May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria Day 1

May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria Day 1

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(A) COLT CAVALRY DFC MARKED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1242 (Sale Order: 101 of 324)      

Colt Cavalry US marked Single Action Army revolver, serial number 119051. Ordnance inspected by David F. Clark, with his principal sub-inspector cartouche visible on right side of grip. The cartouche of Ordnance inspector Captain John G. Butler is present on left side of grip with 1887 inspection date. Serial number 119051 is observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last four digits of serial number, "9051" is observed on the cylinder and breech of barrel, under the ejector rod housing. "D.F.C" is observed on barrel and frame. Proof mark "P" is observed on barrel and cylinder. The mysterious inspector stamp "G" as found on many D.F.C. inspected revolvers is observed on inside the hammer slot. Hammer is a replacement from a later, smokeless era civilian revolver. 1-piece walnut grips have been varnished. Assembly number "83" is observed on loading gate. CONDITION: Fine overall with 80-85% original military-style blue remaining. Strong original case color remaining on the frame. Grips are sound showing modest wear. Replacement hammer. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Very nice unmolested screws. MKS Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 119051
Colt Cavalry US marked Single Action Army revolver, serial number 119051. Ordnance inspected by David F. Clark, with his principal sub-inspector cartouche visible on righ...moret side of grip. The cartouche of Ordnance inspector Captain John G. Butler is present on left side of grip with 1887 inspection date. Serial number 119051 is observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last four digits of serial number, "9051" is observed on the cylinder and breech of barrel, under the ejector rod housing. "D.F.C" is observed on barrel and frame. Proof mark "P" is observed on barrel and cylinder. The mysterious inspector stamp "G" as found on many D.F.C. inspected revolvers is observed on inside the hammer slot. Hammer is a replacement from a later, smokeless era civilian revolver. 1-piece walnut grips have been varnished. Assembly number "83" is observed on loading gate. CONDITION: Fine overall with 80-85% original military-style blue remaining. Strong original case color remaining on the frame. Grips are sound showing modest wear. Replacement hammer. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Very nice unmolested screws. MKS Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 119051

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(A) EXTREMELY RARE UNSERIALIZED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL WITH LD INSPECTED FRAME AND

Lot # 1243 (Sale Order: 102 of 324)      

Built using Colt Cavalry Single Action Army replacement parts for the United States Government during the end of the 19th century-turn of the 20th century timeframe. With very few exceptions, these Artillery revolvers are serialized on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and, butt like all other Colt Single Action Armies; this revolver is 1 of 12 known examples of a Colt Artillery single action revolver without a serial number. Furthermore, it is 1 of only 2 with the U.S. acceptance stamp on the left side of the frame. These "Non-Numbered Artillery Revolvers" (Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers... A Continuing Study, pages 100-108) were made likely as a cleanup effort of all remaining arsenal replacement parts circa 1903. Features include 5 - 1/2" barrel marked "45 COLT" on left side, blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney shaped ejector rod head, "U.S." marked frame, 2 line patent marking, and walnut grips. Visible inspector stamps include "L.D." on frame, "K" on trigger guard, "R.A.C." on rear of cylinder and bottom of left grip panel, and "H" in hammer channel. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the original blue finish turned an untouched brown-gray patina with visible bluing in protected areas such as ejector rod housing, cylinder flutes, and trigger guard. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress, however, are unable to be removed from backstrap for inspection. Mechanically excellent, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Previous Description Serial Number: NSN
Built using Colt Cavalry Single Action Army replacement parts for the United States Government during the end of the 19th century-turn of the 20th century timeframe. With...more very few exceptions, these Artillery revolvers are serialized on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and, butt like all other Colt Single Action Armies; this revolver is 1 of 12 known examples of a Colt Artillery single action revolver without a serial number. Furthermore, it is 1 of only 2 with the U.S. acceptance stamp on the left side of the frame. These "Non-Numbered Artillery Revolvers" (Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers... A Continuing Study, pages 100-108) were made likely as a cleanup effort of all remaining arsenal replacement parts circa 1903. Features include 5 - 1/2" barrel marked "45 COLT" on left side, blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney shaped ejector rod head, "U.S." marked frame, 2 line patent marking, and walnut grips. Visible inspector stamps include "L.D." on frame, "K" on trigger guard, "R.A.C." on rear of cylinder and bottom of left grip panel, and "H" in hammer channel. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the original blue finish turned an untouched brown-gray patina with visible bluing in protected areas such as ejector rod housing, cylinder flutes, and trigger guard. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress, however, are unable to be removed from backstrap for inspection. Mechanically excellent, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Previous Description Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EXCELLENT DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1244 (Sale Order: 103 of 324)      

Delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on August 10, 1883 in a shipment of 150 guns of the same type per included factory letter. Martially inspected by David F. Clark on barrel near center pin, frame, cylinder, and bottom of left grip panel (upside down). Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Inside of grips have been marked to match. 1 piece replacement walnut grips bear "JEG" cartouche dated 1883 on left grip panel and "DFC" cartouche on right grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent, with a significant majority of factory bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina on typically handled areas such as muzzle, ejector rod housing, and one side of the cylinder near serial number. Frame retains bright case colors. Grips have been cleaned of their finish but markings are easily legible. Grips are strong with small chip near frame on right grip panel, but no other noticeable cracks or chips. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly only test fired before issue. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 96264
Delivered to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on August 10, 1883 in a shipment of 150 guns of the same type per included factory letter. Martially inspecte...mored by David F. Clark on barrel near center pin, frame, cylinder, and bottom of left grip panel (upside down). Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Inside of grips have been marked to match. 1 piece replacement walnut grips bear "JEG" cartouche dated 1883 on left grip panel and "DFC" cartouche on right grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent, with a significant majority of factory bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina on typically handled areas such as muzzle, ejector rod housing, and one side of the cylinder near serial number. Frame retains bright case colors. Grips have been cleaned of their finish but markings are easily legible. Grips are strong with small chip near frame on right grip panel, but no other noticeable cracks or chips. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly only test fired before issue. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 96264

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(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KOPEC LETTER.

Lot # 1245 (Sale Order: 104 of 324)      

Manufactured and inspected circa 1873 for use by the U.S. Cavalry. In the accompanying letter by John A. Kopec, he notes that this revolver is in a serial number range that suggests it was issued to the 6th or 10th Cavalry. In addition, it is noted in the letter that this SAA escaped the Ordnance Department recall of 1893 for the alteration to Artillery configuration. The most likely reason for this, in Kopec's opinion, is that the gun was "liberated" by a deserting trooper. Sub-inspector O.W. Ainsworth's "A" marking observed on barrel (faint), trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Desirable early features include script barrel address, serial number close to cylinder pin, early ejector rod housing assembly which has both the donut ejector rod head as well as the reinforcement stud, 2 line patent date, and small front sight. The grips are replacements from an earlier revolver, probably an early civilian Single Action Army. CONDITION: Very good, as lightly polished to a gray patina with freckling throughout. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress. Right grip panel is museum numbered "H125". Action is tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter Serial Number: 1500
Manufactured and inspected circa 1873 for use by the U.S. Cavalry. In the accompanying letter by John A. Kopec, he notes that this revolver is in a serial number range th...moreat suggests it was issued to the 6th or 10th Cavalry. In addition, it is noted in the letter that this SAA escaped the Ordnance Department recall of 1893 for the alteration to Artillery configuration. The most likely reason for this, in Kopec's opinion, is that the gun was "liberated" by a deserting trooper. Sub-inspector O.W. Ainsworth's "A" marking observed on barrel (faint), trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Desirable early features include script barrel address, serial number close to cylinder pin, early ejector rod housing assembly which has both the donut ejector rod head as well as the reinforcement stud, 2 line patent date, and small front sight. The grips are replacements from an earlier revolver, probably an early civilian Single Action Army. CONDITION: Very good, as lightly polished to a gray patina with freckling throughout. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress. Right grip panel is museum numbered "H125". Action is tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter Serial Number: 1500

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(A) DFC INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1246 (Sale Order: 105 of 324)      

When sold in 2008 this Colt Single Action Army Revolver was documented by Kopec letter as correct and authentic in every respect. Inspected at the Colt factory by US Government inspectors in 1882. Classic 7 - 1/2" barrel configuration with U.S. marking on left side of frame. D.F.C. inspection markings visible on barrel, frame, cylinder, and bottom of grips near butt. 3 "kill notches" on left grip panel with left grip panel marked with "JEG" cartouche and right grip panel marked with "DFC" cartouche. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original thinning blue finish remaining (conservatively 90-95%) on barrel with silvering to muzzle and scattered light freckling. Ejector rod housing retains approximately half of its original blue finish with outside edge worn to a gray patina. Frame retains bright original case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are mostly gray patina with original blue visible in protected areas. Grips are very good as lightly cleaned with markings still easily legible and no signs of major distress. Mechanically excellent with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 82087
When sold in 2008 this Colt Single Action Army Revolver was documented by Kopec letter as correct and authentic in every respect. Inspected at the Colt factory by US Gove...morernment inspectors in 1882. Classic 7 - 1/2" barrel configuration with U.S. marking on left side of frame. D.F.C. inspection markings visible on barrel, frame, cylinder, and bottom of grips near butt. 3 "kill notches" on left grip panel with left grip panel marked with "JEG" cartouche and right grip panel marked with "DFC" cartouche. CONDITION: Excellent, with a vast majority of the original thinning blue finish remaining (conservatively 90-95%) on barrel with silvering to muzzle and scattered light freckling. Ejector rod housing retains approximately half of its original blue finish with outside edge worn to a gray patina. Frame retains bright original case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap are mostly gray patina with original blue visible in protected areas. Grips are very good as lightly cleaned with markings still easily legible and no signs of major distress. Mechanically excellent with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 82087

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(A) RAC INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1247 (Sale Order: 106 of 324)      

Manufactured circa 1890 in classic configuration for use by the United States Government. 7 - 1/2" chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address, blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, 3 line patent date with "U.S." marking on left side of frame, blue finish with color case hardened frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Grips are marked with "353" on left grip panel, which is likely a rack number or a collection number. RAC inspector marked on barrel, frame, and cylinder. "K" markings on trigger guard and butt. CONDITION: Very good, benefitting from complete restoration, with nearly all of the applied finishes remaining. Frame has bright case colors. Hammer is an aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket lanyard loop has been installed on butt. Grips are excellent as sanded and refinished with faint cartouches and no major signs of distress. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 134296
Manufactured circa 1890 in classic configuration for use by the United States Government. 7 - 1/2" chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address, blade front sigh...moret, "V" notch rear sight, 3 line patent date with "U.S." marking on left side of frame, blue finish with color case hardened frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Grips are marked with "353" on left grip panel, which is likely a rack number or a collection number. RAC inspector marked on barrel, frame, and cylinder. "K" markings on trigger guard and butt. CONDITION: Very good, benefitting from complete restoration, with nearly all of the applied finishes remaining. Frame has bright case colors. Hammer is an aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket lanyard loop has been installed on butt. Grips are excellent as sanded and refinished with faint cartouches and no major signs of distress. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 134296

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(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1248 (Sale Order: 107 of 324)      

Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration throughout. Desirable "A" O.W. Ainsworth inspector marks observed on trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and left butt of grip. Left grip panel has a faint illegible cartouche. Bottom of backstrap is aftermarket marked "HDN". Features include script barrel address, 2 line patent date on frame next to "U.S." marking, early ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, barrel has reinforcement stud relief cut, and early style donut ejector rod head. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finish cleaned to a freckled gray-brown patina throughout. Barrel shows some heavy handling marks forward of ejector rod housing. Grips are well-worn. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 9194
Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration throughout. Desirable "A" O.W. Ainsworth inspector marks observed on trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and le...moreft butt of grip. Left grip panel has a faint illegible cartouche. Bottom of backstrap is aftermarket marked "HDN". Features include script barrel address, 2 line patent date on frame next to "U.S." marking, early ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, barrel has reinforcement stud relief cut, and early style donut ejector rod head. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finish cleaned to a freckled gray-brown patina throughout. Barrel shows some heavy handling marks forward of ejector rod housing. Grips are well-worn. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 9194

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(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1249 (Sale Order: 108 of 324)      

Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration for use by the United States Government. Desirable early features include italicized single line barrel address complete with serifs on either side, and early ejector rod housing with barrel reinforcement stud. Marked on left side of frame with 2 line patent date as well as "U.S." in small block font. Marked with O.W. Ainsworth's "A" inspector marking on barrel, trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Mounted with factory 1 piece walnut grips serial numbered on the interior of the backstrap "2490". Left grip panel bears "OWA" inspector cartouche and front area of butt on left side is marked with 3 "kill-notches". CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the original finish turned an honest freckled gray patina with areas of faded original blue visible on ejector rod housing and on the barrel near the sight. Grips have had most of their finish worn away, but are very strong with no major cracks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 12490
Manufactured circa 1874 in standard configuration for use by the United States Government. Desirable early features include italicized single line barrel address complete...more with serifs on either side, and early ejector rod housing with barrel reinforcement stud. Marked on left side of frame with 2 line patent date as well as "U.S." in small block font. Marked with O.W. Ainsworth's "A" inspector marking on barrel, trigger guard, top of backstrap near hammer, and cylinder. Mounted with factory 1 piece walnut grips serial numbered on the interior of the backstrap "2490". Left grip panel bears "OWA" inspector cartouche and front area of butt on left side is marked with 3 "kill-notches". CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the original finish turned an honest freckled gray patina with areas of faded original blue visible on ejector rod housing and on the barrel near the sight. Grips have had most of their finish worn away, but are very strong with no major cracks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 12490

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(A) AP CASEY INSPECTED COLT MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1250 (Sale Order: 109 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1875 with features including 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address with serifs on either side, "V" notch rear sight, donut ejector rod head, early ejector rod housing with support stud, 2 line patent date, desirable US marking on left side of frame, and walnut 1 piece grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and side of cylinder. Stamped with A.P. Casey's distinctive "C" inspection mark on outside of ejector rod housing, barrel, frame, inside of hammer channel, trigger guard, and cylinder. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a freckled gray patina. Grips are in matching condition with heavy hand wear throughout, superficial dents, and minor chips. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 19125
Manufactured in 1875 with features including 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address with serifs on either side, "V" notc...moreh rear sight, donut ejector rod head, early ejector rod housing with support stud, 2 line patent date, desirable US marking on left side of frame, and walnut 1 piece grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and side of cylinder. Stamped with A.P. Casey's distinctive "C" inspection mark on outside of ejector rod housing, barrel, frame, inside of hammer channel, trigger guard, and cylinder. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a freckled gray patina. Grips are in matching condition with heavy hand wear throughout, superficial dents, and minor chips. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 19125

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(A) CUSTER RANGE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CARBINE.

Lot # 1251 (Sale Order: 110 of 324)      

Produced in the second quarter of 1874, this trapdoor carbine falls within the accepted range of carbines that could have been issued to Custer's 7th Cavalry prior to the infamous 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn. It is fitted with a blued barrel measuring 21 - 3/4" with some marring at the muzzle. Breech is marked with a condemned "C" and "V / P / (eagle head)" proofs, an indication the barrel is likely a replacement. Pinned blade front sight and carbine rear graduated on the base to 500 yards. Standard high arch breech block marked "MODEL / 1873" over crossed arrows, an eagle head, and "US" markings. The lock is marked with federal eagle, "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873" stampings, and 2-click tumbler. Walnut carbine stock correctly without tool trap, marked with an encircled script "P" firing proof and faint oval inspector cartouche. Standard iron mounts including barrel band with stacking swivel, 2-piece trigger guard, saddle ring and bar, and "US" marked carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains the vast majority of its arsenal blue with some wear at the muzzle as well as freckling. Mounts likewise retain significant portions of arsenal blue. Hammer has some mild cleaned oxidation and an overall silvery patina, a possible replacement. Stock is fine with scattered light marks throughout. Bore is strong and bright with mild cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial Number: 13875
Produced in the second quarter of 1874, this trapdoor carbine falls within the accepted range of carbines that could have been issued to Custer's 7th Cavalry prior to the...more infamous 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn. It is fitted with a blued barrel measuring 21 - 3/4" with some marring at the muzzle. Breech is marked with a condemned "C" and "V / P / (eagle head)" proofs, an indication the barrel is likely a replacement. Pinned blade front sight and carbine rear graduated on the base to 500 yards. Standard high arch breech block marked "MODEL / 1873" over crossed arrows, an eagle head, and "US" markings. The lock is marked with federal eagle, "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873" stampings, and 2-click tumbler. Walnut carbine stock correctly without tool trap, marked with an encircled script "P" firing proof and faint oval inspector cartouche. Standard iron mounts including barrel band with stacking swivel, 2-piece trigger guard, saddle ring and bar, and "US" marked carbine butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains the vast majority of its arsenal blue with some wear at the muzzle as well as freckling. Mounts likewise retain significant portions of arsenal blue. Hammer has some mild cleaned oxidation and an overall silvery patina, a possible replacement. Stock is fine with scattered light marks throughout. Bore is strong and bright with mild cleaned oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial Number: 13875

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7TH CAVALRY UNIT MARKED MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER CARRIED BY EDWARD MATHEY, COMMANDING OFFICER COMPAN

Lot # 1252 (Sale Order: 111 of 324)      

Born in France, Edward Gustave Mathey enlisted as First Sergeant in Company C, 17th Indiana on May 31, 1861, was promoted to Second Lieutenant on May 1, 1862, and resigned August 10, 1862, due to taking a commission in the 81st Indiana as of September 1, 1862. With that regiment he saw action at Chickamauga in 1863, and in 1864 at Resaca, Kennesaw, Marietta, Atlanta, Jonesborough, Franklin, and Nashville. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 21, 1863, Captain November 8, 1863, and Major September 12, 1864. He was honorably mustered out on June 13, 1865, and received a commission as Second Lieutenant in the newly formed 7th U.S. Cavalry on September 24, 1867, with promotion to First Lieutenant on May 10, 1870. He is best known for his role at the Battle of Little Big Horn where, in command of Company B, he served as escort to the pack train, bringing provisions and the regiment’s reserve ammunition up to meet Major Frederick Benteen’s battalion and the shattered battalion of Reno, in time to endure the siege of their hilltop position until rescued by General Alfred Terry’s column on June 27, 1876. Mathey was subsequently promoted to Captain on September 30, 1877 and retired as a Major on December 11, 1896. Although retired in 1896, he kept up his military connections, being advanced to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1904, and passed away ten years later, in 1915 in Colorado. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The lot consists of four (4) pieces: (A) Mathey’s Model 1860 cavalry saber. The saber features a slightly curved blade with visible markings on the ricasso that read “US / C.E.W. / 1862” on the obverse and “D. J. Millard Clayville, NY.” On the reverse. The blade is followed by a brass hilt which has since been nickeled. The grip features a grooved, center-swelled wooden handle wrapped in black leather which is tightly bound to the grip with double twisted brass wire that fits neatly in the grooves of the handle. The sword is complete with its original scabbard featuring brass mounts and two carry rings which matches the nickel finish of the sword. This sword is not only a scarce, legitimately identified saber carried by an officer of the 7th Cavalry present at the Little Big Horn, it bears company, regimental, and individual rack markings indicating prior issue to enlisted men in the 7th Cavalry, all in companies in Custer’s battalion in the fight. The ricasso is stamped “C” and “7" over “4” over the maker’s mark, indicating issue to Tom Custer’s Company C, trooper rack #4, with the low rack number possibly indicating issue to one of Tom Custer’s sergeants. In addition, the knucklebow is stamped 7 / L / 28 and 72, indicating issue in Calhoun’s Company L, first to the trooper with rack number 28 and then to trooper with rack number 72, either before or after its use in Company C. In both cases this use would be prior to Mathey’s acquisition of the saber, likely for field use in preference to the much lighter, and hardly effective, M1872 cavalry officer’s saber. Mathey retained the saber as a memento after retirement, along with his M1872 officer’s saber, which surfaced from his estate at the same time and were both sold at Cowan's auctions in 2006. CONDITION: The edge of blade is rough and exhibits various chips which differentiate in size. There is recession of the nickel finish along the edge of blade, exposing the original steel. The hilt exhibits slight yellowing. The grip exhibits leather loss, exposing the wood handle. About half of the leather remains and there are chips in the exposed wood. The scabbard retains most of its nickel finish with scattered light abrasions. One of the brass carrying rings on the scabbard has been relocated backward approximately 4”. He had the scabbard altered for wear on a 1902 style belt by moving one ring and the sword plated. Overall good. Mathey may have had the sword re-nickeled in order to keep up with current regulations, despite his retirement several years prior, as he could have had this and other swords as decorations at his residence. (B) Mathey’s commission to Captain dated September 30, 1877. The document measures approximately 19” x 15” and is contained in a large plastic sleeve. CONDITION: The commission was once folded and exhibits creases and slight wrinkles. There are scattered areas of water damage and staining, especially around the bottom edges. The print and writing remain legible but the ink exhibits signs of fading. Overall good. (C) Brass tag marked “MATHEY” on the obverse and “7 CAV” on the reverse, CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Cabinet card of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The cabinet card is marked “Mora 707 Broadway, N.Y.” at the bottom and “RI 4182” with pencil on the reverse. CONDITION: The cabinet card exhibits y

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(A) FINE KERR LONDON ARMOURY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .40 EXPRESS

Lot # 1253 (Sale Order: 112 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1887. Fitted with a 30" blued No.3 weight round barrel stamped at the breech with ".40 EX" caliber designation and British proofs. Blade front sight and sporting rear. Attractively case hardened high wall receiver. Ebony inlaid Schnabel tip varnished walnut splinter forend. Straight grip walnut stock with steel shotgun butt plate and on the right side a round "LONDON ARMOURY / JAs KERR & Co / 118 QUEEN VICTORIA. ST E.C" stamp. James Kerr & Co. acted as the sole agents for Winchester in England at the time, and operated from the 118 Queen Victoria Street address from 1882 to 1887. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its original factory blue with some evidence of cleaned oxidation throughout, especially towards the muzzle. Receiver case colors are especially strong and dark, with some fading on the lower tang. Lever sides retain portions of case hardening the balance fading to patina with some oxidation. Butt plate likewise displays an oxidized brown patina with some pitting. Stocks are very fine with the usual scattered marks and some mild varnish loss near the butt plate. Retailer mark is sharp and legible. Bore is especially fine and bright. Crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .40 Express FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Wnchester Model: 1885 Serial Number: 16676
Manufactured in 1887. Fitted with a 30" blued No.3 weight round barrel stamped at the breech with ".40 EX" caliber designation and British proofs. Blade front sight and s...moreporting rear. Attractively case hardened high wall receiver. Ebony inlaid Schnabel tip varnished walnut splinter forend. Straight grip walnut stock with steel shotgun butt plate and on the right side a round "LONDON ARMOURY / JAs KERR & Co / 118 QUEEN VICTORIA. ST E.C" stamp. James Kerr & Co. acted as the sole agents for Winchester in England at the time, and operated from the 118 Queen Victoria Street address from 1882 to 1887. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its original factory blue with some evidence of cleaned oxidation throughout, especially towards the muzzle. Receiver case colors are especially strong and dark, with some fading on the lower tang. Lever sides retain portions of case hardening the balance fading to patina with some oxidation. Butt plate likewise displays an oxidized brown patina with some pitting. Stocks are very fine with the usual scattered marks and some mild varnish loss near the butt plate. Retailer mark is sharp and legible. Bore is especially fine and bright. Crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .40 Express FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Wnchester Model: 1885 Serial Number: 16676

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(A) ATTRIBUTED WALTER COOPER CONVERSION OF SHARPS MODEL 1863 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Lot # 1254 (Sale Order: 113 of 324)      

Sharps Model 1863 saddle ring percussion carbine converted into a .45 caliber centerfire with R.L. Moore letter attributing gun to Walter Cooper, Bozeman, Montana circa 1872. Gun has blued 30" octagonal barrel that measures 1 - 1/4" across muzzle from flat to flat. Barrel has sheared German silver blade front sight with "R.S. Lawrence" marked graduated flip sight with Rocky Mountain style notch rear sight. Barrel is unmarked except under forearm is stamped "17". Case hardened converted percussion action serial numbered "C40894" with "C.SHARPS PAT SEPT 12TH 1848" on left side of action along with ground saddle ring stud. Lock has been ground and filled in primer slot and is marked "C.SHARPS PAT OCT 5TH 1852" with single trigger control. Walnut stock with filled saddle ring bar slot and checkered over with steel buttplate. Walter Cooper style walnut 2-screw plain forearm with pewter nosecap and is stamped "17" in barrel channel. Comes with R.L. research letter. CONDITION: 60% fading original blue with 50% original fading case colors. Wood has traces of original finish with usage marks and dings. Excellent bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .45 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Paperwork: LOA Serial Number: C40894
Sharps Model 1863 saddle ring percussion carbine converted into a .45 caliber centerfire with R.L. Moore letter attributing gun to Walter Cooper, Bozeman, Montana circa 1...more872. Gun has blued 30" octagonal barrel that measures 1 - 1/4" across muzzle from flat to flat. Barrel has sheared German silver blade front sight with "R.S. Lawrence" marked graduated flip sight with Rocky Mountain style notch rear sight. Barrel is unmarked except under forearm is stamped "17". Case hardened converted percussion action serial numbered "C40894" with "C.SHARPS PAT SEPT 12TH 1848" on left side of action along with ground saddle ring stud. Lock has been ground and filled in primer slot and is marked "C.SHARPS PAT OCT 5TH 1852" with single trigger control. Walnut stock with filled saddle ring bar slot and checkered over with steel buttplate. Walter Cooper style walnut 2-screw plain forearm with pewter nosecap and is stamped "17" in barrel channel. Comes with R.L. research letter. CONDITION: 60% fading original blue with 50% original fading case colors. Wood has traces of original finish with usage marks and dings. Excellent bore and mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .45 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Paperwork: LOA Serial Number: C40894

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER WITH CASE.

Lot # 1255 (Sale Order: 114 of 324)      

Shipped in a shipment of the only gun of its type to Paul Borget (Borge in some records) in Fort Reno, Wyoming (also listed as Nevada in accompanying Colt letters) on February 4, 1891. Factory letter confirms configuration as 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44/40 WCF with blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, and factory engraved. Engraved in near full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework, geometrics, crosshatching, and sunbursts in the hand of Helfricht's shop, or possibly even the Master Engraver himself. Fit with 2 piece checkered factory grips. Accompanied by a burl walnut red velvet lined case. Documentation consists of extensive research into where exactly this revolver was shipped to as well as to whom it was shipped to, whether it was Paul Borge or Borget, and whether it was shipped to Fort Reno, Wyoming, Nevada, or Oklahoma. Additional research is included into an original owner of this revolver from the period, Thomas Claude Logan, who passed away in 1914 and handed down this SAA through 3 generations until it was sold to Dr. Jim "Doc" Watson. More research would be needed as to find where this revolver was shipped exactly as well as who Paul Borge was, and finally, how it came to be in the hands of Thomas Claude Logan. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with nearly all of the original finish turned a brown patina with sharp engraving and original bluing visible in well-protected areas, most notably at ejector rod housing. Frame is essentially a gray patina with faded traces of original case colors visible in protected areas. Grips are excellent, with no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with moderate abrasion toward muzzle and well-defined rifling. Case is excellent. A very desirable and attractive factory engraved Colt Single Action Army with interesting Western shipment, and an exciting opportunity for more research to be done to complete its history. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Documentation Serial Number: 138138
Shipped in a shipment of the only gun of its type to Paul Borget (Borge in some records) in Fort Reno, Wyoming (also listed as Nevada in accompanying Colt letters) on Feb...moreruary 4, 1891. Factory letter confirms configuration as 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44/40 WCF with blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, and factory engraved. Engraved in near full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework, geometrics, crosshatching, and sunbursts in the hand of Helfricht's shop, or possibly even the Master Engraver himself. Fit with 2 piece checkered factory grips. Accompanied by a burl walnut red velvet lined case. Documentation consists of extensive research into where exactly this revolver was shipped to as well as to whom it was shipped to, whether it was Paul Borge or Borget, and whether it was shipped to Fort Reno, Wyoming, Nevada, or Oklahoma. Additional research is included into an original owner of this revolver from the period, Thomas Claude Logan, who passed away in 1914 and handed down this SAA through 3 generations until it was sold to Dr. Jim "Doc" Watson. More research would be needed as to find where this revolver was shipped exactly as well as who Paul Borge was, and finally, how it came to be in the hands of Thomas Claude Logan. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with nearly all of the original finish turned a brown patina with sharp engraving and original bluing visible in well-protected areas, most notably at ejector rod housing. Frame is essentially a gray patina with faded traces of original case colors visible in protected areas. Grips are excellent, with no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with moderate abrasion toward muzzle and well-defined rifling. Case is excellent. A very desirable and attractive factory engraved Colt Single Action Army with interesting Western shipment, and an exciting opportunity for more research to be done to complete its history. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Documentation Serial Number: 138138

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(A) COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.

Lot # 1256 (Sale Order: 115 of 324)      

Shipped on September 19, 1883 in a shipment of 5 guns of the same type to J.P. Moores Sons in New York, New York. Factory letter confirms configuration of 5 - 1/2" barrel in .44/40 WCF with blue finish and stocks are "Not Listed". Left side of barrel is marked with desirable acid etched panel marking that reads "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Cylinder has been renumbered to match. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with finishes mostly turned a gray-brown patina. Panel is faint but legible and complete. Bright original bluing is visible in protected areas such as around trigger guard, on ejector rod housing, and top of backstrap near hammer. Hammer retains visible case colors. Grips are very good, retaining over half of their original finish and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 Colt clicks. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 93431
Shipped on September 19, 1883 in a shipment of 5 guns of the same type to J.P. Moores Sons in New York, New York. Factory letter confirms configuration of 5 - 1/2" barrel...more in .44/40 WCF with blue finish and stocks are "Not Listed". Left side of barrel is marked with desirable acid etched panel marking that reads "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Cylinder has been renumbered to match. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with finishes mostly turned a gray-brown patina. Panel is faint but legible and complete. Bright original bluing is visible in protected areas such as around trigger guard, on ejector rod housing, and top of backstrap near hammer. Hammer retains visible case colors. Grips are very good, retaining over half of their original finish and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 Colt clicks. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 93431

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(A) FINE ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER SHIPPED TO WINCHESTER.

Lot # 1257 (Sale Order: 116 of 324)      

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter. This gun left the factory as a .44/40, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and type of stocks not listed. It was shipped the the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut on February 14, 1882, in a shipment of 25 guns. There are 3 other Colt Archive letters with this gun dating back to April 19, 1938. All 4 of these letters confirm the configuration of this Colt and discuss the history of the Colt Company. There is also a notarized letter dated 1/31/1992 from Bob Eder discussing the condition of this fine Colt. Single line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". There is an etched panel on the left side of the barrel "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Three line patent dated on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the grip inside of the rear channel. Last four of the serial number on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number (6869) on the inside of the loading gate. Case color frame and hammer. Small single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. One piece wood grip. It has an oval ejector head. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original high polish blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the ejector rod housing, barrel, and the backstrap. Vibrant case color in the protected areas on the frame and hammer. The remainder is turning a silver color. Nitre blue screws have not been molested. The front sight has had a small piece of ivory installed in it. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips have a couple of storage marks and have had an extra coat of varnish applied to them. A very high condition Colt Frontier Six Shooter. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Documentation Serial Number: 72510
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter. This gun left the factory as a .44/40, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and type of stocks not listed. It was shipped...more the the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut on February 14, 1882, in a shipment of 25 guns. There are 3 other Colt Archive letters with this gun dating back to April 19, 1938. All 4 of these letters confirm the configuration of this Colt and discuss the history of the Colt Company. There is also a notarized letter dated 1/31/1992 from Bob Eder discussing the condition of this fine Colt. Single line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". There is an etched panel on the left side of the barrel "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Three line patent dated on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and on the grip inside of the rear channel. Last four of the serial number on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the side of the cylinder. Assembly number (6869) on the inside of the loading gate. Case color frame and hammer. Small single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. One piece wood grip. It has an oval ejector head. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original high polish blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the ejector rod housing, barrel, and the backstrap. Vibrant case color in the protected areas on the frame and hammer. The remainder is turning a silver color. Nitre blue screws have not been molested. The front sight has had a small piece of ivory installed in it. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips have a couple of storage marks and have had an extra coat of varnish applied to them. A very high condition Colt Frontier Six Shooter. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter, Documentation Serial Number: 72510

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1884).

Lot # 1258 (Sale Order: 117 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1884 in 4 - 3/4" configuration with features including blue finish, small front sight, V notch rear sight, low profile ejector rod head, black powder frame, color case hardened frame and hammer, and walnut grips. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to E. C. Meacham Arms Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 21, 1885, in a shipment of 134 guns of the same type. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good when considering the age, with about half of the original bluing remaining with the balance worn to a gray patina. Frame is essentially a gray patina with original colors visible on hammer. Grips have finish loss at edge near butt, and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 112530
Manufactured in 1884 in 4 - 3/4" configuration with features including blue finish, small front sight, V notch rear sight, low profile ejector rod head, black powder fram...moree, color case hardened frame and hammer, and walnut grips. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to E. C. Meacham Arms Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 21, 1885, in a shipment of 134 guns of the same type. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good when considering the age, with about half of the original bluing remaining with the balance worn to a gray patina. Frame is essentially a gray patina with original colors visible on hammer. Grips have finish loss at edge near butt, and no major signs of distress. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is lightly frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 112530

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(A) DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1259 (Sale Order: 118 of 324)      

Manufactured circa 1878 in 7 - 1/2" barrel configuration with features including small front sight, V notch rear sight, donut ejector rod head, black powder frame, and walnut grips. Left side of frame has 3 line patent address with "U.S." marking. Barrel has faint "D.F.C." inspector marking near center pin. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a gray-brown patina with faint traces of original finish visible in protected areas. Grips are well worn and are shy to grip frame, with no major visible cracks. Mechanically fine with all 4 clicks. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 41405
Manufactured circa 1878 in 7 - 1/2" barrel configuration with features including small front sight, V notch rear sight, donut ejector rod head, black powder frame, and wa...morelnut grips. Left side of frame has 3 line patent address with "U.S." marking. Barrel has faint "D.F.C." inspector marking near center pin. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finishes turned a gray-brown patina with faint traces of original finish visible in protected areas. Grips are well worn and are shy to grip frame, with no major visible cracks. Mechanically fine with all 4 clicks. Bore is frosted with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 41405

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(A) TEXAS SHIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER GRIPS.

Lot # 1260 (Sale Order: 119 of 324)      

Shipped from the factory on November 24th, 1891, with features including nickel finish, and 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .41 Long Colt, to Charles Hummel & Son in San Antonio, Texas, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type in the shipment. Included Factory Letter listing stocks as "Not Listed", which typically means whatever was standard for the period, which would have been gutta percha. Currently fit with attractive 2-piece carved Mother of Pearl grips featuring a scarcely seen full bodied running steer on the right grip panel. Electropenciled on the backstrap with presentation that reads "Frank Carson Texas 18(obfuscated)". CONDITION: Excellent for its age, retaining a significant majority of the original flaking nickel plating, with sharp markings and scattered light freckling. Backstrap has sustained more wear to the finish than the rest of the gun, with nickel missing in scattered areas. Grips are in matching condition, with minor chip to the top of the right grip panel and fit shy to the grip frame. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 143948
Shipped from the factory on November 24th, 1891, with features including nickel finish, and 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .41 Long Colt, to Charles Hummel & Son in San Ant...moreonio, Texas, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type in the shipment. Included Factory Letter listing stocks as "Not Listed", which typically means whatever was standard for the period, which would have been gutta percha. Currently fit with attractive 2-piece carved Mother of Pearl grips featuring a scarcely seen full bodied running steer on the right grip panel. Electropenciled on the backstrap with presentation that reads "Frank Carson Texas 18(obfuscated)". CONDITION: Excellent for its age, retaining a significant majority of the original flaking nickel plating, with sharp markings and scattered light freckling. Backstrap has sustained more wear to the finish than the rest of the gun, with nickel missing in scattered areas. Grips are in matching condition, with minor chip to the top of the right grip panel and fit shy to the grip frame. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 143948

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(A) RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN .44 HENRY RIMFIRE.

Lot # 1261 (Sale Order: 120 of 324)      

Shipped on February 12, 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham in New York, New York, in a shipment of 25 guns of the same type. Configuration is confirmed by factory letter, with caliber listed as ".44" and barrel length, finish, and stocks listed as "Not Listed". For this vintage of SAA "Not Listed" would be 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and walnut stocks. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. This revolver has several desirable early features such as small front sight, caliber marking on barrel near center pin, ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, bullseye ejector rod head, 2 line patent address on frame, script barrel address with serifs on either side, and caliber marking on left side of trigger guard. Chambered for the rare and desirable .44 Rimfire cartridge, with an estimated production of only 1,892 ever manufactured. These revolvers were made in their own separate serial number range and were made in both .44 and .22 Rimfire. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, as cleaned to a gray patina and scattered faint traces of factory bluing remaining in protected areas. Replacement hammer retains bright case colors. Grips retain a vast majority of their finish with superficial handling marks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 411
Shipped on February 12, 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham in New York, New York, in a shipment of 25 guns of the same type. Configuration is confirmed by factory lett...moreer, with caliber listed as ".44" and barrel length, finish, and stocks listed as "Not Listed". For this vintage of SAA "Not Listed" would be 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and walnut stocks. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. This revolver has several desirable early features such as small front sight, caliber marking on barrel near center pin, ejector rod housing with reinforcement stud, bullseye ejector rod head, 2 line patent address on frame, script barrel address with serifs on either side, and caliber marking on left side of trigger guard. Chambered for the rare and desirable .44 Rimfire cartridge, with an estimated production of only 1,892 ever manufactured. These revolvers were made in their own separate serial number range and were made in both .44 and .22 Rimfire. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, as cleaned to a gray patina and scattered faint traces of factory bluing remaining in protected areas. Replacement hammer retains bright case colors. Grips retain a vast majority of their finish with superficial handling marks. Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 411

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1880).

Lot # 1262 (Sale Order: 121 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1880 with classic configuration for the period, 7 - 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt with blue finish and walnut grips. Additional features include blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney-shaped low profile ejector rod head, and 3-line patent address on frame. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with near all of the original bluing turned an untouched freckled gray patina, and remnants of factory blue visible in well-protected areas. Grips are strong, with no major cracks and visible professional repairs to each grip panel. Left grip panel is hand carved with 3 "kill notches". Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 61141
Manufactured in 1880 with classic configuration for the period, 7 - 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt with blue finish and walnut grips. Additional features include blade front sig...moreht, "V" notch rear sight, single line barrel address, kidney-shaped low profile ejector rod head, and 3-line patent address on frame. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with near all of the original bluing turned an untouched freckled gray patina, and remnants of factory blue visible in well-protected areas. Grips are strong, with no major cracks and visible professional repairs to each grip panel. Left grip panel is hand carved with 3 "kill notches". Action is tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 61141

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL GRIPS.

Lot # 1263 (Sale Order: 122 of 324)      

According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4" barrel. It had a blue finish, and the stocks were not listed. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 5, 1892, in a shipment of 15 guns. It is now fit with a set of carved mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip. Blackpowder frame with case color. The two line address on top of the barrel was misstamped. It is showing just the bottom line. The index mark is also off. The roll die caliber mark is not struck very well either. Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame next to a rampant Colt Logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. CONDITION: This gun retains approximately 60% of the original factory applied blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the barrel and ejector rod housing. There are some case colors in the protected areas of the frame and hammer. Great bore with well defined lands and grooves. The grips show some wear with some chips mainly to the left grip. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 146581
According to the Colt Factory archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4" barrel. It had a blue finish, and the stocks were not listed. It was...more shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 5, 1892, in a shipment of 15 guns. It is now fit with a set of carved mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip. Blackpowder frame with case color. The two line address on top of the barrel was misstamped. It is showing just the bottom line. The index mark is also off. The roll die caliber mark is not struck very well either. Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame next to a rampant Colt Logo. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Single action front sight and a V notch rear sight. CONDITION: This gun retains approximately 60% of the original factory applied blue finish. The majority of the finish loss is to the barrel and ejector rod housing. There are some case colors in the protected areas of the frame and hammer. Great bore with well defined lands and grooves. The grips show some wear with some chips mainly to the left grip. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 146581

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN CASE.

Lot # 1264 (Sale Order: 123 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1884 in classic configuration for this vintage of SAA, with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address in block font, blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, low profile kidney shaped ejector rod head, and 3 line patent date. Mounted with 1 piece walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, and inside of backstrap channel on grips. Accompanied by a black leather bound French fitted hardwood case with maroon velvet liner and wood cartridge block for 40 rounds of .45 Colt. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with a significant majority of the original finish turned a freckled brown patina with approximately 25% original bluing remaining on barrel. Balance of gun has original bluing only in well-protected areas such as cylinder flutes. Frame shows traces of bright case color. Grips retain the majority of their original finish with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Case is excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 106349
Manufactured in 1884 in classic configuration for this vintage of SAA, with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with single line barrel address in block font, blade fro...morent sight, "V" notch rear sight, low profile kidney shaped ejector rod head, and 3 line patent date. Mounted with 1 piece walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel underneath ejector rod housing, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, and inside of backstrap channel on grips. Accompanied by a black leather bound French fitted hardwood case with maroon velvet liner and wood cartridge block for 40 rounds of .45 Colt. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with a significant majority of the original finish turned a freckled brown patina with approximately 25% original bluing remaining on barrel. Balance of gun has original bluing only in well-protected areas such as cylinder flutes. Frame shows traces of bright case color. Grips retain the majority of their original finish with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Case is excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 106349

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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER IN SCARCE .22 RF.

Lot # 1265 (Sale Order: 124 of 324)      

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .22 caliber with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blued finish, and rubber grips. It was shipped to Schoverling, Dale & Gales in New York, New York, on May 6, 1890, in a shipment of 1 gun. One of only 93 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets in .22 Long Rifle. There were approximately 925 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets manufactured. This gun is in the typical configuration with a 7 - 1/2" barrel and two-piece hard rubber grips. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll marked caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "22-R.F.". Three-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The last three numbers of the serial number are on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 732 is in the inside of the loading gate. The blade front sight is on a solid base. The rear sight is dovetailed into the top strap. Two piece Eagle hard rubber grips. The screws have all been replaced. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun has been cleaned of all of the finish. The bore has frosting in the lands and grooves. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. The Eagle grips show some slight wear. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 129305
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .22 caliber with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blued finish, and rubber grips. It was shipped to Schover...moreling, Dale & Gales in New York, New York, on May 6, 1890, in a shipment of 1 gun. One of only 93 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets in .22 Long Rifle. There were approximately 925 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets manufactured. This gun is in the typical configuration with a 7 - 1/2" barrel and two-piece hard rubber grips. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll marked caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "22-R.F.". Three-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The last three numbers of the serial number are on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 732 is in the inside of the loading gate. The blade front sight is on a solid base. The rear sight is dovetailed into the top strap. Two piece Eagle hard rubber grips. The screws have all been replaced. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun has been cleaned of all of the finish. The bore has frosting in the lands and grooves. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. The Eagle grips show some slight wear. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 129305

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(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PEARL GRIPS.

Lot # 1266 (Sale Order: 125 of 324)      

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4" barrel. It was blue with rubber stocks and factory engraving. It was shipped to Hartley & Graham New York, New York, on April 9, 1895, in a shipment of 3 guns. Now it is nickel plated with two piece Mother of Pearl bullshead grips. Two line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75". There is a Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Assembly number 584 is on the inside of the loading gate. It is engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with a punch dot background with zigzag borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. CONDITION: The engraving on the gun is washed out from buffing. It retains almost all of the reapplied nickel finish. There is some holster wear and a couple of spots of light pitting. The action locks up and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Fair bore with well-defined lands and grooves. There is some frosting in the bore. Nice set of Mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip with a small chip at the heel of the right grip. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 159929
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4" barrel. It was blue with rubber stocks and factory engraving. It was...more shipped to Hartley & Graham New York, New York, on April 9, 1895, in a shipment of 3 guns. Now it is nickel plated with two piece Mother of Pearl bullshead grips. Two line address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". Two line patent dates on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75". There is a Rampant Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Assembly number 584 is on the inside of the loading gate. It is engraved in a scroll and foliate pattern with a punch dot background with zigzag borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. CONDITION: The engraving on the gun is washed out from buffing. It retains almost all of the reapplied nickel finish. There is some holster wear and a couple of spots of light pitting. The action locks up and indexes fine. It has all four clicks. Fair bore with well-defined lands and grooves. There is some frosting in the bore. Nice set of Mother of pearl grips with a bulls head motif on the right grip with a small chip at the heel of the right grip. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 159929

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