Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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(A) COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER ENGRAVED "WF & CO - SAN FRANCISCO" (186

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 353)      

Manufactured in 1866. 6" octagonal barrel with a post front sight and V notch sight on the lip of the hammer. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel. "ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA". On the left side of the frame is "COLTS / PATENT". On the left side of the trigger guard is "31 CAL". It has the stagecoach cylinder scene on the 6-shot cylinder. The full serial number, 281099, was observed on the barrel assembly, frame trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 1099, observed on the loading lever, wedge, arbor, and the side of the cylinder. Period engraved on the backstrap "W. F. & Co. SAN FRANCISCO." 1-piece wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene is visible. Dark bore with pitting in the lands and grooves. The grip shows some dings and dents from use. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial Number: 281099
Manufactured in 1866. 6" octagonal barrel with a post front sight and V notch sight on the lip of the hammer. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel. "ADDRESS ...moreCOL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA". On the left side of the frame is "COLTS / PATENT". On the left side of the trigger guard is "31 CAL". It has the stagecoach cylinder scene on the 6-shot cylinder. The full serial number, 281099, was observed on the barrel assembly, frame trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 1099, observed on the loading lever, wedge, arbor, and the side of the cylinder. Period engraved on the backstrap "W. F. & Co. SAN FRANCISCO." 1-piece wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene is visible. Dark bore with pitting in the lands and grooves. The grip shows some dings and dents from use. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial Number: 281099

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(A) FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1848).

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 353)      

First model Colt Dragoon manufactured in 1848, with oval cylinder stops and a square back trigger guard. "ADDRESS SAML COLT - NEW YORK CITY" on the top flat of the barrel, read from the breech toward the muzzle. On the left forward part of the frame is "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." There is a small T on the rear of the cylinder, for Superintendent William Tuller. Full serial number, 3652, observed on the following parts: barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, backstrap cylinder, and grip. Partial serial number, 652, observed on the loading lever and the cylinder lug. The wedge is numbered 437. The Ranger and Indian cylinder scene has "U.S DRAGOONS / COLTS PATENT" and "W.L. ORMSBY SO. NY". German silver front sight and V-notch hammer lip. Silver-plated trigger guard and back strap with a 1-piece wood grip. CONDITION: This is an above-average Dragoon with a wonderful cylinder scene. The gun shows good honest wear with no pitting or frosting on the gun. There is some factory blue finish in the protected areas. Quite a bit of case color on both sides of the frame and some on the loading lever. Copious amounts of silver plate on the trigger guard and back strap. Very strong bore with some slight spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The grip fits the gun extremely well, with just a hint of shrinkage. There is a possibility that a coat of varnish added to the grip. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial Number: 3652
First model Colt Dragoon manufactured in 1848, with oval cylinder stops and a square back trigger guard. "ADDRESS SAML COLT - NEW YORK CITY" on the top flat of the barrel...more, read from the breech toward the muzzle. On the left forward part of the frame is "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." There is a small T on the rear of the cylinder, for Superintendent William Tuller. Full serial number, 3652, observed on the following parts: barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, backstrap cylinder, and grip. Partial serial number, 652, observed on the loading lever and the cylinder lug. The wedge is numbered 437. The Ranger and Indian cylinder scene has "U.S DRAGOONS / COLTS PATENT" and "W.L. ORMSBY SO. NY". German silver front sight and V-notch hammer lip. Silver-plated trigger guard and back strap with a 1-piece wood grip. CONDITION: This is an above-average Dragoon with a wonderful cylinder scene. The gun shows good honest wear with no pitting or frosting on the gun. There is some factory blue finish in the protected areas. Quite a bit of case color on both sides of the frame and some on the loading lever. Copious amounts of silver plate on the trigger guard and back strap. Very strong bore with some slight spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. The grip fits the gun extremely well, with just a hint of shrinkage. There is a possibility that a coat of varnish added to the grip. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial Number: 3652

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COLT DRAGOON LEATHER HOLSTER EMBELLISHED IN SILVER WITH THE MEXICAN COAT OF ARMS.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 353)      

Slim Jim-style vintage leather holster for a Colt Dragoon. Plain leather holster with a 2-line border carved all the way around the holster. Belt loop is attached with 2 copper rivets at the top and 1 at the bottom with some stitching. On the front of the holster is a Mexican Eagle, with a snake in his talons and beak while standing on a cactus, executed in sheet silver. CONDITION: This holster shows its age with the leather crazing but is still in great shape. The original stitching is all present and has not been split. The plug is still in the bottom of the holster. A great addition to any Colt Dragoon.
Slim Jim-style vintage leather holster for a Colt Dragoon. Plain leather holster with a 2-line border carved all the way around the holster. Belt loop is attached with 2 ...morecopper rivets at the top and 1 at the bottom with some stitching. On the front of the holster is a Mexican Eagle, with a snake in his talons and beak while standing on a cactus, executed in sheet silver. CONDITION: This holster shows its age with the leather crazing but is still in great shape. The original stitching is all present and has not been split. The plug is still in the bottom of the holster. A great addition to any Colt Dragoon.

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(A) COLT MODEL 1877DA LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1878).

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 353)      

Absolutely stunning blue and case hardened Colt 1877 DA manufactured second year of production, 1878. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped on September 3, 1878 to Spies Kissam and Company in New York, New York, in a shipment of one gun. Gun is listed as a 6" with blue finish and unlisted stocks. Special features indicate furnishment with an ejector. 2-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. Etched panel on left side of the barrel reads "COLT D. A. 38". Caliber designation on the left rear trigger bow webbing, ".38 CAL". This is very unusual, but there are not any patent dates on the left side of the frame nor any place on this gun. This would be a factory oversight. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the rear of the cylinder. Assembly number, 520, is on the inside of the loading gate. German silver half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Screws, cylinder pin, trigger, and back of hammer are nitre blue. 1-piece checkered rosewood grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original high-polish blue finish. There are a few small scratches and handling marks scattered across the gun. Vibrant case color on the frame. The nitre blue small parts show little to no wear. This gun has a great etched panel. Checkering on the grip is sharp and crisp. Grip fits the gun superbly. Great bore with a couple of small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine in both single and double action. A very high condition gun that would be a great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Lightning Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 9176
Absolutely stunning blue and case hardened Colt 1877 DA manufactured second year of production, 1878. According to the Colt Archive letter, this gun was shipped on Septem...moreber 3, 1878 to Spies Kissam and Company in New York, New York, in a shipment of one gun. Gun is listed as a 6" with blue finish and unlisted stocks. Special features indicate furnishment with an ejector. 2-line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. Etched panel on left side of the barrel reads "COLT D. A. 38". Caliber designation on the left rear trigger bow webbing, ".38 CAL". This is very unusual, but there are not any patent dates on the left side of the frame nor any place on this gun. This would be a factory oversight. Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number observed on the rear of the cylinder. Assembly number, 520, is on the inside of the loading gate. German silver half moon front sight with a V notch rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Screws, cylinder pin, trigger, and back of hammer are nitre blue. 1-piece checkered rosewood grip. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original high-polish blue finish. There are a few small scratches and handling marks scattered across the gun. Vibrant case color on the frame. The nitre blue small parts show little to no wear. This gun has a great etched panel. Checkering on the grip is sharp and crisp. Grip fits the gun superbly. Great bore with a couple of small spots of frosting in the lands and grooves. Gun locks up tight and indexes fine in both single and double action. A very high condition gun that would be a great addition to any collection. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 DA Lightning Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 9176

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(A) EXCEPTIONAL NICKEL PLATED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER (1878).

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 353)      

Manufactured in 1878. This gun remains in stunning original condition. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY 2 -72 / " JAN. 19. -75". Caliber designation on the left side of the trigger guard, "44 CF". Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 5497, observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1737, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Early bullseye ejector rod. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1-piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory-applied nickel finish. The hammer shows a little edge wear to the case color. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the left side grip. An extremely high condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 45497
Manufactured in 1878. This gun remains in stunning original condition. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Etched ...morepanel on the left side of the barrel, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / " JULY 2 -72 / " JAN. 19. -75". Caliber designation on the left side of the trigger guard, "44 CF". Matching full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 5497, observed on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1737, observed on the inside of the loading gate. Early bullseye ejector rod. Nitre blue screws, trigger, and center pin. Case color hammer and 1-piece varnished wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the original factory-applied nickel finish. The hammer shows a little edge wear to the case color. Nitre parts are great, and the screws have not been molested. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips retain almost all of the original varnish with just a couple of small contusions on the left side grip. An extremely high condition gun worthy of any private or museum collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 45497

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(A) SUPERB WESTERN SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH HELFRICHT ENGRAVING, CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS,

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 353)      

Manufactured 1888 per Colt factory letter. The letter indicates gun shipped as a 4 - 3/4" nickel gun with checkered ivory grips in .41 Colt (likely a factory error, as there is another error in the letter) to G.A. Gabrielson, May 5th, 1888, factory engraved with additional remarks that a name was engraved on the backstrap, but no details regarding name. The backstrap is engraved "L.P. Barton from his friends San Diego California April 3rd 1888". The gun is one of Helfricht's masterpieces, with approximately C class coverage of his scrollwork on a punch dot background, accented with geometrics and florals throughout, and bordered vignettes around the Colt patent information of frame, the address on top of barrel, and the serial number on the butt. The top strap is particularly well engraved with scrollwork, and the cylinder is extensively engraved, going so far as to dress the flutes. Checkered ivory grips have shrunk ever so slightly, but are still an exceptional fit. L.P. Barton, born Lorenzo Poe Barton, was a significant police officer in San Diego during the mid-late 1880s, a particularly volatile time for the city as the transcontinental railroad was completed in November of 1885, and the population exploded. As typically happens when a population explodes that quickly, a number of bad actors also arrived in San Diego, and by 1887 the City approved City Marshal Joe Coyne hiring help, with the final count numbering over 20 police officers. They largely handled minor disturbances such as drunkness, vagrancy, and enforcing the curfew that required saloons to close at 11:00pm, a practice that often did not happen, allegedly because the saloons paid off the police. Gambling dens were also the subject of police investigation, as California had functionally outlawed gambling in 1885; in 1888, an investigation was made into the nature of gambling in San Diego, and the results were mixed. Some argued that gambling was largely absent from San Diego, while others said that most saloons were engaging in gambling (particularly stud-horse poker), and, as police were not to enter the establishments unless making arrests, they were not privy to the extent of the issue. Others claimed that the police were demanding bribes, with the owner of the Hub saloon accusing Barton of trying to extort $100, a charge Barton denied. Coyne said that his men were told to arrest gamblers, but admitted that he knew of "a gambler named Earp" who had defied arrest; Wyatt Earp was running faro out of a Sixth Street saloon, and when confronted Earp told the officer "if he came after his [Earp's] game he would get into his coffin.". During this time Barton was made deputy constable, as he is found listed as such in the San Diego Directory in 1888; while no definitive information exists, it stands to reason that Barton received this gun from his friends as a congratulatory gift. Further supporting this theory is the Colt letter listing shipment to G.A. Gabrielson (a typo, as Maxwell's directory only lists G.E. Gabrielson, not G.A.), another policeman in San Diego. Ultimately, in 1889, 6 police officers were let go, Barton among them. The reasoning is unclear, but the article states that it was no reflection on the men, and that "when the men were appointed it was with the understanding that at the end of sixty days such removals would be made by the commission as they saw fit, without preferring charges", and that a member of the commission had been on the streets telling people that Barton in particular "won't be on the force long". Barton continued to pursue a career in law enforcement as a private detective, and is referenced in 1893 in a June edition of The Morning Call in an article entitled "Outlaw Hunting" about the Harry N. Morse detective agency chasing Chris Evans and John Sontag. Barton offered extensive commentary about the two men, noting that they were no longer popular amongst the people as the men had moved from railroad and express robberies to murder, and their rapidly decreasing funds meant they could no longer buy goodwill. Barton then appears in November of the same year, involved in the arrest of several men who were stealing wire. In an August 31st, 1894 newspaper, he was searching for a Henry Steward, a seaman who disappeared; Barton was looking for Steward or his descendants to close a bank account. The last case involving Barton is found in a small article in the Record Union of Sacramento, where Barton was looking for a James Beatty, or his descendants. Click here to see the full description.

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(C) OUTSTANDING FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT .38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH A FACTORY BOX, EX.

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 353)      

This exceptional .38 Super Match is accompanied by a factory letter that lists the gun as a blue finished, pearl gripped, Class B engraved gun with an adjustable sight and shipped to Abercrombie and Fitch in New York on November 27th, 1935; Abercrombie and Fitch subsequently purchased the gun on August 14th, 1936. "Colt's Super .38", Douglas Sheldon's seminal work on the Colt .38 Super, indicates that a scant 23 pre-War Super Match guns were engraved; only 7 blued guns shipped with pearls, and only 6 guns with Stevens Adjustable sights were shipped in the US (9 were made and 3 shipped to Mexico). This gun is further featured in "American Beauty: The Prewar Colt National Match Government Model Pistol" as plate 20 on pg. 21, and again as plates 54 and 55, pg. 43. While unsigned, the engraving has been listed as that of Wilbur Glahn, Colt's factory engraver during the time frame, and the gun compares very favorably with both guns on pg. 419 of "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, a pair of .38 Super Matches shipped to Texas. Features include the scarce Stevens adjustable sight, the early "MATCH" rollmark instead of the "SUPER MATCH" that was first advertised in January of 1935; Sheldon notes that due to the manufacturing process when Colt roll marked guns fairly early in the process, inventories of "MATCH" marked slides would have still been in stock and speculates "MATCH" guns exist into the 18000 range and "SUPER MATCH" was around 19000 and later. Glahn's trademark rolling vinework with accenting punch dot engraving covers approximately 75% of this gun, with interspersed florals and other devices throughout. Factory smooth pearl grips with astounding fire. Small parts include spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, checkered thick tab thumb safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short milled checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, and arched knurled mainspring housing. 2-tone magazine with Colt's .38 Super Auto designation on baseplate. Due to the condition of this gun, we have elected not to disassemble it to check internal markings. Housed in a Colt box with endlabels indicating an Engraved Super .38 with "4394" penciled on bottom and containing a Colt 38 Super brochure in plastic envelope. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by extensive provenance, including a factory letter dated November 15th, 1996 and addressed to T.J. Mullin; a letter from T.J. Mullin describing when the gun came out of Robert Settani's collection when sold at auction in 1992, when he purchased in from Butterfield and Butterfield in 1996, and indicating that he believes it to be one of the finest pre-War factory engraved .38 Super Match pistols and possibly the earliest, and that it was featured in his books "American Beauty" and "Handbook of Handguns"; a scan of the photo of the gun when sold as part of the Settani Collection; scans when sold at Butterfield and Butterfield; relevant scans from Douglas Sheldon's book; copy of Butterfield & Butterfield's 1995 Catalog, where this gun is listed as lot 954; a copy of Rampant Colt, Summer 2013 issue, showing a nearly identical gun with the "SUPER MATCH" rollmark on the cover with a brief article discussing that gun. CONDITION: Overall very fine to near mint, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor silvering to high edges and a few reciprocating areas; most offensive a single line takedown mark on frame in finger clearance cut. Straps have some mild browning coming up through the blue that does not detract; previous descriptions have listed this gun as 98%, which this author feels is representative. Pearl grips with excellent fire, one minor crack, and some light dings on right scale. Bore is excellent with sharp lands and grooves, possibly unfired. Box is good with some water damage to lid and reapplied "Engraved" sticker; trade label in lid may be a replacement. This is one of the finest engraved Pre-War .38 Super Matches and is truly outstanding. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .38 Super FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: .38 Super Match Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 17106
This exceptional .38 Super Match is accompanied by a factory letter that lists the gun as a blue finished, pearl gripped, Class B engraved gun with an adjustable sight an...mored shipped to Abercrombie and Fitch in New York on November 27th, 1935; Abercrombie and Fitch subsequently purchased the gun on August 14th, 1936. "Colt's Super .38", Douglas Sheldon's seminal work on the Colt .38 Super, indicates that a scant 23 pre-War Super Match guns were engraved; only 7 blued guns shipped with pearls, and only 6 guns with Stevens Adjustable sights were shipped in the US (9 were made and 3 shipped to Mexico). This gun is further featured in "American Beauty: The Prewar Colt National Match Government Model Pistol" as plate 20 on pg. 21, and again as plates 54 and 55, pg. 43. While unsigned, the engraving has been listed as that of Wilbur Glahn, Colt's factory engraver during the time frame, and the gun compares very favorably with both guns on pg. 419 of "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, a pair of .38 Super Matches shipped to Texas. Features include the scarce Stevens adjustable sight, the early "MATCH" rollmark instead of the "SUPER MATCH" that was first advertised in January of 1935; Sheldon notes that due to the manufacturing process when Colt roll marked guns fairly early in the process, inventories of "MATCH" marked slides would have still been in stock and speculates "MATCH" guns exist into the 18000 range and "SUPER MATCH" was around 19000 and later. Glahn's trademark rolling vinework with accenting punch dot engraving covers approximately 75% of this gun, with interspersed florals and other devices throughout. Factory smooth pearl grips with astounding fire. Small parts include spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, checkered thick tab thumb safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short milled checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, and arched knurled mainspring housing. 2-tone magazine with Colt's .38 Super Auto designation on baseplate. Due to the condition of this gun, we have elected not to disassemble it to check internal markings. Housed in a Colt box with endlabels indicating an Engraved Super .38 with "4394" penciled on bottom and containing a Colt 38 Super brochure in plastic envelope. PROVENANCE: This gun is accompanied by extensive provenance, including a factory letter dated November 15th, 1996 and addressed to T.J. Mullin; a letter from T.J. Mullin describing when the gun came out of Robert Settani's collection when sold at auction in 1992, when he purchased in from Butterfield and Butterfield in 1996, and indicating that he believes it to be one of the finest pre-War factory engraved .38 Super Match pistols and possibly the earliest, and that it was featured in his books "American Beauty" and "Handbook of Handguns"; a scan of the photo of the gun when sold as part of the Settani Collection; scans when sold at Butterfield and Butterfield; relevant scans from Douglas Sheldon's book; copy of Butterfield & Butterfield's 1995 Catalog, where this gun is listed as lot 954; a copy of Rampant Colt, Summer 2013 issue, showing a nearly identical gun with the "SUPER MATCH" rollmark on the cover with a brief article discussing that gun. CONDITION: Overall very fine to near mint, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor silvering to high edges and a few reciprocating areas; most offensive a single line takedown mark on frame in finger clearance cut. Straps have some mild browning coming up through the blue that does not detract; previous descriptions have listed this gun as 98%, which this author feels is representative. Pearl grips with excellent fire, one minor crack, and some light dings on right scale. Bore is excellent with sharp lands and grooves, possibly unfired. Box is good with some water damage to lid and reapplied "Engraved" sticker; trade label in lid may be a replacement. This is one of the finest engraved Pre-War .38 Super Matches and is truly outstanding. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .38 Super FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: .38 Super Match Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 17106

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(A) EXEMPLARY, QUITE POSSIBLY THE HIGHEST CONDITION EXAMPLE KNOWN, BLUED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 353)      

This gun is a legend in the Colt collecting community, and the list of owners is outstanding: Eric Vaule, Herb Glass Senior, Richard Prosser Mellon, Warren Anderson, Charles Schreiner II, Michael Zomber, Kurt House, and Paul Friedrich. Per the included factory letter, this gun shipped to Cornwall & Smock on July 30th, 1892, as a .45 Colt with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, checkered wood, factory engraving, including "P.G." engraved on backstrap, and a special notation for a "50 Yard sight". The gun is nearly completely covered in extremely tight well executed scroll cut by Helfricht with a finely executed punch dot background. Stunning geometrics fill in negative space where scroll would not fit, and rocker engraving and dressed edges are used to accentuate borders. Left side of the frame has a masterfully executed 2-tier starburst around the central screw, which is repeated with 1 tier on the right side. The cylinder is engraved en suite with rocker engraving and punch dots decorating the rear of the cylinder, with the balance filled with explosive geometrics and linework. Even careful attention has been paid to the ejector rod, with a single line of wrigglework accented by punch dots and encapsulating a single floral, the front sight, which has been dressed about the perimeter, and the trigger guard, which has geometric work throughout. 2 piece checkered walnut grips, rotatable lanyard loop on stud. The gun has also been well documented, appearing in the Roll of Honor in Volume 26, No. 5, 2004 edition of Man at Arms, on a 2 page spread; a physical copy of the magazine is included and signed "For my friend Paul Freidrich Kurt House" and dated 3-12-11, probably when Paul purchased the gun. A letter from the Connecticut Historical Society addressing possibles for who Cornwall & Smock refers to and associated names, with no luck; a second letter from Dean Nelson, curator at the Museum of Connecticut History indicates that Cornwall & Smock may be a reference to H.C. Cornwall, who may have worked for Colt. A letter from Michael Zomber shares that Eric Vaule, John Gangel, Robert Berryman, and Greg Martin, among others, consider this gun to be the most elaborate and beautiful factory engraved and blued 1878 known. Michael notes that the engraving is undoubtedly Helfricht's, and amongst his finest works as it exhibits tighter scroll and features not normally seen. CONDITION: Outstanding, retaining approximately 90% of the factory bluing with typical age-related silvering to high edges and a few very minor areas of patina, mostly on cylinder and tip of loading gate. Straps, rear of trigger guard, and face of trigger blade with larger areas of dove grey consistent with use. Grips are excellent with the majority of their varnish intact and sharp checkering, only one area of rubbing on left side (incidentally, where it would rub against a belt while holstered). Only a phantom of a turn line. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent. This is one of the finest engraved Colt cartridge revolvers and one of the finest engraved Colt firearms period. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Frontier Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 30710
This gun is a legend in the Colt collecting community, and the list of owners is outstanding: Eric Vaule, Herb Glass Senior, Richard Prosser Mellon, Warren Anderson, Char...moreles Schreiner II, Michael Zomber, Kurt House, and Paul Friedrich. Per the included factory letter, this gun shipped to Cornwall & Smock on July 30th, 1892, as a .45 Colt with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, checkered wood, factory engraving, including "P.G." engraved on backstrap, and a special notation for a "50 Yard sight". The gun is nearly completely covered in extremely tight well executed scroll cut by Helfricht with a finely executed punch dot background. Stunning geometrics fill in negative space where scroll would not fit, and rocker engraving and dressed edges are used to accentuate borders. Left side of the frame has a masterfully executed 2-tier starburst around the central screw, which is repeated with 1 tier on the right side. The cylinder is engraved en suite with rocker engraving and punch dots decorating the rear of the cylinder, with the balance filled with explosive geometrics and linework. Even careful attention has been paid to the ejector rod, with a single line of wrigglework accented by punch dots and encapsulating a single floral, the front sight, which has been dressed about the perimeter, and the trigger guard, which has geometric work throughout. 2 piece checkered walnut grips, rotatable lanyard loop on stud. The gun has also been well documented, appearing in the Roll of Honor in Volume 26, No. 5, 2004 edition of Man at Arms, on a 2 page spread; a physical copy of the magazine is included and signed "For my friend Paul Freidrich Kurt House" and dated 3-12-11, probably when Paul purchased the gun. A letter from the Connecticut Historical Society addressing possibles for who Cornwall & Smock refers to and associated names, with no luck; a second letter from Dean Nelson, curator at the Museum of Connecticut History indicates that Cornwall & Smock may be a reference to H.C. Cornwall, who may have worked for Colt. A letter from Michael Zomber shares that Eric Vaule, John Gangel, Robert Berryman, and Greg Martin, among others, consider this gun to be the most elaborate and beautiful factory engraved and blued 1878 known. Michael notes that the engraving is undoubtedly Helfricht's, and amongst his finest works as it exhibits tighter scroll and features not normally seen. CONDITION: Outstanding, retaining approximately 90% of the factory bluing with typical age-related silvering to high edges and a few very minor areas of patina, mostly on cylinder and tip of loading gate. Straps, rear of trigger guard, and face of trigger blade with larger areas of dove grey consistent with use. Grips are excellent with the majority of their varnish intact and sharp checkering, only one area of rubbing on left side (incidentally, where it would rub against a belt while holstered). Only a phantom of a turn line. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent. This is one of the finest engraved Colt cartridge revolvers and one of the finest engraved Colt firearms period. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Frontier Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 30710

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(A) AN EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER FRAME COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH BLUED AND CASE H

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 353)      

Per the included factory letter, addressed to Art Ressel of Antique Arms Appraisers, this firearm shipped with a blued finish, unlisted stocks, factory engraving, and a .41 Colt 5 - 1/2" barrel to E.C. Meacham Arms Co, St. Louis Missouri, on March 24th, 1892 in a shipment of 1 gun. The gun is also featured on page 280 of "Colt Engraving" by R.L. Wilson, with the caption "Single Action 136951 appears to have been from the hand of Helfricht himself. Factory records list engraving, blue (and case hardened) finish, .41 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, and shipped in March 1892 to E.C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis. (Art Ressel Collection)". Revolver remains in that configuration with approximately 70-80% coverage of Helfricht style scroll on a punch dot background with Helfricht's distinct geometrics, including shells and starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate, wrigglework on the ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and butt, and rays on frame, near base pin and where ejector rod housing enters frame. Currently mounted with 2 piece ivory grip scales, right with a relief carved furious steer head with hidden female bushing for screw. Traditional markings include Colt's address information on top of barrel, 2-line patent information on left side of frame with encircled Rampant Colt. Cuno Helfricht is one of the finest engravers to have worked for Colt, and he only engraved approximately 1500 Single Action Armies between 1873 and 1900; among Helfricht's highlights are a presentation pair of revolvers to Pawnee Bill and a silver plated gun with ox head pearls for Tom Mix. CONDITION: Fine, especially considering the age. Significant amounts, approximately 70-80% of the bluing remains with some scattered areas of peppering and areas of loss, particularly to high traffic areas such as edges of trigger guard, muzzle, and straps. Cylinder with most bluing in protected gullets and mixed with dove grey and brown patina on higher areas. Case colors have largely faded but retains strong traces in protected areas, as much as 10-20%, with patterns still visible in other areas. Engraving is crisp and well cut, as to be expected of one of Colt's master engravers. Grips are excellent with some of the black veining common to old ivory, and strong grain. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild oxidation towards muzzle. A very attractive revolver in an extremely scarce configuration. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 136951
Per the included factory letter, addressed to Art Ressel of Antique Arms Appraisers, this firearm shipped with a blued finish, unlisted stocks, factory engraving, and a ....more41 Colt 5 - 1/2" barrel to E.C. Meacham Arms Co, St. Louis Missouri, on March 24th, 1892 in a shipment of 1 gun. The gun is also featured on page 280 of "Colt Engraving" by R.L. Wilson, with the caption "Single Action 136951 appears to have been from the hand of Helfricht himself. Factory records list engraving, blue (and case hardened) finish, .41 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, and shipped in March 1892 to E.C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis. (Art Ressel Collection)". Revolver remains in that configuration with approximately 70-80% coverage of Helfricht style scroll on a punch dot background with Helfricht's distinct geometrics, including shells and starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate, wrigglework on the ejector rod housing, trigger guard, and butt, and rays on frame, near base pin and where ejector rod housing enters frame. Currently mounted with 2 piece ivory grip scales, right with a relief carved furious steer head with hidden female bushing for screw. Traditional markings include Colt's address information on top of barrel, 2-line patent information on left side of frame with encircled Rampant Colt. Cuno Helfricht is one of the finest engravers to have worked for Colt, and he only engraved approximately 1500 Single Action Armies between 1873 and 1900; among Helfricht's highlights are a presentation pair of revolvers to Pawnee Bill and a silver plated gun with ox head pearls for Tom Mix. CONDITION: Fine, especially considering the age. Significant amounts, approximately 70-80% of the bluing remains with some scattered areas of peppering and areas of loss, particularly to high traffic areas such as edges of trigger guard, muzzle, and straps. Cylinder with most bluing in protected gullets and mixed with dove grey and brown patina on higher areas. Case colors have largely faded but retains strong traces in protected areas, as much as 10-20%, with patterns still visible in other areas. Engraving is crisp and well cut, as to be expected of one of Colt's master engravers. Grips are excellent with some of the black veining common to old ivory, and strong grain. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild oxidation towards muzzle. A very attractive revolver in an extremely scarce configuration. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 136951

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(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 353)      

Extremely high condition Deluxe 3rd model 1876 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1884. Blued 28" octagon barrel chambered in .40-60 W.C.F., marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents, and "Cal 40-60" in script at breech. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd model pistol grip frame with integral dust cover rail, brass elevator marked "40-60", plain trigger. Tang marked "5345", with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "53062" stamped behind lever latch. Deluxe "XXX" checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "P5345" stamped in the top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in May of 1886. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas of edge wear from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering and no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .40-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 53062
Extremely high condition Deluxe 3rd model 1876 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1884. Blued 28" octagon barrel chambered in .40-60 W.C.F., marked with...more "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents, and "Cal 40-60" in script at breech. Barrel has a hunting front sight and 22 rear adjustable sight. Blued full-length magazine tube. Case hardened 3rd model pistol grip frame with integral dust cover rail, brass elevator marked "40-60", plain trigger. Tang marked "5345", with "XXX" under the wood and serial number "53062" stamped behind lever latch. Deluxe "XXX" checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "P5345" stamped in the top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Cody Research letter from 1988 confirms all options and shipment to the warehouse in May of 1886. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas of edge wear from handling. 90% fading case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering and no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .40-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 53062

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(A) DELUXE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 353)      

Extremely scarce, high condition 1st Model 1876 Deluxe manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1876, the first year of production. Scarce, blued, half-round half-octagon barrel chambered in .45-75 W.C.F. and marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven Ct." address over "King's-Improvement-Patented-March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860" patents. Barrel has a hunting front sight and a sporting adjustable rear sight with Winchester factory vernier peep sight on tang. Scarce, blued, full-length magazine tube, not usually seen with this barrel configuration. Case hardened "open top" 1st model pistol grip frame with unmarked brass elevator, plain trigger. Tang marked "137" with "X" under wood and serial numbered "744" in script behind lever latch. Deluxe "X" grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock has "137" stamped in top tang channel and an ebony Christmas tree-shaped grip inlay. Case hardened crescent steel trap buttplate with original 4-piece Winchester steel cleaning rod inside. Matching diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm with case hardened nosecap. Nose cap and buttstock are fitted with what appear to be factory loop sling swivels. Cody Research letter from 1982 confirms all options except sling swivels and shipping date to the warehouse in March 1878. CONDITION: 92% fading original factory barrel blue with some light edge wear. Magazine tube has several areas turning a plum color from handling. 92% vivid case colors with slight wear on handling areas. Nosecap and buttplate retain 90% fading colors with some light pitting marks on buttplate. Good action screws. 90% original varnish with sharp checkering with no visible repairs or restoration, only light usage dings and bruises. Bright and shiny bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. A super rare '76 that would be hard to improve upon! Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Factory Letters, Photographs Serial Number: 744

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(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING FACTORY BOX (1920).

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 353)      

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter this gun left the factory and shipped to Stambaugh-Thompson Hardware Co. in Youngstown, Ohio, for Wm. B. Curtis, on July 29th, 1929, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was, and is, a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Blue finish with carved steer head pearl stocks and Grade 2 engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75". Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and back strap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number, 43, observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1093, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The Grade 2 engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip and a carved steer head on the left grip. This gun comes in its original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read "ENGRAVED." and "PEARL BLUE". The box contains a factory screwdriver, cleaning brush, and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in fair shape showing some splits and edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 350743
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter this gun left the factory and shipped to Stambaugh-Thompson Hardware Co. in Youngstown, Ohio, for Wm. B. Curtis, on July 29th...more, 1929, in a shipment of 1 gun. It was, and is, a .45 Colt with a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Blue finish with carved steer head pearl stocks and Grade 2 engraving. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent dates on left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, M72 JAN 19, 75". Full serial number observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The trigger guard and back strap are marked on the right side under the grip. Partial serial number, 43, observed on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number, 1093, observed on the inside of the loading gate. The Grade 2 engraving is attributed to master engraver Wilbert Glahn. From 1919, when he arrived in Hartford, Glahn did the bulk of the Colt engraving until 1950, when he turned ill. This gun is engraved in a foliate and scroll with a punch dot background. The engraving is very finely executed. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips with silver Colt medallions at the top of each grip and a carved steer head on the left grip. This gun comes in its original Colt box with the end label and 2 over labels. The over labels read "ENGRAVED." and "PEARL BLUE". The box contains a factory screwdriver, cleaning brush, and shooting suggestions pamphlet. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory applied blue finish. There is a slight turn line with a hint of storage marks on the barrel. Vibrant case color on the frame and hammer. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips are near mint and show a little age patina. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Box is in fair shape showing some splits and edge wear. A very desirable factory engraved gun that is blue and case color. Accessories: Factory box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Photographs Serial Number: 350743

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(A) COLT CAVALRY REVOLVER, RELIC CONDITION, LOADED.

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 353)      

Manufactured in 1882. This gun was lost and then recovered at some point. It is still loaded with six rounds of ammunition that have flat nose lead bullets. The only visible remaining factory mark remaining on this gun is the serial number on the backstrap, 80895. It is missing the grips, and the main spring is broken. The trigger guard has been damaged. A great piece of Western history. CONDITION: The gun is in relic condition. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 80895
Manufactured in 1882. This gun was lost and then recovered at some point. It is still loaded with six rounds of ammunition that have flat nose lead bullets. The only visi...moreble remaining factory mark remaining on this gun is the serial number on the backstrap, 80895. It is missing the grips, and the main spring is broken. The trigger guard has been damaged. A great piece of Western history. CONDITION: The gun is in relic condition. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 80895

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH PROVENANCE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR.

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 353)      

The Johnson County War, also called the War on Powder River or the Wyoming Range War, is one the most iconic events of the mythologized "Old West," when wealthy cattle owners began to crack down on alleged cattle rustlers in Powder River and Johnson counties. The early hanging of Ella Watson and her husband Albert Bothwell on accusations of rustling caused lines to be drawn, with murders and additional lynchings taking place; in at least one instance, a range detective named Tom Smith killed a suspected rustler and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, with their enormous political sway, ensured his release. Tensions continued to escalate until the hired gunmen attempted to invade Powder River County and were stopped by state lawmen and armed locals. This confrontation did not end until Benjamin Harrison ordered the Cavalry to intervene. One of the most important figures was Joseph Carey, who owned the massive CY Ranch, a portion of which would form the city of Casper, Wyoming. Members of the CY Ranch also participated in the Hole in the Wall fight when Bob Divine led a raid to the infamous region in 1897 to reclaim lost cattle, resulting in the famous Hole in the Wall Fight. According to a museum card included with this revolver, this revolver was found in Bate's Hole, near where the fight occurred, and is in an appropriate configuration to have been present at that fight; famously, Al Smith lost his firearm during this fight. A second tag on the gun also indicates it was found at "Bates Hole Battlefield" and indicates that an army officer possibly lost it given the ivory grips; however, it appears that the tag is referring to the raid on an Arapaho encampment in 1874 from Captain Alfred Bates, which this revolver would be too late to have participated in. CONDITION: Relic, ground dug. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Museum Card Serial Number: NVSN
The Johnson County War, also called the War on Powder River or the Wyoming Range War, is one the most iconic events of the mythologized "Old West," when wealthy cattle ow...moreners began to crack down on alleged cattle rustlers in Powder River and Johnson counties. The early hanging of Ella Watson and her husband Albert Bothwell on accusations of rustling caused lines to be drawn, with murders and additional lynchings taking place; in at least one instance, a range detective named Tom Smith killed a suspected rustler and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, with their enormous political sway, ensured his release. Tensions continued to escalate until the hired gunmen attempted to invade Powder River County and were stopped by state lawmen and armed locals. This confrontation did not end until Benjamin Harrison ordered the Cavalry to intervene. One of the most important figures was Joseph Carey, who owned the massive CY Ranch, a portion of which would form the city of Casper, Wyoming. Members of the CY Ranch also participated in the Hole in the Wall fight when Bob Divine led a raid to the infamous region in 1897 to reclaim lost cattle, resulting in the famous Hole in the Wall Fight. According to a museum card included with this revolver, this revolver was found in Bate's Hole, near where the fight occurred, and is in an appropriate configuration to have been present at that fight; famously, Al Smith lost his firearm during this fight. A second tag on the gun also indicates it was found at "Bates Hole Battlefield" and indicates that an army officer possibly lost it given the ivory grips; however, it appears that the tag is referring to the raid on an Arapaho encampment in 1874 from Captain Alfred Bates, which this revolver would be too late to have participated in. CONDITION: Relic, ground dug. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Museum Card Serial Number: NVSN

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(C) HIGH POLISH COLT MODEL 1903 .32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1904).

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 353)      

Pristine second-year production gun. This is one of the early high polish blue 1903 pocket hammerless pistols. The early features of this gun include a barrel bushing, 4" barrel, and the first style hard rubber grip panels. It has a factory 2-tone magazine and nitre blue small parts, pins, and screws. This gun was shipped on September 20, 1904, to Pacific Hardware & Steel Company in San Francisco, California, in a shipment of 25 guns. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the high polish deep blue finish. There is some slight holster and edge wear. The front grip strap has a few small surface scratches. There are a couple of minute spots of freckling on the left side. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered grip panels are sharp and crisp. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Magazine is near pristine with no visible wear. A very desirable and highly conditioned gun. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: Letter Serial Number: 12904
Pristine second-year production gun. This is one of the early high polish blue 1903 pocket hammerless pistols. The early features of this gun include a barrel bushing, 4"...more barrel, and the first style hard rubber grip panels. It has a factory 2-tone magazine and nitre blue small parts, pins, and screws. This gun was shipped on September 20, 1904, to Pacific Hardware & Steel Company in San Francisco, California, in a shipment of 25 guns. A true Western shipped gun. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the high polish deep blue finish. There is some slight holster and edge wear. The front grip strap has a few small surface scratches. There are a couple of minute spots of freckling on the left side. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered grip panels are sharp and crisp. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Magazine is near pristine with no visible wear. A very desirable and highly conditioned gun. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: Letter Serial Number: 12904

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(C) EXCEPTIONAL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH LEATHERETTE

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 353)      

Manufactured 1929 and shipped to Phil B. Bekeart Co, San Francisco, California, with blue finish, pearl grips, and type A engraving. Hand-cut engraving is excellently executed running vine scroll with extremely fine crosshatch shading, and well-cut floral vignettes with the same fine crosshatch shading. While the factory letter does not list an engraver, this work compares extremely favorably to the work of Wilbur A. Glahn; see. pgs. 413 and 416 of Colt Engraving by Wilson for a pair of 1908s engraved in near-identical styles. Glahn came from a long line of engravers, including several firearms engravers and one who had worked for Colt, Jacob Glahn in 1879; his work was extremely well respected, and among his highlights are a pair of .45 Automatics for Douglas MacArthur, the Obergon Thompson, and other engraved presentations to celebrities. Case colored small parts with thumb safety and grip safety lightly engraved. Pearl grips with vibrant fire and Colt silver medallions with single screw through escutcheon. Right side of frame has a pantographed "ERIN" which was done post-factory, probably by a jeweler, as it is extremely well cut. With the original Colt hangtag with .25 ACP chambering information. Housed in a Colt leatherette presentation case with a wine-colored interior French fitted for the gun. Engraved 1908 pistols are extremely scare, only approximately 375 according to "The Book of Colt Firearms" by Wilson, and the number of those left as fine as this gun are extremely scarce; this cataloguer is aware of only one other example. PROVENANCE: Mike McHugh; Brad Witherell; William Drollinger; exhibited as part of "Colt: Legacy of a Legend" at Buffalo Bill Historical Center; photographed as part of "Colt and It's Collectors" pg. 211. CONDITION: Extremely fine, showing only the most minor of marks picked up over a nearly 100 year life span. Deep rich blue with extremely minor handling marks, most offensive a scattering of marks (approx. 3mm) on right side of muzzle. Grips are excellent, whole, with magnificent fire. Bore is excellent. Case is fine with some minor age related distress, mostly some peeling to bottom edge. Interior with some distress to hinge. A truly exceptional example. Accessories: Factory case Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 382928
Manufactured 1929 and shipped to Phil B. Bekeart Co, San Francisco, California, with blue finish, pearl grips, and type A engraving. Hand-cut engraving is excellently exe...morecuted running vine scroll with extremely fine crosshatch shading, and well-cut floral vignettes with the same fine crosshatch shading. While the factory letter does not list an engraver, this work compares extremely favorably to the work of Wilbur A. Glahn; see. pgs. 413 and 416 of Colt Engraving by Wilson for a pair of 1908s engraved in near-identical styles. Glahn came from a long line of engravers, including several firearms engravers and one who had worked for Colt, Jacob Glahn in 1879; his work was extremely well respected, and among his highlights are a pair of .45 Automatics for Douglas MacArthur, the Obergon Thompson, and other engraved presentations to celebrities. Case colored small parts with thumb safety and grip safety lightly engraved. Pearl grips with vibrant fire and Colt silver medallions with single screw through escutcheon. Right side of frame has a pantographed "ERIN" which was done post-factory, probably by a jeweler, as it is extremely well cut. With the original Colt hangtag with .25 ACP chambering information. Housed in a Colt leatherette presentation case with a wine-colored interior French fitted for the gun. Engraved 1908 pistols are extremely scare, only approximately 375 according to "The Book of Colt Firearms" by Wilson, and the number of those left as fine as this gun are extremely scarce; this cataloguer is aware of only one other example. PROVENANCE: Mike McHugh; Brad Witherell; William Drollinger; exhibited as part of "Colt: Legacy of a Legend" at Buffalo Bill Historical Center; photographed as part of "Colt and It's Collectors" pg. 211. CONDITION: Extremely fine, showing only the most minor of marks picked up over a nearly 100 year life span. Deep rich blue with extremely minor handling marks, most offensive a scattering of marks (approx. 3mm) on right side of muzzle. Grips are excellent, whole, with magnificent fire. Bore is excellent. Case is fine with some minor age related distress, mostly some peeling to bottom edge. Interior with some distress to hinge. A truly exceptional example. Accessories: Factory case Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 382928

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(C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS (1911)

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 353)      

Manufactured 1911. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2" barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colored small parts, and fitted with pearl medallions with Colt's "deep dish" golden medallions. Third variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is January 25th, 1910. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Grip safety is essentially gunmetal grey at rear, with good case colors on sides. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 57427
Manufactured 1911. This lovely little pocket pistol is in the standard 1908 Vest Pocket configuration with a 2" barrel, .25 ACP chambering, blued finish, with case-colore...mored small parts, and fitted with pearl medallions with Colt's "deep dish" golden medallions. Third variation rollmark on left side of slide, last date is January 25th, 1910. CONDITION: Overall very good. Retains the vast majority of Colt factory bluing with some silvering to high edges and surface level scratches throughout. Grip safety is essentially gunmetal grey at rear, with good case colors on sides. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some mild frosting. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 57427

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LOT OF 7: GRIPS FOR COLT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS.

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 353)      

Lot consists of (A) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1902, no medallions. (B) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1908 Vest Pocket, no medallions. (C) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips with Colt deep set medallions. (D) 2 pairs of 1911 truncated diamond walnut grips. (E) Pair of fully checkered walnut grips for a 1911. (F) Pair of later injection molded fibre grips with no mold numbers and thin reinforcement rings. CONDITION: All grips are used and show signs of having been mounted in the past. Pair of pearl grips without medallions is chipped at left scale, 1902 pearls have some a crack on right scale and chip on left. Walnut grips are overall very good.
Lot consists of (A) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1902, no medallions. (B) Pair of Mother of Pearl grips for a 1908 Vest Pocket, no medallions. (C) Pair of Mother o...moref Pearl grips with Colt deep set medallions. (D) 2 pairs of 1911 truncated diamond walnut grips. (E) Pair of fully checkered walnut grips for a 1911. (F) Pair of later injection molded fibre grips with no mold numbers and thin reinforcement rings. CONDITION: All grips are used and show signs of having been mounted in the past. Pair of pearl grips without medallions is chipped at left scale, 1902 pearls have some a crack on right scale and chip on left. Walnut grips are overall very good.

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LOT OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO YOUNG BROTHERS ENGRAVERS, ONE SIGNED BY CUNO HELFRICHT, AND A DEPARTM

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 353)      

A fascinating lot related to some of the finest engravers of the 19th century and the turn of the century. Lot consists of a business card sized advertisement, proclaiming the talent of the Young Brothers in stamp making and fine engraving, with an absolutely minuscule stamp at the center, with 1/300 inch letters; a piece of Young Bros letterhead with their information at top; a telegram signed by Cuno Helfricht to Eugene Young reading "Be here with your tools tomorrow morning without fail", with a torn envelope that has Eugene Young's information, presumably the original envelope for the telegram; a receipt from the armory of the Sharps rifle company to E Rockwell for 15 dollars; a Department of the Interior General Land Office to Henry Bock regarding some disputed territory. CONDITION: Very good. Western Union Telegraph envelope torn but still solid with Eugene's information. Paper wth some ink bleeding, and foxing and spotting common to old paper. An interesting lot.
A fascinating lot related to some of the finest engravers of the 19th century and the turn of the century. Lot consists of a business card sized advertisement, proclaimin...moreg the talent of the Young Brothers in stamp making and fine engraving, with an absolutely minuscule stamp at the center, with 1/300 inch letters; a piece of Young Bros letterhead with their information at top; a telegram signed by Cuno Helfricht to Eugene Young reading "Be here with your tools tomorrow morning without fail", with a torn envelope that has Eugene Young's information, presumably the original envelope for the telegram; a receipt from the armory of the Sharps rifle company to E Rockwell for 15 dollars; a Department of the Interior General Land Office to Henry Bock regarding some disputed territory. CONDITION: Very good. Western Union Telegraph envelope torn but still solid with Eugene's information. Paper wth some ink bleeding, and foxing and spotting common to old paper. An interesting lot.

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LOT OF 3: SETS OF PEARL GRIPS, ONE STEER HEAD WITH RUBIES.

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 353)      

Lot consists of 3 sets of Mother of Pearl grips for Single Action Armies. 2 of them are unadorned, one is carved with a steer head that has gemstones for his eyes and nostrils. CONDTION: Grips have all been mounted with typical handling marks and superficial scratches but are free of cracks and have excellent fire.
Lot consists of 3 sets of Mother of Pearl grips for Single Action Armies. 2 of them are unadorned, one is carved with a steer head that has gemstones for his eyes and nos...moretrils. CONDTION: Grips have all been mounted with typical handling marks and superficial scratches but are free of cracks and have excellent fire.

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LOT OF 2: 2 PAIRS OF COLT GRIPS, MOTHER OF PEARL AND IVORIES.

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 353)      

Lot consists of a pair of grips for a Colt Single Action Army, one pearl and one ivory, both with carved steer heads (the pearl one looks very surprised); the ivory grips have flush-set medallions. CONDITION: Both grips have been mounted and have handling marks and superficial scratches. No cracks or chips noted. A good set.
Lot consists of a pair of grips for a Colt Single Action Army, one pearl and one ivory, both with carved steer heads (the pearl one looks very surprised); the ivory grips...more have flush-set medallions. CONDITION: Both grips have been mounted and have handling marks and superficial scratches. No cracks or chips noted. A good set.

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LOT OF 4: 3 HOLSTERS AND STUDDED WESTERN BELT.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 353)      

Lot consists of: (A) Western leather featuring a floral 1850s - 1860s floral hand tooled "California Pattern" style holster for a Colt Dragoon. Features a full scalloped skirt and large copper riveted loop to the reverse. (B) Small revolver holster with flap. Most likely fits a pocket .32. Faintly maker stamped to the reverse: "IVER JOHNSON / SPR CO / BOSTON MASS." (C) California style, floral carved, open topped holster for a pocket .32 or .38. No maker mark. (D) 42" Western style belt featuring mother-of-pearl circular discs surrounded by brass studs. CONDITION: Very good with tight stitching. Iver Johnson holster shows heavy flaking to the finish.
Lot consists of: (A) Western leather featuring a floral 1850s - 1860s floral hand tooled "California Pattern" style holster for a Colt Dragoon. Features a full scalloped ...moreskirt and large copper riveted loop to the reverse. (B) Small revolver holster with flap. Most likely fits a pocket .32. Faintly maker stamped to the reverse: "IVER JOHNSON / SPR CO / BOSTON MASS." (C) California style, floral carved, open topped holster for a pocket .32 or .38. No maker mark. (D) 42" Western style belt featuring mother-of-pearl circular discs surrounded by brass studs. CONDITION: Very good with tight stitching. Iver Johnson holster shows heavy flaking to the finish.

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HIGHLY DESIREABLE WILL & FINCK "100 PIN" SAN FRANCISCO KNIFE.

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 353)      

In his 1855 book "Land of Gold, Reality vs. Fiction", Hinton R. Helper wrote “I have seen purer liquors, better segars [sic], finer tobacco, truer guns and pistols, larger dirk and Bowie knives, and prettier courtesans here in San Francisco than in any other place I have ever visited, and it is my un-biased opinion that California can and does furnish the best bad things that are obtainable in America." This mindset of "the best bad things" made companies like Will & Finck quite successful in dealing in items ranging from gambler's cheating equipment to making high-end cutlery for California's booming upper class. In an 1896 advertisement, Will & Finck advertises themselves as "Manufacturing Cutlers, Electrical Contractors, Steamboat Bellhangers, and Locksmiths" with "Faro Tools on Hand and Made to Order". One of the most desirable of the products made by this firm is their bowie knives, a symbol of the Old West made by a company that was also a symbol of the Old West. This knife is photographed on page 131 of “California’s Best: Old West Art & Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. 5" drop point blade with sharpened false edge marked "WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL" on ricasso with die breaks in the "C" and "S". Scalloped, bulbous, walrus ivory handle studded with approximately 100 silver studs. Complete with a reproduction silver scabbard with correct type of belt clip. Accompanied by a reproduction of an 1896 Will & Finck catalog with explanatory text and illustrations by Bernard Levine (who wrote "Knifemakers of Old San Francsico") and a copy of a photo of the Interior of Will & Finck's Store. CONDITION: Very good, with light, age-related freckling throughout over top of what appears to be factory polish. Scabbard is mostly cleaned bright with consistent areas of patination near throat and behind clip. Grip is very good with small age-related cracks throughout, especially near guard and some of the studs. Blade Length: 5" Overall Length: 10" Paperwork: Catalog, Photograph, Info
In his 1855 book "Land of Gold, Reality vs. Fiction", Hinton R. Helper wrote “I have seen purer liquors, better segars [sic], finer tobacco, truer guns and pistols, large...morer dirk and Bowie knives, and prettier courtesans here in San Francisco than in any other place I have ever visited, and it is my un-biased opinion that California can and does furnish the best bad things that are obtainable in America." This mindset of "the best bad things" made companies like Will & Finck quite successful in dealing in items ranging from gambler's cheating equipment to making high-end cutlery for California's booming upper class. In an 1896 advertisement, Will & Finck advertises themselves as "Manufacturing Cutlers, Electrical Contractors, Steamboat Bellhangers, and Locksmiths" with "Faro Tools on Hand and Made to Order". One of the most desirable of the products made by this firm is their bowie knives, a symbol of the Old West made by a company that was also a symbol of the Old West. This knife is photographed on page 131 of “California’s Best: Old West Art & Antiques” by Brian and Brad Witherell. 5" drop point blade with sharpened false edge marked "WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL" on ricasso with die breaks in the "C" and "S". Scalloped, bulbous, walrus ivory handle studded with approximately 100 silver studs. Complete with a reproduction silver scabbard with correct type of belt clip. Accompanied by a reproduction of an 1896 Will & Finck catalog with explanatory text and illustrations by Bernard Levine (who wrote "Knifemakers of Old San Francsico") and a copy of a photo of the Interior of Will & Finck's Store. CONDITION: Very good, with light, age-related freckling throughout over top of what appears to be factory polish. Scabbard is mostly cleaned bright with consistent areas of patination near throat and behind clip. Grip is very good with small age-related cracks throughout, especially near guard and some of the studs. Blade Length: 5" Overall Length: 10" Paperwork: Catalog, Photograph, Info

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HIGHLY DESIRABLE SAN FRANCISCO BELT KNIFE BY MICHAEL PRICE.

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 353)      

A California bowie knife of the finest quality by the genre's most famed maker, Michael Price of San Francisco. Manufactured circa 1859-1869 for California's booming upper class as a useful piece of cutlery as well as a status symbol during the decade known as California's Golden Age of Cutlery. A similar example is pictured on pg. 109 of "Knifemakers of Old San Francisco" by Bernard R. Levine. This specific knife is photographed on pg. 149 of "California's Best: Old West Art & Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell. 4 - 1/2" drop point blade with ivory handles secured by 3 pins. Marked "M. PRICE / SAN FRAN" on ricasso in single stamped letters. Complete with silver scabbard with belt clip attached on the obverse side. CONDITION: Very good, with blade showing signs of cleaning and handling with light freckling throughout and tip showing some delamination on right side. Handle shows light chip on the right grip scale toward the pommel. Belt clip on scabbard has been rebrazed. Scabbard is bright with scattered light handling marks. Blade Length: 4 - 1/2" Overall Length: 9"
A California bowie knife of the finest quality by the genre's most famed maker, Michael Price of San Francisco. Manufactured circa 1859-1869 for California's booming uppe...morer class as a useful piece of cutlery as well as a status symbol during the decade known as California's Golden Age of Cutlery. A similar example is pictured on pg. 109 of "Knifemakers of Old San Francisco" by Bernard R. Levine. This specific knife is photographed on pg. 149 of "California's Best: Old West Art & Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell. 4 - 1/2" drop point blade with ivory handles secured by 3 pins. Marked "M. PRICE / SAN FRAN" on ricasso in single stamped letters. Complete with silver scabbard with belt clip attached on the obverse side. CONDITION: Very good, with blade showing signs of cleaning and handling with light freckling throughout and tip showing some delamination on right side. Handle shows light chip on the right grip scale toward the pommel. Belt clip on scabbard has been rebrazed. Scabbard is bright with scattered light handling marks. Blade Length: 4 - 1/2" Overall Length: 9"

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GOLD NUGGET

Lot # 1025 (Sale Order: 25 of 353)      

76 grams. Nice form.

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