Major Collector's Firearms Auction

“Don’t give up the ship!” The immortal last words uttered by Captain Lawrence off Boston Harbor, June 1st 1830 in a famous naval battle between the

Cased carving set by H. McConnell, San Francisco, CA. McConnel was one of the early California gold-rush era knifemakers, and this set is the only

Original case of ten (10) Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield rifles, 45-70 cal., serial numbers #465348, #465258, #443269, #443237, #465380, #465354,

Cased English pepperbox pistol , .36 caliber, 6-shot, 8-1/2” overall, silver plated over cast-metal frame, nicely checkered wood grips with silver

High quality flintlock pistol signed I. Christoph Kuchenreiter, silver mounted, carved burl wood stock, with silver inlaid barrel, circa late 18th

Springfield model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, .45-70 caliber, showing Buffington rear sight, serial #468693. Cartouched 1889. The rifle remains in fine to

Scarce early American percussion belt pistol marked “B&S New York Cast Steel” for famous New York gunsmith Blunt and Syms. The pistol measures...

Remington model 1858 New Model revolver, Rollin-White type conversion to .46 caliber rimfire, blued finish, cartouche wood grips, serial #142291 be

Colt model 1851 Navy revolver, .36 caliber percussion, 7-1/2” barrel, grey patina finish, varnish wood grips, serial #141126. The revolver shows a

Colt model 1862 Police (conversion) to .38 rimfire caliber with fluted 62-police type cylinder, 4-1/2” barrel, nickel plated, loading gate and reco

Colt 1862 Police (conversion) new model breech loading revolver, .38 rimfire caliber, 4-1/2” barrel with plugged ramrod hole in barrel lug. 1871/72

Manhattan .36 caliber percussion revolver, factory 6-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, varnish wood grips, serial #19197 with capping shi

Colt pocket Navy (conversion) to .38 rimfire caliber or New Model breech loading pocket pistol type 3. 4-1/2” plugged octagon barrel, rebated cylin

Colt 1862 police (conversion) or New Model breech loading pistol. .38 rimfire caliber, 4-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, rebated cylinder, recoil plate

Early Colt 1862 Police model revolver, .36 caliber percussion, 6-1/2” barrel, reblued and case hardened finish, varnish wood grips, single line Har

Colt 1849 pocket model revolver, .31 caliber percussion, 6” barrel, small guard variation, blue and case hardened finish, varnish wood grips, seria

Surgeon’s kit in original case by J. H. Gemrig, 100 South 8th St., Philadelphia. A very complete set in near fine condition, just missing a couple

High quality 18th to early 19th century mideastern armor piercing dagger with gold-inlaid blade and etched metal handle showing writing which is pr

European dagger with chiseled steel hilt and grip, Germanic style, of late 16th to mid 17th century. Blade measures approx. 9”, 13-3/4” overall. Bla

Silver-mounted flintlock pistol, made for mideastern trade. 16-1/4” overall, 10” barrel, .62 caliber. The pistol is European made and shows a water

Exhibition quality double-action purse sized revolver, 6.5mm, 1-3/8” barrel, only 4-3/4” overall. Signed G. Goeury A. Nancy on left side of barrel

Pair of early 19th century pistols by W. Ketland & Co, measuring approx. 14” overall, 7-3/4” brass barrels with brass mounts. .54 caliber smoo...

Two-piece silver belt buckle, hand engraved, S. P. Carson on both pieces. The Vance/Carson duel took place in 1827. This belt buckle was worn by Ca

Pair of percussion dueling/target pistols signed Robinson, Phila. Approx. .45 caliber smoothbore, 9-5/8” heavy octagon barrels, 15-1/4” overall. Ba

Winchester model 1876 saddle-ring carbine, .45-60 caliber, first model with thumbprint dustcover. All features as standard on carbine, serial #XX59

Small sword with ornate sterling silver and gold gilted hilt with reinforced triangular blade circa early to mid 18th century. The sword measures 39-1

Interesting “out-of-the-attic condition massive full stock flintlock rifle, .42 cal., 61” heavy octagon barrel, wood stock with iron patchbox. Thi

Colt 1851 Navy revolver, .36 caliber percussion, 4th model with capping groove, serial #21496. The pistol retains considerable blue and case harden

Lot of 4 19th century shotgun flasks. 1) marked American Flask & Cap Co, measuring 8-5/8” from tip to end. 4-stage charger showing measures fr...

Lot of four flasks including 1) Embossed pistol flask with peacock design, type used with Colt roots in very good condition. 2) Flask showing a hun

Mid 19th century powder flask, probably English, showing embossed body with oak leaves, japan lacquered finish, two compartments in bottom, one for

Lot of two high-quality powder flasks. 1) J. W. Hawksley shotgun flask showing stag and leaf embossed body, 9-1/8” from tip to end, spout shows fou

European left-handed dagger circa early to mid 17th century showing pierced and scalloped guard, large bent quillons, Germanic style, 16-1/4” overa

Gold miner’s sweetheart locket circa mid 19th century. The interior of the locket shows a photograph on glass of a gentleman in fancy attire and a

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Clipped point bowie knife with sterling silver hallmarked cutlery type handle by Wragg & Sons, furnace hill, Hill, 6-1/2” blade, 11-1/4” overa...

Triplett & Scott repeating rifle, .50 rimfire caliber, blue and case hardened finish, standard wood stocks, marked Kentucky on left side of r...

Starr .52 caliber single-shot Civil War carbine, fair to good condition, brown patina finish, light to moderate scattered pitting and erosion, some

Sharps New Model 1863, .52 caliber percussion carbine, serial #C19990. The carbine remains in good condition showing 20-30% old arsenal type milita

Spencer .52 caliber rimfire carbine, Civil War era, 21” barrel, grey patina finish, standard wood stocks, serial #44690. The metal surfaces show a

Palmer Civil War saddle-ring carbine, .52 caliber rimfire, breech loading, dated 1865, one of approx. 1,000 produced. The barrel shows 20-30% origi

Smith Poultney & Tremble .52 caliber breech loading carbine by Mass Arms Co. Blue and case hardened finish, serial #11865. The barrel shows 5...

Colt 1860 Army, .44 caliber percussion revolver, US martially inspected, civil war era, #64733. The Colt shows slight traces of original finish wit

Starr .44 caliber single-action percussion revolver, Civil War era, brown patina finish, wood grips, #25965. The metal surfaces show a grey to brow

Star .44 caliber percussion revolver, US martially marked and inspected, blued finish, cartouche wood grips, #4345. The pistol shows 50-70% bright

Rogers & Spencer, .44 caliber percussion, Civil War era revolver, blued finish, wood grips, serial #5009. The revolver shows approx. 75% origi...

Early 19th century British Naval small sword with boxlock pistol attached. The sword measures 22-3/4” overall with 17-7/8” blade. The pistol porti

German Reich revolver, 10.5 mm, Single Action, 4-5/8” barrel, commercial quality high-polish blue finish, silver inlaid, deluxe checkered wood stoc

American single-shot percussion dueling/target pistol, signed “S. Sutherland, Richmond, VA” in fancy script on barrel. Showing back action, late pe

Gerndarme style pistol converted from flintlock to percussion, lock signed Gosin A Leige. The pistol measures 10” overall with 5-1/4” barrel of app

High quality Germanic hunting sword circa early to mid 19th century, showing heavy silver mounts in form of hunting dogs on stag with lion headed p

Winchester model 27 “Steel Bilt” 16ga, single shot shotgun, choke bored, 2-3/4” chamber, 28” barrel, blued finish, standard wood stocks, serial #NSN

Colt Junior .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol, serial #0D30260. In very good original condition with original box. The pistol shows 90% original bl

Rare all-brass double-action pinfire revolver in original to the period cigar type case. The revolver measures approx. 5” overall with 1-7/8” barre

English transition double-action revolver signed John Jones on right side of frame, marked “Coths Improved Revolver” on top flat of octagon barrel,

19th to 20th century ornamental flintlock pistol from north Africa to middle east. Measures approx. 15-3/4” overall with 9-1/4” barrel. The pistol i

Large barrel or drum type canteen, American revolutionary war to 1812 showing forged iron straps, no identifying markings, approx. 5-1/8” in width

Cast bronze mace head, medieval era, probably Italian, measuring approx. 2-1/4” by 1-1/4” show’s dark patina and old painted museum number 33. This

US Army Signal pistol with brass frame, wood grips, dated 1862, inspected by AJM. The signal pistol remains in good to very good condition showing

Unmarked Confederate style d-guard bowie knife measuring 21-1/4” overall. Blade measures 1-7/8” across widest part. The grip is simply formed hardw

U.S. Artillery Sword with scabbard, hangar, and belt. The blade shows Ames manufacturing company, Chicopee, Mass address, US and ADK inspections and

US Civil War era staff and field sword by Ames dated 1862, blade fine to near excellent showing its bright original polish, just some slight staini

1860’s period wood and still rod reinforced folding cap or officer’s camp chair with woven back and seat, turned cross supports of oak or hickory.

Clipped signature P.H. Sheridan, Lt. General USA. Approx. 2-3/4” by 5”. Cleaned and restored condition, museum quality framed with plaque and photo

Clipped signature of James E. B. Steward (J.E.B. Stewart) 1857, signed as a Liutennant. Approx. 1-1/4” by 4-1/8”. Professionally framed and matted

Clipped original signature of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy. Approx. 1” by 3-1/2”. Clipped from larger document. Nicely hand-signed

Winchester model 37 Steel Bilt 20ga, single shot shotgun, factory 26” barrel, modified choke, 2-3/4” chamber, fine to near excellent original condi

Winchester model 37 “Steel Bilt” 28ga, single-shot shotgun, factory 28” barrel, full choked, marked 2-5/8” chamber, blued finish, standard wood sto

Winchester model 37 Steel Bilt 410ga single-shot shotgun, 3” chamber, choke bored, serial #NSNV. The gun remains in fine to near excellent conditio

Winchester model 93, 12ga, pump-action shotgun, factory 28” barrel, blue finish, standard wood stocks, serial #1200, showing B and Star marking on

Winchester model 50 12ga semi-automatic shotgun, steel frame, ventilated rib, Cutts compensator added, serial #15894. The gun shows proper proof ma

Winchester model 1912, 12ga, pump-action shotgun, 28” barrel, Simmons rib, cylinder choked, restored blue finish, standard wood stock, hard-rubber

Winchester model 12, 12ga, pump-action shotgun, factory 3” chamber marked “For Super Speed and Super X”, factory 32” barrel, Simmon’s rib added, se

Remington model 1100 LW, 410ga, 2-1/2”, Skeet choked shotgun. Factory 26” barrel, ventilated rib, in fine to excellent condition, serial #M613466H.

Remington model 1100, 12ga, factory skeet marked, semiautomatic shotgun with select checkered walnut stocks, serial #R003735V. The gun shows 26” ba

Remington Wingmaster model 870 LW, 410ga, pump-action shotgun. 26” barrel, ventilated rib, standard wood stock, serial #V107277H. The gun remains i

Browning BPS 12-ga pump-action shotgun, factory 28” barrel, ventilated rib, fancy ornamented receiver with flying duck and inscription Ducks Unlimi

Smith & Wesson .32 caliber lemon squeezer, nickel plated, pearl grips, serial #154802. The pistol remains in very good condition showing 80-9...

Colt model 1872 open-top or Old Line 7-shot .22 caliber single action revolver, early production with ejector rod housing integral with barrel, nic

Winchester model 24, 16ga, double-barrel side by side shotgun, in fine to excellent condition, serial #106365. The gun shows 28” barrels, choked Cy

Original 4-piece hickory and steel mounted cleaning rod for early Henry rifle. In good condition, an absolutely original set, which is difficult to

German flintlock pistol converted to percussion, signed Fecket a Berlin on barrel and lock. The pistol measures 14” overall with 8” barrel, of appr

Hand-fashioned bowie knife, possibly confederate, with blade made from cotton gin. The grip and guard are crudely brazed brass. The knife measures

Keg for gunpowder, label on end reads “Kentucky Gun Powder, hazard powder company. FFFG. Shows hunter and dog. Approx. Approx. 13” in height by 9-7

19th century steel engraved print entitled Gettysburg – Repulse of Longstreet’s Assault, published by James Drummond Ball, Boston Mass. Marked righ

U.S. model 1842 .54 caliber smoothbore percussion pistol by H. Aston, dated 1852. All features as standard on this issue. Refer Flayderman 6A-041.

Original edition of The Mask of Pandora by Longfellow, published by James R. Osgood, 1875, flyleaf inscribed in pen, “J. L. Chamberlain” in his han

Steel engraved print from the Civil War period of J.E. Johnston, measuring approx. 9-1/2” by 6”, professionally framed and matted, publisher Mark J

Framed discharge for Ludovica Davis, Private, under Lt. Joseph E. Walker, Company D, first regiment of infantry, Maryland Veterans, enrolled 28 Nov

Print of General U.S. Grant in gray tones, textured to appear like material, though on paper. Measures approx. 21” by 16” image dimension. Professi

Bonanza lot consisting of fife rosewood body, German Silver mounted, 16-1/4” overall, Civil War era, good condition. An unopened skin cartridges ma

Confederate sword bayonet with brass grip, measuring 25-3/8” overall with 20-1/2” blade. Blade shows black patina and light to heavy pitting. Grip

US Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by N.P. Ames. Blade shows old plating over pits. US markings, DR inspection, 1862 date and lightly visible Ames address

Commemorative LeMat revolver, Italian made, for the American Historical Foundation, Richmond, VA, authorized by the J.E.B. Stewart family. Fully or

Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, 32-40 caliber, 26” round barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, serial #245500. The barrel and magazine tube

Winchester model 1400, Mark 2, 12ga, semi-automatic shotgun, factory 30” barrel, ventilated rib, full choked, serial #N529470. The gun remains in f

Winchester model 25, 12ga, pump-action shotgun, 28” barrel, modified choked, standard wood stocks, serial #6191. The gun shows 65-75% original blue

Winchester model 24, 16ga side by side shotgun, 2-3/4” chamber marked, 28” barrels, serial #31268. The gun is choked Cylinder (right) and Improved

Winchester model 1400, 16ga, semi-automatic shotgun, 28” barrel, blued finish, standard wood stocks, serial #140578. The shotgun remains in very go