the solid rib, which has a wedge of scroll engraving at the breech. Pairs of British proofs (crown/GP, crown/V) are present on the underside of both barrels. Fish sculpted hammers have engraved floral scrollwork and engraved screw heads. The floral scroll engraving extends to the frame, and trigger guard. Fitted with a finely checkered one piece grip with blank silver oval wrist escutcheon and a floral blossom engraved butt compartment. Complete with an iron swivel ramrod. BBL: 3 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 50 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The pistol retains traces of a period refurbished blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina with evidence of being cleaned and some minor pitting. The markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. The grip is very fine with some minor dings. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3193 French Flintlock Belt Pistol Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,575.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,700.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1700 This 18th century French pistol was manufactured without sights and the lock plate script inscribed "Batise au / Carmme". The top of the barrel is flat with an engraved gilt floral design featured on the breech end of the barrel. All steel furniture with steel tipped wooded ramrod. The side plate and trigger guard have a floral engraving. Nicely figured full length stock with relief carving along with inlaid silver wire scroll work on the wrist and drop point panels. Flared butt with buttcap featuring an engraved compartment. BBL: 6 3/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The pistol has a smooth dark gray patina with some minor pitting. The side plate is missing a screw. The stock is very good with a minor chip and chunk of wood missing near the lock plate, along with some scattered minor handling marks and some silver wire absent. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3194 Attractive Pair of Gold Banded Irish Traveling Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 5500 A) William Pattison Gold Banded Flintlock Pistol. Blade and notch sights, with a pair of gold bands on either end of the breech, feathered pattern engraving on the tang, and "Wm PATTISON/ *N.L.VADY*" on a gold stamp in the top flat. Limavady, originally known as Newtown Limavady or Leim a' Mhadaidh, is a small town in Londonderry County, Northern Ireland. The lock plate is marked "PATTISON", with border engraving on the lock, frizzen and fancy hammer, a roller equipped frizzen spring, pineapple engraved trigger guard finial and a scene of a bird seated in a field on the guard. Smooth one piece stock, with an ebony ramrod, silver inscription oval opposite the lock, inscription shield behind the tang and a lightly engraved steel buttcap. BBL: 4 1/4 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 65 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel shows a mixed gray patina with hints of brown, light handling marks and excellent detail on the stamp. The lock and lock hardware are a darker gray. Stock is also fine, with a crack in the right side of the forearm and extending from the tang, mild scratches and dents, and a few tiny chips. Mechanically excellent. B) As A. BBL: 4 1/4 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 67 percussion Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine, as A, minus the crack in the forearm, with more dings on the underside of the stock.
Thumbnail 3195 Superb Lancaster Double Action Pepperbox Pistol Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $8000 - 12000 An outgrowth and evolution of the "Howdah" pistols used as point defense weapons by big game hunters, Charles Lancaster's multi-barreled pistols used a pepperbox-style action in conjunction with large, man-stopping brass cased cartridges to deliver a rate of fire and striking power that was among the best available in it's day. Though never a standard issue weapon with the British colonial forces, many officers chose Lancasters over the standard issue revolvers due to these attributes. Silver blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight, with the top barrel flue marked "CHARLES LANCASTER. PATENT. 151. NEW BOND ST. LONDON", "476 C.F." in the left flue, "55" on the bottom and each barrel is marked on the sides with the London "crown/ GP" and "crown/ V" proofs and lion proofs. The breechblock is marked with a "V" proof at the rear of each barrel, "CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT" in a circle in the middle of the firing pin holes, "55" assembly number on the underside and the serial number on the trigger guard. The barrel latch is a visible hook on either side of the frame, controlled by a right handed thumb lever, and an ejector is automatically engaged by tipping the barrel, using a cam system similar to the one found on the later Webley revolvers. Attractively niter blued screws and trigger. Grips are checkered English burl walnut with a beautiful grain pattern, extending up to cover most of the frame sides, ending in a sharp bird's head butt with a lanyard swivel. BBL: 6 1/4 inch fluted Stock: Gauge: 476 Finish: blue Grips: deluxe checkered walnut Serial Number: 7698 Condition: Near mint as factory refurbished, with 99% of the bright high polish presentation grade blue finish, showing a few minor handling marks and tiny areas of spotting on the metal, along with some minor tool marks around the screws. The front sight shows a dark patina, and the niter components show a strong fiery color. Grips are excellent, with one or two scratches, fine fit and beautiful grain. Mechanically excellent. As a working arm often taken into harm's way, Lancasters are scarce in any condition, and this piece is a superb example worthy of any collection of British or Colonial firearms.
Thumbnail 3196 Excellent Cased and Engraved J. Beattie London Pepperbox Revolver with Silver Accents and Accessorie Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Light border engraving on the barrel group, with alternating "crown/V" and "crown/GP" proofs in the flues and scroll designs on the screw. The frame, nipple shield, hammer and trigger guard are also scroll engraved, with a belt loop on the left side next to the marking, "J. BEATTIE/ 205 REGENT ST/ LONDON" Checkered one piece hardwood grip with silver wire dot accents around the butt and among the checkering, silver inscription plate on the rear, and a silver buttcap with raised scroll designs. With a green felt lined hardwood case, fitted with a round inscription plate on top, a paper label reading "EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GUN APPARATUS/ J. BEATTIE/ Manufacturer of Guns & Pistols/ 205/ REGENT STREET, LONDON/ Repository for Genuine Second-hand Guns & Pistols by the first Makers/ MAKER OF THE IMPROVED PERCUSSION CAPS" below a stylized depiction of the Royal Coat of Arms, and containing a nipple wrench, screwdriver, 2 cap tins, cleaning rod, bullet mold and a powder flask/ball carrier. BBL: 4 1/2 inch fluted Stock: Gauge: 50 Finish: casehardened/blue Grips: silver mounted walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent, with 95% plus vivid case colors overall, showing a few areas of bright wear and scattered handling marks. The blue components are excellent, with light wear and a small amount of brown patina. The nitre blued belt hook retains 80% bright finish. The trigger guard retains 98% bright original blue. Grips are excellent, with light pressure dents. Case is fine, with scuffing and staining on the label, mild chips and scuffs on the exterior and some fading and wear on the lining of the interior. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3197 Horsley York Large Bore Percussion Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The casehardened smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .75 caliber percussion and has an engraved band at the muzzle and a pair of British proofs on the underside. The casehardened frame features a floral scroll engraving with "HORSLEY / YORK" marked on the left side. Folding trigger with casehardened hammer. Fitted with a finely checkered one piece grip with a silver thumb shield. BBL: 3 inch round Stock: Gauge: 75 percussion Finish: casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. The barrel has some minor pitting. The grip is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and a few minor pressure dents. Overall the checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3198 Richard Hollis & Sons Engraved Percussion Pocket Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with "London FINE TWIST" on the top flat and scroll engraving on the tang and silver banded breech. Engraved German silver lock plate, with "Richd Hollis & Sons" behind the fish head hammer. Checkered stock with German silver fittings, engraved trigger guard, "N.I.H." inscription plate and round butt. BBL: 4 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 40 Finish: brown/German silver Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel shows a rich brown twist pattern, with some edge wear, and fading and pitting at the breech and muzzle. The wrist and trigger guard have been broken and period repaired, with some pressure dents and scratches. Does not hold at full cock, but functions otherwise.
Thumbnail 3199 Engraved English G.H. Kirby Screw Barrel Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The box lock action is engraved with panoplies with the left side marked "G.H. KIRBY" in a banner. The tapered barrel has an engraved band at the muzzle and has a Birmingham proofs. Two more Birmingham proofs are stamped in front of the folding trigger. Engraved sliding safety. Fitted with a finely checkered bag shaped grip with blank diamond shaped silver wrist escutcheon. Complete with a combination barrel key/ramrod. BBL: 1 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 36 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The pistol has a smooth silver gray patina with evidence of being cleaned at one time. There is some pin point pitting. The grip is fine with some minor handling marks, dents and some wear in the overall crisp checkering. Sharp markings and engraving. Mechanically good.
Thumbnail 3200 Pyke Bridgewater Flintlock Pocket Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $950 - 1400 Produced circa 1750 to 1770 with a screw on cannon shaped smooth bore barrel gauging at approximately .43 caliber. The frame features a floral scroll engraving with "PYKE" in a banner on the left side and "BRIDGEWATER" in a banner on the right side. A crown/GP and crown/V proofs are present in front of the trigger guard, which has an engraved floral blossom. The stock has an elaborate silver wire inlay and the grip cap is a silver grotesque mask. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 43 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The pistol has a mottled gray patina. The grip is very good with 75% of the silver wire inlay remaining and some mild handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3201 Engraved British Transition Bar Hammer Percussion Revolver Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Scroll engraved frame, bar hammer, back strap, trigger guard and butt, with an engraved band at the muzzle. The cylinder has British proofs between the chambers at the rear and the barrel underside has a pair of proofs. There are no maker markings. Fitted with two piece checkered walnut grips. BBL: 5 3/8 inch octagon Stock: Gauge: 41 Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 70% original blue finish showing some minor thinning. The remaining surfaces have a smooth brown patina with the frame retaining strong traces of original blue finish. There is some minor to moderate spotting (more prevalent on the barrel). The grips are very fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. A checkered pattern has been added to a grip screw escutcheon on the right panel. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3202 Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Queen Anne Flintlock Pocket Pistol. This lot consists of a pair of miniature Queen Anne flintlock pistols. Manufactured circa 1730 to 1750. The cannon style turned screw off rifled barrel gauges at approximately .36 caliber and has fluting at the breech. Marked "LONDO" (not "London") below the frizzen spring, with the top of the breech plug featuring an engraved shell pattern. The front of the frizzen has a border engraving and the trigger guard has a floral engraving. One piece walnut stock with a silver circular escutcheon behind the upper tang and an elaborate silver grotesque mask as the buttcap. Note that the buttcap has a series of silver hallmarks. Overall length is 6 inches. BBL: 1 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 36 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The iron surfaces have a once cleaned smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the breech plug with some deeper pitting on the hammer, on the frame behind the hammer, and on the trigger guard. The silver is very fine. The stock is very good with evidence of light sanding and some minor dings. Mechanically fine. B) The turned screw-off smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .48 caliber and has an engraved floral type band at the muzzle. The left side of the breech plug is marked "SPENCER" and the right side is marked "LONDON", with a pair proofs on the underside. The frame has an engraved military/patriotic motif. The sliding bar safety and trigger guard are also engraved. Checkered walnut stock with a diamond silver monogrammed escutcheon behind the upper tang. BBL: 1 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 48 Finish: casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The pistol has dark mottled patina with some scattered minor spotting. The grip is very good with some dings and a dent on the bottom and some very scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3203 Pair of Engraved English Style Screw Barrel Tap Action Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2250 A) Double Barrel Tap Action Flintlock Pistol. Produced without sights, with the barrels set in an over and under arrangement with one hammer, flash pan and a sliding safety which locks both. The flash pan has a rotating tap in the bottom, which cuts off access to the lower barrel vent when turned counter-clockwise. Engraved frame, with faint markings in banners. Bag shaped single piece grip, with a set of illegible stampings on the left side. BBL: 3 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good, with a cleaned appearance overall, showing areas of brown amid the gray patina, mild pitting and scattered handling marks. The grip is good, with a number of dents. The top jaw is absent and the tap is frozen. B) As A. BBL: 3 inch round Stock: Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: As A, with the upper jaw and jaw screw present, and a crack in the right side of the grip.
Thumbnail 3204 Unique L. Leroux Paris Marked Percussion Shotgun with Interesting Priming System Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Single German silver bead sight on the fine twist pattern barrel, with the breech section marked "INVon L.LEROUX Bte/ a Paris" next to the priming mechanism. A primer tube runs the length of the right side of the forearm to a manually operated elevator, which brings a primer in line with the pass-though striker and the nipple; the act of firing drops the external hammer on the striker, driving the primer onto the nipple and firing the weapon. Side lock action, marked "L.LEROUX Bte/ a Paris". Smooth straight grip stock, with a bugle-shaped ramrod and a flat butt. With a letter from the National Rifle Association, which states that their Firearms Information Service could find no information on this arm, speculating that it is a prototype made circa 1855-1860, possibly a contemporary of the Maynard priming system. LOP 13 3/4". BBL: 33 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 13 mm Finish: brown/casehardened/blue Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows a rich brown twist pattern, with traces of case color on the breech and other components. The elevator and striker show 80% of the fiery niter blue finish. A crack is present on the right side of the forearm, exposing part of the priming tube, along with some pressure dents and varnish loss. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3205 European Side by Side Percussion Shotgun Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Light engraving on lock plates with "UILLAUME" marked on left lock plate and "BERLEUR" marked on right lock plate. Damascus octagon barrels with ribbing featuring a blade front sight. Floral engraved hammers, trigger guard, and buttplate with the addition of two female figures on the artfully shaped trigger guard. The upper tang is also engraved, featuring a side profile of a goat. Checkered studded half stock with an engraved warrior goddess inlay in front of the trigger guard, raised cheekpiece, and single barrel wedge. LOP 13 7/8". BBL: 31 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 20 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as repaired. The barrels retain 40% of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina with the lock plates retaining 30% silvered out original case colors. The wrist has been repaired and two large chips have been repaired on the forearm, otherwise the revarnished stock is good with most of the varnish remaining, some minor handling marks, and a missing minor chip near the right lock plate. Overall the checkering is crisp. Left hammer needs work.
Thumbnail 3206 Unmarked Percussion Fowling Piece with Silver Mounts Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 Estimate: $700 - 1000 Damascus barrel with single bead sight and iron under rib. No maker markings with a scroll engraved motif on the fish sculpted hammer and lock plate. German silver stock over lays (mostly animal themed) and engraved furniture on the balance, including the patch box. Half stock with checkered wrist and shotgun style buttplate. Complete with wood ramrod. BBL: 34 1/4 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 69 Perc Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel has a smooth artificial brown patina on the front section and a smooth gray patina on the rear section with traces of the Damascus pattern remaining and some scattered minor pitting. The hammer and lock plate have been cleaned. The varnished stock is very good with a minor hairline crack present on the left stock flat and a repaired chip near the upper tang along with some minor handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp. The silver is fine.
Thumbnail 3207 G. Meiner & Son Gold Inlaid Damascus 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Estimate: $700 - 900 Damascus barrels and solid rib marked "CANONS DAMAS-TURC D'ACIER RUBANTES" in gold and single bead sight. Scroll engraved fancy fish sculpted hammers, hammer safeties, and lock plates with the right lock marked "G. MEINER & SOHN" and the left lock marked "IN ALTENBURG". Checkered forearm and straight grip stock with carved scrollwork in the wrist checkering, shotgun style iron buttplate, raised cheekpiece, and wooden trigger guard. LOP 13 3/8". BBL: 31 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 16 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrels retain most of the Damascus pattern with a smooth gray patina and some minor dings and scratches. The hammer and lock plates have a smooth gray patina with traces of silvered out original case colors remaining. The right hammer safety is missing and left hammer needs work (doesn't release properly from the full cock position) and has a replacement screw. The varnished stock is very good with some minor dings and scratches with some wear in the checkering.
Thumbnail 3208 Collector's Lot of Two Percussion English Shotguns Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) English Double Barrel Percussion Damascus Shotgun. The fish sculpted hammer, upper tang, hammer safeties, lock plates, trigger guard, buttplate tang, and patch box are scroll engraved with the lock plates marked "JOSEPH LANG" in an arch. The solid barrel rib has a single bead front sight and a faint J. Blanch & Sons London address with Damascus barrels. Checkered half stock with flat buttplate and wooden ramrod. Silver clean out plug present on the bolsters. LOP 14 1/4". BBL: 29 1/2 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 8 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrels retain 40% of the original Damascus pattern brown with a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth dark patina. There is some minor spotting overall. The engraving remains clear. The wood is good with some minor dings and scratches with a few very small chips missing from the forearm and a hairline crack near the upper tang. Overall the checkering is crisp. B) The approximately 8 gauge Damascus barrel has a single bead sight with the scroll engraved breech plug marked "LONDON". The lock plate and upper tang are also scrolled engraved with "T. WILKES" marked on the lock. Half stock with checkered wrist, single barrel wedge, and horn forend cap. Complete with a brass tipped wooden ramrod. LOP 14". BBL: 30 3/4 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 8 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel retains a fine visible of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown patina overall. The lock plate and trigger guard have a smooth gray patina with a dark patina on the hammer and buttplate. There is extensive oxidation on the buttplate. The trigger guard has been cleaned and has some minor pitting. The refinished stock is good with some scattered minor handing marks, a couple chips missing near the lower tang and a few hairline cracks, with crude re-cut checkering. The forearm has a wood repair (left side), a repaired chip (underside), and a missing chip (right side). The forend cap is loose. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3209 Unique Engraved Unmarked Six Barrel Pepperbox Pistol Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 There are no visible markings on this pepperbox but writer believes it to be of Japanese origin. The frame is iron with a floral engraved silver top strap, scalloped walnut insert in the center and walnut grip and frame panels that extent to the floral engraved nipple shield. The six barrel cluster are fluted and have to be manually rotated. There is a tension latch mounted on the bottom of the nipple shield. Made without sights, although the latch notches on the breechplate could be used as a sight, checkered trigger and iron floral engraved trigger guard with a tang extension. BBL: 4 inch six barrel Stock: Gauge: 32 percussion Finish: brown Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a dark patina with scattered minor oxidation. The grips/panels are crudely secured bolts and square headed nuts, otherwise they are very good with a couple minor gouges, finish wear and scattered minor dings and dents. The action does not function and the barrel group rotates properly. The engraving is clear. An interesting early percussion pepperbox.
Thumbnail 3210 Pair of Cominazzo Miquelet Flintlock Pistols Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 A) Cominazzo Miquelet Pistol. This lot consists of a pair of Cominazzo Miquelet flintlock pistols. The rear round section of the barrel has raised ribs and is marked "COMINAZZO" on the top. The front section of the barrel is multi-faceted (16 sided). The smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .54 caliber. The face of the frizzen is grooved and the hammer is engraved. The two barrel bands, decorative side plate, grip cap, trigger guard and two stock overlays are brass and feature an engraving. An iron belt hook is mounted on the left side of the stock. The stock has a flared butt. Complete with a brass tipped horn ramrod. BBL: 9 1/2 inch part round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina. The brass has a smooth aged patina with the trigger guard polished (traces of engraving remain). Most of the forearm has been lengthened with contrasting wood, otherwise the stock is good with some minor handling marks, a few minor gouges, and a couple missing minor chips. Mechanically good. B) As described in "A". BBL: 9 1/2 inch part round Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting. The brass has a smooth dark aged patina. The buttcap has a few minor cracks and some missing material. The left side of the forearm has a wood filled repair at the tip and there is a repair near the lock plate, otherwise the stock is very good with some minor handling marks and a couple minor missing chips. Mechanically good.
Thumbnail 3211 Elaborate Miquelet Flintlock Pistol with Gold Accents Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Gold accents are featured on top of the barrel from the breech to the muzzle with gold accents extended to the action components, tangs, trigger, and lanyard ring stud. Fixed rear sight positioned on the upper tang. Barrel gauges at approximately .62 caliber. Nicely figured full length stock with ivory lock screw escutcheons and a lanyard ring on the butt. Unique small spherical shaped trigger which is absent of trigger guard. (This is typical of some Russian pistols writer has seen.) BBL: 13 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The remaining iron surfaces have a smooth dark patina. Most of the gold accents remain. The stock is fine with a repaired chip on the butt, a couple hairline cracks on the left stock flat, and some minor handling marks. A tang screw is a replacement. Hammer does not hold a full cock position.
Thumbnail 3212 Elaborate Pair of Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistols with Gold Inlaid Accents and Wire Inlaid Stock Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 6000 A) Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol. This lot consists of a pair of Turkish flintlock blunderbuss holster pistols with gold accents and elaborate wire inlaid full length stock and manufactured circa 1800. This elaborate pair was most likely made for a "CHIEFTAIN" or other high ranking individual The Damascus barrel has a flared muzzle with a 1 1/8 inch opening. The barrel has a gold accented floral type pattern incorporating gold accented bands at the muzzle, at the breech, and near the mid-point. The wide single barrel band is an ornate twisted wire scroll construction with studs and inlaid with two semi-precious stones. The engraved lock plate has gold accents with an unidentified gold accented marking. The hammer has an engraved star pattern. The upper vice jaw has gold accents. Fully gold plated upper tang. The trigger guard, ramrod pipes, buttcap, side plate and thumb escutcheon are German silver. Chiseled military/patriotic motif on the side plate, thumb escutcheon, bottom of grip cap, and trigger guard finial. The trigger guard and buttcap also have a crescent moon and star engraved pattern. The full length stock has an elaborate, well executed wire inlaid pattern, which consists mostly of a scroll pattern. BBL: 7 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 90 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains most of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown patina. The hammer and lock plate have a smooth brown-gray patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth aged brass patina. The stock is fine with a repair in the grip area, a small area of chipping near the lock plate, and a few minor handling marks. Most of the wire inlay and gold accents remain. Mechanically excellent. B) As described in "A". BBL: 7 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 90 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains most of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown patina. The hammer and lock plate have a smooth brown-gray patina. The German silver is fine. The stock is very fine with a long hairline crack in the grip area and some scattered minor handling marks. Most of the silver wire inlay and gold accents remain. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3213 M. Franzini "Mediterranean" Style Metal Stocked Flintlock Miquelet Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $900 - 1300 Front sight dovetail slot and notch rear sight on the "M. FRANZINI" marked ribbed barrel, with scroll engraving at the breech, a grotesque face ahead of the tang, and a set of four engraved brass barrel bands. Some engraving is visible on the lock, with a serrated frizzen face. Metal stock, with ramrod, light engraving, enameled brass disc accents, a brass panel ahead of the lock and a set of engraved brass plates running down the sides of the wrist and buttstock to the slightly flared buttplate. BBL: 47 1/2 inch octagon Stock: metal Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The steel shows a mixed brown patina, with a crack in one of the barrel bands, a fine aged patina on the brass, and mild handling marks and pitting overall. The trigger guard is coming loose at the rear, and the forearm is bending away from the barrel near the front. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3214 Engraved Germanic Wheel Lock with Elaborate Relief Carved Stock Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 6500 The octagon barrel gauges at approximately .62 caliber and has fixed sights with a 6 1/2" long groove extending from the rear sight to the barrel tang. The barrel also has an engraved band at the breech and engraved accents ahead of the rear sight on the top flat, behind the rear sight on the upper left and right flats, and surrounding the front sight. The lock plate has a detailed engraved woodland game scene. A hunter with a spear and three hunting dogs are attacking a rearing bear. In the distance is a cowering bear cub with limbs tightly wrapped around a tree. Double set triggers and finger groove trigger guard. The full length stock features an elaborate deep relief carved scroll pattern accented with brass studs. The left side of the buttstock incorporates a violent wilderness scene showing a bear defending herself against a pack of five furious canine-like creatures. In the distance is a bear cub attempting to seek safety in a tree. The wooden patch box on the right side also features the studded scroll carving along with a hunting dog. ''C.U.B. SCHAROLD WURZBURG 1876,'' is written in ink underneath the aforementioned sliding patch box lid. (Origin unknown, possibly a collector of that period?) The tip of the forearm has three brass bands. Stock has a bare butt with carved scroll pattern. Complete with a wooden ramrod. BBL: 17 1/4 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 62 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The wheel lock has a smooth brown-gray patina with some pin point pitting (mostly on the lock plate). The lock engraving is crisp. The stock is very good with exception of a 7 1/2" long crack on the underside of the forearm, a few scattered hairline cracks, and a minor chip missing near the muzzle (right side), along with some minor handling marks. The rear ramrod pipe is absent.
Thumbnail 3215 Wheeler & Son Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Spring Bayonet Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,750.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2750 The brass barrel has a muzzle opening approximately 1 1/4" and two crown/scepter proofs on the left side at the breech. A 8 3/4" long spring bayonet is mounted to the top of the barrel with the release mechanism on the upper tang. The lock plate is marked "WHEELER / & SON". Brass flat buttplate, trigger guard, and ramrod pipes, with smooth full length straight grip stock. Complete with a horn tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 12 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 1/4 inch Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The brass has a polished appearance. The hammer and lock plate have a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The snap bayonet has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting and an extremely weak spring that does not function. There is a large chunk of wood lose on the right side of the forearm, otherwise the stock is very good with numerous minor dings and scratches (a couple long scratches). Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3216 German 10 Bore Matchlock Musket Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Manufactured early 17th century. Two staged barrel with a blade front sight, with a shallow dovetail for a rear sight. The barrel is secured by a single thin metal barrel band, with octagon breech becoming polygonal, then to round, and marked with indistinct makers mark, a faint proofmark on the upper left flat and the initials "IB" directly ahead of the tang. No markings are present on the long rectangular lockplate, with a swiveling flashpan cover, flash shield, fenced pan and spring loaded stylised monsters head match holder with a wing screw for setting the position of the match. Smooth stock, with a paddle shaped butt with thumb cut-out, foliate finial on the triggerguard, forend straps which are also formed as ram rod pipes, metal tip, thin metal buttplate secured by tacks and a wooden ram rod. BBL: 42 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: hardwood Gauge: 10 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine, with a mixed gray and brown patina on the steel overall. Stock is fair as repaired, with several nailed-in chips and mended cracks. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3217 Matched Pair of Miquelet Pistols Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 A) Miquelet Pistol. This lot consists of a pair of fine Miquelet pistols that most likely are of Spanish origin. The part octagon smooth bore barrel gauges at approximately .65 caliber and the top barrel flat at the breech has a stamped "EDU / MO" proof. A second proof ("MAS / DEU") is marked on the front of the frizzen. The face of the frizzen is grooved. The side plate, trigger guard, buttcap and two stock overlays are brass and feature engraving. A belt hook is mounted on the left side of the stock. The full length stock is raised relief carved around the upper tang and has a flared butt. Complete with a horn tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 65 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The iron surfaces have been cleaned bright at one time and are beginning to age again. There is some minor pitting on the barrel. The brass has a smooth aged patina. Ramrod is missing horn tip. There is a long crack on the underside of the forearm, otherwise the stock is also very good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. B) As described in "A". BBL: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 65 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The iron surfaces have been cleaned bright at one time and are beginning to age again. There is some minor pitting on the barrel. The brass has a smooth aged patina. The stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches with a couple small hairline cracks near the side plate. Mechanically functions, but hammer sticks a bit.
Thumbnail 3218 Indian Katar Armor Piercing Dagger with Dual Mounted Percussion Pistols Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Produced at an unknown date, this katar was later upgraded by adding a pair of box lock percussion pistols to the support arms, running parallel to the blade. Measuring 25 1/8" in overall length, with a blade measuring 14 1/2" long and 2 9/10" wide, with wide double fullers, reinforced tip, Damascus pattern steel and light floral engraving at the base. The hilt measures 11 1/4" long and 3 7/10" wide, with dual grasping bars, concave support arms, and a pair of box lock screw barrel pistols, clamped and screwed into position with light engraving to match the blade, and one marked "TIPURIZ" on the side. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 40 Finish: bright/blue Grips: metal Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good as period modified, showing a mixed gray patina on the katar, with a few areas of brown discoloration and scattered pitting and handling marks. The Damascus pattern is strong on the blade. The pistols are in similar condition, showing traces of a blue patina. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3219 Massive Silver and Gold Inlaid Japanese Matchlock Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 8000 This is a superb example of a massive Japanese matchlock made for royalty. The heavy barrel gauges at 70 caliber and features a gold and silver dragon with finely detailed scales and features 7" back of the muzzle and a silver inlaid mon of circled crossed hawk feathers at the breech end. The symbol is called "Maru niCugai Takanoha" according to consignor notes which also state that this Matchlock belonged to a Prince of secondary rank called "Aki". The muzzle is flared with a massive blade front sight. The rear sight is a large decorative three step block with a sighting groove on top. The barrel appears to have been bright, the hammer arm and pantray are iron and the remaining parts are brass. Mounted with a massive hardwood varnished stock with Japanese characters that consignor translates as "7th year Ansci (tiger) year spring" and after 110 years passed and then owner made the inscription "7th year Kayu Ashiu (Awa Country). Complete with an original ram rod. The matchlock was introduced into Japan by the Portuguese in the middle of the 16th Century and is known throughout the world as the Tanegashima, named after the island of it's original port of entry. Made and used for about 300 years, it is one of the worlds longest utilized guns. BBL: 27 1/4 inch octagon Stock: hardwood Gauge: 70 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows scattered bright areas mixed with brown and gray patina. There is some scattered minor spotting and pitting. All of the gold and silver inlay remain with the mon beginning to dull with age. The stock is very fine with 98% original varnish remaining, which is beginning to craze in areas and showing some minor dings and scratches. The markings on the bottom of the stock remain crisp and clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3220 Highly Scarce Signed Japanese Tachi Sword Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $3500 - 7000 Blade measures 30 1/4" long, with deep single hi on each side, running down into the silver finished habaki, and a wavy hamon. Iron tsuba, 2" thick and 3" wide, cut through and engraved with cherry blossom designs, a pair of copper seppa, and gold accented fuchi and kashira with raised designs of ocean waves. Black silk wrapped rayskin on the tsuka, with floral pattern menuki. The nakago has a pair of drilled-through nakago-ana, and is marked on the right side with an 11 symbol signature. With a hardwood saya, with sparkling green lacquer finish and gold accented iron kojiri. Most tachi-style swords were shortened and remounted to be closer to the katana-style, often obscuring or destroying the original signature of the smith. That is not the case here as this example is signed and of proper length! BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. Mild spotting is visible on the blade, along with a few tiny areas of pitting. A split is present on the right side of the rayskin. Saya is good, with the koiguchi and kurigata absent, scattered dents, lacquer loss, and chipping.
Thumbnail 3221 Japanese Matchlock Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Japanese matchlock pistol with gold and silver inlaid barrel. The pistol is 22-inches long and has a 12 1/2-inch iron barrel. The octagon barrel has a cannon muzzle with inverted "v" front sight. The barrel has a gold inlaid dragon motif on the barrel between the upper barrel band and the muzzle and a silver character inlaid between the upper and lower barrel bands. The pistol has brass barrel bands, lock plate, trigger guard and oval trigger. The lock has an external spring and brass priming pan cover. The stock is lacquer-finished hard wood. The pistol appears to date from the early to mid-19th century. BBL: 12 1/2 inch octagon Stock: hardwood Gauge: 20 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fair. The iron barrel has a dark patina with extensive heavy pitting. Both the gold and silver barrel inlay remain in good condition. The brass lock, barrel bands and furniture have not been polished and have a very attractive age patina. The stock is in good-very good condition and retains much of the original lacquer finish; wear is limited to some minor dents and scratches and a crack in the bottom between the barrel bands.
Thumbnail 3222 Japanese Matchlock Rifle with Gold-Inlaid Barrel Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Eighteenth century Japanese matchlock musket with gold-inlays on the barrel. Attached to the lock is a handwritten tag marked: "Police Reg./Hyogo 31292" on one side and "No. 939/L. 103.4 cm./Caliber 1.4 cm./4 nail hole/maker "Keisuke Sogi"/Cert.prior 1800 A.D.", that identifies the gun maker, caliber and approximate date that the musket was manufactured. The musket measures 49-inches long and has a pin-fastened, 36-inch octagon smoothbore barrel. The barrel has block front and rear sights and is covered with extensive gold dragon motif inlay. The brass lock has an external mainspring and hinged brass priming pan cover. The brass trigger lacks a trigger guard. The hardwood stock has a lacquer finish and a brass lined hole behind the mainspring. BBL: 36 inch octagon Stock: wood Gauge: 56 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has most of the brown lacquer finish with heavy flash pitting at the muzzle and touch hole. The delicate gold inlays are in very good condition. The brass furniture has not been polished and has an attractive untouched patina. The stock remains in very fine overall condition. Most of the lacquer finish is intact and the stock shows minimal handling wear. This is a very good example of a late 18th century Japanese matchlock musket with extensive gold inlays on the barrel.
Thumbnail 3223 Signed Japanese Blade in Shirasaya Mounting Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Blade measures 32 1/2 in total length, with a 7 3/4" long nakago, marked with a 4-symbol signature on the left side below the nakago-ana and a small single symbol above. A wavy hamon is present on the blade. With a plain hardwood tsuka and matching saya, marked with 10 painted symbols on one side. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. A few small cracks are visible on the right side of the blade, with minor spotting and scratches. The tsuba is good, with some light chips and dents, along with a separation forming along the front seam. Saya is fine, with cracks, dings, and separation along both seams.
Thumbnail 3224 John Drisbach Marked Reconversion Flintlock Kentucky Rifle with Incised Carved Stock Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $2500 - 5000 The lock plate is signed "Cupper / VC" and the top barrel flat is signed "John Drisbach". Fixed sights on an octagon rifled barrel that gauges at approximately .58 caliber. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, side plate, crescent buttplate, and patch box are brass. The elaborate monogrammed patch box is finely engraved and has unique bird shaped hardware. (The initials are W.M.?) The full length stock has four barrel wedges with silver escutcheons, silver crescent moon inlay on the cheekpiece, silver thumb escutcheon, and a brass forend cap. Incised carving around the cheekpiece and upper tang with a light incised carving on the forearm. Complete with a hickory ramrod. Appears to be an early production late 18th Century Kentucky. BBL: 44 1/4 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 58 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good as reconverted. The rifle has a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting and some minor flash pitting. The brass has mostly a polished appearance. The stock has been repaired and the forearm has a couple wood filled repairs, otherwise fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3225 Raise Relief Carved Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle with Silver Accents Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 The octagon rifled barrel gauges at approximately .32 caliber and has fixed sights. The top barrel flat at the breech has a brass inlay marked "LS M[illegible] 1844". The lock plate has a floral scroll engraving (faint) behind the hammer. The side plate, trigger guard, crescent buttplate, patch box and forend cap are brass. The full length stock has several silver over lays, a large engraved brass over lay on the underside of the forearm ahead of the trigger guard, and an engraved patch box. The engraving on the patch box, silver cheekpiece over lay, and brass over lay incorporate an eagle/shield motif. The left side of the buttstock has a scroll craving with a checkered pattern below the cheekpiece. The side plate is marked "LS 1844 2 JLS". Complete with a wooden ramrod. BBL: 34 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 32 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor flash pitting that extends to the lock plate. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is fine with a crack at the toe, a few cracks mostly on the forearm (a long crack on the forearm underside), and a few chips missing around the lock plate, along with some minor handling marks. The adjusting screw is absent and the hammer does not release properly from the full cock position when the trigger is pulled.
Thumbnail 3226 L. Coon Marked Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2500 The lock plate is marked "NOCK / WARRANTED" and the rifled barrel is marked "L. COON". The barrel gauges at approximately .38 caliber and has fixed sights. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, forend cap, patch box, and crescent buttplate are brass. Plain trigger and nicely figured full length stock with three barrel wedges. The patch box has an engraved eagle/shield motif with the eagle grasping an olive branch in its beak. BBL: 39 1/2 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 38 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a dark mottled patina. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is excellent with the exception of a couple small missing chips missing between the upper tang and lock plate and some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3227 J. Roop Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The lock plate is marked "J. ROOP" with a light engraving on the lock plate and hammer. Fixed sights, with the octagon rifled barrel gauging at approximately .50 caliber. The ramrod pipes, forend cap, trigger guard, patch box, and crescent buttplate are brass, with a light engraving on the patch box. Double set triggers and full length stock. In Frank Sellers' book AMERICAN GUNSMITHS lists a John Roop has having worked in Allentown, Pennsylvania, from 1766 to 1775 with his specialty being flintlock Kentucky rifles. (We are unclear if this is the correct maker, read ahead). On page 175 of thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age, Kindig points out that one should not confuse J. Roop with much earlier maker John Rupp as he infers that Roops' work as inferior to Rupps' work. BBL: 38 1/2 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 50 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a smooth brown-gray patina with some very scattered minor spotting. The brass has a polished appearance. The forearm has a few repairs and a missing sliver of wood on the right side near the muzzle, otherwise the wood is fine with some minor handling marks, a putty filled repair near the stock toe, and a couple small cracks. The patch box has a replacement screw. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3228 Early 19th Century American Bowie Knife with Unique Tin Scabbard Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Clip point blade, 9" long, with an unsharpened clip. Bronze crossguard, 4" long and 1 1/8" wide, with one piece dog bone shaped wooden handle and 3/4 length tang with two grip rivets. "Wm. M. N." is carved on right side of handle. Scabbard is made of tin and has constructed of two pieces soldered together, with single piece throat and a belt loop soldered on left side. Consignor states knife is circa 1830-1840's. OAL: 13 3/4". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good. Blade has darkened with age and has minor spotting and light area of pitting. Sharpening marks visible on blade. Bronze guard has light pitting overall. Handle is good, with some bruising and minor wear overall. Scabbard is good, with some dents and the two pieces are starting to separate along blade edge. Visible soldering marks overall.
Thumbnail 3229 Contemporary Brooks Flintlock Presentation Rifle Presented to USMC General Lewis W. Walt with Case, Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 15,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $6500 - 12000 This is a Brooks flintlock presentation rifle presented to USMC General Lewis W. Walt by the National Rifle Association of America in 1980. The octagon barrel has engraved geometric accents around the fixed German silver blade front and notch rear sights with the accents extended to the breech and engraved barrel tang. The top, upper left, and upper right barrel flats feature a scroll engraved in the area between the breech and rear sight, with a German silver inlay signed "C.G. Brooks" on the top flat. The hammer and lock plate feature a scroll engraving with a zigzag line type accent on the lock plate, hammer, flash pan, frizzen, upper vise jaw, and cock spur. The trigger guard, ramrod pipes, ornate patch box, crescent buttplate, forend cap, side plate, and stock inlays are engraved German silver with the remaining metal surfaces bright. The buttplate, patch box, trigger guard, forend cap, and stock inlay on the underside of the forearm have a scroll engraving. The patch box has a presentation inscription: "PRESENTED TO / GENERAL LEWIS W WALT, USMC / BY THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA / AT THE 109TH ANNUAL MEMBERS BANQUET / 12 APRIL 1980". The rifle has an artfully shaped plain trigger. The nicely figured full length stock has four barrel wedges with engraved German silver escutcheons. Oval stock inlays are featured on top of the wrist and underside of the buttstock, with a star burst inlay on the cheekpiece. A German silver inlay compartment for the included bird head touch hole cleaning tool is present below the cheekpiece. The stock has carved accents on the flats with a scroll carving around the barrel tang and on the left side of the buttstock. Complete with an engraved silver tipped wooden ramrod. Comes with a generic foam lined carrying case, and engraved single round bullet mold marked "C.G. BROOKS", and two elaborately carved ivory swagger sticks. The swagger stick with a silver tip and floral engraved silver pommel cap features two raised stars on the grip area. The second swagger stick has an inscription: "GEN. LEWIS W. WALT, USMC / ACMC / 13 APRIL 1970 / PRESENTED BY / BRIG GEN LEE DONG YONG / CG, 2ND ROK MAR BDE". Lewis William Walt (February 16, 1913-March 26, 1989), also known as Lew Walt, was a United States Marine Corps officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His decorations included two Navy Crosses and two Distinguished Service Medals. He was a four-star general when he retired. During World War II, he led the attack on Aogiri Ridge during the Battle of Cape Gloucester (the ridge was renamed Walt's Ridge in his honor). He was in combat with the 1st Marine Division in Korea, serving consecutively as Commanding Officer, 5th Marines, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, and Chief of Staff of the Division. The Legion of Merit and Bronze Star, both with Combat "V", were awarded to him for exceptionally meritorious service during this assignment. The Republic of Korea government also awarded Gen. Walt with the Ulchi Medal and the Ulchi Medal with Silver Star for this period of combat. In 1965 Gen. Walt helped to initiate Combined Action Company (CAC) in South Vietnam. This program sent squads of Marine volunteers into the countryside to assist local part-time militia men known as Popular Forces in an attempt to deny the enemy a sanctuary at the local village level. The Vietnamese government awarded Gen. Walt the Vietnamese National Order, 3rd Class; the Vietnamese National Order, 4th Class; the Gallantry Cross with Palm; the Chuong My Medal, and the Vietnamese Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation of Gallantry Cross with Palm. Gen. Walt retired from active duty on February 1, 1971 and subsequently served as Director of the United States Marines Youth Foundation. He later coordinated a U.S. Senate investigation on international drug trafficking. In the mid-1970s General Walt served as the senior military member of President Gerald Ford's clemency board, and he later advised the Department of Defense on weapons development and combat training. He died on March 26, 1989 and is buried in Quantico National Cemetery. BBL: 43 3/4 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains a bright finish with segments of thin brown. The German silver components show a fine aged patina with some exposed brass. The stock is excellent with a few minor handling marks. The swagger sticks have a few minor cracks, with the ivory having an attractive aged appearance. The swagger stick with the inscription has a some minor handling marks and a couple missing chips.
Thumbnail 3230 J. Sheets "Golden Age' Kentucky Rifle Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 8000 "Golden Age" Kentucky Rifle with barrel signed: "J Sheets". "AMERICAN GUNSMITHS" lists J. Sheets of Stanton County, Virginia, as a maker of Flintlock Kentucky rifles circa 1810. "AMERICAN GUNSMITHS" also lists Jacob Sheetz of Charleston, Virginia and John Jacob Sheetz of Shepherdstown, Virginia, as gunsmiths who made Kentucky rifles in the years prior to the War of 1812. Page 60 of "STEEL CANVAS" by R. L. Wilson illustrates a Kentucky rifle attributed to John Sheetz and states that it is considered to be the finest made Virginia-made Kentucky rifle known. This rifle has a .42 caliber, 41 1/2-inch octagon barrel with dovetail mounted brass front sight and dovetail mounted, fixed, iron rear sight. The lock has been converted to percussion with a drum style bolster. The lock plate is marked "W. KETLAND & Co.". The rifle has a tiger striped, full length, walnut stock with "Roman Nose' comb, cheekrest, brass forearm cap and brass side plate. The stock is attached to the barrel by four brass wedges. The wedge closest to the lock is surrounded by a nickel-silver finial with acorn-shaped tips. The forearm has serpent-shaped wire inlays on the lower edge and is fitted with four brass ramrod pipes. The stock has a crescent brass buttplate and is fitted with a pierced and engraved brass patch box. The patch box has a flower shaped finial. The rifle has adjustable, double-set triggers and a brass trigger guard with finger spur. The patch box and trigger guard are very similar to those of the Virginia School Kentucky rifle illustrated on Plate 43 of "THE KENTUCKY RIFLE" by Merrill Lindsay. The cheekpiece is inlaid with an engraved, silver, eight-pointed star. The wrist has a silver, oval, thumb rest. BBL: 41 1/2 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 42 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The barrel and lock have an even, deep brown patina, The gunmaker's name on the barrel is clear. There is heavy flash pitting and firing erosion on the top and right barrel flats and tang. The ramrod is missing and the end of the third ramrod pipe is torn. One side plate screw is missing and a period replacement brass nut secures the hammer. The patch box, buttplate, trigger guard and other brass furniture has been highly polished. The stock is in very good condition and shows moderate wear. The only significant wear appears to be a hair-line crack between the edge of the lock plate and the trigger guard. This is a solid example of a signed, Virginia School, "Golden Age" Kentucky rifle from the early 19th Century. A wonderful piece of Americana!
Thumbnail 3231 Elaborate 18th Century Scrimshawed Powder Horn Dated 1756 with Inscriptions Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This scrimshawed powder horn measures approximately 10 3/4" long. The body of the horn features an extensive and well executed floral and vine pattern along with the inscription "MAURIES: ROBESON. Esqr / Sussix County August e/y 7th 1756" surrounded by a border. The inscription "Depend on HIM who hath me sent / On me but as an instrument" inside a border near the spout. A border also appears near the plug. Carved spout and a nail protruding from the wood plug. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. There is some minor age cracking (mostly near the plug). Overall the images remain clear. A very attractive and authentic scrimshawed powder horn.
Thumbnail 3232 J.J. Henry Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 The lightly engraved lock is marked "J. J. HENRY / BOULTON" with no other visible marks. Fixed blade front and dovetailed rear notch sight. Brass furniture including large decorative, engraved patch box and decorative brass plate on the underside of the stock extending from the rear ramrod pipe to the trigger guard plate. Full length maple stock with brass forend cap secured with four brass wedges with silver escutcheons. Cheekpiece with decorative skeletonized silver oval inset and silver initial oval on top of the wrist. Complete with a wooden ramrod which extends 1 3/4" past the muzzle. BBL: 42 1/2 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 44 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina. The brass has been polished and remains bright. The stock is also very good with some scattered overall minor dents and dings. The engraving and lock marking are clear. The action functions, but does not go to full cock.
Thumbnail 3233 J. Cook Marked Percussion Kentucky Rifle Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The engraved lock plate is marked "G. GOULCHER" in a banner and the barrel is signed "COOK". The octagon rifled barrel gauges at approximately .44 caliber percussion with fixed sights. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, forend cap, patch box and crescent buttplate are brass, with a light engraving on the patch box. Double set triggers and full length straight grip stock. BBL: 41 1/4 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 44 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor spotting and some minor flash pitting. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is cracked near the toe, otherwise the wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically functions, but does not stay cocked.
Thumbnail 3234 Reichenbach Pennsylvania Percussion Buck and Ball Rifle with German Silver Decoration Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The top barrel flat is marked "REICHENBACH 5 LANCASTER, PA" and the lock plate has a floral scroll engraving behind the hammer. Fixed sights, with the part octagon rifled barrel gauging at approximately .54 caliber percussion. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, side plate, and crescent buttplate are brass. Plain trigger and full length stock. The forearm has three silver fish shaped over lays on each side and the left side of the buttstock has two silver over lays (star burst, eagle/shield). BBL: 40 inch part octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 54 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a smooth dark patina with some light spotting. There is some minor flash pitting which extends to the lock plate. The brass has mostly a polished appearance. The stock has been repaired in the wrist areas, otherwise very good with some minor dings and scratches. The varnish on the right side of the forearm ahead of the lock plate has been removed to leave an inscription in paint under the removed varnish: "REICHENBACH, LANCASTER PA / 1800-1887".
Thumbnail 3235 O. Mun Percussion Kentucky Rifle with Silver Accents Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The lock plate and top barrel flat are marked "O. MUN". Blade and adjustable notch sights, with the octagon rifled barrel gauging at approximately .44 caliber percussion. The trigger guard, patch box, side plate, forend cap and ramrods are brass. Plain trigger and full length stock. The stock has skip-line type checkering on the wrist, an incised carved pattern on the left side of the buttstock with two silver over lays, a light engraved brass over lay on the underside of the forearm ahead of the trigger guard, and three barrel wedges. The barrel wedges have fish shaped escutcheons. BBL: 36 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 44 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled brown patina with some minor flash pitting and some light spotting. The hammer and lock plate retain 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark patina. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is very fine with a couple repairs on the forearm near the muzzle, a repaired chip near the lock plate, and a minor missing chip on the left flat, along with some minor handling. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3236 J. Allen Marked Flintlock Half Stock Rifle Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1600 The rifled barrel gauges at .58 caliber, has a solid wood rib on the underside, and marked "J. Allen" in script on the top flat. Brass furniture including the engraved patch box on the right side of the buttstock. Checkered half stock with an inlaid scroll wire pattern around the upper tang, surrounding a silver star burst inlay on the cheekpiece, on top of the comb, and on the underside of the forearm. The forend cap is horn, with blade front and groove rear sights. With a horn tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 46 1/2 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 58 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good as restored. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor flash pitting. The lock plate is a modern replacement that is made to look of the period. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock has been repaired ahead of the lock plate, otherwise very good with some minor dings and scratches. The wooden rib has a missing sliver and is cracked near the muzzle. The forearm checkering is mostly smooth, while the wrist checkering remains crisp.
Thumbnail 3237 James Golcher Percussion Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Light floral engraved hammer and lock plate, with "JAS GOLCHER" marked on the lock plate. Fixed sights, with a barrel that gauges at approximately .52 caliber percussion. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, forearm cap, crescent buttplate, and patch box are brass. The patch box is engraved with a bird/hunting dog scene which incorporates winged snakes and a floral motif. Plain trigger and full length stock with three barrel wedges with silver escutcheons, four silver over lays on the buttstock, and a checkered wrist. BBL: 41 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 52 percussion Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has a smooth dark brown patina with some minor flash pitting and a few tool marks at the breech. The brass has a polished appearance. The stock is also very good with exception of a repair near the front ramrod pipe, some minor handling marks, and a couple hairline cracks, with worn checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3238 W. Maschek Marked Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Gold Inlay Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 6500 High quality 19th Century percussion hunting Jaeger rifle. This Jaeger rifle has a bright-finished octagon barrel, back action lock and double set-triggers. The wedge fastened stock is highly figured European walnut with carved cheekpiece and checkered panels on the wrist and forearm. The rifle is fitted with a sling swivel on the forearm and engraved steel sling on the buttstock. The forearm tip is bone. The trigger guard has a relief-carved bone extension that terminates in a highly detailed bear's head. The barrel is fitted with a hood front sight and fixed rear sight. The barrel tang has a mount for a folding rear sight. The rifle is fitted with a brass tipped wooden ramrod secured by two fluted steel ramrod pipes. The top barrel flat is engraved with the maker's name: "W. MASCHECK IN WEIN" and the right side of the lock is engraved "F FRUWIRTH". The hammer, bolster, lock plate, side plate, trigger guard, buttplate and patch box are fully engraved with highly detailed scrollwork and European game animals. The lock plate is engraved with a fox taking a partridge, an eagle is engraved on the upper tang, the side plate has an engraved panel with two dear and a hound, a mountain goat is engraved on the bottom of the trigger guard and the patch box features a bear surrounded by a gold inlay. A small silver shield is inlaid in the checkered panel of the forearm which is engraved with a highly detailed family crest. The patch box contains a brass powder measure with engraved, acorn-shaped tip and sliding scale. This is a high quality hunting rifle made for a member the nobility in the first half of the 19th century. BBL: 24 3/4 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 46 Finish: bright/gold inlay Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The rifle has been lightly cleaned; metal surfaces are bright. The rifle shows minimal firing wear. The engraved scroll-work and game animals are sharp. The stock has scattered shallow dents and handling marks but remains in very good condition. The checkered panels are sharp. The highly detailed, relief-carved, bone, bear's head trigger guard extension is in fine condition. This is a very good example of a high quality percussion Jaeger rifle.
Thumbnail 3239 Silver Inlaid F. Baader Munchen Percussion Rifle with Relief Carved Stock Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The rifled Damascus barrel gauges at approximately .50 caliber percussion with a blade front sight and an adjustable notch rear sight. The top barrel flat has "FR. BAADER IN MUNCHEN" inlaid in sliver behind the rear sight. The breech end of the barrel has a 2 inch wedge of a silver inlaid scroll pattern. The inlaid scroll pattern extends to the breech plug, upper tang, hammer, lock plate, side plate, and buttplate tang. The breech plug also has a proof on the top. "F. BAADER" is inlaid in silver on the lock plate. A grotesque dragon-like sculpted hammer, casehardened tang peep sight and double set triggers. The nicely figured full length walnut stock has fine checkering on the stock wrist and forearm, a horn forend cap, an artfully shaped horn trigger guard, and two barrel wedges with scalloped edged German silver escutcheons. A fine deep relief floral carving accents the stock checkering, the area around the upper tang, and the area around the cheekpiece. The area around the cheekpiece has the most ornate craving presented on this rifle and has a textured background. There is a wooden patch box on the right side of the buttstock. The patch box is checkered and has a large carved floral blossom. BBL: 28 1/2 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 40% of the Damascus pattern with an overall smooth gray patina. The remaining iron surfaces have a mottled gray patina. Almost all of the silver inlay remains. The repaired trigger guard has a few missing minor chips. The left stock flat has a long repaired crack and a putty filled repair. Otherwise the stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches. There are a couple minor gouges and some wear in the overall crisp checkering. The stock carving is crisp.
Thumbnail 3240 F. Mundt Percussion Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 "F. MUNDT IN NEUWEDELL." is inlaid in silver on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight. The rifled barrel gauges at approximately .54 caliber and has a blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. The upper tang, lock plate, fish sculpted hammer, and hammer safety feature a scroll engraving. Scroll engraved German silver buttplate and trigger guard with the addition of a deer on the trigger guard. Double set triggers. Checkered full length stock with scroll carving around the forearm and wrist checkering as well as around the raised cheekpiece and on the wooden patch box. Two-piece forearm with two barrel wedges, German silver ramrod pipes, and horn forend cap. Complete with a leather sling and brass tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 29 1/2 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 54 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good plus. The barrel has a smooth dark patina with some minor spotting. The action retains traces of silvered out original case colors with the balance a smooth dark patina. The German silver is fine. The stock is fine with numerous minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches with some wear in the checkering. The carving remains crisp.
Thumbnail 3241 Engraved Full Stock Percussion W. Pappe Sporting Rifle Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Full stock with a modified globe dovetail front sight with a pin head bead. The rear barrel sight seat has elevation adjustable leaf sight. The top barrel flat is marked "W. POPPE IN BERLIN". The scroll engraved action has a hammer safety lever, screw clean out feature and also marks "W. POPPE IN BERLIN." The left side lock plate is engraved. The upper tang has an integral base for a tang sight. A replacement sight is furnished but needs fitting. Double set triggers, horn trigger guard with grip rest. Very fine line checkered wrist straight grip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivel, steel buttplate, patch box with old bullets / patches. The ramrod is a 45 / 11mm caliber and the current barrel is a sleeved 32 / 8mm caliber. BBL: 28 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 32 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good with the barrel turning a dark grey with some thinning brown finish. The action has a grey metal finish with some dark spotting and good engraving. The trigger guard is cracked and repaired. The stock has good finish, light handling marks and repaired light cracks.
Thumbnail 3242 Unique Percussion Ignition System Engraved British Coach Gun Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This unique gun features a two piece cylinder shaped device with a hinged rear portion mounted on the lock which holds a proprietary percussion pellet cap which fits into the center. The head of the hammer has a shield protruding to the outside and the hammer is a rimfire style. The lower portion of the original spring was left and provides the tension for the hinged portion of the device. The only markings on the gun are two Birmingham "crown / crossed scepter B, P, C" and "crown /crossed scepter / V" proofmarks on the barrel under the forearm. The side of the hammer is decorated with floral scroll engraving and the lock has floral scroll engraving at the front and rear, with a hunting dog and game bird in a wooded scene in the center and a zigzag border. The trigger guard is engraved with a running dog in a field scene and it has a decorative, engraved pineapple finial. The barrel tapers from the breech end forward, five sided to eleven sided to round with flared muzzle which measures 1 5/8". The barrel tang has two small holes on the top and has floral scroll engraving. The barrel is finished brown, with casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a full length checkered walnut round knob pistol grip stock with a flat iron buttplate with a lightly floral scroll engraved 4 1/2" decorative tang, and silver initial rectangle. BBL: 18 inch part round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1-1/2 flare Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel retains most of the brown finish with some scattered minor pitting. The buttplate has a dark mottled patina with a small amount of minor oxidation. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. Some of the engraving is beginning to fade, but all engraving is clear. The stock is also very good. The toe of the buttplate and stock are bent and dented, overall there are some minor dings, dents and scratches, with crisp checkering. The action is excellent. A very unique pellet primed percussion mechanism.
Thumbnail 3243 Fine Patrick Liverpool Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3500 The lock plate is marked "PATRICK". The part octagon Damascus barrel has an opening that measures approximately 1 1/8" and has three English proofs stamped on the upper left flat at the breech and the top flat is marked "LIVERPOOL". The top of the barrel is equipped with a snap bayonet, which measures 11 1/4" long. The bayonet release mechanism is positioned on the upper tang. Hammer safety and plain trigger. The full length varnished stock has a skip line checkered pattern on the wrist and two barrel wedges. The ramrod pipes, trigger guard, and flat buttplate are brass, with the trigger guard features an engraved floral blossom and pineapple type finial and the buttplate tang has a floral engraving. BBL: 15 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 95 Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel retains half of the brown Damascus with some pin point pitting near the breech. The action has a smooth gray patina. The brass has a polished appearance with a hairline crack on the front ramrod pipe. The bayonet has a smooth gray patina with some pin point pitting. The stock is very good with almost all of the varnish remaining and numerous minor dings, scratches and pressure dents, with a chunk of wood missing from the forearm near the muzzle (left side). Overall the checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3244 Elaborate Mediterranean Blunderbuss with Silver Decoration Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 The relief Damascus barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening measuring approximately 1 3/4" and an extensive silver inlaid engraved pattern. The upper tang, hammer and lock plate have a light engraving with an unidentified marking on the lock plate. The chiseled brass buttplate, side plate, and trigger guard are silver plated. A saddle ring bar without a saddle ring is mounted to the side plate. Full length stock with a checkered wrist and carving on the underside of the buttstock. The stock also features an extensive gold wire inlaid pattern consisting of a vine and leaf motif and a line and dot border motif. The ramrod pipes are brass. Complete with a brass tipped bone ramrod. Most likely made for a Chieftain or other high ranking individual. BBL: 8 1/4 inch part octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 3/4 Inch Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The elaborately inlaid barrel is very fine, retains most of the Damascus pattern and all of the silver inlay, with a smooth dark patina. The hammer and upper tang also have a smooth dark patina. The lock plate has a smooth gray patina with some pin point pitting. The silver is fine. The stock is also very fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Overall the checkering remains crisp. Most of the stock inlaid pattern remains.
Thumbnail 3245 Brander & Potts London Brass Flintlock Blunderbuss Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The lock plate is marked "BRANDER / & POTTS / LONDON". The brass barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening measuring approximately 1 1/8" and has "crown/V" and "crown/GP" proofs stamped on the left side at the breech. Hammer safety and plain trigger, with brass ramrod pipes, trigger guard, flat buttplate, and side plate. The action and upper tang are iron. Straight grip stock with a craved checkered "X" pattern on the wrist area. BBL: 14 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 inch Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good plus. The brass has been polished and the action and upper tang have a smooth dark patina. The stock is fine with numerous minor handling marks (a few long scratches) and a minor crack near the side plate. There is some wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3246 Percussion Conversion Coach Gun with Brass Barrel and Snap Bayonet Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Possible Irish in origin, the percussion coach gun features a brass barrel with a flared muzzle which nearly has a 1 1/4 inch opening. The left side of the barrel is stamped with two "crown/P" proofs and a "RT" proof. An 11" long snap bayonet is fitted to the top of the barrel with the release mechanism on the upper tang. The lock plate is unmarked and the hammer has a scroll engraving. Smooth straight grip stock with brass side plate, trigger guard, ramrod pipe, and flat buttplate. The buttplate and barrel are stamped "DU-4487". BBL: 14 1/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 1/4 inch Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The brass has a mixed aged patina. The lock plate and hammer have a mixed gray patina with minor pitting on the lock plate. The bayonet has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The spring is weak and does not propel the bayonet forward. The rear ramrod pipe is missing. The repaired stock is good with a repaired long sliver on the forearm (right side) and a chip missing near the lock plate, along with some minor dings and scratches and a couple minor gouges.
Thumbnail 3247 H & B Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening measuring approximately 1 1/2" with "H*B" stamped on the left side at the breech (presumably for Harrison & Bagshaw). Unmarked lock plate with a light engraving on the barrel at the breech and on the upper tang. Full length straight grip stock with a checkered wrist. The trigger guard, flat buttplate, flag motif side plate, and ramrod pipes are brass with a light engraving on the trigger guard and buttplate tang. Complete with a brass tipped wooden ramrod. BBL: 15 1/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 1 1/2 inch Finish: brown Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. The upper tang and barrel have a mottled gray patina with extensive minor pitting. The action has a smooth dark patina. The stock is very good with some minor handing marks and worn checkering, with a long hairline crack on the buttstock and a minor crack near the side plate. The forearm has a large chip missing with wood putty added to the area on right side and a small putty filled repair on the left side. A three line embossed label appears on the right side of the forearm ("HARRISON & BAGSHAW / 1750-70 / FOR HUDSON BAY CO.").
Thumbnail 3248 Magnificent Elaborate Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Flintlock with Relief Carved Silver Accented Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 30,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 30000 This is an extraordinary example of a very elaborately gold inlaid, carved stock, flintlock double barrel rifle made for royalty. The top of the left barrel has a large gold inlaid "Gottfr Kreisler" , the right barrel has "und Weigandt" and the rib "in Leipbig"?. All have decorative gold scroll designs around them. The breech plug and tang have gold inlaid floral designs and hunting dogs. The muzzle of the barrels has an engraved band. The left lock has the same marking as found on the rib and the right lock has the makers name repeated all in gold inlay. In addition the locks have a gold arrow border with a gold field scene of a dog and a rabbit and the sides of the hammer have gold floral designs. The top of the upper vise jaw has gold inlaid crossed arrows. The inside of the flash pans and around the flash holes are gold. The trigger guard is made of horn and the bow and finial are elaborately carved. Brown Damascus barrels, with casehardened breech plug, tang, hammers, locks, pans, frizzens and springs. There is a wooden ramrod with a sling swivel mounted on the rear pipe. The stock has fine skip line checkering with patterns of small tacks and a decorative, floral style carved border. The forend is a carved wolves head with pearl eyes and the center gems absent. The top of the stock, directly behind the barrels is elaborately carved, the flats are bordered with a carved feather design and there is a crown over shield silver thumb plate. Horn buttplate with ivory escutcheons around the screws. BBL: 33 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 66 Finish: brown/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrels retain 60% original brown finish, mainly concentrated on the breech end, with some thinning to a smooth gray patina and most of the Damascus pattern remaining. The breech plug retains almost all of the original bright case colors with a mix of smooth gray patina and original case colors on the tang. Most of the original case colors remain on the remaining surfaces with areas of smooth dark patina. The left hammer has been repaired (during the period of usage) and the gold in the area of the repair is gone, otherwise all of the gold remains. The stock is fine with a few small hammer dents on the right side of the buttstock and overall minor dings, dents and scratches, with crisp checkering. There is a moderate chip on the left front of the trigger guard and there are cracks in the ivory or bone escutcheons on the buttplate. The action is excellent. A very nice elaborately decorated flintlock with carved stock. This extraordinary, newly discovered, German "MASTERPIECE" is quite possibly the finest ones of its respective types that we have ever offered for auction.
Thumbnail 3249 Exhibition Engraved Takedown Air Rifle with Case and Accessories Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 20000 No maker's marks or proof stamps could be found on this unique takedown air rifle, and as such we have no idea of it's origin. The rifle breaks into two sections of comparable length, a barrel and forearm component and a buttstock/gas cylinder. The barrel is fitted with blade and notch sights, with a fine Damascus pattern, engraving on the muzzle breech and mounting hardware, and an extensively engraved blue steel plate covering the forearm. Constructed from twist steel, the gas tube runs the full length of the buttstock, 19 inches long and 1 1/4 inches thick, with a fancy maple cheekpiece with engraved patch box and buttplate. Included with the rifle is a fancy hardwood case with attractive engraved silver corner reinforcement and lid accents, and green felt lining, which contains a threading wrench, ramrod, pellet mold, and a piston style air pump. BBL: 18 inch octagon Stock: maple Gauge: 25 Finish: brown/blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent with over 97% of the original brown twist steel finish, showing some mild edge wear and a few areas of spotting. The wood is excellent, with some dings, heaviest on the forearm, and attractive grain. Case and accessories are both very fine, with exception of a chip of wood absent from the inside of the case, pressure dents and mild handling marks. The firing mechanism is in working order, though not tested under pressure. A truly extraordinary and unique cased air rifle!
Thumbnail 3250 Magnificent Colt 50-95 Lightning Slide Action Express Rifle in Exceptional Condition with Factory Le Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 27,500.00Estimate: 18,000.00 - 27,500.00 Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an extraordinary Large frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 50-95 Express Short Rifle (or Carbine) manufactured in 1891. The rifle is accompanied by a Colt factory letter, which confirms the caliber, barrel configuration, and shipment as part of a 10-gun order to the London Agency on March 16, 1891. This rifle is chambered for the .50-95 Winchester Express cartridge and has a special order 20-inch, round, barrel under remarks, the Colt Historian stated, "Although the records do not contain a notation indicating the firearm was shipped as a Carbine model, they do note a 20 inch barrel length, shorter barrel lengths are usually associated with the Carbine models." The rifle has the high polish Colt commercial blue finish with niter blue trigger and loading gate. The hammer is color case-hardened. The black walnut stock and forearm are oil finished; the forearm is checkered and the stock is fitted with a crescent rifle buttplate. The barrel has a nickel-silver front sight blade with dove-tailed steel base and adjustable sporting style rear sight. British commercial proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and frame. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./PATENTED MAY29.SEPT.18.83.MAY 28.85.JUNE 15.86.FEB22.87." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "50-95" is boldly marked on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. The Rampant Colt trademark is roll-stamped on the left side of the frame and the serial number, "5317" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger guard. Colt manufactured the large frame Lightning Slide Action Express rifles to compete with the Winchester Model 1876 and 1886 rifles chambered for big game cartridges. Fewer than 6500 Lighting Slide Action Express rifles were manufactured in all calibers between 1887 and 1894. Lightning Slide Action Express rifles chambered for the .50-95 cartridge are extremely desirable and .50-95 Slide Action Express rifles with special order features like this example are rare. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-95 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 5317 Condition: Excellent plus. The rifle has only very limited handling wear and retains 98% plus of the original high polish blue finish. The barrel and magazine have nearly all of the original finish. The frame has some light edge wear on high points with some minor handling and storage marks. The blue finish on the buttplate has some scattered flaking. The trigger has nearly all of the fiery niter blue finish and 95% of the niter blue is present on the loading gate. The hammer retains 98% of the original case colors. The barrel and frame markings are crisp. The bore is in perfect condition The stock and forearm are in excellent with nearly all of the original oil finish; wear is limited to several very minor storage marks. The checkering on the forearm is sharp and shows no handling wear. This is an exceptional example of an extremely rare Colt .50-95 Lightning Slide Action Express rifle with special order 20-inch barrel. It would be extremely difficult to find a better example of a Colt Lightning 50-95 Express.
Thumbnail 3251 Scarce Unopened Box of Union Metallic 38 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Unopened box of 50, .38 caliber Colt central-fire cartridges for Colt Lightning rifle produced by Union Metallic Cartridge Co.. The two piece box has label with cartridge and maker information marked "38 cal Colt's NEW LIGHTNING MAGAZINE Rifle" inside the image of a cartridge. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. The solid box shows some staining and discoloration overall, with a few stains. There is moderate wear overall. There are some minor tears in seal, but otherwise it is solid. The ultimate accessory for your Colt Rifle Collection!
Thumbnail 3252 Rare Unopened Box of Union Metallic 32 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifle Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1400 Unopened box of 50, .32 caliber solid head central-fire cartridges, with U.M.C. No. 1 Primer, for Colt Lightning rifle produced by Union Metallic Cartridge Co.. The two piece box has label with cartridge and maker information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The solid box shows some minor edge wear and light staining overall. The seal is torn in places, but box remains unopened. The labels retain clear printing, although they have darkened with age.
Thumbnail 3253 Exceptional Documented Special Order Colt Lightning Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine Documented to A Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 11,000.00 Estimate: $6500 - 11000 Colt Lightning Slide Action Carbine manufactured in 1891. This carbine was part of the famous Albert Foster collection. The carbine is listed in the James E. Serven catalog of the Foster collection published in September 1948. The carbine has the rare combination of blued barrel and magazine and nickel plated frame, hammer and buttplate. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The forearm is checkered. The carbine has the traditional carbine barrel band, block mounted steel front sight, folding leaf rear sight, saddle ring on the left side of the frame and carbine buttplate. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./PATENTED MAY 29.SEPT.18.83. MAY.26.85. JUNE 15.86.FEB.22.87." ahead of the rear sight. "44 Cal" is boldly stamped on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Rampant Colt trademark. The serial number, "56565", is stamped on the lower tang. Albert Foster was a Colt executive who assembled one of the most extensive collections of firearms in the United States in the years prior to WWII. Many of the firearms illustrated in the James E. Serven catalogue of the Foster Collection are still immediately recognizable as the finest examples of their type. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44 WCF Finish: blue/nickel Grips: Serial Number: 56565 Condition: Excellent. The carbine has 98% plus of the original bright blue finish on the barrel, magazine, barrel band and sights. The sides of the nickel plated frame show some minor scattered frosting. There is some minor finish wear on the right side of the frame and heel of the buttplate. The carbine retains 95% plus of the nickel-plated finish. The barrel and frame markings are crisp. The bore is bright. The stock and forearm are both in excellent plus condition with sharp checkering on the forearm and raised 'feathered' grain on the stock. There are no significant handling marks on either the stock or forearm and the wood retains virtually all of the original oil finish. This is a rare blue and nickel plated Colt Lightning Carbine in excellent condition with provenance from one of the great pre-WWII American firearms collections.
Thumbnail 3254 Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Baby Carbine with German Proofmarks and Factory Letter Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $6000 - 7500 This unique Colt Lightning Baby Carbine was manufactured in 1900. The Baby carbine has a blue finish with casehardened hammer. The stock and forend are oil-finished walnut. The barrel has a carbine barrel band, carbine style block front sight and carbine folding leaf rear sight. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver and the stock has a steel carbine buttplate. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT.U.S.A./PATENTED MAY29. SEPT.1883 MAY 26 85.JUNE15 86.FEB.22.87" ahead of the rear sight. "44 Cal" is boldly stamped on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. The Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the frame. The serial number, "85803" is located on the lower tang. The right side of the barrel is stamped with German "Crown B/Crown U" and "Crown/G" commercial proofmarks just ahead of the frame. "Crown B/Crown U" proofmarks are stamped on the right side of the frame. The accompanying factory letter verifies serial number 85803 as a Medium Frame Baby carbine, 44 CLMR caliber, 20" barrel, blue finish, wood stocks and that it was shipped as 1 of 6 to Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New York on February 10, 1900. Consignor notes state that this was 1 of 6 Colt Lightning's used by the Kaiser's home guard. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 WCF Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 85803 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 50% of the faded original high polish blue finish. The blue on the barrel and magazine is mostly a blue/brown mix. The frame has some moderate finish wear on contact points and the balance has aged to a blue/brown patina. There are several minor scratches on the sides of the frame. The frame and barrel markings are crisp. The re-oiled stock and forearm are in fine condition and show minimum handling wear. This is a very good example of a scarce Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Carbine rarely encountered with German proofmarks.
Thumbnail 3255 Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifles Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1600 Box for 50 (one of the 50 is a reload), .44 caliber Colt L.M.R. central fire cartridges for the Colt Lightning Magazine rifle produced by Union Metallic Cartridge Co.. The two piece box has a white label with cartridge and maker information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. The solid red box shows minor edge wear, with some discoloration and bleeding of the red. The seal has been cut and several small pieces have torn off. The label has darkened and stained with age, but retains clear printing.
Thumbnail 3256 Rare Nimschke Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $9000 - 12000 This Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver was manufactured in 1871 the first year of production. The revolver has the distinctive, four-shot, "Cloverleaf" cylinder, round barrel and early, high profile, hammer. The revolver has a nickel plated finish and is fitted with two-piece, ivory, bird's head, grips. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "+ COLTS HOUSE PISTOL/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.+" with maltese crosses at either end of the legend. The serial number, "1368", is located on the underside of the barrel. This revolver was once in the William Locke collection and is pictured on page 184 in "The Wm. Locke Collection" book. Engraved by L.D. Nimschke the revolver is decorated with scroll engraving on a punch-dot background. The engraving covers nearly the entire revolver with the exception of the underside of the barrel and the bottom of the frame and grip strap. BBL: 3 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 Colt Finish: nickel Grips: ivory Serial Number: 1368 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the original nickel plated finish. The finish wear is primarily confined to the cylinder with some edge wear on the high points of the frame. The flawlessly executed engraving is crisp and deep. The ivory grips have shrunk slightly at the junction with the frame but are in very fine condition with an attractive patina and no cracks. This is a rare example of a Nimschke engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver.
Thumbnail 3257 Engraved Carl Schleef Colt Third Model Miniature Derringer with Ivory Grips Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Made by Carl Schleef, measuring 2 3/4" in total length. Blade and notch sights, with "-COLT-" on top of the barrel and punch dot backed scroll engraving on the barrel and frame. The hammer is finished in a niter blue, with royal blue barrel and trigger and a silver frame. Grips are smooth two piece ivory. Complete with a maroon suede pouch. BBL: 1 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 Finish: blue/silver Grips: ivory Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent, with 99% plus original blue and silver finishes, showing the start of an aged patina on the frame, 90% original niter blue on the hammer, and attractive grain and patina on the excellent grips. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3258 Early Production Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,250.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3250 Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production, this Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver features a fine New York engraving in Nimschke style. This early Colt shows original and well executed Nimschke style scrolls that are very profuse and well accomplished on the sides of the frame, cylinder, and 1 3/4" wedges on the barrel sides at the breech. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address flanked by Maltese crosses with a line and dot embellishment. A line and dot engraved motif is also featured on the back strap. There is a fan pattern on the recoil shields, engraved embellishments around the hammer, on the left side of the barrel lug and ejector rod housing, and engraved scallop and dot bands at the muzzle and on the cylinder. Matching serial number on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Fitted with pearl grips. BBL: 2 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 RF Finish: nickel/silver Grips: pearl Serial Number: 766 Condition: Very good. The barrel and cylinder have a smooth gray patina. There is some pin prick pitting and upon close inspection there is a slight hairline crack near the muzzle. The ejector rod and front sight are missing. The frame retains heavy amounts of original silver plating under the grips, with the exposed brass having an attractive untouched aged patina. The grips are very good with some light chipping along the edges and some scattered minor handling marks, along with a repaired cracked right panel. The action needs work as it does not hold a full cock the position.
Thumbnail 3259 Excellent Colt Number 3 Thuer Single Shot Deringer with Ivory Grips and Custom Case Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 This is an example of a Colt number 3 Thuer Deringer. German silver half moon front sight, "-COLT-" in italics marked on top of the barrel, "41 CAL marked on the left side of the frame and the serial number is stamped under the left grip. All nickel finish and fitted with smooth ivory grips numbered to the gun. Complete with a leather covered "pipe" case with blue felt lining. BBL: 2 3/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: nickel Grips: ivory Serial Number: 29457 Condition: Period re-plated. The derringer retains 98% nickel finish with a couple of small area of flaking on the barrel and minor blistering on the bottom of the frame. The grips are a bit ill-fitting at the frame, otherwise they are very good with a few tiny age cracks around the screw escutcheon and show a pleasant mellow aged patina. The barrel marking remains sharp. The action is fine. The custom case is fair with some scuffs and edge wear on the exterior and replacement felt shows contact wear and frayed edges.
Thumbnail 3260 Cased Pair of Retailer Marked London Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolvers with Factory Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 16000 A) London Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Retailer Inscription and Factory Letter. This is an example of a rare London addressed Model 1877 Lightning revolver that was manufactured in 1878. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A / DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON", the left side is marked with "COLT D. A. 38" in an etched panel and the bottom of the barrel is marked with a "crown / V" and "crown / GP" proofmarks. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates and "38 CAL" on the upper left rear of the trigger guard. The back strap has been inscribed "E.M. REILLY & CO 502. NEW OXFORD ST LONDON.". Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and butt. Bulls eye ejector rod head, nickel finish with fire blue trigger, screw heads. Cylinder pin and release, and hammer top. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, nickel finish, rubber grips, that it is "furnished with an ejector" and that it was shipped as 1 of 50 to Colt's Patent fire Arms Mfg. Co., London Agency, London, England on November 4, 1880. Complete in an oak case with blue fabric lining, "Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co / 26 Glasshouse Street. / Piccadilly Circus, London, W." label affixed to the inside of the lid, oiler and 12 round cartridge block with 12 .38 caliber cartridges. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 9173 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 85% plus original nickel finish with scattered flaking on the barrel, cylinder, frame and front strap. The sides of the hammer show some minor oxidation. Most of the bright fire blue finish remains on the trigger, hammer, screw heads, cylinder pin and release button with loss on the trigger and hammer due to flaking. The grips are also excellent with light handling marks and crisp checkering. Markings and etched panel are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches on the exterior and some minor contact wear and soiling on the lining. B) Described in "A". The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, 4 1/2" barrel length, nickel finish, rubber grips, "Furnished with an ejector" and that it was shipped as 1 of 20 to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co., London Agency, London, England on March 22, 1880. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 9838 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% plus original nickel finish with some wear and flaking on the barrel, (mostly on the muzzle end), some minor flaking on the cylinder, top strap and frame ahead of the cylinder, and pin point blistering on the left side of the frame. Almost all of the original bright fire blue finish remains on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and bruises, and crisp checkering. All markings and etched panel are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3261 Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The included laminated Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and finish with the type of stocks not listed. The letter states that the revolver was shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, New York, on September 21, 1883 as part of a 3 gun shipment. "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" is acid etched on the left barrel side, with the one line Hartford address stamped on top of the barrel. The left side of the trigger guard is marked "44 CF". All nickel finish with niter blue trigger and hammer, and fitted with checkered Rampant Colt imprinted grips, and a lanyard swivel on the butt. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 11525 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains over 40% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is minor pitting which is mostly concentrated on the cylinder and the left side of the barrel and frame. The grips are fine with some scattered minor handling marks and some wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3262 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1400 Made in 1900. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address on top and "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. Casehardened frame with three line patent dates, circled Rampant Colt and "837" assembly number. Checkered bird's head grips with Rampant Colt imprints. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 119915 Condition: Fine, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina and scattered handing marks, with the blue strongest in the protected areas. Traces of case color are present on the frame, strongest under the loading gate and the low areas of the front strap, with a silver patina forming overall. Grips are very good, with light scratches and dents. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3263 Colt Storekeeper Model 1877 Lightning Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured in 1888. Standard two line Hartford barrel address on top of the barrel with "COLT D.A. 38" etched on the left side of the barrel. The left side of the frame has the three line, three patent date marking. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap with the assembly number "631" on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints. With a laminated Colt factory letter informing that after a thorough search of the records no information pertaining to this revolver was found. BBL: 3 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 64515 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 60% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina with some flaking (mostly at the muzzle and on the cylinder). There is some very scattered minor pitting mostly on the cylinder. The grips are fine with some high edge wear and some scattered minor handling marks, with a small chip missing on the left panel. The acid etched caliber marking is clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3264 Antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2250 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and nickel finish with the type of stocks not listed. The revolver was shipped to Folsom Brothers, New York City, New York, as part of a 4 gun shipment. Standard two line Hartford address barrel marking, with "COLT. D.A. 41" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the three line patent dates along with a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and back strap. Fitted with smooth ivory grips. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 LC Finish: nickel Grips: ivory Serial Number: 48650 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 60% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor blistering and some minor pitting. The shrunken grips are good with a long sliver of ivory missing on the left a panel at the rear, a few hairline cracks near the bottoms, and some chipping along the edges. The fine ivory grips have a smooth yellow aged color with a strong grain pattern. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3265 Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1903. Standard two line Hartford barrel address with "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. The casehardened frame has the three line patent dates and circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, and back strap with the assembly number 519 on the loading gate. Fitted with rarely seen factory one piece walnut grip. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 141873 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance mostly a smooth gray patina. The grip straps have a smooth gray patina with a small chip absent along with a small hairline crack on the back strap. The frame retains 80% original case colors with the balance a gray. There is some minor spotting mostly on the cylinder. The earlier production replacement grip is very fine with a minor chip missing on the right side near the bottom and some minor dings (mostly near the bottom), with some minor high edge wear and some minor bruises in the overall crisp checkering.
Thumbnail 3266 Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, nickel finish and hard rubber grips. The revolver was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1890 as part of a 30 gun shipment. Standard two line barrel Hartford address marking with "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. Left side of frame has the three line patent dates. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, and back strap with the assembly number "614" on the loading lever. Fitted with checkered grips featuring Rampant Colt imprints at the top. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 76061 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor to moderate flaking. The grips are good with some minor handling marks and heavily worn checkering (more prevalent on right panel).
Thumbnail 3267 Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1899. Standard two line Hartford barrel address with "COLT. D.A.41" on the left side. Left side of casehardened frame has the three line patent dates marking next to a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "226" on the loading gate. The checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints are numbered to the gun. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 LC Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 114952 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% original blue finish with the balance mostly a smooth brown patina. There is some minor spotting (mostly on the cylinder). The frame retains 60% original case colors. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and some high edge wear. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3268 Scarce Picture Box of Winchester 41 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Double Action Revolvers Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1500 - 1800 Box for 50, .41 caliber center fire metallic cartridges produced by Winchester Repeating Arms. The two piece sealed box has a green label with 41 long "for Colt's Double Action Pistol" information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The solid box shows some minor edge wear and light staining/foxing. The seal has been cut. The labels retain clear printing and overall vivid color. These are seldom encountered in this exceptional unused condition. The ultimate accessory for your Colt Model 1877 revolver!
Thumbnail 3269 Desirable R.T. Frazier Marked Holster Rig Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This holster rig was handcrafted by R.T. Frazier Saddlery of Pueblo, Colorado. Opening in 1898, R.T. Frazier Saddlery became the largest producer of stock saddles in the U.S. (as well as making holsters as a sideline). This open top, closed toe holster has leather stitching and a skirt with two integral loops. The money belt is 40 inches long (does not included the tongue), 30 cartridge loops, leather stitching, and engraved German silver buckle. The Frazier marking is present on the belt tongue and top skirt loop. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine. The leather has some minor flex wear and 4 loose cartridge loops. Overall the stitching is tight and the markings are clear. The German silver is fine.
Thumbnail 3270 Scarce "Russian and S&W Special 44" Caliber Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 9,000.00 Estimate: $7000 - 9000 Colt Single Action Army Revolver manufactured in 1928. This revolver is one of 506 Single Action revolvers chambered for the .44 S&W cartridge. It is one of the last Single Action revolvers produced that bear the distinctive caliber marking: "RUSSIAN AND/S&W SPECIAL/44" on the left side of the barrel. In 1930 these markings were changed to "44 SPECIAL". The revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter. The letter describes the revolver as caliber .44 S&W, with 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and rubber stocks. The letter further states that the revolver was shipped to the Tufts-Lyon Arms Co., in Los Angeles, California, on October 20, 1928. The barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have the Colt commercial blue finish. The frame, loading gate and hammer are color casehardened. The hammer has borderless knurling on the spur. The black, hard rubber, stocks are checkered with the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.Co.HARTFORD CT.U.S.A." in a single line. The caliber designation is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel. "44" is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'three-date in two-line' patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt trademark with and arc beneath the rear hooves ('Rampant-Rocking Horse'). The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "685". The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "1" assembler's mark above the "Triangle V/P" proofmark. "40" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The serial number, "352740" is located on the bottom of the frame and on the side of the back strap and trigger guard underneath the grips. The serial number, "352740" is etched on the inside of both grips. All of the serial numbers match. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 Russian S&W special Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 352740 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains at least 95% of the original blue and casehardened finish. There is minor finish wear on the barrel at the muzzle and a small spot of very light pitting on the left side of the barrel mid-way between the muzzle and the caliber marking. The frame, loading gate and sides of the hammer have nearly all of the vivid case colors. The case colors on the top of the hammer have a silver patina. The screws have all of the deep blue finish. Most of the fiery niter blue finish is present on the trigger. The markings are crisp. There is a small chip in the heel of the left grip; the grips are in otherwise excellent condition. The action is crisp and functions perfectly. This is an excellent example of a pre-WWII Colt Single Action Army with scarce "Russian and S&W Special 44" markings.
Thumbnail 3271 Excellent Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,900.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,750.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4750 - 6000 Produced in 1907. Blade front and groove rear sights, with "COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG.Co. HARTFORD CT.U.S.A." on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F." on the left, the two line patent markings on the left side of the frame next to the Rampant Colt, "59" in the hammer cutout and the assembly number "4273" on the loading gate. Matching numbers are present on the frame and grip straps, with matching partial numbers inside the grips. Grips are checkered, with Rampant Colt imprints at the top. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 295673 Condition: Very fine with 90% plus original blue finish, with wear concentrated on the grip straps and high edges, along with turning lines on the cylinder and scattered handling marks. Two unidentified proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel at either end of the address. 70% case colors are visible on the frame, with a brown and silver patina forming, concentrated on the left side. 50% original niter blue is present on the trigger, with a gray patina on the face. A chip is absent from the right toe, otherwise the grips are very fine. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of a Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver.
Thumbnail 3272 Outstanding Documented U.S. Lewis Draper Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver wi Start Price: 12,000.00High Bid: 60,000.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 60,000.00 Estimate: $30000 - 60000 This very fine L.D./J.T.C inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Colt factory letter that states it was shipped to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt factory on December 8, 1876. The revolver has the military blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, hammer and loading gate have a color casehardened finish with vivid case colors. The one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish. The ejector rod has the bullseye head used on earlier production Single Action Cavalry Revolvers. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with "-COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.Co.HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A.-" found on revolvers in the 30,000-35,000 serial number range. The underside of the barrel is stamped with the "J.T.C." inspection mark of ordnance Sub-Inspector John T. Cleveland and a "P' proofmark. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'Two-Date/Two-Line' patent markings and stamped with the "U.S." property mark. The bottom of the frame is stamped with the "L.D." inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Lewis Draper. Draper's "L.D." mark is found on government-inspected Single Action frames made in 1876-1877. The side of the cylinder is stamped with a "J.T.C." sub-inspection mark and a "P" proofmark. The left grip heel is also stamped with a "J.T.C." sub-inspection mark. The left side of the grip is stamped with the date "1876" over the script "DAL" initials of Ordnance Inspector LT. David F. Lyle. The "DAL" initials are surrounded by an oval border. The lower right side of the grip is stamped with the script initials "JTC" with an oval border. The full serial number, "31855" is visible on the bottom of the revolver frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number"1855" is stamped on the side of the cylinder. The barrel serial number is covered by the ejector housing. All of the visible serial numbers match. The loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "5302". "H" Colt sub-inspection marks are stamped in the hammer well above the firing pin hole and on the rear face of the cylinder. A Colt "S" sub-inspection mark is also stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. This exact 1876 Cavalry revolver is photographed in color on pages 44, 46, and 47 of "Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers" by John Kopec and H. Sterling Fenn. The caption on page 44 states, "This revolver remains today in nearly-new condition and clearly illustrates how really handsome these revolvers were when first issued. The probability of a U.S. Cavalry revolver surviving in this condition is less than 1%." Provenance: Richard R. Atkinson Collection. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 31855 Condition: Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-issued and shows only storage wear. The barrel has about 70% of the original blue finish with wear on the contact points of the left side. Nearly all of the military blue finish is present on the bottom and right side of the barrel and on the side and top of the ejector housing. The 'feathered' factory polishing marks are visible on either side of the front sight blade and above the ejector housing stud. The factory legend and Ordnance proof and inspection marks are crisp. The cylinder retains at least 90% of the original blue finish with turn marks but no firing wear. At least 90% of the original finish is present on the trigger guard and back strap. The frame, hammer and loading gate have 97% of the original color casehardened finish with fiery case colors. Most of the niter blue finish is present on the frame screws, cylinder pin and trigger. The grip is in outstanding condition with extremely crisp, un-handled, date and inspection marks and almost no handling or storage wear. All of the serial numbers, factory and Ordnance markings are extremely sharp. The action is crisp and functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of an early production L. Draper/J.T. Cleveland inspected Indian War Colt Single Action Cavalry revolver that would be nearly impossible to improve upon and is quite possibly the finest Draper inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry known!
Thumbnail 3273 Scarce Early Production Black Powder, Colt, Caliber 44-40 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 13,000.00 - 17,000.00 Estimate: $13000 - 17000 This scarce black powder, Colt Single Action Army Revolver was manufactured in 1877. The revolver is chambered for the .44-40 W.C.F. cartridge. The left side of the trigger guard flat is marked "44.C.F." and the underside of the early block address barrel is stamped with the caliber designation "44". Although the Colt chambered Single Action Army Revolvers for the .44-40 cartridge as early as 1876, surviving examples are very scarce. John Kopec states in "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" that the "44.C.F." stamping on the trigger guard was introduced about serial number 41,800. The revolver has a blued barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, hammer and loading gate have a casehardened finish. The one-piece, walnut, grip is varnished. The ejector rod has a 'bullseye' head. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the block letter Hartford address: "COLT'S PT. F A MFG. Co, HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". The address lacks the slashes at either end and there is no period in "Co". The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'three date/three line' patent marking. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "1723". The full serial number "40956", is located on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The barrel and cylinder are stamped with the partial serial number "0956" and "0956" is written in ink on the grip back strap recess. All of the serial numbers match. The rear face of the cylinder is stamped with a small "P" and a "B" Colt inspection marks is stamped in the hammer well above the firing pin hole. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: one piece varnished walnut Serial Number: 40956 Condition: Fine. It retains 30% of the original high polish, commercial blue finish in protected areas. Traces of the casehardened finish are visible in protected areas of the hammer and frame. The revolver has an attractive, plum-brown patina. There are several minor dents on the underside of the barrel and the cylinder, forward edges of the frame and the top strap have some scattered, light, flash pitting. Most of the metal surfaces on the barrel, ejector housing, frame and grips straps are smooth. The grip is in excellent condition and retains more then 90% of the original varnish; wear is limited to some minor handling marks and some flaking on the butt and the heel. The bore is bright. The markings are clear. The action is tight and functions perfectly. This is a fine, original, example of a scarce, highly desirable, early production .44-40 Colt Single Action Army Revolver.
Thumbnail 3274 Excellent Presentation Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $6000 - 12000 Manufactured in 1940. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, with grips "Not Listed". The revolver was 1 of 2 shipped on April 27, 1949 and charged to Administrative Expense, Mr. G.H. Anthony, President of Colt and was presented to Mr. J. Spencer Love, the Chairman of the Board at Burlington Mills Corporation in Greensboro, North Carolina. The remarks state that the revolver was returned to the factory on December 12, 1949 and re-invoiced on April 13, 1950. At that time it was charged to the Arms selling Expense Account and shipped to William Purtell, President of Holo Krome Shaw Corporation, West Hartford, Connecticut, who in turn presented it to George N. Craig, National Commander, American Legion in Indianapolis, Indiana and the 39th Governor of Indiana from 1952 to 1956. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45", and the two line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, right side of the grip straps under the grip and on the inside of each grip panel. The loading gate is numbered "248". Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. Included in this lot is a Woodsman hinged lid Colt box with the gold embossed Rampant Colt on the lid and a shipping box. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 357524 Condition: Excellent. The barrel and ejector housing retain 97% original blue finish with some thinning on the muzzle and outer edge of the ejector housing. The cylinder retains 95% original blue finish with some wear on the front face, some minor scratches around the cylinder and prominent drag line. The grip frame retains 90% original blue finish with wear on the edge of the back strap and some thinning to plum, with some areas of smooth gray patina on the front strap and inside area of the trigger guard. The frame retains 95% original case colors with some gray patina on the recoil shield. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The action is excellent. With the exception of the lid having separated with three split corners and some heavy edge wear, the box is good. A well documented Colt Single Action Army revolver that was presented by Colt to prominent people of the time. History / Documentation is included.
Thumbnail 3275 Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $3250 - 3750 Box for 50, .44 caliber Colt solid head center fire cartridges for Lightning rifle and Frontier revolver produced by Union Metallic Cartridge Co.. The two piece box has a light purple label with cartridge and maker information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very Fine. The solid box shows some minor edge wear and light discoloration/staining. The seal has been cut and small pieces have torn off. The labels retain clear printing and overall vivid color, with light fading the side label.
Thumbnail 3276 Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Highly Scarce 357 Magnum Chambering Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 18,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 18000 Produced in 1938, the 357 Magnum was the last cartridge adapted to the Single Action Army before production was shut down for WWII, with only 525 produced. As the 357 was a new cartridge at the time, the market for revolvers chambered for it consisted of early adaptors with a need for state of the art firepower, making it virtually a custom item. Equipped with blade front and notch rear sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357" on the left side. The smokeless powder frame is marked on the left side with the Colt two-line, two-patent date markings and the Rampant Colt, with "268" on the loading gate and rear of the frame, "55" on the rear of the cylinder and "4/ VP" on the left side of the trigger guard. Fitted with the standard Colt black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logos at the top and "352619" scratched on the inside. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 357 magnum Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: black checkered plastic Serial Number: 356555 Condition: Excellent plus, with 99% of the bright original Colt pre-war blue finish, showing a minor drag line on the cylinder, minor edge wear and handling marks. Some signs of minimal and careful firing are present. The frame shows bright and vivid case colors. The correct replacement grips are in excellent condition. Mechanically excellent. This is a superb example of a late production Colt Single Action Army revolver in a very desirable 357 magnum caliber.
Thumbnail 3277 Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1938. Blade front and notch rear sights, with one line address on top of the barrel, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45." on the left side, and the two line/ three date patent markings on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame and right side of the front and back straps under the grips, which are numbered to the gun. The loading gate is assembly numbered "144". Casehardened frame, with blue on the remaining parts, correct pre-war hammer with polished sides and blue back, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 356438 Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% of the original blue finish with thinning to a smooth plum patina on the back strap, strong original blue on the front strap with smooth gray and brown patina, some muzzle wear and some scratches and high edge wear on the cylinder. There are a number of small minor dings on the heel of the butt. The frame retains 95% slightly faded original case colors, brightest in the protected areas. The front sight has a minor ding in it. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. A very nice pre-war Single Action Army revolver.
Thumbnail 3278 Desirable F.A. Meanea Marked Money Belt and Colt Single Action Army Holster Rig Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7500 This brown leather holster rig was made by F.A. Meanea of Cheyenne, Wyoming, one of the original Wyoming Territory saddle makers and one of the most desirable makers to collect. The plugged bottom, open top Colt Single Action Army holster is outlined with a two line border with a floral blossom in the center and has a tear drop toe plug. The skirt has two tooled integral holster loops with the bottom loop marked "F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE, WYO". The belt features 38 cartridge loops and a nickel plated iron buckle. The tongue is stamped "F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE, WYO.". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine, showing some minor wear and handling marks. The belt has even flex wear with a small area of flaking. The belt tongue has been shortened and moved for a different size waist. The holster has the initials "F.P." period carved on the front and "IIW" on the back of the skirt. One will look for a long time for another one of these Meanea rigs!
Thumbnail 3279 Custom Engraved Gold Plated Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1900 and subsequently custom engraved and gold plated. The revolver features nearly full coverage of floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address in a panel, the left side is marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with a one piece smooth ivory grip. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: gold Grips: ivory Serial Number: 202405 Condition: Custom engraved with 95% of the gold plating remaining, showing some wear on the muzzle and high edges, scattered minor blistering and some minor pitting under the finish. The grip has shrunk a bit and remains very good with age cracks and a pleasant aged patina. The markings and engraving are clear. There is a bit of play in the cylinder, otherwise the action is fine. Similar to another lot in this auction.
Thumbnail 3280 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped as one of 9 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois on November 21, 1901. Blade and notch sights, with a two line address and "45 COLT" on the barrel, "R.A.C." marked cylinder, and checkered two piece hardwood grips. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: deluxe walnut Serial Number: 218058 Condition: Fine as assembled, with replaced barrel and cylinder, with 70% of the blue finish on those parts and 30% on the grip straps, with areas of gray patina, mild handling marks and some very light spotting. Traces of case colors are visible in the protected areas of the frame. Excellent grips, with light pressure dents. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3281 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in 1911. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford barrel address and "45 COLT" on the left side. Smokeless powder frame, with the two line, three date patent marking on the left side next to a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. "VP" and "W" stamps on the trigger guard. Checkered two piece hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logos. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 317643 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor to moderate spotting, with some minor pitting (mostly on the cylinder). The frame and hammer retain traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are very fine with the exception of a minor gash near the screw on the right panel and some scattered minor handling marks. The checkering has some mild wear, but overall remains very good. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3282 Antique Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a group shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois on June 5, 1894, with the grips "Not Listed" and other features matching. Fixed sights, with the two line address on top of the barrel, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" roll stamped on the left, and the 2 line/ 3 date patent marking on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Two piece checkered brown hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logos. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: checkered hard rubber Serial Number: 156877 Condition: Very good as professionally refurbished, with 98% of the current blue finish, showing a few areas of sub-surface pitting and scuffs, hints of a brown patina on the front sight and scattered handling marks. Bright and vivid color has been returned to the frame, with some pitting on the right side. The right side of the grip has a small chip on the toe, otherwise fine with only a few minor handling marks. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3283 Pair of Pre-War First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Belt and Holster Rig, Presen Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $4000 - 5500 A) First Generation Single Action Army Revolver. Shipped as a set on 4 February 1948, these pistols bear the factory ledger note (letter included) "Presented: to Mr. Brace Beemer" "By: Colt's Patent Firearms Co.", as well as listing "Mr. Brace Beemer/ "The Lone Ranger"" in the Shipped To field. An additional letter from M.S. Huber, Colt Historian is included, where he details the revolver as being a pre-War frame, names the supplier of the grips, and identifies himself as a fan of the Lone Ranger program. Born in 1902, Brace Beemer was a radio announcer and voice actor in Detroit, Michigan, who came on board with the Lone Ranger radio show in the 1930s, pulling double duty as the narrator for the program as well as portraying the Lone Ranger in public appearances. Following the loss of Earle Graser, Beemer took over the voice role of the Ranger, which he would hold for the remainder of the radio show's run, which closed out in 1954. Though an experienced actor, Beemer was passed over for the television show, due to lack of experience in the medium. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with one line Hartford address on top of the barrel and the left side marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt, with "968" on the loading gate and frame. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame and right side of the front strap and back strap under the grips. Rampant Colt stamped on rear face of cylinder. This is a postwar feature. Includes Arvo Ojala black leather belt and two matching Colt marked holsters, with 19 nickel plated bullets marked "KEMOSABE" and 1 marked "ROY ROGERS". The belt is signed on the back "Made for Richard Beemer / Good Luck Good Shooting / Arvo Ojala". BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: simulated pearl Serial Number: 357252 Condition: Refinished. 99% of the blue and casehardened finish remains with some light wear at the muzzle, front strap, and by the trigger, with faint traces of a cylinder drag line. Markings are crisp and clear. The grips are excellent with some light handling marks. The leather belt and holster rig are very good, with light scratches and scuffs, and moderate wear. B) As described in "A", with "957" on the loading gate and frame and fitted with pearl grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: mother of pearl Serial Number: 357268 Condition: Refinished. 99% of the blue and casehardened finish remains with some light wear at the muzzle and by the trigger, with faint traces of a cylinder drag line. There are light handling marks overall, with some minor scratches on the trigger guard and back strap. Markings are crisp and clear. The grips are very good, with some light handling marks and a chipped heel on the left side. The action is very good.
Thumbnail 3284 Wells Fargo Marked Colt Model New Army Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, and the factory engraved "W.F. & Co." for Wells Fargo Company on the butt with the types of stocks not listed. The letter states that the revolver was shipped on October 31, 1906 in a shipment of 24 guns to Wells Fargo Company c/o W.M. Ashton, New York, New York, and "Mr. Ashton was in charge of the Supply Department for Wells Fargo from 1888 to 1910" provided under "Remarks". In addition to the Wells Fargo marking, the revolver has the standard Hartford address/1884-1895 patent dates marking on top of the barrel, "COLT D.A. 38" on the left barrel side, circled Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame and matching assembly number on frame, crane, and cylinder latch. Fitted with smooth walnut grips. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 long Colt Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 267936 Condition: Very good. The revolver retains traces of original blue finish (mostly on the frame) with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting (more extensive on the cylinder). The grips are good with some minor dings and scratches with some minor pressure dents on the bottoms. The Wells Fargo marking is clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3285 Historical Texas Deputy Sheriff Bob Martin Scrapbook Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Large police office ledger used as a scrapbook by Texas Deputy Sheriff Bob Martin. It contains numerous identification cards, original 1934 era newspaper clippings on noted criminals and murders in the 1934 era along with, caricatures, and photographs pertaining to Deputy Sheriff H.R. (Bob) Martin, who was a finger print expert. Identification cards include: Texaco charge account cards, Southern Pacific Lines train passes, The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System passes, Liberty County Texas Deputy Sheriff card, Boy Scouts of America Assistant Scoutmaster card, American Legion Membership card and Sheriff's Association of Texas member in good standing cards. There is also an identification card signed by Martin for a Sheriff L.V. (Lockhart) Hightower, who is also mentioned in some of the newspaper clippings. Included in the newspaper clippings are several articles about Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The photographs include one of Martin with some of his guns. A small badge marked "TEXAS / RANGER" is also included. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fair. Cover of book is partially burned and binding/spine is completely gone. Pages have discolored with age, however the internal news articles, and various identification cards are all in very good to excellent condition. Badge is fine with moderate discoloration overall. This would be an excellent display item with a set of Texas Colt Single Action Army pistols or law enforcement accoutrements.
Thumbnail 3286 Two Pairs of Excellent Boxed American Handcuffs Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 650.00 - 950.00 Estimate: $650 - 950 1) Harrington & Richardson Super handcuffs no. 123, patented in 1934, with nickel plated finish. Marked "H. & R. ARMS COMPANY/ WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A./ PAT. 1,984,677" on both and one side is stamped "MADE/ IN U.S.A". Includes original blue box, with end label, instructions inside lid, copy of patent papers, and two keys. 2) Pair of Smith & Wesson Model 90, nickel handcuffs, with two keys in original factory box and paper. Serial numbered 809361, with S&W trademark on opposite side. Second cuff is marked, "MADE IN U.S.A./MARCAS REGISTRADAS/ SMITH & WESSON/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS.". Instructions printed on inside of lid. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Excellent, with light handling marks overall. There are some pits in metal from casting. Box is excellent, with minor scuffing. 2) Near new in box, with only the slightest handling/storage marks.
Thumbnail 3287 Boxed Vintage Handcuffs and Police Nipper Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $750 - 1300 1) Nickel plated police nipper, marked "PATENTED/ AUG. 10, 1869". 2) Pair of Tower & Lyon nickel plated adjustable, double lock, swivel model handcuffs and key. Includes original green label picture box, with instructions on lid. One cuff is marked "TOWER'S/ DOUBLE LOCK". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good with some minor loss of nickel finish. Light handling marks overall, with some areas of light spotting. 2) As "1". Box is good, with moderate edge wear and minor tears. Markings on label are clear, with light staining and some watermarks.
Thumbnail 3288 Cased Keuffel & Esser Pantograph Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $900 - 1500 This hardwood pantograph is stamped with the Keuffel & Kesser maker markings and is numbered to the paper factory label on the inside of the included carrying case. The pantograph has brass hardware and comes with accessories such as a pencil holder with pencil, dotting pin, pin holder, wires, weights, and instructions. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The pantograph has some very scattered light handling marks. The case has some very scattered minor handling marks.
Thumbnail 3289 American Edmund Blunt Naval Sextant with Case and Accessories Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $900 - 1500 Establishing himself in New York circa 1811, Edmund March Blunt was one of the first domestic producers of navigation and surveying gear, a field dominated by European concerns at that time. Brass construction, with the arc engraved "Blunt New York" and graduated from zero to 130 degrees with markings for each 1/6 of an individual degree, and the arm is equipped with a magnifier for using these tiny markings. The horizon mirror is fitted with 3 shade glasses, the index mirror with 4, and the telescope is interchangeable. With a hardwood storage case, 3 telescopes and a screw-on sunshade. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine with a mixed aged patina on the brass, a thin crack in the handle, and some wear on the graduations. Case shows some mild cracks. Some rust on the backs of the mirrors.
Thumbnail 3290 Cased W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Plain Compass and Two Surveyors Chain Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $900 - 1500 This cased 19th century American surveyors plain compass was produced by W. & L.E. Gurley of Troy, New York. Started in 1852, W. & L.E. Gurley soon became the largest manufacturer of engineering and surveying instruments in the United States. This surveyor's plain compass is script engraved "W. & L.E. Gurley" and "TROY, N.Y." on the silvered compass dial which has a glass facing. In a wooden case with a factory paper label attached to the inside of the lid. Complete with a brass compass dial cover, two original sight vans (one with vertical graduations, one with peep sights), a brass plumb bob, a ball and socket Jabobs staff joint, and two surveyor's chain. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. The compass has been cleaned at one time, but overall has an attractive patina and the compass dial retains traces of silver. The brass dial cover has a mixed patina with some minor pitting. The two bubble levels are operational. The glass facing is excellent. In good working order. The case has three long cracks on top of the lid and some minor handling marks, with wear and a few missing chips on the edges. Missing one latching eye hook.
Thumbnail 3291 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Manufactured in 1929. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 32-20" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the uncircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, loading gate is marked with the assembly number "179" and the left upper front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "3" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof. The back strap has a crude floral vine lightly engraved on it. The front sight has been altered by cutting it down and adding a brass blade, frame notch rear sight, casehardened frame and hammer with blue on the remaining parts and fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32-20 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 353278 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 75% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the grip straps and some thinning and wear on the muzzle end of the barrel. The cylinder shows a number of scratches, some thinning and high edge wear. The frame and hammer retain 60% original case colors with thinning to a smooth silver gray on the recoil shield and loading gate. The factory grips are numbered to another gun "3229", are a bit ill-fitting and remain very good with a few very small chips along the bottom edge of the left panel and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3292 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 5000 Manufactured in 1922. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the left side is marked "32 W.C.F." and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the uncircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial number is marked on the frame, back strap, front and back straps under the grip and scratched into the inside of each grip panel. Loading gate is marked with the assembly number "766" and the left upper front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, casehardened hammer and frame, with blue on the remaining parts and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 344125 Condition: Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 75% original blue finish with muzzle wear, some thinning and a few minor scratches and dings on the barrel. The cylinder shows some thinning to brown, scratches and high edge wear. The trigger guard and back strap show strong original blue in protected areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The outer surface of the ejector housing has a smooth brown patina with the protected areas showing almost all of the original blue finish. The frame retains 40% original case colors concentrated in the protected areas with a smooth mottled silver gray patina on the balance. The front sight has been cut down a bit and there are a few small dings along the top edge. The grips are also fine with a few minor dings and handling marks, and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3293 Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2750 - 3500 Manufactured in 1910. The revolver has the standard one line Hartford address stamped on top of the barrel, the left side of the barrel is marked "(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.", and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "1548" on the loading gate. Blue with casehardened frame and hammer. Blade front (slightly altered), frame notch rear sights and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 314911 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% of the original blue finish mixed with smooth gray patina. There are some scattered scratches and minor dings. The frame and hammer retain 40% original case colors, brightest in the protected areas, with areas of smooth silver gray. The grips are also fine with a couple of minor dings and crisp checkering. The front sight has been cut down slightly and is slightly bent to the right. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3294 Early Production Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufactured in 1874, the second year of production. This revolver features the standard blade front and notch rear sights and is fitted with smooth one piece walnut grips. The top of the barrel is marked with the early one line address with no caliber marking on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, two patent date marking and, correctly, without Rampant Colt. The left rear trigger guard shoulder is marked "45 CAL". The complete matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with partial serial number "1686" on the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the cylinder. The assembly number "17" is marked on the inside of the loading gate. The frame was casehardened, with blue remaining parts and fitted with smooth one piece walnut grip. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 11686 Condition: Very good as partially refinished, the cylinder, and barrel, with much of the blue finish remaining in the flutes, as well as some minor pitting, and a smooth artificial brown patina on the balance. There are scattered traces of the original blue finish on the barrel and ejector housing, mixed with smooth artificial brown patina, with some minor pitting on the muzzle end of the barrel. The front sight has been repaired during the period of usage as pitting is present under the base. The trigger guard retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth mottled brown patina on the grip straps and frame. There is some minor pitting on the frame ahead of the cylinder. With the exception of three small gouges on the bottom right side the grip is also fine with much of the original varnish, some lower edge wear and some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings remain crisp and clear. There is a slight bit of play in the cylinder, otherwise the action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3295 Denver, Colorado Shipped Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was one of 5 shipped to the George Tritch Hardware Company of Denver, Colorado on January 31, 1901. The letter confirms the caliber, barrel length and finish, with the grips "Not Listed". Blade and notch sights, with the 2-line Hartford address on top and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" roll stamped on the left, the two line/ two date patent marks on the left side of the frame next to the Rampant Colt, "318" on the loading gate. Grips are checkered hard rubber, with Rampant Colt imprints. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 205120 Condition: Fine, with 30% of the faded original blue remaining, showing a smooth gray patina overall with areas of spotting and mild handling marks. Traces of case colors remain on the frame in protected areas, silvering overall with a small amount of pitting on the hammer. Grips are very good, with pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3296 Box of American Metallic Cartridge Company 45 Caliber Shot Cartridges for Colt Revolvers Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,700.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1700 Empty box for 50 solid head .45 caliber central-fire cartridges for Colt Single Action Army and Smith & Wessons Schofield revolvers produced by American Metallic Cartridge Company. The two piece box has a black and white label with cartridge and maker information (see image). End label marked "Shot Cartridges No.8 Shot." BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. The solid box shows some minor edge wear and light staining. The labels retain clear printing, with the side label having yellowed with age.
Thumbnail 3297 Desirable First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1899. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the left side is marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Casehardened frame and hammer, with blue on the remaining parts, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 189895 Condition: Fine. The barrel, ejector housing and cylinder are a mix of 40% original thin blue finish and the balance a smooth gray patina. The grip straps have a smooth gray patina with traces of original thin blue finish in the protected areas of the trigger guard and at the top of the back strap. The frame and hammer have a smooth mottled gray patina with strong traces of original case colors in protected areas. The grips are very good with heavy wear on the right panel, a few minor dings overall and crisp checkering on the left panel. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3298 Arizona Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1900. Blade and frame groove sights with the top of the barrel marked with the two line Hartford address and "45 COLT" on the left barrel side. The left side of the frame has the two line, three patent date marking next to a circled Rampant Colt. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap with the assembly number "887" on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips imprinted with a Rampant Colt at the tops. The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and blue finish, with the type of stocks not listed. The revolver as shipped to L. Zackendorf & Co., Tucson, Arizona, on October 12, 1900 as part of a five gun shipment. Single Action Army Revolvers shipped to Arizona are quite scarce. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 200540 Condition: Good. The revolver has a smooth brown-gray patina retaining scattered traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with some minor pitting and evidence of being cleaned some time ago. Front has been slightly trimmed. The grips are fine with some scattered minor handling marks and some wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3299 First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,250.00 - 3,500.00 Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Made in 1923. Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel, "38 W.C.F." on the left side, and the two line, three patent dates on the left side of the frame next to the un-circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers on the frame, grip straps and grip panels. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with a "1" and the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Checkered grips with Rampant Colt logos. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 344775 Condition: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of gray patina on the high points and down the sides of the barrel and ejector housing, along with scattered patches of spotting and mild handling marks. 60% of the original case colors remain, with a smooth mottled gray on the top strap and left side recoil shield, along with some light spotting. Excellent grips, with the exception of a small chip on the right heel and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3300 Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1921. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with "32 W.C.F." on the left side. The beaded blade pinned front sight and polished hammer are replacements. The frame has the two line, three patent date marking next to a Rampant Colt on the left side. Fitted with custom stag grips. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: stag Serial Number: 342758 Condition: Fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 85% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The cleaned cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have a smooth gray patina, with traces of blue remaining on the cylinder which has a strong drag line. Reblued trigger, cylinder pin, and some screws. The frame retains 20% original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some fine pin point pitting. The grips are slightly ill-fitting, otherwise fine with a few mild handling marks.
Thumbnail 3301 Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1904. The one line Hartford address is stamped on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F." is marked on the left side of the barrel, and the two line, three patent date marking along with a circled Rampant Colt is present on the left side of the frame. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "6995" on the loading gate. Blue with casehardened frame and hammer. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips imprinted with a Rampant Colt at the tops. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 259275 Condition: Very fine as partially refinished. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There are two spots of cold blue over pitting on the back strap and butt. The cylinder has a strong drag line and minor edge wear. The frame and hammer retain 30% original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some minor pitting. Front sight has been altered. The grips are very fine with some very scattered minor handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp.
Thumbnail 3302 Mills Pattern Cartridge Belt and Exceptional Tooled Schmelzer Kansas City Marked Holster for Colt SA Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $750 - 1500 This Mills pattern cartridge belt is tan with 30 cartridge loops and plate with a dog head design on the "H" stamped plate. Has the Mills markings with the 1905 patent date. This brown leather Schmelzer tooled open top, closed toe holster features a skirt with two integral loops with the top loop stamped with the Schmelzer logo. The skirt and body of the holster has a tooled border, with the addition of two floral blossom on the body of the holster at the top. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The cartridge belt is very fine with some scattered minor stains, with a mixed patina on the brass. Tight stitching and weaving. The holster is excellent with some minor handling marks and some loss of the soft leather backing on the skirt.
Thumbnail 3303 Very Early Production, Ainsworth Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Holst Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 8,500.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $8500 - 15000 Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry revolver manufactured in 1873; this revolver was in the first lot of revolvers shipped from Colt to FT. Levenworth, Kansas, on 22 December 1873. Many of these revolvers were issued to the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment (includes research provided by consignor). This revolver, serial number "233", has one of the lowest serial numbers of any Colt Cavalry Single Action; "CAVALRY & ARTILLERY REVOLVERS" by Kopec and Fenn state that serial number 179 is the lowest number Cavalry Single Action extant and serial numbers 182, 189, 200 and 215 have been identified in collections. Although the 10th Cavalry received the first issue of Colt Single Action revolvers number 266 is documented as having been issued to the 8th Cavalry Regiment. The revolver has a replacement barrel with the correct "Script' style address, serial number, "A" sub-inspection mark and "P" proof. The left side of the frame is stamped with the early Colt 'Two-Date/Two-Line' patent markings and a "U.S." property mark. The small "A" inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth is stamped on the trigger guard behind the serial number, on the top of the back strap and on the side of the cylinder. The serial number, "233", is stamped on the frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The side of the cylinder is also stamped with small "P" proof mark. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "130". The early pattern cylinder has the distinctive small bolt stops and guides with minimal beveling between flute inlets. The ejector rod has the early 'bullseye' head. The one-piece walnut grip has a very faint, script, "OWA" sub-inspection mark on the lower left side. The revolver is complete with an Indian War Cavalry belt and holster rig. The rig consists of a Model 1874 waist belt with rectangular brass Model 1874 belt plate. The belt has Watervliet Arsenal markings. The belt has a pre-Civil War frog for a sword bayonet or M1840 NCO Sword attached with two copper rivets. The belt lacks any provision for attachment of saber hangers. Attached to the belt are a M1874 Dyer Cartridge Box, a Civil War percussion cap pouch converted to a pouch for revolver cartridges, a Civil War, full-flap holster for Army size percussion revolvers and sheath knife with 8-inch, spear point blade, elk-horn grips and black leather scabbard. The rig is typical of what a cavalry trooper would have carried at the Battle of Little Big Horn. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 233 Condition: Fair. The revolver has a correctly marked replacement barrel and all the correct components for an early production Colt Single Action Cavalry revolver. The barrel and ejector housing have a gray-brown patina with smooth metal surfaces. The frame, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have a dark patina with silvered high points and some scattered light pitting. The markings on the left side of the frame are faint. The markings on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder are clear. The hammer shows less wear than other components. The grip is in good overall condition with scattered handling marks. The hammer will not hold at half-cock. The M1874 Belt and attached components are in good overall condition. The belt and cap box have moderate to heavy age cracking and flaking. The cartridge box retains part of the sheep-skin lining and is in very good condition. The holster has the original latch tab and has less flaking than the belt with some loose stitching on the seam. The knife has a bright blade and is in very good condition. This is a solid example of one of the lowest serial number Cavalry Single Action revolvers in existent with a good, representative, Little Big Horn period holster rig.
Thumbnail 3304 Early Production, New York Engraved, Nickel-Plated, Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver wi Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 9,500.00 Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Early production Colt Single Action Army revolver with Colt Factory Letter. The letter states that the revolver was shipped from Colt to the H &D Folsom Arms Company in New York, New York on December 30, 1876. The letter lists the caliber as "45/c" and the finish as "Blue". The barrel length and type of stocks are not identified in the Colt records which indicates that the revolver was probably shipped from Colt with a standard length, 7 1/2-inch, barrel and varnished walnut stocks. The revolver barrel has been shortened to 6-inches and is fitted with a replacement, nickel-silver front sight. The barrel, frame, loading gate, trigger guard and back strap are expertly engraved with Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background with zig-zag patterns on the ejector housing, sides of the frame, top strap and back strap. Scrollwork flourishes are engraved between the cylinder flutes. The engraving is period and very similar to work executed by L.D. Nimschke and his shop. The engraving coverage approximates Colt level "B" engraving. The barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap and hammer are nickel-plated, The cylinder has a gold-washed finish. The revolver is fitted with two-piece mother-of-pearl grips. The barrel appears to have been shortened and the front sight added after the revolver was engraved. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the 'Style II. Condensed Block Letter Address': "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.Co.HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A.". The underside of the barrel is stamped with the partial serial number "3217" beneath the ejector housing. The ejector housing is fitted with the early style, 'bullseye' ejector rod head. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the early 'Two-Dates/Two-Line' patent markings in an engraved oval. "45 CAL" is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard at the junction with the grip. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "26". The full serial number "33217" is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder is not serial numbered but "8 2 5" is stamped on the face. A "C" inspection marks is stamped in the hammer slot. The hammer is a late commercial pattern with 'concave' firing pin and fine, borderless, knurling on the spur. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: nickel/gold plated Grips: mother of pearl Serial Number: 33217 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the period nickel-plated finish with wear on the muzzle, recoil shield and edges of the frame and top strap. The cylinder has about 30% of the gold wash finish remaining in the flutes, stop and protected areas and shows scattered flaking and light pitting The engraving and factory markings are crisp. The grips are in good condition; there is a large chip in the right grip at the junction with the frame and a smaller chip in the heel of the left grip. The hammer and possibly the cylinder appear to be period replacements. The action is tight and functions perfectly. This is an attractive example of an early production, period engraved and finished Colt Single Action Army Revolver.
Thumbnail 3305 Unique Cased Custom "One of a Kind" Star Ruby Jewel Inlaid Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shoo Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 10000 Originally manufactured in 1898, this revolver has since been custom embellished in the late 20th Century by a Master Jeweler. 1 5/8" back of the muzzle is a gold band with relief five pointed stars set with a ruby in the center of each. Each side of the front sight has a four point gold star with a diamond in the center on the right side and a blue sapphire on the left side. Each side of the frame below the recoil shield has three five point gold stars with diamonds, rubies and sapphires mounted in the center of each. The grips are solid silver. At the top on each side is a 30 carat star ruby set in gold mountings with a diamond at the base and four gold stars set with rubies and sapphires in the center (writer is no jeweler, but can only guess what these could be worth!). The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame and trigger guard with the assembly number "944" on the loading gate. The revolver comes in a decoratively shaped oak display case with a domed silver plate in the center of the lid surrounded by decorative brass floral leaf design, satin bordering around the outside edge, satin fitted lining and commemorative plaque. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: silver Serial Number: 179588 Condition: Custom embellished with virtually all of the nickel remaining, showing a slight cylinder drag line and light handling marks. The grips are a bit ill-fitting and remain excellent. The Rampant Colt on the frame is fading a bit, otherwise the markings are clear. The action is excellent, with the exception of a small crack and nick on the lower right hand corner. The case is near mint. A truly unique, one of a kind Colt Frontier Six Shooter.
Thumbnail 3306 Cased Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $2500 - 5000 Manufactured in 1880 and subsequently custom engraved with gold and silver finish. The revolver is heavily decorated with deep relief floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the barrel and frame with eleven gambling related illustrations scattered through the engraving. They include dice, a stack of money, gambling chips, a derringer, playing cards, a knife, a Colt 45 bullet, horse shoes, headstone, a clock, shot glasses and card suits. The back strap is inscribed "Guns, Gambling God & Glory". The floral scroll engraving extends to the trigger guard, butt, top strap and rear portion of the ejector housing with a floral design around the screw. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the three line patent marking is on the left side of the frame and the matching serial number is on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The remaining standard markings have been covered with engraving. The ejector housing, cylinder, hammer, trigger and frame screws are gold and the balance is silver. The revolver is fitted with slim profile smooth pearl grips. Complete in a trunk shaped wooden case with brass accents and fitted yellow fabric lining, with plastic plaque. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: gold/silver Grips: pearl Serial Number: 57602 Condition: Professionally custom embellished with 99% of the gold and silver finishes remaining. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. The engraving and markings remain sharp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good as custom made. A unique custom "Gamblers Glamorous" Colt 45.
Thumbnail 3307 Spectacular Extensively Tooled Bohlin Marked Colt Single Action Army Holster Rig Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2500 This belt holster rig was made by the Bohlin shop of Hollywood, California. Opening in Hollywood in the 1920s, the Bohlin shop typified quality craftsmanship found during the heyday of "B" western films, outfitted many well known movie stars and celebrities such as Will Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, and Gene Autry, and continues to operate today in one form or another. This has open top holster features, an elaborate floral carved motif on the front and is secured with a single tooled strap fitted with engraved German silver hardware. The skirt has an ornate tooled border and "BOHLIN MADE / CALF. / HOLLYWOOD" is stamped twice on the back which has two holes near the bottom, likely for a tie down strap. The belt features an elaborate floral carved motif which extends to the tongue, has 24 cartridge loops, and an engraved German silver buckle. The back of the belt and buckle are marked with the Bohlin address as found on the skirt. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine overall. The leather has minor age crazing and some scattered wear and handling marks. The silver has aged to an attractive dark gray. The stitching is tight.
Thumbnail 3308 Scarce Excellent Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 8,500.00 - 12,000.00 Estimate: $8500 - 12000 One of the most widely sought Remington handguns, the 1890 was produced from 1891 to 1894, with only around 2000 made total. A follow-up to the Model 1875, the 1890 was intended to compete against the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Fixed sights, with the top of the barrel marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." and "44 C.F.W." is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. Grips are checkered hard rubber with "RA" monograms and a lanyard swivel on the butt. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 207 Condition: Excellent, showing 97% plus original nickel, with some minor scratches overall, flaking of the muzzle and mild holster and edge wear. The ejector housing screw and trigger spring are absent, otherwise mechanically fine. Grips are very good showing a few dings and crisp checkering.
Thumbnail 3309 Scarce Factory Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Approximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. Very few of these were engraved with even a lesser amount with blue finish. The barrel, underside of the ejector housing, frame, cylinder flats and trigger guard are engraved with New York style floral scroll and punch dot background designs. The top of the barrel is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A." (breech to muzzle), with a double wavy line border ending in a decorative design and the sides of the ejector housing have a double wavy line and scallop and dot designs. There are no caliber markings indicating 44 Remington Centerfire and the inside of the loading gate is stamped with the number "817". The matching number, "817" also appears under the grip on the lower left side. Pinched blade front sight and notch rear sight and fitted with smooth two piece ivory grips. Seldom are these Remington Model 1875s found finished blue as most were nickel plated, and even scarcer engraved. At one time experts agreed this was the only one known, but writer knows of another. None the less a very rare specimen of a highly desirable antique revolver. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 CF Finish: blue Grips: ivory Serial Number: 817 Condition: Very good. There are strong traces of the original blue finish on the lower ejector housing and protected areas of the frame and trigger guard. (Nearly all of the original blue remains under the ejector rod assembly. The balance of the metal surfaces have a smooth brownish gray patina. The grips are a bit loose due to a stripped grip screw, but remain very fine with light handling marks and an attractive aged grain. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. The action is fine.
Thumbnail 3310 Scarce Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 9,500.00 - 16,000.00 Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with nickel plated finish. The revolver is fitted with two-piece ivory grips. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION. N.Y. U.S.A." in a single line. The serial number, "7629" is stamped on the left side of the frame underneath the grips next to the aforementioned number is the number "52" which is also stamped on the bottom of the barrel underneath the ejector housing. The number "45" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. This stands for 45 Long Colt Cartridge, which chambers perfectly. The butt has a factory lanyard loop. The revolver is decorated with very high quality Germanic scroll engraving on a punch-dot background with delicate zigzag borders on the back strap trigger guard and frame. The engraving is very similar to work executed by master engraver L.D. Nimschke and his shop. The engraving coverage is equal to Colt "2" or "B" engraving and covers all of the frame approximately 50% of the barrel, trigger guard and back strap and the cylinder between the flutes. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: nickel Grips: ivory Serial Number: 7629 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% of the original nickel plated finish. Most of the plating is present on the barrel, frame, grip straps and trigger guard. The finish on the barrel ejector web assembly and cylinder is absent of plating and the barrel web and cylinder have a silver gray patina. The barrel markings are sharp. The engraving is crisp and deep. The attractive yellow ivory grips are in fine condition and have shrunk slightly from age. There are several hairline age cracks in the grip heels. The grips do not fit the frame well and are probably not original to this revolver. This is a scarce example of a nickel-plated, engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action revolver.
Thumbnail 3311 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with William F. Cody Associated Documents Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 10000 Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver with William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") associations. A note on an old piece of paper glued to the inside of the left grip reads: "THIS REMINGTON SILVER PLATED/44-40 WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY/UNCLE BILL CODY (BUFFALO BILL)/JULY 1889./ NELSON DECKER/ASH ST. BEDFORD O." A letter from the consignor states that he received the revolver from his grandfather, Thomas Riddles. The letter further states that the revolver was given to his grandfather by a friend, Mac McGarity and that McGarity was related to Buffalo Bill's nephew, Nelson Decker. The letter states that Riddles, McGarity and Decker were all residents of Bedford, Ohio. Included with the revolver is a copy of a page from "BUFFALO BILL AND HIS WILD WEST" by Joseph Rosa and Robin May. A marked paragraph states: "Fate found Cody in Denver visiting his sister, Mrs. May Decker". The letter from the consignor notes that May Decker was Nelson Decker's mother. Also included with the revolver is a copy of a Water Works Map of Bedford, Ohio, which shows the location of "Ash St.". The single action revolver has a the distinctive web contour on the underside of the ejector housing, lanyard ring on the butt and two piece walnut grips. The revolver has a full nickel plated finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "E. REMINGTON&SONS. ILLION.N.Y. U.S.A." in a single line reading toward the muzzle. The batch number "55" is stamped on the left side of the butt between the grips and on the inside of the loading gate. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good as period replated. It retains more than 90% of the aforementioned nickel plated finish. Some scattered pitting is visible beneath the finish on the frame, hammer and cylinder. The grips have been heavily sanded and re-finished and show moderate-heavy handling wear. On should exercise caution when purchasing antique firearms with stories, but sometimes they yield good results as this revolver could.
Thumbnail 3312 Scarce Two Digit Serial Number Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,900.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 4,750.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $4750 - 6500 Remington only manufactured about 2,000 of the Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers from 1891 to 1894. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and was intended to be the competitor of the Colt Single Action Army. This model revolver is the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." and "44 C.F.W" on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder and the serial number is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip. The revolver has a blade front and frame notch rear sights, lanyard stud and ring mounted on the butt, and is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "RA" monogram at the tops. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 99 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 60% plus of the original nickel finish. The is wear on the muzzle, ejector rod, cylinder and high points, with blistered flaking on the grip straps. There are a few scattered dings. The grips are also very fine with a minor repair and a few small chips on the bottom of the right panel, and overall crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. A very fine example of a scarce and desirable Remington model 1890 revolver.
Thumbnail 3313 Fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5000 Approximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. Marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A" on top of the barrel and "44", indicating .44-40 caliber, stamped on the left side of the frame. The serial number is marked on the left side of the grip frame under the grip panel. There are hand written markings on the backs of both grips. Left grip: "Dawson / YT / DW Parcher". Right grip: "DWP Deozo / 1909" with the remaining illegible. Consignor notes state that D.W. Parcher is said to have been prospecting in the Yukon when he had this gun. The butt is stamped "P P" in large font. Fitted with smooth plain grips. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 568 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina The cylinder has some minor pitting. The front sight has been reshaped during period of usage with an added copper insert and a lanyard staple and loop have been added to the butt. The grips are very fine with 85% of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3314 Rare Remington Model 1888 Transition Rare Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7000 These rare "Transition" revolvers were manufactured circa 1888-1889 with a total production of less than 1,000. This model is identical in appearance to the Model 1890 revolver. Hartley & Gramham referred to these revolvers as the "New Model Pocket Army". Having assumed control of Remington Arms Company in 1888, it is likely that these revolvers were specifically made for Hartley & Graham with parts on hand at the factory. The web ejector housing is numbered 2 stamped over 1 76. The left side of the frame and loading gate are stamped with the number "4". The top of the barrel is marked "E REMINGTON & SONS. ILION .N.Y.U.S.A.", (slightly off center), reading toward the breech, (normally found reading toward the muzzle), and believed to be the only Model 1888 marked in this manner. The upper left side of the frame just forward the cylinder is stamped "44" indicating 44-40 caliber and further indicating that Hartley & Graham used leftover parts. Brass blade and frame notch sights, no lanyard ring and fitted with smooth walnut grips. Normally found with a 5 3/4" barrel, this particular revolver has a rare 7 3/8" barrel. Brass blade front and frame notch rear sights, made without a lanyard stud and ring on the butt and fitted with smooth two piece walnut grips with he name "DICK", "N/A" and another unreadable penciled marking on the inside of the left panel. BBL: 7 3/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Win Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Serial Number: 4 Condition: Very Fine. The revolver retains 60% of the original nickel finish with most of the cylinder and part of the barrel having a smooth gray patina. There are numerous small dings on the underside, muzzle end of the barrel and some scattered minor flaking, and high edge wear. The grips are good. The left panel has a minor crack on the inside, there are a few minor dents and dings on the bottom edges, overall minor dings and scratches and a hand rubbed patina. The markings are clear. There is some slight play in the cylinder, otherwise the action is very good. A nice example of a rare Remington Model 1888 Transition Single Action Army revolver with a 7 3/8" barrel.
Thumbnail 3315 Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Revolver Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $6000 - 8000 One of the most widely sought Remington handguns, the 1890 was produced from 1891 to 1894, with only around 2000 made total. A follow-up to the Model 1875, the 1890 was intended to compete against the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Fixed sights, with the top of the barrel marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." and "44 C.F.W" is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. "DaM" has been hand scratched into the frame next to the caliber marking. Grips are checkered hard rubber with "RA" monograms and a lanyard swivel on the butt. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44-40 Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 1557 Condition: Fine, with traces of the original blue finish in the protected areas of the frame. The remainder of the surface is a mixed gray patina with brown elements and areas of pitting. Grips are very good, with some age fading and mild handling marks. Mechanically functions but is slightly out of time.
Thumbnail 3316 Scarce Egyptian Army Contract Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4000 This is an example of a scarce Egyptian Army contract Remington Model 1875 revolver. The Egyptian government placed an order for 10,000 Remington Model 1875 Army Revolvers. An unknown number of these revolvers were manufactured before Remington decided to stop production because Egypt still owed the company several hundred thousand dollars for rolling block rifles and carbines. The fact that almost every known specimen has turned up in the U.S. supports the conclusion that Remington never delivered a single Model 1875 revolver to the Egyptian government. This revolver has an "FR" cartouche on the left grip panel and star (left barrel side) and "R" (left frame side, cylinder) proofs, all markings found on Egyptian contract Model 1875s. Pinched front and grooved rear sights. The top of the barrel is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A." Smooth walnut grips and lanyard ring on the butt. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 CF Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 2723 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been clean and there is some minor pitting. The grips are fine with some minor dings and scratches with a couple chips missing at the bottom edges. The grip cartouche is legible. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3317 Rare Springfield 1875 Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifle Start Price: 8,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This is an excellent original example of a Type II Officer's Trapdoor Rifle that was manufactured by Springfield Armory between 1877 and 1881.The rifle has the distinctive Type II checkered walnut half-stock with detachable, checkered pistol grip, low-arch breechblock, rounded, nickel plated forend tip, nickel plated front and rear ramrod tips. In addition to the Type II features, the rifle has well-executed scroll engraving on the forend cap, barrel band, receiver top, breechblock, tang, cam latch, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard and buttplate. The straight grain walnut stock has checkered panels on the wrist and forearm. The barrel is fitted with a single ramrod pipe that secures a hickory ramrod with slotted ferule and milled head. The rifle has a single set-trigger, two-position tumbler, carbine trigger guard without stacking swivel, hammer with oval knurled panel and 1877 Buckhorn "R" (rifle) marked rear sight. The rifle was special-ordered without the tang mounted peep sight and globe front sight found on most Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifles. The stock was never been drilled or inletted for a tang sight and has an oval checkered panel on the top of the wrist. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted front sight with nickel-silver blade. The receiver is, correctly, not serial numbered. The breechblock has the standard, three-line, markings, "U.S./MODEL/1873". In addition to the open scroll engraving, the lock plate is roll-stamped with the Springfield Eagle and Shield motif and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" in two lines. "U.S." is stamped on the buttplate heel surrounded by engraved scroll work. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the Springfield, "V/P/Eagle Head/P", proof and acceptance marks. An encircled script "P" proofmark is stamped on the underside of the stock at the terminus of the wrist checkering. The left side of the stock wrist, correctly, lacks the Ordnance final inspection marks and date found on 1881 and 1885 production Officer's Model rifles. The rifle has a blued barrel and color casehardened barrel band, receiver, breechblock, lock plate, hammer, tang, trigger guard and buttplate. The Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifles were manufactured to provide Army officers with a high quality sporting rifle chambered for the .45-70 service cartridge. Springfield Armory manufactured only 477 of these fine rifles between 1875 and 1885. An estimated 252, Type II rifles were made between April 1, 1877 and December 30, 1881. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut checkered Gauge: 45/70 Govt. Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% of the slightly faded original blue finish. 85% of the casehardened finish on the receiver, breechblock, tang, hammer and receiver is present with strong case colors. The barrel band and trigger guard show minor handling wear with about half of the original case colors. The case colors on the buttplate have faded to a silver-gray patina with scattered age spotting. The carefully executed scroll engraving is crisp and deep. The barrel, breechblock and lock plate markings are sharp. The bore is bright. The ramrod is in excellent condition with nearly all of the plated finish on the ferrules and minimal wear on the rod itself. The walnut stock and detachable pistol grip are both in excellent condition with most of the original finish, sharp checkering and only very light handling wear. This is an excellent example of a rare Type II Officer's Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle with unusual special order sight configuration.
Thumbnail 3318 Desirable Colorado Territory Marked Model 1865 Spencer Carbine Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Model 1865 Spencer Carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Company. Spencer Model 1865 Carbines were extensively used in campaigns against hostile Native American tribes following the Civil War. The left side of the carbine stock is boldly stamped: "U.S./COL.TER" in two lines which indicates that it one of 500 Spencer Carbines transferred by the Ordnance Department to the Territory of Colorado on October 16, 1868. Identical markings on Model 1865 Carbine serial number "22526" are shown on page 129 of "SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS" by Roy Marcott. The carbine has the Stabler magazine cut-off, and has the standard stock mounted sling swivel, sling bar and ring, folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and block-mounted, iron front sight. The barrel is blued and the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished walnut. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped with "MODEL/1865" in two vertical lines followed by the Spencer and Burnside Rifle Co., legend in four horizontal lines. The serial number "28352" is stamped on the top of the receiver behind the hammer. The initials of the ordnance Sub-Inspector "J.L.C." are stamped on the left barrel flat. Single initial Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. Two script initial Ordnance final inspection marks with oval and rectangular borders are stamped on the left side of the stock wrist. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 56 Spencer Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 28352 Condition: Good. The carbine has an even brown patina with traces of the original casehardened finish visible on the receiver. The "U.S./COL. TER" markings on the left side of the stock are sharp. The ordnance inspection marks on the left stock wrist are visible but illegible. The stock and forearm are in good condition with the exception of three small dents on the right side of the stock comb which have been repaired with wood filler. The action functions well. This is a solid example of a Western Model 1865 Spencer Carbine.
Thumbnail 3319 Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver in 7th Cavalry Serial Number Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver was manufactured in 1875. The serial number "5195" is in the serial number range of revolvers documented as issued to the 7th Cavalry Regiment and used at the Battle of Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876. In "COLT CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY REVOLVERS, John Kopec and Sterling Fenn identify Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolvers serial numbers: "5100", "5128", "5133", "5153", "5147", "5180" and "5416" as having documented 7th Cavalry history or Little Bighorn battle association. The revolver has the early style ejector housing with barrel boss and ejector rod with 'bullseye" head. The early style cylinder has small bolt stops. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early "script" address: "+ COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.+" with slanted crosses at either end of the address. A small "P" proofmark is visible on the underside of the barrel and "C" and "G" sub-inspection marks are stamped on either side of the ejector rod boss hole. A "C" sub-inspection mark is stamped in the frame hammer well above the firing pin hole. The left side of the frame has the two-line/two-date patent markings followed by the "U.S." property mark. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number "492". The small "A" inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville Ainsworth is visible on the trigger guard below the serial number and on the top of the back strap. The frame, trigger guard and back strap are stamped with the serial number "5195". The barrel and the cylinder are stamped with the partial serial number "749". There are no visible markings on the one-piece walnut stock. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5195 Condition: Refinished and assembled. The barrel, cylinder and ejector housing are replacements with a distinctly different age patina than the frame, renumbered to match, trigger guard and back strap. The barrel and cylinder have scattered patches of deep pitting. The frame has moderate shallow pitting; there are bright case colors on the inside of the loading gate recess. The hammer screw back strap screws and mainspring are replacements. The hammer may be an artificially aged replacement. The grip is in fair condition and shows moderate to heavy wear. The heels of the grip are rounded and there are grooves in the butt on either side of the back strap. The barrel, frame and cylinder markings are light but legible. The markings on the trigger guard and back strap are sharp. The hammer will not hold at half-cock. This is an interesting example of a very early Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with a serial number that places it in the serial number range of documented revolvers used by Custer's 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Thumbnail 3320 Exceptional U.S. Pattern 1874 Cavalry Saber Belt with Hazen Loops and Pattern 1881 Holster Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This regulation U.S. 1874 Pattern saber belt rig features a first type Patern 1881 Holster manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal in 1881-82. The Pattern 1881 holster was designed for Colt Single Action Army and S & W Schofield Revolvers. The holster has the correct half-flap with two finial holes and narrow belt loop for closure. This is a typical Indian War Cavalry Trooper's Saber belt rig from the early 1880's. Fabricated of black bridle leather, the left-hand body has a shallow, riveted and sewn belt loop made to mount only on a plain waist or saber belt. The half-flap is stamped with the Rock Island Arsenal marks and the inspector initials "WK" and "LLR". The holster body is embossed with "US" in an oval. The holster is an altered U.S. Watervliet Arsenal produced pattern 1874 Sabelt Belt with a "US" belt buckle. The belt is 36 1/2 inches long and is complete with the sliding brass keepers, two decorative leather senser straps and brass Model 1824 "vs" belt date. Attached to the belt are a U.S. Watervliet Arsenal Dyer cartridge pouch with fleece lining, converted Civil War cap pouch with "US" embossed flap , and a Hazen’s patent black leather cartridge carrier. The Hazen’s patent black leather cartridge carrier has a row of twelve loops in front, eight loops in the back, and three belt loops with "U.S. / ARSENAL / BENICIA" stamped on the center loop. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The Pattern 1881 holster is excellent. The flap and the belt loop show minor flexing wear. The Rock Island Arsenal cartouche and inspector initials are clear. The body of the holster is excellent with smooth leather, tight stitches and sharp "US" embossed, with some minor scratches and an indentation on the front. Hazen loops, Dyer cartridge box and revolver cartridge box are in very fine to excellent condition. The arsenal markings are clear. The stitching is tight. This is an exceptional Pattern 1881 Holster and Model 1824 Saber belt rig that would be extremely difficult to improve upon.
Thumbnail 3321 West Point Cadet and Light Guard Shakos Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 1) West Point Cadet Dress Shako, with the large hat badge. The badge has a Roman type helmet and sword on the shield with "DUTY / HONOR / COUNTRY / WEST POINT / MDCCCII / USMA" in a ribbon behind the spread eagle. The crown is leather, with black fabric plume. Felt brim, with leather hat band and visor. Two buttons on either side of the hat band marked "CADET/U.S.M.A.", with the same shield as on the badge. Leather interior lining with ties and embossed with retailer "J.W. BAILEY & SON, INC./ PHILA. PA/ EST. 1865". 2) Pre-Civil War Cavalry shako. The badge is marked "LIGHT / 1/GUARD" and surrounded by a sunburst design. Leather crown, visor, and adjustable hat band, which is attached by two buttons with crossed sabers. The brim is made of blue felt and the plume is gold colored feathers. Inside of crown has manufacturers label "FROM/ W. STOKES KIRK/ Dealer in/ Government * Goods/ GENERAL MERCHANDISE, &C./ Philadelphia". BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good with very little moth damage. The leather is good, with some minor cracking and wear. 2) Good with no noticeable damage to felt. Leather is good with the entire visor wrinkled. The sweat band is poor and only a small portion remains. Right side of visor is coming loose.
Thumbnail 3322 Colt Model 1873 Artillery Model Single Action Revolver in the 7th Cavalry Serial Number Range with F Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $12000 - 20000 This Colt Model 1873 Single Action revolver was manufactured in 1874 and subsequently rebuilt as an artillery in 1903. The serial number of this revolver, "5220" falls within in the range (4500-5504) of Single Action revolvers issued to the 7th Cavalry in 1874 and carried by troopers of that regiment in the Battle of Little Big Horn on June 26-27, 1876. Little Big Horn documented or positively associated Colt Single Action revolvers in this serial number range are 5100, 5128 and 5147. This revolver, like most Colt Single Action revolvers issued to the U.S. cavalry was modified to "Artillery" configuration after 1893 and refurbished by Colt in 1903. A Colt factory letter that accompanied the revolver states that it was one of 50 revolvers shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on February 24, 1903. The revolver frame is serial-numbered "5220". Like most Artillery Model Single Action revolvers the components have mixed serial numbers. This revolver also has an early O.W. Ainsworth inspected barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The barrel is serial numbered "6009" and the underside is stamped with the small "A" sub-inspection mark and "P" proofmark. The top of the barrel has the early script address: "+COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.+" with slanted crosses at either end. The frame has the early Colt 'Two-Date/Two-Line' patent markings and small "U.S." property mark. The trigger guard is serial numbered "4014" and stamped with a small "A" behind the serial number. The back strap is serial number "5447" and has a small "A" stamped behind the hammer cut-out. The cylinder has the early small stops and is stamped with a "P" proofmark, the serial number "4706" and a small "A" sub-inspection mark. The loading gate is stamped with the assembly number, "983". The left grip heel is stamped with a small "R.A.C." sub-inspection mark. The lower left side of the grip is stamped with the date "1903" or "1902" above "OCH". The lower right side of the grip is stamped with the sub-inspectors initials "RAC". The revolver has a blue finish on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, loading gate and hammer have a color casehardened finish. BBL: 5 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 5220 Condition: Very fine as Colt refurbished. The barrel, ejector housing and trigger guard have 75% blue with thinning on contact points. The cylinder and back strap have about 75% of the original blue finish. The frame has 50% of the casehardened finish with silvering on contact points and strong case colors in protected areas. The hammer has 90% of the case colors. All of the markings are sharp and clear. The grip is in very good condition with moderate-heavy handling wear. There is some age shrinkage on the bottom of the grip and the Ordnance inspection marks are faint and nearly illegible. The action is tight and functions perfectly. It is very unusual to find a Artillery Model Single Action revolver with all early Ainsworth components. This is a historic revolver which may have been issued to the 7th Cavalry and carried in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Thumbnail 3323 Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7000 This is a fine original example of a First Model Schofield Single Action revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufactured in 1875 with seven inch barrels, walnut grips and blue finish as the standard finish. The distinctive features of this revolver are the barrel catch attached to the frame rather than the top strap, the gracefully shaped frame and shorter ejector housing. The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production. Many were issued to the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the "Buffalo Soldiers" of the Indian Wars. Some notorious outlaws and lawmen of the Old West were known to have carried a Schofield as well. The left side of the ejector housing is marked with the two line address/patent dates and "SCHOFIELD'S PAT APR 22D 1873" on the right side. The toe of the back strap is marked "US". The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, with the letter "L" below it, and on the inside of the right grip panel. The letter "L" also appears on the frame under the cylinder and the bottom of the ejector housing flat is marked "LP". All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, pinned blade front sight and fitted with smooth walnut grips. BBL: 7 inch solid rib Stock: Gauge: 45 Schofield Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1035 Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 40% original blue finish, concentrated mainly on the frame sides and protected areas of the barrel with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. The hammer and trigger guard retain strong original case colors in protected areas with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grips are also fine with a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The cylinder has a bit of play, otherwise the action is fine.
Thumbnail 3324 Two Cabinet Card Photographs and a Sharpshooters Medal Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00 Estimate: $500 - 1000 1) 6 1/2" x 4" Photograph of a private from Fort Stanton, New Mexico done by C.D. Curtis, U.S. Army Photographer. The soldier is wearing a shooting medal on his uniform, 2) framed 6 1/2" x 4" photograph of a 7th Cavalry private in full uniform and appears to be from Company E. The soldier is holding a saber, is wearing a holstered revolver and has a shooting medal on his uniform. The photograph is framed in a 9" x 11" black frame with glass front and gray matting and 3) brass shooting medal with the upper bar marked "SHARPSHOOTER" and a Maltese cross hanging below. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, faded and yellowed with age, 2) excellent and 3) good with aged patina and the pin is slightly bent.
Thumbnail 3325 U.S. 1881 Pattern Indian Scout Cavalry Dress Helmet Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 4000 The black felt dress helmet, with patent leather edging and hat band. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate, consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with crossed sabers behind and the German silver Indian Scout crossed arrows insignia on top of shield. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The crown has the white and red Indian Scout horse-hair plume and there are two Indian Scout crossed arrow side buttons. Red and white braided cording attached to helmet with brass rings. Felt interior with leather sweat band. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine with light wear overall. Helmet plate has darkened with age. Interior is very good, with the sweat band having light wear and discoloration. Cording is fine with the white having yellowed with age and there are some minor frayed areas.
Thumbnail 3326 U.S. 1881 Pattern Artillery Dress Helmet Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1800 The black worsted wool dress helmet and hat band, with patent leather edging. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate, consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with crossed cannons behind the shield. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The crown has the red artillery horse-hair plume and there are two crossed cannon side buttons, with the left side having a hook. Three metal U.S. shield hooks attached at crown on either side and in rear, along with pinwheel side vents. The side hooks hold a gold braided cord. Canvas interior with red paper label marked "J.H. McKENNEY & CO. /141 GRAND ST. N.Y.:" at crown and "67" marked on inside brim at rear. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine with moderate wear overall and a small rectangular repair on left side. Patent leather edging is cracked, with portions missing. The plating on the metal at crown has some flaking. Interior has light staining, and there is faint traces of writing and a stamp on the brim. The sweat band is fair with light scuffing, fading and staining.
Thumbnail 3327 U.S. 1881 Pattern Cavalry Dress Helmet Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The black felt dress helmet, with patent leather edging and hat band. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate, consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with crossed sabers behind the shield. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The crown has the orange cavalry horse-hair plume and there are two cavalry crossed saber side buttons. Felt interior with leather sweat band and the metal on crown is marked "HORSTMANN BROS. & CO. /PHILADELPHIA". Marked size 7. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very fine with light wear overall. Patent leather hat band has light scuffing in front. Interior shows very little wear, and the sweat band is very fine with light wear/scuffs and some discoloration.
Thumbnail 3328 1881 Enlisted Man's Artillery Dress Spiked Helmet Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Black felt covered body and edged in patent leather. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with artillery crossed cannons behind and "4" on top of shield, signifying the 4th Regiment. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The helmet is topped with a fluted brass spike on a brass oak leaf base. Two artillery buttons on each side of a black leather hat band encompassing base of hat. Rear of hat at crown has a U.S. shield with a hook, to possibly hold cording. Interior is also felt, with the metal holding spike on marked "HORSTMANN BROS. & CO. /PHILADELPHIA", and leather sweat band. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent with minor wear overall. Gold-plated metal has darkened with age otherwise is very good. Leather hat band has minor age cracks and wear. Interior is very fine. Sweat band is good with some discoloration and light wear.
Thumbnail 3329 1881 Pattern U.S. Enlisted Man's Medical Dress Helmet Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Black felt covered body and edged in patent leather. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with silver medical corps winged caduceus on top of shield. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The helmet has a ventilated cap on crown. Two hospital corps side buttons, on either side of a black leather hat band encompassing base of hat. Interior is also felt with the metal on crown marked "HORSTMANN BROS. & CO. /PHILADELPHIA", and leather sweat band. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine with light wear overall. Patent leather has minor cracking, and some flaking in places. Interior edge of brim/visor has tears and is worn. Sweat band is good with light wear and discoloration.
Thumbnail 3330 U.S. 1881 Enlisted Pattern Summer Dress Helmet Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The helmet is covered with white canvas for summer wear. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with crossed sabers behind and "5" on top of shield, signifying the 5th Regiment. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The crown has the orange cavalry horse-hair plume and there are two cavalry crossed saber side buttons. Canvas interior with leather sweat band. Marked size 6 7/8. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good with light staining on exterior. Rear has a large split going from edge up to hat band and a small hole. Right side has small tear. Canvas on the interior has moderate foxing overall. The green canvas lining on interior edge is poor with holes, wear and a large tear where hat is split. There is also a couple smaller splits visible on interior.
Thumbnail 3331 U.S. 1881 Pattern Infantry Spiked Dress Helmet Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Black felt covered body and edged in patent leather. The gold-plated, brass helmet plate consists of the U.S. Eagle and Shield insignia, with infantry crossed muskets behind shield. The eagle has arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon. The helmet is topped with a fluted brass spike on a brass oak leaf base. Two infantry buttons on each side of a black felt hat band encompassing base of hat. Interior lining is canvas and is marked "E. O. CONNELL.". Marked size 7, on leather sweat band. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Good with light wear and minor moth damage. Spike on crown is loose and gold plating has darkened with age. Patent leather edging, has some cracking and wear. Canvas interior has moderate water stains and discoloration, with the name written and scratched out in pen. Sweat band is good with light wear and discoloration.
Thumbnail 3332 New York State Militia Cavalry Dress Helmet Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Estimate: $750 - 1200 Blue felt Prussian style dress helmet with cast brass insignia and fittings, brass chain, leather lined chinstrap and yellow horse hair plume. The cast brass helmet plate has the New York state seal with "EXCELSIOR" in a ribbon below the seal and a spread eagle atop it. The shield is backed by the cavalry crossed sabers and the center of the shield is cut with a "C" for "C Troop". The helmet brim is edged in brass and there is a brass reinforcement on the spine. The side buttons and plume socket mounts are decorated with a cast floral design. The helmet appears to be an enlisted pattern and probably dates from the late 1880s and is similar to the Army Model 1881 Dress Helmet but shows more of the Prussian influence. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fine. The blue felt helmet body is not faded and helmet body shows minimal wear. The brass insignia and fittings are in excellent condition and have an attractive age patina. The only significant wear is on the leather chinstrap liner; the delicate leather has deteriorated with age and has separated from the inside of the brass chain chinstrap. A nice example of a late 19th century militia cavalry dress helmet.
Thumbnail 3333 U.S. Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7500 This is an example of a U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with factory letter. The letter states that this revolver was delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on July 11, 1890. The revolver was inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. The revolver is stamped with Carr's "R.A.C." mark on the underside of the barrel, the frame, cylinder and the right grip heel. "P" proof marks are stamped on the underside of the barrel and on the side of the cylinder. The full serial number, "133366" is stamped on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number, "3366" is stamped on the barrel and the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the 'Elongated Block Address': "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'Three-Dates/Three-Line' patent markings followed by the "U.S." property mark. The assembly number "1328" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. "K" is stamped behind the serial number on the trigger guard and back strap. Illegible Ordnance and Sub-Inspector's marks are stamped on the sides of the grip. The revolver is fitted with the oval ejector rod head used and Single Action Cavalry revolvers in the 113,000-140,361 serial number range. The revolver has a military blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The frame, hammer and loading gate have a color casehardened finish. The grip is walnut with an oil finish. The revolver is complete with a Model 1885 Holster made by Spanish-American War contractor Lanz, Owens & Co. The holster is made of black leather and has two holes in the flap to accommodate either a Colt Single Action or S&W Schofield revolver. The holster body is embossed with "U.S." in an oval. The back of the holster has the wide belt loop designed to fit over a Mills cartridge belt. The loop is stamped: "LANZ & OWENS" in an arch above "CHICAGO". BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 133366 Condition: Very fine as partially restored professionally. "Feathered" polishing marks are visible on the replacement, renumbered to match barrel on either side of the front sight blade and above the ejector housing stud. The barrel and ejector housing have finish wear on contact points and some scattered, minor scratches. The cylinder shows light edge wear and some turn marks. The trigger guard has nearly all of the blue finish intact. The back strap shows some handling wear and the blue finish has faded to a gray patina. Nearly 75% of the casehardened finish is present on the frame hammer and loading gate. The case colors are strong. The action is tight and functions perfectly. The inspector's and sub-inspector's marks on the lower sides of the replacement grip are restamped, faint and illegible. The original holster is in very good condition. The stitching is tight and the leather surfaces are smooth. there are a number of light scuff marks on the back edge holster and top of the flap. The maker's cartouche on the back of the holster is crisp. This is a representative example of a late production Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Spanish-American War M1885 Holster.
Thumbnail 3334 Three Antique Boxes of Cartridges and One Sealed Percussion Cap Tin Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 1) Sealed box of Frankford Arsenal .45 caliber cartridges dated 1879. 2) Box of UMC .30 long cartridges with yellow label. 3) Box of UMC .40 3 1/4" caliber cartridges for Sharps rifles with green label. 4) Sealed Eley Brothers percussion cap tin with green label (250 caps). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1-3 are fine overall with some minor stains but retaining clear printing with 3 having some edge separation. All in a protective transparent wrapping. 4 is also fine, showing some wear on the label. Printing is weak but legible. The browning paper wrapping shows some loss on the bottom but remains tight around the tin.
Thumbnail 3335 U.S. Calvary Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1885. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the under side is marked "P" and "D.F.C." directly ahead of the cylinder pin. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates followed "U.S.". The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "4401". The cylinder is marked with the letter "P", the bottom of the frame above the serial number is marked "D.F.C." and there is a letter "G" below the serial number on the trigger guard and back strap. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial serial number "4401" marked on the barrel under the ejector housing and on the cylinder. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, "bulls-eye" ejector rod head walnut grip, and fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip absent of any inspection cartouche. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 LC Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 114401 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned and for the most part are bright showing some scattered minor pitting. The grips are also good with a few minor dents and a very small chip on each toe. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3336 U.S. Remington Model 1871 Single Shot Rolling Block Army Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Produced circa 1872 - 1888. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the frame marked "P" and "S", along with the 2 line address and patent markings. Smooth forearm and pistol grip, with a "CRS" cartouche on the left side. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The pistol has a smooth dark brown patina with some very scattered pin point pitting. The frame retains strong traces of silvered original case colors. The wood is also very good with some very scattered minor handling marks and some noticeable bottom edge wear. The cartouche is fine. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3337 Indian War Era Cavalryman's Belt Rig Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1800 Indian War era cavalry saber belting that consists of: (1) Modified Civil War Mann Cavalry Belt with 1872 "US" Belt Plate, (2) Spanish American War Lanz, Owen & Co. contract 5th type pattern 1881 holster for Colt and S.W .45 caliber single action revolvers and (3) "US" embossed Hagner No. 2 cartridge box for .45 caliber cartridges with modified closure strap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Fair. The leather surface of the Mann Cavalry Belt has been with leather preservative and has moderate to heavy flaking. One saber strap is weak. The pattern 1881 holster is in good condition. The Hagner cartridge box has a replaced closure strap and modified finial.
Thumbnail 3338 Rare First Year Production, Three-Digit Serial Number Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Ca Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 13,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 14,000.00 Estimate: $9000 - 14000 Part of the first shipment on the first contract between Colt and the United States Army. This highly desirable Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with three-digit serial number was manufactured in 1873. The revolver was inspected by Ordnance Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth and has the distinctive "A" sub-inspection mark on major components. The ejector housing is the first style with barrel boss and round ejector rod head. The hammer is the correct cavalry pattern with elongated crosshatching on the spur. The one-piece walnut stock has an oil finish. The barrel has the early script address: "+COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.+" with a slanted cross on either end of the marking. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the early, 'two-date in two-line' Colt patent markings followed by the "U.S." property mark. The serial number "954" is located on the underside of the barrel, the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder has the early, small cylinder stops and is serial numbered "967". "P" proofmarks are stamped on the underside of the barrel and on the side of the cylinder. The small "A" Ainsworth sub-inspector's marks are visible on the underside of the barrel, the back strap and on the right grip heel. The distinctive loading gate is, correctly, not stamped with the assembly number found on later production revolvers. Early, Ainsworth inspected, Government Contract, Single Action Cavalry Revolvers are rare in original condition. Most of these revolvers were subsequently overhauled and altered to Artillery configuration for use in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. This particular example is extremely rare in that it escaped this scenario. The Colt factory letter states no information was found on this revolver because the records have apparently been "lost or destroyed years ago". Page 345 of "A Study of The Colt Single Action Army Revolver", states "All the letters forwarding the Inspection Certificates to the Chief of Ordnance were in the National Archive files. However none of the certificates are available. The Fiscal files (NA, RG217) were also checked for the documents but all certificates were removed and destroyed in order to condense the files." The Fiscal Records (NA, RG217, 2nd Comptroller) shows revolvers received at Springfield Armory for inspection were received 1,000 at a time on 8 separate dates starting on November 28, 1873, the shipment this revolver would have been in. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 954 Condition: Good. The revolver has been lightly cleaned and has a steel-gray patina with scattered spots of age discoloration. The barrel, cylinder and frame have minor scratches and age texture but no significant pitting. All of the markings except some of the small "A" sub-inspection marks and the grip inspection marks are legible. There are light period applied file marks on the butt with the serial number having been partially defaced. The grips are in good overall condition with a repaired hairline crack on each side and two small chips on the right side at the junction of the back strap and frame. The 967 cylinder is from another Ainsworth revolver, likely exchanged in the field during soldiers' batch cleaning of interchangeable parts. The action is tight and functions well. This is a good, original example of a very early, U.S. Cavalry issue, Ainsworth-inspected Colt Model 1873 Revolver.
Thumbnail 3339 Exceptional 1874 Pattern Swivel Holster with Pattern 1874 Saber Belt, Hazen Loops and Cartridge Boxe Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Complete 1874 Cavalry, belt, holster and cartridge box rig. The group consists of: 1) very rare 1874 Pattern Swivel Holster for the Colt Cavalry Single Action or S&W Schofield revolvers, 2) 1874 Pattern Cavalry Saber Belt with brass belt slides, detachable leather saber straps and brass "US" belt plate, 3) 20-round leather "Hazen Loop" cartridge carrier, 4) Model 1874 Dyer Cartridge Box and 5) altered Civil War cap pouch. The Pattern 1874 Swivel holster has a distinctive hanger with brass swivel riveted to the holster body. The swivel enables the holster to pivot 45 degrees and accommodate the movement of a horseman. The black leather holster body is embossed with "US" in an oval and has a brass finial. The flap has a single hole. The back of the hanger is stamped: "WATERVLIET/ARSENAL" in two lines. The inspector's name: "A.R. SMITH" is stamped on the holster flap. Field use indicated that the swivel was delicate and easily broken and most of the holsters were modified or replaced; surviving, un-altered, examples are rare. The black leather 1874 Pattern Cavalry Saber belt has the distinctive brass belt slides and detachable saber straps with brass hooks. The belt has a brass Model 1874 "U.S." plate. The belt is stamped "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/WTG" in three lines. The rare, detachable "Hazen Loop" cartridge carrier is made of black leather and has 20 loops for .45 caliber rifle or carbine cartridges. The back of the center loop is boldly stamped, "U.S./ARSENAL/BENECIA" in three lines. The Model 1874 Dyer Cartridge box is constructed of black leather and has a fleece lining. The flap is embossed with "U.S." in an oval. The back of the holster is stamped with "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL" in oval between the belt loops. The Civil War cap pouch was altered around 1876 to serve as a cartridge box for .45 Colt or S&W cartridges. The pouch had most of the inner flap and fleece lining removed and the edges of the inner flap sewn to the edge of the body. The outer flap was embossed with the same oval "US" as the holster and Dyer box. Most Civil War cap pouches were used for revolver cartridges without alteration. Altered pouches with "US" embossed flaps are rare. The Pattern 1874 holster, Hazen Loops and Model 1874 Saber belt were issued in relatively small quantities and remained in service for only a few years. The delicate Pattern 1874 Swivel holsters were rapidly replaced with the more durable Pattern 1881 holsters. Saber belts, Dyer Cartridge boxes and Hazen cartridge loops were superseded by cartridge belts. Most of the "US" embossed converted cap boxes were expended in service. All of the components in this rig are scarce. The Pattern 1874 Swivel holster is rare in any condition. Excellent condition examples of this holster are almost unknown. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Excellent. The Pattern 1874 Swivel holster is unissued and remains in excellent plus condition. The leather has not been treated with preservative. The "US" embossing, arsenal markings and inspector's stamp are crisp. All of the stitching is tight. The leather is smooth and free from cracks or flaking. Wear is limited to some minor flex marks on the top of the hanger and flap. This is almost certainly the best Pattern 1874 Swivelholster extant. The Model 1874 Saber belt is in excellent condition. The belt plate has a beautiful, untouched, patina. The belt and saber straps are supple and have no cracks or flaking. The "Hazen Loop" cartridge carrier is in very good condition; the tops of the loops are slightly bent from use but the leather is smooth and free from cracks or flaking, stitching is tight and the markings are excellent. The Model 1874 Dyer Cartridge box is un-issued and matches the condition and color of the holster perfectly. The cartridge box has some minor rub marks on the tip of the flap and some flexing in the gusset. The surface of the flap, back and body are smooth. The embossed "US" is perfect. The fleece lining is clean and 100% intact. The revolver cartridge box is in very good condition. The embossed "US" marking on the flap is very strong and the Civil War Ordnance inspectors stamped on the center of the flap is still legible. The leather surfaces have some minor flex marks but are free from cracks or flaking. This is an exceptional Indian War holster and saber belt rig. It is extremely impressive on its own but it would also compliment the best Colt Cavalry Single Action or S&W Schofield revolver. This is the best group of this type ever offered for sale by the Rock Island Auction Company.
Thumbnail 3340 Magnificent Like New U.S. Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol from The William Locke Coll Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $7500 - 15000 One of approximately 6,000 manufactured by Remington of which 5,000 were purchased by the U.S. government. The pistol has a 8-inch blued barrel, casehardened frame with distinctive 'hump' on the back strap and oil-finished walnut grip and forearm. The hammer and breechblock are finished bright. The left side of the frame is marked " REMINGTON'S ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT MAY 3D NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866" in two lines and stamped with a "P" and "S". The script initials of the Ordnance inspector "C.R.S." are enclosed in a rectangle on the left side of the grip. The forearm has checkered panels. Photographed on the top of page 331 of the WM. M. Locke Collection by Frank M. Sellers. BBL: 8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 CF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: cartouched walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent plus. The barrel retains 99% plus original blue finish with only the most delicate storage type wear. The frame exhibits 99% original vivid case colors which still display their original factory luster. The hammer and breechblock are like new. The wood is excellent plus. The edges are sharp. The ordnance cartouche is crisp and clear. Impossible to improve upon and from the esteemed WM Locke Collection.
Thumbnail 3341 Scarce Remington Model 1891 Target Rolling Block Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 this is an example of one of the Model 1891 Remington Target Pistols that Remington Arms Co. made from 1892-1898 using left-over, over-runs of the U.S. Army Model 1871 receivers and fitting them with a 10 inch half octagon barrel. Fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight on a half octagon barrel marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." on top of the round section. The casehardened frame is marked "REMINGTON'S ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3d NOV. 15th 1864 APRIL 17th, 1866." There are no inspector's marks on the frame or grips. The number "147" is marked on forearm. Smooth walnut forearm and grips. BBL: 10 inch part octagon Stock: Gauge: 22 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 97% original bright blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 98% original case colors. The trigger and breechblock retain 95% original niter blue finish. The hammer retains 99% of the straw color. The forearm has a long hairline crack on the underside. The revarnished grip has a repaired chip near the bottom of the back strap and a minor crack near the bottom of the front strap. Otherwise the wood is fine with most of the varnish remaining and a few minor handling marks.
Thumbnail 3342 Desirable U.S. Navy Inspected Remington Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistol Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7000 U.S. Navy contract Remington Model 1865 Rolling Block Pistol. This pistol is one of approximately 6,500 rolling block pistols manufactured for the U.S. Navy between 1866 and 1870. It has the distinctive spur trigger found only on Model 1865 pistols, blued, 8 1/2-inch, round barrel, casehardened frame, breechblock, trigger and hammer and oil finished walnut forearm and one-piece grip. The top of the barrel is stamped with the U.S. Navy anchor inspection mark and the proof and inspection marks "P/F.W.C." are stamped on the lower right side of the frame. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A./PAT. MAY 3D NOV 15th 1864 APRIL 17th 1866". The serial number, "4558" is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the forearm. The inspectors script initials "FCW" are stamped in a rectangle on the lower left grip heel. The Remington Rolling Block Pistols have one of the strongest actions; the Model 1865 Navy Pistol was the first of the rolling block pistols. Most Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistols were subsequently converted to Model 1867 configuration with trigger guard. Original Model 1865 Navy pistols are scarce. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 50 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 4558 Condition: Fine. The pistol shows moderate wear and retains 40% of the original blue finish. The barrel has scattered, minor scratches and patches of light surface rust. The pistol frame retains traces of the original casehardened finish. The case colors have faded to a mottled silver-gray patina with traces of surface rust. The hammer and breechblock retain most of the casehardened finish and are partially covered with dried grease. The walnut grip and forearm are in very good condition with moderate handling wear and several minor chips. The U.S. Navy inspection marks on the top of the barrel and on the right side of the frame are sharp. The inspection marks on the lower left side of the grip are crisp. The action is tight and functions well. This is a fine example of a scarce U.S. Navy Model 1865 Rolling Block Pistol.
Thumbnail 3343 Scarce Civilian Remington Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistol Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7500 This is a very fine Civilian production, single shot, Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistol, that was manufactured by the Remington, between 1866 and 1870. It has the distinctive spur trigger which identifies it as the first of the Remington Rolling Block pistols. The pistol has a blued barrel, color casehardened frame and fancy, highly figured walnut forearm and one-piece grip. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A./PAT. MAY 3rd NOV. 15th 1864 APRIL 17th 1866". The top of the barrel is stamped with an anchor inspection mark. The pistol lacks the Naval inspector's markings on the right side of the frame, which are found on the U.S. Navy contract Model 1865 pistols. The pistol is in the original rimfire configuration and the breechblock retains the original rimfire firing pin. The Model 1865 Pistol was the first of the Remington Rolling Block Pistols. Original civilian production, rimfire examples are scarce; most Model 1865 pistols were apparently altered by the factory to Model 1867 configuration with trigger guard and were fitted with centerfire breechblocks. BBL: 8 1/2 inch round Stock: fancy walnut Gauge: 50 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish. The frame, breechblock and hammer have 70% of the original color casehardened finish with strong case colors. The hammer and breechblock pins have most of the fiery, niter blue, finish. The bore is bright and the pistol has no firing wear. The barrel and frame markings are crisp. The fancy walnut grip and forearm are both in very fine condition with some minor storage marks. Most of the high polish varnish finish remains. This is a very fine example of a scarce, civilian production Remington Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistol.
Thumbnail 3344 Custer Era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Manufactured from 1873 to 1877. This carbine falls into the Custer Era Trapdoors with the serial number below 43,700. Blade front and ski slope rear sight graduated to 1,500 yards and marked with a "C" on the blade. High arch breechblock marked "MODEL / 1873/ eagle / crossed arrows / U.S.". Lock plate is marked with the eagle and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873". The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "V / P / eagle head" inspection marks. Blue finish with an oil quenched casehardened breechblock, saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the stock and mounted with a one-piece straight grip stock with buttstock compartment with three piece cleaning rod and "US" marked tang. The stock is absent of any inspection cartouches. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 37604 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina with strong original blue finish in the protected areas of the trigger guard. The breechblock shows much of the original dark casehardening mixed with smooth silver gray patina. The stock has been varnished some time ago and remains good with a few shallow gouges on the bottom of the forearm and on the buttstock, and scattered minor dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3345 Scarce Model 1883 Winchester-Hotchkiss 3rd Model Musket with Bayonet Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is a very good example of a scarce Hotchkiss musket as manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This rifle was originally designed by Benjamin B. Hotchkiss in the late 1860s or early 1870s and who eventually sold the design rights to the Winchester factory in 1877 and eventually appeared on the civilian market in 1883. The significance of this rifle is that it represents the very first bolt action rifle; and the very first rifle with a tubular magazine that fed through the buttstock, that was ever produced by the Winchester factory. It has a non-rotating bolt head with recoil lug on the side of the bolt body and the tubular magazine is located inside to the rear of the receiver and the cartridges are pushed back down inside the buttstock. It was made in three models; a carbine, rifle and musket version which were sold on both the civilian market along with a few to the US Military under Government contract. This is a very late 3rd model musket that is marked on top of the barrel with the two-line Winchester factory markings, with the three line, patent dates and markings on the lower tang. The upper tang is correctly marked; "MODEL of 1883". The barrel has the standard blade front sight with a tangent type Winchester rear sight that is graduated from 500- 1000 meters. The tubular magazine assembly, which is usually missing from these weapons is complete and functional in this musket. It has the original two piece walnut stock and forend along with the original cleaning rod underneath the barrel with an original and scarce commercial musket bayonet. BBL: 28 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 81683 Condition: Very good with the barrel finish having turned a silvery/gray patina. The case colors on the receiver have faded and turned a dark gray patina overall. The markings are clear and sharp and the wood has a nice original matching dark brown color on both the stock and forend with extensive numerous handling marks and light pressure dents overall. A very good example of a Winchester-Hotchkiss musket.
Thumbnail 3346 Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Blade front and Buffington rear sights, with the rear of the barrel at the breech marked with the letter "A" on the top and "V / P / eagle head / P" on the upper left. Low-arch breechblock marked "US / MODEL / 1884" and lock plate has the "eagle/shield" motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". Smooth straight grip stock with two "U" marked barrel band, sling swivels with stacking swivel, a circled script "P" stamped behind the trigger guard, and a clear script "SWP / 1888" stamped on the left flat. Complete with cleaning rod and a "US" marked blued socket bayonet with scabbard and frog. BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 418947 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with some minor thinning and bayonet wear with some scattered areas of gray on the high points. The breechblock and upper tang retain 98% original case colors. The stock is also excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks. The bayonet retains over 95% original blue finish with some minor wear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3347 U.S. Springfield Armory Allin Conversion Model 1866 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Blade front sight which also acts as the bayonet lug and two leaf rear sight with a breechblock dated "1866". The 1864 dated lock plate has the "eagle/shield" motif and marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". The stock has a "HJH" inspection proof on the left flat with a "US" marked buttplate and a canvas sling. With a socket bayonet. BBL: 36 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 CF Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel, barrel bands, buttplate, and trigger guard have been cleaned with areas of light oxidation and brown patina. The lock plate and hammer retain 60% original case colors and the breech block retains 95% original dark oil quenched casehardening. The stock is also very fine with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents. There are numerous minor pressure dents on the left stock flat and a shallow long gash on the forearm (right side). The bayonet has a smooth brown patina with minor pitting.
Thumbnail 3348 Special Order Remington Arms Rolling Block Baby Carbine with Special Order Factory Nickel Finish Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufactured from 1892 to 1902. The upper tang is marked with the three line address/1864-1874 patent dates and the serial number is marked on the left side of the upper and lower tangs under the stock. The buttplate heel is marked "5", reason unknown. Pinched front sight and two leaf folding rear sight marked "3" and "6". The left side of the barrel band is marked with the letter "U" and there is a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the receiver. All parts, except the rear sight are factory nickel plated and the carbine is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 44-40 Finish: nickel Grips: Serial Number: 202 Condition: Excellent with 97% of the original nickel finish, showing some light bubbling and handling marks. Stock is fine with exception of a minor crack in the wrist, mild chips around the frame, and scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A nice Remington Baby Carbine with scarce special order factory nickel plating.
Thumbnail 3349 Custer Era Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Marked "MODEL / 1873 / eagle head / crossed arrows / US" on top of the high arch breechblock, eagle/shield motif next to "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" on the lock plate in front of the hammer (two click tumbler). Folding ladder rear sight with stepped base graduated 1-4 on the right side and raised blade front sight. Carbine style stock with single barrel band, saddle ring bar with ring on the left side, and correct buttplate without a compartment. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 19433 Condition: Very good as arsenal refinished. Overall the metal surfaces have a smooth dark brown patina with the lock plate retaining 80% arsenal blue finish. There is some minor pitting (heavier concentrations on the trigger guard and front barrel section). The sanded and reoiled stock is very good with some chipping and a missing sliver around the lock plate, a few gouges, and some minor dings. Mechanically fine. The interesting feature of this Model 1873 carbine is that it still retains its original features despite going through an arsenal refinish.
Thumbnail 3350 Kopec Documented Ainsworth Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Kopec Lette Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 13,000.00 Estimate: $8000 - 13000 Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver manufactured in 1874. The revolver is accompanied by a Letter of Authentication from John A. Kopec. The letter states that Kopec believes this revolver was originally issued to the 5th Cavalry Regiment during 1874-75. The revolver has a mis-matched cylinder numbered "8726". The Kopec letter notes that revolver serial number "18732" was issued to the 5th Cavalry and states that he believes that this cylinder may have been "field-mixed" with the original cylinder during service with the 5th Cavalry. Kopec further states that this revolver most probably was not turned in for refurbishment and alteration to Artillery Configuration in 1893 because it was previously "liberated" by a deserter and that, with the exception of the "field mis-matched" cylinder the revolver is all correct and in the original configuration. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early script address: "+COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.+" in one line with slanted crosses at either end. This revolver was inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth; his "A" inspection mark is visible on the underside of the barrel and trigger guard and the top of the back strap. A small "P" proofmark is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The left side of the frame is stamped with the early Colt, 'Two-date/two-line' patent marking followed by the "U.S." property mark. The assembly number "617" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. The full serial number "7563" is visible on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder is stamped with the partial serial number "8726" a "P" proofmark and the "C" sub-inspection mark of A. P. Casey. The left side of the one-piece walnut stock has what appear to be several notches that have been roughly scratched out. The right side of the grip is carved with a dimensional square box. The revolver is accompanied by a "California" pattern holster. The holster is made of light weight russet leather and has a deep, double-recurved throat profile, belt loop with a single copper rivet and rounded, sewn toe with drain hole. The holster is decorated with simple hand-stamped designs. The holster appears to date from the 1875-85 period. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Long Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7563 Condition: Good. The revolver has a dark brown natural patina finish with traces of the original blue on protected areas of the ejector tube. The revolver has scattered light pitting with small dents and scratches. The grips are in fair overall condition with a number of small dents in the right heel. With the exception of the inspection marks on the grip all of the original marks are intact and legible. The hammer will not hold at full-cock. The holster is in fair condition with moderate-heavy wear. The upper portion of the holster throat has period re-stitching. There is moderate to heavy flaking on the upper portion of the holster. The stitching is tight. This is a sold example of a early production, Ainsworth-inspected, Colt Cavalry Model Single action Revolver that almost certainly was used by the U.S. 5th Cavalry Regiment in the Indian Wars and apparently saw additional service after being 'liberated' from the U.S. Army.
Thumbnail 3351 U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,750.00 Estimate: $3500 - 4750 This is a solid example of an Arsenal upgraded U.S. model 1873 trap door carbine. Blade front and later production model 1879 "C" marked ladder rear sight with "V/ P/ eagle head/ P" proofs on the left side of the barrel near the breech. Low arch breechblock marked "U.S./ MODEL/ 1873". Model 1879 lock plate marked with the eagle/shield motif and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" with three-click tumbler. Smooth model 1879 short wrist stock with sling ring, 2-piece trigger guard and steel "U.S." marked buttplate with compartment. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 40347 Condition: Very good. The barrel and barrel band retain traces of original blue finish and the hammer, lock plate, and trigger guard retain 60% original blue finish with the overall balance a smooth gray patina. The breechblock retains 70% of the case colors. Overall there is some scattered minor spotting and pitting. There is a minor crack radiating from a sling bar base, otherwise the stock is fine with some scattered minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3352 U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Second Allin Conversion Rifle Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $900 - 1800 The lock plate is dated "1864" behind the hammer and the eagle/shield motif with "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" in front of it. The top of the breechblock is dated 1866 and stamped with an eagle head. Blade and two leaf sights with traces of cartouche on left stock flat. With slotted and knurled head ramrod. BBL: 36 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 Finish: bright/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Good. Overall the rifle has a mottled brown patina with a mottled gray patina on the breechblock. There is some scattered minor pitting with some minor spotting (mostly on the action components). The stock is also good with some chipping and a few missing slivers along the ramrod channel, some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents, and a large putty filled repair near the upper tang. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3353 U.S. Navy Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1883, this was the first bolt action made by Winchester. This particular rifle is a First Model with the safety and turn button magazine cutoff located on the right side of the stock above the trigger. The left side of the receiver wall is marked with the three line address/patent dates. Blade front and "ski-slope" tangent rear sights, with "WWK / R / US / (anchor)" and "V/ P/ (eagle head)" marked at the rear. Smooth straight grip stock with no visible markings. With a "US" marked socket bayonet with scabbard. BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 3039 Condition: Good. The rifle is mostly a smooth brown patina with a gray patina on the trigger guard and buttplate. There is extensive bayonet wear on the barrel and some very scattered minor pitting. The revarnished stock is good with crazed varnish, some minor dings and scratches, and a few minor gouges. There is a minor crack near the safety/turn button magazine cutoff and a repaired long crack on the opposite side. Bayonet retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting and spotting. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3354 Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured from 1865 to 1866, this particular Spencer 1865 carbine is the more desirable variant which lacks the stabler cut-off. The top of the receiver is marked "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860". The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "M. 1865" and the letter "W" is marked on the left side. Standard ladder type military rear sight graduated to 900 yards, sling swivel on the barrel band and butt and saddle ring bar with ring mounted on the left side. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with no visible markings. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 RF Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 9943 Condition: Good. The barrel has a mottled brown patina with a darker patina on the remaining surfaces. There is some minor spotting and pitting. The lightly sanded, revarnished wood is fair with some minor dings and scratches along with a few hairline cracks on the forearm and a couple gouges on the buttstock. Mechanically good.
Thumbnail 3355 Indian War Era U.S. Military Accoutrements Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 1) U.S. cartridge box for 24 cartridge with "No 2" stamped on the back. 2) Rock Island Arsenal carbine boot (suspension strap partially missing). 3) Canvas covered U.S. canteen marked with the number "79". 4) U.S. cartridge box for 20 cartridges with no visible arsenal marking. 5) Rock Island Arsenal Dyer Pattern cartridge pouch lined with sheep skin. 6) Carbine socket. 7) U.S. cartridge box for 24 cartridges with "No 1" stamped on the back and "Y" shaped belt loop. 8-9) Leather sword knot. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Unless noted, all leather items are good to very good with some minor age cracking and some minor flaking. 3 has a couple large dents on the metal and some staining of the canvas.
Thumbnail 3356 Two Boxes of Frankford Arsenal Military Rifle Cartridges Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Estimate: $750 - 1200 1) Unopened box of 20, .30 caliber ball cartridges for U.S. model 1898 magazine rifle, manufactured by the Frankford Arsenal. The two piece box has a tan label with cartridge and maker information (see image). 2) Box of 20, 45-70 internal primed copper cartridges for U.S. Springfield Carbine, manufactured by the Frankford Arsenal. The box has a brown label, with cartridge and maker information (see image). BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Very fine. The solid unopened box shows some minor edge wear and light staining. The seal has small tears along edge, but remains unopened. The label retains clear printing. The box has a clear transparent wrapping. 2) Fine. The lid of the box has been torn off, with the remaining having minor edge wear. The label retains clear printing.
Thumbnail 3357 U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Features a "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1500 yards with a "C" marked base numbered 1 through 8, a hooded blade front sight and a saddle ring bar with ring mounted to the left side of the stock. The casehardened low arch breechblock is marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1873". The barrel has the "V P eagle head P" on the left side. It has the correct carbine stock with single barrel band, "US" marked buttplate and a boxed "SWP / 1882" cartouche on the wrist (left side). The serial number is followed with the five-pointed star suffix. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 210830 Condition: Very good as arsenal refurbished. The carbine retains nearly 30% arsenal blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered minor pitting. The breechblock and upper tang have a mottled brown patina with traces of original case colors remaining on the underside of the breechblock. The stock is very good with some minor dings and scratches, along with a long gouge on the buttstock (left side). The stock cartouche is clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3358 U.S. Springfield Model 1873/1884 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $850 - 1400 This carbine falls into the serial number range of the Model 1873 Carbines possibly issued to the 7th Cavalry Regiment before the Battle of The Little Bighorn (it has been estimated that the "Custer era" serial number range for late 1873 carbines is 33,000-43,600). The breechblock is marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1873", a marking used after mid-1876. The later production lock plate is marked with the eagle/shield motif followed by "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". Barrel is correct without proofs. Blade front and M1884 Buffington rear sights with saddle ring mounted on left side of the M1879/1884 stock and three-click tumbler. "US" marked buttplate with compartment is fitted to a stock without markings. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 43093 Condition: Fair as upgraded to M1884 specifications. The carbine traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. There is some minor pitting on the trigger guard and even minor spotting on the lock plate which extends to the hammer. The breechblock retains 70% of the case colors. The wrist is cracked and a minor crack is present near the buttplate, otherwise the stock is fair with some minor dings and scratches and a few minor gouges with a missing minor chip near the buttplate tang and a couple pressure dents on the wrist. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3359 Providence Tool Company Peabody Single Shot Breech Loading Rifle with British Proofs Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Produced circa 1866 in Providence, Rhode Island. Blade and folding ladder sights, with "50" stamped atop the second barrel band and London "Crown/ V" stamps on top of the barrel and receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked with the 5 line patent/ address, with a "C" on the breechblock. Smooth straight grip stock with 2 barrel bands, a small "WC" cartouche on the left side of the wrist, sling swivels and a smooth buttplate. BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 433 Peabody Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine with 70% of the original blue finish, showing small patches of pitting and brown patina overall. 60% of the original vivid case colors on the receiver, hammer and lever mixed with extensive surface rust. The stock and forearm are both in very fine condition with light storage wear. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3360 U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Blade front and Buffington rear sights, with the rear of the barrel at the breech marked with the letter "A" on the top and "V / P / eagle head / P" on the upper left. Low-arch breechblock marked "US / MODEL / 1884" and lock plate has the eagle/shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". Smooth straight grip stock with two "U" marked barrel bands, sling swivels with stacking swivel, a circled script "P" stamped behind the trigger guard, and a clear script "SWP / 1888" stamped on the left flat. Complete with cleaning rod and a "US" marked blued socket bayonet. BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 429940 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The breechblock and upper tang retain 40% original case colors otherwise faded to a silver-gray. The stock is fine with the exception of a filled repair near the buttplate tang and a couple dents on the left side, along with some minor handling marks. The cartouche is faint, but legible. The bayonet retains 95% original blue finish.
Thumbnail 3361 Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle. Low-arch breechblock, marked "US / MODEL / 1884", with the eagle/shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" on the lock plate. Blade front and Buffington rear sights, with "V / P / eagle head / P" on the upper left and "I" on top. Smooth straight grip stock, with two "U" marked barrel bands, "U.S." marked buttplate, and cleaning rod. A SWP/1890 boxed cartouche is stamped on the left side of the stock with a circled "P" behind the trigger guard. BBL: 29 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 492666 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The breechblock and upper tang retain 30% original case colors with the balance a mottled gray patina. The stacking swivel has been altered. The stock is fine with some minor dings, pressure dents, and scratches, with a series of pressure dents behind the rear barrel band (right side). B) The 1863 dated lock plate has the standard eagle/shield and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" markings with the breechblock dated 1870 with the eagle head/cross arrows over "US". Matching number on barrel and receiver. Blade front sight/bayonet lug and ladder rear sight, with sling swivels, two barrel bands, iron ramrod and two faint cartouches on the left stock flat. BBL: 32 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 CF Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: 23160 Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned some time ago and are now aging again. The stock is also very good with the exception of a few minor gouges on the left side opposite lock, and some minor dings and scratches, along with some chipping along the ramrod channel. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3362 Collection of U.S. Military Accoutrements, Mostly Leather Items Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1600 1) Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol U.S. shoulder holster made by Enger-Kress. 2) U.S. horse brush. 3) National Guard of Pennsylvania McKeever 1873 patented cartridge box. 4) Canvas covered U.S. canteen. 5) Canvas cartridge belt stamped "14 / H9". 6) Unmarked cartridge box without insert. 7) U.S. Watervliet Arsenal cartridge box. 8) Leather sword knot. 9-10) Sword belt hanger. 11) Frazier 1872 patented cartridge box with "NG" emblem on front. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Overall the leather items are good to very good with age cracking and some minor flaking with the exception of 1 which is fine. 4 has some staining on the canvas and a few dents on the metal.
Thumbnail 3363 U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Blade front and "C" marked M1879 ladder rear sights, with the "V/ P/ eagle head/ P" proofs on the left side of the barrel near the breech. Low arch breechblock marked "U.S./ MODEL/ 1873", and "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD" marked lock plate with three-click tumbler. Smooth "short wrist" stock with sling ring, 2-piece trigger guard, and steel "U.S." marked buttplate with compartment. BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 127493 Condition: Good, with mostly, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall. Some mild pitting. The case colors have faded, with some traces on the underside of the breechblock. Stock is fair, with weathered cracks, chips and no visible cartouches. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3364 U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 Features a "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1500 yards with a "C" marked base numbered 1 through 8, a hooded blade front sight and a saddle ring bar with ring mounted to the left side of the stock. The casehardened low arch breechblock is marked "U.S. / MODEL / 1873". The barrel has the "V P eagle head P" on the left side. It has the correct carbine stock with single barrel band, "eagle/shield" motif and "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" marked lock plate, "US" marked buttplate, circled "P" stamped behind the trigger guard, and a boxed "SWP / 1880" cartouche on the wrist (left side). BBL: 22 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 146064 Condition: Partially refinished. The carbine retains traces of the blue finish with the balance an artificial brown patina. The breechblock retains 60% of the case colors. There is some minor pitting overall. The stock is very good with some minor dings and scratches. The stock cartouche is clear. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3365 Providence Tool Company Peabody Single Shot Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,200.00 Estimate: $750 - 1200 Produced circa 1866 in Providence, Rhode Island. Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with the letter "W" stamped on the left barrel side at the breech. The left side of the receiver is marked with the 5 line patent/address, with "E" on the breechblock and "K" on the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with 2 barrel bands, a small "WC" cartouche on the left side of wrist, and contemporary leather sling. With "US" marked socket bayonet with scabbard and frog. BBL: 33 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 43 Spanish Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 40% faded original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting. The receiver and lock plate retain flashes of original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting. The wood is fine with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents with a couple of slivers of wood missing along the ramrod channel. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3366 U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Estimate: $600 - 800 Blade front and "R" marked ski-ramp style rear sights, with the rear of the barrel marked "R" on top and "V / P / eagle head / P" on the upper left. Low-arch breechblock, marked "US / MODEL / 1884", with the eagle/shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" on the lock plate. Smooth straight grip stock, with two "U" marked barrel bands, "40" stamped on the comb and a "U.S." marked buttplate. With cleaning rod. BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 184474 Condition: Fine as Arsenal refurbished, with 85% of the blue, showing some mixed discoloration on the barrel bands, brown and gray patina on the barrel concentrated at the muzzle, brown on the receiver area, and scattered dings and handling marks overall. The breechblock has turned a dark color. Mechanically needs work, as the hammer catches on the safety notch. Stock is a lightly sanded re-oiled earlier production replacement, with a few spots of paint around the upper tang and minimal pressure dents.
Thumbnail 3367 Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles Start Price: 475.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1200 - 1900 A) Springfield Armory Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Trapdoor Rifle. Buffington rear and blade front sights, ramrod bayonet and smooth buttplate with trapdoor. "V P eagle head P" proof and inspection marks on barrel with "A" on top at breech, "US/MODEL/1884" marked breechblock, and "Eagle/Shield" motif next to "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" on the lock. Oiled stock has a circle "P" proof, a boxed "SWP / 1892" cartouche, and "12 / 472" stamped on buttstock (right side). BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45/70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 557153 Condition: Fine. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The breechblock and upper tang retain 40% original case colors. The stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches with a couple minor chips missing near the ramrod bayonet channel. Mechanically excellent. B) The 1863 dated lock plate has the standard "eagle/shield" and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" markings with the breechblock dated 1869 with the eagle head/cross arrows over "US". Matching number on barrel and receiver. Blade front sight/bayonet lug and ladder rear sight, with sling swivels, two barrel bands, and iron ramrod. With "US" marked bayonet and scabbard with frog. BBL: 32 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50 CF Finish: bright Grips: Serial Number: 30558 Condition: Fair. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and there is some light pin point pitting. The sanded and reoiled wood is fair with some dings and dents with a long hairline crack behind the rear barrel band on the underside and some missing sliver on the ramrod channel. The bayonet has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3368 Assorted Civil War Cartridge Boxes, Cap, Pouches, Belt and Holster Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 1) Regulation Civil War black leather flap holster for .44 Caliber Colt or Remington "Army" revolver. 2) Model 1864 cartridge box with modified tin for .50 caliber rifle cartridges, cartridge pouch. 3) Regulation Model 1855 cartridge box and sling for .58 caliber rifle/musket. 4) Civil War bridle leather, Model 1851 Infantry waist belt with "US" belt plate, brass keeper and Civil War cap pouch with fleece lining and vent pick. 5) decorative officer's dress cartridge box-probably French. The box has a cast brass flaming branch above cagged canary. Textured leather with the sides of pouch reinforced with brass. No markings. 6) unmarked Civil War cap pouch. The pouch has a broken belt loop and is missing the fleece lining. U.S. Sub inspector marking over "R NECE" on the inside flap. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Overall condition is fair to good. All of the items are original and show moderate-heavy wear. The cartridge box has both cartridge ins and the US cartridge box plate on the flap. The sling has the original calgery plate. This is a good example of an original Model 1855 cartridge box and plate that was issued and sold.
Thumbnail 3369 U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Revolver with 1875 Sub-Inspector's Markings Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 8,500.00 - 11,000.00 Estimate: $8500 - 11000 Manufactured in 1875. The revolver is marked with "C" (A.P. Casey) ordnance sub-inspector initials on the barrel, trigger guard, cylinder, and back strap. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, two patent dates followed by "U.S". In addition to a "C" on the bottom of the barrel there is also a "P" just ahead of the cylinder pin. This revolver was probably factory refurbished in the Spanish - American War era. The left upper front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt VP triangle proof, which was started in the early 1900's on Smokeless Powder Colt Single Action Army revolvers. The left rear is marked with the letter "T". The hammer is also a post 1900, early civilian style with the polished sides and niter blue back and top, and shorter cross hatched spur. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The rear face of the cylinder is stamped "666" over the "C" sub-inspection mark. The matching number barrel is equipped with the correct early first model ejector housing and "bulls-eye" style ejector rod head. The barrel address is the later style block address, not italic, but is authentic. Standard blade front, frame notch sights, casehardened frame with blue on the remaining parts and fitted with smooth, unmarked one piece walnut grip. BBL: 7 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 Colt Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: walnut Serial Number: 16666 Condition: Very fine. Factory refurbished with the barrel and ejector housing retaining 40% factory high polish blue finish with the balance smooth mottled gray patina. The cylinder retains 50% blue finish (mainly in the flutes) with the balance smooth brown patina. The grip frame retains almost all of the blue finish with a couple scuffs on the top of the back strap, flaking on the front strap and some wear on the trigger guard. The frame shows 50% case colors with a smooth silver gray on the balance. The grip is very good with some light lower edge wear, several tiny dings on the bottoms and overall some scattered minor dings and scratches. The barrel marking is crisp and clear, the frame marking has faded a bit, but is legible. The action mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3370 Scarce Philippine Constabulary Cartridge Belt and .38 Caliber D.A. Revolver Holster Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Scarce Philippine Constabulary Cartridge Belt with two-piece brass, "P.C." belt plate. The two-piece saddle leather belt has thirty .45 caliber cartridge loops sewn to the belt body. The loops appear to be for .45 caliber revolver cartridges. Accompanying the belt is a scarce Rock Island Arsenal holster for .38 D.A. revolvers. The third type of holster is made of fair leather with extended belt loop attached with three rivets. The holster body is embossed with "US" in an oval and the flap is stamped: "Rock Island/Arsenal/E.H.S" in three lines. The sub-inspection initial's are stamped at the bottom of the flap. Philippine Constabulary accouterments were made in limited numbers, saw hard service and are rare. The third type .38 D.A. holsters were made only in 1902. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The holster is very fine with some minor handling marks and flex wear and some missing stitching, with some minor cracking along the spine and fading "US" embossing. The cartridge belt is fine with minor to moderate age cracking and some missing stitching. The brass has an untouched attractive aged patina.
Thumbnail 3371 U.S. Colt Model 1878/ 1902 "Philippine" Double Action Revolver Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Produced circa 1901/ 1902. Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel and "45 COLT." on the left side. Military markings include "U.S.", "JTT", and "1902" on the right side of the frame, "R.A.C" on the rear cylinder face, left side of the frame and trigger guard, and "P/ K" on the bottom of the barrel. A fine niter blue finish is present on the checkered hammer and distinctive long trigger, with checkered grips decorated with Rampant Colt logos and a lanyard swivel on the butt. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 long Colt Finish: blue Grips: plastic Serial Number: 8244 Condition: Very fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing scattered spotting, scratches concentrated around the screws, a brown patina on the grip straps, edge wear and handling marks. Grips are excellent, with mild scuffs. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3372 Two Spanish-American War Hats Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 1) Navy blue felt kepi, with silk lining embossed with the retailer "Ridabock & Company of New York", on inside crown, and two U.S. eagle buttons on either side. The brim insignia is for the 8th Regiment Infantry, Troop C. 2) Navy blue felt enlisted man's cap, with leather sweat band, silk lining, and two U.S. eagle buttons on either side holding on adjustable hat band. The brim insignia is for the 8th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good. The exterior has some moth holes, the visor is cracking, and the leather hat band is missing. The silk lining is very good, with some fading of the makers stamp. The sweat band is coming loose in the back and is stained and discolored. 2) Good, with very little moth damage. Visor is good, with some tape damage on the underside. Lining is very good. Sweat band is good, with some cracking and discoloration.
Thumbnail 3373 Two Spanish-American War Visor Caps and Three Hat Bands Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $900 - 1300 1) Navy blue felt visor cap, with two light blue stripes around brim. Crossed musket insignia for the 13 Regiment Infantry, Troop I. Leather hat band and visor, with two gold U.S. eagle buttons on either side to hold hat band on. Black silk lining, with leather sweat band. 2) Navy blue felt visor cap, with two bright yellow stripes around brim. Crossed sabers insignia for the 8th Regiment Cavalry, Troop E. Leather hat band and visor, with two gold U.S. eagle buttons on either side to hold hat band on. Black silk lining, with leather sweat band. 3) Three felt striped hat bands in burgundy/white/navy blue, red/navy blue, and bright blue/navy blue. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: 1) Good, with light moth damage overall, and small white stains on rear crown. Light blue stripes are discolored/stained. Leather visor and hat band are good, with some wrinkling. Lining is very good. Sweat band is fair, with minor staining and discoloration. 2) Good, with light moth damage. Visor is poor, with moderate wear and damage to top. Hat band is good, with light cracking and edge wear. Lining is very good. Sweat band is good, with some light wear and staining. 3) Very fine.
Thumbnail 3374 U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The left side of the receiver has the standard U.S./model marking along with the serial number. Pinned blade front sight and rear sight adjustable to 2000 yards. The stock has a clear script "JSA / 1900" boxed cartouche on the left side and a clear circled script "P" proof in the pistol grip area behind the trigger guard. Compartment buttplate, sling and stacking swivels, and a 1898 dated "US" marked bayonet with scabbard. The number "44" is stamped on the bayonet pommel. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-40 Krag Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 250574 Condition: Excellent. The barrel, barrel bands and receiver retain 95% original blue finish with some thinning to a brown patina (more prevalent on the barrel bands and receiver) and some minor wear from the bayonet. The buttplate has a mixed brown and gray patina. The receiver and loading gate retain 95% original oil quenched finish. The stock and handguard are also excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks. The stock cartouche is clear and crisp. The bayonet has some very scattered minor pitting on the sharpened blade, otherwise very fine.
Thumbnail 3375 Remington Model 1901 Military Rolling Block Rifle Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Made under a South American contract with "REMINGTON ARMS CO. / ILION.N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT'D OCT. 22ND, 1901." marked on the upper tang and "CAL. 7 M.M." on top of the barrel in front of the handguard. The barrel bands are marked "U". The rear sight is graduated to 19 and the left side is graduated to 5. The barrel is blue with casehardened receiver, full forearm with handguard, steel cleaning rod, bayonet lug and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate and sling swivels. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 7 mm Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish thinning to a brown. The receiver retains 97% vivid original case colors with a patch of deep pitting on the trigger guard. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3376 U.S. Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Winder Rifle Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 550.00 - 950.00 Estimate: $550 - 950 This rifle is a later model manufactured sometime after 1913 with a raised blade front sight and Lyman receiver peep sight adjustable for windage and elevation. The left side of the barrel has the two line Winchester address/patent information with "22 SHORT" at the receiver. The upper tang has the three line Winchester trademark information and "US" over ordnance bomb marked behind the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate, sling swivels, and finger grooved forearm with single barrel band. BBL: 28 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 22 short Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 123063 Condition: Very good as modified. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish and the remaining surfaces retain 60% blue finish with the overall balance a smooth brown patina. There is some very scattered minor spotting with a few minor dings on the barrel. The buttstock is fine with some minor dings and scratches, along with a filled repair on the shortened forearm and a few minor gouges near the stock toe.
Thumbnail 3377 Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military Long Arms Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,900.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1900 A) U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle. Blade front and ladder rear sights on the bright barrel. Casehardened receiver, with "MODEL 1871" on the left side, eagle motif over "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD 1872" on the right, and the two line Remington paten marking on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock with two barrel bands, a clear script cartouche on the wrist, sling swivels, "13" stamped behind the lower tang, and "US" marked steel buttplate. BBL: 36 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 Finish: bright/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Very good. The barrel has mottled brown-gray patina. The receiver retains traces of silvered out original case colors with the balance a smooth brown patina and the buttplate has a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting. The wood is also very good with some minor dings and scratches with exception of a couple small hairline cracks near the tangs and an area of shallow gouges on the forearm (left side extending from the lower band to the receiver). Mechanically fine. B) This is an example of a Model 1896 Krag Bolt Action Parade Rifle which has been chrome plated. Over the years firearm experts have assumed that these types of Model 1896 Krag rifles were not plated by a U.S. government arsenal, but were done by commercial firms for military units and fraternal organizations. The chrome plated rifles added to the "spit-and-polish" of a professional organization and viewed by millions during the course of many miles of marching in a variety of parades. The rifle has a pinned blade front sight and a ladder rear sight with graduations from 7 to 19 (base is graduated from 300-600), with the standard U.S./model/serial number marking on the receiver. Varnished stock and handguard with a faint circled "P" in the grip area. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-40 Krag Finish: chrome Grips: Serial Number: 83170 Condition: Replated. The rifle retains much of the later applied chrome plating with minor flaking overall and a smooth dark brown patina on the buttplate. The wood is refinished with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure marks with most of the varnish remaining. The forearm has a few minor cracks ahead of the rear sight and missing a large chip and the buttstock has a hairline crack near the upper tang. Mechanically good.
Thumbnail 3378 Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $950 - 1600 A) U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet. The left side of the receiver has standard U.S./model marking along with the serial number. Pinned blade front and rear sight adjustable to 2000 yards. The stock has a "USA / 1902" boxed cartouche on the left side and a circled script "P" proofmark in the pistol grip area behind the trigger guard. Compartment buttplate with three piece cleaning rod. Complete with leather sling and bayonet (illegible date) with scabbard. BBL: 30 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30-40 Krag Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 385714 Condition: Good. The barrel and bands have a smooth brown-gray patina with an area of minor pitting on the barrel. The receiver has a mix between smooth dark gray patina and smooth silver-gray patina. The revarnished wood is fair with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. The bayonet is fine. B) The British proofed receiver ring is marked "RE" in an oval for Remington Arms, Illion NY. The renumbered bolt is numbered to the gun and the barrel has an importer markings underneath, forward of bayonet lug. The stock and hand guards are walnut with the left side of the stock having a range plate. Two barrel bands with the front band missing the stacking swivel. Complete with canvas sling and 1913 dated Remington bayonet with scabbard. BBL: 26 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 303 British Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 244834 Condition: Arsenal / importer refurbished. The rifle retains 60% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor pitting. The stock and hand guards are very good with a wood filled slot repair near the upper tang and some minor dings and scratches. The contrasting front handguard has been repaired. Mechanically fine. The bayonet is good.
Thumbnail 3379 Rare Winchester-Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Carbine Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $6500 - 8000 The Third Model or Model 1883 saddle ring carbine is not listed in any reference works, but they were made in limited quantities. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with no markings on the barrel, "PAT. OCT. 16. 1860. JUNE 25. 1872. JULY 23. 1878. / / FEB.15.1870.N0V.9. 1875.NOV.14.1876.JAN.23.1877" on the lower tang, "MODEL OF 1883" on the upper and "HC" on the left side of the rear sight. Note the lack of a Winchester marking. This was equipped with a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver below the Mason designed safety and cut off levers. Smooth straight grip stock with a single barrel band and a smooth buttplate. The accompanying copy of the Cody Firearms Museum Records sheet verifies serial number 34354 as a "HOTCH" model, carbine, "M83" caliber, 20" barrel shipped 11-29-1884 to order number 17638. Reportedly only two known, but not verified. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: 34354 Condition: Excellent with 95% original blue on the barrel and 75% bright casehardening colors on the action, showing some fading of the colors, areas of brown patina on the barrel and scattered handling marks and spotting. The rear sight is a replacement, probably from one of the military contracts. Some dings and splinters are visible on the forearm, otherwise the wood is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3380 Exceptional and Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1882 Chaffee-Reese Rifle Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $5000 - 7000 One of only 753 bolt action Chaffee-Reese rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1884. This action was invented by General Reuben S. Chaffee and Jasper N. Reece in 1879 and was one of the rifles selected by the Magazine Rifle Board of 1882 for field trials. The magazine feed mechanism, a tube loaded through a trapdoor in the butt, employed a double ratchet which moved a cartridge forward one space each time the bolt was cycled. A cutoff switch on the right side of the receiver allows for single shots while keeping the magazine fully loaded. The system was not popular with the troops in the field and only the initial order was made, making this one of the rarest issue weapons manufactured by Springfield Armory. The barrel has the standard Springfield "V / P / eagle head" proof and inspection marks on the left rear and the letter "R" on top at the breech. The top of the left side receiver wall is marked "US -- SPRINGFIELD -- 1884". The sliding leaf rear sight is marked "C-R" on the left side as well as graduated markings of 1 to 6, the sight itself is graduated to 1,400 yards. Mounted with a full one piece straight grip stock with a boxed script "SWP / 1884" cartouche on the left rear and a circled script "P" proofmark behind the trigger guard finial. There is a black number "3" stenciled on the left rear of the buttstock. Complete with an original button head cleaning rod. BBL: 27 7/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45/70 Finish: blue/casehardened Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Excellent. The barrel and receiver retains 95% plus original bright blue with only a hint of a smooth plum patina. The trigger guard shows 85% of the original casehardening pattern with scattered original case colors. The stock is excellent with some scattered overall minor pressure dents and scratches. The cartouche and inspection marks are crisp and clear. Markings are sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent. A outstanding example of a exceptionally rare Chaffee-Reese magazine rifle and would be difficult to improve upon.
Thumbnail 3381 Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4250 The Springfield Armory manufactured 1,011 Ward-Burton Rifles as basically trial weapons in 1871. The Ward-Burton Rifles were one of the earliest bolt action long arms issued by the U.S. Army. The receiver is blue, the bolt is bright and the remaining parts were finished in the white. The rifle is fitted with a Model 1868 trapdoor ramrod. The front sight is fixed and the rear sight is a folding leaf mounted just ahead of the receiver and is graduated to 900 yards and has a 1000 yard center notch. The left receiver flat is marked with the U.S. Eagle and Shield motif followed by "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD 1871". The top of the bolt is marked: "WARD BURTON PATENT / DEC. 20,1859-FEB 21, 1871". The stock is a full one piece straight grip with a steel end cap, two barrel bands and steel buttplate marked "U.S." on the tang. The left side of the stock is stamped with the faint script initials "JWK" in a ribbon followed by "ESA" in an oval. The left side of the buttstock is stamped "368" followed by "C 8". Sling swivel mounted on the forward barrel band and on the front of the trigger guard. BBL: 32 5/8 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 50-70 Finish: white Grips: Serial Number: NSN Condition: Fine as Arsenal refurbished. The receiver has been Arsenal refinished and retains 95% blue finish with tinning and some minor spotting on the top rear. The barrel, trigger guard and buttplate have had a protective coating applied some time ago which has aged to a copper tint with some minor scattered spotting. The stock is fine with overall scattered minor dents and dings. The cartouches are readable and the markings on the receiver and bolt are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3382 Scarce U.S. Springfield Arsenal Winchester-Hotchkiss Second Model Navy Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $3000 - 3750 Produced in 1881-1882, as one of 990 made. Blade front and an "R" marked Buffington rear sight, with the breech area marked "W.W.K/ R/ US/ (anchor)/ V P (eaglehead) HN." and the left side of the receiver marked with the three-line Winchester address and Winchester & Hotchkiss patent dates. The bolt handle and lug are also marked "HN.". Smooth straight grip stock, with 2 barrel bands, sling swivels and "I9" on the comb immediately ahead of the buttplate. BBL: 28 3/4 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45/70 Govt. Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 4608 Condition: Fine, with 30% of the original blue finish, showing moderate handling wear and thinning of the finish with a dark age patina. The stock is fine as reoiled, with a crack in the right side near the bolt repaired with pins, mild dings and a few small chips. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3383 Exceptional Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun, this was the first bolt action made by Winchester. Blade front and ramp tangent rear sights, with the left side of the receiver marked with the three line address and patent markings ahead of the serial number. Installed on the right side is the magazine cutoff. Smooth straight grip stock, with two "U" marked barrel bands, cleaning rod, sling swivels, and a blue steel buttplate. BBL: 32 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 1687 Condition: Excellent plus, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing a ding on the rear edge of the receiver ring and some scattered light handling marks and spotting. Trigger guard retains 95% plus of the correct dark blue / black finish. Stock is excellent, with a few hairline cracks visible near the forearm tip, along with some mild pressure dents. Barrel bands retain 97% of the bright original blue. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional Winchester Hotchkiss Rifle.
Thumbnail 3384 Excellent Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Sporting Rifle with Cody Verification Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 These scarce rifles were manufactured with the same action as the Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Rifle adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1895 and chambered for the then revolutionary 6mm Lee (.236) cartridge. The included Cody verification record confirms the serial number and Lyman receiver and front sights with the caliber listed as sporting and the stock as "L". The verification also states that the rifle was received in the warehouse on March 9, 1901 and shipped on March 11, 1901 with no address given. Besides the aforementioned sights the rifle also has a buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two line address ahead of the rear sight, two line nickel steel marking on the left side and ".236 U.S.N." at the breech with the two line patent dates marking on the left side of receiver. Smooth pistol grip stock with groove forearm, Winchester hard rubber grip cap and smooth shotgun style iron buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 236 USN Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 13020 Condition: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% slightly thinning original blue finish with some minor spotting. The barrel has a couple patches of minor pitting. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3385 Remington-Lee Model 1899 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1400 - 1800 Lyman blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights (elevator absent), with "30 U.S.A." on top of the barrel in front of the rear sight. The receiver is marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co. ILION. N.Y." next to the serial number on top of the left receiver rail and the patent line of the left side of the receiver, with an unmarked magazine and integral clip guide. A receiver sight was installed and later removed with filler screws present. Checkered pistol grip stock with an ebony insert Schnabel tip and grasping grooves on the forearm and a smooth buttplate. BBL: 24 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30/40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 75353 Condition: Very fine, with 90% of the blue finish on barrel and receiver and a mixed brown patina on the magazine and trigger guard, along with some scattered spotting and handling marks. The stock is very good as lightly sanded and refinished, with a few sections of absent varnish and mild dings. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3386 Scarce Remington-Keene Magazine Bolt Action Carbine Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufactured from 1860 to 1868 with a total production around 5,000 (included rifle and carbine variations, with the carbine the least produced making them very scarce). Note that this carbine has a 20" barrel (of the known examples most are found with a 22" barrel). The top rear of the bolt is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y. / PAT. FEBY 24 MCH 17, 1874 JAN. 18 / SEPT. 26 1876 MCH 20 JULY 31 1877". The number "433" is stamped on the left rear of the action. Blade front sight mounted on the barrel band and short folding military leaf style rear sight. This was Remington's first production bolt action carbine with an external, manually cocked hammer that functions only when the bolt is closed. Mounted with a half, straight grip stock with a iron forend cap with sling swivel, carbine buttplate and sling swivel on the bottom of the stock. BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 45-70 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 433 Condition: Fair. The carbine is mostly cleaned and refinished overall with an artificial brown-gray patina applied. There is some minor to deep pitting under the aforementioned refinish. There is a long hairline stress crack on the left side of the forearm, otherwise the refinished stock is good with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Thumbnail 3387 Remington-Lee Model 1899 Military Rifle Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A." followed by the serial number on top of the left receiver rail, "PATENTED AUG. 26th 1884, SEP'T 9th 1884, MARCH 17th 1885, JAN. 18th 1887." on the left side of the receiver, and "30 U.S.A." on top of the barrel ahead of the handguard. The extractor and takedown system are typical of the Model 1899 with the pivoting lock on the right side of the bolt. The rear sight is similar to the earlier Springfield Model 1879 ski ramp sight with graduations to 19 on the staff and the unmarked 2000 yard notch cut in the top. The front sight blade is dovetailed into the iron block integral with the barrel. Other features are adapted from the Model 1892 Trial piece, including the forearm tip and ramrod. The barrel band is a separate piece fitting over the top. Mounted with a full straight grip stock with matching hand guard. The left side of the stock in the area of the heel is stamped "794" and the underside directly behind the rear barrel band is stamped "CO. C 1ST INFRY". Remington manufactured about 100,00 of these rifles from 1890 to 1907. BBL: 29 1/2 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 30/40 Finish: blue Grips: Serial Number: 100619 Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with traces of original blue finish, mostly in the protected areas. The stock has been broken on top of the wrist, repaired, and there is a crude filled repair on the underside of the wrist. The stock has been varnished with most remaining and overall shows scattered dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine. The magazine is absent.
Thumbnail 3388 Rare Early First Year Production Serial Number 64 Colt Model 1900 "Sight Safety" Semi-Automatic Pist Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 15,000.00Estimate: 8,500.00 - 13,000.00 Estimate: $8500 - 13000 This is an excellent example of a Colt Model 1900 Automatic pistol, serial number 64, that was manufactured in 1900. This very early production pistol has the distinctive, unaltered "sight safety" spur hammer, slide with grip serrations on the rear and seven-shot magazine. The pistol has the Colt high polish, commercial blue, finish with niter blue trigger and color casehardened hammer and safety. The highly figured walnut grips have a varnish finish. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/ CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped: "BROWNING's PATENT"/PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897 in a two-line block followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." in two lines. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped behind the left grip serration. The serial number, "64", is stamped on the left side of frame above the trigger guard bow. The magazine has a blue finish and the floor plate is not marked. The Model 1900 is historically significant as the first of many successful John M. Browning pistol designs and the first production Colt automatic pistol. Only about 3500 Model 1900 Automatic pistols were manufactured between 1900 and 1903. Surviving examples with un-altered sight safeties are scarce. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 64 Condition: Excellent. The pistol is completely original and retains 85% plus of the bright original high polish commercial blue finish. The pistol has finish wear along the upper edges of the slide and on the grip straps. The hammer and sight safety retain 95% of the original casehardened finish with vivid case colors. Most of the niter blue finish is present on the trigger. The markings are sharp. The grips are in very good condition with some light dents and scratches; about 80% of the original varnish finish remains intact. This is an excellent example of a scarce and historically significant Model 1900 "Sight safety" Automatic pistol with two-digit serial number.
Thumbnail 3389 Desirable Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Rare Factory Box and Papers Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 9,500.00 Estimate: $7500 - 9500 Manufactured circa 1912. Colt manufactured approximately 18,000 of the Military Model 1902 between 1902 and 1929. The pistol has the rear slide serrations, rounded rear sight, checkered casehardened spur hammer, squared grip, 8 round magazine and casehardened lanyard loop on the lower left side of the frame. The pistol is fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and circled Rampant Colt in the center. The pistol has the high polish commercial blue finish, niter blue screws, rear sight, slide pin and trigger, blue barrel and unmarked blue magazine. The right side of the slide is marked: "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The opposite side of the slide is marked "PATENTED/ APR. 20. 1897, SEPT. 9. 1902." in a two line block followed by "COLT'S PATENT F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.". The Rampant Colt motif is stamped on the left rear of the slide. Complete with rare original maroon Colt cardboard box with end label and papers including the pamphlet "Romance of a Colt" dated the 15th of October 1921. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 34197 Condition: Excellent. The slide retains 99% of the bright original high polish blue finish with minor edge wear and scratches overall. The barrel shows 97% of the original blue with only minor thinning. The frame retains 95% of the bright original high polish blue finish with scattered nicks and spotting on the grip straps. The trigger retains 75% of the original niter blue with some thinning and a gray patina on the trigger face. All markings are crisp. Grips are excellent with only light handling marks and have aged to an attractive deep brown color. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with the original end label and some tape repairs.
Thumbnail 3390 Exceptional Early Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Magnificent Presentat Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Manufactured in 1911. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line 1897 and 1903 patent dates and address with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 380 HAMMERLESS" under the ejection port, the left side of the frame is marked with the serial number and the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Standard blade front and "U" notch rear sights, fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt over a stylistic "C" at the bottom and "COLT" in a banner at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish with stocks as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as one of five to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on December 2, 1911. Complete in a black leather bound presentation case with tan suede fitted lining, original hanging tag and three "DIAMOND EDGE" Norvell - Shapleigh Hardware Co. hanging tags. The inside of the lid has a black satin banner which reads "Presented to / Dr. Jas J Gminner / by / nine names listed / Christmas / 1912". The marking is all in Old English lettering. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 380 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 9548 Condition: Excellent plus. The pistol retains 99% plus of the original bright high polished blue finish with some minor scratches and light handling marks. The grips are near new with only the slightest handling marks. The markings are sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some edge wear on the leather and light stains on the lining. An exceptionally nice Colt Model 1908 Hammerless pistol in a truly unique factory presentation case.
Thumbnail 3391 Excellent Pre-War Colt "ACE" in 22 Long Rifle with Original Matching Box, Matching Test Target and I Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 9,000.00 Estimate: $6500 - 9000 This is just an outstanding as new all original and unaltered pre-war Colt "ACE" semi-automatic pistol chambered in 22 LR that is complete with the original and matching numbered Colt shipping box, the original and matching numbered Colt factory test target and original instruction manual. What a fantastic find, these early pre-war Colt ACE pistols are extremely rare and very difficult to find in today's collector market in this kind of condition. These ACE pistols were developed to duplicate the weight and feel of the M1911A1 semi-automatic pistol however chambered in 22LR caliber to save on the cost of ammunition. This ACE series of pistol utilizes the lightweight slide with the standard barrel, shortened recoil spring, and guide with a set of fiber spacers on the spring guide, without the "floating chamber". These pistols duplicated the M1911 series of pistol in all respects except recoil. That was later accomplished by the development of the floating chamber design in the "Service Model Ace" pistols which was not developed until late 1937. The left side of the slide is roll-marked with the two-line, Colt Hartford address and 1897-1913 patent dates followed by the Colt "Rampant Horse" trademark behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is roll-marked with the distinctive "COLT, followed by "ACE" inside a diamond border and ".22 LONG./RIFLE". The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a small "P" and "VP/inside a triangle" proofs and the right side has only the serial number "7927" stamped behind the pin hole. It has the correct Colt wide checkered spur hammer, with the checkered thumb safety, checkered slide stop and arched checkered main spring housing. The pistol has the Colt high-polish pre-war blue finish with a bright polished, barrel chamber area, full checkered walnut grip panels, and a two-tone Colt magazine. The base of the magazine is stamped "COLT/ACE/22LR". As noted this pistol is complete with the original and like new maroon Colt shipping box with the serial number "7927" marked on the underside of the box in pencil along with the original COLT ACE label on the end. It has the a original Colt factory test target that is correctly stamped with the Colt factory range information on the bottom of the target, with the COLT factory instruction manual. Consignor states this pistol was shipped 8/16/37 to Camp Perry. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 7927 Condition: Excellent overall with 97% plus of the bright original blue finish overall with just some minor thinning. Wear on the center section of the front grip strap and the very front edges of the slide. The checkered walnut grips are also in excellent condition with nice sharp factory checkering with no handling marks, pressure dents chips or damage. The slightly flattened box is in fine condition with tight corners, with minor scuffing along the edges and very corners of the box, with just some slight separation of the hinge. The label is complete and intact with only some minor fraying along the top edge. The test target and instruction are both in very fine condition. Overall just an all original, pre-war COLT ACE pistol that is complete with the original box and paperwork.
Thumbnail 3392 Exceptional Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufactured in 1937. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/1897 to 1913 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the right side "COLT (ACE in a diamond) 22 LONG / RIFLE" and the serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. Half moon blade front and adjustable rear sights, checkered trigger, mainspring housing, hammer spur, slide catch, magazine release and thumb safety. Fitted with checkered walnut grips and a two tone magazine with the standard Colt Ace caliber marking on the base. Complete with a black hinged lid box numbered to the gun, manual, "shooting Suggestion" pamphlet, rear sight caution hanging tag, test target, two screwdrivers and cleaning brush. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 7640 Condition: Excellent plus. The pistol retains 99% plus, bright original blue finish with some very slight high edge wear and wear on the left side of the trigger from normal use. The grips are also excellent with some very minor handling marks and sharp checkering. Clear markings. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with two separated corners on the lid, one side of the body partially bent and some of the outer paper peeling.
Thumbnail 3393 Excellent First Year Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3750 - 5500 This excellent, original Colt Super 38 Model Automatic Pistol was manufactured in 1929 the first year of production. The pistol has the Colt commercial blue finish, blued barrel with polished chamber, full blue, 9-shot magazine and full checkered walnut stocks. The slide has the half-moon front sight blade fitted to Super .38 Pistols and the mainspring housing correctly lacks the lanyard loop found on .45 Government Model pistols. The serial number, "1676", is located on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. "20" is stamped on the right side of the trigger guard bow. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "1" assembler's mark and the Colt "triangle V/P" commercial proofmark. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped with the legend: "COLT SUPER .38/ AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the elongated Hartford address and 1907-1913 patent dates. An "S" production order mark is stamped on the top of the frame to the right of the disconnector hole. The rear face of the slide is stamped with the serial number, "16/76" underneath the firing pin stop. The slide and frame serial numbers match. A "K" is stamped on the underside of the barrel ahead of the lug. The magazine floor plate is stamped: "COLT SUPER/38 AUTO". Introduced in 1929 the Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic was marketed as a high performance alternative to the Colt .45 Government Model. Consignor states this pistol was shipped 4/30/29 to a Dr. William F. Howerter M.D. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt Super Auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1676 Condition: Excellent . The pistol retains 99% of the original blue finish. Wear is limited to several superficial and barely noticeable spots of surface rust on the top edge of the left side frame, several take-down marks below the slide stop and some very minor storage scuff marks. The barrel has 98% of the original finish. The replacement later prewar production magazine has 97% of the all blue finish (not dual tone) with some edge wear on the floor plate. The walnut stocks are in nearly new condition. This is an excellent example of a scarce, first year production, Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol in near mint condition.
Thumbnail 3394 Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 4,750.00 Estimate: $3250 - 4750 This is an excellent example of a Colt .45 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with factory letter. The factory letter states that the pistol was shipped to the Kelly-Duluth Co., in Duluth, Minnesota on January 20, 1930. Documents that accompany state that it was formerly owned by Chester Naeseth, the Chief of Police of Hibbing, Minnesota, from 1928-1953. The pistol has the Colt commercial blue finish and is fitted with full-checkered walnut stocks. The barrel is blued with polished chamber top and is stamped with an "S" in front of the lug. The right side of the frame is roll-stamped: "GOVERNMENT MODEL/C158099" in two lines behind the slide stop hole. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with a "1" assemblers mark above the Colt "triangle/VP" proofmark. A "G" production order mark is stamped on the top of the frame to the right of the disconnector hole. The right side of the frame is roll-stamped "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE .45" followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left side of the frame has the elongated, two-line, Colt Hartford address with 1897-1913 patent dates. The serial number, "158/099" is stamped underneath the firing pin stop. The frame and slide serial numbers match. The pistol is complete with the original, two-tone, magazine marked: "COLT/45 AUTO" on the bottom of the floor plate. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: C158099 Condition: Excellent, The pistol retains 98% of the original blue finish. Wear is limited to some minor finish wear on the edges of the slide and the lower edge of the frame. The left stock is in excellent condition. The fine condition right stock shows moderate handling wear and the finish on the right stock screws is thin. The correct dual tone magazine is in excellent condition with 85% of the original finish due to wear on floor plate. All of the barrel and slide markings are crisp. This is an excellent example of a pre-war Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with providence to a well known Minnesota Sheriff.
Thumbnail 3395 Exceptional Pre-War Colt Super Match 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Schwartz Safety Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $5500 - 7500 This is an excellent example of an all original pre-war Colt Model 1911A1 Super Match semi-automatic pistol. These Super Match pistols were manufactured in sequence with the standard Colt 38 Supers, except they featured a hand honed action, adjustable rear sights, (standard front and rear sight could also be ordered as in their example) and then received the high polished blue finish with all checkered walnut grip panels. Only approximately 5,000 of these special higher grade, target pistols were produced in total. The right side of the slide is marked "SUPER MATCH / COLT SUPER 38 / AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt motif. The opposite side of the slide has two line Colt's address markings above their 1897-1913 patent dates. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with a small letter "T" over the Colt "VP" inside a small triangle, verified proof and the right side is marked "60". It has the standard fixed front and rear sight with the blue barrel with polished chamber, checkered slide lock, thumb safety, and arched main spring housing, along with the standard Colt wide spur, checkered hammer. It is complete with one all blued magazine marked "COLT SUPER / 38 AUTO" on the base plate. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 super Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 34789 Condition: Excellent overall with 99% plus of the original Colt high polished blue finish remaining, with just a hint of light wear on the edges and surface scratches. The grips are also in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides with just a couple of minor nicks in the right grips. A super example of a late 1930, pre-war Colt 38 Super Match Semi-Automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3396 Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 650.00 - 800.00 Estimate: $650 - 800 Manufactured in 1914. The left side of the slide has the two line address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, with the caliber marking on the right side under the ejection port. The trigger and safeties are casehardened and the grips are checkered hard rubber with "COLT" in a banner and Rampant Colt motif. Complete with a factory hinged lid box numbered to the gun, original bill of sale and instructions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 117238 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with some minor edge wear and some minor handling marks. The trigger and safeties retain 97% original case colors. The grips are also excellent with a few mild handling marks. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with limited seam separation and some minor edge wear.
Thumbnail 3397 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammer Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in 1922. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line address and 1897 and 1902 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame and the left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Blue barrel with bright chamber, casehardened hammer, fixed sights, and fitted with smooth pearl grips with silver Colt medallions. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 ACP Finish: blue Grips: pearl Serial Number: 44588 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with high edge wear, some minor spotting on the grip straps and a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The grips are also excellent with a minor age crack on the upper left panel and a couple minor scuffs. The magazine is absent. The markings remain sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3398 Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1937. The left side of the slide has the two line address/patent dates marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side has the standard caliber marking below the ejection port. The trigger guard is marked "VP" and "X" on the left side and "75" on the right. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Complete with original factory hinged lid box numbered to gun, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet and instructions. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 521661 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains over 98% original blue finish with some light edge wear, some minor handling marks and a very small patch of minor spotting on the grip safety. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some minor edge wear and some staining on the underside.
Thumbnail 3399 Exceptional Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,900.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 4,750.00 - 6,500.00 Estimate: $4750 - 6500 Manufactured in 1919. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. Features rear slide serrations, barrel polished at the chamber and muzzle and blue magazine marked "CAL.38 / COLT" on the bottom. Left side of the slide is roll stamped with the standard two block two line patent dates and Hartford address, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Standard two line caliber markings on the right side of the slide. The upper left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "T" assembler's mark above the Colt "VP/triangle" proofmark, and "48" on the opposite. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 41881 Condition: Excellent plus. The pistol retains 99% plus original bright blue finish with some barely noticeable minor "freckling" present on the muzzle end of the slide. The hammer retains nearly all of the vivid original case colors. The grips are excellent. The markings are sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3400 Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 4,250.00 Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Manufactured in 1906. The pistol has the Colt high polish blue finish with a casehardened spur hammer. The left side of the slide has the two block, two line marking "PATENTED / APR. 20. 1897 SEPT.9. 1902" followed by "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.", with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked: "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and the serial number is marked on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP" proof and the number "1". Fixed sights, blue barrel with bright chamber and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "COLT" banner at the top and the circled Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 37826 Condition: Excellent plus. The pistol retains 98% plus of the bright original factory blue finish with some wear on the muzzle end of the slide, high edge wear and some minor spotting on the grip straps and right side of the frame behind the grip panel. The hammer retains virtually all of the original vivid case colors. The grips are excellent, having attractively faded to brown, with only the light handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings remain sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3401 Scarce Royal Netherland Indies Commission Contract Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 In 1941, approximately 7,500 Model 1903 Hammerless pistols were purchased by the Royal Netherland Indies Commission. This particular pistol was one of a shipment of 250, shipped on June 11, 1941. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, blue finish with barrel length and grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 250 to the Royal Netherland Indies Commission, New York, N.Y. on June 11, 1941. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two line address/1897 and 1903 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind he serrations, and marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number appears on the left side of the frame and the upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter over the Colt triangle "VP" proof, and "61" on the opposite. Blue finish, blue barrel with bright chamber, blue "CAL.32 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. Complete with an original hinged lid box numbered to another gun and instruction pamphlet. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 547977 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% of the original blue finish with edge wear and scattered minor pitting spots and oxidation on the slide and lower front of the frame. There is a small amount of light spotting on the grip safety and front strap. There is a moderate dent on the right grip panel, overall minor wear and scattered minor dings in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair, with some outer paper absent, a tear and separated corner on the front lid flap, labels remain and some edge and interior wear. The survival rate for these pistols was low.
Thumbnail 3402 Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Box Start Price: 225.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Estimate: $600 - 800 Manufactured in 1926. Fixed sights, with the two line address/patent marking on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side having the caliber marking. The trigger and safeties are casehardened and the checkered walnut grips have Rampant Colt medallions. Complete with factory box numbered to the gun. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 356386 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains over 97% original blue finish with minor edge wear and numerous light scratches (mostly on the slide). The trigger and safeties retain over 97% original bright case colors. The grips are also excellent with a few light handling marks in the overall very crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with minor wear.
Thumbnail 3403 Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Nu Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This three digit serialized Colt Super 38 Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1929, the first year of production (and almost certainly in the first month). The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/patent dates (1897 through 1913) and the right side is marked "COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and the right side is marked with the assembly number "20". The barrel is correctly not marked. The slide serial number matches the gun. Fixed low profile sights, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, hammer and arched mainspring housing, two tone ".38 AUTO / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt super Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 147 Condition: Very fine with 90% original finish remaining. The grip straps are thinning, and there is some wear, (mainly high edge), flaking and pin prick type pitting on the slide. The grips are very fine with some minor bruising and dings, and crisp checkering. All markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3404 Early Production Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufactured in 1903, Colt manufactured approximately 18,000 of the Military Model 1902 between 1902 and 1929. The pistol has the checkered cross hatched (finger nail file) serrations on the front of the slide, rounded rear sight, rounded casehardened hammer, squared grip, 8 round magazine and casehardened lanyard loop on the lower left side of the frame. The pistol is fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and circled Rampant Colt in the center. The pistol has the high polish commercial blue finish, niter blue screws, rear sight, slide pin and trigger, blue barrel and unmarked blue magazine. The right side of the slide is marked: "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" behind the ejection port and "MODEL 1902" in front of the port. The opposite side of the slide is marked ""BROWNING'S PATENT" / PAT'D APR. 20. 1897 / SEPTEMBER. 9. 1902." in a three line block followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A.". The Rampant Colt motif is stamped on the left rear. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 14492 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% of the bright original finish, (a majority on the frame sides and bottom). The slide is a 50-50 mix of blue finish and smooth gray patina. The grip straps have a smooth mottled gray patina. Much of the faded original case colors remain on the hammer. Most of the fire blue remains on the small components. The grips have faded slightly and remain excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3405 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,700.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1700 Manufactured in 1921. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and standard caliber markings below the ejection port. The trigger guard is marked "VP" and "W" on the left side, "K 60" on the right, with checkered thumb safety and checkered grips. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 391801 Condition: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing a gray patina along the high edges, mild dings on the front strap and muzzle area of the slide, and scattered handling marks overall. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3406 Excellent Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 Estimate: $900 - 1200 Manufactured in 1931. Standard two line, address / 1897, 1903 patent date marking on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .380 HAMMERLESS" on the right side of the slide. Colt "VP" proof on the upper left front of the trigger guard under "1" with "75" on the opposite. Fixed sights, two tone magazine marked "CAL.380 / COLT" on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. Complete with the original black hinged lid box numbered to the gun, correct end labels and interior markings, manual and "Special Instructions" sheet. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 380 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 113130 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle end and high edges of the slide. The grips are also excellent with minor handling marks and very crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with a portion of one of the lid flaps absent , a corner separated and some heavy edge wear and a portion of the lid end label absent.
Thumbnail 3407 Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 650.00 - 800.00 Estimate: $650 - 800 Manufactured in 1930. The left side of the slide has the two line address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, with the caliber marking on the right side under the ejection port. The trigger and safeties are casehardened and the grips are checkered walnut with the Rampant Colt medallion. Complete with an original factory hinged lid box numbered to the gun and instructions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 382650 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original blue finish with some mild edge wear and some minor handling marks, with very limited minor spotting on the back strap. The trigger and safeties retain 95% original case colors with some minor pitting on the trigger. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with minor edge wear and a non-factory label on the underside.
Thumbnail 3408 Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is an exceptional totally original example of a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer semi-automatic pistol. Total production of this civilian model was approximately 26,000 between 1903 and 1929 with this pistol being manufactured in 1922. Standard fixed sights, two block, two line patent dates (1897 & 1902)/ address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number on the left side of the frame, and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt "VP" triangle proof and "1" inspector mark. Casehardened hammer, blue "PKT / COLT / 38 CAL" marked magazine and checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banner at the top and circled Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 43843 Condition: Excellent plus. The pistol retains 99% of the bright original factory blue finish with some light wear on the muzzle end of the slide and a few scattered minor scratches. The hammer retains virtually all of the original vivid casehardened colors. The grips have faded to brown and remain excellent, with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are sharp. The mechanics are excellent.
Thumbnail 3409 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 This Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol was manufactured prior to World War I in 1915. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish on the slide and frame, color casehardened hammer and lanyard swivel. The barrel is blue. The pistol has the square butt, eight-shot magazine, slide lock on the left side of the frame, lanyard swivel on the left side of the butt, spur hammer and grip serrations on the rear of the slide that identify it as a standard production Model 1902 Military pistol. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in front of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is marked "PATENTED / APR.20, 1897. SEPT.9,1902" in a two-line block followed by "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co., / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.". The Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the grip serrations. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the Colt "VP" triangle proofmark. Unmarked blue magazine and fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with the "COLT" at the top and circled Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 37397 Condition: Fine. The slide has traces of blue with the balance a smooth mottled gray patina with scattered traces of original blue finish. The frame retains 60% thin original blue finish with smooth gray patina on the grip straps and trigger guard. The grips are very good with a few minor dings and handling marks, and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3410 Early Production Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Estimate: $700 - 900 Manufactured in 1904. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block ""BROWNING PATENT" / PAT'D APRIL 20, 1897" and address marking on the left side of the slide, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The lower left rear of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1". Unmarked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 5934 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with high edge wear, some smooth gray patina on the slide and frame, a smooth mottled gray patina on the front strap and grip safety. The grips are very good with a small amount of moderate wear on the bottom right panel, a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3411 Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1400 - 1800 Manufactured in 1932. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/1897 to 1913 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt, the right side "COLT (ACE in a diamond) 22 LONG / RIFLE" and the serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. Half moon blade front and adjustable rear sights, smooth trigger, checkered mainspring housing, hammer spur, slide catch, magazine release and thumb safety. Fitted with checkered grips and a two tone magazine with the standard Colt Ace caliber marking on the base. Colt manufactured about 11,000 of these pistols before discontinuing it in 1941. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: composite Serial Number: 3885 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains at least 50% original blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina and showing high edge wear. The replacement grips are fine with some minor scuffs and scratches and sharp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3412 Excellent Colt Model 1908 25 Hammerless Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1937. Standard two line address/patent dates (1896 to 1917) marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side of the slide, serial number on the left side of the frame, and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide. The upper left front of the trigger guard box is marked with the letter "T" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof mark. Casehardened grip safety, thumb safety and trigger. Two tone "CAL. 25 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. Complete with the original hinged lid box numbered to the gun and instruction pamphlet. An interesting note, the original sales receipt dated 1-13-1939 is also in the box and the gun sold for $20.50. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 405531 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% plus of the original blue finish with some extremely minor box wear and a few minor scratches on the slide. The small components retain virtually all of the original bright case colors. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and very crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The box is very good with some edge and corner wear and end label almost fully intact.
Thumbnail 3413 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1400 Manufactured in 1919, the left side of the slide is marked with "PATENTED/ APR. 20, 1897, DEC. 22, 1903" and in a second block "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." with the Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is marked, "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines below the ejection port. Fixed sights, high polished blue slide and frame, blued barrel, checkered black grips with "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt on the bottom on each grip. Complete with a two tone magazine marked "CAL. 32/ COLT" and a suede Bianche belt clip on holster. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 302650 Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish remaining. High edge wear is present on the slide and frame, a little heavier on the left side of the slide, with mild spotting behind the right grip panel and on the lower right portion of the slide behind the serrations. The back strap has a smooth mottled brown patina and the front grip strap has some thinning. Light scratches on portions of the frame and slide. The grips are very good with a couple of pressure dents and nicks in the left panel with crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The holster is good.
Thumbnail 3414 Exceptional Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Sight Safety Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 12,500.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 Estimate: $10000 - 15000 Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic pistol manufactured in 1902. This very desirable early production pistol has the combination rear sight/safety, grip serrations on the rear of the slide, spur hammer and two-piece varnished walnut grips. The pistol has the high polish Colt commercial blue finish with niter blue trigger and screws. The rear sight and hammer have a color casehardened finish. The seven-shot magazine has a nickel-plated finish. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBER 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped: ""BROWNING'S PATENT"/PAT'D APRIL 20, 1897" in a two line block followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." in two lines. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the serrations. The serial number, "1958" is stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard. The bottom of the magazine floor plate is marked: "PAT'D SEPT.9.1884". The Model 1900 Semi-Automatic pistol is a extremely rare firearm. It is the first semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt and the first of John M. Browning's successful semi-automatic pistol designs. Pistols with the early sight safety are especially scarce. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1958 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% of the bright original high polish blue finish. The blue finish is thin on the back strap and there is minor edge wear on the muzzle and top of the slide. Nearly all of the niter blue finish is present on the trigger and screws. The rear sight and hammer have 98% of the original vivid case colors. The magazine has 95% or more of the nickel plated finish. The grips are in excellent condition with nearly all of the original varnish. This is an exceptional example of a scarce and important Colt Model 1900 Sight Safety Semi-Automatic Pistol.
Thumbnail 3415 Excellent Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 5,600.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 6000 This Colt Model 1905 Automatic pistol was manufactured in 1908. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish with niter blue rear sight, trigger, slide lock and small parts. The hammer has a casehardened finish. The walnut grips are checkered and have a varnish finish. The 7-shot magazine has a full blue finish. This early production pistol has the round hammer with no half-cock that was replaced a spur hammer about serial number 3600. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines in front of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is marked: "PATENTED / APR.20.1897.SEPT.9.1902.DEC,19.1905." in a two-line block followed by COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." in two lines. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the serrations. The serial number, "2716" is stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard bow. Colt's 'triangle/VP" proofmark is stamped on the upper left side of the trigger guard bow and a "6" assembler's mark is stamped on the left side of the bow near the frame. Designed in anticipation of government contracts the Colt Model 1905 pistol was the direct predecessor to the Colt Model 1911 Automatic pistol. Two hundred Model 1905 pistols were purchased by the Army for troop trials; these trials led to the adoption of the Model 1911 by the U.S. Army. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 2716 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% of the original high polish blue finish. There is moderate finish wear on the muzzle and edges of the slide with a small spot of pitting above the patent markings. The frame retains most of the blue finish with some scattered age spotting on the back strap. About 85% of the dove-gray case colors are present on the hammer. The checkered grips are in very good condition with light to moderate handling wear. The magazine also has 90% of the original blue finish. Markings on the frame and slide are sharp. This is a solid original example of a scarce and important Colt Model 1905 Automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3416 Excellent Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This is an excellent example of a Colt Government Model pistol that was manufactured in 1917. The left side of the side is marked with the two line, two block marking "PATENTED APR. 20, 1897. SEPT. 9, 1902 / DEC. 19, 1905. FEB. 14, 1911. AUG. 19, 1913" and "COLT'S PT. FA. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" and the left side of the frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" above the serial number. Smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer, standard low profile fixed sights, flat mainspring housing with a lanyard ring on the heel, two tone magazine with lanyard ring on the bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: C97116 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% bright original blue finish with some minor flaking on the bottom of the frame and some minor scratches and handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few light marks around the grip screws on left panel with otherwise sharp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3417 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,100.00 Estimate: $900 - 1100 Manufactured in 1919. Standard fixed sights, two block, two line patent dates (1897 & 1902)/ address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number on the left side of the frame, and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is marked "1/ VP", and "93" on the reverse. Checkered casehardened hammer, full blue Colt marked magazine and checkered grips with Rampant Colt logos in the center and "COLT" banners at the tops. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 42001 Condition: Excellent, with 98% original blue finish, showing a few small dings on the front strap, some mild edge wear, some tool marks around the slide wedge and frame pins, and scattered light handling marks. Grips are excellent, with a few light dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3418 Excellent Early Production Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured in 1905. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. Features front slide serrations, all blued barrel, and correct blued magazine stamped with the 1884 patent date on the bottom. Left side of the slide is roll stamped with the standard two block two line patent dates and Hartford address, with the Rampant Colt at the rear. Two line caliber marking and "MODEL 1902" on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the number "5". Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center. With a hand stitched homemade leather pistol sleeve. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 12784 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some minor edge wear (more extensive near the muzzle) and the grip straps thinning to a gray, along with some minor scratches. There are a couple long scratches on the right panel, otherwise the grips are fine with a few minor dings, nicks, and scratches. Overall the checkering remains crisp. The sleeve is fair. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3419 Excellent Early First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 4,600.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 7,500.00 Estimate: $4500 - 7500 Produced in 1931, the introductory year for the Ace Model. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with two line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide and model markings on the reverse. Arched mainspring housing, trigger, wide hammer, slide catch and thumb safety are all checkered, with serrated slide catch and extended beavertail grip safety. Checkered grips, with standard markings on the two-tone magazine base. With an original Colt black box, hand numbered with a blue and white end label, instruction sheet, 15 yard test target and a barrel brush. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 270 Condition: Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing some light scratches, small areas of gray patina on the grip straps and high points, and mild handling marks. Grips are fine, with a few light dings and some minor discoloration on the left panel and crisp checkering. Box is very good, with some edge separation, a small tear on the label and some lost material. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3420 Excellent Early Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 8,000.00 Estimate: $5500 - 8000 Made in 1931. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the left side of the slide marked with the two line address and patent markings next to the Rampant Colt, and the right side marked "COLT .22 LONG/ RIFLE". The top of the chamber is marked "COLT ACE 22 MATCH", and the trigger guard is marked "W/ VP" on the left and "20" on the right. Checkered trigger, wide hammer, and arched mainspring housing, with a long grip safety and checkered walnut grips. With a Colt black box with proper blue and white end label and papers. BBL: 4 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: Blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 1632 Condition: Excellent plus, with over 98% of the original blue finish, showing some mild edge wear and handling marks. A tiny amount of pitting is visible on the bright area of the two tone magazine. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. The box is fair, with the lid detached, separated corners, glue and tape repair and mild wear and tear on the label. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3421 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rare Factory Pearl Grips Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2750 - 3750 Manufactured in 1914, and fitted with a rare set of Colt factory pearl grips. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the slide marked "PATENTED/ APR. 20. 1897 SEPT. 9. 1902." and "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./ HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." in two blocks ahead of the Rampant Colt, and the right side "AUTOMATIC COLT/ CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The "VP" stamp is present on the trigger guard below the serial number, and the lanyard swivel is mounted on the left side of the square butt. Grips are smooth mother of pearl, with the Rampant Colt medallions set into the tops. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: factory medallion pearl Serial Number: 36907 Condition: Excellent, showing 95% of the bright original high polish blue finish, with a gray patina forming on the high points and grip straps, scattered handling marks and light surface scratches. A thin crack runs through the left panel, otherwise the grips are very fine. An attractive and original Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol..
Thumbnail 3422 Excellent Custom Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Produced in 1921. Fixed sights, with the standard markings performed entirely in gold fill, including the "1/ VP" and "61" trigger guard markings, along with scroll pattern gold inlay on the slide, frame and safeties. Grips are smooth mother of pearl, with Colt medallions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: mother of pearl Serial Number: 287001 Condition: Near mint as custom embellished, with nearly all of the high polish blue finish, showing a small ding on the left front side of the slide and minor handling marks overall. The gold inlay is strong and well executed. Grips are very fine, with exception of a few tiny chips and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3423 Outstanding Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $900 - 1500 Produced in 1923. Fixed sights, with the two line patent and address markings on the left side of the slide, caliber marks on the right, and Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The trigger and safeties are casehardened, and the grips are marked with "COLT" banners over Rampant Colts. With the original black box, hand numbered to the gun. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 327539 Condition: Excellent, with 99% plus of the original blue finish, showing some mild handling marks overall. The case colors are bright and vivid. Box is poor, with sections absent and tearing. Mechanically very good.
Thumbnail 3424 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2750 - 3750 This late production Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol was manufactured prior to World War I in 1916. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish on the slide and frame, color casehardened hammer and lanyard swivel. The barrel is blued with a polished chamber. The two piece black grips are checkered hard rubber with the encircled Rampant Colt trademark in the middle and "COLT" in a ribbon at the top. The pistol has the square butt, eight-shot magazine, slide lock on the left side of the frame, lanyard swivel on the left side of the butt, spur hammer and grip serrations on the rear of the slide that identify it as a standard production Model 1902 Military pistol. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in front of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped: "PATENTED/APR.20, 1897. SEPT.9,1902" in a two-line block followed by "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.,/HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the grip serrations. The serial number "38812" is roll-stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the Colt "VP/Triangle" proofmark. The magazine has a full blue finish and is roll-stamped: "CAL. 38/COLT" in two lines on the floor plate. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Rimless Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 38812 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 95% of the original high polish blue finish. There is scattered light-moderate finish loss present on the muzzle end of the slide. The sides and top of the slide have scattered light scratches and handling marks. Nearly all of the blue finish remains intact on the frame. The spur hammer and lanyard loop retain most of the dove-gray casehardened finish. The bore is bright. The checkered black hard rubber grips remain in excellent condition. The slide and frame markings are sharp. The magazine is in excellent condition and retains more than 90% of the original blue finish. This is a solid example of an important Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3425 Collector's Lot of Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1800 A) Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol. Manufactured in 1906. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent marking on the left side of the slide, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "W" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "49" on the opposite. Two tone magazine marked "CAL. 32 / COLT" on the floor plate and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banners at the top and the Rampant Colt on the bottom. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 353065 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some minor wear on the front edge and high edges of the slide, and a few minor scratches and handling marks. A triangular shaped scratch mark precedes the serial number. The grips are also excellent with some very minor high point wear on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings remain clear. Mechanically excellent.. B) Manufactured in 1934. Blade and notch sights, with the two line address and 1896 to 1917 patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" under the ejection port on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame with "X" over the "VP" proof on the left upper front of the trigger guard bow and "44" on the opposite. Blue finish with casehardened trigger, slide and grip safeties, two tone "CAL. 25 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 399201 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some minor wear on the muzzle end of the slide and some light surface oxidation present on the front strap. Overall there are some minor scratches and handling marks. The trigger and grip and slide safeties retain 98% original bright case colors. The grips are also excellent some minor wear and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3426 Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unusual Markings Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This Colt Model 1905 semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1910. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish with niter blue trigger and small components, casehardened spur hammer and checkered walnut stocks. The right side of the frame is stamped with two Ordnance Corps escutcheons; one of the small cross-cannon insignia has been double stamped. The initials "F.N.C." are stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard bow. The right side of the slide is stamped with the standard marking: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines in front of the ejection port. The left side of the frame is marked with the third style patent markings: "PATENTED/APR.20.1897.SEPT.9.1902.DEC.19.1905." followed by "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." in two lines. The encircled Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the slide behind the serrations. The serial number "4298" is stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard and the Colt "Triangle/VP" proofmark is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The Colt assembler's mark "W" is stamped on the lower left side of the trigger guard bow and a Colt "K" sub-inspection mark is stamped on the right side of the bow. The pistol has the late spur hammer, round profile rear sight, small half-moon front sight and 7-shot magazine. The magazine has a full blue finish and is not marked. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 4298 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% of the original blue finish. Most of the finish wear is concentrated on the grip straps, underside of the trigger guard and muzzle end of the slide and frame. The hammer has 85% or more of the original casehardened finish. The walnut grips show heavy handling wear; the tops of the diamond checkering are flattened, the wood is dark and very little of the original varnish finish is present. The magazine is in good condition with traces of the original blue finish remains. The military style markings are spurious. This is a solid example of a Colt Model 1905 semi-automatic pistol. Surviving examples are scarce.
Thumbnail 3427 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Box Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1934. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and the left side of the slide is marked with Colt's two line Hartford address/1897 and 1903 patent dates, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the number "3" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "75" on the opposite. Standard fixed sights, all blue finish, blue barrel with bright chamber, two tone magazine marked "CAL. 32 / COLT" on the floor plate and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. Complete with a correct maroon hinged lid box numbered to another gun and "Special Instructions" sheet. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 514726 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some minor wear and spotting on the muzzle end of the slide. Overall there is some high edge wear and minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a couple minor dings and overall sharp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The replacement box is fair with pieces of the lid flap absent, corner and edge wear and all labels remain.
Thumbnail 3428 Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 7,000.00 Estimate: $4000 - 7000 This late production Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1919. The pistol has the Colt high polish blue finish with casehardened spur hammer and lanyard swivel. The two-piece, black checkered hard rubber grips have the Rampant Colt trademark in a circle in the center and "COLT" in a ribbon at the top. The magazine has a full-blue finish. The pistol has the square butt profile, 8-shot magazine, lanyard swivel, grip serrations on the rear of the slide and slide lock on the left side of the frame that identify it as a standard production Model 1902 pistol. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBER 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in Gothic letters. A Colt inspection mark "96" is stamped on the right trigger guard web. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the 1897 and 1902 patent dates in a two-line block followed by the two-line Hartford address. The Rampant Colt trademark is stamped on the left side of the frame behind the grip serrations. The serial number, "40857" is located on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with assembler's mark "1" above the Colt "Triangle/VP" proofmark. The magazine floor plate is stamped: "CAL. 38/COLT" in two lines. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 40857 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% of the original blue and casehardened finish. There is some finish loss on the slide at the muzzle and some very minor handling marks on the sides and top of the slide and the top of the frame. The spur hammer has nearly all of the vivid case colors. The casehardened finish on the lanyard swivel has faded. The magazine has nearly 95% of the original blue finish. The grips are in excellent condition; wear is limited to some fading on the left grip. This is an excellent example a standard production Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol.
Thumbnail 3429 Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammer Pocket Pistol Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,800.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1800 Manufactured in 1919. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line address and 1897 and 1902 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame and the left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Blue barrel with bright chamber, casehardened hammer, fixed sights, "CAL. 38 / COLT" marked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banner at the top and Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 41862 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with some very noticeable bright wear on the muzzle end of the slide, some high edge wear, some thinning on the back strap and overall scattered minor scratches and dings. The hammer retains 90% original case colors. The grips are also excellent, there are a few minor nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering and the right panel has faded to brown. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3430 Excellent Colt Model 1908 25 Hammerless Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1930. Blade and notch sights, with the two line address and 1896 to 1917 patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" under the ejection port on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame with "8" over the "VP" proof on the left upper front of the trigger guard and "99" on the opposite. Blue finish with casehardened trigger, slide and grip safeties, two tone "CAL. 25 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 387035 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with some minor wear on the muzzle end of the slide, some mild high edge wear, a minor ding on the back of the slide and overall a few minor scratches and handling marks. The grips are also excellent with minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Crisp and clear markings. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3431 Early Introduction Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Estimate: $700 - 900 Manufactured in 1905. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block ""BROWNING PATENT" / PAT'D APRIL 20, 1897" and address marking on the left side of the barrel bushing style slide, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The lower left rear of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "R". Unmarked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 20652 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original finish with high edge wear and scattered flaking and thinning on the slide, with areas of smooth gray and brown patina. There is a small area of minor spotting on the top of the slide. The grip safety and front strap are thinning. The grips are excellent overall. The right panel has faded to brown and there is a small chip on the right toe, otherwise minor handling marks overall and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3432 Collector's Lot of Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol. Manufactured in 1921. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side of the slide has the two line caliber designation. The left upper front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "R" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "34" is marked on the opposite. Blue finish, bright barrel chamber, "CAL.32 / COLT" marked two tone magazine, fixed sights and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt at the bottom. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 397352 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with high edge wear, thinning on the grip straps and slide and some minor scratches and handling marks overall. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. B) Manufactured in 1905. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Browning's 1897, 1903 patent dates and address marking on the left side of the barrel bushing style slide and "AUTOMATIC COLT/ CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. All blue finish, "CAL. 32 / COLT" marked two tone magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 21495 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with thinning and high edge wear on the slide, edge wear on the frame, a mix of smooth mottled gray patina and blue finish on the front strap and grip safety and some minor flaking and scratches. The grips are fine with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. There is a little play in the slide, otherwise the mechanics are fine.
Thumbnail 3433 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Ammunition Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,250.00 - 5,500.00 Estimate: $3250 - 5500 Produced in 1917. Blade and notch sights, with the left side of the slide marked "PATENTED/ APR.20.1897.SEPT.9.1902" and "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A." in two blocks, and the right side marked "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The trigger guard is marked "VP" on the left side, and the frame is equipped with a casehardened hammer, sling swivel, square butt, slide catch and checkered grips with Rampant Colts and Colt banners. Magazine not included. With an English-style oak case with green velvet lining and 6 internal compartments and a box of Winchester .38 Colt cartridges. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 39307 Condition: Near mint as factory refinished, showing some light handling marks, a small amount of spotting on the muzzle, and mild edge wear overall. The casehardening is excellent. The case is in excellent condition, with minor wear on the lining. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3434 Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,250.00 Estimate: $2000 - 3250 Made in 1925. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the left side of the slide and "COLT/ AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE.45" next to the Rampant Colt on the reverse. "GOVERNMENT MODEL/ C140966" on the right side of the frame with "47" on the right side of the trigger guard and "1/ VP" on the reverse. Equipped with a wide checkered hammer, machined trigger, long grip safety, checkered slide catch, thumb safety, magazine release and arched mainspring housing with a lanyard ring on the but which has "G A S" scratched into it. Checkered grips and unmarked two-tone magazine. BBL: 5 inch round Stock: Gauge: 45 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: C4140966 Condition: Very fine with minor cold blue touch-up on forward slide, with 90% of the original blue finish on the balance. Some light scratches are visible on the frame around the slide stop, with dings on the reverse and a smooth gray patina along the high edges. Grips are excellent, with a few small spots of verdigris and mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3435 Excellent Early Production Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $900 - 1500 Produced in 1909. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block patent and address on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "AUTOMATIC COLT/ CALIBRE 380 HAMMERLESS" on the reverse. The trigger and thumb safety are finished in a fine niter blue. Equipped with a grip safety and checkered grips with scalloped "COLT" banners and Rampant Colt imprints. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 380 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 3715 Condition: Excellent with 99% of the original blue finish, showing some light wear and handling marks overall. Grips are excellent, with a few light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3436 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Black Box Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,100.00 Estimate: $900 - 1100 Manufactured in 1931. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and standard caliber markings below the ejection port. The trigger guard is marked "1/ VP" on the left side and "75" on the right, with checkered thumb safety and checkered Colt medallion grips. With an original Colt "black box" numbered to gun and papers. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 505856 Condition: Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish, showing some bright wear along the high edges and scattered handling marks. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. Box is good, with some lost material, scuffs and tearing. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3437 Outstanding Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 275.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 650.00 - 800.00 Estimate: $650 - 800 Manufactured in 1927. The left side of the slide has the two line address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, with the caliber marking on the right side under the ejection port. The trigger and safeties are casehardened and the grips are checkered hard rubber with "COLT" banner and Rampant Colt. Complete with an original factory hinged lid box numbered to the gun and instructions. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 366431 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original blue finish with some minor edge wear. The right side of the frame has an area of smooth brown patina (mostly under the grip panel) with some minor pitting in that area. The trigger and safeties retain 99% original case colors. There is a hairline crack near the screw on the right panel, otherwise the grips are fine with some minor scratches. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair.
Thumbnail 3438 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufactured in 1903. Fixed sights, with the checkered panels on the front of the slide, "PATENTED/ APR.20.1897. SEPT.9. 1902" followed by "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD, CT.U.S.A." on the left side and "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and "MODEL 1902" on the right. Fitted with a checkered round spur hammer, left side slide catch, niter blue trigger and squared butt with a lanyard ring on one side. Checkered hard rubber grips, with "COLT" banners at the top and Rampant Colt imprints in the center. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 14455 Condition: Very fine, with 75% plus of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina on the grip straps, the sides of the frame and on top of the slide, along with scattered handling marks and small areas of pitting. Grips are excellent, with light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3439 Excellent Florida Shipped Colt Model 1903 Pocket (Hammer) Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,750.00 Estimate: $2750 - 3750 Manufactured in 1916. The slide has standard fixed sights and is marked with the two block, two line patent dates (1897 and 1902) and Hartford address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side and the two line caliber marking on the right side. The left side upper front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof mark and the number "1" on the lower rear. Finished blue with blue barrel, with bright chamber and casehardened hammer and fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips "COLT" banner at the top and Rampant Colt logos in the center. The accompanying factory verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 3 to S.B. Hubbard, Jacksonville, Florida on May 4, 1916. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 37690 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish, showing thinning on the muzzle end of the slide and a few minor scratches. The grips are also excellent, with two small areas of marred checkering, otherwise the checkering is crisp. The hammer retains virtually all of the original bright case colors. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3440 Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Box Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1918. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line "PATENTED / APR.20, 1897 DEC.22, 1903" and "COLT'S PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." marking with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side is marked AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 380 HAMMERLESS". Colt triangle "VP" proof on the upper left front of the trigger guard bow and the letter "R" on the opposite side. The serial number appears on the left side of the frame. The pistol has the standard fixed sights, blue finish, with blue barrel, bright chamber, "CAL. 380 / COLT" marked two tone magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Colt banner at the top and the Rampant Colt on the bottom. Complete with the original hinged lid box numbered to the gun, with "Colt's Revolvers and "This Medallion" labels affixed to the inside.. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 380 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 33684 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% of the original blue finish with edge wear, a pattern wear mark on the left side of the frame behind the trigger, thinning on the grip safety and front strap, and overall minor scratches and dings. The grips are also very fine with a few light dings and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with a split in the front lid flap, corner wear, most of the outer labels in tact and all of the interior labels.
Thumbnail 3441 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless 32 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1926. Standard fixed sights, two line address/patent dates (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number on the left side of the frame, and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt "VP" triangle proof with the number "1" above it and "48" on the right side. Blue finish, fixed sights, "CAL. 32 / COLT" marked two tone magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 468948 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light high edge wear, some thinning and minor pitting on the grip safety, a small area of minor pitting on the upper right front of the slide, and overall some scattered minor scratches and handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3442 Collector's Lot of Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $900 - 1300 A) Early Production Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol. Manufactured in 1904, the second year of production. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent marking (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the slide, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. Blue unmarked magazine. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 13482 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% of the original thinning blue finish, with bright high edge wear, a smooth brown patina on the grip straps and overall some light spotting and minor scratches. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. B) Manufactured in 1909. Standard two line address/1896 to 1903 patent dates marked on the left side of the slide and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" on the right side. The triangle "VP" proof and "6"on the left side of the trigger guard. Two tone "CAL. 25 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt over the stylized "C" on the bottom. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 7511 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 50% original blue finish with areas of smooth brown patina and a small amount of light spotting. Strong original case colors remain in protected areas with a smooth mottled gray on the balance. The grips are also fine with some minor wear, a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3443 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammer Pocket Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1922. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line address and 1897 and 1902 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame and the left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Blue barrel with bright chamber, casehardened hammer, fixed sights, "CAL. 38 / COLT" marked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banner at the top and Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 44231 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original finish showing some slight high edge wear and dulling of the finish on top of the slide. There are a few scattered minor scratches and dings and an area of cold blue present on left side of frame (behind trigger). The hammer retains 99% of the original case colors. The grips are also excellent with some minor wear and scuffs on the bottom edges and crisp checkering. The markings remain sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3444 Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This Colt Model 1902 Sporting Automatic pistol was manufactured in 1905. This early production pistol has the rounded butt, and 7-shot magazine which distinguish it from the more common Model 1902 (Military) Automatic pistol. The pistol also lacks the slide-lock and lanyard swivel found on the Model 1902 Military. The pistol has a dovetailed round top rear sight, rounded hammer with knurled top and grip serrations on the front of the slide. The checkered, hard rubber grips are black with the Rampant Colt trademark in a circle in the middle and "COLT" in a ribbon at the top. The pistol has the Colt commercial blue finish with niter blue barrel trigger and small parts and color casehardened hammer. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines between the ejection port and the grip serrations. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the first style patent markings: "BROWNING'S PATENT"/PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897/SEPTEMBER 9. 1902". The patent markings are followed by: "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./ HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." and the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The serial number, "7246" is stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard bow. The magazine has a full blue finish and is un-marked. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Rimless Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 7246 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% plus of the original high polish blue finish. Most of the finish wear is concentrated on the bottom of the trigger guard, the grip strap, the back strap and the sides of the frame behind the grips. Nearly all of the niter blue finish remains on the barrel, trigger and small components. The hammer has 90% of the dove-gray casehardened finish. Most of the blue finish is present on the magazine. The grips are in excellent condition. This is a solid example of a Colt M1902 (Sporting) Automatic Pistol.
Thumbnail 3445 Collector's Lot of Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol. Manufactured in 1905. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block marking ""BROWNING'S PATENT" / APR.20, 1897 DEC.22 1903" and "COLT'S PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.", with he circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the barrel bushing style slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS", the serial number appears on the left side of the frame and the left upper front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof . Standard fixed sights, unmarked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a ribbon at the top and the circled Rampant Colt at the bottom. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 30264 Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with high edge wear, thinning to a smooth brown patina on the grip straps and spotting on the slide and frame sides. The grips are fine with minor wear to the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is fine. B) Manufactured in 1912. Blade and notch sights, with the two line address and patent 1896 to 1910 dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" under the ejection port on the right side. Trigger guard is stamped with the "VP" proof on the left side. All blue finish including the "CAL. 25 / COLT" marked magazine, casehardened trigger, grip and slide safeties and fitted with black checkered grips with the "COLT" banner at the top and the Rampant Colt over the stylistic "C" at the bottom. BBL: 2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 25 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 62990 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with wear on the muzzle end of the slide and high edges, some scattered minor spotting and scattered minor scratches and handling marks. The trigger, and safeties show strong original case colors is protected areas with a smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. The grips are very good with a few minor bruises, some wear on the lower edge of the left panel and overall crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Thumbnail 3446 Scarce Belgian Contract Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammerless Pistol with Rare Tin Shipping Box Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,600.00 Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1916. This is an example of one of the 25,000 Model 1903 pistols purchased from the Belgian Government from 1915 to 1917, which comes with a rare tin shipping box. Most of the Belgian contract pistols were shipped in standard cardboard cartons but 2,372 of them were shipped in the tin shipping boxes used for some of the shipments during 1915. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line address and 1897 and 1903 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and the right side of the slide has the two line caliber designation. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number followed by the Belgium government "A" in a diamond mark. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof with the letter "R" on the lower left. Blue finish, bright barrel chamber, "CAL.32 / COLT" marked two tone magazine, fixed sights and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt at the bottom. This particular pistol is one of the 1903 pistols described and photographed in the article "Trench Sweepers", American Rifleman article on pages 119-120 of the October, 2008 addition. The tin shipping box is a two piece metal construction with reddish brown lacquered exterior with a light blue end label reading "COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL .32 / RIMLESS. SMOKELESS.". The bottom of the case has the serial number "175551". The interior is unfinished with a "COLT'S REVOLVERS" label affixed to the inside of the lid and "THIS MEDALLION" label on the bottom. The pistol and non-matching serialized shipping box fall into the serial number range of Belgian contract Colt .32 autos (165854-241966). An example of the Belgian contract Model 1903 with the tin shipping box is pictured in John W. Brunner's book "THE COLT POCKET HAMMERLESS AUTOMATIC PISTOLS" on page 45. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 225235 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% of the original blue finish with scattered flaking and high edge wear on the slide, high edge wear on the frame , a mix of original blue finish and smooth gray patina on the grip safety and thinning on the front strap. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor dings and bruises in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The tin shipping box is very good. There is some chipping, scratching and wear on the exterior. The interior shows some discoloration and light oxidation. The labels show some flaking and loose edges, but for the most part remain intact. There is a partial serial number visible on the underside portion of the end label. An extremely rare find to have a Belgian contract 1903 pistol with 1 of only 2,372 tin shipping boxes, making this a very rare set.
Thumbnail 3447 Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This Colt Model 1902 Automatic pistol was manufactured in 1903. The pistol has the high polish Colt commercial blue finish with niter blued trigger, barrel and small parts, color case-hardened spur hammer and blued magazine. The black, checkered, hard rubber, grips have the Rampant Colt trademark on a circle in the middle and "COLT" in a ribbon at the top. The pistol has the early style slide with grip serrations at the front, rounded, dove-tail mounted rear sight and spur hammer. The short frame with rounded butt, 7-shot magazine and lack of a slide lock and frame mounted lanyard swivel distinguish the M1902 Sporting pistol from the M1902 Military pistol. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the slide is roll-stamped: "BROWNING'S PATENT"/PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897/SEPTEMBER 9. 1902" in three lines followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." and the encircled Rampant Colt trademark. The bottom of the magazine floor plate is marked: "PAT'D SEPT.9.1884" in three lines. Colt manufactured approximately 7,500 Model 1902 Sporting Automatic pistols between 1902 and 1908. Surviving examples are relatively scarce. BBL: 6 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 Colt auto Finish: blue Grips: black hard rubber Serial Number: 6842 Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 60% of the original high polish blue finish. Most of the finish loss is on the grip strap and rear portion of the slide, frame and back strap. There is some large patches of finish loss present on the left side of the slide at the muzzle. Most of the case hardened finish is present on the hammer. The hard rubber grips are in excellent condition and have faded to a deep brown. This is a solid representative example of an early and important Colt semi-automatic pistol.
Thumbnail 3448 Excellent Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Original Box Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,400.00 Estimate: $1300 - 1400 Manufactured in 1933, the Model 1903 Hammerless was the second pocket automatic Colt manufactured and the first hammerless model made by Colt.. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent marking (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the slide, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "W" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof with "75" on the opposite. Two tone "CAL.32 / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete in the original two piece box numbered to the gun, with instruction and "Special Instructions" pamphlets. BBL: 3 3/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: walnut Serial Number: 513098 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 99% of the original blue finish with some mild edge wear and a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The box is fair with a separated corner on the lid, some outer paper loss and much of the end label intact.
Thumbnail 3449 Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol Start Price: 325.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,300.00 Estimate: $800 - 1300 Manufactured in 1904. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent marking (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the barrel bushing style slide, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof. "CAL.32 / COLT" marked two tone magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom. BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 32 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 51070 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% bright original high polish blue finish with overall minor high edge wear, scattered areas of minor thinning and a small area on the left front of the slide showing some minor spotting. Most of the original bright niter blue finish remains on the trigger and slide safety. The grips are also excellent with minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Thumbnail 3450 Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammer Pocket Pistol Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,250.00 Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1917. The left side of the slide is marked with the two block, two line address and 1897 and 1902 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame and the left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof and the number "1". Blue barrel with bright chamber, casehardened hammer, fixed sights, "CAL. 38 / COLT" marked blue magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banner at the top and Rampant Colt in the center. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 ACP Finish: blue Grips: hard rubber Serial Number: 37658 Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some thinning on the thinning on the slide, and grip straps. Overall there are some scattered minor dings and scratches. Most of the original bright case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checke