LOT OF 5 GUNMAKERS’ BROADSIDES AND LETTERHEADS, MOST FROM CIVIL WAR ERA.

LOT OF 5 GUNMAKERS’ BROADSIDES AND LETTERHEADS, MOST FROM CIVIL WAR ERA. 1) E. Whitney with engravings of percussion revolvers and muskets. “See the recommendation of Colonel Jefferson Davis, late Secretary of War.” was crossed out in ink, obviously dating this to the beginning of the Civil War. 2) Flyer for “NATIONAL RIFLE AND CARBINE”. No address or contact is given on this sheet. 3) Greene’s Carbine by Mass. Arms Co., taped on corners with foxing on the folds. 4) Starr Arms Co. letterhead, dated 1864, concerning cartridges for their carbines and addressed to Maj. T. T. S. Laidley. Folded but fine. 5) Operation instructions for Porter’s turret rifles. Light folds with some chips. 4-60194, 4-60196, 4-60197, 4-60198, 4-60199 FS799 (750-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	403j	$805.00	LOT OF 5 GUNMAKERS’ BROADSIDES AND LETTERHEADS, MOST FROM CIVIL WAR ERA. 1) E. Whitney with engravings of percussion revolvers and muskets. “See the recommendation of Colonel Jefferson Davis, late Secretary of War.” was crossed out in ink, obviously dating this to the beginning of the Civil War. 2) Flyer for “NATIONAL RIFLE AND CARBINE”. No address or contact is given on this sheet. 3) Greene’s Carbine by Mass. Arms Co., taped on corners with foxing on the folds. 4) Starr Arms Co. letterhead, dated 1864, concerning cartridges for their carbines and addressed to Maj. T. T. S. Laidley. Folded but fine. 5) Operation instructions for Porter’s turret rifles. Light folds with some chips. 4-60194, 4-60196, 4-60197, 4-60198, 4-60199 FS799 (750-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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