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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FINE SAUERBIER ARTILLERY SWORD3303 - FINE SAUERBIER ARTILLERY SWORD
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FINE SAUERBIER ARTILLERY SWORD. 33-3/8 sgl fuller blade, etched on the left ricasso "H. Sauerbier / Newark /NJ" with a large etched "...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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ROSE MODEL 1812 SABER3304 - ROSE MODEL 1812 SABER
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ROSE MODEL 1812 SABER. 33-1/4 deeply curved blade marked "W ROSE" deeply on the spine. The proof marks "B / G F" are also dee...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD3305 - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD
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CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. 29-1/2 blade marked "AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE, MASS" is etched with various military motifs. Sha...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND 3307 - HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND
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HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD, CAPTAIN CHARLES STRICKLAND, 20TH MAINE REGIMENT. An important relic fro...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER'S3308 - INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER'S
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INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD / IRON SCABBARD. Manufacturer: Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. Inscription: "...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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US MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD PRES3309 - US MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD PRES
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US MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO US OFFICER. This sword is engraved on top mount Presented to MAJ. J.E. Ward 8TH Reg. CT. In
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD AND SOUTH3310 - MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD AND SOUTH
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MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD AND SOUTHERN CROSS OF HONOR, BOTH INSCRIBED TO C.W. LINDSAY. This lot includes 1840 Foot Infantry Officer&#...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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INSCRIBED US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD WITH3311 - INSCRIBED US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD WITH
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INSCRIBED US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD WITH BATTLE INSCRIPTIONS 9TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY. This sword represents the wartime battlefield swor...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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AMES NAVAL CUTLASS3312 - AMES NAVAL CUTLASS
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AMES NAVAL CUTLASS. 26 sgl fuller blade with faint Ames marking on the left ricasso. "U.S.N. /D.R /1862" on the right. Riveted leather ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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A FINE AMES MODEL 1833 ARTILLERY SWORD3313 - A FINE AMES MODEL 1833 ARTILLERY SWORD
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A FINE AMES MODEL 1833 ARTILLERY SWORD. 19-3/16 triple fuller blade. Marked "AMES MFG / CHICOPEE /MASS" on the left ricasso. "&quo...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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LOT OF TWO SWORDS  1) Ames Model 1833 artillery s3314 - LOT OF TWO SWORDS 1) Ames Model 1833 artillery s
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LOT OF TWO SWORDS 1) Ames Model 1833 artillery sword. 1) 18-3/4 triple fuller blade marked "N.P. AMES /SPRINGFIELD" on the right ricasso...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER3315 - INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER
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INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND TYPEWRITTEN RECOLLECTIONS." This is a higher grade than nor...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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INSCRIBED SWORD AND CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPH OF3316 - INSCRIBED SWORD AND CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPH OF
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INSCRIBED SWORD AND CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN A.L. TURNER 1ST, 10TH AND 29TH MAINE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. The sword is a regulation US Model
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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FINE LATE EAGLE HEAD SWORD3317 - FINE LATE EAGLE HEAD SWORD
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FINE LATE EAGLE HEAD SWORD. 32-1/4 sgl fuller blade marked "W. / CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" on the left ricasso. Etched "U.S" on the...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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AMES MODEL 1842 ARTILLERY SABER3318 - AMES MODEL 1842 ARTILLERY SABER
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AMES MODEL 1842 ARTILLERY SABER. 32 sgl fuller blade marked "M. P. AMES /CABOTVILLE /1845" on the left ricasso. "US / JH" on t...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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IMPORTED SWORD BY SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM3319 - IMPORTED SWORD BY SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM
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IMPORTED SWORD BY SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM. 32 sgl fuller blade, is etched with a "U.S." on the left side and an American eagle on t...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER3320 - AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER
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AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER. 35-3/4 dbl fuller blade. Marked "AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1848. On the left ricasso "US" is all that rem...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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AMES CAVALRY SABER3321 - AMES CAVALRY SABER
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AMES CAVALRY SABER. 34-3/4 Dbl fuller slightly curved blade marked "AMES MFGCO / CHICOPEE /MASS." on the left ricasso "U S / IH / 18...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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ALTERED US MODEL 1860 NAVAL CUTLASS3322 - ALTERED US MODEL 1860 NAVAL CUTLASS
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ALTERED US MODEL 1860 NAVAL CUTLASS. Of regulation form having a 26 curved sgl-edged blade with an unstopped fuller marked "USN/D.R./1864"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to junkman60 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER3323 - US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER
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US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Standard light cavalry saber with a 34-1/2 curved sgl-edged blade marked "Made by/Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee,/Mass&qu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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