COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 121804. Cal. 44 CF. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 3-screw frame with flat head hammer screw, cut for shoulder stock with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side. It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap & slightly altered 1-pc walnut grip. There are two holes in buttstrap for a different type of shoulder stock attachment. No cartouches are visible on grip but there are deep stamped “H”‘s and other inspector initials on some of parts. Cylinder has been altered by having back end machined away with a 3/16” plate added & pinned in place with integral star wheel, having been cut from same piece. This conversion was undoubtedly by a frontier gunsmith and a fine job. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth thin brown to gray patina with minor nicks & scratches. Cylinder retains about 20% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard is a light brass patina and is missing one of shoulder screws. Grip has chipped toes and a chip missing from left upper side and retains about 70% orig varnish that has crackled surface. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-32312 JR375 (2,000-4,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 195722. Cal. 44 CF. Very rare transition conversion with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight with Richards conversion style ejector rod & ejector rod housing with orig 1860 Army contour. It has plugged rammer latch dovetail on bottom of bbl & “U.S. AMERICA” address. It has Richards Mason conversion plate with loading gate numbered to revolver and 2-line patent dates stamped over “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip. An unusual & rare conversion. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, thin on top & left sides. Cylinder retains about 40% strong blue, in rebated area. Major diameter is a gray metal color and retains 60-70% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains 30-40% orig case colors, strong on right side, in sheltered areas on left side. Backstrap retains 15-20% blue being mostly a gray patina. Trigger guard is a medium mustard patina. Tip of wedge spring is broken. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-32311 JR355 (6,000-8,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 180676. Cal. 44 Thuer. Usual ’60 Army configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It retains its percussion rack & pinion rammer. Right flute of bbl lug has been deepened to allow cartridge loading. The orig rebated cylinder was altered for the conversion and has a number “3” on back edge in a web between two chambers, the same number “3” is found on Thuer conversion ring. It has a 3-screw frame, not cut for shoulder stock, with “COLT’S PATENT” on left front & brass trigger guard with iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip. Only about 5,000 Thuer conversions were made in period 1869-72 in six different models making this a very rare revolver. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Grip was not checked. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue, glossy & strong in sheltered areas with scattered flaking, not wear, to a medium patina. Rammer handle retains strong case colors, especially in pivot area. Cylinder is mostly a gray/brown patina and retains 70-75% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Thuer ring retains 60-70% orig blue. Frame retains 70-75% thin orig case colors with faded case colors on hammer. Trigger guard retains traces of silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Backstrap retains blue at top & on buttstrap with backstrap a gray/brown patina with battering on buttstrap & bottom of grips. Grip has a crack at right heel and shows moderate to heavy edge wear with nicks & scratches and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-32313 JR380 (9,000-12,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 200777. Cal. 44 CF. Fine early conversion with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, New York address with Richards-style ejector rod housing filling rammer socket. It has a checkered half-moon ejector rod head. It has rebated cylinder with rare twelve cylinder stops & the Richards conversion ring numbered “52” with integral rear sight and floating firing pin. Loading gate & cylinder pin are also numbered “52”. It has 3-screw frame, not cut for shoulder stock with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side. It has silver plated trigger guard with iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip. There were about 9,000 of these revolvers produced 1873-78. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms states that serial range ran to about 200,614. This revolver is numbered 200,777. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 25-30% glossy orig blue, mostly on bottom and around front sight with balance a smooth mottled gray/brown patina. Cylinder has four of the stop notches over chambers broken through with exposed holes. It retains 60-70% thin orig blue and about 90% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & conversion ring retain most of their orig case colors, strong on frame, fading to dark on conversion ring, recoil shields & hammer. Trigger guard retains about 85% strong orig silver and backstrap about 50% strong orig blue with backstrap a gray/brown patina. Grip is crisp with minor nicks and retains about 98% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-32309 JR388 (6,000-9,000)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 6560. Cal. 44 CF. Scarce to rare with only about 2,100 of these revolvers made in period 1877-78. It has 8″ specially made bbl with more slim, contour, German silver front sight & Hartford address with a special side mounted ejector rod housing with bull’s eye style half moon ejector rod head. It has matching numbered rebated cylinder & matching numbered loading gate. It has nickel plated, iron trigger guard with iron backstrap & varnished 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains an overall medium brown patina with a few minor nicks & some fine pitting at muzzle. Cylinder retains thin orig blue in rebated area with larger diameter a light brown patina that retains about 50% Ormsby naval battle scene with a series of small nicks. Frame retains traces of case colors being mostly a smooth light blue/brown patina. Hammer retains 50-60% dark orig case colors and trigger guard 96-97% orig nickel finish. Backstrap is mostly a blue/gray patina with heavy battering on buttstrap & bottom of grip. Grip is sound with minor chipped toes & aforementioned battering with usual nicks & dings and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-32310 JR356 (4,000-6,000)

RARE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY TRANSITION CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 162899. Cal. 44 CF. Silver finish with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight with “New York U.S. America” address. It has Richards-Mason ejector rod housing with bull’s eye half moon ejector rod head and usual 6-shot rebated cylinder. Frame has Richards-Mason conversion ring & loading gate with brass trigger guard & iron backstrap containing a smooth ivory 1-pc grip. Frame, conversion ring & sides of hammer have full coverage Nimschke engraving with fine punch dot background & wolf’s heads on each side of hammer nose. Bbl has extensive engraving on both sides of bbl lug, ejector rod housing & both sides of muzzle. Cylinder has triangular shaped borders at front & back edge of raised area. Backstrap has Nimschke’s trademark flower blossom at top with other patterns at top & bottom and a dbl triangular pattern down both edges. Moorish pattern extends around buttstrap and trigger guard is engraved to match. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and both sides have a deep stamped, large “J.P.”. This being a transition piece it is an extreme rarity in its own right and then to have it engraved makes it impossibly rare. This is the first one this cataloguer has ever encountered. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including wedge. Overall retains 95-97% strong orig silver plating with only a small wear spot on backstrap & some sharp edge wear. Trigger retains most of its orig blue. Grip has a chipped left toe with numerous age lines and wear on edges and overall retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32314 JS458 (10,000-15,000)

EXTREMELY RARE & IMPORTANT COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY EXPERIMENTAL OR PROTOTYPE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER SN 114721. Cal. 44 RF. 1860 Army configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight with the very rare engraved in script “Sam. Colt” in place of bbl address. It has 3-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with no notch in buttstrap. Frame, hammer, trigger guard & backstrap are engraved in late vine style, with full frame coverage foliate arabesque patterns with matching patterns on sides of hammer & remnants of wolf’s heads on each side of hammer nose. Backstrap, trigger guard & sides of bbl lug are engraved to match. It has an altered front frame having had rebated step removed to a nearly straight line and hammer nose notch altered for the rimfire firing pin. Frame around the percussion hammer nose has had a plug welded in place and the rimfire notch cut. It has a rare straight cylinder with bored through chambers, slightly rebated for cartridge rims and no conversion ring on recoil face. The right recoil shield has been cut away as a loading notch. It still retains its orig percussion rammer. It has a silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap with a wonderful smooth 1-pc ivory grip. The top of backstrap has a “D” inspector mark with no serial number on buttstrap indicating that it was probably a recycled, rejected military part. This is an example of one of the earliest Colt attempts at a large bore cartridge revolver. The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, on p. 212 describes another of these revolvers as “experimental 44 rimfire revolver on the Model 1860 Army frame”. That revolver had mixed serial numbers. The paragraph dates that revolver, and consequently this revolver, at circa 1868-69. Accompanied by a 2-page Larry Wilson letter detailing some of above information wherein he also states that the engraved bbl address of “Sam. Colt” is “known on scarce few Model 1860 Army Colt revolvers of the post-Civil War period”. This exact revolver is pictured on p. 266 of The Colt Engraving Book, Wilson, and was offered as Lot 149-17927 in the Summer 2001 David Condon retail catalog. In the evolution of cartridge revolvers, this one must rate near the very top. It undoubtedly is the progenitor of all the Colt cartridge revolvers that have followed for the past 130 plus years. The idea for this revolver ranks right up there with the Mason ejector rod which likely would not have followed without this rare revolver having been built. PROVENANCE: “The Colt Engraving Book”, Wilson; David Condon Retail,Summer 2001 CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder is not numbered. Bbl retains about 85% glossy Colt blue with loss areas flaked, not worn to light patina. Cylinder retains 50-60% glossy Colt blue with balance flaked to light patina and a couple of small scratches. Frame retains dark case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned gray patina. Hammer retains about 90% thin glossy Colt blue. Trigger guard retains about 80% silver plating and backstrap virtually all of it orig silver plating. Grip has a couple of chips on right edge and has several age lines on bottom edges and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a truly experimental Colt, one of the most rare prototypes extant. No one knows for sure how many of these rare revolvers were initially made nor how many survive today. This may be the only one of its type factory engraved. 4-32315 JR489 (15,000-25,000)

EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE PROTOTYPE/EXPERIMENTAL COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH FLUTED CYLINDER. SN 2. Cal. 44. Extremely rare & unique Army with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, no bbl address and very rare 3-pc 51 Navy style rammer with flat-sided pivot. Bbl lug is further unusual in that it has extremely shallow flutes on sides and therefore somewhat heavier than production models. Cylinder is fully fluted with serial number on back between two of nipples. There is a tiny “T” in web between two of chambers on face of cylinder. Rear of cylinder has holes for safety pins but it appears that none were ever installed. It has a standard 3-screw frame, not cut for shoulder stock and does not have “COLT’S PATENT” on left side. Right recoil shield has cutout with capping groove which usually does not appear until later production. It has an Army sized grip with brass trigger guard that has a 3/8″ extension at bottom edge & iron back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder pin is not numbered. This exact revolver is pictured in full color on p. 156 and again in black & white as item #B on p. 158 in The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson. Mr. Wilson states that “similar prototype arms are in the Wadsworth Atheneum, Connecticut State Library, and private collections. None of these has barrel markings.” PROVENANCE: Colt Factory Collection at Connecticut State Library; William Locke Collection; Robert Q. Sutherland Collection;Chas. Schreiner III Collection; Robert Berryman; Illustrated in The Book of Colt Firearms, pp. 156 & 158; Little John’s Auction, 9 Nov. 2003, Lot #61 CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & rammer. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in very sheltered areas and faded case colors on rammer pivot. Cylinder is flaked to a silver/brown patina with traces of orig blue. Frame & hammer retain 75-80% orig case colors, strong & bright on left sides, more faded & turning gray on right sides. Trigger guard retains a medium mustard patina & back strap with traces of blue is mostly a blue/brown patina. Grip has a chipped right toe with other minor nicks and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a spot or two of light pitting. 4-32331 JR359 (22,500-32,500)

EXTREMELY RARE FIRST PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH NAVY SIZE GRIP. SN 96. Cal. 44. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, p. 163, the author states “the number of fluted cylinder Armies with the Navy size grip is limited to approximately ten which were made under serial #100.” This rare revolver not only has the rare Navy size grip, it has a 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with Hartford address and a brass replacement front sight. It has the creeping rack & pinion rammer which is, unusually, numbered. It has 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock and has capping cutout without capping channel. Cylinder is full fluted with patent date in one flute and serial number on one of the lands between nipples at back end. Two of other lands have number “40”. It has brass trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with 7-1/2″ bbl with wood stocks and under special notation, “fluted cylinder and short stock”. It was shipped to Colt’s New York Office in July of 1861 in a shipment of ten same type guns. Also accompanying are several appraisals. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge & grip. Bbl & cylinder retain 75-80% of a fine very old restored finish. Rammer retains faded case colors on pivot. Frame, with softened edges, retains most of its faded case colors and hammer with fine pitting around nose, retains most of its faded case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grip has a repaired chip at top left side, otherwise is sound with moderate edge wear and some light nicks & scratches in varnish and retains about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32328 JR360 (10,000-15,000)

RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 864. Cal. 44. Fine early Colt with 8″ rnd bbl, Hartford address with German silver front sight. It has full fluted cylinder with serial number in one of flutes. It has 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat headed hammer screw & short stock screws. It has a silver plated brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with 1-pc Army size walnut grip. Top left of grip is stamped “51”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter showing that this revolver was shipped to Spies & Co., New York on April 22, 1861 in a shipment of 350 same type guns. Another fluted Army, SN 2862, was in the same order and is being sold elsewhere in this auction. It is likely that research will show that this order was destined for the south and probably Georgia as Spies, Kissan & Co. had connections and had done business with southern firms. A large number of these early 60 Armies were shipped to southern distributors and are usually considered as Confederate arms. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% strong orig blue with some holster pitting, mostly on left side. Rammer retains 60-70% dark case colors. Cylinder retains traces of glossy blue in flutes with balance flaked to a medium patina. There are a couple of spots of pitting in one of the flutes. Back of cylinder has four of safety pins that are partially prominent. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger on left side with recoil shields faded to gray. Trigger guard retains about 85-90% strong orig silver and backstrap about 95% strong orig silver with some slight bubbling & flaking toward heel. Grip has a chipped toe & shows edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-32325 JR361 (6,000-10,000)

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2862. Cal. 44. Rare fluted Army with very rare 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, Hartford address & German silver front sight. It has full fluted cylinder with patent date in one flute & serial number in opposite flute. It has 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat headed hammer screw & short stock screws. It has brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with 1-pc Army size walnut grip. A large number of these early 60 Armies were shipped to southern orders and are usually considered Confederate arms. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped April 22, 1861 to Spies & Co. in a shipment of 350 similar firearms. It is well known that Spies & Co. was a large distributor of firearms & had connections in the South, especially Georgia, so it is likely that this shipment of 350 Colt revolvers, including another fluted Army, SN 864 from the same shipment, which is being sold elsewhere in this auction, and was destined for the South. There is no indication that this revolver was Confederate used but the implications are strong that it may have been. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig military finish, stronger in sheltered areas, with good feathers around front sight. Rammer pivot retains strong bright case colors. Cylinder retains about same, mostly in flutes, with balance a soft patina. All six safety pins are crisp. Frame & hammer retain strong but faded case colors, mostly in sheltered areas with balance turned gray. Trigger guard is a light brass patina & backstrap is mostly a gray patina with blue at top. Grip has a couple of chips in edge, otherwise is sound with a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-32326 JR363 (10,000-15,000)

EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH NAVY SIZE GRIP. SN 35. Cal. 44. This extremely rare Army has the very rare 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with German silver front sight and no bbl address. Address may have been removed at the factory. There are dashes where the ends of the address may have been. It has usual rebated cylinder with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. It has brass trigger guard & backstrap with Navy sized 1-pc walnut grip. Frame is 3-screw, not cut for shoulder stock is without capping groove and it has rack & pinion creeping rammer which is, unusually, matching numbered. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, only about ten of these revolvers were ever made, all under serial number 100. He also states that “Similar prototype arms are in the Wadsworth Atheneum, Connecticut State Library, and private collections. None of these has barrel markings.” PROVENANCE: Little John’s Auction, June 2004, Lot 627 CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains a cleaned but now patinated thin silver/brown patina with evidence of sanding marks. Cylinder also has a thin silver/brown patina and retains 50-60% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains 25-30% thin case colors with balance turned silver. Trigger guard retains 50-60% orig silver plating with balance a medium mustard patina, which is also the condition of backstrap. Grip is sound with chipped right toe and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered moderate pitting with a few deeper spots. A truly rare & exceptional Colt Army. 4-32329 JR374 (12,500-17,500)

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH NAVY SIZE GRIP. SN 24. Cal. 44. Extremely rare Army with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight & Hartford address. It has rack & pinion rammer with the handle numbered to frame. It has 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock and without capping groove with tiny “COLT’S PATENT” on left front side. It has brass trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc Navy size walnut grip with four notches by backstrap on right side and a crude carved “W” centered on right side. Left shoulder & left front web of trigger guard have tiny inspector initials. The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, states that about 55 of the first 100 revolvers are in the same configuration as this revolver. Accompanied by a letter from old time gun dealer/collector, Henry Stuart, dated Aug. 31, 1985, authenticating this revolver and giving some of its past provenance back to 1938. PROVENANCE: William T. Stroud, 1938; Henry M. Stuart, 1956; H.H. Miller, 1974; L.R. Littlefield, 1985 to consignor. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including rammer, wedge & grip. No orig finish remains on metal, being a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered fine pitting. Cylinder has one area of heavier pitting and retains 10-15% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame has clear markings and hammer screw appears to be a replacement. Grip frame retains a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound with chipped toes & a few gouges & scratches and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-32330 JR379 (7,500-12,500)

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 245. Cal. 44. Rare early 60 Army with very rare 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, Hartford address with German silver front sight. It has 6-shot rebated cylinder and 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flathead hammer screw & shortstock screws. It has a capping groove and rare silver plated iron backstrap with silver plated brass trigger guard & varnished 1-pc Army sized walnut grip. This rare early revolver falls within range where fluted cylinder Armys are usually found making it a most unusual & rare 60 Army. Right shoulder of trigger guard is scratched with initials “LW” & left shoulder “98”. Accompanied by a russet brown leather slim Jim holster with trigger guard cutout that is orig & riveted belt loop on back. This is the style most often associated with Confederate usage which is further supported by the fact that a large portion of these early 60 Armies were shipped to southern distributors prior to outbreak of Civil War and are considered Confederate used firearms. Also accompanied by a large accumulation of copies of pages of various articles & publications regarding early 1860 Armies and their variations. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains about 40% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors with balance turned silver. Frame retains 50-60% thin orig case colors, stronger on right side. Grip frame retains 80-85% strong orig silver plating with some light flaking on back strap & a few flaked spots on front strap & trigger bow. Cylinder retains about 30% thin orig blue, mostly in rebated area, with some traces of blue on larger diameter and overall retains about 50-60% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip is sound with minor chipping around bottom edges with light nicks & scratches and retains about 90% strong orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Holster shows very heavy wear with losses at toe and around cylinder area with some minor restitching on seam. 4-32327 JR357 (6,000-10,000)

EXTREMELY RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH 10″ Barrel. SN 93921. Cal. 44. Probably the only one known, this revolver is arguably the most rare of all the Model 1860 Army revolvers. It has a 10″ rnd bbl with standard German silver front sight blade and a period of use installed V-notch rear sight at the chamber end of the bbl. Cylinder is equally rare in that it is unfluted and non-rebated, like the Model 1861 Navy Colt, with the Ormsby naval battle scene. It has a 3-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. It has deluxe, highly figured 1-pc walnut grip with a 7/8″ x 7/8″ silver shield on left side. Shield is engraved “To / Geo. A. Jackson / From Dick Irwin / 1870”. Rammer lever is checkered about 1-5/8″ near the tip. Bbl lug is without a serial number and does not appear to have ever had one. It is dimensionally correct and an accompanying x-ray discloses no apparent alteration. Cylinder does not have a serial number and does not appear to have ever had one. Neither does it appear to have ever had safety pins. Accompanied by the x-ray, as previously mentioned, and a copy of pages from the book Texas Collector: / Gaines de Graffenried, Conger. This book was printed in 1987 and on p. 39 begins an article regarding this specific revolver. Author relates that Mr. de Graffenried and another collector named Clyde O’Neal became aware of a small collection belonging to an elderly lawyer named Rice, in Hamilton, Texas. They drove over, looked at the collection, but were unable to purchase anything at that time. The old lawyer reportedly related that back in the 1890’s his uncle was the sheriff of neighboring Bosque County, in Meridian, Texas. He related that one day a well dressed stranger drove a stylish rubber-tired buggy, being pulled by a handsome span of bays, into the town. After he dropped off his team at the local livery stable he stopped by a saloon and became “uproariously intoxicated”. The sheriff, the judge’s uncle, arrested him and relieved him of this long barreled Colt. Around noon the next day the stranger was released but failed to reclaim his revolver. The sheriff, in his later years, gave this revolver to his nephew, the judge. About twenty years later, Mr. de Graffenried learned the judge had passed away and contacted his widow who gifted this revolver to him and later allowed him to purchase the judge’s library. Page 40 of the book contains an overall picture and a close-up of the grip of this revolver. Pages 161 & 163 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, mentions that there were shorter & longer than standard bbls made by Colt and that “at least one specimen is known having a 10″ bbl and a roll-engraved, non-rebated cylinder”. He states that “any bbl lengths other than 7-1/2″ and 8″ are so rare as to be categorized as special order or experimental”. PROVENANCE: Gaines de Graffenried; Gary A. Walton; James D. Julia Auctions, Oct. 2004, Lot #1327 CONDITION: About fine. Bbl, cylinder, frame & back strap retain an even, dark, plum/brown patina with some small hammer marks by the wedge opening on the right side of the bbl. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig silver plating with several small nicks & scratches on front strap. Frame, cylinder pin, trigger guard & back strap are all matching numbered. Wedge is numbered to another revolver and, as previously noted, cylinder & bbl are unnumbered. Grips have a couple of chips on right bottom edge with some light hammer marks on butt and show heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics need timing and are a little loose but functions well. Bore is bright & shiny with a few spots of scattered light pitting. An extremely rare & very desirable percussion Colt. 4-32334 JR351 (22,500-32,500)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction) Please Note: We stated that this appeared to be a Tommy Haas reconstruction having started with an exceptionally fine barrel and rammer numbered “65567.” We stand corrected. The gun is in fact refinished, but finish was apparently done by the Colt Factory at some time in the early part of the 20th Century when they were still working with the niter blue finish. The gun is a beautiful display piece.

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.CSN 65567. Cal. 44. Early Army with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has usual rebated cylinder with dbl serial numbers with orig number having been “7454” and serial number matching frame stamped adjacent in rebated area. It 3-screw frame, cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. It has silver plated trigger guard with blued iron backstrap and 1-pc Army sized walnut grip. There are small inspector initials on some of parts. The “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame is lightly & double struck. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “664”. This appears to be a Tommy Haas reconstruction, having started with an exceptionally fine bbl & rammer numbered “65567”. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy bright orig factory blue and brilliant case colors on rammer. Crown has been slightly rounded. Cylinder, with its matching numbers stamped in rebated area, retains most of a restored finish with about 50% thin Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame, hammer, trigger guard & backstrap all appear to have an exceptionally fine, professionally restored finish. Frame & hammer retain about all of their bright Colt-type case colors and trigger guard about 95% strong silver plating and backstrap strong Colt-type blue, thinned on backstrap, strong on top & buttstrap. Grip appears new on inside with matching number in ink in backstrap channel. Shows light wear on edges with nicks & scratches in varnish and retains 96-98% strong orig varnish. Last three numbers on trigger guard are misaligned and appear to be restamped. Serial numbers on frame & backstrap are thin. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32323 JR377 (5,000-10,000)

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH BRITISH PROOFS. SN 95365. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has British proofs in flute on left side of bbl lug. It has rebated cylinder with serial number “4747” in the normal position with matching four digits of serial number stamped in rebated area and has British proofs between chambers. It has a 3-screw frame, not cut for shoulder stock, without capping groove and has “COLT’S PATENT” that has been dbl stamped on left side. It has silver plated trigger guard with iron backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip and there is a small “L” adjacent to serial numbers on bottom of frame & buttstrap. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “5730”. Bbl retains 92-94% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking & light vice marks on each side. Rammer handle retains most of its orig case colors, bright in pivot area with strong blue on rammer. Cylinder retains most of a fine restored finish with about 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene & some scattered pitting. Five of six safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain most of a beautiful restored finish with bright case colors. Trigger guard retains 60-70% silver plating & backstrap about all of its brilliant Colt-style blue. Grip appears to be a modern replacement with very large matching ink number in backstrap channel. Mechanics are crisp with long fore & aft cylinder play with bright shiny bore & fine pitting just in front of cylinder. 4-32320(7,500-12,500)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Please Note: We have noted “Tommy Haas quality”. Obviously there is no way that we can positively state that the work is by Haas, however it is refinished and the workmanship is excellent.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.(End additional information) SN 125157. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has usual 6-shot rebated cylinder and 3-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat headed hammer screw. It has brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with Army sized 1-pc walnut grip that has a legible cartouche on each side. It also has small inspector initials on some of parts. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains most of an extremely fine, Tommy Haas quality, restored blue finish with good feathers around front sight and rammer latch stud. Cylinder retains restored finish on rebated area with larger diameter having a touched up finish and retains about 70% Ormsby Naval battle scene with scattered fine pitting. It has all six safety pins that are probably replacements. Frame & hammer have been cleaned but retain about 75% strong but moderately faded orig case colors, bright on sides of hammer. Trigger guard is a light brass patina and backstrap has most of a fine restored finish. Grip has slightly chipped toes and retains a hand worn patina with its legible cartouches. Trigger & hammer screws appear to be replacements. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32324 JR376 (4,000-7,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8487. Cal. 44. Fine early martial 60 Army with 8″ rnd bbl, New York address & German silver front sight. It has standard rebated cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene and 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with extended stock screws. It has brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip that has a clear “OWA” cartouche in a rectangle, the mark of famous O.W. Ainsworth on the left side. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Cylinder, curiously, has no safety pins & never had any. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Grip is matching. Bbl retains 60-70% thin restored blue and cylinder is a thin blue/brown patina with scattered pitting around front edge and retains 70-75% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains 75-80% faded case colors with recoil shields turned gray. Hammer retains most of its orig dark case colors. Trigger guard is a light brass patina and backstrap retains 75-80% restored blue. Wedge spring is missing. Grip is sound with very light wear and retains most of its fine oil finish with crisp cartouche. Hammer will not hold in half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-32321 JR365 (4,000-7,000)

SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL REWORKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 15519. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl and “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with German silver front sight & a 3-leaf third model dragoon style rear sight dovetailed into cylinder end on top. It has usual rebated cylinder with Naval battle scene & a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and short stock screws. It also has brass trigger guard with a large “US” stamped just in front of trigger guard web and iron backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip that has thin but legible cartouches and has small inspector initials on various parts. For a long time it was thought that these revolvers with mixed numbers and the “US” stamping was possibly a field repair or a militia rework but several recent articles in various publications have disclosed that these reworks were probably done at Springfield Arsenal. Bbl, frame, cylinder pin & backstrap are all matching numbered with wedge having number “6240”, cylinder “8388” & trigger guard “28017”. Grip was not removed to check its number. CONDITION: Very good. Numbers as noted above. Bbl retains a cleaned smooth blue/brown patina with a few light nicks & dings. Cylinder is a matching patina and retains 40-50% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, stronger on right side and in sheltered areas. Trigger guard is a light brass patina & backstrap matches bbl & cylinder. Grip is sound with slightly chipped toes and light nicks & scratches showing moderate wear with legible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32322 JR373 (3,000-5,000)

RARE COLT LONDON MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 158452. Cal. 44. Rare London Army with 8″ rnd bbl, London address, with German silver front sight. It has British proofs on bbl & between each of chambers on rebated area of cylinder. It has 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock and has iron trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Hammer screw & lock bolt screw appear to be replacements. PROVENANCE: Butterfield & Butterfield Auction, March 1991, Lot 2074; Robert Howard Collection CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned bright metal color with some very fine pitting on bbl. Cylinder retains 20-25% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & backstrap also have very fine pitting. Grip is sound with some light edge wear & a few minor nicks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-32319 JR364 (4,000-7,000)

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(Correction) Please note that the consignor corrects us and states that this gun has been re-done by Tommy Haas.

FABULOUS COPY OF COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 99749. Cal. 44. With standard 8″ bbl, standard front sight, usual markings and cylinder of Naval scene. Gun has full nickel finish except for brass trigger guard. There is an “H” inspector mark at wedge screw, an “E” inspector mark on opposite side of bbl as well as on the cylinder, an “S” on bottom of bbl under rammer lever and “T” on top of backstrap. We can find no foreign proof marks, so we really can not determine the origin of this fine copy of a Colt 1860 Army. Mounted with fine 1-pc wooden grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Gun appears to be unfired with most all of its finish. There are a couple small pits on rammer handle that may be casting flaws. Cylinder has all of its safety pins and all the SN match. Bow of brass trigger guard has a few minor storage dings. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright with left hand twist rifling. 4-32332 BT132 (1,500-3,000)

FABULOUS ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 193702. Cal. .44. Nickel finish with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight with “New York U.S. America” address. It has usual rebated 6-shot cylinder with “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame. It is engraved with full frame coverage Nimschke foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background with extensive patterns over bbl & around muzzle with dash & dot border around address. Cylinder has dash & dot borders around front & rear edges of raised area. Hammer has full coverage on both sides & top with wolf’s heads on either side of hammer nose. Backstrap has Nimschke’s trademark fan at top with scallop & dot border and a Moorish pattern at bottom which extends around to buttstrap. Trigger bow & trigger guard are engraved to match. It has beautiful 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved Mexican eagle in an oval on left side. This has all appearance of being by the master’s hand. Quite a number of these fine engraved Armys were ordered by or presented to Mexican dignitaries & high ranking military officers. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is engraved to match but unnumbered. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig nickel with a few flakes in gullets on bbl lug. Cylinder retains 95-97% strong orig nickel with about 98% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig nickel with some fine pitting on face of hammer nose. Trigger guard retains about 50% orig nickel finish with a fine brass patina elsewhere. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 95% strong orig nickel. Grip has a repairable crack on left side with numerous age lines and retains a fine golden mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32333 JR457 (15,000-20,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 192759. Nickel finish with 8” rnd bbl with German silver front sight and “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. It has usual 6-shot rebated cylinder and “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame with the caliber on the left shoulder of trigger guard. It has brass trigger guard & iron back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Few of these orig nickeled Armys were made and even fewer survive today. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl & rammer retain about 95% strong orig nickel with muzzle edge wear & some very fine pitting with some staining around forcing cone area. Cylinder has been fired, but very little and retains 92-95% strong orig nickel with losses on front & rear edges and retains about 97-98% Ormsby naval battle scene. All six of safety pins are present with one slightly mashed. Frame, hammer & grip frame retain about 90-95% orig nickel with some minor flaking & bubbling. Grip has only very light wear on edges with some minor chipping in varnish & overall retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-32317 JR636 (4,000-6,000)

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(Additional Information) Please Note: On the frame just forward of the serial number is the letter “S” in a circle. The letter “S” stands for Sedgeley. Mr. Sedgeley , in the early part of the 20th Century, was one of the foremost gun restorers in North America and frequently marked items he worked on. This piece is therefore something that Mr. Sedgeley worked on or produced.

EXTREMELY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY CUTAWAY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11474. Cal. 44. Probably altered at Springfield Arsenal as this Colt is a full martially marked specimen. It has a partially legible cartouche on left side of grip and small inspector initials on various parts. Cut away consists of a 1-1/8″ section from left side of bbl exposing the bore, a 7/8″ x 1/8″ slot on bbl lug exposing rack & pinion rammer workings, one complete chamber exposed, entire left recoil shield milled flush with side of frame with eight 1/8″ cuts to expose entire internal workings. It has a milled recess on frame below cylinder to expose cylinder stop (lock bolt) from both sides. It has a 1″ slot on each side of frame above trigger guard exposing lock bolt & spring working arrangement. Top of left side of grip at juncture of frame & backstrap is cut away to expose roller action of hammer on spring making it a very complete cutaway. This is a standard 60 Army with 7-7/8″ bbl, apparently recrowned to this length, with 4-screw frame having a flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip with a partially visible cartouche. Bottom of bbl lug has an “S” in a circle on flat above serial number. No indication what this is for and it has never previously been encountered by this cataloger. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl, cylinder & backstrap retain a smooth even medium brown patina & frame retains traces of orig case colors. Trigger guard has a few scratches on front end & grip is sound with moderate wear and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. This must have been an issued & used piece before it was cut away. 4-32318 JR354 (6,000-10,000)

COLT MODEL 1860 CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 50532. Cal. 44 RF. Unusual conversion with 7-13/16″ rnd bbl, obviously reduced from 8″. It has German silver front sight with New York address and a lead filled dovetail at cylinder end. It retains its percussion rack & pinion rammer. Cylinder is 1871-72 open top style, straight wall, unfluted & not rebated. It has number “56” on back edge between two of cylinders and appears to have same number on bbl face. It has a crude loading slot and had a loading gate pinned on a stud with no visible spring. Frame has straight bottom underneath cylinder as with the open tops and has a nickel plated brass trigger guard with nickeled iron backstrap. It has 1-pc Army size walnut grip. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl, cylinder & frame retain a chocolate brown attic patina with minor nicks & scratches. Frame has appearance of fire scale and also is a dark patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain 50-60% nickel finish. Grip is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Hammer will not hold at full cock and timing is a little off. Bore is dark & worn. 4-32316 JR381 (2,000-3,000)

COLT 1860 ARMY PISTOL STOCK. SN 22782. Removable stock for 1860 Colt Army has straight grain carbine-type stock with brass carbine buttplate and brass attachment fixture complete with iron saddle ring. Both pieces of brass are SN 22782. CONDITION: Fine. Brass shows evidence of being cleaned years ago and returning to a mellow patina color. Stock is solid with usual nicks and dings and most of its original finish. 4-32337 BT133 (3,000-5,000)

EXTREMELY RARE & SPECIAL FLUCK MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 2661. Cal. 44. Only about 300 of these rare revolvers were built by Colt as replacements for the Walker revolvers which had blown up & been destroyed in service, as is generally acceptable. They were made from left over Walker parts and, like this revolver, have a 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with bbl address that reads from cylinder to muzzle. It has a vertical latch rammer with 2-3/16″ cylinder that had a single safety pin which is missing. It has oval stop slots with a very distinctive pressure ridge and has Ranger-Indian fight scene. Frame has centrally located “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side and it has very tiny irregularly hand stamped serial numbers on bottom of bbl lug, frame, front end of trigger guard, front end of buttstrap & on cylinder, all of which are matching. It has the reworked Walker trigger guard & backstrap that has the rnd front edge & square back edge in trigger slot with V-hammer spring & 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap is noticeably longer than a standard dragoon, giving it a distinctive downward angle on buttstrap. The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, gives serial range of approx. 2216 to approx. 2515, however Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms states that a 1998 detailed study Observation on Colt Second Contract, November 2, 1847, wherein the authors state that they have identified 1,000, rather than the previously thought 300, of these rare revolvers and that serial ranges are from 2001 through 3000. The Sutherland & Wilson book even shows two of these higher serial numbered “Fluck” dragoons and identifies them as such. Accompanied by a copy of a page from Norm Flayderman’s Catalog #115, Item 1526A, from 1990 offering this Fluck Dragoon for sale. Also accompanied by a copy of an article by Dick Salzer, Staff Editor, which appeared on p. 36 of an issue of The Gun Report, which lists seventy-one known Fluck revolvers with serial numbers ranging from 2030 through 3012. One of the numbers is “2660”, the consecutive number to our Fluck. Also included is a page from Man at Arms which is a short article also regarding the Fluck revolvers which states in effect that the Fluck revolvers were not replacements for blown-up Walkers but were in fact a contract for 1,000 revolvers dated Nov. 2, 1847. They were simply manufactured from left over Walker parts and used Walker-style serial number dies left over from Whitneyville, making these the very first martially produced Colt revolvers. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered, and rammer which is numbered 3616, obviously from a first model dragoon. Overall retains a dark chocolate brown patina with some silvered case hardening on frame. Cylinder, with its distinctive pressure line, retains 20-25% orig Ranger-Indian fight cylinder scene. Trigger guard & backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chip at frame on left side, otherwise is sound & shows very heavy wear with some mild battering on bottom edges & buttstrap and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Hammer is not secure in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-32307 JR352 (25,000-40,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10731. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with usual bbl marking. It has a tiny “U.S.” below COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame and brass grip frame with square back trigger guard and tiny inspector initials on most of parts, including left bottom edge of 1-pc walnut grip. Grip has been refinished, obliterating cartouches which were undoubtedly present before refinishing. It has a matching number in ink in backstrap channel. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered either “68” or “89”. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray/brown patina with small spots of scattered light pitting. Cylinder is identical condition and retains 35-40% Ranger-Indian fight scene and four of six safety pins are prominent. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina and grip is sound showing moderate wear and retains an amateur restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-32308 JR353 (8,000-12,000)

MARTIALLY MARKED AINSWORTH INSPECTED CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5998. Cal. 45 Colt. Rare Custer range single action with bbl reduced to 5-3/8” with a large half moon iron front sight mounted nearly flush with muzzle. It has script bbl address with serifs at each end. It has first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. There are 2-line patent dates with the “US” crudely obliterated. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has outline of the partially legible Ainsworth’s “OWA” cartouche on left side. There is a small “M” carved at top of grip on left side with another on bottom of left edge. Both carvings are old & worn having been in place a very long time. Accompanied by a signed & notarized letter from someone named Gary Cunningham & addressed to “Mr. von Leer” wherein he states that in summer of 1967 he was traveling through Oklahoma and stopped at a trading post on an Indian reservation. He negotiated the purchase of this revolver from the Indian gentleman running the store. In answer to his question if there was a story about the Colt, the Indian replied that “his grandfather had gotten the weapon from one of ‘Yellow Hair’s’ dead soldiers at the Battle of Little Big Horn”. He further stated that he had received the Colt as a gift “when he became a man”. Mr. Cunningham states that he purchased it for less than $100. This single action is only about fifty numbers from one known Custer Battlefield Colt and 30 from another and falls well within the range of Custer Battlefield single actions. Table II-XI, “Historically Associated 7th Cavalry Revolvers”, on p. 280 of Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolver . . a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, lists this revolver by serial number as “Presumptive. Alleged Cheyenne capture at Little Bighorn”. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Traces of finish remain in most sheltered areas, being an overall cleaned light gray patina. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a few spots of very fine pitting. 4-32360 JR477 (12,500-25,000)

COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 139547. Cal. 45 Colt. This revolver is from the last contract for cavalry revolvers and bears the sub-inspector initials of “RAC” for Rinaldo A. Carr. It has 7-1/2” bbl with full front sight & block letter address. It has second type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Left front of frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “U.S”. It has 1-pc walnut grip with a legible date of “1890” and legible cartouche of “SEB” for Stanhope E. Blunt on left side and the faint but legible “RAC” cartouche on right side. The “RAC” initials are also found on bottom of bbl, frame, bottom of left edge of grip & cylinder. Trigger guard has a “K” sub-inspector initial. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig blue with most of wear on left side. Frame retains 35-40% case colors, mostly in sheltered areas, bright in front gullets. Hammer retains 40-50% faded case colors, stronger on right side. Cylinder retains about 90% strong orig blue, somewhat thinned with edge wear. Trigger guard retains about 75-80% strong blue & backstrap & buttstrap about 60%. Grip is sound with chipped left toe and some crude initials carved on bottom right side and shows moderate wear & retains a dark, hand worn patina. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-32302 JR494 (10,000-15,000)

SCARCE JOHN T. CLEVELAND SUB-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 35044. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly shortened front sight with rare block letter address without hyphens. Bottom of bbl, bottom front of frame, right bottom edge of grip & cylinder have the “JTC” sub-inspector initials. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and it has its orig base pin with dimpled ends. On p. 45 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers . . a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, another revolver, #35042 is listed with the same unhyphenated address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with a crudely obliterated “US”. It has its orig matching numbered 1-pc walnut grip with legible “DAL”, for David A. Lyle, cartouche and date “1877” on left side with the “JTC” cartouche on right side. Inside the ejector rod house is a tiny “7” stamped near the back end. The obliterated “US” usually indicates Indian use or a deserter with stolen weapon. This revolver was part of the 9th contract which delivered 2,003 revolvers to the government. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains a plummy blue/brown patina with pitting around muzzle. Frame, with its obliterated “US”, is a plum/blue patina with fine pitting around front and edges of top strap. Cylinder is a gray patina with pitting around front edge. Trigger guard is a plum brown patina with traces of orig blue and a blue/brown front strap. Back strap & butt strap have traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a brown patina. Grip has chipped toes with light nicks & dings and retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32306 JR490 (5,000-10,000)

EXTREMELY RARE E.C. WHEELER SUB-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 49390. Cal. 45 Colt. Very rare cavalry with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly shortened & thinned front sight with block letter address. It has 3-line patent dates and “US” on left side of frame. It has Henry Nettleton’s “HN” inspector initials in all the normal places except frame which is inspected by E.C. Wheeler and has a “W” by frame serial number. The observed Nettleton initials were found on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, top of backstrap & cylinder. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and its orig base pin with dimples at each end. It has 1-pc walnut grip that shows severe hard wear with chipped toes and some slight alterations to bottom edge. There is no number inside backstrap channel so it appears the grip is an old field replacement. It has partial outline of a cartouche on left side. This exact revolver is listed by serial number on p. 59 of Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers . . A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, where he lists 29 Wheeler inspected revolvers. He states that Wheeler substituted for Henry Nettleton during his illness making this, indeed, a very rare cavalry Colt. CONDITION: Good, all matching except grip. Traces of finish remain in most sheltered areas being overall a bright cleaned metal color. Gullets in front of frame retain strong case colors with some light, fine pitting over other areas of frame and on sides of hammer. Trigger guard & front strap appear to have been lightly filed. Ejector rod screw is a replacement and some of other screws are slightly battered. Cylinder has scattered light pitting with a plum patina in flutes. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32301 JR493 (7,000-10,000)

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(Additional Information) Please note that in the description the cataloguer refers to museum numbers in white paint on grips “49-AC” Consignor states that “AC” stands for Arnold Chernoff, a renown, high-profile gun dealer from years past.

RARE HENRY NETTLETON INSPECTED BUY-BACK COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 50172. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, altered & shortened front sight, with block letter address. Roll mark is slightly off center to the right. Frame has crisp 3-line patent dates and a “US” on left side of frame. Frame & trigger guard serial numbers are accompanied by Nettleton’s “H.N.” initials. They are also found on cylinder, left side of hammer, top of backstrap and bottom right edge of grip. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head & a replacement base pin without dimples in the end. It has 1-pc grip with a clear “1878” date and the partially obliterated cartouche of Capt. John E. Greer “JEG” on the left side with a worn & illegible cartouche on right side. Bottom right edge of grip has probably what is a museum number in white paint “49-AC”. Page 45 of Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers . . . a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, has a listing of nickel plated & buy-back Nettleton inspected revolvers, which listing contains the number “50170”, only two numbers from this revolver. It also states that because of the close number sequence of these nickel plated buy-backs that they were probably packed in their orig shipping cartons when re-purchased by Colt giving rise to premise that this revolver, #50172, was in same container as #50170. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except bbl which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 65-75% strong orig nickel with flaking & wear on both sides from muzzle with some of flaked areas a dark patina. Frame retains most of its strong orig nickel with a few flaked spots and some light pitting on hammer. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 90% orig nickel with some flaking & spotting. Grip, with cartouches as noted, shows heavy wear on left edge with a hand worn patina. Crisp mechanics, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-32300 JR492 (5,000-10,000)

SCARCE LEWIS DRAPER INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 33073. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly shortened front sight with hyphenated block letter bbl address. It has 2-line patent dates and large “U.S.” on left side of frame. The “LD” sub-inspector initials appear on bottom of frame, above serial number with faint “JTC” for John T. Cleveland sub-inspector initials on bottom of bbl and on cylinder. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Buttstrap has a swivel installed that, curiously, has string wrapping as a spacer on inside. It has an unmarked replacement grip with no number in backstrap channel and a relief hole in bottom for swivel stud. Bbl & cylinder have full 5-digit serial number. This revolver was part of the 9th contract which delivered 2,003 revolvers to the government. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cylinder, except for grip which is unnumbered. Overall retains a cleaned silver/gray patina with traces of finish in most sheltered areas with faded case colors in frame gullets and loading slot. Cylinder retains strong blue in flutes. Grip is sound with a minor scratch or two and retains most of a hand worn patina. This grip fits extremely well and there is little doubt that it is an arsenal or Colt replacement item. This appears to be one of the 1893 Colt refinished cavalries, possibly issued to New York Militia. Base pin may be an old replacement, without dimples. Hammer is soft in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-32299 JR491 (4,000-7,000)

RARE ETCHED PANEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 101345. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare single action with short bbl & etched panel. It has 4-3/4” bbl with slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with a tiny “44” on the bottom at the frame. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. It also has eagle & rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver in left grip. Inside right grip has scratched initials “AG”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed & showing shipment on Aug. 21, 1885 to C.J. Chapin Arms Co., St. Louis, MO in a shipment of two same type guns. CONDITION: Good, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas with strong bright blue under ejector rod housing and in ejector rod housing gullets. Frame has case colors in most sheltered areas, bright inside loading gate. Trigger guard & backstrap have traces of blue with balance of metal being a smooth plum brown patina. Cylinder has light pitting. Grips show moderate to heavy wear and are sound. It has orig base pin with dimples at each end. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-32303 JR476 (3,000-5,000)

*TEXAS RANGER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 282297. Cal. 41 Colt. Texas Ranger identified Colts are rarely ever encountered and frequently those that are have dubious provenance. Very few Colts are documented as having been shipped directly to a Texas Ranger unit. This one is in the Colt records as having been shipped to South Texas Company D. It has 4-3/4” bbl with 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. It has 2-line patent dates & rampant Colt in a partial circle on left side of frame. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips and buttstrap is hand stamped “Co. D”. Accompanied a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed. It was shipped to Belknap Hardware Co., Louisville, KY “C/O South Texas Company D” on Sept. 5, 1906 in a one gun shipment. Research at the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco, TX may turn up additional history on this Colt. The South Texas Rangers were the units involved in most of the outlaw problems out of Mexico with numerous shootouts and manhunts. They were also frequently up against cross-border raiders like Poncho Villa and others. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas being mostly a dark plum/brown patina mixed with gray. Ejector rod housing has several small dings with more dents on left side of bbl commensurate with having been used to twist wire. Frame has fine pitting with a series of small dings in front area. Grips show heavy wear being nearly smooth on right side and turned chocolate. Buttstrap has numerous tiny dents. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some good shine & moderate pitting. 4-32305 JR475 (4,000-7,000)

*CASED COLT SAA SHERIFF’S MODEL. SN SA 38839. Cal. 44 SPL & 44-40. Boxed 3″ Sheriff’s Model with extra cylinder. Blue and cased color with 2-pc walnut grips. 3rd Generation made approx. 1980. Gun comes in original wood grain box with tags, pamphlets and letters, still housed in original styrofoam inner box with extra cylinder. Accompanied with display case and its original cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: Extremely fine. As new including its boxes and display case. 4-32545 BT102 (700-1,500)

CASED COLT SPECIAL EDITION NAVY & DRAGOON. SN 24925 & 24579. Cal. 36. This 1851 Navy, half of this fabulous two-gun set has a 7-1/2″ bbl with case hardened blue and silver finish, ivory grips with gold medallions and factory grade “C” engraving. The other gun being a cal. 44 Dragoon model with 7-1/2″ bbl with case hardened and blue and brass finish, ivory grips with gold medallions and factory grade “C” engraving. Both guns have the feature of “1 of 50” inlaid in 24kt gold on right side of frame. They also have 24kt gold border frames and bands; front and rear of bbl. They are displayed in their factory, partitioned case with red velvet interior. There is a brass plaque attached with “COLT NAVY – COLT DRAGOON 1 OF 50 SPECIAL EDITION”. Accompany these guns and the case are two complete sets of accessories consisting of bullet mold, powder flask, nipple wrench and cap can. Guns also have their wood grain with styrofoam inner box with Colt Custom Shop labels identifying guns as Custom Edition, 1 of 50, Set #17. Accompanied with two Colt Factory letters, one dated June 25, 1979 and one dated Jan. 19, 1987 fully identifying these guns as listed above. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Both guns appear unfired. Case and accessories also appear new. The brass plaque on case shows a small amount of dark tarnish. 4-32547 BT103 (3,000-7,500)

CASED COLT U.S. CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE SET. SN 1054 US & US 1054. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. Blue and case colored. This set consists of two 1860 Armys in its walnut, blue lined presentation case. Guns are new in the box, 2nd Generation 1860 Armys complete with inspector marks, cut for shoulder stock and one piece walnut grips. The original black shipping boxes are gold lettered “THE AUTHENTIC COLT BLACK POWDER SERIES” with the likeness of Sam Colt and his signature. The walnut case has brass plaque engraved “UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE 1777 – 1977” with an infantry soldier with drawn sword on a galloping horse. The compartmental case contains a compartment for each pistol, a reproduction flask, nipple wrench, bullet mold, reproduction cap box and one shoulder stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Everything is as new and is virtually the same as it was made 30 years ago. 4-32546 BT101 (800-1,500)

SMALL CALIBER CURLY MAPLE STOCKED TARGET RIFLE WITH ROSEBUD RESERVATION CONNECTION. Cal. 45. 38-5/8″ full oct signed bbl cut about 2″ from the front. Bbl is signed with the initials “JGM”. This rifle features a long gull wing cheekpiece on each side of the curly maple stock. This is a heavy bbl rifle designed for target use. The flintlock, which is not currently working, was added at a later date, probably so that the gun could be used as a shooter. Gun was originally made as a percussion rifle. This rifle has good rifling in the bbl and once cleaned could still make a nice shooter. Rifle has dbl set triggers that are not currently working. A copy of a handwritten letter from Jack Berryman, at that time Secretary of the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors,dated 2.27.91 and provided to the consignor at that time of purchase, states that Mr. Berryman bought this gun in 1961 from Doug Vernon who owned a small museum in Sioux Falls, SD. Berryman indicates that Vernon professed to have been the Indian agent at one time for the Rosebud Reservation and that this very gun had been purchased from an Indian on that reservation. CONDITION: Break in the wrist area has been repaired by tightly wrapping with brass wire. Number of large areas of wood have been replaced along the right hand forend forward of the lock. 2-1/2″ section of wood replaced between the lock and the tang. Tang has been extended under the wrist area. 4-32355(2,500-4,000)

H. E. DIMICK ST. LOUIS HALF STOCK PLAINS RIFLE. Cal. 45. 36″ full oct bbl signed H. E. Dimick St. Louis. Walnut stock. Horace E. Dimick made plains rifles and derringers in St. Louis, MO., in the mid-19th century. He operated as H.E. Dimick & Company from 1849 to 1864 and as Dimick & Folsom from 1854 to 1861. The rifle has a checkered wrist, silver capbox in the stock and double set triggers. The engraved percussion lock is unmarked. CONDITION: Good and original throughout. The bbl wedge is missing. Ramrod is a replacement. Bbl has uniform age and patina throughout. Lock screw should be replaced. 4-32354 RG43 (2,500-4,500)

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD BURTON SADDLE RING CARBINE SN NSN. Cal. 50 CF. One of the first military issued bolt action firearms, but not well received and only 316 of these carbines were ever produced. It has 22” rnd bbl with integral square base front sight & Springfield ladder rear sight. Bolt cover has usual Ward Burton markings and left side of receiver is marked with a spread-winged eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD 1871”. Mounted in a straight grain, uncheckered American walnut 1-pc stock with sgl bbl band & spring retainer with a clear “ESA” (for Erskine S. Allin) cartouche on left side of wrist. It has a sling bar & ring on left side below receiver. It has a smooth carbine/musket buttplate with “US” on tang. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl, trigger guard & buttplate retain a cleaned bright metal patina similar to orig finish when carbine was issued. Receiver & bolt were black case hardened (oil quenched) and now retain a medium gray/brown patina with some fine pitting over rear receiver bridge. There is a chip of wood missing under sling bar with a small bruise on forestock & other minor light nicks & scratches and overall retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-32353 JR513 (5,000-7,000)

SCARCE DUTCH POTTSDAM INDIAN USED CONVERSION MUSKET. SN 589. Cal. 75. Probably an Indian trade musket with bbl reduced to 34-1/2″ and a shotgun bead-type front sight with brass furniture and stock reduced commensurately in length. Lockplate is marked “SAARN” and it has various proof marks on metal. Date “11/4/1864” is scratched on left side flat. Right side of buttstock has fourteen early style brass tacks in a dbl cross pattern. Buttplate is missing with forestock & buttstock shortened and has been that way for a very long time as it shows heavy wear and patina. CONDITION: Fair, with matching numbers. Metal retains a smooth medium to dark patina with wrench marks toward breech end of the bbl and heavy pitting around nipple area with burnout behind bolster. Bbl has a hole in top that looks like an old sword cut. Wood, as noted, has a few chips with numerous nicks & scratches and retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, dark bore. 4-32357 JR439 (500-1,500)

H.E. LEMAN INDIAN TACK RIFLE SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 32-1/4″ oct bbl full stock rifle with modified brass front sight, and standing V-notch rear engraved on top flat “H.E.Leman, Lancaster, PA, warranted” and the lock also marked “Leman, Lancaster, PA”. This classic Indian rifle is pictured in Indian Guns, Spears & Shields of the American Frontier; John Baldwin. The bbl and forend are wrapped with rawhide and stock is decorated with 35 tacks in an arrow pattern around patch box on right side of stock. Cheek piece has 5 tacks in a cross pattern. There are 2 claws and a red piece of cloth attached to front ramrod pipe. The trigger guard, buttplate and patch box are all made of brass and the lock plate has a modest amount of scroll engraving. H.E. Leman manufactured rifles are known for quality and renown for their accuracy. They continued to be made long after cartridge guns were popular and many found their way into Indian hands. PROVENANCE: Michael Ward Collection CONDITION: Good. Bbl is silvery brown patina. Lock is somewhat darker with some corrosion under bolster. The stock is weathered and hand worn with splices missing along each side of bbl. 4-32339 BT139 (4,000-7,000)

SPENCER MODEL 1860 INDIAN CARBINE SN 31426. Cal. 52. Standard 22″ carbine bbl with square base front sight, and missing rear sight. Sling ring and bar are intact. Forend ornamented with 3 brass tacks in triangular pattern on both sides of forend with 35 brass tacks bordering the buttplate and a loop pattern on right side of stock. There is a 5-1/2″ strip of rawhide wrapped around wrist of stock held with 4 brass tacks in front, 13 brass tacks in rear. The rear swivel is intact but frozen in place. The buttplate is present as well as mag tube with spring. PROVENANCE: Michael Ward Collection CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a dark brown patina with light pitting throughout its length as is the receiver, lock plate, hammer and trigger plate. The buttplate is very heavily pitted. Forend is sound with usual nicks and dings and a proper hand worn finish with a slight crack on both sides at tip. Buttstock is repaired as mentioned as well as chips of wood missing along buttplate. 4-32341 BT138 (5,000-9,000)

SPENCER-GREMMER INDIAN RIFLE SN 44393. Cal. 44 or 45. This well worn 1860 Spencer has had it orig bbl replaced with a Sharps heavy oct bbl with half nickel front sight with standing V-notch rear. The sling ring and bar are missing while the screws remain. The buttplate and mag tube have been removed rendering this a sgl shot rifle. There is a strip of rawhide wrapped around the buttstock to secure it and cover the break. There is also a strip of rawhide attaching the forend to the bbl. This gun is pictured in Indian Guns, Spears & Shields of the American Frontier; John Baldwin. PROVENANCE: Mike Ward Collection CONDITION: Good. Visible part of bbl is a very dark brown patina with the balance covered in rawhide. Receiver is also dark brown patina with almost full coverage pitting on left side and scattered pitting on right. Hammer and plate are a dark patina with scattered pitting. The buttstock has seen some extremely hard use and is literally held together by its rawhide wrap. 4-32340 BT137 (6,000-10,000)

MODEL 1866 WINCHESTER “YELLOW BOY” CARBINE. SN 131102. 44RF cal. “Yellow Boy” carb. that probably saw Indian use. It has a row of rnd head brass tacks along the upper edge of the comb and holes indicating that the row extended all the way to the buttplate. There are also two rows on either side of the stock just forward of the buttplate, several of which are now missing. A sgl row of small nail holes on each side of the forearm for its full length indicate that it was also tacked at one time. One tack and two shanks remain on the forearm. This gun has a great appearance with aged patina and mellowed brass receiver. The 20″ rnd bbl is marked “WINCHESTER – REPEATING – ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. KING’S – IMPROVEMENT – PATENTED – MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860”. It has a full length magazine secured to the bbl by a band incorporating the front sight. The L-shaped rear sight is graduated on the leaf to 300 and 500 yds. CONDITION: Gun is overall good to very good with the iron work a mottled gray brown with spots of surface rust. Wood shows considerable wear with numerous nicks and gouges and minor splintering at the wrist. Gun is mechanically very good. Bore is dark but good to very good with strong rifling. Saddle ring staple has been cut off. 4-32349 DM116 (7,000-12,000)

INDIAN TACK WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 86076. Cal. 44-40. Frontier grade cut to 23″ oct bbl, full mag with bronzed modified front sight and V-notch sporting rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, straight grip, American walnut with crescent buttplate. This Indian tack gun has 9 brass tacks on each side of the forend. The forward wrist area of the buttstock has 12 pins in a triangle shape on each side. There are 29 tacks up and around bordering the buttplate. There is a notch 6-1/2″ from muzzle cut in the bottom flat of bbl. There is also a hole on each side of the receiver adjacent to the lifter well. PROVENANCE: Michael Ward Collection CONDITION: Fair to good. Cut bbl and mag tube are brown/silver patina with numerous corrosion spots. The receiver is similar with some heavy corrosion on left side and left side plate. The wood is sound with typical frontier nicks and dings with some oil soaking near all metal parts. Forend has had a tougher life with the typical nicks and dings and a 2-1/2″ sliver missing along left side of bbl. Mechanics are good, but the bore is very dark and quite rough. 4-32347 BT134 (2,000-5,000)

INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE SN 45224. Cal. 45-70. Standard 73 carbine with 22″ bbl, square base front sight, and graduated rear. It has an 1873 date high arc breech block and lock plate with usual markings. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock that has a frontier repair in front of trigger guard consisting of 8 nails below lock plate. The rear repair of wrist has a band showing where it was wrapped with wire and glued. The right side of buttstock has tack holes in the shape of a circle and an X. The saddle ring bar has been removed by cutting the front and rear with bases still remaining. There is a small number on rear of trigger guard to perhaps indicate a museum ID number “L.25.85.26”. It has the original 2-pc trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Michael Ward Collection CONDITION: Good. Bbl is mostly a brown crusty patina as well as breech and receiver area. Lock plate is quite pitted and must be held at proper angle to see the eagle and markings. Stock is quite weathered noting the above repairs and to include a chip of wood missing at back of lock plate and also around the front and bottom. Mechanics seem good, with a rough dark bore. 4-32345 BT135 (3,000-6,000)

INDIAN USED 1870 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. Rare Model 1870 carbine, cal 50-70, showing heavy use and abuse but retaining all of the correct orig features, including the bar and ring. However the rear sight ladder appears to have been replaced with one from a rifle type sight having a wider bar. The patina on that part appears consistent with the rest of the gun. The lockplate is stamped “U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1864” with an eagle. The tang of the buttplate is stamped “US”. Breechblock is marked “1870” over eagle head, crossed arrows and “U.S”. Only 341 of these carbines were produced by Springfield Armory during 1871. This gun apparently fell into Indian hands at some time as evidenced by a number of rnd head brass tacks arranged in a sgl row wrapping around the buttstock in addition to others on the comb and wrist of the stock. Two tacks are missing, however the square shank of one is still in place. On top of the comb are four small carved “Xs” of questionable age. There are also two tacks, one on either side of the forearm. CONDITION: Metal throughout exhibits heavy pitting and erosion and is an overall dark brown aged color. Mechanically very good although the firing pin is frozen in place. Stock has a moderate crack approx 2-1/4″ long at the butt on the right side and several smaller cracks on the opposite side. Cracks also appear in front of and at the rear of the lockplate as well as above the saddle bar ring. Stock evidences considerable wear overall with a number of gouges and scratches. 4-32342 DM114 (6,000-10,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 34008 and SN 34243 are Battlefield Carbines according to the Frasca list of known Springfield trapdoors used at Little Big Horn, which leaves strong likelihood that this item was picked up at the Battlefield.

INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 34138. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22″ bbl, square base front sight and 1,200 yard ladder rear sight. It has high arch breech block with standard Model 1873 & eagle with crossed arrows over “US” markings and standard 1873 lockplate markings. Mounted in a post-1873 stock with 1873 carbine buttplate without trap. The stock has a narrow gap on either side of bbl & receiver and a hole in the butt, under the buttplate, has been plugged. The bbl band is missing its stacking swivel and it has 2-pc trigger guard. There are no holes drilled under buttplate, however there is some unusual milling in heel of buttstock under buttplate. There is a sling bar on left side of wrist missing its ring. There is a row of six brass tacks in butt at buttplate and four more on comb. Given the discoloration in those areas it appears they have been in place a very long time. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches against cartridge cases recovered from Custer Battlefield as it appears that firing pin has been changed with a brass one currently installed. However, this does not preclude this carbine having been used at Little Big Horn. It has all the attributes of an Indian used gun showing hard use with missing saddle ring & stacking swivel & old brass tacks. CONDITION: Good. Traces of dark finish remain in most sheltered areas around sight and over chamber area. Balance of metal is a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting, nicks & dings. Stock is sound showing heavy hard use with numerous nicks & dings having coarse sanding or cleaning marks overall and a light coating of finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-32343 JR443 (5,000-10,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 16375 is in the Custer Museum at The Little Big Horn Battlefield, giving strong credibility to the likelihood that this carbine was picked up at the battlefield.

INDIAN USED CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE. SN 16358. Cal. 45-70. Standard 1873 carbine with 22″ rnd bbl, square base front sight and ladder rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards. It has an orig 1873 stock with 1873 buttplate without trap. Buttstock is not drilled under buttplate. It has high arch breech block with usual “1873” markings and a very worn 1873 lockplate. There is an old screw hole in right side of stock by trigger commensurate with screws installed by field armorers as a sear adjusting screw to lighten trigger pull for more accurate shooting. End of forearm has a rawhide lacing that replaces bbl band. Buttstock, at buttplate, has a row of brass tacks on each side and given the dark staining in that area would indicate they have been there a long time. Buttplate has soil underneath indicating possibility that it was buried at one time giving credence to premise that this was one of 7th Cavalry carbines taken by Indians after Little Big Horn and subsequently buried for a period of time before being retrieved for later use. This carbine was not tested for cartridge matches with battlefield retrieved cartridge cases as it appears the tip of firing pin is broken and such comparisons would be an exercise in futility. It is this cataloger’s opinion, after having handled a number of authentic Custer Battlefield carbines that this one has all the attributes associated with Indian used carbines from that period in history. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a very dark brown patina with bbl having deep pitting over most of surface, again commensurate with having been buried for a period of time. Stock has a couple of cracks back of lockplate with normal nicks, dings & gouges, showing heavy wear with a very noticeable & decided depression in forestock from saddle bow wear. There are a few slivers missing around lockplate & bbl channel. Mechanics are fine, worn bore with decent rifling & heavy pitting. 4-32346 JR442 (6,000-10,000)

SIOUX WAR CLUB USED AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN. Beaded and fringed war club having a long rawhide handle and a stone head measuring over 5″ long. The entire club is over 24″ long. The lower end of the handle is wrapped with beaded buckskin with a piece of braided horsehair at the butt. This club was picked up on the battlefield by Private William O. Taylor, 7th Cavalry who helped bury the Custer dead on June 28, 1876. Taylor collected a number of artifacts that day, including arrows removed from the bodies of some of the dead soldiers, bullets and this superb example of an Plains Indian war club. After his Army service, Taylor placed his mementos in the Massachusetts Memorial Hall Museum, established in 1880, where they were exhibited for many years. The club is listed in a 1920 catalog of the museum collection. The club and the other artifacts were eventually deaccessioned and passed into other hands. This is one of the most historically important artifacts documented to have come from the Battle of the Little Big Horn. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by statements from a previous sale, a copy of Taylor’s published account of his participation of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and a machine copy of the appropriate pages of the Massachusetts Museum inventory. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 4-32364 DM165 (35,000-55,000)

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, HISTORIC & IMPORTANT SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE OF 1ST SERGEANT JOHN RYAN, CIVIL WAR VETERAN & LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLE SURVIVOR SN 39027. Cal. 45-70. This carbine is well within the Custer serial number range. As anyone who has had interest in the Custer fight at Little Big Horn will know & understand a known & documented firearm from that fight is, indeed, a very rare & desirable item. Sgt. Ryan was born Aug. 25, 1845 in West Newton, Mass. As noted in the title, Sgt. Ryan was a Civil War veteran having enlisted as a private in Company C, 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry on Jan. 1, 1862 as a sixteen year old. Sgt. Ryan, with the famous 28th Massachusetts, fought in most of the major battles of the Civil War including Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville & Gettysburg. In August 1864 he was wounded three times at the Battle of Reams Station. He remained out of action until his discharge in Dec. 1864. He reenlisted in the 61st Massachusetts Infantry and remained with them until final discharge in July 1865. Shortly after his discharge Sgt. Ryan reenlisted in the Cavalry & served an additional ten years which includes the time with Custer and the 7th Cavalry. He was finally discharged from the Army on Dec. 19, 1876, just six months after the Battle at Little Big Horn. He joined the Newton Police Dept. in 1878, became Captain in 1903 and retired in 1913. He died on Oct. 14, 1926 at age 81. Sgt. Ryan reenlisted in 7th Cavalry in Nov. 1866 and became a member of Company M under Capt. Thomas French. He was with Maj. Reno & Capt. French through the entire fight and wound up with Maj. Reno & Capt. Benteen atop the ridge above the river where they held out the balance of the first day and entire second day with many wounded & killed. After the Indians had departed from the battlefield and Gen. Terry’s troops had arrived, Sgt. Ryan was ordered to cover a portion of the battlefield to bury the dead. He states in his memoirs Ten Years with Custer, Barnard, that he personally buried Gen. George Custer and his brother, Tom. Sgt. Ryan returned with remnants of the 7th Cavalry to Fort Abraham Lincoln and remained there until his final discharge in Dec. 1876. He does not mention, and apparently there is no record, how he came to retain this carbine, but apparently he did so as it was purchased in about 1985 by Alex Acevedo from the John Ryan Family through someone named Brian Riba. A signed letter dated 8-14-04 from Alex Acevedo, on his Alexander Gallery letterhead stationery, certifies to this statement, which accompanies this lot. Also accompanying is a copy of the aforementioned Sgt. Ryan’s memoirs. The carbine in its own right, without the history, is simply outstanding. It is a standard issue 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1300 yard ladder rear sight. It has a high arch breech block with standard “1873” markings and “1873” marked lockplate. Mounted in its orig 1-pc walnut stock with sgl bbl band with correct stacking swivel. Left side of stock, opposite hammer, has a sling bar & ring with a clear, crisp, oval “ESA” cartouche. Buttplate is authentic 1873 without trap and there is no hole in wood underneath. PROVENANCE: Ryan Family; Brian Reba; Alex Acevedo; James D. Julia Firearms Auction as Lot 1432, Oct. 2004 CONDITION: Bbl & band retain 80-85% strong orig blue with scattered light surface rust. Breechblock retains faded case colors with light surface rust. Lockplate retains dark orig blue with scattered light surface rust, while trigger guard & buttplate retain 60-70% orig blue with fine surface rust. Top of wrist has a very old plugged hole & there is a large scrape at left heel, otherwise wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains 75-80% orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine pitting in grooves. 4-32356 JR505 (25,000-40,000)

VERY RARE & IMPORTANT LEMAN MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE FROM THE CUSTER BATTLEFIELD. Cal. About 54. This cut down Indian trade rifle, converted from flintlock has a 24-3/4″ oct bbl with dovetail homemade copper front sight & typical early fixed rear sight. Lockplate & hammer are lightly decorated and marked “LEMAN / LANCTR PA.” Mounted in a much worn & battered 1-pc walnut stock with a 2-pc brass patchbox & altered brass buttplate. Both sides of forestock have numerous tack holes where tacks have been lost & their impression nearly worn away. Entire cheekpiece area & around buttplate have numerous tack holes with five brass tacks on right side and three on left side, one of which is only partially remaining. Apparently the toe of stock was broken and buttplate simply hammered around broken area. Trigger guard area, where finger rest spur should have been, was also broken during period of use with broken ends showing great patina & wear. There is a groove around wrist with very light colored wood underneath where the wrist was wrapped with rawhide lacing. Stock is much battered & cracked with a very dark worn patina and has paper #98 on right side of wrist. This muzzle loader was apparently picked up on Custer Battlefield by Capt. Benteen or a member of his burial detail and before 1930 it was given to the famous author & Custer historian, E.A. Brininstool of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Brininstool reportedly gave or sold this rifle to Mr. Frank Latta in about 1930. Mr. Latta was also an author & ethnographer who owned the Bear State Museum in Gazos Ranch, California. Apparently this is where the numbers “98” were applied as an inventory control. A copy of the inventory of the Bear State Museum, under item #98, states the following: “A Muzzle loading gun, used in 1876 by the Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. After the battle it was picked up by the burial squad. Donated to Bear State Museum by A.E. Brinenstool (sic), noted authority on the Custer Battle.” Accompanying this rifle is a packet of information which contains a 1-page memo dated Feb. 15, 1982 and signed by Jack Steed. He states that he purchased this rifle from Herbert Puffer, owner of the Folsom Indian Store, Folsom, California. Mr. Puffer, in another letter dated 1981, states that he acquired rifle from Mr. Frank Latta following the closure of the Bear State Museum in 1974. Mr. Steed, in Feb. 1982, visited Mr. Frank Latta at his nursing home with this rifle in hand. Mr. Latta identified it as the one from E.A. Brininstool and that is mentioned in the papers of Mr. Puffer associated it with Capt. Benteen. The statement is signed by Mr. Latta’s nurse, as he was partially paralyzed from a stroke, and then it was witnessed by another nurse. Also accompanied by an NRA certificate and silver medal #436 in its blue plush case with small stand-up plaque which states that this rifle received the “Ten Best Arms Award” at the 2005 Meeting of the National Rifle Association in Houston, Texas on April 17, 2005. CONDITION: As noted above, the condition is poor, with much stock damage indicative of hard Indian use prior to its being lost at the Little Big Horn. All metal is a dark brown patina with moderate rust over the bbl. Lock still functions but no longer has a safety notch. Bore has strong rifling but is dark & worn. One can speculate endlessly about the action that this rifle may have participated in but it is almost certain that it was there when Custer & his troopers rode to their destiny in June 1876 at the Little Big Horn. 4-32363 JR441 (80,000-120,000)

INDIAN LANCE. Tapered dbl edged iron spear point over 15″ long mounted in a short wooden shaft approx 7/8″ in diameter. The end of the shaft at the joint of the spear tip is wrapped in rawhide around which is tied a rawhide thong and from this is suspended a paper tag bearing the imprint of the United States Express Company. The inscription on the opposite side of the card reads “LEFT ON CUSTER’S BATTLEFIELD, USED BY INDIANS, AND PICKED UP BY CAPT. FRANK BALDWIN,…..”. Remainder of label is difficult to read. Also inscribed on the tag in a different hand is “THIS WAS CUT IN 1/2 FOR SHIPPING & OTHER END LOST”. Capt. Baldwin was a member of the 5th Inf. and was stationed at Ft. Keough, MT during the 1880s. CONDITION: Good to very good, showing great age. 4-32359 DM160 (10,000-20,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 34723 is a documented captured Carbine from Government Memo #115, dated October 1st, 1879, with a listing of guns taken back, or captured from Indians.

CUSTER ERA SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 CARBINE SN 34720. Cal. 45-70. Standard 22″ carbine bbl with high arc 1873 marked breech block with usual lock plate markings. Front sight is standard square base with 1884 style rear sight. Stock has visible ESA cartouche and circle P behind standard 2-pc trigger guard, ring and bar are intact as well as stacking swivel of front band. Standard carbine butt with undrilled stock. PROVENANCE: James D. Gordon Collection, and Michael Ward Collection CONDITION: Good plus. Bbl shows light brown patina finish with some blue mixed in with just a small amount of some pin prick pitting. Lock plate has a silver gray patina color that shows evidence of being cleaned years ago. Hammer and breech block are of the silver gray patina with a mixture of dark brown coloring and shows evidence of an aging cleaning. Stock is sound with a dark oil finish with just a few minor usual nicks and dings and a name that could be Sanchez lightly inscribed on left side of buttstock. Buttplate is a mixture of dark brown and silver patina as is the trigger guard. Action is good, and bore is bright with some light scattered pitting. 4-32350 BT136 (5,000-8,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN33155 is an associated Custer Battlefield Carbine and appears in a list of guns known to have been returned to the armory, used, or picked up on the battlefield.

INDIAN USED RARE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 33021. Cal. 45-70. Authentic standard & 1873 carbine with 22″ bbl, with square base front sight base missing blade and also missing rear sight which was apparently broken away early during period of use as the remains of screws are still in their holes and are heavily worn & polished. Breech block has the “1873” date with eagle head, crossed arrows and “US” and with an “1873” dated lockplate. Receiver is cracked in two places on left side with a hand forged band holding it together with an appropriate groove cut in wood underneath. Mounted in an orig 1873 carbine stock with carbine buttplate without trap and buttstock is not drilled underneath, although there is a small hole filled with lead. The sling bar, as is usually found on Indian used carbines, has been cut away leaving short posts that show very heavy wear. Stacking swivel is missing. Bottom of stock, just in front of trigger guard has, what appears to be, the shank of a large nail or screw that shows heavy wear with worn wood surrounding. It’s likely that this was a screw inserted to support a crack in bottom of stock. Also on right side by trigger is a complete wood screw which was inserted by an armorer to relive tension on the sear to improve accuracy. This is a practice that has been observed in other 7th Cav carbines, apparently allowed by their officers. This carbine falls exactly in the range of some of last shipments of 1873 carbines sent to 7th Cavalry prior to their departure to the Little Big Horn. It has a Type 1 breechblock, a Type 1 thumbpiece and early firing pin with beveled large striking face and shoulder for sping. It has all earmarks of an Indian-used firearm with appropriate condition. Accompanied by the orig letter from Dr. Kenneth O. Leonard where he states “the Indian used 45-70 was a gun from Sitting Bull’s land. I can’t prove they got it from the Little Big Horn, but it is from that area. All that Judge Zahn stuff went together.” Signed “Kenneth O. Leonard”. PROVENANCE: Ralph Heinz Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth worn silver/brown patina with deep scratches about mid-point around bbl commensurate with twisting wire fences to break it. There are numerous small hammer marks on breech block and on top of bbl in front of band. Stock has cracks on both sides and on bottom in front of trigger guard and shows heavy wear with a slight depression from being carried over a saddle bow. It has numerous small nicks & scratches and retains a fine hand worn patina. End of hinge pin is broken away and breech block is loose, otherwise mechanics are functioning. Worn, dark bore. 4-32344 JR440 (5,000-10,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that SN 33155 is a documented captured Carbine from Government Memo #115, dated October 1st, 1879, with a listing of guns taken back, or captured from Indians.

MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE. SN 33215. First Model carb. exhibiting early features incl. a high arch breechblock marked “MODEL 1873” with an eagle head, crossed arrows and “US”. It has the first style hammer with cross hatched knurling, lockplate marked “US SPRINGFIELD 1873” with an eagle, and a plain buttplate marked “US” on the tang. The rear sight, attached with what appear to be undisturbed slotless screws, has steps to 500 yds marked on the right side and up to 1200 yds on the ladder. The front sight is the early 1-pc style, having a blade with a bevel on the rear end. The stock has a short comb and a long wrist, typical of early trapdoor carbines. Although there are no tacks remaining in the stock, it bears considerable evidence that they were once present. There are two parallel rows of small nail holes at the top of the wrist extending to front of the comb, another row beneath the lockplate and two just behind the bbl band. CONDITION: Metal is overall smooth gray with no orig finish. Minor staining and very light pitting in some areas. Carbine is mechanically very good and markings are clear. Bore is dark with signs of rifling. Arm of the hinge pin is broken off. Bbl band is missing the stacking swivel but is the early style having a small “U”. Stock is cracked in two places at the wrist and a pc of wood approx 1″ x 1″ is missing from the top of the wrist. Rest of the stock however shows only normal wear and use with minor nicks and dents over much of the surface. Final proof mark (circle P) is faintly visible on the underside of the stock just to the rear of the triggerguard plate. Deep gouge on the right side immediately to the rear of the bbl band. 4-32352 DM115 (4,000-7,000)

RARE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 39786. Cal. 45-70. Standard 73 carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with a replacement blade and standard orig 1,300 yard ladder rear sight. It has high arch breech block with usual markings and an “1873” dated lockplate, with 1873 buttplate without trap and stock is not drilled underneath. Bbl band has correct stacking swivel and on left side, opposite lockplate, is a sling bar & ring. On bottom right side of stock, by trigger, is an old screw hole where field armorers would insert a wood screw to relieve tension on sear for lighter trigger pull to increase accuracy. There have been a number of these screws observed in identified 7th Cavalry carbines. Apparently this was a practice allowed by the officers of that command. Left side of stock has a series of small squarish dots, one of which forms the number “7” and it appears that another is either an “L” or a “C”. Right side of butt has a crudely carved “X”, possibly an Indian decoration. Right side at buttplate is somewhat charred. Bottom of forestock has a light depression from saddle bow wear. PROVENANCE: James D. Gordon Collection; Little John’s Auction, May 1998, Lot 244 CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of finish retained only in most sheltered areas with majority being a thin, smooth light brown patina, having scattered spots of rust. Stock has a hairline back of lockplate showing very heavy wear with a more recent cleaning and appears to have been coarse sanded in distant past. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-32351 JR506 (5,000-8,000)

SCARCE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 22727. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1,300 yard ladder rear sight. It has std 1873 breech block & lockplate markings and is mounted in a replacement buttstock with trap in buttplate and a hole in stock. It has the 9” comb with long wrist but has the later buttplate modification. On both sides of butt, near buttplate, are some faint scratched decorations that may be Indian symbols or decorative designs. There is a sling bar & ring on left side opposite lockplate and it has a 2-pc trigger guard with sgl band and stacking swivel. This carbine falls well within the Custer range and certainly could have been with the 7th Cavalry on that fateful day at the Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a smooth dark patina with light areas around rear sight and a few spots of pitting toward muzzle. Breech block & lockplate are a light gray/brown patina mixed with dark case colors. Hammer is a dark patina. Stock has a crack in front of sling bar base and a very old large chip at left heel with old gouges & dings, otherwise wood is sound and shows heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong worn bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-32348 JR518 (3,500-5,500)

AUTHENTIC INDIAN RELICS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN One lot of 3 relics consisting of an iron wire bracelet measuring approx 2-3/4″ in diameter, an iron arrowhead measuring approx 2-1/2″ long and another iron arrowhead measuring approx 2-1/8″ long. The second lot is composed of two .45-55 carbine cartridge cases, two .50-70 cartridge cases, one .44 Henry case,one .56 Spencer case, two staples and an iron ring from a McClellan saddle, one iron ring, two frame buckles, an iron tack from a McClellan saddle, a horseshoe nail, a large iron buckle frame, two .45-405 gr, and one .45-500 gr rifle bullet. These objects are alleged to have been recovered from near the Reno-Benteen defense site by the late Rex Thrower, a former resident of Columbus, MT who grew up near the battlefield. This entire lot is accompanied by a letter of authentication signed by Mr. Thrower in 1992. CONDITION: The bracelet is in heavily rusted condition as one might expect from its having been in the ground for more than a century. The surface of the smaller arrowhead exhibits rather heavy surface rust and pitting but is complete with its shank by which it was attached to the arrow shaft. The larger point is in somewhat better condition showing heavy aged patina. The remainder of the artifacts have surface corrosion and rust consistent with material that has been buried or lying on the ground surface for many years. 4-32400 DM14 (1,200-3,000)

ARTIFACTS PICKED UP AT CUSTER BATTLE FIELD. Lot consists of four .45-55 inside primed cartridge cases found on the battle field in 1931. These are accompanied by two handwritten notes attesting to their recovery by A.P. Proctor. Included with this lot is a piece of buffalo horn also recovered from the battle field by Proctor in 1914 according to an attached tag. CONDITION: Cartridge cases are corroded commensurate with having been in or on the ground for a long time. Buffalo horn is rather badly deteriorated and showing great age. 4-32398 DM58 (1,000-2,000)

HAND FORGED IRON ARROWHEAD Overall length is approx 3-5/8″ probably representing an arrow used for hunting large game or for warfare. Appears to be of Plains Indian origin. CONDITION: Arrowhead appears to have been in or on the ground for sometime. One side is rather heavily rusted and pitted while the other has a deep age brown appearance with moderate rusting. 4-32403 DM15 (400-800)

THREE CUSTER BATTLE CARTRIDGE CASES Group consists of one .50-70 Martin primed cartridge case, and two .45-55 Benet primed carbine cartridge cases believed to have been recovered from the Little Bighorn battlefield. CONDITION: .50-70 case is in remarkably good condition, still retaining its original form. .45-55 cases are heavily corroded and are slightly deformed but otherwise are in good artifact condition. 4-32404 DM19 (900-1,500)

GROUP OF ITEMS FROM MARGARET CUSTER CALHOUN. Group consists of a small leather coin purse measuring approx 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4 “, a gold love token measuring approx 9/16″ in diameter, and a photograph alleged to be that of Elizabeth Custer. The photograph is contained in a red leatherette case measuring approx 2-1/2” square. Margaret Custer, sister of George A. Custer, was married to Lt. James Calhoun, 7th Cavalry, killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25, 1876. Margaret Calhoun represents a particularly tragic figure as she lost in the battle not only her husband but three brothers and a nephew as well. CONDITION: The purse is in good condition, the leather still pliable. The gold token appears to be in near excellent condition. The glass covered photographic image appears fairly clear, and the case is in fair or better condition with some deterioration of the covering material. 4-32396 DM18 (1,000-2,000)

ARTIFACTS FROM THE ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD JUNE 17, 1876. Two trays of artifacts consisting of four .45-70 cartridge cases, one .50-70 cartridge case, three loaded .45-70 cartridges, three .44 Henry cartridge cases, and iron arrowhead, two .50-70 fired bullets, one fired .44 cal.ball, and one iron horseshoe recovered from the Rosebud battlefield in Montana. The same Sioux & Cheyenne Indians who repulsed Gen. George Crook at the Rosebud, also defeated Custer a week later. Also included in the lot are one .44 Henry cartridge case found at the scene of the skirmish at Prairie Dog Creek and two eagle buttons recovered from Ft. Shaw. This lot is accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity signed by the finder giving the specific locations of their recovery. CONDITION: All of these artifacts exhibit rust and corrosion consistent with material that has been in or on the ground for many years. 4-32399 DM20 (500-1,000)

GROUP OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD. Lot consists of one iron mule shoe, iron spoon handle, iron spoon bowl, a small sized 1854-pattern army eagle button, and what appears to be one part of a percussion cap tin. These artifacts were recovered from Reno’s 2nd position in the valley and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the finder. CONDITION: All of the objects are in a heavily rusted condition typical of material having been in the ground for many years. 4-32401 DM17 (500-1,500)

LITTLE BIG HORN ARTIFACTS. Three spent .45-55 cartridge cases, two .45-405 gr. bullets, one .45-500 gr. bullet, one seated Liberty dime with unreadable date, and two large copper cents dated 1845 and 1846 respectively, recovered from the site of Reno’s fight on the Little Big Horn battlefield. Included with this lot are two 1854 pattern eagle buttons and three 31 cal Thuer cartridges. PROVENANCE: Battlefield artifacts are accompanied by two letters attesting to their authenticity. CONDITION: Thuer cartridges are near excellent, while the artifacts are corroded and dirty from having been in the soil for many years. 4-32402,4-32413 DM109 (750-2,000)

CUSTER BATTLE SPUR. Regulation pattern 1872 brass cav. spur found on the site of Reno’s fight in the valley as attested by noted authority Glen Swanson in 1998. The left hand branch is broken and is missing the loop for the spur strap , which probably accounts for the soldier losing the spur. The rest is complete and intact including the small steel rowel. Mr. Swanson recovered this spur from the area of Reno’s second position in the timber prior to the retreat to the bluffs across the river. This is an unquestionably authentic Little Big Horn relic. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a signed statement from the finder of the spur, Glen Swanson, as well as a letter signed by a Federal special agent verifying that the artifact was obtained legally on private property. CONDITION: Surface of the spur has dark smooth patina overall. Rowel is rusted and fixed in place. End of the left branch, as mentioned previously, is broken off and missing. 4-32410 DM151 (6,000-10,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Consignor notes that this exact item was purchased from noted Custer historian Dick Harmon.

SHOTGUN STOCK FOUND ON CUSTER BATTLEFIELD. This dbl bbl shotgun stock, complete with its orig locks, triggerguard, buttplate and part of the tang, were found on the Little Big Horn battlefield by the grandfather of local rancher, Torrey B. Johnson, in 1883. Willis Spear crossed the battlefield while driving cattle in 1883 and found numerous artifacts including two complete rifles which were forensically matched to cartridges cases archaeologically recovered from the battlefield during the 1980s. Spear also found parts of four dbl bbled shotguns at the same time, this being one of them. The gun was actually broken by a hard blow at the mid-point which tore the stock from the receiver, leaving only the portion represented here. It is known that Indians often used shotguns captured from whites on the plains. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a written statement from Mr. Johnson attesting to his grandfather’s discovery of the relic on the battlefield and its long possession by his descendants. Included also is as well as an additional letter from Dick Harmon, a firearms authority in Lincoln, Nebraska, who was personally involved with the battlefield archeology. CONDITION: Entire pc exhibits surface rusting and great age and appears to have been exposed to the elements for some time. 4-32407 DM163 (6,000-9,000)

RARE EXCAVATED INDIAN USED COLT 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER ASSOCIATED WITH CUSTER’S BATTLE AT LITTLE BIG HORN. SN 168886. Cal. 44. Fine relic condition ’60 Army that is still fully loaded, including caps on nipples. It has usual 8″ rnd bbl with brass trigger guard & iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip that has five early brass tacks on left side and one complete brass tack on right side with two square pins from other brass tacks. Both sides of grip are lightly carved with right side having burnt file decorations and a 5-pointed star that has been previously associated with Northern Cheyenne owned firearms. Accompanied by a letter dated 5/4/94 to Pennie Goodman of Pineville, Missouri from Bernard Wood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a follow-up to the sale of this revolver. Mr. Wood states that this revolver came from the estate of Charles P. Werms of Milwaukee and had been in his collection for many years. Mr. Werms reportedly told Mr. Wood that he had purchased it from an antique store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where it had been obtained from a gentleman who ran a general store & grocery store around Busby, Montana in the early 1950’s. He states that the Indian residents of Crow Reservation & Cheyenne Reservation frequently traded with him and he had obtained this revolver in the 1920’s. The Indian who brought it in to him “got it from the grave of one of his ancestors who was buried in the Big Horn Canyon after the Custer fight”. Mr. Wood states he believes this fellow was from the Cheyenne reservation. He goes on to explain that the Big Horn Canyon was where some of the Indian participants of the Custer Fight retreated to rest up for a while and some of their dead were buried there. Big Horn Canyon today is under about 70 feet of water from Yellowtail Dam. Also accompanied by what appears to be a page from Indian Guns, Spears & Shields of our American Frontier, John Baldwin which lists & pictures this same Colt as item #258. CONDITION: Typical relic with heavy dark brown rust patina with heavy pitting on left side of cylinder, frame & rear area of top of bbl, with other heavy pitting on rammer handle. Rammer latch is missing and has been missing likely from before it was buried. Trigger guard has a blackish brass patina, thinned to a dark mustard patina on trigger bow & front strap. Grip has a crack through one of tack pins and has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a dark patina. This revolver is not functioning and no attempt was made to operate any of movable parts or to remove any of the encrusted soil. 4-32335 JR358 (7,500-17,500)

VERY CRUDELY MADE BELT KNIFE ATTRIBUTED TO PAWNEE INDIAN SCOUT, SAID TO HAVE SCOUTED FOR GENERAL CUSTER. The knife has an overall length of approx 11-1/4″ and was made from a common file. The blade portion measures approx 6″ long and is separated from the grip by iron horn-shaped upper and lower guards. The width of the blade is inconsistent but averages approx 1″, tapering to a Bowie-like point. The handle is enclosed within a single piece of leather hand stitched around the lower and butt edges. The scabbard is formed from a single piece of leather the lower portion of which is folded over and stitched along the outer edge to form the sheath. The belt attachment consists simply of two slots approx 1″ long through which the belt was passed. The knife is accompanied by an old 2-1/4″ x 4″ card bearing the inscription, “SCALPING KNIFE THAT BELONG [SIC] TO THE PAWNEE SCOUT TEHAHOOTOO SCOUTED FOR CUSTER”. CONDITION: Knife exhibits great age and moderate usage. Guard area shows rather heavy rust and surface pitting, while the remainder of the blade exhibits light pitting and rust spots. Leather handle is in good condition with surface scuffing and a smooth aged appearance. Scabbard is also in generally good condition and the stitching is tight except for one small area approx 1″ long at the curve. 4-32405 DM12 (800-1,500)

INDIAN KNIFE FROM CUSTER BATTLEFIELD. Very crudely made belt knife fabricated from a large wood rasp. The knife has the remains of what appear to be grips made of heavy leather riveted to the shank. During the process of manufacture the rasp was obviously heated and bent to form a curved skinning type blade. PROVENANCE: The knife is accompanied by written statements from Flossie Rockroads attesting to the use of the knife by one of her ancestors in the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. The documentation also includes a series of letters tracing the ownership of the knife from the Roackroads family up to the present consignor. CONDITION: Knife shows very great age having moderate surface rust and pitting overall. Grips are in a near petrified condition and are deteriorated and broken around the edges. 4-32406 DM164 (2,000-5,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information)Please Note: This knife was part of a famous old collection the Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Foote Collection of Billings Montana and years ago. When the Footes were alive, was part of their large and extensive collection of Western Memorabilia & Rare Custer Battlefield Items. The Foote’s had an extensive collection of Custer and Little Big Horn Battle objects that had been collected throughout the earlier part of the20th Century. Portions of their collection, including this knife were part of a special exhibition titled “Treasures of the West” and displayed on the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World’s Fair Exhibit. A special colour pamphlet was prepared with many of the exhibition cases illustrated. This exact knife is pictures in one of these photos and the original old typewritten display tag, exhibited with the knife, accompanies this lot (also a photocopy of the entire pamphlet).

SCALPING KNIFE FROM THE CUSTER BATTLE. Small unmarked butcher type knife having a blade approx 3-1/2″ long and an overall length of 7-1/2″. The blade has been shortened and ground down to a width of less than 3/8″ tapering to a point typical of Indian knives used for scalping. It has a 2-pc wooden grip attached by three brass rivets. This knife is alleged to have been used at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Good condition. 4-32409 DM161 (500-1,200)

RELIC KNIFE BLADE FROM SITTING BULL’S CAMP. Heavily rusted trade knife lacking the wood grips it would have had originally but is the full length including shank and blade. Measures approx 7-3/4″ long and has two holes in the shank indicating rivet placement for the grips. The knife appears to have been used and sharpened many times prior to its loss. Interestingly the blade is ground along only one edge, typical of Indian knives. This artifact is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jason Pitsch who recovered the knife blade from his family farm land in 1993. The Pitsch property encompassed much of the Reno battlefield and the Sioux camp, including the Hunkpapa circle occupied by Sitting Bull’s people. CONDITION: Heavily rusted and pitted but comparably good condition for its age. 4-32411 DM162 (1,500-3,000)

LITTLE BIG HORN PIPE TOMAHAWK. Very fine example of a Plains Indian trade tomahawk having a massive iron head measuring approx 8-3/4″ long and a cutting edge almost 4″ wide. Above the haft loop is a pipe bowl. The wooden haft measures approx 21″ long and is drilled with a hole, probably intended for a rawhide wrist thong. Accompanying the ax is an old tag stating that this item was found on the Little Big Horn Battlefield shortly after the battle and further traces its subsequent ownership. Unusually rare and fine conditioned Indian artifact. PROVENANCE: As stated in description, accompanied by an old paper tags and letters relating to the history of the piece. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32361 DM166 (20,000-30,000)

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(Additional Information) Please Note: Omitted form the description is the fact that this exact Tomahawk was previously displayed in the Don C. and Stella Foote Museum near Billings, MT and was pictured in their pamphlet “Treasures of the West”, and in that pamphlet is specifically identified as Indian items from the Custer Battlefield. Included with the Tomahawk is the original, typed ID tag that was displayed with the item while on display at the Museum.

PLAINS INDIANS PIPE TOMAHAWK. Traditional trade style iron axehead approx 8″ in length with a cutting edge approx 2-1/2″ wide, and a pipe bowl approx 1″ in diameter above the haft, although the handle does not appear to be drilled to actually function as a pipe. The haft itself measures almost 16″ in length and has a fringed rawhide covering over approx 7″ of the lower portion. The handle is decorated over much of its surface with roundhead brass tacks. CONDITION: Overall very good condition 4-32365 DM28 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Please Note: Not only was this knife and sheath displayed in the Foote Museum, it was specifically grouped with those items that were picked up off Custer Battlefield. The lot also includes the original, typed ID tag that was displayed with the knife while on display at the Museum.

IMPRESSIVE PLAINS INDIAN KNIFE AND SHEATH. Large Indian style knife nearly 15″ long with heavy blade measuring over 9″ in length, and 1-5/8″ wide. Unusual guard is composed of a piece of iron with a forward roll. Handle is covered with rawhide hand sewn along the bottom. extending from the pommel is a rawhide wrist strap. The pommel itself is decorated with three roundhead brass tacks. The scabbard, measuring approx 3-1/2″ wide x 13″ long is fabricated from a single piece of heavy leather, folded on itself and tacked with dozens of roundhead brass tacks. Midway along the length of the scabbard is a belt slot approx 2-1/2″ long which is reinforced by an additional piece of leather stitched in place by rawhide. This knife was previously displayed in the Don C. and Stella Foote Museum near Billings, MT, and is pictured in their pamphlet “TREASURES OF THE WEST”. CONDITION: The knife shows considerable use with scarring on both sides of the blade, and marks on the back of the blade where it has been hammered. The rawhide covering on the handle is complete and intact as is the wrist strap. The guard is loose but appears to have been made that way. The scabbard is in overall good condition and is missing only a few of the tacks. 4-32362 DM29 (7,000-12,000)

LOT OF INDIAN SCOUT MATERIAL. 1) Coin silver badge marked “U.S. INDIAN SCOUT” with crossed arrows. The back is marked “COIN SILVER” and has a hinged pin and clasp. 2) Red and white worsted hat cord. 3) Tray containing a white metal crossed arrows insignia bearing “USS” with a crude pin back and five brass buttons measuring approx 7/8″ diameter bearing “US INDIAN SERVICE” with an eagle. The buttons are back marked “WATERBURY’S INC. CONN.” CONDITION: Badge is near excellent with only slight tarnishing and surface wear. Hat cord exhibits moderate wear but is very good overall. Scout insignia and buttons show moderate wear and tarnish. 4-32416,4-32424 DM109 (200-400)

RARE UTAH INDIAN WAR MEDAL “PRESENTED BY THE STATE OF UTAH TO NILES HANSEN”. Only three states are known to have issued campaign badges to recognize their veterans of the frontier era (Utah, Nebraska, and Minnesota). The upper bar forming the pin bears the likeness of an Indian wearing a war bonnet and is dated “1850-1872”. The copper alloy planchet, approx 1-3/4″ in diameter, bears the inscription “UTAH INDIAN WAR VETERAN” along with a spread eagle, cross flags, and shield marked “INDUSTRY 1847”. CONDITION: The medal is in overall near excellent condition with only slight soiling and minor wear to the ribbon. 4-32432 DM13 (2,000-4,000)

INDIAN SCOUT DISCHARGE PAPER. Incredibly rare discharge certificate naming “PLANTS BY THE WATER” as being discharged at Ft. Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory in 1875 after six months service with the Army. Importantly the discharge is signed by Capt. Thomas B. Weir, 7th Cav. The document is also signed twice by Lt James Calhoun who commanded the Indian detachment. Both officers were participants of the Battle of the Little Big Horn and Calhoun was killed with Custer’s battalion. Included is a statement from Alexander Autographs, Inc. of Cos Cob, CT. CONDITION: Very good but weak in the folds, completely legible. 4-32446 DM154 (6,000-10,000)

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(Correction) The description should read that the item is of the 19th Century, not the 9th Century.

INDIAN SCOUT’S RED WOOL SHIRT 9th C. red wool shirt fitted with 14 standard issue brass military buttons. The shirt with bib-type frontlet at top also fitted with 2 silver Indian scout crossed arrow insignia on the tip of both collars. Insignia has been on the collars for some time and there is some light silver tarnish staining on the underside of the insignia. The military issued brass buttons have all been restitched on to the uniform with modern thread, and each of the eye holes of the buttons have been restitched with modern thread. Otherwise this shirts general construction is appropriate 19th C. construction. Consignor purchased this some years back from a dealer who dealt in Indian Wars material and who represented this as an Indian scout’s shirt. However we have been unable to find a military issued shirt with scouts conforming to this particular look. Its color and form are striking, and the shirt itself and most of its components are definitely 19th C. SIZE: Men’s medium to large CONDITION: Condition: Shirt generally has a very appealing condition. Couple of scattered spots of mothing and at one time some damage on the shirt was restitched with modern thread, mostly relegated to one sleeve, and the right side of the front of the shirt. At the same time a reinforced strip of cotton cloth was added to the back of some of the eye holes. While the color is bright and strong, it is slightly mottled. 4-32419 JJ295 (1,500-3,500)

1880’S MILITIA JACKET. Short shell style jacket made from fine quality dark blue wool with red faced collar. Each cuff is faced with an additional layer of dark blue wool and there are two front pockets at the waist, at either side are belt support loops buttoning to the body of the jacket. On each shoulder is a strap of dark blue cloth fastened with a small eagle button. Jacket is fully lined in dark green sateen with natural drilling lining in the sleeves. Jacket has First Sergeant chevrons made of red cloth faced with stripes of fancy white woven cloth. The jacket is closed with 13, 1883 pattern eagle buttons. It is the consignor’s opinion that this was used as a scout’s jacket because of the red collar and the white & red chevrons. CONDITION: Jacket is in very good or better condition with only a few slight repairs and minor damage to one of the belt support loops. 4-32423 DM38 (1,500-3,500)

FLASHY PATTERN 1885 U.S. CAVALRY DRESS COAT. Body made of dark blue wool cloth and faced around the collar, shoulder straps and cuffs with bright yellow wool. The tails of the coat are also trimmed with yellow as are openings at the sides of the skirt. It has nine large 1883 pattern eagle buttons down the front and three small eagle buttons on each cuff. The inside has body and sleeve lining of buff colored cotton while the skirt is lined with cotton sateen that has faded to an olive green color. The coat has one inside pocket on the inside of the chest and is marked on the sleeve lining “INSPD 1889”. Attached to the coat is what we believe to be a replica cavalry breast cord. These dress coats were worn by all cavalry troopers for full dress parades, inspections and often for guard duty. CONDITION: Coat is in near excellent condition with only one area of slight mothing on the right skirt and tears in the lining of the right sleeve. Also a 1/4″ moth hole on the facing inside the right front opening and there is a damaged area approx 1/2″ long on the facing around the rear vent. 4-32521 DM51 (700-1,500)

INDIAN WARS FIVE BUTTON FATIGUE BLOUSE. Standard pattern blouse ca. 1890 pattern made of dark blue wool with five-button front. There are three buttons on each cuff. The inside has two breast pockets, one on either side, and is lined with blue-gray twill woolen material. The sleeves are lined with natural muslin. On each cuff are three 1883 pattern eagle buttons. Both sleeves bears inspector stamps from the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot. On the points of the collar are two silver marksman buttons 3/4″ square with bullseye. CONDITION: Condition is near excellent except for a 4″ repair on the left sleeve and very slight moth damage here and there. Blouse retains four 1854 pattern federal eagle buttons at the front, the one at the neck missing. 4-32523 DM41 (500-1,500)

CAVALRY OFFICER’S BLOUSE. Five button blouse made of dark blue wool with falling collar and lined with medium blue wool. Blouse has cavalry Captain shoulder straps on each shoulder with silver Captain bars on yellow woolen field surrounded by brass false embroidered border. The jacket is closed with five large 1883 pattern officers buttons bearing a “C” on a shield. Each cuff also has three cavalry officers buttons. CONDITION: Blouse is in near excellent condition throughout, the only significant damage being a small (approx 1″ long) cut on the underside of the right sleeve. 4-32522 DM42 (500-1,500)

INDIAN WARS OFFICERS FATIGUE BLOUSE Non-regulation officer’s blouse made of dark blue wool flannel with a short standing collar approx 1-1/8″ high. Down the front is a sgl row of seven federal staff officer’s buttons. Each cuff has two buttons. Sewn to the shoulders are Lt. Col. of Cav. shoulder straps. The blouse has no lining or pockets. CONDITION: Overall near excellent with only three or four tiny moth holes. 4-32525 DM119 (400-1,000)

INDIAN WARS U.S. CAVALRY OVERCOAT. Extremely heavy garment made of medium blue wool jersey with matching cape lined with bright yellow flannel. The coat has a dbl-breasted front with two rows of six 1883-style eagle buttons. The detachable cape extending to the cuffs is closed with seven eagle buttons. The coat has a wide falling collar which could be turned up to protect the neck. The body of the coat is fully lined to the bottom edge of the skirt with dark blue flannel while the sleeves are lined with natural colored cotton fabric. CONDITION: Coat is excellent throughout with no apparent moth or other damage and retains all of the buttons and cape hooks. 4-32516 DM55 (1,500-3,000)

EXTREMELY NICE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SHELL JACKET. Made of dark blue wool and trimmed around the collar, along the front opening, and on the back seams with yellow worsted tape. The cuffs also have an inverted “V” of the same color trim. Down the front are twelve small federal eagle buttons with two on each side of the high standing collar. The body of the jacket is lined with heavy gray-brown woolen fabric and the sleeves are lined with muslin. Inside the right sleeve is a U.S. inspectors mark in black ink. The jacket retains both of the padded bolsters at the bottom of the rear seams for supporting the saber belt. CONDITION: A rare coat in near excellent condition throughout retaining all of its proper buttons and a hook and eye at the neck opening. Lining is separated, but not torn, along one of the seams where it connects with the right sleeve lining as is the seam at the middle of the back. Could be easily repaired. 4-32524 DM52 (500-2,000)

OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF 1879 PATTERN OFFICER’S DRESS COAT. This plain coat is made of extremely high quality dark blue broadcloth with a collar of matching black broadcloth. It is dbl breasted with nine federal pattern staff officer’s buttons in each row. The cuffs have three buttons each. There are four matching staff buttons on the rear skirt. The chest area of the coat is heavily padded and quilted to enhance the form. It also has one inside breast pocket and two concealed pockets at the skirt. The body and skirts are lined with twilled brown sateen cloth while the sleeves are lined with fancy red and white striped sateen. All of the nickel-plated attachments for the shoulder knots are present. CONDITION: Overall near excellent condition inside and out. 4-32520 DM40 (500-1,500)

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(Correction)PLease Note: Image in printed catalogue is reversed with Lot #2088. There is no stain on this coat.

POST CIVIL WAR FROCK COAT Long officer’s frock coat made of fine black broadcloth with standing collar approx 1-1/4″ high. The sgl breasted front is closed with nine 1883 pattern general service buttons (1 missing). There are no buttons on either cuff but there are four enlisted eagle buttons on the tails. There are two concealed pockets on the skirt, one on either side of the split in the rear. There are two inside pockets, one in the left breast and another below at the waist. The body and skirts of the coat are lined with black cotton sateen while the sleeves are lined with black and white striped cotton. There are attachments on the shoulders for dress shoulder knots. CONDITION: Very good overall with a small area of red stain on the left front near the waist and a small frayed area on the edge of the right cuff. 4-32519 DM119 (500-1,500)

INDIAN WAR OFFICER’S DRESS COAT. 1872 pattern frock coat made of extremely fine quality dark blue wool with short standing collar. Coat is dbl breasted with two rows of New York State eagle buttons. The shoulder knot attachments are partially intact. Each cuff has three vertical herringbones of 1/4″ wide gold lace per Army regulations. Also on each cuff are three small eagle buttons. The coat is fully lined with brownish fabric in the body and off-white sateen in the sleeves. The skirts have two concealed pockets, one on each side of the rear vent. In the neck is a label reading “Boylan & Co. New York”. CONDITION: Overall good with one repaired area at the left arm pit. Coat also exhibits minor moth damage in a few areas, particularly along the bottom edge of the skirt and at the rear of the waist area. Lining, although present, is in generally poor condition. 4-32518 DM39 (500-1,500)

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(Correction)Image in printed catalogue is reversed with lot #2086.

FINE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT A frock made of extremely fine black broadcloth with standing collar and single breasted front with nine federal staff officer’s buttons (1 missing). Coat has high quality Second Lt of Cav. shoulder straps. Coat is lined with dark green sateen in the body and in the sleeves with blue and white striped cotton. The collar is lined throughout with black velvet. The cuffs each have three staff eagle buttons (1 missing) and there are four on the tails. There is a concealed pocket on either side of the vent in the rear and there is one pocket inside the left breast. CONDITION: Overall near excellent, missing only one button on the front and one from the left cuff. 4-32517 DM119 (300-1,000)

UNIQUE BUFFALO HIDE FRONTIER ARMY JACKET. This hand-sewn jacket is made of heavy dressed leather and made on the basic pattern of an Army fatigue blouse. It has a short roll-over collar and seven eagle buttons down the front. It has three outside pockets; one on the chest and two at the waist, one on either side. There is no lining in either the body or the sleeves. This is the kind of jacket that might have been purchased or custom made for an officer on the frontier for campaign use. This jacket has a great deal of frontier character. CONDITION: TJacket is in near excellent condition showing only signs of normal use and soiling. There is a rust stain on the right pocket along with some minor white stains that may be paint. 4-32421 DM43 (2,500-4,000)

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(Correction) Description states “a non-Indian made shirt”. Description should read “A period leather shirt.

SOUTHWEST FRINGED LEATHER SHIRT. A non-Indian made shirt, possibly of Elk hide, with a raw edged neck opening surrounded front and rear with a fringed bib. Adorned in front with a silver star at the lower end and at the rear with a silver star as well as what appear to be nickel silver buttons. The sleeves are fringed around the shoulders and along the bottom seams. The sides of the shirt are open from the sleeves to the bottom. The lower edge of the shirt, above the fringes, is adorned with nickel silver buttons on the front and rear. The back side, at the lower corners, also has two silver stars approx 1-1/2″ in diameter. CONDITION: Very good condition overall showing only signs of normal wear and soiling. 4-32420 DM47 (1,000-2,500)

ULTRA RARE 1876 PATTERN US ARMY CAMPAIGN HAT. Adopted in 1876, this black felt hat became symbolic of the Army on the western frontier and today is one of the most highly prized pcs of military headgear. It has a brim measuring approx 2-3/4″ wide with the edge turned and sewn with two rows of stitching. The crown measures approx 6″ high. There are metal vents in the left and right sides of the crown. This hat comes complete with an 1858 worsted Cav. hat cord and brass 1872 crossed sabers surmounted by a number “7”. Frontier troops wore the 1876 hat for field duty well into the mid-1880s. CONDITION: Overall good condition with a short (approx 1/8″) break at the left edge of the brim and two holes in the top of the crown. One of the orig Bracher’s patent ventilators is intact while the other has been replaced with a stamped japanned brass ventilator, probably of more recent origin. Although the 1/2″ wide black silk ribbon is intact around the crown, the sweatband inside is missing. Top of the crown has a faint illegible maker’s label. 4-32542 DM46 (5,000-10,000)

SUPER EXAMPLE OF A CAVALRY HARDEE HAT. Standard black felt 1858 pattern dress, sometimes called a Hardee hat, with a square top 6″ crown and 3″ wide brim. It has two rows of stitching around the brim. It is adorned with a yellow worsted cord, brass crossed sabers, the Company letter “G”, and a “1” for 1st Cav. At the left side is an ostrich feather plume bearing a VT State button at the attachment point. The right side of the brim is fastened up against the crown with a stamped brass federal eagle coat of arms. The hat retains the orig maker’s label in the top, reading “U.S. ARMY EXTRA MANUFACTURE 3”. The orig 2-1/4″ wide sweatband is intact. This is an extremely rare and desirable hat on today’s market and was worn by cavalry troops before and during the Civil War, as well as afterwards on the western frontier. CONDITION: Hat is near excellent and is complete even down to the narrow black ribbon surrounding the base of the crown. There is only one small (1-1/2″ long) glued repair to the front edge of the brim. 4-32544 DM45 (3,000-8,000)

CAVALRY OFFICER’S CAMPAIGN HAT. Black felt hat with extremely wide 4″ unbound brim. Around the base of the crown, approx 5″ tall, is a black ribbon approx 1/4″ wide. On the front of the hat is a small false embroidered crossed saber insignia approx 2″ wide and the letter “A”. It also has an officer’s gold bullion mixed with black hat cord. CONDITION: Overall good condition but lacks a sweat band. An approx 3/4″ diameter hole at the top front of the crown. 4-32541 DM53 (4,000-7,000)

REGULATION 1889 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S CAMPAIGN HAT. This is an excellent example of the hat authorized for officers in either black or drab colored felt. It has a crown approx 6″ tall, creased for and aft, and a brim approx 2-3/4″ wide stitched with three rows of stitching. On either side of the crown are perforated vents in the shape of a 10-pt star or snowflake. On the front of the hat is a gold embroidered cavalry officer’s insignia woven on a black woolen oval base measuring approx 2-1/4″ by 3-3/4″. It also retains a black and gold officer’s hat cord. There is an illegible maker’s mark embossed on the brown leather sweat band. CONDITION: Hat is near excellent overall with only some slight wear to the hat cord and a few minor breaks in the sweat band. 4-32543 DM54 (1,500-4,000)

1889 PATTERN CAMPAIGN HAT. This is a regulation campaign hat adopted by the Army in 1889 and used through the early 1900s. Made of drab felt, it has a brim measuring approx 3″ wide, the crown is approx 5″ tall. The brim has 3 parallel row of stitching to reinforce the edge. The drab ribbon surrounding the base of the crown measures approx 9/16″ wide. Each side of the crown is perforated by tiny holes in the shape of a ten point star. The leather sweat band measuring approx 2″ wide is embossed with “MORGAN, PURL AND MORRIS, DETROIT, MICH”. On the opposite side of the sweat band is a faint ink inscription which appears to be a name and other information that might be deciphered. The front of the brim is pinned to the crown with a small crossed sabers (ca. 1907) with the insignia with Troop I, Third Cavalry. CONDITION: The condition of the hat overall is poor with various degrees of moth damage which is evident in the crown where there is a large hole at the front of the crease. Likewise the sweat leather is loose for approx 3″ at the front and there appears to be rodent damage to the upper edge of the sweat. 4-32532 DM30 (200-400)

FABULOUS 1881 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS HELMET. This helmet retains all of its orig adornments including a yellow (probably Yak hair) plume, 2-pc eagle plate bearing a silver number “2” for the 2nd U.S. Cav, and gold bullion bands festooned front and rear. It also has crossed saber side buttons attaching the gold plated chain chin strap. Attached to the helmet is the breast cord which is believed to be a replica. The inside of the helmet body has a full lining of muslin along with a half lining of faded red colored sateen. The sweat band bears a silver embossed stamp reading “THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS COLUMBUS O.” CONDITION: Very good condition overall with some deterioration to the leather binding around the bottom edge of the helmet. Additionally most of the paper lining is missing from the inside of the visors. Sweat band is cracked in several places. 4-32558 DM49 (2,500-5,000)

MODEL 1881 DRESS HELMET FOR INDIAN SCOUTS. Authorized circa 1890, the helmet consists of an unlined black felt shell decorated with a mixed red and white horsehair plume, eagle plate bearing silver crossed arrows, and a mixed red and white 1-pc worsted cord. The helmet retains both crossed arrow side buttons holding the orig black enameled leather chinstrap. Inside the sweat band are both Quartermaster Department and “W.H. HORSTMANN” contract markings. CONDITION: Entire specimen is in near excellent condition with only a few frayed spots on the worsted bands. 4-32559 DM50 (750-2,000)

REPLICA MODEL 1881 CAVALRY DRESS HELMET. This is one of the excellent reproduction cavalry dress helmets made by the F. Burgess Company probably during the 1970s. It adheres very closely to the Army specifications. It is complete with its plume, bands and cords. Some of the metal parts may be orig Army manufacture. CONDITION: Near new condition. 4-32557 DM48 (400-500)

FINE 1872 PATTERN FOURTH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP. Crown is made of fine quality dark blue cloth, approximately 2-1/2″ high in front and approx 5″ in diameter. It has a bound leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap. On the front is a black oval cloth patch bearing gold embroidered crossed sabers surmounted by the number “4”. The chin strap is secured by two eagle buttons having “C” on the shield. The tan leather sweat band measures approximate 1-5/8″ wide. The lining is made of brown glazed cotton with drawstring at the top. CONDITION: Very good overall with only a couple of very tiny moth holes. However, there is some wear overall to the surface of the cloth and it appears to be slightly faded to a greenish hue. Sweatband and head liner are fully intact and nice. 4-32534 DM34 (700-1,500)

1872-STYLE CAVALRY OFFICERS FORAGE CAP This is an excellent example of an extra fancy forage cap worn by some officers during off duty hours. Affixed to the front of the crown is a false embroidered brass cross saber insignia. The cap a bound black leather visor and fine dark blue wool body. On the top of the circular crown is a quartrefoil made of 1/8″ wide gold lace. The perimeter of the circular crown, the top edge of the band, and the side seams are adorned with similar gold lace. The black leather chin strap measures 3/8″ wide and is attached by two officer’s buttons bearing a “C” in the shield. The crown of the cap is lined with brown glazed cotton. The sweat band is made of leather 1-3/8″ wide. The makers name is embossed on the black oil cloth covered crown: “PETTIBONE MFG CO. SOCIETY MILITARY & BAND GOODS 99 W. FIFTH ST. CIN.O.” CONDITION: The cap is in fine overall condition except for some slight surface mothing to the top of the crown. Sweat band is stained and loose in a few areas. 4-32533 DM8 (500-1,200)

U.S. ARMY OFFICER’S FORAGE CAP, PATTERN 1883 Made of fine, dark blue wool with unbound black leather visor, brown polished cotton lining, and staff officer’s eagle side buttons attaching gold bullion cord. Marked size 7-1/4 in top of crown. CONDITION: Cap is in very good overall condition with no signs of moth damage. There is some finish loss to the surface of the sweat leather. There appears to be a faint and illegible name inscribed on the sweat band. Visor exhibits some surface cracking. 4-32531 DM3 (400-1,000)

1872 PATTERN U.S. ARMY FORAGE CAP Dark blue wool body with bound black leather visor and 1/2″ wide black leather chin strap attached by 1883 pattern eagle buttons. The crown is lined with brown polished cotton having a draw string in the top. The leather sweat band has a silver embossed makers label reading “LEVAN THE HATTER, READING,PA. 719 PENN ST.” Also present is a size label “7-1/8”. Affixed to the front of the cap is an 1872 cavalry crossed sabers insignia with lead fill and pin attachment. The rear of cap has a metal stiffener to maintain the form of the cap. CONDITION: Cap is in overall good condition with some surface moth damage but doesn’t detract. A circular pattern of needle holes in the center of the crown suggests that some sort of insignia, now absent, was once affixed to it. Surface of leather visor exhibits some heat deterioration to the tarred surface but is still very solid. 4-32530 DM7 (300-800)

PAIR OF CAVALRY OFFICER’S BOOTS. These extremely tall black leather boots probably date to the late 1880s or 1890s. The tops extend almost 25″ and would have reached to the mans thigh. Leather soles and heels. The pulls are made of blue twill tape and are marked C.W. Leaverton. CONDITION: Very good. Only slight wear to the heels. 4-32539 DM34 (500-1,500)

1876-STYLE CAVALRY BOOTS. Boots of this type were worn by U.S. Cavalry Troopers from 1876 until well into the 1880’s. The soles are attached with wood pegs, a common feature of 19th century boots. The tops of the boots measure approx 12-3/8″ high in front, and 9-3/4″ high in back. At the sides are leather pulls measuring approx 1-1/8″ wide. Both boots are stamped with the size “5” on the soles. CONDITION: The boots are essentially in unused condition with only slight shelf scuffing on the soles. The uppers are in near excellent condition. The upper portion of the left boot showing moderate flexing. 4-32540 DM33 (500-900)

1884 PATTERN U.S. CAVALRY GAUNTLETS. Regulation Cav. gauntlets, probably made of goat skin, adopted by the Cav. in 1884 for both the fatigue and dress uniforms. Cuffs are lined with reddish colored leather. CONDITION: Left hand gauntlet is in very good to excellent condition with the loss of only one small pc of surface leather near the fold of the cuff. Right hand gauntlet shows more wear around the cuff of the gauntlet with some portions of the surface leather missing and a slight separation in the seam. Gauntlets however are in flexible condition. 4-32548 DM72 (100-400)

INDIAN WARS OFFICER’S BELT AND SASH. 1872 pattern staff officer’s dress belt approx 1-3/4″ wide. The belt itself is made of high grade black leather and is faced with gold lace having two broad stripes on a plain field denoting officers above the grade of Captain. Both saber slings are similarly adorned with gold lace and each has a gold washed spring snap for attaching the saber. The belt is coupled with a 1-pc, 1851 pattern eagle plate with silver washed wreath and scroll. The plate appears to have been gold washed. The sash is made of a crimson knitted fabric over 8″ wide and over 8′ long. CONDITION: Belt is in overall very good or better condition, the leather still being pliable. Gold lace shows only minor wear and slight tarnish. Sash likewise is in very good condition exhibiting only minor snags along its length. 4-32536 DM37 (400-2,000)

INDIAN WARS CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS BELT. 1872 pattern dress saber belt for a company grade officer. The black leather belt measuring 1-3/4″ wide is faced with gold lace and has three yellow bands denoting cavalry. It also has a gold washed officer style eagle plate. Both saber sling straps with brass snap swivels are intact and are also faced with gold lace. No maker’s mark is visible. Accompanying the belt is a crimson silk sash measuring approx 3″ wide with worsted tassels nearly 8″ long. It is backed with fine quality red leather marked “Hobson & Sons London”. CONDITION: Belt is in overall very good condition with some deterioration to the leather on the reverse sides of the saber slings as well as some wear to the belt itself. Leather backing on the longer sling is broken through in two places. Gold lace facing on the belt has turned dark, probably from oil leaching through the leather. Sash is in generally good condition with worn spots at either end. 4-32537 DM36 (300-800)

MEXICAN WAR ERA WHITE BUFF LEATHER SABER KNOT. This strap measuring approx 19-1/2″ long was attached to the guard of the model 1840 saber to prevent the trooper from losing it in combat. The strap itself measures approx 1″ in width and the tassel is approx 3-1/2″ in length. It has one braided leather sliding loop for adjustment. Extremely rare, especially in this condition. CONDITION: The knot appears to be in unused condition, exhibiting only minor storage wear and soiling. 4-32507 DM32 (700-1,500)

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Please be aware that Lots #2109 and Lot#2110 were reversed in the web catalogue and eBay catalogue. The correct representation is in the printed catalogue.

LOT OF TWO CAVALRY SABER KNOTS. The first is a black bridle leather Civil War knot measuring approximately 1″ wide x almost 19″ long with two sliding loops. The second is a narrow model 1885 knot measuring approximately 5/8″ wide x 19-1/4″ long with two sliding loops and is marked “R.I.A.”. Both have tasseled ends. CONDITION: Both knots are in very good condition with most of the tassels intact. Both are flexible and retain nearly all of their original finish. 4-32509-1 DM110 (400-600)

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Please be aware that Lots #2109 and Lot#2110 were reversed in the web catalogue and eBay catalogue. The correct representation is in the printed catalogue.

CIVIL WAR SABER KNOT. Cav. enlisted man’s saber knot made of black leather approx 1″ wide x approx 18-3/4″ in length. At the lower end is a braided loop and tassel. Along the length of the strap are two sliding loops. CONDITION: Excellent, probably unissued. Tassels however appear to be stuck together. 4-32509 DM91 (250-600)

UNISSUED CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER KNOT. Folded leather strap with tasseled end measuring approx 18-3/4″ in length overall used to prevent the soldier from losing his saber in combat. Strap measures 1″ in width and has two sliding loops. CONDITION: Excellent, possibly unissued although the individual tassels have become solidified. 4-32508 DM80 (400-800)

FINE MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER The brass guard is atypically plain like the enlisted model, however the 34-3/4″ curved blade is etched with floral designs for approx half of its length. The left side of the blade bears an American eagle while on the left is the word “UNION” and the letters “U.S.C.” 1/2″ high (U.S. Cavalry). The blade above the ricasso on the left side is marked “C. ROBY & CO., W. CHELMSFORD, MASS.” The top of the blade near the hilt, is marked “IRON PROOF”. The fish skin wrapped grip is bound with both twisted and straight brass wire making for an extra rich effect. The scabbard is made of iron with blue finish. The mountings, including the throat, both rings and bands and the drag are made of brass. CONDITION: The blade is bright with only minor tarnishing on the lower portion. The guard has fine form and is excellent condition except for minor spots of tarnish and a few scrapes from light use. The leather grip is completely intact and exhibits only minor scuffing along the upper edge. The wire wrap is complete and tight. The scabbard retains only 20-30% of the blue finish while the brass mountings are in very good condition. 4-32561 DM10 (1,500-3,500)

MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER This specimen appears to represent an economical version of the officers’ saber. The guard and the blade are both entirely plain with none of the etchings normally encountered on such sabers. The blade measures approx 34″ in length with a fuller extending from the ricasso to approx 6″ from the tip. The grip is wrapped with black leather and is secured with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is plated with bright tin or nickel finish. Neither the saber nor the scabbard bears any markings whatsoever. CONDITION: The blade is in excellent bright condition. The guard while slightly tarnished is also in near excellent condition. The leather grip has minor spots of finish loss from the surface but is tight and sound. The scabbard exhibits some finish loss and tarnish overall but has a generally bright appearance. 4-32560 DM11 (300-700)

SECOND CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS EPAULETS. Civil War style epaulets measuring almost 8″ long and 5-3/4″ wide with stamped brass crescent on the outer ends. Formed on a metal base, they are covered on the upper surface with gold lace fabric and bordered with gold bullion wire. Likewise the tassels, approx 3″ long, are made of coiled bullion wire. Each epaulet bears a silver bar of a First Lt. as well as the number “2” on a circular field of yellow cloth bordered by gold bullion. The undersides are lined with red silk and red oilcloth. Both have spring attachments for the uniform. The epaulets are contained in a black japanned tin box with hinged lid, marked “M.C. LILLEY & CO MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS”. CONDITION: Both epaulets are in very good condition with the exception that the yellow field is missing from one of the circular regimental insignia. “2” is present. Slight wear and damage to some of the tassels as well as to the linings. Box retains excellent form, however the finish is rather heavily scratched and worn. 4-32555 DM44 (400-800)

CASED PAIR OF 3RD CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S EPAULETS. Dating to the 1860s, the epaulets measure approx 8″ long and approx 5-1/2″ wide with stamped brass crescents at the outer ends. The upper surfaces are entirely covered with gold lace bullion. The epaulets have Captain’s bars executed in silver bullion with “3” sewn to a circular patch of yellow wool approx 1-1/2″ diameter. Each epaulet has a small eagle button centered at the end. The fancy gold wire tassels are 3-1/2″ long. The under sides of both epaulets are lined with red oilcloth and have spring attachments. The epaulets come cased in their orig japanned tin case marked “Raymold & Whitlock New York”. Also inscribed on the top of the lid is “Capt John Taylor”. CONDITION: Both are in generally very good condition, the right epaulet missing one of the silver bars (one remains). They are lightly tarnished overall and the red linings are somewhat deteriorated. Tin case retains most of the black paint although the surface has a number of minor small chips and scrapes overall. 4-32556 DM35 (500-1,000)

SUPERB PAIR OF CAVALRY FIRST LIEUTENANT’S SHOULDER STRAPS These straps represent an example of the extra fancy grade sold by commercial suppliers. They measure approx 1-7/8″ wide x 4-7/8″ long. Setting them apart is the triple width border of gold bullion as well as the bars consisting of dbl rows of bullion all of which are bordered with gilded brass wire. Within the borders are fields of what appear to be yellow velvet. The backs of both straps are covered with fine dark blue wool fabric, hand stitched in place. CONDITION: They are in near excellent condition. 4-32433 DM25 (1,000-2,000)

PAIR OF 7TH CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER KNOTS. This is an outstanding pr of 1872 pattern knots to be worn on the dress coat. The knots have yellow fields upon which are silver embroidered captain’s bars flanking the number “7”. Both knots are made of very rich grade gold bullion cord with officer’s eagle buttons bearing “C” in the shield. The brass spring clips on the underside are marked “RIDABOCK & CO. SUCCESSORS TO J.H. MCKENNEY & CO. NEW YORK”. CONDITION: Near excellent with only slight moth damage to the dark blue cloth lining on the undersides of both knots. 4-32397 DM86 (2,000-3,500)

PAIR OF FIRST CAVALRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER KNOTS PLUS A SINGLE FIFTH CAVALRY KNOT. The First Cav. knots are 1872 pattern consisting of standard grade gold bullion cord surrounding yellow fields on which there are silver embroidered First Lt.’s bars flanking the number “1”. Each knot has an eagle button bearing the letter “C”. The undersides are covered with dark blue cloth and have hooks and springs for attaching to the uniform. The springs are marked “TRADE MARK” with a figure of a knight holding a sword and shield. The Fifth Cav. knot is for a Second Lt., having only a “5” on the yellow field. At the opposite end is a cav. officer’s eagle button. On the underside is a spring and hook for attachment marked with the same trade mark logo as above. CONDITION: Very good with some degree of soiling on the yellow fields. One knot is missing most of one of the Lt. bars and the other is damaged. Fifth Cav. knot is heavily tarnished and soil but is complete. 4-32527 DM87 (500-1,500)

1872 SHOULDER KNOTS FOR COLONEL OF CAVALRY. Regulation U.S. pattern knots with silver bullion eagles on yellow woolen fields and staff type eagle buttons. These were worn on the 1872 and 1879 officer dress coats and were attached by hooks and spring clips present on the undersides. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with some tarnishing of the gold cord. One knot is missing the eagle button and exhibits some moth damage to the dark blue covering on the under side. 4-32526 DM85 (500-2,000)

TWO OFFICER’S SWORD KNOTS. Pair of Post-Civil War sword knots made of gold lace with black stripes and cone shaped tassels. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-32511 DM89 (200-500)

TWO SWORD KNOTS. Two gold lace officer’s sword knots. One is a Civil War style consisting of a gold lace strap approx 9/16″ wide a single sliding loop and a tassel made of coiled wire approx 2″ long. The other knot of later vintage also measures approximately 9/16″ wide with parallel black stripes running the length of the strap and a cone shaped tassel approx 1-3/4″ long made of gilded wire inter-spaced with zig zag rows of black thread. CONDITION: Very good with some tarnish. 4-32510 DM88 (200-500)

GOLD EMBROIDERED CALVARY OFFICERS HAT INSIGNIA. Badge consists of an oval tin plate covered with dark blue or black velveteen measuring approx 2-3/8″ x 3-1/2″. Sabers are of gold bullion and are surmounted by the letter “C” in silver bullion. Around the perimeter is a border of rolled brass ribbon. On the reverse are two brass wire loops for attaching the insignia to the campaign hat. CONDITION: The condition of the badge is near excellent with some slight moth damage to the fabric on the reverse. 4-32431 DM16 (500-800)

CAVALRY OFFICER’S MINIATURE SHOULDER STRAPS. Small size shoulder straps measuring approx 1-1/8″ wide x 3-1/8 long. These have pale yellow fields of woolen cloth surrounded by narrow 1/4″ borders of gold bullion and gilded brass wire. They are sewn to a rectangular pcs of dark blue fabric and backed with a loosely woven white cotton fabric. CONDITION: Good to very good, one strap shows some surface mothing and two small holes in the yellow field. 4-32439-1 DM125 (200-300)

PAIR OF CAVALRY LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS. Variant size shoulder straps for a 2nd Lt. of Cav. These represent a smaller size sometimes purchased by officers on the commercial market and measure approx 1-1/4″ wide by 3-1/4″ long. The pale yellow fields are surrounded by borders consisting of gold bullion edged with gilded brass wire. They are sewn to rectangular patches of dark blue fabric backed with white cotton fabric. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32438-1 DM122 (300-400)

INDIAN WARS ERA LIEUTENANT SHOULDER STRAPS. Fine matched pair of 1st Lt. of Cav. shoulder straps with wide gold bullion borders surrounding dark yellow woolen fields. The backs are covered with dark blue or black woolen material. CONDITION: Very good with only slight wear to a couple of small areas on the bullion borders. Field of one strap is slightly more faded than the other. 4-32439 DM120 (600-1,000)

CAVALRY LIEUTENANT’S SHOULDER STRAPS. Extra quality shoulder straps measuring approx 1-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ consisting of dbl rows of gold bullion surrounding pale yellow woolen fields. The Lt’s bars are also executed in gold bullion. The straps are woven on rectangular pcs of dark blue cloth and are backed with loosen woven white fabric. CONDITION: Fair to good with obvious fading to the yellow fields, some wear and damage to the borders, and a couple of small moth holes. 4-32440 DM129 (400-700)

MATCHING PAIR OF MAJOR’S SHOULDER STRAPS. Extremely fine pr of shoulder straps measuring approx 1-3/4″ wide by 4-1/4″ long. Gold bullion Maj’s leaves are embroidered on buff colored woolen fields surrounded by rather wide gold bullion frames edged with gilded wire. Consignor purchased these as faded yellow Cav. straps, but they may represent the branch color of buff authorized for the Quartermaster’s Dept. They are backed with dark blue woolen cloth marked “MY-GOLD” with a shield with a cross below. Each strap also has two brass clips on the underside for attaching them to the uniform. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32438 DM123 (500-1,000)

CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S MINIATURE SHOULDER STRAPS. Extremely small size straps measuring approx 15/16″ x 3″ with gold embroidered borders approx3/16″ wide. The yellow velvet fields have Capt’s bars at each end. The straps are embroidered directly on rectangular swatches of black fabric. CONDITION: Good with some fading and staining to the yellow fields. Bullion is moderately tarnished and much of the coiled brass ribbon bordering the edges is now gone. 4-32440-1 DM138 (100-200)

PAIR OF MINIATURE OFFICER’S SHOULDER STRAPS. Small shoulder straps measuring approx 1-1/8″ wide by 3″ long. The 1/4″ bullion borders surround woolen fields with Capt’s bars at each end. The consignor purchased these as Cav. however they may have soiled white fields indicating the Inf. branch. They are woven on rectangular swatches of dark blue fabric. CONDITION: Very good with slight wear to the woolen fields and one pc of wire along one of the Capt’s bars is loose. 4-32438-2 DM127 (200-300)

LOT OF OFFICER’S SHOULDER STRAPS. 1) Matching pr of Capt. of Cav. shoulder straps measuring approx 1-5/8″ wide by 4-1/8″ long. These have rather wide 1/2″ borders composed of gold bullion edged with gilded brass ribbon surrounding rich yellow fields bearing silver bullion Capt’s bars. The backs are covered with fine dark blue fabric. 2) Pr of Cav. 1st Lt. straps measuring approx 1-5/8″ x 4″. Gold bullion borders measure approx 3/8″ wide and are edged with fine brass ribbon. They have yellow fields with Lt. bars at each end. Both straps are backed with black cotton fabric. 3) A single Maj. of Cav. shoulder strap measuring approx 1-3/8″ x 4″ with 1/4″ bullion borders around a faded yellow field with gold Maj’s leaves. Backed with white gauze. 4) Single Lt. of Cav. shoulder strap measuring approx 1-3/8″ x 4″. Faded yellow woolen field is surrounded by a border of gold bullion 1/4″ wide edged around the inside with gilded brass ribbon. 5) Single Cav Maj’s shoulder strap measuring approx 1-5/8″ x 4″. Has very wide borders measuring approx 1/2″ edged along both sides with gilded brass wire. Gold Maj’s leaves are embroidered directly to a pale yellow woolen field. 6) Single Cav. Col.’s shoulder strap measuring approx 1-5/8″ x 4″. The eagle is embroidered on a rich yellow field of woolen fabric surrounded by a border of bullion and coiled brass ribbon measuring approx 3/8″ wide. Backed with dark blue material. 7) Cav. Capt’s shoulder strap. Approx 1-5/8″ x 4-3/8″ with gold bullion and coiled ribbon borders approx 7/16″ wide surrounding a rich yellow field of woolen fabric bearing Capt’s bars at each end. CONDITION: Good to very good. 4-32436 4-32437 DM130 (300-500)

CAVALRY REGIMENTAL INSIGNIA. Three regimental numbers, two “4” and one “9”, made of bullion woven on yellow fields. These are the types of numbers worn on officer’s dress epaulets. The number “4” measure approx1-7/8″ diameter and the “9” measures approx 1-1/2″ diameter. CONDITION: Number “4” insignia are good to very good with one of them exhibiting considerable moth damage. The other is near excellent. Number “9” is near excellent. 4-32443-1 DM126 (50-100)

OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA. Oval black felt insignia with bullion wreath surrounding the letters “U.S.”. The edge is bordered with coiled brass ribbon. The back of the patch is covered with white cotton fabric. CONDITION: Fair to good although the fabric is fully intact the bullion exhibits rather heavy corrosion. 4-32427 DM121 (400-700)

7TH CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA. Embroidered gold bullion crossed sabers insignia with “7” in silver above, on black felt, as worn on both the forage cap and the campaign hat. Measures approx 1-5/8″ x 2-1/8″. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32442-1 DM137 (300-500)

BEAUTIFUL OFFICER’S HARDEE HAT INSIGNIA. This is an impressive example of the U.S. coat of arms insignia purchased on the commercial market by some officers for pinning up the brim of the dress hat. This example measures approx 2-1/4″ x 3-3/16″ and is made of black velvet covering a metal form. The eagle is made of gilded sheet brass and gold bullion thread woven directly to the velvet covering. The eagle is surmounted by a field of stars executed in silver bullion thread. The insignia is bordered with coiled gilded brass ribbon. The back is covered with brown glazed cotton. It originally had two brass wire attachment loops, one of which is now missing. CONDITION: Is near excellent, missing only one attachment loop. 4-32430-1 DM133 (500-800)

OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA. Staff Officer’s hat insignia consisting of a bullion wreath enclosing the letters “U.S.” woven on a stuffed velvet base measuring approximately 2″ x 3″ and surrounded by a border of fine gilded brass ribbon. CONDITION: Excellent. 4-32425 DM128 (300-700)

CAVALRY OFFICER’S HAT INSIGNIA. Crossed sabers woven in gold bullion on an oval velvet over metal base measuring approx 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″. Above the sabers is the letter “E” of false embroidered white metal. The back is covered with brown glazed fabric and has two wire attachment loops. CONDITION: Bullion is tarnished but overall near excellent. 4-32426 DM131 (400-800)

OFFICER’S CAP INSIGNIA. Embroidered gold bullion wreath enclosing letters “US” on padded velvet ground which is bordered by coiled gilded brass ribbon. The reverse is covered with what appears to be black oilcloth. This rather small insignia, approximately 1-3/8″ x 1-5/8″, was probably intended to be worn on the forage cap. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32427-1 DM139 (200-400)

1872 CAVALRY HELMET EAGLE. Stamped brass spread eagle for the 1872 cav. dress helmet. It measures approx 4″ x 4-1/2″. The shield bears a separately affixed number “7” 3/4″ high. On the reverse are two rather heavy gage wire attachment loops. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32442 DM132 (800-1,500)

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LOT OF CAVALRY CROSSED SABERS INSIGNIA. 1) Three Civil War style crossed sabers approximately 3-3/8″ x 1-7/8″. One has two attachment wires, another has four brass wire attachment loops, the other bears only the solder attachment points. 2) Two stamped brass false embroidered officer’s insignia measuring approximately 3-1/2″ x 1-7/8″. One has four attachment wires which are missing from the other. 3) Two 1872 pattern enlisted man’s cap insignia measuring approximately 2-5/8″ x 1-3/8″. One retains four wire attachment loops on the reverse while the other has two attachment wires. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent. 4-324414-32429 DM136 (500-1,200)

LOT OF CAVALRY BRIDLE ROSETTES. 1) Pr of Civil War lead filled brass rosettes measuring approx 1-3/8″ in diameter with intertwined “USA” on the faces and wire attachment loops 1″ wide on the backs. 2) Two prs of Model 1874 bridle rosettes measuring approx 1-1/4″ in diameter. These appear to have been removed from orig bridles as two of the orig rnd head rivets are intact. 3) Stamped brass rosette 2-1/4″ diameter with a heart in relief on the face. On the back is a wire attachment loop 1-1/4″ wide. 4) Stamped brass heart measuring approx 2-5/8″ x 3″ which may have been used on an officer’s martingale. Has three attachment wires soldered to the reverse. CONDITION: Overall very good or better, some with light tarnish. 4-32495-1 DM134 (50-100)

LOT OF INSIGNIA. 1) Cav. off’s crossed sabers insignia on oval black felt ground measuring approx 2-1/8″ by 3-3/8″. Sabers are made of embroidered gold bullion in an extra fancy style. The patch is bordered with coiled brass ribbon. 2) Cav. off’s crossed sabers embroidered in gold bullion on black felt. These unusually small sabers measure approx 1-3/4″ wide x 7/8″ high. 3) Civil War pattern stamped brass U.S. coat of arms with loops and hook on the reverse for pinning up one side of the 1858 Hardee hat. CONDITION: 1) Near excellent, a really fine insignia. 2) Also near excellent. 3) Near excellent with only one area of moderate tarnish. 4-32427-24-32428, 4-32430 DM124 (400-800)

CAVALRY INSIGNIA LOT. 1) Model 1881 helmet eagle measuring approx 4-1/4″ x 4-3/4″. Stamped brass eagle has shield and crossed sabers on the front along with separately affixed brass number “7” 3/4″ high. On the reverse are three brass wire attachment loops. 2) Eagle insignia for pinning up the brim of the enlisted man’s 1858 Hardee dress hat, measuring approx 1-7/8″ x 2-1/2″. On the reverse are two iron wire attachments. 3) Stamped brass insignia for Sheridan’s Cav. Corps during the Civil War, measuring approx 2-1/8″ x 2-3/4″ with two attachment wires on the reverse. 4) Silver bullion embroidered eagle pattern 1832, measuring approx 2-3/16″ x 2″. 5) Stamped brass cav. side button for the Model 1881 dress helmet. 6) U.S. with wreath officer’s hat insignia made with gold embroidered wreath with “U.S.” woven in silver. Measuring approx 1-3/8″ x 2-3/8″. 7) Lead filled stamped brass eagle insignia believed to be for the hat cockade ca. early 19th C. cap, measuring approx 1-1/16″ x 1-1/8″ with two flat brass attachments on the reverse. 8) Civil War or pre-Civil War stamped brass number “5” measuring approx 1-1/16″ tall. Missing attachment wire. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent overall. 4-32443 DM135 (500-1,000)

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FRAMED GROUP OF U.S. CAVALRY INSIGNIA. This collection of U.S. Cavalry insignia is the company’s first sample board. It is dated at the bottom “U.S. Cavalry 1861-1898.” This has been hanging in the main office of N.S.Meyer for years, but the company recently went out of business. Nine cav. crossed saber insignia dating from the Civil War to the early 1900s recessed in a gold mat and enclosed in a black wood frame. Also has a label “U.S. CAVALRY 1861 – 1898”. The frame is approx 15″ by 19″ and is glass covered. CONDITION: Very good. 4-32575 DM153 (400-1,000)

LARGE LOT OF INDIAN WARS U.S. CAVALRY CHEVRONS. Tray 1) Pr of Sergeant gold lace dress chevrons (believed to be replicas), pr of farrier’s brassards, one saddler’s brassard, and one pioneer’s brassard. Tray 2) One regimental ordnance Sgt chevron and a pair of troop Quartermaster Sergeant chevrons. Tray 3) Pr of Battalion Sgt Maj chevrons and a pair of Duty Sgt chevrons. Tray 4) Pr of Lance Corp chevrons, pr of gold lace Corporal chevrons and a pr of Corp chevrons. Tray 5) One Color Sgt chevron and one pr of Regimental Quartermaster Sgt chevrons, also a single gold lace service stripe. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32434 4-32435 DM143 (300-600)

LINCOLN SIGNATURE. Authentic signature of “A. LINCOLN MARCH 4, 1864″ on a sheet of plain yellow stationary measuring approx7″ by 9” folded to approx the size of an envelope. The autograph is accompanied by a copy print of a photograph of Lincoln originally taken by C.G. German of Springfield, Illinois. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32563 DM158 (1,500-3,000)

3 CDVS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. One stamped Brady, Washington beneath image and also stamped on reverse “Brady & Company” done February 24, 1861. The second, a bust of Lincoln, stamped on reverse “Philada Photographic Company” taken by Brady 1864. Also a CDV of an engraving of Lincoln signed on reverse in pencil “A. Lincoln:. CONDITION: Light soiling on each otherwise generally good. 4-32565 JJ292 (1,500-2,500)

BOOK BY GENERAL MCCLELLAN WITH 4 CIVIL WAR REQUISITION SHEETS. The paperback book titled “The Life, Campaign & Services of General McClellan” dated 1864, together with 3 ink Civil War requisition sheets all dated 1863. CONDITION: All requisition sheets folded with strong delicate fold lines. Generally good. 4-32568 JJ289 (50-100)

3 ROBERT E. LEE ITEMS. CDV of painting of Lee in uniform stamped “Robt. E. Lee ” below image. A cropped ink signature “R. E. Lee Genl”. Large engraving of Robert E. Lee in uniform. CONDITION: With imperfections but generally good. 4-32562 JJ290 (750-1,250)

7 MISCELLANEOUS PAPER OBJECTS SOME RELATING TO CUSTER. Many of the objects are printed material. One an interesting handwritten testimonial for the “Faithful Old Government Scout & Guide Goose”. This long flowery testimonial, written by E.H. Allison, in 1899 states that he knew Goose for 32 years. Accompanying is a pass for Strongheart, Chief off the Blackfeet dated 1865, advising passage to Fort Sully, Dakota Territory to meet the Peace Commission. Signed “John G. Clark”. CONDITION: Goose letter broken & repaired at fold. 4-32444 JJ291 (500-1,000)

CASED CIVIL WAR TINTYPE. This large approx 4-1/4″ by 3-1/4″ tintype image depicts two soldiers seated in a studio. Both soldiers are bare headed but are garbed in four button sack coats and trousers. Both men have Model 1860 Colt revolvers tucked into their waist belts. The image is in a padded leatherette covered wood case with two brass latches and a brass crest affixed to the front. CONDITION: Very good but the case is missing one of the fastening hooks. 4-32551 DM152 (400-1,000)

TWO CASED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER PHOTOGRAPHS. Two fantastic orig Civil War images, thought to be tintypes, contained in a decorative hinged gutta percha case measuring approx 3-1/4″ by 3-3/4″, one on either side within gilt metal frames. The image on the left depicts a Union cavalryman wearing a Hardee hat with crossed sabers and the letter “E”. He cradles his Model 1840 saber in his arm and has what appears to be a Colt revolver thrust in his belt. Wedged between his saber and his body is a side knife. He wears the regulation cav. uniform jacket and reinforced mounted trousers. The soldier on the right, also a seated cavalryman, wears a low crowned Kepi with crossed sabers and the letter “A” on the front. He wears the regulation cav. uniform or shell jacket with the collar turned down and regulation mounted trousers. He has reversed his saber belt probably at the photographer’s request so that the saber will appear to be on his left side, his hand rests on the hilt of his Model 1860 saber. CONDITION: Left hand image exhibits some cracking in the emulsion, particularly to the lower part of the photograph, though all details are still visible. Other image is in near excellent condition and appears unblemished. Right side of the case is cracked entirely through from top to bottom near the hinges. 4-32553 DM149 (400-1,000)

CASED CIVIL WAR IMAGE. Tintype image housed in a leatherette covered wooden case with a small brass clasp and surrounded by a gold washed metal frame. The image depicts a young blond soldier standing and holding a model 1860 Colt revolver across his body. The soldier is clad in a nine button frock coat and trousers. CONDITION: Very good with some fading around the edges of the image itself. The case is fine. 4-32552 DM150 (300-700)

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(Correction) Title should read LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 9 HANDWRITTEN LETTERS WITH ENVELOPES TO LT., CAPTAIN & GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER.:

(Change of Estimate) Estimate should read (2,000-3,000)

LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 9 HANDWRITTEN LETTERS TO LT., CAPTAIN & GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. Some of these letters are form Custer’s sister Ann Reed, a Thomas Ward, & C.R. Greenleaf assistant surgeon. 6 are in envelopes, 2 are loose. CONDITION: Varies. 4-32445 JJ293 (1,000-2,000)

PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRINTS OF CUSTER STAMPED BARRY, CUSTER ENGRAVING & CLIPPED SIGNATURE. This group consists of a photograph of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer taken by Hosea M. Mora, March 1876. Stamped on front “Copyright D.F. Barry”. Pencil inscription on reverse reads “Genl. Custer, Gen. G. A. Custer 7th Cavalry USA page 115. Copyright by D.F. Barry” together with an etching of a standing image of Custer. Hand stamped “G.A. Custer” below. Also with a clipped signature of Custer’s dated April 22, ’76. “Respectfully forwarded approved G.A. Custer, Brig. Genl.” SIZE: Custer photo: 4-7/8″ x 7″ CONDITION: Generally good. 4-32386 JJ288 (3,500-5,500)

ORIGINAL CUSTER MATERIAL. Sheet of Military Telegraph stationary bearing a note dated November 21, 1865 and signed by T.W. Custer, brother of George A. Custer. The note addressed to George asks for advise concerning the purchase of a gift for Elizabeth Custer. The note is accompanied by its orig yellow paper envelope bearing the imprint of Western Union Telegraph and address to “GEN. CUSTER FT. RILEY”. Included with the lot is a copy of a photograph of Tom Custer wearing dress uniform during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32369 DM155 (4,500-7,500)

STEEL ENGRAVING OF G.A. CUSTER. Steel engraving presenting a bust view of Lt. Col. George A. Custer in dress uniform on heavy paper measuring approx 6-3/8″ by 9-1/2″. It is signed, in her own hand, by “ELIZABETH B. CUSTER FOR DONALD UPTON BATHERICK”. This item was probably presented to Batherick as a souvenir from Mrs. Custer. CONDITION: Very good with one area of finish loss to the engraving. 4-32370 DM157 (2,000-4,000)

CABINET CARD OF MAG. GEN. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. This image was taken by Brady May 1865 in Washington D.C. However, there is no Brady stamp on front or reverse. Penciled on reverse is “Gen. Geo. A. Custer 1864-1870″. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ x 6”. CONDITION: Scattered slight ink imperfections at the top of the image otherwise generally good. 4-32381 JJ274 (1,500-2,500)

CDV OF LT. COL. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER BY J.M. MORA. This likeness captured in March 1876 by J.M. Mora. Hand inscription on reverse of Custer’s history, also stamped Henry Y. Porter. CONDITION: Card trimmed on bottom & side. Apparently orig mounted in an album with some paper separation on back. 4-32379 JJ276 (1,500-2,500)

RARE CDV OF MCCLELLAN STAFF INCLUDING CUSTER. Period ink script on back identifies the officers as “Brown, Forsythe, Smith, Stewart, McMillain, Trowdridge, Gentry, Jones, & G.A. Custer, Gen. McClellan staff”. Text appears to be in Custer’s hand. A very rare early image of Custer. Stamped on the front below image “Brady, Washington” (photographic image nearly covers the Brady stamp). CONDITION: Slight soiling otherwise good. 4-32382 JJ286 (4,000-8,000)

CDV OF GEN. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER BY BRADY. Stamped below image “Brady, New York”. Pencil inscription on reverse ” Custer”, also Brady’s NY stamp. CONDITION: Light, slight, scattered spots otherwise generally good. 4-32377 JJ275 (1,500-2,500)

CDV OF MAG. GEN. GEORGE ARMSTRRONG CUSTER BY JOHN GOLDIN. Image taken May 1865 with Goldin stamp on reverse and pencil inscription “Custer”. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-32373 JJ276 (1,500-2,500)

CDV OF MAJ. GEN. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER BY BRADY. Stamped on reverse “E & H.T Anthony, NY taken from Brady image”. CONDITION: Two small dark stains to the right otherwise generally good. 4-32378 JJ280 (1,500-2,500)

RARE EARLY CDV OF CAPTAIN GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. Image captured Nov. 1862 by Edward P. Hipple. Hipple’s stamp appears on reverse with address. Also inscribed in pencil on reverse “G.A. Custer, Capt, McLellan Staff”. CONDITION: Light overall soiling. 4-32376 JJ277 (2,000-3,000)

GEORGE A. CUSTER CDV BY JOHN GOLDIN & COMPANY. Taken from life in Washington May 1885 when Custer lead his cavalry through Washington in a grand review at the end of the Civil War. Goldin stamp & address on reverse. CONDITION: Image faded & slightly soiled. Teeny chip upper left corner. 4-32371 JJ271 (1,000-2,000)

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. This image captured by Mathew Brady May 1865. In script beneath image “Custer”. Reverse stamped E & H .T. Anthony, NY. Taken form Brady image”. CONDITION: Overall consistent soiling Card chipped at top. 4-32375 JJ278 (1,500-2,500)

RARE CABINET CARD BY D.F. BARRY OF TOM CUSTER, BROTHER OF GEN. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. Penciled beneath the image “Tom Custer”. Stamped on reverse “D.F. Barry ” etc. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/8″ x6-1/8″. CONDITION: Overall soiling. Small crease in bottom border otherwise generally good. 4-32366 JJ283 (2,500-5,500)

CDV OF GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER SANS UNIFORM. In pencil on reverse, “Gen. Custer”. Also stamped “JNO Holyland, Washington D.C.”. CONDITION: 1/2 image water stained. 4-32372 JJ281 (1,500-2,500)

CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER BY MATHEW BRADY & COMPANY. This image taken Jan. 3, 1865. In pencil script on reverse “Maj. Gen. Custer 3rd Div. Cav. Army of Virginia”. Also with Brady Washington D.C. stamp. CONDITION: All 4 corners cropped at an angle. 4-32380 JJ279 (1,500-2,500)

COLLECTION OF JAMES CREGO AND JAMES L. REED DOCUMENTS. The Crego documents include his Army discharge certificate from the 68th OH Vet.Vol. Inf. dated July 1865; a signed furlough for Crego to be absent on a visit to his home; a certificate of pension for his wife, Angeline, dated 1905; an application for bounty submitted by his wife; a pension approval dated 1894; an invalid certificate dated 1890; and Crego’s warrant for appointment to the rank of Sgt in 1863. Accompanying the documents are two documents associated with James L. Reed, a member of the regimental band 3rd MI Vol. CONDITION: Good though several are fragile. 4-32447 DM159 (400-800)

GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER TOGETHER WITH LIBBY & MISS CORA BEAN. Image captured Oct. 23, 1864 by Mathew Brady and with Brady’s stamp on the reverse. CONDITION: Overall light fading, toning on lower edge of image otherwise generally good. 4-32383 JJ272 (1,250-2,250)

RARE CDV OF GEN. PHILLIP SHERIDAN & HIS STAFF. Image includes Sheridan, G. cook, J. Forsyth, W. Merritt & G.A. Custer. Ink inscription on reverse identifying & with date June, 1865. Alex Gardiner stamp with address also on reverse. There are various different images of this setting currently published. Consignor states this one has not been published. CONDITION: Image faded otherwise generally good. 4-32384 JJ273 (2,000-4,000)

CDV OF BRIG. GEN GEORGE A. CUSTER. Back mark reads “Published by E & HT Anthony … from the photographic negative in Brady…”. In pencil on reverse “Gen. Custer” with inscription on front “Gen. Custer”. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-32374 JJ264 (1,500-2,500)

CABINET CARD BY BARRY OF LIEUTENANT JAMES CALHOUN. This image of Calhoun, in his dress blues is done by D.F. Barry but unsigned. Pencil inscription below image says “Gen. Custer, Tom Custer & James Calhoun”. Also included is a rare clipped signature of James Calhoun dated 1874 identifying him as 1st Lt, 4th Regiment of Cavalry. Lt Calhoun was killed at th Battle of the Little Big Horn with the rest of Custer’s men. SIZE: Approx. 4″ x 6″. CONDITION: Small separation lower left border. Paper & image toned & with light spotting. Otherwise generally good. 4-32388 JJ268 (1,000-2,000)

CABINET PHOTO OF LT. BENJAMIN H. HODGSON 7TH CAV. Hodgson served on the Sioux expedition as Adjutant to Reno. He was in the valley fight with Reno & killed at the river crossing. Stamped beneath image “Broadbent & Phillips, 1206 Chestnut St, Philada”. Also stamped on reverse with Boradbent’s address. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ x 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Crease in upper left corner. Cpl small light stains otherwise generally good. 4-32387 JJ285 (1,000-2,000)

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(Additional Information) Please Note: Sheldon & Co N.Y.N.Y. were the Publishers of Whittaker’s “A Complete Life of Gen. George A. Custer.”

RARE AND POIGNANT LIBBY CUSTER LETTER TO MRS. SHELDON DATED DEC. 7, 1876. Emotionally inspired letter written in polished penmanship on Libby Custer’s personal monogrammed stationary. This letter is one of thanks for sympathetic thoughts in “those dark hours”. Letter reveals Libby’s struggle to press on in life bearing the legacy & burden of the General’s death. In this letter Libby speaks of seeking strength from the Lord in her commitment to honoring her husband’s life and highly publicized demise. Accompanied by a typewritten transcript of this letter. A rare look into the personal feelings of “the General’s” wife. CONDITION: Very good. Dark legible ink with some light tearing along the folds. 4-32448 WD60 (4,000-7,000)

WONDERFUL HISTORICAL COLT ARCHIVE OF APPROXIMATELY 16 LETTERS. The first letter is dated April 15, 1861 from Maj. Thorton to Samuel Colt ordering 100 fluted 1860 Army revolvers and 1 for himself. Second is an order for Colt cartridges dated November 27, 1861 from Ordinance Gen. Ripley. Third is a letter to Samuel Colt and an invoice with receipt from G.H.Talcott for the New York Arsenal. Fourth: a letter to Samuel Colt from famed army inspector W.A. Thorton re: an early order of 200 dragoon pistols dated July 30, 1849. Fifth: acceptance letter to Colt Dec. 24, 1849 for 300 Colts, flasks etc – total order $7545. Sixth: Treasury Dept. payment statement for 1000 rifle/mskts & 1000 holster pistols (1860 Army) – total amount $34,432.50. Seventh: letter from US Ordinance Oct. 4, 1849 advising Elisha Colt that the Government was overcharged on 200 dragoon pistols. Eighth: letter form War Department August 24, 1864 confirming an order for 20,000 Army revolvers between Jan. & July 1865. Ninth: letter to Colt dated June 4, 1862 assigning 10 inspectors to the Colt plant. Tenth: letter from US Ordinance Dept. May 8, 1851 ordering 2000 dragoon pistols. Eleventh: claim of Sam Colt re: 200 dragoon pistols accompanied by orig Treasury certificates advising payment shortly. Twelfth: handwritten letter to Colt form Office of Inspector Oct. 31, 1863 ordering 955 Colt 1860 Army revolvers for Gen. McClellan’s cavalry. Thirteenth: letter to Colt form Ordnance Oct 16, 1863 re: return of a revolver. Fourteenth: four US gov’t letters to Colt from the Ordnance & Treasury depts. – one signed Gen. Ripley for a large order of Colt mskts . Wonderful archive of Colt documents, some very attractive with fanciful writing & would be both interesting and decorative and most appropriate for framing. Most of the letters have been transcribed and carry a copy of the orig catalog description when the consignor purchased the objects. CONDITION: Generally good throughout. 4-32336 JJ294 (6,000-8,000)

LOT OF TWO IMAGES OF CAPTAIN THOMAS FRENCH OF THE 7TH CAVALRY. One is a photograph by O.S. Goff, Fort Lincoln, DT., of French wearing the 1872 dress uniform with forage cap. The image is on a card measuring approx 4-1/16″ by 6-3/8″. It photographed is inscribed on the reverse “CAPTAIN T. H. FRENCH COND’G CO M 7TH CAVALRY FORT A. LINCOLN D.T. FEBRUARY 17TH 1877”. The card is also stamped with the signature of “J.M. MCDOUGALL” who was the Commander of Co. B and the pack train at the Little Big Horn. The second photograph is in an oval card mount measuring 5-3/16″ by 7-3/16″. The image is a duplicate of that described above, but without the Goff imprint and is inscribed around the perimeter “CAPTAIN THOMAS FRENCH 7TH CAVALRY”. The photograph is back marked to the Rushville Art Gallery, Rushville, Nebraska. CONDITION: Fair to good with some deterioration to the smaller photograph and to the face of the larger card. 4-32390 DM156 (750-1,500)

D.F. BARRY CABINET CARD OF LOW DOG. Image of Low Dog with tomahawk & peace pipe. Titled beneath the image in script “Low Dog”. Stamped on reverse “D.F. Barry Photographer”. Chief Low Dog fought both Reno & Custer at the Little Big Horn. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ x6-1/4″. CONDITION: Crease and separation on lower right corner. Other scattered slight separations to image. Fading on image lower left, otherwise generally good. 4-32389 JJ270 (1,000-1,500)

D.F. BARRY PHOTOGRAPH OF CUSTER’S SCOUT CURLEY. Image depicts Custer’s Crow scout with him at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Photograph mounted in folding cover. Reverse with Barry marks and Barry’s attached biography about Curley. Image pasted in folder and signed on image “Barry Photo” and title below photo “Curley”. Also stamped on front of folder “Barry”. SIZE: Approx. 7″ x 11″ (incl. frame) CONDITION: Folder broken at right seam. Light fading on image otherwise generally good. 4-32368 JJ267 (500-1,000)

CABINET CARD OF CHIEF GALL BY D.F. BARRY. Stamped beneath image, “Chief Gall”. Also stamped on front, “D.F. Barry, Superior, Wisconsin”. Reverse stamped with bust of Gall and Barry name & address. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ x 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-32391 JJ281 (750-1,250)

GOFF CABINET CARD OF CURLEY . Inscribed beneath the image, “Curley – sole survivor of Custer massacre”. Another penned inscription about Curley exists on the reverse, also marked “Goff, Fort Custer, Montana”. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ X 6-/12″. CONDITION: Slight overall soiling, otherwise generally good. 4-32367 JJ265 (1,500-1,750)

D.F. BARRY CABINET CARD OF CHIEF RAIN IN THE FACE. Rain In the Face was a Hunkpapa Dakota. Title beneath image and also marked “D.f. Barry, West Superior, Wis.”. Back stamped with image of Chief Gall and also stamped with Barry and address. Chief Rain In the Face lived from 1835 to 1905 and was one of the leaders at the Custer massacre. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″ x 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Small area of glue & paper residue in lower left, otherwise generally good. 4-32392 JJ266 (750-1,250)

STEREOPTIC VIEW OF CUSTER EXPEDITION BY W.H. ILLINGWORTH. Duplicate images of 4 columns of wagon trains, troops etc. Numbered on front with “852” & “Custer’s Expedition”. Also stamped on the front “stereograpus of the Black Hills. Photographed by W.H. Illingworth”. Reverse lists other Black Hill stereos. SIZE: Approx. 3-3/8″ x 7″. CONDITION: Overall light soiling. 4-32394 JJ287 (1,000-2,000)

LARGE CABINET VIEW OF COMANCHE – SURVIVOR OF THE LITTLE BIG HORN. Image numbered and titled on front “628 Comanche, Only Survivor of the Custer Massacre. Badly wounded, he was taken to Fort Lincoln D. P. on a stretcher, and carefully tended until well”. Unsigned. SIZE: Approx. 5-1/4″ x8-1/2″ CONDITION: Slightly faded otherwise generally good. 4-32393 JJ269 (750-1,500)

LOT OF TWO CDVs OF SHERIDAN, MCCLELLAN AND A CABINET CARD OF LT. HODGSON. CDVs are undated and stamped on the back “Joseph Ward”. Subjects are identified in pencil across the backs. Cabinet card of Lt. Hodgson standing in full dress uniform is stamped “W.F. Barry, Bismarck-Dak.” and is undated. SIZE: Cabinet Card: 4-1/4″ x 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Light soiling to CDVs otherwise fine. Cabinet card is fading with several small rubs. 4-32564 JL58 (200-500)

LOT OF FOUR MAPS OF u.s. & WESTERN TERRITORIES. KS & NE Territories map is dated 1857 by the Surveyor General L. Compton with a scale of 1:18. Map of the western part of U.S. is from Appleton & Co., 1877 & is tinted in a scale of 1:200. U.S. map with territories for Moore’s School Geography, ca. 1821, has tinted states and territory boundaries printed by Anaia & Smith, Boston. U.S. & territories, with Canada map, ca. 1874, by S. Augustus Mitchell and is engraved and tinted by W. Williams, Phil. PA. with a scale of approx. 1:160. SIZE: KS & NE: 18″ x 24″; Western US: 10″ x 12-1/2″; US W/terr.: 11-1/4″ x 18-1/2″; US & CA: 15″ x 22″. CONDITION: Generally good. KS & NE map has some tears at the folds. 4-32569 WD59 (100-300)

CABINET PHOTO OF LIBBY CUSTER BY FORSHEW, NY. Stamped beneath image “Forshew, Hudson, NY” which is also stamped on reverse. Also penciled on reverse “Elizabeth B. Custer”. SIZE: Approx. 4-1/4″x 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Various chips around border. Lower left corner repaired. Small pin holes in image. 4-32385 JJ284 (750-1,500)

LOT OF FOUR MOVIE PROMO POSTERS. Various printed promotional material advertising the semi-centennial, 50th anniv. of “Custer’s Last Fight” motion picture. This highly publicized spectacle boasted a cast of 200 and was shot on location in MT. & WY. Handbill measures 4-1/2″ x 12″ on blue paper with black ink in block letters. Dbl-sided poster on newsprint is in blue & red ink illus. with scenes of troopers & Indians, measuring 9″ x 17-1/2″. Sngl-sided poster on cardboard is printed in block-lettered red ink & measures 14″ x 22″. Large format poster, on thin, yellow paper with simple black block lettering measures approx. 28″ x 43″. SIZE: As above. CONDITION: Generally good with some tears along fold lines and chipping at the corners. 4-32567 WD61 (100-400)

LOT OF TWO IMAGES OF INDIAN TROOPS/POLICE. 1) Reproduction image of Co. I Indian soldiers at Fort Yates, ND, 1891 as inscribed in pencil on back. Sitting Bull was shot at Fort Yates in the previous year. 2) Photo mounted on board of an unknown Co. of US Indian police. Notation in pencil on back is indiscernible. SIZE: 1) 6-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. 2) 3-1/2″ x 8″. CONDITION: Reproduction image is produced from a damaged orig. but is otherwise very good. Indian police photo is very good with some minor damage to one of the board corners. 4-32395 WD62 (250-750)

LOT OF TWO REPRODUCTION ENGRAVINGS WITH CLIPPED SIGNATURES OF GENs. MEADE & KILPATRICK. Gen. Meade image is made from an undated Ambro-type by Brady and features a central portrait with a small Gettysburg battle scene beneath. Undated clipped signature reproduction included. Kilpatrick reproduction is a woodcut featuring a close-up portrait of the “Boy General” with an undated reproduction clipped signature. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32566 WD63 (100-300)

LOT OF CUSTER BOOKS. 1) Extremely nice large format (9-1/2″ x 12″) copy of “Custer’s Last Battle” by Charles Francis Roe, a former 2nd Cav. officer, and signed by “Elizabeth Bacon Custer”. In a different hand is “Signed at Miles City August 1929”. Roe was a participant in the Sioux campaign of 1876 and this is his narrative of the events. The soft cover publication also includes Second Lt Edward J. McClernand’s account “March of the Montana Column”. McClernand was the acting Engineer officer for General Terry’s column during the 1876 expedition and prepared the first map of the Custer battlefield. Also included is a copy of the official report rendered by Lt George D. Wallace, Adj. 7th Cav. Other articles include one concerning Capt. Miles Keogh’s horse “Comanche” which survived the battle; another entitled “Meeting of Terry and Crook” by Capt. Charles King, as well as biographical sketches of senior Army officers of the Civil War and the Sioux War. The publication also includes numerous maps and photographs. It is contained in an extremely handsome custom made box resembling a hard bound vol. with gold lettering on the leather spine, “Custer’s Last Battle”, “March of the Montana Column”, and “Signed by Elizabeth B. Custer in 1929”. 2) Included in this lot is a green bound and gold embossed copy of Frederick J. Whittaker’s “A Complete Life of Gen. George A. Custer”. Whittaker was Custer’s first biographer, publishing this vol. immediately after his death in 1876. 3) A lock of blond hair, purported to have come directly from Custer scholar Dr. Lawrence A. Frost, is included with a written statement signed by the consignor. CONDITION: 1) Near excellent condition. Extremely well preserved in both box and mylar cover. 2) Some wear to the upper and lower ends of the spine and the cover attachment is weak. Also some minor scuffing to the cover. Binding itself is tight. 3) Hair appears to be in near excellent condition. 4-32449 ,4-23450 DM117 (1,500-3,000)

FIELD MODIFIED PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. Model 1876 prairie belt of the second type consisting of a canvas covered leather belt with .45 cal webbing cartridge loops. This belt represents a very scarce field alteration consisting of a black leather strap for the holster and pistol cartridge box attached between 24th and 25th loops on the right side of the belt. Both the free end of the holster strap and the billet of the belt proper are passed through the open frame brass buckle at the opposite end of the belt. The holster strap is supported by two leather loops approx 1″ wide passing around the belt and over the loops and are riveted on the bottom edge. On the holster strap is a type 2 Model 1881 holster and a Civil War cap pouch used for carrying pistol cartridges. Also unique to this belt are brass wire loops riveted to the lower rear and lower left hand edge of the belt. Suspended from these loops are black leather saber straps approx 7/8″ in width. Both straps are approx 24″ in length and are equipped with brass snap swivels for attaching the saber. The forward loop is also provided with a heavy brass hook. Belts such as this were made by company saddlers or the men themselves at the field level in an attempt to find a way to wear the revolver and its ammunition on the cartridge belt. CONDITION: Belt, in only fair condition, is heavily soiled and the loops on the left side are extremely worn, broken and fragile. Fixed end of the holster strap appears to have been glued in place at one time and is coming loose. Rear loop supporting the holster strap, which was orig sewn in place is loose at one end. Billet of the belt appears to have been shortened somewhat. Saber straps exhibit surface flaking and are dry. Holster is in good condition, retaining part of the embossed “US ” on the front while the rest of the leather surface has minor surface cracking and some flaking. It lacks the muzzle plug, however the other sewn seams are tight. Pistol cartridge pouch is fair to good though the closure tab is broken at one side. It does however retain its fleece lining. One of the orig belt loops on the pouch apparently was missing and has been replaced with a pc of new leather. 4-32478 DM90 (3,000-5,000)

MODEL 1881 U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER. Very nice example of the regulation 1881 holster as produced during the latter 1890’s with extra long belt loop to fit over the loaded cartridge belt. The holster is clearly embossed “U.S.” on the body and is stamped on the flap “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” with the inspector initials and the number “68”. CONDITION: Very nice, near excellent condition with some finish loss around the holes in the flap and along the edges of the belt loop. 4-32455 DM68 (700-1,500)

MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER. Black leather holster with 3-1/4″ wide belt loop as illustrated in Ordnance Memorandum Number 29 and designed to fit over the woven cartridge belt when empty. Flap has two holes to accommodate either the Colt or Smith & Wesson revolver. Embossed on the body with “U.S.” in an oval. CONDITION: Near excellent with only minor scuffs and cracking to the surface of the leather. All seams are tight and muzzle plug is intact. 4-32454 DM70 (800-2,000)

7TH CAVALRY MARKED 1881 HOLSTER. Third type 1881 Cal. holster with 3-1/4″ belt loop to slide over the Mill’s woven cartridge belt per specifications adopted in 1885. In addition to the “U.S.” embossed on the holster body is the unit marking “A 7 51 / 46” indicating Troop A 7th Cav. and the soldier’s company number. CONDITION: Fair to good showing heavy use. Leather is broken between the two holes in the flap and the flap retains little orig finish. Surface of the remainder of the holster exhibits various degrees of finish loss. 4-32460 DM71 (1,500-3,000)

MODEL 1881 U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER. A black leather 1881 holster having a single hole in the flap indicating its early manufacture. Clearly embossed “U.S.” on the body. This example has been modified by the replacement of the orig narrow belt loop with a wide one designed to fit over the woven cartridge belt with ammunition, ca. late 1890’s. The flap is marked “C 87”. CONDITION: Overall near excellent with only minor crazing to the surface of the leather and a few scuffs primarily on the lower end. 4-32462 DM66 (1,000-2,500)

MODEL 1881 U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER. Black leather Model 1881 U.S. Cav. holster probably of early manufacture as it has only one hole in the flap. The body is embossed “U.S.”. At some time it is believed the belt loop was replaced by the Army as it conforms to the forth type belt loop designed to fit over the Mill’s woven cartridge belt without cartridges, ca. the late 1880’s. The form of the holster suggests that it was used for a long time with a Colt SA revolver. CONDITION: Overall good or better with some loss to the surface finish of the leather yet it retains good form and is generally flexible. End plug is intact. 4-32456 DM64 (800-1,800)

UNIQUE SAMPLE PATTERN 1875 CAVALRY HOLSTER. This black leather holster appears very similar to the model 1874 holster and is made exactly like that pattern except in a few minor particulars. It has a narrow flap with a single hole as well as the Hoffman-type swivel belt loop. The loop is stamped “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. However, this holster is accompanied by an orig Ordnance tag reading “SAMPLE HOLSTER FROM WATERVLIET ARSENAL FOR EITHER COLTS, SCHOFIELD, SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. RECEIVED ORDNANCE OFFICE AUGUST 7, 1875”. The army discovered that the slightly larger Schofield revolver, adopted as a limited standard in 1875, would not fit in the model 1874 holster designed for the Colt single action Army. Therefore, Watervliet Arsenal made slight modifications to the holster increasing its width and repositioning the stud for the flap, resulting in a holster that would serve for both weapons. This holster is THE ORIGINAL SAMPLE sent from Watervliet Arsenal to Chief of Ordnance S. V. Benet and is so signed by him on the accompanying tag. All holsters made subsequently were to be of these dimensions, though production holsters were additionally embossed with the letters “U.S.” on the body. The holster offered here lacks the “U.S.” indicating it’s status as a sample. CONDITION: Holster is complete and sound although the seam stitching is partially loose and appears to have been repaired along part of its length. Body of the holster has some surface cracking but retains most of its orig finish. 4-32412 DM61 (4,000-7,000)

FIRST TYPE MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER. This is an example of an 1881 holster of early manufacture. The belt loop, designed to fit only the 2″ wide saber belt, distinguishes this as the 1st type. The body of the holster is embossed “U.S.” and the flap is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. The flap exhibits three holes, two of which were placed by the arsenal and a third probably by an individual soldier. CONDITION: Good or better. Plug is intact although partially unstitched. Crack around the base of the stud and another along the fold of the holster. Leather on the flap also exhibits moderate crazing yet little finish loss. 4-32461 DM69 (1,000-2,000)

CIVIL WAR HOLSTER MODIFIED FOR A COLT SAA. Black leather holster originally designed to carry the model 1860 Colt or 1858 Remington revolver but issued widely during the subsequent Indian campaigns for carrying the Colt model 1873. This example has been modified with a longer belt loop intended to fit over the Mill’s woven cartridge belt. The holster retains its original closure tab and end plug. The flap bears the original Civil War maker’s stamp “J DAVY & CO NEWARK NJ”. CONDITION: Overall near excellent condition with only slight finish loss in some areas. The flap exhibits moderate cracking to the surface of the leather. 4-32459 DM65 (1,000-2,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction) Title should read: CIVIL WAR HOLSTER MODIFIED FOR A COLT SAA.

CIVIL WAR STYLE U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER. Standard issue black leather holster designed to fit either the Model 1860 Colt or the 1858 Remington revolver. During the Indian War these holsters were used by the Cav. for the 1873 Colt. This example however was subsequently modified in the late 1890s by the addition of a long belt loop designed to fit over the woven cartridge belt. The loop is affixed to the holster by brass rivets. The flap still bears the orig Civil War U.S. Inspector stamp which is partially legible. CONDITION: Overall near excellent condition with only minor surface crazing to the leather. Holster retains its orig closure tab and plug. 4-32457 DM62 (1,000-2,500)

MODEL 1881 U.S. CAVALRY HOLSTER, THIRD TYPE. This version of the model 1881 holster represents the 3rd variation authorized in 1885 to fit over the Mill’s woven cartridge belt when empty. It has two holes in the flap to accommodate either the Colt or Smith & Wesson revolver. It is faintly embossed “U.S.” on the body. CONDITION: Overall very good with slight finish loss to the leather but still fully pliable. Retains the orig muzzle plug and all stitched seams are solid. 4-32458 DM67 (700-1,800)

UNISSUED COLT DRAGOON HOLSTER. Black leather holster designed to fit the large Dragoon model revolvers. It has a full flap with tab connecting to a brass stud. On the reverse is a leather loop designed to fit the standard cavalry saber belt and it is stamped “E. GAYLORD CHICOPEE MASS.” CONDITION: Near excellent with only slight shelf wear and blemishes. Extremely solid and all sewn seams are tight. 4-32463 DM63 (1,000-2,500)

MODEL 1885 U.S. CAVALRY SABER BELT Belt, approx 1-3/4″ wide, is complete with 1872 rectangular plate measuring 2-1/16″ x 3-1/4″, and sliding brass saber sling attachment with hook. Belt is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and bears a unit stamp “5 CAV/23/B”. Included is a pattern 1874 McKeever cartridge box containing 20 varnished webbing loops for 45/70 cartridges. This box is the second type, introduced in 1876, having a pocket in the right end for the take down tool. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. CONDITION: Condition of the belt is very good with some slight finish loss but still pliable. Condition of the plate is near excellent as is as the McKeever box. 4-32465 DM4 (400-500)

UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX. Sample pistol cartridge box submitted to the Chief of Ordnance on March 11, 1876 according to the orig paper label glued to the side of the box. Apparently this was an attempt to resolve the issue of how to carry pistol ammunition. The box measures approx 3-3/8″ wide x approx 5″ long x approx 2″ deep. The body is made of a single piece of black leather which serves as a hinge for the two halves of the box. The ends and top of the box are separate pieces stitched to the body. Inside are linen cartridge loops for 21 rounds of .45 cal. ammunition arranged in a unique accordion-like fashion. The two halves of the box are fastened together by a leather tab passing over a brass stud. On the reverse side of the box are two belt loops to receive the standard cavalry saber belt. The box appears to be entirely hand stitched and bears no markings as is typical for sample pieces. CONDITION: The overall condition of the box is very good with only slight surface flaking on the leather belt loops and the closure tab. Inside the box are two leather strips intended to restrict the opening of the box, one on either side. Both of these strips are loose at one end. The tab itself is cracked and weak, but functional. 4-32470 DM23 (1,000-2,500)

INDIAN WARS ACCOUTREMENTS LOT. Lot consists of a Model 1874 pistol cartridge pouch with U.S. embossed on the flap. The inside exhibits a modification to the Civil War cap pouch made by the Ordnance Department. The inner flap of the cap pouch was cut away except for two ears, one on either side, which were then stitched to the body of the pouch to retain the pistol cartridges. It has two leather belt loops on the reverse. The second item is a model 1874 Hazen’s cartridge loop, consisting of twenty 45 cal leather loops stitched to a central pc of leather. It also has three belt loops for use with the standard saber belt. The center loop is clearly stamped “U.S. ARSENAL BENICIA”. CONDITION: Pistol cartridge pouch exhibits minor flaking and overall checking to the leather surface. Orig fleece lining is intact. Hazen loops are in fair to good condition with the outer loops exhibiting considerable wear especially along the bottom edges. 4-32473 DM57 (500-1,200)

MODEL 1876 U.S. ARMY CARTRIDGE BELT, THIRD TYPE Typical of this style of belt, measuring 2-1/2″ wide, is the drab duck covering enclosing a full length leather belt. There are 54 webbing loops for 45 cal. ammunition and on the left end is a single tongue open frame buckle measuring approx 2-3/8″ x 2-1/8″. On the opposite end of the belt is a black leather billet marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. On the inside of the canvas covering are the initials “TJM” inscribed in ink. These belts saw much use by both cavalry and infantry on the frontier during the late 1870s. CONDITION: The belt is in overall fine condition with only minor fraying to the upper edges of a few loops. The full length leather billet is pliable and retains most of its original finish with only minor surface crazing. 4-32481 DM9 (400-800)

1876 PATTERN CARTRIDGE BELT Second type, measuring 2-3/8″ wide. Brown canvas over leather belt with 46 loops for 50-70 cartridges. Black leather billet marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL” and inspected by “A.R.SMITH”. Records indicate that only 300 of these 50 cal. belts were produced in 1878 for issue to Indian scouts and teamsters. Attached to the belt is a Model 1885 saber sling having 2 leather straps 10″ long and 24″ respectively. Retains one side primed 50/70 cartridge. CONDITION: The overall condition of this belt is very good with one area of frayed canvas on the right lower edge. Billet has moderate crazing to the surface. 4-32482 DM2 (800-1,000)

VERY RARE FIRST TYPE MODEL 1876 PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT This was the U.S Army’s first official cartridge belt authorized in Dec 1876 in the wake of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Consists of a leather belt, covered with drab colored canvas. It has 54 drab webbing loops for 45 cal. cartridges. Affixed to the left end is an open frame brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″. On the opposite end of the belt is a black leather billet measuring 1-3/4″ x 7-3/8″. Belt is stenciled “NO. 37” on the inside. Attached to the belt is a model 1885 saber sling. These belts saw considerable use in 1877 during the Sioux War and the Nez Perce Campaign, as well as general use throughout the West. CONDITION: the belt is in overall very good condition with moderate fraying to the loops on the right end. The billet was shortened to fit a small soldier, during the period of use, as is commonly seen on these belts. Leather is in good condition and still pliable. 4-32480 DM5 (400-1,000)

1876 PATTERN US ARMY CARTRIDGE BELT Brown canvas covered leather belt, 2-1/2″ wide, with 54 loops for 45-70 ammunition, brown leather billet, and open framed brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″ wide. Has 3 brass rings positioned at the left side for attaching equipment. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL” and “A.R. SMITH” inspector. This is the 4th type, introduced May 1878 of this increasingly difficult to find belt. This type of belt was widely used by the troops on the western frontier. CONDITION: Overall this belt is in very good condition with some breaks in the canvas in the area of the equipment rings. 4-32483 DM1 (800-1,000)

HANDMADE CANVAS/LEATHER PRAIRIE BELT. Cartridge belt fabricated by sewing canvas cartridge loops to a russet leather belt. A unique method has been used to form a dbl row of loops with one row sewn directly to the belt and another sewn over the first forming a total of 78 loops for .45 cal ammunition. The belt has an iron frame buckle on one end coupling to a billet 1-1/2″ wide on the other. These belts, often termed prairie or thimble belts, were often fabricated in the field by the soldiers themselves or by troop saddlers. This belt probably dates to the mid-1870’s and is hand sewn throughout. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32468 DM75 (500-1,200)

MILL’S WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT. Woven cartridge belt approx 3″ wide for .45 cal rifle cartridges. Belt is brown in color with three parallel lines of red thread along its length. On one end is a black leather chape with iron frame buckle matting to a leather billet measuring approx 1-3/8″ wide x 10-1/4″ on the other end. CONDITION: Very good. 4-32469 DM83 (800-2,000)

RARE MODEL 1881 CARTRIDGE BELT PLATE AND BELT. Cast brass pattern 1881 plate & catch as designed by Watervliet Arsenal. The plate measures approx 2-3/16″ wide by 3-3/8″ long and has the letters “U.S.” in a recessed oval on the face. The woven Mill’s type belt measuring approx 3″ wide is made to hold 45 rnds of 45-70 ammunition. The belt has four brass grommets arranged between the loops along the left side. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Plate has minor surface pitting. Belt is generally very good to excellent, missing only the cloth binding on the ends of which only a fragment remains. 4-32471 DM82 (1,000-2,000)

RARE AND UNIQUE PRAIRIE CARTRIDGE BELT. Also called thimble belts, such belts were fabricated by soldiers on the western frontier. This type of belt was widely used in the Sioux campaign in 1876 and elsewhere in the West prior to the army’s adoption of a regulation cartridge belt. This example consists of a heavy leather belt approx, 1-7/8″ wide, covered with canvas and has 31 canvas loops for .45-70 cartridges. At the left end of the belt is a leather chape enclosing an iron roller buckle. At the right end of the belt is a leather billet measuring approx 7/8″ wide by approx 20″ long. Spaced along the length of the belt are three leather belt loops that may have been used for retaining an additional holster strap overlying the cartridge loops, which appears to have been subsequently removed from the left end of the belt. Belt contains 30 modern .45-70 cartridge cases. CONDITION: The belt is in overall very good condition for its age exhibiting only normal wear. 4-32422 DM21 (750-1,500)

LOT OF INDIAN WARS ACCOUTREMENTS. 1) 1890s Mill’s blue woven cartridge belt for .45-70 has thin cast “US” plate measuring approx 2-3/4″ x 3-1/8″. The belt has a number of brass grommets installed along its length. 2) Civil War black leather cap pouch with full flap and two belt loops on the reverse, stamped “E GAYLORD CHICOPEE MASS.” and bears a US ordnance inspector stamp on the front. Lacks the fleece lining. Issued to cav. during the Indian Wars to carry pistol cartridges. 3) 1872 Hagner No. 1 .50-70 cartridge box with 24 webbing loops inside, stamped on the reverse “No. 1” and embossed “US” in an oval on the front. On the reverse is a yoke type belt loop buttoned over the stud at the bottom. 4) 1872 Hagner cartridge box pattern No. 2. Originally made for .50-70 ammunition but this box converted ca. 1876 – 1877 to hold 24 .45-70 cartridges. Has had leather inserts placed in the loops to reduce their diameter. Embossed on the flap is “US” in an oval and stamped on the back is “No 2”. The flap has a closure tab buttoning to a brass stud affixed to the bottom of the box. Has two belt loops on the reverse. 5) Another Hagner No. 2 cartridge box with 24 webbing loops for .50-70 cartridges. This box reflects another method of conversion to .45 cal. by the addition of a leather strip just above the row of cartridges on the front of the box. Additionally the closure strap has been riveted to the bottom of the box and a brass stud has been installed on the flap. It is embossed “US” on the flap and stamped “No 2” on the reverse. It also has two leather loops for attachment to the waist belt. The No 2 box or pouch was issued to both cav. and inf, while the No 1 box was issued only to inf. CONDITION: All items are in very good to near excellent condition with only minor flaking to some of the exterior leather surfaces. All are good solid examples of their kind. 4-32471-1 4-32474, 4-32475 DM148 (1,000-1,500)

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S FIELD BELT. Black leather belt with 1-pc cast 1851 style eagle plate of the type used by officers during both the Civil War and the Indian campaigns for field service. Belt has an adjustment loop with tongue on the right side and two saber slings attached by brass loops on the left side. Both saber slings employ brass snap swivels. The belt is formed of a single pc of thin leather folded and sewn to a width of approx 1-3/4″. CONDITION: Good with some flaking and finish loss. Front saber sling is partially broken and weak at its upper end. 4-32535 DM81 (300-700)

OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF CIVIL WAR CAVALRYMAN’S SABER BELT Complete model 1851 black buff leather saber belt with its orig matching eagle plate. Both the plate and the hasp have matching bench numbers. The belt measuring approx 1-7/8″ wide,retains both orig saber straps, the detachable shoulder support strap, as well as all D-rings, brass dbl buttons, and hooks. CONDITION: This belt appears to be in nearly unissued condition throughout. The orig black die color has faded to brown overall which is typical for buff leather produced during the Civil War. The condition of the eagle plate is fine with the exception of the slightest marring of the shield on the eagle’s breast, and a few slight storage nicks on the border. 4-32479 DM24 (700-2,000)

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER BELT. Fine bridle leather saber belt with model 1851 eagle plate. Belt measures 1-3/4″ wide and is doubled back on itself for adjustment. There are 2 saber slings, each measuring approx 3/4″ wide, with brass spring snaps, attached to the belt. The forward attachment consists of an extremely heavy brass wire loop with saber hook. The rear strap is attached by means of a brass wire square sewn and riveted to the belt. CONDITION: The eagle plate is in fine condition exhibiing only light surface wear on the high points. The front saber strap attachment should have had a corresponding ring for a shoulder strap but that ring has apparently been removed. The belt is in very good to near excellent condition retaining most of its orig finish with only light crazing overall. The tip of the brass adjustment hook has been broken off. 4-32477 DM31 (500-1,500)

CAVALRY HORSE CRUPPER AND GIRTH. 1859 pattern leather horse crupper with black japanned iron buckles, overall length is approx32″. Stamped “SIGHLES & CO.”. It also bears a faint “US” inspector’s stamp. Also in this lot is a 1885 hair girth for the McClellan saddle, measuring approx 29-1/2″ long by 8″ wide. It has large iron rings with black leather safes at each end. It is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32486-2 DM142 (200-400)

MODEL 1885 INDIAN WARS CARBINE SLING. Black leather sling approx 1-1/2″ wide with single tongue brass buckle measuring about 2″ square. The end of the sling is reinforced with a brass tip riveted in place. A blued iron snap swivel assembly was used to attach the Springfield carbine. The snap is marked “O.B. NORTH & CO NEW HAVEN – CT”. This type of sling was adopted by the Cavalry Equipment Board in 1885. CONDITION: Fair with considerable finish loss to the leather overall. Metal parts are very good to excellent. 4-32466 DM77 (300-700)

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GIRTH. Blue webbing girth approx 4-1/4″ wide with black leather chaps on both ends, one fitted with a 2″ wide iron frame buckle and the other with a 1-1/2″ iron frame buckle and 2-1/8″ iron D-ring with leather safes on the reverse side. The girth measures approx 19″ long overall. CONDITION: Excellent, probably unissued. 4-32486 DM94 (300-700)

1874 CAVALRY GIRTH. Made of blue and brown striped webbing approx 7-1/2″ wide, this girth has leather safes on both ends as well as a 2″ wide iron frame buckle on one end and a 1-1/2″ iron buckle with large iron D-ring on the other. The safe on the near end is marked “WATRERVLIET ARSENAL”. This was used with the Model 1874 McClellan saddle. CONDITION: Excellent, probably unissued. 4-32490 DM95 (250-500)

LOT OF CAVALRY HORSE GEAR. 1) Two Model 1874 woven girths for the McClellan saddle. One measures approx5-3/4″ wide by 23-1/2″ long. The other measures approx 5-1/4″ wide by 27″ long. Both are made of woven blue cotton material with stripes that are now of a tan hue. Both are constructed identically with a 2″ wide iron frame buckle and chape on one end and a 1-1/2″ wide iron frame buckle and 2″ iron D-ring at the other. One is missing the D-ring. Both have leather safes at either end. 2) A cav. surcingle of blue webbing material for holding the blanket to the horse’s back while being cooled out. Measures approx 3-1/4″ wide by almost 7′ long. It has a 1-3/8″ wide billet at one end coupling with an iron roller buckle at the other end. The billet has faint markings “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” near the free end and the chape bears a unit marking “5 B”. CONDITION: Very good. 4-32484-1 4-32486-1;4-32484 DM141 (250-500)

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY BRIDLE. Black leather headstall fitted with japanned iron buckles. The bit is the standard 1861 style with brass U.S. rosettes on both sides. The bridle is complete with head band and throat latch but lacks reins. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Bit lacks the chin chain but has both rings for the reins. Leather shows only minor surface crazing and is in generally excellent condition for its age. 4-32505 DM97 (600-1,000)

MODEL 1874 CAVALRY SHOEMAKER BIT. This is the regulation U.S. cav. bit adopted in 1874. It has rnd brass U.S. rosettes on both sides and one of the bars is stamped “R.I.A.”. Attached to the bit is a Civil War type throat latch with iron buckles. The 1-pc leather rein, approx 7/8″ wide, with brass buckles, is intact. CONDITION: Bit is very good, exhibits some surface rusting in a few areas but is otherwise very nice. Leather is in excellent pliable condition for its age. 4-32506 DM98 (300-700)

CIVIL WAR RING BIT. Similar to the standard cavalry bit except this bit has a very high curb to which is attached an iron ring approximately 4-3/8″ in diameter for controlling very stubborn horses. Marked on the left cheek “ALLEGHNY ARSENAL 1865”. Bit has brass U.S. rosettes riveted to both cheeks and appears complete. It is marked as being a size number one port. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with traces of the original blue finish in the protected areas. Most of the bit appears as smooth dark patina. 4-32496-1 DM93 (200-600)

1859 U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT. Standard pattern cav. bit of the Civil War with brass U.S. rosettes on both cheeks. Marked “ALLEGHENY ARSENAL 1861”. It is a number 3 size port and is so stamped inside the left cheek. Bit is complete with both rings for reins and the chin chain. Has old tin or nickel-plate finish. CONDITION: Very good with some minor surface rust through the finish. 4-32495 DM92 (400-1,000)

FANCY CIVIL WAR ERA OFFICER’S SPURS. Polished brass spurs approx 6″ long with blued steel rowels having extremely fine points. These spurs are made to accept 1-pc straps. This is one type of spur available for purchase by officers on the commercial market. CONDITION: Near excellent. 4-32502 DM79 (200-400)

1885 PATTERN U.S. CAVALRY SPURS. Brass frames with steel rowels. Both spurs are stamped with the number “23” and “RIA”. Included are black leather straps with japanned iron buckles. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with minor surface nicks and scratches. 4-32489 DM78 (250-600)

U.S. CAVALRY HORSE COVER. An extremely rare cav. item as specified in 1885. This cover was used for cooling horses and for protecting them in cold weather. It is made of white canvas duck, measuring approx 74″ long and 65″ wide. It is stenciled in black with the letters “US” approx 5-1/2″ tall on the rump area. Below that is a unit marking consisting of crossed sabers for Troop M 3rd Cav. At the front of the cover are two japanned iron roller buckles and straps for fastening across the chest of the horse and at the rear is a canvas covered rope that passed beneath the tail. At the mid-point of the cover is a white canvas girth strap with black leather billet that coupled the sides of the cover beneath the horse’s belly. This is the exact item shown in Ordnance Memorandum No. 29. CONDITION: Excellent condition showing only slight use although there is one hole on the right side approx 1-1/4″ long and the girth also has a cut approx 2″ long across its width. 4-32538 DM96 (500-1,000)

CAVALRY OFFICER’S SADDLE COVER. Made of black leather covered with dark blue wool and trimmed with a border of gold lace approximately 1″ wide. The edge of the entire cover is bound with yellow leather. At each side are slits approx 7″ wide for passing through the stirrup leathers. Both of these slits are reinforced with black leather. At each lower rear corner is a large brass letter “D”, perhaps denoting Dragoons. CONDITION: Overall good condition exhibiting some staining to the cloth and wear to the yellow edging as well as the gold lace trim. Also a large carefully repaired area on the upper right side of the cloth. Leather reinforcement on the right side of the cover is loose around the edges. 4-32512 DM56 (1,000-2,000)

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SADDLE. Rare and unusual McClellan style saddle covered with black leather with an extra layer of black leather over the seat and attached with rnd head iron nails. Has distinctive brass bands covering both the pommel and cantle seams. Has three brass rings attached to the bars with iron staples (1 missing). Has black leather skirts on both sides measuring approx 12-1/2″ wide. Is also provided with hooded stirrups, one of which is stenciled with the number “6” in black ink on the bottom and the other having a slightly differently shaped hood is stamped “1905” on the bottom. Both latigo straps are intact as well as a heavy leather military style girth with iron rings and buckles. Saddle retains two black leather coat straps with black japanned buckles. There is a shield shaped brass plate on the pommel bearing the number “12” (seat size). There are four iron foot staples, two on the pommel and two on the bars at the rear as well as an iron stud attached behind the cantle. CONDITION: Overall very good. Leather exhibits varying degrees of surface crazing and normal wear but is a solid specimen. 4-32514 DM113 (750-2,000)

MOD 1859 MCCLELLAN SADDLE. This style of McClellan saddle was used by the U.S. Cavalry throughout the Civil War and until the mid 1870s. Saddle features an uncovered rawhide seat, black leather skirts, fenders and hooded stirrups. Tacked to the tree is a brass label reading “C. PRUDDE, MAKER, PHILADA”. Both fenders bear a Newark, NJ makers mark. The saddle retains 3 coat straps on the cantle. CONDITION: The rawhide leather covering is largely intact except for a portion approx 1″ wide along the upper edge of the cantle. The seam under the pommel is also separated. All of the iron rings and foot staples are intact. The leather is in overall good condition exhibiting minor surface flaking and cracking and finish loss in some areas. 4-32515 DM26 (700-1,500)

MOD 1885 MCCLELLAN SADDLE. Standard black leather covered saddle bearing a brass Pommel shield “11-1/4″ SEAT”. Although the saddle tree and quarter strap assembly appear to be orig to this saddle, the stirrups and stirrup leathers appear to be replacements. One of the wooden stirrups is dated 1918. Three coat straps are present but are not orig. Additional the latigo strap on the offside appears to be a more recent replacement. Only a fragment of the nearside latigo is present. CONDITION: The overall condition of the leather is fair with surface cracking and finish loss throughout. Although all the leather covering is present the seams have separated in several places. 4-32513 DM27 (500-700)

FIVE CIVIL WAR AND INDIAN WAR LINK STRAPS. Link straps were used by the cavalry to connect the led horses in combat situations. These represent several different types. Two of them, made of black leather and having black japanned iron buckles and snaps, appear to be of the Civil War period. Another, also made of black leather, approx 19″ long with a rectangular brass buckle, is the type adopted in 1874. The last two, made of russet leather 3/4″ wide and approx 17-1/2″ long, probably date to the early 1900s. CONDITION: Generally good to very good with some showing surface cracking to the leather. 4-32497 DM99 (200-500)

LOT OF CAVALRY ITEMS. 1) Two horse brushes with oval russet leather backs measuring approx 4″ x 6-1/2″ with black bristles. One is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and the other is stamped “HERBERT BRUSH MFG. CO.”. Both are stamped “US” on the leather backs. 2) Iron curry comb with leather back stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” and leather hand strap 1-7/8″ wide marked “US”. 3) Iron curry comb with black japanned wooden handle. The body of the comb measures approx 3-7/8″ wide by approx 4-1/2″. CONDITION: Brushes are near excellent with one appearing slightly darker than the other, probably from oil. Curry combs are both good to very good. 4-32490-1,4-32496 DM108 (200-300)

LOT OF INDIAN WARS HORSE GEAR. U.S. cav. picket rope with brown japanned hardware including rings and hooks at both ends, still coiled. Used by all cav. troopers to stake out the horse to the picket pin. Included are four picket pins. 1) A Civil War pin, measuring approx 13″ long, with figure 8 loop at the upper end. 2) A fluted pin, measuring approx 14-1/2″ long, with four facets with a swivel at the top. 3) A hand forged iron pin labeled “FT HALLECK WY”, measuring approx 14″ long, with swivel and ring at the top . 4) Another hand forged iron pin measuring approx 14-1/2″ long with a large iron ring passing directly through the top of the pin. CONDITION: Picket rope is excellent, probably unissued. 1) Near excellent. 2) Good to very good. 3) Fair with much surface rust and pitting from having been in the ground. 4) Good with surface pitting. 4-32487-2,4-32500, 4-32503 DM112 (300-400)

PAIR OF 1885 U.S. CAVALRY SADDLEBAGS. Saddlebags made of black pebble grain leather with flaps marked “US” and three straps connecting to brass wire buckles. Both bags retain their orig drab duck liners with fitted pockets. The bags are connected by a 1-pc seat with center hole for fastening to the stud on the McClellan saddle. Both bags also have brass rings at the front corners with straps to secure the bags to the quarter strap D-rings on the saddle. The seat is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” with inspector stamps and a unit marking – “M 12C 73”. Included with the bags is an unrelated belly strap for the 1879 cav. saddle bags. CONDITION: Bags are in good to very good condition with some damage to the flap of the left hand bag and an additional hole approx 1/2″ diameter in the seat. Liners are worn, soiled and torn and all of the fastening buttons for the liners are missing. Bags are otherwise complete. Belly strap is complete and in very good condition. 4-32492-24-32493 DM111 (700-1,200)

MODEL 1879 U.S. CAVALRY SADDLEBAGS. These bags were made and issued in both leather and canvas configurations, this one representing the leather version. The two black leather bags are connected by a 1-pc seat that extended across the back of the saddle. Both bags retain their orig drab duck liners with fitted pockets for various utensils. On the outside of each bag is an additional leather pocket measuring approx 7″ square for holding horseshoes and ammunition. The flaps of both bags are faintly embossed “U.S.”. At the bottom of each bag is a brass ring serving as a connection for a belly strap approx 1″ wide, included herewith, that passed beneath the horse to stabilize the bags. CONDITION: Very good condition overall. Two holes, one on either side on the seat, approx 1″ in diameter that are not orig. 4-32494 DM59 (500-1,000)

PAIR OF MODEL 1859 U.S. CAVALRY SADDLEBAGS. Unit consists of two black leather bags measuring approx 8-1/2″ wide connected by a saddle pc. Both bags have flaps covering two inner pockets, closed with leather lacing. The saddle piece or connecting strap has a central hole which was used to attach the unit to the McClellan saddle. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bags exhibit a couple of openings along the seams as well as moderate surface crazing but are still pliable. 4-32492 DM84 (600-1,200)

1872 HORSESHOE AND BRUSH POUCH. This black leather pouch was produced as part of the experimental 1872 Cav. equipment and is composed of two pockets resembling a small set of saddlebags. The larger pocket measures approx 7-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. The smaller one measures approx 5-3/8″ x 7″. Both pockets are covered by flaps with billets passing through standing loops on the face of the pockets. The connecting strap is boldly stamped “U.S”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with only minor finish loss. Small pouch appears to have had a strap removed from the reverse. 4-32498 DM76 (400-1,000)

INDIAN WARS MESS GEAR AND SADDLER’S TOOLS. 1) 1874 pattern meat can used by every soldier in the field to carry the bacon ration and to eat from, measuring approx 6-1/2″ wide by 8″ long. The two halves consist of a plate having a finger ring riveted to the outside and a pan with folding handle stamped “US”. Made of tin-plated stamped iron. 2) 1874 pattern Army tin cup measuring 4″ in diameter and 4″ tall. Handle is stamped “US”. 3) Tinned iron box containing leather repair equipment including a spool of flax thread, a box of copper rivets and burrs, a small punch, riveting tool and stitching awl along with several needles. Both the thread and the box of rivets retain their orig labels. Tin box measures approx 2-7/8″ wide by 5-1/2″ long by 2″ high. 4) Set of field tools consisting of a saddler’s rnd knife with blade approx4-1/4″ wide marked “— CRANE & CO ESTD 1826″; a pr of iron nippers approx 7-1/2” long marked “ANST–TRENE”; and a tin box containing a spool of 2 oz flax thread, a box of rivets and burrs, an unidentified object wrapped in brown paper, a stitching awl handle with separate tips and a small leather punch. Box with hinged lid measures approx 3-1/3″ by 5″ long by 2-3/8″ high. CONDITION: Mess gear is Fair to Good. Saddle’s tools are Good to Very Good. 4-324644-32499 DM145 (400-800)

INDIAN WARS PICKET PINS. One is a Model 1874 Lyon pattern measuring approx 15″ long with a swivel and ring affixed to the upper end. The pin itself is stamped “U.S”. The other pin measures approx 13″ long and has a fluted body with a swivel attached to the top. CONDITION: 1874 pin is in very good to excellent condition and is complete. Fluted specimen exhibits minor surface rust and pitting over the entire surface but is very good and compete. 4-32487 DM103 (400-1,000)

LOT OF BINOCULARS AND MISCELLANEOUS INDIAN WARS HORSE GEAR. 1) 19th C. binoculars with leather covered tubes measuring approx 6-1/4″ overall. Eye pcs are marked “SPORTIERE PARIS”. The group of straps includes a black leather strap measuring approx 10″ long by 7/8″ wide with standing loop and iron snap for attaching the cav. picket rope to the McClellan saddle. 2) Pair of 1885 saber straps, measuring approx 5/8″ wide by 11-1/2″ long with rectangular brass buckles, for attaching the saber to the saddle. The fourth strap, measuring approx 5/8″ wide, is a detached pc from a Model 1874 inf. carrying brace. 3) 1884 carbine boot measuring approx 11″ long and marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. This boot does not have the brass throat and was the first type of carbine boot adopted by the U.S. cav. It has two straps 3/4″ wide with iron buckles for attaching to the quarter strap of the saddle as well as a longer vertical strap that went over the cantle stud. 4) Pair of 1885 Comly pattern leather horse hobbles with large iron D-rings and connecting chain. The interlocking fasteners are made of tin-plated iron. 5) 1885 watering bridle consisting of a blued steel snaffle bit with attached leather reins. CONDITION: All straps are in very good or better condition. Binoculars have some finish loss at the eye pcs and the forward end of the left tube is rather heavily dented. Carbine boot is excellent with signs of minor flexing to the straps and only very minor finish loss. Hobbles are in fair to good condition showing normal use and minor surface cracking to the leather. Watering bridle is excellent and appears unissued. 4-325284-32504 DM106 (400-800)

CARBINE BOOTS. Heavy black leather carbine boot, pattern 1885, measuring approx 13-1/2″ long. Brass reinforcement riveted to throat intended to spread the mouth of the boot to accept the Model 1873 Springfield carbine. Second item is a Civil War carbine socket, measuring approx 2-1/4″ long by 2-1/4″ in diameter, has strap and iron buckle for attaching to the quarter strap ring on the McClellan saddle. CONDITION: 1885 boot is in near excellent condition. It is complete with the support strap that connects to the stud at the rear of the McClellan saddle and has two straps and iron buckles for attachment to the quarter strap. Likewise the carbine thimble is in near excellent condition and complete. 4-32488 DM100 (300-500)

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PACKET OF 44 CALIBER PISTOL CARTRIDGES Brown paper wrapped packet meas approx 1-5/8″ x 2-3/4″. Label reads “6 COMBUSTIBLE ENVELOPE CARTRIDGES MADE OF HAZARDS’ POWDER EXPRESSLY FOR COLTS PATENT REVOLVING HOLSTER PISTOL 44/100″ CALIBER. WARRANTED SUPERIOR QUALITY”. CONDITION: This is a rare unopened, and unbroken packet of cartridges in excellent condition. 4-32338 DM6 (400-500)

LOT CONSISTING OF WALKER BULLET MOLD AND NIPPLE WRENCH. Iron bullet mold, approx5-1/4″ long, with single cavity for .44 cal conical bullet. Sprue cutter is marked on top “COLTS PATENT “. Lot includes the U shaped nipple wrench and screw driver for the Colt Walker revolver. CONDITION: Bullet mold has overall light pitting and some surface rust. Cavity itself is heavily rusted and pitted. Wrench is in very good to excellent condition retaining some of the orig blue finish. 4-32415 DM74 (3,000-5,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Change of Estimate) Estimate should read (700-1,000)

LOT INCLUDING GRIP AND BULLET MOLD FOR DRAGOON REVOLVER. The brass bullet mold, having cavities for both the .44 cal rnd ball and conical bullets, measures 5-1/8″ long. There are no markings visible except for the letter “T” stamped on one side. Also included in the lot is a 1-pc walnut grip for a 2nd Model Colt Dragoon revolver. There appears to be a number faintly inscribed inside the back groove. No other markings are visible. CONDITION: Mold is in good condition although the surface exhibits considerable nicks and scratches from hard use. No sprue cutter. Grips are in very good condition with exception that the front right hand corner is chipped. 4-32417 DM73 (300-700)

FRANKFORD ARSENAL SET OF RELOADING TOOLS. U.S. Army reloading kit dating to the 1880s used for reloading .45 cal rifle, carbine and revolver ammunition. Consists of a number of steel dies, and punches all of which are marked either “FRANKFORD ARSENAL” or “FA” and are labeled according to function. Also included in the set (19 individual pieces) are a wooden mallet, a case cleaning brush, primer punch, a primer pocket cleaner, funnel, and priming tool. Some of the items are also marked “U.S.”. Set may not be complete as issued. Tools are in a fitted wooden box. CONDITION: All items are in overall good to very good condition with some exhibiting surface rust and/or minor pitting. 4-32476 DM22 (1,000-2,500)

CARBINE CLEANING RODS. Two wood carbine cleaning rods. The first is intended for Civil War and later carbines. It measures approx 5/16″ diameter by 30″ long and has a threaded brass ferrule with a fiber bore brush approx 3/4″ in diameter. The second is an 1874 barracks cleaning rod for carbines, measures approx 5/16″ diameter by 29-3/4″ long with a wooden ball at the upper end measuring approx 1-5/8″ diameter. CONDITION: Both are in excellent condition and complete with only minor soiling and age spots. 4-32574 DM101 (150-400)

MILITARY BARRACKS/ARMORY GUN RACK Indian Wars era production armory freestanding, round pedestal rack designed to house 20 Springfield trapdoor carbines and 20 Colt SAA revolvers. The top portion of the rack has revolver slots numbered 21-40 and are bound in by a leather covered locking band secured with a tension hasp. The lower portion of the rack has slots for 20 carbines and are similarly numbered. These are bound in by a leather covered locking band secured with a tension hasp. The base and topper are secured by iron bands. “C.J. Rylander” is stamped in the wood top plate. The pedestal stands 41″ high and is 26″ across the base. CONDITION: Very good. Rack retains much of a brown, painted surface that has aged. Several revolver slots have splits with some wood missing. Base trim is missing three of its corners. Iron furniture is brown with moderate to heavy pitting, numerous dings and dents to the wood. Leather is brittle but mostly intact. 4-32571 WD56 (750-1,500)

PAIR OF MODEL 1874 SADDLER’S AND BLACKSMITH’S TOOL POUCHES. Made of heavy russet leather, these extremely rare boxes were carried in the field by cav. saddlers and blacksmiths to execute repairs in the field. Each box measures approx 8-1/2″ wide by 8-1/2″ tall by 14″ wide. On the top of each box is embossed “US” in an oval 1-5/8″ x 2-7/8″. The lids, fitting down over the boxes themselves, are secured by wide leather straps approx 1-1/2″ wide and iron frame buckles. The two boxes were coupled together over the horse’s back by two long straps, one on each box, terminating in slotted sheet brass plates which were keyed to the opposite box. One box lacks that strap. The lids have heavy brass wire latches. Inside each box are leather loops, pockets and straps for holding various tools and supplies. The closure strap on each box bears a stamp of questionable origin, “US 7”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-32529 DM140 (200-500)

LOT OF THREE AMMO BOXES. 1) Wood ammunition crate marked “COLTS ARMY BELT PISTOL 1862″ measuring approx 6-1/2″ wide by 15-5/8″ long by 5” high with its orig lid stenciled in black “WATERVLIET ARSENAL NOV. 1862”. Extremely unusual to find one of these boxes with its orig lid still intact. This one has been kept together by the addition of crude leather hinges tacked to one side. 2) Wood crate measuring approx 13-1/4″ wide by 13-3/4″ long by 7-1/2″ high with wood handles extending entirely across each end. Stenciled on one end is “METALLIC CART.G CAL .45 MODEL 1873 COLTS PISTOL” and inscribed in black ink on the opposite side is “METALIC [sic] SHELL CARTRIDGES”. On the bottom are remnants of two wax paper seals by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport, CT. 3) Wood ammunition crate painted olive drab and measuring approx13-7/8″ wide by 15-8/7″ long by 7-1/2″ high. The box retains one of its orig wood handles while the other is missing. Both ends of the box are stenciled in white “RIFLE BALL CARTRIDGES CALIBER .45”. One side is stenciled “CALIBER 45 FRANKFORD ARSENAL” and the other reads “CALIBER 45 MANUFACTURED FRANKFORD ARSENAL” The latter side is also die stamped “6-13-81”. In the bottom are fragments of the orig wax seals. CONDITION: Fair to good condition. 4-324514-32452 4-32453 DM144 (800-1,200)

LOT OF TWO MILITARY CANVAS BAGS. 1) Model 1874 clothing bag with plain cover marked “U.S. RECRUIT” Bag consists of a large cargo pocket and a smaller pocket sewn to the front of the bag and fastened with a leather strap and eagle button for holding ammunition. This bag represents a modified bag of the late 1870s as it retains all of its orig black leather chapes and brass buckles but has a plain cover with two leather closure straps. Attached to the bag is a detachable webbing shoulder sling 1-1/2″ wide with a brass Chambers buckle. The inside of the flap is marked “U.S. WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. 2) Khaki canvas haversack measuring approx 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ with a full flap marked “U.S.” as well as a unit stamp consisting of crossed sabers with “2” above and “B” below and the number “3 5”. It has a leather shoulder sling measuring approx 2″ wide at the middle and attaching to the bag by brass hooks. The inside of the flap is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1903”. CONDITION: Condition of both bags is good to very good, both showing spots and soiling, but no other significant damage. 4-32491 DM105 (200-400)

INDIAN WARS CANTEENS. A Model 1874 canteen, first type, retaining its orig Civil War brown woolen cover. The shoulder sling is made of 1-1/4″ wide webbing, passing through the three sling guides. The sling is fastened together by a sheet brass Chambers buckle. The stopper is affixed by a brass wire around the neck of the spout and a brass chain. The second canteen is an infantry canteen of 1890s vintage, having a canvas cover with the letters “US” stenciled on the front. The black leather sling measures approx 1″ wide and is attached to the iron loops on the canteen by brass hooks. CONDITION: Both canteens are excellent overall. Leather sling on the canvas covered canteen has an old riveted repair at the mid-point and the surface of the sling has minor cracks and finish loss. 4-32485 DM102 (200-600)

7TH CAVALRY CANTEEN. Canvas covered canteen as used in the latter part of the Indian campaigns. Has the letters “U.S.” on the front. On the back, stenciled in black ink is a crossed sabers and “7” and “E”. The canteen also has the 1885 pattern Cav. canteen strap with iron snap hook for attaching it to the saddle. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. 4-32501 DM60 (200-500)

19TH CENTURY INDIAN USED BELT KNIFE WITH STUDDED SHEATH. J.P. Jordan small Bowie with 5-3/8″ roach back blade with maker’s name & “SHEFFIELD” on left side. It has an oval grooved bolster integral with blade and a 6-1/2″ long tapered & curved stag handle. Accompanied by its wonderful orig belt sheath with belt slot inside rear edge with twenty brass studs around back edge. This is the style of sheath used by both Indians and frontiersmen through most of the 19th century and was prevalent on Northern Plains. CONDITION: Blade shows moderate to heavy wear with fine pitting. Handle has a crack on each side but is still sound. Sheath is much worn with heavily crackled surface and a small tear at toe. Overall retains a dark brown patina with studs a greenish black patina. 4-32408 JR425 (500-1,200)

LOT OF MILITARY ITEMS. 1) Short brass bugle with mouthpiece measuring approx 9-1/4″ long with a triple wrap and bell measuring approx 3-1/2″ in diameter. Stamped on the top is “G.R. BAND INST CO GRAND RAPIDS MICH”. Attached to the bugle is a regulation cav. bugle cord dating to the 1880s. 2) Leather bound “CAVALRY DRILL REGULATIONS UNITED STATES ARMY” manual (528 pages) ca. 1890. Stamped inside the front cover is “A.W. TOWNSEND B. 3RD CAV.” 3) Handmade lead Confederate dog tag measuring approx 1-1/2″ in diameter with a hole for attachment to a string or cord. On the face of the tag is inscribed “F. WARD G CO” and on the back is “20 GEORGIA CSA”. CONDITION: Bugle is in very good condition with minor denting and surface pitting. Cord exhibits minor fraying and some tassel damage. Manual is in fair to good condition with scuffing and chips to the cover. Dog tag is in very good condition with dark patina. 4-32549, 4-32550, 4-32554 DM104 (500-600)

INDIAN WARS ERA U.S. FLAG. The National flag bearing 38 stars was adopted with the entry of CO. into the Union in August, 1876. It remained the standard American flag until 1889. This example is manufactured of cotton bunting with white linen stars arranged in six rows. It measures approx 54″ x 78″. The flag is attached to the upper half of a 2-pc jointed staff, perhaps ash (the lower joint missing), measuring approx 1-3/8″ diameter by approx 65″, and surmounted by a gilt-plated American eagle. CONDITION: Flag is in fair condition with numerous small holes and tears throughout and fraying at the outer end. Staff is very good. 4-32570 DM118 (75-150)

LOT OF TWO LEATHER ITEMS. 1.) Civil War over the shoulder carbine type sling is marked “O.B.NORTH & Co, NEW HAVEN-Ct” on the snap hook. Black leather belt is 50″ l and 2-3/8″ w, with a brass buckle and batwing finial. Belt is stamped “FV” on the inside. 2.) Model 1855 type crupper with brass saddle ring and two nickel plated adjustment strap buckles. This variation may have been used by mounted police. CONDITION: Carbine sling is very fine and is missing one rivet from its finial, otherwise without flaw. Crupper is good, showing typical age cracking and normal wear at the contact points. 4-324674-32487-1 WD75 (300-700)

LOT OF THREE COLT 1860 GRIPS. 1.) Two orig 1860 Army grips with SN’s faintly inked into the backstrap channel. 2.) An unfinished 1860 Army grip blank (possibly from the factory). CONDITION: 1.) Very good, with no visible cartouche. 2.) As new and unmarked. 4-32956 WD70 (100-200)

LOT OF TWO COLT 1860 GRIPS. Two un-numbered 1860 Army grips. One appears to be assembled from two grip panels, the other is a factory-type grip. CONDITION: Very good, plus. Both appear to have a more recent finish applied. 4-32957 WD71 (100-250)

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(Change of Estimate) Estimate should read (200-400)

COLT 1860 GRIP. Appears to be a fcactory orig replacement grip. One piece construction with a factory applied oil finish. CONDITION: Very fine, plus, with most of its orig oil finish. 4-32958 WD72 (100-250)

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(Change of Estimate) Estimate should read (200-400)

COLT 1860 GRIP. One piece 1860 Army grip appears to be a factory orig replacement. CONDITION: Very fine, plus, with most of its orig oil finish. 4-32959 WD73 (100-250)

COLT 1860 MARTIALLY MARKED GRIP. One piece 1860 Army grip with “8336” inked into the backstrap channel. CONDITION: Very good, with some nicks and dings overall. Faint cartouche visible on right grip panel.. Touch-up finish added some years ago. 4-32960 WD74 (150-350)

CONTEMPORARY OIL OF GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER IN UNIFORM. Extremely well rendered oil depiction of Custer in full military regalia. Signed lower right “Noel”. Framed in attractive, contemporary gold frame. SIZE: 24″ x 27-1/2″ (including frame) CONDITION: Excellent 4-32572 JJ201 (250-500)

LITHO ADVERTISING OF “CUSTER’S LAST FIGHT”. This well-known image depicting a panoramic scene of the annihilation of Custer’s command was an advertising sign produced by Anheuser-Busch “Home of Budweiser”. Original image was registered in 1896. Framed in gold wood frame. SIZE: 45″w x 36″h. CONDITION: Scattered water staining. A few scrapes and rubs and light soiling overall . 4-32573 JJ2 (400-800)

INDIAN USED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. SN 78460. Cal. 44 CF. SN 78460. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight with small block letter address. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame with “44 CF” on left front web of trigger guard. It has 1-pc walnut grip with brass tack decorations, having four complete tacks, one partial tack & a shank on left side and three complete tacks on right side with two square shanks. Buttstrap is crudely hand engraved with stick figure of a man. Accompanied by the remnants of an early cavalry holster missing its toe plug with flap cut away. It has similar brass tack decorations around front top edge with six complete tacks & one square shank. Top 1-1/2” of seam is open and has a soft deerskin lace with brass bead. Toe has been crudely restitched with old cotton twine. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with nickel finish as having been shipped March 30, 1882 to “J.C. Grubb & Co., Philadelphia, Penn.” in a shipment of ten same type guns. Also accompanied by a letter from Dennis Eros of Dennis Eros Indian Art, Ocean Park, Washington, dated Aug. 12, 1984, wherein he states that the previous owner of the gun had told him that it was owned by a Cheyenne Indian named “Walking Horse”. This revolver & holster are pictured on p. 69 as Item #309 in Indian Guns Spears & Shields of the American Frontier, Baldwin. CONDITION: About good. It retains strong nickel under ejector rod housing and in sheltered areas on bbl with about 20% remaining on frame with balance of metal being a cleaned gray patina with scattered spots of light rust. Cylinder is much worn with light to moderate scattered pitting. Grip also shows heavy wear with chipped toes and retains a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Holster is basically sound with a very crackled surface with some finish loss. 4-32358 JR468 (4,000-8,000)

J. HENRY & SON HALF STOCK INDIAN TRADE RIFLE. Cal. 45. 37-1/2″ full oct bbl. This half stock rifle was made by James Henry & Son in Boulton, Pa., for Jacob Aster and the American Fur Trade. The rifle has brass tack decoration at the buttplate and rawhide sewn around the wrist as was common for rifles carried by the American Indians. The rifle is worn to the extent that the Henry name on the bbl is no longer present however the percussion lock is marked “J. Henry & Son”. The rifle has dbl set triggers and a pewter nosecap. The ramrod is a modern replacement. This is a nice example of a working gun that saw great usage in the old West. CONDITION: 7″ long piece of wood is missing along the bbl forward of the lock. Otherwise the rifle is complete, showing great use and great pitting on the iron furniture and bbl. Evidence of a crack in the wrist, obviously the one reason for the rawhide wrist repair. 4-32716 RG38 (1,500-2,000)

PLAINS INDIAN STYLE BOW Leather wrapped and bead decorated. The geometric design also depicts 4 American flags. Bead colors include red, white, and light blue. Origin and tribe unknown. The bow length is 49″. CONDITION: Very good. 4-31026 JK1 (1,500-2,500)

SCARCE CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 39964. Cal. 45-70. Fine Model 1873 carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1,300 yard ladder rear sight. It has usual 1873 breech block markings but a later undated lockplate. Mounted in an orig 1873 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band & stacking swivel and buttplate without trap and no hole in wood underneath. Left side of wrist has a clear, legible “ESA” (for Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. It also has a clear “P” proof below trigger guard. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig strong blue with a light scratch and some very fine surface rust. Breech block retains about all of its brilliant case colors with lockplate & hammer retaining most of their blue with light surface rust. Trigger guard has moderate pitting around bottom screw hole and retains strong blue with light surface rust. Stock is sound and retains about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32662 JR519 (3,500-5,000)

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 155011. Cal. 45-70. SN 155011. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with ski jump ladder rear sight marked “C” on left side. It has “1873” dated breech block without arrows or eagle and later flat lockplate. It has an orig 1879 1-pc walnut stock with clear “SWP / 1881” cartouche on left wrist. It has carbine buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains a light, smooth, brown, artificially aged patina, darker on receiver, breech block, lockplate & hammer. There are a couple of grain checks behind lockplate & at buttplate, otherwise stock is sound with some scratches on left side of wrist and crude initials “HM” on bottom with a bruise & scratch on forestock. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with good rifling and a ring about 4” from muzzle. 4-32828 JR447 (1,250-1,750)

*EARLY M1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD CARBINE “CUSTER RANGE”. SN 32945. Cal. 45-70. SN of 32945 places this in the second year (1874) production. Unfortunately, this carbine has been updated throughout its life and in its present state retains both early and late features. The stock has no visible cartouche and is properly equipped with a saddle ring and bar. The butt stock has been drilled for cleaning rods and has the M1877 carbine buttplate. The bbl has a proof mark “VP” over an eagle and then what appears to be a “C”. M1873 trapdoor Springfields did not have bbl proof marks until after approx SN 50,000. This is an orig carbine bbl but is not orig to the receiver. The bbl band swivel is an early one and is marked “PAT/31 74”. The triggerguard is an early 2-pc but has the later serrated trigger. The tumbler is the later 3-notch variation. The breech block is marked “US” over “MODEL” over “1873” and appears to have remnants of the early quenched oil finish which gave them a black color vs. the later case hardening process using water which produced brilliant colors. Thumb piece of the hammer is checkered inside an oval. Rear sight is the M1879 carbine variation. CONDITION: Very good to near fine. Stock has numerous assorted small dings. Bbl band is re-blued as is the rear sight. Bbl has faded to patina. Breechblock, lockplate,hammer and cam latch all retain traces of their orig color. Bright shiny bore with light frosting. Mechanics are crisp. 4-32907(2,000-4,000)

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH INDIAN SCOUT USE. SN 126077. Cal. 45-70. Standard saddle ring with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with brass blade and ski jump rear sight with “C” on left side. It has usual breech block & lockplate markings. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with sgl band without stacking swivel and a 2-pc trigger guard. It has “US” marked buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a letter from Springfield Research Service identifying this carbine as having been issued to two different Indian Scouts, namely “Cpl. Twins” and “Pvt. Thunder” at Fort Supply, Oklahoma Territory in period 1885-86. Letter goes on to state that most of the scout enlistments were for a matter of one to three months and when the scout was discharged his firearms were reissued. It also states that frequently, in a short period of time, the same scout would reenlist. Another paragraph lists some of the clothing sizes for “Twins” but lists nothing for “Thunder”. Also accompanying is a copy of a page of the issue book showing this carbine issued to “Twins”. Consignor states, this is only one of three known Indian Scout used guns by Springfield research. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with all of metal being a very dark, heavy brown patina with all legends & numbers legible. Stock is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina and numerous small nicks & scratches. Breech block is very worn with a bushing in hinge area, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. In all of the consultation work & cataloging for this auction company and private collectors, this is the first time this cataloger has ever encountered a carbine with proven, documented issue to an Indian Scout. 4-32673(12,500-17,500)

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1881 TRAPDOOR FORAGER SHOTGUN. SN 1151. Cal. 20 ga. SN 1151. Rare Forager’s shotgun with 26” round bbl, bead front sight, which is missing, and standard trapdoor breech block marked “1881”. It has the 1873 lockplate & hammer with its own style of 1-pc half stock secured to bbl with a screw through forestock. It has 1873-style smooth buttplate with “US” on tang and without holes in wood underneath. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 1,376 of these shotguns were made in period 1881-1885. Stock has outline of SWP” cartouche on left side of wrist and P” in a circle below bottom tang. Right side of heel has an oval brass plate attached marked “40”, probably an old museum tag or possibly a military rack number. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is a light cleaned gray patina with evidence of cleaning. Breech block retains traces of silvered case colors with numerous small nicks, while inside has bright case colors. Lockplate & hammer retain most of their dark orig case colors with hammer nose & spur turned brown. Forestock is missing a chip in bbl channel, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and some fine splintering on forestock and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59847 JR320 (3,000-4,500)

COLT MODEL 1855 SIDE HAMMER RIFLED MUSKET. SN 606. Cal. 56. Scarce revolving rifle with 31-1/4″ rnd bbl with semi oct breech area. Square base front sight/bayonet lug with 3-leaf rear sight. It has usual markings on top strap and top tang. Cyl is numbered “1220” and cyl pin is numbered “648”. No further disassembly was attempted to determine SN of other parts. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with brass tipped, full length forearm with brass and iron cleaning rod. It has straight stock with musket buttplate with trap. Only about 9,310 of these rifles were made in the period 1856 to 1864. CONDITION: Good to very good, mismatched. Bbl, frame and cyl retain an even, dark brown patina with frame showing strong blue on left side. Stock has a crack, back of top tang and a couple grain checks at butt with small gouge in comb and another on wrist, otherwise wood is sound with moderate handling and use marks elsewhere and retains a fine, hand worn patina, possibly a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in the grooves. 4-31489 JR154 (5,000-8,000)

COLT MODEL 1855 FULL STOCK SPORTING RIFLE SN 1101. Cal. 44. Fine sporting rifle with 27” rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade and a replacement, homemade fixed rear sight. It has full length forearm with two bands and nosecap with its orig knurled head cleaning rod. It has a 6-shot full fluted cylinder with straight stock & crescent buttplate with a spurious “US” stamped on right side of wood. Buttplate has a trap that contains orig cleaning rod extension. Rammer handle appears to be an old replacement. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Extensive disassembly was not effected to check internal numbers. No orig finish remains being a light silver/brown patina on metal with light nicks & scratches on wood and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of light pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 4-32642 JR540 (6,000-10,000)

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Standard Springfield Rolling Block with 36” bbl in the white with sq base front sight/bayonet lug with musket rear sight. Left side receiver has the model and the right side has usual markings with “1872”. Left side of wrist has a crisp “ESA” cartouche for Erskine S. Allin. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm, two bbl bands, slotted head ramrod and straight stock with musket buttplate. It has sling swivels in top bbl band and trigger guard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. May have been fired, but if so, very little. Bbl retains most of its original bright polish with some scattered spots of fine discoloration and one or two scattered spots of pitting. Bbl bands are a silver-gray patina. Receiver and top tang retain most of their original, lightly faded case colors with trigger guard dark case colors. Wood is sound with a series of small light gouges around buttplate and couple of bruises on the comb with another series of gouges on forearm and overall retains most of its fine, original oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-32688 JR527 (3,000-4,000)

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Standard Springfield Rolling Block with 36” bbl in the white with sq base front sight/bayonet lug with musket rear sight. Left side receiver has the model and the right side has usual markings with “1872”. Right side of wrist is handstamped “W. KEFLINGER” and crude initials “EK” in front of stamping. Left side of wrist and left rear side of forearm are stamped with a horizontal “H”. Right side of buttstock at buttplate has “69”. Top of comb has “8”. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm, three bbl bands and a slotted head ramrod. Straight stock with musket buttplate and the outline of a cartouche on left side of wrist. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains bright metal finish that appears to be original with some light surface freckling and a few spots of brown patina. Receiver retains 25-30% faded case colors with balance a silver-gray patina. Stock has couple of cracks at right side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with numerous nicks, dings and scratches and a gouge on the left side of wrist and retains a dark hand worn patina. Breechblock and hammer retain a reblued finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-32694 JR525 (750-1,250)

REMINGTON NO. 1 ROLLING BLOCK NEW YORK CONTRACT MILITARY RIFLE SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Usual configuration with 36” rnd bbl in the white with sq base front sight/bayonet lug and musket sight. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm with three bands with slotted head ramrod and sling swivel on the top band and in trigger guard. It has a straight stock with musket buttplate. Left side of wrist has illegible cartouche with outline of cartouche on right side and outline of another cartouche on left side of buttstock. Comb is stamped “7 / C / 54” and right wrist has an identical “7”. Buttplate tang has tiny inspector initials “BPR”. CONDITION: Fine. All the metal retains a cleaned, bright finish with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Wood is sound showing light wear and a few nicks and scratches and retains about all of a fine restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-32687 JR526 (1,250-1,750)

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 ROLLING BLOCK MILITARY RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 50-70. Usual configuration with 36″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yard ladder rear sight. It has a full length, uncheckered forearm secured with two bands and has a slotted head cleaning rod. The uncheckered stock has a straight grip with sharp “ESA” cartouche and the initials “W.M.C” carved on left side. Left side of receiver has the model number and the right side the usual markings with the date “1872” and the tang has the Remington patent markings. Buttplate tang has the “US” marking and the bottom of stock, below the bottom tang, has a small square cartouche. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains generous amounts of orig bright finish with a thin brown patina over top area with a few small cleaned spots. Receiver & trigger guard are a light silver/gray patina. Stock has a couple of gouges in right wrist, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig oil finish with light handling & storage marks. Hammer slips from the full cock notch when the breech block is fully rotated and must be returned manually to full cock before it can be fired, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59511 JR20 (1,000-2,000)

REMINGTON LEE US NAVY M1879 RIFLE. SN 1234. Cal. 45-70. Scarce Naval variation of the Remington Lee. 29-1/4″ bbl is marked with an anchor and inspector’s initials “WMF” below a “P” proof mark. Full length stock has two bbl bands and ramrod and is stamped with rack #103. Comes with proper magazine flat on the right side, left side with raised rib for cut off device. Rifle has the proper rear sight,left of base marked to 500 yards and leaf is marked to 1,200 yards. CONDITION: Very good, as cleaned. Bbl and receiver are bare metal, lightly polished with tiny pin pricks of pitting along both sides of the stock line. Stock has been refinished and has a light sheen to it. A few areas of light scattered pitting on the magazine. Bright shiny bore with strong lands and grooves. Crisp mechanics. 4-33352 CSW3 (1,500-2,500)

WINCHESTER-HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL NAVY RIFLE. SN 2560. Cal. 45-70. Scarce US Navy martially marked 1st model rifle with standard 28-3/4″ bbl, and American walnut stock with no visible cartouches. Receiver is stamped “US” over an anchor just above the Winchester VP proof mark and receiver is also stamped with the ordnance eagle and inspectors initials of “WWK”. Rifle was made using a combination of Winchester trapdoor Springfield and parts specially made by Springfield. Rear sight is the M1879 trapdoor rifle sight and both bbl bands, nose cap and ramrod stop are Trapdoor Springfield parts. Ramrod is missing. Accompanied by a Springfield Research Service letter stating that this rifle was 1 of 100 accepted by the Navy inspector and shipped to the Portsmouth, NH Naval yard on December 27, 1879. Also accompanying this rifle is a letter from the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to Joseph Foster, Paymaster USN, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH answering a request for parts. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains approx 80% of a very old refinish that has since turned to patina. Receiver case hardening has also faded to patina. Stock has been refinished & lacquered over a few scattered dings and light dents. Crack through the wrist parallel to the receiver approx 5″ on the left side & a corresponding 4″ crack on the right side on top of the wrist, running to the safety and emerging on the other side, ending at the chamber. Neither one seem to affect the structural integrity. Buttplate has a few light dings on the edges and retains 85% finish turned patina. Bright bore has strong lands and grooves with what appears to be very light pitting about one third of the way down the muzzle. 4-33353 CSW2 (2,000-4,000)

RARE WINCHESTER 1883 HOTCHKISS DELUXE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 15354. Cal. 45-70. Standard rnd 26″ bbl with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight and side serrated V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Mounted with fancy checkered pistol grip, American walnut with smooth steel shotgun butt. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying gun with fancy checkered stocks and pistol grip with sling and swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl blue is 50-60% mixed with silvering and brown patina with several light scratches and storage marks. Receiver has flake to a brown patina with only traces of blue in protected areas. Trigger guard likewise is flaked to a silvery to brown patina with only traces of blue, the steel shotgun buttplate shows similar silvery-brown patina. The fancy checkered stock is sound with a slight hairline crack off from rear tang and a repaired crack running down right side of stock from rear of action forward. It retains most of its professionally restored finish with only a few minor handling marks. The cut-out for the front and rear sling swivels had been filled with a dark buffalo horn. Schnable forend and fancy grip cap insert are also made of buffalo horn. Bore is shiny with just a very few light, scattered pits. Mechanics are crisp. 4-59922 BT53 (3,500-5,500)

RARE AND IMPORTANT COLT BERDAN PRESENTATION OR EXHIBIT RIFLE. SN 2. Cal. 42 Russian Berdan. These rare rifles, seldom encountered in U.S., were made in period 1866-70 on contract for Russian government. A total of about 30,000 were made with most of them going to Russia. This was the first cartridge firearm built by Colt & was a breakthrough for company. It has a 32-1/2″ rnd bbl with square base dovetailed barleycorn front sight & square bayonet lug on right side at muzzle. Top of bbl in front of rear sight has Russian inscription. Rear sight is a reverse mounted, ladder, military sight graduated to 1,400 yards. Serial number was found only on rear sight boss under sight. Action is trapdoor style with an inline striker that is also the breech block lock. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bbl bands & nose cap with stepped button head style ramrod, a trigger guard with finger rest & sling loop with corresponding sling loop on upper band. It has a smooth steel musket buttplate. All metal is beautifully nickel finish making this an exhibit or presentation rifle, probably for one of the international expositions where Colt participated. Stock has a tiny ampersand shaped proof mark in front of trigger guard & a tiny “S” below trigger guard. No other marks were observed on rifle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Stock has two or three scattered bruises with light handling & storage marks. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore full of grease. 8-87549 JJ24 (10,000-20,000)

SCARCE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1868 CADET RIFLE SN 2089. Cal. 50 CF. Fine, scarce cadet rifle with 29-1/2” rnd bbl, sq base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yard, smaller cadet size, ladder rear sight. It has 1870 marked breech block with eagle and crossed arrows over “U.S.”. Lockplate is a standard Civil War style dated “1863”. It is mounted in a one pc full length, straight grain, uncheckered American walnut stock with two bbl bands and raised side panels with a musket buttplate. It has a clear “ESA” cartouche for Erskine S. Allin. It has two pc trigger guard and no provision from sling swivels. It also has the correct slotted head ramrod with shoulder stop. About 3,400 of these fine little rifles were made in the period 1869-76 for issue to the cadets at West Point, Annapolis, VMI and other military academies. Few survive today and of those, not many have any decent condition. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Metal has been carefully and professionally cleaned to near original brightness. Receiver, breechblock and hammer retain most of their original case colors with dark colors on the receiver and breechblock and bright colors on the hammer. Stock has also been carefully cleaned and restored. Stock has a grain check on right side of butt and minor nick or two with slightly rounded side panel edges. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-32689 JR523 (1,750-2,750)

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. SN 183552. Cal. 45-70. Standard rifle with 32-1/2″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with “R” marked ski jump ladder rear sight. It has the “1873” marked breech block and is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with “1882 SWP” cartouche. It has usual two bands with stacking & sling swivels with a slotted head cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl, bands, lockplate & trigger guard retain about 90% thin blue with some scattered light surface rust. Breech block & top tang retain most of their orig case colors, faded on top of breech block, brilliant in sheltered areas. Stock is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This is a nearly new rifle. 4-59671 JR55 (1,000-2,000)

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON KEENE BOLT ACTION CARBINE SN NSN. Cal. 433 Spanish. Very rare carbine in an extremely rare caliber with only about four known and according to consignor none have nearly the condition of this one. Consignor states that this carbine is one of an order of twenty by a San Francisco express company. Consignor states that shipping order is stamped “Order not completed at this time”. This carbine has a 20” rnd bbl, full magazine with two bands with a tiny Lyman front sight dovetailed into top of front band. Forearm band has a sling loop with corresponding loop in buttstock. Rear sight is Remington’s tiny ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. Receiver has a magazine cutoff on left side and has the caliber marking vertically at left rear edge of receiver. Top of bolt sleeve has the usual Remington company & patent markings. Mounted in a nicely figured, uncheckered 1-pc half stock with straight grip & carbine buttplate. Bolt & carrier are bright. Accompanied by two tags that were attached to trigger guard that give a brief history of how the consignor found this carbine at a small gun show in Nevada. He states that when he found it, it was frozen in an old military leather scabbard and it took substantial work to free it before he was able to buy it. He verbally related that he has owned it for many years. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 75-80% dull orig blue, strong & bright in very sheltered areas. Magazine tube has fine pitting down most of bottom area consistent with long term storage in leather. Receiver retains 93-95% strong orig blue starting to turn a little purple at back end. Trigger guard retains about 60% strong orig blue with the same sort of fine pitting on bow as is on magazine tube. Buttplate retains blue on tang with balance a gray patina. Bolt & carrier are bright. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-32682 JR606 (5,000-8,000)

WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT OF INDIAN BRAVE BY E. S. PAXSON. Orig watercolor on paper depicting plains Indian brave with eagle feather in hair and beaded and bone necklace. Signed in lower right “E.S. PAXSON” and dated “1917”. Nicely matted and with a handsome contemporary, antique-style molded gold frame. Paxson is a renowned Western artist known for his depiction of cowboys and Indians in particular. SIZE: 19-1/2’W x 23”h (incl frame). CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 8-87358 JJ30 (10,000-15,000)

LARGE PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER. Maj. Gen. George Armstrong Custer posed without a hat in a velvet photographer’s chair. This late 19th C. image was originally done by John Goldin & Company in May of 1865. The photographic image enlarged & printed on paper was probably posthumously prepared sometime after his death. Framed in an antique oak & gessoed frame. CONDITION: Frame with slight imperfections. Image slightly faded, otherwise generally very good. 4-31595 JJ263 (3,000-4,000)

LOT OF 40-PLUS GLASS 4″ X 5″ NEGATIVES. These depict various North American Indians, many in posed scene including Blackfoot, Sioux etc. Written on the bottom of one of the old cardboard containers are the words “Lantern Slides” but one container is printed “Snapshot Developing Company, 106 East 23rd Street, New York”. An extremely interesting old grouping. CONDITION: Generally good. Couple have some staining on plate. 4-32862 JJ260 (1,250-2,250)

ATTRACTIVE FRAMED INDIAN COLLAGE OF OBSIDIAN, JASPER, AGATE POINTS. A large collage featuring contemporary antique-style Indian bow w/two arrows around which are arranged in a very attractive manner approximately 250 points. An accompanying tag indicates these were found in the Northern Great Basin, Malheur Lake area, Harney County, Oregon. Points made of obsidian, basalt, agate and jasper. SIZE: 41″ h x 30-1/4″w. CONDITION: Very good. 4-32685 JJ3 (3,000-5,000)

FINE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 11373. Cal. 45 Colt. Wonderful early Ainsworth Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard front sight with script address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip with legible Ainsworth’s “OWA” cartouche on left side. It has its orig first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and has its orig base pin with dimples at each end. There are small “A” inspector initials on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, top of backstrap & cylinder. Additionally accompanied by a John Kopec letter authenticating this fine revolver and indicating that it was probably issued to and served with the U.S. 8th Cavalry regiment. The famous 8th U.S. Cavalry fought in the Southwest throughout the entire Indian Wars from Dec. 1867 until May of 1888 mostly in New Mexico & West Texas. In May of 1888 they were reassigned to Fort Meade, South Dakota and stationed at Fort Keough, Montana. They had a long & colorful history in the Indian Wars fighting many battles and skirmishes and it is recollection of this cataloger that the 8th, with the assistance of Al Sieber & Tom Horn, captured Geronimo. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 70-75% strong orig blue with only holster wear on sides. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% strong orig blue. Frame retains 75-80% strong, bright orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas with top strap turned gray and thinned on recoil shields. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides, turned dark on top and moderately faded on back. Cylinder retains 60-70% thin blue/gray, stronger in flutes. Trigger guard retains about 60-70% orig blue with “candy striping” found on orig finishes. Backstrap & buttstrap retain 25-30% thin blue with aforementioned striping. Grip is sound with chipped & worn edges and battering on bottom with legible cartouche & retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33318 JR333 (30,000-50,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 47564. Cal 45LC. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on frame and bbl. This revolver was manufactured in 1878 but no factory letter accompanies it. A letter from John Kopec gives interesting information on this revolver. It was one of 800 revolvers refurbished at the Colt factory for the state of New York. It was returned to the state on October 11th, 1895, along with SN 47684, which is the SN on the cyl of this gun. The revolver was originally inspected by Henry Nettleton and his initials appear on most of the parts including the fire blue hammer. Lanyard ring in the butt was probably installed by a New York militia armorer. Ejector rod head is a replacement, probably during the factory refurbish. Kopec notes that the fire blue finish on the hammer is correct for the long style knurling. Traces of the inspector cartouches remain on the grips. CONDITION: Retains 40% of the 1895 refurbish blue and casehardening. Grips are smooth with a few dents and scratches. Mechanically crisp. 4-30982 JL85 (8,500-11,500)

COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 50543. Cal 45LC. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame, all matching numbers. This revolver was made in 1879 according to the SN list but it is dated “1878” on left grip above Henry Nettleton cartouche. His initials also appear on bbl, frame, cyl, fire blue hammer and backstrap. Last four digits of the SN are on back of grip. CONDITION: Very good with 20% blue overall mixed with light surface rust and pitting. 20% casehardening on frame, bright in protected areas at the front. Grips are smooth with minor dents. Mechanically fine. 4-30981 JL84 (20,000-30,000)

RARE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 16770. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16770. Fine rare Casey inspected Cavalry Colt with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight, with script bbl address with serifs at each end. It has 2-line patent date and a tiny “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with clear “APC” cartouche on left side for A.P. Casey. This series of 1875 Colts involved only 2,560 military inspected pieces which were divided amongst three sub-inspectors, Johnson, Lewis & Casey, making this, indeed, a very rare & desirable sub-inspected Colt. It has the first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and has small “C” initials in two different sizes on bottom of bbl, another on trigger guard, top of back strap, bottom right side of grip & cylinder. Base pin is orig with dimples on each end. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Grip was checked but backstrap channel is too dark to determine the number. Bbl retains a smooth even blue/gray patina & frame 60-70% faded case colors, primarily on sides & sheltered areas with strong colors in right front gullet. Trigger guard & grip frame are a dull blue/gray patina. Cylinder is a smooth blue/gray patina with traces of blue in flutes. Grip has a chipped right toe with other minor nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some fine rust in grooves. Screws are all fine. This revolver has appearance of having been severely cleaned a long time ago but it is still probably one of the better Casey sub-inspected Cavalry Colts extant. 4-33640 JR466 (25,000-40,000)

RARE CASEY INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 18699. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-7/16″ bbl with muzzle apparently re-crowned sometime during period of use. It has standard front sight with script bbl address that has serifs at each end. It has its orig first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and its orig base pin with dimples at each end. Frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “US” on left side. There are small “C” sub-inspector initials on bbl, trigger guard, top of backstrap and side & back of cylinder. It has 1-pc walnut grip with a partially visible cartouche on left side. Casey inspected single actions are some of the most scarce of Cavalry issues with only 2,560 possibly inspected by him, but in actuality far fewer as Casey shared this series of revolvers with two other sub-inspectors. Accompanied by an 1881 Pattern flap holster with “US” on body and two slots in flap for brass stud. It also has a rectangular brass buckle with “US” in a circle mounted on an Indian Wars period leather belt. Accompanied by a Kopec letter authenticating this revolver and stating that it probably was issued as a replacement to the 7th Cavalry after the Little Big Horn. He also notes that the grip is mismatched but states that grip has been on revolver for many years. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas with most of revolver surface being a cleaned gray metal color. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with a chipped left toe and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. Holster has a crackled finish showing heavy wear with a dark black/brown patina, missing its toe plug. Belt is soft & flexible with a crackled finish. Buckle has a fine dark patina. 4-33321 JR332 (17,500-27,500)

FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 119142. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual artillery configuration with 5-1/2” bbl, block letter address, slightly altered front sight and the commercial caliber marking on left side. There are 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 3rd type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Unusually, the trigger guard & butt strap are unnumbered although trigger guard has a “K” inspector initial. Tip of ejector rod housing also has a “K” inspector initial. Top of back strap has the rare Wheeler “W” mark. It appears that the back strap was broken from butt strap & arc welded back into place. Hammer is blued rather than case colored but appears to be factory or arsenal. Grip has the “RAC”, for Renaldo A. Carr, inspector initials on bottom of left side & does not have a number in back strap channel. Cylinder & bbl are unnumbered but have the “RAC” initials on back edge of cylinder & bottom of bbl. Base pin is probably an old replacement. Hammer is of the later type with coarse knurling and a straight side firing pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been delivered to the Government at the plant Jan. 18, 1887 in a shipment of 250 same type guns. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 60% strong blue with left side a mottled gray/brown patina with fine pitting. Frame retains strong case colors in very sheltered areas and about 50-60% case colors overall, mostly faded with balance turned silver. Screws are all fine except base pin screw which is slightly battered & probably a period of use replacement. Cylinder retains about 75% strong blue with light surface rust & some fine pitting. Trigger guard retains 65-75% orig blue, flaked & turning plum on front strap. Back strap retains about 60-70% strong blue with butt strap a restored blue. Grip is a late martial replacement with minor wear and a few nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Hammer is not firm in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33338 JR602 (4,000-6,000)

RARE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 132436. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight with early script address with serifs at each end. It has third type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head. Frame, trigger guard & backstrap are matching numbered with frame having “RAC” inspector initials with a “K” on trigger guard, buttstrap & end of ejector rod housing. Cylinder is not numbered in usual position but has the assembly number “514B” on face around cylinder sleeve which number is also found inside ejector rod housing. This is a Colt assembly number marking replacement items during refinishing & alteration process. Bbl is an early Ainsworth inspected item with serial number “6603”. Bbl is a Springfield replacement item. It has a modern replacement cylinder pin. Frame is most unusual in that it is without patent dates or “US” and has a rampant Colt with only a partial circle below horses hind feet. It has 1-pc walnut grip. A conversation with John Kopec disclosed that he has not previously encountered a frame with these markings or lack thereof. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about all of an old restored finish and ejector rod housing 60-70% Colt finish, mostly in gullets. Frame retains 30-40% case colors, mostly in sheltered areas, stronger on left side with balance turned silver. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with balance turned gray patina. Grip has a spot of wood fill in left toe. Grips have grooves in both sides by the front strap, probably where a lanyard was inserted by a trooper during period of use, otherwise grips are sound with a dark hand worn patina. Timing is a little off, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-33635 JR461 (7,500-12,500)

CUSTER RANGE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5825. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight with script bbl address & first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. It also has its orig base pin with dimples at each end. Frame has 2-line patent dates & a tiny “U.S.” on left side. Trigger guard has a tiny “A” as does top of backstrap & cylinder. It has 1-pc walnut grip with thin but legible Ainsworth “OWA” cartouche. There is a lanyard loop in buttstrap with proper relief inside grip. Bottom of bbl has tiny “A” inspector mark and also on bottom right of grip. This cavalry Colt falls in Lot 6, which is a known lot from which the 7th Cavalry was issued revolvers prior to Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Grip was checked but no number was observed in backstrap channel, may be an old replacement. Metal overall retains a clean, smooth light patina with fine pitting on some of surfaces. Bbl address appears to be re-rolled. Frame screwheads may have been re-dressed. Grip is clean & smooth with chipped toes & chips in edge and overall retains a cleaned, lightly worn patina. Hammer is soft in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine pitting the last 2” at muzzle. 4-32643 JR482 (6,000-10,000)

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 95055. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, faint script address with serifs at each end and slightly altered orig front sight. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with “U.S.” and it has 1-pc walnut grip with the “RAC” cartouche under date “1903”. Frame is numbered “95055” with “DFC” inspector initials. Trigger guard is numbered “2404” and, surprisingly, so is backstrap numbered “2404”, however numbers on backstrap are much smaller. Bbl is numbered “2860” and cylinder retains only the number “3” with balance of numbers having been removed in refinishing process. Bottom of grip has “RAC” initials on each side. It has orig first style ejector rod housing with stud that has been altered to third style with slotted end and has bull’s eye ejector rod head with the orig base pin with dimple in each end. Accompanied by an early mail order dbl loop holster and very early simple cartridge belt with brass “D” buckle that is about 57″ long and contains fifty 44/45 caliber loops. Must have been owned by a giant for that day and age. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 70% glossy Colt blue and frame 50-60% faded case colors. Grip frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Grip with its legible cartouche & date shows moderate to heavy wear and retains a hand polished patina. Cylinder retains 70-80% Colt blue. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Belt & holster are very dry with a couple of loose loops, otherwise are completely intact. 4-59721 JR187 (5,000-8,000)

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5211. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight with “COLT” re-rolled block letter address. It has 2-line patent date and “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has second style short checkered hammer spur with early style straight cone firing pin. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip bearing Rinaldo A. Carr (“RAC”) cartouche under date “1903” on right grip and his “RAC” stamp on bottom of each side of grip. Frame is numbered “5211” which falls directly in series of revolvers issued to the 7th Cavalry prior to Little Big Horn. Trigger guard is numbered “8165” and buttstrap is numbered “73410”. Buttstrap was slightly thinned during refitting process to accommodate restamping the number. Bbl is numbered “8821” and has “PP” proof. Cylinder is numbered “137637” which indicates that it was reworked at Colt in 1896. It has third type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Accompanied by a 2-page Kopec letter detailing most of above information. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 16, 1903 to Springfield Armory in a shipment of 200 same type guns. Under remarks they state that the orig records for this revolver were lost or destroyed. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 70% thin Colt blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 50% thin blue, strong over about 1/3 of surface. Frame retains a bluish dark case colored finish and hammer traces of faded case colors. Grip frame retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina with some small hammer or vice marks on trigger bow. Grip, with its clear cartouche & date, has a chipped right toe and shows moderate wear and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of light rust. A fine orig authentic artillery whose frame could have been with Custer. 4-31229 JR208 (7,000-12,000)

IDENTIFIED PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 10921. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with 2-line patent dates and a small “US” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with “RAC” inspector initials on bottom of left side. Frame is numbered “10921”. Trigger guard “1032” with a small “A” inspector stamp and backstrap number “31422”. Bbl has number “3680” with “DFC” inspector mark while cylinder is numbered “0407” with “DFC” inspector mark. This is a typical mismatched artillery from an arsenal re-work. Accompanied by a letter from John Kopec regarding a possible re-work of Colt artilleries at Benicia Arsenal. Also included is a Springfield research service letter identifying this revolver as having been issued to 1st Sgt. William H. Blatchley, a member of Company F, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry during the Philippine Insurrection. He joined the 20th Kansas Infantry in May 1898 and was mustered out in October 1899. During his service in Philippines, he & his unit were engaged in numerous fights & skirmishes, one of which Sgt. Blatchley is mentioned by name. Also included is a copy of Sgt. Blatchley’s Philippine service & battles in which he participated. There is a large packet of information regarding the 20th Kansas including a copy of a photograph which shows 1st Sgt. Blatchley. It should be noted that in this photograph he is seated in the front row with other sergeants who have several service hash marks indicating longer service which Sgt. Blatchley does not have, although technically as 1st Sgt. he outranks them. This indicates that Sgt. Blatchley may have been promoted for merit rather than longevity. Also included is Sgt. Blatchley’s application for pension. He was born May 6, 1878 in Illinois & died May 26, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue with good feathers around front sight. Frame retains 15-20% faded case colors being a gray patina from silvered case colors. Grip frame has traces of blue being mostly a gray patina. Most of screws have slipped slots. Grip is sound with chipped toes and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of light pitting. 4-33319 JR329 (10,000-15,000)

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 19008. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned & lowered front sight with block letter address and “JTC” inspector initials on bottom. It has 2-line patent dates & a small “US” on left side of frame. It also has a 1-pc walnut grip with two large tapered holes drilled in bottom of right side. There is a small notch filed across top strap. It has mixed numbers with frame being numbered “19008”, trigger guard “7363” and bbl “0775”. Cylinder, with Nettleton inspector marks, is numbered “7580”. The “75–” in the number appears to be a little deeper than the “–80”, probably restamped during the alteration refinish & process. It has a third type ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head and an early base pin with dimpled ends. Accompanied by a 2-page Kopec letter fully authenticating this revolver and indicating, historically, that it was issued to Troop A, First Nevada Volunteer Cavalry. Also accompanied by a copy of p. 125 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn wherein this serial number is listed as having been issued as above. Additionally accompanied by a letter from the Springfield Research Service identifying this revolver as issued above to Cpl. Frank Tomlinson from Kinnedale, TX, who enlisted May 18, 1898, promoted to Corporal Nov. 21, 1899. Troop A left United States Nov. 6, 1898 and arrived in Manila Bay on Dec. 6. They participated in the Philippines’ Insurrection fighting until Sept. 30, 1899 when they embarked for their return to the U.S. They were disbanded at the Presidio, San Francisco on Nov. 15. In addition there are copies of several pages of Company Muster Roll regarding the actions of the Unit. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a gray metal patina overall with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Grip shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-32896 JR188 (3,500-5,500)

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 47246. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-13/32” bbl that appears to have a factory crown with slightly thinned front sight. It has block letter 1-line address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” on left side with 1-pc walnut grip. It has its orig first type ejector rod housing with a bushed ejector rod screw hole in bbl. The various parts have “H.N.” sub-inspector marks for Henry Nettleton. Mr. Nettleton is one of the least prolific of the sub-inspectors, having inspected only about 3,000 revolvers. This revolver may have been one of the New York Militia pieces as there is a record of serial number “47248” having been issued to the New York Militia. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grip which appears to be orig but the number is covered with wear and oil stains. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth gray/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Under the ejector rod housing is a dark heavy brown patina. A couple of the screws are battered. Grips show heavy wear with a faint but clear “HN” cartouche on right side. Bottom of grip is moderately battered. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31132 JL16 (6,500-8,500)

RARE ROUGH RIDER COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 10139. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with earliest script-type address with serifs. Left side of bbl, unusually, is marked “45 COLT”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Frame is numbered “10139”, trigger guard “336” with an Ainsworth “A” and backstrap “1994”. Bbl is numbered “9200” with two small dots in front of number. It has first style ejector rod housing with a later half moon ejector rod head. Cylinder has only a partial number “–78”. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip without cartouche. Accompanied by a 2-page Kopec letter identifying & authenticating this revolver as above. Also accompanied by a letter from Springfield Research Service further identifying this revolver as having been issued to Trooper George Thompson of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Calvary Regiment (Rough Riders). Trooper Thompson enlisted on June 24, 1898 at Santa Fe, NM and was listed as a cook. He was originally assigned to another troop but transferred to Troop I on July 8. During transit, in preparation for action in Cuba, Trooper Thompson came down with dysentery and was left in the hospital at Jersey City, NJ on August 18. He was discharged on Sept. 29, 1898. Also accompanying are several pages of Thompson’s company muster roll. It is unclear at this time whether Trooper Thompson was allowed to keep his Colt or if it may have been reassigned within regiment and therefore saw action in Cuba. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being mostly a mottled gray/brown patina with some traces of cold blue on bbl & frame with fine pitting around forcing cone area and on cylinder. Grip has a chipped left toe with some slight warping on right side, otherwise shows light to moderate wear with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. A great rarity in an authentic, identified Rough Rider Colt. 4-32897 JR205 (25,000-35,000)

FINE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. SN 1651. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard front sight with small script address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip with partially visible outline of a cartouche on left side. Bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap & cylinder have tiny “A” inspector marks. It has its orig first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and its slightly battered base pin with dimples at each end. Accompanied by a John Kopec letter stating that it is his opinion that this revolver was issued to the U.S. 6th Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth Arsenal. The 6th Cavalry was a famous & hard fighting Unit that participated throughout the Indian Wars. They also went up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders and fought in Boxer Rebellion in China. CONDITION: Fine, all matching (Grips were not pulled to check for number). Overall it retains a wonderful uncleaned dark brown patina with traces of orig blue at bbl root and grip frame with thin blue on bottom of bbl. Frame retains 20-30% faded case colors and hammer strong case colors on left side. Cylinder retains a blue brown patina in flutes & grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and a hand worn dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-33317 JR330 (30,000-50,000)

EARLY MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FOUND ON THE LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELD. SN 3155. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with bbl shortened to 7-7/16″ with slightly altered front sight and script address with serifs at each end. It has 2-line patent dates with a “U.S.” on left side of frame and is fitted with 1-pc walnut grip which is probably an old replacement. Ejector rod & ejector rod head are modern made replacements with ejector rod housing a little short and has been welded to bbl. Hammer is orig and base pin & screw are modern replacements. Accompanied by a letter from James R. Greathouse stating that he purchased this revolver from William Poole of Montana, who was a relative, by marriage to Mary Beeler of Roundup, MT. Mr. Poole reportedly told Mr. Greathouse that in the fall of 1932 he visited Custer Battlefield and while walking the area “found the gun, half covered with dirt”. Mr. Greathouse states he traded another Colt for this one in 1951. Also accompanied by a 2 pg John Kopec letter stating that “this revolver’s serial number falls between 2 Cavalry revolvers #3046 which is listed as being turned in by the Indian Bull Eagle on September 5, 1876 and #3256 which belonged to Troop L, 7th Cavalry as of March 14, 1888”. He further states that although the two sided archived examples are considerably out of the accepted Custer Serial Number range that the “out of range examples documentation is irrefutable”. He also sights serial number 3142 as being returned to Colt to be refurbished during 1895 and that it is reported that it has belonged to civilian scout Charles Reynolds, who was killed at Little Big Horn. It appears that this indeed was carried by one of Custer’s troopers doomed on that fateful day, and certainly a rare opportunity to own a historic gun. CONDITION: Poor to fair. No orig finish remains being a cleaned, mottled silver/gray patina with light pitting over most of surface. Lockbolt does not engage indicating a broken spring. It appears that lockbolt spring screw is a replacement as it protrudes through the floor of cylinder opening. Screws are all battered. Grip is very worn with a dark hand worn patina with wood fill in both toes. Half cock notch is missing from hammer, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn bore with moderate pitting. According to consignor, the gun actually fires and he indicates that at one point he shot nine old black powder rnds through this revolver. 4-31525(10,000-50,000)

RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC CARBINE. SN 40. Cal. 41. Fine carbine with 21” oct bbl with integral magazine and German silver front sight blade. Top flat has standard New Haven marking. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard, foliate, arabesque patterns with feather and floral decorations over top. Buttplate tang is engraved to match. It has standard spring steel adjustable rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with faceted tang. SN is found on left side of lower tang under wood, which number is also found on buttstock under buttplate tang and inside buttplate tang. No further disassembly was attempted to check for additional numbered pieces. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain a mottled, blue/brown patina with magazine tube a stronger blue, with both having a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 60-70% orig silver plating with the balance a medium mustard/brass patina. Buttplate retains about 80% silver plating. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore with scattered spots of pitting. 4-31519 JR158 (12,000-15,000)

NEW HAVEN NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 1608. Cal. 31. Scarce small size volcanic with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Top flat has pinched post front sight and usual New Haven markings with “1854” patent date. Brass frame is not decorated and has a fixed rear sight at top rear. It has 2-pc walnut grips numbered to pistol. Serial number is found on left side of buttstrap under grip, and inside grips themselves. No further disassembly was affected to check for other serial number locations. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these small frame pistols were made in period 1857-60. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains on bbl, lever or hammer, being a medium to dark brown patina with scattered spots of rust on bbl & magazine tube and moderate pitting on lever & hammer. Follower spring is broken and partially collapsed. Frame shows light to moderate wear with nicks & scratches and retains a medium mustard patina. Right grip has a crack and is missing a tiny chip at frame, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with nicks & scratches and retain 60-70% orig varnish with a coating of added light finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-59734 JR178 (3,000-5,000)

HENRY 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 9578. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Later style rifle with standard 24 1/4″ octagon bbl with integral magazine tube. Brass front sight has been slightly modified with 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl and stock mounted with sling swivels. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with crescent buttplate. Assembly numbers match on bbl and collar. Matching serial numbers appear on bbl, lower tang, toe of buttplate and in top tang channel of stock. Also includes an original but worn leather case marked William Read and Son, Boston. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is a combination of pleasing brown/patina and silver with very visible blue in the gullets. Receiver is a wonderful dark mustard patina with sharp edges. Lever is mostly a chocolate brown patina with hammer showing brown patina with some silvering. Stock is of usual oil finish with a very pronounced “Henry bump”. Rear sling swivel has left a darkened ring around the base and just behind the sling swivel base and below the buttplate there is a deep gouge of wood missing. Buttplate is also of a dark mustard patina matching the receiver. Accompanied in the trap door is an original four piece iron and brass tip cleaning rod. The lower tang is stamped with an “H”. Mechanics are crisp. The bore is strong and dark showing some light pitting. The leather case is missing end cap and tie down strap is broken at the last notch. Also stitching is missing in various places. 4-33581 BT15 (25,000-35,000)

EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 491. Cal. 44RF Henry. Standard 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral mag tube. German silver front sight with 1000 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Rear sight is mounted in dovetail of receiver with no bbl dovetail provided. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight grip and rounded point brass crescent buttplate. This early Henry has all the correct matching numbers. SN on the bbl, inside lower tang, buttplate and buttstock as well as all of the screws. Assembly number of bbl collar and bbl match. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube have traces of blue in the protected area, but overall carry a very pleasing medium brown and silver mixed patina. Receiver has a lovely yellow mustard patina color with edges remaining quite sharp. Side plates carry the characteristic duller patina color found on early Henrys. Lever is of a very dark patina color. Hammer has silvery sides and a dark patina back. Stock is sound with a few normal characteristic nicks and dings and carries a lovely hand worn patina restored finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is dark with strong rifling and scattered pitting. Truly a nice early matching number Henry. 4-33616 BT66 (45,000-65,000)

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR HENRY RIFLE. SN 7508. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. It has German silver front sight with 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a nicely figured straight grain rosewood stock with tiny “J.T.” inspector initials on left wrist. We believe this is the only known martial Henry with rosewood stock. It has a sling eye in gullet on left side of bbl and a factory swivel on left side of buttstock with a pronounced “Henry bump” immediately below. It has a crescent brass buttplate with trap containing two pieces of an orig iron & brass wiping rod. Serial number was observed on left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. In a letter from Springfield Research Service, this rifle is identified as having been issued to and used by Company C of the 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Records show that it was issued to 1st Sgt Bradford A. Whiting in about July 1865. The 2nd & 3rd Veteran Vol regiments were formed in Feb. 1865 and attached to the Army of the Shenandoah with duty in the defenses of Washington, D.C. The orig concept for the Veteran Volunteer units was that the Army would accept only veterans with at least two years experience, arm them with repeating rifles and use them as shock troops. This never came to pass as the war had ended, so veteran volunteers remained on guard duty around Washington and were eventually transferred to Camp Butler, Illinois, where they were mustered out on July 20, 1866. It is this cataloger’s understanding from previous research that these veterans were promised upon enlistment that they would be issued a Colt side arm and a Henry rifle which they could retain for personal use at their expiration of term of service. Also accompanied by a large packet of copies of the company muster rolls & pay records of 1st Sgt. Whiting, along with a large volume of information regarding his widow’s pension. 1st Sgt. Whiting initially enlisted for 90 days on April 19, 1861 as a Private in 12th New York State Militia. He mustered out Aug. 5, 1861. He re-enlisted on April 18, 1862 as a Private in Co. A, 10th New York Infantry for two years. He was promoted to Corporal in Feb. 1864 and mustered out April 1864. He enlisted again on March 4, 1865 with the 2nd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteers and was mustered out as previously noted. There is no indication of what battles he may or may not have participated in. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains 20-30% orig blue, strong in gullets. Receiver retains a wonderful medium dark mustard patina with fine sharp edges and a minor scratch or two. Wood is sound with minor nicks, dings & scratches and a few bruises on sides. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light to moderate pitting. A very desirable gun with a pleasing look. 4-32831(55,000-85,000)

HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 4283. Cal. 44RF Henry. Standard Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral mag tube. German silver front sight with 900 yd Henry ladder rear sight. Left side of bbl and stock are mounted for sling swivels and there is just the slightest evidence of “Henry bump”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight grip and brass crescent buttplate with rounded point. Left side of lower tang, inside toe of buttplate, buttplate screws and top tang channel of stock all carry matching SN. Assembly numbers on bbl collar and bbl are matching. Also includes 4-pc cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl finish has turned a very pleasing brown and silver patina mix with faint traces of blue to be visible when held at correct angle. Receiver is crisp and sharp with a very fine aged patina color. Lever and hammer have traces of case coloring but being mostly a blended silver patina color. Stock is sound and retains a very fine hand worn patina restored finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is good with usual light to moderate scattered pitting. 4-32650 BT70 (20,000-35,000)

EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 1658. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard Henry with 24-1/4” oct bbl with integral magazine. It has German silver front sight and 2nd type 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Bbl has a dovetail in normal position with the early style dovetail also in top of the receiver. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & 1st type crescent buttplate with rnd heel & a trap. Left side of stock has factory installed sling loop with a decided Henry bump below and there is a corresponding sling staple on left side of bbl in gullet. Serial number was observed on left side of lower tang under wood inside top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. It was also observed on all of stock & buttplate screws, which is correct for early model rifles. Rotating magazine sleeve and top of bbl inside the sleeve, have assembly number “300”. Accompanied by a 3-page George Madis letter detailing & authenticating most of above information. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains a dark brown patina that appears to be artificially aged with very fine pitting. Receiver has a wonderful medium brown mustard patina with lightly worn edges and a few minor nicks & scratches. Sideplates fit extremely tight with no battering and possibly have never been removed. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches with some light oil staining around receiver & tangs and retains about 80% strong orig varnish with some light crazing. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-59910 JR598 (30,000-40,000)

VERY RARE & UNUSUAL FRENCH LEVER ACTION CENTER FIRE RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 44 CF (Actual cartridge undetermined but a 44 RF Henry functions perfectly so it probably is the 44 Henry centerfire that Winchester made for their last batch of ’66 rifles). French attempt to create a lever action, repeating rifle based roughly on design of the Winchester Model 1866 rifle. Internally it is an exact copy of the 1866 and subsequent models 1873. Metal is iron with a 24″ oct to rnd bbl that is either Damascus or at least has Damascus pattern, with a small European style barleycorn front sight and a wide, unfinished 2-leaf express sight on top flat. Front sight is numbered “45”. Forearm is rounded and about 7/8 length with a groove near tip. Secured with a sgl musket band, and 2 screws through rear bracket into sides of bbl, with integral wire swivel and a corresponding larger swivel in butt. Receiver is reminiscent of the Henry but has a carrier that extends about 1/8″ below frame. Forward part of frame has a loading gate similar to Briggs Patent System. Buttstock is European musket in design with a semi-crescent smooth steel buttplate that has a long stepped top tang. Top tang of receiver has been filed and probably modified for a tang sight, which is missing. Bottom of bbl, underneath forearm is marked “LEOPOLD BERNARD CANNONIER A PARIS, 450 23177 1870”. This rifle was featured in an article by C.W. Slagle in Fall 1992 edition of The Winchester Repeater magazine and is pictured on pp. 16 & 17 of Winchester, An American Legend by R.L. Wilson. It also sold as lot #776 in the May 20th 1998 Little John auction. The Cody Firearms Museum currently has Oliver Winchester’s favorite shotgun in their inventory, which was made by Leopold Bernard and it is known that Winchester was friendly with Bernard, and therefore likely Winchester had some influence in development of this rifle. CONDITION: Overall fine. Bbl retains 60-70% plum blue with Damascus patterns showing through. Receiver has some light to moderate pitting on left side and top of receiver with balance strong dull blue. Stock has a nicely repaired break through wrist and a 1/2″ x 22 area of fill. It retains most of an old refinish. Bore is bright and shiny, action is fine. 4-31500 JR100 (10,000-15,000)

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 IMPROVED HENRY FLAT SIDE 1ST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 14753. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard early carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine with screwed in plug and front sight integral with front band. Forearm band is completely oval with rounded sides. Bbl has Henry markings with the earliest carbine sight that has a ½” dovetail with 2-position leaves graduated 100 to 500 yards. Brass receiver has the earliest type flat front section where it meets the forearm instead of the later flared edges. It also has the 1st model flat loading gate. Hammer is correctly without a half cock notch. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with 8” carbine forearm & straight stock with crescent brass buttplate. Serial number was observed on left side of lower tang under wood which number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Left side of lower tang also has an assembly number “1781” which number is also found inside of each sideplate. These markings & configuration are only found on earliest Winchester 66 rifles and carbines. Accompanied by a 5-page letter from George Madis detailing most of the above information, with additional information that the serial number is also found on bottom of bbl along with some proof marks, under magazine tube which was not verified. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All the iron retains a smooth even brown patina that may have been cleaned a very long time ago and has now repatinated. Bbl & magazine tube have some very fine pinpoint pitting. Hammer retains traces of case colors with balance turned silver. Receiver is very fine, given the age of this piece, shows moderate wear with some light hammer marks on top edges of side plates. Forearm has a crack in right tip, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of gouges and several small circular dents in forearm and a few light dings & bruises in buttstock and retains a professionally restored finish. There is a decided crescent of wear in stock from saddle ring. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a ring about 3” from muzzle. 4-59911 JR597 (20,000-30,000)

WIN/L RARE HALF NICKEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 100111. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard grade carbine with 20” rnd bbl, full magazine, front band with integral sight and early style 2-position flip rear sight. It has a staple & ring on left side of receiver. Receiver & buttplate are nickel plated. Last four digits of serial number are found inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent rifle buttplate with trap. A number of these half nickel & full nickel 66’s and 73’s were used by various trick shooters and wild west performers. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, magazine tube & bbl bands retain about all of a fine professionally restored finish with some thinning on both sides of bbl bands. Receiver & buttplate retain 93-95% strong orig nickel with some slight flaking on sideplates and a series of scratches on right rear side of receiver. Buttplate has a few minor flaked spots. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and a couple of small gouges on left side of buttstock. Hammer is moderately pitted. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a ring about midpoint and some scattered pitting. 4-32657 JR487 (6,000-10,000)

RARE EARLY HENRY-MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 18672. Cal. 44 RF Henry. This early carbine has 20″ “HENRY” marked rnd bbl with full magazine, integral front band/sight and a Henry-style ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. There is a staple & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 3-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Both sides of receiver have Chinese or Japanese characters stamped just behind sideplates. Another set of characters is found on left side of buttstock. Serial number is found on left side lower tang under wood and also in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. No information could be learned regarding a Japanese or Chinese contract but it seems likely that in early years of production Oliver Winchester sent samples to most of world’s militaries trying to solicit orders. As with Colt most of these samples were sent to high ranking government officials or military officers. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Receiver is now an even medium mustard patina, also having been cleaned a long time ago but still retains good edges. Wood is sound having been cleaned along with rest of rifle and retains most of a fine professional restoration. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with some roughness in one of grooves. This carbine has seen very little use, just improper storage & cleaning. 4-59765 JR138 (6,000-10,000)

WINCHESTER 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 163476. Cal. 44RF Henry. Standard 20″ bbl with full mag with bbl band mounted front sight and reversed “1873” marked carbine ladder sight. Left side of receiver has usual staple and ring. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight grip and brass carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is dark brown patina with numerous rough spots. Mag tube is a lighter brown-silver patina with rough spots that show aged cleaning. Front bbl band with sight shows a silver repair. Rear band is brown and crusty. Receiver has been cleaned a number of times and now retains a pleasant molting patina. Stock is sound with lots of nicks and dings and an old added oil finish. Bore is dark with lots of moderate pitting. Mechanics are good. 4-32905 BT51 (2,500-3,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 156955. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20″ round bbl and full magazine with barley corn square base front sight and a 1873 marked carbine ladder rear sight. Receiver has staple and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut. Steel carbine buttplate with trap accompanied by iron and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine finish are a pleasing blue turned to patina with scattered light pitting. Bbl address strong and legible. Both magazine tubes retaining rings have a strong patina color. Receiver has returned to a very pleasant patina years after a cleaning. Wood has standard oil finish and slightly undersized at the top tang of the receiver. There is a long grain crack on left side starting at toe of buttplate and running almost to rear tang. It has the usual carbine bumps and bruises with some kind of grouping of circular depressions on both sides near the buttplate. There is also about an inch long gouge on the right side of butt stock between receiver and top tang. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good with some scattered pitting. 4-33519 BT14 (4,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Cal. 44 CF. SN 40751. Unusual carbine that appears to have been converted from a rifle as there is no staple in left side of receiver. A 44 Russian cartridge will chamber nicely, but neither 44 American or 44-40 will pass through the action. It has standard 20” carbine bbl with no trace of markings, with the early style integral front band & sight, the thick smooth middle band with a rivet through the screw hole and the early 2-position flip rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & brass carbine buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock has a factory installed sling swivel with a corresponding hole in bbl band where swivel has been lost. Forearm has a small step in front of the band. Accompanied by a 4-pc, all steel wiping rod, not by Winchester. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong bright blue with some scattered pitting. Both bands have moderate pitting. Bbl is slightly loose in receiver. Receiver has reasonably sharp edges with no battering on sideplates. Forearm has a crack at the tip, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Wiping rod is also fine. 4-30114 JJ25 (2,000-3,000)

WONDERFUL WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20982. Cal. 44RF. Henry. Standard 24-1/4″ oct bbl with full mag. Rocky Mountain front sight with Henry style 900 yard rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with brass crescent buttplate with trapdoor. Buttstock and brass forend cap are mounted with sling swivels. Top tang channel of stock and the inside toe of buttplate carry the last three numbers “982” of the SN. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain most of what appears to be a cleaned blue-brown patina. This coloration could possibly be from an aging restoration of the finish. Front mag retaining ring appears to be re-blued or a possible replacement. Forend cap is a very pretty mustard patina color. Receiver is a beautiful mustard patina showing evidence of a cleaning years ago. Loading gate retains 70% of its iridescent blue. Lever and hammer have visible fading case colors mixed with a few lightly pitted spots. Buttplate is a slightly darker patina color. Wood is sound with only a few minor storage marks and exhibiting a fine patina from an aging restoration of the finish. Bore is good with only some scattered light pitting. Mechanics are crisp with the exception of the lever retaining spring being weak. 4-32651 BT52 (12,000-17,000)

RARE WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 129651. Cal. 44RF Henry. Special order 28″ oct bbl with full mag. Modified half nickel front sight, 900 yd ladder rear sight with stop screw. Mounted with straight grain American walnut, uncheckered straight grip stock with brass crescent butt, brass forend cap and sling swivels. Top tang channel of stock is stamped with “9651” as is the underside of the toe of buttplate. Accompanied by Cody Winchester letter identifying this rifle with 28″ bbl and received in warehouse Jan. 27, 1876 and shipped from warehouse Jan. 30, 1876 with four other arms to Order #2618. Longer than standard length bbls on ’66 rifles are very rare. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube finish have turned to a very pleasing dark brown patina with original blue visible in protected areas. Unpolished receiver, buttplate and forend cap are all of a very fine dark mustard color. There is visible case color on both lever and hammer but this is mixed in with mostly dark patina. Stocks are solid with usual nicks and dings and about a dime size depression dent on right side between tangs. A coat of finish was rubbed on many years ago and has since flaked and had been worn in areas to leave a pleasing worn patina coloration. On the forend the finish has been worn through to the wood on the portion from receiver to about halfway point. Mechanics are crisp and bore is extremely good with some very light scattered pitting. 4-59913 BT68 (27,500-35,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 130431. Cal. 44 RF Henry. 24-1/4″ octagon bbl with full magazine. Half nickel front sight with sporting rear sight. Uncheckered straight grain, American walnut with brass crescent buttplate and brass forend cap. CONDITION: Good. Bbl has nearly full coverage of a blue/brown patina as does the magazine tube. Both with lightly scattered rust and fine pitting. Receiver carries a darker mustard colored patina with some slightly rounded edges from years ago cleaning. Buttplate and forend nose cap also have similar dark mustard patina color. Wood has 20-30% varnish remaining with lots of chips, nicks, gouges, and scratches. Forend has full length crack from receiver to forend cap in the belly. Also a shorter 1″ to 2″ crack running from forend cap back. On the right side of forend there is a sliver of wood missing from forend cap back almost 8″ and being about 1/4″ wide. The retaining spring for buttplate trap door is missing as the trap door is taped closed. Included is a three piece iron and brass cleaning rod. Mechanics are fine except for lever retaining spring is weak. The bore is dark and pitted. 4-33586 BT16 (4,000-7,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 36078. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine 66 with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, thinned half- nickel front sight and Henry-style 900 yard ladder rear sight. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by one of the Ulrichs with full coverage on sides of beautiful foliate arabesque patterns with very fine punch dot background. Both sides have large blank panels with wonderful edges & shading and Ulrich’s alternating triangle borders. Top of receiver, top tang, bottom tang, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match and have matching borders around most areas. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered, shell grain Claro walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate. Forend cap has an orig sling loop and buttstock has a corresponding loop that is centered 5-1/4″ from toe. While no exact matches could be found for these patterns, serial numbers 36068 & 35969, pictured on p. 71 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson, are very similar, especially 35969, which has a similar flower around hammer screw. Left side of lower tang is stamped “S” and “XX”. Examination of top tang channel in buttstock disclosed no serial number markings and the number inside toe of buttplate is “6189” with traces of silver remaining. Buttplate has the trap containing a 4-pc iron & brass wiping rod. It appears that this rifle was silver plated originally as there are traces of silver on tangs & inside of receiver. Carrier retains strong silver on inside. According to Mr. Wilson, these simple patterns and large open panels suggests that the company may have been considering having engraved rifles in stock for custom inscriptions. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 85% thin orig blue, stronger around front sight with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. Magazine tube retains about 90% stronger orig blue with some fine surface rust. Receiver with slightly rounded edges is a medium mustard patina with silver only as noted above. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and forearm retaining about 60% orig piano varnish with balance a dark, hand-worn patina. Buttstock retains about 80% brilliant piano varnish finish with light nicks & scratches and some flaking on right side of wrist with oil stain around wrist and a couple of small chips around tangs. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a very few scattered spots of light surface erosion. 4-59912 JR542 (30,000-40,000)

ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 102951. Cal. 44. Saddle ring carbine with 20″ round bbl and full magazine, square base post front sight with folding two leaf rear sight. Receiver has its staple and saddle ring on the left side and is engraved in a non-factory open scroll pattern with punched background. Mounted in modern fancy replacement walnut, with checkered forend and straight stock with rifle style crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube have turned to brown patina with areas of light to moderate pitting throughout. Chatter marks located above the chamber area. Brass is smooth and mellow with some polishing evident at the carry point. Hammer and trigger is gray patina. Lever is gray brown patina. Brass buttplate is soft brass patina. Wood is sound retaining virtually all its modern replacement finish. Mechanically sound. Bore is good with moderate pitting. 4-32625 WD44 (4,000-6,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Correction)Sealed box is a reproduction. Ammo is fine but label and box are repro.

TWO BOX LOT OF 44 HENRY FLAT AMMO. Lot consists of UMC box with green label containing thirty-six rounds. Other box of Winchester with green and orange label is still sealed at one end and feels full. CONDITION: Fine. UMC box has some moderate tearing and deterioration, but is all there. Winchester box is extremely fine, with only a light amount of wear at top label. 4-43600-2 BT119 (1,800-2,500)

LOT OF TWO BOXES OF WINCHESTER 44 HENRY FLAT AMMO. Lot consists of two green and orange label .44 Henry; one full and one with thirty-eight rounds. CONDITION: Very good. Full box has only a small amount of wear on label and is solid. Partial box is intact with one corner torn and some frayed edges. 4-33600-3 BT120 (1,500-2,500)

LOT OF WIN 50-110 AMMO. Lot consists of two boxes of Winchester 50-110-300 with orange labels and green “STAYNLESS” stamped across lid. Both are full, one is still sealed. Two boxes of UMC for 40cal. Straight. Both with green labels and still sealed. CONDITION: Very good. One of the 50cal boxes has a slight tear at end label of lid, the other as mentioned is still sealed and is fine. The UMC boxes are still sealed with readable labels. 4-33600-1 BT118 (1,500-2,500)

LOT OF TWENTY ASSORTED BOXES OF AMMO & BULLETS. Lot consists of eighteen assorted boxes of ammo and brass including three boxes of WRA 40-65, one box of WRA 40-72, two boxes of WRA 40-82, one box of WRA 45-70-405, one box of WRA 45-85, two boxes of WRA 38-70, one box of WRA 38-72 (brass only), two boxes WRA 30WCF, one box UMC 38-56, one box US 35 Winchester, one box Remington Clean Bore 38-56, one box Winchester 30 Army and one box of CT Cartridge Co. 40-60. Lot also includes two boxes of bullets; one 45cal, 345 grain by UMC Co. and other is 32cal, 165 grain by WRA Co. CONDITION: Varies. Most 2-pc boxes have lids, most with considerable wear. Most to be considered fragile and contain various counts of original ammo. 4-33600 BT117 (1,000-2,000)

RARE FULL BOX OF UMC 46 CALIBER RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES SN . 2-pc box with green & black top label marked “50 NO. 46 / PRIMED METALLIC CARTRIDGES / ADAPTED TO / REMINGTON’S CARBINE AND BALLARD’S KENTUCKY RIFLE”. It also has patent date and company name & address with “UNDER SMITH & WESSON’S PATENT, APRIL 16, 1860”. Sides have the plaid paper covering with an orange band and bottom is hand written “VIRGINIA CITY, NEV.” with another line of script that is indistinguishable. CONDITION: Fine. Box was not removed from its shrink wrap covering to check for corner & edge damage. Label has minor loss in right front corner with some wear on body, not affecting overall image and some light to moderate soil. 60% of the outside edges of plaid wrapping are missing up to the orange band & portions of the orange band also missing. Altogether a rare box of ammunition. 4-30679 JR603 (1,500-2,500)

*EXTRAORDINARY MARLIN ENGRAVED 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH GOLD & PLATINUM INLAID DESIGN PRESENTED BY MARLIN TO ANNIE OAKLEY. SN 419119. Cal. 38-55. This spectacular gun with irrefutable history is a takedown rifle and has a 24″ oct to rnd bbl with half mag was built by Marlin in 1917 for presentation to the world’s most famous marksman, Annie Oakley. It has a Rocky Mtn front sight and V-notch sporting rear sight. The receiver has special deluxe engraving with gold & platinum embellishments. The left side being the majestic “Monarch of the Dell”, stag typical of Marlin’s best work. The right side is that of a great bear poised over its kill. The remainder of the action is engraved in flowing foliate arabesque scroll with punch dot background. There is gold wire border engraving on receiver, lever, takedown ring & bottom of receiver. The hammer has platinum embellishments. A gold & platinum line surrounds the chamber area of the bbl and is encased with delicate scroll work. This great work is most likely that, of the renown Conrad Ulrich. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with fine C-style checkering and pistol grip to a Marlin hard rubber buttplate. This fine firearm has a very interesting history and is chronicled in the book, Marlin Firearms; William S. Brophy, and is pictured on pgs 200, 547, and 548. Also printed in this book is a letter dated June 7, 1921, from Marlin Rockwell Corp. to Mr. L.J. Huber which follows: “New Haven, Conn. June 7, 1921 Dear Sir:- We have your favor of June 6th giving us the number of the special model 1893 38-55 caliber Marlin rifle which you purchased in Philadelphia a short time ago. This is a rifle which we presented to Annie Oakley back in 1917, and we are somewhat disappointed that it has been now offered on the market for sale. Miss Oakley expressed a desire to have one of our 38-55 caliber rifles and we went to considerable extra bother i getting out a special fancy gun that we considered she would be proud to own and shoot. The value at the time that it was made up was in the neighborhood of $150.00 but considering the advance that has been made in the market price of firearms during the past two or three years the present value would be somewhat in excess of that figure. You can consider that you have obtained a very beautiful rifle and an exceptionally good shooter. Under the present conditions we would not be in a position to furnish an extra 32-40 barrel part for the rifle engraving or forearm to match the buttstock. The only thing that we could supply would be the plain forearm without checkering and no engraving on the barrel, and our charge for a barrel part of this description would be $17.50. There is a possibility that we will again take up the manufacture of the Marlin line in the near future and that guns will be on the market within the next four or five months. However, we do not think that we would be in a position to get out any special work for quite some time, although there is no doubt but what later on we could furnish a barrel part with the engraving and the checking to match the buttstock which you now have.” Mr. Huber’s dismay is obviously very understandable. Marlin, like other firearm companies, wished to honor Oakley’s accomplishments, but of course, also wished to take advantage of her extraordinary popularity. Producing a firearm that was truly a work of art and presenting it to one of the most public marksman in the world would likely result in much public use & exposure of their firearms. It was a very insightful & smart marketing ploy which had early on been much used by the famous and successful Samuel Colt. Unfortunately for Marlin, Oakley was not a vain, showy or boastful person. Her modesty and more importantly, her patriotic fervor, obviously far outweighed her attachment to such a beautiful gift. Not only did Oakley donate this and other fine firearms to the war effort, but she also relinquished most of her trophies for the cause of generating money to support the war effort and the purchase of War Bonds. Further proof of her patriotic feelings was exemplified by her attempt in both the Spanish American War & the First World War to establish a regiment of female soldiers to fight on behalf of the nation. In addition, she also offered to donate her services to teach marksmanship to the troops. At some point, Marlin purchased back this rifle (perhaps from Mr. Huber) and for years has been in the Marlin archives. In recent years it has been on loan to the famous firearms museum in Cody, WY. It enjoyed one of the most prominent display positions in the museum and was the very first firearm one encountered upon entering the museum. The extraordinary artistry of the gun, its fine condition, and its association to the finest, most popular marksman in history, makes this an extraordinary opportunity for any true collector appreciating the art of the firearm and historical personage associated with firearms. This firearm has been consigned directly to us from the Marlin Firearms Company where it has been approaching a hundred years. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% of its orig blue with only sharp edge wear on the oct part of the bbl. It has the usual slight muzzle wear and typical nicks and dings. The mag tube retains most of its orig blue. The takedown ring and forward portion of receiver have faint case colors and mostly that of a silver hardening finish. The rear portion of the receiver the lever and hammer retain good strong visible colors. The stock is sound with a very professionally and expertly repaired hairline crack in the wrist. It has the usual minor nicks and dings and retains most of its fine factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bore is shiny with some light scattered pitting. 4-31614 BT142 (150,000-250,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) The catalog description refers to a copy of a thank you note written by Annie Oakley. Since the catalog description was prepared we have acquired the exact, original, handwritten thank you note and envelope that Miss Oakley had sent to the Marlin Firearms Company and this original thank you note will be included as part of this lot.

CORRECT DESCRIPTION SHOULD READ:

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & UNIQUE ENGRAVED & GOLD-PLATED MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT WAS PRESENTED BY THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. TO ANNIE OAKLEY. SN 342637. Cal. 22. This spectacular Annie Oakley rifle was made for & presented to her in 1906. By that time, Miss Oakley was extremely famous as one of the greatest marksman in history. It has a 24″ oct to rnd bbl, std front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver is very beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with large vignette of a whitetail buck deer being chased by a wolf on left side and a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene on right side. Surrounded by very tasteful foliate arabesque patterns with tiny wavelet & zig-zag borders. Top edges of receiver have a wave & dot pattern with fine patterns over chamber area of bbl. Top tang has a fine line engraved border and bottom of receiver has matching arabesque patterns. All metal is gold plated over silver over copper. Mounted with very highly figured shell & feather grain American walnut with “F” style checkering consisting of extensive patterns covering over half the forearm with a smaller diamond in bottom center with much more fine checkering in its center. Wrist, with serpentine grip cap, is checkered to match with extensive patterns over wrist & grip with a smaller diamond in center with more fine checkering. It has a Marlin logo hard rubber buttplate. On p. 546 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy, it states “In 1906 Marlin presented to Annie Oakley a gold plated and engraved Model 1897 rifle. It is serial number 342,637”. On p. 547 of same publication there is a copy of the orig hand-written letter written by Miss Oakley to J.Howard Marlin, thanking him for this beautiful rifle. It specifically states “E. Orange, Nov. 23rd / The Marlin Co. / New Haven, Conn. / Gentlemen / On my return from Chicago I found the beautiful rifle you so kindly sent me. I am indeed pleased and will see that full justice be done The Marlin Company just as soon as I am through with seven more cases similar to the enclosed. With many thanks for your kindness and with every good wish for the future of your company. I am sincerely, Annie Oakley”. This documentation inexorably ties this rifle to Annie Oakley. It is well documented that the patriotic Miss Oakley, in 1917, donated most of her trophies and a number of her guns to raise funds for the WWI effort and it is believed that this beautiful gun was one of those donations which eventually was re-acquired by the Marlin Firearms Company and in part of their archives for many years. This rifle was on loan from The Marlin Firearms Company and was part of the Marlin exhibit in The Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming from about 1993-June 2007. A beautiful and historic item with a stellar pedigree. This firearm has been consigned directly to us from the Marlin Firearms Company where it has been approaching a hundred years. Accompanying this outstanding Marlin will be the orig, penned “thank you” letter & envelope (written & signed by Annie Oakley) to J. Howard Marlin complimenting & thanking them for this “beautiful rifle”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, receiver, hammer, top & bottom tangs retain most of their orig gold plating with some minor wear over forearm area around rear sight. Magazine tube retains 60-70% gold-plating with balance silver showing through. Lever retains 40-50% gold plating with balance a dark copper color. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and one or two minor scrapes and retains most of its fine orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-31615 JR143 (150,000-250,000)

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information)Description indicates a copy affidavit by Don Blakley is included with this lot. The original affidavit is included as well.

*ANNIE OAKLEY’S RARE REMINGTON MODEL 12B PUMP ACTION RIFLE WITH A RARE ANNIE OAKLEY SILVER TROPHY & ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS. SN 47941. Cal. 22 Short. This rare Remington was owned & used by one of the most extraordinary marksman in history – Miss Annie Oakley. This special order rifle with 24” oct to rnd bbl, Lyman ivory bead front sight and a stamped sheet metal rear sight with “1901” patent date. It has a ¾ magazine and left side of receiver is marked “GALLERY SPECIAL”. Mounted with uncheckered, highly figured American walnut with bullet shaped rnd ribbed forearm and very distinctive, tiger-striped, straight grip buttstock with Remington hard rubber buttplate. To this cataloger’s knowledge this is the only known Annie Oakley rifle that can be identified in a photograph being held by her. Accompanied by an orig 5” x 7” vertical image photograph of Miss Oakley in a fringed costume with neckerchief around her neck wearing a low crowned western hat and lace-up shoes in a formal studio pose holding this very rifle. It is readily identifiable from two aspects: first, the half round bbl is extraordinarily rare and is completely visible in this photograph, and secondly: the straight stock, while not so rare, is readily identifiable by the pattern of the striped grain on the sides. This photograph was apparently taken in New York and is mounted on a studio card marked on bottom “WHITE / 1946 BROADWAY / NEW YORK”. Bottom right of photograph is marked in white ink script “White / New York”. Back of photograph in hand written pencil is inscribed “Photo belonged to – Bonnie Blakely. She was the daughter of Annie Oakley’s sister and the mother of Don Blakely whom Annie Oakley gave this Rem. 22 Gallery Special one week before her death in 1926. At the time she had three, and told him this was the best shooting one of all of them.” Across the middle there is, what appears to be, Annie Oakley’s original signature. Toward the bottom is a short biography and the specifications for this rifle and at the bottom is Annie Oakley’s printed name, twice. Also accompanied by an unusual sterling silver trophy that consists of five pieces. When assembled it stands about 10” high and is 9” diameter over the pierced filigree bowl and 4” across the base with all five pieces marked “STERLING” with hallmarks and the code “A9597”. Top bowl can be detached and used as a footed tray and the stand used as a vase. When assembled the feet of the top are hangers for three small baskets. Center of the top bowl is engraved in script “First Prize / Highest score made with / Smith & Wesson Revolver / Lady’s Competition / Pinehurst N.C. / 1917” and by a different hand at bottom in zig-zag engraving “ANNIE OAKLEY”. Annie Oakley trophies are extraordinarily rare for a number of reasons. First, she was a very modest person and rarely exhibited anything more than was required of her showman persona, usually medals & awards on her bodice. In 1901, while traveling on a train from North Carolina to Virginia with the Buffalo Bill Wild West entourage, her train & a freight train collided head on severely injuring her spine requiring several surgeries, which reportedly, also destroyed or lost many of her awards & trophies. She never did fully recover but through perseverance and fortitude she eventually returned to performing. But after an auto accident left her partially crippled requiring a leg brace to walk, she & her husband retired in 1913. Sometime after her retirement she had most of her trophies and medals melted down and the proceeds donated either to charity or the war effort of WWI. Regardless, few of her authentic trophies remain today and of those, the vast majority are housed in museums. Rarely is one ever offered in the public arena for private purchase ( in fact, we know of none in recent years). Additionally accompanied by a 3-ring binder of Annie Oakley memorabilia including a wonderful 6-1/2” x 4-1/4” cabinet photo of Miss Oakley wearing a gingham dress with a choker necklace, with her hair up, in a pensive pose. The cabinet card is embossed “SHERMAN STUDIOS NEWARK NJ” and with Miss Oakley’s signature in pencil on back. Another 4-1/4” x 6-1/2” horizontal image is of Miss Oakley & Frank Butler and their dog, Dave, with the notation on back “Aunt Ann, Uncle Frank, Dave their dog” with other biographical notes. Also included is one of Miss Oakley heart targets with notation on back “Fort McNeir (sic) Texas”. Another small card photo of Miss Oakley in Indian costume signed on back, “Annie Oakley”, also a 6-1/2” x 4-1/4” horizontal image of Miss Oakley holding a horse with her trick riding saddle mounted. She has a dbl bbl shotgun in her hand with her dog, Dave, and another dog with notation on the back, “Pinehurst, North Carolina”. Also there is a 6-1/2” x 4-3/4” commercial photograph titled “Annie Oakley Wentworth Shooting School”. It shows two ladies & three gentlemen at trap shooting stations with a gallery in background and four WWI period automobiles. The back is stamped “St. Clair Studio Portsmouth NH”. Also included is Miss Oakley in a plaid costume, wearing a hat with her long hair down with notation on back, “Aunt Ann at Pinehurst”. Another photo is of Miss Oakley & another lady & “Dave” with ink notation on back “Best Wishes to our good friends Mr. & Mrs. Butler, sincerely, Mrs. W.Y. Anthony” with Miss Oakley’s signature below. A small 10-page booklet titled, “The Life of Dave as Told by Himself”, which is the story of Miss Oakley’s dog. There are numerous other articles & clips about Annie Oakley with reproduced photos and pictures of memorabilia including the trophy. Also included is a copy of an affidavit provided by Don Blakeley in which he states that Annie Oakley was his great aunt & that she gave this gun to him about a week before she died, together with the sterling trophy and numerous photos included here. The affidavit is signed and dated 11. 13. 1975. It is motorized and was presented to the current consignor at the time that he acquired this extraordinary lot. CONDITION: The rifle is fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with some browning around muzzle area and a few scattered spots of pitting. Magazine tube has strong blue in sheltered areas with balance turned plum. Receiver retains 75-80% plum blue with edge wear and some light pitting on bottom right edge. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches with forearm a dark hand worn patina and buttstock retaining about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore that appears to have light to moderate pitting but needs a good scrubbing. Trophy has a couple of small dents but overall retains most of its orig shape having been recently polished. Photographs are all fine, slightly yellowed but readily identifiable with clear images. 4-32909 JR629 (100,000-150,000)

RARE BAKER’S ART GALLERY CABINET PHOTO OF ANNIE OAKLEY. This rare photo is of Miss Oakley as a young woman wearing the same hat as in another photo in this auction with the same chain pin at her throat over a scarf, also with her hair down. Jacket she is wearing is held with a medal pinned across the front. This image is a right facing, face on and measures 5-3/8” x 3-7/8” with Baker’s Art Gallery & Columbus, Ohio markings at bottom. The back is personally inscribed in ink script by Miss Oakley “With compliments / of / Annie Oakley / to / one of her first friends / ___ Phil Stern”. Last line is not a certain transcription. CONDITION: Very fine. Slightly yellowed with a few chips around edges and a small tear on right side, not affecting image. Inscription on back is clear except for bottom line. 4-33503 JR323 (8,000-12,000)

RARE BAKER’S ART GALLERY CABINET PHOTO OF ANNIE OAKLEY. Fine cabinet photo of the world famous Annie Oakley as a young woman. Image is face on, 5-3/8” x 3-7/8”, with the Baker’s Art Gallery/Columbus, Ohio mark on bottom and a machine applied Annie Oakley signature. Miss Oakley has her hair down wearing a hat with a pearl star pin on brim and a chain pin at her throat. Not many of these early photos of Miss Oakley survive with any condition today. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slightly yellowed with crisp, clear image. 4-33502 JR322 (4,500-6,500)

VERY RARE CABINET PHOTO OF ANNIE OAKLEY. Stage posed cabinet photo of Miss Oakley as a very young woman wearing the same hat as seen in numerous other photos with a star pin on brim. She has several medals attached to her blouse and has her hair back. She is wearing a pleated skirt with button puttes over her shoes and has a serape type scarf draped around her hips. She is wearing gauntlets and holding a Stevens tip-up rifle and looking directly at camera. To her right, on a stage prop rock is a Stevens Lord or Conlin target pistol and to her left, leaning against other stage props, is a Spencer pump shotgun and a dbl bbl hammer shotgun. Bottom of photograph has the mark “GILBERT & BACON” with the address in Philadelphia. It also has printed name of Annie Oakley. Back of photo has a biography that apparently appeared in Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. CONDITION: Very fine. Slightly yellowed but with crisp clear image. 4-33504 JR324 (4,000-6,000)

INVITATION AND SCHEDULE TO SEE ANNIE OAKLEY SHOOT. This typed letter dated July 28th, 1905, is signed A. Barrill of the UMC Cartridge Company and is addressed to M.J. Marr, of Moosehead, Maine. The letter touts Annie Oakley’s accomplishments and a separate invitation to meet Oakley and her husband Frank Butler and view and exhibition at various locations from August 18th to September 1st. Mr. Marl owned a large set of famous sporting camps in Moosehead at the time of this letter. Lot includes letter, invitation and envelope. CONDITION: Slightly soiled but generally good. 4-31593 JJ21 (350-550)

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & UNIQUE MARLIN MODEL 1881 VERY FIRST MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE PRODUCED. SN 1. Cal. 45-70. Std grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver blade Rocky Mtn. front sight and early style semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top flat is hand engraved in period script “J.M. Marlin New Haven Ct. U.S.A. Pat’d Jan. 7. ’73, Sept. 14. ’75 Nov. 19. & 26. ’78, June 3. ’79, Dec. 9. ’79.” Chamber area is marked “45 GOVT”. There are no other markings visible on metal. Receiver is very first type with rebated bottom front edge of frame and small ejector in the bolt. Dust cover is dovetailed into frame and secured to bolt with a small screw. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & smooth, nickel plated, semi-crescent buttplate with short rounded tang. Minor disassembly of this rifle disclosed small numbers “1” on the left sides of the top and bottom tangs, inside the buttplate, twice inside the forend cap, bottom of the bbl and front end of the stock inside the metal. No additional disassembly was attempted to determine if other parts were also numbered inside. This rifle is the only serial number “1” Marlin lever action rifle known and believed the only one ever produced as all succeeding models of Marlin lever actions were numbered sequentially thereafter. This rifle is pictured & described extensively on pp. 149-151 and 154-155 of Marlin Firearms, Brophy. Page 154 shows the rifle in complete disassembled detail and all pictures of this rifle are identified as serial number “1” and most of photographs of rifle are readily identifiable as this rifle by various marks & scratches. This rifle was on loan from The Marlin Firearms Company and was part of the Marlin exhibit in The Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming from about 1993-June 2007. The Model 1881 was the first model of lever action ever produced by Marlin. At the time of its release it was the first successful, large cal, lever action, repeating rifle. Therefore this is the first rifle ever produced in that model and a truly unique opportunity to acquire a very special SN 1 Marlin. The rifle has been consigned from the Marlin Firearms Corporation, where with the exception of its exhibition at Cody, has resided since its inception. This is the first time ever offered at public sale. This firearm has been consigned directly to us from the Marlin Firearms Company where it has been for over a hundred years. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be new & unfired retaining about 98% orig bbl blue with only sharp edge wear and some light surface etching. Magazine tube retains 98-99% strong orig blue and forend cap is flaked to a plum patina. Forend cap screw is battered. Receiver & dust cover retain virtually all of their glossy orig blue with two or three fine scratches and some very minor flaking. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig case colors and buttplate about all of its orig nickel finish. Wood is sound with minor handling & storage marks and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31616 JR142 (40,000-60,000)

SPECTACULAR EXHIBITION QUALITY ENGRAVED DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1893 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE. SN 155285. Cal. 30-30. Spectacular & rare exhibition rifle with 18″ oct to rnd bbl, ivory bead combination front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with exhibition quality, highly figured American walnut with “B” style checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with Marlin hard rubber buttplate. That this rifle was an exhibition piece is without doubt. Receiver and all appended parts are spectacularly engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with a full deep relief vignette on left side done in modified No. 15 grade pattern using three wolves instead of three dogs attacking a bull elk in a woodland scene with fine stippled background and foliate arabesque patterns front & back. Work is done in exquisite detail with grass & flowers in foreground and trees in background. Right side has a small vignette of a grizzly bear on a promontory with pine trees in background surrounded by full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine wavelet borders front & back. Top of receiver also has full coverage engraving with fine border patterns on takedown ring and on lever. Bottom of receiver has a small vignette of a Big Horn sheep. Forend cap is engraved to match with a large fan on bottom. Receiver, lever, hammer, top tang, takedown ring & forend cap all have gold wire inlay. Chamber end of bbl is engraved to match with gold & platinum bands and gold wire inlaid in arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this rifle without mentioning the engraving, which is not unusual for Marlin records. It indicates shipment on 8 April 1897. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue under a coating of old dried oil. Magazine tube retains about 95% orig finish turning blue/brown. Receiver, takedown ring, lever & hammer case colors have turned silver. Hammer has a spot of bright color on left side. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine professionally restored finish with freshened checkering. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 8-87538 JR99 (35,000-50,000)

SPECTACULAR MARLIN MODEL 1893 ENGRAVED TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 163058 . Cal. 30-30. Special order 26″ octagon to round bbl, full magazine takedown, with ivory bead combination front sight, and V-notch sporting rear sight with set screw. Also mounted with Lyman tang sight. Mounted with fancy checkered, American walnut with pistol grip and crescent buttplate. Factory engraved with left side scene being a whitetail buck deer being chased by a hound and inscribed with the name “Henry W. Cannon”. Right side engraving is of a smaller whitetail buck deer in a side hill woodland scene. The remainder of action, forend cap, takedown ring, all have moderate scroll with punch dot background. The borders on both sides of receiver are of a framing style with wavy lines and punch dots. The top of the receiver borders are that of wavy lines. The inside left of the upper tang is stamped with serial number as is the stock top tang channel and the inside toe of buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum states that this serial number is too high to letter. There is no doubt that this is a factory engraved gun. We can only speculate as to Henry W. Cannon being the one who was comptroller of the currency during President Chester A. Arthur’s presidency. Cannon also gained recognition as a bank financier in St. Paul, MN, Washington, DC and NYC where he became President of Chase National Bank of New York. He was also an active sponsor of Rear Admiral Robert Perry’s dash to the North Pole in 1909, as arctic exploration was one of his hobbies. He is also recognized for building and endowing the library in Delhi, NY, and is also responsible for building the library in Franklin. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 98-99% of its orig. blue with just a faint trace of wear on sharp edges of octagon and a few very light storage scratches. Forend cap has nearly all of its orig. case colors showing. Receiver has 95-98% of its orig. case coloring with the balance point of receiver and bbl takedown ring starting to silver. The lever and hammer retain nearly all of their visible case colors. Buttplate has most of its fading case colors starting to turn towards silver. Stock is sound with only minor storage marks and a couple of small dings. It retains nearly all of its factory style piano finish. The forend retains 95-98% of its orig. finish with some slight flaking at sharp edges and on the balance point. Checkering is sharp and has darkened with age. Mechanics are crisp, bore is fine with some extremely light pitting. 4-59909 BT76 (18,000-25,000)

*MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKE-DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 155310. Cal. 30-30. Standard takedown rifle with 26″ oct bbl with full magazine, Lyman ivory insert hunting front sight and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight, also accompanied by a Lyman loop tang sight. Mounted in nicely figured uncheckered American walnut, straight stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98% orig bright blue finish with two small spots of light pitting approx 9″ rearward from the muzzle on the underside of the bbl and magazine tube. Forend cap retains 85% blue with scattered light pitting. Takedown ring case colors have faded and exhibit very light scattered pitting. Receiver and lever retain virtually all of the vibrant orig case colors with some thinning on the carry points and bottom of the lever loop. Crescent buttplate retains 90% of its orig case colors but have faded somewhat with the balance turning to silver in areas of light scattered pitting. Wood is sound with normal handling marks, several light series scratches occur on the right side of the forearm, some marring of the finish on the left side of the buttstock, retaining 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Bore bright and shiny. 4-32611 WD20 (3,500-5,500)

FINE MARLIN MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 9475. Cal. 40-60 Marlin. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mtn. front sight with copper or brass replacement blade and a shallow semi-buckhorn rear sight. Receiver has dbl set triggers. Serial number was observed on left side of both top & bottom tang, on front edge of buttstock under the wood and inside buttplate. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, shell grain American walnut with straight stock and semi-crescent buttplate. The Model 1881 Marlin was the first large frame rifle made for longer, much more powerful cartridges that previously had only been available in sgl shot rifles. They preceded the Winchester Model 1886 by five full years and had gained great popularity on the frontier with hunters & general residents. Given the daily exposure to weather & grit in saddle scabbards, across saddle bows and in wagon boxes, few of these rifles today are ever found retaining much of their orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains 94-96% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains 96-98% strong orig blue with some slight thinning just above forearm. Forend cap retains faded case colors on both sides with balance turned to a bright silver. Receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with light nicks & scratches and some candy striping on both sides with light flaking on loading gage and slight thinning on bottom. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors on sides with edges turned silver. Wood is sound, even the thin loading gate area of forearm and retains most of its strong orig varnish with a few minor nicks & scratches and some light oil staining around tangs & receiver. Buttplate retains about 85% silvered case colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bolt face is crisp & clean with appearance of not having been fired. 4-32830 JR437 (7,500-10,000)

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 WITH REBATED FRAME. SN 231. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, homemade front sight utilizing a slot blank with a piece of filed copper for a blade. Rear sight is flat top altered from a semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Bottom front of receiver has the distinctive step found only on about the first 400 of this model Marlin, according to consignor. Bottom of receiver, below serial number, and slightly off-center is a period installed rivet, purpose of which is not known. Cody Firearms Museum has no record of this rifle. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth plum/gray patina with scattered light surface pitting. Stock has a hairline on left side of wrist & another at rear of forearm, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks with forearm retaining a dark, hand worn patina and buttstock about 60-70% orig varnish. The magazine follower seems to bypass the cartridge stop & will not allow carrier to extend when magazine is empty. When magazine is loaded everything functions fine, otherwise mechanics are fine with strong bright bore and a few spots of light pitting. 4-30645 JJ27 (7,000-10,000)

RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SPECIAL ORDER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 25907. Cal. 40-60 Marlin. Std grade rifle with rare 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver blade Rocky Mtn. front sight & orig semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and smooth steel semi-crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as having been shipped 7 July 1890. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 92-93% orig blue turned a little dull. Receiver with a few spots of light pitting on right side, overall retains 60-70% flaked orig blue. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors in sheltered areas. Stock has oil staining around top tang with some streaking down comb and a hairline back of bottom tang with a couple of repaired cracks in usual place in forearm over loading gate relief area. Otherwise wood is sound with forearm retaining most of a professionally restored finish and buttstock most of its fine orig varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-59861 JR98 (4,500-6,500)

RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 PRESENTATION RIFLE. SN 5178. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, American walnut with straight stock & semi-crescent, smooth, steel buttplate. It has dbl set triggers & a rare 2-5/16” silver oval plaque on left side of buttstock, engraved in period script “Presented to / L.J. Moorhead / by Boulder Hose No. 1 / Dec. 1. 1883.” It is secured with four pins. Mr. Moorhead was the Fire Chief for Boulder for a number of years and was presented this rifle by one of his Fire Companies. Consignor states that Mr. Moorhead was the first Fire Chief of Boulder and the rifle was presented upon his retirement. Consignor further states that he talked with a descendent of Mr. Moorhead who stated that it took about one year to receive the rifle and that Mr. Moorhead was left handed, therefore the placque on the left side of the stock to accommodate his shooting style. Consignor further states that he had conversations with old Marlin employees who stated that the only time the factory was unable to keep up with demand was in the 1882-1883 period. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber 45-70, 28” oct bbl with S.L. trigger shipped June 19, 1883. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong, orig blue with slight sharp edge & muzzle wear. Magazine tube retains strong blue in sheltered areas with balance a blue/brown patina. Receiver retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with light freckles of flaking and some fine pinpoints of light surface rust. Flaked areas are a medium patina. Forearm is sound with remnants of an old dark, added finish on forearm, being mostly a hand worn patina. Buttstock has a couple of repaired slivers at the toe, otherwise it is sound with some staining around the buttplate and retains most of an old, light colored restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30641 JJ29 (8,000-12,000)

EXTREMELY RARE MARLIN MODEL 1881 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 4256. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade heavy frame rifle with 28” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver, Rocky Mountain front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has a completely smooth bore that measures .454 inches. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock & smooth steel, semi-crescent buttplate. Consignor states that in the November 1883 issue of The American Field (a tabloid like firearms publication) listed “the new Marlin Lever Action Shotgun in 45-70 shot.” Consignor also states that only eight or ten of these rare smoothbore rifles are known. The record at the Cody Firearms Museum is blank for this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth silver brown patina with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with numerous small scratch marks from scrubbing. 4-30642 JJ28 (4,500-5,500)

RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL COLT LIGHTNING DELUXE PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 2236. Cal. 22. Magnificent deluxe small frame rifle with 24″ tapered oct bbl stamped with Colt two line address and “22 Cal”, 1/2 magazine, Express blade front sight with semi-buckhorn rear sight, accompanied by a Lyman Loop tang sight. Blue receiver is stamped with the Rampant Colt on the left side. Mounted in exceptional deep honey gold walnut with checkered one piece forearm and pistol grip stock with factory hard rubber buttplate and expansive silver initial plate. The bottom of the pistol grip is also checkered. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Gun retains virtually all of its factory original wood and metal finish. Bbl shows only the lightest sharp edge thinning at the muzzle. Receiver shows areas of light scattered pitting and dust cover friction wear. Hammer retains all of its vibrant case colors. Trigger shows fiery blue. Wood is sound with light scattered handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33615 WD43 (7,500-12,500)

OUTSTANDING AND RARE COLT LIGHTNING PUMP RIFLE. SN 16885. Cal. 32 with Special Order 26″ oct to rnd bbl with full length mag, Rocky Mountain front sight with side serrated V-notch sporting rear. This Special Order half nickel gun with Gutta Percha (hard rubber) forend is embossed with rampant Colt logo. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with crescent butt. Oct part of bbl is only 7-1/2″ of its length. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98% of its original blue with just the slightest of wear on the sharp edges of oct portion. Nickeled mag tube and receiver retain nearly all of its original nickel with a slight bit of frosting and the tiniest bit of flaking on the right side. Receiver screws retain most of its beautiful Nitre blue. Left side of receiver carries a crisp engraving of rampant Colt logo. The Gutta Percha forend is extremely fine with only the most minor of nicks in the rear, sharp edge. Stock is sound with only very minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its original finish. Buttplate is smooth and retains all but a minor flake at the heel of its original nickel. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright. 4-33620 BT109 (8,000-12,000)

EXCEPTIONAL COLT LIGHTNING DELUXE PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 21600. Cal. 32-20. Rare Deluxe Colt medium framed rifle with 26″ oct bbl with Colt two line address and “32 Cal” stamped on the top surface, full length magazine, Beach combination front sight, professionally filled, likely by the factory, rear sight dovetail which perfectly matches the bbl contours, mounted with a Lyman Loop tang sight with windage micrometer. The blue receiver has the Rampant Colt stamped on its left side. Gun is made without sliding breech cover and has the safety mounted in the trigger bow. Very rare factory adjustable trigger. Gun is fitted with swirling honey gold walnut with checkered two piece forend and pistol grip stock with silver initial oval and crescent buttplate. The base of the pistol grip is also checkered. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90-95% original bright blue with areas of moderate pitting near the muzzle, thinning on the sharp edges of the oct bbl and bottom of the magazine tube. Receiver retains 80% strong blue with some thinning on the carry points and raised areas, the balance turning to patina with light scattered pitting. Trigger bow and tang have areas of moderate pitting with blue turning to patina. Case colors on hammer are intact and faded. Buttplate is smooth brown with scattered light to moderate pitting. Wood is sound retaining most of its factory original finish with numerous light scratches and dings. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright with light scattered pitting. 4-33622 WD42 (7,500-12,500)

COLT LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 84874. Cal. 32-20. Standard grade, medium frame, saddle ring carbine with 20″ round bbl with Colt two line address and “32 Cal” engraved at chamber, full magazine, square base front sight with ladder type 900 yard carbine style rear sight. Gun is mounted with uncheckered American walnut with two piece forend and straight hand stock and carbine style buttplate. Staple is intact with ring on left side of the receiver. Gun bears British nitro proofmarks. The Rampant Colt is stamped on left side of receiver. Weight: 5lbs 12.5oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90-95% original blue finish with numerous light dings, rubs and slide marks along their length. Receiver retains 80% bright blue, showing some saddle ring shadow and wear to the high points. Hammer retains 90% bright vivid case colors. Buttplate retains 80% original bright blue with wear to the heel and toe contact points and showing scattered light to moderate pitting. Wood is sound with the exception of several small hairlines along the right side of the top tang. A 1 cm sliver of wood is missing from the right side of the stock head at the top tang. Gun retains 95% original wood finish, some areas of bruising and light handling marks visible. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33625 WD34 (4,000-7,000)

RARE COLT LIGHTNING BABY PUMP ACTION CARBINE. SN 57789. Cal. 44 WCF. Nickel plated Baby carbine with 20″ bbl stamped with the Colt two line address and “44 Cal”, full magazine, Baker square base front sight and Colt reverse mounted carbine ladder rear sight. It is made with sliding breech cover and without safety and has a staple with saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. Rampant Colt is stamped on the left side of the nickel plated receiver. Mounted in straight grain American walnut with checkered two piece forend and uncheckered straight grip stock with nickel plated carbine buttplate. 6 lbs 2.3 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain 65-70% blue finish turning to brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Receiver retains 70% bright nickel finish with flaking to the right side of the receiver, trigger bow and carry points. Hammer retains 75% nickel plating with flaking to the right side. Carbine butt retains 90% of its bright nickel finish with some thinning at the contact points. Wood is sound with the exception of two small hairlines originating from the head of the stock on the left side. Forend and buttstock retain a generous amount of original factory finish. Numerous light to moderate handling marks throughout, one repaired knothole appears near the nose of the comb. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright with moderate pitting forward of the chamber. 4-32645 WD45 (5,000-7,000)

SCARCE COLT LARGE FRAME PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 1860. Cal. 45-60-300. Standard grade rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold bead front sight, and altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has standard markings on top flat and caliber markings on left top flat over chamber area. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with checkered, 2-pc, fluted forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. Point of the comb has a tiny replaced chip, probably from an old tang sight installation. Only about 6,496 were made in the period 1887 to 1894. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig blue with very minor muzzle edge and sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with crisp Rampant Colt on left side. Top and bottom tangs are somewhat thin. Stock, as previously noted, otherwise wood is sound with forearm having crisp checkering and retains most of its orig varnish. Buttstock shows light to moderate wear and retains most of a fine, professionally restored finish with minor nicks and bruises. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. A scarce rifle in hard to find condition. 4-31488 JR153 (7,000-12,000)

COLT LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 87567. Cal. 32-20. Standard grade medium frame rifle with 26″ oct bbl with Colt two line address and “32 Cal” stamped on the chamber, full length magazine, silver blade front sight, semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight. Mounted in uncheckered American walnut with two piece forend and straight hand stock with crescent buttplate. The Rampant Colt is stamped on the left side of the receiver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 95% original bright blue with areas of scattered light pitting at the muzzle and occasional handling marks and sharp edge wear along its length. Receiver and triggerguard retain 90% bright blue with wear at the high points and areas of handling. Hammer retains 95% bright case colors. Buttplate is a smooth patina. Wood is sound. Stock and forend show evidence of being lightly cleaned with most of the restored finish remaining. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright with areas of light to moderate pitting forward of the chamber. 4-33623 WD35 (2,500-4,000)

COLT LIGHTNING MEDIUM FRAME PUMP-ACTION RIFLE. SN 637. Cal. 44-40. Standard 26″ oct bbl with full mag., modified Rocky Mountain front sight, modified fixed blade rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut, straight grip with crescent butt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube have turned to a dark brown patina with blue showing in protected areas with silver showing through at the sharp edges of oct bbl. Receiver is a streaky blue and patina blend with some silver showing. Top tang has two holes for mounting a tang sight and tang screw shows a slightly wallowed slot. Stock is sound with usual nicks and dings and a couple of gouges near the buttplate. There is a small amount of darkening near the receiver and a small chip on left side at receiver and top tang. Stock has had a coat of added finish years ago and retains a hand worn patina look. Forend is very nice with one small hairline crack and retains a dark, hand worn patina finish with good checkering. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright with just a minor amount of scattered pitting. 4-32849(1,500-2,000)

ULTRA-RARE COLT PINCH FRAME SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 58. Cal. 45 Colt. Considered by many to be the Holy Grail of the single action collector, this rare revolver has 7-7/16″ bbl with reattached or replaced German silver front sight and script address with serifs. It has 2-line patent dates on frame with top strap having the rare “pinched” sight groove which was eliminated at about serial number 100 in favor of the open groove with sight at rear end, which has lasted throughout remainder of production. It has first type ejector rod housing with bulls eye ejector rod head and early base pin with dimpled ends and a long checkered hammer spur with border and what is probably its orig hammer spring without roller groove. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip. All visible parts have serial number “58” including bottom of bbl. Serial number on cylinder is on face between two of chambers near cylinder bushing hole. Number in backstrap channel of grip is very faint and only visible when held at exactly the right angle in proper light and even then it is uncertain. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter for single action serial number “51” which also lists this revolver in a shipment of nine guns on Sept. 2, 1873 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. This was the very first commercial shipment of Colt single action revolvers. CONDITION: Good. Strong orig blue remains only under ejector rod housing with traces around bbl root and other extremely well protected areas with all exposed surfaces a dark plum brown patina with light to moderate pitting around muzzle with a few scattered spots on cylinder and another on backstrap. Grip has chipped toes with nicks & scratches & shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina. One backstrap screw is missing and hammer screw has a flat head. Altogether a fine orig pinch frame suitable for anyone’s collection. 4-32911 JR207 (175,000-225,000)

*SPECTACULAR SILVER-PLATED CUNO HELFRECHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FABULOUS NEW MEXICO HISTORY WITH ORIGINAL BELT & HOLSTER RIG. SN 275496. Cal. 45 Colt. This wonderful Colt with 4-3/4” bbl, 2-line address has caliber marking on left side and 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. It has Helfrecht’s deluxe engraving with about 70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame & Helfrecht’s trademark sunbursts on left recoil shield & loading gate. Matching engraving extends ¾ the way up sides of bbls with Moorish pattern over top, around address, and snake & dot patterns over top strap & in ejector rod housing gullet & back edge of cylinder. Top of back strap has Helfrecht’s trademark fan with Moorish pattern panel down back strap which is engraved “C.A. FARNSWORTH, SHERIFF / GRANT CO. 1905-1906”. Fitted with deep relief carved ox head pearl 2-pc grips and overall has a fine silver plating. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver, as found, with silver-plating, pearl grips, factory engraved & inscribed as found, shipped June 7, 1906 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois and sold to W.S. Cox, address unavailable. Later research in the form of a letter from Lawrence H. Shelley, Sheriff of Grant County, Silver City, New Mexico, dated Dec. 9, 1963, disclosed that W.S. Cox was “a leading hardware store merchant in this county” and “at one time he worked for the Hibbard-Spencer-Bartlett Co., hardware wholesalers of Chicago”. Also accompanied by a spectacular, one of a kind, possibly the only one known, fantastic jockstrap holster & cartridge/money belt. Belt is 37” long x 5-1/2” wide of 1-pc supple russet brown leather folded & sewn with sewn & riveted billets and a nickel-plated rectangular, cut-corner buckle. The open end of belt has an early brass snap and two latigo lacings & a riveted corner. Right end of belt has a dbl row of thirty-two 44/45 caliber loops with remainder of belt having a sgl row of thirty-four rifle cartridge loops. Buckle end of belt, which is also open, also has two latigo lacings with riveted corner and has a large cartouche, one right side up and other upside down of “A.D. SEITZLER & CO / -MAKERS- SILVER CITY, N.M.”. Belt has aforementioned jockstrap holster which is for a 4-3/4” sgl action Colt. It is made completely of a sgl piece of heavy belting leather, tooled in typical foliate & floral patterns with latigo laced back edge with toe contained in a pocket, also tooled to match with riveted corners & latigo laced edges. Center of holster has an identical cartouche to those found on belt. Top front of open edge of holster has remains of an integral hammer loop, about half of which is missing. This fabulous rig was the proud possession of Charles A. Farnsworth, who was presented the Colt presumably by grateful citizens of Grant County, although no record has been found to indicate why the presentation. In an accompanying article, The Chino Bandits, author Terry Humble states that both Farnsworth & his deputy, Charles Smith, were presented engraved Colts with their names & dates on backstraps. Farnsworth was the Sheriff of Grant County, New Mexico, with County Seat in Silver City, 1905-1906. His tenure as Sheriff apparently was only one term and reasonably uneventful as far as available records disclose. It appears that in about 1910 Farnsworth lost this Colt & rig, supposedly in a poker game, to Dwight B. Stephens, the Sheriff of neighboring Luna County, New Mexico with nothing more known of it until 1911. On Aug. 10, 1911 three outlaws by the names of John W. Gates (later identified at Irvin Frazier), John Greer & Reynold Greer thinking to rob the Chino Copper Company payroll as it was being transported from the town of Santa Rita to Hurley, stopped the automobile that usually transported the payroll, but this time was only occupied by John Sully, manager of Chino Copper Co. & two other gentlemen named Bruff & Bradley. The payroll had been sent the day before by special train and therefore was safe. The bandits, who became known as “The Chino Bandits”, not finding the payroll simply relieved the three gentlemen of all their valuables including money, watches & a large diamond that belonged to Mr. Sully. When the alarm was sounded a 3-man posse from Santa Rita, Constable Lon Portwood, Asst. Mine Superintendent Horace Moses & Reese Jackson took up pursuit and tracked the bandits from the site of holdup into the hills. The bandits spotted them coming and ambushed them, relieving them of their firearms & horses. Next morning a larger posse of seven men took up the pursuit from the ambush site but was unsuccessful in tracking down the outlaws. The three outlaws did not surface again until Nov. 7, 1911 when a man being held in the Luna County Jail, who subsequently was learned to have been John Gates, leader of the Chino Bandits, was sprung from jail by two armed & masked men. Apparently during the escape, Gates pistol whipped Sheriff Stephens and stole Stephens’ revolver before making their escape. Sheriff Stephens took up pursuit with a posse and eventually tracked the outlaws to a house on the VXT Ranch outside of Winston, New Mexico in the rugged Black Range Mtns. A running gun battled ensued with the outlaws boldly exiting the house and mounting their horses. They proceeded toward the encircling posse as though to surrender but when they came close, they calmly slid off their horses and, using them for shields, proceeded to kill Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Hall & Deputy Allen LeRue Smithers, an Arizona Ranger (New Mexico was considered “Arizona Territory” at that time. Sheriff Stephens was apparently on the opposite side from this action and did not participate until the bandits were riding away. He came around corner of the house and killed John Greer with the other two escaping unharmed. Reese Jackson identified the dead man as the leader of the Chino Bandits and the person who had held up his 3-man posse. A note regarding the Chino Bandits: Apparently John Greer, Reynold Greer & Irvin Frazier, alias John Gates, were all former members of Francisco Madero’s rebel forces during the Mexican Revolution and were defeated by Federal Troops at Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. In this battle John Greer was apparently seriously wounded and Frazier bravely held off the Federal troops long enough to rescue Greer. This is apparently why Greer risked breaking Frazier out of the Luna County Jail. The two remaining bandits were not heard from again until Jan. 1912 when a man named “Gray” was arrested in El Paso for robbing Pullman cars in Santa Fe Railroad yards. Apparently during his arrest & subsequent search, a pawn ticket was found which turned out to be for this beautifully engraved & inscribed Colt. Charles Farnsworth was contacted and related that the revolver was the one carried by Sheriff Stephens the night of the jailbreak in Demming, New Mexico. Sheriff Stephens & Grant County Sheriff McGrath of Silver City traveled to El Paso and confirmed that the Colt belonged to Stephens and that the prisoner was actually Irvin Frazier, the escaped prisoner. Frazier was tried & convicted of first degree murder of the two deputies and on April 25, 1913 Frazier & another convicted murderer were hanged in Soccorro, NM. Although two different men under arrest were subsequently thought to have been the third Chino Bandit, neither could be positively identified as such and he disappeared into history. In 1913 Sheriff Stephens was killed in a prison break and our Colt went to his son, Dwight Stephens, Jr., who committed suicide in 1930 and the Colt was sold to pay for funeral expenses. It did not reappear until 1963 when it was found to be in the Collection of Vincent Krause of Urbana, Illinois. Since that time is has passed through three other Colt Collectors to the consignor. Additionally accompanied by a large binder of research material including the Terry Humble article titled The Chino Bandits, a copy of the famous “Time-Life” photograph which shows Deputy Sheriff C.H. Farnsworth (actually C.A. Farnsworth) and Pvt. W.K. Foster (an Arizona Ranger), who is wearing his badge. Farnsworth is wearing what appears to be this belt & holster rig. Also accompanying are the listings of Arizona Rangers with their enlistment & discharge dates, which lists Farnsworth as having been in the Rangers only in 1905, apparently just before his election to the sheriff’s position. Additionally accompanying is a copy of a photograph of Farnsworth as the Sheriff of Grant County, New Mexico, which orig photograph hangs in the Grant County Courthouse in Silver City, New Mexico. Also accompanying are many copies of newspaper articles regarding the holdup & subsequent escape of the Chino Bandits, their shootout at the cabin and capture & trial of Irvin Frazier, alias John W. Gates. Further accompanying is a certificate of award from the Colt’s Mfg. Co. dated May 22, 2006 authenticating the 1st place award for Single Action Army Pre-War presented at the Annual Colt Collectors Association Show & Banquet in Kansas City, Missouri on Oct. 8, 2005. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Revolver overall retains most of its orig silver-plating with slight muzzle edge wear and some minor sharp edge wear. Grips have a repair at top right edge and left heel, otherwise are sound showing moderate wear with finefire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. The belt is dry with lightly crackled surface & worn edges with a very dry & delicate tongue billet. Holster is strong & sharp with slight edge wear. This is one of the finest & most thoroughly researched and documented western law enforcement & outlaw guns that has come to market in recent history. This, together with the tragic & intriguing story involving the murder of the two law officers, make this a very desirable piece of Western lore. 4-33627 JR317 (75,000-125,000)

RARE DELUXE F.A. MEANEA BELT & HOLSTER RIG. Wonderful deluxe rig with 39” x 3-3/8” deluxe Meanea cartridge/money belt with scalloped billets and a rectangular cut corner iron buckle. Tongue billet is marked “F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE” at tip. Belt is 1-pc soft, supple, russet leather folded over top and sewn with thirty-seven 44/45 sewn on cartridge loops with small rosettes at each end. It also has a beautiful scalloped cartridge stop band of decorated thick leather sewn below cartridge loops. Accompanied by an equally beautiful dbl loop F.A. Meanea left hand holster for 7-1/2” sgl action revolver. It is made from one piece of medium weight leather sewn on back edge with a Cheyenne plug in toe. Face of holster has three incised lines around body with small rosettes stamped at each intersecting point. Top strap has four incised lines with light decorations and a rosette at each end. Bottom band has a sgl incised line on edges with Meanea’s cartouche “F.A. MEANEA, / CHEYENNE, WYO.” CONDITION: Belt has a moderately crackled surface but remains mostly soft & supple with most of its orig finish. There is a small tear on bottom, about 5” from buckle end. Inside has a couple of heavier cracks in leather. Holster, while having been carried, shows little wear on outside, although rough side of skirt shows substantial wear. There is some minor dryness & crackling at ends of loops. 4-33499 JR325 (12,500-17,500)

RARE MATCHING R.E. GIBBONS BELT & HOLSTER RIG. Fine tooled right hand sgl loop holster made of medium weight, russet/brown leather for a 4-3/4” Colt single action revolver, obviously a very rare holster as it was made for Sheriff’s Model. It has a sewn back edge with rivet at top and a sewn on 2-1/4” wide loop. Body of holster is decorated with three incised lines, wavelet borders and a flower blossom at each intersecting point. Center has a large tooled blossom and skirt has light decorations. Loop has sgl line border with scalloped decorations and cartouche in middle “R.E. GIBBONS / GAINESVILLE / TEX”. Belt is unmarked and is made of fine soft leather 39” long, folded & sewn on bottom as a cartridge money belt. It has forty-four 44/45 caliber cartridge loops with sewn on billets and a rectangular nickel plated iron buckle. There has been substantial re-stitching but all of pieces & parts appear to be orig, just reattached. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Holster retains 75-80% orig glossy brown finish with edges showing dryness & wear. Loop has been re-stitched a long time ago. Belt, re-stitched as noted, shows substantial wear and retains about 50% of its russet brown finish. It is dry & sueded, in need of treatment. 4-33501 JR326 (6,000-10,000)

IDENTIFIED HASSAM BROS. LINCOLN COUNTY WAR PRESENTATION SMALL BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Knife has a 6-1/8″ flat ground blade with short back grind and an offset “S” curved iron handguard with rnd quillions, a German silver ferrule and a small crown stag handle with German silver pommel cap. Overall length is 10-1/4″. Left side of blade is stamped “HASSAM BRO’S / BOSTON”. Accompanied by its orig black leather sheath with German silver throat & tip. Throat has a frog stud on back side. Front side of throat is engraved in period block letters “J.D. / to / W.M.B.”. These initials are for James J. Dolan and William M. Brady. Dolan & Brady were both participants in the famous Lincoln County, New Mexico War. William Brady was born in Ireland in 1829 and emigrated to United States in 1851, joining the Army in July of that year. His unit was transferred to San Antonio and then further west to the New Mexico line. In 1852 he was promoted to Sergeant and in 1856 re-enlisted for five additional years. In August of 1856 his unit was transferred to Fort Craig, New Mexico and when he was unable to secure an officer’s commission he did not re-enlist and was discharged in March 1861. Later that year he enlisted in the New Mexico Volunteers as a 1st Lt. and participated in the Civil War battle at Glorieta Pass defeating the Confederates. Later he served as Commander of Fort Stanton & Fort Sumner, New Mexico, along with other postings in New Mexico. During this time he was promoted to Capt. & then brevetted to Maj, prior to his discharge in Oct. 1866. After his discharge he returned to Fort Stanton and in 1869 was elected Sheriff of Lincoln County. In 1871 he became the first elected representative from Lincoln County to serve in the New Mexico Territorial House of Representatives. In Fall of 1876 he was again elected Sheriff and on April 1, 1878 was ambushed on streets of Lincoln by Billy the Kid and several other members of the Tunstall-McSween Gang and shot dead. While the above information is factual, which eventually led to the Army moving in to restore order in Lincoln County, the war resulted in deaths of not only Sheriff Brady but many others including Billy the Kid, Tunstall & McSween. During all this Sheriff Brady was apparently closely acquainted with James J. Dolan who had bought out the largest merchant in Lincoln, L.G. Murphy. These were all Irishmen and former soldiers who had settled in the area after being discharged from Army. No direct presentation of the knife from Dolan to Brady has been established but it is certainly reasonable to assume that having served in the military together and with Dolan being a prominent merchant in Lincoln that they were well acquainted and Dolan would likely have given such a present to his sheriff out of friendship or for some special favor. The Lincoln County War, in which William Brady played a prominent part, is a wild & exciting chapter in settlement of the West. What part this knife may have played will likely never be known but there is always the possibility that something may turn up in the future. Accompanied by the book Sheriff William Brady, Tragic Hero of the Lincoln County War, Lavash. Also accompanied by several photographs & copies of photographs from Lincoln, New Mexico, one of which is a copy of a photograph of Robert Brady, son of Sheriff William Brady. Caption on photograph states that Robert Brady was with his father when he was “shot down” and himself was hit in the mouth by a bullet. CONDITION: Knife shows light wear and sharpening having been lightly cleaned with some fine pitting remaining, predominately on left side. Maker’s mark is clear. Sheath is very fine, retaining about 80% of its orig black finish being slightly flexed around tip. Presentation is completely crisp & clear. 4-32628 JR426 (5,000-10,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OWNED BY LOU GEHRIG. SN 355626. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Late first generation Colt (1937), blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line address with caliber marking on left side and a thick front sight. It has 2-line patent dates & rampant Colt without a circle on left side of frame. Left front web of trigger guard has Colt’s “VP” proof in a triangle and a small “X”. Right side of front & back straps, under grip have serial number. Fitted with 2-pc real pearl grips with right side having a very deep relief carved Mexican eagle. Rear of cylinder has last two digits of serial number stamped between two chambers and there is a small “K” on face of cylinder. This revolver is reportedly the same single action that Lou Gehrig carried in his one & only movie, Rawhide, produced in 1938, a copy of which is included in this lot. Reportedly after the movie, Mr. Gehrig was given this revolver as a souvenir. It is this cataloguer’s opinion, after having watched the movie, that Tom Mix, Lash LaRue, Buck Jones & the other cowboy stars of the late 30’s had nothing to fear from Mr. Gehrig’s acting abilities. His prowess as an actor certainly paled in comparison to his baseball abilities. In many scenes throughout movie Mr. Gehrig is wearing a very elaborate belt & holster rig containing a pearl handled revolver but was never observed to draw it. Accompanied by a certified copy of Mr. Gehrig’s application for a pistol license in the State of New York, number 11774, which lists this revolver by serial number. Mr. Gehrig lists three character references, one of which is Ed Barrow, then President of the New York Yankees. At the time Mr. Gehrig was 34 years old and the picture of good health. He lists his employers as New York Yankees, place of business as Yankee Stadium and nature of business, baseball. Also included is a group of correspondence between consignor’s daughter & several individuals who assisted her in obtaining the copy of license application. There is also a notarized statement from consignor wherein he states that his father was the Captain of Mrs. Gehrig’s boat down in Florida and that Mrs. Gehrig had given this revolver to his father in the 1940’s. It then passed to him upon his father’s death in 1961. Also included is an old postcard of the Miami Beach Boat Storage with a hand written note on back from “Dad” stating that’s where he keeps Mr. Howard Johnson’s boat and also “Here is a story on Lou Gehrig. I guess I told you she gave me that 38 revolver.” There is also a letter from Colt stating that they have no record on this revolver, only that it was produced in 1937. As previously noted, accompanied by a copy of movie Rawhide and a box of Western cartridges containing 38 rds. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & grip frame retain most of their orig glossy factory blue with slight muzzle edge and ejector rod housing end wear. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors, slightly darkened on left recoil shield. Cylinder retains about 95% strong orig blue. Grips have a chipped right heel & chipped left toe, otherwise are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32770 JR212 (25,000-35,000)

LOT OF INSCRIBED REMINGTON DERRINGER & BOWIE KNIFE. Remington over/under derringer is 41 cal RF, SN 4851. It is nickel finish with 3” superposed bbls with 2-line Remington address & patent dates on rib. It has ivory grips scrimshawed on left side “SEN. J.P. JONES / GOLD HILL NEV.”. Bowie knife marked “ENCORE / THOS. TURNER & CO” on ricasso with 6” dbl edged spear point blade and oval German silver handguard also has ivory grips and scrimshawed exactly as above with a silver initial shield on opposite side. Accompanied by its orig russet brown leather sheath with belt loop on back. Sen. John Percival Jones was born in England of Welsh ancestry in 1829 and emigrated to the United States settling in the Cleveland, OH area. In 1849 he emigrated to the California gold fields where, for a period of time, he engaged in farming, mining, was a Sheriff & Justice of the Peace and a State Senator from 1863-1867. In 1868 he moved to western Nevada and became Superintendent of several famous mines. After striking it rich in mining stock in 1871 Jones invested in an ice house in New Orleans, started a railroad from Santa Monica to Salt Lake and other developmental activities. In 1873 he was elected to the U.S. Senate which office he held until 1902. Sen. Jones was very vociferous in his defense of using silver coinage when the country had turned to the gold standard. He lobbied & labored long & hard through about 1900 to have the United States have a dual standard of silver & gold. Sen. Jones declined to run for re-election in 1902 and died in Los Angeles in 1912. It is unknown when or how Sen. Jones was presented with these two items but there is no doubt that they are authentic & genuine in all respects. These two items were part of The Arms & Art of the Remington Arms Company exhibit at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Firearms Museum, Cody, Wyoming, May 17-Sept. 28, 1997 and appeared on their advertising posters, one of which accompanies this lot. Much of the above information was obtained from Nevada’s Doctrinaire Senator John P. Jones and the Politics of Silver in the Gilded Age, Leonard Schlup and several articles from the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly, copies of which are included with this lot. CONDITION: The derringer retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some minor flaking & spotting with wear around trigger spur. Hinge is sound. Grips are completely sound and retain a beautiful mellow ivory patina. The Bowie is very fine, retaining about 50% orig polish, having been lightly sharpened and with some minor spotting on blade. Handles are crisp & clean with some very minor shrinkage and retain a light mellow ivory patina. Sheath is sound and slightly shrunken. Altogether a wonderful set that belonged to a hard-working & dedicated public servant. Poster is extremely fine with crisp clear colorful image. 4-33498 JR327 (12,500-17,500)

INSCRIBED 3-PC SILVER TEA SERVICE FROM LILLIE LANGTRY. Lillie Langtry was one of the most famous stage actresses of the late 19th C. and unknown to her, the heartthrob of Judge Roy Bean, who named Langtry, TX after her. This 3-pc silver-plated service with melon rib sides is inscribed on the tea pot with period engraving “TO FRANK G. GRIFFITHS FROM LILLIE LANGTRY, EXMAS 1889”. Each piece hallmarked on the underside SIZE: Teapot approx. 6″h. CONDITION: All pieces generally good. 4-32860 JJ13 (1,000-2,000)

*LOT OF SUNSET CARSON MEMORABILIA. SN 347940. Sunset Carson was a western movie star and made twenty movies in the period 1944-1950. 1) “Bronco” brand cowboy hat with 4” brim & 6” crown and a wide black, white & brown woven hatband. –Appears new & unused. 2) Colt single action revolver, Cal. 45 Colt, SN 347940. 5-1/2” bbl, after-market engraved with full coverage patterns and a deep inscription on the left side of the bbl, “Old Judge Colt”. It has 2-pc pearl grips. –Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of spots of pitting. 3) A heavy single holster buscadero rig of synthetic alligator with white buck-stitch borders and nickel plated conchos with a large horseshoe shaped buckle. –Fine. Lining of the holster is slightly scuffed. Buckle retains about 70% silver paint with the tongue slightly dry & crackled. 4) Pair of size 13 EEE brown cowboy boots with toe decoration and buckstitch lacing through the uppers. –Fine. Light wear, retains most of their original finish. 5) 3/4 length black wool coat with wide mouton collar, size 52, with 3-button front and slash pockets on each side. –Extremely fine. No evidence of mothing. 6) Two large photos, 20” x 16”, one horizontal image of an elderly Sunset Carson & an equally elderly Lash La Rue. The other photo is a vertical image of Sunset Carson & Peggy Stewart, his co-star in many of his movies, with Lash La Rue in the background. Both have autographed their images with his dated Nov. 1, ’88 and hers dated 5/30/90. Also accompanied by a pictorial biography of Sunset Carson. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-32863 JR1162 (3,000-3,500)

CHARLES RUSSELL PAINTING PHOTO ALBUM. An interesting early 20th C. photo album mounted with large glossy black & white photos depicting various & fabulous Russell paintings. Each is titled in white ink on the black page and each photo is numbered. Approx. 31 images with the front of the album mounted with an image of Russell himself. Consignor states he acquired it as an agent inventory or a sales album. We cannot confirm or deny this, but it is very interesting. CONDITION: Generally good. 4-31235 JJ259 (2,500-4,500)

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 103585. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “44 CF” is stamped on left front web of trigger guard & has 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder & bbl have tiny British proofs and bottom of bbl has a tiny “44”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found, type of stocks “not listed” and showing shipment April 22, 1886 to Colt’s London Agency in a shipment of two guns. Also accompanied by a fine English oak casing with brass medallion in lid, lined with red felt and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a brass & ebony cleaning jag, a turnscrew, a small Hawksley pewter oil bottle and a cartridge block with holes for 27 cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Bbl retains about 90% thin orig blue, very bright in sheltered areas with a sharp legible etched panel. Front sight has a small ding on top. Cylinder retains 60-70% thin blue. Frame & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas with balance fading to gray. Grip frame retains about 50% orig blue with front & back straps turned gray. Grip shows light wear on edges with a few small nicks & scratches and retains most of its bright varnish. Trigger retains strong niter blue on three sides. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scuffing in one groove that may clean. Case shows nicks & scratches with dinged edges, otherwise is sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is very lightly faded with light soil. 4-32865 JR200 (13,000-17,000)

CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 125876. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-11/16” bbl, apparently recrowned from 4-3/4”. It has a custom, thick front sight with 2-line address and 3-line patent dates on frame. Fitted with early factory 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief rampant Colt silver medallions, left & right side. It has nearly full coverage engraving with foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Recoil shield & loading gate have Helfrecht-style patterns but are not by Helfrecht. Top of backstrap has a stylized fan with deep relief oak leaves and a scroll. Front strap & trigger guard have feather patterns. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of its fine nickel finish with a ding on front sight. Grips have a couple of tiny chips in edges with a repaired chip on left side and have tremendous fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-32304 JR611 (5,000-7,000)

*FINE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH POSSIBLE TEXAS ASSOCIATION. SN 310809. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 2-line address. It has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame and is fitted with extremely beautiful 2-pc pearl grips. It has about 80% coverage Cuno Helfrecht engraving with well-executed foliate arabesque patterns on frame & sides of bbl with a snake & dot pattern in ejector rod housing gullet and with alternating patterns between flutes on cylinder, also with a snake & dot pattern at back edge. Loading gate has Helfrecht’s flower blossom and a rectangle of cross-hatching on top sides of frame. Top of backstrap has a well-executed fan with cross-hatched center and a zig-zag Moorish pattern on backstrap & buttstrap with a ribbon around trigger guard serial number and some light foliate patterns. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as cal. 38-40 (obviously a ledger entry mistake) with nickel finish, pearl grips & factory engraved. It was sold to Victoria Hardware, address unavailable (very likely Victoria, TX) and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. It was shipped Aug. 21, 1909 in a one gun shipment. CONDITION: Fine. Retains virtually all of a restored nickel finish, turning milky at muzzle end of bbl and on ejector rod housing. Refinish polishing somewhat thinned the engraving. Grips have a couple of age lines but are completely sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with very fine pitting. 4-32624 JR344 (8,500-12,500)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 10344. Cal. 22. Most unusual single action revolver with 5-1/2″ lined bbl with lined chambers in cylinder to its present caliber. It appears to have begun life as an artillery revolver with 2-line patent dates & a small “US” on left side of frame. Left side of bbl is hand stamped “R.F. ENEWOLD”. It has full coverage engraving and appears to have been done by Wilbur Glahn with his signature triangle mark on the recoil shield. Balance of frame, cylinder, sides of bbl, hammer & grip frame have extremely well executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine punch dot background. Top of bbl & groove in top strap have very fine stippling and front sight is severely altered. Backstrap is engraved in script “Fay A. Brown”. It has full coverage silver plating with gold wash in cylinder flutes and front & back of cylinder. Fitted with Colt medallion smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains virtually all of its fine silver plating with thin gold wash on cylinder. Grips have an age line on each side around escutcheons, otherwise are sound and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Hammer will not hold in safety or half cock notches and timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-59722 JR197 (3,500-5,500)

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 23871. Cal. 45 Colt. Very early engraved Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, apparently reduced to this length. It has 1-line block letter address with a relocated front sight with modern engraving patterns. It has 1-pc very mellow, worn ivory grip. Overall it has about 70% coverage New York-style foliate arabesque pattern engraving with feather patterns on top strap, all with punch dot background, possibly from the Nimschke shop. Ejector rod housing has feather patterns also and cylinder with arabesque patterns on lands between flutes with small sunburst at back of each flute. CONDITION: Fair, all matching with bbl & cylinder also numbered. No orig finish remains being a worn, cleaned metal color. Base pin screw has been altered with a larger threaded hole drilled vertically and a commensurately larger screw. Grip is somewhat shrunken and retains a beautiful mellow golden ivory patina with numerous age lines. Hammer & base pin are old replacements. Hammer will not hold in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-32758(5,000-7,000)

*CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SAA REVOLVER. SN 334385. Cal. 45 COLT. Standard 7-1/2″ bbl, first generation single action has gold plated cylinder, hammer, cylinder pin, ejector rod and ejector rod housing, screws and custom front sight. Frame and bbl are silver plated. Gun is custom engraved in Florentine scroll with punch dot background. Engraving coverage would be comparable to recent Custom Shop, Class D. Has nicely figured walnut one piece grips. CONDITION: Fine. Silver plating on gun would retain 90-95% of its finish. Gold wash on the remainder of the gun would also be 90-95% with thinning on the ejector rod housing and high spots of usual wear. Bbl would appear to be a replacement to this frame as it has the square base pin front sight of a target model. Blade has been modified and gold plated. Grips are sound with a hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is good with slight amount of pitting at muzzle. 4-33641 BT95 (3,000-5,000)

*COLT 2ND GENERATION ENGRAVED SAA REVOLVER. SN 59270 SA. Cal. 45 COLT. Standard 7-1/2″ bbl with 2-pc ivory grips and D level engraving. Engraving is reminiscent of a Helfrecht scroll and punch dot pattern with sculpted border and punch dot on hammer with two engraved bands at muzzle having 1-1/2″ scroll pattern down each side of bbl. Front sight is engraved in a diamond checkered pattern with punch dots in the center of each diamond. The initials “B.G.L.” are stamped on trigger guard behind front screw. A check of factory records identifies this gun as being a 7-1/2″ nickel with wood grips with no mention of the above engraving. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun appears to be unfired and retains nearly all of its nickel finish with just a few, very light scratches and a small wear mark on bottom of bbl, near muzzle. Ivory grips are solid and fit well but the screw is slightly too long. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright and shiny. 4-33636 BT96 (2,500-3,500)

*WELDON BLEDSOE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 321101. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Gold & nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, slightly altered front sight with outstanding sterling & gold Mexican metal grips. Left side of bbl is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. The cylinder, hammer, ejector rod housing, base pin & plunger and trigger are gold plated with bbl, frame & grip frame nickel plated. Revolver has full coverage engraved cattle brands with punch dot background. Mr Bledsoe’s signature appears on right side of frame just below recoil shield. Grips are very ornate with raised gold elk head & the Mexican eagle on each side with raised gold borders. This revolver is half of a nearly identical pair with the other being sold as the following lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its custom finish, remaining unfired since plating. Not real solid at half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine with grease filled bore. 4-33631 JR637 (4,000-7,000)

*WELDON BLEDSOE CATTLEBRAND ENGRAVED COL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 182328. Cal. 45 Colt. Gold & nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, slightly altered front sight with outstanding sterling & gold Mexican metal grips. Left side of bbl is marked . The cylinder, hammer, ejector rod housing, base pin & plunger and trigger are gold plated with bbl, frame & grip frame nickel plated. Revolver has full coverage engraved cattle brands with punch dot background. Mr Bledsoe’s signature appears on right side of frame just below recoil shield. Grips are very ornate with raised gold elk head & the Mexican eagle on each side with raised gold borders. This is the second half of an identical pair with its mate the previous lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its custom finish, remaining unfired since plating. Not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine with grease filled bore. 4-33630 JR638 (4,000-7,000)

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH BELT & HOLSTER RIG AND WITH ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT HISTORY. SN 302729. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). This fine Colt & rig were the property of a man named Tom Turner who was for many years connected with the area of Nogales, Arizona where he was sheriff of Santa Cruz County, headquartered in Nogales and at various times a rancher, wagon foreman on the San Rafael Ranch, manager of the Empire Ranch and later general foreman of Greene Cattle Company. Mr. Turner, according to numerous newspaper articles & stories, was not a man to trifle with. He apparently was very tenacious in pursuing outlaws who stole livestock from his ranch and in one instance trailed four of them into the north end of the Chiricahuas Mountains and in a gun battle killed three of the four of them and recovered his livestock. In another instance, when he was manager of the Empire Ranch, he confronted six individuals who were giving him trouble and in the ensuing gun battle, killed five of them all “in the length of a boxcar”. Another story relates to when in 1900 he was elected sheriff, which office he held through 1904, apparently every man in town was carrying a handgun in violation of the law. One night he & another deputy entered one of the largest dance halls and confronted about 150 people and confiscated a firearm from most of them. Tom Turner died in 1937 at age 82. Accompanied by a packet of information, mostly transcripts & copies of newspaper articles regarding Tom Turner. Some information & a note from someone named Jim Portias regarding this revolver & rig which was to appear in a book, The Peacemaker Checklist by Tom Ronk. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, type of stocks not listed and indicating shipment Aug. 11, 1908 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO in a shipment of 30 same type guns. Revolver is blue & case colored, usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address, slightly altered thick front sight with caliber on left side. It has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a half circle on left side of frame. Left front web of trigger guard has the Colt “VP” in a triangle and a tiny “6” on rear web. Fitted with Colt medallion ivory grips with right side a raised carved ox head with gold button eyes & what appear to pink sapphire nostrils. Accompanied by a heavily tooled brown leather rig with an unusual drop to accommodate right hand holster. Belt is 47″ long x 2-1/2″ wide. It has a buckle strap to secure holster to skirt and a buckle hammer strap also, both with sterling silver buckle sets by Keystone Bros. of San Francisco. There are ten engraved silver rosettes with domes on holster and belt. Holster skirt, under holster, has hand written notation “TOM TURNER / DEC 1908 / EMPIRE RANCH / ARIZONA”. Although it is not marked this rig is carved in the style of Ed Bohlin. It has a silver plated square brass buckle marked on inside “SOLID BRASS” and with a large anchor. Inside of buckle billet is embossed in gold “ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY” which is stamped over what appears to be “DOC’S / SPORTING GOODS / OAKLAND CA”. Back of holster skirt is also embossed in gold “COLT S.A.A. 302-729 / 38/40 – 4-3/4 / ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY”. One of hand written notes states that this was Tom Turner’s “dress rig” and that holster & belt were by Ed Bohlin. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas. Ejector rod housing retains about 60% thin blue and cylinder about 75% thin blue. Grip frame retains about 70% orig blue, thin on trigger bow, front & back straps, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Frame retains 60-70% case colors, bright in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, mixed with light patina. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, strong on sides & back, faded on top edge. Grips have a few minor age lines with a tiny repair to right heel and retain a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Belt & holster retain most of their fine orig finish with some darkening on holster. Holster drop has two extra holes, probably for rosettes which have been removed. 4-59855 JR213 (10,000-15,000)

CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 92990. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-13/16” bbl, with professionally relocated front sight, 1-line block letter address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with engraving over the “US” and it has “DFC” inspector initials on bottom by serial number and on bottom of bbl with “G” inspector initial on trigger guard & buttstrap. Engraving is probably by Wolf & Klar Hardware & Gun Store of Fort Worth, TX, or at least is reminiscent of their style of engraving. Wolf & Klar is an old Texas firm and employed engravers & jewelers in the Fort Worth area to embellish firearms, make fancy silver & ivory grips, along with knives & “men’s” jewelry. It has 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side that is probably a factory product. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. This is probably a cavalry model Colt prior to being altered, which was a common occurrence in early 1900’s. It retains about 80% strong nickel finish with wear at muzzle and around forcing cone & front area of frame. Trigger guard & backstrap are mostly gray patina. Upper half of backstrap & sheltered areas of trigger guard retain strong nickel. Grips are beautiful with a couple of chips in each side but show strong age patina with great fire & color. Inside left grip has repaired pressure cracks. Hammer notches or the sear tip appear to be damaged as the hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock notch and can be pushed from full cock. Strong bore with fine pitting. 4-32649 JR479 (3,000-4,500)

EARLY COMMERCIAL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 14680. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight with script address. It has first type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and has its orig base pin with dimples at each end. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame & caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard and it has extended hammer screw for skeleton shoulder stock. Mounted with fine 1-pc ivory grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, bbl length & type of stocks not listed. It shows shipment Nov. 30, 1874 to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY, in a shipment of 50 same type guns. Under remarks it states that there is another listing for this serial number that indicates it was in another shipment of 45 revolvers to J.P. Moores on May 3, 1875. J.P. Moores was a well known major distributor and also was known for providing engraved & plated guns with pearl & ivory grips. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Bbl retains about 85% strong nickel with heavy wear on left side of muzzle consistent with frequent in & out of a holster by a right hand person. Ejector rod housing retains about 98% nickel. Cylinder retains 70-75% nickel with balance flaked to a light patina. Frame retains about 85% strong nickel with flaking on recoil shields & top strap. Trigger guard retains about 50% nickel with trigger bow & frontstrap gray metal color. Backstrap retains about 85-90% strong nickel with some scratches. Grip is very old and consists of two grip panels with two ivory spacers glued together. They appear to have been in place for life of revolver. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-32648 JR483 (6,000-10,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BRITISH MARKINGS. SN 28253. Cal. 45 Boxer. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, full front sight with block letter Hartford address. Bottom of bbl & cylinder, between chambers, has tiny British proofs. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with caliber stamped on left shoulder of trigger guard. It has 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped to Colt’s London Agency on July 12, 1876 in a shipment of 56 same type guns. Cal is listed a as “.45 Eley”. Under remarks they show another shipment date to the London agency of May 13, 1880 for this same serial number. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas with balance flaked to a medium patina. Ejector rod housing retains 85-90% strong orig blue with a thin area turning plum. Frame retains about 50% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, with faded areas a smooth silver/brown patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain about 75% orig blue, strong at top and on buttstrap with candy striping that has turned a medium patina. Front strap & trigger guard are a blue/gray patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 85% thinning orig blue. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and several small dings on bottom edge and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33639 JS470 (15,000-25,000)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 67991. Cal. 45 Colt. Early civilian model with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address. It has 3-line patent dates and caliber stamped on left front web of trigger guard and is fitted with 1-pc walnut grip. It has third type ejection rod housing with half moon ejector rod head which may be an old replacement. Base pin is orig with dimpled ends. This revolver is rather scarce having been made in a period when most of Colt’s single action production was directed toward filling military contracts. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a fairly even medium to dark blue/brown patina with scattered fine pitting especially in bottom gullets of frame. Hammer is a modern replacement as are two or three of screws. Grip shows heavy wear with chipped toes and a series of notches on left heel and retains a dark hand worn patina. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 4-59723 JR204 (2,000-3,500)

*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 244716. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 244716. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly altered front sight & roll-marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with a rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with replacement heavy stag grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed and indicating shipment Feb. 18, 1904 to Krakauer, Zork & Moye, El Paso, TX in a shipment of one gun. It was returned to factory Oct. 29, 1907. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 92-93% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and a spot of fine pitting on left side of muzzle. Frame retains 75-80% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Frame screws retain most of their glossy orig blue. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors. Cylinder retains about 90% orig blue, thin on outer diameter, strong & bright in flutes. Backstrap has some chemical spotting and is mostly a blue/gray patina with strong blue at top and on buttstrap. Front strap is a blue/gray patina with glossy orig blue on trigger bow and around trigger guard. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-32644 JS455 (4,000-7,000)

*COLT PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356433. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 356433. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2” bbl, thick front sight with block letter address and usual markings on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt without a circle. Serial number is found on right side of front & back straps under the grip. It has 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Last three digits of serial number and a 5-pointed star are on the face of cylinder around bushing hole. CONDITION: Extremely fine, has been fired but very little. Overall retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue and brilliant case colors with only very minor muzzle edge wear and wear on end of ejector rod housing. Cylinder has a light drag line and another small scratch. Recoil shield and loading gate are slightly faded case colors. Grips are crisp with extremely minor wear. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-33647 JR614 (8,000-12,000)

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 326064. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40” on left side and an added ivory bead target front sight. Fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with a flaked spot on right side and muzzle edge wear on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about 75% glossy orig blue. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer is bright on sides with orig niter blue on edges. Grip frame retains 75-80% thin orig blue. Cylinder retains about 90% orig blue, strong & bright in flutes, thinning on outer diameter. Grips show little if any wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 8-87542 JR214 (2,500-4,000)

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 110152. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with scarce 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel on left side. There is a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left web of trigger guard is marked “44 CF”. It has fine rampant Colt & eagle hard rubber grips. Would make a fine cowboy action shooter to go with a Winchester Model 73 or 92. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 60-70% milky nickel with loss areas a medium patina. Grips show moderate wear with right side turned chocolate. Will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-59720 JR196 (3,000-5,000)

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 228896. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, full front sight with 2-line bbl address and caliber on left side. It has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt is a partial circle on left side of frame. Fitted with extremely beautiful, left hand, carved oxhead pearl grips. Screws & base pin are all blued. Single actions in 32 cal are seldom found with 4-3/4” bbls then to find one with nickel finish & carved pearl grips is even more rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some fine flaking on both sides of frame and shoulders of trigger guard. Grip frame is fine with some dulling on back strap. Screws retain most of their orig glossy blue. Grips are outstanding, crisp & clean with great fire & color and a tiny chip just below bull’s left ear and another tiny chip at left heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with one spot of pitting. 4-33633 JR456 (10,000-15,000)

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 169925. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line address with full front sight & roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in full circle. Fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% strong orig blue with deep pitting on left side of muzzle and a few spots on ejector rod housing. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere with scattered spots of brown patina. Hammer retains about 75% strong faded colors. Grip frame is a blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains 90-92% thinning blue finish, strong in flutes, turning plum on outer diameter. Heel & toe have spots of moderate to deep pitting. Grips show very light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-32760(4,500-6,500)

*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 205120. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, with roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. It has 2-line bbl address and frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips without numbers. Bottom of bbl, at frame has a tiny “44”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 60% strong orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas, thin elsewhere and worn to gray on left side. Ejector rod housing retains about 60% thin orig blue, mostly in gullets. Cylinder retains 50-60% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Frame retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas and grip frame traces of orig blue. Grips are sound with moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 8-87541 JR190 (1,500-2,500)

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 164089. Cal. 44-40. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, top of front sight filed flat with roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle and is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver. Hammer is a modern replacement. Bbl, frame & cylinder have tiny proofmarks that appear to be Belgian. CONDITION: Very good. Front sight & hammer as noted. Bbl retains about 75-80% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Frame & cylinder retain most of their old reblue and hammer most of its brilliant case colors. Grips are sound showing moderate wear turning chocolate. Hammer will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59719 JR189 (2,500-4,500)

*FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 252866. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, full front sight with block letter address & caliber on left side. It has 2-line patent dates & rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. Fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cylinder & bbl which are properly unnumbered. Bbl retains 97-98% glossy orig Colt blue with good feathers on either side of front sight. Ejector rod housing retains about 95% glossy orig blue. Frame retains virtually all of its strong orig case colors, brilliant in more sheltered areas. Hammer retains about all of its lightly faded case colors. Trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32589 JR495 (5,000-8,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 261100. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl, std front sight with 2-line address and caliber on left side. Cylinder retains 50-60% orig finish, thin on outer diameter, strong in flutes. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and has rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retains 70-75% strong orig blue with wear on outer edges turned gray & flaking in gullets. Frame retains about 75% case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas with balance thin & turning silver. Frame screws retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas, flaked on front strap, worn to gray patina on backstrap. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-33645 JR462 (5,000-8,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 307100. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address, slightly altered front sight and “45 COLT” on left side bbl. It has 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a full circle on left side of frame and rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by a Lawrence buscadero-style brown leather holster. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Retains traces of blue in sheltered areas of bbl & ejector rod housing with balance of metal a medium brown patina. Grips show heavy wear especially on right side which is also turning chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster is also fine. 4-59618 JR193 (1,500-2,500)

*RARE LATE PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355786. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2” bbl, thick front sight, with usual late markings. Serial number is found on right side of front & back straps under the grip with last two digits of the serial number stamped on back edge of cylinder. Fitted with replacement stag grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish. Blue is strong & bright and case colors are brilliant. Cylinder has only the most faint drag line with a couple of other very faint scratches. Grips are sound with a nice patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. A most rare find, a pre-war 38 Special. 4-33632 JR463 (6,000-10,000)

*EARLY SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1312SA. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, 1-line address with roll mark on left side. Front sight has been slightly altered. Fitted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by a brown leather Brauer Bros. holster. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% crisp orig factory finish with strong dark blue & brilliant case colors, slightly faded on top strap and recoil shields. There is light muzzle & ejector rod housing edge wear and back strap is a little plum colored. Grips show only very minordiamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster is very fine. 4-59620 JR198 (1,750-2,750)

*RARE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT SAA SHERIFFS MODEL. SN 19-35 SHERIFF. Cal. 45 COLT. 3-1/2″ bbl without ejector rod. This 1981 Colt Custom Shop Limited Edition was engraved by the Colt Factory master Howard Dove. Comes in Colt royal blue finish with gold plated backstrap, trigger guard and cylinder pin, gold inlaid sheriffs badge on recoil shield, relief gold inlay antique handcuff motif on loading gate. SN is inlaid with gold on bottom of frame. Flush gold rampant Colt trademark, flush gold inscription “1 of 35” on right side of frame, hammer bordered in gold line, gold muzzle band, wide gold band at rear of cylinder, gold fleur de lis on each chamber, flush gold inscription “COLT SHERIFFS MODEL .45” with gold bordered fleur de lis. Remainder of gun, including hammer is done in a scroll with punch dot background. Diamond checkered one piece ivory grips. Displayed in a factory roll-top case and also displayed with six-point gold sheriff badge. It is reported that there was only 37 of these fine revolvers made. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun appears as new and unturned. Oak case has just a few minor nicks and dings. Roll top cover has a series of scratches. 4-33629 BT93 (6,000-12,500)

*CUSTOM EDITION COLT SAA REVOLVER. SN 39 SPL. Cal. 44 SPL. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl with gold “CUSTOM EDITION” inlaid on left side of bbl. SN is also inlaid with gold on bottom of frame. The term ‘Custom Edition’ is defined as a group of identical revolvers assembled under the direction of the Custom Shop at Colt and sold through the normal distribution system. The exact number produced is unknown. This one would be of Class D Engraving of full scroll with punch dot background. Accompanied with checkered ivory grips with rampant Colt logo and eagle motif. Also comes with factory walnut custom shop case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. There is a small area of discoloration on top strap and a few spots on left side of hammer. Lid of case has full length crack and a few minor scuffs. 4-33628 BT94 (2,500-4,500)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 199430. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a half circle on left side of frame. It has rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are not numbered. Bbl & cylinder are modern replacements with lettering on both sides of bbl. Entire revolver has been cleaned & polished to bright metal. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. CONDITION: As noted, no orig finish remains being an overall bright metal color. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a couple of scrapes on right side. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 8-87543 JR195 (1,250-1,750)

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 86550. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight with 3-line patent dates on left side of frame & caliber marking on left web of trigger guard. It has old 2-pc stag grips. Ejector rod stud is not solid in socket in bbl and is frozen to screw. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains, overall retains about 75% old re-nickel which removed bbl markings when it was accomplished. Trigger & base pin are old replacements. Grips are fine. Will not hold in safety notch or half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-32759(3,000-5,000)

RARE COLT BISLEY FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 178827. Cal. 44 S&W (44 Russian). All blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, rectangular base target front sight with German silver blade and fixed rear sight at top rear of flat top frame. It has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips that appear to be numbered to revolver but numbers are faint & mostly illegible. Back of cylinder is stamped with last three digits of serial number. It is unusual to find these all-blue target Bisleys without British proofs as most were shipped to England. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain 70-75% strong orig glossy blue, thinning on left side with a few spots of light pitting, thinned on outside radius of ejector rod housing. Frame retains 70-75% orig blue, somewhat thin and turning plum. Cylinder retains 30-40% blue, thin on outside diameter, strong in flutes. Front & back straps are a silver/brown patina with strong blue around trigger guard & hammer. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with very minor fine pitting. 4-33332 JR464 (5,000-10,000)

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BISLEY REVOLVER. SN 266194. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Fine Bisley with 4-3/4” bbl, full front sight with 2-line address and standard Bisley markings on left side. Frame has 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle and it has rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Base pin is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with left side turned plum. Ejector rod housing is mostly a blue/gray patina. Frame retains 20-25% case colors mostly in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Trigger guard & back strap retain blue in sheltered areas with balance turned plum. Grips show moderate wear turning chocolate. Hammer is not solid in half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-33646 JR613 (2,500-4,000)

*COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 266296. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with usual bbl markings. It has 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. Sides of trigger and sides of hammer are jeweled and it is fitted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains most of an old restored finish with slight muzzle edge wear and wear at end of ejector rod housing. Frame retains strong bright case colors. Grips show moderate to heavy wear, turning slightly chocolate. Hammer will not hold in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59625 JR206 (1,500-2,500)

*CASED COLT PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE. SN PC1171. Cal. 45COLT. This 100 year commemorative is the usual 7-1/2″ bbl with cavalry configuration. It is a faithful recreation of the original style revolver that was made famous for accompanying Custer into his great battle. From the U.S. stamping, black powder frame, bullseye ejector rod and inclusion of the inspector marks, this is truly a recreation of the gun from 100 years previous with the exception of “1873 PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL 1973” inscription on bbl identifying this as a commemorative. Gun is displayed in a factory glass top case having wooden lid with an identifying plaque labeled “PEACEMAKER” and identifying as being a commemorative of the 100th anniversary of the 45 cal. single action revolver. Top of case is marked “1873 PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL 1973” with Colt rampant horse as well as “CAL. 45 COLT” as well as the “COLT” logo. Also has Colt advertisement for a limited edition bronze to compliment this commemorative revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears new and unturned. 4-33505 BT92 (1,750-2,750)

PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED THIRD GENERATION COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. SN SA67851 & SA67852. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Identical revolvers with 4-3/4″ bbls, 1-line script address with serifs, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. They have 3-line patent dates on left sides of black powder frames and have tiny “44” on bottoms of bbls. They are mounted with 2-pc gold medallion smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by their orig Styrofoam lined burgundy cardboard boxes with papers. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Both revolvers appear to be new, unturned & unfired retaining virtually all of their bright orig blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are equally fine with no apparent blemishes. Boxes are new. 4-31111 JR216 (3,000-5,000)

WONDERFUL MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 267. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, that have a partially legible cartouche on left side. It has a small “US” on toe of buttstrap. Bbl ejector housing has usual markings on both sides and there are small inspector initials on various parts. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped to the Springfield Armory on July 12, 1875. Only about 3,000 of these fine revolvers were ordered by the Government in 1875. The majority of them were sold shortly thereafter as government surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham with the majority of those shortened to 5″ and resold to Wells Fargo and on commercial market. Few survive completely orig today with any condition. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grips, cylinder, bbl & latch. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter a blue/gray patina. Frame & sideplate retain 60-70% orig blue with “candy striping” on sideplate and right side of frame. Grip frame also has candy striping, being mostly a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with visible cartouche on left side and traces of orig finish in top flutes. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-33320 JR334 (7,500-12,500)

MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. SN 3345. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight and smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a clear crisp date of “1876” and “JR Jr” cartouche for Lt. James Rockwell, Jr. and right grip a clear “CW” cartouche for Charles Woodman. Buttstrap is stamped with serial number and “US”. There are small inspector marks on various parts. There were only 5,285 of these fine revolvers supplied to the Army in period 1876-77 with this model being phased out of service shortly thereafter. They were primarily purchased by two New York dealers who resold them on the commercial market with Francis Bannerman cutting bbls and nickel plating a large portion of them. The majority of these revolvers were used on the frontier and were a very popular sidearm for many years. Therefore few survive with any condition at all. Accompanied by an orig Rock Island Arsenal Model 1881 flap holster with holes in flap to accommodate either the Colt Single Action Army or Schofield revolvers. This holster appears to have carried a single action Colt for many years. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped to The United States Government National Armory, Springfield, Mass. on Oct. 12, 1876. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 30% strong orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a brown patina. Cylinder retains 35-40% orig blue, strong in flutes, flaked to medium patina on outer diameter. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, strong & bright on left side, flaking & thin on right side with thin but strong grip straps. Trigger guard & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, mostly faded on trigger guard and lightly faded on hammer. Grips are sound with minor nicks & light wear with crisp date and cartouches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster retains 75-80% of its orig black finish showing light to moderate wear. 4-31230 JR180 (5,000-8,000)

OUTSTANDING SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL (OLD MODEL) RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 11832. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, fixed rear sight. It has usual bbl markings which include “RUSSIAN MODEL” & it has 2-pc walnut grip. With total production of only 5,165 of these revolvers in period 1871-74, they are seldom found with any orig condition. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “24793”. Overall retains 80-85% glossy bright orig blue with light muzzle wear & balance of losses due to flaking, not from wear. Bbl has flaking on both sides & rib, which is a light patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter mostly flaked to light patina. Front & rear edges of cylinder retain virtually all of their orig blue. Frame & grip frame retain most of their orig glossy bright blue with some very fine edge wear, a few scratches on back strap & a line of fine etching on right side of frame. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with rounded edges & traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver. 8-87551 JJ106 (15,000-25,000)

VERY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 2065. Cal. 44 American. Rare nickel finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight with usual Smith & Wesson address & patent markings on top of rib along with a small “US”. It has 2-pc walnut grips with outline & partially legible cartouche on left side and are numbered to this revolver. Right heel of frame, under the grip, is stamped with assembly number “08” which number is also found on back of cylinder, on bbl latch & inside top strap cuts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 200 of these revolvers in nickel finish were ever made. The standard was blue finish. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found. It indicates it was sold & shipped March 16, 1871 to the National Armory, Springfield, Mass. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel showing heavy holster wear on right edge of muzzle with some nickel losses in that area, around forcing cone and face of cylinder. Those areas are a light metal color, hardly noticeable. Hammer retains strong case colors, moderately faded. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-31228 JR185 (20,000-30,000)

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 148. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2” bbl, pinched post front sight with 1-line bbl marking. It has case colored hammer & loading gate and has 2-pc matching numbered grips with “44W” stamped near bottom edge of left grip. It has a lanyard stud & ring in buttstrap. Few of these blue finished Remington 1875’s are ever found with any condition at all. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 90-92% glossy orig blue with slight left side muzzle edge wear and some thinning on ejector rod head. Loss areas from blue are flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Hammer retains 88-90% brilliant orig case colors and loading gate most of its orig case colors, faded on outer edge. Trigger bow & grip straps have flaked to a medium patina. Grips are sound with very minor nicks & scratches & retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-33500 JR321 (12,500-17,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 901. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full orig sight with usual 1-line bbl marking. It has “44” stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. Fitted with matching numbered, smooth 2-pc French walnut grips with brass escutcheons. These fine revolvers were contemporaries of the more famous Colt single action and only 25,000-30,000 of them were made in period 1875-89 making them substantially more scarce than the Colt. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about all of its orig nickel finish turned slightly milky on bbl. Cylinder has a drag line, otherwise retains about all of its orig nickel. Screws retain generous amounts of their orig blue. Left side of frame is a little frosty and there is a spot of pitting on trigger guard. Grips show light wear with minor nicks & scratches with a chip missing at right heel and some battering on bottom edges, otherwise retain most of their orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31553 JR203 (4,000-5,000)

REMINGTON MODEL 1871 ARMY ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL SN 1830. Cal. 50 CF. Fine single shot pistol with 8” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight with sighting notch in flange of breech block. It has usual markings on frame and a 1-pc walnut grip with flared butt having a clear “CRS” cartouche on left side. The U.S. bought only 5000 of these marked pistols in 1871. Several thousand of these pistols were made in period 1872-1888. Many of these fine pistols were converted to other more shootable calibers for target pistols or converted into sgl shot rifles and few are left in orig configuration. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with nicks & scratches and some light wrench marks over chamber area. Frame & trigger guard retain most of their orig faded case colors with grip straps gray patina. Stock & forearm are sound showing light handling wear with nicks & dings. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31573 JR584 (1,500-2,500)

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. 8-87550 JJ34 (10,000-15,000)

COLT NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 61638. Cal. 38 CF. Fine Navy conversion with 7-1/2″ octagon bbl, New York City address with Richards-Mason style ejector rod housing with bull’s eye half moon ejector rod head. Bottom of bbl is stamped “R.W.M.” and an anchor. Outside diameter of cylinder has serial number “4111” with last three digits of the matching serial number on rear face of cylinder. It has the 2-line patent dates, partially stamped over “COLT’S PATENT” which is over a tiny “U.S.” It has large rounded iron trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap has “USN” with stars. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue, strong & bright on sides and bottom. Cylinder retains 75-80% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina and retains 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains about 70% strong case colors, mostly on sides with recoil shields turned dark. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors on sides with edges turned dark. Grip frame is a blue/brown patina. Grip has worn edges with nicks & dings but is sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-31218 JR403 (5,000-8,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 59199. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, rare dovetailed front sight with replacement blade and 1-line “U.S. AMERICA” address. It has factory installed ejector rod housing & bull’s eye half moon ejector rod head. It has a dbl numbered cylinder & 2-line patent dates on left side of frame. Grip frame & trigger guard are iron and it has 1-pc walnut grip with mostly legible cartouches on each side. Buttstrap is stamped “U.S.N.” / “J.L.H.”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 30-35% thin orig blue with balance a smooth even medium brown patina. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with several small dents around front edge and overall retains 60-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains 70-75% dark orig case colors with balance a brownish patina. Hammer retains strong orig case colors on sides, dark on back edge, brown on top. Grip frame is a silver/brown patina. Grip with chipped toes and a few dings on bottom & shows moderate to heavy wear but retains mostly legible cartouches. Mechanics are crips, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-33342 JR343 (4,000-6,000)

FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION. SN 61718. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York City address with dashes and factory attached ejector rod housing with bull’s eye, half-moon, ejector rod head. It has a loading gate with external screw & spring. Cylinder is mismatched on outside diameter but has conversion matching number on back edge. It also has large “P” / “GG” inspector initials on face of cylinder. It has 2-line patent dates & a tiny “U.S.” under “COLT’S PATENT”. It also has iron trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap is marked “USN” with stars. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered & grips which are orig equipment conversion replacements. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, turning plum elsewhere. Cylinder is a medium brown patina & retains 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains dark case colors, slightly brighter in very sheltered areas, turned silver/brown on recoil shields. Hammer retains about 50% dark case colors. Grip frame is a dark brown patina. Grip has a minor ding or two with a slightly chipped right toe and retains most of its orig finish. Most of screws have slipped slots. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-33341 JR341 (3,000-6,000)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION. SN 6939. Cal. 38 CF. Scarce 61 Navy conversion, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 2,200 of these revolvers were converted in mid-1870’s. This revolver has 7-1/2″ round bbl, German silver front sight, standard factory conversion ejector rod housing with bull’s eye half moon ejector rod head. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and unusual brass grip frame, whereas most of military Navies were fitted with iron grip frames. It has 1-pc walnut grip. Bottom of bbl is hand stamped “R.W.M.” and an anchor. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 20-30% thin orig blue with balance a silver/brown patina. Frame retains 15-20% faded case colors and hammer strong case colors with balance a silver/brown patina. Grip frame is a bright brass, having been cleaned & polished. Grip has a crack in left side and a repaired crack in right side and shows heavy wear with slightly chipped toes. Cylinder is a medium gray/brown patina with a series of small dents and is double numbered and retains 65-70% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger screw is a replacement. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few minor spots of light pitting. 4-33343 JR342 (2,500-4,000)

COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 4140. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, pin front sight with New York U.S. America address. It has Richards-Mason type ejector rod with bull’s eye style half moon ejector rod head and has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame. It has 6-shot rebated cylinder and nickeled brass trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. The three serial numbers of frame, trigger guard & buttstrap are accompanied by a tiny “N” signifying nickel finish. About 6,500 of these receivers were made in two different styles in period 1873-75. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains most of its orig bright nickel finish with some minor flaking around muzzle. Cylinder retains most all of its orig nickel finish & about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. There is minor fine pitting on face of cylinder. Frame retains 75-80% orig nickel finish with flaked areas on both forward sides of frame which is bright bare metal & hardly noticeable. Grip frame retains about all of its bright nickel finish & grip, with a minor nick or two and some battering on bottom, retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Lock bolt does not seat firmly in notches, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. There are a couple of battered screws. 4-32639 JR454 (3,000-5,000)

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 192340. Cal. 44 CF. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, replacement front sight & New York address with ejector rod installed in rammer slot and has a checkered half-moon ejector rod head. It has the Richards conversion ring with loading gate that has external tension spring. It has a nickeled brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with beautiful checkered 1-pc ivory grip. It appears that bbl assembly did not originate with this revolver as it exhibits no nickel plating but has a nickeled ejector rod housing with a mismatched serial number. Serial numbers on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap are all identical with the “4” being struck over what appears to be a “3”. Cylinder has the number “3240” whereas last four digits of serial number are “2340”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl assembly as noted with serial number “117429” and the other numbers as previously noted. Cylinder retains about all of its orig nickel plating, strong & bright, and also retains about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & grip frame retain most of a fine restored nickel finish with wear only on trigger guard and conversion ring. Grip is missing a chip at heel and sliver at toe, both on right side, with a repaired crack at frame on right side and otherwise retains a beautiful ivory patina with numerous age lines. Wedge is a homemade replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 8-87544 JR206 (2,500-4,000)

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER SN 2717. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 7 7/16″ round bbl, having been re-crowned during period of use. It has German silver front sight with “New York U.S. America” address with 2-line patent dates on left front of frame. It has brass trigger guard and backstrap with stag grips. The bbl has Richards Mason type ejector rod housing with bullseye, half-moon, ejector rod head with Richards-Mason style conversion plate and loading gate that has the exposed flat tension spring and screw. The cylinder has double numbers on the side with the lower set matching the frame. The back of the cylinder also has a matching set of numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to American Firearms, only about 2,200 of these conversions were ever made in the period of the mid-1870s. CONDITION: Good, all matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Overall retains a cleaned light gray-brown patina with clear markings. The grip frame retains a medium mustard patina. The cylinder is a smooth gray patina and retains about 30% Ormsby naval battle scene with some pitting around the front edge. The grips do not fit particularly well but are sound and have a nice aged patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-33638 JR372 (2,500-4,000)

COLT RICHARDS-CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 19733. Cal. 44 CF. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight with ejector rod housing mounted in rammer slot. It has usual 6-shot rebated cylinder with Richards-Mason conversion ring and loading gate with integral sight and firing pin. It has brass trigger guard & iron backstrap with dlx, burl 1-pc walnut grip. Frame, conversion ring & sides of hammer have full coverage Nimschke-style after-market engraving with patterns over major diameter of cylinder and sides of bbl with feather patterns on ejector rod housing. Top of backstrap has a beautiful deep fan with extensive patterns down backstrap with matching patterns on trigger guard. Engraving is very well executed but unfortunately not by Nimschke. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and missing its spring. Overall metal surfaces retain a medium to dark gray/brown patina with fine to moderate pitting on bbl showing heavy wear at muzzle. Grip is sound with a hand worn patina. Will not hold solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-33642 JR465 (2,000-3,000)

SCARCE BOER WAR COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA ARMY REVOLVER. SN 12827. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl and 1-line block letter address. It has “218.MD” on left side of frame and “45 CAL” on left web of trigger guard and is fitted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver and with a lanyard loop in butt. This revolver was one of a shipment of 1,001 Colts ordered by the Canadian government to outfit troops to fight in the Riel Rebellion in Northwest Canada in 1885. At that time it was unmarked and was only later stamped with the “218.MD” when it was issued to Canadian troops embarking to fight in Africa in the Boer War. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grips. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel with some pitting on bbl and flaking on frame. Cylinder has several areas of moderate to heavy pitting. Grips are very fine showing light wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. A rare revolver seldom ever encountered. 4-32901 JR202 (2,500-3,500)

RARE ETCHED PANEL COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA REVOLVER. SN 9388. Cal. 38 Colt. Rare blue & case colored finish with 4-1/2” bbl, German silver half moon front sight with Hartford & London 2-line address & etched panel on left side. There are tiny British proofs on bottom of bbl and on cylinder between chambers. Left side of frame has lightly struck 3-line patent dates with caliber stamped on left rear web of trigger guard. Fitted with checkered 1-pc rosewood grip. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, may have been fired but if so, very little. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with crisp clear etched panel. Ejector rod housing retains 30-40% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Cylinder retains 50-60% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant orig case colors with one small chemical spot on left recoil shield. Loading gate is faded case colors. Backstrap is thin orig blue with balance of grip frame strong bright blue. Grip is sound with crisp checkering. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33650 JR473 (3,000-4,000)

FINE COLT 1877 LIGHTNING DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 52027. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” bbl, made without ejector rod, half moon front sight, 2-line address and a crisp etched panel on left side. It has a long knurled base pin head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Screws, base pin & trigger are blued. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, may have been fired but if so, very little. Overall all retains most of its strong orig factory nickel with some minor flaking on right upper side of bbl. Etched panel is crisp & clear. Hammer screw has a slipped slot, otherwise screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue. Grips show light wear with heavy wear on high edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-33649 JR472 (3,000-4,000)

COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 29261. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” rnd bbl, half-moon front sight with 2-line address and etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it has 2-pc rampant Colt bird head hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped April 5, 1881 to Kinney & Co., Worcester, Mass. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its strong nickel finish with a few streaks of minor flaking. Firing pin even has about all of its blue. Grips show very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few tiny spots of scattered pitting. 4-32638 JR456 (2,000-3,000)

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 103220. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue & case colored with 3-1/2” bbl, half moon front sight, 2-line address with cal rolled-marked on left side. It has 3-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Fitted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, lightly faded, and cylinder about 90% orig blue with some mixed brown patina & a couple of spots of fine rust. Grip frame retains most of its strong orig blue, slightly thinned on trigger bow & high points of backstrap. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33648 JR474 (3,000-4,000)

COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 130737. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & case colored with 5-5/8” bbl, half moon front sight, 2-line address & caliber marking on left side. It has 3-line patent dates & rampant Colt in a partial circle and it has 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue and is orig length. Ejector rod housing retains about 65% strong orig blue. Frame has bright case colors in sheltered areas and overall retains about 60% faded case colors. Hammer has orig bright clean sides with about all of its orig blue on edges. Backstrap & trigger guard are a gray/brown patina with rest of trigger guard & grip frame strong blue. Grips show moderate wear with right side turning chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of pitting. 4-33331 JS471 (1,750-2,500)

PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER SN 72123. Cal. 32 RF. Nickel finish with 3-1/2” keyhole bbl, altered front sight with usual address & patent markings on top. It has bird head smooth pearl grips with presentation engraved on sideplate in period script “Presented to / David M. Foster / by his friends / Jan. 1st 1873”. No indication who Mr. Foster was. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are not numbered. Overall retains strong orig nickel with some flaking around forcing cone and back strap. Sideplate appears to have an old restored finish with a scrape and a couple of scratches. Grips are fine with a couple of minor chips along back edge. Bottom of grip has a groove on each side, apparently where someone had run a lanyard. Cylinder is cleaned bright metal with light pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-31078 JR586 (1,000-1,500)

EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 22. Extremely rare pistol built on the model 1902 bolt action rifle receiver with 10″ very rapid taper rnd bbl with pedestal mounted Lyman front sight and fixed rear sight mounted on top of the receiver ring. The grip is nickel plated bronze with a clever adaptation of the 1902 trigger system. It has 2-pc burl walnut grip panels. These pistols are mentioned in the “Winchester Pistols” section of The Winchester Book, Madis. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and receiver retain about 50% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. There is a spot of light rust on the left side of the bbl. Frame retains most of its orig nickel finish with light handling and use marks. Left grip has a couple of grain checks, otherwise the grips are sound with a minor chip or two in the finish and retain 95-97% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 8-87444 JJ100 (4,000-6,000)

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 36006. Cal. 44-40. Superb Second model Deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to round bbl, half nickel front sight with semi-buck horn sporting rear sight, 1/2 magazine, and thumb print dust cover. It is mounted in nicely figured rich XX American walnut in style H checkering with pistol grip stock with a fleur de lis ebony inlay, serpentine grip and crescent buttplate with trap. It has a factory installed sling swivels on the forend cap and buttstock. Gun is equipped with a single set trigger. Left side lower tang under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “183”. This number also appears inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying the rifle as described above and indicating shipment on August 14, 1879 for order 16504 and indicates case hardened and sling and swivels. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 80-85% original bright blue finish with areas of thinning around the muzzle, mid-section of bbl and at the carry point above the chamber. Receiver retains 90% moderately fading case colors with the balance turning to silver, areas of vivid case colors in sheltered areas and some light scattered pitting occurring at the carry points. Lever retains 90% case colors with some thinning around the lever loop and areas of light scattered pitting at the bottom of the lever. Hammer has 90% bright colors with some friction rubs on the right side. Buttplate is showing 90% dark case colors with the balance turning to gray patina with light scattered pitting. Forend cap retains virtually all of its vivid case colors. Wood is sound with light sling related marring on the forend and occasional usage marks on the buttstock and retains virtually all of the original factory finish. A 1″ scratch appears on the right side of the stock just forward of the buttplate. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33609 WD31 (25,000-40,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 186245. Cal. 22. Standard 24-1/4″ bbl with combination front sight, serrated side, V-notch sporting rear sight with set screw. Full length mag tube with inter 22 cal. insert. Gun has numerous British proof markings on bbl in chamber area and on receiver. Mounted with pistol grip, checkered walnut stock, with small oval shadowed cheek piece and smooth Winchester steel shotgun buttplate. Lower pistol grip tang is stamped with assembly #577 “XX 22S”. The inside toe of the steel buttplate is also stamped with 577. Accompanied with the Cody Firearms fact sheet simply listing this serial number as rifle 22 cal., octagon bbl and set trigger. Received in warehouse, Aug 11, 1885, shipped from warehouse, Aug 11, 1885. CONDITION: Very good. The blue on bbl is in the 70-75% area with usual wear on the sharp edges of the octagon and usual nicks and dings that have turned to an aged brown patina. The outer mag tube has turned mostly to a gray patina with blue remaining only in the protected areas. The forend cap retains 30-40% visible color with the remainder turning a gray/silver patina. The receiver retains 55-60% visible orig case color with a splotchy brown patina covering most of the receiver, especially the two side plates. The lever has only traces of orig color turning a very dark patina. Hammer shows 85-90% orig case color. The aged deluxe style stock with cheek piece, most likely a replacement, shows well with this unique gun. The left side has a series of five stars stamped that would seem to be unexplainable. The forend with numerous nicks and dings appears to be an orig. deluxe Winchester forend with a fair amount of its orig. piano style finish. The bbl of this gun has had a liner professionally installed. Mechanics are smooth, with the retaining spring for the lever being weak. The bore in this liner appears fairly good, with a small ring about 2″ from muzzle and some light and scattered pitting. 4-33610 BT72 (15,000-25,000)

FINE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 61362. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Rare special order deluxe rifle with 22″ oct to rnd bbl, blade front sight and 4-leaf express rear sight dovetailed into top flat, graduated 50-200 yards. Top flat is matted and rear 1-1/2” of dust cover rail is also matted. There are two screw holes in dust cover rail, one without a screw. It has an unusual tang sight. Three of receiver screws have engraved rosettes around them and bbl & receiver have British proofs. Left top flat, at front end of octagonal section, is engraved “FOR 38 WINCHESTER 1873 SMOKELESS CARTRIDGES” and right flat “J. BURROW, 116 FISHGATE. PRESTON”. Mounted with about 2-3X checkered American walnut with early style checkered forearm and horn fleur-de-lis insert grip with smooth steel shotgun butt. Bottom front edges of stock, at receiver & bottom tang, have sections of wood fill. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with the exception of matted bbl. It indicates shipment 23 September 1880, returned & repaired 20 August 1881. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% strong blue, probably applied after engraving. Receiver has silvered case colors with fine light pitting. Forearm has a grain check on left side and a repaired splinter on left side with a chip missing from right front edge of bbl channel and another replaced splinter at top right rear edge. Buttstock has an area of woodfill by top tang and overall wood retains a very fine professionally restored finish with minor handling, use & storage marks. Dust cover is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-32884 JR89 (8,000-12,000)

RARE NICKEL WINCHESTER DELUXE 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 356178. Cal. 38-40. Standard 24″ oct bbl with full mag. Rocky Mountain front sight with side checkered V-notch sporting rear. Mounted with fancy “XX” checkered American walnut with pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate with trapdoor. Lower tang under the wood is stamped with assembly number “1988” with “XX” and the assembly number is also found in top tang channel of stock and toe of underside of buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter fully identifying this gun as being received in warehouse Sept. 29, 1890 and shipped from warehouse Sept. 29, 1890. As letter indicates, gun is equipped with single set trigger. CONDITION: Very good. The original nickel finish of this gun has flaked badly, particularly on bbl with traces remaining in protected areas with the remainder being a spotty silver patina color that blends nicely with the original nickel. Mag tube retains a bit more of the original nickel but still is highly flaked and blended with underlaying silver patina. Receiver retains 35-40% of its original nickel that is flaking and bubbled. Balance is of the silver patina matching the mag tube. Lever and hammer both show traces of original nickel and the balance being a silver-gray patina. Buttplate shows the slightest traces of original nickel and has turned into a brown patina. Stocks are sound with numerous nicks, dings and scratches but retains most of its original finish. There is a small chip at lower tang and receiver on right side and another small chip on the right side of the pistol grip. Forend has a few more deeper bruises but retains most of its original finish. Mechanicss are crisp. Bore is good with moderate scattered pitting. Screw for set trigger is there, but the head has been broken off. Full nickel ’73s are extremely rare. 4-32652 BT55 (15,000-20,000)

RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 7-LEAF SIGHT. SN 398807. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Extremely rare rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Beech’s front sight base with loop & pin broken. Rear sight is a factory 7-leaf sight which has had the two rear leaves removed leaving five platinum line leaves. Caliber marking is on left top flat. Receiver is very nicely engraved with vignette of a running elk on left sideplate with light foliate arabesque patterns and scalloped border patterns. Right side has matching foliate arabesque & border patterns. It has sgl set trigger and factory swivels with orig thin leather sling. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Right side of buttstock is crudely carved with initials “JPJ”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found with “nickel trim”, $2.50 engraving with the 7-leaf express sight and Beech’s front sight, shipped 24 December 1891. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig nickel trim remains on receiver & buttplate with brass carrier retaining about 95% nickel. Balance of metal is a dark blue/brown patina, somewhat lighter on sideplates. Lever is slightly sprung and will not engage the latch. Stock has a hairline back of top tang and a crack & chip at toe, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks showing heavy wear and retaining an old hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Sling is dry & crackled and retains about 40% orig finish, could use treatment. 4-32885 JR87 (8,000-12,000)

ENGRAVED GOLD TRIMMED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 143213. Cal. 44-40. Standard 20″ rnd bbl with full magazine tube. Standard 1873 ladder carbine rear sight with usual barley corn square base front sight. Mounted with 1X wood with standard carbine buttplate and forend. Receiver is factory engraved with Florentine and arabesque engraving with Peruvian crest of arms on left sideplate. Remainder of action, buttplate, lifter and dust cover are of modest Florentine arabesque engraving. Lower tang marked with assembly # 5055X” & a very large “C”. Top tang channel cut and buttplate marked with the 5055 assembly number. Accompanied with orig 3-piece iron & brass tipped cleaning rod. Also accompanied by Cody Firearm Museum yellow sheet stating gold trim engraved Peruvian coat of arms on left sideplate . CONDITION: Good. Bbl & magazine tube brown with visible light pitting. Forend bbl band similar with traces of gold-plating. Receiver is mostly dark,brown patina with light surface rust but retains 15-20% visible gold-plate. Buttplate is brown patina with light surface rust, showing traces of orig gold-plate. Forend finish is worn off with light marks & scratches. Buttstock well worn with small amount of orig varnish remaining and usual light bumps & bruises. Gun is offered with lightly frosted & pitted bore with good mechanics. 4-32887 BT4 (3,000-5,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 146383. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Early third model special order rifle with case colored receiver, special order triple-X uncheckered wood, 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, German silver blade Rocky Mtn. front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very beautiful uncheckered, 3X, center crotch cut, flame grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “5202” and “XXX”, which number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with slight edge wear and some turning to brown over chamber area. Magazine tube is mostly a medium to dark brown patina. Forend cap retains traces of orig case colors. Receiver retains about 70% orig case colors, moderately faded, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Lower tang is broken through lever latch hole, all pieces & parts are present. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about 90% orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-31499 JR80 (4,000-7,000)

RARE FIRST MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 9979. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Std grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beech’s combination front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thick base tang sight with 4” staff. It has the first model mortised dust cover with impressed thumbprint. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight grip & crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc orig brass & iron wiping rod. It has sgl set trigger. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found and indicating shipment 1 October 1876. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90-92% strong orig blue and magazine tube 96-97% strong orig blue. Receiver retains about 50-60% orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Lever retains traces of case colors & hammer about 90% strong colors. Wood is sound showing light handling & use marks with forearm retaining 30-40% orig finish and buttstock most of an old restored finish. Buttplate retains most of its orig case colors, somewhat faded. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling & light to moderate pitting. 4-32873(12,500-15,000)

SPECIAL ORDER FIRST MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 28123. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Std grade rifle with rare special order 28″ rnd bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges. Receiver has first model mortised dust cover with impressed thumbprint. It has sgl set trigger with broken adjustment screw. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, turning brown over forearm area. Receiver retains 75-80% bright orig blue, mixed with flaked light patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and scattered pitting. 4-32872 JR91 (10,000-15,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 233308B. Cal. 38 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, blade front sight and semi-buck horn rear sight. Blued receiver. The brass carrier is stamped “38 Cal”. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut and straight stock with a crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 90-95% bright blue with some sharp edge wear, scattered light pitting, the remainder turning to a pleasant plum patina. Magazine tube and forend cap retain 85% blue with areas of light to moderate pitting and the balance a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver retains about 90% original bright blue with sharp edge thinning and some thinning on the sideplates, small areas of pinprick pitting visible. The top tang and rear of the receiver have areas of light to moderate pitting. The dust cover is intact with 80% blue and the balance turning to patina. The lever retains 75% of its bright case colors with some scattered light pitting and fading on the bottom of the loop. The hammer retains 95% of its original bright case colors. The buttplate is mostly brown patina. A thumbnail size chip is developing at the heel of the crescent butt, otherwise the wood is sound with scattered light handling marks and retaining about 95% original varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33619 WD29 (8,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 20901. Cal. 44-40. Standard 24-1/4″ octagon bbl with full mag, 1/2″ nickel front sight, with side checkered sporting rear sight. Mortised thumb print, dust cover. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut, straight grip with crescent buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearms fact sheet listing this as type carbine, bbl octagon, received in warehouse on Aug 24, 1878, and shipped from warehouse Jan 29, 1879. Remarks being changed to octagon on Nov 23, 1878. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig. blue with balance being a light brown patina color, and carries a couple of aged cleaned rust spots. Mag tube has turned a brown patina with blue visible only in protected areas. Forend cap retains 70% of a factory quality restored finish, with a small spot worn through to bright metal, and the usual nicks and scratches. Receiver has 80-85% of its orig. finish, showing the distinctive plugged holes of a saddle ring staple that would have been removed when changed from a carbine to an octagon rifle in Nov of 1878. Receiver carries noticeable characteristic serration streaking on the receiver. The thumb print dust cover retains 75-80% orig. blue with balance a brown patina and bright on the edges. The lever has traces of visible color but has turned mostly a silver/gray patina as has the hammer. Buttplate has silvered and has a combination of brown patina spots mixed in. Stock is sound with usual nicks and dings and darkening along the areas of receiver and upper and lower tang, and carries a pleasant hand worn patina finish. Forend has a few minor nicks and dings with a small chip missing at forend cap. It is dark, with a pleasant hand worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright with only some very light scattered pitting. 4-59914 BT79 (10,500-17,500)

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE SN 646331. Cal. 44-40. Special order 20″ octagon bbl, full magazine with half nickel front sight with set screw and V-notch sporting rear sight with set screw. Factory installed set trigger. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut, straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Gun is accompanied with a Cody Winchester letter fully identifying this rare rifle and received in packing room June 23, 1911 and shipped from packing room July 10, 1911 to Durango, Mexico. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap have 95-97% orig factory blue with only the slightest of sharp edge wear and a small amount of flaking on forend cap. Receiver and dust cover have 65-70% orig blue with wear at the carrying point that has silvered and the remainder of missing blue has flaked, retaining a light brown patina, mostly on left side and left side plate. Lever and hammer show 75-80% of fading case colors. Buttplate has turned to a silvery case hardened color. Stock is sound with most of its factory finish and just a few light scratches and bumps and bruises. Forend has finish wear at the carrying point but retains 75% of its original factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-32620 BT42 (6,000-10,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE SN 510993. Cal. 38-40. 20″ bbl with slightly modified square base front sight, standard 73 carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain, American walnut and standard carbine buttplate. Accompanied with three piece iron and brass cleaning rod with butt trap. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube have turned a very pleasing patina with blue showing in protected areas. Front bbl band has patinated and is about half silvery. Forend bbl band has turned a complete silvery color. Receiver retains 25-30% original blueing with balance being a blended patina to a silvery bottom in the carrying area. Saddle ring is attached. Receiver shows standard saddle ring markings. Wood is sound and shows a nice oil finish with usual use and storage marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good showing only some very light pitting. 4-33560 BT10 (3,500-7,000)

*WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 623094. Cal. 44-40. Standard 20″ rnd bbl, full mag with sq base, barley corn front sight and standard ladder-type carbine rear sight. Left side mounted with staple and ring. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut straight grip and standard carbine buttplate with trapdoor and accompanied by 3 pc cleaning rod. Both left and right side of chamber area are marked “J.P. LOWER”. This J.P. Lower stamping would indicate that the gun at one time was handled or repaired at the Sportsman Depot in Denver, this being the J.P. Lower store front. Also with gun, is a very fine Heiser Keystone marked saddle scabbard. This being a much later scabbard, probably 1950’s. Accompanying this interesting carbine is a Cody Winchester letter identifying this gun as a 44 cal carbine charged to Farwell O.K. & Co., St. Paul, MN. Received in warehouse Jan. 23, 1908 and shipped from warehouse July 13, 1909. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retain 95% of its factory quality blue. Winchester address and patent dates are crisp and sharp as are the factory proof marks being placed just in front of carbine rear sight and top of receiver. “44WCF” chamber markings are also clear and crisp. The J.P. Lower stampings are very crisp with some proud metal. Both bbl bands retain a pretty blue-brown patina mixed with some silver wear spots. Receiver body is a gray-brown patina showing evidence of an aged cleaning. Both side plates retain considerable amount of blue with typical Winchester streaking, left side also carries a lovely saddle ring mark. Lever and hammer retain most of its fading case colors, likewise buttplate is smooth with fading case colors. Wood is sound and solid with a few usual nicks and dings and shows well with this beautiful hand worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is good with just some scattered pitting. 4-59916 BT71 (11,000-15,000)

EARLY FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 331. Cal. 44. Standard 20″ rnd bbl, full mag with front sight being intregal with front band. An early two leaf carbine rear sight. First model raised thumb print mortise dust cover. Left side has usual staple and ring. Serial number is of the Type I with the inscribed “MODEL 1873” adjoining the serial number. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut, straight grip with carbine buttplate. This early carbine can be found pictured on numerous pages of James Gordon’s book Winchesters New Model of 1873: A Tribute. Accompanied by Cody Winchester letter identifying this gun as a carbine with a 20″ bbl, received in warehouse Feb. 6, 1874 and shipped from warehouse March 23, 1874 with 109 other arms. CONDITION: Very good. Metal surfaces are of a consistent brown to dark brown patina with scattered areas of light pitting. There is a small amount of silvered areas showing on receiver. Screw for the forend retaining ring appears to be an old replacement. Stock is sound with usual nicks and dings and exhibits a dark hand worn oiled patina. Left side has two very dark depression streaks running across. Forend has the usual nicks and dings and hairline crack from the forend ring forward. The raised area on the thumb print dustcover should have been checkered. This one is either smooth from wear or was never checkered. Mechanics are sound and the bore is remarkably good with some light, scattered pitting. 4-32656 BT67 (7,500-12,500)

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 256605B. Cal. 38 WCF. Standard carbine with 20″ round bbl, Baker front sight, carbine style ladder rear sight. The receiver has its staple and ring on the left side. Mounted in straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate with trap. Dust cover is intact. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain approximately 95% original factory finish with some thinning on the magazine tube and bbl bands. Receiver retains 90% blue which is starting to develop pleasing patina with scattered light flaking which is most apparent on the right side receiver plate. Some wear to the high points and sharp edges of the receiver. Hammer retains 90% vivid case colors. Case colors on lever are turning dark. Buttplate is brown patina with moderate pitting. Wood is sound with a thumbnail size dent in the right side of the forearm near the bbl channel along with numerous light handling marks throughout the stock and forearm. A generous portion of the original wood finish is intact with some wear towards the buttplate. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with light scattered pitting. 4-33611 WD41 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 285249. Cal. 38-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ octagon bbl with full magazine. Half nickel front sight with semi buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain, American walnut and crescent butt. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75% original blueing with scattered light pitts with a blending of patina. Magazine tube has turned mostly to patina as well as the magazine retainer. Forend cap has 60-70% original blue with balance being patina. Receiver has 80% original blueing with random scratches and a few light rust spots. Hammer shows 50-60% original case color with balance silvering. Lever has turned mostly to a nice mellow patina as well as the buttplate. Wood is sound with standard oil finish and a couple of light scratches and the usual bumps and bruises. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine. 4-33585 BT11 (3,000-5,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. SN 570699B. Cal. 44-40. Standard musket with 30″ round bbl, full length magazine, three bands with square base front sight/bayonet lug and a 900 yard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm, straight hand stock, with carbine/musket buttplate with trap containing a five piece steel cleaning rod. The sling loops are located on the middle forend band and bottom of stock. Accompanied by a proper triangular socket style bayonet measuring 18-1/2″. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 99% its factory blue finish. Gun retains virtually all of its factory finish in both metal and wood. The stock bands exhibit high point thinning. There is an area of light flaking on the right receiver panel and thinning on the sharp edges of the action. Lever and hammer showing 95% bright case colors. Buttplate case colors are turning silver. Only occasional light bumps to the wood. Bayonet retains most of its bright finish with only scattered light pitting. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-59915 WD32 (5,000-8,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 39636. Cal. 50-95. Special Order 22″ rnd bbl with half mag, half nickel front sight with short checkered side V-notch sporting rear sight. Mounted with “X” checkered American walnut pistol grip with smooth steel shotgun-style buttplate. Dustcover is marked with “WINCHESTER EXPRESS 50 CAL. 95GRS.”. Inside lower left tang is marked with assembly numbers “1807”, “X”, “S”. The 1807 number is also found on top tang channel of the wood and inside toe of buttplate. Gun has a series of British proof marks on both bbl and receiver. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 80-85% original bbl blue, thinning to a brown patina from chamber forward approx. 8″. Receiver retains 90-95% of its vivid case coloring. Right side top and left side plate still retain a large amount of original lacquer. Left body of receiver and underneath to balance point are fading colors turning to a silver-gray patina, the bottom at the carry point having the most silver color. Lever and hammer retain nearly all of their bright, original case coloring with only the slightest amount of silvering occurring on the wear points. Buttplate is smooth with a silver-blue patina color. Buttstock is sound with only a few minor nicks and dings and retains 90-95% of its original finish. Forend with its usual nicks and dings has finish wear in the carry area and some finish flaking along top edge of each side of bbl. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-31590 BT85 (32,500-50,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 14105. Cal 50. Standard 26″ oct bbl with half mag. Altered half nickel half sight with side checkered V-notch sporting rear. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut straight grip and crescent buttplate. Trapdoor and buttplate reveals original four piece iron cleaning rod. A Winchester Museum letter dated 1962 identifies this gun as an express oct bbl, half mag shipped May 28, 1881. Dust cover is marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS 50 CAL. 95 GRS.”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has 80-85% original blue with a few light nicks and dings and spots of very light surface rust. Forend cap shows traces of case color with a mixture of silver and brown patina mixed in. Case colored receiver still retains 40-50% visible color that is darkening and turning a silver-brown patina. Lever and hammer show most of its original case color. Buttplate is of fading case colors with a mixture of light spotted patina. Stock is sound with only a few minor nicks and bruises and carries most of a shiny, restored finish. Forend has a few nicks and scratches that show dark under its added shiny finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is good with only some very light scattered pitting. 4-32653 BT65 (10,000-15,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 31678. Cal. 45-60. Standard grade rifle with 28″ octagon bbl, full mag, half nickel front sight, and 1876 marked ladder rear sight. It has straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet fully identifying this rifle as being received at warehouse on Jan 30, 1883, and shipped from warehouse on Oct 8, 1883. Gun formerly of the F.P.L Mills Collection #73 on his estate inventory and the late Eldon Owens as referenced to the James D. Julia catalog Oct 2004 lot #468. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong bright orig. blue with a few scattered pin points of surface spotting. Mag tube retains 97-98% strong bright orig. blue and the forend cap about 90% with the balance flaked to brown patina. Receiver retains 94-95% strong bright orig. blue with light edge wear and a few minor scratches with some scattered pinpoint of rust. Loading gate retains 96-97% bright niter blue. Lever and hammer retain most of their orig. case colors. Dark and faded on the lever, brilliant on the hammer. Buttplate retains 75-80% thinning blue. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks, and a gouge on the buttstock, and a couple of small gouges and nicks on the forearm. It retains about 95% orig. oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant, shiny bore. 4-59920 BT81 (15,000-20,000)

EARLY WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 201. Cal. 45-75. Standard 28″ rnd bbl with full mag, half nickel front sight and flat top sporting rear. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with thick toe crescent buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter identifying this gun as rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse Aug. 23, 1877 and shipped from warehouse Aug. 23, 1877. This gun has the early large hammer and very unusual for this serial number, it has a dust cover with screwed on rail. On the left inside lower tang is the assembly no. “314”. This number is also found in the top tang channel of the stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has flaked to mostly a silver patina with a mixture of blue in protected areas. Mag tube is a darker patina with blue in protected areas. Receiver retains 70-80% original blue with wear on the carrying points and scattered light flaking, right side plate has flaked to mostly a brown patina with a small area of cleaned light pitting. Lever has turned to a silver case hardening color while the early hammer retains most of its original case coloring. Buttplate is mostly a smooth silver-gray color with a few spots of blue showing and an area of light scattered pitting. Stocks are sound with usual light nicks and dings and slight discoloration around receiver and tang area. There is a hairline crack in toe area running about 2″ up the stock. Finish is a nice oil-type finish with a pleasing hand worn patina look. Forend is sound with only minor nicks and dings and one small gouge on left side and carries the pleasant hand worn patina finish. 4-59917 BT83 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 61361. Cal. 50. Standard 26″, round bbl and full magazine with slightly modified half nickel front sight, and Winchester 3 leaf express rear sight, and 4″ vernier tang peep sight. Mounted with semi fancy, straight grip, American walnut with crescent buttplate. The dust cover is marked with the usual “Winchester Express 50 CAL. 95GRS.” Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter fully identifying this rifle as 50/95 Cal. with round bbl and plain trigger. Received in warehouse, on Jan 13, 1891, and shipped from warehouse, Jan 13, 1891. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and mag tube have 40-50% orig blue mostly in protected areas with the balance being a very nice blend of silver/gray to brown/blue patina, with only a few very minor nicks and dings, and has the letters S,I,P neatly stamped on the right side of chamber. Forend cap has turned to a blue/brown patina with small areas of silver showing. Receiver has good visible blue in the protected areas with the balance turning a very pleasant aged dark blue/brown patina with only a few minor storage dings visible. Lever has traces of visible case color mostly being a brown and silver patina. Hammer has most of its color but starting to turn quite dark. Stock is sound with only a few usual light nicks and dings and a couple of aged grain cracks. There is a small area of dark discoloration at the toe. Finish would be that of a beautiful hand worn patina. Buttplate has traces of blue but being mostly a gray/brown patina with a few light surface rust spots. Mechanics are crisp, bore is good with some light to moderate pitting. 4-59921 BT73 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 62803. Cal. 40-60. Standard 28″ octagon bbl with full magazine. Half nickel front sight with 1876 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with crescent butt. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine tube are fully covered with a very pleasing blue/brown patina. Receiver also retains full coverage of blueing turning to a brown patina. Lever and hammer case hardening have silvered. Butt plate has silvered and turned a silvery patina with scattered rusted areas. Wood is good with standard oil finish with a few light scratches and usual bumps and bruises. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good. 4-33582 BT12 (4,000-7,000)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38470. Cal. 45-60. Standard rifle with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain brass blade front sight and 1000 yard ladder rear sight. Blued receiver with single screw dust cover. Mounted in nicely figured American walnut, with uncheckered forend and straight hand stock, crescent buttplate with trap. “45-60” is engraved on the brass carrier. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and magazine tube retain 80-85% blue turning to smooth brown patina. Some thinning on sharp edges of the oct bbl and scattered light pitting throughout. The blade on the Rocky Mountain front sight is a replacement. Forend cap is smooth brown patina. The receiver retains approximately 80% blue turning to smooth patina with wear to the high areas, sharp edges and carry point. Case colors on the hammer have turned to silver and has scattered light pitting. Lever is brown patina with some silvery case colors in protected areas. Buttplate is brown with areas of pitting at the contact points. Wood is sound. It appears some finish has been added to the forend and buttstock long ago and still retains a majority of this restored finish with numerous scratches, nicks and gouges from years of service. Mechanically fine. Bore is very good with moderate pitting. 4-33608 WD47 (5,000-8,000)

WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20416. Cal. 50-95. Standard 26″ oct bbl with full mag. Slightly re-shaped half nickel front sight with sporting rear sight modified to flat top style. Mounted with uncheckered, American walnut straight grip with crescent butt. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter identifying this rifle as Express cal., oct bbl, plain trigger, received in warehouse on Dec. 6, 1881, shipped from warehouse Dec. 6, 1881. Dust cover has the markings “WINCHESTER EXPRESS 50 CAL. 95GRS.”. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl has 70-75% original blue with usual sharp edge wear with balance being a light brown patina. Also carries usual minor nicks and dings. Mag tube has turned a dark patina with traces of blue showing in protected areas. There is a 2″ long scratch near retaining ring on mag tube. Receiver has 50-60% original blue mixed with splotchy patina and silver in the usual wear areas from being carried. Lever shows traces of original color, remainder being mostly gray-silver patina with some light pitting on outside and inside of loop. Hammer has visible case colors but turning mostly silver-gray patina. Buttplate has silvered with areas of scattered light pitting. Stock is solid with numerous characteristic hunting dings and scratches retaining 60-70% of an old added finish and carrying a hand worn patina look. Forend is nice with only a few light nicks and dings and carries most of its oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright with just some scattered light pitting. 4-59918 BT82 (8,000-12,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 CARBINE LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 32623. Cal. 45-75. Usual 22″ round bbl, square base Barley corn front sight, with 1876 marked thousand yard ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver mounted with stud and ring. Mounted with fancy, uncheckered, American walnut, straight grip with carbine buttplate. Gun has unmatched swing swivels with front being 3/4″ variety and rear 1″. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter identifying this gun as carbine, half nickel, and received in warehouse on Jan 20, 1883, and shipped from warehouse on Jan 24, 1883. Special finish 76 carbines are quite rare. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and forend cap finish or lack thereof is of a silvery mix with brown patina color entirely. Center bbl band is mostly a medium brown patina. Receiver has 40-50% of its orig nickel with right side plate being entirely flaked to a silver/gray patina. Left side plate has traces of orig nickel with spotty silver and brown patina. Balance point and bottom of receiver show traces of nickel as does the carrier, with the major amount being worn to a brown patina. The forward portion, the top and tang areas of receiver retain considerable amount of its orig nickel. The dust cover is worn and flaked to carry only traces of nickel with balance being a light brown patina. The well figured stock is sound with about 1/2″ chip on left side of upper tang and receiver. There is also a grain crack on left side at about center of buttplate forward about an inch. There are traces remaining of an old shiny added finish. The wood has characteristic light nicks and dings of a gun of this vintage. Forend is sound with traces of an added shiny finish and also carries numerous small nicks and dings. Mechanics are crisp, bore shows moderate shallow pitting. 4-32658 BT62 (5,000-8,000)

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 NWMP LEVER ACTION CARBINE SN 23933. Cal. 45-75. 22″ round bbl with barley corn square base front sight and military style ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with carbine style butt plate and full length carbine style forend. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 50-60% original blueing with a clean rust spotted area about 4″ behind muzzle. Forend nose and retaining ring show complete loss of blueing. Receiver shows entirely a silvery brown patina. Lever and hammer are also of a silvery to brown patina. Buttplate retains 25-30% blue with a rusted area at the heel with the balance being a silvery patina. Buttstock is stamped with an arched banner with “N.W.M.P.” inside. Also stamped behind lower tang is “APP73”. This carbine undoubtedly saw use with the North West Mounted Police, and falls in the serial number range for shipping order 32602 of May 18, 1882. 4-33546 BT13 (5,000-8,000)

NWMP WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION CARBINE. SN 24005. Cal. 45-75. Large shank 22″ rnd bbl, full length carbine forend, sq base post front sight with Spanish meter ladder-type rear sight. Left side receiver has stud and ring. Mounted with good quality American walnut, straight grip with carbine buttplate. Accompanied Cody Winchester letter identifying this as a carbine, large shank bbl, good quality stock, Spanish meter sight, received in warehouse May 16, 1882 and shipped from warehouse May 18, 1882, order no. 32602. Shipped to Northwest Mounted police with 181 other Model 1876s. Also accompanying this gun is a research letter from Mounted Police Research & Consulting (DJ KLANCHER Inspector RCMP Retired) stating this gun on charge to “E” Division on Feb. 13, 1894 and on charge to “E” Division on March 29, 1897. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 90-95% original blue with clear address and caliber marking. Receiver retains about 50% original blue, mostly contained to side plates with balance being a smooth patina. Lever has faint traces of case coloring with balance being a silver hardening color. Hammer is mostly gray patina with a mixture of silver hardening color. Stock is sound with only very slight nicks and dings, a small chip is missing at end of lower tang and has a very clear arched banner with “N.W.M.P.” stamped on the right side of stock. It retains a remarkable amount of its oil finish with a pleasant hand worn patina look. Likewise, the forend is sound with only a few scattered nicks and dings and a slight hairline crack on the left side, near the nose cap and carries a nice oil finish with a pleasant hand worn patina look. Lower tang is marked with “CF”, assembly number “1947” and “M”. Inside toe of buttplate is also marked with “1947”. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is dark with moderate pitting. 4-59919 BT84 (10,000-15,000)

NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 46165. Cal. 45-75. Standard carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base barleycorn front sight and musket-style 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. It has a stud & ring in left side of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with very highly figured full length forearm and sgl band with metal forend cap and straight stock with carbine/musket buttplate. Right side of stock has “N.W.M.P.” cartouche in an arc near buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this carbine as having been shipped Aug. 1, 1885 with 199 other Model 1876’s to Order No. 22020. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas with metal being mostly a gray patina with some scattered light to moderate pitting on receiver & sideplates. Stock has a repaired crack and pin in wrist with a repair at toe and a repaired hairline in forestock, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-32904 JR82 (5,000-8,000)

LOT OF TWO ENFIELD MARK II RCMP REVOLVERS SN A3009 & A3459. Cal. 476. Identical revolvers with 5-7/8” rnd bbls, half moon front sights, 6-shot, ¾ fluted cylinders with unusual hinged frame & latch. They have smooth 1-pc walnut grip with oval buttcaps that have lanyard rings. These revolvers were issued in about 1882 with a total of 1,079 received and remained in use until at least 1905 when they were replaced by Colts and Smith & Wessons. Both are identically marked with “1884” dates on frames with opposing broad arrows at right front of frame. Right side of grip on each is stamped with “RCMP” in a downward arc and “CANADA” below in an upward and with an issue number in center. Both of these revolvers are listed in a chart of serial numbers for this model on p. 183 of Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police, Phillips & Klancher. CONDITION: 1) SN A3009. Very good. Bbl & frame retain an even dull blue patina with some scattered light surface pitting. Trigger guard & grip straps are plum brown patina and buttcap a gray patina. Grip is sound with a series of small dings and retains a hand worn patina and bears RCMP number “661”. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 2) SN A3459. Fine. Nearly identical to previous revolver with a stronger “RCMP” stamp, number “597” on grip. Loading gate tension spring is broken. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-32636 JR585 (2,500-4,000)

KERR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER SN NSN. Cal. 455 Eley. Fine late 19th century British military dbl action revolver with 5” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight with grooved bbl extension rear sight. It has an unfluted 6-shot cylinder with the Pryse dbl lever locking system and a rebounding hammer. Hammer has a notch at top that when fired engages a stud at back edge of bbl extension to prevent accidental opening upon discharge. It has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with a Le Mat-style buttcap with lanyard stud & ring. Bbl is engraved “JAS KERR & CO. LONDON”. Buttcap is engraved “H. ST DAVID JARRETT / 2ND 3RD Buffs”. The Buffs, as the regiment was known, was founded in 1572 and immediately assigned to Holland to fight Spain, where they remained for 76 years until Spain was defeated. In 1665 they returned to England and became the 4th Regiment in order of precedence, as a maritime regiment. In 1667 they became a land regiment with red tunics that had buff lining and with buff waistcoat, breeches & stockings where they naturally were named The Buffs, which eventually became official. In 1689 the 3rd Regiment before them disbanded and they were moved up in the order of precedence, which position they held until the 1990’s, over 300 years. They are now amalgamated into another unit and no longer are known as The Buffs. In 1782 their name officially became the “Royal East Kent Regiment (3rd Foot)”, the name they held until they were amalgamated. In every war in which England has fought, from their founding until amalgamation, the Buffs acquitted themselves with great distinction, winning many awards including several Victoria Crosses. Further research regarding Mr. Jarrett may prove worthwhile. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 60-70% strong orig blue with balance a medium patina. Remainder of revolver has traces of finish in most sheltered areas being mostly a gray/brown patina. Grips show moderate to heavy wear and are sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-32902 JR536 (2,000-3,000)

SPECTACULAR DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 83471. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful 86 with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and “1886” marked ladder rear sight. It has sgl set trigger. Mounted with spectacular feather crotch American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be unfired. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% strong orig factory blue with a few tiny scattered freckles of light surface rust. Receiver retains brilliant case colors on sides and over top with bottom moderately faded and with some very minor fine surface etching. Lever & hammer retain all of their orig brilliant case colors and buttplate virtually all of its orig case colors, brilliant on tang & heel, slightly faded on toe. Forend cap retains about all of its case hardening, mostly faded but stronger on right side. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its brilliant piano varnish finish with some slight crazing on left side of buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Inside action & bolt face have heavy grease which appears to be factory original. 4-59906 JR319 (35,000-50,000)

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE ACTION LEVER RIFLE SN 127344. Cal. 50-100-450. Special order 26″ octagon to round bbl with half magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, and flat top sporting rear with set screw. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman lever peep sight. Mounted with “XX” American walnut, with checkered, capped pistol grip stock, and silver’s solid recoil pad. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter identifying this gun as an 50-100-450 half octagon bbl, plain trigger, half magazine, checkered stock, pistol grip, Silver’s recoil pad, flat top sporting rear sight, engraved on left side, “Dr. J.T. Knowlton”. Received in warehouse on Jan 23, 1903, and shipped from warehouse on Jan 23, 1903. Returned and repaired June 30, 1905, and November 6, 1909. The lower tang is stamped with assembly #17 and “XX” and an R following. The consignor states that his research disclosed the fact that this is 1 of only 7 M-86’s to have been shipped from factory with Silver’s recoil pad. An extremely rare, special order, model 86 chambered for the very desirable big 50. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% of its orig. blue with wear showing on sharp edges of octagon and slight wear at muzzle. There is a minor rub mark on the left side slightly behind front sight, and a couple of very minor storage marks. Forend cap has 90% orig. blue with striation patina marks and a couple of small areas of silver showing. Receiver has 95-98% factory blue with the lightest of thinning at balance point and a few of the usual light handling marks. There is no evidence of the receiver ever having the left side inscribed as noted in the letter. The Lyman 21 receiver sight has appearances of being factory mounted with the characteristic 2 precious metal dots at the third and sixth notch. Lever retains 60-70% orig color with balance being a silver hardening color. Hammer has nearly all of its visible case colors. The stock is sound with only a few minor characteristic hunting nicks and dings and a small repair near the receiver and lower tang on right side. There is a slight bit of oil discoloration in this area also. It retains 90% of its orig. factory piano finish with a small amount of flaking at the upper tang and comb. The forend has 85% of its orig. finish with the usual wear at the carrying point. Checkering is good, but somewhat darkened from age. Mechanics are crisp, bore is good with just some very light scattered pitting. 4-31589 BT74 (30,000-50,000)

WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 83483. Cal. 50EX. Special order 26″ oct to rnd bbl with half mag. Front sight is an unusual silver post, rear sight is a flat top sporting with set screw also mounted with Lyman tang peep sight. Mounted with “XX” American walnut with checkered pistol grip and smooth steel shotgun buttplate and set trigger. Lower tang, under the wood is stamped with assembly number “922” “XX” and “S”. The 922 number is also found in the top tang channel and underside toe of buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Winchester letter fully identifying this rifle with the exception that is should have a Lyman front sight. Received in warehouse Sept. 8, 1893 and shipped from warehouse Sept. 9, 1893. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has 80-85% original blue with a mixture of patina. There is the usual edge wear on the oct portion of the bbl and a few light nicks and dings throughout the bbl. Forend cap has turned a silver-brown patina. Receiver shows only traces of case coloring and is turned almost entirely to a silver hardening finish with some of this having flaked to the underneath silver patina. Lever shows mostly silver hardening with scattered brown patina spots. Hammer retains 70-75% original fading color. Stock is sound with the usual light nicks and dings and a couple of small slivers chipped out around the top tang. There is a slight hairline crack on left side coming off top tang. There is some oil darkening discoloration all the way around the top tang. Fancy wood has a couple of grain cracks on both sides of stock. There is a modest amount of oil darkening coming from the buttplate. Forend has usual wear through the finish at the carry point and numerous light nicks and dings throughout the length. Shotgun butt has silvered and has an area of light rust near the top screw. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is rough with quite a bit of pitting. 4-32654 BT64 (10,000-15,000)

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 99729. Cal. 40-65. Special order 26″ round bbl with full matted top with full length magazine, takedown. Replacement windgauge front sight,1886 marked thousand yard ladder rear sight and Lyman tang mounted peep. Also equipped with close couple dbl set triggers. Mounted with “X” pistol grip, checkered, American walnut with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The lower tang inside of wood is marked with assembly #1095 “XX” “S”. Top tang channel of stock is stamped with same number and inside toe of buttplate is stamped with assembly number and “S”. The internal parts of action are nickel plated. The accompanied Cody Winchester letter supports this except stating checkered “X” stock and includes the fact that it had a windgauge with spirit level sight and sporting rear. Also includes “inside parts nickel”. Received in warehouse, April 18, 1895, shipped from warehouse, April 19, 1895. Matted top rifles are rare in any model and even more rare with round bbls. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 75% blue with a balance of mixed patina and a few light nicks and dings with the usual wear on mag tube from the retaining ring from takedown. Forend cap has 75-80% blue with some silver wear showing. Receiver has seen extensive carry wear but retains 50-60% blue on sides and being silver throughout the belly and sharp edges. Lever has only traces of color, retaining mostly a silver hardening finish. Hammer has good visible case colors. Buttplate is a smooth silver/brown patina mix. Stock is sound with a small sliver missing from upper right tang receiver area. Has numerous small nicks and dents and some flaked finish but contains a lovely hand worn patina finish. Forend has 60-70% finish with most of it being worn at the balance/carrying point. Checkering is good, but somewhat flat and filled in with dirt and oil. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright with some light scattered pitting. 4-33604 BT59 (17,500-27,500)

FABULOUS WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION SN 90453. Cal. 45-90. Usual 26″ octagon bbl with Lyman ivory bead front sight, serrated side, V-notch sporting with set screw, full length magazine, takedown, with Lyman peep sight. Mounted with “XX”, fancy American walnut, with checkered pistol grip and crescent buttplate, and sling swivels. Accompanied by a Cody Firearm Museum fact sheet identifying this gun except there is no mention of sling swivels. This is an extraordinarily high conditioned M-86 deluxe in the very desirable 45-90 cal. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Blued metal parts of this gun retain 98-99% of its orig finish. There is a small ding on the bbl flat just to the left and behind front sight. The slightest bright showing through at the sharp edge of the muzzle and cap of the magazine. There is the usual bright marks on magazine tube behind retaining ring from working the takedown. The forend cap has a few light scratches and nicks. The receiver has only bright spots showing through on the sharpest of edges. The lever and hammer show nearly all of its case colors and retain some of its lacquer covering. Buttplate colors are faint, but visible on the entire buttplate. The beautiful walnut stock has most of its orig deluxe finish with only a couple of minor nicks mostly caused at the comb by the tang sight. The forend at the carry point has just a small amount of finish flaking. There is a very small depression on left side of forend. The buttstock and forend are mounted with sling swivels. Mechanics are crisp, and bore is bright and shiny. 4-33606 BT63 (25,000-40,000)

DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 79214. Cal. 40-65. Fine deluxe rifle with 26” oct bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and altered flat top rear sight. Mounted with about 2X center crotch cut, flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and black insert serpentine grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang under wood is stamped with assembly number “809” and “XX” which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Buttstock, curiously, under buttplate is drilled and cut for a butt trap. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% dull orig blue with edge wear and a couple of cleaned spots. Receiver retains 30-40% orig faded case colors, mostly on right side. Lever & hammer retain traces of orig case colors. Stock has a replaced sliver by top tang, otherwise wood is sound with forearm showing moderate wear with some dark oil staining at rear end and retains about 70% orig piano varnish finish. Buttstock has light handling & use scratches with a couple of minor scrapes in varnish and overall retains about 90% orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-31093 JR79 (7,500-12,500)

WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 11969. Cal. 45-70. Standard 26″ rnd bbl, full mag with sporting front sight and three leaf Winchester Express rear. Mounted with “XXX” American walnut, pistol grip with smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Inside lower left tang is stamped with assembly number “3073”, “XXX” and “S”. 3073 can also be found on top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. A confirmation from the Cody Firearms Museum indicates this rifle was orig shipped March 26, 1888 as a rifle Cal 45-90, rnd bbl, plain trigger with half mag, having a shotgun butt with checkered pistol grip as order 5809. It goes on to state that on Nov. 5, 1889 it was returned and altered cal. 45-70, rnd bbl, plain trigger, full mag, express sights, checkered pistol grip stock and shipped Nov. 6, 1889. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% orig blue with just a few light scratches. Mag tube has 75-80% orig blue with balance turning a blue-brown patina. It also has some striation scratches, assuming from the forend cap being removed. Receiver has 50-60% visible case coloring with balance being of silver hardening and dark patina in the carrying areas. There is a cleaned area on left side in upper rear corner. Lever has traces of visible color with balance being silver hardened and dark patina color. Hammer retains most of its vivid case coloring with a bright wear mark on right side. Stock is sound with only usual light hunting nicks and dings with most of its factory finish with some wear and flaking along top tang. Buttplate is smooth with a brown-silver patina and light rust spots at toe and heel. Forend is solid with usual wearing of finish at carrying area and flaking near nosecap and along sharp edges. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is dark with scattered light to moderate pitting. 4-32610 BT87 (12,500-17,500)

WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 28477. Cal. 45-90. Standard 26″ oct bbl, full mag, Lyman ivory front sight, serrated side, V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Mounted with fancy American walnut with checkered pistol grip and crescent butt. Left side of receiver has engraved circle with “WES” entwined. An orig Winchester Factory letter from Cody Firearms Museum dated Nov. 12, 1998 confirms all of the above. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 85-90% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and usual light nicks and scratches. Mag tube is mostly a silver-brown patina with orig blue forward of retaining ring and protected areas. Receiver shows 25-30% fading and silvering case colors with carry to balance point showing a splotchy brown patina. Lever has traces of case coloring but has mostly turned a dark brown patina. Hammer has most of its fading case colors. Buttplate has turned a dark patina with a couple small areas of rust. Wood is sound with usual nicks and scratches and retains most of its factory finish. Forend is sound but finish has flaked in belly area and has turned a dark brown, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is good with some light scattered pitting. 4-32609 BT88 (15,000-20,000)

*FACTORY INSCRIBED DELUXE TAKE DOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 122739. Cal. 45-90. Fine ’86 with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight and factory flat top rear sight. Left side of receiver is factory inscribed “J.C.M.” Left side of lower tang, under wood, is stamped with assembly number “685” and “XX”, which number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock. Mounted with extremely beautiful, shell & feather crotch American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle as found. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue and magazine tube about the same but slightly thinned on bottom. Receiver retains 75-80% bright orig blue with a series of small scratches on left side and a few light scratches on right side. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with forearm a dark oil stained patina showing moderate wear. Buttstock also shows moderate wear and retains most of its orig oil finish with a few light handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-32868 JR85 (15,000-20,000)

*DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 63807. Cal. 40-82. Beautiful deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left side of lower tang, under wood, is stamped with assembly number “464” and “XX”, which assembly number appears in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Mounted with what appears to be 3X feather crotch, flame grain, American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and black insert pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. It has factory sling loops. Stock under buttplate is drilled & cut for a buttplate trap. Black insert in grip is an old replacement. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains an even, smooth, plum brown patina. Receiver retains traces of case colors in most sheltered areas with balance turned silver to gray. Lever retains case colors in sheltered areas and hammer about 75% bright colors. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and a small gouge by toe and retains about all of a bright restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32883 JR96 (10,000-15,000)

WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 64077. Cal. 45-90. Usual 26″ oct bbl with full mag, half nickel front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear with set screw and Lyman tang peep sight. Mounted with “XX” checkered pistol grip, American walnut and crescent butt. Lower tang, under the wood and inside toe of buttplate and top tang channel of stock all carry the assembly number “473” with the lower tang also being marked with “XX”. Accompanied with a Cody Winchester letter fully identifying this gun and being received in warehouse Jan. 12, 1892 and shipped from warehouse Jan. 12, 1892 with a return and repair Oct. 6, 1903. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl has 80-85% original blue with balance of blending dark patina. There is usual wear on the sharp edges of oct bbl. It carries the normal hunting nicks and dings. Front mag tube retaining ring has traces of original blue, but mostly flaked and turned silver-brown patina. Forend cap has traces of faded case color turning mostly silver. Receiver has 90% of factory blue with a small amount of flaking on right side and scattered light surface pitting on left. Lever and hammer show 70-80% original case coloring. Buttplate shows full faded case coloring with blended silver. Wood is sound with numerous light nicks and scratches in the original piano finish. There is a small sliver of wood missing at the corner of the upper right tang. Forend has wear on the belly at the carry point with the usual nicks and scratches. Bore is good with moderate pitting. Mechanics are crisp. 4-59924 BT47 (15,000-25,000)

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 145381. Cal. 33 WCF. Standard 24″ round light weight bbl, with full mag takedown. Front sight is a replacement Marbles #3 with large flip down white bead to a finer mounted gold bead. Rear sight is a King flip down with set screw. Tang has marbles locking peep sight. Mounted with “XX” American walnut, with checkered pistol grip and grip cap, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The lower tang shows assembly #750 and “XX”. Cody Winchester letter identifies this rifle as 33 cal., round bbl, plain trigger, full mag, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, Lyman front sight, received in warehouse on Jan 6, 1909, and shipped from warehouse Jan 6, 1909. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 75-80% orig. blue with some thinning and turning a blue/brown patina. Forend cap has flaked to about 30% blue and balance being a brown patina. Bbl takedown ring has been worn to mostly a brown patina with traces of orig. blue showing. Receiver has 85-90% orig. blue finish blended with blue/brown patina and wear on the sharp edges. There is a light peppering effect of spots turning to patina across the receiver in the carrying area. The lever has visible colors with the balance being a silver hardening appearance. The hammer has most of its orig. color, with silver showing through on the bearing areas. Stock is sound with its usual light nicks and dings, and has the appearance of it is factory finish with the possibility of it being rubbed with wax. It does appear that there is a plugged swivel hole in the toe line of the stock with finish being added to this area years ago. Overall, the stock is nicely figured, and carries an aging, hand worn patina. Forend is sound with just a few light handling marks, and showing a lovely hand worn patina finish. Checkering is good, with some darkening from age. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright with only a few light scattered pitts. 4-33299 BT80 (10,000-14,500)

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 28989. Cal. 45-90. 26″ oct bbl with full magazine, Lyman gold bead front sight and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight. Mounted in XX, uncheckered, fancy feather crotch walnut, pistol grip stock with ebony inlay and crescent buttplate. One top tang screw is a replacement and the other is missing. Lower tang under stock is marked with assembly number “951” as is the top tang channel of the stock and inside the crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & magazine tube retain 80% blue finish turning to smooth patina with light to moderate pitting. A series of chatter marks and scratches appear on the underside of the bbl along the magazine tube. Receiver & lever retain 60% silvery case colors with traces of vibrant colors remaining on the tangs and protected areas. Gun has turned to gray patina on the belly of the receiver. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors. Crescent buttplate has turned to gray patina with light to moderate scattered pitting. Forend retains 80% of its orig varnish with areas worn smooth and showing numerous light handling marks. Very good bore with areas of light pitting forward of the chamber. Crisp mechanics. 4-32584 WD19 (3,000-8,000)

FABULOUS WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 82524. Cal. 50 EX. with 26″ round bbl and full magazine. Rocky Mountain front sight. V notch sporting rear sight with serrated sides and retaining screw. Case colored receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate and nose cap. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate. Cody Firearm Museum records indicate shipped in 1894 as round bbl 50-110 rifle. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 97-99% original blueing with just a few light storage marks and blemishes. Receiver case coloring is 97-98% brilliant with most of the lacquer still covering. A very slight amount of thinning at balance point. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright case colors. Forend cap retains nearly all of its bright case colors. Buttplate retains most of its fading case colors. Wood is sound with one hairline crack at left side near receiver of about 1″. There are numerous light bumps and bruises from storage and poor handling but an extremely fine example of an 86 50 Express standard rifle. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright. 4-59925 BT26 (25,000-35,000)

OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE SN 83134. Cal. 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 26″ octagon bbl with full magazine, half nickel front sight, 1886 marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain, American walnut with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90-95% original blueing with minor wear on sharp edges, and one minor storage mark on left side flat. Receiver retains 95% or it original case coloring and some original lacquer in protected areas. Lever shows some case coloring with remainder silvering. Forend cap shows 60-70% thinning case colors with balance being silvery. Hammer retains 95% of its original case coloring. Buttplate has 80-85% fading case coloring with balance turning silver. Lower tang has about all its original case colors. Wood is sound retaining 85-90% of its original varnish with just a few minor storage marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine. 4-33533 BT9 (10,000-15,000)