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 2 SMALL WOOD CASED CIVIL WAR ERA MEDICAL O2531 - LOT OF 2 SMALL WOOD CASED CIVIL WAR ERA MEDICAL O
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LOT OF 2 SMALL WOOD CASED CIVIL WAR ERA MEDICAL OR SURGEONS KITS. 1) About 8" x 2" compartmentalized wooden box with purple velvet with 1...
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LOT OF 2 CIVIL WAR ERA FIELD GLASSES2532 - LOT OF 2 CIVIL WAR ERA FIELD GLASSES
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LOT OF 2 CIVIL WAR ERA FIELD GLASSES. Both brass bodied, about 6-1/2" long. Both in good condition with good optics. One pair missing all le...
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LOT OF 15 STEREO CARDS OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD 2533 - LOT OF 15 STEREO CARDS OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD
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LOT OF 15 STEREO CARDS OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELATED VIEWS. This lot contains view of Devil's Den, artillery opposite Little Roundtop, pict...
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PROLONG ROPE FOR CANNON2534 - PROLONG ROPE FOR CANNON
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PROLONG ROPE FOR CANNON. From the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield - Cannon restoration project. CONDITION: One end has been cut and the othe
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LOT OF 3 LARGE 19TH CENTURY, CIVIL WAR ERA SPOUTE2535 - LOT OF 3 LARGE 19TH CENTURY, CIVIL WAR ERA SPOUTE
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LOT OF 3 LARGE 19TH CENTURY, CIVIL WAR ERA SPOUTED POTS. 1) Highly decorative 12" tall silver-plated pot with spout being a figural eagle head...
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LOT OF 2 SADDLE PACKS2536 - LOT OF 2 SADDLE PACKS
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LOT OF 2 SADDLE PACKS. 1) 15" x 5" 19th century brown and red Moroccan leather. Pack was secured by three leather straps with roller buc...
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LOT OF 3 TELEGRAPH KEYS2537 - LOT OF 3 TELEGRAPH KEYS
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LOT OF 3 TELEGRAPH KEYS. Three keys mounted on wood bases. One marked "J.H. BUNNEL & CO. NEW YORK", other two unmarked. 4-56213-26 ...
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CIVIL WAR ERA OIL LAMP2538 - CIVIL WAR ERA OIL LAMP
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CIVIL WAR ERA OIL LAMP. 14" tall glass dome, tin top and base. Foil label reads "S. SARGENTS PATENT, SEPTEMBER 17, 1861". CONDITIO...
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3 CIVIL WAR STYLE WOODEN CRUTCHES AND FOLDING COT2539 - 3 CIVIL WAR STYLE WOODEN CRUTCHES AND FOLDING COT
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3 CIVIL WAR STYLE WOODEN CRUTCHES AND FOLDING COT. Three crude wood crutches, all in as found condition. Cot is probably early 20th century. As fou
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CIVIL WAR ERA CARPET BAG2540 - CIVIL WAR ERA CARPET BAG
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CIVIL WAR ERA CARPET BAG. About 16" x 18", two sewn leather handles. Lock with brass escutcheon, an orig key. Contemporarily painted on...
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LARGE LOT OF REPRODUCTION AND POST WAR INSIGNIA, 2541 - LARGE LOT OF REPRODUCTION AND POST WAR INSIGNIA,
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LARGE LOT OF REPRODUCTION AND POST WAR INSIGNIA, BUTTONS, ETC. 10 trays of buttons, buckles, badges, etc. About 200 items. 4-56213-21, 4-56207-3 J
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Sold to thedanoa414 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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19TH CENTURY FOLDING TABLE AND FOLDING CAMP CHAIR2542 - 19TH CENTURY FOLDING TABLE AND FOLDING CAMP CHAIR
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19TH CENTURY FOLDING TABLE AND FOLDING CAMP CHAIR. Table 29" x 20", made by "PARIS MANUFACTURING CO., SOUTH PARIS, ME". Camp c...
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LOT OF CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING SUPPLIE2543 - LOT OF CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING SUPPLIE
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LOT OF CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING SUPPLIES. Lot consists of small oval mirror on rotating base, small handheld mirror and matching brus...
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BRONZE BUST OF SOLDIER WEARING KEPI2544 - BRONZE BUST OF SOLDIER WEARING KEPI
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BRONZE BUST OF SOLDIER WEARING KEPI. Chest up view of a mustached and goateed soldier with a kepi decorated with a floral band and quatrefoil on top.
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Sold to bebop-king for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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INSCRIBED COIN SILVER CUP2545 - INSCRIBED COIN SILVER CUP
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INSCRIBED COIN SILVER CUP. 3-1/2" tall with 3" diameter handled cup. Cup is engraved on front in decorative panel "ALBERT G. BLACK,...
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2 STENCILING KITS2546 - 2 STENCILING KITS
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2 STENCILING KITS. 1) Cardboard box about 5" x 5". Cardboard label reads "STAFFORDS STENCIL COMBINATION". Stencil kit contain...
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CONFEDERATE STYLE SADDLE PACK2547 - CONFEDERATE STYLE SADDLE PACK
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CONFEDERATE STYLE SADDLE PACK. 18" x 8" 19th century rnd brown leather pack secured by 3 straps and roller buckles. Large tooled floral ...
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CIVIL WAR ERA LADIES MOURNING DRESS & BONNET2548 - CIVIL WAR ERA LADIES MOURNING DRESS & BONNET
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CIVIL WAR ERA LADIES MOURNING DRESS & BONNET. Black silk skirt and top. Lined with tan polished cotton. Stiffeners in blouse are baleen. Acc...
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CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELING TOILETRY SET2549 - CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELING TOILETRY SET
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CIVIL WAR ERA GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELING TOILETRY SET. Hinged wood case about 7" x 3". Compartments contain fitted tin box, soap, shaving...
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LOT OF CONFEDERATE CURRENCY AND CIVIL WAR COINS2550 - LOT OF CONFEDERATE CURRENCY AND CIVIL WAR COINS
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LOT OF CONFEDERATE CURRENCY AND CIVIL WAR COINS. Lot contains 20 Civil War coins, being a mixture of eight pennies and store cards and patriotic toke
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