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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LOT OF orig AND REPRODUCTION CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S 2574 - LOT OF orig AND REPRODUCTION CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S
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LOT OF orig AND REPRODUCTION CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S PERSONAL ITEMS AND MEMORABILIA. A miscellaneous lot of interesting small objects that may have...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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MID 19TH CENTURY SLANTED WRITING DESK2575 - MID 19TH CENTURY SLANTED WRITING DESK
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MID 19TH CENTURY SLANTED WRITING DESK. This small lap desk with compartment is the type of thing a Civil War soldier might carry. The slant lid for
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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GROUP OF CIVIL WAR ERA METAL WARE2576 - GROUP OF CIVIL WAR ERA METAL WARE
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GROUP OF CIVIL WAR ERA METAL WARE. Included is a 19th century copper foot or bed warmer a 19th century tin map case, and early pewter handled bed pan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF EXCAVATED BULLETS FROM CIVIL WAR BAT2577 - LARGE LOT OF EXCAVATED BULLETS FROM CIVIL WAR BAT
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LARGE LOT OF EXCAVATED BULLETS FROM CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS AND CAMPSITES (6 REIKER CASES). Included in this group, there are over 300 projectiles. B
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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LARGE LOT OF GUN PARTS2578 - LARGE LOT OF GUN PARTS
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LARGE LOT OF GUN PARTS. Over 50 items contained in six trays, including 21 locks and lock plates, civilian and military including 1861 CS Richmond, 1
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WAR TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS,2579 - LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WAR TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS,
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LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WAR TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, GUN PARTS, FLASKS AND SHOT BAGS. This lot consists of nipple wrenches both antique and modern. Thr
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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MIXED LOT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD UTENSILS AND PERSON2580 - MIXED LOT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD UTENSILS AND PERSON
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MIXED LOT OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD UTENSILS AND PERSONAL ITEMS. 1) A scarce invalid feeding spoon and feeding fork marked "N.Ames' Patent Sep 1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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DETAILED HANDMADE MODEL OF THE CSS ALABAMA2581 - DETAILED HANDMADE MODEL OF THE CSS ALABAMA
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DETAILED HANDMADE MODEL OF THE CSS ALABAMA. 36" long, 16" tall, highly detailed, all handmade from wood cloth sails 4-56213-13 JS176 ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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MISCELLANEOUS LOT2582 - MISCELLANEOUS LOT
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MISCELLANEOUS LOT. 4 Civil War record albums from the centennial, a Confederate flag that was flown over the South Carolina State Capital with docume
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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REPRODUCTION FIELD DESK AND FOLDING STAND2583 - REPRODUCTION FIELD DESK AND FOLDING STAND
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REPRODUCTION FIELD DESK AND FOLDING STAND. 18" wide 24" high, with numerous internal compartments. Constructed in the old style using so...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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REPRODUCTION UNION SADDLE BLANKET2584 - REPRODUCTION UNION SADDLE BLANKET
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REPRODUCTION UNION SADDLE BLANKET. Navy blue with brilliant yellow strips. 4-56149-4 (50-100)
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to maxxblue1 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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LOT OF SIX PRINTS2585 - LOT OF SIX PRINTS
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LOT OF SIX PRINTS. 1) " The Institute Will Be Heard From Today", by Don Pechtel. Not signed or numbered. Fine frame with brass colored ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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LARGE LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS PRINTS COPIES & ENGRAV2586 - LARGE LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS PRINTS COPIES & ENGRAV
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LARGE LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS PRINTS COPIES & ENGRAVINGS. Some old, mostly new. 4-56005-150 (50-75)
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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LOT OF ORIGINAL ARTILLERY WATER & GREASE BUCKETS2587 - LOT OF ORIGINAL ARTILLERY WATER & GREASE BUCKETS
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LOT OF ORIGINAL ARTILLERY WATER & GREASE BUCKETS. Lot consists of (1) An orig iron water bucket with wooden lid, heavy iron bail & chain ha...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (925.00) = 925.00
 
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LOT OF ARTILLERY CARRIAGE & WHEEL PARTS2588 - LOT OF ARTILLERY CARRIAGE & WHEEL PARTS
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LOT OF ARTILLERY CARRIAGE & WHEEL PARTS. Lot consists of (1) Pair of brass or bronze wheel inserts. CONDITION: Fine. (2) Four pieces of blac...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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3 FT. by 5 FT., 20th C. RECTANGULAR "CONFEDERATE"2589 - 3 FT. by 5 FT., 20th C. RECTANGULAR "CONFEDERATE"
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3 FT. by 5 FT., 20th C. RECTANGULAR "CONFEDERATE" BATTLE FLAG. 35" hoist by 57-1/2"fly, printed cotton copy of the Confederate ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
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3 FT BY 3FT, 20th C. SQUARE ARTILLERY SIZE "CONFE2590 - 3 FT BY 3FT, 20th C. SQUARE ARTILLERY SIZE "CONFE
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3 FT BY 3FT, 20th C. SQUARE ARTILLERY SIZE "CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG". 36" hoist by 38" fly. Printed copy of the artillery size...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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CRATE FOR 200 15 SECOND DELAY FUSES2591 - CRATE FOR 200 15 SECOND DELAY FUSES
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CRATE FOR 200 15 SECOND DELAY FUSES. Folding lid, probably WWII. CONDITION: Some boards are broken; others are chipped on the end. One hinge is lo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to duggit99 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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