Extraordinary Antique & Collectible Firearms

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We are extremely pleased and excited to present this extraordinary offering of firearms and military-related items for auction. We believe it will be the most significant firearms auction of the year. Our October 2004 sale, at nearly $9 million, was the highest grossing firearms auction ever held in the world and this auction definitely has the potential to exceed that. This sale offers fabulous diversity, important offerings and numerous historical lots. Session I: Monday evening, commencing at 5:30pm will include a small but interesting selection of antique and collectible firearms and accessories. Session II: The Michael Adamson Collection will include what we believe is the most significant collection of Civil War memorabilia to ever come to public auction. In addition to the tremendous diversity, quality and rarity is the fact that the entire collection is being offered unreserved! Session III: Will begin with a spectacular offering of Civil War and Confederate items (none of which are from the Michael Adamson Collection). Offered will be a large assortment of rare flags including what is considered to be the most important Confederate battle flag ever offered at auction, that of the 4th Tennessee Infantry; a small 14-star silk flag from a member of Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys. In addition to numerous American flags will also be an extraordinarily rare and desirable flag and flagpole from Napoleon Bonaparte’s launch at Elba. Also included is a vast array of fine quality Civil War carbines and rifles; a large and expansive lot of Confederate and Union swords (many presentation examples) and fighting knives; innumerable Union and Confederate handguns and a diversity of other quality Civil War related items, rare belt buckles, fighting knives and historical materials. This session will also include an expansive offering of important early longarms and handguns including some very rare I.D.’d militia and Colonial-era arms. A fabulous historic powder horn dated 1755 belonging to Lt. John Bridge may have been used at the Lexington & Concord. Also included is a wonderful assortment of fine North American Indian items including the collection of the famous photographer Carl Moon. Also, an important historical beaded bag formerly belonging to the famous Canadian half-breed Louis Riel. Session IV: Thursday, October 6th will include probably the finest offering of shotguns we’ve ever presented. A part of this fabulous offering will be the collection of the late Jim Parker who collected his namesake, Parker shotguns. This is unquestionably the largest offering of Parker shotguns ever presented at public auction and includes some extraordinary examples. Also offered will be various other high-grade non-Parker shotguns from various other collections and estates, Purdy’s, Boss’, Grand Americans, etc. An extremely high-quality offering of Winchesters will be presented on Thursday. Many rare Henrys, including iron frame serial number “2”, a fabulous engraved serial number “17” and “18”; also rare Model 66’s; high-grade 86’s and more! A fabulous array of advertising signs and cartridge boards; fine artwork; extremely rare military prototype rifles; an excellent last-minute offering of rare Smith & Wessons; the finest engraved Model 93 Marlin to ever come at auction. On the 5th & 6th we will be offering probably one of the finest Colt revolvers we have ever presented at auction. With numerous outstanding and rare examples such as the extraordinary cased Nimschke engraved “Peacemaker”. Many Colts are inscribed and/or have a historic association. This is an event not to be missed! If you are an advanced collector of only the rarest and most important items, this is the sale for you with some items in the $250,000 range and above. On the other hand, if you are a beginning collector with limited funds, there are items under $250. So plan to join us for this exciting, fast-paced event to be held just prior to the famous Hartford Antique Arms Show. Please visit our website for more items to be offered in this spectacular auction: www.juliaauctions.com
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COLLECTION OF 18 CS COPPER TIME FUSES2224 - COLLECTION OF 18 CS COPPER TIME FUSES
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COLLECTION OF 18 CS COPPER TIME FUSES. Excavated. Set includes: eight various rifled artillery projectile time fuses and ten cannonball time fuses (
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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COLLECTION OF FUSES AND MISCELLANEOUS2225 - COLLECTION OF FUSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
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COLLECTION OF FUSES AND MISCELLANEOUS. Excavated (unless otherwise noted). Set includes: three CS Selma-manufactured water cap time fuses for rifle
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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CS ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL2226 - CS ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL
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CS ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL. Non-excavated. Typical of Confederate manufacture as it has crude construction (possibly pigskin). This wa...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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COLLECTION OF SEVEN CANNON SIGHTS2227 - COLLECTION OF SEVEN CANNON SIGHTS
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COLLECTION OF SEVEN CANNON SIGHTS. 1) stamped "18Pdr. S&G"; 2) stamped, "30 Pdr. RPP"; 3) stamped, "100 Pdr."; ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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US ARTILLERY LANYARD AND FRICTION PRIMER COLLECTI2228 - US ARTILLERY LANYARD AND FRICTION PRIMER COLLECTI
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US ARTILLERY LANYARD AND FRICTION PRIMER COLLECTION. Non-excavated. 1) unissued artillery lanyard; 2) 10 Civil War and post-Civil War primers with
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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ID'D CIVIL WAR IRON CALIPERS2229 - ID'D CIVIL WAR IRON CALIPERS
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ID'D CIVIL WAR IRON CALIPERS. Non-excavated. Stamped, "A. RICHARDS." These calipers come with a tag that states that these were own...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 550.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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LOT OF EIGHT EXCAVATED BORMANN TIME FUSES AND AUT2230 - LOT OF EIGHT EXCAVATED BORMANN TIME FUSES AND AUT
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LOT OF EIGHT EXCAVATED BORMANN TIME FUSES AND AUTHENTIC BRONZE BORMANN FUSE WRENCH. Excavated. Wrench with deep rich, green patina. Also included a
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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US BRASS GUNNER'S CALIPERS2231 - US BRASS GUNNER'S CALIPERS
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US BRASS GUNNER'S CALIPERS. Non-excavated. These were used by the gunner to check the diameter of the cannonballs. Marked, 'INCHES",...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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US BRASS GUNNER'S LEVEL2232 - US BRASS GUNNER'S LEVEL
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US BRASS GUNNER'S LEVEL. Non-excavated. Stamped with eagle motif and with the words, "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". Having the glass bubble ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT2233 - PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT
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PRE-CIVIL WAR WOODEN CANNON BREECH SIGHT. Non-excavated. This is the only one known to exist. Due to the way it was made and the construction of it
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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LOT OF FOUR NON-EXCAVATED ARTILLERY TOOLS2234 - LOT OF FOUR NON-EXCAVATED ARTILLERY TOOLS
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LOT OF FOUR NON-EXCAVATED ARTILLERY TOOLS. 1) fuse reamer having a wooden handle, iron body ; 2) a Navy water cap fuse wrench; 3) an iron fuse wren
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL2236 - US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL
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US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL. Non-issued. White buff leather. CONDITION: Very fine condition. 4-56283-23 JM254 (400-750)
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL2237 - US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL
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US ARTILLERY GUNNER'S THUMB STALL. Non-excavated. Made of leather and having a wine wrist tie. CONDITION: Very fine condition. 4-56283-24 ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS SWORD BELT MADE BY AMES M2238 - SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS SWORD BELT MADE BY AMES M
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SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS SWORD BELT MADE BY AMES MFG. CO. This is a very rare sword belt, made and marked by "N.P. AMES, CABOTVILLE, MASS"...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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LOUISIANA ENLISTED BELT2239 - LOUISIANA ENLISTED BELT
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LOUISIANA ENLISTED BELT. This is a fine example (if not the best), of an enlisted, rectangular, lead-filled Louisiana belt plate on orig belt. This
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE ON CONFEDERATE SWORD B2240 - CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE ON CONFEDERATE SWORD B
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CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE ON CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT. This is a nice example of CSA belt plate on a rarely seen Confederate made sword belt. Buckle
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA SABER BELT2241 - CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA SABER BELT
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CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA SABER BELT. Rare New Orleans made 2-pc Louisiana buckle with concentric rings to wreath and rnd belt keepers. Tongue medallion
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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RARE CONFEDERATE NON-EXCAVATED 2 PIECE G.M. (GEOR2242 - RARE CONFEDERATE NON-EXCAVATED 2 PIECE G.M. (GEOR
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RARE CONFEDERATE NON-EXCAVATED 2 PIECE G.M. (GEORGIA MILITIA) BELT PLATE. This plate is the only known example to us in non-excavated condition. Thi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE2243 - CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE
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CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE. This is a fine example of a western theater excavated two-piece "CS" buckle. Letter...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE2244 - CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE
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CONFEDERATE "CS" 2 PIECE WAIST BELT PLATE. This is a fine example of a scarce western theater two-piece Confederate buckle. Letter of au...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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