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3427
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$2,415.00 |
18TH CENTURY COMBINATION FLINTLOCK SWORD/PISTOL ALONG WITH EARLY BRASS AND SILVER POWDER FLASK.Brass hilted small sword with flintlock pistol mounted under languette. 3-1/4″ cannon muzzle bbl with goose-neck cock mounted in stag sword grip with exposed trigger. Accompanying lot is a 4-1/4″ rnd Islamic design brass powder flask with silver foil inlays on one side. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Flintlock mechanism is functional. Grip has about 1-1/2″ chip missing adjacent to trigger. Brass has been polished and varnished. 23″ sword blade and flintlock bbl and hardware are grey overall with scattered staining and pitting. Flask is cleaned with light mustard patina. Silver decorations are mostly worn through exposing underlying lead solder. 52632-34 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3427 |
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3428
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$2,300.00 |
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA LION POMMEL AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE CAVALRY SABER.This is an interesting American Light Horse Cavalry saber using an earlier Queen Anne proofed British 35-1/2″ sgl-fullered blade. Similar examples of this brass hilted slotted guard saber are found in most of the Revolutionary War sword references, though this pattern was used into the Federal period. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with scattered staining and pitting. Brass hilt shows old cleaning with mostly a medium mustard patina. Accompanying scabbard is a modern reproduction. 52594-53 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3428 |
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3429
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$3,450.00 |
LOT OF EIGHT 18TH & 19TH CENTURY EDGED WEAPONS.1) .This lot includes 2 American swords, one being circa 1835 eagle head with fluted horn grip and complete orig leather scabbard with matching gold plated brass mounts. Other American sword is a Model 1832 short artillery saber with added markings. There are 2 Revolutionary War era swords, one being and iron hilted, slotted guard with etched European patriotic motifs and straight sgl-fullered 32″ blade, grip is wrapped with alternating flat copper and dbl rows of twisted brass wire; the other early sword is an ivory gripped hanger dated “1747” on languette. Both swords are complete with a reproduction scabbards for display. There is a silver hilted and mounted European hunting sword with crown stag grip; the accompanying scabbard has fancy monogram on mid-silver mount with replaced drag. There is another early hunting sword with etched motifs which appears to be Ottoman. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. 2) . Federal period American brass hilted sword missing knuckle bow with star on languette with etched patriotic motifs. Last sword in this grouping is Asian with poly-chrome decoration, dbl-edged 30″ Damascus blade and similarly decorated scabbard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. 52594-46, 52594-47 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3429 |
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3430
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$1,035.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF 19TH CENTURY EDGED WEAPONS.1) .1) Scare and fine condition model 1818 Starr NCO sword with fine original scabbard with frog button retaining most of its original black finish. 25-3/4″ blade is well marked “N.STARR / US / P / L.S.” (inspector Luther Sage). PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: 1) Very good overall and much better than normally encountered, full leather grip, though dry and cracking. Blade is overall gray with staining and pitting. Original leather washer. Balance of metal mottled iron patina. Scabbard as noted retains 95% of its original black finish. 2) . Early 18th-19th century angular bayonet with indiscernible engraving on socket. 3) Pipe tomahawk with well patinaed head. 4) Bamboo swagger stick with concealed 12″ dagger. 5) Indo-Persian all metal horse-headed Mughal-style swagger stick with silver inlaid design and concealed daggers on both ends. 6 & 7) Two child’s swords, one is Imperial German. 8) Espada Ancha with branched guard. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Condition on other objects is good to very good overall. Espada Ancha is typically well patinaed with weathered wood grip and guard is loose. 51958-39, 51958-41 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3430 |
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3431
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$2,587.50 |
LOT OF NINE 18TH & 19TH CENTURY KNIVES AND BOWIES.1) .This is a very diverse lot of edged weapons including an early, 10-3/4″ (overall) circa 1700 Pique decorated 4-sided flared ivory gripped dagger in brass mounted tin scabbard. Two other early European daggers, including 13″ brass mounted Indo-Persian dagger with spiral carved and pinned polished bone grip with poly-chrome figural decorated scabbard. There is a reproduction Woodhead “California Bowie Knife” 13″ overall with scabbard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. ESA 2) . Other knives include a Victorian copy of a Medieval dagger, a William Read & Sons marked Bowie with carved ebony grip with leather scabbard, 20″ dbl-edged side knife with massive 14″ blade with reproduction scabbard for display along with two additional knives with scabbards. CONDITION: Good. 3) . The last knife in this lot is an old and interesting skinning knife with 9″ blade, 14-1/2″ overall with “Lady’s Leg” carved grip with pewter ferrule in contemporary quill and beaded Indian-style scabbard with cloth belt. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52594-44, 52594-45, 52594-48 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3431 |
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3432
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$690.00 |
COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FRANCO RUSSIAN WAR SWORDS.1) .36″ overall, 30-1/2″ blade with manufacturers mark on spine and on guard. CONDITION: Very good overall. Brass has been cleaned, now with light mustard patina. Markings all crisp and discernible. Horn grip retains twisted wire wrap, bent quillon. 2) . This is a nice example of an enlisted Model 1881 dragoon saber with various inspector and rack numbers. CONDITION: Very good overall. 33-3/4″ slightly curved blade is bright/grey overall with good markings and orig polishing marks, old sharpening. Accompanying brass mounted wood scabbard retains all of its leather veneer with numerous small scuffs and blemishes. Spiral wood cut grip is scuffed and worn with several small chips. Brass has light mustard patina. 52646-2, 52646-10 (900-1,500) – Lot 3432 |
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3433
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$3,450.00 |
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER & NEILLO OFFICERS’ SHASQUA AND ENLISTED DRAGOON SABER.1) .1916 dated Model 1881 imperial enlisted dragoon saber with brass mounted lacquered canvas covered scabbard. CONDITION: Very good overall. 33-1/2″ blade mostly bright with old sharpening and some orig tool marks. Scabbard is sound and solid with scuffing and wear exposing canvas with chips and scuffs to black surface overall. Brass scabbard mounts and hilt cleaned with light mustard patina. 2) . Fine Russian officers’ shasqua with 30″ triple fullered Solingen blade. Blade and top mount both engraved with Cyrillic name engraved as can be seen in photos. This example is especially nice retaining most of the fine niello and enamel work which is found en suite on hilt and both scabbard mounts. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Blade retains some orig polish with partially discernible Peter Luneschloss, Solingen makers mark. Silver mount and hilt have light patina retaining most of the inset black enamel with fine niello detail. Scabbard is also fine retaining all of its 2-pc leather veneer over wooden body with about a 6″ crack on one edge above drag. All-in-all a superior conditioned example. 52646-45, 52646-46 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3433 |
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3434
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$517.50 |
PAIR OF IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS SWORDS ONE WITH DAMASCENE BLADE WITH PRESENTATION.1) .Military proofed brass hilted officers sword made by Weyersberg, Kirschbaun in Solingen. Sword has applied imperial cypher insignia to grip. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32″ double fullered blade retains most of its luster with staining. Accompanying steel scabbard has several small dents and areas of staining and rust. Sharkskin grip is sound and complete with wear to high areas. 2) . Standard imperial officers sword with gilted brass hilt with three line presentation commemorating service 1899-1900 as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is painted black with silver buillon portepee. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Hilt still retains strong traces of gilt in protected areas. Blade still shows Damascus designs and presentation lettering retains about half of orig gold highlights. Scabbard is sound. Accompanying portepee is complete but weak with reductions near knot. 52646-11, 52646-12 JS (500-700) – Lot 3434 |
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3435
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$517.50 |
LOT OF 2 UNASSOCIATED 19TH CENTURY SWORDS.1). 39″ overall, 33-1/4″ blade. 1850 dated Austrian cavalry saber with no scabbard, iron hilt not unlike some that were imported into the Confederacy. |
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3436
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$230.00 |
GROUPING OF FOUR EDGED WEAPONS.1) .”1871″ dated French LeBel bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: Very good overall. Scabbard SN does not match bayonet but fits well. 2) . French Rosaline bayonet with 4-sided blade and scabbard. CONDITION: Fine overall with bright blade. 3) . Japanese WWII bayonet in “like new” condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Scabbard and blade retain most of their orig factory black finish with numerous small dents in front of scabbard. 4) . Knights Templar fraternal sword made by Armstrong, Detroit, Michigan in extremely fine condition still retained in its canvas carrying bag and leather sheath with “Mendel J. Bialy, Bay City, MI” inscribed. CONDITION: Extremely fine retaining most of its orig gilt and luster to blade with a carrying case that is heavily scuffed and missing stitching. 52646-26, 52646-27, 52646-28, 52646-29 JS (300-400) – Lot 3436 |
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3437
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$5,750.00 |
RARE AND FINE HAND-SEWN 35-STAR CIVIL WAR FLAG WITH UNIQUE CANTON.This flag is in beautiful condition, measuring 51″ on hoist and 86″ on fly. Flag is totally hand-sewn of red, white and blue single-ply wool bunting with 35 double applique 3″ cotton stars in an unique canton configuration not seen before. 1-1/4″ canvas hoist has 3 hand-whipped eyelets and Philadelphia maker’s mark “M BRIGGS / 314 SOUTH 4TH ST / PHILA”. The 35th star commemorated the entry of West Virginia as the 35th state July 4, 1863 and was only official for one year. This is the rarest of star configurations during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Ex-George Kegerreis Collection, Harrisburg, PA, 2009. CONDITION: Very good overall, good colors, light staining, fraying and scattered small reductions unaffecting aesthetics. Old repairs contemporary to time of use. This flag saw some use but was well cared for. 52569-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3437 |
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3438
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$5,462.50 |
CIVIL WAR 35 STAR REGIMENTAL BATTLE FLAG, MARKED “10TH N.H. INFANTRY”.Hand-sewn light wool blend 69″ on hoist, 90″ on fly, 4-1/2″ cotton stars. Well known flag historian, Steven Hill, wrote letter of authenticity which accompanies this flag and stated “While there is no concrete evidence to link this flag to the 10th NH besides the inked ID on one of the white stripes at the heading of the flag, there is no reason to doubt its authenticity as a flag of the period, nor that it was designed and made to be used as a battle-flag. In size and shape it is very close to Army regulations and has a number of pole ties along the leading edge – it was clearly made to be attached to a staff and carried on parade or in battle, not flown from a halyard on a flagpole…I have no doubt that this flag is exactly what it purports to be, an authentic relic of the American Civil War, a bunting flag used as a regimental or company color, most likely by the 10th NH Infantry”. 35th star commemorates West Virginia officially on July 4, 1863, but other handmade flags are known in early 1863 as West Virginia was attempting statehood much earlier and was highly anticipated before Lincoln’s proclamation June 20, 1863. This flag has indeed seen some use and has some contemporary repairs seen from the period for used flags for continued use. Aesthetically, flag is pleasing and presents well. CONDITION: Good overall. Blue dye has faded, red is still strong, several large stains and numerous small holes and reductions that give the flag great character. 52595-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3438 Click here to view provenance |
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3439
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$2,760.00 |
FINE LIBRARY OF CIVIL WAR AND FIREARMS REFERENCE BOOKS.Over 130 books including many standard references on Confederate arms including most Albaugh titles, about 20 titles on Confederate units including regimental histories of 2nd SC, 6th VA Cav, 7th VA Cav, 7th VA, 7th Michigan Cav, 7th TN Cav, 12th VA Cav, 56th Virginia. There is also a complete 16-volume set Roster of Confederate Soldiers. There are many other general Civil War history books including biographies and campaign histories. Many titles are scarce and difficult to find. The only complete 2-volume illustrated set I have seen of Nunnemacher Arms Collection published in 1928 by the Milwaukee Public Museum is also present. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Books are good to fine. Prospective bidders should examine. 51958-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3439 |
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3440
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$0.00 |
FINE 1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL CONTRACT MODEL 1861 MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 58. Standard configuration 55-1/2″ overall, with 40″ bbl dated “1863” at breech with “VP” proof. Breech is also marked on left side “N.J” and “STEEL”. Stock is typical surplus from the Civil War with no inspectors cartouches, but New Jersey “N.J” stamped opposite lock. Metal is polished bright like issued with a blued rear sight. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bright finish with light staining to metal surfaces. Stock is sound and solid retaining some raised grain and overlaps buttplate and bbl tangs. Lock markings are crisp and fine as seen in photos as is eagle on bolster. Bbl date and proofs appear strong. Mechanically crisp with well discerned rifled bore. 52701-8 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3440 |
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3441
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$3,450.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE WHITNEY, MISSISSIPPI RIFLE RETAINING MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL BROWN ON BARREL.NSN. Cal. 54. 33″ rnd bbl with brass mounts. Standard configuration. “E. WHITNEY / US” forward of hammer, “N. HAVEN / 1849” rear of hammer. Bbl is dated “1846” and has crisp proofs “US / JH / VP”. Two well discerned cartouches are found in stock opposite lock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl is extremely fine retaining 90% plus orig brown finish. Lock and hammer are grey with staining and pitting and muted case colors in protected areas. Crisp markings. Brass mounts cleaned with light mustard patina. Stock is sound, solid with hand worn dark patina with cosmetic blemishes including small dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically fine with crisp well defined bore. 52438-40 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3441 |
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3442
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$0.00 |
FINE WHITNEY CIVIL WAR “GOOD AND SERVICEABLE” MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 58. This is a very nice example of a National Armory 58 Cal. conversion of a 1844 dated Mississippi Rifle (probably manufactured by Tryon, based on bbl proofs). The lock dates from late 1850’s to early Civil War where Whitney sold many guns to Southern militias that they assembled from quantities of surplus parts purchased from US government. This gun is in very nice condition retaining much of its orig brown finish to 33″ bbl and case colors to lock. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains much of its bright brown in protected areas and overall has a thin brown finish. The “E WHITNEY / US” marked lock with no date retains good muted case colors and the hammer retains much of its blue. Stock is sound and solid with fairly sharp edges with discernible but worn inspector cartouches. Brass mounts are well fit, cleaned with light mustard patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bright bore. 52701-7 (4,000-5,500) – Lot 3442 |
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3443
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$2,587.50 |
1850 DATED HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI RIFLE”.NSN. Cal. 54. Standard configuration of popular 1841 US rifle made famous during the Mexican War as the “Mississippi rifle”. A complete, orig example with “1850” date lock and “1851” dated bbl, correct inspector markings on stock and bbl, long range rear sight fitted for saber bayonet. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is cleaned with traces of orig brown in protected areas, scattered areas of pitting. Appears complete and orig other than missing front sling swivel. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. 52332-133 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3443 |
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3444
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$2,875.00 |
1849 DATED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI RIFLE”.NSN. Cal. 54. Standard configuration of popular 1841 US rifle made famous during the Mexican War as the “Mississippi rifle”. A complete, orig example with matching “1849” dated lock and bbl, correct inspector markings on stock and bbl, fixed rear sight and small brass blade front sight. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is cleaned with traces of orig brown in protected areas, scattered areas of pitting. Appears complete and orig. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. 52332-132 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3444 |
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3445
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$4,600.00 |
RARE “GOSPORT NAVY YARD” SURCHARGED MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI RIFLE”.NSN. Cal. 54 Not only is this a fine example of a standard configuration 1849 dated and inspected “ROBBINS / & / LAWRENCE / US” Mississippi Rifle, it has markings attributing it to the United States Navy at the Gosport Navy Yard, Gosport, VA. Buttplate in addition to US surcharge has a large “G N Y” stamped at tail. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are grey/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Brass mounts have light mustard patina, stock is sound, solid with typical storage dings and dents, and bright inspector marks as can be seen in photos. 52332-134 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3445 |
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3446
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$1,610.00 |
1847 DATED ROBBINS, KENDALL & LAWRENCE MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI RIFLE”.NSN. Cal. 54. Standard configuration of popular brass mounted 1841 US rifle made famous during the Mexican War as the “Mississippi rifle”. A complete, orig Mexican War dated example with “1847” dated lock, correct inspector markings on stock and bbl, fixed rear sight and small blade front sight. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good-very good overall. Metal is cleaned overall grey/brown with pitting, especially around breech which has a darker almost black color at bolster. Appears complete and orig. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. 52332-131 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3446 |
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3447
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$0.00 |
REMINGTON ZOUAVE RIFLE CUT-DOWN TO CARBINE WITH SWIVEL RAMROD.NSN. Cal. 58. 1863 dated Remington Zouave with brass mounts started out life with 33″ bbl, cut now to 22″ with now crowning added. Iron braised post front sight and brass tipped ramrod with swivel. From rear band back gun is orig configuration with bright cartouches still found in stock. CONDITION: Very good overall. Lock is pitted with weak markings. Bbl still retains much of its orig blue finish. Mechanically sound with crisp bore. 52309-2 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3447 |
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3448
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$6,900.00 |
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PALMER BOLT ACTION CARBINE.NSN. Cal. 50. 20″ bbl. This is a extremely fine example of the first bolt action metallic cartridge arm accepted by the U.S Government. Only about 1,000 of these guns were made by Lamson & Company in Windsor, Vermont and delivered in April 1965. These were not issued to troops due to cessation of hostilities. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of other specimens and marked like others “US/EG Lamson & Co/Windsor VT” and “1865″ on lock and on back of breech “WM Palmer/Patent/DEC.22.1863″. This is a beautiful example of this carbine which would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun retains thin orig finish on bbl and strong case colors on lock, trigger guard and buttplate. Stock is sound, solid with crisp edges with “MM” cartouche and other small set of inspectors initials. Mechanics fine with bright shiny bore. 52701-5 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3448 |
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3449
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$2,070.00 |
“AS FOUND” CIVIL WAR SPENCER CARBINE.SN 43154. Cal. 52. This is a very nice example of one of the most popular Civil War used arms. This gun has an overall fine dark uncleaned patina with solid stocks with discernible cartouche and obvious saddle wear. Standard configuration 22″ bbl, marked on receiver flat “SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS / PAT’D MARCH 6 1860”. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall, complete and matching. Metal is overall brown/plum with scattered staining and pitting. Case colors still found in protected areas. Stocks are sound and well fit with two hairlines, discernible cartouche in profile only. Mechanically sound with crisp rifled bore. 52438-37 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3449 |
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3450
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$1,150.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF UNION CAVALRYMAN WITH CARBINE AND SWORD.Full standing view of mustachioed enlisted cavalryman wearing shell jacket, regulation trousers, kepi, 1851 sword belt (with over shoulder strap) with attached 1860 cavalry saber with attached sword and knot cap box. Soldier is also wearing his carbine sling attached to what appears to be a Smith carbine. Rare to find really crisp full standing cavalryman with all their gear. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Good contrast and condition. Complete in full case with repaired hinge. 52052-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3450 |
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3451
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$1,150.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE 9TH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF CAVALRYMAN WITH UNKNOWN SOLID FRAME ROUND BARREL ARMY SIZED PERCUSSION REVOLVER.Crystal clear seated Cavalryman is wearing a Model 1851 sword belt with eagle buckle with Whitney revolver stuffed in belt and proudly displaying a massive round bbl solid frame pistol somewhat resembling a Shawk & McLanahan, regardless of what this impressive, big frame revolver is; the soldier wearing battle shirt resembling identified Western Theater Union or Confederate cavalry. CONDITION: Very good. Sharp contrast. Scratch to cover glass. Housed in half case. 52052-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3451 |
