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Extraordinary Antique & Collectible Firearms

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, United States In Person PreviewMonday, October 3, 2005: 10:00am-5:30pm EST

Auction Details

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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US CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX AND SLING2470 - US CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX AND SLING
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US CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX AND SLING. Box retains lead-filled US box plate. Buff sling retains lead-filled eagle breastplate. Box retains orig slin
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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LOT OF 5 CIVIL WAR CAP BOXES2471 - LOT OF 5 CIVIL WAR CAP BOXES
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LOT OF 5 CIVIL WAR CAP BOXES. 1) Box is marked "SHANNON & Co., NEW YORK", and inspected. Good, solid box with crazing and chipping o...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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LOT OF 4 US CIVIL WAR PISTOL BOXES2472 - LOT OF 4 US CIVIL WAR PISTOL BOXES
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LOT OF 4 US CIVIL WAR PISTOL BOXES. Lot consists of 4 complete pistol boxes. Very good to fine condition. One box has script US and inspector'...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF CIVIL WAR CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX AND NAVY F2473 - LOT OF CIVIL WAR CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX AND NAVY F
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LOT OF CIVIL WAR CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX AND NAVY FUSE BOX. 1) Carbine box is complete, tab is broken but laying in box. Box is sound, solid, covered
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF 7 CIVIL WAR ENLISTED US INFANTRY BELTS WIT2474 - LOT OF 7 CIVIL WAR ENLISTED US INFANTRY BELTS WIT
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LOT OF 7 CIVIL WAR ENLISTED US INFANTRY BELTS WITH US OVAL BUCKLES. This lot contains 7 lead-filled US buckles attached to orig belts. Five contain
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,850.00) = 1,850.00
 
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT2475 - CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT. This is a nice example of a buff sword belt, complete with both hangers and over-the-shoulder strap. Belt plate and
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT2476 - CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 SWORD BELT. This is a nice example of a Civil War enlisted Cavalryman's sword belt with matching buckle and keeper, both b...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to safetradin.. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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US CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S BELT2477 - US CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S BELT
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US CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S BELT. Belt is marked "JAMES TOPHAM & Co. MAKER, WASHINGTON, D.C.". Patent leather belt with unusual paten...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF 9 PIECES OF 19TH CENTURY LEATHER2478 - LOT OF 9 PIECES OF 19TH CENTURY LEATHER
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LOT OF 9 PIECES OF 19TH CENTURY LEATHER. Included in this lot are two Civil War NCO belts, missing belt buckles. 1) One belt is complete with keeper
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER'S SWORD BELT2479 - CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER'S SWORD BELT
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CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER'S SWORD BELT. Nice interlocking 2-pc Naval buckle with eagle holding anchor device surrounded by 13 stars. Wreath conta...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to safetradin.. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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