*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 8497. CAL. 25-35. 24″ round bbl, half magazine takedown, pedestal front with gold bead sight, sporting rear sight with set screw. Left side of bbl is marked “MODEL55-WINCHESTER-NICKELSTEEL-25-35W.C.F./TRADEMARK”. Right side “MADE IS U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, serrated steel shotgun butt, standard forend with nosecap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue with a few minor nicks and scratches typical rub mark on bottom from takedown. Receiver retains 75-80% orig flaking blue with minor wear at top and bottom blending with silver and brown patina. There are a few normal light nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings, and handling marks and retains most of its orig finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and a few tiny scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38365 BDT233 (3,000-4,000)

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 94 DELUXE CARBINE. SN 1285716. Cal. 32 WS. 20″ bbl, full magazine, matted ramp with gold bead Lyman sight, 22 series rear sight. Left side bbl marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL – WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK – MODEL 94 – 32 W.S.” Muzzle has engraved border with gold band and 1″ wedge of scroll engraving on each side. Bbl bands are relief engraved with foliate scroll and stippled background. Chamber end has border engraving, gold bands and wedge of scroll engraving on each side of sight. Standard receiver is beautifully engraved with relief foliate scroll, shaded background with white-tail buck and doe inlaid in gold, punch dot border and circle with gold wire border on left side and right side has relief foliate scroll with shaded background, a mountain scene with gold bull moose, punch dot border and circle with gold wire. Hammer and lever are engraved with floral scroll and gold wire. Consignor states this fine work was done by Robert Cane. Mounted with highly figured flame grain walnut, checkered straight grip, engraved serrated steel buttplate and H style checkered forend. CONDITION: Extremely fine, gun appears new and unfired since custom engraved and stocked. Metal retains 99% of its fine custom blue finish with only a few minor handling marks. Wood is sound with sharp crisp checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains all of its fine custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-38808 BDT119 (5,500-7,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CARBINE PROPERTY OF VIRGINIA STATE POLICE. SN 1262826. Cal. 30 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, stippled front ramp with fine bead sight, and 22 series rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-MODEL 94-30W.C.F.” Standard receiver with right side stamped “NO 41”. Mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip, serrated shotgun buttplate, right side of stock is marked “PROPERTY OF/VIRGINIA STATE POLICE”. Closed loop sling swivel, 9-1/4″ forend, mag tube mounted with closed loop swivel on band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 97-98% orig blue with typical minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 95% orig blue, silvering at sharp edges and usual nicks & scrapes. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches, a couple small dents and retains most of its orig finish. Forend is sound with typical nicks, dings & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-36531 BDT (1,500-2,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CARBINE LAPD MARKED. SN 805562. Cal. 30 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base with pin tall blade front sight, standard ladder carbine rear sight. Left side of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.” Left side below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER 30W.C.F.” Standard receiver, left side with stud and saddle ring, two extra holes for receiver sight, right side is stamped “LAPD”. Mounted with straight grain gumwood stock, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, left side near buttplate is stamped “125/L.A.P.D.” 9-1/4″ forend with bbl band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain 90% factory blue, slightly thinning and typical nicks, dings & scratches. Receiver has orig blue with numerous light scratching blending with brown & silver patina. Gumwood stock is sound with numerous nicks & dings and light scratches but carried much of its orig finsih blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with numerous nicks, dings & small gouges and retains some orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with good bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-36530 BDT189 (1,500-2,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 CARBINE POLICE MARKED. SN 1100896. Cal 30 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, smooth ramp front with gold bead sight and hood, “22” series rear sight. Left side of bbl at rear sight marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF SEAL-MODEL 94-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-30W.C.F.” Right side “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.” Standard receiver stamped on lower right side “SJ CO”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 9-1/4″ forend with band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain 85-90% orig blue with some minor scuffing, nicks, dings & scratches. Receiver retains orig blue that is flaking and had some minor surface oxidation across upper right side, blending with brown and silver patina. There are numerous nicks & scratches throughout receiver. Stock is sound with a few nicks & dings and shallow gouges on right side, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound, with typical nicks & dings and shallow dents and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36532 BDT190 (1,500-2,500)

RARE SPECIAL ORDER FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER DELUXE 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4176. Cal. 38-55. 24″ oct bbl, 1/2 mag, dovetail Marble Shread front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”, and next to receiver “38-55”. First Model receiver with external guide screws, left side engraved with intertwined letters “AJS”. Mounted with fancy “XXX” walnut, with fine checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber gripcap, Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate, “H” checkered forend with nosecap. Inspection of lower tang reveals Assembly No. 1820XXXRB. The matching 1820 No. can be found in top tang channel of stock. The back of stock, inside top tang, and lower tang, are all stamped “R.F.ENVOLD”. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying gun as 38-55, 24″ oct bbl rifle, 1/2 mag, checkered pistol grip stock, rubber shotgun buttplate, “AJS” engraved on frame, under remarks: stock 1″ short, sent to warehouse Apirl 8, 1895, shipped from warehouse April 9, 1895 on Order No. 9338. Stock measurement is 12″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, minor muzzle wear, normal nicks & scratches and some light very thin surface oxidation. Receiver retains 90% orig blue, thinning and blending with silver/brown patina, showing the early polish marks. Hammer shows good orig case colors, slightly silvering on right edge. Lever shows good orig colors in protected area blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound, good checkering with a few minor depressions typical nicks, dings & scratches. A few areas of finish have flaked and had a thin added coat applied. Forend is sound with typical nicks & dings, minor scratches, slightly flat checkering, retaining orig finish, blending with hand worn patina across bottom. 4-37497 BDT193 (20,000-30,000)

EXTREMELY RARE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 5044. Cal. 38-55. 26″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, half nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver ring “38-55”. First model receiver with external guide screws, top tang mounted with peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 38-55 oct bbl, plain trigger takedown, fancy wood, received in warehouse August 1, 1895, shipped from warehouse August 3, 1895 with one other gun on order no 16293. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 75-80% thinning original blue toning to brown. Wear on sharp edges and typical minor nicks, dings and scratches. Receiver retains 60-70% original blue flaking and blending with brown patina with wear on sharp edges and across top and bottom. Usual nicks, dings and tiny scratches. Hammer shows thinning original case colors. Lever traces of color in protected areas blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with nicks and dings and shallow dents and retains a thick coat of added finish. Forend is sound with nicks and dings and handling marks, dark on front and back edge and has a thick coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38372 BDT231 (6,000-9,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 FIRST MODEL TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4598. Cal. 38-55. 26″ oct bbl, full mag take down, fine ivory bead Lyman front sight, serrated side “V” notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings, first model receiver with external guide screws. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying this rifle as a 38-55 oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, take down, received in warehouse 6/10/1895 and shipped from warehouse 7/27/1895 on order no. 16431. CONDITION: Very good+. Bbl retains some orig blue blending with brown & silver patina, bright on sharp edges, and some normal minor nicks & dings. Mag tube has thinning orig blue blending with brown patina, bright from take down. The first model receiver has 65-70% thinning orig blue, blending with silver and brown patina and showing prominent orig polish marks. Loading gate shows good orig nitre blue. Hammer retains dark orig case colors, thinning on left side. Lever retains dark orig case colors in protected areas and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with minor nicks, dings & scratches, shallow dent in comb, and shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings & scratches, shows traces of orig finish blending with an open grain hand worn finish. Mechanics are good with a slight sideways wiggle in bbl, good bore, lightly frosted. 4-39017 BDT355 (7,500-10,500)

RARE 1ST MODEL FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1894. SN 624. Cal. 38-55. 26″ rnd bbl, full mag., half nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, top center adjacent receiver “38-55”. First Model receiver with external guide screws mounted with nicely streaked straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with a Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet listing as, rnd bbl rifle 38-55, sent to warehouse 12/10/1894 and shipped from warehouse 12/12/1894 on order #3823. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% original blue, minor muzzle wear and lightly thinning. There is some very shallow surface oxidation on center of bbl blending with a brown patina. Magazine tube retains 80-85% original blue with thinning and blending with brown patina. Receiver retains 85-90% original blue with some light scratching on right side, showing silver on sharp edges and a thin coat of spotty surface oxidation. Retaining screw and tension spring for lifter are absent. Hammer and lever show strong original case colors with lever thinning across bottom and blending brown and silver patina. Stock is sound with nicks, dings and handling marks and retains much of its original finish. Buttplate is silvering and blending with brown patina. Forend is sound with shallow depression forward left side, some minor nicks and dings and retains original finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Gun functions fine with missing spring and screw. Shiny bore with some fine scattered pitting. 4-38788 BDT156 (10,000-15,000)

RARE FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 94. SN 170. Cal. 38-55. 26″ octagon bbl, full magazine. Slightly modified half-nickel front sight, modified flat top sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A.” and “38-55″ stamped adjacent to receiver. Rare first model receiver with external guide screws mounted with streaky straight-grained walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied by Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 38-55, oct bbl rifle, received in warehouse November 2, 1894 and shipped from warehouse November 5, 1894 on order no. 990. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 50-60% original blue that is turning brown patina, wear on sharp edges, some nicks, dings and scratches and worn to silver left side of rear sight. Magazine tube shows original blue in protected areas turning to brown patina but mostly a silver mixed with brown patina, several small scratches and a couple of tiny dents. Receiver has only traces of original blue in protected areas and is mostly a silver mixing with brown patina. Hammer shows visible original colors, silvering on right side and blending with brown patina. Lever shows traces of original color blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings, a narrow 1/2” dent on right side and carries a dark open-grain oiled finish. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and handling marks. Retains open-grain oiled finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bore is somewhat dark with scattered light pitting. 4-37498 BDT135 (7,000-10,000)

RARE CASE COLORED AND FACTORY INSCRIBED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894. SN 15488. Cal. 38-55. 30″ oct bbl with 1/2 mag, combination front sight and blank in rear seat. Top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”, adjacent to receiver “38-55”. Left side of receiver is engraved “J.E.SIGNOR/SARANAC N.Y.”. Equipped with close coupled dbl set triggers, tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as case hardened, 38-55 rifle, 30″ oct bbl, set trigger, Lyman rear and combo front sights, 1/2 mag, engraved on left side of frame “J.E. SIGNOR/SARANAC N.Y.”. Received in warehouse October 9, 1896, shipped from warehouse on October 10, 1896 on Order No. 28072. The Signor family were well-to-do apple growers in upstate NY and operated a successful cider operation in the region. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored. Bbl retains 98-99% of a factory quality restored finish with some faint thinning on sharp edges and a few minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 99% of a factory quality restored case colored finish. The orig polish lines can still be seen in this restored finish. Stock is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and has orig flaking finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with nicks, dings & scrapes, and has orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a dark bore with scattered pitting. 4-38143 BDT181 (8,000-12,000)

STUNNING WINCHESTER MODEL 94 DELUXE TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 19673. Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ rnd bbl, full mag take down, Lyman gold bead front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”,adjacent take down ring “30W.C.F.” Standard receiver with close coupled dbl set triggers, tang mounted lockable peep sight. Mounted with “XXX” quality walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, sling eye, 3″ from toe with hook swivel, “H” style checkered forend, nosecap with sling eye, hook swivel, and vintage adjustable strap. Inspection of lower tang reveals Assembly No. 3631XXX, this matching No. can be found in back of stock, and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Fact sheet, identifying as 30 cal. rifle, rnd bbl, set triggers, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman front and blank in rear seat, received in warehouse August 16, 1897, shipped from warehouse August 16, 1897 on Order No. 12545. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% orig blue, with minor muzzle wear, typical minor nicks & dings, faint rub mark on mag tube from take down. Receiver retains 90% orig blue, thinning across bottom and sharp edges, a few minor handling marks, and shows the orig filing marks. Stock is sound with minor nicks & dings, typical handling marks and retains most of its deluxe factory finish. Buttplate shows thinning orig case colors, blending with silver patina. Forend is sound, with good checkering, minor nicks & dings and light scratches, and retains most of it fine deluxe factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38389 BDT194 (10,000-15,000)

*WINCHESTER 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION TAKE DOWN RIFLE. . SN 880928. Ca. 30 WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full mag take down, 1/2 nickel front sight with set screw, three leaf express rear sight. Top bbl flat marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Left flat behind rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. Top flat adjacent to take down ring has Winchester Proof Mark “30 W.C.F.” Standard receiver with Winchester proof mark top center. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, “H” style checkered forend with nosecap. Inspection of inside tangs reveals no assembly numbers. Top tang channel of stock is stamped “103757 94”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with faint sharp edgewear, a few areas with tiny surface oxidation. Mag tube has orig blue that has blending with brown patina and shows rub marks from take down. Bbl take down ring has orig blue blending with brown patina. Receiver has 90-95% orig blue with nicks, dings & scratches, sharp edgewear, blending with brown patina at bottom front and some faint pin prick surface oxidation. Hammer retains most of its dark orig case colors. Lever retains strong orig case colors on sides blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering with a couple flat points, a minor ding at lower tang, typical nicks, dings & tiny scratches, hairline crack off of top tang, and retains much of its hand rubbed finish. Forend is sound with some minor dents, dings & scratches, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, lightly frosted bore with dark grooves. 4-38787 BDT166 (7,500-10,000)

FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 2299. Cal. 38-55. 26″ oct bbl, button mag, dovetail 1/2 nickel front sight with set screw, sporting rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “38-55”. Standard receiver with internal guide screws, top tang peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, “H” style checkered forend with nosecap. Inspection inside lower tang reveals Assembly No. 1749CF. Top tang channel of stock is stamped “1798” as well as inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet, identifying as 38-55 oct bbl rifle, 1/2 mag, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman rear with cup disk, Lyman hunting front, received in warehouse August 9, 1895, shipped from warehouse August 9, 1895 on Order No. 17163. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, usual minor nicks & dings, and a couple small spots of fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue, thinning and silvering on sharp edges across top & bottom with typical fine scratches, nicks & dings. Loading gate retains most of its fine nitre blue. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, lever shows traces of orig case colors in protected areas, blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, usual nicks & dings & small scratches, retaining much of its orig deluxe varnish finish. Forend is sound with slightly worn checkering, nicks, dings & small scratches, and retains orig deluxe varnish finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore. 4-38291 BDT185 (12,500-17,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 94 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 46882. Cal. 30-WCF. 26″ half-round, half-octagon tapered bbl, half magazine, pedestal front with dovetail half-nickel sight, three leaf Express rear sight. Top flat octagon portion marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, left flat behind rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” and top flat adjacent receiver “30 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with flame grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet listing gun without any specifications into warehouse 12/22/1900, shipped from warehouse 12/22/1900 on order #8562. Other remarks return 12/26/1900 in warehouse 1/10/1901, rifle 30 cal., half-octagon, plain trigger. Shipped 1/10/1901 order #86607. At some point half-mag, extra lightweight, fancy checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, oil finish. Another R&R 1/6/1902 order #128312. Inspection of lower inside tang reveals assembly number “6068RBOF”. The number in top tang channel in stock is difficult to read, but appears to be “10907 94”. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90+% original blue with muzzle wear, some faint thinning behind rear sight, nicks and scratches and a few small areas of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 80-85% original blue blending with silver patina across bottom and mixing with brown patina. There are minor nicks and scratches and small areas of shallow surface oxidation. Loading gate retains most of its nitre blue. Hammer retains dark original case colors as well as sides of lever, thinning and blending with silver patina across the bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, minor nicks and scratches and retaining its original oil finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings, good checkering, retaining original oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a good bore. 4-36551 BDT172 (7,000-10,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 273336. Cal. 38-55. 26″ round bbl, full mag takedown. Dovetail, slightly modified, half nickel front sight with set screw. Serrated side, sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 21. 1894.”. Top center adjacent to takedown ring, “Winchester Proof Mark 38-55”. Standard receiver with Winchester proof mark top center mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, H-checkered forend with nose cap. Inspection of lower tang finds assembly number “21472XO”. Matching number can be found stamped in rear of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains strong original blue with numerous spots of surface rust that have been cleaned. Magazine tube shows most of its original tube with a 2″ area on the left side showing light surface rusting. Receiver and takedown ring have original blue mixed with multiple areas of shallow surface rust. Hammer shows dark original case colors blending with silver on the left side. Lever shows traces of dark original case colors blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, some minor nicks and dings and retains a fine original oil finish. Forend is sound with nicks and dings, good checkering, original oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore as gun was probably not shot a lot, but left in a wet gun case. 4-36635 BDT154 (3,000-5,000)

*FIRST WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 IN 32 SPECIAL (TEST RIFLE). SN 107731. Cal. 32 Win Spec. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, dovetail front sight, sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894”. Left flat under rear sight marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. Top flat adjacent receiver with Winchester proof mark and “32 W.S.” Standard receiver with Winchester proof mark top center. Rear left side drilled and tapped and hammer screw area milled for clearance to attach the mount for endurance testing. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, blue Winchester tag marked “STD.VEL.”, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 32 WS caliber, oct bbl, plain trigger, “Taken to Mr. Whl. For excessive test”, received in warehouse October 15, 1901, shipped from warehouse October 16, 1901 on Order No. 116485. R&R March 4, 1906, #7457, R&R April 7, 1914 #56582. Its recorded in the Journal of Cody Firearms Museum, No. 5, published in 1995, that by SN this was the first recorded 32 Winchester Special rifle. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% factory blue, some fine thinning on sharp edges and a few minor nicks & scratches. Mag tube retains much of its orig blue with small dent and about a 2″ area cleaned blending with silver patina just in front of nosecap. Receiver retains 95% factory blue, with minor nicks & scrapes, some pin prick surface oxidation on right side, slight thinning on sharp edges, its bright and unfinished around the two mounting holes on left side. Hammer shows strong orig dark case colors, lever shows strong dark orig case colors on side, thinning and blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with nicks, dings & scratches & retains most of its factory finish. Buttplate retains thinning factory colors blending with some silver patina. Forend is sound with a few nicks & scrapes, a shallow gouge center of bottom and retains factory finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore. The only evidence of the testing is at muzzle which carries a dark brown patina and is shallow pitted. 4-36517 BDT169 (10,000-15,000)

*RARE PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH UNCHECKERED DELUXE WOOD. SN 324596. Cal. 32 WS. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, half nickel front sight with screw and Winchester smokeless rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3X, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Wood, unusually, has piano varnish finish. Left side of the buttstock is inlaid with a nickel oval plate 2″ long x 1-1/4″ wide inscribed “JOHN S. WOOFTER”. Buttstock, under the buttplate, is stamped “1823”, no indication of the context of this number. Also under the buttplate is a hole like a hole for buttplate with trap. Just above and to the left of this hole is a small recess with a small diameter steel pin with a fingernail notch that appears to be the retainer for the presentation plaque. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle, as found, having been shipped Jan. 8, 1907, returned & repaired Aug. 29, 1911. The letter incorrectly states his middle initial as “F” instead of the “S” that is on the stock on the plate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood, is stamped “JPP”. No other marks were observed. John S. Woofter was the Sheriff of Creek County, Oklahoma Territory, who lived in Sapulpa, a suburb of Tulsa today. Sheriff Woofter is mentioned as a party in a lawsuit involving the enforcement of state tax law that was argued before the Supreme Court of the United States in December 1918 which was decided in March 1919. Sheriff Woofter’s name was also mentioned in a legal brief concerning a prostitution case in which he was also involved in prosecuting. PROVENANCE: Pete Wall Collection; Bill Sisney Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 93-95% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and some minor nicks & a few spots of pitting on right side. Forend cap is a cleaned metal patina. Receiver retains about 75% orig blue, strong & bright on sides with edge wear and bottom turning gray. Top tang is a blue/gray patina. Lever retains about 60% faded case colors and the hammer about 90% dark case colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches on buttstock and heavier creases on forearm with some dark oil staining at receiver end on the bottom. Buttstock retains about all of its strong orig piano varnish finish and the forearm about 75% of the same finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37401 (6,500-9,500)

FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER 1894 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 731. Cal. 32-40. 26″ oct bbl, full mag take down, combination front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.” Adjacent take down ring “32-40”. Second type receiver without external guide screws, top tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying this rifle as found, shipped Jan. 19, 1895. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue with minor nicks & dings, and showing bright on sharp edges. Mag tub retains 90% orig blue with rubbing from takedown. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and a few minor nicks & scrapes. Hammer retains most of its dark orig case colors, lever shows fading orig colors blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings, feather grained orig finish flaking at comb. Buttplate shows thinning orig case colors blending with silver. Forend is sound with some minor nicks & dings, orig feather grained finish blending with hand worn patina. Nosecap retains 95% orig blue with a couple minor rub marks. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36550 BDT157 (6,000-10,000)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Correction to printed catalog: The catalog image of the buttstock is not for this gun (#879464). The image belongs with Lot 2015.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 879464. Cal. 30 WCF. 24″ half rnd, half oct bbl, full mag takedown, dovetail blade front sight with set screw, flat top sporting rear sight. Top flat of oct portion is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.”. Adjacent to takedown ring Winchester proof mark and “30 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-98% factory blue with nicks and scratches, thinning on sharp edges and rub mark on mag tube from takedown. There is a thin coat of dried rust preventative, partially cleaned but can still be found in protected areas. Receiver retains 95% original blue, thinning at sharp edges, minor nicks and scratches and has the dried preservative in protected areas. Stock is sound with nicks, dings and scratches, a couple of shallow dents and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and retains a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-36634 BDT228 (4,000-7,000)

WINCHESTER 1894 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 30505. Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full mag take down, 1/2 nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side full buckhorn sporting rear, standard receiver with take down ring, and tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue with typical faint scratching and minor nicks & dings, bright on sharp edges. Magazine tub retains much orig blue, thinning and showing rub marks from take down. Receiver retains 70-80% orig blue, strong on sides, thinning and blending with silver and brown patina on top and bottom of front edge, as well as take down ring of bbl, some minor nicks & scratches and some minor areas of oxidation. Hammer retains most of its dark orig case colors, slightly silvering on right side. Lever retains strong orig case colors in protected areas, blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings & scrapes, orig finish blending with hand worn patina at comb and through wrist area. Forend is sound, with a repaired break on left side along with a small filled spot and retaining a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp, shiny bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-36558 BDT163 (4,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 6882. Cal. 38-55. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, 1/2 nickle front sight with set screw, serrated sides sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent to receiver “38-55”. Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight, mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttpalte, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 38-55, oct bbl rifle with plain trigger, received in warehouse September 13, 1895, and shipped from warehouse on September 18, 1895 with seven other arms, with Order No. 20611. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80-85% thinning orig blue with wear on sharp edges and a couple areas that show light cleaning. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, blending with brown patina at top and bottom front edge, and light scratching from attempted cleaning. Hammer shows most of its dark orig case colors. Lever has strong orig colors on side, thinning and blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with minor handling marks and retains virtually all of a fine factory quality restored finish. Forend is sound with minor handling marks and retains virtually all of a fine factory quality restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-38378 BDT161 (3,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 142290. Cal. 32-40. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, dovetail Lyman fine bead front sight, serrated side flat top sporting rear with set screw, top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 21. 1894”. Top flat adjacent to receiver “32-40”. Standard receiver, mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying gun as 32-40 rifle, oct bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse Sept. 20, 1902, shipped from warehouse Sept. 23, 1902, with one other arm to Order No. 158397. CONDITION: Fine +. Bbl retains 95% orig blue, with minor muzzle wear, thinning on sharp edges, a few nicks & scratches and a couple spots of fine surface oxidation. Magazine tube retains most of its orig blue. Receiver retains 90%+ orig blue, thinning and blending with brown patina, bright on sharp edges, a small area of surface oxidation on left side and showing the characteristic of early Winchester polish marks blending with brown patina. Hammer shows strong orig case colors, showing silver on edge of left side. Lever retains strong orig case colors on sides blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings & scrapes and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Buttplate shows traces of thinning case colors blending with silver/brown patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings & scrapes, a shallow 1″ gouge on left side and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38381 BDT167 (3,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 222252. Cal. 25-35. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, Marble #3 reversible sight, and three leaf express rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST.21.1894.” Left flat behind rear sight marked “NICKEL STEEL BBL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. Top flat adjacent receiver “25-35 W.C.F.” Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% thinning orig blue, minor nicks & dings, wear on sharp edges, and a couple small areas of light surface oxidation. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thinning and blending with brown patina on top and bottom of front edge, thinning on sharp edges and a few small spots of surface oxidation, and typical nicks & dings. Hammer retains dark orig case colors showing faint silver on left side. Lever retains dark orig case colors thinning across bottom and blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with tiny chips on both sides of top tang at receiver, usual nicks & dings and minor scratches, retaining a lightly cleaned finish that is slightly dark at receiver and both tangs. Buttplate has turned a silver patina with small rust areas at heel and toe. Forend is sound with minor nicks & scratches, retaining a lightly cleaned finish and slightly dark at receiver. Mechanics are crisp with good bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-38382 BDT162 (3,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 822397. Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, dovetail front sight with set screw, flat top sporting rear. Left flat at forend cap is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894”, at rear sight left flat is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER .30 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Winchester proof marks can be found on top bbl flat and top of receiver. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue, thinning at sharp edges, some minor nicks & scratches and a couple small areas of fine surface oxidation. Receiver has orig blue that has flaked and blending with brown patina worn to silver on sharp edges. Hammer retains factory blue, silvering on right side. Lever retains factory blue flaked and thinning on bottom and blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings, slightly dark in top tang area and retains a fine factory quality restored finish. Buttplate retains a fine, even, smooth brown patina finish worn bright on sharp edge of toe. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings, slightly dark at receiver and retains a factory quality restored finish. Nose cap retains a matching smooth, brown patina finish to buttplate. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38376 BDT176 (2,000-3,000)

WINCHESTER 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 27529. Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, dovetail Lyman fine ivory bead front sight, three leaf express rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, top flat at receiver ring is marked “30 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with takedown ring and top tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with faint sharp edge wear, minor muzzle wear and usual light nicks and dings. Magazine tube retains orig thinning blue with rub mark from takedown. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue, thinning at sharp edges and across bottom. A few small areas of flaked finish blending with brown patina and some faint surface oxidation. Loading gate shows good nitre blue, slightly silvering in trough. Hammer shows dark orig case colors. Lever shows dark orig case colors in protected areas, thinning and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina on comb and grip area. Buttplate shows traces of thin orig color blending with silver patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings with minor dents and shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina through bottom. Nose cap retains most of its orig blue with small specks of flaking finish blending with brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-38511 BDT177 (3,500-4,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SHORT RIFLE TAKE DOWN. SN 137231. Cal 32 Win. Spec. 22″ oct bbl, full mag take down, combination front sight, sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”, left flat below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, and top bbl flat “32W.S.” Standard receiver with take down ring, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains orig blue that is blending with brown patina, bright on sharp edges and a thin coat of surface oxidation. Receiver has traces of orig blue blending with brown/silver patina. The orig polish marks can be seen. Stock is sound with nicks & dings and fine scratches and retains only remnants of orig finish that is flaked to leave an open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with typical nicks & dings and retains the open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with dark grooves and some fine scattered pitting. 4-36553 BDT187 (2,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 HALF ROUND TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 302051. Cal. 32 Winchester Special. 26″ 1/2 rnd-1/2 oct bbl, full mag take down, Dockendorff ramp front sight with gold bead, sporting rear sight with circular aperture. Standard receiver with take down ring, Lyman lever sight on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, custom checkered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, custom checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying this rifle as found, shipped Sept. 26, 1906. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% of its factory blue with scratches, minor nicks & dings, a couple areas of small surface oxidation and thinning on sharp edges. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blue, thinning on top and bottom of front edge, some light scratches on right side and small spotting of surface oxidation on top edges. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings, and minor scratches retaining a fine restored finish. Buttplate shows thinning case colors, blending with dark patina. Forend is sound with typical nicks & dings and retains a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36552 BDT164 (2,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TRAPPER LENGTH CARBINE. SN 991021. Cal 32 Special. 16″ rnd bbl with full mag square base with pinned blade front sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl at rear sight is marked “MODEL 94-WINCHESTER-NICKELSTEEL-32W.S./TRADEMARK”. Standard receiver with stud and saddle ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, steel carbine buttplate, 9″ forend with band. It appears that bbl and mag tube have been shortened to 16″ and front sight has been relocated. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 40% original thinning blue blending with silver patina. Receiver shows some original blue blending with silver and brown patina. Left side of receiver has three scope-mounting poles that have been filled and blended in. Stock is sound with usual nicks, dings, and scratches showing original finish blending with hand-worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with nicks and small gouges and two chips at receiver and retains a hand-worn patina finish. Mechanics are good with a shiny bore. 4-36555 BDT224 (2,000-4,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 945855. Cal. 32 Win. Spec. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base front with tall pinned Lyman ivory bead sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl at bbl band marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894.”, under rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER-.32W.S.” Standard receiver with left side stud and saddle ring, mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 9-1/4″ forend with band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% orig blue, minor muzzle wear and typical nicks & dings. Receiver retains 80-85% orig flaking blue. Receiver is simply spotted with flaked spots blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks & scrapes and tiny dents but retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate has orig blue, blending with silver and brown patina. Forend is sound with a few minor nicks & scrapes and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore as gun appears to have had very little use. 4-36554 BDT186 (1,500-2,500)

*WINCHESTER 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 417465. Cal. 30 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front pedestal base with pinned nickel blade, and standard carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl in front of rear sight is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. P ATTENDED AUGUST 21, 1894” Left side under rear sight is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER 30 W.C.F.” Standard 94 receiver with stud and ring on left side. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, uncheckered forend with single band, and uncheckered straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 85-90% orig blue with some minor oxidation at muzzle, typical nicks and scratches and minor thinning in front of rear sight. Both bands have traces of orig blue blending with brown and silver patina. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue with wear on bottom and front edge, sharp edges that are blending with silver and brown patina and some flaking on sides blending with brown patina, faint characteristic ring mark on left side. Hammer shows very strong orig case colors with lever showing good color in protected area blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with tiny chip on upper left tang, the typical nicks, dings and slight bruising with orig oil finish, blending with hand worn patina through grip area. Forend is sound with typical nicks, dings, and dents, and carries a fine hand worn patina finish. There is a tiny grain crack on right side starting at receiver. Mechanics are crisp with a good bore and some scattered very shallow pitting. 4-37442 (1,250-2,250)

RARE FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 1296. Cal. 38-55. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag tube, square base front with pin ivory bead sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl, forward of rear sight marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN. CONN.U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “38-55”. First Model receiver with external guide screws, left side mounted stud and saddle ring, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 9-1/4″ forend with bbl band. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 38-55 carbine, received in warehouse December 26, 1894 and shipped from warehouse December 26, 1894 on order no. 4379. Consignor states that it’s his belief that this is one of the very first carbines to be shipped. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces or orig blue blended with brown and silver patina, mag has similar finish. Receiver has flaked and worn to a silver patina, mixed with some brown patina around saddle ring stud, some very shallow surface oxidation marks, with orig polish marks still showing. Stock is sound with nicks, dings & small gouges, 4 notches cut at lower tang and retains a dark open grained oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with nicks & dings and retains an open grain oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-38292 BDT183 (7,500-10,500)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 94 CARBINE. SN 878703. Cal. 32 Win. Spec. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base pinned tall blade sight, three leaf express rear sight, top of bbl in front of rear bbl band has geometric design gold wire inlay. Rear bbl band is engraved with foliate scroll and diamond checkered pattern. Left side of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894.” Below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER .32W.S.” Standard receiver is nicely engraved with foliate scroll and gold wire surrounding a bear fighting with dog on left side, right side with matching foliate scroll and gold wire border with inlay of bust of a bears head. The lever is inlaid with gold wire in a geometric design on both sides. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, Winchester hard rubber shotgun butt, 9-1/4″ forend with bbl band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains nearly all of a restored blue finish that has turned plum color. Mag tube has most of its fine restored blue finish, with some minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains virtually all of its fine custom blue finish, with a couple small spots of surface oxidation on bottom and a few small handling marks. Stock is solid with small chip at receiver on right side, some minor nicks & dings & retains a fine hand rubbed custom oil finish. Forend is sound with nicks, dings & depressions and retains a fine custom hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-36525 BDT191 (2,000-3,000)

*WINCHESTER CUSTOM ENGRAVED MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 820449. Cal. 25-35 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base with pinned tall fine bead sight, standard carbine ladder sight rear. Left side of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894.”, below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER 25-35W.C.F.” The receiver is custom engraved with gold fill, flowing foliate arabesque scroll and a scene with grizzly bear perched on ledge on left side and a buck white tailed deer running downhill on right side. The top of bolt and sides of lever are engraved with flowing foliate scroll. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 9-1/4″ bbl band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain nearly all of their fine custom blue finish, with just a few minor nicks & dings. Receiver retains virtually all of its fine custom blue and gold filled finish. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks & dings and tiny handling marks, and retains a fine custom oil finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks & dings, and retains a fine custom oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, shiny bore with dark grooves. 4-36526 BDT192 (3,000-5,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 637355. Cal. 25-20 WCF. 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, fine gold bead front sight, sporting rear sight with set screw. Left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.”, adjacent receiver “25-20 W.C.F.” and Winchester proof mark on top flat and front ring of receiver. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured “X” walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, H-checkered forend with nose cap. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly number “800X”, matching “800” can be found on rear of butt stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% original blue thinning on sharp edges, a couple of rub marks, typical scratches. Receiver retains 95% original blue thinning at sharp edges, thinning on bottom and blending with brown patina, normal scratches and a couple of unusual scratches across top. Hammer retains dark original case colors. Lever retains original case colors blending with gray patina. Stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, usual nicks, dings and scratches and retains its original piano varnish finish. There is a hairline crack off rear of top tang. Forend is sound with slightly flat checkering, normal nicks and dings and retains original piano varnish finish blending with hand worn patina across the bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38392 BDT230 (8,000-12,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER 1892 FULL NICKEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 156340. Cal. 25-20. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side flat top sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 25-20 oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, full nickel, received in warehouse 1/18/1906, shipped from warehouse 1/20/1906 on order no. 42045. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig nickel, back portion of bbl; nickel has flaked and worn, blending with gray patina, from forend forward bbl retains most of it’s nickel with some minor flaking and numerous nicks and scratching. Mag tube has orig nickel in protected areas but has mostly flaked and blending with silver-gray patina with a few scratches and shallow dents. Receiver retains 80-85% orig nickel with some small spots of flaking, blending with brown patina, thinning on sharp edges and some usual nicks and scratches. Hammer has orig nickel on back and top of spur, mostly flaked and worn on sides. Lever retains much of its orig nickel with some minor flaking blending with brown patina. Trigger has some orig nickel flaked and worn, blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with a couple tiny chips behind top tang, some minor nicks, dings and tiny scratches and retains a clean hand-rubbed open grain oil finish. Buttplate shows orig nickel, flaking and blending with brown patina. Forend is sound with usual minor bruises and retains a cleaned, hand-rubbed open grain oil finish. Nose cap retains 80-85% orig nickel, with some flaking and blending with brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-38349 BDT323 (6,000-9,000)

*OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 92 16″ TRAPPER. SN 954415. CAL. 44WCF 16″ round bbl full mag square base with pin blade front sight carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl at rear sight is marked “MODEL92-WINCHESTER-44W.C.F./TRADEMARK. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate 7-7/8” forend with band. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% original blue with a few minor nicks and scratches and lightly thinning behind front sight. Mag tube retains 95% original blue lightly thinning. Receiver retains 95-97% original blue lightly thinning on bottom and sharp edges, a few minor nicks and scratches, and faint ring mark on left side. Hammer and lever retained most of it’s original blue thinning on sharp edges. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings and fine handling marks and retains most of its original finish. Buttplate retains 80% original blue thinning at heel and toe blending with silver and brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-37495 BDT221 (17,500-25,500)

*WINCHESTER 1892 16″ TRAPPER. SN 697613. Cal. 44 WCF. 16″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base with pinned blade front sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-44W.C.F./TRADEMARK”, with Winchester proof marks top of bbl and adjacent top of receiver. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, steel carbine buttplate, 7-7/8″ forend with band. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90% orig blue with some minor scratching and normal nicks & dings. Both bbl bands have flaked to a silver patina. Receiver has flaked to a silver patina mixed with some brown spotting, with normal minor nicks & scratches. Hammer and lever retain a gray & silver patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains a fine open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks, dings & scratches a hairline grain crack forward of band and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38351 BDT348 (5,000-7,000)

RARE WINCHESTER 1892 MUSKET. SN 83642. Cal. 44 WCF. 30″ rnd bbl, 9/10″ mag, square base with pinned modified front sight, military flip-up rear sight, usual bbl markings, “44 W.C.F.” behind rear sight. Left side of bbl adjacent receiver has a foreign proof mark with forward flat left side receiver with crown “V” proof as well as rear of bolt, standard receiver. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, inlet base and sling swivel 3-1/2″ from toe, 24-1/2″ forend with three bbl bands, center with sling swivel. Accompanied with Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying this .44 cal. musket, received in warehouse 3/11/1898 and shipped from warehouse 6/2/1898 on order no. 446. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a silver and brown patina with some areas of fine surface oxidation, normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver has been cleaned or flaked, showing prominent orig polish marks and retaining a silver and brown patina, some areas of minor shallow surface oxidation. Hammer shows a gray patina, dark on back, and lever shows a dark patina. Stock is solid, some small chips at corner of each tang, a small filled hole behind sling swivel base and retains a smooth open grain oil finish. Forend is sound, with numerous nicks & dings, slightly dark at receiver and bbl bands, and retains an open grain oil finish. Mechanics are a little sticky, good bore, lightly frosted with some shallow scattered pitting. 4-36548 BDT353 (4,000-7,000)

FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 92 FITTED FOR SILENCER. SN 420. CAL. 44WCF 24″ octagon bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear. The first 5/8″ of bbl at muzzle has 1/8″ collar and threaded with knurled cap. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884”. Adjacent receiver 44W.C.F. Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as 44 cal., oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 8/24/1892, shipped from warehouse 8/25/1892, from Order No. 3769, R&R 8/28/1900 Order No. 61550, and R&R 7/9/1904 Order No. 235844. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% original blue with faint thinning on sharp edges and a few minor little nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 75-80% original blue, thinning in front and on sharp edges, some fine surface oxidation marks and usual minor nicks and scratches. Hammer retains most of its dark original case colors. Lever shows dark original colors in protected areas blended with silver gray patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its original finish. Forend is sound with usual minor marks and has the initials “TH” on right side. Original finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38667 BDT223 (10,000-15,000)

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE. . SN 439400. Cal. 25-20. Standard grade rifle with 20″ oct to rnd bbl, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has half magazine with takedown and forearm is standard 9-3/8″. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight grip and Winchester embossed hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Accompanied by an orig & scarce red & black Winchester buffalo check vinyl zippered sleeve from the 1950s-60s period. Curiously one handle on the sleeve has a TWA bag check tag for LaGuardia Field, New York. Imagine trying to fly with a rifle packed only in a sleeve today! PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is extremely fine plus, may have been fired but if so very little. Overall retains about 98-99% glossy orig factory blue with a series of small spots of pitting on top left edge of receiver. Lever & hammer retain about all of their brilliant orig case colors, faded on outer edge of lever. Wood is sound with one or two minor nicks and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Sleeve is sound with bright colors. 4-36603 JR334 (6,000-10,000)

*WINCHESTER 1892 SHORT RIFLE. SN 452965. Cal. 44 WCF. 20″ oct bbl, full mag, 1/2 nickel front sight with set screw, “V” notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings with left flat adjacent receiver marked “44 W.C.F.”, proof mark on top flat and adjacent receiver. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, 8-3/8″ forend with nosecap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, thinning and blending with brown patina just forward of nosecap, usual minor nicks, dings & scratches and some clean spots around front sight. Mag tube retains most of its orig blue with a few minor scratches. Receiver retains 60% thinning orig blue, worn across bottom and fronts of sides blending with silver patina, some spotting blending of dark patina and normal nicks & scratches. Hammer and lever show a dark patina blending with some orig case colors. Stock is sound with some nicks, and minor dents, retains orig finish, blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Buttplate shows a gray patina of fading orig case colors. Forend is sound with normal nicks & dings, orig finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Nosecap has flaked with traces of orig blue blending with brown and silver patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36549 BDT349 (4,000-7,000)

*WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 834384. Cal. 25-20. 24-1/4″ half rnd, half oct bbl, full mag takedown, silver bead front sight with set screw, flat top V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue, some minor muzzle wear, a couple of small nicks and dings and tiny scratches. Mag tube has 95% orig blue with some thinning from takedown. Receiver retains 95% orig blue, thinning at sharp edges, some small flaking blending with brown patina and normal nicks and scratches. Hammer retains orig blue that is showing bright on both sides, lever has orig blue with some minor flaking and blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate shows flaking orig blue blending with brown patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and fine scratches and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Nose cap has orig blue with some flaking, blending with brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38789 BDT324 (6,500-9,500)

*WINCHESTER 1892 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 188517. Cal. 32 WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag take down, combination front sight, serrated side “V” notch sporting rear with set screw. Center of top flat is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.” Caliber marking adjacent to take down ring “32 W.C.F.” Standard 92 receiver with course knurled post tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, uncheckered forend with nose cap, uncheckered straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, minor sharp edge wear and a couple minor tiny nicks. Mag tube retains 95-97% orig blue with a few minor light handling marks. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue with some faint sharp edge wear, some minor nicks and scratches, light thinning across bottom with some shallow probable blood pitting in a couple of areas on right side. Loading gate retains strong nitre blue. Hammer retains strong orig case colors. Lever has good orig case colors on side blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with some light scratches and minor handling marks with 85-90% orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Buttplate shows orig colors fading to a gray patina. Forend is sound with some minor bruising and light scratches with orig finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-37438 (3,000-7,000)

*OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 832154. Cal. 38 WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, fine bead front sight with set screw, flat top “V” notch sporting rear sight, usual bbl markings, standard receiver. Mounted with straight grain walnut, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 97-98% orig blue, slightly thinning on sharp edges, a couple minor areas of surface oxidation and the normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 97-98% orig blue, starting to thin on sharp edges, a couple spots of minor surface oxidation and normal minor nicks & scratches. Hammer retains orig blue with thinning on both sides. Lever retains orig blue blending with brown patina across bottom. Stock is sound, some minor handling marks, two minor dents in comb, a couple shallow scratches and retains most of its orig finsih. Buttplate retains orig blue, flaking and blending with brown patina. Forend is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains most of its orig finsih. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38791 BDT354 (5,000-8,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL92 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 588442. CAL. 32WCF 20″ round bbl half mag square base with pinned ivory bead front sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884”. Adjacent receiver 32W.C.F. Standard receiver with staple and saddle ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 9-1/8″ forend with band. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% original blue with minor muzzle wear, a few nicks and scratches, and slightly thinning at chamber area. Receiver has flaked and worn to traces of original blue at saddle ring and blending a smooth silver and brown patina. Prominent ring mark on left side. Stocks are sound with usual nicks, dings, and handling marks and retains original finish blending with hand-worn patina. Forend is sound with usual marks and shows hand-worn patina blending with original finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38665 BDT222 (1,750-2,250)

*FACTORY RESTORED WINCHESTER 92 SADDLE-RING CARBINE. SN 879481. Cal. 44 WCF. 20″ round bbl, full mag., stippled front ramp, fine bead sight and hood. 22 series rear sight. Left side of bbl below rear sight marked “MODEL 92-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-44 W.C.F.”. Right side “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.”. Standard receiver, left side with staple and saddle ring. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate. Standard forend with single band. Inspection of inside tangs reveals right side of lower tang, the no. 481. This no. can also be found written in pencil in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears new since restoration. Metal surfaces retain 99% of their factory-restored blued finish with a few minor handling marks and faint ring mark on left side of receiver. Stock is sound with a few minor handling marks and retains virtually all of the fine factory-restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny new bore. 4-36642 BDT204 (3,000-5,000)

WONDERFUL ENGRAVED BUFFALO BILL PRESENTATION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE TO HIS FRIEND JOHN Y. NELSON. SN 28649. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Early 92 takedown with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Receiver, takedown ring, bbl & forend cap, along with buttplate tang, are very nicely engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs, with the vignette of a standing whitetail buck on right side and a large presentation vignette on left side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Bottom & top of receiver, takedown ring, forend cap and about 1-3/4″ over top three flats of bbl are engraved to match. Presentation vignette reads “PRESENTED TO / John Young Nelson / THE BIGGEST AND BEST / LIAR IVE EVER KNOWN / your friend, W.F. Cody”. Left side of buttstock has crudely carved initials “HCN” with the “N” carved backwards. There are two dashes behind the “N” that may or may not have significance. John Young Nelson was born Aug. 25, 1826 in Charleston, in what is now West Virginia. As a youth he ran away from home to New Orleans and worked as a cabin boy before goint to live with relatives in Missouri. Sometime afterward, he joined a freight party headed west over the plains where they encountered a band of Ogalala Sioux Indians. He left the freight party and settled in with the Indians in Spotted Tail’s band of Brule Sioux and married a niece of the chief which was the first of, what is reported to have been nine Indian wives, several of which were at the same time. He became a buffalo hunter and in 1847 guided Brigham Young across the plains to what is now Salt Lake City. He was a mountain man & trapper, fought the Utes, was an interpreter at Fort Kearney, Nebraska and established a saloon in Kearney. He eventually started for California with a herd of 3,000 cattle but had a fight with the owner and returned to Utah where he took up freighting. He worked as a rancher, took part in the building of Fort McPherson and other construction projects in Nebraska and frequently interpreted for the Army. Mr. Nelson claimed to have known Buffalo Bill from 1857 and worked with him in various undertakings. Cody referred to Nelson “as a good fellow though as a liar he has few equals and no superiors”. In 1876 Mr. Nelson went to Deadwood, South Dakota and later helped build Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he became Chief of Indian Police for a while. He joined the Buffalo Bill Wild West in the early 1880’s and traveled with Buffalo Bill for at least ten years, including the European tour. He traveled throughout the U.S., Great Britain & Europe with Buffalo Bill for about ten years before he returned to the Indians where he died at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota in January 1903. During his tenure with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West he performed as a stagecoach driver, frequently as a cowboy in some of the stampede scenes etc., was an interpreter for the Indians and occasionally would throw glass balls for Buffalo Bill to shoot. Mr. Nelson was also a friend of world famous shooter Doc Carver. There are several photographs of this irascible frontiersman, one of which is very famous of him sitting on a Concord stage with Buffalo Bill in front and several gentleman inside. Another is a cabinet card of Mr. Nelson in his buckskins wearing his famous pair of Colt revolvers and holding a Winchester 1873 rifle, which was taken in England in 1887. Also accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle as found without mention of the engraving and shows that it was shipped Oct. 12, 1894 to Order #23910. Given that Mr. Nelson stayed with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West for around ten years, it can be speculated that this rifle, with the ship date of 1894, was a parting gift from Buffalo Bill. That John Young Nelson was a friend of Buffalo Bill there is no doubt. His close association with Buffalo Bill during the years of the company’s tours and the twenty plus years prior acquaintance only gives further credibility to this presentation rifle. It can be speculated that the crudely carved initials “HCN” on the buttstock are from one of Mr. Nelson’s descendants. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with all metal retaining a smooth, dark brown, untouched attic patina with some light pitting on bolt and light hammer marks on top rear shoulder of receiver. Stock does not fit very well and may be an old replacement or one of the tangs could be sprung. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a series of small bruises on left side of buttstock, and overall retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. This rifle has all the appearances of an Indian used firearm. 4-38229 JR335 (22,500-35,000)

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 110250. Cal. 45-70. 26″ half round, half oct, half mag, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, three leaf express rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent to receiver “45-70”. Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with flame grained “XX” walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard grip cap, smooth steel shotgun buttplate, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Buffalo Historical Center letter identifying gun as 45-70, half oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, half mag (4 cartridges), Winchester express sights, received in warehouse September 2, 1896, shipped from warehouse September 3, 1896, returned and repaired November 7, 1896 and November 8, 1898. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number “36XXS”. Matching 36 number can be found on top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue, minor faint muzzle wear, faint silvering on sharp edges of octagon and a few tiny nicks and scratches. Receiver shows 95+% strong, bright, origl case colors thinning across bottom blending with silver hardening, a couple of small spots of shallow surface oxidation on left side and a few faint scratches. Hammer shows nearly all of its dark orig case colors. Lever shows nearly all of its dark orig case colors, slightly silvering on sharp edges. Stock is sound with good checkering, a couple of minor handling marks and retains most of its fine, orig finish. Buttplate shows strong, restored factory quality blue with some minor thinning at sharp edges and around screw at heal. Forend is sound with good checkering, a couple of minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Nose cap and magazine cap show strong orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-39034 BDT242 (40,000-60,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 62753. Cal. 45-90. 26″ round bbl, full magazine, slightly modified half-nickel front sight, 3-leaf express rear. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver “45-90 W.C.F.” Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight, mounted with nicely figured feather grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate, H-style checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanied by Buffalo Bill Historic Center fact sheet identifying it as a 45-90 rifle, round bbl, checkered pistol grip stock, received in warehouse October 17, 1891 and shipped from warehouse October 19, 1891. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95% orig factory blue with minor muzzle wear and a few usual minor nicks and dings. Receiver retains thinning orig case colors with the dark blue still showing quite well but the silver and yellows have faded and blending with a silver hardening. Some wear across bottom and some tiny surface oxidation that is blending with silver patina. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, lightly silvering on sides. Lever shows strong dark orig case colors on sides blending with silver patina across bottom. Tang screw shows slight battering and is very tight, so no attempt to inspect assembly numbers was taken. Stock is sound and fits perfectly with good checkering, usual nicks and dings and a couple light scratches and retains orig piano varnish finish. Buttplate has silvered and blending with some brown patina spots. Forend is sound with good checkering, normal minor nicks and dings and retains most of orig factory piano varnish finish, blending with some hand worn patina at bottom. Nosecap shows orig case colors, blending with a gray patina. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38387 BDT248 (10,000-15,000)

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 100130. CAL. 38-70. 26″ octagon bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. Adjacent takedown ring 38-70W.C.F. Standard receiver with tang-mounted peep sight mounted with “XXX” walnut. Checkered pistol grip with ebony insert in grip. Crescent steel buttplate “H” checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as 38-70 Cal. rifle, octagon bbl, plain trigger, checkered stocks with pistol grip, Lyman rear, Lyman front combined, takedown 14″ stock 3-1/2″ drop. Received in warehouse 5/9/1895 and shipped from warehouse 5/9/1895 on order number 11087. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number 1296XXX with matching number found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95% original blue with thinning on sharp edges with normal minor light scratches. Thinning on mag tube from takedown and blending with silver and brown patina. Receiver retains 90-95% original blue with some minor flaking, wear on sharp edges and some minor nicks and scratches. Hammer retains strong original case colors starting to silver on sharp edge. Lever retains strong original case colors on side blending with a silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering some normal minor nicks and dings, a shallow gouge between checkering and upper tang on right side and retains most of its original piano varnish finish. Buttplate shows thinning original case colors blending with silver and brown patina. Forend is sound with good checkering, normal minor nicks and dings, a series of faint scratches along left side and retains most of its original piano varnish finish. Nosecap has flaked to a silver and brown patina. 4-38776 (30,000-40,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 64077. CAL. 45-90. 26″ octagon bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver 45-90W.C.F. Standard receiver mounted with “XX” walnut, pistol grip with ebony insert, crescent steel buttplate, “H” checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as 45-90 octagon bbl rifle, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, received in warehouse 1/12/92 shipped from warehouse 1/12/92 on order number 17464. Returned and repaired 10/6/03 on number 203255. Also accompanying gun is a letter from George Madis expounding on all the great attributes on the fine deluxe rifle. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number “473XX”, matching number can be found in the top tang channel of stock. Number on inside toe of buttplate is “475”. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially factory restored bbl and mag tube retain 95% orig blue with thinning on sharp edges some minor nicks and scratches and a few small areas of very shallow surface oxidation. Receiver retains 97-98% of a fine factory-restored blue finish with all proper factory buffing marks. There is some tiny faint surface oxidation on rear of left side and minor flaking at rear corners of both sides of receiver. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors thinning on sharp edges on right side. Lever retains strong orig case colors on sides and blending with silver and brown patina across bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, normal nicks and scratches, and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, minor nicks and scratches, retains most of its orig piano varnish finish blending with hand-worn patina at bottom. Nosecap retains most of its factory restored blue finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-39015 BDT237 (16,000-24,000)

*BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM ENGRAVED BY JOHN WARREN WINCHESTER MODEL 86 FULL MAGAZINE LIGHT WEIGHT TAKEDOWN. SN 122423. Cal. 45-70. 22″ tapered round bbl will full magazine takedown, pedestal front with fine bead gold sight, sporting V notch rear sight with set screw. Muzzle has border engraving with gold band, scroll engraving surrounding front sight base, scroll engraving on magazine cap, bbl ring is scroll engraved with gold wire border, nosecap is gold engraved with gold wire border, chamber area has 3″ wedge of scroll engraving on each side, 2 gold bands and caliber inlaid in gold with gold wire encircling. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Takedown band has scroll engraving with gold wire border encircling. Receiver is full engraved with bust of eagle with stippled background and gold wire circle on top, left side with beautiful foliate scroll with shaded background, a forest scene with gold bear confronting 3 gold dogs encircled with gold vine and leaf, entire side of receiver has a gold wire border. Bottom is engraved with bust of white tail buck in oval with shaded background, beaded border and encircled with gold wire. Right side has foliate scroll with shaded background, gold vine and leafs, small gold mountain lion, gold bull moose and encircled with gold wire. Hammer and lever are scroll engraved with gold wire borders. Top tang has scroll engraving behind hammer, model designation inlaid in gold and encircled with gold wire. Lower tang has beaded border. All of this fine work is signed on flat in front of lever by John Warren. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel buttplate, engraved around screws with circle with foliate scroll on top portion and remainder a diamond and dot pattern, standard light weight forend. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears new since custom upgrade. Bbl and magazine tube retain 99% fine custom blue finish with bbl carrying a slight purple tone. Receiver retains 99% of fine custom blue finish. Stock is sound with a couple minor handling marks and retains virtually all it’s fine hand rubbed custom finish. Forend is sound with a few minor handling marks and retains virtually all it’s fine custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp, bore is slightly dull with good rifling. 4-38807 BDT122 (10,000-20,000)

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 131160. Cal. 45-70. 26″ half-round half-oct bbl, half magazine takedown. WF Sheard front sight, serrated side, sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Left flat below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL”. Top flat adjacent takedown ring Winchester proof mark and “45-70”. Standard receiver equipped with Lyman lever side mounted peep sight on left. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, sling eye 4″ from toe, I-style checkered forend, nosecap with sling eye. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-70, half-oct nickel steel bbl, plain trigger, checkered plain wood stock with pistol grip, flat top sporting rear, King’s patent front, Lyman receiver smokeless sights, takedown, screw eyes, shotgun butt rubber, received warehouse November 12, 1904, shipped from warehouse September 13, 1904 on order number 237427. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue, some minor muzzle wear, normal nicks and scratches, a few spots flaked and blended with patina on round portion, lightly sliver on sharp edges of oct. Receiver and takedown ring retain 85-90% orig blue, thinning across bottom, blending with silver patina, thinning on sharp edges, normal nicks and scrapes and a couple minor spots of surface oxidation. Hammer shows orig case colors, showing bright on right side. Lever shows dark orig case colors on side, blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with nice sharp checkering, minor nicks and dings and retains most of it’s orig finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, minor nicks and dings and retains most of it’s orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38772 BDT253 (12,500-17,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 126266. Cal. 45-70. 26″ half rnd, half oct five-shot magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, 1,000 yard ladder rear sight with retaining screw, top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “45-70”. Standard receiver mounted with “XX” walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber gripcap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, gold initial oval engraved “W.D. KING”, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-70 rifle, half oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, shotgun butt with hard rubber buttplate, magazine to hold five cartridges, received in warehouse August 28, 1902 and shipped from warehouse August 29, 1902 on order number 150260. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number “25RXX”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% orig blue, slight muzzle wear, faint wear on sharp edges of octagon and a few minor small nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 98% of a fine factory quality restored blue finish, lightly thinning on bottom and sharp edges, a few minor light scratches. Hammer shows most of its strong, dark, orig case colors. Lever has strong dark orig case colors on sides, thinning and blending with silver patina across the bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, minor nicks and dings and retains most of its orig finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-38775 BDT239 (17,500-22,500)

RARE & DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 73246. Cal. 50EX. 26″ rnd bbl, half magazine, fine ivory bead front sight, two leaf express rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “50EX”. Left of bbl adjacent receiver has three English proof marks and “500EX”, adjacent receiver also has single Crown “V” proof mark, another can be found on top rear of bolt. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, smooth steel shotgun butt, standard forend and nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as a 50-110 rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, half magazine, shotgun butt, received in warehouse December 12, 1892 and shipped from warehouse December 14, 1892 on order number 9001. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with areas toning toward brown, minor muzzle wear and some nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 80-85% strong orig case colors, silvering on sharp edges, thinning across top, thinning and blending with silver patina across bottom. Some minor cleaned spots on left side and usual tiny nicks and scratches. Hammer retains strong orig colors, silvering on left side. Lever retains strong dark orig case colors, thinning and blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with repaired crack along left side of top tang with tiny chip missing. Normal nicks and dings and retains much of its original finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings, shows original finish blending with hand worn patina. Nose cap retains most of its orig case colors, lightly silvering and blending with brown patina. 4-38230 BDT245 (18,000-25,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 71935. Cal. 45-70. 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight, “1886” marked 1,000 yd ladder rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver “45-70”. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum e-mail identifying gun as 45-70, oct bbl rifle, received warehouse November 1, 1892, shipped November 21, 1892 on Order No. 10843. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90-97% orig blue with faint thinning on sharp edges and normal minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 95% strong dark orig case colors, thinning on bottom, blending with silver patina and shiny on sharp edges, a few minor normal nicks and scratches and some faint surface oxidation with orig polish marks visible under colors. Hammer shows most of it’s orig case colors, thinning on sides. Lever shows strong dark orig case colors, thinning across bottom. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings and small scratches, a shallow dent and scratch on left side near tang of buttplate, and retains most of it’s orig finish. Buttplate shows thinning orig case colors, mixed with brown spots of patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains most of it’s orig finish. Nosecap shows thinning orig case colors, blending with silver and brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny new bore. 4-38293 BDT252 (17,500-22,500)

VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER EXTRA HEAVY 32″ WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 54275. Cal. 45-90. 32″ extra heavy oct bbl, full magazine with two hangers, W.F. Sheard fine bead front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “45-90 W.C.F.”. Right behind rear sight is hand stamped “FROM W.F. SHEARD / LIVINGSTON MONT”. Standard receiver, top tang mounted with peep sight and equipped with single set trigger. Mounted with nicely figure semi-fancy walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-90 oct bbl rifle with set trigger, received in warehouse April 15, 1891 and shipped from warehouse October 20, 1892 on order number 8026. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows orig blue that is toning to brown patina, silvering at sharp edges and expected minor nicks and scratches. Magazine tube shows good orig blue in protected areas, thinning and blending with silver and brown patina. The area around magazine cap has some gnarling. Receiver shows traces of orig color in protected areas but is mostly a silver hardening finish with wear across bottom blending with silver patina. Hammer shows orig case colors fading and silvering on right side. Lever shows traces of orig colors in protected areas but is blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with minor nicks, dings and shallow impressions and retains a clean, hand rubbed patina finish. Buttplate has silvered and blending with a spiderweb brown patina. Forend is sound with short crack at nose cap on left side. Normal nicks, dings and scratches and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with some fine scattered pitting. 4-38108 BDT240 (12,500-17,500)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 119356. Cal. 45-70. 22″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front with slightly modified pinned blade sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” and adjacent to receiver “45-70”. Standard receiver with stud and ring on left side mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 10″ forend with band. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Fact Sheet identifying as 45-70 cal. carbine, received in warehouse 7/18/1899 and shipped from warehouse 8/2/1899 on order number 33664. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain orig blue with some cleaned areas with added cold blue and blending with brown and silver patina. Receiver has traces of orig case colors in protected areas being mostly a silver hardening blending with silver patina with a few normal nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with hairline crack on right side near upper tang. A sliver missing on left side at upper tang. Numerous nicks, dings and shallow dents and retains an open grain oil finish with hand worn patina darkening near buttplate. Forend is sound with some moderate nicks, dings and shallow depressions and retains an open grain oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, decent bore with dark grooves and some scattered shallow pitting. 4-38777 BDT243 (8,000-12,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 83932. CAL. 40-65. 28″ octagon bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side sporting rear with set screw, top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver 40-65 W.C.F. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, pistol grip, ebony insert in cap, steel crescent buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 40-65 octagon bbl, 28″, plain trigger, plain pistol grip, received in warehouse 11/4/93, shipped from warehouse 11/6/93 on order number 3469. Inspection of lower tang revealed assembly number 131CF. Matching number can be found top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% original blue with some wear on sharp edges, normal nicks and scratches, and a couple of areas thinning and blending with brown patina. Receiver retains 75-80% original case colors thinning on bottom and top blending with silver patina. Hammer shows strong original colors slightly silvering on both sides. Lever shows good original colors mostly in protected areas blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings small chip on right side of grip and retains original finish blending with hand-worn patina. Buttplate shows thinning original case colors blending with silver patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings, a shell depression on left side, and retains hand-worn patina blending with original finish. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore. 4-38773 BDT235 (15,000-20,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 32906. Cal. 45-90. 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, slightly modified half-nickel front sight, serrated side, sporting rear with set screw, top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver “45-90 W.C.F.” Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied by Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 45-90 oct bbl rifle, 28″, plain trigger, received in warehouse August 13, 1889 and shipped from warehouse November 22, 1889 on order number 5963. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95-97% orig blue, slight muzzle wear, thinning on sharp edges, normal nicks and scratches and a couple small areas of faint shallow surface oxidation. Receiver retains 95% strong dark orig case colors, thinning across bottom and blending with gray patina, some minor surface oxidation and showing strong orig polish marks. Hammer retains nearly all of dark orig case colors. Lever retains strong dark orig case colors on side with bottom thinning and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks, dings and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate shows traces of orig color, mostly a silver mixing with brown patina. Forend is sound with normal marks, orig finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Forend cap has visible orig case color blending with brown and silver patina. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore. 4-38774 BDT249 (17,500-22,500)

WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 41913. Cal. 45-70. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Fact Sheet identifying as 45-70, oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 4/29/1890 and shipped from warehouse 5/2/1890 on order no. 11371. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue, minor muzzle wear thinning on sharp edges and some normal nicks and scratches. Small area of surface oxidation on right side forward of nose cap. Left side flat and left side of nose cap have a small area of chemical loss to finish. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, silvering on bottom and sharp edges, normal nicks and scratches and some flaking with surface oxidation on both sides. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, thinning on both sides. Lever shows strong orig case colors on sides blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings and fine scratches retaining orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal marks and is a hand worn patina blending with original finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-38771 BDT291 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 102349. Cal. 45-70. 26″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, half nickel front sight with set screw, 1,000 yard ladder rear sight with retaining screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent takedown ring “45-70”. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured flame grained walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with two Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letters identifying as 45-70 cal. rifle, oct bbl, plain trigger takedown, received in warehouse July 24, 1895, shipped from warehouse August 8, 1895 on order number 17334. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue with normal nicks and scratches, thinning on sharp edges, small cleaned area toning to brown patina. Magazine tube has similar blue with rubbing from takedown and blending with brown and silver patina. Receiver retains 50-60% orig blue with some nicks and scratches and thinning top and bottom and across right side. Hammer retains original case colors silvering on right side. Lever retains original case colors in protected areas and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and retains original finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and scratches and has some orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38779 BDT247 (9,000-13,000)

*RARE WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN THREADED FOR SILENCER. SN 133577. Cal. 45-70. 26″ rnd bbl, full mag takedown, extended height half-nickel front sight, spcl serrated side sporting rear with set screw. The first 5/8″ of muzzle has 1/8″ flared collar and 1/2″ of interrupted threads with knurled thread protector. Mag tube is properly set back to fit this factory installment. Usual bbl markings with no proof marks. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, Winchester hard rubber shotgun butt, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as 45-70 rifle, rnd bbl, plain trigger takedown, smokeless sights, shotgun rubber butt, received in warehouse 5/23/05, shipped from warehouse 12/10/05 on order 186897. R&R 2/16/09 number 22340. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue, some minor scuffs and scratches blending with silver and brown patina. Mag tube has most of its orig blue thinning from takedown and a few normal minor marks. Receiver retains 95% orig blue with some minor nicks and scratches and thinning on sharp edges, lightly thinning and blending with brown patina on bottom. Stock is sound with normal shallow nicks and dings and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with normal minor blemishes, a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38666 BDT313 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38098. Cal. 38-56. 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent to receiver “38-56 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 38-56 oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse January 28, 1890, shipped from warehouse on November 15, 1890 on order number 21305. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% orig blue toning towards brown, brightening on sharp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches, couple of small areas cleaned and blending with brown patina. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors thinning and blending with silver patina, areas on both sides with shallow surface oxidation. Hammer retains most of its orig dark case colors showing silver on right side. Lever retains dark orig case colors on side and blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, a series of shallow dents on comb near tang of buttplate and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38375 BDT244 (3,500-5,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 48272. CAL. 45-70. 21-3/4″ octagon bbl, full mag, marble #2 dovetail front sight, blank in rear seat. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. Left flat adjacent receiver 45-70. Top bbl flat has Winchester proof mark. Standard receiver with Redfield peep sight mounted on left side. Mounted with “XX” walnut. Checkered pistol grip with ebony insert in grip, crescent steel buttplate “H” style checkered forend with nosecap. Inspection of inside tang reveals assembly #110XX. The matching 110 number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying this rifle in cal. 40-82, with oct. bbl, plain trigger and checkered stock with pistol grip shipped Sept. 10, 1890. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee collection. CONDITION: Fine as found. Bbl and mag tube retain 97-98% of a restored blue finish. Some minor sharp edgewear, normal small nicks and scratches, and a couple areas of minor surface oxidation. Receiver retains 80% orig fading case colors blending with silver patina on bottom and sharp edges. Stock is sound with nicely re-cut checkering a repaired chip at tang of buttplate, some minor nicks and scratches, and retains a fine factory-quality restored finish. Forend is sound with nicely re-cut checkering, a few minor handling marks, and retains a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore with shallow ring about half-way. 4-36606 BDT234 (4,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER 1886 SEIM DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 118374. CAL. 45-90. 26″ octagon bbl, full magazine, modified half-nickel front sight with set screw, flat top sporting rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE /WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN, U.S.A.” Adjacent receiver 45-90W.C.F. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, I-checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying gun as 45-90 rifle octagon bbl, plain trigger, plain pistol grip checkered, received in warehouse 8/31/98 and shipped from warehouse 9/5/98 on order number 4582. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 85-90% original blue, wear on sharp edges, normal nicks and dings, and some areas thinning and wearing to brown patina. Receiver retains a silver hardening finish blended with some original colors worn across bottom and blending with silver and brown patina. The sides have a spotty appearance from faint surface oxidation. Stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, normal nicks and dings, and retains a clean open-grain oil finish. Forend is sound with worn and flattened checkering, normal nicks and dings, and retains a clean open-grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-37491 BDT236 (7,000-10,000)

*WINCHESTER 1886 STANDARD GRADE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 122103. Cal. 38-56 WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with set screw, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw, standard 86 receiver. Mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, uncheckered forend with nosecap, uncheckered straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. Accompanying gun is Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as 38-56 oct bbl rifle, plain trigger; received in warehouse June 14, 1900; shipped from warehouse October 11, 1901, with one other firearm on order no. 115760. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue, minor muzzle wear, faint sharp edge wear, a couple of minor rub marks and the usual handling marks. Magazine tube retains 75-80% orig blue, a small cleaned area starting to silver and blending with brown patina. Receiver has 75-80% strong orig case colors, slightly darkening with a gray patina across bottom. Hammer has strong dark orig case colors. Lever has strong dark orig case colors on sides, blending with a dark gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with some shallow minor nicks and dents, retaining most of its orig varnish blending with hand-worn patina in grip area. Buttplate shows fading case colors blending with a gray patina. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and scrapes and retains orig varnish finish, blending with some hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with some minor scattered pitting. 4-37436 (8,000-12,000)

*WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 150716. Cal. 50EX. 26″ half rnd, half oct bbl, full mag takedown, nickel-silver Rocky Mountain front sight, sporting rear sight with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885”, adjacent receiver is Winchester proof mark and “50-EX.”, matching proof mark can be found on top of receiver. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain most of a fine factory quality restored blue finish with a cpl of small peen marks at front sight, some faint usual scratching, two small dings that have been touched up at rear sight. Takedown ring retains brown blending with silver patina. Receiver has 40-50% orig blue thinning and blending with silver and brown patina across bottom, top and most of right side. Normal nicks, dings and small marks. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches, slightly shrunk at toe. Retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and a couple of small dents with hand worn patina blending with thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38778 (12,500-17,500)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 55407. Cal. 40-82. 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, fine blade front sight with set screw, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top bbl flat marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent receiver “40-82 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 40-82 rifle, 28″ oct bbl, received in warehouse May 21, 1891, shipped from warehouse August 20, 1981 with three other guns on order number 9489. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90+% orig blue, silvering at sharp edges, usual nicks and scratches, thinning in areas and blending with silver and brown patina. Receiver retains visible orig case colors, blending with silver hardening, a couple of small areas of surface oxidation and typical minor nicks and scratches. Hammer shows strong orig case colors, silvering at sharp edges. Lever shows good orig case colors in protected areas blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal minor nicks and dings and retains orig finish that has flaked and worn blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with usual minor marks and retains flaked and worn orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38359 BDT238 (4,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 90614. Cal. 45-70. 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, modified half nickel front sight with set screw, V-notch rear sporting sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” and adjacent receiver “45-70”. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-70 rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse September 18, 1894 and shipped from warehouse September 28, 1894 on order number 20390. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig blue thinning and blending with brown and silver patina. Mag tube has similar finish. Receiver shows thinning, orig case colors blending with silver hardening, wear on bottom showing silver patina. Hammer shows fading orig case colors. Lever shows orig case colors in protected areas and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches. Shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings and shows some orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38380 BDT241 (4,000-6,000)

*WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 156985. Cal. 50EX. 26″ half rnd, half oct bbl, full mag takedown, marble reversible ivory and gold bead front sight, slot in rear seat. Oct part of bbl is matted and marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, left flat adjacent to takedown ring “50EX”. There are no proof marks to be found on bbl. Standard receiver, proof mark top center, left side with Lyman lever sight, mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip, Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate, sling eye 4-1/4″ from toe, standard forend, nose cap with sling eye. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbl retains 98% of a fine restored blue finish, normal nicks and scratches, bright on sharp edges of oct and thinning with silver patina at beginning of rnd portion. Mag tube has restored blue with rub mark from takedown and thinning adjacent to mark on bbl. Takedown ring has flaked and blended with brown patina. Receiver has 80% orig blue thinning and blending with brown and silver patina across bottom, bright on sharp edges, a couple of clean spots on right side blending with brown patina. Hammer shows some orig blue but is mostly silvering. Lever shows orig colors in protected areas blending with gray patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and scratches and retains a fine restored finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine with slightly sticky lever and shiny bore. 4-38790 BDT335 (7,500-12,500)

*WINCHESTER DELUXE 1886 EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN RIFLE. SN 146959. Cal. 33 WCF. 24″ rnd bbl, pedestal front with dovetail Lyman ivory bead front sight, flat top, sporting rear with set screw, 1/2 mag take down. Standard 86 receiver with Lyman side mounted lever peep sight, mounted with 2X walnut, deluxe checkered forend with nose cap, deluxe checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber shotgun butt. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly No. 800XX and matching 800 no. in top tang of stock. Also stamped on lower tang is the word “REFINISHED”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% factory blue with some minor nicks and scrapes, some minor muzzle wear and some light thinning in front of nose cap. Receiver retains 70-75% factory blue, silvering on bottom and front portion of left side, thinning at sharp edges and a few minor nicks and scrapes. Stock is sound with good checkering, usual light bumps and bruises, one notch is cut behind grip cap and retains most of a factory oil finish blending with some hand worn patina. Forearm is sound with some minor nicks and dents, good checkering with oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with some fine scattered pitting. 4-37799 (6,500-9,500)

*VERY LATE WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN RIFLE. SN 159367. Cal. 33 WCF. 24″ rnd bbl, 1/2 mag take down, pedestal front with dovetail Lyman ivory bead hunting sight, “V” notch sporting rear with set screw. Bbl is marked on left side “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT.14.1884.JAN.20.1885 MADE IN U.S.A.” and below rear sight “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-.33 W.C.F.” On right side below rear sight “MODEL 1886”. Standard 86 receiver, mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, uncheckered forend with nose cap, uncheckered straight grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. This is one of the last few hundred 86’s to leave the factory. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with just a few minor light nicks and handling marks. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue with some thinning on bottom and sharp edges and usual light scratches and handling marks. Hammer has orig blue showing bright on sharp edges. Lever has most of its orig blue with some sharp edge wear and flaked spots across bottom. Stock is sound with a few light handling marks and tiny scratches and retains nearly all of a thin coat of restored finish. Forend is sound with some minor scratches and handling marks and retains nearly all of a light coat of restored finish. Mechanics are good with a shiny bore as gun doesn’t appear to have had much use. 4-37800 (3,500-5,500)

*WINCHESTER 1886 SEMI-DELUXE EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 159210. Cal. 33WCF. 24″ rnd bbl, half-mag takedown, pedestal front with Sheard gold bead sight, blank in rear seat. Late ’86 bbl markings; left side of bbl at nose cap “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885. MADE IN U.S.A.”, below rear sight “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER-.33W.C.F.”, right side of bbl “MODEL 1886”. Standard receiver; left side with Lyman lever sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, checkered steel shotgun butt, standard forend with nose cap. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “493”, no number could be found on stock, inside toe of buttplate is stamped “494”. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains 85% thinning blue with normal nicks and scratches; bright over chamber area, rub mark on bottom from takedown. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue; silvered across bottom, bright on sharp edges and normal nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with normal light nicks and dings and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains a hand worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38920 BDT292 (2,750-3,750)

*WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 147038. Cal. 45-70. 22″ rnd bbl, full mag, pedestal with Lyman ivory bead front sight, flat top sporting rear with set screw. Standard bbl markings, standard receiver, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl and mag tube retain 90% orig blue, minor muzzle wear, usual minor nicks and scratches, a cpl tiny peen marks on side of bbl at front sight, slightly thinning in chamber area. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue thinning and blending with silver and brown patina across top and bottom. Usual minor nicks and scratches and some spots of fine surface oxidation. Screws show some light battering. Hammer shows thinning orig case colors. Lever has faded and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings, a tiny chip on left side about 1″ from nose cap and shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-37588 BDT284 (4,000-6,000)

*VERY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN. SN 139268. Cal 45-70. 22″ 1/2 oct bbl, 1/2 mag take down, pedestal front base, with dovetail Lyman ivory bead front sight, flat top, “V” notch sporting rear with set screw. Standard 86 receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered forend, uncheckered straight grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Accompanying firearm is a Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter, identifying as 45-70 rifle, 22″ 1/2 oct bbl, plain trigger, 1/2 mag, shotgun rubber butt, extra lightweight, received in warehouse December 22, 1906, shipped from warehouse December 22, 1906 on order No. 82407. Inspection of lower tang reveals no assembly numbers. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue, some muzzle wear, some rub marks on bottom from take down, some minor sharp edge wear and usual nicks and dings. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue, silvering on bottom and top and some lightly cleaned areas on both sides remaining silver patina and a few of the usual minor scratches. Stock is sound with typical nicks and dings. Retains 50% flaking varnish mixed with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with a crease on left side about 1″ long, with orig flaking varnish blended with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-37803 (7,500-10,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 86 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38335. Cal. 40-82. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, modified half-nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Usual bbl markings, standard receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains orig blue in protected areas blending with brown patina and covered by very fine surface oxidation. Mag tube has mostly turned brown and has the surface oxidation. Receiver retains traces of thinning orig case colors blending with silver and brown patina. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, silvering on edges. Lever shows thinning orig case colors blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with nicks and dings and shallow gouge on left side. Retains weathered orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and dings. Retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with slightly frosted bore with some fine scattered shallow pitting. 4-36547 BDT290 (4,000-7,000)

*WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 2ND BARREL ASSEMBLY. SN 144087. Cal. 45-70, bbl assembly 45-90. 45-70, 22″ tapered rnd bbl, half-mag takedown, pedestal front with Lyman ivory bead hunting sight, flat top sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver equipped with close coupled dbl set triggers mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, Winchester hard rubber shotgun butt, sling eye 3-1/2″ from toe, standard forend, nose cap with sling eye. 45-90 bbl assembly, 20″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, modified half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear, early bbl markings “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent takedown ring on top flat “45-90 W.C.F.” and left flat with Winchester proof mark. Standard forend with nose cap. The proper fit of this bbl and proof mark would indicate that this bbl assembly was factory fit. CONDITION: 45-70; Fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, some minor scratches, rub mark on bottom from takedown and a cpl of small areas of fine surface oxidation. Takedown ring has flaked to only traces of orig blue blending with silver and brown patina. Receiver has 75% orig thinning blue, silvering on bottom and top with a few minor light scratches and some tiny spots of surface oxidation. Stock is sound with usual light hunting marks and shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with usual hunting marks and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Nose cap has flaked to 60% orig blue blending with silver and brown patina. Bbl assembly is fine and retains a dark gray patina finish. Forend is sound with some normal nicks and dings and grain checking and retains a hand worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore in 45-70, lightly frosted with some scattered shallow pitting in extra bbl assembly. 4-38668 BDT285 (8,000-12,000)

*WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 135557. Cal. 33WCF. 24″ rnd bbl, full mag, pedestal front with Lyman ivory bead hunting sight, flat top sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings, standard receiver. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% orig blue with normal nicks, dings and scratches, a cpl of small areas thinning and blending with silver patina. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thinning and blending with silver patina on bottom showing bright on sharp edges and usual minor, light scratches. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, silvering on sharp edges. Lever retains orig case colors in protected areas blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with some normal light nicks and dings and a cpl of shallow depressions. Retaining orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dents showing hand worn patina blending with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore and a couple of minor shallow pits. 4-37601 BDT286 (2,500-3,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 37897. Cal. 45-60. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, combo front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with thick base, finely knurled post peep sight, sgl set trigger. Mounted with “XX” quality walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur de lis ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 45-60 oct bbl rifle, set trigger, checkered pistol grip, case hardened, received in warehouse 12/7/1883 and shipped from warehouse 12/7/1883 on order no. 9483. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “XX1758R”, matching number can be found on top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85% thinning orig blue blending with silver and brown patina, numerous minor nicks and dings and a cpl of small cleaned spots. Mag tube has traces of orig blue, mostly turning brown and blending with silver patina. Receiver has 85-90% orig case colors thinning top and bottom and on sharp edges, usual minor nicks and scratches. Loading gate retains most of its fine nitre blue. Hammer shows orig case colors fading on sides, dark on back. Lever shows strong orig case colors on sides blending with silver patina on bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, normal minor nicks and dings and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Buttplate shows fading orig case colors. Forend is sound with good checkering, normal minor nicks and dings and retains its orig piano varnish finish with some hand worn patina on bottom. Mechanics are good, set trigger needs fine tune adjustment with a shiny bore. 4-38510 BDT306 (30,000-40,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 53069. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, half mag, half-nickel front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with single set trigger mounted with “XXX” walnut 14″ length of pull, checkered pistol grip, fleur de lis ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-75 oct bbl rifle, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, length of stock 14″, drop 2-7/8″, half mag, case hardened, received in warehouse March 27, 1886, shipped from warehouse March 29, 1886 on order no. 4779. Inspection of lower inside tang reveals assembly no. “2571XXX” and matching 2571 can be found inside top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% orig blue, minor muzzle wear, right hand flat cleaned back about 3″ blending with brown patina, bright on sharp edges, normal nicks and dings, a small chemical loss over chamber. Receiver retains 85-90% orig case colors thinning on bottom and sharp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches and some fine faint surface oxidation on right side. Loading gate retains most of its orig nitre blue. Hammer retains dark orig case colors. Lever retains orig case colors on side, blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with normal light nicks and dings, orig piano varnish finish with a thin coat of added finish. Checkering is good, a few flat points and border slightly filled with added finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor dings, orig piano varnish finish with a thin coat of added finish, slightly filling borders of checkering. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38390 BDT303 (17,500-27,500)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 SHORT RIFLE. SN 48672. Cal. 40-60. 24-3/8″ oct bbl, full mag, D.W. King mark gold bead front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with 4″ thick base tang sight; missing disc. Mounted with highly figured flame grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur de lis ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate, trapdoor, 4-pc steel and brass tipped cleaning rod, H-style checkered forend and nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 40-60 rifle, 24″ oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock pistol grip, received in warehouse October 9, 1885, shipped from warehouse October 9, 1885 on order no. 860. No attempt was made to inspect lower tang, its screw would not budge. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig thinning blue blending with brown patina; bright on sharp edges with normal nicks, dings and scratches and some tiny peen marks at front sight. Mag tube is a brown and silver patina. Receiver is a silver hardening blending with silver patina and traces of orig case colors in protected areas. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, slightly silvering on both sides. Lever has traces of orig case colors in protected areas and a brown and silver patina blend. Stock is solid, good checkering with a couple of flat points. Normal nicks, dings and scrapes and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with good checkering with a few flat points, normal nicks and dings and retains a hand worn patina blending with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Good bore, lightly frosted and some fine scattered pitting. 4-38783 BDT297 (12,500-17,500)

TURNBULL RESTORED WINCHESTER 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38637. Cal. 45-60. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, wind gauge front sight with spirit level, marble slot in rear seat, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with 3″ vernier tang sight. Mounted with “XXX” walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur de lis ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-60 rifle, oct bbl, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, vernier sights, case hardened, received in warehouse January 12, 1884, shipped from warehouse January 12, 1884. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun is virtually new from complete restoration from Doug Turnbull’s. Bbl retains virtually all of its factory quality restored blue as well as the mag. Receiver has all of its factory quality restored cased colors and lacquer as well as hammer and lever. Stocks have sharp restored checkering and retain all of their fine factory quality restored finish. Mechanics are crisp and a bright shiny bore. 4-38415 BDT296 (15,000-25,000)

RARE WINCHESTER 1876 OPEN-TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1625. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, nickel Rocky Mountain front sight, ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings, 1st Model open-top receiver equipped with single set trigger. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor and 5-pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod. Standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as oct bbl rifle, set trigger, received in warehouse February 21, 1878, shipped from warehouse July 6, 1878. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “446”. Top tang channel has matching number, inside toe of buttplate is stamped “1625” matching the serial number. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue, slight muzzle wear, bright on sharp corners, normal nicks and dings blending with some silver and brown patina. Mag tube has orig blue in protected areas, balance a blend of brown and silver patina. Receiver has 85-90% orig blue, worn on sharp edges, some minor nicks and scratches, some toning with brown patina. Hammer and lever have traces of orig color blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with some normal nicks and dings and minor scratches and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with minor nicks and scratches and has hand worn patina blending with orig finish. Nose cap has traces of orig blue blending with silver patina. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-38393 BDT301 (8,000-12,000)

SCARCE WINCHESTER 1876 OPEN-TOP LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4841. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, fine gold bead front sight, checkered side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. Early open-top receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly no. “2356”. Matching number can be found top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube have orig blue in protected areas but retain an even brown patina, bright on sharp edges with some minor nicks and scratches. Receiver has traces of orig blue in protected areas turning and blending with silver patina, normal light nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with some minor nicks, dings and scratches, retaining thin coat of added oil blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with weak lever retaining spring. Good bore, lightly frosted with some scattered shallow pits. 4-38350 BDT302 (7,000-10,000)

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 8347. Cal. 45-75. 28″ half rnd, half oct bbl, full mag, slightly modified Rocky Mountain front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Early receiver with screwed on rail and thumbprint dust cover. Top of rail has small “98” stamp. Top tang has 3″ vernier peep sight. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “4907”, matching numbers can be found on top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80-85% orig thinning blue with muzzle wear and normal nicks and scratches, bright on sharp edges of oct. Mag tube shows orig blue in protected area with balance blending with brown and silver patina. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue thinning top, bottom and sharp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches, some minor chemical spotting on right side. Hammer shows fading orig case colors. Lever shows orig case colors blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with some normal nicks and dings, grain crack on sight side near toe and retains a cleaned, open grain, hand worn finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dents and retains an open grain hand worn finish. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with some scattered shallow pits. 4-37521 BDT298 (7,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER 1876 EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20416. Cal. 50-95. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, slightly modified half-nickel front sight, modified checkered side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings with “50-CAL” on top flat adjacent receiver. Late 2nd Model receiver with screwed on rail and dustcover marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50CAL. 95GRS”. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as oct bbl Express rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 12/6/1881, shipped from warehouse 12/6/1881 on order no. 30123. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly no. “392”, top tang channel of stock is stamped with “392” as well as an x’d out “293”, inside toe of buttplate has matching 392. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-75% orig blue blending with brown patina, slight muzzle wear; bright on sharp edges and some minor nicks and scratches. Mag tube has turned a mostly brown patina with some minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 65-70% orig blue blending with brown and silver patina, thinning on top, sides and sharp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches. Hammer shows good orig case colors blending with some silver and brown patina. Lever shows orig colors in protected areas blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with numerous nicks, dings and small gouges, retains an old coat of added finish blended with some hand worn patina. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with a couple of minor scattered pits. 4-38786 BDT315 (8,500-14,500)

RARE WINCHESTER 1876 WITH 7 LEAF EXPRESS SIGHT. SN 59681. Cal. 45-75. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, 7-leaf Express rear sight, usual bbl markings with “45-75WCF” on left flat. Standard receiver with sgl set trigger mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying as 45-60 rifle, rnd bbl, plain trigger, 7 leaf and beach sights, received in warehouse 1/20/1888, other remarks “To Russell, Back in warehouse on 11/2/1893 as rifle in 45-75 with oct bbl and set trigger, date shipped 11/3/1893, order no. 2791.” PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with remainder a blend of brown and silver patina. Mag tube retains similar finish with minor dent 2″ behind retaining ring. Receiver retains traces of orig blue in protected areas with balance a gray and silver patina. Lifter has lightly scratched name that is not legible. Stock is sound with some nicks and shallow gouges and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings; slightly dark at receiver and nose cap and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with dark bore and moderate scattered pitting. 4-36545 BDT305 (4,000-7,000)

EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 SHORT RIFLE. SN 23318. Cal. 45-60. Very rare 25″ oct bbl, full mag, slightly modified fine blade front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Top of bbl marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.”, adjacent receiver “CAL. 45 60”. Standard receiver with left side plate engraved “C.P. FLEMING/PITTSBURGH, PA.”. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, inlet base with closed loop swivel 4-1/4″ from toe, standard forend, nose cap with sling swivel. Accompanied with two letters; Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 45-60 rifle, 25″ oct bbl, plain trigger, sling and swivels, received in warehouse May 6, 1882, shipped from warehouse May 9, 1882, order no. 32584. Second letter is from David Kennedy; curator of Cody Firearms Museum stating that after researching the Winchester records, we find that only three Winchester Model 1876’s with 25″ bbls. Serial numbers for these rifles are 23317, 23318, 55193. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “199”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl and mag tube retain a brown blending with silver patina with some dark brown patina spotting. Receiver retains a brown blending with silver patina with some dark brown spotting and some shallow surface oxidation, mostly on right side. Hammer and lever show dark patina color. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, slight darkening around tangs and receiver and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and dings, some tiny chipping at receiver and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with lightly frosted bore with some scattered shallow pits. 4-39048 BDT295 (7,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 22195. Cal. 45-60. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, 76 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Later 2nd Model receiver with screwed on rail, sgl set trigger mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 45-60, 28″ oct bbl rifle with set trigger, received in warehouse 8/25/82, shipped from warehouse 8/25/82 on order no. 34730. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain a smooth gray-brown finish; bright on sharp edges and a few minor normal nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue thinning on bottom, top and sharp edges blending with a silver and brown patina. Loading gate shows good orig nitre blue. Hammer shows thinning orig case colors blending with silver hardening. Lever is a gray and silver patina blend. Stock is sound with some normal nicks and dings and retains a lightly cleaned, smooth oil finish. Forend is sound with a few shallow dents on left side, normal minor nicks and dings and retains a lightly cleaned, smooth oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright bore having some fine scattered pitting. 4-38379 BDT314 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 61280. Cal. 45-75. 22″ rnd bbl, barley corn front sight, 1876 marked carbine ladder rear sight, top bbl marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH-29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860”, adjacent receiver “45-75/W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with stud and ring on left side, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, 18″ forend with nose cap and bbl band. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue, some muzzle wear, normal nicks and scratches and two areas that have been cleaned mixing with brown and silver patina. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue thinning on sharp edges, wearing on bottom and blending with brown patina, normal nicks and scratches, some spots of faint surface oxidation. Loading gate shows strong orig nitre blue with some silvering. Hammer retains strong orig case colors, slightly silvering on right side. Lever retains strong orig case colors in protected areas, blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains orig open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings, one shallow depression dent and retains orig open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore as gun shows to have very little use. 4-38360 BDT294 (7,000-10,000)

WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 21301. Cal. 45-60. 28″ rnd bbl, full mag, slightly modified half-nickel front sight, 1876 marked ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with screw-on rail. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Fact Sheet identifying gun as rnd bbl rifle, 45-60, plain trigger, received in warehouse 12/29/1881, shipped from warehouse 2/10/1882 on order no. 31288. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “87”. Matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80-85% thinning orig blue blending with brown patina, slight muzzle wear, normal nicks and scratches, some minor thinning in chamber area. Mag tube has traces of orig blue in protected areas, remainder turning brown and blending with silver patina. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, silvering on sharp edges and front of action, normal nicks and scratches and toning with brown patina. Hammer and lever show traces of orig color blending with silver and gray patina. Stock is sound, some minor chipping behind top tang, normal nicks, dings and scratches. Retains an open grain, hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with usual nicks and scratches; darkening at receiver and nose cap with a hand worn open grain oil finish. Nose cap retains 70% orig blue blending with silver patina. Mechanics are crisp, good bore lightly frosted. 4-38367 BDT300 (5,000-7,000)

NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, THE LIBERTY RIFLE. SN 59934. Cal. 40-60. Fine upgrade deluxe rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and “1876” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured American walnut with custom oversize H-style checkered forearm and straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap. Carrier is gold-washed. Consignor states that with his long time friendship with Winchester Master Engraver Nick Kusmit, he was able to persuade him to engrave this and a number of other firearms. Receiver & sideplates are beautifully engraved in relief vignettes of Independence Hall, Philadelphia on left sideplate and the Liberty Bell on left front side of receiver. Right sideplate is relief engraved with Paul Revere riding his horse and Old North Church in the background. Right front of receiver is engraved with a rendition of Archibald McNeal Willard’s “Yankee Doodle” (later renamed “The Spirit of ’76”) which features the very famous two drummers and a fifer marching with the flag in the background. Top of front receiver ring is engraved with a spread-winged eagle. Dust cover is engraved with a ribbon inscribed “1776 / 1876 / 1976”. The dust cover rail is hand checkered. All engraving is surrounded by well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with shell patterns in the corners. Vignettes have fine stippled background with the foliate arabesque patterns having a punch dot background. Engraving extends over top two side flats of bbl about 2-1/4″ with matching patterns on top & bottom of receiver, lever, top tang, forend cap and top flat of bbl back of front sight. Heel of buttplate tang is also engraved to match. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall the metal retains about all of its fine custom blue. Wood is sound and retains a restored hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. It is unusual to fine a Nick Kusmit engraved rifle as he is much more famously known for his shotgun engraving. 4-36521 JR339 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 33161. Cal. 45-60. 22″ rnd bbl, modified barley corn front sight, 1876 marked carbine ladder sight in reverse position. Top of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1866.”, adjacent receiver “CAL./45-60”. Standard receiver with stud and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trapdoor, 18″ forend with nose cap and bbl band. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly no. “239”, matching number in top tang channel of stock. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl retains orig blue thinning and blending with brown patina; normal minor nicks and dings. Some fine surface oxidation near muzzle. Receiver retains flaking and thinning blue blending with brown and silver patina. Normal nicks and dings and some spots of fine surface oxidation. Stock is sound with hairline crack behind top tang. Some minor chipping along edges of top tang. Normal nicks and dings, some dried grain cracks and small chips at buttplate and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with numerous shallow nicks and dings and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are good with dark pitted bore with ring about 4″ from muzzle. 4-36546 BDT293 (4,000-7,000)

WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 26194. Cal. 45-60. 28″ rnd bbl, full mag, modified half-nickel front sight, ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains thinning orig blue blending with brown and silver patina; some areas lightly cleaned and normal nicks, dings and scratches. Mag tube has been cleaned and retains a gray mixed with brown patina, some fine surface oxidation marks and some light scratches on right side. Receiver retains orig blue on side plates, thinning on edges and blending with silver and brown patina. Body of receiver appears to have been cleaned years ago and has traces of blue blending with gray patina. Hammer shows dark orig case coloring and slightly silvering on sides. Lever is a dark patina. Stock is sound with numerous shallow dents and normal nicks and scratches and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and shallow dents, slightly dark at receiver and nose cap and carries and open grain, hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with dark bore and scattered pitting. 4-37524 BDT299 (3,000-5,000)

EXTREMELY RARE & DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1 OF 1,000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 31269. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Fine 1 of 1,000 with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach’s front sight, early style, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thin base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. It has sgl set trigger and screwed-on dust cover rail with impressed thumbprint dust cover. Chamber area of bbl is engraved in traditional 1 of 1,000 style with foliate arabesque patterns over top three flats in front of a wide silver band. Side flats have small foliate arabesque patterns. Muzzle end of bbl also has a wide silver band with foliate arabesque patterns on seven of the eight flats. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “784” and “XX”. Last two digits of assembly number were observed in top tang channel of buttstock but could not be found in buttplate. This rifle is pictured on p. 94 of Winchester The Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000, Wilson. It is listed as part of a six gun consecutively numbered shipment 1 of 1,000 rifles on Nov. 20, 1878. At the time of this writing, 1983, it was part of the consignor’s collection. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which identifies this rifle as found as a 1 of 1,000 with 28″ oct bbl, case hardened with set trigger shipped Nov. 20, 1878. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth plum patina with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Receiver & sideplates are a cleaned metal patina with a few small spots of light pitting. Lever & hammer are a dark patina. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks showing heavy wear and retains most of an old wiped-on finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with good rifling that may clean better. 4-36605 JR337 (80,000-125,000)

RARE WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 107987. Cal. 32 WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, globe front sight, V-notch sporting rear sight, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with “X” grade walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate, inlet base with swivel 4″ from toe, H-style checkered forend, nose piece with sling swivel. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 32 cal. oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, case hardened, sling and swivels, received in warehouse 2/21/1883, shipped from warehouse 2/22/1883 on order no. 2645. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “X 4587 32 R”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% orig blue thinning on sharp edges, minor muzzle wear, some minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 95-97% orig case colors, bright and still covered with lacquer on rear portion and protected areas. Side plates and front of action with loss of lacquer are somewhat duller, but still retain most of the case coloring. Some wear on sharp edges and on bottom front of receiver blending with brown patina. Hammer retains nearly all of its orig case colors, lightly silvering on right side. Lever retains strong dark orig case colors on sides, fading and blending with gray patina on bottom. Stock is sound with minor nicks and handling marks, fine checkering and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate has faded to a gray patina with traces of color. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and handling marks, fine checkering, orig finish blended with hand worn patina on bottom. Nose cap retains nearly all of its fading orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bore is shiny with some faint frosting. 4-38626 BDT329 (32,000-42,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 2ND MODEL DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 95644. Cal. 44 WCF. 24-1/4″ half rnd, half oct bbl, half mag, combination front sight, checkered side V-notch sporting rear. 2nd Model receiver with screwed on rail and dust cover, thick base 3″ peep sight, mounted with “XX” quality walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur-de-lis ebony insert in cap, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, 4 pc steel and brass tipped cleaning rod, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as half oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, half mag, case hardened, received in warehouse 7/24/1882, shipped from warehouse 7/25/1882 on order no. 33066. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number “XX 4372 R”, matching numbers can be found on top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains good orig blue that is toning brown mostly on rnd portion, oct is still mostly blue. Bright on sharp edges, thinning over chamber area, some slight muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 75-80% orig case colors, strong on side plates, top and rear portion of action. Front half of action has worn and thinned, blending with some brown patina. Loading gate retains strong orig nitre blue. Hammer retains dark orig case colors slightly silvered on right side. Lever shows some dark orig case colors blending with dark patina. Stock is sound with fine checkering, normal nicks and scratches, a shallow scuff on center right side. Finish has slightly flaked around buttplate but retains much of its orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings, sharp checkering and retains a hand worn patina blending with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38627 BDT330 (18,500-28,500)

*WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 557334. Cal. 32 WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, nickel Rocky Mountain front sight, V-notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver with coarse knurl peep sight and single set trigger. Mounted with “XX” quality walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, smooth steel shotgun butt, H-style checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 32 cal. oct bbl rifle, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, no sights, shotgun butt, case hardened, blank piece, received in warehouse April 6, 1901, shipped from warehouse April 18, 1901. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-98% orig blue, faint muzzle wear, thinning on sharp edges and some minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains most of its orig colors that is fading except in protected areas, worn on bottom, blending with some gray patina. Loading gate shows most of its fine nitre blue. Hammer has silvered blending with brown patina. Lever shows orig case colors on side blending with silver patina across bottom. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, normal nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate retains orig blue, silvering on sides and heel and toe. Forend is sound with sharp checkering on sides, slightly worn on bottom diamond. Normal nicks and scratches and retains orig finish with hand worn patina across bottom. Nose cap has faded colors leaving a silver hardening color. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38357 BDT331 (20,000-30,000)

1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1704. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings with Winchester proof mark on top flat and adjacent top receiver. Early 1st Model receiver mortise dustcover with raised checkered thumbprint and sgl set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, 4-pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, inlet base with sling swivel 7″ from toe, standard forend nose piece with sling swivel. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as oct bbl rifle, 30″ bbl with set trigger, received in warehouse 8/6/1874 and shipped from warehouse 8/6/1874 on order no. 1771. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly number “A175”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98% of a presumed factory restored blue finish, some minor nicks and dings and tiny scratches. Mag tube retains orig blue blending with brown patina, a cpl of minor dents and some very fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue showing bright at sharp corners and blending with brown patina. There is some fine surface pitting around edge of mortise dustcover and top of right side plate and right side of hammer. Top tang has some fine surface pitting on right edge. Hammer shows good case colors, slight wear on left side. Lever shows case colors in protected areas with balance a silver and spotty brown patina. Stock is sound with normal minor nicks and dings, hairline crack right side of toe and carries a hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains a hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a slightly sticky lifter. Bright bore with a cpl of scattered shallow pits. It can be assumed that with the presence of the Winchester proof marks, that the shortening of the bbl and the refinishing of the bbl were factory work. 4-36541 BDT318 (7,500-12,500)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 266893. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 44 cal. rifle, oct bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse 5/29/1888, shipped from warehouse 6/12/1888 on order no. 8562. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retains 95-98% orig blue, faint thinning on sharp edges and a few tiny nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 95-98% orig blue, bright on sharp edges, a cpl of small spots of surface oxidation blending to brown patina and a few minor shallow scratches. Hammer retains dark orig case colors, bright on sharp edge. Lever retains fading case colors blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and light scratches, a cpl of spots of flaked finish that has darkened but retains most of its orig finish. Forend is sound with a cpl of minor nicks and tiny bruises, retaining orig finish blending with some hand worn patina across bottom. Nose cap retains 85-90% orig blue blending with silver and brown patina. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-38628 BDT320 (12,500-17,500)

SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 CARBINE. SN 12746. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 2,000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver is mounted with sgl set trigger, missing its screw and is without staple & ring. Receiver & sideplates are fabulously engraved with deep relief vignettes consisting of a Mexican wagon train with a horse & rider, a dog and a herdsman with oxen pulling the Conastoga wagon and a rising sun in background, all on the left sideplate. Left front of receiver is engraved with the deep relief scene of seven Indians on horseback carrying lances, galloping down a hill toward the wagon train with saguaro cactus in foreground. Right sideplate depicts a scout on horseback in a desert scene with cactus in foreground and mountains in background, apparently looking toward a deep relief herd of buffalo in right front part of frame. Balance of receiver dust cover, lever & hammer have full coverage deep foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with spectacularly carved maple stock and forearm. Forearm is carved in deep relief with a large Mexican eagle surrounded by relief foliate arabesque patterns and checkered panels. Butt stock is most unusually carved with a very deep relief standing bull buffalo on the left side and a spectacular deep relief carved big-horned sheep’s head and neck with glass eyes on the bottom of the grip and wrist. Wrist is also checkered and carved. Mounted with a brass butt plate. A similarly carved maple stock and forearm on a Winchester model 1894 that was alleged to have been presented to the President of Peru with Peruvian markings & provenance to the President of Peru, was recently sold at auction. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom finish to both metal and wood. Set trigger is not functioning, probably just need to have the screw replaced. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-36523 JR396 (5,000-10,000)

EXTRAORDINARY NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 24859. Cal. 44 CF. Usual configuration with 20″ bbl, full length magazine, integral front sight/bbl band and early style 2-position flip rear sight. Left side of frame has a staple & ring. Receiver, lever & hammer and about 5-1/2″ up the bbl are beautifully engraved by Winchester master engraver Nick Kusmit who is best known for his Winchester shotgun engraving. Consignor states that through his friendship with Mr. Kusmit he was able to persuade him to engrave this and several other non-traditional firearms. Bottom tang has engraver’s initials “NK”. The engraving consists of vignettes of a wonderful Mexican eagle on left sideplate and a Bighorn sheep head on right sideplate, all surrounded by outstanding intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Engraving is over top of receiver with the initials “AQ” in a small oval. Top tang, bbl bands & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Bottom of receiver has Nimschke-style foliate arabesque patterns between timing screws. Lever & hammer are also deep engraved. Most spectacularly however is the wood. Mounted with fine maple stock & forearm that are most unusual & spectacularly carved with a large Mexican eagle on forearm and another on left side of buttstock. Wrist & bottom of stock area are spectacularly engraved with a very deep relief head & neck of a Bighorn sheep with glass eyes. Wrist of stock is checkered & carved. A similarly carved maple stock on a Winchester Model 1894 that was alleged to have been presented to the President of Peru with Peruvian markings & provenance to the President of Peru, was recently sold through auction. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig custom finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-36524 JR395 (8,000-12,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 STAMPED “BUREAU COUNTY” LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 460239. Cal. 38WCF. 24-1/4″ bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings with the addition of hand stamp “BUREAU COUNTY” on top flat about 10″ from muzzle. Standard 3rd Model receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue silvering at sharp edges, a few tiny handling marks and a couple of spots of surface oxidation. Mag tube retains 90% orig thinning blue mixing with silver and brown patina. Receiver retains 95% orig blue silvering on sharp edges, thinning and blending with brown patina with some typical shallow nicks and scratches. Hammer shows dark orig case colors, slightly bright at sharp edge. Lever retains strong orig case colors on side, thinning and blending with silver patina on bottom. Stock is sound, some usual minor nicks and dings, small sliver missing on left side of top tang, a small amount of darkening from oil, some grain cracking at buttplate and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate retains good orig color with some minor surface pitting at heel and blending with gray patina. Forend is sound with a shallow gouge; center right side, a few shallow nicks and dings, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36528 BDT319 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 472885. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4 oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw. 3rd Model receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying as 44 cal. rifle, oct bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse 3/10/1884 and shipped from warehouse 6/7/1884 on order no. 14872. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% thinning orig blue, minor muzzle wear, bright on sharp edges, normal minor nicks and dings. Receiver retains 95% orig blue thinning on sharp edges and across top blending with brown patina, normal nicks and scratches. Hammer shows dark orig case colors. Lever shows orig case colors on side blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, minor crack near toe on right side and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and some shallow bruises, slightly dark at receiver and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38780 BDT317 (5,500-10,500)

WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 331834. Cal. 32WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Standard 3rd Model receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95% orig blue thinning on sharp edges, some minor nicks, dings and scratches. Some very faint fine surface oxidation. Couple of small cleaned spots on mag tube. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue thinning on sharp edges, minor nicks and scratches, some faint surface oxidation. Stock is sound with normal minor nicks and scratches, slightly dark around buttplate and retains flaking orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with normal nicks and minor dents and retains flaking orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with good bore, lightly frosted with some scattered shallow pitting. 4-38295 BDT304 (7,000-12,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 146218. Cal. 32 WCF. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, slightly modified half-nickel front sight, serrated side flat top V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 32 cal. rifle, rnd bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse Jan. 9, 1884, shipped from warehouse April 5, 1884 with eight other guns on order no. 11662. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95% orig blue with slight muzzle wear, small rub mark behind front sight and usual minor nicks and fine scratches. Receiver retains 95-98% orig blue thinning on sharp edges, bottom blending with brown patina, some faint fine surface oxidation and a few light scratches. Hammer shows strong dark orig case colors. Lever shows strong orig colors on side blending with silver and brown patina across bottom. Stock is sound with just some normal fine nicks and scratches and retains a dark open grain orig oil finish. Buttplate shows fading orig case colors, some very shallow pitting at heel and blending with silver and brown patina. Forend is sound with some minor handling marks and tiny nicks and scratches and retains a dark open grain orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright bore. 4-38355 BDT321 (6,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 270674. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, 4-pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with a Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 44 cal. rnd bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse June 22, 1888, shipped from warehouse on August 25, 1888 with eighteen other guns on order no. 11496. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 60-70% orig blue blending with gray patina, slight muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 95% orig blue thinning at sharp edges, normal nicks and scratches showing prominent orig polish marks. Hammer shows fading orig case colors blending with a straw patina. Hammer shows fading orig colors in protected areas with straw patina on sides and gray mixed with brown patina across the bottom. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dents, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Buttplate has faded to a silver-gray patina. Forend is sound with minor nicks and scratches, shows orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Nose cap shows most of its orig blue, slightly thinning. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with a few scattered shallow pits. 4-38356 BDT322 (6,000-10,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 433692. Cal. 38-40. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw. 3rd Model receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, 4 pc steel cleaning rod, standard forend with nose cap. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Bbl and mag tube retains orig blue that is thinning and blending with brown patina, slight muzzle wear and typical nicks and dings. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue thinning and blending with brown patina, bright on sharp edges and usual nicks and scratches. Hammer retains dark orig case colors. Lever shows traces of orig color in protected areas blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with nicks, dings and scratches, a heavy of coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and dings with a heavy coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright bore with some minor scattered fine pitting. 4-36633 BDT326 (3,000-5,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 399494. Cal. 38-40. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half-mag, gold combination front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver tang mounted with 62B peep sight, mounted with streaky straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 38 cal. rifle oct bbl, plain trigger, half-mag, received in warehouse Nov. 3, 1891, shipped from warehouse Nov. 5, 1891 with nine other guns on order no. 144496. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig blue, slight muzzle wear, thinning on sharp edges, normal minor nicks and dings and a cpl of minor spots blending with brown patina. Combination sight retains most of its gold wash. Receiver retains 85-90% orig blue thinning on top, bottom and sharp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches blending with some brown patina. Dustcover has flaked to a gray patina. Hammer shows most of its dark orig case colors. Lever shows orig colors on side blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains much of its orig finish with some hand worn patina in grip area. Buttplate has faded to gray patina with dark patina spotting. Forend is sound with usual minor nicks and scratches, a cpl of small dents and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, good bore lightly frosted with a few very shallow scattered pits. 4-38354 BDT308 (3,000-5,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 322045. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half mag, half-nickel front sight, serrated side C-notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as 44 cal. oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, half-mag, received in warehouse Jan. 10, 1890, shipped from warehouse June 4, 1890 with five other guns on order no. 13166. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue, slight muzzle wear, thinning on sharp edges, with some typical minor nicks and dings. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue blending with brown patina, wear on sharp edges and bottom blending with silver patina, normal minor nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with normal handling marks, nicks and dings, slightly shy on right side of upper tang and retains a professional quality restored finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with minor nicks and scratches and retains a hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore having some scattered fine pitting. 4-38353 BDT309 (4,000-6,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 6669. Cal. 44 WCF. 30″ oct bbl, full mag, brass Rocky Mountain front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw, usual bbl markings. 1st Model receiver with mortise dustcover with checkered thumbprint, single set trigger. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel crescent buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as 44 cal. 30″ oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse Sept. 1, 1875, shipped from warehouse Sept. 1, 1875 on order no. 3936. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. “502”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain a dark brown patina finish thinning on sharp edges, normal nicks, dings and scratches. Receiver retains a brown mixed with silver patina showing orig polish marks, normal light scratches, some fine pitting on top of receiver and dustcover. Hammer and lever show dark patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, slightly shy at toe of buttplate, slightly dark around lower tang and receiver and retains open grain with an added coat of finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings, dark at receiver and nose cap and retains an added coat of finish. Mechanics are good, dark bore with distinct rifling and some scattered pitting. 4-38781 BDT334 (4,000-7,000)

SCARCE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 21373. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, half-nickel front sight, checkered side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. 1st Model receiver with mortised thumbprint dustcover mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, 4-pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, standard forend with nose cap. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly no. “307”, matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl, mag tube and receiver have been totally cleaned and retain a silver bare metal finish with spotting of brown patina. Normal nicks and dings present. Mag retaining ring is slightly loose in dovetail. Stock is sound with some normal nicks and dings, some darkening at buttplate and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with hairline crack running through bottom, some minor nicks and scratches and retains a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics crisp with a very nice shiny bore. 4-36529 BDT307 (3,000-5,000)

WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 73535. Cal. 44 WCF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half mag, half nickel front sight, checkered side V-notch sporting rear, usual bbl markings. 2nd Model receiver with screwed on rail and dustcover, single set trigger, lifter is engraved with initials “J.B.G.”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Winchester letter identifying as oct bbl rifle, set trigger, case hardened, received in warehouse Sept. 3, 1881, shipped from warehouse Sept. 3, 1881 with two other guns on order no. 27419. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly no. CF1628, matching number can be found at top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig blue that is toning and blending with brown patina, bright on sharp edges, minor muzzle wear and usual minor nicks and scratches. Receiver has faded to a silver hardening and worn in front, across bottom and top blending with brown patina. There are visible case colors in protected areas on lower tang and around hammer. Hammer shows fading orig case colors with silvering on both sides. Lever retains a gray and brown patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with usual nicks and dings and retains a hand worn patina blending with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38352 BDT325 (3,000-5,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 103154. Cal. 32WCF. 24-1/4″ half-rnd, half-oct bbl, full mag, Lyman ivory bead hunting sight, checkered side, V-notch sporting rear sight. 3rd Model receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, 8-3/8″ forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as 32 cal., half oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 11/18/1882 with no ship date recorded. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly number “1046 32”, this number can also be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good +. Rnd portion of bbl has blue in protected areas with balance a blend of brown and silver patina. Oct portion of bbl shows good orig blue blending with brown patina. Mag tube has orig blue in protected areas with balance being a brown mixed with silver patina. There are numerous nicks, dings and scratches. Retaining ring slightly loose in dovetail. Receiver retains 40% thinning orig blue blending with brown patina with wear on top, bottom and sharp edges. Front edge of ejection port has a cpl of small pry marks. Loading gate retains good orig nitre blue. Lever and hammer show a splotchy gray and brown patina. Stock is sound with numerous nicks, dings and scratches and retains a hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with nicks and small dents, slightly dark at receiver and retains a hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36543 BDT316 (3,000-5,000)

*WINCHESTER 1873 MUSKET. SN 571396. Cal. 44WCF. 30″ bbl, 9/10 mag, barley corn front sight, military ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trapdoor, 4-pc steel cleaning rod, inlet base with sling swivel loop 3-1/2″ from toe, 24-1/2″ forend with three bbl bands; center with sling swivel loop. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with some rubbing and minor nicks near muzzle. Receiver retains strong dark orig blue that has partially flaked and blending with brown and silver patina and some fine surface oxidation on right side. Hammer retains virtually all of its dark orig case colors. Lever retains dark orig case colors on side blending with brown patina across bottom. Stock is sound with some typical shallow dents and a few handling marks and retains most of its orig finish. Buttplate shows orig case colors, strong and dark on tang, silvered at heel and blending with some dark patina. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and shallow dents. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny new bore. 4-36540 BDT312 (4,000-6,000)

RARE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 14656. Cal. 44WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, bbl band with front sight, 2-leaf flip up rear sight, usual bbl markings. 1st Model 73 with mortised thumbprint dustcover, staple and ring on left side. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with band. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying as carbine, received in warehouse Jan. 8, 1877, shipped from warehouse Jan. 28, 1887 with 49 other Model 1873s on order no. 9627. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig blue thinning and blending with brown patina, stronger blue in protected areas and rear half of bbl, slight muzzle wear, normal nicks and scratches. Mag tube has orig blue in protected areas, balance blending with brown patina. Receiver has 20-25% orig blue, mostly on left side, balance has flaked or worn and is blended with silver-gray patina, prominent ring mark on left side and usual minor nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with numerous small nicks and dents, some minor scratches; slightly dark around tangs and carries a hand worn patina finish. Forend is sound with numerous nicks, shallow dents and minor scratches and carries hand worn patina finish with traces of a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-38782 BDT310 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 536036. Cal. 44-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, square base with pinned modified nickel blade, 1873 mark carbine ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. 3rd Model receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, trapdoor with 3 pc steel and brass tipped cleaning rod. Standard forend with bbl band. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 80-85% thinning orig blue blending with brown patina, minor muzzle wear, normal nicks and dings and slightly silvering over chamber area. Receiver retains 40-45% orig blue mostly on side plates and rear portion of receiver, balance thinning and worn and blending with brown and silver patina, usual saddle ring mark on left side. Hammer shows fading orig case colors, silvering on left side. Lever has faded to a straw patina, blending with silver across bottom. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings and small gouges, hairline crack behind top tang, remnants of a coat of added finish blended with hand worn patina. Forend is sound, typical numerous nicks and dings and retains a coat of added finish blending with dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with good bore having dark grooves and shallow scattered pitting. 4-38976 BDT327 (4,500-7,500)

WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 148666. Cal. 44 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight (missing bar and retaining screw). Standard 3rd Model receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with bbl band. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good +. Bbl retains cold blue blending with silver and brown patina, similar finish on mag tube. Receiver retains cold blue blending with silver and brown patina. Hammer and lever show a dark patina color. Buttstock is sound, fits well, couple of slivers missing around tangs, typical nicks and dings, repaired chip at toe and retains a dark open grain oil finish with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with a weathered look, grain crack forward of band, slightly shrunk and chipped at receiver and has an open grain oil finish with hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36544 BDT328 (1,500-2,500)

WINCHESTER 1873 22 CAL. LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 469201. Cal. 22SHORT. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag with removable inner tube, modified half-nickel front sight, serrated side; slightly modified V-notch sporting rear with set screw. 3rd Model rimfire receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose piece. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains an even brown patina finish, bright at sharp corners, numerous nicks and dings. Mag tube is a brown blending with silver patina with shallow surface pitting. Receiver has traces of orig blue in protected areas, balance a blend of brown and silver patina with side plates having a blue-brown patina. Left side of receiver has a group of random horseshoe and circular marks. Stock is sound with normal nicks and dings, slightly shy at tangs, darkening at tangs and buttplate. Some small chips and slivers missing at top and bottom tang and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are pretty good; a little sticky on closing. Dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36542 BDT311 (1,500-2,500)

WINCHESTER 1873 ATLANTA POLICE MARKED W/BADGE. SN 331913. Cal. 44-40. 24-1/4″ octagon bbl, full magazine, 1/2 nickel front sight, serrated side, v-notch sporting rear with set screws. Standard receiver with left side plate engraved “68/Atlanta Police”. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel butt plate with trapdoor and inlet base with swing swivel 4″ from toe, standard forend and nose cap with swing swivel. Accompanied with a contemporary gold Atlanta Police captain’s badge. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Fine to Very Fine. Barrel retains good original blue blending with brown patina. Thinning on sharp edges, some minor muzzle wear, minor nicks, dings and scratches with very light surface oxidation. Magazine tube has good original blue, blending with some brown patina. Receiver has original blue blending with brown patina, some normal nicks and scratches and some areas of fine surface oxidation. Hammer has dark original case colors blending with dark patina. Lever is a blend of dark and silver patina. Stock is sound with some nicks, dings and scratches. There is a grain crack at toe of butt plate. Retains original finish blending with hand-worn patina and slightly dark around tangs. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and shallow scratches and has a hand-worn patina blending with some remaining original finish. Nose cap has some original blue blending with brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, shiny bore with a few shallow scattered pits. 4-36527 BDT366 (5,000-8,000)

EXTRAORDINARY ROSE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 473016. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). This rifle began life as a standard grade Model 73 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, altered front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent butt without trap. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with highly detailed vignettes on each side consisting of the obverse of an 1878 seated Liberty coin on both sides of front part of frame with a very deep relief California grizzly on left sideplate and a very deep relief bust of an Indian wearing a flowing feathered headdress at the rear. Right side, in addition to the coin on front part, has a raised relief oval containing a wonderfully detailed American eagle and the right rear of the frame has the deep relief vignette of another grizzly bear. All engraving is surrounded by nicely executed foliate arabesque patterns with stippled & punch dot background. Front & rear edges of frame have a snake & star border. Dust cover is a gold inlay of a checkered thumbprint and foliate arabesque patterns. Top front edges of receiver have feather patterns by the ejection port. Chamber area of bbl has a wide gold band with thirteen stars & geometric patterns with another gold band & geometric patterns on each side of muzzle. Bottom of receiver & carrier are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and a border around the carrier with stars and other small patterns. Receiver & sideplates are silver-plated with the vignettes, trigger & lever latch gold-plated. Right rear sideplate is engraved with the name “ROSE” in a small ribbon incorporated within an engraving pattern. It is the recollection of this cataloger that only a few rifles & carbines were engraved by this individual named Rose with most being similarly decorated. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% beautiful custom blue. Receiver & appended metal retain most of their orig silver plating with fire-blued screws. Wood is sound and retains a fine custom finish. Mechanics are a little stiff but otherwise are very fine, probably just needs a good cleaning. Worn dark bore. 4-36522 JR336 (8,000-12,000)

NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED HENRY MARKED WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 17816. Cal. 44 RF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front band with sight, two leaf flip up rear sight. Bbl is marked “HENRY’S-PATENT-OCT.16.1860/KING’S-PATENT MARCH 29.1866”. Receiver with left side staple and rings are fully engraved with flowing foliate arabesque scroll and punch-dot background, left side with vignette or running stag being chased by a dog with two trees in background and bottom center marked “LDN”. Right side is full flowing foliate arabesque scroll with punch-dot background. Bottom of lifter has diamond and chip pattern, screws on bottom have opposing fans with crossed ribbon bands with three stars. Mounted with highly figured burled walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with band. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals a “00” and SN “17816”. Matching serial number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain a smooth blue/brown patina with a few normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver is a fine yellow patina with sharp crisp engraving, straight lines and sharp corners. Hammer and lever retain a smooth dark brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains a fine professional hand rubbed restored oil finish. Buttplate is a fine patina with sharp engraving. Forend is sound with minor nicks & dings and retains a fine professional hand rubbed restored oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with distinct rifling with some minor shallow pitting. 4-38625 BDT347 (40,000-60,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 121474. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, slightly modified 1/2 nickle sight with set screw, musket ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Engraved receiver, perhaps Nimschke with flowing foliate arabesque scrolls with punch-dot background. Left side with unique game scene of running stag and a dog swimming in chase of the stag. Right side has flowing foliate arabesque scroll with punch-dot background, blank presentation ribbon. Bottom of lifter, diamond and dot pattern, screws on bottom of receiver with opposing fans and crossed ribbon around the screws. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, engraved crescent brass buttplate with trap door, inlet base with sling swivel, 5-1/4″ from toe, standard forend with engraved brass nosecap with sling swivel. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain a brown shallow surface oxidation blending with traces of orig blue in protected areas. Receiver is a pleasing mustard patina with sharp edges and engraving. Hammer and lever show a mixture of brown and silver patina. Stock is sound with hairline cracks on each side running off of top tang, some nicks & dings and grain cracks around buttplate and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Buttplate is a dark patina with sharp engraving. Forend is sound with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a hand worn open grain oil finish. Inspection of buttplate shows matching last four digits of serial number on inside of toe. Mechanics are good, dark bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-36536 BDT344 (15,000-25,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38158. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full mag, modified Rocky Mountain front sight, flip up ladder rear sight with retaining screw. Usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass butt plate with trap door. Inlet base with sling swivel 5-1/4″ from toe. Standard forend, brass nose piece with sling swivel. Swivels have an old, perhaps orig, single brass buckle adjustable sling. Accompanying gun are three boxes of ammo; two are green label UMC. The third box has a salmon-colored label that is not legible from manufacturer at least some of the shells are stamped with a “U” head stamp. Also accompanying gun is a pocket compass 1-3/4″ in diameter and stamped “U.S.” on the front cover. Face of compass is marked “WITTNAUER” just above the “S”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 85-90% orig blue blending with silver and brown patina, bright on sharp edges, some minor surface oxidation on mag tube near muzzle. Normal minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains a butterscotch patina on body of receiver and a darker mustard patina on sideplates. Edges and corners are very sharp with a few minor nicks and scratches. Hammer retains orig fading case colors, stronger on right side. Some minor surface oxidation spots on back and showing silver on left side. Lever is a silver patina mixed with some brown spotting. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains traces of orig finish, mixing with hand-worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and minor scratches and retains a hand-worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp. Shiny bore with a couple minor scattered shallow pits. Sling is intact with cracking and flaking finish. Boxes of ammo are intact, one with a pretty decent label, the other two have some missing parts of the label; most of the ammo shows oxidation to the lead. Compass appears to be in good condition with tarnish to silver finish and a shallow thumb-sized depression on back side. 4-38995 BDT340 (15,000-20,000)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Correction to printed catalog: Estimate $12,500 – $17,500

RARE 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER FLATSIDE 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 13492. Cal. 44 RF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front band with slightly modified sight, two leaf flip up rear sight. “Henry’s Patent” bbl address that is slightly obliterated. First model flatside Henry profile receiver with flat loading gate, staple and ring on left side mounted with nicely figured walnut replacement stock, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trap door. Replacement standard forend with band. This early 66 receiver is serial numbered on left side inside lower tang “13492” and matching number can be found on inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains a thinning restored blue finish, blending with silver patina. Bright at muzzle with normal nicks and dings. Mag tube retains a matching finish. The “Henry and King’s Paten”t bbl address is partially missing, hard to read but can be made out. Receiver shows a nice patina with slightly rounded corners and edges. The flat loading gate has a few small surface pits. Lever retaining latch has been slightly modified. Hammer shows a gray patina with some dark staining on left side. Lever is a silver patina mixing with brown. Stock is sound with a grain crack right rear of top tang, some chipping around tang and receiver and retains a custom, hand-rubbed finish. Forend is sound with some normal nicks and dings. A grain crack and two filled holes center bottom behind bbl band and retains a custom, hand-rubbed finish. Mechanics are good, dark bore with distinct rifling and some shallow pitting. 4-38794 BDT343 (7,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 121809. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl. Full magazine, half nickel front sight, musket rear sight, missing bar and retaining screw. Usual bbl markings, standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip,crescent brass butt plate with trap door, 4-pc steel and brass tipped cleaning rod. Inlet base with sling swivel, 5-1/4″ from toe, standard forend, brass nose cap with sling swivel. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig blue blending with brown patina. bright on sharp edges. Normal nicks, dings and scratches and some dark brown spotting. Magazine tube has turned silver patina blending with some brown spotting. Receiver is a dark mustard patina with sharp edges. Seams of sideplate and around round screws retain a green verdigris. There are some normal minor nicks and scratches and a couple screw heads show minor battering. Hammer and lever retain a dark patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches and retains a dark open-grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains a dark open-grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Nice bore with strong rifling and a few scattered shallow pits. 4-38391 BDT337 (7,500-12,500)

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 118718. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard 1866 rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has Winchester & King’s improvement markings, full magazine with threaded plug, a Rocky Mtn. front sight and Baker musket style ladder rear sight with exposed tension spring mortised into top flat. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & crescent brass buttplate with trap. Last four digits of SN were observed in the top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling loops. While Model 1866 rifles are not uncommon it is rare to find one with unpolished, uncleaned brass in orig configuration. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains a smooth even plum patina with a few very scattered, very small spots of surface corrosion. Magazine tube retains a dark plum/blue patina. Lever retains a dark plum patina with hammer retaining traces of case colors, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Receiver & buttplate are extraordinary with lightly worn edges and retain an exceptional dark coffee-colored patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with sharp rifling. 4-38231 JR340 (20,000-30,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 121023. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl. Full mag. Half nickel front sight. Musket rear sight with retaining screw. Usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trap door, inlet base with swing swivel 5-1/4″ from toe, standard forend, brass nose cap with swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and mag tube retain an even brown patina finish, bright on sharp edges, normal nicks and small scratches. Receiver retains a light mustard-colored patina, sharp edges, some minor nicks dings and scratches. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and shallow depressions and retains a hand-worn orig oil finish. Forend is sound with some normal nicks and dings, some grain cracking on right side of nose piece and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, dark bore with distinct rifling and shallow pitting. 4-36537 BDT338 (6,000-10,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 29446. Cal. 44CF. 24-1/4″ bbl, full mag, modified Rocky Mountain front sight, standing blade square notch rear sight. Usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass butt plate with trap door, inlet base with swivel 5-1/4″ from toe. Standard forend with brass nose cap and sling swivel. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and mag tube retain a brown patina mixing with silver and dark brown spots. Receiver retains a butterscotch patina, nice edges with normal minor nicks and scratches. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings, slightly shy around tangs and butt plate and retains an old restored oil finish blending with hand-worn patina. Forend is sound with about a 2″ chip missing on left side from nose cap. Normal nicks, dings and scratches and retains an old restored oil finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are good. Missing firing pin bushing. Dark bore with distinct rifling and moderate pitting. 4-38377 BDT339 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 131843. Cal. .44 RF. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight, checkered side, V-notch sporting rear sight. Usual bbl markings. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trap door. Standard forend with steel nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains orig blue mixing with brown patina. Minor muzzle wear and normal minor nicks and scratches. Mag tube retains orig blue in protected areas blending with a gray-brown patina. Receiver retains a nice patina finish with sharp, crisp edges, normal minor nicks and scratches. Hammer shows fading orig case color with some shallow surface oxidation and silvering on right side. Lever shows faint orig colors in protected areas blending with a silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with some normal minor nicks, dings and scratches and retains orig finish blending with hand-worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and shallow dents and retains a hand-worn patina finish. Nose cap has orig blue, flaking and blending with silver and brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, shiny bore with some scattered shallow pits. 4-38769 BDT341 (15,000-20,000)

LATE WINCHESTER 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 166502. Cal. 44RF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings and “44R.F.” adjacent receiver. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trapdoor, 4 pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, standard forend with band. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain an old probably factory, restored blue finish with minor nicks and scratches. Front bbl band retains 50-60% orig blue blending with brown patina. Rear band retains about 80% orig blue blending with brown patina. Receiver is a smooth mustard patina color with sharp lines and edges, a few dark spots on right side. Hammer retains a dark brown patina slightly silvered on right side. Lever is a dark brown patina with some faded case colors in protected areas. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and scratches and retains orig oil finish with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with minor nicks, dings and dents. Small chip at receiver and retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore with a few scattered shallow pits. 4-38495 BDT336 (20,000-30,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 2ND MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 24848. Cal. 44 CF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front band with sight, two leaf flip up rear sight, only traces of a few letters can be seen for bbl markings. Left side of bbl at receiver had a crown over “RV” proof mark, standard receiver with staple and ring on left side. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor, standard forend with band. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a silver mixing with brown patina and some traces of orig blue in protected areas, normal nicks & small scratches. Mag tube retains a dark patina color with some minor shallow surface oxidation. Receiver was cleaned years ago and is staring to show a nice patina with only slightly rounded edges, some minor nicks & scratches. Hammer and lever show brown and silver patina with some shallow surface pitting. Stock is sound, some minor nicks & dings, slightly shy around tangs and toe of buttplate and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some grain cracking forward of band, a couple shallow dents and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are good, shootable bore with some scattered pitting. 4-38358 BDT346 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 2ND MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 47275. Cal. 44RF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front bbl band with sight, two leaf flip-up rear sight, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor, 4 pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, standard forend with bbl band. Inspection of top tang channel of stock reveals matching last four digits of serial. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain an even dark brown patina, some minor nicks and scratches. Receiver retains a bright polished finish with sharp straight edges. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings and scratches and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks and dings and retains an open grain hand worn oil finish. Lever is either slightly bent or a replacement as lock is screwed out all the way to the latch. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is dark with good rifling and some scattered shallow pitting. 4-36539 BDT332 (4,000-7,000)

*WINCHESTER 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 32320. Cal. 44RF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, bbl band with modified nickel sight, two leaf flip-up rear sight. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, brass carbine buttplate with trapdoor, inlet base with swivel 3-1/2″ from toe, standard forend with bbl band. Inspection of lower tang reveals an “M” stamp, top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate have matching “2320”, matching the last four digits of serial number. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain a brown patina mixing with silver and some orig blue in protected areas. Receiver is a butterscotch patina with good edges and lines. Hammer and lever are dark patina with some shallow pitting on loop of lever. Stock is sound with some minor chipping around tang, normal nicks and dings and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor grain cracks, small chip on left side near receiver and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are good, bore is dark with distinct rifling and scattered pitting. 4-37522 BDT333 (6,000-9,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 167612. Cal. 44 CF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, “1873” marked carbine ladder rear sight. Usual bbl markings with “44 R.F.” adjacent receiver that has a line drawn through it. Standard receiver with staple and ring on left side mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, 4 pc steel and brass tip cleaning rod. Standard forend with band. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as carbine received in warehouse March 12, 1890, shipped from warehouse April 23, 1890 with nine other carbines with same specification to the same order number. Also accompanying gun is a photo copy of page 107 of John E. Parson book, “The First Winchester: The Story of the 1866 Repeating Rifle”. The information here states that there was an order of 1,020 carbines to Brazil that had been converted to center fire to take the cartridge known as the 44 Henry C.F. These carbines fell in the 167,000 to 169,000 serial range without consecutive numbers. CONDITION: Very good plus. Bbl and mag tube retain a silver patina mixing with brown patina and some dark spotting. Receiver retains a gold patina look with good edges and normal nicks and dings. Stock is sound with some minor gouges, nicks and scratches, a drilled hole on right side near toe of butt plate and retains a dark, hand-worn oil finish. There are some minor chips missing from around tang of buttplate. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and some drying grain checking and retains a dark hand-worn oil finish. Mechanics are good, dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-38770 BDT342 (8,000-12,000)

CUSTOM NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 1866 MUSKET. SN 31238. Cal. 44 RF. 27″ bbl with 9/10″ mag, square base front sight, musket ladder rear sight, usual bbl markings. Engraved receiver with flowing foliate arabesque scroll with punch-dot background, blank presentations on both side plate, behind trigger is marked “NK” the initials for Nick Kusmit. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, brass carbine buttplate with trapdoor, inlet base with sling swivel, 3-3/4″ from toe, 17-1/4″ forend with two bbl bands, front with sling swivel. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube retain a gray blending to brown patina with some areas of shallow surface area pitting, normal nicks & scratches. Receiver is a gold polished color with sharp edges and engraving. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings, slightly shy around tangs and receiver and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some nicks, dings and minor gouges, some minor chipping at receiver and bbl bands, retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are good, dark bore with distinct rifling and some scattered pitting. 4-36538 BDT345 (5,000-8,000)

MARVELOUS MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE AND D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE POSSIBLY USED BY A SOUTH CAROLINA CAVALRYMAN. SN 3390. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag tube, German silver front sight, modified Henry ladder rear sight. Usual bbl markings, standard receiver, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, round heel, crescent brass buttplate with trap door. Henry bump on left side. Carved initials “DC” center left side of stock. “CGC” inspector stamp can be found on right bbl flat over an “H” and matching “H” mark adjacent receiver. Left side of receiver also has matching “H”. Outline of cartouche just behind wrist on right side of stock. A “C” can be found on upper right side of buttplate and adjacent stock. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals matching serial no. to bbl and matching no. can be found top tang channel of stock, inside toe of buttplate and both buttplate screws. Inspection for assembly numbers on bbl could not be done as muzzle collar is frozen to bbl. Along with this very nice martial Henry Rifle and a Confederate D-guard Bowie came on old wallet which contains about 20 pieces of Confederate and South Carolina currency. There are also 2 Confederate bearer bonds. Also here is letter written August 5, 1864 which reads “Camp Butler’s brigade / pursuant to order from Gen Lee, Private M.H. Burdine Co. “D” 6th S.C. Cav is permitted to go to his home in Pickins Dist S.C. for the purpose of procuring a remount – he having received a Detachment for the same and will report to me at Charlotte N.C. on the 6h day of Sept 1864 or be considered a deserter.” This document signed by “Lt. Comdng Detchments 6th S.C. Cav.” This document along with currency, D-guard Bowie and Henry rifle were all bought out of a farm sale in South Carolina some 30 years ago according to our SC consignor. It is not uncommon in Confederate campsites late in the war to excavate metallic cartridges that were captured from their Union foes. We feel this Henry and D-guard Bowie belonged to Private Burdine. The Henry rifle, when found, contained fouled casing and bullet lodged in the barrel and section of original wooden Henry cleaning rod in buttstock. These have since been extracted and are now in a copper clad box along with the wallet, Confederate currency, bonds and letter. Henry rifle, SN 3390, falls in the middle of the range of the first 800 issued martial Henrys. D-guard Bowie is apparently made from an old tool. Grip is tool handle with iron ferrule. The D-guard is a shaped piece of iron wrought iron that terminates to a sharp pointed quillion. Blade is mounted, what many would say, is backwards but this is not uncommon for Confederate blacksmith made knives and the way the D-guard is fitted it fits right hand perfectly with the blade perpendicular. This big knife is 19-1/2″ overall with 14″ blade and has a similar untouched attic look as the accompanying Henry rifle. This is an opportunity to buy a very nice martial Henry, a Confederate D-guard knife and accessories that found their way to South Carolina during the war and have remained there until this auction. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a dark brown patina thinning on sharp edges, with normal nicks, dings and scratches and a few spots of surface oxidation. Receiver retains a mustard colored patina mixing with some brown spotting, sharp edges and normal nicks and dings. Bottom of follower has a series of small peen marks. Stock is solid, fitting quite well, with normal nicks and dings and retains a dark, open grained, hand-worn oiled finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with discernible rifling and some shallow scattered pits. 4-37516 JS54 (40,000-60,000)

ENGRAVED HENRY LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 10852. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag tube with screwed-on swing loop, German silver front sight, 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight with retaining screw. Nimschke engraved receiver with bold foliate scroll with punch dot background. Vignette on left side of running stag jumping over a downed tree. Right side has bold foliate scroll, punch dot background and blank presentation ribbon. Front and back edges have wavy line border. Bottom of follower has cross-hatch with dots and wavy line border. Top of receiver, upper and lower tang have bold foliate scroll with wave and dot border. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trap door, 4-pc steel with brass tip cleaning rod, inleted base and swivel on left side and traditional Henry bump. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals matching serial no. to bbl as well as matching in top tang channel of stock and inside toe buttplate. Inspection for bbl assembly no. was not done as muzzle collar cannot be removed. Muzzle end of bbl appears to be cracked and swollen, preventing the collar from being removed. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains a blue-brown patina mixing with silver, bright on sharp edges and mixing with some dark spotting. Receiver retains 10-15% original silver-plate, mostly on sideplates and protected areas. Balance is a mustard colored patina with sharp edges. Hammer retains a dark patina finish as well as lever. The stock is sound with some minor nicks and scratches, retains some original varnish blending with hand-worn patina. Buttplate has some original silver on tang, balance is an unpolished mustard patina. Mechanics are good, dark bore with discernible rifling and scattered pitting with a hairline crack at muzzle. 4-36534 BDT356 (35,000-50,000)

ENGRAVED HENRY LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 7992. Cal. 44RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag tube, left side trough with screwed on swivel loop, German silver front sight and 2-leaf flip up rear sight. Engraved receiver, probably Samuel Hoggson. Left sideplate with running deer, foliate scroll with punch dot background and wavy line border. Right sideplate with foliate scroll, punch dot background and wavy line border. Front portion on each side decorated with flower blossom and punch dot background. Top of receiver, upper and lower tang have foliate scroll with punch dot background. Mounted with replacement stock of nicely figured walnut, engraved crescent brass buttplate with trap door, and inleted base with swivel on left side. Inspection of lower tang reveals matching serial no. to bbl, replacement stock has been stamped to match in top tang channel and matching no. on inside toe of buttplate. Inspection of bbl assembly numbers reveals no. on bbl, replacement un-numbered loading gate and believed original muzzle collar. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a dark blue-brown patina, bright on sharp edges with some shallow surface pitting. The replacement loading gate has a brown patina, bright on sharp edges. Receiver retains a lightly cleaned mustard patina with nice edges and some minor nicks and dings. Hammer retains a dark patina with some shallow surface pitting. Lever is a smooth dark patina. Replacement stock has a series of tiny nicks on right side, some minor scratches and retains a hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are good with a dark heavily pitted bore. 4-36535 BDT357 (25,000-40,000)

HENRY LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 11884. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral mag tube, nickel front sight, 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight with retaining screw, usual bbl address with SN on top flat between sight and receiver. Standard receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate, inlet swivel base with loop on left side, no forend, left side bbl trough with screwed on sling loop. Left side of stock at buttplate and wrist and adjacent left side of receiver are neatly stamped “D.SINNAMON.” Evidence of Henry bump on left side below swivel. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals matching SN to bbl and matching number in top tang of stock and inside toe of buttplate. Turn portion of bbl and outer sleeve have matching “926” no. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a silver/brown patina with some dark patina spotting, normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains a mellow patina with nice sharp edges, some minor nicks & scratches. Hammer and lever show a gray patina with some dark spotting. Stock is sound with a very good fit, some nicks, dings and shallow depressions, retains an old coat of added finish with hand worn patina through grip area. Mechanics are crisp with follower a little sticky in mag tube, and a surprisingly bright bore with just a few minor scattered shallow pits. 4-36533 BDT350 (17,500-27,500)

HENRY LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 4016. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag tube, German silver front sight, 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight,left side screwed on sling swivel loop, usual bbl markings. Standard receiver, mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, round point crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor, inlet base with sling swivel on left side with remnant of a Henry bump. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals matching SN to bbl, same matching no. can be found top tang channel of stock, inside toe of buttplate and both buttplate screws. Inner bbl and bbl collar have matching assembly no. 154. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a blend of brown & silver patina with some dark brown spotting, usual nicks & dings, a small area of surface oxidation on right side near receiver. Receiver is a mustard patina with sharp edges, normal nicks & scratches, lever screw and around it show minor battering. Hammer and lever show a dark patina mixed with some silver. Stock is sound, fits very well, a few shallow depressions, some minor nicks & scratches, some dark spots, and retains a fine hand rubbed restored oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, nice bore with a few scattered shallow pits. 4-38361 BDT352 (17,500-22,500)

HENRY LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 8261. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag tube, German silver front sight, 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight with restraining screw, left side trough with screwed on sling loop, usual bbl markings with SN behind rear sight. Standard receiver,mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor, left side inlet base with sling swivel. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals matching SN to bbl, matching no. can be found in top tang channel of stock, inside toe of buttplate, and both buttplate screws. Inter bbl and bbl collar have matching “1025” assembly numbers. CONDITION: Very good+. Bbl retains a gray patina with some areas with traces of orig blue. Most of the surface has a very fine shallow surface oxidation. Receiver retains a nice mustard colored patina with sharp edges, normal nicks & dings. Hammer and lever retain a gray patina with some fine very shallow surface oxidation. Stock is sound, slightly shrunk from around tangs and buttplate, some minor nicks & dings and retains a restored oil finish. Mechanics are good, dark bore with distinct rifling and moderate pitting. 4-37612 BDT351 (17,500-27,500)

OUTSTANDING COPY OF A HENRY 1860 LEVER ACTION REPEATING RIFLE. SN 11412. Cal. 44 RF. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, integral mag, standard style front sight, 900 yrd. ladder rear sight with retaining screw, usual bbl markings, with SN behind rear sight, standard receiver. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent brass buttplate with trapdoor. At first glance, this appears to be an outstanding orig Henry, however, after close inspection finds some subtle deviations. This is likely the work of the late master Ron Kudryck of Nevada. Inspection of lower tang reveals matching SN to bbl, top tang channel of stock and inside toe buttplate also have matching numbers. Inspection for bbl assembly no. is found to be matching also. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: As found as a recreation, this gun is in fine+ condition. Bbl retains 90%+ of its orig hot blue with thinning on sharp corners, and wearing thin in area of rear sight and some normal nicks & scratches. Receiver retains a strong patina color with sharp crisp edges and some normal minor nicks & scratches. Stock is sound with some minor handling marks, a few minor scratches, and retains most of its modern orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-36604 BDT365 (6,000-10,000)

VERY RARE EARLY NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO. 1 POCKET PISTOL. SN 8. Cal. 31. Extremely early New Haven pistol with 3-5/8″ oct bbl with integral magazine, pinch post front sight and fixed sight on the top flat of frame. Bbl address is the earliest type, in 1-line and a very light strike “NEW HAVEN CONN PATENT FEB 14 1854”. It is mounted with 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to this pistol. Serial no. was observed on the left side of the buttstrap under the grip and inside the grips. No other parts were observed to be numbered. According to Flaydermans Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 850 of these little pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, matching numbers as noted above. Bbl and magazine tube retain 70-75% strong orig blue, glossy and bright over the top and right side, flaked, not worn, to a medium patina on the left side mixed with blue. Left side gullet retains strong blue. Frame and sideplates are crisp with sharp edges and a wonderful medium to dark mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and a few nicks and scratches and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-36612 JR321 (6,000-10,000)

NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO. 1 POCKET PISTOL. SN 1901. Cal. 31. Scarce little pistol with 3-5/8″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight. Frame and sideplates are nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the sides with foliate patterns over the top of the frame, around the hammer slot and down the backstrap. It is mounted with 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to this pistol. Bbl address is a light strike and somewhat worn so that all that is legible is “— HAVEN CONN. / —ENT FEB. 14. 1854.” Serial no. was observed on the left side of the buttstrap and inside the grips. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching parts. Only about 850 of these little pistols were produced from 1857-1860. CONDITION: Good to very good. No original finish remains with the bbl, lever and hammer being a dark brown attic patina with a few spots of rust on the bbl and some light hammer marks on the sides of the loading swivel. Receiver is solid with the sideplates showing no abuse, with lightly rounded edges and retains a medium mustard patina. Follower is a replacement Grips show heavy wear and retain about 60-70% of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, pitted in the grooves. 4-37581 (8,000-12,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1 BABY OR POCKET MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 98. Cal. 28. Possibly the only one of its type in existence, this fabulous little revolver is extraordinary in its configuration as well as its fabulous, probably unfired condition. Only about 500 of these little revolvers were produced in the period 1837-1838. Few were engraved with very few of those having silver bands and of those, only a very few were cased. This was Colt’s first production arm and the smallest model of percussion revolver produced by Colt. It has a nearly unbelievable 1-3/4″ oct bbl which is the shortest Colt percussion revolver bbl known as of this writing. Bbl address is only partially legible and the bbl obviously was reduced in length at the factory, undoubtedly on special order. Bbl & frame are wonderfully engraved in foliate arabesque patterns, referred to as “early vine”, with nearly full coverage on the sides of the bbl, sides of the frame and recoil shields. Rear edge of the hammer is engraved in foliate patterns and the top of the front strap has the vignette of a hunting dog surrounded by foliate patterns. The very top of the front strap, around the trigger slot, is engraved with a smiling sunburst pattern. The bbl has a medium silver band around the muzzle with wide silver bands around the bottom of the lug and top rear end of the lug with a narrow silver band at the chamber end of the bbl. The recoil shields are inlaid with a very wide & narrow silver bands. Back strap is engraved to match with an inlaid German silver rectangle that has scalloped corners. It has 5-shot cylinder with rnd shoulder and is roll-marked with the centaur scene and “COLT” in the 4-horsehead panel. Mounted with spectacular pearl grips attached to a wood block with three German silver rivets. SN was observed on the rear face of the bbl lug, on the wedge, rear edge of the cylinder, rear face of the front strap, inside the back strap, on the cylinder rotating ring and tip of the trigger. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined, walnut Paterson casing with fluted lid that has an empty rectangular plate with scalloped corners in the center. Bottom is recessed for the revolver, a blued 3-pc Baby Paterson mold with turned walnut handles & brass ferrules, a blued Baby Paterson combination tool, a brass cleaning rod with turned walnut handle & brass ferrule, an orig Baby Paterson copper & brass charger with the number “62” on all of the various parts. Also accompanied by a reproduction Paterson pistol capper. And finally the right rear corner is recessed for a spare cylinder, which is included, and is serial numbered “123”. This cylinder is identical in all respects to the cylinder in the revolver. Also accompanied by a functioning key. Additionally accompanied by a 6-page letter from noted Colt authority & author, R.L. Wilson, detailing much of the above information. This extraordinary revolver is well known with provenance to numerous early Colt Collections and is pictured in a great variety of books on Colt firearms including The Colt Heritage; An American Legend; The Colt Engraving Book Vol. I; Fine Colts, The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, all by Wilson and also pictured as Plate 64 on p. 85 of Paterson Colt Pistol Variations, Phillips & Wilson. It is readily apparent that this dainty little revolver was a special creation for a gentleman or a lady who wished to have a concealable pocket pistol. It does not appear to have ever been fired. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; John Solley Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching as noted above. Bbl & cyl retain virtually all of their strong orig Colt blue with a few nicks & dings on top flat of bbl. Cyl has a few lightly thinned spots. Frame retains glossy bright blue on recoil shields turned blue/gray on lower portion and on front strap. Back strap retains thinning glossy orig blue. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors. Grip is extremely fine plus with one minor chip near right heel otherwise is sound with great fire and good color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is sound with slightly warped lid and retains most of an old added finish. Interior is extremely fine with slight fading and soil. Accessories are also extremely fine. A truly exceptional & rare Colt revolver that would be the centerpiece to any collection. 4-36487 JR126 (400,000-700,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information: serial number in museum gun is 984.

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT NO. 5 HOLSTER MODEL TEXAS PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN ONE OF SAM COLTS PERSONAL GUNS. SN 985. Cal. 36. Fabulously rare Paterson with 6″ oct bbl that has six silver bands on the bbl and one very wide & a narrow silver band around the front edge of the recoil shield. Frame, bbl lug & back strap are very nicely engraved in early vine pattern consisting of flowing foliate arabesque patterns over the frame and both sides of the bbl lug. Both sides of the cylinder plate are engraved in climbing leaf patterns. Backstrap is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at the top, heel & buttstrap. Center of the backstrap is inlaid with an empty rectangular silver plate. Muzzle of the bbl has deep border patterns & the bbl has the large letter address “Patent Arms Mg. Co. Paterson, N.J. – Colt’s Pt.”. The rear of the address has the star & snake pattern, however with the short bbl, the engraving patterns around the front sight left no room for the front star & snake pattern. Mounted with rare shell carved ivory grip panels with German silver frame & backing, mounted to a walnut block forming a 1-pc grip. Cylinder is roll-marked with the stagecoach holdup scene and has two wide silver bands. Accompanied by an early, orig Colt Paterson mahogany casing with fluted lid and a German silver rectangle that has scalloped corners in center of the lid. Interior is lined with dark brown or black velvet with recesses in the bottom for the revolver, a Paterson charger and in the right rear for a spare cylinder, which is present & bears number “844”, that also has two wide silver bands. Inside bottom of case also has wire clips and pins holding a sgl cavity, 3-pc orig Paterson mold with turned walnut handles and brass ferrules. It also contains an orig Paterson pistol capper numbered “200” inside the lid and in the bottom. It additionally has an orig copper & gold-washed brass Paterson Holster Model charger numbered “65”. The center band on the charger is rolled with the same address as is on the bbl. It also has an orig brass cleaning rod with 8″ shaft, and turned walnut handle with brass ferrule, and finally, an orig Holster Model Paterson multi-tool. Matching serial numbers were observed on the rear face of the bbl lug, cylinder rotating ring, face of trigger and left side of front strap under the grip. The cylinder & backstrap are numbered “941”. The “1” in these numberings appear to be stamped over. An alteration wedge is a period of use replacement without number. There is a well-known Paterson from Sam Colt’s personal collection with a nearly identically configured Holster Model Paterson with identical carved grips, and similar engraving currently on display as part of The Colt Collection at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT. That Paterson is consecutive numbered to this revolver, bearing number “984”. It is believed this pair was Col. Colt’s personal cased set and there is little doubt that they were Sam Colt’s personal side arms in fact according to “The Patterson Colt Book” featuring the Dennis Levett Collection on page 13, and also “Fine Colts The Doctor Joseph A. Murphy Collection” on page 3, the Patterson at the Antheneum has cylinder #985 currently in it not #984!!! Pretty convincing evidence that the 2 guns were together at least at one time and the cylinder from this gun #985 was mistakenly installed in #984 after cleaning. One of the first recorded instances of this revolver surfacing is a set of photographs from “Weston’s Mexican Art Shop” in Mexico City dated on the back Sept. 7, 1940. It next appeared in the Sept. 1945 Gimble Bros. Antique Firearms Catalog as Item #AV-8366-49 for a staggering asking price of $1,950.00. A copy of this catalog accompanies. Also accompanying is Jackson Arms Catalog #24, 1967, which lists this revolver as Item #213A wherein he states that the cylinder & backstrap are both numbered “984” and all other parts numbered “985”. This revolver was pictured as Plate XIII of Samuel Colt Presents, The Book of Colt Engraving -1974, Colt Engraving – 1982, all by Wilson, and was exhibited in the Wadsworth Atheneum Nov. 1961-Jan. 1962. It is also pictured on p. 22 of Paterson Pistols and Colt Firearms From 1836, Serven; Encyclopedia of Firearms, Peterson; Texas Gun Collector magazine 1968; Guns magazine Aug. 1969; Arms Gazette Vol. I #8 1974; Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction, Los Angeles Lot 115, March 1976; Man at Arms magazine July/Aug 1988; front cover Colt Collectors Association pamphlet, NRA Convention 1991; Rampant Colt magazine, Dec. 1991; The Gun Report, Nov. 1960. This revolver is also pictured in full color on p. 1 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. While Col. Colt was able to effectively demonstrate that parts for his revolvers were interchangeable, the toe of the buttstrap on this revolver extends a few thousandths of an inch beyond the toe of the frontstrap. This does not affect the function of either piece or the revolver itself but simply demonstrates the hand fitting of each revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Gamble Store; Jackson Arms; Weston’s Mexican Art Shop; Walter B. Ford III Collection; Petersen Museum Collection; Tom Seymour; John S. duMont Collection; Tom P. Weston Collection; Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction; CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 60-65% orig blue, strong on bottom, thin & fading elsewhere with a few small spots of pitting on left & right side flats. Frame retains 10-15% thin orig blue, strong on left recoil shield and in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Backstrap has traces of thin blue at top of the backstrap with balance a blue/gray patina. Cyl retains 10-15% orig blue, mostly on the rounded shoulders with the balance a gray patina and overall retains 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has a chipped left toe, chipped right heel and another small chip at the top right side with a couple of small cracks at the top right and overall retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Spare cylinder retains a dark blue/brown patina and about 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled but completely sound. Charger retains most of its orig gold wash on the three rings and bright polish on the copper. Mold retains most of its strong orig blue. Capper is sound and carries a medium mustard patina. Multi-tool and cleaning rod are very fine. Altogether an extraordinary & rare set and an opportunity to own a piece of Colt history. 4-36488 (550,000-950,000)

RARE & IMPORTANT COLT NO. 5 HOLSTER MODEL TEXAS PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 574. Cal. 36. Rare & unquestionably authentic, this important Paterson revolver and its brethren represent a chapter in the great westward expansion of the Manifest Destiny and helped further that expansion with the additional fire power available with a repeating pistol not previously encountered. In an era when the only firearms available were muzzle loading single shots, the advent of a 5-shot revolver was probably the single greatest factor in the rapid expansion of the fledgling America. This fine revolver has 9″ oct bbl with tiny German silver front sight and large letter bbl address “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J. – Colt’s Pt.” with a star & snake at each end. Bbl has one wide and one narrow silver band at the cylinder end with a medium band completely around the muzzle and another back of the front sight. Bottom of the bbl has two additional medium bands, one just in front of the lug and the other on the lug. Frame has one wide and one narrow silver band around the recoil shields. It has the usual 5-shot cylinder with round shoulder and the roll-marked stagecoach holdup scene. The cylinder has what is referred to as a “double roll” wherein the die was allowed to travel beyond completion and the word “COLT” has a double strike. Grip frame has the extremely rare & spectacular pearl grips with flared butt. Grip panels are secured to their central wood block by means of three German silver rivets through escutcheons. Back strap is inlaid with a German silver rectangle that has scalloped corners. The SN was observed on the rear face of the bbl lug, rear of the cyl, trigger, cyl rotating ring, retaining ring, left side of front strap under the grip and inside the back strap. Wedge is unnumbered but it is a correct Paterson wedge likely an old period of use replacement. These No. 5 Patersons are today some of the world’s most rare and sought after firearms with only about 1,000 produced in the period 1838-1840. Of those still in existence, more & more of them are being taken into museum collections and removed from the commercial market and are rarely ever encountered today. This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a fine Texas Paterson. This exact revolver is pictured on p. 143, in full color, in The Paterson Colt Book, Wilson. Also pictured on p. 20 in full color in the book Colt Pistols, Wilson & Hable. In the later presentation it is pictured cased with all accessories and a spare cylinder, none of which are present today. Accompanied by a reproduction silver Paterson capper with the number “39”, a packet of five caliber 36 Paterson combustible cartridges, a Paterson 31 caliber 3-handle mold and a Paterson capper money clip in sterling silver. Also accompanied by a 7-page letter from noted Colt historian & author, R.L. Wilson, wherein he delineates most of the above information. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 75% glossy orig blue, thin on top flat & sides of bbl lug. Frame retains a blue/gray patina with back strap a mottled blue/gray. Cyl retains a thin blue patina, with stronger blue in sheltered areas and about 85% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has several small chips with some rust staining on back strap and retains great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Cartridge box is sealed in plastic wrap but appears to be sealed & intact with crisp clear label. Mold is extremely fine. Capper & money clip are fine. 4-36486 JR125 (300,000-450,000)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6116. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and address with a bracket at each end that reads from cylinder to muzzle. It has the usual 6-shot cylinder with Ranger/Indian fight scene and oval stop notches with a crisp sgl safety pin. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass with squareback trigger bow, with a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has the last three digits of the SN in pencil in the butt strap channel. Left side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Front of the trigger guard and front of the frame have a small “o” below the SN with the trigger guard having small “K” and “G” inspector marks. The bbl lug & rammer handle also have the small “O” marks by the serial numbers. Accompanied by an extremely rare orig Colt blue velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom in American-style for the revolver, an orig dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” copper & brass powder flask with plunger top and “COLTS PATENT” on the swinging cover. Edges of the flask have triangle-shaped hangers. Also accompanied by an orig brass 2-cavity mold with bright “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, several lead balls and an orig functioning key. While these revolvers were produced in fairly large numbers (7,000 in the years 1848-1850) they were virtually all issued and saw hard service in the military or if private purchase saw hard service on the frontier and are rarely ever found with orig finish. Additionally accompanied by an NRA Silver Medal #362 with its case. Also accompanied by a 4-page letter from noted Colt historian & author, R.L. Wilson detailing much of the above information. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; William Locke Collection; Herb Glass Collection; Fred Sweeney Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine for this model, all matching except wedge which is numbered “484”. Bbl retains about 80-85% orig blue with the flaked, not worn, areas a light patina. Rammer & rammer retain thin case colors, strong on the pivot. Frame retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright on right side, faded to silver on left side, stronger on recoil shield, bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors. Cyl retains about 90% orig blue with about 98% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Safety pin is crisp. Trigger guard & back strap retain 96-97% strong orig silver plating with most wear on heel. Grip has a gouge in left bottom edge with other light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and others in bottom but is basically sound with handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is strong & bright with slight fading in bottom and some minor soil with light damage from front sight and hammer spur. Flask & mold are exceptionally fine retaining most of their orig factory finish. Altogether a rare set in exceptional condition. 4-36489 JR128 (200,000-350,000)

EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT CIVILIAN 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6293. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, New York address with brackets at each end that reads from cyl to muzzle. Left side of frame has tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has brass grip frame with squareback trigger guard and contains a nicely figured 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder has a crisp, crystal clear roll of the Ranger/Indian fight scene. This is an exceptionally low SN for a 2nd Model and possibly was a prototype for the 2nd Model. It is generally considered that the 2nd Model production SN’s were a continuation of the 1st Model Dragoons at about number 8,000, although there was some overlap in serialization between the 1st and 2nd Models and 2nd and 3rd Models. This revolver was first known in the famous collection of the renowned Maj. John R. Hegeman. Maj. Hegeman was closely associated with the Colt factory and around the turn of the 20th century was apparently able to purchase a number of extremely fine & rare specimens directly from the factory. This undoubtedly was one of these purchases. Accompanied by an orig Colt Dragoon walnut casing with burgundy velvet lining, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an extraordinary orig plunger-spout, dbl sided Dragoon flask with triangle brass wire hangers, a fine martially inspected brass 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” steel sprue cutter & “WAT” inspector’s initials, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of 500 Joyce caps, a spare orig, new condition, color case hardened Dragoon hammer, lead bullets & balls and a functioning key. Case has a wooden wedge corner reinforcements, a mortised brass lock with brass diamond escutcheon. Also accompanied by a copy of the page from Maj. Hegeman’s catalog listing this revolver. Additionally accompanied by an orig Colt advertisement which pictures a 2nd Model Dragoon on the front with loading & cleaning directions on the back. Also accompanied by a 5-page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian & author, R.L. Wilson detailing most of the above information. This exact revolver was illustrated on p. 88 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson. Given that only approx. 2,700 2nd Model Dragoons were produced in the period 1850-51 and most saw hard military service during the Civil War and on the Western Frontier, it is remarkable that this revolver remains in unused condition which lends credence to the premise that Maj. Hegeman purchased it directly from the Colt factory. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Maj. John R. Hegeman; Robert Q. Sutherland; Herb Glass; Chris Anderson; Fred Sweeney. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “868” and grip which is unnumbered but is undoubtedly orig to this revolver, the fit is absolutely perfect. Bbl retains about 97% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a few minor scratches. Rammer & rammer handle retain all of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, dark on rammer & handle. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on left side with smoky gray colors on right side. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue with very light front edge wear with crisp “U.S. DRAGOONS” and “COLT’S PATENT” markings and retains about 99% plus orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Hammer retains strong colors on right side, mostly faded to gray elsewhere. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has light handling & storage marks in finish and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in lid along with a series of gouges and a pry mark in front, otherwise is sound & retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil with sound partitions. Flask is absolutely extraordinary with a couple of minor dents and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, one of the finest Dragoon flasks extant. Mold is equally new with a few minor dings on right side. Cap tin is very fine with faded label. Spare hammer is new & unused. This is an absolutely extraordinary 2nd Model Dragoon with an impeccable pedigree that remains in factory orig condition and would enhance even the most advanced collection. 4-36506 JR140 (150,000-275,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE & UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST DOUBLE CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVERS EXTANT, PRESENTED TO MAJ. GEN. JAMES B MCPHERSON. SN 11756 & 11757. Cal. 36. Phenomenal pair of revolvers with 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line addresses with dashes. Left sides of frames are marked “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated brass trigger guards & backstraps contain spectacular, smooth, 1-pc ivory grips. The serial numbers on the bottom of the frames, bbl lugs & trigger guards are all accompanied by a small “I” which indicates factory ivory grips. Left rear webs of the trigger guards have caliber markings. Revolvers are blue & color case hardened with Colt Master Engraver Gustave Young’s extraordinary deluxe engraving consisting of extra coverage, very fine foliate arabesque patterns, full coverage on the frames & recoil shields with patterns that extend over the bbl lugs terminating on top in front of the bbl addresses, with matching patterns around the front sights. Rammer pivots are engraved to match. Cylinders have hand-engraved Ormsby Naval battle scenes over front two thirds with the rear one third, most unusually finished with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns. Hammers are deluxe engraved with wolf’s heads on each side of the hammer noses and full coverage foliate arabesque patterns down the sides, with sides of the spurs also engraved. Spurs also have hand cut checkering. Tops of the backstraps are engraved with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern and foliate arabesque patterns near the tops, at the heels, on the buttstraps and on the trigger guards. Wedges are engraved to match. While this pair is unquestionably engraved by Gustave Young himself, at the same time, for this presentation, they are not identically engraved. Number “11756” has a bird’s head incorporated into the scrolls on the left side of the frame. Number “11757” has a man’s face in the same position. Number “11756” has a bird’s head and a dog’s head on the left side of the bbl lug while “11757 has a bird’s head facing in the opposite direction with a flower blossom in the other position. The right sides of the frames are engraved in mirror images of each other. Right side of the bbl lug of #11756 incorporates a dog’s head & bird’s head in the scroll work while #11757 incorporates a bird’s head facing the opposite direction and a flower blossom. They also have slightly dissimilar patterns in several places. Left side of the ivory grips are engraved in period script “Maj. Gen. Jas. B. McPherson / 17th Army Corps.”. Backstraps are engraved “From his Friends / O.N. Cutler, W.C. Wagley”. All screws are fire-blued. Set is accompanied by their spectacular orig Colt mahogany dbl casing with a gold-washed, cut-corner plate in center of the lid engraved “Maj. Gen. Jas. B. McPherson”. Front of the case has a mortised brass lock with brass escutcheon. Interior is lined in burgundy velvet, French fitted in the bottom for the two revolvers, two blued 2-cavity molds with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutters marked on right sides “36P”. There are also two L-shaped nipple wrenches, a small Dixon bag flask and two 250-count, sealed, paper wrapped tins of Eley Bros. caps. Covered compartment in the left rear contains spare screws, a spare trigger and a spare lockbolt/trigger return spring along with four nipples. Right front compartment is empty. Historical background: Clearly the finest cased set of engraved Colt Navy Revolvers to come to market in decades, these revolvers are enhances by their presentation to one of the Civil War’s most capable generals, killed in action near Atlanta in 1864. A centerpiece of the William M. Locke Collection for decades, this cased presentation has a long history of admiration into the 21st century. While this cataloger has been unable to turn up any definitive personal biographical data on the presenters; O.N. Cutler and W.C. Wagley, obviously deep personal friends of General McPherson, the general’s distinguished military career and his brave death while riding to his troops in battle is legendary. James Birdseye McPherson was born November 14, 1828 near Clyde, Ohio and entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1849. He graduated in 1853 first in his class along with his roommate, John Bell Hood, who later would take command of the Confederate forces McPherson was opposing five days before the time of this death. McPherson was stationed in San Francisco at the outbreak of the war. He requested and received an appointment in the Corps of Engineers. He left San Francisco on August 1, 1861, bound for Washington. Arriving in New York he was notified to report to Boston with a commission as Captain. In November of 1861, he wrote General Henry Halleck in St. Louis requesting a transfer to his command. McPherson then joined his staff as aide-de-camp and assistant chief engineer. McPherson’s career rise in the Union Army was due to his excellent skills and fine reputation as an officer. When reporting for duty in St. Louis, he was immediately promoted to Lt. Colonel. He was assigned as the Chief Engineer to General U.S. Grant and was responsible for selecting the deployment positions for Grant’s troops for their attaches on Fort Donelson and Fort Henry. Following the Battle of Shiloh, in May of 1862 he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers. On the 8th of October, 1862 he was, once again, promoted to Major General of Volunteers. In December 1862, the Army of the Tennessee was divided into five corps; 13th Corps under McClernand, 14th Corps under Thomas, the 15th Corps under Sherman, the 16th Corps under Hurlburt,and the 17th Corps was to be commanded by McPherson. On March 12, 1864, he was given the command of the Army of the Tennessee replacing General William Tecumseh Sherman as its commander. On May 5, 1864, Sherman began his march to Atlanta with McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee as the right wing of his army. McPherson, from his engineering studies of the area, knew that North Georgia was rough terrain and difficult ground for the movement of troops. Bare, perpendicular surfaces, such as Rocky Face Ridge, and other mountain sides were steeply sloping, with dense woods and undergrowth. Artillery and supply wagons would be able to move only through passes and gaps in the mountains. General Thomas, with his Army of the Cumberland, and Schofield with his Army of the Ohio were to advance to Dalton, Georgia and McPherson was to proceed to Resaca via Snake Creek Gap. Sherman’s plan was to force Confederate General Joseph Johnston out of his stronghold at Dalton while McPherson was to move south on his west flank and attack the railroad in Johnston’s rear. Johnston then would move south to avoid this danger and thus be caught between McPherson’s forces in the south, and Thomas and Schofield’s forces to the north. Thomas knew McPherson’s 24,000 men were too few for him to successfully carry out Sherman’s plan and asked to advance them on Resaca to give McPherson a larger force, but permission to do so was denied. At Resaca, McPherson learned that Johnston had cut a road through the woods and was marching his 60,000 troops down upon McPherson’s 24,000 men. McPherson knew that the speed with which his movements could be made was his only hope of success. He ordered the 15th Army Corps to attach Resaca at once. Troop movements were extremely slow and it was reported that the enemy had more troops outside of their defensive works than he had in his division. For this failure to trap Johnston, Sherman blamed McPherson for being too cautious. It is more likely, however, that Sherman’s laborious strategy against Johnston was to blame. As the confederate forces moved southward, McPherson’s troops followed vigorously, attacking them at Calhoun and repeatedly attacking them until they reached Kingston, where he was forced to halt due to lack of supplies. He resumed his march up on being re-supplied, and attacked the enemy again. Sherman sent order for McPherson to attack the enemy at Dallas, but by the time the courier arrived with this order, McPherson had already driven the Confederates through Dallas and a mile beyond. Every time Sherman moved, Joe Johnston met him with checking movements, Johnston faced Sherman step by step until they confronted each other at Kennesaw Mountain. The battle there lasted for nearly a month with disastrous results for the Union Army. On the 27th of June, Sherman made a massive attack on Kennesaw with all his army. McPherson’s troops went directly up the mountain and were met with tremendous fire from the Rebel breastworks. The assault failed. On July 2nd, McPherson tried a flanking movement on Johnston’s right, but Johnston discovered the movement and fell back, allowing McPherson to occupy Marietta. From the beginning of the campaign, Johnston and McPherson had anticipated each others movements and craftily circumventing them, each playing the part of a cunning adversary. On the 17th of July, Confederate President Jefferson Davis replaced General Johnston with McPherson’s old West Point roommate, John Bell Hood. Hood’s first engagement against Union troops as commander was north of Atlanta at Peachtree Creek. On the twentieth, Hood was defeated and moved his forces into Atlanta. Meanwhile, McPherson advanced from Decatur meeting little opposition and captured the outer earthworks guarding Atlanta and held the high ground on Bald Hill overlooking the city. That night, Hood sent General Hardee with four divisions south to circumvent McPherson’s forces. On the 22 of July, Sherman felt due to the lack of enemy in front of him, the Hood had evacuated Atlanta, and ordered an advance, but McPherson knew his old roommate and knew he wouldn’t give up Atlanta without a strong fight. If Atlanta was absent a large concentrations of enemy troops, McPherson believed, and rightly so, that Hood planned to attach the Union rear and side. McPherson was discussing his strategy with Sherman at his headquarters, when, suddenly they heard a large concentration of gunfire from the direction of Decatur. Hardee had, apparently, begun his attach. McPherson jumped on his horse and sped towards his troops where he found General Grenville Dodge’s Corps struggling against a fierce assault. After giving orders to Dodge, he followed a line of the 16th Corps towards the 17th Corps, traveling only with his orderly. Entering the wood that separated the two corps, he had traveled only about one hundred fifty yards when a cry of “Halt!” rang out. He stopped for an instant and saw a line of gray skirmishers, wheeled his horse, raised his hat, and made a quick dash to his right. The skirmishers let go with a volley. McPherson staggered in the saddle for a short distance and then fell mortally wounded to the ground. McPherson was loved by his troops, his commander, and by those who knew him. He was planning to get married to his fiancee Emily Hoffman when he could get a furlough. Confederate General John Bell Hood wrote: I will record the death of my classmate and boyhood friend, General James B. McPherson, the announcement of which caused me sincere sorrow. Since we had graduated in 1853, and had each been ordered off on duty in different directions, it has not been our fortune to meet. Neither the years nor the difference of sentiment that had led us to range ourselves on opposite sides in the war has lessened my friendship; indeed the attachment formed in early youth was strengthened by my admiration and gratitude for his conduct toward out people in the vicinity of Vickburg. His considerate and kind treatment of them stood in bright contract to the course pursued by many Federal officers. Sherman in his official report of the death of McPherson, said in part: The country generally will realize that we have lost not only an able military leader, but a man who had he survived, was qualified to heal the national strife which has been raised by designing and ambitious men.” Accompanied by a reprint of a studio photograph of Maj. Gen. McPherson along with his orig signature and an orig small hand written letter signed by Maj. Gen. McPherson. These three items are beautifully framed with blue matting that has gold lining in an extraordinary antique deep walnut frame with gold & black accents. Also accompanied by two CDV’s of Maj. Gen. McPherson with small Plexiglas stands. In addition there are two small medals, one being a gold McPherson Medal of Honor presented to Col. F.A. Starring on July 4, 1863 at the siege of Vicksburg. The other medal is a small 5-pointed gold star suspended from a red ribbon with a gold ribbon pinback at the top. The gold ribbon is engraved “1ST BRIG” on the left end and “1st DIV.” on the right end with a small ribbon in the center engraved “ELLSWORTH’S”. The star is engraved “US / ZOUAVE / CADET” on the points with a shield in the center inscribed on the top “CHAMPION” with a lion’s head in the center with “17” stamped into its forehead. Obverse of this star is engraved “PRESENTED TO COL. F.A. STARRING BY CAPT. D. BRAND / CHICAGO ZOUAVES”. This medal is attached to a small buff colored envelope with the inscription in period ink script “Ellsworths own badge, 1st Chicago Zouaves – worn by him, presented me by his successor Capt. Brand, and worn by me as Div Badge 17th Corps at Vicksburg and many fights.” No immediate connection between Col. Ellsworth and Col. Starring could immediately be learned. Also included is a small oxidized silver pin, porbably a Corps badge of some sort. Additionally accompanying are two copies of the Aug. 13, 1864 Harper’s Weekly with an illustration captioned “THE LATE MAJOR-GENERAL JAMES B. MCPHERSON”. On pp. 517-518 of this broadside is a brief narrative of Gen. McPherson’s career and relates his close ties to Gen. Grant. Also accompanying are a large bronze Colt Collectors Association Best of Show Award which is the rampant Colt trademark and an NRA Silver Medal #17 in its presentation case. Colt bronze is approx. 12 ” high x 10″ wide on an 8″ round walnut base. Finally accompanying is a modern reproduction 31-star American flag. As regards the Ellsworth Medal, it apparently relates to Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth who at age 22 in 1859 formed the Corps of United States Zouave Cadets which later became the Chicago Zouaves. He was born in 1837 and was killed May 24, 1861 in Alexandria, VA, two days after Virginia had seceded, becoming the first conspicuous casualty of the war. The June 8, 1861 edition of Harper’s Weekly carried an illustration of “The Late Col. Ellsworth”, from a photograph by Brady along with a narrative of his demise. These revolvers are pictured in color on pp. 18-19 with caption on pp. 33 & 147 in THE WM M. LOCKE COLLECTION, by Sellers. In Mr. Locke’s caption for these revolvers he states that “the W.C. Wagley who presented these guns was purchasing agent for McPherson’s Army.” Given Mr. Locke’s color photography and lengthy caption for this set indicates the high regard in which he held them. These revolvers are pictured in conjunction with an identically cased pair of Colt Model 1862 Police revolvers that are also pictured later in the book, also with a lengthy caption. The last two sentences of that caption for the Model 1862 revolvers reads “This casing and engraving is identical to that found on the McPHerson Navies. Originally in the McMurdo Silver Collection and follow the same line of acquisition: F. Theodore Dexter to Leaonard A. Busby to William Locke”. This set is also pictured in full color on pp. 58-60 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; William M. Locke Collection; F. Theodore Dexter; Leonard A. Busby. CONDITION: Revolvers are extraordinarily fine, remaining new & unfired and retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish with glossy bright blue and brilliant case colors. Both revolvers have slight worn spots on their backstraps and slight wear at the heels, probably from the case. Screws retain all of their bright fire blue. Grips have a few age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory color. Accessories are equally new. Case has a repaired crack at back edge of lid with usual storage & handling marks in the varnish and a few light gouges in lid and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with a large rectangle of unfaded burgundy velvet inside lid, apparently from a sign or document being placed in that position while it was on display for many years. Lining is also moderately soiled with moderate wear. Photographs, medals and other accompanying items are fine. 4-36515 JR156 (875,000-1,100,000)

EXTRAORDINARY & SPECTACULAR CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVERS THAT ALMOST CERTAINLY BELONGED TO MAJ. GEN. JAMES B. MCPHERSON. SN 15859 & 15860. Cal. 36. Extraordinary cased pair that are engraved almost exactly like the cased pair of 1861 Colt Navys inscribed to Gen. McPherson being sold elsewhere in this auction. Not only is the engraving nearly identical, the casing, with slight changes in confirmation, is also identical, even to the color and French fitting. Unfortunately neither the revolvers nor the casing are inscribed. That these revolvers probably belonged to Gen. McPherson is supported by the fact that they were part of the fabulous William M. Locke Collection and are pictured in color adjacent to the 1861’s mentioned above. This set, like the 1861’s, is accorded a lengthy caption in the Locke Collection book, following the caption for the 1861’s. The last sentence of this caption reads “Originally in the McMurdo Silver Collection and follow the same line of acquisition: F. Theodore Dexter to Leonard A. Busby to William Locke.” Given that these two sets of Colts are nearly identically engraved and identically cased and have followed the same trail of ownership through the decades leaves little doubt that they were also a presentation to Gen. McPherson. In a telephone conversation with noted Colt authority, collector and dealer Bob Berryman, he disclosed his recollection as to the origin of these revolvers. He recalled that they first came to light in the McMurdo Silver Collection and he believes they went directly to the William Locke Collection where they were reunited with General McPherson’s cased 1861 Navys. He recalls he purchased them from the Locke collection and sold them to Johny Bassett and later purchased them back from Mr. Bassett. He then sold them to Warren Anderson and they were sold by Butterfield’s Auction company in the 1990s to Doctor Joseph Murphy. Revolvers are described as having 6-1/2″ rnd bbls, pin front sights, small letter 1-line address and with “COLTS PATENT” on left front side of the frame. Left rear web of the trigger guard is marked with the caliber. They are fitted with silver-plated trigger guards & backstraps containing wonderful smooth ivory 1-pc grips. The serial numbers in the four locations on bottoms of the revolvers are all accompanied by a small “I”, indicating factory ivory grips. Engraving from the hand of the master himself, Gustave Young, consists of full coverage on the frames of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background which extend over the bbl lug & bbl and terminate on top, forward of the address. There are matching patterns around the muzzles and on the rammer pivots. Hammers are deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns fully down the sides and feather patterns on the sides of the spurs with hand-cut checkering. Tops of the backstraps have atypical fan patterns for Mr. Young’s engraving with mirror image foliate patterns at the top of the backstrap ears & frames. Backstraps have foliate arabesque patterns at the tops & heels, on the buttstraps & trigger guards with a large empty presentation area on each backstrap. Cylinders are, unusually, engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and fully around the circumference of the rebated areas. While these revolvers were undoubtedly engraved by Gustave Young himself, at the same time, for the same casing, they are not identically engraved. Number “15859” has a scroll terminating in a flower on the left side while on “15860” that same position has a bird’s head. Number “15859” has a dog’s head on the left recoil shield and a lady’s head on the left side of the bbl lug. Number “15860” has a flower blossom and a dog’s head in those areas respectively. The two frames have mirror image engraving on the right sides of the frames with number “15860” having a bird’s head on the right side of the bbl lug and the other no image. The same style of dissimilar patterns were observed on the previously mentioned pair of Model 1861’s. Accompanied by their orig mahogany casing with empty cut corner, rectangular brass plate in the lid and a mortised brass lock in the front with brass escutcheon. Case is burgundy velvet lined and French fitted in the bottom for the two revolvers, two blued 2-cavity molds with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutters and marked on the right side “36B”. Also contains a Dixon bag flask, two L-shaped nipple wrenches and two sealed paper-wrapped tins of Eley’s caps and a packet of Colt’s combustible cartridges. This fantastic set appears in two illustrations in full color on p. 61 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. As previously mentioned they also appear in color on p. 18 of The Wm M. Locke Collection, Sellers and on p. 159 of the same book. That this set was given such extra attention by Mr. Locke is a testament to his highest regard for them. Clearly the finest cased set of engraved Colt Police Revolvers to come to market in decades, these revolvers are enhances by their presentation to one of the Civil War’s most capable generals, killed in action near Atlanta in 1864. A centerpiece of the William M. Locke Collection for decades, this cased presentation has a long history of admiration into the 21st century. While this cataloger has been unable to turn up any definitive personal biographical data on the presenters; O.N. Cutler and W.C. Wagley, obviously deep personal friends of General McPherson, the general’s distinguished military career and his brave death while riding to his troops in battle is legendary. James Birdseye McPherson was born November 14, 1828 near Clyde, Ohio and entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1849. He graduated in 1853 first in his class along with his roommate, John Bell Hood, who later would take command of the Confederate forces McPherson was opposing five days before the time of this death. McPherson was stationed in San Francisco at the outbreak of the war. He requested and received an appointment in the Corps of Engineers. He left San Francisco on August 1, 1861, bound for Washington. Arriving in New York he was notified to report to Boston with a commission as Captain. In November of 1861, he wrote General Henry Halleck in St. Louis requesting a transfer to his command. McPherson then joined his staff as aide-de-camp and assistant chief engineer. McPherson’s career rise in the Union Army was due to his excellent skills and fine reputation as an officer. When reporting for duty in St. Louis, he was immediately promoted to Lt. Colonel. He was assigned as the Chief Engineer to General U.S. Grant and was responsible for selecting the deployment positions for Grant’s troops for their attaches on Fort Donelson and Fort Henry. Following the Battle of Shiloh, in May of 1862 he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers. On the 8th of October, 1862 he was, once again, promoted to Major General of Volunteers. In December 1862, the Army of the Tennessee was divided into five corps; 13th Corps under McClernand, 14th Corps under Thomas, the 15th Corps under Sherman, the 16th Corps under Hurlburt,and the 17th Corps was to be commanded by McPherson. On March 12, 1864, he was given the command of the Army of the Tennessee replacing General William Tecumseh Sherman as its commander. On May 5, 1864, Sherman began his march to Atlanta with McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee as the right wing of his army. McPherson, from his engineering studies of the area, knew that North Georgia was rough terrain and difficult ground for the movement of troops. Bare, perpendicular surfaces, such as Rocky Face Ridge, and other mountain sides were steeply sloping, with dense woods and undergrowth. Artillery and supply wagons would be able to move only through passes and gaps in the mountains. General Thomas, with his Army of the Cumberland, and Schofield with his Army of the Ohio were to advance to Dalton, Georgia and McPherson was to proceed to Resaca via Snake Creek Gap. Sherman’s plan was to force Confederate General Joseph Johnston out of his stronghold at Dalton while McPherson was to move south on his west flank and attack the railroad in Johnston’s rear. Johnston then would move south to avoid this danger and thus be caught between McPherson’s forces in the south, and Thomas and Schofield’s forces to the north. Thomas knew McPherson’s 24,000 men were too few for him to successfully carry out Sherman’s plan and asked to advance them on Resaca to give McPherson a larger force, but permission to do so was denied. At Resaca, McPherson learned that Johnston had cut a road through the woods and was marching his 60,000 troops down upon McPherson’s 24,000 men. McPherson knew that the speed with which his movements could be made was his only hope of success. He ordered the 15th Army Corps to attach Resaca at once. Troop movements were extremely slow and it was reported that the enemy had more troops outside of their defensive works than he had in his division. For this failure to trap Johnston, Sherman blamed McPherson for being too cautious. It is more likely, however, that Sherman’s laborious strategy against Johnston was to blame. As the confederate forces moved southward, McPherson’s troops followed vigorously, attacking them at Calhoun and repeatedly attacking them until they reached Kingston, where he was forced to halt due to lack of supplies. He resumed his march up on being re-supplied, and attacked the enemy again. Sherman sent order for McPherson to attack the enemy at Dallas, but by the time the courier arrived with this order, McPherson had already driven the Confederates through Dallas and a mile beyond. Every time Sherman moved, Joe Johnston met him with checking movements, Johnston faced Sherman step by step until they confronted each other at Kennesaw Mountain. The battle there lasted for nearly a month with disastrous results for the Union Army. On the 27th of June, Sherman made a massive attack on Kennesaw with all his army. McPherson’s troops went directly up the mountain and were met with tremendous fire from the Rebel breastworks. The assault failed. On July 2nd, McPherson tried a flanking movement on Johnston’s right, but Johnston discovered the movement and fell back, allowing McPherson to occupy Marietta. From the beginning of the campaign, Johnston and McPherson had anticipated each others movements and craftily circumventing them, each playing the part of a cunning adversary. On the 17th of July, Confederate President Jefferson Davis replaced General Johnston with McPherson’s old West Point roommate, John Bell Hood. Hood’s first engagement against Union troops as commander was north of Atlanta at Peachtree Creek. On the twentieth, Hood was defeated and moved his forces into Atlanta. Meanwhile, McPherson advanced from Decatur meeting little opposition and captured the outer earthworks guarding Atlanta and held the high ground on Bald Hill overlooking the city. That night, Hood sent General Hardee with four divisions south to circumvent McPherson’s forces. On the 22 of July, Sherman felt due to the lack of enemy in front of him, the Hood had evacuated Atlanta, and ordered an advance, but McPherson knew his old roommate and knew he wouldn’t give up Atlanta without a strong fight. If Atlanta was absent a large concentrations of enemy troops, McPherson believed, and rightly so, that Hood planned to attach the Union rear and side. McPherson was discussing his strategy with Sherman at his headquarters, when, suddenly they heard a large concentration of gunfire from the direction of Decatur. Hardee had, apparently, begun his attach. McPherson jumped on his horse and sped towards his troops where he found General Grenville Dodge’s Corps struggling against a fierce assault. After giving orders to Dodge, he followed a line of the 16th Corps towards the 17th Corps, traveling only with his orderly. Entering the wood that separated the two corps, he had traveled only about one hundred fifty yards when a cry of “Halt!” rang out. He stopped for an instant and saw a line of gray skirmishers, wheeled his horse, raised his hat, and made a quick dash to his right. The skirmishers let go with a volley. McPherson staggered in the saddle for a short distance and then fell mortally wounded to the ground. McPherson was loved by his troops, his commander, and by those who knew him. He was planning to get married to his fiancee Emily Hoffman when he could get a furlough. Confederate General John Bell Hood wrote: I will record the death of my classmate and boyhood friend, General James B. McPherson, the announcement of which caused me sincere sorrow. Since we had graduated in 1853, and had each been ordered off on duty in different directions, it has not been our fortune to meet. Neither the years nor the difference of sentiment that had led us to range ourselves on opposite sides in the war has lessened my friendship; indeed the attachment formed in early youth was strengthened by my admiration and gratitude for his conduct toward out people in the vicinity of Vickburg. His considerate and kind treatment of them stood in bright contract to the course pursued by many Federal officers. Sherman in his official report of the death of McPherson, said in part: The country generally will realize that we have lost not only an able military leader, but a man who had he survived, was qualified to heal the national strife which has been raised by designing and ambitious men.” PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; F. Theodore Dexter; Leonard A. Busby; William M. Locke Collection; Bob Berryman; Johny Bassett; Warren Anderson. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching. Overall both revolvers retain about all of their orig factory finish with glossy blue and brilliant case colors. Number “15859” has some slight flaking on the cylinder and #15860 has about 20% flaking on the bbl with some slight flaking on the cylinder. Both retain virtually all of their orig silver on the grip frame with spectacular crisp ivory grips that retain a mellow warm ivory color. Neither revolver appears to have been fired. Casing is sound with a couple of grain checks in the bottom and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light to moderate soil and is completely sound with light wear. Molds & flask appear to be unused retaining virtually all of their orig factory finish. Other accessories are equally fine. Altogether an extraordinary set that stands alone as one of the finest cased pairs of ’62 Police revolvers extant. Combined with the McPherson ’61 Navys would make an extraordinary addition to anyone’s collection or to a museum exhibit. 4-36494 JR157 (250,000-450,000)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Correction to printed catalog: Cylinder scene photo shown does not go with this gun (SN 187300). Cylinder scene photo shown goes with Lot 2146 (SN 6293)

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 187300. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, orig front sight and 1-line address. Left side of the frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and it has brass trigger guard with iron back strap containing a highly figured, deluxe, varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Left rear web of the trigger guard is marked with the caliber and it has all fire-blued screws. SN in all four locations on bottom of the revolver are accompanied by an “E” signifying factory engraving. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with open foliate & arabesque patterns on frame & recoil shields which extends over bbl lug and up over the bbl terminating at the forward end of the bbl address. Hammer is engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose with foliate arabesque patterns down the sides. Top of the back strap has Nimschke’s fan pattern with wavy border and chip & dot border down the back strap & butt strap. Trigger guard is engraved to match. Cylinder has the usual Ormsby Naval battle scene with chip & dot border. Accompanied by an orig Colt green velvet lined, mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for revolver, a dbl sided Army size angle spout flask and a presentation quality silver plated 2-cavity bullet mold with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter marked on right side “44H” and a small “A” inspector initial. Also accompanied by a sealed, paper wrapped 250-count tin of Eley’s caps, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a sealed packed of Sage combustible cartridges. Right rear compartment contains lead balls. Few of these fine revolvers were engraved, plated & cased as is this one with most such presentation quality pieces having been produced during the Civil War. This revolver was made toward the end of production during the period of the great Manifest Destiny westward expansion and undoubtedly was ordered by, or as a presentation to, someone of importance or high status. While it has been handled & “played with” to some extent it appears to remain unfired. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with strong bright nickel that has only a few minor dull spots. Trigger guard has some minor flaking on left side of trigger bow, otherwise grip frame matches condition of rest of revolver. Grip has a few minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Case is extremely fine with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is very lightly faded in bottom, strong in lid with minor soil and very light damage from front sight. Flask has a couple of minor dents, otherwise is sound and retains about 92-93% orig finish on body with traces of gold wash on collar & spout with strong gold on thumb piece & top. Mold retains virtually all of its fine silver plating. Cap tin & cartridge box are fine. A truly exceptional set in exceptional condition. 4-36508 JR141 (90,000-150,000)

EXTRAORDINARY CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVERS PRESENTED TO KING VITTORIO EMMANUELE II OF ITALY. SN 11790 & 11850. Cal. 44. Extremely rare all blue finish on both revolvers with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbls, German silver front sights, 1-line New York addresses, one with brackets and one with dashes, with hand-engraved “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side of frames. They have brass trigger guards & backstraps containing spectacular 1-pc ivory grips with usual vertical rammer latches. Frames & bbl lugs have full coverage donut scroll foliate arabesque pattern engraving with deluxe engraved hammers having a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer noses. Number “11790” has an unusual “S” or “8” shape on each side of hammer nose. Number “11790” also has the Coat of Arms of the United States in the form of an American shield on the trigger bow while number “11850” has an oval Coat of Arms divided into four equal sections with a star in the upper left corner with other unknown markings in the other three sections. Backstraps have elaborate fan & feather patterns at tops with engraved shoulders and nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the backstraps & buttstraps. They have usual 6-shot cylinders with rolled Ranger/Indian fight scenes with #11850 having six crisp safety pins and #11790 having five of the six safety pins crisp. These revolvers were presented by Sanuel Colt probably in an effort to promote sales as was his wont to do throughout his career. Accompanied by their orig, spectacular, feather & flame grain walnut casing with gold-washed brass trim and brass wire inlay in the lid with an empty gold-washed shield in the center. Interior is green velvet lined and French fitted in the bottom for the two revolvers, a fine dbl-sided “COLTS PATENT” Dragoon flask with angle spout and rnd hanger wires high on sides. Also included in a brass 2-cavity bullet mold with bright steel “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspector initials on right side. In addition there is a rosewood mallet and a rosewood & brass tipped cleaning rod. Each corner has a covered compartment, two of which are empty, with one containing a quantity of lead balls and the other an unusual tinned container of Eley Bros. caps and an NRA Silver Medal #438. Additionally accompanied by the NRA certificate for this medal awarding it to these revolvers. This wonderful pair of revolvers is pictured on two full pages in full color, pp. 26-27 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. Vittorio (Victor) Emmanuele II was born March 1820, the son of the King of Piedmont Savoy & Sardinia, and replaced his father in July 1849 when his father abdicated the throne after a humiliating military defeat by the Austrians which cost his kingdom several territories. King Emmanuele spent the next twelve years fighting the Austrians, sometimes in alliance with the French & Prussians and in March of 1861 was successful in uniting the entirety of Italy & Sicily and regaining the territories lost in 1849. On March 17, 1861 he was crowned King of Italy and reigned until his death in January 1878. He fathered numerous children by two wives and several mistresses and one of his sons, Umberto, succeeded him upon his death. Given the tumultuous conditions under which King Emmanuele ascended to the throne, it is understandable that Samuel Colt would solicit business from the Italians correctly thinking that a continuation of war was eminent. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; King Vittorio Emmanuele II of Italy; King Umberto of Italy; Dr. J. Rimini, Ambassador to Italy from Uruguay. CONDITION: Revolvers are very fine to extremely fine. They retain strong orig blue especially on frames & bbl lugs. #11850 retains strong bright blue on rnd portion of bbl with some slight thinning and retains about 50% thin orig blue having been lightly cleaned. Cyl markings are strong and overall retains about 85% Ranger/Indian fight scene. #11790 retains about 50% orig blue flaked to a medium patina and retains about 80% thinning orig blue on cyl with strong clear markings and about 95% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Both retain virtually all of their orig silver plating on trigger guards & backstraps with both grips sound & crisp with mellow ivory color. Both rammers & hammers retain strong orig case colors. Case has some minor veneer cracks at each end of the lid, otherwise is completely sound with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Orig green velvet covering on bottom is completely intact showing moderate wear and some fraying at edges. Interior is lightly faded in lid and moderately faded in bottom with light soil and some minor chemical spotting. Flask retains about 85% strong orig finish. Mold is crisp & clean with a couple of very minor dents on bottom. Other accessories are very fine to extremely fine. 4-36512 JR154 (400,000-600,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Description reads: Accompanied by “its” original black leatherette covered factory casing….Description should read: Accompanied by “an” original black leatherette covered factory casing….

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE PANEL SCENE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION & THE EARLIEST KNOWN FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 8926. Cal. 45 Colt. One of the earliest known factory engraved Colts and the earliest known factory engraved SAA and part of the Philadelphia International Exposition of 1876 (World’s Fair). This single action along with several others were the central part of the Colt exhibit for this expo and were later loaned to the Henry Folsom Company of St. Louis. In Oct. 1877 they were returned to Colt on a Folsom Billhead invoice which lists them individually by serial number with their values, this revolver being the most expensive item on the inventory at $46.60. In a previous Julia Auction we sold Colt Single Action Army revolver SN 8928, known as the 1876 Centennial Exhibition Colt, and reported it as the earliest known but now this revolver has surfaced and being two numbers earlier is now the earliest known factory engraved single action. There are three others from this expo, numbers 8925, 8927 and 8930 which are as of this writing, unaccounted for. They are listed on the Folsom inventory and have lesser values. This fantastic revolver is described as having nickel finish, a 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, script 1-line address with brackets at each end and 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame. Mounted with replacement 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved ox head on the right side. It has full coverage extraordinary engraving by Herman Ulrich, although other scholars have contributed the work to Cuno Helfricht. It is the contention of this cataloger that it is by Herman Ulrich as there is no comparable known work by Mr. Helfricht and there is an engraved Colt Lightning rifle in a museum in Canada that is signed “Herman Ulrich” and is similarly engraved. The engraving consists of extraordinarily fine intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with a very fine shaded background. Left side of frame has a wonderfully detailed panel of a nude huntress on a rearing horse about to spear a charging tiger or lioness. Right side of frame has a nude man on a rearing horse holding a large club in his hand, attacking a male lion. Top of the back strap is engraved with the oval vignette of a partially nude Diana the Huntress and the trigger bow has the vignette of a medieval soldier carrying a sword & spear. The cylinder has full coverage engraving to match with a variety of patterns and panels around the cylinder stop notches & approaches with extremely fine punch dot background. Top strap is engraved with matching foliate arabesque patterns with shaded & punch dot backgrounds. Hammer has complete, full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the sides with a diamond & dot pattern completely around the rear edge and a long, hand-checkered panel on the spur. Bbl has matching foliate arabesque pattern engraving with shaded background which wraps over the top of the bbl and extends to around the front sight. Ejector rod housing is equally beautifully engraved on outer radius and in the top gullet. Edge of the ejector rod head is also engraved. Even the sides of the trigger bow are engraved in a dbl chip border pattern. All the screws and base pin are fire-blued. Undoubtedly the single finest factory engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver ever produced. Accompanied by its orig black leatherette covered factory casing with red & white silk lining with red & white braided cord borders. Bottom of the case is recessed for the revolver and the left front corner has a silk-covered cartridge block for 50 cartridges. Interior of the lid has a diagonal red & white ribbon that is gold-embossed “COLT’S ARMY, 45”. The right end of the case has a nickel plated L-shaped screwdriver. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found. It lists 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, ivory stocks, factory engraved and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on Aug. 28, 1884 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, appears to be unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with slightly faded fire blue on some of screws. Grip is also like new and retains a fine mellow ivory color. Case is extremely fine on exterior with a worn bottom. Interior has light water stains in lid and moderate wear to silk lining in bottom. Altogether a most extraordinary set. 4-36511 JR158 (250,000-450,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. SN 90140. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, rare dovetail front sight with 1-line London address. Left side of frame has hand engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a pillow shape. It has silver plated iron trigger guard & back strap containing a highly figured, deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip with piano varnish finish. Frame is 4-screw type, cut for shoulder stock with flathead hammer screw & extended stock screws. Cylinder alone is British proofed. Revolver is fantastically engraved by Gustave Young in his deluxe coverage of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Mr. Young has incorporated a dog’s head into one of the scrolls on the left side of the bbl lug and several other scrolls terminate in flower blossoms. Rammer pivot has full coverage matching patterns on the sides and hammer nose has a wolf’s head on each side with foliate arabesque patterns down the sides. Top of the back strap has Mr. Young’s fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns at the top & heel, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder has the Ormsby Naval battle scene. All screws are fire-blued. Accompanied by its orig English mahogany casing with gold plated brass bull’s eye concealed handle in the lid, gold washed corner reinforcements and latches. It has a mortised lock in the front, missing its escutcheon and has very deep dust seals around the bottom. Interior is fantastically lined in green velvet with gold embossed foliate patterns inside the lid with other embossed patterns. Bottom is compartmented, American-style, for the revolver, a matching deluxe, highly figured, uncheckered buttstock with silver plated Gustave Young engraved yoke & buttplate, SN 90138. Also accompanied by a Dixon bag flask with silver plated collar, top & spout, a rare silver plated 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, two 500-count lacquered tins of Eley’s caps, a packet of Colt’s combustible cartridges, an orig blued steel cleaning rod, three spare nipples, a spare orig hammer spring and a spare orig trigger/lockbolt spring. Also accompanied by a National Rifle Association Silver Medal #102. Compartment lid covers have gold plated buttons with gold embossed borders. This set is pictured in full color on pp. 42-45 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. According to the caption to the referenced Photos, S/N 90137 is fitted & engraved identically giving ‘rise” to the likelihood that the stocks were simply mixed up at the time of engraving or that one owner had both sets and allowed the mix up. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including wedge & cyl. Grip was not checked. Bbl retains 97-98% glossy orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a spot on right side of muzzle. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their orig bright case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig bright case colors. Cylinder is flaked, not worn, with about 15% glossy blue remaining and balance a light to medium patina. Overall retains about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins crisp. Trigger guard & back strap retain virtually all of their strong orig silver plating. Grip shows wear from the stock yoke, otherwise is crisp with a few minor nicks & slight wear on right side and otherwise retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some fine pitting just in front of the forcing cone. Stock has a few very minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Yoke retains about 90% orig silver with virtually all of wear on right side from case. Buttplate retains all of its orig silver. Mold retains about all of its orig silver with some fine pimpling. Flask has one dent on one side, otherwise is near perfect with bright fire blue on spring & strong silver plating. Cap boxes are crisp. Case is extremely fine with one crack in lid & a couple of grain checks in bottom and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Lining is extremely fine, strong & bright in lid with a couple of minor wear spots, lightly faded & lightly soiled in bottom with one open divider joint. Altogether an extraordinary set suitable for the highest level of collector. 4-36497 JR137 (250,000-450,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE & PROBABLY THE SINGLE FINEST CASED ENGRAVED COLT THUER CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER EXTANT. SN 185326/IE. Cal. 44. Extraordinary Colt with 8″ rnd bbl, orig front sight and 1-line address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of the frame in an unusual pattern. “COLTS” is in an arc above “PATENT” and is hand stamped, not engraved. Trigger guard is brass with steel back strap which is mounted with a 1-pc ivory grip that is spectacularly raise-carved on both sides with the family crest of Don Jose Laureano Sanz on left side over the script initials “JLS”. Right side has large raised intertwined initials “JLS”. Both sides have fine shaded backgrounds. Grip is of one solid piece of ivory. SN on four locations on the bottom of the revolver are all accompanied by the initials “I.E.”, indicating factory ivory and engraved. Revolver is full silver plated with gold washed cylinder, conversion ring & hammer, as installed on the revolver. The accompanying, matching numbered, percussion cylinder is also gold washed. Frame has full coverage, extraordinarily fine, intertwined leaf & vine pattern engraving with very fine punch dot background in Gustave Young’s finest hand, undoubtedly by the master himself. Engraving extends over recoil shields onto the bbl lug and up the bbl terminating at the end of the bbl address with matching fine patterns around the front sight. Rammer handle is checkered with a fine chip & dot border with hand checkered rammer latch. Rammer pivot is engraved to match and the rammer itself is gold washed. Hammer is engraved in great detail with a wolf’s head on each side with matching leaf & vine patterns down each lower side and extend onto the sides of the hammer spur. Top edge of hammer is elaborately engraved with hand checkered spur. Back strap is engraved to match as are the butt strap & trigger guard. Both cylinders have hand engraved Ormsby Naval battle scene with wonderful foliate arabesque patterns in the rebated areas. Percussion cylinder retains all six of its safety pins. This revolver is without peer and certainly one of Mr. Young’s finest works. Accompanied by its orig, extraordinary, Brazilian rosewood casing with silver plated brass appointments and swinging latches on front with a mortised silver plated lock that has a rectangular escutcheon. Top center of lid has a scalloped rectangular plate engraved “JLS” surrounded by foliate & floral engraved patterns. Interior is purple velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, two orig empty boxes for Colt’s 44 Thuer cartridges, one box body is green and the other Kraft colored with both having identical orange labels orange with black lettering. Front center compartment contains a spectacular Army-sized, “COLTS PATENT”, sgl-sided flask with angle spout and silver plated top, thumb pad & spout. Front center compartment contains a presentation quality, high polish blue, 2-cavity mold with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter and marked on right side “44H”. Additionally accompanied by a fine tin of Eley’s caps with orange label and a sealed lacquered tin of Goldmarks percussion caps. Right rear corner compartment contains an L-shaped nipple wrench with high polish blue and a set of high polish blue Thuer cartridge reloading tools. Left front corner compartment contains two spare blued trigger/lockbolt screws and six orig spare nipples. Altogether an extraordinary orig, unused, royalty quality presentation set. Additionally accompanied by an article from The Texas Gun Collectors Association magazine by Dr. James T. Brown regarding the Phillip R. Phillips Firearms Collection at the Woolaroc Museum in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This article shows this exact set with the caption “Presented to Gov. of Puerto Rico by the People of Puerto Rico”. Apparently this set was in the Phillips Collection at one time and displayed in the Woolaroc Museum. Additionally accompanied by a copy of the April 1997 issue of Man at Arms magazine which features this set on the cover and is photographed in the article which is titled “Post Civil War .44 Caliber Conversions” by Val Christian. Pages 16&17 feature this revolver in its case in full color, as found with the exception of the two cartridge boxes. The caption to that photograph directs the reader to p. 5 which briefly describes this set as “considered to be one of engraver Gustave Young’s finest achievements”. And finally accompanied by four caliber 44 Thuer cartridges, three with lead bullets and one with a wooden shot sabot plus six 44 caliber lead bullets. Don Jose Laureano Sanz (1822-1898) was the Marquis de San Juan and Governor General of Puerto Rico in the late 1860’s early 1870’s period, about the time that this set was created. Don Jose was credited with establishing the 1st Battalion of the Institute of Volunteers of Puerto Rico, which amounts to the Puerto Rican National Guard. There is substantial other information about Don Laureano Sanz available on the internet, however it is in Spanish and time constraints prevent detailed translation. This rare, one of a kind and the finest example of Gustave Young’s greatest works, was discovered in the 1940’s by renowned Colt historian & author James E. Serven. It has appeared in numerous publications over the years as follows: Samuel Colt Presents; The Antique Arms Annual; The Book of Colt Engraving; Colt Engraving; The Colt Heritage; Colt An American Legend, all by Wilson; Colt Firearms from 1836, Serven, and has appeared in numerous magazine articles including The Gun Report and The Texas Gun Collector magazines. Additionally accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned Colt historian & author R.L. Wilson detailing some of the above information. Also accompanying is a portfolio of photographs & pages from various magazines & publications. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Phillip R. Phillips; Butterfield & Butterfield. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory silver & gold wash with some very fine pimpling on bbl lug & backstrap and very minor losses at heel. Revolver is probably unfired with either cylinder. Flask is incredibly new retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mold is equally new with a few light dings on bottom & left side and otherwise retains virtually all of its brilliant high gloss blue. Cap tins are extremely fine as are loading tools. Cartridge boxes show light wear and a couple of open corners with light soil on green box and moderate soil & wear on Kraft colored box label. Case is equally fine with light handling & use nicks & scratches and moderate wear on leather covered bottom. Interior is moderately to heavily faded. A truly incredible set. 4-36513 JR145 (475,000-875,000)

EXTRAORDINARY PRESENTATION BOOK CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 292256. Cal. 31. Undoubtedly the finest of its type extant. This spectacular revolver has 5″ bbl, brass pin front sight, 1-line “New-York U.S. America” address with silver plated brass grip frame and large trigger guard with a wonderful 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is high-polished blue & color case hardened and engraved in Gustave Young deluxe patterns consisting of full coverage on the frame & hammer, consisting of foliate arabesque patterns which extend over the bbl lug and bbl with full coverage on the rammer pivot. Hammer is deluxe engraved to match with a wolf head on each side of the hammer nose and deluxe foliate arabesque patterns down each side. Back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern at the top of the back strap. Several of the scrolls on the frame terminate in flower blossoms. Left side of the frame is hand engraved with “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape with the caliber marking on the left rear web of the trigger guard. Trigger guard is of the large type and with its serial number indicating manufacture post-Civil War in 1867. This undoubtedly was intended as a presentation to someone of substantial importance. Accompanied by an extraordinarily rare red leather covered book casing with gold embossed embellishments and the spine titled “COLT’S / PIONEER / TO / CIVILIZATION / & / CHRISTIANITY”. The edges of the box, where pages would normally be, are covered in gold foil, most of which is missing on the top edge. This case is of such great rarity in and of itself because it has only a mortised brass lock in the front edge instead of the usual hasp. According to R.L. Wilson, noted Colt historian & author, this is the only known such book casing. Interior is blue velvet lined with recesses in the bottom for the revolver, a wonderful 1-sided “COLTS PATENT” flask with silver-plated collar, thumb pad & spout, a deluxe high-polished 2-cavity steel mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and also includes a packet of combustible cartridges and an L-shaped short nipple wrench. Also accompanied by a 4-page letter from the above cited R.L. Wilson. This exact revolver is pictured on pp. XXVI & XXVII in full color in the book The Colt Engraving Book Volume II, Wilson. This is undoubtedly one of the single finest engraved Colt 49 Pocket Revolvers extant with equally fine accessories and the unbelievably rare spectacular book casing. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Fred Sweeney Collection. CONDITION: Revolver appears to be new & unfired, all matching including wedge. Overall it retains virtually all of its deluxe Colt finish with glossy bright blue having only faint muzzle edge wear with some very slight thinning to the sharp edges and a light cyl drag line. Frame, hammer & rammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors, slightly thinned on right side of frame. Grip frame retains about 50% orig silver plating, mostly around trigger guard with balance a medium mustard patina. Grip has sharp crisp edges with one or two small handling & storage nicks and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Accessories are equally new. Case with its missing gold foil on top edge is otherwise very fine with light soil and a small stain or two on exterior. Lightly faded in interior bottom. This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own the finest of its type. 4-36490 JR130 (150,000-250,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED ENGRAVED EXHIBITION QUALITY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 39220/IE. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl with brass pin front sight, hand engraved London address and fluted 5-shot cylinder. Frame has hand engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow pattern and it has silver-plated steel trigger guard & backstrap containing its orig factory 1-pc ivory grip. SN was noted on the usual four places on bottom of the revolver with the number on the bbl lug accompanied by the initials “IE” indicating factory ivory grips & engraved. This fabulous revolver is deluxe engraved from the hand of Master Engraver Gustave Young with full coverage, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with one of the scrolls terminating in a flower blossom. Engraving extends over bbl lug on both sides terminating over the top in front of the hand engraved bbl address. Address is in large letters “ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON”. There is a fine chip & dot border around the muzzle. Rammer pivot is also engraved. Cylinder is engraved to match with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and completely around the rebated area. This is most unusual feature for this model of revolver to have its cylinder engraved. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns down the sides with a matted pattern on each side of the spur. Top of the backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard engraved to match the frame. Accompanied by a deluxe Colt green velvet lined, rosewood casing with empty rectangular plate in lid and an ivory shield lock escutcheon. Bottom is partitioned in American style with compartments for revolver, an exceptionally fine dbl-sided “COLTS PATENT” flask, a blued 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and “36P” on right side, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with green label. Also accompanied by two sealed packets of Colt’s combustibe cartridges. Additionally accompanied by a 2-page letter from noted Colt historian & author R.L. Wilson detailing most of the above information and stating that as of 1962 there were only eight known 1862 Police Revolvers with London address. Mr. Wilson further provides a brief history of this revolver stating that it had been purchased directly from the family of an old Colt employee by the name of Henry Bryant who apparently inherited this revolver and other fine Colts from James Bryant who had been an employee under Samuel Colt himself. He speculates that the only reason that this revolver is not in the Colt factory collection is because it had been purchased by an employee. This revolver, case & accessories appear in full color on pp. 68-69 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. Mr. Wilson in his letter also states that it is his opinion that this revolver was created to promote the English market and the London office but for whatever reason was never shipped. He cites an article by Harry C. Knode, which appeared in The American Rifleman magazine in Feb. 1959 and March 1962, wherein Mr. Knode discusses other known models of 1862 with London bbl address, none of which are hand engraved. The quality of the engraving and the brilliant extra high luster finish on this revolver supports Mr. Wilson’s contention that it was, indeed, intended to be an exhibition piece. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; James Bryant; Henry G. Bryant. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including wedge (grip was not checked). Bbl & cyl retain about 96-97% brilliant glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and some flaking on left side at muzzle. Cyl shows slight front edge wear with all five safety pins crisp. Rammer & handle retain about all of their brilliant case colors, slightly faded on right side of handle. Piston retains about all of its orig blue. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig factory case colors, strong & bright on left front side of frame, somewhat faded on right side and turning dark on recoil shields. Hammer is brilliant. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 60% strong orig silver plating, thin on front & backstraps. Grip is sound with a few age lines and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny unfired bore. Case has a crack and a couple of grain checks in bottom otherwise is completely sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded and lightly soiled with slight damage from front sight and hammer spur. Flask & mold are crisp retaining most of the orig factory finish. Cap tin is extremely fine. Altogether an extraordinary exhibition quality set that would enhance anyone’s collection. 4-36510 JR148 (150,000-225,000)

EXTRAORDINARY CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 14302. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address. Cylinder is usual fluted 5-shots with blued steel grip frame containing a most unusual set of 2-pc pearl grips. Grips, as noted, are genuine pearl in two pieces with a most unusual mounting system which consists of the retaining screw through steel escutcheons with an ivory block in the middle that has two locating pins and pin recesses in each grip. Ivory block is pencil numbered to the revolver. Left grip is slightly raised carved in the pattern of a stand of flags with liberty cap, a rifle with bayonet and a star around the escutcheon. Right grip is engraved with oak leaves & acorns and a star around the grip escutcheon. Frame, bbl, back strap, trigger guard & hammer are wonderfully engraved by Master Engraver Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug. Several of the scrolls terminate in flower blossoms. Hammer is deluxe engraved with a wolf head on each side of the hammer nose and foliate arabesque patterns down the sides. Top of the back strap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns elsewhere. Back strap is inscribed, in very fine period script engraving, “Metropolitan Fair N.Y. / from Colts Pt F.A. Mfg Co / Hartford Conn. March 28. 1864”. Accompanied by a 1957 dated letter to renowned collector/dealer Herb Glass, on New York Historical Society letterhead, over the signature of James J. Heslin, curator/historian, wherein he states that the Metropolitan Fair in New York opened April 4, 1864 in the 22nd Regiment Armory on West 14th Street and in a building on Union Square. The fair was held for the Sanitary Commission in order to raise money for their work supplying clothing & supplies to Union soldiers in the Civil War. Mr. Heslin states that the fair was a great success and netted in excess of $1,000,000.00. While he could not state with certainty that this revolver was one of the items donated, but given the inscription and the date in the inscription there is little doubt that it was part of the proceedings. This revolver is pictured in full color, two exposures, on p. 54 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson. The caption for these photographs and for the Root revolver on the preceding page, which is nearly identically inscribed with the date March 28, 1864, states that Mrs. Samuel Colt, her sister Miss Jarvis, the wife of Gov. Holley and Miss Olmstead were in attendance at the Connecticut booth. This lends further credence that this revolver and the Root were in fact donated at that time for that event. Accompanied by its orig spectacular rosewood casing with burgundy velvet lining compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a spectacular presentation quality, high gloss finish, 2-cavity steel bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, marked on the right side “36P”, an equally high gloss finish nipple wrench, a sgl sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, a full lacquered tin of Eley’s Bros. caps, two spare nipples and five orig sealed packets of combustible cartridges. Inside the lid is a small card, inscribed in period ink script, “From Colts Patent / Fire Arms Company / $—.00 / 5 1/2 inch Police/Pearl Stock.” The price has been obliterated but there is little doubt that this was the orig price card from the Metropolitan Fair in 1864. Colt presentation revolvers are not uncommon, however organizational presentations such as this one are extremely rare especially given the complete deluxe treatment as found on this set. Additionally accompanied by reprints of two photos, one of which is probably the Armory mentioned above and the other the building on Union Square. Both have “Metropolitan Fair” in large letters prominently displayed with the latter photograph showing numerous men & women in formal attire entering the building with horses & carriages in the foreground. The Armory picture appears to have several soldiers in uniform in the front. Additionally accompanied by an orig issue of the April 9, 1864 edition of Harper’s Weekly which cover is of “THE METROPOLITAN FAIR BUILDINGS ON 14TH STREET, NEW YORK” with an article about the fair and also mentions the building on Union Square. Page 228 in this publication has an etching of the Metropolitan Fair buildings on Union Square which depicts numerous people in formal attire entering the building. There are also drawings of Maj. Gen. John Dix who was the President of the Metropolitan Fair and Rev. Henry W. Bellows who was President of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Page 229 is entirely devoted to the U.S. Sanitary Commission with vignettes of ladies nursing wounded soldiers. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Herb Glass CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & grips. Bbl retains about 30% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, strong & bright, slightly darkened on top edge of hammer. Cyl retains about 50% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina. Back strap is cleaned over the inscription area to gray metal color with strong blue at top & butt strap. Trigger guard retains thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas, gray on front strap with light pitting. Grips are extraordinary with a minor chip on right toe, otherwise are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one spot of light pitting. May be unfired. Case is completely sound with faded oil cloth on bottom, lightly to moderately faded interior with very light soil. All accessories are exceptionally fine and appear to be unused. Cartridge packets are crisp. Photos are fine. Newspaper is slightly yellowed and a little brittle with worn back edge but appears to be completely intact. 4-36493 JR129 (150,000-225,000)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY/1862 POLICE THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 41331/IP. This exceptionally rare revolver is one of the series of Colt percussion revolvers converted to a central fire system designed by F. Alexander Thuer with production in six different models of Colt revolvers totaling only about 5,000 revolvers during the period 1869-72. Although the Thuer cartridge was not the first center fire ammunition produced it represents Colt’s first production center fire revolver. The cartridge utilized has an unusual tapered brass casing with small copper primer and lead bullet that loads into the cylinder from the front. Percussion cylinders were altered by having a portion of the rear section machined away with a conversion ring fitted over that extension. The conversion ring has a rebounding firing pin also has a safe mode. Most revolvers converted under the Thuer system had the right edge of their lugs altered to allow loading of the tapered cartridge and are usually accompanied by their interchangeable percussion cylinder which was one of Colt’s selling points for the conversion. Bbl lug on this revolver was not altered. Cal. 36. Silver & gold finish with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight with 1-line bbl address, “COLTS PATENT” on left front side of the frame and caliber marking on the left rear shoulder of the trigger guard. The SN on the four positions on the bottom of the frame, bbl lug, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by the initials “IP” which indicates that this revolver was factory fitted with ivory grip and factory plated. The Thuer conversion utilizes a pocket Navy 6-shot cylinder and is numbered to the revolver. The percussion cylinder, also numbered to this revolver, is a fluted 5-shot Model 1862 Police cylinder. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with very high quality, full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on the frame and up over the recoil shields. The bbl has nearly full coverage matching patterns with Mr. Nimschke’s typical fan pattern at the top of the back strap. Heel of the back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved to match the frame. Thuer cylinder has the stagecoach holdup scene. Percussion cylinder is engraved to match the revolver on the lands between the flutes. Revolver has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a wonderful 1-pc ivory grip. Thuer cylinder & conversion ring, hammer & rammer are gold washed while the remainder of revolver is silver plated, as is the percussion cylinder. Accompanied by a spectacular Indian rosewood, hinged lid casing with silver mounts that include corner reinforcements & swinging latches and a mortised lock in the front with two functioning keys. Interior is burgundy velvet lined, American style, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig full metal box of 36 caliber Thuer cartridges that has Kraft paper wrapping with orange & black label with and appears to be all original, a silver plated 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter that is unmarked, a silver-plated Dixon bag flask, an L-shaped nipple wrench, two sets of Thuer cartridge loading tools, a small Hawksley pewter oiler, an early lacquered tin of Eley Bros. caps with orange label, an ebony bits box containing five spare screws, a packet of Colt’s combustible cartridges, four loose orig Thuer cartridges and several lead balls. Bottom of the case is covered with leather. This revolver is pictured in full color with most of the accessories on p. 116 of Fine Colts The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Wilson Also accompanied by a copy of the March 2000 American Rifleman where on p. 42 & p. 45, in an article by noted Colt historian & author, R.L. Wilson, he fully illustrates in color this revolver and set of accessories as found except for the reloading tools. He states that this revolver was shipped factory plated with ivory grip and engraved by Nimschke for Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine plus. Overall retains most of its orig silver finish to bbl, frame & grip frame with back strap somewhat thinned. Thuer conversion cyl, conversion ring, hammer & loading lever retain strong orig gold wash. Percussion cyl appears to be a cleaned bright metal color with some fine pitting. Three of its five safety pins are functional. Bullet mold & flask retain most of their fine silver plate. Loading tools retain strong blue finish. Cartridge box is sealed in plastic and shows light edge wear with some minor soil on label but appears to be completely intact. Cap tin is very fine. Case is extremely fine with a couple of minor grain checks in lid, otherwise is sound and retains virtually all of its brilliant orig finish. Interior is equally bright & new. This is certainly one of the finest Thuer conversion revolvers to be found today. 4-36495 JR132 (75,000-125,000)

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 266670. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, replacement dovetail front sight, “COLTS PATENT” on left side of the frame and caliber marking on the left rear web of the trigger guard. It has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene and five of its six safety pins prominent. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass containing a wonderful burl walnut 1-pc grip that has the last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Frame, bbl, hammer, back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are wonderfully engraved in early vine style, probably by Gustave Young, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & recoil shields with several scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Top of the back strap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with the outside of the back strap ears engraved in sunburst patterns. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose with hand checkered hammer spur. Accompanied by a wonderful Colt burgundy velvet lined rosewood casing with empty gold plated brass plaque in the lid and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a sgl sided “COLTS PATENT” American eagle flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity brass bullet mold without sprue cutter, two packets of skin cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Additionally included is an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and miscellaneous lead balls. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “19128”. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear and replaced front sight. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot, fading elsewhere. Frame & hammer retain strong case colors, bright & strong in sheltered areas. Screws retain most of their fire blue. Grip frame retains traces of silver in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 70% thinning blue and about 95% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip is sound showing light wear and a few minor handling & use marks with some slight dulling on left rear edge. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case & accessories are extremely fine with only a few nicks on mold and light wear on flask. 4-36491 JR127 (40,000-60,000)

EXTRAORDINARY CASED UNFIRED COLT CIVILIAN MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 193165. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame and caliber marking on left shoulder of the trigger guard. Cylinder is usual rebated style, 6-shots and the rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard is silver plated brass with blued steel back strap containing a nicely figured, varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Colt, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, an orig dbl sided Army size flask with angle spout, a blued “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked on right side “44H”, an L-shaped nippled wrench, a full sealed tin of Eley’s caps and two sealed packets of Sage combustible cartridges. Also accompanied by a functioning case key. This revolver was produced in the early 1870’s just in time for the great Manifest Destiny westward expansion and unlike its brethren that saw rough frontier service this one was apparently kept in some gentleman’s gun cabinet or dresser drawer and remained unused. Very few of these popular Colts are found today with strong orig finish such as is present here. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered (grip was not checked). Bbl retains about 97% glossy orig blue with a couple of small nicks & slight muzzle edge wear with a scrape & a few light nicks by wedge slot. Rammer & rammer handle retain about all of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, turning dark elsewhere. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors with glossy fire-blued screws. Cylinder retains about 85% orig blue, strong & bright in rebated area, thin on raised area. Also retains 97-98% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard retains about 25% silver plating with balance a light mustard patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 60% glossy orig blue turned blue/gray on backstrap. Grip shows light edge wear with a few small nicks & retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a very few scattered small spots of pitting. Case is extremely fine plus with a few very minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior retains dark rich burgundy color with only very slight fading. Flask is extremely fine with slight losses of gold wash from collar. Mold has flaked handles and retains glossy bright blue on body with flaked sprue cutter. Cap tin has slightly chipped & soiled label. Cartridge packets are extremely fine. All in all a wonderful complete & orig set. 4-36507 JR139 (50,000-75,000)

RARE CASED BELGIAN COLT BREVETTE MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4625. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pin front sight with the top of the bbl marked “COLT BREVETTE”. Left side of the bbl has crown over “V” proof. It has usual 6-shot unfluted cylinder etched with an interpretation of the Ranger/Indian fight scene around the circumference. It has an unusual high spur uncheckered hammer. Grip frame is silver-plated brass containing a highly figured 1-pc European walnut grip with varnish finish. Cylinder has a small Belgian proof on the rear shoulder between two nipples. Accompanied by its orig, extraordinary burled wood, veneered casing with recessed, flush-mounted brass handle in the lid, brass corner reinforcements and green velvet lining French fitted in the bottom for the revolver, a Colt-style 2-cavity brass mold with blued sprue, cutter marked on right side “COLT BREVETTE” and matching numbered to the revolver. Also included is a small fluted copper & brass flask with plunger style charger, a small French or German Naval dirk with 8-3/8″ dbl edged diamond shaped blade with mercury blue & gold wash finish with fluted pearl handle and gold washed brass or bronze frame & handguard. Its orig gold washed brass scabbard is decorated with a fouled anchor & foliate arabesque patterns with dbl hangers. Also accompanying is a steel cleaning rod, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a barrel-shaped wood cap box with screw lid, a small steel oil bottle and an unusual, very decorative steel lead ladle with rosewood handle. Right front & left rear covered compartments contain lead bullets & balls. Appears to be a complete & orig set that was undoubtedly the property of a Naval officer, probably presented upon his graduation from a Naval academy. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Bbl & cylinder retain about 99% plus glossy orig blue. Frame, hammer & rammer retain faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Trigger guard & back strap show traces of orig silver plating being mostly a mellow medium mustard patina. Grip is crisp with only one small spot of wear from case and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case & accessories are equally new. 4-36492 JR133 (20,000-35,000)

EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP MODEL 1871-1872 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3256. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Extraordinary open top with nickel finish, 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, orig front sight, 1-line address and 1871 and 1872 patent dates on left side of the frame. It has brass trigger guard & iron back strap containing a 1-pc ivory grip with an extraordinary raised carved Mexican eagle on the left side. Revolver has nearly full coverage Nimschke-style engraving consisting of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Sides of the hammer nose are engraved with a screaming eagle’s head. Back strap is engraved with a shell pattern at the top and a wonderful central foliate pattern. Cylinder is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a variety of border patterns. Engraving extends over the bbl lug & up the bbl with patterns around the front sight and on ejector rod housing. Trigger, wedge & all screws are fire-blued with most of the screws engraved. There is a small set of intertwined initials engraved just forward of the trigger bow that appear to be “EBL”, almost certainly the engravers initials. Cylinder has the SN stamped on the rear face. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, type of stocks not listed with plated trigger guard shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co., New York, NY, July 11, 1874 in a shipment of 50 same type guns. Also accompanied by a custom walnut & Plexiglas stand. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom plating, appears unfired after engraving. Grips are extremely fine showing little or no wear and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine dark pitting. Stand is fine. 4-36499 JR138 (9,000-16,000)

FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 17462. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, half moon German silver front sight and 1-line address that reads from muzzle to cylinder. Rear of top flat has a 3-leaf sight fitted into a dovetail. It has 4-screw frame with small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Frame is cut for shoulder stock with flathead hammer screw and extended stock screws. Trigger guard is brass with a blued steel backstrap containing a crisp 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual configuration with re-rolled Ranger/Indian fight scene and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLTS PATENT” panels with SN in the middle. All frame & bbl markings are re-rolled and/or re-stamped. SN’s are re-stamped. Accompanied by an orig dragoon stock with iron yoke & buttplate that has a stud & ring in bottom tang and bears the SN’s “17447” and “17448”. Stock is uncheckered straight grain walnut. Also accompanied by a heavy Plexiglas stand to accommodate the stocked revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. Overall retains all of its orig restored finish with bright orig-style blue and brilliant case colors. Grip, probably a replacement, retains a wonderful oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Stock iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered spots of light rust. Buttplate retains about 70% thin orig blue with fine pitting on tang. Wood is sound and retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Stand is equally fine. 4-36509 JR151 (5,000-9,000)

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 44 CALIBER GANG BULLET MOLD. Squad-size gang bullet mold with six 44 caliber cavities with lubricating groove and rebated base. It has attached sprue cutter with turned walnut handles and brass ferrules. Metal handles are each stamped with a “C” inspector mark on top and a “D” on the bottom of the left handle. Right front is marked “44H”. It is believed that this mold is for the 44 caliber Army revolver or possibly the 44 caliber Model 1855 revolving rifle as it has a pointed bullet rather than the flat-nose bullet required for the Henry or Winchester rifles. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Has been heated at least once with some fading fire blue on the body of the mold, darker on the sprue cutter. Handles have a couple of dings but are completely sound with a hand worn patina. Brass ferrules are fine. 4-36496 JR131 (1,000-1,500)

*FACTORY ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN S05304A. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with most unusual 4″ bbl with ejector rod, full thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Frame is black powder style with 3-line patent dates and mounted with 1-pc ivory grip numbered to this revolver. SN was observed in usual place on the frame, on left side of front & back straps under the grip. Bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing, is stamped with last three digits of SN which are also on inside radius of ejector rod housing. Cylinder also has the last three digits of the serial number around the busing hole and the caliber is marked on rear face of the cylinder. Frame & bbl have full coverage, very well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Cylinder has matching patterns on the lands between the flutes and on the rear edge. Ejector rod housing, back strap & butt strap are engraved to match. Sides of hammer are also engraved to match. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: New & unfired with no drag line. Grip is pristine. 4-36503 JR146 (4,500-6,500)

*EXTRAORDINARY CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF MATCHING HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. SN SA93477 & SA93478. Cal. 45 Colt. Revolvers are absolutely identical with nickel finish, 7-1/2″ bbls, full front sights and 1-line bbl addresses. Left sides of frames have 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Both are mounted with extraordinary factory, gold Colt medallion, smooth pearl grips. Both are identically engraved by Colt Master Engraver, the late Howard M. Dove, with extraordinary complete & full coverage phenomenal intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with a myriad of other patterns throughout the engraving. Description of each of the individual patterns is far too detailed to encompass in a simple narrative. Mr. Dove completely outdid himself with these works of art and, quite unusually, signed each revolver in two places. His initials appear on the left side of the butt straps under the grips and again in the bottom gullets of the ejector rod housings by the cylinder pins. Serial numbers of these 3rd generation single actions appear in the usual places on frames & left sides of front & back straps. All screws, base pins & ejector rod heads are fire-blued. Accompanied by a 3-page letter dated Nov. 8, 1891 over the signature of Howard M. Dove detailing all of the work he did to these revolvers. These revolvers are true works of art, likely to never again be duplicated. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Both revolvers are new, unfired & unturned. 4-36502 JR147 (17,500-22,500)

*EXTRAORDINARY HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED CALIFORNIA COMMEMORATIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN Frame #174SE55; Colt #SA71293. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with small letter 1-line address with serifs at each end. Frame has 3-line patent dates and is black powder style. Mounted with fine 1-pc ivory grip with gold Colt medallions, raised carved on left side with the California flag and on the right side with a raised carved grizzly bear inside a rope border. Revolver has complete, full coverage, spectacular intertwined foliate arabesque pattern engraving with gold wire border around the edges of the frame, outline of the hammer and flutes on the cylinder. Rear edge of the cylinder is inlaid with two gold bands that have scalloped border pattern in the middle. Bbl has a gold band at the muzzle and two gold bands at the frame with scallop border like the cylinder. Bbl address is outlined in gold wire with a silver fleur-de-lis at the front end and the model & caliber inlaid in gold on the left side. Frame has extraordinary gold & silver inlays consisting of the raised gold representation of the State of California with raised silver fleur-de-lis patterns around. Left top front of the frame is inlaid with a crossed gold shovel & pick surmounted by a silver gold pan with small nuggets inside. Loading gate is inlaid with multi-colored gold & silver gold scale. Top right front of the frame is inlaid with raised silver gold pokes, one of which is spilling out gold dust. Right side of bbl is inlaid in gold “THE GOLDEN STATE” with a dot & foliate pattern at each end. Trigger bow is engraved “EUREKA” with a gold wire outline and foliate gold patterns at the front end. Frame has had the orig Colt SN removed and replaced, in gold, with “174SE55”. Top of the back strap has a raised gold horse & rider with raised silver foliate border and a desert background scene. Back strap has full coverage foliate arabesque pattern engraving with punch dot background and a raised gold hanged cowboy with silver hood over his head, hanging from a silver hangman’s rope. Entire back strap has a gold wire border. Butt strap is engraved to match with gold inlay “CALIFORNIA” in an arc over ” ’49ERS”, also with a gold wire outline. Left side of the back strap under the grip has the orig Colt SN which is “SA71293”. Left side of the front strap has the last three digits of this SN. Left side of the butt strap & front strap under the grip, at the toe, are engraved with the connected initials “HMD” for the late Howard M. Dove who was for many years a Colt Master Engraver. Frame, hammer, cylinder & bbl have complete full coverage extraordinary engraving, even in the flutes of the cylinder. The only area of the entire revolver not engraved or inlaid with gold is the upper portion of the front strap and a couple of small spots on the trigger bow. Screw heads are also engraved and the trigger & screws are fire blued. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Overall retains all of its fine custom finish. Remains unturned & unfired since engraving with bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grip is equally new with some slight soil on the bear. 4-36500 JR136 (12,500-15,000)

*FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 45684SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of the frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and is mounted with spectacular 1-pc gold medallion ivory grip. Grip has an unsigned, very well executed scrimshaw vignette of five buffalo in a prairie scene. Grip panels are mounted to a walnut block and have the SN inside each grip with matching number in the back strap channel on the wood. Revolver is nearly full coverage engraved by the late renowned Colt master engraver, Howard M. Dove, and signed on the left side of the butt strap, under the grip. The SN was noted in the usual place on the bottom of the frame and on left side of front & back straps, under the grip. Engraving consists of extraordinary foliate arabesque patterns with gold wire outline on each side of the frame and hammer with the rampant Colt in gold on the left side of frame. Left recoil shield has an extraordinary detailed bust of an Indian brave with braided hair and two feathers. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving with gold wire outline around the flutes with dbl wire border at the front of each land between the flutes. Rear edge of the cylinder has two gold wire bands with a zig zag pattern between. Bbl boss on each side of the frame is engraved with a checkerboard pattern, with a rosette around the cylinder pin crossbolt on the left side and flower blossoms in the bottom flute on each side, all reminiscent of Cuno Helfricht pattern engraving. The bbl is spectacularly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns, shell patterns, geometric patterns and checkerboard patterns. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle and two at the frame with a snake & dot pattern in gold in the ejector rod housing flute. Back strap has a spectacular fan pattern at the top with gold wire outline and a square & dot pattern in the middle with foliate arabesque patterns elsewhere, in full coverage. Entire back strap & butt strap have fine gold wire outline with scalloped corners. Screw heads are all beautifully engraved. This is an extraordinary example of Mr. Dove’s fantastic work and is nearly identical to three examples found on pp. 765 & 767 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, Wilson. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new. Remains unturned & unfired since finish with bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are exceptional with a crisp, mellow ivory patina. 4-36501 JR135 (12,000-16,000)

*SCARCE YO RANCH CENTENNIAL ENGRAVED & CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA12793. Cal. 45 Colt. Silver finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight with 1-line address and model & caliber marking on the left side. Top left side of the bbl is engraved “1880-Y.O. Centennial – 1980” and the top right side of the bbl is engraved “A Century of Ranching in Texas”. Frame has 2-line patent dates and is mounted with 1-pc ivory grip. Left grip has a large cast silver plaque attached which has the raised images of long horn steers, cowboy on horseback overlaid with the “YO” brand, containing the dates 1880-1980. Top of the plaque has the 5-pointed Texas star with the letters of “TEXAS” individually between the points of the star. A smaller nearly identical plaque is attached to top of the backstrap. Revolver is nicely engraved in about “C” coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and a Cuno Helfricht-style sunburst on left recoil shield with the 5-pointed Texas star in the center. Toe of the buttstrap is stamped with a small “YO” brand and the number “78” which is also stamped on left side of frontstrap, under the grip. Bottom front of trigger guard is stamped with a small “OF” brand in a circle and the trigger bow is relief engraved with a 5-pointed Texas star. SN was observed in usual location on the frame and on left side of front & backstraps. Last four digits of SN are stamped around cylinder bushing hole on the front along with the “YO” brand and “78”. Accompanied by its orig glass top, blue velvet lined oak casing with recess in the top for the revolver and an especially created YO Ranch labeled box of cartridges. Bottom of case has a pullout drawer with “YO” Ranch brand brass pulls that contains a hair-on hide covered book Long Days and Short Nights A CENTURY OF TEXAS RANCHING ON THE YO 1880-1980, Barrett. Fly leaf has the autograph of Charles Schreiner IV. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is new & unfired, all matching, retains all of its orig factory silver finish. Grip is equally new. Case, book & ammo are also new. 4-36504 JR150 (3,000-5,000)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 32 DOUBLE ACTION SECOND MODEL REVOLVER. SN 15362. Cal. 32 S&W. Silver finish with 3-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight, V-notch fixed rear sight in the bbl latch tang. It has 5-shot fluted cylinder with relief stop notches around the center, a square back trigger guard and round butt grip frame with 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is fantastically engraved by L.D. Nimschke with his “L.D.N” signature on the bottom scallop of the bbl lug along with “N.Y.”. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage, intricately intertwined deep foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Top strap, back strap, butt strap & bottom of the frame are engraved to match. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving, even in the flutes. Top shoulder of the back strap has a very intricate diamond pattern. Each side of the bbl hinge boss is engraved with a fan pattern and the hinge & hammer screw heads are engraved. Back strap is engraved in script “L.V. Sone / FROM / N.Y. RIFLE CLUB”. Trigger & hammer are color case hardened. Accompanied by its orig black leatherette covered red & blue satin lined casing with raised supports for the revolver and an ebony cartridge block in the left front containing 25-rds of ammunition. Interior of lid is lined to match with a diagonal red satin ribbon. Lid of the box is embossed in gold “PRESENTED TO / L.V. SONE / by / the N.Y.R.C. on the occasion / of his visit to Europe / May 1884”. Each end of the lid and front of the box has a gold embossed line. Also accompanied by a full open box of Winchester 32 caliber CF cartridges with the picture of an early spur trigger revolver on the lid. Label is green & black with orange band. Additionally accompanied by an extensive 15-page article by Herbert G. Houze that appeared in the No. 1, 2003 issue of Man at Arms magazine. This article is exclusively about the life & times of L.D. Nimschke, his work and his family. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new. Appears to be completely unfired retaining virtually all of its orig silver plating that over the decades has developed a gold tone from light oxidation. Trigger & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors. Grips are crisp with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is about extremely fine with slightly worn edges and light soil to the lining and remains completely intact. Box of cartridges is lightly faded with light soil. 4-36498 JR134 (10,000-15,000)

*RARE SET OF CUSTOM COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL TEXAS RANGER 175TH ANNIVERSARY SEMI-AUTO TARGET PISTOL. SN TR002R & TR002L. Cal. 45 ACP. Matched consecutive numbered set of Colt factory custom target pistols with royal blue finish, 5″ bright metal bbls with Novac sights, skeletonized hammer, beavertail grip safety, Gold Cup-style adjustable aluminum trigger, checkered 1911-style mainspring housing and diamond checkered rosewood grips. Frontstraps also have Gold Cup-style serrations and they are fitted with ambidextrous thumb safeties. They are marked identically with machine engraved slides that have “TEXAS RANGERS / 1823 1998” with a Texas 5-pointed star & wreath in the center and a machine engraved rampant Colt at the rear ends. Right sides are machine engraved “TEXAS RANGERS / 175TH / ANNIVERSARY” in the spaces forward of ejection ports with the Texas Ranger badge etch-engraved at right rear edges. SN is hand-stamped in the usual place just above the triggers. Slides have been ported with extra cuts around the trigger guards. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying these pistols, as found, with engraving & features as described. The letter further lists custom parts as Chip McCormick bbls, bushings, hammers, sears, slide stops, ambidextrous safeties, grip safeties & rosewood stocks. It also lists Videcke triggers and Novak sights. They were shipped to McBride’s Guns, Austin, TX, Oct. 8, 1999 as a set for “Chief Bruce Casteel”. The letter also lists that they were accompanied by a “double case with glass top and red interior” and two spare magazines. They are in fact accompanied by a fine custom glass top walnut casing with etched Colt trademark in the left front corner and two spare stainless steel 8-rd magazines with rubber bumpers. Additionally accompanied by a letter to Dr. Murphy dated Oct. 30, 2002, from Bruce Casteel, retired Chief, Texas Rangers wherein he states that he is pleased that Dr. Murphy has purchased “my personal Texas Ranger Commemorative Guns”. Also accompanied by an 8 x 10 color photograph of a gentleman in a cowboy hat, ostensibly Chief Casteel, and a small retirement flyer from Chief Casteel’s retirement party which briefly details his law enforcement career. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1967 and retired in 2001. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Bruce Casteel, Chief Texas Rangers. CONDITION: Both pistols remain new & unfired retaining all of their orig factory finish. Case is equally new. 4-36505 JR153 (12,000-20,000)

*COLT MODEL 1902 COMMERCIAL MILITARY MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 34298. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, standard orig fixed sights with color case hardened spur-type hammer. Pistol has a slide lock with lanyard swivel in the left heel and is mounted with rampant Colt, Colt embossed hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an orig, unmarked, all blue magazine. The Model 1902 Military pistol was an important evolutionary step in the development of Colt’s semi-automatic pistol line. It became one of Colt’s best selling pistols with a production run of over 27 years. It was very popular, especially with target shooters, because of its consistent side ejection and smoothness of operation and continued in use with target shooters well into the 1950’s. There were only about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. Given their early production and long period of use, they are rarely ever found completely orig or with strong orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. May have been fired but if so very little. Overall retains about 98% strong glossy orig blue with only faint muzzle end wear and some minor flaking around the left grip and light wear from the lanyard loop. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine shows light wear. 4-36514 JR149 (6,000-9,000)

*SPECTACULAR CUNO HELFRICHT ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 328522. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on the left side. Last four digits of the serial number are stamped on bottom of the bbl, under the ejector rod housing. Mounted with wonderful, orig 2-pc ivory grips with left & right deep Colt medallions with the right side having a raised carved ox head. Frame has full coverage fantastic Cuno Helfricht engraving, probably by the master himself, consisting of foliate arabesque patterns on both sides with a large spider like geometric pattern on the recoil shield and a shell pattern on the loading gate. Lower left front gullet has a distinctive flower blossom pattern with diamond & dot patterns on both sides of the bbl boss. Top strap is engraved with fine feather patterns which also surround the bbl address terminating in a Moorish pattern back of the front sight. Both sides of the bbl are extensively engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and there is a dbl incised line around muzzle and at bbl root. Top of back strap has Mr. Helfricht’s distinctive fan pattern with elaborate geometric/Moorish patterns down the back strap. Trigger guard is engraved with matching arabesque patterns. Cylinder is beautifully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with a spray foliate pattern back of flutes and multiple borders at rear edge. Flutes are all outlined with a simple line border. Ejector rod housing has a snake & leaf pattern on outer radius with snake & dot pattern in top gullet that also has a dbl zig zag pattern. These engraving patterns correspond exactly with known Helfricht work as pictured in The Colt Engraving Book Volume I, Wilson. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with blue finish, ivory stocks and factory engraved, shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Boston, Mass. on Feb. 12, 1914 in a one gun shipment. Consignor states that this revolver has been in her family for all her living memory and that she believes her grandfather purchased it new while living in the Boston area. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 98% glossy orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Cyl retains 98% plus strong orig blue with only a light cyl line and a small scrape in one flute. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig factory case colors, slightly faded on recoil shield & loading gate. Trigger guard & back strap are lightly thinned but generally retain about all of their orig factory blue. Grips are outstanding with a fine mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. This revolver may have been fired, but if so, very little. 4-38517 JR10 (25,000-40,000)

*EXTRAORDINARY KORNBRATH ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, ONE OF A TRIPLET OWNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINA, MARCELO T. ALVEAR. SN 343200. Cal. 44 Russian & S&W Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line Hartford address with caliber marking “RUSSIAN AND / S&W SPECIAL 44” on left side. Left front side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with early, period of revolver, smooth 2-pc ivory grips with deep rampant Colt medallions that have left & right sides. Accompanied by their orig matching numbered rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Revolver is beautifully engraved by master engraver Rudolph Kornbrath in his readily identifiable style of flowing floral, foliate & vine patterns. Frame has about 80% coverage with feather patterns on top strap. Top of backstrap has a fine fan pattern with a crosshatch triangle in the center, with a small foliate arabesque pattern and zig zag borders which extend completely around buttstrap. Toe of buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns which are also on the shoulders of trigger guard and sides of the ears of backstrap. Foliate patterns extend up over the bbl and terminate in front of the address, with matching patterns around muzzle. Bbl has a fine gold band inlay in front of frame which extends forward to a point ahead of bbl address. Ejector rod housing has a fine climbing leaf pattern. Cyl is engraved on lands between the flutes with bowtie & foliate patterns and a narrow gold band around rear edge with an adjacent snake & dot pattern. SN is in usual place on bottom of frame and was observed on right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last four digits of the SN are on rear face of cyl. Screws are all high polish blue with no evidence of ever having been turned. The orig matching pair found in Argentina, SN’s 343199 & 343200, are pictured in full color on pp. 542 & 543 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, Wilson. They are also pictured in full color on p. 146 of Steel Canvas, Wilson. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver, as found, except the type of stocks are “not listed”, which usually indicates the type of stocks being installed at the factory at the time of production which, in this case, would have meant rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Letter indicates it was factory engraved “Special engraving with gold inlay”. Shipped to Don Alfredo Gottling, Buenes Aires, Argentina on Dec. 23, 1921 in a shipment of three same type guns. Don Alfredo Gottling was Argentina’s greatest firearms importer & dealer with his shop in Buenos Aires called “La Portena”. The shop was established in 1857 and remained in business until 1972. La Portena Gun Shop imported only the finest, highest quality firearms from all of Europe and the United States and catered to the highest rungs of Argentinian society. The shop was located at 611 Rivadavia which is almost at the corner of Florida Ave. and would have been very convenient for the soon to be President to stop by on his way to government house, which he is reported to have done 15-20 days a month, to see what new merchandise had arrived. President Alvear was a serious firearms collector and a world champion pistol shooter. It is not known as of this writing whether these three revolvers were ordered by President Alvear or if Don Alfredo Gottling simply ordered them for stock and President Alvear bought all three of them, or if they had been intended as a gift to President Alvear. This revolver and its consecutive numbered companion #343199 were discovered in Argentina and purchased from the estate of Marcelo T. Alvear who was the President of Argentina 1922-1928. Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear (1868-1942) was an Argentine statesman & diplomat who was the Ambassador to France 1917-1922 and became the President of Argentina in 1922, leaving office in 1928. In 1931, for political reasons, he was barred from again running for President but was allowed to run again for the Presidency in 1937 but was defeated. The original consecutive numbered pair 343199 & 343200 were purchased together and sold to Dr. Joseph A. Murphy in the 1990’s, where they remained until about the year 2000 or 2001 when they were sold through Little John’s Auction Service to the consignor. Consignor obtained letters for these two revolvers and upon learning that they were two of a three gun shipment, he immediately begain a search for the third matching single action. By deductive reasoning he searched the Colt records and found the SN of the third gun to be #343202, one number off from the above pair. This led to a grueling international search for the missing “triplet”. In August 2008 consignor was able to purchase the third triplet from a wealthy ranching family about 1,000 miles south of Buenos Aires in the Patagonia area. He obtained clearances and arranged for an export permit, then flew to Argentina to negotiate the sale, which he concluded successfully, returning the lost triplet to the United States in August 2008. This revolver, SN 343200, is being sold in this auction as a stand alone item with the successful bidder having the option to purchase the other two matching single actions from the 1921 shipment pictured here, for the same price each. If the buyer elects to purchase all three revolvers the orig paperwork and research material will accompany. The decorative items accompanying this revolver in the photographs in this catalog are for display only and are not included in the sale of this revolver. However all these items were the property of President Alvear. PROVENANCE: Don Alfredo Gottling, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Argentine President Marcelo T. Alvear; Dr. Joseph A. Murphy; Littlejohn’s Auction Service. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with strong bright blue and only faint thinning on left side at muzzle edge. Frame & hammer retain brilliant case colors with no apparent fading just extremely slight thinning on bottom forward sharp edges. Cyl, which is unfired, retains virtually all of its orig factory blue with a very faint drag line. Trigger guard & backstrap retain all of their orig blue with one small wear spot on backstrap and some fine pinprick pitting. Grips are sound and retain a wonderful golden mellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37554 JR381 (175,000-225,000)

SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 87334. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 3-line patent dates on frame and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with extraordinary 2-pc pearl grips with carved ox head on the right side that has red ruby or garnet eyes. The area of the grip that meets the frame is lined with silver plating, pinned in place. Frame, cylinder, bbl, back strap & trigger guard are engraved in Cuno Helfricht’s distinctive style with large sunbursts on left recoil shield & loading gate. Balance of the frame is covered with foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and has snake & dot patterns in the lower front gullets and both sides of top strap. Each side of the bbl has a large spray of foliate patterns emanating from a blossom. The third type ejector rod housing, with its bull’s eye ejector rod head, is engraved with snake & dot pattern in the gullet and geometric patterns on the outer radius. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with snake & dot patterns in the flutes and around rear edge. Rear face of the cyl is stamped with the last three digits of the serial number. In addition the last three digits of serial number are on bottom of the bbl, under the ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a modern blue-velvet lined oak casing, French fitted in the bottom for the revolver. Right front corner has a triangular shaped cartridge block containing 6 fired cases. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver, as found, in .45 cal. with 5-1/2″ bbl, Nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO, on Feb. 10, 1883 in a shipment of 10 same type guns. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. May or may not have been fired but if so, very little. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish with only a few small discoloration spots, one on left side of bbl and another on the cyl, that with careful attention may polish out. There are a couple of small spots on cyl that are the beginnings of some slight bubbling in the nickel. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36620 JR1 (40,000-70,000)

EXTRAORDINARY & ULTIMATELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 258. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script address having the broken letter dies, with serifs at each end. Left side of the frame has the earliest style 2-line patent dates with “44 CAL” on left shoulder of the trigger guard. Fitted with 2nd type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Bottom of the bbl has the serial number underneath ejector rod housing and “44” located about 5/8″ forward of the frame. Various authentic, period to revolver, inspector initials are located on bottom of the bbl, back edge of the frame and inside the hammer slot. Mounted with spectacular flame grain varnished American walnut 1-pc grip with matching serial number in the back strap channel. Frame, bbl, ejector rod housing, cylinder & grip frame are all engraved in deep foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and dual line borders in typical L. D. Nimschke style. Center bosses on front part of frame have engraved hunter’s stars, typical of Nimschke engraving. Top strap is engraved with fine feather patterns and dual line borders with chip & dot borders. Top of bbl has identical borders with wonderful geometric patterns toward front sight. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s fan with checkered areas near the ears with spiderweb patterns on sides of the back strap ears. Back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are engraved in matching patterns with matching borders plus a snake & dot pattern on each side of the trigger guard. Cyl has matching foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes with small flourishes back of the flutes and a band of feather patterns with chip & dot border around rear edge. Ejector rod housing is engraved on outer radius with feather & foliate arabesque patterns with matching borders. Ejector rod housing gullet is engraved with snake & dot pattern. Frame screws & grip frame screws are all blued. The bore is conventionally rifled vs. the rifling found in most other Colt Single Action Army revolvers. This exact revolver is pictured in full color on p. 332 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume I, Wilson. It also appears on page 61, in full color, in THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 1873-1895, Wilkerson & Hoyt, a copy of which accompanies this lot. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with bbl length, finish & type of stocks not listed showing shipment to Spies, Kissam & Co., New York, NY, on March 10, 1876 in a shipment of thirty same type guns. Additionally accompanied by a 6-page hand written letter from renowned Colt historian & authority, Ron Graham, who states, unequivocally, that this revolver is completely authentic in every respect as stated above and is the finest of its type in existence. Further accompanied by a 2-page letter from noted Colt historian & author, R.L. Wilson, who precisely details all of the fine points that completely authenticate this revolver as being orig as found. Both Mr. Graham & Mr. Wilson state that this is the finest Colt Rimfire Single Action Army revolver extant. These rare revolvers, approx. 1,892 produced in period 1875-1880, in their own serial range, were essentially obsolete by the time they were produced. Finding limited acceptance on the American market, Colt was able to sell most of the completed stock to remote & undeveloped countries such as Mexico & South America where the Henry & Winchester Model 1866 rifles were still in use, and where care was minimal at best. Consequently it is rare to find one of these rimfire revolvers with orig bbl length and finish. PROVENANCE: George Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including grip. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig nickel finish with only faint wear at muzzle edges and on back strap with some dulling on recoil shield & loading gate and light scrape marks around bbl address. Grip is sound with minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains about 90% strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38488 JR4 (200,000-300,000)

*FINE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 342403. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl and mounted with deep relief carved eagle ivory grips with silver Colt medallions. Grips may be later replacements. Left side of the frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle with caliber marking on left side of bbl. Serial number was observed on left side of the grip frame, underneath the grip. Frame, cylinder, bbl, back strap & trigger guard are beautifully engraved in New York style with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with small flower blossoms in the lower front gullets. Each side of the bbl boss is engraved in a checkerboard pattern with feather patterns down the top strap. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend most of the length of the bbl with a well-executed fan pattern at top of the back strap. Cylinder is engraved in Helfricht style with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and a foliate spray at rear edges of flutes and a scalloped border around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in .45 cal. with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, sold to G.D. Willis and shipped to Bronson & Townsend, New Haven, CT on March 6, 1922 in a one gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish with one small pencil eraser sized spot of pitting on left side of muzzle. Appears to be new & unfired. Grips fit well and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36596 JR2 (30,000-50,000)

*WONDERFUL ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 289024. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5 1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and has the caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and it is mounted with Colt gold medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch-dot background. Bbl and ejector rod housing have extensive engraving patterns with the cylinder having full coverage except for the flutes. Backstrap, butt strap and trigger guard are also engraved to match. Engraving patterns are broad and sweeping with light shading. The shoulders of the backstrap are engraved in a sunburst pattern, which pattern is also found on each land of the cylinder between the flutes. Each land of the cylinder also has an unusual diagonal pattern with matching patterns between the cylinder stop notches and a complete band of foliate patterns around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on Feb. 28, 1907 in a 5-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish over scattered fine pitting. Grips need fitting, otherwise are very fine and retain a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36597 JR168 (7,500-12,500)

*EXTRAORDINARY PAIR OF FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 346604 & 347042. Cal. 45 Colt. Built identically with nickel finish, 4 3/4″ barrels. Full thick front sights. 2-line addresses and model & caliber markings on the left side. Left side of frames have 2-line 3 patent dates and rampant colt without circle. Both are mounted with exceptionally fine flush silver medallion pearl grips. Backstraps are inscribed “Alfonse Malin”. Frames, cylinders and bbls are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with about 25% coverage. Top of backstraps, buttstraps and trigger guards are also lightly engraved. Serial No. 346604 is factory restored with a small “&” on the right rear web of the trigger guard. Serial numbers were observed in the usual locations on the bottom fronts of the frames and on the right sides of the front and back straps. Assembly numbers were observed on the left sides of the backstraps under the grips on each revolver with matching assembly numbers around the cylinder pins on the faces of the cylinders and inside the radius of the ejector rod housings. No. 346604 has the assembly no. 882 and no. 347042 has the assembly no. 722. The presence of these assembly numbers lends credence to the thought that both revolvers, not just the one, are indeed factory refinished. Accompanied by Colt factory letters for each revolver identifying them in .45 Cal. with nickel finish with no. 346604 listed with rubber grips and no. 347042 type of stock is not listed. Both were sold to Alfonse W. Malin, address unavailable, and shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, IL with no. 346604 shipped on Nov. 26, 1924 in a one-gun shipment on factory order no. 21174/1; no. 347042 was shipped on Jan. 5, 1925 in a one-gun shipment on factory order no. 21258/1. No indication of either revolver having been returned to the factory. This leads to the speculation that these revolvers were returned to the factory for engraving, inscriptions and pearl grips. The grips fit perfectly and the finish on both revolvers is factory quality with no discernible flaws or wavers in the finish. Patent dates and rampant colts of the sides of the frames still have raised metal around them, further supporting the fact that this was factory work. The “VP” in a triangle proof marks on the left front webs of the trigger guards are re-stamps, also with raised metal surrounding on both revolvers. Both revolvers have a “4” inspector number above these “VP” proof marks, further indication that they were restored and proofed at the same time. CONDITION: Both are extremely fine plus. Both are all matching and retain most of their original factory nickel finish. Both have slight dulling of the finish on the left side of the bbls and on the ejector rod housings, probably from having been stored in holsters. Both have slight dulling in a few spots on the cylinders. Mechanics on no. 346604 need attention, timing is slightly off; otherwise, mechanics on both are fine. No. 346604 has been fired, probably one cylinder full with the other revolver remaining unfired since restoration. Grips are crisp and sound with great fire and color. Brilliant shiny bores. 4-38835 JR167 (30,000-40,000)

FINE CUNO HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 126587. 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. Serial number was observed in usual places on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Left side of frontstrap & right side of buttstrap are stamped with the assembly number “248” which number is also found on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing in tiny numbers. Also was observed on inside gullet of ejector rod housing and on face of cyl around base cylinder bushing. Right rear web of trigger guard has a partial “&”, all of which, combined with the assembly number, indicates a factory restored finish. Mounted with spectacular 1-pc ivory grip having full checkered background with deep relief carved Mexican eagle on each side. Carving is extremely fine and in great detail. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 75% coverage on frame, full coverage on sides of foliate arabesque patterns which extend down over shoulders of trigger guard and has Mr. Helfricht’s trademark sunbursts on recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap is engraved in zig zag & leaf patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up the side of bbl with zig zag geometric patterns around bbl address to the front sight. Ejector rod housing is engraved with snake & dot patterns on outer radius and in top gullet. Backstrap has Mr. Helfricht’s typical sunburst pattern with light geometric patterns down backstrap & buttstrap with matching patterns on trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on lands between the flutes with a snake & leaf pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by a relined Smith & Wesson mahogany casing with black velvet lining recessed for revolver. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains most of its factory restored finish with some slight dulling and a little milkiness to the nickel. Grip is a dark yellowing color and may have been stained purple or burgundy in the checkered areas. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Case is fine. 4-36627 JR215 (10,000-15,000)

*FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 335551. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish 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 without a circle. Mounted with factory pearl grips that have deep silver left & right medallions. Revolver is engraved probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop with about “B” coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame and large sunbursts on recoil shield & loading gate. Bbl boss on front of frame has a hunters star on each side with another on ejector rod housing boss. Top strap and ejector rod housing gullet are engraved with snake & dot patterns which are also around the recoil shield and in the front gullets. Top of backstrap has a simple, stylized fan with geometric patterns at top of backstrap and on the heel. Cylinder is engraved with geometric patterns on lands between the flutes and a snake & dot pattern at rear edge. Serial number was observed in usual places on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last three digits of SN on rear face of cylinder between two chambers. Last four digits of SN are on bbl under ejector rod housing and inside the ejector rod housing. The presence of the SN’s on bbl & ejector rod housing are indications of a factory restored finish, although there are no factory restoration marks on revolver. Accompanied by two Colt factory letters to two different individuals dated 1983 & 1994. Both identify this revolver as found in 45 caliber with nickel finish, pearl grips and factory engraving, shipped to Stauffer Eshleman & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11, 1917. One letter shows it as a one gun shipment and the other indicates it was a shipment of four same-type guns. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of a fine factory-style restored finish with some flaking around muzzle and a couple of spots of dark patina. Grips have some repaired age flakes, one on left side at the medallion and the other on right bottom edge, otherwise grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some fine frosting. 4-39004 JR190 (15,000-20,000)

SCARCE EARLY NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 74589. Cal. 45 Colt. Early single action with 4 13/16″ bbl reduced from 7 1/2″ with replaced front sight, 1-line block letter address and 3rd type ejector rod housing with half-moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and the caliber is on the left front web of the trigger guard. It is mounted with old, probably original to this revolver, 1-pc ivory grip. Frame has full coverage L.D. Nimschke engraving with a large shell pattern on the left side of the frame, fan patterns on the recoil shield and loading gate with a diamond and dot pattern on the cylinder pin boss on the left front side of the frame. Top of the backstrap has Mr. Nimschke’s fan pattern with symmetrical dot patterns down the back of the frame. Topstrap is engraved with geometric patterns and a zig-zag pattern down the sight groove. Sides of the bbl and backstrap are engraved to match. Cylinder has deluxe engraving with foliate arabesque on the lands between the flutes and geometric patterns in the flutes. Mr. Nimschke also applied a wide oval geometric pattern around each of the cylinder stop notches with a double-incised line border at the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in .45 cal. with bbl length and type of stocks not listed. Finished “soft” and shipped to J.P. Moore’s Sons, New York, NY on November 10, 1881 in a six-gun shipment. Shipped “soft” means that the revolver was destined to be engraved & finished outside the factory. CONDITION: About good. Original nickel finish remains under the ejector rod housing with the balance of the revolver a gray metal color showing moderate to heavy wear. Grip is sound with numerous age lines and retains a fine, dark, mellow ivory color. Hammer is not solid in the safety notch and the half-cock notch is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine frosting. 4-38226 JR171 (10,000-15,000)

EARLY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 23871. Cal. 45. SN 23871. Early single action with bbl cut to 4-3/4”, and replaced front sight. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grip. It has early style engraving, probably from the Nimschke shop, which consists of about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with feather patterns on top strap and ejector rod housing. Top of backstrap has a foliate fan with arabesque patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with foliate patterns on lands between the flutes and small sprays of foliate patterns back of the flutes. Rear edge of cylinder has a dash pattern border. Loading gate is engraved with a diamond pattern. It has a third type ejector rod housing and half moon ejector rod head. Cylinder pin is a replacement and the cylinder pin screw is replaced with the screw mounted vertically. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl & cyl. Overall retains a cleaned gray patina with softened engraving. Grip is very worn with myriad age lines and retains a golden yellow patina. Base pin is a replacement and base pin screw has been replaced with a much larger screw. Hammer screw appears to be a replacement. Hammer is not solid in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Very worn, dark bore. 4-38227 JR201 (6,000-10,000)

FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 126590. 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 with caliber on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with old 2-pc ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about “D” coverage consisting of foliate arabesque patterns on sides of frame with Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap has a wavy leaf pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on bbl boss and sunburst patterns on cylinder pin boss and ejector rod housing boss. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up sides of the bbl with geometric patterns back of front sight. Ejector rod housing gullet is engraved with a snake pattern. Top of backstrap has Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst pattern with geometric patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved with sunburst patterns on lands between the flutes with a snake & dot pattern around back edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with rubber grip, factory engraved and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on June 19, 1888 in a shipment of six same type guns. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish with the engraving moderately worn. Grips are extremely fine with numerous age lines and a fine mellow ivory color. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-39000 JR194 (6,000-10,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 211401. Cal. 45 Colt. 1901 produced single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with modern after-market 1-pc ivory grip, deep relief carved with an American eagle and shield on right side clutching a ribbon in its beak & left talon inscribed “LIBERTY” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Left side is deep relief carved with a Texas-style 5-pointed star above an unmarked ribbon that appears to have had a name removed. Revolver is very well engraved with about 80% coverage on frame of very fine, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop. The bbl boss on upper front of frame has a flower blossom on each side, very similar to that found on a double action revolver engraved by Mr. Helfricht as pictured on p. 468 of The Colt Engraving Book, Wilson. The outside edges of the back strap ears are engraved in sunburst patterns similar to numerous other single actions engraved by Mr. Helfricht. The shoulders of the trigger guard are engraved in diamond & dot patterns with a large Helfricht style fan at top of back strap. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns up both sides of bbl and lightly on ejector rod housing. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. While it cannot be stated with absolute certainty that this engraving work was done by Mr. Helfricht or someone in his shop, it has all the earmarks and easily can be attributed to Mr. Helfricht. The cylinder pin, lock bolt screw, some of grip frame screws and ejector rod housing screw are all replacements. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth, even, medium brown patina showing heavy wear at muzzle edges with a few spots of scattered light pitting. Cyl is a smooth gray/brown patina. The crossbolt screw is battered. Ejector rod is slightly long and impedes cyl removal and is possibly an old replacement. Front edge of cyl bushing is chipped from someone forcing the cyl past the too-long rod. Grip retains a medium ivory patina with a few age lines. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-37611 JR13 (5,500-6,500)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 44389. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with the caliber on the left front web of the trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc replacement walnut grip and replacement hammer spring. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably from the Nimschke shop with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on the frame. Cylinder pin boss & ejector rod boss on front center of the frame are engraved with hunter stars. It has feather patterns over the top strap with the bbl, backstrap & buttstrap engraved to match the frame. Cylinder is engraved with alternating foliate arabesque patterns and sunbursts on the lands between the flutes with a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Ejector rod housing has foliate arabesque patterns on the outer radius with snake & dot pattern in the top gullet. Ejector rod housing is 3rd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Last four digits of the SN is on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing and on the cylinder with the full SN in the usual three positions on the bottom of frame, trigger guard & butstrap. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with bbl length & type of stocks not listed with blue finish shipped to E.C. Meachum Arms & Co., St. Louis, MO on Feb. 7, 1880 in a shipment of 50 same type guns. There is no mention of the engraving indicating that this revolver was subsequently shipped to New York for engraving. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip as noted above. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth gray metal patina. Grip is sound and retains a worn oil patina. Several of the screws are battered. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38300 JR179 (6,000-10,000)

SPECTACULAR & RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 172734. Cal. 45 Colt. Silver finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 2-line address on top and the caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with factory 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief raised carved bull’s head on right side. Revolver has Cuno Helfrecht’s deluxe coverage engraving consisting of sweeping foliate arabesque scrolls with punch dot background. Frame has full coverage with his trademark sunburst on the loading gate with unusual snake & dot patterns by the hammer slot. Both sides of the cylinder pin boss have small sunbursts. Top strap is engraved with feather patterns and the bbl has matching foliate arabesque patterns almost full length on both sides with Moorish patterns around front sight. Cylinder is engraved with small sunbursts and foliate arabesque patterns on lands between flutes. Rear edge of cylinder has a zig zag border with two very fine chip borders. Top of back strap has a beautiful sunburst pattern with zig zag and Moorish patterns at the top & heel and over the butt strap. Trigger guard has foliate arabesque patterns. Back strap is engraved “Johnie Johnson”. Front strap is engraved in a different hand “FROM” and butt strap “Mrs R L G to”. Accompanied by two Colt Factory letters, one from 1984 and the other 2007. Both supplying identical information fully identifying this revolver in caliber 45 with 3-1/2″ bbl, silver finish, carved bull head pearl stocks, factory engraved with inscription as found on back strap and shipped to H. Woodhaus & Son, address not available on Sept. 15, 1897 on a one gun shipment. This revolver is made without provision for an ejector rod housing on a standard black powder frame. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only about 600 of these rare revolvers were made in the period 1882-1896 and of these only a few were engraved. While this revolver was shipped in 1897 which, theoretically, should have placed it in the smokeless powder frame era, Colt obviously, being their usual frugal selves, used a carryover black powder frame to build this revolver. Surviving authentic engraved sheriff-models are virtually nonexistent and this may be the only factory inscribed example. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 30-35% orig silver plating with balance a gray patina with orig silver strong in sheltered areas. Engraving remains sharp & clear showing only light surface wear with heavier wear around the muzzle and slight dings on the front sight. Front & back straps are gray metal patina showing moderate to heavy wear. Left grip has a tiny chip at left heel and another at the frame, otherwise grips are sound with a few minor rust stains around the edges and show great fire & color with sharp carving on bull’s head. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-35284 JR232 (90,000-110,000)

RARE COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 122392. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & case colored with 4″ bbl made without ejector rod with slightly altered, thinned front sight and 2-line address on top with a tiny “44” on the bottom just forward of base pin. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and the left front web of the trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. Mounted with rampant Colt & eagle hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver in 44-40 caliber with 4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, shipment to Browning Bros., Ogden, Utah On Jan. 19, 1889 in a shipment of two same type guns. According to the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only about 600 of these standard black powder frame Sheriff’s/Storekeeper’s models were built in the period 1882-1896 and of those, only 180 were in 44 caliber. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & grip frame retain about 85% thinning orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains faded case colors. Cylinder retains about 90% orig blue, strong & bright in flutes. Grips are sound and show moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-37812 (14,500-22,500)

RARE COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHARP FLUTED FRAME. SN 80082. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4″ bbl made without provision for an ejector rod housing, full front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and the caliber marking is 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. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only an estimated 350 of these Sheriff’s Model revolvers with sharp fluted frames were ever produced. Very few survive today. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in .45 cal 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. CONDITION: Good to very good. Only traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered 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% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 4-39002 JR199 (7,500-12,500)

RARE FIRST SERIES FLUTED FRAME COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 77612. Cal. 45 Colt. Early style configuration with rare 3-1/2″ bbl, built without ejector rod housing and has the early style fluted frame. Top of bbl has the full orig front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. This single action was part of the Mel Torme Collection and was displayed on his exhibit board. Accompanied by a copy of a picture from a newspaper or magazine article showing Mr. Torme and a show official standing in front of Mr. Torme’s show exhibit of single action revolvers. Bottom of photograph is noted that this revolver is “pictured to right of center”. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish (blue & case colored) with type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL on Feb. 25, 1882 in a shipment of ten same type guns. Additionally accompanied by a 3-page hand written letter from noted single action historian, author & authority, Ron Graham, wherein he authenticates this revolver as being of historic importance in that it was one of the first 25 “Sheriff’s Model” single actions produced and one of the first ten made with 3-1/2″ bbls. Mr. Graham points out that this revolver has the usual factory markings as noted above with an “H” in the hammer slot and a “B” & a “2” inspector stamps on rear of cylinder. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only a total of about 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions ever produced of which about 350 were manufactured in the period 1882-1884. PROVENANCE: Mel Torme Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being an overall even medium plum/brown patina with some very fine pin prick pitting and a series of small dings on right side of bbl. Cylinder pin is probably an old replacement although Colt is known to have produced special order cylinder pins and this one does have dimples in each end. Screws are all fine showing no evidence of battering. Grip has chipped toes with heavy wear and a dark oil stained finish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35285 (15,000-20,000)

COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1624. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has the serial number under the ejector rod housing and “44” about 1/2″ forward of the frame. Back edge of frame and hammer slot have correct inspector initials with bin number “42” on loading gate. Bore is conventionally rifled as is found in rimfire SAA’s and ejector rod is 2nd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip numbered to this revolver in back strap channel. Accompanied by an early, lightly tooled Slim Jim style holster made for a single action revolver with a replacement belt loop harness riveted to back side. Consignor states that this holster came with this revolver when he purchased it many years ago. These rare revolvers, approx. 1,892 produced in period 1875-1880, in their own serial range, were essentially obsolete by the time they were produced. Finding limited acceptance on the American market, Colt was able to sell most of the existing stock to remote & undeveloped countries such as Mexico & South America where the Henry & Winchester Model 1866 rifles were still in use and where care was minimal at best. Consequently it is rare to find one of these rimfire revolvers with orig bbl length and finish. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig nickel turning slightly milky. Cyl & trigger guard show the primary losses. Grip has slightly chipped toes showing moderate to heavy wear and retains 35-40% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Holster has some minor period of use restitching and shows moderate to heavy wear but is sound and flexible with lightly crackled finish. 4-36622 JR5 (25,000-45,000)

RARE RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1168. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with dashes at each end. Bore is conventionally rifled with six equal lands & grooves as found on this special run of rimfire revolvers. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the caliber marked on the left shoulder of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. The SN was observed on bottom of the bbl under ejector rod housing, on cylinder and in usual three positions on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Bottom of bbl also has a tiny “44” just forward of the base pin. Only about 1,892 of these rare revolvers were produced in period 1875-1887 with the vast majority going to lesser developed countries where maintenance was minimal or non-existent and the 7-1/2″ bbl was not well accepted. Therefore it is rare to find one of these revolvers in orig configuration and orig finish is usually out of the question. One of the major recipients of these revolvers was the firm of Wexell & De Gress of Mexico City. Another firm who received a number of these revolvers was Meyers & Geiger of New York who were major exporters. Only a few were sold within the U.S. This caliber in the single action revolver was obsolete before it was introduced and therefore saw very limited acceptance in the U.S., whereas Mexico, other South American countries and some middle-eastern countries were still heavily using the Henry and Model 1866 Winchester rifles. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. Backstrap channel of grip was too heavily oil & rust stained to determine if a SN was present, however condition of this grip and fit to frame leaves no doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Overall retains a dark even brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas on bbl. Front edge of frame is moderately to heavily pitted as is front face of cylinder with rust spotting over most surfaces. Grip, as noted, has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Most of screws are slightly battered. 4-38940 (6,000-8,000)

RARE VON OPPEN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 15304. Cal. 45 Boxer (45 Eley Short). Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script letter address that has serifs at each end. Bottom of bbl has last four digits of serial number under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Bottom left side of bbl and cylinder have tiny British proofs. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL / B”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut 1-pc grip that has last four digits of serial number in back strap channel. Right shoulder of trigger guard has the Von Oppen stamp which consists of a rampant Colt surmounted by a “C”. Baron Frederick Von Oppen was Samuel Colt’s brother-in-law and was the head of Colt’s London Agency and Sales Agent for all of Europe, the middle and near East. This mark was established by Von Oppen with the concurrence of Samuel Colt which was used as an additional mark to certify Colt originality as early as 1872 and was applied to Colt firearms that were not clearly marked with the Colt address, especially those in the 450 Boxer and 450 Eley calibers. These Von Oppen marked single actions are rarely encountered today with only a few known. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish in caliber “45 ELEY SHORT” with bbl length and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Colt’s London Agency, 14 Pall Mall, London, England on Nov. 5, 1874 in a shipment of 100 same type guns. This SAA was manufactured in 1874 which was the first year of production for the 450 Boxer caliber and also the first year the 5-1/2″ bbl was available. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy original blue with the flaked areas a medium patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant original factory case hardened colors, slightly thinned on recoil shield and loading gate with some minor fading on top strap and top edge of hammer. Sides of frame are brilliant. Cylinder retains about 75% thinning orig blue, strong & bright in the flutes. Trigger guard and back strap retain most of their orig glossy bright blue, slightly thinned on front strap with heavier thinning on back strap toward heel. Grip is sound with minor handling & use marks, a couple of small gouges and a heavy scratch on right side and overall retains most of its brilliant orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38593 JR7 (30,000-50,000)

RARE CASED VON OPPEN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 14877. Cal. 450 Boxer. 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. Right shoulder of the trigger guard is marked with a tiny Rampant Colt and a “C”. This is the mark of Baron Frederick Von Oppen who was Samuel Colt’s brother-in-law and was the head of Colt’s London Agency and Sales Agent for all of Europe, the middle and near East. This mark was established by Von Oppen with the concurrence of Samuel Colt which was used as an additional mark to certify Colt originality as early as 1872 and was applied to Colt firearms that were not clearly marked with the Colt address, especially those in the 450 Boxer and 450 Eley calibers. These Von Oppen marked single actions are rarely encountered today with only a few known. Bbl & cyl have tiny English proofs. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with brass disc in lid. Interior is green baize lined with the Colt London Agency paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a steel cleaning rod an L-shaped nipple wrench, a Dixon pewter oiler and a cartridge block for 28 cartridges containing 28 mixed manufacture rds. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, which on p. 333 lists only 729 single actions produced in this caliber. CONDITION: Revolver is about fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas and flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Frame & hammer retain nearly all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 75-80% strong orig blue thin on frontstrap and center of backstrap which has candy-striping. Cylinder retains 93-95% strong orig blue. Grip is sound with a tiny chip out of right toe with light handling & use marks and retains most of a wiped-on top finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with three or four tiny spots of very light pitting. Case is fine with a few small chips out of lid and a couple of minor grain checks in bottom with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of an old wiped-on finish on lid. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with damage from front sight & hammer spur. Label shows wear from cylinder, otherwise is intact and moderately yellowed. Accessories are fine. 4-38592 (17,000-24,000)

WONDERFUL CASED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 108483. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter Hartford address and the etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” forward of base pin. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “44 CF” on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with highly figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip that has four digits of SN that appear to be “4047” inside the backstrap channel. Inside frontstrap channel of the grip is the pencil name “L.A. BRASH” or possibly “LA BRASH”. Although this grip appears to be numbered to another revolver there is no question that it fits perfectly and has been installed about the lifetime of the revolver. Bottom of bbl & cyl have tiny British proofs. Top strap is engraved “COGSWELL & HARRISON / 226 STRAND. LONDON.”. Accompanied by a red baize lined leather trunk case with decorated lid and an empty scalloped-corner brass plaque in the center. Inside the lid has a paper Cogswell & Harrison label. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a brass & ebony cleaning rod, an ebony handled turn screw, a pewter Dixon oil bottle and in the front is a small leather label gold embossed “HUW D. WALTERS”. Two covered compartments with ivory pulls are empty. Front center compartment has a leather cartridge block for 32-rds, which contains twenty-one loaded rds and eleven fired cases. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with nickel finish shipped to Colt’s London Agency, Pall Mall London on Aug. 20, 1885 in a shipment of twelve same type guns. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig factory nickel finish with some fine pimpling on right side of bbl and front of frame with some areas turning milky. Recoil shield & loading gate are slightly dulled with some spotting on frame. Trigger guard & backstrap are milky. Cylinder has some minor discoloration in flutes with dulling on about 30% of circumference. Face of cyl is gray metal color. Grip is sound with moderately worn edges and a small gouge by left heel and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. Case is very fine with light scuffing. Interior is lightly faded. 4-38591 JR205 (20,000-25,000)

FINE ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 110842. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish, 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address with the etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl just above base pin. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has a number in backstrap channel that is indecipherable. However, the fit & condition of this grip leaves no doubt that it is orig to this revolver CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 85-88% strong, bright orig nickel finish with slight losses around muzzle and near the frame. Etched panel is completely legible. Frame retains about 50% orig nickel, mostly on right side with balance gray metal color. Left side of bbl boss has light hammer marks. Trigger guard retains about 75% strong orig nickel with the trigger bow and toe of front strap gray metal color. Backstrap is mostly a gray metal color with strong nickel on buttstrap. Cylinder retains 75-80% strong orig nickel. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue turned dull on three screws on left side of frame. Grip is sound with usual handling & use marks showing moderate wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-38946 JR197 (6,000-10,000)

SCARCE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 93507. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of bbl has orig etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bottom of the bbl has last four digits of the serial number under the ejector rod housing and there is a tiny “44” about 5/8″ forward of the frame. Frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber “44 C.F.” is marked on left front web of trigger guard. It has 3rd type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip and has last four digits of serial number in back strap channel. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig blue turning brown with strong bright blue under ejector rod housing. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, generally turned dark with brighter colors in sheltered areas. Cyl retains about 80% strong orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% thin orig blue, strong in gullets. Trigger guard & back strap retain thin orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Grip is outstanding showing light wear and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37616 JR6 (12,000-15,000)

*FINE 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 349160. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed in the usual position on bottom of frame and on right side of front & back straps under the grip. Accompanied by a fine blue velvet lined oak casing, French fitted in the bottom for revolver with a 6-rd cartridge block in right front corner and has orig functioning key. This revolver in this caliber is scarce with there having been just 1,365 produced after 1922 (this revolver made in 1926) and 1,011 produced prior to 1914 in this caliber. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found, shipped to Witte Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, March 11, 1927 in a one gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Appears to be new and unfired retaining about all of its orig nickel finish with some moisture etching on left top side of bbl & top strap with more etching on trigger guard. Grips are crisp with no discernible diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is equally new. 4-36637 JR209 (4,000-7,000)

*FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 352322. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with fine, smooth, replacement pearl grips. Full serial number was observed on right side of front & back straps and the last two digits of serial number are stamped on rear face of cylinder. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38/40 caliber with 7-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish with rubber grips and sold to Herman Hardware, address unavailable, shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL, Sept. 6, 1929 in a one gun shipment. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine orig factory nickel with only faint signs of use. Grips fit extremely well and are sound with lots of fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37608 (7,000-8,000)

*FINE 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 347315. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and the caliber marking high on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. SN was observed on the bottom of the frame and on right side of the front & backstraps, under the grip. Rear face of cylinder has the last two digits of the SN between two chambers. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered on the inside to this revolver. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found and shipped to John B. Varick Co., Manchester, NH on Oct. 30, 1925 in a one gun shipment. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Has been fired, possibly only one cylinder full as there is only slight burn on face of chambers. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory nickel with a couple of small dings on front sight and a few minor hammer marks in bottom edges of grips. Grips show light diamond point wear with a couple of small chips on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38233 JR182 (9,000-12,000)

FINE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 94421. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, thinned front sight with 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 without circle. Mounted with wonderful old 1-pc ivory grip, undoubtedly a distributor supplied grip from the 1880’s, made in the old style with two slabs of ivory glued to a split wooden block. Serial number was observed in the usual three places, on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. The assembly number “886N” was observed on left side of front and back straps under grip, around cyl bushing hole, on face of cyl and on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing without the “N” on the bbl. Bbl was replaced during the restoration. Right rear web of trigger guard has a 6-pointed star indicating factory restored finish. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 44-40 caliber, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, nickel finish, shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY on Aug. 28, 1883 in a shipment of 25 same type guns. Colt probably shipped it with hard rubber grips which were exchanged for the 1-pc ivory grip by the distributor. Also accompanied by one full and one partial box of Remington UMC 44 WCF cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory finish with only some slight dulling of the cyl & backstrap. Has been fired since rebuild, but very little. Grip is sound with numerous age lines and a minor nick or two and retains a wonderful aged ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. Cartridge boxes are moderately soiled with worn edges and a couple of open corners. Some ammunition is lightly oxidized. 4-39033 JR218 (10,000-15,000)

*FINE PRE-WAR FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 328091. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Serial number is in usual three places on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Mounted with a fine 1-pc ivory grip that is constructed in the old way with two slabs of ivory attached to a wooden block. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue, only slightly thinned on sides at the muzzle. Front sight has been slightly lowered. Ejector rod housing retains about 95% strong orig blue in gullets, thin on outer radius. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains bright blue on top & back edges. Cylinder retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue. Front & backstraps retain dark blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray patina. Grip is sound, slightly large and retains a wonderful ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38234 JR184 (5,750-6,750)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information: Gun is factory refinished not original finish.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 181599. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened finish, 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight with 2-line address and caliber markings on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates & rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have the serial number in pencil on the inside forward edges and the name “A. PETERSON” scratched inside the left grip. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 95-96% strong bright orig blue and cyl 88-90% thinning orig blue. Frame retains about 85% strong orig case colors, moderately faded, bright in sheltered areas, faded over stop strap and recoil shields. Hammer retains about 90% muted case colors. Front & back straps retain thin orig blue, strong elsewhere. Grips are fine showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38594 JR3 (8,000-11,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information: Gun is factory refinished not original finish.

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 187079. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter 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 marked only with three “X”‘s in each side. Butt strap is stamped with a “10”, likely an old property number from a police department, mine or ranch armory. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with thinning around muzzle and on ejector rod housing. Cyl retains about 90% thin orig blue, strong in the flutes. Frame & hammer retain 50-60% faded orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, brilliant on left side of hammer. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear, turning chocolate on bottom edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37594 (4,000-5,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 17646. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly lowered front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with a tiny “U.S.” acceptance stamp. Bbl & cylinder are unnumbered except for “R.A.C.” (Renaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials on bottom of bbl and rear edge of cylinder. Trigger guard bears the serial number “35028” and back strap number “131804” with a “K” inspector initial. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) inspector cartouche under the date “1890” on left side and the “RAC” cartouche on right side. Bottom left edge of grip also has the “R.A.C.” sub-inspector initials. This revolver is one of the 5,444 mismatched artillery altered revolvers processed during the 1900-1903 period. The frame serial number is consecutive to number “17647” which is recorded as having been with Troop L, 7th Cavalry in 1888. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with most of losses on left side from holster wear. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig faded case colors, dark on top edge, turned silver on top strap and faded on right side. Recoil shield & loading gate are also faded to gray. Case colors are brilliant in sheltered areas. Trigger guard retains 40-50% thinning blue, bright in sheltered areas. Back strap retains about all of its blue, thinned toward heel. Cylinder retains about 80% strong blue, bright in flutes. Grip is sound with the aforementioned sharp cartouches with minor bruises on each side. Overall shows light wear and retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38598 JR8 (7,500-12,500)

Revised: 10/7/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: There is a small re-glued chip at Toe of left grip panel.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 112440. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case color hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials and last four digits of the serial number under the ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is 2nd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. The “D.F.C.” initials are also found on the cylinder, bottom of frame and bottom left edge of grip. Trigger guard & butt strap have the mystery “G” inspector initial. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.”. Mounted with a beautiful 1-pc walnut grip that has crisp “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) inspector cartouche under the date “1884” on left side and the “DFC” cartouche on right side. This series of Cavalry Colts usually saw hard service on the frontier with some being issued to various militia units. Rarely are they found with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered but is obviously correct and fits perfectly. Bbl & cyl retain 90-92% orig blue with fine flaking that is turning to medium patina. Both sides of front sight and ejector rod stud retain visible feathers in the finish. Ejector rod housing retains most of its orig factory blue with some slight thinning on outer radius. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case hardened colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong and turning dark elsewhere. Grip frame retains dull blue/brown finish with freckling on back strap, strong blue in sheltered areas. Grip is outstanding showing light wear with minor chips & scratches and retains both crisp cartouches and date with most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38597 (30,000-40,000)

FINE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 132255. 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 “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with the date “1890” above the “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) cartouche. Right side has the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) cartouche and the last four digits of the SN are in the backstrap channel. The “RAC” sub-inspector initials were observed on bottom of bbl, bottom of frame, cylinder and on the bottom left edge of grip. Trigger guard, just below SN, toe of buttstrap and front end of ejector rod housing are marked with a small “K” inspector initial. The last four digits of the SN are on the bottom of the bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. The full SN is found on bottom of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. This revolver is from the last contracts signed Nov. 1889 and Sept. 1890 in the serial range 131187 through 140361. Each contract was for 2,000 revolvers. Accompanied by a letter from noted Colt historian, author & collector, John Kopec, wherein he states that in all likelihood this revolver was among a group issued to the 8th Cavalry, possibly as replacements for lost or damaged revolvers. The 8th Cavalry was formed in 1866 and consisted primarily of Western enlistees, veterans of the Civil War. The 8th spent most of its time in the Rocky Mountain West ranging from New Mexico to Montana. On Dec. 29, 1890, they, along with other Cavalry regiments combined in putting down the last major Indian uprising culminating in the massacre at Wounded Knee. In 1898 the 8th shipped out to Cuba for a 4-year tour to secure the peace. They returned to the U.S. in 1902 to Fort Riley, Kansas and in 1905 were assigned to the Philippines for peacekeeping duties there. In 1907 they returned to the U.S. and again were divided among Nebraska, Fort Russell, Wyoming and Fort Yellowstone, Wyoming. In 1910 they were reassigned to the Philippines for a second tour of duty, this time fighting the Moros on Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. In the Battle of Bansak Mountain on June 13, 1910, fifty-one members of Troop H, 8th Cavalry and other soldiers, led by John J. Pershing fought hundreds of Moro warriors killing an estimated 300 while suffering only slight losses. They returned to the U.S. and back to the Philippines in 1914 for garrison duty. In 1915 they were assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas protecting the border against Mexican bandits. They participated in the U.S. expedition into Mexico after Pancho Villa had raided into New Mexico. One young officer of the 8th Cavalry became impatient with the slow progress of the expedition and rode out on his own looking for Pancho Villa. He didn’t find Villa but he did find Villa’s bodyguard, Julio Cardenas, and in a shootout killed him. This young man’s name was 1st Lt. George S. Patton, Jr. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with majority of losses on left side of muzzle from being cleaned. In that same area are some small spots of rust. Frame & hammer retain strong case colors in sheltered areas, mostly faded to gray. Trigger guard & back strap retain 60-70% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, blue/gray patina on front strap and about half back strap. Cyl is mostly a blue/gray patina with blue in the flutes. Grip is sound with light nicks & scratches showing moderate edge wear and retaining about 80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-38173 JR181 (8,000-12,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN “7th CAV REPLACEMENT” SN RANGE. SN 18918. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script letter address that has brackets on each end. Bottom of the bbl, under ejector rod housing has the last four digits of serial number. Ejector rod housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip numbered to this revolver in the backstrap channel. Left side of the grip has the legible cartouche “APC” (A.P. Casey). Small “C” inspector initials are found on the various parts including bbl, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap & bottom right edge of the grip. Bbl has what appears to be vice marks on either side and that area has been cleaned and artificially aged. Cylinder also is artificially aged. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with shipment to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant Oct. 4, 1895 in a shipment of 200 same type guns. Remarks section states that the orig shipping records were lost or destroyed however the existing records indicate that worn parts were replaced and the exterior refinished and reshipped to the government. Also accompanied by a partial letter from noted Colt Single Action historian & author, John Kopec, wherein he identifies this revolver as above and states that this revolver’s serial number “falls within a group of recorded examples which have been issued to ‘Troop L, 7th Cavalry’ as ‘after-battle’ replacements”. He further states that they were probably issued as early as Oct. 3, 1876 just four months after the Battle at Little Bighorn involving the 7th Cavalry wherein George Armstrong Custer and 212 troopers of his command were killed. This revolver falls within the first U.S. Contract fourth and fifth extensions in the period Dec. 1874 through March 1875. It is listed on p. 43 of Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, and was part of a shipment to the New York militia after being refurbished. Other revolvers from the same series are shown to have been issued to a variety of troops of the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Cavalry. These early revolvers were virtually all issued to Cavalry troops and saw action during the Indian Wars. It was only after they were recalled that they were issued to militia units. Undoubtedly this revolver saw action on the frontier. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & cylinder as noted above with bbl retaining 40-50% strong orig blue with strong feathers around front sight. Frame retains 15-20% case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Trigger guard & backstrap are a blue/gray patina. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a wonderful hand worn patina with aforementioned legible cartouche. Grip does not fit exactly near toe area and it appears that the number on buttstrap is restamped. Cylinder number is probably also restamped. Restamping of serial numbers was a common practice during the 1895 refurbishment at Colt’s. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a couple of scattered spots of light pitting. 4-38297 (15,000-20,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 49102. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “US”. Mounted with a replacement 1-pc walnut grip that has spurious “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) cartouche and the date “1878” on left side and “HN” (Henry Nettleton) cartouche on right side. Bottom edges of grip are artificially battered and have a small “N” mark. Revolver is from the 3rd contract under the Wheeler sub-inspected series and is listed by SN on p. 59 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Mr. E.C. Wheeler substituted for Henry Nettleton when Mr. Nettleton became ill during the inspection of this contract. Mr. Wheeler’s “W” is found on frame, hammer & cylinder with Mr. Nettleton’s initials on the trigger guard and backstrap. Last four digits of SN are on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. Revolver has been severely cleaned and only three digits of SN are partially visible on buttstrap. It has 2nd type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. The “OWA” cartouche on left side of grip is spurious because Mr. Ainsworth was involved in inspecting only the 1st contract of single action Army revolvers. No evidence can be found to indicate he was still an inspector in the 1878 period. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found and sold to the U.S. Government and delivered to the U.S. Government inspector at the Colt factory on Aug. 12, 1878 in a shipment of 150 guns. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Only traces of orig finish remain on bottom of bbl at the frame and in the most sheltered areas of the frame with balance being a cleaned & polished bright metal. Grip is sound with a smooth hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-36593 JR202 (4,000-6,000)

HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 48628. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. It has 2nd type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side has the outline of a cartouche with right side having a partially legible Henry Nettleton cartouche. Mr. Nettleton’s inspector initials appear on several parts including bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap & hammer and partially visible on bottom right edge of grip. Although cylinder has the last four digits of SN on the side, the Nettleton initials are not visible as there is light pitting in that area. Last four digits of SN are found on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder with the full SN in the usual three places on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Henry Nettleton was the sub-inspector under Capt. John E. Greer for two contracts in May & July of 1878. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Orig finish remains only on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing with balance being a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered fine pitting on frame & cylinder. Grip frame is also a silver/gray/brown patina with hammer marks on buttstrap and correspondingly on bottom edges of grip. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & fine pitting. 4-38941 (5,500-7,500)

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 48283. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame and a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. It has had the date & cartouches overstamped with the number “50” over “CO.E” on left side and “WCCO / 26” on right side. WCCO, we are told, stands for Western Costume Company of Hollywood and apparently the number “26” was their inventory control number. The markings on left side of grip are probably the rack number in Company E of whatever unit it happened to belong. Revolver has the Henry Nettleton inspector initials on bbl, frame, trigger guard, buttstrap, cyl, hammer and bottom left edge of the grip. Bbl is mounted with a replacement third type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. The Western Costume Company is the premier movie costume supplier to the film industry since its beginning in 1912. Its first contracted Western was “Squaw Man” starring William S. Hart. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter that identifies this revolver in 45 caliber, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, blue finish and delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant July 12, 1878 in a shipment of 100 same type guns. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. No orig finish remains having been chemically cleaned to a light gray patina. Markings are all sharp & legible as are SN’s & inspector initials. Grip has slightly chipped left toe with thre notches in left edge and four or five more in right edge with aforementioned overstamped cartouches and retains a hand-worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Crisp bore with ultra-fine pitting from firing blanks. 4-38981 (4,000-7,000)

HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 50180. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered 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 having the outlines of a cartouche on each side and the date “1878” on left side. Grip is a modern replacement artificially aged to resemble old equipment. It has 2nd type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Bottom of the bbl has the last four digits of the SN under the ejector rod housing. The “HN” inspector initials were observed on bottom of bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder & hammer and bottom right of grip. Serial numbers on the trigger guard & buttstrap have been restamped. This revolver appears to have been part of the 3rd contract signed Aug. 1878. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, sold to United States Government and delivered to U.S. Gov’t Inspector at the Colt plant Sept. 13, 1878 in a shipment of 200 same type guns. As with most Single Action Armys of that era they were virtually all issued to frontier Cavalry troopers during the Indian Wars and saw hard service. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall artificially aged brown patina with scattered pitting on the cylinder. Trigger screw is a replacement and most other screws are battered. Cylinder pin is battered. Hammer spring is a replacement. Grip has a chipped left heel, otherwise is fine retaining most of its custom finish. Strong bore with scattered pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-38301 JR177 (5,000-7,000)

AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 86001. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ replacement bbl, slightly altered front sight and script bbl address. Bore is unusually rifled with six wide lands and six unusual narrow grooves. It has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” on left side of the frame and is mounted with replacement 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver falls within the 7th and 8th U.S. Contracts from Aug. 1882 through April 1883. The 7th and 8th contracts are listed as having been inspected by Capt. John E. Greer, not O.W. Ainsworth. Mr. Ainsworth was the first inspector of Colt Military Single Action Army revolvers in the early contracts SN 179-14998, however Mr. Ainsworth became ill in Nov. 1874 and was unable to finish the inspection of this contract which was then completed by Capt. John R. Edie using Mr. Ainsworth’s tiny “A” inspector stamp. There is no indication anywhere in available reference materials that Mr. Ainsworth resumed inspections after this period. This revolver has small “A” inspector initials on several places, including the frame, which is never found on authentic Ainsworth-inspected revolvers. It therefore must be assumed that this revolver was assembled and marked to deceive a novice and unsuspecting buyer. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth brown patina. Crown on bbl is rounded more than an authentic would be. The “U.S.” is restamped and bbl marking is absent any breaks in any letters. Grip is new and retains a nice oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Again, this revolver was undoubtedly assembled & marked to deceive an unknowing buyer. This would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-36578 JR175 (1,500-2,500)

EARLY CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH WESTERN ASSOCIATION. SN 42535. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has the last four digits of the SN under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is 2nd type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and the caliber is marked on left shoulder of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has the number “1796” in backstrap channel. Even though this is a replacement grip it fits nearly perfectly and quite evidently has been in place most of the working life of this revolver, probably a field replacement. In addition to the SN on the bbl, the last four digits are also on the cylinder with the full SN in the usual three places, on the frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with shipment to J.P. Lower, Denver, Colorado, April 8, 1880 in a shipment of 50 same type guns. For many years in the late 19th century the J.P. Lower Co. was the most well known and best supplied outfitter in the Rocky Mountain region and was a major customer for not only Colt’s firearms but virtually every other manufacturer’s products also. This company supplied the buffalo hunter, the homesteader, law enforcement officers and outlaws with every manner of firearm and accessory necessary to survival during those dangerous and difficult times on the frontier. Numerous arms by various makers have been traced to law enforcement officers and outlaws who operated in that region. This revolver, having been delivered during those tumultuous years most certainly would have been carried and used by a person for self-defense or possibly some nefarious purpose. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 15-20% orig blue in sheltered areas and 10-15% faded case colors in sheltered areas. Left side of bbl and around muzzle has light pitting. Screws are all fine. Grip is sound with moderate to heavy wear on edges and overall retains 60-70% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. A fine frontier used single action. 4-37637 JR178 (5,000-8,000)

*SCARCE 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 352313. Cal. 44 Russian and S&W Spcl. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight with narrow sight groove. Bbl has 1-line block letter address with caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Right side of trigger guard & back strap, under grip, are marked with serial number. Last two digits of serial number are on rear face of cylinder between two chambers. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark burgundy box numbered to this revolver, with blue & white end label and a black & white end label on the lid marked “S.&W. CARTRIDGE”. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory finish with bright blue and moderately faded case colors. Case colors are bright & strong in sheltered areas. Grips show very light diamond point wear. May have been fired but if so very little. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box shows wear & tear with a small section missing from left front corner of lid. 4-36290 (7,500-9,500)

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 302242. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full orig front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with orig rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with type of stocks not listed, sold to J.C. Sudder, address unavailable, shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Co., New York, NY, Nov. 1, 1907 in a one gun shipment. CONDITION: Extremely fine, bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 98% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Left side of bbl is slightly thinned with a couple of minor scratches. There are visible feathers on each side of front sight and each side of ejector rod stud. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere, turned silver on top edge of hammer. Back strap is slightly thinned with heel edge wear and front strap is a blue/gray patina with dark glossy blue elsewhere on grip frame. Cyl retains 92-93% thinning glossy orig blue with several scrape lines around circumference, strong bright blue in the flutes. Grips are crisp showing light wear beginning to turn chocolate on right side. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38595 (13,000-16,000)

*PRE WW-II COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 353011. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and a rampant Colt. Mounted with replacement smooth ivory grips that are pencil numbered on inside to this revolver along with a $7.00 price marking, which indicates that they were purchased about contemporary with revolver. The full serial number was observed on the right side of the front & back straps and the last two digits of serial number are stamped on rear face of cylinder. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & cyl retain 98-99% glossy orig factory blue with only slight sharp edge wear and a light cyl drag line. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Grip frame has a few very minor nicks with some minor sharp edge wear. Grips are solid & sound with a couple of age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38596 (10,500-14,500)

*FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356990. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address with late model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with replacement 2-pc ivory grips that have a relief carved ox head on right side. The full serial number was observed on left side of front & back straps, under grip. Last three digits of serial number are stamped around cylinder bushing hole on face of cylinder. Last two digits of serial number are on bottom of bbl, just forward of frame. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, cyl & grip frame retain about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Screws have also been refinished. Frame, however, retains most of its orig factory case colors, moderately faded, brilliant in sheltered areas under a coating of shellac. Hammer has a stake mark on each side of firing pin hole. Grips are sound with minor age lines and retain a light, mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action Shooter. 4-37520 JR16 (2,000-3,000)

*RARE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355513. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 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 without circle. Serial number was observed in the usual place on bottom of frame and on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered “357581” under left side and “357383” under right side. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare revolvers were produced in this caliber in the first generation. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig factory finish with deep dark blue and lightly faded case colors on frame, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-36583 JR392 (5,000-8,000)

*FINE PRE-WAR, FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 352068. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc pearl grips that has a deep relief carved ox head on right side with gold eyes and red painted nostrils. Serial number was observed in the usual place on bottom front of frame and on the right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber stocks, shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on Aug 3, 1929 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a modern, blue velvet lined oak casing French fitted in bottom for revolver with a triangular cartridge block in right front corner containing six fired cases. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig nickel, bright in sheltered areas, shows handling & use elsewhere with some dulling and minor losses around muzzle and end of ejector rod housing. Grips are outstanding & sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is new. 4-36624 JR393 (10,000-15,000)

*COLT 1ST GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 349119. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and a rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered on inside for this revolver. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and side of front & backstraps under the grip. Last two digits of serial number are on rear face of cylinder between two cylinders. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 99% strong orig glossy blue with a few minor nicks on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about 97-98% strong orig blue. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, moderately faded, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grip frame retains about all of its orig factory blue with one small spot and some fine thinning on backstrap and toe of buttstrap. Cylinder retains 96-97% strong orig blue, slightly thinned around circumference, strong & bright in the flutes. Grips show light diamond point wear with a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-38395 JR183 (5,000-7,000)

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 293354. Cal. 45 Colt. Blued and color case hardened with 5 1/2″ bbl, original front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber mark on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and rampant colt in circle. It is mounted with rampant colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. It appears this revolver was made in 1907. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain 95-96% glossy original blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and wear on the end of the ejector rod housing. Left side of bbl has a series of small scratches. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their original factory case colors, moderately faded, brilliant in sheltered areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their original blue with some very slight thinning above the heel and back of the trigger guard. Cylinder retains 92-93% strong original blue with some light flaking and light scratches. Grips are sound showing light diamond-point wear. Hammer is strong in the safety notch, but will not catch in the half-cock notch, probably from old dried oil; otherwise, mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-36582 JR173 (5,000-8,000)

*RARE PRE-WAR/POST-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 357508. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced orig thick front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with an “S”. Serial number is in its usual spot on bottom of frame and right side of front & back straps. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered “357184”. This revolver has all appearances of a standard pre-war single action and is one of the approx. 300 assembled post-war from leftover pre-war parts. Slight differences are lack of a bevel on front end of ejector rod housing, no bevel on rear edge of trigger guard where it meets grip and the last three digits of SN faintly scratched on rear face of cylinder between two chambers. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found with type of stocks not listed, shipped to “Mr. Graham Anthony / President”, for presentation to “Theodore Nelson, Jr. / “The Boulders” / Upton, Massachusetts”, shipped on Nov. 6, 1952 in a one gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% orig factory blue, slightly thinned on left side of bbl. Frame retains about all of its brilliant factory case colors, slightly faded on top strap and loading gate. Hammer retains brilliant blue on top & rear edges. Grip frame retains about all of its orig factory blue with a couple of small spots on backstrap. Cylinder retains about 75% glossy orig blue with light scrapes around circumference. Grips, while not orig to this revolver, are from the same pre-war/post-war series and are very fine condition with light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36581 JR195 (6,000-10,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 274951. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight with 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a full circle. Mounted with orig rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver on the inside. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with most of losses from holster wear on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about 85% strong orig blue. Frame retains 50-60% orig case colors, faded to silver brown on left side, stronger on right side, bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder retains 75-85% thinning orig blue, bright in the flutes. Grip frame retains 75-80% orig blue, thinning on front strap & trigger bow with freckles of rust on back strap. Grips are sound showing light wear. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-37595 JR9 (2,500-4,000)

*FINE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 268116. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter 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 that are probably not orig to this revolver. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Wyeth Hardware & Mfg. Co., St. Joseph, Missouri on July 8, 1905 in a two gun shipment. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and thinning on left side. Ejector rod housing retains 96-97% glossy orig blue thinning on outer radius. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig factory case colors, mostly faded & turning dark with strong bright colors in sheltered areas. Trigger guard & backstrap retain bright blue in sheltered areas with front & backstraps a cleaned blue/gray patina. Grips show moderate wear and are turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37609 JR185 (3,500-4,500)

*FINE 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 318137. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with fine replacement 2-pc ivory grips with a deep relief carved buffalo head on right side. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% glossy orig blue with holster wear on left side, around muzzle and on ejector rod housing. Frame retains 30-40% orig case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Hammer is a cleaned gray metal color. Trigger guard & back strap retain blue in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Cyl retains dark blue in flutes with outer diameter a silver/gray patina. Three screws on left side of frame have slightly battered slots. Grips are sound and retain a light ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-36579 JR200 (3,500-6,000)

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 322922. Cal. 38 Colt. Blued and color case hardened with 5 1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address and the caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and rampant colt in a broken circle. It is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 1,011 of these rare revolvers were made prior to 1914 in all configurations. This revolver appears to have been made in 1912. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, shipped to Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, IL on April 6, 1912 in a one gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod housing retaining 96-97% glossy original factory blue. Frame and hammer retain about all of their original factory case colors, moderately faded, strong and bright in sheltered areas, dark on the hammer. Grip frame retains bright blue at the top of the backstrap with most of the backstrap a blue/gray patina. Buttstrap and trigger guard retain strong original blue, slightly thinned on the front strap. Cylinder retains 65-70% flaked original blue. Grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36580 JR172 (7,500-12,500)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 346783. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Full serial number was observed on right side of front & back straps, under grip and the last two digits of serial number are found on rear face of cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 96-97% glossy orig factory blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a few scattered spots of pinpoint rust. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, generally faded, but brilliant in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with light scrape lines around circumference. Front & back straps are turning plum with strong blue in sheltered areas around trigger guard and top of back strap. Front strap is lightly freckled. Grips are sound with a minor chipped heel and show light to moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-37610 JR11 (4,000-6,000)

*VERY SCARCE PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355497. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, orig thick front sight, 2-line address and late model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt and is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. The full serial number was observed on the right side of the front & back straps, under the grip and the last two digits of the serial number are stamped on rear face of cylinder. This is a very scarce to rare single action in this caliber with this bbl length. According to the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only twenty-five revolvers were produced in 38 S&W Spcl. and eighty-two in 38 Colt Spcl. for a total of 107 documented production out of the 357,859 produced prior to 1940. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl, cyl & grip frame retain about 99% glossy orig blue with about all of the orig blue on top & rear edges of the hammer, with strong orig blue turning plum on the trigger. Frame retains virtually all of its orig factory case colors, lightly to moderately faded, brilliant in sheltered areas. Screw heads appear untouched. Grips are crisp showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-37519 JR17 (5,000-8,000)

*RARE LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 354935. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and block letter address on top with left side bbl marking “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number is found on right side of front & back straps under the grip. The chambers in the cylinder have short shoulders for the 45 ACP and will not chamber a 45 Colt cartridge. Accompanied by two Colt factory letters, one from 1966 and the other 1990 with both reporting identical information which fully identifies this revolver in caliber 45 ACP with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish (which means blue & case colored), type of stocks not listed and shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on June 12, 1934 in a shipment of two same type guns. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia only 44 revolvers were produced in caliber “.45 Automatic” making this, indeed, an extremely rare single action. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl, ejector rod housing, cylinder & grip frame retain most of their strong orig factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear and tip of the ejector rod housing wear. Cylinder has a few faint scratches and a light drag line with slight front edge wear. Frame & hammer retain about all of their moderately faded case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Grips are crisp with no discernible wear or flaws. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35287 (35,000-40,000)

*COLT PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 350972. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Serial number was observed on usual place on bottom of frame and on right side of front & backstraps, under the grip. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to two different revolvers, #351074 and #350862. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% strong professionally restored blue with only light muzzle edge wear. Ejector rod housing retains 96-97% strong restored blue. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig factory case colors, generally faded but strong in sheltered areas, bright in front gullets. Cylinder retains about all of a fine restored finish. Trigger guard & backstrap retain orig blue in sheltered areas fading to blue/brown on front & backstraps. Grips fit well and show light wear on left side and light to moderate wear on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Would make an outstanding Cowboy Action shooter. 4-38396 JR186 (2,000-3,500)

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 347418. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight, 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with replacement, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips. The full serial number was observed on right side of front & back straps under the grip and the last two digits of serial number are stamped on rear face of cylinder. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 90-92% glossy orig blue with most of losses on left side of bbl from holster wear. Frame retains about 30% faded orig case colors, stronger & brighter in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 80% lightly to moderately faded case colors. Cyl retains about 50% thin blue, strong in the flutes. Front & back straps are a blue/gray patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Screw heads show a couple of slipped slots on trigger guard, otherwise are fine. Hammer is not solid in safety notch and timing is off and needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Grips are fine. 4-37613 JR18 (3,000-4,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO AN OKLAHOMA LAWMAN. SN 333824. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered or replaced front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth pearl grips inscribed on inside with the number “117” inside the left grip and initials “WB” inside the right. Left side of front strap, under grip, is hand stamped “JWC”. Accompanied by a small packet of information relating to John William Cross, 9 December 1878 – July 1970. Mr. Cross was born in Indian Territory and became a Deputy Marshall and Scout from the age of about nineteen. He continued in law enforcement and became a Deputy Sheriff in Sasakwa in Seminole County, Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Throughout the remainder of his life he remained in law enforcement and in 1929 was appointed Constable in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was continuously re-elected to that position and never had an opponent after 1936. There is no indication as to when he actually retired. Also accompanied by an oval framed photograph of an elderly gentleman in pin-striped suit and polka dot tie, presumably Mr. Cross, apparently loading a Smith & Wesson large bore hand-ejector revolver. The photograph backing is annotated “JOHN WILLIAM CROSS / CAROL LEE’S GREAT GRANDFATHER”. One of the documents accompanying this lot shows the obituary of Carol Cross, along with her death certificate dated 2006. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains virtually all of an old restored nickel finish with some light flaking around forcing cone area on front edge of frame. Grips have slightly chipped heels, otherwise are fine and retain great fire & color. Hammer will not hold in safety notch and timing is off, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light, fine pitting. Photo is fine, frame has a few chips & fine cracks. 4-38123 JR15 (3,000-5,000)

SPECTACULAR TURNBULL RESTORED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 100312. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with the caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Frame is black powder style and is mounted with spectacular, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. Screws, trigger & base pin are fire-blued. Accompanied by a fine glass-topped, hinged-lid, red velvet lined cherry casing that consignor states he made especially for this revolver. Also accompanied by a wonderfully framed & matted collage consisting of a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri on July 1, 1884 in a shipment of fifty same type guns. Also in the collage is a letter on Doug Turnbull restoration letterhead signed by Doug Turnbull specifying all of the work his company did to this revolver. That work consisted of a new bbl & cyl, a new trigger guard & grip, along with a new base pin, screws and other small parts. Mr. Turnbull also states that all the markings on the frame & bbl, along with SN’s were re-stamped & re-rolled to orig specifications. Top half of frame pictures both sides of this revolver in the “before” and “after”. Additionally accompanied by all of the orig parts removed prior to restoration. Buttstrap on the old part is numbered “54145”. Consignor, who is from Wyoming, states that this is an old time Wyoming cowboy gun that he thought worthy of restoration. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Blues are high polished & brilliant with spectacular, brilliant, Colt-style, bone charcoal color case hardening and the fire-blue on screws and other parts is brilliant. Grip is an absolute perfect fit with orig Colt-style varnish finish. Appears to be unfired since being rebuilt. Frame & contents are extremely fine. 4-38235 JR208 (5,500-7,500)

CASED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 138093. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight, 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. Left front web of trigger guard has the caliber marking and it is mounted with after-market carved & checkered rampant Colt & eagle 2-pc ivory grips. Accompanied by an extremely well made facsimile Colt casing with green velvet lining compartmented in bottom for revolver, space for an oil bottle with a wood handled cleaning rod in the front. Right front has a cartridge block containing 27-rds of ammunition laid out in a pattern to spell “COLT”. Left rear covered compartment is empty. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about all of a restored finish which has thinned the bbl & frame markings but all are still legible. Grips are very fine with a mellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is fine. 4-37518 (3,500-5,500)

*CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED NICKEL & GOLD FINISH COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 219055 & 240397. Cal. 45 Colt & 45 ACP. Nickel & gold finish with 5-1/2″ bbls, full front sights, 1-line block letter addresses with model & caliber markings on left sides. Left sides of frames have 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in circles. They are mounted with very fine custom fitted Sambar stag grips. Each revolver is accompanied by a spare nickeled cylinder in 45 ACP caliber. Revolvers are engraved identically by Horacio Acevedo and signed on bottom front edge of frame. Engraving consists of very well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background with about 80% coverage on frames which extends over both sides of bbls terminating just behind front sights with small patterns on each side of muzzles. Loading gates are engraved with Helfricht-style sunbursts with flower blossoms on each side of front of frame. Ejector rod housings are engraved with climbing leaf patterns on outer radii with snake & dot patterns in top gullets. Top straps are engraved with unusual fleur-de-lis and dot patterns. Sides of hammers are engraved with feather patterns and foliate arabesque patterns on spurs. Top of backstraps are beautifully engraved with initials “McL”. Backstraps have foliate arabesque patterns near the tops, at the heels and on buttstraps with matching patterns on trigger bows. Cylinders are all identically engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and back of flutes with scalloped borders at rear edges. Screws & base pins are all fire-blued. This set is accompanied by a fine custom oak casing with brass corner reinforcements and a scalloped edge plaque in the center, engraved “McLaughlin / Lake Forest”. Interior is green velvet lined with bottom compartmented for two revolvers with two empty covered compartments and a compartment for the two spare cylinders. Each revolver has a nickeled steel cleaning rod. Each end of case has a cartridge block for twelve cartridges with one end having 45 Colt cartridges and the other 45 ACP cartridges. Also accompanied by an unsigned, hand-written letter which states “Guns belonged to her 3rd husband Major Frederick McLaughlin, owner of Chicago Blackhawks. They were married from 1923-49. A personal friend George Strong upper management at Colt factory, had guns rebarreled & chambered for 45 Colt with extra 45 ACP cylinders, sometime during their marriage. The guns were given to her son William L. McLaughlin of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1970s, he had guns engraved and gold plated by Horacio Acevedo signed each gun”. Additionally accompanied by a brief biography of Frederick McLaughlin. He was the Harvard educated son of the WF McLaughlin Coffee Company founder (on LaSalle St. in Chicago). At age 39 in June 1916 Frederick enlisted in the Illinois National Guard, joining Battery C 1st Illinois Field Artillery which was Federalized the same day. He served on the Mexican border patrolling against raids by Pancho Villa and was listed on the muster rolls as a Stable Sergeant. After his National Guard service he joined the Army’s 85th Division, nicknamed Black Hawk Division, which was formed when America joined WWI. He rose to the rank of Major and commanded the 333rd Machine Gun Battalion during the war. After the war he and a consortium of Chicago businessmen purchased the Portland Rosebuds hockey team for $200,000. He moved the franchise to Chicago and renamed the team “Black Hawks” in honor of the Indian Chief and/or his wartime unit. His wife, Irene Castle McLaughlin designed the first team uniform and the team played their first game on Nov. 17, 1926 in the old Chicago Coliseum. Mr. McLaughlin died on Dec. 17, 1944. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall both revolvers retain all of their fine custom nickel & gold finishes with only a faint drag line on the gold cylinders. The nickeled cylinders do not appear to have ever been installed and none of them have been fired since finishing. Grips are all fine and fit perfectly. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case is sound with a few minor storage handling marks with small pry marks around lock. 4-37517 JR216 (12,500-17,500)

*CASED ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 335590. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Caliber marking & address are hand-stamped and the bore has Metford-type rifling. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with extremely beautiful 2-pc pearl grips with a very deep relief ox head on right side. Revolver is engraved with wide patterns of varying types with a fine punch dot background. Frame has about 70% coverage with a half sunburst on the loading gate. Engraving extends over top sides of bbl to about the end of the ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is engraved to match on outer radius with top gullet having a scallop & dot pattern. Backstrap and top of backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cylinder has matching patterns on lands between the flutes with a scallop & dot and fleur-de-lis border around rear edge. Serial number was observed in the three positions on the frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last two digits of SN on rear face of cyl between two chambers. Base pin is a replacement. Accompanied by a custom mahogany casing with spectacular tooled leather top with image of an American eagle standing on an American shield clutching arrows & olive branches in its talons. Interior is gray velvet lined and fitted in bottom for the revolver. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its custom nickel finish, appears unfired since engraving. Grips are extraordinary with tremendous fire and retain virtually all of their orig polish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case exterior is extremely fine with minor storage & handling marks. Interior shows wear under the revolver. 4-37614 JR213 (3,000-4,000)

FINE NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 154721. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered 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 2nd generation rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips. Revolver is engraved by famous Winchester master engraver Nick Kusmit with about 60% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Cylinder is engraved to match. It has its orig hammer with edges blued and sides polished bright. Consignor states that due to his friendship with Nick Kusmit, the famous Winchester engraver, he was able to persuade him to engrave several handguns and a few rifles, this being one of them. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about all of its fine post-engraved custom finish with strong, dark blue and bright case colors. Grips are crisp showing no wear. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-36598 JR198 (4,000-6,000)

*COLE AGEE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 253768. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Gold finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered 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 fine 2-pc, gold Colt medallion ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Engraving appears to be by Cole Agee, famous engraver more noted for his cattle brand patterns on Colt single actions, although he produced a number of other styles of engraving. Bbl is engraved with matching patterns, full length on both sides and full length on outer radius of ejector rod housing. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving on outer diameter with flutes not engraved. Entire revolver is gold washed over silver or nickel plating. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 50% gold wash, strong in sheltered areas. Lockbolt screw is battered. Grips have age lines on right side near the frame, otherwise are sound, fit well and retain a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-39003 JR188 (6,000-10,000)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 161736. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). 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. Revolver is fitted with 1-pc ivory grip having a deep carved eagle on a branch on the left side and a relief carved shield with confederate stars & bars over a fouled anchor. Grip is made of one solid piece of ivory. Revolver has about D-coverage, after-market, very fine, foliate arabesque pattern engraving with punch-dot background. Frame has nearly full coverage with only the bottom front gullets not engraved. Engraving patterns extend over the sides of the bbl nearly to the muzzle, on the outer radius of the ejector rod housing, onto the backstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved to match with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and in a band around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38-40 caliber with 5 1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, rubber grips and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. on November 27, 1895 in a one-gun shipment. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains most of its fine custom nickel finish applied after engraving over scattered fine pitting, with slight wear at the muzzle end of the bbl and the hammer. Cylinder pin is battered. Grip has numerous age lines and a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound with a mellow ivory color, probably about the age of the revolver. Mechanics are fine, strong clean bore with scattered pitting. 4-38964 (5,000-7,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CATTLE BRAND PATTERN ENGRAVING. SN 29469. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7 1/2″ bbl that has 3-groove rifling, probably an old replacement bbl. It has a replacement thick front sight with the bbl address engraved over. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and is mounted with fine colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips. Grip frame remains configured for a 1-pc grip with no locator pin. Grips have locator pin holes. Revolver has full coverage Texas cattle brands probably by Cole Agee or Weldon Bledsoe; no signature could be located. Cole Agee is credited with originating this style of engraving using Texas cattle brands and usually revolvers engraved by him have the 2-lazy 2-P brand on the left side of the bbl near the muzzle; this one does not, leading this cataloger to believe that it is probably engraved by Weldon Bledsoe. In Mr. Agee’s later years, this pattern of engraving was taken up by Weldon Bledsoe and with his passing, is now being carried on by a fine young engraver, David Harris. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish over fine pitting. Cylinder is loose on the stop, hammer is not solid in safety notch, half-cock notch is missing, otherwise, mechanics are fine. Grips are extremely fine with a fine mellow aged patina. Medallions in grips are slightly dented. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-36595 JR170 (2,500-4,000)

*FINE COLT CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 190886. Cal. 41 Colt. Silver finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and is mounted with beautiful Colt medallion, smooth ivory 2-pc grips. Frame, bbl, backstrap & buttstrap have full coverage Texas cattle brand engraving patterns with very fine punch dot background. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with the cylinder having full coverage engraving with cattle brands on lands between the flutes and a band of foliate arabesque patterns around rear edge. Rear face of cylinder is stamped with caliber and the number “694” which does not correspond to any other visible numbers. Ejector rod housing has cattle brands on outer radius with the top gullet engraved in feather patterns. Three frame screws on side of the frame are also punch dot decorated. This style of engraving was originated by Cole Agee, was continued by Weldon Bledsoe and is now continued by David Harris. It is believed that this revolver was engraved by Weldon Bledsoe. On left side of frontstrap under the grip is a small mark which appears to be a “WB” connected which is the mark of Weldon Bledsoe. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of its fine custom silver finish with hammer oxidized dark as are gullets on ejector rod housing. Grips are extremely fine with a few minor age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory color. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore is strong & bright with scattered pitting. 4-39005 JR196 (4,000-6,000)

*FINE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 340321. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with scarce 4 3/4″ bbl, altered front sight, two-line address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” on left side. Left side of frame has two-line three patent dates and it is mounted with fine, replacement, two-piece Colt medallion ivory grips. Serial number was observed in the usual position on the bottom of the frame and on the left side of the front and back straps under the grip. Revolver has complete, full coverage cattle brand pattern engraving with punch-dot background and was probably engraved by master engraver Weldon Bledsoe or possibly more recently by David Harris. No engraver’s signature was found. This style of engraving was originated by the famous engraver, Cole Agee, around World War II and continued by Weldon Bledsoe and into the present day by David Harris. The quality and style of this engraving leads this cataloger to believe that it was not by Cole Agee. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish with a slightly altered front sight and replaced cylinder pin. Grips are artificially aged modern replacements but look fine on this revolver. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36594 (4,000-6,000)

*ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 296148. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address and roll-marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER”. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl at the frame. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in Cuno Helfricht-style, possibly from his shop with about 65-70% coverage very well-executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Recoil shield & loading gate have Mr. Helfricht’s style sunbursts. Top of backstrap and sides of shoulders of backstrap are engraved in fan patterns with geometric patterns down the backstrap on the buttstrap & trigger guard. Top strap is engraved with snake & dot patterns with foliate arabesque patterns on top front of frame that extend over sides of bbl and around muzzle. Cylinder is very nicely engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s style of foliate arabesque patterns and sunbursts on lands between the flutes with a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Ejector rod housing has a hunter star in center with geometric patterns at each end. This appears to be a deluxe revolver that has had poor storage. CONDITION: Fine. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas with dark case colors in gullets of frame and balance a cleaned metal patina. Cylinder retains a blue/gray patina. Grips are fine with numerous small age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. 4-39001 JR191 (5,000-8,000)

Revised: 9/16/2009

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*EXTRAORDINARY CASED ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 45456SA & RKM-1. Cal. 45 Colt. Fantastic Alvin White engraved single action with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with extraordinary, custom, smooth 1-pc ebony grip with a buttcap mortised around bottom edges and screw mounted into the buttstrap. Accompanied by two spare cylinders. Revolver is all blue finish with Mr. White’s spectacular foliate arabesque pattern engraving with about full coverage on frame and about 80% coverage on bbl. Most of engraving patterns are inlaid with gold and left recoil shield is inlaid with a raised gold turkey gobbler in a forest scene. Sides of hammer have gold inlaid eagle’s heads with foliate arabesque gold inlay and three stars down each side signifying the rank of Lt. General. Each side of bbl also has three gold inlaid stars. Sides of front sight are also inlaid in gold as is top 8 hammer nose. All bbl markings are also inlaid in gold. Top of backstrap has a beautiful gold & platinum foliate & floral bouquet surrounded by gold wire and foliate inlays. Backstrap has a gold wire border around an open panel with gold inlaid foliate patterns at top & heel. Inscription that read as a presentation to Lt. Gen. Richard King Mellon has been removed. Serial number on bottom of frame which read “R.K.M.1” has also been removed. Ejector rod housing & bbl have one wide & one narrow gold inlaid band at frame end. Transverse pin has checkered ends. The aforementioned buttcap is of blued steel with two gold bands around outer edge and inlaid gold foliate arabesque patterns heel & toe, with the Mellon crest in gold & platinum in the center. Accompanied by three 45 caliber cylinders all having the last four digits of the SN around cyl bushing hole and its other SN, “R.K.M. / 1”, on the face between two chambers. The first cylinder has gold inlaid foliate arabesque patterns and two small stars on lands between the flutes with a band of gold inlaid foliate arabesque patterns and two gold bands around rear edge. The second cylinder, unfluted, is inlaid on rear edge identically to the first with gold inlaid foliate arabesque patterns, small stars with a vignette of crossed flags, one is the American flag and the other resembles the Colt family crest. On the opposite side are three inlaid large gold stars signifying Gen. Mellon’s Lt. General rank, surmounting a “2” and the Pennsylvania keystone. The third cylinder, also unfluted, has the two gold bands at rear edge with gold inlaid names near the rear edge “ROLLING ROCK”, “RACHELWOOD” and “PINELAND”, all separated by small arabesque patterns. The front 2/3 of cyl is engraved and gold inlaid with foliate arabesque patterns & stars. It has the vignette of a raised gold drumming ruffed grouse on a log in a woodland scene and a magnificent whitetail buck leaping over a log in a woodland scene. Also accompanied by its orig Arno Werner-made blue leather covered case with gold embossed borders and a rectangular gold plate in the lid engraved “LIEUTENANT GENERAL / RICHARD KING MELLON / 19 JUNE 1966”. Front of case has an engraved shield lock escutcheon. Interior is lined with gold velvet in the lid with the gold embossed leather label “A.A. WHITE ENGRAVERS, INC. / MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, U.S.A.”. Bottom is in gold velvet & blue leather with gold embossed star borders, recessed for the revolver & the two spare cylinders. Serial number, as previously mentioned, was removed by the family along with the backstrap inscription when the revolver was sold. The orig SN was observed on left side of the front & back straps under the grip with last four digits of SN around the cyl bushing hole on all three cylinders. The assembly number “533” was observed on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and inside ejector rod housing. This revolver is one of ten in the 45450 SA thru 45459 SA serial range that were specially selected for special engraving & presentations. Accompanied by copies of a Colt factory letter and a letter from Alvin White that accompanies another revolver from this same series being sold elsewhere in this auction. The Colt letter states that SN 45457SA was part of a shipment of three pairs with consecutive SN’s which were furnished “in the white” and were destined for engraving outside the factory, order #11508. The Alvin White letter is regarding this same other single action revolver. He states that among those who have revolvers from this serial range are a pair numbered “CC-1” and “CC-2” which belonged to Chuck Connors. Another number “RPM NO.1” for Richard P. Mellon and this revolver “RKM NO.1” for the late Richard King Mellon. Others were for a collector in Switzerland, a prototype commemorative with the number “TR-1” and the other one was engraved for a presentation to Pres. Richard M. Nixon, which was never presented. Richard King Mellon was born June 19, 1899 in Pittsburgh, PA into one of America’s greatest financial families. At an early age he was being trained into the financial world by his father and was home tutored throught the age of twelve. After that he entered an academy in Pittsburgh, eventually transferring to Culver Military Academy in Indiana. After graduating he entered Princeton University but dropped out after one semester to join the Army. He served as a Private and Student Pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWI with the war ending while he was in Officers Training School. After the war he and his father began building Rolling Rock Farms & Country Club which he enjoyed until the end of his life. After WWI Mr. Mellon returned to Princeton but left after a short period of time and was then tutored in subjects that would benefit him in his financial dealings. He began in the banking business at the bottom in 1920 as a messenger and assistant cashier. In December 1933 his father died and Richard King Mellon became President of the Mellon National Bank in 1934. By 1937 Mr. Mellon held 34 Directorships in various major corporations in the United States and had a hand in virtually every business activity in the Pittsburgh area. He served on the boards of General Motors, Gulf Oil and numerous Fortune 500 corporations. In 1942 he re-entered the Army as a Major and directed the Selective Service System for the state of Pennsylvania, eventually serving as the Assistant Chief of the War Departments International Division in Washington. He established banks for the Armed Forces and promoted the show “This is the Army”. For his outstanding service he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. At the end of the war he was discharged as a Colonel but remained in the Army Reserves until 1961 when he retired as Lt. General. After the war Mr. Mellon committed himself to revitalizing Pittsburgh which he accomplished with great success. This Renaissance in Pittsburgh included tearing down about 100 old buildings and replacing them with skyscrapers and modern office buildings, most of which are still standing today. One of his most notable accomplishments was co-sponsoring, along with the March of Dimes, the research that contributed to Dr. Jonas Salk discovering polio vaccine. Mr. Mellon was an avid hunter and outdoorsman pursuing big game in Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. His mansion in Ligonier, PA was named Huntland Downs and was fifty miles outside Pittsburgh which he commuted every day. Mr. Mellon died of heart disease on June 3, 1970 ending the Mellon Dynasty. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom royal blue finish, remaining new & unfired with only a faint cylinder line. The only observable flaws are the backstrap and area on the frame where the presentation and SN’s were removed. Buttcap shows light edge wear with a couple of spots of pitting. Spare cyls appear to never have been installed. Case has a couple of small scuffs with some light soil inside otherwise is equally new. 4-38298 JR220 (35,000-50,000)

*RARE UNFINISHED SPECIAL SERIES 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 45457SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Unfinished “in the white” with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Left front web of trigger guard has the “VP” proof with another “P” proof on left rear web. The full serial number was observed in usual place on the frame and on left sides of front & back straps under grip. Last four digits of serial number are stamped around bushing hole in the cylinder. Accompanied by all of the internal parts and hammer to complete this revolver. Grips are missing. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found with finish listed “white”, rubber grips, shipped to Herb Glass, Bullville, NY on Jan. 2, 1968 in a six gun shipment. Under “remarks” section it states “Records indicate that this revolver was included in a shipment of three pairs of firearms with consecutive serial numbers. The revolvers were furnished in the ‘white’, which is without any finish, and were destined for engraving outside the factory. The revolvers were processed on factory order #11508. Also accompanied by a letter on Alvin White letterhead dated Nov. 25, 1974 over the signature of R.L. Wilson, Managing Director & Vice President, stating that this revolver had been received in the white and was ready for engraving. He further states that other revolvers in the 4545-SA serial range were engraved by Mr. White with numbers CC-1 and CC-2 going to Chuck Connors and another RPM#1 to Richard P. Mellon and RKM#1 to Richard King Mellon, another for a collector in Switzerland which was a copy of the 125th Anniversary Single Action Army revolver and still another was made as a prototype for a potential commemorative, SN TR-1, and the final one was made as a presentation for President Richard M. Nixon. He states all were in the 4545- serial range and were in sequence. It is unknown to whom this letter was addressed but apparently that person never followed through to have the engraving project completed. This is an opportunity for someone to complete the project and create another spectacular custom engraved Colt Single Action Army. CONDITION: As noted, all surfaces are in the white, polished and ready for engraving. It remains new and unfired. 4-38166 JR21 (5,000-7,000)

*ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER TEXAS GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION COMMEMORATIVE. SN SA73004. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line script address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. Although this is a 3rd generation serial range, frame is in black powder configuration. Mounted with spectacular 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved longhorn steer head over the Texas 5-pointed star on left side. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame, twice on left side of frontstrap under grip and on heel of backstrap under grip. Last three digits of SN were observed on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing, in the inside gullet of ejector rod housing and on face of cyl around base pin hole. Revolver is beautifully engraved and unfortunately unsigned, with about B-coverage engraving, consisting of foliate arabesque patterns on lower part of frame, upper front part of frame and extends over the bbl beside the address with large Helfricht-style sunbursts on recoil shield & loading gate. Bbl has a wide gold band at the frame and a narrow gold band at the muzzle. Cylinder has foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with a wide gold band around rear edge. Ejector rod housing & trigger bow are engraved with hunter’s stars. Top of backstrap is inlaid with a 5-pointed Texas star inscribed “TEXAS”. Backstrap is engraved in a panel in script “Texas Gun Collectors Assn.” Buttstrap is engraved “4 of 30”. Accompanied by its orig Styrofoam lined custom shop box with chartreuse & black label identifying this revolver. Also accompanied by its orig oak presentation case with a longhorn steer over the 5-pointed Texas star on the lid. Each end of case has an articulated brass handle with a mortised brass lock in the front with a functioning key. Interior is lined in brown suede, compartmented in bottom for revolver with a brass plaque in left front inscribed “Presented to the / Texas Gun Collectors Association” over the longhorn steer head and 5-pointed Texas star with “4 of 30” on bottom edge. Additionally accompanied by a business-sized card certifying that “NO. 4 OF 30 OF THE T.G.C.A. SPECIAL EDITION SINGLE ACTIONS WAS INSPECTED AT THE COLT FACTORY BY:” with the signature of R.L. Wilson and the date March 16, 1987. Mr. Wilson’s title at that time was Historical Consultant to Colt’s Firearms Company. Additionally accompanied by its orig cardboard shipping container with all spacers. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: New and unfired retaining all of its orig factory finish. Box & case are equally new. 4-37506 JR211 (7,000-10,000)

*SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA73045. Cal. 45 Colt. Silver finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips with 150th anniversary Colt medallions. Revolver is engraved by Colt master engraver George Spring with D+ coverage outstanding intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on frame, backstrap & buttstrap. Engraving patterns extend over bbl to front sight and around muzzle then back down bottom of bbl. Ejector rod housing has full coverage matching engraving on outer radius with a zig-zag & dot pattern in top gullet. Cylinder has matching engraving on lands between the flutes and behind each flute with a dbl chip border at rear edge. Interestingly Mr. Spring has incorporated a dog’s head into the engraving patterns on left side of frame and a wolf’s head on left side of bbl boss, reminiscent of Gustave Young’s work. Frame for this revolver, while bearing a 3rd generation serial number, is black powder configuration. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and again on left side of front and backstraps under the grip. The last three digits of SN are on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing, inside radius of ejector rod housing and on face of cylinder around cylinder bushing hole. Also on front and backstraps is an assembly number “W5440” which is probably the order number. Mr. Spring’s signature appears on left side of buttstrap under the grip. Accompanied by its orig Colt custom shop Styrofoam-lined box with chartreuse & black label and its Colt factory custom shop walnut casing with the Colt logo in the lid, royal blue velvet lining, recessed in bottom for revolver with a functioning key. Additionally accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver, as found, with presentation case, shipped to Jerry’s Sport Center, Olyphant, PA on March 16, 1988 in a one gun shipment. CONDITION: New, unfired and untunned, all matching with no discernible flaws. Grips are outstanding with a fine light ivory color. Case is equally new. 4-38599 JR210 (7,500-10,500)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT) CLASS OF 2005 COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER. SN 05USMA021. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with gold trim and 5-1/2″ bbl with full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with most unusual smooth 1-pc horn grip. Revolver is engraved in about “B” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns on frame, cyl & over bbl. Ejector rod housing & backstrap also have foliate arabesque patterns. Bbl is additionally engraved “UNITED STATES / MILITARY ACADEMY” on left side of bbl and “WEST POINT / CLASS OF 2005” on right side. Top of backstrap has what appears to be the crest of The Class of 2005 which consists of an American eagle, a mailed fist with a sword, surmounted by a ribbon inscribed “KEEPING FREEDOM ALIVE”, which is further surmounted by “05”. Bottom of the crest is inscribed “USMA”. Center of backstrap is engraved “KEEPING FREEDOM ALIVE”. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with the rear edge engraved “DUTY HONOR COUNTRY” which is repeated. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame with last three digits of number on left side of front and back straps under the grip and on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing. Face of cylinder also has last three digits of SN around the cylinder bushing hole with caliber marking on rear face between two chambers. Engraver’s initials “C.M.L” are on very front of frame below base pin. Accompanied by its orig blue plastic case, lock, owner’s booklet & warranty card with other papers. Consignor states that Academy graduates were the only ones authorized to purchase these revolvers and had a choice between a Single Action and a Government Model semi-auto, with most choosing the Government Model. Consignor states that it is his understanding that less than five Single Actions were ordered. CONDITION: New and unfired. Case is equally new. 4-38507 JR217 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE JOHN ADAMS ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA92006. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth, silver medallion ivory 2-pc grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and on left side of the front & back straps. Serial number is stamped around the cylinder bushing hole on front. Back is stamped with caliber between two chambers. Revolver is very beautifully engraved by John Adams, Colt Master Engraver, with about “D” coverage in Cuno Helfricht style with foliate arabesque patterns on sides and front of frame and sunbursts on recoil shield and loading gate. Top strap & top gullet of ejector rod housing are engraved with feather patterns. Hammer is engraved with a cow skull on each side and full coverage punch dot background. There is a unique triangle-shaped dot & diamond pattern on top of bbl at the frame with foliate arabesque patterns extending down both sides, terminating at the end of the address with matching patterns around muzzle. Backstrap & buttstrap are full coverage engraved with a beautiful fan at top of backstrap. Trigger guard is engraved to match with a small bouquet of flowers on bottom front of frame. Accompanied by its orig burgundy & gold, Styrofoam lined box that shows ivory grips on label and contains warranty card and pamphlets. Consignor states that he had John Adams engrave these revolvers several years ago. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Unfired since engraving retaining virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is fine. 4-39007 JR192 (2,500-4,000)

*FINE JOHN ADAMS ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA91942. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth, silver medallion ivory 2-pc grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and on left side of the front & back straps. Serial number is stamped around the cylinder bushing hole on front. Back is stamped with caliber between two chambers. Revolver is very beautifully engraved by John Adams, Colt Master Engraver, with about “D” coverage in Cuno Helfricht style with foliate arabesque patterns on sides and front of frame and sunbursts on recoil shield and loading gate. Top strap & top gullet of ejector rod housing are engraved with feather patterns. Hammer is engraved with a cow skull on each side and full coverage punch dot background. There is a unique triangle-shaped dot & diamond pattern on top of bbl at the frame with foliate arabesque patterns extending down both sides, terminating at the end of the address with matching patterns around muzzle. Backstrap & buttstrap are full coverage engraved with a beautiful fan at top of backstrap. Trigger guard is engraved to match with a small bouquet of flowers on bottom front of frame. Accompanied by its orig burgundy & gold, Styrofoam lined box that shows ivory grips on label and contains warranty card and pamphlets. Consignor states that he had John Adams engrave these revolvers several years ago. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Unfired since engraving retaining virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is fine. 4-39008 JR193 (2,500-4,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional information: In addition to grips illustrated in catalog, there is an additional set of Factory Rosewood grips accompaning this lot.

*CASED 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 47335SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full 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 without a circle. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and on left side of front & backstraps under the grips. Last three digits of SN are around the cylinder bushing hole and there is a rampant Colt on rear face of cylinder between two chambers. Grips are original factory rosewood. Accompanied by a Colt custom shop wood casing with dovetailed corners and the Colt logo impressed in the lid. Lined with red silk in the lid with an embossed gold Colt logo and red velvet corduroy in bottom which is recessed for revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with only a faint cylinder line. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39006 JR189 (2,000-3,000)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 295926. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and “BISLEY” and caliber markings on left side. Frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 98% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and light wear on tip end of ejector rod housing. Bbl has three or four small chemical spots. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant case colors, slightly muted on recoil shield and loading gate. Top edge of hammer is a brown patina. Cyl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a few fine drag lines around rear circumference. Front strap is slightly thinned, otherwise grip frame retains about all of its glossy factory blue. Left grip has a small chip in bottom edge, otherwise grips are crisp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38601 (8,500-12,000)

*RARE COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 194299. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and “BISLEY” and caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and a rampant Colt in a partial circle. Serial numbers were observed in the usual position on frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last three digits of serial number stamped on rear face of cylinder. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 412 of these scarce revolvers were produced of the 44,350 standard model Bisley revolvers made in period 1865-1912. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 98% glossy orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and thinning on ejector rod housing tip. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong elsewhere, thinning on recoil shield, loading gate & top strap. Right side of frame is brilliant. Front & back straps are mostly a blue brown patina. Cyl retains 95-96% thinning orig blue, strong & bright in flutes. Base pin head is slightly battered. Grips, probably not orig to this revolver, have two large gouges on right side and another on left side and show moderate to heavy wear with stress lines around screw escutcheons on inside. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38600 (8,500-11,500)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 326682. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full orig front sight with 1-line block letter address and “BISLEY” & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips. Overall retains nearly all of its crisp, orig factory finish with glossy bright orig blue showing only light muzzle edge wear and wear to tip end of ejector rod housing. Both sides of front sight & ejector rod housing stud retain their orig feathers. Case colors on frame & hammer are slightly muted and thinning on recoil shield & loading gate but generally bright & strong. Trigger bow is lightly thinned with a few freckles on butt strap and a light, thin spot at top of back strap. Cyl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with a few light drag lines. Grips are crisp showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38603 (11,500-15,500)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 227805. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.” on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a partial circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 92-93% glossy orig blue, thin on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about the same amount of finish, thinned on outer radius, strong & dark in gullets. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere, moderately faded on right side of frame. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with frontstrap & backstrap a blue/gray patina. Cyl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with wear at front & rear edges, thinning around outer diameter with a drag line. Grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear beginning to turn chocolate on right side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36585 JR249 (4,000-7,000)

*FINE COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 306766. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “(BISLEY MODEL) 32 W.C.F.”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and is mounted with spectacular, smooth, 2-pc ivory grips. While this caliber is fairly common in the Bisley Model revolver, they are rarely found with high condition. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 96-97% glossy orig factory blue with thinning on left side of muzzle and end of ejector rod housing. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, only very bright in sheltered areas, more faded on the recoil shield & loading gate. Grip frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig glossy blue. Cylinder retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with front & rear edge wear and light scrapes around the circumference. Grip is sound with only a very few small age lines and retains a wonderful golden ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36584 JR203 (6,000-10,000)

*FINE COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 263794. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered orig front sight with 2-line address and “BISLEY” & caliber markings 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 numbered “263784” inside right grip. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with strong bright blue and very slightly muted case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Front strap has a few minor spots in the finish. Grips, possibly not orig to this revolver, are sound showing moderate to heavy wear on left side and light wear on right side with left side turned chocolate. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37598 JR20 (3,500-4,500)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 239340. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and “BISLEY” & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 88-90% glossy orig blue with finish thinned on left side of bbl and outer radius of ejector rod housing. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere, thin on top strap and recoil shield. Front & back straps are a thin blue/brown patina with strong bright blue in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 92-93% thinning glossy orig blue, strong in flutes. Grips are sound showing light wear with right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-38602 (6,000-9,000)

*RARE NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 279906. Cal. 44-40. All blue finish with 4 3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3 patent dates and rampant colt in a circle. It is mounted with rampant colt hard rubber grips. Frame, cylinder and barrel are nicely engraved with about 50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch-dot background. Screwheads on the left side of the frame are engraved. Consignor states that through is friendship with Nick Kusmit, the famous and well-known Winchester engraver, he was able to convince him to engrave several handguns and a few rifles for him. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about all of its custom post-engraving blue finish with left side barrel marking thinned. Hammer is not solid in safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Grips show extreme wear turning chocolate. Strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-36599 JR165 (4,000-6,000)

*SCARCE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 258860. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 4 3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.” on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates with rampant colt in a circle. Ejector rod housing is second type. It is mounted with after-market, deep stag 2-pc grips. Frame, cylinder and bbl have full coverage cattle brand pattern engraving, probably by Weldon Bledsoe. This engraving pattern was originated by well-known engraver, Cole Agee, continued by Weldon Bledsoe and is now carried on by David Harris. The entire backstrap, buttstrap and trigger bow, along with the ejector rod housing are covered with Texas cattle brands. No signature was found in the engraving patterns but it is believed by this cataloger that the work was by Weldon Bledsoe. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about all of its custom after-engraving blue. Grips are extremely fine. Hammer is not solid in safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-36600 JR166 (4,000-6,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1877 SHERIFF’S MODEL LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 66845. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ bbl made without ejector rod housing, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates without rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Bottom of bbl & cyl have tiny British proofs. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Colt’s Pall Mall London Agency on March 11, 1889 in a shipment of 25 same type guns. These little revolvers with short bbls without ejector rods were very popular as backup guns for pocket pistols and were used extensively on both sides of the law, especially with gamblers and gentlemen dressed for the evening. They were also popular with ladies. Given their extensive use and delicate mechanisms it is rare to find one with substantial orig finish and in good mechanical order. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with brilliant bright blue on bbl & a crisp etched panel. Frame has brilliant case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield & top strap. Trigger guard & backstrap retain brilliant blue with a few chemical spots on backstrap and very slight thinning on frontstrap. Cyl retains 97-98% glossy orig blue. Grips show light diamond point wear with right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38605 JR271 (4,000-6,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1877 ETCHED PANEL SHERIFF’S MODEL DA THUNDERER REVOLVER. SN 17058. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl made without ejector rod housing, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates without rampant Colt and has the caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip. These little revolvers with short bbls without ejector rods were very popular as backup gun for pocket pistols and were used extensively on both sides of the law, especially with gamblers and gentlemen dressed for the evening. They were also popular with ladies. Given their extensive use and delicate mechanisms it is rare to find one with substantial orig finish and in good mechanical order. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel finish with muzzle edge wear and wear on bottom front and bottom right of frame and a few scattered spots of flaking elsewhere. Cyl retains about 95% orig nickel. Grip is sound with one age line and retains a wonderful mellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-38604 JR270 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 130761. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain most of their orig glossy blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and on tip of ejector rod housing. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded on left side, strong & bright on right side. Hammer retains about all of its fire-blue on top & back edges. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig factory blue, slightly thinned on backstrap. Cyl retains about 95% orig blue, strong & bright in flutes, slightly thinned on outer diameter. Base pin has plier marks. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear with right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. 4-37596 JR269 (2,500-3,500)

*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 120416. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue with only muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing with slight thinning on left side of bbl. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer retains bright fire-blue on top & rear edge. Trigger guard, backstrap & frontstrap are slightly thinned with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cyl retains 95-96% slightly thinning orig blue. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear with right side turned chocolate and left side turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-38606 JR267 (2,000-3,000)

*FINE COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 122370. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, Billy the Kid and others of small stature and also with women. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with ejector rod housing retaining about 94-95% blue. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, strong & bright on sides, slightly faded on recoil shields & top strap. Front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue, slightly thinned on trigger guard. Backstrap is moderately thinned with bright blue at top & bottom. Cyl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips show light to moderate wear, beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37597 JR266 (1,800-2,200)

*COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING REVOLVER. SN 156762. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, full half moon front sight with 2-line address and model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Although these fine little revolvers were produced in substantial quantities they are rarely found with strong orig finish or good mechanics. The action was a little weak and tended to malfunction. They were very popular among law enforcement and some outlaws, i.e. William Bonney, aka Billy the Kid, and others of small stature and with women. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 95-97% glossy orig blue with a couple of small spots of pitting on left side, slight muzzle edge wear and a small area of flaking mixed with fine pitting on left side. Ejector rod housing has only slight front end wear. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, bright & strong on sides, faded on recoil shield & top strap. Grip frame & trigger guard retain about all of their orig strong bright blue, slightly faded on back strap. Cyl retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound with light diamond point wear on right side and moderate wear on left side with left side turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of light pitting. 4-37606 JR268 (2,000-3,000)

COLT MODEL 1878 ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 7073. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT. FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.” etched panel on left side. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. Screws, base pin, trigger, and top & rear edges of hammer are fire-blued. Cyl has last two digits of SN on rear face. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips and a lanyard stud & loop in the butt. These revolvers were very popular on both sides of the law with their sgl action and dbl action features and large heavy caliber. They were especially popular in the Canadian Northwest Territories and Alaska and given their hard frontier use they are rarely found retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 94-96% strong orig, bright nickel finish with losses around front of cyl opening on frame and along edges of backstrap. Left side of trigger bow also has some minor losses. Cyl retains about 95% strong orig nickel with losses from front edges and a small line around flutes. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and a small bruise on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-38608 JR274 (3,000-5,000)

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. SN 21076. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Cyl has last three digits of SN on rear face. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips and has a lanyard stud & loop in the butt. Only about 51,210 of these fine revolvers were produced in period 1878-1905. This was Colt’s largest dbl action revolver and was very popular on both sides of the law. It was especially popular in the Canadian Northwest Territories and in Alaska, therefore with its hard frontier service they are rarely found with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains strong blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina. Ejector rod housing has strong blue in gullets being a gray metal color on outer radius. Frame retains 60-70% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, flaking & worn to light to medium patina. Backstrap is a blue/gray patina, frontstrap is a thin blue. Cyl is a gray metal patina. Grips are sound, showing light diamond point wear beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-38609 JR272 (2,500-4,000)

*FINE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. SN 51137. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter Hartford address and the caliber marking on left side. Lower left side of frame has rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with very beautiful pearl 2-pc grips. These revolvers were very popular with both law enforcement officers and those on the other side of the law due to their dual styling with both dbl action & sgl action features and large caliber. They were also popular in the Canadian Northwest Territories and Alaska and most saw hard use on the frontier with few surviving today with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 90-92% glossy orig blue with holster wear on left side of bbl and ejector rod housing and sharp edge wear on frame. Grip frame & trigger guard are thin blue with backstrap a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38607 JR265 (3,500-5,500)

*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 and “J.T.T” (John T. Thompson) inspector initials on upper rear side. Cyl has the last four digits of SN on rear face between two chambers and “RAC” inspector initials between two others. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Buttstrap is mounted with 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. 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. 4-38610 JR273 (4,000-6,000)

FINE DELUXE COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 6174. Cal. 38-56-255. Blue finish with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight with German silver blade and a replacement V-notch, long rear sight. Made without manual safety and has rampant Colt logo on left side of frame. Mounted with very highly figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered dbl fluted forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered, grip cap and crescent buttplate. SN was observed in the usual place on the lower tang, on left side of the top tang under the wood and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this rifle as found, with checkered fancy pistol grip stock, 14-1/2″ LOP, shipped to Wm. R. Burkhard, St. Paul, Minnesota on Jan. 25, 1893 in a one gun shipment. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a total of 6,496 of these scarce rifles were produced in the period 1887-94. They were a popular rifle with hunters as well as western frontier folk due to their large caliber and quick function and high cartridge capacity. Very few were produced as deluxe rifles. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with one area of pitting on right side. Mussle has been counter bored about 1/2 inch. Magazine tube is a blue/gray patina with a corresponding area of pitting, probably a bloody hand print. Receiver retains 25-30% thin orig blue with balance flaked & worn to a silver patina. Wood is sound showing moderate wear on the forearm flute edges and with normal handling & use marks on the buttstock and overall retains most of its orig piano varnish finish with strong sharp checkering. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good rifling and moderate pitting. 4-39047 JR361 (6,000-10,000)

BEAUTIFUL COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 15768. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, unusual replacement blade front sight and a Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Caliber marking is over chamber area with a rampant Colt logo on left side of receiver. Trigger guard is mounted with a manual safety. Rifle is mounted with nicely figured, straight grain American walnut with checkered, dbl fluted, 2-pc forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Last four digits of SN are in pencil on the buttstock under buttplate and stamped inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this rifle as found, shipped to N. Curry & Bros., San Francisco, Calif., April 13, 1886 in a 10-gun shipment. It is unusual to find such a western shipped gun in high condition such as this one. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, near new, possibly unfired. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle & sharp edge wear. Magazine tube also retains 99% orig blue. Receiver retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with a few minor nicks & scratches, striation marks and some minor flaking. Bottom of receiver is slightly thinned. Hammer retains virtually all of its bright orig case colors. Buttplate is an unusual high-polished light blue color. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38617 (11,500-16,500)

RARE COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME DELUXE PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 25771. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight with German silver blade and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bolt has sliding dust cover and receiver is made without manual safety. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut stock with dbl fluted forearm and pistol grip with checkered grip cap and crescent buttplate. Bottom of buttstock has a blank silver initial oval. Although the medium frame was Colt’s first repeating rifle and saw fairly high production, few were made as deluxe items. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 20-25% orig blue, mostly on octagonal section, with the rnd portion of bbl cleaned to bright metal with scattered pinprick pitting. Magazine tube retains most of its orig blue, turning plum with a few small spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains traces of case colors being mostly a gray patina. Forearm has a few chips on rear flute, otherwise wood is sound showing moderate use, with oil staining around receiver and a series of vibration bruises on left side and scratches and light bruises on right side. Overall forearm retains 15-20% orig finish with balance dark & oil stained. Buttstock retains 70-75% orig finish with dark oil staining. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-36566 JR359 (3,000-5,000)

RARE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING RIFLE. SN SFP30 & 82995. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight with German silver blade & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has standard markings with the rampant Colt logo on left side of frame. Serial number on the bottom tang is struck at the factory with the San Francisco Police number. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with 2-pc fluted forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of the upper & lower tangs, under the wood is marked with the SN 82995. The last four digits of the SN are found on the right front edge of stock under the frame and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this rifle as found with the San Francisco Police SN on bottom tang, shipped to the Colt San Francisco Agency on June 24, 1898 in a shipment of 150 same type guns. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 80-85% orig blue,which is stronger on magazine tube. Receiver retains about 85% orig blue, strong & bright on left side, thinned with striation marks on right side and patinaed on bottom and bottom tang. Forearm has a chip on rear edge, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig hand worn finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38397 (6,000-8,000)

RARE COLT SAN FRANCISCO POLICE LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN SFP354 & 83454. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Deluxe medium frame Lightning rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and standard Colt semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bottom tang is stamped “S.F.P. 354”. Orig SN “83454” was observed on left side of upper & lower tangs under the wood with last four digits of SN on front edge of buttstock under frame and inside toe of buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 401 of these revolvers were ordered by the San Francisco Police Dept. Mounted with nicely figured slab-sawed American walnut with diamond checkered sgl flute forearm and checkered straight grip on buttstock with crescent buttplate. Accompanied by an orig silver 7-pointed star San Francisco Police badge with locking pin clasp marked on front in an arc over the top “SAN FRANCISCO” and in an arc on the bottom “POLICE” with the number “71” in the center. Reverse of badge is marked “STERLING” on one point, no other markings visible. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue. Receiver retains 96-97% glossy orig blue with crisp rampant Colt on left side. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Buttplate is a plum color and may be an old restored finish. One buttplate screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Badge is moderately oxidized but extremely fine. 4-36565 JR394 (4,000-7,000)

VERY RARE COLT MEDIUM FRAME LIGHTNING BABY CARBINE. SN 1571. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 20-1/4″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring and rampant Colt logo. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered dbl fluted forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Right side of stock is inlaid with a 1-1/4″ 5-pointed star. Manual safety is missing from trigger guard. Weight is 5 lbs. 3 oz., approx. one pound lighter than a standard carbine. Very few of the substantial number of medium frame Lightning rifles produced were made as Baby Carbines. Of those only a very few were in full nickel finish. Usually this style of finish was ordered by a Wild West performer, trick shot artist or as a presentation to someone of reasonable importance. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 90% orig nickel with scattered spots of pimpling and pitting. Left side of receiver shows saddle ring wear. Wood is sound with a dark stained forearm and a large old rub on buttstock and overall retains 75-80% orig finish. Hammer functions but not as it should and safety notch is non-existent and should be addressed before any attempt to fire this carbine. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36568 JR355 (3,000-5,000)

RARE COLT LIGHTNING BABY SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 68985. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blued finish with 20-1/4″ rnd lightweight bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of frame has a staple & ring with rampant Colt logo. Left side of bbl and front edge of frame have British proofs. Made without manual safety. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered, fluted forearm and uncheckered straight stock with carbine buttplate. Weight is 5 lbs. 7 oz. which is approx. one pound lighter than a standard carbine. Few of these baby carbines were produced out of the rather substantial production numbers for the medium frame Lightning. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong dark blue in sheltered areas being mostly a thin blue/gray patina. Receiver retains about 85-87% glossy orig blue, strong on sides, thinning over the top and cleaned to a blue/gray patina on the bottom. Buttplate retains 75-80% orig blue. Wood is sound with a bruise and a few chips in the edges of the forearm and a small chip on toe of buttstock and overall retains a dark hand worn patina on forearm with 30-40% orig finish on buttstock with an oil stained wrist. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36567 JR354 (4,000-7,000)

EXTRAORDINARY COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME CARBINE. SN 43944. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Half nickel finish with 20-1/4″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring and the rampant Colt logo. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain American walnut with checkered dbl fluted forearm and straight stock with carbine buttplate. Finish is half nickel with blued bbl & magazine tube, nickeled receiver, slide rail, trigger, hammer & buttplate. Loading gate, staple & ring are also nickel. Screws are fire-blued. Weight 6 lbs. 0.6 oz. While the medium frame Lightnings were produced in fairly large numbers there were fewer carbines produced than rifles. Usually carbines, being shorter & handier, saw hard use and are rarely found in high orig finish. Half nickel guns, such as this one, were usually for presentation to someone special or as a prop for a trick shooter. This carbine appears to have the bbl address & caliber markings either fully or partially engraved and the rampant Colt on left side of receiver appears to be pantograph applied, indicating an extraordinary restoration. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, as noted above. Overall retains about 98-99% strong restored blue on bbl, magazine tube & band. Nickeled parts retain virtually all of their fine restored nickel plating. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its fine custom finish. Screws retain generous amounts of their fine fire-blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38616 (7,000-12,000)

FINE COLT LIGHTNING SMALL FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 16169. Cal. 22. Fine small frame Lightning with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, Marbles Sheard gold bead front sight, orig fixed rear sight and Marbles spring-loaded tang sight. Made without manual safety and has the rampant Colt logo on left side of receiver. Top tang under the wood has the full matching serial number stamped in left side with the number “16087” x’d out. Mounted with very highly figured burl & flame grain American walnut with matching grain, checkered, dbl fluted forearm and straight stock with rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Although the stock is very dark & oil stained in the milled areas, there is no number on the front edge. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, the wood as noted. Bbl retains 97-98% glossy orig blue and the magazine tube about 95% thinning orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Receiver retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue, thin on right rear raised area and across bottom. Bottom tang is also thinning. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches, handling & use marks and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong dark bore that may clean better. 4-36569 JR358 (4,000-7,000)

*COLT LIGHTNING SMALL FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 50207. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, silver bead front sight and standard sheet metal rear sight, missing its elevator. Left side of bbl & front edge of frame have British proofs with the rampant Colt on left side of frame. Made without manual safety. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with 1-pc sgl fluted forearm and straight stock with rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. Stock has the number “**39411” just below the lower tang and the four digits, “9773”, on the right front edge of the buttstock under the frame, indicating that it is a period of use replacement. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 93-95% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 50% blue worn to a silver/brown patina on outer edge. Receiver retains 75-80% thin orig blue, stronger on left side. Wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and a couple of small bruises on forearm and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, rough in the grooves. 4-36570 JR357 (3,000-5,000)

RARE COLT BURGESS SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 5061. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted Colt 900 yard ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring and the rampant Colt logo. Mounted with very nicely, figured uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,621 of these carbines were produced in the period 1883-1885. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain most of their orig brown finish, thinned from cleaning with fine pinprick pitting. Receiver, lever & buttplate are a cleaned bright metal finish. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors. Wood is very fine, having been lightly cleaned without the usual crack in the forearm over the loading gate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36564 JR351 (4,000-7,000)

SCARCE COLT BURGESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 2599. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 25-1/2″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight with German silver blade and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of receiver has the rampant Colt logo. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock and forend cap have sling swivel holes. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,556 of the total production of 6,403 were made with full oct bbls in the period 1883-1885. These were well made rifles but were produced only this short period of time. Colt stopped production apparently in an agreement with Winchester to prevent Winchester from producing handguns. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Magazine tube is a plum brown patina. Receiver retains 45% orig blue, mostly on left side, in sheltered areas on right side with balance a medium to dark patina. Wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks & scratches with forearm retaining traces of orig finish being mostly a cleaned patina. Buttstock retains most of its orig worn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-36563 JR352 (4,000-6,000)

VERY RARE COLT 1ST MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION REVOLVING CARBINE FROM THE U.S. CARTRIDGE COLLECTION. SN 534. Cal. 36. Standard early carbine with 18″ oct to rnd bbl, tiny dovetailed iron front sight and squirrel ear rear sight in top strap with Colt’s 2-line address and the date “1856” on top flat of bbl. It has 6-shot unfluted rifle cyl with the rolled deer hunting scene. Left side of bbl lug has a Colt oiler and the trigger guard has finger rest ears fore and aft of the trigger bow. Left side of bbl and left rear side of frame have mounts that contain an orig cleaning rod. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate. Both sides of wrist at the receiver are stamped “1573”, the property mark of The U.S. Cartridge Company Collection. SN was observed on bottom of frame, bottom tang, cyl & toe of buttplate. Buttstock was not marked under the buttplate however there is no doubt that this is the orig buttstock. Accompanied by copies of pp. 70-71 of the Catalogue Firearms Collection, United States Cartridge Co. which shows a Colt Revolving Carbine as Item #278 which, in the description on p. 71, lists it as caliber 36. The carbine in the picture has a rifle cylinder rather than the normal full fluted cylinder leading one to speculate that this is a picture of this carbine. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only about 4,435 carbines were produced in period 1856-64 in five separate calibers each with its own serial ranges all beginning with #1. Of this total number, only 1000 1st Models were produced and only 50-75 1st Model guns with 18″ bbls, making this little carbine very rare indeed. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with scattered light surface etching. Receiver retains about 70% strong orig blue, thinning on right side of bbl lug and bottom of frame. Top tang is a blue/gray patina and bottom tang is cracked through the front trigger guard screw hole. Wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about 95% strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-37500 JR366 (15,000-25,000)

SCARCE COLT HALF STOCK REVOLVING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1417. Cal. 36. Scarce sporting rifle with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and hinged rear sight with knurled knob. It has 6-shot full fluted cyl and short uncheckered walnut forearm with German silver tip and sgl wedge through oval German silver escutcheons. Bottom of bbl has two iron guides containing its orig brass tipped, hickory cleaning rod. Buttstock is very nicely figured, tiger striped American walnut with checkered straight wrist and steel buttplate with screw-plugged hole for access to the recess in the buttstock which contains two sections of the brass cleaning rod extension. It has serpentine trigger guard/finger rest. SN is on bottom of frame, on bbl under forend, toe of buttplate, back of cyl, cyl pin and on heel of buttstock in pencil under buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only 1,000 to 1,500 were produced in the period 1857-64.Of this number,400 guns were made in .36 caliber and only 150 of these with 27″ bbls. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, probably unfired. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue and the frame 93-95% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a silver/gray patina. Rear sight retains about 95% glossy orig blue. Top tang has flaked to mostly gray patina. Trigger guard retains about 50% thin orig blue and bottom tang virtually all of its glossy orig blue. Buttplate retains 25-30% flaked orig blue with balance a medium patina. Hammer retains virtually all of its strong orig case colors with rammer faded to smoky gray. Cyl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with crisp, clean unfired nipples. Ramrod retains 88-90% orig black paint. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & storage nicks & scratches in finish and retains about all of its orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Truly one of the finest half stock sporting rifles to come to market in recent years. 4-37499 JR365 (20,000-30,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Correct Serial Number is 1358 NOT 1368 as stated in catalog.

SCARCE COLT HALF STOCK REVOLVING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1368. Cal. 36. Scarce sporting rifle with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and hinged rear sight with knurled knob. It has 6-shot full fluted cyl and short uncheckered walnut forearm with German silver tip and sgl wedge through oval German silver escutcheons. Bottom of bbl has two iron guides containing its orig brass tipped, hickory cleaning rod. Buttstock is very nicely figured, flame grain American walnut with checkered straight wrist and steel buttplate with screw-plugged hole for access to the recess in the buttstock which contains two sections of the brass cleaning rod extension. It has serpentine trigger guard/finger rest. SN is on bottom of frame, toe of buttplate, back of cyl and cyl pin. It was not observed on the buttstock. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only 1,000 to 1,500 were produced in period 1857-64. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 50% thin orig blue with scattered spots of fine pitting. Frame retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with scattered spots of fine pitting. Cyl retains 60-70% orig blue thinning in several spots. Trigger guard & buttplate are a gray metal color. Hammer & rammer retain dark case colors. Forearm has hairline cracks in front of rammer handle stud, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of it’s finish on forearm and about 85-90% orig varnish on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38678 (17,500-24,500)

SCARCE COLT HALF STOCK REVOLVING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1368. Cal. 40. Scarce gun in a rare caliber with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, scarce globe front sight and hinged rear sight with knurled knob. It has 6-shot fluted cylinder with usual top strap markings and the date “1856”. Mounted with a short, uncheckered walnut forearm with German silver tip and sgl key through oval German silver escutcheons. Bottom of bbl has two steel ramrod guides containing an iron ramrod. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, feather grain walnut stock with checkered straight wrist and crescent buttplate. Buttplate has the screw plug for the ramrod extension recess. Stock is not drilled for the extension. Trigger guard is a serpentine finger rest type. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only 1,000 to 1,500 of these scarce firearms were produced 1857-64. The standard calibers were 36, 44, & 56 and “a few made in 40 & 50 caliber”. The SN is on bottom of the frame and toe of buttplate and was not observed on the buttstock suggesting a possible replacement. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about all of a fine factory quality restoration turned dull. Cylinder has a few nicks & dings and is a blue/brown patina. Forearm has a couple of cracks in front of the rammer stud and shows heavy wear with an oil-stained patina. Buttstock is sound and retains about all of a fine oil finish. Hand spring is weak and does not always function, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-36562 JR363 (4,000-7,000)

SCARCE LARGE FLASK & MOLD FOR COLT REVOLVING RIFLES. 1) Fine sgl sided large flask by American Cap & Flask, with repoussed American eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch in its left talon and an American shield in its right. Accompanied by two American flags with a howitzer and various arms and cannon balls all surmounted by sun’s rays, thirteen stars and a pair of crossed Colt revolvers. Seam edge of flask has four small split ring hangers. It has brass collar and thumb latch with sloped charger and blued steel spring. This flask is generally accepted as the standard for the Colt Revolving Rifle. 2) Blued steel 2-cavity 36 caliber bullet mold with “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter, marked on right side “36R”. These items are rarely ever found for sale. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: 1) Flask is very fine. Decorated side retains 95-96% strong orig finish with a couple of tiny dents. Back side retains 70-75% orig finish, apparently having lain in a case for many years. Brass collar & spout have a dark blackish brass patina with traces of gold wash on spout & top. 2) Mold has crisp clean cavities with some light hammer marks on both sides and retains about 50% orig blue. 4-37503 JR369 (3,000-5,000)

EXTRAORDINARY COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH REVOLVING PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 12014. Cal. 56. Scarce carbine with blue finish, 21″ oct to rnd bbl, small brass front sight with 3-leaf rear sight in top flat dovetail graduated 100, 300 & 500 yards. Top strap is marked with the “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” address. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl and a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Left rear side of receiver has a light strike “COLTS PATENT” marking. Cyl & left bbl flat have British proofs. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut stock, without forearm. It has brass trigger guard and matching numbered buttplate. SN is in ink on buttstock under buttplate and was also observed on cyl and cyl pin as well as on the frame. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only about 2,000 of these scarce carbines were purchased by the British government. Most of those previously examined by this cataloger have had mismatched buttplates. Apparently they were shipped without their buttstocks attached and when they were reassembled in England the assemblers either were not aware or didn’t care that the parts were matching. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: New & unfired, all matching including cyl, cyl pin, frame, bottom tang, buttstock & buttplate. No additional disassembly was attempted to check for additional matching parts. Overall retains about 99% plus strong orig blue and brilliant case colors on hammer. Buttplate has a small ding on heel. Stock is sound with a minor dent on comb, a scratch on wrist and some streaks of old chemical staining mostly on left side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37501 JR367 (20,000-30,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH REVOLVING PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 11927. Cal. 56. Scarce carbine with blue finish with 21″ oct to rnd bbl, small brass front sight with 3-leaf rear sight graduated 100, 300 & 500 yards. Top strap is marked with the “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” address. It has 5-shot cylinder and a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Left rear side of receiver has a light strike Colt’s Patent marking. Cylinder & left flat of bbl have British proofs. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered walnut stock, made without forearm with brass trigger guard & matching numbered buttplate. SN is in pencil on buttstock under buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only about 2,000 of these scarce carbines were purchased by the British government. Unlike this carbine most are found with mismatched buttplates and stocks. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 96-97% military finish with a few scattered spots of discoloration and a minor nick or two. Frame retains about 95% strong orig blue with candy-striping on left side of bbl lug and top strap. Cyl retains 60-70% blue with balance having flaked, not worn to a light patina. Hammer & loading lever retain strong orig case colors, slightly faded on hammer shank and top edge of hammer. Rammer handle is also faded. Top strap is slightly thinned with some patinated candy-striping. Trigger guard & buttplate retain a lemon yellow patina. Buttstock has a hairline back of top tang and a few minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-38614 (18,500-27,500)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN 980. Cal. 10 ga. Fine deluxe shotgun with 33″ oct to rnd bbl, silver bead front sight and no provision for a rear sight with the “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” address. Left rear side of frame has a light strike “COLTS PATENT” marking. Mounted with a short, uncheckered walnut forearm with pewter nosecap, secured with a sgl wedge through oval German silver escutcheons. Bottom of bbl has two iron guides containing its orig brass tipped hickory ramrod. Trigger guard is the large iron size with scroll finger rest. Mounted with very highly figured, center crotch, feather grain American walnut with flat checkered straight grip and smooth steel shotgun buttplate with long stepped top tang. Buttplate has a screw-plugged hole which allows access to the stock recess under the buttplate which contains two sections of the cleaning rod extension. The SN was observed on bottom of frame, cyl, cyl pin and toe of buttplate. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, only about 1,100 of these rare guns were produced in two calibers in two different styles. Given that the majority of the production was in 10 ga., it can be reasonably extrapolated that very likely there were less than 400 of these shotguns produced in this exact configuration. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 97% thin orig blue with scattered spots of light surface etching. Frame retains 93-95% glossy orig blue, thinning on bottom with flaked areas a medium patina. Cyl retains 90-92% strong orig blue showing front edge wear and thinning over chamber areas, stronger in flutes. Hammer retains faded case colors while rammer retains most of its orig case colors, fading on handle, strong & bright on pivot. Trigger guard & buttplate are a gray patina. Wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Ramrod retains 75-80% orig black finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-37591 JR368 (10,000-15,000)

VERY RARE CASED COLT NO. 2 BELT MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 185. Cal. 36. Rare little Paterson with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, tiny German silver front sight & bbl markings “Patent Arms M’g Co Paterson N-J Colt’s Pt” with dbl arrowhead markings at each end. It has a flared bbl lug with two matching numbered square shoulder 5-shot cylinders that have the centaur motif scene including “COLT” within the 4-horsehead logo. It has usual folding trigger & 1-pc smooth walnut grip. Only about 850 of these rare little revolvers were made which numbers also include the No. 3 Model which is virtually identical but with flared bottom grip. The serial number was observed on back face of bbl lug, on wedge, on rear face of both cylinders, on left side of trigger, on cylinder plate in trigger slot & on bottom right edge of grip. No further disassembly was affected to check for additional matching numbered parts. Accompanied by an orig No. 2 Colt walnut casing with fluted lid & a scalloped corner rectangular silver plate in the lid. Interior is lined with ribbed brown velvet with recesses in bottom for revolver, an orig No. 2 sized Paterson charger bearing serial number “54”, an orig single cavity wood handled bullet mold, a wood handled brass cleaning rod & an orig Paterson charging tool with nipple pick in handle. Right rear corner has a dowel to hold the spare cylinder. Left front corner has wire clip for a capper which is missing making this a nearly complete set. Paterson revolver is one of the Holy Grails of Colt collecting & are rarely every encountered. Cased examples are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Tom Wibberly Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all visible numbers are matching. Bbl retains 80-85% glossy factory blue with flaked, not worn areas a medium patina. Both cylinders retain about 50% orig centaur scenes with one cylinder retaining about 90% glossy factory blue & other about 75%. Frame & front strap retain 70-75% glossy factory blue with balance flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains about 90% factory blue. Back strap is a gray patina with traces of blue near top. Grip is sound with a few small gouges on left side & light handling & use marks elsewhere and retains most of its fine factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This finish, is an early factory restoration. Case is sound with some old varnish wiped on lid. Interior is moderately soiled showing wear from various parts. Accessories are all very fine with charger complete & orig and retains a dark mustard patina. A fine set suitable for anyone’s collection. 4-87596 (125,000-175,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE 3-PC SINGLE CAVITY BULLET MOLD FOR COLT PATERSON, NO. 2 OR NO. 3 BELT MODEL REVOLVERS. Fine, tiny, single-cavity .31 Cal. rnd ball mold with two large turned walnut handles with brass ferrules and a tiny sprue cutter with turned walnut handle and brass ferrule. These molds are extremely rare and almost never seen outside of a cased set. CONDITION: Very fine. Steel, overall, retains 85-90% thinning orig blue. One of the large walnut handles has a hairline, otherwise they are all solid and retain much of their orig oil finish. Ferrules retain a very dark, blackish brass patina. Cavity has some very minor, light surface rust but appears to be unused. 4-38455 (4,000-6,000)

FINE REPLICA HOLSTER MODEL NO. 5 PATERSON CHARGER. SN 62. Made of copper and brass, as in the orig, and built to precision dimensions faithfully duplicating the orig Paterson No. 5 Texas model percussion revolver charger. It has five spouts on the powder end with a spring-loaded rotating charging band and swinging gate loading cover on top. The ball end is precisely reproduced, with a wood block drilled with five holes to match the charging holes in the spring-loaded ring, as in the orig. Center band duplicates the orig down to the No. 5 sized bbl roll mark with star and snake at each end. Both copper bodies are stamped with the no. “62” and the inside top of the powder charger is stamped “LEPORE” which is the name of the maker. CONDITION: New and unused. 4-37474 JR299 (3,000-5,000)

SCARCE FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4528. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade and a fixed rear sight dovetailed into the top flat. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” over an equally tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a period of use replacement 1-pc walnut grip with no numbers in the backstrap channel. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with oval stop notches and a single safety pin on the rear face. Diameter of the cylinder has a mostly legible “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” with a fine shaded background and the Ormsby ranger/indian fight scene. There are small inspector initials on some parts including backstrap and trigger guard. Trigger guard and backstrap do not appear to have ever been silver-plated and therefore the revolver is probably military issue. There were only about 7,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1848-1850. They saw service in various military units from issue dates through the Civil War and afterward were sold surplus and continued in service on the American western frontier. They rarely are found retaining much original finish or fine mechanical order. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with the steel being a mottled silver-gray patina with some scattered fine pitting. Cylinder has matching finish and retains a mostly legible legend with about 60-70% ranger/Indian fight scene. The single safety pin is crisp. Grip frame retains a lightly cleaned lemon patina. Grip has been somewhat thinned which would have removed the cartouches. It has a few light nicks and scratches and retains a smooth, hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. A fine, better than average, first model dragoon. 4-39077 JR326 (17,500-27,500)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15889. Cal. 44. This is the finest cased 3rd Model dragoon known. 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. Left side of the frame is marked “COLT PATENT” and it has round head screws for the hammer, trigger, and lockbolt. Trigger guard and backstrap are brass with round trigger bow and contains a nicely figured, oil-finished, 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Various parts have small inspector initials and numbers. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with the Ranger/Indian fight scene. Accompanied by an original, very early oak Colt casing with an empty brass medallion centered in the lid. Interior is lined with green velvet, recessed in the bottom reminiscent of early Paterson casings. It is recessed for the revolver, an outstanding late style dragoon flask with angled spout, a brass two-cavity mold with steel “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter which has a small “P” inspector initial by the screw slot. Also recessed for an L-shaped nipple wrench/screw driver. It has a round, French-fitted compartment for a large tin of W. & C. Eley caps. Right rear covered compartment with brass pull contains bullets and balls and a functioning key for the mortised brass lock in the front. Lock has double locking studs. High condition dragoon revolvers are a rarity in and of themselves, but this style of casing is nearly non-existent. About 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1851-61 with the majority of this production either being military issue or, as in this case a civilian purchase item, most of which saw hard service on the Western frontier. They were all available for service during the Civil War, and then again on the Western frontier with the great Manifest Destiny Western movement after the Civil War. Although they were heavy and difficult to handle, they were very popular handgun with their large caliber and powerful powder charge and remained in service until the late 1800’s. Few are found with strong original finish or unfired as with this revolver and the casing is an ultimate rarity. This gun was purportedly Walter Winans’ and came to auction some years back via Winan’s grandson. It was purportedly presented to him by Gastinne-Renette. Winan was a renown shooter and frontiersman. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 98-99% strong original factory blue with a series of tiny nicks on top of the bbl just in front of the octagonal section. Rammer and rammer handle retain about all of their original case colors, mostly dark, brilliant on the right side of the pivot. Frame retains most of its original case colors, dark and turning gray with spots of very fine pitting on the left side, strong and bright on the right side. Hammer is in identical condition. Cylinder retains 96-98% strong original blue and 99% Ranger/Indian fight scene with 5 of its 6 safety pins serviceable. Grip frame was never silver-plated, and now retains a medium mustard patina with sharp edges. Grip has a couple of minor, light bruises on the right side and a few light scratches on the left side and retains about all of its original oil finish, edges are sharp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny unfired bore. Case has an open seam in the lid and a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise, is completely sound with light to moderate soil and usual handling and storage nicks and scratches and one bruise in the lid. Interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled in the bottom. Flask is extraordinary, retaining about 98% crisp, original finish. Mold and nipple wrench are equally new. Cap tin is bare metal with soldered seams, faded label, and a few spots of rust on the lid. All together, an extraordinary and rare cased set. 4-37576 (150,000-200,000)

FINE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9383. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ octagon to round bbl, German silver front sight, and one-line New York City address with dashes that reads from muzzle to cylinder. Left side to frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It is fitted with square back brass trigger guard and backstrap that contains a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with traces of the ranger/Indian fight scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,700 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1850-51. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Fine all-matching except wedge and grip which are unnumbered, being period of use replacements. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled, cleaned, gray patina with scattered pitting. Cylinder is matching condition with traces of ranger Indian fight scene. Grip frame appears to have never been silver-plated and now retains a medium mustard patina. Grip, probably a period of use replacement has slightly chipped toes and shows light to moderate wear retaining about 90% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, sharp bright shiny bore with scattered shallow pitting. 4-36571 JR317 (10,000-15,000)

FINE COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 18167. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address with a three leaf sight dovetailed into the rear of the top flat through the address. It has round brass trigger guard and iron backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock with extended stock lug screws and a recessed hammer screw. Buttstrap is milled with a stock lug recess. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ranger/Indian fight scene and has all 6 crisp safety pins. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 10,500 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period 1851-61. Four-screw revolvers such as this one were frequently issued in pairs with consecutive numbers, with a matching shoulder stock. These large, powerful revolvers were only surplanted by the advent of the Model 1860 Colt which was lighter and easier to use. Regardless, they were issued and used throughout the Civil War and afterward on the American Frontier. They are rarely found retaining orig finish and in fine mechanical order. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being a clean blue gray patina. Rammer and pivot retain smoky case colors. Frame retains 70-80% smoky case colors. Hammer has strong case colors on the back edge, more faded on the top edge, faded on the sides. Cylinder is a cleaned, smooth gray patina with all 6 crisp safety pins and the “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legends with some of the shaded background are still legible as is the Ormsby name. Overall retains 50-60% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard is a cleaned lemon-yellow patina with silver under the grip. Backstrap retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned smooth gray patina. Grip is sound showing very little wear with a smooth hand-worn oiled patina and slight stock yoke wear. Mechanics are crisp. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. 4-36572 JR316 (10,000-15,000)

RARE INSCRIBED COLT THIRD MODEL HARTFORD/LONDON DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 566. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with German silver front sight and one-line New York City address. Rammer has vertical latch. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ranger/Indian fight scene. Cylinder and bbl lug have British proofs. Left side of frame is marked “COLT.S PATENT” and it has rnd brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap has two holes for the early style hook shoulder stock and the grip has a through hole about centered toward the butt end, probably for a lanyard for use on horseback. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “J.P. McNamara / Bengal Yoemanry Cavalry” and the buttstrap is inscribed “AD 1857”. This small unit was raised in Calcutta at the end of July 1857, from young military officers just arrived from Britain, those left unemployed by the Mutiny of their regiments, clerks, midshipmen from the P&O and other companies’ ships, indigo planters and other Europeans. They mustered 258 men under Col Richardson CB. They served in 14 engagements and were given a name by the rebels: Shaitan-i-Pultan (Devils of Pultan). They were disbanded after the Mutiny and thanked by the Governor-General for their distinguished service. The referenced mutiny occurred over most of Northern India in 1857 with the Sepoy and Sowar armies who had been under British Army leadership for the East India Company. The Indians had become restive under the East India Company annexation of various principalities in India under Governor General Ramsey’s attempts to modernize and Europeanize the Indian Continent. The final straw that exploded into mutiny was the introduction of a new rifle and paper cartridges that were lubricated with tallow made from beef and pork fat, which was abhorrent to Hindus and Muslims alike, the soldiers who comprised most of the East India Company armies. When various units refused to even handle the cartridges, let alone tear them open with their teeth, the British officers considered this a mutiny, and on March 29th the first shots were fired with an Indian soldier killing a British Sargent Major and a Lieutenant. The fighting lasted from about January 1857 until late 1858 when the East India Company was replaced by the British Government and apparently ended in April 1859 with the execution of some of the mutiny leaders. This was an extremely famous chapter in British military history with numerous feats of heroism by British troops and officers with many medals awarded over those two years. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, grip was too oil-stained to see numbers. No original finish remains being an even medium-gray patina with light to moderate pitting on the right side of the bbl. Cylinder is also a gray patina with “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legend thin but completely visible, and the Ornsby legend also visible, and overall retains 40-50% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame and grip frame are fine with the trigger and backstrap retaining a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped right toe with the aforementioned hole and retains about 60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. Undoubtedly, this revolver saw service during the Mutiny of 1857-59 and probably saw some heavy fighting. 4-36573 JR318 (8,000-12,000)

FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 17494. Cal. 44. Standard 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address. Top flat of bbl lug is dovetailed and contains a 3-leaf sight. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Left front side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Trigger guard is brass with steel backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of SN faintly visible in backstrap channel. Grip is worn and left side cartouche is worn away, however there is the outline of a cartouche on the right side. It has usual 6-shot cyl numbered “17540”. Accompanied by an orig. martially marked Dragoon shoulder stock bearing the SN “17399” and “17400” on the bottom tang of the yoke and on the buttplate tang. Wood is nicely figured, slab-sawed American walnut, uncheckered, with a partially visible cartouche on the left wrist with a clear “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouche on right side. Bottom tang of the stock has a stud & ring. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very good to fine. No orig finish remains being an overall gray patina with scattered light to moderate pitting and several nicks & scratches on bbl lug. Frame & backstrap are matching condition also with a few small spots of light pitting. Cyl is in matching condition with light to moderate pitting in spots and traces of the Ranger/Indian fight scene. Front strap retains a medium mustard patina with sharp edge wear. Grip has chipped toes showing moderate to heavy wear with usual nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina with the outline of a cartouche on right side. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Stock is sound with a minor chip back of top tang and retains a fine hand worn patina with light handling & use marks with outline of cartouche on left side and a clear cartouche on the right. Yoke & buttplate are a cleaned gray metal patina. 4-38172 JR380 (12,500-20,000)

SCARCE COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON SHOULDER STOCK. SN 17233 & 17234. Usual steel mounted walnut shoulder stock for 3rd model Colt dragoon with standard yoke to fit either a 3 or 4 screw frame with flathead hammer screw. Bottom tang has its orig swivel and ring and is marked with the two serial numbers. Buttplate is carbine style and also marked with the same serial numbers on the tang. Left side of the wrist has the outline of an oval cartouche. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting. Stock has a hairline back of the top tang, otherwise is sound with light handling and use marks and retains a cleaned but not restored finish. Some oil staining around the yoke. 4-36574 JR307 (3,000-5,000)

FINE CIVILIAN DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. Great powder flask for the Dragoon revolver with dbl-sided repoussed stand of flags and trophy of arms with mortar, a field Howitzer, drum and ax, with swords on each side, all surmounting crossed pairs of Paterson rifles and revolvers with a ribbon at the bottom inscribed “COLTS PATENT”. The top has a spring-loaded plunger with the cap box cover hand-engraved “COLT’S PATENT”. Triangle-shaped hangers are mounted low on each side. Virtually all of the approx. 20,000 Dragoon revolvers sold by Colt were accompanied by a flask such as this, but few survive today. Of those survivors, very few have orig. finish. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 50% strong orig finish, primarily on one side with finish in the recessed areas on the other side. There are a cpl of tiny nicks around the neck with solid seam and good mechanics. 4-38171 JR295 (3,000-5,000)

RARE COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. SN 13485. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. It has 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene and left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. It has square-back silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last three digits of the serial no. visible in the backstrap channel. Only about 15,000 of this model of pocket revolver were produced in the period 1847-1850 with only a few made with rammer. This revolver being in the last series produced. Right side of the bbl lug has a V-loading notch. These little revolvers were produced during the period of America’s early westward expansion before the Civil War and were the first, small, effective revolvers available to the public traveling west. With the advent of the Civil War, they were pressed into military service as privately owned arms and again after the Civil War were returned to the frontier. Therefore, finding one today with strong original finish and in good mechanical order is a rarity. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer and rammer handle retain most of the their original case colors, strong and bright on the handle and pivot. Frame and hammer retains smoky case colors, mostly faded to gray. Cylinder is a blue-gray patina with a couple of minor dings and a few spots of light pitting and retains 60-70% stagecoach hold-up scene. Trigger guard retains strong silver-plating around the trigger bow being a light lemon patina on the frontstrap. Backstrap retains 75-80% strong orig silver-plating, worn at the heel and at the buttstrap. Grip is sound with minor handling and use marks and retains 92-94% strong original varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with very fine, very light pitting just in front of the forcing cone. 4-38458 JR319 (5,000-8,000)

RARE COLT BABY DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2863. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Bbl is made without provisions for a rammer. It has a 5-shot unfluted cyl with rnd cyl stop notches. Left side of frame is marked in tiny letters “COLTS PATENT”. It has square back brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with only partially legible numbers in the backstrap channel. Left side of grip, at the frame, has a large repaired chip. There were only about 15,000 of these rare little pocket revolvers produced in the period 1847-1850. That was the time of the 49’er miners and the great western expansion and the vast majority of these revolvers served on the western frontier and many of them saw service during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the steel parts a smooth cleaned gray patina with light pitting on the frame, some lightly battered screws and a replaced hammer screw and hammer spring. Cyl retains traces of the Ranger/Indian fight scene. Grip, with its repaired chip as noted, shows moderate to heavy wear and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Hammer is missing the half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-36575 JR310 (4,000-6,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 143754. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line NY City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. It is fitted with silver-plated small trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is 5 shots with rolled stagecoach holdup scene. There is no precise figure on the number of these little revolvers that were produced in the period 1850-1860 but they are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl, frame, cyl and hammer retain a smooth gray-brown patina, somewhat mottled on the frame and cyl. Cyl retains 80-90% stagecoach holdup scene with all five safety pins serviceable. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 40-50% silver-plating with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with usual nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-36576 JR309 (4,000-6,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED GOLD & SILVER COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 159302. Cal. 31.Full silver finish with gold-washed cyl & hammer with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and hand-engraved “Sam Colt” on the top left. It has 5-shot cyl with stagecoach holdup scene and brass trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc ivory grip that has the last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. The most rare feature of this revolver is the hand-engraved “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of the frame. Accompanied by an orig Colt mahogany casing with ivory shield lock escutcheon in front, lined with burgundy velvet and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a sgl-sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask and a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter. Also accompanying is a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. This revolver is extraordinarily rare and may have at one time been in Col. Colt’s personal collection. Accompanied by a 5-page article by Pete Holder which appeared in the Summer 2008 The Rampant Colt magazine. The article deals with another 1849 Pocket Model revolver, SN 181885, which was also silver & gold and Mr. Holder was able to research and prove that it had, in fact, been part of the Samuel Colt personal collection. On p. 3 of this article he states, regarding the engraved “COLTS PATENT” on the frame, that “This feature on a ’49 Pocket is rare and only one other example is known on a non-engraved gun at this time. It is Colt Pocket 1849 Serial Number 159302 which was sold through Butterfield & Butterfield as Lot 5196 in December 2000.” Mr. Holder pictures SN 181885 in his article with a closeup of the “COLTS PATENT” engraving on the frame. Comparing that engraving with the engraving on this revolver, they are somewhat different in size but certainly appear to have been done by the same hand. This revolver also has the rounded head screws on the frame similar to those found on London produced revolvers. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall remains unfired retaining virtually all of its orig silver plating with a few scattered pimples on bbl and a couple of small spots on backstrap. Cyl & hammer retain most of their orig light colored gold wash, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyl also has a few scattered pimples under plating and retains about all of its stagecoach holdup scene. Two of the five safety pins are slightly mashed with the other three crisp. Grip is extremely fine with sharp edges and a light ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks on bottom, otherwise is completely sound with numerous small storage & handling marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded but intact with light to moderate soil with damage from front sight & hammer spur. Flask is good, retaining about 80% orig finish. Mold appears to be unused retaining a dark black brass finish with pitting on hinge pin. 4-38457 JR235 (20,000-30,000)

WONDERFUL DELUXE CASED ENGRAVED EARLY COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 91998. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and engraved “Saml Colt” bbl address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” in an arc in a pillow shape. It has small silver-plated brass trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc ivory grip with SN in backstap channel. Cyl is usual 5-shot with stagecoach holdup scene. Revolver is deluxe Gustave Young engraved with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns on frame with one of scrolls on right side terminating in a bird’s head. Engraving extends over bbl lug and top side flats with one of scrolls on left side of bbl lug terminating in a dog’s head. Bbl address has simple line borders with geometric patterns at each end. Rammer pivot has full coverage engraving on both sides. Top of backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns at top & at the heel, on buttstrap and trigger guard. Screw heads are all engraved. Accompanied by an extremely rare coffin lid oak casing lined in blue velvet and French fitted in bottom for revolver, an early dbl sided American eagle flask and a 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter. Two covered compartments have ivory pulls with the left front compartment containing a packet of five combustible cartridges and left rear compartment contains bullets & caps. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with what appears to be chemical losses around muzzle, probably from an old cleaning solution. Rammer & handle are a cleaned metal color. Wedge screw is a replacement. Frame retains dark case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a gray patina. Hammer retains dark case colors on sides. Trigger guard & backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver-plating. Grip is sound with a wonderful mellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few freckles of pitting. Case has a small crack in lid with some minor warping on back seam otherwise is completely sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig finish. Interior is very lightly faded with chemical staining in the revolver cyl area in the lid. Bottom is moderately soiled with staining in a corresponding area around cyl. Flask is extremely fine retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Mold appears to be unused. 4-38649 JR248 (20,000-30,000)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. SN 1) 166126 & 2) 158064. Cal. 31. Both revolvers are identical with 6″ oct bbls, brass pin front sights and 2-line New York City addresses. Left sides of frames are marked “COLTS PATENT” and they have silver-plated large brass trigger guards & backstraps containing 1-pc walnut grips. They have 5-shot cyls with stagecoach holdup scene. They are accompanied by an orig mahogany dbl casing with purple velvet lining and has a directions label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented in bottom for revolvers, a sgl-sided “COLTS PATENT” American eagle flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and marked on right side “31 PKT”. Also accompanied by an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a packet of six combustible cartridges. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with brass shield escutcheon. Any cased Colt is a scarce item with dbl casings extremely rare. CONDITION: 1) Very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a dark patina. Rammer & handle retain about all of their brilliant case colors. Frame retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors. Hammer retains traces of case colors being mostly a gray patina. Wedge appears to have had its ends dressed along with the wedge screw. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver-plating. Cyl retains about 70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina with a couple of spots of light pitting and four of five safety pins are prominent. Grip is sound with minor handling marks & retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 2) Very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain faded case colors, bright on pivot. Cyl retains 85-90% glossy orig blue mixed with flaked patina and about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. All five safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright on sides of frame, slightly faded on recoil shields & hammer. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its black oxidized silver-plating while backstrap retains silver-plating in sheltered areas, being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped right toe otherwise is sound with light nicks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, dark in the grooves. Case is completely sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of an old wiped-on light finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with a couple of small spots missing from label inside lid. Flask is fine with two or three very small dents and retains about 75% orig finish. Mold is fine with right side somewhat battered and overall retains about 60% orig finish. Cap tin & cartridge packet are fine. 4-37548 JR256 (12,500-17,500)

FINE CASED GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 218365. Cal. 31. Silver finish with 4″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and it has large silver-plated brass trigger guard & backstrap containing a deluxe varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Engraving is by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame & recoil shields which extend over bbl lug and top side flats of bbl with a border pattern around the address terminating in a geometric pattern toward the front sight. Rammer pivot is engraved to match and all engraving has fine punch dot background. Top of backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel, on buttstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder is 6-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a dbl sided American eagle flask and a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge with backstrap channel in the grip too dark to discern a number. Overall retains about all of a fine professionally restored silver finish with the only wear around trigger guard and front strap. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Cylinder retains about 95-98% stagecoach holdup scene and all six safety pins are prominent. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a repaired crack in bottom, otherwise is sound and retains about all of an old refinish. Interior is lightly faded with moderate soil. Flask is poor, mold is good. 4-36619 JR229 (5,000-7,500)

CASED ENGRAVED COLT LONDON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2115. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line “ADDRESS. COL. COLT. / LONDON.” with brackets at each end that have long finials. It has 6-shot cyl with silver plated iron large trigger guard & backstrap containing a deluxe walnut 1-pc grip. Revolver is engraved English-style with “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon on left side of frame. Frame is engraved with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over shoulders of trigger guard, ears of backstrap and stides of hammer spur. Bbl lug and adjacent top side flats are engraved to match with matching patterns on rammer pivot and completely around muzzle. Rammer handle is also engraved. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Accompanied by a fine mahogany English-style casing with elaborate scalloped-edge plate in the lid that is inscribed in period script “James Corbett Esquire”. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with rnd escutcheon. Interior is lined with dark blue velvet and has directions label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a Dixon bag flask, a 2-cavity iron mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a wood-handled cleaning rod and a tall lacquered tin of Eley caps with paper label.Right rear compartment is missing its cover. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 65% thinning orig blue with balance flaked & worn to a medium patina. Rammer pivot retains dark case colors with rammer & handle turned silver. Frame retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas being mostly turned silver. Cyl is a gray patina and retains about 85% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of silver finish in most sheltered areas being mostly a gray patina. Grip is sound showing light wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish turned a little dark. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Case is very fine plus with light storage & handling marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled with yellowed inside label. Flask is fine, mold is good, other accessories are fine. 4-36616 JR237 (5,000-7,000)

FINE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 148684. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with engraved “Saml Colt” on top flat. Frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape on left side and it has silver-plated brass small trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc ivory grip. Cylinder is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Revolver has deluxe Gustave Young engraving with full coverage on frame of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns which extend over sides of bbl lug and top side flats with matching patterns on sides of the rammer pivot. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns down the sides with shaded patterns on the spur. Spur has hand-cut checkered panel. Top of backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel, on buttstrap and trigger bow. One of the scrolls on the frame terminates in a dog’s head and another on left side of bbl lug terminates in a bird’s head with others terminating in flower blossoms and all of the engraving has a fine punch dot background. Screwheads are engraved. Accompanied by an orig mahogany Colt casing with purple velvet lining compartmented in bottom for revolver, a dbl sided American eagle Root-sized flask, a 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter and a laquered cap tin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. Overall retains an even medium gray/brown patina with some small dings on top flat of bbl and on cyl. Engraving is crisp & clear with only slight pitting around hammer nose. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 25-30% orig silver plating in sheltered areas with balance a medium mustard patina. Cylinder has several nicks & dings and retains about 25% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip shows little wear with sharp edges and retains a wonderful aged ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Case has a crack in the lid and another in bottom with a couple of grain checks, a grain check in the front and loose corners with storage & handling scratches & dings and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded & soiled. Flask is corroded around the top with a broken spring and retains about 60% orig finish. Mold is dinged & worn with “COLTS PATENT” only partially legible. Cap tin is re-painted. 4-37574 JR232 (4,500-7,000)

FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 158761. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and it has silver plated brass large trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. Accompanied by an orig mahogany Colt casing with burgundy velvet lining compartmented in bottom for revolver, a 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and an L-shaped nipple wrench. Flask compartment is empty as is right rear compartment. Front center compartment contains a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium to dark patina. Rammer & handle retain about all of their brilliant orig factory case colors. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, strong & bright on sides, lightly to moderately faded on recoil shields. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of silver plating, mostly around trigger guard with balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light wear on right edge with very minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Cyl retains 60-70% flaked orig blue mixed with medium patina and overall retains about 95-96% stagecoach holdup scene. Three of five safety pins are crisp. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case has a repaired crack and a few grain checks in the lid and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with light damage from front sight & hammer spur. Mold is fine and retains 60-70% orig blue with rust on left side. Nipple wrench & cap tin are good. 4-38462 JR226 (7,500-10,000)

WONDERFUL CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 5494. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and London address with large brackets. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” with a large silver-plated iron trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in backstrap channel. It has 5-shot cyl with stagecoach holdup scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by a wonderful mahogany English casing with rounded edges and an empty scalloped-edge plate in the lid. Interior is royal blue velvet lined with the Colt paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a Dixon bag-shaped flask, a 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an all metal cleaning rod and a nearly full tin of W&C Eley caps. Right rear covered compartment contains five new spare nipples and the orig functioning key. This is the later version of the London Pocket with only about 11,000 total production for the British market in period 1853-57. This was rather a tumultuous time in English history with various wars & skirmishes taking place around the world in which they were involved. Most of these revolvers saw service with British military members and are rarely ever found with strong orig finish and even more rarely ever found with casing. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Rammer & rammer handle retain about all of their strong orig case colors, brilliant on pivot. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the sides, slightly faded on recoil shields. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, strong on sides, fading on top edge. Grip frame retains 95-96% strong orig silver finish. Grip is sound showing little or no wear with only minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Cyl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina and retains abut 98% stagecoach holdup scene. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is extremely fine plus with very minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Flask is near new with only a couple of small spots on the brass. Mold appears unused but has flaked to about 65-70% blue. Nipple wrench appears new and cleaning rod retains most of its orig blue. Label inside lid is slightly yellowed but is extremely fine. This is one of the finest London Pocket Models available today. 4-38650 JR227 (15,000-20,000)

FINE VERY EARLY CASED PRESENTATION COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 154. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address “ADDRESS. COL: COLT. / LONDON.” with brackets that have long finials. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” in the English-style roll mark. It has large iron trigger guard & backstrap containing a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. It has 5-shot cyl with stagecoach holdup scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Backstrap is engraved in period script “Lieut. C.H. Bates from the Warren Club”. Buttstrap is engraved in the same hand “Salem Mass”. Lt. Charles H. Bates was commissioned on December 4, 1861 into Co. F of the 23rd MASS Volunteers of the Salem Light Infantry serving in the Civil War until his discharge January 9,1863. Accompanied by an English-style oak casing with an empty scalloped edge brass plate in lid. Interior is lined in green baize with the Colt directions label inside lid. Compartmented in bottom for revolver, a Dixon bag flask, an iron “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a partial tin of W. & C. Eley caps. Right rear corner has an empty covered compartment and a wood handled cleaning rod in rear edge. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with brass escutcheon. This revolver is pictured in full color as Fig. 208 on p. 149 of Colt’s Pocket ’49 It’s Evolution, Jordan & Watt. It is also partially pictured several times in the same chapter on London-made Pocket 49’s. Also accompanied by copies of Soldier and Regimental historical data of the 23rd MASS Volunteers. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer latch lug & grip with the wedge numbered “21483”. Bbl retains 60-65% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn to a light patina. Rammer & rammer handle retain faded case colors, bright on pivot. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded, stronger in sheltered areas and on right side. Hammer retains about 50% orig case colors. Grip frame retains traces of silver in sheltered areas being mostly a gray metal color. Grip is sound with handling & use marks and light to moderate wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Cyl retains 25-30% thin blue and about 95% stagecoach holdup scene. Two of safety pins are missing with the other three battered. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine pitting at cyl end. Case is extremely fine with a couple of small cracks in lid and a grain check in bottom with light handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior is very slightly faded with very light soil and light damage from front sight. Flask & mold are fine with other accessories also fine. 4-38459 JR233 (9,000-12,000)

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 95459. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with desirable 6″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. It has 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene and silver-plated brass small trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap channel in the grip was drk with oil and a number could not be seen. Accompanied by an English-style oak casing with scalloped-edge brass plate in the lid. Interior has replacement green felt lining in the lid with bottom lined in orig green baize. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a brass dbl sided American eagle flask, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter missing its screw and an L-shaped screwdriver. Also has a functioning key. Accompanied by a letter on George C. Barrier, Guns, letterhead dated July 14, 1962 over the signature of George C. Barrier, wherein he explains to the addressee, which has been removed, that he had purchased this cased set from Col. Charles W. Fritz, 2169 Glenside Ave., Norwood, Ohio, who he states had it in his Colt collection for years. He goes on to explain that Col. Fritz is nationally known as a Colt & early American handgun authority. He states that Col. Fritz, as of that writing, had collected for the past forty-five years with an outstanding collection with many pieces illustrated in Serven’s Colt book. He continues that Col. Fritz told him that it is not unusual to find American marked guns in oak cases and presented as evidence a pair of Colt 49’s in a dbl oak case that were presented in 1862 to an Ohio Lieutenant. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection,. Col. Charles W. Fritz; George C. Barrier. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge. Grip is slightly oversized and probably not orig to this piece. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig blue with cleaned area on top flat by front sight. Rammer & handle retain about 65-70% dark case colors. Frame & hammer retain smooth dark case colors overall. Cyl retains 65-75% thin orig blue and about 95% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard retains virtually all of its orig silver plating with backstrap a cleaned medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a couple of small cracks in lid with three brass screws and the remainder steel. Lock escutcheon is missing. Lid lining replaced as noted. Bottom is moderately to heavily faded & soiled with one small replaced partition. Flask & mold are fair 4-36615 JR228 (3,500-5,000)

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH DRAGOON SHAPED BARREL. SN 136560. Cal. 31. Unusual & controversial Pocket Model with 5″ Dragoon-shaped oct to rnd bbl with brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Rnd section of bbl is about 3-1/4″ and has all the appearances of being factory orig, although there is no literature to back up such claim of orig manufacture neither is there any literature to disprove it. In the book Colt’s Variations of the Old Model Pocket Pistols 1848-1872, Shumaker, these revolvers are discussed on pp. 132-135 with the conclusion that they were probably produced in the Colt plant by Colt employees “for their own pleasure or as gifts to friends”. He cites the adherence to quality workmanship throughout to support his theory. As of that writing he had examined seventeen different rnd bbl Pocket 49’s. As noted this revolver has a 5″ bbl and 5-shot cylinder with “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame. It has silver-plated small rnd trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing with green velvet lining compartmented in bottom for revolver, a brass dbl sided eagle flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter, a packet of six combustible cartridges, a laquered tin of Eley’s caps and another tin of caps plus a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina with very fine surface pitting. Cyl retains 40-50% stagecoach holdup scene with all five safety pins serviceable. Trigger guard & backstrap retain silver plating in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with usual handling & use marks with some oil staining near the frame and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case is very fine with light storage & handling marks and retains most of an old refinish. Interior is fine with light soil. Flask has open seams and several small dents and is a cleaned brass color. Mold is extremely fine, probably unused retaining a medium mustard patina. Cartridge packet & cap tins are fine. 4-36617 JR236 (5,000-7,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 187970. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with desirable 6″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. It has 5-shot cyl with stagecoach holdup scene and large guard, silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of SN in the backstrap channel. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. These fine little pocket revolvers were produced in fairly large quantities during the period 1849-1873 and were very popular during the Westward expansion. They saw extensive service during the Civil War and later again on the western frontier. They remained in production until 1873 when they were finally superseded by larger cals and cartridge revolvers. They were very reliable and durable and, properly used, had reasonable stopping power. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% glossy orig blue with light sharp edge wear and minor flaking around the muzzle with a few small nicks on the side flats and light hammer marks around the wedge slot. Frame retains most of its orig factory case colors on the sides, moderately faded on the left side, strong and bright on the right side. Recoil shields have faded to gray. Hammer retains traces of case colors on the sides and top edge with dark colors on the back edge. Cyl retains about 20% orig blue with the balance flaked to a medium patina with light pitting around the front edge and retains about 90% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% orig silver-plating. Grip is sound, showing light edge wear with a cpl of scratches on the right side and light mars in the finish and overall retains 95-97% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered light pitting at each end. 4-38582 JR311 (3,500-5,000)

EXTRAORDINARY EARLY COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 69861. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with desirable 6″ oct bbl with brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with brackets. Left front side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and it is fitted with small guard, silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is five chambers with stagecoach hold-up scene. This model Colt was produced in large numbers between 1850-1873 with virtually all of them seeing service before, during and after the Civil War, both militarily and on the frontier. They were very popular and a well-received revolver with their reasonable stopping power and reliability and were only superseded when larger, heavier cals and cartridge revolvers became prevalent. Given their hard service life, they are rarely found in high orig finish and almost never unfired such as is this one. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching incl wedge and grip. Bbl retains about 99% strong orig factory blue with a few minor scratches and one small spot of pinprick pitting on the right flat at the muzzle. Rammer and handle retain about all of their orig case colors turned dark. Frame and hammer retain about all of their orig case colors turned a smoky gray, apparently from having been exposed to some sort of chemical fumes. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their silver-plating with some minor pimpling on the backstrap and at the heel. Cyl retains 98-99% strong orig blue with two or three small spots of pitting and shows 99%+ orig stagecoach hold-up scene. All five safety pins are serviceable. Grip is sound with no discernible flaws retaining virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, unfired. 4-37577 (15,000-20,000)

SPECTACULAR CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. SN 1) 102910 & 2) 103034. Cal. 36. Both revolvers are identical, blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbls, brass pin front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. Left side of frames are marked “COLTS PATENT” and both have large silver-plated brass trigger guards and backstraps that contain 1-pc walnut grips. Revolver #1 has the last four digits of SN in backstrap channel of the grip while grip on #2 is without a number in backstrap channel and is probably an old period of use replacement. Accompanied by an extremely rare orig mahogany Colt dbl casing, burgundy velvet lined, compartmented in bottom for both revolvers, a wonderful silver-plated dbl sided angle spout Navy size flask, a blued steel 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of six Colt’s Combustible Cartridges and two lacquered tins of Eley’s caps. Single cased Navys are rare with dbl cased Navys exceptionally rare. Accompanied by Colt factory letters for these two revolvers listing them as found, shipped to Colts New York City office on April 1, 1861 in a 50 gun shipment. CONDITION: 1) Very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. Rammer & rammer handle retain most of their orig case colors turned dark with bright colors on pivot. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, strong on left side of frame, faded over recoil shields and right side. Left side of frame has two hairline cracks below trigger screw on left side. Hammer retains about all of its orig faded case colors. Cyl retains about 50% thinned blue with flaked areas a medium patina and retains about 96-97% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver-plating, thin on backstrap. Grip is sound with a few very minor small handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 2) Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered as noted above. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue mixed with tiny flaked spots turned to medium patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, stronger on right side of pivot, faded on left side. Left frame 1 bbl lug pin is broken. Cylinder retains about 90% thinning orig blue mixed with flaked spots that are turning to medium patina and overall retains about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain about all of their strong orig case colors, bright on sides of frame & hammer, somewhat faded on recoil shields. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating, slightly thinned on heel. Grip is sound with tiny chips on toes with minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of a restored finish. Buttstrap has light hammer marks with a few bruises on bottom edges of grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. Case has a crack and a grain check in bottom, otherwise is sound with storage & handling marks & scratches and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Interior is moderately faded with a dark rectangle in lid probably from an orig Colt label that has deteriorated and been removed. Bottom is moderately faded with light soil & wear. Flask retains 85-90% orig silver-plating with a couple of small nicks. Mold retains about 90% orig blue with a few dings. Other accessories are fine. Altogether a rare set. 4-38456 JR240 (40,000-70,000)

VERY RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER WITH CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK. SN 94436. Cal. 36. Very rare set with revolver having usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, rare dovetail front sight and 1-line London address. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” on left side with a rare silver-plated brass trigger guard and silver-plated iron backstrap. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene and has British proofs on bbl lug & cyl. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flathead hammer screw and extended stock screws. Buttstrap is dimpled for the stock attachment. Accompanied by its orig English oak casing with brass corner reinforcements and a concealed handle in the lid. It has sliding latches in the front along with a mortised brass lock. Interior is lined in green baize with the directions label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a matching numbered canteen shoulder stock also with matching numbered buttplate, a Dixon bag flask, a blued steel 2-cavity bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an all-metal cleaning rod and a packet of six Colt’s Combustible Cartridges. Covered compartment in left rear corner is empty. Compartment in right rear corner is missing its lid. Extremely few London Navys were cut for shoulder stock and very few of those were cased making this, indeed, a very rare set. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: Revolver is good to very good, all matching with traces of orig finish remaining, being mostly a brown patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides and cyl retains about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver-plating. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, dark in grooves. Grip has a tiny chip in toe with some minor wear from stock yoke and overall retains about 75% strong orig varnish. Shoulder stock yoke has a small crack by hammer slot, otherwise is sound with metal retaining 25-30% orig silver-plating. Wood is completely sound with light handling & use marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Case has a separated seam in bottom, otherwise is completely sound with myriad handling & storage marks and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with some mothing inside lid. Bottom is moderately soiled with all partitions sound, only missing one corner cover. Flask is fine with two or three small dents and retains most of its orig finish. Mold retains most of its orig blue with some small hammer marks on each side. Other accessories are fine. 4-37505 JR247 (35,000-45,000)

WONDERFUL & SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9031. 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 hand engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a ribbon. It has blued steel trigger guard & backstrap containing a deluxe burl 1-pc walnut grip that has the serial number in backstrap channel. Cylinder has Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame, hammer, bbl, rammer, backstrap & trigger guard are very nicely engraved in spare foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background in about 50% coverage on frame. Bbl lug has patterns on both sides with light patterns on top sie flats and on all eight flats around muzzle. Sides of rammer pivot and bottom of rammer handle are also engraved. The four locations of the SN are all accompanied by a dot which indicates that it was destined for engraving from the outset of its production. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an outstanding round edge English mahogany casing with empty scalloped-edge plate in the lid and a round lock escutcheon on front. Interior is lined in red velvet and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a fine Dixon bag flask, a 2-cavity blued bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a Dixon pewter oiler and a tin of W. & C. Eley caps. Covered right rear compartment contains lead balls and there is an all-metal cleaning rod in rear edge. Center compartment contains a rare packet of English combustible cartridges. All in all a scarce complete English casing CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer & rammer handle retain smoky gray case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their lightly faded, subtle English case colors. Cylinder is mostly a blue/gray patina and retains about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins prominent. Grip frame retains blue in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina. Grip is sound showing light wear and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack and three grain checks in the lid and a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil and light damage from the front sight & hammer spur with a repaired partition. Flask is extremely fine retaining 98-99% strong orig finish. Mold retains about 65% orig blue. Cartridge pack is open with taped repairs. Nipple wrench, cap tin, oiler & cleaning rod are fine. 4-38583 (22,500-27,500)

VERY FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 33259. Cal. 36. Wonderful London Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and “ADDRESS. COL: COLT. LONDON.” with arrows at each end. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” with a broken “S”. Trigger guard & backstrap are blued steel with large trigger bow and contains a nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Backstrap channel is also marked ” FOLEY / LONDON. UK” and what appears to be “1958” or could be “1858”. Serial number is also in orig ink in buttstrap channel. Bbl lug is thick type with a simple V-loading notch. Accompanied by its orig rnd-edged mahogany casing with an empty scalloped edge plate in center of lid. Interior is rose-colored velvet lined, compartmented in bottom for revolver, a Dixon bag-shaped flask, a blued steel 2-cavity London mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, a fire-blued L-shaped nipple wrench, a crisp 500-count laquered tin of Eley’s caps, a packet of six combustible cartridges and a blued all-metal cleaning rod in rear edge. A superb and complete London Navy set. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall appears to be unfired. Bbl retains 40-50% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Edges are sharp & crisp. Rammer & handle retain about all of their orig bright case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their brilliant orig case colors, slightly faded on recoil shields. Cyl retains a thin blue patina having flaked nearly all of its orig blue finish and retains about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas having mostly flaked to a blue/gray patina. Grip is sound & crisp with a very few, very minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a grain check in right rear corner of lid and another in bottom and has usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled. Flask is crisp & new with only three or four tiny spots of discoloration. Mold retains about 90% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked to a medium patina with one spot of pitting on left handle. Nipple wrench retains about all of its orig fire-blue. Cap tin & cartridge packet are crisp and cleaning rod retains 75-80% orig blue. A truly wonderful & crisp orig set. 4-38192 JR255 (9,000-14,000)

EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 22272. Cal. 36. Beautiful London Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. It has blued steel trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” with broken “S” in “COLTS” and it has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an outstanding mahogany British casing with rnd edges and an empty scalloped edge plate in lid. Front has a mortised brass lock with rnd brass escutcheon. Interior is lined in red velvet, compartmented in bottom for revolver, a bag-shaped Dixon flask marked on top “COLTS NAVY FLASK”. Also includes a 2-cavity blued steel mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, an early tin of Eley’s caps and its orig all metal cleaning rod. Right rear covered corner contains a spare hammer spring. These fine revolvers, of very high quality, were only produced during period 1853-1857 during a period wherein Great Britain was involved in numerous military expeditions around the world in which these revolvers saw extensive field service. These fine revolvers were rarely cased and even more rarely are they found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears to be unfired, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Rammer & handle retain virtually all of their bright orig case colors, slightly faded on left side. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors. Cylinder retains 96-97% glossy orig blue and 99% plus Ormsby Naval battle scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 25-30% blue, mostly in sheltered areas with balance flaked & worn to a blue/gray patina. Grip is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one spot of pitting. Case has a grain check in lid and another in bottom, otherwise is sound with usual storage & handling marks and some minor shrinkage in lid. Interior is lightly faded and lightly soiled with light damage from front sight & hammer spur. Flask is fine and retains 93-95% orig finish. Mold retains 75-80% orig blue with a few dings on right side. Other accessories are fine. A truly exceptional set that is probably unfired, just handled a lot. 4-38463 JR234 (17,500-27,500)

FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. SN 1016. Cal. 36. Scarce London Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “ADDRESS. COL: COLT. LONDON.” with arrows at each end. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene and “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with broken “S”. It has the early feature, for a London Navy, of a small silver-plated brass trigger guard & brass backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in the backstrap channel. Bbl lug is of the thick type and the rammer pivot screw is installed from the right side. The loading notch is a simple “V” without bevel. According to the book 51 Colt Navies, Swayze, only 2,000 of these early London Navies were produced with parts supplied from Hartford. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by its orig English oak casing with a scalloped plate in the lid. Interior is burgundy velvet lined with a directions label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a Dixon bag flask, a 2-cavity blued steel mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a tin of Eley’s caps and a steel cleaning rod with turned walnut handle & a jag tip in rear edge. Right rear covered corner compartment contains bullets & balls. Front of case has a mortised brass lock. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 88-90% strong orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain smoky case colors. Frame & hammer retain traces of case colors in most sheltered areas being an overall gray patina. Trigger guard retains about 96-97% strong orig silver-plating and backstrap about 80%. Cyl retains a blue/brown patina and about 90% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip is sound with worn edges and numerous small nicks & scratches and retains orig varnish under a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Case is sound with usual light handling & storage marks and appears to have been steel wool cleaned around medallion in the center of lid otherwise retains most of a wiped on light finish. Label inside lid is yellowed with some minor damage but mostly intact. Lining is heavily faded & moderately soiled with all partitions sound. Flask has a few dents but is sound and retains about 85% orig finish. Mold is fine with finish flaked to about 60% strong blue. Other accessories are fine. 4-36626 JR254 (4,000-6,000)

INSCRIBED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 139632. Cal. 36. Wonderful Gustave Young engraved Navy, blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, rare dovetailed Rocky Mtn. style front sight with 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” that has been dbl stamped. It has large silver-plated brass trigger guard & backstrap containing a 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle on a shield on left side. Serial numbers in the four location on bottom are all accompanied by a small “E” which indicates factory engraving. Revolver is engraved in Gustave Young’s deluxe style with full coverage on frame & recoil shields consisting of wonderful foliate arabesque patterns some of which terminate in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over sides of bbl lug and top side flats with a chip & dot border around address terminating in a fleur-de-lis at the front end. Rammer pivot is engraved on both sides. One of the scrolls on bbl lug terminates in a dog’s head. Both sides of hammer nose are engraved with wolf’s heads with fish scales down the spur and foliate arabesque patterns on the sides. Shoulders of trigger guard and sides of ears of backstrap are engraved and top of backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern. Near the top of backstrap on the heel, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved with matching foliate arqbesque patterns. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “J.F. Gillin”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, thinning elsewhere. Rammer pivot & handle retain dark case colors, stronger on pivot. Frame retains 75-80% strong dark orig case colors, faded on recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors turned gray on top edge and around nose. Cyl is a gray patina with a few dings around front edge and retains 65-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 30-35% silver plating mostly in sheltered areas with balance a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with a few age lines showing moderate wear with a few nicks & scratches and a small chip by right toe and retains a fine mellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-38585 (20,000-25,000)

FINE GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY EARLY FOUR-SCREW PERCUSSION REVOLVER CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK . SN 68200. Cal. 36. This is the rarest version of the ’51 Navy cut for first type stock. Fine early 51 Navy with 7-1/2″ octagon bbl, brass pin front sight and New York City address. It has four-screw frame, cut for shoulder stock with round head hammer screw and stock stud extensions. Trigger guard and back strap are the rare iron version, with orig silver-plating having large guard and a swivel stud in the trigger plate just in front of the guard and mounted with deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of SN in the back strap channel. Revolver is spectacularly engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and the recoil shields with his deluxe patterns on the bbl lug and top side flats. The rammer pivot is engraved to match. Top of the back strap is engraved with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Several of the scrolls on the frame and bbl lug terminate in flower blossoms with the left side of the bbl lug having a large dog’s head incorporated in one scroll. The trigger screw, lock bolt screw, rammer pivot screw, buttstrap, and back strap screws along with all three trigger guard screws are engraved. It appears that the hammer screw, stock lug screws, rammer screw, and wedge screw are replacements and are not engraved. Few model 51 revolvers were ever made with stock configuration and few of those surviving today. Of those that do survive, only a very, very few were engraved. Most known engraved examples were presented to important people such as Robert E. Lee and the Governor of Kansas (known as the Bleeding Kansas Colt). CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains with most of the metal having a smooth dark plum patina with scattered light pitting. Cylinder is a thin plum gray patina with dings around the front edge and retains 40-50% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip has a chip in the right toe with some battering on the bottom edges and retains 30-40% orig finish being mostly an oil-stained hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-38917 (12,000-15,000)

FINE THIRD MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 14945. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ octagon bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. It has silver plated trigger guard and backstrap with small round trigger guard and is mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Left side of the frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and has usual 6-shot cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Various parts are stamped with a small inspector’s initial including the bbl lug, cyl and trigger guard. Buttstrap & both bottom edges of grip are stamped “M.P. MANLEY”. Accompanied by a re-lined Smith & Wesson mahogany casing with green felt interior. This revolver was manufactured well before the beginning of Civil War and undoubtedly would have been available for service throughout the war and then on the frontier afterward. Few of these early Third Models remain with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle & sharp edge wear and some minor flaking over center area. Rammer & rammer handle retain dark case colors turning to silver. Frame retains about 40% orig case colors, mostly in sheltered areas, stronger on right side. Cyl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Four of six safety pins are prominent. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their orig silver plating, showing wear only at heel. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-38120 JR225 (4,000-6,000)

FINE GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 57563. Cal. 36. Third Model Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and it has small silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap has a period of use installed lanyard stud & ring. Revolver has Mr. Young’s deluxe engraving consisting of full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns on frame & recoil shields with some scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over sides of bbl lug and top side flats. Address has a simple line border terminating at front end of address with a light geometric pattern. Hammer is engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the nose with fish scales down the spur and foliate arabesque patterns on each side. Backstrap has Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with engraving on each side of backstrap ears and shoulders of trigger guard. Backstrap has foliate arabesque patterns at top & heel, on buttstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder, probably a replacement, is engraved with a band of very well-executed foliate arabesque patterns and a chip & dot border around front edge. No evidence of the Ormsby Naval battle scene could be found. It appears that the cyl is about .020″ undersized. Wedge is an amateur replacement. Toe of buttstrap has been slightly altered with the grip made to conform. Accompanied by an English-style mahogany casing made for a larger revolver, probably an 1860 Army. It has an empty rectangular plate in the lid and the left front corner stamped in large letters “EC”. Interior is lined in red baize with the directions label inside the lid and bottom compartmented American-style for the revolver, a Remington-style flask with dog & birds and a steel 2-cavity bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl, rammer, frame & cyl retain an articially aged restored finish with worn edges on bbl. Engraving, however, is still sharp & fine. Trigger guard & backstrap retain most of their fine restored silver finish. Cyl is a blue/gray patina with light pitting. Grip is very fine. Case is sound with usual handling & use bruises & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with yellowed label in lid. Flask & mold are fair. 4-38302 (5,000-8,000)

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 THIRD MODEL NAVY-ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 79136. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address with dashes. Frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S”. It has small guard, brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with crisp, clear cartouches on each side with “CGC” (C.G. Chandler) on the left and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right and the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is usual six chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene. In addition to the grip cartouches and “U.S” on the frame, there are inspector initials on various other parts including both sides of bbl lug, trigger guard, backstrap and cyl. The title Navy-Army is derived from the fact that the Army purchased more Model 1851 Navy revolvers than did the Navy. These revolvers fall within the 42000-80000 SN range which incl. both Army & Navy purchases. Virtually all of the Army issued revolvers saw continuous service throughout the Civil War and after they were sold as surplus, they returned to the frontier and saw additional hard service into the late 19th C. The Colt 1851 Navy was a favorite of James Butler Hickock (Wild Bill Hickock) with him having owned at least one matched pr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching incl wedge and grip. Bbl retains 96-97% strong military finish with slight muzzle and sharp edge wear and one small spot of flaking on each side of the bbl lug. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, brighter on the front sides of the frame, stronger on the right side with the recoil shields gray patina. Hammer retains faded case colors on the sides and back edge with dark colors on the top edge. Cyl is a blue-gray patina and retains about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene with all six safety pins crisp. Trigger guard and backstrap were never silver-plated and today are a medium mustard patina with sharp edges. Grip has a tiny chip on the right toe, otherwise is completely sound with good edges and a cpl of minor dings and retains most of its hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of shallow pitting. 4-38584 (20,000-25,000)

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 26079. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK AMERICA” address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the left shoulder of the trigger guard has the cal marking. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four numbers of the SN in the backstrap channel. Several hundred of these revolvers were sold to the government and are martially marked. Many others were private purchases and, with their streamlined look, were quite popular among troops in the Civil War. Many continued in service long after the Civil War on the western frontier with civilians expanding westward. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching incl wedge and grip. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue, strong and bright in sheltered areas, thinning over the top and sides of the bbl. Rammer and handle retain most of their orig case colors, faded on the handle, bright on the pivot. Frame retains about 80% bright case colors on the sides with the recoil shields having faded colors in sheltered areas, mostly turned silver. Hammer retains 60-70% strong case colors. Cyl is mostly a blue-gray patina with about 80% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip frame retains traces of silver-plating in sheltered areas being mostly a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with some hammer marks on the bottom edges that correspond to marks on the buttstrap with usual handling and use marks and retains most of a re-finish over about 25-30% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-38588 (7,000-9,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 117146. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. It has usual six-shot rebated cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame is 3-screw type, cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and a notch in the heel of buttstrap. Left front side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. It has a brass trigger guard and iron backstrap containing its orig 1-piece walnut grip with last 4 digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Both sides of grip have a clear, legible cartouche. Various parts of the revolver have small inspector initials including the bbl lug, cyl, trigger guard, backstrap and bottom right edge of the grip. This model Colt was one of, if not the most, prolific handguns used during the Civil War with 127,156 procured for U.S. troops. Most were issued during the conflict with many of those that survived the war seeing additional service on the frontier during the Indian Wars. Given their hard service and limited care, it is very rare to find one with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching incl. wedge and grip. Bbl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with a cleaned or worn area on the left side that has turned to medium patina. Right side of the bbl is thin from holster wear and there is a ding on the left end of muzzle. Area on each side of the front sight retains its orig “feathers”. Rammer and handle retain about all of their strong orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Frame retains 70-75% strong, bright case colors with full coverage on the sides, turned dark to silver on the recoil shields. Hammer retains faded case colors in sheltered areas with the balance a silver-gray patina mixed with fine pitting. Cyl retains about 40% thin, dull, orig blue with the balance a medium patina and overall retains 96-97% Ormsby naval battle scene with some fine pitting and nicks around the front edge. Safety pins are battered. Trigger guard and front strap were never silver-plated and now retain a fine light mustard patina. Backstrap and buttstrap retain dark blue in sheltered areas with most of the backstrap a gray patina. Grip is sound with usual light nicks and dings and minor wear from a stock yoke and retains a hand-worn patina with fine, legible cartouches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-38586 (15,000-17,500)

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 164172. 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 is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the left shoulder of the trigger guard has the cal marking. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and blued iron backstrap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with usual 6 shots and Ormsby naval battle scene. This was an extremely popular and one of the most prolific revolvers during the Civil War and on the American frontier. It remained in production from 1860-1873 until it was surplanted by more convenient cartridge revolvers. Given their hard military and frontier service it is rare to find one with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching incl wedge and grip. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig factory blue with a series of chemical spots down the right side and a small spot of pitting. Rammer and handle retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their orig case colors, mostly strong and bright with some darkening on the recoil shields and fading on the top edge of the hammer. Right front side of the frame has a small spot of pitting. Cyl retains about 25% orig blue with the larger diameter portion a gray patina with scattered pitting and overall retains about 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Trigger guard retains traces of nickel with the balance a light mustard patina. Backstrap retains strong bright blue at the top and on the buttstrap with thinning blue in between. Grip is sound with light handling and use marks and overall retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered shallow pitting. 4-38587 (14,000-17,500)

EXTREMELY RARE WALNUT CASING FOR A PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS & ACCESSORIES. Extraordinarily rare dbl casing for Model 1860 Armys that measures 19-3/4″ long x 10″ wide x 2-4/8″ deep, made from French walnut with brass reinforced corners and an empty gilded brass shield in center of the lid. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with gilded shield escutcheon. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented, American-style, for two Colt Model 1860 Army revolvers with flask & mold compartments, corner compartments for cap tins and three additional compartments for cartridge packets and other implements. Right front & left rear corners have covered compartments with ivory pulls. Lid is English or Continental-style that holds itself open rather than American-style that lays flat when open. A rare opportunity to case your pair of ’60 Armies. CONDITION: Lid has a small series of grain checks with another in bottom, otherwise is completely sound and orig with light handling & storage marks and appears to have a wiped-on finish on lid. Interior does not appear to be faded and has light soil & light damage from front sights & hammer spurs from a pair of revolvers with all dividers sound. 4-38454 JR264 (15,000-25,000)

RARE COLT LONDON DRAGOON CASING. Fine English mahogany casing for Colt Dragoon revolver with empty dogbone shaped plate centered in lid and a mortised brass lock in front with small round escutcheon. Front of case also has swinging latches at each end. Interior is blue velvet lined and compartmented, English-style, in the bottom for a revolver, a bag-shaped flask and other tools & implements. Right rear covered compartment has a brass pull and there is an all steel cleaning rod in back slot. Dragoon casings are very rare and to find one empty is most rare & unusual. CONDITION: Case has three grain checks in bottom, otherwise is completely sound with numerous storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded & soiled with damage from front sight & hammer spur. An unusual find. 4-39058 JR329 (10,000-15,000)

RARE HAZARDS POWDER CO. PACKET OF SIX COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGES FOR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Small kraft paper packet, partially opened on one end, sealed with orig paper tape and mounted with a craft-colored paper label printed in black “PRESSED WATERPROOF / CARTRIDGES, / FOR COLT’S ARMY PISTOL. / PATENTED MARCH 18 1862. / MANUFACTURED BY THE / HAZARD POWDER CO., / HAZARDVILLE, CONN”. CONDITION: Very good. One end is partially opened but completely intact with a couple of other smaller openings in the wrapping. Label and paper wrapping are yellowed and lightly soiled. 4-38656 (750-1,250)

FANTASTIC CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 2 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13339. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, Hartford address with pointing hand motif, 5-shot cylinder with cabin and Indian fight scene and mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by its orig Colt mahogany casing with burgundy velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a fine 2-sided American eagle “E PLURIBUS UNUM” flask, a brass 2-cavity mold with bright steel “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and an orig turn screw. Although this was the most prolific of the many Colt Root models, very few were cased and are almost never encountered with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching, probably unfired. Overall retains about all of its glossy bright orig factory blue and brilliant case colors with the only noticeable loss on the cyl around one nipple recess and a couple of small scratches on cyl, otherwise appears to be new & unfired. Grip is equally new. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid and another in bottom otherwise is sound with usual storage & handling marks and retains nearly all of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded but intact with light damage from front sight and hammer screw. Flask is extremely fine plus with only a few spots of discoloration on collar. Mold is pristine new. Turn screw has been dressed, otherwise is fine. An extraordinary find in this condition. 4-38918 (18,000-22,000)

CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11619. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, 5-shot unfluted cyl with stagecoach holdup scene and screw retained cyl pin. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an English-style oak casing with scalloped-edge plate in the lid, that is green velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for a revolver, a tiny bag-shaped flask and a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter. Also accompanied by a small laquered cap tin. Case has a mortised brass lock in front.` CONDITION: Fine with matching cyl, grip was not checked. Bbl & cyl are a mottled gray/brown patina with traces of orig blue. Cyl retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 92-93% glossy orig blue, beginning to thin on backstrap. Grip has a repair in left edge, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a wiped-on finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Case has one loose corner n the lid, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and wear. Flask has a small repair and two or three tiny dents, otherwise is very fine. Mold is somewhat battered with numerous nicks & dings. 4-37583 (3,000-4,500)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Cyl retains 92-93% glossy original blue not 20-25% as stated in the printed catalog which is a typo. Website catalog description is correct.

COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDEHAMMER NO. 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13214. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has spur trigger and unfluted 5-shot cylinder that has stagecoach holdup scene and secures the cylinder pin with a screw in the cylinder. Mounted with a 1-pc ivory grip. Only about 2,925 of these little pocket revolvers were produced, apparently toward the end of production in the late 1860’s. Production was discontinued about 1870 with a total of about 40,000 revolvers produced over many different models. PROVENANCE: Jim Eplen Coll. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 20-25% glossy orig blue in sheltered areas with balance flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Cylinder and Frame retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with a flaked area and a ding on right side of top strap and slightly thinned backstrap. Cylinder scene is crisp. Hammer, rammer & trigger guard retain most of their orig case colors. Grip has a repaired chip in the toe with a couple of age lines and retains a mellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-37504 JR277 (3,000-5,000)

FINE CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19111/E. Cal. 36. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” with the caliber on the left shoulder of the trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grip, engraved on left side “J.H. WHEELER / 1864. N.C.”. Buttstrap is engraved in period script “C. Sully Wheeler / A 5864”, possibly the date May 8, 1864. The “A” may refer to “Anno Domini” (AD). Serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard & buttstrap are accompanied by a small “E” which, under ordinary circumstances would mean “engraved”. Most likely this is an assembler’s error and should have read “I” for “ivory” instead. Last four digits of SN were observed on the rear face of cyl on two lands between nipple recesses. Backstrap channel of grip is numbered “5982”, most likely the order number for this revolver. Wedge has the number “5240”. Bbl & cyl have British proofs. Accompanied by an English oak casing with brass disc in center of lid. It is lined with green baize and has the Colt label inside lid. This label is overwritten in old red ink “NO. 19111”. Bottom of case is compartmented for revolver, a 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter and “36P” on right side. Also contains a nickel-plated Dixon bag flask marked on top “COLTS POCKET FLASK”, a Dixon pewter oiler, a nickel-plated L-shaped nipple wrench, a wood handled cleaning rod and a bare metal tin of Eley’s caps with green & black label marked “W. & C. ELEY”. A compartment in the right rear is missing its cover. Additionally accompanied by a letter from the State of North Carolina, Dept. of Cultural Resources wherein apparently the addressee (whose name is removed), had inquired regarding J.H. Wheeler of North Carolina. The writer of the letter responded that “The gun might have been given to Charles Sully Wheeler by his father John Hill Wheeler of North Carolina.” J.H. Wheeler (1806-1882) was a lawyer, a diplomat and author who was also the Minister to Nicaragua (1854-1856). He returned to the U.S. at the expiration of that appointment and lived in Washington, D.C. until the outbreak of the Civil War. He then returned to North Carolina to offer his services to his state but apparently was too old to serve. In Sept. 1863 he left North Carolina aboard a Confederate blockade runner and traveled to Bermuda where he then booked passage through Nova Scotia to England. For several weeks in early 1864 Mr. Wheeler spent copying records at the public records office and in April 1864 returned to Bermuda. By that time the Union victory was apparent so he returned to Washington where he remained until his death. It almost certainly was during his time in England that he purchased this revolver and had it inscribed to his son. Very likely there is another. similarly inscribed to his other son. The purpose of his records search was to gather historical information for a second history of North Carolina residents which he was preparing to publish to follow his earlier History of North Carolina which was published in 1851. In his earlier life Mr. Wheeler had graduated from the Columbian University (now George Washington University) in 1826 and studied law under Chief Justice Taylor, was licensed in 1827 and that same year was elected to the State Legislature. He served 1827-1830 with some notable successes. He was nominated for Congress but was defeated. In 1831 Mr. Wheeler was appointed by the President for a treaty commission with France which lasted three years. In 1837 he was appointed Superintendent of the Branch Mint at Charlotte, which position he held until 1841. In 1842 he was elected Treasurer of the State of North Carolina, a position he held until 1844. From then until 1853 Mr. Wheeler was involved in writing his first History of North Carolina and in local politics. In 1854 he was commissioned Minister to Nicaragua and arrived in December 1854. At that time Nicaragua was in political turmoil, as was most of Spanish Central America, and in May 1855, at the invitation of one of the warring factions, recruited a small band of armed mercenaries which he led to capture Grenada and secured the election of his sponsor as provisional President. He was subsequently arrested and imprisoned under order of execution but his friends attacked the city and freed him. He was apparently disciplined by the Secretary of State but was able to convince the President to leave him at his post. He returned to the U.S. in 1857 and resigned. It was his last public service. Mr. Wheeler married twice and with his second wife, Ellen Sully, daughter of Thomas Sully, one of the most distinguished artists of Philadelphia, produced two sons, one of whom was Charles Sully Wheeler who served in the Federal Navy during the Civil War and the other Woodbury Wheeler was a Captain in the Confederate Army. Charles Sully Wheeler was born Nov. 1839 and died May 1916 and is listed as having served in the Federal Navy during the Civil War. Apparently after the war he returned to Washington and became a successful lawyer. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge & grip as noted above. Overall retains about all of its fine orig nickel plating with only slight signs of use. Left side of frame has a few minor “screwdriver” scratches and rear face of cyl shows evidence of having been “played with” as all of its safety pins are battered. Grip is sound showing moderate wear on engraving with a few minor age lines and retains a wonderful golden ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very minor light pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks and a crack in bottom and is missing a small sliver from right rear bottom edge, otherwise is sound with normal handling & storage marks and retains about 90% orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded & soiled with soiled & yellowed label that has light damage. Mold is fine and retains about 75-80% orig blue. Flask & nipple wrench retain most of their orig nickel finish. Other accessories are fine, missing compartment cover as noted. 4-38461 JR219 (17,500-27,500)

FINE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH TIFFANY GRIP. SN 23641. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT” and it is mounted with a fine silver-plated, cast brass Tiffany grip with a deep cast spread-winged American eagle clutching olive branches in its talons. Top of the back of the grip has an empty initial oval and the sides have deep cast foliate arabesque patterns. Buttcap is an oval flower petal-shape. The assembly number “IV” and the last two digits of SN “41” are stamped in bottom of the grip under the buttcap. Serial numbers on bbl lug, frame and on trigger guard are accompanied by a small “P” which signifies factory plating. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his deluxe coverage having full coverage on frame and recoil shields which extends over bbl lug and terminates on top of bbl forward of the address. It has matching patterns on each side of muzzle, on rammer pivot and on each side of rammer handle. Bottom of rammer pivot is engraved with flowing leaf & vine patterns. Trigger guard & bottom of frame are also engraved in foliate arabesque patterns as are the lands between the flutes on cylinder. Tiffany grips were a popular item to include on a high level presentation, which is probably the case here given the deluxe engraving and silver-plating that accompany the Tiffany grip. This style of grip appears in the Schuyler, Hartley & Graham Military Goods catalog of 1864 (see accompanying letter from R.L. Wilson). Accompanied by a 3-page letter from noted Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson wherein he describes this revolver as one of a pair pictured in The Book of Colt Engraving, Wilson, first edition. This revolver along with it’s mate SN23650 is pictured and they are listed as from the Johnnie Bassett Collection. Mr. Wilson describes the engraving as by L.D. Nimschke. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “3738”. Traces of orig silver finish remain in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned gray metal patina with scattered fine pitting. Engraving is strong & clear with punch dots still retaining their domed shape. Grip is sound retaining silver-plating in sheltered areas with raised & exposed areas a mellow medium mustard patina. Buttcap appears to have been replated at some time in the past. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-38590 (25,000-27,500)

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER THAT WAS PART OF THE COLT ARCHIVE COLLECTION. SN 4386. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, 1-line New-York U.S. America address and 5-shot cylinder. Left side of frame has only “PATENT” visible from the “COLTS PATENT” marking due to a light strike. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked with caliber. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard & backstrap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by its orig mahogany casing with burgundy velvet lining compartmented in bottom for revolver, a sgl-sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle flask, a 2-cavity blued steel bullet mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter marked on right side “36P”, a packet of five Colt’s Combustible Cartridges and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps with green & black top label. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 36 caliber with 4-1/2″ bbl, “blue & case hardened” finish and wood stocks with accessories listed as presentation case, bullet mold, nipple wrench & cap can. First paragraph of the letter states that this letter authenticates this revolver as having been acquired from Colt for inclusion in a proposed company museum. The museum never came to fruition and the arms in that collection were stored in the engineering archive vault. The letter also states that this revolver was utilized as a display piece in the office of the President. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 93-94% glossy orig blue with some flaking over top that is turned to light patina. Rammer, pivot & handle retain about all of their bright orig factory case colors. Frame & hammer retain about all of their brilliant orig factory case colors. Cyl retains 93-94% glossy orig blue, thinned on lands between the flutes. Grip frame retains virtually all of its black oxidized silver finish. Grip has a couple of small bruises, otherwise retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack in the lid, otherwise is completely sound with storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded with light soil in the bottom. Flask, mold & cartridge packet are as new. Cap tin is extremely fine. 4-38939 JR238 (16,500-22,500)

RARE AND VERY EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 28. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and it has silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in the backstrap channel. Screws are fire blued. It has the usual rebated, fluted 5-shot cyl with SN in one flute and patent date in another. This first production ’62 police revolver would certainly have been available for service during the Civil War but has miraculously survived virtually unfired. These small frame revolvers in the larger heavier cal than their cousins, the Model 1849 pocket, were very popular during the Civil War for their streamlined looks and heavier bullets that gives greater stopping power. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching incl wedge and grip. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig factory blue with losses around the muzzle and flaking on the top right side of the bbl and bbl lug. Flaked areas are a medium patina. Rammer and rammer handle retain dark case colors. Frame and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded on the right side. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver-plating. Grip is sound with minor nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of its factory varnish. Cyl retains 95-97% orig blue, strong and bright in the flutes, showing light front edge wear, thinning on the lands between the flutes. All five safety pins are serviceable. Hammer screw retains thin fire blue with the balance of the screws dark blue. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. An extraordinary early ’62 police revolver. 4-38589 (15,500-17,500)

INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2004. Cal. 36. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has 5-shot fluted cylinder and “COLT PATENT” on left side of frame. Trigger guard & backstrp are brass containing a 1-pc walnut grip that has the SN in backstrap channel. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “God Save The Union” and the buttstrap is inscribed also in period script. “H.D. Eaton / Hartford Conn”. H.D. Eaton was Horatio D. Eaton of Hartford who enlisted as a Private on April 16, 1861 and was mustered into Company A 1st Connecticut Infantry and was mustered out on July 31, 1861. On Sept. 12, 1861 he was commissioned Lieutenant into B Company 6th Connecticut Infantry. His promotion was effective as 1st Lieutenant on Aug. 23, 1861. On April 8, 1864 he was promoted to Captain and transferred to Company E 6th Connecticut Infantry and was killed in combat May 16, 1864 at Drewry’s Bluff, Virginia. The 6th Connecticut participated in numerous battles & skirmishes throughout the Civil War and accompanied Sherman’s Expedition to Port Royal, South Carolina where they participated in several battles & skirmishes and moved all the way to Jacksonville, Florida. They returned to South Carolina and participated in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island. In April & May they were in the battle at Petersburg & Richmond with several smaller battles including Chester Station, Fort Darling, Proctor’s Creek & Drewry’s Bluff where Capt. Eaton was killed. The unit remained active through the rest of the war and was mustered out Aug. 21, 1865. This revolver is accompanied by a packet of research material, primarily Capt. Eaton’s muster rolls and a reprint of information from the Connecticut Regimental Histories. It also includes an inventory of Capt. Eaton’s possessions the day after he was killed, which included a revolver & revolver holster along with personal items. It additionally includes his mother’s application for pension. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “9692”. Overall retains about all of its orig nickel finish with some slight losses on hammer nose and some pimpling on left side of bbl lug. Screws retain strong blue with the hammer screw nickled. Cyl retains 95-96% milky nickel. Wedge screw is missing. Grip is sound with oil stain near frame with light handling & use marks and retains about 95% orig varnish. Hand is missing otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-37483 (8,000-12,000)

HAND-COLORED ENGINEERING DRAWING OF COLT’S PATENT PAPER FOR GUN-MAKING MACHINERY. This hand-colored, French, pen-and-ink drawing of Colt’s Patent for Gun-Making Machinery executed to accompany his French Patent Application of Jan. 16, 1855. Eight separate figures contained on the sheet and exquisitely rendered in black ink with light blue and buff watercolor. Amazing detail achieved. Duplicate of the orig sheet of drawings deposited with the French Patent Office. With the stamp of Colt’s Patent Attorney M. Perigna, 46, Rue Sainte-Anne, Paris, as well as the blind-stamp of the French Patent Office. Framed in a magnificent Empire, second period, gilt and black lacquered frame, of the period. SIZE: Image: 20-1/4” x 28-1/2”. Including frame: Approx. 36-1/2” x 28-1/2”. CONDITION: Fold marks appear on the litho, as it should. Colors generally strong & bright. Frame in very good condition. 4-35497 (1,000-2,000)

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED STEEL COLT PATENT 2-CAVITY MOLD FOR THE MODEL 1860 REVOLVER. Blued steel 2-cavity .44 Cal. mold for the Colt Model 1860 revolver. It has “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter and is marked “44H” on the right side. Right side of body is also stamped with a “C” inspector mark. It is the understanding of this cataloger that in the Union army, one of these molds was issued to each squad of troops. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 80% strong orig blue with a few light dings on each side. Cavities show little or no use. 4-39052 (900-1,500)

SCARCE COLT PATENT 2-CAVITY MOLD FOR THE MODEL 1860 REVOLVER. Blued steel 2-cavity mold with a ball cavity and pointed bullet cavity. It has a “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter and is stamped “44H” on the right side. These molds are rarely ever found separated from cased sets. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Altogether unused retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with a few minor dings on the left lower edge. 4-38655 (1,250-2,250)

RARE COLT BABY DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. Fine brass flask for the baby dragoon revolver with a deep relief repoussed dragoon revolver on one side. It has a gilded brass collar, top and spout with a fire-blued spring. These flasks are quite rare with only a few thousand produced, 1847-1850, for the baby dragoon. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains 15-20% orig finish in sheltered areas with the balance a medium to dark mustard patina. Collar retains traces of orig gilding with about 60% gilding on the top and traces on the spout. Spring retains 85-90% fire blue. 4-39057 (950-1,750)

FINE EARLY EAGLE FLASK FOR COLT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Made for the .31 Cal. pocket model Colt with double-sided early American eagle facing to the right, standing on a branch. It has gilded brass collar, thumb lever and spout with blued steel spring. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig finish on the body with the collar retaining about 75% orig gilding, thumb lever about 50% gilding and the spout about 75% gilding. Spring retains about 80% fire blue. No visible flaws on the body. 4-38654 JR323 (400-600)

OUTSTANDING EARLY EAGLE COLT POCKET MODEL FLASK. Made for the .31 Cal. pocket model Colt with double-sided early American eagle facing to the right, standing on a branch with crossed pistols over its head. It has gilded brass collar, thumb lever and spout with blued steel spring. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Body of flask retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with some dulling around the collar with bright gilding on the top, thumb lever and spout. Spring retains about 80% fire blue. No visible flaws on the body. 4-38653 JR322 (400-600)

FINE DOUBLE-SIDED E PLURIBUS UNUM EAGLE FLASK FOR COLT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Fine pocket model flask with both sides repoussed with a vignette of a spread-winged American eagle looking to its right clutching an olive branch and arrows in its left talons and an American shield in its right. It is surmounted by suns rays and 13 stars and is standing over crossed Colt revolvers and a banner inscribed “E. PLURIBUS. UNUM”. Flask has a gilded brass collar and top, thumb lever and spout with a fire-blued spring. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish on the body with one small spot on one side and two tiny dents on the other. Collar retains about 30% gilding with most of the gilding on top, about 50% on the thumb lever and 98% on the spout. Spring retains about 99% fire blue. 4-38651 JR324 (400-600)

FINE DOUBLE-SIDED E PLURIBUS UNUM EAGLE FLASK FOR COLT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Fine pocket model flask with both sides repoussed with a vignette of a spread-winged American eagle looking to its right clutching an olive branch and arrows in its left talons and an American shield in its right. It is surrounded by suns rays and 13 stars and is over crossed Colt revolvers and a banner inscribed “E. PLURIBUS. UNUM”. Flask has a gilded brass collar and top, thumb lever and spout with a fire-blued spring. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong original finish on the body with traces of gilding on collar, about 96-97% gilding on the top and spout with about 50% on the thumb lever. Body is solid with two or three small insignificant dents. 4-38652 JR325 (400-600)

EXTRAORDINARY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY FLASK. Fine double-sided angle spout flask with crossed pistols over an American eagle clutching arrows and olive branches with an American shield and two flags with a Howitzer and trophy of arms. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, with only a couple of minor dents and overall retains 97-98% strong orig finish with the only losses on the collar and a few minor spots of rust on the spring. 4-39054 (2,500-4,500)

RARE COLT KREIGSMARINE MODEL 1851 NAVY FLASK. Standard single-sided Navy flask with crossed rifles and pistols over “COLTS PATENT” which is over a stand of flags and trophy of arms. Top of the flask, on the repoussed side, is stamped “KM/645”. It has a short, angled spout with blued spring. These flasks were made to accompany the 1,000 Colt 1851 Navy revolvers sold to the Austrian navy in 1859. They are rarely encountered, even in a complete set, so to find one in such fine condition, alone, is quite remarkable. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig finish with dark coppery patina showing through. Collar and spout retain about 50% orig polish. Backside has a couple of minor dents and a couple small ones on the left lower front. 4-39053 (1,200-1,900)

RARE SINGLE-SIDED COLTS PATENT MODEL 1851 NAVY FLASK. Single-sided Navy flask with small diameter, short, angled spout, repoussed on one side with crossed rifles and pistols above “COLTS PATENT” which is above a stand of flags and trophy of arms. Flask body is brass with brass collar and blued spring. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 30-35% orig finish in sheltered areas with the balance a coppery patina on the brass body and collar. There a couple of very small nicks, mostly on the back. Completely functional. 4-39056 (2,500-3,500)

FINE BRASS BODY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY FLASK. Fine double-sided angle spout flask with crossed pistols over an American eagle clutching arrows and olive branches with an American shield and two flags with a Howitzer and trophy of arms. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains most of its orig brass finish with bright blue on the spring. 4-39055 (1,200-2,200)

VERY EARLY COLT 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 96. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish 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 is marked “36 CAL”. Richards-Mason style conversion having had the rammer slot in bbl lug beautifully plugged and a 4″ ejector rod housing mounted on the right side with a screw. It has half moon shaped ejector rod head with incised bull’s eye on front flat. Serial numbers are all matching with assembly number “298” on loading gate & cylinder pin. Loading gate has internal tension spring & plunger. It has nickel plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. Serial numbers on frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all accompanied by a small “1” and the serial number is in ink in back strap channel of grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,200 of these revolvers were produced in the mid-1870’s. This one falls in the standard model series which were assembled from previously unfinished parts. It is indicated that the serialization began at around serial number 100 making this an extremely early item, possibly a pre-production sample. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grip, except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its strong, bright orig nickel finish with a few very minor nicks & scratches and some freckles of discoloration on bbl lug. Cylinder retains about 98% strong Ormsby Naval battle scene and the screws most of their fire blue, slightly thinned. Hammer retains about all of its case colors, slightly darkened. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light pitting in grooves. 4-37704 (8,000-12,000)

VERY FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 61626.. Cal. 38 CF. Usual factory conversion with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York City address with factory attached ejector rod & plugged rammer slot. It has case colored frame & hammer with blued iron trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Bottom of bbl has inspector initials “R.W.M.” with an anchor & butt strap has “U S N” separated by stars, not by periods. Cylinder is dbl numbered with orig number being “1763” & last four digits of this revolver’s serial number added below. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 85% orig blue, brilliant in sheltered areas & mixed with flaked light patina & light nicks & scratches. Wedge retains about 90% orig blue. Cylinder retains 60-70% thin orig blue with light nicks & scratches and a dent over one chamber, not affecting chamber & retains about 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains most of its brilliant orig case colors showing some wear on left recoil shield & loading gate. Hammer retains 75-80% brilliant orig case colors, mostly on sides & back edge with top turned silver. Grip frame retains traces of orig blue in very sheltered areas, being mostly a gray/brown patina. Grip has chipped toes & is missing a sliver from left heel & a chip from right heel with some battering on bottom edges. There are a couple of scratches on left side with moderate to heavily worn edges & shows moderate wear retaining about 75% dark orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with some shine & moderate to heavy pitting. 8-87435 JJ4 (10,000-12,500)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3568. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Scarce open top with only about 7,000 produced in period 1872-73 during the time of the Great Westward Expansion where most of these revolvers saw hard frontier service. This revolver has 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 1-line New York U.S. America address with a fixed sight at the cyl end. It has an attached ejector rod housing with crescent bull’s eye ejector rod head. Cylinder is unfluted and roll-marked with the Ormsby Naval battle scene. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and hammer has the rimfire pin attached with two rivets to left side of hammer nose. Trigger guard & backstrap are steel containing an 1860 Army-sized 1-pc walnut grip that has the number “3857” in backstrap channel. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% thin orig blue finish that appears to have been cleaned a long time ago with evidence of light pitting. Cyl retains about all of its matching finish with about 98% Ormbsy Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain smooth, mottled, silvered case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain a thin blue/gray patina. Grip has tiny chips on toes with edge wear and a bruise on right side along with light nicks & scratches and retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-38496 JR252 (7,500-12,500)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3175. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Scarce open top with only about 7,000 produced in period 1872-73 during the time of the Great Westward Expansion where most of these revolvers saw hard frontier service. This revolver has 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 1-line New York U.S. America address with a fixed sight at the cyl end. It has an attached ejector rod housing with crescent bull’s eye ejector rod head. Cylinder is unfluted and roll-marked with the Ormsby Naval battle scene. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and hammer has the rimfire pin attached with two rivets to left side of hammer nose. Trigger guard & backstrap are steel containing an 1860 Army-sized 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grip. Wedge is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains 20-25% orig blue in sheltered areas with balance flaked & worn to a medium/dark patina. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina and retains 85-90% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain traces of case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray patina. Trigger guard & backstrap retain traces of blue in sheltered areas being an overall gray/brown patina. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light nicks & scratches and retains about 40% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-36577 JR253 (5,000-8,000)

FINE COLT 3-1/2″ CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 302873. Cal. 38 CF. Blue & color case hardened with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame hs 2-line patent dates and the caliber on left shoulder of trigger guard. Caliber was orig “36” with the “6” being overstamped with an “8”. Silver-plated trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is pocket Navy rebated style with 5-shots and stagecoach holdup scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 6,000 of these revolvers were made in both rimfire and centerfire calibers in period 1873-1880. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue with most coverage on left side. Right side of bbl lug and over top of bbl in that area appears to have been exposed to a chemical which removed blue and is now a medium to dark patina. Cyl retains 95-97% strong orig blue. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig bright case colors, faded only on conversion ring and top edge of hammer. Grip frame retains 60-70% orig silver plating, thin on front & back straps. Grip has slightly chipped toes with sharp edges and a few minor nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-38842 JR250 (3,000-4,000)

*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WITH GOLD MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE. SN 164469. Cal. 30-30. Spectacular little rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and a Lyman 6A folding 2-leaf rear sight. Mounted with spectacular center crotch flame grain American walnut checkered in an uncataloged pattern with about 28-lines per inch, the forearm having dbl fleur-de-lis on each side and a circle with checkered center on the bottom. The serpentine pistol grip stock is checkered to match, also with a non-standard deluxe pattern. Stock is mounted with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate with elaborate embossed center of intertwined initials. Receiver is fabulously engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich in 15/2 pattern consisting of a large deep relief vignette on left side of a stag and three hounds in a forest scene. Right side has smaller vignette of a bull moose feeding on a sapling. Bottom of receiver has a small rnd vignette of a Bighorn sheep’s head. All vignettes are surrounded by wonderful foliate arabesque patterns with gold wire inlays on top side flats of receiver, on the bolt, rear edge of receiver, top front edge of receiver, sides of lever & hammer, on the takedown ring with two gold and one platinum bands over the chamber area of the bbl with caliber outlined with a gold oval band. Ram’s head vignette on bottom of receiver is outlined in gold and forend cap has a fancy gold wire inlay. This is one of Marlin’s more elaborate deluxe rifles and would have been near the top of their price range. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains 30-35% faded case colors with balance turned silver. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, in sheltered areas and hammer retains about 60% case colors. Wood is sound with two or three small gouges on right side of buttstock and checkering showing light wear and overall retains most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore lightly frosted in grooves. 4-38486 (50,000-65,000)

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 164549. Cal. 30-30. Deluxe half nickel ’93 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, Sheard-style front sight with German silver bead and slightly modified semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured flame & feather grain American walnut with A-style checkering, a serpentine grip cap and Marlin Safety embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lever, takedown ring and forend cap are nickel finished. Trigger is fire-blued and hammer is color case hardened. Special order Marlins, while not uncommon, are unusual to say the least and half nickel rifles such as this one are a great rarity. They were usually created for a special presentation or for someone of importance or just as likely for a show performer. Few of these rifles survive today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig factory blue. Receiver & other nickel parts retain virtually all of their orig factory nickel with some pinprick flaking on forend cap. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-36381 JR341 (10,000-15,000)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: This was never blued, it was left in the white.

EXTREMELY RARE WHITNEY KENNEDY FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 154. Cal. 45-60. Most unusual cut-away with 6-7/8″ oct bbl that has caliber marking over chamber area. It has an empty sight dovetail near the muzzle which is probably the rear sight dovetail in a normal bbl. Fitted with a 4-3/4″ forearm with steel forend cap and a flush mounted button magazine. Left side of receiver is fully cut away (skeletonized) to expose the internal workings. Fitted with full loop lever and lever lock. SN was observed on left side of top tang under the wood and the top tang has usual “1873” and “1879” patent markings. Mounted with a 5″ partial stock that just encompasses the top & bottom tangs. Wood is highly figured, uncheckered American walnut. According to consignor this is the only known Whitney Kennedy Cut-Away. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains a smooth even plum/brown patina with a ding on bbl and a couple of minor, scattered nicks. Wood is sound and retains most of its orig varnish with a series of scratch marks on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39064 JR371 (8,500-13,500)

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1889 FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 35. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5″ oct bbl, full magazine tube, no sights and mounted with short, nicely figured walnut stock. Top flat of bbl has full bbl address & patent dates with the caliber marking on top left flat at the frame. Top of frame is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Magazine tube is mounted to a key in a dovetail at the muzzle as in a full length magazine tube. Left side of magazine tube is cut away to expose the spring. Left side of receiver has a large rectangular opening with rounded corners to expose the internal workings. Opening is filled with glass which is secured with two screws. Top left rear of frame has a 11/16″ rnd hole to further expose the internal workings. Left side of the stock at the wrist is cut away to expose the hammer spring & hammer. No other cuts are noted. SN was observed on the right side of top & bottom tangs, under the wood and on right front edge of the buttstock under the frame. According to consignor only two other Model 1889 Cut-Aways are known. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with flaking & spots of surface corrosion. Stock has a hairline by top tang with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39063 (8,500-13,500)

*SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 94 BABY SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 306218. Cal. 38-40. Scarce Baby Carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, half magazine, barleycorn front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with very nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Only a few of these Baby Carbines were produced with most seeing hard service wherever they were in use and rarely are found today with high condition. This is one of the finest ever examined by this cataloger. Consignor states that this is the only 1894 baby carbine produced. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear & one small scratch on right side of bbl. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig factory blue with only sharp edge wear and one tiny cleaned spot on left side. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded. Forearm has a hairline in the tip, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks with a gouge and a series of small scratches on buttstock. Forearm has two or three small gouges and retains about all of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39061 (7,500-12,500)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: Buttstock has a plugged hole (& pad added at the factory) at the heel with a hole and partially plugged hole near the toe and another hole in tip of forearm.

*MARLIN MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 420164. Cal. 44-40. Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, silver bead front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Top tang is marked “MARLIN / MODEL ’94”. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring and is drilled & tapped for a Marlin receiver sight, which does not appear to have ever been installed. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and a “Wisler Western Arms/San Francisco” brown waffle pad. Buttstock has a plugged hole at the heel with a hole and partially plugged hole near the toe and another hole in tip of forearm. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% strong orig factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear and wear on bbl bands. Front bbl band screw is missing. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig factory blue, thinning on top tang. Lever retains about 75% strong case colors, primarily on sides. Wood, as noted above, is otherwise sound with forearm retaining most of its orig oil finish and buttstock having orig oil finish on front 2/3 with rear 1/3 having been cleaned and touched up when pad was added. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39060 (7,500-12,500)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Marlin serial numbers overlapped between the 1889 and 1894 in serial range 107,000 thru about 121,000 (not 127,000) with the last one made was 121,587.

EXTREMELY EARLY MARLIN TRANSITION MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 109591. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Standard carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight, missing its keeper screw. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring with top of receiver marked “MARLIN SAFETY”, without the two TOPguide screws. Bbl is a leftover Model 89 and top tang is unmarked. Marlin serial numbers overlapped between the 1889 and 1894 in serial range 107,000 thru about 127,000. Mounted with very nicely figured straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. These were very popular carbines and usually saw hard service and are rarely found retaining orig finish.Consignor states this may be the only model 1894 saddle ring carbine with an 1889 bbl in existence, that very few were made. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig factory blue with a few scattered spots of surface discoloration. Bbl bands are strong with light central high point wear. Receiver retains 93-95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and light thinning on bottom and top front edges. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer edges. Stock has a sliver missing by top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-39059 (7,500-12,500)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: 1 of 2 known with pistol grip.

*SCARCE DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 326358. Cal. 25-20 Marlin. Scarce to rare saddle ring carbine with 20″ rnd bbl, full magazine, barleycorn front sight and 900 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has a staple & ring in left side. Mounted with nicely figured, slab-sawed, A-style checkered American walnut with serpentine pistol grip and carbine buttplate. Middle bbl band & buttstock have factory sling swivels which were a special order feature and had to be ordered “left on” at a $4.00 extra charge. The 25-20 Marlin caliber is the equivalent of the 25-20 Winchester cartridge. Reportedly the Winchester cartridge would function in Marlin firearms but not the reverse. Later in production Marlin dropped this carliber marking in favor of the Winchester caliber, making this somewhat a scarce item. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 30-40% thin orig blue with balance a blue/gray patina. Magazine tube is a cleaned silver metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Receiver retains 20-25% thin orig blue with balance turned silver with a few scattered spots of pitting. Lever & hammer are a gray patina. Wood is sound showing heavy wear and an added coat of finish with some oil staining around receiver. Mechanics are fine, worn bore. 4-39062 (8,500-13,500)

*MARLIN MODEL 27S PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 2146. Cal. 25-20 WCF. Blue finish with 24″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine, silver bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with rnd ribbed forearm & straight stock with semi-crescent buttplate. While this model of rifle is not uncommon, it is rarely ever found with substantial orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, possibly unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig strong Marlin blue with scattered light freckles from cleaned fine rust. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains about all of its orig factory varnish with some crazing in buttstock finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38115 JR73 (1,000-1,500)

VERY SCARCE MARLIN 1891 SIDE LOADING LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 52968. Cal. 22. 23-1/2″ oct bbl, dovetailed blade front sight, sporting rear sight with elevator. Top flat of bbl is marked “MARLIN FIRE/ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN. CT. U.S.A./PAT’D NOV.19.1878.APRIL2.1889.AUG.12.1890.” Take down receiver with rare right side rebated loading gate, round top marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Inspection of top tang channel of stock reveals matching SN to receiver. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains orig blue that is blending and toning to a brown patina, thinning on sharp edges, typical nicks, dings & scrapes, and a few areas of shallow surface oxidation. Mag tube has flaked with blue in protected areas, retaining a silver mixed with brown patina. Receiver shows orig blue blending with brown patina and silvering on sharp edges. Lever and hammer retain a silver/brown patina finish. Stock is sound with typical nicks, dings & handling marks, a small dent left side in grip area, retaining orig finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Buttplate has turned a gray patina blending with dark brown. Forend is sound with nicks, dings, bumps & bruises, retaining traces of orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, descent bore, with slightly dark grooves and some shallow scattered pitting. 4-36636 BDT150 (3,000-5,000)

*MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 378872. Cal. 22. 24″ OCT. bbl will full length magazine tube, dovetail gold bead front sight, sporting square rear sight with set screw. Top of bbl marked “Marlin Firearms Co. New – Haven, Ct., U.S.A. / Pat’d Nov 19 1878. April 2. 1889 Aug. 12. 1890. Mar. 1. 1892.” Standard receiver with takedown knob on right side and tang mounted peep sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip with Marlin safety, hard rubber buttplate, standard forend with nose piece. CONDITION: Fine, bbl and magazine tube retain 90% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, about 5 small areas of lightly cleaned surface oxidation on bbl with faint wear on sharp edges and magazine tube slightly thinning and blending with silver and brown patina, rear sight has flaked orig blue blending with brown patina. Receiver retains 90% orig case colors with some minor thinning at sharp edges and a couple of spots of shallow surface oxidation blending with brown patina on sides. Hammer retains most orig case colors with faint thinning on left edge and a little more on right side. Lever has strong orig color on sides, thinning and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and light handling marks and retains a fine open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings, a small shallow gouge on right side and retains an open grain oil finish blending with some hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with good bore with some fine shallow scattered pitting. 4-37603 BDT128 (1,500-2,000)

*EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. SN 112236. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Very rare musket with only 152 made in period 1894-1906 of which 97 of them were in caliber 38-40. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms over half of the production was purchased by the Bureau County, Illinois Prison with the receivers so marked. This musket appears to have had the markings removed from the top of receiver. Standard grade musket with 30″ rnd bbl, barleycorn square base front sight/bayonet lug and a carbine-style ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with carbine-style buttplate. Forestock is secured with two bands, the front of which has a boss on the left side with a hole through it and a corresponding groove down the side of the forearm which contains a slotted head ramrod. Front band has a sling loop with a corresponding loop on bottom of receiver in front of the lever. Few of the 152 muskets produced survive today. Accompanied by a Marlin factory letter identifying this musket, as found shipped Sept. 21, 1894. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with only sharp muzzle edge wear. Bbl bands are a blue/brown patina. Receiver retains about 65-70% strong orig blue on sides & bottom with top artificially aged where the “BUREAU COUNTY” markings were removed. Lever & hammer retain strong orig case colors on the sides, faded on the edges. Wood is sound with a few minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-36560 JR342 (7,500-12,500)

*RARE SAVAGE 1899 D WWI MILITARY MUSKET. SN 165041. Cal. 303 Savage. 26″ rnd bbl, Rocky Mountain front sight, graduated ladder rear sight, first 3/8″ muzzle turned down for bayonet. Standard receiver with window on left side for brass cartridge counter. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip with steel carbine buttplate stamped “395” on tang, stud with 1-1/4 sling loop 3-3/4″ from toe, 22-3/8″ forearm, front band with bayonet lug, rear band with 1-1/4″ swivel loop, finger groove forend and hand guard. These rare muskets numbering about 800 were made for the Montreal Home Guard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratching near front sight and a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratches and turning slightly bright on sharp edges. Lever retains nearly all of its orig case colors. Stock is sound with some minor storage nicks and scrapes and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with some minor storage nicks and dings and retains most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. A truly fine specimen of a very rare Model 1899. 4-37600 BDT288 (6,000-7,000)

SCARCE LARGE FRAME BULLARD MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 80. Cal. 40-60 Bullard. Standard grade special order rifle with 28″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, gold bead front sight and early Winchester-style, short, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Mounted with nicely figured, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Caliber marking is on top flat of bbl at the receiver and the serial number is back of hammer slot. Receiver has first style tiny manufacturer’s name, address & patents. The Bullard Mfg. Co. was in business in Worcester, Massachusetts from the mid-1880’s to June 1891. It produced a very high quality lever action rifle, probably of substantially higher quality than any of their competitors. Unfortunately poor management and a more expensive product than their competitors led to their downfall after only a few thousand rifles had been produced. Bullard rifles were produced in any popular caliber of the day plus their own proprietary cartridges, such as this one. The proprietary cartridges soon lost favor with the public and eventually faded into obscurity. Bullard rifles were the smoothest and least prone to wear of all the rifles of their day. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% thin blue/brown on top with strong orig blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 95% strong orig blue. Receiver retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with a few light striation marks, top tang is slightly thinned. Lever retains brilliant case colors on sides, turned dark on outer edges. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Buttplate retains 85-90% orig blue. Wood is sound with normal handling & use marks and retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Half cock notch is missing from hammer, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-36608 JR348 (5,000-8,000)

SCARCE ENGRAVED LARGE FRAME BULLARD MODE 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 674. Cal. 40-60 Bullard. Scarce semi-deluxe engraved rifle with 28″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Caliber marking is barely visible over chamber area of receiver with SN back of hammer slot. Receiver is lightly engraved with the vignette of a walking black bear on left side and a raccoon on right side, surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Rear ends of frame have small vignettes of dogs’ heads. Rifle is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with pistol grip stock and “Bullard Repeating Arms” hard rubber buttplate with elk logo. The Bullard Mfg. Co. was in business in Worcester, Massachusetts from the mid-1880’s to June 1891. It produced a very high quality lever action rifle, probably of substantially higher quality than any of their competitors. Unfortunately poor management and a more expensive product than their competitors led to their downfall after only a few thousand rifles had been produced. Bullard rifles were produced in any popular caliber of the day plus their own proprietary cartridges, such as this one. The proprietary cartridges soon lost favor with the public and eventually faded into obscurity. Bullard rifles were the smoothest and least prone to wear of all the rifles of their day. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall artificially aged gray/brown patina with fine pitting over most of surfaces. Left side of receiver has a series of small hammer marks on sideplate. Top tang is broken from receiver and there is a small fill area back of top tang. Stock & buttplate have a chipped toe, otherwise wood is sound with forearm having a small gouge by bbl channel with nicks, dings & scratches and is a dark hand worn patina. Buttstock has usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Top extractor is broken which causes the dust cover to malfunction during operation, otherwise mechanics are fine, smooth, bright shiny bore. 4-38122 JR349 (2,500-4,000)

RARE BULLARD LARGE FRAME MODEL 1886 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1140. Cal. 40-90 Bullard. Fine semi-deluxe rifle with 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has caliber marking on front receiver ring with manufacturer’s name, address & patent number on left side of frame, SN is back of hammer slot. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with pistol grip stock and Bullard hard rubber buttplate with an elk logo in center. The Bullard Mfg. Co. was in business in Worcester, Massachusetts from the mid-1880’s to June 1891. It produced a very high quality lever action rifle, probably of substantially higher quality than any of their competitors. Unfortunately poor management and a more expensive product than their competitors led to their downfall after only a few thousand rifles had been produced. Bullard rifles were available in any popular caliber of the day plus their own proprietary cartridges, such as this one. The proprietary cartridges soon lost favor with the public and eventually faded into obscurity. Bullard rifles were the smoothest and least prone to wear of all the rifles of their day. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 25-30% orig blue, mostly on right side, being mostly a cleaned blue/gray patina with scattered spots of pitting. Receiver retains 35-40% thin orig blue, mostly on left side having been severely cleaned. Stock has a hairline in wrist at receiver, otherwise wood is sound showing heavy wear with usual handling & use marks with a gouge in the comb of the buttstock and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37602 JR347 (3,500-4,500)

WONDERFUL LATE 1880’S EARLY 1890’S UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY CARTRIDGE BOARD IN ORIGINAL FRAME. Fantastic orig board 54-1/2″ long x 42-1/4″ high, outside dimensions, orig frame with jesso overlays “TRADE MARK” with “U.M.C.” in the center with decorative ends. The bottom has a matching panel embossed “THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO.” Frame contains the orig untouched cartridge board mounted with 156 brass & copper case ctgs., 9 brass shot shells, 7 full length paper shot shells, 9 shot shell brass heads, 10 paper patch bullets, 10 lead bullets, 3 friction fuses and 3 bullet exploders and most importantly the 1″ Gatling cartridge. The bottom center of the board is mounted with a 9″ x 3-3/4″ wood frame box which displays the UMC produced percussion caps, primers & shot shell fiber wads. The cartridges are all mounted around a diamond shaped center vignette which pictures three bull elk in a mountain scene with two deer in right foreground and a raebuck and doe in the center foreground. Each cartridge is wire mounted to the board with a nomenclature description printed below. The back of the board is covered with its orig paper and two labels, one requesting that the recipient display the board in their store and the other giving directions to replace the glass. This is an extraordinary find in complete orig condition. CONDITION: About fine. Frame & the internal gold painted jesso frame are orig and complete with the outer frame showing a few nicks & scratches and a wonderful aged patina. Gold paint on the internal jesso frame has darkened to a silvery gold patina. Orig hand polished glass is intact. Cartridges are all bright & clean with the paper patch bullets still mostly white, some turned slightly yellow. The center vignette is moderately faded and there are some minor water stains around top edges of the board that extend down into the board. Rear paper covering is water stained with some light losses but generally intact and complete. 4-39025 JR389 (22,500-32,500)

LATE 1880’S EARLY 1890’S LARGE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY CARTRIDGE BOARD. Orig cartridge board without orig outside frame. Board has positions for 156 brass & copper case ctgs., 9 brass shot shells, 7 full length paper shot shells, 9 shot shell brass heads, 10 paper patch bullets, 10 lead bullets, 3 friction fuses and 3 bullet exploders and most importantly the 1″ Gatling cartridge. The bottom center of the board is mounted with a 9″ x 3-3/4″ wood frame box which displays the UMC produced percussion caps, primers & shot shell fiber wads. The cartridges are all mounted around a diamond shaped center vignette which pictures three bull elk in a mountain scene with two deer in right foreground and a raebuck and doe in the center foreground. Each cartridge is wire mounted to the board with a nomenclature description printed below. The back of the board is covered with its orig paper and two labels, one requesting that the recipient display the board in their store and the other giving directions to replace the glass. Board is missing five cartridges: 1) 58 Springfield, 2) 40-85 & 90 Ballard, 3) 45-2-6/10″ Sharps, 4) 45-3-1/4″ Sharps & Winchester and 5) Star brand paper shot shell. Orig outer frame and glass covering are missing. CONDITION: Outer frame & cartridges missing as noted, otherwise board is about very good. Cartridges are mostly all bright and clean with some yellowing to the paper patch bullets and a few spots of corrosion. Central vignette is moderately faded with a couple of scrapes. Board background has a water stain in top left and a few streaks down the left side with overall moderate soil and staining. Jesso frame is missing some of the plaster decoration. Backing paper is mostly intact with some water stains and heavy soil. 4-38633 JR390 (12,500-17,500)

FINE ORIGINAL WINCHESTER DEALER’S STORE SIGN FROM 1936. Reverse painted on glass with gold lettering over red & black background. Exposed image is 19-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ and reads “AUTHORIZED DEALER / WINCHESTER / – 1936 – / CUTLERY & FIREARMS”. The four corners are decorated in light geometric patterns. Image and background are reverse painted on glass in its orig frame with 2-pc old board backing. These were signs given by Winchester to their storefront dealers and, given their fragile nature, very few survive today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All lettering and decorations are completely intact with some slight, light bubbling in background but no losses whatsoever. Frame has separated corners from shrinkage but is intact and sound. Altogether a rare Winchester accessory. 4-36384 JR386 (2,500-3,500)

RARE AND DESIRABLE TIN LITHO WINCHESTER ADVERTISING SIGN. One of the most appealing of all Winchester tin ads is this classical image orig painted by the famous sporting and trompe-l’oeil artist of the 19th century, Alexander Pope. This advertising sign illustrates a collage including hanging dead mallards from moose antlers with Winchester carbine and pump shotgun together with other hunting accessories. “We recommend and sell Winchester cartridges and guns” blazed across the bottom. SIZE: 30″x36″ CONDITION: Minor scratches and some small surface rust spots scattered on the surface of the sign. The sign may have a protective coating of shellac or varnish? Colors are vibrant. A fabulous addition to a game room or the Winchester display room. 4-31642 JJ30 (4,000-6,000)

LOT OF 6 IDEAL COMBINATION TOOLS AND 4 HAND LOADING TOOLS. The Ideal combination tools are marked “40-60M&COLT”, “32-40M”, “25-20SS”, “40-65R”, 2 of “40-82WCF”, 3 Lyman aluminum hand loading tools, and one marked “IDEAL”. CONDITION: Everything seems to be in working order, Ideal tools have varying degrees of nickel mixed with brown patina, but all appear to be functional. No dies are present for the hand loading tools. 4-38290-2 BDT361 (300-500)

LOT OF 8 EARLY BULLET MOLDS, FOUR WINCHESTER MARKED. Four Winchester marked bullet molds, one early without handles, and three with handles. One is marked “40-330 SWAGE” without wooden handles. With wooden handles “32 W.C.F”, “38 W.C.F.”, and “40-330G”, another with handles marked “40-285/M.F.A.CO.”, another without wood handles that appears to be Winchester and marked “40-82”, another without wooden handles is stamped “40-310” on cutter. Final mold is unmarked, appears to be early single shot, and appears to be 40 cal. CONDITION: Condition varies somewhat, all appear to be usable, some with orig blue finish, and some appear to have been made unfinished. 4-38290 BDT359 (800-1,200)

LOT OF 36 BULLET MOLDS. Fourteen various molds with handles, mostly aluminum block, 17 assorted molds without handles, aluminum, brass and steel, 5 Italian made brass molds in 31 & 36 cal. CONDITION: Variable from new in the box down, all appear to be usable. 4-38290-1 BDT360 (300-600)

LOT OF 6 WINCHESTER MARKED LOADING TOOLS. Three different styles of Winchester hand loading tools, 1 marked “45-90”, 1 marked “32-40”, the latest style “44-WCF”, and 2 others marked “32-WCF”, and the last is marked”25-20S.S.” CONDITION: Varies from poor with some pitting to nearly new. 4-38290-3 BDT362 (600-1,200)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE FIND OF THE SET OF ENGRAVING TOOLS OF THE FAMOUS WINCHESTER ENGRAVER JOHN ULRICH. This exceptional find constitutes probably what was John Ulrich’s complete set of metal and wood engraving and carving tools. It consists of 28 wood handled hand-gravers, all marked “WINCHESTER” in the Winchester trade-marked lettering. Set also includes 14 woodworking tools, mostly gauges and a couple of chisels, with all but one an original “WINCHESTER” tool. Also included is a small wood handled turn screw marked “WINCHESTER” and a Winchester plumb bob. In addition there is another tool marked “WINCHESTER” that has an unknown function. It has rosewood handles with a nickel plated marking tool of some sort in the center. There is a woodworker’s scribe with wood screw also marked “WINCHESTER”. There is a Winchester 1873 rifle barrel roll die marked on the side “R 73” with the J. Ulrich signature on beveled edge. There are seven number dies, missing the “1” & “2”, all marked “J. ULRICH”. In addition, there is a hand-stamp “38” for stamping a caliber marking on the model 1873 Winchester which is also marked “J. ULRICH”, plus a caliber stamp “45-75” for the Winchester 1876 and that too is marked “J. ULRICH”. Finally, there are 19 spare graver blades along with several spare ferrules for the various handles. Accompanied by what appear to be a pair of engraver’s glasses. They are delicately gold framed with tiny oval lenses having a bi-focal lens covering about 1/3 of the total lens area. The major lens is simply glass while the bi-focal area has a focal distance of about 8″-10″. They are in an original black velvet-lined, leatherette covered metal case. Also accompanied by a well made, highly figured walnut dove-tailed box with brass hinges and a mortised brass lock with functioning key. The box has a tray in the top that currently holds all of the gravers with the woodworking tools in the bottom. This tray fits precisely into the lid which would have been a holding tray for Mr. Ulrich’s tools while he was working a job. Additionally accompanied by a 9 page letter from noted researcher, historian and author, R.L. Wilson detailing much of the above information as well as giving a lengthy background history on John Ulrich and the Ulrich family of engravers. This is an extremely rare set acquired by the consignor many years ago. PROVENANCE: Gary Robertson Collection; Tony Wilcox Collection CONDITION: All tools are fine with several showing heavy use. Some of the chisels are spotted with light rust but everything appears to be in usable condition. Rosewood box has some shrinkage in the lid with an open seam, but is sound and in fine condition. 37914 JR265 (16,000-20,000)

22 CAL SHOT IMAGE OF INDIAN ON ALUMINUM BY NOTED EXHIBITION SHOOTER TOM FRYE. Tom Frye, like the Topperwines and others before him worked for Remington Arms company for a period of time. During that time he traveled around the country performing shooting exhibitions, one of the features of such program was to shoot the likeness of an image on a sheet of aluminum, in this case, depicting an Indian with headdress. Frye signed this piece at the base “Best Wishes to the Bozeman Police Department, Tom Frye, Remington Arms Co., 8/7/71” (??). On the reverse is an excerpted page from the American Hunter, titled “The Back Page” by noted columnist Jack Douglas Mitchell. The one page write up has a very interesting overview of Mr. Frye and his tremendous accomplishments, etc. SIZE: Image only 21 W X 27-1/2″ H, including the frame 25-1/5 W x 31-1/4″ H. CONDITION: Generally good, some minor imperfections on the aluminum, but generally good. 4-39083 JJ6 (800-1,200)

AD TOPPERWINE 22 CAL SHOT POSTER OF UNCLE SAM. Ad and his wife Blinky Topperwine were one of the more famous shooting couples of the 20th century. They traveled all over north America representing firearms companies such as Winchester, presenting performances illustrating their wonderful shooting skills. One of the standard feats during this performances was for Ad to shoot an image on a target depicting a famous figure with a 22 cal. In this case, the figure of Uncle Sam. It was shot on cardboard, and the cardboard has since been mounted into a simple wooden frame. It is signed in the upper left “Ad Topperwine, Winchester Western, August ?? (it appears to be 8/42, all though it cannot be discerned positively), it is signed in pencil. It is believed this was shot possibly in Fergus Falls, Minnesota as the framer had used a piece of cardboard with a shipping label for “F.C. Hayer Co., Plymouth MI, and the label was addressed to an appliance store in Fergus Falls. SIZE: Image 21 W x 27″ H, including frame 24-1/2″ W x 30” H. CONDITION: Overall surface was painted with a white wash or cream at one time, however, the upper left hand corner was left unpainted as this was where Ad Topperwine had signed the piece. 4-39082 JJ5 (800-1,600)

VERY RARE STETSON HAT COMPANY ADVERTISEMENT ON BOARD. Revised 8/24/2009 ~ Estimate $1,200 – $1,500 Wonderful 1890’s Stetson Hat Co. store advertisement on oak, 28″ long x 19-5/8″ high with beveled edges, screen painted with foliate arabesque patterns in each corner and within the advertising panels. The center is Stetson’s crest consisting of 2 lions and a shield with a ribbon marked “AMERICAN MANUFACTURER”. On each side of the crest, is the obverse and reverse images of a gold medal won at the Paris World Expo in 1889. On each side are pale blue/green ribbons with the left side imprinted in black “GRAND PRIZE” and the right side “PARIS-1889.” Top of the panel in gold block letters is “JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY.” and bottom center “HATS” with the far bottom center “PHILADELPHIA.” Bottom right edge of the panel is marked “THE F.TUCHFARBER CO. MAN’F’R’S.CIN.O. 5-96”. This is an extraordinary advertising piece from a famous hat manufacturer with historic connections throughout the entire United States but especially associated with the American west and their world famous cowboy hats. PROVENANCE: Herschel Chadick Ranch Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Board has several mounting holes on the edges not overly affecting the images. Entire board is sharp and legible with vivid greens and golds. Over-varnish is heat crackled and crazed. This would make an outstanding addition to any Western collectors exhibit room. 4-38061 (1,200-1,500)

SCARCE VITROLITE HARPER’S WHISKEY ADVERTISING SIGN. Attractive and colorful I.W. Harper Whiskey adv sign with fantastic sporting scene. This clever idea for an advertising featured an image on glass, which when placed in front of a light bulb, created a spectacular colored image. Bearskin, early fishing rods, shotgun, rifle pointer Harper whiskey jug, and all other manners of appropriate hunting camp accouterments & necessities. Titled at bottom, “Here’s Happy Days”. ” Copyright 1909 by Bernheim Distillery & Company”. SIZE: Approx. 17-1/4″ x 23-3/8″ (w/out frame) CONDITION: Small drilled hole in extreme upper right corner of sign, otherwise appears orig & in very good cond. 4-31659 JJ50 (1,250-2,250)

ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY WILD WEST POSTER FOR FRANK B. CARR WILD WEST SHOW. This is not a printed lithograph but in fact an original water color probably used for the production of the eventual printed lithograph. Frank B. Carr apparently had a Western themed show, perhaps somewhat along the line of Buffalo Bill’s. This delightful artwork depicts a number of very lovely Indian maidens all dressed with traditional headgear, etc. Two are in a birchbark canoe, a topless maid swims beside the canoe, and another is holding a lobster with a man’s face on the front. The upper portion of the artwork, with a banner that reads “Frank B. Carrs” and beneath it “Lillian Washburn, Indian Maidens”. On each of the top two corners is a round blank disk, obviously it is here, where the dates might have been put in when the eventual posters were used. Posters from the Wild West are very collectible, however, this is not one of the massive amounts of lithographs originally produced, but in actuality the original artwork from which the posters were originally produced, rare indeed. With a white mat and nicely framed in a contemporary frame bearing an old label on the reverse, “Alexander Gallery, Madison Ave. New York”. SIZE: Subject only approx. 14-1/2″ W x 10-1/2″ H, including frame and mat 21-1/4″ W x 17-1/4″ H. CONDITION: Some faint penciled information in each of the blank discs in the upper right & left hand corner, and the paper is somewhat toned from age, otherwise very good to excellent. 4-39080 JJ3 (1,750-2,750)

ORIGINAL CHARCOAL POLITICAL DRAWING WITH UNCLE SAM. This large charcoal political cartoon probably done around 1899, depicts an apparently unhappy Uncle Sam examining the armament industry. The title is “A Belated Inspection”, and the image depicts Uncle Sam with a brush in hand viewing down the bore of a cannon. It is signed in the lower right, what appears to be “to Joe Parrish, Compliments of Jno Cassl” (abbreviation for political cartoonist Jonathan Cassell). Triple matted in a red, white, and blue mat with a simple black molded frame. SIZE: Image 12-1/2″ W x 12-1/2″ H, including frame 22-1/2″ W X 22-1/2″ H. CONDITION: Overall light staining over much of the right side and upper corner of the image. 4-39081 JJ4 (750-1,250)

LARGE WORLD WAR I ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTWORK FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. This is the original artwork for a large poster produced during the 1st World War to stimulate the purchase of War savings stamps. In patriotic red, white and blue colors, it depicts a figure of Uncle Sam with rifle on shoulder and a hand patting his back, initial W.S.S. “for War savings stamps”. The work is initialed just beneath Uncle Sam’s coat “WHW” for William Henry Walker. This is an outstanding original piece of artwork, originally made serving as a proto-type or perhaps the printers proof for the printing of these patriotic posters during the War. Collecting of the genuine period WWI posters are now very popular, this however, is the original artwork and far rarer than a normal printed poster. White mat around outside edge fitted with a thin piece of plexi-glass to protect it, all laid on a styrofoam backing. SIZE: Image alone – 20″ W x 283/4″ H, including mat – 32″ W x 40 H. CONDITION: The image has some old staining, the most of which is near the top in the text (get behind Uncle Sam). There is also some faint staining in the lower background, some slight foxing and overall toning of the paper, otherwise generally good. 4-39079 JJ2 (1,500-2,500)

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 (1,250-2,250)

SCARCE HAMILTON MODEL 22 U.S. NAVY DECK CHRONOMETER. Wonderful 21 jewel deck watch with up-and-down movement marked on the rear plate “U.S. NAVY – BU SHIPS – 1943”. The watch is housed in a heavy brass case with weighted screw-in back mounted in a gimbaled brass mount which is mounted inside its precision mahogany case with glass insert top and a dust seal. This case is then in its orig outer mahogany case with green felt covered pads. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new. Watch seems to run fine, cases are extremely fine. 4-39068 JR296 (3,000-5,000)

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY WATCH HUTCH MADE OF ELEPHANT TUSK. This watch holder carved from the base of an elephant tusk is fitted with nickel or silver plated frame with beveled glass. The door opens to reveal a small carved ivory mount to support a watch. The watch is a Longines open face nickel watch, marked with SN “2989623”. SIZE: 4-1/4″ H, and diameter is 5-1/8″. CONDITION: Generally good. The Longines watch runs, but cannot guarantee that is keeps perfect time. The hands on the watch are floating under the dial. 4-39089 JJ12 (600-900)

HAND CARVED AND PAINTED BOOKENDS IN THE FORM OF GOOSE HEADS BY THE RENOWNED WARD BROTHERS. Two of the most famous decoy carvers of all times were Steve and Lem Ward of Crisfield, Maryland. They carved much of their life and during that time won numerous carving awards and were sought out by decoy collectors from all over the north America and throughout the world. Their decoys over the years have proven to be tremendous investments and their artistic manner by which they rendered and painted their carvings is much sought after today. These bookends featuring carved goose heads set with glass eyes mounted on pine supports are also signed by Steven Ward on the underside by a piece of paper. Both Steve and Lem frequently signed their works, and or addressed them to whom they were made for. In this case they are signed on the bottom “Made by Steve Ward, Crisfield, Maryland for a very special friend, Julian Tyler, 1973”. SIZE: Approx 9″ tall (from top of bookend), bookend base approx. 7″ W. One orig fitted with a pen holder. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-39087 JJ10 (1,500-2,500)

HURLEY CONKLIN MEGANZER DECOY. Hurley Conklin was a renowned carver from Manahawkin, New Jersey, and carved through the 20th century. His birds were carved in a traditionally sleek form and widely sought after by collectors. The decoy is branded “HC” on the bottom for Hurley Conklin and also written on the very bottom is “H. Conklin MJ”. Having carved tail feathers and inset glass eyes, paint appears to be original, either some touch up on the breast, head and lower tail, and it may simply be a protective shellac. CONDITION: Very good, possible touch up on breast & tail (or could be surface shellac. 4-39086 JJ9 (600-900)

ANTIQUE CARVED BLACK WALNUT STAG OR ELK. This lifelike carving of a bull elk or stag is referred to as a Black Forest carving, made of black walnut and hand carved in the later 19th or early 20th Century. This figure with a 6 x 6 rack mounted on a wooden base depicts a calling bull, and the carving is very nicely detailed. SIZE: Base approximately 14-1/2″ L X 4-1/2″ W, from the base to the top of the antlers, approx 16″ H. CONDITION: There is a small break on the left back leg just above the hoof, horns are loose and the tips of some of the antlers are missing. 4-39088 JJ11 (600-1,200)

EXTREMELY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 701. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 1-line address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from cyl to muzzle. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud & ring. Only 25,000-30,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1875-1889 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Single Action Army. They were all made with 7-1/2″ bbl in both blue & nickel finish with the preponderance probably in nickel. Blue finish specimens are very scarce and given their hard frontier service, almost never have strong orig finish. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cylinder and sturdy frame, unfortunately they were limited in the availability of calibers having been produced only in caliber 44 Remington early on with the 44-40 offered later in production and a very few produced in 45 Colt. Since Remington was late into the cartridge handgun market and were unable to secure government contracts beyond a few hundred for the Dept. of Interior, production ceased in 1889. By comparison Colt had produced 130,000 Single Actions by the end of 1889. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 95% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and some thinning on ejector rod, recoil shield & backstrap. Hammer & loading gate retain orig case colors, strong on right side of hammer, faded on left and on loading gate. Cyl retains 88-90% flaked orig blue with flaked areas a light patina. Grips are sound showing light use with light surface nicks & scratches and most of wear on right side and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-38838 JR257 (16,500-22,500)

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 75. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard blade front sight with 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address reading from muzzle to frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 25,000-35,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1875-1889 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. While most of the production was nickel very few are found today with strong orig finish given their hard frontier service. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cylinder and sturdy frame, unfortunately they were limited in the availability of calibers having been produced only in caliber 44 Remington early on with the 44-40 offered later in production and a very few produced in 45 Colt. Since Remington was late into the cartridge handgun market and were unable to secure government contracts beyond a few hundred for the Dept. of Interior, production ceased in 1889. By comparison Colt had produced 130,000 Single Actions by the end of 1889. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 70% orig nickel with bbl having been cleaned on its sides and frame flaked & worn on back edges, recoil shield & loading gate. Trigger screw is a little battered. Cyl is a cleaned gray metal color. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with usual handling & use nicks & scratches and retain about 60% orig varnish with oil stains. Inside left grip is penciled a name that cannot be completely deciphered. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-38624 JR259 (3,500-5,500)

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 60. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, slightly altered blade front sight and 1-line address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Caliber marking “44” is stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. Serial number is in usual place on left side of buttstrap under grip and is preceded by a 6-point star and followed by an “M”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are stamped with SN inside each grip. Buttstrap shows no evidence of ever having had a lanyard stud. Top of frame is flattened with an integral rounded top, square notch rear sight. The top strap on a standard revolver measures .254″ to .256″. The top strap on this revolver measures .186″ whereas over the sight measures .245″. The rear sight on this revolver and the pinched rear sight notch on a standard revolver measure exactly the same distance from the hammer nose cut-out. Therefore it is the conclusion of this cataloger that whether by Remington or someone else this revolver was created from a standard Model 1875. Knowledgeable Remington authorities are unaware of Remington ever having produced such an item. Accompanied by a modern red velvet lined walnut casing, French fitted in bottom for revolver with a small covered compartment in front containing a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cyl which is unnumbered. Overall retains 96-97% strong factory quality nickel finish, possibly an old restoration. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear and retain about 70-75% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with very fine frosty pitting. Case is new. 4-36629 JR283 (3,000-5,000)

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 649. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard blade front sight with 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address reading from cyl to muzzle. Left top front side of frame is stamped “44”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 25,000-35,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1875-1889 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. While most of the production was nickel very few are found today with strong orig finish given their hard frontier service. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cylinder and sturdy frame, unfortunately they were limited in the availability of calibers having been produced only in caliber 44 Remington early on with the 44-40 offered later in production and a very few produced in 45 Colt. Since Remington was late into the cartridge handgun market and were unable to secure government contracts beyond a few hundred for the Dept. of Interior, production ceased in 1889. By comparison Colt had produced 130,000 Single Actions by the end of 1889. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some flaked spots and light pimpling on bbl and a few on top strap. Backstrap & buttstrap also have some light flaking. Cyl retains about 90% strong orig nickel. Grips are extremely fine showing very light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36602 JR258 (5,000-7,000)

FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 6006. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, pinched post front sight, 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address reading from frame to muzzle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver. Left side of bbl, frame & in cyl flutes are stamped with tiny British proofs. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard stud & ring. Only 25,000-30,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. They were introduced to compete with the Colt Single Action Army but lack of government contracts and Colt’s head start doomed them to failure. By the end of 1889 Colt had already produced about 130,000 Single Action Armys and had additional military contracts in the works. Remington could only muster one small contract for 639 1875’s that were purchased by the U.S. Interior Dept. in 1883. So with the lack of government contracts and limited distribution it was no longer profitable to maintain production. Those revolvers that were produced generally saw hard service on the frontier and are rarely found in good mechanical order or with much orig finish. Accompanied by a modern red velvet lined oak case, French fitted in bottom for revolver with a covered compartment in front containing a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about all of a fine professionally restored nickel finish with some very fine pitting and a few small nicks & dings. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retain an old refinish. There is no longer a safety notch on hammer, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case is as new. 4-36623 JR282 (4,000-6,000)

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 1639. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-3/4″ bbl, blade front sight and “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y.” address. Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W”. Mounted with 2-pc Remington Arms embossed hard rubber grips. Buttstrap has a plugged lanyard stud hole. Only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers were produced in period 1891-1896 making it one of the most rare of all large frame single action cartridge revolvers. As with its predecessor, the Model 1875, Remington simply could not compete with Colt in the handgun business and therefore ceased production in 1896. The Model 1890, like the Model 1875, was popular among its users but apparently distribution was so limited that sales simply could not allow Remington to compete. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 50% strong orig nickel with left side being mostly cleaned bare metal where several dings were dressed out. Ejector rod housing & frame retain about 95% strong orig nickel with some light flaking on backstrap & buttstrap. Cyl retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with a series of dings around one flute. Grips show heavy wear with a chip and some scratches on right side with both sides turning chocolate. 4-36601 JR260 (5,000-7,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1877 ROLLING BLOCK “PLINKER” SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 360. Cal. 22. Fine early target pistol with 8″ heavy rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with German silver Rocky Mtn. blade and a fixed rear sight. Receiver has usual markings and is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Grip has a replaced plug in the heel that appears to be factory work. Approximately 800 of these pistols were built by Remington from surplus parts. They sleeved the orig 50 caliber bbls down to various calibers and sold them as “plinking” pistols. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except bbl which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with flaked areas on both sides near the muzzle. Frame, trigger guard, front & back straps retain about all of their orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, lightly faded elsewhere. Breechblock retains most of its orig high polish blue with some light scrapes on rear face. Hammer retains about all of its orig factory straw colors. Hammer & breechblock pins retain strong straw colors on right ends, faded on left side. Trigger retains about all of its bright fire-blue. Grip, as noted above, is sound with a minor nick or two and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36611 JR279 (4,000-7,000)

WONDERFUL ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 44 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 18555. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl with pinned target front sight and adjustable rear sight on opening lever latch. It has wide checkered hammer spur with full checkered serpentine shaped trigger and is mounted with deep gold medallion Smith & Wesson pearl grips. Accompanied by its orig S&W embossed hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Inside right grip is scratched in period script “C H Wilson”. Frame, bbl & cylinder are wonderfully engraved in full coverage foliate & floral intertwined arabesque patterns with a variety of border patterns. Top rib is fully engraved to match certainly by one of the master engravers of the period. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of an extremely fine professionally restored finish. Orig hard rubber grips show light wear and are turning chocolate. Pearl grips are extremely fine with great fire and color with about all the gold wash on the medallions. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37541 JR28 (6,000-10,000)

*SCARCE DAMASCENED SPANISH COPY OF SMITH & WESSON PERFECTED DA REVOLVER. SN 1. Cal. 38 S&W. Blue finish with 4″ keyhole shape bbl that has integral half moon front sight with V-notch rear sight on bbl latch tang. This revolver is a copy of the Smith & Wesson perfected model which incorporates the tip-down bbl feature as well as the Smith & Wesson thumb latch of the hand ejector series. Ejection is automatic when the bbl is tipped down exactly like the Smith & Wesson revolver. It has round butt grip frame mounted with smooth ebony grip panels which may be replacements. This revolver is wonderfully damascened with about 60-70% coverage with the name “MARTIN ALZAGA” in gold on rib and sides of bbl inlaid in gold “EL REGREO DE ALZAGA” on left side and “SUCESION de MARTIN de ALZAGA” on right side. Left side of bbl has a maker’s logo of a club shape in a circle in gold and the right side what appears to be a combined “MA”. Frame is spectacularly inlaid in 2-color gold with very deep relief animals consisting of a sheep just above trigger guard and a cow nursing a calf below thumb latch. Also below thumb latch is the trademark of the company outlined in gold. Right side of frame has two deep relief gold horses with gold trees in background. The remainder of the frame has nearly full coverage fine inlaid gold & gold damascening with Moorish & foliate arabesque patterns. Cylinder also has full coverage spectacular gold inlay of a different dragon on lands between the flutes with three different borders at rear edge and two borders continuously around flutes. Flutes themselves are gold plated. Top of back strap has a deep relief engraved gold ram’s head. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig gold inlay & damascening with thin blue in the exposed areas with some turning brown. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-38739 JR22 (2,500-4,000)

FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE MERWIN & HULBERT 2ND MODEL ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 19649. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with gold-washed cylinder and trigger guard with silver-plated trigger & hammer. Second model Army-size revolver with 7″ rnd bbl, integral pinch blade front sight with integral top strap. Top of bbl has the Merwin & Hulbert name & patent dates with Hopkins & Allen marking on left side. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with conventional flutes. Serial number is in the usual position on buttstrap behind the lanyard stud & ring. Left side of frontstrap, under grip, has the assembly number “2184” which was observed on the rear face of bbl lug and rear face of cylinder. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips that are pencil-numbered in the inside of each grip “ES MIA / SR TOM P / WESTON / MADERO 13 MEX D.F”. Revolver is factory engraved with about 75% coverage on the frame consisting of foliate & floral patterns with a full bodied bull elk on left side. Top of backstrap is engraved to match with matching engraving patterns extending over most of bbl. Cylinder has geometric patterns on lands between the flutes. These revolvers were very popular on frontier and especially in Mexico due to their strength & reliability and ease of unloading & reloading, which was substantially faster than either the Colt or Remington revolvers of the day. Given their hard frontier use it is rare to find one with orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 80% strong orig nickel with losses and fine pitting around muzzle and on front sight. Frame retains 96-98% strong orig nickel with some minor flaking on backstrap and wear on heel. Cyl retains most of its orig silver underplating and about 50% gold wash, mostly in flutes and on front & rear faces. Trigger guard, trigger & hammer retain most of their orig silver-plating with traces of gold wash. Grips have a couple of chips above left heel, otherwise are sound with minor age lines and retain a wonderful ivory patina. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38144 JR280 (12,500-17,500)

FINE ENGRAVED 1ST MODEL MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GEN. JOAQUIN TERRAZAS. SN 7912. Cal. 44 Merwin & Hulbert. Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral pinched blade front sight with “WEXELL Y DE GRESS – MEXICO, NUEVA YORK” address. The usual Hopkins & Allen and Merwin & Hulbert markings are not present. Revolver is 1st Model with open top and scooped flutes on cylinder. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc pearl grips, deep-relief carved on right side with a Mexican eagle. The assembly number “4845” was observed on left side of grip frame under grip, rear face of cyl, cyl spindle and rear face of bbl lug. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Revolver is factory engraved with full coverage foliate & vine patterns on sides of frame with a Mexican eagle on sideplate and onto the frame. Right side of frame has a small vignette with flower blossoms. Bbl is engraved with foliate & geometric patterns on both sides and cyl has matching foliate patterns on lands between the flutes. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “Gnrl. Joaquin Terazzas-Chihuahua”. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud & ring. Wexell & De Gress were major arms distributors for Mexico with an office in New York City. Gen. Joaquin Terazzas was born April 1829 near the City of Chihuahua. In the 1850’s and 1860’s he led military forces in recapturing several cities in Mexico from the rebel forces and in 1880 led the Mexican force of soldiers & civilians who pursued, surrounded & killed the infamous Apache Chief Victorio in October that year. Victoria had led his band of Apaches throughout Northern Mexico and Southern New Mexico raiding & killing for a number of years and was greatly despised and pursued for his indiscriminate killing. In 1880 the Mexican government, the U.S. government and most civilians in the area co-operated in pursuing Victoria back into Mexico, into his home ground mountain retreats. He was finally cornered and was without food & ammunition but continued to fight and was killed by Gen. Terazzas’ troops when they overran his position on Oct. 10, 1880. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of an extremely fine professionally restored finish which has slightly softened the engraving and thinned the inscription. Regardless, it is still a wonderful piece. Grips are sound with a couple of tiny chips and retain great fire & color. Hammer is not strong in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-38228 JR262 (8,500-12,500)

ENGRAVED 1ST MODEL ARMY OPEN TOP MERWIN & HULBERT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO MEXICAN GENERAL PORFIRIO DIAZ. SN 14372. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Silver finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral pinched blade front sight with Hopkins & Allen markings on left side and Merwin & Hulbert markings on top, with numerous patent dates. This is the 1st Model with open top and scooped flute cylinder. Left side of frame has the “CALIBER WINCHESTER 1873” marking. Sideplate is engraved “GRAL. PORFIRIO DIAZ / CORL. / C. VELAZQUEZ”. Revolver is factory engraved with foliate patterns and a stippled background. Right side of frame has the vignette of a house & trees. Buttstrap is fitted with a stud & ring and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Serial number is on the buttstrap by the lanyard stud and the assembly number “4270” was observed on left side of front strap, under the grip, on rear face of cylinder, on rear face of bbl lug, on cyl spindle and inside sideplate. Accompanied by an unsigned, notarized statement on “Kodiak Sales” letterhead, dated April 6, 2009, titled “The Aquisition of General Porfirio Diaz’s 1873 Revolver”. The writer states that in 1985 he opened the Kodiak Sales Gun Shop and Army Navy Store in Hialeah, Florida and through the store became acquainted with a man named Ruben who owned a frozen food storage business on 10th Ave. in Hialeah. The writer states that in 2008 Ruben’s daughter, Yvonne, came into the store and since he hadn’t seen Ruben in four or five years he apparently asked about her father. She stated that he had passed away in 2006 and left a few guns and wondered if the writer could help her dispose of a revolver. The writer states that he was told that Ruben owned a shrimping boat with a crew of ten which spent a lot of time out in the Gulf fishing. The boat made stops in Mexico to sell some of the shrimp but also brought shrimp back to Florida. Ruben apparently also went to Mexico occasionally and bought a number of collectible guns. He would apparently meet the boat when it came to Mexico and pay the Captain to bring the guns to Key West, Florida where Ruben would meet him and take possession of the guns. The writer reports that about fifteen years ago Ruben purchased this revolver for $1,200.00 and paid the Captain $300.00 to bring it back. It is known that the Merwin & Hulbert revolvers were popular in Mexico and it stands to reason that a popular leader such as Porfirio Diaz would have one or be presented one. CONDITION: About good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 85-90% restored silver finish with some fine scattered pitting. Grips are chipped on both sides with some oil staining around frame but still retain great fire & color. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. 4-37525 JR261 (4,000-6,000)

COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER WITH PROVENANCE TO BAT MASTERSON. SN 6028. Cal. 41RF. Standard 3rd model derringer with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and large “COLT” on top. It has brass frame with birdhead rosewood 2-pc grips that are numbered to this derringer. There are numerous single-action Colts attributed to Bat Masterson but very few firearms of any other type are known that are directly attributable to him. Accompanied by a letter to Mr. Arnold Kert dated 8/12/08 and signed William Eby. Mr. Eby states that he purchased this derringer from the John T. Murray collection in about the year 2000, prior to Mr. Murray’s death. Mr. Eby states that he and Mr. Murray were lifelong acquaintances dating back to 1958 and and Mr. Murray had said that he added this derringer to his collection in the late 1940’s from a man who had actual known Bat Masterson when he was working for the newspapers in New York City. PROVENANCE: John T. Murray collection; William Eby collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl being a mottled silver-gray patina and the frame a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-37578 (12,500-17,500)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: “According to Flaydermans Guide to American Firearms, only the first 200….” Error in Flayderman’s Book. Should be 1200 not 200.

RARE COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER. SN 5320. Cal. 41 RF. All steel construction with 2 1/2″ ovoid-shaped bbl, half-moon German silver front sight and marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” and in larger letters “NO 2”. Receiver has usual light engraving and it is mounted with coarse checkered walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only the first 200 of this model derringer with the bbl address as shown, were ever made. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains being a cleaned gray metal patina with fine pitting on the sides of bbl and frame. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-37523 JR300 (1,500-2,500)

SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON ELLIOT DERRINGER. SN 11605. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 3″ 5-shot bbl cluster, ring trigger and fine 2-pc pearl grips. Pistol is factory engraved with about 50% coverage NY-style foliate arabesque patterns. Top of bbl is mounted with a brass pin sight with a groove rear sight in the top of the frame. Top of bbl cluster has Remington’s and Elliot’s patent markings. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 7500 of these little revolvers were produced in the period 1863 into the 1870’s. While these little revolvers are not uncommon, they are rarely encountered with orig finish and good mechanical order. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish with losses on the muzzle face with some light pitting. Trigger and hammer spring retain orig blue turned plum. Grips are extremely fine with no discernible flaws and retain great fire. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bores. 4-38832 JR303 (4,000-6,000)

FINE ENGRAVED DEPREZ BELGIAN PINFIRE FIST PISTOL. SN 10. Cal. 30 Pinfire. Unusual little dbl-action only revolver with spurless hammer and folding trigger. Cyl is six shots, fluted with integral cyl/bbls. Bores are rifled. It is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory bag-shaped grips. Revolver is engraved with very well executed foliate and geometric patterns with about 50% coverage on the frame and backstrap with matching patterns on the lands between the flutes on the cyl. Right front side of frame is marked “DEPREZ / GTF”. These little revolvers, while under-powered, were greatly favored by gamblers, gentlemen on the town, ladies as muff pistols and ladies of the night. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Frame is a cleaned metal color with fine surface etching. Engraving is still sharp. Cyl retains about 50% orig blue, mostly in the flutes and around the rear edge. Grips are very fine with a cpl of minor age lines and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with a few spots of scattered fine pitting. 4-38844 JR301 (1,000-1,500)

RARE BELGIAN APACHE KNUCKLEDUSTER DA REVOLVER. SN 4543. Cal. 32 CF. Nickel finish with integral 6-shot cyl/bbls as in fist pistols. It has spurless hammer with folding trigger and is dbl-action only. Left front side of frame has a folding 3-1/3″ dirk blade, an external hammer spring and folding four-loop brass knuckles that, when folded, and the blade extended, represents a formidable weapon. These unusual revolvers are rarely encountered and almost never have orig finish in good mechanical order. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 40-50% orig finish with the balance having flaked to a gray metal color barely discernible from the plated finish. Blade is fine. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp rifled bores. 4-37481 (7,000-9,000)

RARE FRANKENAU’S PATENT COIN PURSE PINFIRE REVOLVER. SN 611. Cal. 5mm pinfire. This is purportedly the first manufactured concealed gun ever. Housed in a brass framed, leather covered box with hinged covers, one side of which contains an accordion coin purse made of tan kidskin leather and oilcloth with both sides covered in black calfskin. The left side, when the latch is opened, allows the cover to swing out on its hinges to expose a tiny 5-shot pinfire revolver with special frame made specifically for this unit with spring-loaded articulated muzzle cover that latches shut to cover the muzzle and springs open when the trigger is pulled. Interior of the case is nickeled brass as is the frame of the case. Revolver is nickel finish. Inside the revolver compartment door is a clip holding the ejector pin. Revolver has tiny British proofs along with what appears to be a Belgian proof indicating that it is Belgian made with possibly spurious British proofs. While possibly effective as a belly gun, it would have been fairly awkward to operate. CONDITION: About fine. Brass frame contains a medium mustard patina with the exterior leather showing light wear with one small open corner. Coin purse side is very fine with one small tear in the oilcloth. Interior of the revolver side has been cleaned and retains thin nickel finish. Revolver has some slight flaking around the front edge of the cyl. Otherwise retains most of its orig nickel. Mechanics are fine, although it is sometimes difficult to make the muzzle cover latch. Trigger return spring is either broken or missing. All in all, this is a most unusual concealed revolver. 4-37482 (8,000-10,000)

FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 49039. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half-moon front sight and 2-line Hartford address. It has unfluted 7-shot cyl with cal marking on left side of frame and is mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead ivory grips. Frame, bbl and cyl are beautifully engraved by Gustave Young in foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background having about 70% coverage on the frame and butt with a band of engraving around the cyl and about 50% coverage on the bbl and bbl lug. It has fire-blued sloping spur hammer. Although these little revolvers were made in large numbers, they are rarely found with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig nickel with some fine pimpling on the bottom near the muzzle and on the top at the cyl end. Cyl retains 90-92% strong orig nickel with some slight losses and light pitting. Frame retains 60-65% orig nickel with the exposed areas a medium mustard. Trigger and hammer retain most of their orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are sound and retain a wonderful ivory color patina. Strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-38942 JR305 (3,000-5,000)

FINE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 2ND ISSUE TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 21192. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shaped bbl, German silver half-moon front sight, 7-shot unfluted cyl and mounted with matching numbered 2-pc rosewood grips. Backstrap is pantograph inscribed “Orville Bassett U.S.N.”. Left side of front strap under the grip has the assembly number “H2″ which was also observed on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl by the cyl pin. Accompanied by a fine period rosewood veneered case, 8-1/4″ x 5″ x 1-13/16”. It has an empty rectangular plate in the lid. Inside is purple velvet lined with a removable stained wood partition creating a compartment for the revolver and a 100-pack box for UMC No. 1 pistol cartridges. Box label is green & black with a line drawing of this model revolver and has an orange band with marbled paper body. Accompanied by an orig functioning key. Orville Bassett is recorded as having been a third assistant engineer in the Union Navy 1862-1865. CONDITION: Revolver retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Cyl retains 70-75% thin orig blue, turning plum in spots. Frame & grip frame retain virtually all of their orig silver plating, oxidized to black. The only losses are on tips of spur trigger sheath and heel of grip frame. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of light pitting. Case has a small repair at top rear edge with grain checks in veneer on top and overall retains about all of its orig varnish. Interior is very fine. Cartridge box has worn edges with some minor chips on label. 4-39069 JR289 (1,500-2,500)

SHARPS MODEL 2B 4-BARREL DERRINGER. SN 117. Cal. 30 RF. Blue & silver finish with 3″ bbl cluster, brass pin front sight, slanted standing breech and usual Sharps markings on both sides of frame. Frame is silver-plated and is mounted with full checkered gutta percha grips. About 3700 of these little revolvers were produced in the period 1859-1874. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl cluster retains 93-95% strong glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and a cpl of small flaked spots. Frame retains about 15% silver finish in sheltered areas and on the left side with the balance of the frame flaked, not worn, to a medium mustard patina. Grips are crisp showing little or no diamond point wear and have turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores with two or three small spots of pitting. 4-38145 JR302 (1,500-2,500)

LOT OF THREE DISPARATE HANDGUNS. SN 1) 450; 2)NSN; 3)NSN. 1)Smith & Wesson First Model DA hand-ejector revolver. Cal. 32S&W. Usual configuration with 4-1/4″ keyhole shaped bbl, half-moon front sight with rear sight mounted forward on the top strap. It is mounted with S&W embossed hard rubber grips. 2)Engraved LeFachaux-style pinfire revolver. Cal. 11mm. Usual configuration with 6″ rnd bbl missing the front sight. Frame, backstrap, cylinder, trigger guard and bbl are very nicely engraved in foliate and floral patterns with fine stippled background. It is mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips and has a lanyard stud and ring in the buttstrap. 3)Modern brass-barreled flintlock pistol. Cal. 64. Fine modern made pistol with 9-3/16″ oct to rnd, smooth-bore brass bbl. Marked on the top “SILER”, lock is marked the same. Lock, hammer, pan, frizzen, top tang and trigger are finished bright. It is mounted in fine tiger-striped maple full stock with brass furniture. Sideplate is a brass filigreed trophy of flags and arms, thumbplate is a trophy of arms and it has a demon-faced buttcap with long langettes. Trigger guard has a pineapple finial. Stock has raised, carved shell pattern around the top tang and raised teardrop side panels. CONDITION: 1)Fair, traces of orig finish remains in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned gray patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. Grips are fine. 2)Good, no orig finish remains being an overall even dark brown patina with some fine pitting on the bbl. Grips have a couple of minor age lines and retain a mellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine pitting. 3)New. 4-38484 (2,750-3,250)

FINE BEADED BELT, HOLSTER & KNIFE SHEATH RIG. Wonderful beaded rig with 48″ long x 3″ wide belt constructed of two pieces of leather, sinew sewn with about 75% coverage blue, yellow & white beads with the yellow in a cross pattern around small silver conchos. There are six small conchos and six large conchos. The buckle is of thin silver with a hand tooled decoration that matches the conchos. Holster is for a 5-1/2″ Colt Single Action revolver also made of two pcs of leather sewn together with sinew and two narrow attached loops beaded with identical patterns on the face. Holster has an additional two bands of burgundy colored beads. Bottom of holster and bottom and rear edges of the skirt have buckskin fringe with red quill wrapping. Tip of holster has 5″ tassels with tin tin cones, red feathers and red quill wrapping. Knife sheath is made identically with identical beaded patterns & colors and fringe with two long tin cone tassels that contain red feathers. Beading is by lazy stitch on sinew.Rig does not appear to be 19th century and shows little or no use. Apparently the maker having used old & new leather for the construction, perhaps for Wild West Show use. CONDITION: Appears to be very fine showing little or no use and no losses. 4-38303 (3,500-4,500)

*SCARCE FURR 1/4 SCALE MODEL 1883 GATLING GUN ON CARRIAGE. SN 29. Cal. 22 Short. All brass construction with full shrouded, 12″ ten-bbl cluster equipped with Accles feed attachment and accompanied by one matching numbered drum. Gun has left & right sights with rear side crank and leveling sight glasses and a tiller. Mounted in a brass yoke with swivel and elevation and mounted on a 1/4-scale carriage with brass bound wooden wheels. Axle and trail are brass. Each side of gun has a covered brass rectangular box mounted on the axel that will hold two drums each. Top of the collar on the bbl shroud is engraved “MANUFD BY / Colts Pat Fa Mfg Co / HARTFORD CONN”. Rear of shroud behind the feed attachment is a small round plate engraved “GATLING GUN PATENTED”. At the rear end of the shroud “MODEL 1883 / NO. 29 / CAL 22”. Accompanied by a reprint of a 3-page instruction sheet. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains a slightly oxidized medium mustard patina on all the brass parts. Wheels are fine. Seems to function mechanically. 4-38416 JR374 (6,000-10,000)

*FURR 1/4 SCALE POLICE MODEL 1893 GATLING GUN. SN 20. Cal. 22 Short. All brass construction with shrouded 6″, six-bbl cluster. It has the appearance of the Naval model with, rear crank and right hand sight. It is set up for Accles feed and comes with two matching numbered all brass Accles style drums. Mounted on a full traverse & elevation adjustable cradle which is mounted on a tripod with pad feet. One foot is missing its screw but pad is present. Top rear of gun is marked in Olde English script “Gatling Gun Company” followed by “HARTFORD CONN / POLICE MODEL 1893 NO 20 CALIBER 2”. Serial number was observed in the Accles feed opening and on the drums. CONDITION: Very fine. All parts except the aforementioned foot pad screw seem to be present and functioning properly. A fine miniature functioning firearm. 4-38417 JR373 (6,000-10,000)

FINE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR SQUAD CANNON. Cal. About 1″. Beautiful little bronze cannon that is about 19-1/2″ overall and 2-1/4″ at muzzle x about 3-1/4″ at the base with a 1″ bore. It has 1″ trunnions and a 1-1/4″ cascable. Bbl is beautifully turned with several raised rings and dolphin-shaped handles on the top over the trunnions. Rear end of bbl is cast with a large royal crest and the date “ANNO 1743”. Surrounded by what appears to be a Latin inscription. There are two small proofs on each side adjacent to the crest. Accompanied by its orig iron bound wheeled carriage with about 12-1/2″ offset heavy spoked wheels with iron rims secured with rosehead nails. Carriage appears to be in old green paint with gold trim on wheels & hubs. Cross member bbl rest shows heavy wear. It is this cataloger’s understanding that in early English & European armies that these little cannons were frequently carried & used by individual squads of soldiers. Obviously they could also be used as a signal cannon. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains a dark smooth blackish even patina with crisp clear markings and a crisp clear coat of arms. Carriage is sound with a few scattered worm holes and retains most of its orig green paint with gold trim having turned dark. 4-38636 JR375 (8,000-12,000)

SCARCE BRONZE GALBRAITH & LYLE LINE THROWING GUN. SN 729B. Cal. About 2-1/2″ bore. Large heavy bronze line gun with 30″ tapered rnd bbl, 3-7/8″ at the muzzle with a 2-1/2″ bore, mounted in its orig brass carriage with small leather covered wooden wheels. Overall length is about 39″. Muzzle is marked “C.C. GALBRAITH & SON” in an arc around the top of the face of the muzzle and “MM1.7928B.GSM.” in an arc around bottom of muzzle. The top of the left trail is stamped with the same numbers. Both sides of the carriage have the maker’s name cast into the metal. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl is a blackish bronze patina with a couple of dings near muzzle. Carriage is fine with crisp clear markings. Wheels are solid with a spot or two of lost leather. 4-38176 JR377 (4,000-6,000)

EXTREMELY RARE PRESENTATION QUALITY CASED SAVAGE NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11992. Cal. 36. Beautiful high finish presentation Savage with 7-1/8″ oct bbl with usual unfluted 6-shot cylinder and 2-pc highly figured, presentation quality, walnut grips. Bbl & cyl are high gloss blue while frame, trigger guard & grip frame are silver-plated. Accompanied by an orig burl walnut veneered rnd corner casing, black velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a steel sgl cavity orig mold with sprue cutter, a rare combination screwdriver nipple wrench, a zinc pocket model flask with foliate decorations, a spare set of standard walnut grips, an orig packet of six Savage Revolving Firearms Co. Combustible Cartridges and several spare parts along with twelve spare nipples. Rear compartment contains an orig steel cleaning rod and right rear corner compartment contains a scarce lacquered tin of Goldmarks caps. Right front corner compartment contains lead balls. Inside lid of case is most unusual in that the lid fits flush to the bottom with no dust rail and the inside of the lid has mirror image recesses like the bottom but only about 1/2″ deep. Front of case also is a little unusual with a mortised lock in each end. Accompanied by a functioning key. Only about 20,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1861-mid 1860’s with 11,984 being purchased by the military leaving therefore only 8,016 civilian pieces, few of which were cased presentation sets such as this one. There can be no doubt that this is a presentation piece given its high lustre and plated finish. It may have been made from cleanup parts as the bbl SN is stamped over another number which appears to be “8877”. The SN on the side of backstrap, under the grip, has the first “1” in the SN stamped over a “2”. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including bbl & cyl. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with several flaked spots turned to dark patina. Frame retains virtually all of its fine orig silver plating with case wear on buttstrap. Trigger guard, ring lever & hammer retain strong orig case colors. Cyl retains 50-60% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to medium patina, appears unfired. Rammer handle retains most of its faded orig case colors with sleeve retaining 92-93% glossy orig blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of pitting. Case is fine with loose veneer on lid and some losses in left rear corner and overall retains most of its orig varnish, deeply alligatored on lid. Interior is moderately soiled. Mold, spare grips & cap tin are very fine. Flask retains traces of its orig black finish. Cartridge packet is open over two chambers however cartridges are still intact. Spare parts, nipples and combination tool are fine. 4-37547 JR286 (15,000-20,000)

FINE INSCRIBED CASED PAIR OF REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. SN 1) 961792 & 2) 105181. Cal. 44. Revolvers are identical with blue finish, 8″ oct bbls, pinched blade front sights, brass trigger guards and 2-pc walnut grips with legible “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) cartouches on left sides. Both are inscribed on backstraps, through the blue, in period script “Lt. Jackson V. Parker”. They are accompanied by their orig mahogany casing with a fine plate in the center engraved “JVP”. Case has a mortised brass lock in the front with functioning key. Interior is lined in burgundy velvet, French fitted in bottom for the two revolvers and, a sgl-sided Remington-style flask by American Cap & Flask with dog & birds. Also compartmented for a Colt 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” sprue cutter marked on right side “44H”, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a sealed tin of Eley’s caps. Covered compartment in right rear contains lead bullets & balls. Also accompanied by a packet of information regarding Lt. Parker. Jackson V. Parker of Brandon, Vermont at age 27 enlisted on Jan. 6, 1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B 7th Vermont Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in Dec. 1862 and to Captain in Oct. 1863 and mustered out with his regiment in March of 1866. Lt. Parker’s regiment saw action throughout the South, particularly at Vicksburg, Mississippi, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gonzalez Station, Spanish Fort, Mobile, Alabama and Whistler in April 1865. When the war was over the regiment was extended in service and stationed in Brownsville, Texas as part of Sheriden’s Army keeping watch on the French occupation forces in Mexico. They remained in Brownsville until they were mustered out in March 1866. In a dispatch report by the regimental commander, Col. W.C. Holbrook, Capt. Parker was cited for gallantry in action at Spanish Fort on March 29, 1865. Capt. Parker died on Sept. 4, 1871 in Vermont. Also accompanied by copies of Capt. Parker’s muster rolls. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine, all matching except cyl which is unnumbered. Overall retains 70-75% glossy orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cyl retains 15-20% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Grips are sound with crisp cartouche and retain about all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Very fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Grips, although not numbered, almost assuredly are orig to this revolver. Overall retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Cyl retains 70-70% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Hammer retains most of its faded orig case colors. Grips are sound with legible cartouche and retain most of their orig finish with some light hand staining. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a slightly loose bottom panel, otherwise is completely sound with light storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil. Flask is a medium mustard patina. Mold & nipple wrench are fine. Cap tin is very fine with light soil on label. 4-38186 JR245 (10,000-15,000)

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON-BEALS FIRST MODEL PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, FIFTH ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 458. Cal. 31. Very rare Remington revolver, one of fewer than 5000 made, in the period 1857-1858, being the last issue of the first model. It has 3″ oct bbl with dovetailed German silver cone front sight and v-notch groove in the rear of the top strap. Top strap is marked “MANUFACTURED BY / REMINGTONS / ILION N.Y.” It is mounted with 1-pc flared butt gutta percha grip and has the frame mounted rnd pawl like that of the later 2nd and 3rd models. Trigger guard is German silver. Cyl is unfluted with five chambers, no stop notches with the nipple recesses acting as a locking notch. The SN was observed on the bottom flat of the bbl, under the cyl pin and on bottom of grip. No additional disassembly was attempted to check for additional matching numbered parts. The cyl pin retaining screw is missing. Accompanied by its extremely rare 2-pc wood grain cardboard box with cardboard partitions in the bottom for the revolver, a very rare dbl-sided American eagle flask with ribbon at the bottom inscribed “REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.”, an orig brass 2-cavity bullet mold without sprue cutter and a very rare tiny lacquered cap tin with gray steel top. Few of these revolvers survive today, making them quite rare. However, their rarity pales in comparison to that of the orig box and accoutrements. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 70% original blue with the balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Frame retains blue in sheltered areas, having flaked to a medium patina. Grip is sound with one small scrape on the left side and retains about all of its original factory polish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Box shows worn edges with three open corners in the lid and a couple of punctures in the bottom with moderate to heavy soil on top and moderate soil in the bottom. Flask is very fine with the body retaining about all of its orig finish with some light corrosion on the spring and tip of the spout. Mold appears unused with some light soil and retains a medium mustard patina. Cap tin body retains most of its orig lacquer with bare metal lid. Altogether, a very rare set. 8-87609 JR306 (4,000-5,500)

SPECTACULAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERSUSSION REVOLVER. SN 93211. Cal. 44. 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 color 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. They are rarely found with much orig finish and almost never in unfired condition. 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. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig case colors. Grips are crisp and retain virtually all of their orig factory finish with crisp cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37615 JR207 (10,000-15,000)

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 90421. Cal. 44. 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, with matching penciled SN on the inside. Various parts have small inspector initials including the bbl, frame in two places, cylinder & trigger guard. Hammer is color 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. They are rarely found with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig factory blue with about all the losses from flaking on the bbl with only slight sharp edge wear elsewhere on entire revolver and some slight thinning and flaking on cylinder. Trigger guard is a lemon yellow patina and hammer retains about all of its orig case colors. Grips are crisp with a couple of minor chips and handling marks and retain most of their orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38631 JR206 (4,500-6,500)

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5518. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with rear sight in hammer nose. It has usual frame markings on each side and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has a crisp cartouche on each side. Various parts are stamped with a small “W” inspector initial. Only about 23,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the late 1850’s through the early 1860’s and most saw service throughout the Civil War and later in frontier Army units during the Indian Wars, therefore few are found today retaining much orig finish. By comparison, this revolver is extremely rare when one considers that the Colt 1860 Army revolver was produced in about the same period with over 200,000 made. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & top strap retain about 95% strong orig blue with flaking over top of bbl and some minor flaking at rear end of top strap. Frame retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some flaking on left side. Cyl retains about 95% thin orig blue. Trigger guard, front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grip has chipped front edges with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish and two crisp cartouches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-38632 (4,500-6,500)

EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION QUALITY CASED PAIR OF ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN 1) 4525 & 2) 4533. Cal. 455 or 476. Both revolvers are identical configuration with 6-3/8″ oct bbls, small dovetailed front sights with fixed rear sights on top straps. Revolvers are dbl action only with spurless hammers and no provision for a full cock notch. Top flats are both inlaid in flat gold”MANUFE DE C. DANDOY A LIEGE / PAR PRIVILEGE DE / MRS DEANE ADAMS & DEANE BRTES”. Rough translation is Manufactured by C. Dandoy of Liege under license from Messers Deane Adams & Deane, licensees. 1) SN 4525 is mounted with wonderful deep relief Gutta Perca 1-pc grip with foliate floral & shell patterns and fine checkering. Frame, trigger guard & buttcap are exquisitely engraved with a raised gold fox & hound in a field scene on left side of frame with raised gold leaves in three other locations on left side. Right side also has a raised gold fox & hound in a field scene, also with three raised gold leaf clusters. Matching numbered cyl is beautifully engraved with three raised gold horses & riders, one being a lady, two gold dogs all chasing a gold stag through a field scene with fences. Spare cyl with SN 4532 is equally beautifully engraved with a desert lion hunt scene consisting of a raised gold Arab-style horse & rider holding a spear chasing a raised gold lion toward a second raised gold mounted rider who is wearing a turban and holding a spear, all in a wonderfully detailed oasis-type scene. 2) SN 4533 is nearly identical with fantastic relief carved ivory 1-pc grip, carved in shell & foliate arabesque patterns. Both cyls are matching numbered. One cyl is engraved with two raised gold dogs chasing a raised gold boar through a field & forest scene while the other cyl has two raised gold hounds chasing a raised gold fox through a field & forest scene. Both sides of frame have raised gold leaf patterns with trigger bow engraved with a raised gold tiger head and the buttcap cap box lid has a raised gold lion’s head. Both revolvers have spring safeties on left sides of frames and are marked “ADAMS PATENT 1851” on left front sides of frames. Obviously there is a third revolver out there somewhere with SN 4532 and probably a fourth revolver consecutive numbered to 4525. Accompanied by their extraordinary orig exhibition case made of extremely highly figured Brazilian rosewood veneer with marquetry inlaid borders and a fantastic free-form ivory inlay in center of lid with a wonderful ivory lock escutcheon on the front. Case has German silver piano hinge with a triple lug studs. Interior is in two trays, each French fitted for revolvers, a spare cyl, orig Adams Patent brass 2-cavity bullet molds with blued steel sprue cutters that are marked on right side with the Adams cartouche, the number “54” and a crown with initials “CD”. Trays have identical Dixon-style bag flasks with rosewood bits boxes, pewter oil bottles and ebony handled nipple wrenches. Top tray is complete with a patch cutter and ebony & brass rammer/cleaning rod with concealed worm and the jag in a separate compartment. Bottom tray is missing the patch cutter, bullet starter tip of cleaning rod and the jag and is also missing a turnscrew. Both trays have large elliptical shaped empty compartments and both have covered compartments with turned bone pulls. Both trays are also fitted for the spare cyls. This is a most extraordinary exhibition quality set that very likely would have been displayed at a World Expo somewhere. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Overall retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina, mostly on the bbl. Side flats of bbl have two small spots of vice marks. Cyls are about identical, being a blue/gray patina with the gold inlays showing moderate wear. Trigger guard & buttcap are also dark patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 2) Very fine. Bbl & frame retain 80-85% glossy orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyls are about identical, retaining a blue/gray patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Trigger bow & buttcap retain a blue/brown patina. Grip is sound with a wonderful yellow ivory color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Molds & accessories are fine. Case has a small grain check in lid and a couple more and a repair in bottom with usual light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its fine orig piano-style varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate soil & wear. A truly extraordinary and interesting set. 4-38937 JR330 (12,500-17,500)

SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED TRANTER’S PATENT DA ARMY-SIZED REVOLVER. SN 15610T. Cal. 45. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ ovoid-shaped 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 color case hardened 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 “THOS.WILLIAMS.SOUTH.CASTLE.ST.LIVERPOOL”. 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 English-style mahogany casing with empty brass medallion centered in the lid. Interior is green felt lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a Dickson bag-shaped flask, its orig Tranter’s Patent marked brass 2-cavity bullet mold with blued steel sprue cutter marked “54”. Also accompanied by an ebony-handled turn screw and ebony-handled nipple wrench. Left front corner compartment contains a lacquered tin of Tranter’s Patent Lubricating bullets with green and black label. The adjoining compartment contains a lacquered tin of Tranter’s Patent lubricating composition and the right rear corner contains an early lacquered tin of Eley Bros caps. Front compartment contains a brass & ebony cleaning rod/bullet starter with concealed worm. Center covered compartment, with bone pull, is empty and left rear compartment contains a modern pewter oil bottle. A fine, complete set. CONDITION: Revolver appears to be new and unfired retaining virtually all of its orig glossy factory blue with bright, orig metal finish on the rammer and rammer handle, hammer and trigger. Cyl and buttcap retain strong case colors. Grip is crisp showing very little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack across the lid with another in the bottom along with a cpl of grain checks, otherwise is solid and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with very light soil. Implements and accessories are all crisp and new. 4-38619 JR298 (7,000-10,000)

RARE ADAMS & TRANTER PATENT DELUXE CASED ENGRAVED PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1170. Cal. 45. Beautiful revolver with 6″ octagonal ovoid shaped bbl with tiny dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight at rear end of top strap. It has the rammer mounted to left side of bbl lug and is mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip. Right side of frame has a sliding safety. Top strap is engraved “R.S. GARDEN. 29. PICADILLY. LONDON.”. Right side of frame is engraved “ADAMS’S. &. TRANTERS PATENT. NO 17332T”. Serial number is engraved on bottom flat of bbl. Revolver is engraved in extraordinary foliate arabesque scrolls with full coverage on sides of frame, with matching patterns on side flats of bbl and top side flats at cyl end with matching patterns completely around muzzle. Trigger guard & buttcap are engraved to match. Cyl has matching engraving over each chamber of the unfluted cylinder with a fine border around front edge and a fine rope border around very front edge. Accompanied by an exceptional walnut casing with brass medallion centered in the lid and swinging latches on front and a mortised brass lock with brass escutcheon. Case is lined in blue felt with a Robert S. Garden paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a fine Hawksley bag-shaped flask, its orig Tranter’s Patent brass 2-cavity mold with blued steel sprue cutter stamped with number “54”. Left front compartment contains a lacquered tin of W. Tranter’s lubricating bullets with green & black label; a matching lacquered tin of Tranter’s lubricating composition and the right rear corner contains a spectacular lacquered tin for Eley’s caps with brown label marked “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR ADAMS REVOLVERS”. Left rear corner compartment contains a Hawksley pewter oiler. Another compartment contains an ebony handled turnscrew with chipped blade along with a matching ebony handled nipple wrench. Front compartment contains a brass & wood cleaning jag/ramrod with a concealed worm. Center covered compartment contains an orig Eley’s combustible cartridge with cloth pull. Altogether a beautiful & extraordinary complete set. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine. Overall retains about 30% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Cyl is mottled faded case colors(?). Grip is sound showing very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is exceptionally fine with light handling & storage scratches in lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is crisp & bright with very light soil. Implements & accessories are all crisp and as new except for screwdriver blade as noted. 4-38201 JR285 (7,000-10,000)

FINE CASED TRANTER’S PATENT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17625T. Cal. 38. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ ovoid shaped oct bbl with tiny dovetailed front sight, flat top strap with fixed rear sight. Rammer is attached to left side of frame and it has 5-shot unfluted cyl. Hammer is spurless with a spring safety on the left side. It has the unusual Tranter’s Patent extended trigger through a slot in the trigger guard, which when pulled, brings the revolver to full cock and the hammer is then released by the front trigger. It is mounted with checkered 1-piece walnut grip. Revolver is lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with the mark “TRANTER’S PATENT” on the left front side of the frame, left side of trigger and left side of rammer handle. It has the distributor’s name “H. BECKWITH.SKINNER.ST.LONDON.” engraved on the top strap. Cyl and buttcap are color case hardened with British proofs on the cyl and bbl. Accompanied by its orig English-style mahogany casing with an empty brass medallion centered on the lid. Case is green felt lined with Beckwith distributor’s label inside the lid. It is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a Dickson bag flask, an ebony-handled nipple wrench, its orig brass 2-cavity bullet mold with blued steel sprue cutter stamped “80” on the top. Left front corner contains a lacquered tin without label containing lead bullets. Right rear corner contains a lacquered tin of Tranter’s Lubricating Composition, with green and black label. Front left compartment contains a small tin of caps with faded label. The other front compartment contains a brass and ebony cleaning rod and a Dickson pewter oil bottle. Right end covered compartment with bone pull is empty. These revolvers were very popular with the Confederacy during the Civil War and are occasionally found with New Orleans distributor’s marks. The case accompanying this revolver is for a longer barreled revolver, however, it is readily apparent that this revolver has been in this case for most, if not all, of its life. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light edge wear and a cpl of thin spots on the bbl, mostly from case wear. Cyl and buttcap retain about all of their orig faded case colors, stronger on the buttcap. Grip shows very light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a grain crack in the bottom with some slight shrinkage in the lid, otherwise is completely sound with usual handling and storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with some foxing. Label is yellowed but completely intact and legible. Bottom is lightly to moderately soiled with damage from the front sight. Accessories are all very fine plus with the mold and flask having a nearly black patina. 4-37635 JR297 (3,000-5,000)

MORILL, MOSSMAN & BLAIR CUTLASS PISTOL. SN 96. Cal. 32. 4″ long bbl marked on top “CAST STEEL” is rifled with 8 grooves. Blade is 8-3/4″ long with remnants of etched panels on each blade. Percussion mechanism in good working order, orig nipple and is numbered “96” in front of trigger. 3″ walnut buttstock retains traces of orig finish, fits well to frame. PROVENANCE: This pistol was once owned by Harry C. Knode of Dallas, TX., one of the prominent arms collectors during the 1950’s and founding president of The American Society of Arms Collectors. It is featured in an article written by Mr. Knode appearing in the January 1958 “American Arms Collector” magazine. Here is an opportunity to own one of the outstanding United States’ martial arms oddities. Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: All metal retains a nice even patina consistent with age. Light pitting evident around nipple area, which is to be expected, 2 small 3/16″ chips missing near tip. Wood is in very good condition showing just a few handling nicks. 4-38178 PAS25 (5,000-8,000)

EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF DERINGER STYLE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS. Cal. 44. Probably by Wurfflein, these beautiful little pistols have 2-3/8″ ovoid-shaped bbls with dovetailed German silver front sights and tang-mounted rear fixed sights. Top flat of the bbls are stamped “J.P. LOWER”. Breechblocks have silver bands at the front and rear edges. They are mounted in 1-pc walnut stocks with semi-schnable tips and sharp birdhead butts with coarse checkering. They have a sgl wedge through the forestocks with engraved German silver escutcheons. Tops of the wrists are mounted with shield-shaped thumbplates with a ball on the bottoms. Sideplates are Wurfflein-style, serpentine shaped, with the lock screw through the large end and a small screw securing the aft end through a small escutcheon. Trigger guards are nicely engraved with pineapple finials on the trigger plates. Tips of the forestocks have German silver triangles. Lockplates, hammers, top tangs, trigger guards and wedge escutcheons are all nicely engraved. Pictures of several similar pistols are found on Pages 90-93 under the titles Andrew Wurfflein and John Wurfflein in the book The Deringer in America, Vol. 1, Wilson & Eberhart. Accompanied by their orig English-style mahogany casing with brass reinforced corners and an empty, scalloped corner, brass plate in the center of the lid. Interior is purple velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for the pistols, a fine copper & brass foliate repoussed flask, a nickeled nutcracker bullet mold stamped “95”, an orig Colt Root style wood handled turn screw with brass ferrule, an ebony handled nipple wrench, a small covered wood bits box and its orig functioning key. A long narrow uncovered compartment on the right end probably contained a cleaning rod which is now missing. J.P. Lower was the largest outfitter on the American frontier operating out of Denver in concert with Carlos Gove, who had been well established in Denver since 1865. Mr. Lower had been a traveling gun salesman for the G.C. Grubb Co. throughout the entire eastern U.S. during the Civil War and even into South America. By 1858, Mr. Grubb expanded his business and sent Mr. Lower west, becoming the first salesman to cross the Mississippi. With his contacts from his salesman days, he developed close personal friendships in most of the U.S. firearms manufacturing companies which served him extremely well after he opened his own business in Denver. By 1868 the railroad had reached Laramie City, WY and Mr. Lower, along with numerous other “drummers” would travel however they could to the “end of track” and set up merchandise tents and temporary buildings to service the railroaders and characters who accompanied the railroad. It was on one of these moves that he met Carlos Gove and struck up a fast friendship with him. By 1872, Mr. Lower had left the Grubb employment and opened his own shop with Mr. Gove in Denver. Business was brisk and growing and apparently wanting to expand, which did not meet with Mr. Gove’s vision, Mr. Lower in 1876 went out on his own and opened his first shop on Larimer Street in Denver. It was at this time that his previously established relationships with the firearms manufacturing companies paid dividends. He continued expanding and by 1885 was estimated to be worth over $100,000. After numerous trials and tribulations and personal family misfortunes, in 1895 Mr. Lower had traveled east to care for his ailing wife where she died 18 months later. Upon his return to Denver, he learned that his partner had bankrupted the business and absconded with all the money. By the time he was tracked down in Chicago, all the money was gone. By 1910, deeply in debt, Mr. Lower was selling off many of his artifacts collected during the heyday of his gun shop trade to try to keep his business afloat. He died in 1917, destitute with no viable heir to carry on the business. Undoubtedly, the great westward expansion is deeply indebted to men such as J.P. Lower for the success of the American manifest destiny. CONDITION: Pistols are fine to very fine with one retaining about 60% orig brown pattern on the bbl and the other traces of orig pattern. Hammers, lockplates and top tangs retain a blue-gray patina. Stocks are sound with handling and use nicks and scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong clean bores with scattered light pitting. Case is sound with lid slightly shrunken and usual handling and storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Lid lining is bright and strong with minimal fading. Bottom is moderately faded with one loose partition, otherwise is intact with moderate soil. Flask is crisp with slight stain on the collar and retains about all of its orig finish on the body. Other implements and accessories are fine. Altogether, a rare set that undoubtedly belonged to a gentleman or a “dandy” in the Denver area. 4-38460 JR308 (8,000-12,000)

RARE MATCHED PAIR OF R.P. BRUFF PEANUT SIZED DERRINGER PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Cal. 45. Exceptional unmarked Deringer-style pistols with 1-3/4″ ovoid shaped bbls, tiny German silver front sights and tang mounted fixed rear sights. They have engraved back action locks with engraved hammers, breechblocks, top tangs and trigger guards. They are mounted in 1-pc walnut stocks with German silver furniture and a single key through ball-end escutcheons. Trigger guard and trigger plate are also German silver with a long decorated pointed finial. Butts are sharp birdhead-style with coarse checkering.This is most certainly the work of R.P. Bruff of New York City. Attributes nearly identical to Bruff pistols pictured on pp 99 & 100 of The Deringer in America, Wilson & Eberhart. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 50% orig Damascus pattern being mostly a gray-brown patina. Lockplates, triggers and hammers are a smooth even brown patina. One stock has a crack on the left side of the tip and the other has a repaired crack in the bottom of the forestock, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling and use marks and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bores with scattered pitting. 8-87610 (5,500-6,500)

FINE PAIR OF JOSH CHILD CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 50. Fine pr of screw-bbl muff pistols with 2-1/2″ oct Damascus bbls mounted in rounded nickeled brass frames with center mounted hammers, sliding thumb safetys and folding triggers. They are mounted with very fine checkered 1-piece walnut stocks with silver oval thumbplate and German silver cap boxes in the butts. Left side of frames are engraved “Josh Child”, which are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns on each side, around the trigger slot and cap box covers. Bottom of bbls and bottom of frames have British proofs. These little pistols, with their large smooth bores, were inherently inaccurate but were not designed for target work but were greatly favored as belly guns by both ladies and gentlemen and especially gamblers. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retain most of their orig finish with strong Damascus pattern on the bbls and bright nickel on the frames. Bottom tang on one pistol has a crack on one side of a screw hole and has a small chip by the top tang, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, lightly pitted bores. 4-38843 JR304 (1,750-2,250)

EXTRAORDINARY CASED PAIR OF UNIQUE FRANZ ULRICH PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. About 46. Fabulous pair of pistols with a set of 8-3/8″ smoothbore Damascus bbls and a matching set of 8-3/8″ Damascus micro-rifled bbls. All bbls are slightly swamped with small German silver dovetailed front sights and elevation adjustable rear sights mounted on top tangs. Smoothbore bbls are hand engraved in period script on top flats “F. Ulrich in Stuttgart”. Rifled bbls are inlaid in silver identically in block letters. Breech plugs are color case hardened with integral nipple bases and two gold cartouches, one of which is a face in a diamond shape and the other is the dated “1840” in an oval. Locks & hammers are equally unique, mounted on right sides with half concealed hammers. Lockplates have Mr. Ulrich’s patented hammer safeties. Top tangs are numbered “1” and “2” with the bbls marked on bottoms with one and two dots respectively. The smoothbore bbls are engraved with a script “D” on bottom of breech plugs and adjacent bottom flats of bbls. One of rifled bbls has Belgian “ELG” proof in an oval. The other three bbls are not so marked. They are mounted with nicely figured European walnut half stocks with horn forestock tips and flared oval butts with stamped steel, flower blossom buttcaps. Stocks have raised teardrop side panels and nicely checkered wrist panels. Lockplates are secured with a sgl screw through a round escutcheon and the left raised panels are inlaid with an empty silver shield. Trigger guards have long smooth tangs with a unique folding finger rest in the bows and have decorated urn-shaped finials on the trigger plates. Lockplates are marked “ULRICH” in front center and are engraved in beautiful flowing foliate patterns with scalloped borders. Sides of hammers, trigger bows and breech plugs are engraved to match. Hammer noses are shaped & engraved in dolphin patterns. Stocks are secured with a sgl key through rectangular horn escutcheons. Pistols are fitted with sgl set triggers. Accompanied by their orig walnut casing lined in dark green velvet and French fitted in bottom for the two pistols; a yellowish opaque cow’s horn powder horn with German silver mounts and a threaded spout cover that when removed exposes a wood-handled nipple pick; a unique color case hardened nutcracker-style sgl cavity ball mold with integral sprue cutter; a unique fire-blued combination tool screwdriver/nipple wrench; a tiny gutta percha funnel and a unique horn & ivory spout for the powder horn. Right rear compartment is for two spare bbls and has a removable divider to prevent them touching each other. Left center rear compartment contains a lacquer & gold decorated hinged lid tin box with a square metal oiler and an empty compartment. Lid is embossed in gold “Ohl & Pflaster.” (Oil & Patches). Front center compartment contains an ebony & brass cleaning jag and an ebony & horn ramrod/mallet. It has three covered compartments with horn pulls, all are empty. Inside lid is an orig Ulrich trade card, in French, which advertises his wares. This unique pair of pistols were the subject of an article that appeared in The Gun Report by William O. Achtermeier. The article speaks briefly about the pair of pistols, being mostly about Franz Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich was born in Switzerland Feb. 1771 and learned his trade from his gunmaker father. In 1812 he was appointed as the inspector at the Royal Arsenal of Wurttemberg in Obendorf, a lifetime appointment. In about 1820 due to irregularities at the arsenal Mr. Ulrich was placed on paid leave for about two years until the Spring of 1822 when he was assigned as the supervisor of repair work at Ludwigsburg Arsenal. On Sept. 23, 1823 Mr. Ulrich was placed on pension and retired from royal service. The above mentioned trade card has the statement “Recently retired Firearms Inspector from Bern” would indicate that the card was printed sometime after that date. The address on the card is Eberhardt Street No. 57 in Stuttgart. He apparently was still using the same card in 1840 when these two pistols were made. Mr. Ulrich died in Stuttgart in May 1845. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, pistols appear to be new & unfired. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bores. Overall they, and the extra set of bbls, retain virtually all of their orig finish with bright brown Damascus pattern on bbls and strong orig case colors on lockplates and hammers, slightly faded on trigger bows. Breechblocks & top tangs also retain about all of their orig case colors. Stocks are fine with minor handling & use surface mars and a chip in one buttcap. Implements, tools & accessories are all equally new. Case has a crack in lid and a couple of grain checks in bottom with a slightly warped lid and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded and soiled but basically completely intact. A truly wonderful & unique set suitable for any advanced collection or museum. 4-38836 JR328 (7,500-12,500)

WONDERFUL CASED PAIR OF REPASSIN A. BERGERAC PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. About 52. Beautiful cased pair of French target pistols with 9-1/2″ oct Damascus bbls that have tiny dovetailed front sights and fixed rear sights. They have front action locks with stepped tails. They are mounted in 1-pc French walnut half stocks with leaf & vine relief carved forestocks and fluted grips with matching fluted buttcaps with raised diamond centers and turned, pointed finials. Trigger guards have finger rests with decorative finials on trigger plates. Stocks are secured with a sgl wedge through oval German silver escutcheons. Left side flats of bbls are stamped with Belgian “ELG” proof. Pistols are engraved with maker’s name on each lockplate and are engraved identically with shell & foliate arabesque patterns with a dbl chip border. Hammers, trigger guards & buttcaps are engraved to match. Accompanied by their orig mahogany casing with brass corners and a cloud shaped plate in center of lid engraved in period script “Gral Minot”. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet, compartment in bottom for pistols, a sgl cavity nutcracker ball mold, a foliate repoussed dbl sided flask, a rosewood handled turnscrew/nipple wrench, a rosewood mallet, a rosewood & brass ramrod and another rosewood & brass ramrod/cleaning rod with concealed worm. Covered front compartment contains two empty tins for Goldmarks caps. Also accompanied by a framed letter, in French, from Lt. Col. Paul Malmassari of the French Army regarding the military service of Gen. Emmanuel Adolphe Minot who served in the southwest of France 1877-1883. Col. Malmassari speculates that it was likely during this time that Gen. Minot purchased these pistols. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Pistols appear to be new & unfired retaining about all of their orig bright metal finish. One stock has a chip by bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retain about all of their orig factory finish. Case has a couple of grain checks in lid, otherwise is sound and retains most of its orig finish with light handling & storage marks. Interior is lightly faded in bottom with very light soil. Accessories are very fine. 4-38219 JR332 (16,000-20,000)

OUTSTANDING CASED PAIR OF DEVISME PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. 50. Fantastic pair of target pistols with 9-1/2″ oct bbls, tiny dovetailed front sights with beads and a fixed rear sight mounted to tangs. They have front action locks and are mounted in 1-pc walnut half stocks with iron furniture secured with a sgl wedge through oval German silver escutcheons. Trigger guard has a finger rest with long bottom tang and decorative finial on trigger plate. It has an oval buttcap with raised diamond-shaped center and turned finial. Stocks are deep relief carved in leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background and have raised side panels with fleur-de-lis drops. Lockplates, hammers, breech plugs, top tangs, trigger guards & buttcaps are beautifully engraved with leaf & vine patterns and a fine stippled, dark colored background. Pistols are numbered “1” and “2” respectively on breech plugs and top tangs. Accompanied by their orig green velvet lined rosewood casing with an empty brass shield centered in the lid and a mortised dbl lug lock in front with small round escutcheon. Inside lid is embossed in gold with maker’s name & Paris address. Bottom is French fitted for pistols, a fine steel nutcracker style mold with pincher sprue cutter, a rosewood handled turnscrew and a nipple wrench, a lignum vitae mallet, a color case hardened powder measure, two lignum vitae bits boxes, a lignum vitae & brass ramrod along with an ebony handled cleaning rod with jag. Right front covered compartment is empty. This is a truly magnificent set worthy of any collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Pistols retain virtually all of their orig maker’s finish with only a few light mars in left sides of forestocks. Bbls retain glossy bright blue with all other metal French gray finished. Implements & accessories are all equally new with a few minor hammer marks on mallet. Case has a repaired crack in lid along with a few minor grain checks and retains virtually all of an outstanding professionally restored finish. 4-37475 JR327 (12,500-17,500)

CASED PAIR OF ROBINEAU PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. About 46. Pistols are identical with 10″ round bbls that have integral flat top ribs. They have small dovetailed front sights with fixed rear sights on top tangs. They are mounted in 1-pc French walnut half stocks with leaf & vine relief carved tips that have fine stippled background. Butts are fluted with commensurately fluted diamond shaped buttcaps with turned finials. Lockplates are front action with a stepped tails and inlaid in flat gold in an arc around hammers “ROBINEAU ARQ A AGEN”. Lockplates, hammers, trigger guards, buttplates, breech plugs and top tangs are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns and have French gray finish. Trigger guards have a flared bow with finger rests and elaborate trigger plate finials. Trigger bows are inlaid in flat gold with a crown. Accompanied by their orig rosewood casing with brass wire inlay edges and engraved brass corners with two lighter colored wood borders. Center of lid has a cloud shaped plate engraved in period scrip “LC”. Front of case has a mortised brass lock with two locking studs. Interior is green felt lined and French fitted in bottom for pistols, a sgl cavity nutcracker ball mold with sprue cutter, a smooth bag-shaped flask which is probably a replacement, a rosewood handled turnscrew/nipple wrench, missing its screw-on cap, an ebony mallet, an ebony handle with turned decorations for the decorative steel lead ladle, a brass & rosewood cleaning rod, a worm & a brush with a rosewood bits box and a rosewood covered pewter oil bottle. Cover for right front compartment is missing. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain glossy orig blue with some minor flaking on one bbl and the other moderately flaked. Stocks are sound with minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with minor pitting. Case has a repaired crack in the lid and retains most of a professionally restored finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil. Implements are fine. 4-37633 JR333 (3,000-5,000)

FINE CASED PAIR OF LE PAGE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. About 52. Made identically and numbered “1” and “2” on top tangs with 8-7/8″ slightly swamped oct bbls with small German silver dovetailed front sights and elevation adjustable rear sights in top tangs. Top flats of bbls are inlaid in flat gold “DAMAS D’ACIER SUPERFIN” in an elliptical panel with silver wire border. Top tangs are inlaid in flat gold “1” and “2” respectively. Left sides of bbls are stamped with the Belgian “ELG” proof. Pistols have island mounted back action locks inlaid in flat gold in a slight arc with silver wire border “LE PAGE A PARIS”. They are mounted in French walnut half stocks with spectacular carved lion’s heads nosecaps. Fishscale checkered grips with climbing foliate patterns up the backstrap and flared oval butts with identical foliate patterns around perimeter with engraved oval domed steel buttcaps. They have sgl set trigger with finger rest trigger guards that have elaborate finials on trigger plates. Breech plugs have well-shielded nipple recesses. Lockplates, hammers, breech plugs, top tangs, trigger guards and buttcaps are all beautifully engraved with intertwined foliate patterns that have fine stippled background. Stocks are secured with a sgl key through oval escutcheons. Accompanied by their orig brass bound rosewood casing with concealed handle in the lid. Interior is burgundy velvet lined, recessed in bottom for pistols, a nutcracker-style sgl cavity ball mold, a lignum vitae & brass cleaning rod with jag, a lignum vitae mallet and turnscrew with a rosewood screw top cap box, a separate worm & brush with a silver-plated brass oil bottle. Front center compartment contains a replacement all metal ramrod. Flask is missing. Covered compartment with decorative brass pull is empty. CONDITION: Pistols are very good to fine. Bbls retain most of their orig fine Damascus pattern with a silver/brown patina. Lockplates, hammers & appended metal retain traces of French gray finish. One stock has a crack by top tang, otherwise stocks are sound showing moderate to heavy use & handling with moderate soil in need of a good cleaning. Set triggers are difficult to operate, possibly just needing cleaning or adjustment as they seem to function, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bores with light to moderate pitting in the grooves. Mold is a brown patina with clean cavity. Other accessories are fine. Case has a repaired grain crack in lid with a couple of lines of wear at each end and retains most of an old refinish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil and light wear. 4-37634 JR331 (3,000-5,000)

RARE & EXTRAORDINARY CASED PAIR OF ROYALTY QUALITY MANCEAUX PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Fantastic pair of pistols mounted & engraved identically with 10″ oct bbls, extraordinarily narrow dovetailed front sights with fixed rear sights on the breech plug tang. Bbls, lockplates, hammers and all fittings are heavily encrusted with gold in foliate arabesque patterns and marked on top flats in French “Donne’ par le ROI des Francais a Mr le Capitaine COCHRAN. 1843.” (Translation: Given by the King of France to Monsieur Captain Cochran 1843.) Left top flat of bbls have a platinum ribbon inlay “MANCEAUX” and the top right flat “A PARIS”. Lockplates are inlaid with two dragons along with foliate arabesque patterns and the left & right flats of the bbl at the breech plug have stylized bird heads. Hammers are very elaborate with fine curls back of the spurs and a decorative 6-petal flower around the hammer screws. Trigger guards are equally elaborate with decorative file work and heavy gold inlay of a demon face. The metal forend tips are equally elaborately inlaid with gold and have crowned lion heads. Buttcaps match the other metal work in quality and gold inlay. Pistols are mounted in 1-pc French walnut half stocks with raised side panels and very deep carved fluted butts with foliate arabesque panels on each side & backstrap in which birds’ heads are incorporated. Accompanied by its original, extraordinary ebony casing with silver & gilded brass inlays in foliate arabesque and Moorish patterns with silver & gilded brass wire borders. It has an elaborate rectangular silver plate centered in the lid that is engraved in French “DONNE’ PAR LE ROI DES FRANCAIS / A MR. LE CAPITAINE COCHRAN 1843”, translation as above. Front of case lid has a silver shield with fingernail notch in the front with brass lining on the front edge with four locking studs for the mortised lock, with functioning key. The case is lined in burgundy velvet with pressed designs around the border inside the lid and in the center with gold embellishments. The very center is gold embossed “MANCEAUX. / A PARIS.”. Bottom is French fitted for the pistols, an extraordinary matching engraved & inlaid single cavity ball bullet mold with a unique articulated automatic sprue cutter; a fantastic bag-shaped, plunger-style horn powder flask with gold inlaid metal fittings and gold wire inlay around the body; a rosewood handled nipple wrench with silver & gold inlaid ferrule; a wood & German silver ramrod; a wood & German silver cleaning rod with jag; a wooden mallet; a steel & German silver worm and a wooden bits box with interrupted threads containing two spare nipples. Covered compartment in the left rear corner is empty and the one in front right corner contains lead balls and the key. this is one of the more extraordinary sets of percussion target pistols to come to market in recent years. John Webster Cochran was born in Enfield, New Hamshire on May 16, 1814. In 1833 he patented a steam heating apparatus and in 1834 invented a revolving, breech-loading rifled cannon which ultimately led to his invention of the Cochran turret pistol & rifle. In 1834 he visited France and after showing his model to the Turkish ambassador, on the invitation of Sultan Mahmoud, traveled to Constantinople for a demonstration for which he was liberally rewarded. He lived in France from 1839-1847 working with the French on timed fuses for projectiles which apparently resulted in this presentation from King Louis Philippe. The consignor is a direct descendant of Cochran. This pair of pistols have remained in the Family’s possession since their make. Francois Jules Manceaux was an English Patent for “improvements and cartridges for breech-loading small arms” on July 11, 1871. Mr. Manceaux was also involved in developments of firearms rifling as regards gain twist, depth and different rates of twist. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Both pistols appear to remain new & unfired with all of their wonderful orig finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. Case has a crack in lid with some minor losses of the brass wire inlay around edges. Interior is extremely fine with slightly faded bottom with light soil and wear. Accessories are new & unused with nipple wrench having a cracked handle & mallet may have been used to crack walnuts at some time. 4-37487 JR161 (25,000-50,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information:

1. Please note, in our description we state that “Nannie” was the wife of Frank James. That’s not correct, she was Babe Hudspeth’s wife. She was Nannie Ragland Hudspeth and thus it makes perfect sense that her name would appear on the top of the belt keeper since Babe owned this rig for approximately 30 years.

2. It was noted in our description that Babe Hudspeth was born on May 15th, that is incorrect; he was born on January 15th.

3. It is noted in the catalog description that the consignor (Mr. James Elsea) was a direct descendant of Jesse James. This is not correct. He was a direct descendent of Babe Hudspeth, who originally owned the gun rig and family lineage to Hudspeth is clearly documented in the provenance.

4. Some documentation provided to us states Jesse was a cousin of the Hudspeth’s. We have been told by one source there is no family link. Thus at this time, we only guarantee that the consignor is a descendant of Babe Hudspeth, who received the gun rig from Jesse’s wife.

EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, BELT & HOLSTER RIG THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS BANK & TRAIN ROBBER JESSE JAMES. SN 13725. Cal. 44. Revolver is a standard early Colt Model 1860 Army (produced in 1861) with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and the heel of the backstrap milled for the stock attachment. Extended stock screws were replaced during period of use. It has a brass trigger guard and steel backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. Trigger guard has scratched initials “G” in front of trigger bow, “M” inside trigger bow and “F” behind trigger bow. Buttstrap is inscribed the same way. The belt is about 39″ long x 1-5/8″ from of a sgl layer of leather that is very highly tooled in 19th century designs. It has a very distinctive silver tip with a lightly engraved edge with a dbl hook on the opposite end which corresponds to a bar in the buckle. The hook end of the belt has a 3/4″ wide silver band to which the hooks are attached through the belt with both hooks being very old repairs. Back side of this silver band is hand-scratched “–SSE –AMES” showing heavy wear and damage from the repairs having obliterated the missing letters. The belt buckle, as previously mentioned, is very distinctive, 3″ long x 2-3/4″ high with engraved edges and a fine border pattern around the opening. The buckle material is a thin silver sheet, slightly curved, over an iron frame with two prongs used to engage the corresponding holes in the belt. The belt keeper is of the same weight silver material 1-13/16″ long x 11/16″ at the widest point and 3/4″ wide over the back. It has engraved edges on the face with scalloped file work. The rear of the belt keeper is hand-scratched, signature-style “Jess- W James”. Some of the letters are very faint and all shows moderate to heavy wear. Front of the keeper is hand-scratched “NANNIE”. The “N”s in “NANNIE” are all backwards. It is known that a paramour of William Quantill was named “Nannie” and that she was not adverse to also consorting with the troops. Another “Nannie” became Frank James’ wife in later years. Holster is early dbl loop-style and fits this revolver very well. It is made of one piece of belting weight leather about 11″ long from top fold of skirt to tip of holster with a 9-1/4″ skirt that has a pointed end and has two narrow loops. The rear edge and toe of the holster are sewn. Over the many years the James Julia Auction Company has been selling firearms we have been offered firearms and accessories that were alleged or partially documented to numerous famous, near famous and some not so famous personalities from history. It is extremely rare when an item is offered with as nearly rock solid provenance as is this lot. This revolver, belt & holster rig has remained with the descendants of the Jesse James family since he was assassinated in 1882. Jesse Woodson James was born Sept. 5, 1847 in Clay County, Missouri. He had an older brother, Frank and a sister. His father, a minister, left soon after Jesse was born to go to California to “minister” to the 49er miners. He died in California when Jesse was three. His mother, Zerelda, remarried to Ruben Samuel with whom she had four more children. At the outbreak of the Civil War the James/Samuel family sided with the Confederacy with Frank soon joining on the Confederate side. Frank became ill early on and returned to Missouri where, after he recovered, he joined a small guerrilla band operating in their neighborhood. Sometime in about 1863/64 the Union Army sent a force to try to capture Frank’s group and came to the Samuel farm searching for them. They briefly hanged Mr. Samuel and allegedly whipped Jesse, to no avail. Frank escaped and in 1864 he and 16 year old Jesse joined the notorious Confederate raider and guerrilla fighter Bloody Bill Anderson. Apparently they didn’t stay with Anderson very long before joining the more notorious William Quantrill. The James Boys, along with three of their cousins, Robert Hudspeth, Rufus Hudspeth & William Napoleon “Babe” Hudspeth all rode with Quantrill until at least January 1865. It is unclear when the James Boys returned home but it is known that at that date January 1865 that the three Hudspeth boys left Quantrill and returned to Missouri. Another cousin, Lamartine Hudspeth maintained a farm in the area of the James/Samuel place and was later to play a role in supplying them with horses and sanctuary. Frank & Jesse James and Babe & Rufus Hudspeth were with Bloody Bill Anderson at the battle & massacre at Centralia, Missouri on Sept. 27, 1864. That morning Anderson led about 80 guerrillas, some dressed in stolen Union Army uniforms, into Centralia to cut off the North Missouri Railroad. The guerrillas looted the town, blocked the rail line, stopped an approaching train and overran it. There were about 125 passengers on board which were separated into civilian and soldier groups. The soldiers were stripped of their uniforms and when Anderson called for an officer, Sgt. Thomas Goodman bravely stepped forward, expecting to be shot. Instead, Anderson’s men ignored Goodman and shot the others, then mutilated and scalped the bodies. The guerrillas then set fire to the train and sent it down the tracks after which they torched the depot and rode out of town. About 3 p.m. that same afternoon, 155 men of the newly formed 39th Missouri Infantry Regiment (mounted), rode into Centralia in pursuit. This force soon encountered the guerrillas and decided to dismount and fight on foot. The Federal recruits with single-shot muzzle loaders were no match for the guerrillas with their revolvers. Of the 155 Union soldiers in this regiment, 123 were killed that afternoon. According to well-known history, in addition to carbines & shotguns, the guerrillas usually had at least two revolvers and some with as many as four or five on or about their persons most of the time and would have been able to present a formidable wall of lead. When the Confederacy surrendered Jesse was still riding as a guerrilla under the command of Archie Clement, one of Quantill’s lieutenants, while Frank had ridden to Kentucky with Quantrill. Clement’s group was apparently trying to decide their next course of action when they encountered a Union patrol and Jesse was severely wounded with two bullets in the chest. Jesse was returned to his uncle’s boarding house where he was attended by his cousin, Zerelda Mimms, who was named after Jesse’s mother. Jesse & Zerelda were later to marry. Jesse recovered from his wounds and, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Jesse & Frank and the Younger Boys with various other occasional members formed a gang and robbed trains & banks over the next sixteen or so years. After the fiasco at Northfield, Minnesota where the gang was badly shot up with three being killed and the others wounded, only Frank & Jesse escaped the law and the gang was never the same afterward, with the new members they recruited. During the course of the criminal career of Frank & Jesse and various members of their gang, they would frequently stop by various family members’ homes for food, rest or horses. Family history relates that Lamartine Hudspeth, cousin to Jesse & Frank, who owned a farm in the area, always kept fresh horses in the stable should they be needed. Frequently he would come out in the morning to feed the animals and find the fresh horses gone and hard ridden, tired horses in their places. Other members of the James/Hudspeth/Samuel extended family were also frequently called on for food, shelter or horses for members of the gang. As in all things there is an end and so it is with Jesse & Frank James. Jesse was assassinated by Bob Ford on April 3, 1882 in his own home which leads us to the family history, most of it well-documented, regarding the Colt Model 1860 revolver, belt & holster rig being sold here. When Jesse was killed his wife Zerelda notified his cousins Rufus, Babe & Lamartine Hudspeth who were living near Lake City, Missouri, of Jesse’s death and asked them to come assist with the funeral. They immediately drove to St. Joseph, Missouri to help Zerelda and were called on to identify the body. After the funeral Zerelda told the Hudspeth Boys that “Jesse’s trunk was hid in the attic and that Jesse would want them to have it”, that there were some of Jesse’s things in it. When they returned to Lake City they looked into the trunk (which is being sold immediately following this lot) and discovered this Colt revolver, belt & holster rig. Consignor states that he recalls that he was told that Jesse’s old Confederate uniform was also in the trunk but that it was moth-eaten and unusable so it was thrown away. Babe Hudspeth took possession of the Colt, belt & holster rig with Rufus taking the trunk. Rufus died in 1895 and the trunk was passed down through his family eventually to consignor’s niece who has consigned it to be sold following the Colt. Before Babe Hudspeth died he gave the Colt, belt & holster rig to consignor’s grandfather, Robert R. Elsea, who passed away in 1924. In about 1938 consignor’s father asked consignor’s grandmother if he could have Jesse’s gun to which she agreed. Consignor states that he remembers as a child, often seeing “the gun” in a bedroom dresser drawer was told “don’t you boys touch Jesse James’ gun”. In 1938 when consignor’s father took possession of the Colt he was living in Wetumka, Oklahoma and removed the Colt to that town with him. In about 1940 consignor’s father moved to Henderson, Nevada where he lived for the next thirty years or so working at a defense plant during the war and later as a deputy sheriff. He also owned “The Victory Club” in Henderson, NV which he sold in 1969. Consignor states that Jesse’s gun & rig were displayed in the club until too many customers insisted on buying it, so his father removed it and put it into a lockbox in the Bank of Nevada. In 1969 consignor’s father moved to Independence, Missouri and left Jesse’s gun & rig in the bank vault in Nevada. In 1973 he moved back to Wetumka, OK and in 1974 asked his stepdaughter and her husband to bring Jesse’s gun to him. They complied, which is attested to by sworn affidavit, and he put the gun & rig into the vault in Holdenville, OK. Consignor’s father passed away in March 2002 with the gun & rig still in the vault in Holdenville. In 2005 consignor’s stepmother Rozelle Elsea, after serious illness had given power of attorney to her eldest daughter, Jodell Kilcrease. While visiting his stepmother in a nursing home in 2005, Jodell said “Jesse’s gun was still in the vault and that it rightfully belonged to me”. She said the next time I was back there I could pick it up from the bank vault. Consignor states he took possession of the Colt & rig in November 2006 and that it has remained in his possession until being consigned to this auction. Also accompanying this lot is a signed notarized statement from Jodell Kilcrease identifying herself as the stepdaughter of Robert R. Elsea (and therefore the stepsister of consignor) and states that on Nov. 8, 2006 she and consignor went to the bank vault in Holdenville, Oklahoma and she relinquished possession of this Colt revolver, belt & holster rig, which she identified by serial number. She also gave a brief statement regarding the history of the items which coincides with the history above. Another notarized affidavit is from Roberta Ruth Elsea of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, wherein she states that she owns a Hudspeth family Bible dated 1868 which was given to her by Frances Miller Elsea, consignor’s mother on Dec. 25, 1984 and that the orig picture of Babe Hudspeth and his cousin, Oscar Thompson was in the Bible when she received it and that on Aug. 20, 2007 she gave this picture to consignor. Additionally accompanying this lot is a 3-ring binder containing a large volume of historic and family genealogical information proving beyond any reasonable doubt that the consignor is a direct descendant from the Hudspeth family and is directly related to Jesse James through his mother, Mary Frances Miller, through the Massie Woodson and Mims (or Mimms) line and through his father, Robert R. Elsea, who was the son of Robert R. Elsea & Mary Amanda Hudspeth who helped to raise consignor. Consignor states in part of his family narrative that there is a family photo that he currently cannot locate, which shows consignor’s father as a baby sitting on Frank James lap. Consignor states that the photograph was taken in the house where he was born and that the house still stands. This lot, most importantly is accompanied by the orig CDV-sized photograph of two men in period clothing with one having a beard and wearing a frock, coat who can clearly be seen wearing this exact belt, with holster mounted backwards. The reverse of the photo is inscribed “Cousin Oscar Thompson” on one side behind the gentleman on the right in the photo and the other side is inscribed “Uncle Babe Hudspeth”. The photograph was taken at Winans’ Photography Rooms, Independence, Missouri and is so printed on the back. Given the absolute historical family connection to the James family with this set never having left possession of the Hudspeth descendants, there can be no doubt whatsoever that this is an authentic Jesse James owned and used Colt, belt & holster rig and the following facts combine, clearly, to prove this: 1) The order of descendancy from Jesse James to the consignor: 2) There is an extraordinary photograph (or CDV) from approximately 1886 of Babe Hudspeth wearing this exact belt & gun, identifiable in the photograph. A) Jesse James’ widow Zerelda, gave Jesse’s trunk containing this Colt, belt & holster to Rufus & Babe Hudspeth, Jesse’s cousins, immediately after Jesse’s funeral. Rufus kept the trunk and Babe took the Colt, belt & holster rig. B) Before Babe’s death in 1907 he gave the Colt, belt & holster rig to consignor’s grandfather, Robert R. Elsea who was married to Mary Amanda Hudspeth, Babe’s favorite niece. C) Consignor’s father, also named Robert R. Elsea, received the Colt, belt & holster rig in 1938 from his mother after consignor’s grandfather had died in 1924. D) The Colt, belt & holster rig were stored by consignor’s father, first displayed in his father’s “The Victory Club” in Henderson, NV, then in the Bank of Nevada. E) Consignor’s father’s step-daughter, Connie J. Morris, and her husband, Delmer Morris, In June 1974 removed the Colt, belt & holster rig and transported it to consignor’s father in Wetumka, Oklahoma as is attested to by a notarized statement from Connie J. Morris. Colt, belt & holter rig were then placed into the bank vault in Holdenville, Oklahoma. F) Consignor took possession of the Colt, belt & holster rig on Nov. 8, 2006, as is attested to by a notarized affadavit of Jodell Kilcrease, who is the stepdaughter of consignor’s father, dated April 17, 2008. 3) Jesse James’ full signature which is scratched on belt tab and belt keeper. 4) A signed & notarized statement from current owner and direct descendant of Babe Hudspeth dated May 8, 2009. PROVENANCE: Jesse James; Babe Hudspeth down through the Hudspeth Family; Robert R. Elsea to Robert R. Elsea to consignor. CONDITION: Revolver is fair condition. No orig finish remains being an overall gray/brown patina with scattered surface rust. Trigger guard is a light mustard patina having been cleaned a long time ago, now beginning to repatinate. Grip has chipped toes and shows hard wear with a hand worn, oil stained patina. Left side of frame below stock screw has a crack with a small piece broken out. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. Cyl has matching patina, also with scattered light pitting and retains traces of cyl scene. Wedge screw is a replacement and wedge spring has the tip broken. Belt is very dry and deteriorated with a couple of small tears and one larger one and retains about 40% of its orig finish. Belt tab and hook end show heavy wear with several small dents. Buckle & keeper show moderate wear. Holster shows heavy wear and deterioration with a break in rear edge of skirt. 4-38311 JR379 (200,000-300,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information:

1. It is noted in the catalog description that the consignor was a direct descendant of Jesse James. This is not correct. She was a direct descendent of Rufus Hudspeth, who originally owned the trunk and family lineage to Hudspeth proves this.

2. Some documentation provided to us states Jesse was a cousin of the Hudspeth’s. We have been told by one source there is no family link. Thus at this time, we only guarantee that the consignor is a descendant of Rufus Hudspeth who originally acquired this from Jesse’s wife.

19TH CENTURY IRON BOUND DOME TOP TRUNK THAT BELONGED TO JESSE JAMES. Hide covered iron bound trunk with slight domed top, that measures 29-3/4″ long x 15-3/4″ wide x about 15-3/4″ high. It has four sheet metal straps over the lid and down the front that wrap around to the back on each end only. Lid has three oak strips, two on top and one on front of lid and a fourth on bottom front of the trunk. Trunk is completely covered in split cowhide with light geometric decorations centered on the lid and front. Front has a mortised iron lock with a decorative rectangular brass escutcheon. Interior is lined in wallpaper with a hinged compartment in the lid, missing the cover. Bottom has rails for a tray which is also missing. Right end has an intact leather covered cardboard handle with the left end handle broken & missing. At one time there were leather straps and buckles on each end now with only the brackets for the bottom straps and portions of the top straps remaining. When Jesse James was assassinated by Bob Ford on April 3, 1882 his wife Zerelda notified three of Jesse’s cousins, brothers Joel Rufus & William N. “Babe” Hudspeth and their half brother Joseph Lamartine Hudspeth to come from their home in Lake City, Missouri to St. Joseph to help Zerelda with identification of Jesse’s body and the funeral. They immediately left home in a wagon and drove to St. Joseph, identified Jesse’s body and assisted with the funeral. After the funeral Zerelda told the cousins that they should come by the house, that she had Jesse’s trunk hid in the attic and that Jesse would have wanted them to have it. They went to the house with Zerelda where she gave them this trunk with contents. They immediately left for their homes in Lake City and upon arriving looked inside and found among other unknown items a Colt Model 1860 percussion Army revolver, belt & holster rig that belonged to Jesse and are being sold in this auction in the lot prior to this one. Rufus kept the trunk while Babe took possession of the Colt, belt & holster rig. A picture from about 1886, being sold with the above lot, shows Babe wearing the exact belt which is identifiable in the picture. Both items have been passed down in the Hudspeth families to their current owners who are direct descendants. The above information is attested to by a notarized affidavit from consignor of Turners, Missouri, a copy of which accompanies this lot. Joel Rufus Hudspeth was consignor’s great great-grandfather. All of the above information is also detailed extensively in the previous lot. Jesse Woodson James, legendary train & bank robber, who, along with his brother Frank and the above three identified Hudspeth brothers fought in the Confederacy and rode with Bloody Bill Anderson and later with Quantrill. They were a close family and after the Civil War was over and Jesse and his gang were robbing trains & banks, they frequently called on their cousins for food, shelter & fresh horses, which was apparently freely given. Lamartine was known to have kept fresh horses in his barn for just such occasions and frequently would come out to feed in the morning and fine a tired horse in the stall in place of his fresh one. These close family ties are apparently what compelled Zerelda to call on the Hudspeth brothers for assistance when Jesse was killed and then to give them Jesse’s trunk and contents. This is an historic item that, beyond any reasonable doubt, when combined with the information in the previous lot can lead to only one conclusion that this is truly Jesse James’ personal trunk. PROVENANCE: Jesse James; Joel Rufus Hudspeth Family to consignor. CONDITION: Fair. Leather covering is dry & brittle with a couple of small separations in the lid and some minor losses. Front is mostly intact with some minor losses in lower right corner and near the left end. Left end of lid is mostly bare wood and brittle paper covering. Bottom of left end is also paper covered. Right end is also paper covered with some minor losses. The back is reasonably intact with a crack on one end in the hinge area. Interior is dried and yellowed with some bug damage and paper losses with some staining on the bottom. Bottom has a crack in the wood. 4-39074 JR387 (7,500-12,500)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ENGRAVED & GOLD-PLATED STEVENS LORD SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL 3-BARREL SET & ACCESSORIES THAT BELONGED TO RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL SHOOTER IRA PAINE. SN 19. Cal. 22 & 32 RF. Fantastic pistol with two 12″ 22 caliber bbls and an 11″ 32 caliber unnumbered bbl that has been reduced from a longer length. Pistol and one 22 bbl and the 32 bbl are spectacularly engraved by one of the finest master engravers of the age, probably one of the Ulrichs. The engraving is full coverage on the frame, trigger guard and both bbls with very little undecorated space. Engraving consists of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background. There are fleur-de-lis style borders behind the raised area of the frame with a full checkered trigger and checkered finger rest. Front strap is engraved with a checkerboard of fleur-de-lis patterns and the buttcap with four heart-shaped devices. Hammer, which is in the white, is engraved with fine feather patterns on the sides and has a hand-checkered spur. Screw heads are all engraved. Mounted with full checkered pearl grips and has full gold wash on the frame, the engraved 22 bbl and the 32 bbl. The second, matching numbered 22 bbl is blue and is missing its front sight. Rear sight is probably an old replacement. This gun, SN 19, is purportedly the lowest serial number presentation known and its engraving is far superior to the Annie Oakley or Buffalo Bill example. Ira Albert Paine first was trained as a vocalist and musician when he appeared in the area of Hebronville, MA. His keen interest in shooting and hunting soon came to the attention of local shooters who enticed him to enter local shooting contests, primarily with shotguns. He soon became a local celebrity and before long went on tour to various shooting contests around the country, winning most that he entered. He shot against some of the leading champion shooters of the day including Ward and Bogardus. His fame and celebrity soon led him to the stage where he gave shooting demonstrations with not only shotgun and rifle, but evolved into an incredible pistol shot. From about 1882 to 1889, Mr. Paine was on tour in Europe, Russia and Turkey; continually from 1882 to 1885, with periodic engagements thereafter. Mr. Paine was known as the most famous of all shooters of his day and is one of the pioneers of exhibitionist shooters. During this time, he returned to the U.S. occasionally to participate in shooting contests, most of which he won. During his career, he invented a feather-filled glass target ball and adjustable target sights for his revolvers. During his tours in Europe he performed for virtually all of European royalty as well as the common masses. Mr. Paine died in September, 1889 in Paris and his body was returned to the U.S. for internment. Mr. Paine’s career was short but brilliant. He became a national champion shooter with both shotgun and handgun but was equally skilled with the Winchester rifle. Accompanied by five of Mr. Paine’s original glass balls, two large scrapbooks, mostly filled with press clippings of Mr. Paine’s contests and appearances. Several deal with the Parisian firearms firm of Gastinne-Renette where he fired several records and won a prestigious gold medal. There are several facsimile targets bearing the certification signature of Gastinne Renette. Also included are two 7″x5″ pamphlets dated 1887 entitled “CHEVALIER IRA PAINE, MASTER SHOT OF THE WORLD/A SKETCH OF HIS WONDERFUL CAREER WITH DIRECTIONS HOW TO BECOME A MARKSMAN”. Also included are two wonderful original photographs of Mr. Paine; one from Budapest with him dressed as a nobleman in long coat, jewels and a plumed hat, wearing a sword and having a hand-written inscription on the back in an unknown language dated August 9, 1885; the other, a 9″ x 6 3/4″ studio image of Mr. Paine standing beside an elaborately carved table upon which rests a Colt sgl action Army revolver, an engraved Winchester Model 1866 and a European dbl bbl shotgun. Mr. Paine is in full-length button puttees and wearing what is probably a suede or velvet jacket with a medal on his left chest, wearing a hunting cap and holding this very Steven’s Lord pistol in a shooting stance. Also included is an envelope with a raised gold-embossed cartouche on the flat bearing his name and a Smith & Wesson revolver. Also included is an original issue “The Rifle” magazine dated April, 1887 of magazine which includes a large article about Ira Paine. There are also seven steel engravings of Mr. Paine in formal attire with a medal at his throat. In addition, there are two small leather covered containers, one with a beautiful gold medal with red and white cloissione center with crown and cross; and the other containing a large bronze medal from the Hotel Victoria in London with the likeness of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandria. In addition, there are 22 hand-written letters from Ira Paine with postmarks throughout Europe from 1882 through 1885. Most are addressed to his sister Jennie and Mrs. Ira Paine. In addition, there is a small tin candy box containing 30-40 original square-corner playing cards that are gold-embossed with Ira Paine’s cartouche. The steel die for this cartouche is enclosed. In addition, there are 10 more of these cards in one of Mr. Paine’s envelopes which is marked on the front “Shot by Ira A. Paine“. These cards all have bullet holes in various locations. There is also a roll of targets, one of which has been shot. In addition, there is an unusual buckskin flap holster with pearl button that fits the Stevens pistol precisely. Most importantly, is an original poster of Ira A. Paine in multi-color with his image as the centerpiece surrounded by gold geometric borders and his various firearms in the corners including this very engraved Stevens pistol with pearl grips and gold finish. The bottom center pictures a stack of six multi-colored balls over a ribbon inscribed “PAINE’S PAT FILLED GLASS BALLS”. And finally, there are two appearance posters, in Cyrillic writing, for Ira Paine and his wife, dated 1883. This is an extraordinary grouping for an incredible international shooting champion. CONDITION: Pistol and engraved 22 barrel are very fine with the barrel retaining 60-70% original gold wash, strong and bright in sheltered areas, somewhat worn in the center area of the barrel. Frame retains 40-50% strong original gold wash, mostly in sheltered areas and on the butt cap with the balance a dark mustard patina. Grips have a crack and a chip by the right escutcheon, otherwise are sound showing light wear with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some light roughness in front of the chamber. The spare .32 caliber barrel is fine and retains traces of dark gold wash, being mostly a gray metal color. Bright shiny bore. The blued .22 barrel with matching serial number, retains about 90% strong original blue turning dull over the mid-part of the barrel. Bright shiny bore. The leather covered medal box has a detached lid, otherwise both boxes are fine. Leather holster is fine with light to moderate soil. Letters, targets, scrapbooks and contents are generally fine but yellowed and brittle with age. The Ira Paine poster is wrinkled with a few holes and edge damage with some light water staining and all three posters are shrink-wrapped to foam board. Target balls are all fine. 4-37575, 37579 (100,000-125,000)

FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS OLYMPIAN PISTOL SHOOTER WALTER WINANS. SN 140859. Cal. 455 Eley. Blue & color case hardened, 7-1/2″ bbl with Walter Winans patented front sight, 1-line block letter Hartford & Pall Mall London address and the caliber marking on left side. Bore is most unusual in that it is Metford-style rifled with a right hand twist vs. the deep rifling with left hand twist as usually found in Colt revolvers undoubtedly something special ordered by Mr. Winans. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Top strap has the usual sighting groove which has been altered by widening the V-slot at the rear end. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “45” underneath base pin. Bottom of bbl & cyl have tiny British proofs and it is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has the matching last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Buttstrap is fitted with a lanyard stud & ring with the inside of grip relieved to accommodate the screw. Accompanied by a copy of the July 1982 Guns Review magazine which carries a 2-page article by Wilfrid Ward titled “Walter Winans Part II”. Also accompanied by a small hardbound book Hints on Revolver Shooting, Walter Winans with copyright 1906. The book is small, 7″ x 4-3/4″, 130 pages with gold embossed title and author’s name on cover with a gold-embossed arm holding a large frame Smith & Wesson revolver. Also accompanied by a Vanity Fair color litho caricature of Walter Winans in early 20th century sporting attire holding a Smith & Wesson large frame revolver. And finally, accompanied by a green velvet lined leather motor case for this single action revolver with the initials “WW” on the front. Inside the lid has a small label “COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MANUFACTURING CO., / 26 GLASSHOUSE STREET PICADILLY CIRCUS LONDON, W”. Bottom right end of the case has a small snap secured flap which exposes a cleaning equipment compartment. It is unclear if this is a Colt company casing or one that Mr. Winans had created. Walter Winans was born April 5, 1852 in St. Petersburg, Russia to American parents while his father was working on the Russian railroad system. He died Aug. 12, 1920 in London, England while participating in a trotting horse race. Mr. Winans was descended from the Wynants family who changed their Dutch name to Winans when they immigrated to America. Mr. Winans was educated in St. Petersburg and later moved to London where his multi-talented personna was developed. He was immensely talented in a number of fields including art, sculpting, equestrian and pistol & rifle shooting. In the 1908 Summer Olympics he won an Olympic Gold Medal for rifle shooting and in the 1912 Olympics he won a silver medal in a similar event. And most unusually he also won a gold medal in the 1912 Olympics for mixed sculpting. He participated in a number of Olympic events in 1908 and in 1912. Mr. Winans died while participating in a trotting horse race. Mr. Winans always considered himself to be an American and competed for America in the Olympics although he never set foot on American soil. Over his career Mr. Winans won numerous shooting matches in both rifle & pistol and was a prolific designer & inventor, inventing several different styles of sights for handguns, particularly Smith & Wessons. His inventions were so successful that Smith & Wesson presented him with an extraordinary revolver, art nuveau decorated by Tiffany. That his expertise was appreciated by Smith & Wesson is most significant and is evident by this presentation from Smith & Wesson as they, unlike Colt, made few presentations. Another Walter Winans firearm, a fine Alexander Henry hammer dbl rifle presented to him by the Prince of Wales, is being offered elsewhere in this auction and includes two 1st editions of his books. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with balance a blue/gray patina. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas with balance lightly to moderately faded. Trigger guard & backstrap retain about 75-80% strong orig blue with front strap a blue/gray patina and backstrap thin blue. Cylinder retains about 50% orig blue, strong & bright in flutes, thin on outer diameter. Grip is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case has worn and fuzzed edges with some loose stitching, otherwise is fine. Interior is lightly to moderately faded. Litho is fine. Book has a water-stained cover with pages yellowed on edges, otherwise is sound. 4-38481 JR204 (20,000-25,000)

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: Accompanied by 2 books in Swedish “Ivor Thord Gray, Soldat Under 13 Fanor” (English translation: “Soldier under 13 Banners”) and “Mannen Som Hittade Tarzan” (English translation: “The Man Who Found Tarzan”).

ENGRAVED & GOLD-PLATED COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 5252. Cal. 44. Gold finish with 8″ rnd bbl, altered front sight with most of bbl address worn away. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and it has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap that contains a 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief Mexican eagle on left side. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud & ring. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with stock screws replaced. Cylinder is of the early fluted type. Revolver is engraved by Nimschke with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on the frame. Sides of hammer nose are engraved with a wolf’s head with fish scales on the spur and foliate arabesque patterns down the sides. Engraving extends over sides of bbl terminating well in front of the bbl address with patterns around muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match with a rope pattern around rammer handle. Top of backstrap is engraved with a fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near top at the heel, on buttstrap & trigger guard. Cylinder is beautifully engraved with diamond & dot patterns in front of flutes and foliate arabesque patterns in rear of flutes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter that identifies this revolver in 44 caliber with an 8″ bbl, “blue/brass” finish with wood stocks and shipped to the U.S. Navy Yard New York on May 9, 1861 in a shipment of 250 guns. Also accompanied by a letter signed Max H. Preusler dated June 29, 2009 wherein he states that this revolver has belonged to his family since Mr. Thord Hallstrom-Gray (Ivor Thord-Gray) received it during the Mexican Civil War 1913-14, when he fought under Pancho Villa’s command. My maternal grandfather, Brig. Arne Hallstrom, received it as a gift from Thord (his father’s brother), and Mr. Preusler inherited it from his grandfather. Additionally included is a letter dated Aug. 2009 from Claes Andersson Arms & Armour Department, Stockholm Auctionhouse, wherein he states that he could confirm that he first saw the revolver in 2001 and that the Stockholm Auctionhouse had sold at least seven items from the Ivor Thord-Gray Collection which came from other parts of the Hallstrom Family. He states that he confirms Mr. Preusler’s statement in the above letter. Additionally accompanied by Mr. Thord-Gray’s book Gringo Rebel published 1960, a first edition with original dust cover. Consignor states that he obtained this revolver from the family of Ivor Thord-Gray who was a Swedish-born U.S. citizen and soldier of fortune who fought in thirteen wars on four continents from 1897 thru WWI and the Russian Revolution. He was a linguist and scholar and an author. He also authored an 1,100 page dictionary of English to the native tongue of the Tarahumara Indians. Mr. Thord-Gray, spent his military service to various countries, but the one we are most concerned with here is his time spent fighting in the Mexican Revolution 1913-1914 which he memorialized in his book Gringo Rebel: Mexico 1913-1914, a copy of which accompanies this lot. Mr. Thord-Gray earned many honors during his military career along with honors for scholarship including membership in the Royal Academy of Sciences of Uppsala and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the same university for his work in linguistics. He became a trustee of the American Classical League, 1930; a member of the Royal Geographic Society; The Geological Society of London and the Archeological Institute of America. Mr. Thord-Gray inadvertently was the impetus for Edgar Rice Burroughs’ fictional character, Tarzan of the Apes. Apparently in the early 1930’s Mr. Thord-Gray wrote a letter from Stockholm to the President of the Adventurer’s Club of New York relating an incident that occurred while he was on patrol with a mounted police unit in South Africa. He heard the story of a child who had been kidnapped by a band of baboons who frightened the servant/babysitter into running back to the parents who came immediately but could find no trace of the young boy. Although the parents searched diligently they were never able to locate the child. About ten years later Mr. Thord-Gray was in the area of the Drakensberg Mountains when his group of surveyors inadvertently trapped a band of baboons in a box canyon. One of the baboons was blond and very agile and took off up the mountainside with the others. About half way up the cliff he lost his footing and fell to his death. This was apparently the child that had been stolen by the baboons. Eventually Mr. Burroughs somehow heard the story and created his fictional character on that basis. Mr. Thord-Gray states in his book and apparently in notes left with the above mentioned Brig. Arne Hallstrom that he obtained this beautiful revolver when he was fighting in the Mexican Revolution, probably in 1914 under Gen. Blanco and Carranza. When the situation among the Revolutionaries for whom Thord-Gray was fighting came to a standstill with in-fighting among the various groups, Mr. Thord-Gray suggested that Carranza & Blanco send an emissary to Emiliano Zapata to try to patch things up. At first they said it would be impossible but when Mr. Thord-Gray volunteered to lead with a squadron of 100 mounted Yaqui Indian warriors as an escort, they agreed to the plan. He states as he was preparing to leave Gen. Blanco “handed me a very handsome 44 Colt revolver, exquisitely chased with gold inlay” and asked him to give it to Zapata with 200-rds of ammunition as a token of friendship. After a perilous journey over 13,000 foot mountains and skirmishes with various other revolutionaries he reached what he thought was Zapata’s camp. When he became nearly trapped he sent a scout ahead to contact Zapata who was able to meet a Col. Morales who Mr. Thord-Gray had met previously in Mexico City. Initially he and his men were disarmed and taken into custody but when he was informed of the purpose of the “mission” he left right away to try to find Zapata. Before Col. Morales left Mr. Thord-Gray gave him the gun & ammunition that he had brought as a gift to Zapata. Late the next day Col. Morales returned with the news that he had been unable to contact Zapata and returned the revolver to Mr. Thord-Gray. And, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Apparently Mr. Thord-Gray kept the revolver for himself as is evidenced by the letters from his descendants, although there is some conflicting information in Mr. Thord-Gray’s book. CONDITION: Fair to good. Overall shows heavy wear with most of the engraving still visible, sharp in some places. One of the frame stock screws is a replacement and wedge screw is missing. Cyl spindle is a little loose in frame. Grip is sound with age lines showing heavy wear and retains a cleaned ivory patina. Mechanics are a little stiff, the hand having been replaced (the orig accompanies), otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. Book is very fine with slightly worn dust cover. 4-38973 JR378 (15,000-25,000)

CALIFORNIA GOLD MINING GROUPING. You are bidding on a group from the great, great grandson of William Pitt who dug gold in California in the 1850’s. Including in this grouping is a fine 1/2 plate ambrotype of Diamond Springs, California. This photograph shows several houses, including William Pitt’s log cabin, and the gambling house that Pitt writes of to his future wife in a wonderful letter. This letter is in a small book form that is entitled “Miner’s Letter” which was sold by a stationery dealer listed in San Francisco and Sacramento. He states in this letter written, we think, in November 1852 “I am now at Diamond Springs to work in the mines 45 miles from Sacramento. I have been here almost two weeks and I have found some gold. I have made from $2 to $6 a day while I have been here. I have been here but there has been no water to wash with but I think we shall have water now for it rains now…I am sitting here in my log cabin & taking all the comfort in the world. There is one fellow with me so we take turns a cooking so you may know that we live first rate…I have got a little gold dust and I will send you a piece so can see how it looks and have something to remember me by til I come home. I hope that you won’t get tired of waiting for me. If you should I want you to let me know it but I hope you won’t….Suppose you would like to know what kind of a place this is here. I can tell you this is a hard place. There is a great many folks here that would be glad to go home if they could and they could after a while if they would save their money but there is a gambling house close by here and I have been in there and seen men lose the last cent they have and have seen some win $40 and $50 in a few minutes and then go off and get drunk and come back and lose it all again and some will work all day and spend it nights. That is the way with one half of the folks in California. I should never expect to get home at that rate.” It goes on to explain he would like to fill out the rest of this book and mail it but would have to walk 2 miles to the post office and signs it and sends it on “I still remain your affection, William Pitt”. In the back few pages of this book Sally, his future wife, makes note of receiving each letter from him year by year from 1852, which we believe this was the first letter November 1852, until the last letter listed March 22, 1857. According to Mr. Pitt’s great, great grandson, William Pitt and Sally were married September 21, 1857. William Pitt must have come home after working in the mines for over 4 years. In this letter William Pitt mentions he is sending a piece of gold dust home. In the wooden box that contains all these artifacts there is a 1 x 1-1/2″ piece of quartz with many visible flakes of gold throughout. This must have been the piece of gold dust he sent home to let Sally know what it looked like and to remember him by. Also in this 18″ x 8″ x 5″ wooden box is a Colt Pocket Model Revolver with 6” barrel, SN 74464, which is in well used but untouched condition with rust but a little finish left in the protected areas. Pitt must have bought this gun in California to carry with him in the gold field as it was made in 1853. There are two 1/6 plate daguerreotypes of William Pitt and his future bride, Sally Morrill. These photos were taken when both were young, probably prior to William’s excursion west. There is another 1/2 plate ambrotype showing a close-up of William Pitt’s log cabin with him standing with several other miners. Unfortunately this image is badly crazed and flaking, unlike the fine condition of the daguerreotypes or the other 1/2 plate ambrotype of Diamond Springs (most images have old ink tags). Also in wooden box are several lithographic scenes of mining life that measure about 8 x 11″. These sheets were probably used as stationery but these were never written on. These were all published by Britton & Rey, San Francisco. Two other large lithographic sheets, one being 16 x 10″; showing the Frazer River Gold Mine History, published in San Francisco in 1858 by Sterett & Butler, and the other sheet measuring about 8.5” x 11” shows California Indians and is dated 1854 by James Hutchins, Placerville, California. Several other photographs are in group, including a couple of Sally’s brother, Charles Morrill, one being a nice 1/4 plate ferrotype of him in Civil War uniform with two of his friends. There is another family album that includes more family members and several folded obituaries and a very rustic tin-type of William Pitt wearing homespun clothes like he may have worn when he was mining. Also in the box is a small pamphlet printed in 1825 that tells of medicinal uses of commonly found herbs. William Pitt may have had this while in the gold mines as doctors were scarce. There is also a bag of small sea shells possibly collected from the Pacific coast, a small brass tray and a brass candle holder typical of that era. Also a tarred linen bag with pewter top which could have held just about anything (gold nuggets?). There is one other really unusual object found in the box. It appears to be a vest worn by Mr. Pitt on his way home from the gold fields. Clearly handmade, from cloth and a body of doe skin, 6 pockets are found where family legend states gold coins were sewn in for his trip home. There is no doubt, as can be seen in photo, the stitching and staining where the $20 gold coins would have been held in this vest. What a wonderful relic of the gold rush. It is a shame there is no old paper tag telling the story attached to this vest, however William Pitt’s name is plainly inked on the back of this vest. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38111 JS79 (10,000-20,000)

1/2 PLATE AMBROTYPE OF TWO IDENTIFIED BROTHERS FROM GOLD RUSH ERA ONE HOLDING GOLD NUGGET AND MINERS PICK CIRCA 1860s. Purportedly these two brothers names are Keast they are from Penzance, Cornwall, England, and traveled to the California gold rush diggings in the early 1850s, made their fortune and returned home in the 1860s. The brother on left is wearing a great stove pipe top hat, holding a pipe in left hand, and wearing gold rings on both hands. Around his waist he has a huge gold nugget watch fob & chain. The brother on right is wearing slouch type hat, has longhair and full beard. He is also wearing a gold miners striped shirt, with fancy colored gold poke? around waist. Brother on right is leaning on gold miners pick showing the other brother a large gold nugget, as they both stare intently at it. Great large format for ambrotype. This early ambro is housed in leather covered wooden case with tin frame. SIZE: Photograph approximately 4-3/4” x6-1/2”, case 5-1/4” x 7”. CONDITION: Ambro has small clear spots on back. Leather case is separated, and has heavy wear. 4-87597 (10,000-20,000)

1/6th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MAN CIRCA 1850s. This very happy man sitting in chair for his photograph, with a smirk on his face staring at photographer, wears a gold nugget ring on right hand pinky finger. He is wearing a fancy coat, silk tie, heavy cloth jacket, and pullover shirt with handkerchief in pocket. Also wearing a 2-pc California gold rush belt buckle, appears to have a pocket colt revolver stuck in his belt, and holding cigar in right hand with cherry tip on it (tinted red). Purple/red velvet inner cover has the “R. H. Vance’s Premium Daguerrean Galleries San Francisco, Sacramento, Marysville” stamp. California gold rush man purportedly posing in one of Vance’s studios. A very nice daguerreotype in leather covered wood case and fancy brass frame with push button lock. At Sutter’s Mill on January 24, 1848, the frenzied California Gold Rush started with the discovery of gold. The gold seekers invaded California from worldwide on the news of gold found. They came in droves looking for fortunes in the gold country of California. This man found his. SIZE: Dag approximately 2-3/4” x 3-1/4”, case 3-1/4” x 3-3/4”. CONDITION: Photograph is very fine, light discoloration around mat, with couple small spots. Paper seal has been broken, leather case is separated, with some wear. 4-87598 (2,500-4,500)

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Correction to Printed Catalog: Accompanying this lot is a printed pamphlet produced by the museum where this item was, at one time, on loan. Repleat with museum ID# and identifying this lot as belonging to Rossell.

FINE MEXICAN WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S DRESS COATEE: WORN BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. This Mexican War Period Officer’s Dress Coatee, is an 1845-1848 period dark blue wool tail coat with 20 silver eagle “I” buttons down the front marked “R&W Robinson, Extra Rich”, silver bullion bat wing cuff decorations, each with four silver cuff sized buttons, a tall stiff silver bullion decorated collar with four silver buttons, and a white flashed double split tail with two batwing decorations and a silver embroidered infantry horn insignia near the end of each tail. Two coat sized silver buttons rest at the back waist. White narrow piping is at the base of the collar, the front bottom edge of the coatee and outlining the batwing decorations on the cuffs and tails of the jacket. The interior of the coat is lined in white silk with a quilted and padded breast. Each cuff is functional and has a single silver eagle button for closure. Accompanied by Mexican War Era Field Grade Officer’s Dress Epaulets, which are a pair of very nice, early Mexican War to 1851 period full dress epaulets having gold silk embroidered tops, silver crescents and fringe. Made and marked by “Horstmann Sons & Drucker/New York” on the reverse, the undersides are covered in bright red silk and red dyed Russian leather. Each has a silver embroidered “5” sewn to the top, no rank is present but the size of the fringes indicates field grade rank. Accompanying the pair is an unknown silver embroidered “cuff” of unknown origin. This lot, is offered together with a hide covered storage trunk used by Lt. (Later Major) Nathan Beakes Rossell CONDITION: The exterior of the uniform coat is very good with strong color, very minor moth spots, mostly in hidden areas, which do not detract from its appearance. The silver embroidered decorations have tarnished to a grayish color. The interior of the coatee shows wear and the silk is very delicate on the tails, split, frayed and with some pieces lost. The interior of the body is in much stronger condition. All buttons are original to the coatee and have the same backmark. The Epaulets are in very good condition. 4-87578 (5,000-8,000)

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Correction to Printed Catalog: Accompanying this lot is a printed pamphlet produced by the museum where this item was, at one time, on loan. Repleat with museum ID# and identifying this lot as belonging to Rossell.

MEXICAN WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S SWORD USED BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. This is a wonderful militia style eagle head sword with a 30” straight double edged blade with single fuller having etched patriotic designs across 60% of the blade including military trophies, an American eagle and floral designs. The counterguard is of gilded brass with double langets having a raised acorn and oak leaf design terminating with two leafed quillions. The grip is of carved ivory and the pommel of gilded brass depicting a full eagle with a serpent in its beak atop a rocky cliff. The scabbard is also of gilded brass with engraved floral designs incorporating an American eagle across 65% of the front face. The scabbard has two bands, 3 carrying rings and on floral stud mounted on the top band. CONDITION: Very Good. The blade is bright with strong, frosty etching and no spotting. The grip is cracked on both sides and shows a period brass pin repair on one side. The scabbard is very nice with no dents and moderate wear to the gold wash finish. The sword is missing a chain which once was attached to the eagle’s beak and terminated at one quillon. 4-87578-1 (2,500-4,500)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Accompanying this lot is a printed pamphlet produced by the museum where this item was, at one time, on loan. Repleat with museum ID# and identifying this lot as belonging to Rossell.

OFFICER’S WAIST BELT AND WAIST BELT SASH USED BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. Rossell’s scarce officer’s waist belt is of white buff leather and has a 2-pc tongue and wreath gilt cast brass beltplate. The tongue has a fancy silver floral “U.S.” applied to the front of the disk. The wreath is marked “NP Ames”. Rossell’s crimson officer’s sash which is included it is silk with a knotted tassel. CONDITION: Good, the white leather is stained but in very good condition. The silver “U.S.” on the belt plate is partly lost. The sash has some fraying and damage, but is generally good. 4-87578-2 (3,500-4,500)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Correction to Printed Catalog: Accompanying this lot is a printed pamphlet produced by the museum where this item was, at one time, on loan. Repleat with museum ID# and identifying this lot as belonging to Rossell.

EARLY PRE-CIVIL WAR JUNIOR OFFICER’S FROCK COAT USED BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. This frock coat Worn by Rossell during his early military career as a Quartermaster is an 1851 regulation company grade officer’s dark blue wool uniform coat. Of three-quarter length, this uniform frock has a single row of 9 buttons all of which are brass eagle “I” buttons with the early backmark “Ackerman & Minor, New York” (RMDC). Three additional cuff sized buttons are present on each cuff and four on the tails of the coat. This frock coat exhibits very early features such as, nearly, 2” tall collar, narrow cuffs, quilted breast and long skirts. On each shoulder are six sewn grommets for tying on the shoulder strap rank insignia. The interior is lined in dark green polished cotton, pockets in dark brown polished cotton and the sleeves in yellow silk. Tails are unhemmed. CONDITION: Good. This frock coat presents a fine appearance. All buttons are original and match, there are several small moth holes in, mostly, protected areas. The largest hole is adjacent to the third chest button from the bottom. The lining is worn and appears to have been removed from the skirts. This coat shows light wear and no abuse. 4-87578-3 (4,500-6,500)

IDENTICAL MATCHED PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA DERINGERS CARRIED AND USED BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. These identical matched “Deringer Philadelphia” marked pocket pistols are about .45 cal. They have no serial number. Measuring 8 1/2” overall, their barrels are 4 ½ inches long. The back action locks are marked “Deringer/Phila.” as is the top breech of the barrels. These pistols are iron mounted with engraving on the lock plates, hammers, trigger guards, barrel tang, and bolster. One piece walnut stocks, grips checkered, with a small oval silver escutcheon on each grip behind the tang and a pair of silver escutcheons on each side of the forestocks around the barrel pin. Each has a pewter nosecap. CONDITION: Generally Good. The pistols are showing some light surface rust on iron parts, they function well. Stocks are worn, one is missing its ramrod. 4-87578-4 (2,500-4,500)

LEECH & RIGDON CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF COL. HARVEY WALKER. Colonel Calvin Henry Walker, was a gallant and loyal Tennessean who’s career began as a company commander and ended with his life in the pitch of battle serving as the colonel and commander of the 3rd Tennesee Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. On May 12, 1863, the 3rd Tennessee Infantry met the advance of Union General U. S. Grant’s army in one of the fiercest and bloodiest engagements of the war. 548 men of the 3rd Tennessee Infantry fought at Raymond staving off Grant’s troops, suffering casualties of 32 killed, 76 wounded and 68 captured. Before the battle, Colonel Walker had stepped out in front of the regiment and reportedly said, “We will soon be engaged in a battle and before we begin I wish to say that I do not command you to go, but to follow this old bald head of mine…” At Powder Springs Road Colonel Calvin Harvey Walker, the gallant commander of the regiment was killed outright when a volley of fire almost tore his head from his body. This sword is in fine untouched condition, full firm marked “Leech & Rigdon, Columbus, Miss.” Bill Osborn describes this sword as “absolutely the best”. 20″ etched panels on blade are profusely decorated including a large “CS”. The brass scabbard mounts, hilt and pommel are crisp with beautiful mustard and chocolate patinas. This sword is in remarkably fine condition considering Walker carried it until his death in 1864. This sword at one time was attached to orig belt which contained an exceedingly rare 2-pc rectangular Leech & Rigdon sword belt plate. This belt was in the collection of Sidney Kerksis who loved belt buckles and didn’t care about swords. He took the sword off and sold it to Fred Slaton. The belt is now on display at the Atlanta History Center. The last belt to sell publicly sold at auction in 2006 for nearly $50,000. The only sword to be sold publicly sold several years ago for about $80,000 and was unidentified and not maker marked. There are only a few minor dents and scratches in the brass. You will never have the opportunity to buy a more beautiful and historically important sword. PROVENANCE: Syd Kerksis, Fred Slaton, Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered staining. Etching is almost totally discernible, though parts of maker marks are light. Grip wrap is mostly intact with wear and chipping to about 10% of high areas. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts have good patina with numerous small scratches, dings and dents. Scabbard body is sound with numerous small nicks between drag and middle mount. 4-38949 JS7 (65,000-90,000)

RARE AND HISTORIC CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF EDWARD PAINE, 59TH ALABAMA CSA. You are bidding on maybe the finest example known of the most desirable Louis Haiman Confederate Staff Officer’s Sword. This sword has 29-1/2″ blade with 20″ of patriotic motifs including Confederate flags, soldier’s name and “DEO VINDICE”. Sword is pictured on pgs 215 and 216 in Dan Hartzler’s book “Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers”. Hartzler described the soldier and the sword in his book as follows: “Edward Hendree Paine, of Tuskegee, Alabama enrolled for the war on September 21, 1863, at Pollard and that day was elected second lieutenant of Company H 59 Alabama Infantry. They subsequently became the 61st Alabama Regiment and were sent to the Army of Northern Virginia. On May 9, 1864, he was furloughed for thirty days because he had contracted typhoid fever. He returned to Company H. who were in Battles Brigade, Rodes Division, Second Corps, and on October 19, 1864, near New Market he was disabled by the enemy. Falling into their hands, he died the very same day of wounds.….. The pommel is decorated on forward edges with laurel leaves. The knuckle bow originates slightly above the bottom section of the reverse side of the pommel, is pierced and has more of an arc in bending than those normally encountered. There is a definite ridge which comes down both sides of the knuckle bow and swings onto the outer portion of the guard which is made up of high relief plumes. The backside is slightly fractured before going into the first pierced area. In the center of the obverse side are the letters “CS” with punch marks behind, while the guard terminates with a plume coming out to form a quillon. Most swords do not have a ferrule, but they have a slightly raised place upon which the entire grip is inserted. However, this is one of the few swords made by Haiman or any other manufacturer that does not fit in any type collar at all. Below the grip is a rim above a small beaded circle upon which the leather-covered wood grip only rest. This particular grip is not center swelled as much as some others examined. It is wrapped with twisted brass wire which returns into the reverse side of the grips and the thin leather calfskin is overlapped in the back. The single-edged blade is almost straight with a single unstopped fuller on each side. The obverse is etched on the ricasso “Haiman & Bros Columbus Ga.” with laurel leaves foliage, “Deo Vindice” (we conquer in God), and more foliage. The reverse side is etched with more floral plumage, “C.S.A.” and “E H Paine” on a ribbon and a stand of flags. All inscription etching is done in modern spurred Gothic while the artistic, relief etching is done in flowing, vaulting lines with no line etching. The scabbard body is made from thin sheet iron that was wrapped around a standard core hammered in place. A piece of rod was heated so that it could be inserted, or the core itself heated, slid inside the scabbard again bringing the piece up to a temperature so that the joint could be soldered. It appears to be a tin lead type solder. The throat is made from plate stock. It is pierced for the entry of the blade. A wrapping of brass is soldered onto the throat and then it is inserted inside the iron scabbard, drilled and tapped for a screw on the obverse and reverse. The mounts were made of sheet brass that were wrapped around the scabbard and joined. To the top was added a stud that does not appear to be cast, but made from solid plate stock and then fitted into the circle of the scabbard and soldered on. The line work was the last thing to be done on the scabbard which represents the bands and it is also held by a small screw on the reverse side. The second mount is identical to the first and the Haiman scabbards that are found on these particular pieces do not vary at all. The tip and drag are made in two pieces: the tip from a piece of sheet stock that was molded and cut; the drag was made from plate stock. It was contoured, inserted and then was soldered.” PROVENANCE: Harry Berry, Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/bright exhibiting some orig frost, a few small nicks on cutting edge. Hilt exhibits fine untouched patina to brass as do scabbard mounts. Grip retains almost all orig leather with only a few small chips to orig black surfaces. Wire wrap is complete. Scabbard body exhibits one small dent between top two mounts. 4-38959 JS1 (65,000-90,000)

CONFEDERATE “FORT HILT” STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. This may be the first sword of this pattern to ever be sold in public auction. This was one of the highest grade Confederate patterns made. There are probably less than 20 specimens known with many or most surviving examples in various Confederate museums. This particular pattern is among the very best. The 29-1/2″ blade is full firm marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans”. This is one of the few specimens of this sword that retains most of orig leather wrap to scabbard body. This leather wrap to scabbard body is really only noted by two makers in their finest staff swords, makers being Louis Haiman of Columbus, Ga. and Thomas Griswold of New Orleans, who made this sword. The decoration of the fort in the hilt has been debated among collectors and scholars for many years as to whether the fort is Fort Sumter with the Confederate flag waving above or the New Orleans’ custom house or another New Orleans’ fort. Some early texts state this sword is probably made for Confederate engineers because of the castle motif which was used prior to the war as engineer’s insignia and there is at least one identified Confederate engineer with this sword but there are other branches of service represented including one example to a Confederate Navy captain. This example and scabbard presents beautifully, the leather surfaces of grip and body are excellent, the patina to brass hilt and scabbard mounts are smooth with most of their orig surfaces. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright from polishing, some orig tool marks can still be seen. Large portion of salt and pepper pitting are present from tip to half length of blade. Blade markings are deep and easily discernible. Brass hilt retains strong traces of orig gilt, small traces of gilt are retained on top mounts. Leather grip wrap is excellent and 100% intact and possibly professionally restored by Mr. Osborn. Wire wrap is complete and tight. Leather scabbard cover to brass scabbard shows areas of shrinkage and several chunks are missing on reverse side, largest piece missing is about 3″x1″. 4-38958 JS2 (45,000-65,000)

ULTRA RARE LEECH & RIGDON CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on one of the rarest patterns of Confederate cavalry officer’s swords known. There are less than 10 of these swords known in either the collector’s or institutional market. Only one specimen has ever come to auction and it sold several years ago for about $80,000. At least one known example, which is now institutionalized, was carried by General G.W. Rains. This pattern really has the look and flair to be carried by the most important officers. 33-1/2″ curved heavy cavalry blade is profusely etched in a panel over 20″. Blade is maker marked but the mark is weak and hard to read, but does say “Leech & Rigdon, Greensboro, Geo.” Though typical of this maker, the etching now is only partially discernible. The decorated hilt terminates at the quillion with a 1″ oval with a large “CS”. The accompanying orig scabbard is overall fine condition and this sword and scabbard would make a spectacular display. We know of only maybe one or two other swords marked by this famous maker at Greenboro, Georgia. When this sword was originally found the leather grip wrap was missing and Bill Osborn has professionally restored it many years ago. The restoration is excellent. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Washer and grip leather are restorations. Hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are cleaned, though retaining some mustard patina. Scabbard body is smooth and gray with some blue finish. Drag on reverse has some cracking and separation and dents. 4-38950 JS6 (40,000-60,000)

EXT. RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY THOMAS, GRISWOLD, NEW ORLEANS. Rarely offered are these staff officer’s swords with a script intertwined “CS” in the hilt. There are probably less then 10 of these swords known in the collector’s market. One of these swords was cataloged a few years ago for $95,000. This example has a 29-3/4″ blade with full firm mark of Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans though only about half of the mark is discernible. The leather grip wrap is mostly intact, showing a nice brown color and its orig wire wrap. The very distinct hilt is decorated with a shield showing the intertwined “CS”, flags and topped with a laurel wreath. The distinct pommel is also decorated with leaves. The accompanying scabbard was thought to be orig to this sword by Mr. Osborn and does indeed appear to be a Griswold product, though it is only 26″ long. The attached drag is missing lower half but the top and middle mounts are both complete and intact. Scabbard could be restored and probably should be. You are bidding on an extremely rare sword that as far as we know another example has never been publicly auctioned. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered areas of sharpening and pitting. As can be seen in photograph, only a portion of the firm name can be seen as it was poorly struck. Grip leather is 90% intact with wear and chipping to high areas. Hilt has been cleaned and old polish remnants can be seen in background along with tiny traces of gilt. Scabbard mounts retain some orig plating under varnish. Scabbard body is sound with crazing and chipping as can be seen in photos. Drag is about half present with remnant only being about 3″. 4-38954 JS4 (35,000-45,000)

Revised: 10/5/2009

Please Note: The very tip of this sword is broken off as depicted in the image but not mentioned in the condition report.

CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S CAVALRY SABER MADE BY MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS. You are bidding on one of the finest marked cavalry sabers you can find. This sword is in beautiful condition with a bright blade, an excellent grip, fine scabbard and the marker’s marks are extremely nice and well struck. The soldier who carried this sword inscribed his initials on top of hilt “K.G.R.” This sword’s accompanying scabbard is also in beautiful condition. Scabbard is lap seamed with lead solder and brass carrying rings. This scabbard is usually thought to be made in Columbus, Ga., however there are many examples of this scabbard on Tennessee made swords, especially Nashville Plow Works. Sword and scabbard match well for fit and patina. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining, pitting and cleaning. Grip is complete with most of orig dye with only minor chipping. Twisted copper wire is complete and tight. Brass hilt, pommel and ring mounts have patina, scattered scratches and dings. Scabbard body is smooth with typical rust and pitting. 4-38956 JS16 (10,000-12,000)

LEECH & RIGDON STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a rare staff and field officer’s sword with an extra branch. These swords are known to be made and marketed by several firms, including Leech & Rigdon, Conning of Mobile, Alabama, and others. Numerous variants are found in this pattern and the standard pattern. Some grips are cord wrapped, reminiscent of Leech & Ridgon, and some are carved, more reminiscent of James Connings. Both Leech & Rigdon and Connings have similar SN on blades and hilt, though this specimen has no number and we feel it is probably a Leech & Rigdon product because of the oil cloth grip which is typical of Leech & Rigdon knives. 29-1/2″ blade is well made, has an unstopped fuller and a half-round spine more typical of Mobile made swords. Orig accompanying scabbard has cross-hatch decorations and mounts typical of Leech & Rigdon products. You are bidding on a very rare Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with a very defined “CS” cast in oval on hilt and orig scabbard, rarely still seen with cross-hatching so prominently displayed in Albaugh’s text. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered nicks and sharpening of cutting edge. Scattered staining and pitting. Hilt and brass mounts exhibit good patina with several scratches and some cleaning to scabbard mounts. Oil cloth grip is missing its black oil color on high spots, as can be seen in photos, though almost all cloth remains as does the orig twisted copper wire. There is a restored 2″ repair between throat and top mount of scabbard. 4-38960 JS8 (20,000-30,000)

JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a very rare Conning staff and field officer’s sword, Model of 1850. This rare sword retains most of orig gilt on hilt and traces on pommel cap. Grip is very nice and the blade has a very rare straight line marking “J. Conning / Mobile”. The die used to mark “Conning” appears identical to “Conning” silver stamp and has not been seen on a sword by us before. Accompanying this sword is a partial Conning scabbard with the top mount marked “Made by / James Conning / Mobile / Ala”. Mr. Osborn, in his notes, states “this is not the original scabbard to this sword but indeed the scabbard is an original Conning and makes a nice companion piece.” James Conning staffs are very rare, especially marked and especially in such nice condition and with so much orig gilt. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered staining and pitting. Hilt retains 70% orig gilting. Pommel retains maybe 10% orig gilting. Conning makers mark is stamped on ricasso and marking is mostly discernible, as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is about 25″ long, the leather is separated along the length of stitching. Two brass mounts are heavily patinaed and on the top mount opposite the maker mark are some initials or name and “41st Miss”. With a little closer scrutiny a person may be able to identify the initials. 4-38963 JS14 (20,000-30,000)

OUTSTANDING DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on one of the nicest examples of this rarely encountered maker marked sword that has come to market. The 29-1/2″ blade retains most of orig polish, crisp full firm mark “Dufilho, New Orleans”. Blade retains orig red felt washer and orig sword knot. This sword is most unusual in that brass mounts and hilt are silver plated, even the sword knot is silver colored. Grip on this sword is beautiful, retaining almost all orig leather with orig finish and silver wire wrap. Blade on this sword is as near mint as can be found on any Confederate sword. Dufilho scabbards are distinct with wood cores and special scalloped mounts. Scabbard is about as good as can be found by this maker. Mounts retain much orig silver plating. Top mount appears to have been silvered over gilt (and this top mount was cleaned), as can be seen in photos, but no doubt is orig in configuration of scabbard. The attached sword knot is rarely seen on Confederate swords. You are bidding on a sword that you will never have a chance to buy a better example of. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright with scattered staining, salt and pepper pitting. Firm mark is bright and well struck. Orig washer is soiled but shows excellent red color. Sword knot has some fraying and separation near knot. Grip wrap is 95% intact with an approximate 1″ x 1/4″ piece chipped at base of grip. Scabbard body is separated, has several cracks, the surface is mottled and flaked and shrunk. Sword fits very tightly when pushed all the way in, but it is so rare to have an orig scabbard by this maker. 4-38957 JS5 (25,000-35,000)

LEECH & RIGDON STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a rare staff and field officer’s sword with a large “CS” in oval cast in top of hilt. This sword has an extra branch. Most collectors feel it denotes higher rank. This example has 29″ blade with 17″ etched panels showing various floral and geometric motifs. A central panel for presentation was never inscribed. This sword exhibits half-round spine, which is most typical of Mobile vendors such as James Conning or Louis Bissonnet. Grip on this sword is leather with twisted brass wire. The black dye on leather is worn off, showing a pleasant brown surface underneath. Mustard color patina to hilt is highlighted with a few traces of gilt at pommel. Accompanying Confederate scabbard is most unique, the finely made iron body is brazed and mounted with scalloped brass mounts reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon but we have never seen another identical scabbard. This is a rare opportunity to find a rare Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with an extra branch and in a unique metal scabbard that was one of Bill Osborn’s prized swords which he owned for over 40 years. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible. Leather grip is all intact though surfaces are worn of their orig black color. Twisted brass wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is sound and solid with a 2″ separation at braise line above drag. Scabbard mounts have old cleaning, several small cracks, scratches and stains. 4-38961 JS9 (20,000-30,000)

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This foot officer’s sword has “CS” cast in oval on top of hilt and has a multi-petaled flower case into bottom of hilt, reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon products. This sword was probably sold in Mobile, Alabama due the half-round spine of blade with typical Mobile-style etching. The accompanying scabbard, SN 304, is definitely a Leech & Rigdon product typically made for Leech products with the “floating” CS. The grip is black dyed leather with twisted brass wire. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible, traces of orig frost. Brass hilt and pommel have been cleaned, showing dark patina in recesses, as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is complete with some cracking and wear to high areas. Wire wrap is complete. Traces of gilt are seen in protected areas. Scabbard is about 1″ too short for sword, has good patina to mounts, scabbard body is sound, most of surface crazed with scattered scuffs and scrapes. 4-38948 JS11 (20,000-30,000)

BOYLE & GAMBLE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a very fine example of a Richmond, Virginia made sword with a 28″ fully etched blade with various military motifs including flags and a couple patriotic shields, one with “CSA”. Blade shows distinctive B&G “flaw”, the flaw of course is simply the line where the iron tang is brazed to the steel blade. This sword has a perfect grip and perfect scabbard. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts exhibit nice untouched patina, as seen in photos. If you are looking for a Boyle & Gamble staff this is your opportunity to buy a fine example with no problems and beautiful patina. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining and pitting, etched panels are all discernible. Grip is intact with all leather and wire. Brass surfaces of hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts exhibit good patina with a few scattered scratches and dings. Leather scabbard body is mottled with scattered scratches and scrapes and flaking. Drag is missing one pin and the other pin is bent. 4-38962 JS12 (12,000-16,000)

MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS STRAIGHT BLADED ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER. You are bidding on a scarce variant cavalry saber with massive 36″ double-edged straight blade. This sword is the 2nd largest of Confederate fighting swords. Only the straight bladed cavalry sabers made by Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft for Wade Hampton’s men is larger. This example, like the standard models, is marked with three lines on top of hilt “Memphis / Novelty Works / Thos Leech & Co.” PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered nicks, old sharpening, stains and pitting. The brown leather grip is almost totally intact with only wear to a few high spots, showing the typical Leech cord construction. The twisted copper wire is intact. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are cleaned with scattered scratches and staining. Scabbard drag and throat are restored quite professionally by Mr. Osborn. 4-38951 JS17 (20,000-25,000)