March 2014 Firearms Auction
World Record at Approximately $19 Million+

Auction: March 10, 11, & 12, 2014

Preview: March 7-9, 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1000
$26,450.00

RARE ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC CARBINE.

SN 11. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 21″ oct bbl, integral magazine, German silver front sight and an orig adjustable Volcanic rear sight in the top flat of receiver. Top flat of bbl has the New Haven address and “1854” patent date. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and crescent brass buttplate. Receiver & buttplate tang are engraved in early Volcanic style with light foliate arabesque patterns and a ribbon on the left sideplate engraved “T.R. Phelps / NEW YORK”. Left side of lower tang has the SN “11” which number is also found on left side of lever loop, inside top tang channel of buttstock, on heel of buttstock and inside buttplate tang. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Magazine follower is a replacement. The engraving patterns and the inscription are very unusual but undoubtedly are authentic and orig to this carbine. An identically engraved Volcanic pistol is pictured on p. 23 of the book The Henry Rifle, Quick. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. No orig finish remains with the steel parts a mottled medium brown patina; receiver & buttplate retain a medium to dark mustard patina with a few light nicks & scratches. Buttstock is sound with usual light handling nicks & scratches, some oil staining around the tangs and retains most of an old applied finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & scattered pitting. 4-50742 JR1 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1000

1001
$51,750.00

SUPERB HOGGSON ENGRAVED MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6065. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and late style, square back German silver front sight with fixed sight in rear seat and no dovetail on receiver. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut buttstock with late style brass buttplate that has pointed heel and small trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel cleaning rod. Buttstock has a deluxe high gloss finish. Receiver and buttplate tang are engraved by Samuel Hoggson in his typical patterns with a bird dog on point on left sideplate and excellent foliate arabesque scrolls elsewhere with a fine stippled background. Both front side flats are engraved with Mr. Hoggson’s distinctive large flower blossom and the engraving is all surrounded by a double border. Engraving patterns extend over the top of the receiver, around rear edge of receiver, top tang and buttplate tang. SN is found in usual places, top flat of bbl between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round portion of bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with assembly number “789” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. This exact rifle, identified by SN, is pictured on pg 30 of The Henry Rifle, Quick with credit to the Tommy Rholes Collection. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 75-80% strong orig blue with the balance a blue/gray patina; receiver & buttplate retain strong edges showing only light wear around bottom of receiver and overall retains a medium to dark mustard patina; hammer retains moderately faded case colors; lever is mostly a gray to brown metal patina. Buttstock is sound with light nicks & scratches and overall retains about 95% bright varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50617 JR5 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1001

1002
$161,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE IRON FRAME MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 90. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine iron frame Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, early round top German silver front sight and an orig 1000 yard Henry ladder rear sight without stop screw. Top flat of receiver has an additional sight seat. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and first type iron buttplate with round heel and large trap containing a 4-pc iron & hickory cleaning rod. This rifle has all the attributes of early Henrys with the first type round top German silver front sight, small bbl address, sharp radius on top rear edge of receiver, deep radius on bottom front edge of receiver, small loop finger lever without latch, small trigger pin, a slight perch belly stock and the round heel on the buttplate. According to the book The Henry Rifle, Quick, there were fewer than 400 iron frame Henrys produced with the highest number known being “355”. At the writing of this book, March 2008, Mr. Quick reported that there were only 89 known iron frame rifles, 16 of which had duplicate serial numbers with brass frames. SN was observed in the usual places, on top bbl flat between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate tang. Round part of bbl under loading sleeve has assembly number “183” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. This exact rifle, identified by SN, is pictured on pg 30 of The Henry Rifle, Quick with credit to the Tommy Rholes Collection. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including all stock & buttplate screws. Bbl & magazine tube retain 75-80% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear on oct part with some scattered chemical spotting and wear on magazine tube at the carry point; receiver retains about 10% flaked orig blue with the balance having flaked to a medium gray/brown patina; hammer retains moderately faded case colors and the lever mostly a gray patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Cleaning rod has had the jag tip altered, otherwise is fine. 4-50616 JR7 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 1002 – test

1003
$40,250.00

RARE ENGRAVED EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1633. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Early rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, altered orig German silver front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl seat with an empty seat in the top flat of the receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip and early style brass buttplate with round heel and large trap with a corresponding large recess underneath to accommodate a 4-pc hickory cleaning rod, which is not present. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding loop on bbl. This rifle has early features including the perch belly stock, round heel on the buttplate, small tab cartridge follower, small finger loop on the lever and small trigger pin. Left side of buttstock, between sling swivel & buttplate is branded with the large intertwined initials “PS”. SN is found in the usual places on the top flat of the bbl between the rear sight and receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. All of the receiver & buttplate screws are also matching numbered. Round portion of the bbl under the loading sleeve has the assembly number “408” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Receiver & buttplate tang are most unusually engraved in a style like known factory engraved Volcanic pistols & carbines. Engraving consists of extremely well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with very detailed shading and square & dot patterns on the raised area forward of the sideplates. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, top tang and buttplate tang with a foliate type pattern on each side of the receiver at the rear edges. A Volcanic pistol with nearly identical engraved patterns is pictured on p. 23 of The Henry Rifle, Quick. There are numerous other examples of identical engraving on Volcanic arms found in several other publications including The Winchester Book, Madis, Winchester Engraving and The Book of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. No examples of this engraving pattern have ever been previously seen by this cataloger on a Henry rifle. This rifle was produced in about 1862 or 1863, during the height of the Civil War when few engraved rifles were ordered, and in fact special ordered rifle were discouraged. The Henry factory was having trouble keeping up with demand for standard model orders. In addition, by this time the majority of known engraved Henry rifles were engraved by Samuel Hoggson, L.D. Nimschke or one of the Ulrichs, all of whose work was much finer and more detailed. Therefore it seems likely that this rifle may have been for an employee or someone of lesser importance. It is also a possibility that the engraving was applied at a later date. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain small amounts of bright orig blue in the gullets with the balance having turned to a smooth, even plum patina; receiver shows light sharp edge wear around the bottom edges with the other edges sharp & crisp and overall retains a dark mustard patina; buttplate has a matching patina; lever & hammer are a dark plum patina. Buttstock is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains 85-90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine frosty pitting. 4-50652 JR4 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1003

1004
$34,500.00

LATE CONTRACT MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9250. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard late Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, late style square back German silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Top flat of receiver is without dovetail. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and late style crescent brass buttplate with pointed heel and small trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of wrist is stamped with the tiny inspector initials “A.W.M.”. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding sling loop on the bbl. SN is found in usual place on top flat of the bbl between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Screws are all orig type Henry screws. Round section of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with assembly number “2255”, with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter which identifies this rifle, by SN, as having been issued to Pvt. John W. Williamson of Company H, 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Pvt. Williamson re-enlisted in the 3rd Veteran Volunteer Infantry on March 14, 1865 at Philadelphia and was discharged at Springfield, IL on March 13, 1866. His prior service was with the 29th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry from July 1861 – July 1864. The 3rd Veteran Volunteer Infantry was organized in early 1865 with the intention that they would become “shock troops” armed with breech-loading repeaters. The surrender of the Confederacy in April of 1865 left them with little to do except garrison & guard duty around Washington, D.C. until they were mustered out of service. A condition of enlistment in this unit was that at the expiration of honorable service the individual troops could retain their arms & accouterments. Most of them apparently did so and these Henry rifles are usually found showing heavy wear with little orig condition. Pvt. Williamson was born in Philadelphia, PA. According to The Henry Rifle, Quick, the U.S. military purchased 1,731 Henry rifles in two different batches with the second type falling generally within the 7000-9000 serial range and it is believed that there were about 600 rifles in this order. These late martial Henrys are usually overlooked by collectors as the only identifying martial feature were the tiny initials on left side of the wrist. These initials were usually lightly struck, were very tiny and most often are worn away. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong blue in the gullets and sheltered areas with the balance a strong blue/brown patina; receiver & sideplates show lightly worn edges with a few nicks & scratches and retain a dark mustard patina; buttplate is matching patina. Buttstock is sound with a hand worn patina and traces of orig finish showing through, possibly cleaned a long time ago. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50573 JR2 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1004

1005
$31,625.00

FINE LATE CIVIL WAR ERA HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8612. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, late style square back German silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Receiver is without dovetail in the top flat. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and crescent brass buttplate with pointed heel and small trap containing an orig brass & iron 4-pc cleaning rod. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding loop on left side of bbl. SN is found in usual places, top flat of bbl between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round section of bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with assembly number “1755” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. All screws are orig Henry type screws. There were about 11,000 Henry rifles produced between 1860 and the end of the Civil War, the vast majority of which saw service during the war. The U.S. military purchased 1,731 of them with the others being privately purchased. Regardless of their martial status these rifles that fall within the Civil War era SN ranges are rarely ever found with high orig finish. Subsequent to the Civil War the Henry rifle was extremely popular on the American frontier and continued in service in equally harsh circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 30-40% strong orig blue with the balance turned to plum color; receiver & sideplates retain strong edges, showing only light wear and only a couple of very tiny nicks & scratches and retain a wonderful dark mustard patina; buttplate is matching patina; hammer retains faded case colors; lever is a plum patina. Buttstock is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 70% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50560 JR3 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1005

1006
$25,300.00

MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8010. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, modified orig square back German silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight with no seat on receiver. Bbl has five lands & grooves. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and brass buttplate with sharp heel and small trap. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding loop on the bbl. Buttstock shows a very pronounced “Henry bump” below the sling swivel and another bump on left side of wrist. SN is found in usual places, on top bbl flat between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with assembly number “718” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Majority of the approx. 11,000 Henry rifles produced during the Civil War saw extensive service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under very harsh circumstances with limited maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain thin blue in sheltered areas of the gullets with the balance of the bbl & magazine tube a mottled blue/gray patina; receiver & buttplate show moderate wear with light scratches on sideplates and a couple of small dings on top edge of each sideplate and overall retain a medium to dark mustard patina; hammer retains faint, dark case colors and the lever is a gray metal patina. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and a few bruises around the toe with a series of small gouges on right side and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-50543 JR6 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1006

1007
$23,000.00

SECOND MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2838. Cal.44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral magazine, slightly altered German silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight without retaining screw for the slide. Receiver has a dovetail for rear sight in top flat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & first type brass buttplate with rnd heel & large trap, containing 3-pcs of an orig 4-pc hickory cleaning rod. SN is found in the usual place on top flat of bbl between rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd section of the bbl, under loading sleeve has the assembly #”537″. Rear face of loading sleeve has only the numbers “53”, obviously an assemblers mistake. The 2 bevel head buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. Top tang wood screw is a replacement and the other 2 tang screws are unnumbered. This rifle has several early features, including the sharp radius at top rear frame, small trigger pin, small bbl address, small finger loop in the lever & round heel buttplate. It has the larger follower tab with milled flat section in the receiver. About 13,000 Henry rifles produced during the Civil War period of which the Union Army purchased 1,731 which are marked with inspector initials. The vast majority of the remaining rifles were either private purchase or state purchased to arm individual units. Regardless, these rifles usually saw hard and continuous service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier until they were supplanted by the advent of the more efficient repeating center fire arms which used easily reloadable cartridges. These rifles are rarely found today in completely orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except screws as noted, although they are orig Henry screws. Bbl & magazine tube retain thin blue in the gullets, stronger toward the muzzle with the balance of the steel parts a blue, gray patina. Loading sleeve has several small dings on each side. Receiver & sideplates show light edge wear with a few fine nicks & scratches and retain a medium to dark mustard patina, buttplate has a matching patina. Stock is sound with nicks, scrapes and dings and retains about 75% of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50571 JR55 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1007

1008
$31,000.00

VERY RARE WINCHESTER CUSTOM ENGRAVED 1ST MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 13284. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very early 1st model ’66 carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/sight & 500 yard 2-position flip rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple, missing the saddle ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent rifle buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Bottom of the stock & forearm band have tiny European sling loops. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped with the SN along with a tiny assembly number “788”. Matching SN is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe buttplate. Rear face of buttplate is stamped “HB / 5”. Top flat of receiver is engraved “WEBER = RUESCH IN ZURICH.” Receiver & side plates are wonderfully engraved in intertwined foliate, leaf & vine patterns with spectacular herringbone borders. Receiver ring is engraved in a beautiful flower blossom. Engraving patterns extend over the top tang. Receiver & buttplate are wonderfully silver plated. Screws are all Henry type with thick, square heads. This carbine is the very early type with flat front side panels on the receiver and has the Henry & King’s patent bbl address. According to The Henry Rifle, Quick, the highest numbered Henry rifle known was “14312” and the lowest numbered Winchester model 1866 known is “12476”. This carbine has a number of Henry features including the sloping radius at the top rear of the frame, 2-screw top tang, Henry style screws, small loop finger lever and the Henry bbl address. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a thin brown patina with no trace of blue which indicates they may have orig been brown finished. Bbl bands retain 30-40% blue. Receiver & buttplate retain 75-80% strong silver plating which was applied after the engraving. Stock is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, a small gouge by the left heel and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Top front wood tang screw hole is stripped. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50619 JR57 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1008

1009
$28,750.00

EARLY HENRY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 21016. Cal. 44 CF. Standard grade rifle with 24 1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, standard front sight and Henry-style 900 yd ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap. Top flat of bbl has the Henry & King’s patent markings. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with the last three digits of the SN, which number is also found inside toe of buttplate. This rifle is one of the early examples with the SN on the face of the lower tang instead of concealed under the wood. This feature is usually found on slightly later production 66’s. It is unusual to find one of these early ’66 rifles with any orig finish. They immediately succeeded the Henry rifles of Civil War fame and given the great demand for repeating firearms on the American frontier usually saw continuous very hard service under very adverse conditions, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any original finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 85% original blue turning plum. Receiver retains sharp edges with small vice marks on the front side flats and overall shows a wonderful, even medium to dark mustard patina with a couple of small scratches and a battered screw. Buttplate & forend cap are matching patina. Wood is sound with nicks and scratches and a small gouge on the forearm and overall retains a light added finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine and fine pitting in the groves. 4-50618 JR15 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1009

1010
$17,250.00

SCARCE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 19331. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/sight and two position carbine flip rear sight; left side of receiver has a staple end ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass rifle buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the serial number and the inspector initials “CC”. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe buttplate have matching SN to the rifle. Bbl address contains Henry’s and King’s patents and is completely legible. These early ’66 carbines were the first repeating short arms available to the American public and were in great demand on the American frontier during the Great Westward Expansion. They saw continuous hard service under extreme conditions usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any original finish. They are especially difficult to find with a fully legible bbl address. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain traces of original blue in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth, even, dark plummy chocolate patina; receiver & side plates retain strong edges, showing only light wear and retain a wonderful, smooth dark mustard patina. Screw heads retain generous amounts of orig blue; receiver & side plates also show only two or three small scratches on each side; buttplate is a matching patina. Stock has a saddle ring wear halo on the left wrist with a few small chips in the same area. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a dark hand worn patina with light added finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp, dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50651 JR18 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1010

1011
$0.00

LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 167411. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873-marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap containing an orig three piece brass & steel cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “849”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine as having been received in the warehouse Jan. 8, 1889 and shipped Sept. 7, 1889 to Order number 1669. This carbine is somewhat a rarity in that by the time it was shipped in 1889 in rimfire caliber there was a great variety of center fire arms available on the market. It is believed that the vast majority of these late rimfire caliber rifles & carbines were sold to Mexico, Central & South America where the cartridge was still popular. In addition, most of these late production 66’s were either produced as, or converted to, center fire. Those ’66 rifles and carbines shipped south of the border that have been repatriated are usually in deplorable, relic condition so to find one of these late 66’s with high original finish is quite a rarity. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except buttplate which is original to this carbine; Bbl and magazine tube retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being in overall smooth, plummy brown patina; Receiver & side plates have a few small dings & light scratches and overall retain a wonderful medium mustard patina; Lever & hammer retain traces of silvered case colors; Buttplate is a dark patina. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches and a couple of small bruises and retains a worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate fine pitting. 4-50620 JR16 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1011

1012
$12,650.00

LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 164762. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873-marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and steel carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “22”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe buttplate. Top of barrel, over chamber area is marked “44 R.F.” and carrier is marked “44 CAL”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine as having been received in the warehouse Aug. 26, 1887 and shipped April 6, 1888 to Order number 6539. The letter additionally states that there is a “2nd gun with this serial number — Musket, received in warehouse on December 18, 1891, Shipped from warehouse on December 18,1891, Order number 17095”. This carbine is somewhat a rarity in that by the time it was shipped in 1888 in rimfire caliber there was a great variety of center fire arms available on the market, rendering this cartridge obsolete. It is believed that the vast majority of these late rimfire caliber rifles & carbines were sold to Mexico, Central & South America where the cartridge was still popular. In addition, most of these late production 66’s were either produced as, or converted to, center fire. Those ’66 rifles and carbines shipped south of the border that have been repatriated are usually in deplorable, relic condition, so to find one of these late 66’s with high original finish is quite a rarity. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 75-80% original finish turning plum with strong blue in sheltered areas; receiver and side plates retain sharp edges with a few light scratches and a series of small nicks on the left side plate and overall retain a fine medium mustard patina; lever, hammer and buttplate retain a dark patina. Wood is sound with numerous light nicks, dings and scratches, a few small bruises and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50531 JR17 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1012

1013
$28,750.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE TAKEDOWN SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 186221. Cal. 22 Short. Exceedingly rare rifle, one of only a few known, with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has sgl set trigger with the tapered pin takedown feature. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and horn fleur-de-lis insert serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate without trap, although the buttstock is drilled for a trap. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “481”, “XXX” and “22”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 22 with oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and case hardened, received in warehouse July 29, 1885 and shipped same day to Order #19471. Although the takedown feature is not mentioned in the letter there is no doubt that this is an authentic takedown rifle. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 19,552 of these scarce small bore ’73 rifles produced in the period 1884-1904. Deluxe versions of this rifle are so rare that they are not even mentioned by Mr. Flayderman and The Winchester Book, Madis, only briefly mentions deluxe & takedown versions. It is this cataloger’s contention that there are only a small handful of deluxe color case hardened takedown ’73 small bore rifles extant. The ’73 rifles in caliber 22, being rare to begin with, were, in their period of use, considered to be a lady’s or boy’s rifle and usually saw very hard service with little care or maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish or shootable bore. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and some minor spots of surface discoloration; inside magazine tube is extremely fine and appears to be original; receiver retains about 80-85% orig case colors, moderately faded on sides with some light chemical spotting, strong colors in sheltered areas especially on left side; top & bottom edges have turned dark; hammer retains strong, bright case colors and the lever faded colors on sides, turned silver to dark on outer faces; buttplate retains mottled silver patina. Stock has a hairline in the wrist adjacent to the tang screw, otherwise wood is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches, a couple of small bruises in the checkering and overall retains most of its orig piano varnish finish, turned dark from hand wear at carry point on forearm. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. These small bore ’73s are rarely ever found with bright bores. This rifle is suited for the most advanced collection or museum exhibit. 4-50548 JR22 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1013

1014
$29,900.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 252817. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Beautiful deluxe ’73 with special order 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, rocky mountain front sight and flat top altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has single set trigger. Mounted with 3X flame grain burl American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing a reproduction 5-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1069” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 44 with 26″ oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and case hardened, received in warehouse May 28,1888 and shipped the next day to Order number 8200. It is unusual to find a rifle of this era with high orig finish. They were usually exposed continuously to the harsh elements with little or no maintenance. In addition long exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun rapidly fades case colors. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with the magazine tube turning a little plum; receiver and side plates retain most of their orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded, very bright in sheltered areas; lever & hammer retain strong case colors moderately to heavily faded on outer faces of lever; Buttplate retains 30-40% faded case colors, mostly on the tang with the faces turned silver. Wood is sound with a series of small gouges on left side of forearm, otherwise just a few nicks and scratches and overall retains about 90% bright piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-50519 JR29 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1014

1015
$25,875.00

FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 170637. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Third model deluxe ’73 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with beautiful 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black horn fleur-de-lis insert serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass and iron cleaning rod. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and case hardened, received in warehouse April 29, 1885 and shipped May 2, 1885 “with one other arm to Order number 20386”. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “215” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced during the period of the Great Western Expansion when hunting and self-protection arms were an absolute necessity and were working tools. Arms of this period usually saw continuous hard service under extreme conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue mixed with scattered patina, fine sharp edge wear and some light, fine scrapes on the bbl; receiver retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded, bright in sheltered areas, thinner on top & bottom edges with two small scratches and some fine pinpricks of surface rust. Lever and hammer retain strong case colors, bright to brilliant in sheltered areas, turned silver on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains moderately faded case colors; dust cover is orig and retains 85-90% bright orig blue. Wood is sound with light nicks and scratches, a few chipped diamonds in the checkering and overall retains most of its orig piano varnish finish with some dark hand wear on the wrist and carry point of the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50587 JR19 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1015

1016
$20,125.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 30863. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine deluxe ’73 with 24-1/4 oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, ivory bead Beach’s combination front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Mounted with highly figured, flame grain, center crotch American walnut that has early style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is 2nd type with attached rail mounting and impressed thumbprint dust cover. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “105” which number is also found, in pencil in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, peep & Beach sights, 1/2 magazine and case hardened, received in warehouse Sept. 28, 1878 and shipped June 27, 1879 to Order number 15979. There is another ship date of Oct.2, 1878, Order #13242 which is crossed out. This rifle was produced at a time when business or pleasure was conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy which exposed these firearms to the harsh elements usually with little maintenance. Firearms of this era are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85-88% orig blue showing sharp edge wear on the oct section and thinning on the rnd section. Receiver and side plates retain about 80% orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded, stronger on the left side, turned silver on the bottom; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded to silver on outer faces of lever. Forearm has about a 3″ repaired crack by the bbl channel at the left front end, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks and scratches. Buttstock retains about 95% strong, orig piano varnish finish and forearm retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-50521 JR28 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 1016

1017
$23,575.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 19029. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). 1st Model ’73 that has mortised receiver with 2nd type impressed thumbprint dust cover, 26″ heavy oct bbl, 1″ across the flats, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and very rare Freund Bros.-type full buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has sgl set trigger. Top tang has a thick target base combination tang sight with spiral knurled barrel. Mounted with beautiful 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with early style coarse checkered forearm and straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “79” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter addressed to renowned collector & dealer, the late Paul Sorrell, of Beaumont, TX. Letter states that the records list this rifle with 26″ heavy oct bbl, case hardened, checkered stock and set trigger, shipped July 12, 1876, no other information listed. 1st Model ’73s in and of themselves are rare, deluxe specimens are extremely rare and special order features as found on this rifle are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorell; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth, even, plummy patina; receiver retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having faded to silver; lever & hammer also retain traces of case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about all of a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50640 JR21 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1017

1018
$21,275.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 148059. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Special order deluxe ’73 with rare 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has sgl set trigger. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black horn fleur-de-lis insert, serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “5380”, “XXX” and an “R”. It also is marked “38” which apparently indicates the caliber and the “R” represents the crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 38 with 28″ oct bbl, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and case hardened, received in warehouse May 7, 1884 and shipped same day to Order #12250. This rifle was produced during the height of the great westward expansion when repeating firearms were in great demand. Hunting and self protection firearms were necessary tools and most all business and pleasure were conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy which exposed these firearms continuously to harsh elements, usually with little maintenance. Few of them are found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue turning a little plum with wear only on the very sharp edges and outer radius of the magazine tube; receiver & sideplates retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains 50-60% faded case colors with pitting on heel & toe. Wood is sound with a couple of bruises on forearm and light nicks & scratches elsewhere and overall retains nearly all of its orig bright piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50642 JR20 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1018

1019
$20,125.00

RARE 1ST MODEL 1ST TYPE WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1612. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 1st type with mortised 1st type, raised thumbprint dust cover and has a single set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap that contains an orig brass and iron four piece cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “108”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with 24″ oct bbl and set trigger, received in warehouse July 30, 1874 and shipped Aug. 3, 1874. 1st model 1st type ’73 rifles are in and of themselves very rare and those with high orig finish are exceedingly rare. They were the first successful center fire repeating rifles, produced in the era of the Great American Westward Expansion when any repeating firearm was in great demand. They were the successor to the rimfire Henry & Model 1866 Winchesters and were substantially more efficient with re-loadable cartridges cases. They usually saw continuous service under extreme conditions usually with little or no maintenance and are almost never found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some scattered fine surface etching; there are also a series of four small circles etched in the finish toward the muzzle along with a couple of other wear spots, all of which show medium patina; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue turning plum; receiver and side plates retain 80-85% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with fine spots of surface rust and a cleaned area on the left front side flat; lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches on the buttstock and a series of long scratches on the forearm; buttstock retains 70-80% orig finish showing heavy heat crazing; forearm is a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-50767 JR27 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1019

1020
$10,350.00

RARE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 21853. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl with half nickel front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is first type with mortised impressed thumbprint dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood has the assembly number “1068” with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with rnd bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse Oct. 5, 1877 and shipped Dec. 3, 1877 to Order #10763. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with a few small scattered spots of surface discoloration and a few light scratches on the bbl; Receiver and side plates retain 60-65% orig blue with the balance having flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Hammer retains strong, bright case colors and the lever strong colors on the sides, faded on the outer faces; buttplate is a mottled silver brown patina. Stock has a series of bruises on the left wrist, otherwise with normal nicks and scratches and overall retains 95-97% strong orig finish. Forend cap retains 95-96% glossy orig blue, as does the dust cover. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one or two spots of surface rust. 4-50549 JR26 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1020

1021
$28,750.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING TRAPPER CARBINE.

SN 579080. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with rare 15″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. Left side of the buttstock heel is stamped “WF R 40″, no indication of the meaning of this mark. Receiver is 3rd type with integral rail & 3rd type dust cover. Accompanied by a Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museum letter, which identifies this carbine in 44 cal with 15” bbl, shipped on June 1, 1904. Also accompanied by a Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms letter which exempts this carbine from the purview of the National Firearms Act which allows it to be sold as a curio under the laws & regulations governing such sales. It is rare to find a trapper carbine in completely orig, serviceable condition. Most of them were sold to Central & South American users where they saw hard & continuous service in jungle conditions, some are still in use today. Generally those trapper carbines which have been repatriated to the U.S. show their extreme hard use and are usually in near relic condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, bbl & magazine tube retain 10-15% orig blue in the most sheltered areas with the balance a plummy brown patina. Receiver also retains blue in sheltered areas with the balance a plummy brown patina & a halo from the saddle ring. Forearm has a hairline on the right side below the bbl channel at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches, some oil staining around the receiver & tangs and overall retains about 90% of a fine, old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with decent shine & moderate pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-50753 JR58 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1021

1022
$25,875.00

*WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 611744. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 2000 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple and ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate that has a trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in cal 44, received in warehouse Oct. 12, 1906 and shipped Oct. 16, 1906 to Order number 77863. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 97-98% crisp orig blue; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear, some minor flaking and a halo from the saddle ring; lever & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors; buttplate retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the tang, lightly faded on the face, showing wear on the heel. Stock has a small bruise and a couple small scratches and retains about 98% strong orig finish; forearm has a few light scratches and a couple of nicks and retains most of its orig finish with a raised grain appearance on all the wood. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired. 4-50506 JR30 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1022

1023
$13,800.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: The caliber is 44 WCF not mentioned in the catalog.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 270779. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & “1873” marked carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is third type with milled rail and third type dust cover. It has a staple and ring in the left side. Mounted with very highly figured, streaky, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate that has a trap. This carbine was produced in about 1888 when the west was still wild and these carbines were extremely popular. They usually saw continuous hard service in a saddle scabbard or wagon box under very harsh circumstances and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 92-93% strong orig blue with some plum overtones; receiver retains 93-95% strong orig blue with light edge wear and a few small spots of surface rust; the area behind the hammer slot has some very fine pitting; hammer retains moderately faded case colors and the lever is a brown patina; stock has a couple scratches on the left wrist, otherwise wood is sound with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and overall retains most of its orig oil finish; mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-50544 JR268 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1023

1024
$10,350.00

RARE FULL NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 189964. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight & 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with highly figured, uncheckered, shell grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc nickel plated brass & steel cleaning rod. Full nickel finish guns such as this were usually for wild west showmen or trick shot artists. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig nickel showing wear around the rear sight at the carry point. Magazine tube retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some very minor flaking. Receiver & side plates overall retain about 75-80% orig nickel with fine flaking & two cleaned areas on the left side with the balance of the nickel strong & bright. Buttplate retains about 75% orig nickel. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-50746 JR46 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1024

1025
$14,950.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 27687. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full 1st type magazine with threaded flush cap, Rocky Mountain front sight & orig short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is one of the rare rifles without a dust cover and has single set trigger. Left side of lower tang has the assembly number “405”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Tangs also have a sub-assembly number “67”. About the time this rifle was produced there appeared to have been a problem with burst primers & ruptured cartridge cases. If such an incident occurred with the dust cover closed the escaping gasses would bulge or rupture the side plates, disabling the rifle. For a couple of years Winchester made 1873 & 1876 rifles without dust covers so that should a cartridge rupture the gasses would escape upward and not damage the rifle. Apparently there was an improvement in cartridge design, along with complaints from customers about trash & dirt in the receivers so Winchester resumed standard practice of installing dust covers. During the years when dust covers were not standard, a dust cover could be special ordered and installed at the factory. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, have assembly numbers “405” top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate have matching assembly number. The Model 1873 was Winchester’s first repeating center fire rifle and was introduced during the height of the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny when any repeating firearm was in great demand, especially the much more reliable center fire arms. The ’73, along with its companion Colt Single Action Army revolver, were credited with winning the west. These early rifles were virtually all sold for use on the western frontier and almost universally saw very hard service. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains 40-50% mottled silver blue; magazine tube retains 40-50% strong blue with the balance a brown patina; receiver retains 50-60% thin orig blue, mostly on the sides with the top & bottom a mottled silver brown patina; lever, hammer & buttplate are a grey metal patina; stock has a short crack in the wrist at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches, a series of bruises by the buttplate tang, a gouge in the comb & a chip out of the forearm with a couple gouges in the forearm and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong, dark bore with sharp rifling. 4-50638 JR297 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1025

1026
$12,650.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 188205. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, silver bead express front sight and replacement Marlin-style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has crescent buttplate without trap. Buttstock appears to be an old replacement as the condition does not match the rest of the rifle and there appears to have been an assembly number removed from the top tang channel. Buttplate is also a replacement that has an assembly number in the toe while no assembly number is on the lower tang. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in 22 caliber with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse July 29, 1885 and shipped Aug. 3, 1885 to Order #22288. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 19,552 of these scarce small bore ’73 rifles produced in the period 1884-1904. The ’73 rifles in caliber 22, being rare to begin with and during their period of use, were considered to be a lady’s or boy’s rifle and usually saw very hard service with little care or maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish or shootable bore. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, turning plum in a few areas; magazine tube retains blue in sheltered areas with the balance being a smooth, even, plummy brown patina; inside magazine tube is fine and may have some replacement parts; receiver & sideplates retain 85-88% glossy orig blue, thin and turning gray on top & bottom front edges with sharp edge wear and candy striping on right side; lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Buttstock is sound with a few small gouges on left side and a black stain down right side and overall retains a dark worn patina; forearm is sound with a couple of small nicks & scratches and retains about 60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a ring about mid-point. 4-50556 JR23 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1026

1027
$8,625.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH ATLANTA POLICE MARKING.

SN 286762. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine with half nickle front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is third type with milled rail and third type dust cover. Left side plate is engraved “24 / Atlanta Police”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. A brief internet search disclosed a site which stated there were 125 of these rifles purchased by the Atlanta Police Department and that they are the only known Winchester rifles that will letter as having been engraved for a police department. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 88-90% orig blue turning plum; magazine tube retains about 96-97% plummy blue finish and the forend cap about 85% orig blue; receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, strong and bright in the more sheltered areas, dull and turning plum on the more exposed areas; hammer retains strong case colors and the lever faded case colors, mostly a silver/brown patina; stock has a cracked toe with light nicks and dings and shows 75-80% orig varnish with a hand worn patina; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with only a couple spots of light pitting. 4-50639 JR261 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1027

1028
$9,775.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 27807. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full 1st type magazine with threaded flush cap, half nickel front sight & orig short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is one of the rare rifles without a dust cover and has single set trigger. About the time this rifle was produced there appeared to have been a problem with burst primers & ruptured cartridge cases. If such an incident occurred with the dust cover closed the escaping gasses would bulge or rupture the side plates, disabling the rifle. For a couple of years Winchester made 1873 & 1876 rifles without dust covers so that should a cartridge rupture the gasses would escape upward and not damage the rifle. Apparently there was an improvement in cartridge design, along with complaints from customers about trash & dirt in the receivers so Winchester resumed standard practice of installing dust covers. During the years when dust covers were not standard, a dust cover could be special ordered and installed at the factory. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of upper and lower tang, under the wood, have assembly numbers “442” & lower tang has assembly number “661”. Buttstock, apparently a period of use replacement is without assembly number. Buttplate has a third assembly number not matching any of the previously listed numbers. The Model 1873 was Winchester’s first repeating center fire rifle and was introduced during the height of the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny when any repeating firearm was in great demand, especially the much more reliable center fire arms. The ’73, along with its companion Colt Single Action Army revolver, were credited with winning the west. These early rifles were virtually all sold for use on the western frontier and almost universally saw very hard service. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with oct bbl and set trigger received in warehouse Jan. 21, 1878 and shipped Jul. 15, 1878 to order number “12405”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth brown patina. Stock has a filled gouge on each side of the comb, a couple small bruises by the toe & a chip out of the forearm; stock also has a small crack in the toe, otherwise wood is sound and retains a light refinish on the buttstock & a dark hand worn patina on the forearm; set trigger needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with sharp rifling. 4-50581 JR296 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1028

1029
$9,775.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH COLOR CASE HARDENED RECEIVER.

SN 344299. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s style combination front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened, small bore type with stepped receiver ring. Receiver retains 50-60% orig shellac. Mounted with “extra finish” uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate without trap. Standard bbl length for model 1873 rifles was 24″ and very few cal 32 rifles were made with color case hardened receivers. By the time this rifle was made, Winchester had pretty well standardized with blued receivers and color case hardened receivers were special order. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks in the edges; receiver & sideplates retain about all of their orig case colors, stronger and brighter on the right side, a little more faded on the right front & left side; hammer retains bright case colors as does the lever on the sides, fading on the faces. Wood is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks with some dulling on the forearm about the carry point and overall retains about 96-97% orig finish on the buttstock and about 60% on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50586 JR266 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1029

1030
$5,175.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 248055. Cal 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickle front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is small bore style with a stepped receiver ring and has milled rail with 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has a trap. This rifle was produced in about 1887 during the height of the Indian wars and the great westward migration of Manifest Destiny when any repeating arm, especially center fire rifles were in great demand. The model 1873 was the first successful center fire repeating rifle to gain popularity and widespread distribution. These rifles were daily use working tools and usually saw extensive hard service under extreme conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light losses around the muzzle. The loss areas are a dark patina. Receiver and sideplates retain about 70% thinning orig blue mixed with medium patina; lever and hammer retain faded case colors, being mostly a brown patina on the outer faces; wood is sound with usual handling and use nicks and dings, a bruise on the forearm and small gouge on the stock and overall retains 80-90% orig varnish; mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-50523 JR265 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1030

1031
$5,750.00

SCARCE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 15008. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce 1st model carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight and Lyman 6A two leaf folding rear sight. Receiver is 1st type with mortised top containing a 2nd type dust cover with impressed thumbprint. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. These early 1873s, upon introduction were immediately purchased and put into service on the American frontier by the frontiersman & pioneers moving west during the great westward expansion of Manifest Destiny. This was a time of major Indian fighting when saddle guns were most in demand, especially center fire repeaters. They usually saw continuous hard service and tremendous inclement weather on a daily basis and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the metal overall being an even, smooth dark brown patina. Stock has a hairline on the back of the top tang; some minor grain checks near the buttplate and shows considerable battering & saddle bow wear on the forearm, otherwise wood is sound with a dark hand worn patina; a few of the receiver screws are replacements. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with good rifling. 4-50527 JR298 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1031

1032
$5,175.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 201503. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Inside magazine tube appears to be original. Left side of bbl & receiver have small British proofs. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Bottom of stock is branded with the large initials “PHC”. Under the buttplate is a small rectangular piece of paper inscribed “Property of A Entwistle” with identifying information about the rifle. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 22 with rnd bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse April 14, 1886, converted to shotgun butt May 25, 1886 and shipped same day to Order #6750. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 19,552 of these scarce small bore ’73 rifles produced in the period 1884-1904. The ’73 rifles in caliber 22, being rare to begin with, were, during their period of use, considered to be a lady’s or boy’s rifle and usually saw very hard service with little care or maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish or shootable bore. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, even plum patina with traces of orig blue in sheltered areas with scattered light surface rust; right side of chamber area of bbl has two small dings; receiver & sideplates retain 50-60% thin orig blue with fine surface etching; hammer retains dark case colors; lever & buttplate are a blue/brown patina. Wood is sound with the buttstock having a series of light scratches on both sides and overall retains about 70% orig varnish; forearm shows light nicks & scratches with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with visible rifling. 4-50545 JR24 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1032

1033
$2,300.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 112091. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4 bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is small bore type with stepped receiver ring and has a single set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “1276” & an “S”. There is also an obliterated assembly number. Top tang channel of the buttstock has the matching “1276” assembly number & “38”. Matching assembly number is also found inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 38 with 26″ oct bbl and set trigger, received in warehouse Feb. 23, 1883 and shipped April 7, 1883 to order number “3541”. This rifle was produced at a time when the west was still pretty wild and repeating arms were daily working tools. Arms of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90-92% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear & a couple small dings on the edges; magazine tube retains blue in sheltered areas, being an overall plummy brown patina; receiver & side plates retain 60-70% thin orig blue, mostly from flaking not wear; lever & hammer retain faded & darkened case colors; wood is sound having been lightly cleaned and retains a light oiled finish; hammer will not hold in the half cock notch, otherwise the mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50525 JR299 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1033

1034
$6,037.50

*SCARCE WINCHESTER SMALL BORE MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 601564. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barley corn front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is small bore third type with stepped receiver ring and machined rail with a third type dust cover. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate without trap. Very few 1873 carbines were made in cal 32. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue turning plum with some chemical streaking on the left side about mid-point; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue with some light surface spotting; receiver and side plates retain 60-70% dull orig blue with light surface spotting and edge wear, turning brown on the bottom; lever and hammer retain traces of case color, stronger on the hammer; wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, a couple small gouges on the forearm and retains about 95% orig finish; mechanics are crisp; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50580 JR269 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1034

1035
$3,835.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 56891. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & orig short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver is 2nd type with attached rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that shows this rifle with 28″ oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse Aug. 26, 1880, shipped Oct. 8, 1880 to order number 22362. This rifle was produced during the height of the Indian wars when outdoorsmen & hunters ordered the extra length bbl because of their inherent accuracy with the black powder cartridges. Firearms of that era usually saw extensive hard service under very harsh circumstances and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of orig blue, being an overall smooth dark brown patina; left side of the receiver & left side plate have a couple spots of scattered pitting; wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-50601 JR300 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1035

1036
$2,300.00

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 341829. Cal. 22 Short. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut that has straight stock & crescent buttplate without trap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 19,552 of these scarce small bore ’73 rifles produced in the period 1884-1904. The ’73 rifles in caliber 22, being rare to begin with, were considered to be a lady’s or boy’s rifle and usually saw very hard service with little care or maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish or shootable bore. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Only traces of orig finish remain on the receiver with the balance of the metal a cleaned gray metal patina; side flats of bbl forward of the forend cap have vice marks. Wood is sound showing considerable battering & heavy wear and retains an old refinish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with traces of rifling. 4-50535 JR25 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1036

1037
$1,725.00

*VERY LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 702589. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and three leaf express rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. This is a very late production carbine from the late 1920’s or early 1930’s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas with the balance of the metal a dark brown patina with fine frosty pitting over the receiver & side plates; stock has several grain checks and a nail in the comb, shows heavy and hard use with an old restored finish; forearm has a crack on the left side and shows hard use with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-50505 JR301 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1037

1038
$2,530.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 205201. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate, magazine tube and bbl bands appear to have been nickel finish and the bbl blue. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine with nickel finish, received in warehouse May 1, 1886 and shipped May 6, 1887 to order number 17923. A note in the records states “May 3, 1887, all nickel except barrel”. With the nickel finish it is very unlikely that this carbine would not have been ordered or purchased by a working cowboy or anyone in law enforcement. It probably was a gift to someone for a special occasion or perhaps by a wild west showman. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Receiver retains 10-15% orig nickel, mostly on the bottom tang & left side; lever & hammer retain traces of nickel with the balance of the metal a gray metal patina with light to moderate pitting, heavy on right side of receiver; wood shows nicks & scratches with three small filled holes on left side of the buttstock & forearm, a bruise on the buttstock, a filled area on the forearm where it meets the receiver and a hairline in the wrist and overall retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. 4-50529 JR302 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1038

1039
$43,125.00

EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE MODEL WINCHESTER 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE INSCRIBED TO ANTONIO C. HESING/CHICAGO/E.U.A.

SN 22581. Cal. 45-75. Rare nickel trim 2nd model ’76 carbine with 22″ bbl, full length forearm, barleycorn front sight & orig reverse mounted, 1000 yard ladder rear sight. Receiver is 2nd type with attached rail & 3rd type dust cover. Left side plate is engraved “ANTONIO C. HESING / CHICAGO / E.U.A.” Receiver, bbl band, fore end cap and buttplate are nickel finish. Mounted with exceptional 3-4X, center crotch, flame & burl grain American walnut with H-style fine checkered forearm & horn fleur-de-lis insert serpentine grip buttstock that has carbine buttplate without trap. Buttstock has a recess under the buttplate but not sufficiently deep for a cleaning rod. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1482”, “XXX” & a “C”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe buttplate. The “C” indicates carbine. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum postcard dated April 18, 1972 over the signature of T.E. Hall, Curator, which identifies this carbine in Cal. 45-75 with checkered pistol grip stock & nickel trim, shipped March 15, 1882, no additional information listed. Also accompanied by a letter on Chicago Historial Society letterhead over the signature of Herbert G. Houze, Curator of Weapons & Military History. Mr. Houze states that there is very little information regarding Mr. Hesing other than that he was mentioned as the publisher of “The Staats Zeitung”. In the second paragraph Mr. Houze states “There is evidence (largely unsubstantiated) that he was a strong supporter of Mexican President Porfiro (sic) Diaz. This hypothesis is supported by the inscription on the rifle “E.U.A.” which is Spanish for “Estados Unidos de América” which is translated to “United States of America”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains a thin blue/gray patina with a few scattered spots of light surface discoloration; receiver, side plates & carrier retain 65-70% orig nickel with most of the losses from flaking, not wear; right front side flat has a small spot of wear; hammer retains strong, bright case colors; lever retains traces of case colors being mostly a brown patina; buttplate retains 30-40% orig nickel with the balance flaked. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig fine hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-50621 JR59 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1039

1040
$9,200.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 43285. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade carbine with 22″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1876 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with milled rail and 3rd type dust cover. It has a stud and ring in the left sid. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with full length forearm, steel nose cap and single band. Buttstock has straight grip and carbine buttplate. Although this carbine was not purchased by the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police, it is very close to those serial ranges. This was a very popular carbine in its day, being the first carbine to handle the large bore cartridges. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas; receiver sideplates and dust cover retain 65-70% orig blue, strong and bright in sheltered areas showing heavy flaking on the left sideplate and right front flat; lever and hammer retain strong case colors, turned a little dark and faded to silver on outer faces of lever; stock is missing a sliver by the top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains an old restored finish; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50679 JR264 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1040

1041
$16,100.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 “BIG 50” LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 8649. Cal. 50-95 Express. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, short, orig semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base sporting rear sight that has 4″ staff. Receiver is second type with attached rail and second type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Dust cover is engraved “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL. 95 GRS.” Chamber area of the bbl on the top flat is marked “.50 CAL. EXPRESS”. Receiver also has sgl set trigger. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has trap containing an orig 5-pc brass and steel cleaning rod. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling loops. Standard bbl length for 1876 rifles was 28″ except for the 50-95 which was standard with 26″ bbls. Rifles in this caliber were very popular with north woods and Rocky Mountain hunters for moose and bear and anything else that crossed their paths. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. bbl and magazine tube retain 75-80% orig blue with fine surface etching over the top 3 and 2 side flats; magazine tube also has some fine surface etching; receiver, sideplates and dust cover retain about 80% orig blue, thin on the front side flats; hammer retains strong case colors and the lever faded case colors on the sides, faded and turned dark on the outer faces; wood is sound with a few nicks and scratches and retains about all of its original oil finish; mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-50641 JR267 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1041

1042
$8,625.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 11395. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-75 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse Oct. 7, 1880 and shipped Apr. 11, 1881 to order number “25107”. This rifle was produced and shipped during the height of the Indian wars on the western frontier and likely would have seen service out there under extreme conditions probably with minimal maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 50% thin orig blue with the balance a brown patina; magazine tube is mostly a brown patina; receiver & side plates retain 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas; lever & hammer retain traces of faded case colors; stock has a series of small dings on the left wrist along with a larger bruise, otherwise is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-50592 JR382 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1042

1043
$4,600.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 18574. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, replacement ivory or bone front sight and a replacement Kentucky rifle-style, fine “V” notch, long rear sight and a thick base, spiral knurled, combination tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is 2nd type with 3rd type dust cover. This rifle appears to have been manufactured in about 1881 during the height of the Great Westward Expansion and the Indian wars. Very likely this rifle would have seen frontier service under harsh circumstances with little maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 60-65% dull orig blue with the balance a brown patina; magazine tube and forend cap are mostly a brown patina; receiver retains 30-40% thin, dull blue with the balance a brown patina; stock has two cracks near the buttplate and a gouge in the left wrist, otherwise wood is sound and retains 50-60% orig finish and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore, would make a good shooter. 4-50597 JR384 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1043

1044
$4,600.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10743. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and an 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-60 with rnd bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse Oct.1, 1880 and shipped Nov.2, 1881 to order number “22717”. This rifle also was produced during the height of the Indian wars and likely would have seen hard service on the American frontier, probably with little maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a mottled plummy patina with some fine pitting on the magazine tube; receiver & side plates retain 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas; stock has a chip at the receiver with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine. 4-50593 JR383 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1044

1045
$3,162.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 7247. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, replacement bone or ivory front sight and 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle with rnd bbl, plain trigger, “lid” (which means dust cover), received in warehouse Jan. 21, 1879, changed to “45-60 octagon” and shipped April 5, 1880 to order number 19528. Apparently this rifle had been manufactured in a less desirable caliber which did not sell immediately so when the order for a cal. 45-60 rifle came in they simply changed the bbl & carrier and shipped it. This rifle was produced during the height of the Great Westward Expansion and Indian wars and undoubtedly saw service on the frontier. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the bbl and magazine tube a smooth chocolate brown patina; receiver & side plates are a matching patina with some fine pitting on the left side plate; wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with nicks, dings, scratches & a few gouges and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with very fine pitting. 4-50585 JR385 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1045

1046
$40,250.00

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 106787. Cal. 45-90. Very rare short rifle with extremely rare 23″ oct bbl, 5-cartridge magazine, Lyman ivory bead sporting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “846” and an “S”. The “S” indicates shotgun butt. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 45-90 with 23″ oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman front and rear sights, 5 cartridge magazine and shotgun butt “As per sketch”, received in warehouse Oct. 30, 1895 and shipped the same day to Order number 23424. Also accompanied by a copy of the shipping records book page with the entry for this rifle highlighted. Deluxe ’86 rifles are not uncommon however those with the special order features of this rifle are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear, a couple of small nicks and a few tiny scattered spots of surface discoloration; magazine tube retains about 99% strong orig blue and the magazine cap about 60% orig case colors; receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on the sides, more heavily faded on the top and mostly turned silver on the bottom; hammer retains bright case colors and the lever faded case colors, bright in sheltered areas; buttplate retains about 75% thin blue. Stock has a tiny hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and overall retains about 98% bright, orig piano varnish finish on the buttstock and about 90% on the forearm, showing wear only at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, show very little, if any use. 4-50532 JR38 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1046

1047
$37,375.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 48446. Cal. 50 Express (50-110). Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and a 3-leaf platinum line carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 50-110 with Winchester Express rear sight, received in warehouse Oct. 17, 1890 and shipped same day. Order # not indicated. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce but those with color case hardened receivers in caliber 50 Express are very rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig finish with strong blue in sheltered areas and the balance turned plum; receiver retains most of its orig case colors on the sides & top, brilliant in sheltered areas, especially around the saddle ring stud and right rear gullet, moderately to heavily faded elsewhere; bottom is a dark patina; lever retains strong colors on sides & inside the loops, faded to brown on outer faces; hammer retains dark case colors; wood is sound with some oil staining around top tang, a few light nicks & scratches and retains a fine, professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50623 JR10 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1047

1048
$27,600.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 10897. Cal. 45-70. Wonderful half nickel deluxe ’86 with rare 22″ heavy oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight, “1876” marked ladder rear sight and a Lyman combination tang sight. Top flat of bbl is fully matted with caliber marking on left top flat. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are factory nickel finish. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with 8-3/8″ H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “2890” and “XXX” with an “S”. The “S” signifies shotgun buttplate. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 22″ matted oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, Lyman sporting sights, shotgun butt and half nickel. Received in warehouse Dec. 3, 1887 and shipped two days later to Order #1874. Early 1886 rifles with this many and unusual special order features are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 85-88% orig blue mixed with light patina; magazine tube has a small cleaned spot and retains about 90% orig blue; receiver, overall retains 65-70% orig nickel turning milky; forend cap retains about 85% orig nickel and the buttplate is mostly polished metal with light pitting on the heel. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting and a light ring about 1″ from muzzle. Altogether an extremely rare and desirable ’86 rifle. 4-50538 JR11 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1048

1049
$31,625.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 77399. Cal. 50 Express (50-110). Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Left side of buttstock is hand inscribed “J.S.L.” / “1893”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 50-110, received in warehouse June 16, 1893 and shipped same day to Order #19791. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce but those with color case hardened receivers in caliber 50 Express are very rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong orig blue, turning a little plum; receiver retains most of its orig case colors lightly to moderately faded on sides and top, turned silver on bottom; lever & hammer retain faded case colors turned very dark on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with a few light scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of small scattered spots of pitting. 4-50517 JR9 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1049

1050
$18,400.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 76393. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-90 with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse March 7, 1893 and shipped June 5, 1894 to Order #14672. Standard grade rifles are substantially more common than deluxe & special order rifles but are rarely found with high orig finish. They were a working tool and usually saw hard service with little or no maintenance. The era of this rifle was when business & work were conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy which necessitated these rifles being exposed continuously to hard service and the elements. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with a few small scattered spots of surface rust; receiver retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on sides and top, moderately to heavily faded on bottom; lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors on sides; right side of lever & outer faces are moderately faded; buttplate is faded to silver with brown patina. Wood is sound with a few scattered light nicks & scratches, shows dulling at carry point on forearm, otherwise the wood retains about all of its strong orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50622 JR12 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1050

1051
$16,675.00

RARE SPECIAL ORDER 1ST MODEL DELUXE WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 4215. Cal. 45-90. Rare deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & replacement modern semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has sgl set trigger. Mounted with 3-4X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “106”, “XXX” and “S”. The “S” signifies shotgun butt. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-90 with half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, half magazine and shotgun butt, received in warehouse April 29, 1887 and shipped May 6, 1887 with one other Model 1886 to Order #17045. Special order ’86s are scarce and 1st Model special order rifles are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with sharp edge wear and what appears to be “saddle scabbard wear” with some light discoloration on bottom of round section; receiver retains about 70% faded case colors on sides & top, turned silver on belly; bottom tang colors are strong & bright. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches; buttstock retains about 95% strong, orig piano varnish finish; forearm shows moderate wear with dark staining on lower half and retains about 50% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, slightly frosty bright shiny bore. 4-50602 JR13 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1051

1052
$8,625.00

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 113360. Cal. 45-70. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine, ivory bead Marbles front sight and rifle style ladder rear sight. Mounted with beautiful center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “383”, “XX”, an “S”, and an “R”. The “S” and “R” signifies rubber shotgun buttplate. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, 2/3 magazine and shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, received in warehouse Sept. 25, 1897 and shipped the same day to Order number 16986. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% strong original blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning over the chamber area. Receiver retains 30-40% fading case colors with the balance turned silver. Lever & hammer also retain faded case colors, stronger on the hammer. Wood is sound with a slight touch up on the bottom rear edge of the forearm. Buttstock & forearm have a few minor nicks and scratches with a bruise in the checkering on the wrist and overall retains about 96-98% crisp org piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50643 JR14 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1052

1053
$7,670.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 BIG 50 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 121429. Cal. 50 EX (50-110). Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Marbles No. 3 gold bead front sight & a replacement semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. These big 50 rifles were very popular among North American, Canadian & Alaskan big game hunters. They are capable of taking any North American big game including the big bears of Alaska. This caliber was also particularly favored by English sportsmen for hunting in India & Africa where it was also capable of taking about any of the major dangerous game of those continents. Rifles chambered in this caliber usually saw hard service and are frequently found showing very hard use. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains 65-75% orig blue showing wear over the chamber area & sharp edges; receiver, lever, hammer & buttplate are mostly a gray metal patina; wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore; would make a great shooter. 4-50631 JR303 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1053

1054
$5,175.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 141739. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & altered to flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle appears to have been produced in 1906 when subsistence hunting & self-protection were still a necessity. These big bore rifles were greatly favored by hunters in the north woods, Rocky Mountain region, Canada & Alaska, for their capability to take any North American big game, up to and including the great Alaskan Brown & Polar bears. These standard grade rifles were working tools and frequently saw very hard service under harsh circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-88% orig blue turning plum in areas; magazine tube retains about 95% strong orig blue; receiver retains 60-70% orig blue, strong on the right side around the loading gate, thin on the left side and worn to gray on the top & bottom edges; lever & hammer retain faded case colors turned brown on outer faces of lever; stock has a couple gouges, otherwise wood is sound with the stock retaining about 90% orig varnish and the forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50632 JR306 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1054

1055
$4,600.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 120606. Cal. 40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. These standard grade rifles were daily use working tools for hunting and self-protection and were favored by lawmen for their accuracy & long range capability. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% orig blue with some slight browning on the magazine tube; receiver shows 25-30% shadowy case colors with the balance faded to shiny silver; wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about 95% orig varnish, dull on the wrist & carry point of the forearm. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50554 JR305 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1055

1056
$4,600.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 79875. Cal. 40-82. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 40-82 with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse June 23, 1893 and shipped the next day to order number 20105. These standard rifles were daily use tools, primarily hunting weapons & self-protection arms. They usually are found with little or no orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 90% orig finish turning a little plum with sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a plummy blue patina; receiver retains 50-60% faded case colors, mostly on the left side with the balance a mottled silver patina; stock has a series of small gouges & bruises on the right side with nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-50537 JR304 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1056

1057
$4,025.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 73344. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-90 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse Dec. 17,1892 and shipped Oct. 28,1893 to order number 3063. At the time this rifle was made the west was still wild and hunting & self-protection were a way of life. Arms of that era usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, generally being a smooth gray metal patina; stock has a grain check on the left side, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling and use marks, shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 4-50584 JR307 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1057

1058
$34,500.00

FINE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 144240. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base German silver front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, exceptionally figured American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 44, received in warehouse Aug. 17, 1900 and shipped Aug. 24, 1900 to Order #68770. Also accompanied by a letter dated Aug. 4, 1980 on Rifle Ranch letterhead, J.S. (Jim) Wilkinson, of Prescott, Arizona, addressed to Frank Weymouth of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Prescott, Arizona, wherein this carbine is identified by serial number. Body of the letter states that in about 1950 Roy Dunlap of Tucson, gunsmith & author, purchased wooden cases of Winchester rifles from the Customs warehouse in Nogales, which turned out to be Model 1892 saddle ring carbines. He speculates that they were on the way to Mexico, possibly for Pancho Villa when they were confiscated by Customs where they remained for many years. Mr. Wilkinson states he purchased several of these “rifles” from Mr. Dunlap and resold them but kept the one with the most beautiful wood for his own collection and at the time of this writing it was unfired; signed “Jim Wilkinson”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection; Frank Weymouth Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, new & unfired. Overall retains 98-99%+ crisp orig finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors; right side of receiver has a series of small nicks apparently from the adjacent carbine’s saddle ring stud while in the crate during transport. Buttplate retains 97-98% strong bright blue with only a small spot of wear on the heel and another on the toe. Buttstock has one small nick, otherwise retains virtually all of its crisp orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, unfired. 4-50625 JR41 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1058

1059
$9,200.00

RARE FIRST MONTH OF PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 2624. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 1873 marked, 900-yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Bbl band is thick 1866-73 style. Early ’92 carbines are one of the more difficult Winchester arms to find in orig configuration with orig finish. These light, quick little carbines were instantly adopted for use on horseback & throughout the Western frontier. They usually are found in near relic condition, so to find such an early one with orig finish & in shootable condition is a rarity. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90-92% orig finish, turned a little dull on the bbl with a couple small scratches & turning slightly plum on the magazine tube. Front band retains about 95% orig blue & the forearm band about 40% thin blue. Receiver retains about 90% orig blue, strong on the sides & receiver ring, faded on the top rear edges & thinning on the belly. Top tang is mostly a blue/brown patina. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors & the lever traces of colors. Buttplate is a gray metal patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, a couple of bruises and overall retains a wonderful, smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50557 JR61 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1059

1060
$6,900.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING TRAPPER CARBINE.

SN 852145. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with rare 14″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with a drop of solder added to the blade & a 2000 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain gumwood stock and forearm with straight grip & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a copy of page 41, section III of the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Firearms Curios or Relics list which lists this carbine by SN as being exempt from the controls of Class III items. It can now be sold as a curio under the laws & regulations governing the sale of ordinary firearms. Trapper carbines are quite scarce in the US with the majority of them having been sold for use in South and Central American countries. The majority of those repatriated to the U.S. have been in deplorable, near relic condition. So to find one in completely orig configuration, in usable condition is a rarity. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain a dark blue/brown patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas. Receiver is a brown patina with fine surface etching. Lever & hammer retain traces of blue, being mostly a brown patina. Buttplate is in identical condition. Wood is sound with nicks, scratches & a few dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-50579 JR49 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 1060

1061
$14,375.00

RARE FIRST WEEK OF PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 931. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 44 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse Aug. 4, 1892 and shipped Aug. 11, 1892 to order #2989. These early ’92s are rarely ever found in high orig finish. Immediately upon production they were accepted by the buying public & pressed into service where they became simply working tools for hunting & self defense. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue with a few tiny nicks on the top flat about mid point. Magazine tube retains about all of its orig finish, turning plum. Fore end cap retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 98% orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear, a small scratch on the bottom and some light thinning on the top right rear edge. Hammer retains brilliant case colors & the lever bright case colors on the left side, dark colors on the right and outer faces. Buttplate case colors have turned silver. Stock has a series of small nicks on the left wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains about 98% strong orig finish and the forearm about 70% orig finish, slightly darkened with hand wear around the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. 4-50646 JR60 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1061

1062
$12,075.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 92918. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that identifies this rifle in cal 44 with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in the warehouse May 10, 1898 and shipped Nov. 19, 1898 to Order number 15518. While standard grade rifles are substantially more common than special order or deluxe rifles they are much less common with high original finish. These light little rifles were the working tools of their day and usually saw very hard service. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with only a small spot or two and very faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with a few fine scratches, some minor flaking and a scattered small spot or two of light surface rust; hammer retains bright case colors; lever retains bright case colors on the sides & sheltered areas; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded. Wood is sound with a few small nicks, a scratch on the forearm and retains about 99% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-50636 JR39 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1062

1063
$12,650.00

FINE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKE-DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 16597. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, take-down, altered Lyman hunting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 1-2X, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle as a take-down in caliber 44 with oct bbl & plain trigger. Received in warehouse Sept 15, 1893 and shipped Sept 17, 1894 to order #19339. As is found on this rifle, early take-down models were frequently fitted with “extra finish” wood. The buttstock & forearm on this rifle are highly figured, suitable for a deluxe or special order rifle. It is unusual to find a standard grade ’92 with high orig finish. They were the working tool of their era for both hunting and self protection, generally seeing continuous hard service under harsh circumstances often with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Magazine tube also retains about 98% orig blue with the only losses around the magazine band from take-down action. Receiver retains 93-95% crisp orig blue with faint sharp edge wear & most of the losses from candy striping on the sides. Take-down ring retains about 95% strong orig blue. Lever & hammer retain bright case colors, faded on the outer faces of lever. Buttplate is a cleaned metal patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its strong orig finish, possibly with some light added finish on the buttstock. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use. 4-50633 JR47 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1063

1064
$9,085.00

*VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 173210. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with very rare 22″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, missing the bead and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has a carbine staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with the short rifle 8-3/8″ forearm and straight stock with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum postcard dated June 3, 1975 addressed to Mr. Rholes over the signature of curator T.E. Hall which identifies this rifle in caliber 38 with 22″ oct bbl, plain trigger, shotgun butt, sling ring and Lyman front sight, shipped Nov. 13, 1901. Such short rifles are quite scarce and the special order feature of the sling ring and shotgun butt make it very rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95-96% orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a few scattered spots of surface discoloration; magazine tube retains 96-98% strong orig blue; receiver retains about 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and a halo from the saddle ring with candy striping on both sides; bottom of receiver is mostly worn to bare metal and there are some small spots of rust on top right rear edge; top tang is about 50% blue/gray patina; lever & hammer retain dark case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish with heat crazing and cloth patterns in the finish from apparently being exposed to heat & humidity while wrapped in cloth. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50624 JR40 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1064

1065
$6,325.00

*RARE LATE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 964649. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half magazine, takedown with ivory bead combination front sight & flat top rear sight. Bbl has late style markings. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut buttstock and a very fancy, highly figured forearm. Buttstock has a straight grip with crescent buttplate. This being a rather late rifle, made in about 1926, it was probably someone’s hunting rifle that could be easily transported when disassembled. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue and the forend cap about 95% orig blue; takedown ring shows about 90% bright blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; receiver retains 88-90% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; lever & hammer retains 98-99% bright orig blue and the buttplate is mostly flaked to a dull blue patina; wood is sound with only very few light nicks & scratches and retains 97-98% strong orig varnish with some minor dulling on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; has been fired, but very little. 4-50634 JR312 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1065

1066
$8,337.50

ANTIQUE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 133396. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, with globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. These early ’92s were eagerly sought by cowboys, ranchers, law enforcement, outlaws & just about every frontier citizen. They were the successor to the model 1873 and chambered the same short cartridges compatible with most handguns of the day. They usually saw continuous hard service, frequently with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% crisp orig blue with a few small nicks; takedown ring retains about 96-97% strong orig blue; receiver shows only light sharp edge wear with a few small nicks & scratches on both sides; bottom of the receiver has some very fine flaking; lever & hammer retain bright case colors, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains about 95% orig case colors, moderately faded; stock has a series of small chatter marks on the right side by the buttplate and other small nicks & scratches and overall retains about 95% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use, loading gate retains most of its orig fire blue. 4-50635 JR308 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1066

1067
$4,600.00

SCARCE ANTIQUE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 CARBINE.

SN 44221. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base German silver front sight & 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is special order without staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. This is an unusual carbine in that the staple & ring were standard on carbines and had to be special ordered without them. Obviously Winchester just used a rifle receiver with carbine parts. Very likely this carbine was ordered by a hunter who didn’t want the noisy saddle ring on his hunting gun but did want a short handy rifle for short range hunting. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas turning plum over most of the bbl; magazine tube retains about 95% finish with some area turning plum; receiver retains 10-15% orig blue with the balance worn to a silver brown patina; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded and turning dark on outer faces of lever; buttstock has a gouge in the left wrist with a series of moderate dings, scratches & a bruise and retains about 85% orig finish; forearm, possibly an old replacement, shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50578 JR310 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1067

1068
$2,587.50

ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 41832. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that shows this rifle in cal. 44 with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse April 20,1895 and shipped Jan. 9,1896 to order number 4344. These early 1892s were greatly desired as the successors to the venerable Model 1873 and chambered the same cartridges which were also compatible with most hand guns of the day. They usually saw continuous hard service under adverse circumstances and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% plummy brown patina with sharp edge wear; receiver retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth plummy blue/brown patina; wood is sound with a fine hand worn patina and may have been waxed, possibly lightly sanded. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-50595 JR311 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1068

1069
$2,070.00

ANTIQUE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3426. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. These early ’92s were eagerly sought by folks from just about every walk of life, especially on the American frontier where these handy, light rifles were a substantial improvement over their predecessors; the model 1873. For the cowboys, outlaws & lawmen, they were greatly desired because they chambered cartridges compatible with most hand guns of the day. These rifles were daily use working tools and usually saw very hard service under harsh circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth brownish/silver patina on the bbl & magazine tube and a gray metal patina on the receiver; lever, hammer & buttplate are also a gray patina with some light pitting on the buttplate tang; stock is missing a sliver & chip by the top tang with a short hairline back of the top tang, otherwise wood is sound and shows a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with light orange peel pitting. 4-50583 JR309 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1069

1070
$20,125.00

VERY RARE 1ST MODEL DELUXE WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 4176. Cal. 38-55. Rare 1st model ’94 in very rare deluxe configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine Sheared front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has the exposed guide screw heads found only on the very early ’94s. These screws retaining the cartridge guides were attached toward the rear end of the guide that proved to be not very effective which allowed the guides to loosen. After a short production run the guide screws were inserted internally at about midpoint on the guide rails which system remains in production today nearly 120 years later. Left side of receiver is factory engraved with the intertwined initials “AJS” in Old English style. Mounted with 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1820”, “XX” and “RB”. Matching assembly is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Left side of upper & lower tangs, under the wood are also stamped “R.F. ENEWOLD” in tiny letters and again in larger letters on rear face of buttstock under the wood. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter and a Cody Firearms Museum records office worksheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 38-55 with 24″ oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, stock 1″ short, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate and engraved “AJS” on frame, received in warehouse April 8, 1895 and shipped the next day to order #9338. These early ’94s are rarely found with high orig finish. They were the first Winchesters chambered for the “new” higher velocity cartridges in a handy, lightweight rifle. They saw immediate acceptance from the buying public and have been employed as hunting & self defense arms ever since. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, R.F. Enewold was Robert F. Enewold of Reno, NV who was known to have regularly stamped firearms that passed through his shop with his name. A picture in the referenced publication on page 141 shows an identical stamping tothe one on this rifle. A Google search disclosed reports of several other firearms bearing the identical stamps. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with sharp edge wear, a few small nicks & slight dulling. Receiver retains 65-70% orig blue with candy striping on the sides and thinning over the top & bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever bright case colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with usual nicks & scratches, a few light bruises in the checkering & overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Buttplate has a couple small chips in the toe not affecting the wood. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-50558 JR45 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1070

1071
$34,500.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10686. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful deluxe ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, full buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 3X plus center crotch, flame & burl grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2408” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The number in the top tang channel is correct and orig but, unusually stamped upside down. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 38-55 with oct bbl, plain trigger and checkered stock with pistol grip, received in warehouse Nov 21, 1895 and shipped Nov 26, 1895 to order #1022. Also accompanied by a copy of a page from the Winchester shipping records with the entry for this rifle highlighted. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear around the muzzle and one or two tiny nicks. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear, some minor flaking and slight thinning on the bottom at the carry point. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, lightly faded on outer faces of lever. Buttplate retains 95-96% bright to brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and overall retains about 98% crisp, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. 4-50750 JR43 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1071

1073
$24,150.00

RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE-DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 17725. Cal. 30 WCF(30-30). Unusual, early deluxe ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, take-down half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has light foliate arabesque scroll engraving on both sides with matching patterns on top edge, receiver ring and top tang with fan patterns around the lever plate opening. Left side of receiver has been drilled and tapped for receiver sight. Mounted with about 2X flame and shell grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and checkered straight grip with crescent buttplate. Lower tang is without assembly numbers & neither does the buttstock or buttplate have assembly numbers. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 30 with oct bbl, plain trigger, fancy checkered stock, take-down and “engraved: $1.60”, received in warehouse May 15, 1897 and shipped same day to order #7310. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98-99% crisp orig factory blue & the magazine tube about 95% strong orig blue with losses from take-down around the magazine band. Receiver retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few small, very light scratches. Hammer retains dark case colors & the lever brilliant case colors on the sides, fading on the outer faces. Both sides of take-down ring have small dents and it appears that it may have been refinished. Buttplate retains about all of its strong orig case colors, lightly faded. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Forearm retains 60-70% orig varnish finish with touch up varnish on the rear 1/3. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use, if any at all. Given that this rifle was shipped in 1897 and was manufactured in 1895 it probably was a factory exhibit piece for the intervening two years. 4-50576 JR48 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1073

1074
$16,675.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

SN 312810. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Spectacular custom carbine with orig 20″ bbl, full length forearm with horn schnable tip and two bands with European style sling loop through the forearm. Square base front sight & European style 2-leaf, 1 folding, 1 standing rear sight. Receiver is without stud & ring. Mounted with very highly figured European walnut, uncheckered forearm with about 34-line per inch checkered, capped pistol grip buttstock that has European style shadow cheek piece and serrated horn buttplate. Buttstock has a European style narrow sling loop on the bottom. Receiver, lever, middle bbl band and front sling loop are French gray finish and spectacularly engraved with full coverage, incredibly fine, foliate arabesque patterns and various small border patterns. No indication as to the artist or where the work was accomplished, but it appears to be European in origin. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in 30 cal. with plain pistol grip stock and no sling ring, received in warehouse August 14, 1906 and shipped the next day. Repaired and returned March 12, 1907. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its custom metal finish. Wood is sound and retains about all of its beautiful custom oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-50626 JR56 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1074

1075
$5,462.50

EARLY DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 20041. Cal. 38-55. Second year production 94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold bead Sheard front sight, flat top rear sight & locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 2-3X burl & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “3653” & “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock along with “94” & inside toe of buttplate. These early 94s are rarely found with deluxe configuration, they were simply too expensive for the ordinary working man to afford. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 38-55 with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and Lyman rear sight received in warehouse Mar. 11, 1897 and shipped same day to order number “4083”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 60-70% thin orig blue turning to medium patina on the magazine tube; receiver retains 60-70% thin orig blue on the sides with the top & bottom edges worn to bare metal; lever & hammer are also a gray patina; buttstock has a crack in the toe through the bottom buttplate screw hole, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy use and retains a dark restored finish with dark oil staining around the wrist. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine, frosty in the grooves. 4-50599 JR313 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1075

1076
$4,887.50

ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 14742. Cal. 25-35. Second year production model ’94 in a newly introduced caliber. Rifle has 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, express front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of bbl, receiver & bolt have British proofs. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The model 1894 introduced in 1894 and was originally chambered only for the 32-40 & 38-55 cartridges. The 25-35 was introduced in 1895, the same year this rifle was produced. This rifle was special ordered with the shotgun butt and, as is apparent, was exported to England, probably as a small game rifle for an English sportsman. It likely would have been used in India or Africa for camp meat or other small trophy game. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with one area turning plum on magazine tube; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, a few light nicks & scratches and the loading gate retains about 90% fire blue; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, turning brown on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains 75-80% orig blue with spots of surface rust, showing wear at the heel & toe; stock has three small gouges at the bottom with a series of small nicks, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of its professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore. 4-50547 JR314 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1076

1077
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 168999. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, with half nickel front sight with screw & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle would likely have been someone’s hunting rifle that could have easily been transported in the disassembled configuration. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear, a few minor scratches and one small area of light rust just forward of the rear sight; magazine tube retains 95-97% orig blue with some minor surface discoloration; receiver & takedown ring retain about 93-95% orig blue with a lightly cleaned area on the right side & light sharp edge wear with some very fine scratches on the left side; lever & hammer retain strong case colors on the sides & sheltered areas, having mostly faded on the outer faces; buttplate retains smokey case colors; stock has a few nicks & scratches with a small gouge on the wrist and retains about 95% bright orig varnish with some dulling on the wrist; forearm shows wear on the carry point and retains about 70-75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50559 JR315 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1077

1078
$4,600.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 259976. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight partially filed flat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue showing edge wear and thinning over the top & bottom; lever retains bright case colors on the sides with faded case colors in sheltered areas, turning silver on outer faces; hammer retains dark case colors, buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded; wood is sound with a few small nicks on the left side and light nicks & scratches elsewhere and retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50637 JR386 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1078

1079
$4,025.00

*LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1085765. Cal. 25-35, Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, ivory bead combination front sight, slot blank in rear seat & a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent butt plate. It appears that this rifle was produced in about 1932, just near the end of rifle production. These rifles are reasonably scarce especially in orig configuration with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98-99% crisp, orig factory blue; forend cap retains about 99% orig blue; receiver, lever & buttplate retain 10-15% orig blue with the balance having flaked, not worn, to a dark patina and shows light sharp edge ware; wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, a little heavier on the forearm, with the butt stock retaining about 95% orig varnish and the forearm about 92%; mechanics are crisp; very bright shiny bore. 4-50649 JR376 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1079

1080
$4,600.00

*PRE-WWII WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 820414. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with nicely figured gum wood stock & forearm with straight grip & carbine buttplate. Gum wood is one of Colt’s experiments with wood other than walnut. Although there were quite a number of carbines produced with gum wood stock & forearm it apparently was not enthusiastically received by the buying public and ultimately discontinued. Gum wood is somewhat more soft and lighter than walnut and therefore much more easily damaged. Those arms fitted with gum wood are usually found with only fair condition wood. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with a couple small spots of surface rust; receiver retains 50-60% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium/dark patina; right side of receiver has two to three small scratches and shows very fine sharp edge wear; wood is sound with a few small nicks & dings and retains a dark walnut stained finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; appears to be new & unfired. Bolt face retains virtually all of its orig factory blue and loading gate about all of its orig fire blue. 4-50522 JR318 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1080

1081
$3,162.50

EARLY 1ST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 4666. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, German silver front sight on a square base & 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in cal. 32-40, received in warehouse Aug. 27, 1895 and shipped March 14, 1896 to order number 7533. The Model 1894 was Winchester’s fist model made especially for smokeless powder cartridges. It was introduced in calibers 32-40 & 38-55 only with other calibers following in 1895 and later. The Model ’94 became the single most popular lever action firearm in history with several million produced by the end of the 20th century. There are claims that the Model ’94 has killed more game than all other center fire rifles combined. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas with the metal overall being a smooth plummy patina with an area of light rust on the bbl over the address area; wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches; buttstock retains most of a fine old restored finish; forearm is a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50743 JR316 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1081

1082
$2,875.00

*POST-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL ’94 CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER GENE GRAVES.

SN 1309231. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, ramp front sight with hood and semi-buckhorn rifle rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, slab-sawed American walnut with long wood forearm and straight stock that has serrated steel buttplate. Accompanied by a 4″ x 2″ manila string tag with hand written notation “MODEL 94 WIN. / PRE-WAR II CARBINE / “GENE GRAVES” / CAL. 30 W.C.F. / MFG. DATE.-1941″. Also accompanied by a small string tag, marked on one side “DPS 25593 / ISSUED / 1954” and on the other side “TEXAS / RANGER / WITH / BLUE CARD”. Overwritten in ink is “MFG 1941”. Both tags are very old and yellowed with wrinkles & creases. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig blue with a few light scratches and sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with a long scratch on the buttstock, a few light nicks & bruises with a larger bruise on forearm and overall retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50667 JR491 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1082

1083
$2,875.00

*PRE-WWII WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 947568. Cal. 32 WS. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, ivory bead front sight & 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98-99% strong orig blue; receiver retains 93-95% dull orig finish from flaked blue; lever & hammer retain about 60% orig blue; wood has a few nicks & scratches, is sound and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a little roughness in the grooves. 4-50594 JR317 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1083

1084
$4,025.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 26620. Cal. 40-72. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with black insert, schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 40-72 with oct bbl and plain trigger, received in warehouse May 19, 1900 and shipped Mar. 2, 1903 to order number 179426. This rifle is chambered for a cartridge that was very popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s as a hunting cartridge, especially for big game such as elk, moose and bear. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and a couple tiny nicks; receiver retains 88-90% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas showing light wear elsewhere; wood is sound with light handling and use nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 95% orig varnish and the forearm mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-50680 JR387 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1084

1085
$0.00

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED 1ST MODEL HOTCHKISS SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 303. Cal. 45-50. Standard carbine with 24″ rnd bbl, rectangular base blade front sight and 1400 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl has the usual “VP” & Eagle proofs with a tiny “U.S.” over the chamber area. Left top side of receiver has the usual markings. Mounted in a 1-pc, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut stock with single band & nickeled brass forend cap with recesses for two pieces of a cleaning rod which are not present. Left side of stock has a stud & ring and a crisp “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche over the date “1878”. Trigger guard is 1-pc and it has a musket style buttplate without trap. Right side of the stock has the rotating cutoff/safety. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this Hotchkiss as a “musket”, U.S., received in warehouse May 24, 1879 and shipped same day to order #14221. The letter actually states that it was shipped May 24, 1897 which is obviously a dyslectic mistake by the typist, which was verified by phone. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 6,419 1st model Hotchkiss arms produced in three styles, sporting rifle, musket and carbine. The first model had the lowest production of all the Hotchkiss arms and are rarely found with high original finish as they were all issued and used by the Cavalry during the Indian Wars period. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new and unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its spectacular orig factory finish with bright blue and crisp new wood. Bolt body and interior action remain bright metal and the forend cap retains virtually all of its orig nickel. Buttplate retains virtually all of its brilliant orig blue. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. This is likely the finest 1st Model Hotchkiss carbine extant. 4-50533 JR42 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1085

1086
$4,600.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 74910. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 28″ tapered oct #1 weight bbl, Rocky Mtn front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is color cased hardened. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with black insert, schnable tip forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in “44 W caliber”, 28″ oct #1 bbl and plain trigger. Received in warehouse Nov 9, 1898 and shipped May 12, 1899 to order #27934. While low wall rifles are not uncommon, finding one in .44 cal is quite scarce, especially one with high orig finish. These small, light rifles were simply hunting rifles and usually saw continuous hard service, frequently with little maintenance. Exposure to the ultra violet rays of sunshine also rapidly fades the case colors. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a few spots of pitting toward the muzzle and very light sharp edge wear. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, strong and bright on the sides and top, more faded on the tang and bottom & overall retains 75-80% orig factory lacquer. Breech block also retains bright case colors. Lever & hammer retain dark case colors and the buttplate, faded case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and 2 small circles on the buttstock and overall the buttstock retains about 98% orig finish. Forearm has numerous light nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50630 JR44 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1086

1087
$3,737.50

WINCHESTER MODEL 98 SALUTE CANNON WITH AMMUNITION.

SN 20590. Cal. 10 ga. Blank. 12″ Blued steel bbl is in Japanned cast iron carriage. Bbl is marked “Not for Ball”, with Winchester information, and SN “20590”. Sides of carriage are embossed “W. R. A. Co.” “TRADEMARK” “MADE IN U.S.A.”. Cannon comes with two full boxes of Winchester black powder blanks. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 90% blue with light freckling overall. Carriage retains nearly all of its orig black Japanned finish. 4-50785 MGM154 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1087

1088
$8,050.00

RARE WINCHESTER ADVERTISING 5-PANEL SETS, 10 PANELS IN ALL.

Rare double sided Winchester advertising panels that came from the company in 5-panel sets. These panels are all very nicely framed with one side visible, suitable for gun room display. They measure about 41″ x 20″ vertical images all in nice glass fronted wood frames with archive sealed back sides. Eight of the 10 panels exhibit Winchester rifles including the Models 90, 94, 02, 03, 04, 06, self loading rifles and 95. The other two panels show various rifle cartridges and are framed in barn wood. All 10 panels are on a gray/green background with large red “WINCHESTER” at the top with black lettering and a color image of the various rifles and cartridges. One set is from the August 3-9, 1922 series which has 3-panels with the Model 94, 95 & self loading rifles with cartridge panels on each end as pictured on pg. 129 of the book Winchester Rarities, Webster. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Images are all fine with a few spots of minor foxing and some minor water staining on two of the 22 rifle panels. Frames are all generally fine. A rare opportunity that seldom comes along. 4-50783 JR503 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1088

1089
$32,200.00

IMPORTANT WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 DOUBLE-W CARTRIDGE BOARD IN ORIGINAL FRAME.

SN 905. Very Fine cartridge board with history to a Muskogee, Oklahoma hardware store. Overall dimensions are 57-1/4″ x 40″ with 49″ x 32″ exposed image. Board has 182 cartridges, shot shells & bullets and ten glass top primer & cap tins. Center image is by famous artist A.B. Frost depicting two North Woods hunters and their dead bear with one hunter standing and the other sitting on a log with both their rifles leaning on the log. Left center of the board has the image of a flying mallard drake and right center a bull moose head. This board was discovered in the mid-1960s in a hardware store in Muskogee, Oklahoma and purchased by Johnnie Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas in about 1965. He sold it to Mr. Rholes in about 1990. Accompanied by a hand-written letter from Mr. Smith to Mr. Rholes detailing this information. Paper backing has a black & white label exhorting the owner to display it in a prominent spot. Paper backing also has SN 905. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. This cartridge board hung in Tommy’s office for many years and was a personal and family favorite. CONDITION: Very fine. Board is completely intact with all orig cartridges present and only one having been reattached; all the ammunition is lightly oxidized but fine; bullets show no white oxidation; paper patches are dark brownish color; images are lightly faded but very sharp with the red lettering still clean & sharp, only moderately faded, with light soil and fly specks. Frame is fine with some of the gold jesso lining lightly faded. Orig paper backing is dark brown but completely intact as is the label. 4-50778 JR494 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1089

1090
$7,475.00

DESIRABLE LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS WINCHESTER PARTS, SIGHTS & SCREWS.

Small cabinet contains large number of miscellaneous Winchester tang screws; 4-1/2 sets deluxe swivels for late lever action & bolt action rifles; three deluxe swivel bases; 1-1/2 set orig sling hooks; large numbers of misc. screws and plug screws; several 92, 94 and other firing pins; a 73 bolt, 73 timing springs, a case colored hammer; checkered steel buttplate; a late plastic buttplate, saddle ring staples, studs & rings; Winchester forearm escutcheons and a few parts for Model 1890 and a pre-war M-70 safety, also includes several of modern sling swivels & studs; ’73 parts consist of a lever, carrier, carrier arm, lever lock, hammer stirrup, a 3rd type dust cover with catch and a trapper carbine forearm. Small compartmented plastic parts box with bbl bands, 2 hammers, 4 forend caps, loading gates, a fixed style tang sight, 2 magazine followers, 2 magazine plugs, a set of sling hooks, and a variety of screws. Also accompanying are 3 1886 magazine tubes with 1 spring, 2 small bore takedown tubes, probably for Model 1892s, 6 other magazine tubes of various diameters that appear to be for 1892s and a 22 cal. magazine tube with 2 bands. In addition there is a carbine butt stock with buttplate that is extremely fine and a rifle buttstock with crescent buttplate that is fine. There is also a matching carbine forearm and bbl band and 8-3/8″ rifle forearm for short rifle and a 7-3/4″ rifle forearm, along with 4 magazine springs. In addition there are 8 sections of Winchester style cleaning rod, 4 of which appear to be reproduction. Additionally, approx. 30 rifle & carbine rear sights & tang sights, front sights, elevators and tang sight apertures. As follows is a nearly complete list. 1) Two 1886 Lyman combination tang sights; 2) Another 1886 Lyman tang sight with sight disk; 3) Four 1892/94 locking Lyman combination tang sights; 4) Five orig 1873/76 short semi-buckhorn rear sights with checkered edges; 5) One 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight; 6) One orig & one reproduction 1876 marked ladder rear sights; 7) One 3-leaf platinum line carbine rear sight; 8) Three 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sights; 9) Three 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sights; 10) Five misc. open rear sights; 11) One Model ’03 rear sight; 12) About twelve misc. front sights, including one ivory bead hunting front sight and several German silver Rocky Mountain front sights and a large number of front sight bases and parts; 13) About 20 elevators; 14) Five front sight hoods; 15) About fifteen tang sight apertures; 16) About six slot blanks; 17) Three sets of Lyman 17A front sight inserts in orig cans; 18) Two globe front sights; 19) Several tang sight screw sets; 20) Other reproduction sights & parts. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Parts and sights are generally fine. Some of the older screws are slightly damaged. Forearm is worn and oil stained. Additional stocks and forearms appear to be fine. 4-50790, 50790-2 JR482 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1090

1091
$3,737.50

LATE FULL 2-PC BOX OF WINCHESTER 44 RIMFIRE HENRY CARTRIDGES.

1920s-30s 2-pc box of 44 flat RF Henry cartridges with medium green label and a picture of a cartridge with grease groove on the lid. It is referred to as a “full wrap” box with orange wraparound end labels and a large red “W”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. One end label is still sealed. Labels show light wear and light soil being mostly intact. Box is solid except for a small break in the top edge of one end. Ammunition is fine. 4-50788 JR473 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1091

1092
$2,300.00

LOT OF NINE BOXES OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL CAL 45 REVOLVER CARTRIDGES.

Great lot of orig military issue Colt Single Action Army revolver cartridges; including eight full boxes and one partial with seven different dates of manufacture. Dates are 1 box 1873; 2 boxes 1874; one box 1875; one box 1877; one full box and one partial box 1878; one box 1880 and one box 1884. Obviously the box dated 1873 is the first year for the Colt Single Action Army and one of the most rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: All full boxes are extremely fine with most wrapped in plastic and still sealed. The partial box is missing the entire top and contains two orig inside primed copper case cartridges. 4-50786 JR477 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1092

1093
$1,150.00

LOT OF EIGHT BOXES HANDGUN AMMUNITION BY WINCHESTER AND OTHERS.

1). Full box Winchester 38 WCF similar to a box of 44 WCF pictured on p. 66 of One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxes, 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey. Label is nearly identical, but with a 38 WCF cartridge line drawing, without headstamp. Box has a red band marked on one end “38 CAL. / WINCHESTER C.F.”. 2). Two boxes of Winchester 44 WCF, 3rd type boxes with line drawing of headstamped cartridge on the green & black label with kraft color band that has the line drawing of a Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring carbine. One box has a slightly darker label than the other and the band is reversed on the one with darker label. 3). Full box Winchester 44 RF Short cartridges. Box has green label with line drawing of cartridge with graphics in an arch at the top and the Oct. 24,1871 patent date. Center of label is marked “SHORT / FOR PISTOLS”. Box has an orange band printed on both sides and one end “44 SHORT. R.F.” 4). Two 2-pc boxes Remington UMC 45 S&W Schofield ammunition. Boxes have blue labels with black lettering and the red Remington/UMC trademark dot. Both boxes are marked on the ends “BLACK POWDER”. 5). One full box UMC 44 WCF ammunition. Box has medium green & black label with matching color band and is still partially sealed. Box has rnd corners with the line drawing of cartridge on top. 6). Full 2-pc box of western 44 WCF ammunition. Box has a medium green label with black printing and the “western” trademark red & white diamond in the center. It has a full red band with black printing and is still mostly sealed. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1. Box is open but full and wrapped in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. Label shows several areas of wear with light soil. Red band is missing about 3″ on one side. 2). One box is sealed showing moderate wear with light soil. The open box has one sealed end showing very little wear and light soil with some light foxing. Both boxes are sealed in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 3). Fair to good. Label shows considerable wear but is still completely legible. One side of the band is intact with orange band missing only a few small chips. Box appears to have one broken corner in the lid. Sealed in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 4). Both boxes are open, one with scotch tape around the band which is also missing about 40% of the band. Top label of that box shows two cleaned areas with heavy soil. Lid has three repaired corners.Ammunition is fine. The other box is wrapped in plastic showing only a little wear with moderate soil and missing about 1″ of its band. Ammunition was not examined. 5). About good. Label is completely intact showing light fading. Band is open on one side and one end. Ammunition was not examined. 6). Very good. Label shows very light wear with moderate soil. Band has bug damage around the bottom edges on both ends and one side, not affecting the printing. Sealed in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 4-50787 JR478 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1093

1094
$8,337.50

LOT OF ABOUT 32 TWO PIECE BOXES OF MOSTLY WINCHESTER RIFLE AMMUNITION.

1). Six boxes of 50-110 Express cartridges: Five boxes are by Winchester, one with orange label, one rare box with blue label, a very scarce rnd corner box with armored primers, a scarce box of factory shot cartridges with orange label and tiny red & white overlabel “chilled shot”, another rnd corner box of virgin primed brass and a UMC box containing eleven rounds of 50-115 Bullard with unmarked heads & nine rounds of UMC 50-110 H.V. 2). Seven boxes mostly Winchester 2-pc boxes of 1886 ammunition: Two orange label boxes of 33 cal, one square corner box 45-90 with red side label, one rnd corner box UMC 45-90 with pale green label and rnd seal on the back, one rnd corner box Winchester 45-85, one rnd corner box Winchester 40-82 and one square corner blue label box 45-70. 3). Six boxes mostly Winchester 2-pc boxes 1876 ammunition: Three Winchester boxes 45-75, two square corner and one rnd corner, one Winchester rnd corner box 40-60, one UMC box 40-60 and one square corner UMC box marked on the side label, on the line drawing of the cartridge “.50-95 COLT’S / NEW LIGHTNING MAGAZINE / EXPRESS”. 4). Four orange label, one purple label & one green label 2-pc boxes Winchester ammunition for Model 1895 Winchesters: One 40-72, one 405, one 35 Winchester, one 30 Gov’t 06 and a green label box of nineteen rounds 30-40. Purple label box of 30-40 appears to be sealed. 5). Five 2-pc Winchester boxes of ammunition for Model 1894 rifles: Two orange label boxes, one for 25-35 and the other for 30-30, one red label rnd corner box for 30-30 and one green label square corner box for 32-40. 6). Three 2-pc 50-rd boxes ammunition for 1892 rifles: (A) Green label square corner box of 32-20 by Winchester. (B) Square corner box western 25-20 86gr, green label, yellow band. (C) Remington UMC rnd corner box 25-20 kraft colored box, label and band. Box mostly sealed. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Boxes are generally good showing light wear & tear with light to moderate soil. Blue label and shot cartridge boxes are extremely fine. 2). Boxes are fair to very fine, a couple with tape. Ammunition is all fine. 3). Boxes are generally good to fine with a couple of blown corners, moderate fading and light to moderate soil. The box of 50-95 shows a bright label with edge wear and one blown corner in the lid. All 6 boxes are sealed in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 4). The four orange label boxes are fine, none sealed, the 405 box heavily faded. Green label box heavily faded and soiled. Orange label boxes are wrapped in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 30-40 box has a small tear on one bottom end moderately to heavily faded with light soil. Purple label box appears to be very fine with yellowing to the box body and light to moderate soil. 5). 25-35 box appears to be sealed, lightly faded on top label. 30-30 box open with one blown corner in the lid showing moderate fading and heavy soil, fine ammunition, red label box is open but fine, green label box has moderately faded top label with yellowed box body and light foxing. Three boxes sealed in plastic, so ammunition was not examined. 6). (A) Top label lightly faded with moderate soil. One end of band on bottom missing. Ammo fine. (B) Label lightly faded, one corner and both ends of lid repaired, yellow label fine, ammunition fine. (C) Box moderately soiled with bug damage on one corner. 4-50789 JR479 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1094

1095
$10,350.00

EXTREMELY RARE FULL BOX OF NEW HAVEN ARMS “MILITARY” 44 RIMFIRE HENRY CARTRIDGES.

This box was produced during the Civil War Era, 1863-1865, and very few survive intact today with orig ammunition. This box is the type referred to as a “military” box with “wide 4s”. Box is 2-pc style made from kraft colored cardboard with medium green label and black printing with fancy border. This box is also known as the 2nd variation military box. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Label is complete showing light wear in a few areas where it apparently was in a lower level in the orig case and rubbed against the bottom of the box above. Box is completely sound with light water staining around the bottom and light soil. An extremely rare and hard to find orig box. Box is sealed in plastic so cartridges were not examined. Cartridges are all correct and orig “Raised H in circle” headstamp, short case, flat bullet. 4-51035 JR461 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1095

1096
$0.00

RARE FULL 2-PC BOX OF 44 RF HENRY CARTRIDGES WITH BOX MARKED FOR THE MODEL 1866.

Very rare box with pea green label and black lettering with line drawing of a 44 Rimfire cartridge with grease groove, overstamped “44 FLAT”. Top of the label has arched graphics with October 31, 1871 patent date. Center of the label is printed in very large lettering “WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866”. Box has a matching pea green band with black lettering, marked on each end “.44 FLAT R.F.”. According to One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxed 1856-1956, Giles & Shuey, this is the only known label specifically directed to the Model 1866. According the referenced publication this box was produced 1898-1905. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Label has a couple of small chips and a few light wear spots which do not overly affect the graphics. Band shows light water staining with fading on one end and missing about 2″ on one side. Label & band are lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil. Box is sealed in plastic and cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51036 JR460 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1096

1097
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Catalog states “Factory sealed in plastic wrap”. It should say “Factory sealed and in plastic wrap”.

FULL SEALED BOX OF UMC 44 RUSSIAN CARTRIDGES.

Orig 2-pc box that has light blue label with black lettering and the line drawing of a Smith & Wesson, 1st Model, Russian Single Action Revolver. Box is covered with plaid paper and an orange band. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Top label is lightly faded but completely intact with 3 or 4 small spots of wear, not affecting the image or writing. Band has a couple small breaks but is intact and box is factory sealed in plastic wrap. 4-51037 JR458 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1097

1098
$0.00

RARE FULL 2ND TYPE WINCHESTER BOX OF 44 WCF CARTRIDGES.

Extremely rare 2-pc box with 2nd type label. There are only 2 or 3 first type boxes known making this type box the earliest available to collectors. This orig 2-pc box is constructed from kraft colored cardboard, with medium green top label that has the line drawing of the earliest style 44 WCF cartridges with exposed grease groove on the bullet and no headstamp. Drawing is overstamped “MODEL / WINCHESTER / 1873”. Label wraps over one end and is marked “44 / WINCHESTER MODEL, 1873. / CENTRAL FIRE”. These boxes were produced in the period 1876-1877 and very few survive today in any condition, let alone undamaged. PROVENANCE: Ray T. Giles Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Box is completely intact. Label is also extremely fine with strong bright green and crisp black lettering with a few wear spots just as it would have come out of the case from the factory. End label is completely intact with one small ding in the top edge. Paper wrapping on the box is slightly yellowed. Box is sealed in plastic, so cartridges were not examined but are guaranteed to be correct & orig. 4-51038 JR459 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1098

1099
$0.00

SCARCE FULL SEALED BOX OF 45 COLT CARTRIDGES BY WINCHESTER.

Two piece 1920s box of 45 Colt cartridges with bright green top label with black lettering and full wrap orange end labels with black lettering and a large red “W” on each end. Box is Kraft colored cardboard with half moon cuts on each side. This was the last of the 2-pc boxes produced by Winchester and remained in production until about 1940. Top label reads “For Colt Double Action and Single Action Army and New Service Arms”. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Top label shows a couple of small spots of light soil also with some extremely minor, light wear. Orange wrap-around labels are very lightly faded but completely intact with very light wear on the bottom with light soil. Box is lightly yellowed. Undoubtedly this box was removed from a case of these cartridges in recent years. 4-50314 JR323 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1099

1100
$37,375.00

RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 POCKET MODEL TARGET VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1661. Cal. 31. Blue & silver finish with rare 6-3/8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight, with fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of bbl has the New Haven address and Feb. 14, 1854 patent date Frame is silver plated gun metal (bronze) with typical sparse factory engraving consisting of shaded foliate arabesque patterns which extend over the top of the frame, around the hammer slot and down the back strap. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN is on the left side of the butt strap and inside each grip. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms There were only about 225 No. 1 pistols produced with 6″ bbl. Of these 225 guns produced in this barrel length, few could have survived in such high condition. Our company has sold several of the finest Volcanic collections in past ten years and only had two examples in 6”(SN 502, 553), and neither close to this condition. While these pistols are occasionally encountered they are rarely ever found plated & engraved with any appreciable amount of orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine retain 75-80% glossy orig blue with light surface rust; receiver, sideplates, front & back straps retain 88-90% strong orig silver with sharp, clean edges; hammer retains dark case colors and the lever 50-60% orig blue turning brown. Grips show light edge wear with some minor dings on the bottom edges and overall retain about 97-98% crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with pitting in the grooves. An exceptionally rare, high condition Volcanic. 8-76377 JR167 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1100

1101
$24,150.00

RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1740. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and German silver pin front sight. Fixed rear sight is in the dovetail on top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. The silver plated gun metal (bronze) frame and side plates are factory engraved in standard patterns which consist of light foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top three flats and down the backstrap, all without shaded background. Serial number is found on the right side of butt strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced during the period 1855-1857. Although these pistols had a short production life their place in history is well documented as being one of the close predecessors of the venerable Henry Model 1860 lever action rifle which ultimately evolved into the Winchester dynasty. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine retain 50-60% orig blue mixed with flaked medium patina and some fine pinprick pitting on the loading sleeve; frame & side plates retain 15-20% thin silver plating with the exposed gun metal a dark mustard patina; frame & side plates show sharp edges with very little wear; right grip has a hairline near the toe, otherwise grips are sound with nicks & scratches, a couple small gouges on the left side and retain about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 small spots of pitting. 4-50322 JR326 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1101

1102
$21,850.00

VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 248. Cal. 31. All steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine and full ribs with tiny pin front sight and pinched post, v-notch rear sight on top flat of frame. Mounted with bag-shaped smooth rosewood grips that are matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the Smith & Wesson, Norwich, CT. address with Feb. 14, 1854 patent date on the left side flat and “CAST-STEEL” on right side flat. Frame and side plates are nicely engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls without background shading. Top side flats and top of receiver ring are nicely engraved in foliate pattern with a flower blossom and leaf patterns on the backstrap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,200 of these scarce pistols produced 1854-1855. Very few survive today and of those extremely few are completely orig with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine retain about 50% orig brown finish showing sharp edge wear; frame, side plates and grip frame show a gray metal patina; grips are sound with a couple of light mars and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, lever is a little loose; strong frosty bore. 4-50323 JR327 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1102

1104
$69,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE FULL NICKEL ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9389. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine, late style square back German silver front sight and late style 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with very unusual deluxe, uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip and late style crescent buttplate with sharp heel and trap that contains a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. SN was observed in the usual places, on top flat of bbl between receiver & rear sight, on left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve is marked with assembly number “91”. The matching assembly number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Receiver is engraved by Samuel Hoggson with a bird dog on point on left side surrounded by very well-executed foliate arabesque patterns and a dbl border. Right side of receiver is engraved with a large panel of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns which are also on the top three flats of the receiver, around rear edge and on top tang. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. Left side of buttstock & left side of bbl are mounted with factory installed sling swivels. This rifle, identified by SN, is pictured full length, both sides, on pp. 174 & 175, and closeup photos of left side on pp. 149 & 176 with credit to the Norm Vegely Collection in the book The Henry Rifle, Quick. Mr. Quick, in the referenced publication, states that plated & engraved rifles were common in the early production of this model but as the Civil War progressed “the manufacture of specially embellished and plated rifles declined. At the peak of production, during the Civil War, it has been reported that the company discouraged the placing of such special-feature orders.” A copy of the referenced book accompanies this rifle. This rifle would have been produced in about 1865, probably just around the end of the Civil War. It seems likely that it would have been ordered by someone of importance or as a presentation for a high ranking military officer or civilian official. Regardless, it is a most rare & unusual Henry rifle with deluxe wood. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with some light wear on the carry point on the bottom of the magazine and edges of the receiver. The loading sleeve shows areas of flaking to bare metal which has turned to a dark patina. Stock has a repaired chip at the top left side of the tang, at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a series of tiny gouges & scratches by the left heel and retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting turning dark in the grooves. 4-50317 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 1104

1105
$16,675.00

HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9662. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine, replacement brass front sight and a replacement 900-yd Henry style ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl has a large Henry’s patent 2-line address and serial number in the usual place, back of the rear sight. Matching serial number is also found on left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round section of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with a nearly microscopic, spurious assembly number “2973” versus usual sized font and there is no corresponding assembly number on rear face of loading sleeve. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap. Buttplate is late style with pointed heel. Left side of buttstock & bbl have sling swivels with a recognizable “Henry bump” below the buttstock swivel. Side plates appear to be replacements or at least repaired as the left side plate has numerous welding or forging blow holes around the bottom edge. Lever & magazine follower are replacements. Lever is probably from an 1873 rifle and is too short to engage the lever latch. Round part of the bbl, under the loading sleeve has been cleaned bright which apparently obliterated the assembly numbers. There is a ring in the bore, near the muzzle which likely caused a bulge which seized the sleeve, preventing it from rotating. Loading sleeve and sight sleeve may be old, period of replacements. Tang screws and buttplate screws have been cleaned but appear to be orig type Henry screws. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with the bbl and magazine tube being a mottled gray/brown patina; receiver & side plates show heavy wear with rounded edges and the aforementioned blow holes in the left side plate with heavy scratches in the right side plate and overall retains a dark mustard patina; stock has two hairlines back of top tang, otherwise the wood is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of a very old refinish. Mechanics are a little loose but functional; strong, frosty bore with the aforementioned ring near the muzzle. 4-51008 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1105

1106
$10,350.00

EXTRAORDINARY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2112. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, slightly modified early style German silver front sight blade and 900 yd Henry-style ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and 1st type brass buttplate with rnd heel & large trap; serial number is found on the top barrel flat between the rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd portion of bbl, under loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “2032” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. All three tang screws and both buttplate screws are matching numbered to the rifle. Buttplate screws are bevel head type. Rifle has several early features including small bbl address, sharp radius on top rear of receiver, slight perch belly stock and rnd heel buttplate. This rifle appears to be the product of the late Ron Kudrick of Reno, Nevada, who was known to have expertly produced many Henry rifles in the recent past that have consistently fooled the unwary. This rifle is so expertly made that it would deceive most collectors. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching incl screws. Bbl & magazine tube retain a mottled brown patina and may have been orig brown finish; receiver & side plates retain sharp edges with tight metal to metal fit, and appears to have been polished a very long time ago and now retains a dark brass patina; buttplate is a matching patina. Buttstock is sound and retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-49738 JR36 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1106

1107
$80,500.00

FINE & RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH IVORY STOCK & FOREARM.

SN 44316. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 20″ bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight and 2-position flip rear sight graduated 100-300-500 yards. Mounted with uncheckered solid ivory with carbine forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate that has a trap. Inside toe of buttplate has last four digits of matching SN. Receiver & buttplate are silver finished and engraved in very distinctive L.D. Nimschke style with very large panel on left sideplate depicting an Indian on horseback wearing full headdress escaping with a woman in a long dress across his saddle. In the background is a man standing in front of a log cabin firing a gun toward the escaping Indian. Background has a large fir tree and various other forms of vegetation all surrounded by flowing, intertwined foliate arabesque scrolls with pearled background. Left rear side of the frame is engraved with a narrow ribbon. Raised area forward of the sideplate is engraved in distinctive wheat chaff patterns with an elliptical shape in the center. Right side is engraved identically but with an empty panel in the center. Both front side flats have identical empty ribbons surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Top of the receiver is engraved with a large flower blossom and various other patterns with distinctive matching patterns on the top & bottom tangs. Bottom of the carrier is engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive 4-petal flower blossom inside a sweeping diamond shape with spider web patterns at each corner. The area between the timing screws is engraved in reverse images of foliate arabesque patterns with a rectangular panel between the screws stamped “L.D.N”. The “N” has been dbl struck. Most unusually the bbl bands are engraved on each side. These exact patterns on both sides of the receiver, the area between the timing screws, top of the receiver back of the ejection port, top & bottom tangs and the flower blossom atop the receiver are all pictured on p. 57 of L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Wilson. These depictions in the book are reproductions of Mr. Nimschke’s smoke pulls as compiled from the Nimschke archives by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Nimschke’s notation in the right side smoke pull is “Septbr. 1869” with another indecipherable notation. this carbine appears to have been produced in 1870. An extremely rare and extraordinary find. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth blue/brown patina with some mottling on the bbl toward the muzzle; receiver & sideplates retain 30-40% orig silver finish with traces of silver down in the engraving; hammer retains strong, bright case colors; lever is a gray patina. Stock has a couple of age lines parallel with the stock recess with a couple of others in the forearm, otherwise ivory is completely sound showing very little wear and overall retains a fine, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-51483 JR172 (60,000-80,000) – Lot 1107

1108
$0.00

VERY RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER EARLY 3RD MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 36463. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Beautiful, special order ’66 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, thinned half nickel front sight and 900 yd reproduction Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with about 2X, flame grain, uncheckered, tiger striped American walnut buttstock with burl grain forearm and straight stock, that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with numbers “34”, a “B” and “XX”. Last four digits of matching serial number are found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate also has matching #”34″ inside the toe. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate tang are spectacularly engraved by an unknown artist from the period of this rifle. Engraving is of the highest quality with a few similarities to some patterns incorporated in engravings by John Ulrich, but only a few. Whoever the artist happened to be, was very talented and equal to, or superior to, the masters of his day in the 19th century. There is a possibility that this rifle could have been engraved by Gustave Young, as there are some similarities to his work. A diligent search, under magnification did not disclose a signature. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with open counterpoint panels and a rope style border on top & bottom edges on both sides reminiscent of Gustave Young. Left side has a very elaborate flower blossom and leaf patterns just above the lever screw. Front side panels are identically engraved with open counterpoint panels that have a small flower blossom in the center and foliate patterns at each corner. The area below the loading gate on the right side has a very unusual spiral pattern. Matching patterns extend over the top of the receiver and top tang with elaborate foliate sprays on the receiver ring and behind the hammer slot. Bottom of the carrier is engraved in Moorish patterns. Forend cap, possibly an old replacement is engraved by a different hand. Buttplate tang is engraved by the same hand as the receiver. Regardless of the forend cap, this is an extraordinary example of the engraver’s art. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas being an overall chocolate brown patina showing light edge wear, a few small nicks and three or four small areas of pitting; receiver & buttplate retain a wonderful aged brass patina showing moderate edge wear; wood is sound with numerous small nicks, scratches and light bruises and overall retains about 80-85% orig varnish, showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are fine; dark bore with sharp rifling and scattered pitting. 4-50388 JR439 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1108

1109
$12,650.00

FINE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 109705. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and 900 yard ladder rear sight. The 2-line Winchester & King’s Patent address is completely legible. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass crescent buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Last four digits of matching SN are in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver is very nicely engraved by master engraver, L.D. Nimschke, in distinctive large sweeping foliate arabesque scrolls with pearled background. Left sideplate has an empty scalloped edge panel with stars in the border and the right side has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns. The vertical raised land area before the front flat on each side is engraved in geometric patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver with a foliate spray forward of the ejection port and matching spray behind the hammer slot. Bottom of receiver has distinctive foliate patterns between the timing screws and a beautiful hunter star on the carrier. Forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Engraving is certainly old and appears to be by Mr. Nimschke but has been heavily cleaned and possibly draw filed and buffed which eliminated much of the orig detail. Therefor we cannot positively state the engraving is from the hand of L.D. Nimschke. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned thin blue/gray patina; receiver shows moderate edge wear and it, along with the buttplate and forend cap, retain a smooth medium mustard patina. Wood is sound with a few, very light handling & storage nicks and retains about all of a fine refinish. Mechanics are crisp, strong dark bore with fine pitting and a shallow ring about 2″ from muzzle that did not bulge the bbl. 4-41516 JR486 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1109

1110
$16,100.00

INSCRIBED WINCHESTER 4TH MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 158654. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Left side plate is engraved with three old English letters that appear to be “TFR”. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock, iron forend cap & crescent iron buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Lever is too short to reach the butterfly latch, probably a replacement from an 1873 rifle. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2081”, which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 88-90% strong orig blue with some light flaking turned to patina; forend cap retains about 80% blue turning plum; receiver has good strong edges showing light wear with a fine medium patina and the loading gate retains 65-70% orig fire blue; wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and a couple small gouges on the forearm with traces of orig finish under a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting.   4-51508 JR295 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1110

1110a
$18,400.00

BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 156251. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Beautiful 4th Model ’66 with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Marbles #2 ivory bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with trap. Forend cap is also of steel. Receiver is spectacularly engraved in the style of the Ulrichs with full coverage on sides, consisting of incredible intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine stippled background and fine chip & zig zag borders. Left sideplate is engraved with the large rnd vignette of a Mexican eagle and fine crosshatch pattern at the front edge of the raised area. Right sideplate is engraved with an empty rnd counterpoint panel with matching intertwined foliate arabesque patterns. Both front side flats have small empty counterpoint panels. Engraving extends over top & bottom of receiver, top tang, forend cap & buttplate tang. Top rear edge of receiver on each side of hammer slot is engraved with a shell pattern and the bottom with a sunburst pattern. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “2297”. Top tang channel of buttstock is without an assembly number and the buttplate has the assembly number “58” inside the toe. This exact engraving pattern is pictured on a carbine on p. 87 in Chapter III “Model 1866 and the Ulrichs” of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. This engraving could not be directly attributed to any specific Ulrich, but it has all the appearances of Ulrich shop engraving, possibly one of the apprentices. The engraving is old with good strong patina and a fine pitted surface. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 50% blue with the balance a plum patina; magazine tube retains about 95% strong blue; receiver shows light to moderate edge wear with crisp clear engraving; lever & hammer retain faint case colors turned silver-brown on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. 4-41518 JR487 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1110a

1112
$8,625.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 37330. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, homemade front sight and 900-yd Henry style ladder rear sight. Mounted with replacement, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang has a soldered repair which mostly obliterates the assembly number, leaving only a “0” visible. Buttstock is without assembly number and inside toe of buttplate has the assembly number “5192”. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are very nicely engraved in Ulrich style with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns and the round vignette on the left sideplate engraved with a Mexican eagle. Engraving extends over top & bottom of the receiver with small shell patterns in three different locations. Carrier is engraved with a large hunters star. Forend cap and buttplate tang are engraved to match. Forend cap appears to have a steel plug where a factory swivel would have been and which is engraved in a flower blossom. While this engraving is not of any of the Ulrichs’ quality it is still fine engraving and can deceive the unwary. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows rounded edges and it, along with the magazine tube retain a mottled, artificially aged patina; receiver, forend cap & buttplate also show moderate to heavy wear and show a medium mustard, artificially aged patina; wood is sound and retains all of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine; strong, dark bore. 4-50362 JR379 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1112

1113
$10,925.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 133330. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Top tang channel and inside toe of buttplate have last four digits of matching serial number. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate are nickel finish. Frequently it is found that such bright finished rifles were ordered by wild west show men and women, and exhibition shooters. They are also found to have been prize rifles for shooting contests. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being an overall smooth, chocolate brown patina, apparently from long term storage; receiver retains about 70% strong orig nickel with numerous small nicks & scratches and wear on the bottom; forend cap retains 70-75% orig nickel and the buttplate about 25%; wood is sound with nicks & scratches and a few light dings with one long scratch on the buttstock and overall retains an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; very strong dark bore. 4-50389 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1113

1114
$17,250.00

FINE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 128572. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, homemade brass front sight and musket style ladder rear sight with exposed tension spring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate have last four digits of matching SN. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs, with the vignette of a running bull elk on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Right side is engraved to match with a large sweeping pattern terminating in a 7-petal flower blossom. Front side panels are identically engraved with matching patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, top tang, sides of the forend cap and buttplate tang. This rifle is one of the rare ’66s that will letter from the Cody Firearms Museum. Records show that it is a rifle, engraved with silver finish. Received in the warehouse June 15, 1875 and was shipped July 15, 1876 to Order #2654. This rifle was produced in 1875 but not shipped until 1876. This was a period when the west was still wild and the Indian wars were continuing. (Remember George Armstrong Custer?) Even though center fire rifles and handguns had been in use 3 or more years, any repeating arm was in great demand, especially after the Custer fiasco, and these rimfire rifles were still being put to use throughout the American Frontier. Later, after the center fire arms had taken over, these rimfire arms were sold into Mexico and South America where the cartridge was still popular. They are rarely found today with any orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains a cleaned metal patina with fine spots of surface rust; magazine tube is a plummy brown patina; receiver retains traces of original silver plating on the bottom tang, under the lever area and hammer slot, otherwise it is a medium to dark mustard patina; forend cap and buttplate are matching patina; stock has a dressed gouge by the buttplate tang with a few other light nicks and dings, otherwise wood is sound and retains a restored oil finish; mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-51512 JR270 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1114

1115
$12,650.00

WINCHESTER 4TH MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 156270. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, altered front sight and early, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges that has been filed flat. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate with trap; forearm cap is also of steel. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “2218” with matching assembly number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. There were about 20,000 of these late ’66s in three different configurations, made at the end of production with steel forend cap & buttplate, several of which were manufactured for center fire cartridges. This rifle appears to have been produced in 1882 very near the end of production for this model. There were only about 13,800 more models 1866 rifles, carbines and muskets produced by 1898 when the last batch was assembled. By the time this rifle was made the center fire cartridge had taken over and there was little demand for arms that chambered rimfire cartridges. The majority of these late ’66s were either converted to center fire or shipped to Mexico and South America where the rimfire cartridge was still popular. Those arms that went south are almost universally found in near relic condition. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being an overall dark brown patina with scattered spots of surface rust and a small cleaned area on the magazine tube; rcvr & side plates retain strong edges with a few light nicks & scratches and show a medium to dark mustard patina; forend cap & buttplate retain traces of orig blue being mostly a brown patina with rust pitting on the heel & toe; stock has a crack back of the top tang and another in the toe, otherwise wood is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with a ring about 6″ in front of the chamber 4-51010 JR378 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1115

1118
$9,200.00

SCARCE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 135098. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Beautiful deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, button magazine, half-nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight grip with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “5077”, “XXX”, “32” & an “S”. This rifle will letter from the Cody Firearms Museum records office as it is found here except the records show that it had checkered pistol grip stock versus the currently mounted checkered straight stock. The assembly numbers found on the buttstock & buttplate show that this stock is orig to this rifle and that the records entry is obviously a mistake. Receiver is small bore style with stepped receiver ring and milled rail with 3rd type dust cover. In addition to being scarce deluxe configuration, this rifle is additionally scarce in that it has a color case hardened receiver in Cal. 32. This rifle was produced in about 1883 when the west was still wild and firearms were working tools. Hunting was a way of life as well as using a rifle for self-protection. Most of the firearms of that era generally saw very hard & continuous service under harsh circumstances and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Undoubtedly this rifle was owned by a gentleman hunter or perhaps a lady. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong bright orig blue; receiver retains 40-50% orig case colors, strong & bright on the right side, more muted on the left side with the balance a smooth plum patina; wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about 95% of orig piano varnish finish that has been waxed; buttplate retains 90-92% bright orig blue with wear at the heel & toe with some fine pitting. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore with one little area of light rust about mid-point. 4-51486 JR291 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1118

1120
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

SN 571049. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Standard 3-band musket with 30″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yd musket ladder rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine/musket buttplate with trap. There were about 721,000 Model 1873 firearms produced and according to the referenced publication only 5% were muskets. Extrapolation of those figures shows that there were only about 36,000 muskets produced. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube contain 98-99% strong orig blue and the receiver 88-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina with some light candy striping. Lever retains most of its orig case colors, strong on the sides, turning silver on the outer faces. Hammer retains brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a couple of very minor storage & handling nicks and retains virtually all of its brilliant oil finish. Loading gate retains about all of its bright fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. 4-47828 JR117 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1120

1121
$5,175.00

SCARCE INSCRIBED HALF NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 75600. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard grade second Model ’73 with 24- 1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, orig, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges & thick based sporting rear sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is small bore style with stepped receiver ring & attached rail with 3rd type dust cover. Side plates, lever & buttplate are nickel finish and it has a single set trigger. Left side plate is inscribed, in period script, “Geo. W Green / Pgh. Pa Feb. 21st 1883”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate that has a trap containing an orig four piece brass & iron cleaning rod. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the number “1292”. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with the assembly number “3003”, which number is also found inside toe of buttplate. This rifle will letter from The Cody Firearms Museum as a rifle in 38 Cal. with oct bbl & set trigger. It was received in the Warehouse Oct. 19,1881, “returned October”, received in warehouse again on Nov. 16,1881, order number “29774” with another shipping date of Nov. 12, 1882, order number “984”. Undoubtedly it was during one of theses returns that the nickel finish was applied to the side plates, lever & buttplate, and very likely the rifle was factory refinished at that time. However there is no record of this work being done. Regardless, close examination leads this cataloger to believe that all of the finishes are factory orig. CONDITION: Very fine, plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong factory blue, turning a little plum on the magazine tube; receiver retains about 95% orig blue with a few areas turning plum; side plates & lever retain about all of their strong nickel with fine pimpling; buttplate retains about 90% orig nickel with some flaking & pimpling; Wood is sound with usual light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains a mostly hand worn patina. Set trigger needs adjusting otherwise mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51490 JR289 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1121

1125
$18,400.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 13584. Cal. 45-60. Scarce special order ’76 with 26″ special order oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight and a thick base, sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is 2nd type with attached dust cover rail and 3rd type dust cover. Mounted with very nicely figured, 1-2X, American walnut with early style checkered forearm and horn fleur-de-lis serpentine grip buttstock with special order checkered steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “99”, “X” and “S”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The “S” apparently stands for shotgun butt. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-60, in 26″ half oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, checkered buttplate and case hardened, received in warehouse Feb. 5, 1881 and shipped Feb. 11, 1881 to order number 23795. The model 1876 was Winchester’s first big bore, high power rifle and was greatly sought after for use on the western frontier and north woods hunters. They were additionally very popular with English hunters in India and Africa and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 88-90% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear on the octagonal section with some minor chemical cleaning on each side of the muzzle; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue turning a little plum; receiver & side plates retain about 90% orig case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere, turned silver in the bottom front recess; right side plate has two small areas of pitting; lever & hammer retain faded case colors, turned dark on outer faces of lever; stock has a crack left side of top tang, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a fine restored finish with freshened checkering; buttplate retains about 95% orig case colors, strong & bright on the tang, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-50394 JR436 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1125

1126
$16,100.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 44859. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Receiver is 3rd type with integral rail and 3rd type dust cover; mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate that has trap containing an orig 4-pc all steel cleaning rod; buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. This rifle was produced in about 1884 during the height of the Great Westward Expansion when repeating arms were in tremendous demand. The model 1876 was the first “big” caliber available to this market and therefore was very popular on the frontier until the advent of the more modern high power cartridges chambered by Marlin in their Model 1881 and then by Winchester in the model 1886. Only about 63,871 of these scarce rifles were produced in the period 1876-1898 making this one of Winchesters lowest production lever action rifles. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear, a few spots of minor flaking and a few scattered spots of surface discoloration. Magazine tube retains 92-93% orig finish, turning a little plum with two fingerprint sized spots of surface etching; receiver, side plates & dust cover retain 98-99% strong orig blue with some very minor, light surface dulling on the left side, showing only faint sharp edge wear; lever & hammer retain dark case colors; buttplate retains 97-98% crisp orig blue. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks and retains about 98% crisp orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired, bolt face and loading gate retain virtually all of their orig finish. Cleaning rod is fine. 4-50200 JR32 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1126

1127
$8,050.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 BIG 50 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9776. Cal. 50 Express (50-95). Standard grade rifle with 22″ rnd bbl, button magazine, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight & orig, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Bbl & receiver have British proofs. Receiver is 2nd type with attached rail and 2nd type dust cover with impressed thumb print. Dust cover is engraved “WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL 95 GRS”. Chamber area of the bbl is marked “50 CAL. EXPRESS”. Left side plate is engraved “JNO. RIGBY & CO. / 72 ST JAMES STT. / LONDON.”. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Top tang has a very unusual custom sliding stalking safety. This safety undoubtedly was installed by Rigby. It consists of a sliding thin metal plate with checked rnd button which slides forward engaging a notch in the rear edge of the hammer when the hammer is at half cock, thereby preventing the hammer from being drawn to full cock. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “733” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Left side of hammer spring lug is marked with a large “S” which indicates it was to have shotgun buttplate. These 50 Cal. rifles were extremely popular with British big game hunters in both India & Africa and are usually found in poor condition with little orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except buttplate which is unnumbered but without doubt orig to this rifle; bbl retains about 60% orig blue mixed with fine surface rust from poor storage; receiver retains about 60% orig blue mixed with light surface rust and flaking, all from poor storage; hammer retains brilliant case colors & the lever bright case colors on the sides, faded & dark on the outer faces; buttplate retains about 75% bright orig blue; stock & forearm have a few nicks and dings with light handling and storage marks and retain nearly all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use, just poor storage. 4-51497 JR285 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1127

1129
$6,900.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 50109. Cal. 45-60. Fine custom rifle with special order 22″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, replacement ivory blade front sight, modern 1876 marked ladder rear sight and a modern sharps-style tang sight with windage slide. Mounted with custom straight grain American walnut that has early style coarse checkered forearm and straight grip that has crescent buttplate with trap. Receiver appears to have been an open top style that had a dust cover rail added which is now missing and the screw holes filled but the recess at the rear of the ejection port for the dust cover catch is still present. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are gold washed. They are also nicely engraved in Conrad Ulrich style consisting of very fine foliate arabesque patterns with extremely fine pearled background. Engraving extends onto the bbl over the chamber area. Altogether a very fine and attractive custom rifle the would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl, lever & hammer retain most of their custom blue with a cleaned area near the muzzle; receiver retains 88-90% custom gold wash; forend cap & buttplate retain most of their custom gold wash; wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom oil finish with crisp checkering. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50363 JR381 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1129

1130
$5,750.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 41918. Cal. 40-60. Standard grade, third model rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, slightly altered Rocky Mountain front sight and orig 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. This rifle appears to have been produced in 1883 at a time when the west was still wild and hunting & self protection were still a way of life. The model 1876 was Winchester’s first big bore rifle. Up to that point the only available repeating rifle was Winchester’s Model 1873, which was chambered for the short range, low power, smaller cartridges. The model 1876 was extremely popular throughout the American frontier, north woods, the Northwest Territories & Alaska. The cartridges chambered in this rifle were capable of taking any of North America’s big game. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Roger & Gerald Wilde Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 70-75% thinning orig blue turning plum; magazine tube retains about 30% blue turning brown & receiver about 75-80% orig blue mixed with brown patina; all with a heavy coating of old dried oil; lever retains traces of case colors & the hammer about 75% faded case colors; wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51500 JR286 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1130

1131
$5,900.00

SCARCE DELUXE INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 24296. Cal. 45-60. Second model deluxe ’76 with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & thick base sporting rear sight with 4″ staff. Receiver is 2nd type with attached rail & third type dust cover and has single set trigger. Left side plate is engraved in large letters “U.S. Weaver”. Mounted with nicely figured, 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & horn fleur-de-lis insert pistol grip stock that has crescent buttplate with trap that contains an orig 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “972” & “CF”. Matching assembly number is also found inside toe of buttplate. Although the buttstock is without assembly number there is little doubt that this is the orig buttstock, or at least one that has been with the rifle its entire working life. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. This rifle appears to have been produced in 1882 and was Winchester’s first big bore lever action rifle. It’s only competition was the Marlin model 1881 which at that point had not yet obtained wide distribution. The model ’76 was chambered for several big bore cartridges capable of taking any North American game & most Continental, Asian & African big game. It is well recorded that Pres. Theodore Roosevelt was fond of the ’76 rifle and used it on many of his hunting expeditions to Africa & the Western U.S.. CONDITION: Good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 30% blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a brown patina; receiver retains traces of orig case colors being mostly a dark grey metal patina; wood is sound showing very heavy wear with nicks and dings and retains a hand worn patina. Set trigger needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a little orange peel pitting. 4-51491 JR287 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1131

1132
$6,612.50

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 OPEN TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2437. Cal. 45-75. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, broken front sight and very rare platinum line, 7-leaf express rear sight. Receiver is open top style made without provision for a dust cover. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut, straight stock and early style crescent buttplate with trap and thick heel. Lever is also early style with a pin on top of the front web which passes through a hole in the lower tang to engage the trigger safety to ensure the bolt is closed before the rifle can be fired. Forend cap has a factory sling eye and the buttstock has a hole on the bottom where the corresponding sling eye was removed. Open top rifles in both models 1876 and 1873 were produced for a very short period of time. It is reported that at that time there was a weakness in cartridge cases which caused them to rupture and if the dust cover was closed, would bulge the side plates. Apparently Winchester produced these rifles without dust covers which would allow escaping gases to blow upward instead of outward. After many complaints the ammunition problem was corrected and Winchester returned to supplying rifles with dust covers. Any rifle or carbine with an open top could returned it for a dust cover. This rifle was recently discovered in South Africa where many of the known rifles with 7-leaf sights have been found in recent years. Undoubtedly this rifle would have been some white hunter’s medium game rifle in the late 19th & early 20th Centuries. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains, being an overall medium silver brown patina consistent with long exposure to the outdoors. Wood is sound, showing heavy wear and retains a cleaned, hand worn patina with a few black streaks down the right side of buttstock. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with good rifling. 4-50390 JR435 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1132

1133
$0.00

WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 1886 “BIG 50” LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 93906. Cal. 50 Ex (50-110). Scarce ’86 in a rare caliber with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with spectacular 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “380” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-110 with oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with Lyman hunting front sight and rear sight with disc. It shows drop of 4″ (on the stock). It was shipped Nov. 1, 1894 and returned for rework March 16, 1903. The 4″ drop is a very rare feature, especially for a “Big 50”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a medium plum/brown patina with some spots of light discoloration and a few small nicks & scratches. Magazine tube retains about 90% thinning blue/brown patina with some minor surface rust about mid-point. Receiver is mostly a smooth dark gray patina with traces of silvered case colors; lever, hammer & buttplate are mostly a blue/brown patina. Wood is sound and retains about all of an extremely fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some scattered spots of light pitting. A fine, rare “Big Bore” ’86. 4-51513 JR170 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1133

1134
$21,850.00

DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 99351. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful Special Order Deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine with Lyman silver bead front sight & 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with 3-4X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert pistol grip stock with a replacement hard rubber buttplate. Buttplate is from a Remington rifle or shotgun with the Remington logo in the center. Stock & forend cap have sling eyes. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “536”, “XX” and “RB”. The “RB” stands for “rubber buttplate”. Matching assembly number is found in the top tang channel of the buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum worksheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70, half oct bbl, plain trigger and checkered, shotgun, pistol grip buttstock with half magazine, Winchester Express and Lyman rear sights with half magazine and sling & swivels; received in the warehouse 4-1-1895 and shipped same day to Order #9267. A note under the remarks section shows “changed to 5-3-1895 #11478”. This apparently refers to the shipping date & order number. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with several small scratches on the bottom; magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue; receiver, lever, hammer & forend cap retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors, showing only light sharp edge wear and some light fading on the belly. There is a small replaced chip on the grip, otherwise wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig piano varnish finish. The entire rifle appears to have a coating of old dried oil or may have been displayed over a fireplace with a smoke coating, all of which will clean extremely well. mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use, if any. 4-51511 JR272 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1134

1135
$25,300.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 100197. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade carbine with 22″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 1000 yd carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is color case hardened and has a stud and ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate; buttstock & forearm band have narrow, European style sling loops added. This carbine was produce about 1895 at a time when the West was still a little wild and business & pleasure were conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy. Firearms, at that time, were working tools and usually saw daily use under harsh circumstances, frequently with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. In addition the ultra-violet rays of the sun rapidly fades case colors on prolonged exposure which further degrades the collectability of those firearms. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue, slightly dulled; receiver retains virtually all of its bright orig case colors, lightly faded on the left side, top and bottom edges; brilliant on the right side & in sheltered areas. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever brilliant colors on the sides, strong in sheltered areas turning silver on the outer faces; buttplate retains 65-70% faded case colors, stronger on the tang. Wood is sound and may have been lightly cleaned with oil finish added. Buttstock is missing a small sliver by the top tang at the receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-50198 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1135

1136
$11,500.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9911. Cal. 45-90. Fine early rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & black insert pistol grip stock with full checkered hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “2876”, “XXX” & “S”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and in pencil inside the special hard rubber buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1887 at a time when the west was still wild and these big bore rifles were still in great demand for both hunting & self protection. Most likely this rifle belonged to a more affluent rancher or businessman and was his hunting rifle. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 92-93% orig blue showing a little sharp edge wear with some areas turning plum. There is a small cleaned area back of the front sight with some very fine pinprick pitting and a chemical spot over the chamber area; receiver retains about 50% faded case colors, mostly on the right side with the balance a light silvery brown patina; hammer retains strong case colors, dark on top edge; lever retains bright case colors on the sides and in sheltered areas turning brown on the outer faces; stock has a short hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with usual light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% strong, orig piano varnish finish, dull at the carry point at the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting. 4-51505 JR284 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1136

1137
$8,625.00

SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10451. Cal. 40-82. Rare special order ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and a 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Top flat of the bbl is full length matted with the 2-line bbl address rolled through the matting. Caliber marking is on top left flat over chamber area to accommodate the matted top flat. Mounted with very nicely figured, 2-3X, burl & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate. Receiver has sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with assembly number “1125” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are all nickel plated. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber 40-82 with matted oct bbl, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with Lyman sights and “nickel trims”, received in warehouse Nov. 12, 1887 and shipped same day. Such early ’86s with special plated finishes are extremely rare and were likely ordered as a gift to an important person or for use by a trick shooter or a Wild West show man. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of a professionally restored finish with magazine tube turning a little plummy; receiver retains about 85% strong orig nickel with some light spotting on the left side and showing wear on the bottom; lever & hammer retain faded case colors turned brown on outer faces of the lever; forend cap retains about 60% orig nickel and the buttplate about 70%. Bolt may have been refinished. Stock has a repaired sliver at the top left side of the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches showing moderate wear and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-41531 JR488 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 1137

1138
$8,625.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9897. Cal. 40-82. Fine deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with about 2X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert, serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “1032” with matching assembly number in top tang of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Buttplate is 1st type with turned down toe. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a couple of dings on the sharp edges over the chamber area with minor touch-up on those spots; magazine tube retains about 90% thinning orig blue; receiver retains about 30% smoky case colors, mostly on the left side with the balance turned silver; left side of receiver has several small nicks; hammer retains faded case colors with a couple of spots of bright colors; lever is mostly silvered case colors, turned brown on outer faces; buttplate appears to have some spots of heat coloring. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and has most of an old added finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-51498 JR171 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1138

1139
$12,650.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 52189. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1891 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy and hunting was a way of life. Additionally, self-defense was also part of life’s equation at that time. These rifles were simply working tools and were exposed to continuous harsh conditions and are rarely found with high original finish. In addition, exposure to the ultra-violet rays of sunshine rapidly fades case colors. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Magazine tube retains 95-96% orig blue turning a little plum with a series of small scratches about mid point. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the sides & tangs, lightly to moderately faded on the top & bottom edges and overall retains most of its orig factory lacquer. Lever & hammer retain strong bright colors on the sides, fading on outer faces of lever. Forend cap retains strong bright case colors and the buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few tiny nicks and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired. 4-50199 JR31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1139

1140
$8,050.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIGHTWEIGHT WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 159012. Cal. 33 WCF. Fine custom rifle, probably by Griffin & Howe, with 24″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on pedestal and flat top rear sight. Mounted with exceptional, custom French walnut with widely checkered semi-beavertail forearm and straight stock with deep shadow cheekpiece and steel buttplate with trap. Receiver, forend cap & takedown ring are beautifully deep engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine shaded background. Takedown ring is engraved in scallop patterns. Buttplate is also engraved to match at the heel & toe with full hand checkered face. Trigger is also hand checkered and screws are nicely engraved. Bottom of the stock has an empty silver initial plate. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 99% beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a couple of minor nicks, otherwise retains its beautiful oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50281 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1140

1141
$10,350.00

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE “BIG 50” LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 94917. Cal. 50 Express (50-110). Fine special order rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, express front sight with silver bead, 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 2-3X flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock that has smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “425”, “XX” and “S”. The “S” indicates shotgun buttplate. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of bbl, left side of frame & bolt have small British proofs. Most of the English marked 50 caliber 1886 rifles will be found with 20-24″ bbls, rarely with the orig standard 26″ bbls. These Big 50 caliber rifles were great favorites with the British big game hunters in both India & Africa where they usually saw very hard service and are rarely found in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 85% orig blue with scattered spots of pitting and fine surface etching; receiver retains smoky case colors on right side with the balance having turned silver, also with some fine surface etching, primarily on the left side; hammer retains dark case colors and the lever traces of case colors, having mostly turned silver, dark on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches showing light to moderate diamond point wear on the checkering and overall retains 95-96% strong, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a very few scattered small spots of pitting. 4-51493 JR281 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1141

1142
$11,500.00

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 90564. Cal. 45-90. Unusual rifle with rare 22″ oct bbl, full magazine, Marbles gold bead improved front sight, Lyman 6A 2-leaf folding rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 3X, flame & shell grain, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “150” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver, lever, hammer, forend cap & buttplate are nickel finish. These half nickel rifles were usually ordered by wild west showmen and are occasionally found with smooth bores. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 70-75% thinning, dull, orig blue that is turning to a smooth plummy patina; magazine tube retains about 90% orig blue; receiver retains 50-60% orig nickel with the balance worn to bare metal; forend cap, lever & hammer retain traces of nickel; buttplate is gray metal patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang and a gouge on side of the forearm, otherwise wood is sound and retains all of a fine restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51494 JR282 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1142

1143
$8,050.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 154130. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half magazine for one extra cartridge, Lyman ivory bead front sight and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-70, with half magazine, received in warehouse with no ship date recorded, order number 45982. This is a late production ’86, and was likely someone’s hunting rifle. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks; receiver retains 88-90% strong orig blue with areas of flaking, not wear, on both sides and belly, loss areas are a dark patina; hammer retains most of its orig blue and the lever strong case colors on the right side, faded on the left side and outer faces; wood is sound with a few nicks & scratches, some small bruises and overall the buttstock retains about 95% orig varnish and the forearm about 60%, showing wear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50395 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1143

1144
$5,175.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 33283. Cal. 45-90. Usual configuration with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine with half nickel front sight with screw and 1886 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Receiver, forend cap & buttplate are gold washed. Receiver, forend cap, buttplate tang and sides of lever are nicely custom engraved in about number “6” pattern with the large vignette of a running whitetail buck on the left side and a standing whitetail buck on the right side all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with snake and dot border patterns. Top of the receiver ring is engraved in a shell pattern with Nimschke style crossed ribbons on the bottom. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend over chamber area of the bbl, on the forend cap and buttplate tang. Sides of the lever are engraved in a feather pattern. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, bolt, lever & hammer retain about 90% reblue, showing wear on sharp edges of bbl; receiver, forend cap & buttplate retain most of their custom gold wash, showing wear on top rear edges and bottom front of receiver; wood is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 4-50364 JR380 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1144

1145
$7,475.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 79716. Cal. 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight missing the elevator. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This entire rifle, including the wood, has a heavy coating of old dried oil or wax. This rifle was probably someone’s hunting gun from a time when hunting was a way of life. Rifles of the 1890s usually saw pretty hard service and are rarely found today with much, if any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Pierre Renaud Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 92-93% orig blue turning slightly plum; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue; forend cap has traces of case colors with the balance turned silver; receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors overall, mostly faded, with a strong bright area on the left side & in sheltered areas elsewhere. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks with some dark oil staining around receiver & buttplate and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-51485 JR290 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1145

1146
$6,325.00

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 106633. Cal. 40-82. Fine deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, with combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with beautiful shell & flame grain, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number “813” & “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1896 when hunting was still a way of life and this rifle would very likely have been someone’s prized hunting gun. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue with a cleaned & artificially aged area about mid-point and with scattered spots of pitting; magazine tube retains about 85% strong blue with spots of pitting; receiver retains about 80-85% orig blue, strong on the sides, thin on the top & bottom with pitting along the edges & right side; hammer retains about 50% case colors; lever is mostly a silver patina with areas of light pitting. Wood is sound showing light areas of moderate wear on the checkering with a series of scratches on the forearm and overall retains about 95% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use, just poor storage. 4-51488 JR288 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1146

1147
$4,600.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 137789. Cal. 33 WCF. Fine deluxe rifle with 24″ tapered lightweight bbl, half magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on a pedestal, a slot blank n the rear seat and a Lyman #21 receiver sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame & burl grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “32” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buckstock. the assembly number “48” has been crossed out. This rifle was produced in about 1905 when subsistence hunting was still the norm and these rifles, chambered for the high velocity, hard hitting cartridges saw heavy use throughout the northeast and north woods, into the Northwest Territories and Alaska where they were very effective in taking moose, bear and caribou. They usually saw hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue; receiver retains about 70% orig blue, strong on the left side around the receiver sight, thin on the right side and belly with some of the loss areas flaked to a light patina; hammer retains strong case colors with a wear streak on the left side; lever show faded case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a silvery patina; wood is sound showing light wear with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its fine oil finish; mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-51515 JR262 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1147

1148
$6,900.00

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 9392. Cal. 40-82. Most rare 1886 with 34″ oct bbl, full magazine, two bbl bands, Rocky Mountain front sight & 1000 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered American Walnut with straight stock & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “924”, “CF” and “S”. Top tang channel of the buttstock has the assembly number “879” and inside toe of buttplate has assembly number “9246”. Rifles with extra length bbls are rare but those with bbls longer than 30″ are extremely rare. It is believed that the majority of the long barreled rifles were ordered and used by hunters on the American frontier and those who believed the extra length bbls would provide better accuracy. These rifles usually saw very hard service, generally under harsh circumstances and are rarely found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl & magazine tube retaining a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered light rust; receiver has traces of case color turned silver, otherwise is a medium gray patina with some light pitting on the left side. Wood is sound having been refinished a long time ago. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-51492 JR280 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1148

1149
$8,050.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 137783. Cal. 45-90. Scarce late special order rifle with 22″ oct to rnd bbl, 1/2-magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on a pedestal and altered to flat top semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X, flame grain, center crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip buttstock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “30” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. This rifle was produced about 1905 and was undoubtedly someone’s prized hunting rifle. CONDITION: About fine, all matching. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue, turning plummy brown with sharp edge wear and fine pitting along the bbl channel by the forearm and light surface etching elsewhere. Magazine tube retains strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 60% thin orig blue turned dark on the bottom & takedown ring, thin over the top with fine pitting on each side. Wood is sound showing moderate wear with some dark staining around the grip and on the forearm. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with light pitting. Would make an outstanding hunting rifle or Cowboy Action shooter. 4-51510 JR283 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1149

1150
$5,175.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 126509. Cal. 33 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered, light weight rnd bbl, 2/3″ magazine, ramp front sight with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and broken, modified, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a Lyman tang sight with an extremely unusual triangle aperture. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a period of use canvas & leather takedown case and 4 boxes of Remington 200 grain ammunition. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain about 95% strong orig blue and the forend cap 96-97% bright blue. Receiver retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with wear on top and bottom at the carry point and an area of rust on top front. Lever and hammer retain faded case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains 90-95% strong orig piano varnish finish showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Leather on case is dry, but serviceable, canvas is showing its age, but still serviceable. Cartridge boxes show wear and missing end flaps, ammunition is fine. 4-49117 JR504 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1150

1151
$23,000.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

There is a tiny wood repair where forend meets the receiver.

RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 10999. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Rare deluxe engraved ’92 rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3X American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight stocks with crescent buttplate. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate tang are beautifully engraved by John Ulrich in #6 patterns consisting of the large vignettes of a bighorn sheep in a mountain scene on the left side and a whitetail buck in a forest scene on the right side, all surrounded by very fine, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with latch hook borders. Engraving patterns extend over the top of the receiver, about 1-3/4″ over the chamber area of the bbl with light patterns on the forend cap and buttplate tang. Bottom of the receiver is elaborately engraved with intertwined crossing ribbons, surrounded by very fine scrolls. Left side of the lower tang is marked with the assembly number “16” and “XXX”. Matching assembly number is also found in the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Engraved ’92s are only a very small portion of engraved Winchesters. These little rifles were considered primarily as working tools and very few were special ordered or had extra finish wood or engraving. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 80% dulling orig blue with some spots of surface rust; receiver retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a grey metal patina; wood is sound with usual nicks, scratches and dings and retains most of an old added finish; mechanics are crisp; worn dark bore with good rifling. 4-51514 JR271 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1151

1152
$6,325.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 962708. Cal. 25-20. Beautiful semi-deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, special order button magazine, half nickel front sight with screw, flat top rear sight & a locking Lyman tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with capped pistol grip stock & late style serrated steel buttplate. An additional special order feature is the extra long pull of the buttstock, which is 14-3/8″ versus the standard 13″. The wood on this rifle greatly resembles the confirmation of the Model 53. This rifle was produced about 1926, simultaneous with the Model 53. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number 926, which number is also found on front face of buttstock, under the metal & inside toe of buttplate. Any special order feature on a model 92 or 1892 is quite rare, especially plain pistol grip buttstock. Checkering was very little more cost over plain wood. These small bore 92s were generally considered as garden guns or ladies/boys rifles and as such usually received very little attention in the way of maintenance and are often found showing hard wear with little orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus, all matching. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear, a couple small streaks of candy striping on right side, and a couple small scratches on the receiver; buttstock has a few small scratches & nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore; has been fired, but very little. 4-51021 JR294 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1152

1153
$9,200.00

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER CARBINE.

SN 411108. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare trapper carbine with 16″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Bbl has the address in the proper location, forward of the bbl band. Bbl “WP” proof mark is also properly located forward of the rear sight and the forearm is the proper trapper length of 7-7/8″. Entire carbine, including the wood, has a heavy coating of old dried oil or wax. PROVENANCE: Pierre Renaud Collection CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 50-60% orig blue with the balance turned to a medium brown patina; receiver retains 60-70% orig blue with the balance a medium patina. Forearm has a hairline on each side at the tip & a gouge above the band, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light nicks & scratches; stock has a bruise on the left side & grain roughness on the comb. Crisp mechanics, strong bright bore with a few small spots of scattered, very light pitting. 4-51495 JR292 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1153

1153a
$5,175.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CARBINE.

SN 898631. Cal. 32 WS. Beautiful deluxe carbine with 20″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, 2/3 magazine and pedestal front sight with Marbles Sheard blade and flat top rifle rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, about 1X, American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Forearm has a carbine band. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “135″ and left side of upper tang is marked with assembly number “638″. Matching number “638″ is also found in top tang channel of the buttstock. Very few special order deluxe carbines were ever produced and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with light muzzle wear and a scratch on the magazine tube; receiver retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; it also shows light sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use. 4-51104 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1153a

1154
$0.00

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 EASTERN CARBINE.

SN 111071. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard grade carbine with rare 18″ bbl, button magazine, square base German silver front sight and 3-leaf express rear sight. Receiver is without saddle ring. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. An interesting feature on this carbine is that all of the “1”s in the serial number are upside down. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum card which identifies this carbine in cal 30 with 18″ bbl, half magazine and no sling ring, shipped Apr. 4, 1901. Carbines & rifles only 2″ shorter than standard are somewhat rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% orig blue with fine wear around the muzzle and a small cleaned spot just below the front sight; receiver retains about 75-80% thinning orig blue with a small cleaned area on the top right side and some minor candy striping; lever & hammer retain strong case colors, faded on outer faces of lever; wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-51101 JR443 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1154

1156
$4,025.00

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 606391. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, button magazine, square base front sight and 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 90-92% orig blue with some thinning on bbl forward of the forearm and a few small scratches; receiver retains 88-90% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and thinning on bottom; lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors on the sides, faded on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains 75-80% blue. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound having been lightly cleaned. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51102 JR445 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1156

1157
$18,400.00

*SPECTACULAR DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 361050. Cal. 32-40. Beautiful deluxe carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with German silver blade and carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a stud & ring. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “21876″ and “S”. Matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock, under buttplate. Mounted with very highly figured, about 2X, slab-sawed American walnut with I-style checkered carbine forearm and capped pistol grip stock with carbine buttplate. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall the metal retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a few, very fine scratches on receiver and a slight halo from the saddle ring; lever & hammer retain virtually all of their bright, orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on outer faces of lever; buttplate retains 95-96% strong bright blue. Wood is sound with a few, very scattered, very minor storage & handling nicks in finish and overall retains virtually all of its brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired as the bolt face retains virtually all of its orig blue as does the loading gate. 4-51103 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1157

1161
$6,325.00

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

SN 76401. Cal. 10 ga. Standard grade shotgun, blue finish with 32″ steel bbl, half magazine and silver front bead; receiver has the “WRACO” trademark on the left side; mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with rnd knob buttstock that has checkered steel buttplate. Bbl & magazine tube have matching walnut panels on each side. According to The Winchester Book, Madis, there were only about 13,000 of these scarce shotguns produced between 1901 & 1920, with a few assembled from parts until about 1930 when all the remaining parts were shipped to Mexico. These shotguns were only produced in 10 ga and were simply a continuation of the Model 1887 with a few minor improvements. They were a strong reliable shotgun but were unable to compete with the “new” slide-action repeaters. The Model 1901 Winchester has been used in various movies, but most famously by Arnold Schwarzenegger in several of his movies. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only a few small nicks & faint muzzle edge wear; magazine tube retains about 95% orig blue with a series of small nicks & light wear around the carry point; receiver, top tang & lever retain 98-99% orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with the buttstock showing a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 98% bright orig varnish. Forearm panels have a few light scratches with light wear & dulling at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 4-50201 JR34 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1161

1162
$74,750.00

*EXCEEDINGLY RARE JOHN ULRICH ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 1910 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SEVEN GOLD ANIMALS.

SN 17646. Cal. 401 SL. Extraordinary highly decorated, purportedly the most highly embellished Winchester. Rifle has a 20″ tapered rnd bbl with pedestal mounted, Marbels ivory bead, tunnel front sight and a flat top rear sight. It is mounted with about 2-3X center crotch, flame grain American walnut, that is carved in style B, consisting of raised foliate & floral arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with a 1-3/8″ x 1″ oval brass plaque engraved “W. Alton Jones”. Buttstock has a brown leather covered pad and a 1/4″ spacer. Receiver & forearm band are wonderfully engraved by John Ulrich in a custom No. 1 pattern which consists of the very large oval vignette on the left side, depicting a bull elk and two hinds jumping a fallen tree and a very detailed forest scene in the background. All three animals are shown in great detail in flat gold inlay. Right side is equally detailed in a large oval vignette depicting a grizzly bear and two crouching wolves, also in flat gold inlay, depicted in great detail, all in a forested mountain scene. Top of the receiver has a flat gold inlaid bull moose head also showing great detail. The entirety of both sides & the top are then surrounded by very elaborate gold wire with heart shaped panels at the ends of the vignette on the left side, with another on the right side, and a large heart shaped design on top over the forward edge. Rear edge of the receiver is inlaid with a double gold wire as is the bottom front of the receiver. Bottom front of receiver also has a gold outlined shell pattern. Bbl band is engraved to match with a gold wire band. This rifle, identified by serial number, is pictured, both sides and top in the book Winchester Engraving, Wilson, on p.176. Mr. Wilson, in the caption, states that the engraving is signed “J. Ulrich”, but a diligent search under magnification did not disclose such signature. Until this rifle surfaced, it was believed that the Emperor of Japan’s, Model 1892, was the most elaborately engraved & inlaid Winchester ever produced. It had six gold animal inlays versus the seven gold animals on this rifle. It is almost certainly a one of a kind. Examination of the records of Abercrombie & Fitch on file at Griffin & Howe, disclosed that this rifle was consigned by G.W. Hill, Jr. in 1948 and sold to J. Marron, Jr. for $195, and it reportedly had 12oz of gold inlay. It was reconsigned by Mr. Marron in 1951 and sold to W. Alton Jones for $500. In 1962 Abercrombie & Fitch sold the W. Alton Jones collection, including this rifle which was sold to C.J. Wicks for $200. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong restored blue, lightly thinned between the bbl band & front sight with some minor staining in the same area; receiver retains about 98% strong restored blue with a few fine freckles of pitting; forearm has a grain check on the left front side, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of its restored varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-50377 (60,000-120,000) – Lot 1162

1163
$0.00

SPECTACULAR WINSTON CHURCHILL ENGRAVED SHARPS BORCHARDT SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE INSCRIBED “KNOWLTON”.

SN 6676. Cal. 40-50 Sharps Straight. Spectacular custom engraved Borchardt with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, spirit level windgage globe front sight, Lawrence Patent ladder bbl sight and an integral tang sight base containing a Sharps vernier 4″ staff. Receiver & lever are French gray finished while the breech block & buttplate are bright nickel finish. Mounted with exceptional, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with checkered schnable tip forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by master engraver Winston Churchill and signed on top of the receiver ring “W. CHURCHILL ENGR.”. Receiver has full coverage elaborate foliate & floral arabesque patterns with a very fine shaded background. Left side of receiver is inlaid with an incredibly detailed raised gold Rocky Mountain Big Horn sheep in a mountain scene with two other rams in the background. Right side is inlaid with an equally elaborate raised gold leaping whitetail buck in an extremely detailed forest scene. Lever & top tang are engraved to match. Receiver has its orig hard rubber inlaid panels engraved on the left side with a large “K” or “R” and “H.C. KNOWLTON”, all of which is surrounded by a very fine border. Corners of the panel have orig foliate arabesque patterns with matching patterns on the right side panel. Muzzle & chamber ends of the bbl are inlaid with a narrow gold band and the “Old Reliable” panel is inlaid in gold with a narrow gold border. Matching foliate & floral arabesque patterns extend about 5-1/2″ up the bbl from the receiver and around the front sight. The trigger & safety are hand checkered. All the screws are equally beautifully engraved. Bottom of the stock has a small gold oval engraved “Pete”. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Winston Churchill dated May 6, 1989 wherein he acknowledges having engraved this rifle between the years 1971 and 1976 (working on it occasionally). He states that if he were commissioned to do the same job, his charges would be $40,000. Also accompanied by a note card from Mr. Churchill dated June 17, 1996 wherein he reiterates having engraved this rifle early in his career for a “(Pete) Belisle” of Hadley, Mass. He states that at the time he engraved this rifle he was working for Griffin & Howe with the renowned engraver, Josef Fugger. Mr. Churchill worked & studied under Mr. Fugger at Griffin & Howe for four years before striking out on his own and returning to his native Vermont where he still lives & works alternating between regular engraving and sculpting. In one of the above correspondences Mr. Churchill states that this rifle represents some of his earlier work which he apparently considers inferior to his current work. Fortunately for the world at large his inferior work is still better than just about any other work one could find. Additionally accompanied by a box containing an unusual homemade sgl cavity picket ball mold, a set of hand loading tools, a patch cutter and a large quantity of primed & loaded cases without bullets and one sgl loaded round. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp custom finish with bright blue on the bbl and crisp gray on the receiver & lever. Wood is sound with no discernible flaws and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Tools & ammo are fine. 4-50842 JR153 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1163

1164
$11,500.00

*BEAUTIFUL CRESCENT GRADE FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 1899 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO DR. O’CONNOR OF WISCONSIN.

SN 109096. Cal. 303 Savage. Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ tapered rnd bbl, replacement triple bead front sight and a replacement King open rear sight. Mounted with very fancy, B-carved and checkered American walnut with schnable tip forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with Savage embossed hard rubber butt plate. Receiver is “C” engraved by master engraver Enoch Tue, with the round vignette of a running elk stag leaping a fence on the left side and a drinking elk stag on the right side. Both sides of the receiver have full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. Engraving extends on top left side of receiver and receiver ring with light floral patterns on the bottom. This rifle was the property of Dr. Walter F. O’Connor (1874-1946) of Ladysmith, WI. He purchased it from Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago. Dr. O’Connor was the classical small town doctor & surgeon in Northwest Wisconsin at the turn of the century who apparently loved to hunt. Some of his exploits are recorded in the publication The Bucks Camp Log 1916-1928 and also On The Hunt, Willging. When Dr. O’Connor passed away in 1946, this rifle passed to his son, Walter F. O’Connor (1914-2006) who, in turn gave it to his son James C. O’Connor. While Savage Model 99 rifles are fairly common, those with engraving and especially those with carved highly figured wood are very rare. PROVENANCE: O’Connor Family as previously outlined; various books and photographs showing previous owners with this exact gun. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 96-97% glossy orig blue with light muzzle end wear and a spot of rust about mid-point. Receiver retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and thinning on the belly. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides with some fine freckles of rust, turning silver on the outer faces. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang and several short grain checks in the buttstock and overall retains about 95% orig varnish, heat crazed on the buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore dark in the grooves. 4-50354 JR506 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1164

1165
$3,737.50

*MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 220306. Cal. 32-40. Fine special order rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with Rocky Mountain front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a rare Marbles tang sight. It has color case hardened receiver and is mounted with very highly figured burl American walnut with “D” checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with serpentine grip cap and a Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate that may be an old replacement. SN was observed in the usual place on the bottom of the receiver and is also found on left side of top tang under the wood and inside top tang channel of buttstock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% strong, bright, orig blue; receiver retains about 20% good case colors with the balance turned silver and flaked to a medium patina with some fine pitting; lever & hammer retain about 30% case colors. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a slightly altered toe on the stock and overall retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Marbles tang sight will not hold in the locked down position. 4-51502 JR263 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1165

1166
$4,025.00

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 160828. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade rifle with scarce 32″ oct bbl and 30″ magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, Lyman 2-leaf model 6-A rear sight and a Marbles extended, locking tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Standard bbl length for the model 1893 was 26″ and the maximum length magazine tube Marlin was able to produce was 30″. Bbl has standard company name and patent roll markings and left top flat is marked “=FOR BLACK POWDER=”. Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Very few Marlin rifles were ordered with 32″ bbls, especially in the model 1893. These were working tools and this one was probably for a market hunter or someone seeking long range accuracy. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue and the magazine tube a medium to dark brown patina; receiver, buttplate, forend cap, takedown ring, lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded, a little thin over the top front of the receiver; bolt retains about 98% orig blue; wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish; tang sight has a mechanical problem. Otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50600 JR389 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1166

1167
$5,310.00

SCARCE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 2075. Cal. 40-60. Special order model ’81 Marlin with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s gold washed combination front sight and rare Freund “More Light” full buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut that has early B-style checkered forearm and straight stock that has smooth steel semi-crescent butt plate. Receiver has Marlin double set triggers and is engraved by Conrad Ulrich in about #2 or #3 pattern with the round vignette of a running whitetail buck on the left side and a standing pointer bird dog on the right side, with the small bust of a whitetail buck on the bolt dust cover. Engraving is all surrounded by fine foliate arabesque patterns that has pearled background. Engraving extends onto the front and rear raised areas of the receiver and over the chamber area. Left side of upper and lower tangs, under the wood has matching SN, which number is also found on front face of buttstock and inside buttplate. There were approximately 20,000 of these scarce rifles produced and were Marlin’s introduction of the lever action line. The model 1881 was the first lever action rifle to chamber the longer, higher velocity cartridges which were immediately accepted by the buying public and preceded the Winchester Model 1886, which chambered the same cartridges, by a full 5 years. These rifles were virtually all used on the American frontier by citizens from every walk of life, usually under continuous hard circumstances, frequently with little or no maintenance. Since these were primarily working tools of their day and the fancy wood with engraving was a substantial additional investment, very few were ever so ordered. The addition of the Freund sight lends credence to the belief that this rifle was a frontier used rifle as the Freund Bros shop was in Cheyenne, WY. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. bbl and magazine retain traces of blue in sheltered areas being an overall smooth, even brown patina; receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate are also a smooth brown patina; wood shows heavy wear on the checkering with light nicks and scratches and a pinned repair in the wrist, otherwise is sound and retains about 50% orig varnish with touch up in the repaired area; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-50526 JR260 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1167

1168
$5,750.00

SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD NO. 9 UNION HILL SINGLE TARGET RIFLE.

SN 31460. Cal. 32-40. Standard No. 9 Union Hill target rifle with 30″ oct-rnd bbl, windgage globe front sight, no provision for a rear seat & has a thick base mid-range vernier peep sight. Receiver is plain, rebated and has a large finger loop lever. Mounted with a rather plain, light colored American walnut with simple diamond checkered, semi-schnable tip forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with small cheek piece and nickeled cast iron Swiss buttplate. These rifles were produced in limited quantities from about 1884 – 1891 when production ceased due to the decline in interest in Schuetzen contests. This model was one of the more popular Ballards due to its low cost and high quality. This exact rifle is pictured as illustration number 35-2 on page 274 of BALLARD: The Great American Single Shot Rifle, Dutcher and again as part of illustration 35-8 on page 276 of the referenced publication, with credit to the Stephen Gordon Collection and other provenance. These fine target rifles are rarely ever found in completely orig, as sold configuration because most target shooters of that era customized their rifles to suit themselves. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection; The Stephen Gordon Collection; Ed Kennedy Collection; John Dutcher Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, forearm, buttstock, buttplate and some internal parts. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors that are moderately to heavily faded, turning gray. Breech block & hammer retain strong case colors. Lever retains case colors on the sides, faded elsewhere. Buttplate retains about all of its orig nickel. Wood is sound with a few very light, very small nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its crisp, orig varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-50577 JR50 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1168

1169
$6,325.00

RARE BULLARD LARGE FRAME BIG BORE SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 449. Cal. 50-115 Bullard. Fine early rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges altered to flat top. Receiver is color case hardened with company name, address and patent date on the left side. Top of the receiver ring is marked “Express / 50 / 115”. SN is located back of the hammer slot. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with capped round knob pistol grip stock & orig Bullard hard rubber buttplate with embossed company name and an elk. The cartridge for this rifle is the first of the 50 caliber repeating cartridges, which preceded the Winchester Express round by 3 years. The earliest mention of this cartridge is 1886-87, but it was actually introduced much earlier. It is considered to be the first rimless case and the first modern style solid head cartridge case. James H. Bullard was a prolific inventor in a variety of disciplines who patented this rifle in 1881. He established his business in Springfield, Mass and by around 1883 was producing firearms. He only stayed with the company a few years, moving on to other pursuits. The company continued in business until late 1890 or early 1891 when the building housing the factory was sold. The Bullard rifle was in many ways superior to its contemporaries, the Winchester and Marlin, with its rack & pinion action which is much stronger and smoother than either of the others making it much more able to chamber and extract swollen or damaged cartridge cases. The company’s demise was most likely precipitated by Mr. Bullard’s inattention to marketing along with the fact that the early iterations of his rifles were chambered in proprietary cartridges which were generally not readily available on the open market. Coupled with their late entry into the repeating rifle market, Mr. Bullard’s lack of business sense and the proprietary cartridges, the company simply didn’t stand a chance regardless of the superiority of their product. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 85-88% orig finish turning plum with sharp edge wear and some light surface discoloration. Magazine tube is a blue/brown patina. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Lever retains strong case colors and the hammer faded case colors. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-50645 JR63 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1169

1170
$7,475.00

RARE BULLARD DELUXE TAKE-DOWN SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE TWO BARREL SET.

SN 3962. Cal. 32-40 & 22. Fine deluxe target rifle with 32″ oct 32-40 bbl that has globe front sight and no provision for a rear sight. Top flat of the bbl lug has the maker’s name, address and patent information along with “32 / 40”. Caliber 22 bbl is 30″oct with combination front sight and no provision for a rear sight, also with company name and address with patent information on top flat of lug. Top flat also has “22 / 5”. Top tang has a thick base mid-range vernier sight and receiver has a large loop finger lever. Mounted with very highly figured, flame grain American walnut with two checkered semi-Schnable tip forearms and a dramatic serpentine grip buttstock with deep cheek piece & nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate. The patent for Bullards interchangeable bbl single shot rifles was issued in 1887 and the first rifles were produced in 1888. About that time James H. Bullard, the inventor and patentee had sold his business and moved on to other pursuits. The company continued manufacturing rifles until about 1890 with only a very few of these solid, reliable rifles ever having been produced. They are rarely encountered today and almost never with two matching numbered bbls. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbls, forearms, stock and buttplate. 32-40 bbl retains about 95% strong, orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few small nicks. Cal. 22 bbl retains 96-97% orig blue turned a little dull. Receiver & upper bbl lugs retain faded case colors as do the breech block, hammer & lever. Wood is sound with the buttstock showing light edge wear around the cheek piece, a few small nicks & scratches and retains 96-97% strong orig varnish. The forearms are sound showing sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine. 32-40 bore is bright and shiny; strong bright cal. 22 bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-50644 JR51 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1170

1172
$5,750.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: There are two fingerprints of fine pitting on the bottom of the barrel in front of the forearm.

SCARCE REMINGTON HEPBURN #3 MATCH RIFLE.

SN 1619. Cal. Appears to be 38-50 Remington-Hepburn. Fine single shot target rifle with 28″ medium weight oct to rnd bbl, spirit level windgage globe front sight, no rear seat and a thick base short range vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with very light, nicely figured American walnut with checkered, nickeled steel schnable tipped slim rnd forearm and rnd knob pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Less than 1,000 of these rifles were produced in the period 1883 to 1907 and few survive today in orig configuration with orig finish. Target shooters are notorious for altering their rifles to suit themselves. Consequently very few are found today without some form of alteration. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including bbl, forearm, stock and buttplate. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue and the receiver virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the right side and over the top with the left side moderately faded, brilliant toward the rear; lower tang & trigger plate are moderately faded with some rust pitting on the lower tang. Wood is sound and retains about all of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50847 JR148 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1172

1173
$10,062.50

SPECTACULAR CUSTOM REMINGTON NO. 1-1/2 ROLLING BLOCK TARGET RIFLE BY A.O. ZISCHANG.

SN 5725. Cal. 22. Beautiful deluxe rifle with 28-1/4″ oct bbl, windgage front sight, no provision for a rear sight and has a short range vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver & trigger guard are beautifully color cased hardened and has a single set trigger. Mounted with spectacular, highly figured American walnut with very fine checkered, black insert, schnable tip forearm and Schuetzen style, serpentine grip buttstock with deep cheek piece and nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. Checkering is about 30 lines per inch and the stock has raised side panels. Consignor’s note attached to the trigger guard states “CUSTOM BUILT FROM REMINGTON 1-1/2 ROLLING BLOCK BY A.O. ZISCHANG SYRACUSE N.Y. 1875-1940”. Mr. Zischang was one of the preeminent bbl & target rifle makers of his time. Any time there is a discussion about the finest 19th & early 20th century rifle makers, Mr. Zischang is always one of the first to be mentioned, along with the likes of Harry Pope, George Schoyen and others. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its bright bbl blue and brilliant case colors on the receiver. Trigger guard is moderately faded; breech block, hammer and receiver pins retain about all of their orig blue; wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of it orig varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50511 JR390 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1173

1174
$5,750.00

RARE REMINGTON KEENE BOLT ACTION REPEATING CARBINE.

Cal. 45-70. Standard grade carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, fixed front sight in a dovetail in the front band and 1,000-yd carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has the caliber marking and top of the bolt has 3-line company name and patent dates. Mounted in an uncheckered 1-pc walnut half stock with color case hardened forend cap & carbine buttplate. Bottom of the buttstock & forend cap have sling swivels. Although the exact number of carbines produced is unknown, according to numerous publications they are very rare. Only about 5,000 Remington-Keene bolt action rifles & carbines were produced in the period 1880-1883 in five different configurations. There was a small contract of carbines purchased by the government for arming Indian police but the exact number is unknown. Those few carbines examined by this Cataloger have all been in well used condition with very little orig finish, generally showing hard use and abuse. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% crisp orig blue with some light surface rust, primarily on the left side just forward of the forend cap and a few freckles of light surface rust elsewhere; receiver retains about 96-97% strong orig blue with a few scattered freckles of light surface rust; bolt retains most of its orig bright polished finish; forend cap/bbl band retains 75-80% orig case colors, moderately faded with some fine pinprick pitting; hammer retains bright case colors; trigger guard retains about 75% thinning orig blue with some light surface pitting; stock has a hairline forward of the trigger guard opening, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & dings and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50561 JR391 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1174

1175
$13,225.00

SCARCE LATE PRODUCTION REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 223. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line right hand “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” block letter address. Buttstrap has a factory stud & ring. Mounted with unnumbered, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. The Model 1875 was produced only from 1875 to 1888 with about 25,000 to 30,000 revolvers made in that time frame. The Model 1875 was produced as a direct competitor for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. This is apparently a transition model made after Hartley & Graham took over Remington and represents one of the late Model 1875s produced just before the Model 1888. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, shows very little use, has been fired, but very little. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig nickel with a few small spots of flaking; cylinder pin retains strong orig blue; screws retain orig blue, a little thin on the heads. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain about all of their orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore, with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50736 JR99 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1175

1176
$8,625.00

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 14227. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, pinched post front sight and 1-line left hand block letter address. Buttstrap has a factory stud & ring. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that has “44” stamped at the bottom of left grip. Inside each grip is marked in pencil “14029” and they are also stamped “1312”. Left side of the heel, under the grip is marked with assembly no. “142”, which number is also found on rear face of cylinder. The Model 1875 was produced only from 1875 to 1888 with about 25,000 to 30,000 revolvers made in that time frame and was a direct competitor for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time the Model 1875 appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the U.S. Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. In 1888 Remington redesigned the Model 1875 and produced less than 1,000 of the Model 1888 before transitioning into the Model 1890. The Model 1875 was a popular sidearm, which saw extensive service on the American frontier and Mexico. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 95-97% strong orig nickel with only light muzzle end wear, a few nicks and scratches, a ding on the cylinder and some light flaking on the back strap; cyl also retains most of its orig nickel on the rear face and outer diameter, being bare metal on the front face. Grips show heavy wear, especially on the right side with chipped toes and retain a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50539 JR98 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1176

1177
$10,350.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 450. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with rare 5-3/4″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y.” address. Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W.” Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with fancy Remington logo at the tops. Buttstrap has a factory stud and ring. The Remington Model 1890 was an improved version of their Model 1875 with cut out web on the ejector housing. There were only a little over 2,000 of these rare revolvers produced in the period 1891-1896, of which only a few were with 5-3/4″ bbls. The Model 1875 & 1890 were produced as direct competitors for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, by the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the U.S. Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. By the time the Model 1890 was produced, sales of large bore single action revolvers had waned substantially in favor of the more convenient dbl action revolvers, and after only a short run, Remington stopped production of their big bore revolvers. It has been the experience of this cataloger that nickeled Models 1890 far outnumber blued ones. Finding a blue Model 1890 with orig shorter bbl and orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains blue in most sheltered areas with the balance having flaked, not worn to a dark patina; hammer retains bright case colors; cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes, being mostly a thin blue, turning plum with a wide drag line. Grips are very fine to extremely fine showing very little wear. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50738 JR97 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1177

1178
$8,050.00

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1894. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y.” address. Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W.” Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with fancy Remington logo at the tops. Buttstrap has a factory stud and ring. The Remington Model 1890 was an improved version of their Model 1875 with cutout web on the ejector housing. There were only a little over 2,000 produced in the period 1891-1896. The Model 1875 & 1890 were produced as direct competitors for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. By the time the Model 1890 was produced, sales of large bore Single Action revolvers had waned substantially in favor of the more convenient dbl action revolvers, and after only a short run, Remington stopped production of their big bore revolvers. It has been the experience of this cataloger that nickeled Models 1890 far outnumber blued ones. Finding a blue Model 1890 with orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 30-35% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance flaked more than worn to a medium patina. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and have turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and scattered fine pitting. 4-50737 JR96 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1178

1179
$2,587.50

EARLY REMINGTON DOUBLE DERINGER.

SN 126. Cal 41. This early type 2 is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO ILION, NY” on top of bbl, the 3-digit SN would make it a first year production of 1888. Grips are checkered hard rubber with blued finish on frame and bbl. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 50% of its orig bright blue/black finish with balance gray; frame has traces of finish in protected areas with balance silver/gray; hammer retinas about 90% of its bright fire blue; grips are well fit with wear to high spots and two 1/2″ cuts in right grip and a larger 3/4″ cut in left grip. 4-50553 JS236 (500-800) – Lot 1179

1180
$4,600.00

*CASED CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED REMINGTON DOUBLE DERINGER.

SN 98743. Cal 41. This little Remington double Deringer is engraved possibly by Cole Agee though not signed with his classic cattle brand style. His typical signature brand “2 lazy 2 P” is found on bottom left bbl. This gun is mounted with a pair of smooth ivory grips and is in relatively very fine condition since it was engraved. CONDITION: Very fine as refinished and engraved. Gun retains most of its bright finish with dark backgrounds contrasting engraving; bbl address “REMINGTON ARMS – – U.M.C. CO ILION NY.” is well struck on top of bbl. Gun functions well with very heavy spring tension. Bores are crisp and smooth. Casing is mahogany with red velvet lining which is very goo to fins condition overall; well fitted and retains several cartridges as can be seen in photos. 4-50319 JS197 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1180

1181
$43,125.00

RARE AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 5939. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Matching numbers are also found on bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing and on cylinder. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head. The tiny inspector initial “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) is found on bottom of bbl, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap and bottom left edge of grip. Grip cartouche is worn away. This revolver is from lot 6 of Cavalry issued Colts and is within the known and identified range of Custer’s 7th Cavalry issued revolvers. It is also within the range of 2nd Cavalry issued revolvers, either of which places it in the thick of Indian fighting in the 1870s & 1880s. While the 7th Cavalry received all the notoriety resulting from the Custer massacre and although the 7th Cavalry was a famous fighting unit at that time, participating in numerous smaller battles and skirmishes, in actuality the 2nd Cavalry was probably more active in the Western theater and probably participated in more fights than did the 7th. In fact the 2nd Cavalry was part of General Crook’s column for which Custer was supposed to wait. Just a few days before the Custer fight at the Little Big Horn the 2nd Cavalry with Crook fought the Battle of the Rosebud, leading the fight to the Indians and pursuing them when they abandoned the field. The 2nd and 7th Cavalries remained on duty in the Western theater well into the 1880s. Undoubtedly this revolver saw much fighting. Accompanied by a series of letters from John Kopec, noted historian, author and collector where he verifies the authenticity of this revolver and states that it could have been issued to either of the units mentioned above. He cites an example of SN 5933 which was found in Canada in the area where many of the escaping Indians traveled to after the Little Big Horn. Undoubtedly #5933 was a 7th Cavalry Colt which leads to the conclusion that this revolver, #5939 was also a 7th Cavalry revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. All parts of this revolver appear to be absolutely orig except the hammer spring which is a more modern replacement. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the top and sides gray metal patina. Orig feathers are still visible on either side of front sight. Frame retains faded case colors in the front gullets and traces in most sheltered areas being generally a gray metal patina. There is some fine pitting on the right side by the forcing cone. Trigger guard, front strap and backstrap are gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides and rear edge. Cylinder is a gray metal patina. Grip has a chipped left toe, otherwise is sound with some light battering on the bottom edges and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-50671 JR102 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1181

1182
$17,250.00

SCARCE CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 16632. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a legible “APC” (A.P. Casey) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom of grip, bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder all have small “C” inspector initials. Bottom of bbl under ejector housing has last 4-digist of matching SN which are also found on cylinder. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver is still in its orig cavalry configuration having escaped the recalls of 1893 and early 20th century when thousands of cavalry revolvers were recalled by the armory, refurbished and had their bbls shortened to 5-1/2″ artillery configuration. This revolver was manufactured in 1875 during the height of the Indian wars when cavalry revolvers were in great demand. Most of the production of that period would have been issued to front line cavalry units. Others however were issued to state militias where they remained until they were declared surplus, returned to the arsenal and sold as surplus. That this revolver remains in near unfired condition attests to the fact that it was either stolen from the army, captured by the Indians or remained in a militia armory until sold. Accompanied by a John Kopec 2-pg letter wherein he validates most of the above information and states that this revolver “remains 100% authentic in every respect”. Also accompanied by a letter from Rob Judd of Rural Retreat, VA dated June 25, 2008 wherein he states that he received this revolver after his grandfather’s death in about 1956. His grandfather was Burt L. Knight of Manchester, CT and that he has no information beyond that. Additionally accompanying is a bill of sale for this revolver to Tommy Rholes signed by Mr. Judd. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas, being a clean, smooth gray/brown patina. Front gullets of frame retain strong case colors and the hammer faded case colors. Cylinder retains blue in the flutes with the outer diameter matching patina to the revolver. Grip is crisp, showing light edge wear and a legible cartouche, lightly battered on the bottom edges. Hammer will not catch in the safety notch and is not solid in the half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, shows very little evidence of having been fired. 4-50678 JR101 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1182

1183
$0.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO THE 8TH CAVALRY.

SN 49108. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced & thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the outline of an oval cartouche that would be for Capt. John E. Greer, under the mostly visible date of “1878”. Right side of grip has the partially visible cartouche “HN” (Henry Nettleton). Right side of grip also has partially visible stamping that appears to be “Co” and what appears to be a “B” and the partial number that appears to be an “8TH” and “CAV.”. The “HN” inspector initials are found on bottom of bbl, frame & cyl. The back strap & grip have small “W” (E.C. Wheeler) sub-inspector initials. Mr. Wheeler filled in for Mr. Nettleton during an illness. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned Colt historian & author, John Kopec, wherein he verifies most of the above information. He states that the hammer is a replacement since it does not have the “HN” inspector initials. He also provides the information that this revolver escaped the recalls of 1893 and the early 20th century where hundreds of cavalry revolvers were returned to the factory & Springfield Arsenal where they had their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″ and usually have mixed numbers. This revolver is identified by SN in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, as being one of the very few Wheeler inspected revolvers. Additionally accompanied by a notarized letter, over the signature of Jim Finch, Long Hunter Shooter Supply of Amarillo, TX. Mr. Finch states that in March 2011 he purchased this revolver from a north Texas rancher who had found it in a box in an old barn they were tearing down. He states that he traded it to Ron Peterson of Albuquerque, NM. The fact that this revolver remains in its orig configuration attests to the fact that it was very likely issued to a frontline cavalry unit during the Indian Wars and was either lost or stolen. Although it could have subsequently been issued to a militia unit, it likely was not. The 8th U.S. Cavalry Regiment was a very storied & active cavalry unit involved in Indian Wars from 1866-1890. They were formed in California in Dec. 1866, replacing volunteer companies that had been fighting Indians in California, Nevada & Oregon during the Civil War. In 1867 they were moved to Nevada and in 1870 to Fort Union, New Mexico Territory. They remained there at various forts throughout the region fighting primarily the Apaches, making the occasional foray into Texas against the Comanches & Kiowas and in July 1875 were moved to Texas where they continued fighting the Comanche until 1888 when they marched 2,600 miles to Fort Meade, SD and Fort Keogh, Montana Territory. The fact that the 8th Cavalry was a frontline fighting unit in 1878 and thereafter in North Texas certainly lends credibility to the idea that this revolver was stolen by a deserting trooper during the time before the unit left for the north. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being a cleaned gray metal patina; the hammer, as mentioned by Mr. Kopec as having been changed, is a civilian type with short checkered spur which would further support the idea that this revolver had been in use outside of the military. Grip shows heavy wear with heavy chipping along the edges and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50603 JR346 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1183

1184
$10,350.00

SCARCE 1875 ISSUE CASEY-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 17149. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script address. Left side of the frame has 2-line, 2-patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of SN in the back strap channel. Left side of grip has well struck cartouche “APC” (A.P. Casey). Ejector housing is first type with bull’s-eye ejector rod head and the base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Bottom of the bbl, under the ejector housing, is marked with last 4 digits of SN and sub-inspector proofs “J/P” are stamped on bottom of bbl. Cyl has matching last 4 digits of SN. Tiny sub-inspector initials are found on most parts of gun including stock, trigger guard, cyl, bbl and ejector housing. This is a very fine example of a rare, early martial single action revolver in orig condition retaining much of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains only about 20% orig blue most of this is in protected areas though good feathering is seen at front sight; balance of cyl is silver/gray with scattered areas of staining and light pitting; ejector housing retains about half of its orig blue finish with balance the same silver/gray as bbl; frame retains about 70% bright and muted case colors with left side retaining close to 90% and right side much less with balance silver/gray, matching color of bbl and ejector housing; the cyl retains about 70% thinning blue, again one side much better than other with balance matching color of bbl and frame; hammer retains most of its case colors though dull and muted in areas; trigger guard retains about 30% of its blue finish and backstrap retains about 70% with balance a matching silver/gray to rest of gun; the stocks are fine and very well fit retaining much of their orig oil finish with light edge wear effecting bottom border of cartouche on left grip. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50615 JS185 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1184

1185
$8,625.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 114707. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing is marked with last 4-digist of matching SN. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Heel of the backstrap has 5 filed lines. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip, with the no. “47-7” visible in the backstrap channel. Hand carved over this number are the initial “M.F.C.” Left side of the grip has the outline of an “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) inspector cartouche under an illegible date. Right side of the grip has outline of a “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Mr. Clarks initials are also found on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl and cylinder. The sub-inspector initials on the bottom edge of the grip have been obliterated by battering. This revolver was part of the 9th & 10th contracts 1884 & 1885. Large numbers of these revolvers were issued to the New York Militia and many others were converted to artillery configuration in the 1890’s & early 20th century recalls where their bbls were reduced to 5-1/2″. The mid-1880s was a period where the Indian wars were still being fought and it is possible that this revolver could have been issued to one of the front line cavalry units and used in the Indian wars. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas with strong case colors and front gullets of frame, being mostly a gray metal patina; cylinder is matching patina as are the front and backstraps. Grip is sound with the aforementioned battering on the bottom edges, showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50542 JR100 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1185

1186
$20,700.00

RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 235. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44” and has matching SN under the ejector housing. Ejector housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Hammer is orig with rimfire firing pin secured with 2 rivets. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that appears to have the faint matching number in the backstrap channel. Cylinder is also matching numbered and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44 rimfire, bbl length and type of stocks not listed, blue finish and shipped to Spies, Kissman & Co. NY, NY on Feb. 8, 1876 in a 12 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 1,863 single action revolvers produced in 44 RF caliber (including 107 caliber 22 revolvers) in the period 1875-1880 in a separate SN range beginning with #1. In about 1888 Colt converted the remaining 44 RF revolvers in stock to cal. 22. Colt had produced these revolvers to accommodate the owners of Henry and Winchester Model 1866 rifles, which utilized the same cartridge. Unfortunately the introduction of the Single Action in 44 RF nearly coincided with the advent of the repeating center fire rifles. Being an obsolete cartridge at the introduction, hampered sales which resulted in cancellation of this model. The vast majority of Single Action chambered in 44 RF were sold to Mexico and South America where the Henry and Winchester 1866 rifles were still in widespread use. In that environment, these revolvers usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance and most often are found with cut bbls. So, finding one in orig configuration is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Orig finish remains only in the most sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides and rear edge. Grip is sound and showing moderate wear and retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with shine in the groves and light pitting. 4-50681 JR92 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1186

1187
$28,750.00

RARE SMALL BORE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1860. Cal. 22 RF. Blue & color case hardened, 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing, is marked with matching SN. Cyl is also matching numbered. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with Rampant Colt & eagle 2-pc hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in 22 caliber with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, rubber grips and shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on May 28, 1889 in a 1-gun shipment. There were only 107 of these rare revolvers produced by Colt 1875-1880 and were numbered in a special series with the 44 rimfire revolvers, which were all in the approx. serial range of 1-1800. This revolver appears to be one of the last produced. When the 44 RF revolvers stopped selling, Colt used the last rimfire frames and made 22 caliber revolvers out of them. These 22 caliber revolvers were not big sellers either and only this very few were produced. They were more of a novelty than something anyone would seriously use during that time frame. They are usually found in abused, poor condition, rarely with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered but appear to be orig to this revolver. Bbl retains 20-30% orig blue, mostly under & around the ejector housing with the balance a mottled gray/brown patina; ejector housing retains strong blue in the gullets with the outer radius a dark brown patina; frame is a dark brown patina with pitting around the forcing cone area; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, turned dark on the edges; trigger guard & back strap retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a brown patina; cyl is also a dark brown patina with a moderate drag line and fine pitting on front face. Grips are sound with a few scratches on bottom right edge and show light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and sharp rifling. 4-50682 JR106 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1187

1188
$34,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT SMALL BORE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 135485. Cal. 22. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing, is marked with a small “22”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 22 rimfire with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL, for Ludington, Wells & Van Schark on Dec. 19, 1892 in a 2-gun shipment. Numerous publications show that there were 107 Single Actions in caliber 22 produced in the late 1880s, mostly from converted 44 rimfire frames. Out of the 1,863 revolvers made in 44 rimfire, either 90 or 93 (depending on which publication) of those frames were converted to 22. The other 14 or 17 cal. 22 revolvers were numbered in the regular serialization series, generally in the 135,000 range, such as found here. These caliber 22 Single Actions were generally not considered a real man’s gun and so usually saw hard service with very little maintenance and are rarely found today in orig configuration with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 30% strong blue in sheltered areas around the front sight and ejector housing with the balance a purplish/brown patina; frame retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas being an overall silver/gray patina; cyl is mostly a blue/gray patina with dull blue in the flutes; trigger guard & backstrap are mostly a gray metal patina with blue in sheltered areas; grips show are sound and show moderate wear with the left side having turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with some fine frosting in the grooves. 4-50684 JR341 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1188

1189
$25,875.00

EXTREMELY RARE SMALL BORE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1853. Cal. 22 RF. Nickel finish with blued screws, 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard & bottom of bbl are marked “22 CAL”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with 2-pc hard rubber rampant Colt & eagle grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in 22 caliber with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to Bandle Arms Co., Cincinnati, OH, on Feb. 21, 1889 in a 1-gun shipment. There were only 107 of these rare revolvers produced by Colt 1875-1880 and were numbered in a special series with the 44 rimfire revolvers which were all in the approx. serial range of 1-1800. This revolver appears to be one of the last produced, and may be the very last one. When the 44 RF revolvers stopped selling, Colt used the last rimfire frames and made 22 caliber revolvers out of them. These 22 caliber revolvers were not big sellers either and only this very few were produced. They were more of a novelty than something anyone would seriously use. Nickeled examples are extremely rare and those with orig finish are also very rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel on the bbl, frame & grip frame with just about all the losses around the forcing cone area on the front part of the frame; trigger guard & back strap finish has turned a little milky with some fine pimpling on the front of the trigger plate; cyl retains 50-60% orig nickel with most of the losses around the front & front face; screws are very fine and retain most of their orig blue. Grips are sound showing light wear, turned light chocolate. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50683 JR104 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1189

1190
$126,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 127099. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.” in an etched panel on the left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3 line patent dates and left front web of trigger bow is marked “44 CAL”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Mounted with exceptional 2-pc pearl grips with an outstanding raised carved flying American eagle and American shield on the right side. Revolver has full coverage New York style engraving on frame, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop. Matching engraving patterns extend nearly full length of the bbl on each side with a triple border around the address terminating in fine foliate & arabesque patterns. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s typical large fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and has an unusual chain border around the rear edge that has 6-pointed stars in each link. Hammer is nickel finished. Screws, trigger & base pin are fire blued. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 44-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks with a “carved Mexican eagle motif”, factory engraved and shipped to Western Arms & Cartridge Co. Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 23, 1888 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a typed Bill of Sale for this revolver, transferring ownership to Tommy Rholes over the signature of Michael Eric Ecton of Blue Springs, Missouri. Additionally accompanying is a second Colt Factory letter dated March 4, 1969, with identical information to the previous factory letter addressed to Mr. W.F. Bradford of La Plata, Missouri. PROVENANCE: Michael Eric Eaton; W.F. Bradford; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, has been fired but very little. Overall retains about 98-99% strong orig nickel finish with slight dulling on the left side of the muzzle and tip of the ejector housing. Front face of cylinder has 2 or 3 small spots of flaking with light pitting under the grips. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue, showing wear on the trigger & lock bolt screws. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50687 JR66 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 1190

1191
$52,900.00

FINE INSCRIBED HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 160281. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with outstanding, factory, 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved ox head on the right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht in about “C” coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Left recoil shield has Mr. Helfricht’s trademarks fan pattern and the loading gate his typical starburst pattern. Top strap is engraved in snake and dot patterns which run down the back by the hammer slot. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up each side of the bbl with snake & dot patterns in top gullet and outer radius of ejector housing. Cylinder is engraved in alternating patterns on lands between flutes and has a snake and dot pattern around the rear edge. Top of back strap has Mr. Helfricht’s starburst panel with geometric patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Center of backstrap is engraved in zigzag lettering, probably by the same hand who engraved the backstrap, “J.H. WEAVER”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 44-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, carved steer head pearl stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO, c/o Sellers & Cennally on Dec. 22,1894 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Frame, bbl and ejector housing retain about 90% strong orig nickel, turning a little milky. Outer radius of ejector housing shows holster wear; backstrap, buttstrap and about half of the front strap are cleaned bright metal, as is most of the trigger bow & trigger plate; screws & base pin are fine and retain strong fire blue; cyl retains about 70% orig nickel with one area polished bright metal; right grip has a small chip in the heel otherwise grips are sound showing great fire. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50688 JR335 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1191

1192
$28,750.00

HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION.

SN 153161. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with a raised carved stooping eagle on the right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht in about “C” plus coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on sides of the frame, sides of the bbl boss and extend over sides of the bbl. Left recoil shield and loading gate are engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s deluxe fan pattern. Top strap, back edge of frame by hammer slot, top gullet & outer radius of ejector housing and rear edge of cyl are engraved with snake & dot patterns. Top of bbl, backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved with geometric patters. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s fan patterns. Cyl is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s distinctive alternating patterns on lands between flutes. Screws & base pin are fire blued. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt, with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved, shipped to Charles Hummell & son, San Antonio, TX, Aug. 29, 1893 in a 2-gun shipment. Undoubtedly this revolver and another (SN 153007), identically engraved and the other gun in this shipment were for the same individual, probably a local Texas rancher or wealthy person in Mexico. Given that this revolver has an American style eagle grip and the other a Mexican eagle grip, they could have been simply for close friends or business associates on each side of the border. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 50-60% milky orig nickel with the exposed metal a gray patina and some fine pin prick pitting on front sides of frame; cyl retains 60-65% orig nickel; grips have a few fine chips on the toes & heels, otherwise are sound and show great fire & iridescent color; hammer is not solid in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-50528 JR337 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1192

1193
$20,700.00

HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION.

SN 153007. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with a raised carved Mexican eagle on the right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht in about “C” plus coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on sides of the frame, sides of the bbl boss and extend over sides of the bbl. Left recoil shield and loading gate are engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s deluxe fan patterns. Top strap, back edge of frame by hammer slot, top gullet & outer radius of ejector housing and rear edge of cyl are engraved with snake & dot patterns. Top of bbl, backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved with geometric patters. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern. Cyl is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s distinctive alternating patterns on lands between flutes. Screws are fire blued. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40, with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved, shipped to Charles Hummell & son, San Antonio, TX, Aug. 29, 1893 in a 2-gun shipment. Undoubtedly this revolver and another (SN 153161), identically engraved and the other gun in this shipment were for the same individual, probably a local Texas rancher or wealthy person in Mexico. Given that this revolver has an Mexican eagle grip and the other an American style eagle grip, they could have been simply for close friends or business associates on each side of the border. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 50-60% orig nickel turning milky with the exposed metal a gray patina and some fine pin prick pitting on front sides of frame; cyl retains about 30% orig nickel; grips have a chipped left toe, otherwise are sound and show great fire & iridescent colors; hammer is not solid in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 50528-1 JR338 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1193

1194
$28,750.00

FINE ENGRAVED COLT SA ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS HISTORY INSCRIBED “FROM THE BOYS 1895” (POSSIBLY TO JUDGE JOHN L. SHEPPARD, MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS).

SN 163605. Cal 45 Colt. Silver finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame including Mr. Helfricht’s trademark flower blossoms on the recoil shield & loading gate. Front gullets of the frame also have his trademark patterns. Top strap is engraved in snake & dot patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length over sides of bbl with fine snake & dot patterns around the address & geometric patterns all the way to the muzzle. Top radius of the ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot patterns with full length geometric & floral patterns on the outer radius. Top of backstrap has Mr. Helfricht’s deluxe fan pattern with geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Center of the backstrap is engraved in block letters “From the Boys 1895”. Cylinder is also deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes, a snake & dot pattern with other border patterns around the rear edge and most unusual, fully shaded panels around the stop notches. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, silver finish, pearl grips, factory engraved and inscribed “From The Boys 1895” on the back strap and shipped to H.S. Bettes Hardware Co. Paris, Texas December 20, 1895 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a large packet of information including a copy of a letter dated 11, October 1988 over the signature of H.H. Miller wherein he documents this revolver back to 1950. Mr. Miller states that a gentleman named Lee Greenly of Manitou Springs, Colorado purchased this revolver who related that it had been ordered by several citizens of Mount Pleasant Texas, Titus County, as a gift to a Judge in that area who was thought to be John L. Sheppard who was Judge of the 5th district and had presided over court cases in Mt. Pleasant. It was thought that the gift was in relation to his resigning from the bench in 1896 to enter politics to run for the U.S. Congress, and was elected. Judge Sheppard died in Hot Springs, AR in 1902. Mr. Miller states that in 1952 this revolver was obtained by A.E. Dyer, a rancher and later County Judge of Callahan County Texas. It remained in Judge Callahan’s collection until 1988 when he apparently agreed to sell it to Mr. Miller. Since that time Mr. Miller has spent considerable effort attempting to document Judge Sheppard’s activities and life. Judge Sheppard’s brief biography appears on pg 238 of History of Titus County Texas, Russell. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains nearly all of its restored silver finish, showing light wear and scattered fine pitting under the new finish. Grips have chipped left toe & heel & chipped right heel, otherwise are sound showing great fire & color. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; base pin is a replacement. 4-50752 JR71 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1194

1195
$21,275.00

*FINE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KANSAS ASSOCIATION.

SN 185132. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with a raised carved ox head on right side. Revolver is beautifully engraved in New York style, possibly from the Cuno Helfricht shop with about “D” coverage on the frame that has fine pearled background. Matching engraving is on each side of the bbl boss with a flower blossom on the ejector boss. Top strap is engraved with a double rope pattern. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length on each side of the bbl with elaborate geometric patterns on top. Top of backstrap is engraved with a very detailed fan pattern that has a “V” center. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved with geometric patterns and the trigger bow with matching foliate arabesque patterns. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes and has elaborate border patterns around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl-ox head stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Louis Earhardt c/o J.A. Rose Atchison, KS on Jan. 2,1900 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a copy of pp. 104-105 from the 1899-1900 Atchison, KS city directory which lists Louis Earhardt as Louis Earhardt & Co. on Commercial St. Additionally accompanied by a double loop, lightly decorated right hand holster for 5-1/2″ Single Action. Holster has a large cartouche at the top marked “L. Kiper & Sons / Makers / Atchison, Kas.” Both top & bottom loops have the hand carved brand that appears to be JF Bar brand along with the number “15”. Belt is an unmarked money belt about 38″ long by 3″ wide made of 1-pc pebble grain leather, folded and sewn at the top with nickeled steel, rectangular buckle. Belt has 32 large cal., sewn-on cartridge loops. With shipment of this revolver to Kansas at the turn of the 20th century when that area was still fairly wild lends credence to the thought that this revolver might have been used by someone in law enforcement. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains 30-35% orig nickel showing light use with holster wear on the muzzle and ejector housing tip; nickel on the front & back straps has turned milky; cyl retains traces of orig nickel being mostly a dark brown patina; right grip has a chipped heel and a chip at the frame with an age line, and shows light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered pitting. Holster shows moderate to heavy wear with an open rear seam and a hand stitched closed toe, but overall is strong & serviceable. Belt shows heavy wear with and open seam and is supple with a number of detached cartridge loops. 4-50673 JR343 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1195

1196
$100,625.00

SCARCE COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 154042. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching serial number inside each grip. Right grip has turned chocolate. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which states that they were unable to locate any information in the factory records about this revolver “however, serial numbers 154040 to 154054 were shipped as Sheriff’s Models with the exception of 154042 and 154045”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, he estimates that there were about 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Action revolvers produced over the entire production run. Mr. Cochran states that he had examined 167 Sheriff’s Model revolvers and extrapolating the numbers based on the assumed total production of 1,000, shows that 3.25% or 32 of the production were in caliber 32-20 and that 49.35% or 494 revolvers had 4″ bbls. He also estimates that about 60% or 600 revolvers had standard black powder frames and that 70.73% or 707 revolvers were blue & color case hardened finish. Regardless, this is an extraordinarily rare revolver in this high condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only muzzle edge wear and some very faint scratches on the right side; frame & hammer retain about 95-96% orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly faded on top strap and loading gate, moderately faded on outer radius of left recoil shield; cyl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a series of fine scratches, probably from being cocked in the holster; cyl also shows sharp edge wear and a light drag line; trigger guard and backstrap retain about 85% orig blue, strong & bright on the trigger plate, top of the backstrap & buttstrap; front & back strap show light flaking & wear; grips are sound, showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50672 JR339 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1196

1197
$44,275.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 149805. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent date and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips that are probably not orig to this revolver. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and his trademark flower blossom patterns on the recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap has snake & dot patterns with other typical Helfricht patterns in the front gullets of frame. Engraving patterns extend up both sides of the bbl with snake & dot border around the address. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern and geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved in typical alternating Helfricht patterns on the lands between the flutes with snake & dot patterns around the rear edge. Base pin is a period of use replacement. Accompanied by a very unusual, late 1800s period black Moroccan leather, doe skin lined small holster that fits this revolver perfectly. Right outside of the holster is fitted with a spring clip riveted to the holster. Also accompanied by a letter dated June 21,1994 to Mr. David Jackson of Dallas, TX over the signature of Martha Ann Reading of Dallas, TX. She states that this revolver, identified by caliber, was used by Mr. Albert A. Kochan when he was a brand inspector at the Houston Stockyards and she speculates he was a city marshal at that time. She states he later lived in Richmond, TX where he died in the 1940s and is buried there. She states that the accompanying holster was his original utility holster which he wore inside the waistband of his pants. The last paragraph, in part states “Mr. Albert was my husbands grandfather and was very proud of that particular gun–“. Additionally accompanied by 2 Colt Factory letters, each advising Mr. Rholes that there was no record of this revolver. According Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were an estimated 1000 single action sheriffs model revolvers produced in the period 1882-1911. Of that number he estimates that 350 had standard black powder frames and only about 8 had barrels longer than 4 inches. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue turning plum on the right side with a few scattered spots of light pitting toward the muzzle. Frame & grip frame retain traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas being mostly a plum/brown patina. Cylinder is matching patina. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Grip locator pin is a replacement. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear with some stitching losses around the edges. It appears that this holster was made for a 4″ bbl but it is extremely evident that this revolver has been used in this holster extensively. The toe is open showing heavy wear in the correct areas around the toe. 4-50691 JR68 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1197

1198
$0.00

RARE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO SAN FRANCISCO.

SN 145306. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on the left side. Bottom of the bbl, under base pin is marked with a tiny 44 and last 4 digits of matching serial number. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Bottom edges of the grips are hand-carved “J C”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to The Colt Company, San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, CA on May 18, 1892 in a 4 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there was an estimated 1,000 Sheriff’s model revolvers made out of the approximately 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced by Colt. Mr. Cochran estimates that there were about 305 Sheriff’s model revolvers made with 3-1/2″ bbls and that about 18% (180) total produced in cal 44-40. Extrapolating those numbers 30% of the production having 3-1/2″ bbls results in only approximately 60 revolvers produced with 3-1/2″ bbls in cal 44-40 making this a very rare revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains traces of orig finish in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth, even, blue/gray metal patina. Cylinder retains plummy/blue in the flutes with matching patina on the outer diameter. Hammer is silvered case colors. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-50745 JR73 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1198

1199
$41,400.00

*LOT OF THREE FIREARMS, WATCHES, PHOTOGRAPHS & EPHEMERA THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER & COUNTY SHERIFF LEE QUEEN.

1) Colt Single Action Army. SN 151191. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about “C” coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and his fan patterns on recoil shield and loading gate. Top strap is engraved in snake & dot patterns and foliate arabesque patterns extend about 3/4 of the length on each side of the bbl. Ejector housing is engraved with snake & dot patterns in top gullet and outer radius. Cyl is typically engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on lands between flutes with snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Top of backstrap is engraved in a fan pattern with geometric patterns down the backstrap, on buttstrap & trigger guard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl grips, factory engraved and shipped to J.F. Schmelzer & Sons, Kansas City, Kansas on Nov. 28, 1893 in a 2-gun shipment. 2) Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector DA Revolver. SN 585252. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and fixed sights. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have deep relief carved eagle with red stone eye on right side. Right sideplate is jeweler engraved, through the blue, “LEE QUEEN. / CHANNING / TEX”. Accompanied by a tooled brown leather holster. 3) Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine. SN 585069. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 3-leaf carbine express rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring. Mounted with uncheckered gum wood with straight stock & carbine buttplate. This lot is accompanied by a large volume of printed material relating to Ranger Queen. Robert Lee Queen was born Sept. 1869 in Williamson County, Texas and grew up near Round Rock. He moved to the Amarillo area as a child and in 1893 joined the Texas Rangers and served until 1897. After that he ranched and became a cattle inspector. In 1902 he was elected Sheriff of Hartley County and served a total of seven terms, nearly twenty years in two different sessions. He died in 1933. Among this large volume of material are several originals & copies of photographs of Ranger Queen and some of his company of Rangers. Included is a notarized statement from Tom O. Collins who states that he is the grandson of Lee Queen and that the firearms being sold here belonged to his grandfather which he used as a Ranger and Sheriff. Also included is a notarized letter from Atty. Rick McGarrey who states that the Colt Single Action being sold here belonged to his grandfather and was used during his term as a Ranger. Additionally included is an Elgin 18 size, silverode cased pocket watch that belonged to Lee Queen and a 14 kt. 3-color gold Hampton lady’s hunter case watch that belonged to his wife, Maggie Queen, that was sold to Mr. Rhodes by Virginia Queen Ayers, their daughter, signed receipt included. Additionally accompanying is the miniature badge of Ralph Queen, Lee Queen’s son, who succeeded him as Hartley County Sheriff and a campaign matchbook for Ralph Queen. Also accompanying is an unmarked cartridge/money belt, 36″ x 2-3/8″ with nickeled cut-corner steel buckle and forty 45 caliber cartridge loops, two of which are broken and contain thirty-one 45 caliber cartridges. And finally accompanied by a bronze statue of a western man wearing a cowboy hat & boots with gun belt & Bowie knife reloading his Colt revolver. It is titled “Lee Queen / COMPANY B TEXAS RANGER”. Artist signature is indecipherable but this statue is 1/10. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good to fine. Overall retains 50-60% orig nickel showing heavy holster wear on left side of muzzle and tip of ejector housing with heavy wear on front of cylinder; loss areas are a gray metal patina; screws are fine and retain most of their orig fire blue, turned a little dark. Grips are fine and may be old replacements. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 2) Fair to good. Overall retains 50-60% dull orig blue showing heavy holster wear on bbl & cyl. Right grip has chipped heel & toe with chipped heel on left grip and another chip at the frame and show great fire & iridescent colors. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Holster is fine. 3) Good. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 85% orig blue; receiver retains traces of orig blue being mostly a worn gray metal patina. Forearm has 3 gouges and the stock a few more and overall retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Pocket watches appear to be running as of this writing. Badge is fine. Cartridge belt shows moderate to heavy wear with crackled finish and worn tongue billet. Ammunition is oxidized. Bronze is extremely fine. 4-50653, 4-50654, 4-50655 JR492 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1199

1200
$19,550.00

VERY RARE SHERIFF’S MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 159325. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “41” under the base pin, which is the actual bore diameter of the 38-40 caliber bullet. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Frame is referred to as “sharp type”. Mounted with after market, period of use 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 38-40 with 3″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Colt’s San Francisco agency on April 17, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by an orig period of use single loop holster made for a 3″ revolver and marked on the loop “S.C. GALLUP SAD. CO. / PUEBLO”. Holster is nicely tooled with a sewn toe and rear edge. Additionally accompanied by a pair of orig Rampant Colt hard rubber grips marked on the inside with the partial serial number “8942”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were approximately 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions out of the more than 357,000 revolvers produced between 1873-1940. Mr. Cochran states that he examined 167 Sheriff’s Model revolvers and that extrapolating the various calibers, bbl lengths and frame styles against the estimated 1,000 produced, he estimates 58 revolvers were with 3″ bbls and that 65 were in cal. 38-40. He additionally shows that there were about 350 revolvers with sharp frames. It is quite evident from the wear and lack of finish that this revolver was carried extensively, probably by a lawman out west. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, plus. Overall retains traces of blue at the bbl root, otherwise metal is a smooth, medium patina showing light muzzle end wear with holster wear on the bbl; grips have a couple small chips, otherwise are sound with great fire & light iridescent colors. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Holster has a break in the rear edge, otherwise is sound, showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 75% orig brown finish; rubber grips are fine. 4-50692 JR336 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1200

1201
$0.00

IMPORTANT COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER AND RIG BELONGING TO DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL HENRY SPENCE MILLER.

SN 163113. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “41” (actual bore diameter for caliber 38-40) under the base pin. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Backstrap is engraved in period script, probably by a local jeweler, “H. Miller”. Henry Spence Miller was born in 1859 in Clay County, Missouri, one of five brothers in that family. One of the brothers, Clelland Miller, became very famous or rather infamous, as a member of the James Gang and was killed Sept. 7, 1876 by a medical student named Henry Wheeler. From all reports Henry Spence Miller was also fairly wild but did not cross the line against the law. He became Assistant U.S. Marshall for the District of Western Missouri in 1893, a position he apparently held for about four years. Accompanied by a notarized statement from Christopher Riley Wise who states that he is the great-grandson of Henry Spence Miller and lists seven items that were the property of his great-grandfather. Included in this inventory is this revolver, identified by serial number, Deputy Marshall Miller’s gold badge, 16 orig photographs of outlaws captured by Marshall Miller, a gun belt & holster, a leather covered blackjack, a wrist cuff and a small metal savings bank, all of which are included in this lot. Additionally accompanying is a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on Oct. 1, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanying is an orig parchment deed for the sale of property in Clay County, Missouri in the name of Moses Miller, Henry Spence Miller’s father, dated 1835 and bearing the Seal of the United States and the signature of President Andrew Jackson in two places. Additionally accompanying is a notarized Bill of Sale over the signature of Christopher R. Wise, selling this lot of merchandise to Tommy Rholes. Also accompanying is the Jan. 1954 issue of The Texas Gun Collector (the official publication of the Texas Gun Collectors Association) which includes a 4-page article about James S. Wise, the father of Christopher, and part of his firearms collections. The photographs, blackjack, wrist cuff & bank (with key) are self explanatory and the revolver has been described above. Badge appears to be about 14 karat gold, made of two flat pieces with the top bar about 1-1/2″ long x 3/8″ wide marked “DEPUTY”. Suspended from two 4-link chains is a small shield 1-5/8″ x 1-3/8″ marked “U.S. / MARSHALL / WESTERN DIST. / MISSOURI” with some light engraved decorations. The belt & holster rig are made of fine tooled leather consisting of a single loop mail-order holster with Cheyenne plug that is highly decorated. Belt is also mail order, made of 1-pc soft leather, sewn at the top, in money belt style with nickeled steel rectangular buckle, about 4″ x 3″, that has been trimmed on the tongue end with the tongue reattached. Belt has 40 sewn-on cartridge loops which contain twelve 38-40 cartridges. All together this lot is very inclusive of part of what would have been worn & carried by a U.S. Marshall in the late 1800s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with most of the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium/dark patina, shows holster wear around the muzzle and left side; ejector housing retains about 40% orig blue showing wear on the outer radius and flaking in the top gullet; frame retains 60-70% orig case colors, bright in the front gullets, faded elsewhere, thin and turning silver on recoil shield, loading gate & top strap; hammer retains bright case colors, turned dark on top edge; cyl retains about 85-88% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear and a medium cyl line; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina. Grips are sound showing great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Blackjack retains about 50% orig brown finish with broken wrist strap; wrist cuff retains traces of orig nickel being mostly a brown patina; bank retains most of its orig nickel; holster shows light wear and retains most orig finish; belt shows moderate wear with a few damaged and reattached cartridge loops; photos are yellowed & faded; badge is extremely fine. 4-50661 JR490 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1201

1202
$14,375.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DOCUMENTED TEXAS HISTORY.

SN 74675. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head and base pin appears to be orig with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a period single loop full coverage holster with light border decorations & a Cheyenne plug with the maker’s cartouche “KINSEY, BRO’S / MONTAGUE, TEX.”. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, nickel finish, shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY, Dec. 7, 1881 in a 10-gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by a copy of The Rampant Colt, Spring 2006 issue, which contains a 2-page article by Mr. Rholes about this revolver & rig. Also accompanied by the tally book of J.W. Rees of Montague, TX. According to Mr. Rholes’ article Jacob Walker Rees moved from Virginia in June 1882 and began work as ranch foreman for William Watson. In July 1882 he then went to work for Granwill Graham at $30 per month. On Oct. 8, 1882 Mr. Rees notes in the tally book that he began working as ranch foreman for C.C. Rumrill at $40 per month. Mr. Rumrill apparently owned three large ranches in Texas & Oklahoma Indian territory. Mr. Rees apparently worked only about a year before returning to Virginia where he resumed farming and died in 1919. His tally book lists a large variety of entries for everyday life of a rancher in Texas regarding simple purchases for tools & supplies and salaries paid to his employees. The last entry in the tally book is June 1883. Additionally accompanied by letters from Miss Martha W. Rees of Winchester, VA, the granddaughter of Jacob Walker Rees. She simply informs Mr. Rholes and two other individuals that she has no additional information regarding her grandfather beyond where he was born & died, that he had passed away before she was born. Miss Martha Walker Rees apparently sold the farm along with this revolver, holster, belt & ledger book at a small auction on Aug. 6, 2005. The belt, an unmarked money belt, has been separated from the holster and is currently unknown. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. Bbl retains 65-70% orig nickel with some fine pimpling; frame retains 25-30% orig nickel; trigger guard & front strap retain traces of orig nickel while the back strap & butt strap retain about 50% nickel; cylinder retains 50-60% orig nickel and the ejector housing 60-70% nickel; all loss areas are a very dark brown patina. Grip shows moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks & scratches and retains about 90% factory varnish on left side and 65-70% varnish on right side. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine & fine pitting. Holster is sound with harness rivet repairs showing light wear and retaining about 75-80% orig brown finish. Tally book leather cover shows heavy wear & fading; interior pages are yellowed with worn corners but most writing still legible. 4-50674 JR79 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1202

1203
$20,125.00

SCARCE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH COLORADO HISTORY.

SN 140777. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Bottom of bbl & left front web of trigger guard are stamped with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt 2-pc hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, shipped H.M. Bostwick, Denver, CO on May 20, 1891 in a 2-gun shipment. Page 114 of Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Volume II, Cochran, lists H.M. Bostwick as a Detective, Denver, Colorado, 1891-1898, and shows that he ordered a Colt Bisley target revolver SN 171328 in caliber 38 Colt on Jan. 13, 1898. While roll-marked Frontier Six Shooters are not uncommon, it is very rare to fine any Single Action revolver identified from the factory to a specific individual,especially a law enforcement officer. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle end wear, a couple of small nicks & scrapes; ejector housing also retains about 95% glossy orig blue; frame retains about 75-80% orig case colors, very bright in front gullets and strong on right side, a little more faded on left side, mostly turned silver on recoil shield; hammer retains about 75% strong colors; trigger guard retains strong blue with front strap thin blue; back strap & butt strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly gray on back strap; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with about 70-75% thin orig blue on outer diameter with a light drag line and a couple of chemical spots. Grips are sound showing light wear, having turned chocolate; screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50709 JR84 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1203

1204
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH EXTENDED GRIP.

SN 144729. Cal. 450 Eley. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, blued target front sight with 1-line Hartford and “DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address and caliber marking on left side. Frame is flat top style with fixed target rear sight, left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in the circle. Mounted with extremely rare, diamond checkered, extra long walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Toe & heel of grip frame are sharp versus the rounded configuration usually found in order to accommodate the extended grip without leaving a gap. Bore has Metford rifling. Bottom of bbl and cylinder have tiny British proofs. Accompanied by its orig green baize lined English oak casing that has an empty medallion in the lid and a “J.H. CRANE” paper distributor label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with several non-orig tools, plus an “L” shaped Colt semi-auto pistol screwdriver. Left center of the bottom has a cartridge block with spaces for 42 cartridges. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 450 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, extra long wood stocks and shipped to Colt’s London agency, June 1892 in a 1 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, out of the approximate 357,000 single actions produced there were 914 flat-top target revolvers and only about 50 of these had the extended grip. The chart on pg 174 of the referenced publication shows only 84 flattop single actions were produced in cal. 450 Eley. Extrapolating those numbers discloses that only about 9% of the total flat-top production was in cal. 450 Eley. On pg 251 of the referenced publication, Mr. Cochran states that he had examined 10 long-grip revolvers of which 4 were in cal. 450 Eley, and only 2 had the London address. This exact revolver, identified by SN in pictures on pg. 250 and 251 of the reference publication. Regardless, this is an exceptionally rare Colt Single Action revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with 3 spots of flaking and some scrape marks on the bottom adjacent to the base pin; ejector housing retains about 60% strong orig blue, showing wear on the outer radius; frame retains about 50% orig blue with the balance having mostly flaked to a medium patina, showing wear on the recoil shield and loading gate; trigger guard retains blue in sheltered areas with the front strap and back strap a blue/brown patina; buttstrap retains about 90% glossy orig blue; cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes, flaked and thinning on the outer diameter with a light drag line. Grips are very fine showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a couple of cracks and is missing a couple of splinters on the bottom, otherwise is sound; interior is lightly faded and soiled; accessories are all fine. 4-50756 JR91 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 1204

1205
$34,500.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 9″ BARREL.

SN 130266. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). All blue finish with the one and only 9″ barrel ever found on a target model Single Action. It has German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on the left side. Bottom of the bbl, under ejector housing is marked with a tiny “44”. Frame is flat top style with target rear sight in the top strap and three patent dates on the left front side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard swivel & ring. Mounted with Rampant Colt / Eagle hard rubber grips. Top of bbl and face of cyl are marked with small British proofs. The location of these proofs is most unusual, as they are usually found on the side of the bbl & cyl in the flutes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which lists this revolver in Cal. 44-40 with 9″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to Schoverling, Daley & Gales, NY, NY on Sept. 17, 1889 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 2-page letter from renown Colt researcher, historian and author, R.L. Wilson, wherein he verifies most of the information above plus stating that this revolver is the only one listed in the Colt records with a 9″ bbl. Mr. Wilson also states that one of the more well known owners of this revolver was the John B. Solley, III collection. Additionally accompanied by a letter from Arnold Marcus Chernoff to someone who apparently purchased this revolver from him. He states that this is the only known flat top Single Action target model with factory 9″ bbl. He also states that this revolver was originally in the Solley Collection and was traded to R.L. Wilson in about 1982. Mr. Chernoff states that he purchased it from Mr. Wilson. This revolver is pictured in a group shot on p. 193 of The Colt Heritage, Wilson. And finally, accompanied by an orig black leatherette covered, green felt lined casing that has nickelled hardware in front and a carrying handle. Inside the bottom is compartmented for the revolver and has a wire handle cleaning brush. Right center has a cartridge block containing 42 “WRACO” headstamped cartridges with small copper primers. The style of case is contemporary to the revolver and may have been supplied by Colt. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 917 Single Action revolvers were produced, out of which only 21 were in Cal. 44-40 and this is the only one with 9″ bbl. Mr. Cochran states that only 11 revolvers had a bbl length other than 7-1/2″, all of which he lists on p.176 showing this serial number in Cal. 44-40 with 9″ bbl and Eagle grips. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains strong blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a plummy/blue patina with a cleaned area about mid-point and showing wear on the left side; frame has a couple of screwdriver oops scratches on the left side and overall retains 60-70% thinning orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas; cyl is a plummy patina as are the trigger guard, front & back straps; grips are sound and show moderate wear, turning slightly chocolate on the left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Case is very fine showing light corner wear and overall retains about all of its orig finish. Interior is heavily faded but sound with intact partitions. Ammunition is fine. 4-50755 JR332 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1205

1206
$14,375.00

SCARCE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 162889. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Frame is flat top target style with fixed target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on the left side with rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN inside each grip. This revolver is somewhat unusual in that it is not British proofed as most of this model are found today. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 revolvers of this configuration were made out of the more than 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced 1873-1940. According to the chart on p. 174 of referenced publication only 19 of the 914 revolvers made were in caliber 38-40, making this one of the more rare flat top target Single Actions. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except cyl which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with wear on both sides of muzzle and a few fine scratches elsewhere; frame retains 88-90% orig blue with sharp edge wear, a wear spot on top strap and most of the losses on recoil shield & loading gate; hammer retains faded case colors; trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly gray patina; cyl retains 85-90% orig blue, strong in the flutes, showing edge wear, a drag line and thinning on outer diameter. Left grip has a chip at the heel and overall they show heavy wear, turning a little chocolate. Hammer will not catch in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of very fine pitting. 4-50764 JR82 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1206

1207
$19,550.00

SCARCE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 128387. Cal. 450 Boxer. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and scarce 1-line Hartford/Pall Mall London block letter address. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “45” and tiny British proofs which are also found on the cylinder. Frame is flat top style with target rear sight in the top strap. Top strap is also engraved “COGSWELL & HARRISON / 226 STRAND, LONDON”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL / B”. Mounted with Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 450 Boxer with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to Colt’s London Agency on Dec. 17, 1888 in a sixteen gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by what is probably its orig distributor supplied, red felt lined English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with rnd escutcheon. Inside the lid has its orig Cogswell & Harrison paper label. Bottom of the case is compartmented for the revolver, a wood handled brass cleaning rod, an L-shaped screwdriver, an ebony handled turn screw and a rnd socket for a pewter oil bottle which now has a military brass oil bottle. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 Single Actions were produced in target style, and out of those only 89 were in Cal. 450 Boxer. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and some very fine flaking; ejector housing retains about 60-65% orig blue being a silver/brown patina on the outer radius; frame retains 85-88% glossy orig blue with some light candy striping and light flaking; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes, having flaked to a medium patina on the outer diameter; trigger guard & back strap retain 65-70% glossy orig blue with thin blue/brown front & back straps; grips are sound showing light wear, turned just a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp; strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains about 90% orig varnish. Interior is very lightly faded with light soil and solid partitions. Ammunition & accessories are fine. 4-50757 JR333 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1207

1208
$14,375.00

RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 128521. Cal. 32-44. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address. Bottom of bbl, under base pin has a tiny “32”. Flat top frame has a target sight in the top strap and 3-line patent dates on the left side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “32 Cal”. Mounted with Rampant Colt / Eagle hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching serial number in pencil inside the right grip. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 32-44 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to E.W. Vine, address not available on June 17, 1889 in a one gun shipment. Remarks state “records also indicate this arm was shipped with S&W cartridge”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 914 flat top Single Actions produced, out of which only nine were in Cal. 32-44 which makes this an extremely rare Colt. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with the loss areas flaked to a dark patina; frame retains 75-80% orig blue with flaking and a ding in the top strap; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a blue/brown patina; trigger guard & back strap are mostly a plummy patina with strong blue in sheltered areas; grips are sound showing moderate wear and have turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50760 JR330 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1208

1209
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SMALL BORE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 129314. Cal. 22. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing is marked “22”, left side of frame has three patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”. Frame is flat top style with target sight in top strap. Mounted with Rampant Colt / Eagle hard rubber grips. Numerous publications show that there was a total of 107 Single Action revolvers produced in Cal. 22, of which 90 utilized frames from the 44 Rimfire series, all in a separate serial range. The remaining 17 revolvers were serialized around the 130,000 range. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 917 flat top Single Action revolvers produced, out of which only 93 were in Cal. 22 Rimfire. In addition to being an extremely rare caliber in one of these revolvers, it is additionally rare not being British proofed. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 10-15% strong org blue with the balance a blue/brown patina; frame retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina; cyl is an overall light plummy patina with numerous small dings on the outer diameter; trigger guard & back strap retain traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a gray metal patina; right grip has a chipped toe, otherwise grips are sound and show heavy wear having turned chocolate; hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. A very difficult to find target model Colt with a decent bore. 4-50758 JR331 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1209

1210
$12,650.00

SCARCE COLT FLATTOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 158901. Cal. 38 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “38” under the base pin. Frame is flattop style with fixed target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on left side with rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 38 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks & shipped to Colt’s San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, CA on Jan. 10, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 Target Model Single Actions were made out of the more than 357,000 Single Actions produced 1873-1940. Of that small number only 122 were in caliber 38 Colt. Although the 38 Colt was the most prolific caliber in the Flattop styles, this is still a scarce revolver in that it is not British proofed as is found on most of these Target revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with some thinning around the muzzle and a couple of other fingerprint size thin spots; ejector housing retains about 70-75% bright blue, mostly in the gullets, worn to gray on the outer radius; frame & loading gate retain 60-65% strong orig blue, gray on the loading gate, thin on recoil shield with edge wear on the frame and a couple of other thin spots; front & back straps are mostly thin blue/gray patina with bright blue on the top of back strap & trigger guard; cylinder retains about 90% orig blue, strong in the flutes showing edge wear, a light cylinder line and some light thinning on the outer diameter. Grips are probably not orig to this revolver but fit well; show very little wear with great fire and light iridescent colors; inside left grip has a repaired compression fracture around the escutcheon. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-50763 JR87 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1210

1211
$11,500.00

RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 155899. Cal. 38-44. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address with “FOR-38-44 S&W CTG.” Left side of frame has 2 line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. It is mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt & Eagle, hard rubber grips matching number to this revolver. Last 3 digits of serial number are also found on front face of cylinder, bottom of bbl under ejector housing, inside ejector housing & on left side of front and back straps. This indicates that this revolver had been sent back to the factory for restoration early in its period of use. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 32/44 S&W (obviously a clerical mistake in the factory records), with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock is not listed and shipped to T.A. Tappen, Washington D.C. on Aug. 16, 1894 in a 1 gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were a total of 914 flat top target revolvers produced out of the approximate 357,859 single action Army revolvers produced and of that total only 11 were made in caliber 38-44, which makes this one of the more rare Colt single action revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong factory blue with light muzzle edge wear and a few tiny nicks & scratches. Ejector housing retains about 95% factory blue with front edge wear and a few tiny nicks & scratches. Frame retains 95-96% glossy factory blue with sharp edge wear and some tiny nicks & scratches along with light thinning on the recoil shield & loading gate. Front strap and trigger guard retain 95-96% glossy factory blue. Back strap & butt stap retain 25-30% factory blue with the balance a plummy blue patina. Cylinder retains about 70-75% factory blue, strong in the flutes, thinning on the outer diameter. Grips show light diamond point wear with the left side having turned chocolate and the right grip with 9 notches around the bottom edge. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50762 JR67 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1211

1212
$10,637.50

EXTREMELY RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 127731. Cal. 44 S&W Russian. All blue finish with extremely rare 5-1/2″ bbl, target front sight and 1-line block letter address. Frame is flat top style with fixed target rear sight and has 3-line patent dates on the left side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL.” Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt & eagle hard rubber grips that each have the name “E.A. Mack / 1941” scratched on the inside. Rear face of cylinder has last 2 digits of serial number. Hammer has had the sides polished, possibly because of a replaced firing pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber “44/40″ with 5-1/2” bbl, blue finish, rubber grips and shipped to J.P.M. Richards, address not available on Oct. 16, 1888 in a 2 gun shipment. Under note the letter states “Records indicate extra cylinder for S&W cartridge was also shipped with this arm”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran of the 914 flat top single action revolvers produced by Colt, out of the approximate 357,000 total production only 51 were in 44 Russian and only 7 had 5-1/2″ barrels. This is truly one of the rarities in Single Action Army revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 25-30% orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a blue/gray patina. Each side of the bbl has light vice marks near the frame. Grips are sound showing moderate wear turning chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-50759 JR69 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1212

1213
$8,625.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 106036. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl is stamped with a tiny “44” and tiny British proofs forward of the base pin. It also has last four digits of matching SN under ejector housing. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Right front side of grip is stamped “WG”. Cylinder also has last four digits of matching SN on outer diameter along with tiny British proofs. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 44-40, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, blue finish and shipped to Colt’s London Agency on Feb. 25, 1884 in a 24-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue in sheltered areas, mostly under and around ejector housing; etched panel is completely visible; balance of bbl is a gray metal patina; frame retains 50-60% fading case colors with the balance turned silver; hammer retains about 90% faded case colors; trigger guard retains 70-75% thinning orig blue with front strap mostly gray patina; back strap has strong blue at the top being mostly a gray/brown patina; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a silver/blue/brown patina. Grip shows moderate edge wear with a couple of small chips in left heel and overall retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50524 JR80 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1213

1214
$17,250.00

RARE MEXICAN NATIONAL RAILROAD MARKED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 174271. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” under base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with a very deep, raised carved Mexican eagle on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved: “Yes – Mexican National RR on backstrap”, shipped to Mexican National Railroad, c/o J.M. Nixon, address unavailable, on Nov. 23, 1897 in a 3-gun shipment. Non-standard markings such as this on Single Actions are quite rare and when encountered are usually not factory applied. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 40-50% orig blue in sheltered areas, mostly around front sight and ejector housing with the balance a blue/gray patina; frame retains strong case colors in bottom front gullets with traces of silvered case colors, being mostly a gray metal patina; hammer retains traces of faded case colors; trigger guard & back strap are mostly a gray metal patina; cylinder retains strong blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a blue/gray patina. Grips have a chipped right heel and another chip on the right side at the frame with part of the snake missing above the eagle’s head, otherwise grips are sound showing great fire with strong colors on left side. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bore has a small pit, possibly a small ring near the muzzle. 4-50710 JR83 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1214

1215
$9,200.00

SCARCE EARLY COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 110298. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with scarce 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl is stamped with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “44 CF” on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with matching numbered rampant Colt/eagle 2-pc hard rubber grips. It appears that this revolver was manufactured in about 1884 which was only the fifth year that the short bbl was offered by Colt. These early short bbl Single Actions were in great demand on the American frontier by both law enforcement and outlaws for their quick handling and short range accuracy. They usually saw very hard & continuous use under extreme conditions and are rarely found today with orig finish and almost never with a completely legible etched panel. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue with muzzle end wear and some dulling over the top at the frame; ejector housing shows only light front end wear; frame retains about 80% strong orig nickel showing wear on both rear sides; trigger guard & front strap retain about 85% strong orig nickel with most of losses from the front strap; back strap retains nickel in sheltered areas being mostly bare metal patina; cylinder retains about 90% bright orig nickel with one small area of loss which is a cleaned metal patina; hammer, trigger & lock bolt screws retain thin orig blue and the other screws bright orig fire blue; base pin is orig type with dimpled ends and retains about 95% thinning orig blue. Grips have a chipped left toe, otherwise are sound and show very light wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50699 JR81 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1215

1216
$10,350.00

SCARCE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH RARE SKELETON SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 66512. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing, has last four digits of matching SN. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Frame has the extended hammer screw for shoulder stock attachment. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Accompanied by an original nickeled bronze skeleton shoulder stock with steel adjusting screw & knob. These stocks were offered as accessories and no record is known of how many were sold or if any were shipped with revolvers, other than Buntline Specials. Regardless this is a rare accessory in orig configuration. Numerous examples today are reproductions. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is an overall cleaned gray metal patina with strong markings and a series of nicks & scratches on the bbl. It appears that a couple of the trigger guard screws are replacements and the front of the trigger plate has a series of nicks & a screwdriver halo around the front screw hole. Grip has a chipped right toe with a gouge on the right side, showing considerable wear with traces of orig varnish, being mostly a hand worn patina; hammer spring is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with very fine pitting. Stock retains about 75% orig nickel with no other apparent flaws. Altogether a very rare set. 4-50574 JR165 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1216

1217
$10,620.00

EARLY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 107183. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips from another revolver. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the Nimschke shop, with wide sweeping foliate arabesque scrolls on the frame, a fan or flower blossom pattern on recoil shield & loading gate with snake & dot pattern on the top strap. Each side of bbl boss is engraved with a sunburst. Foliate arabesque patterns extend about 2/3 up the bbl and has snake & dot patterns that extend to the muzzle. Top of the bbl is engraved in snake & dot patterns around the address with geometric patterns to the front sight. Top of back strap is engraved in a sunburst pattern with geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot patterns in the top gullet & outer radius. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on March 11, 1884 in a 6-gun shipment. Base pin appears to be a period of use replacement with dimpled ends. Looking at this Colt leaves absolutely no doubt that it saw continuous hard use on the frontier, probably by a long serving law enforcement officer. The wear is consistent with that posit. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of nickel finish remain in the most sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned gray metal patina showing heavy wear with fine pitting on front of frame and front of top strap. Grips are sound and show very heavy wear with a few nicks on bottom left edge. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-50540 JR85 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1217

1218
$9,440.00

SCARCE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 111066. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking is on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips that are likely not orig to this revolver. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop, with flowing foliate arabesque patterns on frame & top strap with a hunter star on the ejector boss and a sunburst on left side. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up the sides of the bbl and on each side of the muzzle. Top of back strap is engraved in a fan pattern with light foliate arabesque patterns on the back strap. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with foliate patterns back of each flute and a dbl line border around rear edge. Ejector housing is engraved with a snake pattern on outer radius. Butt strap & trigger guard are not engraved. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 5-1/2″ bbl, soft finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on July 14, 1884 in a 6-gun shipment. Soft finish indicates that this revolver was shipped without the frame & loading gate having been color case hardened for engraving & finishing outside the factory. Hartley & Graham were closely connected to L.D. Nimschke during this period. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 20% milky nickel in sheltered areas; frame, grip frame & cylinder retain traces of nickel in the most sheltered areas with all of the loss areas a very dark brown patina; revolver shows only moderate use which does not account for the finish loss which, in the estimation of this cataloger, resulted from poor storage in a holster. Grips have a chipped left heel, otherwise are sound showing great fire and light iridescent colors. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50530 JR86 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1218

1219
$6,900.00

IDENTIFIED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH INSCRIBED GRIP “COL. CHAS. S. RICHE / C.E.S. & A.A.D. / MAY 20TH, 1898”.

SN 160499. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips with the left side lightly engraved with a bull elk head & inscribed “Col. Chas. S. Riche / C.E.S. & A.A.D. / May 20th 1898”. Accompanied by copies of pp. 169-172 of the Annual Report, June 11, 1926 of what is probably from the U.S. Military Academy, but is not identified. It lists Charles Swift Riche as a graduate of the class of 1886. Col. Riche was born July 19, 1864, graduated US Military Academy July 1882, number three in his class. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers where he served variously in Galveston and the Upper Midwest building canals, levees and fortifications. In 1896 he was in charge of the defenses of New Orleans, constructing fortifications. From June 1897 – July 1903 he was the assistant to the District Engineer in Galveston, then in charge of the district except when he was appointed Colonel commanding 1st U.S. Volunteer Infantry, May 20, 1898. This date corresponds with the date on the grip. He was mustered out on Oct. 28, 1898 and commissioned back into the army as a Captain and back to Galveston. He continued with the Corps of Engineers at various stations, alternating between Texas and the Upper Midwest. From July 1918 to January 1921 he was assigned as Chief Engineering Officer constructing fortifications in Panama. He retired in Jan. 1921 and died March 20, 1926. This revolver was presented to Col. Riche when he was in command of the 1st Volunteer Infantry. Although Col. Riche was a commander of the 1st Volunteer Infantry from May to Sept. 1898, they never left the United States, simply being shipped from Galveston to New Orleans in May and back to Galveston in Sept. where they were mustered out. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80-90% strong original nickel; ejector housing retains about 95% original nickel with 3 or 4 small dings on the outer radius; frame retains about 85% original nickel with the loss areas mostly on the recoil shield and loading gate with some fine flaking elsewhere; cylinder retains 75-80% original nickel. Grip frame retains about 90% orig nickel with a spot of pitting on the back strap; screws are all fine and retain most of their orig fire blue, turned a little dark; right grip has a couple of small chips at the heel and both grips have spotty rust staining which correspond to spots and areas of rust on the grip frame; both grips have a hairline from the screw escutcheon. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50656 JR227 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1219

1220
$4,000.00

EARLY COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER ETCHED PANEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 74816. Cal. 44 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2; bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Etched panel scene is fully discernible on left side of bbl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and 44CF caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with very nicely figured, carved steerhead 1-pc ivory grip. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on outer diameter of cylinder. This revolver was produced in 1882 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather usually with limited or no maintenance and this is a fine survivor with etched panel and a beautiful pair of patinaed, carved ivory grips. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with only traces of orig blue in protected areas; markings are still bright and discernible including etched panel which is discernible; there are numerous small nicks & dings on bottom of bbl; ivory stocks are fairly well fit with several chips on uncarved grip as can be seen in photos that do not affect aesthetics. Mechanics are crisp, bore is smooth with good, discernible rifling. 4-50550 JS179 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 1220

1221
$5,750.00

EARLY COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER ETCHED PANEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 76373. Cal. 44 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Etched panel scene is fully discernible on left side of bbl and small “44” stamped on bottom of bbl in front of cyl pin. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and 44CF caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc wood grip with last 4 digits of SN inked three times internally. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on outer diameter of cylinder. This revolver was produced in 1882 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather usually with limited or no maintenance and this is a fine orig and complete survivor with etched panel retaining orig finish, fine aesthetics and crisp lines. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with only strong traces of bright orig blue finish in protected areas such as cyl flutes; markings are still bright and discernible including etched panel which is discernible; stocks are well fit with a couple large dents and scuffs on left side; left grip shows moderate edge wear, lighter on right, about 90% of orig varnish is retained. Mechanics are crisp, bore is fairly bright with crisp rifling. 4-50546 JS186 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1221

1222
$6,490.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 121026. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and block letter 1-line address with last 4 digits of SN stamped on bottom under ejector housing. Inspector mark “P/D.F.C.” are found in small letters forward of cyl pin. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Mounted with the correct 1-pc walnut grip whose SN in backstrap channel has matching last 4 digits. Left side of grip has the legible but light cartouche “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date 1887 and the right side has the outline of the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. This revolver originated in the 11th contract signed Nov 4, 1886 for 2,000 revolvers, which was completed by March 24, 1887. Capt. Butler was the only inspector whose cartouche is without a border, the reason for which is unknown. The “DFC” inspector initials are also found on left bottom edge of grip, frame, bottom of bbl and cyl. Revolvers of this series were generally issued to the cavalry regiments stationed on the American Frontier and generally saw hard and continuous service during the Indian Wars, and afterwards, and are rarely found in fine orig “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including cyl, bbl and stocks. Bbl and ejector retain about half of their orig bright thinning finish; frame and hammer retain traces of case color, with balance being a silver/gray with scattered staining and pinprick pitting; cyl retains no orig finish with matching silver/gray color to frame; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue in sheltered areas with balance silver/gray matching rest of gun; grip is well fit with discernible inspector marks on butt in addition to those on either side with “1887” date is sound; wood overall has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-50572 JS184 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1222

1223
$4,600.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 152022. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last 4-digits of matching SN inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicago Illinois on May 22, 1893 in a 2 gun shipment. This revolver was manufactured at a time when the West was still wild and business was conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and firearms were a daily use tool that were exposed continuously to inclement weather and harsh circumstances and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Hibbard, Spencer & Barlett in Chicago were major outfitters for the Western United States and it is likely that this revolver was sold to someone on the frontier. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel on the bbl ejector housing and frame. Frame has some losses on the left side in front of the cylinder, around left side of recoil shield and edge of the hammer, probably having been stored with the left side up. Cylinder retains 75-80% orig nickel with one area of light to moderate flaking with some fine pitting in a couple of the flutes. Grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore shows very little use. 4-50534 JR351 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1223

1224
$5,750.00

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 192842. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to J.F. Schmelzer & Sons, Kansas City, KS on Feb.20, 1900 in a 4 gun shipment. Given that this revolver was shipped to Kansas at a time when the west was still wild it can be reasonably assumed that this revolver was probably used by a rancher, cowboy, lawman or outlaw of that period. At that time business and pleasure was still being conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and firearms were daily use tools exposed to continuous harsh weather, frequently with little or not maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall the bbl ejector housing frame and cylinder housing retain about 95% orig nickel, turning a little milky; trigger guard and back strap retain 30-40% thin nickel with the exposed areas gray metal patina; screws are very fine and retain most of their org fire blue. Grips are sound showing very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 spots of pitting. 4-50706 JR231 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1224

1227
$6,900.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 74223. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing has last 4 digits of matching SN, which are also found on the outer dia of cyl. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has the cal marking. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has a partially visible number “03-6”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt. Bbl length and type of stock not listed, blue finish and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on April 8, 1882 in a 50 gun shipment. Simmons was one of Colt’s major distributors to the Western Frontier, servicing the Northern Rocky Mountain region and the Midwest. This revolver was produced during a time when the west was wild and hostile Indians were a regular threat. Virtually all business and pleasure was conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon which exposed these daily used firearms to the constant vagaries of weather and hard circumstances, usually with little or no maintenance. This era of firearms is rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains about 50-60% glossy orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the loss areas a blue-gray patina; frame retains 10-15% faded case colors with the balance turned to silver; hammer retains traces of faded case colors; cyl retains traces of blue in the flutes, being mostly a gray metal patina; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with front and backstraps a blue-gray patina; grip is sound, shows a moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks & dings and retains about 85-90% original varnish mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50555 JR256 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1227

1228
$4,600.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 150774. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44 under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Screws are fire-blued. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 7-1/2” bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, IL on April 14, 1893 in a 3-gun shipment. It seems likely that this revolver would have gone mail order to a cowboy, rancher or lawman somewhere in the west. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 85% bright orig nickel with the exposed areas a gray metal patina; frame & hammer retain about 90% bright orig nickel with wear on recoil shield & loading gate with a cleaned area on the top strap and fine pitting in the forcing cone area; trigger guard & back strap retain about 80% orig nickel; cyl retains about 95% orig nickel with some minor flaking in one area on the side and around front edge. Grips have a couple of minor chips, otherwise are sound and show tremendous fire and great iridescent colors, a truly beautiful set of grips. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-50536 JR349 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1228

1229
$8,625.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 129252. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44″ just in front of frame. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt and eagle hard rubber grips that have full SN “128984” scratched inside each grip. This gun was made in 1889 and retains most of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching except stocks which are several hundred numbers off. Bbl retains only 10-20% of its glossy orig blue finish with balance a mix of silver and silver/brown; the ejector housing retains 95% of its orig bright glossy blue; cyl retains 80-90% of its orig bright blue as does trigger guard; backstrap retains about half of its blue; frame on right side and topstrap retain virtually all of their orig case colors with scattered areas of light staining and pitting, left side of frame retains about 60% case colors with balance stained with light pitting; hammer retains most of its case colors though brighter on right side; grips are sound and solid overall and fit fairly well with small gap at frame with chocolate brown color. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-50700 JS188 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1229

1230
$8,260.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 174283. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. SN was observed in usual places, bottom of frame, trigger guard and butt strap. Rear face of cyl has last 3-digits of matching SN. Front strap is drilled for a grip locator pin which appears to have never been installed. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 38-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and wood grip, shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on Feb 1, 1898 in a one gun shipment. It appears that this revolver would have been a special order with wooden grip. Hard rubber grips were introduced at about serial range 75,000 and were standard shortly after that. At about serial range 165,000 they were completely standard. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 90-92% glossy orig blue with some thinning on the left side. Ejector housing retains about 60% orig blue. Frame retains 30-40% case colors, brilliant in the front gullets, fading elsewhere and turning silver. Screws are fine and retain most of their thin orig fire blue. Cyl overall retains 70-75% orig blue, strong in the flutes, thin on the outer dia. Trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50596 JR255 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1230

1231
$9,775.00

EARLY CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH GREAT HISTORY TO TEXAS DEPUTY SHERIFF CHARLES F. LEISERING.

SN 37580. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line small font, block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has backstrap channel obscured with dark stains. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bullseye ejector rod head. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt, blue finish, bbl length and type of stock not listed and shipped to H&D Folesom Arms Co., NY,NY on Aug 20, 1877 in a 50-gun shipment. Also accompanying is a notarized statement dated 10 Jan. 1984 over the signature of Julius Leisering that has a description of this revolver, identified by serial number. Mr. Leisering states “the above described revolver was the personal property of my grandfather, Charles F. Leisering, who lived in St. Mary’s, Refugio County, Texas. He was chief deputy for sheriff Jeptha Williams, taking office in 1874.” He continues that his grandfather served in public office for more than twenty years. Also accompanying are reproduced pages of history of Refugio County by Hobart Hudson, printed in 1953. Mr. Leisering’s grandfather is mentioned in both volumes 1 & 2 in several places. One such listing shows that he had a mail line between Refugio and St. Mary’s. Another mention shows that he was appointed assessor and that his family was one of the very last in St. Mary’s after the vicious storms of 1886 & 1887. Still another shows that in 1874 Mr. Leisering was a constable and became a Chief Deputy Sheriff in 1873. During all this time, from the mid-1850s to about 1906, he raised cattle and horses in Refugio County. He died in 1909 in Victoria, Texas. The remainder of a very large volume of information deals with Mr. Leisering’s claim against Mexico for livestock losses suffered from marauding Mexican bandits and outlaws between 1868 and 1873. The claim was processed by the honorable judge J. Turner Vance, the father of renown Colt collector and authority, Bobby Vance. This revolver was the subject of an article which appeared on p.18 of the Summer 1992 issue of The Rampant Colt, the official magazine of the Texas Gun Collectors Association, a copy of which accompanies this Colt. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl & cyl, except grip as noted above. No orig finish remains being an overall very dark brown patina with pitting around the muzzle and fine pitting on the left side of bbl; cyl is a matching patina with fine pitting around the front; grip has chipped toes, shows heavy edge wear, nicks & dings and retains about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50666 JR484 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1231

1233
$5,750.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 80784. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.”. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl & cyl also have last four digits of matching serial number. This revolver was produced in about 1882 at the height of the Great Westward Expansion when the west was wild and the Indian wars were still being fought. Firearms of that era were daily use tools, usually under harsh circumstances with little to no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Etched panel on bbl is weak, but mostly legible. Overall retains traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas, generally being a plummy brown patina with thin spots on the bbl; cyl is matching patina; grip is sound, showing moderate edge wear and retains most of an old refinish; screws are fine and retain strong fire blue; base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-50781 JR424 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1233

1234
$5,175.00

ANTIQUE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 167383. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on Dec. 12, 1896 in a 3-gun shipment. Likelihood is this revolver was sold to someone in the midwest or far west as a companion piece to their Winchester rifle or carbine. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, frame & hammer retain about 90% strong orig nickel, turning a little milky with loss areas around the forcing cone lightly pitted; trigger guard, back strap & butt strap are a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound and show very light wear having turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-50701 JR348 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1234

1235
$4,025.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY.

SN 139644. 44-40 cal. Blue and case color with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line block ltr address and ‘COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER’ roll-stamped on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt in broken circle. ’44 CAL’ is marked on front web of trigger guard. Mounted with Colt medallion and eagle hard rubber grips. According to factory ltr this gun was shipped to Meacham Arms Company in St. Louis, MO on April 4, 1891. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 70% bright blue finish and ejector housing retains about 50% finish. Cyl, trigger guard and back-strap retain strong traces of bright blue finish in the protected areas. Markings are all crisp and easily discerned. Serial numbers match throughout though cyl, bbl and grips are not numbered. 4-50588 JS169 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1235

1236
$4,025.00

EARLY COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER ETCHED PANEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 57621. Cal. 44 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2; bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Etched panel scene is fully discernible on left side of bbl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and 44CF caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grips with last 4 digits of SN in backstrap channel. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on outer diameter of cylinder. This revolver was produced in 1880 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather condition usually with limited or no maintenance and this is a fine survivor with etched panel and all matching. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with only traces of orig blue in protected areas; markings are still bright and discernible including etched panel which is discernible but weak as can be seen in photos; there are numerous small nicks & dings on bottom of bbl; wood grips are well fit with traces of orig varnish with hand worn patina and edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bore is smooth with good, discernible rifling. 4-50589 JS180 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1236

1237
$3,162.50

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 148565. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “45”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of matching serial number. This revolver was produced in about 1892 when just about everyone carried a sidearm on a daily basis, usually under harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 70-75% orig nickel with moderate to heavy muzzle edge wear on left side and numerous nicks & scratches elsewhere; ejector housing retains 95-96% strong orig nickel; frame retains about 70% orig nickel with the loss areas mostly from flaking and around the forcing cone area; trigger guard retains about 90% orig nickel with some pimpling on the trigger plate and flaking losses on front strap; backstrap retains 60-65% nickel, showing losses around the edges; cyl retains 65-70% orig nickel with the loss areas flaked to a light patina; grips are sound and show moderate to heavy wear; cyl will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50607 JR417 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1237

1238
$2,875.00

ANTIQUE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.

SN 147277. Cal. 44-40. 4-3/4″ Bbl with two line address on top, is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Typical markings on left side of frame. Rampant colt hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications of this gun and stating that it was shipped 9/2/1892. Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good, with traces of blue on bbl and ejector rod housing. Action is gray with light flecking overall. Trace of blue on straps. Unnumbered cylinder. Grips mismatched, but fairly dark. Dark bore is good with strong rifling throughout. Mechanically good. 4-50612 MGM160 (3,150-4,500) – Lot 1238

1239
$3,245.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 80770. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip whose number has been obscured by old oil. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on Jan. 17, 1883 in a 25-gun shipment. Simmons Hardware was one of the major distributors of Colt products to the western frontier and the Southwest. It seems likely that this revolver would have been used by a cowboy, lawman or outlaw. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig nickel and the ejector housing about 40%; frame retains about 50% orig nickel turning a little milky with fine pitting in the front gullets and around the forcing cone, the exposed areas are a gray metal patina; trigger guard retains about 60% orig nickel and the back strap nickel in sheltered areas; cyl is mostly a gray metal patina with traces of nickel. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy edge wear with nicks & scratches and overall retains about 80% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-50568 JR350 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1239

1240
$2,990.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 166222. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with stamped “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates. It is mounted with 2-pc Colt logo hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of SN on each. This gun was manufactured in 1896. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 75% orig nickel with a clear, legible stamped address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” nicely highlighted by loss of nickel in letters; ejector housing retains about 20% orig nickel; frame retains about 20% orig nickel; trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of orig nickel in protected areas; hammer retains most of its orig nickel; cyl retains about 20% orig nickel; grips are sound and solid, well fit showing minor wear and diamond points are mostly very sharp. Mechanics are fine; good bore with well defined rifling. 4-50611 JS182 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1240

1241
$2,655.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 109264. Cal. 45. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address. Left side of bbl is marked “45 COLT” and the bottom is marked with a tiny “45″ and “M”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Screws are blued and it has an orig early base pin with dimpled ends. Mounted with early 2-pc rampant Colt & eagle hard rubber grips with matching last 4 digits of SN scratched on the inside of each. Factory letter states this gun was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO August 23, 1890. It is interesting that this serial range actually makes manufacture about 1884. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching though bbl could not be inspected as ejector housing was so tightly fit to inspect for SN on bbl. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 95% nickel plating; frame retains about 40% orig nickel; backstrap retains most of its orig nickel on back but butt only has traces; trigger guard retains about 20% orig finish especially in protected areas; cyl retains about 40% orig nickel with balance plum with staining and pitting; grips are sound and solid showing light wear to high points and edges. Mechanics are fine, crisp, dark bore with good rifling. 4-50565 JS189 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1241

1242
$2,950.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 129929. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, dinged front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with old, smooth, 2-pc ivory grips that are probably distributor supplied. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish and rubber grips, shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Co., NY, NY. on Sept. 7, 1889 in a 3-gun shipment. The Folsom Arms Co. was a major distributor of arms, especially to Central & South America, along with supplying various dealers throughout the American west. It is likely that this revolver would have seen service on the American frontier, during the Indian wars. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains 75-80% orig nickel with loss areas around the muzzle and at the frame and scattered pimpling, heavier on right side; ejector housing retains about 80% orig nickel; frame retains about 50% nickel; the hammer about 75% nickel and the grip frame 65-70% nickel; cyl retains 60-65% nickel. Loss areas are a dark brown patina. Base pin is orig type. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-50604 JR423 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1242

1242a
$2,655.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 124084. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “45” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc pearl grips. This revolver was produced in about 1887 when the west was still wild and the Indian wars were still in progress. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains about 60% orig nickel with heavy wear on the left edge of muzzle and tip of ejector housing; ejector housing retains traces of nickel; frame also retains traces of nickel being mostly a dark brown patina; hammer is matching patina; cyl retains 10-15% nickel with the balance a smooth dark brown patina; backstrap retains about 15% orig nickel with buttstrap, frontstrap & trigger guard a dark brown patina; grips have repaired heels with some fine chips along the bottom right edge, otherwise are sound and show great fire with strong iridescent colors on the left side; hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50566 JR416 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1242a

1243
$2,875.00

SCARCE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 110302. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of bbl has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.”. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40, with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish and rubber grips, shipped to Shoverling, Daly & Gales, NY, NY. on Jul. 30, 1886 in a 3-gun shipment. Shoverling, Daly & Gales were New York distributors of Colt products throughout the western United States, South & Central America. It is very likely that this revolver was carried on the American frontier as a companion piece to someone’s Winchester rifle. It was produced at a time when the west was still wild and the Indian wars were still in progress. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Etched panel shows considerable wear, but is completely legible; bbl retains traces of orig nickel showing muzzle edge holster wear on the left side & tip of ejector housing; ejector housing retains about 60% orig nickel; frame retains about 60% orig nickel primarily on right side with the left side a gray metal patina; trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of orig nickel, being mostly a gray/brown patina; cyl retains about 40% orig nickel with the balance a gray/brown patina; grips have a chipped right heel and another chip on the frame at the right side with an age line through the right grip escutcheon and another on the left side, otherwise are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. Base pin is a modern reproduction. 4-50510 JR421 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1243

1244
$3,162.50

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 45674. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bbl likely would have had an etched panel on the left side, which is now worn away. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44”. Ejector housing appears to have been a military item with a “K” inspector initial on the tip. Ejector housing is 3rd type, with bulls-eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 C.F.”. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grip made in the orig style from two slabs of ivory attached to two wooden spacers to form a 1-pc grip. Right side of grip, at the frame is marked “TR” connected. Could this be one of Theodore Roosevelt’s long lost Colts? Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing and cyl, has last four digits of matching serial number. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver was produced in about 1878, when virtually every man in the west wore a sidearm on a daily basis. It was manufactured just after the Custer Massacre, when the Indians were still wild, outlaws were prevalent and the average citizen carried a handgun simply for personal protection. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth, dark plum brown patina with sharp edge wear and fine pitting in the forcing cone area; grip has a repaired toe on the left side & has numerous small age lines, otherwise is sound and retains a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; dark bore with sharp rifling. 4-50569 JR425 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1244

1245
$2,990.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 111407. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Mounted with Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, rubber grips & shipped to Hartley and Graham, NY, NY on Aug. 11, 1884 in a 15-gun shipment. Hartley & Graham were one of Colt’s major distributors, especially to the West & Southwest United States. It is likely that this revolver would have seen service on the American frontier. This revolver was produced in 1884 at a time when the West was still very wild, where virtually every man carried a side arm. These firearms were daily use tools, generally under harsh circumstances and frequently with little or no maintenance. They are rarely ever found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains, being an overall cleaned smooth gray metal patina; cylinder is matching patina. Right grip has a dressed nick in the heel, otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-50567 JR230 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1245

1246
$2,875.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY.

SN 158378. Cal. 44. Nickel with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This gun was shipped to C.J. Godfrey, New York City on December 20, 1894. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun overall retains about 60% orig nickel with balance cleaned and bright with areas of staining and pitting especially at muzzle end. Grips are sound and solid with two small dents in left grip removing small portions of the diamond point stippling as can be seen in photos, not affecting aesthetics. Ejector housing and bottom of bbl have numerous small dings and dents, several screws appear replaced with nicer examples with finish. Markings are all crisp and easily discerned. Mechanically, gun functions well with smooth bore with crisp rifling. 4-50609 JS167 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1246

1247
$4,025.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 151315. Cal 45. 4-3/4″ bbl with 2-line address and “45 COLT” on left side of bbl. This gun is in normal configuration of other single actions of this type, mounted with 2-pc Colt logo hard rubber grips. Factory letter states gun was shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York City on April 27, 1893. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and ejector housing retain about half of their orig blue finish though thinning; markings are crisp and well defined; balance of gun has traces of finish in protected areas on trigger guard and backstrap and tiny traces inside flutes of cyl with overall color gray/plum with staining and pitting; stocks are well fit with some edge wear and minor wear to diamond point stippling. Mechanically gun functions fine with a crisp, smooth bore. 4-50582 JS187 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1247

1248
$3,450.00

ETCHED-PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 100129. 44-40 cal. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address. Left side of bbl has etched panel reading ‘COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER’ and bottom of bbl is stamped with small ’44’. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked ’44CF’. Factory ltr states gun was shipped to W.R. Burkhard, St. Paul, MN on August 12, 1886 in configuration stated above. Gun is mounted with early two piece Colt & Eagle hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. The only finish on this gun is in protected areas near and under bbl housing, metal overall is cleaned and gray with areas of staining & pitting. Serial numbers match throughout including bbl and cyl. Markings are all well-struck and discernible. The etched panel is weak but mostly all discernible as can be seen in photos. There are no serial numbers on well-fit stocks that are in fine condition overall. 4-50562 JS168 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1248

1251
$3,450.00

EARLY CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 44113. .45 cal. Blue and case color finished with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent date and caliber markings on left rear of trigger guard. Mounted with one piece walnut grip. Factory ltr states this gun was shipped to Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH on March 8, 1880. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. All matching, including last four digits of serial number on bbl & cyl and partially discernible penciled number inside stocks but stocks fit gun perfectly and have wear consistent with rest of gun. Gun is overall gray/brown with old cleaning. Bbl has a very mottled, smooth finish dissimilar from rest of gun. Stocks are well fit with hand-worn patina with numerous small dents, dings & cuts and small reductions at three of the toes. 4-50575 JS170 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1251

1252
$3,450.00

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 126111. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. This revolver was produced in about 1888 at the height of the Great Westward Expansion when firearms were daily working tools, usually under harsh circumstances with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth, dark brown patina with moderate holster wear on left edge of muzzle and tip of ejector housing with fine pitting around the muzzle and around the forcing cone; cyl is a dark patina in the flutes, cleaned metal on the outer diameter; grip frame is matching patina; grips show very hard wear, retaining very little detail and have turned chocolate; hammer is a replacement of orig type and retains strong, dark case colors. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with good rifling. Base pin is orig type with battered head. 4-50551 JR422 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1252

1253
$3,162.50

ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 181344. Cal. 41 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a small “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 41, with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. on Nov. 22, 1898 in an 8-gun shipment. Simmons Hardware Co. is well known for supplying arms to western regions especially Texas. Given the overall condition of this revolver,it seems likely that it was carried by someone who was exposed to the outdoor elements for prolonged periods, under adverse circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being an overall smooth, dark brown patina with a couple small nicks on the bbl and moderate muzzle edge holster wear on the left side and tip of ejector housing; cyl is matching patina; grips are sound, showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Base pin head is battered. 4-50608 JR420 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1253

1254
$3,162.50

EARLY CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 58439. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickle with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with varnished, 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl and under ejector rod housing. Factory letter states this gun was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St Louis, MO October 7, 1880. This revolver was produced in 1880 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather usually with limited or no maintenance and this specimen is one such survivor. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Strong traces of nickle are found on bbl, frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Hammer retains about 40% nickle. Balance of gun is brown/gray. Grip is sound and solid with about half its orig varnish with nicks, dings & scratches especially in butt where gun apparently was used as tack hammer. Gun appears orig with exception of cyl pin and several replaced screws in frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Mechanics function adequately but hammer binds on full cock, well defined rifling in bore. 4-50564 JS178 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1254

1255
$2,875.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 165173. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and caliber marking on bottom of bbl. Mounted with 2-pc Colt medallion hard rubber grips with last four digits of SN on each grip. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap. Factory letter states this gun was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO on July 10, 1896. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is overall very good condition with about 30% bright blue retained on bbl and scattered traces of finish elsewhere on gun in protected areas; metal overall is gray/brown; gun appears all orig other than replacement of a couple screws; grips are sound and solid with wear to high areas reducing diamond points in some areas to a flat checkered appearance. Mechanics are crisp, fairly shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-50605 JS181 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1255

1256
$0.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 168225. Cal. 38. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with “38 W.C.F.” roll marked on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “41″ just in front of frame. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of matching SN scratched inside each grip. According to factory letter, this gun was shipped to E.K. Tryon in Phildelphia, PA on November 24, 1896. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 30% thinning orig blue with balance mostly plum; frame retains about 20% muted case colors scattered among areas of staining and light pitting; screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue; hammer retains about 50% bright case colors with balance stained and pitted matching frame; cyl retains traces of blue in protected areas with balance mostly a plum patina; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of orig blue finish in protected areas; grips are sound and well fit, showing light edge wear and light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, smooth bore with crisp rifling and light pitting. 4-50614 JS183 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1256

1257
$3,162.50

ANTIQUE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 130371. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with replacement Rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips. Inside left grip is hand scratched “W.B. McGEHEE, NOV. 4, 1893.” and the serial number “24988”. It is very obvious that this revolver saw lots of hard service with very little maintenance, probably with a cowboy or at least someone who spent the majority of their time outdoors in the weather. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl retains strong blue around the ejector housing with traces of blue in sheltered areas, elsewhere being mostly a mottled blue/brown patina; etched panel is faint but completely legible; frame shows fine pitting with an artificially aged patina; cyl shows heavy wear with matching patina; hammer is also matching patina; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/brown patina; grips have a repaired break in each side and show heavy wear; hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50563 JR415 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1257

1257a
$143.75

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very Good. 8-87112 JDJ (300-400) – Lot 1257a

1258
$80,500.00

*VERY RARE COPPER QUEEN COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 270585. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with rare 4″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with extraordinary 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved buffalo head on right side. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter from 1963 which identifies this revolver in cal 45 with 4″ bbl, nickel finish, carved pearl stocks with buffalo head & shipped to Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company, Bisbee, AZ on Jan 11, 1906. No indication of number of guns in shipment. The Copper Queen Mine was discovered in 1877 and produced extraordinarily rich copper ore well into the 20th century with side products of gold & silver. It closed in 1975. It is well known that the Copper Queen had its own security force and likely this revolver was for one of those officials. Also accompanied by an undated letter from well known collector Dave Woloch of Akron, OH, in its orig envelope, postmarked Aug. 1969 to Douglas Ellison of Petersburg, TX. The letter encompasses two Sheriff’s model revolvers, the second of which is this one, priced at $1,500. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were a total estimated 1,000 Single Actions in Sheriff’s model configuration out of the approximately 357,000 Single Actions produceed. Of those few pieces produced Mr. Cochran estimates that a little over 49% had 4″ bbls and a little over 68% were in 45 caliber. These are the highest percentages of estimated production which when extrapolated amount to about 340 4″ revolvers produced in 45 caliber in both blue and nickel finishes. Although these are the highest production of the Sheriff’s models, this is still an extremely rare revolver in very high condition with a great Western history. PROVENANCE: D.R. Evans Collection; Dave Woloch Collection; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel showing light muzzle edge wear with a few light nicks and some very minor pin prick flaking. Finish on the cylinder is dulled. Grips are exceptional with very tiny chipped heels and show great fire & color. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. A truly exceptional Sheriff’s model. 4-50690 JR74 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1258

1259
$57,500.00

*VERY RARE COLT BISLEY SHERIFF’S MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 200661. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address, marked on the left side “(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”roll marking. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of matching serial number inside left grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 44 with 4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis, MO, c/o E.L. St.Ceran on Oct. 9, 1900 in a one gun shipment. Very little is known about Bisley Sheriff’s Model Revolvers. The book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran states that the Bisley Sheriff’s Model is a Colts rarity and that there are at least six known and references well known single action collector, Tony Smith. The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson pictures a reworked Bisley Sheriff’s Model on p.266. The caption lists two serial numbers and states that they “are the only authentic specimens known to the authors”. Regardless, this Bisley is another authentic Sheriff’s Model, one of the very few known. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching except cylinder which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% orig nickel with areas of flaking on the bbl, frame, cyl & grip frame with some fine pimpling on the frame & front strap; hammer retains lightly faded case colors on the sides & rear edge, turned silver on top edge; trigger retains strong fire blue, as do the screws; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore, shows very little use, just poor storage. 4-50689 JR329 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 1259

1260
$23,000.00

*RARE COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 204829. Cal. 45. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates with Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc ivory grips with very deep raised, carved ox head on right side. Right grip escutcheon is normally concealed on such a carved grip, but apparently the concealed escutcheon became loose and was inserted from the outside through the carved ox head. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered ivory stocks, sold to H.L. Dyer, address unavailable and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on July 29, 1903 in a 1-gun shipment. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were a total estimated 1,000 single actions in Sheriff’s model configuration out of the approximately 357,000 single actions produceed. Of those few pieces produced Mr. Cochran estimates that a little over 49% had 4″ bbls and a little over 68% were in 45 caliber. These are the highest percentages of estimated production which when extrapolated amount to about 340 4″ revolvers produced in 45 caliber in both blue and nickel finishes. Although these are the highest production of the Sheriff’s models, this is still an extremely rare revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 70% strong blue showing muzzle edge wear and thinning on the right side. Frame retains about 75% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, faded on recoil shield & loading gate. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 50% orig blue being mostly a plummy blue patina on the backstrap & front strap. Cylinder retains 70-75% blue, stronger in the flutes. Left side of the front strap, under the grip, at the frame is deeply pitted. Grips, as noted above and in the factory letter are probably not orig to this revolver. They are however very fine, showing light wear and retain a marvelous golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine scattered pitting. 4-50693 JR70 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1260

1261
$69,000.00

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS TEXAS RANGER ROBERT G. GOSS.

SN 344215. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl that has full thick front sight, 2-line address and cal marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc, silver medallion ivory grips with raised carved ox head on the right side. Right side of front & back straps, under the grips are marked with the serial number & rear face of cylinder has last 4-digits of matching serial number. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks is not listed, factory engraved & shipped to Wolf & Klar, Fort Worth, TX June 24, 1923 in a 2 gun shipment. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Wilbur Glahn in rather unusual patterns consisting of about 75-80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with very fine shaded background. Each side of the frame has a very unusual elliptical shaped pattern which incorporates feather patterns and Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” pattern. Top strap & front sides of the frame are engraved to match with matching patterns extending over the sides of the bbl & outer radius of ejector housing. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved in a light snake pattern. Top of the back strap, at the heel, on the butt strap and trigger guard are lightly engraved to match. Cylinder has matching engraved patterns on lands between the flutes with a small hunters star at the rear of each flute. Also accompanied by a notarized letter from Harry F. Goss dated Nov. 24, 1987 wherein he states he is the nephew of his late uncle Robert G. Goss and that this revolver, identified by serial number, was one of his uncle’s guns. Also accompanying is a letter, dated July 3, 2000, by Mr. Rholes stating that he purchased several of Mr. Goss’s guns from Jim Clark, the famous custom target pistol maker of Shreveport, LA who had purchased 50 guns from Mr. Goss’s widow upon his death. Also accompanying are copies of Mr. Goss’ enlistment papers in the Texas Rangers dating from 1924. Mr. Goss remained a Ranger apparently until April of 1933 when he became Chief of Police of Kilgore, TX, an office he held apparently for about 3 years, then returned to serve in the Rangers. Additionally accompanied by a large packet of copies of newspaper clippings and photographs which relate incidents of Ranger Goss enforcing the law. One such article also states that Ranger Goss was the Texas State Pistol Champion for 5 consecutive years, 1926-1930. Apparently throughout his career Ranger Goss comported himself in a most respectful but authoritative manner and was always impeccably dressed. During much of his 40-year Ranger career he was partnered with famous Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas who was also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. Ranger Goss, according to the various newspaper articles, was involved in numerous arrests and shooting incidents where he frequently “shot first and asked questions later”. He died March 5, 1978 in Kilgore, TX. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered; has been fired, but very little. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig nickel finish with only slight holster wear on the left side of the muzzle & tip of ejector rod housing. Grips have numerous age lines and are sound retaining a wonderful, mellow ivory patina. 4-50676 JR72 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 1261

1262
$43,125.00

*EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER.

SN 331474. Cal. 44 Russian and S&W Special. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with dual caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with deep medallion, left & right, fleur-de-lis & diamond checkered walnut grips. Cylinder is long flute style found on only a few Single Action revolvers in the 330000 & 331000 serial range. In 1913 Colt produced 1,379 single action revolvers with the long flute cylinder. When Colt ceased production of the Model 1878 Double Action Frontier revolver they had a residual quantity of cylinders for that revolver. Those cylinders were dimensionally the same as the Single Action cylinder, just with the longer flutes and no externally visible stop notches. The 1878 model utilized stop notches on rear face of their cylinders which, in this case, had not yet been machined. Colt simply machined Single Action style stop notches and installed them on these few revolvers in six different calibers. Extremely few of them are known to be factory engraved. This revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the Helfricht shop with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, snake & dot patterns on top strap and a hunter’s star on the ejector boss. Foliate arabesque patterns extend a little over half way up the bbl with a large hunter’s star on top of the bbl. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot patterns. Top of back strap has a small sunburst with zig-zag geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved in zig-zag geometric patterns on the lands between the flutes and a snake pattern around rear edge. Rear face of cylinder has last four digits of matching SN. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44 S&W Special with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, checkered walnut stocks, factory engraved, special features: “furnished with double action cylinder of long flute configuration and a 3 lb. trigger pull” and shipped to Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co., Birmingham, AL, on Sept. 11, 1915 in a 1-gun shipment. While long flute Single Actions are occasionally encountered, a factory lettered engraved model is an extreme rarity. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong, orig factory nickel with only light muzzle edge wear and slight holster wear on tip of ejector housing. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with fine pitting. 4-50677 JR78 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1262

1263
$57,500.00

*SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS HISTORY.

SN 288677. Cal 32 WCF (32-30). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame including his trademark flower blossom on recoil shield and a sunburst on the loading gate. Front sides of the frame also have Mr. Helfricht’s typical patterns, including a hunter’s star on the ejector boss. Top strap is engraved in snake & dot patterns with foliate arabesque patterns extending about 2/3 up the bbl. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved with a snake & dot pattern. Top of the back strap is engraved with a sunburst & the back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved in geometric patterns. Cylinder is lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by 2 Colt Factory letters, one dated 1972 and the other 1979, both with identical information which identifies this revolver in cal 32-20 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks, factory engraved, sold to Roberts, Sanford & Taylor, Sherman, TX and shipped to C.P. Hollum, address not available, on Jan 18, 1907 in a one gun shipment. These small caliber Single Actions were often favored by lawmen and other citizens for their short range effectiveness and light recoil. PROVENANCE: Douglas Ellison Collection; Stan Shapiro Collection; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel showing wear around the muzzle and down the left side of the bbl along with wear on tip of ejector housing. Sides of the front part of the frame are mostly gray metal patina. Cylinder retains about 75% strong orig nickel except on the front which is gray metal patina. Grips are extremely fine with no visible flaws showing great fire and light color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with only a couple of small spots of pitting. 4-50685 JR75 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1263

1264
$46,000.00

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER AND TEXAS COUNTY SHERIFF HISTORY.

SN 352587. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in an engraved oval. Mounted with 2-pc, silver medallion, smooth pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn with about “B” coverage, foliate & floral patterns with fine stippled background. Cylinder is engraved to match on lands between the flutes with a zigzag pattern around the rear edge. Left recoil shield, loading gate, butt strap and top panel of the back strap are engraved with Mr. Glahn’s trademark “V” patterns. Serial number was observed on the frame and right side of the front & back straps, under the grip and cyl has last two digits of matching serial number on the rear face. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, grade “2” factory engraving and shipped to Toepperwein Hardware Co., San Antonio, TX on May 23, 1929 in a one gun shipment on order #16529/1. Also accompanied by a notorized letter over the signature of W.G. Chapman wherein he states that his father, George W. Chapman was a Texas Ranger in Company “A” in Alice, TX,1917 and Company “C” in Laredo, TX 1920-1921. Letter also states that Ranger Chapman owned this revolver, identified by serial number. The last paragraph states “he was a deputy sheriff in LaSalle County, Texas from about 1926-1935 and purchased this Colt single action in 1929 and carried it as a deputy sheriff.” This letter is dated April 39,1991. Additionally accompanied by a form letter signed by Homer Garrison, Jr., director of Texas Dept. of Public Safety which verifies the service of Ranger Chapman. Letter is dated September 1959. Additionally accompanied by several pictures of Mr. Chapman on horseback. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel, turned a little milky. Left edge of muzzle and tip of ejector housing show heavy holster wear with light holster wear on left side of bbl; cyl shows holster wear around the front edge; grips are sound with no visible flaws and show great fire. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50668 JR328 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1264

1265
$57,500.00

*RARE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS HISTORY.

SN 241874. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have a relief carved ox head on the right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 60-70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns on each side of the front of the frame and a hunter’s star on the ejector rod boss. Recoil shield & loading gate are engraved in sunburst patterns and top strap in leaf & vine patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend about 3/4 of the length of the bbl on each side with geometric patterns around the address. Top gullet of ejector housing is engraved with a snake & dot pattern. Top of back strap is engraved in a matching sunburst with geometric patterns down the back strap on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with alternating patterns on lands between the flutes and a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, pearl stocks, factory engraved & shipped to Krakauer, Zork & Moye, c/o S.D. Tipton, El Paso, TX on July 22, 1903 in a one gun shipment. This revolver could have been for a local law enforcement officer, wealthy local citizen or rancher or someone of importance in Mexico. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 60-65% strong orig blue showing heavy holster wear on the left side with thinning around the muzzle. Ejector housing retains blue in the gullets, showing metal patina on the outer radius. Frame retains 40-50% orig case colors, bright on the front part of the frame, fading to silver elsewhere. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Front strap & trigger guard retain about 70% orig blue, thin on the front strap & butt strap. Back strap retains thin blue at the top being a gray patina on the back. Cylinder retains 60-70% orig blue, strong in the flutes. Grips have a chipped right heel, otherwise are sound, showing great fire and light color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50686 JR77 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1265

1266
$16,100.00

*FABULOUS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF TEXAS SHERIFF GEO W. TILLEY.

SN 246753. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Col in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth Ivory grips that are pencil numbered to this revolver on the insides. This revolver was used by George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX which encompasses the city of Waco. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, ivory stocks and shipped to E.K. Trion, Jr. & Co. Philadelphia, PA on July 13, 1904 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a signed, notarized letter over the signature Mrs. Joe W. Kendrick wherein she identifies this revolver by SN and states that it belonged to her grandfather George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX from Nov 15, 1904 to 1912. She further states that it was his personal property and was used and carried by him during the period when he was sheriff. She concludes that after the death of Mr. Tilley this revolver became the property of her mother Mrs. Paul C. Murphy. Additionally accompanied by a letter on Texas Ranger Hall of Fame letterhead over the signature of Gaines de Graffenried, noted Texas historian, wherein he states “around the 1960’s Dr. Murphy of Waco, Texas, the brother-in-law of George Tilly (sic) who was sheriff of McLennan County from 1904 to 1912 had in his possession a single Action 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrell (sic), nickel plated, ivory grips, which was used by Sheriff Tilly (sic). He continues in the 2nd paragraph “I remember seeing this gun and the authenticity is true to my knowledge. The serial number of this gun is 246753.” Also accompanied by a letter on McLennan County Texas letterhead over the signature of Frank Denney, County Clerk, wherein he states that the election records of McLennan County show that Mr. George Tilly (sic) was elected Sheriff of this county in 1904 and continued to serve as Sheriff until 1912. Also accompanied by a reward poster of $10.00 for a horse thief over Sheriff Tilleys name. Also accompanied by two small 3-3/8″ X 3-1/4″ black & white photos of several men on a gallows. The back of one photo has a small note “last legal hanging in McLennan County, Waco Texas, tall man on right on scaffold is Sheriff Tilley”, and finally accompanied by a 1/2 page deputation form making Mr. W. Hoffman a special deputy over the signature of George Tilley dated 30, October 1912. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 75-85% orig nickel turned a little milky from use. Most of the losses are on the frame and appear to be from flaking. Cylinder retains about 70% nickel with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Grips have a couple small age lines otherwise show no flaws and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-50664 JR103 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1266

1267
$11,750.00

*RARE COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 183751. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with extremely rare 7-1/2″ bbl that has slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal. marking on left side and a tiny “32” on bottom of bbl under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampart Colt in circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips with four digits of serial number “5991” inside right grip. Left grip is not numbered. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 32-20 with 4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks is not listed, and shipped to D. Kirkwood, address not listed, on June 28, 1899 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a letter on Herb Glass letterhead addressed to S.P. Stevens over the signature of Mr. Glass. He states that in his opinion the factory records are erroneous, something he has previously encountered doing Colt research. Serial number was observed on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Rear face of cyl has the partial serial number “365”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of finish remain in the most sheltered areas with light, faded case colors in the front gullets of the frame and overall is mostly a gray metal patina; cyl is a blue/brown patina with fine pitting; grips show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-50675 JR342 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1267

1268
$103,500.00

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 200354 & 200355. Cal. 455 Eley. Revolvers are identical, having all blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbls, Metford rifling, blued steel target front sights and 1-line block letter addresses with caliber marking on left sides. Frames are flat top style with fixed target rear sights. Left sides of frames have 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Triggers are checkered and hammers have polished sides. Bottoms of bbls & cyls have tiny British proofs and bbls also have a tiny “45” under the base pins. Revolvers are mounted with orig, full checkered 2-pc ivory grips. Metford rifling is very rare in Colt Single Action revolvers and is found only in British caliber bbls. Accompanied by a “1956” dated information sheet from Colt Firearms which identifies these revolvers by SN in blue finish, caliber 455 with 7-1/2″ bbls, shipped 28 March 1901 to Colt’s London Agency. Under remarks “There were 2-guns only in this shipment Both had ivory stocks”, over the signature of Charles H. Coles, Curator, Colt Museum. Also accompanied by their orig English brown leather trunk case with brass reinforced corners, burgundy felt lined with an orig label inside the lid for Colt’s London Agency on Glasshouse St., Piccadilly Circus, London. Bottom is compartmented for the two revolvers, a pewter Dixon oiler and a modern box of .455 Colt ammunition from CIL. Also accompanying is an ebony handled, brass tip cleaning jag, a small ebony handled turn screw, an L-shaped Colt screwdriver, and both orig case straps. Also in the case is an extra cyl that is chambered for a cartridge shorter than the 455 Eley cartridge, probably 450 Boxer. A 455 Colt/45 Webley cartridge will not chamber. These revolvers are pictured, in their case on p. 262 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, with credit to The Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 914 single action Army revolvers manufactured with flat top frame of which only 37 were in caliber 455 Eley. This may be the only cased consecutively numbered pair of Flat Top Single Actions extant. PROVENANCE: Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are in virtually identical condition with #200354 having a matching numbered cyl; cyl of #200355 is not numbered. Overall these revolvers retain 98-99% strong glossy, orig factory blue showing slight muzzle edge wear, edge wear at the tip of the ejector housings and sharp edge wear on the frames; cylinders are in matching condition with only sharp edge wear; front strap of #200355 has been handled more and retains thin blue, back strap is a little dull; front strap of #200354 shows light wear as does the back strap; both revolvers appear to be new & unfired with brilliant shiny bores; spare cyl is not numbered and appears to have never been installed. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches; interior is lightly faded with very light soil; accessories are all fine; box of ammunition shows wear with detached inside flaps; straps are dry and in need of treatment but still serviceable. 4-50754 JR107 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 1268

1269
$18,400.00

*SCARCE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 317014. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass bead Sherd style target front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40” roll marking on left side. Frame is flat top style with target sight on the top strap and 2-line 3-patent dates on the left side with Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching serial number inside each grip. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 914 target model Single Actions out of the total approx. 357,000 Single Actions produced. Referenced publication states that only 21 of these target model revolvers were in cal. 44-40. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to A.B. Cole, address not available on Aug. 10, 1911 in a 2-gun shipment. This revolver, in addition to being scarce in its own right, is more scarce for not having British proofs. These flat top target revolvers were more popular in England than they were in the U.S. and the majority are found today with British proofs. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 90% glossy orig blue showing muzzle wear and some thinning on the left side and outer radius of ejector housing; frame shows sharp edge wear with some thin spots around the bottom edge, showing bare metal on the recoil shield and loading gate; trigger guard & backstrap retain 50-60% strong orig blue, thin on the front & back straps; cyl retains about 70% orig blue, strong & bright in the flutes, thinning on the outer diameter; grips show moderate diamond point wear and have turned chocolate; left grip has a compression fracture on the inside. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50761 JR340 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1269

1270
$12,075.00

*PRE WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 295218. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll mark on the left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt 2-piece hard rubber grips with last 4 digits of matching SN inside. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed, and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co, St. Louis, MO on October 15, 1908 in a 5 gun shipment. This revolver was sold at a time when business was mostly still being conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy, which exposed firearms to the harsh elements, usually on a daily basis. So finding a firearm for that era in high orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cylinder which is properly ununumbered. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 98% glossy orig blue with one small ding on front sight; frame& hammer retain brilliant case colors, lightly faded on recoil shield and loading gate; grip frame retains about 98-99% bright orig blue and cylinder about 96-98% orig blue. Grips are crisp showing no wear; brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-50703 JR94 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1270

1271
$11,500.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 246604. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll mark on the left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt 2-piece hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Richards & Conover Hdwe. Co., Kansas City, MO August 6, 1903 in a 3 gun shipment. This revolver was sold at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy, which exposed firearms to the harsh elements, usually on a daily basis. So finding a firearm from that era in high orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 96-98% crisp orig blue, showing only muzzle end wear. Frame and hammer retain brilliant case colors on the sides, lightly faded on top strap, recoil shield and loading gate, trigger guard front strap and buttstrap retain about 98% strong orig blue. Backstrap retains 95-97% strong orig blue, faded toward the heel. Cylinder retains 93-95% strong orig blue, showing holster wear at the back of each flute. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. 4-50702 JR93 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 1271

1272
$9,200.00

*EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT SAA.

SN 293522. (ca 1908) Cal. 41 LC. 4-3/4″ Bbl with two line address. Case hardened frame. Unnumbered cylinder. Hammer with border to checkering. Hard rubber rampant colt grips with matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retaining 95 – 98% orig blue, with only slight edge wear and silvering at muzzle, and a few light marks. Action retains nearly all of its vibrant case hardening color, thinning slightly on loading gate, and with some very light flecking on right side. Cylinder with slight edge wear, has some drag marks from hammer being cocked while gun was in holster. Grip straps have over 95% blue, with just some very light flaking. Screws retain nearly all of their brilliant fire blue, and appear unturned. Grips are excellent and dark. Bore is excellent, but with a small spot of pitting. Action crisp. A very fine example, over 100 years old. 4-50698 MGM158 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 1272

1273
$7,475.00

*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 238305. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have the name “HENRY GALLE” scratched inside the left grip along with the date “1903” and again “HENRY”. Right grip has the initials “H.T.” scratched on the inside. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, IL on Feb. 10, 1904 in a 2-gun shipment. The shipping date confirms that the grips are replacements. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear and a couple of small nicks; ejector housing retains 94-95% strong orig blue; frame & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, moderately to heavily faded elsewhere; hammer colors are bright except top edge; trigger guard retains strong bright blue with the front strap thin blue; back strap is mostly a blue/gray patina with strong blue at the top & thinning on the butt strap; cylinder retains 85-88% orig blue, strong in the flutes with a light cylinder line and a few light scratches on outer diameter. Grips are sound showing light wear, turned chocolate on left side. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-50711 JR88 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1273

1274
$8,050.00

*PRE WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 337428. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight with a small ding and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with factory 2-pc smooth pearl grips that have deep Rampant Colt, left & right, silver medallions. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks, and shipped to A. Deutz & Bro. Laredo, TX on June 3, 1919. No indication of number of arms in the shipment. At the time of this shipment Laredo was a pretty rough border town, so very likely this revolver would have belonged to someone in law enforcement or possibly from Mexico. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% of a fine factory style restored finish, discernible only on very close examination. Trigger and lock bolt screws have slipped slots, other screws are fine. Grips have tiny chips at the toes and heels, otherwise are sound showing great fire and light iridescent colors. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50708 JR95 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1274

1275
$8,625.00

*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 322492. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight with 2-line address & “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” roll marked on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt, checkered hard rubber grips with last 4 digits of matching SN inside each grip. This revolver appears to have been made in 1912 at a time when cowboys and lawmen still rode horses and carried six shooters. These revolvers usually saw hard service and are generally not found with any original finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 95-96% glossy orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and a small area of flaking with pinprick pitting by the front sight; frame & hammer retain strong, bright case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas; cylinder retains 95-96% glossy orig blue and most of its orig blue in the chambers; bore also retains most of its orig blue; trigger guard & back strap retain 85-90% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking on the front strap and heavier flaking with some fine rough spots on back strap & butt strap. Grips are sound showing faint diamond point wear with the right side turning a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50704 JR229 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1275

1276
$10,350.00

*HIGH CONDITION FIRST GENERATION COLT SAA.

SN 227226. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ Barrel with two line address on top. Case hardened action has correct markings on left side. Hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirms specifications and states that it was shipped on May 23, 1902. Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 90% orig bright blue on bbl and ejector rod housing, loss due to holster wear, along with a few light scratches. Sharp edges at front portion of cylinder are silvered. Frame retains 95 – 97% vivid orig case hardening color moderately faded on recoil shield, locking gate, and topstrap, silvered on edges and on bottom right from finger contact, with some light flecking. Screws retain nearly all of their orig fire blue. Grip straps are thinned to about 80% from normal hand wear. Grips are browned, but very fine. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. 4-50707 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1276

1277
$10,350.00

*FINE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 328219. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40″ roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc, deep medallion, left & right ivory grips with a stooping eagle & American shield on right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44-40 with 4-3/4” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed & shipped to Krakauer, Zork & Moye, El Paso, TX on Feb. 13, 1913 in a 10-gun shipment. Given the destination of the shipment of El Paso, TX, it is almost certain that this revolver would have been sold to a local rancher or cowboy, law enforcement officer or possibly into Mexico. Most of the southwest firearms encountered today show extreme hard use and are usually without any orig finish, frequently in near-relic condition. Given the circumstances of their use, especially those that went to Mexico, it is rare to find an El Paso sold single action with any original finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90-92% glossy orig blue with only some holster wear on left side of muzzle & some slight thinning on left side; ejector housing retains 85-88% strong original blue with wear only on the outer radius; frame & hammer retains virtually all of their case colors, bright in the most sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; cylinder retains 50-60% original blue with loss areas flaked to a medium patina; trigger guard and back strap retain 85-90% original blue, strong and bright in sheltered areas, thinning on the front and back straps with wear at the heel & toe. Grips have some age lines with a repaired inside fracture around the right grip escutcheon on the inside; outside of right grip has a plug over the escutcheon which has been carved to match; left grip shows a dark golden ivory patina and the right grip a lighter ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of roughness. 4-50705 JR228 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1277

1278
$4,600.00

*COLT PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CASE.

SN 310806. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Accompanied by a custom made, vinyl covered wood case with homemade label inside the lid. Bottom is cut out for the revolver and lined in burgundy velvet in the recess. It has cartridge blocks surrounding the revolver containing 30 cartridges and a full box of early Peters “SMOKELESS” cartridges that have small copper primers. Box has a green body with red & white label and the picture of a cartridge on top. Left rear covered compartment contains half jacketed bullets for reloading and right rear covered compartment contains small copper primers for reloading. White porcelain knobs that were attached to the lids are loose in the case. Also fitted in the case is an orig L-shaped screwdriver. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Schmelzer Hardware Co., Kansas City, MO, on Sept. 17, 1909 in a 1-gun shipment. This letter is dated April 24, 1975 and is addressed to Hank Williams, Jr. of Cullman, Alabama. This must be one of the last Single Actions produced with all three SNs visible on frame, trigger guard & butt strap. It was about this time that the trigger guard & butt strap numbers were moved to the sides of the grip frame. PROVENANCE: Hank Williams, Jr.; Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 70-75% strong orig blue with flaking on the left side mixed with fine pin prick pitting; ejector housing retains about 70% orig blue, mostly in the gullets; frame retains bright case colors on the sides and brilliant colors in the front gullets, moderately faded on the top strap and left recoil shield, turned silver on the loading gate; hammer retains bright case colors on the sides and rear edge, turned dark on top edge; cyl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong & dark in the flutes, thin on the outer diameter; trigger guard & front strap retain about 75% blue overall, strong & bright on the trigger plate & sheltered areas, thin on the trigger bow & front strap; back strap & butt strap retain about 80-85% orig blue, strong at the top and on the butt strap, thin toward the heel. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is sound showing moderate to heavy wear on the outside with light soil & wear on the velvet, dark & stained wood; bullets have oxidized lead, otherwise are fine; cartridge box shows edge wear with moderate soil. 4-50694 JR164 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1278

1279
$3,737.50

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 218072. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with Cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates & Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stock is not listed & shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. , St. Louis, MO on Nov. 23, 1901 in a 3-gun shipment. The 2-line address on a 5-1/2″ bbl is a factory mistake as usually the 2-line address markings are found only on 4-3/4″ shorter bbls. Also accompanied by a signed letter, dated April 11, 1996, over the signature of Richard G. Gooding. This letter identifies this revolver, by SN and description. It states that “In the early 1970’s Leon C. ‘Red’ Jackson sold me the above described gun. Red had been to get a haircut and when he came back through the back door of his store I saw he had the Colt. He told me that he bought it from the shoeshine boy at the barber shop. I immediately told him that I liked the gun and we struck up a deal. I kept this gun in my collection until April 5, 1996 when I sold it to Tommy Rholes of Van, Texas.” Mr. Gooding goes on to say that he worked for Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, the owners of Jackson Arms in Dallas, TX. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig nickel in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned metal patina; ejector housing retains about 85% strong original nickel, as does the frame; trigger guard and front strap retain about 90% strong orig nickel & back strap 50-60%; cyl retains 65-70% with the loss areas flaked to a metal patina; screws are all fine and retain most of the original fire blue. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of pitting. 4-50712 JR225 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1279

1280
$4,312.50

*PRE WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 209492. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as cal 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Montgomery Ward & Company, Chicago, IL. on May 20, 1901 in a 3-gun shipment. Undoubtedly this revolver would have gone mail order to some cowboy out west. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 75% glossy orig blue with holster wear on left side of bbl, around the muzzle and outer radius of ejector housing; fame and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas, moderately to heavily faded elsewhere; screws are fine retaining most of their orig fire blue; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes thin on the outer diameter; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas with the front and backstraps grey patina; left grip has a compression fracture inside, otherwise grips are sound showing light wear; mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50504 JR257 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1280

1281
$5,175.00

*COLT PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 254261. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color cased hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on June 6, 1904 in a 25 gun shipment. Given the shipping address for this revolver, it is probable that it was used on the American Frontier by a rancher, cowboy, lawman, outlaw or just Joe Citizen out for a ride. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 93-95% glossy original blue with light holster wear on left side of bbl and outside radius of ejector housing. Frame and hammer retain about 90% original case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Top edge of hammer shows heavily faded case colors. Cyl retains 85-90% original blue, strong in the flutes with sharp edge wear and thinning on the outer diameter. Trigger guard and backstrap retain a strong blue in the sheltered areas, thinning on the front and backstraps, showing wear at the heel and toe. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear and turning a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Shows very little use, just handling. 4-50696 JR254 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1281

1282
$4,600.00

*FINE COLT “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 236045. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This gun was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in Chicago May 20, 1903. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 80% glossy orig blue showing light muzzle wear. Frame retains strong traces of case colors with balance light plum/gray. Hammer retains about 60% of its orig case color. Loading gate is smooth and gray. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 20-30% of their bright orig blue with numerous small dings and scratches on buttstrap. Cylinder retains about 50% glossy orig blue showing wear, staining and pitting and a light drag line and pin-prick pitting, the flutes have a sky blue color in contrast to the dark blue of rest of cylinder. Grips are sound & solid showing very light diamond point wear and a couple small dents. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50502 JS166 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1282

1283
$5,175.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 330000. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 32-20 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed & shipped to Belknap Hardware & Mfg Co., Louisville, KY on Sept. 27, 1915 in a 2-gun shipment. This revolver has the last SN assigned before Colt began using the surplus, leftover model 1878 DA long flute cylinders. It is also a little scarce with the 4-3/4″ bbl in 32-20 cal. The frame is additionally a little scarce in that the Rampant Colt without circle or half circle did not appear until serialization had reached 338,001 in 1920. Prior to that, at SN 325,001 the full circle around the Rampant Colt that had previously been employed was changed to a semicircle, which reportedly remained in effect until 1920. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector housing retain 93-95% glossy original blue with some minor flaking; frame and hammer retain brilliant case colors, moderately faded on top strap and recoil shields. trigger guard and back strap retain 96-97% glossy original blue, slightly thinned on the back strap, showing wear on the heel and toe; cylinder retains about 90% original blue, strong in the flutes, lightly thinned on the outer diameter. Grips are slightly concave from over tightening, otherwise they are sound showing very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired if so very little; chambers of the cylinder and bore retain most of their orig blue. 4-50695 JR232 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1283

1284
$4,130.00

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 202985. Cal. 45. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This gun was shipped to Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans December 17, 1900. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain 60% glossy orig blue showing muzzle wear. Frame & hammer retain about 60% of their orig case colors with staining and pin-prick pitting, especially on left recoil shield. Loading gate is smooth and gray. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 20-30% of their bright orig blue. Cylinder retains about 50% glossy orig blue showing wear, staining and pitting and a light drag line. Grips are sound & solid showing very light diamond point wear and two about 1/4″ dents where about 10 diamonds have lost their detail on middle rear of left grip. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50503 JS165 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1284

1285
$6,900.00

*COLT SAA WITH LONG FLUTED CYLINDER.

SN 330619. Cal. 38 WCF, blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ Bbls and two line address. Long fluted unnumbered cylinder. Factory letter states: “Records also indicate this revolver was shipped with a double action cylinder (long flute)”. Rampant colt hard rubber grips are unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications for this gun, and stating that it was shipped 4/27/1914. Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain approx 85 – 90% blue, thinned considerably on ejector rod housing, silvered edge at muzzle. Action retains approx 60-70% orig case hardening color, fading on topstrap, with some cleaning on left side. Grip straps retain 70 – 80% bright blue, thinning and browning at grip and back strap. Silvering at front of trigger guard. Grips fit well, show light wear, and are somewhat browned. Bore is excellent. Action is good. 4-50697 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1285

1286
$4,312.50

*COLT PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 299280. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl full front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of matching SN inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed & shipped to M. Hartley Co., NY, NY on Oct. 7, 1907 in a 1-gun shipment. The Hartley Co. was a large, well known distributor of Colt products, especially to the Southwest areas, particularly Texas. It is likely that this revolver would have had a Texas history. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered; bbl retains about 90% glossy original blue with some minor flaking and light muzzle end wear; ejector housing retains about 93-95% original blue; frame retains about 90% original case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere; hammer retains dark case colors; cylinder retains dark blue in the flutes and overall retains about 85% original blue, thin on the outer diameter with edge wear and a drag line; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong, bright blue in sheltered areas being a blue brown patina on the front strap, back strap & butt strap. Grips are sound with a couple of minor nicks and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting; screws are all fine and retain most of their bright fire blue. 4-50508 JR226 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1286

1287
$3,162.50

*PRE WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 274679.. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle, mounted with modern replacement, 2-pc ivory grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolvers in cal 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Van Camp Hardware & Implement Co, Indianapolis, IN, Feb 24, 1906 in a 2-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue showing holster wear on the left side; ejector housing retains about 60% strong blue with holster wear and fine pitting on the outer radius; frame and hammer retain about 50% orig case colors, strong in the front flutes, fading to silver elsewhere; screws are fine and retain most of their original fire blue; cyl show strong blue in the flutes being mostly a silver/blue patina on the outer diameter; trigger guard & backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas with the front and backstraps a blue/brown patina; buttstrap has some light battering; hammer will not hold in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50500 JR258 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1287

1288
$3,162.50

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 320855. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips from another revolver. This revolver was produced in about 1911 and was probably the companion piece to someone’s Winchester rifle. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear, some chemical spotting on the left side and a couple of cleaned spots on the right side; ejector housing retains about 60% orig blue, mostly in the gullets; frame & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately to heavily faded on the recoil shield, loading gate & top strap. Top edge of hammer has turned silver; cyl retains strong, bright blue in the flutes and about 75% thinning blue on the outer diameter; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with the front & backstraps a blue/gray patina. Right grip has a repaired internal compression fracture, otherwise grips are sound and show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50507 JR414 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1288

1289
$5,462.50

*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER, ROBERT GOSS.

SN 35333SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last three digits of matching serial number inside each grip. Matching serial numbers are found on left side of front & back strap under the grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, black, hinged lid cardboard box that has black & gold end label. Included in the box is an orig owner’s pamphlet, a warranty card & handling instructions pamphlet. Also included is a twisted wire handle cleaning brush. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included this revolver, two Colt semi-auto pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and another Colt Single Action revolver, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new & unfired with crisp bright blues and brilliant case colors; grips are equally new; box has a break in the front edge at the top, otherwise is sound, showing light corner and edge wear; pamphlets are fine. 4-50657 JR419 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1289

1290
$5,462.50

*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 2770SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed on bottom of frame and left side of front & backstraps under the grip. This revolver was produced in the 1st year of second generation production. Accompanied by its orig matching numbered, black, hinged lid, cardboard box with gold & black end label. Box contains a special instructions pamphlet, a shooting suggestions pamphlet and a twisted wire handle cleaning brush. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: New & unfired. Retains 99.9% pristine orig finish with crisp blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are also crispy new. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching serial numbers. Box has a blown corner in the lid and a repair on one end of the bottom, otherwise is sound with worn edges and a few chips in the finish. 4-50713 JR412 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1290

1291
$4,025.00

*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 22124SA. Cal. 44 Special. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last three digits of matching serial number inside each grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers as the revolver appears to have never been turned. The serial number was observed on bottom of frame and left side of front & back straps under the grip. Accompanied by its orig, black, hinged lid, cardboard box with gold & black end label. Box contains an orig owner’s pamphlet, warranty card and a handling instruction pamphlet. It also contains an orig twisted wire handle cleaning brush and what is probably its orig waxed paper. This revolver was produced in 1957, the 2nd year of the second generation production. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors. There is a faint sharp edge wear at the muzzle at the left side probably from box burn; grips are equally new; box lid is detached, with tape on most edges; pamphlets are fine. 4-50780 JR411 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1291

1292
$4,312.50

*BRACE OF COLT 3RD GENERATION SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 0418SM & 0444SM. Cal. 45 Colt. Revolvers are virtually identical, blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbls that have full thick front sights, 2-line addresses and model & cal number on left sides. Left side of frames has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. They are mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with number 0418 matching numbered to the revolver and the grips on #0444 unnumbered but fit fine and appear to be orig. They are accompanied by orig wood grain, 2-pc boxes with #0444 matching numbered to the revolver, while #0418 has another number, which has been crossed out. Boxes each contain a handling instructions pamphlet and #0444 also has a warranty card. Both boxes have gold & black end labels. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: New, unfired and unturned. Overall they retain crisp bright blues and brilliant case colors with crisp grips. Both boxes have a couple of blown corners and show edge wear, but are basically sound. 4-50501, 4-50714 JR413 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1292

1293
$4,025.00

*PAIR OF CASED COLT “UNITED STATES MARSHAL-1989” BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE SAAs.

SN 227USM/ USM227. 45 Cal. 7-1/2″ blue & case colored. These Colt Custom Shop commemoratives made at the Bicentennial of the US Marshal service in 1989. Revolvers are roll marked on the barrel “U.S. Marshals Bicentennial 1789-1989” and features the black powder frame with three line patent dates and a bull’s-eye ejector rod. Metal surfaces are high luster blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt and Federal Eagle. Each are separately cased in red velvet lined wooden cases and factory two piece blue cardboard box, papers, and plain outer cardboard slip covers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. As new in box. 4-50669, 4-50670 JS246 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1293

1295
$2,587.50

*COLT 3RD GENERATION “NEW FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION.

SN SA65772. Cal. 44-40. #250 of 250 made marked on right side of bbl “COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION”. 4-3/4″ nickel. In custom wood case. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: New in box; Excellent; an orig Colt box with Styrofoam form fitted container with orig papers; edge of box with label reading “COLT CUSTOM GUN SHOP” with information concerning this gun. This gun is still packed in the orig cardboard box with Colt custom label on outside of cardboard box holding wooden display case & cardboard sleeve with insert that has just recently been unpacked. 4-50779 JS245 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1295

1296
$2,587.50

*COLT 3RD GENERATION “NEW FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION.

SN SA65861. Cal. 44-40. #13 of 250 made marked on right side of bbl “COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION”. 4-3/4″ nickel. In custom wood case. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: New in box; Excellent; an orig Colt box with Styrofoam form fitted container with orig papers; edge of box with label reading “COLT CUSTOM GUN SHOP” with information concerning this gun. This gun is still packed in the orig cardboard box with Colt custom label on outside of cardboard box holding wooden display case & cardboard sleeve with insert that has just recently been unpacked. 4-50740 JS243 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1296

1297
$3,450.00

*COLT 3RD GENERATION “NEW FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION.

SN SA65886. Cal. 44-40. #14 of 250 made marked on right side of bbl “COLT COLLECTOR SPECIAL EDITION”. 4-3/4″ nickel. In custom wood case. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: New in box; Excellent; an orig Colt box with Styrofoam form fitted container with orig papers; edge of box with label reading “COLT CUSTOM GUN SHOP” with information concerning this gun. This gun is still packed in the orig cardboard box with Colt custom label on outside of cardboard box holding wooden display case & cardboard sleeve with insert that has just recently been unpacked. 4-50741 JS244 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1297

1298
$1,725.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Has the rarer London address, not the common Hartford address, this is much more rare.

COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 16523. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl without ejector, German silver front sight and 2-line address with “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. Bottom of bbl & cyl have tiny British proofs. Mounted with checkered, 1-pc, rosewood grip. The model 1877 was Colt’s first double action revolver and saw widespread use, especially in the U.S,. and blued examples with any orig finish are quite scarce. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 20% orig blue with the loss areas a medium patina; frame retains bright case colors on the sides, fading on the recoil shield, loading gate & top strap; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong orig blue in sheltered areas, thinning elsewhere; cyl retains plummy blue in the flutes and a blue/brown patina on the outer diameter. Grip is sound with a few chipped diamonds and sharp edge wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-50512 JR402 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1298

1299
$1,725.00

COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER.

SN 9331. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 6″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. The model 1877 was Colt’s first DA revolver and was readily adopted by the American buying public. Historical legend has it that Billy the Kid carried such a revolver. These revolvers are rarely found with high orig finish and functioning mechanics. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, plus. Overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with light losses around the muzzle, some flaking on the bbl at the frame and dull front & backstraps; cyl has one small area of flaking with spots of very fine pinprick pitting; grips are crisp with one small bruise on the right side, showing very light diamond point wear; right side has turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50591 JR400 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1299

1300
$575.00

COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER.

SN 12043. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl without ejector, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, birdhead pearl grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 38, bbl length not listed, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati, OH on Oct. 18, 1878 in a 50-gun shipment. Very few ejectorless models 1877 were made and not many of those survive today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 85% strong orig nickel showing wear on recoil shield loading shield, sides of trigger guard, front & backstraps; cyl retains about 90% orig nickel; left grip has a repaired chip by the escutcheon, otherwise grips are sound and show great fire. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50613 JR401 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1300

1301
$862.50

*COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDER DA REVOLVER.

SN 131374. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt, birdhead hard rubber grips that have last three digits of matching serial number inside each grip. Inside each grip also has the date “10-11-16” in pencil. The model 1877 was Colt’s first production double action revolver which proved to be very successful. They were quite popular on the American frontier on both sides of the law. Historical legend has Billy the Kid carrying a model 1877. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except cyl which is unnumbered. Bbl retains mostly a smooth blue/gray patina and ejector housing about 60% orig blue; frame retains 50-60% faded case colors; trigger guard retains about 75-80% orig blue and the backstrap is mostly a blue/gray patina; grips are sound showing edge wear and light diamond point wear. Mechanics are balky but functional; bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50518 JR395 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1301

1302
$1,150.00

COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 28943. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl, German silver half moon front sight, 2-line address and “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Mounted with checkered, 1-pc, rosewood grip. Few of these ejectorless 1877s survive today with any orig finish, especially earlier ones with the scarce wood grip. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl, frame & cyl retain traces of orig finish being mostly a mottled brown patina; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong orig blue with light to moderate surface rust on the front strap; trigger & hammer retain bright fire blue; grip is sound with a few chipped diamonds showing light wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. 4-50552 JR396 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1302

1303
$57,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER “OMNIPOTENT” DA REVOLVER.

SN 1505. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl. Full front sight & 1-line block letter address with crisp etched panel “OMNIPOTENT” on the left side. Serial number is found on the butt and on rear face of cylinder with last 2 digits of serial number on bottom of bbl under base pin. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with 2-pc smooth bird head ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is lightly engraved with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that is without background. Top strap, back strap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Matching patterns also extend up the bbl with an unusual oval around the front sight. Cylinder is engraved with matching patterns on lands between the flutes with a fine chain pattern border around rear edge. Screws, trigger & edges of hammer are fire blued. Butt of the revolver has a factory sling swivel & left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, plain ivory stocks, factory engraved, special features; “Omnipotent” bbl marking & shipped to B. Kittredge & Co. Cinncinnatti, OH on Dec. 24, 1878 in a 2 gun shipment. The “OMNIPOTENT” bbl marking was created by Benjamin Kittredge who ordered the markings applied to 45 caliber model 1878 revolvers only sold by his firm and is the only non-caliber marking every etched on any Colt model other than “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on Single Actions. This marking was applied for The Kittredge Co. from Aug. 1878 to May 1882 with an estimated 154 revolvers so marked. It is believed that only 2 of these revolvers were ever factory engraved and this one is believed the only surviving example on the open market. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 88-90% orig nickel turning a little milky, showing wear around the muzzle with flaking in the forcing cone area and on the front & back straps. Cylinder retains 65-70% nickel. Trigger & screws retain strong fire blue with bright blue on edges of hammer. Grips have a couple of minor age lines, show light wear and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50766 JR76 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1303

1304
$4,887.50

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 24974. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4″ bbl without ejector. It has full front sight and 2-line address with a tiny “44” on the bottom. Left side of bbl has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” and rear face of cyl is marked with last three digits of matching serial number. Mounted with matching numbered, Rampant Colt hard rubber birdhead grips that have had the escutcheons reversed. Accompanied by a small orig hang tag which states “This Revolver is made to use BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. Do not use cartridges loaded with smokeless powder”. It is unknown how many ejectorless Model 1878s were produced but they are substantially more scarce than those revolvers with ejectors. Several prominent members of the Wild West entertainment shows, such as Buffalo Bill Cody, Pawnee Bill and others are known to have ordered model 1878 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with worn but legible etched panel; frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas; side plate has small raised dings around the edge; cyl is mostly a plummy brown patina; grips are sound, showing heavy wear, having turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50715 JR428 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1304

1305
$1,062.00

COLT MODEL 1878 ETCHED PANEL DA FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.

SN 16491. 44-40 Cal. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, and 1-line block letter Hartford address with etched panel on left side and small 44 stamped on bottom in front of cyl pin. Left side front web of trigger guard marked “44 CAL”. Mounted with 2 piece rampant Colt hard rubber grips and has lanyard stud & loop in the butt. Cyl is usual 6 shots with long flutes. This particular gun was made in 1886. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine.All matching except grips which are unnumbered; bbl retains about 70% of its original nickel plating and etched panel is easily discerned; other markings are fine and discernible; cyl retains about 40% of its nickel finish & frame retains about 20% with balance of gun plum/gray with areas of staining and pitting; stocks are well fit; left stock has chocolate brown patina; right stock is black and appears to be of later manufacture; mechanically gun will not index; bore shows crisp distinct rifling. 4-50509 JS241 (800-1,200) – Lot 1305

1306
$4,025.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 22281. Cal. 44-40. Blued finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line block letter address with caliber marking “44 CAL” on left side of front web of trigger guard. “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” is etched on left side. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips and has a lanyard stud & loop in the butt. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with long flutes and last three digits of matching SN on rear face. Trigger & edges of hammer are fire-blued with hammer having bright polished sides. Screws are fire-blued. Factory letter states this gun was shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York City April 4, 1889. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 51,210 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1878-1905 in a large variety of calibers, configurations and bbl lengths in blue & nickel finish. It was Colt’s first attempt at a large bore dbl action revolver and was immediately successful becoming extremely popular throughout the American West, Northwest Territories and Alaska. They usually saw very hard service on both sides of the law and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Retaining 90%+ orig bright blue finish, though cyl retains less than 50% blue balance of cyl is dark plum matching gun very nicely; blue is thin on bbl in areas; etched panel scene is crisp and clear; there are several small scratches on frame and several small patches of pitting on left side of frame; stocks are fine and fairly well fit with chocolate brown color and “44” scratched inside each stock. Mechanics are crisp, with bright shiny bore. 4-50716 JS190 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1306

1307
$3,450.00

SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

SN 3859. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line address. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of matching serial number. Base pin is early type with dimpled ends. Mounted with scarce, diamond checkered, 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard swivel. The model 1878 was very popular with citizens from all walks of life due to its convenient double action and large caliber similar to the Single Action Army revolver. The early numbered revolvers usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina; cyl is matching patina; frame retains about 25% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a dark patina; trigger guard, front & backstrap are matching patina; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50515 JR403 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1307

1308
$1,610.00

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

SN 33903. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Bottom of bbl, under base pin has a tiny “44”. Lower left side of frame has Rampant Colt in a circle. Rear face of cyl is marked with last three digits of matching serial number. Mounted with Rampant Colt, birdhead, hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44 with 7-/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to E.K. Tryon, Jr. & Co., Philadelphia, PA on Aug. 15, 1894 in a 1-gun shipment. These revolvers were popular with citizens from all walks of life due to their convenience of the double action, powerful cartridge and similarity to the Single Action Army revolver. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 85% glossy orig blue showing wear on left side of bbl with minor flaking and candy striping on the frame and flaking on cyl; grips have a series of repairs from compression fractures in both sides. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. 4-50590 JR399 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1308

1309
$1,150.00

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

SN 21018. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. Bottom of bbl, under the base pin is marked with a tiny “44”. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Mounted with Rampant Colt, birdhead, hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 44 with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Co., NY, NY on Sept. 7, 1888 in a 5-gun shipment. The model 1878 was Colt’s first large frame D.A. revolver and had reasonable success with citizens from all walks of life. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 60% thinning orig blue with holster wear on the bbl and ejector housing; frame losses are mostly from flaking; front & backstraps are a gray patina and buttstrap has a plug in the lanyard swivel hole; cyl is mostly a gray patina with plummy/blue finish in the flutes; grips are sound, show moderate to heavy wear and have turned chocolate. Hammer will not hold at full cock, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50513 JR398 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1309

1310
$1,035.00

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

SN 37927. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, reduced front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left rear lower side of frame has Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber birdhead grips and has a lanyard swivel in the buttstrap. The model 1878 was fairly popular due to its resemblance to it’s predecessor, the Single Action Army and large frame size, along with the fact that it was chambered for cartridges compatible with Winchester lever action rifles. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Revolver retains traces of orig finish in sheltered areas being mostly a worn gray metal patina with fine pinprick pitting on bbl, ejector housing & frame; right grip has a repaired break, otherwise they are sound and show heavy wear, turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50541 JR344 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1310

1311
$1,265.00

*COLT MODEL 1903 DA REVOLVER.

SN 251594. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 3-line address with last patent date 1895. Left side of bbl is marked “COLT.D.A.38” and it has the Rampant Colt in a circle on the left rear of frame. Trigger & edges of hammer are fire blued. Mounted with checkered, Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered on the inside “1066”. This model revolver succeeded the model 1889, with large numbers produced in the period 1892-1907. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish; nickel has turned a little milky; grips have a small bruise on the right side, otherwise are crisp. Crisp mechanics; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50739 JR393 (500-800) – Lot 1311

1312
$1,725.00

*VERY EARLY COLT OFFICER’S MODEL DA FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 262264. Cal. 38 Special. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and 2-line address with last patent date 1901 and left side mark “OFFICERS MODEL COLT D.A. 38”. Left rear side has Rampant Colt in a circle. Assembly number “974” is found on the frame, inside the crane & cyl latch. Trigger is fire blued with checkered face and hammer has fired blued edges. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips with matching assembly number inside each grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 38 with 6″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to William Read & Sons, Boston, MA. on Jul. 12, 1906 in a 4-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a small worn spot near the muzzle; grips are crisp showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use. 4-50748 JR397 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1312

1313
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE “TOMBSTONE” COWBOY CARTRIDGE BELT.

This beautiful cartridge belt made for 45 cal pistol or rifle cartridges is in beautiful condition with perfect maker’s mark boldly stamped on sewn tongue “PATTON & Co. TOMBSTONE”. JJ Patton was a saddler in Tombstone, located across the street from the OK Corral at the time of the famous fight in 1881 and any of his marked cowboy leather is quite rare and desirable especially in such beautiful, presentable condition as this fine belt. Recognized as a leading Arizona saddler, Patton also partnered in a ranch with Milt Joyce of the Oriental Saloon and Milt’s bartender, “Buckskin” Frank Leslie, a known gunslinger. CONDITION: Belt is 3″ wide and 42″ including tongue and has 43 1-3/4″ cartridge loops that are in fine condition with most of their original polish with just minor scuffing on ends and minor crazing and crackling. Surface of this belt is superior to a vast majority of other Wild West era cartridge belts found. The tongue is also in very good condition where sewn and marked retaining most of its orig finish. The flexible 8″ end of tongue retains good color though crazed and crackled with some scuffing but no reductions. The patent leather Moroccan backing is sound and solid though worn and scuffed especially on edges and about 40% of orig stitching to belt is loose (this is easily restored). 4-50393 JS229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1313

1314
$7,762.50

SCARCE F.A. MEANEA BELT & HOLSTER RIG.

Fine Meanea dbl loop holster for 4-3/4″ Single Action Colt. Made of 1-pc, tan buckskin lined, russet brown bridle leather. Holster is about 10″ long with the skirt 5-1/4″ at the widest point having a sewn rear edge and Cheyenne plug with deluxe tooled decorations on the body of the holster and top loop. Bottom loop has the cartouche “F.A. MEANEA, / CHEYENNE, WYO.”. Cartridge/money belt is about 36″ long x 3-1/4″ wide with sewn top edge and rectangular nickeled steel buckle. Belt has 33 sewn-on large size cartridge loops containing fourteen 45 Colt cartridges. Tongue billet is overall about 14″ long and has the cartouche “F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE.” PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Holster has solid stitching showing moderate to heavy use with light to moderate soil; the buckskin lining on the rear face of the skirt is worn through in a couple of places and heavily soiled; interior lining is intact showing heavy soil; belt is soft & supple also showing moderate to heavy use with no apparent breaks in the stitching. Altogether a fine rig. 4-50773 JR155 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1314

1315
$7,475.00

VERY RARE MATCHED PAIR OF J. HARMON DELUXE HOLSTERS.

Holsters are for 7-1/2″ Colt Single Action revolvers. They have most unusual construction with wide sgl loops, about 12″ long x 6″ wide over the skirt. They are made of fine russet brown leather, very nicely tooled around the borders with an unusual buckskin fringe around the rear edges and sewn toes. The fringe leather is sewn into the rear edge of the holster and after having been assembled was then sewn to the loop. Each holster has a very large cartouche at the top with matching cartouche on the loop, all of which read “MADE BY / J. HARMON / ORANGE, TEX.” Holsters are accompanied by a mail order style money/cartridge belt that is about 37″ long x 2-3/4″ wide, sewn at the top edge, with nickeled brass D-shaped buckle. The tongue billet is a replacement and the belt has 45 large caliber sewn-on cartridge loops, some of which are loose. These are an unusual & scarce matched pair of holsters. Accompanied by a newspaper article from an unknown paper by a columnist named W.T. Block. The article is about the Harmon family of Orange & Chambers Counties who had a family saddle making business founded in about 1860 by brothers Joshua & David Harmon. Apparently the business was passed down within the family and as late as 1925 they were still in business making saddles and other leather accessories, apparently including holsters. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holsters are fine showing light wear. Leather is still soft & supple and retain most of their orig brown finish; left hand holster is slightly wrinkled at the top; belt is dry & flexed but still supple, in need of treatment. 4-50768 JR156 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1315

1316
$3,450.00

HENRY NORDHAUS SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER WITH HAMMER STRAP.

This is a nice condition “pouch style” 4-3/4″ single action holster with two large different “HENRY NORDHAUS maker DEMING, NM” cartouches, one on body of holster and one on pouch. Holster is also stamped with a large “45” in the upper right side of holster beneath basket weave embossed edge decoration. The cowboy’s name “W.B. HUNT” is stamped boldly in 1/4″ letters. Holster is attached to a 35″ single loop money belt marked “DENVER MFG CO MAKERS”. This is a rare holster in unusual configuration in very nice condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster is very good condition overall, retaining most of its orig brown finish with scuffs to raised areas. Hammer strap is sound and supple with basket weave design with some scuffing and loss of finish around hole that went over trigger. Belt is very average condition overall, supple and sound with stitching around top in need of repair; bullet loops are sound and solid with scuffing to high parts; tongue is recent addition; belt is also marked “45 C”. 4-50777 JS201 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1316

1317
$5,462.50

TEXAS MADE COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER AND BELT.

Double loop holster is marked “NEWTON & ANDREWS MAKERS EL PASO, TEX”. Commercial single loop money belt is marked on billet with part number and “38” probably for 38 cal bullets. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Worn overall. Holster marking is well struck and easily seen; there is considerable scuffing, cracking but no tearing; belt is sound and supple with applied emollient to end cracking of surface; billet has been partially resewn. 4-50772 JS200 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1317

1318
$1,770.00

EL PASO TEXAS MADE COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.

Single loop 4-3/4″ single action holster with bright cartouche of ‘EL PASO SADDLERY CO MAKERS EL PASO, TEX”. Single loop belt is product of Merwin & Bray with their monogram logo. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster is sound and solid with hole worn through at toe where muzzle rested; on reverse there is tear in backing at bottom rivet. Belt loops are replaced in one section for 45s and rear section still has orig loops for 32s. 4-50770 JS202 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1318

1319
$4,312.50

EL PASO SADDLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY BELT AND HOLSTER RIG.

Double loop holster made for 7-1/2″ Colt SAA and single loop money belt both with matching cartouches “EL PASO SADDLERY CO MAKERS EL PASO TEX”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holeter is sound ad solid with scuffing and chipping to edges; sewing is coming loose on left top where trigger guard fits. Money belt is sound and supple with numerous areas of scuffing and cracking and cartridge loops and about one third of the 34 cartridge loops are unsewn 4-50771 JS206 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1319

1320
$4,600.00

TEXAS MADE COLT SINGLE ACTION BELT AND HOLSTER.

Double loop tooled holster maker marked “M.A. SMITH maker ALBANY TEX” in a large oval cartouche and is attached to single billet loop money belt marked in a 1-1/2″ cartouche “JK POLK/SWEETWATER/TEX”. Loops appear to be 44 or 45 cal. Holster fits a 4-3/4″ single action. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Well worn but still sound and supple. Markings are excellent as can be seen in photos. 4-50769 JS199 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 1320

1321
$4,600.00

MILES CITY MONTANA HOLSTER AND BELT FOR 7-1/2″ COLT SAA.

Single loop holster is marked in large central cartouche “MILES CITY SADDLERY COMPANY MAKERS MILES CITY MONT.” Holster has fine tooled decoration as can be seen in photos. A rawhide strap still tied at bottom as can be seen in photos. Single loop money belt is marked “COLLINS & MORRISON OMAHA. NEB.” on end of tongue. Money belt is just over 3″ wide and billet is stamped “44”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster is sound and solid with scuffing and scratches to high areas. Money belt is sound and supple with some cracking to surface of cartridge loops and body of belt. 4-50774 JS205 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1321

1322
$0.00

HEISER DENVER TOOLED GUN RIG FOR 7-1/2″ COLT SAA.

This florally tooled buck stitched gun rig is signed on holster “HEISER DENVER” with part number “724”. Extra wide 3-1/2″ tooled belt contains a single row of 37 rawhide reinforced 45 cal bullet loops. Belt and holster are fully tooled and large silver plated 2-1/2″ square buckle is fully engraved with flowing geometric design. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster is sound and solid retaining most of its orig brown color with storage scuffs and scratches; gun strap is intact with a Hieser logo-ed snap button; male portion of snap attached to holster is broken off. Belt is decorated with similar full coverage with crazing and cracking; internal leather veneer is mostly intact with worn and torn areas; tongue has wear and scuffing but is still supple and complete. Belt is unsigned. 4-50776 JS203 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1322

1323
$1,725.00

COWBOY BELT AND HOLSTER FOR 4-3/4″ COLT SAA.

According to Tommy Rholes’ notes, he thought this rig might have been made in New Mexico. The money belt is marked “GOPHER BRAND” and the holster only has a part number “45 C”. Holster is “pouch type” with hammer strap with tooled decorated border. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Holster overall is very good and sound with good brown color as can be seen in photos; there are scuffs and scratches to high areas and there is a 1/2″ cut in back of holster at folded belt attachment. Money belt is still supple but quite worn; cartridge loops are fragile, mottled, flaked and scuffed overall; “GOPHER BRAND” markings on billet are light and barely discernible. 4-50775 JS204 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1323

1324
$9,200.00

FABULOUS LOT CONTAINING LARGE VARIETY OF COLT SINGLE ACTION PARTS & APPROX 65 SETS OF MOSTLY COLT PRE-WWII GRIPS.

Small cabinet contains numerous cyl bushings, base pins, hammer springs, antique & modern hammers, ejector springs, ejector rods (one with bullseye ejector rod head), ejector housings (one 1st type), one trigger guard serial number “89005”, numerous hands & springs, lockbolts, trigger/lockbolt springs, triggers, firing pins and a large variety of miscellaneous screws mostly for Single Action revolvers. A small plastic bag contains other Colt parts, mostly springs, including a 1st/2nd dragoon V-hammer spring and a dragoon sized wedge. Also included are eight orig Colt Single Action Army barrels, three are 5-1/2″ (two 44 Special and one 45 Colt), one 5-1/2″ 32 WCF, one 4-3/4″ Frontier Six Shooter roll marked, one late 5-1/2″ 45 Colt, one 4-3/4″ 38 WCF orig nickel and one 7-1/2″ 44 S&W target bbl with ejector housing attached. In addition there are 5-sgl action cyl: 1) 357 with star on front-very fine. 2) 357 with “RAMPANT COLT” on rear face and “086 W” on front – fine. 3) A blued 44 special – fine. 4) Blued 44 Russian – fine. 5) Nickel 38/40 – fair. Bag of parts for a Colt Model 1877 Thunderer, appears to be complete except for frame and bbl – fair. Additionally, Four sets orig 2-pc pearl grips, one with awesome raised carved ox head and another with deep Colt medallions; one set old Single Action stag grips; one set old silver medallion smooth walnut grips; four sets Bisley Rampant Colt hard rubber grips; one 1-pc checkered ivory grip for 1860 Army; two 1-pc walnut grips 49 pocket or Baby Dragoon (one very fancy); one 1-pc military walnut grip with clear cartouches and four digits of serial number “0586” in backstrap channel; ten full sets pre-war Rampant Colt hard rubber grips; one set pre-war Rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips and a right hand Rampant Colt hard rubber grip; lot of fourteen reproduction and post-war Single Action grips & three sets 1878 Rampant Colt hard rubber grips; five sets late pre-war or early post-war Rampant Colt hard rubber grips; nine sets miscellaneous Colt and other grips, five of which are pearl, one set Remington derringer hard rubber grips, one set small rosewood grips possibly for a ladysmith, a set of Rampant Colt Model 1877 hard rubber grips, a rosewood left grip for Remington Single Shot derringer and a spectacular set of Wolf & Klar double action ivory grips with raised carved ox head that has gold horns, a gold ring in its nose and red stone eyes set in gold bezels; nine sets Colt Automatic pistol grips including: two sets black plastic 2nd Model Woodsman, one set Coltwood 3rd Model Woodsman, one set brown plastic pre-war match target woodsman, one set 2nd issue full checkered walnut woodsman, one set gold medallion smooth ivory 1911 grips, two sets full checkered gold medallion Gov’t Model walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Parts are generally fine. Bbls are mostly new. Nickel plated bbl is new. Target bbl retains about 85% orig blue. Grips generally very fine to extremely fine. 4-50791 JR481 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1324

1325
$1,092.50

GROUPING OF “COLTROCK”.

SN N/A. Starting in 1922 Colt advertised a line of products from their “plastic division”. These trademarked bakelite items included a line of tobacco items of which we are offering six varieties including a humidor; a “PIPE-ADOR” (which is combination pipe & tobacco container); a large 8-1/2″ diameter spinning compartmentalized humidor which has names of various compartments such as: Egyptian, Turkish, American, English, Pot-Pouri & Ladies, with a central container which would have held tobacco accessories; there is a mottled green 5″ container called the “SMOKSETTE”; and two other round tobacco containers in different size and colors. The last accessory in this grouping is a facsimile book measuring 6-1/2″ tall by about 5″ wide and 1-1/2″ deep entitled “The Courtship of Lady Nicotine”. This facsimile book has spaces for cigarettes, matches, ashes, etc. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. With exception of large humidor which has about a 3″ by 1/2″ break out of base. 4-50784 JS238 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1325

1326
$13,800.00

RARE COLT BURGESS BABY SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 5283. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade Baby Carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted Colt 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has the rampant Colt roll marking on the left side along with a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate with trap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 6,403 Burgess rifles & carbines produced during the period 1883-1885. Of that number only 972 are identified in the Colt factory ledgers as Baby Carbines, making this a very rare Colt Firearm. This carbine weighs 5 lbs. 6.72 oz. and a standard carbine weighs about 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. Very few of these Baby Carbines survive today and of those most are in well used with little orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 75% thin orig brown finish with completely legible address; receiver retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth silver/brown patina; lever & hammer retain faded case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a silver patina. Forearm has the obligatory crack on the right side over the loading gate area, otherwise the wood is sound with nicks & scratches and retains about all of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, frosty in the grooves. 4-50650 JR161 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1326

1327
$14,950.00

RARE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 4322. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 25-1/2″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight and a thick base sporting tang sight with 3-1/2″ staff. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt logo roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate containing an orig 4-pc Colt brass & steel cleaning rod. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 44-40, 25″ oct bbl, blue finish, shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York on Dec. 31, 1883 in a 10 gun shipment. According to Flayderman’s Guide to American Firearms there were only 6403 Burgess arms produced in the period 1883-1885 in oct & rnd bbl rifles, carbines & baby carbines. There were total of 2556 oct bbl rifles produced. Although the Burgess was certainly the equivalent of its contemporary, the Winchester model 1873, and in a lot of ways superior, Colt stopped production in 1885 after Winchester demonstrated they were capable of producing revolvers, which was Colt’s mainstay. Burgess rifles and carbines are extremely rare today, especially one with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig brown. Forend cap retains about 50% thin orig blue, having flaked to medium patina. Receiver retains 75-80% flaked orig blue with the flaked areas a medium patina. Hammer retains strong orig colors and the lever colors in sheltered in areas, buttplate is a silver brown patina. Wood is sound, even over the loading gate area in the forearm, with normal nicks & scratches and retains strong oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. Shows very little use. 4-50628 JR62 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1327

1328
$5,310.00

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 3541. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and Colt reverse mounted 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 6,403 Burgess lever action rifles & carbines produced in the period 1883-1885. Out of that number there were 1,621 standard carbines which is only about 25% of the total production. Colt’s saddle ring carbine was serious competition for the Winchester Model 1873 and was far advanced of the Model 73’s toggle link system. In fact the Colt Burgess would have also been competition for the Winchester Model 1892, introduced some seven years later. Apparently Winchester became concerned over this competition and activated dormant plans to produce handguns. Once Winchester had working examples they apparently went to Colt and said if they would quit making lever action arms, Winchester wouldn’t produce handguns. Apparently an agreement was reached with Colt stopping production of the Burgess and Winchester shelving handgun plans. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth artificially aged patina as do the bands; receiver is a light silver/brown artificially aged patina with fine pin pricks of rust pitting. Wood is sound and appears to be replacement with oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50744 JR160 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1328

1329
$23,000.00

RARE LARGE FRAME COLT LIGHTNING EXPRESS PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1581. Cal. 50-95 EX. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight and a Lyman combination tang sight. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt logo roll marking and is made without manual safety, relying on the safety notch of the hammer. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 2-pc checkered, double schnable forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Front face of the buttstock & inside the buttplate are marked with the matching serial number to this rifle. The large frame lightning rifles and carbines were produced to compete with the Winchester & Marlin big bore rifles of that era. There were only 6,496 of these big rifles produced during the period 1887 to 1894, in a variety of calibers, and only a few in 50 Ex. While Colts advertizing and distribution systems were certainly the equivalent of Winchester and probably superior to Marlin, the dramatic departure from the already established lever action style did not reach acceptable sales with the American public and production ceased. The lightning rifles were strong and reliable and probably faster acting than their lever action brethren but were simply not adopted by the buying public. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue with only very faint sharp edge wear and some minor dulling on the magazine tube. Receiver retains 92-94% glossy orig blue with some fine flaking and one small cleaned area on the side and another on the bottom. Bottom tang is mostly a blue/grey patina; hammer retains brilliant case colors; buttplate retains 70-75% orig blue. Wood is sound with only a very few fine nicks and a small chip by the top tang at the receiver and overall retains virtually all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-50627 JR37 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1329

1329a
$12,650.00

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1646. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 25-1/2″ rnd bbl, full magazine, ivory bead combination front sight and Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of frame has the Rampant Colt logo roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig, Colt, brass & iron, 4-pc cleaning rod. Rifle has originally browned bbl & magazine tube with scarce color case hardened buttplate. There were 6,403 Burgess rifles & carbines produced during the period 1883-1885, of which 3,810 were sporting rifles in both standard & deluxe. Of that number, only 1,219 had rnd bbls. All the above information was extracted from THE COLT-BURGESS MAGAZINE RIFLE, Maxwell. SN was noted in its usual place on the bottom tang, on the rear face of the buttstock under the buttplate in pencil and inside toe of buttplate. In spite of the Burgess rifles & carbines being of superior design for their time, Colt stopped production in 1885, apparently after reaching an agreement with Winchester that if Winchester would not proceed with the development and production of revolvers already patented, Colt would stop production of the Burgess lever action firearms. There is no documentation supporting this hypothesis, however it is a theory that has been circulated within the gun industry for many decades. Regardless of whatever the reason may have been, Colt stopped production after only those few arms were produced and Winchester never went into revolver production. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong, orig brown finish with a few light scratches and some minor dulling on the left side by the front sight; receiver retains about 90% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear, some light flaking and what appears to be a small cleaned area on the right side; lever & hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, brilliant on the hammer, strong & bright on the lever; forend cap & buttplate retain strong, bright orig case colors on the buttplate with some fine pitting on the heel & toe and brilliant case colors on the forend cap. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains just about all of its fine orig oil finish, without the usual crack in the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; appears to be new & unfired. 4-51009 JR233 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1329a

1329b
$0.00

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3774. Cal. 44 WCF. Scarce Burgess rifle with 25-1/2″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and orig Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight with serrated edges. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig Colt brass & iron 4-pc cleaning rod. Rear face of buttstock is numbered in pencil with only the two center 7’s of matching serial number visible. The “3” & “4” are partially visible but not legible. Matching serial number is marked inside toe of buttplate. Left side of receiver is deeply etched and has the appearance of having been stored left side down on a cloth in a damp climate. There were only 6,403 Burgess arms produced in the period 1883-1885 in both rifles and carbines with rnd & oct barrels. Even though the Burgess rifle was superior to the Winchester Model 1873, Colt stopped production after only those few arms were produced, apparently in an agreement with Winchester. Winchester seemingly feared the competition for their rifles and developed an arguably superior revolver, they approached Colt and reached and agreement that if Colt stopped production of their Burgess arms, Winchester would not proceed with production of revolvers. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Bbl retains about 60% orig brown finish, showing edge wear and a couple of lightly cleaned spots; magazine tube retains 40-50% orig brown, cleaned bright on the outer radius; forend cap is a cleaned metal patina with fine pitting on the left side; receiver retains 65-70% thinning orig blue, mostly on the right side, top & bottom edges; left side retains blue in sheltered areas with etched areas from poor storage; lever & hammer retain dark case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever; top & bottom tang screws are replacements; buttplate is a gray metal patina; stock has a tiny sliver missing by the top tang and two fine cracks on the right side and overall retains a hand worn patina with dark spots on the left side. Mechanics are fine; sharp, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting toward the muzzle. 4-50432 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1329b

1329c
$7,080.00

SCARCE COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING PUMP RIFLE.

SN 4650. Cal. 45-85-285. Standard grade rifle with 28-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with slab sawed American walnut with checkered 2-pc dbl schnable forearm & straight stock that has crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, front face of buttstock, under the metal and inside the buttplate are all marked with matching serial numbers. This rifle is made without a manual safety, relying on the half cock notch of the hammer to make the rifle safe with a round in the chamber. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Anitque American Firearms there were only about 6,496 of these large frame Colt rifles produced in the period 1887-1894. While they were reliable accurate rifles, the pump action simply did not gain strong favor with the American buying public who was sold on the lever action rifle and would not adapt to the pump. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% dull orig blue with only sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 98% strong bright orig blue; receiver retains about 80% orig blue with some flaking & light patina; hammer retains about 90% strong orig case colors; wood is sound with the stock having minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish that has been cleaned and lightly waxed; forearm retains virtually all of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51484 JR293 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1329c

1329d
$4,600.00

LATE COLT MEDIUM FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 82452. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and an orig Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of frame has the Rampant Colt trademark. Left side of bbl & frame have small British proofs. Receiver is without manual safety, relying on half cock notch of hammer for safety. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain, American walnut with smooth, single schnable, 2-pc forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is marked with matching serial number and front face of buttstock & inside buttplate have last four digits of matching serial number. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were nearly 90,000 of these fine rifles produced in the period 1884-1902 in both oct & rnd bbl configurations and two types of carbines. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a small lightly cleaned area on left side of receiver; stock has a hairline below the bottom tang and a small gouge on the bottom with light nicks & scratches on the buttstock, numerous small nicks & dings on the forearm and overall retains most of its orig oil finish; hammer retains brilliant case colors. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-49549 JR475 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1329d

1329e
$4,425.00

MEDIUM FRAME COLT PUMP ACTION LIGHTNING RIFLE.

SN 43296. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beach’s combination front sight and an orig Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and crescent buttplate. 2-pc walnut forearm has double schnable and coarse checkering. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, front face of buttstock and inside buttplate, are matching numbered. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were nearly 90,000 of these rifles produced in the period 1884-1902. They rarely are found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig blue with a few tiny, scattered spots of pinprick rust; receiver retain 88-90% glossy orig blue showing sharp edge wear, some thinning over the top & bottom edges; wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50570 JR474 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1329e

1329f
$4,600.00

FINE COLT SMALL FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 73131. Cal. 22. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered oct bbl, half magazine, sporting front sight and fixed rear sight. Left side of receiver has the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with uncheckered, very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with single schnable 1-pc forearm and straight stock with Colt hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is made without manual safety, relying on the half cock notch for safety. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is marked with matching serial number and front face of buttstock has last four digits of matching serial number. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were nearly 90,000 of these fine little rifles produced in the period 1887-1904, a few of which were deluxe. These rifles were generally considered ladies or boys rifles and are rarely found with extra features such as the deluxe wood found on this rifle. They usually saw very hard service with little or no maintenance and are almost never found with strong orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with fine sharp edge wear and a few scattered spots of very fine pitting and discoloration; receiver shows edge wear with thinning on the sides; wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains about 98% crisp orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-50629 JR476 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1329f

1330
$97,750.00

SCARCE VERY HIGH CONDITION HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 48860. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a crisp “JEG” (Capt. John E. Greer) inspector cartouche under the date 1878. Right side has the crisp “HN” Henry Nettleton sub-inspector cartouche. Various parts have Mr. Nettleton’s initials, H.N., including bbl, cyl, frame, trigger guard, top of backstrap, bottom right edge of grip and left side of hammer. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing, has last four digits of matching serial number which are also found on outside diameter of cyl. Trigger guard has the serial number “48960”, factory assemblers stamping error. Ejector housing is 2nd type with bulls-eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver was produced between May and August 1878 and almost certainly would have been issued to a front line Cavalry unit fighting Indians in the west. The fact that it retains virtually all of its crisp orig finish in orig configuration lends credence to the thought that it may have been issued to a high ranking officer who never used it or possibly went to a state militia unit. Obviously it escaped the recalls of the 1890s and early 1900s where several thousand Cavalry revolvers were returned to Colt or Springfield Arsenal and modified to artillery configuration by having their bbls cut to 5-1/2″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine (probably unfired) all matching including bbl, cyl & grip, except trigger guard as noted. Bbl retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with full strong feathers on each side of front sight and ejector housing stud showing only light muzzle edge wear and a small wear spot on left side; ejector housing retains about 90% orig blue with wear at the tip and outer radius; frame retains about 98-99% brilliant orig case colors with some thinning on the left recoil shield, a couple small scratches and very faint sharp edge wear; hammer retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors turned a little dark on top edge; cyl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear around the front edge, small wear spots opposite each other on the rear side, probably from sliding around in a drawer and has a light cyl line; trigger guard & front strap retain about 98% crisp orig blue; backstrap has some tiny scratches near the top with a few small streaks of candy striping and overall retains 95-96% crisp orig blue; grip has a gouge on the left side and shows light edge wear, again from sliding around in a drawer and overall retains a light hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. Chambers of the cyl & bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. 4-50383 JR456 (100,000-125,000) – Lot 1330

1331
$31,625.00

RARE CASEY & JOHNSON DUAL INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 17521. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script address with the correct broken letters in the “t” of “Pt”, in the “O” of “Co” and in the “A” of “HARTFORD”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with matching last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is numbers “7297”. Left side of grip has a completely legible “APC” (A.P. Casey) inspector initial. Bottom of bbl & trigger guard have tiny “C” (A.P. Casey) inspector initials. The cyl, ejector housing, top of backstrap and right bottom edge of grip have “J” (W.W. Johnson) sub-inspector initials. Ejector housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Many of the cavalry Colts produced in this serial range in Dec. 1874 through March 1875 were issued to the reorganized 7th Cavalry in October 1876, only a few months after the Custer massacre at the Little Big Horn. Given the outstanding condition of this revolver it is likely that it was not one of the 7th Cavalry reissue pieces but probably was issued to a high ranking officer or someone of importance or possibly issued to a state militia. Regardless, it was apparently not subjected to the rigors of Indian War service on the frontier. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned Colt historian, author & collector, John Kopec, who certifies to the authenticity & originality of this revolver with the exception of the replaced cylinder. He notes that the cyl in this revolver bears the number “7297” which he states belonged to cavalry revolver “17297” and it is his opinion that the cylinders were switched during a cleaning exercise. He continues that revolver #17297 was, on Dec. 3, 1900, reconfigured into an artillery revolver and refurbished at that time. He states that this cyl was not submitted for refurbishing because it was installed in this revolver. He further states that this cyl is from the same lot of 1875 revolvers which would preclude the possibility of it having been refitted at a later date. Regardless of the mismatched cyl this is an extraordinarily fine example of an Indian Wars Cavalry Colt and based on overall condition, it may be the best known example. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cyl as noted. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with strong “feathers” each side of front sight; frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors with a tiny wear spot on left recoil shield and case colors turned slightly dark on the hammer; trigger guard retains most of its orig blue with some candy striping on trigger bow & frontstrap and a light scratch on front flat of trigger guard; backstrap retains virtually all of its strong orig blue with some minor candy striping and light wear on heel; ejector housing retains 96-97% strong orig blue; cyl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and a light cyl line; grip is sound with a few nicks & scratches showing light to moderate edge wear and retains most of its orig finish with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired; bore & chambers of cyl retain virtually all of their orig factory blue. 4-51568 JR467 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1331

1335
$17,250.00

RARE CASED LONDON COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 20242. SN 20242. Cal. 450 Boxer made in 1876. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script letter address. Left side of frame has two patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard marked “45 CAL / B”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Serial number was observed in the three usual places, on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. Bbl & cyl have tiny English proofs. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with brass disc in lid. Interior is green felt lined with the Colt London Agency with Pall Mall street address paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a steel cleaning rod (which is not present) an L-shaped nipple wrench, a pewter oiler and a cartridge block for 28 cartridges containing 28 cartridges. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, which on p. 333 lists only 729 single actions produced in this caliber. This is a wonderful example in like new condition that was possibly never fired. CONDITION: Revolver is excellent overall, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 98% orig bright glossy blue. Ejector housing retains well over 90% of its orig bright blue with rest flaking to a plum/brown patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig bright factory case colors, with exception of left recoil shield which has about a 1/2″ area that is stained to silver & brown. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 98% of their orig bright blue finish with minor reduction and scuff at trigger bow. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Grip is crisp and sound retaining virtually all of its bright high polished varnish with several small dents in front portion of butt of right grip. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is fine with a few small chips out of lid and longitudinal crack. Casing has usual handling & storage marks and retains most of an old varnished finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with damage from front sight. Label shows wear from cylinder, otherwise is intact and moderately yellowed. Accessories are fine. 4-51554 JS223 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1335

1336
$11,500.00

VERY NICELY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 133167. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with bbl trimmed to 5-3/8″, full front sight and 1-line Hartford/Pall Mall London address. Left side of bbl is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have a large raised carved Mexican eagle on the right side and intertwined script initials that appear to be “EGC” on the left side. Revolver is very nicely engraved by Cuno Helfricht with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on sides of the frame with large fan patterns on the recoil shield and loading gate. Top strap, ejector housing gullet and outer radius are engraved in snake & dot patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length on both sides of the bbl with fine border patterns around the address and side around “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Top of the backstrap is engraved with a very fine fan pattern with geometric patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is typically Helfricht engraved with alternating patterns on lands between flutes with a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. CONDITION: Very good, overall retains about 96-98% restored nickel finish with fine pitting around the forcing cone area. Backstrap & buttstrap show heavy wear; right grip has a chipped toe and left grip has chips on the snake, eagle’s breast and eagle’s right wing, otherwise they are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-51570 JR462 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1336

1333
$0.00

BUTLER INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 119034. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, reattached full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and large “U.S”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of the grip is marked with a “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) inspector’s cartouche under the date “1887”. Right side of the grip bears the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of the frame & cyl also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. In addition to the reattached front sight, both sides of the bbl have peened & dressed tool marks which areas have been artificially aged. This revolver was part of the 11th Contract which was signed Nov. 4, 1886 and completed in Feb. & March 1887. This revolver falls just before the listed serial range for the John G. Butler series as listed in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, which lists the contract as being in the #119047 through #121238 range. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 75-80% glossy orig blue with the restoration as noted above; frame retains about 65-70% orig case colors, brilliant in the front gullets, moderately faded elsewhere and beginning to turn silver; hammer retains about 80% orig case colors; cyl retains most of an old restored finish with strong dark blue in the flutes, faded on the outer diameter to a blue/brown patina; trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas, turning a little plummy on the front & back straps. Grip has a couple of chips in the edges, shows moderate edge wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its strong orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51567 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1333

1334
$8,625.00

SCARCE CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 16623. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address with serifs. Left side of the frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip which has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of the grip has partially legible “APC” (A.P. Casey) inspector cartouche. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s-eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Bottom right edge of the grip, bottom of the bbl, trigger guard, back strap & cyl are marked with a small “C” (also for A.P. Casey). The “C”s on bottom of bbl & cyl are of a different size font which, according to A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore, this disparity in letter size is correct in that it is believed Mr. Casey simply used two different sized stamps. Butt strap is hand-scratched with the initials “JHN”. This revolver was produced in 1875 at the height of the Indian Wars and almost certainly would have been issued to a front line cavalry unit and would have seen service on the American frontier. That it escaped the recalls of the 1890s and early 1900s attests to the theory that it was either lost in battle, stolen or assigned to a militia unit. It is known that there are several revolvers in this series which were assigned to the 7th Cavalry as replacement revolvers after the Battle of the Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 75% strong orig blue with holster wear on the left side and thinning over the top; frame retains bright case colors in the front gullets and left side, more faded on the right side and top strap; recoil shields also retain bright case colors, turned silver on the loading gate; hammer retains strong, bright case colors, turned silver on top edge; trigger guard & back strap retain blue in sheltered areas, strong on the trigger plate, faded to a blue/gray patina on the front & back straps and butt strap; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes, flaked to a medium patina on the outer diameter; chambers of the cyl and bore retain strong orig blue. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 4-51569 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1334

1337
$8,625.00

FINE EARLY CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 72202. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with very nicely figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. SN was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on outer diameter of cylinder. This revolver was produced in 1881 during the period of the great westward expansion where Colt was king on the frontier. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service in every imaginable weather usually with limited or no maintenance and are rarely encountered today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 50-60% glossy factory blue with balance flaked, not worn, to medium/dark patina. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% glossy factory blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Frame retains traces of case colors having been cleaned to a light gray patina. Hammer is the rare 1878 type with short knurled spur with line and is finished bright on sides and retains most of its fire blue on top & back edges. Trigger guard retains most of its brilliant factory blue, slightly faded on front strap. Back strap & butt strap retain dark factory blue, moderately faded & thin on back strap. Cyl retains about 90% strong factory blue, slightly thinned on outer diameter. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its brilliant factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few tiny scattered spots of pitting. 4-51550 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1337

1338
$8,625.00

FINE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 129317. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Revolver is engraved in Cuno Helfrecht style but after-market and probably not period. Frame has nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and Mr. Helfrecht’s style of fan pattern on recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of bbl and on each side of muzzle with geometric patterns around the address. Top of backstrap is engraved also in Mr. Helfrecht’s fan pattern with snake & dot and geometric patterns down the backstrap, geometric patterns on buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in alternating foliate arabesque & geometric patterns on the lands between the flutes with smaller patterns back of the flutes and a feather border around the rear edge. Ejector housing is engraved with a snake & dot pattern in the gullet and geometric patterns on the outer radius. This is a beautiful, well-executed engraved Colt but not by Mr. Helfrecht or from his shop. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains just about all of its custom nickel finish with minor pimpling in a couple of spots on the frame, front & backstraps; cyl also has fine pimpling with the front face being polished metal; screws retain faded blue and the hammer strong case colors. Grips are outstanding with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with dark fine pitting. 4-51571 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1338

1338a
$0.00

*VERY RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN A RARE CALIBER.

SN 188511. Cal. 32 S&W. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips which are inscribed on inside “George Hartsell Feb 1, 1933” in left side and the initials “GSH” and “George Hartsell 8/19/27″ in right side. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 32 of these rare revolvers produced in this caliber of the approx. 357,859 Single Actions made from 1873 thru WWII, making this one of the most rare of all the Colts. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 32 with 7-1/2” bbl, finish “soft”, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY, on Aug. 17, 1899 in a shipment of six same type revolvers. Under Note: “the word soft which appears with the finish, indicates the frame and gate were not case hardened when this arm was shipped. These parts were left in a soft condition for engraving outside of our factory.” This revolver is, obviously, not engraved but appears to have been nickel finished, probably by Hartley & Graham. It retains traces of nickel finish on sides of trigger guard & back strap under grip. This is truly an extraordinarily rare single action and the first one in this caliber ever examined by this cataloger. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of nickel finish remain on sides of grip frame, otherwise the entire revolver is a cleaned metal finish showing moderate to heavy wear. Given that the frame was never hardened it is surprising that it retains as much orig shape as it does. Grips are sound showing heavy wear. Hammer is without safety or half cock notches and timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting near muzzle and some roughness & light pitting at forcing cone end. 8-87700 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1338a

1339
$0.00

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 220717. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have a raised carved ox head on right side. Apparently the right side blind escutcheon was either damaged or stripped and someone installed an escutcheon through the ox head. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably by Cuno Helfricht in about “D” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, a shell pattern on the left recoil shield and rope patterns on top strap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, nearly to the muzzle with geometric patterns on top. Backstrap is engraved with a shell pattern at the top with various other patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved to match on lands between flutes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved and shipped to E.K. Tryon, Jr. and Co. Philadelphia PA on Jan. 28, 1902 in a 3-gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 75-80% restored nickel showing wear on left side of bbl, ejector housing, top strap and right side of frame; nickel is mostly turned milky and the loss areas a dark patina. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50370 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1339

1339a
$4,887.50

ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHARP FLUTED FRAME.

SN 80082. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with reduced 4″ bbl without provision for an ejector rod housing, full front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the initials “A.H.H.” in pencil in backstrap channel which obliterated the SN. Hammer and one backstrap screw are replacements and a few others are battered. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 with nickel finish and bbl length & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on June 29, 1882 in a 50 gun shipment. We do not guarantee this gun to be an authentic SHERIFF’S MODEL but would make a fine display example. CONDITION: Good to very good. Only traces of orig finish remains in most sheltered areas, being an overall dark brown patina with scattered spots of pitting. Grip has a chipped right toe and shows moderate to heavy wear on edges with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 80% varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 8-87688 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 1339a

1340
$0.00

ANTIQUE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 129197. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips that have a very nicely incise carved horse head on right side. Revolver is engraved in New York style with about “D” coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, sunbursts on the recoil shield & loading gate and leaf & vine patterns on top strap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length on each side of the bbl with geometric patterns on top. Ejector housing is engraved with snake & dot patterns in top gullet and outer radius. Top of backstrap is engraved in a fan pattern with diamond & dot center. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on lands between flutes and snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips, factory engraved and shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY,NY on Apr. 3, 1889 in a 2-gun shipment. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 95-96% strong restored finish showing holster wear on left side of muzzle and tip of ejector housing. Left grip has a chipped toe and another at the top with a chipped heel at the right side and both grips show great fire and iridescent colors; hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50368 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1340

1341
$9,200.00

*RARE PREWAR 7-1/2″ COLT SAA IN NEAR NEW CONDITION.

SN 350145. Cal. 38. This gun has unsupported documentation that it was once the property of Gary Cooper. Regardless, it is a beautiful, near new gun with factory Colt Medallion Mother of Pearl grips. This gun was made in 1927 and is in the normal configuration with 1-line bbl address and “38 COLT” on left side. The left side of the frame is stamped with 2-line patent dates followed by Rampant Colt, matching assembly numbers are found throughout. This gun is cased in an after-market red velvet lined case with various stickers stating “Gary Cooper Collection”. CONDITION: Excellent overall. This gun retains virtually all of its bright, orig nickel with minor tiny scratches from handling. There is a light drag line on cylinder. The grips are also excellent and very well fit. The action is excellent and the bore is shiny bright and like new. 4-51558 JS219 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1341

1342
$25,300.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: A factory letter for this serial number is not available.

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY CARVED STEERHEAD IVORY STOCKS.

SN 357371. Cal. 45. This Colt single action is new in the box with factory ivory stocks and a normal configuration for other single action armies being finished blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with factory rampant Colt “carved steerhead” ivory grips matching this revolver. This revolver will letter with 4-3/4″ bbl, in 45 caliber with blue finish and ivory stocks. Orig blue, veneered Colt box, has penciled SN written on bottom and Colt’s label on one end describes this gun as stated above. Box still retains orig wrapping papers, bore brush, and small 4-pg. pamphlet from Colt. CONDITION: Crisp, new & unfired, all matching externally as gun was not disassembled but no doubt grips are original to this gun as stated on box. 4-51552 JS153 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1342

1343
$0.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 343630. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has the 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are probably not orig to this revolver. Right side of front & backstraps, under the grip, has the matching SN and rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 95-96% restored nickel finish with some light flaking and scattered spots of loss; front & backstraps are turned a little milky. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a bruise or two on each side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, would make an outstanding shooter. 4-51564 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1343

1345
$37,375.00

*FINE PRE-WWII ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 349732. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Colt medallion ivory grips with a raised carved eagle & American shield on the right side. SN was observed on the frame and right sides of the front & back straps, under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about C+ coverage consisting of about 65% coverage flowing foliate & floral arabesque patterns that have fine stippled background. Recoil shield, loading gate, top of back strap and butt strap have Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” shaped patterns incorporated into the engraving. Matching patterns extend over the top strap, sides of the bbl and outer radius of ejector housing. Additional matching patterns are on the heel, butt strap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in matching patterns on the lands between the flutes. Outer radius of ejector head is engraved with a hunter star. Altogether a fine example of Mr. Glahn’s engraving, probably from the factory. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear; ejector housing retains about 92-94% strong orig blue; frame retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, bright on the sides & rear edge, faded on top edge; cyl retains about 95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning on the front face; trigger guard retains most of its strong orig blue with thin front strap; back strap retains strong blue at the top being a gray patina down the back strap. Grips have several age lines with the left grip a golden ivory patina and the right grip a white ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use. 4-50228 JR166 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1345

1346
$16,100.00

*RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 310477. Cal. 32 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight and 1-line block letter address with “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 COLT” roll marked on the left side. Frame is flat top style with fixed target rear sight. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last four digits of matching SN inside each grip. Accompanied by a custom modified leather instrument case marked “KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. / NY”. Case has nickeled steel swinging latches and a leather strap handle with nickeled brass brackets. Interior is very professionally green felt lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and two empty compartments along with a cartridge block with holes for twenty-two 32 caliber cartridges. Inside the lid is varnished wood with a stamped name “J.H. WARD”. Bottom of the case is leather covered with the hand written name “JAMES HENRY WARD”. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be unfired. Overall retains 96-98% glossy orig blue with light muzzle end wear, light wear at the end of the ejector housing, very minor sharp edge wear on the frame & trigger guard, some thinning on the front & back straps; hammer retains dark case colors; cyl retains about 98% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear, a thin cyl line and a couple of small thin spots of blue. Right side of muzzle and one of the flutes of the cyl have a spot of rust. Grips are sound showing little or no wear with no visible flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; probably unfired. Case shows wear on the corners, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and soil; interior is very fine. 4-50275 JR109 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1346

1347
$11,500.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 346248. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of the frame and right sides of the front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Mounted with checkered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Inside right grip has name “JURGENS” and inside left grip has the initials “CKW / 1923”. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. It also has a blue & white top over-label marked “HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & CO. / STATE STREET BRIDGE / CHICAGO”. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL on Oct. 9, 1923 in a 3-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a sales receipt from old time dealer, Pete Harvey, dated 11-11-1985, to Bob Haskel (sic) for this revolver and two others. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 98-99% crisp orig factory blue with only faint muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame & hammer retain all of their lightly to moderately faded case colors, bright in sheltered areas. Grips are sound showing very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has one taped corner on the lid, otherwise is completely sound showing light edge wear. 4-50237 JR208 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1347

1348
$15,525.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 350829. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right sides of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Box contains two Special Instructions pamphlets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory finish with no visible flaws; it retains crisp blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics; brilliant shiny bore; new, unfired & unturned. Box has three broken corners in the lid, otherwise is sound with light edge wear. 4-50230 JR210 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1348

1349
$9,200.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 355465. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight with 1-line block letter address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right sides of front & back straps. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Front face of cyl has a small 5-pointed star. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory finish with bright blues and mostly brilliant case colors. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a break in the bottom rear edge from the hammer and a small compression crack in the lid with one broken lid corner, otherwise is very fine. 4-50235 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1349

1350
$8,625.00

*SCARCE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 356019. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced height thick front sight with 1-line block letter address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right sides of front & back straps. Rear face of cyl is without SN. Front face of cyl has a small 5-pointed star. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Also accompanied by a small billhead from old time gun dealer, Pete Harvey, dated 11-23-87 where he states “Called Marty Huber at Colt factory Colt #356019 came into Shipping Room July 16th, 1937 as a 357 Mag. No other info. available.” PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except cyl as noted. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish showing no wear; there is however some slight fading on the top strap, possibly from having had a light coating of rust cleaned; hammer spur shows light rust staining on the sides with one spot of heavy rust. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Box is also crisp. 4-50232 JR211 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1350

1351
$9,775.00

*PRE-WWII COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH ORIG BOX.

SN 356135. Cal. 44-40. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered thick front sight and 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40″ on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right sides of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of matching SN. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by its orig matching numbered hinged lid dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Also accompanied by a Special Instructions pamphlet. Additionally accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 4-3/4” bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Walter C. Holcomb, Rocky Hill, CT on April 13, 1940 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching; has been fired but very little. Overall retains 99% orig finish with strong bright blues and case colors; case colors are brilliant on the front sides of the frame, lightly faded elsewhere. Grips are crisp showing faint diamond point wear, crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a couple of compression breaks in the lid and one loose corner, otherwise is sound with light wear; label is fine. 4-50224 JR207 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1351

1352
$9,775.00

*VERY LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 357083. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on the frame & sides of the front & back straps under the grip. Cyl is not numbered. Accompanied by its matching numbered, hinged lid, dark maroon cardboard box with black & white end label. Box also contains orig target, a Shooting Suggestions pamphlet and wire handle cleaning brush. The SN of this revolver is within the last 1,000 revolvers produced prior to WWII. Most publications show that there were 357,859 Single Action Army revolvers assigned SNs prior to WWII. It is known that there were about 300 Single Action revolvers assembled after WWII using pre-war manufactured parts. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pristine new & unfired, retaining all of its brilliant orig factory finish with crisp bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a small compression fracture in the bottom and shows edge wear on one end of the bottom, otherwise is very fine. 4-50234 JR213 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1352

1353
$12,650.00

*VERY LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 357652. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of the frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has the last two digits of matching SN. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Box also contains its orig target & a wire handle cleaning brush. Also accompanied by a “Colt Interoffice Correspondence” dated Sept. 21, 1964 over the signature of D.E. Shorb. This correspondence details the sale of five Colt revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Herb Glass, along with a consecutive serial numbered Single Action Army, also in 38 Special, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a Colt company invoice dated 10-8-64 transferring those five revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Glass. Most publications show that there were 357,859 Single Action Army revolvers assigned SNs prior to WWII. This one, being one of the very last, is probably one of the about 300 revolvers assembled after WWII using pre-war parts. The date of the invoice lends credence to this thought. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, pristine, new & unfired. Retains all of its brilliant orig finish. Appears to be new & unfired and unturned. Box is equally crisp & new with only a couple of scuffed corners. 4-50231 JR214 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1353

1354
$12,075.00

*VERY LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 357653. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of the frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has the last two digits of matching SN. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Box also contains its orig target & a wire handle cleaning brush. Also accompanied by a “Colt Interoffice Correspondence” dated Sept. 21, 1964 over the signature of D.E. Shorb. This correspondence details the sale of five Colt revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Herb Glass, along with a consecutive serial numbered Single Action Army, also in 38 Special, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a Colt company invoice dated 10-8-64 transferring those five revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Glass. Most publications show that there were 357,859 Single Action Army revolvers assigned SNs prior to WWII. This one, being one of the very last, is probably one of the about 300 revolvers assembled after WWII using pre-war parts. The date of the invoice lends credence to this thought. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, pristine, new & unfired. Retains all of its brilliant orig finish. Appears to be new & unfired and unturned. Box is equally crisp & new with only a couple of scuffed corners. 4-50229 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1354

1355
$9,775.00

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 356725. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight with 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of frame & right sides of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of SN “255”. Accompanied by its orig, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Inside the lid is the notation “A Pair of Colts, Art”. That might explain the mismatched cylinder. If there originally was a pair, the cylinders could easily have become switched. This is one of the last pre-war Single Actions produced, certainly within the last 1,000. SN 357859 is believed to be the final SN assigned to a pre-war Single Action revolver and about 300 of the last 1,000 were assembled after the war using these pre-war parts. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Revolver retains about 99% crisp orig factory finish with brilliant blues and unusually dark case colors that are not faded. Grips are crisp, turning a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Box has one taped corner, otherwise is sound showing a little edge wear and a repair on one end of the top. 4-50236 JR209 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1355

1356
$8,625.00

*LATE PRE-WWII COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 355944. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced thick front sight and 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of the frame and right sides of front & back straps. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 99% orig factory finish with crisp bright blues and mostly brilliant case colors, lightly faded on top strap & loading gate. Grips show faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired but if so, very little. 4-50227 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1356

1357
$8,050.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 352013. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on frame & right sides of the front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired and retains virtually all of its crisp, orig factory nickel with only a faint cyl line and a few minor surface mars. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics; brilliant shiny bore, appears new. 4-50225 JR168 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1357

1358
$8,625.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 347975. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on the frame & right sides of the front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired; overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with bright blues on the bbl, cyl & grip frame and brilliant case colors on frame & hammer. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics; brilliant shiny bore, unfired. 4-50233 JR169 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1358

1359
$4,312.50

*BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 284227. Cal. 38 special. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ replacement bbl that has full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and “(BISLEY MODEL) / COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt. It is mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Left front web of the trigger guard is marked with the “VP” proof and a tiny “&”. The ampersand indicates that this revolver was reworked at the factory. Left side of front & backstraps, under the grip are marked with the assembly number 972, a further indication of factory rework. It is apparent that when this revolver was returned to Colt, in addition to refinishing the frame and grip frame, it had a 1930s style Single Action bbl & cyl installed. This would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, cyl and ejector housing retain all of their orig factory blue. Frame & hammer retain about all of their factory restored case colors. Front & backstraps and trigger guard retain about all of their factory restored blue. Grips are sound showing very little diamond point wear, having shrunk slightly. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore probably unfired. 4-50226 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1359

1360
$6,900.00

RARE JOHNSON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 17579. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with bbl slightly reduced to 7-3/8″, full front sight and 1-line script letter address with seraphs. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that is probably a period of use replacement. Various parts, including bbl, cyl, trigger guard & backstrap have tiny “J” sub-inspector initials. According to various publications the actual name of this sub-inspector is not in the records, but is believed to be the initial of “W.W. Johnson”. Mr. Johnson was the assistant foreman in the milling shop working with A.P. Casey in 1875 and since sub-inspectors were selected from the filing shop or milling shop at the National Armory it is generally accepted that Mr. Johnson is the sub-inspector on this short RUN of revolvers. Ejector housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Given the time of production of Dec. 1874-Mar. 1875 there is little doubt that this revolver would have been issued to a front line Cavalry Unit fighting Indians on the American Frontier. The fact that the grip is changed with an orig period Colt grip that is uninspected lends further credence to this theory. The fact that this bbl is about 1/8″ short, also lends a little mystery to this revolver. It was the habit of hostile Indians who captured one of these Colts to file the muzzle flat, such as found here, called “lemita” which is Sioux for “my possession”. There is also the possibility that it was issued to an Indian scout. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip, as noted. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, primarily around the ejector housing; metal is an overall lightly cleaned gray patina; screws are all fine; grip is sound, showing moderate to heavy wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-51573 JR463 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1360

1361
$15,525.00

*PAIR OF ELABORATE CASED GOLD WASHED COLE AGEE STYLE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 214590 & 230941. Cole Agee was a famous Texas engraver from the 1930s until his death in 1955. He was famous for simulating famous Texas cattle brands into his patterns and this pair are classics. Guns are SN 214590 and 230941 made originally in 1901 and 1902. Guns currently have 6 1/2″ barrels which is customary for the guns. Guns are mounted with gold and silver Mexican style 2-pc grips. Both guns have fairly full coverage with foliate swirls, stipple background, longhorn heads and various brands including his repeated signature brand “2 lazy 2 P” on every other panel between flutes on each cyl. This lot is accompanied by a book on Cole Agee engraving, published in 2004 by Jink Howard. CONDITION: Gold wash is almost totally intact with few minor areas of wear. The guns were worn before they were refinished so there are scattered areas of pitting beneath the plate and engraving. Stocks are fairly well fit but there are gaps between frame and topstrap. Grips each have 15 or 16 gold braised inlays of various content including connected flowers, horseshoe and horse head and Indian heads. Casing seems contemporary with guns with blue felt lining. 4-50318 JS196 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1361

1362
$0.00

*SPECTACULAR BEN LANE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER MADE TO LOOK LIKE AN ORIGINAL OWNED BY SHERIFF JEFFERSON FARR.

SN 2563AM. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, relocated front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patnet dates and Rampant Colt. Left side of front & back straps, under the grip, has matching serial number. Right side of front & back straps have the assembly number “264”. Front face of cyl around the bushing hole has last three digits of matching serial number. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing, is marked “B.G.L.-11/01”, the initials of master engraver, Ben G. Lane and what is apparently the date he engraved this revolver. Mounted with an unusual, modern, 1-pc pearl grip made to resemble an orig Colt 1-pc grip, consisting of 2 slabs of pearl attached to a wood spacer block. This grip additionally has a screw in the left side simply threaded into the wood block and has a slightly raised carved Mexican eagle on the right side. Revolver is wonderfully engraved by Mr. Lane to duplicate a Single Action Revolver. Formerly owned by Sheriff Jefferson Farr of Walsonburg, CO, serial number 256058, which appeared on the cover of the fall 1995 issue of The Texas Gun Collector, the publication of the Texas Gun Collectors Association. Pages 16-17 had a short article from the editor about this revolver with three additional photographs. A note with this revolver indicates that Mr. Lane was commissioned to create this copy from a revolver with 7-1/2″ bbl. Mr. Lane reduced the bbl to its current length, relocated the front sight and engraved it. The grip was created by Raj Singh and it was finished by Doug Turnbull Restorations. This revolver is engraved in Cuno Helfricht style with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, shell patterns on the recoil shield and loading gate with foliate arabesque patterns extending up each side of the bbl and at the muzzle. It also has geometric patterns on top of the bbl. Both sides of the frame are inlaid with flush gold arabesque patterns and there is a narrow gold band around each end of the bbl. Backstrap is engraved to match with an elaborate fan pattern at the top that also has flush gold wire worked into the pattern. Cyl is engraved to match with gold wire decoration around the rear edge. Trigger plate is engraved “BL” intertwined, the initials of the engraver. Accompanied by a copy of the referenced magazine and a target shot by this revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Has been fired, as noted. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp factory style finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors; grip is sound showing great fire. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50378 JR464 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1362

1365
$3,680.00

*UNUSUAL PAIR OF SPECIAL ORDER 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS BY BEN SHOSTLE.

SN 004-FBF & FBF-004. Cal. 44-40 & 45 Colt. Both revolvers are virtually identical in configuration and engraving with one having all blue finish and the other blue & color case hardened. Both have 7-1/2″; bbls, fixed front sights, 1-line addresses and model & caliber markings on left sides. Left sides of frames are marked differently and they are mounted with different styles of wood grips. Engraving consists of 35-40% coverage, well executed foliate scroll patterns with stippled background and Cuno Helfricht style sunbursts on left recoil shields. Top straps have fine border patterns. Engraving extends about 3″; up the bbls with a sgl gold band at the frame ends and wide & narrow gold bands at the muzzle ends. They have a deep relief panel on the left sides near the muzzles with raised inlaid gold plaque inscribed “THE FIRST BANKERS” with what is apparently the bank’s logo. An identical raised gold logo is at the top of each back strap and the back straps are engraved in script “First Bankers Corporation of Florida”. The butt straps are inlaid with three gold, 5-pointed stars. Cyls are identically engraved with a continuous flowing foliate scrolls that run from flute to flute with small one-directional star bursts by each stop notch. Rear edge of cyls have wide & narrow gold bands. The work is signed by the late Master Engraver Ben Shostle at the base of the left recoil shield on SN 004-FBF. They each are accompanied by their orig custom shop, burgundy velvet lined, oak casings. The lids of the wood cases are impressed in black letters with the bank’s logo and “THE FIRST BANKERS” in the centers, the “COLT” logo in right front corners and the caliber marking in left front corners. Interior is recessed for the revolver and a brass plaque with similar information and a gold plated cartridge along with the orig keys. 1) SN FBF-004 is all blue with conventional transverse pin and varnished oak grips with gold Colt medallions, numbered to this revolver. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Last three digits of SN are hand engraved on rear face of cylinder. 2) SN 004-FBF is blue & color case hardened with black powder style frame having 3-line patent dates. Mounted with 2-pc oil finished walnut grips with gold Colt medallions which are numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Both revolvers appear to be new & unfired and unturned retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish. Cases are equally new. 4-50975 JS194 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1365

1368
$1,955.00

*SCARCE COLT OFFICER’S MODEL FLAT TOP TARGET DA REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 560133. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, partridge adjustable front sight and flat top frame with windage adjustable rear sight. Sideplate has the Rampant Colt logo. Mounted with silver medallion, full checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label on the bottom edge and “TARGET” label on the top edge and “PARTRIDGE SIGHTS” over-label. Inside the box has the Colt labels in the lid & bottom along with a wire handle cleaning brush. Also accompanying is an orig sales slip to Bryant’s Sports Center of Martinsville, VA dated 3-10-84, for this revolver at a cost of $500.00 plus $3.00 UPS. Also accompanying is a shipping label to Bryant’s Sports Center marked “ATTN R. HASKELL”. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, has been fired but very little. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig blue with only the hint of a cyl line. Left grip shows minor water stains with a small amount of pitting on the back strap under the grip, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear and may not be orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows heavy damage around the edges of the lid, missing the front edge; bottom has a couple of taped corners with a break in one end; interior is yellowed with light damage to the label in the lid. 4-50263 JR190 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1368

1369
$6,612.50

*RARE COLT CAMP PERRY SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 638. Cal. 22 Long Rifle. Blue finish with 10″ bbl mounted in a dbl action style frame with breech block that has long flutes resembling a revolver. Bbl has adjustable front sight with bead and adjustable rear sight on the flat top frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of the breech block is marked “CAMP PERRY MODEL” and it has Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Trigger & back strap are checkered. Mounted with 2-pc, checkered silver medallion walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with dark blue & white end label on the bottom and two small labels on the top, one marked “BEAD” and the other one “SIGHT”. Bottom of the box has the pistol’s matching SN and “BEAD”. In the box is a Special Instructions pamphlet and a Proper Ammunition pamphlet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus; appears to be pristine new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp, orig factory blue with sharp crisp grips. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Box has front edge & corner damage with some creases in the lid and a broken corner in the bottom; labels are fine. 4-50262 JR192 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1369

1370
$3,162.50

*SCARCE COLT SHOOTING MASTER DA TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 338575. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights with 2-line bbl address and is marked on left side “COLT SHOOTING MASTER .38”. Frame is flat top style and it has the Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with silver medallion, checkered walnut grips. Trigger, front & back straps are checkered. The Shooting Master revolvers were built on the New Service frame with a more streamlined bbl and the new style adjustable sights with a hand honed action. These revolvers usually saw hard service on target ranges as well as with law enforcement. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Grips are crisp & new, as are the mechanics; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50241 JR204 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1370

1371
$5,175.00

*SCARCE COLT SHOOTING MASTER DA TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 341833. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights. Front sight is a King mirrored gold bead on a ramp. It has 2-line bbl address and is marked on left side “COLT SHOOTING MASTER .357”. Frame is flat top style and it has the Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Trigger, front & back straps are checkered. The Shooting Master revolvers were built on the New Service frame with a more streamlined bbl and the new style adjustable sights with a hand honed action. These revolvers usually saw hard service on target ranges as well as with law enforcement. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory finish with only a faint cyl line. Mechanics & grip are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50253 JR205 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1371

1372
$8,912.50

*SCARCE COLT NEW SERVICE DA TARGET REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 324388. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ tapered rnd bbl, Partridge target front sight and adjustable rear sight on flat top frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Sideplate has the Rampant Colt log. Trigger and front & back straps are checkered. Mounted with scarce fleur-de-lis & diamond checkered, left & right hand, deep Rampant Colt silver medallion grips. Accompanied by what is probably its orig hinged lid dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label on the bottom and “TARGET” label on the top with “PARTRIDGE SIGHTS” black & blue over-label. Also accompanied by a copy of a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, Partridge sights, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co., New York, NY on April 23, 1929 in a 1-gun shipment. Remarks section states “As noted above, records indicate Partridge type sights which would indicate this gun left the factory as a target model.” PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig factory blue. Grips are equally crisp. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Box has two broken corners in the lid with a minor amount of edge damage, otherwise is sound; labels are fine. 4-50260 JR191 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1372

1373
$4,312.50

*RARE COLT BANKERS’ SPECIAL DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 377077. Cal. 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl & fixed sights. Right side of bbl has 2-line address & patent dates and left side is marked “38 BANKERS / SPECIAL”. Trigger is checkered and it has Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with blue & white end label marked “COLT’S POLICE-POSITIVE REVOLVER .38” on the bottom edge and a black & white label on top edge “BANKERS’ SPECIAL”, and it has matching SN on the bottom. Inside the box is its orig wire handle cleaning brush in the orig paper sleeve, a Shooting Suggestion” pamphlet and the orig bill of sale from the H&D Folsom Arms Co., New York, NY to the Steiner Coal-Feed & Lumber Yard, Center Moriches, L.I., N.Y. dated 5-20-40. Cost was $24.20 plus $2.10 for one hundred 38 S&W cartridges. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics & bore are crisp. Box has one broken corner on the lid and a small break in the back with edge wear, otherwise is fine; labels are crisp. 4-50252 JR198 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1373

1374
$6,612.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH RARE BARREL.

SN 332475. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with very rare 2″ bbl and fixed sights. Bbl is undoubtedly special ordered and is without markings. Ejector rod head has also been removed at the factory to accommodate the short bbl. Sideplate has the Rampant Colt logo and it has a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop in the butt strap. Mounted with 2-pc, silver medallion, full checkered walnut grips. While the 2″ bbl was a cataloged item, apparently there were few produced and are seldom encountered today. A number of the 2″ equipped revolvers were altered into “Fitz Specials”. Orig specimens are rarely found with high orig finish as they were intended for concealment and were carried next to the body which tended to erode the finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus; may have been fired, but if so very little. Overall retains 99%+ crisp, orig factory blue with only the faint hint of a cyl line. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50254 JR200 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1374

1375
$4,312.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 320284. Cal. 45 Colt. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on the left side. Cyl latch is early hook style and it has Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips that have “COLT” embossed at the top and are matching numbered to this revolver. Butt strap has a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with dark blue & white end label and matching number on the bottom. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows corner & edge wear with one end of lid missing and another corner taped; label is fine. 4-50245 JR194 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1375

1376
$5,462.50

*SCARCE COLT NEW SERVICE DUAL CALIBER DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 332648. Cal. 44 Russian & Spcl. All blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Caliber is shown as “RUSSIAN AND / S&W SPECIAL 44”. It has checkered trigger with Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate and a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop in the butt strap. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig hinged, lid dark burgundy cardboard box with blue & white end label listing “WOOD BLUE” on the bottom end and a black & white label “S.&W. CARTRIDGE.” on the top. Box contains the orig target and a police form from Cincinnati, OH dated Nov. 6, 1953. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, may have been fired but if so, very little. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows taped corners with edge & corner wear, missing a small piece out of the bottom; labels are fine. 4-50250 JR195 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1376

1377
$4,312.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 336948. Cal. 44-40. All blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights, 2-line address with model & caliber marking on the left side. Cyl latch is the earlier hook style and it has the Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with oval “COLT” embossed at the top. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc, burgundy cardboard box with dark blue & white end label with correct information about this revolver. Bottom of the box has matching SN. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has two broken corners in the lid and is missing about 15% of its burgundy paper cover; label is missing about 40%. 4-50249 JR193 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1377

1378
$4,312.50

*SCARCE COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 332611. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on the left side. It has checkered trigger and Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate along with a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop in the butt strap. Mounted with 2-pc, checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with blue & white end label & matching SN on the bottom. Inside the box is a Special Instructions pamphlet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, pristine new, unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig blue. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound with a small repair in the lid and a couple of repairs in the back, otherwise only very minor nicks & scratches. 4-50247 JR197 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1378

1379
$2,587.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 338038. Cal. 38 Spcl. All blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. It has checkered trigger & Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with blue & white end label showing “WOOD BLUE”. Bottom of box has been renumbered. The orig number appears to have been “357738”. Box contains the orig target and a special instructions pamphlet along with a wire handle cleaning brush. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue. Left grip has a small chip on the edge with a couple of mashed diamonds, otherwise grips are crisp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a couple of taped corners with light edge damage and a small break in the lid; label is fine. 4-50251 JR196 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1379

1380
$3,737.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 332829. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, 2-line address with model & caliber marking on the left side. It has fixed sights and Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate along with a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop in the butt strap. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig blue. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50256 JR202 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1380

1381
$3,450.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

The date of manufacture is 1911, not 1900 as stated in the catalog.

*SCARCE EARLY COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 51966. Cal. 44 Russian. High gloss blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & “44 RUSSIAN CTG.” caliber marking on the left side. Cyl latch is early hook style with Rampant Colt and “Colt eye” logo on sideplate. Butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. This revolver was produced in 1900 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of horse and these big bore dbl action revolvers were becoming extremely popular with citizens from all walks of life. They generally saw hard use and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue and the frame 93-95% glossy orig blue; cyl retains 95-96% orig blue and the checkered trigger most of its orig fire blue; front strap & butt strap retain about 95% strong orig blue while the back strap is a gray patina. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a hand worn patina on the right side and retains about 50% varnish on the left side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; has been fired but very little. 4-50244 JR203 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1381

1382
$2,875.00

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER WITH BRITISH PROOFS.

SN 70777. Cal 455 Eley. Glossy blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of bbl, frame and cylinder have British proofs. Top strap is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO / LONDON. W.”. Side plate has the Rampant Colt logo and butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” in an oval at the top. Lanyard loop has a British olive colored, braided cloth lanyard. These revolvers generally saw hard service with the British military and are rarely found with high original finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 96-97% glossy original blue with only light sharp edge wear and some small spots of very minor flaking on cylinder. Grip frame is strong and bright with light wear on the toe. Left grip has a small chip otherwise grips are crisp, showing light diamond point wear, turned a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired, but if so very little. 4-50248 JR220 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1382

1383
$1,150.00

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 352230. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights, 2-line address and model & caliber on the left side. Side plate has Rampant Colt logo and cyl latch is early hook style. It has a lanyard stud & loop in butt strap. Mounted with checkered hard rubber grips that have “COLT” in an oval at the top. Grips have the number “1402” inside each grip. These revolvers usually saw very hard service by members of law enforcement and the general public. Hammer has had the top edge dressed and the spur re-checkered. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall retains what appears to be a fine factory restored finish with strong factory style blue. Grips are crisp as are the mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-50276 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1383

1384
$4,600.00

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 333171. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights with 2-line address and model & cal. marking on left side. Trigger, front & back straps are checkered. Side plate has Rampant Colt logo. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with a raised, carved ox head on the right side. Buttstrap has a color case hardened stud and loop. These revolvers usually saw hard service with law enforcement and the general public. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains about 99% crisp original factory blue with only faint muzzle & sharp edge ware. Cyl has a faint drag line. Grips are extremely fine, showing great fire and color. 4-50239 JR218 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1384

1385
$2,655.00

*FINE EARLY COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 113100. Cal. 44-40. High polish commercial blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side and fixed sights. Cyl latch is early hook style and it has Rampant Colt logo on the sideplate. Mounted with “COLT” logo checkered hard rubber grips, matching numbered to this revolver. It has a lanyard stud & ring in the butt strap. This revolver was produced in 1904, probably as a companion piece for a Winchester Model 1892 rifle or carbine. These revolvers were favored by lawmen as well as those on the other side of the law and ordinary citizens for daily use. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with faint muzzle end wear and a few tiny handling marks with one small chemical spot on the bbl; frame shows very faint sharp edge wear with very light sharp edge wear on the cyl and some dulling on the grip frame. Grips & mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50243 JR201 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1385

1386
$2,300.00

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 326463. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights without bbl address and has model & caliber marking on left side. Cyl latch is early hook style with Rampant Colt logo on sideplate. Butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with matching numbered 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips that have large “COLT” in an oval panel at the top. Very likely this revolver was a companion piece to a Model ’92 rifle or carbine, possibly used by someone in law enforcement. These big bore dbl action revolvers were very popular with citizens from all walks of life and usually saw hard service. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 96-97% strong orig blue with slight muzzle end wear and light sharp edge wear; trigger bow has, what is probably light holster wear with a few small nicks on the back strap. Grips are sharp with faint diamond point wear. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50261 JR206 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1386

1387
$3,737.50

*COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 327416. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Sideplate has Rampant Colt logo and buttplate is mounted with a color case hardened lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with matching numbered checkered hard rubber grips that have “COLT” in a large oval at the top. These revolvers usually saw hard service with law enforcement and the general public and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99%+ crisp orig factory blue with only a very very faint cyl line. Grips are crisp as are mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50240 JR217 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1387

1388
$4,600.00

SPANISH COPY OF MERWIN & HULBERT LATE PRODUCTION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 41310. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with V-notch in top strap. Top of bbl has the Merwin & Hulbert address and patent information. Left side of bbl, which is usually marked with the Hopkins & Allen manufacturing information, is marked “—NIT & CHAR MANUFACTURERS OF FIRE ARMS” which is the marking of Basque (Euskaro) firm of Spain. Left side of frame has the usual “CALIBRE / WINCHESTER 1873” marking. Revolver is late style with top strap and conventional fluted cyl and has sliding loading gate in right side of frame. The hammer stud does not protrude on the right side. Grip frame is bird head style with skull cracker butt and is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips matching numbered to this revolver. Left side of front strap, under the grip, is marked with assembly number “4117” which number is found on rear face of bbl lug, cyl & cyl spindle. Merwin & Hulbert were not manufacturers but were inventors, entrepreneurs & firearms importers & distributors. They owned interest in ammunition companies and the Hopkins & Allen Co. along with the Evans Rifle Company. Unfortunately the early revolvers were introduced in a proprietary cartridge which was not readily available in many markets and so the revolvers were not enthusiastically purchased by the buying public. Mr. Merwin died in 1879 and the company went into receivership in 1881. Mr. Merwin had spent three years trying to collect for three shiploads of guns which the Russians never did pay for then a company associate had absconded with all the company funds and the Evans Rifle Co. had gone into bankruptcy which cost Merwin & Hulbert their $100,000 investment. So in spite of the fact that the Merwin & Hulbert revolver was a solid, reliable and easy to operate revolver, they simply faded into history after 1881. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory nickel. Grips are also extremely fine showing great fire and light iridescent colors. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-50610 JR347 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1388

1389
$0.00

SPECTACULAR CASED BRACE OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVERS.

SN 15240 & 48577. Cal. 32 RF. Revolvers are identical with blue finish, 6” keyhole bbls, half moon German silver front sights and 2-pc rosewood grips. They have color case hardened hammers, triggers & ejector pins with unfluted 6-shot cylinders having patent dates roll marking. Serial #15240 certainly falls within the framework of the Civil War while #48577 was made substantially after the war. Accompanied by a spectacular, orig, Smith & Wesson rosewood casing with blank brass nameplate in lid. Lined with rose colored velvet and compartmented in bottom for both pistols in the center with bbl rests and a large open center compartment. Left end has a rare 2-pc box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 32 RF Short cartridges with bright orange label. Corner compartments contain twenty loose 32 RF Long cartridges and a functioning key. This is an extremely rare casing with two outstanding revolvers. CONDITION: No. 15240 – Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 96-97% strong, glossy, orig blue with only minor muzzle edge wear, a few small scrapes on bbl lug on left side in front of cyl and some moderate thinning on back strap. Grips are extremely fine with light wear retaining most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. No. 48577 is also extremely fine and all matching. Overall retains 96-98% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a few small spots of rust on bottom three flats at muzzle. There are a couple of small scratches on left side of bbl. Grip frame is very strong. Hammer & ejector pin retain strong case colors with trigger turned gray. Grips are extremely fine with minor wear, retaining about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has some minor raised grain in lid & a couple of grain checks in bottom, otherwise is extremely fine and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Interior is moderately faded in bottom, strong & bright in lid showing light to moderate wear from revolvers with some chemical staining in right rear corner. Cartridge box has a detached end of lid, otherwise is very fine with bright clear label showing edge wear. Ammunition is slightly oxidized. A truly wonderful set. 4-50321 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1389

1389a
$1,711.00

EXTREMELY NICE CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON #1 REVOLVER.

SN 14444. This is a nice early model #1 second issue Smith & Wesson revolver that was quite popular among Civil War soldiers. This gun retains most of its orig finish and is possibly unfired. This is an early standard model marked on top of bbl flat “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS/PAT’D APR 3 1855 & JULY 5 1859”. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl & Cyl retain about 90% of their orig bright blue finish with balance plum; frame retains about half of its orig finish with balance gray/plum; well fitted rosewood grips retain about 95% of their bright orig varnish with edge wear; mechanically gun functions well with a bright shiny bore. 4-50723 JS242 (800-1,200) – Lot 1389a

1390
$34,500.00

VERY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE.

SN 537. Cal. 320 S&W. Blue finish with 20″ keyhole shape bbl, clip-on stamped metal front sight and orig 2-position rear sight. Mounted with diamond checkered red & black marbled gutta percha grips that have the S&W logo at the top on each side and a matching long, slim, red & black marbled, schnable tip forearm with S&W logo. Accompanied by an orig, uncheckered walnut shoulder stock with blued steel yoke and checkered black hard rubber buttplate with embossed S&W logo. Also accompanied by an orig adjustable tang sight and the orig tang sight screw hole plug. Additionally accompanied by an orig gold felt lined, burgundy leatherette covered hinged lid case that has brass reinforced corners and a leather carrying handle on the front. Interior is compartmented for the rifle and shoulder stock with another compartment for a box of ammunition. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 977 of these rare rifles built in the period 1879 – 1887 of which 224 had 20″ bbls. These rifles are rarely encountered, often having had their bbls reduced in length. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, matching frame, cyl & bbl; appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few tiny scattered spots of flaking on the frame. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the trigger guard bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grips & forearm are crisp, showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Stock, yoke & buttplate are equally new with one or two tiny nicks on the stock. Case hinge is sound and all brass corners are intact; exterior shows about 15-20% losses of burgundy leatherette covering; the replacement straps & handle are dry and in need of treatment; interior is moderately faded & soiled with a broken divider corner and shows damage from the hammer. A truly rare, superior condition revolving rifle. 4-50647 JR53 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1390

1391
$17,250.00

RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE.

SN 602. Cal. 320 S&W. Rare nickel finish with 18″ key hole shaped bbl, tiny clip-on globe front sight and orig 2-position leaf rear sight. Mounted with marbled red & black, diamond checkered hard rubber grips that have S&W logo at the top. It also has a long slim matching schnable tip forearm with S&W logo. Accompanied by an orig, uncheckered walnut stock that has nickeled yoke and black hard rubber buttplate with S&W embossed logo. Accompanied by an orig brown leatherette covered, hinged lid, tan felt lined case compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, the stock and another compartment for a box or cartridges. Also accompanying is an orig set of Smith & Wesson loading tools in their orig green 2-pc cardboard box that has instructions on the top. Additionally accompanied by an orig blued tang sight which screws into the stock yoke. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsthere were only 977 of these rare revolving rifles produced in the period 1879-1887. Of that total there were 514 made with 18″ bbls. These revolvers are very rarely encountered in completely orig configuration as many of them had their bbls reduced in length and stocks have been misplaced. While this revolving rifle will not letter with nickel finish there is no doubt, on close examination that it is orig nickel from the factory. There is no indication anywhere that it has ever had any other finish. Reloading tools consist of an orig sgl cavity bullet mold/capping tool with sprue cutter, a decapping block & pin, and a bullet seater along with a small brass powder measure. The box also contains 1 orig round of ammunition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, frame cylinder and bbl are matching. Overall retains about 97-98% strong orig nickel with only a few, tiny, scattered spots of flaking; hammer retains bright case colors and the trigger guard faded case colors in sheltered areas; grips and forearm are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Stock has a few small nicks and light scratches and overall retains most of its orig oil finish. Yoke retains about all of its orig nickel with some light rust spots on the edges of lower tang. Buttplate is sound, showing light wear. Case has intact hinge with all brass corner reinforcements present. Exterior has a couple of water stains in the lid and is missing about 15% of its leatherette covering; handle is broken and straps are missing; interior is moderately faded & soiled, showing damage from the hammer; peep sight retains virtually all of its orig blue; loading tools are extremely fine, retaining virtually all of their bright metal finish. Reloading tool box has taped corners and label is yellowed but intact. All together a wonderful set. 4-50648 JR54 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1391

1392
$8,050.00

RARE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE WITH STOCK.

SN 750. Cal. 320 S&W. Blue finish with 18″ keyhole shaped bbl, missing its clip-on front sight with its orig 2-position rear sight. Mounted with marbled red & black diamond checkered hard rubber 2-pc grips with S&W logo at the top on each side. Also mounted with a slim checkered marbled red & black schnable tip hard rubber forearm with S & W logo on the bottom. Accompanied by an orig uncheckered walnut stock with attaching yoke and S & W logo embossed black hard rubber buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 977 of these rare rifles built in the period 1879 – 1887 of which 514 had 18″ bbls. These rifles are rarely encountered, often having had their bbls reduced in length. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, bbl, frame and cylinder are all matching. Bbl retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a dark patina. Frame retains about 75% orig blue also flaked to a dark patina. Cyl retains dark blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a gray metal patina. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on the left side and rear edge, faded on the right. Trigger guard retains faded colors in sheltered areas. Grips and forearm are sound and show light wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Stock is sound with a cleaned area on the left side, light nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Yoke retains 60-70% orig blue with the flaked areas a dark patina. Buttplate is sound showing light wear. 4-50514 JR52 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1392

1393
$8,625.00

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 5103. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Buttstrap is marked “US”, along with the serial number, and there are small inspector initials on various parts. Mounted with matching numbered, smooth walnut grips that have a sharp “JRJr” (Lt. James Rockwell, Jr.) inspector cartouche over “1876” and the right grip has a crisp “CW” (Charles Woodman) sub-inspector cartouche. There were 5,934 of these revolvers produced in the period 1876-1877, of which 650 were sold commercially. All of the military production was issued to front line cavalry troops, but were soon recalled and sold as surplus. The majority of those revolvers were altered to 5″ and marked for the Wells Fargo Company. Completely orig specimens are rare and of those very few retain any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & cyl retain traces of blue in sheltered areas being a smooth, even chocolate brown patina; frame retains 50-60% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; front & back straps are a chocolate brown patina; grips have some light battering on bottom edges and show light wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-51860 JR427 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 1393

1394
$4,025.00

*SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL No. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TARGET SIGHTS.

SN 33972. Cal. 44 S&W Russian. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, target front sight and adjustable rear sight on the bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc, checkered, hard rubber grips with embossed S&W monogram at the top. Grips are matching numbered to the revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 35,800 revolvers of this model produced 1878-1912 in a multitude of cartridges, and two different finishes. The New Model #3 was a very popular throughout the American west and to some extent around the world. Numerous luminaries of the day are recorded as using this large frame big bore revolver, such as Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, several of the James-Younger Gang and was reportedly the revolver the “Dirty Little Coward”, Bob Ford, used to lay poor Jesse in his grave. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 50-60% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas turning plum on sides & bottom of bbl; frame retains 70-75% orig blue, stronger on the left side, thin on right rear side from hand wear; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes and about 75% thin blue on outer diameter; trigger guard & hammer retains strong case colors on the right side, bright on the hammer and thin colors on left side and outer face of trigger guard; front & back straps are a brown patina; grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear, turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50520 JR407 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1394

1395
$4,312.50
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: This is actually a 2nd Model, not a 3rd Model

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 RUSSIAN THIRD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 36287. Cal. 44 Russian. Commercial model with nickel finish, 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Hammer & trigger guard are color case hardened and it has a lanyard swivel in buttstrap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Bbl address is in 1-line on top of rib and ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neil & Jinks, there were 6,200 of these revolvers produced 1873-1878. These revolvers were quite popular and were used extensively on the American frontier by citizens on both sides of the law. They are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel turned a little milky with spots of flaking and fine pimpling on the rib and a large area of flaking on the left side of top strap; hammer retains dark case colors and the trigger guard a dark brown patina; grips have a few age lines otherwise are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-51861 JR426 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1395

1396
$3,450.00

*RARE ENGRAVED AND INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 3242. Cal. 22 long. Gold over nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Revolver is beautifully engraved in wonderful New York style consisting of about 60% coverage very fine, extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with a large rosette around the cylinder release button. Engraving extends over the topstrap & most of the sides of the bbl with matching patterns down the backstrap and on the buttstrap. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes. Topstrap is engraved with the initials “E.E.S.”. Trigger & hammer are color case hardened. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as a .22 Hand Ejector First Model in caliber 22 long shipped Oct 28, 1904 to Belknap Hardware Co. Louisville, KY, with 3-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and checkered hard rubber grips. No mention is made of the engraving or gold wash except Mr. Jinks, Smith & Wesson historian, states that the engraving and grips were probably added at a later date. Also according to the aforementioned letter,there were 4,575 First Model Ladysmith revolvers produced between 1902-1906. These little revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson himself as a personal defense weapon for ladies. They became quite popular for their diminutive size and reliability for ladies, and gentlemen, who wished an easily concealable short range arm. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 25-30% gold wash over about 90% remaining orig nickel; backstrap & buttstrap appear to be bare metal with sharp edge wear elsewhere; forcing cone is intact; trigger & hammer retain bright case colors. Grips are sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50729 JR149 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1396

1397
$2,300.00

*RARE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 25570. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Trigger & hammer area color case hardened. Mounted with square butt, diamond checkered, gold medallion walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig Smith & Wesson, brown oilcloth covered, hinged lid cardboard box with light green & black end label. Interior has directions label inside the lid with a caution label about “Inferior pearl stocks” in the bottom. Also accompanying in the box is a caution pamphlet regarding hand perspiration & care. Another pamphlet discusses substitution of stocks which might result in a lawsuit and a large “3 in 1” oil pamphlet. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 12,200 of these revolvers produced in the period 1910-1921 in four different bbl lengths and two different finishes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 92-93% orig blue with light flaking on the frame and minor sharp edge wear; trigger & hammer show bright case colors, faded on face of trigger and top edge of hammer. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with some minor chips on the right bottom edge. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. Box shows light wear on the corners with repairs on two front corners of the lid; papers & labels are all fine, moderately yellowed; “3 in 1” pamphlet has tattered edges. 4-50747 JR273 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1397

1398
$2,875.00

*SCARCE 2ND MODEL SMITH & WESSON LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 12120. Cal. 22 Long. Nickel finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in top of frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has the Smith & Wesson trademark logo and it is mounted with Smith & Wesson logo, diamond checkered hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with 3″ bbl, nickel finish and checkered black hard rubber grips, shipped Feb. 5, 1908 to Peters Arms & Sporting Goods, Cincinnati, OH. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 9,400 of these little revolvers produced in the period 1906-1910 in two bbl lengths and two finishes. They were very popular with ladies & gentlemen who wished a small, easily concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig nickel with a series of small scratches on left side of frame; trigger & hammer retain strong case colors, bright on the hammer and sides of the trigger, faded on trigger face. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50731 JR277 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1398

1399
$1,955.00

*RARE SMITH & WESSON 3RD LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 19523. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with rare 6″ bbl, altered, pinned front sight and fixed rear sight in the frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Mounted with 2-pc square butt, gold medallion, smooth walnut grips. Hammer & trigger are color case hardened. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 12,200 of the 3rd Model Ladysmiths produced in the period 1910-1921 in four bbl lengths and two finishes. He indicates that the standard model with 6″ bbl is the most rare. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with blue finish with 6″ bbl and smooth walnut grips, shipped April 3, 1911 to Whitney Sporting Goods Co., Denver, CO. These revolvers were very popular in their day with lady shooters and folks who wanted an easily concealed revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 90-92% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and a few scattered small nicks; frame retains about 60-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; front & back straps are a blue/gray patina, stronger on the front strap. Grips show moderate wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain about 60% varnish on left side and about 80% on right side.  Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50735 JR276 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1399

1400
$3,162.50

*RARE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 17155. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with rare 6″ bbl, target front sight and adjustable target rear sight. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Mounted with 2-pc smooth gold medallion factory grips. Hammer & trigger are color case hardened. SN on butt strap is accompanied by a 5-pointed star which indicates return to the factory for restoration. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, is marked “7.25” which indicates factory refinished in July 1925 and has a small “B” inside a diamond which indicated blue finish. The same “B” inside a diamond is also found on bottom flat of bbl just forward of the frame. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 12,200 3rd Model Ladysmiths produced during the period 1910-1921 in four different bbl lengths and two different finishes. He also indicates that 6″ bbl revolvers are very rare. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with 6″ bbl, adjustable target sights, blue finish and pearl grips, shipped Nov. 4, 1914 to Maj. Roy D. Jones, Springfield, MA. The letter also states “Maj. Jones was very active with Smith & Wesson and a top shooter in the United States. He worked with Smith & Wesson publishing a small magazine on shooting called Burning Powder“. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 95-97% strong factory blue with muzzle end wear, sharp edge wear and a drag line; front & back straps are a little thin and there are a couple of scratches on the left side of the frame; hammer & trigger retain faded case colors. Left grip has a filled chip in the toe, otherwise grips are fine showing great fire. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50734 JR275 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1400

1401
$3,737.50

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER WITH RARE PEARL GRIPS.

SN 3604. Cal. 22 Long. Nickel finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has a checkered cyl release button and the Smith & Wesson trademark logo. Hammer & trigger are color case hardened and it is mounted with orig 2-pc pearl grips that have unusual carved S&W logo at the top on each side. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with 3″ bbl, nickel finish & pearl grips shipped Feb. 1, 1905 to Schoverling, Dale & Gale, New York, NY. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 4,575 of these little revolvers produced in the period 1902-1906 in three bbl lengths and two finishes. They were very popular with ladies & gentlemen who wished to have an easily concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% strong orig nickel with a couple of small spots of rust on each side of the bbl just forward of the frame and a few spots of rust on the cyl; there are a couple of small scratches & nicks on the sideplate. Grips are sound showing great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of pitting; forcing cone is intact. 4-50730 JR279 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1401

1402
$2,300.00

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 4081. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has a checkered cyl release button and the Smith & Wesson trademark logo. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered black hard rubber grips with S&W logo at the top. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with blue finish, 3″ bbl and checkered black hard rubber grips, shipped Sept. 11, 1905 to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 4,575 of these small revolvers produced during the period 1902-1906 in three bbl lengths and two finishes. These revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson, one of which he used as his personal protection weapon. They were very popular with ladies & gentlemen who wished to have a small, concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue, a little thin on the bbl and flaked on the sideplate with light flaking also on the left side; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes, turning plum on the outer diameter; front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue with the back strap a blue/brown patina, showing wear at the heel & top end; hammer retains strong case colors, as does the trigger on the sides, faded on the face. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50732 JR278 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1402

1403
$1,955.00

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 19881. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight fixed rear sight in the frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Mounted with walnut square butt, smooth 2-pc, gold medallion walnut grips. Hammer & trigger are color case hardened. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish & smooth walnut grips, shipped to Kennedy Bros. Arms Co., Minneapolis, MN, on Feb. 27, 1917. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 12,200 of these revolvers produced in the period 1910-1921 in four bbl lengths and two finishes. They were extremely popular in their day as a gentleman’s hideout gun or concealment revolver for ladies. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with a few light scratches and some thinning on left side of frame; cyl has a drag line. Grips show light wear with a few minor scratches and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50733 JR274 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1403

1404
$6,490.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: This gun has a standard hammer, not the humpback hammer as stated in the catalog.

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED MAGNUM DA REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER, ROBERT GOSS.

SN 53983. Cal. 357 Mag. Blue finish with 4″ ribbed bbl, pinned king ramp front sight, with full matted top and adjustable sight in the top strap. Left side of bbl has the company name and right side cal marking. Frame is 5-screw type with S&W trademark on side plate. Mounted with large silver medallion, diamond checkered, walnut grips that are not numbered. Although grips are unnumbered they are correct to the model. Hammer is humpback style with patent marking on rear edge and has grooved sides with fine checkered spur. Inside the crane has the registration number “2915”. Accompanied by a letter on Clark Custom Guns, Inc. letterhead over the signature of James E. Clark, Sr., wherein he states that he purchased this revolver from the collection of Robert G. Goss. Mr. Clark used the assembly number “11630” as the serial number but has the correct registration number in the body of the letter. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included this revolver, two Colt semi-auto pistols and two Colt Single Action revolvers, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 95-96% bright orig blue with holster wear on each side of the muzzle, sharp edge wear elsewhere and a small scrape pattern on the left side, probably from a holster rivet; hammer & trigger retain about 95% brilliant case colors; left grip has a ding in the edge, otherwise grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp & smooth; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50660 JR418 (5,000-8,000)

Click here to view pdf provenance. – Lot 1404

1405
$4,025.00

*RARE SMITH & WESSON 32 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 285. Cal. 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and flat side slide that has “SMITH & WESSON” roll marking on left side and cal marking on right side. Left rear frame has the “S&W” trademark logo. Mounted with highly figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips with deep gold S&W logo medallions. Front of the grip has a squeezer finger safety and it is accompanied by one orig magazine. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were 957 of these rare pistols produced 1924-1936 making this one of the most rare Smith & Wessons. The Smith & Wesson semi-auto pistols were of equal or better quality than the competitors’ pistols but were introduced during the great depression at a slightly higher price than that of the competitors, and thus sales were not brisk and the pistol became uneconomical to produce. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its crisp orig finish with not even sharp edge wear; grips are equally new. Crisp mechanics; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50728 JR408 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1405

1407
$10,350.00

*BRACE OF SMITH & WESSON 44 HAND EJECTOR 3RD MODEL DA REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS TEXAS SHERIFF JESS SWEETEN.

SN 41281 & 41258. Cal. 44 Special. Revolvers are nickel finish with 3-1/4″ bbls, relocated half moon front sights and fixed sight in top straps. Both revolvers are mounted with 2-pc stag grips. Both revolvers are marked on left side of front strap with tiny numbers “7 53”. This signifies that these revolvers were factory refinished in Jul. 1953. Revolver #41258 has bbl marked with serial number “4358”, apparently installed by the factory before restoration. Both revolvers are engraved on the right side plate “JESS SWEETEN”. These revolvers were the property of very famous Henderson County, Texas sheriff, Jess Sweeten. Jess Sweeten became constable of Trinidad, TX in 1929. Trinidad, at that time was a real rough and tumble town and Constable Sweeten cleaned it up in short order. Mr.Sweeten was elected Henderson County Sheriff at age 24 in Nov. 1932, a job he held until 1954. Sheriff Sweeten, by all accounts was an outstanding lawman and criminal investigator. He was also Texas state pistol champion. He solved numerous high level robbery & murder cases including the kidnapping of a used car salesman and theft of an automobile in Jul. 1943 which resulted in a 25 mile, high speed chase reaching speeds of 90mph through Athens, TX with the convicted murderer Gerald Johnson shooting at him all the way. Sheriff Sweeten was shooting back with two Colt 45 Automatics and two “44 snub-nosed specials”. He emptied both Colts and both revolvers with no effect, reloading one of the revolvers several times one handed while chasing Johnson, until he was down to his last cartridge. Sheriff Sweeten was able to force Johnson’s car off the road, which flipped over in a huge cloud of dust. He stopped and approached the wrecked car, which he could not see through the dust, and observed a figure coming toward him through the dust, which he correctly assumed to be Johnson. He took careful aim and fired his last bullet, but Johnson kept coming for about another 30 steps and fell dead, shot through the heart. Sweeten states that the revolver he killed Johnson with, was SN 41258. He noted that the end of the bbl is scratched and cut from where he used it to break out a hole in his windshield during the chase large enough to shoot through. Sheriff Sweeten’s law enforcement life & exploits are commemorated in two books: 1). Jess Sweeten Texas Lawman, Lindquist published in 1961 and 2). A Trail is Never Cold, The Life and Times of Sheriff Jess Sweeten, Melton published in 1995. Both books devote an entire chapter to the Gerald Johnson shooting. Three copies of book #1 (two of which are autographed) and one copy of book #2 accompany this lot. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Both revolvers are virtually identical condition with bbls having been reduced, as noted, and both factory refinished as noted. They retain virtually all of this factory restored finish showing heavy wear prior to the restoration. Grips are all sound. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bores. 4-50662, 4-50663 JR489 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1407

1408
$1,725.00

*EARLY SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 DA ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 160763. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address, marked on the left side “S.&W.D.A. 45”. Bottom of bbl is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Bottom bbl flat has matching serial number and a Springfield eagle head inspector mark with number “S34”. Left side of frame has a similar mark with number “S6”. Top left of frame has the Springfield flaming bomb inspector mark. Buttstrap has standard 1917 markings and a lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc, smooth walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Although this revolver did not receive the high gloss polish of a commercial revolver, it does have the higher finish blue of the early military revolvers. Models 1917 were generally issued during WWI and remained in service well into the 1950s, and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99% plus, crisp orig finish with strong bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are equally new with only a couple small nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50727 JR404 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1408

1409
$1,416.00

*SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 DA REVOLVER.

SN 88413. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight, 2-line address & “S.&W.D.A.45” on the side. Upper left side of frame has a small flaming bomb acceptance mark. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips, has a lanyard stud & loop in the butt strap and has standard 1917 markings. Accompanied by an oiled 1918 dated military holster with large “US” in an oval embossed on the front. It has a lanyard stud & ring with rawhide leg thong in the toe. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% crisp commercial blue with only light sharp edge wear. Hammer retains brilliant case colors ad the trigger faded case colors. Grips are sound and retain virtually all of their original finish. Holster has a crackled front edge otherwise is sound with an applied oil finish. 4-50259 JR223 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1409

1410
$2,587.50

*SCARCE EARLY SMITH & WESSON 22-32 KIT GUN DA REVOLVER.

SN 532982. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 4″ tapered rnd bbl, replacement partridge front sight and fully adjustable rear sight in the rnd top strap. Bbl has 2-line address with maker’s name on the left side and cal marking on the right side. Hammer is humpback style with patent date on rear edge. Side plate and right front of frame have standard markings. Frame is 5-screw style, mounted with matching numbered, silver medallion, diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an extra pair of smooth 2-pc ivory grips. Rear sight blade has been opened up to a square aperture to accommodate the replacement thick partridge front sight. While this model is not overly scarce, they are hard to find with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including walnut grips. Overall retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear and some sharp edge wear overall with a light cyl line; walnut grips are crisp, showing almost no wear; ivory grips are fine with a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50726 JR406 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1410

1411
$2,760.00

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON K-22 OUTDOORSMAN DA REVOLVER.

SN 669708. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, partridge front sight with McGivern silver bead and adjustable rear sight on the rnd top strap. Top of the bbl has 2-line address and patent dates with makers name on the left side and cal marking on the right side. Frame is 5-screw type with S&W trademark logo on side plate. Hammer is humpback style with patent date on rear edge. Mounted with diamond checkered, silver medallion, walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by it’s orig, matching numbered, Chinese red, 2-pc cardboard box with metal reinforced corners. Top has a gold rectangle with a picture of this model revolver and other gold embossed lettering. Inside the lid has instructions in both English & Spanish. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neil & Jinks, there were 19,500 of these revolvers produced 1930-1940. They were extremely popular with the shooting public, generally seeing lots of use and are rarely found today with strong orig finish. Boxes are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% bright orig blue with only sharp edge wear and slight muzzle end wear with a light cyl line. Trigger & hammer retain bright case colors on the sides; grips are crisp showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp; very bright shiny bore. Box is heavily faded with substantial edge wear and two blown corners in the lid and another in the bottom. 4-50749 JR410 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1411

1412
$1,265.00

SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER.

SN 86006. Cal. 32 S&W. Nickel finish with 3″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in top strap. Cyl has five chambers and it is mounted with 2-pc, deep gold medallion, smooth pearl grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 91,417 of these revolvers produced in the period 1888-1902 in three different bbl length in both blue & nickel finish. These little revolvers were extremely popular as concealment arms for both ladies & gentleman. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 98-99% bright orig nickel with some small scratches on the side plate and scratches around the cyl; grips are sound and show great fire. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50725 JR405 (500-1,000) – Lot 1412

1413
$805.00

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 32 HAND EJECTOR DA REVOLVER.

SN 6443. Cal. 32 S&W. Nickel finish with 4-1/4″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap as part of cyl stop. Mounted with 2-pc, diamond checkered hard rubber grips with S&W logo at the top. Cyl is usual six chambers with patent dates on lands between flutes. There were about 19,700 of these revolvers produced in the period 1896-1903 in three different bbl lengths. This was Smith & Wesson’s first swing-out cyl revolver which proved very popular, subsequently leading to the Smith & Wesson dynasty of double action revolvers. Those few surviving examples are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are numbered “6433”, obviously an assembler’s mistake. Overall retains about 90% dull orig nickel with fine pimpling on each side of the bbl, turned milky elsewhere. Trigger & hammer retain strong case colors; grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a scrape on the left side. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50724 JR392 (400-700) – Lot 1413

2000
$166,750.00

VERY RARE CASED COLT PATERSON #2 BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.

SN 667. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight and usual 1-line left hand, script letter address that reads “Patent Arms M’g Co Paterson N-J Colt’s Pt.” with small bow ties at each end. Frame measures 2-1/8″, front to back, and has scalloped bottom edges. Cyl has 5 chambers with centaur scene roll marking and round shoulder. Mounted with very nicely figured, matching numbered, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Paterson mahogany casing that is dark brown velvet lined and recessed in the bottom for the revolver, an orig charger with numbers “51” and “54”, a sgl cavity ball mold that has three turned walnut handles, an orig capper with “NO 89” inside the lid & body, an orig loading tool with nipple pick and an orig turned walnut handle brass cleaning rod. In the right rear corner is a wooden spindle with a spare matching numbered, round shoulder cyl. There were about 800 of these rare revolvers produced 1838-1840, a few of which had rammers added in the 1840-1841 period. Examples of this model are rarely encountered today and of those, the vast majority show wear and hard use and are almost never found cased with complete accessories, especially with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Famed Parsons’ Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection, William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, wedge, cyl plate, frame, backstrap, grip & both cylinders. No additional dismantling was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with strong feathers visible on both sides of front sight; cyl plate & recoil shields retain virtually all of their glossy orig blue with faint thinning on each side of recoil shield; frame retains 75-80% orig case colors which were traditionally light to begin with; case colors are almost never found, ever; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides and rear edge, turned silver on top edge; front & backstraps are mostly a gray metal patina with the buttstrap retaining faded case colors. Grip is sound with sharp edges and overall retains 60-65% orig varnish with the loss areas flaked, not worn; cyl in the revolver retains about 90% glossy orig blue, a little thin around the front & rear edges and shows 98-99% crisp centaur scene roll marking. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Spare cyl is mostly a gray metal patina and shows about 90% centaur scene roll marking. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish; lining inside the lid is intact with strong colors and soil from contact with revolver and various parts; bottom is lightly faded with light soil from contact. Charger is intact and retains about 90% crisp gold & copper finish; capper is fine with a dark brass patina; mold is very fine and retains about 75-80% strong orig blue; the two large handles on the mold each have a small grain check; loading tool is mostly a gray metal patina and cleaning rod is fine. All together a very high condition, rare, complete cased set. (WG-001) 4-51084 JR495 (150,000-250,000) – Lot 2000

2001
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED COLT PATERSON #1 BABY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH 4″ BARREL AND COMPLETE ACCESSORIES.

SN 223. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4″ oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight and usual 1-line left hand script letter address which reads “Patent Arms Mg Co. Paterson N.J. – Colt’s Pt.” with dashes at each end. Cylinder has 5 chambers with centaur scene roll marking. Frame is usual configuration and is mounted with varnished 1-pc, square butt, walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing with fluted lid and brown striped velvet lining, recessed in the bottom for the revolver, an orig copper & gold washed brass charger with matching number “34”, an orig capper numbered “58” inside the lid and in the body, a sgl ball bullet mold with three turned walnut handles, a loading tool with tipped nipple pick, a walnut handle brass cleaning rod and a matching numbered spare cylinder. There were about 500 of these baby-sized Paterson revolvers produced in the period 1837-1838 with a few having loading levers added in the period 1840-1841. Matching SNs were observed on rear face of bbl lug, wedge, both cyls, side of trigger, cyl rotating sleeve, hammer, front & back straps and grip. These diminutive revolvers are rarely ever encountered and of those, extremely few are cased with original accessories with much, or any, orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with strong feathers on each side of front sight; overall shows only sharp edge wear and a small worn spot on left side of bbl lug; frame, cyl plate, front & backstraps retain 95-96% glossy orig blue with a series of scratches on front strap and slight thinning; backstrap has one small spot and some light thinning; hammer retains brilliant case colors on both sides and rear edge, turned silver on top edge; cyl in the revolver retains about 95-96% strong orig blue and shows about 99% centaur scene roll marking; spare cyl retains about 90% strong orig blue and shows about 98% centaur scene roll marking. Grip is sound showing very light edge wear with a few light nicks in the finish and overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting near the cyl end. Case has a crack in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish; interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled inside the lid and lightly faded with moderate soil in the bottom; charger retains about 80-85% orig finish with strong gold wash on the powder end and middle ring; capper is extremely fine and is a medium brass patina; mold has a hairline in two handles, otherwise is very fine with some light dings on the left side and retains about 80% orig blue; tool & cleaning rod are fine. All together a complete and very rare Baby Paterson. (WG-002) 4-51085 JR496 (225,000-325,000) – Lot 2001

2002
$63,250.00

EXTREMELY FINE OUTSTANDING CASED 1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6215. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line left hand New York City address with brackets. Frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl is usual 6-chambers with oval stop notches and the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a crisp, clear “U.S. DRAGOONS. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The sgl safety pin is crisp. The silver plated square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last three digits of matching SN in buttstrap channel. Accompanied by an extremely rare, orig, blue velvet lined Colt casing. Compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig brass 2-cavity, early Dragoon “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter and a lacquered Eley’s cap tin. Also accompanied by an extremely fine “COLTS PATENT” powder flask with plunger spout & low mounted triangle hangers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 7,000 of these revolvers were manufactured in the period 1848-1850 and this particular example was made in 1849. They are rarely found with any orig finish and a cased revolver is extremely rare with only a few known especially in such high condition. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “456”. Bbl retains over 90% orig blue with light scratching and small areas of pitting especially at muzzle on left side, balance is mostly plum/blue; rammer pivot retains muted case colors with balance of rammer silver/gray; frame and hammer are mostly a silver/gray with strong traces of muted case color especially in protected areas; there is a small muted area on the lower right recoil shield and tiny areas of scattered staining and pinprick pitting; cyl is crisp and well defined with strong traces of blue finish and an overall silver/gray patina, the cyl scene is virtually all intact with several small dents and scattered scratches; The “U.S. DRAGOONS.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches are crisp with surrounding foliate patterns completely visible as is the Ormsby signature; trigger guard and backstrap retain tiny traces of very thin silver wash as was originally applied that is now only visible as ghosts in protected areas around trigger guard; the trigger guard and backstrap have tiny sub-inspector marks being overrun military parts which the frugal Colt used in his civilian arms; grip is sound and solid and well fit with numerous small dings, dents & scratches and overall retains 95%+ of a bright varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, crisp shiny bore. Case is sound and solid with a long glued repaired crack in lid with usual light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of a fine but thin varnished finish; there is a separation at the bottom right section of lid from warpage; interior of case is a royal blue with moderate fading, staining and damage where muzzle and cyl rested; partitions are sound and solid; mold is very fine with bright fire blue on about 30% of sprue cutter, there are numerous small dings and dents on the external brass portions of mold where it was used apparently as a hammer; flask is in very fine condition with no dents, slightly soiled with light handling scratches and retains 90%+ of its orig varnish with wear mostly at the highest points of relief, plunger and top retain 80%+ of their orig silver plate; cap tin is fine; there are two like new mainsprings also found in one compartment. (WG-015) 4-51086 JS228 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2002

2003
$46,000.00

EXTREMELY FINE & RARE COLT NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 10716. Cal. 44. Scarce martially marked dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with usual 1-line address on top flat and “NEW HAMPSHIRE” on left side of round section. Rammer has vertical latch and left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard and back strap with 1-pc grip having a legible “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) cartouche on left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouche on right side. Various parts have small inspector initials including grips, backstrap, trigger guard, frame, hammer, loading arm & cyl. Cyl has usual markings with the Dragoon/Indian fight scene. This revolver appears as the center image on pg. 52 of the book The Wm M. Locke Collection, Sellers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a few hundred of these rare revolvers were contracted by the state of New Hampshire and few are known today. The 2nd Model Dragoon is the most rare of all the dragoons with a total production of only about 2,700 revolvers in the period 1850-51. They were just about all issued and used, even through the Civil War, leaving few with much orig finish. This is among the finest examples known of a New Hampshire 2nd Model Dragoon. PROVENANCE: Wm M. Lock Collection; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, appears all matching though gun was not disassembled. Bbl retains over 90% of its orig bright blue finish though thinning on bbl and balance plum with some light scratching and small areas of oxidation; cyl retains about 70% blue finish though only about 10% is truly bright remaining blue is very thin turning to a silver/blue with areas of plum/silver retaining virtually all of its rolled Ormsby Dragoon/Indian fight scene with tiny areas of pinprick oxidation; four safety pins are intact and functional; the frame is smooth and mostly a silver/gray with strong ghosts of muted case color over 50% of its surface; hammer has a similar color to frame with same muted case colors; backstrap and trigger guard have a light mustard patina with light scratching on trigger bow; grips are sound, solid and very well fit with light storage marks and edge wear, left inside toe is chipped, cartouches are both crisp and discernible and grips retain a hand worn patina retaining most of their orig oiled finish. Mechanics are crisp, bore is crisp and shiny. (WG-017) 4-51087 JS227 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2003

2004
$29,900.00

EXTREMELY FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 18273. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, brass front sight and 1-line right hand New-York City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLTS PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with well defined cartouches on each. There are small inspector initials on various parts including grips, cyl, backstrap, front strap, trigger guard & bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 of these powerful revolvers produced in the period 1851-1861 and this is among the very last of these guns produced. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching though stocks were not removed to check for SN. Bbl retains about 95% of its thinning bright blue on bbl housing, remainder of bbl has about 20% bright blue especially in protected areas with balance smooth silver/gray; frame and hammer retain about 80% muted case colors; trigger guard & backstrap have a light colored mustard patina with scattered small scratches on trigger guard and buttstrap; cyl is extremely crisp but only ghosts of a very thin blue finish with an overall blue/gray patina with virtually all the Dragoon/Indian fight scene legible with small areas of staining and pinprick pitting; three of six safety pins are still crisp and serviceable; grip is sound and solid with fine cartouches, showing light wear, numerous small storage dents & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright crisp bore. (WG-018) 4-51088 JS226 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2004

2005
$57,500.00

Please Note: The correct Serial Number is 123, not 125 as noted in the catalog.

VERY RARE CASED COLT 3RD MODEL LONDON DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 125. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Frame has engraved “COLT’S PATENT” about centered on the left side. Cyl has usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. All 6 safety pins are crisp and prominent. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN “124” in the backstrap channel. Buttstrap is also numbered “124”. While all other serial numbered parts on the revolver are numbered “125”. It has been reliably reported that a major Colt collector in the U.S. England has an engraved 3rd Model Dragoon with backstrap numbered “125” which lends credibility to the hypothesis that this was simply an assembler mistake in switching the grips & backstrap before “124” was engraved. Attempts to contact this individual have thus far been unsuccessful. Accompanied by a rare, orig, blue velvet lined, English oak casing with empty brass plaque in the lid, swinging latches on the front and a mortised lock. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, a Dickson bag shaped flask with adjustable spout, a brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an “L” shaped nipple wrench and an early tin of Eley’s caps with black & white label. Right rear covered compartment contains a new spare hammer spring, 3 spare nipples and a functioning key. Also included is a pewter Dickson oil bottle and a crisp sealed packet of “COLT’S CARTRIDGE WORKS” combustible cartridges. There were only about 700 of these rare revolvers produced 1853-1857, primarily from Hartford made parts assembled & finished in England. These revolvers are rarely encountered today especially with high orig finish and cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Pete Holder; Ron Romanella; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grip and backstrap as noted. Bbl retains about 70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; rammer and handle retain virtually all of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot; frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors, somewhat muted on the left side; hammer retains about 50% faded case colors; cyl retains 30-40% thinning orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina and shows about 95% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll markings with both cartouches crisp and legible; trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver finish with only slight sharp edge wear; grip is sound with crisp edges, a couple small nicks & bruises and retains virtually all of its brilliant orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired, but if so, very little. Case is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its bright orig varnish; interior shows little fading with only light soil in the bottom from contact with the bbl, cyl & edge of grip; accessories are crisp and new. Cartridge packet is also crisp. (WG-016) 4-51089 JR509 (60,000-100,000) – Lot 2005

2006
$25,300.00

EXTREMELY FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 48313. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” on left side and is 3-screw style, cut for shoulder stock, with flathead hammer screw. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All six safety pins are crisp & serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Both sides of grip have crisp, like new cartouches and several of the metal parts have tiny inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. They mostly saw continuous service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh conditions with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish or with visible cartouches. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is number “5916”. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue with the loss areas flaked around muzzle and shows strong feathers on each side of the front sight; there are several small nicks & scratches on right side of bbl lug at wedge slot; rammer & handle retain bright case colors; frame retains very bright orig case colors, especially on right side; left recoil shield shows fading of colors and areas of small surface scratches; hammer retains about 60-70% strong case colors, with balance silver; cyl retains 50-60% bright orig blue and shows virtually all of the rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene; trigger guard is a smooth medium mustard patina never having been silver-plated; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 95% orig blue with the balance silver/gray. Grip is extremely fine and crisp with raised grain, well fit with one 1″ dent on right side, crisp “JT” (John Taylor) cartouche on right side, crisp “CSL” (C.S. Leonard) cartouche on left side. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore; chambers of cyl retain strong orig blue. (WG-028) 4-51046 JS225 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2006

2007
$35,000.00

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 164562. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Three of the safety pins are serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig, royal blue velvet lined, Colt mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single sided “COLTS PATENT” trophy of flags & arms, angled spout flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter with a “K” inspector mark on right side, an “L” shaped screwdriver and a green label lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. The Model 1860 was one of the most popular side arms of he Civil war and served with great distinction throughout the war and later on the American frontier. This revolver, a civilian model, was produced in 1867 at the height of the great Western expansion when any repeating arm was in great demand. These arms usually saw extensive hard service under very adverse circumstances and are rarely found today with orig finish. Those with high orig finish are very rare and cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with some fine spots of discoloration from light flaking on each side of the muzzle and very faint sharp edge wear; rammer handle and pivot retain brilliant case colors; frame retains brilliant case colors on the sides, moderately faded on left recoil shield and lightly faded on right recoil shield; hammer retains virtually all of its bright, orig case colors, lightly faded on top edge; cyl retains about 90% glossy orig blue and the rebated area about 50% thin blue on the major diameter and shows 97-98% Ormsby battle scene roll marking; grip is crisp with only a couple small nicks and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, sharp bright bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old added finish; interior is bright and clean with solid partitions and only light soil from contact with the cyl and edge of the grip with light damage from the front sight; flask retains about 75% strong orig finish; mold has sharp cavities and retains about 80% thing blue, other accessories are fine. (WG-027) 4-51047 JR508 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2007

2008
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY CASED BRACE OF COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO SPANISH GENERAL DON CARLOS GARCIA TASSARA.

SN 1264 & 1311. Cal. 44. Revolvers are virtually identical, blue and color case hardened with scarce 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1 line Hartford address. Left side of frames have small “COLTS PATENT”. Frames are 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screws. Cylinders have 6-chambers and are full fluted. They each have a matching SN in one flute and a patent date in another. The silver plated brass trigger guards and silver plated steel backstraps contain smooth, Army sized, 1-pc ivory grip. Buttstraps are engraved in period script “C.G. Tassara”. Accompanied by a fantastic, burgundy velvet lined rosewood casing with a brass plaque in the lid, inscribed identically to the revolver butt straps “C.G. Tassara”. Interior is French fitted with black velvet lining around the edges of the recesses for the revolvers, a dbl sided, angled spout flask with repoussed decorations of birds and a bird dog, a 2-cavirty blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with bowed legs and sprue cutter marked on the right side “44H” and an L-shaped nipple wrench. Right rear open compartment contains a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and left compartment contains a functioning key. These pistols were purchased from Colt’s New York office in 1861, which is probably where they were inscribed, cased and accessorized. They remained with the General until his death in February 1889 and then with his family until the 1970s when they were discovered by a friend of Dr. Chester P. Bonoff of Los Angeles, CA, who helped him buy them from the family. General Tassara was born September 1823 and entered the Spanish Army in 1839 at age 16. He served the remainder of his life, dying while still on active duty in 1889. He served at a variety of commands from artillery to Cavalry, lancers and staff & field. Over his career he fought in several wars and numerous battles being wounded on one occasion fighting Spanish rebels. In 1860 after heroic service in Africa, he was, by Royal decree, declared a National hero. Some of his major decorations included; the Military order of San Hermenegildo; Cross of San Fernando 1st Class; Military Great Cross of Merit; Plaque and Grand Cross of San Hermenegildo; Great Cross of Military Service and Medal of Alfonso XII. He reached the rank of Lt. General and was appointed director General of Artillery and President of General Defense Board of the Kingdom and Director General of Cavalry. General Tassara was a very distinguished and brave soldier his entire life and the condition of this set of pistols reflects the thought and care of a soldier. Accompanying this lot are two authentic medals similar to those awarded to General Tassara. One is the Grand Cross of San Hermenegildo and the other is the Grand Red Cross of Military Merit. Additionally accompanying is a 2-pg letter from renowned Colt author & historian R.L. Wilson which authenticates this set of pistols. Mr. Wilson begins his letter with the statement that General Tassara was an ambassador to the States, which is incorrect. This set was awarded a silver medal, #153 and a Top 10 Best Weapons Award at the April 20, 1975 NRA meeting in San Diego, CA to Dr. Bonoff. Medallion has been misplaced, however the original certificate and plastic plaque accompanies this lot. This set also was awarded Best of Show Honors at both the American Society of Arms Collectors meeting and The Texas Gun Collectors Association annual show in 2011. Also accompanying this lot is a Colt Factory Letter for each revolver which identifies them in cal. 44 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Colt’s New York office on January 16, 1861, together, in the same 50-gun shipment. Also accompanying is a very large volume of copies of documents in Spanish with translations detailing General Tassara’s career and awards. Additionally accompanying is a copy of a picture of General Tassara. PROVENANCE: Dr. Chester Bonoff; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. #1264). Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with a large flaked area on right side of lug and scattered flaking elsewhere; rammer and handle retain about all of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot; frame and hammer retain virtually all of their orig brilliant case colors, showing fading only on left recoil shield; trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver; grip is sound showing no flaws and retains a fine mellow ivory patina; cyl retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with the loss area flaked to a medium patina, 4 of the 6 safety pins are serviceable; appears to be unfired. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. #1311). Bbl retains 75-80% thin orig blue mixed with flaked areas and some scratches on the right side with the loss areas a medium patina; rammer and handle retain brilliant case colors; frame and hammer retain brilliant case colors, showing light fading only on left recoil shield; trigger guard has a small chemical spot and backstrap some fine pimpling, otherwise overall retains virtually all of its orig silver plating; grip has an age line, otherwise shows no flaws and retains a fine mellow ivory patina; cyl retains about 90% glossy orig blue and all 6 safety pins are serviceable. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Case is sound showing numerous handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains about 75% orig varnish with most of the losses on top of the lid; interior is bright and clean, showing light soil under the revolvers; flask and mold appear to be new; cap tin is nicked & dinged with a very faded label; nipple wrench is also new with light, fine pitting. Altogether an extraordinary set the likes of which never to be encountered again. (WG-003) 4-51090 JR522 (250,000-350,000) – Lot 2008

2009
$224,250.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Additional Information:  This double cased set of revolvers was part of a special grouping of approx. 60 special revolvers consisting of several double-double and even fewer double cased sets given by Colonel Colt to select military dignitaries as “Presents to Officers” in late 1861.  Lot is accompanied by an original handwritten letter to Col S. Colt dated 1/23/1860 from Thornton requesting a quantity of pistol barrels be sent to affect repairs at the New York Arsenal, and signed W.A.T.

EXTRAORDINARY RARE PRESENTATION DOUBLE CASED SET OF COLT 1860 ARMY AND 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS PRESENTED TO GENERAL WILLIAM A. THORNTON BY COL. COLT.

Both revolvers have a period engraved inscription on backstraps “Col. W. A. Thornton / with Compliments of Col. Colt”. Both revolvers are blue and color case hardened with deluxe 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by their spectacular, orig, purple velvet lined, brass bound walnut casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Corners have mortised brass reinforcements and its has English style sliding latches in the front with a mortised brass lock and large escutcheon. Interior is compartmented for both revolvers, a sgl sided, angle spout, “COLTS PATENT”, trophy of flags & arms, Army sized and Navy sized flasks, blued “COLTS PATENT” bullet molds with sprue cutters in both 36 & 44 cal, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a tin of Eley’s caps. Left front corner has a small tube of spare parts and a functioning key. Col. William A. Thornton, later Brigadier General Thornton, graduated West Point in 1825 and became Captain of Ordnance in 1838. Over 41 years of service he commanded Ordnance depots at New York, Watervliet and St. Louis and was chief inspector for Military Arms at Springfield beginning with the Paterson revolver and continuing through the Dragoon series. There were many sub-inspectors who worked for him until 1861. General Thornton was highly regarded and very ingenious and was instrumental in the development of the Dragoon models of Colt revolvers. He died in 1866. It is evident that Sam Colt regarded General Thornton very highly or at least wished to influence his decision making with this presentation. According to preeminent Colt Historian & author R. L. Wilson there were only a very few dbl case sets, such as this one, presented by Col. Colt in late 1861. Several of them are know today, with this one being one of the most important. 1). Model 1860 Army. Serial number 11682. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Frame is 4-screw type, cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contains a highly figured 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. 2) Model 1861 Navy. Serial Number 1822. Cal 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”, and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl has usual 6-chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a highly figured 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue mixed with dark brown patina; rammer handle retains about 95% orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot; frame and hammer retain about 90% orig case colors, strong & bright on the sides, turned a little dark on recoil shields and edge of hammer, showing light wear on left recoil shield; cyl retains about 50-60% thin orig blue and shows about 75% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore with a couple small spots of pitting. 2) Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, mixed with light patina elsewhere; rammer and handle retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot; frame and hammer retain about 90% orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded; cyl retains about 50-60% orig blue with balance a brown patina and shows about 80% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard and backstrap retain about 98% strong orig silver; grip is sound with a few nicks in the edges and retains about 93-95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 small spots of pitting. Case has a couple grain checks in the lid and couple more in the bottom with usual handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish; interior is very lightly faded in the lid with some light staining from revolvers and implements, bottom is moderately faded showing wear from the front sights and hammer spurs with light soil; flasks are very fine with the Army model retaining about 93-95% orig finish with one small dent on the back side; Navy model also has a sgl dent and retains about 95-98% orig finish; molds and other accessories are fine. This is an extraordinary rare set. (WG-004) 4-51091 JR524 (200,000-300,000) – Lot 2009

2010
$51,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2211. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking, and 3 serviceable safety pins. The silver plated, square back, small brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 3-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig green velvet lined, Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” trophy of flags & arms, angled spout flask, and an early brass 2-cavity bullet mold with straight legs, a bright metal sprue cutter, marked on the right side “COLTS PATENT”, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a blue paper wrapped tin of Eley’s caps and a packet of combustible cartridges. According to various publications there were about 3,000 2nd Model 51 Navy revolver produced. The primary differentiation between 1st & 2nd models is the wedge screw being over the top of the slot and the cyl spindle slotted through the center. Other than that they are otherwise indistinguishable. The early 51’s were all rapidly purchased by pioneers moving west or by those already on the western frontier where they usually saw hard and continuous service. They served throughout the Civil war and later back on the frontier well into the 1870’s and 1880’s until supplanted by cartridge revolvers. They were used by law men, outlaws and common citizens to great affect with such luminaries as Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickock, who was recorded as having carried a pair of Navies. Cased examples are extraordinarily rare. This revolver is pictured on pg. 88 as the bottom photograph in the book The Wm. M. Lock Collection, Sellers. PROVENANCE: Wm. M. Locke Collection; George Lewis Collection; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with only sharp edge wear and some light flaking with a spot of rust on the right side of the muzzle. Frame retains about all of its traditionally muted orig case colors. Hammer retains strong case colors, partially faded on top edge. Cyl retains about 80% orig blue, showing wear around the front edge and dulling and wear around the rear shoulder and shows about 96-97% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their strong orig silver, showing wear at the heel. Grip is sound with one small gouge and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case has a compression fracture in the lid and a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is completely sound with storage handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining in the lid is strong and bright with one spot of stain, with contact with the cyl, bottom is lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil and wear from contact with the bbl, cyl and edge of grip. Flask is fine with no dents and retains about 60% orig finish. Mold is very fine with bright metal sprue cutter and some light hammer marks on the right side. Other accessories are fine. Cap tin has slight loses from the paper wrap but it is still sealed. (WG-024) 4-51048 JR507 (60,000-100,000) – Lot 2010

2011
$25,875.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 41943. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and 5 of the 6 safety pins completely serviceable. The silver plated, small rnd guard, brass, trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished, deluxe, burl walnut 1-pc grip that has last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Two of the scrolls on the frame terminate in flower blossoms. Matching engraving extends over the bbl lug and top side flats. One scroll on left side terminated with Mr. Young’s mythical dog creature and another scroll on the right side terminates in a flower blossom. Rammer pivot has matching engraving. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and a wolfs head on each side of the hammer nose. Top edge and sides of the spur are engraved in fish scale patterns and the spur is hand checkered. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard also have matching engraving patterns with Mr. Young’s fan pattern on the top panel. Screw heads are all engraved. Accompanied by a burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a sgl sided “COLTS PATENT” trophy of arms and flags, angled spout flask, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, an early brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter, a spare hammer spring, 6 spare nipples, a spare lock bolt and a paper wrapped, sealed tin of Eley’s caps. This revolver was produced in 1859 during the time of America’s great Westward expansion of Manifest Destiny, when any repeating arm was in great demand. The Model 1851 was a tremendously popular sidearm on the Frontier and was used by such notables as Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickock, who was known to have carried a pair of Navies, along with and many others. These revolvers remained in service throughout the Civil war and then returned to the Frontier, remaining in service well into the 1870s & 1880s until supplanted by cartridge revolvers. Engraved examples are rare and cased, engraved examples are very rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked, not worn, to a medium patina and shows light, sharp edge wear; rammer and handle retain dark case colors; frame and hammer also retain even dark case colors; cyl retains traces of orig blue being mostly a dark brown patina and shows about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene with Ormsby signature still visible; trigger guard and backstrap retain 96-98% strong orig silver with wear only at the heel and toe; grip is sound showing very light edge wear with very few, very fine, light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with pitting near the breech end, probably from snapping caps without cleaning afterword. Case is sound with fine nicks & scratches and retains about all of an old refinish; interior is moderately faded inside the lid with staining from contact with the cyl; bottom is heavily faded with heavy soil, partitions are solid. Flask is extremely fine and retains about 95% orig finish; mold has a few nicks & dings with orig bright metal sprue cutter; nipple wrench and cap tin are fine. (WG-025) 4-51049 JR511 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2011

2012
$0.00

COLT 4TH MODEL 51 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 203206. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contaning a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. This revolver appears to be made in 1867, after the Civil war which had established the 51 Navy as a premier side arm. This was the time of great western expansion of Manifest Destiny and any repeating arm was in great demand. These Navy revolvers were used by every facet of American life on the western frontier on both sides of the law to great effect. It is well documented that many notables of that era carried and used these revolvers, including such luminaries as William B. (Wild Bill) Hickock who was known to carry a brace of them. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip, except rammer handle which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue, showing faint sharp edge wear and flaking, not wear, over the bbl lug area. Loss areas are a light patina. Rammer and handle retain brilliant case colors. Frame and hammer also retain about 98% brilliant, orig case colors showing only light fading on the left recoil shield and a cleaned spot on the hammer nose. Cyl retains 80-90% orig blue and shows aobut 98% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver plating in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has some light chips on the left edge, otherwise shows only very light wear and retains virtually all of its bright, orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired. (WG-026) 4-51050 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2012

2013
$34,500.00

SCARCE CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2266. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City left hand address with brackets and left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 5-chambers with rnd stop notches and the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. SN and “COLTS PATENT” on cyl read left hand, and the “COLTS PATENT” on cyl is the same size font as on the frame. The silver-plated square back brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in buttstrap channel. Cyl spindle has a cupped end to be used as a rammer for loading the cyl. Accompanied by a very early, orig, dark brown velvet lined, mahogany Colt casing with fluted lid and recessed in the bottom for the revolver and orig Baby Dragoon “COLTS PATENT” dbl sided eagle flask, an orig brass Baby Dragoon 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter and has straight legs that are beveled on the inside edges. Bullet cavity is without shoulder. Also accompanied is an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a small early tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. There were about 15,000 Baby Dragoon revolvers produced 1847-1850 in 4 different bbl lengths with 3 different styles of cyl stops and 2 different cyl scene roll markings, some of which had loading levers added in the later production. These revolvers were introduced early in the Great Westward expansion and were readily purchased by those pioneers. They usually saw extensive hard service from their introduction right through the Civil war and later, again on the American Frontier. They are rarely found today with any orig finish and cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light thin spots; frame retains about 75% dark orig case colors that were traditionally muted; cyl retains about 75% thin orig blue mixed with light patina and has sharp edge wear with a light cyl line. Overall cyl shows about 98% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 70-75% orig silver, stronger on the front strap. Grip has a chipped left toe otherwise shows moderate wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Case is sound showing light storage and handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; lining in the lid is extremely fine, strong and bright; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil in the revolver recess. Flask retains about 90% strong orig finish, mold is battered on the right side, otherwise is fine with crisp cavities and a dark brass patina. Other accessories are fine. (WG-068) 4-51051 JR500 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2013

2014
$19,550.00

RARE CASED BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2147. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 5 chambers with its orig, crisp safety pin and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Cyl has rnd stop notches and left hand panel marked in tiny letters “COLTS PATENT” the same size as is on the frame, over the matching SN. The silver plated, square back, brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with obscured number in the backstrap or buttstrap channels. Although the grip has no visible number, there is little doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Accompanied by a green velvet lined, mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an early dbl sided eagle flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, a small tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. The Baby Dragoon was Colt’s first attempt at a pocket sized revolver after the cessation of production of the Paterson line. It was introduced near the beginning of the great Westward expansion and the 49er miners where it became extremely popular. These little revolvers, in a variety of bbl lengths, saw hard & continuous service from introduction right through the Civil War, well into the 1870s. They are rarely found today with any orig finish and cased examples are extremely rare. There were fewer than 15,000 of these little revolvers produced 1847-1850. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, except grip as noted. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a couple of scratches with some minor flaking and some light nicks around the wedge slot; frame retains 80-85% orig case colors which are traditionally muted; hammer retains mottled, dark case colors; cyl retains 65-70% orig blue and shows about 95% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking; trigger guard retains strong silver on the trigger plate and front & rear ends of the trigger bow with the front strap a light brass patina; backstrap retains silver in sheltered areas and on the buttstrap. Grip has chipped toes with light wear on the edges and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has three fine cracks across the lid, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; lining in the lid is lightly faded & soiled; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil under the revolver and a large stain under the flask area; flask retains about 95% strong orig finish; mold is equally new with a few light nicks & dings; cap tin is fine. (WG-019) 4-51052 JR499 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2014

2015
$0.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 85303. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Bbl is made without rammer. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 5 chambers with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has SN in backstrap channel. There were about 4,000 of these rammerless model 1849 revolvers produced, scattered over much of the total production. They were made in several different variations with 3″ & 4″ bbls, small & large trigger guards and two different frame styles. They represent a very small portion of the approx. 325,000 model 1849 pocket revolvers produced 1850-1873. Being a small and easily concealed revolver they usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This is one of the finest Wells Fargo models extant. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig finish with bright bbl blue showing only faint sharp edge wear and a few nicks around the wedge slot. Frame retains virtually all of its orig, naturally muted case colors, as does the hammer. Top edge of hammer has turned dark. Screws are fine and retain most of their orig fire blue. Cyl is also fine and retains about 75% thin orig blue and shows about 98% crisp stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & backstrap retain virtually all of their strong, orig plating. Grip is sound, showing very light edge wear and retains about all of its bright, orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. Has been shot, but very little. (WG-020) 4-51053 JR364 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2015

2016
$9,200.00

WONDERFUL CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 418. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brasspin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated, small guard brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a fine blue velvet lined, English mahogany casing with empty brass plaque in the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a Dixon “COLTS POCKET FLASK” brass and copper bag shaped flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter and straight legs, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a large tin of Eley’s caps and an all metal cleaning rod in its compartment at the rear. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 11,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1853-1857. Mr. Wilson indicates that this is the second model and is of a series probably made up of Hartford produced parts and is without beveled edge on the loading cutout. These London Pocket Model Colts are quite scarce, especially cased examples and those with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Collection; Herb Glass; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. bbl retains about 30% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; rammer and handle retain about all of their orig case colors, strong and bright on the pivot; frame & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, lightly faded on the left recoil shield and turned a little dark on top edge of hammer; trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver plating; cyl retains about 60-65% orig blue and shows about 98% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; all 5 safety pins are crisp and serviceable; grip is sound with a couple small nicks and retains virtually all of its crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Case has a couple grain checks in the lid otherwise is sound with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior is strong and bright in the lid with very light soil; lining in the bottom is lightly faded with light soil from contact with the bbl, hammer spur and edge of the grip; flask retains about 98% orig finish; mold has some light flaking on the legs otherwise appears to be new and unused; other accessories are fine. (WG-23) 4-51054 JR373 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2016

2017
$11,500.00

CASED LATE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 307014. Cal. 31, blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1 line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “31 CAL” Cyl is 6 chambers with stage coach holdup scene roll marking and has all 6 safety pins prominent and serviceable. The large guard brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an original, burgundy velvet lined, mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle and stars flask, a brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a sealed packet of 6 combustible cartridges. It appears that this revolver was produced in about 1868, at the height of the great westward migration when any repeating firearm was in great demand. These little revolvers were extremely popular and remained so well into the 1870’s, until being supplanted by cartridge firearms. Cased examples are scarce and those with high original finish are very scarce. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip, except rammer which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 95% glossy org blue with only light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; rammer & handle retain most of their org case colors, bright on the pivot; frame retains brilliant case colors on the sides lightly to moderately faded on the recoil shields; hammer retains brilliant case colors on the sides and rear edge, faded on top edge; cyl retains about 95% glossy orig blue and shows about 99% stage coach hold-up scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver plating with only sharp edge wear on the toe; grip is sound with a few of small nicks and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting; case has a grain crack in the lid, otherwise is sound, showing light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil inside the lid & moderate soil in the bottom; flask is near new & other accessories are extremely fine; cartridge packet is extremely fine. (WG-022) 4-51055 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2017

2018
$0.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 114226. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2 line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has 5 chambers with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking and all 5 safety pins mostly serviceable. The silver-plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an extremely rare, orig, fluted lid Colt mahogany casing with blue velvet lined interior. Bottom has the very rare contour partition to fit this revolver. Case also contains a fine single sided eagle & stars flask, a brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, a green label “W. & C. Eley” tin of caps and a functioning key. This revolver appears to have been made in about 1856, during the height of the great westward migration when any revolver was in great demand. The ’49 pocket revolver was the successor to the baby dragoon and was immediately adopted by the buying public. These revolvers usually saw hard & continuous service under harsh circumstances, usually with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Cased examples are especially rare and the contoured, fluted lid cases are exceptionally rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with some light flaking, mostly on the left side. Rammer pivot retains brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors for this model which is notorious for having muted case colors. Cyl retains 88-90% strong orig blue with about 99% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver plating, showing only sharp edge wear on the trigger guard & front strap with some very fine pimpling on the back strap and wear at the heel. Grip is sound with only a couple of small nicks and retains all of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with about 75% of its orig paper covering on the bottom. Lining inside the lid is strong & bright with very light soil. Bottom is lightly faded with moderate soil from contact with the revolver cyl & grip and also from the flask. There is moderate damage from the front sight. (WG-021) 4-51056 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2018

2019
$63,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVERS MARKED FOR THE LONDON MARKET.

SN 296885 & 296915. Cal. 31. Revolvers are identical with 5″ oct bbls, brass pin front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. Left side of frames are marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guards are marked “31 CAL”. Cyls have 6-chambers with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Both revolvers have large guard blued steel trigger guards and backstraps that contain varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Both revolvers have British proofs on left sides of bbl lugs & cylinders. Serial numbers on bottom of revolvers are all accompanied by a small “L” which indicates that they were destined for the Colt London Agency. Revolvers were not disassembled to check for matching numbers. Accompanied by an extraordinary brass bound, green felt lined, English mahogany casing with scalloped, mortised brass corners and brass reinforcements on the bottom corners. It has a bullseye brass lifting handle in the lid and sliding latches on the front with a mortised brass lock. Interior has an orig Colt directions for loading and cleaning label inside the lid, held in place by 4 brass tacks and green thread. Bottom is compartmented for the two revolvers, a rare Dickson bag flask marked on the top “COLTS POCKET FLASK” that has a graduated spout, 2 blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” molds with sprue cutters, marked on the right sides “31 PKT”, 2 L-shaped nipple wrenches, 2 large lacquered tins of Eley’s caps, 2 blue steel wire cleaning rods, a small pewter oil bottle and a spare lock bolt/trigger return spring. Although the Model 1849 was produced in fairly large quantities, few were shipped to England and of those extremely few were sold as pairs and are almost never found dbl cased, especially in new unfired condition, such as these. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, new and unfired, retaining virtually all of their crisp orig factory finish with bright glossy blues and brilliant case colors. Bbls show a couple small spots of sharp edge wear with tiny flaking on right side of each bbl lug; both grips are equally new and show all their orig varnish; cylinders show 99% plus stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; #296915 has a light cyl line; trigger guards and backstraps also show bright glossy blue with a small nick on #296915. Case has three grain checks on the bottom, otherwise is sound with light storage and handling, nicks & scratches and a series of small rnd hammer marks on the left front top corner; interior is clean & bright with only light soil under the revolvers and with light damage from front sights; accessories are equally bright and new; cap tins are probably old replacements and show soil, nicks & scratches. Very likely when these revolvers were imported from England, the orig cap tins were left behind. This is truly an exceptional and rare set, the likes of which are unlikely to ever been encountered again. (WG-058) 4-51057 JR521 (90,000-150,000) – Lot 2019

2020
$23,000.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6291. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. left side of frame as a small “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5-chambers and stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc ivory grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Revolver is beautifully engraved in donut style, probably by Gustave Young, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frame and with matching patterns about 3/5 up the bbl and on the rammer pivot. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved to match with a fan pattern at top of backstrap. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose, fish scale patterns on top edge & sides of spur with hand checkered spur. All 4 SN’s on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies this revolver was to receive special attention for engraving. Accompanied by a spectacular orig, brass bound Colt casing that has an empty plaque in the lid with mortised brass corners, brass reinforcements on the bottom corner and a mortised brass lock in the front. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a blued steel 2-caivty “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, a sgl sided eagle and stars, “COLTS PATENT” flask, a packet of 5 combustible cartridges, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, and a functioning key. Bottom is originally oilcloth covered. There were about 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1861-1873. They were mostly produced during the Civil war and remained in service throughout the war well into the 1870’s & 80’s until supplanted by cartridge revolvers. They generally saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Cased examples are very rare and engraved cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip, cyl spindle is unnumbered or perhaps has had the number obliterated by cleaning. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer and handle retain faint case colors in sheltered areas. Frame retains traces of case colors, being mostly a gray metal patina. Cyl retains about 25% blue in the rebated area with the balance a gray/brown patina and shows about 75% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap are mostly a medium brass patina with silver on the trigger plate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has grain check in the lid and a couple more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about 85% orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil under the revolver and damage from the front sight. Flask retains 65-70% strong orig finish and the mold about 90% orig blue. Cartridge packet and cap tin are fine, other accessories are fine. (WG-029) 4-51058 JR502 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2020

2021
$14,375.00

SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 21965. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” & left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is half fluted & rebated with 5 chambers and all 5 safety pins serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle & stars Colt flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a full sealed packet of 5 combustible skin cartridges, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms there were about 28,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873. This revolver appears to have been produced in about 1863, during the height of the Civil War when any type of revolver was in great demand. Although there are no known military contracts for this model of Colt, it’s a safe bet that the majority of the production before the end of the war were private purchase & used during the Civil War. After the war they remained in service, primarily on the Western frontier and are rarely found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a small chemical spot with a few tiny nicks. Rammer handle retains brilliant case colors. Frame retains strong case colors on the sides, lightly faded, with moderately faded colors on recoil shields. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors. Cyl retains about 85% strong blue, showing sharp edge wear & thinning over the chambers, all 5 safety pins are serviceable. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their strong orig silver-plate finish. Grip is sound with 1 small spot of black stain on the left side at the frame, otherwise is nearly flawless and retains about all of its crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Inside the lid is lightly faded with some minor staining from contact with the revolver. Bottom is moderately faded & lightly soiled with light damage from the front sight & hammer spur. Flask has a broken spring, otherwise is as new. Mold is battered on both sides & bottom, but retains about 90% crisp orig blue, other accessories are fine. (WG-030) 4-51059 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2021

2022
$9,200.00

VERY RARE CASED COLT ROOT 1855 MODEL 1A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 268. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-7/16″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. Rammer handle is octagonal shaped. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, 1-pc, varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig brown velvet lined mahogany Colt casing, compartment in the bottom for the revolver and a bow legged “COLTS PATENT” brass 2-cavity mold with bright steel sprue cutter. Other accessories are not present. This is the first of the Colt Root series and the lowest production with only 384 produced in two different styles. Very few of this model survive today in any condition, especially with orig finish. These little revolvers were quite popular with both ladies and gentlemen as concealment pistols and usually saw hard service. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue mixed with flaked areas that are a light patina; cyl retains traces of blue, being mostly a blue/gray patina and shows about 65-70% Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking; grip shows moderate wear with a few dings & scratches, otherwise is sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in the bottom and sound partitions; mold is extremely fine. (WG-051) 4-51060 JR520 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2022

2023
$10,350.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Please Note: The estimate should read $12,500-$17,500

FINE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 5036. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address with pointing hand motif. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Mounted with nicely figured varnished walnut 1-pc grip. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a straight legged brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a dbl sided eagle & stars, 28 cal. size flask and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This model Root revolver was one of the highest production of the series, but it is rarely found with high orig finish. They were very popular with the public as pocket pistols for gentlemen and muff pistols for ladies. They generally saw very hard use. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, grip was not removed to check for matching number. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear; rammer handle retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot; hammer retains case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a gray patina; cyl has been fired and shows fine pitting around the nipple recesses; overall retains about 90% thinning orig blue and shows about 98% Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking; grip is crisp with 1 or 2 tiny nicks and retains about all of its crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with faint nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; interior is very lightly faded with very light soil in the bottom, solid partitions; accessories are fine. (WG-052) 4-51061 JR519 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2023

2024
$0.00

CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 3 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 27375. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 5-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. Cyl is full fluted with 5-chambers and it is mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig, dark green velvet lined colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a bowlegged “COLT’S PATENT” blued steel mold with sprue cutter that has a “K” inspector initial on the right side, a root sized eagle & stars dbl sided flask, small tin of Hick’s caps that has rupoussed top and bottom and an “L” shaped screwdriver for a later pistol. Revolver was not disassembled to check for matching numbers. These little revolvers were very popular as pocket and hideout guns and saw service through the Civil war well into the 1870s. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue and the frame about 80-85% orig blue with some candy striping on both sides and screw driver halos around the side plate screws with scratches by the hammer; backstrap retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue gray patina; grip is sound with a few minor nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bore could not be checked. Case has a grain check in the bottom otherwise is sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining inside the lid is strong with dark color, bottom is lightly to moderately faded with heavy soil from contact with revolver. Flask and mold are fine to very fine. (WG-053) 4-51062 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2024

2025
$10,350.00

SCARCE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6251. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Cyl is usual 5-chambers and is full fluted. Mounted with very nicely figured, 1-pc, smooth walnut grip. Accompanied by an authentic burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “31 PKT”, a packet of 6 combustible cartridges, an L-shaped screwdriver, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. There were about 5,500 of this model produced in two bbl lengths, this being the more scarce. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, grip was not checked. Overall retains about 90% glossy orig blue with muzzle end and minor sharp edge wear; backstrap shows moderate flaking, cyl is moderately flaked and retains about 80% glossy orig blue; grip is fine with very light sharp edge wear and a rub spot on the left side and overall retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is sound with a couple small scrapes on the top, light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish; lining in the lid is lightly faded with light soil; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil under the revolver; accessories are fine. (WG-054) 4-51063 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2025

2026
$0.00

SCARCE CASED COLT ROOT 1855 MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 12837. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, tall brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with stage coach holdup scene roll marking and cyl pin retaining screw through the side. Mounted with 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by a rare, orig, Colt burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing that has the rare contoured partition in the bottom for the revolver, an early dbl sided eagle flask and a bow legged brass, “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with bright steel sprue cutter and a green label tin of Hick’s caps. There were about 3,000 of these revolvers produced in 2 bbl lengths, which makes them a rather scarce item. These revolvers were very popular in their day and usually saw hard service and are seldom found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, grip was not removed to check for matching number. Overall retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue with some light flaked areas on the bbl and cyl; cyl shows fine pitting around the nipple recesses and overall retains about 70-75% orig blue and shows about 93-95% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; trigger & hammer retain strong, bright case colors; grip is sound with only a couple tiny nicks & retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. Case has a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual storage and handling nicks & scratches, some heavy creases in the lid and retains about 90% orig varnish. Lining in the lid is strong and bright with light staining from contact with the revolver cyl; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil under the revolver, partitions are solid; flask is good to very good; mold is extremely fine and cap tin is fine. (WG-055) 4-51064 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2026

2027
$25,300.00

VERY RARE COLT FIRST VARIATION MODEL 1860 RICHARDS SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH 12-STOP CYLINDER.

SN 1612. Cal. 44 COLT. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with checkered 1/2 moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channels. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with the unusual feature of 12 stop notches in the rebated area. This was an experiment which would have allowed the cyl to be locked by the lock bolt half way between chambers for safety. Unfortunately, the notches over the chamber area occasionally wore through creating a dangerous situation. Conversion ring has an integral rear sight with loading gate that has internal spring and detent. Conversion ring, loading gate and cyl spindle have assembly number “310”. This revolver is one of the early versions assembled from previously unused percussion parts and thus was a manufactured revolver, not a conversion. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 9,000 of this model revolver produced during the period 1873-1878, of which only a few were fitted with 12-stop cylinders. Undoubtedly, many of those were later converted to conventional cylinders with 6 stops. This was Colts first offering of the bored-through cyl in large caliber and was immediately adopted by the buying public for use on the American Frontier. They generally saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Accompanied by a very rare, full, sealed box, of U.S. Cartridge Co. 44 Cal. central fire cartridges marked on the label “COLT’S NEW BREECH-LOADING / ARMY REVOLVER” and has a line drawing of a Richards conversion revolver. Label is yellow with black lettering and has a kraft colored paper band. Each end of the box is marked “Calibre: / .44 / Colt’s Army Pistol”. PROVENANCE: Francis E. “Bud” Firth Collection; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge, which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas toward the breech end, over the top, from flaking, not wear; ejector housing retains about 95% glossy orig blue; frame, conversion ring, loading gate and hammer retain about 98% brilliant orig case colors, a little dark on the hammer; cyl retains about 90% orig blue, strong and glossy in the rebated area, a little thin on the major diameter and shows about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains about 35% silver with the balance a medium mustard patina; backstrap retains about 90% glossy orig blue, thinning toward the heel; grip has some chips in the edges and nicks & scratches with a few bruises and overall retains 93-95% glossy orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. Box of cartridges is sound and still sealed; label has a few minor losses on the right end with light soil and wear and is lightly faded; band is lightly foxed with light soil. (WG-008) 4-51092 JR512 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2027

2028
$17,250.00

RARE CASED COLT FIRST VARIATION MODEL 1860 RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 198214. Cal. 44 COLT. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug is mounted with an ejector housing and checkered half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” which is overstamped with the Frederick Von Oppen “C” and “RAMPANT COLT”. Von Oppen was employed by Colt as a representative in Belgium and in 1861 was transferred to London to act as Colt’s London agent. During his tenure, European copies of Colt firearms were being marketed as authentic, so Von Oppen purchased the small stamp as noted above and marked most of the firearms passing through the London agency with that mark. The silver plated, brass trigger guard and blue steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is the orig for this revolver and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Bottom of bbl and cyl have tiny British proofs. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 9,000 of these revolvers produced 1873-1878 with the majority of them manufactured from previously unused percussion parts. This revolver is one of the late manufactured 1860 Army revolvers that was converted. Accompanied by an orig, green felt lined, English oak casing with empty brass disk in the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an “L” shaped screw driver which is missing, an pewter oil bottle and a steel cleaning rod. Left front of the case has a cartridge block containing 59 rds of 44 Colt ammunition. This is Colts first successful model of conversion revolver utilizing the bored-through cyl for self contained center fire cartridges. They were immediately adopted by the buying public and usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish, cased examples are quite rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge, which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; frame and conversion ring contain virtually all of their orig case colors, lightly faded on the conversion ring and loading gate, brilliant on the frame and hammer; cyl retains about 20% orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains strong orig silver with front strap having silver at the toe, being mostly a light mustard patina; backstrap and buttstrap retains strong glossy blue, slightly thin in center of backstrap; grip is sound with very few, very light handling & storage nicks and retains virtually all of its bright orig varnish; mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired, but if so, very little. Case has a couple gouges in the top and grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining in the lid is bright and clean, with faint soil, probably an old re-line. Bottom is heavily faded with heavy soil in the revolver recess. Cartridge block is missing a small chip, ammo & accessories are fine. (WG-009) 4-51065 JR510 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2028

2029
$13,800.00

SCARCE TRANSITIONAL 2ND MODEL RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 196090. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame has the 1871-1872 patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Bbl lug has the percussion style loading cutout of the Richards conversion and the short conversion ring of the Richards-Mason conversion without integral sight, along with patent date markings on the frame. In addition it has the firing pin secured with 2-rivits in the hammer nose versus the firing pin in the conversion ring of the Richards conversion. There is no record of the actual numbers of these transitional pieces but they likely are very limited. There was about 9,000 Richards conversion revolvers and 2,100 Richards-Mason conversion revolvers, likely with only a few of the transitional pieces ever produced. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: About very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90-92% glossy orig blue, slightly thinned around the muzzle and left side. Ejector housing retains about 60% glossy orig blue. Frame, conversion ring, and hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors, lightly cleaned on left side. Hammer retains 30-40% orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina and shows about 98% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard retains about 60% strong orig silver and backstrap about 80-85% orig blue, a little thin in the center. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains virtually all of its crisp orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory blue in the chambers of the cyl & bore. One of the finest Richards/Richards-Mason conversion revolvers extant. (WG-010) 4-51093 JR358 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2029

2030
$20,125.00

SCARCE COLT RICHARDS-MASON SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 6119. Cal. 44 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address. Bbl is manufactured for this revolver, not a conversion and has a full length ejector housing attached to the right side that has a bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has the “1871-1872” patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. The silver plated steel trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Loading gate and cyl spindle have the assembly No. “410”. Cyl is rebated, usual 6-chambers and has lightly struck Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 2,100 of these scarce revolvers produced in 1877. All in the serial range of 5800 – 7900, overlapping with the Richards conversion model. These revolvers, like their predecessor were extremely popular and saw hard and continuous service, frequently with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This revolver is thought to be one of the finest of its type known. This revolver is pictured on pg. 199 of A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers, McDowell. PROVENANCE: Frances E. “Bud” Firth; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 50% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; frame, conversion ring and loading gate retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on sides of frame, moderately faded on recoil shield, loading gate and conversion ring; hammer retains brilliant case colors on the sides and rear edge, turned dark on top edge; cyl retains about 25% strong orig blue in the rebated area, turned to dark patina on the major diameter and shows about 60% Ormsby Naval battle scene marking; trigger guard retains traces or orig silver being mostly a gray metal patina; backstrap and buttstrap retain strong blue on the top flat and buttstrap being a gray metal patina in the center; grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear with a few light nicks in the finish and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little; chambers and bore retain most of their orig blue. This is truly an exceptional, high conditioned Richards-Mason revolver. (WG-011) 4-51094 JR513 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2030

2031
$14,375.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 908. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line block letter “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Hammer has the firing pin attached to the left side of the nose with 2 rivets. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there was a total of about 2,200 Model 1861 revolvers converted using the Richards-Mason style. Mr. Wilson estimates that there were only about 400 produced in rimfire and 1,800 in center fire. There were about 1,400 of the 2,200 revolvers produced out of previously unused parts and about 1,000 converted for the U.S. Navy all in the mid 1870s. These civilian revolvers were all sold, primarily to a population hungry for any cartridge repeating arm. Most all of them saw hard and continuous service on the American Frontier, well into the late 19th century and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge, which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains 80-90% glossy orig blue with the only losses over the to of the bbl at the cyl end from flaking, not wear. The loss areas are a smooth medium patina. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their strong, orig case colors showing light wear on the left recoil shield and loading gate. Top of edge of hammer has turned dark. Cyl retains about 60% flaked orig blue with the loss areas a medium to dark patina and shows about 98% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver plating, being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes, othewise is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. (WG-012) 4-51095 JR357 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2031

2032
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED BRACE OF THUER CONVERSION 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS.

SN 27164 & 29746. Cal. 36. Revolvers are virtually identical with blue and color case hardening, 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. Left sides of frames have a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulders of trigger guards are marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guards and backstraps contain 1-pc smooth ivory grips. Hammer noses have a hardened rnd insert and rammers are threaded for the small loading tool. Accompanied by an orig, green baize lined, Colt mahogany dbl casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the revolvers, a metal cartridge tin with orange label containing 8 orig Thuer cartridges, a tin of Thuer cartridge primers, a 4-pc set of reloading tools, an “L” shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver, a small punch and a brass and ebony cleaning rod with jag. Also included are 2 spare percussion cylinders, one with the last 3-digits of a SN “055” and the other “794”. The Thuer cyl on number “27164” has last 3-digits of matching serial number and assembly number is “13”. Cyl on “29746” also has last 3-digits of matching SN and assembly number “19”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 5,000 Colt revolvers converted to Thuer configuration in 6 different models including the 1861 Navy, during the period 1869-1872. While the Thuer was not Americas first experiment with center fire cartridges, they were Colt’s first production of self contained center fire cartridges which lead to more advanced designs once the Rollin White bored-though cyl patent has expired. This design was only marginally successful, but is truly a milestone in the development of cartridge arms. Single revolvers are quite rare and pairs such as this are extremely rare with cased sets, as found here, having only a few known. Case is slightly oversized for the 61 Navy, but a 60 Army fits fine. This exact set is pictured on page 111 of A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers By R. Bruce McDowell. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: #29164) Fine to very fine, all matching except grip, which was not examined. Bbl retains 40-50% flaked blue mixed with medium patina; rammer retains dark case colors, strong on pivot; frame and hammer retain about 96-97% brilliant case colors with a naturally thin spot on the left side; cyl retains about 70% strong blue on the rotating ring and a blue/brown patina on the major diameter and shows about 80% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains about 80% orig silver and the backstrap about 40%; grip is crisp, slightly shrunken with a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. #29746) Fine to very fine, bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; rammer and handle retain brilliant case colors; frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors, a little thin on top edge of hammer; cyl retains blue in sheltered areas on the ring being mostly a blue/brown patina and shows about 90% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard and backstrap retain 95-97% strong orig silver; grip is crisp with a lovely ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Percussion cyls are fine, one retains about 90% orig blue and the other is a blue/brown patina; cartridge tin is fine with bright label showing light wear and soil; cartridges are fine; primer tin is also very fine; loading tools and other accessories are equally fine. Case has 3 grain checks in the bottom and has shrunken lid with loose joints, otherwise is sound and retains about 90% orig varnish; interior is moderately faded with soil and moth damage; partitions are intact. Altogether an extremely rare and desirable cased set. (WG-014) 4-51096 JR523 (90,000-150,000) – Lot 2032

2033
$0.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 432. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, tall brass pin front sight that is a replacement and a 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame is marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Conversion is usual Richards style and is one of the approximate 3,800 revolvers manufactured from previously unused parts. These revolvers were produced in the period 1872-1873 and usually saw very hard service on the American Frontier and remained in service for many years until being completely replaced by center fire revolvers. They rarely are found today in complete orig configuration with high orig finish. Most usually they are near relic state. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a smooth dark patina. Frame, conversion ring, hammer retain about 99% brilliant orig case colors, turned a little dark on top edge of hammer. Cyl retains 50-60% orig blue with loss areas also flaked to a dark patina and shows about 98% crisp Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip shows light edge wear with 3 or 4 small dings on right side and overall retains about 97-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. (WG-047) 4-51066 JR359 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2033

2034
$17,700.00

SCARCE CASED RICHARDS CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.

SN 268. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated, half-fluted with 5 chambers. Firing pin is attached to left side of hammer nose with two rivets. Revolver is manufactured from previously unused percussion parts with a plugged rammer hole and large loading cutout. Conversion plate with loading gate has the assembly number “311” which number is also found on the cyl spindle. This series of revolvers was serial numbered in a separate range from 1 to about 19000 which also included the Pocket Navy series, which was in the majority. These conversion revolvers were extremely popular and continued in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by center fire revolvers. They are extremely rare with high orig finish and even more rare with orig casing. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a full 2-pc carton of early U.S. Cartridge Co. 38 Short rimfire ammo. Box has a black & white top label with red lettering and an orange band, printed on the sides “TARGET CARTRIDGES”. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% orig finish with crisp glossy blues and brilliant case colors with only very faint sharp edge wear and a couple of minor scratches, with flaking on the ejector housing; silver on front strap & trigger guard is a little thin from handling. Grip is crisp and retains 99%+ orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; appears to be new & unfired. Case has several grain checks in the lid and a couple more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with light soil and solid partitions; box of cartridges appears to be sealed showing light soil and four broken corners. (WG-013) 4-51097 JR498 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2034

2035
$9,200.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY ROUND BARREL CONVERSION.

SN 42853. Cal. 38 CF. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Right side of bbl lug has an ejector housing with half-moon bullseye ejector rod head. This bbl type was manufactured specifically for this model and was not a conversion. Left side of frame has 1871-1872 patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5-chambers and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Conversion is Richards style with loading gate and firing pin in the hammer nose secured with 2 rivets. Only about 6,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1873-1875 but they remained in service well into the next decade and even later. They were all quickly purchased by the American public who was hungry for a smaller, more compact revolver that still packed a punch. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl and ejector housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue showing light wear with some thinning on outer radius of ejector housing. Frame and hammer retain about 90% brilliant orig case colors, showing wear on left recoil shield and loading gate. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, moderately faded on top edge. Conversion ring is a gray metal patina. Cylinder retains about 90% orig blue, strong and bright in rebated area, thinning on the major diameter and shows about 98% stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking. Trigger guard & backstrap show silver plating in sheltered areas, being mostly a light mustard patina. Grip shows moderate edge wear and retains about 85% orig varnish with most of the losses on the right side. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. (WG-062) 4-51067 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2035

2036
$17,250.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 1496. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Right side of bbl lug has an ejector housing with half-moon, bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc army sized walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Hammer has the firing pin attached to the right side of the nose with 2 rivets. There was about 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1872-1873 and was the successor to the earlier Richards & Richard-Mason conversions of the 1816 Army. These revolvers were manufactured not converted. These revolvers were in great demand on the American Frontier by individuals from all walks of life and both sides of the law. They chambered the cartridge that was well established in the Henry Model 1860 and Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifles, which gave the user the advantage of having to carry only 1 type of ammunition for both arms. These early big bore revolvers usually saw very hard service. Very few survived today and are usually found as relics. They remained in service into the mid-1870s, until supplanted by the center fire cartridge revolver. Afterward, the majority of them were sold into Mexico and South America where the 44RF cartridge was still popular. Those revolvers that have been repatrioted to the U.S. are usually in relic condition. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly un-numbered. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with wear over the top of the bbl log. Ejector housing retains about 85% strong orig blue. Frame retains nearly all of its orig case colors, moderately faded on the left side, a little brighter on the right side with strong colors in sheltered areas. Hammer retains very bright case colors on the sides and rear edge turning silver on top edge. Cylinder retains about 50% thin orig blue and shows about 90% Ormsby Naval marking battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard shows silver plating only under the grip, being a medium mustard patina overall. Backstrap retains bright blue around top and on buttstrap being a blue/gray patina in the middle. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple small spots of pitting. A rare find with strong orig finish. (WG-045) 4-51068 JR356 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2036

2037
$34,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE, VERY EARLY COLT MODEL 1871-1872 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 41. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/4″ orig length rnd bbl with German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address with dashes. It has conventional right hand rifling. Breech end of bbl has an integral fixed, V-notch rear sight. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The blued steel trigger guard and backstrap contain a very nicely figured, varnished, flame grain 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Firing pin is mounted to the left side of the hammer nose with 2 rivets. Serial number was observed on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard and backstrap in large size font. Cyl is not numbered in the usual place on the outer diameter, but is numbered on the front face in tiny font, identical to the font on serial number “4” being sold elsewhere in this auction. These tiny numbers were also observed on the wedge, rear face of bbl lug, front face of frame between lug pins, right rear face of frame, right side of front strap and back strap. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. This revolver is pictured as figure 7-23 on pg. 296 of A Study of Colt Conversion and Other Percussion Revolvers, McDowell, with discussion and credit to the C.D. Terry Collection. This revolver is certainly one of the finest, early Open Tops anyone is likely to encounter. These early cartridge revolvers, the immediate predecessor to the renowned Single Army Revolver, usually saw very hard service. By the time of their introduction the rimfire cartridge was obsolete and this model did not sell well. The majority of the production was sold into Mexico and South America where the rimfire cartridge was still in extensive use. Those revolvers repatriated to the U.S. are almost universally in near relic condition frequently with cut bbls. PROVENANCE: C.D. Terry Collection; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue, showing light wear over the address area; ejector housing retains about 30% blue showing light wear and flaking to a medium patina; frame and hammer retain about 97-98% brilliant case colors, lightly faded on left recoil shield and loading gate; cyl retains about 60% thin orig blue overall and shows about 93-95% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard and backstrap retain about 95% glossy orig blue, a little thin on the trigger bow, front strap and center of backstrap; grip is sound showing light edge wear with a few light nicks and retains about 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. (WG-006) 4-51100 JR515 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2037

2038
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE PROTOTYPE COLT MODEL 1871-1872 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 4. Cal. 44 (appears to be 44 Russian as a 44 Colt will not chamber and a 44 Russian will). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address with dashes. Breech end of the bbl has an integral, fixed, V-notch sight. Right side if the bbl lug is mounted with an ejector housing that has half-moon bullseye ejector rod head. Bbl was made for this revolver and is not a conversion. It has conventional right hand twist rifling, not gain twist of the Model 1860. Frame is completely unmarked and was a specially made item for this revolver, not a conversion from another model. Hammer very closely resembles the ensuing Single Action Army style with integral conical firing pin and short checkered spur. Firing pin slot in the frame is also conical to accept this firing pin and could not have been converted from anything else. Cyl is new made with usual 6-chambers and extended integral bushing out the front. Grip frame is of un-plated brass and contains a 1-pc, Navy size, oil finished walnut grip and has No. “4” scratched in the backstrap channel and also stamped on the front edges where it meets the frame. The No. “4” is also found on the loading gate, inside the hammer, front face of cyl, rear face of bbl lug and scratched on right side of backstrap at the heel. Inside the front strap has 4 horizontal lines, which presumably is also the assembly number. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. This revolver is pictured on pg. 278 & 294 of A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers, McDowell, with credit to Francis E. “Bud” Firth. A nearly identical revolver is pictured as plate D on pg. 235 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson. The caption to that revolver identifies it also as cal. 44 center fire, with silver plated brass grip frame and a varnished Navy size grip. The caption further states “Believed to have been submitted to the U.S. Government for acceptance by the Ordnance Department”. Consignor has presented evidence of another nearly identical revolver with ivory grip sold recently. He states that there are 3 other examples known, all with English proofs, silver plated grip frames and varnished walnut grips. It is believed that this is the only example, of the total of 5 or 6 known, that is without English proofs. It is also believed that the revolvers sent to England were to test the market for the center fire cartridge. The rimfire ammunition available in England at that time was problematical and they apparently thought a center fire revolver could be successful. Apparently that did not prove to be so and this model was never produced in center fire. This is one of the most rare and high condition prototype Colts extant. Accompanied by NRA silver medal No. 292 and certificate awarded to Mr. C.D. Terry on April 30, 1989 at the St. Louis, MO annual NRA meeting. PROVENANCE: C.D. Terry Collection; Frances E. “Bud” Firth Collection; Fred Sweeney Collection; The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains 70-75% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina and with a couple small rubs; ejector housing is flaked to a dark patina on the outer radius; frame and hammer retain 99%+ orig case colors, brilliant on sides of the frame and hammer slightly faded on left recoil shield and top edge of hammer; cyl retains about 50-60% orig blue with the balance flaked to a dark patina; grip frame was never silver plated and is now a medium, mellow mustard patina; grip is sound with a couple minor nicks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new and unfired. (WG-007) 4-51098 JR514 (90,000-150,000) – Lot 2038

2039
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY RARE COLT PROTOTYPE MODEL 1871-1872 POCKET SIZED CENTER FIRE REVOLVER.

SN 8. Cal. 38 CF. Silver finish with 5-5/8″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. American address. Breech end of the bbl has a tiny dovetailed V-notch sight just at the end of the address. Right side of bbl lug is mounted with a small ejector housing that has a very nicely checkered half-moon ejector rod head. Bbl is a new manufactured item, not a conversion from another model. Frame is completely unmarked except for SN. Cyl is rebated with 5-chambers like the pocket Navy and has stage coach holdup scene roll marking. Frame & cyl are also new manufactured items, not conversions, with solid recoil shield recessed about 1/4″ for the cyl star wheel. The hammer is an identical miniature of the later Single Action Army revolver with conical firing pin and a conical recess in the frame. Frame has a loading gate at the right side with external tension spring. Brass grip frame has a large trigger guard and contains a 1-pc smooth ebony grip matching numbered to this revolver. Serial number “8” was observed on the frame, trigger guard, buttstrap and cyl spindle. Rear face of the bbl lug, wedge, loading gate and right rear face of frame have the tiny number “7”. Cyl appears to be unnumbered, but may have had a tiny number on the face, which is now obscured by pitting. Left side of bbl lug and cyl have tiny British proofs. An article by Harry C. Konde that appeared in the September 1964 guns magazine discussed another of these revolvers, SN “1” which is pictured with ivory grip and a 62 Police bbl versus the orig bbl on this revolver. Another picture, however, later in the article shows a revolver similar to this one. Page 234, illustration B of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, depicts 2 nearly identical revolvers, SN’s “1” & “2”. Caption reads “two of the limited group of arms believed made for testing the British and American market for this design of revolver”. Accompanying is a 2 pg letter by R.L. Wilson discussing this very revolver and its various features. He hypothesises that because of the British dislike of rimfire cartridges, Colt made up several of these revolvers that were hand carried to England for testing, probably in about 1872. Apparently nothing came of this test and this model was never placed into production. As of this writing it is still unknown how many of these revolvers were actually made, but, as Mr. Wilson speculated, probably no more than a dozen. From the available material it appears that only SN’s 1, 2 & 8 are known. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 90% strong orig silver plating with some dulling on the front and back straps; cyl retains about 85-90% orig silver finish and shows 70-75% stage coach holdup scene roll marking; grip is sound showing some light wear with a very few light scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of moderate to heavy pitting. This is undoubtedly an extremely rare gun that requires additional research. (WG-046) 4-51069 JR516 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 2039

2040
$12,980.00

SCARCE CASED COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 8193. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ round bbl, pin front sight & 1-Line New-York U.S. America address, Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the top date “July 25,1871”; left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 Cal”. Firing pin is attached to the left side of hammer nose with 2 rivets. The nickeled brass trigger guard and back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking and is without SN. Screws are all fire blued. Accompanied by a purple velvet lined mahogany casing that has a brass oval in the lid which is inscribed in period script “W.T. Binney”. Interior is form recessed for the revolver and has a compartment for a full box of very early U.S. Cartridge Co. .38 short Rimfire Cartridges. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 6,500 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1875. They, along with other similar arms were very poplar with the buying public for their small size with reasonably powerful cartridge. They remain in service well into the 1880’s or 1890’s until they were supplanted by more modern center fire revolvers. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus; all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and cyl as noted above; overall retains 96-97% strong orig nickel with some minor flaking on left side of frame & hammer with some very light flaking in one small area of the cyl; grip is sound with no visible flaws and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches with heat crazing and overall retains about all of its orig varnish; interior is heavily faded with staining in the lid from contact with the revolver cyl. Bottom retains strong purple under the revolver and cartridge box, otherwise is heavily soiled with staining and damage near the muzzle & cyl areas; cartridge box seal is broken but appears to be intact & full, moderately faded on top label. Scarce revolver with high original finish. (WG-48) 4-51070 JR375 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2040

2041
$3,540.00

SCARCE COLT 4-1/2″ POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 6058. Cal. 38 RF. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl. Brass pin front sight & 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Bbl is converted from percussion with plugged holes. Left side of frame has the 1871-1872 patent dates and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Conversion is in the Richards style with firing pin attached to the hammer nose with 2 rivets. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and has the stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. There were about 4,000 of these little revolvers produced in the period 1873-1875, mostly in their own serial range such as this one. They were in great demand nation-wide from citizens of all walks of life, especially those who wished to have an easily concealable handgun that had a reasonable “punch”. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge, which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains 65-70% flaked orig blue with the loss areas a light patina. Frame retains about 80% orig case colors, strong on the left side, brilliant on the right side and fading on the left recoil shield, turned gray on the loading gate. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on the sides and rear edge, lightly faded on top edge. Cyl retains traces of blue in the rebated area, being mostly a gray patina and shows about 70-75% stagecoach hold up scene with a few nicks & dings in one area. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of silver in the most sheltered areas being mostly a dark mustard patina. Grip is sound with chemically speckled varnish on the bottom edges & right side. Left side has a couple of small cuts and a few chemical speckles. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. (WG-049) 4-51071 JR362 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2041

2042
$3,450.00

COLT 3-1/2″ ROUND BARREL CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 311554. Cal. 38 CF. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has the 1871-1872 patent dates and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers & stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. There are about 6,000 of these revolvers produced during the period 1873-1880. They were made with orig bbls produced for this revolver, not conversion bbls. These little pocket sized revolvers were in use well into the mid 1880s and beyond and generally show hard service. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge, which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 10% orig blue, mostly around the wedge slots with the balance flaked, not worn, to a smooth, even, dark patina. Frame & hammer retain extraordinary, brilliant case colors. Trigger guard retains about 98% orig silver and the backstrap about 50%. Grip is sound, showing very light wear and retains about 98% crisp orig varnish. Cyl retains about 80% blue, stronger in the rebated area, flaking on the major diameter and shows about 98% stagecoach hold up scene. Crisp mechanics, very bright, shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. (WG-050) 4-51072 JR363 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2042

2043
$23,000.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE PISTOL.

SN 1809. Cal. 41 RF. Silver and gold finish with 3″ rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 4-chamber cloverleaf shaped cyl. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips, matching numbered to this pistol. Frame and bbl are silver finish and cyl & hammer are gold finish. Frame and bbl are matching numbered, cylinders in these early cloverleafs are not marked with serial numbers but do carry an assembly number. This one carries an assembly number 1719. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with a fine zig-zag border and dot & diamond patterns on the front of the frame and trigger sheath. Bbl is matching engraved with a diamond & dot border around the muzzle. Backstrap is engraved with a spider web pattern at the top and geometric patterns down the backstrap. Accompanied by an orig Colt rosewood casing, that is blue velvet lined and French fitted in the bottom for the revolver, a wire cleaning rod in a slot in the back edge and a functioning key. Left front has a Mahogany cartridge block containing 22 orig cartridges. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 7500 cloverleaf pistols produced 1871-1875. Very few were engraved and even less of those were cased. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig silver finish on the frame and bbl, thin and showing brass on the backstrap. Cyl and hammer retain virtually all of their orig gold wash, a little thin on the hammer. Grips are crisp with no visible flaws and show great fire and iridescent colors. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Case is sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with stronger colors under the revolver and shows staining and soil from contact with the revolver inside the lid. Ammunition is fine. (WG-031) 4-51073 JR505 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2043

2043a
$24,150.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 1ST MODEL NEW LINE 32 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 9801. Cal. 32 RF. Nickel finish with 2-1/4″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight with 2-line address. Base pin, trigger, screws & edges of hammer are fire-blued. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver has nearly full coverage New York style, foliate arabesque pattern engraving with very fine pearled background, probably by Gustave Young. Accompanied by an extremely rare, leather covered, trunk style factory casing that is pale blue velvet lined with blue satin hinge covering, recessed in the bottom for the revolver. It has a sculpted cartridge block in the left front containing 25 cartridges. In the back it has its orig steel, L-shaped cleaning rod/screwdriver. Although this revolver was the second highest production of the New Line series. It is very rarely encountered engraved and is exceedingly rare with orig case. They were very popular during their day in the 1870s & 1880s and usually saw hard service. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 97-98% crisp orig nickel with only one small spot on the bottom of frame and a couple of tiny spots on top strap; trigger, hammer, cyl pin & screws retain bright fire blue. Grips are sound, showing no visible flaws and have great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired but if so, very little. Case is extremely fine with a few minor scuffs and a couple of minor scratches and retains about all of its crisp, russet brown finish; interior is heavily faded with stained areas from contact with the revolver; cartridges are dark copper color. (WG-032) 4-51074 JR497 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2043a

2044
$3,747.85

SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND MODEL NEW LINE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 53308. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 2-1/4″ flat sided bbl with half moon front sight, 2-line address and “COLT NEW 22” etched panel on the left side. Cyl is 7 chambers with long flutes & rear face stop notches. Mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead pearl grips. Revolver is lightly engraved in New York style with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. Top strap & top of bbl have double dot patterns and sides of the bbl have zig-zag patterns. Back strap is engraved in geometric patterns. Cyl is engraved on lands between flutes in a geometric zig-zag pattern. Screws & edge of the hammer are fire blued. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig nickel and bright fire blue. Appears to be new & unfired. Grips are crisp and retain great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, brilliant, shiny bore. (WG-033) 4-51075 JR365 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2044

2045
$4,600.00

SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 38 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 1592. Cal. 38 RF Long. First model with short cyl flutes & stop notches on the outer diameter. Blue & color case hardened with 2-1/4″ tapered rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight & 2-line address without patent markings and “COLT NEW 38” etched panel on left side. Left side of frame, below cyl opening, is marked “38 CAL”. Mounted with 2-pc, varnished rosewood birdhead grips that have last 3 digits of matching SN inside each grip. Rear face of cyl also has last 3 digits of matching SN. Screws, cyl pin & edges of hammer have bright fire blue, sides of hammer are bright. There are only about 3,200 1st model revolvers produced during the period 1874-1880. These small revolvers were in great demand for their ease of concealment and reasonably powerful punch. They are rarely found today with orig finish or legible etched panel. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips, appears to be new & unfired with crisp, glossy blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are sound showing extremely light wear on the sharp edge and retain about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. (WG-034) 4-51076 JR369 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2045

2046
$5,462.50
Revised: 2/25/2014

Additional Information: Lot is accompanied by two letters from noted collector/dealer Arnold Chernoff describing the gun and relating that this exact gun was de-accessioned  from the Museum of CT History in Hartford, having originally been part of the Colt’s Patent Firearms Company Collection – Inventory # 439.

RARE CASED 1ST MODEL COLT OPEN TOP 22 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 445. Cal. 22. Rare 1st model with 2-7/8″ blued bbl, German silver half moon front sight and 2-line address. Right side of bbl has attached ejector with checkered half moon ejector rod head. Frame is silver-plated brass & cyl is blued with usual 7 chambers. Mounted with very nicely figured, varnished 2-pc, birdhead rosewood grips that have matching SN inside each grip. Hammer, screws & trigger are fire blued. Accompanied by an orig, red felt lined, mahogany casing that is partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a wire metal cleaning rod, an empty box for Peter’s 22 short cartridges & a functioning key. Although this model was produced in fairly large numbers, the 1st model with ejector & high spur hammer are quite rare and cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig silver with one chemical streak on the side plate. Cyl retains about 95% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound, showing light sharp edge wear with ding on the right side and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, needs old dried oil cleaned, bright shiny bore with 2 or 3 small spots of pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled inside the lid. Bottom is moderately faded & soiled with one small area of moth damage. Partitions are solid. Cleaning rod is fine, cartridge box is fair. (WG-035) 4-51077 JR370 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2046

2047
$4,312.50

RARE ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP SMALL BORE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 45678. Cal. 22. Standard model with sloping hammer spur nickel finish with 2-3/8″ bbl, tiny front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Frame is open top style with “22 CAL” on left side below the cyl. Mounted with 2-pc birdhead smooth pearl grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Cyl has 7 chambers with last 2 digits of matching SN on rear face. Although this little revolver was produced in large numbers very few were engraved and of those extremely few remain today with any orig finish. They were extremely popular with ladies & gentlemen who required a small, easily concealable short range revolver. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 99% plus orig nickel, appears to be unfired. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with a couple small spots of pitting. (WG-036) 4-51078 JR366 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2047

2048
$4,312.50

RARE COLT OPEN TOP 1ST MODEL SMALL BORE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 1273. Cal. 22. Rare 1st model open top with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with rare attached ejector housing that has checkered half moon ejector head. Hammer is all fire blued with high spur. Cyl has usual 7 chambers and it is mounted with nicely figured 2-pc, birdhead walnut grips that have matching SN inside each grip. Screws, trigger & hammer are all fire blued. Accompanied by an orig pink & burgundy, 2-pc cardboard box for this model revolver. Although the open top pocket model 22 revolver was produced in large quantities, the early model with ejector is very rare and seldom encountered, especially with orig finish. Boxes are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with the only losses on sides of the frame, primarily around the side plate and a scratch on the right side. Both sides have some fine pimpling. Bbl & cyl retain crisp nickel. Grips are sound, showing light sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp bright, shiny bore. Box shows heavy edge wear with moderate to heavy soil and a repaired break in the edge of the bottom, otherwise is fine. (WG-065) 4-51079 JR367 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2048

2049
$3,540.00

SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 30 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 7696. Cal. 30 RF. Standard model, blue & color case hardened with 2-1/4″ rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT NEW 30” etched panel on left side. Cyl has long flutes, 5 chambers and matching SN on rear face. Mounted with nicely figured, 2-pc, birdhead rosewood grips, matching numbered to this revolver. There were about 11,000 of this model revolver produced in the period 1874-1876 in 2 bbl lengths, this being the most common. These little revolvers were very popular with ladies & gentlemen, especially gamblers, who wished to have an easily concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue and the frame about 98% brilliant case colors, faded on the back strap. Cyl retains about 65-70% glossy orig blue with 2 areas of flaking on lands between the flutes. Hammer, screws & cyl pin retain about all of their orig fire blue, hammer is bright on sides. Grips are sound showing light sharp edge wear and retain nearly all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new & unfired. (WG-061) 4-51080 JR368 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2049

2050
$17,000.00

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 119138. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing hast last 4 digits of matching SN, which is also found on the cyl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the inspector initials “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date “1887” and the right side a “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials. The “DFC” sub-inspector initials also appear on bottom of bbl, frame, cyl, and bottom left edge of grip. This revolver was part of the 11th contract for 2,000 guns, completed by March 1887. Capt. Butler’s inspectors cartouche is the only one known without a border. The fact that this revolver remains in a completely orig configuration shows that it probably remained with a Militia unit during the recalls of the 1890s and the early 20th century, where several thousand Cavalry Colts were recalled, had their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″ and were refurbished before being issued as artillery revolvers. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue, showing holster wear and some minor flaking. Orig “feathers” are visible on both sides of the front sight and ejector housing stud. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas having mostly lost its red and blue hues. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides and rear edge turned dark on top. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright blue in most areas, being a blue/brown patina on the front and back straps. Cylinder retains bright blue in the flutes with thin blue, turning brown on the outer diameter. Screws are all fine and retain most of their orig fire blue. Grip is sound with some minor battering on the bottom edges, shows light wear and retains about 90% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting. (WG-043) 4-51081 JR353 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2050

2051
$28,000.00

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE A.P. CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 16610. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line script letter address with serifs. Bottom of bbl, under ejector housing has last 4-digits of matching SN. Ejector housing is 1st type with Bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Mounted with an oil finish 1-pc walnut grip that has last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a crisp “APC” (A. P. Casey) inspector cartouche. Mr. Casey’s small “C” is also found on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap, cyl, and bottom right edge of grip. The Casey inspected series of Cavalry revolvers were produced between December 1874 and March 1875 and were primarily issued to front line Cavalry units including replacement revolvers for the 7th Cavalry after the Custer massacre. It seems very likely that the majority of the Casey inspected Colt were issued to other units fighting Indians, including the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments. There is also the possibility that this revolver was issued to a Militia unit where it remained during the recalls of the 1890’s and early 20th century. During those recalls several thousand Cavalry revolvers were returned to Springfield arsenal and Colt where their bbls were cut to 5-1/2″ and they were refurbished. There is also a distinct possibility that this revolver may have been lost or stolen from a field unit or even may have belonged to a high ranking officer where it saw little use. Regardless it has remained in orig configuration as it left Colt. Accompanied by an orig 12 pack of Frankford Arsenal cartridges dated August 1874. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 95-96% strong orig blue, showing light muzzle edge wear and a series of small scratches with some thinning on the left side. Each side of the bbl by the front sight and ejector stud shows strong orig feathers. Ejector housing retains about 90% orig blue, strong in the gullets thinning on the outer radius. Frame and hammer retain 93-95% strong, bright, orig case colors with sharp edge wear and light fading on front sides of frame, left recoil shield and loading gate. Top edge of hammer has turned dark. Trigger guard retains strong blue in sheltered areas, thinned on front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 90% strong orig blue with some candy striping and light flaking on backstrap. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Chambers of the cyl and bore retain strong orig blue. (WG-042) 4-51082 JR354 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2051

2052
$29,900.00

VERY FINE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 111060. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly dinged full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with 1-pc Ivory grip that is constructed in the orig factory manner of 2-pcs of Ivory attached to 2 wooden spacers to create the 1-pc grip. Engraved in New York style by Cuno Helfricht with about “B” coverage well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Engraving extends over the top strap, both sides of the bbl, and each side of the muzzle. Top of the backstrap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s fan panel with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap and at the heel. Screws, trigger and base pin are all fire blued. Hammer is color case hardened. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 with 5-1/2″ bbl “soft” finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 14, 1884 in a 6 gun shipment. Under remarks the letter states that the word “soft” indicates that the frame and loading gate were not case hardened before it was shipped so that it could be engraved outside of the factory. This revolver was produced in 1884 at a time when the West was still wild and firearms were daily use working tools. Most likely this revolver was a special presentation to someone of importance or belonged to a wealthy individual. The fact that is shows very little use, lends credibility to the latter speculation. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Shows very little use, having been fired, but not very much. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel with a small flaked area left side of bbl and dulling on the ejector housing and backstrap. Cylinder shows light nickel loss from holster wear around the front edge, otherwise retains most of its strong orig nickel. Grip has several age lines but is sound with a smooth mellow Ivory patina. Screws, trigger and base pine retain about all of their orig fire blue. Hammer retains about all of its strong orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, with some fine frosting. (WG-005) 4-51099 JR352 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2052

2053
$3,680.00

EARLY FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT 1878 HAMMER GUN WITH TUBE SET AND CASE.

SN 261. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine twist bbls are marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on concave rib. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with front action sidelocks that have serpentine high spurred rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with line borders. Lockplates are marked “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.” Top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard are charcoal blued. Trigger guard has SN at grip. Plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over blued steel buttplate. There is point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (I Mod), right -.019 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by aluminum Nasco case lined in green velvet, with bottom compartment for action and bbls, with Briley tube sets for 20 ga. and 28 ga. in top compartment. Case also contains choke tubes and wrench for the tube set, and a leather hand protector. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 90% orig brown, darkening overall. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, and browning on bottom. Lockplates and hammers retain approx 70% of their orig vibrant case color. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger plate is excellent, with some flaking. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks have a number of light marks, and scratches in their orig oil finish. Buttplate retains over 80% of its orig charcoal blue. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Left hammer retaining nut is missing. Case is very fine with some soiling and bumps. Interior cloth is excellent, near new, as are choke tubes and accessories. A fine early ’78 Colt, most saw exceptionally hard use. 4-51083 MGM291 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 2053

2054
$0.00

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT 1878 HAMMER GUN.

SN 18191. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls are marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on concave rib with unusual doll’s head extension (per factory letter). Case hardened top lever action is fitted with front action sidelocks that have serpentine high spurred rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with line borders and sprays of unusual broad bodied scroll. Lockplates are marked “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.” Top lever, trigger plate and trigger guard are charcoal blued. Trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Nicely figured and lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber buttplate with rampant Colt logo. There is point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley type release. The doll’s head extension, engraving, and fancy wood were furnished at a cost of an additional $85.00 (per factory letter). Bore diameter: left-.790, right -.785. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.048, right -.048. Drop at heel: 3-1/2″, drop at comb: 2-3/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming configuration and stating that gun was shipped Oct. 8, 1890. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% brilliant orig Damascus finish, silvering lightly overall, and with a few areas showing cleaning over some pinprick pitting. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, and on bottom, which has considerable browning. Lockplates and hammers retain nearly all of their orig vibrant case color. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger plate is excellent, with some scratches. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks have a number of minor marks, bumps, and scratches in their orig oil finish. A 3/8″ x 5/8″ chip is missing from toe of buttplate, with some damage to wood. Bores are excellent with some light frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. A very fine ’78 Colt, most saw exceptionally hard use. 4-51118 MGM261 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2054

2055
$58,650.00

RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1948. Cal. 31. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, steel pin front sight with integral magazine tube. Top flat is marked in one line “PATENTED FEB. 14. 1854 / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips numbered to this pistol. Frame is wonderfully engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background terminating in central left panel with a dogs head that is most unusual, probably from the Nimschke shop with various other patterns on the top three flats of the frame and by the hammer slot. Back strap is engraved to match. SN was observed on right side of butt strap under the grip, on the lever, inside the grips, inside each sideplate and on all visible internal parts. Very few of these guns were custom engraved. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 60% of their strong orig blue finish, with balance turning dull with staining. Frame retains over 90% strong orig silver finish with the front & back strap showing over 90% silver finish also. Engraving is well defined and discernible as can be seen in photos. Ivory grips are sound and solid with several small age cracks and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, crisp rifling discernible in bore. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-51139 JS38 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2055

2056
$17,250.00

EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOL.

SN 440. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight with fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Bbl marking is in 2-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN is found on the left side of the butt strap under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms there were only 850 of these rare pistols produced 1857-1860. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was severely underpowered and therefore the pistol met with limited success in the buying public. The design of this pistol originated with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson who produced about 1,700 pistols under their name before changing to the “Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” in 1855. The company was purchased by Oliver Winchester in 1857. The design was later incorporated into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which then evolved into the Winchester 1866, and as they say “the rest is history”. This is an exceptionally fine gun retaining most of its orig finish including silver plating to frame. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain about 95% bright blue orig finish; bbl, frame & side plates retain crisp, sharp edges with the frame and side plates retaining about 80% of their bright silver plating. Hammer retains muted case colors and the lever is silver/gray with traces of orig finish. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with right grip missing varnish in a 1/2″ patch where it abuts frame. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51183 JS37 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2056

2057
$18,975.00

RARE VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 698. Cal. 41. Rare volcanic pistol with 6″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight dovetailed in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of the barrel has the 3-line “The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” address. Mounted with varnished, very nicely figured, smooth walnut grips that are matching numbered to the pistol. SN is found on the left side of buttstrap, under the wood, right side of lever and inside each grip. No further dis-assembly was under taken to check for additional matching numbers. While volcanic arms navy sized pistols are occasionally encountered, those that are found usually show hard use and worn finish. To find one in such fine condition is a rarity. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl, magazine tube, and loading sleeve all retain about 60% crisp orig blue finish though thinning. Loading sleeve retaining ring front sight base is blue. Frame and sideplates retain sharp and crisp edges with only a couple of very fine scratches and shows a crisp, even yellow colored patina. Hammer and lever are overall gray with traces of case color with areas of staining and pitting. Both grips retain most of their orig varnish. Both have a chipped toe on the top inside with scattered light scratches, nicks, and bruises. Mechanics are fine. Bore shows crisp well discerned rifling. 4-51138 JS36 (12,000-17,500) – Lot 2057

2058
$36,800.00

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 21126/621. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side of bbl lug is marked with a tiny “US”. Left side of frame is marked with “COLTS PATENT” and appears to have been re-stamped during the conversion & finishing process. Conversion is 2nd type with mixed SNs, all of which are accompanied by the conversion number “621”, which also appears on the bottom of the ejector lug, in two places on the bottom of the bbl lug, on the wedge, cyl arbor, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN “2356” in the back strap channel. Left side of the grip has a crisp “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) cartouche. There are also small “A” inspector initials on various parts. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with rnd head hammer screw and short fourth screw. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 1,200 of these revolvers converted at Springfield Armory with two different numbering systems. The first system had the conversion number accompanied by an “A” and the second series omitted the letter. These are the first military issued cartridge firearms and almost universally saw extensive hard service and are almost never found with any orig finish. This may be the finest example of its type extant. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl retains 65-70% strong arsenal blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; frame, conversion ring, loading gate & hammer retain about 95-96% strong arsenal case colors, lightly faded on the loading gate and left recoil shield; cylinder retains about 95% thinning blue, shows very little, if any, use and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains traces of silver plate and the back strap about 95-96% strong arsenal blue. Grip has a few small nicks in the edge with a few light dings in the left side and retains about 90% orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. A truly rare example of its type. 4-51134 JR136 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2058

2059
$23,000.00

RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1871 – 1872 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 446. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl with 1-line block letter New-York U.S. America address. Top of bbl lug has integral rear sight and right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with half moon bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT”. Firing pin is attached to the left side of hammer nose with 2 rivots. Cyl is usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Out of the approximate 7,000 revolvers of this model produced in the period 1872-1873 only about the first 1,000 of them were marked “COLTS PATENT” while the remainder was marked with 2-line patent dates. Another rare feature of this revolver is the Navy size grip. The preponderance of production was with Army size grip. These revolvers were immediately accepted by the buying public and put into service on the American Frontier where they usually saw continuous very hard service. They were only manufactured those 2 years and were then supplanted by the model 1873 single action Army revolver chambered for center fire cartridges. A large majority of these open top revolvers were then sold into Mexico and South America where the .44 rim fire cartridge were still popular and in extended service. Nearly all of those revolvers encountered today are in near relic condition with little or no orig finish and frequently have altered configuration. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge with is properly unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain 65-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Frame and hammer retain about 98% bright orig case colors, lightly faded on the loading gate and top edge of hammer. Trigger guard retains traces of orig silver and the backstrap about 60% orig silver. Grip shows moderate edge wear with nicks and dings and retains about 90% orig varnish. Cyl retains traces of orig blue, having flaked to a light patina and shows about 95-96% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51126 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2059

2060
$31,625.00

OUTSTANDING FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

SN 5889. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain varnished 1-pc walnut grips. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. Revolver is most unusual being made with checkered varnished grips. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. This is a wonderful 1st Model dragoon which appears all orig, authentic and complete with high condition exhibiting very rarely seen and possibly unique checkered factory walnut grips. There was a reason for Mr. Flayderman to keep this beautiful early dragoon revolver. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching SNs and secondary numbers. Bbl retains 40-50% bright blue finish with balance plum/gray with areas of rust and pin prick pitting, and area of pitting on top bbl flat as can be seen in photos of address. Cylinder retains about 20% blue finish with balance gray/plum with scattered pitting. 90%+ rolled Dragoon/Indian fight scene is present with both panels above and below SN, quite discernible. The trigger guard & backstrap retain a mustard/yellow patina where the 50% silver plate is missing. Checkered grips are sound and well fit with a few scattered small dings & scratches. Grips retain 95% varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling with minor pitting. 4-51173 JS50 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2060

2061
$77,625.00

EXTREMELY EARLY CIVILIAN COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6295. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with German silver front sight & left hand New York City address. Rammer latch is of the vertical type. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” and is a light strike. Cylinder is 2 3/16″ long 6 shots with dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking and “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” panels. All 6 safety pins are crisp & orig. The silver plated, square back, brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching serial number in the buttstrap channel. Hammer spring is “V” type & the hammer is without a roller. This revolver is extraordinarily rare being such an early number. There were about 2,700 2nd model dragoons produced in the period 1850-1851 in two styles of loading lever latches & two styles of cylinder roll markings. The 2nd model dragoons serial number series is generally thought to begin around 8,000. Page 88 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, pictures a similar 2nd model dragoon, serial number “6293” with credit to the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. The caption states “This is an unusually low number for the 2nd model and may have been a factory prototype”. These revolvers usually saw extensive hard service on the American frontier, right through the Civil War and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cylinder & grip except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with muzzle end wear and a series of light scratches on the right side. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors & the handle dark case colors. Frame retains strong case colors, bright on the right side, faded on the recoil shields. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors. Cylinder is extraordinary, retaining about 95% orig blue & about 99% dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking with crisp panels. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating with a small ding on the trigger plate that appears to have been in place before the plating was added. Backstrap has a few light nicks. Grip is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 4-51125 JR122 (50,000-60,000) – Lot 2061

2062
$42,550.00

EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON.

SN 17886. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Frame is standard 3-screw type, not cut for shoulder stock with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side. The brass trigger guard and brass backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are complete and serviceable. The right side grip has a crisp cartouche “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and various parts have small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This is a very fine gun that is high finish, orig, authentic and complete in every regard. This is a beautiful gun retaining most all its orig finish with bright crisp bore and brilliant case colors rarely seen. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with areas thinning especially on left side if bbl. Cylinder retains 70% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. The remainder of cylinder on one side has areas of pitting as does small areas of frame on left side and left side of bbl housing where this gun must have laid in poor environment. Viewed from the right side, this gun looks almost new. Frame retains about 90% bright case colors with balance turning silver/gray with small areas of pitting on left side as can be seen in photos. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow/mustard colored patina with some staining on backstrap. Screws all retain some orig fire blue. Grips are sound and solid showing very little handling, well fit with “W.A.T” cartouche being very crisp and well defined. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and bright. 4-51179 JS51 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2062

2063
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9278. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The square back, silver plated, brass trigger guard & backstrap contain what appears to be its orig 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is built in the orig manner with 2 slabs of ivory attached to 2 wooden spacers. Revolver is engraved in vine style without background shading and has a double chip border around the frame, rear edge of the bbl lug and around the muzzle. Engraving extends over the bbl lug, on to the back strap, buttstrap & trigger guard. It has the additional very rare feature of an engraved cylinder in matching patterns, never having had the roll marking applied. Accompanied by an orig rosewood casing with brass plaque in the top that has had an inscription removed. Interior is burgundy velvet lined & partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a replacement Hawksley stag head & oak leaf double sided flask with graduated spout and a lacquered Eley cap tin. Baby dragoons in and of themselves are very rare with only about 15,000 having been produced in the period 1847-1850 in 4 different bbl lengths. Extremely few were engraved and of those very few retain their orig casing. PROVENANCE: Andy Palmer Collection; Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains a medium plummy brown patina. Trigger guard retains strong orig silver with the front strap a medium brass patina. Backstrap retains traces of orig silver. Hammer spring may be a period of use replacement. Wedge screw appears to be a replacement. Grip is sound with a couple of very minor age lines and overall retains a fine, mellow ivory patina. Case is sound with numerous handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 80% orig varnish. Bottom green velvet covering is faded & worn with a few small holes. Interior is very faded with moderate soil in the bottom. Flask is near new. Cap tin is fine. 4-51180 JR116 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 2063

2064
$17,250.00

RARE CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6776. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line, left hand New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated square back trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with matching serial number in the buttstrap channel. Cylinder is 5 shots with oval stop notches, its orig single safety pin & Indian fight scene roll marking. Accompanied by an orig, extremely rare fluted lid, brown velvet lined Colt casing that is recessed in the bottom like a Paterson case for the revolver, a double sided, early “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, a rare brass 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter marked “PATENT”, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a full small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps & a functioning key. The model 1848 baby dragoon was Colt’s first small sized revolver after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise and was instantly adopted by the buying public. They usually saw very hard service on the American frontier and are rarely ever found with orig finish and even more rarely found with orig casing & accessories. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there are only about 15,000 of these rare revolvers produced in 4 different bbl lengths and 2 styles of cylinder stop notches with two different cylinder roll markings, during the period 1847-1850 when they were superseded by the model 1849. They remained in service throughout the Civil War and later returned to the American frontier until the early 1870s when they were retired with the advent of cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some minor staining. Frame retains faded case colors on the right side being mostly a dark brown patina. Hammer is matching patina. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 85% strong orig silver. Grip is sound with a ding on the bottom right edge, a few light handling marks & retains 20-30% orig varnish. Cylinder is a blue/gray patina and retains about 85-90% Indian fight scene roll marking. The single safety pin is sharp & crisp. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired, but very little. Case has a crack in the lid, otherwise is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Lining in the lid is strong with only a couple of small spots. Bottom is moderately faded & heavily soiled around the revolver recess. Flask retains traces of orig finish and is mostly a dark copper patina. Mold is slightly battered on top & bottom with the right arm showing green verdigris. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. All together a rare & complete unit. 4-51188 JR120 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2064

2065
$13,800.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6183. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line right hand New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual 5 shots with rnd stop notches and has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. The silver plated, brass, square back trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the last 3 digits of matching SN in the backstrap & buttstrap channels. There were fewer than 15,000 of these rare revolvers built during the period 1847-1850 in four different bbl lengths & two different cyl scenes. A few thousand of them also had rammers attached, mostly in late production. Pistols in this configuration with this cyl scene are usually found under serial range about 9,500. This revolver has a cupped cyl spindle end which serves as a ramrod to seat bullets in the chambers. The baby dragoon was the first pocket sized revolver produced after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise. Their release to the public coincided with the beginnings of the major migration westward when any repeating arm was in great demand. These reliable little revolvers saw continuous and extended service on the frontier and then throughout the Civil War and well into the 1870s until the advent of cartridge arms. They rarely are found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 90-92% dull orig blue with sharp edge wear. Frame retains faded case colors, being mostly a gray patina. Hammer is also a gray patina. Cyl is a blue/gray patina and shows about 95% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 85-90% strong orig silver. Grip shows moderate edge wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retains 85-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong, dark bore lightly pitted in the grooves. 4-51143 JR140 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2065

2066
$10,350.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 13897. Cal. 31. Very rare variation of the Colt Baby Dragoon revolver. Blue and color case hardened with very rare 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line right hand New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the last 3 digits of the matching SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 5 shots with Stagecoach hold up scene roll marking and rectangular stop notches with 5 crisp safety pins. Cyl arbors on baby dragoons without rammers have a cupped end which was used as a ramrod to seat bullets in the chambers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms only about 1500 baby dragoons were produced with this cylinder roll marking and rectangular stop notches out of the approximate 15,000 baby dragoons manufactured during the period 1847-1850. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson those baby dragoons with 3″ bbls are the most rare. The model 1848 was Colt’s first pocket size revolver after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise and were released around the beginning of the Great Westward migration & were readily accepted by the public, hungry for smaller, more convenient repeating side arms. They remained in service through the Civil War, well into the 1870s before they were replaced by cartridge arms. Very few are found today with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and some thinning on the right side with a couple of chemical spots on the left side. Frame retains about 75% faded orig case colors turned silver on the recoil shields. Hammer is faded to silver. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue and shows about 95% Stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 98% orig silver. Grip is sound showing light edge wear with a few light nicks and scratches and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-51135 JR142 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2066

2067
$11,500.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Please Note: The trigger is a replacement.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON WITH RAMMER.

SN 13684. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line right hand New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is usual 5 shots with Stagecoach hold up scene roll marking and rectangular stop notches with 2 of the 6 safety pins serviceable. The silver plated square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in back strap channel. There was a total of about 15,000 baby dragoon revolvers produced in the period 1847-1850, the majority of which was made without rammers. Only about 1500 were made in this configuration. The baby dragoon was the first pocket size revolver produced by Colt after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise and was released at the beginning surge of the Great Western migration when any repeating side arm was in great demand, especially the smaller, lighter arms that could easily be handled from a pocket or holster. These little revolvers usually saw continuous hard service right through the Civil War into the 1870s, usually under very harsh circumstances with limited maintenance and are rarely found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer handle, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains about 50% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer retains faded case colors on the pivot, faded to silver elsewhere. Frame retains traces of case colors being mostly a dark patina. Cyl retains 60-70% strong orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Hammer is a dark patina. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 85-90% strong orig silver with most of the losses on the lower backstrap and around the heel. Grip has a chip on the left side at the frame, shows moderate edge wear with a few small nicks & retains 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-51124 JR141 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2067

2068
$55,200.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 62710. Cal 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & engraved address “Saml. Colt”. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a pillow shape. Mounted with distributor supplied 1-pc pearl grip constructed of 2 slabs of pearl attached to a center wooden spacer that has a pin through both sides. Cylinder is usual 5 shots with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young in his deluxe full coverage patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls, one of which terminates in his mythical bird’s head on the frame. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug with another mythical figure incorporated into one of the scrolls. Rammer pivot is engraved to match. Top of the back strap is engraved in his typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the back strap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Screw heads are all engraved as are the ends of the wedge. Hammer is also engraved in Mr. Young’s deluxe patterns with a wolf’s head on both sides of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. Accompanied by a patterned blue velvet lined Kidder case with Kidder’s markings on the top rear edge of the bottom. Corners are brass reinforced. Bottom inside is partitioned for the revolver, an early “COLTS PATENT” double sided eagle case with Dixon spout, a small lacquered tin of Goldmark’s caps and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1853 and likely was a presentation for someone of reasonably high position. These early pocket models are rarely found with any orig finish given that they usually saw hard service on the American frontier and later throughout the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “2717” but is engraved so undoubtedly has been with this revolver its entire existence. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and some very minor spots of flaking. Rammer pivot & handle retain dark case colors. Frame & hammer retain about 97-98% strong orig case colors that are typically muted for this period of production. Cylinder retains 93-95% glossy orig blue and shows about 99% crisp stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. All 5 safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Trigger guard & backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver. Grips are fine with good fire and light iridescent colors. Case has a small grain check in the lid and a stress crack vertically through the lock escutcheon, which is missing. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with all partitions intact. One partition has an old repair. Flask has been replated. 4-51136 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2068

2069
$28,750.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 48528. Cal 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & engraved address “Saml. Colt” with very small “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon on left side of frame. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a deluxe varnished 1-pc walnut grip with the last 4-digits of matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Cylinder is 5 shots with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. All 5 safety pins are servicable, 4 of which are crisp. Revolver is engraved in donut scrolls without shaded background, probably by Gustave Youn, with about 75-80% coverage. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug & rammer pivot with sunburst patterns on the bbl lug tang. Hammer is engraved to match with a wolfs head on each side of hammer nose and fish scale patterns on top edge & sides of spur. Spur is checkered. Top of backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical sunburst pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger bow. Screw heads & tips are all engraved. Accompanied by a purple velvet lined, mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle & stars flask, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an early tinned container for Eley’s caps, a sealed packet of 5 combustible cartridges, an open packet for 6 combustible cartridges and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1852 and was almost certainly a presentation to someone of importance. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including rammer, wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 70-75% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear & light chemical staining on each side of the muzzle. Rammer pivot & handle retain strong orig case colors. Frame & hammer retain about 98% muted case colors. Cylinder retains about 93-95% orig blue with sharp edge wear thinned around the rear 1/3 and shows about 98% stage coach holdup scene. Chambers retain strong blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 98% crisp orig silver plating that has oxidized to black. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining in the lid has a few scattered pin head size chemical spots, otherwise is strong & bright. Bottom is lightly faded with moderate to heavy soil and chemical spotting around the cylinder & muzzle areas. Flask retains about 95% orig finish. Mold is crisp & near new with a couple of small dings. Other accessories are equally fine. 4-51144 JR128 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2069

2070
$10,925.00

EXCEPTIONAL 6″ CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 204749. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ oct bbl and scarce 6 shot cyl., brass pin front sight and scarce 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an red lined mahogany casing partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a brass 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, a dbl sided brass eagle flask. An ELEY cap tin marked “COLT PATENT BELT AND POCKET PISTOLS” on its original label is found in middle lower compartment. This revolver was produced in 1862 during the height of the Civil War and almost certainly would have seen service during the Civil War and later, probably on the American Frontier. These small revolvers were extremely popular from their first production until well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. They saw extensive use by frontier people of all walks of life and are rarely found today with such near new condition and almost never with an orig case. This is an exemplary 6″ pocket with a scarce 6-shot cyl. According to Jordan & Watt in their text on Colt pockets, only 5,700 6-shot variants were made in the Hartford range of over 20,000 pistols. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Rammer pivot & handle retain brilliant case colors; frame retains brilliant case colors on the sides, turned dark on recoil shields; hammer retains most of it orig bright case colors; cylinder retains about 40% orig bright blue with the balance flaked to a grey/silver and shows almost 100% crisp rolled stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 95% plus of their strong orig silver plate. Grips are sound and solid, well-fit retaining almost all their original bright varnish with only the slightest edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches. Interior has some light fading inside. Brass 2 cavity mold is crisp with good yellow patina and some staining; flask retains most of its original varnish retaining a nice patina. Cap tin excellent overall retaining most of its original japanning and fine green label. 1 cartridge pack is sound and solid with discernible label as can be seen. Bottom pack has good label but is cracked open with 2 perfect cartridges and 2 broken cartridges. 4-51133 JS70 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2070

2071
$13,800.00

EXCEPTIONAL HARTFORD DEALER CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 178605. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and scarce 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orange lined mahogany casing with 3-1/4″ by 2-1/2″ “P.S. NEWTON GUNMAKER & DEALER HARFORD CONN” decorated label pasted into top of case, partitioned in the bottom for the revolver, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a sgl sided brass eagle & stars flask marked “COLTS PATENT”, an L-shaped nipple wrench in like new condition. An ELEY cap tin marked “COLT PATENT BELT AND POCKET PISTOLS” on its original label is found in middle lower compartment. Right rear compartment contains cast lead bullets & balls. This revolver was produced in 1860 just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War and almost certainly would have seen service during the Civil War and later, probably on the American Frontier. These small revolvers were extremely popular from their first production until well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. They saw extensive use by frontier people of all walks of life and are rarely found today with such near new condition and almost never with an orig case. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. All matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Rammer pivot & handle retain brilliant case colors; frame retains brilliant case colors on the sides, turned dark on recoil shields; hammer retains some orig muted case colors, though balance silver/grey; cylinder retains about 40% orig bright blue with the balance plum/silver and shows almost 100% crisp rolled stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 90% of their strong orig silver plate with wear to grip straps where handled. Grips are sound a solid, well-fit retaining almost all their original bright varnish with some edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches with soiled, uncleaned surface. Interior is faded inside with colors varying from orange to burgundy, as can be seen in photos. Mold retains about 95% original dull blue; flask retains most of its original varnish but does have 2 dents on reverse retaining a nice bright patina; nipple wrench retains most of its original bright blue. 4-51181 JS69 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2071

2072
$14,375.00

FINE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 113248. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved address “Saml Colt”. Left side of frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain what may be its orig, factory 1-pc smooth ivory grip. All the SNs on the bottom of the revolver, bbl lug and buttstrap are accompanied by a small “I” which indicates that it was to have ivory grips from the factory. Grip is constructed of 2 slabs of ivory attached to a center ivory spacer. Cyl has 5 shots with Stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage very fine foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with pearled background. A scroll on the left recoil shield and another on the right side of frame terminate in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and top side flats with one scroll on the left side terminating in Mr. Young’s mythical dog’s head and another on the right terminating in a flower blossom. Rammer pivot is engraved in matching patterns. Top of the backstrap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical sunburst pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & sides of the spur. Tip of the spur is hand checkered. Screw heads and tips are all engraved except the wedge screw which is probably a replacement. The model 1849 pocket pistol was Colt’s most prolific percussion product with over 300,000 produced in the period 1850-1873. This model was an improvement on the model 1848 baby dragoon and, if anything, was more wildly successful for Colt. This model continued with great success during the Great Westward migration and saw continued hard service on the American frontier, throughout the Civil War and into the 1870s. Although they were produced in the greatest numbers and are frequently encountered with factory engraving they are seldom found with deluxe coverage and high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge & cyl, grips are not numbered. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a dark patina. Rammer pivot and handle retain traces of case colors having mostly faded to silver. Frame & hammer retain traces of case colors having mostly turned dark. Cyl retains 50-60% blue turning brown. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver plate with only sharp edge wear. Right side of grip has an age line, otherwise grip is sound and retains a fine, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with moderate pitting. 4-51137 JR143 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2072

2073
$10,350.00

EXCEPTIONAL 5″ CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 205867. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and very early 1-line New York address as there are Hartford addresses in same serial range. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 6-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873. This revolver was produced in 1862 at the height of the Civil War and would probably have seen service in that conflict and later on the American frontier. They remained in service well into the 1870s before being supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. They usually served under harsh circumstances with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. This is a beautiful gun with desirable 5″ bbl and an exceptional cyl retaining most all its original blue that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching. Bbl retains 97-98% of its glossy orig blue with few light scratches. Rammer & handle retain much of their original case colors; frame retains most of its original brilliant case color, though most was originally silver/grey; hammer also retains most of its original case color; cyl is really exceptional retaining 80-90% orig blue with the balance plum/silver and shows about 100% sharp stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 99% of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound, well-fit retaining 99% original varnish with almost no edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51159 JS73 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2073

2074
$9,200.00

EXCEPTIONAL ENGLISH “THEOPOLIS MURCOTT” CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 208506. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address with English proofs on bbl housing and each cyl. This variety of “London” Colts is of all American-made parts only proofed and finished in England. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a typical English walnut green velvet lined casing partitioned in the bottom for the revolver and various tools which are all missing, with exception of a wood handled cleaning tool and a few loose balls. This revolver was produced in 1862 during the height of the American Civil War but ended up in England where not much was going on and this gun appears to have remained unused and unfired, retaining most all of its original finish. These small revolvers were extremely popular from their first production until well into the 1870s when they were supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. They saw extensive use by frontier people of all walks of life and are rarely found today with high orig finish and almost never with an orig case. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl and cyl retain 97-98% strong orig inky blue with a few small scratches and dings; frame hammer and loading assembly retain brilliant case colors over most of their surfaces with balance turning silver/grey; cylinder shows almost 100% of its well-rolled stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain over 90% of their strong orig silver plate. Grips are sound, solid and well-fit retaining 99% of their original varnish with very light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Case is sound though well used with numerous dings, dents, and scratches externally; lining in case is soiled with average wear one hinge has screw that has broken through agent’s label, is slightly soiled as is paper label for “directions for loading” with a few small holes and stains. 4-51174 JS75 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2074

2075
$8,625.00

FINE CASED 6″ COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 4358. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. The large guard blued steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc, nicely figured walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by a fine, red velvet lined mahogany English casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Inside the lid has a “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon copper & brass bag shaped flask marked “COLTS POCKET FLASK”, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a wood handled metal cleaning rod, an extra main spring and several extra nipples, L-shaped gun tool/nipple wrench, Eley cap tin, and key. According to Colt’s Pocket ’49, It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt, the charts on pp. 147 & 148 indicate that about 6,000 London Pocket Revolvers with this bbl address were produced. No indication of the number believed to have been cased but they are scarce especially with a most desirable 6″ bbl length. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 20-30% glossy inky orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a dark patina and several small nicks around the wedge slot; frame and loading assembly retain about 90% bright case colors; cyl shows about 98% stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 70% of their original bright blue especially in sheltered areas and balance plum/grey. Grip is sound and solid retaining 99% of its varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case overall is very good with much of its original varnish with light handling & storage scratches; interior is not faded with soil and minor damage from the front sight and muzzle of revolver; label inside the lid is intact, moderately yellowed with a few small holes; flask is sound and retains about most of its original varnish with a few small dents and numerous scratches; mold retains 80-90% original inky bright blue with numerous small dents where probably used as tack hammer. L-shaped gun tool retains almost all its original bright finish. Cap tin is fine overall with good label. 4-51186 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2075

2076
$8,050.00

VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET WITH “CROWNED MUZZLE”.

SN 332681. Cal. 31. Among the rarest Colt pocket model variants is the Crowned Muzzle. This rounding off finish is only found on a few pockets near the end of their production and is the last major improvement made in Colt’s Percussion Pistols. This gun and all other known Crown Muzzle guns were made in 1873, the last year of production. According to Jordan & Watt in their fabulous text on this subject, they only cite 13 SNs ranging from 311801 to 332663. This gun being 332681 would make 14 known specimens and this being the highest known serial number. The reasoning behind these crowned muzzles is explained on pgs 113-114 of cited text. Not only is this a great rarity, this is also an exceptional gun retaining most all of its original finish showing very little use. Like other pocket models, it conforms with blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873 and this being one of the very last made in the last year of production and this is the only crowned muzzle variant we are aware to have ever come to auction. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl and cyl retain about 80% or their original bright finish and cyl retains almost all of its rolled “stagecoach robbery” scene. Gun was not disassembled but it appears original and authentic in every regard, with matching SNs. Several of the screws still retain some of their fire blue. Case colors on frame hammer and loading assembly are mostly muted and are mostly a dark grey/silver. Stocks retain 95% plus orig varnish with a couple dings and dents and edge wear. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp well-defined rifling and bore. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong traces of silver plate but balance has patinaed to a mustard yellow color. 4-51160 JS76 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2076

2077
$8,625.00

EXCEPTIONAL 6″ COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 200432. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 6-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873. This revolver was produced in 1862 at the height of the Civil War and would probably have seen service in that conflict and later on the American frontier. They remained in service well into the 1870s before being supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. They usually served under harsh circumstances with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. This is a beautiful gun with a most desirable 6″ bbl and an exceptional cyl retaining most all its original blue that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching. Bbl retains 90-95% of its glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina with only faint sharp edge wear; rammer & handle retain muted case colors; frame retains 60% brilliant case colors, with balance faded to a plum/silver; hammer retains some case colors on the sides & rear edge, fading to silver; cyl retains about 60-80% orig blue with the balance plum/silver and shows about 97-98% sharp stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain about half of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound, well-fit retaining 95% plus original varnish with losses only at edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting 4-51147 JS71 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2077

2078
$8,050.00

EXCEPTIONAL 4″ COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 82699. Cal. 31. This pocket model was made at the height of the gold rush in 1853. Colt made more pocket revolvers by far in 1853 than other years with production at about 30,000 guns. Even Civil War years only averaged about 20,000 guns a year. No doubt, the best market for these guns were the California gold fields and people trekking from the east to California. Early pockets are rarely found in such high conditions as this gun which retinas most of its original finish. This gun conforms to other pockets being blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. The large guard brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc, nicely figured walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching throughout though gun was not disassembled. Bbl retains about 97-98% orig blue with a few small scratches; frame and loading assembly and hammer retain about 90% silver-colored case color with ghosts of colors; cyl shows about 95% blue finish and stagecoach holdup scene is nearly 100%; trigger guard & backstrap retain over 95% of their original silver plating though a couple areas are scuffed and worn. Grips are sound and solid retaining 99% of varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-51177 JS77 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2078

2079
$5,175.00

EXCEPTIONAL 4″ CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 255653. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 6-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873. This revolver was produced early in 1864 at the height of the Civil War and would probably have seen service in that conflict and later on the American frontier. They remained in service well into the 1870s before being supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. They usually served under harsh circumstances with very little maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. This is a beautiful gun with 4″ bbl and an exceptional cyl retaining most all its original blue that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% of its glossy orig blue with few light scratches and right side of bbl housing has some dents and scratches along slot for wedge and wedge has several dents. Rammer & handle retain much of their original case colors; frame retains most of its original brilliant case color; hammer also retains most of its original case color; cyl is really exceptional retaining 80-90% orig blue with the balance plum and shows about 100% sharp stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 99% of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound, well-fit retaining 98% original varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51182 JS73 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2079

2080
$28,750.00

RARE CASED COLT 1855 MODEL 7A PERCUSSION REVOLVER ENGRAVED “CAPT. CHAS. DEERING/AG 3-5 1869”.

SN 12695. Cal 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight & 2-line address. Mounted with 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has last 4 digits of matching serial number in top of backstrap channel. Cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene roll marking & a set screw in the side which retains the cylinder pin. Backstrap is engraved in period script, through the blue, “Capt. Chas. Deering / Aug 3-5, 1869.” Heel of the backstrap & buttstrap appear to have been heated, probably to assist in removing the hammer spring tensions screw, which is slightly battered. Buttstrap also has a sharp gouge through the “2” of the serial number. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle and stars flask, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “31 PKT”, 2 open & empty packets for 31 caliber cartridges, an L-shaped nipple wrench & a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, missing about 1/3 of its label. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 2,925 of models 7 & 7A were produced with the model 7A being most rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cylinder & grip. Overall retains about 95% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear & the heated area on the heel. Cylinder retains about 98% glossy orig blue with about 99% stagecoach hold up scene. Rammer & hammer retain brilliant case colors. Grip has some small chips at the frame, otherwise is new, retaining about all of its orig varnish. Hammer nose drags a little in the slot, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one small spot. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil in the bottom and solid partitions with damage only from the front sight. Flask, mold & nipple wrench are as new. Cartridge packets are fair. Cap tin is missing about 1/3 of its label as noted. All together a rare & desirable cased pistol. 4-51171 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2080

2081
$17,825.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Exciting Update! This is a Model 3A, bot a 4th Model as cataloged. The 3A is much more rare!

RARE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION CASED COLT 4TH MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl without patent date in one of the flutes. Mounted with smooth 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,149 of these revolvers were produced before the model was discontinued about 1870. These revolvers were very popular as concealed arms and are rarely found in high orig finish and complete orig cased examples are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cylinder & grip. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a couple tiny spots of flaking on the bbl. Rammer & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grip has a tiny chip near the frame & a small gouge in the front area and overall retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Case has a couple of cracks in the bottom otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with moderate soil in the bottom with 1 partially loose partition. Bullet mold appears new, screwdriver & cap tin are very fine. 4-51167 JR118 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2081

2082
$34,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE MATCHED BRACE OF COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS WITH 6″ BARRELS.

SN 46668 & 46671. Cal. 44. Virtually identical brace of special configuration Model 1860 revolvers, both with 6″ bbl, German silver front sights, rebated six shot cylinders that have Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and 3-screw frames cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frames have small “COLTS PATENT” and caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guards. Brass trigger guards and steel back straps are nickel plated and contain varnished 1-pc walnut grips that have last four digits of matching serial numbers to their respective revolvers in back strap channels. Bbl of #46668 has 1-line New-York U.S. America address and #46671 has a 1-line Hartford address. Serial numbers on bottom of both revolvers and butt straps are accompanied by a small “2” which signifies that these revolvers were a pair. These revolvers are accompanied by a volume of information compiled by Norm Flayderman after he acquired them in May of 1975. One of the items is a note on a small bill head from the Tillou Gallery of Litchfield, CT. dated May 3, ’75, addressed to “Norm” apparently transmitting historical society records “on the pair of Colt’s you purchased” and signed “your Litchfield agent / Peter”. Also accompanying is a copy of the orig Litchfield Historical Society donor card which simply says “Brace of Pistols – Colt 44”. The donor is listed as “Mrs. H.W. Wessells, 1912 / Given by Col. Sam Colt to Col. L.W. Wessells on formation of Ltfd Co. Reg. in 1862”. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter dated Aug. 8, 1975, addressed to Norm Flayderman for these two revolvers. The revolvers are identified in Cal. 44 with 6″ bbls, “plated” finish with walnut stocks, shipped, May 28, 1863 in a 12-gun shipment. An additional paragraph states that these two revolvers are listed in Vol. 4, p.120 of the Civil War books at the Colt factory and lists the other ten revolvers in the shipment, all in the 46600 serial range. Additionally accompanying are copies of several pages apparently from a book regarding Connecticut volunteers in the Civil War. Page ten shows that Col. Wessells received his commission on July 25, 1862 and assembled a company at Litchfield. He formed the 19th Infantry which later became the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment. It appears that the regiment was assigned duty in the defenses around Washington and Alexandria. Apparently his duty continued for about a year before they were put into action. In the meantime Col. Wessells apparently became ill and resigned on Sept. 15,1863 after only one year of service. He apparently returned to Connecticut and records show that in January 1879 he was appointed Brig. Gen. and Quarter Master Gen. for the state of Connecticut. Prior to the war, apparently Mr. Wessells was deputy sheriff and sheriff, a position he held from 1854-1866. He later became a representative to the General Assembly 1875-1877. Gen. Wessells was born in 1819 in Litchfield, CT. and died in Dover, DE in 1895. Also accompanying is a copy of a 2-page letter on Mr. Flayderman’s letterhead dated May 2011 wherein he describes these revolvers and in one paragraph states that Mrs. Wessells “gave them to a well known historic society in the state of Connecticut. They were retained by that society from 1912 until released by them for sale in May 1975 to a well known antique dealer in the state from whom I acquired them immediately after his acquisition at that time in May 1975…and have had them ever since”. Later in the paragraph Mr. Flayderman relates that he did not believe these revolvers were a presentation pair from Colt, but were among a group of a few guns donated to the regiment. He relates that had they been an actual presentation they would have been inscribed. Col. Wessells 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery went on to compile a fine record after he resigned, engaging a number of major battles & skirmishes. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were a little over 200,000 of Model 1860 revolvers produced 1860-1873. Referenced publication states “About a dozen Army revolvers are known to have been manufactured with 6″ barrels. These are in the 46000 serial range —.” PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: #46668. About fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 40-50% flaked, restored blue with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina with some fine pinprick pitting; rammer pivot & handle retain dark case colors; frame & hammer retain brilliant factory case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield and top edge of hammer; cyl retains 30-40% thin restored blue/brown patina with stronger blue in the rebated area and four of the six safety pins serviceable; cyl shows 25-30% thin Ormsby Naval battle scene; trigger guard retains about 95% nickel; back strap & butt strap retain about 80% nickel with moderate pimpling. Grip has a chipped right heel, shows moderate edge wear with a few nicks & scratches, a couple of bruises on the right side and retains 85-90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. #46671. Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 35-40% glossy factory blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium/dark patina; frame & hammer retain brilliant factory restored case colors with crisp markings; cyl retains 50-60% factory blue and shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and has five of the six safety pins prominent and serviceable; trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig nickel and back strap about 70% orig nickel with heavy, fine pimpling; grip is sound showing light to moderate use and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 4-51162 JR154 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2082

2083
$37,950.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: The Serial Number on this outstanding Colt is 35284. The factory worker applying the number to the original cylinder of this gun was either dyslexic or not paying attention, as the number reads 3284 (it should be 5284).

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 35284. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight and one line address. Left side of frame has a faint Colt’s patent, an unusually light strike. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of matching SN in the backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a crisp “PB” inspector’s cartouche. There are various other inspector initials on other major parts. Finish of this revolver is military type with satin blue & unplated brass trigger guard with oil finish grip. The U.S. government purchased 127,156 of the approximate 156,000 revolvers produced by the end of 1865 which makes this a fairly common revolver. However those arms purchase by the government were issued to field units during the Civil War and remained in service after the war on the American Frontier until the mid-1870s. During that time they usually saw continuous hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with orig finish or configuration. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig blue with crisp feathers on each side of the front sight & lever latch lug. Rammer pivot & handle retain about 95% bright case colors, showing a little wear on the pivot. Frame & hammer retain about 98% orig case colors, brilliant everywhere except showing light fading on the recoil shields and top edge of hammer. Cyl retains about 75% dull orig blue and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All 6 safety pins are crisp and serviceable. Trigger guard and front strap are a medium brass patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about all of their orig blue, a little thin on the heel and center of backstrap. Grip is crisp with one or two minor nicks and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired and retains most of its orig blue in the chambers and bore. 4-51129 JR137 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2083

2084
$22,425.00

VERY RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2903. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7 1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Frame is 4 screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw & has a small “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished, 1-pc, Army sized walnut grip with serial number 2903 in backstrap channel. Cylinder is rebated & full fluted with 4 of the 6 safety pins mostly serviceable. Trigger guard has the serial number “2901” and the serial number on the bbl lug, “2903” has had a “3” stamped over the “1” which is also found on the wedge. All other numbers on this revolver are clearly “2903”. Accompanied by an extraordinarily rare, burgundy velvet lined, mahogany casing with very rare paper label of distributor James Walsh whose address was 60 Main St. Richmond, VA inside the lid. Bottom of the case is compartmented for the revolver, a double sided Remington style copper & brass flask with dog and pheasant motif, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold marked on the right side “44H” with an “H” inspector initial and a partial tin of Eley’s caps. There are about 4,000 of these rare revolvers out of the first 8,000 models ’60 army revolvers produced in both 7-1/2″ & 8″ bbls & with both Army & Navy size grips. As is attested to by the distributors label in the lid of this case, many of these early fluted Army revolvers were delivered to southern dealers & distributors just on the eve of the Civil War and are considered secondary Confederate arms. They rarely are found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Numbers matching as reported above. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer handle & pivot retain strong case colors. Frame retains strong case colors on the sides faded to a mottled silver/brown patina on the recoil shields. Hammer has silvered case colors. Trigger guard retains traces of orig silver being mostly a medium mustard patina. Backstrap retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a thin blue/brown, the backstrap with light surface pitting. Grip is sound showing moderate wear on the edges with light nicks & scratches and retains about 85% orig varnish. Cylinder retains 50-60% orig blue, mostly in the flutes with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, has been fired, but very little, just poor storage. Case is sound showing usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded inside the lid and the label is completely intact, moderately yellowed. Bottom is moderately faded with moderate to heavy soil. Flask retains about 65-70% orig finish and the mold is a dark blue patina. Cap tin is fine. A truly rare set that undoubtedly has Confederate ties. 4-51172 JR121 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2084

2085
$34,500.00

RARE FINE AND HISTORICAL INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR FLUTED COLT ARMY REVOLVER, COL JOHN KENNETT WITH HOLSTER.

SN 3777. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with scarce 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address with dashes. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 6-shots, and full fluted with SN on top and stamped in one flute is patent information “PATENTED SEPT. 10TH 1850” and most unusual and unique as far as we know is agent marking “B. KITTREDGE & CO” in flute. The silver plated brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Gun in inscribed on butt “COL. JOHN KENNETT”. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 4,000 Model 1860 Colts ever made of which only about half had 7-1/2″ bbls, with the balance the later standard 8″. Col. John Kennett entered service in the 4th Ohio Cavalry Sept. 24, 1861. He was originally born in Russia and was 52 years old when he entered service. Kennett commanded his unit until his resignation, Jan 1863. The 4th Ohio fought in the early campaigns in Kentucky and Tennessee. Col. Kennett formerly accepted the surrender of Nashville on Feb 23, 1862. A large folio of records on Col. Kennett accompanies this historic pistol. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. All matching SNs including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl and cyl retain 20-30% bright, original blue especially in sheltered areas of flutes and bottom of bbl. Remainder of metal is mostly brown/plum with a rough mottled area in center of bbl on top and right side; frame, hammer and loading arm retain about half or more of their case colors, with some muting and balance silver/grey. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 80-90% of their original silver plate and well fit stocks retain about half their original varnish with considerable edge wear to right grip and numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun is sound though main spring has weak tension, bore has crisp, well-defined rifling. Accompanying holster is very good overall. Some sewing stitches are coming loose. Brass finial still intact. Leather body is supple, retaining most of its original finish, though scuffed overall. 4-51145 JS66 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2085

2086
$14,950.00

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2210. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address with dashes. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is 6-shots, and full fluted with SN in one flute and a patent date in another. The silver plated brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 4,000 Model 1860 Colts ever made of minor variance. This configuration with 8″ bbl was the most popular.Given that this model of Colt made its debut shortly before the onset of the Civil War and there are records of several deliveries to Southern distributors, some just days before the shelling of Fort Sumter, these earliest fluted Armys are considered to be possibly Confederate arms. This gun possibly could be researched from Colt and other sources that have listed many fluted SNs over the years. This gun does have a name carved lightly into right stock and scratched into buttstock. The last name “Dorsey” is easily discerned and initials “WD” are carved into buttstrap; so it might be possible to ascertain which “W. Dorsey” carried this gun in the Civil War. Regardless who carried this gun during the Civil War, this is a very high condition gun for a fluted Army that no doubt saw service. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl and cyl retain about 40% bright orig blue turning to gray/plum. Cyl has patent information & SN stamped into opposite flutes, both being quite discernible though SN is lightly struck. SN’s and other markings on gun are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photographs. The frame retains 30-40% muted and bright case colors with balance a silver/gray with scattered staining and pinprick pitting. Loading assembly exhibits traces of muted case color with balance being a smooth silver/gray. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 90% plus orig silver plating with some bubbling on backstrap near butt. Grips are sound and well fit showing light to moderate edge wear retaining 90% plus orig varnish with the lightly carved name “DORSEY” easily discerned.  Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling. 4-51155 JS65 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2086

2087
$8,970.00

RARE CASED COLT HARTFORD LONDON MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 154405. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots, rebated, with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. All SNs on the bottom of the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by a small “L” which indicates that this revolver was for the London Agency. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, “Several hundred Model 1860 revolvers were sold through Colt’s London Agency.” Given that there were more than 200,000 Model 1860 revolvers produced in the period 1860 thru 1873, this is a very small number indeed and makes this revolver very rare. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined mahogany casing which is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and normal accessories, none of which are present. Even though the Model 1860 was produced in large numbers, very few are known with orig cases. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue that is flaked, not worn, to a dark patina; rammer pivot retains strong case colors with the handle a dark patina; frame retains traces of case colors being mostly a silver/brown patina; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides & rear edge, faded on top; cyl retains traces of blue on the rebated area being mostly a flaked medium brown patina; front edge has a couple of dings and shows 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & front strap retain about 60% orig blue with the trigger bow & front strap a dark patina; back strap & butt strap retain 65-70% orig blue mixed with brown patina. Grip has a few small dings on the right edge with light nicks & scratches elsewhere and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is completely sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and light to moderate soil and overall retains about 75% orig varnish, stronger on the sides; interior is bright & clean inside the lid showing light wear and moderate soil in the bottom; all partitions are sound. 4-51168 JR147 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2087

2088
$28,750.00

SCARCE COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 29983. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line block letter New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder has Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking with all 6 safety pins crisp & prominent. The silver plated, small guard brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of serial number in the backstrap channel. Colt produced about 215,000 of this venerable revolver with the U.S. Government purchasing about 35,000 of them. This is an early 3rd model produced in about 1853 during the great American migration of Manifest Destiny when any kind of repeating arm was in great demand. The ’51 Navy was one of, if not the most popular side arm on the frontier and later throughout the entire Civil War. They usually saw extensive hard service under harsh circumstances, frequently with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including loading lever, wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 95-96% crisp, glossy orig blue with very light sharp edge wear, a couple spots of flaking on left side of muzzle and a few tiny surface mars. Frame & hammer retain 99%+ bright orig case colors, lightly faded on the recoil shields and top edge of hammer. Rammer handle & pivot retain faded case colors being mostly a gray patina. Cylinder retains about 95% crisp orig blue with sharp edge wear, a couple small spots of blue wear and shows about 99% Ormsby naval battle scene. Trigger guard & front strap show about all of their orig silver plate turned dark. Back strap & buttstrap retain about 75% orig silver plate, thin around the heel & buttstrap. Grip shows light edge wear with a few minor scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 4-51130 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2088

2089
$35,650.00

VERY SCARCE CASED HIGH CONDITION 2ND MODEL COLT 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 42365. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7 1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address with dashes. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” on the left side and the silver plated, steel, large trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all 6 safety pins crisp and serviceable. Left side of bbl lug & cylinder have small British proofs. Accompanied by a green velvet lined English oak casing with empty brass plaque in the lid, a paper directions for loading & cleaning label inside the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a rare Dixon bag flask marked “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a wood handled steel cleaning rod, a spare hammer spring, 4 spare nipples & a large lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Covered compartment in the right rear has lead bullets. While model 1851 London Navy revolvers are not uncommmon they are rarely ever found in new unfired condition. There were about 42,000 model 1851 Navy revolvers produced in London during the period 1853-1857, the majority of which were 2nd models. These revolvers were usually purchased by British officers for postings literally around the world. They rarely are found with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains about 99% plus glossy orig blue with brilliant case colors on the rammer, rammer handle & pivot & most unusually, case colors still on the lever latch. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors, slightly faded on top edge of hammer. Cylinder retains about 88-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Cylinder face retains about 75% orig blue with most of the orig blue still in the chambers & bore. Grip frame retains 99% plus orig silver plating with some light pimpling on the backstrap. Grip is crisp with a couple of small nicks and retains all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant unfired bore. Case is sound with handling & storage light nicks & scratches, a couple small dings with light pry marks around the front opening and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with some light soil and some minor damage from the front sight, hammer spur & mold. Flask is as new. Mold retains about 95% crisp orig blue and appears unused. Cap tin is new. Cleaning rod is fine. Label inside the lid is completely intact, moderately yellowed. A truly extraordinary set. 4-51166 JR123 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2089

2090
$18,400.00

SCARCE CASED COLT HARTFORD LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 195662. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line London address with dashes. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all 6 safety pins serviceable. The blued steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a nicely figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Serial numbers on the frame & trigger guard are accompanied by a small “L”, signifying that this revolver was intended for Colt’s London Agency. Accompanied by a beautiful brass bound, green baize lined, English walnut casing that has bullseye lifting handle in the lid and sliding latches on the front with a mortised brass lock. Inside the lid has Colt’s directions for loading & cleaning label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a rare Dixon bag flask marked “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, an early brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with bright steel sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an all steel cleaning rod, an orig paper wrapped tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. The flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench and cleaning rod are marked with what appears to be museum numbers. These Colt London Navy revolvers were very popular among British officers and usually saw extensive hard service literally around the world. At that time, as was the saying, “The sun never sets on the British Empire”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including rammer, wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains about 98-99% crisp, glossy, bright blue with only faint sharp edge wear, one small chemical spot and a few tiny flaked spots. Rammer & handle retain brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer also retain brilliant case colors, turned just a little dark on the left recoil shield and top edge of the hammer. Cylinder retains about 25% blue with the balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina and shows about 95-97% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. All 6 safety pins are crisp. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 97-98% crisp orig blue with very minor, tiny flaked spots on the backstrap. Grip is crisp with a couple small bruises & retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has slightly shrunken bottom and a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with normal handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Brass fittings are a medium patina. Interior is moderately faded with light soil in the bottom. Label has 3 or 4 small tears with some moderate soil and is yellowed. Flask has a couple of small dents with some streaking on both sides and retains about 95% crisp orig finish. Mold appears unused with discoloration on the bright metal sprue cutter. Cap tin retains most of its orig paper wrap with faded top label & missing part of the paper around the bottom edge. Other accessories are fine. All together a very high condition, desirable ’51 Navy. 4-51123 JR130 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2090

2091
$11,500.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 101030. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, rare dovetail front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address with dashes. Frame has full coverage engraving from the Gustave Young shop, probably by the master himself, with 2 scrolls terminating in flower blossoms, 1 on recoil shield & 1 on the right side. Matching engraving extends over the bbl lug with a scroll terminating in Mr. Young’s mythical bird head & another in a large flower blossom. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & sides of the spur with hand checkered spur. Top of the backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the back strap, on the buttstrap and trigger bow. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain, what appears to be, an orig, full checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. The fan pattern at the top of the backstrap has the engraved tiny initials “S.C.”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered but appears orig to this revolver. Bbl retains about 50% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas turning plum and turning to patina elsewhere. There are a couple of small dings on the left side. Rammer & handle are mostly faded case colors. Frame & hammer are mostly light plummy brown patina with case colors in the capping cut out. Cylinder is a light brown patina showing about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and has 5 or 6 small dents. Trigger guard retains about 60% orig silver. Backstrap retains about 25% orig silver with the appearance of something having been filed away from the center of the backstrap. Grip has a couple small age lines otherwise is very fine. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore for the front 2/3 with rear 1/3 fine pitting, probably from having had caps fired and not cleaned afterward. 4-51154 JR131 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2091

2092
$16,100.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: the cylinder Serial Number is “3883”. The revolver Serial Number is “163833”. Obviously an assembly mistake. Cylinder is original to revolver.

SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 163833. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Rare dovetail front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. “PATENT” on the frame is a very light strike. The brass trigger guard and back strap contain a replacement 1-pc smooth ivory grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Revolver is engraved in late vine style probably by Gustave Young. Three of the scrolls terminate in flower blossoms which is one of Young’s trademarks. Hammer is engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose with fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Matching engraving patterns extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and around the address on the top flat with additional matching patterns on the rammer pivot. Top of the backstrap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. All the visible serial numbers on bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small punch mark which indicates that this revolver was to receive extra polishing for engraving. Trigger screw and lock bolt screw appear to have been changed, an easily rectifiable situation. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a dark patina with some fine pitting. Rammer handle & pivot retain bright case colors with pitting on the handle. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors turning a little dark. Cylinder retains about 50% orig blue with a large area of fine pitting. Trigger guard & backstrap are a medium brass patina. Grip has a few age lines, shows light wear and retains a golden ivory patina. Timing needs attention otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with 2 or 3 small spots of pitting. 4-51178 JR115 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2092

2093
$16,100.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 61607. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, modified brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins prominent & serviceable. Front face of cylinder is marked with a small “W” and an asterisk (*). The blued steel large guard trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-piece walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in the back strap channel. Butt strap is marked “U*S*N”. Left bottom edge of grip is marked “G G V” and bottom of right grip is marked “I / J*R*M*M”. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, the Union Navy purchased about 15,000 of these revolvers with many others privately purchased by officers and senior NCOs. Those Navy issued revolvers are rarely ever found with high orig finish given that they were exposed continuously to a salt atmosphere. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue with a small dressed ding on the top edge and another on top of the muzzle; rammer pivot retains bright case colors with the handle turned gray; frame retains brilliant case colors on the sides and right recoil shield, a little faded on left recoil shield; hammer retains moderately faded case colors; cyl is mostly a blue/gray patina and shows about 90-92% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina. Grip has a chip in the left bottom edge and a few light nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-51131 JR135 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2093

2094
$11,500.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Please Note: There is a typographical error in the title. It reads “Navy Arms” which is INCORRECT. It should read “Colt Model 1851 Navy-Army…”

SPECTACULAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY ARMS PERCUSSION REVOLVER ENGRAVED “H.Y. EVANS 1861, “F.J.P.C.C.”.

SN 104910. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. The unplated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all 6 safety pins crisp & prominent. Backstrap is very nicely amateur inscribed “H Y Evans 1861” and the buttstrap “F J P C C”. Finish on this revolver is military style with satin blues & not so bright case colors with the unplated grip frame & oil finish grip. This was an expedient by Colt to fill government contracts. A search of the American Civil War Research Database disclosed 227 individuals named Evans with first initial “H” and about half that many Confederates. None, however showed a middle initial “Y”. Regardless this is a scarce, very high condition military revolver that apparently was issued during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl retains 96-97% crisp orig satin blue with the only loss areas faint sharp edge wear and an area of surface rust with fine pitting on the right side toward the muzzle. Rammer & handle retain bright case colors. Frame & hammer also retain brilliant case colors, lightly faded on left recoil shield with a small area of wear at the highest point. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on the sides, faded on top edge. Cylinder is a dull blue/brown patina and shows about 97-98% Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking with one small area of fine pitting. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with sharp edges and retains about 99% of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, billiant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so, very little. Chambers of the cylinder & bore retain most of the orig blue. 4-51141 JR134 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2094

2095
$17,250.00

RARE COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3013. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight & 1-line block letter address with dashes. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder has usual 6 shots with Ormsby naval battle scene and all 6 safety pins crisp and prominent. The silver plated square back, small guard brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a deluxe, highly figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Only about 3,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in the serial range 1250 through about 4200. Features of this model are the wedge screw above the wedge and wedge slot through the cylinder spindel. This model still maintains the small square back trigger guard of the 1st model. When the ’51 Navy was introduced it was immediately & enthusiastically received by the buying public and usually saw extensive hard service on the American frontier and then throughout the entire Civil War, remaining in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by the advent of self contained cartridge revolvers. The very early revolvers, such as this one are rarely ever found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer handle, wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 88-90% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, thinning elsewhere with light sharp edge wear. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors. Frame & hammer retain about 30-40% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Case colors of this era were notoriously light & dull. Cylinder is mostly a blue gray patina and shows 90-95% Ormsby naval battle scene. Front & backstraps retain most of their orig silver plate with only light sharp edge wear with wear showing at the heel & toe. Grip is sound with numerous small nicks & retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. This is truly an exceptional 2nd model ’51 Navy. 4-51132 JR133 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2095

2096
$9,775.00

FINE FOURTH MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 203136. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Buttstrap is fitted with a factory swivel stud and ring. Cyl is usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and 5 of the 6 safety pins prominent & serviceable. This revolver appears to have been produced in 1867 during the height of the Great Western migration of Manifest Destiny when repeating side arms were in great demand. The ’51 Navy was one of the most popular sidearms on the American Frontier, used by citizens on both sides of the law including such notables as Wild Bill Hickock who is purported to have carried a pair of these revolvers. These revolvers are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Rammer handle is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with sharp edge wear, some very fine pin prick surface rust and a series of very fine scratches with nicks & scratches around the wedge slot. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors and the handle darkened case colors. Frame retains about 95% orig case colors lightly faded on the sides, moderately faded on recoil shields. Hammer retains faded case colors. Cyl retains 70-75% thinning orig blue with edge wear & a cyl line and shows about 95-96% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a medium patina. Front strap has a couple small dings. Grip has some light battering by the left toe and a few nicks, dings & scratches shows moderate edge wear and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. 4-51148 JR139 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2096

2097
$31,050.00

RARE CASED HARTFORD LONDON COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 19628. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl. German silver front sight and New-York U.S. American address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The blued steel trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Left side of bbl & cylinder have small British proofs. All the serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “L” indicating that this revolver was destined for the English market. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined, English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid and swinging latches on the front along with a mortised brass lock. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a rare Dixon bag flask marked “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, a packet of 6 combustible 36 caliber cartridges & a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. There were about 38,800 of these rare revolvers produced during the period 1861-1873 and this one appears to have been produced in about 1864. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were a few ’61 Navys sold to England and cased examples are considered rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with some scattered flaking on the left side and a series of nicks & scratches around the wedge slot on the right side. Rammer pivot & handle retain very bright case colors. Frame contains brilliant case colors on the sides, moderately faded on the recoil shields, brilliant in the capping cut out. Hammer retains fading case colors. Cylinder retains about 75-80% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina and shows about 98% Ormsby naval battle scene. Chambers of the cylinder retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard & front strap retain about 80% strong orig blue, thinning on the front strap with a screw driver halo around the front screw. Backstrap & butt strap retain about 90% glossy orig blue. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with a minor amount of damage from the front sight & hammer spur. Flask is extremely fine. Mold retains about 90% orig blue with clean cavities. Cartridge packet, cap tin & nipple wrench are fine. 4-51163 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2097

2098
$26,450.00

SCARCE CASED INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 17113. Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl. German silver front sight and one line block letter address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Buttstrap is engraved in elaborate Old English “TU.C. Staines”. Cylinder is normal 6-shots with very light Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all of the 6 safety pins serviceable with 4 of the 6 pins crisp and prominent. Accompanied by an orig, dark green velvet lined, mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided trophy of arms & flags, “COLTS PATENT” flask with sloping spout, a blued 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36B”. This revolver was produced in about 1864 during the height of the American Civil War when any firearm was in great demand. Arms of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. Also accompanied by a large packet of information compiled by The Horse Soldier Research Service attempting to identify anyone associated with this inscription. This research disclosed that there is a town in England, a suburb of London named Staines and that the initials “TUC” stand for “Trade Union Congress” which was formed in about 1860. However, nothing is disclosed regarding a person with those exact initials. Research did disclose that a gentlemen by the name of William C. Staines 1818-1881 immigrated from England to the U.S. under the auspices of the Mormon Church in 1842. He became a prominent businessman and politician in Salt Lake City. Mr. Staines returned to England 1860-1863 on a mission for the church. It is unclear if this information has any relevance to this revolver. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 97-98% glossy orig blue showing only light muzzle edge wear and a few fine scratches. Rammer handle & pivot retain brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors with only slight dulling on the left recoil shield and a couple of small nicks. Cylinder, with the afore noted light roll marking, retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with a light cylinder line and light sharp edge wear. Chambers of the cylinder & bore retain strong orig blue. Trigger guard & front strap retain 95-96% strong orig silver. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 60% orig silver. Grip shows very light wear and retains about 80% orig finish simply from handling. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. Case is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches, retains most orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light to moderate soil in the bottom. Flask, an obvious replacement, retains traces of orig finish and has a cracked collar and shows a dark copper & brass patina. Mold is fine, battered on the left side & bottom with light surface pitting and bright cavities. 4-51170 JR129 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2098

2099
$13,225.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 13085. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. There were about 38,800 of these scarce revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873. This revolver appears to have been made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War when any revolving side arm was in great demand. The U.S. government purchased nearly 2400 of them before the end of the war and another 1600 after April 1866. Although the balance of the production during the Civil War would be classified as civilian arms they were mostly all purchased privately for use in the war. After the war, these fine streamlined revolvers were very popular on the western frontier and continued in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by cartridge revolvers. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching incl wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue with the balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer pivot and handle retain about 95% strong case colors. Frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors, lightly faded on the recoil shields and top edge of hammer. Cyl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue and shows about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All 6 safety pins are serviceable. Trigger guard retains about 90% orig silver and the backstrap about 40%. Grip is sound showing very light wear with a few small nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with a very few, scattered spots of pitting. 4-51140 (12,000-17,500) – Lot 2099

2100
$12,075.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 11068. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, rare German silver Rocky Mtn. style dovetail front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Cylinder has the usual lightly struck Ormsby Naval battle scene and has all six safety pins serviceable. All the SNs on bottom of the revolver and left front web of the trigger guard are stamped with a small “2”. The silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of front strap under the grip is hand scratched, twice, “D.B.” and the date “1860”. Right side is hand scratched four times “DB”. Inside the grip under the front strap is written in ink twice “DB”. Apparently whoever “DB” was, was afraid of losing his pistol. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 38,800 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1861 to 1873. Those produced prior to mid-1865 were almost certainly used during the Civil War and then later on the American frontier where they saw hard & continuous service under very adverse circumstances, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; rammer pivot retains bright case colors and the handle case colors turned dark; frame retains brilliant case colors, very slightly faded on the left recoil shield; cyl, as previously noted, has a light roll marking which is normal for this model and overall retains 40-50% blue with the balance flaked to a light patina; hammer retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright on sides, faded on top edge; trigger guard & back strap retain strong silver finish, slightly thinned on back strap, showing wear on the heel. Grip shows light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-51176 JR114 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2100

2101
$10,925.00

EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 420. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. This gun is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its original finish and oiled stocks like for a military gun instead of typical varnished civilian grips. Colt armies and navies are not uncommonly seen with oiled grips where these were sold privately as military sidearms. But most saw very hard service in the Civil War and rarely like new examples like this surface like this, especially such early serial numbers made in the first months of this pattern in 1861. Like Mr. Flayderman’s original tag reads, this is an “Exceptional Colt M1861”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall, all matching.  Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue. There is about a 1″ by 1/2″ area in middle of bbl on left side where there are scratches in the finish, apparently trying to remove a small piece of rust. This is the major blemish in this bbl, which otherwise retains most of its original finish with overall scattered staining and few small dents and scratches. It has good feathers around front sight. Cylinder retains over 50% of its original blue, though thinning with areas of staining, light scratches and rust. Rolled cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible. All six safety pins are crisp and intact.  Frame retains about 80-90% bright and muted case colors. Loading assembly shows 30% case color with balance turning silver/grey. Trigger guard & backstrap have a light mustard/yellow patina.  Grip is sound and sharp showing only minor edge wear and a small chip near left outside toe.  Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51158 JS67 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2101

2102
$37,375.00

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE CASED LONDON COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 37323. Cal. 36. This is an exceptional cased pocket Navy with the rare Dixon marked “COLTS POCKET FLASK” with Navy sized charger. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl with London proofs on left side of bbl housing and on each chamber of cyl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN in butt strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all five safety pins crisp & sharp. Accompanied by an orig English Colt oak casing with typical English green felt lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver; Dixon “COLTS POCKET FLASK” pocket sized flask with 1-1/4″ adjustable charger; a blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold marked on right side “36P”; a packet of combustible cartridges marked “FOR COL. COLTS PATENT REVOLVING BELT PISTOL” and two loose self-contained Eley marked cartridges; and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. There were approx. 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced through about 1873 with most seeing hard service well into the late 1800s and are rarely found cased and almost never with high orig finish. This is one of the finest Pocket Navy revolvers extant. Mr. Flayderman’s original tag accompanies this gun mentioning “EXTREMELY RARE FLASK” along with “EXTREMELY RARE MINT COLT POCKET MODEL OF NAVY CALIBER IN ORIGINAL LONDON CASE”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, new & unfired. Bbl retains about 99% glossy bright factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few light nicks around wedge slot. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their muted case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig bright and muted case colors. Cylinder retains about 97-98% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking, a light cyl line and retains virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Chambers of cyl and the bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue along minor rust further lending credence to the premise that this revolver is possibly unfired. Trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig silver plating, slightly thinned on front strap with light scratches. Grip is sound & crisp with only a couple of minor light nicks in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is sound with typical handling & storage marks. Interior is typical with average wear and soiling with light wear from contact with the cyl and edge of grip and light damage from the front sight & hammer spur. Mold is crisp retaining most of its original varnish and finish and near new. Mold retains 95% plus original dull blue finish with some scuffs and staining. Cartridge packet is broken open at top showing 6 complete cartridges. Cap tin is excellent. Cleaning rod has a rusted end; L-Shaped gun tool and nipple wrench retains 90% plus original finish. There is an extra nipple and trigger spring also retained in this box. 4-51164 JS79 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2102

2103
$26,450.00

EXCEPTIONAL CASED 4-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 15514. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN in butt strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all five safety pins crisp & sharp. Accompanied by an orig Colt mahogany casing with blue velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver; a sgl sided eagle & stars pocket sized flask marked “COLTS PATENT”; a blued steel 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold marked on right side “36P”; a blued L-shaped gun tool and nipple wrench; and a lacquered patented tin of “Cox’s Best Waterproof Caps”. There were approx. 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1861 through about 1873 with most seeing hard service well into the late 1800s and are rarely found cased and almost never with high orig finish. This is one of the finest Pocket Navy revolvers extant. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, new & unfired. Bbl retains about 95% plus glossy bright factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and losses around muzzle, a few light nicks and scratches around wedge slot. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their bright orig case colors. Cylinder retains about 95% plus glossy orig blue with some minor flaking, a light cyl drag line is present, and retains virtually all of its rolled stagecoach holdup scene marking. Chambers of cyl and the bore retain most all of their orig factory blue further lending credence to the premise that this revolver is unfired. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong traces of their orig thinly applied silver plating. Grip is sound & crisp with only a couple of minor light nicks in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Casing is sound with a 6″ crack in the lid and handling & storage marks. Interior is crisp with light wear from contact with the cyl and edge of grip and light damage from the front sight & hammer spur; compartment holding bullet mold and flask have come unglued in areas and are in need of repair, which can be easily done without hurting aesthetics of this fine case. Mold, flask, cap tin and gun tool are crisp and excellent. 4-51151 JS78 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2103

2104
$11,500.00

EXCEPTIONAL 4-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9714. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN in butt strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all five safety pins crisp & sharp. There were approx. 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced through about 1873 with most seeing hard service well into the late 1800s and are rarely found cased and almost never with high orig finish. This is one of the finest Pocket Navy revolvers extant. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War early in 1863 and is amazing but this specimen escaped hard war service and survived in such beautiful condition, retaining most of its original finish. Mr. Flayderman’s original tag notes that this gun was once part of the famous Parsons Collection and was displayed and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: John Parsons Collection, Metroplitan Museum of Art, Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, appears near new & possibly unfired. Bbl retains about 98% glossy bright factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear, several small dents and nicks around wedge slot. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their bright orig case colors, on top edge of hammer. Cylinder retains about 80% glossy orig blue with some flaking, a light cyl line and retains virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Chambers of cyl and the bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue with some rust further lending credence to the premise that this revolver is virtually unfired. Trigger guard & back strap retain 90% plus of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound, well-fit & crisp with only a couple of minor light nicks in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish, light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51175 JS81 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2104

2105
$9,775.00

EXCEPTIONAL 6-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1211. This is a very early pocket Navy being made early in 1861 that is in the most desired 6-1/2″ bbl configuration in near new condition that would be difficult to upgrade. This gun conforms to other pocket Navies with blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN in butt strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all five safety pins crisp & sharp. There were approx. 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced through about 1873 with most seeing hard service well into the late 1800s and are rarely found cased and almost never with high orig finish. Mr. Flayderman’s original tag states this gun once had its original holster but is now missing. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% plus glossy bright factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and several scrapes and scratches. Rammer & handle retain some case colors with balance grey/silver with brown staining. Frame & hammer retain about half of their bright orig case colors with balance grey/silver with staining and pin pitting. Cylinder retains about 60% glossy orig blue, a light cyl drag line and retains virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Chambers of cyl and the bore retain much of their orig factory blue with some rust. Trigger guard & back strap retain about half of their orig silver plating. There is a dent in bottom of buttstrap causing a slight misfit to grip however grip is sound, fairly well-fit & crisp with only a few light nicks and dents in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish, light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51149 JS82 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2105

2106
$11,500.00

EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 15565. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip with SN in butt strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all five safety pins crisp & sharp. There were approx. 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced through about 1873 with most seeing hard service well into the late 1800s and are rarely found cased and almost never with high orig finish. This is one of the finest Pocket Navy revolvers extant. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War near the end of 1863 or early 1864 and is amazing but this specimen escaped hard war service and survived in such beautiful condition, retaining most of its original finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, appears near new & possibly unfired. Bbl retains about 98% glossy bright factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear, small area of wear at muzzle and nicks around wedge slot. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their bright orig case colors, on top edge of hammer. Cylinder retains about 90% plus glossy orig blue with some minor flaking, a light cyl line and retains virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Chambers of cyl and the bore retain virtually all of their orig factory blue with some rust further lending credence to the premise that this revolver is virtually unfired. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong traces of their orig silver plating. Grip is sound, well-fit & crisp with only a couple of minor light nicks in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish, light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51152 JS80 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2106

2107
$27,600.00

RARE CASED LONDON 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 35231. Cal. 36. This cased revolver contains among the very rarest of all Colt flasks. This case contains a James Dixon “COLTS POLICE FLASK” in nearly new condition. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address with British proofs on bbl housing and “L”s above SNs. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. The rare blued variant iron trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. Accompanied by an orig, English oak green felt lined casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a 2-cavity brass bullet & ball mold, a Dixon bag flask marked “COLTS POLICE FLASK”, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, a small pewter oil bottle and cast lead balls and cleaning tool. There were only about 28,000 of these scarce revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873. They were very popular during the Civil War for their small size with powerful load and saw extensive hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier. They remained in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. Very few were cased and this case has a nice 3-1/2″ Colt London label pasted in upper lid. Norm’s original tag states “extremely rare IRON strap… very, very rare unused flask also”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 99% orig blue with minor scratches; frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue; cylinder retains about 95% strong blue overall with light drag line and small scratches consistent with bbl; trigger guard & backstrap retain 95% plus original bright blue with small scratches as seen on bbl and cyl. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining virtually all of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Case is typical English oak, overall solid with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and lid is slightly warped; lock face escutcheon is missing; interior is faded, soiled and stained; incorrect “31 PKT” cal mold is in beautiful condition retaining almost all of its original bright blue finish; flask is excellent and retains most of its orig brown shellac and is possibly one of only a few known with “COLTS POLICE FLASK” marking; nipple wrench, caps & other accessories are fine. 4-51169 JS83 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2107

2108
$21,850.00

RARE EARLY COL. COLT PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 13. Cal. 36. This is one of the very first 1862s made in 1861 being SN 13. This gun has Colt factory inscription on backstrap “WM. W. MACFARLAND ESQ WITH COL. COLT’S COMPLIMENTS”. Samuel Colt was known to give many guns to constituents and friends or anyone who could help him sell his guns. This is a very rare variant of the 1862 Police revolver as features noted below and this could quite possibly be the last or among the last “Col. Colt” presentations as Samuel Colt died January 1862! Wm. W. McFarland was a trusted Colt family and business Attorney working in Hartford at the time of the presentation. McFarland was witness to two Colt contracts between Elihu Root and General James Ripley in June and August of 1862 for a total of 18,000 Army revolvers withing months of presentation of this earliest of Model 1862 Police Revolvers. This very early pocket police conforms closely to standard production guns with the addition of a SN on the loading arm on left side and lack of caliber markings on trigger guard and lack of Colts patent marking on fame and unusual Hartford address as these guns should have New York addresses. Otherwise this gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 4-5/8″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. Mr. Flayderman’s tag on this gun, which he must have owned since the 1950s, simply states “V. Rare early 62 Colt”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge. Gun was not disassembled but is no doubt all original and authentic in every regard. Bbl retains about 40-50% orig blue with minor scratches and stains; frame, loading assembly and hammer contain traces of original case colors, with balance silver/grey with staining; cylinder retains about 60% strong blue overall with light drag line. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 60-70% of their original silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Inscription is easily read with some bubbling of silver as can be seen in photos. 4-51142 JS85 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2108

2109
$17,250.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH LONDON ADDRESS.

SN 38146. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line lightly struck “ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON”. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The blued steel trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is 4-shots, rebated, with half flutes. Left side of bbl lug and cyl have small British proofs. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there was a total of about 28,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873. He states that those with London address are “rare”. There is no reference as to how many of these London marked revolvers were produced. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and a few light scratches; rammer pivot & handle retain brilliant case colors; frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors, turned a little dark on top edge of hammer; trigger guard & back strap retain most of their glossy orig blue with some light flaking on front strap; cyl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with front edge & high point wear; chambers of the cyl & bore retain most of their orig blue. Grip is sound showing light edge wear, a few light nicks and overall retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51146 JR146 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2109

2110
$10,925.00

CASED 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 44801. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. Accompanied by an orig, American walnut purple velvet lined casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a 2-sided eagle flask, and an L-shaped nipple wrench. There were only about 28,000 of these scarce revolvers produced in the period 1861-1873. They were very popular during the Civil War for their small size with powerful load and saw extensive hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier. They remained in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. Very few were cased but Mr. Flayderman saved the best examples in every size! PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 80% orig blue with minor scratches and stains; frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue; cylinder retains about 60% strong blue overall with light drag line and small scratches consistent with bbl; trigger guard & backstrap retain 50% of their original silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Case is sound and solid with light handling & storage nicks & scratches; lining inside is heavily soiled and especially worn where muzzle and front sight have rubbed casing; accompanying flask and gun tool are very good retaining about half of their original finishes 4-51153 JS84 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2110

2111
$13,800.00

INSCRIBED 6-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER TO SURGEON W. H. THAYER 14TH NH INFANTRY.

SN 8859. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. William Henry Thayer enlisted 9/19/1862 in Keene, NH as a surgeon; he was 40 years old. This gun was made early in 1862 not long before this fairly new model Colt was inscribed to him “W.H. Thayer 14th Regt NHV” on the buttstrap. He stayed with his unit until being mustered out in July of 1865. The 14th took place in many engagements in the war with their hardest fighting occurring in Opequan, VA Sept 19, 1864 where the regiment had about 150 casualties where no doubt surgeon Thayer’s skill was greatly appreciated by his men. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains over 90% orig blue with minor scratches and stains; frame, loading assembly and hammer retain much of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue; cylinder retains about 20% strong blue overall with light drag line with balance being silver/grey; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong traces of their original silver plating especially in protected areas around trigger bow. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-51150 JS86 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2111

2112
$8,050.00

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 15467. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. This gun was made at the height of the Civil War near the end of 1863 or early in 1864. This popular Civil War sidearm generally saw very hard service during the war. This is a wonderful example in high condition that survived in near-new condition. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 80% plus orig blue with minor scratches and stains; frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue; cylinder retains about 60% strong blue overall with light drag line and small scratches consistent with bbl; trigger guard & backstrap retain 80% of their original silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 90% of its orig bright varnish with largest loss of varnish on left grip near frame where it appears almost burnt in about 1″ x 1/2″ area. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-51157 JS87 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2112

2113
$8,050.00

EXCEPTIONAL 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 42909. Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other model 1862 revolvers being blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Left side of trigger guard is stamped “36CAL”. Brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is typical half flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. This gun, based on SN, was made near the end of production in 1870. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 97-98% orig blue with small loss near muzzle and few small nicks and scratches; frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue; cylinder retains about 50% strong blue overall with balance turning plum/grey; trigger guard & backstrap retain virtually all of their original silver plating. Grip is sound and solid and well-fit retaining about 98% of its orig bright varnish with light edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-51156 JS88 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2113

2114
$12,650.00

CONFEDERATE BELL CAPTURED IN NEW ORLEANS.

SN NSN. This is a fabulous and unique artifact that General Benjamin Butler sent home to Rhode Island as a souvenier and had yoke cast that reads “TAKEN AT NEW ORLEANS BY GEN. B.F. BUTLER 1862 GIVEN IN AID OF SOUTHERN REBELLION TO BE CAST INTO CANNON”. The bronze bell itself is 17″ diameter, 15″ high, is maker marked and dated 1839 and still retains the orig clapper. The massive cast iron yoke is 27″ across, and bell and yoke weigh 151 pounds. General Benjamin Butler was a famous Civil War General and Rhode Island politician and infamous personality in the Deep South. His reign as Military Governor of New Orleans was quite severe to the local inhabitants who gave him the nickname “Beast Butler”. Butler excelled at most everything he did. Although he sympathized with the South and was involved attempting to resolve hostilities before the secession of South Carolina, Butler did become one of the early appointments of Major General of Volunteers. Butler was to capture New Orleans in May of 1862 and became the Administrator of America’s fifth largest city at the start of the war. Regardless of how Southerner’s viewed him, he was a great administrator for the Union and was able, with his brothers aid, to set up business in the lucrative inter-belligerent trade in the commodities of sugar and cotton. Millions of dollars of confiscated cotton and other commodities made their way to the North. At the time of Butler’s death, his net worth was about $7 million. “The source of his fortune is a mystery, but much of it came from New Orleans.” (From Chester Hearn’s LSU published 1997 book “When the Devil Came Down to Dixie, Ben Butler in New Orleans”). What a wonderful relic from New Orleans, the casting on this yoke was not a small job and obviously someone went to great expense. This wonderful relic has sat in the stairway of Mr. Flayderman’s office for over many years. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bronze retains a fine patina. Yoke is pitted and raised letters of inscription are painted so they are easily seen. Norm’s children remember painting this artifact and other architectural artifacts when they were young. 4-51207 JS152 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2114

2115
$42,550.00

FINE LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER CAPTURED BY UNION NAVAL OFFICER.

SN 944. Cal. 36. This particular revolver is among the very finest examples of this model known. This gun appears 100% orig and complete with all matching SN, 944. This gun was purchased by Norm Flayderman from direct descendants of Civil War Naval Captain John Adams Howell. Captain Howell was a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1858 and served throughout the Civil War being promoted to Lieutenant Commander before War’s end and retired a Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Howell had a long and adventurous military career including his part in the capture of Confederate Ironclad Tennessee in August 5, 1864 at the Battle of Mobile Bay. We mention this capture as there is a great possibility that that is where this gun was made a souvenir as SN 605 Leech & Rigdon was captured off that same vessel on same date. SN 605 is pictured in several reference books with a plaque that reads “Ensign P. Fred Harrington / U.S. Navy / U.S.S. Mononcahela / Mobile Bay, Alabama / Friday Aug 5th 1864 / Captured with the Rebel Ironclad / Tennessee”. This gun has all standard features associated with these pistols made in Greenboro, Georgia. Bbl is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top bbl flat. Cryptic of four dots in a cross is seen on left side of trigger guard. SN are found on all parts normally numbered on this gun, including bbl housing, loading arm, latch, wedge, frame, arbor, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. This gun retains a thin bright glossy plum color over much of its surface which appears to be original blue that has simply turned. Mr. Flayderman notes on the original tag still attached to this gun “Extremely fine Confederate Leech & Rigdon Revolver – probably the finest known specimen”. This is truly a magnificent gun with beautiful color and crisp fine markings that would be difficult to replicate with Civil War Naval capture history. This gun is pictured on page 196 of Norm’s book The Bowie Knife. PROVENANCE: John Adams Howell, USN. Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: This gun retains about 90% of its plum color to bbl, bbl housing, and loading arm. Cyl retains about 80% of this same plum, though thin with areas of staining and pin prick pitting. The frame is gray with traces of finish with finishing marks still present. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have mustard colored patina with typical scattered scratches. Trigger bow exhibits several casting flaws as can be seen in photos. Stocks are sound, solid, and well fit retaining about 90% orig varnish with scuffing on bottom edges. Bore is crisp and well defined and gun is mechanically sound. 4-51127 JS5 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2115

2115a
$27,600.00

FINE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER.

SN 3094. Cal. 36. This is a standard second model Griswold revolver being among the highest SNs known that is complete. This gun overall is in very good condition showing strong traces of blue finish in protected areas. Much of the remaining finish on bbl and bbl housing has turned plum and much is remaining as can be seen in photos and a similar plum color is present on much of cyl’s surface. The safety pins are partially intact with two being totally smashed. Ratcheting on back of cyl is still crisp and the cryptic “C” on back of cyl is visible. This gun appears all-original and authentic in every regard including the screws. This gun has a pleasant mustard/yellow patina to the brass, and a nice dark brown surface to the metal surfaces. This gun is SN’d 3094 on left side of bbl housing, frame, and cylinder. Secondary number “4” found stamped on wedge, hammer, trigger guard and backstrap and penciled into channel of grips; but there is little doubt all parts are original. A cryptic “C” is found on bottom of bbl, back of frame, right side of trigger guard and back of cyl. Secondary number “5” is found on loading arm which no doubt appears original to this gun with nearly identical matching patina. A Roman numeral “I” is found on backstrap and trigger guard. This is an extremely fine Griswold revolver retaining much of its orig finish that no doubt rates it in the top 5% of all surviving Confederate handguns as to originality and finish. This gun is pictured on p. 234 of Norm’s book The Bowie Knife as a prop for knife. PROVENANCE: Listed in William Albaugh “The Brass Framed Colt & Whitney”, 1955. Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: This gun is overall very good to fine. Brass show old cleaning with a mottled surface. Bbl and cyl retain much of their orig finish though mostly turned plum. All parts appear original including screws. The cylinder shows distinct twist marks under its thin plum finish. The right ear of the hammer is missing where it has chipped off. Stocks are sound and well-fit with normally seen small dents and scratches. There is a small area of rust and pitting near front sight at muzzle which does not effect aesthetics. Gun is slightly loose between frame and bbl housing. 4-51128 JS6 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2115a

2116
$25,875.00

FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL CONTRACT LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER.

SN 8626. Cal. .42/18ga, serial number “8626”, 6-3/4″ oct bbl. This gun is one of one thousand contracted by the Confederate Navy and manufactured between 1864 & 1865, though few were delivered according to Doug Adams in his text “The Confederate LeMat Revolver”. This gun appears orig & complete with serial number “8626” being found on all major parts and assembly number “692” also appears on the front of the frame & back of bbl assembly. Other assembly markings including “VII” are found on various internal parts of this gun. Both grips have an assembly number “6” stamped on the interior and one stock also has an additional assembly number “8” as does left side of frame internally. Typical Birmingham proofs are found on each cyl chamber & bbl. There is over half of gun’s bright blue finish still visible on bbl and cyl. Bbl is marked on top flat as all guns of this contract “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON”. This is a beautiful gun retaining much of its original finish with crisp bright markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and bbl housing retain about 70% orig blue finish with scattered scratches, dents, and dings. Shotgun bbl and cyl retain about 10-20% of their original blue finish. Frame, hammer, and trigger guard retain strong traces of finish in protected areas with balance gray/silver. Stocks are sound and well fit with a fleur-de-lis stamped on left side flat which is seen on a few other guns. Bores in both shotgun bbl and rifled bbl are smooth and well defined showing little use. Mechanically gun functions well. Loading assembly retains much of its orig bright finish with matching SN and assembly marks. 4-51185 JS7 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2116

2117
$36,800.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: The cylinder pin has been shortened (probably during period of use) and cylinder pin retaining screw is missing (as seen in the catalog image)

HISTORICAL LARGE FRAME BEAUMONT-ADAMS PERCUSSION DRAGOON REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “A FOUNDER OF THE PONY EXPRESS” AND LATER CONFEDERATE PURCHASING AGENT, MAJOR BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FICKLIN.

SN B20276. This rare large-bore Pattern 1856 revolver, 38 bore, approx 50 cal, is inscribed on right side of bbl flat ‘B.F.FICKLIN, VIRGINIA.’ This is a typical style of engraving found on other Confederate-associated English military revolvers. Gun overall measures just over 13″ with a 6-1/2″ full oct bbl. This massive Dragoon had about the largest caliber bullet utilized in any Civil War Revolver. It is impressive. These English guns with multiple patents in this era typically have two serial numbers. This gun has on the frame ‘B20276’ over ‘ADAMS PATENT NO. 36025R’. The ‘B’ serial number we are utilizing as this is the number that is used in the Confederate inventories according to recent research to be published in upcoming text on English Confederate imports The English Connection by C. A. Huey & R. Pritchard. Gun was not disassembled as it is no doubt all orig, matching and authentic. It is interesting to note that there are 5 other identical revolvers with names inscribed identically to other Virginia military officers in same position on right bbl flat of guns in the same serial range. Identities and inscriptions of these other guns will be published in 2014. It is also thought according to upcoming text that Ficklin was the responsible agent for bringing these guns to the Confederacy. Benjamin Franklin Ficklin was a famous graduate of VMI in 1849. He taught school for a short period of time but the lure of the West was too great. By the early 1850s he was out on the plains in the employ of Russell, Majors & Waddell Freight Line. “He familiarized himself with the West making the acquaintance of the Indians, proved himself a shrewd trader, and mixed freely with the military.” Ficklin was one of the orig 3 partners of the Central Overland California and Pike’s Peak Express Company which conducted the famous Pony Express. Ficklin was the first general superintendent for the Pony Express until being replaced in June 1860. According to VMI archives “Along with several others, he formed the famous Pony Express courier company in January 1860 and served as a key partner in the venture until he left the company due to conflict with another partner.” When the Civil War began in 1861 Ficklin was commissioned Major in Virginia’s provisional army. He took part in the July 1st disastrous assault at Malvern Hill southeast of Richmond where, according to the Charlottesville newspaper, “Ficklin succeeded by his own hands of saving a cannon abandoned by those who had served it.” Life between battles was notoriously dull and Ficklin turned to the high seas. He became a blockade runner, operating 3 ships in the risky business: the Virginia, Coquette, and Giraffe. Ficklin is known to have hired 26 English bank-note engravers that he smuggled to the Confederacy on the blockade runner Giraffe in 1863. According to Monticello’s official website: “Ficklin’s ocean-going operations must have proven quite lucrative, for on November 17, 1864, he purchased Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and 600 surrounding acres from the government of the Confederate States of America. Having been the property of Uriah Phillips Levy, a commodore in the U.S. Navy who owned Monticello from 1836 until his death in 1862, the estate had been seized by the Confederacy under its Alien Enemies Act, which authorized the confiscation of property owned by Northerners. According to an account in the Lynchburg Republican, the deputy marshal handling the auction sale of Monticello first told the large assembled crowd that one acre of the property – the Jefferson family cemetery – was reserved and would not be sold. “Monticello was put up,” the newspaper noted, “and the first bid was $20,000, the last $80,500, and Lieutenant-Colonel B. F. Ficklin the purchaser… The bust of Mr. Jefferson, which stood in the hall on a fluted Corinthian pedestal, brought only $50, and will still retain its place, as Mr. Ficklin repurchased it.” The Lynchburg newspaper also described the condition of the Monticello house: “Visitors have defaced the walls of the house by scribbling their names over them. Hundreds of them can be seen and read on each side of the front entrance to the hall; pieces of the bust of Mr. Jefferson were chipped off; chairs, tables, mirrors, vases broken and destroyed, and in some cases mementoes of rare virtue and art have been purloined. Shame, shame upon our thoughtless countrymen; why should they be so disrespectful to the sepulcher of the great patriot of the Revolution?” Ficklin did not acquire the title to Monticello until March 17, 1865, a mere three weeks before Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Although it is unclear whether Ficklin ever stayed in Jefferson’s home, Ficklin family lore holds that the adventurer took his aged father to Monticello, where he died. (The U.S. government never recognized the Confederacy’s or Ficklin’s ownership of Monticello; after the Civil War all confiscated properties were returned to their previous owners. In 1879, after years of disputes among the heirs of Uriah Levy, his nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy bought and took possession of Monticello.) In April 1865, Ben Ficklin was in Washington, D.C. On the 16th of the month, two days after President Lincoln was killed by John Wilkes Booth, Ficklin was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the assassination. A telegraph operator had reported Ficklin to the authorities, saying the 37-year-old ex-Confederate presented “the appearance of a refined pirate.” Ficklin was never tried, and was released after spending a couple of months in prison. Within two years he was back in Texas, running the U.S. mail between San Antonio and El Paso. When his stagecoaches were attacked by Kickapoos, Ficklin managed to obtain cavalry escorts. He later armed his passengers with Spencer repeating carbines. The adventurous Benjamin Franklin Ficklin died March 10, 1871, but not from a bullet, arrow, or cannonball. Rather, a jagged fishbone lodged in his throat during a dinner at the Willard Hotel in Washington. When a physician tried to remove it he severed an artery, and Ficklin drowned in his own blood. His body was transported to Charlottesville and lies buried in the city’s Maplewood Cemetery.” PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall retaining 80% of its orig blue on frame and bbl with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Cylinder retains 10 – 20% blue with much of its remainder turning plum with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Trigger guard has strong traces of finish in protected areas as does trigger with balance being gray/brown. Stocks are sound and solid with crisp checkering with some dings and dents. Mechanically gun functions intermittently. Rifling in bore is crisp with rust and pitting. Markings including serial numbers are all crisp and easily discerned. 4-51190 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2117

2118
$34,500.00

CASED TRANTER REVOLVER OF CAPT. JULES DELERY of the ST. BERNARD MOUNTED RIFLES, 4TH LA CAV CSA.

SN 10247. Scarce cased Tranter’s Patent DA Army-sized Revolver inscribed to “CAPT. JULES DELERY” on right side of bbl flat. SN 10247. 54 bore which is about 46 cal. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl with small dovetailed pin front sight and fixed rear sight at the rear of the top strap. Rammer is mounted to left side of frame. Revolver is dbl action with a checkered hammer spur and has engraved buttcap and 5-shot cyl. It is mounted with a nicely figured, checkered 1-pc walnut grip. Left front side of the frame and rammer handle are stamped “TRANTER’S PATENT” and the top strap is engraved “W. TRANTERS PATENT, HYDE & GOODRICH AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES SOUTH”. Right rear side of frame behind the cyl has an articulated safety with a small pin on its nose which corresponds to the small holes in the rear face of the cyls in the lands between the nipple recesses. Revolver is very nicely engraved with tasteful and well-executed foliate arabesque patterns and engraved rammer screw head. Accompanied by its orig American-style mahogany casing. Interior is red felt lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, flask is missing however, its orig Tranter’s Patent marked brass 2-cavity bullet mold with blued steel sprue cutter marked “54” is retained. Big frame Tranter revolvers were very popular among Confederate officers, especially from New Orleans where this gun was sold. The inscription on side of gun to Capt. Delery is in the style seen on most English revolvers of this era. Delery is an important family in New Orleans both today and in the antebellum era. There is a Delery Street in New Orleans. There is a series of copies of correspondence that accompany this pistol from Mr. Flayderman in 1958 written to a great-grandson of Mr. Delery in New Orleans requesting information about Capt. Delery. Capt. Delery does show up on the rolls of the St. Bernard Rifles and that unit also known as the St. Bernard Horse Rifles Company of the Louisiana Militia which was connected to the 19th battalion Louisiana Cavalry, afterward the 4th Louisiana Cavalry. In 1861 Jules Delery owned a plantation on the Mississippi River in St. Bernard Parrish just below the city limits of New Orleans. Jules Delery is shown in the 1850 census in Plaquemine, Louisiana along with 50 of his slaves. PROVENANCE: Herb Glass 1957, Norm Flayderman Estate Collection since 1958. CONDITION: Revolver is very good defined overall retaining about 30% blue finish with balance plum/grey with areas of pitting. Cylinder is overall plum/grey. Engraved panels markings including address, inscription and SNs are excellent and easily discerned. Double action pull and secondary trigger fires gun and mechanics are functional. Bore retains crisp, sharp rifling with rust and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with minor chipping to some checkering overall with good hand-rubbed patina. Case is sound and solid with red soiled lining, worn where gun and mold come in contact with case, especially front sight of Tranter where is has formed a prominent dished-out area. Case retains a fine Tranter marked mold numbered “9006”, 6 loose bullets and a cardboard pack of caps. 4-51161 JS68 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2118

2119
$18,400.00

RARE CASED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 15. Cal 44. Extremely early example, completely unmarked except for serial numbers. All blue finish with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetailed target style front sight with rear sight in hammer nose. Cylinder is unfluted with 12 stop notches. Mounted with extremely rare, checkered, 1-pc ivory grip that has plain butt cap with matching serial number. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig Starr single cavity bullet mold, a small bag shaped flask, a packet of 6 combustible envelope cartridges, a pewter oil bottle & a rare lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with repoussed brass top label & a William Read & Son paper label on the side. There is also what appears to be an orig Starr Arms Company paper label showing their address as 267 Broadway, New York. Single action Starr Army revolvers are not necessarily uncommon but orig ivory gripped examples are practically unknown. Undoubtedly this was a presentation to someone of note. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder, front & back straps and grip. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a dark patina. Frame retains about 80-90% glossy orig blue with losses flaked to a medium patina. Trigger guard, front strap & back strap are mostly a brown patina from handling. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, fading on top edge. Cylinder retains about 20-25% orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina. Chambers of the cylinder & bore retain most of their orig blue. Grip has a couple of tiny age lines, shows little or no wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches, some light to moderate soil and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with moderate soil in the bottom and tiny damage from the front sight. Mold is fine with a dark brass patina. Flask retains about 75-80% orig finish, missing 1 small screw. Cartridge packet is extremely fine. Oiler is corroded. Cap tin is exceptionally fine. Extraordinary cased Starr unlikely to be encountered again anytime soon. 4-51165 JR124 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2119

2120
$13,800.00

RARE CASED REMINGTON-RIDER NEW MODEL BELT PERCUSSION MODEL WITH CONVERSION CYLINDER.

SN 4769. Cal 36 Perc. & 38 RF. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, half moon German silver front sight and 3-line address. Trigger guard is brass and it is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips with matching serial number inside the left grip. Accompanied by an orig, purple velvet lined, mahogany case that has beveled bottom edges. Interior is compartmented for the revolver, a rare early American eagle flask with crossed pistols, an orig Remington 2-cavity, 36 caliber mold with sprue cutter, a rare lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with orange label marked “Made expressly for / Remington’s / Belt and Pocket / Pistols” also accompanied by its orig matching numbered percussion cylinder and matching numbered conversion cylinder, an extremely rare combination. Front edge of the case has a cartridge block containing twenty five 38 RF long cartridges. According to Flaydermans Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 3,000-5,000 of these revolvers manufactured 1863-1873. They were serial numbered in the same series with Remington’s New Model Single Action Belt Revolver. These revolvers are scarce to begin with having both cylinders is doubly scarce and a cased example is extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, frame, both cylinders & grips. Frame & bbl retain about 95% of what may be an old restored finish, probably accomplished when it received the conversion cylinder. Cylinders also retain most of their factory blue. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear with nicks & scratches and retain most of their factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong, frosty bore, dark in the grooves. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish Interior is bright with light soil and solid partitions. Flask is crisp and near new. Mold retains about 75% orig blue with bright cavities. Cap tin is very fine with one small rub on the label and light soil. Cartridges are oxidized solid in the block. All together a fine and rare set. 4-51187 JR125 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2120

2121
$10,350.00

RARE 6″ NEW JERSEY CONTRACT WHITNEY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 15789A. Cal. 36. Blue finish with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line “E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN” address. Cyl is 1st type with the eagle, lion & shield cyl roll marking. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 1,200 of this model & type were produced in the 1850s-1860s. Flayderman mentions that bbl lengths other than the standard 7-1/2″ are quite rare and no doubt this is why he retained this gun in near new condition. Whitney produced the first practical solid frame revolver which became extremely popular during the Civil War with the government buying at least half of the production. Given that these revolvers were produced during the Civil War and previously during the early years of the Great Westward Expansion and usually saw continuous hard service throughout the Civil War it is unusual to find one with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light flaking, not wear; rammer handle & cyl pin retain just about all of their bright orig case colors; frame retains about 80% orig blue, to a gray/brown patina on grip straps; hammer retains about all of its muted case colors; trigger guard retains about 80% silver plating. Grips are sound with minor nicks & overall retains about all of their bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51184 JS39 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2121

2122
$25,300.00

EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION GRADE CASED WESSON & LEAVITT MASS ARMS PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.

SN NSN. Cal. 31. Only about 1,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1850-51. This beautiful revolver with 6” rnd bbl, open bottom receiver, 6-shot cylinder with etched decoration and very nicely engraved frame, lockplate & hammer is fancier than other specimens we have seen. This particular gun has gold plated and engraved backstrap and engraved and gold plated trigger guard, with fancy varnished burl grips. Accompanied by its orig blue velvet lined, mahogany case compartmented in bottom for revolver, a fine flying eagle flask, brass 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter, “MASS ARMS CO” marked on bottom. It also has its brass bullet starter/rammer. Another compartment has the orig key and pack of caps. This is a beautiful gun, most likely unfired, retaining most all of its orig finish with accessories in matching excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Sam Smith Collection, Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine-excellent overall. Bbl retains 98% orig bright blue finish. Frame retains about 90% orig fire blue with most surfaces engraved with small areas of staining and light rust. Lockplate & hammer retain strong traces of case colors with balance silver/gray. Trigger guard and backstrap which are finely engraved retaining 98% orig bright gold plating. Cylinder has about 60-70% bright blue to highlights with silver/plum stippled backgrounds with staining and light pitting. Grip is sound and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Pistol mechanically functions well with bright shiny bore. Case is sound and fine overall with nicks & light scratches. Interior is still bright with light soiling in bottom from the revolver. Flask is virtually new. Mold, which is “MASS ARMS” marked, is in unused condition. Brass mushroom-shaped loading tool is very good. 4-51189 JS49 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2122

2123
$27,600.00

MASSIVE EXHIBITION SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE.

SN NSN. This knife is pictured on p. 388 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman and he describes this knife “Impressive Exhibition Bowie Knife. 22 inches overall weighing 2 pounds. Wide (2 inches) double edged 16-inch spear point blade with high median ridge (spine). Marked on ricasso ‘R. SMITH/YORK.’Tall handle with die struck German silver mounts; fluted rib patterns on the unusual crossguard. Large coffin-shaped pommel with reclining iron motif. Two-piece pearl grips fastened by six pins; escutcheon both sides. Red leather sheath with profuse, delicate, gold embossed designs very likely made by the same craftsman that produced the near identical sheath with the Walter’s ‘GLOBE WORKS’ exhibition knife; same German silver mounts”. Rarely do knives survive in this type of condition with blades retaining most all of their original polish. They don’t get much better than this. This knife for the last few years was part of the display at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. PROVENANCE: Donald Euing Collection. Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright/white retaining most of its original finish with small areas of staining and pitting. The left pommel escutcheon has three small openings where apparently worn through. Mother of pearl slabs are complete and intact and well fit. There is a looseness to blade where crossguard is slightly dented in at ricasso. The scabbard is sound retaining most of its multicolored decoration. The scabbard was broken just above drag and there is a glued repair as can be seen in photographs below the middle mount to close seam about 6″ long and there is about a 5″ open seam opposite side of scabbard from this repair. German silver mounts on the scabbard are sound and solid with a few minor scratches and a few dents to drag. Frog button is intact and complete. 4-51210 JS3 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2123

2124
$12,650.00

RARE SHEFFIELD BOWIE WITH HORSE HEADS AND ALLIGATOR.

SN NSN. This is a very rare form with no more than a few examples exhibiting horse head pommel and unique matching horse heads facing apart with an open jawed alligator head between them. Flayderman in his text shows a large Unwin & Rogers folder on p 436. This massive knife measures 19″ overall with a blade just over one foot. Blade is maker marked “J. Nowill & Sons/Sheffield” in a buckled ribbon cartouche on ricasso. John Nowill & Sons was a noted Sheffield cutler who is known to have been in business in the late 1840’s. If you ever wanted a knife of this configuration this may be your only chance. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Knife is good to very good overall with gray blade with old sharpening with scattered staining and pitting. Maker’s mark and cryptics on ricasso are easily discernible as can be seen in photographs. Stamped escutcheons on pommel are slightly loose with scattered dents and dings and at least one small area where lead filler can be seen through the thin German silver shell. The crossguard escutcheons are tightly fit with a few dings and dents. Escutcheon retaining pins show denting where they were apparently hammered, possibly to tighten looseness. Horn slabs are both sound and intact with the typical “over-sized” fit often seen in these early Sheffield knives. Silver escutcheon is intact and well fit with about a 5% loss to one edge as can be seen in photos. The accompanying leather scabbard has about 1/4″ gap and though appears possibly 19th century, was probably made later for continued use of this knife. 4-51209 JS2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2124

2125
$21,850.00

MASSIVE CONFEDERATE “D” GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

SN NSN. This quintessential classic Confederate knife is seen in a 1961 Life magazine article with Norm seated in Civil War regalia with this knife sitting on a wall in upper left hand corner of photograph. This knife is pictured and described on p. 227 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman and is described by the author “Massive Confederate “D” Guard Bowie that could easily fill the bill as a cutlass or artillery short sword. 24″ overall; weighs 4 lbs.!; 18-1/2″ double edged, spear point blade. Thick iron “D” guard; round maple wood grips with pronounced tiger-striped grain; wide pewter ferrule.” This knife shows extraordinary skill in craftsmanship in all features including blade, hilt, mountings, and scabbard. This is truly an exceptional knife and it has few peers. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall with a gray/bright blade with areas of old tool marks and sharpening. Scattered areas of staining and pitting. Iron “D” guard overall brown with rust and pitting. Pewter ferrule and half penny sized copper washer are tightly seated with expected small dings, dents, and scratches. Maple grip is sound and solid with well patinaed surface with a few scattered dents and scratches. Scabbard is sound and solid but missing about 5% of its leather veneer on right side and missing 80% on its left side. Scabbard body overall is complete with similar matching patina to “D” guard with scattered staining and pitting, one pin at tip is loose, however, and both carrying rings are intact and complete. 5-51211 JS1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2125

2126
$4,600.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

This item was not consgined by the Flayderman family to the auction. However, this Bowie knife does appear in Flayderman’s book and was once part of Norm’s prestigious collection.

BOWIE KNIFE IMMORTALIZING ZACHARY TAYLOR.

This rare knife with possibly unique motto “GENERAL TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS” was made by Wraggs Celebrated Cutlery of Sheffield, circa 1850. This knife is in beautiful condition measuring over 12-1/2″ overall with an 8″ clip point blade. This exact knife and scabbard are pictured on pg 423 of The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade retains much orig luster with sharpening, staining and pitting; maker mark and 3-1/2″ etched panel is excellent; German silver cutlery handle and cross guard are very good overall with good detail and patina. Accompanying scabbard is scuffed but retains most of its orig red color and gold highlights. Scabbard fits slightly loose and is embossed “I*XL”. German silver mounts to scabbard are well fit and complete including frog button. 4-50315 JS92 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2126

2127
$4,312.50

RARE BOWN & TETLEY SABER BAYONET.

This very rare “Turner Society” bayonet made in Pittsburgh, PA is shown on p. 225 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Few examples of this rare bayonet are known and this is a wonderful example with excellent markings and orig scabbard. This massive bayonet measures 26″ overall with a 21″ Yataghan-shaped blade with 9″ sharpened false edge. Ricasso is deeply stamped “BOWN & TETLEY / PITTSBURGH”. James Bown and John Tetley started the Enterprise Gun Works in 1848. If this is not the rarest of the maker marked Turner Society (German Immigrant Paramilitary organizations of the 1850’s preceding the Civil War) bayonets it is the largest of the Turner Society maker marked bayonets. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Condition overall is very good. Blade is gray overall with scattered areas of staining and old sharpening, especially at tip. There is a filed area removing about 1/2″ crescent of the crossguard below the stamped number “15” as can be seen in photos. Blade is slightly loose and locking spring is missing. Scabbard retains copper throat and drag with brass frog button identical in patina to brass hilt. The scabbard body is fairly sound and solid though now a bit supple missing over half of its orig black dyed surface. Stitching to scabbard body is still sound and complete. 4-51203 JS18 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2127

2128
$2,760.00

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE SABER-BAYONET.

This is a nice “as found” example of the classic Boyle & Gamble Saber-bayonet measuring almost 26″ overall with 21″ blade, assembly number 12. This example exhibits rich chocolate patina to brass hilt which has no dents and is complete with locking mechanism. The blade is dark and smooth with several small cuts in edge possibly from battle use as the nicks appear to have the shape of another edged weapon cutting at 90 degrees. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. There is a slight bend to guard at muzzle ring. Otherwise brass has deep chocolate brown patina with staining and small scratches, scrapes, and dents. The 21″ blade is overall brown with areas of rust and pitting. There are numerous small nicks in the cutting edge. 4-51196 JS19 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2128

2129
$1,437.50

MODEL 1855 SABER-BAYONET IN CONFEDERATE SCABBARD.

Confederates utilized lots of Model 1855 rifles and even copied this bayonet for several patterns including those for their Fayetteville Rifles and Georgia Armory Rifles. We don’t believe this bayonet is Confederate manufactured, however it has a few interesting features including a small “JB” or “JP” inspector’s stamp on hilt. The scabbard appears more typical of Confederate manufacture with sewn throat and sewn belt loop. Most interesting is a small iron buckle sewn into seam for attachment. We have little doubt this was a bayonet and scabbard carried during the Civil War most likely by a Confederate soldier. This bayonet and scabbard do have a wonderful look and feel, no wonder Mr. Flayderman kept this in his small eclectic collection of military bayonets. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass hilt has yellow patina with complete locking mechanism. Initials “FR” are crudely scratched above inspector’s mark on flat side of hilt. Scabbard is sound and solid though scuffed and missing finish over about half of its surface. Belt loop has been reattached by use of a couple loops of brass wire where broken. Little iron buckle is orig and appears matching to condition of rest of scabbard with rust and pitting. Scabbard has shrunk with age and there is about a 3/8″ gap. 4-51198 JS21 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2129

2130
$3,450.00

RARE MODEL 1865 TROWEL BAYONET.

This knife was purchased from Ben Palmer in the 1950’s and is pictured on p. 106 of Bowie Knives of the Ben Palmer Collection. This is an intriguing bayonet where a riveted sheet metal trowel is attached to an angular bayonet with a 12″ blade. The bayonet is stamped “183” under the US surcharge. A dovetailed crescent cut is made above the “US” on ricasso that when fitted into the sheet metal spade a pivoting locking device would hold the spade or trowel in place. Though this seems to function, this cataloger has never seen another example before and is not sure if this “183” is SN or not and this could have been a trial piece. When fitted with the spade, this trowel bayonet measures 15-3/4″ the blade being about 13″. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are gray/white with scattered areas of rust, staining, and pitting. Of the series of 19 rivets holding the two-piece sheet metal spade together, two are loose at tip and one at tip is missing. 4-51199 JS14 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2130

2131
$1,265.00

MODEL 1868 TROWEL BAYONET.

This is a rare early model trowel bayonet utilizing Model 1861-63 socket with reinforced finger ring. This example is in very fine condition retaining most of the orig finish on the blade and the scabbard is marked “F. CHILLINGWORTH/PAT. DEC 1 1868”. Ben Palmer on p. 106 of Bowie Knives of the Ben Palmer Collection shows the same model bayonet with similar scabbard. Norm must have upgraded the example he purchased in the 1950’s pictured in the book with the example here as it is much finer with no pitting as seen in Palmer example. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: 9″ spade is white/gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Retaining much of its orig tool marks and finish. Socket and reinforcing ring have scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard is sound and solid with some chipping at edges and scuffing at high areas. Brass scabbard tip is sound and solid with a few scratches and dents. Patent mark stamped on scabbard is discernible but a maker’s oval cartouche is only partially discernible as can be seen in photos. Rivets on scabbard are crusted in verdigris and leather body has areas of soiling and mildew which can be easily restored or cleaned. 4-51200 JS15 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2131

2132
$1,552.50

RARE MODEL 1869 TROWEL BAYONET.

This is a rare early model trowel bayonet utilizing Model 1861-63 socket with pivoting reinforcing ring that pivots up and has a built in tompion with a leather head. This example is in fine condition retaining most of the orig finish on the blade and the accompanying orig scabbard is marked “F. CHILLINGWORTH/PAT. DEC 1 1868”. Norm’s tag states this is a very rare bayonet with only 200 manufactured at the Springfield Armory with SN’s found on left edge of socket. This example being SN 102. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Spade retains much of its orig luster and finishing marks with areas of rust and pitting. Socket is dark brown with rust and pitting. Scabbard is sound and solid but with large areas of scuffing. Patent markings are discernible as is a US surcharge. Brass rivets are encrusted with verdigris. 4-51197 JS16 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2132

2133
$19,550.00

RARE AMES “RICE PATENT” MODEL 1874 BAYONET.

There are very few of these bayonets known and this is likely, according to Mr. Flayderman, the only one known that is marked by the maker “AMES MFG & CO / CHICOPEE, MASS” which is acid etched on the ricasso. This massive saw backed Bowie-bayonet is quite an imposing weapon measuring 16-12″ overall with a blade just over 11″ and 2-3/4″ wide. The massive bolster is over 3/4″ wide where it enters the feathered brass hilt. This exact bayonet is pictured on p. 108 of Bowie Knives of the Ben Palmer Collection and is also pictured on p. 177 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Norm describes the knife, “Experimental U.S. Model 1874 ‘Sergeant’s’ Intrenching Knife. A unique development combination bayonet, knife, and tool for digging rifle pits; designed by Col. Edmund Rice. Of the handful of known examples this is the only specimen recorded with markings of the maker. ‘Ames MFG. Co./Chicopee/Mass.’ etched in a panel at the base of the 11-inch single edge, clip point, saw-tooth backed blade. Cast brass hilt with scaled grip. Weight almost three pounds. Overall 16-1/2″. The ‘Sergeant’s Model’ was to be distinguished by having the saw-toothed back. A similarly designed knife for ‘Men in the Ranks’ was to be fitted with a thinner blade without the saw-tooth back.” It is interesting to note that Ben Palmer in his book states that he bought this bayonet in the 1950’s from Sotheby’s in London for $50. A few years later still in the 1950’s, he sold this bayonet to Norm Flayderman for $500 and Palmer than notes that Flayderman cataloged another Rice Bayonet (unmarked) in 1990 for $5000. This is no doubt not only among the rarest of all American bayonets but also one of the most unusual that would make a great addition to a knife, bayonet, or Ames collection. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is very good as can be seen in photos. Hilt has yellow/mustard patina and is complete and functional with spring and lock. 4-51201 JS11 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2133

2134
$20,125.00

RARE BOLO-BAYONET FOR MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

This rare Bolo-bayonet was purchased by Norm Flayderman from Ben Palmer in the 1950’s. According to Norm’s tag, only 56 of these knives were ever made and only 6 were made in 1903, the date on this knife. This knife which measures just under 15″ with a blade just over 10″ long and over 2″ wide is in wonderful condition retaining most of its orig luster to blade with crisp fine markings and orig scabbard retaining most of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig finish with long longitudinal scratches and some dings and dents on top of blade around false edge. Wood grips are complete and well fit. Locking mechanism complete. Pommel has areas of staining and pitting. Accompanying scabbard is sound and solid with 95% blue finish with scattered scratches, stains, and small areas of pitting. 4-51202 JS13 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2134

2135
$3,737.50

BOWIE-BAYONET FOR MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

This exact knife is pictured on p. 179 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Norm describes this rare knife, “No Official U.S. Model (or contracted) knife or bayonet more closely embodied the idealized features of the Bowie Knife. Popularly known to the collecting world as the “Bowie-bayonet” for the Model 1898 Springfield-Krag rifle, it was officially designated “Combination Intrenching Knife-bayonet” but proved inadequate for digging rifle pits. Its wide 9-inch single edge blade is marked on obverse ricasso ‘U.S.’ and dated ‘1900’ on reverse. Steel mountings finished bright; dark wood grips. Steel scabbard in the curved shape of the blade with blued finish and steel fitting to affix on to waist belt.” This is a very fine example of a very scarce knife in orig scabbard properly inspected US that are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig finish with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is sound retaining much orig blue finish with scattered staining and pitting and has no discernible markings. 4-51204 JS12 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2135

2136
$5,462.50

EXTREMELY RARE “PROTOTYPE” MODEL 1909 SPRINGFIELD BOLO-BAYONET.

This bayonet is made from a 1909 dated Springfield Armory Bolo SN 2179. This prototype appears original and unaltered, possibly was the model for the Bolo-bayonets made in 1911 and 1913. Regardless Mr. Flayderman’s tag reads, “Very rare M1909 Bolo-bayonet”. The accompanying scabbard is dated and inspected 1909 also. This bayonet appears in “as found” condition and is fine overall including scabbard. There is much controversy over this pattern having even existed, well Mr. Flayderman kept his one for 50 years plus and it appears all orig to us. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine. Blade has areas of staining and pitting. Markings are crisp and easily discerned. There is a crack in the right grip. Otherwise grips are complete and well fit. Locking mechanism is complete and functional. Scabbard overall is very good with scuffing, stains, and one small break near throat on back. Markings are excellent as can be seen in photos. 4-51205 JS17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2136

2137
$14,375.00

EXTREMELY RARE AMERICAN CHERRY-STOCKED LONG-LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET DATED 1740.

SN N/A. Cal. .75 rnd 45″ cut from 46″ long bbl marked near breech with Tower view and proof marks. The lock is marked with Broad Arrow in front of Crown/”GR” under the iron pan and behind the cock in two vertical lines “TOWER/1740”. The early King’s Pattern furniture is brass and typical of other early land patterns including long stepped buttplate tang, raised lockplate escutcheon, straight rear ramrod pipe thimbles and front ramrod pipe just over 4″. This gun was restocked in America utilizing American cherry wood closely emulating the orig British walnut with all the orig furniture utilized with exception of thumbplate which there is no provision for. During the restocking in America the muzzle was cut exactly 1″ making the bbl length 45″ from its orig length of 46″. This is as beautiful and untouched an example of an American Revolutionary War first model Brown Bess that you will find. It is understandable why Mr. Flayderman retained this beautiful musket in his personal collection for so long. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: The bbl and lock are brown overall with good, discernible bbl proofs and lock markings as can be seen in photographs. Metal overall is brown and smooth with areas of pitting, especially along top areas of hammer, frizzen, pan and bbl breech. The bore is pitted and uncleaned. The American cherry stock is sound and solid with only minor storage dings, dents and scratches. Metal is mounted extremely well with some wear and erosion at breech behind hammer. There is a hairline crack forward of lock that is only about 1″ long. Stock is missing nosecap and as noted in description bbl has been irregularly cut to make bbl now almost exactly 45″. 4-51195 JS29 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2137

2138
$9,200.00

WAR OF 1812 ERA SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET.

Cal. .75. 42″ bbl. A classic second model Brown Bess in as-found condition with crisp markings and very good condition. This gun has normal configuration of other second model Besses with 4″ stepped buttplate tang, large flat two-screw lock escutcheon, unsupported hammer, two screws behind hammer, and Pratt’s improvement made to ramrod pipes and long 4″ front ramrod pipe. The bbl and thumbplate are both marked “P/29”. There are numerous proofs in stock and bbl and the typical crown over “GR” cipher forward of hammer and “TOWER” engraved behind the hammer. This is a great condition gun that would be hard to improve on and I see why Mr. Flayderman retained this in his collection. This gun is orig, authentic and complete in every regard though missing the front sling-swivel which fits through the forestock. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is in very good condition. Metal overall is bright/gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Markings in metal are crisp, well-struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photographs. The stock is sound and solid with about a 1″ chip just forward of lock. Stock exhibits numerous small dings and dents. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, thumbplate, escutcheon and ramrod thimbles have yellow patina with scattered small scratches. Mechanically musket is functional. 4-51194 JS32 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2138

2139
$0.00

EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITION GRADE SILVER MOUNTED CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

SN N/A. Cal. .45, 28″ full oct bbl. This exceptional rifle is no doubt one of a kind and was made for exhibition for a very wealthy individual as a special order. The gun is entirely silver mounted including ramrod thimbles, nosecap, keyway escutcheons, lock escutcheons, thumbplate, buttplate, toeplate, patch box and trigger guard. The 28″ octagonal bbl retains most of its orig brown finish and the fully engraved lock, hammer, breech and tang and engraved screws retain small traces of case color. A small gold inset in center of lock reads “CONSTABLE/PHILADELPHIA”. The engraving on this gun is extreme. The lock is fully engraved with floral and geometric swirls with a beveled border that is also fully engraved. The hammer is fully engraved, terminating in an animal’s head. The breech is engraved with a sea serpent continuing into swirls into the top bbl flat. The bbl tang is fully engraved, terminating in a panel on its flat with a whimsical standing bird looking over its shoulder. The patch box is a real piece of art with a boar’s head over a horn as a central vignette with engraved leaves radiating about. Two whimsical faces are found engraved on either side of the hinge to the patch box door. Above the patch box door is a large globe showing the Americas surmounted by a drooped-wing eagle sitting atop the globe. The massive trigger guard has a panoply of arms on the flat of the trigger bow and the two finials terminate into a lion and a lioness on opposite ends. This gun is a true piece of art with no peers we are aware of. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in very fine condition overall with bbl retaining 95%+ its orig brown with crisp, well-defined bore with rust and pitting. Steel surfaces are all engraved, are gray/silver overall with traces of case color in un-engraved areas with some staining and pitting. The gold plaque in lock “CONSTABLE” can only partially be read, as can be seen in photographs. Maple stock is sound and solid showing fine striping. There is a repaired crack at wrist that does not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photographs. There is a 1/2″ crack in bottom toe of stock. The silver mounts are fine overall, well-fit engraving all sharp and discernible with good patinaed surfaces. 4-51192 JS33 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2139

2140
$21,850.00

OUTSTANDING ENGRAVED SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANT BREECH PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.

SN 10998. Cal. about 58. Typical 1853 shotgun with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front bead, no rear sight and a sighting groove in top of receiver ring. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, flame grain American walnut with short pewter tip, Sharps-style, rnd forearm & straight stock with carbine buttplate. Receiver, lockplate, hammer, lever, top tang, trigger plate & buttplate tang are beautifully engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the receiver & lockplate, including a very detailed scene of 3 dogs in a forest scene on the left raised side panel of receiver. Matching engraving patterns extend about 3″ over top 3 flats of bbl with very fine border patterns around the edges and light elaborate patterns at the transition. Matching engraving patterns are on the top tang, lever, trigger plate and buttplate tang. All the engraving has a very fine pearled background. Sharps factory records indicate that this shotgun is listed in the records as a shotgun with “26” bore, 26″ bbl and extra fine engraved. It was invoiced June 8, 1855. No other information available. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers there were only 320 of these rare shotguns produced in the period July 1854 to Dec 1856 in 5 different calibers & 4 different bbl lengths. It is unclear what the various bore designations are, 24, 26, 28, 32 & 90 bore. Early in the reference publication we learn that 90 bore is about 36 caliber & a 60 bore is about 44 caliber. No reference is made to the other bore designations. Also according to the referenced publication it appears that the majority of these shotguns were produced in 26 bore and of the total production only 6 were extra fine engraved such as found on this rifle, 4 in 26 bore and two in 28 bore. An email from the current owner of the Sharps shipping records, Dr. Richard Labowskie, indicates this shotgun as a 26 bore, 26″ bbl and Extra Fine Engraved. Invoiced June 8, 1855. Recipients for Model 1853 production are not known from the surviving records. PROVENANCE: Norm Fladerman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, trigger plate, lock plate, buttplate, stock & forearm. Bbl retains about 95% strong, orig chocolate brown finish with a few scattered spots of surface rust. Receiver retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Lock plate, hammer, lever & trigger plate are matching condition. Buttplate is a silver brown patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches, small gouge on the forearm and a bruise on comb of buttstock. Buttstock retaining about 95-96 orig varnish and the forearm about 50%, showing hand wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51193 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2140

2141
$29,900.00

SCARCE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICERS MODEL TRAPDOOR SPORTING RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. Usual configuration with 26″ rnd bbl, Beach’s combination front sight, a model 1879 rifle semi-buckhorn rear sight & a 3rd type vernier tang sight. Bbl has usual “V,P” and eagle proofs over the chamber area with 2 large “P” proofs on bottom of the bbl under the wood. Bottom of the receiver has small “K” and small “N” proofs. Trigger is single set with standard curve, mounted on its trigger plate with attached trigger guard. Sear is marked “14” as is the trigger plate and also inside trigger guard. Inside the lock plate and on various parts are stamped with a variety of inspector initials. Bottom of the bbl has a single steel guide containing an orig hickory cleaning rod with nickeled brass ends. Mounted in a 1-pc half stock with coarse checkered forestock and straight grip with carbine buttplate without trap. Forend tip has a fine foliate pattern pewter tip with elaborate intertwined engraving. Stock has the number “71” stamped back of the top tang. Bottom tang has an orig attached grip adapter. Breech block and lockplate have the usual 1873 markings with low arch in the breech block. Lock plate, hammer & breech block, receiver ring, top tang, trigger bow, top of bbl band & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with light pearled background. According to The .45-70 Springfield Book II 1865-1893 Frasca, there were approximately 252 type 2 Officers rifles produced between April 1, 1877 & Dec 30, 1881. The later production rifles had a date “1881” on rear of the receiver. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue, showing wear & fine pitting underneath the forestock around edges of the wood. Receiver & breech block retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance fading to gray. Lock plate retains about 75% fading case colors and the hammer shows colors in sheltered areas. Trigger plate retains bright case colors under the attached grip with the balance faded to gray. Buttplate & bbl band are gray patina. Stock is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains a fine, orig reddish oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. Ramrod is also fine. 4-51191 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2141

2142
$46,000.00

UNIQUE AND SPLENDID WORK OF ART PRESENTATION CASED SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OFFICERʼS FULL DRESS GARNITURE BY MACKAY CUNNINGHAM & CO. EDINGBURGH CIRCA 1845.

This garniture of Scottish regalia comprises a traditional basket hilt broadsword of so-called claymore form, the hilt of chased ovals decorated with thistles and intertwined scrolls set between hallmarked branches. Please note the hallmarks are not silver marks but makerʼs marks. The counterguard bears a coat of arms and the pommel is set with a magnificent caringorm. The 32 inch blade has numerous fullers and is frost etched with thistles and scrolls signed by the makers. The reverse is inscribed with an elaborate presentation reading: “The Tenants On The Estate Of Ardnamurchan And Sunart To Thomas Milles Riddell Esq Lieut In The 7TH Dragoon Guards On His Departure To Join His Regiment At The Cape Of Good Hope AD 1846 To Mark Their Respect And Attachment To His Family And Their Affectionate Regard For Himself.” The black Morocco leather scabbard with high relief solid silver overlays on a heavily silvered brass base. The locket features the Goddess of Victory, a knight in armor, a stagʼs head, a wolfhound, and the Riddell crest. The chape is decorated with rose and thistle motifs surmounted by an eagle with spread wings. The sgain dubh with caringorm and Riddell crest. The Highland dirk of characteristic form with 13.25 inch blade, signed, etched, and inscribed en suite with the broadsword. The mounts overlaid with silver and the chased pommel is inlaid with a caringorm. The sheath of black Morocco leather with silver overlaid mounts and knife and fork inlaid with caringorm. Other regalia comprises a tartan dress brooch with massive caringorm, field brooch, Glengarry dress badge, buckle, shoe buckles, and dress belt. The Highland dress percussion pistols are signed on the lock plates Mackay Cunningham and Co. Edinburgh. The ramʼs horn stocks are inlaid with solid silver sphinxes and the Riddell crest and have silver ball triggers and silver nipple picks of thistle form. Literature: Antique Arms Annual, 1971, page 45 PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistols retain nearly all original bluing, casehardening, and are as new. Broadsword, dirk, sgain dubh, and buckles retain nearly all their original silvering and silver. The garniture is cased in its original Scottish oak presentation case lined in red felt, 43 inches long, 19.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches deep. The lower section contains a bullet mold, field belt, and a sporran with thistles and the Riddell Coat of Arms. The original hand written letter of presentation dated 18 January 1846. This magnificent survival of Scottish regalia is unique in or out of a museum. It offers the Scottish collector the opportunity to acquire the centerpiece of any Scottish weapons collection even the most advanced. It is a work of art that would be the featured item in anyoneʼs gun room. 4-51208 (80,000-120,000) – Lot 2142

2143
$28,750.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: This Gatling was produced by a company by the name of “THUNDER RIVER”, now out of business. Sold to Norm late 1980s/early 1990s by Collector’s Firearms.

Please Note: This is a Modern firearm and subject to ATF Regulation.

FINE REPRODUCTION FULL SCALE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN.

SN 72480. 45-70 cal. This full-sized faithful, fully-functional reproduction has sat in Norm and Ruth Flayderman’s home in Florida overlooking incoming ships into Ft. Lauderdale since they moved there. The model 1874 came in two lengths and this is a copy of the larger of the two with the gun measuring 49″ overall, weighing about 200lbs. without the mounting. With the addition of the yoke and heavy tripod weight no doubt will double. We are not sure of the maker as there are no markings other than a number ‘72480’ which is stamped on the right side of brass frame. The magazine slot is marked ’45 CAL GOV’. Quality and machining of this gun appear quite fine. I’m sure someone reading this catalogue is going to call and tell us they know who made it. We would like to know. This is a stunning decoration for any family room and is in complete and beautiful condition. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is in fine condition. Metal surfaces are smooth gray/bright. Gun appears functional and mechanics seem to work well. The handle to the bolt removal plug in the casabel plate is broken off but is easily restored. 4-51212 JS176 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2143

2144
$632.50

SCARCE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN STICK MAGAZINE.

SN NSN. Orig Gatling gun stick magazine for 45-70 cartridges, 20-3/8″; long with steel body, brass top & bottom with brass follower & a brass cartridge stop on a steel spring. These magazines were issued in large numbers during last half of 19th C. but are rarely encountered today. Accompanying this lot are two orig paper labels for Gatling gun cartridges now wrapped around wooden blocks for display. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Steel retains a smooth tinned surface retaining about half of its orig shine with several small dents that do not affect the gravity feed of cartridges. Brass has a medium mustard patina. U-shaped brass collar opposite spring latch has small inspector letter “C” and marked “.45”. 4-50782 JS233 (400-800) – Lot 2144

2145
$295.00

ABOUT 75 BACK ISSUES OF EARLY NORM FLAYDERMAN’S CATALOGS.

This large lot of Norm’s early catalogs were given directly to consignor by Mr. Flayderman and include 23 of the very earliest from Kennebunk, ME from #17 through #42. There are 12 more from Greenwich, CT #43 through #61 and 40 more from New Milford, CT. This is a wonderful archive of Flayderman & Co. catalogs unlikely to ever be encountered again. CONDITION: All appear to be in complete and near mint, orig condition. 4-50376 JR528 (500-1,000) – Lot 2145

2146
$0.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF HARTFORD/LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVERS- NRA SILVER MEDAL No. 283.

SN 135 & 136. Cal. 44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbls, German silver front sights and New-York City right hand addresses with brackets. Left sides of frames are engraved “COLTS PATENT” in ribbons. The silver-plated brass trigger guards and backstraps contain highly figured, 1-piece oil finish walnut grips. Cyls and bbl lugs have English proofs. They are similarly engraved in English style with light foliate arabesque patterns in about 50% coverage without background shading. Hammer screws are engraved with large rosettes, recoil shields are engraved with foliate and floral patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the bbl lugs and top side flats, onto the rammer pivot and leaf and vine patterns on rammer handles. The 2 rammer screws also have engraved rosettes. Rammer screw on #135 enters from the left and on #136 from the right. Cyls have usual 6 chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. AND COLT’S PATENT” panels appear to have been hand enhanced. Accompanied by an original, brass-bound, green felt lined, English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid and swinging latches with a mortised lock in the front. Period original casing originally designed for 8″ revolvers, now housing these 7 1/2″ guns. Inside the lid has an original Colt’s directions for loading and cleaning label. Bottom is compartmented for two revolvers, a Barlow bag shaped flask with graduated spout, a brass Colt’s patent 2-cavity mold with bright sprue cutter and bowed handles with an “S” inspector mark on the right side, 2 large tins of Joyce caps, 2 L-shaped nipple wrenches, a sealed packet of 6 combustible cartridges, a pewter oil bottle, a military-style steel oil bottle, a wood handle cleaning rod, 7 spare nipples and a small turn screw. Also accompanied by an NRA sliver medal awarded for one of ten best arms displayed at an NRA meeting. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 700 Hartford/English Dragoons produced in the period 1853-1857. He speculates that there were about 150 of those 700 that were engraved. It is well recorded that there were 73 engraved English dragoons returned to the US in September, 1861, just at the onset of the Civil War. Simple extrapolation of the estimated numbers shows that probably fewer than 80 English dragoons were sold in England. This pair of revolvers is pictured on pg. 149 of Colt Engraving, Wilson; pg 236 The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, Wilson; pg 62, plate 35 Samuel Colt Presents, Wadsworth Atheneum; pg 70 of Colt’s History & Heroes, Hamilton and pg 98 The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson. None of the illustrations show a case. PROVENANCE: Johnie Bassett Collection; J.P. Altmeyer Collection; George Allen Collection; Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Arnold Marcus Chernoff; Michael Leff Estate Collection; Mr. Leff’s notes show also the William M. Locke Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are in virtually identical condition, all matching except grip on #135 which number is obscured. Overall both revolvers retain a smooth, cleaned gray metal patina. Cyl on #135 shows 80-85% strong dragoon Indian fight scene with clearly legible cartouches. Grip on #135 has been repaired with what appears to be a screw and re-gluing with a plug in the left side. This grip retains a fine hand worn patina. Cyl on #136 also retains 80-85% strong dragoon Indian fight scene with sharp, slightly enhanced cartouches. Grip also shows a glued repair and retains a smooth, hand worn patina. Neither grip shows much wear. Mechanics are fine on both revolvers. Bore on #135 is bright with scattered pitting. Bore on #136 is bright and shiny with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with usual handling and storage nicks, scratches and a few small gouges and retains about 80% original varnish. Interior is moderately faded with yellowed label and light soil in the bottom. Flask has a small dent otherwise is fine with traces of original finish. Mold has a few light nicks and dings with bright sprue cutter and has sharp cavities. Cap tins show spots of rust with one label showing wear with a couple of missing spots. Cartridge packet is crisp and clean, still sealed. Other accessories are fine. Altogether a fine and rare set. 4-49622 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 2146

2147
$0.00

VERY RARE CASED SET OF ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 79929 & 79956. Cal. 36. Revolvers have identical configuration, blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbls, scarce dovetailed front sights and Hartford bbl addresses. Left sides of frames are engraved “COLTS PATENT” in pillow shape. The silver-plated brass trigger guards and backstraps contain fancy burl walnut 1-piece grips that have last 4 digits of matching SNs in their respective backstrap channels. Cyls have usual 6 chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. They both have rnd head English style screws. Both are engraved by Gustave Young. #79929 has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with 2 scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and top side flats of the bbl and onto the rammer pivot. One scroll on the left side of the bbl lug terminates in Mr. young’s mythical dog’s head and two others on the right side terminate in flower blossoms. Backstrap has typical Young engraving of a starbust panel at the top with foliate arabesque patterns at the top, on the heel, buttstrap and trigger bow. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. Screw heads and tips are engraved. #79956 is nearly identically engraved with virtually identical patterns, including flower blossoms in the same places and a much more detailed dog’s head on the bbl lug. Screws are not engraved. Accompanied by an extraordinary, burgundy velvet lined, rosewood double casing that is French fitted in the bottom for the revolvers, two brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” molds with bright steel sprue cutters, one of which has an “H” inspector mark on the right side, 2 L-shaped nipple wrenches, a copper and brass 3-compartment flask and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Case has gold-washed hinges with a mortised lock with shield-shaped escutcheon. Right rear and left front covered compartments are black leatherette covered with ivory pulls. Mr. Leff’s notes state that these revolvers were “Cased and sold by F. H. Clark & Company, 290 Main Street, Memphis TN” who were in business 1841-1876. These revolvers were produced in about 1857 when any repeating arm was in great demand by the pioneers traveling west. The model 1851 Navy was one of, if not the, most widely used revolver of that period. They remained in service from their inception right through the Civil War and later on the American frontier well into the 1970s when they were finally supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge arms. Their use is well-documented by many notable lawmen, outlaws and general citizens. William B. (Wild Bill) Hickock was known to carry a pair of ’51 Navies. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Both revolvers are very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedges, cyls and grips. #79929 is very fine. Bbl retains traces of original blue having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina with a few scattered spots of surface rust; rammer handle and pivot are a grey metal patina, also with a a few spots of rust; frame retains faint traces of case colors having mostly faded to metal patina; cyl is a light grey/brown patina with one area of fine pitting and shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard retains 75-80% orig silver and the backstrap about 60%; grip is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; moderate to heavily pitted strong bore. #79956. Bbl retains 50-60% flaked original blue with loss areas a dark patina; rammer pivot retains traces of case colors being mostly a dark patina; frame retains case colors in sheltered areas having mostly faded to a light patina; cyl is a grey./brown patina and shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene with the 6 safety pins mostly serviceable; trigger guard and backstrap retain 60-70% orig silver. Grip has a bruise on the left side, otherwise is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains about 70% orig varnish; mechanics are fine, bight shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with most of the oilcloth covering on the bottom intact. It has light handling and storage marks and retains about 95% orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the top with light soil from contact with the revolver cyls. Bottom is lightly faded with moderate soil at various contact points with revolvers; flask is fine showing about 50% orig finish; molds are also fine showing moderate battering; other accessories are fine. 4-49637 (55,000-80,000) – Lot 2147

2148
$51,750.00

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED TWO GUN SET OF COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER AND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8783 & 49773. Cal 31 and 36. These revolvers are engraved nearly identically in doughnut scroll patterns, probably by Gustave Young. The ’51 Navy was produced in late 1851 and the ’49 pocket was produced in mid-1852. These revolvers were almost certainly engraved in about 1852, as stated on pg 22 of Colt Engraving, Wilson where he states that this style of engraving “would be introduced by Gustave young in 1852″ and had a brief lifespan of only a couple years. (1) 1851 Navy 3rd model with 7-1/2” oct bbl brass pin, front sight and New York City address. Left side of frame is engraved diagonally “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a nicely figured 1-piece walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Revolver has full coverage doughnut scroll engraving on the frame with extremely fine cross hatched background shading and engraved screws. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and rammer pivot. Matching patterns are also found on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. In addition, the trigger guard has a small engraved elliptical shield and top of the backstrap is engraved with a spider web panel. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, small flower blossoms on the shank and ribbed ears on the sides of the spur. Cyl has usual Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. (2) Model 1849 pocket with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved address “Saml. Colt”. Left side of frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a ribbon. This revolver is engraved nearly identically to #1, also with engraved screws and hammer. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a highly figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl has 5 chambers with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Accompanied by an original Colt mahogany 2 gun casing with brass plate in the lid engraved with a Masonic square and compass. It has a mortised lock with cut corner rectangular escutcheon. Interior is compartmented for the 2 revolvers, a rare Navy-sized double-sided trophy of flags and arms angle spout flask, a double-sided pocket-sized early eagle flask, a brass Navy 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with bright sprue cutter that has an “H” inspector initial on the sprue cutter, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” pocket-sized mold without sprue cutter that has an “R” inspector initial on top, a paper wrapped tin of Eley caps, one full and an empty packets of six 31 cal combustible cartridges and an L-shaped nipple wrench. Mr. Leff’s notes state that this set has provenance to Leon C. (Red) Jackson. This set is similar to a number of other known sets which were presented to various high ranking officers in the Union Army. Several of these officers later joined the Confederacy during the civil War. PROVENANCE: Leon C. (Red) Jackson; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Both revolvers are all matching, including rammers, wedges, cyls and grips. #1. ’51 Navy. Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% original blue with a few small spots of fine surface rust; rammer and handle are mostly a grey patina; frame is also faded to a grey patina with strong, sharp engraving; some of the screws are slightly battered; cyl is a blue/brown patina with some small dings on the front edge and shows about 75% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard and backstrap retain most of their orig silver with wear only on the heel and toe; grip shows moderate wear with a few small nicks and a hand-worn patina; mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. #2. ’49 Pocket. bbl retains 50-60% orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina with sharp edge wear; rammer and handle are grey metal patina; frame is also a grey metal patina with pitting on the hammer nose; cyl is a blue/grey patina with a few nicks and dings and shows 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene; trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating, showing wear on the heel and toe and a small thin spot on the front strap; grip show light wear with a few small nicks and retains about 80-90% orig varnish; timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple small grain check in the bottom and retains about 80% of its oil cloth covering; top has a couple other grain checks with numerous small storage and handling scratches and overall retains about 95% orig varnish; interior is moderately faded inside the lid with light soil and a couple small chemical spots; bottom is lightly to moderately faded with moderate to heavy soil in the areas of the cyls, muzzles and edges of the grips; partitions are all solid with some minor fabric loss. Navy flask retains about 70% orig finish with one small dent between the crossed pistols; pocket flask retinas about 90% strong orig finish; molds show a few small dings with strong bright finish; cap tin paper wrapping is missing about 30% of the sides and shows heavy rust, top label is faded; other accessories are fine. Altogether, a fine original set. 4-49635 (40,000-65,000) – Lot 2148

2149
$0.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS-NRA SILVER MEDAL NO. 110.

SN 20322 & 20422. Cal 36. Revolvers are identical except for variations in engraving patterns. They have 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. The silver plated trigger guards & backstraps contain 1-pc checkered ivory grips with raised carved Mexican eagles. Revolvers are engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his distinctive flowing foliate arabesque patterns with “COLTS PATENT” in a ribbon on the frame of #20422 while that marking on #20322 was obscured by the engraving. Matching engraving patterns extend over the bbls with some of the scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Rammer pivots are also matching engraved with spiral patterns on the rammer handles. Backstraps, buttstraps and trigger guards are matching engraved in very deep patterns with identical fan patterns at tops of backstraps and on the ears. Hammers are deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer noses, fish scale patterns on the sides of the spurs and top edges with small hand checkered panels on the spurs. Cylinders are engraved in matching patterns around the circumferences and both cylinders retain all 6 functional safety pins. Rammer handles, cylinders and hammers are gold washed with the balance of the metal silver plated. Front straps of both revolvers are engraved “From / Dart & Watkinson, / New Orleans.” Accompanied by a 2-tone burgundy & green velvet lined rosewood casing, French fitted in the bottom for the revolvers, a single sided trophy of flags and arms “COLTS PATENT” silver plated flask with angle spout, a silver plated steel 2 cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “36B”, a silver plated “L” shaped nipple wrench, 3 packets of combustible cartridges, a pewter oil bottle and a tin of Goldmark’s caps. Rear edge of the case also has a silver plated brass and hickory cleaning rod. The lid is inlaid with a large silver shield, engraved in large intertwined letters “TAS”. This set is illustrated on page 151 of The Wm M.Locke Collection, Sellers and page 208 as item 131 plate # CXXXXVI in the book Samuel Colt Presents, Wilson. Both illustrations show 4 packets of cartridges. PROVENANCE: William M. Locke Collection; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are in nearly identical condition, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Period grips show very little wear or staining. Cylinders, rammers & hammers retain traces of gold wash, while the balance of the revolvers retain 30-40% silver plating mixed with cleaned bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bores. Left toe on the grip of #20422 has a repair. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded to an orangish color with strong burgundy color in the revolver recesses and under the implements. All together a beautiful and rare set, probably presented to a high ranking Mexican official or military officer. 4-49630 (60,000-75,000) – Lot 2149

2150
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE PROTOTYPE OR EXPERIMENTAL COLT 1ST MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER- A TRUE ONE OF A KIND ’51 NAVY!.

SN 7.. Cal. 38 CF. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and early New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT”. The silver plated, square back, brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a a varnished 1-piece walnut grip with matching number in buttstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6 chambers with Ormsby Naval battle roll marking and has been converted in the Richards type conversion wherein the rear shoulder of the cyl was machined away to expose the chambers, leaving about a 5/16″ long star wheel extension. The conversion ring is also Richards type with loading gate. Wedge is first type also, mounted upside down, with retaining screw on the bottom, and fits in a groove on top of the cyl spindle. The bbl of this revolver was apparently created especially for this conversion with a very unusual set of plugs in the rammer and rammer pivot slots. Further evidence that is was a specially created bbl is that there was never a dovetail for the rammer handle latch stud. Left side of the front strap is stamped with the number “47”. This number was not observed anywhere else on the revolver. Some of the screws are round head English type. Revolver is engraved in early scroll style with about 75% coverage, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns without background shading or pearling. Conversion ring, loading gate and hammer are not engraved. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length over the bbl lug and side flats of bbl with matching patterns on the top and top side flats. Muzzle is engraved in a scallop pattern with a double chip pattern around the bbl lug. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved to match. Trigger bow is also engraved with a small elliptical shield shape observed on other early engraved Colts. This revolver is pictured on pg 112 of The WM M. Locke Collection, Sellers. Mr. Leff’s note also gives provenance to the Harry Thomas Collection. Undoubtedly this is a one of a kind prototype for the later factory conversions of the ’51 Navy and others that followed. An exceptional and exceedingly rare gun that is an important piece of Colt History. PROVENANCE: William Locke Collection; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered; bbl retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with losses on both sides of the muzzle, probably from long term holster storage; frame retains 75-80% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas mostly fading elsewhere, worn to metal patina on left edge of conversion plate and loading gate; hammer retains about 70% faded case colors; cyl retains about 50-60% thin orig blue with 2 areas, opposite each other, that are metal patina apparently caused by long term holster storage; cyl shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard and backstrap retain about 98-99% strong orig silver plate; grip shows heavy wear on the sides with a few light nicks and scratches and retains 50-60% orig varnish; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-49709 (75,000-200,000) – Lot 2150

2151
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RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 159800. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, full front sight and 1-Line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain an original 1-pc ivory grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Grips are of the period. SNs on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard and buttstrap are all accompanied by the initials “I E”. This signifies that this revolver was to receive extra polishing for engraving and that is was to receive ivory grip. Revolver is engraved in late vine style, probably by Gustave Young with about full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns on the frame without shaded background. Several of the scrolls terminate in flower blossoms. Matching engraving patterns extend over the bbl and onto the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger bow. Top of the backstrap has Mr. Young’s style of starburst panel. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s had on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque pattern on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. Cyl is rebated and has usual 6 chambers and has 3 of the 6 safety pins serviceable. Accompanied by an orig, brass bound, rosewood Colt casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Interior is green velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single-sided trophy of arms & flags “COLTS PATENT” flask with angle spout, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with a sprue cutter, marked on the right side “44H” and with a “C” inspector initial. Also containing 2 full sealed packets of combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with orange label and band. This exact revolver in its current configuration and case appears on pg 180 of Colt Engraving, Wilson with what appear to be identical accessories but additional includes an L-shaped nipple wrench, with credit to the John B. Solley, III Collection and Ronald Ogan Collection. PROVENANCE: R.L. Wilson Letter of authentication; John B. Solley, III Collection; Ronald Ogan Collection; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grip, as noted. Bbl, receiver and cyl retain 97-98% strong orig nickel; trigger guard and front strap retain about 70% orig nickel with the exposed areas a dark mustard patina; backstrap retains about 60% orig nickel with the exposed metal having very fine pinprick pitting; grip has a number of natural age lines with a couple of small chips on bottom edges and overall shows a beautiful golden ivory patina; mechanics are fine, strong bore lightly pitted in the grooves. Case has a crack in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish; brass corners and reinforcements are a dark brass patina; interior is lightly faded and soiled with some minor fabric loss to top edges of a couple of the partitions; flask is fine and retains about 75% orig finish; mold retains about 90% orig blue; 1 cartridge packet is taped on one end, the other packet is crisp; cap tin shows light soil and minor damage to the top label and is missing about half the band. Altogether an outstanding set with great provenance. 4-49628 (38,000-65,000) – Lot 2151

2152
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RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3547. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain its orig, matching numbered,1-pc, Army-sized ivory grip. Cyl is full fluted style with all six safety pins crisp & serviceable. Frame is 4-screw style with flat head hammer screw and cut for shoulder stock. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with one scroll terminating in a flower blossom on the left recoil shield. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend over the bbl and terminate just forward of the address. Top of the back strap is engraved in Mr. Young’s minimal starburst panel with foliate arabesque pattern on the back strap, heel, butt strap & trigger guard. Raised areas of the cyl, over the chamber areas are engraved to match. Hammer is also engraved to match with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & sides of the spur. It is well recorded that there were about 4,000 of these revolvers with fluted cylinders produced out of the first 8,000 or so revolvers made. Many of these fluted Army revolvers were shipped to southern dealers on the eve of the Civil War and are sometimes considered secondary Confederate arms. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined, Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a sgl sided “COLTS PATENT” trophy of flags & arms angle spout flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a small tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. Given the very limited number of these revolvers produced, and the time frame in which they were produced, it is statistically safe to say that extremely few were engraved and even fewer were cased. This is an orig casing built for the 7-1/2″ bbl revolver with Army grip vs. the 8″ standard production revolver. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 70% thinning orig blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas; rammer pivot & handle retain about all of their dark orig case colors; frame retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas having faded mostly to gray; hammer is a gray patina; cyl retains 60-70% orig blue, mostly in the flutes & rebated area; trigger guard retains 40-50% orig silver and the back strap is a cleaned gray metal patina. Grip has a few age lines, shows very little wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and another in the bottom, otherwise is sound with handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 75-80% orig varnish; interior is lightly faded in the lid with one area of soil from contact with the cylinder; bottom is moderately faded & soiled with light damage from the front sight and some slight loose material in the rear edge; flask is mostly a dark brass patina; mold is very fine, other accessories are fine. Altogether an extremely rare & desirable set. 4-49633 (55,000-75,000) – Lot 2152

2153
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RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 154299 & 154304. Cal. 44. Revolvers are virtually identical with silver finish, 8″ round bbls, full front sights and 1 line New-York U.S. America addresses. The brass trigger guards and iron backstraps contain 1-pc ivory grips with left and right hand, very detailed, raised carved Mexican eagles. Revolvers are engraved in vine style, probably by Gustave Young with small “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape on the frames. Caliber marking is found on the left rear web of the trigger guards. Engraving consists of full coverage vine patterns without shading on the frames with several scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Sides of the hammers are deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of hammer noses, fish scale patterns on sides of the spurs and top edges. Matching engraving patterns extend over sides of the bbls terminating over the top, forward of the addresses. Ends of the wedges are matching engraved. It appears that the cylinders may have been gold washed. Screws are blued. Frames are 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock. When consigned it was discovered that #154304 was still loaded, but probably never fired. The loads were drawn and the orig bullets are included. Accompanied by an original Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the two revolvers, a silver plated, double sided trophy of flags and arms “COLTS PATENT” flask with angle spout, a silver plated 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” steel mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “44H”, a silver plated “L” shaped nipple wrench, 2 orig, blue paper wrapped, green label Eley Brothers cap tins, a small screw lid ivory bits box and a functioning key. A true pair being only 5 numbers apart. Undoubtedly this set was a presentation to some high ranking Mexican government official or military officer. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 154299. Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, grip is unnumbered. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig silver plating with the only losses on the front and backstraps. Cylinder shows faint gold wash in the rebated area with some light pimpling and thin Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Screws retain most of their orig blue, slightly thinned. Grip is sharp and crisp, showing only light high point wear and retains a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore probably never fired. 2) SN 154304. Extremely fine, all matching including wedge, grip is unnumbered. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig silver plating with the only losses on the front and backstraps. Cylinder shows faint gold wash in the rebated area with some light pimpling, some scattered wear spots and thin Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Screws retain most of their orig blue, slightly thinned. Grip is sharp and crisp, showing only light high point wear and retains a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, probably never fired. Chambers of the cylinders show light rust from black powder corrosion from when it was loaded, probably in excess of 100 years or more. Although it was loaded, it appears to have never been fired. Both cylinders retain all 6 of their safety pins. Case has a couple of cracks across the lid and others in the bottom with numerous handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Interior is faded to a golden color with bright burgundy under the revolvers and accessories and the bottom compartments. Accessories are fine with the mold showing nicks and dings and the cap tins minor paper wrapping losses. Altogether a spectacular and desirable set. 4-49625 (60,000-100,000) – Lot 2153

2154
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RARE DELUXE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 180011. Cal. 44. Silver & gold finish with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain what is probably, its orig 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved Mexican eagle on the left side. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the Gustave Young shop with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the sides of the bbl with geometric patterns on top of the bbl and star bursts around the front sight. Top of the back strap has a fine spider web panel with geometric patterns on the back strap. Cyl is rebated with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins are crisp. Shoulders of the trigger guard are engraved with the left side engraved over “44 CAL”. Right shoulder is over-stamped “W.Y. DE G.” which stands for “Wexell & DeGress”, major Colt distributors & dealers in New York and primarily in Mexico City. Accompanied by an extraordinary, brass bound, mahogany casing with empty brass plate in the lid, four narrow brass bands across the top and sliding brass latches on the front. It also has a mortised brass lock. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and French fitted in the bottom in modified English style for the revolver, a scarce dbl sided, “COLTS PATENT” trophy of flags & arms angle spout flask, a silver plated “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter that has a large “C” on the right side, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a full sealed packet of six combustible cartridges, an empty packet of the same type cartridges, a tin of Eley’s caps and an all-steel cleaning rod. Undoubtedly this revolver was created for presentation to a high ranking Mexican government official or military officer. PROVENANCE: Dick Young; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & cylinder, grip is unnumbered. Bbl retains 60-70% orig silver with the losses showing rust, not wear; rammer & handle retain about 75% orig gold wash and the cyl about the same; hammer shows about 50% gold wash; frame retains most of its orig silver finish, turned dark; trigger guard retains 60-70% orig silver, worn to gray metal on the front strap; back strap & butt strap retain orig silver in sheltered areas with the body of the back strap gray metal patina. Grip has a number of age lines and some rust spotting which corresponds to rust on the back strap and overall retains a wonderful golden ivory patina showing moderate wear on the eagle. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Case has a couple of repaired cracks in the lid with some grain checks in the bottom and retains about all of a restored finish; interior is moderately faded showing light wear in a few spots; flask, probably not orig to this box, is a copper & brass patina; mold retains virtually all of its orig silver finish with some fine pitting on the edge of the sprue cutter and left side, appears to be unused; cartridge packets are fine as are the other accessories. 4-49646 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2154

2155
$4,887.50

RARE COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 618. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. The silver plated steel trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished fancy burl walnut 1-pc grip with matching SN in back strap channel. Screws are rnd head English style. Revolver is lightly engraved in English style with about 50-60% coverage light foliate arabesque patterns without background. Engraving extends over the bbl lug, top side flats and completely around the muzzle. Hammer spur is matching engraved on the sides and has fish scale patterns on the top edge with hand checkered spur. Back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 11,000 London-made Pocket Model revolvers manufactured in the period 1853-1857. Of that number he estimates that about 1,000 were engraved. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas on the bbl with the balance a cleaned, smooth, gray metal patina; frame retains about 30% faded case colors being mostly a silver patina; hammer retains faded case colors on the sides, a little stronger on the back edge; cyl retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a gray patina and shows about 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; trigger guard retains about 90% orig silver and the back strap about 65-70%. Grip is sound with a few light nicks and retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49708 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2155

2156
$9,200.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RAMMER.

SN 11670. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ bbl that has brass pin front sight and 2-line right hand New York City address with dashes and its orig, matching numbered 2-pc rammer. Address has been dbl struck. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain what is probably its orig 1-pc smooth ivory grip. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with rectangular stop notches and six crisp safety pins. Cyl also has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Revolver is engraved in late vine style without shaded background. Frame has nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and rammer pivot. Back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Accompanied by what is probably its orig green velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a 1-sided brass flying eagle & shield flask. Eagle has a ribbon in its beak inscribed “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Also accompanied by an early brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter, a packet of five combustible cartridges, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a functioning key. It also has a cap tin with homemade Eley Bros. label. There were a total of about 15,000 Baby Dragoon revolvers produced during the period 1847-1850 with the attached rammer first appearing around the 11,600 range making this one of the very earliest to have this feature. At about the same serialization the cylinders had rectangular stop notches and the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Mr. Leff’s notes indicate additional provenance of Leon C. (Red) Jackson. PROVENANCE: Leon C. (Red) Jackson; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge & cyl; grip is unnumbered; bbl retains about 80% of an old restored finish which might explain the dbl struck address; rammer & handle are a gray patina; frame is also a gray patina; cyl retains about 50% thin orig blue and shows about 85% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking; trigger guard retains most of its re-silvered plating and the back strap about 80% restored plating. Grip has a chip on the right heel and another small chip on the right side, otherwise is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains a beautiful, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; worn bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Case has a repaired crack in the lid with another diagonal grain check and a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old restored finish; interior is lightly faded & soiled with solid partitions; accessories are all fine. 4-49638 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2156

2157
$0.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8065. Cal. .31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, pin front sight and 2-line, left hand, NY city address, made without rammer. Usual 5-shot cylinder with rnd cylinder stop notches and orig single safety pin. Squareback silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is engraved in early vine style with about 70% coverage which also extends down the backstrap, over the buttstrap and trigger guard. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet-lined mahogany casing with shield shaped brass lock escutcheon. Case is compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl-sided early “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, orig brass loading tool, brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter that has a tiny “W” inspector mark. Also accompanying is a lacquered Ely’s cap tin, lead bullets & balls & functioning key. This revolver is of a transitional type with the earlier style left hand bbl address with capping cutout in right recoil shield. Cylinder is usual 5 shots and appears to have remnants of dragoon & Indian fight scene roll marking. There were only about 11,600 Baby Dragoons produced without rammers which certainly makes them one of the more rare Colts. Cased and engraved examples are exceedingly rare. This was Colt’s first attempt at a small bore revolver after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise. They were readily accepted by the American buying public who carried them to the far reaches of the world but especially on the American frontier and Northwest Territories where they saw extensive and continuous service under harsh circumstances usually with very limited maintenance. They continued in service throughout the Civil War into the 1870’s until superseded by the advent of the cartridge revolver. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains a gray metal patina showing moderate wear with scattered surface erosion. Engraving remains reasonably sharp showing expected wear. Cylinder is matching gray patina with scattered pitting and traces of dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain just about all of their orig silver-plating. Grip has a chipped right toe & left heel, otherwise is sound and retains about 70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong, lightly worn bore. Case is sound with small grain check in bottom and light handling & storage marks and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & stained with light to moderate soil in the bottom. Accessories are all fine. 4-49640 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2157

2158
$0.00

FINE ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 148032. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with exceptional, smooth, 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is beautifully after-market engraved in L.D. Nimschke style with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, feather patterns on the top strap and matching foliate arabesque patterns over about 3/4 of the bbl and around the muzzle. Top of the bbl, forward of the address and around the front sight is engraved in geometric patterns. Top gullet of the ejector housing is engraved in leaf & vine patterns with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the outer radius. Back strap, butt strap & trigger plate are engraved in matching patterns with Nimschke style crossed ribbons centered on the back strap and a small ribbon on the butt strap. Bottom of the trigger bow and bottom of the bbl at the muzzle are engraved in geometric patterns matching those on top of the bbl. Cyl has nearly full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns. Nearly all the engraving has a fine pearled background. Trigger, screws, ejector rod head and base pin are all fire-blued. This is very high quality engraving by a very talented engraver using patterns from the master. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and pearl stocks, shipped to James Dodds, Dayton, Ohio on Oct. 13, 1892. No mention of the engraving. According to our consignor, noted Colt Collector and Dealer, Ron Dean, sold this gun to Michael Leff many years ago. Ron has stated that he feels the engraving is factory original to the gun and done at the time of sale and plating and that the notation for engraving could simply be missing from the factory records. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 96-98% crisp orig nickel finish with some minor pimpling in the front gullets of the frame, heel of the back strap, hammer & flutes of the cylinder; screws, trigger & base pin retain most of their fine fire blue; ejector rod head shows light wear on the outer edge. Grips are exceptional with great fire and fantastic iridescent colors. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-49699 (45,000-55,000) – Lot 2158

2159
$0.00

CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 59042. Cal. 38 CF. Nickel & gold finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates which is apparently rolled over the orig “COLTS PATENT” and partially obscures “U.S”. This is apparently one of the 1,000 revolvers returned by the U.S. Navy for conversion and was later engraved. The steel trigger guard & back strap contain an early style, full checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed in the orig manner with two slabs of ivory attached to two ivory spacer blocks creating a 1-pc grip. SNs on bbl lug, frame & trigger guard are accompanied by a small “E” which indicates it was to receive extra polish for engraving. Revolver is beautifully engraved in New York style from the L.D. Nimschke shop with about full coverage on the frame, loading gate & conversion ring, consisting of well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background. Matching patterns extend over most of the bbl and around the muzzle. Ejector housing is engraved in a spiral pattern. Hammer is engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. The spur tip has been hand checkered. Top of the back strap is engraved in a spider web panel with “V” center. It has geometric patterns at the heel with foliate arabesque patterns on the butt strap & trigger bow. Cylinder is an orig percussion cylinder that had the rear shoulder machined away to expose the chambers leaving only the star wheel extended. It has the orig SN “89491” with the secondary number “9042” below which matches the last four numbers of the SN of this revolver. Loading gate & cyl spindle are also matching numbered. Wedge is a replacement with numbers stamped upside down. It is apparent that this revolver was engraved, probably at the time of conversion or shortly thereafter, and had the ejector housing, cyl, hammer & trigger re-gilded likely at the same time. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 2,200 of these revolvers converted, of which 1,000 were for the U.S. Navy during the period 1873-1876. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany Colt casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an L-shaped screwdriver and a lacquered tin of UMC #2 primers. Front of the case has a mahogany cartridge block with holes for seventy five 38 caliber cartridges which contains 43 tin plated military cartridges. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including replacement, renumbered wedge, grip is unnumbered. Bbl retains traces of orig nickel in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned metal patina; frame is matching patina and both bbl & frame have scattered fine pitting; ejector housing retains 60-70% gilding, thin on outer radius; cyl retains about 80% gilding and shows about 50% thin Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger & hammer retain strong gilding; trigger guard & back strap are mostly gray metal patina with traces of nickel. Grip has a few age lines and is sound showing a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded & moderately soiled, relined at the time of conversion. 4-49652 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 2159

2160
$21,275.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER.

SN 100. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Silver finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl has straight sides and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Mounted with 1-pc checkered ivory grip that has raised carved Mexican eagle on the left side. Grip is orig style with two slabs of ivory attached to two wooden spacers to create a 1-pc grip. Grip is numbered inside the right top edge with what appears to be “196” or “190”. Revolver is engraved in Gustave Young style with full coverage on the frame of foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and around the front sight with geometric patterns down the top of the bbl. Ejector housing is engraved in a spiral feather pattern. Back strap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical fan or spider web pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on the back strap, at the heel, butt strap & trigger bow. Frame is slightly undersized. Wedge is a matching numbered replacement and SNs appear to have been re-stamped before restoration. Hammer spring is a replacement with roller groove in the tip. Firing pin is attached to the hammer nose with two rivets. The engraving is very old and appears to have been done during the period of use. Very few Open Top Revolvers were produced and even fewer were engraved making this revolver indeed rare with a unique serial number of 100. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 80-85% strong silver finish with some light flaking and small losses on the bbl & cyl. Cyl shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene. These revolvers are known for having light cyl rolls. Grip has some fine chips on the right rear edge and some light rust staining in the back strap channel which does not correspond to the current back strap. Grip shows moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, lightly frosted in the grooves. 4-49702 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2160

2161
$18,400.00

RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 85608. Cal. 38 RF. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, small dovetailed blade front sight and 1-line Hartford block letter address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain an orig type 1-pc ivory grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage on the frame foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. A scroll on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminate in flower blossoms. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and on to the top side flats of the bbl. One scroll terminates in Mr. Young’s mythical dog’s head. Hammer is engraved to match with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank with fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. This revolver was engraved, probably from the factory, prior to being converted. The firing pin is attached to the left side of the hammer nose with two rivets through the wolfs’ heads. Cyl is modified from an orig percussion cyl and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. It has the SN “85609”, one number away from this revolver. It seems likely that there may have been a pair of revolvers returned for conversion at the same time and their cylinders switched during the process. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% factory style restored blue; frame retains 50-60% fading case colors, a little stronger on the right side; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, bright on the rear edge; cyl retains about 75% thin restored blue and shows about 65% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & back strap retain about 60-65% orig silver. Grip has a number of age lines but is sound showing light edge wear and retains a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-49656 (17,500-30,000) – Lot 2161

2162
$9,487.50

RARE ENGRAVED POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH TIFFANY GRIP.

SN 5712. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has the July 25, 1871 and July 2, 1872 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Mounted with a spectacular cast brass Tiffany grip with spread winged eagle clutching olive branches in its talons on the back strap. This is an American Eagle Grip which is more rare than the Mexican Eagle variation. Top of the back strap has an empty initial oval. Body of the grip has raised foliate arabesque patterns. Butt of the grip is flared with flower blossom cap. Under the butt cap has the assembly number “00” with matching number inside the cap. Butt of the grip also has the matching SN to the revolver. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One of the scrolls on the left recoil shield terminates in a large flower blossom. Edge of the conversion ring & loading gate are engraved in feather patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, foward of the address and on each side of the muzzle. Ends of the wedge are also engraved. Trigger guard has matching pattern engraving. Cyl has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns around the major diameter and appears to have never had the standard cyl roll marking. Cyl spindle and loading gate have matching assembly numbers. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approx. 6,500 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1875 in three bbl lengths, two calibers and with two styles of cylinders. Engraved examples of this model are quite rare and those with Tiffany grip are doubly rare. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, no orig finish remains being an overall dark brown patina showing heavy wear on the bbl and moderate wear on the cyl & frame; trigger guard & front strap show traces of orig silver, being mostly a dark brass patina. Grip shows moderate wear with only traces of orig silver on the inside. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49711 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2162

2163
$0.00

RARE DELUXE CASED ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 11635. Cal. 38 RF. Gold finish with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates of July 25, 1871 and July 2, 1872. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips that are probably are not orig to this revolver as there is no locator pin or locator pin holes for the grips. Revolver is beautifully engraved in New York style with about 70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug and about 7/8 up the side of the bbl. Outer radius of ejector housing is engraved in geometric patterns. Top of back strap is engraved in a borderless fan pattern with geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger bow. Cylinder is engraved with a variety of border patterns around the rear edge & rebated area. Cyl has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Loading gate has the assembly number “1815” which is also found on the cyl arbor. Wedge, a replacement, is not engraved or gold washed and has the SN “15851”. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined, mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a walnut handled cleaning jag/ramrod with cupped end & brass ferrule and an L-shaped nipple wrench. Front of the case is fitted with a mahogany cartridge block with holes for 38 cartridges containing 25 copper cased rimfire cartridges. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced 1873-1875. Bbl has the unusual slightly rounded bottom contour vs. the later type with the large loading cutout of the Police Models. PROVENANCE: John Gangel; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge as noted. Bbl retains 30-40% orig gold plating with the balance showing exposed, dark silver, and gray metal patina; ejector retains about 50% gold wash; frame, trigger guard & back strap retain 75-80% strong gold wash with bright case colors on sides and rear edge of hammer; cyl retains 50-60% thin gold wash on the major diameter, stronger in the rebated area and shows about 90% stagecoach holdup scene. Grips are crisp with great fire. Mechanic are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Case has a repaired crack in the lid, otherwise is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish; interior is lightly faded inside the lid, heavily faded in the bottom with moderate to heavy soil; accessories are fine; ammunition is oxidized. 4-49655 (8,500-12,000) – Lot 2163

2164
$0.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 6410. Cal .38RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame has tiny engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. Mounted with orig Colt 1-pc ivory grip in its silver-plated brass grip frame. Cylinder is rebated and usual 5 shots with factory conversion, without loading gate in the recoil shield. Hammer nose has factory rimfire conversion secured with 2 rivets. Revolver is very nicely engraved in late vine style with about full coverage on frame which extends over bbl lug and top flats. Backstrap is engraved to match with fine fan pattern at top and sunbursts on each ear. Accompanied by an orig mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a 2-pc box of Winchester Stetson’s patent .38 short rimfire cartridges and a lacquered cap tin. Orig engraved examples of this model are very rare. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching except grip which is not numbered and wedge which is numbered “2591”. Bbl retains about 60% thinning orig blue with scattered light surface rust and a few small nicks. Frame retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 60-70% thinning silver-plate. Cylinder retains strong blue in the rebated area and shows about 80% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Grip is sound showing light wear and retains fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case is sound showing light handling and storage marks. Interior is re-lined and lightly faded with light soil. Cartridge box is good and cartridges are heavily oxidized. 4-49639 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 2164

2165
$2,875.00

BELGIAN COPY OF COLT PATERSON REVOLVER.

SN 24. Cal. .32RF. Scarce Belgian copy of a belt model Paterson with 5-1/8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight, folding trigger & smooth 2-pc homemade walnut grips. Frame & backstrap, along with bbl lug are lightly engraved. Cylinder is quite unusual in that it appears to be a fluted cylinder inserted into steel tube with stop notches on outer diameter. Accompanied by a black velvet-lined homemade walnut case. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall blue-gray patina with light pitting on bbl & bbl lug. Cylinder is matching patina. Mechanics are weak and may need adjustment. Grips are crude & poorly finished. Case is fine. 4-49642 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2165

2166
$1,121.00

FINE ENGRAVED ITALIAN REPRODUCTION 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1070. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. Altered brass front sight with coin finished receiver, blued bbl and cylinder, color case hardened rammer & handle and hammer with square back brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. Receiver, bbl lug, rammer pivot, backstrap and trigger guard are nicely hand engraved as are the sides of the hammer and hammer spur. Cylinder has an etched Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with a narrow silver band around the rear edge and two silver bands around the muzzle. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: New and unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig finish. 4-49710 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2166

2167
$0.00

RARE PAIR OF ENGRAVED REMINGTON NO. 1 VEST POCKET DERRINGERS.

SN 426 & 526. Cal. 22 Short. Both pistols are nearly identical with nickel finish, 3-1/4″ bbls and pin front sights. They are mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Both pistols are engraved in crude foliate patterns with diagonal band on each side with clusters of circles in each band. Sides and top of the bbl on #426 are engraved in snake & dot pattern. Sides of bbl on #526 are engraved in a snake pattern which is also found on the top side flats of the frame. Except for the SN’s and engraving these little pistols are completely unmarked, indicating very early production. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 426. Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish with one small scrape on the buttstrap. Trigger and hammer retain most of their orig blue. Right grip has a small chip otherwise grips are fine with great fire. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with a couple small spots of pitting. 2) SN 526. Retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some flaking on the front & backstraps and buttstrap. The rear frame screw is battered. Left grip has a small chip, otherwise grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-49654 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2167

2168
$4,130.00

ENGRAVED COLT 2ND MODEL DERRINGER.

SN 7212. Cal. 41 CF. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, with half moon front sight, 2-line address and rear sight in hammer spur. Mounted with bird head pearl grips. Pistol is engraved from the L.D. Nimschke shop with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & back strap with matching patterns on sides of the bbl. Left side of the front strap, under the grip, is stamped “R.F. ENEWOLD”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, Robert F. Enewold was a dealer out of Reno, NV who stamped the guns he sold in the manner found here. This pistol has been converted from 41 rim fire to 41 center fire by removing the rim fire firing pin and installing a center fire firing pin further down the hammer to strike through another hole which has been drilled into the recoil shield. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% orig nickel and the frame about 30% nickel with the balance cleaned metal patina with fine pitting. Grips are very fine with strong fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong frosty bore. 4-49698 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2168

2169
$236.00

SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude’s is one of the finest hospitals in North America today for the research and care of children afflicted with cancer. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to St. Jude’s. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very Good. 8-87112-1 JDJ (300-400) – Lot 2169

2170
$63,250.00

RARE COLT BELT MODEL NO. 3 PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 32. Cal. 34. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight & 1-line “Patent Arms Mg Co Paterson N-J Colt’s PT” address with bowties at each end. Cyl measures 1-3/16″, with 5 chambers and the Centaur scene roll marking. It has rnd shoulder and tiny rnd stop notches. Hammer is also rare on this pistol, being color case hardened. The grip frame contains a 1-pc walnut straight grip with flat bottom, without flare. Matching SNs were observed on the rear face of the bbl lug, wedge, cyl, cyl spindle, cyl rotating ring, trigger, right sides of the front & backstraps and in the backstrap channel of the grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there was a total production of about 800 of these revolvers produced 1838-1840 in various bbl lengths with both straight and flared grips. The production numbers also include the No. 2 Pocket Model. Referenced publication also states that the flared grip is most common. This is one of the more hard to find Paterson revolvers especially one with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue, strong in more sheltered areas lightly to moderately thinned elsewhere. Frame retains about 60% thin orig blue with gray metal showing on the recoil shields. Front and backstraps retain strong blue in sheltered areas with sharp edge wear and thin blue on front & backstraps. Cyl retains about 70% orig blue, thin around the rear shoulder and shows about 98% Centaur scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore with fine frosting. 4-49883 JR150 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2170

2171
$28,750.00

RARE COLT NO. 5 TEXAS PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 643. Cal. 36. Rare Texas Paterson with 9″ oct bbl, tiny German silver blade front sight and address “Patent Arms. Mfg. Co. Paterson N.J.-Colt’s Pt.” with a snake & star at each end. This is obviously a spurious address. The address should read “M’g” whereas this address reads “Mfg”. Bbl has been sleeved from about 2-3/4″ forward the breech end and has the orig style 11 lands and grooves, nearly straight rifling. Breech end of the bbl has one wide & one narrow silver band with a narrow silver band around the muzzle. Bbl lug has an attached Ehlers type 3-pc lever that has assembly number 157 with matching number on bottom flat of bbl. Wedge is a reproduction. Cyl has 5 chambers with small rnd stop notches and a re-cut stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Cyl has rnd shoulder. Right recoil shield has a capping cutout and there is a wide silver band around the recoil shields. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with flared butt. Matching SNs were observed on rear face of bbl lug, cyl rotating sleeve, cyl plate, cyl, front & rear backstraps and grip. One could speculate endlessly on what may have caused the damage to the orig bbl. It could have been a plugged bore or simply someone may have cut the bbl for use as a pocket pistol. Regardless, the damage is done and it is what it is. According to The Book of Colt Firearms there were about 1,000 of the No. 5 Holster Pistol produced in the period 1838-1840. There were 150 of these pistols sold to the government for the U.S. Navy. The Republic of Texas purchased and additional 180 No. 5 pistols with 9″ bbls for the Naval service, however, as is well recorded, many of them were later issued to the Texas Rangers where they served with great distinction fighting the Comanches. These revolvers are rarely ever found in complete orig configuration with orig finish, having served in the Navy with exposure to salt atmosphere and on the American Frontier fighting Indians under equally harsh circumstances. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching as noted above. No orig finish remains being an overall artificially aged brown patina. Cyl is matching patina with a series of dings on the front face and has what appears to be its orig single safety pin. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & dings and retains a restored finish with hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 4-49872 JR151 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2171

2172
$0.00

RARE COLT EHLERS MODEL NO.2 PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 152. Cal. 34. Also known as the 5th Model Ehlers. It has 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and script address that reads “PATENT ARMS PATERSON NJ COLT’S PT.” with a small bow tie at each end. The space between “ARMS” and “PATERSON” in the bbl address is where the “M’G CO” would have been found on a Colt made revolver. This occurred when John Ehlers, a major stockholder in Colt, took over upon Colt’s bankruptcy and finished numerous pistols that were in production at that time. This pistol has a 5-shot cyl that is 1-1/16″ long with traces of the centaur scene roll marking and is mounted with very nicely figured 1-pc flat bottom walnut grip. Matching SNs were observed on the bbl lug, wedge, cyl, cyl plate, hammer, front & back straps and butt strap channel of the grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 500 of these small pistols were manufactured by Ehlers, which included both the Ehlers #4, Pocket Model #1 and this model. It is a rare and desirable pistol. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled brown patina with spots of rust on the bbl. Faint traces of cyl scene remain. Grip has a chipped right heel & toe with considerable battering on the bottom edges, otherwise is sound with a dark hand worn patina over traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark with moderate pitting and a ring about 1/2″ from the muzzle. 4-50147 JR113 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2172

2173
$80,500.00

RARE MARTIAL COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN C Company #136. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 9″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY” left hand address. Left side of bbl lug has the serial number & right side is marked “US / 1847” that is partially obscured by the wedge screw. Frame has the serial number on the left side and tiny number “136” on the front end between the frame lug pins. Serial number is also found on the trigger guard in very tiny letters & numbers and on the butt strap in larger letters & numbers. Cylinder is also matching numbered in tiny numbers & letters and cylinder retains its one orig safety pin. The brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with number “136” in the butt strap channel. Left side of front strap, under the grip and inside back strap are also numbered “136”. Left edge of butt strap, under the wood is numbered “44” which number is also found on the left ear of the grip. Bottom of the bbl, under the rammer handle has a number “4”. Face of cylinder also has a number “4”. Wedge is also marked with tiny numbers “136” and has the “3” stamped horizontally. Rammer handle is an orig Walker handle with slot for the retaining spring but has been converted to a horizontal latch, with latch stud in a dovetail about 1″ from the muzzle. It appears that the rammer handle spring dovetail was filled during the period of use to accommodate the conversion. As is well documented from numerous official sources there were 1,000 Martial Colt Walker revolvers produced in 1847 with design cooperation between Samuel Colt & Capt. Samuel H. Walker, for whom these pistols were named. The initial shipment of Walker pistols was to have been 220 pistols numbered “C” Company, Capt. Walker’s own company. These pistols were delivered to the Vera Cruz Ordnance Depot for issue to Company “C”, however it appears that Col. John Hays was the better politician and seized this shipment for his own company. Later Company “C” would receive 280 pistols numbered in the “A” & “B” Company serial series. It is also well documented that Capt. Walker was killed in combat at the battle of Huamantla on Oct. 9, 1847. When the war was over Col. Hays’ Company “C”, upon embarkation for return to the U.S. were ordered to turn in their issued arms. Of the 394 total pistols issued to Company “C” only 191 were turned in. Records indicate that 125 were lost in battle plus the 191 turned in (which were mostly unserviceable) accounts for only 316 of the total 394 that were issued, which indicates that about 78 of them were retained by the Texans when they returned home. The 191 turned in Walker pistols, of which only 82 were recorded as serviceable, were shipped to the Baton Rouge Arsenal. The last shipment of 500 Walker pistols were shipped to Vera Cruz in March 1848, and then returned to the Baton Rouge Arsenal in November 1848, unissued, minus 41 pistols that were stolen. In December 1848 all of the pistols at Baton Rouge Arsenal were shipped to the San Antonio Ordnance Depot where most of them were issued to dragoon companies & infantry regiments fighting Indians. By April 1850 all of the old model Walker pistols had been returned to the San Antonio Ordnance Depot and exchanged for the new 1st Model Dragoon revolvers. These Walker pistols apparently remained in that depot until February 1861 when they were surrendered to the Confederacy. Obviously the Confederate military would have issued them to their fighting units. An inventory of known Walker pistols compiled by Mr. W.F.S. Quick in Jan. 1953, lists “C Company number 136” as being owned by Charles W. Fritz of Norwood, OH. Of the 1,000 Martial Walker’s initially manufactured it is unknown just how many survived today, but of those that are known, very few survive in orig configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except rammer handle which is obviously a period of use replacement. No orig finish remains being an overall gray metal patina with what appears to be traces of blue on the frame; trigger guard & front strap are a medium mustard patina; cylinder is matching patina with no remaining cylinder scene or pressure ridge; grip has chipped toes showing heavy wear with a repaired crack on the left side and some battering on the bottom edges. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with bright shine and scattered pitting. 4-49844 JR320 (75,000-150,000) – Lot 2173

2174
$20,700.00

RARE MODEL 1847 WALKER REPLACEMENT “FLUCK” DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2695.

SN 2695. Cal. 44. Rare Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Frame is marked about center on left side “COLTS PATENT” over “U.S.”. Cyl is about 2-3/8″ long, 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a distinctive pressure ridge. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legends are discernible and rolled scene is 90% discernible though pitting has obscured some detail. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. All SNs on all the parts are of the tiniest variety. Several of the visible parts have small inspector initials. The rammer handle has the assembly number “356” and number “121” is found on bottom of bbl just forward of the rammer slot. Cyl is numbered “2695” and the wedge is numbered “695”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 300 of these rare Dragoons produced to replace Walker revolvers that had failed in one way or another in the service. They were apparently part of a 1,000 piece order and utilized some orig Walker and Walker-reworked parts. Further information in the referenced publication states that a 1998 study “Observation on Colt’s Second Contract, 1998 Detailed Study” theoretically states that there were 1,000 of these revolvers contracted in 1847 and delivered in four shipments in 1848. It also states that this survey is conjecture based on the examination of over a dozen specimens. Regardless this is one of the most rare of all the Colt Dragoons. Most specimens of this particular gun are found in very poor, well used condition. This gun is well above average, retaining strong traces of original finish, and discernible inspector cartouches. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to find overall. Bbl and bbl housing retain 10-20% orig blue finish, especially in protected areas. SNs as noted above. Metal overall retains a silver/gray patina; cyl is matching patina and shows about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with discernible legends as can be seen in photos; trigger guard & backstrap are a light yellow patina. Grips have small chipped toes on bottom inside tips and show honest wear with a dark hand worn patina with both cartouches discernible left side complete and right side over 50%. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with strong discernible rifling. 4-50068 JS40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2174

2175
$8,625.00

1ST MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8033. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain 1-pc walnut grip with inspector cartouches. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has mostly legible panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. This gun is martial, with discernible cartouches and most parts have small inspector letter markings and stocks are correctly oil finished. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. This is a nice example which retains traces of original finish in protected areas, good cylinder scene that presents nicely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except loading arm which is numbered “2409”. The steel parts overall retain a smooth gray/plum metal patina with scattered areas of staining and fine pitting. Bbl retains small traces of finish in protected areas. Cylinder is a matching patina and shows 40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with both panels very light and only a few letters are legible; trigger guard & backstrap retain a yellow patina. Grips are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain a handworn oil finish with weak but discernible outlines of cartouches on both sides. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with crisp, deep rifling. At least two screws in backstrap and trigger guard are replaced. Other screws appear original. There is an inscribed “Co” on bottom of buttstrap of unknown usage, but appears contemporary to gun’s use. 4-49991 JS43 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2175

2176
$8,050.00

1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6709. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has mostly legible panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. This gun appears to be a martial, though cartouches are totally worn but most parts have small inspector letter markings and stocks appear to be originally oiled, which would have been military issue. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. This is a nice example which retains some original finish especially in protected areas, good cylinder scene that presents nicely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. The steel parts overall retain a smooth gray metal patina with scattered areas of fine pitting. Bbl and bbl housing retain strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected area on bottom of barrel where protected by loading arm. Cylinder is a matching patina and shows 50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with both panels mostly legible; trigger guard & backstrap retain a yellow patina. Grips are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain a handworn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with crisp, deep rifling. Four screws in backstrap and trigger guard are replaced. Other screws appear original. Front blade sight has been extended to a full 1″ in length but appears original to its time of use. Loading arm appears original and is correctly numbered, however at the last inch or so is dark and discolored but with no apparent repair. 4-50011 JS42 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2176

2177
$10,925.00

1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3378. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain varnished 1-pc walnut grips. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has mostly legible panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. Revolver is civilian even though there is a “U.S” on the frame. There are no discernible inspector stamps and there are remnants of original varnish on stocks, which is not seen on martial revolvers. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching SNs and secondary numbers, including wedge and loading arm. The steel parts overall retain a smooth gray/brown metal patina with fine pitting; cylinder is a matching patina and shows 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with both panels mostly legible; trigger guard & backstrap retain a medium yellow patina. Grips are sound and well fit with a few scattered dings & dents and remnants of original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good discernible rifling with minor pitting. 4-49840 JS41 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2177

2178
$6,900.00

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7061. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and oval stop notches. It has the “U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the outline of inspector cartouches on each side with small inspector initials on major revolver parts. There were only about 7,000 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850. A few thousand of these revolvers were purchased by the U.S. Government with the majority being civilian & foreign government sales. Mr. Colt, anticipating larger government contracts, had all or nearly all of the Dragoon frames marked “U.S.” and when the contracts did not materialize he simply used these frames on civilian models. These early big bore revolvers were all immediately purchased and placed into service on the western frontier and foreign countries, then continued in service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier until supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fair, all matching except grip whose number has been obscured. No orig finish remains, being an overall dark mottled patina with several dings on the bbl and light pitting on the bbl lug, recoil shields & cylinder; cyl shows about 20% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the cartouches mostly legible; grip frame is a medium brass patina. Grip has a repaired crack on the left side with worn toes and shows heavy overall wear with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-49999 JR181 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2178

2179
$8,050.00

COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 3175. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and rnd stop notches. It has the “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The silver plated square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a replacement 1-pc oil finish walnut grip with spurious last three digits of matching SN in butt strap channel and the initials “YAN” in the back strap channel. There were only about 7,000 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850. A few thousand of these revolvers were purchased by the U.S. Government with the majority being civilian & foreign government sales. Mr. Colt, anticipating larger government contracts, had all or nearly all of the Dragoon frames marked “U.S.” and when the contracts did not materialize he simply used these frames on civilian models. This being a civilian model, it should have had a varnished walnut grip. These early big bore revolvers were all immediately purchased and placed into service on the western frontier or by foreign governments and continued in service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier until supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching except grip, as noted and wedge, which is a replacement with SN 121. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth, cleaned gray metal patina with a few scattered light spots of surface rust on the bbl lug; cyl is very fine, showing about 60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with clear, legible cartouches; the sgl safety pin is partially serviceable; grip frame retains silver on the inside, othewise is a smooth medium brass patina. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound with a smooth oil finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with fine pitting; wedge spring is broken. 4-49847 JR180 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2179

2180
$14,160.00

SCARCE VERY EARLY COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1346. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address. Frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a small “U.S.” centered on the left side. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip similar in shape to the Whitneyville/Hartford Dragoon which used leftover Walker parts. Cyl is usual six chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches around the SN. The sgl safety pin is missing. SNs on this revolver are tiny Walker style. Rammer has vertical latch with the assembly number “22” which matches the assembly number on bottom of the bbl. Left side of front strap has the assembly number “14” which is also found in the butt strap channel of the grip. This is one of the very first 1st Model Dragoons made whose SNs overlap with the Whitneyville/Hartford Dragoons. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 7,000 1st Model Dragoon revolvers produced in the period 1848-1850. The referenced publication shows that serialization of this model began at about #1341 and that the Whitneyville/Hartford Dragoons ran through about SN 1340. This exact revolver, identified by SN, is pictured on p. 86 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, with credit to the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection. These very early Dragoons are very rarely encountered and usually are in near relic condition. This revolver, even though marked with a “U.S.” on the frame was a civilian arm and undoubtedly would have seen service on the American frontier. Every one of the 1st Model Dragoons were sold out to the U.S. Government, private customers or foreign governments. Mr. Colt, anticipating stronger military contracts, simply had the entire production of frames marked with a “U.S.”. The contracts did not materialize and so he simply assembled revolvers utilizing those already produced frames. PROVENANCE: Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & cyl; rammer & grip are matching assembly numbered. Bbl retains about 90% dull restored blue; rammer retains traces of case colors under a blue finish; frame is a mottled blue/brown patina, possibly artificially aged and has a hairline crack below the trigger screw on the left side; hammer is also blued; cyl, possibly a period of use replacement, has the correct tiny SNs and retains about 98% crisp Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with a distinctive shallow pressure ridge; trigger guard & back strap retain about 90% strong silver, probably applied at the time of restoration. Grip is sound with a few nicks & dings and retains a restored varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. The hammer spring retaining lug on the front strap under the grip appears to be partially chipped and does not hold the spring securely. 4-49975 JR176 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2180

2181
$11,500.00

UNUSUAL AND RARE PARTIALLY ENGRAVED COLT CIVILIAN 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER BELIEVED TO BE MADE AS A DISPLAY PIECE.

SN 9923. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, slightly altered German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT”, about centered on the side. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with “MODEL USMR / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Most unusually the rammer pivot is engraved on both sides in early donut style and the hammer is engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns on shank and fish scale patterns on side of spur & top edge. Tip of hammer spur is hand checkered with a scalloped border. All of the screw heads are very nicely engraved with the screw tips checkered. A most unusual configuration and the first ever encountered by this cataloger. It is believed that the gun was prepared this way for exhibition purposes to show that the gun could be a) finished plain, b) partially engraved, c) standard engraved, or d) deluxe engraved. Certainly a most unusual piece. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 2,700 of these 2nd Model Dragoon revolvers produced in the period 1850-1851. Sidearms of this era, especially the Dragoons, were in great demand on the American frontier and usually saw hard & continuous service under adverse circumstances with little maintenance. They continued in service throughout the Civil War and well into the 1870s until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridge side arms. With that length & degree of service it is a rarity today to find one with any orig finish or special order features. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching except the wedge which is numbered “046”. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong over front half, thinning over rear half and flaked on sides of lug; rammer pivot & handle retain strong case colors fading to silver toward the end of the handle; frame has been cleaned to a light gray metal patina; hammer retains dark case colors on left side, faded to silver elsewhere; cyl is a mottled silver/brown patina with one area of fine pin prick pitting and overall retains about 50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene; cyl has a light pressure ridge and all six safety pins are serviceable; trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their strong, orig silver plating with one flaked spot on front strap & some thinning in middle of backstrap and on the heel; screw heads & tips retain most of their orig engraving. Grip is sound, showing light edge wear with a few minor nicks & retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-51563 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2181

2182
$21,275.00

NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 11135. Cal. 44. Fine & rare New Hampshire Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in back strap channel. Grip has inspector cartouches “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) on the left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right side. Various parts also have small inspector initials including bottom left edge and bottom side of grip, back strap, trigger guard, frame, hammer, bbl & rammer pivot. According to Colt Firearms, Wilson, and Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the New Hampshire Militia. They are rarely encountered today, only in the most advanced Colt collections especially in high condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; bbl retains 40-50% bright blue finish with remainder turning plum; cyl retains 80-90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with clear, legible panels around the SN; cyl has areas of pinprick pitting and has a dull thin blue finish that appears added and not orig to manufacture. Grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a yellow patina. Grip is sound, solid, and well fit showing very light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with well discerned crisp cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-50057 JS46 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2182

2183
$10,350.00

MARTIAL COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9782. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels on each side of the SN. Cylinder retains all six serviceable safety pins. The frame is “U.S.” marked and various parts have small inspector initials, the grips both have discernible cartouches noting military purchase. The 2nd Model Dragoon was produced only during 1850-1851 with only about 2,700 manufactured in that period. Of that small number 1,000 were on contract to the government. Colt, anticipating larger orders, produced parts to make the additional 1,700 revolvers, most of which were inspected at the plant but when the contracts from the government did not materialize he simply had them assembled into revolvers and sold them on the commercial market. Regardless of where they were sold these revolvers saw hard frontier service which continued through the Civil War and remained in service well into the 1870s. These rare Dragoons are rarely found today with any orig finish with most having seen very hard use. This is a very nice gun that has seen honest use still retaining traces of blue finish in protected areas. This gun appears all orig, authentic, and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. All the steel parts retain a gray/brown metal patina with scattered discoloration, staining and fine pitting. Cyl is lighter colored being gray with staining and pin prick pitting in areas; 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with crisp clear panels is present; grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate wear with a handworn patina and good discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are fine, strong crisp bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49845 JS45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2183

2184
$7,475.00

NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 11071. Cal. 44. Scarce New Hampshire Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in back strap channel. Grip has inspector cartouches that are very worn and only discernible in outline. Various parts also have small inspector initials including bottom left edge and bottom side of grip, back strap, trigger guard, frame, hammer, bbl & rammer pivot. According to Colt Firearms, Wilson, and Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the New Hampshire Militia. They are rarely encountered today, only in the most advanced Colt collections. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall as refinished.  All matching including wedge, cylinder & grip; metal overall is a smooth brown/plum, and frame is gray/silver with mottled texture overall. Cylinder retains 60-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with only partially legible panels around the SN; cylinder has areas of pitting and has a shiny brown refinish that appears added and not orig to manufacture. Grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a yellow patina. Grip is sound, solid, and well fit showing light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with partially discernible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-49848 JS47 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2184

2185
$8,050.00

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 10894. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Rammer has vertical latch. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and rectangular stop notches. There were only about 2,700 of these revolvers produced in the period 1850-1851 with most publications giving the serial range generally as 8000 thru 10700. The 2nd Model is the most scarce of all the Dragoons and one of the most difficult to find with high orig finish. As with the 1st Model Dragoons, these revolvers were all sold to either the government or private civilian sales and virtually all saw hard & continuous service from the early 1850s right through the Civil War and later on the American frontier. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina with fine pin prick pitting around the muzzle and on the bbl lug; frame is matching patina, also with fine surface etching; cyl is a little darker patina and shows 60-70% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with completely legible cartouches surrounding the SN; trigger guard & back strap, which were never silver plated, are a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate wear with a few nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50048 JR177 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2185

2186
$5,750.00

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8221. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT”. The squareback brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with clear “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspector’s cartouche on the right side. Revolver is a civilian model while the grip is from a military inspected revolver. Back strap channel in the grip appears to have had the numbers removed. Cyl has usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. The orig V-shape hammer spring has been replaced by a flat spring. There were only about 2,700 of these revolvers produced in the period 1850-1851 making it the most scarce of all the Dragoons and one of the most difficult to find with orig finish. As with the 1st Model Dragoons these revolvers were all sold to either the government, private civilian sales or foreign governments and virtually all saw hard & continuous service from the early 1850s right through the Civil War and later on the American frontier and in foreign services. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching except grip as noted. No orig finish remains, being a cleaned gray artificially aged patina with scattered very fine pitting on the frame & hammer; cyl is matching patina with a small dressed ding and shows 30-40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking; both cartouches are fully legible; grip frame is a dark brass patina. Grip is sound with an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49998 JR179 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2186

2187
$6,325.00

INSCRIBED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 8789. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Rammer has vertical latch. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and has rectangular stop notches. The silver plated brass square back trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Butt strap is inscribed in period script “Wm. Drummond”. A quick internet search disclosed a large number of people named William Drummond. Hammer spring is a replacement. The 2nd Model is the most scarce of all the Dragoons and one of the most difficult to find with high orig finish. As with the 1st Model Dragoon these revolvers were all sold to either the government or private civilian sales and virtually all saw hard & continuous service from the early 1850s right through the Civil War and later on the American frontier. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip except cyl spindle which is numbered “7328”. Overall the steel parts retain a smooth, cleaned, artificially aged patina; cyl is matching patina and shows 40-50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with mostly legible cartouches around the SN; trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver being most a light mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with a dressed chip on the right edge and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49854 JR178 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2187

2188
$25,875.00

SCARCE MAHOGANY CASED DELUXE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL HARTFORD-LONDON DRAGOON.

SN 18. Cal. 44. Cased & profusely engraved (one of only six known to be deluxe engraved) Hartford-London Dragoon SN 18 mfg ca. 1853. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight. Hand-engraved barrel address “COLN COLT. LONDON” reading from breech to muzzle (one of five known) and also hand-engraved “COLTS. PATENT.” within an unfurled banner on left side of the profusely engraved frame. It has usual 6-shot cyl with the Dragoon Indian fight scene roll marking and five of its six safety pins mostly serviceable. It has a silver-plated brass back-strap, small rounded silver-plated brass trigger-guard and select burl walnut one-piece grips. Loading lever entering from the right side of the loading lever assembly, no bevel on the cut-out, short trigger (one of nine recorded), vertical loading lever catch and stacked British proof-marks on the barrel. Frame has full coverage, wonderfully executed foliate arabesque patterns on sides with fine shaded background and foliate & floral engraving on recoil shields. Hammer is lightly engraved on sides of spur with dolphin motif on top edge. Bbl lug has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with British proofs on sides and a nice border around the address on the top flat. There is a scalloped border on the bbl at the transition and around the muzzle. Top of backstrap has a wonderfully executed fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns, a fine border pattern down the backstrap with engraving patterns at top & heel, also on buttstrap & trigger bow. Wedge & rammer are engraved to match. Wedge is unnumbered and rammer handle has the number “37”. Accompanied by a rare orig mahogany English casing with empty brass panel in the lid. It is blue velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a silver plated Sykes Patent bag flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with steel sprue cutter, a Hawksley pewter oil bottle, an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver, an all metal English cleaning rod and a rosewood screw-lid bits box containing one spare nipple. This exact revolver is pictured on p 148 of “Colt Engraving” by R.L. Wilson, and on p 234 of “The Colt Engraving Book” Vol.1 by R.L. Wilson and p 137 of “Colonel Colt London” by Joseph G. Rosa. Engraved dragoon revolvers are quite rare and cased examples are extremely rare. It has been estimated from collated research, that fewer than 10% of Hartford-London Dragoons were factory engraved and this one, with deluxe engraving, perhaps only 1% of the 700 produced. PROVENANCE: Arnold M. Chernoff Collection. Chester Bonoff Collection. Pete Holder Collection. Damien Scattizi Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 60% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; rammer handle is a gray/brown patina; frame retains dark case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a silver/brown patina; cyl is mostly a silver/brown patina with a large area of light pitting, some dents & dings around the front edge that were dressed out; two of the British proof marks on the cyl appear to have been double struck and overall retains about 25-30% Dragoon/Indian fight scene; trigger guard & backstrap retain 30-40% thin silver plating. Grip is sound, a little undersized for the frame and overall retains a smooth oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is sound with numerous handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains 80-85% orig varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with moderate soil in the bottom; flask retains most of its fine silver plating with bright blue spring; mold has a few light nicks & dings with fine cavities and a crisp light mustard patina; other accessories are fine. 4-51555 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2188

2189
$20,700.00

EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON.

SN 11194. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Frame is standard 3-screw type, not cut for shoulder stock with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side. The brass trigger guard and brass backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are complete and serviceable. Left side of grip has a crisp cartouche which reads “JCB” (Joseph C. Brigg) and the right side has a crisp cartouche “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and various parts have small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the early Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This is a very fine gun that is high finish, orig, authentic and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with the remain reduction being on left side of bbl housing where blue has been cleaned off. Cylinder retains 40% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. Frame retains 20% muted case colors with balance turning silver/gray with scattered staining. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow patina with scattered small scratches. Several screws still retain orig fire blue. Grips are solid and well fit with “J.C.B” cartouche being crisp and “W.A.T” cartouche being fairly crisp, but typically weakly struck in the upper left quadrant as can be seen in photos. Inside toes of each grip have small chips. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and fairly bright. 4-50075 JS48 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2189

2190
$16,675.00

COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 16684. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Top flat has a 3-leaf sight in a dovetail on the top flat near the breech end. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and left front has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. Three safety pins are still serviceable. Grips are smooth and appear to have an old oiled military style finish, but no cartouche. Many of these late 4-screw Dragoons were shipped to the South and a little research might show this gun or shoulder stock went South. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the early Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service. This gun is accompanied by shoulder stock, SN 16625/26 meaning it was originally issued with that pair of dragoons. The accompanying military style flap holster is typical of holsters made in the South during the Civil War originally having an attached sewn finial for closure which is now missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled brown patina with scattered pitting. Brass backstrap has mustard colored patina. Cylinder is a lighter patina with a few small spots of pitting and shows traces of Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip is sound and solid overall, with gouged areas from yoke of shoulder stock being attached. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with discernible rifling and moderate pitting. Shoulder stock is very good overall with gray cleaned metal with similar pitting to pistol, stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents. Holster is supple with several holes, sewing is still intact with about a 2″ area loose on flap, belt loop is intact and holster was made without plug. 4-49972 JS52 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2190

2191
$9,200.00

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 11111. Cal. 44. Martially marked 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a small “U.S.”. The unplated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the outline of an inspector’s cartouche on each side. Several of the major parts also have small inspector initials. Cyl has usual six chambers with Dragoon/Indian fights scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouche surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are serviceable. The 3rd Model Dragoon was the most prolific of the Dragoons with about 10,500 produced during the period 1851-1861. The 3rd Model Dragoons were generally issued to front line units fighting Indians in the West then continued in service throughout the Civil War. After the war most were sold as surplus to either foreign governments or private citizens where they were continued in use on the American frontier. They are rarely ever found with high orig finish. SN of this revolver is somewhat unusual. There is also a Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon revolver with the identical SN being sold as lot 2196 in this auction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip number is not visible. Bbl retains traces of blue turning plum in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina; rammer pivot retains faded case colors; frame retains dark case colors in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned metal patina; hammer shows mottled dark case colors; cyl is a gray metal patina and shows 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with mostly legible cartouches; trigger guard & back strap are a medium to dark brass patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with nicks & dings and has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49984 JR175 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2191

2191a
$23,000.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 129. SN 129. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and engraved address “COL. COLT. LONDON.” Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. There were only 700 Hartford-London dragoons, very few engraved and even less cased and engraved. This gun was made in 1853. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a burl walnut deluxe 1-pc grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLTS PATENT” legends partially visible. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Revolver is engraved in English style with about 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns & beautiful foliate & floral patterns on the recoil shields. Sides of bbl lug and top three flats are engraved to match with feather & line border patterns around the address. Both sides of bbl lug have braided rope border patterns. The rammer pivot is engraved to match with rosettes around each side of the pivot link screw. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with line borders. Center of backstrap is hand engraved with a sharp pointed instrument “Capt. Brown” and the front strap engraved in the same hand “U.S.A.”. This style of inscription done with single points from a tool making up letters is not uncommon among maritime inscribed items or other pieces of folk art from the mid-19th century.The use of “U.S.A.” after name with rank most typically refers to regular U.S. Army officer’s. Rammer handle is the early type with vertical latch and is engraved on bottom radius with a running leaf & vine pattern. Accompanied by an orig, blue velvet lined, English oak casing with empty medallion in the lid. Interior is compartmented in bottom for revolver, a bag shaped Barlow copper & brass flask, a scarce brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with steel sprue cutter and locator pin in the right arm. Also accompanied by an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin for Eley bros. caps, a rnd brass capper with screw lid marked “S. ALLPORT” and a Hawksley pewter oil bottle. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx 700 of these Dragoons made from Hartford parts, finished & assembled in Colt’s London factory in the period 1853-1857. It further states that at least 20% of the Hartford English Dragoon production was engraved. It is further states that in 1861 about 200 of these revolvers (many of them engraved) were returned to Hartford for use in the Civil War. This would explain the inscription on the grip frame. Also accompanied by a large black & white photograph showing the bbl address of this revolver with the notation that it is “one of 10 known”. This revolver is pictured on p. 149 of the book Colt Engraving, Wilson and identified by serial number. It is also pictured on p. 61 as plate XXXV of Samuel Colt Presents, Wilson with credit to Harry C. Knode. PROVENANCE: Harry C. Knode Collection; L.C. Jackson; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered, and wedge which has the number “6819″. Overall the steel parts retain a medium to dark gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pinprick surface rust. Hammer nose & sides of hammer are lightly pitted. Cyl retains 25-30% faint Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends partly visible. Trigger guard retains 75-80% orig silver plating and the back strap about 60%. Grip is sound with light handling & use nicks & dings, shows moderate edge wear and retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered spots of pitting. Case has a sliver missing from the lid with a few shrunken loose seams and a couple of grain checks in the bottom and overall retains a cleaned finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with a couple of repaired partitions. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold has a few light nicks & dings with a dark mustard patina and bright clean cavities. Cap tin, capper & oil bottle are fine. 4-51556 JS (25,000-50,000) – Lot 2191a

2192
$11,500.00

RARE CASED COLT HARTFORD/LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 332. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll markings and five of the six safety pins serviceable. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. The rnd brass trigger guard & back strap contain a deluxe,fancy walnut 1-pc grip. Any number in the grip that might be present is obscured by dark oil staining. The butt strap, at one time appears to have had a stud & swivel which has been removed and the hole welded up. Butt strap channel of the grip has a recess to accommodate the stud. Accompanied by an orig, blue velvet lined, English oak casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Inside the lid has an orig Colt loading & cleaning directions label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Dixon bag flask with graduated spout and a small metal lanyard loop installed in the bottom end. Also accompanying is a “COLTS PATENT” brass 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a square crystal oil bottle with silver top and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, missing about half its label. Rear edge of the compartment has a slot for a cleaning rod which is missing. Right rear covered compartment is empty. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only about 700 of these revolvers manufactured in the period 1853-1857 with most of the work being done at Hartford and finished in England. Surviving examples are scarce and cased examples are rare. Many of these revolvers were purchased by British military officers and senior NCOs for use in the Crimean War which ended in 1856. Many of these revolvers saw hard service during this war and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grip as noted above, which is probably orig to this revolver. Bbl retains thin blue on the lug with the balance gray/brown patina; frame & cyl are a matching patina; cyl shows about 50% thin Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with partially visible bottom cartouche below the SN; trigger guard & back strap retain a dark brass patina. Grip is sound with moderate to heavy nicks & dings, moderate edge wear and has an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case has a crack across the lid and a few grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound; missing one of the lid screws with nicks & dings and retains about 75% orig varnish; label inside the lid is yellowed & soiled and is missing small area from left side; lid lining is moderately faded with light soil; bottom is moderately to heavily faded with heavy soil and damage from the front sight; flask is fine with an overall smooth copper & brass patina; mold is fine with a few light nicks & dings on the sides and battering on the bottom; other accessories are fine. 4-50019 JR186 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2192

2193
$8,050.00

COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 14496. Cal 44. Usual configuration with 7 1/2″ octagon to rd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with Dragoon / Indian fight scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. These Dragoon revolvers were produced from about 1851 to 1861 with a total production of about 10,500 revolvers, of which about 4,330 were purchased on military contracts. The balance of the civilian production were purchased by a variety of individuals for use on the American Frontier and virtually all saw service from earliest production right through the Civil War and afterward returned to service on the American Frontier and in various foreign nations and are rarely found today with any original finish. This is a nice complete, original and authentic example with all matching serial numbers and traces of original finish with a partially discernible cylinder scene. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains small traces of orig blue in well with balance smooth grey/silver with scattered light staining and pitting. Rammer and handle retain similar smooth grey/silver color. Frame and hammer are a mottled silver/grey color with scattered pin-prick pitting. Cylinder has a matching grey metal patina and shows about 40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” & “COLT’S PATENT” which are only partially legible. Grip frame is a medium yellow patina with traces of silver plating in protected areas. Grip has chipped inside toes, otherwise sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear and a hand worn patina with remnants of a varnished finish. Mechanics are fine. Good bore with crisp, discernible rifling. 4-49932 JS44 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2193

2194
$0.00

RARE MARTIALLY INSPECTED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON BULLET MOLD.

Fine brass 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with “COLTS PATENT”, bright metal sprue cutter. Right side of mold has the script “WAT” (William A. Thorton) inspector initials. Sprue cutter also has a small “R” inspector initial. Mold has straight legs as pictured on p.120, plate M#14 of Colt Accoutrements 1834-1911, Rapley. Bullet cavity has a heel. CONDITION: Fine. Shows light nicks & dings on sides & bottom with the brass a medium to dark mustard patina. Sprue cutter retains traces of orig bright finish having mostly turned dark. Cavities are crisp, showing very little use. 4-50312 JR321 (3,500-4,500) – Lot 2194

2195
$2,300.00

VERY RARE PAIR OF POMMEL HOLSTERS FOR EARLY DRAGOON REVOLVERS OR POSSIBLY COLT WALKER REVOLVERS.

Outstanding pair of holsters made of heavy black bridle leather with molded bodies 13-5/8″ long including the heavy rnd brass tips. Holsters are attached to a central wide leather band with inner band and keeper tab for attaching to the holster. Holsters have their orig flap covers that are of a lighter Moroccan black leather with yellow leather edge binding. The closure tab for the brass studs are sewn inside each flap. This style of pommel holsters was originated for the earlier flintlock & percussion single shot pistols and was carried forward to the large Walker and Dragoon revolvers. Altogether a beautiful and complete pair of pommel holsters. Possibly one of the better sets to be found today. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Holster bodies are solid and serviceable with lightly crackled surface, retaining most of their orig black finish; covering flaps are still soft & supple with some crackling & retain about 90% orig black finish and most of their yellow finish on the binding; center connecting bands are strong & serviceable. 4-49846 JR187 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2195

2196
$9,775.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1848 BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 11111. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and right hand 2-line New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in back strap & butt strap channels. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with oval strop notches and stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Cyl arbor of these early Baby Dragoons had a cupped end to be used as a rammer for loading the cylinders. Accompanied by an orig period of use very well made russet brown leather flap holster marked on the front in India ink “‘Nick’ / Monte Cristo / 1857”. Back of the holster has had a belt loop attached with buckskin lacing during the period of use. There were about 15,000 of these little revolvers produced in the period 1847-1850 in four different bbl lengths, with and without loading levers with two different cyl roll markings. This was Colt’s first pocket revolver after the collapse of the Paterson enterprise and was introduced at a time in American history when any repeating arm was in great demand for use on the American frontier. These little revolvers were immediately purchased and placed into service and remained in service throughout the Civil War and into the 1870s. They usually saw continuous hard service and are rarely found in orig configuration with any orig finish. There is a 3rd Model Dragoon from the same consignor with identical SN being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth, mottled, silver/brown patina; frame is mostly a matching patina with some fine pitting on the recoil shields; hammer is a mottled silver/brown patina; cyl is a gray metal patina and shows about 60-65% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with one area of moderate pitting; trigger guard & back strap retain about 70-75% orig silver plating. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains about 65-70% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with fine pitting. Holster has a lightly crackled flap and a small area of loose stitching, otherwise is sound and retains most of its orig brown finish. A fine & rare early rig. 4-50015 JR182 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2196

2197
$0.00

NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 191675. Cal. 44. Gold & silver finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Five of the six safety pins are serviceable. The brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain an orig ivory 1-pc grip with matching SN inside each grip panel. Grip is constructed in the orig manner with two slabs of ivory attached to two wood spacers creating a 1-pc grip. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage flowing foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug and each side of the muzzle with dbl border & geometric patterns at the top. Shoulders of the trigger guard are engraved in diamond & dot patterns with matching patterns in the center of the engraving on bbl lug. Top of the back strap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns at the heel and geometric patterns on the butt strap which match those on top of the bbl. Trigger bow is engraved in foliate & floral patterns and all of the engraving has a fine pearled background. This revolver was produced in 1871, near the end of production of this model which had about 200,000 total production. This was a period of great demand for repeating arms for use on the American frontier. Undoubtedly this revolver was for presentation to someone of high position. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grip, except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about all of its strong restored finish showing wear only on the back strap; there are a few small scattered spots of very fine pitting under the finish on the bbl, cyl & frame. Grip is sound showing light wear with a wonderful, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-49875 JR184 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2197

2198
$9,775.00

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER PURPORTEDLY USED BY CAPTAIN MERRIWEATHER CSA.

SN 1492. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line block letter Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with full length flutes on the outside diameter between the chambers with one flute having the patent date marking and another the SN. All six safety pins are prominent and serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain a varnished 1-pc Army-size walnut grip with matching SN in back strap channel. A note card from Mr. Rholes’ file states that this revolver was used by a Captain Merriweather of the Confederate Army. He states that it was taken as payment by Dr. Bryce Runyon of Clarksville, TN while he was attending to Capt. Merriweather. He continues that there is an article on it by Bryce Merriweather, Jr., in the Colt Collector’s Newsletter. Given that the SN is 1492, it is called “Old Columbus”. There were approx. 4,000 of this variation out of the first 8,000 production run. A large number of these fluted cylinder Models 1860 were shipped to a southern distributor on the eve of the Civil War, very likely this one would have been in those early shipments to the south and therefore is considered a Confederate used revolver. These revolvers almost universally saw continuous hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier under harsh conditions with limited maintenance. They are rarely found today in orig configuration or with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains a mottled blue/brown patina with stronger blue in the bbl lug gullets; rammer pivot retains strong case colors with the balance a matching patina; frame & hammer retain strong case colors, turned a little dark, more faded on the recoil shields and top edge of hammer; cyl is a matching mottled blue/brown patina with flaked blue in the flutes; trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig silver plating and the back strap 50-60% loose silver. Grip shows light edge wear with a few light nicks and retains 95-97% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered spots of pitting. It appears that this revolver saw long term storage in a holster which caused the blue to flake. Chambers of the cyl are somewhat corroded, apparently from having been left loaded in long term storage. Overall revolver shows very little use. 4-50665 JR105 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2198

2199
$8,337.50
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: This lot is accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as it is found here, shipped to “P.S. Newton” probably in April 1861, address unknown. The early fluted Armys that letter are scarce!

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 4762. Cal. 44. This early 1861 manufactured 4-screw fluted army revolver that retains good orig finish and appears much better than most guns in this serial range that generally saw hard Civil War service. Many of these guns were shipped South and possibly more research through Colt records might ascertain where this gun was shipped. SN 4762 matches throughout though wedge and cyl are not serialized. Cyl does retain its safety pins though three of them have been fairly well smashed. Cyl is correctly marked in one flute “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1850″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun is overall very good to fine with good crisp marking including the bbl address, patent markings on frame and cyl and SNs. Bbl retains 10%+ orig bright finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown with staining and pitting. Backstrap has strong traces of finish on top where attached to frame and on bottom of butt. Cyl is plum/brown overall with strong traces of blue in protected areas. Frame and hammer exhibit 20-30% muted case colors with balance gray/brown with staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with oiled finish with scattered dings and dents especially in butt where gun apparently was used as tack hammer. 4-51848 JS132 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2199

2200
$6,900.00

FINE MARTIAL CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 53416. Cal. 44. This is a fine example of a 1862 made US Cavalry purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” on left side and is 3-screw frame variety. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Both sides of grip have legible cartouches and several of the metal parts have tiny inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. They mostly saw continuous service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh conditions with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today with orig finish or with fine visible cartouches. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching including cyl and wedge. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue with much of balance plum. Rammer & handle retain strong traces of bright case colors; frame and hammer retain 30-40% orig case colors with balance silver/gray with staining. Cyl retains about 5% of blue finish and shows about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene; trigger guard is a yellow brass patina, never having been silver plated; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 60% orig blue with the balance plum with light patina. Grip is sound and solid showing minor edge wear, a few nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina with well discerned cartouches on either side. Mechanics are fine, well defined crisp bore. 4-51847 JS133 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2200

2201
$6,325.00

FINE MARTIAL CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 88925. Cal. 44. This is a fine example of a mid-war, early 1863 US Cavalry purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side and is 3-screw style. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Both sides of grip have legible cartouches and several of the metal parts have tiny inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. They mostly saw continuous service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh conditions with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today with orig finish or with fine visible cartouches. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including cyl and wedge. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue with much of balance plum with scattered staining and pitting. Rammer & handle retain traces of bright case colors; frame and hammer retain 50-60% bright and muted orig case colors with balance gray/brown with pitting. Cyl retains traces of blue finish and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene; trigger guard is a yellow patina, backstrap & buttstrap retain about 20% orig blue with the balance plum with light patina. Grip is sound and dark showing moderate edge wear, several nicks, dings and scratches & retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, well defined crisp bore. 4-50265 JS64 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2201

2202
$4,600.00

FINE MARTIAL CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 127251. Cal. 44. This is a fine example of a mid-war US Cavalry purchased Colt Army revolver. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line U.S. America address. Frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” on left side and is 3-screw style, cut for shoulder stock, with flathead hammer screw. Cyl is usual rebated style with 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. All of the safety pins are serviceable. The brass trigger guard & iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Both sides of grip have legible cartouches and several of the metal parts have tiny inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 127,000 Model 1860 revolvers were purchased by the Federal Government for use in the Civil War. The majority of these revolvers were issued to front line troops and was the most extensively used handgun throughout the Civil War. They mostly saw continuous service throughout the war and later on the American frontier, usually under harsh conditions with limited or no maintenance and are rarely found today with orig finish or with fine visible cartouches. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching including cyl and wedge. Bbl retains 10-20% orig blue with much of balance plum with scattered staining and pitting. Rammer & handle retain traces of bright case colors; frame and hammer retain traces of orig case colors with balance gray/brown with pitting. Cyl retains traces of blue finish and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene; trigger guard is a medium mustard patina, never having been silver plated; backstrap & buttstrap retain about 20% orig blue with the balance plum with light patina. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear, a few nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina with about 1″ “cut out” area on right side near frame and small chips on each inside toe and small gap between stock and frame. Mechanics are fine, well defined crisp bore. 4-51559 JS222 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2202

2203
$14,950.00

EXCEPTIONAL CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 143707. Cal 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. The 3-screw frame has small “COLTS PATENT” on the left side and the caliber marking is on the left shoulder of trigger guard. All the SN’s are matching and all parts normally serial numbered are numbered. Cylinder is rebated and usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking is extremely crisp and 100% discernible. Cylinder retains all 6 crisp safety pins. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a fine, oiled, 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in the backstrap channel. This revolver was produced in 1863 at height of Colt production for the military.Colt expected more military contracts for their Army revolvers and many guns were produced waiting for inspection. There was such a demand for civilian purchase of these “military guns” that some military finish guns were sold privately such as this one. Of those few civilian arms produced, the majority were private purchase for military officers and usually saw equally hard service as their martial brotheren and are rarely found with any strong original finish. After the Civil War these civilian revolvers were usually continued in service on the American Frontier, again serving under continuous harsh circumstances with limited or no maintenance. To find such a firearm today with high original finish is a true, great rarity. This gun is most unusual that it has oiled stocks not varnished like typical military issued, no silver plate on trigger guard like typical civilian issue and most all metal parts have inspector letter stamps like found on military purchased guns. This gun appears all martial without the final inspector’s cartouche. This is a wonderful gun with bright orig blue & case and crisp, near new stocks that would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 95-98% glossy orig blue with a few light scattered scratches. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain most of their bright & muted case colors. Cylinder retains about 95% glossy orig blue with 1 light drag line and minor scratches. Overall cyl shows about all of its rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard has yellow brass patina with minor areas of staining. Backstrap and Buttstrap retain about 95% glossy orig blue with reductions only seen in one area of light wear in center of backstrap as can be seen in photos. Grip is sound and well fit showing little if any wear with crisp sub inspector letter stamped on right butt. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. 4-50193 JS63 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2203

2204
$3,450.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 17174. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Mounted with exceptional, very deep relief carved, 1-pc pearl grip with a spread-winged American eagle on each side. Revolver is recently engraved with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with large rosettes around two of the screws. Matching patterns extend full length of the bbl, back strap, butt strap & trigger bow, all with pearled background. Matching patterns are also on the rebated area of the cylinder. Major diameter of the cyl is engraved, in reverse, with the scene depicting two Indians attacking a stagecoach being pulled by four horses. Accompanied by a black leatherette covered carrying case with buckskin lined bottom recessed for the revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip which was not checked for matching numbers. Overall retains about all of its custom bright nickel finish; trigger guard is a light mustard patina. Grip is sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Case is fine. 4-50123 JR185 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2204

2205
$4,025.00

M1860 COLT ARMY WITH DETACHABLE SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 19650. This is a nice example of a Colt Army revolver made in 1861 in four screw pattern for attachable shoulder stock. The accompanying shoulder stock displays nicely with gun. This gun conforms to other 1860 Army revolvers with 8″ rnd bbl, 1-line New York address. This gun is all matching with good markings and patina. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown, all matching, markings all discernible, cylinder still retains 20-30% Ormsby rolled cylinder scene. Gun is functional with very good bore with crisp bright rifling. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous dings, dents and scratches, oiled finish and have a hand worn patina. Stock is in better condition than gun with SN 34126 with residual cartouche on left side near yoke. There is a US cartouche on top of comb which may not be original. Indeed the stock itself appears possibly to be a facsimile. Colt Army appears all original and correct with addition of a reproduction wedge screw. 4-51565 JS158 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2205

2206
$2,006.00

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 31899. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Five of the six safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The brass trigger guard & blued steel back strap contain a 1-pc oil finish walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. This revolver was produced early in the Civil War and almost certainly would have been pressed into service for the duration of the war and later on the American frontier either by front line Cavalry troops fighting Indians or sold as surplus and used by ordinary citizens on the frontier. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0667”. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish with dark blues and cyanide color case hardening; cyl shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Grip shows moderate wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-50018 JR183 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2206

2206a
$0.00

MAGNIFICENT NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH GOLD & SILVER FINISH.

SN 20399. Cal. 36. Exceptional ’61 Navy with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, full front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard “36 CAL”. Cyl, rammer & hammer are gold washed with the remainder of the revolver silver plated. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a spectacular checkered 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved American eagle & shield on the left side. Revolver and grips are carefully cut, most certainly by L.D. Nimschke, featuring full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & recoil shields, all with fine pearled background. A scroll on the left side terminates in a flower blossom. Matching engraving patterns extend about half way up each side of the bbl with a flower blossom on each side of bbl lug. Matching engraving patterns are on each side at the muzzle and on top of the bbl. Rammer is engraved with diamond & dot patterns on the pivot and spiral foliate patterns on the handle. Cyl is also fully engraved on the front 2/3, with the appearance that the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking had been carefully removed to facilitate embellishment. Hammer also received deluxe engraving with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard all have full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with a very elaborate fan pattern on the top flat. Front strap is engraved in gothic letters with the inscription “Aloys Seinem Johann.” This exact revolver is illustrated on p 170 of The Book of Colt Engraving . The mate to this gun, with its unique inscription, is on display at the Gene Autry Museum. Accompanied by a copy of an appraisal of this item done by R.L. Wilson describing its history, attributes, and condition. PROVENANCE: Ex. Sutherland Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 80-85% orig silver with light freckles of dark patina; rammer pivot retains strong gold wash and the handle about 40% strong gold; frame retains about 50% silver with the balance gray metal; cyl retains traces of gold, being mostly a gray/brown patina; hammer retains gold on the shank and rear edge with the balance brown patina; trigger guard & backstrap retain about 75% orig silver. Grip has a chipped left toe and one age line, shows very light wear and retains a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-50382 JR527 (100,000-125,000) – Lot 2206a

2207
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PROTOTYPE OR EXPERIMENTAL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 28208. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2 rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. The trigger guard & backstrap are steel and are color case hardened and contain an extraordinary, carved, 1-pc walnut grip. Grip is beautifully carved with foliate arabesque patterns at the top & bottom on each side with the center section an intricate basket weave pattern. Back strap channel of the grip is marked with the full matching serial number to this revolver. Frame is most unusual, without “COLTS PATENT” marking on the left side. Cylinder is usual six chambers with the Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and has all six safety pins prominent & serviceable. Bbl address & cylinder roll marking are very light strikes as is normally found on the ’61 Navy. Accompanied by a one page letter from Colt Historian, researcher and author, R.L. Wilson, where in he verifies most of the above information. Mr. Wilson states that the grip on this revolver is carved similarly to the grip found on a cased Colt pocket navy about which Mr. Wilson had also written a letter attributing the carved grip to Charles J. Helfricht, father of Colt master engraver Cuno A. Helfricht. In the letter accompanying the revolver being sold here he attributes the carved grip to Colt craftsman J. Grosch. Regardless of the attribution these carved grips are extraordinarily rare and only found on equally rare revolvers. Consignor states that this revolver has never previously been offered for sale after it was discovered in a small estate sale in Connecticut several years ago. Consignor further states that when this revolver was purchased from that estate sale it was accompanied by an elaborately engraved Colt Single Action Sheriff’s Model revolver with ebony grip. An additional rare feature on this revolver are the very fine checkered ramrod handle & hammer spur. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue, thin on each side, turning a little plum with spots of surface discoloration; left side of bbl lug has three scratches and right side has nicks & dings around the wedge slot; frame & hammer retain bright case colors, slightly more faded on the recoil shields and top edge of hammer; trigger guard retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded on the trigger bow and turned gray on the front strap; back strap retains strong case colors at the top and bright colors on the butt strap, lightly to moderately faded in center of back strap; cyl retains about 70-80% thin blue and shows about 90% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking; grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear with a few light scratches in the finish and overall retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50310 JR325 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2207

2208
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ONE-OF-A-KIND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER PROTOTYPE FOR THE 3RD TYPE SHOULDER STOCK.

SN none. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, altered brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address, that has a dovetail near the chamber end. Frame & hammer are color case hardened, and the unplated brass trigger guard and back strap contain an unnumbered 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and has a small “H” inspector initial near the empty SN panel. Revolver is completely unmarked except for the bbl address and the partial SN “8063” on the rammer handle. None of the other parts are numbered and the cyl is without nipples and has never had any installed. The entire bbl & frame are rough finished. The prototype experimental part are the frame & backstrap. Frame has stock yoke cuts in the recoil shields and a threaded hole on each side for the extended stock screws, which are missing. Heel of the backstrap/butt strap has a hand cut dimple for the stock attaching lug. Blue on the bbl is very light with prominent machine marks which matches those on the frame. Hammer screw has been filed flat to accommodate the stock yoke. Trigger guard & backstrap appear to never have been silver plated. Grip is military style oil finish with considerable wear on each side at the top from the stock yoke. Very likely this is the only example of its type and is the prototype for a model that Colt did not produce. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% orig thin blue over the rough finish; rammer handle & pivot retain brilliant case colors; frame is also rough finished and shows most of its muted orig case colors; hammer retains dark case colors; cyl retains about 70-75% thin orig blue and shows about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & backstrap are a dark mustard patina; the grip, as noted, shows damage from the stock yoke with light nicks & scratches and moderate edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with fine, orig dark patina in the stock yoke damaged areas. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting and one large pit. 4-50334 JR334 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2208

2208a
$17,250.00

DELUXE CASED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR COLT NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 169624. Cal. 36. This gun made at the height of the Civil War in 1863 has a rarely seen Patriotic double panel scene on either side of bbl housing which read “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL”. The factory ivory stocks have high raised relief American Eagle standing with olive branch and arrows in either talon atop a patriotic American shield with star burst in background. This gun is in wonderful “as found” condition showing honest use where carried during war with no abuse with a unique engraved panel motif and patriotic grips. The accompanying case is English mahogany with plain brass plaque with red lining with accessories. This gun is unique as far as we know in a Colt Civil War factory Engraved Gun that must have belonged to a prominent Union officer. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching, retaining 20% bright blue on bbl especially in protected areas with balance plum/gray with scattered staining and pitting. Frame is silver/gray overall. Cylinder is plum/silver nicely matching frame and bbl in patina with staining and pitting. The Ormsby Naval battle scene is about 90% discernible. Open scroll and figural engraving fully covers frame, hammer, bbl housing and pivot of loading arm. Trigger bow, buttstrap and top of backstrap also engraved and SN’s are framed with engraving. Ivory grips have aged patina and wear to high spots especially Eagle’s breast and tops of wings. The left rear toe is chipped. Mechanically, gun will not index but that is easily fixed. Bore has well defined crisp rifling. Accompanying case is in average condition. Outside of case has typical scratches & blemishes from handling. Case retains most of its varnished finish. Case contains a Dixon bag flask in fine condition retaining about 85% of its orig varnish. A “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity iron mold with no finish, an L-shaped gun tool retaining about 50% of the finish, a pack of caps, several loose balls and an all metal cleaning rod. 4-51557 JS221 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2208a

2209
$10,030.00

CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 28892. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” and left side of bbl and cyl have British proofs. The large guard iron trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by standard English oak casing with rnd brass plate in lid. Case is typical British green felt lined and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a James Dixon navy size bag flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked “36B” plus an L-shaped nipple wrench. Other compartments contain a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, a rectangular tin oil can and two pewter oilers. Covered right rear compartment contains several loose bullets, key and cleaning rod. This gun, as can be seen in photos, is in beautiful condition brightly blued and case colored and accessories and case are equally fine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching except wedge which is stamped “372”. Gun was not disassembled to look for any internal or stock markings but gun appears all orig and authentic. This gun retains virtually all of its bright factory finish but there is a dullness to the blue on the bbl and backstrap and a lack of crispness in bbl address that tends to make this cataloger believe this is a possible factory refinish; however since the bore is like new and safety pins are crisp and unused, you will have to be the judge. Bbl retains 98%+ dull blue/black color. Loading assembly especially rammer pivot exhibit bright case colors with handle & rammer a gray/silver patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their case colors, though areas muted with areas of erosion and fine pinprick pitting especially on left recoil shield. Cyl exhibits six near perfect safety pins and retains 97-98% glossy blue/black finish with close to 100% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain over 90% blue/black finish worn where expected where hand grips the pistol. Grip is sound and solid with some raised grain with oiled finish. Mechanically gun functions well, with a shiny, crisp bore. Case is sound and solid with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its varnished finish. Interior is very good to fine overall with good color to green felt and solid partitions. Flask retains 90% of its orig bright red varnish, flask spring is broken and half is missing. Mold, L-shaped gun tool and cleaning rod all exhibit the same blue finish as seen on gun bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other accessories are fine. 4-50961 JS131 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2209

2210
$5,175.00

MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 10784. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene and small inspector initials on most parts. It has brass grip frame and 1-pc walnut grips with inspector cartouches on either side. This gun was made early in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and no doubt saw fairly hard use. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. All matching except wedge which is numbered “6996”. Bbl retains about 10% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame retains strong traces of case colors with balance being dark silver/brown. Cyl is an even medium plum/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas and retains 50-60% naval battle scene. Grip frame, which was never plated, has been cleaned and has a bright yellow color. Mechanics are crisp, good rifling in bore with scattered light pitting. Grips are sound and solid, well fit with scattered dings and dent and hand worn patina. Inspector cartouches are discernible on both sides but light. 4-51849 JS134 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2210

2210a
$3,450.00

FINE EARLY THIRD MODEL COLT NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 10917. Cal. 36. This Colt Navy revolver was made early in 1852 with 1-line New York address and small “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame and conforms to other features of early third models with small trigger guard. This is a beautiful survivor of the “Gold Rush Era”. This gun just shows honest wear with no abuse and appears “as found” being much better than the average early Colt Navy. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 10% orig bright finish especially in protected areas. Balance is plum/blue with crisp, sharp edges and good discernible bbl address. Cylinder has tiny traces of blue in protected areas and is overall a matching plum/gray with almost 100% discernible Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer have strong traces of muted case colors with balance plum/silver. Backstrap breech retains 30-40% orig silver plate and has a small bulge in the butt unaffecting the aesthetics . Trigger guard retains 90% orig silver plate with balance of trigger guard and backstrap a yellow patina. Loading assembly is fairly smooth with an overall silver color with traces of case colors on pivot with staining and a couple small dents. Stocks are well fit retaining over 90% of their bright varnish finish with a few scattered storage dings & dents and edge wear with a large sliver inset repair about 1″ long wedge at inside toe of right grip. Mechanically gun functions and bore is well defined and fairly crisp and shiny. 4-51562 JS218 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2210a

2211
$3,162.50

SCARCE CIVIL WAR COLT NAVY WITH FOUR SCREW FRAME.

SN 164228. You are bidding on a very scarce M1851 Colt Navy made in 1863 with four screw frame originally made to attach a shoulder stock. This is a scarce variety rarely offered. This is a fine example that saw honest use. This exact gun is pictured in Nathan Swayze’s book “The Model 1851 Colt Navy, Its Variations and Markings”, published in 1967, pp. 67 & 73. Swayze shows this gun with standard civilian configuration without milled groove in backstrap for stock attachment to show Colt continued to use four screw frames as he was quite frugal and there was plenty of buyers for his revolvers at peak of Civil War in 1863. PROVENANCE: Nathan Swayze. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/brown overall with traces of blue in protected areas, especially around wedge and well. Gun appears all matching including wedge and there is no number on loading arm, though cylinder is stamped “6725” but additional “4228” are stamped behind 6725 which appear orig though in a smaller font. It is also interesting to note that the other SNs on this gun all have the first “2” overstamping a “1”. Cylinder retains 50-60% Ormsby rolled Naval battle scene. One screw in trigger guard is replaced. Gun functions mechanically but is not crisp in its action and main spring feels weak. Bore retains discernible rifling though pitted. 4-51561 JS155 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2211

2212
$2,300.00

IVORY GRIPPED EARLY 3RD MODEL COLT NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 15913. This is an interesting Colt Navy revolver originally made in 1852 with the addition of 2-piece ivory stocks that no doubt appear original to guns time of use and were most likely added by a knowledgeable craftsman as each stock has an assembly number “VI” which is also cut into grip strap where a steady pin was also added that fits the grips quite nicely with a fit as good as any factory Colt grip. This is a beautiful gun in the normal configuration of other Colt Navies still retaining some original finish and with beautifully fit well patinaed ivory grips. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. Metal is gray/brown with strong traces of bright blue finish being found on bottom of bbl and some muted case color on loading arm and frame. Backstrap retains about 60% of its orig silver plating. Gun is all matching except wedge which is an unnumbered replacement (though original) that fits loosely. Ormsby Naval battle cylinder scene is about 70% intact. Smooth ivory grips are well fit though each has a chip at steady pin on both grips, the largest being just over 1″ long. 4-51560 JS156 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2212

2213
$4,312.50

COLT MODEL 1851 HARTFORD NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 80225. This gun has all characteristics of a martial navy with the exception of the final inspector’s cartouche. Martial characteristics include US on frame, small inspector’s initials on most every metal part and on butt of stocks which are also not varnished but oil finished. The backstrap and trigger guard were also never silver plated so most likely this was just a military overrun that Colt sold in the private market or that somehow made it into the military without a cartouche. This gun conforms to other guns of this model with a 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line Hartford address and Ormsby rolled naval battle scene on cyl. This gun was made late in 1857 and is in same serial range of known government purchased guns. Regardless, this is a very nice orig and authentic example that presents nicely with crisp markings, sharp edges and is fully functioning. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. As stated above, markings are all crisp, well struck and easily discerned; edges are sharp and tiny traces of finish can be found. The gun has an overall gray color with scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Five of cyl’s six safety pins are crisp and functional. Gun functions mechanically well and has a crisp rifled bore with pitting. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with minor edge wear and a few storage dents and scratches. Cyl scene is 90% discernible. 4-51846 JS135 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2213

2214
$19,550.00

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED “BVT. MAJ. / EDWARD S. CONVERS / OHIO VOLS. AUGUST. 26, 1865”.

SN 197746. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved address “Saml Colt”. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a very highly figured, deluxe, flame grain 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Back strap is engraved in period script “Bvt. Maj. / Edward S. Convers / Ohio Vols. Aug. 26, 1865”. Cylinder is 6-shots with all six safety pins crisp & original. Revolver is extra deluxe engraved by renowned engraver, Gustave Young, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame & recoil shields. One of the scrolls on left side incorporates Mr. Young’s mythical bird’s head and another on the left recoil shield and right side terminate in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the bbl lug and top side flats with one of the scrolls terminating in Mr. Young’s mythical dog’s head and another of his birds on the right side. Bbl has extensive patterns around the muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match and the rammer handle is deluxe checkered, a feature found on only the most elaborate of Mr. Young’s engraved guns. All the screw heads are engraved. Each side of the hammer nose is engraved in a wolf’s head with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on top edge and sides of the spur. Tip of the spur is hand checkered. Cylinder is engraved in matching foliate arabesque scrolls on the rear 1/3 with borders around the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel, at the butt strap and trigger guard. Accompanied by a rare burgundy velvet lined rosewood casing with empty brass plate in the top and brass sliding latches on the front along with a mortised brass lock. Bottom of the interior is French fitted with dark edged velvet for the revolver, a sgl sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle & stars flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “31 PKT”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a functioning key. Right rear corner has a covered compartment with ivory pull containing lead bullets & balls. Front center rectangular covered compartment is missing its pull. Edward Stanley Convers enlisted as a 20-year old 1st Lieutenant on Oct. 5, 1861 and was commissioned 1st Lieutenant into the field & staff of the Ohio 62nd Infantry. He was discharged for promotion on July 16, 1862 and the same day commissioned into the U.S. Volunteers Commissary Dept. and was mustered out on Oct. 9, 1865. He was promoted to Captain July 16, 1862 and Brevet Major Aug. 20, 1865, just six days before the presentation of this revolver and just a few days before he was mustered out. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 96-98% crisp orig blue with faint sharp edge wear, a small scratch down the left side flat and a couple of small chemical spots; rammer handle & pivot retain strong case colors; frame retains case colors in sheltered areas, mostly having turned silver, as has the hammer; trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig silver; cyl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with 99% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Grip is crisp with a few tiny handling nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, pitted in the grooves. Case is sound with light storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded and moderately soiled in the bottom with a couple of stains inside the lid; flask retains about 75% orig finish with most of the losses on the back side; mold retains about 50% orig blue having flaked to a medium patina; nipple wrench is fine. 4-50183 JR108 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2214

2215
$10,350.00

FINE ENGRAVED ENCASED COLT POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED TO “K. HEINZEN’.

SN 124,506. This is a beautiful deluxe engraved 5″ Colt Pocket Model made in 1856. We are not positive who the inscription is to but a very prominent Karl Heinzen was a prominent American abolitionist and publisher of a German radical newspaper in Louisville, KY called “The Pioneer” at time of manufacture. Regardless who the recipient is of this gun, this is a lavishly engraved example with the typical German engraving style of Gustav Young and other Colt factory engravers with intricate foliate swirls terminating and animal heads of the highest quality and coverage found. Engraving on this gun exhibits three dog’s heads, one on left side of bbl housing, one on left side of frame, and the third on top of backstrap. This gun retains much of its orig finish and most all of its orig silver and varnish. The rolled cyl scene of a stagecoach robbery is vibrant and all discernible. The gun appears much better than the orig casing which contains orig brass Colt mold, flask, gun tool, and caps. CONDITION: Gun retains strong bright blue finish in protected areas including cyl with much of the balance turning plum. Metal surfaces exhibit light staining and fine pin prick pitting in some areas especially top of bbl flat near muzzle. Case colors are still visible on unengraved portions of frame. Stocks are of higher grade and burl retaining most all of their orig varnish though worn around edges of butt with small dings and dents. Backstrap and trigger guard, which are also finely engraved as can be seen in photographs, retain 95% plus orig silver plate. Accompanying casing is fairly sound and solid. The lid is warped and bottom has a longitudinal crack running full length. Compartment holding mold is broken and loose. Mold is in very good to fine condition with scattered dents where used as tack hammer. Eagle flask is not Colt marked, has no finish and one seam separation. L-shaped gun tool is very good with no finish. An old match safe has been utilized to hold caps and a green paper labeled brass cap tin is also present. Case lining is worn, frayed, and soiled. Locking mechanism in case is missing. 4-51020 JS20 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2215

2216
$5,750.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON POCKET REVOLVER.

SN 6724. Cal. 31. Usual configuration, 4″ oct bbl, 2-line London address with iron trigger guard and backstrap and 1-pc smooth ivory grip. It has British proofs on the bbl & cylinder. Accompanied by an orig mahogany casing with red velvet lining with compartments for the revolver, a “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity iron mold with sprue cutter. Also has compartment for a flask, which contains a Dixon bag flask, tin of Eley caps and an all iron wiping rod. The case also has pasted directions which is in very nice condition as is gun and tools. This is a nice example of a London Colt pocket model with 4″ bbl and fine mahogany case made in 1854. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains about 50% orig blue finish with balance plum/gray with some light hammer marks around the wedge slot. Cylinder is mostly a gray/brown patina with traces of finish in stops and retains most all of its original stagecoach holdup scene. Frame & hammer retain 60-70% case colors with balance muted and silver. Grip is sound though not particularly well fit with aged patina. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 70% of their orig silver plate. Good mechanics, strong bore with crisp rifling. Casing is very good-fine with numerous small nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish and it is a bit shaken at corners and is missing lock escutcheon. Lining has soiling with some wear and some losses around the front sight area and the nipple wrench is missing. Mold retains some thin orig finish with numerous small dings and dents. Flask is very fine retaining 95% of its orig finish. 4-51553 JS157 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2216

2217
$3,220.00

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 145467. Cal. 31 Perc. Usual configuration, blue and case colored, 6-shot, with 6” oct bbl that has dovetailed front and rear sights added. It has brass trigger guard and backstrap with 1-pc walnut grips with 2-line New York address. This gun was made about 1859 just prior to the Civil War and guns with 6″ bbls were popular among officers both North and South. This gun has the initials of its owner “HCL” scratched into buttstrap. This gun saw honest use but still retains much of its orig finish and would present nicely in any collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching, including the wedge. Bbl retains over 80% thinning blue finish; there is a slight gap between bbl housing and frame as can be seen in pictures. The loading assembly retains strong traces of original case color with balance silver/gray. The frame retains about 60% muted case colors with balance gray/silver with staining. The trigger guard and backstrap retain over 90% of their orig silver plate. The cylinder has been cleaned and exhibits gray/silver color with a couple of old nicks and dings and retains 95% original stagecoach hold-up scene. Grips have light edge wear with light handling and use marks and retain 90-95% strong bright original varnish. Mechanically gun functions adequately and bore retains strong discernible rifling though pitted. 4-51862 JS130 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2217

2218
$0.00

EXTRAORDINARY AWARD-WINNING CASED COLT MODEL 1855 FULL STOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 2416. Cal. 44. Beleived to be The Finest Known Cased Sporting Rifle in Existence, with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, dovetailed German silver front sight and 3-leaf rear sight dovetailed into top flat of octagonal section. Sight is graduated 100-300-600 yards. Top flat of frame is marked similar to full stock military rifles “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” along with the patent date. It has 5-shot, full fluted cyl with patent date in one of the flutes. Rifle is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with 7/8 length forestock that has brass forend tip, secured with two bbl bands, the lower band having a sling loop. Buttstock has a straight grip with crescent steel buttplate without trap. The long bottom tang has a corresponding sling loop and left rear web of trigger guard is stamped “44 CAL”. Bottom of bbl, at the muzzle, has a cleaning rod stud with brass tipped Gutta Percha cleaning rod in the groove in bottom of the forestock. Loading rammer has a horizontal latch. Left side of the octagonal section of the bbl and each flute of the cyl are stamped with British proofs. Accompanied by its orig green felt lined, English oak Colt casing with recessed bullseye carrying handle in the lid. Corners have mortised brass reinforcements with a mortised brass lock in the front and sliding brass latches in each end of the lid. Inside the lid is mounted with an orig Colt label “DIRECTIONS FOR USING / COLT’S PISTOLS, RIFLES, CARBINES, AND SHOTGUNS.” This label lists directions for loading & firing, cleaning handguns, cleaning long guns and “for cleaning New Model pistol” (Single Action Army). Bottom is compartmented for the rifle; an extraordinarily rare Dixon & Sons copper & brass bag-shaped flask with the maker’s name on top of the collar on one side and “COLTS / RIFLE FLASK / LARGE BORE” on the other side; a rare blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter marked on right side “.44R”; an exceedingly rare orig Colt leather sling with brass hook that has cartouche on one end “J.E. CONDIOT / NEW YORK”; two exceedingly rare tins of Eley’s caps with green & black labels marked with maker’s name & address, etc. “COLT’S PT REPEATING RIFLES”. Tins are sealed in gold embossed blue paper with the Eley wax seal on the bottoms. Sides of tins have brown & white labels extolling the virtues of these caps. Also accompanying is an additional exceedingly rare Colt revolving rifle combination tool with three screwdriver blades & nipple wrench, a tiny 2-section hickory & brass cleaning rod with knurled brass knob that is overall about 29″ in length and a Dixon pewter oil bottle along with two empty covered compartments in the left & right rear corners. Additionally accompanied by an NRA silver medal #297 in its orig box, one of ten best arms at the 1990 NRA Convention. Cased revolving rifles are exceedingly rare with only a very small handful known. This is one of the most rare of all collectible Colt firearms. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine and Unfired. No disassembly was affected to check for matching numbers. Bbl retains about 99% strong, orig factory blue. Frame retains about 98% strong, glossy, orig factory blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Cyl retains 96-97% strong, glossy orig factory blue with faint front sharp edge wear and the loss areas, primarily in the flutes, flaked to a medium patina. Top & bottom tangs retain about all of their glossy orig blue with a few minor flaked spots from dry storage. Buttplate retains 25-30% glossy orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Hammer retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors. Rammer & handle retain about all of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot, somewhat faded on the handle. Bbl bands are flaked to 50-60% glossy orig blue. Cleaning rod is exceptionally crisp. Wood is sound with only one or two extremely minor finish flaws and overall retains all of its brilliant orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is exceptionally fine with only very minor storage & handling mars in the finish with a couple of grain checks on left end of the lid and another in the center of the lid. Lock escutcheon is missing with some minor damage in that area. Interior is lightly faded with a few scattered spots in the felt lining and minor damage from the rear sight. Flask is exceptionally fine retaining all of its orig factory finish. Mold is also new with some light flaking and minor surface discoloration. One cap tin paper wrap has a couple of small tears, otherwise,cap tins are equally new as is the leather sling, never having been unfolded or installed on the gun. Cleaning rod, oil bottle & combination tool are equally new. Medal, box & sign are fine. This is likely the finest, highest condition Colt full stock sporting rifle extant. Then to have it cased with complete, equally new accessories is almost beyond comprehension. 4-50409 JR501 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2218

2219
$49,000.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED 1855 COLT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER PRESENTED TO EDWARD M. BUNCE, BANKER FOR COLT FIRM.

SN 16321. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Mounted with 1-pc checkered ivory grip with borders, matching number to this revolver. Cylinder is usual five chambers with hand engraved stagecoach hold-up scene roll marking and has the cylinder pin retaining screw through the side. When initially examined it was discovered that two of the chambers in this cylinder still had orig loads, which have been drawn. Revolver is spectacularly deluxe factory engraved with nearly full coverage late vine style patterns without shading or background, probably by Gustave Young. Hammer is engraved to match with patterns on the shank and both sides of the spur. Matching engraving patterns extend over the top strap, onto the bbl lug, sides of the bbl and around the muzzle with additional matching patterns on rammer pivot. Cylinder has the rear 1/3 engraved in matching patterns. Back strap has matching patterns at the top & heel and on the butt strap. Center of back strap is engraved in a period script factory presentation inscription “EDWARD M. B—- / With compliments of / Colt’s P.F.A.M.Co. / June 12th 1867”. A faint U and N can also be made out within the last name of the engraving. Accompanied by one of the most spectacular, deluxe, pink velvet lined rosewood casings to be encountered. The case is constructed of matching rosewood on all exposed surfaces and has spectacular streaky honey & chocolate grain patterns with an empty brass shield in the lid and mortised brass lock in the front. Interior is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver in reverse, a single sided, “COLTS PATENT”, eagle & stars Root sized flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “31 PKT”, an empty packet for five combustible cartridges from Colt’s cartridge works and four complete and partially complete combustible cartridges. Accompanied by a two page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian and author, R.L. Wilson, verifying most of the above information with the additional statement that the presentation was to Edward M. Bunce of Hartford, CT, who was the chief cashier at the Phoenix bank in Hartford, Colt’s company bank and a very important person to the Colt company. Mr. Wilson states that the presentation on the back strap was partially defaced by a family member “embarrassed to have been disposing of this prized heirloom”. This revolver is listed on p.72 of Colt Presentations From the Factory Ledgers 1856-1869, Houze, which shows that page 466 of the ledger, dated Thursday, June 20, 1867, “For 1. 3 1/2 in N.M.Pkt Pistol Ex Engraved / ivory with all Appendages in / Rosewood Case presented to / Edwd. M. Bunce Hartford Conn. 29.31”. That sum of $29.31 was an extraordinary amount for a handgun in 1867 and showed the value that Mr. Colt placed on the relationship with Mr. Bunce. Such elaborate presentations as this one are exceedingly rare, especially when found in such high orig finish, both case & revolver. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip; bbl retains about 60-70% orig blue turning a little plumy with bright metal on both sides; frame, back strap & butt strap retain about 90% glossy orig blue with a small cleaned area on the right side of the bbl lug and sharp edge wear; back strap has the small cleaned area where the name was defaced; cylinder retains a thin blue/brown patina and shows about 98% stagecoach hold-up scene; front edge of the cylinder has some very fine pitting; rammer & hammer retain bright case colors; grip has a small chip in the toe and 2-3 tiny age lines and shows crisp diamond checkering and has a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Case has some fine grain checks in the lid with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains almost all of its orig varnish with what appears to be a wet glass circle on the lid; bottom retains nearly all of its orig green oil cloth covering with applied red leather corners; interior is lightly faded with very light soil in the bottom; partitions are all solid; flask is crisp and retains about 95-96% orig finish; mold appears to be unused and retains virtually all of its orig blue with fire blued sprue cutter screw; empty cartridge packet is fine. 4-50311 (75,000-95,000) – Lot 2219

2220
$21,850.00

EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF MODEL 3 1855 SIDEHAMMER ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

SN 25067 & 25057. Cal. 28. Revolvers are virtually identical with 3-1/2″ oct bbls, brass pin front sights and 2-line addresses with pointing hand motif. Both are mounted with full checkered 1-pc ivory grip. Grips have fine checkered bottom edges and are matching numbered to their respective revolvers. Accompanied by a beautiful, orig rosewood casing with empty brass plaque in the lid. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and recessed in the bottom in Paterson style for both revolvers, a full silver plated dbl-sided eagle & stars flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter and an L-shaped screw driver. Bottom front of case has a mortised brass lock with shield shaped escutcheon. Very few 1855 Root revolvers are known with special features and this may be the only cased silver plated pair. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of its strong orig silver plating with some light pimpling on backstraps and a few scattered spots on frames along with some minor flaking on cyls. Grip on #25057 has a chipped right heel along with a couple of age lines and a repaired crack, otherwise is sound showing very light wear; grip on #25067 has an age line and shows very light diamond point wear; both grips retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina; the cyl pin lock pin spring is either collapsed or missing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore on #25057 is bright & shiny; bore on #25067 is strong with pitting in the grooves. Case has a grain check in the lid and a couple more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish; interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil; flask is very fine, retaining about 90% orig silver; mold retains about 60% orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina with bright strong cavities; screwdriver is fine. 4-51549 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2220

2221
$25,875.00

RARE CASED COLT 4TH MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2257. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl with patent date in one of the flutes and is mounted with smooth 1-pc walnut grip matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by its orig dark green velvet lined rosewood casing that is compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a fine early dbl-sided eagle flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver and a spare hammer spring. Also accompanied by a sealed packet of combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,149 of these revolvers were produced before the model was discontinued about 1870. These revolvers were very popular as concealed arms and are rarely found in high orig finish and complete orig cased examples are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Wm. M. Locke Collection; Ed Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be new & unfired retaining 98-99% crisp, orig, glossy blue with only faint sharp edge wear; rammer & hammer retain about all of their bright orig case colors. Grip is sound with only a little box wear on right edge and retains about all of its crisp orig varnish. Mold & flask are equally new and the cartridge packet is unopened; cap tin is missing a little of its label; case has a couple of grain checks in lid and is missing a small piece of veneer on right front top corner, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with very light soil.  Truly an exceptional example overall. 4-50984 JR117 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2221

2222
$0.00

PROTOTYPE COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVER.

SN 6. 28 Cal. Rare Colt transitional prototype model 1855 side hammer revolver. SN 6 is found on cyl. This gun has characteristics mostly of the model 2 range, but SN and hand engraved “COLTS PATENT” in script in place of bbl address is unique and no doubt this is the only gun in this configuration we are aware. Otherwise gun is a fairly standard model 2 which should have had a Hartford bbl address and serial range starting at #476. Interestingly there is a similar model shown in The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, Page 147. According to our consignor this could be the lowest serial number known for this rare prototype. CONDITION: Gun retains 20% orig blue finish, mostly on left side and top strap of frame; bbl has good finish in protected areas, with balance plum/gray; Cyl has good discernible rolled scene of “Indians & Burning Cabin”; stocks have oiled finish not typically encountered of standard varnish; mechanically gun does not index; good discernible rifling in bore; accompanying mahogany case is sound and solid with a longitudinal crack in lid retaining most of its original varnished surface; interior of case is faded, soiled and worn without wooden insert typical of Colt Casings however casing appears contemporary and original to this gun. 4-50402 JS239 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2222

2223
$9,775.00

FINE SCARCE RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 198570. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an ejector housing with checkered half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “44CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with the last 5 digits of matching SN in the backstrap channel which may have been spuriously applied. Cyl is an orig percussion cylinder with last 3 digits of orig SN “301” on the large diameter & last 4 digits of matching SN properly on rear face of cyl. The conversion ring and loading gate are unmarked. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were a total estimated 9,000 of these revolvers produced, of which, about 8,700 were in their own serial range with the balance in the serial range 167000 to 200614. This conversion was one of the immediate predecessor to the venerable Colt single action Army revolver and was one of the first big bore revolvers to hit the market. They were readily adopted by the public for use on the western frontier where they remained in service well into the 1870s and later. They are rarely found today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and grip as noted. Bbl retains 90-92% glossy orig blue with some very minor flaking, primarily on the left side. Ejector housing retains about 70% glossy orig blue. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger on the left side, more faded on the recoil shield and loading gate. Hammer retains bright case colors. Cyl retains strong bright blue on the rebated section with the larger diameter a gray patina and shows about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Chambers of cyl and bore retain most of their orig factory blue. Trigger guard retains traces of orig silver and the backstrap blue in sheltered areas. Grip is sound. Right side of the grip, near the frame has a diagonal line that appears to be only a scratch but in fact may be a grain check and right heel is missing a large chip otherwise grip is sound, shows moderate edge wear with a bruise on the left side with a few small nicks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore with a few very small spots of pitting. 4-50264 JR145 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2223

2224
$0.00

COLT OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 1327. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Scarce open top revolver with nickel finish, 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has 2-line “1871-1872” patent dates. The nickel plated brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain an Army sized 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder has usual 6 chambers with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Hammer has the firing pin attached to the left side of the nose with two rivets. Right side of bbl has an attached ejector housing and bull’s eye ejector rod head. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1872-1873. They were the immediate predecessor to the venerable Single Action Army revolver but only met with limited success due to the fact that the rimfire cartridge was virtually obsolete by the time of this revolver’s introduction. Sales were slow and a large majority of the production was sold into Mexico and South America where the Henry & Winchester rifles chambering this cartridge were still popular. Those that have been returned from exile usually have seen very hard service, frequently with cut bbls. They are rarely found today with any orig finish. Accompanied by Colt archive factory letter referencing the lack of any archival information regarding this particular firearm. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains about 60-70% orig nickel with the loss areas a gray metal patina; muzzle end shows hard use with fine pitting; frame retains traces of orig nickel being an overall gray metal patina; cyl also retains traces of nickel, being mostly a gray metal patina with some areas of fine pitting and shows 30-40% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & front strap retain about 90% orig nickel and the backstrap traces of nickel with fine pinprick pitting. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear and retains and old restored finish over a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-51034 JR525 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2224

2224a
$7,475.00

RARE COLT NEW POLICE “COP & THUG” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 17360. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “NEW POLICE 38” etched panel on the left side. Right side of bbl has an ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame, below the cyl, is marked “38 CAL”. Cyl is 5-chambers with extra long flutes and stop notches on the rear face. Mounted with 2-pc, matching numbered, checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” embossed at the top and the raised embossed figures of an 1880s policeman holding a revolver defending himself against an assailant wearing a long coat and bowler hat holding a knife. There were only about 4,000 of these revolvers produced in two finishes, three calibers and four bbl lengths during the period 1882-1886. These little revolvers are rarely ever found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; etched panel is sharp & completely legible. Grips are sound showing very light wear with the left side having turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50717 JR189 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2224a

2225
$0.00

RARE FULL SEALED BOX OF CARTRIDGES FOR THE COLT RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

Rare U.S. Cartridge Co. box of 50 cartridges in Cal. 44 center fire with yellow top label with black lettering and a line drawing of the Colt Model 1860 Army Richards conversion revolver. Label is marked “CENTRAL FIRE METALLIC CARTRIDGES / FOR / COLT’S NEW BREECH-LOADING / ARMY REVOLVER”. Box has a faded blue band with similar printing. Since the Richards & Richards-Mason conversion revolvers were produced only from 1873-1878, it can be assumed that cartridge boxes with this revolver pictured also had a short production life. Regardless, this is a very rare box, still sealed with orig ammunition. CONDITION: Fine. Top label is lightly faded with light soil and has a couple of small chips with a few small spots of wear not affecting the image. Band is moderately faded with a small water stain on one end, about 1-1/2″ of open seam and a small break on one side. Altogether a rare & desirable box suitable for inclusion with a cased revolver. 4-50313 JR322 (3,750-4,750) – Lot 2225

2226
$6,325.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SOFT PAPER WRAPPED 12-PACK OF CAL. 44 PAPER CARTRIDGES.

Exceedingly rare soft paper pack containing cal. 44 paper combustible cartridges, wrapper is Kraft colored paper with string opener and has black printed label on one side. Packet contains “12 COMBUSTIBLE ENVELOPE / CARTRIDGES / MADE OF HAZARD’S POWDER / EXPRESSLY FOR / COL. COLT’S PATENT / REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL, CARBINE / ADDRESS / COLT’S CARTRIDGE WORKS, / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S. AMERICA”. Label is bordered by eight tiny dragoon shaped percussion revolvers. An identical packet is pictured as fig. 32 on p.11 of Percussion Ammunition Packets, Malloy, Thomas & White. Page 20 of the reference publication states that this packet “would be cased with a pair of late production 3rd Model Dragoons with shoulder stock”. Consignor states that in a conversation with Mr. Malloy, shortly before his death, he stated that he had previously seen only three of these packets. This would make the fourth. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Completely intact with one end having been re-glued. String opener has possibly been pulled and resealed. Packet shows light soil with light wear on three of the front four corners. Cartridges in the packet are guaranteed to be original. 4-50316 JR324 (6,500-7,500) – Lot 2226

2227
$1,725.00

COLT BABY DRAGOON-1849 POCKET MODEL FLASK.

This flask is in beautiful condition retaining most of its orig brown lacquered body that would present nicely in an early Colt Pocket model casing. This flask is always highly sought in high condition with the prominent “COLTS PATENT” embossing above eagle. This flask is shown on pg 84 of Colt Accoutrements by Robin Rapley as flask figure #22 which was produced by Batty & John Mathewman from Colt-owned dies. This example appears nicer than example shown in Rapley and Rapley generally shows the finest examples from best collections. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Flask retains over 90% of its orig varnish with typical streaks and stains; brass top retains most of its orig sheen to top but sides have mostly a shiny dark brass patina; spring retains most of its orig fire blue; there are no dents and flask functions. 4-50336 JS216 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2227

2228
$1,725.00

FINE GROUP OF SIX COLT STYLE POCKET MODEL FLASKS.

This lot consists of 1. A “COLTS PATENT” marked Baby Dragoon or Pocket Model flask that the exact die or size is not pictured in Rapley. Flask measures 3-1/2″ tall and 1-3/4″ wide. 2. Similar 3-3/4″ eagle flask without patent markings. 3. 3-1/4″ eagle flask with upspread wings with 13 stars similar to the Colt Police flask with ribbon below with “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. 4. 3-3/4″ pewter flask with same eagle and ribbon as previously described Colt police type flask. 5. 3-3/4″ brass flask like previously described pewter flask with eagle with upspread wings with 13 stars and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on ribbon. 6. Just over 4-3/4″ eagle holding “E PLURIBUS UNUM” Ribband in beak over patriotic shield. This particular pattern is scarce and not often seen. CONDITION: Flasks overall are in average condition. The pewter flask has no dents but has highly eroded areas especially on one side and design is light. Flask #5 has numerous small dents especially on one side, is highly cleaned and worn but still retaining some varnish in protected areas. Other flasks have nice patinas with no dents other than #3 which has several small dents as can be seen in photos. 4-50335, 4-50403, 4-50404, 4-50405, 4-50406, 4-50407 JS217 (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2228

2229
$7,475.00

LARGE GROUP OF POWDER FLASKS, POWDER CANS, ETC.

SN NSN. This group consists of 32 items. 26 are brass powder flasks, both military and civilian, all in beautiful condition. Also included in this lot is an embossed leather shot pouch with brass spring-loaded measure made by Dixson & Sons, three powder cans, small powder horn, and an Indian War era Rock Island Arsenal 45-70 cartridge box with 20 cartridges. There are seven military or martial flasks including a 4″ eagle pistol flask typically found in Colt or Remington casings retaining 60-70% of its orig varnished surface. There are six military rifle flasks, two are made by Ames with anchor and USN embossed. Both are inspected and dated 1843. There is a “PUBLIC PROPERTY” rifle flask. There is an early rifle flask with eagle and infantry horn with embossed “US” made by Dingee, New York 1833. There are two peace flasks, one 1838 dated by Ames, and an especially nice 1850 dated and inspected flask by Batty that still retains over half its orig glossy varnished finish. Also included are 12 civilian rifle and shotgun flasks with various designs and seven pistol flasks. At least seven of these civilian flasks are maker marked by American Flask Company, Dixon, on Hawksley. There are three powder cans in this lot, one by American Powder Mills “Dead Shot Rifle” with paper labels on either side with nice vignettes of hunter with gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Overall all objects are in very good to fine condition. Flasks retain varying degrees of orig finish as sited in description above. This is a very fine grouping of flasks that prospective buyers should inspect in person as many of these flasks are very fine and would fit cased sets nicely. 4-51890 JS150 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2229

2230
$6,900.00

FACSIMILE COLT WALKER REVOLVER.

SN 1081. This is a very clever copy of a civilian Colt SN 1081 that is among the best facsimiles we have seen. This gun was proudest possesion of well old time gun collector whose widow left this gun listed in will as “Colt Civilian Walker Revolver” to my son. The collection is shown in 1950-1960’s photo holding this Walker in his gun room. The SNs and bbl address are quite close to the orig as are the shape of the stocks and cyl scene. This is reminiscent of another civilian Walker sold as orig in the 1950s by well-known Texas dealer we examined several years ago with similar SN. Fool your enemies, sell them this great fake. It stayed in old collection over 50 years and just now surfaced. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Surfaces are plum/gray with staining and pitting; Ormsby cyl scene is at least 50% discernible. Mechanically gun functions but doesn’t have correct stops like orig Colt and trigger is too small; bore is shiny, bright with crisp rifling. 4-51107 JS198 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2230

2231
$2,760.00

FINE OLD COPY OF A COLT WALKER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1051. Cal 44. Great old copy of a Colt Walker with 9″ oct to rnd bbl with left hand address on top flat and “US/1847” on right side. SNs found on bottom of bbl lug, frame and trigger guard are large and wide spaced. No other numbers or markings were observed. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Poor to fair. No orig finish remains being and overall gray/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting; frame has been dressed down and trigger plate is now oversized; several screws are battered and of the wrong size; trigger is too long and too thick; there are numerous other incorrect attributes that are unnecessary to enumerate; grip has a break in the left ear otherwise shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, heavily pitted bore that appears to be artificially cleaned and aged. 4-50356 JR542 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2231

2232
$0.00

CASED COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION.

SN 24141. Cal. 41 Short RF. Gun is British proofed and has the Von Oppen Rampant Colt stamped on frame indicating it was sold by Van Oppen to R.B. Rodda & Co. for resale. It is fitted in a factory Rodda Cigar casing that is extremely rare. Rodda & Co had stores in London and Calcutta, India. It is finished in all nickel finish with blued screws and a case color hammer. and fancy burl walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Peter Holder Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Frame is stamped on left side with “C” and Von Oppen Rampant Colt. Has normal British proofs on bottom of bbl. Nickel frame retains 98% of orig nickel having only small losses around outer edge of firewall. Fire blued screws retain most of their coloration. Hammer retains 95% of orig case color as does trigger. Bbl retains 98% of orig nickel with some scratches and dings on left side, probably from storage. This rare 4th Model has deluxe, extremely fine, burl walnut grips which have some nicks and dings from normal wear but still retain 95% of orig varnish. It would be very hard to improve upon this gun. The extremely rare cigar casing is practically as issued being covered with purple velour on bottom half, which is nearly perfect with one small compartment for 1 -3 cartridges. Orig brass pull and brass retainer latch on compartment. Top lid is purple taffeta and gold embossed with the Rodda marking. The latch, when pushed when case is opened reveals a cigar storage area which contains 4 of the 5 orig cigars which have remained in this case since the fist owner parted with it. Exterior of case is done in a deep mahogany coloring in a diamond patter similar to snake skin, both top and bottom. Brass hinges are nearly perfect, top initial panel on top is intact and unadorned. The excellent condition of this casing would be practically impossible to replace and may indeed be unique. It is only fitted for the rare 4th Variation Colt Deringer. No other Deringer will fit this case. 4-50380 (9,500-12,500) – Lot 2232

2233
$2,300.00

NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 1ST MODEL DERINGER.

SN 5034. Cal.41 Short RF. 2-1/2″ blue bbl. The brass frame was engraved over breech in banner for presentation, which was never filled out. Standard engraving and the very rare blue bbl and silver plated frame finish. National Firearms made approximately 5,000 guns between 1865 and 1870 when purchased by Colt and continued manufacture with their name. Most guns in this series are iron frame and brass frames such as this are quite scarce, especially in high condition. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Blue bbl retains 80% of blue and silver frame retains 80%+ of orig silver plate. Hammer retains 50% case color. Mechanics are crisp, bore exhibits crisp rifling with pitting. 4-50381 DE22 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2233

2234
$11,500.00

BULLDOG REVOLVER INSCRIBED “W.F. CODY”.

SN 8. Cal 45. This little Belgian Bulldog with 3-11/16″ bbl appears “as found” with a simple script inscription on reverse “W.F. CODY”. The inscription, as can be seen in photos, appears orig and contemporary to use of this gun as the corrosion and denting appears consistent and we believe this gun was inscribed when the gun was new. Unfortunately, there is no other provenance and we are relying strictly on inscription. The low SN on this gun could indicate that this was a gift by the Liege maker as this particular model was becoming very popular worldwide in the 1880s at the height of the popularity of Cody’s Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Shows. Regardless, this Bulldog SN 8 is nicely inscribed to Buffalo Bill and inscription does indeed appear impeccable. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall retaining about 90% of its orig nickel with balance dark and pitted especially at butt; checkered wood stocks are sound and well fitted with wear and scattered dings and dents. 4-50429 JS237 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2234

2235
$0.00

RARE MODEL 1874 SHARPS HEAVY BUFFALO RIFLE DOCUMENTED TO KANSAS BUFFALO HUNTER.

SN C53688. Cal. Appears to be 44-77 or 44-90 Sharps. Wonderful 14 lb. Sharps Model 1874 Sporting rifle with 30″ heavy oct bbl, 1-1/8″ across the flats. It has Sharps German silver front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight with a Sharps windage adjustable sporting rear sight that has a 3-3/4″ staff. Staff is slightly bent. Top flat of the bbl has a faint Hartford address forward of the rear sight and has “CALIBRE 44” over the chamber area. On the rebated rnd section of the bbl is stamped a small “20”. Receiver has standard patent markings on the left side and it is fitted with Sharps dbl set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with rnd Sharps, pewter tip forearm and straight stock that has Sharps carbine style buttplate. No attempt was made to disassemble the rifle to check for matching parts so as not to disturb the wonderful orig patina although the forearm was removed and the SN was obtained from the bottom flat of the bbl and inside the forearm. Accompanied by a Sharps records letter, over the signature of Dr. Richard J. Labowskie, wherein he identifies this rifle as a Model 1874 Sporting rifle, invoiced at the Hartford factory on July 25, 1872 to “R.W. Snyder”. It is described as being 44 caliber, case length not specified, with 30″ oct bbl, dbl triggers, globe & peep sights and oil finished stocks. Weight was listed as 14 lbs. Dr. Labowskie further states that R.W. Snyder was a buffalo hunter and bought 8 octagon rifles and two Army rifles between Oct. 1871 and June 1873. He speculates that Mr. Snyder must have been buying rifles for other hunters. Dr. Labowskie also mentions letters from Mr. Snyder dated 1875 at Lodgepole and Sidney, Nebraska which indicate he had gone into the freighting business. Mr. Snyder is mentioned in the book, History of Montana 1739-1885: A History of Its Discovery and Settlement, Leeson. It shows that he was born in 1847 in Kentucky and in 1865 moved to Kansas (presumably where he was hunting buffalo). In 1871 the book shows that he traveled to Cheyenne and then to the Black Hills until March 1882 and was employed in mining and freighting. Another book, As I Remember: Stories of Eastern Montana’s Pioneers, Volume I, Kauffman, tells that after the buffalo were gone Mr. Snyder, in partnership, opened a meat market in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, and was also ranching south of Glendive, Montana. Other records show that in March 1882 Mr. Snyder owned the Glendive Meat Market in Montana Territory. That information was also accompanied by a statement that Mr. Snyder was known as a buffalo hunter. Another website shows that the Sharps Rifle Co. had letters of testimony from 1871-1874 regarding Sharps rifles. One from R.W. Snyder, Buffalo, Kansas, dated June 29, 1872 states “My gun has given entire satisfaction, and the rifling in the barrel does not appear to be worn any, although she has been fired about five or six thousand times, and has killed about three thousand buffalo.” Unfortunately the specific rifle is not mentioned. There is little doubt that this rifle is an authentic Kansas buffalo rifle and probably continued hunting after Mr. Snyder moved to Montana. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains, being an overall crusty dark brown patina. Forearm has a small crack by the bbl channel at the receiver on the left side, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a dark hand worn patina. Lever spring is broken with the pieces still present, otherwise mechanics are fine; triggers are functional; strong dark bore that may clean a lot better. 4-49257 JR158 (30,000-40,000)

Click here to view the factory letter. – Lot 2235

2236
$5,462.50

RARE ENGRAVED SHARP’S MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 8039. Cal. about 41 (measures .418 in the grooves). Since the book lists only 32 or 60 bore, 36 or 44 caliber, the presumption would have to be that it is a 36 caliber. Usual configuration with 25″ heavy oct bbl, orig Sharp’s dovetail front sight, a 2-postion, 3-leaf rear sight graduated 100, 300 and 500 yards. Top tang has a single screw sporting sight with 4″ staff. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock and Sharp’s carbine buttplate. Right side of buttstock has a 2-pc steel patchbox. Forearm is typical rnd Sharp’s pattern with pewter forend tip. Receiver, lockplate, hammer, lever, patchbox & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Matching serial numbers were observed on bottom of bbl, inside forearm, lockplate, trigger plate, buttplate, patchbox cover and buttstock. Trigger plate is mounted with Sharp’s double set triggers. According to Sharp’s Firearms, Sellers there were 2,970 Model 1853 sporting rifles produced in the period Jul. 1854 – Dec. 1859 in three calibers and a great variety of bbl lengths. He shows that there were sixty standard engraved rifles in cal. 44, two cal. 44 rifles extra engraved and three cal. 36 rifles extra engraved. Engraving on this rifle does not incorporate an animal scene so likely should be considered “engraved”. CONDITION: About good, all matching. Nor orig finish remains being an overall silver brown patina with fine, pinprick pitting showing moderate to heavy wear; stock has a crack on the left side, at the receiver and the pewter forend tip has a repair at the left bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with nicks & scratches, moderate heat crazing and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50431 JR441 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2236

2237
$4,312.50

SHARPS BORCHARDT 2-BAND MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 16118. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade military rifle with 32-1/8″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug on a small dovetail and a 1,000 yd military-style ladder rear sight. Top of the bbl, behind the rear sight, is marked with the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Left side of receiver has standard markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with full length forearm that has blued steel nose cap and two bands with sling swivel in the upper band and corresponding sling swivel bottom on the front of the receiver. Bottom of forearm also has a knurled-head ramrod. Buttstock has a straight grip with checkered steel Sharps buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a small circular cartouche that appears to be “BL” connected, which is probably a foreign inspector’s cartouche. There were about 6,900 of these rifles produced in the period 1878 to 1881 with many sold to foreign governments. These rifles usually saw hard military use and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a very few, very scattered pin pricks of surface rust; lever retains faded case colors on the sides, turned brown on the inner & outer faces; wood is sound with a few minor nicks on the buttstock, a plugged hole in top of the wrist and another in top tang from a non-factory tang sight and the buttstock retains most of a restored finish; forearm has a gouge and some bruises on the left side with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-50751 JR388 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2237

2238
$3,450.00

M1870 SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS RIFLE.

SN 233. This is a rather scarce variation of the Sharps accomplished utilizing surplus Springfield musket parts and Sharps M1874 locks and receivers. There were only 300 guns of this type made utilizing this action numbered from 1-300. There was an earlier group of guns made utilizing surplus Civil War percussion Sharps actions, but this gun SN 233 is of this second scarcest type. This gun conforms to other known examples in 50-70 center fire with 35-1/2″ bbls which were altered from Springfield muskets as were the stocks, buttplate, bbl band and swivels. The ramrod is type from a M-1873 Springfield rifle. This very well-made gun exhibits an “ESA” oval cartouche on buttstock on reverse side. This is an interesting gun we have not seen before and should have been popular among sharp shooters in the Indian Wars. CONDITION: This gun is in very good fine condition overall. There is no finish remaining but edges are sharp, markings are crisp and clear, SN 233 is found on left side of bbl at breech and on breech tang. Metal is overall gray/bright with areas of staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with small storage dings and dents. Inspector’s cartouche is well-defined on buttstock opposite lock. 4-51575 JS164 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2238

2239
$94,875.00

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CUSTER BATTLEFIELD COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO LT. WILLIAM VAN WYCK REILY LATER GIFTED TO CHIEF TWO MOONS (ON U. S. NICKEL).

SN 4815. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and crudely obliterated “US”. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head and base pin appears to be orig with dimpled ends and battered head. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Right side of grip has a large chip out of the heel with a sharp shoulder indicating a cut, now heavily worn and aged with a wonderful patina. Left side has two 1/4″ round dots, later shown to have been the mark of Cheyenne Indian Chief Two Moons. This revolver was part of the first government contract for Colt revolvers shipped from Springfield Armory on March 25, 1874 as part of a 1,000 lot shipment to Rock Island Arsenal of which 755 were issued to the 7th Cavalry and the rest were issued to the 1st Cavalry. This revolver was inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth whose initial “A” appears on various parts including bbl, trigger guard, cyl & backstrap. The grip is too worn to show the actual inspector’s cartouche or his small stamp on the bottom edge. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from noted author, historian & collector, John Kopec, wherein he authenticates this revolver as being in orig configuration and states that it is distinctly possible that this revolver was issued to Custer’s 7th Cavalry. Lt. William Van Wyck Reily, the son of a deceased Naval officer and a very aggressive, remarried mother, had failed out of the U.S. Naval Academy but through persistence and aggressive correspondence by his mother gained him a Presidential Appointment as a 2nd Lieutenant, assigned to the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers). His mother thinking commanding Negro troops was not prestigious enough for her son, again lobbied influential friends and obtained a transfer for him to the 7th Cavalry. Lt. Reily was initially assigned to Company E, 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory, where on April 24, 1876 he was subjected to a kangaroo court of inquiry apparently by his fellow officers who would have sat in judgement, presided over by Lt. James E. Porter for carelessness in allowing his service issued Colt revolver SN 5126 to be stolen. Lt. Reily was required by this inquiry to reimburse the government for the loss and was issued revolver SN 4815 as a replacement. The information about the alleged (kangaroo) hearing is contained in a copy of a letter reportedly found in a metal box by a crew from North Dakota contracted to the government to demolish old dilapidated buildings at the site of Fort Abraham Lincoln. The owners of this letter have declined to release it but did furnish a copy to the consignor. Consignor states that he has seen the original. The form of this letter is in no way official but likely something that never would have been officially condoned. It is however a known fact that troopers after having lost their sidearm would be fined or otherwise penalized for such. In fact at a recent auction, the Julia Auction Company sold an authentic and original 7th Cavalry day book with just such an entry for a trooper who “lost” his revolver. A search of the National Archives of the available 7th Cavalry records for this time frame disclosed no such information which lends credence to the speculation that Lt. Reily, after having been found guilty, would likely have been forced to pay for the drinks for the other officers. On the fateful day of June 25, 1876, Lt. Reily was with Company F, 7th Cavalry with Lt. Col. George A. Custer at the Little Big Horn and was killed in action there. Oral history interviews of several Indian participants and descendants of Indian participants relate the following regarding this revolver: Near the end of the battle when only a few soldiers remained alive, most of the Indians were nearly out of ammunition for their firearms and so attacked with knives & hatchets. Two different authors interviewed a Sioux chief named Runs-the-Enemy of the Two-Kettle Clan. The first was by Dr. Joseph K. Dixon for his book The Vanishing Race published in 1913. A reprint of pp. 170-179 relates the interview with Runs-the-Enemy, a Two-Kettle Sioux, who participated throughout the entire Custer Massacre and later attacked the Reno trenches. Near the end of the interview he relates that he was following an Arapahoe named Waterman who killed a “horse soldier chief” (any officer was referred to as a “chief”) who was pointing a 6-shooter at Waterman. Waterman cut off this soldier’s little finger with a tomahawk. He relates “Horse soldier chief drop 6-shooter pistol. He hold hand and cry. Waterman shoot horse soldier chief with rifle. Waterman take horse soldier chief 6-shooter pistol. Waterman say hair too short to scalp. I scalp.” After that “Runs-the-Enemy” left the Custer Battlefield and went to fight Reno. Another author, named Ivan Starr, wrote the same story in the Lakota language and translated it into English. As follows is a similar story related to the consignor by Melvin Spotted Elk of the Cheyenne tribe in Montana in 1974 which had been passed down through his family. He relates a similar story of the battle as previously related above by “Runs-the-Enemy”. After the Battle of the Rosebud where the Cheyenne and Sioux believed they had whipped the soldiers under Gen. Crook, the Indians moved their camp to the “Little Horn” River (Little Big Horn) where they were surprised by the 7th Cavalry as history records. Prior to the battle the Sioux captured five Arapahoe Indians who the Sioux thought were scouting for the soldiers. This turned out not to be the case and the Arapahoe got their horses and weapons back. During the ensuing Custer fight the Arapahoe fought with the Cheyenne & Sioux. Two Moons states like Runs-the-Enemy that most of the killing at the end (of the battle) was done with hatchets & knives. He states he “watched Waterman and Chief Runs-the-Enemy kill some of the last soldiers with their hatchets. Waterman killed an officer by cutting of the officer’s finger with his hatchet and then taking the officer’s revolver and shooting him with it. Waterman kept the revolver (which the author has identified as SN 4815) and the officer’s belt. One of the Arapahoe apparently accidentally killed a Sioux warrior. The Sioux demanded that the Arapahoe be punished and were going to kill him. Two Moons, a Cheyenne, took charge of the Arapahoes and said that the Sioux could come back to his lodge in the morning for the Arapahoes to straighten things out. The five Arapahoe hid until dark then came to Two Moons lodge where Two Moons’ wives & daughter prepared them a sack of food and fed them. Apparently the Arapahoe had discussed the fact that Two Moons had saved them twice and so they should give him a “proud” gift. Waterman decided that he would give the 6-shooter he had taken from the soldier chief and marked it with Two Moons’ mark in ocher “so Two Moons could be proud”. Another of the Arapahoe, Yellow Fly, gave Two Moons’ Cheyenne wife the soldier’s coat he had taken from the soldier chief Waterman had killed and a third Arapahoe, Sage, gave Two Moons’ daughter the ring also “from the soldier chief that Waterman had killed”. Two Moons’ daughter put the ring on her necklace around her neck. Later that night the Arapahoe escaped. The next day the Sioux & Cheyenne broke camp and headed north. The Sioux & Cheyenne fought their last battle with Chief Crazy Horse and Chief Two Moons at Wolf Mountain in January 1877 and surrendered at Fort Robinson in April 1877. Two Moons’ daughter was among the Indians who surrendered. There is conflicting information about how Lt. Reily’s ring was discovered. One story is that it was traded to the Fort Robinson Sutler where it was recognized by Lt. William Philo Clark, confiscated, and sent back to Lt. Reily’s mother. The other story is that Lt. Clark recognized the ring on Two Moons’ daughter’s necklace and confiscated it after which he returned it to Lt. Reily’s mother, who in 1944 donated it to the Smithsonian Institution where it still resides. Accompanied by a framed photograph of Cheyenne Chief Two Moons standing on the Custer battlefield, by L.A. Huffman, 1913. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. The loading gate and a corresponding area of the cyl and ejector housing have deep blood pitting. Grip has the aforementioned large chunk missing from the right heel and shows heavy battering on the bottom edges with nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Frame and photo are fine. 4-45691 JR429 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 2239

2240
$0.00

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIG HORN.

SN 5803. Cal. 45 Colt. Standard cavalry issue with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl & cyl also have matching SN. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends and battered head. Most parts have tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initials. Grip is orig but too worn & battered to show a cartouche. Grip has a large notch cut on each side to accommodate a thong or strap for carrying without a holster. Below each notch is a horizontal figure “S” with two vertical slash marks across the center, which is purported to be the symbol of Kills-Two. Right side has four notches filed in the wood near the front strap which barely touched the metal. Kills-Two, an Oglala Sioux Indian born in about 1859 was 17 years old at the Battle of the Rosebud in June 1876 under Chief Crazy Horse. At the Battle of the Little Big Horn, as related by family members to the consignor, Kills-Two killed a soldier with his hatchet and took that soldier’s revolver & belt. He jumped back on his horse but the horse was killed so he caught a riderless horse and continued in the fight, shooting the revolver until it wouldn’t shoot any more. He did not know how to reload until after the battle when some of the older warriors instructed him. Kills-Two fought in two other major battles at Slim Butte and Wolf Mountain. He reportedly marked his pistol with his “Kills-Two” sign and cut the notches in the grip to tie a strap to it which he carried around his neck and filed four notches to show he was in four great battles. On May 5, 1877 when Chief Crazy Horse surrendered at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, Kills-Two also surrendered but gave a different name because some of the other warriors told him he had made a mistake putting his name on the pistol. He later hid the pistol and gave the soldiers a crazy name like “Asshole”. He kept the pistol until later when he traded it for art supplies. Kills-Two lived out the rest of his life on the Rosebud Reservation working as an artist and died in 1927 at the age of 68. Consignor states that this information was told directly to him by members of Kills-Two’s family. Consignor states that he purchased this revolver out of an old collection in North Dakota and that collector had purchased it from a still older collection in Minnesota. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth blue/brown patina with a series of nicks on bottom of bbl; cyl is matching patina. Grip is missing large chips around the toes; shows very heavy wear with some battering around the edges and retains a hand worn patina; notches in the grip show heavy wear. Hammer will not hold in safety or half cock notches, loading gate spring is either broken or missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-49321 JR430 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2240

2241
$25,875.00

VERY RARE CUSTER BATTLEFIELD COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SIOUX INDIAN RUNS-THE-ENEMY.

SN 7087. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script letter address that had “U.S.A.” removed during the period of use. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and has also had “U.S.” removed from the frame. Ejector housing is first type with nickel plated bull’s eye ejector rod head and base pin is orig type with dimpled ends and slightly battered head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has partially obliterated matching SN in the backstrap channel. Only the “8” & “7” are completely legible. Left side of grip has the partial outline of an inspector’s cartouche with partially legible “O” for Orville W. Ainsworth. There are small “A” inspector initials on the bbl, trigger guard, cyl & backstrap. Bottom edge of grip is battered & worn, obliterating the inspector initial there. Matching SN is also found on bottom of bbl under ejector housing & on the cylinder. This revolver appears to have been from 1,000 Colts of Lot 7, shipped in May 1874, 166 of which where issued to the 7th Cavalry. Consignor spent an incredible amount of time studying notes, descriptions and reports from troops who were first on the battlefield the day after Custer was annihilated, with special attention to the location of identifiable bodies. With careful extrapolation of the body locations and comparing the interviews of Indian participants, he determined that this revolver could only have been issued to Regimental Color Sgt. Robert M. Hughes of Company K. Accompanied by a 2-pg letter from renowned author, historian and collector, John Kopec, wherein he authenticates this revolver and verifies much of the technical information about the revolver. He speculates that it may have been simply a stolen revolver, but could have been captured by hostiles. An interview of Runs-the-Enemy, a Two-Kettle Sioux who fought at the Little Big Horn, by Dr. Joseph K. Dixon was printed in his 1913 book The Vanishing Race from his 1909 interview of Runs-the-Enemy. At about the same time another author, Ivan Stars, interviewed Chief Runs-the-Enemy and recorded it in the Sioux language then translated it into English. Both interviews relate nearly identical wording regarding the Custer Battle and the annihilation of his command. Mr. Star’s rendition also includes the statement that “All thought horse soldier all die. Then one horse soldier raise up, all thought he returned to life from spirit land. Many frighten. He raise up arm to shoot six shooter pistol. I grab six shooter pistol from horse soldier. I shoot horse soldier in head with his six shooter pistol. He strong man. He have bad wound in belly before I kill him. His black whisker short hair. He have the white man called mustache long with curve at the end. He no horse soldier chief. He have marks on arm. He die close together with one called Yellow Hair.——- “. He continues near the end “I follow Kicking-Bear, mark on weapon with my possession. I wear ghost shirt. I dance the ghost dance. I give now to you my much thought. Coup, marked with sign, my possession, guard six-shooter pistol. To wash on red holy God, six-shooter pistol name 7-Zero-8-7. For I do this. I Run-the-Enemy.” The “7-Zero-8-7” in Runs-the-Enemy’s interview above certainly is the SN of this revolver. His statement “To wash on red holy God —” appears to refer to an ocher wash applied to the grip which is now a very dark reddish brown similar to the two ocher dots found on Chief Two Moons’ Colt revolver being sold elsewhere in this auction. The nickeled ejector rod head may have originated on another Colt Single Action captured by Runs-the-Enemy at the Little Big Horn battle. He also captured a nickel plated Colt after he killed a “Black” soldier (apparently Isaiah Dorman, a black scout and interpreter killed in the battle). PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina showing muzzle edge wear and the muzzle filed flat during the period of use. Cyl is in matching patina. Grip has chipped toes and left edge shows heavy wear with the aforementioned very dark reddish brown color. Mechanics are fine; strong, dark bore with fine pitting. 4-49320 JR431 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2241

2242
$28,750.00

RARE CUSTER BATTLE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SCOUT ISAIAH DORMAN & SIOUX CHIEF RUNS-THE-ENEMY.

SN 16336. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, reduced front sight and 1-line script letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has four digits of a SN “1932” in the backstrap channel. Right side of grip has a 1/2″ diameter round brass plate with the number “79”. Muzzle has been filed flat and shows heavy cyl wear. Trigger guard, cyl and backstrap have small “L” (Samuel B. Lewis) sub-inspector initials. Bottom of the bbl is so worn and severely cleaned that the inspector initial there is obliterated. Ejector housing is first type with a modern replacement ejector rod head and the ejector tube is probably a more recent replacement. The base pin screw is a replacement and too small for the original threads. The hammer spring is a modern replacement. SN on the cyl is almost completely obliterated with only a partial “6” visible which would be the first number in the last four digits of the SN as would have been stamped on the cylinder. Muzzle has been filed flat. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from renowned author, historian & collector, John Kopec, wherein he reports most of the above information. Also accompanied by a narrative of Runs-the-Enemy, a Two-Kettle Sioux Indian who participated in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. This narrative was included in a book by Dr. Joseph K. Dixon, The Vanishing Race, which Dr. Dixon had published in 1913. The accompanying narrative also includes an interview of Runs-the-Enemy by Ivan Starr, which he initially wrote in the Lakota language and translated into English. Both interviews are basically identical with the Star interview including the following: “Horse soldier all galloped toward river. Much smoke and dust. We see horse soldier gallop for river. We soon catch them. I pass black man in a horse soldier blue coat. He turn upon horse and shoot Sioux warrior with shine six-shooter through heart. Then many Sioux shoot, many hit black man and his horse many time. Horse go down and roll over. Black man no get up. Last I see as I gallop near, he dead. I grab black man six-shooter pistol —-.” It is well known that Isaiah Dorman, a black man, who had lived among the tribes was employed by Custer as a scout and translator and was killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Runs-the-Enemy survived the battle until at least 1910. His narrative as told to Dr. Dixon and Ivan Starr is probably one of the more accurate of the rendition of the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. It has also been reliably reported that Custer had his scout’s sidearms nickel plated in an attempt to prevent theft by other units. Just as he mounted his various companies on horses of the same color but different from each other. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of orig nickel remain in sheltered areas being mostly a severely cleaned gray metal patina with light pitting and what appears to be wire marks on the bbl that have been dressed out; cyl is very worn with the mostly obliterated SN. Backstrap retains strong nickel at the top and on the buttstrap. Grip is severely worn with battered bottom edges with nicks & dings and retains a dark hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with fine pitting. 4-49319 JR432 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2242

2243
$13,800.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1861 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER PURPORTED TO HAVE BELONGED TO A SURVIVOR OF CUSTER’S LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLE AND CAPTURED BY CHIEF RAIN-IN-THE-FACE.

SN 11208. Cal 44. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl, narrow dovetailed German silver front sight and 2-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that show the outline of an inspector’s cartouche on the left side. Right grip has the hand carved initials “CLS” and also a large circle with the outline of a buffalo head. Left grip has another circle surrounding the cartouche and what may be a small eagle. Consignor states that in 1992 he was rebuilding a dam on the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota after a flood had destroyed the old dam and washed away part of the Episcopal Cemetery, including the grave of Rain-In-The-Face. One of his employees, a descendant of Bernard Crow-Ghost, a son of Rain-In-The-Face apparently related many stories to consignor, one of which was how Rain-In-The-Face had found a gray horse at the Custer battle with saddle bags that contained a revolver. Rain-In-The-Face was known to have marked his weapons with his “life-mark” which include the sun, the eagle, buffalo head and sometimes bear paws. In addition to the markings on the grips, the muzzle is also filed flat which is common practice among the Indians to mark their weapons with their “lemita”, a form of ownership. The initials “CLS” are believed to have belonged to saddler Claus L. Schlieper who was with the 7th Cavalry at the Little Big horn and assigned to Company F with the pack train and is so listed on page 169 of The Little Big Horn, 1876, Overfield. As is well recorded, the pack train lagged behind the Custer and Reno forces and during the battle joined with Reno for the remainder of the fight on Reno Hill. Consignor relates that the family of James N. Rooney related to him that their grandfather (Rooney) has also been with Company F and the pack train. He had told the story of how he shot a Sioux warrior who had tried to take Schlieper’s horse but the horse escaped and ran toward the river. Schlieper reportedly told Rooney that he hoped he could find his horse because his “orig enlistment-issued Remington revolver was still in his saddle bags”. Rooney also survived the battle and eventually settled in Sturgis and worked for the quartermaster department until 1911 and died in 1918. The Rooney family still lives in the Sturgis area. Schlieper joined the “new” 7th Cavalry at Fort Riley, KS on Dec 17, 1866 under Lt. Col. George Custer. It is well recorded that as far back as the Civil War Custer required his troops to mark their individual weapons to prevent theft, a practice he carried forward into the “new” 7th Cavalry. It is also well recorded that Company F rode gray horses. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall smooth gray/brown patina with light pitting around front part of the frame; grips are sound showing heavy wear with a smooth hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-49322 JR529 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2243

2244
$0.00

VERY RARE DELUXE COMMERCIAL SPENCER SADDLE RING CARBINE THAT REPORTEDLY BELONGED TO GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER.

SN 1325. Cal. 56-50. Rare commercial carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight and 900 yard Spencer carbine ladder rear sight. Chamber area of the bbl is marked “N.M.” and top rear of the receiver is drilled & tapped, with plug screws, for a tang sight, the normal location for a SN on a Spencer. In this instance the SN is off to the left side. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with small rnd Spencer forearm and straight stock with Spencer carbine buttplate. Bottom of the stock & bbl band have sling swivels. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Dr. Lawrence A. Frost of Monroe, Michigan, a preeminent authority on anything Custer, owned what was probably the most extensive collections of Custer artifacts & relics ever assembled and authored 13 books, mostly about Custer’s life. Apparently consignor and Dr. Frost became close acquaintances through their mutual interest in Custer memorabilia and Indian history. It is known that when Custer took command of the 7th Cavalry in 1866 he was issued Spencer carbine SN 3568 and that it was marked with his name. That carbine was marked with a special symbol that was thought to have been put there by an Indian woman named Monaseetah who lived with Custer in the summer of 1869 at Fort Supply. She allegedly bore Custer a son she named Yellow Bird, who had very fair complexion and light colored hair. Consignor states he learned this information about Monaseetah from her grandchildren who ran the Yellow Bird store near Porcupine, South Dakota. Dr. Frost told consignor he had another Spencer Sporting Rifle, caliber 56-46, that he believed Libby Custer had bought for George while they were in Crescent City, Louisiana in May 1865, from the Kittredge & Folsom Company. The Custers were in Crescent City on their way to a new posting in Texas. Dr. Frost also related to consignor that another Spencer he had was unlike any other he had ever seen. He related that in comparing it to Custer’s other sporting rifle and to the military Model 1865, that rifle was completely different. He stated that he was convinced this “special” Spencer that the Spencer Co. Master Armorer, a Mr. Stahl, had produced just for Custer and that it was sent to Custer in March 1866 by Thomas Wells of the Spencer Co. while Custer was still in Monroe, Michigan because he wanted Custer’s opinion and his endorsement. There is a record of a letter sent to Custer asking about the gun. (Reference p. 152, Spencer Repeating Firearms, Marcot). The referenced letter is pictured and states in part “I wrote you the last part of March or the first part of April enclosing Adams Express Company receipt for a Spencer Sporting Rifle (made expressly for you). He goes on to solicit an endorsement to aid their sales to Europe. He also asked for a personal endorsement to obtain a job in the local customs house. Dr. Frost directly told consignor that the SN of that “special” Spencer was “1325”. Consignor states he purchased this carbine from Calvin Patrick of Corpus Christi, Texas. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers; bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned medium brown patina with freckles of pinprick rust; receiver retains about 25-30% case colors, bright on the sides at the shoulders, faded to silver elsewhere. Wood is sound with the forearm showing a few nicks & dings and retains about 60% orig varnish. Buttstock has a few light nicks & dings and retains about 95% bright orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-49327 JR535 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 2244

2245
$0.00

SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE USED AT THE BATTLE WASHITA RIVER, KANSAS AND THE LITTLE BIG HORN.

SN 4231. Cal. 56-50 Rimfire. Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, rectangular base front sight and 900-yd Spencer carbine ladder rear sight with flat tension spring. Left side of wrist has a sling, bar & ring. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock and Spencer buttplate. Toe of buttstock is hand carved in large letters “B.F.W” (presumably the initials of Sgt. Benjamin F. Williams). This lettering contains the remnants of very old red paint. It is well documented that Custer ordered his troops to mark their individual arms, even as early as the Civil War, to curtail theft by other units or within the unit. Carbine has faint orig markings on top flat of receiver with model number over the chamber area and serial number on top rear of receiver. This carbine shows hard use consistent with long exposure to the outdoors. According to consignor’s notes, this carbine was issued to Sgt. Benjamin F. Williams, Co. M, 7th Cav. and was lost at the Battle of Washita River on Nov. 27, 1868. Sgt. Williams was killed along with Maj. Gen. H. Elliot and 19 others. It was taken by a Cheyenne Indian named Black-White-Man who, in an interview years later reported taking a rifle from a man with stripes. Consignor states that this carbine was used at The Battle of Little Big Horn and also The Dull Knife Battle in Wyoming Territory near, what is now the town of Kaycee. As of this writing, it is unclear what proof consignor has regarding the provenance of this carbine. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains. The bbl has been lightly sanded and is now a silver metal patina with scattered pitting; receiver, lockplate, lever & buttplate are mostly a mottled silver brown patina, darker on the lever; wood is sound with nicks & scratches and a couple deeper gouges and retains a very dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore with a couple of rings about a third of the way in front of the chamber. 4-49326 JR433 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2245

2246
$29,900.00

SHARPS MODEL 1859 CONVERSION SADDLE RING CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO SIOUX WARRIOR LITTLE-BIG-MAN USED AT THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIG HORN.

SN 34275. Cal 50 CF. Standard carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 800 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver and wrist have a sling bar and ring. Mounted with very heavily weathered and worn, uncheckered walnut stock and forearm with straight grip and Sharps carbine buttplate. Consignor, who is a retired bridge and highway construction company owner from South Dakota employed many local Native Americans over the years and became extremely friendly with them. One of those Indians was a Sioux named Benjamin Black-Elk whose father, Black-Elk, fought with Little-Big-Man in an attack on a wagon train (The Sixth Grandfather, Neihardt p. 170). In June 1876 Gen. Crook left Fort Fetterman with two regiments of Cavalry and two regiments of Infantry to join up with Gens. Terry and Gibbon (including Custer’s 7th Cavalry) to confront the hostile Indians. The column consisted of 120 wagons, 1,000 pack mules and stretched for over four miles. By the time they were camped on Goose Creek several days later, they had acquired a group of 261 Crow and Shoshone Indian scouts. The 175 Crow scouts were armed with 50-70 caliber Sharps carbines and the 86 Shoshone scouts were armed with 44 caliber Frank Wesson rifles. When the Sioux attacked the column, Crazy Horse killed a Crow scout with his hatchet and grabbed his Sharps carbine before it hit the ground. Little-Big-Man shot one of the Crow scouts but his carbine hit the ground, breaking the stock. Another one of the Sioux, One-That-Makes-Him-Walk and Little-Soldier killed two more Crow scouts and took their Sharps carbines. One-That-Makes-Him-Walk carried his Sharps carbine, SN 34621 through the Battle of Little Big Horn and surrendered it on Sept 5, 1876 at Slim Buttes as documented on pg 14 of Volume 4, Springfield Research Service Serial Numbers of US Martial Arms. This carbine, SN 34275, being so close to the identified carbine of One-That-Makes-Him-Walk is almost certainly one that was issued to Gen. Crook’s scouts. Black-Elk related that Little-Big-Man carried a Sharps carbine at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Slim Buttes and Wolf Mountain and surrendered on May 5, 1877 with Crazy Horse but was allowed to keep his carbine since he had signed up to be a scout. He remained a scout into 1879 and then joined the Pine Ridge Police force. He never turned in his carbine and many years later it was sold by his family. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being an overall dark plummy/brown patina; stock has a crack back of the top tang, shows very heavy wear and abuse with a deep, dark hand worn patina and a deep worn groove on the left side of the buttstock probably from saddle wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-49325 JR533 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2246

2247
$20,125.00

SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE THAT BELONGED TO CHIEF HOLLOW-HORN-BEAR USED AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN.

SN 375. Cal. 56-50. Standard early Spencer carbine with 20″ bbl, rectangular base front sight and Spencer 900 yard carbine ladder Spencer rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Bottom of stock has a recess where a sling swivel was attached and forearm has a recess where the bbl band keeper should be. Keeper & band are missing. Right side of buttstock has four deep notches that are about 5/8″ long. Consignor is a retired bridge and highway construction company owner from South Dakota who employed many local Native Americans over the years and became extremely friendly with them. He states that while working on a highway project in Todd County, South Dakota, on the Rosebud Reservation he met Albert White Hat who was the grandson of Chief Hollow-Horn-Bear. He told that his grandfather had taken a Spencer “rifle” at the Fetterman Battle and that he remembered the SN “375” because it was so short. He stated that he wished he had been able to keep it but his grandmother sold it in 1915 to a local rancher during a hard time. Hollow-Horn-Bear used this carbine later at the Wagon Box fight on Aug. 1, 1867 and the Yellowstone Battle on Aug. 4, 1873 and loaned it to Two Eagles for the Rosebud Battle with Gen. Crook June 17, 1876. He reportedly retrieved his Spencer and used it at the Little Big Horn against Custer. After each battle he filed a notch on the stock. He surrendered with a group of Brule Sioux late in 1876 at the Spotted Tail Agency in Nebraska and was moved to the Rosebud Agency in 1877. He did not turn in his Spencer but used it later as the Head of Indian Police at Rosebud Agency. He became Chief of the tribe and in 1905 attended Theodore Roosevelt’s Inauguration. In 1913 he led a group of Indians in the Inaugural Parade for President Woodrow Wilson. The Fetterman Fight, also known as the Fetterman Massacre which the Indians called “Battle of the Hundred in the Hand” occurred on Dec. 21, 1866 when a wood train was attacked by Crazy Horse and 40 warriors. The Commander of Fort Phil Kearny, Wyoming sent out Capt. Fetterman of the 18th Infantry with 49 troops to relieve the wood train. They were also accompanied by troops from Company C of the 2nd Cavalry, consisting of 27 mounted soldiers and two civilians. The cavalry was armed with Spencer carbines and the infantry with Springfield muzzle loaders. Undoubtedly this carbine was captured from one of the 2nd Cavalry troopers. This type of Spencer was shipped in Aug. 1865 and the first shipment was sent to Fort Kearny through the Omaha Depot (see Spencer Repeating Firearms, Marcot). PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with the metal an overall dark brown patina. Stock has some deterioration around the buttplate with nicks, dings & scratches; forearm shows heavy saddle wear and overall the wood shows a heavy hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-49329 JR534 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2247

2248
$6,325.00

RARE FRANK WESSON 1ST TYPE 2-TRIGGER SINGLE SHOT CARBINE USED BY SHOSHONE SCOUT & CAPTURED AT BATTLE OF THE ROSEBUD BY ONE OF THE CHEYENNE WARRIORS.

SN 5182. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24″ oct bbl, matching numbered dovetail front sight and 2-leaf 3-aperture rear sight graduated 100-200-300 yards. Top flat of bbl, over chamber area has the standard patent markings along with “B. KITTREDGE & CO. / CINCINNATI O” marking of that Ohio company who sold several hundred of these carbines to the government. Bottom of the bbl has a dovetail with a sling swivel base and bottom tang has the hole for a sling swivel. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and carbine style buttplate. Right side of buttstock is decorated with ten 1/4″ brass tacks. In June 1876 Gen. Crook left Fort Fetterman with two regiments of Cavalry and two regiments of Infantry to join up with Gens. Terry and Gibbon (including Custer’s 7th Cavalry) to confront the hostile Indians. The column consisted of 120 wagons, 1,000 pack mules and stretched for over four miles. By the time they were camped on Goose Creek, they had acquired a group of 261 Crow and Shoshone Indian scouts. The 175 Crow scouts were armed with 50-70 caliber Sharps carbines and the 86 Shoshone scouts were armed with 44 caliber Frank Wesson rifles. At the beginning of the fight Chief Two-Moons and White-Bull and their group of Cheyenne charged the Shoshone scouts. Two-Moons killed one of the scouts with his Henry rifle and Magpie-Eagle killed another and took his Frank Wesson rifle. White-Bull had dismounted when the Shoshone scouts charged and killed another with his Henry rifle. Little-Yellow-Man took that scout’s Frank Wesson rifle. Two other Cheyenne, Charlie-Corn and Bobtail-Horse rode down two other Shoshone scouts and killed them, taking their Frank Wesson rifles. All together there were eight of the Shoshones killed as detailed in Springfield Research Service, Serial Numbers of U.S. Martial Arms, Vol. 4, page 242. Four of those Frank Wesson guns are identified as “captured from Indians”. The SN of this carbine falls between those SNs, indicating that it is from the same shipment which lends credibility to this provenance. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the bbl, receiver, trigger guard & buttplate a smooth gray/brown patina; hammer shows an old repair. Stock has a couple of hairlines in the wrist and shows very heavy wear, possibly a replaced buttplate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine, dark in the grooves. 4-49324 JR539 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2248

2249
$8,625.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SADDLE RING CARBINE CAPTURED BY IRON-TAIL (DEWEY BEARD) AT THE BATTLE OF WOUNDED KNEE.

SN 138980. Cal. 45-50. Standard carbine with 22″ bbl, rectangular base front sight and 1200 yard ski jump rear sight marked on left side “R L”. Breech block & lockplate have standard markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with one band and sling bar & ring on left side. It has 2-pc trigger guard and carbine buttplate with trap. Consignor is a retired bridge and highway construction company owner from South Dakota who employed many local Native Americans over the years and became extremely friendly with them. He states that one of the primary Sioux Indians he became friendly with was Benjamin Black Elk who introduced him to Orville Francis Salway whose Sioux name was White Hills. Orville was a street artist in Keystone, South Dakota where consignor was introduced to him and where they had many conversations. One of the stories Mr. Salway related was about a Minneconjou Sioux whose Sioux name was Iron-Tail but went by the name Dewey Beard who reportedly had a Winchester that he had gotten at the Wounded Knee Massacre. Consignor states he verified this story in the book Voices of the American West: The Indian Interviews of Eli S. Ricker, 1903-1909, Volume 1, pp. 208-226. The story goes that after the Little Big Horn Iron-Tail fought again with Crazy Horse at Slim Buttes and then went into Canada with Sitting Bull. He surrendered in 1880 and was eventually sent to the Standing Rock Reservation with the other Sioux. On Dec. 15, 1890 when Sitting Bull was killed, the Indians did not know what to do, thinking they would all be rounded up and killed, joined Chief Big Foot to go join the Oglala Sioux at Pine Ridge Reservation under the protection of Chief Red Cloud. When they got to Porcupine Creek on Dec. 28th, the soldiers caught up with them and said they would have to follow the soldiers to Wounded Knee Creek where they camped for the night. The Indians were completely surrounded by soldiers with cannon. That evening they were told they had to turn in all their weapons, which they did but the soldiers weren’t satisfied and began tearing the camp apart looking for more weapons. The Indians became angry and someone fired a shot. The soldiers retaliated and Chief Big Foot was the first killed. Iron-Tail, in the confusion couldn’t find his family and the only weapon he had was his knife. He used the knife to kill a soldier and take his rifle, a Springfield carbine, along with a few cartridges. He slid down into a ravine after being wounded twice and came upon a badly wounded warrior who gave him a Winchester rifle and belt of cartridges. Shortly thereafter he found his mother, who was shooting at soldiers with a pistol but she was badly wounded and soon died. Iron-tail kept looking for his wife who he found dead, but his young son was still alive. He was shot again which broke his right arm so he grabbed the two rifles and began walking out of the ravine where his two brothers found him. He was treated by five Oglala Sioux but his son soon died. Iron-Tail went on to live on the Pine Ridge Reservation and gave the two rifles to Benjamin Black Elk for the Sioux weapons cache which the Indians thought they would need to recover their land. Consignor states that it is his belief that this is the carbine captured by Iron-Tail at Wounded Knee. He states that the SN falls within the range of those issued to the 7th Cavalry. See Springfield Research Center Serial Number of U.S. Martial Arms, Vol. 3, page 12. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall very dark brown patina with fine surface pitting and rust. Stock has a gouge on the left side, otherwise is sound with a very dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling and moderate pitting. 4-49331 JR538 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2249

2250
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SADDLE RING CARBINE CAPTURED FROM THE 6TH CAVALRY AT WHITE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA IN 1891.

SN 424967. Cal. 45-50. Standard 1884 carbine with 22″ bbl, rectangular base front sight and Buffington rear sight. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with single band and a sling bar & ring on the left side. Buttplate has a trap for a Springfield tool. This carbine’s serial number falls within the range of documented 6th Cavalry carbines that were turned in. See Springfield Research Center Serial Numbers of U.S. Martial Arms, Volume 3, page 11 and Volume 4, page 4 and Volume 2, page 10. According to an “after action report” by Corp. Cornelius C. Smith, about the Battle of White River on Jan. 1, 1891, he was a member of a 53-man escort of the 6th Cavalry for an Army supply train bound for the regimental camp at the Wounded Knee Creek battle site. When the column reached the White River it was not sufficiently frozen to allow the wagons to cross. When they stopped to search for another ford a band of about 300 Brule Sioux warriors attacked but were repeatedly repulsed. Company K was dispatched to push the Sioux back far enough so that another crossing could be found. When the Sioux were pushed back far enough the wagon train found a crossing where Little Grass Creek met the White River. Once across the soldiers set up a skirmish line across the river to allow Company K to rejoin the group. Company K survivors were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Sioux captured a number of Springfield carbines including this one. Later, after the battle, the carbines were given to Sioux Medicine Man Black Elk who had them painted black which represented victory. Reference http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~bruwn09481/voicewld/Black-Elk.html. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl retains about 20% blue around the rear sight with moderate to heavy rust forward of the forestock; in fact the blue may be black paint; receiver & breech block show fine pitting; hammer & lockplate also show heavy pitting as does the trigger guard & buttplate. Stock has a large loose chip back of the lockplate, otherwise is sound showing heavy use and is covered with what appears to be black paint. Mechanics are fine, worn very dark bore. 4-49328 JR537 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2250

2251
$17,250.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SADDLE RING CARBINE CAPTURED AT THE BATTLE OF THE ROSEBUD BY CHEYENNE INDIAN CALF.

SN 2294. Cal. 45-50. Standard 1873 carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight and long leaf carbine rear sight. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with one band and 2-pc trigger guard. Buttplate is orig 1873 style without trap and stock is orig 1873 style without recess under the buttplate. It also has a long wrist and low comb. Carbine has standard 1873 breech block and lockplate markings. Lockplate tumbler has only two clicks. Left side of stock is mounted with a sling bar & ring. This carbine was captured by a Cheyenne Indian named Calf at the Battle of the Rosebud. Calf and Chief Two Moons, along with their Cheyenne warriors, had pinned down a unit of the 3rd Cavalry. Calf, who had lost his weapons at the Powder River Fight, saw a soldier about to blow a bugle. He reportedly wanted the bugle and he and Black Horse charged straight through the soldiers with Black Horse killing one of the Shoshone scouts with his war club. Calf rode up to the bugler, grabbed the bbl of the trooper’s carbine, and hit him in the arm with his hatchet, but the soldier would not relinquish his carbine. Calf hit the soldier on the other arm twice and only then did he release the carbine. Calf grabbed for the bugle but couldn’t get it off the soldier’s neck. This story was related by Chief Two Moons during one of his many interviews about the Little Big Horn fight. The only bugler with the 3rd Cavalry in Company M at that fight was Elmer A. Snow who survived the fight with wounds in both arms. Snow was presented the Medal of Honor in October 1877 for bravery at the Rosebud fight. Page 163 of The .45-70 Springfield, Book, II, Frasca, states that this carbine falls within the serial range of carbines issued to the 3rd Cavalry. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal being a dark brown patina and light frosty rust; buttplate is moderately pitted. Stock is sound with a large gouge or cut below the lockplate and overall retains a cleaned, worn finish. Mechanics are fine, breech block shows heavy wear in the hinge; strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting toward the muzzle. 4-49330 JR536 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2251

2252
$0.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAP DOOR RIFLE LOST AT THE BATTLE OF WOLF MOUNTAIN AND CAPTURED BY SIOUX WARRIORS UNDER CRAZY HORSE.

SN 27448. Cal 45-70. Standard 1873 rifle with 32-1/2″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 1200 yard rear sight. Breech block has high arch and standard 1873 markings, as does the lockplate. Mounted in a 1-pc full length walnut stock with slotted head ramrod and two bands. Upper band has the stacking and sling swivel with corresponding sling swivel in the trigger guard. Buttplate is without trap. Consignor supplied information shows that this rifle was issued to Company D, 5th Infantry under Lt. Robert McDonald and was lost in the Battle of Wolf Mountain on January 8, 1877. Both the Sioux and Cheyenne reportedly were running low on ammunition and the leaders decided to move the main group of women and children to the Big Horn mountains about 60 miles south. Reportedly Crazy Horse sent a group of suicide warriors in an attempt to capture arms and ammunition which they apparently did. This rifle was given to Two Moons’ warriors to keep the soldiers occupied until dark so the rest of the warriors could escape. When Two Moons surrendered, this rifle was not turned in but was placed in the great Cheyenne weapons cache as recorded in Dr. Marquis’ diary. Dr. Thomas Bailey Marquis, in 1922 began his “Indian Diary”. Dr. Marquis became a trusted friend to many of the Little Big Horn Indian survivors who told him their stories about the battle which he recorded in many books and papers detailing these interviews. During these interviews he discovered that the Cheyenne had a great weapons cache which they had developed so that when the nations rose up again they would have the means to drive the whites from their hunting grounds. The location of this cache was known to very few, one of whom was Two Moons. Dr. Marquis purchased as many as 30 of these battle weapons and artifacts, some of which are on display at the Little Big Horn National Monument. He took meticulous notes, along with photographs and recorded the date and subject matter of each of these purchases. When he died in 1935 he left all of his materials to W.P. Moncure of Busby, Montana, which included the location of the Cheyenne cache. Moncure became good friends with Chief Two Moons and when Two Moons died had him reburied at Busby and erected a monument with a vault for Two Moons. In 1960 the vault was broken into and all of the materials stolen, including Dr. Marquis’ diary which also contained a list of SNs of captured weapons. As of this writing, the diary is not known. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall dark brown patina; stock is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very dark worn bore. 4-49323 JR543 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2252

2253
$2,587.50

SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE 1873 1ST MODEL.

SN 48352. 1st model carbines run in serial range up to about 50000 and this gun, being 48352, falls just under that and within a few thousand SN’s of guns that could have been used by Custer. This gun does conform to other 1st models with breech markings “Model 1863” over eagle head with arrows over “US”. Lock is marked with an eagle “US/SPRINGFIELD/1873”. The 22″ bbl is proofed with a “VP” and eagle head. Stock is inspected with a single cartouche “ESA” (E.S. Allin). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains strong traces of blue finish in protected areas, especially around breech and muzzle. Lock and breech are dark gray overall with areas of rust and pitting, partially obscuring the date and arsenal markings on lock as can be seen in photographs. Stock is sound and solid with a couple long hairline cracks on reverse side of buttstock. Cartouche is discernible though not especially crisp. Bottom of butt has a circle with “P” proof mark which is discernible and a rack number “B” over “5” is stamped on top of comb. Gun functions mechanically well. Bore exhibits good crisp rifling. 4-49885 JS159 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2253

2254
$1,380.00

MODEL 1879 US TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

SN 188315. Cal. 45-70. SN 188315. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with ski jump ladder rear sight marked “C” on left side. It has “1873” dated breech block without arrows or eagle and later flat lockplate marked with eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD”. It has an orig 1879 1-pc walnut stock with ghost of cartouche on left wrist. This is a nice example of an Indian war carbine in sound original condition with original finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 60% orig thinning blue finish. Breech retains strong traces of case colors and tang retains most of its case color. Lock plate is fairly smooth and gray overall with several areas of pitting but markings are still crisp as can be seen in photos. Trigger guard and bbl band retain most of their orig glossy blue finish with areas of staining and pitting. Stock is sound and solid though cartouche is very weak and barely discernible. There are scattered numbers stamped on various metal parts and stock of unknown purpose. Bore is smooth with crisp well-defined rifling. 4-50300 JS146 (800-1,200) – Lot 2254

2255
$2,587.50

M1886 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.

SN 340165. This gun once described as experimental is known to collectors now as the M1886 which was made with a 24″ bbl and a Buffington type 1884 sight marked “XC” on top of leaf with an almost full stock of tapered uncapped forend fastened by a single bbl band with wrap-around type upper swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with some blue color retained on lock and traces of case color on breech. Stock on this gun has been spliced about 9-1/2″ from forend tip. Stock exhibits numerous small dings, dents and scratches. An only outline of circular “P” proof is partially visible behind trigger guard. Mechanically gun functions well and has good discernible rifling. 4-49744 JS160 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2255

2256
$4,025.00

RARE EARLY REMINGTON MODEL 1865 ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL, SN 3.

SN 3. This is a fine example of a standard Model 1865 Rolling Block pistol that conforms to other known specimens with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, 50 cal rimfire. This early example has no frame markings but bbl is marked “REMINGTONS ILION.N.Y. PATd OCT.1 1861 NOV.15 1861”. SN 3 is found on bbl near frame and forestock has same number “3” penciled inside. This is a beautiful example retaining most of its orig finish which would be difficult to upgrade especially in a 1-digit SN. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% of its orig thinning blue finish; frame retains 80%+ case colors though some fading with areas of staining and pitting; hammer and breech are mostly smooth with staining and pitting and areas of shine; the spur trigger guard has areas of cleaning with a rotary tool; bore is mostly bright with strong crisp rifling; stocks retain most of their orig thin varnish, buttstock has numerous small dings and dents where the gun appears to have been used as a tack hammer. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-51843 JS127 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2256

2257
$3,565.00

FINE REMINGTON 1867 NAVY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL.

SN 6048. Cal. 50CF, 7″ rnd bbl with round base pinched blade front sight. Bbl at receiver is marked with anchor and inspector mark “I/H.E.”. Small rolling block receiver has usual markings on lower left side of frame and “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. USA/PAT. MAY 30 NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866”. Lower right side is inspected “P / F.C.W.” Left side of grip finds a cartouche “FCW”. SN 6048 is found on bottom of bbl forward of stock. Gun was not further disassembled to check for matching numbers however gun appears orig and authentic retaining most of its orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95%+ thin blue finish; frame, trigger guard and breech retain most of their muted case color finish; hammer retains bright orig fire blue that is about 60-70% intact; grips are sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents retaining hand worn patina over orig oiled finish; someone has personalized gun with their initials and the date “1888” scratched into butt. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny with crisp, like new rifling. 4-51844 JS126 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2257

2258
$3,162.50

REMINGTON MODEL 1871 ARMY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL.

SN 4079. THis is a very fine example of the popular Army Rolling Block pistol in like new condition retaining most all its brilliant bright colors that would be hard to upgrade. This gun conforms to other examples with 8″ bbl and frame marked “REMINGTONS ILION,N.Y. U.S.A./PAT.MAY 30 NOV.15TH, 1864 APRIL 17TH,1866”. Left side of frame is also stamped with a large “P” & “S”. Inspector cartouche “CRS” is found on left side of buttstock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 98% bright blue finish with minor reductions at muzzle; frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain 95%+ bright case colors with balance silver/gray; there is a hairline crack on right side of frame about 1/2″ long; hammer and breech block are finished bright and retain 95%+ orig luster; stocks are sound and solid with several small gashes, dents and dings; cartouche is bright and crisp as can be seen in photos; bore is bright and shiny. 4-51845 JS128 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2258

2259
$21,850.00

MEDIUM SIZED COFFIN HANDLE BOWIE THAT BELONGED TO TOM CUSTER TAKEN AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN.

Medium sized English Bowie with 7-1/2″ flat ground blade with 4″ back grind, 11-3/4″ overall. Handguard is nickel silver 3/16″ thick and elliptical in shape. Handle is coffin shaped from two slabs of ivory secured with six steel pins and with a nickel silver frame and ferrule. This knife was taken from Tom Custer’s boot after he had been killed at the Little Big Horn by Monahseetah, a Sioux woman who had allegedly been the mistress of George Custer in 1869 at Fort Supply, Oklahoma Territory. She allegedly bore him a son she named Yellow Bird, a boy of fair complexion and light colored hair. At the end of the battle one of the warriors, Dives-Backward, was looking for horses and rode by two women “who were standing over a dead soldier-chief. It was Mahwissa, Chief Two-Kettles’ sister and Monahseetah, Chief Two-Kettles’ daughter. They were accompanied by a young light haired boy named Yellow Bird. The women were crying “Ouches” over the body, a name given to Custer by Two-Kettles which means “Creeping Panther”. Dives-Backward stopped his horse and heard Mahwissa talking to the dead soldier-chief. She said “only one thing will we do” and then she took a bone sewing awl from her belt, bent over the body and jammed the sewing awl into his ears. Then she said “so that you, Long Hair, the creeping panther, will hear better in the spirit land. Many told you and you must not have heard that if you break your word of peace promise, the everywhere spirit would surely cause you to be killed”. It was reported that earlier in the day Monahseetah had stopped White-Cow-Bull from cutting off this dead soldier’s finger for his ring. In an interview of White-Cow-Bull, he verified that he saw Monaseetah on the battlefield guarding Custer’s body and witnessed the other woman driving the awl into Custer’s ears. Dives-Backward said that the women were covered with the blood of Tom Custer, George Custer’s brother. Apparently Tom Custer had treated the two women badly at Fort Supply during the Winter of 1869 and they took their revenge. Monahseetah had taken a turnip masher club and crushed Tom Custer’s head in. She took his Bowie knife from the sheath in his boot, then the two women cut Tom Custer’s body apart so he could not make it to the spirit world. The women’s brother & father, Chief Two-Kettles, had been killed so they were taken in by two other families and all surrendered in May 1877 at Red Cloud Agency in Nebraska. Monahseetah kept the knife and passed it on in her family. Consignor purchased it directly from a family member. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Blade is nearly full length, shows evidence of having been sharpened and has heavy pitting as though it had been buried for a long time; ivory handle has numerous age lines with a dull ivory patina. 4-49348 JR540 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2259

2260
$2,300.00

HAND MADE HATCHET THAT BELONGED TO A LAKOTA SIOUX HE-DOG WHO WAS AT THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIG HORN.

Unusual hatchet with hand forged blade 8-1/4″ long including shank. Blade is 1/4″ thick x 1″ wide at the handle with the 6-1/4″ blade below the handle and flares to 2-3/4″ at the bottom. Blade shows heavy use and has five 3/16″ holes toward the bottom. Blade is mounted in a very old, bug eaten handle that is 15″ long and flares to a knob on the front end that is about 2-1/4″ at the widest point. Consignor is a retired bridge and highway construction company owner from South Dakota who employed many local Native Americans over the years and became extremely friendly with them. One of these Indians, a Lakota Sioux named Black-Elk, related the story about He-Dog’s hatchet. He-Dog participated in the battle and used this hatchet toward the end of the fight to kill soldiers. The holes in the blade are the “life mark” of He-Dog and are in a pattern he used on his war garments and represents the five major battles he fought in: The Fetterman Fight, December 21, 1866; Yellowstone, August 4, 1873; Rosebud, June 17, 1876; Greasy Grass (Little Big Horn), June 25, 1876 and Wolf Mountain, January 8, 1877. He-Dog was a recognized warrior at the Little Big Horn at age 36. After he surrendered at Fort Keough he was assigned to the Standing Rock Agency with Sitting Bull and later transferred to the Pine Ridge Agency where he lived out his life an died in 1936 at age 96. Benjamin Black-Elk told consignor that He-Dog was an old man when he knew him but still had a clear mind up until his death. Accompanied by a large photograph 16-1/2″ x 9-1/2″ which depicts five Indian Chiefs, their wives, a child and another Indian woman, all in full-dress regalia in front of the Union Pacific Railway station in Mandan, ND. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Poor to fair. Blade is dark and rusty with damaged cutting edge; handle is very old and dry with severe bug damage and a fine hand worn patina. 4-49346 JR532 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2260

2261
$11,500.00

FINE HAND MADE HUNTING KNIFE WHICH LEGEND STATES BELONGED TO GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER.

This knife was given to William F. Haight, the Monroe, MI Fire Chief by George Custer’s brother, Neven, in 1906 with the story that it had belonged to Gen. Custer and that it had been made from a file by Elija F. Frasier for Gen. Custer. A very famous picture of Gen. Custer, taken August 1874 during the Black Hills expedition, depicts Gen. Custer with three Indian scouts and a white scout in front of a tent with two large dog sin the foreground and Gen. Custer’s rifle alongside with a knife and a sheath that resembles, and probably is, the handle on the knife being sold here. This is a medium sized thin blade hunting knife with 6-7/16″ slight clip point blade, 1″ at the handguard with 1/8″ thick oval steel handguard and handle made from one piece of elkhorn stag secured with two iron pins. Overall length 10-5/8″. Handle has a thick copper ferrule at the handguard that is decorated with a variety of zig-zag engraved symbols referred to as “rocker engraved”. The interpretation of one symbol is “soldier kill my horse”; another “soldier horse I ride”; another “soldier fight hard my brother and father”; a fourth “my brother and father kill soldier they thought I dead I no dead brother give me horse”; and final “my dead horse”. Consignor, who is a retired bridge and highway construction company owner from South Dakota, who employed many local Native Americans over the years, and became extremely friendly with them, states that he has studied these symbols and has interpreted them as Indian markings applied by a Santee Sioux Indian named Gray-Earth-Track. Gray-Earth-Track was at the Little Big Horn camped with the Sansarc Sioux when the battle began. Gray-Earth-Track mounted his horse and chased a single soldier on a sorrel horse riding east across the deep Coulee. He was about to club the soldier when the soldier turned and shot Gray-Earth-Track’s horse with a pistol. As his horse was falling, he grabbed the soldier, pulling him off his horse and the two men rolled over and over with Gray-Earth-Track being knocked unconscious. When he awoke, he found that his brother and father had killed the soldier and were shooting arrows into his body. His brother, White-Earth-Track, caught the soldier’s sorrel horse which had a blaze face and four white stockings and gave it to Gray-Earth-Track to replace the one killed. This horse still had the soldier’s saddle bags in which the warriors found field glasses, a hunting knife, a leather map case and some personal items. By this time, they noticed that the shooting had stopped so they rode toward the battlefield and when they arrived they saw that women and children were stripping the soldiers and mutilating their bodies. They didn’t stay around and returned to camp. Later that night they left with Sitting Bull for Canada. In a 1923 interview of Spotted-Bear, a Hunkpapa Sioux, by Judge Frank Zahn, Spotted-Bear stated that he had seen Gray-Earth-Track riding a sorrel horse with blaze face and white stockings in Sitting Bull’s camp in Manitoba (source information: Camp, Custer and the Little Big Horn, Hardoff). Apparently the soldier’s body was discovered a whole year later by Gen. Miles east of the battlefield and forensically confirmed to have been the body of 2 Lt. Henry Moore Harrington of Company C 7th Cavalry. It is believed that Custer had ordered Harrington to ride to Major Reno for help and that the only horse available was Custer’s horse “Vic”. Gray-Earth-Track surrendered at Fort Keough in 1881 and at that time relinquished Custer’s leather map case. The story of the knife being given to Fire Chief Haight is recounted on pg 91 of Custer Legends, Frost. Dr. Lawrence A. Frost of Monroe, Michigan, a preeminent authority on anything Custer, owned what was probably the most extensive collections of Custer artifacts & relics ever assembled and authored 13 books, mostly about Custer’s life. Apparently consignor and Dr. Frost became close acquaintances through their mutual interest in Custer memorabilia and Indian history. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Blade is well worn with fine pitting; stag handle is equally well worn; copper ferrule has a dark copper patina. 4-49349 JR531 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2261

2262
$1,725.00

SMALL HOMEMADE INDIAN SCALPING KNIFE.

Unusual knife with 6″ curved blade mounted in a crown stag handle, held in place with solder or pewter. Butt of handle in inlaid with an Indian head penny dated 1862. Penny appears to be secured in place with a crystallized resin of some sort, possibly horn or hoof glue used by the Indians. Blade has numerous dents and dings which consignor states were probably created during the Sioux Ghost Dance. During this dance, which was outlawed by the whites, warriors would clash their weapons together such as a hatchet and knife, which could cause such damage to the blades. The stag handle, near the crown buttcap, is covered in a reddish finish that is probably oil and ochre applied to their weapons to represent “blood of the Messiah”. Consignor speculates that the knife was made after the Little Big Horn but was told that the coin came from the battle. PROVENANCE: Wendell Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Blade shows hand sharpening and overall is a dark blackish patina with numerous dents and dings; handle shows moderate wear with some red staining around the crown and in some of the recesses. 4-49347 JR530 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2262

2263
$6,900.00

CAVALRY SABER WITH “CUSTER BATTLEFIELD” ATTRIBUTION.

This is a typical Civil War-Indian War era Cavalry saber dated and inspected 1863 probably made my Ames though the makers mark is not discernible. Accompanying sword has a vintage linen tag with ink inscription which reads “SWORD & SCABBARD FOUND ON THE…CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BY W. LASLEY WHO HELPED TO BURY THE DEAD”. Consignor could provide no additional provenance but we have little doubt the tag is contemporary to the era and the ink inscription though dark now and hard to read is correct. William W. Lasley was a memeber of the Co. K 7th US cavalry with Custer! Whether or not this particular sword was actually truly associated with this tag may require more research but the sword is quite typical of other swords used by Custer and his men. CONDITION: Sword is average for other surviving Civil War-Indian War surviving calvary sabers. Blade is bright with old cleaning with good discernible date and inspector marks. Brass hilt has dark brass patina. Sword retains its orig leather grip wrap but only one strand twisted wire is retained. Scabbard is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. 4-51032 JS220 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 2263

2263a
$0.00

LEATHER COVERED PAYMASTER’S CHEST OF LT. EDWARD S. GODFREY, 7TH CAVALRY PAYMASTER UNDER GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER.

This box was found many years ago when a family from North Dakota was contracted to demolish derelict buildings on old Fort Abraham Lincoln. It was found in a boarded up section of a wall along with a number of documents still in possession of that family. Consignor states he purchased this box directly from descendants of the family members who tore down the old buildings. Unusual leather covered trunk that resembles a modern-day tackle box that is 9-1/2″ high by about 9″ wide and 16″ long covered in brown leather with clamshell top that opens evenly to expose two sets of five trays that telescope outward. Trays are made of plated steel and have a hole in each end. Top of the box has three brass snap latches, which are marked “EAGLE LOCK CO / TERRYVILLE, CONN” surrounding “U.S.A.”. Top center has a leather covered handle. One side of the top is inlaid with a 3-5/8″ by 1-5/8″ brass plaque inscribed “LT. EDWARD SETTLE GODFREY / PAYMASTER / FORT LINCOLN”. This plaque is possibly not as old as the box. This is allegedly the paymaster’s box used by Lt. Godfrey to pay the troops of the 7th Cavalry on May 17, 1876, the evening of the day they left Fort Lincoln which trip culminated in the fiasco at Little Big Horn. Commanding Gen. Terry had directed that the troops not be paid before leaving on the campaign to prevent drunkenness, disease and desertion, so after they had traveled about 14 miles they stopped in the afternoon on the Heart River and Lt. Godfrey disbursed the payroll which amounted to more than $24,000. Presumably most of this money was taken by the Indians after the battle when they stripped the bodies of the fallen troopers. The money, along with a large supply of weapons and ammunition was reportedly ultimately placed in the great Sioux cache at a later date and never knowingly recovered. Lt. Godfrey survived Little Big Horn and remained in the Army until forced by age to retire in 1907 as a Brigadier General at age 88. He won the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana in September 1877 fighting the Nez Perce, served throughout the remainder of the Indian wars and the Spanish-American War. PROVENANCE: Wendall Grangaard Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Both bottom edges of the box show damage and leather loss, otherwise the leather covering is only dried and shows wear with moderate to heavy soil and blue paint splatters; interior is intact and shows use and heavy soil. 4-49318 JR541 (10,000-50,000) – Lot 2263a

2264
$31,625.00

CONFEDERATE “LEECH & RIDGON” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED TO LT. ERNEST PORTIS, 42ND ALABAMA.

This classic pattern foot officer’s sword with “CS” cast in guard was most likely made by Leech & Ridgon in Columbus, Mississippi while Lt. Portis was stationed in Columbus between June and September of 1862. Portis no doubt had this sword when he, along with other members of the 42nd and the 2nd Texas, assaulted Ft. Robinett at the Battle of Corinth, taking 50% casualties, where Portis was wounded. Portis returned to service after his wounding and stayed in the service in various capacities. He was captured in April 1865 at Claiborne, Alabama. Portis survived the war and worked as a physician until his death in 1903. A large portfolio accompanies this sword detailing Portis’ history and further provenance on this sword. Portis lead quite an interesting life after serving in his father’s regiment. His post war history is just as interesting and intriguing with his time as a physician and his romances in the deep South. Portis was buried on his property in Vancleave, Mississippi. Very rare are Leech & Ridgon with fully etched blades such as this. Recent information has shown that Jacob Faser was working in Columbus, Mississippi in this time frame and no doubt was the finest etcher and sword detailer in the Confederacy. Most of the handful of fully etched Leech & Ridgon swords seem to be generated in this time frame in Columbus, Mississippi. This sword in our opinion is the finest example of a Leech & Ridgon foot officer’s sword known, especially with such provenance and condition. PROVENANCE: Lt. E.A. Portis, John Hammer, James C. Harris. CONDITION: Fine overall, 29″ blade is gray/white overall, retaining much of its orig luster with scattered areas of staining. 16″ etched floral patterns contain a 5″ panel “LIEUt. ERNEST PORTIS 42 ALA. REGT”. Brass hilt, scabbard mounts retain a smooth well patina surface. Leather grip is complete with most of its orig luster. Twisted brass wire wrap is also complete and tight. Scabbard body is sound and solid though ring mounts are all loose from apparent shrinkage of orig leather scabbard. Scabbard mounts have a classic pedestal ring mount and scalloped edges unique to this manufacturer. 8-76342 JS236 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2264

2265
$33,350.00

FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

This is possibly the finest standard model E.J. Johnston foot officer’s sword known. Blade is bright and frosty with full maker’s mark and a large “CS” etched on blade. Scabbard is perfect, as is the hilt and grip. At one time had a tag that said “Captain Munson”. This tag is now missing and there was no further attribution. Regardless, if you wanted the finest E.J. Johnston in orig scabbard, this is it. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Collection; Southern collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. 29-3/4″ blade is white/bright with much orig luster and scattered staining and pitting. Two 7-1/2″ etched panels contain floral and geometric decoration with a large “C.S” and maker’s mark “E.J. JOHNSTON & CO., MACON, GA.” Grip is unique to E.J. Johnston, being highly polished and blackened wood. Grip is wrapped with its orig twisted copper wire which is slightly loose. Distinctive brass hilt and pommel are foliate decorated, with rich patina. Orig leather scabbard is sewn on the back with two incised parallel lines running length of scabbard. Leather body is sound and solid with one weak area at drag. There is scuffing and flaking of the orig black dyed surface, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is mounted with high copper scabbard mounts and thin brass ring mounts and brass blade to drag; mounts are loose due to shrinkage of leather. Scabbard mounts exhibit rich patinas with brass portion matching colors of the hilt. 8-76341 JS235 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2265

2266
$23,000.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: As noted in the catalog the sword was in Corky Huey’s collection; that was approximately 20 years ago. More recently it was in the collection of a private southern collector.

RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, GOODY & JONES.

Little is known about the firm of Goody & Jones of London, however London newspaper advertisements do show advertisements by Goody & Jones of 40 Pall Mall offering military goods including Confederate uniforms and regalia. These ads appear early in the war, in 1862. This is the only surviving or known sword by this retailer and may have been their salesman sample as it is so spectacular. The iron basket hilt incorporates a 1-3/4″ high Confederate drooped wing eagle with “CSA” engraved on its breast surmounted below a ribbon of 11 stars, representing the 11 Confederate states. The 32″ straight blade is intricately etched with floral and geometrical motifs with a central panel on either side of a Confederate battle flag attached on a flag pole. The grip is covered with sharkskin with the highest grade triple silver wire wrap. The entire hilt, backstrap and scabbard are silver-plated. This is a truly wonderful unique and high conditioned Confederate officer’s sword that would grace the finest institutional or collection display. PROVENANCE: C.A. Huey, Southern collection CONDITION: The blade is in excellent condition, retaining most all of its orig luster and polish. The orig protective washer is intact and the pristine silver-plated surface is visible where this washer lifts up. The balance of plating on hilt and scabbard has a mottled and eroded look due to rust and pitting beneath the silver. Sharkskin grip is complete as is the silver twisted wire. 8-76344 JS234 (17,500-25,500) – Lot 2266

2267
$12,650.00

RARE CONFEDERATE REGULATION NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.

This regulation dolphin head officer’s sword was made by Mole in England and agent marked “COURTNEY & TENNENT CHARLESTON SC”. This sword exhibits a 30-1/2″ blade and is 35-1/2″ overall. Blade has etched panels on each side, measuring 16″ containing elements including cotton boles and patriotic motifs of crossed cannons over a fluted anchor and a Confederate first national flag over a fluted anchor. The guilted brass hilt has guard decorated in cotton plants with a central oval vignette about 1-3/4″ tall of the Confederate naval device a fluted anchor super-imposed over crossed cannon barrels. The shark skin handle is wrapped in triple wire wrap with a backstrap emulating a serpent’s body which terminates into a pommel characterized as a dolphin or a sea serpent. This rare pattern is unique to the Confederacy and specimens rarely come to market. CONDITION: Blade overall is grey/brown with discernible etching, scattered staining and pitting. Blade has numerous small nicks in cutting edge. Hilt backstrap and folding languette have mustard colored patina where 30-40% gold plate is missing. Folding languette is loose only partially held in place as hinge has come partially loose from hilt with an old 1/2″ blob of lead attached to one end. Sharkskin grip is sound, solid, well-fit with some wear to high spots. Wire is mostly intact though the single wire double wrap is missing from top 2 of 7 loops. 4-49541 JS56 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2267

2268
$0.00

HALF HORSE-HALF ALLIGATOR IVORY MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE.

This is a popular large Sheffield Bowie knife made for the American market measuring 14-1/2″ overall with the blade almost 10″ and over 1-1/2″ wide and almost 1/4″ thick. Knife is made and marked on ricasso “J. WOODHOUSE/MANUFACTURER/SHEFFIELD”. Knife is accompanied by a German silver mounted brown leather scabbard. The half alligator-half horse motif was made famous in Davy Crockett’s Almanac, first published in 1835, characterizing fierce American frontiersmen of that era. This popular motif is most popular among American Bowie collectors. This is a good example with scarce ivory slab mounts. CONDITION: Blade is gray/white with old cleaning and pitting; maker’s mark is crisp and easily discerned; knife overall is sound and solid. The accompanying scabbard is about 1-1/2″ longer than blade but fits knife snugly and scabbard mounts have similar color and patina to pommel. Ivory slabs are fairly well fit with age patina 4-50428 JS117 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2268

2269
$2,875.00

CIVIL WAR SIGNED BUCK BROTHERS BOWIE KNIFE WITH RARE AMBROTYPE OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WEARING BUCK BROTHERS KNIFE.

You are bidding on a beautiful Buck Brothers knife with a 7-3/4″ clip-point blade. Blade is marked “Buck Brothers/Cast Steel”, however the marking is only partially discernible as can be seen in photographs. The blade is in beautiful condition showing much of its orig finish and luster. The accompanying scabbard is tooled leather covered tin, missing its belt loop. The classic Buck Brothers rosewood shaped grip has three German silver studs and German silver ferrule over a 2-1/2″ brass cross guard. The Buck Brothers of Worcester, Mass made some of the best Civil War era fighting knives. Their knives appear of Sheffield style and quality due to the fact that John, Charles and Richard Buck were born and learned their cutlery trade in Sheffield, England before immigrating to America. Accompanying this fine knife is a 1/6 plate ambrotype showing a young recruit with a Mass-style militia buckle and a Buck Brothers knife on his belt. The image has a SMALL halo around edges of matte that protrude into the subject’s face but detail is still good. CONDITION: Knife is excellent and is an outstanding example. 8-87605 JS35 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2269

2270
$3,450.00

RARE CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE.

You are bidding on a rare form with possibly only one other example known of a Sheffield Bowie with finely etched 3″ panel “CALIFORNIA KNIFE”. The maker is marked on ricasso “I PREFER/WF JACKSON/SHEFFIELD”. This knife measures 13″ overall with the blade just over 8-1/2″, over 1-1/2″ wide and over 1/4″ thick with a most unusual 3-1/4″ sharpened false edge and deeply cut notch in top of blade behind false edge. Norm Flayderman in his monumental text, The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, shows same blade form with notch with another California motif “Good as gold”. Mr. Flayderman also has in his personal collection an identical California knife, though not maker marked. CONDITION: Knife is very good overall with gray/bright blade. Etched panel is excellent in deep relief and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Maker mark is only partially discerned as can be seen in photos from either old cleaning or light stamping. Solid brass grip has two wood slabs (possibly rosewood) retained by three large silver plated brass central pins and five perimeter brass pins that were once silver plated also. 4-50399 JS116 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2270

2271
$4,600.00

WONDERFUL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIG. GENERAL LAWRENCE GRAHAM.

This is a beautiful sword with a massive cruciform guard in the form of a heraldic spread wing eagle. This sword measures 39″ overall with a 31-1/2″ two sided blade with etched floral and geometric patterns with a central fuller. Grip is sharkskin with a knight’s head pommel and a solid brass scabbard with raised relief mounts with human hands used as sword ring attachments. The sword was made by & marked on ricasso by Coulau of Klingenthal, France where many of the great 19th century and earlier sword blades were made. Sword is inscribed on scabbard between top mounts “To Brig. Gen’l L.P. Graham from his staff January 1, 1862”. This sword is in beautiful condition retaining original gold wash on mounts and blade retains much of its original muster. General Graham was born in Virginia in 1815 and graduated from West Point and had a long military career. Even though a Southerner, Graham fought for the Union cause after being an officer in the Seminole Wars in Florida and the Mexican War. When the Civil War began Graham was a major in the regular army but almost immediately was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and was in charge of a brigade by the end of 1861. In the March of 1862 General Graham was a Division Commander in the 4th Army Corps. General Graham directed his division at the siege of Yorktown but became ill and was given less strenuous duties in St. Louis and Annapolis. General Graham retired from military service in December 1870 and spent his last 35 years (living to ripe old age of 90) as a Shakespearean scholar outliving his wife and his sons, one of which was also a West Point graduate, who are also buried with him at Arlington National Cemetery. CONDITION: Sword is in very good condition overall. Inscription is easily read as can be seen in photos. Brass scabbard, mounts, cross guard, and pommel all have good yellow brass patina with traces of gilt in their background. Chain connecting guard and pommel is missing but is easily replaced if wanted. Blade retains much of its original luster especially in etched panels with pitting and staining especially near tip. There is a leather sleeve that accompanies this sword which has protected its scabbard for many years. Sleeve is in poor condition being highly scuffed, worn, and a hole at the bottom and others in body. 4-49197 JS73 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 2271

2272
$4,600.00

HORSTMANN SILVER GRIPPED CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

You are bidding on a beautiful high-grade Civil War officer’s sword sold by “W.H. Hortsmann & Sons, Philadelphia” and so marked on the ricasso. This beautiful sword has a shark skin scabbard with high relief embossed figural mounts, high relief casting on pommel and hilt and a deluxe sheet silver engraved grip with presentation which reads “Presented to Lieut. A.M. Clarke by his company as a token of confidence and respect.” A quick search of Civil War soldier database produces no A.M. Clarks but we do find an A.M. Clark who was from Philadelphia and was a lieutenant in the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry originally out of Philadelphia which makes him a likely recipient of this sword. The 67th Pennsylvania was originally part of the 8th Army Corp but joined the Army at Potomac in mid-1863 and took part in many of the actions in Virginia starting with Winchester, VA in June of 1863, ending at Appomattox in April of 1865. Aspah M. Clark was appointed lieutenant July 27, 1863 and was with the unit through end of war. More research should probably be done to ascertain history of Mr. Clark. Regardless, this is a scarce pattern of American Civil War foot officer’s sword with beautiful engraved silver grip and shark skin scabbard with relief mount, unique to Horstmann of Phildelphia. CONDITION: Sword is very good overall. 31-1/2″ blade is gray/white overall with 18″ etched patriotic panels on each side; protective cloth washer is still partially retained; brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt which is very strong in protected areas of relief on hilt and figural panels on scabbard mounts. Drag and middle mount are missing their retaining screws otherwise sword is complete and orig. 4-50430 JS103 (3,750-5,750) – Lot 2272

2273
$3,737.50

AMES MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND MODEL 1840 NAVAL CUTLASS.

You are bidding on a nice pair of Mexican War era military short swords made by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Mass. Artillery Short Sword is dated 1833, marked “US” and inspected. The Naval Cutlass is dated 1846 and inspected. These Naval Cutlasses are difficult to find in nice condition with discernible markings and this is a nice pair of the Naval and Army regulation “Short Swords” of that era. These popular swords made prior to the Mexican War most likely saw service through the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: The Artillery Short Sword is very good to fine overall with good discernible markings on blade and hilt as can be seen in photos. The blade is grey/bright overall with old sharpening and several nicks in cutting edge; scabbard is sound and solid though there is a bend in leather at drag and drag is missing 1 of its 4 attachment pins. The Naval Cutlass has similar patina to brass of artillery short sword hilt and scabbard mounts with brass retaining yellow patina with old cleaning; the blade on the Cutlass shows old cleaning and tool marks with staining and pitting; markings are discernible but light on blade as can be seen in photos; scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and cracking to re-dyed leather body. 4-51888 JS93 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2273

2274
$21,850.00

RARE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS TRYON CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN NSN. .69 cal. This particular gun is pictured in a 1958 Albuquerque, NM newspaper article. This gun is consigned by the son of the man holding the gun in this article. This particular arm has been highly counterfeited over the years and it is nice to see a real example here. We have no doubt this is an original and authentic specimen with all the proper characteristics showing no restoration other than the addition of a top jaw and screw to lock plate. George Moller, in his definitive book ‘American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II’ (page 436-437)states: “Known examples are of the Model 1816 (Type III) configuration. The lockplate is stamped ‘TRYON’ and ‘PHILADa’ in two vertical lines behind the cock. Forward of the cock is a large five-pointed star with an asterisk in the middle, over ‘TEXAS’ in block letters. The barrel’s upper left quadrant is stamped ‘P’ over ‘GF’. The stock’s left breech flat is stamped with a script ‘V’ over ‘GF’ in an oval cartouche. These are the marks of U.S. Inspector George Flegal. However, the last known inspection of U.S. contract shoulder arms by him was accomplished in 1821 or 1822. The presence of George Flegal’s inspection marks stamped into the Texas muskets has raised a number of interesting questions. Flegal was a U.S. inspector who inspected arms contracted for the federal government. How did these state contract muskets come to be stamped with his federal inspection marks? Perhaps there was some as-yet-unknown federal involvement in the procurement of these arms for Texas. It might also be speculated that Tryon, or the Republic of Texas, somehow obtained Flegal’s stamping dies and used them. It is not known when Flegal left federal service, where he went thereafter, or when he died.” Recent research shows George Flegal as being born about 1785 and death in 1856, his obituary can be found in the Philadelphia Inquirer September 1856. Flegal lived in the Northern Liberties Ward of Philadelphia and was listed in its “Committee of Vigilance” till his death. Flegal was paid by Henry Deringer in April 1833 for inspection of 500 Indian Trade guns. So we know Flegal was active after his US Armory tenure in 1822. No doubt as a contract inspector among being in the dry goods business, he no doubt inspected the Tryon Texas contract muskets about 1840 in Philadelphia and probably inspected others that will be noted in future. (Our thanks to Georger Moller for posing this mystery of Mr. Flegal’s inspection – now solved by ace genealogist and researcher). This gun conforms to other known guns by this manufacturer with the same inspector on bbl as noted on other examples by Mr. Moller. These guns are rarely offered in original configuration and this example is among the few with any provenance at all. CONDITION: Stock on this gun is sound and solid with numerous small scuffs, dents & scratches giving it a weathered and as-found appearance. Cartouche ‘GF/V’ is only partially discernible on tail of stock flat opposite lock but ‘P/GF’ inspector on bbl is crisp and easily discerned. The bbl has old pounding at muzzle and a small hairline crack and has been cleaned and retains a gray/bright color overall as does the remainder of the hardware. Traces of orig brown finish are found on hammer, butt plate, trigger guard and two bbl bands. The rear sling swivel is broken off as can be seen in photos. Markings on gun are excellent and well-defined. Most parts of gun contain matching internal assembly numbers, cryptics, and letters including bbl bands, bbl, stock and lock furniture. The top jaw and screw are replaced exhibiting different color and appearance. Otherwise, gun appears authentic and unaltered. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore is fairly smooth with considerable pitting. 4-51023 JS172 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2274

2275
$11,800.00

RARE CONFEDERATE READ & WATSON RIFLE.

SN 719. Cal. .52. 32-3/4” rnd bbl. This rifle has been identified as a J. B. Barrett product in the past in several texts, but recent scholarship has shown that they were actually made by N. T. Read and John T. Watson of Danville, VA (see Murphy & Madaus). Possibly as many as 1000 were made but few fine examples survived as these saw hard use in the field. They were made using the Hall rifle parts in stock in the Virginia State Militia inventories. The bbl breech, trigger guard & buttplate are easily recognizable as Hall parts. Large initials “L . W” have been carved on the right side of the butt and probably denote the soldier who carried it. There are indiscernible markings stamped on bottom of butt comb which are possibly unit designation. SN 719 is found internally on bbl and externally on back of breech under cone. This is a very pleasing gun that displays beautifully. Complete with contemporaneous tulip tipped ramrod. CONDITION: Metal is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting; bore still shows distinct multi-groove hall rifling; rear trigger guard screw is replaced; stock is spliced between rear and middle band. 4-50357 JS91 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2275

2276
$12,075.00

CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA RIFLE.

SN 405. .58 cal. This gun, just consigned from New Jersey, is new to the market and appears all original, complete and authentic in every regard. This gun most likely was made by Mendenhall, Jones & Gardner of Greensboro, NC. MJ&G was one of the larger North Carolina makers and according to Madaus & Murphy’s ‘Confederate Rifles & Muskets’ delivered about 2,300 guns to the state of North Carolina. This gun conforms to what Madaus & Murphy refer to as a type-two MJ & G rifle. Characteristics of this rifle and other type-twos are .58 cal., 33″ round bbl with 7 lands and grooves, brass 2-piece trigger guard, flat brass bbl bands retained by band springs each stamped with “U” on top, brass nose cap, iron ramrod with long, tapered flared end and iron butt-plate. This gun has no external markings other than a small ‘NC’ stamped between rear sight and bolster. Internally, gun has matching assembly number ‘134’ on breech plug and lock and serial number ‘405’ is found stamped on hammer, lock-plate, bbl and penciled on bbl mortise of stock. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. Appears original and authentic throughout. Metal has all been cleaned and has a gray/white color with pitting. Stock has been refinished with numerous small dings and dents. Forestock has two long hairline cracks with one small splintered area on left side of stock about 1″ long. There is a large 2″ or 3″ crack on rear toe of buttplate and several burned areas around buttplate as can be seen in photos. The accompanying leather sling is sound and solid though highly scuffed and appears to be of a later vintage than gun. 4-49253 JS171 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2276

2277
$8,050.00

CONFEDERATE PALMETTO ARMORY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a nice orig Palmetto Armory Model 1842 single shot pistol of which only 1000 were made. Markings are crisp and sharp. Gun is 100% orig and authentic and still retains orig brown finish on bottom of bbl and under bbl band. Dr. Fred Novy who has done considerable research on Palmetto arms in the last decade has found one of the distinct characteristics of these particular martials is that the bbls were browned. This brown however is quite fragile and is only seen on a handful of examples internally on uncleaned examples which are very scarce. This is among the best examples of this gun I have seen with a very fine, well-fit stock with very good and complete markings as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl, lock and iron are gray/brown with scattered pitting. Lock markings of “Palm Tree” surrounded by “Palmetto Armory, S.C.” are well struck and easily read as are “Columbia, S.C. 1852″. Bbl markings of “V/P”, “Palm Tree”, “Wm. Glaze” and “1853″ on bbl tang are crisp and easily discerned. Brass has yellow patina with old cleaning or polish lacking proofs which is correct. The stock is sound and solid with good edges. There is a hairline crack between top escutcheon crew forward to bbl, about 1/2”. The loading assembly has been cleaned and is pitted and because of dissimilar patina is possibly replaced as it does not match the color of the rest of the gun. 4-50954 JS104 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2277

2278
$34,500.00

FINE LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 1290. Cal. 36. This particular revolver is among the very finest examples of this model known. This gun appears 100% orig and complete with all matching SN, 1290. This gun has all standard features associated with these pistols made in the late contract for Leech & Rigdon in Augusta, GA where contract for 1500 guns was completed. Bbl is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top bbl flat. There is “S.CA” stamped in bottom of right stock. Cryptic of four dots in a cross is seen on right side of trigger guard. SN are found on all parts normally numbered on this gun, including bbl housing, loading arm, latch, wedge, frame, arbor, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. This gun has seen very little use, retaining much of its orig finish, as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Oscar Deprato, 1950, R.E. Neville, Burney Crooke, Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and cylinder retain about 20% orig blue with remainder being plum/gray with areas of scratching, pitting and scattered dings and dents. Frame shows old scratches from cleaning with small traces of case color, shoulders of frame show casting flaws in back which appear as erosion. Brass has yellow/mustard patina with scattered scratches. Stocks are sound and solid, retaining over 50% orig varnish with “S.CA” marking being well defined. 4-50182 JS4 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2278

2280
$40,250.00

COLLECTION OF 15 EUROPEAN MILITARY LEFAUCHEUX MODEL 1854 – 1862 MARTIAL REVOLVERS.

12 mm. This is a fabulous life long collection of the most comprehensive grouping of European Large Frame martial pistols utilizing the Lefaucheux Pinfire System. Rarely do even a single martial Lefaucheux pistol show up at an American gun show or auction. Most guns seen in America are civilian. Many of the guns here when part of large contracts that majority were converted to center fire cartridge and few in orig configuration are known. You will note in the descriptions of each gun below that many of these guns are one of only a few surviving or part of very small contracts. This collection was put together by Chris C. Curtis author of Systeme Lefaucheux Continuing the Study of Pinfire Cartridge Arms Including Their Role in the American Civil War 2002. Several of these guns are pictured in this text and several others are pictured in Geschicte und Technik der Europaischen Militiarrevolver, Volumes I and II by Rolf H. Muller 1982. All guns in this collection are in very good to excellent condition. Many retain much of their orig finish and all guns appear to be orig, authentic, and complete throughout. 1) Italian Military contract Lefaucheux Model 1854. SN 31062. Acceptance stamp on bbl flat. This is the exact revolver pictured in “The Pinfire System” p. 66 Plate 63A (bottom) and in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 91 Plate 3-20. 2) Italian Military contract Lefaucheux Model 1854 SN 64113 round guard type with a brass bbl attachment; issued to the Italian Carbineri as their Model 1861. This is the exact revolver pictured in “The Pinfire System” p. 78 Plate 6-19 and in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 91 Plate 3-21. 3) Italian Military contract Model 1854 style SN 1943 revolver manufactured in Italy. Marked “G.Glisenti Brescia & Acciajo Fuso”. A large Royal style “R” is carved into one grip. 4) Spanish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 13091. Marked “Orbea Hermanos Eibar”. This is the exact revolver pictured in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 87 Plate 3-16. 5) Spanish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 2103. Marked “Trubia 1861”. 6) Spanish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 860. Marked “Oviedo 1864”. Very rare; Only a few were made as the Oviedo Arsenal was preparing to manufacture the newly adopted different style revolver. Only three seen in all previous owner’s years of collecting. 7) Spanish military contract Model 1863. SN 5537. Marked “Oviedo 1869”. 8) Norwegian Military contract Model 1862 Lefaucheux Triple Action. SN 3286. Oct bbl, marked with the Norwegian “Lion” acceptance stamp. Issued to the Cavalry officers as part of the 1864 contract. One of only 100 issued. This is the exact revolver pictured in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 101 Plate 3-34 and on p. 673 of the 2 volume set of the Muller book. 9) Norwegian Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 81494. Contract of 1864; One of 1100 issued to the Norwegian Cavalry. Marked with the “Lion” acceptance proof. Pictured in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 101 Plate 3-33. 10) Norwegian Military contract Model 1854 Style. SN 81822. Contract of 1864; Surviving examples still in service were Arsenal serviced, modified with the addition of a re-enforcing topstrap and reissued as the Model 1864/1898. They remained in service until 1914. 11) Swedish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 79024. One of 890 issued to the Navy as part of the 1864 contract. This is the exact revolver pictured in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 99 Plate 3-32. 12) Swedish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 80376. One of 1110 issued to the Cavalry and Artilllery as part of the 1864 contract. Converted to 11mm centerfire in 1879 by the Swedish Military Arsenal and reissued. 13) Swedish Military contract Model 1854 style. SN 79933. Part of the 1864 contract. Very rare- only one of 3 to escape 1879 conversion to centerfire. 14) Danish Military contract. SN 190. One of 201 issued to the Navy in 1861. Only a handful survive. This has an orig issue holster. This is the exact revolver pictured in “The Pinfire System” p. 83 Plate 6-25 and “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 94 Plates 3-25 & 3-26. 15) French Model 1858 Navy. No external SN. Dated 1869. The markings of this exact revolver are pictured in “Systeme Lefaucheux” p. 79 Plates 3-4 & 3-5. It is difficult to overstate the historical importance of the Model 1858 Navy revolver. It was the first cartridge handgun adopted by Military power. These Revolvers were all collected as ships returned to port in 1873 and wnderwent major modifications. It is extremely rare to find one in the orig form and 12mm pinfire caliber. Only a handful exist today in private collections. PROVENANCE: Chris C. Curtis Collection. CONDITION: Guns range from very good to excellent overall. The best gun in this group is the Swedish Military Contract #12 on this list which retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish and 60% case colors. The lowest condition gun is #6 on our list, Spanish Military Contract, Ovideo 1864 which has good discernible markings, metal surfaces are cleaned gray/bright with staining and pitting. Gun functions well. Stocks have 1″ and 2″ chip repair on either side and glued repair around right escutcheon. The other 13 guns average NRA fine and perspective buyers should inspect this rare grouping. 8-76374 JS34 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2280

2281
$2,070.00

COLLECTION OF 18 ORIGINAL PACKS OF LEFAUCHEUX CARTRIDGES.

This is a wonderful grouping of French, English, and German made cartridges for Lefaucheux Revolvers. This collection consists of six packs of 12mm, seven packs of 9mm, and five packs of 7mm. Most packs are full though several are missing some cartridges. There are over 600 individual cartridges in these packs. Many of these packs are pictured in Chris Curtis’ book Systeme Lefaucheux. Each individual pack is photographed and all but two are in fine – excellent condition with easily discerned labels as can be seen in photographs. PROVENANCE: Chris C. Curtis Collection. CONDITION: Packs overall are in very good condition. One of the tin containers is rusted and label obscured as can be seen in photos. One green cardboard box is coming apart but cartridges and label are sound and solid. Conditions are typical of other cartridges found in the market with typical scrapes and scuffs as can be seen in photographs. Cartridges overall are in fine to excellent condition. 8-76375 JS35 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2281

2282
$9,440.00

FABULOUS GENERAL PHILIP SHERIDAN ETCHED GLASS RAILROAD-STYLE LANTERN.

SN N/A. This rare and wonderful lantern made by Kelly & Co., Rochester, NY measures about 12″ tall with a 5-1/2″ tall globe, 4-1/2″ wide, with beautiful etched panel of patriotic eagle perched on patriotic U.S. shield surrounded by cannonballs and a panoply of American flags and arms measuring about 3″ tall and 4″ across. The opposite side surrounded by floral wreathes reads ‘GENERAL P.H. SHERIDAN’. General Sheridan was a famous Civil War general of great renown. He served in the American military most of his adult life. He became the commanding general of the United States Army in 1883 until his death at age 57 in 1888. This lantern dates somewhere in the 1870s or 80s as that was Kelly Lantern Works’ time of business making other presentation lanterns such as this. These lanterns are quite rare and we know of only one other to such a prominent American iconic general as this one. That lantern has the same patriotic eagle (though a bit different as both are totally hand etched) and attribution to “General Ulysses S. Grant”. The Grant example is nearly identical as can be seen in photos and is owned by West Point Museum at the U.S. Military Academy. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Brass body retains 30-40% of its orig white metal plating still retained in protected areas and on base. Glass lense has one large chip in the top rim measuring about 1/4″ by 1″ that does not affect aesthetics. Accompanying lantern is a framed Civil War CVD as Sheridan as a Major General. 4-50152 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2282

2283
$15,340.00

VERY RARE “CALIFORNIA” 31 STAR FLAG.

SN N/A. 36″ x 61″. Hand-sewn cotton. This is a wonderful, aesthetically pleasing rare configuration of a 31 star flag commemorating the state of California with the large 4-1/2″ central star surrounded by thirty 2″ stars in the shape of a star. This flag was official from July 4th 1851 with the addition of California as the 31st state to July 4th 1858when Minnesota came into the Union as the 32nd state. This flag is beautifully made with many tiny, hand stitches utilizing thread and cloth consistent to the 1850s. This flag was descended through an old Maine family where it was recently discovered. Thehoist bears a period inscription “H. K. Weaver” who is speculated to have gone to California for the Gold Rush? It is further speculated that he may have brought the flag back with him? The flag has a hoist made of folded linen sheeting with five equally spaced, hand-whipped eyelets. PROVENANCE: Farmington, Maine Collection. CONDITION: Flag is overall very good to fine with excellent colors. Flag is sound and solid, has a contemporary repair to its time of use utilizing similar materials and sewing threads about 3-1/2″ x 3″ on the fifth and sixth stripes down starting about 6″ from the fly. There is another similar repair on the bottom two stripes more toward the center. There are several small tears and numerous small holes that appear a lot like a shotgun blast with small shot at a long distance that do not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photographs. There are a few areas of restoration done by Fonda Thomsen Ghiardi in 2000 for family where this flag descended. Fonda’s restoration consists of re-backing an area at bottom of fly-end with reductions of about 3″ x 5″ and two closed tears that were several inches long. 8-76376 JS30 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2283

2284
$2,300.00

TWENTY FOUR STAR AMERICAN FLAG 1822-1836.

50″ x 92″. Flag is all hand sewn with double applique 4-1/2″ cotton stars. Blue canton is made from three pieces of light weight single ply bunting with panels about 10″ wide. Thirteen red and white stripes are also made from a lightweight single ply bunting. Hoist is linen, 1-1/2″ wide with two hand whipped eyelets on either edge. Threads used throughout this flag all appear consistent with thread available in the early 19th century consistent to dating this flag as a commemorative flag to state of Missouri, which came into the Union in July 1822, which was official until July 4, 1836, with the admission of Arkansas as our 25th state. CONDITION: Flag is very good overall with scattered small holes. Colors are good. There is a thin cord edging at top and bottom of flag, the fly end appears cut with no fimbration or edging or finishing. 4-50982 JS55 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2284

2285
$1,770.00

CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG FROM BALTIMORE ESTATE.

This flag is most unusual in that it started out life as a 32 star flag with two additional stars set in by hand. This flag measures about 43″ x 79″ and would date in its final configuration 1861-1863. Grace Cooper, in her Smithsonian publication 13-Star Flags: Keys to Identification published in 1973, describes a flag that was originally property of The Flag House Museum in Baltimore where this flag originally came. Subject flag we are selling with minor differences in overall size is almost identical in thread types, manufacture, etc. The Flag House Museum’s flag is described as follows and is consistent and appropriate as to description of flag we are offering here: “Type: Thirty-four-stars with thirty-two printed on the field and two additional printed ones which are set by hand. Size: 41-1/2 inches by 76-1/2 inches plus a 1-1/2 inch heading. Fabric: The union is a 22-1/2 inch fabric of single ply, Z-twist cotton warp, and single-ply, slight Z-twist worsted weft. The thread count is 59 by 38. The stars are printed four to the width to a depth of eight rows. Two additional stars were cut from the same type of fabric and are set into the blue portion of the uion, this making a total of thirty-four stars. The stripes are 23-1/2 inch fabric, printed vertically, and there are seven to one width. The second piece has one stripe removed to make a total of thirteen stripes. The same single-ply, Z-twist cotton warp and slight Z-twist worsted weft that is used in the union is also used here. The thread count is 56 by 37. This is probably the same fabric as the union, but the thread count and width would indicate that there was less shrinkage in the printing. Heading: Heavy-weight, plain cotton. Sewing Thread: Heading and hem of the flag and the three middle grommets use 6-cord, S-twist cotton thread made up of three pairs of slight Z-twist; 3-ply, S-twist cotton thread used for hand stitching. The grommets at each end are worked in 2-ply, S-twist linen. Stitching: Heading and hem are machine stitched. Two sections of the stripes fabric and the union have been positioned by hand. Two added stars have been stitched in place by hand. Grommets: Five, handworked. Date: 1861-1863. Because the two added stars are from the same type of fabric, as evidenced by the blue edge visible on the reverse side, this writer would judge that the stars were part of the original manufacture and not added by the owner to a thirty-two-star flag he already had. It is very probable that this cotton and wool fabric was first used for an early attempt by American fabric manufacturers to produce a flag fabric that could compete with imported English bunting.” The added stars on this flag are indeed attached with contemporary S-twist hand sewing thread and material of the stars does appear of same type used elsewhere in flag, however the sewing style is crude and much less refined than would have come out of the flag manufacturer in our opinion. Regardless, this is an unusual and pleasing example of an early Civil War flag. PROVENANCE: Baltimore Estate. CONDITION: Good overall with good colors, staining and soiling. There are numerous small tears, small holes and reductions, the largest being about a 6″ x 6″ piece of bottom two stripes missing near hoist, a 4″ x 2″ piece missing from canton. 4-50840 JS31 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2285

2286
$1,725.00

TWELVE STAR CIVIL WAR ERA FLAG.

45.5″ X 67″. Flag is all hand sewn with 12 4-1/2″ double applique cotton stars in 3 rows of 4. Stars are sewn onto a blue canton made from three pieces of single ply wool bunting, with two pieces being 10″ wide. Thirteen red and white stripes are all hand sewn with a cord edge on top and bottom. Hoist is made from folded linen forming 1-1/2″ wide hoist with two hand whipped eyelets. The purpose for twelve star flags is debatable since this flag is consistent with other Civil war era early war flags as far as materials and thread. It is possible this is an exclusionary flag of sorts possibly representing 12 Southern states. Regardless, this is a beautiful, very displayable flag in great condition. Found 20 years ago in a Connecticut estate. CONDITION: Very good overall. Some soiling, excellent colors as can be seen in photo. 4-50981 JS54 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2286

2287
$2,012.50

SIX STAR PARADE FLAG.

16-1/2″ x 34″. This is an interesting 19th century flag that appears of the Civil war era. The six 2-3/8″ double applique cotton stars are hand sewn on a single ply wool bunting canton with 13 red and white machine sewn single ply bunting stripes. Hoist is folded over cotton sheeting, machine sewn with closed top such that stick in sleeve will hold flag without nails or other type of attachment. This is a good looking flag that will display beautiful in wonderful condition with great colors. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Few small insect holes in bunting. Old rope sewn at bottom of hoist and 30″ stick still attached. 4-50983 JS53 (500-2,000) – Lot 2287

2288
$690.00

COLORFUL PATRIOTIC OR POLITICAL PICTURE FRAME.

This graphic late 19th or early 20th C. wooden frame was apparently made for either political campaigns or perhaps a GAR frame. Shield-shape with deep blue field and 13 ivory stars and 13 alternating red & white stripes. An oval opening in the center would serve as a display for the image of the candidate or veteran. The reverse of the shield, below & above the oval, have wood plates with a groove to slide the image in. The top wood plate drilled with 5 holes to hold small flags. This would be an outstanding display frame for an appropriate military or political image. SIZE: 23-1/2″ high x 18″ wide. CONDITION: Scattered small paint loss.  Gold over-painted long ago. Nice old patina. 8-87558 JDJ (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2288

2289
$34,500.00

RARE CIVIL WAR PHOENIX IRONWORKS 6-POUNDER FIELD CANNON AND LIMBER.

SN 15. SN 15. Cal 3.72″ smoothbore. These iron 6-pounders were patented by John Griffen in 1854. This is a very rare cannon, sometimes known as a Griffen Gun after its inventor. Twelve such cannon were presented early war to the Pennsylvania state militia. Phoenix Iron Company made 3″ Rifles-Ordnance Cannon at the same time and over 1000 saw Civil War service – but this was the first produced cannon and utilized Griffin’s patented “wrought-iron casting” technology. Stylistically both the subject six-pounder here and the ordnance rifles, Phoenix iron Works made a quite similar as one would expect as both utilized the same technology. The six-pounder is heavier at just over 1000 pounds where the ordnance rifles averaged about 820 pounds. It is interesting to note that Phoenix Iron Works SN 233 ordnance rifle fired the first Union shot at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. We can find no sales of any of these very rare cannons. According to Hazlett, Ormstead & Parks in their treaties on cannons “Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War” “…. In 1861 at least 18 identical weapons were mechanically forged… By Phoenix Ironworks”. Indeed the highest registry number known on this pattern is 18, and registry number on subject cannon is 15, with foundry number 5. Other known foundry numbers are 2, 4, 6 and 11. We can find only one with private ownership of any of these cannons and this is your opportunity to but a great example complete with carriage and limber. This cannon barrel weighs 1040 pounds, is just over 65″ long and is mounted on regulation Civil War #1 sized field carriage which appears to have at least original iron hardware if not some original wood. The limber also appears to have original iron hardware and some of the wood is modern replacements. The limber chest is all original including original copper top. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich, MA. CONDITION: Cannon tube has thick coat of paint from where displayed at the Heritage Park for many years and actual surface of iron is difficult to ascertain, but it appears fairly smooth with just moderate pitting. Bore in cannon is rusted but smooth and clear. Markings on trunnion are crisp and easily read as can be seen in photos, left trunnion: “PHOENIX/1861/1040Lbs.”, left trunnion: “PATENTED/DEC 25. 1855”. The registry number”15” is stamped on the breech near cassabel in the foundry number “5” is found on the back side of the lower elevation pad. Wood on carriage and limber appear fairly solid overall with some erosion. The limber chest is sound and solid with copper top well attached and patinaed. The partitions inside chest appear original. Interested parties should inspect in person as to condition of wood and vintage of iron hardware. 4-50988 JS90 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2289

2290
$0.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 4LB CANNON.

SN NSN. 3-1/4″ bore. This cannon in museum inventory is listed as a ‘Galloper’ which were small field cannons that one or two horses could gallop into position to fire case or grape with devastating effect against infantry. This cannon is mounted on a reproduction ‘Galloper’-type carriage with water bucket, grease bucket, sponge and rammer. These units that used such cannons were typically known as Horse Artillery and these units were utilized all through the 18th and 19th century. The Museum inventoried this cannon as circa 1760, but associated report from English cannon expert Bob Smith probably post dates this tube from Revolutionary War and more likely early 1800’s. The heavy paint precludes any markings or cyphers that might be present. The only discernible markings are on either trunnion which one has a high-relief letter ‘F’ and opposite trunnion appears to have the word in raised relief ‘SOLID’. The museum description states that these cannon “primarily a British weapon, our forces quickly adapted to its use and captured it.” CONDITION: Overall tube shows very heavy black paint and its difficult to ascertain the surface of the tube exactly. However, where paint has chipped the surface is heavily pitted. The bore is also pitted. Accompanying reproduction carriage has severe wood rot on spokes of wheels that has to be replaced, otherwise it appears sound. The cannon accoutrements are all in very good condition. 4-50989 JS175 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2290

2292
$3,450.00

AMERICAN 2-3/4″ KING HOWITZER, 1793.

SN NSN. 2-3/4″ cal. This bronze tube cast in bronze weighs 60lbs. and is 17″ overall. Cast into back ring ‘D KING PHILADA AD 1793’ is the maker marks of Daniel King who made cannon during the American Revolution and this model for our fledgling army to use in the frontier. This tube has an iron sleeve and casting flaws on bottom as can be seen in photographs that most certainly make this cannon a reproduction. According to a 1961 article in ‘Military Collector & Historian’ by Don H. Berkebile, states that like our cannon here “the sights, made from iron, appear to be an afterthought since the rear one is set into the breech reinforce in such a manner as to partly obliterate the word ‘Philada’. All bear a number, on one trunnion, in Roman numerals.” Our example here does not have Roman numeral as the five 60lb. original examples that are in government collections. Regardless, this is a fine, very early reproduction executed with great skill, now with good patina. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich, Mass. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Casting flaws on bottom near back, otherwise a wonderful facsimile. 4-50990 JS174 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2292

2293
$4,887.50

STRONG TYPE 4 BORE SIGNAL CANNON RETAILED BY HENRY SQUIRES, NEW YORK.

SN NSN. Cal. 4 Bore. .992 Bore diameter. 17″ Bbl with pivoting breech block which contains firing mechanism, is stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES. N.Y.” on internal locking boss. Muzzle is also stamped “HENRY C. SQUIRES”. Gun is mounted on mahogany naval type carriage put together with brass through bolts, and recoil rings. Single front axle with brass hubs, has lignum vitae wheels. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a mustard patina. Breech block appears to be stippled. Carriage retains a considerable amount of its orig finish, one side cracked and repaired with finish removed. Firing mechanism altered with firing lanyard running through mounting hole for capstan elevation adjustment wheel, which is missing. Right front carriage wheel is missing its retaining pin. Case ejector mechanism is working. 4-50216 MGM107 (750-1,250) – Lot 2293

2294
$2,012.50

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 12 MINIATURE CANNONS.

This is a group of 12 model cannons. This groups consists of models ranging from a few inches to over 1-1/2′. The two largest cannons in this group are a pair marked on plaques “Naval Co Doylestown, PA”. The brass tubes measure 15″ with 1″ bores. Hardware on Naval sled carriages is also brass and are quite well made with functional wooden wheels. Another large model in this grouping is 17″ overall on carriage and has an 11″ cast bronze tube in the style of the 17th century; casting is crude and appears made as a decorator early in the 20th century. Other small models appear mostly of mid-20th century manufacture; 7 have bronze or brass tubes and the remaining are iron. The Doylestown tubes are very well made and appear well machined and probably were made a salute cannons, though we cannot warranty safe operation of any bronze muzzle loading cannon replica. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich MA. CONDITION: The Doylestown models are fine overall including carriages. The other 10 miniature decorative cannons are overall very good. The wheels for limber of 1 cannon are broken and in need of repair. 4-50991 JS89 (400-800) – Lot 2294

2295
$1,437.50

GROUP OF 9 LARGE DECORATIVE CANNON MODELS.

This life long collection of cannon bbls and cannons on carriages range with great variety. Some actually shoot, though most are non-functioning and decorative pieces to compliment a fine gun room. Carriages are made from a variety of materials and bbls are made of multiple materials including brass, bronze, iron, steel, and pewter. Some are 19th century, most are 20th century. Cannons range in size up to 2 feet (or more) and weigh up to over 20 lbs! Interested buyers should peruse this most interesting lot in person. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 4-49715 (750-1,250) – Lot 2295

2296
$885.00

GROUP OF 16 MEDIUM SIZE DECORATIVE CANNON MODELS.

Part of a life long collection of cannon bbls and cannons on carriages range with great variety. Some might actually shoot, though most are non-functioning and quite interesting decorative pieces. Carriages are made from a variety of materials and bbls are made of multiple materials including brass, bronze, iron, steel, and pewter. Some are 19th century, most are 20th century. Cannons range in size from a few inches to about a foot and weigh from a few ounces to over 10 lbs. Interested buyers should peruse this most interesting lot in person. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 4-49715-1 JWD (500-1,000) – Lot 2296

2297
$472.00

GROUP OF 73 SMALL DECORATIVE CANNON MODELS.

Part of a life long collection of cannon bbls and cannons on carriages range with great variety. most are non-functioning. Carriages are made from a variety of materials and bbls are made of multiple materials including brass, bronze, iron, steel, and pewter- many are intriguing decorative pieces. Most are 20th century creations with great attention to detail. Cannons range in size from a keychain size to several inches and weigh from a few ounces to a couple of pounds. Interested buyers should peruse this most interesting lot in person. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 4-49715-2 JWD (250-500) – Lot 2297

2298
$45,425.00

RARE AND HISTORIC SQUARE-BACK COLT NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO STEPHEN R. MALLORY.

SN 1705. This rare early Colt Navy was made in the first year of production 1850.It is in impeccable “as found” condition with impeccable provenance as descending in the family of Stephen R. Mallory. The gun is inscribed on backstrap in the style most likely attributed to the Colt factory “HON. STEPHEN R. MALLORY, KEY WEST”. Mallory has a long and illustrious record of political service, most famously known as the Confederate Secretary of the Navy under President Jefferson Davis March 4, 1861 – May 2, 1865. Mallory served in many posts prior to and after the Confederacy. He was elected Senator from the state of Florida in 1850 which is no doubt the date and reason for him owning this early Colt Navy revolver. Col. Colt gave many guns to political figures he thought could further sales of his guns. Mallory, in his time in the Senate, was the prominent Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs. This was a time of rapid Naval reform and he insisted that ships of the United States Navy should be the best in the world. Mallory was born in Trinidad, British West Indies in 1812. His family moved to the United States and settled in Key West, Florida in 1820. He joined the army and fought in the Seminole War in Florida, 1835-1837. Mallory held several minor political posts until becoming Senator in 1850; a post he held until secession in 1861. There is much written and published on Mallory’s thoughts on the Navy in this time frame. After the Civil War Mallory was imprisoned along with Jefferson Davis and was among the few in the Confederate Government to be charged with treason against the United States. It was not until March 10, 1866 that President Andrew Johnson granted Mallory a “partial parole”; though Mallory was no longer in jail, he was required to stay with his daughter in Bridgeport, CT. It was not until June of 1866 that Mallory was paroled and allowed to return to Florida. By the terms of his parole he was not permitted to hold public office. He practiced law in Pensacola until his death in 1873 and is buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Pensacola. It is interesting to note that among Mallory’s published thoughts on modernizing the Navy that rifled guns (especially cannon) should replace smooth-bore weapons. Colt Navy revolvers would have Naval military contracts in the 1850s, replacing smooth-bore, single shot pistols then in Naval inventories. This gun has impeccable surface and inscription to Senator Mallory and is mentioned specifically in a 1977 will to family member of consignor. PROVENANCE: Stephen R. Mallory, Stephen R. Mallory Descendents. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Gun appears orig and authentic and unaltered. SN 1705 appears on all parts normally serial numbered with exception of wedge which is numbered 789 but appears orig to this gun with identical surface and patina. There are small traces of org finish in protected areas though surfaces are brown/plum with staining and pitting. All serial numbers are well struck and easily discerned. Address on bbl is complete though several letters are weakly struck as can be seen in photos. ‘COLT’S PATENT’ on left side of frame is discernible but a couple letters light as can be seen in photos. The rolled Naval battle cylinder scene is about 50% discernible and light. About 25% of the silver plating on backstrap and trigger guard is retained. The inscription on backstrap is well discerned and easily read. The well-fit wood grips retain about 90% of their orig varnish with scattered, small dings, dents and scratches. 4-49112 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2298

2299
$46,000.00

HISTORIC COLT M-1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO PVT. JOESPH N. HAWKINS CO D CUSTER’S 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY.

SN 77460. Standard 44 cal. Colt Army revolver all matching, orig and complete with exception of replaced wedge screw which has been identified as issued to Co D 7th MI volunteer cavalry through the Springfield Research Service vol 4 1995 edition. In addition there is a signed letter from Franklin B. Mallory Chief Researcher, Springfield Research Service attesting that revolver serial #77460 was found in the company & regimental ledgers for the 7th MI cavalry. These records are stored in the National Archives as record group 94 entry 112 and the specific citation was found in the order books for companies D – M. Pvt. Hawkins enlisted at Grand Rapids on Nov 13, 1862 and died of typhoid fever at U.S. Hospital #1 in Frederick, MD on July 20, 1863 immediately following his service at The Battle of Gettysburg. Pvt. Hawkins was with his regiment in the engagements leading up to and through Gettysburg. On May 29, 1863 the 7th MI and 1st VT cavalry engaged Mosby at Cattlett’s Station and on June 30 he engaged Jeb Stuart’s cavalry at Hanover. At the Battle of Gettysburg Custer’s 7th MI Cavalry was heavily engaged on July 3, 1863. On this day General Custer, in his famous charge with the 7th Michigan Cavalry behind him, is where he shouted those famous words, “Come on you Wolverines!” Hawkins was present with his unit until he contracted typhoid fever and was admitted to the hospital on July 6, dying 14 days later from the disease. In addition to this historic association, the Springfield Research Service documents that Colt Army revolver serial #77460 remained in service with the MI cavalry brigade when it was sent west in August 1865 on Gen. Patrick Connor’s Powder River expedition against the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians. While not inscribed, this historic Colt revolver is solidly documented to Pvt. Hawkins and Custer’s 7th MI Cavalry through the Battle of Gettysburg. The gun is accompanied by the Springfield Research Service documentation, extensive personal documents on Hawkins including his military service record, copies of regimental histories, family tree and image of his grave site. Copies of these are available for perspective buyers. CONDITION: The revolver shows medium to heavy wear with no orig finish remaining. All metal is a medium gray color with light surface pitting here & there. Walnut grips are worn with numerous dings on butt from use as a tack hammer. Wedge screw is replaced. Inspector’s initial remain on metal parts & the gun functions mechanically. An important & historic attributed Colt revolver. 4-51031 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 2299

2300
$2,415.00

CIVIL WAR 6″ COLT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER.

SN 181412. Cal 31. Gun is standard configuration of other early Civil War produced guns with 2-line Hartford address and other typical markings and this is a fine 6″ Pocket in “as found” condition in orig holster that could possibly be Confederate as the finial for attachment is tall, brass riveted type occasionally found on Confederate cartridge boxes. Late in 1860 Colt was shipping many guns South and the long barreled pockets such as this, along with Navies, were quite popular among Southern officers. Regardless, this is a fine Civil War era pistol & holster that possibly saw the war carried by Union or Confederate officer. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall with good crisp edges and strong areas of bright blue finish in protected areas such as bottom of bbl and inside stops on cyl. Small areas of bright case colors are still seen on loading arm and frame, though mostly muted; trigger guard retains about 90% of its silver plate and backstrap about 30%; the well fit stocks retain 90%+ of their bright orig varnish. Mechanics are fine and bore is smooth with crisp rifling. The holster is sound and solid with numerous scuff, small tears and also torn at tab; orig plug is still retained and fits gun quite well. 4-50606 JS193 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2300

2301
$5,175.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Please Note: The revolver is an “Army” Model not “Navy”.

JOSLYN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2320. Cal. 44. This popular Civil War martial revolver with 8″ oct bbl, dovetail front sight with 2-line bbl marking and with a 3-pc rammer. It has an unusual side hammer with cylinder pin inserted through rear like the 1855 Colts. It also has checkered 2-pc walnut grips typical of this manufacturer. Bbl is marked “B. F. JOSLYN/PATD. MAY 4, 1858”. This is a nice example of a scarce Civil War revolver that is in very nice functioning condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains traces of orig blue finish with balance being gray/brown; cyl retains about 30% of its orig blue finish with a prominent drag line as can be seen in photos; remainder of metal retain strong traces of finish in protected areas with balance being gray/brown; stocks are sound and solid with hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with pitting. 4-51856 JS98 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2301

2302
$6,037.50

FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1342. Cal. 44. Scarce Civil War era revolver with only about 2,000 having been produced in period 1863-64. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms although there are no known military contracts, these revolvers are considered secondary martial arms and may have been acquired by some states. It has 7-1/2″ stepped round bbl with tiny iron front sight and grooved top strap rear sight with 6-shot unfluted cylinder with concealed nipples and 2-pc rammer with Colt-style horizontal latch. It has 4-screw frame with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. The Freeman is unique with its easily removed cylinder which made for easy loading & cylinder changes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including grips. Bbl & cylinder retain 30-40% of their orig blued finish with balance plum/brown and a drag line on cylinder which also has a few light scratches and some light surface rust. Frame retains 30-40% flaked blue, strong in sheltered areas with flaked areas a light patina. Grip straps are a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound and solid with numerous small dings on bottom of butt still retaining most of their thin varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51858 JS96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2302

2303
$4,600.00

STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 13579. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, slim dovetail front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Left side of frame has the company name & address and right side of frame the patent number. Mounted with fine 1-pc walnut grip with crisp inspector cartouche on left side. Cyl is numbered “13579″. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 23,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period of the late 1850s to early 1860s. They were issued to various Union Army units, primarily Cavalry and saw hard service throughout the majority of the Civil War. After the war they were mostly sold as surplus and continued service on the American Frontier until replaced by the advent of cartridge revolvers. They are not usually found with much orig finish. This is a nice example of a popular Civil War military revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Overall retains about 20% orig blue finish with balance gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings in metal are crisp and easily discerned; rammer & hammer retain traces of bright case colors with balance muted and silver; grip is sound and solid and has a couple of minor dings and retains most of its orig oil finish; inspector cartouches are crisp and easily discerned. Mechanics are fine; bore exhibits crisp, well-defined rifling with areas of pitting. 4-51857 JS97 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2303

2304
$3,450.00

WHITNEY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 23295Y. Cal. 36. Second model, 4th type with 7-5/8″ oct bbl, tall brass pin front sight marked “E WHITNEY/ N HAVEN” on top of bbl. Cyl has rolled scene of an eagle, lion and shield marked “Whitneyville”. This popular Civil War era revolver generally saw hard use and this is a very nice, all orig, example which retains much of it orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl, rammer, cyl & grips. Overall retains a blue/silver patina with about 90% blue on bbl; cyl is cleaned overall with a gray patina with traces of discernible cyl scene; grips are sound and solid with one small chip on inside right toe; grips retain about 80% of a newer varnished finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-51852 JS100 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2304

2305
$3,162.50

FINE CIVIL WAR ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 3951. Cal. 44. This is a very fine example of the popular Civil War martial revolver with 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Gun is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish with a perfect action and near mint bore. Gun is marked on topstrap “ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA, NY”. Crisp “RPB” cartouche is found on left stock. Rogers & Spencer revolvers were made in Willowvale, NY late in the Civil War 1863-1865 with a total production just over 5,000 guns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall retains about 85-90% of its bright blue finish though several areas of bbl have flaked. Stocks are sound and solid with fine inspector’s cartouche. Mechanically gun is functional with a bright crisp shiny bore. 4-51859 JS99 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2305

2306
$2,950.00

FINE CIVIL WAR ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 4773. Cal. 44. This is a very fine example of the popular Civil War martial revolver with 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Gun is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish with a perfect action and near mint bore. Gun is marked on topstrap “ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA, NY”. Crisp “RPB” cartouche is found on left stock. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains about 80% of its bright blue finish though thin on cyl. Stocks are sound and solid with fine inspector marks and cartouche with minor chipping around edges of base and a 1″ glue repaired chip to left rear toe. Mechanically gun is functional with a bright crisp shiny bore. 4-50185 JS9 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2306

2307
$4,025.00

EARLY SAVAGE REVOLVING FIREARMS CO. NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1278. Cal. 36. Scarce Civil War era revolver purchased by both the Army & Navy with a total of 11,984 purchased by the government of the approx. 20,000 produced. Ref. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. It has 7-1/8″ oct bbl with tall brass pin front sight & usual markings on top strap. It has a 6-shot cylinder with detachable revolving ratchet and a heart-shaped trigger guard with ring trigger & standard trigger. Ring trigger cocks the hammer, rotates the cylinder & the normal trigger fires the revolver. Fitted with 2-pc matching numbered smooth walnut grips with a crisp cartouche on both sides. Several of the visible parts have small inspector initials. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 40% orig factory blue. Frame retains strong traces of orig blue in protected areas with balance brown/plum. Trigger & trigger guard retain areas of muted case color with balance grey/brown. Hammer retains about 20-30% orig case colors. Cylinder retains about 10-20% orig blue with balance a grey/brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Stocks are sound, solid and well-fit with good discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos. 4-51855 JS94 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2307

2308
$8,625.00

FINE LOT OF THREE CW-IW FIREARMS.

SN 91978, 135997, NSN. This lot consists of a very fine New Model Remington Percussion Revolver, SN 91978, this gun retains most of its orig bright finish with crisp markings including inspector’s cartouches. Second gun in this lot is a very fine Colt Navy Revolver SN 135997 which was made mid-Civil War. This Colt Navy retains most of its orig finish including strong traces of finish on cyl with a good complete rolled cyl scene. Final gun in this lot is an Indian War cartridge conversion of a New Model 1863 Sharp’s Percussion Carbine. This gun is in very fine condition as factory reconfigured in late 1860’s. Gun has bright, crisp inspector cartouches as can be seen in photos. This is a beautiful lot for display or for dealer to find three high finish all orig and matching guns in one lot. CONDITION: Remington overall is in very fine condition retaining 80-90% of its bright blue finish overall. Bore is shiny and crisp. Stocks are sound and solid with bright cartouche on left stock and sub-inspector marks on butts of both stocks. Crisp sub-inspector marks are found on most metal parts of gun also. Bbl address is crisp and well discerned. Colt Navy is very fine overall retaining over 50% bright blue to bbl with balance turning plum. Cyl retains strong traces of bright finish with much of balance plum though thin with some pitting near cones. Frame retains strong traces of muted case color as does hammer. Stocks retain 95% of their original varnish with reductions seen at edges of butt with one small chip at rear right toe. Gun is matching throughout and has crisp functioning action with bright crisp bore. Carbine when converted apparently had external SN’s removed as they are not discernible on bbl or tang. Metal on gun was highly buffed at arsenal prior to conversion making many of the markings weak or disappearing all together. Patent markings can still be see on frame and lock and scattered inspector marks are seen on other metal parts but Sharp’s markings on bbl and lock are gone. Metal surfaces overall are gray/silver though bbl retains 30% blue finish. Stocks are crisp and sound with well discerned inspector’s cartouches. The bore is crisp and shiny with very discernible rifling and is mechanically sound. Carbine bar has been removed otherwise gun is original and authentic in every regard. 4-49250 JS10 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2308

2309
$2,300.00

FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 50526. Cal. 44. Martially marked with blue finish, 8″ oct bbl, pinched blade front sight with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips with crisp cartouche on left side. Frame & small parts have inspector initials. Cylinder is numbered “KXX46″. One of the most prolific & best liked revolvers during the Civil War with approx. 122,000 produced in period 1863-1875. It was very well accepted by the troops due to its strength & ease of changing cylinders, which is apparently what happened with this revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder as noted. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig factory blue with sharp edge wear & some light surface discoloration, scuffing and staining; frame retains about 80% strong orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; grip frame retains about 60% orig blue with balance silver/gray patina; grips are sound with one minor small gouge on right side & a couple of other light handling marks and retains most of its orig oil finish with minor chipping to right grip on edge, crisp cartouche on left side; cylinder retains about 40% bright blue with balance plum. Mechanics are crisp, crisp, well-defined bore. 4-50516 JS191 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2309

2310
$10,350.00

SPECTACULAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 93211. Cal. 44. This was the second most popular Union sidearm during the Civil War and this is no doubt among the very finest examples to have survived. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight with brass trigger guard and 2-pc walnut grips that have a crisp cartouche on left side and are pencil numbered to this revolver. Various parts have small inspector initials including the bbl, frame in two places, cylinder & trigger guard. Hammer is case hardened. Although these revolvers were produced in fairly large quantities during the Civil War they were virtually all issued to combat units with distribution throughout the Union Army. These guns are not difficult to find in high surplus condition with 90% plus orig finish, however guns that are virtually mint especially with cyl retaining close to 100% of its orig bright finish is a rarity. If you want the finest example of this popular Civil War issued revolver, this is your opportunity. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, all matching except cylinder which is properly unnumbered, appears to be unfired. Overall retains 99% plus strong glossy orig factory blue with only very faint sharp edge wear in a couple of places. Cyl has light drag line as can be seen in photos. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig case colors though muted on left side. Grips are crisp and retain virtually all of their orig factory finish with crisp cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50194 JS8 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2310

2311
$5,175.00

MARTIAL REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 78240. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and 3-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp clear cartouche and there are inspector initials on various metal parts. There is an added lanyard ring attached to bottom of butt of factory quality though this was not a standard addition. Cyl retains most of its orig blue in the chambers with strong blue still in the bore and nipples are crisp & clean with no sign of oxidation, indicating that it is probably unfired. The Remington New Model Army revolvers were extremely popular throughout the duration of the Civil War and later on the American frontier with both the military in the Indian Wars and the civilian population. Given their hard frontier use with limited or nonexistent maintenance fine examples retaining much of their orig finish are quite popular. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 60% orig blue with scattered areas of staining. Frame retains about 90% bright finish and cyl retains 10% orig finish with balance plum/silver. Brass trigger guard has crisp sharp edges with a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound and solid with handling & storage marks, edge wear and retain most of their orig oil finish and crisp inspector mark. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51851 JS102 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2311

2312
$4,600.00

SCARCE CIVIL WAR EXHIBITION ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL BELT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 105. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 3-line address with sgl patent date of “SEPT. 14, 1858″ and “NEW MODEL” on third line. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips numbered to this revolver. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop, possibly by the master himself, with two panels scenes of a trophy of flags & arms with an American shield on left side and two birds on right side with foliate arabesque patterns on both sides of frame below cyl opening. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns on front flats of frame and side flats of bbl. Top of backstrap is engraved in a sunburst pattern with chip & dot borders down backstrap & buttstrap. Cyl is etch engraved with Confederate & Union horsemen shooting at each other with trees & shrubbery surrounding. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 3,000-5,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1863-1873 and of those very few were engraved, especially with scenes as found on this one. Given the low SN it is almost certain that this revolver would have been carried by a Civil War soldier. According to Mr. Howard’s collection notes this revolver was one of the Remington firearms displayed at the “Sanitary Exposition in Chicago”. PROVENANCE: David Condon 1981; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being mostly a dark metal patina with a few scattered areas of fine pin-prick pitting; trigger guard retains 25-30% orig silver plating; cyl is also a gray metal patina with worn but clear scenes; grips have a repair in bottom left edge & left toe and several age lines, otherwise are sound showing moderate wear with a fine ivory patina; hammer is not firm in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50400 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2312

2313
$4,600.00

SCARCE MARTIAL REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 15428. Cal. 36 RF. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and usual 2-line address “PATENTED DEC. 17 1861/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION, NY”. Though approx 7,000-8,000 of this model was made for the US government orders in 1862, survival of these guns in orig configuration are scarce. This example is in fine condition overall retaining much of its orig finish and bright inspector’s cartouche. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl, frame and cyl retain matching gray/brown patina with about 20% bright blue finish retained especially in protected areas. Inspector marks and other markings are crisp and easily discerned though the first line of the bbl address was lightly struck. Stocks are sound and solid with minor dings and dents with bright and well struck inspector’s cartouche on left side. Mechanics are excellent and the bore is crisp and bright. 4-51850 JS101 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2313

2314
$4,600.00

FINE JENKS NAVAL CARBINE WITH MAYNARD TAPE PRIMER.

Cal. 54. Unusual side hammer carbine with 24-1/4″ rifled rnd bbl, integral front sight on front brass band with smooth brass middle band, both screwed to forestock. Fitted to lock under hammer is Maynard tape primer mechanism. This scarce variant only occurs on about 1000 guns made by Remington. It has usual “USN” markings with “R.C” inspector initials and the date “1847″ with “W.JENKS” and “CAST-STEEL” on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings “REMINGTON’S/HERKIMER/N.Y.” Loading port, at breech end of bbl, is oval. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a staple & ring on bottom tang. There is a single rounded rectangular cartouche on left side of wrist “RP”. This scarce variant of a Jenks carbine rarely comes to market and this is a beautiful example retaining most of its orig finish that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 97/98% orig brown finish though thinning in areas with staining and light pitting. Lockplate & hammer retain silvered case colors and brass is a yellow polished patina. Loading lever on top retains about 90% thin blue finish with staining. Stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings, dents and scratches with well defined inspector’s cartouche. This entire gun including stock and metal has been covered with a thin layer of old varnish which especially gives wood a “glossy” look. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-51883 JS145 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2314

2315
$2,875.00

FINE JENKS MULE EAR NAVY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual side hammer carbine with 24-1/4″ rifled rnd bbl, integral front sight on front brass band with smooth brass middle band, both screwed to forestock. It has usual “USN” markings with “R.C” inspector initials and the date “1846” with “WM JENKS” on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings, “WM JENKS” and “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Loading port, at breech end of bbl, is oval. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a staple & ring on bottom tang. There are residual outlines of two cartouches on left side of wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% bright orig brown finish. Lockplate & hammer retain strong traces of case color with balance a silver/gray patina. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands have a yellow patina with small inspector letter “R” found on trigger guard and buttplate. Loading lever retains about 80% thin blue finish with staining and pitting. Stock is sound and solid with many small storage dings and dents and one large 5″ deep scratch near muzzle. Inspector cartouches are barely discernible in outline only. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling. 4-51882 JS144 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2315

2316
$6,612.50

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.

SN C18591. Cal. 50-70. This Indian War era carbine is in excellent, near new condition and is one of the Civil War model percussion carbines converted starting in 1867. Approx 30,000 Sharps carbines of all configurations were converted after the Civil War with 22″ round bbl, with 3-groove rifled liner, and breechblock converted with cam type firing pin. Guns were restocked and refinished as necessary at the armory, as this gun appears retaining original Civil War markings and patented Lawrence rear sight. Various inspector marks are found on this gun in addition to original Civil War sub-inspector marks, a letter “C” is stamped on the right side of the forestock and “DFC” in ribbon cartouche is found on reverse side of buttstock. This is as fine an Indian War era cartridge conversion of a Civil War Sharps carbine as you will find retaining most of its orig arsenal finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains 98% of its original arsenal bright blue with discernible “New Model 1863″ behind rear sight and Civil War inspectors initials “AW” on breech and new arsenal sub-inspector “F” in front of “TWB”. Lock, frame, hammer, loading arm and base plate retains 90%+ of their case colors with remainder being muted and silver/gray especially on external lever bow of loop and back of floor-plate. Screws also retain much of their original bright blue. Buttplate is smooth silver/gray with large areas of case color. Carbine ring and base are bright with scattered staining and pitting. Buttstock is sound and solid with bright cartouche retaining most of its oiled finish and raised grain. Forestock is sound and solid with excellent oiled finish and areas of raised grain. Inspector’s initials “E.A.W.” are found on bottom of forestock at back. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. 4-51884 JS142 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2316

2317
$2,012.50

M-1865 SPENCER CARBINE.

SN 24743. Cal. 56-50. 20″ round bbl. This is a fine example of a late Civil War carbine in good overall, orig condition. This gun is in the normal configuration noted on other examples with breech marked M.1865 “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO/BOSTON,MA/PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860”. SN is found at back of breach. Various sub-inspector marks are found on metal parts. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl overall is brown and smooth with scattered areas of staining and pitting, traces of plum color, bore retains good, discernible rifling with pitting. Frame, lock plate, hammer, sling bar and butt plate are brown overall with traces of finish. Action functions perfectly. Stock is sound and solid with two long hairline cracks that do not affect function. No inpector’s cartouches are discernible. 4-50192 JS28 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2317

2318
$2,300.00

MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED MUSKET.

SN N/A. Cal. .58, 40″ long bbl marked at breech “1858” and on left bbl flat “V/P/eagle head” and stamped “1” on bbl flat and “25” on tang (rack numbers). Lock marked on primer door with spread-winged eagle dated front flat of lock plate ‘U.S./HARPERS FERRY” and dated “1858” behind the hammer. This is the first pattern 1855 rifle musket having the high side wall rear sight and brass nose cap. Balance of furniture is steel and the butt plate is marked “US”. The walnut stock is stamped opposite the lock in script “LB” in a cartouche and script “JAS” in a cartouche. This was the most modern musket in armories at the beginning of the Civil War and these guns typically saw hard use both North and South and this is an honest survivor in complete original condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal is very good and gray/bright overall with old cleaning, scattered staining and pitting. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. The stock is sound and solid with discernible cartouches, though the “JAS” initials are barely discernible. Stock exhibits numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches with notable erosion around and under rear band. Brass nose cap is well fit with light mustard patina. Bore exhibits good discernible rifling with pitting. 4-51887 JS143 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2318

2319
$4,197.50

FINE 1859 DATED M-1855 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. Cal. 58. This is a fine example of a Civil War era Model 1855 rifled musket. Lock and bbl are dated 1859. Lock is marked Springfield and has Eagle stamped on Maynard tape primer door. Stock on this gun retains one well-defined inspector’s cartouche, has a very good bore and is authentic, orig and complete in every regard. This is a popular Civil War gun that conforms to configuration and measurements of other M-1855 Springfields. This is a superior condition gun with crisp markings throughout that would make a great addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: This gun is very good-fine overall. Metal surfaces are gray with scattered staining and pitting. Lock has fine markings as can be seen in pictures. Bbl markings of date and VP over Eagle head proof are fine and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. There are discernible vise marks on either side of bbl. Gun is mechanically functional. Bore is very good with good rifling though dark and pitted. Stock is sound and solid with good discernible cartouche with scattered storage scratches, dings and dents. Accompanying bayonet has correct US surcharge and has similar metal surfaces to rest of gun. 4-50187 JS26 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2319

2320
$6,037.50

1862 DATED M-1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. .58 cal, 40″ rifled bbl. This was the most advanced musket in American armories at the beginning of the Civil War. Several hundred thousand of these guns were made in 1861 and 1862 and most saw very hard use. This particular arm conforms to the standard configuration of other Springfield rifled muskets with typical markings and measurements. This gun is 100% orig, authentic and complete in every regard including bayonet. This particular specimen is about as fine and untouched an example you will find that has seen little if any use, possibly never being fired. This gun is in the kind of condition that Civil War connoisseurs always look for and rarely find. Most guns found in years past have been polished bright. This gun was stored where it has patinaed overall; when a band is moved forward orig bright surfaces are then exposed. The stock still exhibits raised grain with two bright, crisp cartouches. The bore is bright and shiny and rifling is crisp. The accompanying bayonet exhibits same surface. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: This gun is fine overall. Metal surfaces are brown/gray with areas of staining and pin-prick pitting. Gun is well fit, tight and mechanically functional. Stock is dark with crisp edges and areas of raised grain with typical storage dents and scuffs. Buttplate is properly US surcharged with pitting. Bbl date of 1862 and VP Eagle Head proof are crisp and well-defined on the bbl breech. Lock markings are crisp and well-defined as can be seen in photos. Inspector’s cartouches and stock are crisp and well-defined as can be seen in photos. The bore is shiny with crisp rifling with some pitting and staining near muzzle end. 4-50188 JS25 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2320

2321
$5,175.00

1863 DATED COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861 RIFLED MUSKET.

SN N/A. .58 Cal rifled, 40″ long bbl marked “1863” at breech, “V/P” over eagle head on left breech flat, side of bbl is marked “STEEL” and inspected “W.P”. 3-leaf rear sight mounted 2-2/4″ in front of sight, corresponding front sight 1-3/4″ from muzzle. 5-1/2″ lock marked under (spread eagle on bolster) “U.S./COLT’S Pt F A M fg Co/HARTFORD Ct” and behind lock “1863”. Iron furniture consists of 3 screw retained split bands, trigger guard and buttplate (marked “US”). Walnut stock is 52-3/4″ long marked opposite the lock with two U.S. Army inspector cartouches. This gun exhibits a beautiful red color in the wood and the metal is as bright and well-preserved as you will find. This popular Civil War Colt Contract Rifled-Musket would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Metal is fine and bright condition showing no evidence of ever being fired, including the shiny, bright bore. Lock markings and bbl markings are crisp and well-defined. All metal is bright except the nipple and rear sight which are fire blued. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with few minor storage nicks and dings. Two bright, crisp inspector’s cartouches are present. 4-50190 JS27 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2321

2322
$16,675.00

CASED INSCRIBED WESSON & LEAVITT MASS ARMS PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.

Cal. 31. NSN. Only about 1,000 of these revolvers were made in the period 1850-51. Beautiful little revolver with 4” rnd bbl, open bottom receiver, 6-shot cyl with etched decoration and very nicely engraved frame, lockplate & hammer. Trigger guard is engraved to match with “Bartlett” in a ribbon. It has smooth 1-pc walnut grip with flared butt and brass backstrap. Accompanied by its orig, burgundy velvet lined, tiger striped maple case compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a spectacular Mass Arms eagle flask, brass 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter, “MASS ARMS CO” marked on bottom. It also has its brass bullet starter/rammer and an L-shaped nipple wrench. Another compartment contains an orig key. Additionally accompanying is a machinist’s or engineer’s straight edge, beautifully etched “Ralph W. Bartlett”, with its leather case. It appears that there was a Ralph W. Bartlett who served the Confederacy during the Civil War in Company K, Texas 9th Infantry and also the 6th Tennessee Infantry from 1862-1863. CONDITION: Appears to be new & unfired with bbl retaining 98-99% glossy orig blue and frame, lockplate, hammer & trigger guard virtually all of their bright orig case colors; cyl is fading silvered case colors; grip is sound and retains virtually all of its orig varnish; timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is sound with a couple of dings in bottom & top and retains most of its orig varnish with nicks & light scratches; interior is slightly faded with soil in bottom from the revolver; flask is virtually new; mold has one bent leg, otherwise appears unused; straight edge is extremely fine, leather case shows a little wear. A beautiful set in seldom encountered condition. 4-50320 345 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 2322

2323
$5,462.50

RARE CASED ALLEN’S PATENT, “J.G. BOLEN” MARKED PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 62. Cal. 31. Fine 6-shot pepperbox with about 3-1/4″ bbl cluster with flat ribs and engraved nipple shield. It has a bar hammer marked on top edge “ALLEN’S PATENT” and on left side “J.G. BOLEN, N.Y.” Frame is lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a geometric pattern down backstrap. One of the ribs of the bbl cluster is marked “PATENTED 1837 CAST-STEEL”. Mounted with smooth, bag-shaped walnut grips with a tiny silver oval inlaid on each side above the screw escutcheons. SN is found on left side of front strap under the grip, on the bbl cluster and inside each grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by its rare, orig, brass bound, burgundy velvet lined rosewood casing that has an empty brass plate in the lid and an extremely rare paper advertising of J.G. Bolen Company inside the lid with a line drawing illustration of the earlier version of this pistol. Bottom of case is French fitted for the pistol, a Dixon brass & copper 3-compartment flask, a tiny bright steel 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with screwdriver on one handle and a wood, brass & steel cleaning jag/ramrod. Left front corner of case has an empty covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbls retain a thin blue/gray patina with stronger blue in some areas; nipple shield retains about 90% thin orig blue and the frame 75-80% flaked blue; backstrap is bright metal; front strap & trigger guard retain 60-70% thin orig blue. Grips are sound showing little or no wear & retain 30-40% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Case is missing some slivers of veneer from each end of the lid, otherwise is sound with a slightly warped lid; interior is moderately faded with yellowed advertising paper and moderate soil in the pistol recess; accessories are fine. 4-50186 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2323

2324
$97,750.00

THE BEST OF THE BEST-RELIEF CARVED JOHN ARMSTRONG EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND AWARD WINNING RIFLE.

SN NSN. Maryland’s John Armstrong is considered by most to be one of the foremost artisans of the golden age. Armstrong was the creme de la creme, creating designs emulated by rifle makers everywhere. This rifle has a 41″ full oct . 38 Cal rifled bbl signed “John Armstrong” on a brass plate inlaid into the top facet of bbl. Overall 57″. Butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″. Most of his early rifle bbls were handmade. Large engraved brass 4-pc patchbox has 3 piercings and the door is engraved with Armstrong’s characteristic two crossing vines. Fine grade curly maple stock with pronounced comb is carved behind cheekpiece in a high relief motif of interlacing branches. Large “C” scrolls cross over the tight radiused curves of the smaller bottom scrolls. Area under cheekpiece is elevated and checkered. Carving at front of cheekpiece correlates in design with butt carving. Relief carving extends forward from lock and sideplate in feather like tapered flutes where each feathered area is slightly concave, this is a characteristic Armstrong feature. Rifle is relief carved behind bbl tang with vine like designs carried over from butt carving. Relief carving to rear of rear ramrod pipe is a fleur-de-lis type carving extending rearward about 4″ from the pipe. The entire forstock molding along the ramrod channel is deep and elegantly accomplished. Armstrong’s innovative, stylish rifle features extend from the buttplate to the 2-1/2″ long brass muzzle cap. Large silver oval cheekpiece inlay is engraved with a classic spread eagle with shield surrounded by an engraved border. Long elegant handmade lock is engraved “JA”. Armstrong’s locks had internal mechanisms as precise as a clock’s movement. The outside of the lock has beveled edges, square tail, graceful hammer and fancy hammer screw. Armstrong was born September 5, 1772 in Adams County, PA just north of the Maryland border. He settled in Emmitsburg, Maryland where he practiced his trade. The many features Armstrong brought into being with his meticulous workmanship produced immaculate rifles. As Joe Kindig states in his book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age, “John Armstrong’s workmanship is magnificent, and his designs are just about perfection. I cannot overemphasize the beauty of his rifles”. This rifle was awarded NRA’s First Place Silver Award at it’s national show in Washington, D.C. in 1962 and won the NRA’s One of Best seven awards in 1967. This is the best of the best. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Minor lock pitting and very few scratches and dings from age. The lock does not hold on full cock and needs to be adjusted. Kentucky rifles do not come any finer than this one. 4-49418 RG105 (90,000-150,000) – Lot 2324

2325
$28,750.00

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK SIGNED JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 44-1/4″ full oct 44 Cal. rifled bbl signed in script “John Armstrong” on a brass plate inlet into the top bbl flat. 60″ overall and 4-3/4 x 1-3/8″ butt. Bbl is fastened to stock with 4 bbl wedges. This rifle has a 5″ hand forged flintlock signed “JA”. Curly maple stock is nicely relief carved with C-scroll designs over the entire left hand side of butt with relief carving around bbl tang and behind rear ramrod pipe. Rifle has nicely engraved and characteristic Armstrong brass patchbox with 5-piercings. Large silver oval inlay on cheekpiece engraved with American Eagle. Sideplate is engraved with Armstrong’s characteristic engraving. John Armstrong was a gunsmith in Emmitsburg, MD in 1808. He was a very good engraver and carver, and he made beautiful inlays and patchboxes. Armstrong was a master engraver in both design and execution and his workmanship was magnificent. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Quality nicely relief carved Armstrong Kentucky rifle in very good overall condition. Relief carving on this rifle at butt is outstanding while carving behind ramrod pipe and forward of sideplate show a great deal of wear. Wood repair extending 2-1/2″ rearward from bbl tang where the tang had at one time been stretched to reinforce an in-period break through lock area. Kentucky rifle forestocks are very fragile and subject to breakage over the years. Early collectors spent a great deal of time and effort trying to save as much of the orig wood as possible while today’s collectors are more likely to simply replace all the damaged wood. This rifle has 9″ of wood replaced at muzzle along with numerous small patches of new wood along forend on both sides so that as much orig wood as possible has been retained in the forend. Bbl signature is worn to the point it is difficult to read. 4-49899 RG5 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 2325

2326
$47,150.00

OUTSTANDING AND PROFUSELY RELIEF CARVED YORK COUNTY RIFLE BY MICHAEL EDWARDS RECOGNIZED AS THE WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING FIREMAN.

SN NSN. 44″ full oct 52 Cal. rifled bbl signed “M Edwards”. Overall 59-3/4″, butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-5/8″. Magnificent curly maple stocked rifle which is profusely relief carved on entire cheekpiece side of butt, around bbl tang and forward of patchbox. Rifle is incised carved around rear ramrod pipe. Forend is nicely paneled with 8 brass inlays surrounding 4 bbl wedges. Forend has 4 brass ramrod pipes. Intricate 6-1/4″ long engraved brass toeplate features an amazing 12 piercings. Unique silver wire inlay design extends over comb from buttplate. Brass patchbox is finely engraved with 5-piercings and the finial is decorated with a beautifully designed and engraved long necked crane. Similar to no.108 p. 262 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Large flintlock is marked Ketland and Co. Long brass sideplate is nicely engraved in keeping with style of patchbox. This gun is pictured in James B. Whisker’s Arms Makers of Pennsylvania and Gunsmiths of York County. Whisker’s book considers this gun to indicate the best of the arms maker’s art. Michael Edwards was born in August 1767 in “York Town” (now York Borough) York County, PA. His father is listed as a member of the York Militia in 1778. Michael apprenticed as a gunsmith with York County gunsmith Conrad Welshans. Michael continued as a gunsmith until 90 years of age. Michael is recorded as having attended a local funeral procession honoring George Washington in 1799; a fire in 1800 at a bore mill used by York gunsmiths; a meeting at Furry’s Tavern on the day Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated in 1801 and was included in a membership list for Laurel Engine Company in 1803. Michael moved from York to Washington County, PA around 1805 and to Wheeling, VA about 1835. In 1870, at 103 years of age, Michael attended the County Fair in York where he was presented a gold-headed cane by the Laurel Fire Company recognizing him as the oldest living fireman in the world. His portrait and leather fire bucket are on display at the York County Fire Museum in York, PA. Michale Edwards died March 26, 1876 at the age of 108 years, 5 months and 14 days. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Outstanding orig condition throughout. Very interesting in-period repair to first 20″ of ramrod channel. As is true in many cases the wood began to split under the ramrod and was stabilized by an entire row of iron staples. This unique repair is completely invisible until the ramrod is removed. This repair is very desirable as it speaks to the originality of the forend wood. 4-49994 RG7 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2326

2327
$31,625.00

SUPERBLY RELIEF CARVED GOLDEN AGE FLINTLOCK RIFLE BY ADAMS COUNTY GUNSMITH ADAM ERNST.

SN NSN. 42″ oct to rnd 48 Cal. smooth bbl signed “A Ernst”. Overall 57″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″. Bbl is fastened to curly maple stock with 4 bbl wedges. 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has 5 piercings. Head is shaped like a dogs head with a ball or other round object in its mouth. Engraving is somewhat sparse but extremely good. Beveled brass sideplate is nicely engraved. Hand forged flintlock is unmarked. Cheekpiece side of stock is profusely relief carved to rear, under and forward of cheekpiece. Carving is composed of a large number of C-scrolls and is the work of an artist superb in using rococo design. It would be very difficult to find rococo better exemplified in the work of any other gunsmith. Half moon silver engraved inlay on cheekpiece and an oval silver inlay on top of wrist which is engraved “JB”. Nicely relief carved around bbl tang with outstanding incised carving behind rear ramrod pipe. Adam Ernst is listed as a gunsmith in Berwick Township, Adams County, PA, in the years 1805-1811. Adam died in 1857 which would suggest he was a gunsmith from about 1800 on. A. Ernst always used a beautifully scrolled trigger, generally with very beautiful piercings in rear as seen on this rifle. Another characteristic feature of Ernst’s work is molded detail at front end of trigger guard. Carving and patchbox design are very similar to rifle no.157 on p. 362 of Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition exhibiting some of the best of Adam Ernst carving. 20″ of forend wood and 12″ of bbl at muzzle have been professionally replaced. 4-49813 RG14 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2327

2328
$23,000.00

AWARD WINNING 18th CENTURY RELIEF CARVED DAUPHIN COUNTY PETER BERRY KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 44-1/4″ full oct .45 Cal rifled bbl signed “P Berry”. Overall 61″, butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″. 4-pc brass engraved patchbox has 3 piercings and is very similar to the Peter Berry pictured on plate number 112 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Brass sideplate is also similar to rifle number 112. Brass 4″ triangular engraved inlay is inlet to the face of cheekpiece. Curly maple stock is wonderfully relief carved behind cheekpiece with very deep rococo carving that appears even finer than the rifles pictured in Kindig’s book. Some relief carving forward of cheekpiece and patchbox, and around bbl tang. Deep incised carving around rear ramrod pipe. Hand forged German lock is unmarked and release for patchbox is a rectangular button in the 3-1/2″ buttplate. Forend has nice paneled molding running along the ramrod channel to nosecap. This gun was awarded the Kentucky Rifle Association’s Silver Metal as on of the best five on display at their 1965 annual meeting. Peter Berry is listed as a gunsmith in the tax records of Dauphin County in the years 1786-1789. Peter Berry died in 1795 so all his guns were made before the end of the 18th century. Peter Berry carved beautiful designs of “C” scrolls in high relief and no two of his guns are carved exactly alike. This gun is pictured on p. 55 plate no.48 of Henry Kauffman’s book, The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle while in the Collection of Herman Dean. PROVENANCE: Ex Herman Dean Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has been shortened approximately 3″ from rear. 3-1/2″ wood sliver repair along right hand side of forend 25″ back from muzzle. Wood replacement around tail of flintlock. Small square of wood inlet to rear of tang carving where a screw had been placed to stabilize an old, in-period wrist break. 4-49419 RG104 (30,000-65,000) – Lot 2328

2329
$26,550.00

RELIEF CARVED DAUPHIN COUNTY RIFLE SIGNED BY “Pe. BERRY”.

SN NSN. Cal. 60. 61″ overall with 45-1/4″ full oct rifled bbl signed in script “Pe. Berry”, with engraved bbl tang. The bbl is pinned to the stock with 8 silver inlays covering the pins. Buttplate is 4-3/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. The stock is nicely featured curly maple. There are 5 football shaped mother of pearl inlays on the comb and a round one under the cheek. Brass 4-pc patchbox is engraved with 9 piercings, somewhat unusual since the greatest number of piercings in Berry rifle patchboxes pictured in Kindig’s book is 6. Lid of the patchbox is not engraved. Patchbox head is fastened to the stock by three screws each having Berry’s characteristic high rounded surface instead of flat. Gun is relief carved to the rear of the cheekpiece with C-scrolls that extend under and forward of the cheek piece. Peter Berry is known to have carved beautiful designs of C-scrolls and flowers on many of his guns, but no two are carved alike. The gun is carved to the rear of the bbl tang, to the rear of the ramrod pipe and forward of the trigger guard. Berry’s characteristic molded lines run from the lock and sideplate to the rear ramrod pipe. Trigger guard, sideplate, and silver cheekpiece inlay are similar to Kindig’s rifle No. 112. The silver cheekpiece inlay is engraved with the name “DAN STREH”. The oval silver wrist inlay is also engraved “DS” presumably for the rifles orig owner Mr. Streh. This rifle has a finely engraved American Eagle inlet on the cheek in place of the moon on Kindig’s rifle No. 112. Brass engraved toe plate is 6-1/2″ long and is engraved with a shield on its finial. The patchbox release button is in the toe plate. The flintlock is marked “ROGERS & BROTHERS PHILADELPHIA”, and appears to be orig flint. Peter Berry is listed in the tax lists for Heidelberg Township, Dauphin County, in the years 1786-1789. Peter Berry was a fine maker of long, slender guns with beautiful patchboxes and is considered to be a grand gunsmith. CONDITION: Good. It is possible the carving on the cheek side of the rifle may have been refreshed at one time and a 1-1/2″ square piece of wood replaced under the patchbox. The mother of pearl inlays appear to have been added at a later date. Stock was over cleaned at one time. 4-50858 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2329

2330
$0.00

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO LITITZ, PA GUNSMITH ANDREAS ALBRECHT.

SN NSN. 45″ full oct unsigned 52 Cal. smooth bbl held to stock by 4 bbl wedges. Overall 60-3/8″, butt is 5″ x 1-7/8″. 4-piece engraved brass patchbox. Maple stock shows very little curl and is relief carved behind cheekpiece and around bbl tang. Carving behind cheekpiece is nearly identical to that found on one of the only signed Andreas Albrecht rifles. Heavy beveled brass sideplate is characteristic of Lititz area. Andreas Albrecht was born in 1718 in central Germany. He sailed to America from London in 1749 and traveled to the Moravian town of Bethlehem in eastern PA that same year where he took over the Christians Springs Gunshop from 1752 to 1766. In 1770-71 Albrecht left Bethlehem for the Moravian town of Lititz to resume his gunmaking trade on a full time basis where he continued to work as a gunsmith until his death in 1802. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall very solid orig condition with sharp and distinct relief carving. 13″ from muzzle of forend wood has been replaced. Lock may be a reconversion. 4-49941 RG8 (28,000-40,000) – Lot 2330

2331
$25,875.00

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE BY LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL GUNSMITH FREDERICK SELL.

SN NSN. 43″ full oct .58 Cal smooth bbl signed “F Sell”. Overall 58-1/2″, butt is 4-3/8″ x 1-1/2″. 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 5 piercings very similar to the Frederick Sell number 190 pictured in Kindigs Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Full curly maple stock is relief carved behind, under and forward of cheekpiece, to rear of ramrod entrance pipe and behind bbl tang. Beautiful carving is a mixture of “C” scrolls and relief carved flowers and is deep and masterfully done. Brass sideplate is engraved to match engraving on patchbox as is 4″ brass toe plate. Bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges and flint lock is unmarked. Oval silver inlay on wrist behind tang carving and another oval silver inlay on cheek. Relief carving on this rifle appears to be as good or better than that on any of the Sells pictured in Kindig’s book. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Small piece of wood replaced between the lock and bbl tang and wood has been replaced from tail of lock 1″ rearward around lock to bbl tang which does not interfere with the tang relief carving. There is evidence the stock had been broken in the area of lock. 4-49422 RG100 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2331

2333
$28,750.00

RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE LITTLESTOWN GUNSMITH FREDERICK SELL.

Cal. 50. 60″ overall with 44″ full oct unmarked bbl. Bbl is fastened to the stock with 3 bbl wedges. Buttplate is 4-1/2″ high x 1-1/2″ wide. Brass 4-pc engraved patchbox with 5 piercings. The lid is released by pushing toward the butt what appears to be the upper segment of the hinge that overlaps the upper patchbox plate. There is one detail Frederick Sell used quite frequently on the lids of his patchbox, and to some extent it identifies his work even though no two are exactly alike. In about the center of the lid, he often engraved a C-scroll with various details flowing off each end, in this case two engraved 4-petal flowers similar to the 4-petal flower in the cheekpiece carving. Frederick Sell was a maker of quality patchboxes of widely varied design. The cheek side of the butt is profusely relief carved with C-scrolls and a 4-petal flower behind the cheek piece and small C-scrolls forward of the cheekpiece. There is an 8 pointed engraved silver star inlaid on the cheek piece and 3 relief carved semi circles under the cheekpiece. Sells characteristic relief carving extends around the comb and forward of the patchbox. The bbl tang area and the rear ramrod entrance pipe area are nicely relief carved. The curly maple stock has a silver thumb piece inlay and two silver tear drop inlays, one on each side of the wrist. The unmarked flintlock appears to have been reconverted. Brass sideplate is nicely engraved and is characteristic of the “Littlestown School”. Brass trigger guard is identical to the one pictured on page 407 of Kindig’s Thoughts On The Kentucky Rifle In Its Golden Age. Kindig considered Frederick Sell to be one of the great masters of Kentucky Rifle making. Frederick Sell is recorded as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807, and in 1816 he purchased property in Littlestown. Frederick Sell is noted for his nicely scrolled triggers with a pierced detail to the rear, as found on this gun. Kindig writes he studied twenty-four Frederick Sell guns of which only six were signed. Accompanied by a notarized statement from the consignor indicating the firearm was purchased from the Joe Kindig collection in the 1960s. CONDITION: Very good. There is a 3″ age crack from the nosecap back on the right hand side and the flintlock has been reconverted. The stock was broken at wrist and repaired in period. The remainder of the rifle is in very good condition throughout with all nicely figured relief carving. 4-50167 RG103 (18,000-30,000) – Lot 2333

2334
$20,125.00

YORK COUNTY GEORGE SCHROYER RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 49-1/4″ oct to rnd smooth 64 Cal. bbl signed “George Schryer”. Not only did George Schroyer spell his name differently on gun bbls (Scheyer, Schreyer, Schryer, Shroyer, Shyer and Schroyer) but script is often illegible. Overall 65-1/4″ and butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-3/4″. 4-piece highly engraved brass patchbox. Curly maple stock is relief carved to rear and forward of cheekpiece, behind bbl tang and around rear ramrod pipe. Fleur-de-lis floral relief carving at bbl tang and rear ramrod pipe are a “signature” of G. Schroyer’s work. Carving at rear ramrod pipe has almost worn smooth from hard use as is often found to be the case with Schroyer rifles. Hand forged flintlock is unsigned. 3-1/2″ engraved brass toeplate contains hidden patchbox release and 2-screw heavy beveled brass sideplate has no engraving. George Schroyer moved to Hanover about the beginning of The Revolutionary War. He is found in the 1783 Hanover tax records. Records dated 1793 identify Schroyer as a gunsmith and he is listed as a gunsmith in Hanover as late as 1813. George Schroyer made beautiful Kentucky rifles before, during and right after The Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Notes found in patchbox of this Schroyer rifle are included which indicate early ownership by the Roop Family from which it was passed to the Petry Family and on to the Yingling Family. It is rare to be able to identify the orig owners of an 18th century PA long rifle. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Clean and orig throughout. Has been over cleaned so that little orig finish remains. Evidence of an old in-period wrist break. 4-49936 RG6 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2334

2335
$0.00

RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO READING GUNSMITH WOLFGANG HAGA.

SN NSN. 43-1/4″ full oct unsigned .530 bore bbl with 5 shallow square rifling grooves, held to stock with 4 bbl wedges. Overall 59″, butt is 4-3/8″ x 2″. Bbl is signed “IG” in a small square die stamp at same place on bbl as John Bonewitz signed his rifles “IB” and Andrew Figthorn signed his “AF”. This may be a mark of an unknown maker from this school or the man who made bbl. Nicely figured curly maple stock is relief carved to rear and forward of cheekpiece, around bbl tang and around rear ramrod entrance pipe. 4-pc Reading style patchbox is not engraved and heavy brass beveled sideplate is recessed at front screw, characteristic of Reading area rifles. Toeplate design is indicative of Haga’s style with its similarity to patchbox head. Relief carving on butt is very similar to that of rifle no.75 on p. 202 Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age which he attributed to Haga, but this rifle appears to be of earlier manufacture. Hand forged lock is unsigned. Of the four orig masters of Womeldsdorf-Reading School (Bonewitz, Reedy, Figthorn and Haga) all can be identified by existing signed examples with the exception of Haga. For this reason early guns of this school that cannot be identified by maker are generally attributed to Haga. Haga is listed as a gunsmith in Reading tax records beginning in 1767 and his will was probated in 1796 at which time he was referred to as a gunsmith. This gun is pictured on p. 40 of The Kentucky Rifle, a True American Herritage published by the Kentucky Rifle Association while it was in the Alfred Clegg Collection. PROVENANCE: Former collection of Ron Gable. Former collection of Alfred Clegg. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stock and finish are in fine orig condition throughout. Shrinkage and stress cracks under patchbox, and one on right hand side through third bbl wedge, none of which detract from the quality or appearance of this rifle. 4-50031 RG9 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2335

2336
$0.00

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE RIFLE BY JOHN BONEWITZ MARKED WOMELDORF TOWN ON PATCHBOX.

SN NSN. 42-1/2″ full oct 60 Cal. smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 57-1/2″, butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-7/8″. 4-pc engraved brass patchbox with Bonewitz’s characteristic finial. Stock is made from excellent quality curly maple with a high cheekpiece and a well defined high comb. Patchbox door is engraved “Womeldorf Town” and catch is fasted by 2 rivets, typical of his work. A very similar rifle is pictured on plate no.80 on p. 211 of Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Cheekpiece side of butt is nicely relief carved with C-scrolls and serpentine detail carved in relief under cheekpiece is considered his “signature”. Carving under cheek flows into wrist carving which is also characteristic of Bonewitz’s design. Very nicely engraved silver eagle inlay on cheek positioned over long brass inlay on cheek. Nicely relief carved around bbl tang and incised carved at rear ramrod furrule. John Bonewitz is listed in 1792 and 1800 tax lists of Heidelberg Township, Berks County. He worked in the town of Womelsdorf, a town in Heidelberg Township, originally called Middletown. Bonewitz is one of four masters of Womelsdorf School working from at least 1779-1809. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine example of a Bonewitz rifle which is one of few in existence with town name on patchbox lid and with silver eagle on cheek. 26″ of forend wood professionally replaced. Very small 1/2″ x 1/4″ triangular patch of wood has been inlet to left of bbl tang and 2″ section of wood under lock where apparently a broken main spring had split wood. Flintlock may be a replacement. 4-49876 RG15 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 2336

2337
$20,700.00

OUTSTANDING RIFLE SIGNED BY FAMOUS LANCASTER GUNSMITH MELCHOIR FORDNEY, MURDERED BY JOHN HAGGERTY.

SN NSN. 44″ full oct .45 Cal rifled and engraved bbl signed “M Fordney”. Overall 60″, butt is 4-3/8″ x 1-1/2″. Curly maple stock is finished dark and is nicely checkered in the wrist. Checkering is nicely decorated with brass nails. Triangular silver inlay behind bbl tang is surrounded by triangular incised carving. Rifle has a 4-pc brass nicely engraved patchbox with chip carving between patchbox side plates and lid. Patchbox finial, lid and sideplates are engraved similar to rifle number 40 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Flintlock plate is stamped “BAKER & MOSS”. There is an 8-pointed silver star inlay on cheek. Stock is nicely chip carved along buttplate on the cheekpiece side. Bbl held to stock with 4 bbl wedges. Melchoir Fordney was one of the finest of the Lancaster gunsmiths. Fordney was a very good engraver who executed his engraving in varying depths to create the effect of shading. In addition to his gunsmithing talents Fordney is remembered because he was murdered by a religious fanatic, John Haggerty, with an axe. The murder occurred in Fordney’s gun shop. Haggerty was found guilty of murder in the first degree and was hanged, despite much evidence that he was insane. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Forend is broken in two places behind nosecap on right hand side and one place on left side which includes a 1-3/4″ x 3/8″ wood replacement. Lock appears to be a reconversion. 4-49426 RG17 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 2337

2339
$10,637.50

RELIEF CARVED LANCASTER RIFLE SIGNED JOHN DEMUTH LANCASTER.

SN NSN. 41″ full oct 45 Cal. rifled bbl signed “J. DeMuth” and “Lancaster” in brass inlet into top bbl flat. Overall 57″, butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-3/4″. 4-pc brass engraved patchbox ends in a Lancaster daisy head finial. Patchbox release is a button on top flange of buttplate. Hand forged flintlock is unmarked. Relief carving to rear of cheekpiece is very unique in that it is a serpent like sea creature with a brass eye and brass wire inlay tongue. C-scroll incised carving extends from forward of cheekpiece, around comb to forward of patchbox. Simple incised chip carving on each side of bbl tang and some incised carving on each side of rear ramrod pipe. Cheekpiece is decorated with a large silver 8-pointed star and there is an oval silver inlay on wrist which has previous owners initials. Heavy brass beveled sideplate is not engraved. John Demuth for a short time worked in Frederick County, MD but for most of his life lived and worked in Lancaster, PA, his family owning and operating a tobacco shop. Many sources claim Demuth was not a gunsmith due to lack of information to substantiate his occupation. Dumuth is documented as providing General Hand’s contract for “continental rifles” in 1794 and a number of rifles exist bearing his script signature on bbl. A Frederick County, MD apprentice indenture exists which reads, “This indenture made the 16th day of February 1796 between John Demuth of Frederick County in the State of Maryland, gunsmith of the one part and Henry Koch, son of George Koch of the county and state afore said of the other part” substantiating the fact that Dumuth was, in fact, a gunsmith. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall in fair to good condition. Unique serpentine carving is very well done and very clear. Flintlock needs adjustment. Very little orig finish due to overall wear. No restoration or repair is evident anywhere. 4-50065 RG16 (12,000-25,000) – Lot 2339

2340
$0.00

IMPORTANT 18TH CENTURY GUN ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE FREDERICK FAINOT.

SN NSN. 54″ oct to rnd .60 Cal smooth unmarked bbl. Bbl is held to stock by 4 bbl wedges. Brass 2-pc engraved patchbox with it’s bottom opening door is characteristic of Fainot’s rifles. Patchbox door is engraved with a flower like design and has a rotating catch at the top to release the door. Sideplates on this patchbox are characteristic Fainot style but the finial is not Fainot’s customary daisy like five-petal floral motif. Fainot’s patchbox designs bear little resemblance to classic Lancaster rifles. Curly maple stock has deep and artistically executed carving behind bbl tang with relief carved beaver tails behind the lock and sideplate mortices. Trigger guard is the fowler-musket type and the sideplate shows strong European influence. Ramrod pipes are short and round with heavy molded ends. Gun has a very nice early hand-forged German lock. Fainot worked as a gunsmith in the borough of Lancaster from 1770-1803. The majority of his surviving guns are not signed. George Fainot was born in 1728 in France and immigrated to Canada in 1752. After spending some time in New York, he relocated to Lancaster in 1770 where he ran his gunshop until approximately 1783. In 1779, Fainot was one of 16 local gunsmiths paid by the Continental Congress for gunsmithing work. He was also a supplier of arms to the Continental Army after the Revolutionary War. The architecture of Fainot’s work is clearly in the Lancaster style, but he chose to retain the influence gained from past experiences so that his work does not “fit the mold” of the Lancaster school. Fainot’s existing works are rarely encountered today. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: 19″ of forend is replaced. 4-1/4″ x 1/4″ wood replacement along bbl above rear ramrod entrance pipe. Lock has been reconverted. There are a number of age cracks on cheekpiece side at buttplate. 4-49785 RG119 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2340

2341
$3,540.00

AWARD WINNING RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED AMERICAN FOWLER ATTRIBUTED TO LANCASTER GUNSMITH GEORGE FAINOT.

SN NSN. 42-1/2″ rnd 52 Cal. smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 58-1/4″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″. Bbl width at breech 7/8″ and width at muzzle 11/16″. Lock is 6″ x 1″ Sideplate is 5-7/8″ and trigger guard is 10-1/2″. Attributed to George Frederick Fainot (1728-1817), mainly on the basis of the design of its sideplate. He was born in France and worked in Lancaster, PA, in the last quarter of the 18th century, and his sideplates have a similar outline exhibiting French influence. The small size of this attractive fowler suggests it was made as a fowling piece for a boy or lady. Early fowler with a sideplate having a distinctive extension at the rear and ending in a small sphere. Carving design consists of a raised leaf with a pointed petal at front of lock and sideplate flats plus same leaf pattern incised at rear. Shell like apron around bbl tang with pointed-leaf design incised at end of apron. Same pointed leaf in a flowing design at rear ramrod pipe blends into 2 lines and a deeper molding along bottom of forestock. Trigger guard has acorn finial and tang of plain buttplate has 3 steps. Curly maple stock has a 2″ long brass nosecap which is pined to the forestock. This fowler was awarded the Kentucky Rifle Associations “Best Kentucky Fowler” award, which accompanies this gun, in June of 2006. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. 4-50089 RG12 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2341

2342
$10,637.50

RELIEF AND INCISED CARVED LANCASTER KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 43″ full oct unsigned 58 Cal. rifled bbl. 58-1/2″ overall with 1-7/8 x 5″ butt. 4-pc brass engraved daisy head Lancaster style patchbox. Stock is relief carved rear of cheekpiece and at bbl tang and is incised carved forward of patchbox, forward of cheekpiece and both sides of rear ramrod entrance furrule. Rifle has a German hand forged flintlock and heavy beveled 2-screw brass sideplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All carving is orig and intact. 30-1/2″ of forend wood has been replaced. 4-49979 RG3 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2342

2343
$0.00

INCISED CARVED LEBANON SCHOOL SIGNED N. BEYER RIFLE.

SN NSN. 42-1/2″ full oct 52 Cal. rifled bbl signed “N. Beyer”. Four piece engraved brass patchbox with a finial identical to Number 93 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. Kindig refers to this as an unusual and very charming patchbox head, an interesting bird with somewhat of a Pennsylvania Dutch feeling. He notes he has seen this head on only a few of N. Beyer’s rifles. Rifle is incised carved forward of the cheekpiece and extending over the wrist to the patchbox side. Incise carved panels run on each side from the lock and sideplate mortises to the nosecap, broken only at the rear ramrod entrance ferrule. Gun has a 5-1/4″ engraved brass toeplate behind a football shaped brass inlay. Nicholas Beyer was a very prolific gunsmith. Many Beyer rifles have survived and many have different features. Beyer is listed as a gunsmith in Dauphin County in 1807 and 1810 and he generally signed his guns in script on the bbl. CONDITION: Professionally repaired crack in stock 12″. There is evidence of some barely visible minor wood repair in the area of the trigger guard. 8-87716 RG61 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 2343

2344
$0.00

BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY DECORATED PERCUSSION CURLY MAPLE RIFLE WITH 25 SILVER INLAYS.

SN NSN. 41″ full oct 41 Cal. rifled unmarked bbl. Overall 56″, butt is 4-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. Beautifully figured curly maple stock with incised carving to rear of cheekpiece. Cheekpiece is decorated with 3″ oval silver inlay engraved with American eagle and two silver engraved key shaped inlays under cheekpiece. 4-pc brass patchbox has 8 piercings and is not engraved. 25 silver inlays are nicely engraved and tastefully used. Late percussion lock made by Joseph Golcher. One large silver inlay nicely encircles the bbl tang. Brass engraved sideplate is held in place by one lock screw and two brass nails. Suggestive of guns made in Somerset/Huntington areas of PA. Double set triggers. A great example of a highly decorated and carved rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice, highly decorated, well done Kentucky rifle. Small crack in stock between trigger and lock, probably result of broken main spring; no wood has been replaced. 2 screws missing from lower plate of patchbox and 4 tacks added to bottom plate to keep it in place. Brass 4-7/8″ toeplate has been incorrectly replaced. Percussion lock is pitted so Golcher’s name is illegible. Small piece of wood missing above front of lock. None of the problems with this rifle are beyond repair and could be nicely handled by a competent conservator. 4-50088 RG17 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 2344

2345
$0.00

NICELY INCISED CARVED YORK COUNTY KENTUCKY RIFLE BY J. LOWMASTER.

SN NSN. 42″ full oct .52 Cal smooth bbl signed “J Lowmaster” in script. 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has the characteristic York County finial and the flat brass side plate is similar in design to rifle number 143 in Kindig’s Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age. Curly maple stock is checkered at wrist and incised carving behind cheek is similar to Kindig’s number 143. There is an 8-pointed silver star inlay on cheek, and a large oval silver inlay on top of the wrist. Bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges. Unmarked flintlock appears to be orig flint. It is said that J. Lowmaster was a gunsmith in York until 1800, after which he moved to Ohio. As Kindig notes in his book, Lowmaster’s incised carving is of very high quality. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Large, 2″ piece of new wood inlet between trigger and lock and some evidence there may have been a break in wrist, the repair of which is hidden in the wrist crosshatching. The flint lock may be a replacement. 4-49421 RG23 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2345

2346
$10,350.00

BEAUTIFUL JACOB KUNZ FLINTLOCK PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 44″ full oct .50 Cal smooth bbl marked “KUNZ PHILADa”. Overall 59-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-5/8″. 4-pc brass patchbox with Jacob Kunz’s unique and fabulous engraving. Heavy beveled brass sideplate ends in characteristic Lehigh County arrowhead. Brass trigger guard still retains a hint of the Lehigh Valley stud in the bow as Kunz would have used when he was still located in the Lehigh County area. Silver cheekpiece inlay is an 8-pointed engraved star and cheekpiece is made with a bone inlay. Curly maple stock is checkered at wrist. 4-5/8″ long brass toe plate is pierced by bone button that acts as the patchbox release. Flintlock plate is marked “NOCK WARRANTED”. Double set triggers and bbl is held to stock with 4 bbl wedges each of which is surrounded by a silver inlay. Jacob Kunz was born in the Lehigh Valley and relocated to Philadelphia where he won many awards and became famous for his craftsmanship and engraving. Examples of his work are on display in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. 22″ of forend wood and 12″ of bbl have been replaced. Stock has shrinkage cracks at toe. Lock has been reconverted and is in need of adjustment. Otherwise this gun remains in nice used condition. 4-49420 RG103 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2346

2347
$8,050.00

INCISE AND RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO BERKS COUNTY GUNSMITH HENRY MAUGER.

SN NSN. 45-1/4″ full oct unsigned 50 Cal. smooth bbl held to stock by 4 bbl wedges. Overall 60-1/2″, butt is 4-3/4″ x 1-7/8″. Finely figured curly maple stock is attractively incised carved on butt forward and behind cheekpiece. Relief carved around bbl tang and incised carved at rear ramrod pipe. Rear ramrod pipe has attractive 4″ x 1″ finial. 4-pc brass engraved patchbox ends in Mauger’s characteristic style finial. Relief patchbox lid is released by a button in top flange of buttplate. 4″ brass toeplate and trigger guard ends are all in characteristic Mauger style. Beveled brass sideplate is not engraved. Brass cheekpiece inlay is an 8-pointed star. Henry Mauger of Douglass Township, Berks County, PA was born in 1750 and died in 1826. He is listed in Douglass Township in tax assessments of 1781-1790 and as a gunsmith from 1802-1805. Henry Mauger’s guns are very well made and his patchbox design is similar to that used by John Derr, who may have been his apprentice. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Amazingly good condition. Carving is sharp and crisp and finish is orig. 17″ of forend from muzzle wood has been professionally replaced. 3-1/4″ x 1/8″ wood sliver repair under lockplate. 4-50063 RG10 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2347

2348
$23,000.00

EXTREMELY FINE PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. 52-7/8″ overall with 37-1/2″ full oct rifled bbls. One bbl is signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 3-3/4″ brass engraved inlay inlet into the top flat of the bbl. Other bbl is also signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 4″ silver inlay inlet into its top bbl flat. Buttplate is 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide and stock is finely curled maple. The 4-pc brass patch box with 7 piercings is finely engraved and is Hawk’s characteristic style. Brass panels between the two bbls are finely engraved on each side at the breech end, as is the 9-1/4″ brass toe plate, the 7″ brass comb inlay and the brass side plate. Cheek is decorated with Hawk’s characteristic finely engraved silver oval inlay with 8 piercings and an 8-pointed flower design inside the oval. The cheek side of the butt features a second outstanding silver oval inlay with 5 piercings and a wonderfully engraved American Eagle in its center. Cheek piece has a 3/8″ x 2″ silver engraved inlay. There are 3 silver engraved inlays on the wrist and an engraved silver inlay surrounds the finely engraved bbl tang. This is an outstanding example of Nicholas Hawks finest work. Rifles and pistols of Nicholas Hawk are distinct works of art upon which he executed in lavish pride his utmost skill, ingenuity and craftsmanship. Nicholas Hawk lived, worked, and is buried in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA. He was born March 3, 1782 and died 1844. The orig gun shop of Mr. Hawk has been relocated to Boulton, PA at the PA Long Rifle Museum run by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. The PA Long Rifle Museum is on the orig site of the Henry gun factory from which Hawk purchased his gun bbls. It is interesting to note Hawks’s reputation as an engraver is unparalleled. He was so good, in fact, he spent time in federal prison for counterfeiting. CONDITION: Remarkable condition throughout with no visible repairs or alterations. The breech end of the bbls show pitting from the percussion ignition system as would be expected, and the bbl signatures show signs of wear. The rifle was obviously used, but not abused. This rifle is of higher quality than the majority of those found made by this sought after gunsmith. Accompanied by a bag & horn set which according to family lore came with the rifle. 4-49575 RG100 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2348

2349
$0.00

PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER NICHOLAS HAWK, MONROE COUNTY, PA KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 52 rifled and 48 smooth. Overall 49″ with 33-1/2′” full oct bbls. One bbl is signed “NICHOLAS HAWK” in script in a 4″ brass engraved inlay inlet into the top flat of the bbl. Other bbl is unsigned. Buttplate is 4″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Stock is curly maple. The 4-pc brass patch box with 7 piercings is engraved and is Hawk’s characteristic style. Brass panels between the two bbls extend only 8-1/2″ from the breech end and are engraved with Hawk’s typical engraving. The 10-1/2″ brass toe plate is finely engraved as is the 7″ brass comb inlay. The engraved bbl tang is surrounded by a brass inlay which is not engraved. Cheek is decorated with Hawk’s characteristic finely engraved silver oval inlay with 8 piercings and an 8-pointed flower design inside the oval. There are 3 silver inlays on the cheek side of the butt which were made from silver coins. There are 2 silver wrist inlays, one of which is an 1866 dated silver coin. The brass engraved side plate has been broken and repaired. Nicholas Hawk lived, worked, and is buried in Gilbert, Monroe County, PA. He was born March 3, 1872 and died 1844. The orig gun shop of Mr. Hawk has been relocated to Boulton, PA at the PA Long Rifle Museum run by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. The PA Long Rifle Museum is on the orig site of the Henry gun factory from which Hawk purchased his gun bbls. CONDITION: Average. All the engraving on the rifle shows signs of a great deal of wear. Front ramrod ferule on the left hand side is a replacement. 1-1/4″ of the brass side plate has been replaced. The 5 silver coin inlays are later additions. There is a small triangular wood replacement at the toe which caused the end of the toe plate to be reworked. There is a 2-1/4″ wood replacement between the lock plate and the trigger guard and a 2″ wood replacement between the bbl tang and the lock. The brass inlay around the bbl tang may be a replacement. 4-49555 RG101 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2349

2350
$0.00

KENTUCKY BUCK AND BALL GUN LEHIGH VALLEY.

SN NSN. Cal. .590 Smooth bore. 47-1/2″ Bbl transitions from octagon at breech with wedding band to round toward muzzle, and is unmarked. Lock with slightly chamfered plate and file decorated rebate to tail has inset faceted pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and is mounted with flat-faced, chamfered, serpentine cock. Fine American walnut stock extends to within 1-1/2″ of muzzle, is pinned to bbl, and has sheet brass wrap 1-1/2″ back from tip. There is a plain rebated molding along ramrod channel ending in incised foliate finial. This treatment extends to surrounds on rounded spear finial of deeply floral engraved bell metal trigger guard with grip spur. There are nicely carved moldings with drop points around lock and engraved bell metal sideplate, and raised carved sprays of scrolled acanthus behind bbl tang and at rear portion of deeply fluted right hand cheekpiece. There are staples for vent pick under cheekpiece. An incised line runs along sides of flat toe line. Heavy bell metal buttplate is engraved matching other furniture. New hickory ramrod mounts through beaded brass pipes and tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock is smooth with fine hand wear. New pieces have been let in along bbl channel, mostly on right side. Some new wood has been let in around lockplate. A crack from rear lock screw above sideplate has been repaired using a hand forged nail. Furniture is a mottled light mustard. 4-49909 MGM281 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2350

2351
$11,500.00

EXTREMELY RARE PILL LOCK CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE BY EASTON, PA GUNSMITH HENRY YOUNG.

SN NSN. Cal. .50. 42″ full oct smooth bbl signed “HENRY YOUNG”. Overall length 56-1/2″ with a 4-1/4″ high X 1-3/8″ wide butt. The bbl of this attic condition rifle is held to the curly maple stock with 3 bbl wedges, each of which is surrounded by an oval silver inlay. The excellently engraved brass 2-piece patchbox with one piercing has the customary Young family door, hinged on the bottom and contained within the brass plate encircling the door. The patchbox release is in the 3-3/4″ brass engraved toe plate and there is an engraved 9″ comb inlay. The cheekpiece side of the rifle features an engraved oval silver inlay on the cheek depicting the American eagle and an elaborate 4-1/2″ long engraved pick holder with 2 piercings. There is an attractive 1/4″ wide brass decorative engraved inlay that running along the buttplate on the left-hand side. There is a very nice engraved 10″ long saddleplate from the trigger guard to the rear ramrod entrance pipe. The full brass engraved side plate features two engraved lock screws, the actual lock screw being under the hammer on the lockplate side. The lockplate is handsomely engraved as is the pill lock hammer suggesting this gun was produced very early in the percussion period. The pill lock precedes both tube lock and percussion cap. The pill itself was a tiny pellet filled with what literature calls simply ‘detonating powder’. A hammer fell upon the pill, setting it off, which in turn exploded fire into the powder charge in the breech. Longrifles and pistols made by the Young family of Easton, PA have a proud heritage spanning four generations and over 100 years. There were five members of this family that were gunsmiths. Their names were Henry, John, John, Jr., Peter, and John K. Young. Henry Young, the progenitor of this famous family, was born about the year 1720. The old stone, one-story building which served as the first of the Young’s two gun shops still stands along the Sullivan Trail in north Easton. The building is reportedly the oldest building still extant in the city of Easton. The Young gun shop enterprise was established in 1759 making it one of the few remaining orig gun shops in the United States dating from the Colonial period. Henry Young taught his son, John, the profession and art of gun making. The Northhampton County tax list includes Henry Young as a locksmith 1774 and John as a gunsmith at the time of the American Revolution. Both are listed as gunsmiths in the tax lists of 1779. The Young family made flintlock rifles and pistols for private customers, the Continental Congress and later the United States Government. It is interesting to note Henry Deringer, Jr. apprenticed to the Young family before beginning his business in Philadelphia where he invented the famous Deringer pistol. The Young gun shop at Easton was a place of importance and the family became generally known, not only in PA, but throughout the other colonies. John and Henry Young took the Oath of Allegiance on October 17th and 26th, 1778, respectively. CONDITION: Excellent attic condition. The orig stock finish shows the expected dents and bruises associated with age. There is an 11″ long X 1/8″ wide wood sliver missing along the right-hand side of the bbl from the muzzle. The first silver oval wedge inlay is missing on the left-hand side at the muzzle. There are a number of brass pins missing on the side plate and all pins should be reset. There is a about a 1″ by 1/4″ piece of wood missing at the forward end of the lock. This rifle is the way everyone would like to find it, untouched for those who like attic condition and easily restored by a conservator to wonderful condition. 4-51106 RG109 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2351

2352
$3,450.00

VERY UNIQUE LEHIGH COUNTY RIFLE WITH A FANTASTIC PATCHBOX DEPICTING ANGEL GABRIEL AND HIS HORN.

SN NSN. 37″ full oct 45 Cal. smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 51-3/8″, butt is 4″ x 1-1/2″. Bbl held to stock with 4 pins. Stock is very faintly curled maple. Wrist is nicely crosshatch checkered. Outstanding brass patchbox is magnificently engraved with 7 piercings and a finial depicting winged angel Gabriel blowing his horn. A piercing in finial is filled with a black horn inlay. Patchbox door is engraved “TB”, probably for owner since there are no known gunsmiths with these initials in Lehigh County area. Flintlock plate is marked “Ketland” and brass sideplate has 4 piercings, 2 of which are inset with bone or ivory. Round silver cheekpiece inlay is engraved while round silver wrist inlay is not. Buttplate is inlet into top of stock and trigger guard has a stud forward of bow, all characteristic of Lehigh/Northampton County rifles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very attractive rifle in good condition throughout as restored. Bbl has been cut 1-1/2-2″ from rear. 2″ piece of wood above forward part of lock has been replaced and all wood surrounding lock has been replaced suggesting lock is a replacement. 1-1/2″ x 1″ triangular piece of wood replaced at toe and rear 1″ of toeplate is replaced. 4-50105 RG19 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2352

2353
$6,900.00

BEDFORD COUNTY PERCUSSION RELIEF CARVED RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH MILLS.

SN NSN. 41″ full oct .40 Cal bbl signed “J M”. Overall 56″, butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-1/4″. The Bedford style lock is also faintly signed “J M”4-pc brass engraved patchbox has 3 piercings and rifle has 24 silver inlays including a large silver inlay on cheek engraved with an American eagle. Curly maple stock is relief carved behind cheekpiece and rifle has a 9-1/2″ brass saddle plate with 3 piercings along with an 8-7/8″ brass toe plate with 3 piercings. Rifle has double set triggers. Joseph Mills was born in 1790 and died in 1876. He was the son of Joseph Mill, Sr, of Providence Township, Bedford Co, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. One of the silver bbl pin inlays has been poorly repaired and it would appear the two diamond shaped silver inlays alongside bbl tang are replacements as is one of the teardrop inlays on the left hand side of wrist. Large silver inlay behind bbl tang has a 3/8” silver piece poorly replaced. Lock hammer is a replacement. There is wood burned away behind lock at breech end of bbl and lock is not working needing adjustment. Stock has crack on right hand side at rear ramrod entrance pipe. 4-49425 RG15 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2353

2354
$4,600.00

CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL KENTUCKY RIFLE BY HENRY NOLL.

SN NSN. 42″ full oct .40 Cal smooth bbl signed “HN”. Overall 58″, butt is 4-3/8″ x 1-1/8″. 4-pc brass patchbox has a beautifully engraved finial and door is separated from side plates with wood piercings. Curly maple stock is incised carved forward of cheekpiece and patchbox. Large oval silver inlay on cheek with engraved American eagle, oval silver inlay on top of wrist, an attractively engraved silver inlay on both sides of wrist area of stock, and a silver inlay extending 1-1/2″ into stock on cheekpiece side at buttplate. Brass sideplate is nicely engraved and has 3 screws, the rear screw being a wood screw. Flintlock is marked “J.Albert&Co”. Henry Noll was the son of John Noll but was not as good a craftsman as his father. Henry and his father worked together and the fine forestock molding on this rifle appears to be the hand of his father as very well might be the engraving on the patchbox finial. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 12″ of forend has been replaced at muzzle. 1/2″ of wood is missing along bbl forward of frizzen. Forward sideplate screw is an incorrect replacement that does not extend into the lock. 4-49427 RG27 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2354

2355
$2,875.00

SHORT RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE BY CHAMBERSBURG GUNSMITH HENRY NOLL.

SN NSN. 28″ full oct .45 Cal rifled bbl marked “H NOLL. Overall 43-3/4″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-1/4”. 4-pc brass patchbox the sideplates of which are separated from the door and a finial with one piercing. Curly maple stock has “C” scroll relief carving to rear of cheekpiece and also has heavy relief carving to rear of bbl tang. Sideplate and lock panels end in beaver tail carving. Some relief carving forward of cheekpiece and patchbox. Nice incised paneling running from rear ramrod pipe to nosecap. Brass cheek inlay is a trident and a 3-1/4″ brass nicely figured inlay along top of comb at buttplate. Percussion lockplate is also signed “H NOLL” and has been converted to percussion from flint. Henry Noll is known to have worked along with his father John Noll but was not as good a craftsman as his father. Sometimes the carving or engraving on Henry’s rifles was actually done by his father. Although short this rifle was created to be a saddle rifle or buggy gun. Bbl is decorated with stars at breech along with the initials “HN” and two sabers as is common with Henry Noll rifles. Muzzle of rifle bbl is also decorated with stars. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. 2-1/4″ age crack running forward of lock. Small stress crack at toe. Small 1-1/2″ piece of wood missing on the comb at buttplate. Short rifle bbl is it’s orig length. 4-49444 RG59 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2355

2356
$5,175.00

INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIFLE SIGNED J WETZEL.

SN NSN. 37-1/2″ full oct .52 Cal rifled bbl signed “J Wetzel”. Overall 51-7/8″, butt is 3-3/4″ x 1-1/4″. Stock is curly maple and is incised carved behind cheek with back to back “C” scrolls each of which are similar to those used by Upper Susquehanna gunsmith Laudenslager . Cheek piece is decorated with a silver half moon inlay, the 4-bl wedges are surrounded by have 4 silver inlays on right hand side. Rifle has 4-pc brass patchbox with 5 piercings. 4-1/2″ brass saddle plate and 5″ long brass comb inlay. Flint lock plate is marked “R. ASHMORE & SON”. Rifle has always been a flintlock. John Henry Wetzel is listed in Synder County, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Small sliver of wood has been expertly replaced along ramrod under second bbl wedge from muzzle. Lock may be a reconversion, is not working and needs adjustment. 4-49430 RG21 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2356

2357
$2,875.00

UNMARKED EASTON PA AREA FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. 40-1/4″ full oct .48 Cal smooth bbl. Overall 55-1/2″, butt is 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″. Hand forged German flint lock is unmarked and has been reconverted. Full brass sideplate is typical of Easton rifles as is the sheath type buttplate that is slightly inlet into the comb of stock. 4-pc engraved patchbox has one piercing in the finial and its sideplates are suggestive of rifles made in the Easton area by John Demuth. Curly maple stock is held to bbl with three bbl wedges. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Clean and solid. Small piece of wood inlet at forward end of sideplate and lock bolt screws are new replacements. Sideplate has been replaced. Screw at frizzen spring is a modern replacement. 4-49438 RG57 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2357

2358
$8,050.00

NORTH WESTERN LEHIGH COUNTY ALLEMAENGEL SCHOOL INCISED CARVED RIFLE WITH TWO LIBERTY HEADS.

SN NSN. 41-1/4″ full oct unsigned 45 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 56-1/4″, butt is 4-5/8″ x 1-5/8″. Maple stock with no curl. 2-pc engraved patchbox featuring Lehigh/Northampton County Indian or Liberty Head on patchbox door. Liberty head is also incised carved forward of trigger guard. Lehigh County sheath type buttplate and buttstock silhouette. Engraved brass cheek inlay and engraved brass wrist inlay are held to stock with a center wood screw. This feature, along with pointed brass sideplate and pointed brass toeplate are all characteristic of guns produced in North Eastern part of Berks County, north of Kutztown. Incised carving to rear of cheekpiece is also characteristic of guns produced in that Allemaengel region. This particular style of rifle has not yet been accurately identified as to maker but is consistent with those made by Stoffel Long or members of the George Family. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Rare example of guns from this school having two Liberty Heads in fair to good condition. Stock has been overly cleaned and refinished. Several small additions of wood along forend and around lock and sideplate. 3″ x 1/2″ piece of new wood inlet between lock and bbl tang which includes much of the tang carving. 4-50115 RG18 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 2358

2359
$2,587.50

INCISED CARVED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE BY SOMERSET COUNTY GUNSMITH JONATHON DUNMYER.

SN NSN. 36″ full oct .38 Cal rifled unmarked bbl. Overall 51-1/2″, butt is 3-1/2″ x 1-1/8″. Somerset County style lock is engraved and initialed “JD”. 4-pc engraved brass patchbox has 4 piercings and is very much like the Dunmyer pictured on p 88 in Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon & Somerset Counties. by Jim Whisker & Larry Yantz. Brass engraved sideplate is identical to the Dunmyer pictured in Whiskers book. Rifle is profusely engraved to rear under and forward of cheekpiece, forward of patchbox, around bbl tang and at rear ramrod entrance pipe. Rifle has double set triggers. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Clean and solid showing signs of heavy usage. Rifle had been broken through entire wrist area behind trigger guard. Hammer on lock is a incorrect replacement. 4-49431 RG53 (3,500-8,500) – Lot 2359

2360
$4,025.00

INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE BY HENRY ECKLER OF PINE GROVE, PA.

SN NSN. 37-1/2″ full oct .56 Cal smooth bbl signed “H Eckler”. Overall 53-1/4″, butt is 3-7/8″ x 1-1/4″. Stock is nicely figured curly maple that is nicely incised carved to rear of cheekpiece. Gun has 4-pc brass engraved patchbox with 2 piercings. Cheekpiece is decorated with a silver 8-pointed star and there is an oval silver inlay on top of wrist. Flintlock is marked “LONDON WARRANTED” and appears to be orig flint. Brass sideplate is typical Berks County style. Henry Eckler worked in Pine Grove, PA until about 1862. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has been shortened by 3″ from back. 4-49432 RG20 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 2360

2361
$5,175.00

INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY BY BERKS COUNTY GUNSMITH J. FORD.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. Overall length is 53″ with a 37″ full oct rifled bbl stamped “J. FORD”. Bbl is held to the stock with 3 bbl wedges each surrounded by silver fish inlays. Buttplate is 4-1/4″ high x 1-1/2″ wide. The 4-pc brass pactchbox is minimally engraved and its finial has 1 piercing and ends in a 4-petaled flower. The curly maple stock is very attractively incised, carved forward and rear of the cheek piece. The cheek is decorated with 8-pointed silver star over 2-1/4″ silver cheekpiece inlay. There is a silver oval thumb piece inlay, 1/2 moon silver inlay forward of the patchbox and a small silver shield inlay forward of the buttplate tang. The flintlock is marked “R. ASHMORE WARRANTED”. Richard Ashmore was an English lock maker cira 1827-1855, whose locks were imported for use in this country. J. Ford rifles are thought to have been made in Berks County in the areas of Harrisburg and/or Orwigsburg. CONDITION: Very good. The bbl was cut from the rear about 4-1/2″ inches a very long time ago. The rifle appears to have an old ramrod which has been in the rifle since the bbl was cut as you can see the color change in the ramrod where each of the ferules are now located. The finish and carving are excellent. 4-51019 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2361

2362
$2,300.00

INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO THE GUNSMITH JACOB WELSHANTZ JR.

SN NSN. 41″ full oct .45 Cal rifled bbl signed “JW”. Overall 56″, butt is 4″ x 1-1/4″. Reconverted flintlock is marked “Joseph Golcher”. 4-pc Reading style engraved brass patchbox with 2 piercings. Rifle is very nicely incised carved behind and below cheekpiece and in the area of the rear ramrod pipe. Cheek is decorated with a 8-pointed silver star inlay along with an oval silver inlay on wrist behind bbl tang. Bbl is held to stock with 4 pins each of which is surrounded by half moon silver inlays. 2-screw brass sideplate is not engraved. This rifle is attributed to the gunsmith Jacob Welshantz Jr, who worked in Harrisburg and York, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Flintlock needs adjustment. 8-1/2″ wood sliver replaced on both sides of forend from nosecap. A number of cracks repaired on right side on area of rear ramrod pipe. Gun had been broken through wrist area and repaired with a large iron plate and entire area has been refitted with new wood running from the comb of stock to lock area. 4-49435 RG61 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2362

2363
$3,450.00

INCISED CARVED CURLY MAPLE PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO DUNMEYER OF SOMERSET COUNTY, PA.

SN NSN. Cal. 36. 52″ overall with a 37″ full oct unsigned rifled bbl. Buttplate is 3-1/2″ high x 1-1/4″ wide. Brass 4-pc engraved patchbox with 4 piercings. Brass 5″ long engraved side plate with one lock screw. Incise carved forward and rear of the cheek piece, forward of the patchbox and around the bbl tang. Relief carved feather design extending 4″ forward of the lock and sideplate panels. There seems to be very faint letter “D” on the lockplate suggesting the lock may have been initialed by its maker. The rifle has dbl set triggers. The Dunmeyer family of gunsmiths were active in Somerset County, PA from the 1820’s to 1880’s. CONDITION: Very good. There is a break through the forend, 18″ from the muzzle with a 2 x 1-1/4″ sliver missing on the left hand side and a second break through the forend at the rear ramrod pipe. There are several shrinkage cracks at the toe of the butt. The percussion lock is not working and needs adjustment. This gun appears to be in “as found” condition with no attempt to repair or stabilize any of the breaks or shrinkage cracks. 4-50850 RG104 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2363

2364
$2,875.00

UNSIGNED FLINT LOCK CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 70. Overall length of 58-3/8″ with 42-3/4″ full oct unmarked smooth bore bbl. Buttplate is 4-1/4″ high x 1-3/4″ wide. Gun is curly maple wood throughout with a Berks County 2-pc brass Christian Derr style engraved patchbox. This gun was made using a variety of parts from a number of different rifles. The rear entrance ferule appears to be Bucks County style while the heavy beveled brass side plate is of the early Berks County style. The 6 large triangular brass forestock inlays, the 5 small brass stars on the cheek and the 1/2 moon cheek piece inlay are later replacements. The flint lock is of early European manufacture. CONDITION: Poor. Stock was cut back at the muzzle and the nosecap is a replacement. The tang on the rear ramrod pipe is a replacement. The bbl tang is replaced and improperly reset. This appears to be an early Berks County rifle that has a great many later additions. 4-49574 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2364

2365
$9,775.00

EXTRAORDINARY CONTEMPORARY COPY OF RARE 18TH CENTURY RELIEF CARVED READING AREA OVER AND UNDER FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 45. 39-3/4″ full oct unmarked rifled bbls. 55-1/4″ overall length, 1-7/8″ x 4-3/8″ butt. Some relief carving to rear of ramrod entrance ferrule. On either side of double bbl assembly there are full length panels of curly maple with decorative brass escutcheons where screws pass through to hold panels in place. Buttstock is nicely relief carved forward and rear of cheekpiece and behind bbl tang. 4-pc patchbox is not engraved but is attractive being well designed in a rococo style. 8-pointed silver star inlay on cheekpiece. Double rifles, also called swivel-breech rifles and Wender guns, were made in Europe as early as 1650s and are documented as having been made in America after 1780s. This rifle is identical to rifle no.33 on pp. 142-147 of Shumway’s Rifles of Colonial America Vol. 1. Old timers in the Kentucky Rifle Association may recall a member by the name of George Murdock who brought an over/under Berks County carved swivel breech rifle to meetings in the 1970’s. Many members at that time attempted to purchase his rifle. After his death in 1976 it was discovered he had a copy made of his orig rifle and took great pleasure in bringing the copy to meetings and fooling all the knowledgeable collectors. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Overall rifle is in fine orig condition throughout. Swivel action is loose and lock also needs internal adjustment. Relief carving is attractive throughout. 4-50097 RG2 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2365

2365a
$0.00

HISTORIC PAINTED DOVETAIL DOWER CHEST MADE FOR ANNA-MARIA DICKERT, DAUGHTER OF JACOB DICKERT, FAMOUS PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE MAKER.

18th century chest with two tombstone panels featuring tulips and urns with distelfink. Bearing the name of Anna-Maria Dickert. Sitting atop oak bracket base of similar era but different origin. Dated 1786 on front. SIZE: 49″w x 20″d x 25-1/2″ h PROVENANCE: Anna-Maria Dickert was the daughter of well known 18th century gunsmith Jacob Dickert. records show that Jacob Dickert was a member of the Moravian Church of Lancaster Pennsylvania. (Fine article by Henry Kauffman can be found in April 1952 Antiques Magazine.) A great deal of information pertaining to Jacob Dickert and his gunsmithing is contained in the two volume set “U.S. Ordnance” By Major James E. Hicks. Dickert was born in Maintz, Germany in 1740. He came to America with his parents and settled in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1748. His family moved to Lancaster in 1756. In 1764 he married Johanneta Hofer who was born in York County in 1746. Jacob became a citizen of Pennsylvania and the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1765. In 1776 Jacob Dickert and John Henry, another Lancaster gunsmith, built a boring mill. Dickert probably made rifles for the Continental Army but the first known contract between Dickert and the United States is dated 1792. In 1787 Jacob Dickert’s daughter married James Gill, a merchant of Lancaster. CONDITION: The chest was altered a long time ago and is now fitted with an 18th century bracket base from another period chest. Probably at the same time, much of the paint on the chest was scraped down to the bare wood, however the inscription and the two panels were preserved. The surface was apparently also varnished at that time. Original hinges and lock intact and original lid is detached. 9-92260 JDC (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2365a

2366
$40,250.00

A VERY RARE AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF SILVER AND GOLD INLAID AMERICAN FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS BY JAMES HASLETT: MADE FOR JEROME-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, YOUNGEST BROTHER OF NAPOLEON AND KING OF WESTPHALIA (1807-1813) CIRCA 1803.

These very fine American flintlock dueling pistols are unusually large having 10 inch octagonal barrels rather than the usual 9 and are 15.25 inches overall. The barrels have silver foresights, gold banded breeches, and a large heavy silver inlay with an arrow and ribbon, the ribbon engraved Baltimore. Additionally there is a gold sunburst issuing from the rear breech band. The locks are signed Haslett, bolted and finely engraved, cocks and frizzens en suite all featuring characteristically Haslett quality. The gold lined pans are rainproof and frizzens are roller bearing. The half stocks are of American walnut and finely checkered with silver wedge escutcheons and forend caps. The triggerguards are spurred with pineapple finials and finely engraved. The silver thumbpieces are period engraved GEROME (sic) BONAPARTE. These duelers are not only intimately associated with the history of both America and France but with one of the great romances of the 19th century. Girolamo, later Jerome Bonaparte served in the French Navy until he left for America at the age of 19. He won the heart of Elizabeth “Betsy” Patterson, the 18 year old daughter of millionaire Baltimore ship-owner, William Patterson. They married on December 24th, 1803. Neither the elder Patterson nor the Emperor Napoleon was pleased at this marriage. In 1805 the Emperor sought an annulment and Elizabeth who was pregnant took ship to France so her child would be born on French soil but the Emperor barred her ship from French harbors so she went on to London. Presumably Elizabeth had her husband’s Haslett pistols in her baggage and stored them with Lloyds until her return to Baltimore. Jerome was crowned King of Westphalia in 1807 and following the Emperor’s fall returned to the United States in 1814. Jerome’s grandson, Charles served as Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary of the Navy and as his Attorney General. The Maryland Historical Society specifically refers to Elizabeth’s father William’s enmity towards Jerome Napoleon: “But the most egregious offense for Mr. Patterson was covering his new son-in-law’s extensive debts. There were bills for tailors, shoemakers, carriages, and pistols.” The reference to pistols can only be for the present pistols as James Haslett was the only maker of superb London or Parisian quality pistols in the city of Baltimore in 1803. James Haslett trained under the great Irish gunsmith, Robert McCormick of Belfast and Dublin prior to making rifles for the Philadelphia maker also named Robert McCormick. Haslett moved to Baltimore in 1803, opening a shop at 64 North Gay Street at “The Sign of the Golden Gun.” Haslett brought all the latest refinements from Dublin and London and may be justly regarded as the finest gunsmith working in America at the time. CF The magnificent set of Haslett dueling pistols sold by James D. Julia on October 15th as lot 2301 for $195,500.00. The Jerome Bonaparte Haslett flintlock dueling pistols are the most historically important pair of pistols to be offered since Christie’s sale of Simon Bolivar’s Boutets on November 18th 2004 (1,687,000 with premium). The Bonaparte pistols offered here have a more romantic story, powerful United States association, and a stronger provenance as Jerome (Gerome) Napoleon’s name is engraved on the thumbpieces. Together with the Lloyds’ wooden case one cannot ask for better provenance. PROVENANCE: Duane Broderson, Martin B. Retting. Los Angeles. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The pistols are in good relatively untouched condition throughout with all small lock parts original, little or no original finish, but crisp overall. The wood stocks are fine with no noticeable repairs and minor wear to the extremely fine checkering. The rammers are old replacements. Jerome Napoleon’s Haslett pistols are together with their period wooden storage/shipping box, bearing a wax seal, and tape marked LLOYDS BANK LIMITED in good original condition. 4-49789 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 2366

2367
$46,000.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND DESIRABLE BUCKS COUNTY RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK BY ANDREW VERNER.

SN NSN. This pistol is a Bucks County masterpiece. Andrew Verner is recognized as one of the finest, if not the finest gunsmith of Bucks County, PA. Pictures of one of Verner’s finest rifles are on pp. 38-42 of David Hansen’s new book An Intimate Look at The American Longrifle its Art and Evolution. This pistol has a 9-1/8″ full oct unmarked iron 57 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 14-1/2″. Flintlock plate is marked “Ketland”. Beautiful curly maple stock is incised carved behind bbl tang, behind lock and sideplate and around rear entrance furrule. Intricate designs of delicate incised carving create a unique effect using single incise lines rather than usual raised carvings. Heavy beveled brass sideplate is nearly identical to the sideplate on Verner rifle pictured in Hanson’s book but has a scallop design under the top screw which is also present around the screw on the buttcap. Brass trigger guard ends in an arrow head finial and has a 4 petaled flower engraved on bow. 8 pointed silver star inlay attractively placed between trigger guard and rear ramrod pipe. A silver double headed eagle inlay, a heraldic symbol of great power and influence reaching back to great Roman empire and German Emperor, is located on top of pistol grip. Identical inlay is also found on magnificent Verner rifle pictured in Hanson’s book. 3/4″ brass nosecap notched for ramrod is typical of those used on rifles of Bucks County area. Very intricate beautifully scrolled trigger is similar to Verner rifle in Hanson’s classic book. Classic Bucks County incised carved fleur-de-lis design to rear of lockplate and sideplate is similar to design shown on Verner rifle in Hanson’s book executed in silver wire inlay. This pistol probably dates as early as 1790. This pistol was awarded the National Rifle Associations silver metal as one of the 10 best exhibited at NRA annual meetings. PROVENANCE: Ex Dave Hanson and Thomas Wilson Collections. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Remarkable original condition.  Pistol is in overall exceedingly fine condition.   4-49463 RG26 (65,000-85,000) – Lot 2367

2368
$46,000.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SILVER MOUNTED LEFT HANDED HENRY YOUNG (EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA) “KENTUCKY” PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .448 Bore diameter. 9-3/8″ Octagon bbl has long silver inset rectangle on top flat, engraved “Henry * Young” (Easton, PA 1774 – 1780) flanked by well engraved fleur-di-lis. Silver front sight bead is on inlaid silver “X”. There is an unknown proof, possibly an old inlay, on top left flat above touch hole. Unmarked left handed lock with bridled frizzen, with roller on spring, is fitted with serpentine cock. Cock and lockplate are deeply chamfered, and plate has rebated tail with teat. Dense, closely tiger striped curly maple stock extends to within 3/16″ of muzzle and terminates in silver band. Stock is silver mounted with exceptionally fine furniture having plain surfaces giving counterpoint to exceptionally well engraved highlights, possibly engraved by Henry’s son, John Young, who was known for his fine engraving. Sideplate mimics shape of lock and is engraved with shaded fleur-de-lis at either end, and with fine American eagle under false screw slot at center. Two scrolled straps extend along ball grip, and are inlet into unique raised, scrolled bosses carved into grip. Relatively plain silver butt cap has fleur-di-lis finial. Elegant, beautifully finished, double beaded trigger guard has foliate flourish as finial. Crest plate at top of grip mimics style of butt cap. Hickory ramrod mounts through well shaped silver beaded thimble and tailpipe. Stock mounts to bbl with two silver-plated side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Escutcheons on right side have raised, false side nail heads. There were five members of this family that were gunsmiths, Henry, John, John, Jr., Peter, and John K. Young. The first Young gunsmith of Easton was Henry Young who was born about the year 1720. The Young gun shop enterprise was established in 1759. Henry Young taught his son, John, the profession and art of gun making. The Northampton County tax list lists Henry Young as a locksmith 1774 and John as a gunsmith at the time of the American Revolution. Both are listed as gunsmiths in the tax lists of 1779. The Young family made flintlock rifles and pistols for private customers, the Continental Congress and later the United States Government. The Young gun shop at Easton was a place of importance and the family became generally known, not only in PA, but throughout the other colonies. John and Henry Young took the Oath of Allegiance on October 17th and 26th, 1778, respectively. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Bbl and lock are a pleasing mixture of silver and brown patina. Stock shows some losses of wood on volutes at grip, and with crack running from tail of lockplate to rear of trigger guard bow. Silver is very fine, somewhat raised above wood. Butt cap has a number of old dents. A very pleasing, top quality, “Kentucky” pistol. 4-49544 MGM17 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2368

2369
$40,250.00

OUTSTANDING AND RARE JOHN ARMSTRONG KENTUCKY PISTOL BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY SIGNED ARMSTRONG PISTOL IN EXISTENCE.

SN NSN. Armstrong rifles have commanded the highest price of the “golden age” Kentucky’s and this pistol, the only one currently known by this fine maker, is outstanding. This pistol is an example of Armstrong at his best. Pierced brass sideplate and large engraved silver buttplate greatly enhance the design and beauty of this piece. Curly maple stock is very handsome with relief border carving on both sides. All the mountings are engraved by Armstrong in the finest manner. Large scroll engraved inlay of silver extends down the stock from both sides of the bbl tang. “This trademark” of Armstrong is also found on most of his rifles. Overall length is 13-1/8″ and bbl is 7-7/8″ oct to rnd .50 Cal smooth and is signed in script “John Armstrong”. Bedford Style orig flintlock is also signed in script “John Armstrong”. Stock is of the finest curly maple with relief carved tear drops to the rear of the lock and sideplate panels. Silver inlay running rearward from the bbl tang is masterfully engraved. As Joe Kindig states in his book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age “John Armstrong’s workmanship is magnificent, and his designs are just about perfection. I cannot overemphasize the beauty of his rifles.” This very pistol is pictured on pgs. 22-23 in The Samuel E. Dyke Collection of Kentucky Pistols printed in 1964. It is interesting to note Sam Dyke has stated he purchased this pistol in 1957 from Joe Kindig Jr. in York, PA for $400. In a letter to Tom Seymour dated July of 1977 Sam Dyke states the $400 he paid Joe Kindig was a top price at that time and that “this pistol has been talked more about and photoed more than any pistol I ever owned”. This very pistol is pictured on p. 96 plate number 90 of The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle by Henry Kauffman. PROVENANCE: Ex Joe Kindig Jr., Samuel E. Dyke and Tom Seymour Collections. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: This pistol appears in excellent condition as restored. In Sam Dyke’s letter dated July 28, 1977 he indicates prior to his purchase of the pistol from Mr. Kindig there had been some expert restoration and that the restoration had been done by a top flight restorer.  Upon dis-assembly there appears to have had the wood forward of the frizzen pan replaced. Also some welding on the bottom of bbl between the two bbl wedges. 4-49460 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2369

2370
$25,300.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE MATCHED PAIR OF SIGNED J KUNZ PHILADELPHIA FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Rare to encounter a signed matched pair of pistols made by Jacob Kunz (Kuntz), Philadelphia’s finest gunsmith. 8-7/8″ oct to rnd 48 Cal. smooth iron bbls signed “J KUNZ PHILADa”. Overall 14-1/2″. Curly maple stocks with checkered wrists show desirable red violin finish used by Kunz (Kuntz) and other gunsmiths who learned their trade in Lehigh Valley, PA, area. Brass furniture is consistent with Kunz’s work and nicely engraved. Each buttcap has an attractive finial extending approximately 2″ up the grip. Trigger guards and buttcaps are finely engraved. Each pistol has an oval silver wrist inlay engraved “GC” for the initials of the orig owner. Flintlocks are each marked “I KUNZ”. Pistol no.1 has an orig flintlock while pistol no.2 has been reconverted to flint. Brass nose cap on pistol no.2 is the orig nosecap, notched on bottom to accept ramrod, as is correct. Brass nosecap on pistol no.1 has been replaced with an incorrect cap. The only other pair of signed Kunz pistols known to the cataloger are those referred to as “The Liberty Bell Pistols” featured and pictured in an article in the 1930 issue of Antiques Magazine. That pair of pistols were purchased from the Mickley Family who claimed they had been owned by John Jacob Mickley, the Revolutionary War soldier who guarded the Liberty Bell on its famous trip from Philadelphia to Allentown in September of 1777. Joe Kindig Jr., author of the monumental book Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in it’s Golden Age is quoted as having said there was only 1 Kentucky pistol made for every 200 Kentucky rifles. Surviving Kentucky pistols in matched pairs are therefor extremely rare and desirable. Add to this the fact that rifles by Kunz are owned and displayed by most of the major art museums, including the Metropolitan in NY and the Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum. Jacob Kunz was born in Lehigh Township September 6, 1780. His products were eagerly sought after by sportsman in England, Scotland and America and brought high prices. Among his customers were Charles Peale, Albanus Logan, a descendent of William Penn’s secretary and the dueling pistols used by commodores Perry and Decatur in their famous duel. Kunz was an excellent engraver. In 1833, the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia awarded him with a silver medal for his skill and ingenuity. He died in Philadelphia August 6, 1876 at the age of 96 years. PROVENANCE: Ex William Locke and Thomas Seymour Collections. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Each pistol is clean and solid throughout. Pistol no.2 has a reconverted lock and pistol no.1 has an incorrect brass nosecap that should be replaced as all wood is intact. Pistol no.2 was used harder than pistol no.1 so the grip checkering is more worn and grip and rear of trigger guard had been broken and repaired in period. 4-49449 RG23 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2370

2371
$28,750.00

SPECTACULAR MATCHED PAIR LEHIGH COUNTY THOMAS GRUBB FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. 9″ oct to rnd unmarked bbls one of which is .46 Cal rifled and one is smooth bore. Pistols are 14-1/2″ overall. Stocks are fine grained curly maple with Lehigh County red violin finish. Pistol grips are checkered and bbl tang is surrounded by Grubb’s characteristic relief border which is very similar to that used by Jacob Kunz. Silver thumbpiece inlays are each marked “JE” in script. Brass buttcaps are engraved with a floral design and 2-pc large scrolled brass sideplate is engraved with one piercing. Bbl is held to stock with two bbl wedges each of which is surrounded by a football shaped silver inlay. Forestock is “V” shaped as is characteristic of Lehigh County guns. Engraved locks are marked “ROGERS & / BROTHER / PHILADELPHIA / WARRANTED”. Brass trigger guards are topped with Grubb’s characteristic silver scroll ending tang decoration. Thomas Grubb was perhaps the most accomplished pistol maker of his time. These pistols are longer than most Grubb pieces making them very graceful. This pair was reunited by Sam Dyke who, owning one of the pair, found the other in the William Locke Collection illustrated in Dillon’s 4th Edition of The Kentucky Rifle plate 149. Jacob Kunz, also of Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley, is definitely of the same school as Grubb as there are very few variations in their work. These guns are illustrated the Kentucky Rifle Association’s Book Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850 on p 254 and one is illustrated in The Samuel E. Dyke Collection of Kentucky Pistols on pp. 16 and 17 prior to the pair being brought back together. Grubb’s contemporary, Jacob Kunz made more guns and gained greater notoriety, however Grubb’s guns show nearly equal quality and fewer exist. PROVENANCE: Ex Sam Dyke, William Locke and Thomas Seymour Collections. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Locks have been reconverted. One ramrod is a replacement. Pistols have only minor bumps and bruises from age. 4-49450 RG5 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2371

2372
$25,300.00

PAIR OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM SHENNER OF READING, PA, POSSIBLY OWNED BY REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CAPTAIN REYNOLDS.

SN NSN. 10″ oct to rnd .56 Cal smooth unmarked bbls. Overall 15-1/2″. Flintlocks are marked “T/KETTLAND/&Co.”. Curly maple stocks are carved with Shenner’s style relief carving behind bbl tangs. Each pistol has a silver circular thumb piece inlay marked “J.E.R.”. A great deal of research has been performed which suggests these initials represent John E. Reynolds who was a captain in the Second Battalion of Philadelphia County Militia commanded by Col. Moore during the Revolution. These pistols have brass sideplates ending in an unusual design identical to the only existing Shenner signed pistols, part of a pair from the Revolutionary period. William Shenner paid taxes as a gunsmith in Reading borough from 1773-1805. These pistols being offered are pictured on ppgs 14 and 15 in The Samuel E. Dyke Collection of Kentucky Pistols. This is an exquisite pair of Revolutionary War pistols that are unusually long making them a very handsome pair of holster pistols. Pictured on plate number 158 of the Sam Dyke Collection in the fourth edition of The Kentucky Rifle by Dillin. Pictured on p. 243 of Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850 published by The Kentucky Rifle Association as well as in S.E. Dyke’s Thoughts on the American Flintlock Pistol plate no.158. PROVENANCE: Ex Herman P. Dean, George N. Hyatt, Sam E. Dyke and Tom Seymour Collections. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. One pistol has a old in-period crack repair forward of sideplate. Second pistol has a little wood missing forward of lock. Both pistols have an encircled pin hole to right of front tang of trigger guard indicating they were each in the Famous Herman Dean Collection. Dean used brass numbered tacks to identify his guns. 4-49453 RG2 (25,000-55,000) – Lot 2372

2373
$20,125.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE SILVER WIRE INLAID AND SILVER MOUNTED RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY DAVID GREER.

SN NSN. 11″ full oct 45 Cal. smooth bbl marked “DAVID GREER” in silver inlet into top bbl flat. Bbl held to stock with 2 silver bbl wedges. Overall 16″. Curly maple stock is decorated with very nice silver wire inlay designs on each side of pistol grip and around and behind bbl tang. Stock is low relief carved around ramrod entrance pipe and behind lock and sideplate panels. Flintlock is signed in script “Capper & Co”. All silver hardware and sideplate is nicely engraved. 2-1/2″ serpentine silver inlay on top of grip. Silver wire inlay would suggest New England manufacture. This pistol won the Kentucky Rifle Associations Silver Award for Best Pistol in 1987. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good. 2-1/2″ x 1/4″ wood replacement on right side along bbl from muzzle. 1-1/4″ x 1/8″ wood replacement on left side between two ramrod ferrules. Minor repairs are professionally done and do not detract from appearance of pistol. 4-49461 RG45 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2373

2374
$24,150.00

RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY FREDERICK SELL CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT KENTUCKY GUNSMITHS.

SN NSN. 4-7/8′ oct to rnd .30 Cal smooth bbl signed “F. Sell”. Overall 9″. This petite pistol has a fine curly maple stock with heavy relief carving around and behind bbl tang. Flintlock is held by one lock screw and brass nicely engraved sideplate is held in place by an additional wood screw in front. Brass trigger guard and buttcap are each engraved with a 4-petal flower design. Flint lock is not marked or engraved. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. It is believed Frederick is the son of Jacob sell the elder and a brother of Jacob sell the younger. This is the only Frederick Sell Kentucky pistol we have seen. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. This pistol is a fine example of a Kentucky pistol by a very famous Kentucky rifle gunsmith. Flintlock is not working and needs adjustment. Evidence pistol had an in-period break through wrist. 4-49495 RG3 (11,500-18,500) – Lot 2374

2375
$8,625.00

EARLY UNMARKED EMMITSBURG SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 11-1/4″ full oct unsigned 50 Cal. smooth bbl pinned to stock. Overall 17-1/2″. Silver furniture with elongated silver engraved tear drops on each side of grip, typical of those used by Armstrong and White in Emmitsburg, MD school. Maple stock is very nicely relief carved behind bbl tang, to rear of lock and sideplate panels. Forend is attractively paneled above full length of ramrod. Flintlock is marked “Ketland”. Lock screws are held in place with 2 engraved washers, upper washer being engraved with a man in half-moon. Thumbpiece inlay is very faintly engraved on top “ET_IND”. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Flintlock is reconverted. 3-1/2″ in-period crack was stabilized under ramrod. 4-49466 RG38 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2375

2376
$12,075.00

MATCHED PAIR OF UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB RESOR OF OHIO.

SN NSN. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd 56 Cal. smooth unmarked bbls pined to curly maple stocks. Fitted with flintlocks marked “T KETLAND & Co”. Brass trigger guards are fluted on bow a feature which should help in the identification of maker. Stocks are finished very dark with carved dimples behind lock and sideplate panels. It has been suggested these are the work of Jacob Resor who was born in 1786 in Lancaster County moving to Cincinnati Ohio in 1811 where he worked until at least 1834. Several Jacob Resor pistols still exist in collections. PROVENANCE: Ex Jim Johnson Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Complete with normal signs of wear and usage with expected dings and scratches but no evidence of any restoration. 4-49457 RG42 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2376

2377
$13,225.00

RARE SIGNED C HAWKEN HAGERSTOWN, MD BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9-1/4″ full oct 44 Cal. smooth brass bbl signed in script “C. Hawken”. Overall 14-3/4″. This pistol has a curly maple stock and brass hardware. There is no nosecap, instead a brass band is placed around stock 1/2″ from muzzle, similar to those used on Northwest trade guns. Engraved flintlock appears to be orig flint and is marked “LONDON WARRANTED”. Christian Hawken worked his entire life as a gunsmith in Hagerstown, MD and died May 10, 1821. Many of his surviving rifles are signed. Christian Hawken was patriarch of the famous Hawken family of gunsmiths who later relocated to St. Louis where they made the famous Hawken Plains rifles so highly prized by the mountain men of the Rockies. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good with a few minor stress cracks and normal signs of usage. Brass band around forend of stock may have been put there to protect the splitting forend. 4-49474 RG25 (8,000-16,500) – Lot 2377

2378
$0.00

EARLY 18TH CENTURY CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK AMERICAN PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9″ full oct unmarked 41 Cal. smooth bbl pinned to curly maple stock. Overall 14-3/4″. Brass trigger guard and ramrod ferrules are of early American design. Unique grip curves inward and ends in a flattened ball. Lock is very early hand forged German style. All indications are this is a very early, possibly Revolutionary War era pistol. PROVENANCE: Ex-John Laidacker Collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine. Complete and working with only minor surface dings and scratches. 4-49951 RG50 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2378

2379
$10,350.00

FINE BRASS BARRELED JACOB KUNZ PHILADELPHIA FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 8-3/4″ oct to rnd 50 Cal. smooth brass bbl marked “J KUNZ PHILAD”. Front sight is in relief and encircled by Kunz’s typical sunburst pattern. 14-3/4″ overall. Walnut stocked pistol has a T. Ketland & Co flintlock and no sideplate. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard are each very nicely engraved. Made with no nosecap. Jacob Kunz (Kuntz)is arguably Philadelphia’s most famous gunsmith with examples of his work on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jacob was born in Lehigh Valley in 1780, and moved to Philadelphia in 1810, where he died in 1876. Franklin Institute awarded Jacob a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. In 1812 Jacob married Barbara Newhard who was the niece of the famous Lehigh County gunsmith Peter Newhard. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very desirable excellent condition. 3″ crack in forend running along first 4″ of ramrod channel that needs to be glued. Flintlock needs internal adjustment. 4-49472 RG22 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2379

2380
$6,900.00

EARLY CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH DREPERT LOCK.

SN NSN. 9-1/8″ full oct .45 Cal smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 15″. Flintlock is marked “DREPERT”. Bbl is held to stock with one bbl wedge surrounded on each side by silver inlay. Brass furniture is of an early design with bow of trigger guard being engraved with a flower. Lock screws are held in place by brass washers. Drepert is a well known Lancaster gunmaker which could suggest this gun was made rather early in the Lancaster, PA area. A nice early attractive Kentucky pistol circa 1800-1812. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Nosecap appears to be a replacement. Bbl may have been shortened from muzzle. 4-49464 RG6 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2380

2381
$4,720.00

RARE UNMARKED HALBACH & SONS FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 8-7/8″ rnd iron unmarked 57 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 14-1/2″. 4-3/8″ long lock is unmarked and fits tightly into stock, wooded ramrod appears to be orig. Brass furniture consists of single rammer pipe, trigger guard with acorn finial, buttcap which is cast in shape of an elaborate spread winged American eagle with a shield on its breast and engraved triangular sideplate which is long and decorative with engraved borders. Stock has relief carving around bbl tang. An unknown very few of these pistols were produced from about 1785 into the early 1800 in a variety of different sizes, styles & patterns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is cleaned silver/gray patina with scattered pin prick pitting. Lockplate, hammer and frizzen are a dark gray patina. Stock is sound with usual light nicks, scratches and minor shrinkage cracks. 4-49928 RG53 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2381

2382
$4,600.00

MATCHED PAIR OF AMERICAN WALNUT STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. 8″ oct to rnd 58 Cal. smooth unmarked iron bbls. Overall 13-1/4″. Walnut stocks have very unique and attractive checkering on grips with no other carving or decoration. Furniture is brass and there are no sideplates. Flintlocks are attractively engraved at their tail. Unfortunately there is no indication where these pistols may have been made but any American pistols in matched pairs are rare. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good. One pistol has a large replacement of wood between lock and bbl tang, while second pistol has a replacement flint hammer. 4-49454 RG27 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2382

2383
$6,900.00

BRASS BARRELED RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WINCHESTER, VA SCHOOL.

SN NSN. 9″ oct to rnd unmarked 45 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 14-1/2″. Bbl held to walnut stock with 2 wedges surrounded by silver oval inlays. Relief carving around bbl tang ends in an acorn design. Brass trigger guard ends in an acorn finial. Buttcap, ramrod pipes and nosecap are brass. Engraved flintlock is marked “T Ketland & Co”. Lock screws have 2 brass washers connected by brass wire inlay in a sideplate design. Acorn designs along with wire sideplate treatment suggest Winchester, VA manufacture. Oval silver inlay to rear of tang carving. This pistol was purchased in 2002 from The Joe Kindig Collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fine. Lock appears to be reconverted. 4-49935 RG51 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2383

2384
$3,450.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: We can not guarantee the period of origin.

SOUTHERN FLINTLOCK CURLY MAPLE HIGHLY INLAID KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 8-1/4″ full oct 41 Cal. unmarked rifled bbl. Nicely curled red finished maple stock with 9 silver inlays which include a bird on left side, a snake on right side an engraved 8 pointed star behind bbl tang and 3 crosses on left side of grip. Cap box in butt. Large full brass sideplate is not engraved. This pistol appears to be of southern manufacture, perhaps Tennessee. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Two silver tacks appear to be missing, one for the eye of snake and one for eye of a fish inlay near muzzle. 4-49471 RG33 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2384

2385
$3,540.00

HIGHLY DECORATED AND ATTRACTIVE PERCUSSION UNIDENTIFIED CURLY MAPLE DATED PISTOL.

SN NSN. 10-1/2″ full oct 41 Cal. smooth bbl stamped “1857/90” pined to curly maple stock with triangular silver inlays surrounding pins. Engraved percussion lockplate is stamped “ARMSTRONG PHILADELPHIA”. Grip is checkered with 7 silver inlays and a brass buttstrap. 3-1/2″ long bbl tang is engraved and is bordered by incised carving. Plain brass closed nosecap is 3/4″ long. Pistol is unmarked as to gunsmith or place of manufacture but may be a product of Ohio. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Hammer on lock is a replacement and lock needs adjustment. 4-49469 RG43 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2385

2386
$13,225.00

HIGHLY INLAID UPPER SUSQUEHANNA SAMUEL BAUM FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9-5/8″ full oct .41 Cal smooth bbl signed “SB”. Overall 14-3/4″. Orig flintlock is marked “J EDMUND WARRANTED”. Curly maple stock is decorated with 9 silver inlays plus two long silver inlays one on each side of bbl tang. Round silver buttcap inlay surrounded by brass. Samuel Baum worked in New Berlin, PA and is one of the better known of the Upper Susquehanna school gunsmiths. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Showing only age related bumps and bruises. Insignificant crack in the stock from the trigger to sideplate mortice. 4-49482 RG1 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2386

2387
$9,775.00

PAIR OF FLINTLOCK CURLY MAPLE UNMARKED BRASS BARREL PISTOLS.

SN NSN. 8-1/4″ full oct 41 Cal. smooth unmarked brass bbls with pointed iron bbl tangs. Stocks are nicely figured curly maple with brass buttcaps. Each brass trigger guard is a different shape with its own unique finial. Flintlocks have no markings. There is nothing on either pistol to indicate its area of manufacture. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Not a matched pair. 4-49455 RG34 (6,000-14,000) – Lot 2387

2388
$2,360.00

VERY EARLY UNMARKED KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH HAND FORGED FLINT LOCK.

SN NSN. 10-1/4″ full oct unmarked 41 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 16″. Large 4-7/8″ hand forged flintlock. Brass buttcap and trigger guard are engraved while beveled brass sideplate is not. This pistol is very early and has practically no decoration. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is in very good condition and presents a nice appearance. 3-5/8″ sliver of wood replaced along muzzle end of bbl on left side and a 2-1/8″ sliver replaced on right side. A 1/2″ x 3/8″ piece of wood inlet under head of sideplate lock screw. 4-49465 RG24 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2388

2389
$4,720.00

MATCHED PAIR OF LATE FLINTLOCK LEFT AND RIGHT HANDED PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MOLL, KNOXVILLE, IOWA.

SN NSN. 8″ full oct rifled 38 Cal. bbl stamped “I MOLL”. Overall 13-1/2″. Curly maple stocks decorated with all silver engraved hardware. Buttcaps are grotesque masks and silver trigger guards each bear a touchmark “I.M.”. Silver engraved sideplates also bear “I.M.” touchmark. One pistol is left handed, the other is right handed. Each are relief carved around bbl tang behind which is placed a silver heart shaped inlay. These pistols are not to be confused with the John Moll gunsmiths of Lehigh County. John Moll of Knoxville, IA is recorded as a gunsmith very late into the 1880s and is more likely the gunsmith due to their later design. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Right handed pistol has a shrinkage crack running from trigger guard to rear ramrod entrance pipe and a few minor additional cracks along right side of forend. 4-49447 RG36 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2389

2390
$7,475.00

CURLY MAPLE LATE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL MADE BY GEORGE GOULCHER, PHILADELPHIA.

SN NSN. 8-7/8″ full oct 56 Cal. rifled bbl stamped “G. GOULCHER” and pinned to tightly figured curly maple stock which is checkered on wrist. Overall 14″. Engraved flintlock is marked “G.GOULCHER”. Furniture is brass and single screw sideplate is engraved with an American Eagle. The Goulcher (Golcher) Family in Philadelphia is primarily known for lock making but George Goulcher is known to have been a gunsmith as well. PROVENANCE: Ex Thomas Seymour Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-49489 RG40 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2390

2391
$4,025.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE CURLY MAPLE UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9-1/2″ full oct 45 Cal. unmarked rifled bbl held to stock with bbl pins surrounded by silver inlays. Overall 15-1/4″. Engraved flintlock is marked “…MOORE WARRANTED”. Brass sideplates are engraved, other brass furniture is not. Very short 5/8″ closed brass nosecap. Forend wood has 2 scribe lines running above ramrod channel on each side. Silver oval inlay on wrist behind bbl tang. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Flintlock is reconverted. Lock maker name is incomplete. 4-49479 RG37 (3,500-8,500) – Lot 2391

2392
$5,175.00

LARGE UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED J. GREGORY.

SN NSN. 11-1/2″ full oct 41 Cal. rifled bbl faintly signed in a silver inlay on top bbl flat “J. Gregory”. Overall 18″. BBl is held to stock with 2 bbl wedges. Curly maple stock has very unusual shape to grip and hardware is silver with no engraving. Silver trigger guard is stamped “GG” within a rectangle. Silver inlay on right side of grip, but no matching inlay on left. Engraved flintlock is stamped “J Holland”. There is a J. L. Gregory located in Peekskille, NY (1849-1870) and there are a number of Gregory’s located in Fayette County, PA. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Pin hole over rear ramrod pipe has been filled with wood filler and a 2″ x 1/4″ piece of new wood has been inlet forward of lock. Screws holding trigger guard are replaced. 4-49481 RG30 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 2392

2393
$4,312.50

FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH HEAVY TEAR SHAPED BARREL.

SN NSN. 8″ tear shaped 56 Cal. smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 14″. Plain, crudely finished maple stock. Furniture is crudely finished with no engraving. Silver 4-sided inlay on wrist and engraved flintlock is marked “WARRANTED”. Very sharp 1/2″ nosecap. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fair condition. 4-49490 RG28 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2393

2394
$4,025.00

CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED J ALEXANDER.

SN NSN. 10-5/8″ full oct 45 Cal. rifled bbl signed in script “J Alexander” on top flat of bbl in a silver inlay. Bbl held to plain curly maple stock with 2 bbl wedges encircled by silver inlays. Overall 16″. Flintlock plate is marked in script “Ketland & Co”. Silver furniture. Oval silver inlay is positioned on grip behind bbl tang. Consignor believes this to have been made by a member of the Alexander family in Charlotte, NC, who are listed as gunsmiths as early as 1805. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fair. 6″ of forend is replaced on right side, approximately 4″ replaced on left. This consultant is unfamiliar with this script “Ketland and Co” marking on lock. 4-49487 RG39 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2394

2395
$6,037.50

LATE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL MARKED MCKIM AND BROTHERS, BALTIMORE.

SN NSN. 10″ oct to rnd 50 Cal. smooth unmarked bbl. Overall 16-1/2″. Walnut stock is relief carved around bbl tang. 5 pointed brass star inlay on bottom of butt. Brass sideplate is military in style and brass furniture has no engraving. Engraved flintlock is marked “McKim & Brothers, Baltimore”. William D. McKim is recorded in Baltimore as McKim & Bro. circa 1834-1841 and was an importer and hardware dealer. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-49483 RG32 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2395

2396
$8,050.00

PETITE CURLY MAPLE STOCKED VIOLIN FINISH KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 3-7/8″ oct to rnd .44 Cal smooth unmarked bbl. 7″ overall length. Orig flintlock is marked “BIRD & Co / PHILADELPHIA / WARRANTED”. Pistol has an oval silver buttcap and a simple brass trigger guard. Three silver inlays one tear drop shaped behind bbl tang and two small rectangular inlays behind nosecap. Unidentified as to maker. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Old period wood repair between lock and bbl tang. 4-49499 RG4 (3,000-8,000) – Lot 2396

2397
$4,600.00

UNMARKED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 7-1/4″ full oct unmarked 41 Cal. smooth iron bbl held to stock with 1 bbl wedge. Overall 12-1/2″. Curly maple stock with brass buttcap and brass trigger guard ending in an acorn finial. English flintlock is marked “Ketland & Co”. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Some splintering along bbl at forend with a 1″ crack running from ramrod to bbl on right side and a very small 1/8″ 1/4″ piece of wood missing on left side at muzzle. 4-49486 RG35 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2397

2398
$12,650.00

FLINTLOCK AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO PITTSBURGH GUNSMITH GEORGE SUTTON.

SN NSN. 9″ full oct iron 50 Cal. smooth bore unmarked bbl. Overall 14-3/4″. Bbl is signed and believed to be George Sutton but is nearly illegible. Flintlock is marked “Ketland & Co.”. Silver hardware is nicely engraved, trigger guard ending in a pineapple finial. Ramrod is bone or ivory tipped. George Sutton began his gunsmith business in Lancaster, PA, moving to Pittsburgh about 1796. As far as this consultant knows this pistol is the only one known attributed to this maker. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 4-49493 RG29 (2,000-4,500) – Lot 2398

2399
$11,500.00

SILVER MOUNTED RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK EARLY AMERICAN KENTUCKY PISTOL.

SN NSN. 9″ full oct unsigned 50 Cal. rifled bbl pined to black walnut stock which is relief carved with fluer-de-lis design around rear ramrod pipe. Overall 14-1/4″. Silver elongated tear drop inlays in relief border on each side of grip. Long silver wrist inlay inscribed “EdwdA.Robinson” in script on unique relief panel which runs from bbl tang to butt and on to encircle trigger guard. Well done relief panel on forend encircling ramrod channel. Flintlock is unmarked. Rear ramrod pipe is engraved “J.W.”. This gun could date to late 18th century. PROVENANCE: Ex Thomas Seymour Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine with expected minor dents and bruised due to age. 4-49491 RG41 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 2399

2400
$4,025.00

FLINTLOCK CURLY MAPLE KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH SIX INLAYS.

SN NSN. 10″ full oct unmarked 44 Cal. rifled bbl held to curly maple stock with 1 bbl wedge surrounded by silver inlays. Convex flintlock is unmarked. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard are engraved and there is an oval silver inlay on wrist behind bbl tang. Sideplate consists of 2 brass washers with a tear drop silver inlay to rear. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 4-49485 RG44 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2400

2401
$11,500.00

WALNUT STOCKED FLINTLOCK RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED D. STROUP SOLDIER AND GUNMAKER OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY.

SN NSN. 9-3/4″ oct to rnd 58 Cal. smooth bbl signed in script “D. Stroup”. Overall 15-1/4″. Walnut stock is relief carved around bbl tang with relief beaver tails to rear of lock and sideplate. Brass furniture is early in style. 4-1/2″ heavy brass serpentine sideplate is unique. Nicely fluted brass buttcap is not engraved. “Andrew” is lightly scratched into buttcap. Convex flintlock plate is unmarked. This very pistol is pictured on p. 237 of The Kentucky Rifle Associations 1976 book, Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850 while in the collection of Tom Seymour. According to information researched by Red Jackson of Jackson Arms in 1965, David Stroup was both a soldier and a gunmaker of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania. After the revolution, he moved to North Carolina where he erected an iron works in Lincoln County, N.C. PROVENANCE: Ex Tom Seymour Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Average. First 3″ of forend wood replaced. Cracks on right and left side over rear ramrod pipe. 4-49477 RG31 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2401

2402
$0.00

CASED PAIR OF OFFICERS PISTOLS MARKED “R. S. CLARK NEW YORK”.

SN NSN. Cal. .505 Groove diameter. 9-1/2″ Damascus octagonal bbls with rifled bores, are engraved “R. S. Clark NEW YORK” (listed in Sellers as being in Albany, no dates given) on top flats with V-notch rear and blade front sights dovetailed through. Bbls have under ribs fitted with small plain pipes holding ebony ramrods with silver tips. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Patent breeches with nicely filed percussion bolsters have platinum blow-outs, and are inlaid with four gold bands. Breech irons are nicely scroll engraved. Back action locks with flat faced serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll and “ALEXANDER” “MAKER” (No information found). Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Scroll engraved trigger guards with finger spurs have stylized pineapple finials. Stocks, which appear to be of lightly fiddle figured American walnut have flared grips encircled with engraved German silver bands, with inlet German silver ovals on bottoms. Grips are checkered at approx 36 LPI square checkering having mullered borders. There are silver cap transitions from stocks to bbl ribs, and stocks mount to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners and rectangular brass medallion on top, which has folding D-ring handle. Case is held closed by two sliding latches. Case is lined in red velvet and contains a steel round ball mold with top sprue plate, fluted copper bodied powder flask, Japanned cap tin with caps, round pewter oil bottle, walnut knobbed hickory loading rod, a number of lead balls, and a key. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. All iron parts cleaned to a silver patina, some Damascus finish is still visible. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous light marks. Locks and triggers work. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, with a number of old and new marks, with a 12″ crack running through lid. Interior velvet is considerably faded. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. 4-49855 MGM137 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2402

2403
$0.00

CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY RICHARD CONSTABLE, PHILADELPHIA.

SN NSN. Cal. .455 Smooth bore diameter. 8-1/2″ Browned octagon bbls are fitted with under ribs mounting single plain pipes holding walnut ramrods with swell tips. Top flats of bbls are engraved “PHILADa”. Case hardened patent breeches have snail bolsters, and V-notch rear sights dovetailed through front portions. Breech irons are plain. Case hardened back action locks are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphins heads, and are engraved “R. Constable” (Philadelphia, PA, 1817 – 1851). Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Lightly figured American walnut stocks have checkered, flared grips with vacant silver ovals inlaid on bottoms. There are vacant silver ovals at tops of grips. Trigger guards with ball and spear finials, are scroll engraved with finger spurs added. Stocks mount to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons, and transition to ribs with horn tips. Walnut case is lined in red velvet, and contains 4-1/4″ copper-bodied Sykes flask, nutcracker steel mold marked “80”, along with a key. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent, as finely refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% light colored brown. Breech plugs, irons, and locks retain most of a nicely colored re-hardening. Stocks retain over 80% of a renewed French polish, with some light scratches, and thinning at fronts and around locks. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work. Relatively new case has a number of scratches in its outer finish, and a crack across back end. Interior velvet has marks and compressions from contact with guns. Accessories are good. 4-49869 MGM140 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2403

2404
$13,800.00

VERY RARE CASED PAIR OF PRESENTATION DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

Cal. 50. Fine cased pair of deringer pistols with 3-1/4″ ovoid shaped bbls with German silver dovetailed front sights & fixed rear sights in the top tang. Breech plugs & lock plates have the “DERINGER / PHILADELA” markings. Breech plugs also have two wide silver bands & “P” proof marks with zigzag decorations surrounding. Bbls have iron rails on the bottom with orig ramrods and are mounted in one piece walnut stocks with checkered bird head grips. Pistols are German silver mounted with engraved bow tie escutcheons for the single keys. Lock plates, hammers, top tangs & German silver furniture are all very nicely engraved to match. Trigger plate finials are elongated pineapple shape with matching engraving. Butt caps are also engraved and have tiny trapdoor cap boxes. Thumb plates on top of the wrists are engraved “A.J. McKimmin / 1866”. Accompanied by their orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing that is compartmented in the bottom for the pistols, a double sided Colt style, pocket sized, early eagle flask, a small nutcracker ball mold with sprue cutter marked “50” on one arm. Also accompanying a small brass mushroom handle steel cleaning rod, a decorated brass ramrod/jag, a lacquered tin of Eley’s double waterproof caps and a functioning key. Top of the case has a rectangular brass plate engraved in period script “A.J. McKimmin / from / N.K. Griffin / AD 1866”. Consignors notes state that Mr. McKimmin was from Polaski (sic), TN and Mr. Griffin was from Davidson County, TN. Consignor’s notes also state that in 1876 Mr. Griffin willed his estate & papers to county archives. A search of the Civil War archives disclosed no identifiable entry for either man. Single pistols are in and of themselves somewhat scarce and those with presentations are rare and pairs are extremely rare. Double cased examples are extraordinarily rare. As of this writing nothing else is known about either of these gentlemen but some judicious research in and around Nashville (Davidson County), TN probably will disclose something of interest. Undoubtedly Mr. Griffin was a man of means to afford such a lavish gift in such an austere time. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistols are in near identical condition with cleaned bright metal bbls, lock plates & hammers; stock on one pistol has a small crack at the tip of the pineapple finial which extends to the nose cap, otherwise wood on both pistols is sound showing only moderate wear with a hand worn patina; German silver furniture is all intact and in nice condition. Mechanics are fine. Case has a slightly shrunken lid and slightly open front corners on the bottom, otherwise case is sound with normal handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded inside the lid with light soil. Upper edges of the bottom, dividers, etc., are moderately faded with bright color in the pistol recesses and accessories. Accessories are fine. 4-49937 JR319 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2404

2405
$3,540.00

PAIR OF PERCUSSION PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE STOCKED SOWERS MARKED PISTOLS WITH CASE.

SN NSN. 9-3/8″ full oct unmarked 44 Cal. smooth bbls. Overall 15″. Curly maple stocked pistols with red violin finish. Engraved percussion locks marked “JONn SOWERS PHILADELPHIA”. Brass hardware with brass buttcaps. These pistols come with an authentic mahogany Joseph C. Grubb and Company, Philadelphia gun case. These pistols were purchased from Jackson Arms in 1964 at which time it was believed they were made by Sowers in the 1840s or 1850s and were cased with accessories in accompanying case by Grubb and Company who were major dealers in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 2-1/2″ wood repair on both sides from muzzle on one pistol. Small 1/2″ area above rear ramrod pipe on left side, filled with wood filler on the other pistol. Hammers on both pistols could be replacements. Consultant is not convinced case was made for this set of pistols. 4-49502 RG49 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 2405

2406
$5,175.00

FINE SILVER MOUNTED PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY H. T. COOPER, NEW YORK.

SN NSN. Cal. .521 Smooth bore. 8-1/2″ Twist octagon bbls fitted with under ribs, mounted with single plain pipes, hold brass tipped maple ramrods with worms under brass tails. Bbls have inlaid silver banners on top flats engraved “HENRY T. COOPER. NEW YORK.” (Listed in Gardner as being at 178 Broadway, New York from 1844 – 1851). There are two platinum bands at breech ends. Patent breeches have heavy, scrolled bolsters, and scroll engraving on tops. Scroll engraved breech irons have filed in rear sights. Locks with flat sided serpentine hammers and back sliding safeties, have near full coverage of open flowing scroll engraving. “H. T. Cooper” is in silver inlaid ovals at front of each lock. Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers, with adjustment screws in front of triggers. French polished stocks have flared checkered grips, bottoms of which have silver inlays of exceptionally fine heraldic American eagles. Rectangular vacant silver escutcheons are at tops of grips. Blued, spurred trigger guards are scroll engraved and have vestigial pineapple finials. Stocks attach to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Forend caps are also of silver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent, as competently partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a dark re-brown, with good definition to pattern. New case hardening color of breech plugs, breech irons, and locks is near 100% over some light pinprick pitting. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig French polish with numerous marks, dings, and scratches. Trigger guards and thimbles retain nearly all of a correct bright charcoal blue. Silver inlays on bottoms of butts are nicely toned. 4-49748 MGM139 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2406

2407
$7,475.00

AMERICAN PERCUSSION DERINGER PISTOL WITH 5-1/8″ BARREL MADE AND MARKED BY JOHN DREPPERD, LANCASTER.

SN NSN. 5-1/8″ round 40 Cal. unmarked rifled bbl. Overall 6-1/2″. Curly maple stock. German silver mounts including nosecap and silver wrist and grip inlays. Engraved iron trigger guard. Marked “DREPPERD LANCASTER” on engraved back action lock. John Drepperd operated a gun business in Lancaster, PA in the second half of the 19th century and was also active in the manufacture of Kentucky Rifles. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. 4-49500 RG46 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2407

2408
$2,300.00

PHILADELPHIA DERINGER COPY SIGNED J.P.M. WITH BELT HOOK AND 3-5/8″ BARREL.

SN NSN. 3-5/8″ oct to rnd 41 Cal. rifled bbl. Overall 7-1/2″. Back action percussion lock engraved with initials “J.P.M”. Oval silver thumbpiece inlay behind engraved bbl tang. Walnut stock has checkered pistol grip and crude trigger guard is brass. 3-1/2″ iron belt hook. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 4-49496 RG48 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2408

2409
$862.50

LARGE PERCUSSION DERRINGER STYLE PISTOL MARKED H YOUNG & COMPANY, NEW YORK.

SN NSN. 6-1/2″ full oct 50 Cal. smooth bbl marked “New York”. Overall 10-5/8″. Bbl tang, patent breech are engraved. Back action lock engraved “H YOUNG & Co”. Walnut stock is checkered in wrist and held to bbl with one bbl wedge encircled by silver inlays. Engraved cap box in butt. Silver trigger guard is engraved with a pineapple finial. Nosecap and ramrod pipes are silver. Doug Eberhart in his book, The Deringer in America states H. Young and Company were importers of guns and not manufacturers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fair. Lock needs adjustment. Very small bits of wood are missing in one spot under lock and behind cap box. 4-49926 RG52 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2409

2410
$1,725.00

UNMARKED DERINGER WITH 5-3/8″ BARREL AND UNIQUE WRIST INLAY DEPICTING A FEDERAL PERIOD FLAG.

SN NSN. 5-3/8″ oct to rnd engraved 36 Cal. smooth bbl. Bbl with engraved tang. Overall 9-1/4″. No markings on engraved back action lock. Engraved German silver hardware. Heart shaped silver inlay opposite lock and 8 pointed star inlay on butt. Silver inlay behind bbl tang is a Federal Period American Flag with 13 stars over the word “LIBERTY”. Walnut stock is checkered on wrist. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. Ramrod missing and some small patches of wood missing around lockplate. 4-49498 RG47 (800-1,200) – Lot 2410

2411
$8,625.00

ATTRACTIVE NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK FOWLER ATTRIBUTED TO WELCOME MATHEWSON OF RHODE ISLAND.

SN NSN. Unsigned 41″ smooth 58 Cal. rifle bbl. Overall 56-1/4″, butt is 1-3/4″ x 4-5/8″. Cherry stock, English lock and brass engraved English type furniture with brass engraved French style sideplate. All three brass ramrod furrules are 2″ in length. Nicely decorated around bbl tang and forward of comb with intricate silver wire inlay design and an oval silver engraved inlay on top of wrist. Welcome Mathewson from Burrillville, Rhode Island is known as a builder of fine fowlers and rifles who used French and English stylistic features on his guns circa 1796-1830. Mathewson was born August 15, 1778 to a well known Rhode Island family. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice condition throughout with all its intricate silver wire inlay intact. Flintlock may be a reconversion. Minor crack in wood on right side running 7″ along bbl. 4-49757 RG11 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 2411

2412
$0.00

ENGLISH TRADE GUN CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.

SN NSN. Cal. .600. 45-1/2″ Round bbl is engraved “LONDON” on flattened top of rear section. Left side is stamped with Birmingham proofs and “WK”, and has been converted to percussion with drum and nipple. Flat lock with incised line border is marked “W. Ketland” in front of plain, flat-faced, serpentine hammer. European walnut stock with deeply fluted comb extends to within 2-1/2″ of muzzle, and is pinned to bbl. It is mounted with serpentine foliate sideplate, brass trigger guard with spear finial, and brass buttplate with broad line and foliate engraved tang. A line bordered crest plate is at top of grip. Hickory ramrod with swell tip and brass band, runs through two beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina over considerable pitting at breech end of bbl. Stock shows nice highlights from hand wear at grip and normal carry points. Brass is a fine dark brown patina. 17-1/2″ of front portion of stock has been replaced. 4-50073 MGM286 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2412

2413
$3,450.00

REV WAR ERA JOSEPH PERKINS PHILADELPHIA MADE FOWLER.

SN NSN. Joseph Perkins was a master armorer at Rappahanock Forge before the Revolutionary War and the first superintendent of the Continental Armory in Philadelphia 1780 to 1782. Her repaired muskets for the US Armory during the Federal period in the early 1790s. This gun appears to be mounted in American cherry utilizing a 1st model Brown Bess lock with crown and “GR” cypher with no date. The bbl is half oct to rnd measuring 51-1/2″ and is about 76 cal with smooth bore attached by four keys. Four ramrod pipes without flare hold wooden ramrod. Hardware is brass with very long buttplate tang, almost 6″ long, and decorated as is trigger guard and rear ramrod pipe. There is a proof on bbl in a sunken oval cartouche “MP/T”. Regardless of exact origin, this is an interesting early American Fowler unlike anything we have seen before. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Bbl is mostly dark gray.brown and smooth with areas of pitting especially at breech; bbl markings and proof are easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock is worn and markings discernible but overall surface of lock and parts are pitted; top jaw screw is replacement; brass hardware has medium mustard patina; stock is sound and solid with a glued sliver repair just forward of hammer and another glued repair on right side of forestock between the two middle ramrod pipes; there is a 2″ large chip missing at muzzle end of forestock and a 7″ inset repair from muzzle back on that side also; there is also a glued crack on right side just forward of second pipe. 4-50078 JS211 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2413

2414
$1,180.00

NEW ENGLAND STYLE LONG FOWLER.

SN NSN. Cal. .585. 52-1/2″ Round bbl has faceted octagon breech portion and is unmarked. Top flat extends into narrow full length rib. Trade lock with inset round pan has unbridled friction frizzen. Lock is mounted with deeply chamfered flat sided serpentine cock, and is stamped with foliate devices. Full length cherry wood stock is pinned to bbl and has very fine swept toe line and deeply fluted comb. Furniture is of brass and consists of fancy bordered side and buttplate with rudimentary floral engraving on top tang. Trigger guard has file decorated spear finial and floral engraving on bow. New hickory ramrod mounts in three beaded pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned to purple brown patina. Lock cleaned to a mottled silver brown. Frizzen is a replacement. Stock with hand rubbed highlights through dark finish has repaired crack through wrist and some inset repairs along bbl channel. Front 34-1/2″ of stock have been added. 4-49953 MGM283 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2414

2415
$4,025.00

1770 PERIOD LONG FOWLER BY MASSACHUSETTS GUNSMITH THOMAS EARL.

SN NSN. Cal. 60. Overall length 64-1/2″ with a 49″ oct to rnd smooth bbl. Stamped “PENEL” with the first name illegible. The butt is 5″ high X 2″ wide. The engraved European style lock is signed “THOMAS EARL” who was a gunsmith in Leicester, MA, ca. 1767-1810. This fowler has good drop and a modified Roman nose. The 11-1/2″ engraved brass trigger guard appears to be American made. There is feather style relief carving around the bbl tang. The Penel family of gunsmiths was located in France in the late 1700’s, Earl used Penel’s bbl when making this gun. Earl was born in Leicester, MA, just outside of Worchester in 1737, he died in 1819. He made a number of muskets and fowlers including one for General George Washington. Examples of his work were described by Steven Grancsay in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin of October 1947. A nearly identical fowler by Earl is pictured in The New England Gun by Merrill Lindsay. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Average. The lock is re-converted to flint and 20″ of forend has been replaced. 4-49945 RG111 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2415

2416
$3,162.50

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA FOWLER.

SN NSN. This gun stocked in a beautiful piece of striped maple utilizes a 6-5/8″ long French military lock and 50″ oct tapering to rnd 65 cal smooth bore bbl. The 18th century brass mountings also appear military. This is an interesting American Fowler that appears orig and “as found”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is brown and heavily pitted overall; partial markings on lock attribute manufacture to St. Etienne; brass buttplate, trigger guard, escutcheon and three ramrod thimbles have varying degrees of dark patina; the ramrod is replaced; the stock is sound and solid with good hand rubbed patina with numerous dings, dents & scratches with fairly sharp shoulders. 4-49790 JS214 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2416

2417
$3,162.50

EARLY FOWLER WITH TIGER MAPLE STOCK.

SN NSN. Cal. .695. 54″ Tapered round bbl with double wedding band transitions from heavy breech portion to much thinner front portion, is marked at rear with London gunmakers proofs. Tower marked lock with integral round pan has bridled friction frizzen; spring with fleur-di-lis finial. Lock also is marked with “GR” surmounted by a crown, and with British broad arrow in front of round bodied serpentine cock. This interesting bbl and military lock were used with locally produced heavy brass trigger guard and buttplate, as well as with an exceptionally fine piece of closely figured tiger maple to make this fowler. Stock is pinned to bbl and extends to muzzle. A short old hickory ramrod mounts through three beaded pipes and matching tailpipe with long spur. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock show considerable heavy rust and pitting, and are cleaned to dark brown to black. Brass is lightly cleaned to a mottled light gold to brown. Stock has considerable wear, appears to have been refinished with oil over numerous marks and knocks, a long time ago, and shows several subsequent scratches and marks. 4-49816 MGM285 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2417

2418
$10,350.00

EARLY NEW ENGLAND BRITISH STYLE RIFLE WITH LOCK MARKED JOHN COOKSON BOSTON.

SN NSN. Cal. .655. 46″ Bbl transitions from octagon at breech to round toward muzzle with wedding band. Rear portion is fitted with nicely filed rear sight of a style found on many “Kentucky” style rifles. Round bodied lock has inset round pan and unbridled friction frizzen, spring with bulbous finial and long spike. “John Cookson Boston” (1701 – 1762) is engraved on plate in front of nicely filed round bodied serpentine cock. Dense American walnut stock extends to muzzle and is pinned to bbl. It features well done raised shell carving behind tang and moldings around lock and engraved brass sideplate. Flute of comb is relief carved in unusual undulating pattern. Furniture is of brass and includes line engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, flat line engraved sideplate, and buttplate with line borders and scroll. Iron ramrod with tulip head is in two beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors firearm information sheet stating that this rifle was made by Halbach and Son, (Baltimore MD ca. 1791) and that it is one of two known Halbach long guns. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is dark brown patina with vise marks at each end, and has been re-vented. Lock has been cleaned showing pewter gray through dark brown patina. Stock is good with fine hand rubbed patina. Moldings and edges are slightly rounded. 4-49927 MGM278 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2418

2419
$1,180.00

EARLY AMERICAN FOWLER WITH KETLAND LOCK.

SN NSN. Cal. .603. 48-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has Birmingham gunmakers proofs on left rear. Round bodied lock with inset rounded pan has unbridled friction frizzen, spring with spade finial. Lockplate with line borders and some foliate engraving is marked “KETLAND & CO” in front of round bodied serpentine cock. American walnut stock with fluted comb extends to muzzle and is pinned to bbl. Furniture consists of engraved brass sideplate, trigger guard with spade finial, and buttplate with foliate engraved spire tang. An unmarked crest plate is at wrist. Old hickory ramrod with swell tip mounts through two thin beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock retain dark patina with considerable pitting. Cock is a replacement. Stock shows some fine hand worn highlights at normal carry area, and considerable repairs around lock mortise. Brass has fine dark brown patina. 4-49980 MGM289 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2419

2420
$2,300.00

EARLY CHERRY STOCKED FLINTLOCK FOWLER MADE USING OLD PARTS.

SN NSN. Cal. .750. 44-1/2″ Bbl has octagonal breech section which transitions to round with bayonet lug within 1-1/2″ of muzzle, and is unmarked. Early style lock with flat plate and inset octagonal pan has unbridled friction frizzen. Spring has spear finial. Lock is presently mounted with a round bodied serpentine cock, but most likely it originally had a flat cock with dog as pivot hole for catch at tail. Cherry wood stock extends to within 3-1/2″ of muzzle and is pinned to bbl. Furniture is of heavy brass. Flat lockplate has extended tang. French style trigger guard is stamped “D” on bow and at tail. Stock behind tail of guard is marked twice, “A Peck”. Iron ramrod with button head mounts through thin brass pipes and tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts cleaned to silver with dark remnants of heavy pitting. There is a hole in bbl in front of bayonet lug. Stock refinished over a number of scratches and marks. There are a number of shakes in butt, with a repaired crack in front of sideplate. There are some cracks and losses along bbl channel. Brass forend tip is missing. 4-50033 MGM290 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2420

2421
$1,180.00

HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER.

SN NSN. Cal. .680. 48-1/2″ Bbl with remnants of full length top rib, has deep scroll engraving with remnants of inlaid gold toward breech, which is also stamped with what could possibly be Spanish makers marks. Early style musket type lock with inset rounded pan has unbridled friction frizzen. Lock is fitted with round bodied serpentine cock and is engraved with large flowing acanthus scroll. Cherry wood stock has raised, carved moldings around lock and brass sideplate, as well as along bbl channel and ramrod channel. All other furniture is of brass including heavy trigger guard with fluted bow, buttplate with long shaped top tang, and three ramrod pipes and bead decorated tailpipe holding hickory ramrod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts have brown patina over considerable pitting. Bbl has been stretched by 8″ with section set in 7-1/2″ from muzzle. Stock has been pieced starting 1″ in front of thimble to muzzle, and retains most of an old oil finish. 4-50084 MGM277 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2421

2422
$60,375.00

SUPERB PAIR OF SAXON ELECTOR GUARD WHEEL LOCK PUFFERS, CIRCA 1590, EX BREMNER HOGG JACKSON COLLECTION.

SN NSN. Wonderful pair of (black) puffers are substantially as they left the Royal Armories in Dresden during the 1919 Rudolf Lepke disbursal following WWI. They are virtually unfired, retaining much of their original dull blued finish throughout. The maker HR is listed in Stockel as working in Nuremburg. Stocks are stamped in imitation of stag horn and the stag horn inlays are sparse, but feature grotesques surrounding the bbl tang. The locks with internal wheels, plain hammers, both retaining lead wrapped flints, possibly the original. This is a perfectly matched pair rather than two pistols of similar type. The condition is simply as good as it gets. CF James D. Julia, lot 2487, sold October 15, 2013 for $103,500 with premium. PROVENANCE: Saxon Royal Armories. Bremner Hogg Jackson. Smithsonian Institution. Butterfield & Butterfield. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: For a pair of 400 year old pistols, one could easily call them pristine and in near mint condition. The pommels end in silver butt caps, featuring an engraved bust of a Turk, indicating these are probably non-commissioned officers grade, rather than the enlisted grade which all have stag horn engraved with the Archmarshalship of the Holy Roman Empire. 4-49861 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 2422

2423
$46,000.00

GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF DRESDEN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS (PUFFERS) CIRCA 1590 WITH ELABORATELY INLAID BALL BUTTS.

SN NSN. This pair of Dresden military wheel locks is of a higher order of decoration than the normal classic Saxon black puffers. The finely constructed lock plates with safeties are austere while the dog is well engraved with a sea monster. The octagonal to rnd bbls are heavily swamped and have a deeply struck mark of a heart transfixed by an arrow. The ebonized walnut full stocks are inlaid with stag horn, strap work, and the balls are elaborately and finely inlaid with pellets, swirls, and strap work. The pommels feature a helmeted man. This pair of Dresden wheel lock puffers appear to be remarkably pure survivals of a rare desirable and attractive type. PROVENANCE: European collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stocks retain much of the original ebonized finish. Inlays on both pistols appear original. Elaborate balls have most inlay intact. Metal is smooth and crisp, retaining no original finish. Engraving is crisp. 4-49853 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2423

2424
$20,125.00

FINE SAXON WHEEL LOCK BALL BUTT (PUFFER) HOLSTER PISTOL DATED 1591.

SN NSN. This is the classic Saxon wheel lock holster pistol with plain lock, internal wheel, oct to rnd bbl with swamped muzzle by the Nuremburg maker HR. Stock stamped to imitate stag horn, white stag horn inlays. Butt inlaid with the Archmarshalship of the Holy Roman Empire in stag horn. An extremely good example of this most desirable military wheel lock pistol in substantially the same condition as it was when made more than 400 years ago. PROVENANCE: Saxon Royal Armories. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistol retains much original dull blued finish throughout. Slight wear to ball. Some stamping obliterated with use. Otherwise extremely crisp. All inlays original. 4-49921 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2424

2425
$46,000.00

SUPERB HIGH ART WHEEL LOCK PISTOL WITH PROVENANCE FROM FOUR OF AMERICA’S MOST DISTINGUISHED COLLECTIONS, AUSTRIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. This pistol appears in the Edward Hubbard Litchfield sale, Park Bernet Galleries, New York 1951 as lot 6 “Wheel Lock Pistol, Barrel finely chiseled in high relief with nine musical and dancing couples, in a gilded ground; engraved and gilded lockplate and trigger guard; stock with intricate bone inlay of hunting subjects; buttplate finely carved with a standing figure of Diana. (From Sumner Healy, New York)”. Lock of early form finely etched and gilt. Wheel of internal type, cover chiseled with double headed eagle. Hammer finely engraved. The bbl elaborately chiseled throughout its length with Royal personages on a pounced gilded ground. Trigger guard etched and gilt en suite. Fruit wood full stock elaborately inlaid with white stag horn featuring pellets, scrolls, hunting scenes, rabbits, foxes, stag and boar. Ivory buttplate is carved in high relief with a figure of Diana holding a bow in her right hand and an arrow in her left. Quality of the carving is superb. This superb work of art wheel lock holster pistol represents an rare opportunity to acquire a piece of museum quality which has been known to the collecting community for more than half a century. PROVENANCE: Sumner Healy, New York. Edward Hubbard Litchfield, Park Bernet Galleries, 1951. Joseph Kindig Jr. Joseph Kindig III. Raymond J. Petry. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall excellent for the period. Retaining nearly all its original gilding. Stock with the expected very minor replacements. Forward ramrod pipe is gilt brass, possibly replaced. Stock inlay excellent throughout. Small piece of stag horn missing behind the bbl tang. 4-49986 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 2425

2426
$33,350.00

FINE HIGH ART GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. This extremely attractive rifle has engraved lockplate with internal wheel, elaborately engraved and pierced dog. Pierced dog spring cover, pan cover chiseled with a mustachioed face. Octagonal bbl engraved with a helmeted naked soldier and florals at muzzle and rear sight. Walnut full stock extensively and elaborately inlaid with rabbits, sea monsters, nude women, satyrs, and a large rampant unicorn in white stag horn further enhanced with mother of pearl flowers and swags, horn tendrils and pellets. Underside of stock has large well detailed eagle clutching an enormous arrow in his talon. Patchbox features and elaborately scrimshawed hunting scene with dog, stag and hunter on horseback. A very attractive high art wheel lock rifle with magnificent cheek piece inlay of rampant unicorn. SIZE: Collection of Dr. Richard Gadler. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock and bbl polished bright, engraving slightly rubbed, engraving on hammer badly rubbed. Stock has undergone considerable restoration to inlays, mostly on butt. Forend substantially intact and scrimshaw extremely crisp and attractive. Pan possibly replaced. 4-49760 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2426

2427
$0.00

FINE AND VERY RARE WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS A WORK BY THE MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE BY DR. HANS SCHEDELMANN, ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED AS NO. 18 IN HIS SCHOLARLY ARTICLE, THE MASTER OF THE ANIMAL HEAD SCROLL.

SN NSN. There are a number of wheel locks ascribed to the Meister der Teirkopfranke, but to find one positively identified by the renowned Dr. Schedelmann is a rarity. This rifle described by Dr. Schedelmann as “Wheellock rifle, on cheekpiece and sideplate a depiction of the Virgin and the unicorn, the barrel and lock richly ornamented, on the barrel the mark “MF” (cf. Stockel, II, a3910) Author’s collection, Salzburg.” The rifle has a lockplate with internal wheel and engraving (badly rubbed), cock engraved with a dog and monster. The bbl by the gun maker “MF” is engraved throughout its length with fanciful human faces and the crowned double headed eagle of Austria. Stock is elegantly carved with animals, flowers, and scrolls. Forend is fluted. Stag horn inlays of rabbits, foxes, and the Virgin with a fox running through her drapery. Deeply rifled heavy octagonal bbl. Sliding patchbox is original. An opportunity to obtain a genuine autograph wheelock by the Meister der Teirkopfranke from the most famous authority on this particular maker. PROVENANCE: Dr. Hans Schedelmann. Publication “Arms & Armor Annual”, pp. 190-191. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate cleaned bright obliterating most of the engraving. Bbl is crisp with engraving still sharp, though there is some minor pitting towards the muzzle. Stock carving is extremely crisp retaining nearly all its original definition. Inlay on patchbox possibly a replacement. Ramrod possibly the original. 4-49850 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2427

2428
$36,225.00

FINE WHEEL LOCK SPORTING GUN ATTRIBUTED TO THE MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE, CIRCA 1645.

SN NSN. Plain lockplate struck with a maker’s mark unidentified. Internal wheel with wheel cover pierced and engraved. Pierced dog beautifully engraved with an eagle holding a serpent in its talons. Finely formed octagonal bbl fluted throughout its length. Stock elaborately inlaid with white stag horn, hunting scenes, stag, rabbits, dogs, and a fox. Stag horn patchbox scrimshawed with combat between turbaned Turks mounted on horseback and dogs and ostrich. Cheekpiece very finely carved with recumbent stag and flowers characteristic of the Meister der Tierkopfranke. Right side of stock carved with dog. Tang enclosed with carving of flowers and trees. PROVENANCE: George Shumway. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate condition is fine, engraving still crisp. Bbl is crisp with pronounced flutes. Stock inlay is fine and carving pristine. Stock appears to have few if any replacements. Some insignificant chipping along ramrod channel, otherwise fine. Ancient European inventory No. 21 on reverse of cheekpiece. 4-49939 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2428

2429
$16,675.00

FINE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHEEL LOCK HUNTING RIFLE BY MARCUS ZELLNER IN VIENNA CIRCA 1720 FEATURED IN AN ARTICLE BY JOE KINDIG III.

SN NSN. Very fine example of Zellner’s art. Lock sparsely engraved but boldly signed in a reserve “Marcus Zellner In Wienn”. Hammer engraved with shells and scrolls. Octagonal bbl with Zellner’s signature inlaid in gold. Breech inlaid with gold tendrils, muzzle inlaid with gold tendrils as well. Octagonal bbl heavily rifled with 2-position rear sight. Dark walnut stock inlaid with panels of fire gilded bronze and rococo style. Finely carved with scrolls and flowers, enhanced with silver wire and silver plaques. A fine example of 18th century German gun making by one of the great masters who accepted commissions from the crowned heads of Europe and is justly famed for his gilt bronze mountings. PROVENANCE: Joseph Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania. Publication The Kentucky Rifle Association, “Artistic Ingredients of the Long Rifle”. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock has no original finish. Bbl has considerable fading original bluing. Stock is crisp throughout but has several significant chips on both sides of forend. Most original silver wire present. Minor crack under lockplate. Orthoptic rear sight missing and one screw missing from gilt bronze inlay on top of stock. 4-49895 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2429

2430
$43,125.00

RARE AND ELABORATELY DECORATED SMALL WHEEL LOCK CARBINE OR LONG PISTOL CIRCA 1600 WITH A MOST DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE.

SN NSN. Superb example of the gun maker’s art. This carbine or long pistol is similar in form to other examples made for the personal guard of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, the lock and bbl are chiseled in relief against a gilt ground with trophies of arms, strapwork, and musical instruments. The chiseling on the bbl is in extremely high raised relief. Bbl also is extensively damascened in gold at muzzle, breach, and bbl tang. The wheel cover is pierced and engraved. The pan itself chiseled en suite, the hammer well formed and engraved with a monster face, dog spring file and engraved. Plain trigger guard is blued. Buttplate of fire gilded bronze. Walnut full stock inlaid throughout its length with white stag horn pellets. Butt inlaid with rabbit blowing a horn, side of stock inlaid with mythical beasts, faces, and birds amidst horn pellets and strapwork. A rare opportunity to purchase a museum quality high art decorated German wheel lock with a most distinguished provenance dating back more than a century. PROVENANCE: Spitzer collection 1895. Appears as #308 “PETITE ARQUEBUSE A ROUET”. Collection of William Randolph Hearst. Joseph Kindig Jr. pictured in Texas Gun Collectors Annual 1971, p. 163. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl retains much old bluing, all decoration on bbl and lock crisp. gilt ground mostly intact. Damascening excellent. Rear sight missing. Stock generally good with the expected period replacements. Piece missing behind tang. Ramrod possibly the original. 4-50104 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2430

2431
$13,225.00

GOOD GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CARVED IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER OF SCHWABISCH GMUND, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. This most interesting carved wheel lock actually bears the initials of the famed Michael Maucher on the stock behind the tang. Whether these are the initials of the master himself or carved at a later date cannot be determined. Regardless, the carving is of a very high order and good quality throughout. The lock is extremely plain with internal wheel and cover pierced with two circles and an arrow. The finely formed hammer is finely engraved, possibly missing part of the top jaw. Bbl is octagonal and bears maker’s initials “IH” and stamped mark of a unicorn rampant at breech. Stock carved with monster face under lock. Stag and dog on side cheek piece inside carved with hunter firing a wheel lock. Forend nicely fluted. Patchbox carved in high relief with an armored solder, possibly St. George slaying the dragon. Plain horn forend cap and ramrod pipe, likely replaced. Any gun by or attributed to Michael Maucher is a rare and desirable work of art and this piece is no exception. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright, stained but with no pitting. Stock has magnificent centuries old honey colored patination with carving somewhat worn but most attractive. 4-50072 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2431

2432
$20,125.00

FINE AND RARE HIGH ART DRESDEN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE DATED 1615.

SN NSN. This rare long wheel lock rifle is in fine condition throughout. The lock with internal wheel as gilt bronze wheel cover engraved with double headed eagle, dog spring is held by a gilt bronze lion mask carved in high relief. Lock plate is plain. Octagonal bbl is well formed with deeply sunken maker’s mark “IP” over a heart within a shield. Sparse engraving around maker’s marks. Bbl is deeply rifled. Trigger guard lightly engraved. Fruit wood full stock is tastefully inlaid throughout its length featuring addorsed birds on cheek piece, faces and birds on forend enhanced with horn tendrils and pellets. Patchbox scrimshawed with unicorn in finely detailed scrolls. A fine and rare high art wheel lock rifle. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is cleaned but not rubbed and remains crisp. Stock inlay is in relatively good condition throughout, much of the scrimshaw retaining all of its original black ink. Minor almost unnoticeable repairs to some of the inlay, but mostly fine throughout. Set trigger functions. Patchbox appears original. Ramrod is an old replacement. 4-50004 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2432

2433
$24,150.00

REMARKABLE PAIR OF LONG WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS VENEERED ENTIRELY IN FINE QUALITY IVORY PANELS, PARTLY 17TH CENTURY WITH FINE ORIGINAL GILDED SPANNER.

SN NSN. These remarkable pistols have original period locks and bbls etched and damascened in gold. Triggers guards damascened en suite. Octagonal to rnd bbls in the German fashion. Convex military German wheel locks. External wheel. Dogs very well formed of far better quality than most military wheel locks. Ivory carving is similar to Dieppe work and features gentleman in hunting costume, scenes of the chase, and grotesque masks. Rnd ivory pommels end in a truly 3-dimensional monster face. These pistols are far better than others of similar type, both in quality of metal work and quality of ivory carving. Martin Retting, one of the best authorities of the 1960s and 70s believed them to be entirely of the period and cherished them as such. They still retain his collection tag. Gilt steel spanner, late 16th or early 17th century, still retaining most of its original fire gilding. PROVENANCE: Rudolph Wange, Copenhagen. Martin B. Retting, Culver City, California. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall very good with most gilding remaining. Ivory well patinated and showing great age. One bbl tang cracked where screw enters. Mechanism inside locks intact. Ramrods tips gilded en suite. Overall good for type. 4-49993 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2433

2434
$20,125.00

VERY GOOD SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. The lock of characteristic form engraved with sea monster with dove. Bbl gilded and blued, engraved with scrolls and pellets. The fruit wood full stock finely inlaid with white stag horn panels, pellets and tendrils. Cheek piece with fanciful monsters enhanced with mother of pearl rondels. Underside of stock with large walking bear. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate engraving crisp but no original gilding. Bbl retains considerable original gilding and fire bluing. Stock inlays somewhat worn with a few expected replacements including ramrod pipes. Patchbox original. 4-50046 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2434

2435
$9,200.00

GOOD SAXON WHEEL LOCK RIFLE CIRCA 1600 WITH UNUSUAL CHIP CARVED STOCK IN IMITATION OF STAG HORN.

SN NSN. This fine rifle has a bronze wheel cover and putti form bronze pan cover release. The hammer is lightly engraved, otherwise lockplate is plain. The heavily rifled bbl is octagonal at breech becoming round then octagonal once more at the muzzle. Breech is stamped with a “W” and an “A” maker’s mark. Fruit wood full stock is inlaid with white stag horn and chip carved to imitate stag horn. The patchbox is formed as a sea serpent and the buttplate is of stag horn engraved with a family crest and initials “HP”. A very attractive Saxon wheel lock rifle with minor defects as noted. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: : Lock and bbl cleaned bright in the European manner. Stock and inlays are crisp throughout, though back half of stock has some significant worming. Three stag horn rondels on left side of stock modern replacements, another inlay replaced on top of stock. Ramrod not original. Set trigger works well and retains some original bluing. 4-49809 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2435

2436
$20,700.00

GOOD SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. Lock of characteristic Silesian form with external main spring and finely engraved dog featuring sea monster and dove, scrolls and pellets. Bbl gilded and engraved in three panels in typical Silesian manner. Stock finely and sparsely inlaid in white stag horn enriched with scrolls, pellets, and mother of pearl flowers. This Tschinke is in overall fine condition and an excellent example of the type. PROVENANCE: Clay P. Bedford. Michael Ross. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock very fine, retaining considerable original gilding. Engraving extremely crisp. Bbl retaining considerable original gilding and traces of original fire bluing. Tubular rear sight retaining considerable blue and gilt. Stag horn inlay very crisp with few if any replacements. Overall very fine. Trigger guard retains considerable original fire bluing. 4-50045 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2436

2437
$8,625.00

ELABORATELY INLAID COMPOSITE WHEEL LOCK MUSKET, PARTLY 16TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. The lock of this musket has an internal wheel and a finely filed dog spring. Bbl is from a Saxon military musket, octagonal to rnd and is finely fluted at midsection. Stock is elaborately inlaid with serpents, sea monsters, griffins, and mother of pearl white stag horn enriched with hop leaves, expanded flowers, and pellets. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: : Lockplate of so-called Mullerbusche type is gray with very minor pitting. Dog is missing the projection from the top jaw which is probably replaced. Bbl is russet brown overall. Tang appears to be repaired. Stock inlay on butt has been extensively restored. Forend is reasonably intact. Ramrod appears to be the original. Stock is later than the rest of the gun and quite probably Victorian. 4-49871 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2437

2438
$5,750.00

DECORATIVE COMBINATION MATCHLOCK/WHEEL LOCK GUN, PARTLY LATE 16TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. The lock original circa 1580 with replaced match and repaired dog. Maker’s mark struck and lockplate engraved with domed wheel cover engraved. Bbl octagonal, rifled with rudimentary rear sight. Sparsely engraved at breech. Later fruitwood full stock inlaid with stag horn, pallets, deer, mother of pearl flowers. Gun has large Victorian type patchbox carved in the round with a man on horseback. An extremely attractive and unusual combination wheel lock/matchlock. PROVENANCE: Martin B. Retting, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright. Stained with some minor rust. Stock inlay substantially intact but sideplate inlay with numerous cracks. 4-49795 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2438

2439
$0.00

FABULOUS PAIR OF OTTOMAN SADDLE HOLSTERS FOR FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, CIRCA 1840.

Of museum quality, this unique pair of holsters features superbly cast and chased gilt bronze mounts with the high raised relief seal representing the Ottoman Empire, crescent moons and star of David. The bottom with bulbous florals in two stages. The heavy leather bodies molded and lined. Straps stitched and intact. NOTE: All together, the most impressive pair of saddle holsters we have seen in many years. PROVENANCE: Ex Sirkin Collection. CONDITION: Bronze mounts retaining much bright original gilding. Leather retains most of its original polish and finish. Stitching largely intact. Some minor worming here and there. 4-50410 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2439

2440
$10,350.00

COMPOSITE PAIR OF LONG INLAID GERMAN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, PARTLY 17TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. Classic pair of long wheel lock holster pistols utilizing period locks and bbls, restocked in the 19th century. Stocks elaborately inlaid with white stag horn featuring dogs, foxes, rabbits, birds, enriched with flowers, hop leaves and horn pellets and scroll work throughout. Plain military style locks with external wheel and wheel retaining bracket. Said to be Dutch, but equally likely Germanic in origin. Engraved trigger guards appear to be of the period as well. A showy and attractive pair of this well known type using original locks and bbls. PROVENANCE: A Los Angeles attorney. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright in the European manner. Stocks are crisp throughout with one ramrod pipe replaced. Otherwise inlay substantially intact. 4-49817 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2440

2441
$4,600.00

INLAID WHEEL LOCK PISTOL WITH BARREL BY LAZARO LAZARINO.

SN NSN. Cal. .530. 16-3/4″ Barrel with octagon breech engraved “Lazaro Lazarino” on top flat, transitions to round with incised wedding band. Lock, with external wheel, has plainly shaped dog, and some light engraving. Fruitwood stock extends to muzzle, and hickory ramrod with bone tip mounts through single pipe with beaded ends. Stock has fishtail butt circled by heavy iron band, which has some light engraving. Butt portion and left side of stock are inlaid with bone floral designs of acanthus, tendrils, and dots accented by mother of pearl inlays. CONDITION: Good. Metal is mostly a pewter gray with considerable brown staining on bbl. Engraving on lock is mostly polished off. Front 12″ of stock replaced and rear portion has area cracked out under wheel, and a few missing inlays, most noticeably a large circular inlay on left side. 4-49543 MGM117 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2441

2442
$5,175.00

LARGE COMPOSITE BALL BUTT WHEEL LOCK PISTOL (PUFFER) IN THE SAXON MANNER, PARTLY LATE 17TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. The lock is from a wheel lock rifle adapted to the pistol sometime in the 19th century when the rest of it was assembled. Lock is well engraved with a sea monster on the hammer and further monster on the lock blade itself, and a snake on the dog spring cover. Internal wheel as is characteristic of the late 17th and early 18th century German wheel locks. Octagonal to rnd bbl is rifled. Walnut full stock is profusely and elaborately inlaid with hop leaves, pellets and scrolls. Additionally inlaid with riders on horseback. Thumb piece is an imitation of Austrian Royal Arms. Ball butt inlaid with hop leaves, flowers and human faces. A gilt bronze buttcap featuring two riders in combat. A large and showy Victorian wheel lock pistol with a fine original period lock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Gadler collection, California; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Elaborately stock inlay mostly intact with a few minor replacements. Metal condition very good. 4-49759 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2442

2443
$575.00

EARLY IRON MOUNTED POWDER HORN WITH WHEEL LOCK SPANNER.

SN NSN. 7-1/2″ Overall. Flattened chamfered horn has ring carved spout, and heavy chamfered iron base cap. Horn is decorated with stain/ painted scroll and dots. A 2-1/2″ x 1″ 3-hole spanner for a Wheel lock, is on one side. Spanner has nicely filed scrolled finial. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Body of horn is cracked and shattered on inside curve toward base and spanner. Old surfaces are very fine with numerous light marks. Base cap and spanner show some heavy oxidation over orig smooth surfaces. 4-49801 MGM114 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2443

2444
$5,310.00

SCANDINAVIAN BALTIC SNAPHAUNCE, CIRCA 1780.

SN NSN. Lock of characteristic Baltic form with swiveling frizzen and long serpentine hammer. Lockplate fire blued with pierced brass overlay. Octagonal bbl with tiny rifled bore. Elaborate pierced wide trigger guard. Patchbox mounted on underside of stock. Stock coarsely inlaid with thick brass wire and scrolls and flowers. PROVENANCE: European collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel parts polished bright. Lockplate retains much original fire bluing. Stock is good with no significant defects other than some chipping at tip of forend. Patchbox appears original. 4-49851 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2444

2445
$9,200.00

SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PATTERN 1809 FLINTLOCK “SOLDIER’S PISTOL” DATED 1813 BEARING ITS ORIGINAL BRASS COLLECTION TAG FROM THE ARTILLERY, ENGINEER AND COMMUNICATIONS TROOPS MUSEUM, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.

SN NSN. This excellent example of a rare type Russian military pistol bears the crowned monogram of Tsar Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias on the oval brass thumbpiece. The arsenal bright polished lock with double neck cock is boldly stamped TULA and dated 1813. The round barrel of musket bore is polished bright with Tula Arsenal proofs. Brass mounts of martial pattern comprise sideplate, triggerguard, nose cap, and spurred buttcap. Walnut fullstock has no provision for ramrod. PROVENANCE: The Artillery, Engineer and Communications Troops Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. CONDITION: Condition overall is excellent and all original with minor storage dents on wood and minor staining on steel. Brass mounts are crisp overall. Any Russian Napoleonic period Dragoon flintlock pistol is scarce to begin with but accompanied by its original Russian museum tag guaranteeing its pedigree this example is a collector’s prize. 4-50986-1 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2445

2446
$60,375.00

EXTREMELY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL MILITARY ISSUE FLINTLOCK DOGLOCK MUSKET OF TSAR PETER THE GREAT CIRCA 1720 WITH PERIOD PAPER TAG FROM THE “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL”.

The rarest and earliest Russian military flintlock doglock musket offered for public sale in years, this example of Tsar Peter the Great’s “tall gun” presents a unique opportunity for collectors or museum’s of Russia arms and armor. This wonderful piece is 73.25 inches in length. The plain lock of doglock type is deeply stamped TULA in Cyrillic and dated 1720 with well faceted pan and plain swan neck cock. The triggerguard is well formed with facets on the bow and shield shaped finial. The approximately .65 caliber long, round barrel ends in a finely molded cannon type muzzle, which can be found on Ottoman firearms of this period. The serpentine sideplate is well sculpted as is the heavy steel buttplate and are as refined as those on costly civilian flintlocks. The walnut fullstock is stained dark. The ancient paper tag reads: “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL RUSSIAN (FLINTSTONE+++) SMOOTH BARREL RIFLE: 1720 #1. Tula Arsenal was established in 1712 by order of Tsar Peter the Great. At that time Tula was equipped with the very latest technology including water powered boring machines and other sophisticated machinery. Tsar Peter’s “Tall or Big” gun exemplifies the excellence of Tula workmanship in its beauty and utility. Tsar Peter was a very tall man standing 6 feet 8 inches and this very long musket was entirely to his liking and taste. PROVENANCE: Museum of Officer’s Shooting School, Russia. CONDITION: Condition of the metal is polished, arsenal bright with all small lock parts original. The wood is excellent with no visible replacements and a lovely mellow 300 year-old patina. The paper label from the museum is still legible. 4-50986 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2446

2447
$4,025.00

VERY RARE RUSSIAN/POLISH “YUSHMAN” (PERSIAN JAWSHAN) ARMOR TO THE WAIST CONSISTING OF HORIZONTAL IRON PLATES EMBEDDED IN RIVETED CHAINMAIL RESEMBLING LAMMELAR ARMOR CIRCA 1600.

Any element of Russian armor represents an extreme rarity outside Russia and a complete half suit of lammelar armor has not been offered for sale in memory. The present suit is of a most attractive and elegant form consisting of horizontal flat plates connected by large riveted iron links of fine quality and is a masterpiece of the armorer’s craft. The links are thicker in the collar area and the sleeves extend halfway down the arm. Below the bottom plates, 12 rows of links form the skirt. Derived from Persian armors from the 15th century the ‘Yushman’ type of armor is similar to the Medieval European brigandine in which the plates were riveted to cloth usually thick velvet or sometimes leather. The great advantage of both the ‘Yushman’ and the brigandine over true plate armor was mobility and comfort. The sophistication of the Russian design renders it superior to the Indian mail shirts of the same period. CONDITION: Condition is remarkable for a mail armor of this period. Nearly all the horizontal plates and all the riveted links are intact with light to medium patination throughout as expected but no significant holing or damage. This ‘Yushman’ represents possibly the only opportunity for collectors of Russian and Polish armor to acquire a genuine example of this rare type in nearly pristine original condition in many years. 4-51026 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2447

2448
$28,750.00

FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF DOUBLE BARRELED RIFLED TURNOFF PISTOLS BY NICOLAS NOEL BOUTET, PERSONAL GUNSMITH TO LOUIS XVI, CIRCA 1789.

SN NSN. Plain flat stepped locks beautifully engraved on one pistol “Boutet a Paris” and the other “Boutet a Versailles”. The serpentine cocks of the highest quality, as are the molded frizzens. Rnd cannon bbls are deeply rifled, stamped at breeches with Boutet’s poincons. Steel mounts comprising trigger guards and spurred buttcaps are austere but excellent quality. Figured walnut half stocks are finely carved behind the breech and in front of the trigger guard. Breeches are engraved with trophies of arms and damascened in gold. Pistols have a unique split trigger to fire each bbl in turn. Bbls have a captive mechanism to ensure against loss. Pistols are cased in what appears to be their original case line in coarse green felt with bullet mold and no other accessories. Early pairs of Boutet pistols are most uncommon while double barreled pairs are almost unknown. The sophistication of the split trigger demonstrates once again Boutet’s total mastery of the gun maker’s art. Nicolas Noel Boutet, gun maker to the kings of France and the emperor Napoleon is the most important gunsmith of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His artistic genius and insistence on the highest quality is evident in all his works from the lowliest briquet sword to the most splendid solid gold mounted garniture. Any Boutet is important and the present pair particularly so. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel locks and mounts are polished bright showing no significant pitting. Both cocks on one pistol superbly replaced. Stocks are crisp with crisp carving. Bbls retain much original gold damascening over an old reblue. 4-49873 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2448

2449
$17,110.00

VERY FINE PAIR OF PRESENTATION BELGIAN PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS OF EXHIBITION QUALITY BY J.B. RONGE FILS A LIEGE, CIRCA 1835, PRESENTED TO OR BELONGING TO THE FAMOUS BELGIAN MILITARY OFFICER PROSPER-AUGUSTE-ISIDORE-BENJAMIN-JOSEPH RENOZ.

SN NSN. Flat bolted front action locks are signed and inlaid with silver and gold including lines and full maker’s signature. Elaborate hammers are well engraved. Octagonal bbls are profusely inlaid with gold at breeches, muzzles, and down their entire length. Barrels with microgroove rifling and superb, Damascus pattern. Gold inlaid “Prosper Renoz, Capitaine d’etat Major”. Highly figured walnut half-stocks, chip carved. Ebony butts, carved, terminating in gilt bronze warrior’s helmeted head. Forend carved in the round with a resting dragon. Rose gold wedge escutcheons. Gilded front and rear sights. Case hardened trigger guard. Vacant gold thumb piece. Pistols are cased in their original brass-bound figured walnut box with original red and green felt lining and full set of accessories. Prosper Renoz was a Belgian military hero and on July 20, 1845, Renoz was appointed Chief of Staff of Grand Cavalry Division of Belgium. This is an extremely fine and elaborately decorated pair of Belgian percussion pistols of the highest quality, in pristine condition throughout, and the property of one of Belgium’s military heroes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is pristine with Damascus pattern, as new, one minor scratch on one towards. Locks retain most color hardening. Hammers retain most hardening. Buttcaps retain all their original gilding. Stocks are extremely crisp throughout retaining most of their original varnish and only very minor expected wear. 4-49996 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2449

2450
$9,200.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CASED PAIR OF EBONY STOCKED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY DEVISME OF PARIS.

SN NSN. Cal. .428 Groove diameter. 7″ Blued octagon bbls have eight deep rounded groove rifling. Bbls are finely silver inlaid with scrolled foliate designs at breeches and muzzles. “Devisme a Paris” (1815 – 1850) is on tops. Coin finished breeches with rounded snail bolsters are gold inlaid with “1” and “2” which are also on breech irons with inset V-notch rear sights. Patent breeches and breech irons are engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll, scroll on breech irons shaded. Front action locks have rounded rebated tails, and are fitted with round bodied serpentine hammers. Locks are engraved with beautifully cut large open scroll. Solid ebony stocks with fluted grips are carved with full relief scrolled acanthus with stippled background. Furniture is of iron, is coin finished, and is scroll engraved. Trigger plates have spear finials. Trigger guards have finger spurs. Butt caps filed to match fluting of grips, have turned finials. Pistols have no provision for ramrods. Stocks attach to bbls with captive side nails through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Pistols are housed in their very fine ebony veneered case, with fancy inlet and engraved brass medallion on lid, and brass wire edging. Case is lined in scarlet velvet, and is gold embossed on lid “36 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS” “DEVISME” “ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE” “A PARIS”. Guns are accompanied by some very fine accessories, all French fitted, including a square headed ebony loading hammer, faceted ebony handled nipple wrench, polished steel powder measure, and two polished steel loading rods with brass knob heads. An ebony patch box and a cap box are in the center. A covered compartment with ebony knob holds orig key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls have only slight silvering of sharp edges, and some light marks and spots. Other metal parts retain essentially all of their fine French gray finish. Stocks are excellent, with only a few light marks, No discernible cracking. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Case is excellent, with nearly all its orig finish on exterior, but with some lifting and cracks in ebony veneer. Interior velvet is excellent with expected marks and compressions from contact with guns and accessories. Accessories are very fine to excellent. Loading mallet has a number of chips and marks on faces from use. Bright polish is present on all other accessories. Ebony of nipple wrench and circular boxes is also excellent. Mold is missing. An exceptional, high quality, pair of guns, wonderfully presented. 4-50331 MGM150 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2450

2451
$19,550.00

FANCY CASED PAIR OF DEVISME PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

SN N/A. 12 mm. (48 Cal.) This is extraordinary pair of high relief chiseled, gold plated 9-1/2″ target pistols. Decoration on bbls show dragons, full relief standing soldier & remainder of parts show intricate Arabesque engraved swirls and floral design. Also in raised high relief on top of bbl’s is makers mark “DEVISME A PARIS”. Barrels are deeply multi-groove rifled. Each bbl was fitted with a fixed rear sight and the tang and a fitted dove tailed bead sight at muzzle. Ebony stocks are relief carved at fore end with Arabesque swirls and grips are fluted. The French fitted case is lined in rich green velvet and includes ebony handled tools and ebony canisters for shot and caps. A single cavity scissor type ball mold is engraved in relief in suite with gun bbls. CONDITION: Overall guns are in fine condition; gun #1 retains 98% of its gold plate on bbl with only reduction around breech from flash and nose of hammer, mounts on this gun retains virtually all of their orig gold finish; gun #2 retains over 95% of its orig finish, with reductions like one around the breech and nose of hammer, muzzle end of this gun has rust to dove tailed front sight and scattered areas within an inch of sight showing rust and pitting; stocks on both guns are relatively fine, well fit, retaining most of their orig varnish; accessories are all in fine condition retaining polish and gilt with exception of ball mold which handles and lever retain close to all of their orig gold plate, but sprue cutter and ball have rust staining and light pitting; casing is fairly sound and solid however veneer is lifting on lid and left front edge; Blank brass escutcheon on lid is lifting and brass lock facing keyhole is missing; interior of case also has ebony veneer lifting and missing on left front corner; green velvet lining is mostly sound and solid with one loose area on left where gun butt rests. There is staining and water damage to lower left section of velvet lining in same area where one revolver has rust at muzzle; inside lid shows impressions and soiling and tearing from flash pans on gun breecher and is embossed “26 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE” . 4-51105 JS240 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2451

2452
$17,250.00

VERY UNUSUAL PAIR OF OVER-UNDER BALL/ BLUNDERBUSS DOUBLE FLINT PISTOLS BY FRANTZ POLTZ OF TOTSCHEN (CA 1790).

SN NSN. Cal. Top bbl: .510 Groove diameter. Rounded 7 groove rifling. Bottom bbl: Smooth bore 1.25 x .650 Oval muzzle. 9-1/2″ Steel bbls have octagonal breech sections. Top bbls transition to ovate, and are engraved “Frantz Poltz” (working 1785 – 1830) on top flats. Bottom bbls transition to round at .740 OD, and flare to oval with 1.35 OD at muzzles. Bottom flats of breech portions are engraved “In Totschen”. Breech irons with filed in rear sights, are engraved “1” and “2”. Unusual back action flintlocks have rounded inset pans at varying heights, right locks firing top bbls; left locks, bottom bbls. Friction frizzens are unbridled. Lockplates have considerable camber, rounded bodies with cove molded edges, and are fitted with round bodied serpentine cocks, with matching molded edges. Rear portions of plates are engraved with open, scrolled acanthus with scrolled ribands engraved “F. POLTZ” on right and “IN TOTSCHEN” on left locks. Dense European walnut stocks are brass mounted, and have flattened fishtail butts. Brass mounts are relatively plain, but heavy. Butt caps have ovate bosses at ends. Trigger guards have raised oval at centers. Escutcheons at grips are in a stylized bird form with cocks comb. Stocks extend to muzzles and have what appears to be ebonized rosewood tips on left sides, and horn tips on right. Ramrods with brass heads are mounted on right sides through faceted and beaded end single pipes and thimbles. Stocks have a mixture of incised scroll carving, and relief acanthus and very well done floral carving behind breech irons. Stocks attach to bbls with screws on left sides through shaped brass escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, as detailed. These fine guns appear to have seen very little use, however at some time in the past it appears that the bbls got heavily rusted, and all ironwork has been cleaned and brightly polished over some fairly deep pitting, and considerable pinprick pitting, on bbls. Stocks are excellent with a few light marks and scratches in what appears to be their orig finish. Brass is excellent, toning back to gold. Bores are bright and shiny. Frizzens show little use. 4-50329 MGM151 (13,000-16,000) – Lot 2452

2453
$15,525.00

VERY FINE PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY SIMON JOURJON OF ST. ETIENNE (1672 – 1752).

SN NSN. Cal. .545. 13″ Double round barrels with geometric and scrolled gold damascening at breech ends, mount walnut ramrods with steel caps through beaded steel tailpipes, and octagonal end heavily chamfered thimbles. Locks with integral faceted pans, have unbridled friction frizzens. Frizzen springs are nicely file decorated and have foliate tips. Lockplates are deeply chamfered, slightly cambered, and have long rebated pointed tails. Serpentine cocks have chamfers matching lockplates. Lock parts are engraved with geometric borders, some scroll, and with arrow, quiver, and boar’s head motifs on tails. “Simon Iovrjon” is in front of each cock. Dense European walnut stocks have fine acanthus carving on tops behind bbls, and with nicely shaped moldings around brass furniture, which consists of heavy brass caps to knobbed butts, both marked “10” and deeply chamfered trigger guards with acanthus finials. Stocks attach to bbls with screws through thimbles into bosses on bbls. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig bright blue under a layer of grime and light surface oxidation. Locks retain nearly all of their orig bright polish, with grime and light discoloration. Stocks are very fine retaining nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with considerable chipping around butt caps, some old, most relatively recent. Locks are crisp. A great pair of French pistols in need of a judicious cleaning. 4-49545 MGM118 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2453

2454
$14,375.00

JOHN HARCOURT (IPSWICH) DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK COACH GUN WITH SPRING BAYONET.

SN NSN. Cal. .725. Fine quality double flint with 18″ octagon bbls fitted with hinged spring triangular bayonet has locking boss at top of muzzles. Rear portion of bbls has inlaid gold bands and oval gold poincons marked “Harcourt Ipswich”. Touch holes are gold. Feather engraved breech iron has sliding retainer for bayonet tip. Locks with semi-waterproof pans, and bridled roller frizzens have lockplates with nicely molded chamfers, rebated tails, sliding safeties, and flat faced serpentine cocks which have feather engraved flat chamfers and scroll engraved faces. Each lockplate is engraved “Harcourt” within an oval wreath. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut stock is iron mounted with steel buttplate having long top tang engraved with hunting dog. Double beaded trigger guard with pineapple finial has birds engraved on bow. Point pattern square checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Wooden ramrod with brass tip mounts through single beaded pipe and thimble with pineapple finial, matching trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and locks are an even brown patina. There is slight Damascus or twist pattern visible on bbls. Stock retains a considerable amount of what is most likely its orig finish with numerous marks, knocks, and scratches. A 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood is missing at top front of left lockplate, and a long sliver from bbl channel on right side. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Bayonet spring is strong, and catches are operable. Cool. 4-51014 MGM119 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2454

2455
$0.00

PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL HOLSTER PISTOLS, CIRCA 1745.

SN NSN. Flat lockplates with stepped tail sparsely engraved with trophies of arms. Gooseneck cocks lightly engraved. Bbls are octagonal at breech and round at muzzle with brass foresights. Figured walnut full stocks molded with carving at breech and rear ramrod pipe. Full brass furniture with spurred butts with grotesque mask butts. An attractive and original pair of mid-18th century flintlock holster pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is good throughout with grayish patina. One top jaw an obvious replacement. Hammer on one pistol replaced. Stocks are good throughout. Brass furniture with openwork sideplates crisp. 4-49911 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2455

2456
$8,050.00

FINE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS MOUNTED ENTIRELY IN STEEL, CIRCA 1685.

SN NSN. Convex locks are finely molded and engraved with typical late 17th century leaves and a devil’s head. Gooseneck cocks engraved en suite. Three-stage bbls are finely chiseled at first molding with leaves. Openwork sideplate addorsed with monsters at either end. Turned ramrod pipes. Spurred butts chiseled in relief with acanthus and scrolls. Pommels come to a point. Bbl tangs engraved with a face. Thumb pieces pierced with reserve. Figured walnut full stocks molded at breech and around trigger guard and ramrod pipes. A large showy and attractive pair of 17th century flintlock holster pistols with chiseled steel mounts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts mirror bright polished in the European tradition. Minor wear to engraving. Stocks appear all original with no visible repairs, possibly some later varnish. 4-50080 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2456

2457
$6,900.00

FINE AND RARE PAIR OF FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED LONG HOLSTER PISTOLS BY DAVID FEV (UNLISTED) A RENNES, FRENCH DISCHARGE MARKS ON SILVER, CIRCA 1752 (POSSIBLY BY FEVRIER, LYON, CIRCA 1715).

SN NSN. . Flat stepped lockplates finely engraved with stag, dog, signed “DV.FEV.” Cocks finely engraved with dog, molded frizzens with engraved border. Octagonal to rnd bbls with sighting rib. Full silver mounts with discharge marks on buttcaps. Finely engraved with dogs chasing boar. Grotesque mask on trigger guard. Helmeted head of Minerva appears on spurred buttcaps. Grenoble walnut stocks well carved forward of trigger guards. Thumb pieces with helmeted head as well and surmounted by monster face. A very handsome pair of early long French silver mounted holster pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright. Butt engraving retains its definition. Silver mounts good, only slightly rubbed. Grenoble walnut stocks are very good with one forend spliced forward of rear ramrod pipe; however all wood appears original. Action is extremely crisp. All lock small parts are original. 4-50043 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2457

2458
$4,025.00

GOOD PAIR OF FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED AND INLAID FLINTLOCK PISTOLS FOR EASTERN PRESENTATION BY HENRI LECONTE A PARIS: GUN MAKER TO KING LOUIS XV, CIRCA 1770.

SN NSN. Lock of typical French form with French cock unadorned. Octagonal to rnd bbls inlaid in gold with flags, a crescent moon, and star. Silver mounts comprising spurred buttcap, trigger guard, ramrod pipes and bbl bands. Highly figured walnut full stocks with false ramrods in the Ottoman style profusely inlaid with silver wire, swags of fruit, leaves, and silver thumb piece. A showy pair of French pistols made for the Eastern trade by a royal gun maker. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Mounts are good with crisp engraving. Lock is gray. Bbls are rebrowned. Wood rates very good with much original finish. Pistols are reconverted with one top jaw definitely a later replacement. 4-49865 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2458

2459
$7,475.00

GOOD PAIR OF DUTCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH UTRECHT MARKS AT BREECH, CIRCA 1700.

SN NSN. The plain flat brass lockplates of banana form, gooseneck cock of steel, sculpted frizzen, bronze bbls finely cast and chased with moldings and grotesque mask at breech. Pierced openwork sideplate with Phaeton in chariot. Massive bulbous brass buttcaps with grotesque masks. Molded walnut full stocks with acanthus leaf behind breech and teardrop behind sideplate. A classic pair of late 17th or early 18th century Dutch flintlock pistols in the manner of Penterman. PROVENANCE: A Los Angeles attorney. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Overall very good with only minor wear to brass mounts and all small lock parts being original. Stocks are crisp, retaining much original finish. Few if any losses. Long belt hooks are present. Actions are crisp. Ramrods appear to be original. 4-49858 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2459

2460
$5,750.00

EARLY PISTOL BY JACOB BERGSTRAESER OF FURSTENAU WITH “LAZARI COMINAZ” BARREL.

SN NSN. (ca. 1740) Cal. 52. 12-3/4″ Barrel is finely fluted at breech end, and is engraved “Lazari Cominiaz” on top. It has a wedding band transition to round at mid point. Early lock features inset faceted pan and unbridled friction frizzen. Lockplate with deep chamfers has considerable camber and nicely filed transition to long pointed tail, and has cupid’s bow file decoration behind pan. Plate is engraved “Bergstraeser A FURSTENAU” under pan. Serpentine cock with chamfers matching lockplate has flat face and is unengraved. European walnut stock with knobbed butt, extends to muzzle, and is fitted with steel capped walnut ramrod mounting through geometrically shaped pipe and thimble, with ring turned ends. There are nicely shaped moldings around lock and ramrod channel, and relief floral carving at top of grip. All furniture is of steel, with heavy butt cap scratch engraved “No 16″, deeply chamfered trigger guard with moldings on bow, and well filed, scrolled side plate with acanthus decoration. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl lock and other iron parts are a silver gray, with considerable orig bright polish visible, especially on lockplate. There are traces of orig bright blue on pan. Stock retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig finish with many minor light marks and scratches, and considerable wear at grip. A crack runs from trigger plate to lockplate under cock. There is a 1/4” plug on left side above trigger. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Overall, a very fine early pistol. 4-49542 MGM116 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2460

2461
$5,290.00

CASED SET OF FRENCH RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED FINI PAR LEPAGE MOUTIER, CIRCA 1855.

SN NSN. Classic pair of mid-19th century French target pistols with bolted front action locks, finely engraved with scrolls, and hammers en suite. Octagonal bbls, steel mounts of typical form. Ebony stocks carved with florals in classic French target pistol style. Pistols are cased in their original rosewood veneered case with all accessories, bullet mold possibly replaced. A good pair of French percussion target pistols, which do not exhibit the usual Belgian proofs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright, bbls heavily reblued with modern bluing. Stocks are crisp, numbered 4610. Minor damage under lock of one pistol. Other pistol fine, also numbered 4610. 4-49753 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2461

2462
$2,875.00

PAIR OF GERMAN RIFLED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY ANDREAS GANS, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1735.

SN NSN. Of typical German form with plain unadorned locks, fully signed “Andreas Gans in Augspurg” (sic). Hammer sparsely engraved. Octagonal to rnd bbls deeply rifled. Walnut full stocks with Germanic carving behind breech. Plain brass furniture comprising sideplate, trigger guard, buttcap, and ramrod pipes. Good pair of mid-18th century German flintlock rifled pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks retain all original small parts. Both frizzens reshod. Bbls are crisp and browned, possibly period. Ramrods are original. Stocks good with later varnish. Brass mounts patinated. 4-50113 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2462

2463
$2,950.00

PAIR OF CARLAT FRENCH OFFICERS PISTOLS CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.

SN NSN. Cal. .642 Smooth bore. 7-1/4″ Deeply swamped octagon bbls have two damascened gold bands at breech ends. Rear sights are filed integral with tangs. Bbls have been fitted with shaped percussion bolsters, possibly by original maker as technology changed. Mr. Carlat worked in Toulon from 1810 – 1855. Chamfered lockplates with sharp teats at tails are fitted with flat faced percussion hammers. “Carlat a Toulon” is engraved on each plate. Plain European walnut steel capped pistol grip stocks extend to muzzles, are pinned to bbls, and are steel mounted. Stocks have well shaped furniture including nicely filed trigger guards, with volutes on bows, and unengraved pineapple finials. Nicely checkered grips have scalloped borders. Horn tipped ramrods, one baleen, the other mahogany, are held by well filed beaded pipes and tailpipes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts are overall smooth silver gray to brown. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig varnish finish. Locks are crisp. A well made pair of pistols. 4-51877 MGM269 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2463

2464
$3,540.00

UNMARKED SCOTTISH PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .445 Smooth bore. 10-1/4″ Overall. This well made, but unmarked, all metal Scottish style pistol has 6″ octagon bbl with two turned rings at muzzle. Lock with specially shaped iron plate is fitted with flat sided serpentine hammer. German silver frame with ram’s horn butt features ball trigger. A turned steel ramrod is in single plain pipe. Lock and frame are engraved with very well cut, large, open, acanthus scroll with floral highlights. There is geometric feather engraving at bottom. CONDITION: Fine. Iron bbl and lock are toned to an even gray brown. German silver frame is also nicely toned, with no evidence of over polishing. Engraving is sharp and clear. Lock is crisp. Butt finial and belt hook are missing. 4-50994 MGM115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2464

2465
$1,380.00

EUROPEAN CANE-GUN WITH REMOVABLE STOCK.

This well-made, metal-shafted cane gun is just over 36″ and 48″ with shoulder stock attached. Bbl is about 25-1/2″ and chamber is about a 45 cal center fire cartridge. The only markings on this well-made gun are a European viewing proof inside chamber of crown over two crossed scepters above a tiny letter “V”. The cane and cane body are browned or painted brown. There is a textured button that the thumb can operate to open breech. When breech is opened and then closed, the trigger becomes engaged, wooden handle becomes grip, and gun is ready to fire. The accompanying shoulder stock is just a skeletal wood stock with an iron collar holding a locking pin. This well-made cane gun was obviously made by a known concern as it is so well constructed, though maker is unknown to us. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good. Cane retains 90% of orig brown surface, though worn and moddled and chipped in some areas as can be seen in photographs. L shaped steel reinforced wood handle has hand-worn patina which is sound and solid with scattered nicks and scratches. The accompanying shoulder stock is in similar condition with a chip out of lower toe and metal ferrule seems to be held by a disfigured lead pin. Shoulder stock does not lock perpendicularly but is off by about 30 degrees. 4-50283 JS59 (500-1,000) – Lot 2465

2466
$13,800.00

VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT FLINTLOCK WENDER GUN BY JOHANN STIFFTER IN PRAGUE, CIRCA 1700.

SN NSN. This rare Wender gun is pictured in Clay Bedford’s Decorated Firearms by Wallace Gusler and James Lavin, p. 152, figure 59, and illustrated on p. 153. Convex lock is engraved with a man confronting a dragon and the cock is chiseled with a vine and monster face. Front of the frizzen is chiseled with acanthus. Round bbls have side flats extending for one quarter of their length extending from a heavily molded breech and engraved with trophies of arms. Thumb piece is pierced and chiseled. Sideplate is in the form of a serpent in relief. Tang of the buttplate is also in the form of a serpent in relief. Swivel mechanism is released by pulling the trigger when the gun is at half cock. Combat scene engraved on the lockplate is derived from the 1684 pattern book of Claude Simonin. Full stock is figured and simply carved. The opportunity to purchase any gun pictured and documented in Bedford’s Decorated Firearms is a rare one and a guarantee of the artistic significance of the individual weapon. PROVENANCE: John Hayward. Clay P. Bedford. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: : Engraving on the lockplate is crisp and clear. Engraving on the bbls is crisp and clear, although minor pitting occurs on the forward part of the bbls. Stock appears to have been refinished sometime during its working life. Forend has a few small chips and a break on each side approximately halfway down. Ramrod appears to be of the period and ramrod pipes are original. Mechanism works well. 4-49933 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2466

2467
$11,500.00

VERY RARE BREECH LOADING SPORTING RIFLE BY PAUL POSER IN PRAGUE, CIRCA 1720.

SN NSN. Lockplate is chiseled in relief with a horseman firing a flintlock pistol at a boar brought to bay by two dogs. Cock engraved and chiseled in relief with a serpent. Base of the frizzen chiseled with a serpent. Steel sideplate and steel mounts all engraved. Octagonal bbl inlaid with maker’s signature “Paul Poser a Prague”. Molded full stock is inlaid with an elaborate scene of a dog chasing a stag as it emerges from a cornucopia, all in silver wire, enriched with flowers. Frizzen and pan are attached to a removable rifled cartridge. Numbered 4. These early flintlock breech loading rifles with removable cartridges are very rare and represent an advance in firearms technology for the period. Paul Poser is one of Europe’s most famous 18th century gunsmiths and executed many royal commissions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate is good, somewhat rubbed. Hammer and frizzen have suffered significant rust damage from moisture. Bbl is quite crisp, though dark, will clean. Stock is good with most silver wire inlay intact and silver plaques present. Thumb piece engraved with unknown coat of arms. Sling swivel intact. Wooden portion of trigger guard appears original. 4-49914 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2467

2468
$2,950.00

SCARCE BREECH LOADING ENGLISH SPORTING RIFLE BY JOSEPH GRIFFIN, LONDON, CIRCA 1780.

SN NSN. While the famous rifle invented by Patrick Ferguson and used at King’s Mountain during the Revolutionary War was a breech loader with a trigger guard that unscrewed, very few British breech loading rifles of this period use the actual Ferguson system in which a breech plug went through the top of the bbl and unscrewed with a single turn of the trigger guard. The present example by Joseph Griffin loads from the bottom rather than the top and requires eight turns of the trigger guard to open or close. Lock is simple with gooseneck cock and bridled frizzen. Signed “Griffin”. Gold lined touch hole. Bbl with London proofs stamped “IG” for John Griffin and further signed “Griffin London”. Bbl of musket bore is deeply rifled. Full stock with no provision for ramrod as rifle is breech-loading. The simple steel mounts are unadorned. A very nice example of an early English breech loading rifle by one of London’s famous makers. PROVENANCE: John Hill, M.D. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock deep age brown with legible signature. Bbl with deep age brown and cleaned near the breech. Walnut full stock very crisp with no breaks or cracks and 200 years of natural patination. 4-49740 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2468

2469
$1,437.50

ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY HOLDEN.

SN NSN. Cal. .732. 39″ Swamped round bbl has short octagonal breech portion engraved “Holden Billinghurst” on top flat. London gunmakers proofs are on left flat. Chamfered lock with long rebated tail has integral pan, unbridled friction frizzen, spring with bulbous finial, and is fitted with broad, flat-faced, deeply chamfered, serpentine cock. “Holden” is at central portion of lock. Dense European walnut full length stock attaches to bbl with three captive side nails without escutcheons. Stock has fine raised shell carving behind top tang, and is inlet with steel wire initials “M G”. There are nicely shaped moldings around lock and shell engraved long brass sideplate. All other furniture is of brass including double beaded trigger guard with floral engraving on bow, and slightly raised fleur-di-lis finial. Brass buttplate is scroll engraved. Replacement birch ramrod with brass head is held by two beaded pipes and nicely shaped brass tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned and re-browned over considerable pitting, with engraving almost erased. Lock is cleaned to gray patina over considerable pitting. Stock is fine, and sound, with considerable hand wear, but carving details and moldings are only slightly rounded. Brass has been cleaned, but is toned back to a fine mustard patina. A good looking mid 18th century fowler. 4-49925 MGM276 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2469

2470
$1,725.00

HIGHLY RELIEF CARVED EUROPEAN GUN OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD.

SN NSN. 36″ oct to rnd .60 Cal smooth unmarked bbl with no European bbl proofs. Engraved brass buttplate, trigger guard and sideplate all in early French style. Walnut stock, 2″ thick at butt, is heavily relief carved to rear of cheekpiece, forward of cheekpiece, on lock side of butt, forward of trigger guard, to rear of ramrod entrance pipe and behind bbl tang. All relief carving is masterfully done in early European style. Flint lock is unmarked and bbl is pinned to forestock. As there are no European bbl proofs it can be argued this could be part of the American transition to the Kentucky rifle. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Gun seems to be in orig condition throughout with only normal dents and bruises from age. 4-49424 RG64 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2470

2471
$4,887.50

EARLY 18TH CENTURY LONG ITALIAN FOWLING PIECE, BARREL SIGNED LAZARI COMINAZ, CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. Polished banana lock is unadorned and unusual in that it features an early form of bridle on the frizzen. The exceptionally long bbl is octagonal to rnd signed “Lazari Cominaz” at breech. The stump walnut full stock is finely carved at the breech and around the rear ramrod pipe. Trigger guard is finely formed with well chiseled finials. A rare survival in as much as these long and elegant flintlock fowling pieces were cut down as the quality of powder improved during the flintlock period. A very high quality gun by one of Italy’s most distinguished makers. Buttplate with old collection No. 42. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock appears to have much of its original polish, retains original bluing on frizzen spring and pan. Appears unfired, although frizzen has been struck. Bbl has dirt and old lacquer, but virtually no pitting and is in extremely fine condition, as is bore. Stock would rate pristine with much original finish, however there is a significant chip to right side of forend. Otherwise extremely crisp throughout. 4-50001 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2471

2472
$1,035.00

ATTRACTIVE ITALIAN FOWLING PIECE, CIRCA 1750.

SN NSN. The plain lock with gooseneck cock and unbridled frizzen. Bbl of octagonal to rnd “Spanish form” with Pistoia mark. Thumb piece featuring the Italian eagle with a rabbit in its talons. Silvered mounts with acanthus leaf finials. Open work sideplate with monster. Figured full stock carved with strap work on a pebbled ground. An attractive Neopolitan fowling piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate gray with evidence of old pitting. Frizzen reshod. Bbl cleaned metal with evidence of old pitting. Pistoia marks still retain their original brass. Silvered mounts retain much original silver, now black with tarnish. Stock carving good. Forend replaced from rear ramrod pipe forward. 4-49908 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2472

2473
$3,450.00

18TH CENTURY JAEGER RIFLE BY JOHAN CHRISTOPH FREUND OF FURSTENAU GERMANY.

SN NSN. ca. 1782 – 1800. Bore diameter .530, Groove diameter .580, with 7 deep rounded groove rifling. Overall length is 42-1/2″, butt 5″ high by 2″ wide. 27-3/4″; swamped octagon bbl is marked with “FREUND”, a 6-pointed star within a circle and “A FURSTENAU”. Bbl is mounted with an elegant 2-leaf rear sight and a simple blade front sight. The re-converted lock is engraved with the name “FREUND” forward of the hammer. Steel trigger plate is mounted with double set triggers. Full length stock with sliding wood patch box is of European walnut with finely executed moldings along ramrod channels, sides of stock toe line and patch box. Further stock carving consists of very well done scrolled vines and C-scrolls forward and rear of cheekpiece along with nicely figured carving at bbl tang and behind rear ramrod pipe. Patch box cover is nicely molded with relief carving at center. Furniture includes a scrolled trigger guard nicely engraved on its front and rear finial. Brass 5″ 3-screw sideplate is deeply and nicely engraved as is the brass buttplate tang. Brass 2″ forend cap with flared tip is also nicely engraved. Sling loops are mounted 3-1/4″; back from muzzle and on flat toe line behind trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has nice, uniform finish throughout and bbl markings are clear and distinct. Stock retains nearly all its orig oil finish with a few minor bumps, bruises & scratches, as might be expected in over 250 years of existence. There are two very small wood chips missing, one each side of bbl tang, the largest being 1/8″ by 3/4″ on the left-hand side. The ramrod is a replacement. Bore is excellent and appears to be in good firing condition after cleaning. An exceptional Jaeger rifle by one of the acknowledged master gunsmith families whose rifles appear in many museums. 4-49963 RG108 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2473

2474
$2,065.00

LONG HEAVY JAEGER RIFLE, GERMAN, CIRCA 1770.

SN NSN. Rifles like this were the ancestors of the famous Kentucky rifle. Lock with roller bearing frizzen and bridle is signed in script “Ketland”(?) with gold lined pan and serpentine cock. The very heavy long octagonal bbl is deeply rifled with blued rear sight and nickel silver front sight. Heavy brass furniture, double set trigger, rose carving behind bbl tang. Maker’s mark “PS”. Wooden patchbox. An interesting and unusual Jaeger rifle with pronounced striped, almost curly maple stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: : Lock is crisp gray metal. Bbl with later browning. Pan is gold lined. Touch hold is bushed. Stock has a few very minor defects but appears extremely sound with crisp carving. Swing swivels. Brass furniture is clean and crisp. Ramrod appears to be the original. Set trigger functions. 4-50129 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2474

2475
$3,450.00

GERMAN JAEGER RIFLE BY THE RENOWNED JOHANN ANDREAS KUCHENREUTER REGENSBURG, CIRCA 1750.

SN NSN. Plain lock signed in full “IA Kuchenreuter”. Octagonal bbl elaborately inlaid in silver with maker’s name in full and address gilded copper seal. Silver scrolls at breech and elaborate at muzzle. Bbl heavily rifled. Plain brass mounts. Walnut full stock carved with scrolls on cheekpiece, butt, breech, and forend. A presentable example of a working Jaeger rifle by this most famous of all 18th century German gun makers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock is smooth gray metal. Bbl is smooth mottled gray and brown. Inlay is darkened but all present and crisp. Brass mounts are cleaned. Stock slightly worn but not damaged. Some worm present in cheekpiece area. 4-49952 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2475

2476
$2,587.50

LONG DUTCH FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE BY LASONDER, UTRECHT (GERRIT), CIRCA 1720.

SN NSN. Convex banana lock indistinctly signed “Lasonder”. Hammer chiseled with acanthus. Frizzen chiseled en suite. Long rnd bbl chiseled at breech with a bird perched upon a cartouche of flowers and scrolls. Dark walnut full stock carved with acanthus and scrolls. Brass furniture cast and chaste with grotesques and acanthus. The vacant thumb piece of a crown and shield held by two dragons. A classic Dutch flintlock fowler from the early part of the 18th century. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock moderately rusted and cleaned. Bbl with medium pitting overall. Brass mounts crisp. Stock with expected dents and dings, but overall good. 4-49803 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2476

2477
$26,450.00

CASED PAIR OF VERY FINE LACY & CO. DOUBLE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .650 Bore diameter. 6-1/4″ Twist double bbls are engraved “LACY & CO. LONDON” on top ribs. Deeply inset patent breeches have platinum touch holes, and platinum bands at rears with feather burst engraving on rib extensions. Breech irons are scroll engraved. Locks with waterproof pans have bridled frizzens with rollers on springs, which have bulbous finials. Flat lockplates are fitted with chamfered serpentine cocks and back sliding safeties. Lockplates are engraved with geometric borders, some armorials at rear, with feather burst over “LACY & CO” in front of cocks. Cocks have geometric engraving on chamfers, with scroll and flowers on flats. Lightly figured European walnut stocks have square checkered fishtail grips. Trigger plates have pineapple finials. Trigger guards have armorial and music book engraving on bows. Vacant silver ovals are at tops of grips. Stocks mount to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Ebony ramrods have horn tips, and brass tails, with worms under caps. Nicely filed thimbles have shell finials. Deep mahogany case with pivoting hook latches and inlet circular D-ring handle on lid, is lined in olive green cloth, with partitions for both guns and accessories, along with two covered compartments with ivory knobs on tops of mahogany covers. Case contains a steel nutcracker type round ball mold, greenheart loading rod with ebony head and tulip shaped brass tail with worm under cap, and a very fine copper bodied flask with body of intertwined stylized dolphins. One covered compartment contains lead balls, the other a pair of flints. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an exceptionally fine restoration brown, with excellent definition to pattern, muzzles subsequently slightly silvered. Patent breeches contain a considerable amount of color hardening on sides. Breech irons cleaned to silver. Lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, with some cleaning to gray brown patina. Trigger guards retain a considerable amount of their orig charcoal blue, with light pitting and graying on grips. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light marks, and a few heavier scratches. Bores are very fine. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of an old refinish, with some repaired cracks. Interior cloth renewed with correctly colored baize, with only a few light marks from contact with guns. Mold and loading rod are fine. Powder flask is excellent, with nearly all of its lacquer, and bright polish on brass, and fire blue on spring. A very attractive set of truly neat pistols. 4-50330 MGM152 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2477

2478
$32,200.00

VERY FINE CASED PAIR OF CLARKE (LONDON) DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .660. 9-3/4″ Twist bbls have blued patent breeches with gold touch holes and gold poincons on tops, engraved “CLARKE LONDON” (most likely P. Clarke, Cheapside London ca 1785 – 1820). There are gold bands at breech ends. Breech irons are engraved with feather borders and stand of arms motifs. Locks with flat plates are fitted with semi waterproof gold-lined pans, and bridled frizzens with rollers on springs that have bulbous finials with bead tips. Locks are fitted with flat sided serpentine cocks, and back sliding safeties that have sliding pins that engage frizzens, locking them in place when at half cock. Lockplates and cocks are engraved with feather borders, each lockplate with “CLARKE”. European walnut stocks attach to bbls with captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons, and have checkered bag grips with blued steel caps. Blued trigger guards have stand of arms engraving on bows, and stylized pineapple finials. There are vacant silver oval crest plates at tops of grips. Greenheart ramrods with brass tips and tails mount through beaded pipes and pineapple engraved tailpipes. What appears to be original mahogany case has inset beaded D-ring handle and pivoting steel hook closure, is lined in pilled green baize. Case contains rosewood and brass loading rod with ebony head, which has worm under brass cap, “W D” (William Davis) nutcracker type ball mold marked “18”, and unmarked copper bodied brass trimmed combination ball, powder, and patch flask. Covered compartments with turned bone knobs contain balls and accessory jag which fits loading rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good re-brown over scattered light pitting with good definition to pattern, patent breeches blued. Locks retain traces of orig case hardening color where protected. Frizzen springs retain most of their temper blue. Trigger guards and other furniture retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig charcoal blue, most loss at grips from flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish with numerous light marks and scratches. Moldings around locks have some cracks and separations on one pistol, the other with a repaired crack running from front of lock upward toward bbl. Bores are excellent with some light pitting. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Case is very fine with numerous marks and light rubs and a few cracks in what appears to be an old refinish. Interior cloth is excellent, with only a few rubs and light soiling from contact with guns. Accessories are very fine to excellent. 4-51868 MGM275 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2478

2479
$13,800.00

FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SYKES, OXFORD, CIRCA 1805.

SN NSN. Though a typical small English boxlock pistol, this example is unique insofar as it is an unquestionably genuine duckfoot pistol properly proofed. Breeches numbered 1-4, bbls numbered 1-4 and proofed, muzzles starred so as to permit easy removal. Muzzles engraved. Sparse engraving on frame. Signed “Sykes Oxford”. Reinforced cock. Engraved top jaw. Plain walnut slab butt. Large genuine duckfoot pistols are extremely rare. Fakes abound. Miniature duckfoot pistols such as the present examples are unknown. To say this pistol is an extreme rarity is an understatement. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright. Sliding safety possibly replaced. Missing one butt screw. Folding trigger works well. 4-49977 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2479

2480
$34,500.00

VERY FINE AND RARE PAIR OF LONG LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY HUMPHREY PICKFATT, CIRCA 1690.

SN NSN. Convex banana shaped locks of late 17th century form finely engraved with strawberry leaves, the cocks en suite, frizzen is molded with acanthus, bbls finely chiseled with acanthus, London gun maker’s proofs HP” for Humphrey Pickfatt, signed “H. Pickfatt”. The stump maple stocks beautifully figured. Spurred butts with grotesque masks. Ramrod pipes turned in 17th century style. Thumb pieces with coat of arms lion rampant. This pair of late 17th century English flintlock holster pistols is a rare survival as they exhibit few if any repairs and are of museum quality throughout. PROVENANCE: James Milton, Rancho Sante Fe, California. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine for age, metal still crisp, lightly pitted but this is to be expected in 17th century English guns. Stocks very fine with one minor crack through forward of trigger guard, once again expected with highly figured stump maple. No visible repairs or replacements throughout. All small parts on locks original, including top jaws. Strawberry leaf engraving on butts still crisp. English holster pistols of this quality and condition very rarely come to auction. 4-49835 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2480

2481
$14,950.00

FINE PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED OFFICERS PISTOLS BY JOHN BUMFORD.

SN NSN. (ca. 1760) Cal. .644. 8-1/4″ Ovate to round swamped bbls with flare at muzzles are engraved “LONDON” on tops. Tops of left sides are deeply stamped with London gunmakers proofs and “IB” under fleur-di-lis device. Locks with rounded plates and nicely filed cock-beaded borders have integral semi-waterproof pans and bridled friction frizzens. Frizzen springs have teardrop finials with small teats. Lockplates with attenuated tails are fitted with broad back sliding safeties, and round bodied serpentine hammers, nicely filed with scrolls and cock beads. “BUMFORD” (John Bumford, 8 George Street Minories, London ,1742 – 1775 was proof master in 1751, and made guns for Hudson Bay Company from 1758 – 75) is engraved in scroll surrounded riband at the center of each plate. Dense European walnut stocks extend to muzzles and are pinned to bbls. They have fine shell carving behind bbl tangs and are nicely molded with drop points around locks and sideplates. All furniture is of silver hallmarked for Thomas Jackson, London, sterling, and with date letter 1761-2 on grips of trigger guards with shell and scrolled acanthus finials. Other furniture consists of heavy knobbed butt caps with fine engraving, relief scroll chasing, and grotesque masks; high relief pierced sideplates in helm and stand of arms motifs; high relief stand of arms type escutcheons at tops of grips, and beaded end pipes and tailpipes holding silver capped horn ramrods, one with worm. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts cleaned to silver gray over some light pitting. Marks are clear on one pistol, and somewhat blurred on the other. Stocks are sound, but with some small bits of wood missing around lockplates, and an incipient crack 2″ back from muzzle on right side of one pistol. Silver is excellent, only slightly rubbed, and nicely toned. A lovely classic pair of best pistols. 4-51876 MGM272 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2481

2482
$2,875.00

PAIR OF OFFICERS PISTOLS BY CLEMMES OF LONDON CA. 1750.

SN NSN. Cal. .590 at muzzles. 9″ Bbls with turned cannon rings, swamped to flared muzzles, are engraved “Clemmes ?? Piccadilly” and “London Suce. to M. Barbar” on tops. Right sides of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs and bbl makers initials “I B” surmounted by a star. Locks with integral pans, bridled friction frizzens, and round bodied serpentine cocks, have rounded lockplates engraved with geometric borders, and with “Clemmes” within scroll under pans. Nicely streaked European walnut stocks extend to muzzles, are pinned to bbls, and have raised moldings around lock and sideplates, as well as stylized relief shell carvings around top tangs. All furniture is of iron, including heavy cast knobbed grip caps, trigger guards with raised fleur-di-lis finials, matching escutcheons at tops of grips, and beautifully filed pierced sideplates of raised scrolled acanthus. Greenheart ramrods with horn tips, one with worm, mount through steel beaded end pipes and well filed tailpipes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. All metal parts cleaned to silver brown patina over considerable light pitting. Stock of one gun has crack at rear bottom of lock, large dutchman above, and a small piece of replaced wood at left side near muzzle. The other gun has repaired cracks in front 2″ of stock, is otherwise sound. 4-49896 MGM326 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2482

2483
$8,050.00

GOOD PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH FULL SILVER MOUNTS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, SILVER HALLMARK FOR 1752.

SN NSN. Plain locks with beaded engraved borders signed “Barbar”. Gooseneck cocks en suite. Frizzens en suite as well. Rebrowned rnd bbls with London gun maker’s proofs and “IB” for James Barbar. Bbl signed “Barbar” as well. Figured walnut full stocks with shell design behind breech. Openwork silver sideplates with monster. Spurred silver buttcaps with grotesque masks. Trigger guards fully hallmarked, stamped “IB”. Thumb plates with crown surmounted by head, unknown crest. A fine pair of full silver mounted English pistols by one of London’s more distinguished gun makers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks clean and bright, bbls rebrowned, engraving crisp. All small lock parts original including top jaws and screws. Silver mounts slightly rubbed. Wood with minor repair at bbl pin. Otherwise crisp. Ramrods appear to be original, one with worm. 4-49866 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2483

2484
$8,050.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: This pistol is pictured as item P-46 in the book “Weapons of the American Revolution” Moore.

JAMES BARBAR DOUBLE BARRELED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This Revolutionary War era, circa 1750, military sized double barrel pistol measures just over 15″ overall with 9″ 65 cal bbls. Warren Moore in his book Weapons of the American Revolution shows a fairly identical pair of these guns on pg 35. As noted by Moore, an interesting feature of these pistols is the placing of the lockspring on the outside of the locks beneath the frizzen springs. This iron mounted pistol has silver thumbplate and silver mask on the butt, typical of pistols carried by officers during the Revolutionary War. Each bbl and each lock is marked “BARBAR”. This gun appears all orig and authentic. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Markings in steel including bbl proofs and engraved borders of bbl housing and elsewhere are all easily discernible. There is strong traces of org brown finish in protected areas especially on bbl housing. Stock is sound and solid retaining about half of its orig thin varnish finish as does ramrod’s wood body. 4-51865 JS105 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2484

2485
$5,175.00

PAIR OF ENGLISH PISTOLS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, FULLY SILVER MOUNTED, CIRCA 1750.

SN NSN. Plain locks with molded border, cocks en suite, as are frizzens. Rnd bbls with molded breeches indistinctly signed “Barbar”, London gun maker’s proofs “IB: Irish registration numbers 1543 & 1544. Full silver mounts comprising openwork sideplate. Trigger guard, ramrod pipes, spurred buttcaps with grotesque mask. Figured walnut full stocks with classic English shell carving behind bbl tang. A good representative pair of mid-century English flintlock pistols by one of the great London makers with fully hallmarked silver mounts in crisp condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks fair with some light pitting overall. Bbls fair with pitting and over-cleaning. Silver mounts quite crisp with only minor rubbing to buttcaps. Stock of one pistol good overall, stock of other pistol has forend replaced from rear ramrod pipe forward. Ramrods replaced. 4-49749 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2485

2486
$2,587.50

PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK ENGLISH BRASS BARRELED JOSEPH & WILLIAM RICHARDS PISTOLS.

SN NSN. 8″ oct to rnd brass 60 Cal. smooth bore bbls English proofed at breech. Brass mounted with engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials and brass buttcaps extending up each side of grip. Brass sideplates are engraved and lock on one pistol is marked “J&W Richards” while the second pistol’s lock is marked “T Ketland & Co.”. J&W Richards worked in Birmingham/GB circa 1799-1817. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good to fine. T Ketland marked lock has been broken and repaired at tail end and may be a replacement. Wood repair around forward part of Ketland lock. 2-1/2″ crack repair on left side at muzzle on Richards marked pistol. 4-50133 RG54 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2486

2487
$14,375.00

FINE PAIR OF CASED MORTIMER FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. .515 Smooth bore. 3-1/2″ Ovate twisted bbls are engraved “LONDON” on top flats. There are some engraved bands along with a platinum band at breech ends. Breech irons with integral filed rear sights are deeply engraved with globe and foliate motifs. Small locks with integral semi-waterproof pans and bridled roller frizzens, have rebated lockplates. Plates are fitted with serpentine flat faced cocks and back sliding safeties. There is feather engraving on rebates and in front of cocks, with cocks having floral engraving. “Mortimer” is on each lockplate. European walnut stocks with checkered bag grips are steel mounted and attach to bbls with single side nails. Trigger guards have stand of arms engraving on bows and have stylized pineapple finials. Horn tipped hickory ramrods with worms mount through small beaded pipes and tailpipes. Rectangular silver escutcheons at tops of grips are engraved “W H C” matching inlet rectangle on case lid, engraved “Captain W. H. Carver”. Mahogany case with inlet D-ring handle and key lock closure, is lined in green baize and contains essentially all of what appear to be orig accessories including ebony tipped rosewood and brass loading rod/ worm, nutcracker type steel round ball mold marked “38”, a small brass bodied faceted bag powder flask, walnut handled turnscrew with side blade, as well as some round balls, and small flints under covered compartments with ring handles. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown. Locks retain traces of orig case color where protected. There is some orig fire blue on frizzen springs. Furniture is mostly silver to brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some added oil, which has crawled a bit, giving a mottled appearance. One lock is crisp, the other has a crack across breast of cock, so is untried. Case is very fine with some minor old cracks and shrinkage and added oil. Interior cloth is very fine with glue showing in lid. Accessories are fine. All in all a very fine pair in their orig casing. 4-51879 MGM270 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2487

2488
$2,360.00

DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH LOCKS BY JOSEPH MANTON.

SN NSN. Approx .600 Cal. 10″ bbl’s, have bushed touchholes. Locks with rebated tails have waterproof pans & captive roller frizzins, with rollers on springs. Locks are engraved with stand of arms on tails and with feather bursts in front of well filed french cocks. Chanfers of plates and cocks are feather engraved. “JOSEPH MANTON” and “LONDON” are on each lock plate. European walnut stock with knob butt extends to muzzle, and attaches to barrels with two captive side nails without escutcheons. Triggers are closely set. Steel trigger guard has relief earn finial. Hickory ramrod with steel tip mounts through beaded tail pipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl’s are mostly brown patina over bright polish; locks are smooth pewter gray; stock retains most of an old oil finish with numerous light marks. 4-50013 MGM293 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2488

2489
$20,700.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

The pistol barrels may have been refinished during their period of use.

EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION CASED PAIR OF JOSEPH EGG FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .75. These high quality, military caliber, horseman’s pistols with 8″ twist ovate bbls fitted with U-notch rear and silver blade front sights, are engraved “Joseph, Egg. No 1 Piccadilly London” in script on top flats. Each bbl has gold band at rear, and platinum touch hole. Captive bridled ramrods mount to heavy bosses under muzzles. Locks with semi-waterproof pans, bridled frizzens with large rollers on springs, back sliding safeties, and serpentine cocks, have chamfered plates with rebated pointed tails. Rear portion of plates and flat body of cocks have floral engraving. “Joseph Egg” is engraved under each pan. Dense, nicely figured European walnut stocks have horn tips, and fully checkered bag grips. Trigger guards with floral engraving on bows extend to classic pineapple finials. Rectangular crest plates with clipped corners behind breech irons, are each engraved with a horse. Stocks mount to bbls with single captive side nail with no escutcheons. Orig makers mahogany case with key lock closure, and with ebony key escutcheon, is lined in pilled green baize, and has orig paper Joseph Egg label on lid. Case contains a number of lead balls in central compartment and under one covered compartment, a second covered compartment is empty, a fine early rosewood cleaning rod with brush, scraper, and jag, early double bladed walnut handled turnscrew with brass vent pick/ blade guard, and a cleaning brush. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 80 – 90% orig brown, silvering on sharp edges. Locks and breech irons retain a great deal of their orig case hardening color under a layer of dust and grime. Trigger guards and thimbles retain nearly all of their charcoal blue. One thimble is considerably flaked. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some dull spots and a few minor marks. Bores are very fine with a few minor pits. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Safeties work. Exterior of case retains most of what appears to be an old refinish over a number of scratches and marks, and some minor repairs. Bottom board has two cracks. Interior cloth is extremely fine, with some light rubs and marks from contact with guns and accessories. Partitions are solid. Label is extremely fine, unsoiled, with two minor tears. Accessories are also very fine. A truly exceptional pair of flintlock man stoppers, by this highly regarded maker, nephew of Durs Egg, who was working at 1 Piccadilly from 1814 – 1834. 4-50184 MGM16 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2489

2490
$11,500.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH CONDITION CASED PAIR OF JOHN BLANCH PERCUSSION OFFICERS/ DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .652 Smooth bore. 9-1/2″ Brown finished twist octagonal bbls with under ribs, are engraved “London” on tops. Engraved, case hardened patent breeches are inlaid with two gold bands and fitted with cylindrical drums with platinum blow-outs holding nipples. Breech irons have integral rear sights, and are scroll engraved. Case hardened locks are converted from flint, possibly by Blanch, as his company was in business between 1809 – 1900, and was at 29 Gracechurch Street from 1825 – 1849 (label in case). Locks retain flash fences, have rebated squared tails, back sliding safeties, and are fitted with flat-faced, serpentine, percussion hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Rear portions of lockplates and areas in front of hammers, are engraved with acanthus and feather details. Front portions of plates where frizzen springs would have been and faces of hammers, are engraved with well cut open scroll. “Blanch” is at the center of each lockplate. European walnut stocks with flat checkered bag grips, transition to bbls with silver caps, and attach to bbls with captive side nails through square silver escutcheons. There are also square silver crest plates at tops of grips. Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Blued trigger guards with spurs, have armorial engraving on bows and stylized pineapple finials. Brass tipped greenheart ramrods, one with worm under brass end, mount through plain pipes and well filed tailpipes. Quartered oak case with pivoting hook closure has inset brass medallion on top. Case is lined in green cloth and has large John Blanch, 29 Gracechurch Street paper label in lid. Case has two lidded compartments with ivory knobs, and contains a very fine array of orig accessories including ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, rosewood and brass loading rod, nutcracker type ball mold marked “17”, mainspring vice, and a copper bodied oval powder, ball, and cap flask marked “SYKES”. Covered compartments hold balls, Eely Brothers caps in tin, wad punch with dimpled cutting edge marked “16”, and a number of cut wads. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since conversion. Bbls retain over 90% orig brown, silvered on sharp edges, and with a few small patches of cleaned oxidation. Case hardened patent breeches, locks and hammers retain nearly all their vivid color. Trigger guards retain over 90% of their brilliant fire blue, silvered on sharp edges of bows and with some flaking at grips. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish, with a considerable number of marks, light dents, and scratches, mostly on left sides from contact with items in case. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work well. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with only a hint of frosting toward muzzles. Case is excellent. Exterior retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig light varnish, with a number of minor stains, scratches, and marks. Brass of medallion is slightly toned. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label, which only has one rub through from contact with drum of one gun, and a slight impression from the other. Label is lightly foxed. Accessories are excellent, near new, some appear unused. A truly exceptional high condition pair of best guns. 4-51874 MGM274 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2490

2491
$12,075.00

FINE PAIR OF BRASS CANNON BARRELED SPRING BAYONET FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. approx 50 (flare to .750 at muzzles). 5″ Brass bbls transition from octagonal at breeches through a wedding band to round flared cannon bbl muzzles. Tops of rear flats are engraved “LONDON”. Birmingham proofs are on left flats. Bbls are fitted with 4-1/4″ triangular steel bayonets with hinges and catches at fronts and are retained in loaded position by sliding thumb catches on bbl tangs. Flat-plated, chamfered locks have integral pans, and bridled frizzens with rollers on springs. Locks have rebated tails and are fitted with back sliding safeties and flat-faced, high breasted, serpentine cocks. Cock and locks have some feather engraving at rears and around pans, and are engraved “CLARK”. Light colored European walnut stocks with flat checkered bag grips, are brass mounted. Trigger guards have foliate engraving on bows and stylized pineapple finials, as well as beaded one piece thimble/ tailpipes holding horn tipped greenheart ramrods, one with worm. Stocks extend to within an inch of muzzles and attach to bbls with captive side nails without escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls are cleaned and toned back to dull gold with details still sharp. Locks retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Frizzen springs have most of their temper blue. Bayonets retain most of their bright polish, and springs most of their temper blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish with a number of light marks and scratches, darkening a bit at grips. A fine high condition pair of interesting multi-purpose pistols. 4-51869 MGM273 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2491

2492
$5,750.00

VERY FINE HOLLIMAN BRASS CANNON BARREL BLUNDERBUSS WITH FOLDING SPRING BAYONET.

Cal. .660 and 1.25′ at muzzle. This well made blunderbuss signed “HOLLIMAN” (for Daniel Holliman of Birmingham 1829-1838), has 14-1/2″ oct to rnd brass bbl with wedding band transition, extending to the nicely flared cannon muzzle. Top of bbl is mounted with pivot and latch for 13″ triangular spring loaded steel bayonet which folds back over top of bbl, and is retained by a sliding latch mounted on bbl tang. Bbl is stamped with Birmingham proofs. Nicely filed high quality lock with roller on frizzen spring. A sliding safety bolt is mounted at rear of cock. Makers name “HOLLIMAN” is engraved in front of cock. Relatively plain European walnut stock is mounted to bbl with 2-bbl wedges, and is brass mounted. Trigger guard has stylized pineapple finial. Ramrod pipes are brass and the tailpipe is nicely filed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. Bayonet with some surface oxidation, is mostly gray/brown, lock is clean with only pin prick pitting. Stock retains most of its orig finish. All edges are sharp. Lock and frizzen are crisp, spring bayonet is in tact and in fine working order. 4-51875 RG112 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2492

2493
$4,600.00

PAIR OF HENRY NOCK FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN 159 (on both). Cal. 68. 9″ rnd bbls have an early style turnings at breech end with deep impressed proof marks & “LONDON” engraved on tops. Locks are 5″ long with a short teat at rear and makers name, “H. NOCK” engraved in front of hammer. Lockplates have a dbl inside line border decoration. Pistols have walnut stocks with brass furniture, smooth plain trigger guards with “159” engraved on each pistols trigger guard bow and serpentine shaped flat brass sideplates. The pistols have flat sided grips and rnd uncapped butts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a cleaned metal color with scattered light pitting. Wood is sound with usual nicks & dings, retaining most of its orig finish. The hammer screw on one pistol is a replacement. 4-51867 RG113 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2493

2494
$4,600.00

SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANN CANNON BARREL TURN OFF PISTOL BY JOHN HARMAN.

SN NSN. (ca. 1750) Cal. .695. 5-1/2″ Tapered round bbl has flared cannon muzzle. Boxlock breech section with integral pan, round bodied serpentine cock, and friction frizzen has file decorated frizzen spring under pan. Bottom is engraved “IOHN HARMAN” (London ca. 1740 – 1755) along with gunmakers proofs. Trigger guard has some light engraving and file decoration at base. It slides back and forth and acts as a safety when lock is at half cock. Dark European walnut stock has shell carving behind top tang, and is silver mounted with grotesque mask on knobbed butt. Pierced silver Stand-of-Arms sideplate is in high relief. Armorial cartouche at top of grip is engraved “J A” surmounted by a griffins head. Butt mask is hallmarked for sterling, and what appears to be “I.H” (possibly Jean Harache or John Hyatt, both working ca 1740). PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts are cleaned to a pewter gray over light pitting. Stock shows a number of expected marks and dings in most likely its orig finish with considerable hand wear. Silver mounts are slightly rubbed, except mask, which is very fine, silver slightly toned. A very fine Queen Ann pistol. 4-51866 MGM271 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2494

2495
$2,242.50

ENGLISH BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK REVOLVER, SIGNED SMITH, LONDON, PARTLY 18TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. Interesting revolver made by adapting a genuine 18th century boxlock flintlock pistol. Period of alteration is indeterminate. Butt with silver wire and grotesque mask and silver hallmarked PD (18th century). Mechanism later. Not sold as original. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Butt is good with silver wire intact and grotesque mask crisp. Revolving mechanism is heavily pitted with acid. Bbl, boxlock mechanism, and trigger guard are also heavily pitted. 4-49915 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2495

2496
$19,550.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH DRAGOON PISTOL, 17th LIGHT DRAGOONS.

SN NSN. This is a fine example of a regulation 1760 dated British Light Dragoon pistol with 9″ bbl and 65 cal, 15-1/2″ overall. The lock is marked by the contractor “VERNON, 1760”. Lock also has GR cipher with crown and broad arrow. Bbl is marked “17 DRAGs” designating the 17th Light Dragoons. 17th Light Dragons arrived in Boston from Ireland in 1775 and were involved in many actions of the Revolutionary War around Boston including a detachment supporting British troops at Bunker Hill. The 17th took part in other actions throughout the war and was brigaded with the infamous Col. Tarleton, portrayed as villian in Mel Gibson’s movie “The Patriot”, in actions in South Carolina and Georgia. The 17th stayed in America until King George had been induced to concede the independence of the United States and in 1783 the 17th Light Dragoons embarked from New York and returned to Ireland where it was then stationed again. This is a beautiful survivor of the Revolutionary War which appears orig and complete. There is a pair of lightly scratched initials in the stock which appear to read “ZW”. We wonder if this could have been a Dragoon serving in this famous British Cavalry regiment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Metal is grey overall with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts show yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with smooth, old varnished surface; lock markings are quite discernible as can be seen in photos; other markings are discernible as can be seen in photos. Gun functions mechanically well. Ramrod appears replaced. 4-51863 JS95 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2496

2497
$0.00

BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, CIRCA 1770.

SN NSN. This gun has an interesting history in that it was found in an attic in Darien, CT in 2004. The pistol has typical George III era cipher and is contract marked “GILL” but no date. Markings in stock opposite lock have been removed and according to Mr. Lamb and other students this possibly denotes this gun was possibly captured and used by Continental troops. Regardless, this is a good example of an orig and complete Revolutionary War era Dragoon pistol with 9-1/4″ bbl measuring about 15-1/2″ overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting; brass furniture has medium to dark mustard patina; stock is sound and solid with about a 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair in front of lock and a 1/2″ x 3″ inset piece of wood on top of lock to tail of lock; there is a 3″ crack on right side of forestock from muzzle above pin. 4-51864 JS125 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2497

2498
$13,800.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD PISTOL.

SN NSN. .50 Cal smooth bore x 7-1/8′ long brass bbl rnd to oct (2-1/2″ from breech). Marked “JWALSH” on top flat with a brass front sight set back 3/4″ from muzzle, bbl tang is iron . 4-1/16″ long lock marked under the unbridled pan “JWALSH” and encircled with engraving, typical of Walsh pistols. James Walsh is listed as a Philadelphia Committee of Safety gunsmith in 1775 advertises gunsmith tools for sale in 1779. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, two rammer pipes, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. An unmarked oval shaped silver escutcheon is attached to the wrist by two small nails. All brass work is nicely engraved as is the lock in a style consistent with other James Walsh Officers pistols of this type. Wooden ramrod having a bone tip is orig to this piece. 11-1/2 long American walnut stock is nicely carved around the rear rammer pipe, lock, side plate and bbl tang area in typical James Walsh fashion. This is an opportunity to own a very desirable early American pistol that would look fine in any early American collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in excellent condition having not been polished and shows its edges and age very well. Iron lock has a dark patina with no evidence of pitting. Balance of brass furniture like the bbl is untouched and has a nice mellow aged color. Stock is in overall very good condition with no major chips or losses except two small repairs. On right side of butt is a 1″ long x 3/4″ wide replaced piece of wood and on left side of butt is another replaced piece of wood 1″ long x 3/4″ probably done during the period as it matches age of stock very well. 4-49887 PAS65 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2498

2499
$3,450.00

ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE MARTIAL PISTOL.

SN NSN. .58 Cal x 13″ long oct (3″) to rnd 3-step bbl marked at left side of breech with an “*/IS” (John Sibley) over a pair of sunken ovals proof marks that are unreadable. 5-1/4″ long 3-screw lock is marked under the unbridled pan Crown/”AR” next to Broad Arrow, indicating Board of Ordnance ownership. Furniture consists of a brass rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap (also engraved with Royal Crest/”AR”) and brass tipped wooden ramrod which appears to be orig. Walnut stock is 20″ long with an exceptionally thick wrist indicating this gun has been restocked many years ago possibly done during its working life. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron work shows a mellow patina and slight surface rusting but no pitting. Brass work is in fine condition for its age and may have been at some point but has acquired a nice mellow aged look. Wood is in excellent condition with a 2″ stress fracture originating at front lock screw and terminating at wedding band of bbl opposite the lock. another 3/4″ long stress fracture is located in front of wedding band on opposite side of lock. Balance of stock shows only minor handling nicks and dings and no major wood loss. 4-49860 PAS66 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2499

2500
$6,325.00

BRITISH FLINT LOCK MARTIAL COAST GUARD PISTOL.

SN NSN. Early 19th century 4-1/2″ about 66 cal smooth bore short regulation naval on coast guard flintlock pistol is a scarcely encountered gun. This example utilizes captive swivel ramrod, is brass mounted with sling swivel applied to butt. Lock is marked “TOWER” on tail with crown and “GR” cypher forward of hammer. Gun exhibits typical proofs and inspection marks including broad arrow acceptance on both lock and stock. This gun is in beautiful orig condition and doubt there are many examples this nice this side of the pond. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl is gray/plum with pitting and smooth bore; lock is bright/gray with crisp markings; stock is sound and solid with two cracks forward of hammer raising slightly about a 1″ section of wood; stock retains most of its orig oiled finish with sharp edges and crisp inspection marks. Gun functions well including safety though it is tight. 4-51872 JS208 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2500

2501
$2,300.00

T. KETLAND & COMPANY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 56. Overall length is 16″ with 9-3/4″ rnd bbl stamped “WP” on left hand side at the breech. The bbl is pinned to the stock with 2-bbl pins. The flintlock plate has a dbl inside line border decoration and is stamped “T KETLAND & Co.” Thomas Ketland & Company are listed as having been in both Philadelphia and Birmingham from 1789 – 1798. The fact this gun has no British bbl proofs and is not marked “London” would suggest the pistol may have been made in America. The brass furniture and side plate are not engraved and there is no rear ramrod entrance ferrule. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent. Pistol is in very good shape except for a few minor dings from age. Metal parts have a uniform finish throughout. 4-50955 RG114 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2501

2502
$3,450.00

BRITISH SEA SERVICE PISTOL CIRCA 1830.

SN NSN. This is a very fine example of one of the last regulation British Naval sea service pistols with “WR” cypher for King William IV. Pistol is typical for guns of this configuration with 9″ bbl and 5-1/2″ belt loop. Gun has numerous government proofs and acceptance marks including broad arrow proofs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun is fine to very fine condition overall. Metal is gray/bright; all markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings & dents with sharp edges. Mechanically gun functions well and bore is smooth. 4-51873 JS207 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2502

2503
$8,280.00

FRENCH MODEL 1733 VARIANT PISTOL.

SN NSN. .75 Cal. x 11-1/8″ long unmarked oct/rnd bbl having a front sight set back 1″ from muzzle (later addition). 5-9/16″ single bridled lock marked under pan (partially readable) “TVLL” and behind cock reading horizontally “US” in 1/2″ high letters. Iron furniture consists of nose band set back 1/2″, single iron rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap with 3″ long ears and a triangular shaped butt plate. European walnut stock measures 18″ long of French martial pattern with carved aprons around lock, sideplate and bbl tang. Wooden ramrod is 9-3/4″ long and not orig to this piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good condition with some staining, light pitting, and patina. Iron furniture is consistent with the bbls conditon and overall very good condition. Walnut stock has 3″ x 3/4″ splice at tip of forend on lock side and opposite side as well as 1-1/2″ long by 3/4″ piece missing below and in front of lock. Balance of wood is good to very good condition having suffered only minor losses, nicks and dings from handling. Mechanically the rear lock screw does not tighten. 4-50077 PAS70 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2503

2504
$4,600.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA FRENCH MODEL 1763 MARTIAL FLINT LOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a nice conditioned orig and complete Model 1763 popular among Americans in the Revolutionary War made at the St. Etienne arsenal and so marked on lock. This guns is in very fine orig condition with crisp markings as can be seen in photos. Stamped in wood are various proofs and inspector marks. This gun exhibits 9-1/4″ cal 69 smooth bore bbl, brass mounted including double strapping bbl band. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal overall is cleaned and bright/gray; brass is smooth with yellow patina with scattered small dents and scratches; stock is sound and solid with fine hand worn patina; there is about a 2″ x 1/2″ wedge shaped splinter missing from front left side of forestock partially obscured by bbl band. 4-51878 JS209 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2504

2505
$575.00

FRENCH YEAR 13 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. .69 Cal x 8″ long bbl marked on the left breech flat with date “1807”, Tang area of bbl marked with a large script “M” “an” 9″. The 5″ long lock is marked under the brass pan “T” over “Manufacture” “Imp”/ “de” “Charleville” in script. Inside of lock marked “LE” and is orig flintlock. Brass furniture consists of front bbl band, trigger guard bow, buttcap and sideplate of French Year 13 Pattern. European walnut stock is 10-1/2″ long marked opposite the lock with a 1″ diameter French arsenal roundel. Ramrod is a modern reproduction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl, tang, and lock all have a light to medium pitting consistent with age and use of this pistol. Brass furniture is in very good condition having minor nicks, dings and scratches from handling. Stock is in good plus condition having numerous nicks and dings from handling as well as a large glued area inside the lock running from the rear most bridle screw through to the main spring mortice. There is also 1-1/2″ long stress fracture running from bbl breech through rear lock screw in the direction of the trigger. Overall the stock is sound. 4-49884 PAS69 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2505

2506
$7,475.00

SIMEON NORTH MODEL 1811 FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a fine example of a scarce gun in orig flint with very good markings. This gun conforms to other examples of this pattern which were made between 1811 and 1813. Characteristics include bore measuring .70 cal, 8-5/18″ rnd bbl with an overall length of about 15″. Gun is brass mounted including flashpan. Bbl is marked “P/US” and lock is marked forward of hammer with a drooped wing eagle over “U.STATES.” Behind hammer marked vertically is “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON”. 1-pc walnut stock has inspector’s mark opposite lock “V/HHP”. This is a scarce gun in orig configuration with excellent markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun appears to be very good to fine overall. Gun was not disassembled as it appears to be all orig with possible addition of wooden ramrod and it is in the right configuration. Metal overall is smooth and dark with a gray/plum patina; markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; brass and copper mounts have medium to dark mustard colored patinas with the expected small dings, dents and scratches associated with storage; many of the small parts have matching “vv” assembly markings; stock is sound and solid with good discernible cartouche with numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches; stock retains an old, thin varnish overall. 4-50937 JS139 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2506

2507
$0.00

MODEL 1808 SIMEON NORTH MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 303. Simeon North had contract between 1808 and 1810 for 3,000 pistols for the US Navy. This gun conforms to configurations of that gun, though it is lacking a belt hook. 64 cal bbl measures just over 10″, brass mounted with wood ramrod. The lock is marked forward of hammer with a drooped wing eagle above “U.STATES”. Tail of hammer is stamped vertically “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON.” Bbl is unmarked though internally the breech is numbered “303” and there are several Roman numerals including “IX” which is also found internally inside lock mortise and the SN and other Roman numeral is found stamped in mortise for the especially long bbl tang. This is a scarce gun not often found in orig flint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: The bbl is cleaned fairly bright and there are tool marks noted around touch hole where it is also polished bright and reconversion is possible though no discernible weld is visible. The lock parts appear orig though brass pan is not particularly well fit though the internal screw that attaches it has same cryptic assembly marking as other parts. There are several glued repairs to cracks in forestock; otherwise stock appears complete and intact. There are no discernible proofs on stock which is sound and solid other than the noted glued repairs. 4-50936 JS140 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2507

2508
$8,050.00

FINE MODEL 1813 SIMEON NORTH ARMY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Originally a contract for the Model 1813 from Simeon North at his new Middletown, CT factory was to produce a total of 20,000 pistols; but because of the severe recoil from this large cal pistol the order was revised and according to Flayderman, “Only about 1,150 or less were delivered. This model has added historic importance as the first arms contract in which a gunmaker agreed to provide a product having parts interchangeably.” This is a very nice all orig and apparently “as found” example which would be difficult to upgrade. This gun conforms to other known examples measuring 70 cal, with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” that is crisp as is the touch hole showing that this gun saw very little, if any, use. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall exhibits a plum/brown patina; bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are less discernible and apparently poorly struck “S.NORTH” and “US” are strong and easily seen however the eagle, city and state are weak and only a few figures are seen; other iron mountings have similar patina though there is pitting on escutcheon, escutcheon screws and buttcap; the stock is sound, solid, well fit with sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; the cartouche which appears to be “LS” is bright and easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-50938 JS138 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2508

2509
$4,720.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: This gun is not genuine.

FINE SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. .552 Smooth bore. 9-1/2″ Swamped octagon bbl is gold inlaid on top flat with 2-3/4″ banner engraved “S. North Middletown, Conn.” in Gothic script (Simeon North moved operations to Middletown in 1813.). Touch hole is gold lined. Breech iron with scroll engraving has filed-in V-notch rear sight. Lock with semi-waterproof rounded pan has bridled roller frizzen. Spring has bulbous end with teat. Chamfered lockplate has double line chamfers, and rebated pointed tail. It is fitted with broad back sliding safety, and serpentine cock with molded chamfers. “S North” is engraved on gold inlaid scrolled banner, which is set in over some foliate engraving. Trigger plate is fitted with set trigger. Stock which extends to within 1/2″ of muzzle, appears to be of American walnut, with flat facets to bulbous bag grip. Furniture is very British in styling. Double beaded trigger guard with armorial engraving has stylized pineapple finial. Stock attaches to bbl with two captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod has steel tip with removable trumpet shaped end, and steel tail with worm, and is held by well filed, beaded, steel, single pipe and thimble. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts cleaned to gray brown, with considerable pinprick pitting and discoloration on bbl. Stock retains what appears to be most of its orig finish with numerous marks, dents, and scratches. Bore is good. Lock crisp. 4-49856 MGM138 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2509

2510
$5,750.00

FINE SIMEON NORTH MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ Round bbl is stamped with “P” and “US” as well as “OA” at rear. Lock with inset brass pan, bridled friction frizzen, and spring with bulbous finial, is fitted with round bodied cock, and stamped in early fashion “S. North” over “US” and Eagle over “MIDLn. CON”. Pistol is iron mounted with tip of stock extending beyond bbl band, which has brass front sight on front strap. Hickory ramrod has threaded steel ferule. Inspectors mark, LS (Luther Sage), is on left side of stock opposite lock. Small letter assembly marks “Z” or “B” are found on most all small parts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Original flintlock. Iron parts are a fine plum/gray with some staining and pitting especially at bolster. Stock is very fine, with orig finish with some raised grain. Inspector and sub inspector marks are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. There are two hairline cracks between lock escutcheon and bbl. Mechanically gun functions and bore is fairly smooth with pitting. 4-50939 JS122 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2510

2511
$2,360.00

S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 68. x 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is reconverted back to flint. Lock marked with spread winged eagle facing muzzle over “U.STATES.” reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON.”. Inside of lock is marked with a “7” on the lock plate, “=” on the main spring screw, both bridle screws, the sear spring screw but not externally on the cock screw, battery spring and battery screw confirming this gun is a reconversion. Walnut stock is unmarked. Opposite the lock is 7-1/4″ long belt hook. Ramrod is 9-1/2″ and old however not orig to this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All the ironwork is in very good to excellent condition only having minor pitting on bbl and lock. All brass furniture has nice patina. Stock is in very good condition. Handle was completely cracked through 2″ above buttcap, but has been solidly repaired, not affecting overall soundness. Difficult to find today as only 2,000 were delivered. 4-49920 PAS56 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2511

2512
$2,760.00

S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 68. x 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is reconverted back to flint. Lock markings have been virutally all removed with only remnants of “S. NORTH.” visible behind the cock. Inside of lock is marked with a “D” on the lock plate, “1” on both bridle screws, the sear spring screw but not externally on the cock,frizzen screw and battery screw confirming this gun is a reconversion. Walnut stock is unmarked having well worn edges. Opposite the lock is a plugged hole where a belt hook was once attached. Ramrod is 9-1/2″ and old however not orig to this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All the ironwork is in very good condition only having very light pitting on bbl and lock. External reconversion parts (cock, top jaw screw, frizzen, frizzen screws and screws) have all been artificially browned at time of reconversion. All brass furniture has nice patina. Stock is in good condition having numerous scrapes, dings and scratches. Difficult to find today as only 2,000 were delivered. 4-49930 PAS57 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2512

2513
$4,600.00

MODEL 1819 SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1822.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. x 10″ rnd bbl inspected “JDJ” “P / US”. Lock plate marked under brass pan “S. NORTH” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLTN CONN.” dated 1822 behind the cock. Side plate, butt cap, bbl tang, trigger guard, bbl band and swivel ramrod all original to this gun and match perfectly. Walnut stock marked opposite lock in encircled script “LS” (Luther Sage). A rack or inventory number “L/508” is stamped on buttcap. Component parts are unmarked, as is typical for Model 1819 pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal was cleaned and is white/gray overall with well discerned markings as can be seen in photos. Lock is gray/brown and completely orig flintlock. Walnut stock is good condition showing typical nicks, dings, and scratches with relatively good edges and good discernible inspector marks as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well including safety with a smooth clean bore. Truly a honest Model 1819 pistol for the Martial Pistol collector who wants a good, fine orig specimen. 4-50941 JS123 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2513

2514
$5,462.50
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Pistol is accompanied by the original Bill of Sale from Norm Flayderman dated Dec. 1, 1993. The note on the Bill of Sale states that this pistol “is the exact gun used to illustrate that model in the well known work on naval weapons “Small Arms of the Sea Services” illustrated on page 72. he further states “this pistol was in my personol (sic) all these many years. I acquired it approximately in the late 1950s”.

MODEL 1826 SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK NAVY PISTOL DATED 1828.

SN NSN. This an honest, complete example of the scarce Navy Flintlock pistol made between 1826 & 1829 in original flint with total production of about 3,000 guns. This example conforms to others with 8-5/8″ rnd bbl, brass blade front sight iron mounted, 3″ belt hook, captive swivel ramrod and measuring 13-1/4″ overall. This example is marked forward of hammer “U.S./S. NORTH” and dated “1828” behind the hammer. This particular model in original flint is quite scarce. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb CONDITION: Overall good-very good. Metal overall is bright where bbl has been cleaned; markings on bbl are only partially discernible as can be seen in photos but are present; front sight has been shortened and has tool marks present around it; the backstrap has a braised repair where it was broken at the tang screw; lock is fairly smooth gray/brown with good markings; small assembly letters “J” are found on frizzen and hammer; balance of iron hardware is cleaned to bright like bbl with areas of erosion and pitting. Gun functions mechanically; bore is pitted. 4-50942 JS124 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2514

2515
$2,875.00

MODEL 1817 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1818.

SN NSN. Cal. 71. x 10-7/8″ rnd iron bbl dated “1818” at top of breech and marked at left side of breech “P” within a sunken oval over an eagle head over “V”. Bbl has been expertly reconverted back to flint, as nearly all of these pistols are. Lock marked under pan spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind cock in three lines “SPRING/FIELD/1818”. Inside of lock is marked with a script “D”. The lock has been expertly reconverted using an original cock, top jaw and screw. Frizzen, frizzen spring and two screws are new made. Ramrod is of the correct type. Iron furniture is all correct for this pattern. Walnut stock retains circular cartouches of a script “S” and “ET” (Elisha Tobey). Above butt cap on right side of trigger guard extension is a “B”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned and shows light pitting in touch hole areas. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with sharp and clear inspector’s marks and a few nicks and dings from handling over the years including 3/8″ crack running from rear lock screw to bbl and a 1-3/4″ fracture running from sideplate through trigger pin hole, not affection soundness of stock. 4-49970 PAS53 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2515

2516
$1,150.00

U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Bbl is original flint. Lock marked “S.North” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtnCONN” (later production) in under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, sideplate, both lock screws, and front band carry sub-inspector’s stamp of “N”. Inspector’s stamp “V/LS (script)” opposite the lock in the wood is clearly visible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal has not been cleaned and shows a rich patina with light to medium pitting in touch hole area and associated lock area. Ramrod is not orig. Stock is untouched having a 1″ long stress fracture running at a 30 degree angle from both sides of the sideplate in opposite directions just below the lock screw area. Overall wood and metal is smooth and in very good condition for a pistol having seen use. 4-50010 PAS52 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2516

2517
$1,180.00

U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Bbl is original flint. Lock marked “S.North” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtnCONN” (later production) is under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, sideplate, both lock screws, and front band carry sub-inspector’s stamp of “M”. Inspector’s stamp “LS” in circle opposite the lock in the wood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age with very light pitting in area over touch hole back to the tang screw. Ramrod is of the correct type. Overall wood is fine uncleaned condition having a 1/2″ long x 1/2 chip replaced piece of wood at rear lock screw. Behind top and back of lock is a 1″ long stress fracture not affecting soundness of stock. Overall condition of wood and metal is smooth and overall very good plus condition. 4-50071 PAS49 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2517

2518
$9,775.00

U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

SN 439. Cal. 54. The model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice example conforming to other guns with 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 439. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock appears to be orig flint. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a cartouche “V/CW” on wood opposite the lock. Harper’s Ferry model 1805 pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a very nice example. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun as the name in their logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is good to very good and presents nicely. Gun appears orig and authentic with exception of brass strip at nosecap which is possible replacement. All other furniture including screws all appear orig. The topjaw screw of hammer will not tighten either due to wear of threads or the screw hole itself in top of hammer. The ear on back of hammer which guides the topjaw has been broken and welded. Internal lock parts appear orig. Matching assembly numbers occur internally on bbl and breech though it appears to have been apart as it is slightly misaligned from its orig manufacture. Close scrutiny of touch hole shows no definitive weld and gun appears to be orig flint. There are several glued repairs to stock including area around the brass strap at nose of stock. There is an inset about 1/2″ x 1/8″ at key way on right side. Wrist is broken and has a 19th century repair utilizing a 3″ x 1/2″ inset brass plate with four screws on back of stock as can be seen in photos. There is another small inset about 1/16″ x 1/2″ on right side at terminus of buttcap languet. Metal overall is a plum/brown color. Bbl markings are discernible though there are some tool marks and pounding that make the eagle head proof harder to see but it is discernible as is SN and US proof. Lock markings are especially bright being much better than average for other guns of this pattern. Inspector’s cartouche is discernible as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions though as stated, topjaw will not hold flint tightly because of non-binding screw.  Bore is smooth and heavily pitted. Wooden ramrod is of correct form with swelled tip with turning marks on either end. 4-50934 JS136 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2518

2519
$5,310.00

US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

SN 905. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 905. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in three vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lockplate appears reconverted to flint with cock and frizzen being replaced. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern. The wood opposite the lock is unmarked, having had the inspection mark removed during cleaning. Harper’s Ferry pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a good representative example. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, pp. #6A-005. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is in overall very good condition with evidence of light pitting having been cleaned at one time. Both lock screws are modern replacements. The bbl key appears to be orig as does the ramrod. Wood overall is in very good condition and has no major wood losses, nicks or dings. 4-49771 PAS46 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2519

2520
$4,312.50
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: The lot is accompanied by a letter dated 2/25/1992 from collect Dave Stewart wherein he states the lock on this gun is a restoration. The ramrod is a replacement and probably the sidelock screws. The barrel was weld repaired at the breech which can be seen when the gun is disassembled. All else is original.

J. HENRY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This scarce early martial flint pistol made by Joseph Henry of Philadelphia between 1807 and 1808 was originally part of a pair of somewhere over 1,000 guns made in total. This gun conforms to other specimens of this contract with 10″ Round bbl marked “J. Henry Phila” on top, with eagle head “P” proof on left. Lock with flat chamfered plate with long teat at tail has integral pan with bridled friction frizzen, fitted with flat faced chamfered cock, stamped “US” under pan, and with “J. Henry” and “Phila” on tail vertically. Stock extends to muzzle, and is fitted with brass furniture and wooden ramrod. There is inspector’s cartouche in stock opposite lock. This is an attractive, well marked example of a scarce American Martial Flint pistol that could have been carried during the War of 1812. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun appears very good overall. Markings on bbl and block are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. The gun appears to be orig flint as there is no apparent weld around touch hole and lock appears orig externally. Interior of lock is stamped “SS” with small assembly numbers on several parts, mainspring is a new replacement otherwise other lock parts appear orig. Wood inside lock mortise shows restoration and lock escutcheon appears to be a replacement. Externally on stock there is some glued repair at muzzle end; there are two small putty insets, one under lock and one about 1/2″ at buttcap and there is a 1″ x 1/2″ glued repair just forward of lock. Ramrod is probably a replacement. Mechanically gun functions adequately and bore is smooth though pitted. 4-50935 JS137 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2520

2521
$2,300.00

CONTRACT OF 1807 MARTIAL PISTOL JOSEPH HENRY.

SN NSN. .57 Cal. x 10-3/8″ rnd bbl marked near breech raised “P” in a sunken oval and has been reconverted back to flint lock. Lock measures 5-3/16″ long marked inside lockplate “JB” and behind cock reading vertically “U.S”. Brass furniture consists of rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. Ramrod is 9-1/2″ long. Walnut stock is of correct pattern and lacks any evidence of inspectors marks opposite the lock (typically these were removed during refurbishment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl has a nice even patina with very light pitting slightly heavier around touch hole area. Lock also has a matching light patina with medium pitting in front of cock. Incorrectly replaced cock, frizzen and frizzen spring have been artificially colored which should be redone to make this piece look much more attractive. Brass furniture is in very good condition with no flaws. Walnut stock is in very good condition showing only minor losses around bbl pin & trigger guard pin, back of lock, back of bbl tang, side plate and buttcap but all very minor in nature and does not detract from overall appearance of gun. 4-50095 PAS61 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2521

2522
$40,250.00

HALL BREECH LOADING FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 5-1/2″ oct bronze bbl measures .50 Cal at muzzle and .56 Cal at breech. Bbl is smooth bored and has an iron front sight set back 9/16″ from muzzle. Bbl is mounted to a pair of 9″ long iron supporters and aligned to reciever with a 1-1/2″ long bronze tang piece held by a horizontal screw and a vertical screw. 6-1/2″ long unmarked cast bronze receiver pivots on a single screw 1-1/2″ in front of back supporter screw and aligned by pair of iron chocks and held down with an iron spur latch. Bore of receiver is .58 Cal and measures 2-1/2″ deep to an iron plug inserted during manufacture. Cock and frizzen are iron and made in the style of Hall’s Patent Drawing (1811) indicating earliest of manufacture. Receiver is elevated by moving the iron spur latch which has pressure from an internal leaf spring allowing the breech to automatically elevate for loading (a feature eliminated on later mass produced guns). Catch plate is iron with a bronze shoe that engages spur latch in ready to fire position. Furniture consists of German silver nose band and trigger guard having an engraved finial and floral motif on bow. Maple stock measures 14″ long with a 2-1/2″ area of pistol grip that is nicely checkered with a double line border incised carving around both ends of checkered area. This pistol offers the opportunity to own one of maybe 8 or 9 early Hall Breech loading American flint lock pistols extent, considering some of the known specimens reside in public institutions making this an even rarer event. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, p. 294; see “Historic Pistols, The American Martial Flintlock, 1760-1845”, 1985, by Smith & Bitter, pp. 252-253; see Hall’s Breechloaders, 1972, by Huntington; see Collection Catalog, 1973, by Locke, pp. 30, 35, 406; see United States Martial Flintlocks, 1986, by Reilly, pp. 216-217; see The Treasury of the Gun, 1962, by Peterson, pp. 168-170; see Encyclopedia of Firearms, 1964, by Peterson, pp. 157-158; see United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers, 1939, by Gluckman, pp. 118-121. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bronze bbl and Receiver are in very smooth condition having been cleaned at one time, yet still some pitting next to the pan, possibly a casting flaw. Iron furniture and German silver mounts are in equal condition. It appears that when this pistol was found, the iron work may have been rusted tight as the supporter and pivot screw, frizzen screw, sear spring screw and top jaw nut appear to have been replaced as would be expected if the iron work rusted tightly. Internally the gun is complete, however the main spring is cracked but intact and could be easily repaired. Maple stock is in excellent condition with a few minor nicks and dings, at one time was cracked through the rear supporter screw running to the rear trigger guard screw but has been soundly and neatly repaired and the gun is completely sound, and could be made to look much better by a competent conservator. 4-49961 PAS75 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2522

2523
$1,955.00

U.S. MODEL 1836 PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This model 1836 martial pistol conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ all with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, marked on top of left breech “U.S./JH/P” and lockplate marked with small eagle with “A.WATERS/MILBURY.MS/1838; in three lines. In the wood opposite the lock, are the inspection marks of JH in a circle (James Hannis) and “MPL” in a rectangular oval. There are also small inspector letters on most other metal parts. This is a very nice example of this popular martial flint pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb CONDITION: Metal overall is very good to fine being mostly gray/bright; stock is sound and solid with crisp cartouches and sharp edges. 4-50944 JS119 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2523

2524
$0.00

MODEL 1826 WL EVANS PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. x 8-9/16″ rnd iron bbl marked at top of bbl near breech “US” over “P” in a sunken rosette and “P” in a sunken rosette over “US”. Lock measures 4-9/16″ and marked under pan “W.L.EVANS/V.FORGE”. Iron furniture consists of orig ramrod, bbl band, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate. Walnut stock marked with “CI/P” opposite the lock next to bbl tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All metal is covered with light to medium pitting. Pistol appears to be original flint, possibly cock, top jaw and screw are replaced. Ramrod is original. Walnut stock is in fair to good condition showing numerous scrapes, dents, and dings, however no cracks are present. 4-50039 PAS62 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2524

2525
$3,450.00

FINE MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1850 dated H. Aston, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is a fine example. This gun conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ overall with an 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, captive swivel type steel ramrod and brass furniture. Most all metal parts have small inspector initials throughout with two bright inspector’s cartouches stamped in stock opposite lock. These pistols saw hard use and are difficult to find in apparently unused or lightly used condition such as this example. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are fine and smooth, mostly bright as cleaned with areas of scattered staining and pitting, small nicks and scratches. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is bright and clean. Brass has yellow patina with small nicks and scratches. The percussion nipple is very fine retaining most all of its original blue/black finish. Stock is fine overall. Cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. 4-50951 JS110 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2525

2526
$2,127.50

ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical brass front sight with “US / SM / P” over chamber area and the date “1852″ on top tang and it has a captive swivel rammer. Lockplate has usual markings with the date “1852″. Pistol is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two crisp cartouches on left side panel, mounted with brass furniture consisting of brass trigger guard & front strap, brass butt strap & butt cap with integral front band & side plate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall bbl, lockplate & hammer retain cleaned gray metal finish with pitting around the breech. Brass retains a medium mustard patina. Stock is sound and solid with one small hairline crack and two bright crisp cartouches as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are fine with smooth bore with pitting. 4-50952 JS108 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2526

2527
$5,900.00

MODEL 1842 DERINGER PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL, RARE RIFLED VARIANT.

SN NSN. This is the seldom encountered Deringer contract “rifled” boxlock single shot pistol with nearly identical characteristics to the standard boxlock pistols having 6″ 54 cal bbl and just over 11-1/2″ overall. According to Flayderman, less than 200 of these guns were produced and it is of historic significance of being the first handgun manufactured for the US government with rifled bbls. This is a very fine example retaining orig finish and orig throughout. This gun is correctly marked on the lock with “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA”. The deep 7-groove rifling is very similar in appearance to Henry Deringer’s well-known small single shot pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl retains much of its orig brown finish though behind band it is mixed with rust and staining but brown can still be seen shining through and forward of band brown is strong; lock, hammer and breech retain traces of muted case color especially on hammer with balance being silver/gray. The stock is sound and solid with two hairline cracks through escutcheon screw with scattered storage dings and dents retaining 90% orig varnish. Brass mountings have yellow finish with scattered staining and tool marks on trigger bow. Mechanically gun functions well. Rifling in bore is distinct though pitted. 4-50959 JS106 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2527

2528
$0.00

U S MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ROBERT JOHNSON.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Smooth bore. Standard configuration, with 8-1/2″ bbl, stamped “US.” “JCB” and “P” at breech, along with assembly mark “H”. Bbl is fitted with swivel ramrod. Case hardened lock with brass removable pan, is stamped “US.” “R. JOHNSON” “MIDDn CONN” and “1842″ in front of round bodied cock. All assembly marks match. American walnut iron mounted stock has crisp inspector’s marks “JJC” and “W.A.T.” in oval cartouches on left side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent. Iron parts lightly cleaned to bright. Lock retains traces of orig case hardening color. Stock is fine, sound and solid, retaining most of its orig finish, with some minor marks, slight wear. Inspectors marks are sharp. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Bore is excellent. This pistol is possibly unfired. 4-50946 JS112 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2528

2529
$2,875.00

JOHNSON MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Standard Model 1836 with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical shaped half moon brass front sight with dish rear sight on top tang. Top of bbl has usual “U.S.” and inspector initials. Lockplate has usual Johnson markings with the date “1842″. Hammer is rounded with a heart shaped cutout and it has a brass pan with bridled frizzen and short oval tang on the frizzen spring. Bottom of bbl has a captive swivel rammer. Mounted in a smooth 1-pc walnut stock with two crisp cartouches on left side flat. Stock is iron mounted with full length tangs and a rnd butt cap with 2-pc trigger guard. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 18,000 of these pistols were produced by Robert Johnson of Middletown, CT in the period 1836-1844 with a large number of them seeing service in the War with Mexico. Later a large number of them were converted to percussion with a few thousand of them converted by North Carolina and other southern states. They continued in service right through the Civil War and are rarely found today in orig flintlock configuration with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Overall the metal retains some orig finish though there is cleaning and pitting especially around breech and buttcap. Lock and hammer retain some muted case colors with the balance silver/gray. Wood is sound with crisp sharp edges, crisp cartouches and a few minor handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp. 4-50947 JS109 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2529

2530
$2,300.00

JOHNSON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1853 dated I.N. Johnson, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is a very good example. This gun conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ overall with an 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, swivel type steel ramrod and brass furniture. Most all metal parts have small inspector initials throughout with two bright inspector’s cartouches stamped in stock opposite lock. These Johnson martials seem to be much scarcer than the same model made by Aston and even though Aston did make almost 30,000 guns in comparison to Johnson’s 10,000 guns, the ratio of Johnson survivors seems much lower and this is a nice example with good markings and cartouches. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are very good and smooth, mostly bright as cleaned with areas of scattered staining and pitting, small nicks and scratches. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos though “JOHNSON” is lightly struck on lock and only partial bbl date is seen. Bore is bright and clean with pitting. Brass has yellow patina with numerous small nicks and scratches especially in butt. The percussion nipple is fine retaining much of its original blue/black finish. Stock is very good/fine overall. Cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. 4-50953 JS111 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2530

2531
$3,450.00

U.S. MODEL 1836 PISTOL BY ASA WATERS.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This model 1836 martial pistol conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ all with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, marked on top of left breech “U.S./JCS/P” (John C. Stebbins) and lockplate marked with small eagle with “A.WATERS/MILBURY.MS/1837; in three lines. In the wood opposite the lock, are the inspection marks of JH in a circle (James Hannis) and “HKC” in a rectangular oval (Henry Knox Craig). There are also small inspector letters on most other metal parts. This is a very nice example of this popular martial flint pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal overall is very good to fine being mostly gray/brown with some areas still bright; lock, hammer and breech retain some muted case colors though mostly dark gray/silver; stock is sound and solid with crisp cartouches and sharp edges. 4-50945 JS113 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2531

2532
$2,950.00

WATERS SINGLE SHOT “FLAT LOCK” PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of one of the real enigmas of single shot American martial pistols. These guns have features of Model 1836s and of Model 1842s. Norm Flayderman has a special section of Flat Lock pistols in his Guide to American Firearms. There are numerous odd variations and this gun is no different in that it has a mix of brass and iron parts including brass trigger guard, brass escutcheon and most unusual a brass trigger; the remainder of furniture is iron. The bbl is “US” marked and inspected and most of the parts have a cryptic “K” including the bbl, bolster, trigger guard and stock externally. This particular gun has a very heavy, thick, flat hammer and the lock is dated “1849”. Since every one of these Flat Lock pistols is slightly different, for the collector who wants everything you have to buy this one because I am sure there is not another one in identical configuration especially with same assembly marks. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal overall smooth with scattered staining and pitting; stock is sound and solid with good edges. 4-50948 JS114 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2532

2533
$1,500.00

PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF MODEL 1836 WATERS SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is an interesting conversion with cone applied directly to bbl and the gun having all metal parts tin plated. This gun is in the standard configuration with an “1843” dated lock, 8-1/2″ bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Lock markings are easily discerned; gun retains 90% orig tin plating overall; stock is sound and solid with two discernible cartouches under an old varnish. 4-50949 JS115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2533

2534
$11,500.00

RARE EARLY AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a fine example of the first year production of the US Navy 1842 pistol. Flayderman notes production was only 300 guns. This gun conforms to other examples with a distinctive raised lock plate with beveled edge on front terminating in the rear to a point. The lock markings are those typically encountered being “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” and “USN/1842”. The 6″ 54 cal bbl is also dated “1842” and is marked “USN/JCB/P”. Furniture is brass and ramrod is captive swivel type. This is a nice example of a very scarce US martial. According to our consignor, this is one of the finest, if not the finest, of this rare example known. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray with bbl being cleaned with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings are all discernible but worn on top of bbl from powder burn; bbl date and lock markings are very crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; there is a hairline crack about 2″ long through escutcheon screw and stock retains 90% of its orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well; bore is smooth but pitted. 4-50956 JS141 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2534

2535
$0.00

AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol was made by N. P. Ames. This gun conforms to other examples with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Lock is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock though only discernible in outline. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal has been cleaned and is white/gray overall with pitting. Markings are discernible though “USN” and full bbl date are not visible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents and old sanding and refinish making inspector cartouches just barely visible in outline. Mechanically gun functions fine with pitted bore. Many parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50960 JS120 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2535

2536
$3,162.50

AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of an 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol. This gun conforms to other models with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Walk is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock. This is a nice example of the Naval percussion pistol made form 1842 to 1845. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is clean and white/gray overall. Markings are all well struck and discernible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; both inspector cartouches are easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions fine with smooth bore with scattered pitting. Most parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50957 JS107 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2536

2537
$2,950.00

DERINGER MODEL 1842 USN BOX LOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is one of 1,200 guns thought to have been made by Henry Deringer between 1842 and 1847. Gun is in the standard configuration with 6″ rnd bbl of 54 cal smooth bore. Lock is marked with a large “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA”. Bbl is inspected “RP/P”. Standard swivel type steel ramrod with button shaped head is present along with brass furniture which all has small inspector letters and a inspector’s cartouche in wood opposite lock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Metal being smooth/gray; brass trigger guard, bbl band and buttcap have medium mustard patina; stock is sound and solid though two inspector cartouches are weak but discernible under scattered dings and dents. Gun functions well mechanically; bore is pitted. 4-50958 JS121 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2537

2538
$5,750.00

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK.

SN NSN. Cal 58. Usual configuration with 12” oct to rnd bbl with small front sight and 2-leaf rear sight graduated to 400yds, usual markings on the lockplate with 1855 date. It has brass furniture with a captive rammer and sling loops on the band, butt of the pistol and toe of the stock. The pistol has assembly no. 10 on the butt and the stock has a matching assembly no. 10 on the lower tang. The heel of the brass buttplate is stamped US. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retaining a considerable amount of what appears to be its original bright polish; with remnants of grease along bbl channel & around bbl band; proofs are clear; lock retains a considerable amount of its bright polish with considerable browning & staining; brass retains a dark mustard to brown patina; stock is very fine with a raised wood grain, a 3/4 x 1-1/4 piece of stock on left side adjacent to butt cap has been replaced with putty; finish on butt stock matches well. A good representative example of this important military pistol, unusual with matching numbers on pistol and stock.   4-49779, no MGM292 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2538

2539
$4,312.50

MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 58 rifled. 12″ long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1855″ under the folding three leaf sight under the tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1856″ behind the hammer. Walnut stock has no inspector marks. Gun has original ramrod, nose cap, brass bbl band, butt cap numbered “16″ and attached stock is numbered “12”. This is a very nice example of the popular Civil War era pistol carbine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: All metal has been cleaned and is gray/white overall with scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Brass mountings are all cleaned with a light mustard color. Walnut stock is sound and solid with sharp crisp edges with some edge wear and several small sotrage dings and dents exhibiting a 2″ stress crack behind lock plate terminating at backstrap. Accompanying buttstock has similar matching color to brass though wood is a bit lighter. Buttstock overall is sound and solid and attaches nicely to pistol. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device. Bore exhibits discernible rifling though pitted. 4-50962 JS129 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2539

2540
$5,000.00

FLINTLOCK CONTRACT MUSKET STAMPED 110TH VIRGINAA REGIMENT FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA.

SN NSN. Cal. 60. Overall length is 55″ with 39-7/8″ full oct smooth bbl, stamped “110.Va REGI FRANKLIN”. The bbl is fastened to the stock with 3 bbl wedges. This rifle has a walnut stock with a 2-pc brass patchbox, typical of those found on militia or contract rifles of the period and a 4-1/4″ iron 2-screw sideplate. Buttplate is 4″ high by 1-1/2″ wide. The flintlock appears to have been hand forged and to have been reconverted to flint. Franklin County, VA had two regiments during the Civil war of which the 110th was one. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Wood is missing on each side of the bbl tang. Gun at one time was percussion and has later been converted to flint. 4-50099 RG107 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2540

2541
$5,462.50

2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50. This 2nd model Virginia Manufactory rifle was made in 1817 and so marked. There were about 1700 of this gun made between 1812-1821, but few survive today. This gun conforms to other guns of this model rifled with 7 grooves. 39″ bbl keyed to stock. Lock is marked under the pan “VIRGINIA” and behind the cock in two vertical arcs “RICHMOND 1817″. Typical brass furniture and patch box with release under butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very Good. Overall, stock is sound and solid with old refinish and two small insets of wood about 1/2″ x 1/4″ each at tail of lock and on top of lock at breech, none of which detract from overall appearance of gun. Bbl retains most of its re-browned finish with pitting at breech. Lock is gray with extremely good markings, much better than average, as can be seen in photos. Hammer, pan and frizzen are all restorations but executed in the correct style. Brass hardware, which includes buttplate, floorplate, patch box, trigger guard, escutcheon, thimbles, and nosecap, all have yellow patina. Bore exhibits well-defined deep rifling with pitting. 4-49943 JS162 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2541

2542
$6,900.00

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1819 HALL FLINTLOCK RIFLE WITH BAYONET.

SN NSN. Cal. 52. Extremely fine Hall rifle with 33” rnd bbl with multi-groove rifling, offset front sight/bayonet lug with offset fixed rear sight mounted to top flat of receiver. Receiver is marked “J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1838”. It is still in orig flint. Bbl & three bbl bands, receiver, trigger guard & buttplate are all still in their orig arsenal brown finish. Breech block is case hardened, oil quenched with black finish. Mounted in a beautiful 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels and long low comb with musket style buttplate. Trigger guard has a large bow with sling loop with corresponding loop on middle band and has an extended finger rest. This was first U.S. arm made with completely interchangeable parts. Accompanying bayonet is scarce and correct to fit offset front sight lug. These Hall Rifles saw limited Military service outside the Seminole Indian War and the Mexican War and are often found in fine condition but this gun appears almost new and it would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig brown with reductions mostly at muzzle where bayonet has been attached. Bands also retain most of their orig brown finish with some chipping of brown especially to top strapping band. Trigger guard and buttplate retain about 90% orig brown. Stock is exceptionally fine with raised grain and scattered storage dings, dents & scuffs; there are two small chips just behind breech, the most obvious on right side where stock is flat and turns to breech. Stock retains virtually all of its fine orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51122 JS234 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 2542

2543
$2,950.00

DERINGER M1817 COMMON RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .54 with typical Deringer 7 deep lands and grooves. This is a scarce rifle with 35-13/16″ rnd bbl, brass dovetailed front sight and fixed standing rear sight. The bbl is proofed “H”, “P” and “US”. The lockplate has a large sized “US” over “H.DERINGER/PHILADA” in front of the hammer. It has a full-length one-piece stock with three bands, secured with rectangular band springs. It has an iron trumpet head ramrod with brass tip, sling loops on the middle band and near the end of the trigger guard. The trigger guard is two-piece iron with long extension to hold rear sling swivel and stock has an oval iron patch box on the right side. The left stock flat has well-defined cartouche of a “V” over “GF”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains traces of orig brown finish with an overall gray/brown patina. Lock has gray/brown patina. Bbl bands have similar matching color, though apparently cleaned with pitting and front band does not fit particularly well. Balance of metal is gray/brown and matches rest of gun quite well. Stock is sound and solid, well fit with a few scattered storage dings, dents and scratches with fairly sharp edges and good discernible inspector’s cartouche. Mechanics are fine. 4-51885 JS147 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2543

2544
$0.00

BRIDGEWATER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED “1814”.

SN NSN. Cal. .69 with a 41″ bbl. This gun conforms to the American pattern 1808 and has bbl proofs “P/RP” and “M/P/1814”. Lock is marked with an eagle above an oval with “US” forward of hammer and “BRIDGEWATER/1814” behind hammer. These guns are known to have been made by Rufus Perkins of Bridgewater, Massachusetts between 1808-1820. All examples of his arms are quite scarce and this is a very nice example which appears to be an original flint, though the touch hole does have a brass bushing. Stock has good sharp edges and metal is overall sharp and clean. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Markings on lock and bbl are all discernible though eagle and “US” forward of hammer on lock are quite weak and barely discernible. Stock is sound and solid with old refinish and 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair at front of lockplate. Metal overall is cleaned and gray/bright. Bore is smooth though pitted. It is thought that Perkins delivered a contract of about 200 guns to the State of Massachusetts of which this might be one. 4-51576 JS163 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2544

2545
$4,312.50

MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT MUSKET.

SN NSN. This is a very nice Model 1816 musket dated 1828 retaining orig brown finish to metal surfaces and stock with raised grain. This gun conforms to standard Model 1816 specification of type 2 muskets retaining much of the original brown finish on bbl and hardware which is rarely preserved. Like other 1816 muskets, this gun is .69 caliber, smooth bore, has 42″ rnd bbl secured by three bbl bands retained to stock by clamping springs. Other furniture is iron including buttplate and trigger guard. Ramrod is button-tipped. Stock has low comb and flash pan is brass. This particular gun is inspected on bbl and stock in cartouche “LS” (Luther Sage). Lockplate is marked “US/M.T. WICKHAM” and “PHILA/1828”. If you wanted one Model 1816 flintlock musket in beautiful condition, this might be it as this gun would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Lock is smooth and silver/gray overall. Bbl retains about 70% bright brown lacquered finish. Buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands also retain 70-80% brown lacquer finish. The stock is sound and solid with a few scattered storage dings and dents still retaining raised grain over much of its surface with sharp edges and a fairly crisp cartouche beneath a stamped letter “V”. 4-51886 JS149 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2545

2546
$3,162.50

MODEL 1817 DERINGER COMMON RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .60 smooth bore was originally .54 caliber. This is a scarce rifle with 36″ rnd bbl, brass dovetailed front sight and fixed standing rear sight. The bbl is inspected “LS” and “US” and dated 1827. The lockplate has a medium sized “US” over “H.DERINGER/PHILADA” in front of the hammer and is dated 1827 rear of hammer. It has a full-length one-piece stock with three bands, secured with rectangular band springs. It has an iron trumpet head ramrod with brass tip, sling loops on the middle band and near the end of the trigger guard. The trigger guard is two-piece iron with long extension to hold rear sling swivel and stock has an oval iron patch box on the right side. The left stock flat has residual oval cartouche. This is an attractive gun with good lock markings and beautifully patinaed stock that will display nicely. CONDITION: Metal overall is cleaned and pitted. Bbl shows numerous tool marks. Bbl appears to be welded at touch hole showing reconversion. Lock markings all fairly well struck and discernible with scattered pitting. Top jaw and screw are replaced. Ramrod appears to be reproduction. Stock is sound and solid as refinished and as noted. Cartouche is only discernible in profile. Gun functions mechanically and bore is very pitted. 4-51574 JS161 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2546

2547
$1,770.00

MODEL 1803 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE.

SN NSN. .58 Cal. x 35-1/2″ long bbl lacking proof marks but has been reconverted to flint. Ramrod is old and appears to be orig. 5-1/4″ long lock marked under the pan with a spread wing eagle behind the cock “HARPERS/FERRY/1803″ which is a modern made lock fitted to this gun. Furniture consists of 2 iron forward rammer pipes, brass tail pipe, brass stock band, trigger guard, buttplate, patchbox and side plate all of proper Harpers Ferry pattern. Walnut stock measures 29-1/2” long, “A” stamped behind trigger guard and lacks inspectors markings opposite the lock. For anyone possessing an orig lock dated 1815-1819 this could be restored to a respectable piece. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, pp. 9A-112. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl has a dark even patina and has been artificially colored around touch hole, as has the entire lock. Balance of metal work is in very good condition. Walnut stock shows evidence of repair above the lock and additional wood repair around the lock to make it fit the mortice. No major loss and only minor nicks and scratches from years of handling. 4-49827 PAS29 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2547

2548
$6,325.00

MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH GOSPORT NAVY YARD MARKINGS.

SN NSN. Not only is this a fine example of an 1849 dated and inspected “ROBINS & LAWRENCE” US marked and inspected rifle, it also has markings attributing it to United States Navy at the Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA. Buttplate in addition to the normal inspection marks and US surcharge has a large “GNY” stamped on top as can be seen in photos and similar markings are seen on other Gosport Navy Yard Arms. There is a good possibility this rifle would have been utilized by Marine Corps sharp shooters attached to the various vessels at Gosport. This Navy yard’s history dates back to its British control before the American Revolution. It was the largest Navy yard at the time of the Civil War and of course fell into Confederate control at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. After the war, it was renamed the Norfolk Navy Yard. During the Civil War Confederate forces took control and utilized most of the weapons stored there that were not burned by withdrawing Union forces, April 20, 1861. If this gun was there and not on a vessel at the time; it could have seen Confederate service. One ship not burned at this shipyard was the Merrimack which was converted into the famous Iron Clad Virginia. Regardless, this is a beautiful gun in fine condition with good discernible markings and bright inspector cartouches. We have not cataloged another Gosport Navy Yard attributed rifle before. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts have good yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents and bright inspector’s cartouches as can be seen in photos. 4-50397 JS118 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2548

2549
$3,450.00

MODEL 1840 NIPPES CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN NSN. This is among the last American flintlock muskets made. Most of these guns still in government armories were converted to percussion in the late 1840s-1850s. This musket made and marked on lock “D.NIPPES” “MILL CREEK, PA” is dated 1844 on lock and bbl and inspected on bbl “US/NWP/P”. This gun conforms to other model 1840s being .69 caliber smooth bore with a 42″ rnd bbl retained by three iron bbl bands. This is a nice example of a scarce contract flintlock in orig flint configuration in very nice condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown with good discernible markings. Stock is sound and solid still having areas of raised grain with numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches, sharp edges with some edge wear, a 1/2″ chip of wood behind tang. Inspector’s cartouche is in stock, is discernible as can be seen in photographs. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore is smooth and pitted. 4-51880 JS148 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2549

2550
$3,162.50

1854 DATED MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED-MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SN N/A. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl. This is an extremely nice 1854 dated model 1842 that has been sighted and rifled for the Civil War. This gun overall is very fine with extremely bright markings and discernible inspector’s cartouche. This musket conforms to standard configuration of this model, being marked on lock with an eagle over “US” and “Springfield 1854”. Bbl has VP and eagle head proofs with matching 1854 tang date. Buttplate is properly US surcharged. These muskets with long-range rear sights are quite scarce and most saw hard service during the Civil War. This is a fine example with matching bayonet that is all orig and authentic and complete throughout. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is gray with areas of staining and pitting. VP eagle head proof is crisp. The “1854” date on tang is crisp and well-struck as can be seen in photos. Bore is clean with crisp, discernible rifling. Lock is gray/white with crisp markings, as can be seen in photos. The balance of iron is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Stock is very good with fairly crisp edges with discernible cartouche. There are typical storage dings and dents. Accompanying bayonet is US surcharged and has comparable surface to gun. 4-50189 JS24 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2550

2551
$9,775.00

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR CAVALRY CARBINE.

SN NSN. .77 Cal. x 27-1/2″ long bbl front sight set back 1-3/4″ proof marks have been removed from top of bbl. 7″ long British lock marked under pan Crown / “GR” and broad arrow. Behind the cock is the word “TOWER” reading vertically over “US”. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, 2 rammer pipes, trigger guard, 2-step buttplate tang, escutcheon, and Long Land Pattern side plate. 40-1/2″ long American cherry stock is unmarked. This carbine is shown on pp 122/123 of The History of Weapons of the America Revolution by George C. Neumann. See Butterfield & Butterfield auction catalog from April 16 & 17, 1996 item #3006 when this gun was offered at public sale as part of the John K. Watson Collection offering. A well published piece with a great provenance that will fit well in any Revolutionary War collection. PROVENANCE: See The History of Weapons of the American Revolution, 1967, by Neumann, p. 122, #103. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good condition having been cleaned at one time and showing spots of minor pitting, normal for a gun of this age. Brass furniture has been cleaned and is a pleasing color. Cherry stock has no splits or chips only some handling marks and has aged well and has a lovely color. 4-49819 PAS24 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2551

2552
$1,437.50

NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK OFFICERS FUSIL ATTRIBUTED TO ASA WATERS.

SN NSN. 40-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth .70 Cal bbl with European bbl proofs at breech. Bbl has a bayonet stud at muzzle end. Engraved English flint lock is unmarked. Long brass sideplate is of the New England style and brass furniture is English. Stock is in relief in Brown Bess style around bbl tang. This fusil is attributed by the consigner to Asa Waters who worked in Sutton, MA 1776-1812. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Small sliver of wood missing on right hand side of forestock 9″ from muzzle. Wood cracked in front of lock. 4-49944 RG118 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2552

2553
$0.00
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Please Note: This gun may be a conversion.

LONG BARRELED NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL FOWLER WITH EVIDENCE OF MILITIA USAGE.

SN NSN. 52″ rnd 62 Cal. smooth bbl stamped “M” on top at breech. Overall 67-3/4″, butt is 4-7/8″ x 2″. Bbl is pinned to finely figured curly maple stock which has very nice fan relief carving around bbl tang. 5-1/2″ flintlock is engraved but unmarked. Small oval silver inlay on top of wrist and military style brass sideplate. 11″ brass trigger guard is English style. First 2-1/4″ of stock have been cut back for a bayonet and nose cap added which indicates militia usage by its owner. Ramrod held in place by 4 brass ramrod pipes, first of which is 4″. There are more surviving Massachusetts militia arms than from the other 5 New England states combined. As the militia was often volunteer and very local, considerable license was permitted in the choice of weapons and uniforms. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Absolutely excellent condition as modified for militia usage. 3-1/2″ x 1/8″ wood sliver is missing along bbl 7″ from muzzle. 4-49825 RG21 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2553

2554
$708.00

NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET DATED 1830.

SN NSN. 39″ rnd 70 Cal. smooth bbl marked with bbl proofs and “M” over “1830” at breech. Overall 54-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-7/8″. This walnut stocked musket has a checkered wrist and ends 3″ short of muzzle. Bbl has a bayonet lug under bbl at muzzle and is pinned to stock. Flintlock is engraved and marked “WARRANTED” and brass sideplate is 5″. Appears to be a Massachusetts Militia musket. Massachusetts had the largest and best-equipped militia, and there are more surviving Massachusetts militia arms than from the other 5 New England states combined. As the militia was often volunteer and very local, considerable license was permitted in the choice of weapons and uniforms. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice condition throughout. Insignificant 1-1/4″ sliver of wood missing along ramrod channel forward of front ramrod pipe. 4-50035 RG20 (1,200-3,000) – Lot 2554

2555
$2,360.00

LATE 18TH CENTURY OFFICERS FUSIL.

SN NSN. Cal. .665. 29-1/2″ Bbl is unmarked. Unmarked lock with bridled friction frizzen is mounted with round bodied serpentine cock. Walnut stock is nicely carved with moldings around lock and stand of arms brass sideplate, and has raised shell carving behind bbl tang. Stock extends to muzzle and fastens to bbl with two side nails without escutcheons. Furniture is of brass and consists of buttplate with stand of arms engraving, trigger guard with scroll on bow and fleur-di-lis finial, semi-relief shell terminated escutcheon plate, and beaded end brass ramrod pipe with matching tailpipe holding hickory ramrod with horn tip. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is light silver and brown over heavy pitting. Lock is cleaned, showing silver over brown patina and heavy pitting. Stock is good, cracked through wrist and repaired, with new varnish over all. Brass has dark mustard patina. 4-50102 MGM280 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2555

2556
$8,050.00

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BROWN BESS WITH REGIMENTAL MARKINGS.

SN NSN. This gun is a second model Brown Bess with 41-3/4″ cal 78 smooth bore musket engraved “55 REGt” on top of bbl and lock is marked “DUBLIN CASTLE” on tail with “GR” cypher and crown. Buttplate has interesting markings “TOWN OF CHARn, NO 2”. The 55th British Regiment saw service in America in the American Revolution, most notably the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. This gun conforms mostly to the short land pattern of 1777 utilizing “Pratts improvement”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal overall has a plum/brown coloration possibly from old refinish though markings are all clear and well struck or engraved; brass has a yellow patina with old cleaning; stock is sound and solid with old refinish and thin varnished application to entire gun. 4-50096 JS210 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2556

2557
$6,900.00

SURCHARGED FRENCH 1768/1774 FEDERAL PERIOD MUSKET.

SN NSN. .74 Cal. x 44-3/4″ unmarked bbl. Rear sight has been set back 2 ” from the muzzle, touch hole has been rebushed. Trumpet shaped ramrod is of correct type and includes both correct sling swivels. 6-1/2″ lockplate is marked under pan “HB” / “Manuf/Royale/St. Etienne” and “US” mark reading vertically behind the cock. This musket shows evidence of American alterations as follows. Front bbl band has been replaced with a single strap band however the second and third bands are orig French manufacture. 10-3/4″ long trigger guard. Buttplate and sideplate are correct for this model. European walnut stock is 57″ long and branded in front of trigger guard “HASLETT” (James Haslett was a gunsmith during this period and this may be his mark), on right side of butt face is “IN” 1/4″ high letters (Possibly John Nicholson an amourer in Philadelphia). Opposite the lock is “39 REGt” over “x/V” (Philadelphia Depot mark) and script “JR/V”. Additionally there is a small block letter stamp that is imperceptible. NOTE: This musket was left here after the American Revolution and went through a repair program at Philadelphia Depot before being issued to a state militia unit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron metal work has a deep dark patina showing light to medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas. Walnut stock is in very nice condition with a nice mellow color having 1/4″ x 1/4″ gouge left side of forestock behind rear bbl band and a 1/4″ x 3/16″ chip behind rear bbl band and shows only minor handling nicks. 4-50126 PAS33 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2557

2558
$6,900.00

SURCHARGED FRENCH MODEL 1766 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET.

SN NSN. .74 cal x 41-1/2 unmarked rnd bbl. Unmarked lock measures 6-1/4″ long, and markings probably removed during American refurbishment. Forward two bbl bands are held by retaining springs, rear bbl band is friction held. Trigger guard is 12-3/4″ long with typical Charleville pointed ends. Stock appears to be European walnut and org to the gun. Branded “UNITED” over “STATES” 1/4″ high letters on right side of buttstock, which is absolutely genuine. Also branded on the left side is “N. WARD” and possibly carried by a soldier of that name. PROVENANCE: See American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1, by Moller, p. 171. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are org to this gun, only the frizzen has been refaced during its working life. Patina matches perfectly, as does the balance of the metal work. Ramrod only a modern replacement. Walnut stock in very good condition for its age, showing some erosion around the rear friction held bbl band. Two 1/2″ long slashes opposite lock and two identical slashes at rear bottom of buttstock. Scratched into stock above “N. WARD” is an 1-1/4 by 1-1/2 “M” no evidence of a French arsenal mark in wood. Balance of stock has only minor handling scratches. A nice Revolutionary War period musket with American ownership markings. 4-49742 PAS4 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2558

2559
$4,130.00

“UNITED STATES” BRANDED REV WAR CONTINENTAL MUSKET.

SN NSN. This gun started out life as a French imported Model 1774 infantry musket which was branded “UNITED STATES” on bottom of buttplate and on left side of buttstock. This brand was authorized by Congress February 14, 1777 and this mark is highly counterfeited however these marks are impeccable and orig. This gun, after the Revolutionary War, was converted to a Fowler by shortening the bbl to 38-1/2″ removing bbl bands except utilizing a cut section of front strapping band that retains the front blade sight. Three ramrod thimbles were added to channel, they are pinned as pins were added to secure bbl. Lock, escutcheon, bbl, trigger guard and buttplate are all orig to the configuration and bear various French proofs though some are only lightly discernible from long, hard use. United States brands however, are prominent and are quite rare in this configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with pitting especially inside pan and breech; hammer is of correct configuration but has different patina and is possible replacement as is frizzen. Gun was not disassembled but reconversion is most likely due to added hammer and frizzen. Wood as configured is fairly sound and solid though there is a glued repair of forearm between the rear ramrod thimbles; bbl band spring slot is inset with piece of wood most likely at time of conversion to current configuration after the war; there is a large 3″ x 1″ piece of wood repair above lock between breech and tail; remainder of wood has a hand worn patina and the two United States brands are untouched and orig; the left side of stock has the initials of once proud owner nicely cut “S*F*P”. 4-50076 JS213 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2559

2560
$18,975.00

SURCHARGED GERMAN STATES MUSKET COPY OF MODEL 1740 PRUSSIAN.

SN NSN. .75 Cal. x 41-1/4″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters. Front sight set back 4-3/4″ from muzzle, bayonet lug set back 3/4″ underneath bbl. Accompanying this gun is an orig bayonet having a 12-1/2″ blade that fits perfectly. Also “US” marked on socket in 3/16″ high letters. 6-3/4′ long Germanic lock is single bridled an unmarked. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, 4 octagonally shaped rammer pipes, massive Germanic trigger guard & buttplate, tailed sideplate and oval escutcheon. Ramrod and swing swivels appear orig. European walnut stock is 53-1/2″ long still retains its orig incised carving along forestock and raised carving around the tail pipe, lock, sideplate and wrist area. Stock is branded “USTATES” in front of the trigger guard and beneath the front of the lock. A hard to find Revolutionary War Musket as captured from a German unit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have an overall pleasing dark patina showing medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas. Brass furniture shows a pleasing aged patina. Three forward rammer pipes have been bushed during the conversion from wood to iron rammer and they need some restoration in order to look proper. Stock shows numerous scratches and dents with 3 minor 1″long slivers (2 on right forend and 1 on left) with some minor losses to forend. 2-1/2″ long x 1/4″ chip on left bbl tang. 1-1/2″ long crack originating at trigger plate and terminating at the tail of the lock. None of these wood losses affect the stability of the gun, all are rather minor in nature. 4-49988 PAS31 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2560

2561
$4,130.00

REGIMENTALLY MARKED ENGLISH BROWN BESS SHORT LAND TYPE CONTRACT MUSKET BY LODER.

SN NSN. Cal. .765. 41-3/4″ Round bbl is marked with London gunmakers proofs at rear. Bayonet lug is 2″ back from muzzle. Military type lock with rebated tail, integral round pan, bridled friction frizzen, spring with bulbous finial, is fitted with chamfered, flat-faced, serpentine cock, and engraved “Loder” (most likely Joseph Loder of London working 1780 – 1784). Walnut stock with deeply fluted comb extends to within 4″ of muzzle and ends with brass cap. Bbl is attached to stock with three captive side nails. Stock is marked “T M” “LLV” “3” and “REG” behind heavy, chamfered, plain sideplate with third mounting screw at tail. Heavy brass trigger guard has beaded tulip finial. Brass buttplate is engraved “38” on top and escutcheon plate is engraved in script, “B”. Iron ramrod with bulbous head, mounts through three beaded pipes and tailpipe with long spur. PROVENANCE: Information on Loder and article from THE VALLEY COMPATRIOT, “Soldier of the King”. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a dark brown patina with overall pinprick pitting. Lockplate cleaned to gray brown. Wood has added oil finish and is relatively sound, except for crack running from front of lockplate to tip of trigger guard finial, and some chips at top of lock mortise. There are some cracks and losses along bbl channel on left side. Forepiece is cracked through 3″ back from tip, and along side nail. 4-49981 MGM282 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2561

2562
$8,625.00

BROWN BESS “Militia & Marine” PATTERN MUSKET DATED 1759.

SN NSN. This is a fine condition Brown Bess musket with matching bayonet with same rack number as found on buttplate. Lock is marked on tail “GALTON 1759” with “GR” cypher and crown and broad arrow proofs forward of hammer. Other proofs are found stamped on bbl and stock. Buttplate is marked “ABD/3/30”. “ABD” refers to a English Militia company from Aberdeen, England, we believe. There are other guns from this unit known. This is a beautiful early model Bess that is all orig, complete and in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/brown; bbl and lock markings are all crisp and discernible. Gun appears to be in orig flint and gun appears all orig including brass tipped wood ramrod. Accompanying bayonet has same rack numbers engraved and has matching condition. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings, dents & scratches; a few various proofs stamped in stock are all discernible. 4-50220 JS212 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2562

2563
$3,450.00

BRITISH OFFICERS FUSIL.

SN NSN. Cal. ,680. 37-1/2″ Tapered round bbl has front sight set 2″ behind muzzle. Small military lock with rounded plate and rounded pan has bridled friction frizzen, spring with fleur-di-lis finials. Lock is engraved “EDGE 1762” on tail (most likely R. Edge, London, working ca. 1725-1761). “GR” surmounted by a crown is engraved in front of round bodied serpentine cock. Broad arrow is stamped under pan. Beechwood stock with deeply fluted comb is affixed to bbl with two brass bands and is mounted with brass hardware of early short land pattern, including heavy cast brass trigger guard with tulip finial, round bodied serpentine sideplate with tail, brass buttplate with long spire tang, and brass crest plate. Initials “A K” are carved into right side of butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are cleaned to pewter gray with splotches of brown. Stock refinished with red oil over numerous deep marks and dents. Area above lock repaired. Brass is cleaned and toned to a gold patina. 4-50012 MGM288 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2563

2564
$4,025.00

EARLY ENGLISH OFFICER’S FUSIL ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS FORD, BIRMINGHAM 1770.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. 42-1/2″ rnd smooth bore musket bbl marked ‘F FORD’ with English proof and view marks along with ‘R.W.’ (probably for Richard Wilson, bbl maker). Francis Ford is listed as a gunsmith in Birmingham around the time of the American Revolution. The bbl is fastened to the stock with 3 bbl wedges. 58″ overall length. The early English convex lock is engraved with no identifying marks. The fancy cast brass sideplate is of the standard English arms collection style. There is a large brass relief-framed thumbpiece inlay behind the shell relief carving at the tang. The full walnut stock has no nose cap at the muzzle but instead has a 5/8″ brass band 1-1/2″ back from the muzzle. The 4″ buttplate tang is nicely engraved and a 10-1/2″ long brass trigger guard has an attractive relief shell design framed in the center of the bow and a relief feather design on the end of its forward tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. There is evidence of wood restoration around the foot of the lock and between the lock and trigger guard. 4-49788 RG110 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2564

2565
$3,450.00

SURCHARGE FRENCH 1768 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44-3/4″ long bbl marked “U” at breech. Touch hole has been reconverted back to flintlock. 6-1/4″ long lockplate is marked under pan “Charleville” and behind cock reading vertically is “US”. Bayonet lug is set back 1″ on top of bbl. All three iron bbl bands are held with band springs from behind. 12-1/2″ long trigger guard. Butt plate and sideplate all of 1763 pattern. European walnut stock is 56-1/4″ long and marked on the left side of the buttstock with the Charleville “D” and a small “CP” on right side of butt in 3/16″ high letters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock show a deep patina with medium to heavy pitting around the touch hole and associated areas of the lock, which has been replaced in this gun. Balance of furniture has matching dark patina which is all orig to this piece. Stock has numerous nicks and gouges on the upper part of the forend and a 1-1/2″ long crack originating at the trigger plate and running to the mortise of the lockplate and a similar crack at the front of the lockplate. Gaps between the lockplate and the mortise indicate that this lock was not original to this gun. Behind the trigger guard there is a 2-1/4″ long x 1/2″ replaced piece of wood. Iron ramrod is old and appears to be orig as does the front sling swivel however the rear swivel is a modern replacement. 4-49741 PAS32 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2565

2566
$4,600.00

SURCHARGED FRENCH CHAREVILLE MODEL 1772 MUSKET.

SN NSN. .73 Cal. x 44″ long bbl marked “US” at breech in 1/4″ high letters and “DV76″ left side of breech. Touch hole has been welded shut. 6-1/4” long lock is marked “US” at tail in 1/4″ high letters. Ramrod is replaced, front sling swivel is orig, rear sling swivel is missing. Iron bbl bands, 11″ trigger guard, buttplate, sideplate are all orig. European walnut stock is 57″ long and of the correct pattern, marked on right side of butt “IP” (Joseph Perkins) / “D Sxxxx” (a soldiers name, but illegible). Left side of buttstock marked “IH” in 1″ high letters. Opposite the lock is a circular cartouche 5/8″ in diameter, but any inside marks are illegible. A piece well worth restoration by a competent conservator. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have medium patina with light to heavy pitting near flash hole which has been welded shut. Balance of iron furniture is a pleasing patina with no pitting. Front and middle bbl band have been moved forward by 3/4″, additionally the front band has been replaced. Stock shows minor losses along forend, nothing major, no significant cracks or splits and overall in very good condition. 4-49892 PAS34 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2566

2567
$4,130.00

RARE EARLY BANANA LOCK 18TH CENTURY MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. 70. Overall 59-1/2″ with 42-3/4″ rnd unmarked smooth bore bbl. This musket is stocked in American walnut wood and the butt would appear to be a transition style between the Connecticut and Hudson River styles. The heavy butt is 5″ high x 1-7/8″ wide and the blacksmith made buttplate has a unique 5″ long tang. The French style trigger guard also appears to be American blacksmith made. There is no rear ramrod pipe and the remaining two pipes appear to have been borrowed from other guns and are not identical. There is English shell style relief carving to the rear of the bbl tang. The large Dutch style convex banana shaped flintlock is 7″ long. The lock has no sideplate. CONDITION: Average. There is 3″ of forend missing at the muzzle. The pan of the lock and breech under the bbl have heavy rust. The lock needs adjustment and the hammer screw is very loose. 4-51566 RG115 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2567

2568
$6,325.00

COLONIAL DOG LOCK MUSKET. “RING WACH BELL”.

SN NSN. .78 Cal x 42-1/8″ long octagon (16″) to rnd marked on top flat “KING – WASH – BELL” (believed to be a guard musket probably for a fort or town). 7″ long lockplate single bridled pan that is unmarked and action functions correctly. Iron furniture consists of three rammer pipes, trigger guard, 2-step tang buttplate and 3 screw side plate. Massive American black walnut stock measures 57-1/2″ long and is very well made. Wooden ramrod is 42″ long. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Iron work has a rich dark patina showing moderate to heavy pitting in touch hole area and associated area of lock. Balance of metal shows spots of very light pitting but overall the metal work on this gun is excellent and all orig. Stock has a dark patina overall is in very good condition with exception of 14″ long x 1/2″ piece of wood restored in front of lock and terminating just beyond the wedding band of bbl and 10″ long x 1/4″ piece replaced immediately in front of the wedding band. Left side of forestock has a 4″ long crack originating at wedding band however it is tight and does not affect soundness of stock. Originating at the tail of the rear rammer pipe is a 2″ crack that runs parallel to the rammer and it also does not affect soundness of the gun. 2″ long stress fracture at the toe of buttplate and 1″ long x 1/4″ piece chipped out behind left bbl tang also some minor erosion at the back of the bbl tang. Overall for an early 18th century gun it is in very good condition. 4-50106 PAS43 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2568

2569
$2,185.00

SURCHARGED INDIA PATTERN MUSKET.

SN NSN. .80 Cal x 39-1/4″ long bbl marked with Crown/cross septres over Crown/4 over Crown/cross septres near top of breech, directly behind “US” stamped in 3/16″ high letters. Left breech marked “B&S” (Blair & Sutherland, maker). 7″ long lockplate marked under pan Crown over “GR” next to small Crown, (with no broad arrow) over “R&S” (Ramsey & Sutherland, maker). Behind the cock reading in a vertical curve, “TOWER” below “US” in 3/16″ high letters. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, 3 ramrod pipes, trigger guard, buttplate, “S” shaped side plate, all typical India Pattern furniture. Lacks ramrod and sling swivels. European walnut stock is 50″ long and of proper India Pattern shape and branded “J. DONNEL” on right side of butt, top rail of butt and left side of butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Iron shows aged patina with light to medium pitting around touch hole and pan area and under lower jaw of cock. Brass furniture in excellent condition showing some age color. Wood stock has a 1″ long x 3/16″ chip missing from middle left side of forend and a 4-1/2″ long x 1/4″ chip also missing on left side of forestock by rear rammer pipe. 3″ long crack running from forward lock screw at 45 degree angle to bbl. 3″ long crack originating at breech and running through rear lockplate screw, also at a 45 degree angle. 1-1/2″ long crack running from front of lockplate at a 45 degree angle to bbl. Lower part of stock fractured from front lockplate screw through front of trigger guard and running through to the frizzen screw area of the lockplate. 3″ long cheek cut out on left side of buttstock done by a soldier who carried it. 3″ long stress fracture runs at a 30 degree angle through the rear bbl pin, not affecting overall soundness of stock. Above mentioned cracks certainly need a conservators attention, and once completed this will be a very nice example of a post Revolutionary War period American musket. 4-49946 PAS16 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2569

2570
$6,900.00

U. S. SURCHARGED COMMITTEE OF SAFETY MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .790 Bore diameter. Early American musket made up of miscellaneous parts in short land Brown Bess pattern with 42″ round Brown Bess type bbl, round bodied lock with integral pan, and bridled friction frizzen. Lockplate is stamped “US” in front of round bodied cock. What appears to be dense beechwood stock extends to within 4-1/4″ of muzzle and has brass cap. Buttplate and trigger guard are of brass, buttplate has rounded tang and trigger guard has tulip finial. Four lobed stamps similar to those found on some trade axes, are at front and rear of trigger guard. Left side of stock behind serpentine brass sideplate, is stamped “IP” with a large “US” stamped behind that. Iron ramrod with bulbous head mounts through Brown Bess type brass pipes and tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl has brown patina over very heavy pitting. Lock is also dark brown patina with lighter pitting. Stock has been cleaned to light brown, and lightly refinished with oil over numerous bumps, scratches, marks, and chips. There is a crack running from below frizzen spring to trigger guard finial. Some worm damage is noted in butt. Brass furniture has dark, olive green patina. 4-50083 MGM284 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2570

2571
$2,655.00

COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TYPE MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. .722 Bore diameter. 44-3/4″ Bbl has bayonet lug 3/4″ back from muzzle, and remnants of London gunmakers proofs at left rear. Military type lock with inset rounded pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock, is engraved “FARMER”. Cherry wood stock extends to within 3″ of muzzle and has brass cap. Butt portion with deeply fluted comb is fitted with brass hardware from a short land pattern Brown Bess including raised serpentine sideplate, trigger guard with tulip finial, and buttplate with spire tang. Iron ramrod with button tip mounts through two brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are a dark brown to black patina. Lock and bbl are a reconversion from percussion. 19-1/2″ of forend has been replaced. 4-50049 MGM287 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2571

2572
$5,175.00

SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS (SHORT LAND PATTERN).

SN NSN. Cal. .795. Standard configuration. 41-3/4″ Bbl with bayonet lug on top is marked “I W” (?) at rear. Tower marked round bodied lock with bridled friction frizzen is marked with crown over “GR” in front of round bodied serpentine cock. European walnut stock with fluted comb has standard brass furniture which is unmarked. Old steel ramrod with button head is in standard brass pipes and tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts retain heavy dark patina over considerable pitting. Bbl matches lock well. Stock is sound, considerably worn with hand rubbed highlights through dark finish. Brass has toned to dark brown and gold. Trigger guard is cracked at mounting screw. 4-49791 MGM279 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2572

2573
$5,462.50

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BROWN BESS STYLE MUSKET.

SN NSN. This Brown Bess style musket is totally unmarked. There are no discernible bbl or lock proofs. The bbl is 44″ and 79 cal mounted on a walnut stock with ramrod pipes smaller than a standard musket and wrist is smaller than a standard enlisted musket also. Ramrods do not have Pratts improvement so they are in the style of pre 1777. The 6″ lock escutcheon is slightly raised, much like a first model Bess and the long three-stepped 5-1/2″ buttplate tang emulates that of an early gun, however buttplate is only 4-1/2″ tall. American forces in the Revolutionary War utilized any type of guns they could find and this gun fits the period and was probably used. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is brown and pitted overall; brass furniture is fairly smooth and has medium mustard patina; stock is fairly sound and solid with several glued repairs that don’t effect the overall aesthetics of this gun. 4-50060 JS215 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2573

3000
$1,437.50

BAVARIAN WERDER M1869 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN 470. Caliber 11.5mm. Standard military issue Werder pistol with 8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. GF marked on top of chamber. The serial number 470 is repeated on the left side of the barrel flat, the left side of the chamber, and the left side of the receiver cover and inside the trigger guard. Usual proof marks on the lower barrel flat and Crown/M proofing on the forward frame. The screws are either blank or matched 70, while the left side of the trigger has a different number, the last three digits being “202”. Single shot loading is from the top via tilting block action. The large lever on the right side is used to close the chamber and cock the pistol. After pulling the trigger, the forward lever within the trigger guard releases the bolt that moves down, ejecting empty case and re-exposing the chamber. Smooth walnut grips with the right panel German military accepted. Missing lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 70-80% original blue with mellow toning and fading. Comparable condition discoloration of the in-the-white bolt and trigger. Original grips have never been sanded or revarnished. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. Perfect mechanics. 4-52424 LMA24 (1,500-2,000) Lot 3000 – Lot 3000

3001
$14,950.00

RARE V.C. SCHILLING NEEDLEFIRE CALVARY PISTOL WITH HINGED BOLT HANDLE.

SN NSN. Caliber 14mm. Very rare German military needlefire cavalry pistol assembled by V.C.S. (V. Charles Schilling) in the mid 1800s. The pistol has an 8.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a small drift adjustable rear sight. On top of the chamber flat, just in front of the rear sight, appears “GUSSSTAHL” (cast steel barrel). The left side of the receiver is marked “SUHL,” the right side is marked with a crown surmounting the initials V.C.S. Crown/V German Transitional proofs (identifying finished weapons in stock at the introduction of Germany’s first proof law in 1891) were later applied to the left side of the barrel, the left side of the chamber and the left side of the bolt. Operation is in the usual manner, with the rotatable bolt handle folding in for more convenient storage. To disassemble the bolt, one merely pushes down on the fire blued latch at the rear of the bolt, freeing the firing pin assembly to rotate out of its housing. When originally assembled all metal components were in-the-white or fire blued (latch release, trigger, and screws) and attached to a single piece stock whose grip cap was made with a sturdy and integral lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal lightly polished with sharp edges. All markings readily discernible though the crown on the right side of the chamber is blurred. Remnants of original fire blue on one of the trigger guard screws, the trigger and grip cap screw. The stock is sound, never having been sanded, with slight staining and a scattering of light handling marks excepting a few shallow bruises on the left side. No cracks or losses. Incredibly nice, near-mirror bore, with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Very difficult to find Schilling large cavalry pistol in excellent condition. 4-52425 LMA13 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3001

3002
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $3,500-$4,500

UNUSUAL DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE REVOLVER, LIGHTLY ENGRAVED, WITH LOADER.

SN 5215. Cal .35. Dreyse made relatively few needlefire revolvers. This example has a 4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. The top strap reads “v. DREYSE SOMMERDA”. The SN 5215 appears within a light scroll on the left side of the frame while the caliber designation “Cal: 0,35-12 Gran Pulv”, is on the right frame. “K” is stamped on the front of the frame, partially covered by the cylinder pin lever. Additional light scroll is on the rear of the receiver and under the trigger guard that was originally case hardened. The exaggerated grip, with horizontal escutcheons, has fine wraparound checkering that extends to the strap. At the base is a robust non-rotatable lanyard ring. Function is double action only. Included is an orig loader, bare metal, #5555. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Little orig finish with all metal surfaces having been lightly cleaned over mild pitting. No case coloring on the trigger guard whose surface has been equally burnished. Comparable condition single piece grip with scattered bruises and dings. Most of the varnish has thinned to allow oil soaked staining, particularly at the base of the grip, though losses are minimal. Dark bore with strong rifling amidst moderate oxidation. Perfect manual function. The loader is in comparable condition, having been very lightly polished, but showing orig machine marks and very sharp edges. 4-52419 LMA114 (2,750-4,500) – Lot 3002

3003
$0.00

RARE J PIRE M1873 GERMAN SAXON ARMY REVOLVER, CF CARTRIDGE CONVERSION.

SN 231. Caliber 11mm. Early German Saxon Army issue M/73 revolver, partially a copy of the Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue, with features of the Sharps revolver, made from 1873-1878 by F Langenhahn in Zella-Mehlis, with a ribbed 5.5″ barrel having a drift adjustable front and rear sight. These were the first cartridge revolvers service issued in Germany, originally as rim-fire, they were soon converted to central fire, and when obsolete were sold off through the Haenel firm of Suhl in 1892 to the dealer Pire in Antwerp, and were then refinished to blue from the original brown and “S. Pire & Co, ANVERS” marked on the top rib. Belgian proofs on the right side of the receiver and marked on the cylinder “1883”, marked on the left side of the barrel lug, was the year of weapon was modified to centerfire and changed to have a fluted cylinder. Matte rust blue finish with in-the-white hammer. Other small parts are fire blued. Walnut grips with coarse, bordered checkering. Production was reported to be 4000 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% carefully re-blued, in 1892 when sold off by Haenel, with comparable condition but original fire blue remaining on the small parts. Spring tensioning screw on front strap missing a portion of head. Original grips, nicely checkered with minimal staining, well in keeping with the revolver’s overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. All cylinders index perfectly. 4-52563 LMA29 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3003

3004
$3,737.50
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $2,750-$3,000

SWISS M1882 REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL SCHMIDT SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 32165. Cal. 7.5mm. Swiss M1882 revolver with 4-1/2″ bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. Fully matched SNs on the left side of bbl, left frame and on the cyl. The last few matching digits marked on the ejector, hammer, loading gate and trigger. The right grip panel was removed and marked with a penciled “65”. Under the panel was a previous owner’s tag, noting Schwab, Jak. from Winterthurer. Revolver was released from Army service in 1963 as reflected by the “P63” on the left side of the frame. Major components with orig rust blue; minor components strawed. Varnished and fluted grip panels. Complete with correct and orig leather wrapped shoulder stock whose lid was marked with a circular logo containing “R. Schmidt. Lt. Col. L. Bern” surrounding a Swiss cross. The inner body of the stock was lightly ink stamped “1914” – originally to match a revolver of the same number. Body of stock is missing its shoulder straps. Lug extension is correctly in the white and fits nicely into the grip recess though does not lock in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess CONDITION: Revolver has a bright 98-99% orig rust blue with comparable condition strawed parts. Grips retain most of their varnish with slight thinning on the right panel. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. Leather covered shoulder stock sound but oiled with moderate crazing. No suggestion of restitching. Lug extension has been filed to fit a particular gun and has a welded repair at the forward tip. 4-52050 LMA110 (2,250-3,000) – Lot 3004

3005
$3,162.50

M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, HIGH POLISH.

SN 898S. Caliber 10.55mm. Early high polish Officer’s Model Reichs revolver with checkered grips, single action, made by the V. Charles Schilling – C.G.H. consortium in Suhl with a 4.5” bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, as entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked GF along with the serial number 898S that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the side plate, the loading gate, the cylinder, and the cylinder pin. All the small parts are matched with the digits 98, including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. The military acceptance, a large Crown/R, appears on the bottom of the front strap. Checkered grips characteristic of the Officer’s Model and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original blue with approximately 85% coverage, mellow toning on bbl, right side of frame, and front/back strap. Untouched small parts have comparable condition fire blue (safety lever, grip screw and escutcheons) and straw. Nicely checkered grips retain virtually all their diamonds with minimal blunting. No cracks or losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. A very nice all-matching military Officer’s Reichs revolver. 4-52574 LMA20 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3005

3006
$1,180.00

MILITARY M1879 REICH REVOLVER, PRUSSIAN EAGLE, S&S, V.C.S.-C.C.H.

SN 3608. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard M1879 Reich revolver dated 1881 with 7″ bbl having muzzle flare, fixed front and fixed rear sight. The rear of the bbl is octagonal as it inserts into the forward frame and is marked with the full SN that is repeated on the frame, cyl and cyl axle. A Prussian eagle appears next to the bbl SN and is repeated on the cyl. The last two digits of the SN are on the head of the frame screws, the safety lever and the loading gate. Military acceptance marks appear on the frame on either side of the trigger guard and on the buttcap that is also marked “69.A./4.66.” The fixing lever has broken off the head of the cyl pin release screw. Heavy lanyard ring extends from the buttcap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig brown finish, with considerable fading and later oxidation, now appearing as 25% coverage. Virtually all the fire blue from the screws and safety lever has transitioned to a grey/brown. The same applies to the grip screw and its retaining escutcheons. Excellent bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. All cyls index correctly with manual function; safety works properly. 4-52571 LMA113 (650-950) – Lot 3006

3007
$944.00

M1883 DREYSE MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.

SN 2977. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with non-reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by F. v. Dreyse of Soemmerda as marked in a logo on the left side of the frame. Usual 4-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with a Prussian eagle along with the SN 2977 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the cyl, and the cyl pin. All small parts, including the loading gate, are matched with the digits 77 including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. Military acceptances appear on the lower part of the frame, on each side of the lanyard ring. The backstrap is marked “76.A.8.7.” Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 60%. Comparable condition fire blue on safety lever. Many of the grip screws had burred slots that were dressed down. Wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Cyl does not reliably index on manual testing. 4-52560 LMA112 (450-750) – Lot 3007

3008
$5,900.00

LARGE MAUSER ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 2623. Caliber 10.6mm. Late, standard production, Mauser Zig-Zag Revolver with blued finish and ribbed 5.5″ bbl having an integral front sight. Marked on the top rib “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBENDORF A/NECKAR”. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the unusual feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter that acts as a slot for the hand to rotate the cylinder for the next shot. Left front side of the frame has a thumb safety that locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. In front of the bottom frame is a lever that attaches to the bbl lug, that, when opened, allows the bbl to tip up for reloading and confirms a matching cylinder. The frame is fitted with a special 2-pc, full checkered, sharply angled walnut grip whose butt is protected by a metal cap. Production numbers of the zig-zag revolver are unknown but believed to be extremely limited with few sold in the U.S. Although made in several calibers, (7, 9, 10.6mm) the big bore model is considered to be the most desirable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Largely a blue-brown gun with considerable oxidative toning. Overall, less than 25% rust blue. The fire blued cylinder, cylinder stop, and safety lever have oxidized to a uniform brown. Very little of the original case-hardening remains on the take down lever and the only discernible case colors of the hammer remain in protected areas. Moderately bright bore with sharp rifling and mild oxidation. Grips are period special replacements with very fine checkering. Scattered superficial dents, particularly on the left side. Mechanically perfect with secure locking of each cylinder. 4-52567 LMA22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3008

3009
$9,200.00

SCARCE LANCASTER 4 BARREL PISTOL .380 CALIBER.

SN 8145. Cal. .380″. 4 Bbl Lancaster with 4-1/8″ bbls, fixed front and rear sight. Rib recess marked “CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 15 NEW BOND ST, LONDON”. Oval bore bbls. Fitted with German silver blade front sight, and marked on left bbl flute “380.C.F.” London black powder proofs are on left side of bbls. Hammerless O/U receiver has integral V-notch rear sight and lever latch engaging two dogs on breech ends of bbls that have a toggled extractor system. Hand engraved SN under trigger guard bow. Birds head grip, with backstrap serrations for enhanced gripping, has lanyard swivel at bottom rear, and checkered walnut grips. Assembly #50 is marked under the bbls, on the frame under the grips and marked in pencil on each panel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbls retain 80% orig rust blue with thinning, fine scratches and scuffs. Comparable condition, orig midnight blue on action though the finish on the frontstrap is reduced to 50% and the trigger guard has largely browned. Fire blue on the trigger is 40-50% with the trigger face transitioned to a pleasant patina. Grips are in keeping with the overall condition, having numerous surface dings and minor blemishes. A chip measuring 5/8″ x 1/4″ is missing from the bottom of the left panel. Bores are bright with mild erosion. Perfect manual function. 4-52240 LMA124 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3009

3010
$31,625.00

CHARLES LANCASTER 2 BARREL PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND RETAILER CASE.

SN 7732. Cal. .476″. 2 Bbl Lancaster with 8″ bbls, fixed front and rear sight. Rib marked ‘CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151 NEW BOND ST, LONDON”. Oval bore bbls. Fitted with German silver blade front sight, and marked on left bbl flute “476 C.F.” London black powder proofs are on left side of bbls. Hammerless O/U receiver has integral V-notch rear sight and lever latch engaging two dogs on breech ends of bbls that have a toggling extractor system. Trigger guard bow is recessed for folding trigger extension that is used to cock the mechanism, released by pulling the trigger. Birds head grip has color case hardened lanyard at bottom rear and checkered walnut grips. Open threaded hole at the rear of the frame for skeleton shoulder stock attachment. The initials “D.R” are on the top of the frame and repeated on the escutcheon inlaid into the top of the Lancaster-labeled oak case, lined in green felt, that has been partitioned for the revolver, wire stock, cleaning rod, oiler, and a block to hold 18 cartridges. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% orig rust blue with minimal thinning and flecking. Comparable condition, midnight blue on action with minor flaking under trigger guard, the lower portion of frontstrap and on the backstrap surrounding the shoulder stock attachment. Fire blue on minor components 80-90% with no suggestion of enhancement. Grips are excellent with some light marks. Bores are bright with only mild erosion. Manual function sluggish, suggesting congealed grease, with unreliable firing pin release. Near excellent oak presentation case, typical British retailer construction. The lid label with minor losses was hand dated “1885”. Minor rub marks and staining of the felt liner. Condition of the wire shoulder stock, cleaning rod and oiler are commensurate with the condition of the pistol and age of the ensemble. An exceptionally fine example of this interesting pistol, particularly attractive with its rare shoulder stock and retailer case. 4-52241 LMA123 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3010

3011
$4,025.00

OUTSTANDING WEBLEY & SCOTT R.I.C. REVOLVER IN ORIG MANUFACTURER CARTON, .450.

SN 101708. Cal .450. Standard production Webley & Scott R.I.C. 2-1/2″ bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. The top strap is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON/LONDON & BIRMINGHAM” British proofs have been applied on the left side of the bbl, repeated on each of the cyl flutes, and on the right side of the frame. The left side of the frame is marked “Webley’s R.I.C MODEL/83/5 SHOT”. Above this denomination is the cal .450; below is the W&S winged bullet logo adjacent to the full SN 101708. The rear of the cyl is matching “708” and cal “.450”. The major components of the revolver retain their orig high polish midnight blue while the smaller parts are either nickled or heat treated to a fire blue. Orig grips with correctly blunted checkering. A rotatable lanyard ring extends from the base of the grip. Accompanied by an orig maroon shipping box whose red end label is marked “WEBLEY/RIC 83/.450.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 96-98% of the brilliant high polish midnight blue, excepting the grip strap and grip cap whose finish has transitioned to about 50%, the balance a very mellow patina. Comparable condition small parts. Orig grip with virtually all of its varnish over correctly blunted checkering. Bright bore with sharply discernible rifling and negligible oxidation. Perfect manual function. Outstanding box with only minimal shelf wear and scuffing. Lid is attached to the base without supplemental taping or gluing. Nominal oil staining of the interior with wax paper. Finding and original box in this condition is even more difficult than encountering such an outstanding revolver! 4-52245 LMA115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3011

3012
$6,325.00

EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY NICKELED SCHLUND REVOLVER, KYNOCH MARKED, IN MAHOGANY RETAILER CASE.

SN 515. Cal. .380. Factory nickeled Schlund revolver with 4″ bbl and fixed front and rear sight. Bbl rib is marked “KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON/PATENT MODEL”. British proofs appear on the bbl extension over the cyl, on each of the cyl flutes and on the right side of the frame. The checkered lever on the tang releases the action that has a levered extraction. The lower trigger is pulled to rotate and lock the cyl; the top trigger is pulled to release the hammer. All screws have been heat treated to a fire blue. Single piece walnut grip deeply checkered in a bordered design. Presented in a mahogany case whose lid has a shield-shaped escutcheon. The case is lined in green felt and compartmentalized for the revolver, a cleaning rod, and other components. A wood block has been drilled to hold 12 cartridges. The cleaning rod is brass, 7″ in length, and threaded for an end insert. There are no other accessories. The lid is secured with a central lock (key missing). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exceptional Kynoch revolver with nearly 99% factory nickel showing only very light scattered scuffs. Negligible oxidation and sharp edge wear. Fire blued screws with over 90% orig finish. Same outstanding condition applies to the wood grip that retains nearly all of its orig varnish and has deep, seemingly unblemished checkering. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal oxidation. Perfect mechanics. Near excellent condition mahogany case with scattered handling dings, scuffs and minor staining. Comparable condition liner with wear and minor staining corresponding to the contact areas. Brass cleaning rod has toned to a pleasant mustard color. It would be hard to improve upon this cased Schlund revolver. 4-52238 LMA134 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3012

3013
$2,875.00

GABBETT-FAIRFAX M 1895 PATENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN NSN. Resembling Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax’s first pistol patent, GB Pat. 18686 of 1895 (copy included with lot), and possibly a precursor design, an unfinished, patent model pistol, with 7” barrel chambered for the 7.65 mm Borchardt cartridge, assembled to show relationship between feed mechanism, bolt and hammer. Rotary magazine with short recoil action, locking wedge lacking. Frame without side panels has trigger group. Mainspring does not connect to hammer that must be manually cycled. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Grey-brown gun with 20% bright metal, largely on the left side of the frame and subframe. Bright bore with strong rifling. Mild corrosion in grooves suggests barrel must have been at least test fired.  A very interesting piece of history, particularly for the collector of British pistols or early semiautomatic arms.   4-52411 LMA15 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3013

3014
$25,875.00

RARE STEYR LAUMANN MODEL 1891 REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 15. Caliber 7.8mm. Josef Laumann, of Austria, made a very small number of manual repeater pistols prior to his collaboration with Schönberger. These large frame guns had a very distinctive silhouette, largely due to their forward, angulated magazine housing made to house a stripper clip. This particular gun, one of only three noted by Mötz and Schuy (Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole), has a browned 4.75” barrel with a fixed half-moon front sight. A groove in the rear of the receiver acts as the rear sight. There are no manufacturer’s markings or proofs. The only marking on this pistol is the serial number 15, appearing on the left side of the barrel and repeated on the adjacent receiver. Other than the barrel, most major components and some minor components were color case hardened, including the frame and its sideplate, finger ring, trigger and the independently mounted finger stop mounted on the frontstrap. The bolt is in-the-white and the safety fire blued. Operation is like most repeaters, whereby a spring loaded finger ring cocks the pistol while moving the bolt forward, simultaneously chambering a cartridge. When cocked, the rear of the firing pin extends from the bolt. Pressing down on the serrated arm of the safety allows the trigger to be pulled. Cartridge feeding was via a special stripper clip, not present, that was released using the 1/2″ checkered button mounted on the right side of the receiver. Grips are checkered, bordered walnut, retained by a single transverse screw.Cartridge feeding was via a special stripper clip, not present, that was released using the 1/2″ checkered button mounted on the right side of the receiver. Grips are checkered, bordered walnut, retained by a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, illustr. TBLAP, “pictured Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 116, 117. Ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: At least 90% of the browned finish remains on the barrel. The color case hardening has begun to fade, particularly on the receiver sideplate and on most of the top and right side of the receiver, where the color is transitioning to gray. The same fading involves the backstrap, such that the overall case color is about 70%. The bolt has been recently polished, especially at the rear, and the end cap resurfaced. Wear on the fire blued safety is consistent with the overall use. Excellent original grips with only minimal handling, no losses or chips. Bright bore with shallow rifling and only minor oxidative erosion. Perfect mechanics. An extremely rare, historically significant (as precursor of the first selfloading pistol, the Schönberger-Laumann) and very charismatic repeater pistol. 4-52459 LMA11 (18,500-27,500) – Lot 3014

3015
$31,625.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT STEYR MADE SCHÖNBERGER-LAUMANN M1892 SELF LOADING PISTOL.

SN 10. Caliber 8mm. The first successful self-loading pistol, developed from the Laumann Repeating Pistol for Austrian Army trials from 1892. This second variation with flat sided frame has 6″ bbl that assumes an octagonal form 1″ in front of the chamber with a drift adjustable front sight. SN 10 appears on the left side of the bbl and is repeated on the left side of the frame along with “WAFFENFABRIK STEYR”. On the right side is a large cocking lever that retracts the bolt out the rear of the frame. After returning to battery, a cocking indicator (firng pin extension) extends from the back of the bolt. Just above the tang is a large transverse rotating holdopen/ safety whose left side is serrated. Pushing down on the left side releases the bolt and allows the pistol to fire. In front of the cocking lever is a 3/8″ diameter serrated button that acts as a charger release. The bbl and frame are rust blued while the bolt and cocking lever are in-the-white. The safety and trigger are gray case hardened. A large rotatable lanyard loop extends from the base of the frame. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection, illustrated HBSA Journal Vol 2 No 6, illustr. TBLAP, pictured Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole, page 184, 185. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90% original blue with uniformly scattered frosting over the barrel frame and grip straps. Comparable condition, untouched small parts.  Original grips with oil darkening and bordered checkering whose color and age are consistent with the appearance of the pistol. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. An extremely unusual and historically very important prototype that could easily be the centerpiece of any early automatic pistol collection. 4-52461 LMA1 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3015

3016
$13,800.00

RARE SCHULHOF REPEATING PISTOL, SN 1.

SN 1. Cal. .320 SHORT REV. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes, both actions were performed simultaneously. In most cases, upon release, a loading bar or lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884. This version has a 4.25″ bbl with a fixed front sight and no rear sight. Serial number 1 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the forward frame. Faint British proof marks appear on the left side of the barrel and frame. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Having traveled to its final position, the trigger can be pulled to fire the gun. Only a small nudge is required to push the finger loop forward the opening being completed by spring action. Loading was accomplished through the butt into a tubular magazine channel through the butt up to the breech with ratchet feeding mechanism and secured by a sliding serrated button. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatics. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The pistol appears in-the-white and unlikely to have ever been finished. The lightly cleaned surface has largely mellowed to a pleasant gray with superficial staining. Excellent and all-original grips with coarse borderless checkering. Minimal staining and handling dings. No chips or losses. Surprisingly bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Mechanically perfect though the finger lever return spring is weak. One of the rarest repeaters in existence, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52439 LMA25 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 3016

3017
$14,375.00

UNIQUE PROTOTYPE SCHULHOF REPEATING PISTOL WITH FORWARD MAGAZINE FOR CLIP LOADING.

SN NSN.. Caliber 9mm Gasser/Kropatchek. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement to chamber the cartridge. After firing, a loading bar or lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884. This version has a 6.25″ octagonal bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Having traveled to its final position, the trigger, which is most unusually in a Schulhof pistol carried in the finger loop, is pulled automatically to fire the gun unless the loop is manipulated by placing the finger at the front outside the loop. No forward breech opening assist spring. Loading is through a forward frame extension box magazine that is brazed in place and has a curved vertical slot in the right side to accommodate the feed lever and cartridge follower. The cartridges are loaded from a stripper clip (not present) inserted from beneath the magazine box and are tensioned by the leaf spring driven feed lever, which is pivoted internally from above the loading lever. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Visser coll’n, illust. Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole p 46/47. CONDITION: The pistol is in-the-white as a prototype and unlikely to have ever been finished. The lightly cleaned surface is still quite bright with minimal oxidative etching or staining. Missing a non functional screw from the left side of the frame, lower surface, just behind the magazine extension. Original walnut grips with bordered coarse checkering. Each panel has a tiny missing chip at the upper front corner.  Bore is smooth, never having been rifled. Mechanically perfect though the finger lever return spring is weak and once opened fully, the mechanism may stick. A unique prototype variant of one of the rarest repeaters in existence, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52440 LMA26 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 3017

3018
$20,000.00

SUPERB CASED BITTNER REPEATING PISTOL, MODEL 1893.

SN 192. One of the most recognizable repeating pistols, whose production has been estimated at 3000 guns. This outstanding example has a 6” bbl with a fixed front sight. The fire blued rear sight is a cursor mounted on a ramp marked in three gradations from 50-150. The top of the chamber is marked with the eagle/3 Weipert proof mark while the right side of the frame is stamped “PATENT BITTNER” over an encircled logo containing an intertwined “GB” surmounting a “W” (Gustav Bittner, Weipert). This particular example is marked 2142.97 under the barrel, indicating that it was the 2142nd pistol proofed in the Weipert Proof House in 1897. The serial number, marked internally, was recorded as 192 by Dr. Sturgess. As true for all Bittners, the barrel is browned while the frame, sideplate, finger lever, safety and bolt cap are color case hardened. The bolt is in the white. Forend and grips are nicely checkered with blunted points as typical for this gun. Cased with full accessories in wood framed, black leather clad, green baize lined factory case with original screwdriver, brass cleaning rod/rush and grease bottle (part full). PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, pictured “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 128. CONDITION: The barrel contains 98% of its original browned finish. The untouched case hardening still retains its vivid colors under a lacquered coating with only minimal sharp edge wear and fading of the backstrap. Bright in-the white bolt and extractor show no evidence of cleaning. Original forend and grips with slight oil darkening and a few minor handling dings. A tiny chip is missing from the upper front corner of the right grip panel. Generally bright bore with strong rifling, showing corrosion in the grooves. Perfect mechanics. Excellent orig case with minor scuffs and leather losses limited to edges and corners. Lid liner with oil-stained impression of gun and accessories. The green felt is in similar condition, a small loss where in contact with the rear sight. Excellent orig oil bottle; as-new screwdriver, with fire blued shaft, excellent orig cleaning rod. No ammunition charger. This cased Bittner would be very difficult to upgrade. 4-52429 LMA135 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3018

3019
$17,250.00

RARE MANNLICHER M1894, FACTORY ENGRAVED, PRESENTATION.

SN 34. Caliber 7.6mm. Mannlicher made approximately 100 large frame M1894s in caliber 7.6mm. Most pistols, as this example, had a beavertail hammer. The rib of the barrel shroud is marked “PAT. F. v. MANNLICHER 1894.” The serial number appears on the left side of the bbl shroud and is repeated on the left side of the receiver. As true for all blowforwards, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. The pistol can be fired in either the single or double action mode. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and releasing the tension on the hammer spring using the yoked tool under the grips. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This example has been factory engraved with very fine scroll, delicately placed on each side of the frame, under the trigger guard and on the front and backstrap, highlighting the name on the backstrap “CORONEL ROBERTO A. GONI,” later Chilean Army Chief of Staff. With images from 1910 Chilean Army Commemmorative Album showing Jeneral de Division R. Goni as General Commanding the Chilean General War Department in 1910. The small parts have been fire blued and the dark wood grips finely checkered with a narrow border. Taking off the left grip and frame panel shows that the rarely encountered takedown tool, also fire blued, is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Pictured “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 246. CONDITION: Original blue, estimated at 80-85%, with cold blue touch-up, thinning and oxidation of front and backstraps. Barrel is in the white with jeweled surface over chamber. The freshened fire blue on the hammer, trigger, and barrel shroud stop shows wear and oxidation consistent with the overall appearance. Outstanding replacement grips have beautifully fitting escutcheons, no losses or chips and complement the pistol in every respect. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Extremely scarce early semiautomatic, particularly factory engraved, with historic inscription. 4-52230 LMA3 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3019

3020
$31,625.00

HISTORIC SALVATOR DORMUS M1896, AUSTRIAN MILTARY TEST PISTOL.

SN 27. Caliber 8mm. In 1891 Archduke Carl Salvator and Sir Georg Dormus collaborated to design a semiautomatic pistol that culminated in the M1896 that was tested by the Austrian military. Patented in July 1891, very shortly after the Schöberger-Laumann pistol, patented in June 1891, this was the second workable self loading pistol design to see limited production, but was designed without reference to any earlier pattern, unlike the Schönberger, which was developed from his earlier manual repeating design by Josef Laumann. According to Mötz and Schuy (Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole), approximately 50 examples were made, of which 30 were submitted in late 1896 for formal Austrian Army testing. Although not military accepted, this example has all the characteristics of one of the test guns, being the third version made with squared off base to the butt with charger exit door rather than with the rounded bag shaped butt of earlier examples. This pistol has a 5.75” bbl with a fixed front and rear sight which does not recoil on firing, the action being purely blowback. Under the barrel is a charging rod, hand-checkered on its forward surface, that moves the bolt fully rearward where it may be retained by a combination slide release/safety lever, the upper of two levers, mounted on the frame to the left of the hammer. Pushing the lever fractionally down releases the bolt; pushing it down further rotates the hammer block out of the way, allowing the dropped hammer to contact the firing pin. The small lever immediately below provides counterforce tensioning. The gun is loaded via a stripper clip and has a hinged magazine door on the butt, pivoting on the same axle used to retain the generous lanyard ring. All major components are rust blued. The hammer, trigger and magazine cover are case hardened, the bolt is in the white, and the grip escutcheons are fire blued. Large, smooth walnut grips are varnished. None of the Salvator-Dormus pistols were manufacturer marked. Some will have a serial number on the barrel behind the rear sight and a few will have an Austrian acceptance mark on the left frame. This example is numbered 27 inside the lid of the magazine cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection, pictured “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 204. CONDITION: Bright 95+% original rust blue finish with wear and a few minor mars around the muzzle cap, minor thinning and frosting of the still-strongly blued gripstraps.  The tiny metal imperfection on the backstrap is a manufacturing flaw.  Faded casehardening in contact areas.  The fire blue has faded from the grip escutcheons.  Most of the original varnish is still on the grips that have a scattering of surface dings and minor oil-related discoloration.  No chips or losses.  Very bright bore with strong rifling.  Perfect mechanics.  A very scarce and one of the earliest semiautomatic pistol designs, with a well documented military history. 4-52450 LMA9 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3020

3021
$13,800.00

HIGHLY DESIRABLE MANNLICHER M1896/03 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 264. Caliber 7.65mm. The SIG factory made relatively few M1896 pistols for Mannlicher. This standard production example has a 4.5’’ bbl fitted with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. An intertwined BP (Swiss Bernerprobe proof mark) is on the top chamber flat. The serial number 264 is repeated on the left side of the chamber, the left side of the receiver, the right side of the trigger and on the bottom of the detachable magazine. There is a large cocking lever on the right side of the frame. To operate, the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released using the cocking lever, similar in operation to a C96. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. The small serrated projection over the tang is the safety. Moving the safety up blocks the cocking lever to prevent firing. Checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Strong 98% original rust blue with no discernible fading on either the front or back strap. The body of the bolt, trigger and magazine follower have been lightly polished. Minimal oxidative change on the cocking lever, correctly in the white, and on the strawed safety. Original grips with flat checkering. Negligible dings and no cracks. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidative change. Perfect mechanics.   4-52218 LMA21 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3021

3022
$10,350.00

UNIQUE EXPERIMENTAL FRANCOTTE REPEATING PISTOL.

SN NSN. Caliber 7.65mm. Unique Francotte manual repeating pistol prototype with a ribbed 5” bbl having a drift adjustable front and rear sight. Belgian Leige proof markings are on the right side of the bbl. This all-metal pistol is loaded by depressing a button on the lower portion of the left grip, allowing it to slide down the frame, locking in place, to expose the loading area. Gentle pressure for repositioning. The small serrated lever behind the rear sight is a safety; rotating it to the left blocks the trigger bar. Clearly a toolroom experimental prototype, rife with tool marks and hand filing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Visser Collection. CONDITION: At least 90% original blue with fine freckling on the barrel and minor thinning where handled. Comparable condition fire blue front and rear sight. Heat tempered colors on the flat metal grips are commensurately faded. Strong trigger bar spring though sear engagement is somewhat erratic, likely due to gummed internals. Dark bore with shallow rifling and considerable corrosion. An extremely rare Francotte pistol prototype, the only one known to this cataloger. 4-52430 LMA27 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3022

3023
$7,475.00

SCARCE COUNET PATENT REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 1278. Caliber 9mm Counet. Extremely scarce manual repeater pistol with a 6.65” octagonal bbl with a fixed front sight and fixed, screwed in place, rear sight. The left side of the barrel, just in front of the receiver, has Belgium proofs. “PH Counet” is marked on the left side of the receiver along with the number “38” (possibly the caliber, .38” Short Revolver). In this same field, on the both the barrel and receiver, is a series of Crown/V British proofs. There are no other markings on the pistol, other than the serial number 1278, marked on the butt by the lanyard ring, and the number 3313 struck on the adjacent surface of the left grip panel. The curved, serrated lever behind the receiver depresses the magazine follower when moved forward. The larger vertical bar, mounted on the right side of the receiver, serves to retain the loaded cartridges. Once the finger lever is fully retracted, the firing pin is released by depressing the small bar mounted to the forward face that extends from the right side. The barrel and receiver are rust blued. Many of the smaller components, originally in-the-white or thinly nickled, now appear as a pleasant gray. Wood panels are checkered and bordered. A prominent and swiveling case-hardened lanyard loop is mounted on the butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Visser collection. CONDITION: 95-97% original rust blue with small scattered flecks of oxidation, principally on the backstrap. Minimal sharp edge use-related wear.  Comparable condition small parts. Dark grips with scattered dings, the left panel having a small bruises near the grip screw. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. Mechanically perfect. 4-52434 LMA28 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3023

3024
$2,875.00

UNIQUE AND FINELY MADE REPEATING PISTOL, BELGIAN.

SN NVN. Caliber 7.5mm. This small, very well made and attractive repeater , manufacturer unknown, has a 4” barrel with a drift adjustable bead front sight and a grooved rear sight that appears on the under surface of the dust cover. The design is quite interesting. When the dust cover is secured in place by its spring loaded plunger, it acts as a safety, with an internal stop that prevents the bolt from moving forward. Flipping open the cover exposes a groove on its inner surface-the rear sight. Pulling the trigger closes the bolt and, when fully closed, releases the firing pin. As the bolt is retracted, two spring loaded ejectors, that externally appear as the strawed bars on each side of the chamber, expel the cartridge from the chamber. The only marking is a series of Belgian proofs, faintly struck on the right side of the barrel. All major components are rust blued, the ejectors and trigger are strawed, the bolt is in-the-white and the sideplate and grip screws are fire blued. Grip panels are smooth walnut. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: A nearly as-new restoration with perfectly sharp planes and correct contouring. The fire blue and straw is outstanding. The only suggestion of restoration is the very fine pitting on each side of the front sight and some minor disturbances on the barrel whose proofs are partially effaced. Grips have been restored with the same care, the left panel having a small chip just behind the trigger guard. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild erosion. Perfect mechanics. A beautiful, early repeater that appears nearly new. 4-52445 LMA12 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3024

3025
$37,375.00

SUPERB EARLY DWM BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES AND FOUR MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1919. 7-1/2″ Cal. 7.65 mm Borchardt bbl with integral blade front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BUG” proofs on toggle assembly and left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT. / DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN. / BERLIN.” on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips with border. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Four orig magazines with matching SN, one having a stop after the number (1919.) indicating it to be the original magazine to the gun, those without the stop being the spares. With orig correctly (for DWM) unnumbered shoulder stock with attached holster, unnumbered cheekpiece, sling, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning holdopen which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle, screw driver with two blades, two punches, and brass cleaning rod. Gun, holster/stock and accessories in orig black leather case with nickel plated fittings, brass studs on corners and leather handle. Compartmentalized green felt lined interior. This gun is featured on pp. 133 and 137 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig bright blue with light wear on sharp edges. Fire blued parts are bright with minor wear. Orig straw is 90%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with some minor indentations on lower border of left hand grip. Magazines are in near new condition with very little wear. Stock is excellent with very little wear on orig wood finish. Blue on metal parts is bright with light wear on corners. Holster is excellent with solid structure and light surface cracking overall. Attaching straps are cracked and flaking. Fire blued screws look beautiful with almost no wear. Cheeckpiece appears almost new with beautiful finish, bright fire blue and proper patina on brass. Dummy mag is in excellent condition with orig finish on wood and proper patina on brass. Screwdriver has some dents and dings on wood handle and minor wear on blades and punches. Brass rod has little wear with orig patina and a few areas of verdigris. Exterior of case has scuffs, scrapes and a couple cracks on top. Fittings are excellent. Key is missing. Interior felt is very good with a few areas of decay. Stud on small compartment lid is missing. Structure is solid. 4-52099 BWS135 (30,000-55,000) – Lot 3025

3026
$18,500.00

UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL UNNUMBERED & UNPROOFED FACTORY TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUDWIG LOEWE/DWM BORCHARDT.

SN NSN. 7-1/2″ 7.65 mm Cal Borchardt bbl with unique barleycorn front sight. “WAFFENFABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN” above chamber. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT.” on right receiver. No other markings, proofs or numbers are visible. Borchardt toggle with toggle lock. Checkered walnut grips with wide border. Proper magazine with no marks or numbers. This gun has a Loewe Barrel/toggle/receiver assembly and DWM frame with simplified DWM machining with no numbers or proofs. Prototype made during transition from the original Loewe batch of ~1000 pistols to new production by DWM ca. 1897/8. The magazine is possibly unique in not having the standard PATENT marking of production magazines stamped into the left body recess. This gun is featured on p. 121, 128 and 137 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered light scratches and fading with light corrosion on grip straps. Retains 40% orig straw on appropriate parts. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with light wear and a few minor dings and dents to checkering and borders. Magazine has corrosion on body and minor dents to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52108 BWS134 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3026

3027
$40,250.00

OUTSTANDING AND VERY RARE SCHWARTZLOSE M1898 STANDART PISTOL, 8 SHOT LONG GRIP VARIANT.

SN 202. Despite their antique status, Schwartzlose pistols have the look of a modern gun. Many were reportedly shipped to Russia or were used hard and put away wet. Only a handful remain in pristine, original form. This pistol has a 6.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a vertically adjustable rear sight whose elevation is adjusted using a serrated and cammed wheel marked 1-5. The rear of the barrel is Crown U proof marked, which is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the upper bolt housing, just behind the rear sight. The serial number 202 is marked on the left side of the frame and repeated on the back of the bolt, on the left side of the trigger (02), on the back of the firing pin (02) and on the bottom of the magazine. The barrel, bolt, frame and magazine are blued. The rear sight and elevating wheel are fire blued, while the trigger, slide release, takedown lever, firing pin and magazine release are brightly polished and in-the-white. Grips are heavily varnished and deeply cut with fine, carefully bordered checkering. Unlike most Schwartzlose pistols that are 6-shot, this is one was made for an 8-shot magazine, one of less than a handful of this variant known. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Schwartzloses are finished with a different, blacker “blue” than most pistols; similar to the Black Army M1911s but with a better polish. When untouched, the finish is so dark it almost looks like black paint. This gun is one of the few whose finish still has that hue. There is minimal sharp edge wear and a scattering of faded spotting, largely on the right side of the frame, the frontstrap and backstrap. In all, the gun retains at least 95% of its original bright blue. The same condition applies to all the small parts and the grips that retain virtually all their original varnish and crisp checkering. The magazine still has the vast majority of its blue except for the contact area along the back spine and fading of the floorplate. Perfect bore and perfect mechanics. One of the best long frame Schwartzloses extant. 4-52232 LMA5 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3027

3028
$37,375.00

SUPER RARE M1896 SILVERMAN-MAXIM PROTOTYPE PISTOL.

SN NSN. Caliber .455 Webley Mk I Revolver. Although Hiram Maxim is best known as inventor of the machine gun and for his suppressors, he also collaborated with Louis Silverman, his long term assistant and then Superintendent of the Maxim-Nordenfeldt Machine Gun Factory, to make a handful of semiautomatic pistols, patented in 1896 (British Pat 29836/1896), distinguished by their modern, 45° angled grip (the first pistol with such an ergonomically angled grip) and extremely simple construction, having only some 16 components. According to the consigner, this gun is just one of three known examples and has a unique .455 Revolver chambering. It has a 7.2” round bbl and a fixed front sight. The fixed rear sight is integral to a sliding cover attached to the bolt, much in the way of the numbered Bergmann pistols. There are no markings or serial number on the gun whose receiver has no gas port to vent gas from split cases, nor the bolt friction retarding spring of other known examples. At the rear is a cocking knob that retracts the bolt and serves as a cocking indicator. The front of the trigger is checkered and the grips are vulcanized rubber with smooth surfaces. The left panel has been milled with four cartridge indicator slots. There is a large lanyard ring at the base of the front strap. The magazine is retained by a spring mounted at the rear of the backstrap. Walls are open to enhance viewing. To facilitate withdrawal, there is a checkered knob on each side of the forward base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Dinely collection, illustr. HBSA Journal Vol 2 No 6, illustr. TBLAP. CONDITION: Excellent original condition. Smooth metal surfaces, that were never blued, are now pleasantly toned with a near uniform patina. Smooth hard rubber grips with minimal handling marks. Tiny chip missing from the top of the right panel. Magazine, largely protected from the elements, shows much less oxidative patina than the pistol. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal corrosion. Perfect mechanics. Extraordinarily rare semiautomatic pistol whose historic designer is familiar to every firearms collector. 4-52462 LMA7 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3028

3029
$24,150.00

BERGMANN M1897 CARBINE, No 5, WITH CORRECT SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 493. Caliber: 7.8mm. Bergmann made approximately 1,000 M1897s. During its production there ensued a number of variations, the carbine subtype being amongst the rarest. Although most M1897s were sold with a leather covered shoulder stock, the true long barrel pistol carbines were equipped with a solid butt stock that attached to the frame using a standard lug. This example has a standard length 13.5’’ barrel whose shroud is affixed with a drift adjustable front sight. The rear sight is graded from 1-1000 meters with gradations of 1,3,5,7,9,1000. As is typical for the Bergmann M1897s, a sliding cover is attached to the bolt. The cover is inscribed “KARABINER BERGMANN, PATENT BREVETE S.G.D.G.”. The left side of the frame is marked with a Crown-U, just above the trigger guard, while the right side of the frame is marked with the serial number 493. Each side of the magazine well is drilled with five visualization holes that are repeated in the body of the magazine whose base is numbered “330”. The hammer, trigger, magazine release button/retainer and bbl shroud locking lever are strawed while the safety retainer, safety extractor and hammer interrupter are fired blue. Hard rubber grips are embossed with a scriptic “B” and finely checkered with a thin border. The unnumbered stock, made from highly figured burl walnut, has an unnumbered lug retained by two screws. As correct for this carbine, sling swivels are mounted under the barrel shroud and on the butt stock. PROVENANCE: Ex R.K. Wilson collection, illustrated in TBLAP. Ex-Visser collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 50% original blue with considerable toning and some cold blue touchup. All the strawed parts except the shroud locking lever have been reheated for enhanced color. The same is true for fire blue on the safety stop and safety. Ill fitting hard rubber grips are likely replacements, albeit made by Bergmann, the left panel having a small chip in the bottom rear corner. Mismatched magazine retains 70% rust blue. Nicely fitting stock has been refinished and the lug serial number, customarily placed on the outer surface on the lower arm, has been removed. Horn butt plate, secured with two screws, showing minimal loss. The bolt return spring is sluggish, requiring an assist for full closure. Mechanics otherwise perfect. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal corrosion. An exceptionally rare Bergmann M1897 that is seldom offered for sale. 4-52047 LMA8 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3029

3030
$11,500.00

HIGHLY DESIRABLE BERGMANN M1897 WITH TARGET GRIPS.

SN 96. Bergmann made approximately 1,000 M1897 pistols. This example has a 3″ bbl whose shroud is affixed with a drift adjustable front sight. The rear sight is graded from 100-1000 meters with gradations of 1,3,5,7,9,1000. As is typical for the numbered Bergmanns, a sliding cover is attached to the bolt and marked “PISTOLET BERGMANN/ PATENT BREVETE S.G.D.G.”. A Crown-U is marked on the left frame and on the back of the bolt while the serial number was applied to the right frame just above the cutout for the trigger guard. The magazine well has five indicator holes as is the corresponding extended magazine whose base is numbered. When manufactured, the hammer, safety stop, trigger, magazine release, and the bbl shroud stop lever were strawed while the extractor, rear sight, and safety were fire blued. Special finely-checkered walnut grips over a black hard vulcanized rubber base that reaches the bottom of the frame. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Dinely Collection, Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: 95% original rust blue. Comparable condition fire blue on the extractor with fading of the strawed take-down lever. The temper colors on all the other small parts have faded to a gray, excepting the rear sight whose oxidation and discoloration suggests replacement. Comparable condition grips with blunted checkering and scattered dings. No splits or losses. Bright, mirror bore with sharp rifling and minimal erosion. Although the bolt return spring is sluggish, the rest of the mechanics are perfect. 4-52211 LMA19 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3030

3031
$14,375.00

OUTSTANDING BERGMANN M1896, NUMBER 3, WITH RARE SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 2805. Caliber 6.5mm Bergmann. This is a late example of a M1896 #3 semiautomatic pistol as produced by V C Schilling for the Bergmann company with extractor and a contoured backstrap. Chambered for the 6.5mm Bergmann grooved cartridge. Theodor Bergman was an early pioneer in the development of European semiautomatic pistols in the late early 1890s and early 1900s. His early models were of distinctive design and had a silhouette that would never be confused with a competitor. Loading was accomplished by rotating down the magazine sideplate and inserting a tin-plate charger of cartridges from the side. This particular pistol has a 4.5″ bbl, a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight integral to the bolt that is affixed to a sliding cover over the ejection port. The screw-in bbl is marked 278 (bore caliber) on the left side. Adjacent to this number is the Crown U marking that is repeated on the left side of the chamber. The left receiver, with long flutes and a contoured grip, is marked “Patent Brevete S.G.D.G.”. The serial number 2805 appears on the right side of the receiver, just below the flute. In the center of the sideplate is the Bergmann factory logo featuring a miner surmounted by the words “Gaggenau” and over V.C.S. Suhl. In this case, V.C.S. were the initials for V. Charles Schilling, who made the pistols for Bergmann and Suhl, which was the location. Attached to the sideplate is a rare example of an open staple used to secure a shoulder stock lug. Walnut grips are finely checkered without a border and without a logo. Accompanying this pistol is an extremely scarce, orig leather covered shoulder stock whose studded flap is secured by a single strap. A spare charger pouch is on the front of the stock and a brass cleaning rod is retained in an open compartment along the spine. A spring loaded plunger allows the lug to slip through and secure the sideplate staple. There are no markings on either the leather or lug. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: Bright 98+% original rust blue finish with minimal frosting of the backstrap. The hammer and trigger retain 80-90% of their original straw and the safety has at least 90% original fire blue. Excellent original grips with the left panel missing a small chip at the upper corner. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. The shoulder stock shows considerable wear and crazing with stitch separation. The front face of the charger pocket has completely separated from its base and its leather border is retained by less than 50% of the orig stitching. Moderate losses and tears involve the lid strap and a small collar is missing from the base of the stock lug that is mechanically perfect. Orig cleaning rod is covered by considerable vertigris. An unusually nice Bergmann, particularly attractive with the rarely encountered and highly desirable shoulder stock.   4-52045 LMA121 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3031

3032
$11,500.00

SCARCE BERGMANN M1896, NUMBER 4, CALIBER 8mm BERGMANN.

SN 2761. Caliber 8mm Bergmann. This is an unusual M1896 #4 semiautomatic pistol as produced by V C Shilling for the Bergmann company with extractor and contoured backstrap. Theodor Bergman was an early pioneer in the development of European semiautomatic pistols in the late 1890s and early 1900s. His early models were of distinctive design and had a silhouette that would never be confused with a competitor. Loading was accomplished by rotating down the magazine sideplate and inserting a strip charger of cartridges from the side. This pistol has a 4 3/8″ bbl, a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight integral to the bolt that is affixed to a sliding cover over the ejection port. The screwed in bbl is marked 156/14 (bore caliber) on the left side. Adjacent to this number is the Crown U proof marking that is repeated on the left side of the chamber. The left receiver, with long flutes, is marked “Patent Brevete S.G.D.G.”. The serial number 2761 appears on the right side of the receiver, just below the flute. In the center of the sideplate is the Bergmann factory logo featuring a miner surmounted by the words “Gaggenau” and over V.C.S. Suhl. In this case, V.C.S. was the initials for V. Charles Schilling, who made the pistols for Bergmann and Suhl, which was the location. Walnut grips are finely checkered without a border and without a logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original finish, estimated at 70-80%, with most fading around the barrel and front and backstraps that have largely mellowed to a pleasant patina. Hammer, trigger and safety stop are all original with fading straw ranging from 25-50%. Comparable condition fire blue on safety lever. Original grips, oil darkened, with blunted checkering but no chips or losses. Dull bore with shallow rifling and oxidative etching. Perfect mechanics. Production of the M1896 No.4 is usually estimated at 200 pistols, clearly one of the rarer Bergmann pistols. 4-52208 LMA4 (5,500-8,000) – Lot 3032

3033
$8,050.00

BERGMANN M1896, NUMBER 3, NICKEL FINISH.

SN 3072. This is a late example of a M1896 #3 semiautomatic pistol as produced for the Bergmann company with extractor and contoured backstrap. Chambered for the 6.5mm Bergmann grooved cartridge. Theodor Bergman was an early pioneer in the development of European semiautomatic pistols in the late 1890s and early 1900s. His early models were of distinctive design and had a silhouette that would never be confused with a competitor. All of the Number 2s, 3s, and 4s, had an integral magazine that was loaded by rotating down the magazine sideplate and inserting a strip of cartridges from the side. This particular pistol has a 4.5″ bbl, a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight integral to the bolt that is afixed to a sliding cover over the ejection port. The lugged bbl is bore gauge marked 278 on the left side. Adjacent to this number is the Crown U proof marking that is repeated on the left side of the chamber. The left receiver, with short flutes and a contoured grip, is marked “Patent Brevete S.G.D.G.”. The serial number 3072 appears on the right side of the receiver, just below the flute. In the center of the sideplate is the Bergmann factory logo featuring a miner surmounted by the words “Gaggenau” and over V.C.S. Suhl. V.C.S. were the initials for V. Charles Schilling, who made the pistols for Bergmann in Suhl, which was their location. Matching walnut grips are finely checkered without a border and without a logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Factory original special order nickel plated finish. While there was only minimal buffing to prepare for plating, the Crown/U markings are only faintly discernible. Internal parts show no such polishing, the nickel being applied to the fresh machined components without further preparation. The Bergmann logo remains very sharply struck.  Early peeling on front and back strap. Original straw on hammer (90%) and trigger (30%). Original fire blue on safety (90%). Dull bore with very shallow rifling and moderate corrosion. Mechanically perfect. 4-52206 LMA23 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3033

3034
$41,300.00

VERY EARLY EXPERIMENTAL MAUSER STEP-BARREL CONEHAMMER C96 CARBINE FROM KING FAROUK OF EGYPT’S COLLECTION.

SN NSN. Extraordinary experimental C96 carbine, unmarked, unnumbered and in-the-white, whose generally oversized dimensions differ in every respect from production guns. This example has a 19.5” bbl, proofed on the lower surface, with a fixed front sight and a graduated but unmarked rear sight whose height is adjustable by a cursor, centrally recessed to expose the center of the sight bar. Curiously, the sight bar markings are repeated on the lower surface of the bar. As found in a number of experimental carbines, the chamber is round, rather than octagonal, and measures 1” in length. Barrel extension rib is solid and the firing fin is secured by a separate strawed retainer. The subframe assembly is 1/2” longer than usual with a different milling pattern that has no recesses in its rearmost portion. The safety, of later form, has a solid head. Corresponding to the enlarged subframe dimensions, the transfer bar is longer than usual, the sear is more acutely angled with a broader engagement surface, and the two-lug locking block is correspondingly more robust. Even the hammer is different, having an usually broad shaft. These components are all housed in a long, flatside frame whose length is 6.75” (corresponding dimension on a standard gun is 5 5/8”) and interdigitates with the floorplate as per a standard pistol. The magazine follower is longer than usual and the follower spring more robust. The carbine attaches to the stock via a squared lug measuring 2.5” (H) x 2 5/8” (V) and is secured by a spring loaded plunger button whose checkered head protrudes from the left side. Two screws, one on each side, attach the lug to the hollowed stock, made from two pieces of walnut-stained birch, whose lid hinges on the left side. There is no provision for a tensioning spring inside the lid that snaps closed securely. Due to wood swelling, the carbine cannot enter the stock sufficiently to allow lid closure. This was a ballistic test gun, firing data for the longer cartridge with a 1.5 gm load (cf standard C96 load of 0.5 gm) being given in Wille, “Mauser Selbstalader”, Versuch 8, 1896. Chamber casting shows the cartridge case, which is otherwise unknown, to have been 44 mm long, with straight tapered body and minimal shoulder. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection, ex-Fred Datig, ex-King Farouk of Egypt’s collection. illustr. Schroeder, “System Mauser” p181, TBLAP. CONDITION: The Carbine is all in-the-white (except for the strawed firing pin retainer) and remains as bright, lightly cleaned metal, with sharp edges, expected machine tool marks and only minimal staining. The same holds true for the stock lug, hinge and other stock fixtures. The wood is a replacement made by the Mauserwerke in the 1960s for Henk Visser when he was their sales director and owned the gun, being birch rather than walnut, and made from two pieces. Bright, mirror-like bore with strong rifling. Perfect fit of carbine to stock lug and perfect mechanics. A truly extraordinary, one-of-a kind Conehammer carbine whose rarity and charisma would be the pride of any collector. 4-52078 LMA14 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3034

3035
$74,750.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: The caliber is 7.63 Mauser not mentioned in the catalog.

EXTRAORDINARY LONDON RETAILER CASED MAUSER C96 “SYSTEM MAUSER” STEP BARREL, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 189. Mauser made fewer than 200 step barrel C96s with most numbered in the serial range 1-200. This 10 shot example has a 5.5” barrel with a fixed front sight and a pinned 1-10 rear sight. “System Mauser” is hand inscribed over the chamber that has been struck with a large Crown/U proof on the left side. Externally the serial number is repeated on the firing pin retainer and in large hand inscribed numerals on the backstrap over the stock slot. The extractor, bolt stop, cursor/rear sight, firing pin retainer, safety and grip screw are fire blued. The trigger is strawed while the hammer and subframe are gray case hardened. Extensive disassembly shows all matching parts including the grips. This gun has several unusual features. Unlike other System Mauser pistols that have an open rear recess on the left side of the frame, this gun has the raised island typical of later guns. Another unusual feature relates to the grips. Most step barrel guns have checkered grips. As production shifted to the tapered chamber, Mauser changed the grips to serrated panels, whereby the serrations were perpendicular to the grip axis. The serrations on these grips, unquestionably factory original, angle upward to parallel the barrel axis. The matching stock has a unique long neck and lug, unique to the early guns, that has a narrower-than-usual upper arm and a broader-than-usual lower arm. The matching number is hand inscribed on the fire blued lid hinge. A transitional feature relates to the lid release. The earliest step barrel guns were sold with a reverse opening stock whose lid latch incorporated only a narrow button. The button on this stock has the fuller, checkered form as subsequently became standard. The gun, stock and original Putzstock come in a full leather bound oak presentation case lined in red felt with Cogswell and Harrison London trade label on inner lid, compartmentalized for ammo boxes (not present) and an early developmental “fat” Putzstock. Case lid embossed in black “F.R.S”, the original owner being Frederick Richard Simms, 1863 – 1944, British engineer, founder of the UK Daimler Motor Syndicate, collaborator with Gottlieb Daimler in early motor car development, founder of UK Royal Automobile Club, designer of first armoured “car”, the Motor Scout, an 1899 DeDion quadricycle mounting a Maxim gum with armour shield, etc. etc. PROVENANCE: F. R. Simms family, Sotheby’s, London sale Dec 1988, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Stunning 99% bright original blue with negligible loss along the leading edge of the floorplate and on the backstrap where in contact with the stock lug. Same extraordinary condition applies to the fire blued small parts and strawed trigger. Numbered grips (both penciled and stamped-standard for these guns) retain virtually all the original varnish with minor handling marks. Perfect bore and mechanics. Exceptionally nice and all original and matching stock, no staining, cracks or losses, with vivid fire blued lug and hinge. Crisp case shows only minimal internal staining and few external dings. This British cased set is undoubtedly the best stepped barrel System Mauser rig in existence, an antique whose attraction and unique provenance should transcend the gun collecting community. 4-52102 LMA136 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 3035

3036
$38,750.00

HIGHLY CHARISMATIC MAUSER 20-SHOT CONEHAMMER WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 748. Caliber 7.63mm. One of just a handful of early 20-shot Conehammer pistols, with a non-reinforced barrel extension, in a very well established and narrow serial range clustered around 74X. This gun has a 5.5″ bbl and a pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual Mauser address on the chamber. Crown U mark on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right. The only marking on the frame is the serial number on the backstrap just below the locking lever. Standard Conehammer features include a bolt with a long extractor and an independently secured firing pin. Detailed disassembly shows all matching numbers (including the firing pin) and grips with peanut-recesses, each marked with the full serial number of the gun along with an “H” inspector marking. Broken lanyard ring. Accompanied by an original stock with a matching lug that has the original narrow plunger. PROVENANCE: Ex- Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Untouched Mauser 20-shot with approximately 95% original blue beginning to tone, particularly on the front and back strap. Comparable aging involves the fire-blued parts, the hammer, and trigger. Generally bright bore; strong rifling with mild oxidative loss. Original grips with well delineated serrations whose wear is commensurate with the balance of the gun. Original shoulder stock whose left side has been relieved to improve accessibility. Body has two hairline cracks along spine: one measures 5-1/2″, the other (repaired) measures 4″. Orig lug with appropriate toning is correctly numbered 748 on the front face. Comparable discoloration of lid hinge, no suggestion of any touchup or enhancement. An all-matching 20-shot rig, one of the earliest and most desirable ensembles assembled by Mauser. 4-52079 LMA137 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3036

3037
$10,350.00

MAUSER C96, CONEHAMMER WITH AMERICAN EAGLE MARKING, STOCK, CASE.

SN 2364. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Conehammer with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown U mark on left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. A factory applied American eagle, identical to the American eagle applied to the chambers of Parabellum pistols, is on the raised island on the left side of the frame. Only a few other C96s have been noted with this marking. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the rear sight assembly, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, bolt, firing pin, subframe and associated components, locking block, bbl extension, trigger, follower, floorplate and each grip panel. Accompanied by an impressive wooden case whose escutcheon inlaid lid is lined in silk marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/Aktiengesellschaft/OBERNDORF/a. Neckar/(Deutsches Reich).” The base of the case is partitioned for the pistol, stock, and accessories. The Conehammer stock has a lid with a single notch for the safety and an unnumbered lug. Included in the case is an original Putzstock. There are no ammo boxes nor is there a spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% blue with slight fading of bbl, magazine well, and front and backstrap. Orig, comparable condition, fire blue on the small parts and oxidative freckling on the trigger. Grips with much orig varnish and deep serrations with a scattering of dings. No chips or losses. Bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidative loss. Perfect mechanics. The Conehammer stock has a crack along the upper ridge that has been neatly repaired. Surface discoloration and a series of holes reflect a previous encircling band. The hinge with lanyard loop has largely transitioned to a patina as has the unnumbered lug. Factory orig Putzstock with grip retaining most orig varnish and numerous surface dings. Mild patina on exposed metal surfaces. 4-52172 LMA105 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 3037

3038
$14,160.00

RARE C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, TAPERED BARREL, FIXED SIGHT.

SN 275. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made about 200 System Mauser guns, with a tapered bbl. This example has a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed rear sight and a thin front and back strap. One of the first C96s to have grooved rails and hollowed grips. “System Mauser” is hand scribed engraved on top of the chamber. Large Crown/U on the left side of the chamber flat; no markings on the right side. The frame is externally devoid of markings. Backstrap is thin, never having been slotted for a shoulder stock. Disassembly shows all components numbered 275, including the firing pin and grips whose markings are entirely original. Bright bore with sharply defined rifling and minimal oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 60% original condition with general fading, particularly on the left side of the pistol. Comparable condition fire blue on extractor and firing pin retainer. Appropriate oxidative etching on hammer, trigger, grip screw, and lanyard ring. A very rare, all-matching System Mauser whose unique features would make it special to any collection. 4-53004 LMA16 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3038

3039
$5,750.00

VERY RARE MAUSER C96, LATE STEP BARREL CONEHAMMER, STANDARD ADDRESS.

SN 443. Cal. 7.63mm. Step bbl Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, fixed front sight and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Unlike most step bbl pistols, this one has a stamped 3-line address “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N” on the chamber. Large Crown/U mark on the left side of the bbl extension. Early frame with a large open island on left rear panel, rounded frontstrap, and large hand inscribed SN over the stock slot. Long extractor and early firing pin with separate retainer. Lanyard extension and ring removed. Serrated wood grips. Matching SNs on bbl extension, sight assembly, bolt, firing pin retainer, components of subframe assembly, trigger, locking block, follower and floorplate. Unnumbered firing pin a likely replacement. Frozen screw did not permit removal of grip panels. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original blue, estimated at 10-20%, has largely toned to a mellow brown patina with superficial erosion, particularly above the grip panels and on the front and backstrap. 80% freshened fire blue on extractor; the fire blue on most other components has transitioned to a grey/brown, as has the trigger. Orig grips with dark oil staining and scattered dings, no chips or losses. Bore with very shallow rifling and etched oxidation. Mechanically perfect. One of very few step bbl Conehammers, assembled at a later date, with standard chamber marking. 4-53006 LMA101 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3039

3040
$5,750.00

MAUSER C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, 6-SHOT WITH FIXED SIGHT AND NO STOCK SLOT.

SN 264. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce System Mauser with tapered chamber, 4-5/8″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. 6-shot frame with a narrow backstrap that was never slotted for a shoulder stock. “SYSTEM MAUSER” on top of chamber. No other external markings. The rear sight has been welded, recontoured and renotched. The bolt of this reblued pistol is missing the long extractor. Bolt stop, firing pin retainer and firing pin are replacements. All small parts, even including the hammer, subframe and trigger, are salt blued. Disassembly shows matching bbl extension, locking block, subframe and all associated components, follower, floorplate, trigger and both grip panels that are also “B” inspector marked. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90-95% salt blue over buffed surfaces. Oxidative etching remains in frame recesses. Considerable thinning of front and backstraps that are now largely grey. Expected wear to orig grip panels whose serrations are shallow. Bore with strong rifling amidst moderate corrosion. Perfect mechanics. 4-53005 LMA102 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3040

3040a
$3,565.00

MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, TEN SHOT, LATE REWORK.

SN 7059. Caliber 7.63mm. Very few Conehammers were reworked by Mauser in the 1930s. This gun has a 5.5 inch barrel and a pinned 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown/U mark on the left side of the barrel extension; antler proof on the right side. Unusual in having solid rails as usually found on the late M1930 Commercials. The full serial number is externally repeated on the rear sight bar, the sight cursor, the firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer, and the back of the frame just below the locking lever. Extensive disassembly shows all matching parts including the firing pin, all small subframe components (except unnumbered sear-that is correct) locking block, follower, floorplate, and grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright salt blue with minimal sharp edge and high point wear. Flat surface planes and sharp edges as to be expected from a factory rework. Non-factory fire blue on the extractor and bolt stop. All other fire blued parts retain their original finish with wear appropriate to an 80-90% pistol. Bright, in the white trigger and grayed case-hardened hammer. Original grips have been revarnished. Dull bore with shallow rifling amidst moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. A very unusual Conehammer rework. 4-53008 LMA18 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3040a

3040b
$14,375.00

MAUSER C96 LARGE RING FLATSIDE CUTAWAY, SN 1.

SN 1. Cal. 7.63mm. Factory Flatside Cutaway with 5-1/2″ bbl, having fixed front sight and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor (missing) and single lug firing pin. Standard chamber markings and inspector markings under bbl. No Crown U marking or antler proof on bbl extension. SN 1 on sight bar, cursor, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin, hammer, subframe components including transfer bar and sear, floorplate, magazine follower and frame. Orig fire blue on small parts except trigger that is correctly strawed. No grips. Lanyard ring present. The bbl extension and frame have been generously cut away to show all functioning components. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95-97% orig blue with thinning on bbl and a few small spots of erosion on the right side. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Lanyard ring with slight separation. Mirror bore with sharp rifling and no discernible erosion. Perfect mechanics. Orig finish coupled with absent bbl extension markings support this C96 as being a factory Cutaway, possibly assembled as a demonstration unit in concert with the Italian Navy contract. One of very few factory C96 Cutaways. 4-53289 LMA125 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3040b

3040c
$7,080.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING PATENT MODEL FLATSIDE #296.

SN 296. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce Patent model Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address. Large Crown U on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right. Long extractor, separately retained firing pin, and earliest type safety. The left side of the frame is marked in large, hand inscribed letters “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/NECKAR/PATENT. MOD. 1900.” Fire blued small parts except strawed trigger. Disassembly shows all matching components (excepting grips) with the full or partial SN having been applied to the sight assembly, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin retainer, firing pin, the subframe and associated components, locking block, follower and floorplate. Replaced grips (left panel #488; right panel #418) have been revarnished and the grip screw has been retreated to a bright fire blue. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80-90% orig blue with fading and areas of early patina, particularly on front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire blued small parts and strawed trigger. 60% of the revarnish remains on the grips that show scattered dings and some superficial losses. No cracks. Dull bore with easily discernible rifling and moderate oxidation in grooves. Perfect mechanics. 4-53014 LMA111 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 3040c

3040d
$9,440.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: The caliber is 30 Mauser not mentioned in the catalog.

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR LARGE RING BOLO WITH FLORAL GRIPS AND MATCHING STOCK.

SN 29300. Pre-war Large Ring Bolo with 4″ bbl, having fixed sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Bolt with long extractor and single lug firing pin. Usual address on top of chamber, Full SN on left chamber flat. Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension; antler proof on right side. Frame with standard 2-line address on right side. Small parts fire blued except trigger that is strawed. Hard rubber floral grips. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the bbl extension, sight bar, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block, floorplate, follower and grip panels (hand inscribed with a “K” and the full SN). Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by orig factory matching stock. Exact pistol was mentioned in the Wesley Richards Register, page 70, copy provided by consignor, that shows this pistol as having been received on May 25, 1901 and sold to the Army and Navy Society on June 14, 1901. An exceptional Large Ring Pre-war Bolo rig with well documented provenance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Dinely Collection. CONDITION: 98-99% bright factory orig rust blue with congealed oil in the recesses around the bolt stop. Minor freckling on frontstrap. Wear on backstrap corresponds to stock attachment. Orig fire blue on extractor, cursor and bolt stop with freckled oxidative loss bringing condition to 90-93%. Comparable condition straw on trigger. Hard rubber grips with negligible handling wear. Mirror bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. Matching stock with most orig varnish and mildewed spotting. Single 3-1/2″ hairline crack extends along the lower spine. Hinge with lanyard loop has 80-90% orig temper blue with moderate oxidative spotting. Comparable condition lug whose upper arm is covered with congealed oil, likely responsible for much of the brown toning. 4-52082 LMA126 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3040d

3040e
$2,530.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, LARGE RING SHALLOW MILLED.

SN 32512. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard large ring shallow milled C96 with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the full SN on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U marking on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right side. 2-line “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR” on the right side of frame. Small parts fire blued excepting a strawed trigger. Serrated wood panels. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows the gun to be fully matching, including the follower, floorplate, firing pin, subframe components, locking block and each of the orig and fully numbered grip panels. PROVENANCE: Exact pistol was recorded in the Wesley Richards Register page 86, copy provided by consignor, that shows this pistol as having been received on January 28, 1903 and sold to S. Hadland. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 50-60% orig blue with moderate wear and patina involving most of the magazine well and front and backstrap. 50% fire blue on the extractor, cursor and bolt stop. Comparable condition straw on trigger. Grips retain 30% orig varnish with staining and scattered dings. No chips or losses. Orig lanyard ring. Bore with shallow rifling and extensive oxidative freckling. Perfect mechanics. 4-52132 LMA104 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3040e

3041
$5,900.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, EARLY SMALL RING WITH LONG EXTRACTOR, 9MM EXPORT.

SN 50001. Cal. 9mm Export. Early Small Ring C96 with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. No chamber marking as noted on several other closely serialed C96s. Full SN on left chamber flat. Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension; no marking on the right side. Frame with standard 2-line legend on the right side. Bolt has a long extractor but the later 2-lug firing pin. Fire blued small parts with strawed trigger. Wood grips with fine grooves. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows all matching numbers (except the grips) including the rear sight, firing pin, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, locking block, follower and floorplate. Each grip panel is numbered “557”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: 90-95% orig blue, uniform wear, with scattered dings and small oxidative patches. Front strap has largely mellowed to a patina. Extractor has 40% orig fire blue, the rest having transitioned to a grey. 95% orig fire blue on the rear sight assembly, bolt stop and safety. Comparable orig straw on trigger. Well fitting but dark grips with faint superficial dings and a few losses. Bore is mirror bright with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. 4-53023 LMA106 (2,750-4,500) – Lot 3041

3042
$4,130.00

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, FRENCH RETAILER MARKING, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 81379. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard Mauser Pre-War Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual address on top of chamber. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small Crown U on left side of bbl extension; no marking on the right side. The top of the bbl is retailer marked “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne.” Standard 2-Line Mauser legend on the right side of the frame. Fire blued small parts excepting strawed trigger. Disassembly shows all matching numbers or blank inspected parts as correct for the variation. Matching numbers include the bbl extension, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block, floorplate and grips. No lanyard ring. Finely serrated wood panels. Accompanied by orig, factory matching stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90% orig blue with some careful touch up of the bbl. Faint scattered oxidative flecking on both sides of the frame with more advanced patina involving the front and back straps. Small parts with near excellent orig fire blue and straw. Grips retain much of their orig varnish with a scattering of superficial dings and negligible losses. Dull bore with easily discernible rifling amidst moderate corrosion. Perfect mechanics. Stock retains most of its orig varnish with a scattering of light handling marks. No cracks or chips. Hinge with lanyard is speckled with oxidation, retaining 50-60% original fire blue. The same toning involves the matching lug whose upper arm has transitioned to a uniform brown. 4-52133 LMA108 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3042

3043
$6,037.50

*◊ OUTSTANDING MAUSER C96, EARLY M1930 COMMERCIAL WITH NARROW FRONTSTRAP, UNIVERSAL SAFETY, CORRECT STOCK.

SN 800182. Cal. 7.63mm. Early M1930 Commercial with purple toned 5-1/4″ bbl, having a fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber markings. Crown U on the left chamber flat. The full SN is on the left side of the bbl extension. The back of the hammer and subframe are unmarked while the back of the frame is only inspector-marked. This pistol, that has a thin frontstrap, was one of the first to have a universal safety. The left side of the frame was marked with a broad Mauser banner. The last three digits of the SN are used to match the sight bar, bolt, floorplate, subframe, locking block and forward frame. The follower and subframe components are unnumbered as is correct for this variation. Small parts are fire blued except the salt blued universal safety. Orig and broadly serrated 12 groove wooden grips are unnumbered. Accompanied by an orig unnumbered M1930 Commercial Mauser banner stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 99% orig salt blue, with only minimal high point wear, and a purple toned bbl extension as correct for the earliest M1930 Commercials. Comparable condition fire blued small parts. Wood grips retain virtually all their orig varnish with only a few minor dings. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling and no discernible erosion. Perfect manual operation. Correct stock is in nearly the same condition retaining most orig varnish and having only a few light scattered dings. 85% orig fire blue on hinge with lanyard ring; comparable condition unnumbered lug with rounded shoulders as correct for an early M1930 Commercial pistol. 4-52131 LMA117 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3043

3045
$7,187.50

*◊ OUTSTANDING MAUSER C96, EARLY M1930 COMMERCIAL WITH MAUSER BANNER STOCK.

SN 736452. Cal. 7.63mm. Early M1930 Commercial with purple toned 5-1/4″ bbl, having a fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber markings. Crown U on the left chamber flat. The full SN is on the left side of the bbl extension and repeated on the subframe and back of the frame that has a broad Mauser banner logo on the left side and a narrow frontstrap. The last three digits of the SN are used to match the sight bar, bolt, and the back of the “NS” marked hammer. Small parts are fire blued with the safety having a solid head. Orig and broadly serrated 12 groove wooden grips. Congealed grease precludes convenient disassembly. Correct Mauser Banner stock w/ lug #918. Orig M1930 Commercial Mauser Banner stock, lug #918. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new orig condition, with only minimal high point wear, and a purple toned bbl extension as correct for the earliest M1930 Commercials. Comparable condition fire blued small parts. Wood grips retain virtually all their orig varnish with only a few minor dings. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling and no discernible erosion. Perfect manual operation. Stock is excellent w/ 60% fire blue on hinge and lug. Excellent M1930 Commercial stock, a few scattered dings but no cracks, with fading fire blue on hinge and lug. 4-53033 LMA116 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3045

3046
$3,540.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, EARLY PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL WITH SPECIAL ORDER FLOORPLATE RELEASE.

SN 38031. Cal. 7.63mm. One of the first Pre-war Commercials with short extractor. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl with fixed front sight and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual Mauser address on chamber with full SN on the left chamber flat. Small Crown U mark on left side of bbl extension. “Ia 5242” marked on the right side of the bbl. Standard 2-line Mauser address on the right side of frame. Unusual in having a serrated floorplate release button inside the trigger guard and a serrated floorplate that was never machined for an externally visible plunger. Finely grooved wood grips. Lanyard ring is present. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the rear sight, 2-lug firing pin, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, locking block, follower, floorplate and each grip panel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 30% orig blue, with the balance having turned a brown/grey. A scattering of shallow superficial etching, especially above the grip panels and on the front and backstrap. The extractor has some shallow pitting and has been lightly cleaned. The same concerns involve virtually all the other fire blued parts. 20% orig straw on the trigger. Comparable condition grips with pressure dents and wear that has shallowed some of the grooves. Bore with very shallow rifling and moderate corrosion. Perfect mechanics. 4-53020 LMA105 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3046

3047
$3,304.00

*◊ SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL IN 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 236532. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Late Mauser Pre-War Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual address on top of chamber. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small Crown U on left side of bbl extension; no marking on the right side. Special order in 9mm cal with standard follower. 2-Line Mauser legend on the right side of the frame. Small parts fire blued with grey case hardened hammer. Orig finely serrated wood grips. Disassembly shows all matching numbers or blank inspected parts as correct for the variation. Matching numbers include the bbl extension, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block, floorplate and grip panels. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection CONDITION: Orig 95-97% rust blue with most fading around bbl and slight thinning of the front an backstrap where attached to stock. Comparable or better condition orig fire blue on small parts. Same holds true for the wood grips that retain most of their orig varnish. Few scattered handling dings with minimal discoloration. No chips or cracks. Bright mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. One of very few Pre-war Commercials in this caliber. 4-53027 LMA120 (2,250-3,000) – Lot 3047

3048
$0.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, WITH MILITARY MARKING, STOCK AND CARRIER.

SN 209251. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard Mauser Pre-War Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual address on top of chamber. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small Crown U on left side of bbl extension; no marking on the right side. Standard 2-Line Mauser legend on the right side of the frame. The front strap is marked “F.M.G.Z.94.32.”. Disassembly shows all matching numbers or blank inspected parts as correct for the variation. Matching numbers include the bbl extension, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block, floorplate and grip panels. No lanyard ring. Complete with stock and carrier. The stock is of military configuration, having a hinge without a lanyard ring, and a lid that is marked “P.L.7119.”. The top of the lug has been ground to efface the previously applied numbers. Military carrier, the same as for a Red 9 pistol with provision for follower spring and cleaning rod. The obverse surface is marked “ESTELMANN STRASSBURG 1916.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: Refinished and salt blued with 98-99% of the reblue. Edges are generally sharp and milling marks easily discernible within the frame recesses. Unit markings on front strap are very easily legible. The extractor has 95-98% of its orig fire blue. All of the other heat tempered parts are now salt blued. The back of the bolt, and hammer have been polished. Orig grips with oil staining and moderate handling. The stock retains 50% of its orig finish, the rest having worn through to bare wood. There are several hairline cracks in the body, the largest two measuring 3-1/2″ and 3″. The hinge has turned brown and the lug has 50% fire blue in protected areas. The carrier is missing the strap that overrides the lid and there is no follower spring or cleaning rod. Some of the stitching is missing from the bottom whose end cap has nearly torn free from the body. 4-52119 LMA107 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3048

3049
$2,950.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 WARTIME STANDARD COMMERCIAL, MILITARY ACCEPTED, WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 416662. Cal. 7.63mm. Wartime Standard Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber marking with full SN on the left chamber flat. Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension; Crown M acceptance on right side. Usual 2-Line address on the right side of the frame that has pronounced mill marks in the recesses as typical for this variation. All small parts fire blued including the solid head safety. Walnut grips with fine serrations. British nitro proofs, reflecting 7.63mm cal, marked under bbl; “BNP” repeated on the backstrap, just below Mauser’s inspector marking. Disassembly shows all matching numbers or blank inspected parts including the bolt, bolt stop, subframe and associated components, locking block, follower, floorplate and each grip panel. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by orig, Imperial accepted and factory matching shoulder stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% factory orig rust blue with fading under bbl and usual sharp edge/contact wear. Bright, comparable condition fire blue on small parts except the bolt stop whose finish has begun to fade. Orig grips retain much of their orig varnish with scattered handling dings and a few tiny bruises and losses. Mirror bright bore with very strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Accompanying stock is in the same exemplary condition with most orig varnish and only a scattering of light surface dings. No cracks or chips. Crisp acceptance marking in wood below hinge that has no loop, as correct for a military accepted pistol. The fire blue on the hinge and on the upper arm of the factory matching lug has largely transitioned to a grey/brown patina. A very nice, no excuse, orig and all matching military accepted Wartime Standard Commercial rig with British markings. 4-52118 LMA119 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3049

3050
$8,260.00

*◊ MAUSER C96, POST WAR MAUSER BANNER BOLO WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 684765. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard post war Mauser Banner Bolo with 4″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual Mauser address on chamber. Crown/N on left chamber flat; full SN on left side of bbl extension. Mauser address appears on the right side of the frame while the narrow Mauser banner is on the raised island, left rear frame. Small parts are fire blued. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. This is a matching pistol with the full SN or the last 3-4 digits repeated on the back of the NS-marked hammer, subframe, bolt, bolt stop, sight bar, locking block, frame, magazine floorplate, and each grip panel. The follower is accepted but unnumbered (as is correct). Accompanied by factory matching Mauser banner stock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: Stunning 99% strong orig blue with negligible high point glare, no thinning of the frontstrap and only minimal wear of the backstrap where in contact with the stock lug. Comparable condition fire blue on the small parts with the cursor and bolt stop having trace sharp edge wear and the front face of the trigger slightly faded; grips are crisp with most orig varnish only a few handling dings; right bore with strong rifling. Mild irregularity from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. Stock is nearly as nice as the pistol, retaining most of its orig varnish and having only a few light scattered scratches and dings. There are no cracks or chips. A small bruise is just forward of the Mauser banner logo, where pressed against a carrier stud. Hinge retains 30% of its orig fire blue, the balance having transitioned to a mellow patina. Comparable transitioning applies to the matching lug whose upper arm has largely faded to a pleasant grey. 4-52081 LMA100 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3050

3051
$1,897.50

*◊ WARTIME STANDARD COMMERCIAL, RED 9 SERIAL RANGE, WITH MILITARY MARKINGS.

SN 83391. Cal. 7.63mm. It is very unusual to find a 7.63 pistol in this serial range, reserved for Red 9s. A further very unusual feature is the presence of 5 groove rifling in this caliber C96 with German military acceptance. Appears as a Wartime Standard Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber marking with full SN on the left chamber flat. Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension; Crown M acceptance on right side. Usual 2-Line address on the right side of the frame, Prussian eagle in front of the magazine well. All small parts fire blued. Walnut grips with fine serrations as correct for a Wartime Standard Commercial. Disassembly shows matching numbers or blank inspected parts as correct for the variation, except the grips. Matching numbers include the bbl extension, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block and floorplate. Grips are numbered “481”. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely high quality arsenal rework whose darker than usual color is one of the few giveaways. Presently with nearly 99% of the reworked blue. Extractor retains 20% of its orig fire blue; 80% of the fire blue remains on the bolt stop and 90% of the fire blue remains on the sight cursor. Comparable condition fire blue on trigger and safety. Orig Mauser grips have been cleaned and lightly revarnished. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minor oxidative loss. Perfect mechanics. 4-52122 LMA109 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3051

3052
$826.00

*◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR BOLO WITH “a” SUFFIX.

SN 89778a. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made very few Bolos in the serial range usually used for Pre-war Commercials. This example has a 4″ bbl and a slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat with an added “a” suffix that is repeated on the backstrap. Small Crown U proof marking on left side of bbl extension. Standard two line address on the left side of the frame. This gun has a short fire blued extractor along with a fire blued cursor, bolt stock, firing pin, safety, and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Checkered walnut grips are replacements. All visible numbers are matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Most of the blue has faded and oxidized to a mellow patina. Modified front sight. Small parts have been reheat treated to a fire blue. Replacement grips. All “a” suffix Bolos are scarce regardless of condition 4-87736 LMA (800-1,200) – Lot 3052

3053
$46,000.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL FIRST PRODUCTION LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 01.

SN 01. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Model 1900 Swiss Military Contract with Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Early flat checkered safety lever. Grip safety. Swiss proofs on bbl and receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Takedown lever and magazine latch are both numbered on right side. Unrelieved frame with original, correct flat button wood bottom magazine with metal discs. This gun is featured on pp. 170, 181, 183 and 191 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This gun was delivered to Bern in May 1901 and issued as a Swiss Army standard weapon. This is the very first production Luger manufactured and it remains in beautiful condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Henk Visser who purchased it from the widow of the officer to whom it was issued in 1901. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 97% orig bright blue with light sharp edge wear and some fading on grip straps. Swiss arsenal straw is about 95% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips retain nice color and have light wear on checkering, Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52832 BWS7 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 3053

3054
$63,250.00

*◊ IMPORTANT DWM 9MM US TEST TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SN10029B.

SN 10029B. 4″ 9mm bbl with plain conical chamber and no chamber ring. DWM on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Experimental wide grip safety with unique shape. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. This is one of three 9mm prototypes (serial nos 10029B/10030B/10031B) that Georg Luger personally delivered to the U.S. Board of Ordnance at Springfield Armory in May of 1903, and is the lowest serial number 9 mm prototype known to have been delivered by DWM for military trials. The chamber is unique in not having the Luger obturation ring that all later 9 mm Parabellum pistols, including the other two pistols (10030B & 10031B) of this US Trials group. This gun is featured on pp. 218, 259, 286, 288 and 1484 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% blue with some light scratches toward the right front of the bbl and at the bottom of the front grip strap. Orig straw is 65%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips show dark wood grain and are lightly worn. Magazine is excellent with a small chip in the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52738 BWS4 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 3054

3055
$57,500.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY 6″ FAT BARREL US TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 10031B.

SN 10031B. 6″ 9 mm “fat” bbl with ringed chamber and distinctive small numeral 5-digit SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Five-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Trigger, takedown lever, safety lever, and holdopen are not numbered. Plain wood bottom magazine with a unique bump on bottom of the wood base. This is one of three pistols that were personally delivered to Springfield Arsenal for US military trial on May 5th, 1903 by Georg Luger. This gun is featured on pp. 255, 260, 263, 285, 286 & 288 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 90% original blue with fading and light corrosion on grip straps and lower frame area. Sideplate is also fading. Straw has been reheated to 97%. Bore has light wear and light frosting. Grips are worn and wood grain is still visible. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52740 BWS149 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 3055

3056
$0.00

*◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B.

SN 10046B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl of the distinctive prototype light military pattern with ramped foresight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Unmarked safety area. Grip safety. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. This is possibly the first surviving short frame prototype, which was converted from a long frame and is mechanically identical to the Dutch 1904 trials pistols, of which it is probably the internal factory prototype. This gun is featured on pp. 99, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 264 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered scratches and fading on grip straps. Retains about 70% straw, some having been reheated. Bore is bright with light wear. Dark grips show some wood grain and have some dings and chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52741 BWS8 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3056

3057
$0.00

*◊ RARE CHILEAN TRIALS FIXED REAR SIGHT PROTOTYPE DWM WITH MATCHING PUSH-BUTTON STOCK.

SN 10044. 7″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN. “BUG” proofs on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “BUG” proofs on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with orig matching push-button stock with unique two-digit (44) numbering across top of iron and in the wood between strap loops. This gun is featured on pp. 240, 251 and 252 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 97% blue and straw. Grips are lightly worn with very minor dings and oil soaked dark. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor chips on wood bottom. Stock shows normal wear for its age with some minor dings and lug that has been restored to 97% blue and straw. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52749 BWS15 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3057

3058
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $30,000-$50,000

*◊ IMPORTANT 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 40. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Part upper rim of breech face removed in manufacture, possibly to allow sight of loaded cartridge rim as a loaded indicator. Plain toggle assembly without DWM logo with prototype large digit numbering. Prototype square section hinge tongue between rear and mid toggle links. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Orig prototype thin trigger and thin coil spring assembly and orig prototype checkered flat safety lever. Proper wood bottom magazine with flat button unrelieved frame with correct prototype brass spring follower and internally numbered wood base and body. This gun is featured on pp. 175, 179, 181, 186, 191 and 192 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. The only known surviving 1899 prototype Luger in wholly unmodified, complete orig form. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining about 40% blue with scattered pitting that is deeper on the left side. 20% straw. Bore is worn and bright. Grips are moderately worn with a small chip under the safety lever. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 4-52001 BWS10 (20,000-50,000) – Lot 3058

3059
$0.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL RESTORED PROTOTYPE 6″ FAT BARREL LUGER.

SN 10067B. 6″ 9mm fat bbl with ring chamber and 5-digit SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GL” proof behind rear sight. B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. Swiss style unnumbered wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 255 and 293 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Restored to near new. 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and show nice wood grain. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52742 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3059

3060
$0.00

*◊ RARE 1902 G.P.K. GERMAN ARMY FIELD TRIALS OVERRUN LUGER.

SN 8592. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Distinctive “GESICHERT” marked safety area. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. This gun has the same characteristics and a serial number just above the 15 G.P.K. trials guns with grip safety and GESICHERT marking. It is lacking the G.P.K. crown/D proof so it was not used in the trials, but it is also lacking commercial proofs showing it not to have been sold commercially but retained by the DWM factory as a spare gun for the trials contract. This gun is featured on pp. 86, 88 and 217 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with sharp edge wear and grip straps that are starting to fade. 60% orig straw. Grips show wood grain and are moderately worn with some chips and dings to checkering. Magazine has light corrosion to the body. Wood bottom shows very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright with light frosting and wear. 4-52751 BWS9 (10,000-16,000) – Lot 3060

3061
$8,500.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1905 DUTCH TRIALS LUGER.

SN 22329. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl unmarked above chamber and center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Crown D proof on left side of receiver. Grip safety, checkered walnut grips, orig wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching except for left grip which has the number 72. This gun is featured on pp. 96, 225, 227 and 462 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 90% orig blue with scattered pitting that is deep on right frame rail, trigger guard and grip straps. 65% orig straw with scattered pitting. Bore is worn and bright. Very good grips are dark with worn checkering and scattered minor dings and chips. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are sound. 4-52760 BWS2 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3061

3062
$138,000.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

PleasPlease Note: The caliber is 9mm not mentioned in the catalog.

*◊ EXTRAORDINARILY IMPORTANT DWM 1904 NAVY TROOP TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 51.

SN 51. 6″ Crown proofed (left side) “fat barrel” with full SN on bottom. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Toggles have transitional 90 degree checkering and a second type (single piece leaf spring, shaped as the extractor) transitional toggle lock. The extractor (GELADEN marked) is the prototype 1906 pattern with short retaining “ears”, and the mainspring is the earlier 1900 Model leaf spring. Two position Navy rear sight. Crown M (early 3 lobe crown) acceptance and Crown (pentagonal pattern) pressure proofed left receiver. Crown M acceptance mark on the rear frame above the lanyard ring. Grip safety with lever recess mark altered to Gesichert in the up position and grip lever stop lug modified accordingly. All numbers on metal parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips, the right grip is unnumbered and left grip is numbered 83. Remnants of partially erased unit mark “W. W. 33” on rear grip strap. This gun is featured on pp. 248, 255, 263, 271, 272, 275, 291, 305, and 490 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This gun is also featured on pp. 165 and 166 of Imperial Lugers by Jan C. Still. This is probably the best surviving example of the first German military Luger contract, and the most important German military Navy Luger known. This gun has a long and famous history dating back to the collection of Dr. Lee Schreiber in Baltimore, MD. PROVENANCE: Ex Dr. Schreiber Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% orig blue with light wear on the sharp edges and fine corrosion on the grip straps. Orig straw is about 90% with scattered fine corrosion. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine has very little wear and minor corrosion on the body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52899 BWS29 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 3062

3063
$12,075.00

*◊ RARE 1906 DWM URUGUAYAN NAVY RIG WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 36851. 6″ 9mm bbl with “BUG” proofs and full SN on bottom that is also Crown/M proofed. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 2-position Navy rear sight. Gesichert is in lower (unaltered) position. All numbered parts are matching down to the right checkered walnut grip, left grip is unnumbered. Plain wood bottom magazine. With the orig matching numbered stock and holster with attaching straps, rod/oiler and unmarked takedown tool. Full 5-digit SN is stamped across top of stock lug. This gun is featured on pp. 892, 900 and 901 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This is one of less than 30 examples with Uruguayan provenance. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue that is fading with light corrosion on grip straps. 75% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked dark with dings and indents on checkering. Magazine has minor dents and chips on wood bottom and very little wear on body. Mechanics are excellent. Stock is excellent with normal wear on wood. Lug retains about 80% blue and 40% straw. Holster is very good with flaking and cracking primarily on rod pouch, flap and takedown tool pouch. Pull strap is partially missing. Straps are very good with scattered cracks and flaking. 4-52113 BWS32 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3063

3064
$0.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER.

SN 756. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom “RP/Anchor” on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “MP” on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom “CAL. 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is excellent with some corrosion on body and a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52865 BWS21 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3064

3065
$3,220.00

*◊ 1906 DWM COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER.

SN 51390. 6″ “BUG” proofed 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Two position Navy rear sight. “BU” proofed toggle assembly and receiver. Gesichert in lower position. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Unnumbered Navy style commercial wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on p. 893 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Restored to 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52775 BWS28 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3065

3066
$2,875.00

*◊ RARE 1906/34 MAUSER BANNER PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER.

SN 2531v. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN and Crown/U proof on bottom. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Lower safety position is marked “SEGURANCA” and extractor is marked “CARREGADA”. Grip safety. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips. V-range aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed magazine with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 632 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% blue with fading on left frame and grip straps. Retains 70% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn with chips and dings to checkering and a chip on left grip under safety lever. Magazine is excellent with little wear to body and aluminum bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53279 BWS63 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3066

3067
$6,325.00

*◊ NORDSEE FLEET (WILHELMSHAVEN DOCKYARD) ISSUE REICHSMARINE DWM LUGER RIG WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE AND HOLSTER.

SN 9310s. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom and Crown/N proof. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N on left receiver. Large M/Anchor Reichsmarine property mark over N.41. on rear grip strap (Nordsee property #41). All numbered parts are matching down to the aluminum bottom magazine which is numbered to match the Nordsee Unit mark. Checkered wood grips. With an extra Eagle/63 proofed unnumbered “S/42” aluminum bottom magazine. In a dark brown Gustav Reinhardt/Berlin Eagle/WaA 18 proofed holster that has been black dyed in the front and is M/Anchor stamped and unit marked N 41 to match the gun. Included is the orig capture paper dated 19 July 1945 to Cpl. Robert G. Ruvel issued by Royal R. Stewart Major, Air Corps. This gun is featured on pp. 924 and 1118 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue which is fading with light corrosion on grip straps. Arsenal straw is also 95% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is lightly worn and slightly dull. Grips show nice wood grain and are lightly worn with some minor chips to checkering. Magazines are excellent with little wear and holster is very good with minor scuffs and scratches. 4-52907 BWS42 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3067

3068
$13,225.00

*◊ KIEL DOCKYARD ISSUE DWM 1908 NAVY LUGER.

SN 5432b. 6″ 9mm bbl with full SN and Crown/M proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 2-position Navy rear sight. Crown/M on breech block and left receiver. Rear grip strap is unit marked “W.K./11391” (Kiel Dockyard property #11391). All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Orig concentric ring wood bottom. Crown/M proofed magazine has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 574, 639, 898, 902, 904 and 1118 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% orig blue with some areas of light corrosion and some minor touch up to bbl and front grip strap. Straw is 70% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are lightly worn and wood grain is still visible. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52903 BWS43 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3068

3069
$3,450.00

*◊ RARE DUTCH NAVY 1937 MAUSER BANNER LUGER.

SN 2154. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom. 1937 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Crown/U proof next to full SN on left receiver. RUST marked safety with arrow pointing downward. Extractor marked GELADEN on both sides. Aluminum bottom S/42 Eagle/63 proofed magazine. All numbered parts are matching except for the checkered walnut grips which are numbered 15. This gun is featured on p. 560 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig Dutch arsenal blue and straw with some fading on sideplate. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with some minor indents to checkering and are oil soaked dark showing some wood grain. Magazine body retains 90% blue and has a few minor dents. Aluminum bottom is excellent with minor wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52886 BWS60 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3069

3070
$2,127.50

*◊ RARE DWM 1920/1918 BALTIC FLEET NAVY ISSUE REWORK LUGER.

SN 9301h. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom and Eagle/O (O – Ostsee) inspection mark on left side of bbl. 1920/1918 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Eagle/O next to SN on left receiver. Checkered walnut grips. “O.891” (Ostsee/Baltic Fleet Property #891). Aluminum bottom magazine does not match and is Navy marked “N/2360” on bottom. All numbered parts are matching except for trigger which is SN 71. Takedown lever has had matching number added by arsenal and frame number was stamped over orig number by arsenal. This gun is featured on p. 496 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 85% blue with most wear on grip straps and sharp edges. Straw is 50% orig with reheated areas on left trigger and safety lever. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are worn with dents and chips to checkering and a large chip under safety lever. Magazine is excellent with some wear on body and a few nicks in aluminum bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52911 BWS41 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3070

3071
$24,150.00

*◊ KRAUSEWERKE 1906 .45 CAL LUGER REPRODUCTION WITH ORIGINAL TRIALS BARRELS.

SN R1. Fitted with 4-3/4″ .45 Cal bbl that is an original from 1907 US trials that was a part of the Sidney Aberman Collection in Pittsburgh, PA. An original 4″ .45 Cal bbl prepared for the trials, but not submitted, is also included. Both barrels are chambered for the special 23 mm long M1907 trials cartridge (h/s F A 4 06, 1 mm longer than regular M1912 .45 ACP) and both have the Luger patent (offset obturation) step at the front of the chamber, indicating their factory originality. Gun is an identical copy of the .45 Cal Luger from the Aberman Collection. GL on back of rear toggle assembly. SN R1 on front of frame. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom .45 Cal magazine. Contemporary manufacture by Krausewerke in California. This gun is featured on p. 1631 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fitted orig bbl is in 98% orig condition with a bore is bright and sharp. Rest of gun is finished to match with 98% blue, 98% straw. Grips are sharp with nice wood grain. Magazine is near new with virtually no wear. Mechanics are excellent. Extra orig bbl appears to have been refinished to new condition and retains original foresight blade. 4-53278 BWS101 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3071

3072
$43,000.00

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY GL MONOGRAMMED GOLD INLAID MAX EGON II PRESENTATION CARBINE WITH PUSH BUTTON CARBINE STOCK.

SN 9110C. 11-3/4″ 7.65 mm cal. carbine bbl with long ramp front rear sight and 3-position rear sight and 2-digit SN on bottom of bbl. Intricate gold inlaid Fürsten-Crown/A above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Second pattern thick, chequered safety lever. “GL” proof (indicating presentation by Georg Luger) on back of rear toggle link. Full C suffix (presentation carbine) SN on bottom of forearm lug. Plain wood bottom magazine. Stock lug cut for both push-button and turn lever stocks, as other 91xx.C. presentation Carbines. With early push button checkered walnut carbine stock with one screw iron fixing. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Same mechanical characteristics as other carbines of the 91xxC range. Originally property of Max Egon II, Fürst von Fürstenberg (Prince of Fürstenberg (Baden-Württemberg) – Maximilian Egon II Christian Karl Aloys Emil Leo Richard Anton, known by his family name Anton), a close friend, hunting companion and adviser/confidant of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who also owned one of Luger’s Carbines. Max Egon’s seat was Schloss Donaueschingen where the family owned large forests frequently visited by Kaiser Wilhelm II as a hunting guest PROVENANCE: The pistol passed through the Fürstenberg family until after WWII, when it was given to Andre Noël, French post-WWII occupation Governor of Konstanz, in 1946 by the then Prince of Furstenberg (Karl Egon V. Maximilian Maria Emil Leo Erwin Franziskus Xaver Johannes Fürst zu Fürstenberg, son of Max Egon II). Upon his arrival in Konstanz, the new Governor found the occupying French troops preparing to hang the Prince: upon enquiry it was explained that the Prince was to be hanged for his enormous lack of respect for hanging the French flag upside down. M. Noël resolved the issue with the troops by explaining that von Fürstenberg’s family banner is very similar to the French flag but with the colours reversed. Having saved his life the Prince presented the Luger Carbine to M. Noël in gratitude. Later a street in Konstanz was named Andrenoelstrasse in his honour. The pistol has remained in the Noël family until recently. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original bright blue with very light wear on sharp edges and corners and grip straps that are starting to slightly fade. Original 97% straw is bright with some areas of light corrosion. Gold inlay above chamber is bright, sharp and completely intact. Grips are sharp with minor chips and indents to checkering. Bore is near mint. Forearm shows normal wear with a few scattered dings and indentations, as does the stock which appears to have a buttplate that is a proper fitting replacement. 4-53324 BWS154 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 3072

3073
$0.00

*◊ ULTRA RARE AND IMPORTANT DWM PROTOTYPE ARTILLERY SN 4 LUGER WITH EXPERIMENTAL WOODEN HOLSTER/STOCK.

SN 4. 8″ 9mm bbl with prototype artillery rear sight with prototype engraved range slider position numbering. Fine tune adjustment screws on front and rear sights of prototype flat headed form, the foresight blade and bed with dual fiducial marks on top surface. SN 4 on bottom of bbl. No date on chamber and no commercial or military proof/inspection marks. DWM scroll on center toggle link. SN 4 on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching except for the right checkered walnut grip which is SN 2. Left grip is SN 04 (all other parts have 1-digit number). Numbered wood bottom magazine does not match. With an the experimental 1913 Prussian Troop Trials all enclosing hollow wood holster/stock with push button lid release latch and loops for shoulder carrying straps. Butt is coarse checkered. Inside is fitted with screwdriver and brass cleaning rod. Stock wood numbered 32 on hinge edge of body and under the screwdriver on the lid. Lug on stock has SN that does not match gun. This is one of the batch of approximately 60 sets of rigs used by the GPK (Prussian Rifle Testing Commission) for troop trials before Army adoption in 1913. This gun is featured on p. 934 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 90% orig blue with scattered light pitting that is deepest on front grip strap and trigger guard and also on front of right frame rail. Retains 40% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Bore is bright with moderate wear. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with some dings and chips to checkering. Magazine has scattered corrosion on body and minor dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. Stock is very good with normal wear and a crack on right side of body. Lid is cracked at top. Metal retains 90% blue and 80% straw. Takedown tool and rod are excellent. A couple of deep indents on butt and some chips on butt checkering. 4-52066 BWS45 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3073

3073a
$4,600.00

PHENOMENALLY RARE PROTOTYPE LUGER ARTILLERY HOLSTER/STOCK SCABBARD.

SN NSN. Heavy grain brown leather front and flap with internal pouches for takedown tool and cleaning rod. 3 brass stud closures on lid. External pouches for four magazines. Backside is smooth leather with belt loops. Marked “AWM/9/14” (manufactured by Artilleriewerkstätten München in 1914). Designed to carry the experimental one-piece wood artillery holster/stocks that were made for the first artillery Luger prototypes. This scabbard is featured on p. 992 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. With normal wear and scuffs on orig brown finish. 50% of exterior surface is darkened with oil stains. Some cracking on closure strap. Brass shows normal patina for its age. Stitching retains orig color. Structure is sound. 4-53362 BWS114 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3073a

3074
$14,950.00

*◊ FANTASTIC CASED DWM SPECIAL ORDER COMMERCIAL “ARTILLERY” WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 73731. 81/4″ (210 mm) bbl with multi-position artillery rear sight. The barrel is a special order of 210 mm length, 6 mm longer than the regular Artilley barrel, and the rear sight is attached by a bed soldered on to the barrel, not the Artillery integrally machined bed. Crown/N proof and full SN under bbl. “GERMANY” marked on left side of bbl under rear sight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine with matching numbered artillery stock that is “GERMANY” stamped on right side between strap slots. In a brown leatherette fitted case with a red felt interior that holds an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod and pin punch. Case has brass fittings, original key and a leather handle. Inside lid is a silver blocked black leather DWM/Berlin label to an importer in South Africa (Morgan & Scott, Importers, Cape Town). This gun is featured on pp. 528 and 1445 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. Retaining 99% bright blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and are oil soaked dark. Magazines are near new with extra magazine having a crack in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Stock is excellent with minor wear on wood and near new blue and straw on metal. Rod, tool and punch are in excellent condition. Exterior of case is lightly worn. Leatherette finish is further worn on sharp edges and worn through on some corners. Interior is excellent with stains and indents from where the gun and accessories have rested in the case. 4-52166 BWS57 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3074

3075
$11,500.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL RARE DWM STOEGER AMERICAN EAGLE NAVY SAFE & LOADED LUGER.

SN 1028u. 6″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl unnumbered with Oberndorf Crown/U proof on front of front sight ramp. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 2-position Navy rear sight. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left side of center toggle link. “GERMANY” export stamped on left receiver under rear sight. 2-line “A.F.STOEGER INC/NEW YORK.” address on right receiver. Upper safety position is marked “SAFE” and extractor is marked “LOADED”. “GERMANY” export marked between SN and u suffix on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Navy style concentric ringed wood bottom magazine with no marks or SNs. This gun is featured on pp. 759, 760 and 897 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig blue with minor sharp edge wear and silvering on raised edges of side plate and front of right frame rail. 98% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with some minor dings to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine is excellent with a couple of chips to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52801 BWS46 (10,000-17,500) – Lot 3075

3076
$22,425.00

*◊ DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH EXTREMELY RARE BENKE THIEMANN STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 3866p. 4″ 7.65 mmCal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs on large parts. Wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Fitted with extremely rare Benke Theimann folding metal stock marked “PATENT BENK/THEIMANN D.R.P.u.A.P.” on left side. Right side has SN 000031. Stock collapses down onto pistol and fits into a orig brown leather “Kading & Trenner Diana-Sattelrwerk STRALSUND” marked holster. Extra wood bottom magazine and takedown tool are in fitted pouches on holster. This rig is featured on p. 1412 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol retains 98% orig bright blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazines are excellent with minor dings and dents on wood bottoms. Benke Thiemann folding stock is in very good condition retaining about 30% orig black paint, with most exposed surfaces paint worn to bare metal. Stock still functions, folds and secures perfectly. Holster is excellent with minor flaking and cracking on edges and corners. Takedown tool is near new. Overall mechanics are excellent. 4-52107 BWS33 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3076

3077
$10,925.00

*◊ MAGNIFICENT FACTORY CASED EARLY UNRELIEVED DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 134. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Unrelieved frame. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with flat button. Unique frame numbering with the number on back above lanyard ring. All numbered parts are matching except for the grips which are numbered 18. In a black leatherette DWM factory case with plain lid and no handle. Green felt interior includes a cleaning rod/oiler, pin punch, takedown tool and two extra magazines. This case is featured on p. 1432 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 98% blue that appears to be a period restoration. Small dent on front grip strap. Straw is 70%. Bore is frosted and worn almost smooth. Grips are excellent with minor chips and dings to checkering. Frame has a small crack on rear grip strap in front of grip safety lever. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Accessories in case are in excellent orig condition. The case itself has normal wear for its age with some spots missing in felt on interior and some spots worn through on the leatherette exterior which appears to have been dyed. Fittings for key hole appear to be missing. The case is very good overall. 4-52748 BWS14 (10,000-17,500) – Lot 3077

3078
$31,050.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE CARTRIDGE COUNTER LUGER.

SN 22432. 4″ 9mm “Fat” bbl American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips with orig Powell indicating device on left grip. Securing dowel on back side is visible. Orig magazine with cartridge indicator on left side, walnut bottom with metal discs and with indentation to rear upper body and matching groove in follower to prevent interchange with standard follower in service. This gun is featured on pp. 223, 225, 227, 229, 263, 280, 305 and 1484 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is within the proper serial range of the 50 guns that were fitted with Powell indicating device for U.S. trials. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition is excellent retaining 95% orig blue with some touch up to bbl and frame. There are some areas of corrosion on the left side of the receiver and frame and a ding on the right receiver. There are also some light scratches on grip straps. Straw has been reheated to 95%. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are very good condition, oil soaked dark. Window on the left grip is yellowed and shrunk which is typical on these guns. Magazine is excellent with minor dings to the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52769 BWS1 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3078

3079
$19,550.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK AND ORIG LEATHER SCABBARD.

SN 23995. 12″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with long ramp front sight and 3-position carbine rear sight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Checkered walnut forarm. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper unnumbered wood bottom magazine. Checkered walnut detachable stock. All numbered parts are matching down to the stock and forearm. Accompanied by an orig era brown leather head to toe/butt to muzzle pattern scabbard with tan cloth lining and leather handle and buckle closures at each end. This gun is featured on pp. 257 and 601 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, and scabbard is pictured on p. 1446. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition is excellent. Retaining 98% orig blue. 85% orig straw. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Excellent checkered walnut grips and forearm with some minor dings and dents. Matching stock is excellent with sharp checkering and bright blue and straw. Buttplate is starting to separate at the top. Mechanics are excellent. Scabbard is very good with flaking and cracking on corners and edges, some tearing and missing pieces of cloth interior. Leather closure straps have been replaced, what is left of the originals is included. 4-52067 BWS12 (12,500-18,500) – Lot 3079

3080
$39,675.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: The caliber is 9mm not mentioned in the catalog.

*◊ MAGNIFICENT NEAR NEW IN CASE STOEGER SAFE & LOADED ARTILLERY LUGER WITH MATCHING STOCK AND THREE MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 246i. 8″ artillery bbl with multi-position rear sight with full SN and Crown/N proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs on breech block, center toggle link and left receiver. Two line “A.F.STOEGER INC/ NEW YORK.” on right receiver. “GERMANY” on left frame rail, “SAFE” on safety, “LOADED” on extractor. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Three matching numbered wood bottom magazines marked 1), 2) and 3). With matching numbered stock stamped “A.F.STOEGER INC/NEW YORK.” in middle of left side. “GERMANY” stamped on left side between strap slots. With fitted dark brown leather case with brass fittings, and with “A.F.STOEGER INC/NEW YORK.” stamped on top and gold blocked black leather DWM/Berlin, A.F. Stoeger label inside lid. Red interior also contains orig cleaning rod, takedown tool and pin punch and includes orig key. This gun is featured on pp. 525, 535 and 1444 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. Bright Stoeger finish with little wear to blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain. Magazines, stock and accessories are near new. Mechanics are excellent. Interior of case is stained and indented where the gun and accessories have sat for years, otherwise in excellent condition. Exterior has minor wear and scuffs. 4-52176 BWS56 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3080

3081
$0.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1906 DWM AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER WITH IDEAL STOCK.

SN 67296. 4-3/4″ Crown N proofed 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. American eagle above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” US import marked on front of frame below full SN. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. With orig telescoping Luger Ideal stock with leather holster and smooth walnut Ideal grips.Original unnumbered checkered walnut grips are also included. This gun is featured on pp. 759 and 1416 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% orig blue and 85% orig straw with some light corrosion and a safety lever that appears to have been reheated. Bore is bright and sharp. Ideal grips are very good with some wear and minor cracks and a chip below the safety lever on the left side. Magazine has spots of minor corrosion on body and light wear on wood bottom. Stock is excellent retaining 95% orig bright blue and beautiful leather that has very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Checkered walnut grips are sharp and show wood grain, left grip has small chip under safety lever. 4-52106 BWS27 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3081

3082
$9,200.00

*◊ DWM 1906 NAVY/POST WW1 COMMERCIAL LUGER CARBINE CONVERSION.

SN 84. 11-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal carbine bbl with long front sight ramp. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 2-position Navy rear sight. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. “GERMANY” US import marked on left frame rail and on left side of forearm. Grip safety with safety lever that has been altered to Gesichert in the upper position. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Plain wood bottom magazine with a non standard forearm lug with unique numbering on frame and lug and checkered wood forearm that attaches with a single screw. Inside of forearm has assembly/part #4. Also has a 1902 pattern stock with a SN that does not match. This gun is featured on p. 532 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue and 50% straw that appears to have been reheated. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Grips are sharp with minor dings and indents to checkering and are oil soaked dark. Forearm is excellent with minor wear. Stock is in near new condition with sharp checkering and bright blue, straw and wood finish. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52061 BWS35 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 3082

3083
$3,162.50

*◊ DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL/TRIALS LUGER.

SN 16248. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Full serial number on bottom of bbl and most unusually in the military pattern on left receiver. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom magazine with triangle in circle proof. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is featured on pp. 263, 567 and 598 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with some touch up to bbl, side plate and grip straps. Straw is 80% and it appears that takedown lever has been reheated. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn and still show wood grain. Grip screws have been fire blued to near new condition. Magazine body is excellent and bottom is very good with a few dings and a repaired crack. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52861 BWS13 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3083

3084
$3,162.50

*◊ DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 17397. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full matching SN. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Toggle assembly, side plate and receiever have 3-digit matching serial numbers. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with scattered light corrosion. Orig straw is 90% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn showing wood grain with some minor dings and dents to checkering. Magazine body has some light corrosion and there is very little wear to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52755 BWS17 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3084

3085
$2,300.00

*◊ DWM 1906 7.65 MM CAL. COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 33165. 4-3/4″ “BUG” proofed 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “BU” proofed toggle assembly and receiver. Flaming bomb proof in front frame well. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is featured on pp. 566 and 900 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% orig blue with scattered light corrosion. Retains 70% orig straw with scattered light corrosion. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Grips are sharp with dings and chips to the checkering. Wood grain is visible. Magazine is excellent with a few minor dings on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52765 BWS26 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3085

3086
$4,025.00

*◊ RARE REICHS GENDARMERIE DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 60385. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom with Crown/N proof. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. 2-Crown/X military proofs on right receiver. Left frame panel unit marked “R.G. 51” (Reichs Gendarmerie weapon #51). All numbered parts are matching down. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. The Reichs Gendarmerie were a paramilitary police based in Metz that patrolled German occupied French Territory in Alsache-Lorrain. These pistols were issued in 1913 and 1914, this example having the lowest recorded serial number of any R.G. P.08. This gun is featured on pp. 464, 511 and 1158 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with some scattered light corrosion and 90% straw which also has some light corrosion in spots. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some minor indents on checkering and wood grain is still visible. Magazine is excellent with some flaking on body and very little wear on bottom. 4-52935 BWS36 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3086

3087
$4,025.00

*◊ POST WAR MAUSER BANNER COMMERCIAL FRENCH ASSEMBLY RIG WITH BEAUTIFUL STOCKHOLM RETAILER MARKED BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER AND TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1020. 4″ 9mm bbl. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Commercial Eagle/N proof on left side of receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered wood grips. With two orig matching machine extruded aluminum bottom magazines with no proofs on bodies or bottoms. With an unmarked loading tool in a police style brown leather Akah commercial holster that is retail marked “WidForss/vapen sport/STOCKHOLM” inside the flap and stamped “C.LUNDBECK” on upstrap. This holster is featured on p. 1179 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% bright blue with most wear on sideplate. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazines are excellent with light dings and scratches and takedown tool retains 80% blue. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is excellent with light scuffs and scratches and stitching that retains its orig color. 4-52115 BWS102 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3087

3088
$2,300.00

*◊ UNIQUE DWM OBERNDORF PROOFED POST WWI COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 87010. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN and Crown/N proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Early large Crown/U proofs on breech block and on left receiver. Very small Eagle proof on front of right frame rail. Toggle assembly has high polish Mauser finish. No inspection marks on receiver ring or stop lug. Hold open is missing. All numbered parts are matching, with numbers that are sometimes struck over orig commercial numbers. Right grip is matching numbered, left grip is unnumbered. “9mm” marked aluminum bottom magazine. This gun is featured on p. 538 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% blue with light wear on front grip strap and silvering on a few sharp edges. Straw has been reheated to 97%. Grips are lightly worn with a few deep indents. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are fine. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Bore is sharp with light frosting. 4-52807 BWS39 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3088

3089
$2,300.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL U RANGE EARLY MAUSER OBERNDORF PROOFED LUGER.

SN 9293u. 4″ 9mm bbl with Crown/U proof and 4-digit SN on bottom. High polish early Mauser finish toggle assembly with DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/U proofed breech block. Crown/U proof on left receiver. u SN suffix. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. One of the very first Mauser assembled DWM commercial Lugers made of DWM parts transferred to Mauser in May 1930. This gun is featured on pp. 538, 539, 611 and 750 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% orig blue with wear and light pitting on grip straps and right frame rail. 30% orig straw with light corrosion. Bore is lightly worn with light pitting. Grips are sharp with very little wear. Magazine body has scattered corrosion and wood bottom is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52805 BWS44 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3089

3090
$2,300.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1914 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 73182. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN and Crown/N proof on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Only about 2,000 of these guns were made in 1913; they are referred to as a model 1914 because they share the same characteristics as the 1914 military issue Lugers with stock lug. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with scattered corrosion and 20% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are worn with multiple indents to checkering and some wood grain still showing. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52796 BWS40 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3090

3091
$2,655.00

*◊ RARE NUMBER 2 DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL SAFE & LOADED LUGER WITH ISRAELI PROOF MARKS.

SN 2. 4″ 9mm bbl with Crown/N on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proof on breech block. No visible numbers on parts. Large SN 2 on stop lug underneath chamber. Crown/N proof on left receiver. Post WWII Israeli Army proof/property marks on left receiver and right rear frame. Extractor is marked “LOADED” and upper safety position is marked “SAFE”. “GERMANY” stamped on front of frame. Checkered walnut grips. Left grip is numbered 51, right grip is numbered 94 in Mauser style. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. Apparently assembled from surplus Stoeger (Safe & Loaded) components and supplied clandestinely to Israel post WWII. This gun is featured on p. 765 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent having been restored to 99% blue and straw with a few small areas of minor corrosion (indicating it was probably done a long time ago). There is some fading on front grip strap. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Grips are excellent with checkering that is lightly worn and visible wood grain. Magazine has some minor corrosion on body and the bottom is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52820 BWS38 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3091

3092
$8,337.50

*◊ UNIQUE DWM 1923 COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH MATCHING CARBINE BARREL.

SN 91738. 12″ 7.65 mm Cal carbine style bbl with long front sight ramp. 3-position rear sight. Bbl is Crown/N proofed with full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofed left receiver. “Gesichert/Geladen” marked safety and extractor. Checkered wood grips. All numbered parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 535 and 757 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig blue and 98% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with nice color and very few minor dings and chips to checkering. Magazine is excellent with minor chips and dings in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52111 BWS16 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3092

3093
$1,380.00

*◊ RARE POST WW1 COMMERCIAL ARTILLERY LUGER WITH NO LETTER SUFFIX.

SN 1085. 8″ 9mm bbl with artillery rear sight with fine tune adjustment. DWM scroll on center toggle link. No commercial proofs or military inspection marks except the orig military proof on breech block and right side of bbl and Cal mark under bbl. All numbered parts are matching except checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine has military proof on bottom. This gun is featured on p. 532 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Retaining 85% orig blue with scattered light pitting that deepens on left side of bbl and right side of receiver and frame rail. 40% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and nice wood grain. Magazine is excellent showing very little wear. Mechanics are sound. 4-52792 BWS34 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3093

3094
$86,250.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR AND IMPORTANT CASED PLATINUM PLATED IVORY GRIPPED AND ENGRAVED PRESENTATION KRIEGHOFF P.08 LUGER.

SN 17232. 4″ 9mm bbl with oak leaf pattern engraving around front sight band and Crown/N proof on bottom. HK Anchor/KRIEGHOFF SUHL on center toggle link. Star (military reject) proof on right front receiver and Eagle/2 on front of right frame rail. Crown/N proofs on front of left receiver and front of left frame rail. Oak leaf pattern engraving on receiver, toggle assembly, sideplate, frame, magazine release button and grip screws. Ivory grips are engraved with an oak leaf pattern with black filling of background. With two matching numbered aluminum based magazines that are highly polished and also platinum plated. All numbered parts are matching. Left side frame panel is gold inlaid “HEINRICH KRIEGHOFF/WAFFENFABRIK SUHL/15. 8. 39.” indicating presentation on August 15, 1939. Other similar engraved/ivory gripped pistols in this 5 digit commercial SN range with the identical inscription have been positively identified to ownership by Hermann Goering by the Krieghoff factory, though the exact significance of the date of the inscription remains unknown (see The Krieghoff Parabellum/Gibson). With a high polished and platinum plated takedown Krieghoff tool that is Eagle/2 proofed and a brass cleaning rod/oiler in a case with black leatherette exterior, blue velvet fitted interior, leather handle and nickel plated fittings. This gun is featured on pp. 536 and 803 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This gun is also prominently featured in color in The Krieghoff Parabellum by Randall Gibson (see pp. 200, 204/5 & 212). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. Retaining over 99% of platinum plating that has resisted tarnishing and corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Ivory grips are starting to yellow and left grip has a chip under safety lever which has been professionally repaired. Magazines are near new with a few spots of corrosion. Mechanics are excellent. Hold-open spring tang is broken off and included with gun. Case is in very good condition with some indents on lid. Sharp edge wear and some wear through on corners. Leather handle has some cracking and flaking. nickel plated fittings are lightly pitted. Interior velvet is stained and indented from pistol sitting in it for many years. Takedown tool is near new. Cleaning rod is excellent with some corrosion on metal ware. 4-52167 BWS58 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 3094

3095
$14,950.00

*◊ RARE 1944 DATE KRIEGHOFF LUGER WITH KRIEGHOFF HOLSTER.

SN 11233. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN in small numbers between Eagle/2 proofs on bottom. 1944 date above chamber. HK Anchor/KRIEGHOFF SUHL on center toggle link. Krieghoff Eagle/2 proofs on right receiver and right frame rail. Full SN on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Proper Krieghoff black plastic grips with border. Machined black plastic bottom magazine with no proofs or numbers. This gun is featured on pp. 499, 641, 798, 801 and 1098 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Accompanied by a black leather standard pattern P.08 holster with no external markings, Krieghoff Eagle/2 on inside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue that is slightly fading on grip straps and left frame. Orig straw is 95% with some light corrosion on safety lever. Bore is bright and sharp. Grip are excellent with sharp checkering and very little wear. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is very fine with extra wear on edges and corners. Some cracking on flap and closure strap. Stitching is black, structure is solid. 4-52995 BWS53 (7,500-13,500) – Lot 3095

3096
$0.00

*◊ RARE AND BEAUTIFUL POST WAR KRIEGHOFF LUGER SN 119.

SN 119. 4″ 9mm Muaser bbl with Eagle/135 proof on upper left. HK Anchor/KRIEGHOFF SUHL on center toggle link. Krieghoff Eagle 2 proofs on right side of receiver and right frame rail. Large digit 119 SN on left receiver and front of frame. Small parts are unnumbered. Sideplate has large matching number on back. Proper Krieghoff black plastic grips with border. Plain bottom machined FXO Eagle/37 proofed magazine. This gun is featured on p. 622 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. 95% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with some minor chips to checkering mostly on left grip. Magazine is excellent with very little overall wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52999 BWS52 (8,000-14,000) – Lot 3096

3097
$8,050.00

*◊ RARE EARLY SUBVARIATION S CODE KRIEGHOFF LUGER.

SN 702. 4″ 9mm bbl with Krieghoff Eagle/2 proof. S above chamber (Krieghoff date code for 1936). HK Anchor/SUHL on center toggle link. Krieghoff Eagle/2 proofs on right receiver and right frame rail. All numbers are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Plain aluminum bottom Eagle/2 proofed magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 738 and 1098, 1138 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 96% bright, high polish blue with silvering on sharp edges. 75% straw with scattered light corrosion. Bore is bright with moderate wear. Grips are worn and dark with dings and dents in checkering. Magazine is excellent with light wear overall. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52991 BWS54 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3097

3098
$8,625.00

*◊ MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH CASED DWM 1900 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 248. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Plain wood bottom magazine. In an English made wooden trade case with purple velvet lined compartments and brass fittings labelled “Charles Lancaster” with London address, trade mark and advertising. Inside case compartments are two correct wood bottom extra magazines, a metal oil bottle, a takedown tool and a cleaning rod with oiler. This gun is featured on pp. 212, 217, 221, 248, 263, 565, of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. The case is shown on pg. 1442 PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% blue with some scattered light corrosion. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and still show some wood grain. A few minor dings to checkering. Magazine is excellent with light corrosion to body and very little wear on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Case is very good with a top that has warped to where it will not close readily. Brass fittings for lock are missing on lid. Internal accessories are in excellent condition. 4-52162 BWS5 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3098

3099
$5,175.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER 1906/34 BANNER SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 3624v. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern BP proof and four digit SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U above four digit SN on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Blued body aluminum bottom magazine with matching numbers that have been added after manufacture. This gun is featured on p. 771 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with some light corrosion on bbl and grip straps. 70% orig straw with a safety lever that has been reheated. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some minor dings to checkering and some wood grain showing. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52787 BWS61 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3099

3100
$3,450.00

*◊ DWM 1906 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT CROSS IN SHIELD LUGER.

SN 12039. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN and Swiss proof. Swiss cross in shield above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Swiss proofs on left receiver. “P. 38” private sale date on left frame rail. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper wood bottom Swiss magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 551 and 647 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn showing wood grain and the left grip has a chip under the safety lever. Magazine is excellent with some corrosion on the body and little wear on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52836 BWS23 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3100

3101
$4,250.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL EARLY DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN 1372. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with Swiss proof on left side. Cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Swiss proof on rear toggle link. Dish toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on left receiver. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Orig Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. All numbered parts are matching except for the left grip which is number 77. This gun is featured on pp. 215, 216, 217, 228, 551, 568, 589, 590 and 1625 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue with very light wear on a few sharp edges and a few minor scratches on front grip strap. 98% straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent showing nice wood grain and very lightly worn checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear overall. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52831 BWS3 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3101

3102
$5,750.00

*◊ DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN 2645. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on bbl, left receiver and toggle assembly. “P 35” private sale date on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. This gun is featured on pp. 214, 218, 567, 589, 642 and 643 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with silvering on sharp edges and some light scratches on right frame rail and front grip strap. Straw is 95%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips show nice wood grain and have very light wear to the checkering and few dings and minor chips. Magazine is excellent with very minor wear and dings. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52828 BWS6 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3102

3103
$3,737.50

*◊ DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH FLUCKIGER BARREL.

SN 4189n. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with Swiss proofs and full SN along the bottom axis. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “Fluckiger Zurich” proof on right receiver (Fluckiger was a gunsmith in Zurich who fitted Swiss made barrels to unbarreled pistols exported by DWM during the 1920s when completed pistols could not be exported to Switzerland under the Versailles Treaty provisions). Grip safety. Wide border 1924 pattern checkered walnut grips. “Germany” marked wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is featured on p. 548 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 98% of the orig Fluckiger blue and straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and beautiful wood grain. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52783 BWS24 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3103

3104
$2,300.00

*◊ DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 50185. 4-3/4″ “BUG” proofed 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on the bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “BUG” proof marks on left receiver have been over stamped with unidentified Farsi numerals and a capital “A”. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. 1929 pattern brown plastic bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% orig blue with scattered light pitting that is heaviest on the grip straps. Straw has been reheated to 70%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with light dings and chips to checkering. Magazine is near new with almost no wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52772 BWS25 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3104

3105
$2,185.00

*◊ BERN MODEL 29 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH HOLSTER AND STRAPS.

SN P26374. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on top of flange and Swiss proof on bottom. Swiss cross in shield on center toggle link. Full SN with p prefix on left frame rail. “F+W” stamp on back of frame. Front frame well is stamped “44” (manufactured in 1944). All numbered parts are matching. Dark brown plastic grips. Proper dark brown plastic bottom magazine. With orig brown leather “E.STUDER/SATTLER/ERLENBACH ZRH/35” (made by E. Studer in Erlenbach, Canton Zurich in 1935) stamped holster with orig carrying straps. This holster is featured on p. 1186 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with silvering on high flat of sideplate. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with little wear. Magazine is in near new condition. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is very good with moderate wear overall with some cracking on belt loops and straps. 4-52849 BWS98 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3105

3106
$17,250.00

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE TURKISH ARMY 1936 MAUSER BANNER LUGER.

SN 2176v. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN, German Wehrmacht pattern bore mark 8,80, and Eagle/63 proof on bottom. 1936 above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Crescent with star, “TC” (Turkish Republic property mark) and “Subaylara/mahsustur” (Officer’s Property) on right receiver. Left receiver has horizontal Crown/U next to 4-digit SN. Uniquely positioned small Eagle/63 inspection stamps on stop lug. Eagle/63 proof on right frame by takedown lever and tiny Eagle/63 on back of frame above lanyard ring. All numbered parts on gun are matching except checkered walnut right grip which is unnumbered and left grip that has numbers that do not match. Plain aluminum bottom magazine with no proofs or numbers on body or bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 539 and 783 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with light wear turning to corrosion on grip straps, right frame rail and sideplate. Straw has been reheated to 97%. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain. Magazine is excellent with little wear and minor scratches on bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52895 BWS66 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 3106

3107
$6,440.00

*◊ RARE PERSIAN MAUSER 4″ LUGER.

SN 1903. 4″ 9mm bbl with Crown/U proof on front of sight base and full SN in Farsi on bottom of bbl. Pahlavi Crowned lion crest above chamber. Farsi script on center toggle link. “Parabellum Short Model 1314” (in Farsi, 1314 being Gregorian year 1935) next to a Persian proof on right side of receiver. Left side of receiver has a horizontal Crown/U proof next to full SN in Farsi. Upper safe position and extractor are marked “Safe & Loaded” in Farsi. All numbered parts on gun are matching in Farsi. Checkered walnut grips. Proper Persian aluminum bottom magazine with numbers in Farsi that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 561 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with most wear on grip straps which are fading and starting to corrode. Also an area of light wear and corrosion toward right front of bbl. Orig straw is 60% with some scattered light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with minor chips and dings to checkering and still show wood grain. Magazine is excellent with some minor dings to aluminum bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52893 BWS59 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3107

3108
$7,762.50

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 RUSSIAN LUGER.

SN 1027. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom. Crossed Mosin Nagant Rifles above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Cyrillic marked safety and extractor. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to near new with near mint blue and straw. Bore is worn and dull with pitting. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Small crack on right grip behind trigger and a chip at lower front. Magazine is excellent with light corrosion on body and a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52846 BWS22 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3108

3109
$11,500.00

*◊ VERY RARE VICKERS DUTCH WEST INDIES LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10.

SN 10. 4″ 9mm bbl with SN and proofs on bottom. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/W on left receiver. “RUST” with arrow pointing upward above safety lever. Grip safety. Coarse checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching except for the coarse checkered walnut grips. Rare proper Dutch magazine with metal spring clip on wood bottom. One of a very small batch of pistols in their own serial number range (starting at 1, Vickers KNIL contract pistols started at 4182) supplied by Vickers for the Dutch West Indies (Netherlands Antilles) administration. This gun is featured on p. 654 & p. 695 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 98% Dutch Arsenal finish with pitting under grips. Straw is 95%. Bore is worn with pitting. Grips are well worn with dings and dents to checkering. Magazine is excellent with only a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52877 BWS99 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3109

3110
$0.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY LUGER.

SN 560. 4″ 9mm bbl dated 1929 with full 3-digit SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/W on right receiver. British proofs. Full 3-digit SN on bottom of receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Brass unit marking plaque is removed from left frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered wood grips. Proper Dutch magazine with metal spring base retainer on wood bottom. Part of the first contract delivery from DWM for the KNIL in early 1912. This gun is featured on pp. 558 and 572 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Retaining 90% Dutch arsenal blue and straw with scattered light pitting that gets deep under grips. Bore is worn and dull from corrosion. Grips are fair with chips and deep gauges and oil soaked dark. Magazine is excellent with very little wear on body and bottom. 4-52871 BWS20 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3110

3111
$2,300.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 DUTCH/INDONESIAN LUGER.

SN 33069. 4″ 9mm bbl dated 1924 with full SN on bottom of bbl. 5-point Indonesian Army (Tentara) star above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “RUST” marked safety. Crown/W on left receiver. Pistol is a composite of a Dutch contract receiver/barrel/toggle and a DWM 1906 Commercial grip frame. All numbered parts are matching except the receiver, toggle assembly, grips and grip safety. Toggle assembly and grip safety are all numbered “51”. Proper Dutch magazine has metal reinforcing clip on bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining 80% Dutch arsenal blue with scattered light pitting. Straw is about 25%. Bore is worn and dull with corrosion. Grips are poor with heavy wear and chips and dings. Magazine is fair with a corroded body and well worn wood bottom with chips. Mechanics are very good. 4-52874 BWS19 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3111

3112
$3,450.00

*◊ RARE 1936 MAUSER BANNER SIAMESE ARTILLERY LUGER WITH PROPER STOCK AND MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 3515v. 8″ 9mm bbl with multi-position adjustable artillery rear sight. 1936 above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof next to 4-digit SN on left receiver. Back of frame has Siamese lion’s head and Bangkok Police Siamese property number 258 in Thai. Odin import marks under SN on front of frame (this company purchased a large group of Siamese Lugers and imported them to the United States). All numbered parts are matching except for the rear sight which is numbered 89. Checkered walnut grips. Orig matching aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed magazine. Proper walnut Siamese artillery stock is numbered 3474. This gun is featured on p. 562 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 75% blue with scattered light pitting that is deep pitting under grips and above right grip on frame. Retains 25% orig straw with light corrosion overall. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are fair, oil soaked black and well worn with chips and dings. Right grip does not stay on gun, left grip has chip under safety. Magazine is very good retaining 75% blue on body with scattered light pitting and little wear on bottom. Very good stock has scattered dings and normal wear. Lug retains 80% orig blue and 10% orig straw. Small piece of leather remains from attaching straps. Mechanics are sound. 4-53282 BWS92 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3112

3113
$6,900.00

*◊ RARE 1900 BULGARIAN LUGER CONVERTED TO 9MM P.08.

SN 20592. 4″ 9mm bbl. Bulgarian crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Bulgarian safety marking. Frame and toggle assembly are matching; receiver, side plate, trigger and other small parts do not match. 9mm bbl is unnumbered and the flange has been machined off to fit the long frame. Grip safety has been removed and internal components have been converted to p.08 pattern. Main spring has been converted to coil spring. Wood bottom magazine has numbers that do not match. These pistols were converted to P.08 configuration by German Wehrmacht depots during WWII. This gun is featured on p. 684 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retaining about 60% blue with scattered light pitting and scratches. 20% orig straw. Bore is worn and frosted. Right grip is sharp with nice wood grain, left grip is well worn with dings. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are sound. 4-52856 BWS11 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3113

3114
$5,750.00

*◊ RARE 3-DIGIT GERMAN ARMY MACHINE GUN DETACHMENT SPECIFICATION DWM 1906 9MM LUGER.

SN 229. 4″ 9mm bbl that is “BUG” proofed and has the full 3-digit SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “BU” proofed front and center toggle links and receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Frame has unique 3-digit number in a larger than normal font 2.8 mm high identical to that of the first German Army issue Luger pistols, 220 of which were purchased for training purposes in 1907. A few additional pistols were produced to the 1907 Machine Gun Detachment contract specifications and in the continuation of their serial number range (1 – 220) above 221 but with the hold-open which was excluded from the military guns. This gun is featured on p. 312 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with some light pitting and fading on grip straps and trigger guard. Orig straw is about 80%. Bore is lightly worn with light frosting. Grips are lightly worn with minor chips and dings to checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52882 BWS18 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3114

3115
$0.00

*◊ RARE 1938 S/42 NAVY LUGER WITH MATCHING NAVY MAGAZINE.

SN 2435l. 4″ 9mm bbl marked “Cal.9m/m PARAB” on top. 1938 date above chamber. S/42 (code for Mauser) on center toggle link. Eagle/63 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching on gun down to the checkered walnut grips. Rear grip strap is Nordsee Navy marked “N/3006” on backstrap. Orig matching magazine is Eagle/63 proofed and stamped “N 3006” above full matching SN. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 80% blue with fading and light corrosion on grip straps, sideplate and right frame rail. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are worn with some dings and gouges to checkering. Magazine is excellent with some small dings to bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52915 BWS65 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3115

3116
$6,325.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1939 MAUSER BANNER POLICE EAGLE/F LUGER WITH HOLSTER AND MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 367W. 4″ 9mm bbl with SN on bottom. 1939 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Crown/U next to SN on left receiver. Eagle/F proof on right receiver. Eagle/6 proof on sideplate. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips and the orig matching aluminum bottom magazine. With black “OTTO SINDEL/BERLIN/1939” marked holster with Nazi Eagle acceptance stamp between belt loops below maker mark. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with fading on grip straps and some wear spots on bbl. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with minor dings and indents to checkering. Nice wood grain is still showing. Magazine is excellent with minor dings to aluminum body. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is excellent with some wear on front and edges, fading on lid and strap which has some cracking and flaking above button hole. Back is beautiful with a light scuff at bottom. 4-52116 BWS67 (3,500-7,500) – Lot 3116

3117
$2,587.50

*◊ RARE 1939 MAUSER BANNER POLICE EAGLE/F LUGER.

SN 884w. 4″ 9mm bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom. 1939 above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Crown/U next to 3-digit SN on left receiver. Right receiver has Eagle/F police proof. Sear safety. Simson Eagle/6 proof on sideplate. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Machined aluminum Haenel Schmeisser 3-digit police magazine that does not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% orig bright blue with fading on grip straps and receiver and silvering on sharp edges, corners and sides of muzzle. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings. Magazine has very little wear and a few spots of minor corrosion. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52984 BWS93 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3117

3118
$2,875.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER BANNER 42 DATE COMMERCIAL LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 8442w. 4″ 9mm bbl 42 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N above 4-digit SN on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the original aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed magazine. Proper black plastic grips with border. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue. Straw has been reheated to 97%. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. Magazine retains 80% blue on body and has light wear on aluminum bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52815 BWS62 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3118

3119
$0.00

*◊ ERFURT 1918 POLICE REWORK LUGER RIG WITH HOLSTER AND TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 5402t. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. 1918 above chamber that is cut for artillery rear sight. Crown/ERFURT on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver and most small parts. Sear safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. With two matching numbered Haenel Schmeisser aluminum bottom magazines that are numbered 1 & 2 and an unmarked takedown tool. In a brown police style Eagle/8 proofed leather holster. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig finish with scattered light corrosion. 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazines are excellent with a few areas of corrosion on bodies and little wear on bottoms. Takedown tool retains 80% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is very good with moderate wear and scuffs and some cracking on upstrap. 4-52980 BWS103 (2,500-4,250) – Lot 3119

3120
$6,900.00

*◊ RARE SIMSON S CODE LUGER.

SN 1888a. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. S on center toggle link (code for Simson manufacture). Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper Eagle/6 proofed Simson aluminum bottom magazine with S on bottom and no numbers. The serial number, 1888a, is the highest recorded Simson number. This gun is featured on pp. 467, 477, 631 and 723 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% proper era arsenal finish. Straw is 95% with areas of light corrosion. Bore is bright with light frosting. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents to checkering and some wood grain showing. Magazine is excellent showing little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52947 BWS96 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3120

3121
$2,357.50

*◊ RARE SU40 SIMSON TOGGLE SPANDAU ARSENAL PARTS ASSEMBLY LUGER.

SN S16. 4″ 9mm bbl with tiny Eagle/135 proof on upper left. 1940 above chamber. “SIMSOM&Co/SUHL” and Eagle/6 proof on center toggle link. “SU40” (assembled by H.Za. Spandau approved by inspector #40) on right receiver. SN only appears on front of frame, all other parts appear to have no numbers. Grips are proofed Eagle/655 and Eagle/165. Tiny Eagle proof appears on front of grip strap. Checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom magazine with no numbers or proofs. Assembled from unnumbered Mauser parts with an unnumbered Simson toggle assembly by the repair depot at Spandau Arsenal. This gun is featured on p. 476 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with light wear on sharp edges and corners and light fading on rear grip strap. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine has minor wear on body and very minor nicks and dings on aluminum bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52953 BWS100 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3121

3122
$3,835.00

*◊ RARE SIMSON AND CO SUHL POLICE LUGER.

SN 579a. 4″ 9mm bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom. SIMSON & Co/SUHL on center toggle link. Almost all parts have Eagle/6 proofs. Undated receiver with interesting use of a small eagle/6 mark as Revisionscommission (RC) concession mark. Sear safety fitted. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Eagle/6 proofed Simson aluminum bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 444, 467, 631 and 723 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent Police Arsenal finish. Retaining 98% bright blue and 98% bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with very little wear. Magazine has light wear and very minor dings. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52944 BWS97 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3122

3123
$2,760.00

*◊ ERFURT 1914/1920 DATE ARTILLERY LUGER.

SN 4235a. 8″ 9mm bbl with multi-position artillery rear sight. Both front and rear sights have fine tune adjustment screws. 4-digit SN on bottom of bbl. Imperial proof on side. 1920/1914 above chamber. Crown/Erfurt on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right side of receiver. “GERMANY” export marked on right rear frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom magazine is Imperial proofed and has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% arsenal blue with scattered corrosion that is deepest on left side of bbl. 95% straw with a few spots of corrosion. Bore is worn with light frosting. Grips are worn with dents and dings to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Wood bottom magazine excellent with a couple dings. Mechanics are sound. 4-52939 BWS55 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3123

3124
$2,300.00

*◊ MAUSER 1939 42 CODE MILITARY ISSUE LUGER WITH HOLSTER.

SN SN 6685u. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN and British proofs on bottom. 1939 above chamber. “42” (code for Mauser) on center toggle link. Eagle/63 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper serial range and suffix letter Eagle/63 proofed magazine that does not match. With brown 1939 “GENSCHOW & Co AG/BERLIN” Eagle/WaA286 proofed standard P.08 pattern holster. This gun is featured on p. 471 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% orig blue with fading and corrosion on grip straps and silvering on sharp edges and corners. Bore has light wear and frosting. Grips are lightly worn with multiple dings and indents. Magazine is excellent, retaining 95% blue on body and minor dings on bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Holster is very fine with scattered dings and light scuffs and extra wear on edges and corners. Stitching is intact. Structure is solid with some cracking on closure strap. 4-52963 BWS94 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3124

3126
$5,290.00

*◊ RARE SS DEATH’S-HEAD INSPECTION MARKED MAUSER 1939 42 CODE LUGER.

SN 6119w. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit number on bottom and “SS”/skull next to Nazi Eagle proof on right side. 1939 above chamber. 42 on center toggle link (code for Mauser). Nazi military proofs and “SS”/skull on right receiver. 4-digit SN on left receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper aluminum bottom Eagle/655 magazine with numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% orig blue with fading and corrosion on grip straps, fading on right receiver and vertical scratches on sideplate. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are oil soaked dark, worn and have dings and indents on checkering, and chip under safety lever under left grip. Magazine is excellent with little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52968 BWS64 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3126

3127
$0.00

*◊ DWM 1920/1921 DATED MILITARY LUGER.

SN 5119b. 4″ 9mm bbl with Eagle/ArA4 proof on top and full SN on bottom. 1920/1921 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Eagle/HZaJt20 (Heeres Zeugamt Jngolstadt, inspector #20) in front of Eagle/ArA4 (Ausrustungsamt 4, forerunner of Waffenamt inspection office) proof marks on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Reichsheer unit marked “2.45.” (2 Kompagnie. Pistol #45) on trigger guard. Checkered wood grips. Blued plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 466, 576 and 1156 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 80% blue with most wear and some light corrosion on grip straps and right frame rail. Most strawed parts have been blued, probably by arsenal except for ejector which retains about 40% straw. Bore is dull with light pitting. Grips are well worn with nice visible wood grain. Magazine has light corrosion on body and bottom has dings and a deep chip in the wood. Mechanics are sound. 4-52931 BWS50 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3127

3128
$2,300.00

*◊ POLICE ISSUE 1920 DATED DWM LUGER.

SN 4681n. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom and Eagle/ArA4 proof on top. 1920 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Eagle/ArA4 proofs on right receiver. British proofs. Sear safety. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Frame and left grip are cut for magazine safety which is no longer intact. Wood bottom magazine has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 466 and 1124 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with some fading and light corrosion on grip straps. Orig straw is 65% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are worn with some minor dings and scrapes. Some wood grain is still visible. Magazine body has some spots of corrosion and wood bottom is lightly worn with few minor dings. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52974 BWS48 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3128

3129
$0.00

*◊ SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF ISSUE DWM 1920 DATED POLICE.

SN 6070a. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom. 1920 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. British proof marks. Eagle/ArA4 proofs on right receiver. Sear safety. Checkered wood grips. All numbered parts are matching except for firing pin which is #12. Frame is cut for magazine safety which is no longer intact. Front strap has X-ed out police unit marks “S.D II R.374” (Dusseldorf Police). Backstrap has X-ed out “SCH.R.22.” (unidentified). Haenel Schmeisser magazine that is Eagle/L proofed on body and aluminum bottom and has numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 466, 576 and 1164 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 80% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and fading primarily on grip straps. About 20% of orig straw remains. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Grips are well worn with deep chips and dents. Magazine is excellent with some minor dings and dents on bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52971 BWS49 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3129

3130
$1,207.50

*◊ SCHUTZPOLIZEI BREMEN ISSUE DWM 1920 COMMERCIAL POLICE REWORK WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 6424m. 4″ 9mm bbl with Crown/N proof and 4-digit SN on bottom. X-ed out (cancelled) “7.65” above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Added sear safety. Horizontal Crown/N on left frame rail. “SP.Bn.1652.” on front grip strap (Schutzpolizei of Bremen weapon #1652). These were the municipal police in Bremen. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Matching numbered wood bottom Haenel Schmeisser Eagle/L proofed magazine. The gun was originally issued in the early 1920s with factory original 7.65 mm barrel, and re-barreled to 9 mm in the late 1920s when the German police re-armed with 9 mm P.08s. This gun is featured on pp. 531 and 1164 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with fading on grip straps. Orig straw is 50% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is bright and has light wear. Grips are very good with some dings and indentations on checkering. Magazine body is excellent with minor dents and there are a few small dings and chips to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52977 BWS47 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 3130

3131
$1,180.00

*◊ RARE DWM 1918 MILITARY LUGER WITHOUT PROOF MARKS.

SN 4175m. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom. 1918 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Receiver, bbl and toggle assembly do not have any commercial or military proof or inspector marks. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. Pistols in the 1918 (l/m/n) suffix range were finished at the very end of WWI and into 1919 in the absence of any proper inspection regime at DWM, hence the lack of marks. This gun is featured on pp. 576 and 629 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 95% orig blue with wear on sharp edges, grip straps and top of receiver. Straw 70% and appears to have been reheated in the past. Bore is worn with very light frosting. Grips are moderately worn showing wood grain and left grip has the common chip missing under safety lever. Magazine is excellent with very little wear on body and bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52927 BWS51 (1,250-1,950) – Lot 3131

3132
$1,610.00

*◊ G DATE S/42 MILITARY ISSUE LUGER.

SN 9446A. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. G above chamber (code for 1935 manufacture). S/42 on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Early W154 and S92 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom Eagle/154 proofed magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 469 and 1120 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retains 85% blue with scattered corrosion and areas of light pitting. 40% straw with scattered light pitting. Grips straps and sideplate are fading as are sharp edges and corners. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and still show wood grain. There is a chip on left grip under safety lever. Bore is worn with light pitting. Magazine is excellent with very little wear other than a few minor dings. Mechanics are sound. 4-52958 BWS95 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3132

3133
$3,450.00

*◊ 72ND INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIT MARKED DWM 1915 LUGER.

SN 253f. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN and suffix letter on bbl. 1915 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proof marks on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips. Front grip strap unit marked “J.R. 72 6. 3.” (72nd Infantry Regiment 6th Company weapon #3). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Left grip is numbered and matching, right grip is unnumbered. Numbered wood bottom magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 1092 and 1113 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Straw 50% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor indentations and show nice wood grain. Magazine is excellent with little wear on body and a few nicks and dings in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52923 BWS37 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3133

3134
$4,025.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $3,500-$5,000

EXTRAORDINARY RARE REICHSHEER UNIT MARKED LUGER “FÜLLSTÜCK ZUR TASCHE” (WOODEN HOLSTER FILLER) RIG WITH TWO EXTRA DUMMY MAGAZINES.

SN NSN. Black leather PO8 holster modified to 1934 pattern with cleaning rod holder added inside lid. Holster is marked “10/J.R.19.48.”(Tenth Coy, 19th Infantry Regiment, Weapon #48) on front and “10.19.48.” below a Crown/III Bavarian leather rationing stamp on back. Inside is wooden dummy Luger marked “10/JR19 25” (dummy weapon #25) and block wood magazine that is marked “10/JR.19.41” (dummy magazine #41). Also in holster is orig unmarked takedown tool and metal cleaning rod. Dummies were used to help retain shape of holster when worn on occasions not requiring the pistol or stored without gun & magazine, the pistol being retained in the unit armory unless required for active service or exercises. With two extra dummy magazines. One is unmarked, the other is marked 4/R.R.18.(66.)6. (Fourth Eskadron 18th Reiter Regiment) erased dummy magazine #66, replaced with dummy magazine #6. This rig and extra magazines are featured on p. 1337 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Holster retains orig dark brown color in back and stitching retains orig color. Front of holster has been dyed black, as has stitching. Dummy gun is excellent with black stain and light wear on sharp edges and corners. Dummy magazine retains orig wood color and is very lightly worn. Takedown tool is excellent, retaining 97% blue. Cleaning rod is excellent with scattered light corrosion. Extra dummy magazines are very good with some staining to wood. 4-53359 BWS109 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 3134

3136
$4,600.00

EXTREMELY RARE US 1901 CAVALRY TRIALS LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Brown leather with “US” in an oval on flap. Back of holster is marked “ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/E.H.S.” Brass stud on front for flap closure. Brass rivets on back to attach belt loop. 1,005 of these holsters were manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal for the US trials 1900 Lugers that have SNs between 6100 and 7100. The guns are rare, but the holsters are much harder to find. These holsters are sought by both Luger collectors and collectors of US Military accountrements. This holster is featured on p. 1227 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Nice orig color that has darkened over the years and has stained in places with a few dark spots on flap. Scattered cracking on flap and top edge of belt loop. Stitching is orig color. Brass parts have patina and verdigris that are typical for their age. 4-53352 BWS104 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3136

3137
$0.00

SPECTACULARLY RARE DUTCH 1905 SECOND TRIALS PATTERN (TYPE B) LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Believed to be the only Type B example known. Dark brown leather with pouches for cleaning rod/oiler, takedown tool and pin punch. Extra flaps sewn in sides of top flap. Brass fittings on flap closure and brass tip on fastening strap. Belt loop on back angled at 45°. “F” on upper left corner of backside. “05/Ko/B” on center of lower back section indicating 1905 manufacture Ko & B were maker’s/inspectors’ marks. Includes orig takedown tool and prototype stepped pin punch. This holster is featured on p. 1201 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. With cracking and flaking overall on closing flap. Outer extra flap on bottom is also cracking and half of stitching has failed. Cracking on top edge of closure strap. Brass fittings show normal wear for age. Orig takedown tool and punch are very good. 4-53353 BWS107 (2,500-5,500) – Lot 3137

3138
$2,300.00

EXTREMELY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL DUTCH 1905 FIRST TRIALS PATTERN (TYPE A)LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Dark brown leather with pouches for cleaning rod/oiler, takedown tool and pin punch. Brass fittings on flap closure and brass tip on fastening strap. Belt loop on back angled at 45°. “F” on upper left corner of backside. “05/Ko/B” on center of lower back section indicating 1905 manufacture Ko & B were inspectors’ marks. This holster is featured on p. 1200 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. With normal wear on leather. Some cracking on curvature of flap, fastening strap and flap for cleaning rod. Pull strap is missing. Brass shows normal patina for its age. 4-53354 BWS106 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 3138

3139
$1,437.50

ULTRA RARE TURKISH SECURITY POLICE PO8 HOLSTER.

SN 658. Brown leather German police pattern with magazine pouch and upstrap with stud closure. Takedown tool pouch inside flap. No makers mark. Believed to be made by Albrecht Kind. “TC” above stud (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti – Turkish Republic). Below stud is “Emniyet Isleri Umum Mudurlugu” (Directorette of Public Security). Below strap loop is pistol number “658”. This holster is featured on p. 1219 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. With wear on edges and corners. Some flaking on upper corners of flap. Stitching retains orig color. Holster is solid. 4-53355 BWS105 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3139

3140
$2,990.00

FABULOUS SA MARKED SAUER 38H HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Dark brown leather. SA logo stamped onto flap. Upstrap with flat stitched top. “D.R.G.M.” above “Akah” crossed rifles logo behind strap. Inside of flap has illegible name of a GI ending with “US Army” above “Sauer 7.65” in blue ink. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent orig condition with very little wear. Only very minor scuffs and surface cracking at top. Almost near new condition. Leather retains 98% orig bright finish. All stitching intact and orig color. Structure is solid. 4-53351 BWS115 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3140

3141
$4,025.00

SUPERB 1942 GERMAN MILITARY MARINE LUGER/HOLSTER BOX WITH NAVY LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. 11″ x 8-3/8″ x 4″ wood box with steel reinforced corners and swivel hook closure stenciled “P.08/m.Tasche” (Pistole 08 with holster) on top of lid. Left side is marked “E.J. 1942” and stamped Eagle/WaA14. Sides are constructed with tongue and groove corners, lid has mortise & tenon planked construction. Inside of box has canvas strap screwed in to hold a Luger holster in place. Included is a “LEDERWARENWERK / CURT VOGEL / GOTTBUS / 1939” over Eagle/WaA100 and Eagle/M navy stamp. Front of holster is stamped “1242”. This box set is featured on p. 1431 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Some separation between wood pieces and some wear and splintering on sharp edges and corners. 3″ crack on one of bottom panels. Stenciling on top is clear, as are marks on left side. Metal fittings have scattered light pitting. Holster is excellent with normal scuffs and scrapes. Most stitching retains its orig color. Structure is solid. 4-53356 BWS112 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3141

3142
$2,587.50

VERY RARE BAVARIAN PROTOTYPE EUGEN HUBER 1915 ARTILLERY HOLSTER AND MAGAZINE POUCH.

SN NSN. Heavy grain brown leather front and flap with internal pouches for takedown tool and cleaning rod. Flap has folded/overlapped corners secured by blind rivets instead of the usual molding to shape. Backside is smooth leather with rear loops to attach to artillery stock. Below is marked “EUGEN HUBER/Militär/Efkten/München” and “AWM/1/15” (inspection/acceptance by Artilleriewerkstätten München in 1915). With double magazine pouch that has same textured leather in front and smooth leather in back, and same markings on closure flap. Both items are shown on p. 994 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. With an approximate 1″ x 1/2″ piece missing from side flap. Illegible name in scrip on inside flap. Minor scuffs and scrapes. Stitching is intact in orig color. Magazine pouch is in better condition but lacks the closure stud, retaining lighter color and less wear with a crack across top of flap. 4-53358 BWS108 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 3142

3143
$2,875.00

KRIEGSMARINE MARKED VERY EARLY ERMA LARGE BOX S.E.L.f. P.08 22 CAL. CONVERSION SET.

SN 514. Large wood box marked Eagle/M/”N.130″ (Kriegsmarine Nordsee Weapon Number 130) on top. Bottom of box is branded “R.R./1932” above an Eagle/Su45 stamp. Toggle assembly, magazine and bbl are numbered 514 with matching numbers and Kriegsmarine N.130 marks that match the box. “RK” stamped rod with light wood handle. Brush is marked “JS” and jag brass end is “S” marked. “SU58” proofed cleaning rod guide with matching Kriegsmarine N.130 unit mark. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Wood box has light wear on the outside with some minor scuffs. Toggle assembly retains about 98% original blue. Accessories are in excellent original condition. 4-52391 BWS115 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3143

3144
$632.50

LEINHARD ARMEEMODEL 4MM CONVERSION UNIT, WITH “DISAPPEARING MAN TARGET” BULLET STOP BOX.

SN NSN. Scarce 4mm conversion kit made by Leinhard and sold in a special dark green steel-reinforced wood box that holds a miniature humanoid silhouette printed with target rings numbered 1-10 to be used at 5 meters (pistol) or 10 meters (rifle). The pistol conversion kit is housed in an unmarked blue cardboard box containing a 5″ barreled insert whose threaded end fitted with a round serrated nut. Between the end of the insert and chamber flare is a brass mounted front sight with adjustable elevation. Other components include a cleaning rod, a short bristle brush, a short 1-pc converter cartridge case and a hand ejector. Twine wound over a wooden base is used to rotate the mounted target. No separate instructions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: The shipping box is in excellent orig condition though the components pictured on the box cover differ from the included accessories. Near excellent subcaliber box scuffed and slightly discolored. No tears or taping. Components, in-the-white or brass, show mild oxidation or yellowed toning. No suggestion of buffing or enhancement. A very unusual conversion kit, possibly the only one to incorporate a rotating “disappearing man” target. 4-52190 LMA138 (450-650) – Lot 3144

3145
$287.50

LARGE LIENHARD PARABELLUM 4MM CONVERSION KIT IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Boxed conversion kit measures 6″ x 9-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ with large manufacturer’s label. Base has three compartments. The largest contains a large quantity of miniature targets and a holder along with a full set of instructional literature. The middle compartment contains a cleaning rod, cleaning brush, spare sear, screwdriver, firing pin, a spring and hand ejector. The third compartment contains a tinned box that hold the sub caliber insert and large knurled bayonet fitting component machined for a front sight (missing insert) and retained by a knurled ring. There is also a 2-pc cartridge insert and a leather washer. None of the components are named or numbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Near excellent condition shipping box with scattered scuffs and a few small losses. No evidence of glue or taping. Excellent condition instructions without discernible tears or losses. All in-the-white components are slightly greyed while all the brass fixtures have toned to a mustard yellow. The knurled bayonet fixture retains virtually all of its blue. 4-52397 LMA140 (250-375) – Lot 3145

3146
$172.50

LEINHARD ESL 4MM CONVERSION KIT FOR 7.65MM PARABELLUM.

SN 37. Unusual conversion kit in original shipping box with blue label citing “1 Einstecklauf fur Selbstlade-Pistole/Caliber. 7.65m/m Modell Munit.2o.” Includes a bbl insert for 7.65mm Parabellum with bayonet fitting, numbered “37”, to front sight whose spring loaded positioning prevents rotation. Also included is an unmarked loader. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The body of the box is in very good condition with losses to the label. The right side of the box is missing its flap. Near excellent in-the-white bbl insert with bayonet fitting retaining 97% orig blue. The blued loader retains virtually all of its finish. 4-52394 LMA139 (150-225) – Lot 3146

3147
$172.50

SCARCE RWS 4MM LUGER CONVERSION BARREL INSERT.

Orig Luger 4mm insert sold by Rhein.-Westf. Sprengstoff. The unmarked conical nut is salt blued while the 6-5/8″ bbl insert is in-the-white. There is no leather washer nor are there any other conversion components. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near excellent orig condition with the nut showing minimal oxidative change. Some of the serrations on the front of the bbl insert have been blunted from tooled removal. Bright but dirty bore with sharp rifling. 4-52400 LMA133 (150-200) – Lot 3147

3148
$1,035.00

ERMA LUGER .22 CONVERSION UNIT, NAZI MARKED, SMALL WOOD CASE.

SN 3607. Nazi marked Erma Luger .22 conversion unit contained in a small wooden case measuring 8-3/8″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″. The forward edge of the base is marked “ERMA” and Nazi eagle/77 accepted. The orig finish toggle assembly is numbered “3607” as is the aluminum magazine base. Bbl tube is in the white, measures 7-1/4″ long, is numbered “3370” and comes with a blued extension tube and a single knurled securing nut. The 5-shot blued magazine is eagle/77 acceptance marked on the lower spine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Toggle assembly has 95% orig salt blue with the extension tube retaining 85% orig blue. Mild oxidative dulling of the bbl insert that has a different SN. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Case with scattered handling dings but no chips or losses. 4-52382 LMA130 (850-1,200) – Lot 3148

3149
$862.50

ERMA POST WAR LUGER .22 CALIBER CONVERSION KIT, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.

SN 517. Erma .22 conversion kit for a Luger. Presented in a wood box whose lid is marked with the Erma logo along with “ERMA – Einstecksystem/SE 08/2 Kal .22 long rifle”. The box is foam lined and partitioned for a 6″ tube insert, whose end has two knurled securing rings, a replacement toggle mechanism, .22 Luger magazine, and appropriate accessories. The breech block is marked with the Erma logo surmounting “SE08/7”; on the left side is the SN 00517 followed by a series of German proofs; the right side is marked “Made in Germany”. All parts are salt blued and all instruction paperwork is included under the foam lid liner. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The box shows negligible handling and all components are in 99+%, near new, orig condition. This set seems to have been purchased more for presentation than use. Interesting accessory for every Luger collector. 4-52392 LMA129 (300-500) – Lot 3149

3150
$460.00

ERMA LUGER .22 CONVERSION UNIT, POST WAR.

Commercial post-war Erma Luger .22 conversion unit, marked “ERMA” in a circle over the breech block that is numbered “859” and “Made in Germany” on the left side. Short 4-1/2″ bbl, with post-war proof, retained with two knurled nuts. 10-shot magazine whose left side is marked “Made in Germany” and has an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98% orig salt blue on all components. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. 4-52384 LMA138 (200-300) – Lot 3150

3151
$230.00

RWS LUGER 4MM CONVERSION KIT, FULL BOXED SET, FOR 7.65MM PISTOL.

SN 6. Orig Luger 4MM conversion set sold by Rhein.-Westf. Sprengstoff in black cardboard box with cover label, picturing the included inserts, marked “Einstecklaufchen Nr. 6.” The base of the box, lined in purple matte, is partitioned for the bbl insert and conical retaining nut, a spring loaded inserter and a cleaning rod. The conical nut is fire blued and marked with a scriptic “RWS/6”; the other components are in the white and unmarked. A leather washer is used to buffer the retainer from the muzzle and properly position the cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near excellent condition box with scattered scuffing and minor losses to the overlying label. No attempt to tape or reglue any corners or hinge. Near excellent condition of all inserts with no evidence of any enhancement. Bright but slightly dirty bore with sharp rifling. 4-52403 LMA131 (225-350) – Lot 3151

3152
$172.50

WALTHER PP 4MM CONVERSION KIT IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN NSN. Walther PP 4mm conversion kit in wood-simulated cardboard box whose lid is marked with the Walther banner overlying “Einstecklauf mit Stahlpatronen/fur PP Kal. 7.65mm”. The base is compartmentalized for the threaded insert tube with split ring washer and retaining nut, four cartridge inserts, a brass cleaning rod, and a case extractor. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig box is in near excellent condition with no evidence of taping or gluing. In-the-white inserts are slightly dulled with minimal toning. The same toning applies to the mellowed brass extractor extension and cleaning rod. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. 4-52406 LMA132 (175-250) – Lot 3152

3153
$27,600.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: The exploded interior images in the catalog for Lot #3153 are not for Lot #3153. Please see the images on our website for the correct exploded view. The full view of the complete gun and two close-ups in the printed catalog are of this gun.

*◊ FABULOUS WALTHER PP PROTOTYPE SN 2.

SN 2. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “WALTHER” banner on left side of slide. Front of slide is uniquely dovetail jointed to frame by “T” section frame extension, 90 degree safety lever. Prototype pattern checkered walnut grips with double lines within border. Prototype lock work. Unique magazine has prototype metal extension at base and no visible markings. Front grip strap is stamped with SN “2” towards bottom. Crown/N proofs on right side of bbl visible through ejection point, directly below on slide and on frame. One of a kind PP that is a study in the development from the Model 4. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with sharp edge wear and light fading & corrosion on grip straps. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with minor dings and dents to checkering. Magazine retains 95% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52591 BWS132 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3153

3154
$0.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL FACTORY OAK LEAF ENGRAVED WALTHER PP.

SN 162755P. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port. Factory oak leaf pattern engraving covering about 85% of exterior surface including right and left sides of frame and slide, front and rear gripstraps, trigger, and safety lever. Checkered black plastic grips with Walther Banner and boarder. Proper magazine with Walther Banner on body and black plastic extension. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are near mint with sharp checkering. Magazine is excellent with 90% blue and a small crack in plastic extension. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52629 BWS126 (8,000-14,000) – Lot 3154

3155
$13,225.00

*◊ RARE AND IMPORTANT STANDARTE FELDERRNHALLE SA MARKED WALTHER PP.

SN 946008. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Crown/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port and another directly below on slide. 90* safety lever. SN on right side of frame behind trigger. Checkered black plastic Walther Banner grips with border. Rear grip strap has “SA.der NSDAP./Standarte,, Feldherrnhalle” (the elite guard unit of the Nazi Party SA formed in 1935). Magazine has Walther Banner on body. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with silvering on sharp edges and light wear on grip straps. Bore is bright with light frosting. Grips are excellent with very little wear. Magazine is excellent retaining 95% blue with some light corrosion on body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52618 BWS127 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3155

3156
$2,875.00

*◊ WALTHER UNMARKED PP AC SUFFIX IN ORIG BOX.

SN 384370P. 4″ 7.65mm bbl. Late dull finish. Unmarked slide with full SN on right side. Unmarked frame with full SN on right side. Black plastic grips with Walther Banner at top. Two magazines with Walther Banner above “PP 7.65m/m”. In plain cardboard box with stapled corners and a green label on top with Walther Banner and “Autom. Pistole/Mod. PP Cal. 7.65”. Also includes cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% blue. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. Magazines are excellent and retain 95% orig blue. Cleaning rod is excellent. Box has solid structure and light wear on edges and corners with a couple of repaired tears on lid. Label is excellent. 4-52637 BWS125 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3156

3157
$2,300.00

*◊ RARE REICHS JUSTIZMINISTERIUM (Reich Ministry of Justice) MARKED WALTHER PP.

SN 203078P. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port and another directly below on slide. Checkered black plastic grips with Walther Banner and border. Front grip strap is marked “R.J.” (Reichs Justizministerium). Magazine body is marked with a Walther Banner over “PP 7.65m/m”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with sharp edge wear and light fading on grip straps. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and very little wear. Magazine retains 95% orig finish. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52613 BWS128 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3157

3158
$3,680.00

*◊ RARE WALTHER PP WITH 90* SAFETY AND UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBERING WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 752971. 4″ 7.65mm bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Back of front sight blade has been painted white and back of rear sight blade has been painted red, commonly seen on pre-WWII Walther target pistols. 90 degree safety lever. Full SN is vertically engraved on right side of slide in front of slide serrations. Crown/N proof on right side of slide under ejection port and another directly below it on the right side of frame. Full SN on right side of frame behind trigger. Checkered black plastic Walther Banner grips with border. Matching magazine with Walther Banner on bottom of body and full SN engraved into right side of black plastic bottom extension. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig bright blue with light wear on sharp edges and slight fading with light corrosion on grip straps. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. Magazine retains 95% blue on body and plastic bottom has very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52590 BWS133 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3158

3159
$2,300.00

*◊ RARE WALTHER PP WITHOUT FACTORY NUMBERS.

SN 4A. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m”, “Mod. PP”. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port and another directly below on slide. Importer added “4A” SN on right side of frame behind trigger. No other externally visible markings. Checkered black plastic Walther Banner grips with border. Magazine has Walther Banner above “PP 7,65m/m” on body. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% orig blue with some touch up to slide. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with very little wear. Magazine retains 90% blue with scattered light corrosion. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52605 BWS130 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3159

3160
$2,760.00

*◊ WALTHER PP HIGH POLISH ARMY ISSUE WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 226941P. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m”, “Mod. PP” followed by Eagle/WaA359 on left side of slide. British proofs. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port and another directly below on slide followed by full SN. SN on right side of frame behind trigger. Left frame has Eagle/WaA359 behind trigger. Checkered black plastic Walther Banner grips with border. Matching magazine has Walther Banner above “PP 7,65m/m” on body. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig high polish blue with some very light corrosion on slide. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with few dings to checkering and border. Magazine retains 95% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52610 BWS129 (2,000-3,250) – Lot 3160

3161
$1,150.00

*◊ SUPERB HIGH POLISH WALTHER PP .22 CAL.

SN 138625P. 4″ .22 Cal bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 22”, “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Crown/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port and another directly behind on slide.SN on right side of frame behind trigger. Checkered black plastic Walther Banner grips with border. Correct magazine has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig high polish blue with wear on sharp edges and around muzzle with grip straps that are slightly fading. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with few minor dings to checkering. Magazine retains 60% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52600 BWS131 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 3161

3162
$17,825.00

*◊ BEAUTIFUL RARE WALTHER MOD HP 7.65 MM NEAR NEW IN FACTORY CASE.

SN 3002. 4-7/8″ 7.65mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/N proof on right side behind slide. Back of front sight blade is painted white, back of rear sight is painted red. Walther Banner “Waffenfabrik Walther,Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s patent Cal 7.65m/m” followed by “Mod. HP” on left slide. Eagle/N on front right side of slide. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Double action lockwork. Right side of slide has Eagle/N proof on front. Right side of frame has full SN and Eagle/N above trigger guard. Black bakelite checkered grips. All numbered parts are matching. One magazine is marked P38 and one magazine is marked Eagle/359. In a black leatherette factory Walther case with a gray velvet interior bottom and gray satin interior lid with Walther Banner in gold. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near mint. Retaining 99% orig high polish bright blue with light wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips have almost no wear. Magazines are excellent retaining 98% blue. Mechanics are excellent. Case is near new with stains and indentations from where the gun sits in it. 4-52633 BWS123 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3162

3163
$1,207.50

*◊ WALTHER P1 POST WAR GERMAN BUNDESGRENZSCHUTZE (BORDER GUARDS) ISSUE WITH BOX AND MATCHING .22 INSERT.

SN 153744. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with proofs on front and 3-digit matching SN on left side behind slide. Walther Banner followed by Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do/P38 Cal 9mm followed by 3-digit matching SN on left slide. Right side of slide has small German proof at rear. Full SN on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. All numbered parts are matching. Black bakelite checkered grips. With two magazines marked with Walther Banner and “P1 9mm”. In orig cardboard box with Walther Banner and marked “Pistole P 38” on lid with cardboard partition separating gun from extra magazine, brush and brass cleaning rod. Together with its matching (sn 744) .22 insert device comprising replacement barrel, lightweight slide and magazine housed in their fitted wooden box. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with some light dings to checkering. Magazines retain 95% blue. Box is excellent with solid structure and light wear on edges and corners. 4-52410, 4-52409 BWS124 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3163

3164
$2,012.50

*◊ SPREEWERKE P38 CYQ SUBVARIATION 4 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN B1101. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/88 before “cyq” on left side behind slide. “P. 38” followed by “cyq” and full SN on left slide. Right side of slide has Eagle/88 proofs. Eagle/88 on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. All numbered parts are matching. Brown bakelite serrated grips. Magazine with Eagle/359 proofs and matching numbers that have been Xed out and added again on bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is worn with frosting. Grips are excellent with very little wear. Magazine retains 90% blue and has a few areas of light pitting. 4-52649 BWS120 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3164

3165
$1,495.00

*◊ SPREEWERKE P38 CYQ SUBVARIATION 3 WITH FN FRAME.

SN 665x. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/W88 “cyq” on left side behind slide. “P. 38” followed by “cyq” and full SN on left slide. Right side of slide has Eagle/88 proofs. Eagle/140 (FN) on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. All numbered parts are matching. Brown bakelite serrated grips. Magazine with Eagle/359 proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and light wear on right slide. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn. Magazine retains 95% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52660 BWS118 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3165

3166
$1,003.00

*◊ WALTHER P38 HIGH POLISH AC41 SUBVARIATION 2.

SN 7941e. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/359 proof on right side behind slide. “P. 38”, “ac 41” followed by full SN on left slide. Eagle/359 on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Military Eagle/359 proofs above right grip. Dark brown bakelite serrated grips. All numbered parts are matching. Magazine is P38 marked. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Well worn front grip strap. Bore is worn with light frosting. Grips are excellent with light wear. Magazine retains 95% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52653 BWS119 (1,000-1,750) – Lot 3166

3167
$1,035.00

*◊ WALTHER MODEL HP MILITARY PROCUREMENT VARIATION 2.

SN 21527. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/N proof on right side behind slide. Walther Banner “Waffenfabrik Walther,Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s patent Cal 9m/m” followed by “Mod. HP” on left slide. Eagle/359 on left side of hammer spur. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Right side of slide has Eagle/N proof on front and military Eagle/359 above grip. Brown bakelite serrated grips. All numbered parts are matching. Magazine is jvc code with Eagle/WaA766 proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 98% arsenal dip blue finish. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with light wear. Magazine is excellent and retains 98% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53302 BWS116 (800-1,500) – Lot 3167

3168
$747.50

*◊ MAUSER P38 BYF44 SUBVARIATION 2.

SN 4052R. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/WaA135 on left side behind slide. British proofs. “P. 38” followed by “byf/44” and full SN on left slide. Right side of slide has Eagle/WaA135 proofs. Eagle/WaA135 on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. All numbered parts are matching. Brown bakelite serrated grips. P38 marked magazine with “jvc” and Eagle/WaA135 proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with most wear on front grip strap. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with little wear. Magazine is excellent and retains 97% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52639 BWS122 (750-1,250) – Lot 3168

3169
$1,150.00

*◊ MAUSER P38 BYF43 SUBVARIATION 1.

SN 2283o. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/135 on left side behind slide. “P. 38” followed by “byf/43” and full SN on left slide. Right side of slide has Eagle/135 proofs. Eagle/135 on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. All numbered parts are matching. Black bakelite serrated grips. Magazine with Eagle/WaA135 proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with extra wear on front grip strap. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with minor wear and light scratches. Magazine retains 95% blue with some minor corrosion on body. 4-52645 BWS121 (600-1,000) – Lot 3169

3170
$649.00

*◊ WALTHER P38 AC45 SUBVARIATION 2.

SN 3976c. 4-7/8″ 9mm bbl with full SN on front and Eagle/WaA135 proof on left side behind slide. British proofs. “P. 38” full SN, followed by “ac 45” on left slide. Eagle/359 on left side of frame. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Military Eagle/359 above grip. Brown bakelite serrated grips. SNs are mismatched which is proper for this model. Magazine is jvc code with Eagle/WaA766 proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 85% orig blue with some scattered corrosion on bbl and a swastika lightly scratched into the right side of slide. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with light wear and swastikas scratched into the top of both sides. Magazine is very good retaining 25% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52656 BWS117 (600-1,200) – Lot 3170

3171
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE LUFTWAFFE EMERGENCY HALF CYLINDER DRUM LN 9615 FOR BERLIN LUBECKER MOD 34 LeuP SIGNAL PISTOL.

SN 3195. 6-1/8″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber and “302” on bottom flat under chamber. Right side of chamber has Eagle proof and two Eagle/214 proofs. Right side of frame has Eagle proof and two Eagle/214 proofs. Left side of frame has “237/1940” (Berlin Lubecker manufactured in 1940). Full SN on left frame above bbl tip lever. Right side of hammer, bbl tip lever, trigger, and trigger guard are Eagle/214 proofed. Pre-war wide serrated hammer. Black anodized aluminum construction with blued steel, hammer, trigger, trigger guard, bbl tip lever, lanyard, pins and screws. Checkered black bakelite grips. With original Luftwaffe half cylinder feld-grau painted tin-plate aircraft emergency packing “D” section drum, of the early Ln 9615 pattern, sealed with peel-off “sardine can” top opening with label on outside “Notsignalbenalter mit Inhalt” (Distress signal container with contents) and makers details/dates/specifications in German. Inside is room for gun and four compartmentalized lightweight aluminum ammunition canisters (3 “D” shaped, one flat) for 24 rounds of signal ammunition that are color coded (green/red/white) for different types of flares. Drum has leather carrying strap that attaches to backside. This kit was carried by Luftwaffe aircraft and would have been carried out of the plane by the pilot in case of an emergency landing in water or hostile territory to signal rescuers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, pistol retaining 98% original black finish with minor sharp edge wear and light scratches. Steel parts retain 98% original blue. Bore is bright. Grips are excellent with few minor chips to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. Drum is very good retaining about 90% original feld-grau paint finish with scattered light corrosion in areas and moderate dings and dents. Label is about 90% intact and mostly legible. Interior and interior ammo canisters are excellent. Leather strap is in good condition with cracking and flaking overall. 4-52189 BWS86 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3171

3172
$0.00

RARE WALTHER Z LeuP RIFLED KAMPFPISTOLE WITH ORIGINAL LIBELLE SHOT ANGLE SPIRIT LEVEL.

SN 9721h. 6″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber with large “Z” engraved and filled with white luminous paint on left side and Eagle/359 proofs on right side with rifled bore. “ac/41” (Manufactured by Walther in 1941) on left frame. Matching SNs on left side of bbl and frame by hinge. Rear left side of frame is fitted with original Libelle shut angle measuring device, a spirit level sight in a round metal housing containing a sealed glass toroid part full of pink-colored fluid. Zero to 90 degree barrel elevation angle can be determined by alignment of the graduations with the air bubble in the fluid. The intact Libelle is a very rare accessory to the Kampfpistole. Eagle/359 proofs on right side of frame. Right side of hammer is also Eagle/280 proofed. Checkered black plastic grips, lanyard ring on bottom of frame. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% original black finish with sharp edge wear and silvering on bbl, chamber, frame behind chamber, and sharp edges on Libelle sight. Bore is sharp. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and light wear with small dings. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52699 BWS74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3172

3173
$2,875.00

BEAUTIFUL NEW-IN-BOX EARLY WALTHER MODEL 1934 COMMERCIAL LEUP SIGNAL PISTOL.

SN 27510. 6-1/8″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber and Crown/B, Crown/U, and Crown/S proofs on right side and matching SN on bottom under chamber by hinge. Right side of frame has Crown/B and Crown/U proofs. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (THUR.)” above a Walther banner. Full SN on left frame above bbl tip lever. Pre-war time wide serrated hammer. High polished bright black anodized aluminum construction with bright fire blued steel, hammer, trigger, trigger guard, bbl tip lever, lanyard, pins and screws. Hinge pin is strawed. Checkered brown bakelite grips with border. Original brown wood-grained cardboard box with Walther banner on top of lid embossed in gold. Inside of box has cardboard fittings to hold bbl, keeping gun in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new, retaining over 99% original bright finish. Only the slightest of wear in moving parts that rub together. Steel parts retain more than 99% of original fire blue that is bright and beautiful. Straw on hinge is virtually new. Bore is mint. Grips are virtually new with virtually no wear. Mechanics are perfect. Box condition is very good with normal wear on sharp edges and corners, and a lid edge that is held together with tape. 4-52153 BWS87 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3173

3174
$0.00

RARE ERMA Z LeuP RIFLED KAMPFPISTOLE.

SN 3498. 6″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber with large “Z” engraved and filled with white luminous paint on left side and Eagle/280 proofs on right side with rifled bore. “ayf/41” (Manufactured by Erma in 1941) on left frame. Matching SNs on left side of bbl and frame by hinge. Eagle/280 proofs on right side of frame, trigger guard, trigger, and unlocking lever. Right side of hammer is also Eagle/280 proofed. Checkered black plastic grips, lanyard ring on bottom of frame. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 90% original black finish with sharp edge wear and silvering on bbl, chamber, frame behind chamber, and rear grip strap. Bore is sharp. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and light wear with small dings. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52703 BWS71 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3174

3175
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE J.G. ANSCHUTZ SYSTEM EISFELD BARREL-LESS SIGNAL IGNITER.

SN 14504. 1-1/2″ 11 mm chamber with push button to open and numbered “94” inside upper lid. Left side of frame has Imperial proof, “JGA” in an oval, above full SN. Unmarked safety lever. Checkered walnut grips with border. Lanyard ring below grips. Designed to fire a special cartridge with primer and case having a large attached flare in a cardboard container. Although 19,000 of these were manufactured during WWI, only a few dozen are known to have survived. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining about 90% original blue with fading on trigger guard and grip straps. Bore has some serrated corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some minor dings and chips to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52678 BWS80 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3175

3176
$1,725.00

EMIL ECKOLD MODEL L DOUBLE BARREL LUFTWAFFE FLARE PISTOL.

SN 28277. Cal. 27 mm. 6-1/2″ bbls with circle 4/Eagle commercial proofs above each chamber. Green/brown anodized finish. Rear of frame has bbl selector lever with positions marked L & R (Links/Recht – left and right) above Eagle proof. Left side of frame is Luftwaffe part no. marked “L.N.24483” above bbl release lever and safety lever is marked F & S (Feuer/Sicher – fire and safe), area above grip marked “ojr” (Manufactured by Emileckold Waffenfabrik Suhl). Right frame has SN above bbl release lever. Checkered black bakelite grips with border. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent w/ 95% original anodized finish with scattered dings and scratches and silvering on sharp edges. Bore lightly worn and dull. Grips are excellent with light wear and scratches and minor dings to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52708 BWS73 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3176

3177
$4,025.00

EARLY WALTHER 1936 KRIEGSMARINE SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL SL.

SN 653. Cal. 27 mm. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl with octagonal chamber. Crown/B, Crown/U, and Crown/S proofs on right side of chamber. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis(THUR).” above 1936 Walther Banner/Eagle M and SN 653. Safety lever marked “Sicher and Feuer”. Polished stainless steel manufacture with walnut forearm and checkered walnut grips. Unlocking lever under trigger guard. Crown/B and Crown/U proofs on right frame. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent with light wear on stainless steel finish. Bore bright. Forearm has light wear with minor chips and dings. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and small chips to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52721 BWS69 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3177

3179
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $1,500-$2,600

LOT OF THREE GERMAN ARMY ZINC LEUP SIGNAL PISTOLS.

SN 7093/58542L/20746. #1: ERMA 1943. 6-1/8″ 27 mm round bbl with octagonal chamber, Eagle/280 proof marks on right side, and SN on left side. Left side of frame is marked “ayf/43” (Manufactured by Erma in 1943), SN and “Zink 4″ on left frame above trigger guard. Eagle/280 proofs on right frame. Cast zinc alloy construction with blued steel hammer, tip lever, trigger guard, trigger, small parts and screws, and blued steel lanyard ring on bottom of frame. Checkered brown bakelite grips. #2: WALTHER. 6-1/8” 27 mm round bbl with octagonal chamber, Eagle proof mark on right side, and SN on left side under chamber next to hinge. Left side of frame is marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis(Thur)” above a Walther banner and the full SN on left frame above trigger guard. Eagle proof and Eagle/359 on right frame. Cast zinc alloy construction with blued steel hammer, tip lever, trigger guard, trigger, small parts and screws, and blued steel lanyard ring on bottom of frame. Serrated wood grips. #3: WALTHER. 6-1/8″ 27 mm rnd bbl with octagonal chamber and Crown/B, Crown/U, and Crown/S proofs and Eagle/359 proofs on right side and matching SN on bottom under chamber by hinge. Right side of frame has two Eagle/359 proofs and Crown/B and Crown/U proofs. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)” above a Walther banner with 1936 below. Full SN on left frame above bbl tip lever. Pre-war time wide serrated hammer. Black anodized aluminum construction with blued steel, hammer, trigger, trigger guard, bbl tip lever, lanyard, pins and screws. Checkered wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear and light scratches to zinc. 97% original blue finish with scattered light corrosion on blued parts. Bore dull. Grips are sharp with minor wear. Mechanics are excellent. #3: Excellent, retaining 90% black finish with silvering on sharp edges and corners, mostly on octagonal chamber and sides of muzzle with extra wear on right flat of chamber. Finish is turning a greenish tint. Steel parts retain 97% original blue with scattered light corrosion. Bore has light parallel scratches. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52693, 4-52696, 4-52681 BWS77 (1,500-2,600) – Lot 3179

3184
$34,500.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR MAUSER 7.92MM M1916 FSlK CARBINE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN S466K. Cal. 7.92mm. Once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain a museum quality Mauser FSlK 16 (Fleiger-16) otherwise known in English as the “Fliers Self Loading Carbine 1916”. Based on the Mauser self loading rifle of 1909, the FSLK M1916 was issued in World War I for use as an aircraft borne weapon, especially for the troops defending Zeppelins. The flap locking design required lubricated cartridges, and Mauser made a single series of less than 1,000 examples. This particular rifle type was pictured in Early Aircrafts Armament by Woodman on pg 123. and was formerly part of the Henk Visser collection. All metal parts match and the weapon is Imperial Prussian proofed. Comes with orig wooden transport case which is in overall good condition, cleaning rod/jag, takedown tool, 4 orig FSLK magazines, 3 modified MG13 magazines. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of rifle itself is very fine. Bluing and straw well over 98% with only very minor edge wear, no rust or pitting. Bore very fine, chamber has thin surgical saw cut through the top handguard into the chamber per post WWI Treaty of Versailles deactivation requirements, as do all FSlK 16, skillfully preserving historical integrity of the piece. Orig magazines are serial numbered, but do not match the weapon. Stock is Mauser barrel marked and Imperial proofed. Wooden transport case is overall good condition with numerous dings, scratches and handling marks has orig key, remnants of paper contents tag, but leather handle has come apart (repairable, included inside case with all metal fittings). 4-53233 DW6 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3184

3185
$0.00

*◊ MUSEUM QUALITY VERY RARE HAENEL-ROTH M1899 SELF LOADING RIFLE.

SN 5. Cal. 8.15mm X 46mm (G Roth case #618). Exceptionally scarce example of an experimental Roth Patent long recoil action self loading rifle made by C.G. Haenel, Suhl, and one of only a handful known to exist. This example, SN 5, formerly of the Henk Visser Collection was previously illustrated in TBLAP. Roth patented his recoil design as DRP 116061 & 118602. Rifle is in very fine condition and presents very well. It is fitted with a finely engraved trigger guard & magazine floor plate, as well as detailed screw escutcheon & screws. The stock is finished with nicely checkered wrist & a horn forend, wrist cap & buttplate. Two position checkered flip up rear sight & single post front sight. Nice straw trigger & 2-position wrist tang safety. Left receiver marked in script “CG Haenel, Suhl System G. Roth. D.R. Patent No 116061 & 118602”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Henk Visser Collection. CONDITION: Finely made & preserved experimental with 99% bluing & straw with fine stock, small chip top rear tang area, minimal slight dings & scratches. Some slight splitting of right horn forend. Functions & mechanically sound. Bore very good with strong lands & grooves. 4-53204 DW25 (18,500-27,500) – Lot 3185

3186
$16,675.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $10,000-$15,000

*◊ VERY RARE 9.3 MM MANNLICHER M1904 SPORTING/MILITARY TRIALS SELF LOADING RIFLE.

SN 62. Cal. 9.3mm. Scarce opportunity to obtain one of the only surviving examples of Mannlicher’s last patent model as made by OWG Steyr and submitted for military trials at the time of Mannlicher’s death in 1904. Ferdinand von Mannlicher was a prolific designer with numerous successful and not so successful designs. This particular rifle was formerly part of the Henk Visser collection, and covered by US Patent 804, 748, granted Nov. 14, 1904. Mannlicher’s 1904 uses a short recoil system, in which the bolt and bbl recoil rearward together until the bolt is cammed down at rear to disengage the locking lugs. Rifle is set up in sporter configuration has a lever magazine release, finely checkered stock, flip-up rear sight graduated for 100 & 200 meters, checkered rail and high polished bluing overall. Receiver is marked with Austrian proofs and a single crown over “N” on the left bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very fine. 98% high polished blue remains with some slight browning and edge wear on straight pull bolt handle. Bore, bright shiny strong lands and groves, high polished hard wood stock is in nice condition with numerous nicks, dings & scratches that do not detract. 4-53240 DW8 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3186

3187
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $5,500-$7,500

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM.

SN 245. Cal. 8mm x 57. Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. The magazine (replacement) is in the white as are the bolt and extractor, period 2-pc sporter stock shows nice checkering at forend & wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. High polished blue is 98%, the rear dove-tail sight has been ground down at some point and 3-threaded holes are present on the right where a presumed tangent or target sight was probably added and later removed. Bore is very nice, shiny, stock shows some wear & a few minor scratches and dings. 4-53224 DW7 (5,500-7,500) – Lot 3187

3188
$9,200.00

*◊ RARE VERY EARLY TROOP TRIAL PRODUCTION PUSH BUTTON BOLT RELEASE G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941.

SN 1752. Cal. 7.92 mm. Exceptional all matching early trials production pushbutton G41 (W). This particular example is one of first guns made in a block of 5000 for testing by the German army in 1941 to compete against the Mauser G41 (M) and is photographed and documented in Darrin Weaver’s 2001 book Hitler’s Garands in color on the end plate illustrations (top rifle) and on pg.35. Early push button bolt hold open variant, a feature which was eliminated very early in G41 production. Rifle is marked “G.41 (W) 1752 ac”, all metal parts are serial numbered to the receiver and marked “WaA359” as is the walnut stock. This nice example is all complete, mechanically sound comes with serviceable war time sling, orig rod and sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall Good. Metal bluing is approximately 90+% with occasional patina and tiny pits at the trigger guard, muzzle cone, magazine and buttplate. Walnut stock shows numerous small dings, scratches and handling marks. Phenolic resin handguard is in good condition. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. 4-53254 DW2 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 3188

3189
$6,900.00

*◊ VERY EARLY TROOP TRIALS PRODUCTION G41 (W) MANUFACTURED BY CARL WALTHER IN 1941.

SN 6346. Cal. 7.92 mm. Historically significant all matching early production G41 (W). This particular example is one of first guns made in the second block of 5,000 issued for testing by the German army in 1941 to compete against the Mauser G41 (M). Rifle has variant factory machined scope mount rails on receiver for the rarely seen “Zf40” 1.5X scope. Rifle is marked “G.41 (W) 6346 ac”, all metal parts are serial numbered to the receiver and marked “WaA359” as is the walnut stock. This nice example is all complete, mechanically sound and comes with an authentic war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall Good. Metal bluing is approximately 90+% with occasional patina and tiny pits at trigger guard, muzzle cone, magazine and buttplate. Walnut stock shows numerous small dings, scratches and handling marks. Phenlolic resin hand guard is serial numbered “6346” to the receiver and is in good condition. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. 4-53253 DW3 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3189

3190
$14,950.00

*◊ EXQUISITE CONDITION LATE WAR BERLIN-LUEBECKER MASCHINENFABRIK K43 WITH VERY RARE ZFK43/1 LATE WAR ZEISS EXPERIMENTAL SCOPE.

SN 3633C. Cal. 7.92 mm. Outstanding near mint condition Berlin-Luebecker Maschinenfabrik (BLM) K43 marked “WaA214 3633c K.43 qve45” manufactured in the very last weeks of the war. This exact rifle appears as the bottom gun on the color end plates in Darrin Weaver’s 2001 Hitler’s Garands Condition is exceptional and all exterior metal parts match to include blued “WaA A44” stamped action cover which has electro-pen SN. Manufactured with right side scope rail and comes with green web sling, double magazine pouch marked “ros 1944”, excellent orig war time cleaning rod, sight hood, scarce phosphated “aye” K43 magazine and orig “WaA 359” marked gray phosphate scope mount and exceptionally rare ZFK43/1 4X scope. This die-cast zinc alloy & machined improvement over the ZF4 was made in very limited numbers by Carl Zeiss (“rln”)near the end of the war. Scope mount SN 9868 with orig dowels, screws and bands and lever marked “fest”and “loose”. Optics are very clear, and the set includes an orig protective leather cover, and orig rubber eye piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exceptional. Phenolic impregnated wooden resign handguard is excellent as is near perfect late war laminated WaA 214″ marked stock with 1 x 1.5″ left side factory slice on forend. Bore is nearly unfired, overall bluing and phosphate on metal parts is easily 99%. All matching gun except for internal locking lugs, bolt and firing pin housing. Scope & mount absolutely authentic and orig and everything is complete & functional. Optics are clear & leather cover is in excellent condition as well. 4-53258 DW5 (9,000-12,500) – Lot 3190

3191
$4,600.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PURPOSE MADE GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR THE G43 RIFLE.

Only known example of the cup style grenade launcher (Schiessbecher) as manufactured specifically for the wartime G43 and K43 rifles. Early attempts utilizing the G43 threaded muzzle were unsuccessful, and the K98 pattern grenade launcher (Gewehrgranatengerät) design was subsequently modified for use with the G43. This included taller and more robust clamping surfaces, a reversed securing screw/lever, and a longer cut-out to facilitate the longer front sight base of the self-loading rifle. The concept advanced as far as the troop trial stage but these devices do not appear to have been ever officially issued. This particular example is illustrated in Darren Weaver’s 2001 “Hitlers Garands” on page 196. The bottom is marked “G.Gr.Ger.” and “cnx” indicating manufacture by Gustav Appel of Berlin-Spandau. The assembly appears complete and fully functional with the rifle bbl marked “WaA78” “+” and the numeral “5”. No other accessories are included with this launcher. Spectacular opportunity to obtain the only known example of this rare accessory. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Orig wartime bluing is approximately 97% with scattered patina & freckling,especially at the clamping mechanism area, but does not detract. Cup rifling is shiny, showing strong lands & grooves. Everything is complete & functional. 4-53374 DW46 (5,000-15,000) – Lot 3191

3192
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $14,000-$20,000

EXCEPTIONAL PURPOSE MADE FG42 SCOPE AND VERY EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PRESSED STEEL DOVETAIL MOUNT.

SN 48577. Once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made FG42 scope and pressed dovetail grooved mount (also incorrectly known as a “swallow tail” mount due to mis-translation from the German “Schwalbenschwanz”). The positioning of the clamp screws and small dovetail claws allow this pattern mount only to clamp correctly to the dovetail section receiver rail of the rare “gcy” (L.O.Dietrich/Altenburg) manufactured second pattern FG42, of which only 2 – 300 were made, the cut-outs in the rail of the Krieghoff made guns preventing engagement of the front clamp claws of this pattern mount. This exact set is illustrated on page 243 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitlers Garands. Scope itself is in very good condition. Marked with the normal “Gw ZF4 48577 ddx”, an additional blue filled triangle and an additional engraved “L”. It is also marked in large engraved letters “FG42 Nr.0232”, which is the SN of the gcy code weapon it was originally mated to. The heavy stamped sheet metal mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Scope retains 95% of orig bluing with wear on the high edges. Some near microscopic scattered pitting in various locations. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. Accessories are in excellent condition with tiny dent on rain shield and wooden dowel of cover is missing one small screw. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition again with tiny scattered pits & blemishes that do not detract. 4-53364 DW36 (14,000-20,000) – Lot 3192

3193
$18,975.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $12,000-$25,000

SPECTACULAR EARLY ZFG42 SCOPE AND EARLY STRADDLE MOUNT DEVELOPED FOR THE FIRST PATTERN FG42 RIFLE.

SN 10V113. Once in a generation opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made ZFG42 scope and straddle mount. Another example of this set in the APG collection is illustrated on page 220 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitler’s Garands. This scope, made with a brass body, is in very good condition, with 3 post reticle. Marked “ZFG42 Fl52973 ddx. 10V 113”,which is 64 scopes away from the one illustrated in the book. The “V” indicates “experimental” or “trials” piece. The heavy machined steel mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound, and marked on the rear “auf”, “zu”, and on the left side “FG42 No1003”, which represents the orig rifle it was mated to. Unlike the example from APG, this mount has its orig tightening lever. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. These scopes & mounts are only found in government museums or in the most advanced private collections. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass scope has lost much of its orig black stain. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition with 80+% bluing remaining with most wear at the sharp edges. 4-53365 DW37 (12,000-25,000) – Lot 3193

3194
$14,950.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $12,500-$15,000

EXCEEDINGLY RARE ZF4 SCOPE WITH DOUBLE FG 42 SCOPE MOUNTS.

SN 38613. Once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain one of the very rare, genuine, original ZF4 scopes outfitted with purpose made mounts for the FG 42 rifle. This pattern mount is the only type that fits correctly and clamps both mount feet to the receiver rails on Krieghoff (“fzs”) made second pattern FG42s. Scope itself is in excellent condition. Marked “Gw ZF4 38613 ddx”. it is also marked with a green filled triangle indicating the type of lubricant used, as well as an additional large “L” engraved to the right, indicating Luftwaffe issue. The scope comes with an orig windage cover, good condition but stiff eye piece and fragile & torn wood, leather and Presstoff cover. The mounts themselves are phosphated sheet metal stampings. They are secured to the top of the FG42, via two stamped levers quite unlike the post war reproductions that are seen. The split mount rings are correctly tack welded under the mount foot preventing removal. The rear mount is SN 04522. This set up is illustrated in several publications to include Death from Above and others. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exceptional overall. Scope retains 99% of bluing. Mechanically functional and optics clear. Leather cover is in poor condition as indicated above. Both FG42 mounts retain 99% phosphate, mechanically functional and complete. 4-53363 DW35 (12,500-15,000) – Lot 3194

3195
$0.00

PROTOTYPE ZF4 SCOPE AND MOUNT POSSIBLY FOR TRANSITIONAL G41/G43 OR MAUSER K98.

SN 29749. Unique opportunity to obtain a one of a kind prototype machined ZF4 scope mount, which was possibly developed & manufactured for use on one of the transitional G41 rifles that was fitted with a left side scope rail, or perhaps one of the early G43’s or later K98’s that ultimately became what we know of as the “swept back mount”. This example is fitted with a standard ZF4 marked “Gw ZF4 dow 29749”. The scope itself includes its period windage cover, is fully functional with slightly hazy optics. Prototype mount is a heavy machined piece, manufactured for use on a left side rail, and has shorter struts than the traditional ZF4 mount. The front & rear aspects of the mount are mirror images of each other and the cradle holds the scope from the side rather than from below. The mount itself is unmarked, while the locking lever is marked “fest” and “lose”. This exact set is illustrated in Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitler’s Garands” on page 268. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Scope retains 97% bluing with some patina & wear on the objective end. Mechanically functional and optics somewhat hazy. Mount is in 99% condition with some freckling on the front strut, shows somewhat more involved cosmetic machining than standard ZF4 mounts, a few small areas of patina & speckling on the lever, mechanically functional and complete. 4-53366 DW38 (6,500-12,500) – Lot 3195

3196
$5,175.00

SPECTACULAR ZF4 SCOPE, MOUNT, ACCESSORIES AND AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR II WOODEN FIBER CONTAINER.

SN 66037. Exceptional authentic and complete wartime set which includes a fine condition ZF4 4X scope marked “Gw ZF4 66037 ddx.”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Three post reticle with clear optics. Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with an original windage knob cover, authentic stamped sheet metal rain shield, rubber eye piece, rare amber glass filter & excellent condition leather and Presstoff cover. The phosphated mount is an authentic WaA 359 marked example engraved with SN 1586. Both index holes are present. Complete and fully functional with blued “fest” & “lose” marked pressure lever. Both bands, screws and dowels are phosphated, correct and orig wartime production. Set is housed in an excellent condition authentic wartime wooden & fiber box, ink marked “WaA 217”. Web belt loop is in good serviceable condition and late blue wartime enamel paint displays very well. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of the metal overall is excellent. Scope bluing is 98%. Optics clear and everything functions. Phosphated mount is 98% with some slight speckling on the rail mating surfaces. The leather cover is complete and in excellent condition for its age, as is the rubber eye piece. The wooden container has some minor paint chips, scuffs & scratches but it displays very well. 4-53372 DW44 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3196

3197
$0.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $3,500-$5,000

VERY RARE PROTOTYPE VOIGTLÄNDER ZF4 SCOPE WITH “BURK” RANGING RETICLE.

SN 41539. Excellent condition ZF4 4X scope marked “Gw ZF4 Bu 41539 ddx.”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Has experimental graduated reticle as developed by the German Army Officer Hauptmann Burk in an attempt assist snipers to quickly estimate range. This experiment was tested at the Infantry School in Döberitz, but was ultimately unsuccessful and only a handful of these rare scopes remain. Included are a copy of the test report from the Döberitz School rejecting the sight and a letter from Döberitz to Burk confirming that only 15 G43 rifles so equipped had been made up by Walther and were available for issue for the trials. The “Bu” marked scopes are discussed at length on page 244 of Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitlers Garands” Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with two windage knob cover, as these prototypes were also fitted with two elevation windage-type knobs. Of note, there are several reproductions of the Burk reticle scope on the market. This one has been thoroughly examined and is unquestionably authentic. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Retains over 90% bluing. Some very minor scattered speckling. Optics are clear and the scope is mechanically functional. 4-53368 DW40 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3197

3198
$2,875.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: Estimate should be $2,500-$6,000

SCARCE UNMARKED PROTOTYPE ZF4 SCOPE WITH THREADED OBJECTIVE LENS.

Great opportunity to obtain one of just a few known prototypes in this configuration. An otherwise standard ZF4, this prototype has a threaded objective lens mounting ring screwed over the body, secured in place by 3 small set screws, having an annular abutment groove which is far deeper and set 10mm further to the rear than the standard ZF4 scope. The scope also features 2 hexagonal screws on the bottom whose purpose is not exactly known, but thought to be dry atmosphere plugs. This exact scope is illustrated in Darrein Weaver’s 2001 “Hitlers Garands” on page 248. Of note, the variations to the objective end of the scope, make it impossible to fit correctly on the standard ZF4 mount suggesting that it was manufactured for testing only or for a mounting system currently not known. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Bluing remains at approximately 90% with some handling marks, scattered patina and finish wear, especially at the bottom. Optics are clear with no appreciable chips or scratches. Complete and functions. 4-53367 DW39 (2,500-6,000) – Lot 3198

3199
$3,450.00

VERY FINE VOIGTLAENDER ZF4 SCOPE, MOUNT, ACCESSORIES AND STAMPED SHEET METAL CAN.

SN 16143. Excellent wartime set which includes an very nice early ZF4 4X scope with the scarcer tiny set screws, marked “Gw ZF4 16143 ddx.”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Three post reticle with clear optics. Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with original windage knob cover, authentic stamped sheet metal rain shield, and rubber eye piece. Also includes excellent condition early leather and Presstoff cover, marked with “P” on the keeper strap and “PRYM 3” on the strap. The phosphated mount is scarce authentic WaA 214 without visible SN. Both index holes are present. Complete and fully functional with phosphated “fest” & “lose” marked pressure lever. Both bands, screws and dowels are phosphated, correct and orig wartime production. Set is housed in an excellent condition green enamel painted stamped sheet metal container with protective red oxide painted interior. Web belt loop is in good serviceable condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of the metal overall is very good to excellent. Scope bluing is 90% with some wear & occasional wear and speckled patina. Optics clear and everything functions. Phosphated mount is 98% with some patina & browning at the upper struts. Slight speckling on the phosphated pressure lever. The leather cover is in very good serviceable condition, but stitching has come lose on one of the caps. The green metal container displays very well but is thought to be a modern reproduction. 4-53373 DW45 (1,750-3,000) – Lot 3199

3200
$3,540.00

EXCELLENT AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR II ZF4 SCOPE & MOUNT, WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.

SN 7637. Excellent condition ZF4 4X scope marked “Gw ZF4 dow 7637”. Scope is also marked with an additional triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Three post reticle with clear optics. Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with windage knob cover, authentic stamped sheet metal rain shield, fragile & partially deformed rubber eye piece & fragile partial leather Presstoff cover. The phosphated mount is an authentic WaA 214 marked example engraved with SN 2185. Both index holes are present. Complete and fully functional with blued “fest” & “lose” marked pressure lever. Both bands, screws and dowels are correct and orig wartime production, just as brought home by the veteran! PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of the metal overall is excellent. Scope bluing is 98%. Optics clear and everything functions. Phosphated mount is 98% with some wear on the struts and some slight speckling on the rail mating surfaces. The leather cover is incomplete, torn and will need restoration. The rubber eye piece is fixed in place by old, dried cosmoline and somewhat deformed. 4-53371 DW43 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3200

3201
$1,150.00

EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION WORLD WAR II AGFA “BZZ” MARKED ZF4 SCOPE.

SN 2905. Excellent condition ZF4 4X scope marked in small font “Gw ZF4 2905 bzz.”. Scope is also marked with an additional green triangle indicating the type of internal lubricant. Three post reticle with clear optics. Both the elevation and windage knobs function as they should. Comes with very good condition windage knob cover. Only about 4,000 scopes were made by AGFA Kamerawerk, which was itself a subsidiary of IG Farben, making “bzz” marked scopes exceedingly rare on the collector market. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bluing is 98+% with some wear on the objective edges. Mechanically complete and functional. 4-53369 DW41 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3201

3202
$1,725.00

EXCELLENT CONDITION AUTHENTIC WARTIME ZF4 SCOPE MOUNT MARKED WAA 214.

SN 7968. Authentic orig wartime ZF4 mount, marked WaA 214 on the right side, and e-pen SN 7968. Mount is phosphated, locking lever is blued. Both index holes are present. Complete and fully functional, but does not come with bands, screws or dowels. Has correct late war roll pins. Original WaA 214 marked mounts are rarer than WaA 359 mounts by a factor of 20 to 1. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain an authentic wartime example. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Approximately 95% phosphate remains. Some wear on front left edge and high points, some scattered patina at the inner aspects of the rail mating areas and on tip of pressure lever. 4-53370 DW42 (850-1,500) – Lot 3202

3203
$19,550.00

EXTREMELY RARE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1856 WALL GUN MADE BY N.DREYSE.

Cal. 25mm. Fabulous example of a mid 19th century large caliber needle fire wall gun marked on the top receiver “N. Dreyse in Soemmerda” SN 102. This fine example was developed and used by ground troops as a man portable means for both breeching & defending fortified walls & positions. The single shot breech is opened by way of a wooden handle incorporating the trigger mechanism which is turned counter clockwise 1-1/2 revolutions and swung to the left. Once loaded it is closed & locked in the reverse order and the action is separately cocked by withdrawing the firing pin. It incorporates a massive rifled bbl with a simple post front sight and simple up and down adjustable notched rear sight. Weapon is mounted on a ground spade mono-pod which has been painted a gray enamel, and incorporates a leather bound “U” yoke stock as well to help mitigate recoil. This particular weapon was formerly part of the Henk Visser Collection and examples such as this are nearly unheard of and rarely come up for sale anywhere. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, H Visser collection. CONDITION: Overall very good with a uniform browning to the bbl and major components. Bore is dark with very strong lands and grooves. The spade mono-pod retains 85%+ of its orig gray enamel paint. The leather components show some crazing & cracking commensurate with use and age. The weapon appears to be complete, mechanically sound and functional. 4-53085 DW32 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3203

3204
$4,600.00

DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 41 RIFLE WITH MILITARY MARKINGS.

SN 7460. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 41 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the oct chamber is unmarked. Bbl is marked with a crown/FW on the right side as it enters chamber. Left side of chamber, bolt and cocking piece are matched to number “7460”. Rear of left side of receiver is dated “1843” (issue date) and “1849” (rework/reissue date). Brass bbl bands and trigger guard are all inspector marked. All numbered screw heads are matched with the number “60”. Issue unit markings “6.L.II.4.141.” on top of buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Correct ramrod in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components have been lightly cleaned with mild residual oxidation whose changes are more advanced on back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Revarnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Dull bore with strong rifling, moderate oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53090 LMA147 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3204

3205
$9,775.00

UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE WITH BRASS M-41 FURNITURE, MILITARY.

SN NSN. Cal. 15.1 mm. Self-cocking Needlefire rifle “KK” mark under bbl. Not a normal Dreyse action. All steel components in-the-white, with fixed front sight (mounted 4.75″ back from muzzle), 3 position (2 leafs) flip up rear sight, and brass M-41 style furniture. Top of the oct chamber is unmarked and there are no SN/inspector marks in the usual locations. “I.S.B./Gren’r Guards” appears on the upper edge of buttplate. Single piece stock with cheekpiece. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with lightly cleaned oxidation that now appears scattered discolored flecks with minimal erosion. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and minimal erosion. 4-53088 LMA148 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3205

3206
$2,645.00

SPANDAU NEEDLEFIRE PIKENBUCHSE MODEL 54 RIFLE, PRUSSIAN NAVAL ISSUE.

SN 1921. Cal. 15.4 mm. Spandau Needlefire Model 54 in the white, with fixed front sight and 5 position (4 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in the white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. This was a distinguishing feature of 19th Century German Navy weapons, the unfinished steel showing any salt water rusting immediately. Top of the octagonal chamber is marked with the number “794”. Matching SN appear on each of the brass bbl bands, left side of bbl, the bolt, and the left side of receiver that is additionally marked with the Spandau eagle and “MOD 54”. Right side of bbl and receiver are marked with inspection stamps that also appear on the majority of small parts. The date of manufacture “1857” is on the back of the receiver and the unit issue notation “2.MD/794” (2nd. Marine Division/weapon 794) is marked on the top of the matching numbered buttplate. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Orig bayonet present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in the white steel components with moderate oxidation that is most advanced on the back of receiver. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock, with deep inspector markings on the right side of butt, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Seldom encountered in orig all-matching condition. 4-53124 LMA144 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3206

3207
$4,370.00

N DREYSE SOEMMERDA NEEDLEFIRE ZUNDPIKENBUCHSE MODEL 56 RIFLE WITH CORRECT BAYONET.

SN 60. Cal. 15.4 mm. Soemmerda Needlefire Model 56 in the white, with fixed front sight and 4 position (3 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in the white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the octagonal chamber is unmarked, “Soemmerda ND” appearing at the rear of the receiver, left side. SN and inspector markings appear on left side of bbl, the left side of receiver, and the bolt. Bbl bands and trigger guard are unnumbered but inspector marked. All numbered screw heads are matching and the buttplate is dated “1856”. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Orig bayonet present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with mild/moderate oxidation. Brass fittings now a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock, deep inspector markings just below trigger guard extension, with handling dings, dents and staining. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Seldom encountered in orig all-matching condition. 4-53092 LMA146 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3207

3208
$2,000.00

RARE UNMARKED NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 57 CARBINE, W/ INTERNAL PRUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE MARKS.

SN 683. Cal. 15.4 mm. Needlefire Model 57 in-the-white, totally unmarked on visible surfaces. According to the consignor, the SN is 683 and standard Prussian acceptance/inspectors marks are present internally. 15.25″ bbl with fixed front sight and 2 position (1 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass trigger guard and buttplate. Heavy lanyard ring on rear portion of trigger guard base plate. Short, single piece stock with cheekpiece. No provision for cleaning rod or bayonet. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components with moderate oxidation that uniformly covers visible surfaces. The brass trigger guard and buttplate with numerous scratches and surface dings. Orig varnished stock, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Minor loss near forend cap; no discernible cracks. Slightly dull bore with strong rifling. Manual function unreliable. Very rare Needlefire carbine. 4-53091 LMA151 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3208

3209
$9,775.00

DREYSE “ROTATIONS-SCHLOSS” NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1809 MUSKET CONVERSION, DATED 1855.

SN 39. Cal. 18.9 mm. Very scarce Dreyse Needlefire conversion of Model 1809 Musket, with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight. All steel components are in-the-white with brass bbl bands, trigger guard and buttplate. SN “39” repeated on bbl, receiver, bolt, cocking knob and on the head of all but one of the numbered screws, the exception on the tang having been numbered “69”. The rear of the left receiver carefully marked “Rotations Schloss/Construirt von V.Dreyse/Soemmerda 1855”. Single piece stock with inspector markings on each sideplate. Top of butt marked “GRC/123”. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All in-the-white steel components, lightly cleaned, with mild oxidation and scattered staining. Brass fittings with a light scattering of dings, more pronounced on bottom of buttplate. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Bright smooth bore with part rifled lead. Perfect mechanics with congealed grease responsible for sluggish action. 4-53094 LMA152 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3209

3210
$4,600.00

DREYSE DEFENSIONS ZUNDNADELBUCHSE u/M NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE, M1810 MUSKET CONVERSION, ISSUED 1869.

SN 5961. Cal. 14 mm. Dreyse Needlefire, with wood cleaning rod. Bbl with fixed front sight and 5 position (4 leaf) flip up rear sight. Short (13.5 cm long) Dreyse action. All steel components are in-the-white with brass furniture, including buttplate. Top of the octagonal chamber is unmarked. Prussian eagle on left chamber flat. SN appears on left side of bbl and left side of receiver that is further marked “Soemmerda FvD” along with inspector markings. Unit markings “?.B.2.C.N.58.” on right side of bbl with this side of receiver dated “1869”. Top of matching buttplate is also marked “144/3C”. Single piece wood stock with cheekpiece. Inspector markings on the right side of the butt that has a sliding door patchbox from the original musket configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: All the in-the-white steel components with relatively mild oxidation and considerable congealed grease. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings, disturbance more advance on buttplate. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses. A hairline crack on right side, upper wrist. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Sticking mechanism, likely from congealed oil. An extremely unusual conversion. 4-53081 LMA150 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3210

3211
$10,925.00

NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 61 RIFLE, DORERSCH & BAUMGARTEN ACTION, BELGIAN PROOFED.

SN 2. Cal. 14 mm. Early production Dorersch & Baumgarten Needlefire with fixed front sight and spring tensioned rear sight, graduated from 5-11, missing cursor bar. Blued bbl seamlessly integrates into receiver whose top bridge is marked with the encircled Liege proof. SN “2” is marked on various small parts; including sight base, the tang, several screws and one escutcheon. Bolt is in-the-white. Bbl bands, trigger guard and steel buttplate are blued. Single piece wood stock. Missing cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection. CONDITION: 98% finish on bbl/receiver with 95% blue on forend cap, bbl bands and trigger guard. Bolt assembly, in-the-white, is in comparable condition, with only minimal discoloration. Most of orig varnish remains on stock with staining around bbl bands and around the buttplate. No splits or noticeable losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. 4-53078 LMA155 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3211

3212
$2,875.00

DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 62 RIFLE, ISSUED 1869, MILITARY.

SN 5339B. Cal. 15.4 mm. Dreyse Needlefire Model 62 in-the-white, with fixed front sight and flip up rear sight (2 leaf – whereby the front leaf has a vertical adjustment). Browned bbl with the remaining steel components in-the-white. Brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the octagonal chamber is unmarked. Prussian eagle on left chamber flat. Crown/W acceptance mark on left side of bbl. SN “5339B” on the left side of bbl, repeated on receiver, and buttplate. Mismatched bolt and cocking knob are numbered “6192”. Left rear of receiver is marked “Soemmerda/Mod 62”. The issue date “1869” and the reissue/rework date “1872” are on the right side. Brass furniture is inspector marked. Top of buttplate is unit marked “77R.4.87.” Single piece wood stock with inspection markings. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bbl with 70% orig brown finish, the rest showing wear or having drifted to a superficial patina. Receiver and bolt with discoloration, crisp markings. The buttplate is moderately oxidized. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with a light scattering of dings. Orig varnished stock with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. 4-53083 LMA149 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3212

3213
$9,775.00

EARLY PRODUCTION NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 65 RIFLE, BIRMINGHAM PROOFS.

SN 2. Cal. 14 mm. Needlefire Model 65 in the white, with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight whereby the highest blade is marked 7-800 / 5-600 while the rear blade is marked 3-400. SN 2 appears on the left side of bbl, left side of octagonal chamber, on bolt and on most screw heads. Birmingham proofs appear on the major components. All steel components are in the white with brass bbl bands and trigger guard. Top of the octtagonal chamber is unmarked and there are no markings on any of the brass fittings. Single piece wood stock. Orig cleaning rod in place. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All in the white steel components with advanced oxidation, particularly over the chamber, receiver and buttplate. Brass fittings a pleasantly toned mustard color with shallow oxidative etching. Orig varnished stock, inspector markings just below trigger guard extension, with numerous handling dings, dents and staining. Negligible losses and no discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53183 LMA145 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3213

3214
$11,500.00

VERY RARE CRAUSEWERKE KURHESSISCHE NEEDLEFIRE MODEL 1864 RIFLE.

SN 379. Cal. 14 mm. Crausewerke (Herzberg) Needlefire Model 1864 with fixed front sight and Hessian pattern quadrant rear sight that rotates to adjust elevation from 300 – 900 paces. Browned bbl and receiver; in-the-white on two lug bolt assembly; all matched with number “379” whose last two digits are repeated on cocking knob, screw heads and buttplate. Steel furniture, including trap door mounted on right side of buttstock and buttplate. Single piece wood stock, inspector marked below trigger guard extension. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90% brown finish on bbl and receiver with in-the-white parts having grayed and stained. Trigger guard with 60% of finish transitioning to a toned patina. 20% finish remains on trapdoor mounted on right buttstock while buttplate has largely toned to a gray brown. Orig finish stock with numerous handling dings, dents, chips and stains. No discernible cracks. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. Only 580 Model 64 Kurhessian (Electorate of Hessen) pattern rifles were made with this type of Hessian pattern sight. 4-53075 LMA156 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3214

3215
$345.00

AMBERG MODEL 1869 WERDER RIFLE.

SN 29920. Cal. 11.5 mm. Standard Werder rifle with fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight with front leaf capable of vertical adjustment. No visible markings on top of chamber. SN “29920” is repeated on left side of bbl, receiver, and top cover. Acceptance marks barely visible on right side of bbl. Steel bbl bands, trigger guard and buttplate. Single piece stock with military marks and matching SN on the right side of buttstock barely legible. Cleaning rod present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very heavily oxidized with extensive surface pitting and oxidized discoloration. Stock has been heavily sanded and repaired under the action; still with considerable staining. No cracks. Cocking lever functional and releases with trigger pull though loading gate stuck. 4-53115 LMA154 (250-500) – Lot 3215

3216
$6,325.00

GREENWOOD & BATLEY M71 RIFLE, TOOL ROOM SAMPLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 11 mm. Fixed front sight and 3 position (2 leaf) flip up rear sight with front leaf adjustable for elevation. Blued bbl with octagonal chamber marked “Greenwood & Batley, Leeds”. No receiver markings. Unmarked, in-the-white bolt with blued safety lever. Fire blued bbl bands and brass trigger guard. Steel buttplate. Single piece wood stock numbered “31” on the right side near the base. Cleaning rod present. Produced as a test sample on acceptance of production line machines and tooling made by Greenwood & Batley, Leeds, for Amburg Arsenal, Bavaria. PROVENANCE: Greenwood & Batley Factory Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% blue on bbl and receiver, 70-80% fire blue on bbl bands with fading and congealed grease. Buttplate originally fire blued with base having faded to bright metal. Most of orig varnish still on stock with scattered dings and staining. Small chip at rear of tang. No splits. Dull bore with sharp rifling. Mild oxidation. Perfect mechanics. 4-53105 LMA153 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3216

3217
$0.00

Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog.

DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE.

SN 9478. Cal. 7.92mm. Hard to find, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” with Imperial crown “SPANDAU 1890”. Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, front band is unit marked “74.R.7.114”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. Right stock has several Imperial proofs and has 4 tiny nails suggesting that this was a presentation gun at some point and likely had some sort of plaque previously affixed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall fair. Bluing 30-50% in places most exposed metal parts have much patina & browning. Stock has numerous dings, gouges and scratches from war time use. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. 4-53130 DW (350-1,000) – Lot 3217

3218
$287.50
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88/5 variation; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog.

DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE.

SN 2958Z. Cal. 7.92mm. Nice condition, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr Model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” (.323” bore) with Imperial crown over “SPANDAU 1890”. Left bbl shows British test proof as does left receiver. Bolt is a Turkish rework and renumbered (SN 8429). Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, rear band is unit marked “65.R.11.146.”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bluing is approx 80% with most wear at the front band & bbl shroud. Receiver has some browning. Stock and several metal parts appear to have been refinished at some time. Bore is bright with very little rifling left. 4-53311 DW17 (350-800) – Lot 3218

3219
$0.00

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GEORG LUGER MODEL 1892/6 RIFLE BARRELED ACTION.

SN 356. Cal. 7.92mm. Perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an incomplete example of the rare “System Luger” 1892/6 sporting rifle. Short sporter style barreled action is marked on top receiver “Deutsche Waffen- Und Munitions Fabriken Berlin”, and on left with the weapon’s serial number and SYSTEM “LUGER”. Georg Luger’s personal “GL” monograms appear on the receiver and many small parts to identify Luger’s patented features. The system incorporates several Luger patented ideas & novel features to include a flip down magazine door for ammunition clip release, unique bolt release, double set triggers & checkered spoon bolt handle. This gun and its related patents are featured on pp. 40, 1646-7 and 1723-5 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Poor with severe pitting at bbl, under receiver & magazine assembly. Bore is also poor, showing frosting & pitting, but should clean up. Action is mechanically functional & complete and comes with several small pieces from the orig stock. A near unique candidate worthy of new furniture and restoration. 4-53097 DW26 (7,500-25,000) – Lot 3219

3220
$1,150.00

BOER WAR LUDWIG LOEWE & CO. MODEL 1896 CARBINE.

SN 199. Cal 7mm. Nice condition Mauser Model 1896 saddle ring carbine manufactured by Loewe Co. in Berlin. Carbine is SN 199, which falls into the Boer contract range, and is crown over “L” (Imperial German Army pattern) proofed with matching bolt assembly. All correct showing much service use. Additional markings lightly carved in left buttstock appear to be a unit or owners initials “3WYN”. Rear sight graduated to 1400 meters. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Mechanically sound and fully functional. Bluing turning brown on most metal surfaces, approx 80% remaining. Some scattered speckling on trigger guard, floor plate, bands & buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Stock shows much use with numerous light scratches, dings & handling marks. 4-53318 DW24 (1,000-2,500) – Lot 3220

3221
$9,440.00

*◊ DESIRABLE WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE WITH LANDLICHT 4 POWER SCOPE.

SN 8876. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable WWI era Gewehr 98 dual offset double claw sniper rifle with Landlicht 4X scope. Rifle itself is in very nice condition and presents very well. Profusely Imperial proofed on receiver and buttstock, which is also unit marked “96.R.6.193.”. Bbl, receiver, bolt and some smaller parts all match. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “LANDLICHT Mod. 04X” 4 power scope, SN 58480. Scope is in overall good condition. Three post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling, unit marked flip up muzzle protector, rare, authentic 20 round extended Grabenmagazine marked “J”, and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with receiver and scope bases left in the white. Most bluing wear has occured at the magazine floor plate with the stock disc turning an even brown patina. Front band, buttstock & magazine follower are mismatched. Trigger guard is force matched. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 4-53262 DW21 (7,500-11,500) – Lot 3221

3222
$0.00

*◊ VERY SCARCE AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 3913E. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle with Bock 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used, as issued condition, and all parts match with the exception of the bolt assembly. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “OTTO BOCK.HOFL.BERLIN.” marked 3 power scope, also engraved “GEW.No.842k”. Scope is in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with servicable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on scope, body & double claw rings. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 4-53145 DW20 (7,500-11,000) – Lot 3222

3223
$3,540.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 5822r. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Danzig 1917 Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle fitted with an OIGEE LUXOR, Berlin 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used condition and all parts match with the exception of the bbl, bolt assembly and rear band. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Bbl is British “Ton” proofed on right side. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with a “Gew. Nr. 6716i” marked 3 power Oigee scope, in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with serviceable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 60% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on receiver, trigger guard, bolt, scope, body & double claw rings. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 4-53131 DW34 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 3223

3224
$2,875.00

*◊ SCARCE WORLD WAR I KAR 98AZ MADE BY BY THE DANZIG ARSENAL IN 1918.

SN 6433. Cal. 7.92mm. Very scarce, all matching World War I carbine, reissued after the war in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles and overstamped with the date “1920” as a property mark, and used by the post-war Reichswehr. Rifle is Prussian and Weimar proofed throughout. Carbine is in correct 98AZ configuration, all metal parts including trigger guard screws and stock match each other, both receiver top and left stock have been given an additional “1920” date. Comes with serviceable authentic orig Weimar area sling and correct period spring loaded muzzle cover marked “R.STOCK & CO.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very Good. Bluing is over 90% with most wear at stacking rod, high edges and bayonet stud. Bore is lightly frosted, strong lands and grooves, but should clean up. Stock shows just a few handling marks and is overall very nice condition. 4-53136 DW9 (1,000-1,750) – Lot 3224

3225
$472.00

*◊ SCARCE PORTUGUESE CONTRACT MAUSER-WERKE K98K.

SN D7124. Cal. 7.92mm. Difficult to find Mauser K98k with early features as manufactured by Mauser-Werke in 1937 for the Portuguese government. The top receiver is roll stamped with the Portugese National Crest and the sides are marked with several firing proofs and WaA63 stamps. All exterior metal parts match the SN of the receiver to include the bolt assembly. Rifle has robust front sight protective ears which are held in place with a machine screw and marked “WaA 63”. Comes with period cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bluing is overall 85% with most wear on front rear bands, trigger guard and magazine floor plate and buttplate. Bore is frosted with strong lands and groves. Mismatched hardwood stock is in overall good condition with few handling marks, dings & scratches. 4-53156 DW13 (500-1,000) – Lot 3225

3226
$9,775.00

*◊ ONE OF A KIND LATE WORLD WAR II VG1 VOLKSGEWEHR.

SN 5098A. Cal. 7.92 mm. Rare late war example Walther designed VG1 rifle intended to arm the German Home Guard or “VOLKSSTURM”. This particular rifle is photographed and published on pg. 159 of Darrin Weaver’s 2005 book Desperate Measures, and is unique in that is the only one known maker marked “ST” on the receiver, thought to represent the STOCKO firm in Wuppertal. One of the few known fitted with a converted MG81 bbl. It comes with its orig purpose-made front & side hood, and fitted with a simple flat buttplate. A single “4” is stamped on the on the right buttstock. Comes with a serviceable lower case “gcb” marked “K43″ magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with some slight pitting and splotchy patina; overall phosphate is approximately 90%, bore is fine, orig wartime last ditch oak stock shows numerous natural imperfections and 1.5” split on the bottom forward of the magazine cutout. Missing the front sling keeper loop. Bolt is numbered “3049”. 4-53249 DW1 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 3226

3227
$10,350.00

*◊ VERY SCARCE MAUSER MANUFACTURED AUTHENTIC LOW TURRET K98k SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 3197k. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching standard issue Wehrmacht K98k carbine, Mauser factory fitted with front and low turret scope mount bases for sniper use. Receiver is marked with National Socialist Firing proofs, SN, and an additional “WaA 135” below the front base. Both bases are also marked with “WaA 135”. Scope ring marked SN “10047” and lower case “bmj” marked scope itself bears “DIALYTAN 4X”, SN “65648”. Scope has typical long integral objective rain cover and a typical 3-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Weapon is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly. White glue laminate stock is marked “WaA 135” on right butt on bottom and at wrist and buttplate is marked “gqm 43”. Comes with orig wartime serviceable K98 leather sling and orig war time sight hood. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, showing much war time use. Blue approximately 75% with most wear on the high edges and some browning and splotchiness to the exterior bbl, receiver, scope, trigger guard, takedown disk and buttplate. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. Optics function as they should, but somewhat hazy. 4-53273 DW14 (8,500-13,000) – Lot 3227

3228
$8,625.00

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL REICHSWEHR EARLY 98k SNIPER RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY BSW.

SN 48. Cal. 7.92mm. All matching Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke (BSW) standard issue early production K98k carbine, factory fitted with front and rear curved dovetail and post mounts for sniper use. Receiver is marked with Wiemar era proof marks, several eagle over “4” WaA markings, “B”, and the date “1938”. Scope bases are un-marked, front claw marked with SN 9955, and the early Voigtlaender 3X left scope sidewall is unit marked “7./J.R.3.152.”. Optics are clear with typical 3-post picket and 1-post reticle. Rifle bases and scope all appear contemporary to each other and correct. Rifle is all correct and matching to include the bolt assembly and most all metal parts are marked “WaA 4” with an additional “B”. Hardwood stock is marked with the National Socialist eagle over “H”, droop eagle “WaA 4” on right butt, on bottom, and at wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall very fine. Showing some wear at the rear band, receiver and ocular and objective ends of the scope. Orig band spring is broken in the center. Blue approximately 95%. Hardwood stock is nicely marked, displays well, but cracked at wrist on both right and left sides (professionally repaired). Bore is bright and shiny with strong lands & grooves, optics function as they should, and are quite clear. 4-53267 DW15 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3228

3229
$3,162.50

*◊ EXCELLENT ERFURT ARSENAL PRODUCED KAR.98 CARBINE.

SN 4265. Cal. 7.92mm. Exceptional as refinished Erfurt Arsenal Karbiner 98 produced in 1905. The Kar 98 was developed for use by soldiers who did not require a full length rifle such as cavalry troops & field artillery troops. This example has the correct bent spoon bolt handle and is all matching including the trigger guard screws. Includes period cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall excellent as restored. Bluing is approx 99% with the rear sight & receiver top in the white. Stock is excellent as refinished & numbered to the gun. Checkered bolt handle has some pitting & stress crack at the bend. Bbl is bright and shiny with strong lands & grooves. 4-53133 DW18 (650-1,500) – Lot 3229

3230
$862.50

*◊ DESIRABLE EARLY WORLD WAR II MAUSER K98k.

SN 1535d. Cal. 7.92mm. Standard issue Wehrmacht K98k carbine manufactured in 1939. Weapon is all correct and matching including the trigger guard screws with the exception of the bolt assembly. Receiver is marked with Nazi era eagle National Socialist Firing proofs, SN, “Mod. 98″ and stock is marked Eagle/”H” and WaA 63″ twice on the right butt as well as at the wrist and bottom. Comes with orig war time serviceable K98 leather sling and early flip-up muzzle cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, showing much war time use. Blue approximately 85% with most wear on the front and rear bands, muzzle, trigger guard areas with some browning to magazine, floor plate area, trigger guard, buttplate and takedown disk. Bore is somewhat dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. 4-53150 DW11 (650-1,000) – Lot 3230

3231
$1,092.50

*◊ DESIRABLE MID WORLD WAR II KRIEGSMARINE K98k.

SN 7218f. Cal. 7.92mm. Standard issue Steyr manufactured K98k carbine made in 1941 and issued to the German Kriegsmarine. Receiver is marked “bnz. 41” with several firing proofs and “WaA 623” markings. Weapon is all correct and matching to include the trigger guard screws, with the exception of the bolt assembly. Receiver is marked with Nazi era eagle firing proofs, SN, “Mod. 98″ and hardwood stock is marked Eagle/”M” and WaA 623″ twice on the right butt as well as at the wrist and bottom. Comes with orig war time serviceable K98 leather sling and early flip-up muzzle cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good, showing much war time use. Blue approximately 85% with most wear on the front and rear bands, muzzle, trigger guard areas with some browning buttplate and takedown disk. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves, should clean up better. 4-53171 DW12 (650-1,000) – Lot 3231

3232
$2,875.00

*◊ SCARCE GUSTLOFF-WERKE 22 CALIBER TRAINER WITH Zf41 SCOPE AND MOUNT.

SN 238008. Cal. .22. Standard Gustloff KKW marked with the firms logo, “KAL.22 LANG FUR BUCHSEN”, and Eagle over “N” on both bbl and receiver. Rifle is in overall very nice as refinished condition has an unmarked Zf41 style left side rail mounted for use with a standard Zf41 scope and mount. Configuration appears to be from the era. Excellent condition “cxn” marked scope SN 137137, comes with both front and rear shields. Optics fairly clear un-numbered mount is marked “duv” “WaA 214”. Comes with orig war time KKW/K98 leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. High polished bluing approximately 98% with plum coloring of rear receiver and blued portions of the bolt assembly, unmarked stock is very fine with no major dings, scratches or handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny with strong lands & grooves. 4-53271 DW10 (800-1,500) – Lot 3232

3233
$0.00

*◊ VERY SCARCE NAZI NAVY MARKED ERMA K98k .22LR CONVERSION UNIT, DATED 1937.

SN 3943f. Orig Erma K98k conversion unit whose chamber is marked “FABRIKAT ERFURT”, surrounding the circular Erma logo. The base of the chamber insert is numbered “3943”, accepted “WaA280”, and marked for the caliber “5.41”. The SN and acceptance stamp are repeated on the left side of the chamber along with additional stamps. Matching bolt is also accepted with “WaA280″. Magazine floorplate is marked ” ERMA/ERFURT/1937″ over “WaA280”. Just behind the magazine well is pantographed “O.68” reflecting use by the Nazi Navy. No box or other accessories. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The in-the-white bbl insert and collar show light use without significant oxidation. Numbers and acceptance marks are sharply stamped without evidence of cleaning. Remaining components, that are salt blued, retain 85% of their orig finish. The same condition holds true for the replacement floorplate and 22 cal magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal oxidation. A seldom-seen conversion accessory, particularly when marked for the Nazi Navy. 4-52185 LMA (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3233

3234
$460.00

*◊ SCARCE NAZI MARKED ERMA K98K .22LR CONVERSION UNIT.

SN 4946e. Cal. .22LR. Orig Erma K98k conversion unit whose chamber is marked “FABRIKAT ERFURT”, surrounding the circular Erma logo. The base of the chamber insert is numbered “4946”, accepted “Eagle/77”, and marked for the caliber “5.41”. The SN and acceptance stamp is repeated on the left side of the chamber along with a series of additional stamps. Mismatched acceptance stamped bolt is numbered “1225”. Acceptance stamped magazine floorplate is numbered “22”. Early spring retained magazine with rounded floorplate. No box or other accessories. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess and the ex-Dinely Collection. CONDITION: The in-the-white bbl insert and collar show light use and oxidation. Numbers and acceptance marks are sharply stamped without evidence of cleaning. Remaining components, that are salt blued, retain 85% of their orig finish. The same condition holds true for the replacement floorplate and 22 cal magazine. Bright bore with sharply defined rifling and only minimal oxidation. A very desirable conversion accessory. 4-52188 LMA142 (600-950) – Lot 3234

3235
$287.50

NICE NATIONAL SOCIALIST ERA 4 MM HAENEL SPORT MODELL 33 JUNIOR AIR RIFLE.

SN 21678. Cal. 4mm. These rifles were used for youth and para-military training in the 1930’s. The interesting Haenel 33 design utilized a 6-round cast magazine, which is inserted under the rifle. The spring action is cocked by pulling the handle to the rear and then pushing to the front and right to secure. Rifle is made up of stampings and the magazine & safety are zinc alloy die-castings. This example is fully functional, has strong compression, appears all orig and matching. The receiver bears the model designation and the makers trademark and the top bbl is marked “MADE IN GERMANY”. The only other marking is the SN, which appears on the bottom stock. Includes mock cleaning rod and has screw adjusted front and rear sights. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Bluing approximately 90% with some fading on top receiver and bolt. One brass replacement screw on the trigger guard. Hardwood stock is in very nice condition with only a few handling marks and minor scratches. 4-53315 DW4 (250-500) – Lot 3235

3237
$1,035.00
Revised: 3/9/2014

Please Note: Geoff Sturgess can not find the original document. He purchased the gun from an English dealer who had acquired it from another English dealer who bought the Sir Vivian Fuchs Collection. Geoff will provide a document from his dealer testifying this.

*◊ VERY FINE CARL WALTHER MODEL 1 RIFLE OF SIR VIVIAN FUCHS.

SN 13423. Cal. 22 long rifle. Exceptionally hard to find pre WWII Model 1 carbine made by Carl Walther Waffenfabrik, Zella-Mehlis. Sporter configuration, 3-position flip up rear sight, half stock, finely checkered wrist, Walther banner marked buttplate & rear receiver, left bbl marked crown over “N”, and “Nitro” and, left trigger guard marked with tiny “MADE IN GERMANY”. This particular rifle was once owned by Sir Vivian Fuchs, a noted Antarctic explorer with the Scott Polar Institute of Cambridge, who is said to have used this gun for self defense during several polar expeditions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Bluing is 98%, bore frosted, but should clean up. Stock presents well but has 4″ split on bottom by front screw, replacement magazine is unmarked. 4-53188 DW22 (550-850) – Lot 3237

3238
$40,250.00

*◊ EXQUISITE AND EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WORLD WAR II M SS 41 ANTI TANK RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY CESKA ZBROJOVKA.

SN 2901. Cal. 7.92mm Patr. 318. Museum quality example of the very rare M SS 41 anti-tank rifle as used by the Waffen SS in WWII combat. Also known as the “PzB M. SS. 41”, these anti-tank rifles were developed specifically for the SS to use the German PzB 39 7.92 x 94 mm Patr. 318 cartridge by CZ from a pre-war 15 mm design (for the 15 x 104 mm ZB vz. 60 MG cartridge) devised for the Czech Army and were made during German occupation of Czechoslovakia at the Brno facility specifically for SS formations. The M SS 41 is one of the first small arm bullpup designs used in any major conflict. The unique action employs a forward moving bbl, operated by turning the trigger/handgrip group, with fixed standing breech having massive multi-tooth interrupted thread closure behind the magazine. Only about 3,000 are known to have been made with probably only about a dozen surviving examples known. This particular PzB was made near the end of the production run, SN 2901. The left receiver is marked with the “Z” within rifle bbl trademark of Ceska Zbrojovka as well as a very prominent and orig “M.SS 41”, a Nazi eagle/swastika firing proof, and the “SS” acceptance mark, a National Socialist Eagle over “SSZZA2” (SS Zentralzeugamt 2). The rifle is complete with orig magazine, bi-pod (derived from the ZB vz. 26/BREN pattern), leather carrying handle & leather reinforced padded buttstock. All exterior parts appear to match the SN of the gun except the flip-up front sight which is numbered “12”. The forward magazine well has an unidentified 3-line in a circle logo with the numbers “1/257 below it which is thought to be a makers or unit marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall magnificent. Bluing is an easy 98+% with only very light wear on the sound sharp edges and on the left receiver (where rotates during opening) and at spring loaded front band. Bore is excellent & shiny with strong lands & grooves. Mechanically excellent & fully functional. Left side leather cheek piece shows some age and crazing as do the leather pads on the fold-up shoulder rest. Some light scattered freckling on original wartime magazine body. 4-52023 DW31 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3238

3239
$54,625.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR WORLD WAR II GERMAN STEYR PZB39 ANTI TANK RIFLE.

SN 3995. Cal. 7.92mm Patr. 318. Unique opportunity to obtain a museum quality example of the rare Steyr manufactured Panzerbuechse Modell 1939 or PzB39 anti tank rifle, used extensively in the early days of WWII. Originally developed & manufactured at Gustloff, which first design used a newly developed super-high velocity rifle caliber ammunition known as the Patrone 318 with armor piercing-tracer-lachrymatory bullet, but the weapon was quickly found to be too heavy and overly complicated and thus a lightened and simplified version was ultimately produced and adopted as the PzB39 in 1940. Battlefield experience demonstrated that the round was ineffective against most modern tank armor and the vast majority of these anti-tank rifles were subsequently converted to grenade launchers (GrB39). This rare example is in orig unconverted condition, and is marked on the top receiver “Pz.B.39 bnz. 1941”, indicating manufacture at the Steyr factory early in the war. The bbl is dated “1940” and all exterior metal parts are numbered to match the rifle. The weapon is overall profusely proofed with German “WaA 623” acceptance markings. Rifle comes with its orig carrying handle, leather padded shoulder stock & massive front sight hood. It also comes with a 1939 dated authentic but mis-matched bi-pod marked PzB 38 as well as 3 wartime spare cartridge holders that attach on either side of chamber, two, of sheet steel construction, are coded “agf WaA 780 1941”, the other is of aluminium (water immersion damaged) and marked “cos WaA a44 40”. Rifle appears complete and fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 90+% bluing. Occasional scratch & ding, bore strong and excellent with strong lands and grooves. Wooden beech wood forend in good condition with only very minor scruffs & scratches. Leather padding on buttstock shows some fraying, but still very presentable & serviceable. 4-52025 DW27 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3239

3240
$9,200.00

*◊ SPECTACULAR WORLD WAR II GERMAN STEYR GRB39 ANTI TANK GRENADE LAUNCHER.

SN 12878. Cal. 7.92mm Patr. 318. Spectacular opportunity to obtain a museum quality example of the seldom seen Steyr manufactured Granatbuechse 39 (GrB39), used extensively in the early days of WWII. Originally developed from the PzB38 anti-tank rifle which first design used a newly developed siper-high velocity rifle caliber ammunition known as the Patrone 318 with armor piercing-tracer-lachrymatory bullet. The weapon was quickly found to be too heavy, and overly complicated and was thus lightened and simplified, and ultimately produced and adopted as the PzB39 in 1940. Nevertheless experience showed that the round was ineffective against most modern tank armor which was rapidly increasing in thickness and both models were too heavy. Thus, the vast majority were converted to grenade launchers (GrB39). This rare example is in orig wartime converted condition, and marked on the top receiver “GrB39 12878 bnz. 1941 1941” which indicates manufacture at the Steyr factory early in the war. The smooth bored (converted) bbl is dated “40”, marked “bnz”, while the rifled grenade discharge cup is marked “GrB39” and additionally with WaA. The weapon is overall profusely proofed with German “WaA 623” acceptance markings. Has excellent condition additional rear sight & sheet metal stamped front ranging sight graduated from 0 to 150 meters, as attached during the conversion process. This rifle comes with its orig carrying handle, orig wartime leather carrying sling and green leather padded shoulder stock. It also comes with a 1939 dated authentic but mis-matched bi-pod. Weapon appears complete and fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 90+% bluing. Occasional scratch & ding, bore is shiny. Grenade discharge cup rifling is shiny with strong lands & grooves. Leather padding on buttstock shows some minor wear, but still very presentable & serviceable. Parts are mis-matched due to conversion from PzB to GrB configuration but appear contemporary to the launcher. 4-52024 DW28 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3240

3241
$11,500.00

*◊ MASSIVE WORLD WAR I MAUSER T-GEWEHR ANTI TANK RIFLE.

SN 1138. Cal. 13mm. Spectacular T-Gewehr anti-tank rifle made by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf in 1918 to counter newly developed Allied tanks. The T-Gewehr was essentially a single shot upsized Mauser 98, but the first of its kind officially adopted and used in the last part of WWI in an attempt to provide German dismounted troops a man-portable anti-tank weapon. The T-Gewehr uses the large 13mm steel cored, armor piercing, high velocity bullet which was effective against early armor plate of WWI tanks which rarely exceeded 12 mm thickness. The weapon is quite heavy and offered brutal recoil. Approximately 15,000 were produced before the end of the war and many were brought back as souvenirs and put on display in museums and local VFW posts but are rarely offered in the market today. This all matching example is SN 1138 and is complete and mechanically functional. The top receiver is marked with the Mauser Barrel trademark and the date 1918. The bbl and all major components including the stock and trigger guard screws are likewise numbered to the gun. The stock is the two-piece pattern with horizontal joint through the butt. The flip-up tangent rear sight is graduated to 500 meters. Front band also serves as an attaching platform for a standard MG08/15 tubular leg type bi-pod. The hand grip & 2-pc hardwood stock are correct, present well and are Imperial proofed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Blued components retain approximately 98% finish. Receiver & bolt in the white have scattered slight speckling & patina. Bore is bright, shiny with strong lands & grooves. Case colored bolt release lever is very fine. 4-52022 DW29 (10,000-18,000) – Lot 3241

3243
$16,675.00

SPECTACULAR AND UNIQUE RHEINMETALL 1/6TH SCALE 2 CM FLAK 30/LAFETTE 30/FLAKVISIER 35/SONDERANHÄNGER 51 PRESENTATION MODEL.

SN NSN. All metal carriage and AA mounting painted grayish green Feldgrau and blued gun. Approximately 40″ in total length with brown leather gunner’s seat and hard rubber molded tires, wheels and mounting turntable equipped with integral ball bearings. Carriage and AA mounting is fully functional with leaf spring suspension and working controls to rotate and elevate gun & sight(Flakvisier 35 reflex sight), and with operational foot trigger pedal mechanism. The AA mounting (Flak 30-Lafette) can be dismounted from the wheeled trailer (Sonderanhänger 51) in the same fashion as the original. Gun is a non functional solid metal representational dummy. This was a presentation piece made by Rheinmetall-Borsig for the Dutch Ministry of Colonies following the order placed for 75 Flak 30’s (known as “Kanon van 2 cm ld”) for the Dutch East Indies Army before WWII (of which 21 were delivered before the outbreak of WWII). Mounting was main feature of interest for the Dutch and is perfectly functionally reproduced to scale. This piece was mothballed after WWII and later became part of the Henk Visser Collection. This was one of his favorite possessions and he kept it until his death. This model illustrated and described in “Nederlandse Vuurwapens – KNIL en Militaire Luchvaart 1897 – 1942”, de Vries & Martens, Amsterdam 1995, pp 110 & 218. PROVENANCE: Dutch Ministry of the Colonies, Collection of Henk Visser, Collection Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. As a display piece it saw little use. The only real wear are some scuffs on leather seat and minor wear on sharp edges from handling and transportation. Orig finishes show appropriate age. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53360 BWS110 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3243

3244
$17,825.00

FANTASTIC GOERING PRESENTATION KRUPP MANUFACTURED 88MM FLAK 36 1/10TH SCALE MODEL.

SN NSN. All metal 1/10th scale model approximately 26″ in overall length. With camouflage paint. Rifled bore, working elevation and functional pistons for recoil recuperators. This was a gift to Reichmarschall Hermann Goering to commemorate the adoption of the new mounting system (Flak 36) of the orig Flak 18 canon. This model was in the collection of Henk Visser after he acquired it in France in the 1960s. Accompanied by orig brass plaque engraved “CANON ALLEMAND DE D.C.A. / 88M/M / 1939-1945 / OFFERT AU MARECHAL GOERING / PARLES ETABLISSEMENTS / FABRIQUANT CE CANON”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Henk Visser, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new, orig camouflage paint. Some minor wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-53357 BWS111 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3244

3245
$4,255.00

FIRING SCALE MODEL WORLD WAR I SIEGE HOWITZER WITH CAISSON.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. blank. 21-1/2″ Overall. 8-1/4″ Bbl. This exceptionally well done, and finely detailed, field gray painted, firing scale model of a heavy caliber WWI siege gun (Big Bertha) features removable firing mechanism/ breech block with safety and lanyard lever. It is a reasonably faithful reproduction of a field artillery piece, featuring spring recoil mechanism, hand elevation wheel, and heavy wheels with mud cleats. It is maker marked on front shield “H. Lehmann Meissen”, and appears to be a commercially produced product. It comes complete with its matching caisson, fitted with tools and other accessories including camouflage netting in top compartment. Rear compartment hinges open to reveal cartridge block for ten 12-ga. blanks. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining most of its gray paint, with some chipping and loss on recoil mechanism, trail, and bottoms of cleats. Bright polish of bbl is dark. Caisson is essentially complete, with tools and whiffletree in their holders. A truly neat WWI era piece. 4-50217 MGM153 (750-1,250) – Lot 3245

3246
$20,700.00

**GERMAN MAXIM MG08 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN ON BEAUTIFUL SWISS MOUNT (C&R).

SN 4189D. Cal.8 mm. 28″ bbl. Manufactured by Spandau in 1917. Included is an M16 mount numbered “6782”, orig gurtfuller 16 belt loading machine marked “fortuna-werke” in quality recent made wooden box, one orig ZF12 optic scope in its orig brown leather case, both are marked “Emil Busch A. G. Rathenow”, and a brass fusee spring tension gauge marked “C” within a diamond and “Russian”. Also included are four spare bolts (none match gun number) in recent made quality belt wooden box, one orig metal Maxim water can missing its cover, one recent made wooden water can using modern materials, one leather starter tab with brass tabs empty belt in a modern German ammo can, and another cloth Vickers belt with same Egyptian 8mm ammunition in another repainted and re-stenciled modern German ammo can, and one US Browning water hose. Side plate, fusee spring, bbl, feed shuttle, backplate and top cover all match. Bolt and crossbar do not match. Curiously, one of the spare bolts is off by only one digit and is number “4188”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. Feed block cartridge shuttle moves back and forth freely. Flash hider with orig deflector shield is present. No chain and drain plug present at front of jacket however water drain is present at front bottom of water jacket. Water drain lever moves properly back and forth. Water fill screw plug is present as is adapter collar for the trunnion to fit on the M16 tripod. Trigger mechanism operates properly. Top cover is marked with SN, “M.G. 08.” followed by “Gwt.” and “Spandau” “1917”. Side plate is marked “4189d”. Tripod is in what could be orig green paint with very handsome German language brass range plate riveted to the elevation gear. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with no dents or damage to the water jacket, about 80% blue overall with some pitting on the receiver sideplates and a little corrosion at the forward end of the feed shuttle as well as on the top of the feed arm. Mechanism operates perfectly. Bore is dark. Wooden handles retain much of their checkering but there is some gouging and some significant loss of diamonds to them. All five bolts included in this lot are very clean and shiny. ZF12 optic is fine with clear optics. Leather optic case is in extremely fine and attractive condition. Very serviceable. Cloth Vickers belts included are in good serviceable condition. Belt loading machine does not look like it has been used in a long time but it too appears to be in serviceable condition. This is a really attractive MG08 on a mount which is much easier to transport than the old sled mount. A great find for the WWI enthusiast. 4-50338 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3246

3247
$60,375.00

**SUPERB COLT THOMPSON 1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP W/FBI CASE (C&R).

SN 8797. Cal. .45 ACP, 10-1/2″ bbl w/ unmarked Cutts compensator. This is a magnificent example of the 21/28 Thompson, marked “US NAVY MODEL OF 1928” with the “8” overstamping a “1” complete with many accessories which include the May 1939 shipping receipt to a previous owner and orig Thompson drum winding instruction card. It also includes a brass cleaning rod, four orig 1920/21 magazines with patent date Aug. 24, 1920 and one New York address 50-round drum. Also orig dark blue, velvet lined hard case with orig spare parts tin which includes a spare firing pin, extractor, firing pin spring, brass cleaning jag and brushes. Also included outside of the case is one after market 50-rnd drum, five 30-rnd GI magazines in wrappers, one box Peters shot shell ammo, and one box of full metal jacket ammunition. Also included is one collector grade publication book “Thompson, the American Legend” by Tracie Hill. Another book, “The Thompson Submachine” Gun by Roger Cox together with the 1986 supplement to “The Thompson Submachine Gun” by Roger Cox. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. When magazine is in place, the sear does not trip which indicates a weak spring which could easily be replaced. Otherwise, this weapon appears fully functional. Buttstock fits properly and snugly onto receiver. Orig oiler is within buttstock trap. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall finish and appearance of all metal parts including unmarked cutts compensator is outstanding. 97% plus orig high luster blue with the only slight loss being on the high points of the ridges of the receiver, where the cocking handle touches the top of the receiver and where the stock slides on the lower receiver. There is also a slight blemish where the bbl meets the receiver on the left side. Buttplate retains about 80% of its orig finish, mostly thinning with some evidence of discoloration from old oxidation. Also some slight loss of finish where the buttstock slides onto the receiver. There are some small pinpricks of oxidization on the top of the bbl forward of the cooling rings. The cooling rings still retain some grease in them. Vertical wooden forend and hand grip show some light handling marks and a couple of minor hairline cracks. The wooden buttstock is excellent showing just the slightest of handling marks with a small bruise barely noticeable on the bottom about 10″ from the buttplate. Bore is excellent and bright with some slight frosting in the grooves. Magazines are in excellent orig condition with deep lustrous blue, each one about 95% or better. One magazine is marked “FOR 18 SHOT CARTRIDGES”. This magazine is dimensionally just a little bit longer from front to rear. 50-rnd drum has nearly all of its parkerized finish which is correct for those which were reissued during wartime. The other after market drum is still new in its box. Hard case is in very good condition marked “THE BOOKS TRUNK” and comes complete with orig key. Velvet lining is in good condition with some soiling and a few small tears. Handle, latches and clasp all seem to be fully functional. There has been some brassing to the exterior and some loss to the finish in places, but overall a really fine example. This is a wonderfully complete example of the Navy Thompson which includes not only the rare shot cartridges magazine but also an orig shipping invoice dating to before WWII. This is sure to please any advanced Thompson collector. 4-51114 JWK1 (30,000-40,000)

Click here to view the shipping order pdf from the Auto-Ordnance Corporation

  – Lot 3247

3248
$39,100.00

**M-60 MACHINE GUN BY ROCK ISLAND ARMORY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 10356. Cal. 7.62 M-60 mfg by RIA with 20″ M-60E4 Assault bbl configuration with vertical forearm grip and gas tube mounted bipod. Accessories include: two spare standard 25-3/4″ long M-60 bbls with flash hiders and bipods; two U.S. G.I. carrying cases in good, used condition; one full-sized M60 forearm assembly; one spare M-60 operating rod; one spare M-60-E3 operating rod; two spare M-60 bolts; two operating rod springs; two M-60 receiver ammunition box/trays with one box bracket; tool kit with combination tool, shell extractor, bolt op rod removal tool, safety wire pliers, one roll stainless safety wire, chamber brush; cleaning kit and pouch; one bag of assorted spare parts including a piston, some pins, and some springs; spare full size M-60 carrying handle; two asbestos mitts; operator’s manual dated October 1970; FM 23-67 machine gun manual dated February 1984; and three cardboard boxes containing approximately 4000-5000 links in excellent lubricated condition. One of the boxes contains new links which have never been used. Firing mechanism operates smoothly when functioned by hand. This weapon passes function check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Exterior finish 97% plus with some slight loss of finish where the charging handle rides in the receiver with a few tiny chips of paint flaked off the top cover. Bolt has about a 1″ band of loss of finish near the head. Bolt face is excellent but does show some evidence of firing. Bbl on gun has an excellent shiny and bright bore as do the two spares. Forearm and handgrip on the gun are excellent near new condition. Spare full-sized forend is used but in very good condition. Hard composite buttstock and buttplate pristine. Carrying sling on this gun is also in excellent as new condition. This is a truly outstanding specimen in its lightened and shortened configuration with necessary parts to convert it to the standard version, complete with spares. It would be difficult to find a better setup for the collector or the shooter. 4-51116 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3248

3249
$29,900.00
Revised: 3/10/2014

Please Note: The machine gun is MP 5 A-3 configuration not the MP 5K configuration. Also, the crown of the muzzle has been slightly ground.

**DESIRABLE H&K MP5 FLEMING ARMS SEAR CONVERSION GUN (FULLY TRANS).

SN 7322/H0471. Cal. 9mm. 8.9″ Bbl. This H&K MP5K is marked with Fleming Firearms name as well as the registered sear number on the right side of the magazine housing. Telescoping stock employs smoothly. NFA paperwork indicates caliber 9mm, 223, 308. Included accessories are seven 30-rnd magazines five of which are still new in the wax wrapper, one sure-fire M628 tactical light new in the box with instructions, one Fleming Firearms .22 caliber conversion kit in its orig shipping box in unused condition. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes functions check and appears fully functional. Magazines fit properly in the magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, as new. Bore appears excellent, shiny and mirror bright. Bolt face is also excellent. Conversion kit and magazines also in excellent condition. Tactical light kit new in its box. This is an extremely clean and attractive MP5 that any enthusiast would be proud to own. 4-51117 JWK4 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3249

3250
$28,750.00

**ORIGINAL COLT M16A1 CARBINE W/ TELESCOPING BUTTSTOCK AND ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANS).

SN 9547137. Cal. .223 M16A1 in original standard carbine configuration with 14.5″ bbl with flash hider and telescoping buttstock. Accessories include: one spare 14.5″ Colt M4 upper appears unfired in the wrapper; one 11.5″ upper with flash hider upper with bolt in as new condition marked on bbl near flash hider “KENT MOORE”; and one 10″ (La France gas tube installed) upper with flash hider. Included is orig invoice from La France Specialties as well as installation instructions dated August 1992. Attached to the rifle is a standard black web sling. Other accessories include an Atchisson .22 conversion parts kit with three .22 magazines, and a full auto trip parts list and instructions. Also included is one Colt marked 20-rnd magazine and one Colt marked 30-rnd magazine. There is also a zip-lock packet which contains three spare triggers, three spare hammers and other miscellaneous small receiver parts. The firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon passes functions check and appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent with a heavy coat of oil on all metal parts. Parkerizing appears to be near 100% on all metal surfaces. Non-metal surfaces appear to be as new as well. Underside of bolt when viewed through the magazine well does have some minor loss of finish. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. M4 upper assembly still new in the wrapper unfired. Kent Moore marked Bushmaster bbl which includes spare bolt is in excellent as near new condition with only the slightest evidence of having been fired. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. 10″ upper does not include a bolt, but also is in excellent condition with just the slightest of handling marks and loss of finish on a couple of high points on the upper receiver end with an excellent bright bore. .22 conversion parts and magazines are also in excellent condition. Both the 20- and 30-rnd magazines show some scuffing and use. Small receiver parts appear new. This is a really desirable setup for the serious M16 enthusiast. 4-51115 JWK3 (17,500-25,000) – Lot 3250

3251
$10,350.00

**PHOENIX ARMORY MP40 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 6940. Cal. 9mm 9.9″ bbl orig German parts on Phoenix Armory manufactured receiver. Receiver was numbered upon registration to match the last four digits of the SN of the lower assembly. Included are two orig German magazines, one marked “ayf 4” which indicates Erma manufacture, and the other marked “bte 43”. Receiver cap of MP40 marked “ayf 42” which indicates Erma was the final assembler of this weapon, the frame of the lower was made by “cnd” (Krupp). Matching numbered swing-out shoulder stock was made by Erma. Bolt, bbl nut and front sight hood all non-matching and from different manufacturers. Included is one orig leather sling and one Desert Publications Operation Guide “The German MP40 Submachine Gun”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Pleasing gun metal gray finish over some old pitting in a few spots, particularly on the swing-out shoulder stock assembly. Bakelite lower is a pleasing chocolate brown color. Bore could use a cleaning and is mostly dark with what appears to be corrosion in the grooves. There is a 1/2″ long strike mark to the bottom of the trigger guard and a 1/8″ dimple on the left side of the trigger guard forward of the trigger. Retaining pins for magazine housing are roll pins as are retaining pins for front sight hood and bbl resting bar which is made of bakelite. Hand grips are in very good condition. Sling is cracking but completely serviceable, “MP40” marking visible through the cracks. This is an attractive looking MP40 with its nice smooth gun metal gray finish and is certain to be a pleasure to shoot for the next owner. 4-51041 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3251

3252
$12,650.00

**UZI SUB MACHINE GUN ON GROUP INDUSTRIES REGISTERED RECEIVER IN BOX (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 103648. Cal.9mm with 10-1/4″ bbl. IMI manufactured parts on Group Industries receiver marked “VECTOR ARMS. NSL.UT” with web sling. Accessories include five magazines and one Desert Publications Uzi SMG Operation Manual, with Vector Arms warranty sheet inserted between the pages. All contained in white cardboard box with last four digits of SN in black ink on one end. A real top quality job was done putting this one together. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall condition is as new. 99%+ orig gray Parkerized finish with only the slightest of blemishes where the cocking handle touches receiver. Folding stock works perfectly. Sling is of excellent quality and condition. Bore is mirror bright and excellent. Three of the magazines have a smooth gray finish, two show more use, one of which has white paint on the floorplate. It would be just about impossible to upgrade the condition of the Uzi. Sure would be a lot of fun to shoot. 4-51040 JWK6 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3252

3253
$5,750.00

**SWD INC. M-11/9MM SUBMACHINE GUN W/BOX AND ACCESSORIES(FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 84-0003129. Cal 9mm. Open bolt select fire sub-machine gun. Gray Parkerized finish, side folding stock, fixed rear peep sight, front protected post sight. Includes factory box, front hand strap, composite front hand grip assembly, metal clamp-on assembly with folding provision to add another hand grip, SWD operating manual #1 with SWD window sticker stuck within the pages. Gun as been converted by Practical Solutions to accept the desirable Sten metallic magazine, and includes five 30-rnd metal magazines. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent, as new on all exterior metal surfaces with the exception of a slight blemish on the folding stock 1″ to the rear of swivel pin and a tiny scratch on the side of the safety. Bolt face is excellent. Bore could use a cleaning but has some shine with some frosting in the grooves. Spare front pistol grip has a little brassing but is in excellent condition. Magazines are in fine to very fine condition. This is a great condition M11 for the shooting enthusiast. 4-51039 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3253

3254
$11,500.00

**RECREATIONAL LOT OF SIX SINGLE SHOT & DOUBLE SHOTGUN A. O. W.s.

SN As listed.. No.1: SN: 453940 Cal. 20 ga. ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR GUN WITH HOLSTER. 10″ Bbls are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL”. SN is on bbl flats. Case hardened NID action with pin type cocking indicators is marked with dog and “Auto & Burglar Gun Ithaca Gun Co, NY”, and has deeply engraved eight pointed stars on sides and bottom of action, as well as on blued trigger guard. Stock has right angled, laminated, checkered grip. Splinter forend has Deeley type release. Gun comes with its tan leather holster, also marked “Auto & Burglar Gun”. Condition: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only some slight silvering on high edges. Orig wood finish is excellent. Bores are excellent. Holster is very fine, with some rubs and scratches. A very fine example. No.2: SN: 440871 Cal. 20 ga. ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR WITH HOLSTER. 10″ Bbls are marked “SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL”. Case hardened NID action has pin type cocking indicators, and is marked with dog, as well as “Auto & Burglar Gun” and with Ithaca name and address. Angled stock has laminated, checkered grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Gun comes with its orig tan flap holster marked “Auto & Burglar Gun”. Condition: Good. Bbls re-blacked. Action re-colored with heat. Stocks refinished. buttstock with some repaired cracks at angle. Bores are excellent. Holster considerably darkened, but complete. No.3: SN: 8252 Cal. .410 HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON “HANDY GUN” WITH HOLSTER. 12″ Bbl is marked “410 – 12 m/m”. Case hardened tip down action is marked with H & R name and address on right side, and “H & R “Handy Gun”” on left. Walnut checkered grip has spur. Small forend screws to bbl. Tan leather flap holster is unmarked and has shoulder strap. Condition: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue, front sight bead missing. Action retains over 90% of its orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of their oil finish with numerous light scratches. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. Holster leather has considerably darkened. Button hole reinforced with secondary piece of leather held by five rivets. A proven “Quail Getter”! No.4: SN: 12649 Cal. 28 ga. HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON “HANDY GUN”. 12″ Round bbl is marked “28 GAUGE” on top. SN is stamped on left side of locking lug. Right side of case hardened action stamped with Harrington & Richardson name and address. Left side is marked “H & R “Handy Gun””. Checkered walnut grip has heavy recoil spur. Small forend screws to bbl. Condition: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, action over 70% orig color. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Stocks are very fine. No.5: SN: 3246 Cal. .410. CRESCENT ARMS HANDY TYPE GUN. 12″ Round bbl is marked “PROOF TESTED 410 GAUGE” on top. Left side is marked “2-1/2 IN SHELLS”. Case hardened action is marked “CRESCENT CERTIFIED SHOTGUN” “CRESCENT – DAVIS ARMS CORPORATION” “NORWICH, CONN, U.S.A.” Action continues to form frame for grip with heavy recoil spur. SN is on base of grip. Plain walnut grip scales screw to frame. Small splinter forend has friction release. Condition: Excellent, with over 95% orig finish on wood and metal. Bore is excellent. An excellent example of this seldom seen gun. No.6: SN: 27955T (under left grip and on 12″ bbl) Cal. .410. STEVENS TIP-UP HANDY TYPE GUN WITH EXTRA BARREL. Bbl sets with octagonal breech section are stamped “410 ONLY”. 6″ Bbl is stamped with SN “29717”. Both bbls are marked “J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY. CHICOPEE FALLS. MASS. U.S.A.” on right sides. Blued typical tip-up action has heavy grip and is fitted with checkered walnut scales. Condition: Excellent, near new with only some slight silvering on high points of action. Bores are excellent. Grips are excellent. Hammer and trigger retain essentially all of their bright fire blue. PROVENANCE: Guns classified as AOW (Any Other Weapon) by the National Firearms Act carry a $5.00 transfer tax. CONDITION: As above. 4-50165 MGM136 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3254

3255
$4,025.00

*SIG SAUER SSG 3000 PRECISION TACTICAL RIFLE WITH CASE AND HENSOLDT SCOPE.

SN Y12656. Cal. .308. Rifle features 26″ heavy bbl with muzzle brake, five shot detachable magazine, special trigger, adjustable comb and butt, ventilated walnut stock with bi-pod on rail. Rifle is mounted with Hensoldt ZF 1.5 – 6 X 42 BL scope with duplex reticle. Gray ABS and aluminum case, foam lined, contains carrying sling, spare magazine, butt spacers, assorted Allen keys, and cleaning rod, along with instruction manuals for rifle and telescope. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal has a number of scrapes and scuffs, mostly on bbl. Wood has some lightening of ebonized finish from hand wear. Scope is excellent, optics clear. Case has a number of scuffs and abrasions. Interior has some soiling and marks. 4-51572 MGM180 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3255

3255a
$230.00

SPECIAL HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS® LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction firearm catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please also note: The entire proceeds of this lot (to include the buyer’s premium), shall be donated to Hope for the Warriors®. The mission of Hope for the Warriors® is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. We hope that you will consider competing on this lot, we consider it to be an extremely worthwhile cause and we have dedicated ourselves to include similar lots in every single one of our auctions, the proceeds of which will be donated to Hope for the Warriors®. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 8-87112-2 JDJ (300-400) – Lot 3255a

3256
$4,025.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: There are two old extra holes in the helmet behind the front plate. The plate on the helmet currently appears to be an original old helmet plate and was probably changed due to a unit change during the period of use.

HESSIAN 117TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHESS, 9TH COMPANY HELMET.

Officer model 1897-1915. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt metal trim. Hessian lion with banner “1697” and “1897” and silvered Anchor with Cross axes device to represent a Pioneer (Engineer) Company on the frontplate. Interior with officer’s silk and leather headliner, inner visors officer colors red and green. No extra holes in body. Chin scales on M91 sidepost, as done for the model 1915. Extremely rare company level helmet purchased from a famous collector in California. Virtually impossible to find in today’s marketplace. Purchased in 2005 from Walter Hartmann, famous U.S. collector. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine quality leather body with firm stitching, all orig metal trim, 85% fine gilding, small scuffs to exterior lacquer but no significant damage to lacquer finish, anchor appears orig with very fine detail, chin scale golding weak at about 50% orig color. 4-50221 RT1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3256

3257
$4,720.00

PRUSSIAN REGIMENTAL 1ST GUARD OF FOOT, II AND III BATTALION.

Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle breast. The enameled center the star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Silver fluted spike. Black lacquered leather body with all silver metal trim. Maker marked “W.S.H. MARKE”. Body in good form with firm stitching. Leather sweatband with silk headliner. No extra holes in body. Proper fluted spike for Prussian units. Flat silver chin scales with both cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Leather body has good form but general spidering to lacquered finish with no loss of lacquer. Matte finish to frosting on eagle at about 60%. 4-50221-1 RT2 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3257

3258
$5,750.00

LOT OF TWO PRUSSIAN DRAGOON OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian Dragoon Officer’s Field Helmet. Unique “Feldhelm” specially purchased by officers for use in the field. Prussian line Dragoon Regiments eagle pressed under cloth. A similar helmet was featured in the recent book Feldzug 1914 Vol 1 by Michael Baldwin pp 104-107. Pressed cork body with cloth trim sewn over interior interior and exterior. Made by “Ludwig Borgefeldt / Bremen” embossed into leather liner the banner “Elovit”. Leather liner with fenestration to reduce heat. Rounded chin scales that are now zinc ultralight construction. Extremely rare. 2) Prussian Line Dragoon Officer’s Helmet with silver trim. Leather helmet body with silver metal trim. Body in fine form with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior of helmet shows use with minor crazing on body and more crazing on visors. Frontplate is the standard Prussian Dragoon style eagle in silver. Silver crossed base and smooth spike. Gold chin scales with Reichs and Prussian cockades. Accompanying the helmet is a white linen field cover. This field cover used by judges in war games activities prior to WWI. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell,III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Beautiful helmet in perfect form, slight staining to cloth finish on left side, cork firm throughout helmet, interior has slight separation of stitching to sweat leather, otherwise in perfect condition. 2) Helmet in very good condition. Leather body shows much use and has been polished. One Star in spike base has been replaced. Rosettes on chin scale has been replaced. Interior of helmet shows great amount of use. Sweat leather stained from sweat. Silk head liner has numerous tears. Back visor has damage along the edge with material loss causing red paper to be exposed. Spike is not removable. White field cover has broken stays on each end from use. 4-50221-2 RT3 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3258

3259
$8,050.00

PRUSSIAN REGIMENT GUARD DU CORPS AND GUARD KURASSIER REGIMENT.

Officer model M1889-99. Late production, possibly circa 1915, officer’s guard corp style body, steel with tombac finish, helmet body in the later pattern elegant form, tombac chin scales with cloverleaf rosettes, Prussian guard star as frontplate, silver parade eagle on cloverleaf base, eagle has gold crown to indicate officer, interior has sweat leather and silk liner, back visor has black leather, front visor green leather. Elegant and rare helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Helmet body in perfect shape with no dents or damage. Helmet body is magnetic indicating tombac colored steel helmet body. Front visor trim is loose with the loss of the right retaining stud, solder on interior edge of front visor has also broken. Chin scales have the wartime finish with slight pebbling underneath tombac. Inner liner is dried with numerous small tears. Front visor leather is slightly shrunken, exposing metal underneath and back black leather trim extremely dry. Eagle appears to be original officer pattern with fine detail and gold crown. Frontplate has oxidation which indicates it may have been replated. 4-50221-3 RT4 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3259

3260
$7,080.00

BRUNSWICK 92ND INFANTRY REGIMENT 3RD BATTALION HIGH NCO OR OFFICER.

Heavy early black lacquered leather body with gilt trim, body has good form and firm stitching, early pattern sweat leather and silk liner, inner visors are not colored, frontplate is line eagle with “Furst” banner, silver skull device over “Peninsula” on eagle’s breast. Eyes of skull are not cut out and are black painted. Early style low removable spike. Flat chin scales, and two cockades. Brunswick cockade dark blue with gold ring, possible repaint. No extra holes in helmet body. Unique that there is no central hole in helmet body for ventilation. Large size. Extremely rare helmet. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Helmet body in good form with good stitching, no damage to lacquer finish, interior sweat leather has small tears with silk top liner very dry with numerous tears, frontplate retains 85% of gilding, heavy early style helmet. 4-50221-4 RT5 (3,500-6,000) – Lot 3260

3261
$5,310.00

BADEN GRANT DUCHY 109TH LIFE GUARD GRENADIER REGIMENT.

Wide winged silver Baden Dragon with silver star of Louis with red enameled cross and center field. White yak parade plume. Black lacquered leather body with fine silver and gilt metal trim. Leather body has good form and stitching but shows reenforced stitching on left side and right side of visor. Lacquer trim shows general crazing but no loss of finish. Back visor shows greater amount of crazing. Front visor fine. Interior with sweat leather and silk liner. Colored interior visors. Body has no extra holes. Silver spike base and plume trichter, gold stars retaining spike to helmet body. Gold chin scales with silver rosettes PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Helmet body shows use and crazing due to age, interior of helmet shows heavy use with discoloration to sweat leather and silk head liner. Silk head liner frayed in many spots. Two reinforcing sewn areas from back visor through sweat leather are evident in back of helmet with additional evidence of gluing to back of visor. Silver monogram with “HNV” attached to interior liner. Frontplate Baden dragon has no frosting evident. Star of Louis has slight chipping and discoloration to red enamel with no loss of material. Silver trichter has damage to edges. Silver spike base discolored. Full white yak hair plume in excellent condition with no discoloration. Helmet shows some evidence of an old cleaning. Overall condition good. 4-50221-5 RT6 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3261

3262
$4,025.00

ANHALT 93RD INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICER MODEL.

Fine black fiber helmet manufactured by “Depahag Patent”. Helmet body has excellent form with firm stitching, slight scuffs to exterior finish with no loss of material. Fine officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Visor is colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Line eagle with “FURST” banner with silver star and heraldic arms of Anhalt on the eagle’s breast. Eagle retains 80% of fire gilt. Tall removable officer style spike. Arms of Anhalt star has nice patina. Flat chin scales with two cockades. Solid green Anhalt officer’s cockade. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition helmet inside and out. Even patina over metal trim, body shows slight scratches but overall excellent form, fine and rare helmet. 4-50221-6 RT7 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3262

3263
$7,475.00

BRUNSWICK 92ND INFANTRY REGIMENT – 1 AND 2 BATTALIONS.

Enameled blue cross with red enameled center over which the stylized jumping horse, on line eagle with “FURST” banner. Black lacquered early pattern leather body with firm stitching, finish matte showing age but no damage or loss of material. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. Body has no extra holes. Frontplate securely formed to helmet body. Overall helmet has general patina. Enamel to frontplate in excellent condition with no damage or crazing. Gilding to frontplate shows darkening with age but otherwise appears to be 100%. Both Reichs and Brunswick officer’s cockades. All original and rare fine early Brunswick helmet. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition both inside and out. Helmet shows age with general patina but no alterations or damage. Front visor leather lightly crazed. Interior of helmet shows use but no damage. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet in this market. 4-50221-7 RT8 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3263

3264
$10,925.00

BRUNSWICK 92ND INFANTRY REGIMENT – 3RD BATTALION PRE-1912 OFFICER’S HELMET.

Line eagle with “FURST” banner with a skull over the banner. “PENNINSULA” on eagle’s breast. Beautiful black fiber body helmet with fine gilt and brass trim. Interior of helmet shows exquisite sweat leather with fine silk head liner. Silk head liner bears an old museum inventory number. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior black fiber in flawless condition with no crazing to finish. Exterior visors show mild pebbling. Firm stitching throughout. Brunswick skull device has pierced eye openings with black velvet in sockets. Eagle frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Brunswick officer’s cockades. Beautiful gilding to Brunswick ring. Extremely rare and beautifully conditioned helmet. Includes black yak hair plume on smooth officer trichter. Purchased from well known German collector/dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Virtually flawless form and finish, no sign of wear to interior, high quality interior liner, near mirror finish to body. Plume in excellent condition. 4-50221-8 RT9 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3264

3265
$9,775.00

HESSIAN GRAND DUCHY 115TH LIFE GUARD INFANTRY REGIMENT.

Silver double wreathed Hessian front plate with silver Hessian house order star with enameled center “Gott Ehre Vaterland”. Black lacquered leather helmet body with fine all silver metal trim. Leather body has excellent form and firm stitching. Lacquer finish shows no cracks or crazing. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Unique Hessian equal cross spike base without ornamentation at base and Hessian style fluted spike. Silver star retainers to helmet body. Flat silver chin scales with Reichs and officer’s cockades. Star on lion’s chest with fine enameling with no cracks or crazing. Red and green enamel in wreath still extant. Beautiful 100% orig and extremely rare helmet. Purchased from well known European dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Interior shows general use with slight discoloration to leather sweat band but no tearing or damage. Interior visors slightly discolored with age. Exterior black lacquer and leather trim in excellent condition. Lion retains 85% silver frosting. 4-50221-9 RT10 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3265

3266
$8,625.00

HESSIAN 117TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHESS, 9TH COMPANY, OFFICER’S HELMET.

Hessian lion with banner “1697” and “1897” and silvered anchor and cross on axes device on the frontplate. Black fibered body helmet with fine gilt trim. Fiber body in excellent form and stitching. Exterior finish shows minor “pebbling” on left back side and some small scuffing due to age, but no loss of material or damage. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored interior visors. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior metal trim has equal metal patina. Special Hessian style cross spike base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer cockades. Pioneer device on frontplate, silver with excellent detail. Extremely rare and outstanding helmet. Purchased from well known German collector/dealer who specialized in Hessian items. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Metal trim also shows excellent condition. Interior shows mild use but no damage or tears. Excellent and rare helmet. 4-50221-10 RT11 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3266

3267
$6,900.00

HESSIAN 117TH INFANTRY LIFE GUARD OF THE GRAND DUCHESS REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Hessian lion with the banners “1697” and “1897” commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the establishment of the regiment. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt/brass trim. Leather body in excellent form with firm stitching. Exterior lacquer shows slight spider cracking due to age but no loss of material. Both front and rear visors shows minimal crazing. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Interior visor is colored. Helmet body has no extra holes. Metal trim shows equal age patina throughout. Special Hessian style crossed base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer’s cockades. Lion frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Very rare and all original helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition throughout. Leather body shows age and some spider cracking. Interior shows heavy use with discoloration both to sweat leather and silk head liner. One small 5mm tear to sweat leather in back of helmet. 4-50221-11 RT12 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3267

3268
$4,025.00

MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN 89TH GRENADIER REGIMENT 1ST & 3RD BATTALION / 90TH FUSILIER REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Gold Mecklenburg rising sun frontplate with the silver arms of Mecklenburg Schwerin in the center. Black lacquered leather body with gilt brass metal trim. Leather body has excellent form and firm stitching. Interior has leather sweat band and silk head liner. Silk head liner has hand written wearer’s name in old German script. Interior visor colored. Helmet body has no holes. Spike on round base and fluted as is proper for this regiment. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Mecklenburg officer’s cockades. Frontplate has fine detail with matte silver center. Front plate retained to body with split brad retainers. Rare and unusual helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition throughout. Mild crazing to front and rear visors. Front visor shows slight shrinkage away from metal front visor trim. Back visor has slight curling to form due to age. Black lacquer shows minor scuffing and spidering and has a matte finish. Large size. Handwritten “59 1/4” inside helmet bell. 4-50221-12 RT13 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3268

3269
$6,900.00

LOT OF TWO OLDENBURG INFANTRY AND ARTILLERY REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMETS.

Oldenburg 91st Infantry Regiment officer’s helmet. Line eagle with “Koenig” banner with the silver star and arms of Oldenburg on the eagle’s breast. Black fiber bodied helmet with good form and firm stitching. Maker marked “Depahag Patent”. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior finish excellent throughout with minor crazing. Front visor shows small chips to exterior finish. Metal trim shows equal patina throughout. Helmet is in the form of Model 1915 with chin scales on M91 sideposts. Spike removable at base in the standard M15 style. Flat M1915 chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Oldenburg cockades. Oldenburg star highly profiled with fine detail. Frontplate retains 80% of fire gilding. Rare and all original helmet. 2) Oldenburg 62nd Field Artillery 2nd and 3rd Battalion officer’s helmet. Line eagle with “Koenig” banner with a silver star and the arms of Oldenburg on the eagle’s breast. Leather helmet body with gilt brass trim. Body in good form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner with colored visors. Helmet finish show mild age crazing but no loss of material. Round ball as ornament to indicate artillery regiment. Rounded chin scales with both officer’s cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition throughout. Metal trim retains the high pre-war quality finish. Slight damage to front visor where metal edging has been crimped. Large size. 2) Very fine condition with exterior age related discoloration. Liner shows wear with small tears in silk. 4-50221-13 RT14 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3269

3270
$10,030.00

PRUSSIAN 1ST GUARD REGIMENT OF FOOT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Rare and unusual helmet. Special full parade miter helmet. Traditional parade miter used after 1894 for gala functions. Front shield beautifully ornamented with the center a Prussian eagle and over his head the 1st Prussian Guard motto “Semper Talis”. Flat silver chin scales on rosettes. Red cloth bag with bullion ribbon separating panels of the bag. Officer full bullion pom-pom. Interior has officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Excellent condition throughout. Seldom found in today’s marketplace. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Shows mild age patina to front shield and back pieces. Helmet liner shows wear but no damage or tears. 4-50221-14 RT15 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3270

3271
$6,490.00

LOT OF FOUR SHAKOS.

1) Saxony 108 Royal Saxon Schutzen, Prince George Regiment. Special Saxon traditional Austrian Kepi, bullion bands indicate rank as Major to Colonel. Special leather chin strap and Saxon cockades. Officer style sweat leather and silk head liner. Saxon frontplate star with royal centerpiece surrounded by a horn. 2) Saxony 12th Royal Saxon Jaeger Battalion. Enlisted man helmet. Special silver Saxon star with gold center surrounded by horn. Model 91 chin strap. Marked on inside “BAX 11” “LSP 1G”. 3) Saxony 108 Royal Saxon Schutzen, Prince George Regiment. Officer helmet. Canvas covered style for field use. Officer sweat leather but no silk head liner. 4) Saxon-Weimar Landsturm Officer shako. Pattern 1860. Tall old style leather shako with leather buckled chin strap. Frontplate round oval in the colors of gold, green and black. In the center is a reserve cross with the motto “Mit Gott fur Furst und Vaterland”. Helmet has early pattern officer flat tabbed leather liner. No extra holes. Has old reproduction Prussian officer’s field badge. Rare Landstrurm type helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine. 2) Very fine. 3) Very good. 4) Fine. 4-50221-15 RT16 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3271

3272
$6,325.00

GROUP OF FOUR WURTTEMBERG OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Wurttemberg 25th Dragoon Regiment officer’s helmet. Black leather body with silver and brass trim. Leather body in good form. Stitching loose on front visor. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes to body. Exterior finish has numerous scratches and age crazing. Front visor heavily aged craze. Silver frontplate, spike and trim. Gold rounded chin scales and stars. Reichs and Wurttemberg officer’s cockades. 2) Wurttemberg 119th and 123rd Grenadier Regiment officer’s helmet. Black leather body with silver and gilt trim. Body in excellent form with firm stitching. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors are colored. Exterior has age related crazing but no loss to material. No extra holes to body. Silver front plate, spike and trim. Flat brass chin scales with silver rosette. Gold retaining stars to spike. Officer Reichs and Wurttemberg cockades. 3) Wurttemberg 13th Train Battalion Officer’s helmet. Model 1915. Black leather helmet body with gilt trim. Leather body in excellent form with fine stitching. Officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. Exterior finish in excellent condition with only mild age related matte finish. Wurttemberg state frontplate. No gilding present. Round chin scales (Model 1915) on M91 lugs. Officer’s Reighs and Wurttemberg cockades. Excellent condition inside and out. 4) Wurttemberg Field Artillery Fahnrich helmet. Black leather body with fine gilt trim. Leather body in perfect form with firm stitching. Interior officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes. Exterior finish matte but otherwise perfect. Frontplate finely gilded Wurttemberg state emblem. Round base with ball top and Fahnrich pearl ring around spike base. Round chin scales on rosettes. Fahnrich style Reichs and Wurttemberg style cockades. Absolute mint helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine condition. Exterior with scratches and crazing due to age. Front visor lose. Sweat leather has several small tears and show age and use. 2) Very fine condition. Exterior has matte finish to leather due to age. Liner shows use with small tears to silk. Frontplate has lost frosting. 3) Excellent condition. Fine finish to exterior with no damage. Frontplate has lost gilding but otherwise firm. Interior near mint with later style elegant liner. Has been cleaned. 4) Excellent condition. Near mint inside and out. Matte finish to leather due to age. 4-50221-16 RT17 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3272

3273
$6,325.00

GROUP OF FOUR ROYAL SAXON OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Royal Saxon 100th Life Grenadier Regiment officer’s helmet. Black fiber body helmet with all silver trim. Helmet body in excellent form with firm stitching and unique Saxon half-squared front visor trim. Fiber body made by “Depahag Patent”. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior finish in near perfect condition with only mild discoloration due to age. Royal Saxon silver front star with gilt Arms of Saxony in center. Silver spike, stars and all trim. Flat silver chin scales on silver rosettes with non-serrated Saxon Reichs and State cockades. Rare helmet. 2) Saxon Line Infantry officer’s helmet. Black fiber body with firm stitching and unique Saxon half-squared front visor trim. Fiber body made by “Depahag Patent”. Interior with sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. All gold trim with gold star and the silver Arms of Saxony in center. Flat chin scales with non-serrated Saxon Reichs and State cockades. 3) Royal Saxon Paymaster or Administrative Officer’s helmet. Black fiber body with all silver trim. Body made by “Depahag Patent”. Sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. Tall silver officer’s spike with star retainers. Silver star with gilt Arms of Saxony under which is the “Beamte” administrative device on bottom. Silver rounded chin scales with non-serrated Reichs and Saxon State cockades. 4) Royal Saxon Field Artillery Reserve officer’s helmet. War time production. Black lacquered felt body with gold trim. Interior officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Maker is “AWES”. Visors not colored. Helmet body in good form with good stitching. No extra holes in body. Special Saxon half-squared front visor trim. Metal trim a mixture of wartime quality brass and zinc trim. Round ball on spike base for artillery. Gold star with silver reserve cross and Arms of Saxony in center. The crown of the centerpiece is not cut out. Zinc rounded chin scales with special Saxon non-serrated Reichs and State cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition. Shows only age related patina. Mint interior. 2) Excellent condition. Interior shows use but no damage. 3) Excellent external condition with bright finish to fiber body. Interior shows use with slight damage and tears to leather sweat band. 4) Very fine condition. Exterior shows mild age pebbling with areas of zinc coming out under ball base and on chin scales. Cockades also zinc. Interior shows heavy use with small tears to leather sweat band and two tears in silk head liner. 4-50221-17 RT18 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3273

3274
$4,130.00

LOT OF THREE BAVARIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Bavarian Chevauxleger Light Dragoon officer to parade helmet. Black fiber body with bright gilt trim. Fiber body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior finish surface bright with no cracks or crazes. All gilt metal trim. Crossed spike base and fluted plume trichter. Beautiful full white yak hair parade plume. Frontplate is the emblem of Bavaria with rampant lions holding center shield. Slim rounded Bavarian style chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Bavarian cockades. 2) Bavarian Chevauxleger officer with silver trim. Black lacquered leather body with all silver metal trim. Helmet body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Exterior leather with only mild surface crazing on front and back visor trim. Top has Bavarian style cross spike base and fluted spike. Silver stars to retain spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Bavarian cockades. 3) Bavarian Chevauxleger officer with gold trim. Black lacquer leather body with gilt trim. Body has good form and firm stitching. Mild crazing over most of helmet body but no loss of material. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Colored visors. Top Bavarian style crossed base with fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Bavarian officer cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent external finish with fine finish to fiber. Metal trim in excellent condition with bright fire gilding to frontplate. Interior shows numerous repairs to sweat leather with tears and replaced material on back side of helmet. Inner visors show age with light bubbling underneath colored paper. Silk head liner may have been replaced. 2) Very fine condition. Exterior leather shows mild crazing due to age with fine gilding to frontplate. Interior shows wear with discoloration in sweat leather from sweat. Silk head liner dirty. 3) Exterior in excellent condition with only mild crazing to visors. Silver trim shows age oxidation but no other damage. Interior shows light wear with discoloration to sweat leather. Back visor curling in slightly on left side. 4-50221-18 RT20 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3274

3275
$5,750.00

GROUP OF FIVE PRUSSIAN OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian/Hanover Infantry officer’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body with gilt trim. Leather body in excellent form with firm stitching and bright gilt trim. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior finish shows mild age pebbling with small scratches to front visor. Metal trim shows excellent fire gilding. Front plate is Prussian eagle of the line regiments. Flat gilt chin scales with officer Reichs cockade and State cockade of Hanover (white field with red cross in center). 2) Prussian Field Artillery officer’s helmet. Black lacquered felt body with firm stitching and excellent form. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Bright fire gilt metal trim. Front plate is Prussian eagle of the line regiments. Base mounted with round ball for artillery regiments. Rounded chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian State cockades. 3) Prussian Infantry officer’s helmet. Black fiber body with gilt trim. Fiber body in excellent form with firm stitching. Interior with officer canvased sweat band and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior finish near mint condition with no crazing or damage. Frontplate is Prussian eagle of the line regiments. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian State cockades. Possible wartime issue as stars appear to be zinc. Included with helmet is officer’s cloth field cover with green “54” applied to front. Green number indicates a 1915 use time. Cloth cover in excellent condition inside and out. Marked “DRP”. 4) Prussian Infantry officer’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body with gilt trim. Leather body slightly shrunken with age but has firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. No extra holes to body. Leather finish in excellent condition with only minor crazing. Frontplate is Prussian eagle of the line regiments. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Prussian State cockades. Included with this is a cloth field cover on which is sewn a red cloth band that was used for maneuvers. Field cover is near mint condition with no tears. 5) Prussian Administrative officer’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Leather body in good form with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet. Frontplate is the Prussian eagle of the line regiment without banner. Crossed spike base with gold star retainers. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Prussian cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition inside and out. Fine fire gilded metal trim. Interior almost mint with one small tear to silk head liner. Leather finish is matte due to age but otherwise in excellent condition. Original Hanover cockade. 2) Helmet in excellent condition. Exterior near mint with mirror finish to helmet body. Fine gilding on metal trim. Interior shows little use with only one small tear to silk head liner. 3) Excellent condition inside and out. Metal trim bright with the matte war-model finish. Interior canvased sweat leather and silk head liner mint. Finish lightly matte due to age, otherwise unused. Canvas “54” cover also in unused condition. 4) Helmet in fine condition but shows age and use. Exterior mild crazing but no material loss. Interior shows heavy use with discolored sweat leather and silk head liner. Sweat liner also has sweat stains in front. Metal trim in very fine condition. Field cover with maneuver band near mint and virtually unused. 5) Excellent condition inside and out. Helmet body has matte finish due to age. Interior excellent and virtually unused with minor staining in front sweat leather. Metal trim retains 90% fire gilding. 4-50221-19 RT19 (3,500-6,000) – Lot 3275

3276
$7,475.00

PRUSSIAN 33RD FUSILIER REGIMENT 5TH & 6TH COMPANY AND 34TH FUSILIER REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Life Guard regiment for the Queen of Sweden. Line eagle with banner “fur Auszeichnung der vormalig Koengl.Schwedische Leibregt.Koenigin”. Black lacquered leather body with fine fire gilt trim. Leather body in excellent form with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes in helmet. Helmet body in near perfect condition to mirror finish to visors and helmet body with matte finish due to age. All metal trim with bright fire gilt. Frontplate with single piece construction retains 90% of gilt with lettering finely blackened and no loss. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Prussian cockades. Extremely rare and 100% original helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Exterior has fine quality fire gilt throughout. Helmet body with large size and perfect form. Interior near mint condition with virtually no use. 4-50221-20 RT21 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3276

3277
$6,900.00

TWO MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN OFFICER’S HELMETS AND ONE MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN FIELD GRADE ENLISTED MAN’S HELMET.

1) Mecklenburg-Schwerin 17th Dragoon officer’s helmet. Black leather body with fine gilt trim. Leather body has good form and excellent stitching. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Leather finish lightly crazed due to age but no loss of material. Crossed base and fluted spike for the dragoon regiment. Frontplate is the rising gold star with silver Arms of Mecklenburg in center. Round chin scales with Reichs and Mecklenburg cockades. Very rare. 2) Mecklenburg 60th Field Artillery Regiment officer’s helmet. Black leather body with fine gilt trim. Body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes. Body finish matte due to age but with no cracks or crazes. Tall elongated neck to ball base. Frontplate gold rising star with the silver Arms of Mecklenburg schwerin in the center. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Mecklenburg cockades. 3) Mecklenburg-Schwerin field gray enlisted man helmet model 1915. Black lacquered leather body with pewter-field gray trim. Leather body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior has enlisted man’s black round tab liner. No regimental marking on back of rear visor. Frontplate held in place with two leather wedges. No extra holes. Leather body has good finish with crazing to both front and rear visors. Metal trim has all the same gray color and patina. Bayonet lug type spike attachment. Frontplate is the rising sun with the Arms of Mecklenburg in the center, all in field gray color. Replacement leather chin strap. Genuine Reichs cockade. Mecklenburg cockade appears to be repainted. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Overall excellent condition. Exterior shows age related spider crazing to leather body. Metal trim in excellent condition with only mild age discoloration. Cockade original but are dirty. Interior shows virtually no wear and in near mint condition. 2) Excellent condition inside and out. Exterior shows fine gilding with only minor age discoloration. Cockades bright. Interior shows no use and is virtually mint. 3) Overall very fine condition. Exterior excellent with no damage. Interior shows use with wear both in the liner and back visor where light crimping can be seen from the use of a field cover. Chin strap modern day replacement. Mecklenburg cockade appears repainted. Otherwise extremely rare. 4-50221-21 RT22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3277

3278
$6,900.00

GROUP OF BADEN HELMETS.

1) Baden line infantry officer’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body with gilt trim. Leather body has good form and firm stitching. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Body has overall fine crazing due to age. Front and back visors more heavily crazed. Shorter early style officer’s spike. Finely fire gilded Baden officer’s frontplate. Flat chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Baden officer cockades. 2) Baden field artillery officer’s helmet. Fine black lacquered leather body with bright gilt trim. Body in excellent form with firm stitching. Interior with white sweat leather and white silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior leather in excellent condition with only mild matte coloring to finish due to age. Soft crazing on visors. Round base with ball top for artillery units. Frontplate highly gilded. Round chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Baden cockades. Overall extremely high quality elegant construction, possibly for a nobleman. 3) Baden 109th life grenadier regiment enlisted man’s helmet. Black leather body with all silver trim. Leather body slightly shrunken with age with firm stitching. Interior black colored enlisted man’s tongue style liner. Inner visors not colored. No extra holes in body. Regimentally marked “LGR 109” lightly inside left back visor. Overall finish to helmet is very good with only light crazing due to age and shrinkage. Frontplate is the Baden winged dragon with the Order of Louis in the center. Silver enlisted pattern spike is removable. Missing one retention stud in spike base. Leather chin strap M91 with Reichs and standard Baden cockades. Frontplate held in place with screw retainers. Very rare. 4) Baden 14th Pioneer Battalion enlisted man’s helmet. Black leather body with firm stitching. Interior black round tongue enlisted leather liner. Visors uncolored. Markings in back visor illegible. No extra holes in body. Exterior finish excellent with no cracks or crazes. Frontplate is silver Baden dragon held to helmet with screw retainers. Leather chin strap M91 with standard Reichs and Baden cockades. 5) Baden Field gray enlist man’s model 1915. Black lacquered leather body in good form but stitching lose on back visor. Interior natural colored enlisted man’s tongue liner. Visors not colored. No extra holes in body. Marked “Size 57” inside bell. Exterior finish to helmet excellent with no exterior damage or cracks. Frontplate is the standard Baden dragon held to helmet body in back with two leather wedges. Field gray strap M91 appears to be replacement. Standard Reichs and Baden enlisted cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Overall very fine condition. Leather body slightly shrunken with age. Finish has no breaks but is irregular. Metal trim in excellent shape with fine gilding to Baden dragon. Interior shows much use with slight staining and tearing to silk head liner. Back visor also discolored. 2) Overall excellent condition with high quality gilding to metal trim. Leather body has no damage and only matte due to age. Bright gilded cockades. Interior liner shows slight tearing at closure point. Some discoloration around ear pieces from overlap of black dye, possibly due to heat. Trim all very elegant in its manufacture. 3) Overall very good, helmet exterior still bright but overall helmet has shrunk slightly with age. Missing one stud. Some color loss to enlisted cockades, both Reichs and Baden. Small break inside metal front visor trim. Markings extant but barely legible. 4) Exterior of helmet very fine condition with finish bright and metal trim in excellent condition. Original chin strap and cockades. Interior leather liner has sweat stains and is shrunken but no tears. 5) Overall excellent condition. Exterior leather has fine finish and field gray trim not damaged. Possible replacement leather chin strap and Baden state cockade. Stitching separated on back visor. Interior complete but dry. 4-50221-22 RT23 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3278

3279
$6,900.00

WURTTEMBERG GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

Wurttemberg frontplate with silver star with enameled center. The enameled star is in the form of the form of the Order of the Wurttemberg Crown. Black fiber body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Leather sweat band had name of wearer removed, thus damaging the right side edge of sweat leather. Exterior of helmet in excellent condition with mild bubbling on the left side of helmet in front of the Baden state cockade. No loss of material. Metal trim has same patina throughout. Crossed spike base with large stars retaining base to helmet. “General Style” fluted spike. Enamel frontplate bright with no chips or damage. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Wurttemberg state cockades. Helmet plate held in back with split brad retainers. Stars are also split brad retainers. Marked size “55 1/2” inside bell. Extremely rare helmet originally purchased from a well known German dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Fiber body has excellent tall form with only mild distortion to finish. All metal trim retains golden color but is subdued to age. Interior does have minor damage from the removal of the wearer’s name. Such removal was not uncommon in the post WWII era where wearers wanted to remain anonymous when they sold their items. 4-50221-23 RT24 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3279

3280
$15,525.00

BAVARIAN ARTILLERY GENERAL OFFICER MODEL 1913-16 HELMET.

Fantastic condition and rare Bavarian General Officer of Artillery circa 1916. Elegant black fiber body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with green silk head liner. On silk liner is a gilt metal royal monogram with an “R” and a royal crown above. Colored visors. Exterior finish to helmet is near perfect with no cracks, crazing or discoloration. Metal trim fine fire gilt. Bavarian style cross base with three gold retaining stars. Elongated stem and ball for the artillery. Highly frosted gilt frontplate with the enameled royal Bavarian coat of arms in the center. Enameling in flawless condition with small red enamel in the lion’s crown on left side. Enamel piece highly vaulted. Slim styled Bavarian chin scales with bright Reichs and Bavarian cockades. Extremely rare and highly sought after helmet obtained in Europe from a well known dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent and in near mint condition in every detail. Fiber body flawless and still bright. Metal trim finely gilded with only minimal discoloration due to age. Interior virtually mint with little or no wear. 4-50221-24 RT25 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3280

3281
$11,500.00

TWO PRUSSIAN GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian General Officer to Parade helmet. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Elegant black lacquered leather helmet body with fine fire gilt trim. Leather body has tall elegant form with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. No extra holes in body. Visors colored. Leather exterior in excellent condition with no damage or discoloration to bright leather finish. Back visor has slight matte finish. Crossed spike base with four large stars, mounted with a fluted trichter on which is a full black and white cock feather plume for General Officer. Highly fire gilded Guards Regiment frontplate with enameled star on breast. Enamel in perfect condition with no cracks or crazing. Bright fire gilded rounded chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Extremely rare. 2) Prussian General Officer’s Parade helmet. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian a Black Eagle Order. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilded trim. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Leather helmet body has no cracks or damage. Has light matte finish only due to age. Crossed spike base with “General Style” fluted spike. Finely gilded Guard Officer’s eagle with center enamel star that is bright with no chips to enamel. Wreath at base of star still has green and red enamel in place. Beautifully gilded round chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Extremely rare. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition throughout. Metal trim has beautiful gold color with no darkening due to age. Interior shows minimal use and is still bright in color. Leather helmet body shows no damage or discoloration. General’s plume in very good overall condition but does have some feathers missing. Minimal discoloration at top where metal roundral mount holds feathers in place. 2) Excellent condition inside and out. Extremely bright and high quality gilded metal trim, all matching. Helmet body matte with age but otherwise near perfect condition. Interior in near mint condition with virtually no use. 4-50221-25 RT26 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3281

3282
$7,475.00

TWO HESSIAN OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Hessian 115th Life Guard Infantry Regiment Officer’s helmet, 1871-1897. Hessian gold trimmed lion frontplate with “1621” banner above the lion’s head. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Helmet body in excellent form and firm stitching. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Leather body has matte finish due to age but no cracks or damage. Visors slightly crazed with age. Spike base is equal Hessian style with tall fluted spike. No ornamentation at spike base. Frontplate is the finely gilded standard Hessian style crossed base over which is a large banner with the date “1621” on it. Rounded gold chin scales with Reichs officers and non-serrated Hessian state cockades. Extremely rare early pattern helmet. 2) Hessian Infantry Regiments 116, 118, and 168 Officer’s Pattern helmet. Black lacquered leather helmet with fine gilt trim. Body in excellent condition with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored inner visors. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior leather has matte overall finish with mild crazing to front and rear visors. Spike base equal Hessian style with tall fluted spike. No ornamentation to spike base. Frontplate is the finely gilded Hessian lion. Round chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Hessian cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition inside and out. Only light darkening to metal trim due to age. Interior shows wear with slight discoloration to sweat leather and silk head liner. Outstanding and rare period piece. 2) Very fine condition with mild age crazing to visors. Metal trim still bright. Liner shows use with slight tearing to corner of silk. Otherwise flawless. 4-50221-26 RT27 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3282

3283
$16,675.00

HESSIAN GRAND DUCHY GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

Gold trimmed double wreathed Hessian frontplate with silver star and enameled center. The enamel center is in the form of the Hessian Grand Cross of St. Ludwig. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Leather body in excellent condition with firm stitching. Sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored inner visors. No extra holes in body. Exterior leather shows mild crazing due to age. No loss of material. Front visor also shows crazing from pressure of chin strap on visor. Special equal cornered Hessian styled crossed base with fluted spike. No ornamentation at spike base. No stars at spike base. Frontplate gilded. Enamel star without damage. Wreath still shows red and green enamel. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Hessian style cockades. Red and white feathered Hessian General’s plume. Purchased from well known European dealer. Extremely rare helmet. Not seen before in the US market. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Mild crazing and shrinkage of body due to age. Missing retaining stud on right side of visor trim. Owner’s label removed from left side of sweat liner. Fine quality gilding throughout. Plume original but in only good condition with numerous broken feathers. 4-50221-27 RT28 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3283

3284
$13,225.00

SAXONY GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

Gold star-silver star center. Inside the silver star is a round center enclosed the reverse of the Military Order of St. Heinrich in gold and colored enamel. Surrounded by a white ring in a gold frame from the Dynastic Order of the Rue Crown. A green heraldic pattern called the Rautenkranz is in the enameled ring. In the center in raised gold letters is the motto “Providente Memor” of the Dynastic Order of the Rue Crown. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Body in excellent form with fine stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Sweat leather marked with the maker “HORRIDOH”. Colored interior visors. Leather body has mild spidering throughout helmet body with no deep cracks or loss of material. Visors show crazing. Front visor trim square cut as was proper for the post-1904 era. Round spike base mounted with fluted General Style spike. Frontplate highly vaulted 3-piece construction with exquisite enameling with no spidering or damage. Rounded chin scales with both Reichs and Saxon non-serrated cockades. Extremely rare in today’s market. Includes white vulture feather plume with Prussian style fluted trichter. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. High quality fire gilt frontplate and metal trim. Helmet body is bright with only minor spidering. Interior has elegant sweat leather with ribbon underlay. Two small tears to silk head liner. Beautiful and rare helmet. Plume is in very good condition. 4-50221-28 RT29 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3284

3285
$11,500.00

BAVARIAN GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

All silver trimmed helmet with enameled Royal Bavarian Coat of Arms. Fine black fiber body helmet with bright silver trim. Fiber helmet with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. Unique Bavarian style crossed spike base with fluted spike. Bavarian frontplate with finely enameled centerpiece with the Royal Coat of Arms of Bavaria. Enamel in excellent condition with no cracks or crazing. Enamel found in crown over lion’s head on right side of coat of arms. Rounded silver chin scales with Reichs and Bavarian officer cockades. Beautiful and rare helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent helmet inside and out. Fiber body in perfect form with only mild matte color to finish due to age. Bright silver trim in the finest quality. General’s frontplate highly vaulted and in superb condition. All metal trim secured with split brad retainers. Interior shows virtually no use and is almost mint. 4-50221-29 RT30 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3285

3286
$10,925.00

PRUSSIAN/BADEN GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

Prussian General Officer’s helmet with Baden feathered plume. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Black fiber body with bright gilt trim. Maker “Depahag Patent”. Body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. Exterior finish in near mint condition with no cracks or crazing. No extra holes in body. Crossed spike base with fluted trichter on which a white, yellow and red cock feather plume is placed. This plume is worn by the members of the Royal Family of Baden. Finely gilded guard eagle with star in enamel center. Enamel is in excellent condition. Rounded chin scales with standard Reichs and Baden cockades. Unique and unusual helmet purchased from a well known European house. Use of the Baden colored feather plume was not regulation. It was supposed that this was worn by a member of the Baden Royal Family when reviewing troops from the Baden army corps. Without doubt a genuine Baden colored feather plume. Extremely rare and unusual. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Helmet body is without flaws. Only showing slight matte to finish due to age. Interior liner shows mild use with some small discoloration to silk head liner. Slight turning in on left side of back visor. Marked size “58”, which is large and corresponds with head size of a Baden Grand Duke. Feather plume shows small amount of feather loss. Colors are still bright. Metal trim fine quality gilding and maintains bright appearance. 4-50221-30 RT31 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3286

3287
$7,475.00

TWO SCHWARTZBURG-RUDOLSTADT INFANTRY OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) 96th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion. Line eagle with “Furst” banner and a silver star with the arms of Schwartzburg-Rudolstadt on the eagle’s breast. Black lacquered leather helmet with fine gilt trim. Leather body in excellent condition with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Helmet body has very good lacquer finish with small scratches due to age and use. Front and back visors are lightly crazed. Metal trim shows even patina. Eagle shows 90% of fire gilding. Star in center oxidized white due to age. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Schwartzburg cockades. 2) 96th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 7th Thuringian. Line eagle without banners. On the eagle’s breast is a silver star and the Arms of Schwartzburg-Rudolstadt under which is a reserve cross with the legend “Mitt Gott fur Furst u. Vaterland”. Black lacquered leather body with gilt trim. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Inside of bell stamped with name “H Schrumpf”. Possibly the wearer’s name. Helmet body shows slight shrinkage from age. Lacquer finish fine with fine spider crazing on left side. Visors are also slightly crazed. Metal trim has heavy age patina that has turned most of the metal trim a brownish brass color. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate appears to have 90% original gilding. Center Arms of Schwartzburg were frosted but now have turned white color. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Schwartzburg cockades. Rare set of active and reserve officer’s helmets from a very small state. Much sought after. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine condition throughout. Helmet has general age discoloration that has turned the metal trim a matte color. Frontplate has light green oxidation around wings and banner. Schwartzburg front device also heavily oxidized. Liner shows heavy wear with small stains in front of sweat leather. Silk head liner dirty with numerous tears. Helmet is sound. 2) Fine helmet that shows use and deterioration due to age. Leather body shrunken in back and putting away from rear metal back spine. General oxidation over all metal trim. Interior helmet shows heavy use with discoloration to sweat leather. Back and front visor shows mild distortion to shape from shrinkage. Frontplate missing one retention lug. 4-50221-31 RT32 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3287

3288
$8,625.00

MECKLENBURG-STRELITZ GRAND DUCHY OFFICER’S HELMET.

89th Grenadier Regiment 3rd Battalion. Gold star with the round silver shield with the Arms of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Black lacquered leather body with gilt trim. Helmet body with excellent form and fine stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior lacquer in excellent condition with minor crazing due to age. Front and back visors have heavier crazing. Round base with smooth spike. Star frontplate retains 90% gilding. Round strelitz center field retains 70% silver frosting. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Mecklenburg cockades. Included with helmet is black lacquered conical helmet carrying case. Case in excellent condition with all straps intact. Extremely rare helmet, virtually unavailable in today’s market. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Leather body firm with matte finish to lacquer due to age. Sweat leather darkened with use. Silk head liner shows heavy use with small tears in back and over center where nuts attach spike. Frontplate absolutely original to helmet with no alterations done. Carrying case in excellent condition and fully lined. 4-50221-32 RT33 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3288

3289
$7,475.00

MECKLENBURG STRELITZ GRAND DUCHY FIELD ARTILLERY OFFICER’S HELMET.

24th Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Battalion, Holstein Artillery Regiment. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Body in excellent condition with firm stitching. Sweat leather with silk head liner. Interior visor colored. No extra holes in body. Helmet body in near perfect condition with only minor spidering due to age. Front and back visors also show only minor spidering. Overall leather finish matte with age. Round base with ball top of artillery. Front star retains 80% gilding. Center Strelitz has fine detail and has darkened slightly with age. Round chin scales with officer Reichs and Mecklenburg cockades. Included with helmet is the gray green linen field cover marked on back “DRP”. Extremely rare and excellent ensemble. Unavailable in today’s marketplace. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Leather helmet body matte with age but near perfect finish. Mecklenburg frontplate deeply formed into leather body. Metal trim still shows bright condition. Interior shows only mild use and is in near mint condition. Field cover also mint. 4-50221-33 RT34 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3289

3290
$8,625.00

TWO PRUSSIAN 9TH GRENADIER OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian 9th Grenadier Regiment post frontplate change of June 16, 1913. Black fiber body with gilt trim. Helmet body has excellent form and fine stitching. Sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior shows bright finish with mild spidering over entire body. Back visor perfect. Front visor shows scratching where chin scales have rubbed against surface. Metal trim has overall heavy patina. Round base and smooth spike. Frontplate retains much of fire gilding but has turned a brownish gold color with age. Colberg banner has lost much of its black lettering due to age. Flat chin scales show oxidation. Complete with officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. With black yak parade plume. 2) Prussian 9th Grenadier Regiment pre frontplate change of June 16, 1913. Black lacquered felt body with gilt trim. Helmet body has excellent form and fine stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Maker stamped on inside “Awes Marke”. Helmet body has bright finish with only small scratches from use on back of helmet. Visors lightly crazed from age. Metal trim retains bright gilt finish. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate retains 75% of fire gilding. Colberg banner nicely blackened to show lettering. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian cockade. Nice matching set of Grenadier Officer’s helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine condition throughout. Overall helmet shows heavy use and age oxidation. All metal trim and frontplate attached to helmet body with split brad retainers. Frontplate has excellent detail but has darkened with age. Slight distortion of helmet body in back revealing gap between body and rear metal spine. Interior shows heavy use with discoloration to sweat leather and silk head liner. Small tearing at edge of silk head liner exposing reed retainer. Inner visors have bubbling under colored paper. Very rare helmet. Probably a WWI era production but is not a zinc helmet. Plume in excellent condition. 2) Excellent condition with bright metal trim and polished appearance of black fiber. Helmet body has two light scratches that have caused a small dent in back spine. Otherwise finish is near perfect. Shorter style officer’s spike as was used in the pre-1900 era. Interior shows mild wear with small tears to silk head liner. Slight turning in of rear visor due to age. 4-50221-34 RT35 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3290

3291
$9,775.00

REUSS 96TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 2ND BATTALION, 7TH THURINGIAN, OFFICER’S HELMET.

Extremely rare battalion level helmet. Fine fire gilded line eagle with “Furst” banner with a silver star in the Arms of Reuss on the eagle’s breast. Black leather body with firm stitching. Sweat leather with silk head liner. Silk liner has “M” metal monogram. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Leather finish still bright with only minor spidering on left side of helmet body. Round base with smooth spike. Front eagle retains 90% original gilding. Reuss star and centerfield were bright silver but have darkened slightly with age. Very fine detail in Reuss device. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Reuss cockades. Extremely rare, highly sought after helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Helmet is overall in excellent condition. Metal trim retains bright finish. Only mild discoloration to Reuss finish. Interior show minimal wear. Light tearing to silk head liner on edge. Inner back visor has separation of red paper. Frontplate firmly impressed into helmet body. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet. 4-50221-35 RT36 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3291

3292
$5,750.00

REUSS 96TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 2ND BATTALION, 7TH THURINGIAN, OFFICER’S HELMET.

Line eagle with “Furst” banner. On eagle’s breast a silver star with Arms of Reuss. Black leather helmet body with fine gilt trim. Sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Leather body has matte finish with two small chips in lacquer on back left side. Visors have age related crazing. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate is large pattern “Furst” eagle. Frontplate retains 90% fire gilding. Silver star with Reuss device has oxidation on right side of star and lower right portion of Reuss device. Excellent quality detail in the Reuss center device. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Reuss cockades. Extremely rare “Second” helmet shows the interest of Mr. Haskell in obtaining rare Duchy helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Frontplate retains bright finish. Spike and other metal parts have mild age related toning to finish. Missing one retention star on back of spike base. Helmet is very large sized. Interior near mint with only small tears to silk around edges of star retainers. Small amount of paint loss on red portion of Reuss cockade, not a detractor. 4-50221-36 RT37 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3292

3293
$5,175.00

TWO PRUSSIAN LINE GRENADIER OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussia line Grenadier Regiment post 1900-1913. Front plate wide winged Grenadier eagle with black yak parade bush. black lacquered leather body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Exterior finish lightly crazed throughout due to age. Front visor has several irregularities to finish from the chin scales resting on them. Back visor perfect. Metal trim bright fire gilt finish. Round base with tall officer style trichter. black parade plume full and in near perfect condition. Frontplate retains nearly 100% of high quality fire gilding. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. Beautiful and impressive helmet. 2) Prussia line Grenadier Regiment pre 1900-1913. Frontplate old pattern line eagle with round center device with the monogram “FWR”. Black lacquered helmet body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Leather body has excellent finish but small chipping to back lift panel above back visor stitching. Loss of lacquer 1/2″ x 1″. Visors show mild age crazing. Round base with tall round plume trichter. Full near mint black parade plume. Frontplate retains nearly 100% of fire gilding. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. Rare matched set of early and later pattern Line Grenadier officer’s helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Helmet in overall very fine condition. Leather body shows age and heavy use. Interior sweat leather is stained and scuffed with age. Silk head liner slightly dirty and shows wear. Inside of helmet bell shows slight amount of water damage. Edge of rear visor scuffed with no loss of material. All metal trim in near mint condition. 2) Helmet in overall fine condition. Helmet body shows heavy use with some damage to finish and slight distortion of helmet body due to shrinkage. Back visors curled in slightly from age. Sweat leather shows heavy use with small amount of water damage to left panel and tears and loss of material to edge of right panel. Silk liner shows heavy use and discoloration. Inner back visor red paper is darkened from water damage. Front visor fine. One vent hole of spike base has been damaged and slightly enlarged. Beautiful outside appearance. 4-50221-37 RT38 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3293

3294
$6,325.00

PRUSSIAN FIRST GRENADIER OFFICER’S HELMET.

Very rare and highly desirable First Grenadier helmet. Frontplate is the wide winged eagle with the banner “1655” on the eagle’s tail. The 1655 date commemorates the founding year of the regiment. Black leather body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Helmet finish slightly matte with age with light spidering to lacquer in right posterior side of helmet. Exterior visors show mild crazing. Round base with tall smooth spike. Frontplate retains 80% of fine fire gilding. High quality banner with black numbers clearly defined. Flat chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. Rarely found in today’s marketplace. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition. Exterior appears excellent with beautiful bright tone to metal work. Frontplate gilding is very fine. Interior shows heavy use. Staining to sweat leather. Silk head liner heavily stained with many tears and fraying to silk where it has rubbed across star lugs. Interior visors near mint. Outstanding and much sought after helmet. 4-50221-38 RT39 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3294

3295
$6,900.00

TWO PRUSSIAN GUARD INFANTRY OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian Guard Infantry Officer’s helmet with silver metal trim. Black lacquered felt helmet with firm stitching. Bright silver and gilt metal fittings. Interior shows unusual flat edged sweat leather with green silk head liner. Colored visors. Slightly widened holes (2mm) for screws that retain frontplate. Helmet body has excellent lacquer finish. Mild spider crazing to top lacquer. Front visor has several chips. Helmet body appears to have been polished at one time. Round base with tall plain spike. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle’s breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Frontplate retains 70% of silver frosting. Guard star bright with fine enamel. No damage to enamel. Gold star retainers at spike base. Gold rosettes and flat chin scales. Officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. 2) Prussian Guard Reserve Officer’s helmet with gold trim. Black lacquered helmet body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. Retention holes for frontplate have been widened about 4mm on each side. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style without banner with wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle’s breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Leather body has even glossy finish with slight scuffing and spiderwebbing due to age and use. Round base with tall smooth spike. Guard’s eagle retains about 60% of fire gilding. Guard’s star without enamel damage but center eagle is turned slightly. Prussian reserve cross on eagle’s tail. Flat chin scales with Reichs and Prussian cockades. Eagle firmly impressed into leather helmet. Front and back visors show mild crazing. Silk head liner has embossed initials “HK” on the right panel. Beautiful set of Guard officer helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine overall condition. Exterior finish still glossy. Metal trim shows aged patina but has fine detail. Guard’s eagle firmly impressed into body. Unusual style of head liner. Sweat leather about 1-1/4″ wide without scalloped edge. Non-ribbed green colored silk head liner which is an unusual variation. Head liner shows mild use and staining. Back visor has one small chip on edge of left side. 2) Overall very fine condition. Exterior has fine glossy finish to leather with equal age patina on all metal trim. Interior shows wear and discoloration with age. Tearing to silk head liner as it attaches underneath front of sweat leather. Back visor slightly discolored along edges. Very attractive helmet. 4-50221-39 RT40 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3295

3296
$6,900.00

PRUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF OFFICER’S HELMET WITH ORIGINAL CARRYING CASE.

Silver General Officer helmet with gold retainer stars and chin scales. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style with wide winged eagle with silver star on the eagle’s breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Black lacquered leather body with firm stitching. Fine high quality silver metal trim. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes to body. Helmet body has general matte finish due to age. Front and rear visors shiny with minimal crazing. Helmet body slightly (2mm-3mm) sunken in at spike base from weight of plume retention. Cross spike base with General style fluted spike. Gold star retainers at spike base. Silver frontplate retains 75% of silver frosting. Guard star with enamel center bright with no damage to enamel. Green and red enamel still evident on wreath of star. Rounded silver chin scales with gold rosettes. Officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Carrying case in excellent condition, fully lined, with all straps present. Rare and beautiful helmet. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Helmet in excellent condition with age related patina to metal and leather surfaces. Helmet body has no cracking or damage. Interior in excellent condition with high quality scalloped sweat leather liner. Interior visors are lightly discolored with white chalky appearance from age. Outstanding and rare ensemble. 4-50221-40 RT41 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3296

3297
$8,050.00

TWO RARE GRENADIER OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussia 7th Grenadier Regiment, King William I Regiment, 2nd West Prussian. Wide winged Grenadier eagle without banner with “22 Marz 1797” banner on eagle’s tail. Reserve cross on eagle’s breast. Special chin scale rosettes with “WR I” monogram. Black lacquered leather helmet with firm stitching. Gilded metal trim. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. Special plume support on the interior of helmet marked “DRGM”. Widened holes for screws retaining frontplate by 8mm. This is not uncommon as the active regiment frontplate was replaced by the reserve frontplate. Exterior of helmet shows wide winged Grenadier eagle frontplate has always been present. Leather helmet body shows mild matte finish due to age. Front and back visors lightly crazed due to age. Metal trim has equal age patina throughout. Eagle frontplate retains most of gilding. “22 Marz 1797” banner has fine black outlined lettering. Round base with tall smooth spike. Special rosettes 100% original and retain 70% of their gilding. Flat chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Very rare helmet. 2) Prussian 4th Grenadier Regiment, 3rd East Prussian, Frederick the Great’s regiment, used prior to frontplate change of June 14, 1911. Line eagle with center monogram “FWR” and banner “1626” above eagle’s head to commemorate founding date of regiment. Frontplate used before 1911. Black leather body helmet with firm stitching. Interior has unusual flat edged sweat band. Cloth head liner is unusual configuration and coloring. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Helmet exterior in perfect condition with no cracks or crazing. Overall exterior shows mild matte finish. Metal trim shows equal amount of surface color. All trim has dulled with age to a brownish gold color. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate is line eagle with “FWR” on breast. Line eagle shows excellent detail and even brown oxidation. “1626” banner mounted through front portion of round base, is nicely impressed into helmet body. Flat chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Outstanding set of rare Grenadier officer helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition inside and out. Exterior shows mild oxidation but no damage or irregularities. Interior virtually mint with old museum inventory number stamped into left side of head liner. Rosettes high profiled and show great detail. Outstanding and rare helmet. 2) Excellent condition. Helmet shows even age related darkening to metal trim and to surface of leather. Frontplate and “1626” device well pressed into body. Unusual interior liner appears to be 100% original and in near mint condition. Beautiful early style helmet. 4-50221-41 RT42 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3297

3298
$3,450.00

THREE SAXON-TURINGIAN OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Saxon-Turingian 95th and 153rd Infantry Regiment officer’s helmet. Line eagle with the “Furst” banner. Silver star with the Arms of Saxon-Turingian on the eagle’s breast. Black lacquered helmet body with firm stitching. Interior brown sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Surface finish still glossy with no cracks or crazing. Front and rear visors show mild crazing. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Saxon star and centerpiece fine quality silver with slight darkening due to age. Flat round chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Saxon-Turingian cockades. 2) Saxon-Weimar 94th Infantry Regiment, Grand duke of Saxony, officer’s helmet. Line eagle with “Furst” banner and silver star with the Arms of Saxon-Weimar on the eagle’s breast. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Leather body in good form with fine stitching. Interior sweat leather with non-ribbed silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes to body. Large size. Exterior finish still glossy with only mild spidering to lacquer on right side of helmet. Front and rear visors also in excellent condition. Round base with smooth spike in the model 1915 configuration where spike unscrews at base. Frontplate eagle retains 90% of fire gilding. Star and “Weimar” crest retain fine glossy finish. Model 15 flat chin scales on M91 side lugs. All metal trim is pre-war quality and not made with zinc. Officer’s Reichs and Saxon-Weimar cockades. Outstanding helmet. 3) Saxon-Weimar 94th Infantry Regiment, Grand duke of Saxony, officer’s helmet. Line eagle with “Furst” banner and silver star with the Arms of Saxon-Weimar on the eagle’s breast. War model 1915 configuration and quality. Black lacquered helmet body with zinc and brass fittings. Helmet body with good form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Surface finish of helmet body lightly crazed with some loss of lacquer on top in several areas. Visors also have matte appearance. Additional surface scratches to body due to use. Round base with smooth spike made of zinc. Frontplate brass with no fire gilding. Bright silver star and Weimar crest in good quality (not zinc). Model 1915 chin scales on M91 side posts are fully zinc. Officer’s Reichs and Weimar cockades are excellent. Good condition war-time era helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent external condition with bright metal trim and glossy leather body. Interior shows heavy use with darkening to sweat leather. Small tears in silk head liner. Break in reed support on left panel of silk head liner. Scratching to edge of back visor from placement of field cover. Back spine has several contact dents. Otherwise excellent helmet. 2) Excellent helmet inside and out. Beautiful bright metal trim with fine detail to frontplate. Interior shows use but only mild discoloration to silk head liner. Model 91 chin scales very bright and do not appear to be zinc. Beautiful and rare helmet. 3) Good condition for the classic Model 1915 war model. Later construction of zinc materials that have lost their golding. Helmet body in very good shape but with mild scratches due to age and the quality of the material. Sweat leather has several small tears on edges. Silk head liner, without reed supports in center, is frayed widely along edges. Maker stamped with size “55”. Nice representative of a WWI era spiked helmet. 4-50221-42 RT43 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3298

3299
$4,025.00

TWO NASSAU/PRUSSIAN OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Nassau 88th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Nassau, Reserve Officer’s helmet. Line eagle with banners “LaBelle – Alliance – Mesa de Ibor – Medellin” for service as the Kings German Legion in the Napoleonic Wars. Banners and frontplate one piece construction. Black lacquered felt body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather lining and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Helmet body has excellent form with fine matte finish to black lacquer. No cracks or crazing. Visors also in near perfect condition. Round base with tall smooth spike. Frontplate retains over 90% of fine fire gilding. Silver Prussian reserve cross on eagle’s tail. Banners lettering outlined in black. Flat gold chin scales with Reichs and Prussian cockades. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet. 2) Nassau 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Nassau, Officer’s helmet. Line eagle with banners “LaBelle – Alliance” for service at the Battle of Waterloo in the Napoleonic Wars. Banners and frontplate one piece construction. Black fiber body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. Holes widened by 5mm for fixing frontplate to helmet body. Fiber body has excellent form with fine gloss. Some matte finish due to age. Several small 1/2″ long scratches on back left side that are not detractive. Helmet is model 1915 construction with spike removable at base and chin scales on side lugs. All trim is pre-war quality and not zinc construction. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate retains most of original gilding. Lettering in banners nicely outlined in black. Flat model 1915 officer’s chin scales. Officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. Beautiful and in near mint condition helmet. Wonderful pairing of rare Nassau officer’s helmets. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent, near mint condition. Perfect in every detail. Metal trim bright with near perfect gilding on frontplate. Interior near mint. Silk liner has no tears or discoloration. Metal trim pre-war quality. Small eagle on scepter on front plate has right wing broken off. This may have happened when the field cover was removed and caught the eagle’s wing. Amazing conditioned helmet. 2) Excellent helmet in near mint condition. Lacquer body still shiny. Metal trim high quality pre-war construction with no discoloration. Interior of helmet appears never to have been worn. One small tear to silk liner where it touches the screw for the star retainer. 4-50221-43 RT44 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3299

3300
$7,475.00

TWO PRUSSIAN FIRST GUARD OF FOOT OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Prussian First Guard of Foot, First Battalion reserve officer’s helmet. Frontplate is the Prussian Guard style with wide winged eagle without banner and with a silver star on the eagle’s breast. The enameled center star is the high Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Over the eagle’s wings is a silver banner with the First Guard motto “Semper Talis”. Gold reserve cross on eagle’s tail. Black lacquered leather body with all silver trim. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes in body. Leather body has fine form and excellent finish. Mild crazing to front and rear visors. Round base with Prussian fluted style spike. Silver star retainers to spike base. Frontplate retains 70% of silver frosting. Guard star matte finish with excellent enamel and no cracking. Silver “Semper Talis” banner mounted above the wings as is common in the post-1910 era. Banner appears genuine. Flat silver chin scales with silver rosettes. Officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. A rare and excellent helmet. 2) Prussian First Guard of Foot, Second and Third Battalion, Officer’s helmet. Frontplate is the prussian Guard style with wide winged eagle with a silver star on the eagle’s breast. The enameled center star is the High Order of the Prussian Black Eagle Order. Black lacquered leather body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Black lacquer slightly uneven due to age, no cracks or crazing evident. Round base with Prussian style fluted spike. Large domed silver stars retaining spike to helmet body. Fine detailed Guard’s eagle, moderately oxidized due to age. Silver Guard star and enamel center excellent with no damage to enamel. Flat silver chin scales on silver rosettes. Officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. Extremely rare matching set of First Guard Regiment helmets. Both purchased from noted German auction house. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine condition, inside and out. Silver patina of metal trim matching. Helmet body in perfect form with no distortion. Interior liner shows wear with discoloration to sweat leather. Stars fixed to helmet body with split brad retainers. “Semper Talis” banner fixed with screw through front hole that would have been for star and two wire retainers at edge of banner. Beautiful helmet. 2) Very fine helmet. Metal work shows a fair degree of oxidation due to age. Interior of helmet shows wear with discoloration to sweat leather and silk head liner. Eagle deeply formed into helmet body. Beautiful helmet. 4-50221-44 RT45 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3300

3301
$25,300.00

MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN GRAND DUCHY GENERAL OFFICER OR GENERAL ADJUTANT HELMET CIRCA 1895.

Mecklenburg-Schwerin Grand Duchy General Officer or General Adjutant helmet. Silver trimmed helmet with gold star retainers. Gold Mecklenburg Rising Star with silver star with an enameled center which was the same as the Grand Cross of the Dynastic Order of the Wendish Star. Unique and rare helmet. Black lacquered leather body with fine silver and gold trim. Helmet has good form but stitching loose on back visor on right side of helmet. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors white. No extra holes in body. Paper maker’s tag stating “AWES MARKE” with handwritten size “56”. Body has matte finish to leather due to age. No other scuffing or crazing noted. Silver crossed spike base with General style fluted spike. Gold stars retain cross base to helmet body. Frontplate is multi pieced with gold back rising star, middle star in silver, center ring finely enameled with the motto “Per Aspera Ad Astra” in gold on red background. Center piece a profiled gold crown on blue enamel background. Shows age discoloration. Rounded silver chin scales. Metal Reichs officer’s cockade and furled silk Mecklenburg officer’s cockade. With leather covered carrying case, complete with full liner. Closing strap on bottom broken. Purchased out of a well known European collection. Extremely rare. Never before seen in auction. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Metal work has even aged patina. All enamel work in perfect condition. Rarely seen silk Mecklenburg cockade. All white interior shows use with minor staining to edges of sweat leather, silk head liner also shows staining. Helmet case in fine condition. 4-50221-45 RT46 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3301

3302
$5,462.50

TWO HANOVERRIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S HELMETS.

1) Hannover 77th, 78th, and 164th Infantry Regiments Officer’s helmet. Line eagle with banner “Waterloo”. Black lacquered leather with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with silk head liner. Exterior leather has good form with minor crazing on left side of helmet. No extra holes in body. Back visor more heavily crazed. Front visor mild spidering. Round base and smooth spike. Frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. “Waterloo” banner has black outline to lettering. Flat gold chin scales with officer Reichs and Prussian cockades. Beautiful helmet. 2) Hannover 73rd Fusilier Regiment Officer’s helmet. Line eagle frontplate with single piece construction with banners “Peninsula” and “Waterloo”. Black lacquered leather helmet with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes in helmet. Helmet has excellent form with only minor cracking to finish. Overall finish bright. Round base with tall smooth spike. Frontplate retains 90% fire gilding. Banners beautifully outlined in black. Flat gold chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine condition throughout. Exterior shows gloss to finish with only minor crazing to lacquer. Frontplate has near mint fire gilding. Interior shows use with water staining at edges of sweat leather. Silk head liner lightly stained with tears in silk where star stud screws are. Back visor shows damage at edge with loss of about 1″ of edge beading. Red paper cracked. Front visor excellent. 2) Excellent helmet in near perfect condition. Metal trim has very bright finish with fire gilding of frontplate near perfect. Helmet body with only minor spider crazing. Interior near mint, unworn condition. Small tear to silk head liner where it has rubbed against screws of spike retainer. Near mint condition helmet. 4-50221-46 RT47 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3302

3303
$5,175.00

HANNOVER TENTH FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Rare Tenth Hannoveran Field Artillery Regiment Von Scharnhorst. Black lacquered helmet body with gilt trim. Leather body with fine form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Maker tag inside front of helmet body “F.W. Robcke Luchow” with the size “56”. Helmet body has mild surface crazing on top with light bubbling on left back panel. Round base with ball top for artillery. Line front plate with added banners “Peninsula” and “Waterloo” and “Gouvde”. Frontplate retains 80% fire gilding. Round chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. With black conical helmet case. Extremely rare helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent helmet inside and out. Exterior metal trim still bright with no discoloration. Interior of helmet is virtually mint. Star studs held with split brad retainers. Helmet case in excellent condition. Beautiful helmet. 4-50221-47 RT48 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3303

3304
$4,025.00

TWO FINE OFFICER’S HELMETS WITH POSSIBLE REPRODUCED PARTS.

1) Mecklenburg Schwerin General Staff Officer’s helmet. Black fiber body with silver and gold trim. Body with fine form and good stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner may be replacements. No extra holes in body. Visors colored. Black finish in near perfect condition with no cracks or crazing. Silver crossed spike base with fluted spike. Gold stars retaining base to helmet. Frontplate in three piece construction. Background is gold Mecklenburg star on which a second silver star is placed, on top is a round enameled piece with red background with motto “Per Aspera Ad Astra”. On top of that is a gold crown on blue enameled background. Silver rounded chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Mecklenburg cockades. Frontplate appears to be added to helmet as it rests about 1/2″ off front visor stitching. Otherwise extremely beautiful helmet with mixture of original and replacement parts. 2) Brunswick 92nd Infantry Regiment First and Second Battalion, before 1912, Reserve Officer’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body with bright gold trim. Sweat leather with silk head liner. Colored visors. No extra holes to body. Round base with smooth spike, missing one retaining screw at spike base. Frontplate is line eagle on which is placed a silver star with enameled Arm of Brunswick and reserve cross. Enameled frontplate and reserve cross appear to be modern day replacement. Flat gold chin scales with Reichs and Prussian officer’s cockades. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Excellent condition inside and out. Metal trim bright. Interior virtually new. Question over authenticity of front plate impacts the value of this piece. A beautiful mix of original and replacement parts. 2) Excellent condition inside and out. Original officer’s helmet with fine trim. Enamel frontplate is reproduction, which significantly effects value. Both pieces are visually attractive. 4-50221-48 RT49 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 3304

3305
$4,025.00

LOT OF THREE OFFICER HELMETS WITH ADDED REPRODUCTION PARTS.

1) Model 1842 Prussian General Officer helmet. Using both real and reproduction parts. Tall leather body appears original. Spike base and frontplate are reproductions. Chin scales are repaired originals. Leather Prussian cockade. Interior visors red and green. Liner appears to be repaired or new. Attractive helmet with mixed original and reproduction parts. 2) Reuss 96th Infantry Regiment Reserve Officer helmet. Original black leather body with fine gilt trim. Body in good form with firm stitching. Sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Round base with smooth spike. Frontplate is line Prussian without banners. Reproduction Reuss frontplate with reserve cross. Original flat chin scales with officer’s Reichs and Reuss cockades. Visually attractive helmet with mixed parts. 3) Prussian First Life Hussar Regiment Number One Reserve Officer helmet. Brown fur helmet body with silver skull and gold chin scales. Red kolpak. Old style fur helmet of suspected authenticity. Skull heavily oxidized with black velvet behind eye holes. Old reproduction field badge with Wurttenberg reserve cross in center. Original rounded chin scales and Reichs officer’s cockade. Attractive helmet of questionable authenticity. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Good condition overall, probable genuine leather helmet body with heavy surface crazing to leather. Interior lining reproduction with a mix of reproduction parts. Attractive helmet for display. 2) Very fine conditioned helmet. Beautiful original helmet body with all genuine trim with exception of the Reuss center piece. Sweat leather and silk head liner shows some wear. Very attractive helmet for display. 3) Overall good condition. Fur busby has fur loss on top edge. Inside soft and losing form. Reproduction field badge and frontplate. Other parts appear genuine. Mixed group of original and reproductive parts. 4-50221-49 RT50 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3305

3306
$4,600.00

LOT OF THREE HESSIAN ENLISTEDMAN’S HELMETS.

1) Hessian Grand Duchy 115th Life Guard Infantry Regiment, 1st Grand Ducal Hessian Regiment, Enlistman’s helmet. Silver double wreathed Hessian frontplate with silver Hessian house order star with center “Gott Ehre Vaterland”. Banner “1621” over lion’s head. Black leather body with all silver trim. Body in good form with firm stitching. Interior black enlistedman’s round tab liner. Visors plain. Back visor has regimental marks that someone has accentuated with ink. No extra holes in body. Exterior leather in excellent condition with no cracks or crazes. Silver metal trim has never been cleaned and has all the same matte patina. Frontplate and banner original to helmet. Banner has unusual style placement above front leg of cross base. Base unique Hessian equal cross base with removable Hessian silver fluted spike. Leather chin strap M91. Reichs cockade, Hessian cockade original non-serrated. 2) Hessian 23rd and 24th Dragoon Regiments Enlistedman’s helmet. Black lacquered leather body in good form with fine stitching. Interior black leather lining with old style flat tabs. No markings inside visor. One extra hole behind frontplate of unknown origin. Leather body in good shape with small surface scratches from use. Crossed Hessian equal cross base with removable Hessian fluted spike. Silver Hessian enlistedman’s frontplate. Silver rounded M94 chin scales. Original Reichs cockade, repainted Hessian cockade. Attractive helmet. 3) Hessian Line Regiments M1915 Field Gray helmet. Black leather body with field gray trim. Leather body slightly shrunken with age but with firm stitching. Leather enlistedman’s round tab liner. Visors not colored. Feintly marked to “I.R. 116” on back visor. Two closed holes in side helmet body, probably done in time of issue. Hessian equal cross spike base with removable Hessian style fluted spike. Field gray Hessian frontplate. Original but repainted cockades. Original leather chin strap but weak. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine helmet. Exterior in near perfect condition with equal patina over all metal trim. Exterior leather in near flawless condition. Interior shows heavy use but is not torn nor dry. Markings on back visor have been restored. Otherwise a rare and genuine Hessian helmet. 2) Very fine helmet with all original metal trim. Extremely large size. Rare rounded M94 chin scales. Nice helmet. 3) In good condition. Rare M1915 Hessian style field gray. Condition of metal trim not good due to age and oxidation. Helmet body shrunken but still firm. Leather liner still subtle. Cockades repainted. Otherwise a fine war model piece. 4-50221-50 RT51 (1,500-3,500) – Lot 3306

3307
$11,500.00

FIELD MARSHALL SHOULDER PIECES FOR KAISER WILHELM II.

Beautiful shoulder pieces with heavy gold and silver bouillon with Field Marshall’s batons overlaid with the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Small monogram on edge of boards indicate the regiment for which the Kaiser was the Honorary Chief. Purchased from a well known German dealer who was authorized by the House Doorn to sell items from the estate of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Extremely rare and one of a kind piece of history. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Shows slight discoloration of bullion due to age. Outstanding and rare pieces. 4-50221-51 RT52 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3307

3308
$6,490.00

LOT OF EIGHT PRE-WWI ENLISTEDMEN’S HELMETS.

Lot includes Prussian Pioneer enlistedman in silver; Hannovarian 74th Infantry enlistedman; Prussian enlistedman from the 25th Infantry Regiment; Prussian 10th Pioneer enlistedman; Reuss 96th Regiment enlistedman; Schwartzbrug-Rudolstadt 96th Regiment enlistedman; Wurttemberg Silver Grenadier enlistedman; Wurttemberg 121st Fahnrich with red numbered field cover. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Condition varies from very good to excellent. Some with replacement parts. Interesting and rare ensemble of pre-war enlisted German helmets. 4-50221-52 RT53 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3308

3309
$3,540.00

LOT OF SIX WWI ERA LOBSTERTAIL HELMETS AND JAEGER SHAKOS.

Lot includes Prussian Line Cuirassier enlistedman M1915; Prussian Line Jaeger-Zu-Pferde enlistedman M1915; Prussian Line Cuirassier enlistedman M1915 missing front plate and liner but with original officer’s cloth field cover; Prussian Line Jaeger Battalion enlistedman M1915; Prussian Guard’s Regiment Jaeger Shako M1915; Prussian 11th Jaeger Battalion M1915 with original cloth field cover with outlined number “11” on front. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Conditions very from very good to excellent. Some reproduction parts but for the most part all original parts. 4-50221-53 RT54 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3309

3310
$8,260.00

SELECTION OF WWI ERA MODEL 1915 IMPERIAL GERMAN ENLISTEDMAN HELMETS.

Lot includes Wurttemberg Infantry enlistedman M15; Saxony Infantry enlistedman M15; Oldenburg 91st Infantry Regiment enlistedman M15; Mecklenburg-Strelitz enlistedman M15; Prussia Line Artillery Regiment enlistedman M15; Bavaria enlistedman M16; Saxe Weimer 94th Infantry Regiment enlistedman M15. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Conditions vary from good to very good. Some reproduction parts but mostly original helmets. 4-50221-54 RT55 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3310

3311
$5,750.00

LOT OF NINE IMPERIAL GERMAN WARTIME FELT ERSATZ HELMETS CIRCA 1914.

Lot includes Bavarian brass Infantry enlistedman; Prussian brass Infantry Reserve enlistedman; Oldenburg 91st Infantry enlistedman in field gray; Prussian brass Guard’s Regiment Infantry enlistedman; Wurttenberg brass Infantry enlistedman; Prussian brass Line Infantry enlistedman; Prussian field gray Line Infantry enlistedman with black fiber visor; Prussian brass cloth covered cork enlistedman; reproduction M1915 R22 enlistedman. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Conditions vary from very good to excellent. All felt in excellent condition with no breaks or softness. Some reproduction parts but mostly original helmets. 4-50221-55 RT56 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3311

3312
$8,050.00

SELECTION OF VARIED LIGHT CAVALRY HELMETS OF WWI ERA.

Lot includes Prussian Guard Uhlan enlistedman M1915 with removable top; Prussian Uhlan Line Regiment M1915 with removable top; Prussian Line Uhlan Regiment M1915 with removable top and officer’s cloth field cover; Saxon 21st Uhlan Regiment officer to parade circa 1900; Austro-Hungary Imperial 4th Uhlan officer circa 1900; Prussian Line Hussar enlistedman Pelzmutze M1915 with yellow bag. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine condition. Most with original parts. Some quite rare. 4-50221-56 RT57 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3312

3313
$4,887.50

SELECTION OF IMPERIAL GERMAN SPIKED HELMETS WITH FIELD COVERS.

Lot includes Prussian M95 enlistedman with field cover on which is sewn red “2”; Prussian enlistedman M15 with cloth field cover on which is sewn green “149”; Prussian 31st Infantry Regiment M15 with combat cover without spike (spike was required to be removed in trenches as per order in mid-1915); Prussian Landwehr Train officer M97 with cloth field cover on which is sewn a metal reserve cross; Prussian M95 enlistedman with cloth field cover on which is sewn dark green Iron Cross; Prussian Infantry enlistedman M1915 with cloth field cover on which is sewn green number “148”; Prussian M15 Train Landwehr officer with officer style cloth field cover (missing spike); Prussian M95 brass Artillery enlistedman with tan field cover on which is sewn red maneuver band. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Covers all original. Helmets in varying degrees of condition. 4-50221-57 RT58 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3313

3314
$3,450.00

SELECTION OF IMPERIAL GERMAN WARTIME ERA HELMETS.

Lot includes Oldenburg 91st Infantry Regiment papier mache black lacquered Ersatz brass trimmed helmet circa 1914; Prussian Infantry enlistedman stamped metal and black enameled Ersatz brass trimmed helmet circa 1914; Prussian Guard Infantry enlistedman one piece fiber bodied and black lacquered helmet with brass trim circa 1914; Prussian Infantry enlistedman three piece riveted fiber bodied and black lacquered brass trim helmet circa 1914; Cloth covered cork Infantry enlistedman helmet with green applied number to front “L” over “X1” Ersatz helmet circa 1915; Imperial German steel helmet M1917 with three pad leather liner; Imperial German steel helmet M1917 without liner marked inside “64”; Imperial German M1916 steel helmet with three pad liner and painted white skull and cross bones on front indicating FREIKORPS. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Varies from good to very fine. Some reproduction chin straps but overall original helmets. 4-50221-58 RT59 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3314

3315
$1,265.00

LOT OF SIX IMPERIAL GERMAN SWORDS.

This lot consists of one Enlisted Calvary saber made by “GEBR. WEYERSBERG, SOLINGEN” matching marking on scabbard on hilt “I.M.1.49.6.”. There are 2 stirrup hilted, hard metal plated officer swords, one with etched blade reading “2.GARDE FELD ARTILLERIE REGIMENT”. Calvary saber with basket guard with Germanic eagle as motif made by “OTTO MERTENS, SOLINGEN”, shaped horn grip and scabbard marked “2.R.II.2.88”. The remaining 2 swords in this lot are imperial officers swords, one with folding eagle languette and other with fixed eagle in hilt. Both of these officer swords have applied brass distinctive insignia that can be seen in photos which designates units. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: All swords are complete with their orig scabbards and very good overall. Most blades have much of their orig luster or polish. Scabbards are typical with scattered dents and losses of finish but average or better for similar swords found elsewhere in the market. 4-50285 JS62 (800-1,200) – Lot 3315

3316
$2,875.00

SIGNED 17TH CENTURY JAPANESE KATANA IN SHIRASAYA.

Beautiful Katana with no kizus, in polish 24″ cutting edge with well-defined hamon. Signed “NOSHU TASHIRO TASHIRO KAKUBEI KANENOBU Mino Provence, circa 1650, ranking of CHU JO SAKU”. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Blade is in polish with no defects noted. Prospective buyers should inspect or have vetted. 4-50286 JS57 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3316

3317
$2,875.00

12TH CENTURY JAPANESE KATANA.

This Katana is mounted in black lacquer scabbard with 27″ cutting edge that is in polish. Signed with 2 character signature “TOCHIKA” who was Bizen Sword Smith, circa 1190. Signature may be gemei as blade exhibits small kizus in hamon not ot be expected by Master Smith. Sword is mounted with gold and silver decorated suba (dragon and floral landscape), fuchi, menuki (lobster) and kashira. There is a gold mounted auxiliary tool also mounted in scabbard. Sword and mountings are in beautiful condition and based on color and rust to tang this is indeed a very early sword blade in beautiful condition. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good-fine. Blade is in polish with tiny areas of staining and rust. Suba has rich rust/plum color with patinaed gold and silver figures. Handle and mountings are very good as can be seen in photos. 4-50222 JS58 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3317

3318
$3,540.00

FOUR JAPANESE / CHINESE SWORD SOUVENIRS FROM WWII.

Group of three Japanese Katanas in WWII mounts, one police, one Army and one Navy. All blades appear to be 20th Century, are all in polish & excellent condition including mounts. None were taken apart to look for signatures but all appear of 20th century make as none are sharpened at area just below habaki. All swords do have very distinct and different hamons and no kizus are discerned. The fourth sword in this lot appears Chinese to us and quite ancient. Blade is just over 24-1/2″ including silver plated habaki. Blade has a central fuller at top of ridge of very thick blade measuring over 1/2″ thick near ricasso. Blade has form seen on Japanese pole arms. The thin narrow tang is signed and with the amount of rust present we have little doubt that this is a very old blade. Carved wood and lacquered scabbard have silver plated brass mounts and cross guard. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: All swords are very good to excellent overall. Blades overall are bright showing orig luster with some staining and pitting. Mounts are all sound and solid with minor handling dings, dents & scratches. 4-50287 JS61 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3318

3319
$17,250.00

DESIRABLE ALLGEMEINE SS OFFICER VISOR CAP.

This handsome visor cap is produced in soft black wool that is excellent with just the slightest hint of wear and discoloration. The front peak is fairly prominent and overall the cap has a nice saddle shape. The white piping around the top panel and the black velvet center band has a few areas of discoloration and wear from age and use. The eagle and skull (totenkopf ) match perfectly and retain a portion of their original frosted finish. These show some wear but are original examples which is very hard to find. The silver bullion, officer’s chin cord is in good condition and remains tightly affixed to the cap via a pair of small silver finished pebbled buttons. The shiny black vulkanfibre visor shows some minor wear and crazing but still remains sound. It remains tightly affixed to the cap. The underside of the visor is finished in the textbook orange/brown hue. You can clearly see the “RZM SS” ink stamp. The interior is fully lined in black cloth that remains in good condition with minor wear from age and use. There is a rhomboid shaped, clear moisture shield that remains partially intact. The brown leather sweatband shows moderate wear and tear, but this is mostly confined to the area of the forehead. Underneath the sweatband is a large, black oil cloth RZM tag which is ink stamped with the number 4 indicating that it was produced by firm of Clemens Wagner of Braunschweig. CONDITION: Very sound condition overall. 4-49546 BS1 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3319

3320
$26,450.00

*HERMANN GORING’S DOUBLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAGNUM MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 7076. Cal. 9.3 x 73 mm. (.366 Bore diameter. .540 Case rim diameter. Essentially .404 Jeffery necked down to 9.3, similar to 9.5 x 73 Miller – Greiss magnum.) The history of this fine rifle can be traced back directly to Hermann Goring’s vacation house near the Berghof near Berchtesgaden, where it was liberated by Lt. Col. Richard A. King, and subsequently acquired by Lester Womack, and pictured in his book, THE COMMERCIAL MAUSER ’98 SPORTING RIFLE; and later in Jon Speed’s MAUSER ORIGINAL OBERNDORF SPORTING RIFLES. It has 28-1/2″ tapered round bbl engraved (Ludwig) “Schiwy – BERLIN” on top. Bbl is mounted with island bases for front scope claw base, single standing rear sight, and front ramp for silver bead. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Rare commercial Mauser, magnum length, solid sidewall, double square action, with anti wobble projection at rear, is marked with SN and eagle “N” proof on left side of receiver ring, and with “MAUSER – WERKE A. G. OBERNDORF a/N” on sidewall. A claw base has been fitted to the cut down square bridge. Bolt with classic pear-shaped knob, is stamped with SN on bolt root, and “N”. Bolt shroud has been fitted with Buhler low scope safety. Drop box bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by release button in trigger guard bow, and has been fitted with double triggers. Trigger guard and floorplate have triangles of nicely cut, shaded, scrolled acanthus above and below central relief engraving of Hermann Goring’s personal crest, a shield around raised mailed fist holding aloft a ring. This shield is surmounted by a knight’s helm, which is further surmounted by another winged mailed fist with ring. Action also features a Greener type side safety. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock with borderless point pattern checkering at grip, and no checkering on forend, has inlet ebony triangle behind receiver tang, and square dark walnut block inlet where bolt handle turns down. Stock is fitted with leather faced Silver pad, and spring-loaded, pop-up, shadow line cheekpiece to allow for scope use, having release button and guide spur hole in ovate engraved escutcheon behind grip. There are also two very interesting fold-out spikes mounted in stock under front scope base which can be hooked into a handy tree or fencepost to steady rifle. Sling loop on toe line, matching that on bbl, are fitted with brown leather green rubber backed carrying sling. Carl Zeiss Zielsechs scope with duplex three post reticle with central dot is mounted in soldered on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cowan’s auction listing with more complete history. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain approx 90% orig blue, silvering from normal wear on high points. Stock retains most of its orig oil finish with a number of light marks and scrapes. Bore is excellent, bright, shiny, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Scope retains 85 – 90% of its blue, optics clear. Sling is fine. 4-51042 MGM259 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3320

3321
$18,400.00

*J. P. SAUER LUFTWAFFE SURVIVAL DRILLING IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES, AMMUNITION, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, AND CAPTURE PAPER.

SN 334784. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3 x 74R. 25-5/8″ Barrels are fitted with full length, flat, matted rib with pop-up rear and silver bead front sights. Rifle caliber is engraved in milled out portion of rib. Tops of bbls are marked “KRUPP LAUFSTAHL” and “J. P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL” around breeches. Side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with German nitro proofs with a date of 6/41. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with “Waffenampt 2”. Typical Sauer Model 30 Blitz action is case hardened, and features scalloped back, pin type cocking indicators, side safety, rifle selector on tang, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with some sprays of scroll, and is marked “J. P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL” on each side. Top tang is engraved “W. St.” behind rifle selector. Case hardened trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly figured, dense European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed, horn buttplate with Sauer logo embossed on center. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line, and stock is fitted with classic right hand cheekpiece. A Luftwaffe eagle is stamped on right side of butt. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.718, right -.718. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Field gray painted aluminum case is stenciled “Drilling M 30 mit Munition U. Zubehor ce” on top. Interior with felt gaskets and padding to wooden blocks, is stenciled with contents on left portion of lid. Case contains orig leather sling, black cardboard box with cleaning equipment, instruction booklet dated June 1941, a box of ten RWS 9.3 x 74R H – Mantle cartridges with orange label, and a box of ten RWS Auerhahn Brenneke slugs. Also included is a capture certificate dated Feb. 14, 1946 that does not name the bearer, but lists one German rifle, two bayonets, and one sword. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue with some light flecking, and silvering where cleaned. Action and other metal parts retain approx 80% orig case hardening color, showing areas of cleaning and some loss due to flaking. Rear portion of top tang and forend latch escutcheon have had color augmented by heat. Stocks are excellent, retaining nearly all their orig oil finish, with a few marks, dents, and scratches. Luftwaffe stamps in wood, and on metal, are clear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case is very fine, retaining approx 90% of its orig exterior paint, with scrapes and scratches. Leather handle is quite tender, broken in half, and stitched back together. Interior gaskets and partitions are excellent. All cleaning equipment appears to be present, top of box is missing. Sling is fine. Cartridge boxes are very good. Two slugs have been fired. Instruction booklet is very fine, slightly wrinkled and foxed. Capture certificate is also foxed, with light staining. A very fine representative example of this important military weapon. 4-51033 MGM172 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 3321

3321a
$25,300.00

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 21825. Cal. 30 Luger. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead. Unmarked receiver with the full SN under the bbl and the last three digits repeated on the receiver lug. Walnut base magazine is stamped with “flaming bomb” commercial proof. Area under safety lever is polished bright. Crisply checkered, dense walnut grips are each numbered “25”. Checkered forend attaches to hanger with side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers. Factory matching buttstock, numbered on the 2-screw iron, is made of European walnut, checkered at grip area, and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. CONDITION: Excellent, orig bright blue, estimated at 98%, with a scattering of surface freckling, most pronounced on the front and backstrap. Minimal sharp edge wear. The small strawed parts on the pistol are in comparable condition, showing no evidence of touchup. Same is true for the fire blued grip screws whose slots are unmarred. Stock lug retains at least 98% orig rust blue with the strawed lever having 75% fading finish. Wood retains nearly all orig varnish with the buttstock having a light scattering of surface dings. Buttplate with minimal surface marring and no edge chips. Retaining screws have 98% orig fire blue with unmarred slots. Bore is pristine. Perfect mechanics. One of the better M1902 Carbines whose light surface freckling can easily be overlooked in favor of its overall attractiveness. 4-51013 LMA122 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 3321a

3322
$7,475.00

*LUFTWAFFE ISSUE KRIEGHOFF LATE S CODE LUGER WITH BELT AND HOLSTER RIG.

SN 4229. 4″ 9 mm bbl. with Eagle/2 proof and full SN on bottom, “S” above chamber, “HK/ANCHOR/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” on center toggle link. Eagle/2 proofs on toggle assembly. Full SN on left receiver. Eagle/2 proofs on right receiver and front of right frame rail. Brown fine checkered plastic grips with border. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed magazine that does not match. In a black 1916 dated holster with an extra non matching aluminum bottom magazine and unmarked takedown tool. On a WWII German issue belt with eagle and swastika on buckle. PROVENANCE: WWII bring back as a rig. Consigned by widow. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 97% orig blue; with light ware on sharp edges of corners; straw is 95% orig with some scattered light corrosion; grips are sharp with some dings to checkering; bore is bright with light ware; magazine is very good with a few minor dings on aluminum bottom; mechanics are excellent. Holster is good; with part of the closure strap missing; deep cracks and flaking on flap and mag pouch; extra magazine and take down tool are excellent; belt is very good with some deep cracking where the holster is attached; the belt buckle is moderately worn. 4-50367 BWS157 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3322

3323
$4,600.00

MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MARKED FOR KYNOCH (UK) COLLECTION, WITH STOCK.

SN 6463. Caliber: 7.63mm. Standard mid-production Conehammer with 5.5” bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown-U marking on left side of barrel extension; antler proof on right side. Long extractor, independently secured firing pin. Full serial number on back of hammer and on frame below locking lever. “KYNOCH” stamped on top of barrel. This marking was commonly applied to the guns in Kynoch’s in-house collection kept for ammunition load development and proof firing of production ammunition for functioning. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. Trigger is in the white as is correct. Limited disassembly disclosed a mismatched floorplate. Correct wood grips and lanyard ring. Accompanied by later Mauser stock, in a commercial carrier, having two cutouts in the lid for the safety and a force-matched lug. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% bright original blue with darker floorplate. Comparable condition fire blue on the small parts. Grips are blonde and retain most of their original varnish. Perfect mechanics. Later production stock is condition-appropriate with some oil staining and handling marks. Hinge with expected oxidative changes, cleaned and renumbered lug. Carrier is dark from oil and aging. 4-51000 LMA (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3323

3324
$8,625.00

VERY HISTORICAL GROUPING FOR THE START OF “OPERATION TORCH” NOVEMBER 1942.

These items have never been offered anywhere before and come directly from the family of Marine Corporal James Ritchie. A notarized letter from the family is included. These items include an invasion map showing the coast line areas near Morocco, North Africa where the allies planned to land along with a one of a kind, historic telegram cable. First, let’s give you some historical background. The American forces were led by Rear Admiral Hewitt and none other than Major General George S. Patton. “Operation Torch” was to be the first major Allied land, sea and air offensive of WWII. It needed close cooperation not only between the US army and navy, which was uncommon, but also between the Americans and the British. The invasion force had sailed from Norfolk, VA. Patton was on board the USS Augusta which was the flagship for the task force. During the two week passage, corporal Ritchie had served as an orderly for Patton. The USS Augusta(1931-1959) had an illustrious history including serving as the presidential flagship for both Roosevelt and Truman during WWII. PROVENANCE: On the morning of November 8th, the Allied forces were waiting off the shores of French Morocco, French Algiers facing a very potent Vichy French force whose intentions were unclear. Early that morning, corporal Ritchie was sent to deliver a cable directly from General Eisenhower, who was in Gibraltar, to Major General Patton who was alone in his cabin. The wording was short and to the point. It simply said “PLAY BALL”. That was the code words to start this massive invasion. The Americans had used an iconic American baseball term to launch this historic event that would change the course of the war. After reading the cable, Patton gave it to corporal Ritchie and said “this will make a great souvenir for your family.” He then also handed Ritchie one of the invasion maps as an additional memento of this occasion. CONDITION: This historic lot consists of three items. The first is a large battle map which measures approximately 40 1/2” long by 29” wide. For its age, it is in very sound condition with multiple folds. It depicts the coastline of North Africa along the French Moroccan coastline. There are many pencil and color markings. The back of the map has other markings as well. One says reproduced from French Chart Sept 1942. The telegram cable measures 6 ½” high by 8” wide. It is in sound condition with some damage to the bottom and corners which can be seen in the photo. Then, we have the notarized letter from the family detailing these historic pieces. Significant historical offering 4-50839 BS2 (5,000-15,000) – Lot 3324

3327
$88,550.00

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 1ST CONTRACT FIRST PISTOL SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1900 U.S. ARMY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL GIVEN TO COL. JAMES BOYD BY GEN. LUCIUS CLAY IN EARLY 1945.

SN 11. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, thin half moon front sight and grooved rear sight in the unique unaltered sight safety. Left side of slide has Browning’s & Colt’s patent information with rampant Colt in a circle at the rear. Right side of slide has standard markings “AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS”. Left front web of trigger guard is hand stamped “U.S.”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that has a “JTT” (Lt. Col. John T. Thompson) cartouche under the date “1900”. Accompanied by a period of use Audley brown leather belt holster with the unique locking device that catches in the trigger guard, which must be depressed to remove the pistol. Holster is mounted to a 9-1/4″ x 6″ stiff leather backing and has the unique feature of three spare magazine pouches and a loading tool pouch. There are a total of three nickel plated orig magazines with patent marked bases. Loading tool is missing. Accompanied by a notarized letter from Bruce Boyd and Angela Boyd Todd, wherein Mr. Boyd states that this pistol was given to his father Col. James Boyd, by Gen. Lucius Clay in early 1945 when Col. Boyd was assigned to Germany working for Gen. Clay. Col. Boyd apparently arrived in country without a sidearm and Gen. Clay, noticing this, gave him this pistol with the holster and three magazines. Col. Boyd returned from Germany in 1946 with this pistol in his suitcase and kept it locked away in the bottom left drawer of his desk. When Col. Boyd passed away in 1987 the pistol was bequeathed to his youngest son, Hudson Boyd who passed away a few years after his father. This pistol was then passed on to Bruce Boyd who in turn gave it to his daughter Angela Boyd Todd. He states that this pistol has been in the Boyd family since 1945. The Model 1900 is very significant in military arms as it was the very first semi-auto pistol tested by the Army. The first shipment of these pistols were issued to U.S. Cavalry officers stationed in the Philippines, Cuba & Puerto Rico for field testing. This pistol is doubly significant, not only was it among the first semi-auto pistols ever purchased but it, in fact was the very first production Colt 1900 issued to the Army. The first ten pistols (#1-#10) were presented to military & government officials. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter stating sale to United States Government and shipped to Springfield Armory on May 16, 1900 in a shipment of 50 guns. Also accompanied by a packet of information furnishing the provenance of this particular pistol along with historical information regarding the Model 1900 in general. PROVENANCE: Col. James Boyd Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 70% strong orig blue with muzzle end sharp edge wear and a few surface spots on the slide; front & back straps are a mottled blue/gray patina; hammer & sight safety retain virtually all of their bright, orig case colors, turned dark on top edges. Grips are sound showing light edge wear and retain about 90% varnish on right side and 75% varnish on the left side with crisp, clear date & cartouche. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Outside magazine pouch has about 1/2″ of loose stitching, otherwise holster is completely sound showing light wear & soil. One magazine has a slightly bent toe, otherwise they are all sound; two retain most of their orig nickel and the third about 70% orig nickel. 4-50150 JR112 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3327

3328
$18,400.00

*EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1907 TEST TRIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BEARING INSPECTOR INITIALS “K.M. (MAJ. KENNETH MORTON).

SN 96. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights and standard 1905 markings on the slide. Frame has a slide stop on the left side and checkered grip safety with a lanyard loop in the left heel. Grip safety is of the later type with extended spur. It is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips that are modern replacements. Left front web of the trigger guard is stamped with the inspector initials “K.M.” (Major Kenneth Morton). According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were 200 of these pistols delivered to the government on the 1907 contract. Delivery of these pistols was in March 1908 after which they were issued to the 2nd, 4th and 10th Cavalry Regiments later that year. The pistols were deemed accurate but had numerous problems with failed parts including firing pins, sears, failures to feed or eject and occasionally pressing hard on the grip safety caused the pistol to fire. Colt eventually recalled all the pistols for further modification where they changed the hammers and added a longer spur to the grip safety, enlarged the ejection ports, installed heat treated sears and different loaded chamber indicators. By this time John Browning and Colt had learned substantial lessons from the test trials which they then incorporated into in the Models 1909 & 1910, which eventually led to the development of Model 1911 and, as the saying goes, the rest is history. The design of the 1911, for which this pistol was one of the predecessors and prototype, is still in production today, over 100 years later. Few Models 1907 survive today and of those completely orig specimens are rarely encountered. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in Cal. 45 with 5″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed with special features “modified hammer, nearly vertical ejection, auto indicator to show that chamber is loaded, auto safety, straightened stirrup and lengthened trigger stirrup pin, shipped to Springfield Armory in March 1908 in a shipment of 200 guns. Also accompanied by a period mail order flap holster with rolled decorations and a brass closure stud. Additionally accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. Further accompanied by a sales receipt from a gun shop in Macon, Georgia where they had produced grips for this pistol. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains dark blue around the sights with the balance thin blue mixed with plummy patina. Frame retains about 60% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, turned brown on the front and backstraps. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips are sound with sharp checkering. Magazine retains about 85% thinning orig blue. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster shows some dryness and flaking with moderate to heavy soil. 4-47763 JR99 (22,500-42,500) – Lot 3328

3329
$9,200.00

*EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 34309. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and usual slide markings with Rampant Colt at left rear and with rear slide serrations. Hammer is color case hardened with checkered spur and it has a slide lock on left side with a lanyard stud & loop in left heel. Mounted with 2-pc “COLT” marked Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. Also accompanied by a russet brown leather holster with extended swivel top and a steel wire belt hook. Flap is embossed “US” in an oval and has loops on the back for a leather leg strap, which is missing. This holster is commercially made, complete without markings and is probably for a Model 1911 pistol. There were a total of about 18,000 of these early semi-auto pistols produced in period 1902-1929. They gained immediate acceptance with the public and 200 were sold to the U.S. Army. These fine pistols remained in service well into the 1950s having found great favor with target shooters due to their inherent accuracy from the locked bbl system. They are rarely found today in orig unaltered condition with much orig factory finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% bright orig blue showing some very light thinning on sides of the slide & front strap along with fine sharp edge wear; hammer retains all of its brilliant orig case colors. Grips are crisp showing miniscule diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, dark & frosty. Holster is extremely fine. 4-50836 (8,500-10,000) – Lot 3329

3330
$8,625.00

*EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 41194. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and usual slide markings with rampant Colt at left rear and with rear slide serrations. Hammer is color case hardened with checkered spur and it has a slide lock on left side with a lanyard stud & loop in left heel. Mounted with 2-pc “COLT” marked Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine with marked base. There were a total of about 18,000 of these early semi-auto pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. They gained immediate acceptance with the public and 200 were sold to the U.S. Army. These fine pistols remained in service well into the 1950s having found great favor with target shooters due to their inherent accuracy from the locked bbl system. They are rarely found today in orig unaltered condition with much orig factory finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains 98-99% strong, dark, orig factory blue with only faint muzzle end wear on slide and extreme faint sharp edge wear. Hammer retains most of its strong orig case colors. Grips are crisp with only one small nick on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50211 JR110 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3330

3331
$2,360.00

*LOT OF TWO COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER ROBERT GOSS.

SN 124009 & 407840. Cal. 380 ACP & 25 ACP. 1). Cal. 380, blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights, standard markings and full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine and a compact, tooled, black leather holster by L.A. Sessums, Longview, Texas. 2). Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2″ bbl and fixed sights. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. Also accompanied by its orig matching numbered, dark burgundy, hinged lid, cardboard box with black & white end label and an owner’s pamphlet. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included these two pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and two Colt Single Action revolvers, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear and some scattered light pinpricks of rust. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds and shows moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Holster is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains about 90% orig black finish. 2). New & unfired with crisp blue and brilliant case colors. Box is very fine with slightly worn corners. Label has a few chips in the edges but is completely legible. Pamphlet is fine. 4-50658, 4-50659 JR409 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3331

3332
$4,600.00

*EARLY COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 60.

SN 60. Cal 380. This is a fine first year production 1908 Colt auto pistol with 2-digit SN. This gun is in standard configuration of the other 138,000 guns manufactured with 7 shot magazine and 3-3/4″ bbl. Grip is checkered hard rubber with Colt motif and rampant Colt. This gun is finished in blue and appears orig and authentic throughout. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its bright orig blue finish with exception of grip straps where gun would be held which retain only traces of finish turned silver/gray overall with staining and minor freckling on rear strap with early magazine stamped “CALIBRE 380”. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and sharp. 4-50720 JS230 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3332

3333
$1,770.00

*EXTREMELY FINE COLT MODEL 1908 AUTO PISTOL.

SN 47160. Cal 380. This is an excellent condition example of the popular 1908 Colt auto pistol, this particular example made in 1921. This gun is in standard configuration of the other 138,000 guns made with 7 shot magazine and 3-3/4″ bbl. Grip is checkered hard rubber with Colt motif and rampant Colt. This gun is finished in blue and appears orig and authentic throughout. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its bright orig blue finish with exception of light reduction and thinning of blue on rear grip strap. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and shiny. 4-50721 JS231 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3333

3334
$1,357.00

*EXCELLENT PRE-WAR MODEL 1908 COLT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 131241. Cal 380. This is an excellent condition example of the popular 1908 Colt auto pistol, this particular example made in 1939. This gun is nickel finished is much scarcer than standard blues examples and conforms to the standard configuration of the other 138,000 guns made of this model with 7 shot magazine and 3-3/4″ bbl. Grips are black checkered hard rubber with Colt motif and rampant Colt. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its bright orig nickel finish with light scratches and handling marks. Grips show wear to high areas of the rampant Colt motif. The safety selector retains most of its brilliant fire blue. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and shiny. 4-50722 JS232 (800-1,200) – Lot 3334

3335
$3,737.50

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1902 ALASKAN DA REVOLVER.

SN 47543. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Lower left rear side of frame has the rampant Colt in a broken circle with “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) inspector initials on the upper left rear side of frame and on left front web of trigger guard. Right side of frame is stamped “U.S.” under cyl opening, the model number “1902” on the lower rear with “J.T.T” (John T. Thompson) inspector initials on upper rear side. Cyl has the last four digits of matching SN on rear face between two chambers and “RAC” inspector initials between two others. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud & loop. This model of the 1878 DA revolver is referred to as the “Alaskan” or “Philippine” model with only about 4,600 produced under the 1902 contract. Their extremely large trigger guard and commensurately long triggers were ostensibly to permit troops wearing heavy gloves to fire this revolver without having to remove their glove. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue, especially on the bbl, thinning on rear edges of frame & grip frame. Cyl retains 95-97% glossy orig blue. Grips show very minor, light diamond point wear with a small bruise on each side. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-50258 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3335

3335a
$2,875.00

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 ARMY MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 35968. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl is marked “UNITED STATE PROPERTY”. Side plate has the hook cylinder latch with rampant colt in a stylized “C”. Buttstrap is marked “U.S. ARMY MODEL 1909” and the SN. Right rear side of the frame has the inspector initials “R.A.C.” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Mr. Carr’s initials also appear on the bottom edges of the grips, bottom of the bbl & rear face of the cylinder. These fine, big bore revolvers were ordered by the Army, Navy & Marine Corps after the .38 Colt cartridge was proven to be completely ineffective as a “man stopper” in the Philippine insurrection against the Moros. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approximately 18,600 of these revolvers produced for the Army & Navy and 1,400 for the U.S. Marine Corps. Although they were produced in substantial numbers they are rarely ever encountered with high orig finish having served from their 1909 issue dates throughout WWI & even into WWII. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light scratches. Backstrap is slightly dulled and thin. Grips have a couple minor chips in the edges and show moderate wear with a fine hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-48339 JR93 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3335a

3335b
$1,180.00

*COLT MODEL 1917 DA REVOLVER.

SN 237282. Cal. 45 ACP/Auto Rim. Military brush blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights with 2-line address and “COLT DA 45” marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Frame & bbl have matching assembly numbers. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc walnut grips numbered to two other revolvers. Butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop with standard Model 1917 markings and the military SN “86441”. Accompanied by a 1917 flap holster with lanyard stud and ring in the toe. Front of the holster is marked with a large “US” in an oval and the back has inspector initials with the date 1917. Holster has been dyed black. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 95-96% strong military brushed blue finish. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is sound and retains about all of its black finish with some crackling on the body. 4-50246 JR222 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3335b

3336
$11,500.00

*LOT OF COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL & SMITH & WESSON HAND EJECTOR DA REVOLVER, MEDALS & MILITARIA THAT BELONGED TO WWI VETERAN MAJ. JOSEPH STOCKHAM.

1) Colt Model 1911 Semi-Auto Military Pistol. SN 287936. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips with one orig, 2-tone, lanyard loop magazine. 2) Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector DA Revolver. SN 90900. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue finish with 4″ bbl, fixed sights and diamond checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by Maj. Stockham’s medals which consist of two WWI Victory medals, a French Verdun medal in its orig box, 3 WWI Service medals with battle bars including: Champagne-Marne; Aisne-Marne; Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. Also included are three shooting medals, one as Marksman and another as Sharpshooter with another unknown medal having nine ribbons dating from 1894; a small box contains Maj. Stockham’s Engineer’s collar brass; four small shooting medals, one from 1897, two from 1901 and one from 1903, along with a small ribbon bar with two ribbons; in addition there is also included a 14″ x 8″ card with four Major’s oak leaves, a New York hat badge; four sets of silver Captain’s bars; various collar brass; buttons & crossed rifles collar brass; in addition there are two sets of oversears hash marks and a green & OD shoulder patch. There are four pinbacks, one marked “FRANCE”, two with a picture of a battleship marked “USS AMERICA” and another one with the Statue of Liberty marked “WELCOME HOME 77TH DIV”. Additionally accompanying are three Mills 1914 magazine pouches with eagle buttons containing six orig 2-tone 1911 magazines. Also accompanying is Maj. Stockham’s discharge; a copy of his combat record and a copy of a letter on White House stationary over the signature of Harry Truman, dated Dec. 11, 1948 addressed to Maj. Stockham wishing him a Merry Christmas and stating “I am always pleased to hear from my old friends, especially those of the old ’35th’.” There are also two photographs of what is probably Maj. Stockham on horseback, one in front of a French monument and the other in a military camp. In addition there is a photograph showing damaged buildings marked “Verdun”. And finally there is Maj. Stockham’s reserve military ID card dated 1923-1927. Family legend states that Maj. Stockham was in the Motor Transportation Corps all throughout WWI and served with Harry Truman who later became President. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining about 99% crisp orig, factory brush blue finish with only faint sharp edge wear. Left grip has a gouge and a small bruise; right grip has 3 bruises, otherwise grips are crisp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) As new. Appears to be unfired. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear; trigger & hammer retain bright case colors. Grips are crisp showing only faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Medals, insignia, buttons and ephemera are fine. 4-50366 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3336

3337
$10,350.00

*RARE COLT RUSSIAN CONTRACT COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C61975. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ un-marked commercial bbl. Slide has usual markings with last patent date 1913 and Rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side has standard commercial markings. It has orig fixed sights with the front sight filed lower. Frame is marked on the right side “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN. Left front side of frame has a 10-letter Cyrillic marking and there is a “T” inspector initial on the left bottom web of the trigger guard. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal. 45 with 5″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock not listed and shipped to “Russian Government”, November 16, 1916 in a 6,000 gun shipment. While 6,000 pistols is seemingly a large number, very few survive today either inside or outside of Russia. Most likely the majority of them were lost during the fighting of the Russian revolution, WWI and WWII. Authentic examples are almost never encountered and when one is found they are usually in near relic condition. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 70-75% orig blue with sharp edge wear, some thinning about mid point and a few freckles of pin-prick pitting on the right side. Frame retains about 75% thinning orig blue with a blue/gray front strap. Grip safety retains about 95% orig blue and may be a replacement. Main-spring housing retains about 60% orig blue, showing wear at the heel. Grips show moderate to heavy wear on the bottom half, otherwise are sound with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with frosty pitting. Magazine is fine with the “white” area turned dark. 4-50358 JR355 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3337

3338
$6,325.00

*SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C4625. Cal. 45 ACP. Usual configuration with a 5″ military all-blue bbl. Slide has usual markings on left side with last patent date “1911”. Left rear of slide has the rampant Colt and right side the usual commercial markings. It also has its orig rnd top rear sight and thin front sight blade. SN is in the usual position back of the slide lock pin hole with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on right front side. Left rear end of slide and top left rear of frame have tiny British proofs with matching proofs on the bbl skirt. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips. Front strap is engraved “A1282”. Accompanied by an orig lanyard loop 2-tone military-style magazine. This pistol was produced in 1913, just about the change in slide markings which added the patent date “1913”, changed the sights and other minor changes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Slide retains about 95% glossy orig blue with front & sharp edge wear and a few light scratches; frame retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with a small scrape near the toe on each side of the front strap and another longer scratch on bottom front of the frame with just sharp edge wear elsewhere. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bbl retains about 95% orig finish with bright shiny bore; magazine retains about 60% orig finish. Altogether a fine, early commercial Government Model with a British history. 4-50719 JR89 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3338

3339
$2,950.00

*WORLD WAR I ERA COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 150591. Cal. 45 ACP. Military brushed blue finish with 5″ orig type bbl that has tiny “P” and “H” proofs perpendicular to the bore. Slide has usual markings on left side with rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 US. ARMY”. Frame has small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left front side with “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector mark on left side above magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig flat base, 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by an orig long drop swivel flap holster with “US” embossed flap that has an impressed triangle at the tip with another triangle at the tip of the holster. Its orig leather leg strap is present. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 85-90% orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear and some light spots of discoloration; frame retains about 80% orig blue, thin on front strap, strong & bright elsewhere; spring housing is a thin blue/brown patina. Grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine is extremely fine. Holster is fine with crackled flap and drop extension with a small hole in the back side of the belt loop; leg strap is also lightly crackled and overall holster & strap retain 75-80% orig brown finish. 4-50718 JR90 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3339

3340
$2,990.00

*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 191531. Cal. 45 ACP. Brushed blue military finish with 5″ replacement bbl, original fixed sights and standard markings. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one original 2-tone, lanyard loop magazine. This pistol was produced in 1917 at the height of WWI and almost certainly would have been issued to troops fighting in France. They are rarely found with high original finish and completely original, usually in near relic condition. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains 75-80% strong, orig brushed blue finish with sharp edge wear and some minor thinning on the slide. Front & back straps are a brown patina. Grips are sound showing moderate wear on the bottom edges and diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore in the replacement bbl. Magazine is dark but serviceable. 4-50238 JR221 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3340

3341
$9,200.00

*EXTREMELY RARE PROTOTYPE KNOBLE AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

SN NSN. 30 Cal. 5″ bbl with fixed front and rear sights. Unique automatic action with a breach block that swings up & back. Checkered hammer, smooth grips that appear to be walnut and “Patented” is engraved on the left grip. A 45 Cal. version of this design was submitted to the 1907 U.S. Test Trials. Very few examples are known to exist. CONDITION: Very good; With considerable amounts of orig finish on slide & bbl; bore is lightly worn; most of gun is worn smooth; grips retain orig color and have light surface dings; magazine is missing; mechanics are very good. 4-50418 BWS156 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 3341

3342
$18,400.00

*RARE WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 369. Cal. 455 Webley. Blue finish with 6″ ribbed, flat-sided bbl with pedestal mounted front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC” and left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo and is marked “.455 CORDITE ONLY”. Left side of frame also has a thumb safety that, when engaved in the “up” position, exposes a small metal plate marked “SAFE”. Mounted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips and has a lanyard stud & ring in the butt strap. Accompanied by an orig British brown leather military flap holster marked on the thumb strap “——BUILDERS Ltd / LONDON / 1915”. It appears that there were about 4,800 of these revolvers produced in the period 1903-1924. These revolvers were highly sought after by military officers for use in the far flung British military expeditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Overall retains 96-98% orig brush blue, military style finish with only faint sharp edge & muzzle edge wear. Left grip has a compression crack on the inside, otherwise grips are sound and show light wear and retain most of their orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; has been fired but very little. Holster is very fine with a few light scuffs and retains most of its strong, brown finish. 4-50270 JR199 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3342

3343
$7,475.00

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED “BABY HAMMERLESS” OF NOTORIOUS MAFIA HITMAN.

SN 220. Cal 22. This little gem originally made by R.F. Sedgley of Philadelphia has full coverage arabesque scroll engraving with additional gold plating to cyl, cyl pin and folding trigger. The gun is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips and the name “FIORE BUCCIERI” is inset in gold on backstrap. Our consignor states its provenance as follows: “This model 1916 Sedgley Baby Automatic was obtained from a professional estate seller from Chicago. He was called to help go through the estate of Antoinette Buccieri at the home where she lived with her husband, Fiori until her death in Feb. 2013. He was hired by Fiori Jr. and when they found the gun in a drawer, he told them to make an offer and remove the gun from the premise. I purchased the gun from the estate dealer on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Fiori had all of his guns confiscated once convicted of a felony but this gun stayed behind. It is completely 100% engraved, even the small screws, and sports a goldplated cylinder, folding trigger and cylinder pin. The grips are Ivory and inscribed on the back strap is Fiori Buccieri in gold letter. Given that he risked going back to prison if caught with this gun, it must have meant a lot to him to keep it regardless. It had to be a gift from someone to him early in his criminal career as the gun was made from 1916 thru the 20’s, a time in which he had come to work as a hit man for Al Capone. Mobsters rarely wanted guns with their names on them but a special gift of appreciation would have been an exception. This gun remained in the family collection of Fiori’s widow until discovered by the estate seller. It is a beautifully ornate weapon that belonged to one of the most feared members of the Chicago Mob, a career that spanned from the Prohibition Era working for Capone thru the era of Mob Boss Sam Giancana, for whom, Fiori was his personal hit man used for important jobs. So feared as Fiori that it is said that Giacana would probably not have been hit had Fiori been alive for fear of retribution that Buccieri would have sought against his assailants. A very rare family owned and documented weapon from the wild era of the Chicago mafia.” PROVENANCE: Descendent of Fiore Buccieri. CONDITION: Excellent overall as custom embellished. Gun retains most of its orig brown and gold finish; bbl address is worn around edges consistent with polishing at time of engraving. Mechanically functional with smooth bore. 4-50422 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3343

3343a
$12,075.00

RARE SCAGEL HUNTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.

Classic hunting knife from the Dean of custom knife makers, William Scagel (1873-1963). This knife is classic Scagel with 5-3/8″ slight clip-point blade with angled dbl brass handguard and stacked leather, hard rubber & brass spacers in the handle with deer antler pommel. Left side of the blade is marked “W. SCAGEL / HAND MADE” and has his Kris logo on the left ricasso. Right side of the blade is stamped in an oval “V.L. & A. / CHICAGO”. V.L.& A. is the prestigious sporting goods firm of Von Lengerke & Antoine who was a subsidiary of Abercrombie & Fitch and Von Lengerke & Detmold of New York City. Left face of the handguard is engraved vertically “DRF”. Blade is flat ground with about 2-1/4″ clip point. Accompanied by its orig brown leather sheath that has sewn & riveted body with thumb strap and belt slits in the top. Front face of the sheath, under the handle area is hand marked “DRF”. Mr. Scagel for some time in the 1920s had a working arrangement with V.L.& A. selling his knives. During the depths of the depression V.L. & A. reportedly contacted Mr. Scagel and asked him to reduce the price structure of his knives so they had a chance to sell. Instead Mr. Scagel became incensed and ordered any of his remaining stock to be returned and stated he would never again sell them any more knives. Accompanied by a V.L. & A. catalog from the 1920s. Original cover is card weight paper with a hunter & bird dog on the front cover and the company name & address on the back. Page 86 has an advertisement “V.L. & A. Hand-made Knives” which lists hunting & skinning knives with 5″ blade at $15.00 each. Catalog has been covered with brown oil cloth, possibly a salesman’s catalog. William Wales Scagel, was born near Alpena, MI and raised in Canada. He began making knives in 1910 while working in lumber camps throughout Michigan & Canada. In 1920 his shop in Muskegon, MI burned and he re-settled in Fruitport where he began his full time career of making knives, axes, cookware & boats. From about 1920 to about 1929 he sold his knives through Abercrombie & Fitch of New York along with their subsidiaries noted above. He made a great variety of fixed knives & pocket knives over his career with the last one in 1962, the year before he died. Mr. Scagel has been a major influence on custom knife makers from the 1930s right until today, including the venerable Bo Randall. The Randall Knife Museum in Orlando, Florida is purportedly home to the world’s largest collection of Scagel knives. Apparently throughout his career Mr. Scagle had friends working at the Brunswick Pool Table & Bowling Ball Co. who supplied him with scrap pieces of various exotic materials including ivory, rosewood, Bakelite, volcanized fiber (such as the spacers found on this knife) and maple. Every one of Mr. Scagel’s knives were completely handmade without power tools such as grinder or buffer. It is believed that he never made more than about fifty knives per year. Since his death Mr. Scagel has been inducted into the Blade magazine Hall of Fame and The American Bladesmith Society Hall of Fame. Scagel knives rarely ever come to market and generally show hard use. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Blade retains much orig polish with clean sharp edge and one small spot of pitting on the right side. Handguard is a medium brass patina. Handle & pommel are very fine. Sheath shows moderate wear and light use and retains most of its orig finish. 4-50153 JR159 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3343a

3343b
$88.50

LARGE LOT OF APPROX 150 WWII ERA U.S. ARMY MANUALS.

You are bidding on approx 150 WWII and Korean war era manuals and instructional workbooks covering subjects such as Physics, Arithmetic, Farming, Construction & Automotive Repair. Also, interesting topics such as “What the Soldier Thinks”(Jan.1944)-an officer’s psychology primer the purpose of being “in touch” with their men. Included are a dozen or more combat related manuals, such as “Tactics & Techniques of Airborne Troops”(May 1942),”Camouflage technique”(Jan 1943), “Staff Officers Field Manual” and “Basic Field Manual/Soldiers Handbook”, “Drills & Ceremonies”(Aug 1958),among others. Recent museum deaccession. PROVENANCE: Heritage Museum & Gardens Collection, Sandwich MA. CONDITION: Generally fine to very fine with some foxing and light rubs to covers. 4-50993 (150-300) – Lot 3343b

3344
$207,000.00

*EXQUISITE 28 GAUGE BOSS SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9019. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, flat, matted, solid rib, with two red Bradley beads. Lunate rib extension mates into top of action. Left side of top bbl is engraved “Boss & Co. 41 Albemarle Street Piccadilly London.” and “Made in England.” Right side of top bbl and flat of bottom bbl are stamped with London nitro proofs for 28 ga. and 2-7/8″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Well filed, specially scaled down, case hardened, low profile, Boss OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s incomparable non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll, with 11 rose bouquets in Boss house style. Each side of action is engraved “Patent 3307 1909” referring to the OU patent. Trigger plate is engraved “Boss Patent No 11278” referring to the single trigger patent. “Boss & Co” is on front portion of each lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll, and with SN in crosshatched background at grip. Beautifully marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, with engraved blued steel heel and toe plates. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a large gold initial “P” inlet on toe line. Matching, small, one piece ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.553, bottom -.552. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (Mod), bottom -.022 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. All present specifications match factory records. Orig makers two-gun leather motor case with stitched leather corners, has tan canvas outer cover. Case is lined in purple cloth with paper Boss label on lid, and has space for this gun and a companion side by side gun that was made at the same time, and is also in this auction. Accessories include a pair of snap caps, round oil bottle marked “Made in England”, tweezer type broken case extractor, and 2-pc mahogany and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush. Also included is a paper envelope containing and marked for “safety rod for 28 ga OU no. 9019.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired, with only the most miniscule marks in metal finish. Action beads show some slight silver. Stock finish is excellent, with two or three minor marks. Bores are excellent, as are all mechanics. Case leather is excellent, with a few minor light scuffs and marks. Outer cover shows some rubs and light scuffs. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth shows some rubbing, but is generally very fine. Label is slightly foxed at top edge, and has one minor dent. Accessories are near new. This fine gun was ordered on 18 March 1955 as a companion piece to 28 ga. side by side, also in this auction. A truly exceptional investment quality British classic. 4-50163 MGM12 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 3344

3345
$138,000.00

*SUBLIME 28 GAUGE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN.

SN 9018. Cal. 28 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, flat, file cut rib, mounted with two red Bradley beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “Boss & Co.” and “41 Albemarle Street Piccadilly London Made in England”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-7/8″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Petite, case hardened, nicely filed, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s celebrated non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll, and 18 rose bouquets in classic Boss fashion. Lockplates are engraved “Boss & Co”. Trigger plate is engraved “Boss Patent No 11278″ referring to single trigger. Blued top lever and small bow single beaded trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. SN is engraved at grip in scroll flanked device with shaded background. Exceptionally fine, dark, dense, beautifully marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock features classically Boss sweeping toe line with 1/4″ negative camber. Stock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt with engraved, blued steel heel and toe plates. Nicely shaped drop points are behind locks, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A gold letter “P” is inlet on toe line. Matching beavertail forend with Anson release is fitted with excellent Boss ejector system, which lifts unfired cartridges well clear of chambers. Accompanied by an envelope containing and marked “safety rod for 28 ga no. 9018″. Bore diameter: left-.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Factory records match present specifications. Gun was ordered 18 March 1955. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired. Nearly all factory finishes are on wood and metal. There is a very slight mark on bottom of right bbl. Action retains essentially all of its orig case hardening color, fire blue to pins and hammer pivot, and bright polish to main spring pegs and sear pivots. Stock originally ordered with dull finish, shows some areas where this finish has lifted a bit, and also has a few very light marks on butt. This gun was made as a companion piece to the 28 bore Boss OU also in this auction. An exceptionally fine, investment quality, well balanced small bore “Best”. It doesn’t get much better! 4-50164 MGM13 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 3345

3346
$46,000.00

*VERY FINE PRE-WAR BOSS OVER-UNDER GAME GUN OF INDUSTRIALIST H.M. HANNA.

SN 7504. (ca 1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc, Whitworth Steel bbls have “sheaf of wheat” logos stamped on left side of top bbl and on bottom of bottom bbl. Bbls are made without a top rib, and only a vestigial “Nock form” at breech end, which has lunate extension fitted into top of standing breech. Top of top bbl is engraved “Boss & Co. 13, Dover Street, Piccadilly, London. England.” Right side of top bbl and bottom bbl flat are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN. Unique Boss, low profile, case hardened, OU action with back action sidelocks, features exceptionally well filed fences and beads, non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut, small scroll and 16 rose bouquets in classic Boss style as performed by noted engraver to the London and Scottish trade, Jack Sumner. Action is engraved “Patent” “No. 3307. 1909” on each side; lockplates are engraved “Boss & Co”. Single beaded trigger guard has matching, although a bit larger, scroll, and SN is relief engraved at grip. Marbled and figured, dark and dense, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a toe line with 1/8″ negative camber giving a lean, racy look to buttstock. Two vacant gold ovals are inlaid behind checkering on bottom. Matching one piece ejector forend has Anson release, and iron is engraved with Boss’s 1909 patent information on bottom rear. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.019 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Griffin & Howe historian relating history of this gun in VL & D records, and that it was a special order for Mr. H. M. Hanna, of Cleveland, Ohio, the chairman of the board of a great lakes region shipping company, M. A. Hanna Corporation. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done re-black, over some light pitting on right side near muzzles. Edges and engraving are still sharp. Action retains over 30% orig case hardening color, transitioning to gray brown at bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Top lever retains nearly all of its orig bright blue, with trigger guard retaining a considerable amount of its orig blue, mostly on bow. Grip area is considerably silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish,with oil rubbed in as maintenance over the years. Sharp edges are slightly worn, checkering worn and dirty. Stock considerably lightened along toe line from refinishing when extra crest plate was fitted. A wooden pin has been set into toe of the stock to repair a slight crack. Balancing hole plugs in butt have been re-glued, and butt checkering re-run. Bores are excellent. The only visible imperfections are some slight striations and slight frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector is “live” intermittently. Gun has not been used in many years, and undoubtedly needs a good cleaning. A fine, solid example of this all time British classic, with bbls that measure perfectly. 4-50161 MGM1 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 3346

3347
$19,550.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND SCARCE 10 GAUGE BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN.

SN 5454. (ca 1907) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, flat, file cut, pigeon rib, are engraved “Boss & Co. Ltd.” and “73 St. James’s Street. London. W1.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-5/8 oz shot and Birmingham re-proofs at 1200 BAR. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage well cut small scroll with 18 rose bouquets in classic Boss style. “Boss’s Patent” is on each side of action and “Boss & Co.” is in scrolled riband at the front of each lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has semi-relief SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over red-toned leather covered pad. Stock features high comb, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “J P”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.777, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (Full), right -.028 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain all of an excellent London quality re-black, with a few light marks. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted orig case hardening color, silvered on beads and fences. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain most of a re-black, with some roughness and fading on trigger guard bow and at grip. Very fine quality, possibly factory made, newer stocks retain nearly all of their rubbed oil finish, with some light marks and scuffs. Checkering shows very little wear. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Ten bore Boss guns are very scarce, this one is listed in the records as a pigeon gun. 4-50325 MGM146 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3347

3348
$14,950.00

*ED ZERN’S BOSS AND CO. ROUND ACTION SIDELOCK, COMPLETELY LEFT HANDED, GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5617. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Sleeved bbls with concave game rib, are stamped on flats with old London nitro proofs, and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, also with “SLEEVED” and “W. R” (Westley Richards). Bottoms of new tubes are stamped with Birmingham proofs and SNs. Boss round bodied, case hardened action is stocked to the fences, and features non-automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Miller single selective trigger (intercepting sears removed). Action and lockplates are engraved in classic “best” Boss fashion, with 18 rose bouquets surrounded by well cut small scroll. “Boss Patent” is on both sides of action. Gun was built for a left hand shooter, with top lever pivoting to the left. Single beaded trigger guard has bead on left side. Beautifully marbled and flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock is cast-on, and measures 13-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “E. Z”. Matching splinter Boss ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.005 (Skeet), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch VC leather case with stitched leather corners, has oval leather overlaid medallion embossed “James E. Fender” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Boss label on lid, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, and a pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: From the collection of noted writer, J. E. Fender, who intends to write an article on this gun. Copies of correspondence between gun writer, Ed Zern, (Field and Stream – Exit Laughing, as well as many other articles and several books) and Abercrombie & Fitch, as well as Holland & Holland, regarding the interesting story of Zern’s purchase of this gun from A & F in 1964, and having it re-sleeved by H & H in 1970. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain most of their orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, and they have been lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of a high quality oil finish, with a few subsequent minor marks and repairs, checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is darkening and has a considerable number of scuffs and marks. Handle is fine, with some loose stitching. Straps are good, one partially detached. Interior cloth is fine with some soil and compressions from contact with gun, as well as some mildew. Label is fine with some slight soiling. Accessories are fine. An unusual gun with an interesting history. 4-48899 MGM219 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3348

3349
$4,312.50

*FINE LONG BARRELED EXTRA FINISH 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 25158. (1937) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on raised, narrow, concave game rib, which is gold inlaid with the numeral “1” at rear. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, both at 7/8 oz. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, “Choke”, and bottom of left bbl with barrel makers initials “A W” (Arthur Wilkes). Tube numbers “62443” and “62444” are on loop. Scaled down, Beesley, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey’s single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally fine, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights; with largest scroll on sideplates ending in cornucopia of rose blossoms. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on oval at bottom of each lockplate. Fences are engraved with chiseled, high relief, scrolled acanthus terminating in flowers. (A Kell signature feature.) This fine engraving extends to scrolled acanthus on top lever. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” in lozenge. This work is undoubtedly from the shop of Harry Kell, noted engraver to the London trade. Blued, single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. The numeral “1” is gold inlaid at top rear near heel. Matching splinter ejector forend with “1” gold inlaid on tip, has Anson release. “1” is also engraved on inside of iron, which is stamped with actioners initials “L H” (Len Howard). Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in olive green velvet, and has tan leather Flli Rizzini label in lid. PROVENANCE: Julia Auctions sold the #2 mate to this gun (25159) in October 2008. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refreshed. Bbls retain approx 95% of an old London quality re-black, subsequently thinned, mostly at carry point. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig color. Stocks retain nearly all of an older oil finish over some light marks and with a few minor subsequent ones. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Drop is slightly worn. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. A lovely golden age small bore Purdey, that measures perfectly. 4-50332 MGM156 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 3349

3350
$0.00

J. PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE.

SN 12656. (1887) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on swamped, narrow, concave, game rib, which is also engraved “1”. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs, as well as London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube numbers “4828” and “4829” are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold inlaid arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and Purdey’s hidden third fastener. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, undoubtedly the work of, and designed by, G. Lucas, Purdey’s head engraver. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “PURDEY’S PATENT” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “1” and “PATENT”. Very fine, well marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “G B”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “A.P” (A. Phillips). Bore diameter: left-.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.019, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners has initials “G.H.B.” and “St. Paul” embossed on lid. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has 1930’s vintage black and gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Case contains 2-pc vulcanite and brass AGA cleaning rod with two mops, red morocco wallet containing action cleaning brushes, black morocco wallet with pull-through field cleaning kit, rosewood handled turnscrew, unmarked round oil bottle, and a pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory email. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished by Purdeys in 1935. A Purdey email relates that this gun was completed in August 1887 for Mr. W. H. Grenfell. It was number 1 of a pair of guns. It originally had 30″ barrels with a stock length of 15-1/2″, and a weight of 7 pounds. In “September 1935 Purdey’s shortened the bbls to 27″, nitro-proofed the gun, lightened the gun to 6 pounds 3-1/2 oz.” Further the gun was originally made with a half pistol grip and “September 1935, stock shortened to 14-3/8″ mid with leather covered heel pad.” The gun is presently configured as it left Purdey’s in 1935 with only some subsequent wear. When Purdey’s shortened the bbls they obviously relaid new ribs, as correct keels are present at muzzles, top rib newly engraved. They also back bored the bbls to the present dimensions before submitting them to proof. The half pistol grip was altered to straight grip with checkering re-run. A new case was provided by A & F. The initials on silver oval match those on top of case. Bbls presently retain approx 85% factory blue, silvered mostly at normal carry point above forend. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Overall effect is a pleasing, smooth, mottled silver to pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain traces of what appears to be their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their 1935 renewed finish with a considerable number of light rubs, marks, and scratches. Checkering shows considerable wear. There is an incipient small crack at bottom rear of right lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Non-Purdey ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with a number of scuffs and marks. One leather corner is missing. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is very fine, with some soiling and rubs from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are very fine. A dynamic, well balanced, game gun. 4-50169 MGM106 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3350

3351
$5,750.00

20 GAUGE PURDEY BAR-IN-WOOD SNAP UNDER-LEVER HAMMER GUN.

SN 7699. (1869) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “J. Purdey. 314-1/2 Oxford Street London” on very narrow, low, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 18 bore, and 1982 London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .637. Bar-in-wood action features second type thumb hole bolt and lever, and is fitted with front action rebounding locks having tall, serpentine hammers with stylized dolphins heads. Action and locks are engraved with very cleanly and deeply cut, miniscule shaded scroll. Lockplates are engraved “Purdey”, and top of action is engraved “PATENT”. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock is of early bar-in-wood type, with wood covering hinge pin. It measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, and classic point pattern checkering at grip. Splinter forend is nearly fully checkered and fastens to bbls with side nail through shaped, engraved steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.637, right -.640. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine brown colored re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates are cleaned to silver gray. Hammers have been re-blued and retain nearly all that blue. Trigger guard and opening lever are also re-blued over considerable overall pitting. Stock retains nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over some marks, and a few subsequent light marks. Checkering correctly re-cut. There are two repairs to wood behind knuckle (the weakest point of these graceful stocks). Tips of side nail are chipped off, and the bottom of one escutcheon is broken out. Bores are bright and shiny. There is some pitting in right chamber. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. 4-49254 MGM62 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3351

3352
$60,000.00

*VERY FINE CASED PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME GUNS.

SN 40914/ 40915. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with self-opening assist springs, are engraved “The Royal” on slightly swamped, concave, game ribs. Guns are gold inlaid “1” and “2” on rear portion of ribs, on top levers, and forend tips. Tops of bbls are engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “33 BRUTON STREET. LONDON.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, classic Royal sidelock actions are stocked to the fences, and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, patented detachable lock pins, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved in classic Holland Royal house style, with nearly full coverage well cut, large, open, shaded scroll with geometric borders and acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is engraved in classic acanthus cartouche on each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are engraved “The Royal Model” in scroll flanked shields. Single beaded trigger guards have scroll on bows, and SNs gold inlaid at grips. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over dark brown Decelerator pads, and feature diamond grips with point pattern checkering, drop points, and vacant gold ovals on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson type releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Lt Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt. Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion has burgundy canvas tan leather trimmed outer cover with zipper closure. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather H & H label and paper charge label in lid. Case has space for both guns, and contains three H & H marked ebony handled turnscrews, two sets of snap caps, and an H & H marked round oil bottle, as well as an unmarked striker bottle containing spare strikers. A 2-pc H & H marked ebonite and brass cleaning rod. A mop is under one covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Weapons history from factory, with specifications and indicating that the engraver was Ken Praeter. This pair was photographed and used in Holland & Holland’s shooting magazine advertisements. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. Gold inlay of SN on grip of gun no. “1” is missing from the last four numbers. Bores are excellent. Guns are mechanically crisp. Gun no. “1” appears to have been fired a few more times than gun no. “2”. Case leather is excellent, with only a few scrapes and rubs where not protected by outer cover, which is also excellent. Interior cloth is near new with only one or two minor compressions and rubs. Accessories are as new. A classic pair of guns which would cost in excess of $175,000.00 today. 4-50401 MGM178 (65,000-85,000) – Lot 3352

3353
$23,000.00

*28 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 30194. grade(1922) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 5/8 oz of shot. A sling loop is attached to bbl with matching loop on toe line (correct per factory letter). Small, case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hand detachable locks, gas escape vents on breechface, and double triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut, medium, shaded scroll, at about 60% coverage. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, with classic point pattern checkering, and silver oval on toe line engraved “C.L”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.551, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left-.027 (Improved Modified/Full), right -.016 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim, is lined in pinkish cloth with paper H & H label on lid, along with H & H charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with jag, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: H & H factory letter stating that it was made for Charles Lanctot, attorney general of Province of Quebec, Canada, hunting partner of prime minister of the time, Alexandre Taschereau and delivered in 1922. Further, present specifications of gun match all orig specifications as outlined. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a well done satin re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted case hardening color, fairly strong on lockplates. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 70% of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded, with a few light subsequent scratches. Borders of checkering are cleaned up. Bores are excellent, very slightly frosted. No noticeable dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case canvas is lightened, with some stains and scuffs. Leather trim has deteriorated and major pieces are missing at ends. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one end. Interior cloth is discolored, with a number of stains. Labels are fine with some water stains and foxing. Interior partitions are tight. Snap caps show lots of use and loss of plating. A very rare, delightful little gun. 4-51012 MGM60 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3353

3354
$0.00

*ASPREY’S OF LONDON BEST PINLESS SIDELOCK SELF-OPENING EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1515. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of 152 total guns and rifles made since 1990 by this very old London firm, which entered the fine gun market in the late 1980’s. They hired ex H & H employees when that company was acquired by Chanel. They ceased gun and rifle production in 2006 under the direction of a new owner. All guns they made were of the highest order of workmanship, and were made for clients such as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Gen. Schwarzkopf, and both Presidents George Bush. This particular example has 28″ chopper lump steel bbls with swamped, plain game rib, gold inlaid “Asprey”, and engraved “New Bond Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1992 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on the bottoms of both bbls, and bbls are fitted with H & H type self-opening assist spring. Case hardened pinless sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut semi-relief, large, open, shaded scroll with geometrical band borders. Relief of fence engraving is somewhat deeper. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “Asprey London”. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with matching scroll. SN is gold inlaid at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown leather covered pad, and features diamond grip, drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “JNC”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.027 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Makers orig russet leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion, engraved “J.N.C”, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has burgundy leather Asprey label on lid. Accessories include horn handled brass chamber brush, ebonite and brass 2-pc cleaning rod with mop and jag, as well as, Asprey marked brass oil bottle, and brass headed snap caps with ebonite bodies. PROVENANCE: Information on Asprey Gun Room, and Asprey’s history. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little use, with a few minor marks on lustrous blue of bbls and oil finish of wood. High points on beads of action are slightly silvered, as is engraving at grip of trigger guard. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs and some discoloration from brass polish. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. 4-50160 MGM3 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 3354

3355
$25,000.00

*CASED SET OF WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 GA. AND 20 GA. SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 19176/ 19178. (1963) Cal. 12 ga./ 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 12 ga. bbls are 26″ and 30″, 20 ga. bbls are 26″ and 28″. All bbl sets have matted Churchill game ribs, and are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “Birmingham, England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1963 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened Holland & Holland style full sidelock actions by Brown Brothers (logos on interior of sidelocks) feature H & H style lock detaching pins, non-automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), side clips, hidden third fasteners, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and gold-plated Miller single selective triggers. (Original double trigger parts and interceptors are in case.) Actions are engraved with cleanly cut, large, open, shaded scroll. “Westley Richards” is on the front of each lockplate. Blued top levers and trigger guards are also scroll engraved. SNs are on trigger guard tangs. Well figured and nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15″ over brown leather covered pads, and feature drop points, diamond hands, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and incised rectangular crest plates on toe lines engraved “W H W”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. 12 ga. 26″ bbls: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. 12 ga. 30″ bbls: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15″. 20 ga. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (IC), right -.002 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15″. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Large, deep, leather motor case with stitched leather corners and two latch closure, is lined in green baize, and has gold embossed, black leather, makers label on lid, has room for both guns with extra bbls, in removable top tray. Case contains three 12 ga, and two 20 ga. Briley choke tubes in plastic holders (two tubes of each gauge are installed in bbls), 2 choke tube wrenches (for 12 ga and 20 ga), two walnut and brass 2-pc cleaning rods with mops, jags, and brushes, envelopes containing removed trigger and interceptor parts, and a pair of Westley Richards marked snap caps for each gun. PROVENANCE: Factory facts with details of these guns. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue (30″ 12 ga bbls re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue). Actions retain 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on bottoms, beads, and fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color. What appears to be orig blue of trigger guards, is only slightly silvered, as are top lever thumbpieces. Stocks have only a small number of handling marks and rubs in their orig finish, checkering slightly worn. Twenty gauge gun has an invisible repair at the wrist. Bores are smooth, bright and shiny. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single triggers work. Along with installation of Miller single triggers, long bbls have been fitted with Briley thin wall chokes, and have had forcing cones lengthened. Leather of case is excellent with only a few minor bumps and rubs. Handle is strong, straps replaced. Interior cloth is excellent, with some compressions from contact with guns and bbls. Accessories are very fine to excellent, showing some rubs. A finely finished, unusual set. Factory records indicate that only six shotguns were produced by Westley Richards in 1963, two pairs and two singles. During this time most of the guns built were sidelocks. 4-47793 MGM29 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 3355

3356
$17,250.00

*FINE JOHN DICKSON ROUND TRIGGER PLATE ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 7549. (1952) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “John Dickson & Son. (Incorporating Mortimer & Son). Edinburgh.” on narrow, concave, game rib with third bite extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Classic, case hardened, round bar, trigger plate action features pivoting bite third fastener, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Dickson’s unique ejector system (which lifts cartridges very high when acting as plain extractors), and double triggers. Patent use no. “1890” is stamped on water table. Action is engraved with traditional small scroll and rose bouquets. “John Dickson & Son” is on each side of action, and “Dickson’s Patent” is gold inlaid on trigger plate in front of trigger guard bow. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and scroll engraved, with SN at grip. Newly made (by Purdey trained stocker, Adam Davies), exceptionally well figured, and dark marbled European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend is stamped with action patent use number on iron, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (I Mod), right -.020 (Lt Mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain approx 98% very fine satiny re-black, engraving softened. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, turning to silver and pewter gray at normal wear points, and on fences. Top lever is silvered slightly at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains traces of what appears to be its orig blue. Fine replacement stock retains nearly all of its orig rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks. Orig forend is refinished to match, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A fine, eminently usable example of this Scottish classic. 4-49238 MGM268 (14,500-17,500) – Lot 3356

3357
$14,375.00

UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE JAMES MACNOUGHTON HAMMER GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 1306. (ca 1897) Cal. 28 ga. 24″ Steel dovetailed bbls, both have slightly raised, concave, game ribs engraved “J. MacNaughton, Edinburgh.” Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and London 2010 nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. The bbls are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2” which is also marked on their matching forends. Set “No. 1” is heavily choked (full and full), while set “No. 2” is open choked (skeet and skeet). Round bodied top lever action is fitted with back action peninsula rebounding locks, with short, serpentine, high spurred hammers. Lockplates are engraved “J. MacNaughton”. All metal parts are engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of small scroll. SN is on trigger guard tang. Strikingly fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over Silver type pad. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip. A circular silver oval is on toe line which is also stamped “120” behind checkering. Matching splinter forends are marked “No. 1” and “No. 2″, are nearly fully checkered, have inset horn tips, and friction spring releases. Bbl set No. 1: Bore diameter: left-.600, right -.601. Bore restrictions: left -.043 (Full), right -.044 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-9/16″. Bbl set no. 2: Bore diameter: left-.554, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.002 (Skeet), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.050. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-9/16”. Makers leather case with brass corners has an inset rectangular brass plaque on lid engraved “Capt. Colin MacRae”. Interior is lined in what used to be scarlet cloth with orig paper MacNaughton label on lid. Case has nicely fitted compartments for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains one piece of a 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod, and a turned and un-fitted spare lock pin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent quality rust blue, most likely done at time of re-proof. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig case hardening color, but are mostly a smooth pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued, and engraving slightly washed. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some maintenance over the years with added oil, over a number of small nicks and bumps. Checkering is somewhat worn. Forend no. “1” has considerable chipping at both sides of front. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Hammer screw of left lock is a nicely done replacement, has not been engraved. Case leather has considerably darkened and has many scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is considerably faded. There is some insect damage, soiling, and rubs through from contact with gun and bbls. Label is oil soaked and foxed. Partitions are tight. A nifty, fast handling little hammer gun. 4-50425 MGM175 (12,000-17,000) – Lot 3357

3358
$13,800.00

*LOVELY PETITE AND RARE JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN.

SN 17598. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Nicely struck 27″ dovetailed bbls are engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London. W.” on low, concave, game rib which has unbolted extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Very small, case hardened, boxlock action has nicely filed beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are scroll engraved to match action. SN is at grip. Fabulously fiddle figured and dark streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “H. B. T.” Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Baker ejector. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.390 (Full), right -.396 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine high quality re-black. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks have been nicely refinished and retain essentially all of that finish, with a couple of light marks. Blue of trigger guard, floorplate, and top lever has been renewed, engraving very slightly softened. Minor parts (pins, triggers, safety, etc.) have been fire blued, and retain most of that vivid blue. Bores are very good, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Only a handful of these .410’s were produced. Just a delightful little gun with great dimensions. 4-50144 MGM40 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3358

3359
$5,900.00

*SWEET LITTLE .410 THOMAS BLAND BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 17898. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “THOMAS BLAND & SONS. 4 & 5 KING WILLIAM STREET. STRAND. LONDON.” on low, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs as well as Birmingham re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Diminutive boxlock action has nicely filed beads around fences, and features automatic safety and double triggers. There are a few flourishes of scroll on relatively plain action. “THOMAS BLAND & SONS” is in scrolled riband on each side of action. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued. SN is engraved at grip. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features side panels, point pattern checkering, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.389 (Full), right -.391 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast off approx 1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality re-black. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, silvered and mottled to brown at normal carry point. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard appear to have been re-blued and retain most of the blue, which is mottled. Stocks have a very orig looking gloss finish, which is probably an old refinish. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A great little gun with unusual long barrels. 4-50145 MGM41 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3359

3360
$5,500.00

*ROBUST W. W. GREENER “FACILE – PRINCEPS” TEN GAUGE WATERFOWLER.

SN 57290. Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 31″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “W. W. Greener. Maker, 68 Haymarket London. Works St. Mary’s Square. Birmingham.” on concave, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 10 ga. and 1-1/2 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, elephant trademarks, and “WROUGHT STEEL”. Case hardened, large, “Facile Princeps” action, is filed in the manner of a much higher grade gun, with serpentine fences and molded reinforce at break off. Rear edge is scalloped. Action features side safety and double triggers, and is completely devoid of any engraved ornamentation. “W. W. Greener.” is on each side, and SN is at grip. Dense, lightly figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over Old English pad. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has large inset horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.776, right -.775. Bore restrictions: left -.044 (Extra full), right -.045 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.043, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 90% what appears to be their orig blue, thinning overall, with a number of light spots and marks. A sling loop has been removed from bottom rib, two mounting holes are present. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig very light case hardening colors where protected. It appears these colors have mostly faded, leaving action a pleasing bright silver. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-charcoal blued, and retain most of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Top lever to right of center. Bbls are on face. An exceptionally fine and interesting shootable ten bore. 4-50327 MGM147 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3360

3361
$2,587.50

*W. W. GREENER GRADE “M” “FACILE PRINCEPS” EJECTOR PIGEON GUN.

SN 48020. (ca 1899) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with raised, flat, matted rib having game bird engraved on rear portion, are engraved “W. W. Greener. 68 Haymarket London & St. Mary’s Square Birmingham. England.” and “Winner at the London Gun Trials, 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879. “Siemen Steel”” on tops. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, SNs, elephant logos, and “Siemens”. Bbls have been fitted with Briley TI thin wall choke tubes. Case hardened boxlock action with crossbolt third fastener, does not have a tang or side safety, but is fitted with a pivoting trigger block safety on right side of trigger plate. Action is engraved with 30% coverage well cut small scroll. “W. W. GREENER” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side. Blued steel trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow and SN on short tang. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and has been converted to straight grip from what was most likely a semi-pistol grip. Borderless point pattern checkering is truncated. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release and is fitted with Baker ejectors. Iron is stamped with “Patent Ejector” and engraved “Grade M”. Bore diameter: left-.736, right -.735. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, considerably thinned at normal carry area. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, balance smooth silver gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain a considerable amount of their orig bright blue. Guard tang screw does not sit flush. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, which is rather dry, with a number of light handling marks. Bores are excellent, with some slight striations. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-50374 MGM169 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3361

3362
$1,840.00

*COGSWELL & HARRISON AVANT TOUT GAME GUN.

SN 26931. (ca 1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Sleeved bbls are engraved with Cogswell & Harrison’s name and address and “THE AVANT TOUT” on concave game rib. Sides of breech section are marked “Westley Richards Sleeved”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with C & H patent ejector springs which assist the opening of the gun until fired. Coin finished, boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage medium scroll, and each side with “Cogswell & Harrison”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over serrated wood butt. Flat topped point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and spring tension fastener. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 80% of their renewed finish (done at time of sleeving). Action is cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous heavy and light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn and not re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-50375 MGM170 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3362

3364
$0.00

*VERY FINE TOMASONI ENGRAVED IVO FABBRI SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN E497. (1978) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with semi-raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “BOEHLER SUPER BLITZ STEEL” on side of right bbl, and “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with Holland & Holland type self-opening assist spring. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with well done, shaded small scroll as background for larger scrolled acanthus and floral highlights, framing oval vignette of three snipe diving over marsh on bottom. “IVO FABBRI” is on bottom of each side under lockplates. Lockplates are fully engraved to the edge in a style originated by Harry Kell, with Bulino game scenes in finely detailed backgrounds; a flock of mallards wing across open marsh with low woods and buildings in background on left lockplate; and on the right, a flock of Hungarian partridge attempt escape over open cropland with two hapless individuals falling from sky, with feathers flying, obviously hit. This fine work is by noted engraver Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears at the bottom of each lockplate scene and on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved in style matching action, with SN at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut, borderless, point pattern checkering is at grip and on matching small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (IM), right -.025 (IM). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. High quality black leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet. Case contains straps for exterior, and engravers certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof, with only a hint of case wear, and a few light marks on wood and metal. Bright polish on lumps, bbl flats, and ends of bbls, toning. Case leather is excellent, as is interior. 4-50398 MGM177 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 3364

3365
$51,750.00

*EXQUISITE BERTUZZI ZEUS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER WITH TRADITIONAL STYLE ENGRAVING BY M. TERZI WITH CASE.

SN 6098. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 28″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with matted, solid rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved “Flli BERTUZZI ITALY”. Bottom flat and left sides of bbls are stamped with 2004 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Importers name and address (New England Arms) are on bottom of bottom bbl. Nicely filed, low profile, coin finished, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in traditional style, with scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and game. Scroll is exceptionally well cut, and is in a variety of styles, with large, open acanthus, as well as vines and tendrils, along with ribbons, shaded by background of miniscule scroll. This well executed work surrounds a number of vignettes of very well executed Bulino dogs and birds, with setter at rear of left lockplate contemplating three woodcock, one at rest, two flying. Front of left action depicts a running hare. Right lockplate has a pair of golden retrievers on alert watching two flying quail with another pair sitting on ground. Front of right side right action depicts an alert cock pheasant. Bottom of action portrays two Labrador retrievers over large scrolled ribbons engraved with “Flli BERTUZZI” on central arched band. A pair of pintails are on bottom of forend iron. Trigger guard has matching banded scroll with SN at grip. This exceptional, meticulous work is by highly regarded master engraver, Mario Terzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Exceptional, blazingly flame figured, and dark marbled, flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over fully checkered wood butt, and features drop points and 32 LPI point pattern checkering with lined borders at grip. Matching one piece ejector forend has Anson type release, and inlet gold device in open diamond on bottom. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (Mod), bottom -.014 (Lt. mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Nizzoli russet leather case with brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has brown oval Bertuzzi leather label stitched into lid. Case contains a bbl sock. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few of the lightest marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. The Bertuzzi brothers retired in 2009, their exceptionally fine guns never to be produced again. 4-51018 MGM112 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 3365

3366
$22,425.00

*FABULOUS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SOVEREIGN DELUXE PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1380. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted, solid rib are gold inlaid “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in script on left side of top bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 2011 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and importers marks. Coin finished, low profile, pinless sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with very fine, semi-relief, large, scrolled acanthus with floral highlights and small bouquets having dark stippled background, surrounding vignettes of Bulino scenes of feathered game. Left side has a pair of Hungarian partridge roosting at front, and in flight on center portion of lockplate. Right side has an alert pheasant in open woodlands at front, and with pheasants springing into flight on main body of lockplate. Bottom of action shows the south end of a woodcock breaking into open field. This excellent and interesting work is signed in three places, below lockplates on each side of action, and at bottom rear, by “M. Volpi” (Highly talented, Marino Volpi was employed 2010-2012, as private engraver at A & S). Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll. Grip strap extends to engraved steel grip cap; a feature usually available at considerable extra cost. Eye catching, intricately marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching one piece slim ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.627. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (Full), bottom -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top-.031, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15″. Green ABS Famars marked case with two combination locks, is lined in green foam backed cloth. It contains green bags for action and bbls, proof certificates, and plastic wallet with spare mainsprings and firing pins. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Case is also near new. A & S closed their doors in December 2012, these exceptionally fine guns no longer to be made. 4-50333 MGM157 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3366

3367
$0.00

*PERAZZI EXTRA GOLD .410 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH GALEAZZI ENGRAVING.

SN 99677. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib having two beads, are gold inlaid “4” at rear portion of rib. Ejector bosses are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY.” on left, and “IMPORTER – Perazzi – U S A MONROVIA – CA.” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, 1997 Italian Nitro proofs and “Extra”. Caliber is on bottom bbl. Coin finished, low profile, side-plated trigger plate, OU action features gold-plated single selective trigger with selector in non-automatic safety slide. Action is engraved with truly exceptional semi-relief open shaded scrolled acanthus covering fences, top strap, top lever, and portions of bottom of action framing flush gold inlaid Bulino vignettes of pheasants in various poses set in nicely detailed backgrounds. Left side depicts a hen pheasant roosting at left front with three cock pheasants, two strutting and one flying in edge of woodland on lockplate. Right side depicts a pair of cocks in battle, with another flying in background on right lockplate, with a brooding hen at front. Bottom of action portrays Labrador retrieving a cock pheasant. “EXTRA GOLD” is gold inlaid toward front. Top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued. There is a head of a cock pheasant gold inlaid on pivot of top lever over “4”, and trigger guard is gold inlaid with one flying and another running pheasant. This exceptionally fine work is in Perazzi 854, 855, and 856 factory styles, created by master engraver, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Exceptional dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-3/8″ over thin, black, Perazzi marked pad, and features right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release, gold inlaid “4”. Included with gun is a red plastic Perazzi marked box containing five choke tubes and wrench, along with plastic certificate of warranty card. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. The 12 ga. companion to this gun is also in this auction. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest marks on wood and metal. Suggested manufacturers retail for this model is over $100,000.00. 4-51109 MGM266 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 3367

3368
$0.00

*PERAZZI EXTRA GOLD 12 GAUGE GAME/ TARGET GUN WITH GALEAZZI ENGRAVING WITH CASE.

SN 99674. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib having two beads, are gold inlaid “1” at rear portion of rib. Ejector bosses are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY.” on left, and “IMPORTER – Perazzi – U S A MONROVIA – CA.” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, 1997 Italian Nitro proofs and “Extra”. Caliber is on bottom bbl. Coin finished, low profile, side-plated trigger plate, OU action features gold-plated single selective trigger with selector in non-automatic safety slide. Action is engraved with truly exceptional semi-relief open shaded scrolled acanthus covering fences, top strap, top lever, and portions of bottom of action framing flush gold inlaid Bulino vignettes of pheasants in various poses set in nicely detailed backgrounds. Left side depicts a hen pheasant roosting at left front with three cock pheasants, two strutting and one flying in edge of woodland on lockplate. Right side depicts a pair of cocks in battle, with another flying in background; with another brooding hen at front. Bottom of action portrays Labrador retrieving a cock pheasant. “EXTRA GOLD” is gold inlaid toward front portion. Top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued. There is a head of a cock pheasant gold inlaid on pivot of top lever over “1”. Trigger guard is gold inlaid with one flying and another running pheasant. This exceptionally fine work is in Perazzi 854, 855, and 856 factory styles, and created by master engraver, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Exceptional dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-3/8″ over thin, black, Perazzi marked pad, and features right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release gold inlaid “1” on escutcheon. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Russet leather two gun high quality case with stitched leather corners has raised Perazzi embossed central leather medallion. Case is lined in green felt and contains gray action and bbl socks, a Perazzi patch, certificate of warranty cards for nos. 99674 and 99675, stock removal tool, red plastic Perazzi marked box containing five choke tubes and wrench, and instruction booklet in red Perazzi wallet. The .410 companion to this gun is also in this auction. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, possibly unfired since proof, with only one or two of the faintest marks on wood and metal. Case and interior are excellent. Suggested manufacturers retail for this model is over $100,000.00. 4-51108 MGM267 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 3368

3369
$11,500.00

*.410 PERAZZI MX410 OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 125827. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” and “IMPORTER – Perazzi – USA AZ USA – CA.” on ejector bosses of mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN and 1902 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, low profile action is fitted with selective single trigger. Top lever and trigger group are blued. Action is engraved with nicely cut rose bouquets on sides and bottom and with geometric borders. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top: .375 (Full), bottom: .382 (Full). Drop at Heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″”. Red ABS Perazzi marked case fitted with three combination locks, is lined in blue Perazzi patterned cloth, and contains gray bags for bbls and action, with directions, jacket patch, etc. and identification certificates in red pouch. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few of the lightest marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Top lever is considerably to right of center. 4-50159 MGM29 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3369

3370
$12,980.00

*MASTER ENGRAVED BERETTA SO3EELL WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN C10617B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Bbls gold inlaid no. “1”, are engraved “SPECIAL SKEET” on mono-bloc, and 28″ bbls are gold inlaid no. “2”. Both sets of bbls have flat, ventilated ribs and are marked “P. Beretta – ITALY” on left side top bbls. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with grades, SNs, and 1982 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, low profile, Beretta proprietary sidelock action is stamped with grade in bbl recess, and features non-automatic safety and gold-plated single trigger. Action is engraved with diamonds and triangles of very well cut small scroll, giving counterpoint to very fine Bulino renderings of game birds, with ducks flying over marsh on both lockplates, and a flushing grouse on bottom of action. Bottom of action is also engraved “BREVETTATO” “MADE IN ITALY” “P. BERETTA”. “P. BERETTA” also appears on bottom of each lockplate. Engravers signature “P Ferraglio” appears on trigger plate. Blued top lever has pierced, low thumbpiece, and is gold inlaid with a crown. Blued trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, and SN at grip. Finely marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over tan leather covered pad which has face inset with black rubber outline of the state of Texas. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a silver oval at rear of toe line is engraved “L F M”. Small one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bbl set no. “1”: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.007 Flare (Skeet), bottom -.007 flare (Skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Beretta patterned cloth leather trimmed case lined in gold-toned cloth with leather trim has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains three Bob Allen choke tubes and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig factory blue with a few light marks. Action and polished portions of breech ends of bbls have toned to a gray brown, with some small areas still bright, which though not intentional, is pleasing. Stocks have a considerable number of knocks, scrapes and scratches in their orig finish, some deep. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case exterior is excellent, with a few light rubs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has compressions and light soiling. 4-50411 MGM268 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3370

3371
$18,400.00

EXCEPTIONAL LARGE KYNOCH CARTRIDGE BOARD.

SN NSN. This very fine and attractive shadowbox measures 33″ x 48″. Cream cloth backing displays a variety of Kynoch cartridges, many duplicated, in attractive pinwheel layout with Kynoch railway alarm torpedo at center exploding outward with loaded brass cartridges having glassine windows; followed by 2 color paper cartridges with glassine windows; the next ring is of 1″ circular capsules containing different percussion caps and primers. The next broad ring is of various paper and brass colored empty paper shot shells for reloading. Outer ring is of triangles of rimfire cartridges interspersed with stars of 5mm shot shells. Various metallic cartridges are arrayed at tops and bottoms ranging from Mauser pistol to .500 express. Corners of display have fans of different Kynoch shot shells marked “TELLAX” “KYNOID” “BONAX” and “PRIMAX”. Backboard is in shadowbox, which has nicely appointed ebonized frame, stiles and rails of which are chamfered. Top and bottom are molded. Top stile is gold painted “KYNOCH” and bottom “AMMUNITION”. Reverse backing board shows wire ties for holding cartridges. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Metallic ammunition is still brightly polished. Color of shot shells is somewhat faded. Frame has some light crazing, and shows a small number of chips and rubs through orig ebonized finish. 4-50218 MGM110 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3371

3372
$13,800.00

TWO ELEY CARTRIDGE BOARDS.

SN NSN. No. 1: 21-3/4″ x 27-3/4″ Glass covered shadowbox of metallic cartridges and some bullets are mounted on card background printed “ELEY’S SOLID DRAWN AMMUNITION FOR RIFLES AND REVOLVERS.” Cartridges run the gamut from 5mm pinfire through .450 No. 2 Nitro, attractively arrayed having a number of military rifle cartridges in their stripper clips. .577 Lead bullets are sectioned to show copper caps. Board is housed in 2″ deep walnut frame. Backboard is protected by mahogany plywood. Condition: Good. Card is considerably foxed and wrinkled. All printing is clear. Most cartridges are tarnished. Frame is very good with a number of marks and dings. Glass is fine. No. 2: 25-3/8″ wide, 31-1/4″ high Shadowbox with a variety of metallic and shotgun cartridges, attractively arranged in circular motif on gray cardboard back. Central medallion with Eley logo is marked “ELEY CARTRIDGES” surrounded by a variety of overshot wads. Shadowbox has 1″ deep sides. Simply molded oak frame is embossed “ELEY” on top and “CARTRIDGES” on bottom, with “SPORTING” and “MILITARY” on sides. Condition: Backboard is wrinkled. Metallic cartridges are considerably discolored and tarnished to green. Shot shells are faded, some brass heads tarnished. Frame is very fine, with orig finish showing some light wear, and a 5″ repair to outer molding at bottom right. Glass is fine. Backing paper is missing. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: As above. 4-50219 MGM109 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3372

3373
$7,475.00

VERY ATTRACTIVE NOBEL’S SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE BOARD.

SN NSN. 19-1/2″ Wide, 28-3/4″ tall shadowbox with a variety of paper and brass shot shells in various gauges, as offered by Nobel’s. Most cartridges are head-stamped “NOBEL – GLASGOW”. Cartridges are on blue velvet shield surrounded by gold-colored piping, on mahogany backboard with painted black shadowed gold lettering, “NOBEL’S” “SPORTING AMMUNITION” “GLASGOW & LONDON”. Board is in 3″ deep shadowbox with boxwood sides, and nicely molded walnut frame. Backboard fitted with two brass hanging buttons, is stenciled “THIS EXHIBIT IS THE PROPERTY OF NOBEL’S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY LIMITED GLASGOW H 414”. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Paper of cartridges is slightly faded. Cartridges with glassine windows have expanded and cracked. Backboard and boxwood sides are excellent. Frame is very fine with some scratches and soiling. Bottom right corner of glass has 2-1/2″ crack. Back is excellent. 4-50304 MGM108 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3373

3374
$14,950.00

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND TAKEDOWN MAUSER WITH CASE AND SCOPE.

SN 28008. (ca 1911) Cal. .275 Belted magnum. 26-3/4″ Tapered, round bbl is fitted with sleeved-on oval island base for one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight. Standing leaf is marked for 50 and 200 yards, and folding leaf for 350 yards. Classically shaped Holland & Holland front ramp holds longitudinally dovetailed fine bead. Ramp is fitted with G & H style knurled sight hood. A sling eye is sleeved on. Top of bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” Left rear of bbl is stamped with London nitro proofs. Top of breech reinforce is engraved “HOLLAND’S PATENT CARTRIDGE”. (The .275 magnum belted cartridge was H & H’s answer to the very popular .280 Ross. The performance of the H & H cartridge, introduced in 1910, led to the later development (1912) of the .375 H & H, and other belted magnum cartridges, the mainstay of our modern high velocity calibers. The 275 H & H is close to the 7mm Rem mag in performance.) Commercial Mauser standard length action is fitted with a W. J. Jeffery style takedown screw on right side (when loosened it allows bbl to be turned off). Top of receiver ring and bridge are finely stippled. A Griffin & Howe side mount has been installed. Bolt body and extractor have been engine turned. Bolt knob is checkered on top and on flattened bottom portion. SN is on top of handle. A Buehler low scope safety has been fitted. Standard bottom metal is engraved with SN on bow. Lightly marbled, dense European walnut pistol grip stock has two steel mounting plates separating butt and action from forend, and features thin, ribbed horn buttplate, classic right hand cheekpiece, distinctive H & H style checkering at grip and forend, steel grip cap with trap containing spare front sight, horn forend tip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “J. I. M.” Stith Bear Cub 6 x scope with standard crosshair reticle is in alloy G & H mount. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Makers leather case with central circular brass medallion is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather “98 New Bond Street” H & H label on lid, along with charge card numbered to this rifle, as well as information label explaining takedown feature. Case is partitioned for bbl, action, and scope, and contains nickel-plated bore washing funnel, H & H marked horn handled turnscrew, horn striker bottle containing orig front sight cover, round H & H marked oil bottle, 2-pc thin rifle cleaning rod, two scope covers, black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning equipment, a covered compartment holding rags and brushes, and a 1969 ten “New Pence” coin. Overall a great rifle in a great caliber and the ammo for this gun can be ordered from most major suppliers. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of exceptional factory quality finishes as most likely renewed by G & H when scope was installed, with only a few light subsequent marks, and abrasions. Checkering is lightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, with some slight marks and pings in exterior lacquer. Optics clear. Case leather is still light in color, with some slight spotted discoloration and scuffs, mostly on corners. Straps are new replacements, and are excellent. Orig handle is good. Interior is very fine, cloth with some slight soiling a rubs. H & H leather label is excellent. Paper labels are slightly soiled and foxed. Some partition blocks are altered to fit scope. Accessories are excellent. 4-50384 MGM173 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3374

3375
$37,950.00

*JOHN RIGBY .416 MAGNUM MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE.

SN 4071. Cal. .416 Rigby. 25-1/2″ Heavy, tapered, stepped bbl has integral file cut 1/8 rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Bbl also has sleeved-on sling loop at step, and sleeved-on front ramp with small ivory bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London. W.” Square bridge, magnum Mauser action is maker marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER – OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall with thumb cut. Receiver ring is engraved “.416 BORE” “BIG GAME” “RIGBY – MAUSER”. Bolt has classic pear-shaped knob and long cocking piece. Flag safety is gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bottom metal with drop box and special large and deep hinged floorplate to accommodate large diameter Rigby cases, is held in place by push button detent in trigger guard bow, which is stamped with Rigby SN. Lightly marbled, dense European walnut pistol grip stock features classic Rigby shaping with short untipped forend, chamfered magazine port, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock is also fitted with recoil bolt, trap grip cap holding spare front sight, and a sling loop on toe line. Consignor states that this rifle is one of the first 250 of these great rifles made. There is a red Old English pad on butt. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Factory email relates that this particular rifle was sold to Manton & Co in March 1913, and all original specifications match. Also information on the Rigby Magnum Mauser. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Metal parts retain a considerable amount of their orig blue finish with evidence of cleaning and maintenance, and are mostly dark gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous light marks and scratches, with several subsequent ones. Bore is excellent, with some slight frosting toward muzzle, strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. A fine, well used, but carefully maintained, example of this all time classic. 4-50379 MGM179 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3375

3376
$9,200.00

*EARLY JOHN RIGBY/ MAUSER 7MM SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1498. Cal. 7 x 57 Mauser. 25″ Tapered round bbl engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” on top, is fitted with island bases for one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and ivory bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight. Base is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Bottom of bbl has soldered-on classic Rigby sling eye. Left rear of bbl is stamped with Mauser SN 1498, and London proofs. Small ring, intermediate length, Mauser action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n 1899” on receiver ring, which is also stamped with German BU proofs, London view proof, and SN, on left side. Intermediate length bolt with early small gas vent holes, has pear-shaped knob. Bolt shroud, without locking detent, has wing safety gold inlaid “SAFE”. Short cocking piece is fitted with Rigby’s patent peep sight with eye piece that pulls up and is not cammed into position by knurled ring, as in later production. Standard bottom metal without locking screws is marked with Rigby SN 1672. (Factory records indicate this rifle was sold to Godfrey Clark, Esq. on December 22, 1900.) European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and fore piece, as well as a sling eye on toe line in classic Rigby fashion. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Rifle was very lightly used. Both wood and metal spruced up in a very competent manner at some time in the past, and now metal retains 100% re-blue over some very light pitting, engraving and edges still sharp. Stock has also had a light oil refinish (appears original), with a number of light marks and bruises, mostly on left side in action area from contact with other bolt guns while in a rack. Checkering has not been re-cut, and is slightly dirty. Bore is very good, lightly frosted throughout, rifling slightly rounded. Action is crisp. An excellent example of these often heavily used early rifles. 4-50156 MGM4 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3376

3377
$13,225.00

*J. RIGBY MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 4809. (ca 1922) Cal. .350 Rigby Magnum. 24″ Tapered round bbl has typical sleeved-on rear sight island base, sling loop, and front ramp. Rear base is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. Front base is fitted with ivory bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 43, Sackville St. London. W.” Rear of bbl has Rigby’s unique square boss on top of reinforce. Standard length Mauser action is engraved “RIGBY .350 MAGNUM” on receiver ring. Bridge has been stippled. Dovetailed sliding scope bases have been installed. SN is on left side of receiver ring and on trigger guard bow. Bolt with round knob handle has had handle turned down, with top of knob flattened and checkered. Standard military bottom metal has had lock screw holes welded up, and bow given a more pleasing shape. Lightly streaked and dense European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over thin Silver type pad, is shaped in classic Rigby style with short non-capped forend, distinctive chamfer to cartridge port, and classic point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Stock also features a trap steel grip cap containing spare front sight, reinforcing stock bolt, and matching sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “N Mc E”. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Kollmorgan Bear Cub 2-3/4 X scope with crosshair reticle is in steel pivoting lever mounts. Full length leather case with brass corners is embossed “H. C. Ponsonby 60th Rifles” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Rigby label in lid, along with accessory label with instructions for cleaning. Case contains wooden handled brass cleaning rod, and straps, along with information about Mr. Ponsonby and his military career. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refurbished. All metal parts retain a fine, correct type re-blue, with subsequent wear and silvering to about 90%. Wood has been nicely refinished in satin oil, checkering lightly freshened. Bore is very fine, shiny, lightly frosted throughout. Action is smooth. Scope and rings are very fine. Optics clear. Case leather is very dark with numerous rubs, scrapes and abrasions. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has been renewed, and is excellent. Rigby label has some large chips, rubs, and soiling, but has been conserved. 4-50396 MGM176 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3377

3378
$12,075.00

*JOHN RIGBY & COMPANY BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND BOOK.

SN 382138. Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 25″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with quarter rib and matching front sight base, are mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight dovetailed through quarter rib, and with silver bead front sight longitudinally dovetailed into front ramp. Top of quarter rib is engraved with caliber and top of left bbl is engraved in Old English script “John Rigby & Co PASO ROBLES, CA.” Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, “GM” (Geoff Miller), and with “FED” “500” and “WL” (Woodleigh) (The load for which this rifle was regulated). A sling eye is screwed to bottom rib. Boxlock action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with large, shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of African game; a lion on left, cape buffalo on right, and bull elephant, trunk down, on bottom. Engravers signature “B. Burgess” is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard has scroll on bow. Tang extends to trap steel grip cap with cover engraved with monogram “S L N”. Nicely crotch figured, very dense, thin shell walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black Decelerator pad, and features well cut point pattern checkering with mullered border at grip, and classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A sling eye matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 12 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Rifle is housed in its Rigby marked aluminum Americase, with double locking latch, and combination lock. Case is lined in royal blue velvet. Rifle is also accompanied by a copy of THE BIG FIVE by Dr. S. Lloyd Newberry chronicling his hunting trip to Africa where he used this rifle in taking a fine bull elephant. PROVENANCE: Copy of orig build card including target shot with Federal Premium ammunition, and book, THE BIG FIVE. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks, less than normally associated with a trip to Africa. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Book is excellent, with excellent dust jacket, and is signed by author. 4-50408 MGM188 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3378

3379
$0.00

*MANTON & CO. BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 13802. Cal. .360 no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and matching ramp front base with small bead and fold-up night bead, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gun Makers. Calcutta & Delhi. By Appointment to H. E. The Viceroy.” and “.360 No 2 3″ 55 Grains Smokeless, 320 Grain S. N. S. P. Bullet”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs, bottom of splinter with “Made in England”. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Boxlock PHV-1 case hardened action features automatic safety, clover leaf dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved “Manton & Co” on each side, and is fine cross hatch shaded overall. Where scroll engraving would normally be found, there is scrolled gold damascening at nearly 60% coverage. This treatment extends to top lever and trigger guard, which has SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “P. E. S” on top, is lined in green cloth, and has paper Manton & Co label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood handled brass cleaning rod, nickel-plated snap caps and square oil bottle, and thong type rifle sling. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. All other metal parts retain essentially all of a well done re-color case hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Bores are excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, and slight evidence of erosion at throat. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Action has been glass bedded. New case is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs in leather. Interior is slightly soiled. Reproduction label and accessories are excellent. An interesting rifle from the Raj in a caliber which is thought of as being the equal of the .375 H & H, and in some instances, more effective, given its 320 grain bullet. 4-50427 MGM174 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 3379

3381
$21,275.00

*WONDERFUL WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 32-40 DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 17371. (ca. 1912) Cal. 32-40 Winchester. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding four folding, one standing leaf express rear sight marked from 500 – 100 yards. Ivory bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night sight is longitudinally dovetailed into square base. Sunken top rib is engraved “Westley Richards & Co London”. Top rear of left bbl is engraved “For 32/40 Cartridge”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 20 grains of cordite and 165 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and “HL”. Case hardened boxlock action features typical Westley Richards pivoting top lever with sliding third fastener, automatic bolted safety (SAFE and BOLTED are gold inlaid), and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage medium scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR”. Blued top lever and floorplate are also scroll engraved. Blued trigger guard has full bodied lion on bow, and SN on grip, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Striking close fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Side panels are checkered, and there is a sling loop matching that on bottom of bbls, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with Deeley ejector has inset horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refreshed. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality blue over some light marks, with some subsequent silvering. Action retains most of an old color hardening, with subsequent silvering to a pleasing effect overall. Renewed blue of top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard is nearly all present, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish, with a few subsequent light marks, checkering cleaned up. Bores are fine, strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A neat little double rifle in an American caliber that was quite popular in England before WWI. Whitetails beware. 4-50385 MGM258 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3381

3382
$46,000.00

WICKED COOL WILLIAM POWELL FOUR BORE HAMMER RIFLE.

SN 5656. Cal. 4 bore. (.955 Groove diameter. Multi-groove Enfield type rifling.) 4″ Chamber. 28″ Tapered, heavy, octagon, Damascus bbl has large fluted side bolsters and matted top bbl flat engraved “William Powell & Son” in raised unmatted portion. Bbl is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and silver bead front dovetailed through. Bottom flat is stamped with Birmingham black powder proof, “6”, and SN. Breech portion is engraved with “2” on flats flanking matted top flat. Heavy, rounded, Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula back action lock mounted with large serpentine flat faced hammer. Action engraved with “2” on breech section of top tang, has simple line border engraving, as does lock, which is engraved “William Powell & Son, Carrs Lane, Birmingham”. Steel trigger guard with SN on tang, extends to steel grip cap. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut buttstock with point pattern checkering at grip measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate. A silver oval and sling loop matching that on bottom of bbl, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with schnabeled horn tip, attaches to bbl with captive side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons, and is nearly fully checkered. “2” is engraved on iron. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 16 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very good, mostly as found, showing expected hard usage, but careful maintenance, with bbl and action mostly a gray to brown patina, but have traces of orig finishes showing through. Stocks have a considerable number of light and heavy marks under a light oil finish. Checkering has been cleaned up sometime in the past, and remains good. Bore is excellent. Action is very tight. Lock is crisp. Hammer is a later, well fitting, replacement. A great old African heavy game rifle. 4-50391 MGM260 (16,500-26,500) – Lot 3382

3383
$37,950.00

8 BORE RODDA HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE ONCE OWNED BY JACK LOTT.

SN 23104. (ca. 1885) Cal. 8 bore. .868 Groove diameter. 11 Narrow lands. 3-1/2″ Chambers. This well balanced big bore black powder rifle has 22-1/4″ bbls with broad, flat, file cut top rib fitted with single standing express rear and gold bead front sights, dovetailed through rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “R. B. Rodda & Co. London & ” “7 & 8 Dalhousie Square Calcutta”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 8 bore. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, provisional proofs, as well as “A & T” (Adams & Tate, Barrel Makers). Bottom rib is fitted with sling eye. Robust, rounded bar action is locked by Jones underlever and large dolls head rib extension. It is fitted with back action, non-rebounding, peninsula locks with short rounded serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates have foliate border engraving. Locks are engraved “R B Rodda & Co”. Steel trigger guard attaches to trigger plate at front and back of bow. Trigger plate, engraved with SN at grip, extends to steel grip cap. Lightly figured, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over black recoil pad. Stock features point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver shield on toe line. Short splinter forend has forward pivoting release bolt. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 16 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Also included are four turned brass cases stamped “Rodda No 8 RMC” which take battery cup primers. PROVENANCE: Owned and written about by Jack Lott, noted writer for GUNS AND AMMO magazine, with copy of article written about this particular rifle. CONDITION: Good, essentially as found, with little restoration. Metal parts are mostly smooth gray to brown patina with some traces of orig blue on bbls. Stocks appear to retain traces of their orig finish, maintained by oil over the years, with numerous minor marks, scratches, and dings. It appears new rubber has been added over old orig plate from Silver pad, with some refinishing at rear of stock, after being touched by abrasive belt during refitting. Bores are very fine, shiny with strong rifling throughout, slightly frosted. Action is tight, although Jones underlever pivot is slightly loose. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A truly great big bore, that has certainly “been there”. 4-50841 MGM19 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3383

3384
$31,625.00

ROBUST 8 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST HAMMER PARADOX WITH CASE.

SN 15130. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with broad, flat rib file cut at both ends, and mounted with single leaf express rear and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead with flip-up night bead front sight, are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.” and “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on tops. Rounded bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 8 gauge, “R CHOKE”, and “G 273P” (charge). They are also stamped with Birmingham reproofs for 6 drams black powder and 2-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Bottom of rib has wide sling loop soldered on. Very heavy, rounded, Jones underlever action with back action peninsula sidelocks, features extended top tang, which goes over comb, nicely filed fences, side clips, and double triggers (front checkered). Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage nicely cut, large, shaded scroll. Left side is marked “Charge, 8 to 10 grams 3-1/2 Inch Case.” Lockplates and serpentine flat-faced hammers with dolphins heads, are engraved with nearly full coverage of medium, shaded scroll matching action. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with SN relief engraved at grip, extends to heavy steel grip cap. Finely figured and nicely streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/8″ over plain steel buttplate, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line, along with a sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release lever. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 15 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. Large, 8″ high, figured mahogany case with locking under drawer, and pivoting brass latches for top, has inset D-ring circular top handle, as well as, inlet brass corners and support straps. Interior is lined in royal blue baize, has old Holland & Holland gold embossed black leather label on lid, and is nicely fitted for rifle and accessories. Case contains a brass 8 bore broken case extractor, three rosewood handled turnscrews, pair of 8 bore steel cases acting as snap caps, H & H marked round oil bottle, tan leather sling, empty black morocco leather wallet, and an old can of Rigby Rangoon oil in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished and repaired. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, lettering sharp, file cutting on rib is slightly worn. Action and lockplates are pewter gray patina with considerable frosting and light pitting, mostly on sides of fences. Stocks are refinished, checkering re-cut and sharp. Buttstock was shattered at one time, and has been repaired. Presently, glue joints are re-opening, but do not move. (Should be repaired again before use.) Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Case exterior has been refinished, and retains nearly all of that finish, over a number of fairly deep and dark marks, as well as some cracks. New interior cloth is excellent, as are new accessories. Old label has some rubs, but is generally fine. Label of oil can is brown and foxed. 4-50196 MGM5 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3384

3384a
$8,625.00

HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE PARADOX LOADING TOOLS AND INSTRUCTION CARD.

SN NSN. H & H Paradox loading tools and card, removed from a “wrecked oak / leather case” by consignor “many years ago”. Holland & Holland marked 12 ga. Paradox mold is complete with two different sized hollow pointing pins with rosewood handles. Bronze hinged “fixer” is also marked “Holland & Holland” “12” and “Paradox”. All steel screw type regulator is unmarked, and sizes to .733. Also included is a brass Holland & Holland marked 12 ga. primer and de-primer, and an unmarked broken case extractor. Instruction card details loading method and loads. CONDITION: Excellent. Mold, fixer, and regulator are excellent and only slightly toned. There are a number of light scratches and marks on handles of hollow pointing pins. Priming tool is polished to bright over considerable dark toning. Instruction card is heavily foxed with a number of rubs, and is uneven, with remnants of case cloth and wood on back. 4-51043 MGM113 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3384a

3385
$6,900.00

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 8811. (ca 1886) Cal. .450-.400 2-3/8 BPE. .408 Bore diameter. 26″ Steel dovetailed bbls have full length, tapered rib file cut at rear portion behind one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Remainder is plain, matted one inch before raised ramp holding fine silver bead front sight. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New. Bond Street. London” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials, London, 1883″. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and SNs. Round, Jones underlever, case hardened action with nicely filed fences, is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks, with round bodied serpentine hammers and back sliding safeties. Lockplates are engraved “Holland & Holland”. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip which extends to horn grip cap. Exceptional flame figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features nicely shaped shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line, which is also fitted with sling eye matching that on bottom of bbls. Near fully checkered splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially near new, as meticulously restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, with a few spots, engraving picked up. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of a correctly colored, most likely St. Leger, bright re-color hardening. Firing pin retainers, hammers, screws, safeties, etc. are beautifully fire blued. Triggers appear to be nickel-plated. Trigger guard charcoal blued. Meticulously shaped and finished, newly made, buttstock has only a few minor marks in its fine oil finish. Original forend has been refinished to match buttstock, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with sharp rifling throughout, shiny, but with a few light pits toward breech ends. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. A stunning little rifle in a caliber easily loaded for, with brass and other components readily available. 4-51499 MGM63 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3385

3386
$9,200.00

ALEXANDER HENRY BEST QUALITY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 3585. Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Damascus bbls have full length, broad, file cut rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights, engraved “Alexr. Henry. 12 South St. Andrew St. Edinburgh. Maker to Their Royal” “Highness’ The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh Patent. No. 2715”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, “AH”, and “39” (Bore). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “HENRY’S PATENT A & T 1844”, The other stamped the same but with “1845”. Adams & Tate were bbl makers who made many of Henry’s bbls. Rounded Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula, non-rebounding, back action locks with short round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll at about 80% coverage. “Alexr Henry” is in ribands on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features delicate double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling eye on toe line, point pattern checkering at grip, and engraved steel grip cap with trap. Matching splinter forend has nicely shaped steel tip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown, engraving and rib slightly washed, Damascus pattern barely visible. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, balance a fine silver gray. Lockplates retain over 80% of their orig color, silvered at tails. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are very fine with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safety works. A fine rifle by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who specialized in rifles. 4-49255 MGM123 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3386

3387
$5,750.00

WILKINSON HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE CARBINE.

SN 6186. Cal. .577 Snyder. 21″ Skelp Damascus shoe lump bbls are engraved “Wilkinson Double Rifle Carbine” and “Pall Mall London” on flat, full length, top rib. A one standing, three folding leaf, and steel blade front sight are dovetailed through rib. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Rifle has no proofs on flats. Bbls have Birmingham black powder proofs. Jones underlever action with bar action, non-rebounding locks fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers, and back sliding safeties, is engraved with scroll and feather borders. “WILKINSON” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “JOSEPH BRADDELL & SON.” and “CASTLE PLACE BELFAST”. Iron trigger guard with SN at grip extends into peg looped pistol grip. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver shield is at top of grip. A sling eye matching that on bbl is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has shaped steel tip and fastens to bbls with captive side nail through shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig finish with good definition to interesting pattern, with numerous marks, scratches, and thinning. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, but are mostly silver gray with some pinprick pitting. There are traces of orig blue on trigger guard. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous light marks and scratches, with oil rubbed in as maintenance over the years. Bores are very fine, with sharp, strong rifling throughout, shiny, but with scattered small pits throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safeties operable. A neat, fast handling rifle by this old firm which was known for making Howdah pistols. 4-49256 MGM124 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3387

3388
$13,800.00

HOLLAND & HOLLAND “SWINBURN’S PATENT” MARTINI ACTION SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE WITH BAYONET, MOLD AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 5131. Cal. 577-450. 28″ Tapered, round bbl with Henry rifling, is fitted with broad, flat, matted rib extending to within 5/8″ of muzzle to allow for installation of bayonet. Lug is mounted on right side of bbl. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards, along with folding ladder sight graduated to 1000. Left side of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, right side is engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond St. London.” Blued, modified Martini action with secondary cocking lever on right side, has case hardened primary opening and cocking lever inlet into grip with checkered loop at tail. Left side of action is marked “SWINBURN’S PATENT”. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage of nicely cut small scroll which extends onto trigger guard and both cocking levers. Nicely marbled and well stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over what appears to be its orig Silver pad. A sling eye is on toe line matching that on bottom of bbl. Square flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend has horn tip, and attaches to bbl with screw through shaped and engraved steel escutcheon. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Military type saw-backed bayonet is marked “P. D. L.” on ricasso of 18″ brightly polished blade. Handle of bayonet is also brightly polished and has checkered gutta percha scales. Leather scabbard has polished steel mouthpiece and tip. High quality bronze mold with pivoting steel sprue plate is marked “GREENFIELD LONDON .450” on one side, and “H. HOLLAND” on the other, and casts a 1-1/4″ long bullet with indented base for paper patch. Original makers oak and leather full length case with brass corners is lined in tan pigskin, with paper H & H New Bond Street label on lid. Case is semi-French fitted for rifle, bayonet and mold, along with compartments, some covered, for many other accessories, which are missing, except for brass cleaning rod with circular ebony knob. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, investment quality. Rifle retains nearly all of its fine original factory finishes on wood and metal. Rust blue of bbl has only some slight silvering around muzzle and sharp edges, and some light flecking. Charcoal blue of action has only a hint of silvering on top tang and high points, with some loss due to flaking, mostly on left side at top of trigger guard. Trigger guard bow has loss due to cleaning, over some light pitting. Screw heads show considerable use. Main cocking lever retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and bumps. Pad appears to be original, but possibly original plates were retained and new rubber installed many years ago, as rubber is proud of plates and roughly shaped. Bore is excellent, appears unfired since proof. Action is a bit sluggish from congealed oil. Bayonet is excellent, with bright shiny blade, and only some minor discoloration and freckling, which also appears on grip, scabbard mouthpiece and tip. Mold has toned to a dark bronze color, and is generally excellent. Case leather is darkening and has numerous scrapes and rubs, handle detached. One D-ring is missing. Interior leather is good with numerous rubs and marks, as well as soiling from contact with rifle and accessories. It appears that all compartment covers are present. Paper label is very fine with some rubs and soiling, and it is considerably foxed. A really neat, high condition, rifle. 4-50426 MGM182 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3388

3389
$2,760.00

WESTLEY RICHARDS 1868 PATENT IMPROVED MARTINI.

SN 369. Cal. 45-70. 26″ Tapered round bbl with 11 groove Henry rifling, has Nock form marked “Rifle 45-70 2-1/4 Case”. SN and Birmingham proofs are on left side. “HENRY’S PATENT RIFLING” is marked on top of bbl, which is fitted with two folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 100 and 200 yards, with a folding ladder sight graduated to 700 yards. Bead front sight is dovetailed through sweated-on square block. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Modified Martini/ Peabody type action is surrounded by wood, and has pivoting safety lever on right side. Receiver ring is marked “100”, and top left is engraved “Westley Richards Patent 170 New Bond St. London”. Nicely marbled European walnut stock has horn forend tip, steel trap buttplate, and coarse checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock attaches to bbl with side nail. This particular rifle is illustrated and described on page 40 of Wal Winfer’s BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOLUME 4. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good, retaining a considerable amount of its orig blue on bbl and action. Wood retains nearly all of an old refinish, with numerous epoxy infills around forend, and some marks, scratches, and dings. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted. Action is crisp. It is unusual to find an early British Rifle chambered in an American Caliber. A very scarce, early Westley Richards rifle. 4-50392 MGM187 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3389

3390
$2,012.50

*W. W. GREENER GRADE 15 TOP LEVER EJECTOR BOXLOCK ROOK RIFLE.

SN 017021. Cal. 22LR. 26-1/8″ Tapered octagon bbl is engraved “W. W. Greener 68 Haymarket London” on unmatted portion of matted top flat, fitted with three folding leaf express rear and Beech type folding front sights. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and caliber. Boxlock action with typical side safety, is engraved with a few flourishes of scroll and “W. W. Greener” on each side. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard has SN and grade at grip. Well streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with widow’s peak. A “W. W. Greener” marked folding peep rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, is set on inlet wooden base, in point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and friction release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: .14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbl retains most of an old re-black, engraving slightly softened, edges somewhat rounded. Action is mostly silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Forend re-shaped in sweeping style most likely to smooth out chips and cracks. Bore is good, with strong rifling, but has numerous light pits. Action is tight. Peep rear sight is good. 4-49736 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3390

3391
$18,400.00

VERY FINE JOHN RIGBY PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 12722. Cal. .52 bore. .457 Groove diameter. 8 Very narrow lands, one turn in approx 30″. 28″ Bbls with full length file cut rib mounted with one standing, four folding express rear sight, graduated to 500 yards, and silver front sight in ramp, are engraved “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” in Gothic script, at rear portion. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Rigby “RR” trademark. Bbls are fitted with two ramrod pipes with beaded ends, front pipe with sling eye, holding greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail. Breech plugs with plain vented blow-outs, have SNs on bottoms, and scroll engraving on rib extension. Plugs are fitted with square shank nipples. Scroll engraved breech iron with long tang has integral fences. Silver flash guards are at break off. Front action island locks are mounted with tall, serpentine, flat-faced hammers with stylized dolphins heads, and are fitted with front sliding stalking safeties. Lockplates and hammers are engraved with very well cut shaded scroll, as well as “John Rigby & Co” in Gothic script. Unusual trigger plate has fancy filed border extending forward to and incorporating thimble, as well as to rear forming reinforcement for grip. Trigger guard attaches to trigger plate at front in normal fashion, but in front of grip area at rear, in a style that Rigby used through most of its production. Finely figured and nicely marbled European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered steel buttplate over 5/8″ extension. Classic flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Grip cap is of horn. A sling eye is on toe line. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Old oak and leather case, most likely original, with brass corners, is embossed “H. T.” on lid. (Factory letter relates that rifle was sold to a Col. Tower, who also purchased a leather covered oak case.) Case is lined in dark grayish green cloth, with old paper Rigby label on lid. Case contains a steel unmarked (but Rigby type) bullet mold for a long .458 diameter conical bullet, along with a rosewood handled nose pin, and another pin for hollow-pointing, an ebony handled nipple wrench with pricker, leather covered bag-shaped Sykes patent flask with unmarked charger, round pewter oil bottle, and a number of paper patched bullets. PROVENANCE: Factory letter relating history as known, stating the rifle was sold on Sept 4 1866 to Col. Tower of the Cold Stream guards. Price of rifle and bullet mold was 45 pounds 4 shillings, and leather covered oak case was 4 pounds 4 shillings. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of an old re-blue over a number of marks and light pitting, with subsequent wear. Breech plugs retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Locks and breech iron also retain a considerable amount of their color, lockplates fairly vivid where protected. Safeties retain most of their bright blue. Trigger guard and trigger plate retain most of their bright blue, plate extension silvered from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with a few minor marks, sharp edges retained. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Case leather is considerably darkened, with many marks and scuffs. Newer handle and straps are good. New interior cloth is excellent, with a few marks and rubs. Mold is very fine with some heat discoloration. Flask is fine. A well balanced early rifle from this highly regarded firm. 4-50158 MGM85 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3391

3392
$9,775.00

FINE CONDITION 16 BORE JOSEPH SIMMONS SINGLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 bore. .662 Bore diameter. 30″ Octagon to 16-sided to round with fancy wedding band transition, damascus bbl, is fitted with under rib and two beaded thimbles which hold orig greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail with worm under cap. Bbl is gold inlaid “PATENT STEEL” on rear portion of top flat. Bottom of bbl is stamped with barrel makers marks “IPD” under a crown, and “DP” under a fleur-di-lis, either side of “Damascus”, and the number “1181”. Patent breech is case hardened and embellished with wide platinum band at rear, has platinum touch hole, and platinum poincon on top flat stamped “JOSEPH SIMMONS” (Birmingham, 1814-1832). High quality lock with waterproof pan and bridled roller frizzen, has chamfered serpentine cock. Lockplate is also chamfered with feather engraving on chamfer, deeply rebated squared tail engraved with sunburst, and hunting dog contemplating flying bird engraved on rear of lockplate. Floral engraving is on flat of cock. “Simmons” is engraved under pan. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over steel butt plate with long, top tang, engraved with dog and bird, with floral highlights. Other furniture consists of scrolled grip trigger guard with stylized pineapple finial, engraved with birds on bow, and sunburst on scroll. Half stock attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Nose cap is also of silver. Stock features thin shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and square point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver oval crest plate is at top of grip. Bore diameter: .662. Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Original figured mahogany case has inlet circular D-ring handle, pivoting hook closures, and key lock hole with bone escutcheon. Interior is lined in orig green baize with Joseph Simmons label on lid, and contains a leather bodied shot pouch, 3-pc greenheart and brass cleaning rod with jag, and an old walnut handled turnscrew. A mahogany compartment cover with brass knob is cut to hold lock. Also included is the orig key. (Case lock works well). CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbl retains approx 80% of its orig brown finish with very fine definition to pattern. Patent breech and lock retain a considerable amount of their orig muted case hardening color with some marks and evidence of light cleaning on lock under name. Pan is somewhat pitted. Lock internals show all of their bright orig polish. Buttplate and trigger guard retain traces of their orig blue. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish over a number of minor marks and nicks. Bore is excellent, shiny, with a few minor pits. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Case exterior retains most of its orig finish, brass, some of its orig lacquer. Right side of top is slightly warped, with crack through grain at rear. Orig interior baize is near excellent, as is label. Some partitions are loose, but intact. Accessories are very fine. A fine usable “golden age” flint, lots of fun on “put and take” quail. 4-50995 MGM18 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3392

3393
$9,775.00

VERY FINE J. McCRIRICK PERCUSSION TARGET/ SPORTING RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .455 Groove diameter. 7 broad shallow grooves (approx 1 turn in 20″). 32″ Tapered octagon bbl with under rib, having two ramrod pipes, rear with sling eye, is mounted with military type tangent rear sight, adjustable for windage, and target type front, also adjustable for windage, with interchangeable apertures. Top of bbl is engraved “J. McCririck Ayr” (James McCririck, 1840 – 1900). Bottom flat is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 52 bore (cal. .45). Nicely filed, case hardened, patent breech has platinum blow-out, and fine scroll engraving on top. Breech iron is also engraved with near full coverage of shaded open scroll. Front action lock with front sliding safety is mounted with tall serpentine flat faced hammer with stylized dolphin head. Lockplate and hammer are engraved with well cut large foliate scroll. “J. McCRIRICK” is at front of plate. Finely figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock with shadow line right hand cheekpiece fastens to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Furniture consists of case hardened trigger plate with pineapple finial, and steel trigger guard engraved with stag on bow, which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. A steel plate is at butt, and a finely scroll engraved patch box with spring cover, is on right side of butt. Minor embellishments consist of a sling button, a vacant silver oval on toe line, and a nicely filed case hardened tailpipe. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip and forepiece, and a vernier tang sight is mounted at top of grip. Drop at heel: approx 3″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 10 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks in blue of bbl, a hint of silvering on sharp edges of case hardened parts, except buttplate, which has had color restored by heat and has some light pitting. Stock is excellent with a number of light marks, with a “little fingernail” size chip at bottom right at buttplate. Ramrod is missing. Bore is excellent. Lock is crisp. A very fine, high quality rifle. 4-50423 MGM257 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3393

3394
$0.00

RARE WESTLEY RICHARDS TRANSITIONAL SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK MBL TARGET RIFLE.

SN 435. (ca. 1875) Cal. .577-450 BPE. 33-1/4″ Round bbl with Nock form, is rifled in Metford style with gain twist, and is fitted with military type folding V-notch rear sight with ladder sight to 1000 yards. Front sight is typical military barleycorn on a block. SN and Birmingham proofs are on left rear of bbl. Blued dropping block action has toggle safety on right in front of trigger guard bow, and checkered thumb spur at rear. Left side of action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LIMITED BIRMINGHAM”. Right side is marked “DEELEY – EDGE PATENT”. Rifle is stocked with figured European walnut in military style, with steel buttplate having trap. Long forend with steel cap extends to within 2″ of muzzle, is held in place by two bands and a transverse pin. Front band has bayonet lug, and sling loop matching that on toe line of buttstock. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, with some stock repairs. Bbl retains a considerable amount of its orig blue, thinned and browned, with a number of marks and rubs. Action retains most of its orig bright blue with considerable loss due to flaking, mostly on top and left side. Stocks retain most what appears to be their orig finish, showing relatively hard use, with a number of hard knocks and fairly deep dings. Area around action shows a number of pinned and glued repairs, but is strong and stable. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout, with only one or two very minor light pits at breech end. Action is crisp, but a bit dirty. This is an exceptionally rare and unusual rifle with only 11 examples known as reported in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES Volume 4 by Wal Winfer. Most known examples are in relatively poor condition. 4-50174 MGM125 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3394

3395
$0.00

EXTREMELY RARE DREYSE FAUCET BREECH NEEDLE FIRE CARBINE.

SN 8354. 19″ octagonal bbl. Blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, rectangular sling swivel, underneath bbl. Left side of bbl has two Gothic “M’s” at breech below SN 8354. All parts have matching numbers. Crank spindle at breech opens to receive a cartridge loaded through port on top of bbl. It has a checkered walnut stock with sling stud on bottom. Fire blue trigger. Steel trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Journal article entitled “The Dreyse Faucet Breech Rifle” By Larry B. Schuknecht outlining the development of this rare gun. CONDITION: Good condition, retaining about 15% original blue with light surface pitting that is fading to brown, fire blue on trigger is still visible, wood on stock. Stock is well worn with nicks and dings and a crack from the wrist up to the breech on the right side. It retains original color, and nice wood grain. There is flattening on the checkering. Bore is dull and lightly pitted. Trigger guard has been professionally repaired. Mechanics are very good. 4-51022 BWS158 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3395

3396
$4,600.00

VERY UNUSUAL WILLIAM PARKER UNDER HAMMER PERCUSSION RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. 60 bore. .622 Groove diameter. 7 Broad lands, narrow, rounded grooves (one turn in approx 30″). 28″ Deeply swamped octagon bbl is fitted with under rib mounted with two plain pipes holding robust greenheart ramrod with flared ebony tip and brass tail. A sling loop is screwed through forward portion of rib. Top of bbl, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf, V-notch rear sight, and barleycorn front, is engraved “W. Parker. Gun – Maker to His Majesty. Holborn. London”. Right rear of bbl and right side of patent breech are fitted with wide bosses forming a housing for main spring of unusual inverted lock. A threaded nipple is on bottom of long vented percussion bolster. Breech iron is engraved with full stand of arms. Lock with unusual serpentine under hammer is line border engraved with armorials at rear, scroll at front, and “W. PARKER” in front of hammer. Lock is fitted with sliding safety. Trigger plate extends into unusual flared and scroll engraved finial. Trigger guard with square front bow fitted with sling loop, has stand of arms engraving on bow, and scrolled grip. Dense, fiddle figured European walnut stock measures 13-1/4″ over steel buttplate with long floral engraved tang. A small, nicely molded, double shadow line cheekpiece is on left side of stock. Area behind trigger guard is stamped “J. Squires 40″. Square checkering with mullered borders is at grip, which also has rectangular silver escutcheon at top. Bbl mounts to stock with side nail through truncated rectangular silver escutcheons. There is a silver transitional nosecap between stock and bbl rib, and a silver flash guard around nipple. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of orig brown, considerably silvered and with some light uncleaned oxidation. Other metal parts show a considerable amount of their orig finishes, but are mostly smooth gray to brown. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish, grain slightly raised and open, with a few minor marks. Hammer is a well done replacement. Orig ramrod is very fine. Bore is very fine with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Lock is crisp. Safety works. A really neat early percussion rifle, consignor states that it shoots very well. 4-50996 MGM122 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3396

3397
$2,875.00

FINE QUALITY ENGLISH SINGLE PERCUSSION BIG BORE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .615 Groove diameter. 9 Broad lands, rounded grooves (approx 1 turn in 40″). 30″ Octagon twist bbl has under rib mounted with two plain pipes, one with sling eye, holding heavy ebony ramrod with large ebony tip and brass tail. Bbl has folding V-notch express rear sight with ladder sight adjustable out to 900 yards. Patent breech has plain German silver blow-out, and is scroll engraved on top. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Front action lock with flat faced serpentine hammer having dolphin head, is fitted with back sliding safety. It is scroll engraved matching other parts. Trigger plate which extends into stylized pineapple finial, is fitted with set trigger. Scroll engraved trigger guard has heavy peg grip forged in. Dense, lightly stump figured European walnut stock has horn tip, and measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, with rectangular silver crest plate at top. A sling eye is on toe line. Stock mounts to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has a pleasing brown patina, possibly originally with etched finish. Pattern of grain distinct. All other metal parts are a smooth brown patina. Stock retains what appears to be its orig finish with considerable wear and numerous light marks, along with a few heavy scratches. Lock is crisp. Safety and set trigger work. Robust orig ramrod is very fine. Bore is very fine to excellent, shiny, but with some light frosting toward muzzle. This well balanced rifle should be a great shooter. 4-50997 MGM120 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3397

3398
$2,530.00

HIGH CONDITION DURS EGG PERCUSSION BALL GUN.

SN 654. Cal. .650. Smooth bore. 30″ Fine twist bbl with under rib fitted with two plain pipes holds greenheart ramrod with steel tip and brass tail with worm. Ramrod is stamped with SN, with numbers correctly matching font of other SN stamps. Bottom of bbl is stamped “WF” (William Fullerd) along with SN and London proofs. Bbl is gold inlaid “D * EGG * LONDON” on top flat of octagonal breech section which transitions to exceptional beaded wedding band to round. This fine gun was originally a flintlock, and patent breech has been converted to percussion with shaped drum and nipple. Lock retains orig flintlock fence, and is fitted with flat sided serpentine percussion hammer which has floral engraving. Lockplate is engraved with feather border, dog retrieving bird at tail, and “D. Egg” “Patent” in front of hammer. Trigger plate has fine urn and acanthus finial with vestigial pineapple. Trigger guard with dog and birds engraved on bow, has scrolled grip. Finely fiddle and flame figured European walnut stock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved with dog contemplating bird in tree. Stock features a classic, early, shadow line cheekpiece, steel nosecap, and square checkering with mullered borders at grip. A sling eye and blank screw are on toe line, with a small vacant gold oval at top of grip. Stock attaches to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Minimum wall thickness: .078. (These thick walls along with a fairly heavy breech area lead one to believe that this gun was intended for fairly heavy charges, to drive a patched round ball.) Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished after conversion. Bbl retains approx 75 – 80% orig brown with very fine definition to pattern. Breech plug and lockplate retain most of their case hardening color. Other iron parts have traces of color, but are mostly cleaned to silver gray. Stock retains over 80% of what is most likely to be its orig varnish finish, with numerous light marks, knocks and scratches. Area at bottom front of lock has cracked, and been repaired with small screw. Bore is very fine, shiny, and with what appears to be hair rifling. Lock is crisp. An interesting gun by this highly regarded British maker. 4-50998 MGM121 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3398

3399
$0.00

HIGH QUALITY AND UNUSUAL ARMAND PERCUSSION TWELVE BORE DOUBLE GAME GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 Bore. (.733 Bore diameter) 24″ Twist bbls have broad, concave Damascus top rib. Bottoms are deeply stamped with crowned AB proofs. Original brass tipped ebony ramrod with worm under brass tail, is in plain pipe with sling eye. Patent breeches are nicely filed in snail motif. Breech iron is engraved with shell motif on rib extension and open scroll. Back action island locks with tall serpentine hammers are scroll engraved with “Armand a Paris” following a line of scroll. (Heer’s DER NEUE STOEKEL notes an Armand working at 19 Rue D’Roule between 1814-40.) Trigger plate has feathered vase shaped top finial. Double beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved around gold inlaid oval surrounding gold monogram “JEL” (?) Nicely streaked European walnut, unusually shaped stock with slight swan neck and reverse camber to flat toe line, measures 13-7/8″ over steel buttplate, having scrolled tip and long scroll engraved tang. Point pattern checkering with double line border is at grip. Stock fastens to bbl with side nail through engraved steel escutcheons. There is a steel insert in stock to accept an unknown accessory, possibly an auxiliary grip for crippled hand. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80 – 85% orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Balance of metal appears to have been finished bright, and is slightly darkened. Stock retains most of its orig French polish finish with a number of minor knocks and marks from normal handling and use. A small repair is noted on left side of stock near patent breech. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. A short, well balanced, fast handling, high quality gun, it should make an excellent shooter. 4-48672 MGM45 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3399

3399a
$3,450.00

FINE WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST PERCUSSION 14 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 9212. Cal. 14 ga. 26″ Damascus bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170 NEW BOND St. LONDON.” on broad, concave rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 14 ga., SNs, “G-T”, and “WR”. Two plain pipes hold brass tipped ebony ramrod with tulip head having brass tail, with worm under end cap. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs, platinum band at rear. Rib extension is engraved with well cut open scroll. Nipples appear to be original. Hooks are stamped with SN. Breech iron, with integral fences, is also finely scroll engraved. There are silver flash plates at break off. Island front action locks have tall serpentine flat-faced hammers, with stylized dolphins heads. Lockplates and hammers are engraved with more of the beautifully cut open scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on the front of each lockplate. Trigger plate has very fine pineapple finial. Trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled, dense European walnut straight grip stock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top return. Coarse flat topped checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forepiece. Stock mounts to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “CF”. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Original makers mahogany case with pivoting hook closure, has circular medallion in lid engraved with armorials of an ibex, with crescent moon on body, surrounded by riband engraved “Per Saxa Per Ignes”. Interior is lined in green cloth and has Westley Richards paper label on lid with pen inscription, “Charles Foster”, matching CF on gun. Wooden portion of lid is marked with SN. Interior partitions appear to be original with mahogany blocking for bbls. Case contains a James Dixon fluted copper-bodied flask with brass top, with charger for 2 – 2-3/4 drams. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain traces of their orig brown. Locks, breech iron, and trigger plate retain traces of their orig case hardening color but are mostly a smooth pewter gray. Trigger guard has some orig blue on inside of bow, but otherwise is a gray patina. Stock retains what appears to be its orig finish but is most likely an old refinish, with a number of minor marks, checkering correctly re-cut. Ramrod appears to be orig, but is considerably worn. Bores are very fine, shiny, with some light pitting. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case retains its orig finish with numerous, both heavy and light, scratches and marks, and a 4″ crack on one side of lid. Interior cloth is very fine, with some soiling and rubs from contact with bbls and stock. Orig label is good, with a large tear and rub through at center. Partitions for the most part are tight. One cross partition needs to be re-glued. Flask is fine with a considerable amount of orig lacquer. Good quality percussion guns are difficult to find, this nice handling example would be a great shooter. 4-50170 MGM61 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3399a

3400
$18,400.00

EXCEPTIONAL JOHANN SPRINGER OVER-UNDER PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal..620 (12-groove shallow rifling). This fine rifle exudes the quality and workmanship that has been the hallmark of this revered company since its inception. Spectacular 24″ etched Damascus barrels have large convex rib on left side, and two Damascus ramrod pipes, with tail pipe on right, which contain original brass tipped ebony ramrod with steel tail. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through oval block at rear of bbl, with front bead dovetailed through matching block at front. Breech ends of bbls are inlaid in gold with gold bands and other florally terminated geometric motifs. Top of bbl is gold inlaid with “Joh: Springer vorm: Nowotny in Wien”. Patent breeches have large snail scrolled fences with vented platinum blow-outs. Original square shanked nipples are grooved to better retain caps. Scalloped breech iron extends into wrist, with deeply indented rectangular silver crest plate inlaid at center of strap. Back action locks have decoratively filed plates. Tall chamfered hammers have nicely checkered thumbpieces. Trigger plate has fancy filed termination. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard has steel bow with finely scroll-carved horn grip transition. Breech, breech iron, locks and hammers are beautifully engraved with semi-relief shaded scrolled open acanthus, framing scenes of the hunt and game. There is a finely detailed rendition of chamois on breech between hammers. A gold inlaid band on breech iron surrounds exceptional portrait of Yeager smoking a pipe, returning from the hunt with bagged chamois over his shoulder. Tails of lockplates have scenes of the chase; right side showing hounds taking down fox, with horse and rider in background; left side depicts hounds worrying a stag with hunter and another hound appearing over hill in background. Right lock is relief engraved “Springer” and left lock “In Wien”. Trigger guard bow depicts large hound taking down stag. Finely marbled European walnut stock has right hand cheekpiece with fine point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders, and measures 13-3/4″ over steel buttplate with long tang. Spring loaded oval steel patchbox with fleur de lis termination is on right side of stock. Patchbox is also finely engraved with scrolled acanthus outlining Yeager standing over downed stag, waving his hat. Patchbox contains a brass powder measure, and some old patches. Sling retaining button and horn spacer are on toe line, and wide sling loop is attached to bottom of bbl. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain most of their orig black finish, rubbed into etched Damascus to give contrast, and are quite striking. Metal parts retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig coin finish, that has pleasingly darkened slightly over the years with oiling and care. Stock retains nearly all of its orig French polish with numerous minor marks, scuffs, and mars. Finish has slightly alligatored. The overall effect is quite pleasing. Bores are excellent. Locks are crisp. Set triggers work. A superb, unmolested, original piece. 4-50353 MGM9 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 3400

3401
$0.00
Revised: 2/25/2014

Please Note: Serial Number is 18120

NOT

98120 as stated in the catalog.

*MERKEL MODEL 323 OVER-UNDER DOUBLE EJECTOR RIFLE WITH EXTRA 16 GAUGE BARRELS AND SCOPE.

SN 98120. Cal. 8 x 60 Magnum and 16 ga. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib with one standing, one folding rear sight and claw bases. Silver bead front sight is in matted ramp. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Rear portion of top bbl is marked “BOHLER SPECIAL” and “Weichlot” and “Retailer Machac, Brunn” on left side and “Gebruder Merkel, Suhl” on right. Bottom bbl is stamped with proof date of 7/30, and with Czech proofs for 1933. 16 ga. 29-5/8″ Bbls with full length, matted, solid rib are marked in the same fashion. Coin finished, hand detachable sidelock, OU, double Kersten action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (both set). Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, large, shaded, flowing scroll, with near full coverage of lockplates and bottom of action. Reinforcing bolsters are engraved with semi-relief matching scroll with floral highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk” “Gebruder Merkel, Suhl”. Merkel’s logo is stamped on action face. Trigger guard is of horn, and extends to engraved steel grip cap. Finely fiddly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open-sided Jotsam pad, and features unusual right hand pop-up cheekpiece with release button on right side of stock, diamond shaped inlet drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, a sling loop matching those on bbls, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend fits both sets of bbls. Karl Zeiss 4 X scope with three post reticle is in soldered on claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. 16 ga. BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.669, bottom -.669. Bore restrictions: top -.028 (Full), bottom -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.031, bottom -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Rifle BBLS: Weight of rifle with scope: 10 lbs. 5 oz. Brown leather case with brass corners is lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: History of this gun attributing to its being made for Count Von Kounitz, its burial during WWII and subsequent journey to Canada then to US, as well as previous auction history. CONDITION: Excellent. Rifle bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue, silvering on sharp edges, thinning somewhat overall. 16 ga. bbls retain over 90% of their blue with a few light marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with a number of subsequent marks. Checkering partially re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Finish of scope grayed to about 80%, optics clear. Case is good. 4-50349 MGM168 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3401

3402
$13,800.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PRE-WAR MERKEL SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK, EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER, OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPES AND CASE.

SN 22247. Cal. 30-40 Krag. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib having claw scope bases and folding leaf rear sight marked for 100 yards. Three stepped front ramp holds bead front with flip-up night post. Steps of ramp are floral engraved. Rear portion of top bbl is engraved with sprays of scroll and floral bouquets, along with “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN, caliber, and “BOHLER ANTINIT”. Left sides of bbls under top portion of forend are stamped with May 1935 German nitro proofs. The Merkel logo is stamped on left side of rear locking lug. Case hardened. double Kersten, sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), gold reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on sides of action, and single non-selective trigger. “GM” logo is stamped on breechface. Action and sideplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, and nicely shaded, medium, Germanic scroll with floral bouquet highlights, bolsters with larger, chiseled, semi-relief shaded scroll with floral highlights. Bottom of action is marked “Suhler Waffenwerk Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in arched bands. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Monogram “R C W” is on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled, dark and dense European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over fully checkered, steel buttplate with trap holding accessory ghost ring peep sight with elevation and windage adjustment, that attaches to rear claw mount. Top surface of sight is engraved to match action. Slight Monte Carlo stock features approx 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line borders, chinstrap transition to butt, large swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and sling eye on toe line. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley type release, inlet horn tip, and “GM” logo on iron. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Rifle is equipped with orig Zeiss Zielklein 2.5 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in sweated-on claw mounts. Also included is a Stith 4X scope in custom claw rings with fine crosshair reticle. What appears to be original oak and leather case with brass corners and combination lock, has green canvas zippered outer cover with tan leather trim. Interior is lined in blue-green cloth with space for action, bbls and both scopes (partition has been removed to allow for later scope). Case contains a pair of snap caps made from old cartridges, 2-pc Parker Hale cleaning rod, mops and brushes, and the remnant of the Zeiss scope lens covers, along with brown leather wallets, one containing hook type sling swivels, and another containing spare mainsprings and firing pins in doeskin roll. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only slight silvering and some browning of blue on bbls, and with silvering of case colors on action, mostly around bottom from normal hand wear. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 95% of their orig blue, silvered only at tip of thumbpiece and edges of guard. Stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish, with a few scattered light handling marks, checkering with only the slightest wear. Bores are excellent, bright, with sharp rifling throughout. Zeiss scope has silvered on ocular bell, optics clear. Stith scope is near new, optics clear. Case leather is still light in color, darkening somewhat around edges, with a number of scuffs and marks on edges. Tips of straps are missing, as is handle. Outer cover is good with some stains and rubs, and some tears at corners, zipper is still operable. Interior cloth is very fine with some soiling and rubs, and light compressions from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. A truly fine, traditionally appointed, pre war Merkel, in arguably one of the best all-round American calibers of its day and today.   4-51578 MGM181 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3402

3403
$0.00

*MAHRHOLDT SIDE-PLATED EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 41/ 170. Cal. .348 Winchester/ 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 25-1/2″ Double rifle bbls have full length, raised, matted rib fitted with claw mount bases, and one standing, two folding leaf rear and ivory bead front sights. 27-1/2″ Shotgun bbls are fitted with slightly raised, concave, matted game rib. Both bbl sets are of Bohler Blitz steel, and are of chopper lump construction. Bbl flats are engine turned, and stamped with 1952 Ferlach proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with more proofs, calibers, and steel information. Loops are marked “I” and “II” corresponding to similar marks on forend irons. Sling eyes are screwed to bottom ribs. Coin finished, side-plated, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden crossbolt third fastener, gold-plated bushed strikers, slight side bolsters, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with nearly full coverage, very well cut, open, shaded, Germanic scroll. “Mahrholdt – Peterlongo” and “Innsbruck – Tyrol” are engraved in rectangles on trigger plate. Sideplates are relief carved with vignettes of game animals, suitable quarry for this rifle caliber; a bull and cow elk (European moose) in woodland setting, on left plate, with a large bear guarding fallen deer (its prey) on right. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and have matching scroll engraving. Monogram “JFD” is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Nicely stump figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Stock features point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and acanthus carved terminals at grip with a chinstrap transition to butt, which features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece. Each bbl set has its own long splinter ejector forend with Deeley release, and checkering matching theme of butt. Rifle bbl set: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.722. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.004 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Zeiss Diavari – C 1.5 – 4.5 scope with duplex reticle is in claw rings. Tan leather case with nickel-plated corners and hardware is lined in carmine felt. Case has spaces for gun, scope, and both sets of bbls, and contains 12 ga. and .348 snap caps made from old cartridge cases. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of what appears to be its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks and rubs on metal, and some light scratches, dents, and a few chips in varnish finish of stocks. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Rifle bores are excellent, sharp rifling throughout. There is slight wear on gold-plating of ejectors. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Scope has some minor light marks and scuffs in its exterior lacquer; optics bright and clear. Case leather is fine with a number of marks and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior felt is fine, lightly soiled, with a few areas rubbed through. 4-50424 MGM171 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3403

3404
$8,337.50

*UNUSUAL LIGHTWEIGHT DEEP CHISELED FRANZ SODIA HAMMER OVER-UNDER CAPE GUN WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN 24341. Cal. 20 ga (3″ Chambers) x 30-06. This neat, lightweight, hammer gun was most likely made around 1980, and has 23″ demi-bloc bbls with matted, full length rib cutaway at center to form quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rear portion is fitted with single standing leaf U-notch rear sight and claw scope bases. Gold bead front sight is in ramp. Rib is engraved “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH”. Bbls are stamped with Ferlach proofs, calibers, SN, and “BOHLER SUPER BLITZ”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Well sculpted, rounded, coin finished OU action with double Kersten bolt, is fitted with back action locks mounting low serpentine hammers. Action features bolstered sides and double triggers with front set. It is engraved with semi-relief oak leaves and acorns on bolsters and around fence. Balance of action and lockplates are engraved in low relief oak leaf pattern with stippled background. This work surrounds high relief game scenes depicting animals and birds suitable for this combination gun; a setter points a pair of pheasant on left side of action, with another flushing pheasant on left lockplate. A pair of hinds contemplate a roaring stag on right side of action, with a bounding roe buck on lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH”. Top lever, hammers, and steel trigger guard are also engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely mottled, stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over basket-weave pattern Pachmayr white line rifle pad. Stock features nicely shaped, fluted, Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, hogback comb, chinstrap transition butt to grip, checkering with carved acorns and oak leaves at its ends, grip cap with oval silver top engraved in monogram “PN”, along with a cartridge trap on toe line with spaces for four cartridges, engraved to match action with relief vignette of auerhahn. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.625, Bore restrictions: top -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.024. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Zeiss Diatal – Z 4 X 32 rail scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle, is fitted with claw bases. Tan leather Italian case with leather corners is lined in green felt, and has space for action, bbls and scope. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new with only the faintest of marks in both wood and metal. Appears possibly unfired. Scope has some minor scratches in lacquer. Optics are clear. Case is excellent. 4-50141 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3404

3405
$0.00

*FRANZ SODIA HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 15453. Cal. .300 H & H. 25-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length matted top rib cutaway at central portion forming quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion is fitted with one standing leaf rear sight and claw bases. Gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front base. A sling loop is installed on bottom bbl. Breech portion of bottom bbl is stamped with 1968 Ferlach proofs, caliber, retailer (Waffen Frankonia Wurzburg) and “BOHLER RASANT”. Coin finished, double Kersten, OU action features non-automatic safety, double triggers (front set), bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and hand detachable sidelocks, with hinged takedown pin on right sidelock. Action is engraved with shaded scroll and with oak leaf motif on reinforcing bolsters. Sidelocks are engraved with game scenes depicting a pair of hinds and bugling stag on left; and a sounder of hogs, three boars and a sow, in woodlands on right. Bottom of action has scene of roe buck rubbing antlers on sapling under “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH” in arched riband. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely dark streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measure 15″ over Pachmayr white line brown pad, and features Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, hogback comb, well cut point pattern checkering with two line border at grip, with a coin finished cartridge trap holding four cartridges (cover engraved with standing grizzly bear) on toe line, along with sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Leupold 1.5 – 5 X scope with duplex reticle is in 30mm claw rings with shims to fit 1″ scope tube. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all of their dull oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Scope has some light scratches on exterior. Optics are clear. 4-50136 MGM46 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3405

3406
$6,325.00

*FRANZ SODIA LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS.

SN 10060. Cal. 28 ga 2-3/4″ Chambers, and 30-30. 23-3/4″ Demi-bloc rifle bbls are fitted with solid, matted rib, with central portion cutaway framing quarter rib and front ramp. Rear portion has one standing leaf U-notch rear sight dovetailed through, and gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into ramped base. Central portion of rib is engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1960 Ferlach proofs with caliber and SN along with “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. 26″ 28-ga. Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised ventilated rib, also engraved with makers name, and are stamped with 1964 Ferlach proofs, and “BOHLER BLITZ”. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of both bbl sets. Each bbl set has its own 3-pc forend, rifle bbls have plain extractors, shotgun bbls with automatic ejectors. Coin finished, ogee curved back, boxlock, double Kersten bolted, OU action features automatic safety, double triggers (front set), reinforcing bolsters, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with well cut flourishes of medium, shaded scroll, and game scenes depicting bugling stag and hind on left side, with doe and raybuck scampering through meadow on right. Bottom of action has makers name in oval. Steel trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Well figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip, and sling loop on toe line. Grip cap has lozenge shaped silver inlay engraved “H B P”. Aforementioned three piece forends have Deeley releases. Rifle Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.548, bottom -.548. Bore restrictions: top -.020 (Full), bottom -.009 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.040, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its orig French gray, with some areas of rubbing and darkening. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain somewhat open and with a number of minor marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors on shotgun bbl are in time, but safety slide returns to “safe” position after each shot is fired (tension spring most likely needs attention). A very fine, well balanced combo. 4-50137 MGM51 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3406

3407
$2,012.50

*FRANZ SODIA HAMMER CAPE GUN WITH SCOPE.

SN 105. Cal. 16 ga. (2-1/2″ Chamber) x 22 High Power. 23-1/2″ Bbls with full length, matted rib are engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH” on area between claw mount bases. One standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Front sight is silver bead. An early Sodia logo (“S” under an eagle) is at rear portion of rib ahead of dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1935 Ferlach proofs. Shotgun bbl is stamped with 2010 London re-proofs for 16 ga. and 2-1/2″ chambers. Round bodied, coin finished action is fitted with back action peninsula sidelocks with short serpentine hammers. A folding peep sight is in top tang. Action is engraved with 30% coverage varying size scroll. Lockplates are engraved with a roe buck on left, rabbit on right, and “FRANZ SODIA” “IN FERLACH” around bases of hammers. Trigger guard has Sodia eagle logo on bow. Plain European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate and features fluted Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Waffen – Johannsen 4 X rail scope is fitted with claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. 16 ga bbl: Bore diameter: left-.663, Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Extra full) (4-1/2″ long choke). This long choke is known as a vena constricter choke to knowledgeable collectors. Minimum wall thickness: left -.030. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action and lockplates are a pleasing smooth silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering nicely re-cut. Shotgun bore is excellent. Rifle bore is slightly dark and frosted, strong rifling. Action is tight, put back on face with new hinge pin at time of London re-proof. Locks are crisp. Front trigger will not set. Scope is very fine with numerous marks in lacquer. Optics are clear. 4-50139 MGM55 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3407

3408
$5,175.00

*VERY UNUSUAL FRANZ SODIA DUAL CALIBER KICKSPANNER ACTION OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 8583. Cal. 22 Hornet over 6.5 x 57 R. This neat dual caliber over under rifle has top flat sided 22 Hornet bbl with integrally milled matted rib. Central portion is cutaway leaving high quarter rib and front sight ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with claw mount bases, and single standing rear sight blade. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1959 Ferlach proofs, SN, and caliber, as well as “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Top bbl at rear portion either side of quarter rib, is engraved “Waffen Frankonia Wurzburg” and “Franz Sodia Ferlach”. Case hardened, scallop-backed, double Kersten, Kickspanner OU action has large thumb actuated cocking slide on top tang, and features bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (both set). Action is relatively plain with only small flourishes of scroll and a few floral highlights. Makers name is in oval on trigger plate. Lightly streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over thin, black pad, and features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, as well as skip line point pattern checkering at grip. Matching 3-pc forend has typical Deeley release. Hensoldt Diatal 6 X 42 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts, rear mount with windage adjustment. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig muted case hardening color, mostly a bright silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with some minor light scratches and marks. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set triggers work. A very interesting Ferlach rifle. 4-50135 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3408

3409
$3,450.00

*FERLACH GUILD BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER COMBINATION RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH ZEISS SCOPE.

SN 23143. Cal. 16 ga (with 2-3/4″ chambers) over 7 x 65R. This well made gun with no makers name, and with Ferlach proofs, has 23-5/8″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with full length, matted rib cutaway at central area forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rear portion is fitted with scope bases for Q-D mount, along with a flip-up U-notch rear sight. Side of front bbl is engraved “FERLACH”. Top bbl is made of Bohler Blitz steel, and rifle bbl is of Bohler Spezial steel. Coin finished, scallop-backed, Blitz action has double Kersten bolt, automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Bolsters and top of fence are deeply carved with acorns and oak leaves, remainder of action has nearly full coverage of large, shaded scroll. A deeply chiseled roaring stag is on front portion of trigger plate. Steel trigger guard is scroll engraved. Strikingly fiddle figured and broadly streaked, dark European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over black open-sided pad. Stock features swept Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece, hogback comb, chinstrap transition to grip, and point pattern checkering. A sling loop is on toe line matching that on bottom of bbl. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Zeiss DIAVARI – Z 2.5 – 10 X 52 rail scope is in special Recknagel Q-D mounts. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finish on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks and light scratches, mostly on buttstock. Coin finish of action is somewhat darkened. Gold plating on triggers is thinning slightly. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-49735 MGM53 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3409

3410
$7,475.00

*KRIEGHOFF ULM PRIMUS DETACHABLE SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS AND ZEISS SCOPE.

SN 70169. Cal. 20 ga/ .243 Winchester and 20 ga. with 3″ chambers. Both mono-bloc bbl sets are 25″ long. Combination bbls have full length, matted rib mounted with claw bases, and flip-up U-notch rear sight. Square bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Bottoms of mono-blocs and bbls are stamped with Ulm proofs and calibers. Bottom rifle bbl is of Krupp – Special Laufstahl and top bbl is of Bohler Antinit steel. Shotgun bbl set has matted, full length, ventilated rib. Both bbls are of Bohler Spezial steel. Both mono-blocs are engraved with well cut, large, shaded scroll. Coin finished, double Kersten action with hand detachable sidelocks with gold-plated internals, features non-automatic safety (S engraved), pin type cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage of well cut, large, shaded scroll, which is of somewhat higher relief on bolsters, and frames vignettes of game birds; a group of pheasants and partridge are in open woodlands on left side, and four ducks erupt from small woodland pond on right. Bottom of action is engraved “KRIEGHOFF ULM – PRIMUS”. Blued steel trigger guard is engraved to match action. Nicely fiddle figured, lightly streaked, red-toned European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over black KICK-EEZ pad. Skip line point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend with Deeley type release fits both bbl sets. Combo bbls: Bore diameter: top -.624. Bore restrictions: top -.016 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.626, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.016 (Mod), bottom -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Zeiss DIAVARI – D 1.5 – 6X rail scope with heavy post duplex reticle is fitted with claw mounts, and has plastic lens cover. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, showing little evidence of use, with only a few minor marks and light scratches in wood. Metal has a few minor light marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Scope is excellent. Optics clear. This model was discontinued by Kriefhoff in 1991. The last manufacturers suggested retail for this combination gun without extra bbls or scope was over $22,000.00. 4-49734 MGM52 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3410

3411
$8,050.00

*KRIEGHOFF HUBERTUS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE.

SN 020372. Cal. 6.5 x 57R, 30-06, 9.3 x 74R. 23-5/8″ Bbls are each fitted with quarter rib having one standing leaf rear sight, and mounts for Recknagel “ERAMATIC” quick detachable scope rings. Bbls also have banded-on sling eyes and front sight ramps with square, bronze beads, and are marked with Krieghoff name and address and warnings. 30-06 and 9.3 Bbls are round. 6.5 Bbl is octagon. Each bbl set has caliber stamped in milled out portion of left rear lump, which is also marked “KRIEGHOFF ULM” and with SNs. Each bbl set has its own schnabeled forend with Deeley latch, marked for caliber in bbl channel. Lightweight, coin finished action is fitted with Krieghoff’s unique “Kickspanner” action with large cocking/ safety slide on top tang. Rifle is absolutely safe and uncocked when slide is in the “safe” position. Once thumbpiece is pushed forward action is cocked, and remains “live” and cocked by opening the action, through repetitive shots, until thumb slide is released back into “safe” position. Action is engraved with cleanly cut, tasteful sprays of large, shaded, open scroll. Bottom of action is marked “KRIEGHOFF HUBERTUS”. Trigger is “set”. Well figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over thin, black pad. A sling eye is on toe line. Point pattern checkering is at grip. There is a silver colored oval depicting standing grizzly bear, with what looks like a hallmark on bottom rock. Aforementioned forends match well. 9.3 x 74R BBL set: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. 30-06 BBL set: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight with scope: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. 6.5 x 57R BBL set: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Zeiss DIATAL – ZA 8 X 56 scope with heavy post and crosshair duplex reticle is in Recknagel ERAMATIC mount which fits 30-06 bbl. Two other ERAMATIC base/ ring sets without scopes are also with the rifle. Makers tan leather case with two combination locks, is lined in green cloth, has Krieghoff leather label stitched into lid, and has space for action, three bbl sets, scope, and both spare mounts. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Wood and metal retain essentially all their orig finishes, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Set trigger works. Scope has some marks in exterior lacquer from another mount, and with some scratches and minor chipping on ocular bell. Optics are excellent. Case leather is excellent, with a few minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth shows marks from contact with gun and bbls. Partitions have been rearranged, and there’s some glue in cloth. A fast handling, well balanced rifle, ideal for a one gun worldwide hunter. Last manufacturer’s retail for this combo would be well in excess of $16,000.00. 4-50171 MGM43 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3411

3412
$7,475.00

*FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS AND TRIJICON SCOPE.

SN 21698. Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 23-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding single standing express sight. Rib has been overlaid by Ruger quarter rib. Front ramp matching quarter rib holds silver bead front sight. Top bbl is engraved “Made in Belgium” and “Atlanta – Outfitters – Georgia”. Mono-bloc is stamped with Belgian proofs and AF crowned mark (A Francotte). 28″ Mono-bloc Shotgun bbls are fitted with low, ventilated rib, with same marks on top bbl as on rifle bbls, rib engraved “Transforme par A. Francotte”. Case hardened, Browning type, boxlock, OU action features single selective trigger. Action has been engraved with well cut, large scroll surrounding inlaid gold heads of various high relief western game; a mountain goat on left, big horn sheep on right, and mule deer on bottom of action. Nicely marbled, stump figured European walnut square knob, long tang buttstock measures 14″ over brown Decelerator pad. Stock features nicely shaped drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a large, black, vinyl covered, foam comb raiser. Matching three piece ejector forend has Browning type latch. Trijicon 1 – 4 X 24 scope is in detachable mounts, adapted to Ruger base. Rifle bbls: Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.613, bottom -.612. Bore restrictions: top -.030 (Full), bottom -.013 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Rifle is accompanied by Holland & Holland embossed ABS case with combination lock, with foam liner. PROVENANCE: Instruction booklets for Trijicon scope. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining most of its custom finishes. Bbls have a few minor marks in their fine rust blue finish. Case hardening of action has been polished back to give fine silver background to gold inlays. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action tight. ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Scope is excellent, near new. Case is lightly scuffed. Interior foam has some tears. 4-50976 MGM56 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3412

3413
$4,887.50

*FRANZ SODIA SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 23173. Cal 30-06. 26″ Mono-bloc bbls are engraved “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH” on portion of top rib between claw mount bases. Rib is also fitted with one standing leaf rear sight. Central portion of rib is swamped toward muzzle forming front sight base, which is fitted with bronze bead. Mono-bloc and bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1980 Ferlach proofs, SN, caliber, and “BOHLER RASANT”. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock, double Kersten action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action and sideplates are engraved with traditional open scrolled acanthus framing vignettes of game suitable for this caliber; two hinds run through woodlands with bellowing stag in background on left side. Right side depicts a pair of roe deer does with buck in open meadow background; a grizzly bear roars while stepping over a log on bottom of action. Trigger plate is engraved “FRANZ SODIA FERLACH”. Monogram “SS” is gold inlaid on central scroll flanked oval on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully stump figured, dark, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over brown Franz Sodia white line pad. Stock features fluted right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, hogback comb, sling eyes, and checkering at grip with nicely carved acorn and oak leaf motif at either end. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Forend iron internals are engine turned. Rifle is accompanied by fancy “Pathfinder” sling with tooled leather shoulder pad, and hand detachable swivels. Kahles Hellia – Super 4 X scope with three heavy post and crosshair reticle is in soldered-on claw rings. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new. Blued parts have only a few minor marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Grip of trigger guard is very slightly silvered. Wood has only a few light scratches in its orig dull oil finish. There is an incipient crack in forend behind latch escutcheon. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Rifle has been shot very little. Sling is good, but with tie strap securing front loop to swivel. Scope has some flecking in blue of tube, and a number of small chips and roughness to lacquer of ocular bell. Optics are clear. 4-49733 MGM44 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3413

3414
$5,750.00

*COLT SAUER MODEL 3000 DRILLING.

SN GG6000. Cal. 12 x 12 x 30-06. 25″ Bbls are marked with Colt / Sauer information, model and steel information on tops of bbls, fitted with full length matted rib with pop-up U-notch rear sight. Bbl flats are stamped with German proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers and 30-06. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action features rifle/ shotgun selector button on tang, Greener type side safety, pin type cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with light flourishes of scroll surrounding Colt / Sauer logo on trigger plate, with game scenes of bounding deer in woodland on left, and bugling stag walking in woods on right side of action. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Sauer marked black white line pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Sling swivels are attached to bottom bbl, and at toe line. One piece beavertail forend has Deeley release. Drilling comes with “Levy’s” brown leather sling with black suede lining. Bore diameter: left-.719, right -.719. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (IMod), right -.013 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, and action nearly all of its orig coin finish. Stocks retain most of what is likely their orig finish with considerable oil rubbed over. Some oil is in checkering which is slightly worn. All bores are excellent. Action is tight. Sling is fine. 4-49731 MGM48 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3414

3415
$2,300.00

*FRANZ SODIA BLITZ ACTION DRILLING.

SN 4210. Cal. 12 x 12 x .257 Roberts. 24-1/2″ Bbls with full length matted rib engraved “Franz Sodia Ferlach”, have pop-up V-notch rear sight and gold bead front. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with 1953 Ferlach proofs, calibers, SN, and “BOHLER SPEZIAL”. Coin finished scallop-backed Blitz action features rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang, Greener type side safety, bushed strikers, hidden crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolster, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with well cut Germanic shaded scroll, and well done game scenes with a roe buck and doe bounding through open meadow on left, a setter flushing a trio of partridge on right, and a pair of ducks winging over marsh on bottom. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with “MADE IN AUSTRIA” on grip, has gold inlaid oval monogram, “JHP” on bow. Nicely fiddle figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with right hand shadow line cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip, measures 14-1/8″ over black white line pad. A sling loop is on toe line matching that soldered to bottom of bbl. Matching rounded splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but is most likely a fine quality older rust blue. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, somewhat darkened from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what is most likely an older oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Set trigger works. A well made fairly lightweight drilling in an unusual but highly regarded caliber. 4-49732 MGM49 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3415

3416
$6,490.00

*L. BOROVNIK BLITZ ACTION BOCK DRILLING WITH SCOPE.

SN 40.416. Cal. 16 ga. (2-1/2″ Chamber) x 6.5x57R x 22 LR. 23-1/2″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with full length, matted rib with central portion swamped to create quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rear portion is fitted with claw mount bases, and one standing, one folding leaf rear sight. 22 Long rifle bbl is installed on right side of bbl set. Bbls are stamped with 1953 Ferlach proofs, and with calibers, SN, and steel type (Bohler Blitz). Coin finished, scallop-backed, Blitz OU action with double Kersten bolt, features rifle selector on top tang, Greener side safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of shaded scroll, and line borders surrounding game scenes; a bugling stag on left, and chamois in mountainous setting on right. Fence and bolsters are engraved with semi-relief, open scrolled acanthus. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over black Pachmayr white line rifle pad, and features right hand Tyrolean cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Unmarked German 4 X rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts. 16 ga. Bore diameter: .663. Bore restriction: .013 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .035. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% of their orig blue, silvered at muzzles and on right side of breech, with a number of light marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, somewhat darkened. Top lever and trigger guard are slightly silvered. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, grain slightly open, checkering slightly worn. Small shamrock stamps are on side panels of butt. Bores are excellent. A trigger shoe has been added to rear trigger. Scope has a number of scratches in outer lacquer. Optics clear. 4-49737 MGM58 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3416

3417
$31,625.00

*RACY 22 HORNET S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 60971. Cal. 22 Hornet. Nicely struck 25-1/2″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with high, file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with gold lines and numbers for 50, 75, and 100 yards. Bronze bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight is in matching ramp base. Rear portion of left bbl is gold inlaid “S. LUCCHINI – ITALY”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs along with SN, caliber, and “CAT. 12678”. Coin finished, bolstered, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), long top strap extending over comb, Purdey type hidden third fastener, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage striking, semi-relief, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights. This fine work extends to trigger guard and trap grip cap, and is signed by “L. Sabatti” on trigger plate. Importers name and address are in light electric pencil beside front trigger. Water table is marked for caliber, with SN and Lucchini logo. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ to skip-line checkered wood butt, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 28 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C P C” in script. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Tan leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, and has black leather gold embossed Lucchini label in lid, and contains ring box holding spare front sight, and a copy of target shot with RWS ammunition, showing two holes a little over 1/2″ apart in central aiming ring. Current replacement value of this gun is approximately $70,000. CONDITION: Excellent, near new except for a couple of scuffs and marks in wood, most noticeably a 1″ x 2″ scuffed area on right side of butt, and a 3/8″ sharp dent in left side of forearm in checkering. Metal for the most part is near new, with a couple of minor marks on quarter rib and top of left bbl. Bores are excellent. Mechanics crisp. Case leather is excellent, with some light scuffs and pen marks. Interior cloth is excellent but rubbed through at one end by rib extension, and some slight soiling on partitions from contact with action. Two partitions in front of action area are split. 4-49553 MGM8 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 3417

3418
$17,250.00

*BERETTA MODEL SS06 .458 OVER-UNDER EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN C11352B. Cal. .458 Winchester Magnum. 24-3/8″ Mono-bloc bbls with full length rib cutaway at center to form quarter rib and front ramp, is matted on top. Rear portion of rib is fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and bead front sight. Top bbl is engraved “P. Beretta ITALY” on left side of rib, and with “Beretta USA CORP., ACKK, MD.” on right. Top right of mono-bloc is engraved “CAT. 3787” top left, with caliber. Mono-bloc and bbls are stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SN. A long sling eye is soldered to bottom bbl. Robust, case hardened, Beretta low profile, OU sidelock action is fitted with non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with vine borders. “P. Beretta” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “P. Beretta GARDONE V. T.” and “EXPRESS”. Double beaded trigger guard has SN at grip, which extends to case hardened, steel trap grip cap. Beautifully marbled, somewhat burl figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown Old English pad, and features right hand classic cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with line border at grip, and a sling eye on toe line helping to secure a case hardened cartridge trap, with space for three cartridges. One piece matching forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new. Only a few minor light marks are in wood or metal. Bores are excellent. Appears essentially unfired since proof. There are numerous assembly and disassembly marks on mono-bloc. Mechanically crisp. Front sight bead is broken off. Current suggested retail for this rifle is $75,000.00. 4-49551 MGM45 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3418

3419
$2,530.00

*V. BERNADELLI MODEL 2000 BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 033143. Cal. 8 x 57 JRS. 23-5/8″ Mono-bloc bbls are mounted with raised, flat, matted, quarter rib mounting single leaf U-notch rear sight. Rib is cut away toward muzzle until forming front sight base. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs. Deep OU action is coin finished and features non-automatic safety and double triggers (front set). Action is laser engraved with fine scroll. “V. BERNADELLI” and address is stamped on bbl mono-bloc and engraved on sides of action. Trigger plate is marked “Express 2000″. Plain European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over composition buttplate and features side panels, point pattern checkering, Tyrolean type right hand cheekpiece, hogback comb, and a vacant silver shield on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/18″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8”. Blue ABS case with two combination locks is lined with burgundy foam and contains orig wrapping tissue, and warranty card. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired, except for proof, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent, with some interior scuffs. 4-50142 MGM42 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3419

3420
$1,265.00

*MARTINI TYPE GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE BY WILHELM FRIEDLEIN.

SN 2563. Cal. 8.15 x 46R. 30-1/2″ Fluted octagon bbl is inlaid in silver “Wilh. Friedlein, Stockheim I/O D W” on top flat. V-notch rear sight with elevation adjustment is mounted on top dovetail. Small bead front sight is in ramp with windage adjustment. Martini type, case hardened action with double set triggers and removable trigger group has fancy spurred trigger guard. A windage and elevation adjustable diopter sight is mounted in block on top tang. Action is engraved with nicely cut, large, open, scrolled acanthus. Relatively plain, but fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-1/8″ over Schuetzen style, heavy iron buttplate, and features high pointed comb and large Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are carved in well done acanthus motif. Forend attaches to bbl with side nail through oval German silver escutcheons, and tip is carved with dogs head having glass eyes, and acanthus transition to body of forend. Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with spots of oxidation, blue is thinning overall. Action retains most of its case hardening color. Stocks appears to have most of their orig oil finish. Sights appear to be original to rifle. Side panels of buttstock have been cracked through and repaired by transverse screw through tear-shaped steel escutcheons. Bore is excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout. This relatively complete target rifle should make a great shooter. 4-50168 MGM57 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3420

3421
$1,150.00
Revised: 3/7/2014

Please Note: Someone has contacted us to inform us that this gun could be an unmarked Haenel Model 1909.

UNUSUAL UNMARKED MANNLICHER PROTOTYPE (?) SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 26739. Cal. 9 x 57. High quality, unmarked, but obviously factory made, sporting rifle using Mannlicher action, has 23-1/2″ tapered round bbl fitted with sleeved-on block for one standing, one folding leaf U-notch rear sight, sling loop, and short ramped front sight base, which is fitted with silver bead. Removed from stock, bbl and action show German imperial proofs, and bottom of bbl is stamped with SN 26739. Mannlicher action has long bolt stop, and sidewall with thumb cut. Bolt is fitted with unusual commercial type pear-shaped turned down knob. Cocking piece has flat gas deflecting shield. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate and articulating beautifully made cartridge follower, has push button release detent to left of trigger guard bow, and is fitted with double set triggers. Classically shaped, light colored, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut stock features side panels, round knob pistol grip, swept right hand cheekpiece, schnabeled forend tip, and sling loop matching that on bbl. Stock measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with widow’s peak, and features point pattern checkering at grip with broad mullered borders. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 90% orig blue with some silvering of high edges, some freckling and flaking of finish on trigger guard bow and floorplate. Stock retains most of its orig glossy oil finish, with numerous light marks and scratches. Area around buttplate is discolored from moisture. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action and set triggers are crisp. Neat and very rare. 4-50177 MGM26 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 3421

3422
$11,500.00

*MERKEL MODEL 303 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 46496. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″, 29″ and 30″ Bbls differ not only in length, but degree of choke, with 28″ bbls being open, 29″ bbls being IC and mod, and 30″ being full and full. All bbl sets are of demi-bloc construction, and have matted, ventilated ribs with two ivory beads. Breech areas are engraved with deep, shaded, open scroll and marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left sides, and “W. Glaser – Waffen, Zurich” (retailer) on right sides. Bottom bbls are stamped with 1957 German nitro proofs, SNs and “BOHLER ANTINIT”. All three bbls share one forend. Coin finished, double Kersten, hand detachable sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll. “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” is in arched riband on bottom. Lockplates have more of this fine scroll surrounding game scenes; a Labrador retrieving mallard in foreground while five of his compatriots take flight over a marsh, on left. An eagle stooping upon a pair of flushing pheasants is on right. Camouflaged lock detaching pin cover is on right side. Well streaked European walnut full engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching bottom piece of 3-pc forends is fitted with ejectors and has Deeley type release. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002 (Flare), bottom -.006 (Flare). Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 29″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (Mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Full), bottom -.027 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.048, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan oak and leather case with plated brass corners and hardware, is lined in green felt, with compartments for action and all three sets of bbls. Case contains a round plated oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-blue over some light pitting. Other bbls have nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue with some light marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, and has been lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather has been re-polished over a number of scuffs and marks, with a few subsequent marks. Interior cloth is excellent. Action area has been re-blocked and covered with different colored felt. 4-51577 MGM185 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3422

3423
$9,200.00

*FINE LATE WAR PRODUCTION RELIEF ENGRAVED MERKEL OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27529. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side of breech section, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. Outline of breech section is engraved with spruce boughs and cones. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN, steel information, and May of 1944 German nitro proofs. Coin finished, double Kersten, side-plated Blitz over under action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), pin type cocking indicators on sides, reinforcing bolsters, and orig single selective trigger with selector on right side marked “O” and “U”. Action is engraved with semi-relief spruce boughs and cones at nearly full coverage, which surround very well done high relief game scenes in nicely detailed backgrounds, which extend onto false sideplates; an auerhahn calls from the limb of a gnarled old tree with Alps in background, while three hens are nestled on the foreground of left side. A trio of hares scamper across an open meadow on right. Reinforcing bolsters are fully relief engraved with a continuation of the spruce bough and cone motif, which extends in semi-relief over top of action onto top lever and trigger guard, which has SN at grip. Extremely fine, intricately marbled, dark European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over bead embossed horn buttplate with Merkel logo toward bottom. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line, and left side of stock has classic small shadow line cheekpiece. Matching 3-pc forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.052 (Extra full), bottom -.050 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan leather case with brass corners is lined in green felt, with black leather Abercrombie & Fitch label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all orig factory finishes, both wood and metal, most notably, some fairly deep knocks on forend. Blue of trigger guard is silvering on sharp edges of bow, top lever slightly at thumbpiece. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger will not set up for second shot, undoubtedly due to congealed oil, as this gun has obviously been in storage, and unfired, for a very long time. Relatively new case has a number of scuffs on exterior. Interior cloth is good, with some soiling. A pleasingly appointed high grade Merkel. 4-51579 MGM184 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3423

3424
$8,912.50

*FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL SIDE-PLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27762. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Demi-bloc bbls with solid, matted rib, are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side of breech section, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. This area is also embellished with open, shaded, scrolled thistles. Bottom bbl is stamped with “943” date mark and German nitro proofs, as well as SN, gauge, and “BOHLER STAHL”. Merkel logo is on bottom of bbl and left side of rear lump. An eagle over “M” proof with initials “L K.” is stamped on the left side of top bbl. A sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Coin finished, double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (S engraved), reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators on sides and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded scrolled thistles and leaves. This theme is repeated on bolsters, except in high relief. On sideplates these thistles surround game scenes carved in high relief with well detailed backgrounds; a setter flushes a pheasant while another two escape on ground on left side. Right side depicts scene of ducks taking off and landing at waters edge, as a pair of grazing does look on. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk Gebruder Merkel Suhl” in arched riband. Blued top lever and trigger guard continue the thistle theme. SN is at grip. Darkly marbled European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered horn buttplate with Merkel logo toward bottom. Stock also features well cut point pattern checkering with line border, and classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A sling loop matching that on bbl, is on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.057 (Extra full), bottom -.050 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.028, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan leather case with brass corners and plated brass sliding lock, is lined in green felt, and has black leather A & F label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in all finishes, wood and metal. Coin finish of action is somewhat darkened from accumulated oil. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger will not articulate due to hardened oil. Relatively new case is excellent, with some rubs and scuffs. An exceptional, high condition, highly embellished Merkel. 4-51580 MGM183 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3424

3425
$17,250.00

*KRIEGHOFF K80 BAVARIA GRADE SKEET FIVE BARREL SET WITH TWO CASES BY HUEY.

SN 12303. Cal. 12 ga./ 12 ga./ 20 ga./ 28 ga./ .410. The two 12 ga. bbls have 2-3/4″ chambers, one with broadway style rib the other with standard ventilated rib. 20 ga. with 3″ chambers. 28 ga. with 3″ chambers, and .410 with 3″ chambers. All bbl sets are 28″ long, with ventilated ribs, and marked “BOHLER LAUFSTAHL”. All bbls have importers name on left side of bottom bbl, and are choked skeet and skeet. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with SNs and “SHOTGUNS OF ULM”. Both 12 ga. bbls are ported on both sides of bottom bbl. Coin finished K 80 action features blocked out safety, and selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “Bavaria” style with well cut, large and medium scroll, framing vignettes of birds on each side; an eagle swoops upon a hapless pheasant while his partner escapes on left side of action, and a trio of ducks flush from marsh on right. Bottom of action is marked “K 80 SHOTGUNS OF ULM” and “Ulm W Germany”. Spectacular dark marbled and flame figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black Decelerator pad with spring recoil reducer. Stock also features adjustable comb, right hand palm swell, and nicely cut borderless point pattern checkering. Full one piece matching forend has Deeley type release. 12 ga. with broadway style rib: Weight:8 lbs 15 oz. 12 ga. with standard ventilated rib: 8 lbs. 13 oz. 20 ga.: 8 lbs. 14 oz. 28 ga.: 8 lbs. 14oz. 410: 8 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Best quality Huey oak and leather motor cases with canvas leather trimmed outer covers are numbered “1356” and “1357”. Cases are of russet leather with brass corners. Interiors are lined in green suede. Case for action and broadway style rib bbls contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, chamber brush, and oil bottle. Second case contains four skeet bbls with lift-out tray holding 12 and 20 ga. bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing, mostly of 12 ga. bbls. There are only a few light minor marks on metal, and some rubs and light scratches on stocks. Cases are excellent, near new. Accessories show some tarnish. An exceptional, well matched, skeet set. This set was discontinued in 1999, at that time suggested retail was over $22,000.00. 4-50979 MGM77 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3425

3426
$9,200.00

*KRIEGHOFF K80 BAVARIA GRADE TRAP GUN.

SN 12303-T. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls with ramped, flat, matted, ventilated top rib, and no side ribs, is marked “BOHLER – LAUFSTAHL” on left side of top bbl. Bottom bbl is stamped with importers mark. Left side of mono-bloc is stamped with chamber length and chokes. Coin finished action featuring blocked out immovable target safety and single selective trigger, is engraved with well cut, large scroll surrounding game scenes on each side; pheasants being attacked by hawk on left, and trail of ducks on right. Bottom of action is marked “K 80” and “SHOTGUNS OF ULM”. Beautifully marbled and stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad, and features double palm swell grip. Grip is nicely checkered and has carved acanthus borders. Side panels are also checkered and continue this theme. Carvings have been darkened for further relief. Schnabeled one piece forend has point pattern checkering and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.734, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (I Mod), bottom -.015 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks visible on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. A good looking example of one of these desirable competition guns. 4-50980 MGM37 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3426

3427
$5,462.50

*BLASER F3 COMPETITION SPORTING GUN WITH CASE.

SN FR005360. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls, with eight Briley Extended choke tubes, are fitted with high, raised, floating, ventilated rib. Blaser USA information is on top of mono-bloc. Black finished action fitted with single selective trigger, has “F 3” in gold on each side, bottom is marked “Blaser”. Nicely marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black KICK-EEZ pad. Stock features adjustable comb and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching schnabeled 1-pc forend has an Anson type release. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun is accompanied by its black ABS Blaser marked case with dual combination locks, lined in dark blue velvet. Case contains aforementioned choke tubes, installation wrench, a Pachmayr Decelerator slip-on pad, and cigar tin containing bbl weights and tools, etc. Case also contains socks for bbls and action. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few light marks in wood finish. Case is excellent. 4-51015 MGM102 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3427

3428
$10,925.00

*20 GAUGE OBILTSCHNIG ENGRAVED LUDWIG BOROVNIK DETACHABLE SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 40.5409. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised solid rib engraved “LUD. BOROVNIK – FERLACH” on top. Breech end of top bbl has inlaid gold line borders and sprays of medium shaded scroll. Bottom bbl is stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs, SN, and importers name and address (J. J. Perodeau). Coin finished double Kersten action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, H & H style detachable locks, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage medium shaded scroll with gold inlaid acanthus highlights. Bottom of action has “LUDWIG BOROVNIK FERLACH AUSTRIA” gold inlaid in oval. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over thin brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A gold oval relief engraved “J P” is at rear of toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has engine turned iron and Deeley release. Engravers last name (Obiltschnig) is on left side of iron. Bore diameter: top -.615, bottom -.615. Bore restrictions: top -.022 (Full), bottom -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. Nice quality leather case with stitched leather trim and two combination locks, has green canvas tan leather trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in dark brown velvet with leather Borovnik label in lid. Partitions have leather tops. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, with only a few light, minor marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some scuffs in leather, and slight discoloration to outer cover. 4-50307 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3428

3429
$6,325.00

*28 GAUGE JOHANN MITSCHELITSCH SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 41 470. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls with raised, ventilated rib engraved “Made in Austria”, are stamped with 1956 Ferlach proofs on breech portion of bottom bbl. Coin finished, sideplated, double Kersten OU action features single selective trigger, bushed strikers, and reinforcing bolsters. Action is engraved with various sizes of well cut, shaded scroll framing vignettes of game birds on each lockplate; a quattro of ducks cavort in a marsh on left side, and four pheasants are in various poses in open woodlands on right. Mitschelitsch’s name does not appear on this well made gun, but his logo is stamped on breech face and bottom bbl. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Broad marbled European walnut horn sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over brown Old English pad. Point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders is at grip. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.543, bottom -.542. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Minimum wall thickness: top-.027, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Brown vinyl Browning case is lined in dark brown faux fur and contains plastic box with three Briley choke tubes and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, thinning to brown, with some marks. Action retains nearly all of its orig French gray, darkened somewhat. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous minor marks, some oil added to butt with addition of new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 4-50140 MGM39 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3429

3430
$4,500.00

*FINELY ENGRAVED WAFFEN – DSCHULNIGG SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 40-1308. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls with matted, concave game rib, are engraved “Made in Austria” and “Waffen – Dschulnigg – Salzburg” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs with date of 1959. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with gauge and chamber information, provisional proofs, and “BOHLER – BLITZ – STAHL”. Coin finished, sideplated, boxlock action features single selective trigger, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and bolstered sides. Action is engraved with very well cut, classic, Germanic, open, scrolled acanthus framing game scenes with relief gold inlaid mammals and birds in well detailed backgrounds; a pointer points a flushing pheasant on left side of action, and a wily fox stocks a rising duck on right. A rabbit scampers across trigger plate, and a snipe settles into a marsh on trigger guard bow. Central points of acanthus leaves have been polished bright to accentuate depth of scroll. Very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders is at grip. Long, beavertail, ejector forend has matching engraving and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.715, right -.716. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.004 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Oak and leather English style case by Nick Makinson, with brass corners and brass rectangle on lid engraved “W F Willson” has red canvas outer cover with Nick Makinson label. Case is lined in burgundy cloth. Partitions have oak accents on tops, and a number of accessories are French fitted including, horn handled turnscrews, snap caps, round English oil bottle, a 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod under bbl recess, and mop, jag, and brush in a covered compartment, along with the key. CONDITION: Excellent.retaining nearly all orig blue on bbls, with a few minor light scuffs and marks. Action retains essentially all of its fine French gray finish, with some oil discoloration where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be an old oil refinish, with some light subsequent marks. Beads behind lockplates have incipient cracks. Horn grip cap and buttplate are excellent, shiny, but with some light checks. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Dark case leather is excellent, brass fixtures slightly tarnished. Straps and handle are very fine. Lock retaining loops are missing. Interior cloth is excellent with some minor soiling from contact with breech ends of bbls. Accessories are excellent, near new. Horn handles of turnscrews have some slight checks. 4-50837 MGM36 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3430

3431
$3,795.00

*JOHANN MICHELITSCH FERLACH MODEL 25E SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 41619. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, ventilated, matted rib engraved “Made in Austria”. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1958 Ferlach proofs, SN, and Michelitsch logo. Coin finished, sidelock, double Kersten action features side bolsters, non-automatic safety, and Miller single selective trigger, with selector in front of trigger. Action is engraved with flourishes of well cut, medium, shaded scroll surrounding interesting vignettes of game birds on sideplates; a trio of long necked waterfowl erupt from marsh on left lock, and a trio of pheasants are at rest in wooded area on right. Bottom of action is engraved “JOH. MICHELITSCH FERLACH AUSTRIA MOD. 25E” in long riband through scroll. Finely flame figured and nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb, measures 14-1/2″ over black KICK-EEZ pad with two 1/4″ leather spacers. Point pattern checkering with broad, flat, mullered borders is at grip. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.714, bottom -.715. Bore restrictions: top -.037 (Full), bottom -.036 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: top-.037, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at rear of Monte comb: 1-5/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% of what appears to be orig blue, thinning overall. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, somewhat darkened overall. Top lever and trigger guard are considerably silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with several minor marks. Butt portion possibly re-oil finished with installation of new pad. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Miller trigger works. 4-50138 MGM38 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3431

3432
$1,150.00

UNUSUAL HURBERTUS TRIGGER PLATE GRIP SAFETY HAMMERLESS GAME GUN RETAILED BY K. BADER.

SN 911. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 31-1/2″ Fine Damascus bbls are silver inlaid “K. Bader in Oschersleben” on matted, concave game rib. Silver bands are inlaid at breech ends surmounted by fine scroll and geometric silver inlays. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German black powder proofs, bottom of left bbl with SN. Horn covered forward lever, Jones type double lug action, features unusual Hubertus hammerless system with grip type safety for cocking. Pin type cocking indicators are on top of action. Cocking/ safety lever is held by detent at rear. Trigger plate is stamped with imperial eagle and “DRP 7812” (?). Action is very finely engraved with large, open, shaded, scrolled acanthus outlining vignettes of hunting dogs on left, and family group of roe deer on right. Top of action depicts scene of St. Hubertus and his stag. “Hubertus Gewehr” is in arched riband under scene. Lightly streaked European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and nearly full coverage of checkering at grip. Forend is permanently hinged to action. Bbls fasten with side nail through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.677, right -.675. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.030 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig Damascus finish with evidence of cleaning. Action appears to be coin finished, and is relatively bright. Stocks retain what appears to be a considerable amount of their orig finish, with some oil rubbed in, checkering worn and dirty. Horn parts are fine with some slight chipping and very minor insect damage. Bores are good, fairly shiny, with some minor pitting and frosting. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. 4-48676 MGM69 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3432

3433
$1,610.00

*NICE QUALITY 20 BORE AUSTRIAN BOXLOCK GAME GUN RETAILED BY O. ROEDL KOMOTAU.

SN 1620.38. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25-5/8″ Dovetailed bbls have retailers name on raised, concave, matted rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Bohler Blitz – Stahl”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1938 Ferlach nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls have choke information. A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Petite boxlock scallop-backed action features automatic safety, side clips, double triggers, and hidden crossbolt third fastener. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut medium to small scroll highlighting vignettes of small game, all likely quarry for this well built little shotgun; a pair of rabbits are on left side, and a group of pigeons are on right. A duck is nicely rendered on trigger plate with mountains in background, and a snipe is on trigger guard bow. Details of all the game scenes are highlighted by burnishing to silver through case hardening color. Nicely marbled European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Pachmayr white line pad, and features nicely shaped shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering at grip with deeply mullered borders. Matching full checkered splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.026 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their fine orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, and with a few minor marks and flecks. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, light in color toward butt, where refinished after installation of pad. Checkering is very slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A light and lively Austrian double. 4-50598 MGM24 (1,400-2,000) – Lot 3433

3436
$9,775.00

*BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 25183. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbl is fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib with two ivory beads, and is gold inlaid on either side of rib, “Charles Daly” and “Regent Diamond Quality”. On either side of rib there are also Witten steel logos, and exceptionally well sculpted medium relief open shaded scroll with fern frond and oak leaf and acorn accents. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German proofs, steel information, and SN. Scallop backed boxlock action is stamped “PRUSSIA” inside of bbl channel, and has large reinforce housing double sliding bolts at top of action. Bolsters run along bbl. These bolsters and reinforce are engraved in deep chiseled high relief with scrolled ferns with floral highlights, and small rose bouquets framed by acanthus. Top of reinforce and remainder of action are engraved with near full coverage medium open shaded scroll, in the style of that on bbls, framing oval relief engraved vignettes of gold inlaid birds in finely detailed settings; a pair of pheasant, one standing the other flying, is on left side of action, with a trio of grouse, two perched and one flying, on right. Bottom of action has gold inlaid relief rendition of incoming duck surmounted by a Regents crown in shield shaped background. A pair of gold inlaid snipe fly through woodlands on trigger guard bow. “Charles Daly” is engraved on small rectangles on each side of action under bolster. Dense, lightly marbled and fiddle figured European walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided brown “WHITE LINE” pad over 3/4″ ebony extension. (Measures 13-3/8″ to end of wood.) Stock features checkered side panels, faceted drop points, and fancy pattern borderless checkering at grip. Matching flared beavertail non-ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restriction: .037 (Full). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its lustrous factory type blue, engraving still sharp and clear. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, silvered around bottom and on sharp edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a few minor marks. Butt area refinished when new pad installed. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. An excellent example of top quality German craftsmanship. 4-50365 MGM248 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3436

3437
$4,887.50

PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE BY H. A. LINDNER.

SN 1148. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” in unmatted portion of concave game rib. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with Witten steel logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial proofs and with SN. Bottoms of bbls have “Excelsior Witten” and HAL (Lindner) crossed pistol logos. Scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, side clips, square crossbolt third fastener, double triggers, and intercepting safety sears. Action is engraved with over 80% coverage well cut small scroll and geometric borders. “CHARLES DALY” is in riband on each side. A pointer retrieving fowl is on trigger plate, and a pair of pheasant are on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Dark, marbled, flesh-toned, lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 7/8″ thick hard rubber buttplate with correct shaping of serrations on butt, and is probably original. Stock features classic horn finial to tip of grip, drop points, checkered side panels and point pattern checkering with two line borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “A H L” in script. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (Extra Full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their orig blue, are mostly a mottled gray. Action retains some color where protected, but is essentially all a pleasing silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy oil finish with a few minor marks and knocks. Checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting and one or two small pits. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and in time. 4-49274 MGM35 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3437

3438
$4,600.00

CHARLES DALY “FEATHER WEIGHT” GAME GUN BY LINDNER.

SN 1809. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Charles Daly Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels Feather Weight” in milled out portion of concave game rib mounted with red Bradley front, and ivory mid beads. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial black powder proofs, bottoms of bbls with “S” and HAL crossed pistol logos. Small scallop-backed, case hardened, boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and has been fitted with single non-selective trigger (Miller?). Action is engraved with geometric borders and about 50% coverage well cut Germanic scroll. “Charles Daly” is on each side. Smoky, mottled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over leather-faced Silver pad, and features checkered side panels, drop points, point pattern grip checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “L. P.” Splinter ejector forend with scalloped, schnabeled horn tip, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left-.711, right -.711. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 95% high quality satin rust blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered from normal carrying and hand wear. Buttstock is a well done replacement, and retains most of its orig finish with a number of minor marks and scratches. Forend is original, but refinished. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is very slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine handling upland gun. 4-47870 MGM58 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3438

3439
$8,050.00

*PERAZZI MX3-ORO CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN 61991. (1982) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Factory replaced 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls have slightly raised, flat, ventilated rib, with no side ribs, and are marked “Perazzi Brescia” “Made In Italy” “12 ga 2-3/4″ chamber” on top left, and “Importer – Perazzi – USA Monrovia – California” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1982 Italian nitro proofs and SN with L. S. initials (Lucio Sosta). Flat sided, coin finished, O/U action with removable trigger and “V” spring firing group, has well cut scroll engraving with large acanthus highlights framing game scenes with principal figures flush inlaid in gold. Finely detailed backgrounds with Bulino engraved inlays of a trio of ducks settling into marsh with fluffing cattails in foreground and wooded background with dramatic sky is on left side of action; right side portrays pair of woodcock with rising moon in background; a pointer retrieving woodcock graces bottom of action with birch tree background. Engravers signature is by firing group mortise. “MX-3 ORO” is gold inlaid in forend iron recess on bottom of action. Blued trigger/ firing group has gold-plated internals, and is engraved “O/U” (firing bottom bbl first). Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip point pattern checkered buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Decelerator” sporting clays pad. Schnabeled one piece matching forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Green vinyl Perazzi case with brown leather trim is lined in green velvet, and contains brown bags for action and bbls, stock takedown tools, choke wrench, and wallet with hang tags. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their orig blue, with some minor marks, mostly from assembly and disassembly. Coin finish of action is bright overall, with a few marks, one fairly heavy on left side near foot of rear duck. Rear of trigger guard is slightly silvered on edges. Stocks retain nearly all their oil finish with a number of minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger and ejectors are fine. Case is very fine, with a few minor scuffs. Interior is excellent. 4-87698 MGM314 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3439

3440
$16,675.00

*RARE HIGH QUALITY C. C. SEITZ SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 41. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This very high quality and strong target gun, is one of 45 ever produced by Tom Seitz, of Portland, Oregon, who died in 1989. All of Seitz’s production was for trap competition. 33″ Mono-bloc bbl with raised, ventilated rib mounted with two ivory beads is ported, and fitted with automatic ejector. Blued action with polished sides opens by sliding stainless trigger guard to rear. Left side inspection plate is engraved “Serial No. 41”. Beautifully marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock is fitted with “CounterCoil” spring loaded pad, and features adjustable comb, right hand palm swell, and beautifully cut 32 LPI checkering with wavy border and ribbons through pattern at grip. Composition grip cap has inset oval marked “BRENT UMBERGER MASTER STOCKMAKER”. Matching beavertail forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: .735. Bore restriction: .027 (IMod). Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: approx 14-1/4″. Matte aluminum Americase with black inset panels is lined in royal blue velvet embroidered with target and arrow logo between “Silver” and “Seitz”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing evidence of only limited use, with a few light marks in superb finishes on wood and metal, mostly from removing takedown pin on action. Case is excellent, essentially as new. Many a dedicated trapshooter only dreams of owning such a gun. 4-51112 MGM264 (14,000-17,000) – Lot 3440

3441
$4,715.00

*SCARCE CUSTOM BUILT BILL COLE GRADE 1 SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 35. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Mono-bloc bbl is fitted with high, raised, milled aluminum, ventilated rib, and marked with gauge on left, and “MFG. BY COLE ARMS, INC.” “McMINNVILLE, OR.” on right. Bbl is fitted with plain extractor. Robust, satin finished, top lever action with large square top locking bolt, is engraved on each side with ducks; one flushing, the other settling in. Bottom is marked “B. Cole” and with “BC” logo. SN is at rear. Finely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Decelerator pad, and features large Monte Carlo fully adjustable comb, ambidextrous palm swell, well cut point pattern checkering, and round BC logo medallion set into pistol grip cap. Matching heavy semi-beavertail forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restriction: .031 (Full). Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Matte aluminum Americase with black inset panels is lined in royal blue velvet with embroidered BC logo on lid, and contains a mop type snap cap and orig order sheet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing very limited use, with only a few minor marks in metal finish. Wood has only a few minor dings, as well, except for one notable abrasion on left side of butt. Case is excellent, with a few rubs and scuffs on exterior. Interior velvet has some compressions. This rugged high quality gun is ready for a lifetime of competition. 4-51111 MGM265 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3441

3442
$11,500.00

*BERETTA SO5 SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN C13974B. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib, set with ivory mid, and red Raybar front beads, is marked “SPORTING” on top left of mono-bloc. Top bbl is marked with P. Beretta address and information. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, sidelock, low profile action features single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with flourishes of scroll, line border engraving, and “P. Beretta” on each lockplate which is also gold inlaid on bottom of action. Double beaded trigger guard with grade at grip is silver inlaid “TRAP” on trigger guard bow. Beautifully figured and marbled, dense European walnut full flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over open-sided brown Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, which also has a right hand palm swell. One piece semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.721, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Blue vinyl covered ABS Beretta case is lined in gray cloth, and contains four choke tubes, gun oil, and a wiping cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with only a very few marks in metal, a few light areas of discoloration in coin finish, and light marks in wood, mostly on left side. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case vinyl is excellent, with a few minor scuffs. Accessories are excellent. There is a lifetime of use left in this rugged classic. 4-50149 MGM34 (7,000-13,000) – Lot 3442

3443
$1,652.00

*BERETTA AL390 “LIONESS” LIMITED EDITION SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN.

SN V20079E. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chamber. 28″ Ventilated rib bbl is marked with Beretta information, chamber, and warning on rear portion of bbl. Black anodized aluminum action has bright finished sides with about 80% coverage large shaded scrolled acanthus engraving surrounding gold inlaid game birds. Pheasants are on left side, and ducks are on right. Central medallion on each side depicts gold inlay of a rampant lioness within scrolled device marked “COMMVNITATIS BRIXIAE” on left. Right side has ‘PB” in shield. Both sides are engraved “P. Beretta”, left side with model and limited edition numbering “0079/ 1526”. SN is at rear of right side action. Spectacular marbled and stump figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin black Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering with line border and diamond highlight is at grip. Heavily marbled large forend is marked “Beretta” in gold on gas port. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few almost unnoticeable handling marks. 4-50386 MGM262 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3443

3444
$6,325.00

*28 GAUGE SCROLL ENGRAVED FRANCOTTE “KNOCKABOUT” BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 1182. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, concave, matted rib engraved “The Knockabout Gun”, are engraved on tops “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee” and “Abercrombie & Fitch” “Made in Belgium”. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, “FRANCOTTE CHOKE BORE” and with Siemens steel logos. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information, and engraved with bore diameters and “Siemens Martin Steel”. There are 1″ triangles of very well cut, small scroll at breech ends matching the rose and scroll engraving on small coin finished, boxlock action. Action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Consignor states that his father purchased this lightweight gun from New England Arms Company, and that it was engraved by Purdey’s. During the 1980’s an ex-Purdey engraver, Simon Lytton, worked for New England Arms, and most likely engraved this gun at that time. Lytton’s scroll work is exceptionally well, and tastefully, done. Very fine, nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.534, right -.540 (as engraved on bbls). Diameter at muzzles: left .528 (IC ?), right: .540 (Cyl ?). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Replacement stocks retain nearly all of a well done rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Stock is slightly loose on action. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine lightweight 28, with great stock dimensions. 4-51017 MGM105 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3444

3445
$5,125.00

*12 GAUGE GRULLA MODEL 215 SIDELOCK EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE WITH EXTRA 16 GAUGE BARRELS.

SN 31-030046-95. Cal. 12 ga/ 16 ga. 28″ 12-ga. bbls with 3″ chambers, and 26″ 16-ga. bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers, are both marked with “GRULLA ARMES EIBAR MADE IN SPAIN” and with importer “AMERICAN ARMS INC” along with gauge, on tops. Both bbl sets are of chopper lump construction, and have low, concave, game ribs. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with makers logo, SN, and Spanish nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, single non-selective trigger, side clips, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H type detachable locks. Action is engraved with Purdey type medium scroll, with rose bouquet accents. Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll on bow with grip engraved “95 DUR 15″ (Ducks Unlimited). Dark, marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over Silver type pad, and features drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold shield device with duck at center surrounded by acanthus scroll on toe line, engraved “Ducks Unlimited”. Each bbl set comes with its own pointed beavertail ejector forend marked “12” or “16” on iron, each with Anson release. 12 Gauge Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 16 Gauge Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in wood or metal. Some slight oxidation on breech ends of 16 ga. bbls. Mechanically crisp. 4-50977 MGM33 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3445

3446
$4,025.00

*AYA MODEL 56 WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 383123. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 30″ Chopper lump bbls denoted by gold inlaid “1” and “2” at rear portion of narrow, swamped game ribs mounted with two ivory beads. Ribs are marked “AYA – Aguirre & Aranzabal – MADE IN SPAIN”. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened rounded bar action with H & H style detachable sidelocks features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), side clips, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage large floral acanthus with ribbon highlights and small scroll background. “AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL” is engraved in arched device on bottom of action. Relatively plain, but dense, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open-sided AYA white line pad. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend fits both sets of bbls and has Deeley release. 28″ Bbls no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.000 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. 30″ Bbls no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (Extra full), right -.019 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Light tan leather case with stitched leather corners has zippered vinyl outer cover, space for both sets of bbls, and is lined in green felt, with black leather AYA label on lid. Case contains a box of cleaning patches and the key. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with a number of light marks, scratches, and some areas of wear. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered at normal wear and carry points, and on fences. Lockplates retain most of their color. Stocks retain a considerable amount of their orig finish, with numerous light scratches and marks, and are quite dry, and bleached. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with only a few light marks in leather, protected by its outer cover which has some stains and scuffing. Zippers work. Interior cloth has some cuts and rubs from contact with gun, and some slight insect damage. Label is very fine. 4-47875 MGM169 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3446

3447
$25,300.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE FUGGER ENGRAVED GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM MAUSER WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 1501. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Poldi Anti-Corro medium weight bbl with integral quarter rib, is engraved “No. 1501 GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK” on top center. Stippled quarter rib is fitted with four folding leaf express rear sight marked for 50, 100, 200, and 300 yards. Longitudinally dovetailed bronze bead front sight is in typical Griffin sleeved-on ramp with milled sight protector. Front sling eye is also sleeved-on. Sling band and band portion of front sight are engraved with exceptionally well cut, shaded, open scroll at nearly full coverage. Area either side of front sight ramp is relief engraved in acanthus bands. Area behind the ramp has 3″ triangle of scroll matching that on bands. This fine engraving extends to breech reinforce of bbl with panel either side of stippling on ramp. Caliber and steel information are marked on left rear of bbl. Standard length square bridge commercial Mauser action features typical pear-shaped bolt knob and bottom metal with hinged floorplate having release in trigger guard bow. Bolt knob has been checkered with five teardrop panels, and body has been damascened. A G & H side mount has been fitted to action. Trigger has been checkered, and flag safety gold inlaid with “READY” and “SAFE”. Top of receiver ring has been stippled and square bridge cut away for staff of Lyman 48 receiver sight and to clear ocular lens of extra low mounted scope. The incomparable engraving on action consists of attenuated relief open scroll with acanthus highlights, and covers both sides of receiver ring, bottom portion of scope base, bolt handle, Lyman 48 receiver sight base, and nearly full coverage on bottom metal. Trigger guard bow has oak leaves in full relief over lozenge-shaped device. Floorplate continues the scroll theme, but is surrounded by inlaid gold wire with central motif being a full relief acanthus border to gold inlaid oval crest of an eagle atop a tilted globe on a ground. This is similar to the Marine Corp emblem, but the continents are not depicted on the globe, and there is no fouled anchor in the background. This fine engraving is most likely by Joseph Fugger who was the chief engraver for Griffin & Howe in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Spectacular flame figured European walnut stock is finished in classic H & H style with shadow line cheekpiece and excellent quality point pattern checkering with mullered borders. The stock also features a horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, engraved steel grip cap, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “E. B. M.” Rifle is fitted with Griffin & Howe Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″”. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14″. Lyman Alaskan 2.5 X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle, is in Griffin & Howe side mount, mounted in very low position. Mount and rings are engraved to match rifle. Brown leather sling is fitted with super-grade type detachable sling loops, also fully engraved. High quality, new leather, full length case with brass corners and brass trimmed outer cover, is lined with green baize, and has green leather gold embossed Griffin & Howe label in lid. Case contains staff for Lyman 48 and straps. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. All metal parts retain what appears to be orig blue, silvered on sharp and high edges. Stock retains nearly all of an old high quality oil refinish, probably done when newer pad was installed. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Scope finish is excellent, optics somewhat clouded. New case is excellent. 4-50280 MGM6 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3447

3448
$16,100.00

*KORNBRATH ENGRAVED EARLY GRIFFIN & HOWE SPRINGFIELD CARBINE.

SN 610. Cal. 30-06. 20″ Medium weight sporter bbl, is fitted with quarter rib stippled on top mounting three folding leaf express rear sight, sleeved-on sling eye, and typical G & H sleeved-on front ramp with silver bead front sight with knurled, machined sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved “No. 610 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK”. Left side of bbl is marked “POLDI – ANTICORRO”. Caliber is at rear. Standard Springfield action has had tang re-shaped to a more graceful line, bolt body and raceway damascened, and bolt knob flattened on bottom and checkered. A Lyman 48 receiver sight has been fitted. Action is engraved with scroll and leaf borders either side of stippled receiver ring. Bottom metal is 50% scroll engraved with central motif on floorplate of buffalo portrait surrounded by scrolled device. “S. R. GRIFFIN, NEW YORK” is on riband, at front of floorplate. This well done engraving is most likely the work of Rudolf Kornbrath, who engraved most of G & H’s early rifles. Nicely marbled, dark European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock features checkered and engraved hinged buttplate, horn forend tip, classic point pattern wraparound checkering with mullered borders on forend and grip, and a small beaded right hand cheekpiece. Rifle includes a brown leather sling in super-grade type swivels. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as new, with all metal parts retaining nearly all of their orig lustrous rust blue. Stock retains over 90% of its orig rubbed oil finish, with some scratches, mostly on left side from bolts of other rifles. Finish has lifted and frosted in a few areas. Checkering is excellent. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action crisp. A very fine condition, unusual, early Griffin. 4-50279 MGM127 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3448

3449
$3,450.00

*GRIFFIN & HOWE SQUARE BRIDGE MAUSER WITH SCOPE.

SN 1070. Cal. 7mm Remington Mag. 24″ Medium weight round sporter bbl is fitted with typical sleeved-on sling eye, and ramp front sight base. Top of bbl is engraved “No. 1070 GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK”. Caliber is engraved at rear. Standard length commercial Mauser square bridge action has had receiver ring stippled, G & H scope base fitted on left side, and portion of bridge cutaway to clear staff of Lyman 48 receiver sight. Bolt body is polished and damascened, and bolt handle forged low to clear scope, knob checkered. A Mauser logo is visible on bolt root. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate, has release button in trigger guard bow. It appears that this rifle left G & H in the 1930’s as a 7mm Mauser. Sometime during the 1950’s or 1960’s it was converted to 7mm Remington Mag, and scope installed. A Canjar set trigger with thumb safety at right side of tang, was installed along with an FN type bolt shroud. The quality of this work is very fine, and most likely done at G & H. Well marbled, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip stock with Whelen type right hand shadow line cheekpiece features Silver type pad, sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line, horn forend tip, engraved recoil bolt, and classic point pattern wraparound checkering at grip and forend. Redfield 2 – 7 X scope with duplex reticle is in alloy side mount marked “GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK”. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Metal retains nearly all of a correctly colored, shiny rust blue. Stock retains nearly all of a dull rubbed oil finish with one or two light marks, checkering slightly worn and has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, with slight erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Set trigger works. Staff of Lyman 48 has top portion cutaway to clear scope. Scope is excellent, optically clear. 4-50172 MGM128 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3449

3450
$8,050.00

*CLASSIC GRIFFIN & HOWE SPRINGFIELD SHORT RIFLE.

SN 802. Cal. 30-06. The vast majority of these early Griffin & Howe Springfield rifles were built on DCM or N.R.A. actions with star gauge bbls. This is undoubtedly the case with this rifle, except bbl has been shortened by G & H to 22″ (no star is present). The typical G & H sleeved-on sling eye and front sight base have been added. Top of bbl is engraved “NO. 802 GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC. NEW YORK”. Action has had tang re-shaped for a more pleasing line, receiver ring stippled, and Lyman 48 receiver sight installed. Bolt body has been damascened, and knob checkered. Cocking piece has been altered to speed lock. Bottom metal is essentially unaltered, except floorplate has lunate checkered area at front, and is semi-relief engraved with monogram “ST” in oval with stippled background. Beautifully fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock measures 13-7/8″ over engraved and checkered case hardened steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic early type small beaded right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, case hardened trap grip cap which is scroll engraved, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and around forend. There is a sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “Scott Turner”. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain 70 – 80% orig blue finish, thinning and silvering over all from normal handling and use. Grip cap and buttplate retain most of their case hardening color. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, scratches, and rubs commensurate with remainder of rifle. Checkering is lightly worn. A little fingernail size chip of wood is missing behind action tang. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is crisp and glass smooth. An untouched, as found, example of this American classic rifle, built during the time that many feel was G & H’s best period. A very pretty Griffin. 4-50173 MGM28 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3450

3451
$3,450.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CUSTOM RIFLE MOST LIKELY BY G & H WITH SCOPE.

SN 47690A. Cal. .257 Roberts. Griffin & Howe generally did not number a rifle unless it had been re-barreled by them. They did advertise Winchester 54 and Remington 30 Express rifles as “rebuilt by us”. This is undoubtedly one of those rifles. It has 24″ standard weight bbl marked with typical Winchester nomenclature and caliber. Front sight base has had G & H style knurled sight protector installed. Bbl features a partially sleeved-on sling eye, and rear sight dovetail has blank. Typical 54 action has had bolt body, follower, and right bolt race damascened, and bolt knob has been turned down and swept back in Model 70 style. A G & H side mount is installed on left receiver wall. What is probably a factory orig Winchester 48 receiver sight has had aperture removed to allow for scope clearance. A low scope safety lever has been added to bolt shroud; it is engraved SAFE and FIRE. Dense, lightly figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate, and features Whelen style shadow line right hand cheekpiece, classic G & H point pattern checkering with mullered borders, horn forend tip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Hensoldt Ziel-Dialyt 4 X scope with post and crosshair reticle is in Griffin & Howe marked side mount with micrometer windage adjustment for rear ring. Also included is a Griffin & Howe marked leather sling in super-grade type swivels. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as it left Griffin & Howe in the 30’s, with the exception that stock appears to have been lightly refinished a long time ago, and has some subsequent light marks. Sharp edges of metal have a hint of silvering, and there are a few light marks on floorplate. Bolt knob is polished bright. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Scope and mount are excellent, again with some minor marks. Optics are clear. Sling is very fine. 4-50204 MGM11 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3451

3452
$4,600.00

*RARE, AS FOUND, FRED ADOLPH 1903 SPRINGFIELD SPORTER.

SN 77805. Cal. 30-06. 24-1/2″ One third octagon to round integral, matted, ribbed bbl is mounted with three folding leaf U-notch rear sights, and bronze bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion of rib, forming ramp. Bbl is stamped with assembly number, German proofs, and is marked “KRUPP STAHL GERMANY” around rear. Gray, case hardened, 1903 Springfield action is essentially unaltered from its military shaping. Receiver ring is nicely stippled, and is engraved with flourishes of oak leaf and acorn, scroll, and large geometric borders. “Fred Adolph Genoa N. Y.” is on left side wall. Cocking piece has been dovetailed for peep sight. Bottom metal marked “N. R. A.” and with flaming bomb, is nicely engraved with well cut, open, scrolled acanthus framing vignette of bull moose in wilderness meadow on floorplate. Monogram “JHM” is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Relatively plain American walnut stock measures 13-1/4″ over engraved and serrated trap steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with classic checkering terminated by incised scroll carving, which is a signature to Adolph’s work. Right hand cheekpiece is nicely molded. Stock also features sunburst horn grip cap and schnabeled tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with sling: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. Rifle is fitted with a German braided leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent,as found. Bbl retains 95% of what appears to be its orig custom blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig very light case hardened color, almost a French gray, which has silvered considerably at areas of normal wear. Stock retains most of what is undoubtedly its orig oil finish with hand worn patina at normal carry areas. There is a chip at toe, repaired using orig wood, some small chips at comb and behind action top tang. Buttplate top screw is loose and needs resetting. Bore is fine, slightly frosted, shiny with slight erosion at throat. Relatively new sling is excellent. 4-49293 MGM221 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3452

3453
$8,625.00

*GOLD ENCRUSTED CHAMPLIN FIREARMS BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 171. Cal. .300 Weatherby Mag. 24″ Tapered octagon bbl with integral quarter rib, front sight base, and sling eye, is fitted with three folding leaf express rear, and silver sourdough front sights. Top of bbl is engraved “Walter H. White”. Rear portion on either side of quarter rib is engraved with Champlin name and address and caliber. Octagonal proprietary action with six locking lugs and low lift bolt has knob checkered. Bottom metal with unusual square back to trigger guard, has hinged floorplate, retained by button in trigger guard bow. Action tang with sliding safety extends over comb in H & H fashion. Rear of bottom metal extends through grip to steel trap grip cap. Action is engraved with some small sprays of scroll, and geometric decoration, as counterpoint to extensive full relief sculpted gold inlays of various game animals, which would be suitable quarry for this rifle. Top left receiver ring portrays a mountain goat, with big horn sheep on right. Left side of bridge has portrait of grizzly bear, with bugling elk on right. These animals along with bolt shroud are offset by inlaid acanthus scroll in yellow and white gold. Gold wire inlay is on extended tang. Floorplate portrays a water buck, greater kudu, and sable. An impala is on trigger guard bow. The background for these well rendered portraits is more inlaid two color gold scrolled acanthus. Grip cap is engraved with geometric design having gold wire outline to central scrolled “W” on trap cover. This unusual and well done engraving is signed on front of floorplate “Engraving” “Hendricks”. (Well known Texas engraver, Frank Hendricks, 1928 – 2003). Beautifully marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over red Old English pad, and features uniquely shaped shadow line rollover right hand cheekpiece. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip and forend which has a swept schnabeled tip. A sling eye is on toe line. Leupold Vari-X III 3.5 – 10 scope with duplex reticle is in engraved Leupold mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain nearly all of their blue finish, with only a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their rubbed oil finish with a few light marks and scratches. There is a 1/4″ of gold missing from horn tip of water buck on floorplate. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Exterior of scope is excellent, as are optics. 4-50326 MGM149 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3453

3454
$0.00

*CHAMPLIN – HASKINS MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 23. Cal. 7 x 57. 23″ Tapered octagon bbl with integral quarter rib and front sight ramp is fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight on rib, and silver sourdough bead front. Top of bbl is engraved “Peter Kimmel”. Caliber is at left rear. Unique octagonal action with six locking lug bolt is marked “Ser. No. 23” on right side of receiver ring. Left receiver wall is marked “Champlin – Haskins, Inc.” Swept back bolt handle has checkered top to knob. Toggling safety is at right side of octagonal cocking piece shroud. Bottom metal has chamfered hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow. Striking fiddle flame figured and nicely streaked European walnut stock features checkered steel grip cap, checkered steel buttplate with trap, swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and interesting point pattern borderless checkering with areas interrupted by uncheckered bands. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Zeiss Conquest 3 – 9 X scope with duplex reticle is in Tally Q-D tip-off rings, and is complete with lens covers. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest silvering and the lightest marks in metal finish, and a few light nicks and scratches in stock finish. Scope is excellent, near new, with brilliant optics.   4-50387 MGM186 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3454

3455
$5,750.00

*CHAMPLIN “KEITH GRADE” BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 261. Cal. 7 mm Rem Mag. 24-1/2″ Tapered octagonal bbl has integral quarter rib, front sight base, and sling eye. Top of bbl is engraved “A. L. Acey Lockhart”, right rear flat with Champlin name and address, and left with caliber. Proprietary octagonal Champlin action with six locking lugs, is engraved “U. S. Patent 21441″ on top left flat. Champlin name is on left side. Safety is in action tang. Bolt handle has two checkered panels. Unusually shaped trigger guard with square backed bow, has faceted hinged floorplate with release button in bow. Finely marbled and lightly figured flesh toned European walnut stock measures 13-3/4″ over black Old English pad, and features unusually shaped shadow line Monte Carlo rollover comb and cheekpiece, fleur-di-lis checkering at grip and forend, checkered steel grip cap, and a sling eye on toe line. Leupold Vari-X III 3.5 x 10 Scope with duplex reticle is in Redfield mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, and retaining over 95% orig blue on metal parts. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with a considerable number of scratches and marks, both heavy and light, checkering slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action smooth. Scope is excellent with some light marks in exterior lacquer, optically clear. 4-50328 MGM148 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3455

3456
$5,175.00

*HIGH CONDITION NEWTON ARMS SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 3950. Cal. 30-06. 24″ Tapered, round bbl with Newton’s touted segmental rifling, has banded-on rear sight block with dovetail blank installed, and front sight base with silver bead. Top of bbl is marked “NEWTON ARMS CO,. INC. BUFFALO, N.Y.” and with caliber. Rear portion of bbl is stamped “PATENT’S PENDING”. Blued action with raised integral flats on receiver ring and bridge, has Newton’s interrupted screw thread locking system. Bolt with secondary locking lugs at rear has turned-down handle and small checkered knob. Bolt is fitted with Newton’s folding peep sight on cocking piece. A toggle safety is on bolt shroud. These unusual rifles take down by removing captive front screw using hinged floorplate as handle; Bbl and action lift out of stock. Floorplate is retained by spring-loaded plunger in front of trigger guard bow, which houses double set triggers. Relatively plain American walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Stock has schnabeled tip, point pattern checkering with line border at forend and grip, as well as sling loops. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: .13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 95% of their orig lustrous rust blue, with some scratches on left side of bbl. Stock retains over 95% of its orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. A fine example of this innovative American rifle, in a caliber not often seen. (Most are in .256.) 4-50176 MGM126 (1,200-2,200) – Lot 3456

3457
$7,080.00

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER .458 MAGNUM MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE.

SN 401408. Cal. .458 Magnum. 25″ Medium weight round bbl is marked with typical Winchester nomenclature on left side, and is fitted with, unique to this caliber, screw adjustable single standing leaf express rear sight. Gold bead front sight is in standard ramp with sight protector. Swivel eye is affixed to bottom of bbl. Standard Model 70 action has bolt and follower engine turned, steel floorplate is stamped “- SUPER GRADE -“. Dense, but plain, American walnut stock measures 13-5/8” over red, Winchester solid pad, and features Monte Carlo comb, right hand cheekpiece, steel grip cap, ebonite forend tip, and point pattern checkering at grip and forend with beaded borders. Stock has two reinforcing bolts through action area, covered with ebonite plugs. Rifle is equipped with “Super grade” sling loops. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains over 95% orig finish with some light flecking and silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains most of its orig finish with a number of marks and light bruises, especially on right side of action area under bolt. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. 4-50974 MGM25 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3457

3458
$1,725.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CARBINE.

SN 32704A. Cal. 30-06. 20″ Medium weight bbl with Winchester nomenclature and “Nickel Steel”, along with caliber on left side, has one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, dovetailed through rear boss. A tall gold bead front sight is in integral base. Standard action with unaltered bolt is fitted with Lyman 48 rear sight. Plain American walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/8″ over ribbed steel buttplate. Forend has finger grooves. After market sling swivels have been installed. Drop at heel: approx 3″. Drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains over 90% orig blue with most loss due to a blood spot about 2″ in front of forend tip, silvering of bolt knob, and some flaking of orig blue on bottom metal. Stock retains approx 90% of its orig finish with some normal carry wear around action and a number of scratches, as well as a couple of deep gouges and heavy marks on left side at rear of finger groove. There is an incipient crack behind base of receiver sight. Wood behind sight has subsequently been relieved. Buttplate retains over 30% of its orig blue. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. There were just a few more than 50,000 Model 54’s ever made, the vast majority were rifles. These handy, great handling carbines are seldom found in good condition, and large bore. 4-50175 MGM27 (1,800-2,700) – Lot 3458

3459
$207,000.00

*UNIQUE GOLD ENCRUSTED 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH “DE LUXE” GRADE WITH EJECTORS, SINGLE TRIGGER, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND VENTILATED RIB.

SN FWE202811. Cal. 16 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. This exceptionally rare (2 listed in Brophy) spectacular best grade shotgun has 28″ bbls fitted with raised, flat, ventilated rib, mounted with two steel beads, engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N. Y.” and gold inlaid “L. C. SMITH De-Luxe GRADE” on rear portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 2″ triangles of shaded scroll framing gold inlaid oak leaves in three colors, with branches and acorns in light gold, acorn caps in red gold, and leaves in yellow. There are 1″ triangles of scroll at muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Hunter nitro proofs, and engraved with SN and grade. Case hardened action has nicely filed-in bead which runs from the top of the standing breech forward and around each fence. Action is fitted with non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold and oval checkered safety button gold washed), as well as gold-plated Hunter one trigger with checkered blade, and engraved gold-plated selector. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, shaded, scrolled acanthus surrounding extensive relief three color gold inlays of oak leaves, game birds, and dogs. The oak leaf and acorn theme, as found on the bbls, continues onto top and bottom of action, along opening leaver with pierced and carved thumbpiece, on fences, and on bottom of forend iron. Left lockplate depicts a pair of setters in yellow gold, one on point, the other in the background honoring point. Bushes and grass, as background, are in light yellow gold. Seed heads of grass are in red gold. Dogs attention is drawn by gold flying woodcock on front of lockplate. Right lockplate depicts a trio of flushing quail in dark yellow gold, flying over sagebrush in light yellow and red gold, with another gold quail at front of plate. The oak leaves on bottom of action frame a superb relief rendition of standing, alert ruffed grouse on light gold rock with red gold floral base. The extent of this gold work is beyond any pictured examples in either Brophy or L. C. Smith; The Legend Lives by John Houchins. Quality is very fine. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll, and SN at grip. The trigger guard bow engraved with vacant scrolled riband has been filed to shape matching outline of scroll at edges. Lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Buttplate screws are scroll engraved. Stock is checkered in fancy borderless pattern with ribbons running through grip, and flourishes extending into butt. Schnabeled beavertail ejector forend has oval secondary release escutcheon engraved to match action. Interior of iron is also fully scroll engraved. Brophy on p. 213 lists this gun without beavertail forend. The forend wood is a factory schnabeled replacement. Factory letter states that this gun was likely shipped back for the Beavertail forend to be fitted after manufacture. Metal original. Engraving executed and signed by Albert E. Kraus, signed under the top lever. Bore diameter: left-.661, right -.661. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (Skeet), right -.003 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black. Action and lockplates retain a large percentage of their orig case hardening color, in excess of 80%, difficult to assess due to extensive engraving and inlay. Trigger guard retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig blue, with a few light scratches. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old light refinish, checkering slightly worn. Factory made forend retains essentially all its original finish, and clean checkering. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An exceptionally fine and rare American classic. 4-49533 MGM14 (150,000-250,000) – Lot 3459

3460
$109,250.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE A-3 L. C. SMITH.

SN 204351. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with high matted rib are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2-1/2″ triangles of scroll with inlaid gold lightning bolts; tops of breech sections with small triangles of scroll, and matching scroll on rib extension. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll at muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN. Whitworth Steel sheaf of wheat trademarks are stamped on the bottom of each bbl. Standard weight action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “A 3″ late style with nicely cut and shaded scroll of various sizes, rose bouquet highlights, and geometric borders, as counterpoint to relief engraved oval vignettes of dogs on each lockplate; a setter on left, and pointer on right. Scroll engraving on action and lockplates is also highlighted with one or two game birds flying through scroll. Trigger plate portrays a portrait of a spaniel. Fences are very nicely carved with relief attenuated acanthus scroll. The quality of workmanship in all this relief engraving is beyond compare; dogs are lifelike. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Very fine, smoky marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Borderless checkering at grip has fancy crenelated outline and fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony triangular tip and guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.033 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/2”. This gun is pictured and described in L. C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES on pp. 115 through 120. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, with a few light marks. Action and lockplates retain approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom of action. (Actual percentage difficult to assess due to the relatively light color of the hardening, especially on lockplates, as well as the extensive engraving.) Trigger guard retains nearly all of what appears to be its orig bright blue, engraving still sharp. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few light scratches and marks, commensurate with the remainder of the gun. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. An exceptionally fine, investment quality, example. A total of 19 “A-3” guns were made. 4-50879 (65,000-85,000) – Lot 3460

3461
$71,875.00

*VERY RARE L. C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, TRAP GUN.

SN 111712. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, single sighting plane, ventilated rib, mounted with two ivory beads, is engraved “L. C. SMITH Premier GRADE” at rear portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co, Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” There are 2-1/4″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends and 3/4″ triangles at muzzles. Engine turned water table is engraved with SN and grade, and stamped with Hunter nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with sheaf of wheat Whitworth logos. Case hardened action features nicely filed beads around fences, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid), and Hunter single selective trigger, engraved on trigger plate “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut open scroll with geometric borders at nearly full coverage. “L. C. SMITH” is in arched ribands around hammer pivots. This unique engraving is enhanced with the addition of raised relief gold inlays depicting dogs (a setter on left and pointer on right) on lockplates. The setter on right plate is on a lighter gold ground. Fences are beautifully three colored gold inlaid with yellow gold grapes, light gold leaves, and red gold vines. A standing grouse is in oval on trigger plate. Water table is engraved with SN and “Premier”. Blued trigger guard with SN at grip, is gold inlaid “SAM” in oval on bow. Broadly marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut round knob buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Jostam red open-sided pad, and features wide Monte Carlo comb, typical Premier borderless checkering with large flourish into buttstock, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has fancy checkering pattern with ribbons through pattern, guitar shaped secondary release, and internals of iron scroll engraved and marked with ejector patent information. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (Full), right -.037 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% of an old re-blue, engraving still clear. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, which was always quite muted, and the same can be said for the lockplates. Overall effect is a very pleasing french gray, silvering around bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of an old gloss finish, with a number of minor marks and a few scratches, as well as some chipping. Non orig pad is somewhat flattened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine, high grade, L. C. Smith with only 21 made in 12 ga. This gun is listed in Brophy (p. 214) with all present specifications. 4-49535 MGM10 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 3461

3462
$34,500.00

*HIGH CONDITION EARLY MONOGRAM GRADE L. C. SMITH.

SN 201787. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted rib and fine floral and scroll engraving on extension, are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of simple scroll at breech ends and 1″ triangles at muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN. Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Loop is engraved “M E” (Monogram Ejector ?). Standard weight action features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and double triggers, and is engraved in pre 1905 style with extensive scroll engraving with geometric borders, as background to oval vignettes of dogs with birds engraved at front of lockplates; a pair of setters on left lockplate pointing grouse at front, and another setter is retrieving a grouse toward front of action. Left lockplate portrays a pair of pointers pointing swimming duck at front. Action features another pointing pointer. Top of action is engraved with scrolled oak leaves. A bouquet of roses is on bottom. Blued trigger guard has rose bouquet on bow, and SN at grip. Unusual. dark veined, and lightly burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Borderless fleur-di-lis checkering at about 36 LPI is at grip, with fleur-di-lis ribbon through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet triangular ebony tip, and guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Extra full), right -.042 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun is pictured on pp. 144, 145, 147, 148 in L. C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES by Houchins. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95% what appears to be their orig blue, thinning slightly at breech ends, and muzzles, with a few light marks. Action and lockplates retain approx 95% of their orig muted color hardening, thinning slightly on bottom, and silvering a bit on fences and rear of top tang. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, butt area somewhat lighter in color. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A fine high grade L. C. Smith, with 131 being made in this grade between 1892 and 1918. How many with this early and pleasing engraving style ? 4-50877 MGM164 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 3462

3463
$18,400.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Exciting Update: This gun is signed by the engraver “Glahn” on the right lockplate. Additional photos of a close-up of the signature will be/have neen posted online.

VERY RARE AND FINE GRADE 6 SYRACUSE PRODUCTION L. C. SMITH.

SN 18759. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine three stripe Damascus bbls with wide, matted rib, are engraved “L. C. SMITH MAKER SYRACUSE, N.Y.” and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “6”. Standard weight action with patent dates, SN, and “6” on water table features non-automatic safety and double triggers which have checkered finger blades and were once gold-plated. Action is very nicely filed with fluted beads around bottom and with relief carved fleur-di-lis fences. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll, and with geometric devices and borders. Lockplates continue the scroll and border theme, surrounding large oval vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds in detailed settings, with small engraved portraits of dogs and birds in circles at rear of lockplates. A gold spaniel flushes a trio of grouse from edge of marsh with cattails and old fence line in background in center oval, with portrait of spaniel at rear, on left lockplate. A gold inlaid hound is chasing a fox through open woodlands in central oval with a swimming duck in small circle, on right. “L. C. Smith” is on the front of each plate. Trigger guard has gold inlaid setter in weedy meadow on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut hard rubber capped semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and is done with two different spacings separated by a ribbon, with the more closely spaced checkering toward grip. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inlaid ebony diamond device on central uncheckered diamond, and shaped ebony inlay at tip. This gun is pictured on page 91-92 of L. C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES by Houchins. Bore diameter: left-.752, right -.752. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.032. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% of an old re-brown with very fine definition to pattern, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount, perhaps 40 %, of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, with some light flecking. Lockplates are fairly dark. Trigger guard retains most of an old re-blue, flaking and silvering at edges and grip. Triggers have remnants of their gold plating where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, finish in checkering (which has not been re-cut), and with a number of previous and subsequent scratches and marks, one or two fairly deep. What appears to be orig pad is petrified and heavily chipped. Bores are very fine, shiny, with a few light pits. Action is tight. A very pleasing high grade early gun. Easily one of the finest Syracuse L.C. Smith Guns extant. 4-50895 MGM163 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3463

3464
$37,375.00

EARLY L. C. SMITH HUNTER ARMS A-2 GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 34896. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are engraved “THE HUNTER ARMS CO MAKERS FULTON N.Y.” on matted, concave ribs. Heavily choked bbls have spray of scroll engraving at breech ends, which was not done on open choked bbls. SNs are on bbl flats. Loop of heavily choked bbls is stamped “2”, which corresponds to a “2” on matching forend iron. Standard weight non-ejector action is filed and engraved in early “A2” style with fluted bottom of action, double square beads around fences, and rebated lock tails. Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut, shaded scroll of varying sizes, as well as geometric borders, surrounding well done, etched and engraved, oval panels depicting bird dogs, with their quarry in circular panel above. A pair of setters at edge of field with a quail in circle, are on left lockplate. A pair of pointers in similar field with snipe in circle, are on right. “L. C. Smith” is on the front of each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard is gold inlaid with monogram “C W F R” on bow. SN is at grip. Very finely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over embossed hard rubber buttplate depicting a pair of setters. There are interesting fluted side panels around lockplates, and checkering with scrolls into pattern and fleur-di-lis into butt. Matching splinter forends differ in that forend for open choked bbls has a plain ebony central inlay and a shaped ebony forend tip. Choked bbls have dogs head central medallion and triangular tip. Open choked bbls: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.013 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.019, right -.018. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Heavily choked bbls no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.031 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020 (Small area 4″ back from muzzle, mostly .026), right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Pictured and described on pp. 122, 127 – 129, of L. C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES by Houchins. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with exceptional brilliant pattern. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening colors, fairly strong where protected, but are mostly a silver/ pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine. Action is tight. 4-50876 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3464

3465
$24,725.00

*VERY FINE HIGH CONDITION AND RARE 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH SINGLE TRIGGER MONOGRAM GRADE.

SN FWE134036. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. This very rare, high grade L. C. Smith listed in Brophy on p. 219, is one of only 9 Monogram grades made in 16 ga. It features 26″ bbls with raised, matted, concave game rib engraved “L. C. SMITH Monogram GRADE” on rib extension. Tops of bbls are engraved “MONOGRAM STEEL” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co. FULTON, N.Y.” There are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Typical L. C. Smith featherweight action, has nicely filed double beads around fences, and features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective one trigger. Action is engraved with 90% coverage medium scroll with floral accents framing vignettes of game birds; quail on left and grouse on right lockplates, as well as a quattro of ducks flying over a marsh on trigger plate. “L. C. SMITH” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Engraving on the blued trigger guard continues the scroll and floral theme, with SN at grip. Nicely flame figured, dense American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over Silver type pad. Borderless checkering is of fleur-di-lis style with flourishes into butt. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, checkering with fleur-di-lis ribbons through pattern, and oval secondary latch escutcheon. Interior of iron is engraved with SN, ejector patent information, and some light scroll and line borders. Bore diameter: left-.652, right -.652. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.003 (Imp Cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% what appears to be orig blue. Action and lockplates retain 85 – 90% orig muted case hardening color, silvering at bottom from normal carry wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few minor marks and light scratches. Some oil has been added to forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. An exceptional L. C. Smith. 4-49534 MGM15 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3465

3466
$18,400.00

*L. C. SMITH SINGLE TRIGGER VENTILATED RIB CROWN GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND HUEY CASE.

SN FWE96713. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 32″ Bbls each mounted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs are engraved “L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, “C”, and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Loop of 32″ bbl is stamped “2”. Case hardened action features automatic safety and Hunter selective one trigger. Action is engraved in typical “Crown” style with well cut, simple scroll and floral highlights surrounding etched and engraved oval vignettes of bird dogs; setters on left, pointers on right, in nicely detailed backgrounds. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever. “L. C. SMITH” is in scroll terminated riband at front of each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Striking quilted figure American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Fancy borderless checkering is at grip. Each set of bbls has its own forend, 28″ set with splinter, and 32″ with schnabeled beavertail. 28″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.021 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 32″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.045 (Extra full), right -.045 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.038. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Excellent quality oak and leather case by Huey, has their brass label on lid (this is case no. 315). It has stitched leather corners and a central brass oval. Case has green canvas outer cover with leather trim. Case interior is lined in royal blue suede, and has black leather gold embossed L C Smith label on lid. Partitions have oak tops. Case has compartments for action and both sets of bbls, and six covered compartments with brass knobs, one containing a tube of shoe cream, another with two keys. A square brass oil bottle is in its own open compartment. CONDITION: Excellent. 32″ Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue; 28″ bbls somewhat less, as they show some light pitting on left bbl, which has been cleaned. Action retains approx 80% of its orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering at bottom, sides of fences, and thumbpiece. Lockplates retain 70 – 80% of their color, silvering and thinning at tails. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, considerably silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with some oil rubbed in, and a few very light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, as protected by outer cover, which has some slight scuffs and discoloration. Interior leather is excellent with some compressions from contact with bbls. Leather is detaching from one cover, showing wood. Oil bottle has some discoloration. A very fine L. C. Smith, a total of 890 “Crown” grades were produced. 4-49536 MGM68 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3466

3467
$8,625.00

VERY FINE HIGH CONDITION EARLY L. C. SMITH A-1 GRADE.

SN 636. (1892) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls with slightly raised, concave, matted rib are engraved “MADE BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON, N.Y.” on rear portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, bottoms of bbls with Birmingham provisional proofs. Polished, heavy splinter is stamped “A1”. Case hardened, standard weight action has nicely filed square beads around fences, and flutes at bottom of action. Action features non-automatic safety, double triggers, and early type ejectors. Action and lockplates are engraved in early style, with well cut, medium scroll accents to nicely engraved dogs on lockplates; a pointer on left, and a setter on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in diagonal slash across fronts of lockplates. Trigger guard has snipe in scroll flanked lozenge on bow, and SN at grip. Beautifully marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock with classic ogee termination to grip measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has shaped inset ebony tip and clam shell secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter outlining Hunter Arms records for this particular gun, and stating that it was shipped Sept 15, 1892, and consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig well defined Damascus finish, with a few rubs and marks, thinning a bit toward breech. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered at normal carry point, and on sharp edges. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color, right lockplate slightly silvered at tail. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its orig charcoal blue, flaked on bow, silvered at grip. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig French polish finish with a number of light marks, rubs, and scratches, with some extra oil rubbed in over the years. Forend shows some chips in wood on top of both sides near iron. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine example of this scarce L. C. Smith. 731 were made between 1892 and 1898, this gun was made in the first year of production.   4-51003 MGM75 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3467

3468
$11,500.00

*VERY FINE L. C. SMITH SINGLE TRIGGER BEAVERTAIL FOREND CROWN GRADE TRAP GUN.

SN FWE38604. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls mounted with raised, matted rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE” and “L. C. Smith Gun Co., Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SN, “C”, and stamped with Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened action with SN and “C” engraved on water table, features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective one trigger. Action is nicely filed with sinuous bead behind fences going over top. Action is engraved in typical “Crown” style with well cut, simple scroll and floral highlights surrounding etched and engraved oval vignettes of bird dogs; setters on left, pointers on right, in nicely detailed backgrounds. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever. “L. C. SMITH” is in scroll terminated riband at front of each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Fancy borderless checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail ejector forend has ovate secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.029 (Full), right -.028 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be their orig blue, thinning and browning overall. Action retains 70 – 80% of its orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering at bottom, sides of fences, and thumbpiece. Lockplates retain 70 – 80% of their color, silvering and thinning at tails. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, slightly silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, considerably dried and dull on left side of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. A very fine L. C. Smith (a total of 890 “Crown” grades were produced). 4-50359 MGM237 (8,500-14,500) – Lot 3468

3469
$33,925.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE.

SN FWE67568. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with slightly raised, concave, matted rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Hunter nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with nitro steel logos. Case hardened featherweight action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with large acanthus scroll surrounding uniquely “Eagle” grade relief vignettes of flying game birds in stippled backgrounds on lockplates; a pheasant on left and a duck on right. A relief engraved perched eagle is on top lever. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip, and a scroll surrounded riband on bow engraved “G. W. Cleveland”. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.650, right -.650. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Full), right -.010 (Lt. Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating this gun was finished on Feb. 21, 1924, and that it was a 16 ga Eagle grade with 28″ bbls. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig factory rust blue, with a few light scratches and marks. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of their orig case hardening color, just a hint of silvering on the sharpest edges, and on tip of thumbpiece. Trigger guard shows a couple of light marks and some slight flaking at grip. Trigger blades retain nearly all of their blue. There are a number of light marks in the orig finish of buttstock, checkering is still light in color. Forend is exceptional, with essentially all bright blue on secondary release escutcheon. Bores are excellent. Mechanics crisp. As fine an example of one of these relatively rare American classics (47 produced in 16 ga. per factory letter) as one could ever hope to find.   4-51005 MGM20 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3469

3470
$17,250.00

*EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH CONDITION, VERY RARE L. C. SMITH LONG RANGE EAGLE GRADE WITH ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX.

SN RE47986. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. This exceptionally rare gun with nearly all available options, has 32″ nitro steel bbls with matted, concave, game rib. Tops of bbls are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” There are flourishes of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, Hunter nitro proofs and “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Bbl lug where it extends through action is stamped “WILDFOWL”. Action and lockplates are engraved in unusual “Eagle” grade style, with large scroll surrounding semi-relief vignettes of flying birds with stippled background on lockplates; pheasant on left and a duck on right. Semi-relief perched eagle is on top lever. Action features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective one trigger. Blued and scrolled engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Crotch figured, dense, American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over open sided pad with leather patterned face. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders wraps over top of grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail ejector forend has guitar shaped secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (Full), right -.040 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. What appears to be orig shipping box, printed “L C SMITH GUNS” has blue and white paper Hunter Arms shipping label, not addressed, and a Railway Express label on one side. Interior box has information for this particular gun. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating gun was finished in 1922, and shipped to D. J. Snyers, and returned to factory until it was re-shipped Jan. 11, 1930. Ledger indicates that it was a regular weight frame, automatic ejectors, single trigger and beavertail forend, in addition it was made in a “long range” configuration. Further, a total 562 Eagle grades were produced, only 28 made in “long range”. There is also a Marlin Firearms letter confirming specifications. A paper outlining unique features of this particular gun. A table showing numbers of long range guns made, and also an orig Hunter Arms Co long range gun advertising pamphlet. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered a bit at bottom, and on sharp edges and fences, as well as thumbpiece. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color, thinned a bit toward tails. There are some slight marks in blue along trigger guard at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some oil wiped in. Recoil pad is a well done replacement. Checkering darkened. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Shipping box is excellent. Exterior labels are slightly foxed, and have some stains. Information label is excellent. 4-51001 MGM21 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3470

3471
$9,200.00

*L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN RE85365. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, and Hunter proofs. “Nitro Steel” logos are on bottom of bbls. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened, standard weight action features non-automatic safety and Hunter one trigger. It is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple, medium scroll framing vignettes of semi-relief pheasant and duck flying through stippled background on each lockplate, and a perched eagle on top lever. Full capped pistol grip American walnut stock has vibrant flame figure on right side, a bit subdued on left. Stock features broad Monte Carlo comb and measures 14-3/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Standard point pattern checkering continues over grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail forend has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.030 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Marlin Firearms Co letter with all specifications matching this gun and stating it was shipped Sept 18, 1925. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of light marks and silvering of sharp edges. There are incipient cracks behind lockplates on both sides of buttstock. Some oil has been rubbed into butt after installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. As fine an example of this scarce gun (581 made) as one could hope to find in trap configuration, as most were heavily used. 4-51002 MGM76 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3471

3472
$6,325.00

*L. C. SMITH “LONG RANGE” EAGLE GRADE.

SN RE125378. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted rib, are marked with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, Hunter proofs, and “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES”. Bottom of lump is stamped “LONG RANGE”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos, splinter is reinforced. Standard weight action with non-automatic safety and double triggers is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple medium scroll surrounding usual semi-relief game birds in flight through stippled background; a pheasant is on left, and a duck is on right lockplate. A perched eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly crotch figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (Extra Full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine quality re-black, with very little polishing necessary, rolled on lettering still slightly raised. Action retains approx 95% orig dark case hardening color, silvered slightly around bottom. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Trigger guard has been re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain essentially all of what appears to be their orig finish, with some minor light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A fine example of this scarce gun, with only around 580 “Eagle” grades produced, very few are “long range”. 4-49537 MGM74 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3472

3473
$7,187.50

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE.

SN FWE20363. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Featherweight case hardened action with non-automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple medium scroll surrounding usual semi-relief game birds in flight through stippled background; a pheasant is on left, and a duck is on right lockplate. A perched eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over dark leather covered pad, over 5/16″ spacer (length to end of wood is 13-3/4″). Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue, with very few light marks, and slight thinning at normal carry point. Action retains over 95% orig vibrant case hardening color, silvered on fences and sharp edges. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks retain essentially all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain slightly open, with some minor light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A fine example of this scarce gun, with only around 580 “Eagle” grades produced. 4-50875 MGM238 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3473

3474
$9,775.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L. C. SMITH TRAP GRADE TRAP GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN RE99416. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “T”, and Hunter proofs. Crown Steel logos are on bottom of bbls. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened, standard weight action has immovable safety and Hunter one trigger. It is engraved in typical “Trap” style with very simple flourishes of scroll on action. Matching scroll on lockplates frames vignettes of trap shooters shooting at clay pigeons on left, and a single gunner shooting live pigeon on right. “L. C. SMITH” is on front of each lockplate. Full capped pistol grip American walnut stock is slightly flame figured. Stock features broad comb, and measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Standard point pattern checkering continues over grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail ejector forend has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (Extra Full), right -.040 (Extra Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of light marks and silvering of sharp edges. Some oil has been rubbed into butt after installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. As fine an example of this gun as one could hope to find in trap configuration, as most were heavily used. 4-50901 MGM243 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3474

3475
$28,175.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE .410 L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE EJECTOR GUN.

SN 193982. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, single sighting plane rib, mounted with two brass beads, are marked “L. C. Smith Specialty Grade” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC. M’F’R’s FULTON, NY, USA” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “S”, and Hunter proofs, bottoms of bbls with nitro steel trademarks. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical Specialty style with brace of quail surrounded by scroll on left lockplate; a flying duck with other ducks in background, on right. American walnut straight grip stock has nice fiddle figure throughout, and features typical point pattern checkering, and serrated hard rubber buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip, has ovate secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.393, right -.395. Bore restrictions: left – Full, right – Full. Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as expertly restored. Bbls retain 95 – 97% factory quality re-blue, toned back at breech ends and muzzles. Action retains nearly all of a well colored re-hardening, silvered on edges and slightly on bottom. Blue of trigger guard and forend escutcheon also is slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of an exceptionally fine factory type finish, checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. It is estimated that only 33 Specialty grade .410’s were ever made. How many with a straight grip stock ? 4-49539 MGM9 (22,500-42,500) – Lot 3475

3476
$25,875.00

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH CONDITION .410 L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE WITH HANG TAG AND ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX.

SN FWS56720. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, flat, matted, single sighting plane rib, mounted with two ivory beads, are marked “L. C. SMITH – 410 GA. – Ideal – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “IDEAL 3 IN CHAMBER” and with SN and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical, small .410 action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in “Ideal” grade style with large leaves on lockplates with some scroll flourishes with line and wiggle border engraving. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching swept beavertail forend is not fitted with ejectors, but does have secondary release with oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.382 (Full), right -.397 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.041. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by its orig L C Smith marked shipping box, with L. C. Smith and Railway Express Agency labels on exterior. Inner box has label with information for this particular gun. Also included is yellow L. C. Smith hang tag with information for this gun. PROVENANCE: Letter from Marlin Firearms Company with information from factory records, stating it was shipped from the company March 28, 1950, and further secondary letter from Buffalo Bill Historical Center stating “it appears upon viewing existing records that your firearm, although not the last Ideal grade firearm made, was the last Ideal grade firearm shipped from the company.” CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears unfired, with only a few miniscule marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent, exterior labels are foxed with slight insect damage. Information label is excellent. Hang tag is very fine with slight foxing and some creases, small area of loss to center of one side. 4-51006 MGM22 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3476

3477
$12,650.00

RARE 8 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 37813. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls have one tube Damascus, the other twist. Bbls are unmarked on tops, with only SN on bbl flats. “2” is stamped on splinter. Early type action with rotary extractor cam features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved in transitional style with scattered sprays of scroll and line borders. “L. C. SMITH” is on each lockplate. Fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over basket-weave and dog embossed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Splinter forend with horn tip has dogs head central medallion. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Full), right -.037 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.047. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern, thinning overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected. The balance is a speckled gray to brown, as are lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish, checkering re-cut on forend. Buttstock is likely a well done, possibly factory replacement, matching wood of forend. Bores are fine with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. An interesting, early L. C. Smith. Only 31 “2” grade 8 gauges are mentioned in Houchins. 4-49538 MGM69 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3477

3478
$3,737.50

*HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR GUN.

SN FWS56539. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, flat, matted, single sighting plane rib, mounted with two ivory beads, are marked “L. C. SMITH – 12 GA. – Ideal – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “IDEAL 2-3/4 IN CHAMBER” and with SN and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical, case hardened featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in “Ideal” grade style with large leaves on lockplates with some scroll flourishes with line and wiggle borders. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching swept beavertail ejector forend has secondary release with oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.727 , right -.727. Bore restrictions: left- .033 (Full), right-.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks on bbls, slightest of edge wear on action, and lifting of varnish. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, top lever, and thumbpiece. Stocks have a number of light marks and two deeper dark scratches on left side. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50880 MGM240 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3478

3479
$2,587.50

*SCARCE 10 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 355686. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Damascus bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib have typical L. C. Smith grade and address markings on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “I”, bottoms of bbls with “5” and “2”. Robust action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is an early example of the post 1913 “Ideal” grade, with large foliate engraving with wiggle and line borders. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend with inset ebony tip has seldom seen Curtis patent secondary catch. Bore diameter: left-.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.055 (Full), right -.055 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain approx 60 – 70% of their muted case hardening color, they have been re-lacquered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, augmented with rubbed in oil over a number of light marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny, with a few scattered light pits. Action is tight. A fine 10 bore with good dimensions, with only 153 made in this grade. 4-49531 MGM71 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3479

3480
$5,750.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE LIGHTWEIGHT L. C. SMITH TRAP GRADE WITH EJECTORS.

SN 7856E. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with concave, matted rib are engraved with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “T”. Crown Steel logos are on bottom of bbls. Case hardened, featherweight action has automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “Trap” style with very simple flourishes of scroll on action. Matching scroll on lockplates frames vignettes of trap shooters shooting at clay pigeons on left, and a single gunner behind trap shooting live pigeon on right. “L. C. SMITH” is on front of each lockplate. Full capped pistol grip American walnut stock is slightly flame figured. Stock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering continues over grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.021 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of of a factory re-blue with a few subsequent light handling marks. Action retains most of its muted case hardening color, silvered and flecked on bottom from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches, grain slightly raised. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A quick, small gauge L. C. Smith. 4-50932 MGM244 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3480

3481
$5,750.00

*HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR GUN WITH 32 INCH BARRELS.

SN FWE129334. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked “L. C. SMITH – Ideal GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with “I”, SN, and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical, case hardened featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in “Ideal” grade style with large leaves on lockplates with some scroll flourishes with line and wiggle borders. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has secondary release with guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.649, right -.648. Bore restrictions: left- .027 (Full), right-.024 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.046. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls have a number of light marks and a few scratches. Action has slight edge wear, but retains nearly all of its orig color hardening, some light spots, and lifting of varnish. Trigger guard is considerably silvered on bow and grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with some marks, scuffs, and slight lifting. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Action tight. An unusual long barreled, small bore L. C. Smith. 4-50900 MGM241 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3481

3482
$6,900.00

*L. C. SMITH SINGLE TRIGGER 20 GAUGE SPECIALTY GRADE WITH 3″ CHAMBERS.

SN FWE119796. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted, slightly concave game rib, are marked with standard L. C. Smith “Specialty” grade nomenclature on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “S”, Hunter proofs, and “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES” (as found on 12 ga. long range guns. 20 Ga. long range guns are not listed in available L. C. Smith literature). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Loop is not reinforced. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in “Specialty” style with flourishes of large shaded scroll, framing vignettes of game birds on lockplates. “L. C. Smith” in old English script is rolled on front of each plate. “Hunter One Trigger” is stamped on trigger plate. Fine stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over red open-sided Hawkins pad. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “RLM” (?) in unusual shortened font. Matching swept beavertail ejector forend has oval secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.052, right -.054. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with some light marks and rubs, thinning toward breeches. Action and lockplates retain approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered at bottom and high edges, from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very unusual gun, made for pass shooting, with great forward balance. 4-49530 MGM70 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3482

3483
$8,625.00

*HIGH CONDITION “WILD FOWL” L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE WITH 32 INCH BARRELS.

SN R197613. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked “L. C. SMITH – Field GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with “W”, SN, “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES”, and Hunter proofs. Bottom of lump is stamped “WILD FOWL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Typical, case hardened standard weight action is stamped with SN and “W” on water table, features automatic safety and double triggers, and is unengraved. “L. C. SMITH” is stamped on the front of each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.730, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left- .031 (Full), right-.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls have a few light marks. Action has slight edge wear, but retains nearly all of its orig color hardening, with some light spots. Trigger guard is slightly silvered on bow and flaked at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with added oil as maintenance over some marks and scuffs. Bores are excellent. Action tight. A scarce long barreled L. C. Smith (most of this type are marked “long range”). 4-50906 MGM242 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 3483

3484
$4,600.00

*AS FOUND 20 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN FWS9051. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, matted, single sighting plane rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Ideal GRADE” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, and Hunter proofs, bottoms of bbls with “LONDON STEEL”. Typical featherweight action with non-automatic safety and Hunter One Trigger, is engraved in typical “Ideal” style with large acanthus leaves in stippled background with some flourishes of scroll and wiggle borders. American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with exceptional flame grain on left side, but with only vestiges of that grain on right, measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching full splinter forend has oval secondary release escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.610, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (Full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, thinning from finger wear around forend. Action retains approx 80% of its orig case hardening color, smoothly silvered on bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish. Finish on buttstock has crazed overall, with a few areas lifted. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-49540 MGM73 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3484

3485
$4,600.00

*RARE L. C. SMITH CROWN GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN S42850. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Bbl mounted with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “L. C. SMITH Crown TRAP” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Inc, FULTON, N.Y.” on either side of rib. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech end. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and nitro steel logo. Case hardened boxlock action has no safety. Action is nicely filed with sinuous rebate along action and over top. Action is engraved in typical “Crown” style with well cut, simple scroll and floral highlights surrounding etched and engraved oval vignettes of bird dogs; setters on left, pointers on right, in nicely detailed backgrounds. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever. Trigger guard is scroll engraved. Very fine flame stump figured American walnut sunburst capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over open-sided Hawkins pad. Fancy borderless checkering is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Matching schnabeled beavertail ejector forend has guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: .724. Bore restriction: .022 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .017. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished. Bbl retains approx 95% blue. Action retains 70 – 80% case hardening color, thinning and silvering at bottom and thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, slightly silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over a number of marks and light scratches. Pad is new. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. A rare L. C. Smith with only about 88 ever being produced in this grade. 4-50360 MGM245 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3485

3486
$0.00

*EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN S106585E. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. All L. C. Smith single barrel trap guns are scarce, with a few over 2600 made, 56 were in “Eagle” grade. Customer states that this is the only Eagle grade made with 30″ bbl. Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “L. C. SMITH Eagle TRAP” on top left. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and “Nitro Steel” logo. Boxlock action is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with pheasant and duck flying through stippled backgrounds on each side of action surrounded by large shaded scroll. A perched eagle with wings hunched is on top lever. Nicely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over open-sided Hawkins pad. Point pattern checkering with scalloped rear border is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Ejector forend of later schnabeled style, has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restriction: .030 (Full). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 90 – 95% orig blue with a few minor light scratches, and thinning slightly toward breech end. Action retains approx 80% of its muted case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, checkering cleaned up. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Area around hook has been punched to tighten action. Ejector works. 4-49532 MGM72 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3486

3487
$4,600.00

*BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED L. C. SMITH PIGEON GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN.

SN 207208. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. MAKERS. FULTON, N.Y.” on broad, concave, matted rib. A pigeon in oval cartouche is engraved at breech end. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “PE”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened standard weight action has bushed firing pins and features non-automatic safety and Hunter One Trigger. Action is engraved with sprays of rudimentary scroll and line borders. Lockplates are engraved with more scroll and vignettes of pigeons; one pigeon standing in field on left side, and another is flying across field on right. “L. C. SMITH” is at bottom of each plate. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.034 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.017 (3″ area on right side of bbl about 10″ back from muzzle, balance is mostly .025 plus). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently restored, retaining nearly all fine finishes on bbls, action, forend, and new buttstock, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks. Bores are excellent, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-50871 MGM239 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3487

3488
$48,875.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, A H FOX “D E” GRADE.

SN 27088. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ No. 4 weight bbls, with slightly raised, concave, matted rib are engraved “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA PA. U.S.A.” on tops. Breech ends are engraved with 2″ triangles of large, shaded, foliate scroll. Bbl flats are engine turned on sides and on cocking slide, SN and grade are engraved, and Fox proof is stamped. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Fox – Kautzky single selective trigger mounted in mid position. Action has Fox’s second generation “art nouveau” type engraving as designed, and probably executed by, William Gough, with scrolled flowers and leaves surrounding oval vignettes of game and dogs; a pair of snipe on left, quail on right, and setter on bottom of action. This engraving extends to trigger guard which has initials “M I F” in shield on bow, and SN at grip. Striking, finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Grip has A H Fox embossed hard rubber cap. Stock is checkered in very well cut, borderless, classic “D” pattern, with cupid’s bow at front of side panels, spear point into grip checkering, and scroll flourishes into butt. Attenuated splinter ejector forend is slightly schnabeled with shaped ebony tip, and has Fox’s Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.725, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.009 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Copy of original build card, with all present specifications and features confirmed. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, with scant evidence of firing. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous rust blue, with a few light marks, some slight silvering at muzzles, on sharp edges, and some light oxidation near forend tip. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, with just a touch of silvering on sides of fences, rear of top tang, and at trigger guard grip. Stocks have only a very few light handling marks and scratches in their fine orig rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. An exceptionally fine, investment quality, high grade Fox. Very few “D” grade guns were produced; just over 100 12 ga with second generation engraving. Photographs of this particular gun along with a detailed description are in an article by William Headrick, “The Life and Times of Mr. Fox’s DE Grade” in the Double Gun Journal, Winter 2005. This gun also appears on p. 164 of A. H. FOX; THE FINEST GUN IN THE WORLD by Michael McIntosh. 4-50324 MGM145 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3488

3489
$23,600.00

*CSM XE FOX .410 MADE FOR RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY WITH CASE.

SN F205632. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with matted, concave rib are engraved “MADE TO ORDER. A. H. FOX” and “KRUPP – FLUID – STEEL” on tops. There are 2″ triangles of semi-relief oak leaf engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engraved with SN, “XE”, and caliber, and stamped with Fox proof. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with steel information. Loop is stamped with makers name and address. Case hardened, scallop-backed action is specially shaped for .410 bbls, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and Miller single selective trigger. Action is engraved with semi-relief oak leaves surrounding oval vignettes of birds on sides; a pair of woodcock on left, ruffed grouse on right, along with “ANSLEY H. FOX”. A fox is engraved in circle on bottom of action. Top lever with more oak leaves is gold inlaid with flushing ruffed grouse. Leaf engraved trigger guard has SN at grip, along with “R. G. S. No. 3″ inlaid in gold. Nicely marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Side panels and grip are checkered with borderless, semi-fancy pattern, uncheckered ribbons running through grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip and Deeley type release. Diameters at muzzles: left: .405 (IC), right: .405 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15”. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has A H Fox paper label in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with brush, mop, and jag in leather container, a square oil bottle, and a pair of Galazan marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few minor scuffs in leather. Label has a few dents. 4-50155 MGM66 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3489

3490
$27,600.00

*VERY FINE .410 CSMC DE-SPECIAL FOX.

SN F205754. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, flat, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “MADE TO ORDER. A. H. FOX” and “KRUPP – FLUID – STEEL” on tops. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of semi-relief shaded open scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “DE”, caliber, and Fox proof. Loop is stamped with makers name and address. Splinter is gold inlaid “3 IN. CHAM.” Case hardened, scallop-backed action is specially shaped for .410 bbls, and is gold inlaid with SN, caliber, and “DE SPECIAL” on water table. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and Miller type single selective gold-plated trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief large open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights which frame a fox running across bottom of action. “FOX” is gold inlaid on each side. Fences are relief fluted. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll with vacant shield on bow, and SN gold inlaid at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Side panels and grip are checkered in typical “D” borderless, semi-fancy pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet ebony tip and Deeley type release. Diameters at muzzles: left: .390 (Full)), right: .395 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50347 MGM246 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3490

3491
$4,887.50

*A. H. FOX C. E. GRADE.

SN 27458. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted rib, are marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and “MADE BY A. H. FOX GUN CO. PHILA. PA. U. S. A.” on tops. There are 1-1/2″ triangles of open scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are engine turned and stamped with SN and grade. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage medium open scroll with line and geometric borders framing oval vignettes of game; a pair of quail on right, and snipe on left, with bottom of action depicting a setter. “AINSLEY H. FOX” is above each bird scene. There is a vacant scrolled riband on bow of blued trigger guard, that has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered, and grip is also checkered in modified point pattern with bead borders. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet triangular ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few light areas around breech ends, and silvering from contact with forend. Action retains over 80% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvered at normal carry area on bottom and on fences. Original blue of trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow, and is lightening at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of light marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very fine old Fox. 4-50891 MGM247 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3491

3492
$9,200.00

*WONDERFUL REMINGTON MODEL 8 F-GRADE PREMIER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

SN G11373. Cal. .30 Remington. Standard configuration with 22″ bbls with standard open sights, engraved in “F” style with well cut, large, shaded scroll outlining vignettes of game animals; a cougar and doe on left side, with a bear and buck on the right. A portrait of a snarling cougar is on top rear of action. Very fine, nicely marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Remington composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip and on schnabeled forend. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W E C” in script. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Metal retains essentially all of a well done satin blue, engraving very slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a fine French polish finish over some old marks, with a few subsequent light scratches. Finish nicely crazed. Checkering is excellent. Bore is excellent. A classic and scarce Remington. 4-49251 MGM64 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3492

3493
$10,350.00

*ROBERT RUNGE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 58 F MADE FOR THE PRESIDENT OF REMINGTON ARMS, MOST LIKELY THE FIRST OF THIS MODEL PRODUCED.

SN 1001-V. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbl, choked modified, with ventilated rib, is marked with typical Remington nomenclature. As Remington started serial numbering each model at 1000, this is possibly the very first production gun of this series, of which over 270,000 were made from 1956 – 1963. A factory letter states that this gun “was made for M. R. Warden, who was president of Remington when the Model 58 was first introduced in 1956. The engraving was done by Robert P. Runge, one of our premier engravers, who has since retired.” The engraving covers the entire action with large, shaded, scrolled acanthus with stippled background, surrounding relief gold inlaid vignettes of dogs and feathered game in well detailed backgrounds. Left side depicts a pair of pointers at center, with a flushing pheasant at left and mallard at right. Right side of action shows a pair of setters at center pointing a flushing quail at right; a ruffed grouse wings over meadow into woods at left. A spaniel’s head is engraved on trigger guard bow. Quality of this engraving and inlay is very fine, and engravers signature, “RPR”, is at bottom of central scene on left side of action. Beautifully flame figured American walnut stocks are oil finished, and are checkered in point pattern with beaded borders. Pistol grip cap has inset gold oval engraved with monogram “M R W”. Another gold oval (vacant) is inlet on toe line. Stock is fitted with Remington composition buttplate. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Remington factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. A small piece of gold inlay is missing from the left front foot of pointer on left side of action. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. 4-49548 MGM65 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3493

3494
$100,625.00

*RARE PARKER A 1 SPECIAL TRAP GUN WITH VENTILATED RIB, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 232047. Cal. 12 ga. 1-1/2 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 32″ Peerless steel bbls with raised ventilated rib, are marked with faint Peerless steel logos and “Parker Overload Proved”, on engine turned bbl flats. SN, gauge and frame size are on lump. Case hardened action is marked with “A 1 S”, SN, and “8” on engine turned water table, and is nicely filed with four beads around fences, bottom bead running along bottom of bbls and terminating in scroll at bottom of action. Action is engraved with full coverage of unusual small interwoven scroll with floral highlights on bottom. Four flowers in bouquet on trigger plate are semi-relief inlaid in gold. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangle on each side of action. Thumbpiece of top lever is relief carved in scrolled acanthus. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved, with “R. H. Fleet.” gold inlaid on bow. SN is in gold on tang. Action has been fitted with Miller selective trigger. Crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb, measures 14-1/4″ over 3/8″ thick plastic spacer and features fleur-di-lis pattern checkering, checkered side panels, and fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap with beaded gold spacer has inset engraved gold oval on top, which is vacant of any initials. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Extra full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun matches all specifications as listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun collectors letter with specifications of this gun. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue with some subsequent silvering and light marks. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color where protected, silvered from normal carry wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Wood loss at left end of forend from a small crack that can be easily repaired. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY relates that only 79 “A 1 Specials” of all types and gauges were made, only two with ventilated ribs, and three with beavertail forends; therefore this gun is most likely unique. 4-50355 MGM229 (32,500-62,500) – Lot 3494

3495
$46,000.00

*VERY FINE LIGHTWEIGHT 20 GAUGE PARKER AHE WITH CASE.

SN 184302. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Acme steel bbls have typical Parker nomenclature on top rib. Bbl flats and lump have all correct markings. Case hardened action has one bead filed in around fences, and features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage well cut medium scroll with unusual vignettes of antlered deer in wooded backgrounds on each side of action, and “PARKER BROS” is in rectangular band behind hinge pin recesses. Bottom of action depicts a pair of pheasant, one standing, one flying, at front, and fine semi-relief portrait of pointer retrieving snipe or woodcock on trigger plate. Trigger guard is scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap is embellished with inset gold oval engraved with initials “DCA”. Stock features typical A-grade checkering with fleur-di-lis highlights, and checkered side panels with fleur-di-lis drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend is nearly fully checkered. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Full), right -.010 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch green canvas case with green leather trim is lined in dark green cloth. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming all present specifications, and indicating that it was shipped to A & F in NY on Oct. 18, 1919. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 85% of what appears to be orig blue, browning and thinning slightly at normal carry point, and with scattered minor rubs and marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, mostly where protected, and is quite vivid under top lever. Otherwise surfaces are a pleasing pewter gray patina. Buttstock retains traces of what appears to be its orig finish under added varnish, which is over a number of scratches (heavy and light), hunting marks, and dings. Checkering is very good, does not appear to have been re-cut, except on right side near grip cap where it appears a dent was removed. Wood finish on forend appears untouched. Checkering is good, but slightly worn. Bores are near excellent, mostly bright and shiny, but with one or two tiny pings. Action has a hint of looseness only with forend removed, but is tight when fully assembled. Screws are in time. Ejectors are in time. Case is very fine with slight discoloration to canvas, and a few rubs in leather trim. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is excellent. An exceptional light and lively high grade small bore Parker. Every grouse or quail hunters dream. 4-50845 MGM7 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3495

3496
$37,375.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT 28 GAUGE PARKER CHE.

SN 191074. Cal. 28 ga. 00 Frame. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Acme steel bbls have all correct factory markings on bbl flats and rear lump. Case hardened action has lightening cuts on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “C” style with dogs on either side surrounded by medium scroll with geometric borders. A swimming duck is in marsh on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled band on each side of action. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate and features lozenge-shaped drop points, fancy border checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and steel forend tip. Bore diameter: left-.562, right -.571. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Mod), right -.022 (Extra full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.021, right -.021. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. This guns SN is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue with some subsequent silvering and light marks. Action retains most of a correctly colored re-hardening, silvered from normal carry wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY indicates that approx 20 “C” grade 28 bores were made, only seven in this barrel length in all types of bbl material, four with Acme steel. A snappy little quail gun. 4-51027 MGM228 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3496

3497
$37,375.00

*VERY RARE 28 GAUGE PARKER DHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 242290. Cal. 28 ga. 00 Frame. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are unmarked on rib. Bbl flats are stamped with all correct markings including Remington date code “RK” (11/41). Left side of lump is marked with grade, gauge, and chambers. Typical action has non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with large scroll surrounding setter on left, pointer on right, and trio of pheasants on bottom. “PARKER” is engraved on bottom front. Crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton buttplate, and features typical drop points, checkering, and large vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.553, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (Skeet), right -.016 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″ . CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with a few light nicks and marks. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, remainder a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with some light marks and scratches, finish lifted somewhat on butt portion from case burn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. A super little relatively high grade 28 bore, with fewer than 200 made in this grade. 4-50348 MGM166 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3497

3498
$25,875.00

*DYNAMIC LIGHTWEIGHT 28 GAUGE STRAIGHT GRIP PARKER GHE.

SN 187579. Cal. 28 ga. 00 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Parker special steel bbls have all correct markings on rib, water table and lumps. Small action with lightening cuts in water table, has all correct markings, and typical “G” engraving. Action features automatic safety and double triggers. Nicely streaked American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock features typical checkering and German silver shield on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has all correct markings. Bore diameter: left-.556, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Extra full), right -.030 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by a green canvas takedown soft case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig blue with some silvering on sharp edges and a number of light marks mostly on left bbl. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, but is mostly a pleasing silver to gray. Blue of trigger guard is considerably flaked, with traces of bright blue present. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish, wearing through on sharp edges and normal carry points, along with a number of minor marks and scratches. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny with evidence of a ding 6″ back from muzzle on left bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is good. An exceptional grouse, woodcock, or quail gun. 4-51011 MGM59 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3498

3499
$14,375.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE PARKER GH WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS AND STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 111550. Cal. 28 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Damascus bbls have matted top rib. Bbl flats have correct markings. Case hardened action with automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved with flourishes of scroll surrounding game birds; a pair of flying ducks on left, grouse on right, with a pair of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is above each bird scene on sides of action. Lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur, and features point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver shield on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical release and steel tip. Bore diameter: left-.557, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Full), right -.025 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms configuration. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. Action retains scant traces of orig case color where protected, is mostly pewter gray brown. Wood has been refinished and retains nearly all of that finish with a number of light scratches and minor marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some light striations and frosting, and a few minor pits. Action is tight. THE PARKER STORY relates that 15 GH guns were made with 26″ Damascus bbls in 28 ga. with fewer than 130 made in all lengths and bbl types. 4-50420 MGM234 (8,000-14,000) – Lot 3499

3500
$18,400.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER DHE WITH 32″ VENTILATED RIB BARRELS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 230491. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with factory ventilated rib marked with Parker name and address along with “Titanic Steel” on rib, have correct stamps and markings on water table and lump. Typical DHE action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with medium scroll surrounding pointer on left, setter on right, and nye of pheasants on bottom. “PARKER BROS” is in riband on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over brown leather covered pad, and has typical drop points, checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Long, heavy beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Full), right -.021 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.027, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with thinning at breech ends, with some light spots and scratches, silvering at muzzles and along rib. Action retains approx 60% of its orig case hardening color, the balance a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain approx 80% of their orig varnish, worn through and wood darkening on sharp edges, and around butt from finish removal after installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. An unusual long barrel gun, most similar guns had single triggers. 168 DHE’s were made in this grade with 32″ bbls. 4-50343 MGM167 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3500

3501
$20,700.00

*RARE ALL OPTION 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE WITH CASE.

SN 236054. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Titanic steel bbls are fitted with orig raised, ventilated rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings, as does rear lump. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with dogs on either side surrounded by medium scroll with line and geometric borders. There are four pheasants on trigger plate. Action is not maker marked, except on water table. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over brown leather covered pad and features lozenge-shaped drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical release and reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.013 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms this unusual configuration. Dark brown leather leg o’ mutton case has brass medallion on side engraved “Dudley H. Waters Grand Rapids Mich.” CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 90% orig blue, considerably thinned along rib, and silvered at muzzles. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, which was never very bright, so actual percentage is difficult to assess. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its orig blue, much loss due to flaking, heavily silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with high areas rubbed through, and with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case is very fine, with straps restored. THE PARKER STORY relates that 546 “D” twenty bores were made with 28″ bbls, but also states that approx 3% were made with ventilated rib, and another 3% with single triggers. The addition of a beavertail forend and straight grip make this a very scarce gun. 4-50340 MGM231 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3501

3502
$0.00

*VERY SCARCE 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE WITH 24″ BARRELS.

SN 203439. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Original 24″ bbls (as listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. THE PARKER STORY relates that only ten were made in this grade and gauge.) are marked with Parker name and address along with “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct markings are on water table and lump. Typical action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved with medium scroll surrounding oval vignettes of pointer on left, setter on right, and nye of pheasants on bottom of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced open-sided pad with remainder of buttplate spur at heel. Stock features standard drop points, checkering, and large vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Full), right -.019 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-blue. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, is mostly a bright silver. Trigger guard has traces of orig blue, and is nearly all flaked to silver. Stocks retain 80 – 90% of their orig varnish finish with a number of normal light marks, scratches and rubs, with a considerable number of deeper marks on toe line. Extreme rear of butt has some new oil, after addition of pad, which has been in place for a very long time, and is petrified. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right ejector will not fire. Muzzles are missing some solder. A light, fast handling superlative grouse gun. 4-50341 MGM165 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3502

3503
$18,975.00

*RARE 16 GAUGE PARKER DHE WITH VENTILATED RIB.

SN 240315. Cal. 16 ga. 1 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Titanic steel bbls are fitted with orig raised, ventilated rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings as does rear lump. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with nicely detailed dogs on either side surrounded by medium scroll with line and geometric borders. There are four snipe on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Flame crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate and features lozenge-shaped drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and steel forend tip. Bore diameter: left-.666, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Full), right -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms this exceptionally unusual configuration. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining its orig factory finishes. Bbls retain approx 80% blue considerably thinned from normal hand wear. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and fences. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with high areas rubbed through, and with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY relates that 199 16 bore “D” grades were made with 26″ steel bbls. How many with a ventilated rib? 4-50342 MGM230 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3503

3504
$9,200.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 234374. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Titanic steel bbls are fitted with matted rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings, as does rear lump. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with dogs on either side surrounded by medium scroll with line and geometric borders. There are four pheasants on trigger plate. Action is engraved “PARKER BROS” in scrolled band on each side. Well figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over open sided White Line pad and features lozenge-shaped drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and steel tip. Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms this configuration. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, considerably thinned along rib, and silvered at muzzles. Action retains 40 – 50% of its orig case hardening color, vivid where protected. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, much loss due to flaking, heavily silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed oil finish with some light marks and scratches. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. 4-50419 MGM232 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3504

3505
$6,900.00

*20 BORE PARKER BROS DHE.

SN 234517. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on rib. Bbl flats have correct markings and Parker proofs. Case hardened small action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with medium scroll surrounding setter on left, and pointer on right, with group of pheasants on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over unusual Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. (Most “D” grade guns had checkered wood butts.) Stock features standard “D” drop points, checkering, and large silver oval on toe line engraved “B P V”. Splinter ejector forend has typical steel forend tip and latch. Bore diameter: left-.619, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvered at muzzles, and on breech ends, and with a number of minor light scratches and marks. Action retains nearly all of a very fine, correctly colored, re-hardening, only slightly silvered on sharpest edges. Forend iron, latch, and tip retain nearly all of their new color as well. Trigger guard re-blued, and retains all of that blue. Buttstock retains nearly all of, what appears to be, its orig varnish finish with a few minor marks, and some oil rubbed in. Checkering has a few areas re-run, otherwise, as original. Forend checkering re-cut. Wood is a possible replacement. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A great looking, lively grouse gun. 4-48894 MGM153 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3505

3506
$21,275.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER 20 GAUGE VHE SKEET GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 240350. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls have matted rib fitted with dual ivory beads. Bbl flats have all correct markings and proofs, and are also marked “SKEET IN” and “SKEET OUT”. Splinter is reinforced. Standard case hardened action features non-automatic safety, Parker single selective trigger, and has typical wiggle border engraving, and “PARKER” on bottom. American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock shows some nice fiddle figure, and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.619, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (Skeet), right -.007 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. PARKER IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms this configuration. Heavy leather A & F leg o’ mutton case has green cloth lining. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with a few light marks, a slight dent on rib of bbls, and a small (1/4″) spot of cleaned oxidation in front of forend. Action retains 90 – 95% orig vivid case hardening color, silvered slightly on sharp edges, around bottom, and on top lever, with a bit of flecking on and behind right fence. Trigger guard retains 70 – 80% orig blue, thinning at front of bow, silvered on edges, and flaked and silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish, with several light marks and scratches, wearing through on edges of butt. Checkering is sharp and slightly darkening. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case has had strap and hinge restoration, and is generally good. As fine an example of this important Parker variation as one could hope to find, an excellent benchmark gun. 4-50339 MGM236 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3506

3507
$8,625.00

*EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, LATE PARKER TROJAN.

SN 238231. Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls have all correct markings on rib, water table, and lumps. Case hardened action is engraved “PARKER” on bottom. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate, and has standard checkering at grip. Matching splinter forend has friction release. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.025 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptional, retaining nearly all of its orig finish on wood and metal, with only a few minor marks and scratches on bbls. Color hardening of action is fading a bit around bottom at normal carry point, with a few spots on trigger plate. Trigger guard has some minor flaking on bow, and with more flaking at grip, which is showing some slight silver. Stocks retain nearly all their orig varnish with some areas on butt having finish raised from contact with case or fabric. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. The gun may not be rare, but the condition certainly is. A great benchmark gun with which to judge the originality of others. 4-50985 MGM131 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3507

3508
$10,350.00

*UNUSUAL 20 GAUGE PARKER VH WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 228543. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have all correct markings on matted top rib, bbl flats, and lumps. Typical case hardened action is made with single selective trigger, and no safety. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over Silver type pad. It has standard checkering at grip. Long (11-1/4″) beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt. Gun is unusual in that it was ordered without ejectors or safety. All specifications match those in the Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Full), right -.019 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig bright blue, with a number of light marks and scratches, and silvering at muzzles. Action retains approx 90% of its vivid case hardening color, silvered at bottom front and on sharp edges, thinning on top tang. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, butt with added finish after installation of pad, and some scratches filled in. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. A scarce little Parker, most likely a ladies trap gun. 4-51004 MGM129 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3508

3509
$0.00

*RARE HAYES DESIGN PARKER “TRY GUN”.

SN 171493. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 2 Frame. One of fewer than 20 Parker “try guns” made in all types, this specimen has 30″ Vulcan steel bbls with correct markings on rib and bbl flats. The rear of rib is drilled and tapped with three holes for affixing measuring device (not included). A gun with device affixed is pictured in THE PARKER STORY on p. 671. Most known examples are of Hayes pattern. This is one of a group of three made in 1915 by altering a standard “V” action. with engraving that differs from normal production in that “PARKER BROS” is in large letters at bottom of each side. Also, action has been fitted with brazed-on extensions at rear with square headed screws to be turned in and out to adjust for cast. There are also adjustment screws through forward part of top tang and in front of triggers, with access hole through trigger guard bow for adjusting grip angle and initial adjustment for drop at heel. Trigger guard has been thickened at forward and rear portion of bow for unique attachment to trigger plate. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured American walnut has yoke affixed to stock at front of checkering which extends into action area to be acted on by aforementioned adjustment screws. Butt portion of stock behind unusual scallop bordered mullered checkering, has knurled wheel adjustment screws for drop at heel and comb. Thick, hard, checkered, rubber buttplate has wheel adjustments for length of pull, and pitch, and screw adjustment on bottom wheel for extra cast at toe. Gun is fitted with standard splinter forend. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun with an extra code of “4” which normally refers to a single trigger. In this case, however, it must denote a “special” gun, as other “try guns” in the group, all have the same designation. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (Full), right -.034 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.031. Drop at heel: adjustable, drop at comb: adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: adjustable. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and thinned at normal carry and wear areas. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color, mostly cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous small marks and light compressions. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. This is a well designed, shootable, “try gun”. 4-49288 MGM128 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3509

3510
$2,300.00

ANTIQUE PARKER DH.

SN 88809. (1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Titanic steel bbls have typical factory Parker markings on concave, matted rib and water table. Typical action with non-automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in early “D” style with various sized simple scroll, surrounding vignettes of dogs; pointer on left, setter on right sides of action, and a nye of pheasants on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Dense, nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over skeleton buttplate, and features usual “D” style drop points, checkering, and large vacant silver oval on toe line. Checkered grip cap is of early style. Gun is equipped with matching splinter forend. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.742. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (Full), right -.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-black over some heavy pitting on dolls head, with considerable subsequent wear, scratches, and rubs. Color of this re-blue looks “factory”. Action retains traces of case hardening color where protected, is mostly a pleasing silver gray, with some darkening on bottom. Stocks retain what looks to be an old factory refinish over some light marks, and with some subsequent light scratches and marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny, with some light pitting, mostly in left bbl. Action is slightly loose. 4-50207 MGM133 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3510

3511
$2,760.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER VH.

SN 134817. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls have matted top rib. Bbl flats have correct markings. Case hardened action features wiggle borders. “PARKER BROS” is on each side. Action features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Parkers dogs head buttplate with spur, and features point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip, and a silver shield on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical release and steel tip. Bore diameter: left-.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms configuration. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action color has been enhanced with heat, and is considerably worn. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with numerous marks and scrapes. There is a repaired crack on left side of grip which flexes slightly. Cheeks of stock are transfixed by screw, head of which is filled in on right side. An extra screw hole has been added to rear of trigger guard tang. Bores are fair, shiny, with considerable pitting. Action is slightly loose. 4-50421 MGM235 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3511

3512
$14,160.00

*PARKER INVINCIBLE UPGRADE BY PACHMAYR.

SN 235974. Cal. 12 ga. No. 1-1/2 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Starting with a DHE with ventilated rib, single trigger, and beavertail forend, Pachmayr created this unusual Parker and donated it to “Ducks Unlimited” according to gold oval on pistol grip cap. 32″ Bbls with orig Parker ventilated rib, are gold inlaid “CUSTOM BY PACHMAYR” on rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Parker proofs and “INV” and “9”. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of scrolled acanthus engraved on breech ends of bbls, and 1″ triangles at muzzles. Typical action has been customized with the addition of ornamental sideplates, as well as side clips. Rear of fences have been nicely filed with four beads. Top lever has filed in chevron, and pierced scrolled thumbpiece. Single selective trigger has been gold-plated. Action is engraved with full coverage large, shaded, scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. “PARKER BROS” is gold inlaid on each side of action. Water table has been engine turned and stamped “INV” and “9” above and below SN. Blued, scroll and floral engraved trigger guard has SN gold inlaid at grip. Finely marbled, flesh-toned European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown Old English pad. Checkering at grip is of fleur-di-lis pattern, and has mullered borders and fleur-di-lis flourishes into butt. Pistol grip cap has inlaid gold oval engraved “DONATED BY Nan and Frank Pachmayr to DUCKS UNLIMITED.” Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Iron is engine turned and marked “INV” and “9”. Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.017 (Light mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly new as custom finished, retaining nearly all fine finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light marks, mostly on butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-49552 MGM134 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3512

3513
$10,350.00

*20 GAUGE PARKER “A1 SPECIAL” UPGRADE ENGRAVED BY ANGELO BEE.

SN 147976. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls have Parker factory markings on matted rib. 2″ Triangles of well cut floral scroll is at breech ends, and bands of scroll at muzzles. Coin finished action has machine turned water table marked “A 1 S” and “8” above and below SN. Action is engraved with full coverage, well cut, semi-relief, floral scroll surrounded by small, simple scroll. This theme carries on to trigger guard and top lever, which has pierced scrolled thumbpiece. This well done engraving is by Angelo Bee, whose name and bee logo are on trigger plate. Striking, flame figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and has wavy bordered checkering at grip with small extensions into butt. Splinter ejector forend is also custom engraved and checkered. Bore diameter: left-.628, right -.626. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Full), right -.012 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.015, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks and scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-49554 MGM130 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3513

3514
$8,625.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER CH UPGRADE BY RUNGE.

SN 172139. Cal. 20 ga. 0 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are marked “Acme Steel” on matted top rib. Bbl flats have been re-marked to have correct markings. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Water table has been re-marked to reflect upgrade. Action is engraved in typical “C” style with nicely detailed dogs on either side surrounded by medium scroll with line and geometric borders. Trigger plate depicts a pointer on point with flushing pheasant in hilly background. “PARKER BROS” is on rectangle on each side of action. Border above front arch of trigger plate is engraved in very small capitals “ENGR R P RUNGE ILION NY 79”. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate and features lozenge-shaped drop points, scallop patterned checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “L”. Matching beavertail forend has typical release and reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger confirms that this was converted from “VH” with capped pistol grip. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, since upgrade. with only a few very minor marks in all fine wood and metal finishes. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50361 MGM233 (6,500-11,500) – Lot 3514

3515
$5,175.00

*28 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 28-02078. Cal. 28 ga. 00 Frame. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels have Winchester Parker Reproduction markings. 26″ Bbls are choked IC and Mod; 28″ bbls choked mod and full. Small case hardened, boxlock action has lightening cuts in water table, and is engraved in typical “DHE” style with simple scroll surrounding setter on left, pointer on right side of action, and a trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. Blued, scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked and fiddle figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock with typical “D” drop points and checkering measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Gun is equipped with matching splinter ejector forend. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 5 lbs. 9 oz. Weight with 26″ bbls: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan leather case with leather corners has tan leather trimmed outer cover. Interior of case is lined in green felt with Parker reproduction label in lid. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls, and contains Parker Reproduction Instruction booklet and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory blue. Action retains approx 85% of its color, silvered on bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain essentially all of their factory finish with a few light marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, exterior cover has some minor rubs. Interior cloth is fine, with some rubs and loose partitions. 4-49276 MGM135 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3515

3516
$4,025.00

*28 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE WITH CASE.

SN 28-00436. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with Winchester reproduction markings, are choked improved cylinder and modified. Case hardened action has lightening cuts in water table, and is engraved in typical “D” style with simple, large scroll surrounding dogs on sides, and pheasants on bottom of action along with “PARKER”. Nicely marbled and figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and features typical drop points and checkering. Splinter ejector forend has wood that matches buttstock. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather case with leather corners has tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in green felt, and has Parker reproduction label in lid, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod and Parker marked square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig finish on bbls, thinned slightly, and with a number of marks. Action retains approx 75% of its orig color, thinning and silvering from normal hand wear. Stocks have a number of scratches and marks, and some light scuffs in their orig finish, with a fairly deep ding in checkering at right of grip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case leather is excellent, outer cover has some slight discoloration and scuffs. Interior of case is excellent. 4-49280 MGM132 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3516

3517
$34,500.00

*VERY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, ITHACA FLUES GRADE 7 WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 313767. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of bbls are 30″ with flat, engine turned ribs, with triangles of foliate scroll engraved at breech ends. One set with open chokes, has SN on engine turned water table and is marked in small letters “ITHACA GUN CO.” and “ITHACA, N.Y.” on tops of bbls, the other set with tight chokes is marked on water table with SN “-7”, and is engraved in large letters on tops “ITHACA GUN CO.” and “ITHACA, N.Y. U.S.A.” Loop of tightly choked bbls is stamped “T” and “P”. Case hardened Flues action features automatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), and checkered, gold-plated double triggers. Water table is engraved with SN, gauge, and “7”, along with “PAT’D.” Action is engraved with nearly full coverage nicely rendered scrolling leaf and berry motifs with stippled background. This interesting work surrounds multi color gold inlaid vignettes of game birds on each side of action; a pair of ducks on left, pheasants on right, a two colored gold heraldic eagle clutching arrows on trigger plate, and a head of antlered deer on trigger guard bow. Top lever and trigger guard with matching engraving are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over orig Ithaca Gun Company composition buttplate. Grip and side panels are checkered in an extensive, fancy, fleur-di-lis style, with fleur-di-lis and ribbons in patterns. Each bbl set has its own splinter forend, each nearly fully checkered and with inset ebony tip. Set one with open chokes: Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.026. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Set two (-7) with tight chokes: Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Full), right -.039 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.014, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Framed “Concours d’Elegance” certificate. CONDITION: Excellent to Near Mint. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, just silvering slightly at muzzles and sharp edges of ribs. Action retains well over 90% of its bright orig case hardening color, silvered on edges of fences, and slightly on bottom. Top lever is silvered slightly on thumbpiece, trigger guard on sharp edges of bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, grain slightly raised, with some crazing around comb. Checkering is near mint. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A very fine high grade Ithaca, with very unusual, possibly unique, engraving. This gun was the gold medal winner in the Vintage American Side By Side Class at the 10th Gold Medal Concours d’Elegance of Fine Guns, at the Vintage Cup 24 September 2005. 4-50843 MGM23 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 3517

3518
$4,025.00

*20 GAUGE ITHACA GRADE 4 FLUES.

SN 272342. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with flat matted rib are stamped with SN and grade on bbl flats. Case hardened Flues boxlock action features automatic safety and gold-plated double triggers with checkered finger blades. Action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with stippled backgrounds and geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game birds on each side; a mallard flies over swamp on left, and a perched pheasant is in field on right. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip. Feather crotch figured American walnut capped long pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over embossed Ithaca composition buttplate. There is fancy fleur-di-lis checkering with line borders and additional fleur-di-lis through pattern at grip. A gold shield engraved “N J B 1916″ is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip, and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.608, right -.608. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% of an old re-black over some scattered light pitting. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, considerably silvered from normal carry wear. Triggers retain most of their gold plate. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50371 MGM249 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3518

3519
$4,025.00

*16 GAUGE ITHACA GRADE 4 NID.

SN 448937. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with concave, matted rib are stamped with SN, grade, and “2-3/4” on engine turned bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BEST FLUID STEEL”. Case hardened NID boxlock action features pin type cocking indicators, automatic safety, and gold-plated double triggers. Action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with stippled backgrounds and line borders surrounding vignettes of game bird on each side; a mallard flies over swamp on left, and a perched pheasant is in field on right. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip. Slight feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. There is fancy borderless fleur-di-lis checkering at grip. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has inset ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.673, right -.674. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, considerably silvered from normal carry wear. Triggers retain most of their gold plate. Stocks retain nearly all what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in as maintenance. Forend iron and trigger guard have been re-blued and retain essentially all of that blue. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. An unusual NID in skeet configuration. 4-50872 MGM252 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3519

3520
$9,200.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Please Note: The beautiful heavy gloss finish is a later refinish.

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA KNICK 7 E SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 400299T. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” on arched riband within field of scrolled olive leaves and olives on each side of breech section. SN and grade are on polished lump. Bbl flats are engine turned. Case hardened “Knick” type boxlock action is marked with SN, grade, and gauge on water table, is without safety, and has broad trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with large open scrolled olive leaves and olives, with stippled backgrounds, matching that on bbl with geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game with subjects gold inlaid; a pair of ducks flush from marsh on left side, and a pair of pheasants are foraging on right. Bottom of action is two color gold inlaid with heraldic eagle, and engraved “Made in U. S. A.” Trigger guard has gold inlaid portrait of white tailed buck and SN at grip. Striking feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped (engraved and gold inlaid with red gold flushing pheasant over yellow gold ground) long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Ithaca sunrise pad with aluminum base plate. There is fancy fleur-di-lis borderless checkering with additional fleur-di-lis through pattern at grip with flourishes into butt. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-di-lis motif. A gold inlaid shield on toe line is engraved with monogram “R V”. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .733. Bore restriction: .032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: .048. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is accompanied by dark brown vinyl Browning case lined in brown faux fur. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue, silvered slightly on sharp edges, and with a few light marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their heavy gloss finish with a few minor marks. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. Case is excellent. An excellent example of this highly regarded trap gun. 4-50345 MGM251 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3520

3521
$9,200.00
Revised: 3/6/2014

Exciting Update: According to noted Ithaca Gun Co. reseacher, scholar and author Walt Snyder, this is one of four Grade 6 Knick Single Barrel trap guns made!

*ITHACA KNICK 6 E SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 400482T. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” on arched riband within field of open scrolled acanthus on each side of breech section. SN and grade are on engine turned lump. Case hardened “Knick” type boxlock action is marked with SN, grade, and gauge on water table, is without safety, and has gold-plated trigger with checkered finger blade. Action is engraved with large open scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, stippled backgrounds, and geometric borders surrounding oval target shooting vignettes with subjects in two colors of gold on each side; an Indian brave in breechclout has drawn bow in woodlands on left, and a trapshooter stands at target station on right. Bottom of action is engraved with heraldic eagle, “Made in U. S. A.” and “ITHACA GUN CO ITHACA N Y”. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip. Striking feather crotch figured American walnut capped long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad. There is fancy fleur-di-lis checkering with line borders and additional fleur-di-lis through pattern at grip with flourishes into butt. Side panels are also checkered with fleur-di-lis motif. A gold inlaid shield is on toe line. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: .728. Bore restriction: .035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: .038. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Gun is accompanied by Red Head heavy leather large leg o’ mutton type case, gold embossed on side “J. H. K.” CONDITION: Near new, as completely and competently refurbished. Wood and metal retain essentially all of their custom finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. Case is excellent, handle a bit tired, one strap missing. 4-50346 MGM250 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3521

3522
$10,350.00

*VERY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY FE GRADE.

SN 53752. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Steel bbls with slightly raised, matted rib are unmarked except for a diamond and SN on bottom of left bbl. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety, cocking indicators, nickel-plated double triggers, and Lefever’s unique ejector system with kicking levers in action. Action is engraved in typical “F” style with geometric and line borders, along with flourishes of well cut scroll framing circular vignettes of game birds on lockplates; a duck on left, and snipe on right. Each lockplate is stamped “LEFEVER ARMS CO”. Trigger plate is stamped with patent dates, the last one being “87”. SN is at grip of case hardened, scroll engraved trigger guard. Nicely marbled and fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over old original hardened Silver pad. Standard point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. Matching splinter forend has friction release. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.033 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining its orig finishes throughout. Bbls have a number of scattered marks and scratches, thinned to about 95%. Case hardening of action is exceptionally fine, nearly 100% present, with only a hint of silvering on high points and sharp edges. A considerable amount of orig varnish is present. Case hardening color on trigger guard is also exceptionally good, silvered at grip. Case hardening of forend iron, central escutcheon, and tip are considerably silvered from normal carrying wear. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain slightly raised, with a small number of marks, knocks, and scratches. Recoil pad is an old on orig curve. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A extremely fine example of this seldom seen American classic in ultra-high original condition. 4-50844 MGM67 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3522

3523
$4,025.00

*VERY FINE EARLY BAKER PARAGON GRADE WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 268. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine three stripe Damascus bbls with concave, matted rib, are unmarked except for SN on bbl flats, and are fitted with “extra draw lug”. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of simple and acanthus scroll at about 30% coverage. Fences are semi-relief carved in open shaded scroll. Lockplates with sprays of scroll are engraved with well detailed dogs which are quite lifelike; a setter locks onto point on left plate, and a pointer is riveted at attention, on right. “Baker Gun Co” is at front of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard has scroll engraving and quail on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled and finely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered composition buttplate with Baker logo. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has fancy inset ebony tip and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (I Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig fine Damascus finish. Action retains 80% of its case hardening color with some flecking and browning at front part of bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their muted color which has thinned a bit toward tails. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, but is flaked on bow and silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with a number of light marks and bumps, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine example of this relatively scarce American classic. 4-50882 MGM254 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3523

3524
$8,625.00

*FINE BAKER PARAGON GRADE.

SN 825. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are engraved “KRUPP FLUID STEEL” and “BAKER GUN CO. MAKERS” on rear portion of rib. SN is on bbl flats, which are fitted with “extra draw lug”. Bottoms of bbls are marked “Krupp Fluid Steel”. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with simple scroll at about 30% coverage. Fences are deeply scroll engraved. Lockplates with sprays of scroll are engraved with well detailed dogs which are quite lifelike; a pair of setters, one on point, is on left plate, and a pair of alert pointers is on right. “Baker Gun Co” is engraved at front portion both sides of action under bbls. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate marked “BAKER”. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has fancy inset ebony tip and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (Full), right -.038 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue. Action retains 70 – 80% of its case hardening color with some flecking, browning, and silvering at front part of bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their muted color which has thinned a bit toward tails, with some minor flecking. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue, but is flaking on bow, and silvered and browning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig oil finish with a number of light marks, bumps, and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. J-spring return spring inoperable, forend slightly loose. A relatively scarce American high grade gun. 4-50866 MGM255 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3524

3525
$9,775.00
Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: There is a small tight crack at the forend tip; a very easy repair.

*VERY FINE BAKER PARAGON GRADE WITH DAMASCUS BARRELS.

SN 646. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine three stripe Damascus bbls with concave, matted rib, are unmarked except for SN on polished bbl flats, and are fitted with “extra draw lug”. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with simple scroll at about 30% coverage. Fences are semi-relief carved in well done open shaded scroll. Lockplates with sprays of scroll are engraved with very well detailed dogs and birds (dogs are expressive and quite lifelike); a spotted setter peers intently at a pair of quail on left plate, and a pointer looks skyward over a pair of woodcock on right. “Baker Gun Co” is on bottom of each side of action under lockplate. Blued trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow, and SN at grip. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered composition buttplate with Baker logo. Intricate point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Composition grip cap has interesting scroll profile. Matching splinter forend has fancy inset hard rubber tip and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (IMod), right -.021 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig fine Damascus finish. Action retains most of its case hardening color with some flecking and browning at front part of bottom. Lockplates retain most of their color which has thinned toward tails. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue, but is heavily flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks and bumps, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine example of this relatively scarce American classic. 4-50889 MGM253 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3525

3526
$2,875.00

*FINE BAKER “A” GRADE.

SN 166. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Boldly figured two stripe Damascus bbls with broad, concave, matted rib, are unmarked, except for SN on bbl flats, which is fitted with “extra draw lug”. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with simple open scroll with line and bead borders at about 30% coverage. Fences are scroll engraved. Lockplates have geometric borders and portray hunting scenes; a hunter seated on log with setter retrieving fallen bird is on left plate, and hunter firing at two flushing quail with pointer on point in foreground, is on right. Front of each lockplate is marked “BAKER HAMMERLESS”. Blued trigger guard has head of spaniel with retrieved quail on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob semi pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over old Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony tip and J-spring release. Bore diameter: left-.722, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig strong Damascus finish, with a few light marks, and a 2″ scratch at breech end of left bbl. Action and lockplates retain over 90% of their orig case hardening color with some flecking and silvering on bottom. Trigger guard retains 85 – 90% orig blue, and are slightly silvered at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig oil finish with a number of marks, bumps, and scratches. Checkering is slightly worn, especially on the forend, which has a few chips along top edge. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50884 MGM256 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3526

3527
$44,850.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W32998. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR WILLIAM E. KIRBY” in milled out portions at rears. Tops of left bbls are marked “MODEL 21 WINCHESTER 20 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM.” and with New Haven address. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are choked IC and mod; 28″ bbls, mod and full. Loops are stamped “1” and “2”. Blued flat sided action has engine turned water table with Winchester marks on left, and features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in 21-6 style with relief oak leaf carved fences, and near full coverage of medium scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left, pointer on right, and pair of pheasant on bottom of action. Trigger guard is gold inlaid “W E K” on bow. Very fine, crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in no. 21 – B style, with fleur-di-lis, ribbons, and flourishes. Steel grip cap has gold band on outer circumference, center gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Slim “Field” beavertail ejector forends have inset ebony tips with irons and wood stamped “1” and “2” on inside. 26″ BBLS No. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ BBLS No. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners has rectangular brass plaque on top engraved “W E K”. Russet canvas outer cover with leather trim is also embossed “W E K” on central leather patch. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming present specifications and stating that this fine gun was ordered on Jan. 14, 1971, with final inspection May 15, 1972. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few nearly imperceptible marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some light scuffs, one zipper is off track. 4-50306 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 3527

3528
$45,425.00

*VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33062. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ and 30″ Raised ventilated rib bbls are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR JOHN R. WOODS” on rear portion of ribs. Tops of left bbls are engraved with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are marked skeet and skeet, 30″ bbls modified and full. Each bbl set has its own forend. 26″ Bbls are stamped “1” on loop, and 30″ bbls are stamped “2”. These numbers are also stamped on their respective forends at tip of iron. Flat-sided blued action has Winchester information stamped on engine turned water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid birds and dog; a quail is on left side of action, a pheasant is on right, with a setter on bottom. Initials “J. R. W.” are gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Fences are deep chisel engraved in oak leaf motif. Exceptional feather crotch figured American walnut buttstock is checkered in 21-B style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. It is fitted with black leather covered pad, and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “GRAND AMERICAN”. Matching beavertail ejector forends have engine turned iron internals and inset ebony tips. 26″ BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14″. 30″ BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality brown leather case with stitched leather corners is gold embossed “J. R. W.” on top, has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim, which is also embossed “J. R. W.” on central leather medallion. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has a gold embossed black leather Winchester label in lid. Case contains a pair of Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush in black leather snap case. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Old grease is beginning to congeal. Case leather is excellent. Outer cover is beginning to fade, and has some scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some areas rubbed through from contact with muzzles. Accessories are excellent. 4-51901 MGM216 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3528

3529
$35,075.00

*EXTREMELY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33111. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ Bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers and 28″ bbls with 3″ chambers, have raised ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR LOGAN MOCK, JR.” in milled out portions toward rear. Tops of left bbls are marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are nicely cut 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Set of bbls is marked cylinder and improved cylinder (stamped “1” on loop and tip of forend iron), and 28″ set modified and full (stamped “2”). Each bbl set has its own forend. Flat-sided, blued action has Winchester information stamped on engine turned water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of flush gold inlaid birds and dogs; a setter is on left side of action, a pointer is on right, with a pair of pheasants on bottom. Trigger guard bow is gold inlaid “L F M”. Fences are deep chisel engraved in oak leaf motif. Dense, flaming, feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 21-B style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Stock has black leather covered pad. “GRAND AMERICAN” is gold inlaid on engraved steel grip cap. Matching beavertail ejector forends have engine turned iron internals and inset ebony tips. 26″ BBL Set no “1”: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28″ BBL Set no. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Fine quality brown leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed in gold on top “L. F. M.” and has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim also embossed on leather central medallion, “L. F. M.” Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush, broken case extractor and case straps. Case is marked “Made in England” on front above lock. PROVENANCE: Winchester Repeating Firearms Musuem letter confirming configuration, and final inspection report. Buffalo Bill Historic Center letter with date ordered of Oct 9, 1980 and completed on March 2, 1981. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Case leather is excellent, outer cover has a number of scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions and slight soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 4-51899 MGM219 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3529

3530
$37,375.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33068. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Raised ventilated rib bbls are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on rear portion of ribs. Tops of left bbls are engraved with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are choked skeet and skeet, 28″ bbls modified and full. Each bbl set has its own forend. 26″ Bbls are stamped “2” on loop, and 28″ bbls are stamped “1”. These numbers are also stamped on their respective forends at tip of iron. Flat-sided blued action has Winchester information stamped on engine turned water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid birds and dogs; a setter is on left side of action, a pointer is on right, with a pair of pheasants on bottom. Head of a spaniel is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Fences are deep chisel engraved in oak leaf motif. Spectacular feather crotch figured American walnut oil finished capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 21-B style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Stock is fitted with brown leather covered pad, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. “GRAND AMERICAN” is gold inlaid on engraved steel grip cap. Matching beavertail ejector forends have engine turned iron internals and inset ebony tips. 26″ BBLS no “2”: Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight. 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ BBLS no. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight. 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality brown leather case with stitched leather corners, has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with a gold embossed black leather Winchester label in lid. Case contains two pairs of Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush in black leather snap case. PROVENANCE: Winchester Museum letter confirming all specifications of this gun and stating that it was engraved by Hartleib. It was finished Nov. 10, 1983. Other Cody Museum information. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Old grease is beginning to congeal. Case leather is excellent, outer cover is excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with slight soiling from contact with guns and bbls. Accessories are excellent.   4-51900 MGM217 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3530

3531
$28,750.00

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 32969. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have raised ventilated ribs. Tops of left bbls are marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are 3-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. One set of bbls is marked skeet and skeet (stamped “2” on loop and tip of forend iron), and the other set IC and modified (stamped “1”). Each bbl set has its own forend. Flat-sided, blued action has Winchester information stamped on engine turned water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of semi-raised relief gold inlaid birds and dogs; a setter is on left side of action, a pointer is on right, with a pair of pheasants on bottom. A setter on point is relief engraved on trigger guard bow. Fences are deep chisel engraved in oak leaf motif. Feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 21-B style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Stock has checkered wood butt with fleur-di-lis, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. “GRAND AMERICAN” is gold inlaid on engraved steel grip cap. Matching beavertail ejector forends have engine turned iron internals and inset ebony tips. BBL Set no “1”: Drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL Set no. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight. 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Fine quality brown leather case with stitched leather corners, has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with a gold embossed black leather Winchester label in lid. Case contains Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush in black leather snap case. PROVENANCE: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company letter indicating that the gun was “obtained by us from the liquidators of U. S. Repeating Arms” confirming configuration, and that they have gone through this gun mechanically and “detailed it out to 100% pristine condition.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Old grease is beginning to congeal. Case leather is excellent, outer cover is excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with slight soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 4-51902 MGM218 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3531

3532
$26,550.00

*EXTREMELY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRADE 6 WITH CASE.

SN 32464. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have raised ventilated rib. Top of left bbl is marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are nicely cut 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs, bottom of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked improved cylinder and modified. Flat-sided, blued action has milled out water table to reduce weight. Breech face is engine turned. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of birds and dogs; a setter is on left side of action, a pointer is on right, with a pair of pheasants on bottom. A portrait of a Labrador is on trigger guard bow. Fences are engraved in oak leaf motif. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 21-A style with ribbons through pattern, and has checkered wood butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has engine turned internals and has inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Fine quality brown Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush. PROVENANCE: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company letter stating “this gun was obtained by us from the liquidators of U. S. Repeating Arms” confirming configuration and stating “we have gone through this gun mechanically and detailed it out to 100% pristine condition.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Case leather is excellent with a few scuffs and scratches, bottom corner is rubbed. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with slight soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 4-51898 MGM220 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3532

3533
$13,800.00

*28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH VENTILATED RIB AND BOX.

SN 32266. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked Skeet and 2. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 28 GAUGE 2-3/4″. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated single trigger. Winchester markings and proof are on engine turned water table. Fancy flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Fancy checkering with flourishes and ribbon through pattern is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching slimmed beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace, and inlet ebony tip, internals are engine turned. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Winchester Olin marked box contains shipping sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent, appears as new. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. 4-50965 MGM94 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3533

3534
$0.00

*CUSTOM 16 GAUGE C S M MODEL 21.

SN W38297. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Ventilated rib bbls, choked improved cylinder and modified, have manufacturers markings on top of left bbl. Breech ends are engraved with 3″ triangles of medium scroll, 2″ triangles are at muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and chamber information. Blued flat side action features automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage small, shaded scroll in 21-6 “Chrysler Gun” style. This engraving continues onto trigger guard, with SN at grip. Finely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “P M F”. Matching beavertail braced forend has inlet ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, virtually as new, with only a few minor marks in wood. Metal is excellent, tips of action pins silvered. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-49550 MGM99 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3534

3535
$25,300.00

*CUSTOM WINCHESTER VENTILATED RIB MODEL 21 .410 INLAID WITH GOLD DOGS WITH BOX.

SN W32839. Cal. 410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ bbls have matted, ventilated rib with red Bradley sighting bead, marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. Chokes marks are “WS1” & “WS2”. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK – 410 – 3 IN.” Bbl flats have lightening cuts and are engine turned, as are breech face and inside surface of forend iron. Flat sided blued action is inlaid with well detailed gold dogs on left, right and bottom, and features automatic safety and gold-plated single selective trigger. Water table has lightening cuts and is engine turned. Beautifully flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt and has “A” type checkering pattern at grip and side panels. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching beavertail forend is braced and has inlet ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Gun is accompanied by Winchester Olin box with yellow Winchester marked label, which has SN and Olin inked in. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears as test fired only. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with only a few minor handling marks. Action retains virtually all of its orig blue. There are only the faintest of marks in all of these fine finishes.  Mechanics are crisp. Box is somewhat rubbed and crushed, shipping label foxed, end label excellent. We cannot warrantee authenticity of box. A fine looking 21 tastefully appointed. 4-50967 MGM98 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3535

3536
$16,100.00

*NICELY APPOINTED .410 CSMC WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN W38034. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, is choked “improved cylinder” and “modified”. Engine turned bbl flats have lightening cuts, with SN and caliber stamped in recesses. Bbls are marked with Winchester proof steel, and chokes, loop with manufacturers name and address. Lightweight blued action is engraved in 21-4 style; ducks on left, quail on right, and with pointer and setter on bottom. Spectacular flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend is braced. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor marks in wood and metal, most notably a light scratch on left side of action. Mechanically crisp. 4-50166 MGM83 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3536

3537
$13,570.00

*AS NEW 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE, BOX, AND HANG TAG.

SN 30502. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have raised ventilated rib. Top of left bbl is marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs, bottom of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked improved cylinder and modified. Flat-sided, blued action has milled out water table to reduce weight, which is stamped with Winchester proof. Breech face is engine turned. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has point pattern checkering with bead borders and checkered wood butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has engine turned internals and inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed Winchester label on lid, and contains a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black leather snap case, and cleaning cloth. Red printed brown box has Winchester label with no information written in, and contains shipping wrap. Yellow and red hang tag has basic information inked in. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent, near new.  Box is excellent, label slightly foxed. Hang tag is excellent. 4-51895 MGM223 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3537

3538
$13,225.00

*28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SPECIAL DELUXE GRADE WITH BOX.

SN 32367. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked “Improved cylinder” and “Modified”. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 28 GAUGE 2-3/4″. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Standard type action features automatic safety and blued single trigger. Winchester markings and proof are on water table. Fancy flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded border goes over grip. Side panels are also checkered. Slimmed beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Winchester Olin marked box has end label with information and SN matching this gun, marked “Special Deluxe”. CONDITION: Excellent, appears new, with some minor marks in finish. Mechanically crisp. Box has some minor tatters, labels are slightly foxed. 4-50968 MGM92 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3538

3539
$11,500.00

*28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH VENTILATED RIB AND BOX.

SN 32285. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2”. Top of left bbl is marked “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 28 GAUGE 2-3/4″. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Standard type action features automatic safety and blued single trigger. Winchester markings and proof are on water table. Fancy flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Slimmed beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Winchester Olin marked box contains blank hang tag, shipping sleeves, and information booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, appears new. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. 4-50969 MGM93 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3539

3540
$11,500.00

*PRISTINE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND BOX.

SN 30794. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have raised ventilated rib. Top of left bbl is marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs, bottom of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked improved cylinder and modified. Flat-sided, blued action has milled out water table to reduce weight, which is stamped with Winchester proof. Breech face is engine turned. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has point pattern checkering with bead borders and checkered wood butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has engine turned internals and inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight. 7 lbs 1-1/2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps, rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black leather snap case, a detached Winchester gold embossed label, and cleaning patches. Red printed box has U. S. Repeating Arms label and end label, filled in for this particular gun. PROVENANCE: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company letter stating “this gun was obtained by us from the liquidators of U. S. Repeating Arms” confirming configuration and stating “we have gone through this gun mechanically and detailed it out to 100% pristine condition.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent, near new.  Box is fine, corners parted, label slightly foxed. 4-51896 MGM222 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3540

3541
$13,800.00

*EXTREMELY FINE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21.

SN 32946. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have raised ventilated rib. Top of left bbl is marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs, bottom of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked improved cylinder and modified. Flat-sided, blued action has milled out water table to reduce weight. Breech face is engine turned. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has point pattern checkering with beaded borders and has checkered wood butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has engine turned internals and has inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight. 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company letter stating “this gun was obtained by us from the liquidators of U. S. Repeating Arms” confirming configuration and stating “we have gone through this gun mechanically and detailed it out to 100% pristine condition.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. 4-51897 MGM221 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3541

3542
$12,650.00

*RELIEF ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS.

SN 13113. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 30″ Bbls, fitted with Simmons ventilated ribs, are marked “WINCHESTER – 12 GAUGE 2-3/4 CHAMB.” on sides of left bbls. Breech areas are engraved with large, shaded scroll which has been polished bright for contrast. There are also gold bands around breech ends. Bbl flats are marked with SNs and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are marked with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are marked “WS-1” and “WS-2”. 30″ Bbls are marked full and full. Standard blued action is stamped with Winchester address, etc. on water table, and is embellished with high relief bird and dog scenes with subjects gold inlaid; a setter in wooded background on left rear of action, points a pair of geese on front. What appears to be the same setter points a pair of ducks on right side. Bottom of action is engraved with large scroll, highlighted similar to the scroll on bbl, surrounding flush gold inlays of retriever with duck, and another with flying grouse. Borders of action are gold line inlaid. “SKEET” is gold inlaid on trigger plate. Fences are relief engraved in floral motif. This work is unsigned. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and has fancy bordered checkering at grip with flourishes into butt. Side panels are checkered. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. 26″ Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 30″ Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining nearly all its finishes on wood and metal, with a few handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works.   4-50350 MGM227 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3542

3543
$11,500.00

*FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 13150. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 26″ bbls have raised ventilated ribs. Left side of each bbl is marked “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE 2-3/4 CHAM.” Bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked skeet and skeet, and modified and full. Blued standard action is stamped with Winchester proof, Winchester address, and patent information. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has point pattern checkering with bead borders and checkered wood butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Skeet marked bbls: Drop at heel: 1-15/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Modified and full marked bbls: Drop at heel: 1-15/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan leather Brady case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth without provision for extra barrels, and contains a pair of Charles Daly marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, metal silvered on high edges, and slightly at grip and forend escutcheon. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed gloss finish with a number of minor subsequent marks and dings. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is very fine with a number of scuffs and marks. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling. 4-50344 MGM224 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3543

3544
$12,075.00

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN WITH BOX.

SN 26591. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with matted rib have Winchester model and gauge information on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proof, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with “WS 1″ and WS 2”. Typical action with non-automatic safety and blued single trigger, is marked “Skeet” on trigger plate. Water table is polished, and stamped with Winchester proof. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. Cardboard box with Winchester label on top has end label for this particular shotgun with all pertinent information including SN. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be near new, with a few light flecks on action, white efflorescence on grip cap, and a few scratches in wood, most noticeably two fairly deep marks in finish on top of comb and a minor grain line repair on forend. Gun appears to have been shot very little. Some oxidation has been cleaned from left breechface. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Box is somewhat tattered, with some staining and tears. Labels have considerable loss, but are legible. 4-50970 MGM89 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3544

3545
$11,500.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH VENTILATED RIB AND CASE.

SN 17118. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are marked for improved cylinder and modified. Winchester model and gauge information are on top of left bbl. Bottoms of bbls have all correct marks. Blued Model 21 action has matted top of standing breech, automatic safety, and blued single selective trigger. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Green canvas Brady case with leather trim has rectangular brass tag on top engraved “N C W G III”, and is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored to new, with only the faintest marks in wood or metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some marks and scuffs on exterior. Brass of name plate has some discoloration. Interior cloth is excellent. 4-50971 MGM88 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3545

3546
$5,310.00

*EARLY 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GUN.

SN 4819. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls choked “Modified” and “Full” are marked with Winchester information on tops of both bbls. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls have correct markings and proofs. Typical action with automatic safety and double triggers, is unmarked on water table. Lightly figured American walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has early secondary release with raised button. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, augmented to approx 90%. Action retains 80 – 90% of its orig blue, silvered somewhat on bottom and sharp edges. Trigger guard is flaked to silver brown. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-50964 MGM95 (3,500-6,000) – Lot 3546

3547
$9,200.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 21920. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls choked “skeet 1” and “skeet 2”, are marked with Winchester model, and gauge information on side of left bbl, correct markings on bbls flats and bottoms of bbls. Blued action with non-automatic safety has blued single trigger, and is stamped “Skeet” on trigger plate. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Side panels and grip are checkered and have beaded borders. Slim, beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners, has leather trimmed canvas outer cover with zipper closure. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with black leather container holding mop, jag, and brush, a pair of Winchester marked snap caps, and a square oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely and competently restored, with only a few of the smallest marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is near new. Outer cover has some minor rubs. Interior is excellent. Accessories are new. 4-50972 MGM86 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3547

3548
$7,475.00

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GUN.

SN 16152. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with matted rib are choked “Skeet 1” and “2” and have all correct marks on bbl flats and bottom of bbls. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER – 16 GAUGE” and “2-3/4 CHAMB”. Typical action is stamped “Skeet” on trigger plate, is fitted with non-automatic safety and blued single trigger. Water table has patent and Winchester information, and Winchester proof. Lightly flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its orig finish on wood and metal. There are a couple of scratches across breech ends of bbls, and some small areas of rust on left bbl. Blue of action has some slight marks. Trigger guard has some light rusting at edges, and a flake on bow. Orig finish of stocks has a number of light marks, and a fairly deep dig on left side of forend near tip. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. 4-50860 MGM90 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3548

3549
$5,175.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE.

SN 8239. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls marked “modified” and “full”, have typical Winchester nomenclature on tops. Blued action with Winchester information on water table is fitted with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Plain American walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over solid red Winchester pad, with standard checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refinished, retaining essentially all of its factory type custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50157 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3549

3550
$9,200.00
Revised: 3/8/2014

Please Note: The catalog says one of the triggers does not work correctly. That is not so, it works fine. There may have been some old dried grease in it originally.

*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE GRADE WITH VENTILATED RIB AND CASE.

SN 28625. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Bbls choked modified and full are fitted with flat, matted, ventilated rib, and have Winchester model and gauge information on top of left bbl, and standard marks on bbl flats and bottoms of bbls. Standard blued action with matted top, is marked “DELUXE” over screw-in trigger plate. Action features automatic safety and blued single trigger. Flame figured, red-toned American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching ejector beavertail forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners has canvas outer cover with leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has Model 21 label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in leather container, a gold-plated square oil bottle, and a pair of gold-plated Winchester snap caps, along with case straps and cleaning rag. CONDITION: Excellent, restored to essentially as new, retaining nearly all of its high quality factory type finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor flaws, most noticeably some lifting of finish on left side of forend and right side of grip near cap. Bores are excellent. Trigger will not fire second shot (needs cleaning). Case is essentially as new, some scuffs in outer cover. 4-50966 MGM91 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3550

3551
$10,925.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE.

SN 17900. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ bbls choked “improved cylinder” and “modified”, are fitted with raised, ventilated rib, and have Winchester nomenclature on top left bbl. SN, Winchester proofs and all other correct markings are on water table and bottoms of bbls. Blued action features automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Side panels and grip are nicely checkered and have beaded borders. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather case with stitched leather corners has leather trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in black leather container, along with a square oil bottle, and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely restored, retaining essentially all factory quality finishes on wood and metal, with only a very few minor light marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, as are accessories. 4-50963 MGM84 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3551

3552
$4,312.50

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE.

SN 5317. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls with Winchester address, gauge, and model markings on tops, are marked for modified and full chokes, and have been opened up to IC and mod. Standard action features automatic safety and double triggers. Plain American walnut long pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over open-sided White Line pad, and features standard checkering. Gun is equipped with non-ejector splinter forend. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining well done, correct type, finishes on wood and metal, markings slightly softened, with a few subsequent marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-51016 MGM97 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3552

3553
$8,337.50

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP/SKEET GRADE 20 GAUGE.

SN 6178. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls have matted rib. Side of left bbl is marked “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs, bottom of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked skeet and skeet. Standard blued action is stamped with Winchester information on water table. Action is marked “TRAP/ SKEET” on bottom. Feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock has point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip, and checkered wood butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, possibly by factory, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal. Wood appears new, checkering is clean and sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is off face with forend in place. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-50372 MGM225 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3553

3554
$7,705.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FLAT SIDE CUSTOM 12 GA.

SN 32434. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have matted rib marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, and are marked on bbl flats with SN, Winchester proofs, and gauge. Bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and are marked mod and full. Flat sided, blued action is stamped with Winchester address, etc. on polished water table. Feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock has point pattern checkering at grip, and measures 14-3/4″ over red Winchester pad. Matching beavertail ejector forend is braced. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″. Drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight. 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% of what appears to be original finishes on metal. Wood most likely refinished, and has a number of subsequent light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-50373 MGM226 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3554

3555
$9,200.00

*FINELY RESTORED 16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH VENTILATED RIB.

SN 29015. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked “Skeet 1” and “Skeet 2″, and have Winchester model and gauge markings on top of left bbl. Bbl flats and bottoms of bbls have correct marks. Blued action features automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Top of action is matte finished. Flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Side panels are checkered. Matching ejector beavertail forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent, completely restored to near new, with only the faintest handling marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50973 MGM87 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3555

3556
$5,750.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET/ TRAP GRADE.

SN 9817. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls, marked Skeet 1 and 2, with matted rib, are marked “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” on side of left bbl. All correct marks are on bbl flats and bottoms of bbls. Typical blued action with “Trap” and “Skeet” stamped either side of screw on trigger plate, features non-automatic safety, and blued single selective trigger. Water table is stamped with Winchester address and patent information. Crotch figured American walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over White Line pad over 5/8″ alternating black and white spacers. Grip and side panels are checkered. Matching beavertail ejector forend is unbraced. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with scattered spots of active rust, mostly on rib. Action retains over 80% orig blue, silvered somewhat on bottom, sharp edges, and fences. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, heavily silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, some lifting of finish on forend, with slight crack through checkering behind forend escutcheon. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-50853 MGM96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3556

3557
$0.00

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 WITH FACTORY PIGEON TYPE ENGRAVING.

SN 310368. (1923) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chamber. 25″ Bbl choked modified, with full length, matted, solid rib has Winchester nickel steel information and choke on left side of rib, with patent dates, etc. on right. Importers mark is at bottom rear of left side of bbl. Blued action is factory engraved in Pigeon style, with large, shaded scroll at either end of game scenes; left side with quattro of mallards rising from marsh, right side depicts a setter and pointer on point with a pair of grouse flushing from meadow. Consignor states that this gun was engraved by George Ulrich, Master Engraver for Winchester. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Winchester pad. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Later forend is of extension type. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains approx 75% orig blue, considerable loss due to flaking. Action is thinning at top and bottom, with some freckling. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. What appears to be orig pad is petrified, crazed, and chipped. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. An unusual early Model 12. 4-50309 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3557

3558
$0.00

*KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 FACTORY NO. 5 ENGRAVING WITH GOLD; B-CARVED WOOD, MADE FOR CALIFORNIA TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAMER, WOODY DAVIDSON.

SN 1762299. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 30″ Full choked bbl fitted with raised, ventilated rib, is marked with typical Winchester nomenclature on left rear. There are 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll at breech end, and a pigeon is engraved on bottom of receiver extension. Blued action is engraved in 12-5 style having large, shaded scroll at either side of game scenes; game and dogs are gold inlaid and nicely shaded. A pair of pointers watch a grouse flush from tree on left side of action; and four mallards wing across marsh on right. This well done engraving is by Nick Kusmit. This gun is listed by SN in his work ledger dated 4/10/58. Exceptional crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown open-sided white line Pachmayr pad, and features Monte Carlo comb, vacant gold oval on toe line, and borderless checkering with type B carving, featuring fleur-di-lis, ribbons, and flourishes into butt. Extended forend has complementary checkering and carving. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .033 (Full). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″. Drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Email with California Trapshooting Hall of Fame inductee information. Consignor states gun was made for and used by Wilfred A. (Woody) Davidson, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as most likely factory freshened in a few areas, , with some subsequent cleaned oxidation on bbl, silvering of magazine tube from operation of slide, and slight silvering on rib extension and trigger guard bow, with a few very light marks, and loss finish of wood. Bore is excellent. Action slick. 4-50308 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3558

3559
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 12 WITH 12-1C ENGRAVING, FOUR BARREL SET WITH BOXES.

SN 1370044. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ bbls choked skeet, 26″ choked improved cylinder, 28″, choked modified, and 30″ bbls, choked full. All are fitted with raised ventilated ribs having rectangular posts, with two beads, silver mids and Bradley red fronts. Typical standard type action with gold-plated trigger, and engine turned bolt and follower, is engraved in Model 12-1C style with large, shaded scroll flanking circular vignettes of pointing pointers on left and right sides of action. XXX flame figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided, red Winchester pad over 1/16″ white line spacer. Point pattern checkering with heavy beaded border is at grip. Steel cap is embossed “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS”. Each bbl set has its own matching checkered extended beavertail forend. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with IC bbl set: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Accompanied by red, white, and blue Winchester marked boxes; one marked “Gun and Mod”, another marked “Imp Cylinder”, and the last marked “Skeet and Full”, all in brown corrugated cardboard shipping box with UPS labels. PROVENANCE: Email from consignor with history of this gun as he knows it, stating “I was told the gun originally belonged to Spencer Olin” and “I purchased the gun in 1978, it was in the carton used to ship it from the factory when it was redone. The gun has remained unfired since it was restored.” CONDITION: Excellent, originally made in 1954 as a three bbl set, gun was returned to Winchester for 4th bbl. In the early 1970’s the gun was returned to the factory and completely redone to include new forends and stocks. It currently retains all of these factory finishes, with only some marks and rubs on magazine tubes from contact with tube retainers and forends during assembly and disassembly. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. Boxes are excellent, outer shipping box shows some wear. 4-48707 MGM187 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3559

3560
$5,605.00

*GOLD EMBELLISHED CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND FINISHED WINCHESTER MODEL 12.

SN 1970816. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 30″ Ventilated rib bbl is choked Full. Winchester nomenclature on left side of rear is surrounded by 6″ of flowing scrolled acanthus engraving with stippled background, this engraving is mirrored on right side. Gold bands and more engraving are around breech mount. Action in engraved in nearly full coverage of exceptionally well cut, large, open, scrolled acanthus with finely stippled background. Outlines of action are picked out in gold wire, as are scrolled frames surrounding vignettes of dogs and game birds in appropriate settings on each side. Subjects are in high relief gold. A setter points one running and another flushing pheasant in open woodlands on left side, and three ducks erupt from marsh on right. SNs are gold inlaid at front of action and rear of bbl assembly. Trigger guard, bbl yoke, and magazine cap also are engraved and gold-plated; yoke with scroll matching bbl, with the letter “H” in relief on top of magazine plug, and trigger guard with raised letters “H P J”. Beautifully marbled European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided Pachmayr white line trap pad. Fleur-di-lis checkering with ribbons through pattern and flourishes into butt is at grip. Gold-plated grip cap is engraved with relief scrolled acanthus. Large extended forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, with only a few light marks on wood and metal. Action is crisp. 4-51110 MGM263 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3560

3561
$7,187.50

*WINCHESTER MODEL 42, 2-1/2″ CHAMBER, VENTILATED RIB, SKEET GUN.

SN 145287. Cal. .410. 3″ Chamber (actual measure). 28″ Bbl with round post, ventilated rib, has Winchester nomenclature and “2-1/2 IN CHAM.” on left side. Standard blued action is unmarked for grade. Relatively plain American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with large beaded borders is at grip and on large extended forend. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approx 80% orig blue, considerably silvered on sharp edges, and around bottom of action, with some scratches on bottom of bbl that have been re-colored. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks, and a few a bit deeper. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Ned Schwing’s book on the Model 42 states only 61 Skeet guns made with 2 1/2″ chambers. 4-47874 MGM185 (6,500-11,500) – Lot 3561

3562
$2,300.00

*.410 WINCHESTER MODEL 42 GRADE 7 WITH BOX.

SN WFT284. Cal. .410. 3″ Chamber. 26″ Ventilated rib bbl is marked with Winchester information on left, and “MADE IN JAPAN” “IMPORTED TO NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A.” on right. Blued action has inlaid gold band surrounding large, shaded scroll “engraving” on both sides. Crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock has checkering at grip. Matching forend has open diamonds in middle of checkering pattern. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Original red Winchester box has correct end label for this gun. PROVENANCE: Hang tag with instructions. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Caution label is still on left side of action. Box and end label are fine. 4-49527 MGM101 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3562

3564
$1,711.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 RIOT GUN.

SN 645224. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. Standard configuration with 20″ bbl, choked cylinder. Bbl is marked on top left with Winchester information. Action is blued. American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered Winchester buttplate. Forend has 18 grooves. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% blue with overall flecking and light oxidation. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish with some varnish flaked away, and a number of marks and scratches. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. 4-50282 MGM81 (500-800) – Lot 3564

3565
$9,487.50

*BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE MAUSER RIFLE WITH BOX.

SN 61311L71. Cal. 30-06. 22″ Lightweight Sporter bbl with no provision for sights, is marked “Browning Arms Company”, caliber, SN, and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. There are 2″ triangles of acanthus scroll at end. Coin finished large ring Mauser action is engraved with deep chiseled scrolled acanthus on side wall and bridge, with well done bellowing stag on left, and running pronghorn on right side of receiver ring. Bottom metal has more shaded scroll surrounding portrait of mule deer on floorplate, and grizzly bear on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, R. Greco, is at bottom of deer scene. Nicely figured claro walnut stock features large swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, composition Browning buttplate, gold-plated trigger, flared rosewood white line grip cap with inset gold diamond on top, and matching white line rosewood forend tip. Stock is checkered at grip and forend with wavy bordered 32 LPI checkering with carved scrolled acanthus accents. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Shiny black and gold Browning box has correct end label for this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. Box has numerous rubs and chips on edges. Label is lifted, slightly tattered and foxed. 4-50148 MGM215 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3565

3566
$9,200.00

*OUTSTANDING CUSTOM ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVED BROWNING HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN T171952. Cal. 9 MM. French gray finished with 4-3/4″ bbl, custom BO-MAR rib with adjustable sights.Trigger is fitted with an attachable trigger shoe. Pistol is nearly full coverage engraved with exceptional fine foliate arabesque patterns. Left side of slide has a raised gold running hare in a field scene and a raised gold falcon in a forest scene. Right side of slide has a raised gold squirrel on a limb and another falcon to match the one on the left side. Both sides of the slide and rib are outlined in gold wire. Bottom of the backstrap is inlaid in gold with the initials “R.V.H.” and bottom front of the slide is engraved “ENGR. BY A.GRIEBEL”. Mounted with, what appear to be, custom finished checkered Browning grips. The magazine release button is custom checkered. Accompanied by two original 13-rd magazines with polished base plates. Also accompanied by a parchment-like paper describing this pistol by SN with the following additional information: “Modified especially for Russell V. Hardtke by the following artists.” Action adjustment and sight installation by Carl Reid Aug. 20, 1968. Custom engraving by Arnold O. Griebel Feb.1, 1969. Personalized grips by Lars Flat—- May 15, 1969 and signed Russell V. Hardtke.This is an exceptionally high quality example of engraver’s art. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp custom finish. Grips and magazine are equally fine. 4-50838 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3566

3567
$19,550.00

*.410 BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 300J75. Cal. .410. 26-3/8″ Bbls with 2-1/2″ chambers have ventilated rib and are choked skeet and skeet, 28″ .410 bbls with 3″ chambers are choked modified and full, and both sets are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl which have 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Blued action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with stippled background, framing scrolled gold wire outlined vignettes of gold inlaid semi-relief game birds; a trio of pheasants on left, and ducks in marsh on right, and a single gold flying quail on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has vacant shield on bow. Engraver’s signature, L. Ernst, is at bottom right of game scene and at bottom rear of each side of action. Spectacular flame crotch figured claro walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering with line border and flare into buttstock, wraps around grip. Both rounded field type one piece forends match buttstock well, but are not as fully figured. 26-3/8″ Bbls: Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28″ Bbl set: Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning trunk case is lined in brown faux fur and has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with some scratches on exterior. Interior has some slight compressions.   4-51908 MGM205 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3567

3568
$24,780.00

*RARE .410 BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT DIANA GRADE WITH BOX.

SN 544J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl. Typical gray finished action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with shaded background, framing vignettes of five pheasants on left, four ducks in marsh on right, and a pair of quail on bottom of action. A pair of rabbits is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, G. Kozlowski, is on trigger plate. Boldly marbled and finely figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight one piece forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Shiny black and gold Browning box has correct end label for this gun, and contains instruction manual and wrapping tissue. PROVENANCE: Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s” and consignor states that it “originated from the Robert Peterson Museum.” CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, and only the lightest of rubs and a couple of light marks in gloss finish of stock, mostly on forend. Mechanically crisp. Box is very fine with some light chipping of edges and corners. End label is excellent. 4-51906 MGM201 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3568

3569
$17,250.00

*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY J. BREUGELMANS, WITH BOX.

SN 467J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, J. Breugelmans, is at bottom of both scenes. Fine stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well, but is a bit lighter in color. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Black and gold cardboard box with correct end label for this gun contains instruction booklet and wrapping tissue. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that it was shipped March 15, 1984. Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s.” and consignor states that it “originated from Robert Peterson Museum”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and one or two of the faintest marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp, with some discoloration of mating surfaces of bbl sides. Box is very fine with a number of chips on edges, and with some tape. End label is lifting. 4-51914 MGM192 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3569

3570
$16,675.00

*FINE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY E. VOS.

SN 460J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a setter has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, is on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, E. Vos, is in rectangle on bottom right of left side action. Nicely stump figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that it was shipped Feb. 16, 1984. Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s.” and consignor states that it “originated from Robert Peterson Museum”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp.   4-51913 MGM193 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3570

3571
$21,275.00

*THREE SMALL GAUGE SET (20, 28, AND .410) ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED DIANA GRADE BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH CASE.

SN 56279V9. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers, 20 ga. and .410. with 3″ Chambers. All sets are 28″ bbls with ventilated rib and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbls. 20 ga. bbls are choked improved modified and full, 28″ bbls are choked modified and improved modified, and .410 bbls are choked skeet and skeet. Typical gray finished action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with shaded background, framing vignettes of five pheasants on left, four ducks in marsh on right, and a pair of quail on bottom of action. A pair of rabbits is on trigger guard bow. Master engraver, Angelo Bee’s signature is at lower left of pheasant scene, and under duck scene. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. A special order (per factory letter) vacant gold oval is on toe line. Each bbl set has its own three piece schnabeled forend. 20 ga. Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 28 ga. Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. .410 Bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur with space for action and all three sets of barrels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirms all specifications and indicates that this gun was shipped on Feb. 11, 1971. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl. 20 ga. bbls have a small dent on left side of rib at rear. Coin finish shows some darkening and a few brown spots. There are a very few marks in wood. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Interior has some slight compressions and soiling.   4-51904 MGM202 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3571

3572
$16,520.00

*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY J. PIRONE WITH BOX.

SN 543J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a setter has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, J. Pirone, is at right rear of left side of action. Flame figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend is fiddle figured, but matches well in color. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Shiny black and gold box with correct end label contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped March 15, 1984. Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s.” and consignor states that it “originated from Robert Peterson Museum”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Box is very fine with a number of scratches and chips on edges, and a 1″ dent on top. End label is excellent, very lightly soiled.   4-51911 MGM196 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3572

3573
$16,675.00

*20 GAUGE BELGIAN BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT MIDAS GRADE.

SN P23PN02007. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls are choked improved cylinder and modified, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl which have 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Blued action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with stippled background, framing scrolled gold wire outlined vignettes of gold inlaid semi-relief game birds; a trio of pheasants on left, and ducks in marsh on right, and a single gold quail on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has vacant shield on bow. Engraver’s signature, J. Pirotte, is at bottom rear of each side of action. Very fine feather crotch figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering with line border wraps around grip. Schnabeled superlight one piece forend matches buttstock exceptionally well. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications and indicating that gun was sold Oct. 19, 1990. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and only the faintest of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. 4-51907 MGM206 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3573

3574
$18,975.00

*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY M. BODSON.

SN 171J74. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a retriever has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, M. Bodson, is at bottom of left hand scene. Striking dark flame/ burl figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Oct. 28, 1974. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock, with some exceptionally small areas of lifting on right side of forend. Mechanically crisp. 4-51912 MGM197 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3574

3575
$22,425.00

*EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM MADE BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED EXHIBITION GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 324NN03000. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with narrow, ventilated rib, are choked improved cylinder and improved modified. Left side of top bbl is engraved in script “Browning FA – Made in Belgium”, right “Mod B 25 – 20 ga – 3″”. Coin finished, well sculpted, side-plated action is engraved with very well cut, large, flowing scrolled acanthus with shaded background, and large beaded borders surrounding semi-relief gold-inlaid quail on bottom. Sideplates have more broad scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds gold inlaid in semi-relief; a trio of pheasants are on left, with three ducks on right. Gold wire borders are around lockplates and top of action. A well rendered portrait of a Labrador is on trigger guard bow. Top lever is pierced in scroll design. This fine work is signed by engraver, J. P. Bailly, on trigger plate. Gold plated trigger has checkered finger blade. Exceptional, intricately marbled, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering continues over grip. Stock features nicely carved fluted drop points. Schnabeled three piece superlight forend matches perfectly. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case with leather corners is lined in green felt, and has Browning Custom Shop leather label on lid. Case contains burgundy colored Custom Shop socks for bbls and action, and straps. Case also contains spare action screws in taped up match box. PROVENANCE: Correspondence between original buyer and factory concerning details of the building of this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest of handling marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent, as is interior. 4-51915 MGM213 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3575

3576
$14,375.00

*FINE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE.

SN 437J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a setter is carrying mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right side of action. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse. A pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, R. Capece, is at bottom right of action. Strikingly marbled and lightly figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s.” and consignor states that it “originated from Robert Peterson Museum”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp.   4-51910 MGM190 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3576

3578
$13,800.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY P. SPINOSA AND A. MALOR WITH BOX.

SN P33PV01864. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked IC and modified, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with medium scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a setter has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Game scene engraver’s signature, R. Spinosa, is at lower right of left hand scene. Craftsman responsible for the scroll, A Malor, has his signature in rectangles at bottom rear of both sides of action. Strikingly crotch figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Long field type forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dull black and gold Browning box has end label for this particular gun, and contains instruction booklet and wrapping plastic. PROVENANCE: Factory letter substantiating specifications and indicating that it was shipped June 4 1986. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Box is very fine with chipping at corners, one or two tape tears, and added tape. End label is slightly soiled. 4-51916 MGM195 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3578

3579
$15,525.00

*RARE .410 BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY M. DIFRANCO.

SN 457J83. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, M. DiFranco, is at lower right of left hand scene. Broadly flame figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that it was shipped January 4, 1984. Letter from Jaqua’s Fine Guns indicating that this is one of the “final series of all Belgian .410’s.” and consignor states that it “originated from Robert Peterson Museum”. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp.   4-51909 MGM189 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3579

3580
$11,500.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY VRANKEN.

SN 18735. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual early Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with small open scroll with beaded and vine borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, “Vranken”, is at bottom of both dog scenes. Closely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that specifications match, and that it was sold Feb. 10, 1961. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their factory quality blue, with a few light marks and spots. Action shows some hairline discoloration to gray finish, and appears re-lacquered. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine restored finish, checkering re-cut to appear new, with a few subsequent light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. 4-51918 MGM191 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3580

3581
$13,800.00

*28 AND .410 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 1872F8. Cal. 28 ga. with 2-3/4″ chambers and .410 ga. with 3″ chambers. Both sets of 28″ bbls with ventilated ribs are choked skeet and skeet, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with pigeons flying through large open scroll with small scroll borders. Top of action is relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif (which is very well done). Bottom of action is engraved with rose bouquets. Nicely fiddle figured claro walnut short tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small one piece forend matches well but is unfigured. 28 ga. bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. .410 ga. bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning vinyl trunk case is lined in faux fur, and has space for gun and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Dec. 9, 1968. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with assembly marks on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with some marks and scratches on exterior. Interior is lightly marked, and soiled. 4-51921 MGM199 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 3581

3583
$21,275.00

*VERY FINE SPECIAL ORDER DIANA GRADE B-25 BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED WITH CASE AND BOX.

SN P23PM1562. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and improved cylinder, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl. Typical gray finished action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with shaded background, framing vignettes of five pheasants on left, four ducks in marsh on right, and a pair of quail on bottom of action. A pair of rabbits is on trigger guard bow. Game scene engraver’s signature, J. Pirotte, is at bottom right of pheasant scene. Craftsman responsible for the well cut scroll, F. Pauwels, has signed the trigger plate. Spectacular flaming crotch figured oil finished claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece schnabeled superlight forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Brown patterned vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. Dull black red and gold Browning box has end label that matches specifications of this gun. Box contains instruction booklet, Browning patch, Browning advertising, as well as wrapping tissue. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirms all specifications and indicates that this gun was shipped on Jan. 13, 1986. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl. There are a few marks in wood. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Interior has some slight compressions and minor soiling. Box is excellent, with a few minor chips on edges and corners, and a small tear on top. End label is very fine. 4-51905 MGM203 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3583

3584
$9,200.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED NEW STYLE SKEET GUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 2448F9. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Ventilated rib bbls, choked skeet and skeet, have Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses, along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side of top bbl, and with caliber and patent numbers on right. Typical coin finished Diana grade action is engraved with large, flowing acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of game; pheasants on left, ducks on right, pair of quail on bottom, and rabbits on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature “J. Lewanczvk” is on each side. Bold flame figured American walnut stocks are nicely checkered. Short tang, square knob buttstock terminates in Browning open-sided pad. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black and gold box has partial end label, matching gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks and a slight rub from forend on bottom bbl. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine. Label is covered with tape. 4-49035 MGM200 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3584

3585
$18,400.00

*28 GAUGE FN GRAND LUXE SUPERPOSED WITH EXHIBITION ENGRAVING BY J. H. DIET WITH BOX.

SN 145F73. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Bbls choked modified and full, with narrow, ventilated rib, are marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL BELGIQUE” and with steel, gauge, and 2-3/4″ chambers on left side of top bbl. right side is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM – BROWNING PATENTS”. There are 2-1/2″ wedges of relief shaded scroll on breech ends. Coin finished superposed action with gold-plated selective trigger is engraved in nearly full coverage with exceptionally well cut, open, shaded, scrolled acanthus in semi-relief. This fine scroll outlines vignettes of gold inlaid game birds in well detailed settings; a pair of black grouse are battling in open meadow on left side of action, a pair of mallards spring from marsh on right. Bottom of action depicts a quail in open meadow. Monogram “J D” is on trigger guard bow. Engravers name “J. H. Diet. de SAROLAY” is on trigger plate. Dark, fiddle figured, and nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Modified point pattern checkering with carved beaded borders is at grip. Side panels have well shaped drop points. Matching one piece forend has dummy screws and glue line to imitate 3-pc forend. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Original black FN/ Browning marked box with end label giving specifications of this gun, has had Midas mistakenly written in at later date. Box contains brown wrapping paper and original foam. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light marks, mostly from sliding of forend. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish. Stocks retain essentially all of their orig shiny oil finish with a few light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Box has loss due to tape removal in many spots, with edges nicked, corners slightly rubbed through, one repaired with tape. End label is slightly foxed, and has some minor rubs. 4-50143 MGM78 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3585

3586
$13,800.00

*UNIQUE BAERTEN ENGRAVED BROWNING NEW YORK STATE BICENTENNIAL SIDE-PLATED B-25 SUPERPOSED WITH CASE AND BOX.

SN NY 1776-11. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full. Top bbl is engraved with usual Browning Utah and P.Q. addresses, caliber information, and “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Beautifully sculpted, side-plated, blued superposed action is two color gold inlaid by J. Baerten, with gold wire outline to edges and beads and exceptionally fine semi-carved relief motifs on each sideplate. Left side depicts semi-relief gold eagle within circle over flush inlaid white and yellow gold stylized American flag. “New York 1788” is at bottom. Engravers signature is under eagle. Right side depicts raised semi-relief frontiersman in coonskin cap and buckskin shirt, aiming rifle with flush inlaid well detailed wild turkey scampering away. Bottom front is gold inlaid “Eleventh State”. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “1776 – 1976″ within gold inlaid laurel wreath. Lightly marbled and fiddle figured claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skip line checkered composition buttplate. Modified point pattern checkering extends over grip. Schnabeled superlight forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Tan vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. Dull finished black and gold Browning box has correct end label for this gun, and contains some wrapping tissue. SN on end label of box corresponds to number on bbl, 56552S76, but the only number on action is gold inlaid “NY 1776-11” under top lever. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the slightest handling marks on wood and metal. Case is excellent. Interior is considerably soiled. Box is excellent with only minor chipping on edges and corners, one or two tape marks, and some lifting due to tape removal. Label is very fine, slightly rubbed and foxed. A really sharp looking Browning. 4-51903 MGM212 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3586

3587
$12,650.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED POINTER GRADE ENGRAVED BY A. MARECHAL WITH CASE.

SN 24389. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked improved cylinder and modified, and are marked with usual early Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with deeply cut medium shaded scroll with beaded borders framing vignettes of dogs retrieving birds; a Labrador has mallard on left, and a pointer is retrieving a pheasant on right. Bottom of action depicts a pair of grouse, and a pair of pheasant, one resting, the other flushing, on trigger guard bow. Engraver’s signature, A. Marechal, is at bottom of each dog scene. Very fine burl figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small field type one piece forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1.2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown vinyl Browning case is lined in faux fur. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their blue, with a few light marks, mostly on bottom bbl from assembly and disassembly. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, with a small area bright through lacquer on bottom. There is some slight wear to plating on trigger. Stocks are excellent with a few light marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with some light scuffs. Interior cloth is slightly soiled. 4-51917 MGM194 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3587

3588
$5,310.00

*BELGIAN BROWNING DIANA GRADE SUPERPOSED WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 96788S8. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ ventilated rib bbls mounted with two ivory beads, with correct (ca. 1968) markings, are choked improved modified and full. Case hardened action is engraved in typical Diana style with large scrolled acanthus surrounding pheasant scene on left, ducks on right, quail on bottom, and rabbits on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature “L. A’Campo” is on bottom of right scene. Flame figured American walnut short tang, square knob buttstock is fitted with Browning trap pad. Beavertail forend matches well. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is accompanied by its orig black and gold Browning box with end label matching this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest of marks in wood finish. Box is excellent, with some spots and tape marks. Label is slightly foxed and lifting. 4-49028 MGM204 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3588

3589
$8,625.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE WITH BOX AND CASE.

SN 1709F7. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with pigeons flying through large open scroll with small scroll borders. Top of action is relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif, bottom with rose bouquets. Nicely flame figured claro walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small one piece forend matches well but is unfigured. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan Browning vinyl trunk case is lined in faux fuzzy fur. Shiny black and gold box with correct end label for specifications of gun (SN covered with another label) contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped Dec. 13, 1968. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is very fine with some marks and chips on exterior. Interior is lightly marked, and slightly soiled. Box is very fine with a number of scratches and chips on edges, and a couple dents on top. End label is fine, slightly lifting, and foxed. 4-51920 MGM198 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3589

3590
$4,425.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE ENGRAVED BY FELIX FUNKEN WITH CASE.

SN 12928. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked improved cylinder and modified, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical gray finished action is engraved with pigeons flying through large open scroll with small scroll borders. Top of action is relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif, bottom with rose bouquets. Master engravers signature, F. Funken, is at bottom rear of both sides of action. Stump figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small one piece forend matches well but is unfigured. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Black ballistic cloth Browning trunk case with red stripe, has two combination locks, and is lined in gray faux fur. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was shipped May 12, 1958. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with complete factory type refurbishing, with slight assembly marks on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some marks and scratches on exterior. Interior has some compressions and slight soiling. 4-51919 MGM200 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3590

3591
$7,475.00

*SMALL GAUGE (20, 28, AND .410) BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 SKEET GUN WITH CASE.

SN 41611V6. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. .410 – 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated ribs are all choked skeet and skeet, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical blued action is engraved with light open scroll with small scroll borders. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Each bbl set is complete with its own one piece forend. 20 ga. BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14″. 28 ga. BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14″. .410 BBLS: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan vinyl Browning case with space for action and all three sets of bbls, is lined in faux fur, and contains instruction booklet and key. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was sold on March 2, 1967, with copies of cover letter and packing slip. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only some fairly heavy assembly marks, and a few light marks on metal. There are some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Interior is slightly soiled. 4-51925 MGM209 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 3591

3592
$6,900.00

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 WITH BOX.

SN 095F73. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical blued action is engraved with light open scroll with small scroll borders. Plain European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. Small one piece forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Shiny black and gold box with correct end label for this gun, contains instruction booklet, guarantee, and some wrapping foam. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was sold on March 31, 1975. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine with a number of scratches and chips on edges and corners, with two wraps of tape. End label is fine, with some rubbing and staining.   4-51923 MGM207 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 3592

3593
$5,462.50

*SCARCE 28 GAUGE BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED GRADE 1.

SN 804F4. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked skeet and skeet, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical blued action is engraved with light open scroll with small scroll borders. Nicely streaked European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece field forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was sold on June 28, 1965. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with factory type refurbishing, and with only the slightest hint of assembly mark on bottom bbl, and some light rubs and a couple of marks in gloss finish of stock. There is pitting in chambers. Mechanically crisp. 4-51924 MGM208 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 3593

3594
$8,050.00

*12 GAUGE BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED MALLARD COMMEMORATIVE WITH CASE.

SN 8G4PM00293. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked modified and full, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl. Typical gray finished action is engraved with large, scrolled acanthus with stippled background, framing vignettes of six semi-relief gold inlaid mallards in various attitudes of flight on bottom and sides. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “AMERICAN MALLARD ANNAS PLATYRHYNCHOS” and “295 OF 500”. Beautifully burl figured, oil finished, claro walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and has “Midas” grade style modified point pattern checkering at grip. Rounded field type one piece forend matches buttstock well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Full length walnut case with brass plated hardware and leather carrying handle is lined in wrinkled scarlet velvet, and contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, and has some light handling marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few exterior scuffs. Interior is excellent. 4-50898 MGM211 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3594

3595
$4,025.00

*DIANA GRADE BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED SKEET GUN WITH CASE.

SN 58587. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are choked skeet and skeet, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl. Typical gray finished action is engraved with deeply cut, large, scrolled acanthus with shaded background, framing vignettes of five pheasants on left, four ducks in marsh on right, and a pair of quail on bottom of action. A pair of rabbits is on trigger guard bow. Nicely marbled and well figured claro walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece rounded field forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Early style rounded Browning tan case is lined in royal blue cloth and contains a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be their orig blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. Trigger retains most of its gold plating. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a considerable number of light scratches and marks, checkering dark. Bores are excellent. Action slightly loose when open, tight when closed. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Exterior of case is excellent with a few light scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs through and compressions from contact with gun and bbls. One partition is loose. 4-51892 MGM205 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3595

3596
$4,025.00

*BROWNING 20 GAUGE CLASSIC SUPERPOSED WITH BOX.

SN P33BC0266. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Ventilated rib bbls choked IC and mod, are marked with normal Browning nomenclature, as well as “MADE IN JAPAN – ASSEMBLED AND ENGRAVED IN BELGIUM BY F N HERSTAL”. Coin finished action is etched and engraved with large, open, scrolled acanthus, incorporating pointing dog and pheasant on left side above “ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND” in riband. Right side has pointing pointer and two flushing quail in front of portrait of John M. Browning, all over “BROWNING CLASSIC” in riband. The portrait of a fowl is on bottom of action. Browning buck logo is on trigger guard bow. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over composition Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering has wide, carved, beaded borders. Matching forend has schnabeled tip. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun comes in orig box marked with correct SN on end label, and has blue outer sleeve marked “BROWNING CLASSIC”. Case contains Browning Classic Series catalog and instruction booklet, as well as orig tissue for action. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. Box is fine with some chipping. Outer sleeve has a number of tears, and considerable chipping on edges. 4-49030 MGM214 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3596

3597
$3,450.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING B-25 SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 WITH BOX.

SN 233PW02831. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls with ventilated ribs are choked IC and Mod, and are marked with usual Browning Arms addresses and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical blued action is engraved with light open scroll with small scroll borders. Nicely marbled claro walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece forend matches well but is not marbled. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1-1/2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dull finished black and gold box with correct end label for this gun, contains instruction booklet. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications, and indicating that it was sold on July 23, 1985. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only the lightest of marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent, with only a few areas of tape, and minimal chipping on corners and edges. Label is excellent. 4-51922 MGM210 (2,750-4,750) – Lot 3597

3598
$1,725.00

*BROWNING B2 OVER-UNDER SKEET GUN.

SN 8B3RR64938. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Bbls choked “skeet” and “skeet”, are fitted with broadway type ventilated rib. Left side of top bbl is marked with Browning Morgan Utah and Montreal address over FN marks, right side of top bbl with gauge, chamber, and patent information along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Coin finished, unsculpted, superposed action features gold-plated selective single trigger with finger blade checkered. Action is engraved in “B2” style with well cut, medium scroll, and geometric borders framing game scenes in field settings; four pheasants in meadow on left, a cock auerhahn (?) calling from a dead tree with a pair of hens on ground on right. A pair of quail fly across bottom of action. This interesting engraving is signed “F. Marechal”, at bottom of left side scene. Nicely figured, light colored European walnut long tang, square knob buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over open-sided Browning pad. Point pattern checkering with double line border is at grip. One piece beavertail forend has well matching wood. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% what appears to be orig blue, slightly silvered on sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, slightly darkened on bottom and forend latch. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish with some light marks and a bit of added finish on butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. There is a very small chip behind top tang. 4-50978 MGM79 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3598

3599
$1,955.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1 “LIGHTNING”.

SN 81080. (1960) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Standard nomenclature is on tops of 28″ ventilated rib bbls, choked modified and full. Typical blued action features single selective gold-plated trigger. Nicely crotch figured claro walnut long tang, round knob buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip, and on matching one piece forend. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approx 95% orig blue on bbls and action, with some light flecking on bbls, and silvering of sharp edges on bottom of action. Stocks retain nearly all of their fine gloss finish with a few light marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. 4-49526 MGM104 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3599

3600
$1,035.00

*BROWNING SUPERPOSED GRADE 1.

SN 19766. (1949) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with solid rib are choked IC and Mod, and are marked with Browning Arms St. Louis address and information on top bbl along with “MADE IN BELGIUM”. Typical blued action is engraved with light open scroll with small scroll borders. Plain European walnut long tang round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided leather faced pad. Point pattern checkering with double line borders is at grip. One piece forend matches well. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refinished, with only the lightest of marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. 4-51893 MGM214 (750-1,250) – Lot 3600

3601
$1,380.00

*20 GAUGE BROWNING CITORI “LIGHTNING FIELD” GRADE OVER-UNDER WITH BOX.

SN 19104PN763. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with Invector chokes. Typical “Grade 1″ blued action is engraved with sprays of scroll. Checkered buttstock and 1-pc forend are of relatively plain European walnut. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun comes in its original box, containing wrapping tissue, three Invector choke tubes, and installation tool. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Box has rips at corners, repaired with tape. End label is also tape covered. 4-49528 MGM100 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 3601

3602
$708.00

*CHARLES DALY TRAP GUN BY B. C. MIROKU.

SN 563770. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with broad, ventilated rib have been ported and fitted with Briley Thinwall chokes (two in gun, three in black plastic case). Charles Daly and makers information is on top bbl either side of rib. Blued OU action features single selective trigger, and is engraved with large, deeply cut scroll with punch-dot borders. “B. C. MIROKU” is on bottom. Plain walnut buttstock measures 13-3/8″ over black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and on one piece forend, which has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% of their blue. Action retains approx 90% of its blue, silvered at sharp edges, thinning on bottom. Wood retains most of its orig finish with some areas of light crazing and lifting of finish, and a considerable number of light scratches. Top right side of forend has a repaired crack. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-49529 MGM103 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3602

3603
$575.00

LOT OF SPORTING AND SHOOTING EPHEMERA.

SN NSN. 50 plus pieces of early 20th century, gun and ammunition catalogs and pamphlets, having to do with reloading, sights, powders, guns, etc. including Stevens Catalog 56, Marbles Outing Equipment, 1923 Marlin, H & R, Webley Air Pistol, Hoffman Arms, Ithaca 1924 catalog, Peters Ammunition, Winchester 1923 pocket catalog, Reising, Page-Lewis, Ideal Handbook (1926), Belding and Mull, Dupont powder, P H O’Hare, Western Ammunition, Lefever Nitro Special, and Griffin & Howe revised circular no. 3 having photographs of many early G & H rifles depicting stock carving and engraving, along with a G & H price list. CONDITION: Very good to fine. 4-50992 MGM111 (300-600) – Lot 3603