Arms, Armor, and The Early West

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous
historical exhibitions and institutions.
Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the
Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only
artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk
(Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and
presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto.
Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to
Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the
battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the
New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects
associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle.
Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another
historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of
Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two
Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa
Anna himself (Lot 97).
Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience?
exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the
finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private
collections throughout the country.
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M1912 US Calvary Long Web Rope "Rare" "Anchor" Stamped321 - M1912 US Calvary Long Web Rope "Rare" "Anchor" Stamped
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M1912 US Calvary long web rope. Spring hook has an anchor stamped in the metal.  **Rope is in excellent shape with tight stitching a
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M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories322 - M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories
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As described in the 1912 Trial Horse Equipment manual, this olive drab web Model 1912 Cooling Strap is 87 ½â€
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Lot of Two M1912 US Cavalry Horse Covers with Surcingles323 - Lot of Two M1912 US Cavalry Horse Covers with Surcingles
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Lot includes: One M1912 US Cavalry Horse cover with surcingle: Stenciled "U.S." on both sides and inside "Canvas Products...
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Model 1912 Rifle Carrier Boot for the 1903 Springfield Rifle324 - Model 1912 Rifle Carrier Boot for the 1903 Springfield Rifle
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The Model 1912 Rifle Carrier Boot was a component of the unique, and somewhat complicated, system of interrelated equipment which defined the Model 19
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M1912 US Cavalry Mills Bandoleer Belt325 - M1912 US Cavalry Mills Bandoleer Belt
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Belt with rimmed eagle snap closures on the flaps as issued with the M1912 cavalry equipment. Rare. Dated 1916. **Belt is in excellent almost like ne
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M1912 US Calvary Ring Belt for the 1903 Rifle326 - M1912 US Calvary Ring Belt for the 1903 Rifle
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M1912 US cavalry ring belt (would go with the M1912 Rifle carrier boot on a M1912 saddle). Nine-pocket with .45 auto clip pouch. It is complete with t
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M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger327 - M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger
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As issued with the Model 1912 horse equipments, this Model 1912 rifle belt ring was issued for wear on the Model 1904 russet leather garrison belt, in
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M1912 .45 Auto US Leather Swivel Holster "Rock Island Arsenal" Dated 1912328 - M1912 .45 Auto US Leather Swivel Holster "Rock Island Arsenal" Dated 1912
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M1912 .45 auto leather swivel holster. "US" embossed and marked "Rock Island Arsenal". Dated 1912. Rare - holsters are usually d...
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Lot of Two M1912 Canvas Pistol Belts329 - Lot of Two M1912 Canvas Pistol Belts
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Lot Includes one M1912 Pistol Belt without snaps, and one M1912 Pistol Belt with post-1914 rimmed eagle snaps. **Both belts show min
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Lot of Six WW1 Era Medical Equipment330 - Lot of Six WW1 Era Medical Equipment
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Lot includes one "Mills" Marked Dated 1917, web map case with strap; one M1903 Canvas First Aid Pouch (pouch only); two M1910 Canvas First...
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets331 - M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets. Missing any tools or accouterments but has the canvas off pocket on the interior...
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US M1912 Pistol Belt Set332 - US M1912 Pistol Belt Set
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Lot Includes: One M1912 Pistol Belt set: Consists of one canvas belt, one M1917 Leather Holster, and one M1917 Revolver canvas ammo
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M1913 US Calvary Saber "Patton Saber" with Scabbard333 - M1913 US Calvary Saber "Patton Saber" with Scabbard
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M1913 US Cavalry Patton Saber With Scabbard 35" blade, 42" overall length. Marked "S A" with Ordinance Bomb. Dated "1914&qu...
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Scarce Pattern 1917 US Army Saddle Blanket with Ordnance Department Label Intact334 - Scarce Pattern 1917 US Army Saddle Blanket with Ordnance Department Label Intact
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While the 1917 revision of the Ordnance Department manual "Horse Equipments and Equipments for Officers and Enlisted Men", continued to de...
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Lot of Three M1917-18 Ammo Belts335 - Lot of Three M1917-18 Ammo Belts
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Lot Includes:  One M1917 belt: Woven pockets, two piece belt with nine "lift the dot" snaps and .45 auto magazine pocket of wo...
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Lot of Two M1917 & M1934 Canteens336 - Lot of Two M1917 & M1934 Canteens
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Lot Includes one US Cavalry M1917 canteen with leather strap, cover, canteen, and cup. US Stamped, also marked "Brauer Bros MFG"...
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Lot of Two Model 1918 Leather Rifle Scabbards for the M1903 & M1917 Rifles337 - Lot of Two Model 1918 Leather Rifle Scabbards for the M1903 & M1917 Rifles
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Lot Includes: One Model 1918 Rifle Scabbard for US Rifle Model of 1903 Springfield and M1917 Enfield Rifle: Could be used for the Krag Rifles of 1896
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M1924 US Army Leather Saddle Bags338 - M1924 US Army Leather Saddle Bags
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M1924 US Saddle Bags. "US" Embossed and "spaudling" Marked. Dated 1917  **Leather is supple with no crack...
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Lot of Miscellaneous Cavalry Items339 - Lot of Miscellaneous Cavalry Items
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Lot includes US model 1879 Bugle, one pair of M1924 spurs with straps (replacement leather), and one pair of M1911 spurs and straps. **Bugle in nice
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