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1329
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$0.00 |
RARE AND HISTORICAL SHARPS MODEL 4 DERINGER PISTOL PURPORTED TO BE THE PROPERTY OF THE INVENTOR, CHRISTIAN SHARPS.NSN. Cal. 32RF. Blue and case colored with 3-1/2″ bbl cluster, German silver front sight. Groove in the top of the frame as a rear sight. It has flat side frame with flattened recoiled shields and the knurled release button on the left side of the frame. It has spur trigger and with the Sharps patent marking on the right side of the frame and is mounted with spectacular deep relief carved eagles heads on the grips. The carving is extremely clever using the grip screw escutcheons for eyes in the eagles. This pistol is pictured on page 156 of the book Sharps Firearms, Sellers. Mr. Sellers states in his book that “this pistol was supposedly the personal property of Christian Sharps but the documentation is a little sketchy”. No indication of what the documentation was but, having known Frank Sellers for many years, there must have been something available to him for him to have even considered putting such a statement in print. Given that this pistol is not serialized lends strong credence to the probability that it, in fact, did belong to Christian Sharps. PROVENANCE: Ex-Robert Seiforth Collection; Ex-Frank Sellers Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl cluster retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with the sides of the two right bbls moderately heavily pitted. Frame retains traces of smoky cased colors having turned silver to gray with pitting on the right side. Grips are certifiable antique ivory, extremely fine showing light to moderate wear and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bores with scattered pitting. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 51649-1 (9,000-13,000) ESA – Lot 1329 |
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1330
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$0.00 |
RARE CASED ENGRAVED TIPPING & LAWDEN MODEL T2 4-BARREL DERRINGER PISTOL.SN 5572. Cal. 30 RF. Beautiful Sharps type derringer appears to be a direct copy of the Sharps Model 1A Derringer and, according to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, may have been made from parts shipped to England by Sharps. 2-7/8″ bbl cluster with brass pin front sight. Frame is brass with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Assembly number “10” was observed in front of the frame in the bbl dovetail slot which number is also found on bottom of bbls. Pistol is beautifully deluxe engraved with bbl cluster having wonderful flowing foliate & floral patterns with fantasy animal heads and a very fine stippled background. Frame has full coverage, extremely well-executed, flowing foliate arabesque patterns with clusters of flower blossoms on sides of standing breech and wolf’s heads on top of standing breech. Left rear edge of frame is engraved with a man’s head that has the foliate arabesque patterns emanating from his mouth. Right rear side of frame is engraved with a large wolf’s head. Top of backstrap is engraved with an additional bouquet of flower blossoms and backstrap in feather patterns. Buttstrap and grip keeper are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving on sides & bottom of frame has a wonderful detailed punch dot background. This is one of the most elaborately engraved Tipping & Lawden pistols. Accompanied by its orig burl walnut veneer, blue felt lined casing with empty brass shield & ribbon in lid. Interior is compartmented for pistol, a small turn-screw, an ebony handled blued steel cleaning rod, a Hawksley pewter oil bottle and in front left corner a rectangular compartment with sliding lid that contains four 30 caliber rimfire cartridges. PROVENANCE: Jackson Arms (1977); Ex-Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl cluster retains virtually all of its strong orig factory blue showing little or no wear; frame is a dark mustard patina; trigger retains dark case colors and hammer is a plummy blue finish; ivory grips are sound with a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, pitted dark bores. Pistol has been fired very little but apparently was not cleaned after firing corrosive ammo. Case has grain checks in the lid with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish; interior is lightly faded and moderately soiled; accessories are fine. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 51649-2 (5,500-9,500) ESA – Lot 1330 |
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1331
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$0.00 |
SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED TIPPING & LAWDEN MODEL T1 4-BARREL SHARPS DERRINGER PISTOL.SN 496. Cal. 22 Short. Almost a direct copy of the Sharps Model 1A Derringer and, according to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, may have been made from parts shipped to England by Sharps. Pistol has 2-5/8″ 4-bbl cluster with pin front sight and silver plated brass frame with standard markings around the hammer screw hole. Mounted with 2-pc, deep relief, cast Gutta Percha grips. Pistol is engraved with full coverage, very well-executed, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns on frame with rosettes around hammer screw. Bbl cluster is also engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled ovals on each side for grasping spots. Accompanied by an orig English style burl walnut casing with empty brass shield in lid. Interior is green felt lined and compartmented for pistol with two empty covered compartments and one open compartment. According to the referenced publication only about 2,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced. PROVENANCE: Ex-Robert Howard Estate Collection, acquired 1980 at Ft. Worth show. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 65-75% glossy orig blue with balance a light patina; frame retains traces of orig silver finish with exposed brass a dark mustard patina; grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, lightly pitted bores. Case has light separation around lid, otherwise is sound and retains most of a restored finish on lid; interior, possibly relined, shows light soil. 51649-3 (2,250-3,250) – Lot 1331 |
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1332
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$21,850.00 |
RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 TYPE II OFFICER’S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful Officer’s Model Springfield, Type II with 26″ bbl, combination front shrouded peep sight and long range ladder rear sight (stamped “R”). Bottom of bbl has a sgl blued steel guide and locator post containing its orig brass tipped hickory cleaning rod. Bbl has the usual “V,P” and eagle proofs along with additional “P” proof. Breech block has the “US / MODEL / 1873” markings and lockplate has standard eagle and “US / SPRINGFIELD” markings. Mounted in a straight grain half stock with extensively checkered forestock & straight grip with orig 1873 style buttplate without trap and has a sgl bbl band. Assembly numbers are found inside trigger bow “I4” and “9” stamped in stock rear of tang. Forend tip is inlaid with a beautiful silver plated pewter nosecap with engraved foliate patterns on the bottom. Made without detachable pistol grip. Top of the wrist is inlaid with the standard tang sight inletted directly into the wood. Trigger guard is 2-pc with a sgl set trigger. Lockplate, hammer, breech block, top tang, top front of receiver, bbl band, trigger bow, buttplate tang & forend cap are all nicely engraved in foliate swirled patterns. According to The .45-70 Springfield Book II 1865-1893, Albert Frasca, there were 477 of these rifles produced in the period 1875-1885. One hundred and one of those rifles were issued to various military officers and important civilians with about another 300 of them purchased by military officers. This rifle is one of the finest examples and would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, appears to be new and unfired retaining much of its orig arsenal finish to both metal and wood with strong bright blue, about 50% brilliant case colors with balance silver patina, bright oiled stock with small chip at bbl tang. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52802-1 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1332 |
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1333
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$20,700.00 |
FINE SHARPS CREEDMOOR #1 RIFLE, ONE OF ONLY 134 MADE.SN C-54136. Cal. 44. 32″ oct bottleneck bbl marked “SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD / CONN” in a single line. These particular rifles, weighing about 10 pounds, were made for target competition with elaborate, interchangeable front sight with shrouded bead, split bar type complete with windage adjustments and spirit level, 5″ rear vernier scale tang sight. Gun exhibits well figured walnut stocks, pistol grip and forend all with checkering. This is a fine example of a scarce Sharps Creedmoor in exemplary condition. Consignor states, according to Sharps historian, rifle shipped originally to a New York retailer though no factory letter was obtained. Also according to consignor, this rifle has been retained in same Oregon family for several generations. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% thinning blue finish. Frame is dark grey overall with case colors visible in protected areas. Stocks retain much of an old varnish finish with minor diamond point wear to checkering. Pistol grip tang screw is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 53137-1 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1333 |
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1334
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$14,950.00 |
*CHEYENNE, WYOMING ASSOCIATED SHARPS MODEL 1874 RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 156608. Cal. .40-100 Sharps. Bbl 26″ medium heavy octagon, measuring 1 1/16″ across flats at muzzle. Externally adjustable telescope marked “Manufactured R.C. Rice, Warren, Ohio”. Bbl marked “P. Bergerson”, w/2-piece walnut stocks w/ schnable forend tip, checkered metal buttplate and 1 3/4″ diameter white metal patch box inletted in buttstock. Rifle is accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Co. records letter from Dr. Richard Labowskie, indicating this rifle by number was shipped in 1879 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. Orig shipped .45 cal. w/a 28″ bbl. Double triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. Letter further states that Dr. Labowskie reviewed pictures of this rifle and states that it had been considerably modified of its orig configuration and bears the bbl stamp of Peter Bergerson of Cheyenne,WY. This rifle most certainly made and modified bio to utilized in the buffalo hunting trade, has a scalloped cheekpiece to be utilized when wearing a parka or to be more easily used when shooting from sticks. Survival rate of these buffalo hunting rifles is very small and finding any example is a great rarity. The unique scope mounts have a provision for elevation at the front while windage adjustment appears to be fully controlled from rear base. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Very good overall w/metal having obtained a mellow and somewhat mottled brown patina. Stocks are equally and consistently aged w/a darkening area at wrist and forward area of cheek rest from handling and period use. Bore is somewhat dark w/shallow traces of rifling. Telescope, while being cloudy, still functions and the fine crosshair reticle is still intact. A truly prime example of the buffalo hunting era w/great Wyoming association. 53073-5 TDW (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1334 |
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1335
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$10,062.50 |
RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 LONG RANGE NO.2 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 156363. Cal. 45-100-2.4″ Sharps. Beautiful Sharps target rifle with 34″ oct to rnd bbl, Spirit level windgage globe front sight. Axtell vernier tang sight with 4-3/4″; staff, numbered to this rifle. Top flat of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” cartouche and “BRIDGEPORT” address. The bbl is numbered on the bottom “158176” while all other parts are numbered to the rifle except the lockplate & forearm on which no number could be found. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered grip cap and Sharps checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Sharps Armory letter fully identifying this rifle which states that it was invoiced at the Bridgeport Factory on May 3, 1876 to Dr. C.M. Carlton of 27 Broad Street, Norwich, CT and that it was equipped with a spirit level front sight. It was initially chambered for the 44-90-2.5/8″ cartridge. Dr. Carlton returned the rifle to the factory on Oct. 24, 1877 where it was fitted with a new bbl in the new chambering of 45-100-2.4″ and was returned to him on Nov. 8, 1877. According to the letter, the entry for the return does not show the serial number of the new barrel “but the serial number of the barrel now on the receiver, #158176, is a blank in the index of serial numbers, that, according to Dr. Labowskie, owner of the Sharps records, this indicates that a previously numbered barrel was taken from stock and fitted to the receiver of Carlton’s rifle.” The letter further states that this rifle with its mixed serial numbers “constitutes a factory-original Model 1874 Long Range Rifle No. 2”. Also accompanying the Sharps records letters are 4 letters from Dr.Carlton to the Sharps Rifle Co dated between Oct. 17 & Nov. 10, 1877. These letters deal with Dr. Carlson’s ordering the changing of the bbl on this rifle. Dr. Labowskie in the final paragraph of one of the letters states that Dr.Carlton was the President of the Norwich, CT rifle club and in the other letter stated that he did not achieve national reputation as a marksman. Accompanied by a fine case by Americase that is 58″ length X 11 width X 5 1/4 in depth. Case has 4 latches with padlock hasp and 3 carry handles with wheels on end. Case is foam lined with a rubber weather seal. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except bbl, forearm & lock plate as noted above. Professionally refinished with rear slot blank filled. Bbl retains 97-98% strong factory style blue. Receiver, lever & lockplate retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded, bright & strong in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and light cloth patterns in the varnish and retains most of its fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52396-1 (10,000-12,500) – Lot 1335 Click here to view provenance |
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1336
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$15,525.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.SN 701. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 1-line address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud and ring. These scarce revolvers were produced in the Colt Single Action era starting 1875 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Peacemaker. They were all made with 7-1/2″ bbl in both blue and nickel finish with the preponderance probably in nickel. Blue finish specimens are very scarce and given their hard frontier service, almost never have strong orig finish. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cyl and sturdy frame. This is an especially exemplary example retaining most of its orig finish which would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, retaining about 95% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and some thinning on ejector rod, recoil shield and backstrap. Hammer and loading gate retain orig case colors, strong on right side of hammer, faded on left and on loading gate. Cyl retains about 90% flaked orig blue with flaked areas a grey patina. Grips are sound showing light use with light surface nicks and scratches and most of wear on right side and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 53073-14 JS (14,000-18,000) – Lot 1336 |
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1337
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$8,625.00 |
SCARCE AND EXTREMELY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.SN 3450. Cal. 44-40. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, pinched post front sight and E. REMINGTON & SONS” 1-line address. Left side of bbl is stamped with a small 5-pointed star at the frame and upper left side of frame is stamped with an “R”. Buttstrap is mounted with a lanyard swivel and it has 2-pc smooth walnut grips with an oval “FR” (Cdr. Frederick Rodgers) cartouche on left side. Grips are matching numbered to this revolver in pencil inside each grip. This very scarce revolver, is thought to be part of an Egyptian contract, finished blue instead of nickel. High orig condition examples don’t often come to market and this is an exemplary example. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue which has turned mostly black with the loss areas mostly flaked, not worn to a grey patina. Ejector housing web retains about 95% strong orig blue. Frame retains about 60% orig blue having flaked, not worn, to a grey patina. Trigger guard retains virtually all its orig bright blue with edge wear and small blemishes. Grip straps retain about half of their orig blue with backstrap mostly a grey patina. Cyl retains about 95% orig bright blue with drag line. Hammer retains strong, muted case colors. Grips are sound and solid with edge wear and a small chip at front right toe, well discerned cartouche, hand worn patina with several small blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 53096-7 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 1337 |
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1338
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$8,050.00 |
EXCEPTIONAL CASED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 263. Cal. 44 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl, full nickel finish, 2-pc straight grain American walnut grips. Top of bbl is marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ELION. N.Y. U.S.A.”. Left forward part of receiver is stamped “44”. SN is stamped on left inside of grip frame. SN is also written in pencil on inside of each grip. Accompanying case is made or rosewood in the American style. Case has a light blue felt lining that is French fit to revolver. Case has cartridge block for 44 cartridges. There are 32 old cartridges in the block. Case also has a key. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains nearly all orig nickel plate finish with only slight handling marks and scratches overall. There is some slight loss of nickel on loading gate. Screws show traces of blue finish remaining. All markings are sharp and clear. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are fine with most of the orig varnish remaining and only a few small handling marks present. Case is very fine and retains most of the orig varnish finish with only a few scratches on the outside. Lining is intact and shows only minor fraying around revolver pocket. A very fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver seldom seen cased and in this condition. 53096-3 TEP (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1338 |
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1339
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$4,025.00 |
REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER ISSUED TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE MILITIA.SN 71392. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl, full blue finish, brass trigger guard, straight grain American walnut grips. Bbl shows standard 3-line Remington patent address and model designation rolled on top. Bottom of bbl has SN struck under lever. “J” is stamped in front of lever latch. “NJ” appears at breech on left side. Right side shows “E” at breech of bbl and on frame adjacent to bbl mark. “NJ” is also stamped on left side of frame. SN appears on inside of grip frame and written in pencil on inside of each grip. Cyl has “E” stamped on forward periphery. “B” is stamped on left rear flat of trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% of the somewhat dull blue finish with some high-point and muzzle wear. Bore is frosty. Markings are clear and sharp. Loading lever also retains most of the blue finish. Frame shows 80% somewhat dulling blue finish with some erosion at rear sight channel. Trigger guard is a mustard brown patina. All frame markings are sharp and clear. Hammer shows most of the muted case color finish. Trigger also retains most of the orig blue. Grips are very good and retain a considerable amount of varnish finish with a couple of sharp dents on both sides and on bottom of right grip. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to purchase a seldom seen Remington New Model Army revolver issued to the New Jersey State Militia. 53096-11 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1339 |
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1340
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$5,175.00 |
RARE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER.SN 17193. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl shows 2-line Remington patent and address rolled on top with a German silver cone front sight. These are features found on the Old Model Army revolver. This is an early New Model that is built using an Old Model bbl. SN is stamped on bottom flat of bbl, inside left grip frame, on back of cyl, and written in pencil on inside of each grip. Various inspector initials are struck at bbl breech, on frame, in front of lever latch, cyl, trigger guard, and bottom of each grip. An inspector’s acceptance cartouche “BH” stamped in a rectangle on the bottom of left grip. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% orig bright blue finish with a few scratches and some slight high-point and muzzle wear. Front sight is very good, all markings are sharp. Frame retains 70% bright blue finish with balance having flaked to a smooth blue/brown patina. All markings are sharp. Hammer shows a generous amount of case color with metal striation marks running through it. Trigger retains considerable blue finish. Brass trigger guard is a mustard yellow patina. Cyl shows 80% orig blue finish with some erosion toward front and a light drag mark between bolts. Markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are fine with most of the orig oil finish and very few handling marks. There is a small chip missing above the left screw escutcheon. Cartouche is crisp. Here’s your chance, fellas, to purchase a rare transitional New Model Remington Army revolver seldom seen in this condition. 53096-9 TEP (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1340 |
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1341
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$2,587.50 |
SCARCE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 5-1/2″ BARREL AND ROSEWOOD GRIPS.SN 1255. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc rosewood grips. Plain brass trigger guard. Bbl is marked on top flat with 3-line Remington patent address and model mark. Bottom flat of bbl has SN struck. SN also struck on inside left grip frame. Inspector mark “H” is stamped on rear face of cyl. There is an “N” stamped on bbl in front of lever latch. Complete SN is also written in pencil on inside of each grip. Butt has a collector’s label covered by tape. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60% bright blue finish with balance drifting to smooth plum patina. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is bright. Frame retains 10% bright blue finish in protected areas with balance drifting to a smooth plump/blue patina. Markings are sharp. Trigger guard shows no evidence of silver-plate remaining. Hammer retains generous amount of case color finish. Trigger also retains most of the blue finish. Cyl shows 80% bright blue finish with some erosion on face and rear, and a slight drag mark between bolt stops. Grips are fine and retain most of their piano varnish finish with a few handling marks overall. There are 2 notches cut in top of right grip. Mechanics are crisp. Here’s your opportunity to purchase a rare Remington Belt Model revolver in a scarce bbl length with rosewood grips from a renowned Remington collection, one of only 2500-3000 made. 53096-4 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1341 |
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1342
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$2,875.00 |
RARE REMINGTON OLD MODEL 1861 ARMY TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER MILITARY ISSUE.SN 3601. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl shows 2-line Remington patent and address rolled on top flat. German silver cone front sight, SN is stamped on bottom flat of bbl, on inside of left grip frame and rear face of cyl. Numbers match. Illegible pencils marks appear on inside of grips. Inspector initials “WC” are stamped at left breech of bbl and on frame adjacent to marks on bbl. “W” is stamped on front of trigger guard. “B” is stamped on rear flat of trigger guard. “RJ” inspector marks appear on rear periphery of cyl between chambers. “R” is stamped on bottom of each grip. No inspector cartouches are visible. This particular revolver is a transition from the Remington-Beals Army revolver using the Beals type frame with concealed bbl threads at the breech. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine for this model. Bbl retains 20-30% bright blue finish with balance flaked to a smooth grey/blue patina with some high-point wear. German silver cone front sight is very good. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is bright. Loading lever retains 20% blue, especially in protected areas. Frame retains 30% bright blue finish, especially on left side with balance having flaked to a smooth grey/brown patina. All markings are sharp and clear. Hammer shows generous amount of case color, trigger shows generous amount of blue. Trigger guard has mustard yellow patina. Cyl also retains 50% blue with clear markings. After a failed attempt to mark SN on one flat, SN was stamped on two flats. Grips are very good, slightly undersized, and show numerous handling marks and dents overall commensurate with military use of pistol. Inspector initials are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. Here’s your chance to obtain a very rare Old Model Army Remington transitional revolver from a very well known collection. 53096-10 TEP (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1342 |
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1343
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$4,025.00 |
RARE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 4-1/2″ BARREL.SN 7938. Cal. 36. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with silver-plated trigger guard, 2-pc walnut grips. German silver front sight. Bbl shows 3-line Remington patent address and model mark rolled on top. Patent is for “SEPT. 14, 1858”. SN appears under bbl, on left side of grip frame under grip and in pencil under each grip. Assembly mark “II” is struck on rear face of cyl and on grip frame under left grip. There is a “G” inspector mark on left rear trigger guard bow. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with only small handling marks and high-point wear. There are some striations towards muzzle. Frame retains 60% bright blue finish with flaking on top strap and on either side by hammer. Trigger guard shows most of the silver plate. Hammer shows hints of mottled case color. Trigger retains considerable fire blue. Cyl show 90% bright blue finish with a very slight drag mark between bolt stops. Grips are fine, retaining most of their varnish finish with only a few minuscule handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Here’s your chance to buy a very fine Remington Belt Model revolver in far above average condition from a well known collection in a rare bbl length one of only 2500-3000 to be made. 53096-12 TEP (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1343 |
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1344
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$3,450.00 |
RARE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 5-13/16″ BARREL.SN 10022. Cal. 36. 5-13/16″ bbl, full blue finish with silver-plated brass trigger guard, 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl shows 3-line Remington patent address and model designation rolled on top flat. SN is marked on bottom flat of bbl under lever and on the inside of left grip frame. SN also written in pencil on inside of each grip. A “B” is stamped on frame on left side next to hammer. Cyl has an illegible stamp on rear face. A collector’s inventory number is on butt in white ink over plastic tape. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 80% bright blue finish with high-point wear and some fading toward muzzle. Bbl marking is sharp. Bore’s bright. Lever retains 70% blue finish. Frame shows 50% bright blue finish with balance drifting to a plum/blue patina with some light flaking. Brass trigger guard shows generous traces of silver-plating. Hammer shows generous traces of case color. Trigger has hints of blue remaining. Cyl retains 60% bright blue, blending with blue/brown patina toward front and a drag mark between bolt stops. All markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are very good retaining most of varnish finish and show some handling marks and small dents overall. A very nice example of a rare Remington revolver with an estimated production between 2500 – 3000 units from a well known collection. 53096-5 TEP (2,500-3,750) – Lot 1344 |
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1345
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$2,587.50 |
SCARCE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 6-1/2″ BARREL.SN 9770. Cal. 36. 6-1/2″ bbl, full blue finish with silver-plated brass trigger guard, 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl is rolled with Remington patent address and model mark on top flat. SN is stamped on bottom flat under lever. SN is also stamped on inside of left grip frame. Grips have SN written in pencil on inside. “H” appears on rear face of cyl and on inside of left grip frame. “A” is stamped in front of lever latch. “B” stamped on left rear flat of trigger guard. Collector’s inventory number written in white ink under tape on butt. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows 50-60% bright blue finish with most of the wear on right side. There are some small dents near cyl pin on frame and bbl from an attempt to remove cyl base pin. Mechanics are crisp. Frame retains 10% bright blue in protected areas with balance drifting to a smooth plum/brown patina. Hammer retains generous amount of case color. Trigger shows hints of blue, trigger guard retains considerable amount of silver-plate. Cyl shows 80-90% bright blue with a few small dents and a light drag mark between bolt stops. Grips are also very good with almost all of the varnish remaining and light handling marks overall. An opportunity to obtain a scarce Remington Single Action Belt revolver in standard bbl length from a well known collection. 53096-6 TEP (2,500-3,750) – Lot 1345 |
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1346A
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$80,500.00 |
FINE CIVIL WAR AMES 1863 DATED BRONZE 12-POUNDER MOUNTAIN HOWITZER.SN 224. Cal. 12 Pounder. This a beautiful Model 1835 mountain howitzer on correct carriage. These “petite” cannon are of ingenious design to breakdown as they could be dis-assembled and carried on three pack animals (including ammunition). It was inspected by Alexander B. Dyer and so marked “ABD” on muzzle along with weight “224” lbs, “AMCo” (Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass), registry “No 105”. Rimbase number “96”. 12-pounder mountain howitzers were used in many engagements in the Mexican War and the Civil War, especially in mountainous terrain and in the West. They saw much use in the Indian Wars. They were greatly feared by the Indians, who called them ‘gun that shoots twice’ apparently in recognition of the second report produced by the howitzer’s exploding shell. The piece was designed to fire only anti-personnel ammunition, consisting of either explosive shell, spherical case shot, or canister. The piece is chambered, as are most muzzle-loading howitzers. This is a fine example of one of the most popular Civil War cannon with bbl weight of only 224 pounds, 500 pounds overall, and bbl length of about 37″. Ames manufactured 112 mountain howitzers between June 1, 1861 and 1863. This gun was one of the last 27 proofed, in the American Army and Civil War, March 31, 1863. There are 40 known survivors of which most are publicly owned in parks or institutions. PROVENANCE: Erik Kand, Madisonville, Kentucky; Jerry Fertitta, Richmond, Virginia; Craig Bell, Richmond, Virginia, 2006; Michael Simens, Willoughby, Ohio. CONDITION: Very good overall. Good markings on muzzle and rimbase. Brass exhibits good mottled bronze patina, numerous small nicks and scratches which do not affect aesthetics. The correct carriage was made by Paulson Brothers Ordnance Company and is in excellent matching condition. 52863-4 JS (45,000-65,000) – Lot 1346A Click here to view provenance |
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1346
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$46,000.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE CYRUS ALGER CIVIL WAR 24-POUND COEHORN MORTAR.SN 11. Cal. 5-7/8. This is a very fine example of a Civil War bronze cannon which many examples saw hard use at the end of the Civil War, especially in the trenches around Richmond and Petersburg, VA. This pattern, even though introduced in the United States in 1838, were scarce and were unavailable during the Vicksburg campaign in July of 1863 where they would have been used to great affect. General Grant wrote of improvising cannon to throw common shells into the trenches as he had no Coehorns at Vicksburg where they could have been used effectively. This is one of the few early war made Coehorns made and dated in 1862 with large “US” stamped on top of bbl. Registry number on muzzle is 11, weight is 166 lbs, inspector “TJR” (Thomas J. Rodman) and foundry number on rimbase is 1044. This is a very scarce Civil War cannon, as Cyrus Alger of Boston, Massachusetts made only 47 such guns and most survivors are at National Battlefield Parks and only four are noted privately owned. You won’t find a better example of this mortar anywhere with such a beautiful, untouched green/bronze patina with fine crisp markings on muzzle face. This cannon is mounted on well constructed iron mounted wood base with carrying rings when it was being fired in reenactments during the centennial. PROVENANCE: Michael Yeck, Dundee, Michigan. CONDITION: Fine overall with smooth bronze patina and crisp markings. Associated carriage is very good. 52863-2 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1346 |
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1347
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$9,775.00 |
RARE SPANISH 3-POUNDER BRONZE CANNON CAPTURED BY AMERICANS AT VERA CRUZ DURING THE MEXICAN WAR.SN 697. Cal. 3″ bore. This 3-pounder Howitzer has great provenance, once being in the US Cartridge Collection, previously cataloged in the 1899 catalog of the A. E. Brooks Collection. This gun was on display at the St. Louis World Exposition in 1904, along with other captured cannon from the Battle of Vera Cruz. Like other 3-pounder late-18th and early-19th century 3-pounder Spanish Howitzers, overall length is 30″ with a 3″ bore. The associated carriage dates from the 19th century and has Brooks inventory number “2229” stamped. There is also a metal plate with a previous number “2153” which is possibly the previous collection number of A. Gerald Hull Collection of Saratoga, New York. Gun is in beautiful condition with smooth bronze and SNd on one trunnion “No 169”. PROVENANCE: Augustus Gerald Hull Collection,( 1858-1893); A. E. Brooks, Hartford, Connecticut, 1893; US Cartridge Collection, 1902; sold in auction by Robbins H. Ritter, East Hartford, Connecticut, 1942; Butterfield & Butterfield Auction. CONDITION: Very good overall including accompanying carriage. Tube has light mustard patina with numerous small dings and dents expected after 200 years. 52863-3 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1347 Click here to view provenance |
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1348
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$5,175.00 |
GROUP OF 7 SCARCE AND FINE CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILES.1) 10″ cannon ball with removable 1863 dated brass naval water cap fuse. 2) 100-pounder Parrott (6.4″) projectile complete with brass sabot and brass Schenkl marked percussion fuse. 3) 8″ mortar ball with discernible inspector marks stamped between fuse hole and tong and one tong slot, very unusual feature to see these balls so smooth to read inspector marks. 4) A rifled 12-pounder Confederate ring sabot Selma projectile with brass fuse, unfired, probably excavated at site of Georgia Armory at Milledgeville, Georgia where a small quantity were found. 5) 30-pounder flat-top Parrott bolt, unfired. 6) 6-pounder solid shot on orig wood sabot with iron straps, fine example with traces of orig paint. 7) 3-pounder Ketchum grenade complete with plunger but no fins. CONDITION: 1) Iron patina smoother than normal with some scattered areas of pitting. Fuse markings crisp and discernible. 2) Heavily coated with polyurethane sealant, fuse markings crisp. 3) Iron patina and pitting. 4) Iron patina and pitting, brass sabot and fuse dark patina. 5) Iron patina under painted black body, brass sabot has medium mustard patina. 6) Very good and solid, solid and tight straps, several chips in wood base of sabot. 7) Iron patina, plunger not removable. 52863-8 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1348 |
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1349
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$97,750.00 |
FINEST PAIR OF CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURED PISTOLS KNOWN, RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVERS SN 1774, SN 1775 WITH LONG COLLECTION HISTORY.SN 1774/1775. Cal. 36. Rarely are Confederate handguns found with orig blue finish. These two Augusta, GA made guns exhibit as much as 50% orig bright finish and traces of case color. Both guns are orig and authentic in every regard with fine inspection cartouches of Wescom Hudgins. Both guns are well fit, properly SNd on every part normally SNd. Several casting flaws, often present on late Leech & Rigdon and early Rigdon & Ansley Confederate Augusta manufactured pistols, are visible in cylinder and bbl housing of SN 1775 and right recoil shields of both guns. Only about 7,500 Confederate revolvers were made by all manufacturers and less than 1000 by Rigdon & Ansley. There are few consecutive pairs of any Confederate revolvers known. These guns, in excellent condition, are about as fine as any single gun that can be encountered in Confederate revolvers, much less this exceptional, high condition, consecutive pair. If you want to own the finest condition consecutive pair of Confederate handguns in existence, this is your chance. It is amazing that two of the finest condition Confederate revolvers extant are consecutive SNd and both government inspected and “CSA” marked. These guns both have long illustrious collection histories and were first reunited by Penn Templeman of Atlanta, Georgia in 2005 and last sold on these floors as Lot 1304, October 2007. PROVENANCE: SN 1774: John W. Cryer, Buffalo, New York, 1960’s; Norm Flayderman; Don Tharpe Collection, Middleburg, Virginia; Don Bryan Collection; Penn Templeman Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005; Stewart Taylor Collection, 2007. SN 1775: Oscar DePrado Collection; William Albaugh, June 1954; S. L. Hutcheson, January 1955; Russell Goldstein Collection; Bourne Auctions, Newburyport, Massachusetts, June 8, 1970; R. E. Neville, Mobile, Alabama; Stanley Diefenthal Collection, New Orleans, Louisiana; Greg Martin Auction, February 3, 2003, Lot 222; Penn Templeman Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Both guns retain 30-40% bright blue on bbls, slightly more on SN 1775. Both cylinders retain strong bright blue with as much as 20% on SN 1774. Muted case colors are seen in protected areas with the balance silver/grey. Stocks are sound, well fit, both with fine script inspectors cartouches “WH” (Wescom Hudgins). Brass has medium mustard patina. SN and CSA proofs are especially crisp. Mechanically fine with bright shiny bores. 52863-10 JS (60,000-80,000) – Lot 1349 |
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1350
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$20,700.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS 6-STOP CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.SN M. Cal. 36. Fewer than 10 of these rare Augusta, Georgia made Confederate handguns are known in this configuration. There is little information published on this particular manufacturer other than the government factory was located at the site of the Augusta Machine Works. These guns were made in both 12 and 6-stop variations, both equally rare, with distinct, cryptic markings, 7-5/8″ oct bbls emulating Colt Navy’s with unique pinched grips. The grips taper abruptly to the frame, unseen on any other revolver. Well known Antebellum Augusta gunsmiths E.H. Rogers and W.D. Bowen were contractors for the Machine Works according to Bowen descendants. As with most Augusta Machine pistols, there are very few markings, some examples being marked only 2 or 3 times. However, this gun is marked with SN or assembly number “M” on bbl housing, hammer, trigger guard, frame, cyl pin and unique “pinched” grips. This gun is in honest condition with good aesthetics and rarely come to market. William Albaugh in his 1960 text Confederate Hand Guns and Bill Gary in his 1989 text Confederate Revolvers dedicate chapters to this manufacturer which are attached on line in provenance. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete with smooth, grey surface to iron with hints of finish in protected areas. Brass has a medium mustard patina, well fit grips retain about 50% of their varnish. Wedge and wedge screw have dissimilar colors and are probably replacements. The loading arm appears orig to time of use, though profile is lower than other examples noted. There is a 1/2″ inset piece of brass at back of trigger guard which appears orig from time of use and possibly manufacture. Mechanically fine with crisp, well defined rifling in lightly pitted bore. 51957-9 JS (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1350 Click here to view provenance |
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1351
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$28,750.00 |
LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.SN 1040. Cal. 36. This is a nice example of a totally orig, authentic and matching Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver assembled in Augusta, GA in 1864. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started business in Memphis, TN and after being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, MS. where pistol production began, and then to Greensboro, Georgia and finally Augusta where this gun was made, being part of last Leech & Rigdon government contract. This gun is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top flat of half-oct bbl housing. Matching SNs are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, wedge, arbor, backstrap, bbl catch and grips are SNd in pencil on backstrap channel. This gun has all features consistent with this model including a cryptic mark “N” found on the front right web of trigger bow and also stamped twice on left front web which is quite unusual and may be the only example we’ve seen with cryptic stamped three times. Gun was made with no safety pins, solid hammer face with no slots, ball and pin loading arm type. There is no cap release groove in recoil shield. These features are typical and consistent to these Georgia made Confederate revolvers. The “CSA” marking on bbl is consistent with this gun being part of Confederate Government order that ends in the 1500 serial range. There are two detailed articles detailing the history of Leech & Rigdon revolvers published by the American Society of Arms Collectors in their journals by Ted Meredith originally and updated by Kent Wall. Copies of these articles will be included. These articles add to the primary research published by William Albaugh and William Gary in their texts on Confederate handguns. PROVENANCE: Ex-Don Bryan Collection; private collection, 1995. CONDITION: Very good overall. This gun has overall plum/brown patina to iron and light mustard patina to brass. Tiny traces of finish is found in well. SNs and bbl marking are all easily discerned. There is a wartime addition on buttstrap of an added brass lanyard ring which was well done and no doubt contemporary to the war. It is not uncommom to see lanyard cutouts on other Confederate guns, but rarely so well executed as on this well known example. Gun appears all orig and matching as noted with possible exception of wedge screw which matches gun nicely. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina, moderate edge wear. Mechanically functional with well discerned rifling in bore. 51571-8 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1351 Click here to view provenance |
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1352
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$18,400.00 |
RARE LATE PRODUCTION RIGDON & ANSLEY CONFEDERATE REVOLVER WITH LARGE SERIAL NUMBERS.SN 2259. Cal. 36. This Confederate revolver made in Augusta, GA is among the last few hundred made with large style SNs Top of bbl flat is properly marked and inspected “CSA”. This gun represents the final refinements to Confederate navy revolvers originally made by Leech & Rigdon and finally by Rigdon & Ansley (Augusta, GA) with 12 stops, Navy style latch and cap release groove. The earliest range of these large SN guns begins about SN 1900. PROVENANCE: Listed by SN in “Confederate Handguns”, 1963, pg. 55; Ex-Don Bryan Collection; private Collection, 1994. CONDITION: Good to very good overall as refinished. Metal is fairly smooth, dark grey/plum overall with pitting, SNs on frame and bbl housing are weak. Gun appears mostly orig with matching SNs found on bbl, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, loading arm and latch. Cryptic “W” is found on left side of trigger guard at rear. Wedge is spring-type and could not be removed and is incorrect for this particular revolver, so it has to be a replacement. The grips are well fit restorations. Albaugh notes in his 1963 text that this gun appeared to have been in a fire. Mechanically functional with well discerned rifling and bore. 51571-7 JS (15,000-18,000) – Lot 1352 |
