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1380
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$6,900.00 |
2ND MODEL PORTER REVOLVING TURRET RIFLE.SN 620. Cal. 50. 26″ oct bbl, marked “ADDRESS / P.W. PORTER / NEW – YORK” and “P.W. PORTER’S / PATENT. / 1851.” This is a relatively fine example of one of the most unusual of American made arms that has had a lot of interesting legends written about it. One colorful anecdote published which has proven to be untrue is that the inventor was killed while demonstrating this rifle to Col. Colt. In actuality, over 1000 of these most interesting and well made rifles were made in several configurations. This gun characterized as a 2nd Model and representing about 1/3 of the production has 9-shot cyl, mule ear hammer, Winchester style serpentine shaped cocking lever, with sights offset to the left. These guns rarely are offered in orig functioning condition such as this example. CONDITION: Very good overall. Markings are fine and well discerned. All major parts noted have matching SNs. Mechanics are functional with well discerned rifling in pitted bore. 53088-1 JS (5,500-7,500) – Lot 1380 |
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1381
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$13,225.00 |
US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.SN 1283. Cal. 54. This particular gun, SN 1283, was unknown to the collectors market prior to this sale and is not listed in any of the literature including the 2012 text by Hudak on the Harpers Ferry 1805’s. The consignor states this gun has been in his family for multiple generations and is in beautiful “as found” condition with fine markings, especially crisp markings on bbl, lock and stock. Gun in standard configuration with 10″ rnd bbl, SNd 1283 and two raised cartouche inspector marks at breech “US” and “eagle head” over “P”. Lock is marked with “eagle” over “US” forward of cock and rear of cock “HARPERS / FERRY /1807”. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector’s initials “V” over “JS” (James Stubblefield). CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears all orig and authentic with dark mottled plum/grey patina with staining and pitting with exception of the cock which is a cast replacement. No wonder this rare martial survived as well as it had no cock for firing. The consignor was unaware of this replacement and states it had been in this configuration since he was a child. Stock is sound with hand worn patina with about a 2″ crack opposite lock and scattered cosmetic blemishes not affecting aesthetics. There is a “3 / WR” stamped in stock on right just above buttcap. There is a small chip in brass ramrod thimble. All-in-all, this is a superior gun that would be worth finding an orig hammer. Mechanically fine with smooth pitted bore. 52683-1 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1381 |
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1382
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$0.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE EARLY PRODUCTION 1795 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET WITH “MARYLAND” BRAND.NSN. Cal. 70. 59″ overall, 45-1/2″ bbl with “P” / small eagle head / “V” on left breech and “US” on top of bbl. There is also a large punch mark below the “V” of unknown meaning. The earliest of Springfield 1795 muskets have several distinct characteristics exhibited by this gun, including distinctive upright drooped wing eagle above script “US” forward of cock and “SPRINGFIELD” in arc at tail. Brass front blade sight on front band. Muzzle extension is 2-3/4″. Faceted horizontal pan not integral with lockplate. Convex cock screw head, trigger with high supporting web seen only on the earliest production Type 1, pre-1799 muskets. There is no bbl or buttplate date and less than 3,000 guns were produced 1795 to 1798. There is no inspector mark in stock opposite lock, but there is a small “IC” stamped in stock rear of trigger guard. There is also a 3-3/4″ brand on right side of stock just forward of lock “MARYLAND”. This identical brand has been seen on a few other muskets in same place and size, but this is the only pre-1800 US Armory “MARYLAND” gun we are aware of and it would be difficult if not impossible to upgrade. CONDITION: Very good overall. This is among the nicest examples this cataloger has ever seen of this pre-1799 pattern much less with rare state markings. This gun appears complete, orig and authentic with crisp markings. Metal is dark grey/plum overall. Stock is sound and solid with well disguised crack repair at wrist. Mechanics are crisp with smooth clean bore. 53106-1 JS (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1382 Click here to view provenance |
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1383
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$9,200.00 |
AMERICAN FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA MAPLE STOCKED MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 72. 60″ overall, 45″ rnd bbl marked “LONDON” on top with commercial proofs and Robert Wilson cartouche on left breech. Lock is also marked “WILSON”. Robert Wilson was a large supplier of arms to the colonies in the early to mid 18th century. Wilson muskets of many genres are well known used in America. This gun is very simply stocked with no provision for buttplate or nosecap, with 4 brass thimbles, very crude and simple brass trigger guard and 1st Model Bess style sideplate. This gun is in immaculate “as found” condition with fine aesthetics. Butt is quite thick at 2″, not as thick as a New England Club Butt Fowlers, but typical of the 1750’s and possibly made for use in the American Revolutionary War. Most likely this was a trade gun made for the Indians, but this gun shows virtually no use with a wonderful piece of wood still showing hewing marks when made. CONDITION: Fine overall. This is among the nicest American stocked trade guns of this era you will ever see. Metal is mostly smooth with dark plum/brown patina. Brass has medium mustard patina. Wood ramrod appears orig from time of use. There is a clean break in forestock with old glue repair, 3″ from forend which does not affect overall aesthetics. Mechanics are fine with a smooth clear bore. 53106-2 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1383 Click here to view provenance |
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1384
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$7,187.50 |
EXTREMELY FINE SAMUEL NORTH MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE.SN NA. Cal. 54. contract rifle with 36″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with fixed rear sight. Bbl at breech “US / AH / P” proof marks and tang is dated “1827”. Lockplate is marked in front of hammer with a small “U.S. / S. NORTH” and back is marked vertically with date “1827” and “MIDLTN / CONN.” behind hammer. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut stock with iron furniture having three bands and a brass tipped iron ramrod. Right side of stock has the usual oval iron hinged-lid patchbox with a nearly flat musket style buttplate. Trigger guard is the usual type for this model with protruding tang toward bottom end to which is attached a sling swivel with a corresponding swivel on middle band. Stock is inspected with oval cartouche opposite lock “AH” (Asabel Hubbard). There are also small “H” inspector marks on bbl breech, also for U.S. Inspector Hubbard. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Gun appears orig, complete and matching. Bbl retains about half it’s orig thinning brown finish, bright brown under bands. Patchbox lid retains about 90% brown finish with staining and light pitting. Lock exhibits traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Bbl tang and tang screw are pitted but bbl date is bright. Stock is sound and solid with good edges and scattered cosmetic dings and dents unaffecting aesthetics. Mechanically crisp, with bright crisp rifled bore. 53106-3 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1384 Click here to view provenance |
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1385
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$6,900.00 |
CONFEDERATE STATE OF TENNESSEE JOHN OVERTON CONTRACT RIFLE.NSN. This M1841 style rifle is certainly one of the finest surviving State of Tennessee contract rifles, commonly known as an “OVERTON” rifle. Documentary evidence indicates that only 292 of these rifles were delivered to the Confederacy before Nashville fell to the Federals, February 1862. See Chapter XLIII in Murphy and Madaus Confederate Rifles & Muskets, 1996, pgs 555-566. These Tennessee Contract rifles were manufactured or assembled by six Nashville contractors between (June) 1861 and (Feb) 1862. (John Overton was employed at Harpers Ferry as an armorer before Tenn left the Union 24 June 1861.) John Overton’s name is generally used to designate these unmarked rifles because he produced the greatest number (81). The bbl was made at Harpers Ferry and bears VP and eagle head proof marks as well as the inspectors marks “WW/P”. The rifling is standard .54 Cal., 7 groove. The breech plug is uniquely Overton. The bottom of the bbl is marked with the Harpers Ferry Mark “T 75” and the Overton number “III” and the assembly mark “XIX”. The rear sight is Overton. The finish is bright. The stock and all brass parts are Overton manufacture and resemble M1841 parts. However, careful examination shows these items to be also of uniquely Overton construction. The stock channel bears the marks “3 XIX”, while inside the patchbox is the assembly marking “XXI”. As noted on pg 556, the channel has been cut for a small ramrod spring, however, the spoon was never installed. The Overton trigger and the trigger guard are uniquely pinned to the brass base baseplate. The lock was made by Robbins Kendall & Lawrence 1847 and bears the Overton assembly mark “XXI”. The number “3” in the stock channel and the “III” on the bottom of the bbl may indicate rifle number “3”, see pg 556, Murphy & Madaus. It is likely that earlier rifles such as this example would have incorporated existing Federal parts on hand. The ramrod resembles the M1841 and is of Confederate manufacture, possibly of John Overton. Gun is accompanied by a copy of Dr. Fred Novy’s orig notes and comments. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frederick Novy Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron overall cleaned to a bright grey with staining and pitting. Brass also cleaned to a medium mustard patina. Patchbox hinge is worn through on bottom two portions of spring with iron protruding but still quite functional. The hinge is definitely different from the U.S. Model 1841, and maybe just poorly constructed by Overton. Stock is sound, solid with good color, sharp edges. Mechanics are crisp with a crisp, well defined rifled bore. 53148-1 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1385 Click here to view provenance |
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1386
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$0.00 |
HIGHLY INLAID CURLY MAPLE BEDFORD COUNTY JACOB STOUDENOUR (ATT) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.NSN. Cal. .50. Overall 61″. Buttplate 4-3/8″ x 1-1/4″. 45-1/4″ full oct unmarked rifled bbl. This curly maple stocked rifle has 31 silver inlays and engraved forepiece brass patchbox with a Q type finial. 9″ brass toeplate. 9″ brass engraved saddle plate running from trigger guard to rear ramrod pipe. The Bedford style lock is flint. The oval silver wrist inlay is engraved with a capital “SH”. Jacob Stoudenour (1795-1863) was a major gunsmith in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Jacob died January 27, 1863 having been a very prolific Bedford County maker. A significant number of his guns were originally flint. CONDITION: Many parts of this rifle appear to be new replacements. The majority of the silver inlays have either been reset or replaced. The bbl tang is a new replacement but there is evidence of orig tang having extended another 1″ back over the wrist, suggesting the bbl may be a replacement. The flint lock also appears to be a replacement. Mechanics are functional. Overall condition is good as restored. 52996-1 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1386 |
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1387
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$2,875.00 |
UNIQUE RELIEF CARVED S. BISTEL SIGNED WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FLINTLOCK RIFLE, CIRCA 1820.NSN. Cal. 45. 58″ overall, 42-3/4″ heavy oct bbl, signed in script “S BISTEL”. This is a unique gun with Western PA/Ohio features. The orig owner attributed the maker to Washington County, Pennsylvania which fits for style. The carving is quite unique with a stylized relief carved bird in buttstock and a large un-engraved 4-pc patchbox. 4-1/4″ toeplate with silver hunter’s star on cheekpiece. This is the only signed example known signed by this obscure maker. Gun overall has fine aesthetics with good surface and patina to wood with unique folky relief and incised carving. PROVENANCE: Steve Hench; Fred Schry Collection; an extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete with restored lock and sideplate, re-conversion. Stock has inset wood above lock and several old contemporary repairs. Iron is dark plum with staining and pitting. Brass has mix of dark chocolate to light mustard mixed patinas. Mechanically functional. Discernible rifled bore with pitting. 52969-2 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1387 |
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1388
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$2,300.00 |
INCISED CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE, SIGNED BY SIMON MILLER, HAMBURG, BERKS COUNTY, PA, CIRCA 1830.NSN. Cal. 40. Smooth bore, 57-1/2″ overall, 41-3/4″ oct bbl with brass blade front sight with punch dot and stitch decoration engraving on top flat and signed “S * MILLER” in script. Gun is brass mounted with 3 silver inlays including a well executed engraved new moon on the cheekpiece. Striped maple stock with incised carving rear of cheekpiece and along bbl lines, 4-3/4″ toeplate. 4-pc pierced patchbox and set triggers. This is a good looking gun with minimal noted conservation. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman CONDITION: Very good overall as reconverted. Iron is overall grey/brown with staining and pitting. Stock is sound with restoration noted around the lock and overall re-varnished. Gun was not disassembled to look for other wood repairs. Golcher lock may be replaced, frizzen has welded repair. Sideplates and other brass mounts appear all orig, having a mix of light to medium mustard colored patinas. Silver inlays have grey/silver patina. Incised carving on buttstock is crisp with hand worn patina. Mechanics need attention. 52969-3 JS (4,500-7,000) – Lot 1388 |
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1389
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$0.00 |
OVER-THE-TOP SILVER MOUNTED SINGLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY WILLIAM NICHOLSON OF CORNHILL LONDON CA. 1788.NSN. Cal. 16 ga. (.672 Bore diameter). 37″ Bbl transitions from octagon to round through very fancy fleur-di-lis carved band. Gold poincon “NICHOL” “SON” (working in Cornhill London after 1786) is toward breech end. Bbl has extensively engraved flush silver inlay consisting of some scroll and floral treatment around poincon, two banners engraved “CORNHILL” and “LONDON”, band of blossoms and leaves at transition, with more flowers surrounding gold front sight bead in four legged gold spider. Touch hole is gold lined. Under rib is of silver, and is fitted with two beaded spiral engraved pipes which hold baleen ramrod with steel tulip head and brass tail with worm under cap. Breech iron has intricate engraving of sitting dog watching birds in a tree. Lock with slightly arched plate and rebated pointed tail, has lockplate and semi-waterproof pan thickly silver-plated in “Sheffield” style. Silver plate extends to bridled roller frizzen which has unusual replaceable steel. Feather spring has small bulbous finial. Serpentine cock was also silver plated. Lockplate is engraved with pastoral scene of fences and bushes around “Nicholson” in oval under pan. Flash pan is platinum lined. Lock internals are nicely filed with fancy scrolled bridle. Half stock of lightly figured European walnut has horn tip, and fine raised acanthus carving behind breech iron, and is completely silver mounted. Fancy trigger guard with scrolled grip with urn finial, is hallmarked for earliest George III duty stamp, 1786 date stamp, Sterling, London, and maker ” M.B” (Moses Brent). Silver skeleton buttplate with geometric engraving on edges has inlet urn decoration on butt. Sideplate has thin border surrounding scene of a dog and cottage. There are three silver quatrefoils in checkering at grip. Thimble is fancy cast with pineapple finial. Bbl is held to stock by two captive side bolts through silver acanthus shaped escutcheons. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and breech iron are overall dark brown patina with silver highlights on sharp edges. Lock retains most of its silver plate with areas lifting and missing, especially on cock. Stock retains some of what appears to be its orig varnish finish, worn away around silver from cleaning over the years. Silverwork remains very good, with some loss to detail from cleaning. Stock is sound with one small area of wood lifting at rear of lockplate. Bbl under rib is loose, as is one ramrod pipe. Lock functions well. Bore is good, shiny with some scattered pits. 53053-2 MGM (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1389 |
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1390
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$4,025.00 |
FINE CONTEMPORARY RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.NSN. Cal. 32. 52″ overall, 36″ oct bbl with wigglework engraving and blank silver plaque at breech. Gun is brass mounted with 4-pc engraved patchbox with 6 piercings and silver inset. Toeplate is exceptionally long with one cut-out terminating in engraved birds head. Large brass wear plate forward of trigger guard is engraved en suite as are trigger guard and sideplate. There are 27 engraved German silver insets. Cheekpiece has incised carving surrounded by relief carved design as does bbl tang. Lock is marked “EDWARDS”. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains 90% of its plum finish. Lock is mostly smooth with some pitting. Cock has welded repair. Hairline crack in forestock forward of lock. Mechanics need attention with well defined rifling in rusted bore. 53053-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1390 |
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1391
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$632.50 |
FULL STOCK AMERICAN PERCUSSION CONVERSION RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX.NSN. Cal. 34. 58-1/2″ overall, 48″ oct bbl, originally flint converted to percussion with screw-in bolster with clean-out screw. Interesting thin patchbox with large floral finial. Maple stock with incised carved cheekpiece, brass mounted with wood ramrod. Set triggers. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl is brown with pitting. Lockplate and hammer have been cleaned to grey with pitting, lock maker’s mark partially discernible. Stock is sound with repaired crack at wrist and wood insets around lock where lock and sideplate have been restored. Mechanics functional, with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52969-4 JS (500-900) – Lot 1391 |
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1392
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$34,500.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE CASED COLT BABY PATERSON REVOLVER EHLERS MODEL WITH LOADING LEVER AND ROUND BACK CYLINDER.SN 232. Cal. 31. All blue finish with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line script letter address which reads left hand “Patent Arms Paterson, N.J.-Colt’s Pt.” with dashes at each end. Bbl has the attached Ehlers rammer. Cyl has five chambers with rnd shoulder and ratchet rather than a slot for a rotating ring and measures 1-1/16″. Cyl has the centaur scene roll marking with the four-headed Paterson Colt logo. The tiny frame has folding trigger and is mounted with 1-pc varnished rosewood grip. John Ehlers bought out the parts stock of the bankrupt Patent Arms Manufacturing Co. and proceeded to assemble a number of revolvers of various models. He actually improved them by cutting notches in the back of the cylinder rather than having the original Paterson mechanism and he added loading levers rather than having to use loading tools. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Barrel marking a bit weak and retaining almost all of the Ehler’s quality refinish as does frame and backstrap. Hammer is excellent and loading lever is case colored. Cylinder has much orig blue and crisp cylinder scene. Burnished walnut grips have lovely figure and retain almost all their varnish. Screws are crisp and bore is very good. Action works well. Revolver comes in reproduction period-type book casing with non-Colt capper and Ehler’s type charger retaining no orig gilding and possibly not orig. Paterson bullet mold is orig and retains both orig varnish on handles and some orig bluing on body. A most attractive example of this extremely rare revolver. 53175-1 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1392 |
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1393
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$0.00 |
VERY RARE SHORT BARREL COLT #2 BELT MODEL PATERSON REVOLVER.SN 486. Cal. .34. Rare Paterson with 3-1/16″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “Patent Arms M’g Co Paterson N-J Colt’s Pt” address with small bow ties at each end. Cyl has five chambers with the centaur scene roll marking. Grip frame is straight style with 1-pc nicely figured walnut grip. SN 486 was observed on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl, rotating ring, trigger, bottom of grip. According to various publications there were about 850 Belt Model Paterson revolvers produced 1837-1840 with those SNs shared by both the No. 2 and No. 3 revolvers. Any Paterson is a collector’s prize. They have been valuable since before, during and after the Great Depression, even in the 1950s they sold for hundreds of dollars. The short bbl #2 Belt apart from its rarity is a more than acceptable specimen. CONDITION: Gun retains much of what appears to be much of an old refinish, possibly factory. Bbl markings are still clear and cyl scene is fully visible and excellent for a Paterson. Figured walnut grips retain considerable traces of factory varnish. Wedge is numbered 94 although is an orig Paterson part. Bore is very good and will clean better. Mechanics are excellent. 53084-1 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1393 |
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1394
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$0.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE COLT NO. 5 TEXAS PATERSON REVOLVER WITH FACTORY 4-1/4″ BBL PICTURED ON PG 144 OF THE PATERSON COLT BOOK.SN 594. Cal. .36 4 1/2″ bbl, Extremely rare Colt No. 5 or Texas Model Paterson revolver with 4 1/2-inch barrel marked: “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N J. – Colt’s Pt. with star and snake terminals at each end. Muzzle is chamfered as is the case with all orig Patersons. Round-back, five-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the stage holdup scene with “COLT” in a central panel facing the hammer. The serial number, “594” appears on breech end of the barrel, bottom of the barrel wedge, Cylinder arbor, turning ring, and breech end of the cylinder, backstrap, frame and trigger. All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver has no provision for a loading lever, the recoil shield does not have a capping cut-out and the hammer spur is not knurled. The flared, highly figured, walnut grips have varnish finish. Cyl may be a period replacement. Accompanied by a copy of “The Paterson Colt Book” by R.L. Wilson in which this exact pistol is illustrated on p 144 with credit to noted collector Dennis A. LeVett. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains considerable blue finish. Cyl exhibits nearly all of its roll engraved stagecoach scene, nipples appear orig. Frame retains faint traces of orig case color, some screw heads are degraded. Address line on bbl is faint, and only partially visible. Figured walnut grips are slightly undersized but fit well and are orig. Right grip has large piece of possibly replaced wood. Bore shows characteristic Paterson rifling, will clean to very good. No. 594 offers the advanced collector the opportunity to acquire a well known and well documented Colt Texas Paterson. 53084-2 (80,000-120,000) – Lot 1394 Click here to view provenance |
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1395
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$40,250.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE AND HIGHLY PRIZED DELUXE COLT MODEL 1839 PATERSON CARBINE WITH BIRD’S EYE MAPLE STOCK AND PERIOD ACCESSORIES.SN 737. Cal. .52. 22-3/4″ bbl. Deluxe carbine with highly figured checkered bird’s eye maple stock with pancake cheekpiece and nickel-silver buttplate. Large 2 1/2″ six-shot cylinder is elaborately roll stamped with three oval panels that depict battle and hunting scenes and “COLT’S PATENT/PATENT ARMS MAN’Y/Paterson JERSEY” and delicate scrollwork. The rifled half-round has a factory loading lever with guide on the right side of the lug and a single fixed v-notch rear and pin front sight. The left side of the barrel lug is roll-stamped “- Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J.-Colt’s Pt.”. The frame has an iron scroll shaped trigger guard. Accompanied by an unmarked Paterson-style flask with two-piece horn body, Brass Paterson rifle capper w/ the Rampant Colt, a Paterson revolving rifle and two crossed Paterson revolvers on the lid encircled with “PATENT ARMS MANg Co-PATERSON: N.J.-COLTS PATENT”, and (3) Paterson M1839 Carbine .52 caliber, round ball bullet mold with three turned wooden handles. This ultra-rare and extremely attractive Paterson carbine has long been known to collectors of these ultimate rarities because of its unique burl wood stock, as most 1839 carbines have stocks with plain walnut and do not have German silver buttplates. Certainly a special order at the time, SN 737 is most unusual and worthy of further research. Many of these were reused by the Rhode Island Guard to crush the Dorr Rebellion and were bored out, where as this example retains its orig rifling. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbl is very lightly pitted overall. Paterson address on left of bbl lug is partially visible. Cyl would rate excellent with scene clearly visible and address clear. Frame retains much of a very old bright blue finish. Trigger guard is gray and in same condition as bbl. Tang retains old blued finish as well. Magnificent pearl wood checkered shoulder stock has much of an old varnish and fits action and buttplate perfectly. Loading lever appears to be a more recent replacement. Bore is good for such an early weapon. Action is excellent. Nipples are all intact. This extraordinary rarity comes with an orig and rare Paterson rifle capper in good condition, interior retaining most all of its orig fire gilding. Paterson rifle mold and horn flask also in good condition. 52915-1 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1395 |
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1396
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$12,075.00 |
VERY FINE EARLY THIRD MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 11839 FOR 1851.SN 11839. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” and a large “T” inspector initial forward of trigger guard and fop flat of bbl at breech and backstrab web, smaller “O” inspector marks on trigger guard, backstrap, bbl and cylinder. It has usual 6-shot cyl with panels “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” surrounding the SN along with the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll markings. Mounted with wonderful varnished, highly figured, deluxe 1-pc walnut grips ares not a military feature, so likely a rejected U.S. contract revolver. PROVENANCE: Bruce Burtner collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains strong traces of orig blue with excellent edges and perfect markings. Matching loading lever has faint traces of case color. Wedge does not match but is orig Colt No. 9067. Cylinder has nearly all of its scene with strong model U.S.M.R. Colt’s patent marking and all 6 pin safeties are intact (very unusual). Frame is marked U.S. as noted and case color has faded to gray but shows no rust or pitting. Hammer has very minor erosion on left side. Arbor matching number 839. Varnished grip has most orig varnish a few minor mars on left and right side. Screws are very fine. Bore is excellent for a Dragoon and will clean better. Action is extremely tight. If you want a fine example of Colt’s 4 pound Dragoon revolver No. 11839 will fill that hole in your collection. 52913-2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1396 |
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1397
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$17,250.00 |
RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.SN 317503. Cal. 31. Blue and case colored finish with desirable 6″ bbl, 5-shot cyl. Bbl has brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. The silver-plated brass trigger guard and back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Revolver is factory engraved with full coverage arabesque scrolls on frame which extends over bbl, bbl lug and rammer pivot. The muzzle is engraved in a matching thin drapery border. Top of backstrap is engraved in a fan pattern. Backstrap and trigger guard are further engraved with matching arabesques. Gun retains most of its orig bright blue finish and stagecoach holdup scene is almost entirely visible, four of the six safety pins are serviceable. Accompanied by an orig red velvet lined, Colt casing, compartmented in bottom for revolver, dbl-sided eagle pocket sized flask, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold, a packet of six “COLT’S CARTRIDGE WORKS” combustible cartridges, a Japanned tin of Eley’s caps with green and black label and a functioning key. This is a fine factory engraved revolver made in 1868 retaining most of its orig finish with fine casing and accessories. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine overall, retaining most of its orig blue and case colors with most thinning coming on cyl which still matches gun very well. Strong traces of silver are found on trigger guard and backstrap. Grips retain most of their orig varnish. Accompanying casing is matching fine condition with light soiling and light fading on bottom. Flask retains most of its orig varnish as does L-shaped combination tool. Mold, cartridges and cap tin also very good to fine. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. 53073-12 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1397 |
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1398
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$0.00 |
OUTSTANDING COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.SN 321505. Cal. .31. 4″ bbl with single line New York address. Traditional 5-shot cyl with stagecoach cyl scene with case colored frame, hammer and lever and silver-washed backstrap and trigger guard. Varnished walnut grips. Housed in its correct Colt casing with the appropriate Pocket Model flask with eagle motif surrounded with 13 stars. Also, accompanied by its blue finish iron dual cavity “Colt’s Patent” marked bullet mold and Colt takedown tool. A small grouping of round balls and conical projectiles as well as a period UMC cap can. All reside in this appropriately purple lined case. The 1849 Pocket Model was by far one of the most popular and treasured Colt percussion revolvers. Mfg well into the early 1870s. These guns were prolifically used by civilians and soldiers alike throughout wars and westward expansion. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Retaining most all of its deep factory blue finish on bbl and wedge. 100% cyl scene remains with approx 20% blue finish having flaked from age and/or storage in its protective case. All 5 safety pins remain intact; with one being very slightly battered. Case colors on frame and loading lever are vivid and bright with only the slightest amount of case color loss on sides of hammer spur. Factory varnished walnut grips are exceptionally fine with a minor abrasion on right hand side and several very small bruises on left bottom of grip. All screw heads remain fine and intact with only slight finish loss at very tops. Bore is very good with slight evidence of corrosion, however muzzle and forcing cone remain bright. Silver finish remains in the more protected areas of the trigger guard, however backstrap has only traces of silver in the most protected of areas. After close examination all numbers, including wedge were found to be matching. Mechanics are fine and crisp. The Colt case is very good overall with most all velvet lining being intact with only slight staining at contact areas of muzzle and cyl. Locking mechanism is loose, however complete and could be reattached at any time. Flask is excellent retaining virtually all of its finish. Mold is very fine retaining approx 40% of its finish balance fading to a mellow patina. Takedown tool is in similar condition with slight fading, however is very fine. Case is complete with locking key. Exterior of case is very good with a very small shrinkage crack on top of lid, but however does not detract from its beauty. This is an exceptionally fine example that is beautifully cased and would be a wonderful addition to any collector of Colt firearms. 53073-18 TDW (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1398 |
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1399
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$17,250.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE AND ELABORATELY ENGRAVED COLT LONDON NAVY REVOLVER CASE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES BEARING THE INITIALS AND SIGIL THE FITZGERALD CLAN.SN 28319. Cal 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. SN 28319 is one of a very few Colt’s London Navy’s that has the extremely elaborate and superbly executed scroll engraving on all parts. Other examples of this extraordinary engraving coverage may be found in the book of Colt Engraving and Colt pistols featuring the collection of R.E. Hable. Knurling on the hammer, engraving on the saddle of the hammer and the shell design at the hammer nozzle are all characteristic of this rare series of ultra-deluxe London Navy Colts. London Navy Colts are typically made better than the Hartford examples and this one is no exception. The fit and finish are equal to the best London gun makers of the time. CONDITION: Condition is fine throughout with what finish is missing caused by flaking rather than wear. Engraving is as crisp as the day it left the London factory. Case colors on frame are muted. Some bright blue remains in protected areas on bbl and underneath the elaborately engraved rammer. Checkering is as new. Backstrap retains most orig silver as does trigger guard. Fitzgerald Sigil extremely crisp. Domed screws retain much orig finish as does trigger. Blue has mostly drifted from cylinder but Naval engagement scene is clear throughout. Burl walnut grips show much orig varnish and lovely figure. London casing has orig blue lining. Some damage to partitions. Dixon flask has much orig gilding on spout and much orig lacquer on body with a few dents. Colt’s patent mold has some orig bluing. Eley cap tin present. At some point the orig escutcheon was removed and replace with one engraved “Captain Blake”. All matching numbers including wedge. Bore is excellent. Pin safeties are intact and action crisp as new. As beautiful an engraved London Navy Colt as one could ask for. 53182-1 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 1399 |
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1400
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$12,650.00 |
ARCHIVE OF UNION GENERAL HENRY L. ABBOTT INCLUDING HIS SPECIAL CASED MARTIAL COLT NAVY REVOLVER HE CARRIED THROUGH THE ENTIRE CIVIL WAR.SN 60777. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. Henry L. Abbott (1831-1927) was a lifelong military man from Beverly, Massachusetts. Abbott graduated 2nd in his class from West Point in 1854. His four years at the military academy found him always at head of the class or number two. Upon graduation he chose the Artillery Service, but the brightest students typically ended up in the more prestigious Engineering Corps. The Academy Adjutant convinced Abbott to join the Engineers and he would indeed see American frontiers as he wished. Abbott was quickly assigned to survey the area on the Pacific Coast for the Trans-Continental Railroad. Abbot kept a detailed diary and notes of his travels in the Pacific Northwest which were published in the Oregon Historical Quarter in 1932. A copy of this 48-pg text accompanies this lot. During the Civil War, Abbott was wounded at the 1st Battle of Bull Run, later becoming topographical engineer and was in charge of artillery during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862. January 19, 1863, he was appointed Colonel of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, transferring March 3, 1863 as Brigade Commander. In May of 1864, he commanded the artillery during the siege at Petersburg and his classic military text, Siege Artillery in the Campaigns Against Richmond With Notes on the 15-Inch Gun which was printed just after the war. Abbott commanded siege artillery during the successful bombardment of Ft. Fisher in January 1865. In post-war years, Abbott continued to serve in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Abbott’s influence would be seen in coastal defenses well into the 20th century. Abbott is the father of the submarine mine system, still used today. After Abbott’s retirement from military service, he designed a lock canal system that convinced President Theodore Roosevelt to adopt the Panama Canal construction as we know it today over a majority consensus that recommended a sea level canal. Indeed, Abbott’s engineering legacy lives on today. This lot includes an 1868 detailed letter to Edward Dana concerning his concussion fuse along with a hand drawn sketch of “The Dana Concussion Fuse” and handwritten explanation of its mechanism. There are two other letters concerning artillery and mortar fire, along with a an 1868 review of Abbott’s siege artillery book published in 1868 which a later addition accompanies. Two other wrap bound books also accompany, both by Abbott; Early Days of the Engineer School of Application, 1904 and Half Century of a West Point Class 1850 to 1854 with annotations by Abbott concerning classmates. Also included, are three wartime photographs of Abbott: two CDVS; one as Captain, circa 1862, one is Colonel, circa 1863 and an 1865 cabinet card as Brevet Major General. Other wartime documents include: his Captain’s appointment and a pass to leave Washington defenses to Alexandria. Also, Brigadier General transmittal document from 1904 and a scarce silver 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery membership medal with ribbon. Abbott’s pistol is in remarkable condition, retaining most of its orig finish and is most unusual in that it is a US Martial with inspection cartouches on stocks and sub-inspector marks on most every metal piece. Very usual is the fact that the brass trigger guard and backstrap are silver-plated, retaining virtually all their well patinaed surface. Gun is housed in a compartmented mahogany Colt case with paper label glued to surface “MY OLD COLT REVOLVER / CARRIED BY ME THROUGH THE / CIVIL WAR 1861-65 / H.L.A”. Casing is green velvet lined, retaining Colt Patent 2-cavity mold with wooden handle extension tied with chord, L-shaped gun tool, tin of caps and a small oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl and cyl retain about 80% orig blue with areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Bbl housing on right side has numerous small dings and dents at wedge and wedge slot. Hammer and loading assembly have strong traces of bright case colors. Frame has traces of case colors with an overall plum/grey patina. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 90% orig silver-plate with freckling. Screws show about half their orig blue. Rolled Ormsby cyl scene is 95% intact with all 6 safety pins intact. Grips are very fine, still showing raised grain with bright cartouches with light edge wear. Mechanics need attention due to grease build up. Cyl chambers show strong blue finish with bright shiny crisp bore. Paper and ephemera are all very good. 53179-1 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1400 |
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1401
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$14,950.00 |
SUPERB COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER IN ORIG CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES.SN 26429. Cal. .36. 7-1/2″ bbl. One of the finest plain 1861 Navy revolvers. This lovely specimen retains not only much orig finish, but its orig case with proper caps for Colt’s belt model, a Colt’s patent slant charger Navy flask and a Colt’s patent mold, screwdriver and an orig packet of revolving belt pistol combustible cartridges. Mfg in 1865, gun is essentially as it left the factory. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Revolver is simply superb. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig bright blue finish, loading lever retains nearly all its cased colors, frame and hammer retain nearly all of their orig vibrant case colors. Cyl retains some orig blue, but exhibits flaking as is common on Colt percussion revolvers. Screws retain nearly all their brilliant blue. Walnut grips nearly all of their orig Colt factory varnish, with few if any blemishes. Revolver is so tight, that we did not remove the bbl to check the bore, but it appears to be excellent. Action is as new. Gun is possibly unfired and retains all of its pin safeties. Case is excellent with some fading to orig wine colored lining. Colt’s flask is excellent retaining much orig gilding on spout and almost all orig lacquer on body with no visible dents. Cap tin is excellent. Mold retains nearly all its orig blued finish, as does screwdriver. If you want a superb cased plain 1861 Navy, you need look no further than No. 26429. 53096-2 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 1401 |
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1402
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$19,550.00 |
FABULOUS FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER WITH ONE PIECE IVORY GRIP.SN 38016. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue and case color finish with silver-plated grip straps in American factory casing with accessories. Bbl shows 1-line Colt New York address rolled on top. SN appears on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and arbor. Last 4-digits of SN are struck on rear face of cyl. Grip was not removed. SN on frame, trigger guard and backstrap have “IE” which designations ivory grips and engraved. All numbers match. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” in an arc. Left rear bow of trigger guard is stamped “36 Cal”. Backstrap is inscribed “WILLIAM A. FARNAM / JULY 1866”. 1-pce ivory grip. Revolver was engraved in an open scroll pattern by Conrad Ulrich Jr. Engraving appears at breech of bbl bordering address. Bbl lug shows a riband with dental motif, indicative of Conrad Ulrich, Jr.’s work. Frame engraving has no background. Engraving frames “COLT PATENT”mark. Hammer shows wolf’s head motif. Trigger guard shows scroll surrounding front screw and on outside of trigger guard bow. Backstrap has a splay of lines radiating from the hammer mortise, bordered by a scalloped line and a scroll tail. Butt of backstrap also shows scroll which borders inscription. Butt shows scroll engraving. SN is bordered by riband. Screw has fine lines radiating around it. Backstrap engraving is bordered by a fine line. Mahogany case is of the American style made for Colt revolvers. Case has pine bottom and dust lip. Case is of the partition design, lined with purple felt. Partition contains Colt bullet mold marked “COLT’S PATENT” on the screw. Correct Colt flask with eagle and shield under 2 rows of stars over crossed pistols with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on a riband under the pistols. Flask is embossed only on one side. Colt combination nipple wrench and screwdriver. Eley Brothers 250-count cap tin. Packet of 5 combustible envelope cartridges. Case also has a key. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% bright blue finish with balance having flaked to a smooth grey/brown patina. Most of the flaking is on right side of bbl. Engraving and markings are sharp. Rammer shows considerable case color remaining, especially on the flat. Cone sight is sharp. Frame retains 80% case color finish with most of the loss on left side by hammer screw. Engraving and markings are sharp. Backstrap and trigger guard also retain most of the orig silver-plate with the majority missing on backstrap. Markings are sharp. Frame and grip screws all retain a generous amount of fire blue finish. Left grip strap screw has a broken head. This made it impossible to remove grip. Grip fits perfectly. Cyl shows 50% somewhat dull blue finish with flaking at the rear and a light drag mark between bold stops. SN is clear. Five safety pins are present but somewhat battered. Hammer shows considerable case color finish. Wolf head engraving is sharp. Trigger retains a generous amount of fire blue. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good with most of the orig varnish on exterior and a couple of small cracks and dents on the lid. Case lock tab area has been repaired. Lining is very good, partitions are intact. Revolver pocket shows impression of revolver. Partitions are slightly tattered. Bullet mold is very good with clean cavities and shows most of a dull blue finish. “COLT’S PATENT” mark on sprue and “36P” mark on mold are sharp. Flask is very fine, retaining most of the lacquer finish and very crisp embossing. Top and spout retain most of the gilt finish. Spring shows traces of orig blue finish. Cap tin is very good, retaining most of the Japanned finish. Label is intact with some slight stains and losses on edge. Combination tool also shows considerable blue remaining. Cartridge pack is very good with clear label and is intact. An opportunity to obtain a very attractive late production Colt Model 1861 police revolver whose history would be worth the research. 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. 53096-1 TEP (17,500-27,500) ESA – Lot 1402 |
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1403
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$3,450.00 |
VERY FINE COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER WITH 6-1/2″ BBL.SN 14312. Cal. .36. 6-1/2″ rnd bbl. Single line New York address with cased color frame, hammer and loading lever, fluted 5-shot cyl with silver washed brass trigger guard and backstrap and 1pc varnished walnut grips. Mfg 1862. A large portion of the production of these revolvers were later converted to cartridge, so fine condition original examples are not overly common. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very fine with most Colt factory blue finish remaining on bbl assembly with an estimated over 60% blue finish remaining on cyl. Vivid case colors remain on frame and protected areas of hammer and loading lever. Little silver wash finish remains with the exception of protected areas around trigger and trigger guard. This is a very fine, all numbers matching example still retaining all 5 safety pins on rear of cyl. Most screws are fine, however show evidence of removal with an ill-fitting screw driver at some earlier period. Bore is excellent with slight corrosion at muzzle. Mechanics are crisp, however safety position on hammer fails to engage. Otherwise, an exceptional example. 53096-8 TDW (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1403 |
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1404
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$0.00 |
SPLENDID COLT 1860 ARMY RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER THE ANCESTOR OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY.SN 4796. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. This pristine example of the Richards Mason conversion has the 2-line patent dates on the frame .44 caliber marking on the trigger guard and is a 6 notch cylinder as opposed to the scarcer 12 notch cylinder. All SN’s matching. The loading gate undoubtedly matched to the number on the frame, but did not disassemble to verify this. Revolver is remarkable in that it retains nearly 100% of its orig bright nickel finish. Most of these saw heavy use on the frontier and were often cut down and later sent down to Mexico. Considering the rarity of a pristine Richards they should be worth more than comparable single actions not less. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: 4796 is in near pristine condition throughout. The bbl retains nearly 100% bright nickel as does ejector rod housing. Cylinder has perfect Naval engagement scene. Frame is pristine with one small peel on right side. Backstrap & trigger guard retain nearly 100% orig Colt factory nickel finish. Screws are very good. Grips with some minor dents on left side retain nearly all their orig bright factory varnish. Bore is excellent and front of cylinder indicates gun has been fired very little if at all. Action is tight as new. A very fine example of this scarce revolver. 53073-15 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1404 |
