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Raised Carved Kentucky Attributed To John Armstrong

Lot #1001 (Sale Order 1 of 312)

.50 caliber smoothbore, 47.75" octagonal-to-round barrel. Notched rear barrel sight, front silver blade. Engraved lockplate marked London Warrented. English-made lock with roller on frizzen spring. Barrel held in stock by four brass wedges. Brass triggerguard, brass ferules, brass nosecap, brass buttplate, Engraved brass sideplate. Engraved toeplate, silver thumb plate. Finely striped maple stock, with forestock molding, molding around the lock mortise, and teardrop on the rear of the lock mortise. Raised carving around the tang and around the comb. Lower butt moulding, raised fleur de lis caving behind the rear ferule.

Condition: The barrel has natural plum brown patina. Lock with nice untouched dark brown patina. Evidence of markings on the rear flat of the barrel. The stock has been expertly repaired in the wrist. The rest of the stock is excellent retaining a very nice untouched dark red patina. No wood added anywhere in the stock. Brass with nice untouched patina. Lockplate fits the lock mortise very tight. The touch hole has been rebushed. This rifle is beyond a doubt made by John Armstrong by the characteristics of the carving and the lines of the stock. This is a very fine rifle, and one in this condition seldom comes up for sale.

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EST $6500 - 10000

German Swivel Breech Flintlock Rifle

Lot #1002 (Sale Order 2 of 312)

.56 caliber, 28.5" octagonal barrels, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, stock with raised cheek rest and sliding wood matchbox. Lock with rounded swan-neck cock, bridled and fenced iron pans. Obverse butt stamped in individual letters: THIS WAS NO 2 / MAHLON . I . PAXSON GUN IN 1910 CO F 75 RIGAMENT. The meaning of which and time when it was applied is not clear. Stock with raised carving at wrist and on reverse of butt. Wooden ramrod, sling swivels.

Condition: Good. Metal an oxidized brown patina with old added finish. Mechanically functional, smooth bores evenly pitted. Triggerguard broken and repaired. Stock fair, shattered at the butt and wrist and repaired. Entire gun coated with old varnish or similar shiny coating.

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EST $2000 - 4000

Flintlock Jäger Rifle

Lot #1003 (Sale Order 3 of 312)

.56 caliber, 25" wedge-retained swamped octagonal barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock with raised cheekiest and checkered wrist. Breech decorated with gold leaf patterns, top barrel flat marked in gold script Adam, and may be the work of Franz Adams of Feldsburg who worked ca 1808-1830 (der Neue Stockel). Lightly engraved lock with fenced and bridled iron pan, swan neck cock likely a replacement. Lock marked in script but is no fully legible. Double set triggers, triggerguard with semi-pistol gripped extension. Brass sideplate and triggerguard with simple pineapple finials. Horn tipped wooden rammer secured by two brass thimbles and a brass entry pipe. Engraved silver wrist escutcheon with monogram.

Condition: Very good. Retains some traces of thinning brown finish with scattered surface oxidation and some scattered pinpricking. Mechanically functional, good bore with deep rifling and scattered pitting. Brass furniture with a medium ocher patina. Stock with some added modern finish, showing scattered bumps, dings and bruises.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Engraved Powder Horn I'd to David Carter Dated 1778

Lot #1004 (Sale Order 4 of 312)

Beautifully engraved powder horn measuring 12" through the curve. The octagonal spout measures 2.5" from the smooth raised ring. Engraved in banner "David Carter His Horn AD. 1778." Several engraved wilderness animals such as an elk, bear and 2 deer. A couple mythical animals engraved such as a half horse and mermaid next to an a gentleman on horseback. Wood base with lobe and wood pegs. Engrailed edge. Accompanying this lot is a copy of David Carter's Pension Application from the state of Georgia dated 1832.

David Carter entered the militia in North Carolina as a volunteer under Captain Martin in the spring of 1778. In June of 1779, Carter entered the main army of General Rutherford at Peedee and was transitioned into a rifle company. The company was in battle at Camden and was defeated upon which Carter was taken prisoner and served 11 months on prison ships. After, his exchange Carter returned home before enlisting in the militia again as a substitute. He served on the frontier as a guard against the Shawnee Indians under Captain Owens.

Condition: This horn displays a pleasing yellowing patina with some areas blending to a darker brown. All engraving is sharp and crisp and done by the same hand. The raised ring through the spout have an even light brown patina. Overall a very good identified horn with good history.

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EST $3000 - 5000

English Brass Barreled Blunderbuss Flintlock Pistol by Court

Lot #1005 (Sale Order 5 of 312)

.50 caliber, 3.75" brass octagonal-to-round barrel flaring to .75" at the cannon-shaped muzzle. Flint box lock with sliding hammer safety and fenced pan. Frame marked COURT on the reverse and LONDON on the obverse, both in engraved panels. Post-1813 Birmingham commercial proofs under barrel. Engraved iron triggerguard, bag-shaped walnut grip with oval brass escutcheon. John Court worked on Weaman St ca 1820 and later at 97 Dale End. This is probably his work, dating from the second decade of the 19th century.

Condition: Very good to fine. Brass cleaned some time ago and starting to tone down. Crisp markings, mechanically functional, good bore, very good grip with bumps and dings. Overall a very attractive "blunderbuss" pocket pistol.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Early Flintlock Military Pistol

Lot #1006 (Sale Order 6 of 312)

.740 bore diameter, 11" barrel octagonal tapers to a round. Curved flat-style lockplate. Iron mounted with walnut stock.

Condition: All metal has nice dark brown patina. The stock is untouched with dark patina. Iron furniture is black.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Contemporary Case Set Of French Muff Pistols By Aubron a Nantes

Lot #1007 (Sale Order 7 of 312)

.41 caliber, 1.125" turn-off barrels, no S/N. Bright finish, checkered walnut grips with metal pin decorations. Bottoms of breeches engraved Aubron A Nantes in three lines of script. Flint box lock actions with sliding, pan locking safeties. Pistols contained in a contemporary wood case with a fitted green interior, including a Dixon & Son marked powder flask in the single storage compartment.

The pistols appear to be the work of Jules Aubron who worked ca 1805-1855 in Nantes (France), a town located on the upper Loire River in Brittany. The Aubron family of gunsmiths began in the 1770s with Jules father Jean and continued through the latter part of the 19th century with Jules son Thomas. A lovely set of early 19th century French muff pistols.

Condition: Very good. Pistols cleaned to bright leaving some of the markings light. The metal has a mottled and lightly oxidized gray patina. Mechanically functional locks and safeties. Good smooth bores, barrels twist off easily. Grips good with crisp checkering, both with minor repaired cracks that are well concealed. Case good, as is flask.

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EST $1500 - 3000

Tap Action Flintlock Boxlock Pistol

Lot #1008 (Sale Order 8 of 312)

.50 bore diameter, 1.25" round barrels. Engraved frame, folding trigger, marked Alex Wilson, Sherrard St London. Checkered walnut grip, safety on the back of the hammer. London proofs on the barrels.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

Condition: Engraving is sharp, crisp overall. Metal has a dull grey patina with nice sharp edges. Top jaw is a replacement. All markings and engraving are sharp and crisp. Grips are excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Pair of Flintlock Pistols by D. Egg

Lot #1009 (Sale Order 9 of 312)

.56 caliber, 7" barrels, no S/N. Brass barrels and furniture, walnut stocks. 4.5" long, convex iron locks with teat at rear, iron fenced pans, swan necked cocks. Locks marked D. EGG, barrels marked D - EGG - LONDON and with British commercial proofs. Brass furniture including lobed butt caps, S-shaped side plate and ramrod pipes. Missing ramrods.

Durs Egg works ca1786-1822, with the trade name continuing in use by his son, son-in-law through 1837, and used by others later. These pistols appear to be from the 1st quarter of the 19th century and could be the work of Durs or his immediate successors. A lovely pair of pistols in a nice state of preservation.

Condition: Very good. Brass with a nicely toned butterscotch patina. Mechanically functional, clear markings throughout. Good bores. Stocks with bumps and dings, one with a hairline crack at the rear lock screw.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Left Handed Germanic Flintlock Pistol

Lot #1010 (Sale Order 10 of 312)

.78 caliber, 10.75" round barrel with baluster turned rings at breech, no S/N. Unmarked rounded semi-banana-shaped lock with teat at rear. Iron pan is bridled and fenced with a rounded swan neck cock secured by a bun nut. Brass furniture including butt cap, triggerguard, ramrod pipes, 3-screw side plate and front sight. Stock with raised carved apron around breech plug tang, at rear of lock and at rear of counterpane. Horn forend tip, wood ramrod. Sighting groove in breech plug tang. Although unmarked, the pistol's styling suggests mid-to-late 18th century Germanic or Low Countries (Dutch) origin. Left handed flintlock pistols are very scarce, and this is a very attractive and untouched example.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a thickly oxidized brown patina showing light pitting over most of the barrel and lock. Brass with a medium golden patina with some minor metal loss at the leading edge of the upper pipe. Mechanically functional, bore dark and evenly pitted. Stock good to very good with minor nicks and dings and some wood loss at the pin holes and showing an old chip at the upper rear of the lock mortise. The lower portion of the butt appears to have been applied to the pistol during manufacture, rather than as a repair, and although a thin line shows that the wood is two pieces in this location, it appears to be period and original.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Cased Set of Saw Handle Flintlock Dueling Pistols by Oakes of London

Lot #1011 (Sale Order 11 of 312)

.610 Bore diameter, 8.75" octagonal barrel, notched rear barrel sight incorporated in the breech, front blade, top of the barrel marked London in script, lockplate marked Oakes, safeties on locks, Walnut saw handle stocks with diamond style checkered highlighted with punch dots. Iron mounted with a finial on the ends of triggerguards. In a mahogany case with accessories, leather covered compartment flask, mold, and case key.

Condition: This is a very fine set of pistols. Barrels have been refinished long ago during the period of use. Edges and markings are very sharp and crisp. Lockplates are very sharp and crisp with a crisp silvery look. Stocks are excellent with sharp edges and nice feathered look. The case is excellent with proper leather covered flask. Overall an excellent set of flintlock saw handled duelling pistols.

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EST $7500 - 10000

High Grade Ames Militia Officer's Presentation Sword

Lot #1012 (Sale Order 12 of 312)

31.25" spear point blade with 12" central fuller. Brass knight's head pommel cap atop an engraved hexagonal hilt with cruciform crossguard terminating in scroll-shaped quillons, with a large turned-down counterguard with a central eagle image, small up-turned counterguard on the reverse and a double chain guard; all heavily gilt in gold. A buff leather washer is in place at the hilt to blade junction. Blade etched with three-line Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee / Mass address on the reverse ricasso. Blade etched on the obverse with a panoply of arms under a spread-winged eagle, under a ribbon with E. Pluribus Unum. The rest of the obverse blade etched with floral and foliate scrolls and intertwined vines. Reverse etched with the same style floral patterns with a larger panoply of arms as the central image. Hexagonal hilt engraved with flowing scrolls and feathery sprays with geometric boarder lines and punch dot background shading. A ferrule with raised acanthus leaf designs separates the hilt from the guard. The scabbard is gold gilt as well, with the three-line Ames address on the reverse, reading AMES MFG. Co / CHICOPEE / MASS. The upper mount is decorated with leaf motifs and a central shield with two suspension rings, the middle mount shows flowing leaf motifs as well and a single suspension ring. A presentation is engraved between the two upper mounts and reads in five lines: A token of respect to their commander / Capt. A.H. Kelsey / by the / Lewiston Light Infantry / Oct 18th, 1856.

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Condition: Excellent overall. Blade remains bright with nearly all of its original polish and retains the large majority of the frosty, acid etched decoration. Only the reverse ricasso where the Ames address is shows any notable degradation in condition, with some light surface hazing and oxidation. Hilt retains the majority of its gold gilt finish, with some thinning and loss, particularly around the transitions between the hexagonal grip and the cylindrical portions hear the guard and pommel cap. Some loss on the knight's head as well, primarily on the feathered helmet crest. Scabbard with some loss as well, primarily along the high edges and contact points of the upper and middle mount and the drag. Throat is loose and comes out of scabbard easily. Truly a superb pre-Civil War militia officer's sword.

EST $6000 - 9000

Model 1843 "Fremont" Hall Carbine

Lot #1013 (Sale Order 13 of 312)

.52 caliber rifled bore with .58 chamber, 21" barrel. Browned finish, walnut stock. Sling bar and ring, button head cleaning rod. Top of breech marked in five lines: US /S. NORTH / MIDLTN / CONN /1850. Breech marked on right flat with JH inspection, stock flats behind receiver with cartouches on each side, a WAT on the obverse and a JH on the reverse, along with a number 1.

Known as the "Fremont Hall," this is one of 5,000 M1843 Hall carbines sold as surplus by the New York Arsenal in August of 1861 to arms speculators backed by J.P. Morgan for $3.50 each and subsequently "modified" for use of .58 caliber ammunition by enlarging the chamber to approximately .58 and rifling the barrel, but leaving it in the original .52 caliber! The guns were then sold to General John C. Fremont's command in St. Louis for $22 each, resulting in a Congressional investigation into what became known as the "Hall Carbine Affair." A scarce example of a historically important Civil War used carbine.

Condition: Good. Metal with dark brown, heavily oxidized patina and scattered pitting. Markings on breech somewhat obscured by pitting. Mechanically functional, bore good, with crisp rifling and moderate pitting. Stock worn showing heavy use with bumps and dings and a small grain crack behind the receiver on the reverse. A solid, if well used example of a historic Civil War carbine.

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EST $1000 - 1500

U.S. Springfield M1855 Rifle Musket & Bayonet

Lot #1014 (Sale Order 14 of 312)

.58 caliber, 40" round barrel retained by three barrel bands, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield marked lock dated 1858, barrel dated 1859 with usual V/P/eaglehead proof marks. A transitional gun with brass nosecap and correct 1858 pattern rear sight. Retains both sling swivels and tulip-head, swelled shank ramrod. Includes a US M1855 pattern socket bayonet marked US/J on the ricasso.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal with a dull pewter patina, with some scattered oxidation. Mechanically functional lock, including Maynard tape priming system. Rear sight retains some blue. All markings remain crisp on the metal. Good bore with crisp rifling and some scattered pitting. Stock solid and ;full-length. Stock sanded, with the sharp edges rounded. No cartouches present on counterpane. Bayonet very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Sharps NM1865 Cartridge Converted Carbine (M1868)

Lot #1016 (Sale Order 15 of 312)

.50-70, 22" barrel, S/N C45470. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut forend and buttstock. Barrel with matching serial number under forend. Standard 3-line barrel mark with NEW MODEL 1865 marking on barrel forward of receiver. Standard Sharps patent markings on lock, primer mechanism and reverse of receiver. Lawrence Patent marked ladder rear sight. Fixed front sight, 6-groove bore. Saddler bar and ring on reverse of frame.

Condition: Very good. Retains thinning traces of blue on the barrel, mixed with oxidized brown discoloration. Receiver a mottled gray patina with scattered light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Wood with scattered bumps and dings, showing no cartouche.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Sharps & Hankins Navy Percussion Carbine

Lot #1017 (Sale Order 16 of 312)

.52RF, 24" barrel, S/N 3193. Case hardened finish, leather covered barrel, wood buttstock with brass buttplate. Right side of receiver marked: SHARPS / & / HANKINS / PHILADA, and left side marked SHARPS / PATENT / 1859. Adjustable ladder rear sight, fixed front sight. One of the first cartridge breech loading long arms to be adopted by the US Navy, some 6,686 were acquired by them ca 1862-1865 for use during the American Civil War. Most saw extensive service and examples with complete leather barrel coverings are relatively scarce.

Condition: Very good. Frame with minor traces of case color, otherwise a faded, mottled gray with some light pinpricking. Leather cover very good being mostly intact with some moderate crazing and light surface finish loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered light pitting. Stock with wear and scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Model 1862 Joslyn Carbine

Lot #1018 (Sale Order 17 of 312)

.52RF, 22" barrel, S/N 3179. Tinned finish, walnut stock, brass furniture. Matching serial numbers on breech block and receiver. Three-line Joslyn address on lock and three-line patent markings on breech. Two script FDL cartouches on the counterpane, sub-inspected with a small capital "L" on most parts. 1861 pattern rear sight, fixed front sight, sling bar and ring.

Condition: Very good. Retains strong traces of what appears to be period applied tin plated finish. Crisp markings in metal, clear cartouches on counterpane. Mechanically functional, good bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and nicks with a chip behind the tang.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Model 1860 Spencer Carbine

Lot #1019 (Sale Order 18 of 312)

.52 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 20157. Barrel and receiver with matching numbers. Marked on top of receiver "SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS" over patent date. Right side of receiver near barrel marked "G.W. CROSS/1862." Saddle ring on left side with replaced sling swivel on bottom of butt. No visible inspector marks. Correct magazine tube.

Condition: Good. Overall smooth salt and pepper patina. Stock has blemishes consistent with age and use. Manufacturer's stamps worn but mostly legible. Later added stamps legible. Missing screw in triggerguard. 6-groove bore fair.

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EST $1500 - 2500

US M1841 "Mississippi" Rifle By Robbins & Lawrence

Lot #1020 (Sale Order 19 of 312)

.54 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Browned and case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Barrel secured by 2 brass barrel bands. Lock marked in four horizontal lines ROBBINS / & / LAWRENCE / US forward of the hammer and in two vertical lines at the tail of the lock: WINDSOR, VT / 1849. No date visible on the tang, breech marked US / JPC / P. Two partially visible script cartouches are present on the counterpane, the forward one is illegible, the rear one is a weak WAT. Retains original sights and sling swivels, ramrod is a modern replacement.

Condition: Good. Void of finish and cleaned to a dull pewter color with scattered pitting, surface oxidation and discoloration. Mechanically functional, fair bore is worn to about .56 at muzzle but is still .54 with 7-groove rifling further back. Bore is dirty and pitted. Stock worn with numerous bumps, dings and handling marks, and with a divot of wood missing between the tang and hammer and showing significant burn out in that area.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Confederate Numbered P1853 Enfield Rifle

Lot #1022 (Sale Order 20 of 312)

.58, 39” barrel, S/N 2120. Blued finish, walnut stock, brass and iron furniture. Lock marked 1861 over TOWER, with standard Birmingham commercial proof marks at breech. Buttplate tang with engraved Confederate inventory number 2120, making this gun an early delivery under the second Sinclair, Hamilton & Company contract with the Confederacy, which delivered 30,000 P1853 “Long Enfields” numbered in three sequences; 1-10,000, 1-10,000A and 1-10,000B. Stock with weak "S" furnisher's mark for Scott & Son in front of buttplate tang. Missing rear sight, barrel restored for last 4”, forend restored. Period ramrod is not inventory numbered. A good entry level example of a Confederate numbered P1853 Enfield Rifle Musket. Less than 300 of the 30,000 numbered Enfields purchased by the Confederacy under this contract are known to have survived to today.

Condition: About good overall. Metal with an oxidized brown patina and scattered pitting, particularly at the breech. Forward portion of barrel and stock restored. Bore good with strong rifling except for the short, restored portion near the muzzle. Mechanically functional. Wood with numerous bumps, dings, mars and wear.

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EST $2000 - 4000

Burnside 5th Model Percussion Carbine

Lot #1023 (Sale Order 21 of 312)

.54 caliber, 21" barrel, S/N 19036. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. Breech block numbered 16036, suggesting that the second number on the frame or block was inverted while being applied. Standard Burnside markings on barrel and lock. Crisp block letter NSP inspection on top of comb, forward of buttplate and and script RKW cartouche on rear of wrist. Forward cartouche not fully visible. Sling bar and ring on reverse of receiver, sling swivel in toe of buttstock.

Condition: Fine. Retains much of the barrel blue, which is thinning and fading. Receiver with much of the original case color, which are also fading and dulling. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with dings and handling marks and a 2" scar behind the barrel band.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Warner Carbine

Lot #1024 (Sale Order 22 of 312)

.50RF. 20" round barrel, S/N 582. Blued finish, brass receiver, triggerguard and buttplate, walnut stock and forend. Left side of receiver marked in three-lines: JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS. / WARNER'S / PATENT. Martially sub-inspected throughout with a capital "L", serial number on buttplate. Correct pattern rear sight, saddle ring on left of frame. Only 1,501 were produced ca 1864. This is a very scarce secondary US carbine from the Civil War period.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with a mottled and oxidized plum, brown and gray patina. Brass with a lovely butterscotch patina. Lower tang with small crack behind triggerguard. Markings on receiver remain legible. Mechanically functional. Fine bore. Stock and forend lightly sanded with numerous grain cracks and some replaced wood in the tang inlet. No cartouche visible. A solid, attractive and very scarce US martial carbine.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Warner Carbine

Lot #1025 (Sale Order 23 of 312)

.50RF 20" round barrel, S/N 200. Blued finish, brass receiver, triggerguard and buttplate, walnut stock and forend. Left side of receiver marked in three-lines: JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS. / WARNER'S / PATENT. Martially sub-inspected throughout with a capital "L," serial number on buttplate. Correct pattern rear sight, saddle ring on left of frame. Only 1,501 were produced ca 1864. This is a very scarce secondary US martial carbine from the Civil War period.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel cleaned to bright with a mottled and lightly oxidized gray patina. Brass with a lovely butterscotch patina. Markings on receiver remain clearly legible. Mechanically functional. Fine bore. Stock and forend lightly sanded with several small grain cracks in both, but nothing major or structural.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Sharps Rifle

Lot #1026 (Sale Order 24 of 312)

.52 caliber, 30" barrel, S/N C, 35178 also matches under the forearm on the barrel, marked on the barrel New Model 1863, Sharp's rifle company markings behind the rear band on top of the barrel. Three barrel bands with walnut stock and forearm. Two cartouches on the left side of the stock near the action. Lawerence rear sight. This rifle has the name E. Gerhardt stamped into the wood under the patchbox. On further research, it has been found that a Private Emil Gerhardt, age 22, Co A 9th OVI June 18, 1861, to June 22, 1864. Then with USVV Co D 4th Regt, March 22, 1865, to March 7, 1866. This is when he would have received the Sharps rifle for re-enlisting into the Veteran Volunteers.

Condition: Action is very sharp and crisp with traces of case coloring blending to a brown. Barrel retaining most of the original blue finish just lightly faded. Bore is outstanding. Buttstock and forearm are lightly darkened still retaining a feather look to the wood. Still visible are two cartouches.

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EST $2500 - 5000

Linder 1st Type Percussion Carbine

Lot #1027 (Sale Order 25 of 312)

.58 caliber, 20" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Unmarked lock, top of breech marked in three lines: EDWARD LINDER'S / PATENT / MARCH 29, 1859. Correct script AMB inspection cartouche on top of comb, forward of buttplate tang is partially legible. A weak G.K.J. block letter sub-inspection mark is visible on the counterpane. Correct pattern rear sight, original front sight, correct sling ring and staple counterpane. This is one of 892 1st Model Linder carbines acquired by the Ordnance Department between 1861-1863.

Condition: Very good. Markings in metal are clear, inspection marks in wood are somewhat weak. Metal with a thinly oxidized patina over dull gray metal. Mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered light pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and some moderate wear at the forend and wrist.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Linder Percussion Carbine

Lot #1028 (Sale Order 26 of 312)

.58 caliber, 20" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock. Unmarked lock, top of breech marked in three lines: EDWARD LINDER'S / PATENT / MARCH 29, 1859. Correct, but weak, script AMB inspection cartouche on top of comb, forward of buttplate tang is partially legible. A legible G.K.J. block letter sub-inspection mark is visible on the counterpane. Correct pattern rear sight, original front sight, correct sling ring and staple counterpane. This is one of 892 1st Model Linder carbines acquired by the Ordnance Department between 1861-1863.

Condition: Very good. Markings in metal are clear, inspection marks in wood are somewhat weak. Metal cleaned with a thinly oxidized patina over pewter gray metal. Mechanically functional, very good bore with scattered light pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings with some deeper dents in the forend.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Joslyn "Monkey Tail" Carbine

Lot #1029 (Sale Order 27 of 312)

.54 caliber, 22.5" round barrel, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, brass triggerguard, buttplate and barrel band. Breech lever marked in three lines: PATD BY /B.F. JOSLYN / AUG. 23, 1855. Lock marked upside-down in two lines: A.H. WATERS & CO / MILBURY MASS. Single brass barrel band marked P1. Adjustable folding ladder rear sight, fixed front sight, saddle bar with ring on obverse. Only 1,500 of these scarce and early production Joslyn breechloading percussion carbines were produced ca 1855-1856, with 1,200 going to the US government. Th lack of inspection marks and the upside-down lock marking suggest that this is one of the even scarcer commercial carbines that did not see government service.

Condition: Very good to fine. Barrel cleaned to bright with a dull pewter patina and scattered age discoloration. Lock with traces of case color and a mottled gray appearance. Breech lever retains traces of case color on the exterior and some vivid color on the interior. Saddle bar plate with some case color as well. Brass with an attractive golden patina. All markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock very good as refinished with a repaired chip at the toe and some added filler at the lower rear of the reverse of the butt. Overall a very crisp example of a scarce carbine.

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EST $5000 - 7000

Colt Model 1849 4" Percussion Revolver

Lot #1030 (Sale Order 28 of 312)

.31 caliber, 4" octagonal barrel, S/N 164293 (mfg. ca 1859). Blued and casehardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including grip and wedge. Two-line, right hand bracketed barrel address, standard two-line frame marking.

Condition: Good. Retains faint traces of case color on the frame, hammer and loading lever. The balance of the gun has a mostly smooth plum patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and age discoloration. Cylinder retains some of the stagecoach robbery scene. All other markings crisp and clear. Brass with some strong traces of silver plating. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Grips good with light handling marks and some varnish.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Tranter 3rd Model Percussion Revolver

Lot #1031 (Sale Order 29 of 312)

54-Bore (.443 caliber), 5.75" octagonal barrel, S/N 11536T. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Top-strap retailer marked: Thos. Williams South Castle Street Liverpool. Loading lever and trigger with oval two-line TRANTER'S PATENT markings. Standard Birmingham commercial proof marks. Frame lightly engraved in tight foliate scrolls.

Condition: Good. Metal with faint traces of blue on the barrel, otherwise a mottled gray patina with scattered light pitting. Markings mostly clear and legible, engraving in very good condition. Mechanically functional. Bore moderately pitted with strong rifling. Grips with moderate wear and some flattening of the checkering. Front sight and loading lever catch period replacements.

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EST $1000 - 1500

M1854 Beaumont-Adams Percussion Revolver

Lot #1032 (Sale Order 30 of 312)

54-Bore (.443 caliber), 5.875" octagonal barrel, S/N 60,178P. Blued finish, checkered walnut grip. Cylinder with matching serial number. Top strap retailer marked: Robert Adams 76 King William Street London. Standard London commercial proof marks.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the original blue with scattered pitting and surface oxidation. Markings clear throughout. Grip solid with crisp checkering. Bore with scattered pitting and strong rifling. Action needs attention, not functional. Missing sliding safety on right side of frame.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Rare Bacon 1st Model Navy Revolver

Lot #1033 (Sale Order 31 of 312)

.38RF, 7.375" octagonal barrel, S/N 152. Blued finish, two-piece smooth walnut grips. Top of barrel marked BACON MF'G CO NORWICH, CONN. Frame with light scroll engraving, matching serial numbers throughout including grips which are numbered in pencil. These large frame single action cartridge revolvers were produced by Bacon during the early 1860s, with less than 1,000 of all variants believed to be produced. This is a first variation of the first model, with the hinged cylinder arbor pin which must be withdrawn to remove the cylinder for loading and unloading. The pin doubled as a means to eject spent cartridges. About 400 of this variation of the Bacon Navy revolver were produced, making them very relatively scarce.

Condition: Good. Retains no original finish with a mottled gray and brown appearance and areas of scattered surface oxidation and some minor pitting. Not mechanically functional, appears to need a hand spring. Grips good with wear. A solid example of a scarce early Civil War era cartridge revolver worthy of some mechanical repair.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Colt M1861 "Navy-Navy" Percussion Revolver

Lot #1034 (Sale Order 32 of 312)

.36 caliber, 7.5" round barrel, S/N 2063 (mfg. ca 1861). Blued and case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and backstrap, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers, including the wedge and grip. Two-line Colt's patent mark on lower left of frame, one-line New York barrel address. Bottom of grip stamped USN. One of 3,370 "New Model Navy" revolvers acquired by the US Navy during the American Civil War.

This is a very scarce example of a US Navy marked example. Noted arms author and writer John D. McAulay notes that “while a few of these revolvers were inspected with naval markings, it appears that the majority were accepted at the naval yards without formal inspection.” This one is, however, marked on the bottom of the gripstrap. A scarce and desirable Civil War martial revolver.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish with a thickly oxidized brown patina and scattered pitting. Retains no cylinder scene. Mechanically functional, fair bore with pitting. Brass uncleaned with a nice patina, grip worn with a repair to the lower trailing edge of the reverse. Nipples worn and battered, one broken and one chipped. A well-used and salty example of a rare USN marked M1861 Navy revolver.

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EST $2000 - 4000

Colt M1851 "Navy-Navy" Revolver

Lot #1035 (Sale Order 33 of 312)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 91067 (mfg. ca 1859). Blued and case hardened finish, one-piece wood grips. Left side of frame with two-line Colt's Patent mark over U.S., one-line Hartford barrel address. Iron backstrap and large iron triggerguard. Matching serial numbers except wedge (#8352) and grips, which are not marked. The configuration of the revolver, with the iron backstrap and triggerguard, along with the "US" frame mark indicate that this gun was part of the second US Navy contract for Colt M1851 revolvers, from August of 1859. The first contract in 1857 was for 2,000 guns, this second contract was for 600 guns that appear in the 89,XXX to 91,XXX range; half of which were delivered to the Boston Navy Yard and the other other half to the New York Navy yard. The Naval inspectors typically marked these guns in the bottom of the grip, and as these appear to be replaced grips, the mark is not present. In all other ways this gun conforms to this last pre-Civil War contract for M1851 Navy revolvers from the US Navy. With only 2,600 of these revolvers acquired and roughly half subsequently altered to cartridge after the Civil War, an original US Navy percussion M1851 Navy is a very hard gun to find.

Condition: Good. Retains no finish and shows a moderately oxidized brown patina with some scattered pitting. Most markings are clear, but the cylinder scene is mostly worn away. Matching numbers except for the wedge and grip. Mechanically functional, but needs some attention as the action is rough. The bolt stop appears to be a replacement that is slightly too long. The nipples all appear to be more recent replacements as well. Wedge screw is replaced. Bore about good, showing moderate pitting. Grip good, as sanded, with chips at the leading and trailing edges.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Cased National Arms No. 2 Derringer Attributed to Gen. W.S. Hancock

Lot #1036 (Sale Order 34 of 312)

.41 RF, 2.5" barrel, blued finish, silver-plated brass frame, two-piece checkered walnut grips. Matching assembly number H77 throughout. Top flat of barrel marked in a single line: NATIONAL ARMS Co BROOKLYN, NY. Frame lightly engraved with foliate scroll motifs. Left side of frame, under grip stamped WSH, implying Winfield Scott Hancock. Pistol is contained in a fitted wooden case with a red felt lining on the bottom. The interior of the lid is lined in red satin and is stamped n silver letters in three lines: GENERAL / W.S. HANCOCK / From our Comrades Post / No. 560 Chicago, Ill. The casing also includes a block to hold nine cartridges, and the holes are filled with nine .41 RF cartridges, six with capital U headstamps, two with capital H headstamps and one with a smaller capital H in a circle headstamp.

Chicago GAR Post #560 was the General Winfield Scott Hancock Post. Hancock himself was not a member of the post. It is not clear if this pistol was intended to be a token of appreciation to the post's namesake, or some other gift or presentation from the post.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains traces of blue and protected areas, brass frame with some silver plating remaining. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips good with light wear and significant varnish loss. Case good, cartridges good. Cartridges do not quite fit the holes in the cartridge block.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Colt M1851 Navy 4th Model

Lot #1037 (Sale Order 35 of 312)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 172916 (mfg. ca 1863). Blued and color case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and backstrap, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including grip and wedge, but with the loading lever not numbered. One-line New York barrel address reads: - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA -. Standard two-line COLT'S / PATENT mark on lower left of frame and .36 CAL on left rear of triggerguard. A very attractive civilian Colt M1851 Navy from the middle of the Civil War with strong amounts of original finish.

Condition: About fine overall. Retains some original blue on the barrel and cylinder and some vibrant case colors on the frame. Some screws retain blue as well, with one of the backstrap screws missing. Brass with minute traces of sliver plating remaining. All markings ;remain crisp and clear, retaining most of the naval engagement cylinder scene. Reverse of barrel with with numerous dings around the wedge. Grip solid and complete with much of the original varnish, and numerous dings and impact marks on the bottom. Mechanically functional, bore about good to very good with strong rifling and scattered light to moderate pitting.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Colt First Model Dragoon

Lot #1038 (Sale Order 36 of 312)

.44 caliber, 7.4375" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 7396 (mfg. ca 1849). Blued and case hardened finish, brass backstrap and square-backed triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, grips not numbered. Wedge appears to be a renumbered replacement. Cylinder with visible Texas Ranger & Indian scene. Barrel marked ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK, running into a rear sight dovetail cut that has been filled. Left side of frame marked COLT'S / PATENT over US. Sub-inspection letters "B" and "K" remain visible on some parts. Grips with traces of varnish but no traces of cartouches are probably replacements from a civilian Dragoon, although they appear to be authentic. This gun's serial number makes it one of the last 1st Model Dragoons to be produced.

Condition: About good overall. Retains no finish, with a mottled and oxidized brownish patina and some scattered light pitting that is more moderate in some areas. Some markings are slightly weak, although most remain fully legible. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered moderate pitting. Grip worn, with chips and dings. Wedge appears to be a renumbered replacement. Screws with light to moderate slot wear. Brass cleaned to bright and just starting to tone down.

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EST $3000 - 6000

Martially Marked Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #1039 (Sale Order 37 of 312)

.44 caliber, 8" barrel, S/N 122508 (mfg. ca 1863). Blued and color case hardened finish, brass triggerguard, one-piece oil finished walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including grip and wedge. Barrel with one-line New York address, frame with standard two-line Colt's patent mark. Grip with two clear inspection cartouches. Sub-inspection letters throughout.

Condition: About fine overall. Retains some original blue on the barrel with fading and loss, the rest a smooth plum patina. Frame with nice case colors that are dulling and fading. Loading lever with similar faded and dulled case colors. All marks remain crisp and clear. Cylinder with most of the naval engagement scene present. Mechanically functional, very good bore with crisp rifling and some pitting present. Grip solid and crisp with some handling marks and two very nice cartouches. A very nice example of a mid-Civil War production martial Colt Army.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #1040 (Sale Order 38 of 312)

.44 caliber, 7.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 6131 (mfg. ca 1849). Blued and case hardened finish, brass backstrap and square-backed triggerguard, walnut grips. Matching numbers throughout, with arbor and loading lever marked 131, and both the wedge and grip unnumbered. Top flat of barrel with left-hand, bracketed address reading: {ADDRESS SML COLT NEW YORK CITY}. Frame with weak COLT'S/PATENT over US mark. Sub-inspected with an "N" on the frame, backstrap and loading lever. Grips with correct "SK" (Samuel Knous) sub-inspection cartouche on reverse of grip and a WAT (Capt. William A. Thornton) acceptance cartouche on obverse. Cylinder with oval stop slots and clear re-stamped serial number, but none of the other markings are present and only minute traces of the cylinder scene are visible under magnification. Only about 7,000 of these massive revolvers were produced ca 1848-1850, and martial examples with good cartouches in crisp condition like this are extremely scarce.

Condition: Very good. Retains minute traces of blue in protected areas, the balance a mostly smooth brown patina. Most markings remain clear and legible, except for the cylinder, which only shows the serial number. Mechanically functional, good bore that is dirty and evenly pitted. Grips very good with wear and small chips out at the leading edges, retaining two very good cartouches, with some added finish that had probably protected the cartouches from wear. A solid example of a marital 1st Model Dragoon revolver.

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EST $5000 - 8000

Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #1041 (Sale Order 39 of 312)

.36 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 19341. All numbers matching including the grip and wedge. Blued and color case hardened finish with single-line New York barrel address. Left side of frame marked with two-line Colt patent marking. Left trigger guard marked "36 CAL." Brass backstrap and triggerguard with varnished walnut grip.

Condition: About fine overall. Barrel retains lots of original blued finish with some areas fading to a plum patina. Cylinder scene is sharp and crisp with traces of finish fading to a plum coloration. Back of cylinder retains some locking pins. Frame retains some of the original case coloring which has faded slightly. Loading lever retains most of the case coloring with some fading and darkening. Screw heads retain most of their original finish with much of the original varnish remaining of grips. Overall very sharp and crisp.

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EST $5000 - 8000

Very Rare Texas-Made Dragoon by Tucker, Sherrod

Lot #1042 (Sale Order 40 of 312)

.44 caliber, 7.375" part octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 222, all matching numbers. Brass backstrap and triggerguard. Stamped on the backstrap is the name S.A. Cobb. One-piece walnut grips with a silver five-pointed star inlaid in the right grip and a screw through the center of the star to hold it in place. The cylinder has a blown chamber and the rear portion of the barrel was restored under the loading lever. When it was fired there was probably a ball hung up in the barrel and when fired the next time the breech pressure blew the chamber and the bottom of the barrel. This work is not readily discernible but we will point it out if needed.

This revolver was sold by Jackson Arms in Catalog number 15, featured on the back cover, and cataloged on the inside cover.

This revolver has impeccable provenance, having been in the following collections: Billingslea, Wise Collection, the Jud Briefer Confederate Collection, and the Donald Bryan collection.

The name S.A. Cobb cannot be documented as there were several men so-named that served in the Confederate Army based on HDS and other online roster sources. The revolver was thought to be attributed to Private S.A. Cobb, Co. L., 7th Tennessee Cavalry (Duckworth's), the regiment having ridden with the iconic Nathan Bedford Forrest in many of his forays in Tennessee and Kentucky. Exactly how this association came to be is unknown, but probably pre-dates the Internet era.

The Billingslea collection was started somewhere around 1900. The collection was sold by F. Theodore Dexter in a catalog sale in 1942. This was one of the largest Confederate gun collection to be sold in the 20th century. Mr. Wise purchased the revolver and flask from Dexter's catalog. Mr Wise's collection of firearms was sold by Jackson Arms company of Dallas, Texas, and the Tucker Sherrod revolver and flask appeared on the back cover of Jackson Arms' Catalog 15. It is well described on the inside front cover. The revolver was then purchased by Justin "Judd" Briefer. At some point the revolver was acquired by Donald Bryan who subsequently sold it to the consignor in 1998. A letter from Harry Knode telling Mr. Wise about the pistol has been added to the provenance.

Provenance: Billingsley Collection, Wise Collection, Jud Briefer Confederate Collection and Donald Bryan Collection. A letter dated 1955 from Harry Knode has been added to the provenance.

Condition: The entire revolver has a nice brown patina with some pitting mixing in. Brass backstrap and triggerguard have an untouched patina. The grips are very good and the five-pointed star has a tarnished look. Texas-made revolvers are highly sought after and seldom come up for sale.

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EST $50000 - 100000

I-XL G. Wostenholm & Son / Washington Works Sheffield Bowie Knife

Lot #1043 (Sale Order 41 of 312)

7.75" spear point blade, 3.5" false edge. Marked along the top edge G. Wostenholm & Sons, Washington Works Sheffield in three lines. Marked on the ricasso IXL. Stag handles with a German silver pommel with eagle and snake. German silver guard. Original red leather sheath embossed with gold borders and IXL. The German silver shield escutcheon engraved with name A. Wechsler, at this time research has not revealed any further information on this name.

Condition: Blade still retains the original polish with some minor grey staining. Stag handle is excellent. Leather sheath is very good with some minor scuffs. Overall very good example.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Bowie Knife by Thomas

Lot #1044 (Sale Order 42 of 312)

6.25" spear point blade, marked on the ricasso Thomas Turner & Co Sheffield. Rosewood handed with German silver banding around the outer edges of the handle. Original leather scabbard with German silver throat.

Condition: Blade is excellent, retaining the original polished finish. Some minor stains. Handle is excellent. Scabbard is very good with some minor scuffs. The button is missing from the throat. Overall very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Bowie Knife By Continental

Lot #1045 (Sale Order 43 of 312)

5.5" blade spear point with a 3" false edge. Marked on the ricasso Continental Cutlery, handles made of abalone and German silver pommel and bands. The initials engraved on the right side center band W.S.H. in script. No scabbard.

Condition: Markings are sharp and readable. Blade has been lightly sharpened. The handle is excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Rio Grande Camp Knife By William Jackson

Lot #1046 (Sale Order 44 of 312)

7" spear point blade with a 4" false edge. Marked on along the false edge Rio Grand Knife, marked on the ricasso Wm Jackson, Sheaf Island Sheffield. Stag handle with German silver escutcheon and pins. Leather sheath with German silver tip.

Provenance: Purchased from Floyd Ritter

Condition: Blade is gunmetal grey with some staining. Markings are sharp and crisp. Handle is very good. German silver has nice untouched patina. Leather sheath has some minor scuffing. Overall very good example of a very popular knife used during the Wild West 1860-1900.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Charles Miller Civil War Archive Including M1850 Foot Officer's Sword

Lot #1047 (Sale Order 45 of 312)

Charles Miller enlisted in 1862 as a 27 year-old Second Lieutenant in Company H of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, recruited in Schuylkill County. He served in that regiment until April of 1863, by which time the 48th had seen action at several battles including the Second Battle of Manassas and South Mountain. In the Battle of Antietam, it crossed Burnside's Bridge and fought well into the night. It saw further action at Fredericksburg and participated in General Ambrose Burnside's disastrous "Mud March" campaign of January 1863.

Miller would presumably serve in the 48th until April 1863, when he received the commission of a First Lieutenant in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, being appointed to the position of Adjutant. Records indicate that Miller resigned from the 48th Infantry at an unknown date. United States National Park Service records show Miller appearing on the rolls of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry as entering with the rank of Sergeant, and exiting with the rank of First Lieutenant. As adjutant, Miller was responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the administrative activities of the regiment, drafting and submitting reports to the commanding officer as well as the company level leaders. Miller would remain with the regiment until the end of the war as it participated in some of the worst fighting in the war including the Battles of Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. In total the regiment lost over 300 men. After the war, he would write and publish a history of the regiment.

Lot includes Miller's commissions for both the 48th and 16th regiments, as well as a photograph of Miller wearing his Infantry officers uniform. Lot also includes Miller's U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, which appears to be of an import variety as it features oak leaves on the pommel as well as a more intricate guard than is normally encountered on domestic swords. In addition to his Foot Officer's Sword, the lot includes an Emerson & Silver U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, with 1861 manufacture date.

Condition: Very good. Paper items are stained and torn around edges but have been stabilized in frames with legible writing. Sword has a bright blade with very little deterioration other than some isolated spotting. Edge is free of chips and other damage. Brass fittings have an attractive patina with leather washers still in places. Tip of scabbard loose. Cavalry saber is in very good condition with a mostly bright blade showing some streaks of darkening throughout and removed pitting on the tip. Only minor nicks on edge present. Ricasso markings are fading but mostly legible with date stamp showing a mis-strike. Guard has an even mustard patina with a dull luster. Wire wrapping is coming loose but is still present. Leather grips shows wear from age and use. Scabbard has a smooth, pleasing dark gray and plumb patina.

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EST $2000 - 4000

Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet by Ames

Lot #1048 (Sale Order 46 of 312)

12" spear point blade with 5" false edge. Obverse ricasso marked in three lines: U.S.N. / DR / 1864, obverse ricasso marked with a two-line arched legend AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE. over MASS. Pommel cap with script DR inspection cartouche. Finger grooved walnut grip. Brass mounted leather scabbard. Designed by Admiral Dahlgren as an alternative bayonet for the Whitney M1861 Naval rifle (often erroneously called the "Plymouth Rifle"), the real intention was to put a fighting knife in the hands of US seamen. A really fine example of this hefty and impressive Civil War period US Navy knife-bayonet.

Condition: Very fine to excellent. Blade is bright and well marked, brass with an old cleaning that is toning down to a medium golden luster. Crisp markings, grip with scattered bumps and dings. Scabbard fine, with the lower mount missing a single pin on the reverse.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Italian Silver hilt Officers Sword

Lot #1049 (Sale Order 47 of 312)

30.5" blade with center fuller, marked in the center "Tomas Alaya." Sliver handle, silver pommel and guard.

Condition: Blade with a nice dark patina. Some pitting. Markings are clear. Overall good. No scabbard.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Civil War Bowie Knife Attributed R. Heinisch Newark, NJ

Lot #1050 (Sale Order 48 of 312)

The Rochus Heinisch knife was made in Newark, NJ for sale or presentation to Union soldiers, likely early in the Civil War (perhaps for the 26th Regiment, N.J. Volunteers in which his son served). The heavy double-edged blade is unmarked, the unusual handle and guard are of malleable cast iron with a japanned finish (the same materials used on his world-famous tailor's shears). 7-1/2” blade, 12-7/8” overall. The very tip of the blade is missing and the original sheath is missing its tip (just as they were in 1972). This knife came from the William R. Williamson (WRW) collection and bears his collection number “57” on the tang. It appears in the 1997 catalog of the WRW auction (#3617) and in WRW’s March 1972 Gun Report article “Rochus Heinisch, American Cutler," which states that the knife was discovered at an estate sale by George Nas, along with another Heinisch Bowie.

Condition: Handle is excellent with nice brown patina. Blade is very nice with brown staining. Leather scabbard is missing the tip. Leather is very good. Overall an excellent example of a rare American-made Bowie knife.

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EST $2000 - 2500

Large Sheffield Bowie Knife

Lot #1051 (Sale Order 49 of 312)

14" blade with a clip point, 4" false edge, 19" overall, with two other false edges along the top edge of the blade. Engraved on the top edge is Animal, Endure, Josh Beal & Son Best Quality Cast Steel Sheffield. Brass pommel with brass guard and brass rivets.

Condition: Blade is dark grey with some dark staining. Markings are visible. Handle is very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Engraved Boot Knife

Lot #1052 (Sale Order 50 of 312)

8" blade with a spear point. Engraved brass handle, with engraved blade.

Condition: No sheath, blade has a nice natural patina with some staining. Brass with nice patination. Overall very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

1840 Ames Presentation Sword To Capt David W. Baldwin

Lot #1053 (Sale Order 51 of 312)

32" blade with center fuller, guard with eagle and wings spread. Eagle pommel with chain guard. Engraved bone handle. Metal scabbard engraved with a presentation plaque: Presented to Capt David W. Baldwin By the Franklin Guards Dec 24, 1849, Brooklyn L.I.

Condition: Very good overall. Blade is gunmetal grey with some very light staining. Guard and pommel still retain most of the silver-plated finish. Bone handle is in excellent condition.

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EST $1500 - 3000

1840 Ames Presentation Militia Sword

Lot #1054 (Sale Order 52 of 312)

31" blade with center fuller, etched panels of military motifs. Brass guard with eagle and wings as part of the guard. Eagle pommel with chain from eagle beak to the guard. Engraved bone handle. Engraved gilt metal scabbard. Scabbard has Ames markings near the throat.

Condition: Blade retaining all of the bright polished finish. Guard and pommel with most of the gilt finish. Scabbard retains most of the gilt finish. Overall an excellent example of an Ames early presentation sword.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Model 1840 Ames Militia Officers Sword

Lot #1055 (Sale Order 53 of 312)

31" blade with a center fuller, etched panels of floral designs and a military panoply, engraved German silver handle, gilt brass guard and knights helmet. Engraved brass gilt scabbard.

Condition: Overall a very good example of this early officer's sword. The blade has very clear etched panels with a dulled grey look with some light staining. Handle has a small dent near the pommel. Guard and pommel have some of the gilt finish. Scabbard is very good with most of the gilt finish.

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EST $1500 - 2500

1850 Sta Officers Sword By Tiffany

Lot #1056 (Sale Order 54 of 312)

31.5" blade with etched panels of military motifs. The ricasso marked PDL, also marked in an etched panel is Tiffany & Co, New York. Shagreen and gilt wire wrapped handle. Metal scabbard with brass bands.

Condition: Overall very good. Blade is light grey with some staining. Etched panels are light but readable. Scabbard has been cleaned and shows some staining and light brown patina. Overall very good.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Deluxe Civil War Light Artillery Officers Sword

Lot #1057 (Sale Order 55 of 312)

32" curved blade with etched panels of military motifs. Marked on the blade Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass. Leather and gilt wire-wrapped handle, deluxe-style guard and pommel. Metal scabbard with brown finish and brass carrying rings, brass drag.

Condition: Blade with a dull grey look. Some staining. Handle is very good. Scabbard has been re-browned. Overall very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Pattern 1852 CW Naval Sword By Joseph Starkey London

Lot #1058 (Sale Order 56 of 312)

28.5" blade with etched panels of Naval designs with USN in a banner. Shagreen and gilt brass with wrapped handle. Brass guard with USN embossed. Brass pommel. Leather scabbard with rope design brass bands. Brass throat and tip drag.

Condition: The panels are very clear and readable. Blade is mostly gunmetal grey with some staining. Scabbard in good condition with the two bands lose. Overall a good example.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Pattern 1832 Foot Artillery Sword With Belt And Hanger

Lot #1059 (Sale Order 57 of 312)

19" blade with three fullers, marked on the ricasso N.P. Ames, Cabotville, dated 1847. Marked US over SK on the reverse. Also marked SK on the guard. Brass handle and guard. Black leather scabbard with white buff leather frog and belt two-piece US marked brass buckle.

Condition: Blade has very clear markings. Mostly grey with some staining. Leather scabbard has an old repair to the scabbard, brass with nice patina. White buff leather scabbard is very good condition.

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EST $1500 - 3000

US US M1852 Naval Presentation Sword to Lt. John Worden - Commander of the USS Monitor

Lot #1060 (Sale Order 58 of 312)

29" slightly curved single-edged blade, with 20" wide median fuller and 13.5" narrow fuller at spine. Cast brass hilt with USN in banner on face of guard, dolphin head quillon, acanthus leaf decorations on guard and around edge of pommel cap. Pommel cap cast with a droop-winged American eagle surrounded by 13 stars. Blade etched with a bold USN on the reverse at center with fouled anchor and foliate scrolls. Reverse of blade etched above the ricasso: BALL, BLACK / & CO / NY in three lines. Ricasso marked in four lines: COLLINS & CO in an arc over HARTFORD / CONN /1862. Obverse blade etched with a spread-winged American eagle with arrows and olive branches in its talons and crossed oars with a patriotic shield as the central images, surrounded by the typical flowing foliate images. Brass mounted leather scabbard with usual fouled anchor mounts. The upper mount is engraved on its face: Presented To / John L. Worden /US Navy on the / Occasion of his / FIRST COMMAND / By Commodore Joseph Smith / Feb. 25, 1862.

John Lorimer Worden was born in 1818 and was appointed a midshipman in the US Navy on January 10, 1834, and spent the next three years serving on the sloop-of-war Erie. He also served aboard the Cyane briefly and did a two-year stint at the US Naval Observatory between 1844 and 1846. He served aboard the Southampton during the Mexican-American War and spent the next decade at a variety of postings, including another two years at the Naval Observatory.

In April of 1861, he was sent on a mission to communicate secret orders to US ships stationed off of Pensacola, and was subsequently captured in Alabama and spent about seven months as a prisoner of war in the Confederacy. Upon his release he was given command of the newly designed ironclad ship the USS Monitor. Worden officially took command on January 16, 1862, and supervised the completion and outfitting of his new ship. The Monitor was commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on February 25, 1862; the date referenced in the presentation on the scabbard mount. The presenter, Commodore (later Admiral) Joseph Smith, was a member of the Iron Clad Board, which oversaw the design and contraction of the Monitor and subsequent US Navy armored vessels produced during the war. Smith, as a member of that board, likely had a hand in Worden's appointment as the ship's commander.

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While the silver mounted Tiffany & Company sword that Worden was awarded after the battle of Hampton Roads is a much more stunning presentation sword, this simple M1852 Naval Officer's Sword is likely the one he had with him during the battle, and as such, it was witness to the making of history; the end of the days of wooden warships powered by sail. This is an incredibly important and historical sword that deserves to be the centerpiece of the most advanced US Civil War Naval collection, and in all reality should really be reunited with its fancier sibling to be displayed at the US Naval Academy. Rarely do naval presentation swords of this level of importance come up for auction.

Condition: Very good to fine. The blade retains most of its frosty etching with some minor loss and some scattered light surface oxidation and discoloration. Blade retains some of its original polish, but is fading and dulling, and again shows scattered light surface oxidation and age discoloration. Brass hilt with an attractive, uncleaned patina, shagreen wrap with wear and retaining the original wire, which is slightly loose near the guard. The guard is slightly loose as well. Brass mourned leather scabbard very good with solid leather retaining most of its finish. The mounts are all uncleaned and have a patina that matches the hilt. The upper mount is loose and the lower mount shows numerous small dings and is missing its tension screw. The middle mount has a small crack at its spine.

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EST $10000 - 20000

Import High Grade U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword Attributed to "Lt. Monroe"

Lot #1061 (Sale Order 59 of 312)

32" single-edged blade with 21.5" median fuller. Brass guard with faux-wire wrapped metal handle. Steel scabbard with brass furniture. "W. CLAUBERG/SOLINGEN" maker's mark on left ricasso. Spine of blade near guard appears to be marked "13". Right side of guard has right-facing eagle over federal shield flanked on the olive branch on the right and oak leaves on the left. Behind the eagle are eight furled banners and six stars. Left side of guard shows typical floral motif of Model 1858 swords. Grip has alternating lines of smooth, scalloped, and wire motifs terminating at the pommel which has intricate designs of oak leaves and olive branch, matching the eagle on the guard. Scabbard throat shows U.S. markings on both sides with left facing eagle grasping arrows and olive branch above 9-star and thirteen-stripe federal shield. Lower ring mount has intricate floral designs with repeated theme on heavy drag.

Paper marked "Sword of Solingen make. Used by Lt. Monroe in Civ. War." A search of the United States National Park Service database returns over 2,000 results for the surname "Monroe" in the federal service. A search of the nearly 12,000 officer's names on the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States' original Companion list returns one result for a "Lieutenant L. Dow Monroe," who served as a 1st Lieutenant with the 58th Massachusetts Infantry and saw action at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, and the Siege of Petersburg. While the identity of the officer cannot be confirmed, the sword is a good example of an uncommon private-purchase officer's sword.

Condition: Good condition. Blade is bright with some spots of darkening near tip and isolated areas where some patina is forming. Edge has three chips, one at 13", 19.5", and 20.25". Guard and grip have a handsome dull patina with some luster on grip along with some darkening of color. Guard has some evidence of cleaning and removed pitting. Fitting has a small amount of play. Scabbard has an overall brown patina with some corrosion and light rust between ring mounts. Front edge of scabbard has split with a 2.5" loss of metal. Brass mounts have an even dull luster.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Knife By Will & Finck San Francisco

Lot #1062 (Sale Order 60 of 312)

6.5" clip single-edge point blade. Marked on the ricasso with a target symbol and Will&Fink S.F. Cal. Two-piece stag handles held by brass pins, without a guard. With a three-inch sharpened false edge. Original leather scabbard that is form fitting to the knife and the blade sets down in the scabbard covering up most of the handle.

Provenance: Purchased From Norm Flayderman

Condition: The blade is mostly gunmetal grey with some light staining. The leather sheath is very good condition and original to the knife. Overall a rare and very good knife.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Unmarked Bowie Knife

Lot #1063 (Sale Order 61 of 312)

9.5" clip point blade. Overall length is 14". Bone handle with three gold pieces inlaid on the right handle, on the left side is a silver escutcheon nameplate. Silver guard and silver pommel. Hand-tooled leather sheath. This knife is illustrated on page 124-125 of The Antique Bowie Knife Book by Adams, Voyles, and Moss.

Provenance: Christian de Guigne Collection

Condition: Blade is mostly gunmetal grey with some light staining. Handle and silver with nice untouched look and nice natural aged patina. Leather sheath has some scuffing but overall very good. This is a very fine example of an American-made Bowie Knife.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Sash with Armbands of Brevet Brigadier Gener

Lot #1064 (Sale Order 62 of 312)

Rumors of a coordinated plot to overthrow the government of the United States following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln led several military officers to form the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in a show of patriotism and loyalty to the victors of the Civil War. Initially founded by three officers who accompanied Lincoln's body to its burial place, the order rapidly grew in membership, which was open to any commissioned officer who served in the war. Ekin, who served on the Lincoln assassination military tribunal, was one of the "Original Companions" of the order.

Lot includes one silk MOLLUS sash with rosette marked on back "1888/U.S. PATENT/FRANCE." Rosette appears to be a "type II" used by hereditary members until 1936. This indicates that at least the rosette was worn by a descendant of Ekin, most likely his son who was an Army officer during the Spanish-American war and would have been entitled to membership. Also includes two silk mourning armbands. Sash measures 72" x 2.5" with armbands measuring 23" x 2.5" and 17" x 2.5"

Provenance: General James A. Ekin family

Condition: Very good. Sash has bright and legible lettering with no holes or rips. Some very light fraying on ends and two small pinholes where the sash was closed. Armbands are in a similar condition with some sewing stitching coming lose and light fraying of edges.

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EST $1000 - 3000

General Officer's Accouterments of Lincoln Assassination Military Tribunal Member Brevet Brigadier G

Lot #1065 (Sale Order 63 of 312)

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James Ekin worked as a steamboat and ship builder until the outbreak of the Civil War when he enlisted in the 12th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as a First Lieutenant. He served as Regimental Quartermaster until the three-month unit mustered out in August of 1861. Choosing to reenlist, he was given the rank of Captain and was assigned to the Quartermaster Department in Indianapolis. He would serve in this capacity until 1863, when he was appointed to the same position in the regular army. In December of that year in recognition of his skill and competency, he was assigned to Washington D.C. as Chief Quartermaster of the Cavalry Bureau.

His career continued in its upward movement when in 1863 he was assigned as Quartermaster of the Cavalry Bureau. His abilities and competency were further recognized in 1864, when he was assigned as the Chief Quartermaster of the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, alongside a rapid promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Like many officers serving in a staff capacity, he would receive differing ranks in the volunteer and regular army, receiving a brevet promotion from Captain to Brigadier General on March 13, 1865.

Though he was known for his professionalism and dedication to duty, he is remembered mostly for his service on the military tribunal convened for the trials of the eight conspirators in the President Lincoln assassination plot. During his tenure on the commission, Ekin was one of the five members of the tribunal who formally requested clemency for Mary Surratt, a request that was subsequently ignored by President Andrew Johnson.

Lot includes one General Officer's silk sash with silk tassels and private purchase sword belt. Also includes one pair of Captain's rank insignia and one pair of Horstmann Brigadier General's rank insignia. Sash measures approximately 114” end to end with woven tassels. Belt is made of red leather and measures 43” from tip to buckle and is adorned with gold bullion embroidery as are the 28.5"and 14" hanger straps. Staff Captain's bars are of typical gold bullion on black wool field with paper backing. General's insignia are of correct construction measuring 4"x1" with silver star on a black field with gold bullion edges. Back has prong attachment with Horstmann Bros & Co. label.

Provenance: General James A. Ekin Family

Condition: Good to very good. Sash has some light stains but is free of rips and tears with no missing tassels. Belt leather is somewhat dry and shows some stiffness but is still mostly pliable with some pulling and loss of embroidery. Captains insignia has some frayed edges and loss of bullion but still retain nearly all of their backing. General's bars are very good to excellent, with some dulling but no loss of bullion and easily legible makers marks. A rare collection of items from a pivotal point of American history.

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EST $2000 - 4000

War Log with Embedded Shell from Antietam

Lot #1066 (Sale Order 64 of 312)

Piece of shell embedded within log, 27 in. length, 8 in. dia., accompanied by period, inked label that reads: Piece of shell fired from/ Rebel battery, A.P. Hill/ Commanding near Dunker/ Church Battle of Antietam/ Sept. 17, 1862. Consignor relates that the label floated off the log during Hurricane Sandy, 2012.

Dunker Church was one of the most noted landmarks on the Antietam Battlefield. Throughout the battle, considered one of the bloodiest in US history, the church was the focal point of a number of Union attacks against the Confederate left flank. Most reports produced by Union and Confederate commanders on both sides make references to the church.

Condition: Accompanying label has significant wear, with ink fading, likely a result of the Hurricane Sandy damage.

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EST $1500 - 2500

War Log with Embedded Hotchkiss Shell

Lot #1067 (Sale Order 65 of 312)

We cannot prove that this war log came from Antietam battlefield, however, the Confederates did have three-inch rifles at Antietam. It is an original Hotchkiss 3" round, that is embedded in a log.

Condition: Overall very good. Unique battlefield relic.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Whitworth 12lb Bolt

Lot #1068 (Sale Order 66 of 312)

2.76" diameter, 9.3" long, English- made Whitworth Pattern I, sub-pattern II solid bolt. Weighs 12 pounds exactly. Correct pattern flats with slightly concave cross section.

Condition: Good, with a deeply oxidized brown patina and even light to moderate pitting. A solid example overall.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Exceptionally Rare and Historically Significant Confederate Rains Barrel Torpedo

Lot #1069 (Sale Order 67 of 312)

45" in overall length, 40" in diameter at widest point. Main body of barrel 17” in length with two tapered, pointed ends, each roughly 14” in length. Tar-covered body secured by six riveted iron straps, with two 1.8” iron bails at the ends to secure the chains for the mushroom anchor to hold the torpedo in place. Two fuse mounts are present along the center line of the torpedo body, measuring 4.5” x 5” with threaded receptacles to accept Rains sensitive primer fuses. Turned brass fuses are 4.5” in overall length, 1.44” in diameter with a 1.5” long 10tpi threaded base and 3” body exposed from the mount. Torpedo includes a modern 50” tall display stand made of iron chain, which mimics the method by which the torpedo was submerged and anchored when in use. Two pieces of loose chain at the ends of the display mount can be attached to the bails of the torpedo to complete the look. The stand has a 21” diameter chain base.

The Rains Barrel Torpedo, which today would be referred to as a “mine,” was the invention of James Gabriel Rains, who served as Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Rains developed several explosive devices for use by the Confederacy during the Civil War including “torpedoes” and “subterranean shells” (mines) for use both on land and in the water, as well as hand grenades. Rains was a North Carolina native who attended the US Military Academy at West Point, graduating 13th in his class of 1827. Rains was a career military man, who rose from the rank of Brevet 2nd> Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel during his 30+ year career in the United States Army. Rains saw service with the 7th US Infantry initially, rising slowly through the ranks to Captain, which he attained in 1837. In 1851, he achieved the rank of Major and was transferred to the 4th US Infantry, and was eventually promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 5thUS Infantry in 1860.

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Today, an original Rains Barrel Torpedo is among the rarest of all Confederate Ordnance and Naval related artifacts, with only three original examples extant. This example remains in wonderfully well preserved condition and has much of the tarred finish remaining on the exterior of the barrel, which has been further preserved with a layer of black paint that has prevented any degradation to the remaining tar or the torpedo itself. The iron bands all remain tightly secured to the body of the torpedo and in the areas where the paint and tar have worn or thinned, the heavily oxidized condition of the iron from the time the mine spent in the water is clearly obvious. The wood shows some minor shrinking and some gaps have opened between the main barrel of the body and the cone shaped ends. Two Rains sensitive pressure fuse bodies are present in the mounts on the barrel, and have probably been added at some point in time. They are most likely museum grade replicas that have the appearance of the original fuses. One fuse is frozen in its mount while the other is removable. The fuses show the corrosion and discoloration appropriate to brass that was exposed to the corrosive effects of salt air for some time, but not with long term immersion. One fuse retains its leather washer to help seal the exposed body of the fuse against the mount. Neither fuse retains its brass, screw-off protective cap, and both of the lead pressure caps show dings and dents. Overall a truly fine condition example of an extraordinary piece of Confederate history that would be the penultimate centerpiece to the most advanced collection of Confederate Naval or Ordnance artifacts.

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EST $50000 - 75000

U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Lot #1070 (Sale Order 68 of 312)

.45-70, 22" barrel, S/N 41745. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut "long wrist" or "short comb" stock. Lock with "3-click" tumbler marked with US eagle and in three lines US / SPRINGFIELD / 1873. High-arch breech block marked MODEL / 1873 over an eagle's head and crossed arrows, over US. No barrel proofs as is correct. 1873 pattern rear sight, pinned front sight blade, single barrel band with stacking swivel, sling bar and ring on reverse. Partially legible ESA cartouche on counterpane, and visible Circle-P mark behind triggerguard. A solid example of a scarce pre-1876 Model 1873 carbine that retains its original stock and that has not been upgraded or modified.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains some blue, mixed with an oxidized brownish patina that may have been chemically enhanced. Metal with some pitting, particularly on the barrel between the barrel band and forend tip and along most of the edge of the stock. Good bore is moderately pitted but retains good rifling. Stock is solid with legible inspection marks, showing bumps and dings, and a tiny crack on the reverse between the receiver and sling bar.

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EST $1200 - 2200

Remington Split Breech Baby Carbine

Lot #1071 (Sale Order 69 of 312)

.46RF, 18" round barrel, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish walnut butt and forend. Remnants of two-line Remington address and patent information on tang. Sling bar and ring on reverse of receiver. Correct two-leaf rear sight. These scarce guns were the first of the Remington Rolling Block series of arms, and only about 5,000 were produced as part of a US military contract during the Civil War. Few, if any, were ever issued and most were repurchased by Remington to be sold to France during the Franco-Prussian War. As a result these are very scarce guns on the collector market today.

Condition: Fair to good. Well worn with traces of blue on the barrel, mixed with oxidation and some pitting. Barrel shows numerous dings and dents as well. Markings well worn, action appears functional, but does not feel crisp. Bore good with scattered pitting. Wood worn, sanded and with numerous bumps and dings.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor and Bayonet

Lot #1072 (Sale Order 70 of 312)

.45-70, 32.625" barrel, S/N 406885. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock. Standard Springfield lock markings, US / Model / 1884 breechblock markings, fine SWP/1888 cartouche on counterpane of stock with Circle-P proof to rear of triggerguard. Buffington rear sight, sling swivels, correct cleaning rod. Includes an original M1873 bayonet.

Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the blued finish with good case colors on the breechblock. Metal with some scattered surface oxidation, especially the rear barrel band and rear sight. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock with nicks, dings and handling marks. Bayonet very good with most of its blued finish present along with surface oxidation and some freckling.

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EST $1200 - 1800

Winchester Model 1873 Musket W/Brass Handled Saber Bayonet

Lot #1073 (Sale Order 71 of 312)

.44WCF, 30" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 579056 (mfg. ca 1904). Blued finish, case hardened lever and a hammer, smooth walnut musket butt, full-length smooth walnut forend and secured by three barrel bands. Upper barrel band with saber bayonet lug, adjustable ladder musket rear sight, musket-style front sight. Sling swivels in toe of stock and on middle barrel band. Includes scarce, brass-handled Winchester saber bayonet, and associated leather sling. Model 1873 muskets with saber bayonet lugs are extremely rare, as most were produced to accept an angular socket bayonet. This gun is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter that confirms that it shipped with a saber bayonet and scabbard on December 2, 1904. Jim Gordon's survey of Model 1873s rates this musket configuration as very rare.

Condition: Good. Metal heavily oxidized, with a thick brown, attic, patina. Most markings still legible. Mechanically functional, with a good book pitted bore. Stock worn, with numerous handling marks and bruises, and a grain crack along the obverse butt. Saber bayonet good to very good.

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EST $3500 - 6000

Model 1867 Remington Navy Carbine with South Carolina Markings

Lot #1074 (Sale Order 72 of 312)

.45-70, 23.25" barrel, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut butt and forend. Two-line Remington address on tang, along with large SC marking. Right side of frame with P / F.C.W. / Anchor inspection and script FCW cartouche on right side of forend. Obverse butt with weak markings including a number and "GUN 6". Folding leaf rear sight, fixed front sight. Sling swivels in toe and on barrel band. Only 5,095 of the M1867 Navy carbine were produced, originally in 50-45 CF. 5,000 were delivered to the Navy and the other 95 were sold off commercially. The guns were delivered ca 1868-1869. Two hundred were subsequently sold as surplus to the state of South Carolina and altered to .45-70. These guns were marked "SC" on the tang. This is one of these 200 carbines. A very scarce US martial carbine missing from most Indian War era and US Navy collections.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal retains no finish and is mostly smooth with a plum brown patina and scattered surface oxidation. Receiver a mottled gray with hints of case colors and some light pitting. Markings mostly clear and legible. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Wood worn with numerous bumps and dings.

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EST $1000 - 1500

US M1875 Springfield Trapdoor Third Model Officer's Rifle

Lot #1075 (Sale Order 73 of 312)

.45-70, 26" round barrel with single barrel band, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut stock with applied pistol grip and checkered forend. Lock engraved with simple, open foliate scrolls and marked US / SPRINGFIELD. Hammer, receiver, tang, breechblock, block release, barrel band, triggerguard and buttplate engraved ensuite. Breechblock marked in three lines: US / MODEL / 1878. Barrel with standard V / P/ Eaglehead proofs and additional "P" and "R" inspections, buttplate marked US. Circle-P proof in toe of stock, behind pistol grip. Crisp SWP / 1885 cartouche on counterpane. 1879 pattern rear sight, folding globe front sight, folding peep sight mounted on wrist. Engraved German silver forend cap, wooden cleaning rod with brass tip and slotted jag on reverse. Only 477 Trapdoor "Officer's Rifles" of all patterns were manufactured ca 1875-1885, with approximately 100 of the 3rd model guns produced. This is very fine, 100% complete, correct and original example in a very nice state of preservation.

Condition: Very fine. Retains much of the blue on the barrel which is thinning and fading and mixing with a plum brown patina. Case colors on the lock, hammer, barrel band and buttplate have faded to a mottled brownish gray, with the breechblock retaining more vibrant coloration. All markings crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore with some minor frosting in the grooves and some lightly scattered pinpricking. Stock crisp with sharp checkering, some light handling marks and minor bumps and dings. Retains a fine cartouche and circle-P mark. Cleaning rod fine as well. A really lovely example of one of the most attractive long arms produced at Springfield during the Indian War era.

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EST $20000 - 30000

Indian Wars Accouterments of Lincoln Assassination Military Tribunal Member Brevet Brigadier General

Lot #1076 (Sale Order 74 of 312)

Serving with distinction as the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac as well as participating in the military tribunal that condemned the Lincoln assassination conspirators, General James Ekin remained in the regular army and continued to serve in the Quartermaster department. After his service in Washington D.C., Ekin was transferred to the Department of Texas to serve as the Chief Quartermaster of the 5th District. Lot includes one silk officer's sash, one pair of officer's epaulets with bullion fringe, two pairs of officer's gauntlets, two officer's hat cords, one set of braces and one pair of Colonel's rank insignia.

Officer's sash measures approximately 109" with a width of approximately 3.5"and 5" long tassels. Colonel's insignia are of the proper type being silver eagles on black staff background and gold bullion edges measuring approximately 4.25" x 1.62" showing no backing. Hat cords are of woven gold bullion with acorns. Epaulets measure approximately 7" x 5.5" with 3" long fringe and have hook and tie attachment furniture.

Provenance: General James A. Ekin Family

Condition: Very good. Sash has some stains but is free of holes and rips. All tassels are present. Hat cords have a dull luster with some loss of wire. Gauntlets show some stiffness but are mostly pliable with dirt consistent with age and use. Epaulets have an attractive patina with good color remaining on fringe. Bottoms have tears with cotton filling exposed. Colonel's insignia are excellent with a bright color and no loss of bullion.

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EST $1000 - 2000

Pre-Civil War Buff Leather U.S. Belt with Sword Hanger Chains

Lot #1077 (Sale Order 75 of 312)

Pattern 1832 white buff Officer's belt with the original chain sword hanger, two-piece gilt US buckle. The US in reef design and silver plate. This was General James A. Ekin's dress belt.

Provenance: From the family of General James K Ekin

Condition: Excellent condition. A very rare belt to find with the original chain hanger.

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EST $1000 - 2000

** U.S. Model 1898 Krag Carbine Converted to Model 1899

Lot #1078 (Sale Order 76 of 312)

.30-40 Krag caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 120864. Blued finish, walnut stock. Standard Krag M1898 markings on receiver. A M1898 carbine converted to M1899 using a M1899 replacement stock and a correctly "C" marked M1901 rear sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains some traces of finish with a mottled gray patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting and pin-pricking. Buttstock very lightly sanded, with a crack in left side of stock above triggerguard.

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EST $1700 - 2000

** U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle with .22 Stevens-Pope Barrel

Lot #1079 (Sale Order 77 of 312)

.22LR, 30" barrel, S/N 273033. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1900 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, sling swivels.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Fine stock with scattered bumps and dings and some added oil finish.

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EST $2500 - 3000

U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898

Lot #1080 (Sale Order 78 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 138697. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1898 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, sling swivels.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with light frosting in the grooves. Very fine stock with a feathery texture.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle

Lot #1081 (Sale Order 79 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N I. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1903 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1902 rear sight, sling swivels.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore that needs to be cleaned, with some frosting in the grooves. Fine stock with scattered bumps and dings, possibly lightly sanded as cartouches are slightly smeared.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle

Lot #1082 (Sale Order 80 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 381610. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1902 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1901 rear sight, sling swivels.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with light frosting. Fine stock with light handling marks, lightly sanded, cartouche slightly smeared.

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EST $1500 - 2000

** U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898

Lot #1083 (Sale Order 81 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 157495. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1899 cartouche on reverse wrist and Circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, sling swivels.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the blue, with some minor thinning and light edge wear. Mechanically functional, fine bore with light frosting. Very fine stock with feathery texture.

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EST $1500 - 2000

U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle

Lot #1084 (Sale Order 82 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 124198. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1899 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, sling swivels.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting. Very good stock is lightly sanded with some scattered light handling marks. Cartouche and P-proof slightly blurred.

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EST $1500 - 2000

U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle

Lot #1085 (Sale Order 83 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 487458. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1903 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1902 rear sight, sling swivels.

Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the blue, with some minor thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with some light frosting. Very fine stock with lightly scattered minor handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** U.S. Springfield M1 7.62mm Rifle

Lot #1086 (Sale Order 84 of 312)

7.62mm, 24" barrel, S/N 636488. Parkerized finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory receiver and trigger group. Adjustable peep rear sight, sling swivels, includes old leather M1905-style sling.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains most of the added Parkerized finish, mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock a worn replacement with no military markings.

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EST $900 - 1200

** U.S.Springfield Krag Model 1898 Rifle

Lot #1087 (Sale Order 85 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 166102. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1899 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1896 rear sight, sling swivels.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting. Fine stock with scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** U.S. Springfield Krag Rifle Model 1898

Lot #1088 (Sale Order 86 of 312)

.30-40 Krag, 30" barrel, S/N 402892. Blued finish, smooth walnut stock. Standard M1898 receiver markings, fine script JAS/1902 cartouche on reverse wrist and circle-P proof behind triggerguard. M1901 rear sight, sling swivels.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue, with some thinning and loss. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting that needs to be cleaned. Fine stock with scattered bumps and dings and a small chip on the reverse behind the receiver.

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EST $2000 - 2500

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #1089 (Sale Order 87 of 312)

.22 S,L,& LR, 27" barrel, S/N 21345. This circa 1941 factory-scoped Model 67 was assembled in 1940/41. It is equipped with the later 2.75-power scope and has the blunt non-grooved forearm associated with 1940/41 guns. It has a steel checkered butt plate which is found on a few WWII-era Model 67s. As it has British proofs, it was one the guns furnished to England early in WWII for home guard use. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with some light wear and fading. Stock with minor handling marks, mechanically functional, good bore, clear optics. Some finish loss on scope body.

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EST $1250 - 1750

** Inland Division U.S. M-1A1 Carbine with Paratrooper Stock

Lot #1090 (Sale Order 88 of 312)

.30 caliber, 18" barrel, S/N 431629. Parkerized finish with folding paratrooper stock. Early safety with early flip sights and no bayonet lug. Barrel marked "INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/5-43". Rear of receiver shows Inland Division name and serial number. No visible import markings. Magazine has correct Inland Division "IA" markings. Includes 1943 dated Walter E. Allen magazine pouches and one spare 15-round magazine with "circle B" marking.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Some wear to finish with receiver parkerization taking on a brown color. Stock has blemishes associated with age and use, especially sure on the left side where the stock folds. Bore excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Springfield Model 1903 Sporting Rifle

Lot #1091 (Sale Order 89 of 312)

.30-06 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 1520923.. Barrel marked SA over flaming bomb 5-38. No star on the muzzle. Star gauge numbers are on the bottom of the barrel between the rear barrel sight and front band where they are supposed to be. Blue barrel and action, polished bolt, Lyman rear barrel sight. Walnut sporting rifle stock.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Barrel and action retains nearly all of the blue finish. This may have been arsenal refinish for sales to the DCM. Stock is excellent. Bore is mint. This serial number indicates one of the last of the Springfield Sporting rifles produced.

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EST $1500 - 2500

**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 697 Rifle - British Proved

Lot #1092 (Sale Order 90 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 27" tapered barrel, S/N 1853. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, detachable magazine. The Model 697 was introduced in the January 1937 price list with deliveries starting in June. The Model 697 is in all respects a Model 69 with telescope sight only. The scope bases were low as there was no provision for dual sights. The barrel markings are unchanged from the Model 69. It was offered with the three types of scope and was listed for $11.35 less the scope. 1,431 Model 697 rifles were produced prior to their discontinuance in 1941. This circa 1937-1939 Model 697 features the later 2.75-power scope. Note that the rear base is on the receiver ring. It has British proofs and an added serial number, and was undoubtedly still in stock in 1941 when Winchester sold the remaining inventory to England for the home guard to use during WWII. It has a correct 69-marked magazine.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with moderate handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $2250 - 2750

** Extremely Rare Royal Navy Marked Lee-Speed No.4 Sporting Carbine

Lot #1093 (Sale Order 91 of 312)

.303, 25.3125” round barrel, S/N 14748S. Blued finish, semi-pistol gripped checkered walnut stock. Right side of receiver ring marked in one line: BSA Co. Left side of receiver ring marked in three lines: N. / No. 4 S.C. / (Broad Arrow). Indicating ownership and acceptance by the British Royal Navy of this Lee-Speed “No 4 Sporting Carbine”, the commercial designation of this model. Reverse of breech marked with a variety of Birmingham proof marks, as well as the caliber .303 and the words NITRO PROVED. Bolt and receiver with matching serial numbers 14748S. Detachable 10-round box magazine, magazine cut-off on receiver, safety lever on right rear of bolt. Sporting-style rear sight, including quick acquisition express sight leaves for 100, 200 and 300 yards and a fully adjustable long-range ladder sight graduated from 400 yards to 1,000 yards. Blade front sight with Cole’s Holdfast Foresight Protector folding hood. Stock with two sling swivels, brass buttplate with trapdoor for cleaning kit (not present). A commercial sporting carbine variant of the Magazine Lee Enfield Mk1* military rifle, intended for private sale to sportsmen and hunters. The rifle has not been “sporterized,” but rather was acquired by the Admiralty in this configuration. This is one of only 970 of these No 4 Sporting Carbines acquired by the British Royal Navy during World War I. According to Lee Speed collector and researcher Roy Shadbolt: “ This rifle was one of 970 purchased ‘from the trade’ in order to equip trawlers and other miscellaneous craft shortly after the outbreak of World War One in 1915. At the outbreak of WWI there was a dire need for all arms, the War Office made an urgent request to the Admiralty for rifles to fulfill the rapidly growing requirements of the Army. Small quantities of the standard Lee-Metford military pattern of rifle could be found in the armory of all ships in service with the Royal Naval and these were soon gathered up and handed over the Army for re-issue.” As a result, small batches of commercial arms were purchased to refit the smaller ships. To date only handful of these rifles are known to exist, making this one of the rarest of British military arms from the Great War period. This rifle will be featured in an upcoming book about Lee-Speed rifles.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine to near excellent. Retains much of the original blued finish, showing some minor thinning and wear, mixed with areas of lightly oxidized plum brown patina. Metal mostly smooth throughout. Mechanically fine, smooth action with all parts of the long-range sights fully functional. Bore rates about very good with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Stock is solid and free of any breaks or repairs, with crisp checkering. Stock shows the expected scattered bumps and dings from handling, use and service. A really outstanding example of an incredibly scare and desirable Royal Navy purchased Lee-Speed No 4 Sporting Carbine from the First World War, certainly one of the finest example of these rare rifles known.

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EST $3500 - 5000

**Springfield Model 1903 Heavy Barrel Target Rifle

Lot #1094 (Sale Order 92 of 312)

.30-05 caliber, 30" round barrel, S/N 1266170. Listed in DCM sales as a 30" HB target rifle. Blue finish, Lyman rear receiver sight, Winchester hooded front sight arsenal-installed rare Winchester B-4 Scope with fine cross hairs. Double set triggers, cork palm rest, checkered aluminum buttplate, walnut stock.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Barrel action retains most of the original blue finish. Bolt is arsenal polished bright. The scope has clear optics. Stock is excellent with nice untouched open-grained wood. 30" target rifles are very hard to fine and seldom come up for sale in this top condition.

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EST $6000 - 8000

** U.S. Remington Rand M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1095 (Sale Order 93 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 1930429 (mfg. ca 1944). Parkerized finish, checkered brown plastic grips. Standard Remington slide and frame markings. Correct FJA inspection behind trigger on left side of frame and Ordnance Wheel on right rear of frame. Blued HS marked barrel. includes a single unmarked magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the Parkerized finish with some high edge wear and loss along the points of contact and top edge of the slide. Fine bore and mechanics. Crips grips.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** Browning Inglis Hi-Power W/Holster Stock

Lot #1096 (Sale Order 94 of 312)

9mm caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 5CH53. Blued finish with black plastic grips. Dovetail blade front sight with v-notch tangent rear sight graduated to 500 meters. All visible numbers matching, and are correct in their application after finish was applied. Canadian broad arrow markings on right side of frame above trigger. Left side of slide marked "MK. I*" over "BROWNING FN/9mm HP INGLIS CANADA." Chinese characters accompany markings on left side of slide. Right side of slide shows half-moon scallop cut. Hammer marked "II." Non-serialized stock marked on left side "MADE IN CANADA" and marked on right side "S.ALTD./1945." Magazine non-serialized.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Some wear to finish on raised surfaces and edges. Stamps legible. Very little wear on grips or stock. Bore excellent.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** U.S. Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol w/ Holster

Lot #1097 (Sale Order 95 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 265387 (mfg. ca 1918). Blued finish, checkered double diamond wood grips. Frame with United States Property mark and with JMG inspection behind the trigger on the left side of the frame. Flat mainspring housing, long trigger, wide hammer spur. Rebuilt at some point in time but no US rebuild marks are visible. Includes a single magazine and a 1943 dated Graton, Knight & Co. M1916 holster that has been dyed black for Vietnam period use.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good. Retains traces of the blued finish, the balance a dusky brownish-green patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with some light pitting. Grips with heavy wear, hostler fair to good.

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EST $900 - 1200

** U.S. Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1098 (Sale Order 96 of 312)

.45 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 381348 (mfg. ca 1918). Blued finish, checkered double diamond wood grips. Frame with United States Property mark and with eaglehead/S12 inspection behind the trigger on the left side of the frame. Arched mainspring housing, long trigger, wide hammer spur. Rebuilt at some point in time, but no US rebuild marks are visible. Includes a single magazine and a 1942 dated Sears M1916 holster that has been dyed black for Vietnam period use.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish, the balance a dusky patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with some light pitting. Grips with wear, hostler good.

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EST $900 - 1200

** U.S. Colt M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1099 (Sale Order 97 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 517615 (mfg. ca 1918). Blued finish, checkered wood grips. Inspected with eagle head over S17 on left side behind trigger. Standard Colt slide and frame markings. Arched mainspring housing, short hammer spur. Appears to be an old refurbishment of a WWI era US military 1911. Includes a single "S" marked magazine.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good, retaining some of the applied blue finish with some light pitting on the rear of the slide. Mechanically functional, good bore with some frosting in the grooves. Grips with wear. A solid WWI era pistol that would make a good shooter or a good sidearm for a WWI re-enactor.

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EST $800 - 1000

Early German SS Dagger

Lot #1100 (Sale Order 98 of 312)

8.75" spear point blade, Blade marked Meine Ehrehelt Freue, on the reverse in a circle Robert Klaas with two cranes Solingen. Wood handle with plated pommel and guard. SS marking in a small black circle below the pommel. German eagle with Nazi marks. Black scabbard with original leather hanger, missing buckle.

Condition: Overall excellent condition. Scabbard has some storage crud build up on the scabbard. The handle is excellent. Blade is in excellent condition.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Collection of Autographs of RAF, RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF, USSR "Aces"

Lot #1101 (Sale Order 99 of 312)

Lot includes over 100 items for about 95 pilots. Many of the RAF (and Canadians, and others) were Battle of Britain fighters. There are a couple series of collector cards; one is a limited edition of 200 put together to raise funds for charity, the "Salute to the Few," with Churchill's enduring line, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Here are the stories and signatures of some of those few.

The group also includes non-Brits who fought, including Pierre Closterman (Free French AF, flying out of Britain), Marcel Albert, who flew for France, Britain and the USSR, as well as other UK pilots from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Many UK pilots include manned and unmanned "kills," such as Roland Beamont with 6 air combat victories and 32 V-1 "kills." This group also includes Frederick Barker, not a pilot, but believed to be the highest scoring air gunner of the war, and Douggie Oxby, RIO for night-fighter Mervyn Shipard. Tim Goldsmith was the highest ranking Aussie Ace.

Marmaduke "Pat" Pattle was believed to be the top British ace, even though he was shot down in 1941. The lot includes an envelope addressed to his mother, not signed, but in his hand.

There are four other Russian Aces, including Ivan Kozhedub, who claimed to be not only the highest scoring Russian ace, but the top Allied ace with 62+ victories. Vladimir Popkov was no "slouch" either, with 41 confirmed.

Condition: Most very good to excellent.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary, Grand Commander with Box

Lot #1102 (Sale Order 100 of 312)

Neck badge 2.5"x2.5", breast star 3"x3". Neck badge ribbon is intact along with breast star pin. Reverse of neck badge marked SIDEUS PRONOBIS OUIS CONTRANOS 1922 in five lines.

Condition: Very good condition. Neck badge ribbon is intact with no frays or pulls and badge enamel is clean and complete. Breast star is complete with minor tarnishing. Box is complete with no missing parts, minimal wear on edges and corners.

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EST $1000 - 1500

War Trophy Nazi Flag Dated March 11, 1945, Signed by the Men of the 104th Infantry Division 414th Re

Lot #1103 (Sale Order 101 of 312)

Beautiful and museum quality framed Nazi war trophy flag dated in black ink March 11, 1945 with several signatures of the men of the 104th Infantry Division 414th Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division. The flag while displayed well in the frame has not been taken out for complete examination. The frame is perfectly squared measuring 37" by 37". A small museum quality plaque rest at the bottom of the framed marked in gold in several lines "March 11, 1945" over "Signed by the men of" over "The 104th Infantry Division" over "414th Regiment" over "3rd Armored Division." This is a very unique war trophy flag taken by a regiment that participated in several high profile operations to expedite the conclusion of World War II.

The men of the 104th Infantry Division, also known as the Timberwolves, were an instrumental part of Operation Lumberjack. Operation Lumberjack was a military operation with the sole intent of taking control over the west bank of the Rhine River and controlling key cities inside Germany. The men of the 104th Infantry Division 414th Regiment 3rd Armored Division were assigned to the 750th Tank Battalion and they were charged with capturing the city of Cologne. By March 7, 1945, Cologne, the third largest city in Germany, was secured. Just a short distance away the allied forces were able to capture and secure the Ludendorff railway bridge during the Battle of Remagen.

With the bridge intact and being one of the only bridges crossing the Rhine River, allied forces were able to move quickly and deeper into Germany speeding up the time frame in ending the war. On March 21, 1945, the 104th crossed the River Rhine and headed to the important industrial city of Ruhr. The 104th moved onto Marburg meeting up with the 2nd Armored Division who was on a similar mission. By meeting up with the 2nd Armored Division and surrounding Ruhr Industrial Area some 350,000 German Troops were trapped. By the end of April, the Timberwolves saw their last action in combat and finally met up with Russian Forces near Torgau. A few weeks later Victory in Europe was announced on May 8, 1945.

Condition: Historical Nazi trophy flag that is well preserved and will display well in any gun room or military collector's setting. The flag itself is in overall good condition with a couple holes and minor tears but protected in the frame. The white has faded to a cream color and the ink of the signatures have slightly faded due to time, but are very legible. The flag is folded but fully intact. The frame is vacuum sealed and UV protected.

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EST $7000 - 10000

Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun

Lot #1104 (Sale Order 102 of 312)

12 gauge, 32" barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 29217 (mfg. ca 1897). Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with smooth metal buttplate. Grooved, round forend, brass bead front sight. Winchester manufactured about 34,000 Model 1893 shotguns between June 1893 and June 1897. The Model 1893 was designed for black powder loads, and when the Model 1897 was introduced, Winchester offered to trade a Model 1897 for any Model 1893 returned to the factory. The Model 1893 is especially hard to find in fine or better condition.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the original blue, which is thinning and fading, with scattered flecks of surface oxidation and some more serious flecks of scattered pinprick pitting as well. The receiver retains slightly more bright blue than the thinning barrel. All markings remain crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, bright bore with some light pitting near the muzzle, stock with scattered light handling marks and minor dings.

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EST $1750 - 2250

Winchester Model 73 .22 Rifle

Lot #1105 (Sale Order 103 of 312)

.22RF Short, 24" octagonal barrel with full-length magazine, S/N 334712 (mfg. ca 1890). Blued finish, color case hardened hammer and lever, straight gripped plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Late Model 1873 tag marking, standard two-line barrel address and patent marking, barrel marked 22 SHORT, lifter marked 22 CAL SHORT. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blue in blotches on the barrel with some traces of bright blue of protected areas on the receiver. The balance of the gun a mostly smoothly oxidized plum brown patina with flecks of discoloration and minor surface roughness. Mechanically functional, visible rifling in bore, which is very dirty and might clean to better. Stock with bumps dings and handling marks and some lightly added finish.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Winchester Low Wall Rifle

Lot #1106 (Sale Order 104 of 312)

.22 RF Short, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 5259 (mfg. ca 1891). Blued and case hardened finished, smooth, straight grip walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth Schnabel forend with contrasting wood inlay. Standard two-line Winchester barrel marking, and caliber marked 22 SHORT. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with German silver blade. Two sets of holes are drilled, tapped and filled in the top of the barrel for scope mounting.

Condition: Very good. Retains some traces of case coloring on the receiver, and much of the blue on the barrel. Mechanically functional, bore very good with some lightly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Winchester 1873 3rd Model Rifle

Lot #1107 (Sale Order 105 of 312)

.32WCF, 24" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 262493 (mfg. ca 1888). Blued finish, color case hardened hammer and lever, straight gripped plain walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Standard Winchester barrel and tang markings, 32 WCF mark on barrel and 32 CAL. on cartridge lifter. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.

Condition: Very good. Retains some blue on the receiver, the rest a smoky gray patina. Barrel with minute traces of blue in protected areas, the rest a brownish-gray patina. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Mechanically functional, good bore, with scattered pitting. stop with handling marks and scattered bumps and bruises.

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EST $1500 - 3000

Southern Percussion Full-stock "Poor-Boy" Rifle

Lot #1108 (Sale Order 106 of 312)

.36 caliber, 43" octagonal barrel. Maple full stock, brass mounted and some brass tacks. Double set triggers. iron lock with a ramrod. No patchbox or buttplate. 4" barrel tang.

Condition: Good. Stock shows dents and dings from much field usage. Lock will not stand cocked. Triggers do not work.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Sharps Custom Target Rifle

Lot #1109 (Sale Order 107 of 312)

.45-90 caliber, 34.5" custom octagonal barrel. Sharps Borchardt action, custom-made stock and forearm. Parsons long scope, Vernier rear tang sight, hooded front spirit level sight. Made up for international Black Powder cartridge long-range shooting.

Condition: The barrel retains most of the blue finish. Frame retains all of the case colored finish. Stock and forearm are in excellent condition. Optics are nice and clear. The scope is excellent.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Rare Swiss Vetterli M1871 Carbine - Variant 2

Lot #1110 (Sale Order 108 of 312)

.41 Swiss, 18.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 328. Blued finish, straight grip plain stock with checkered, stepped forend. Matching numbers on barrel, receiver, bolt, cartridge lifter, buttplate and nose cap. Marked A86 on top flat of barrel. Swiss proof marks, no other external markings. Pivoting ejector cover, tangent rear sight. Sling ring and stud broken off of triggerguard tang. A partial tang with the stud and ring are provided with the gun for restoration. Cleaning rod is present. Only 3,000 of the M1871 Carbines were produced ca 1871-1874. Initially they were produced with a flat bolt handle, a leaf sight and a plain, straight forend. Most were eventually upgraded with a round bolt handle with knob, a tanget sight and and a re-contoured stepped forend that was checkered closer to the receiver. This is one of these upgraded carbines, and remains a very scarce European military arm from the third quarter of the 19th century.

Condition: Very good. Retains traces of blue in protected areas, the balance a mostly smooth, thin brown patina with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Matching numbers, mechanically functional, good bore is mostly bright with some light pitting present. Wood with usual bumps, dings and handling marks found on a 19th century military arm. A solid example of a scarce Swiss carbine.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Plains Rifle by Wm. Soper

Lot #1111 (Sale Order 109 of 312)

.460 bore diameter, 32.75" octagonal barrel length, no S/N. Top of the barrel marked "W.H. Soper" over "354" over "London C.W." Gold inlaid band on the barrel surrounded by floral engraving on the barrel and tang. Lock is marked "J. Tarratt & Sons" with floral engraving and 2 game birds. Hammer has floral engraving. Triggerguard has a floral engraving to an engraved finial. German silver two-piece round patch box, fox inlay on left side of stock on cheek piece, escutcheon, and oval plaque. Pewter fore-end cap. Walnut stock with checkered wrist. Iron buttplate and triggerguard. Brown barrel with rear Buckhorn sight and front hood sight. Patent breech.

Condition: The barrel retains the brown finish but mostly blending to a nice chocolate patina. The iron butt plate and triggerguard have a gray to plum patina. The stock is in good condition with nicks and dings. Bore is good. Mechanically very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Model 1868 Springfield Altered Sharps Carbine

Lot #1112 (Sale Order 110 of 312)

.50-70, 22" barrel, S/N C6061. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth walnut stock and forend. No visible barrel markings, standard Sharps markings on lock and reverse of receiver. Barrel serial number matches receiver. Correct script DFC cartouche in a ribbon on the reverse of the buttstock. Three-groove bore, Lawrence patent-marked rear sight, sling bar and ring.

Condition: Fine, as arsenal refinished. Retains most of the arsenal applied blue with some fading and loss. Receiver with most of the applied case hardening. Mechanically functional, fine bore, stock with minor handling marks and scattered dings.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Merrimack Sporting Rifle

Lot #1113 (Sale Order 111 of 312)

.428" bore, .44RF, 28" heavy octagonal barrel, .5" across the flats, no S/N. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock with crescent buttplate, fore-end with brass tip. Unmarked. Standard folding barrel sight, tang peep sight, globe front sight. Circa 1867-1869, during the brief period of time that Merrimack Arms produced Ballard rifles, prior to being taken over by Brown Manufacturing Co. Interestingly this rifle does not appear to have been intended to be a dual ignition (percussion / cartridge) gun as nearly all Merrimack Arms were. The hole for the percussion cone in the breech block is filled with a screw that appears factory (or at least period). An interesting, possibly custom order or prototype rifle from Merrimack.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains some streaky original blue on the barrel, which has blended with a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver retains some vivid case color, mostly on the top and tang, the balance having dulled and faded to a dull pewter gray. Mechanically functional. Ejector is missing the external handle needed to actuate it. Good bore. Stock good with bumps and dings, forend with some slivers of wood missing on both sides and a repaired crack at the tip on the reverse.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Maynard Gallery Rifle

Lot #1114 (Sale Order 112 of 312)

.22RF, 24" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 22127. Barrel serial number matching. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered walnut straight gripped stock with brass Swiss style buttplate, checkered Schnabel forend. Adjustable Marble tang peep sight, folding globe front sight.

Condition: Very good to fine. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with fading, wear and loss. Receiver with silvery faded case colors and traces of mottling. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with handling marks, minor dings and some wear to the checkering.

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EST $1200 - 1600

Marlin 4 1/4 Rifle

Lot #1115 (Sale Order 113 of 312)

.40-63, 30" heavy octagonal barrel. Blued and case hardened finish, smooth, straight gripped walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth Schnabel walnut fore-end, open loop lever. Adjustable barrel mounted Buckhorn sight on barrel; tang mounted Vernier sight, dovetailed front sight blade. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: JM MARLIN. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861. Top of barrel with caliber mark. Wooden cleaning rod retained by two iron pipes.

Condition: Good. The barrel that has a mottled oxidized brown and gray patina. Receiver with a similar patina and scattered age discoloration and oxidation. Bore about good with strong rifling, but heavily oxidized with light to moderate pitting. Mechanically functional. Stock good with numerous scattered bumps, dings, and mars and several repaired cracks at the wrist.

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EST $2500 - 3500

Fullstock Percussion Rifle By J. Scharp

Lot #1116 (Sale Order 114 of 312)

.36 caliber 41.5" octagonal barrel. Browned finish, brass mounted walnut stock with raised cheek piece. Front action percussion lock with double set triggers weakly marked and may read "Stullman" and "OHIO." Barrel signed J Scharp, who worked in Sidney, OH ca 1850s-1870s (Sellers). Barrel retained by pins with brass escutcheons, lock retained by a single screw. Semi-Roman nosed stock profile with oval brass patchbox.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with an evenly oxidized brown patina, brass with a dark, uncleaned umber patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with pitting. Stock crisp with repaired crack through rear of wrist to comb.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Contemporary Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Lot #1117 (Sale Order 115 of 312)

.38 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 580935 (mfg. ca 1910). Blue finish, smooth, straight-gripped, walnut stock with crescent buttplate, and smooth walnut forend. Receiver engraved with flowing foliate scrolls and a looping borderline surrounding a hunter's game scene on the reverse and a bear on the obverse. Standard Winchester two-line barrel marking, with three-line Model 1892 mark on tang. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade. Engraving pattern matches Style 4 in R.L. Wilson's book on Winchester engraving.

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with some thinning and fading and a few areas of minor surface oxidation. Receiver with only traces of finish. Markings remain crisp and sharp as does engraving. Mechanically functional with a very good bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and bruises.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Ballard No 8 Rifle W/Scope

Lot #1118 (Sale Order 116 of 312)

.32-40 caliber, 32" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 33831. Double set triggers, finger lever, checkered pistol grip with cheek piece, checkered forearm, Schuetzen buttplate. Barrel has no dovetails for front or rear sights, it is mounted with a long tube sight 30" long, in the front has a ring that wraps around the barrel and in the rear, at the frame a scope mount screwed into the top of the barrel.

Condition: Barrel retains most of the original blue finish just lightly dulling. The frame is sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look and some traces of case colors. Stock and forearm with original finish with some darkening. Overall a very good example of this rare configuration.

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EST $3500 - 5000

*Ithaca Model 600 Three Barrel Set Shotgun

Lot #1119 (Sale Order 117 of 312)

20, 28, and 410 gauge, 28" barrels, S/N S6600257. Engraved blue frame, blue barrels, single trigger, all barrels match serial numbers. LOP 14" with Ithaca rubber recoil pad. Cased in a black leather case with maroon lining.

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent overall, retaining all of the original blue finish. Bores are excellent. Wood is excellent. Great skeet set.

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EST $1500 - 2500

**Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #1120 (Sale Order 118 of 312)

.405 WCF, 24" round barrel, S/N 48555 (mfg. ca 1905). Blued finish, deluxe walnut checkered strait-grip stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate and deluxe Schnabel forend with contrasting wood inlay. Five-leaf Express rear sight, graduated to 500 yards. The factory letter lists this Model 1895 as a .405 WCF rifle with fancy checkered stock, oil finish and shotgun butt. It was shipped from the warehouse in May 1905, repaired and returned in April 1906, and repaired and returned again in January 1907. The 5-leaf express sight is not mentioned in the factory letter.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine as refinished. Retains most of a very old professionally applied blue. Stock refinished as well, forend with a couple of repaired slivers, butt with hole for sling swivel that is missing, hard rubber buttplate poorly fit to stock. Mechanically functional, good bore that is dirty with some pitting.

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EST $3000 - 5000

**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

Lot #1121 (Sale Order 119 of 312)

.30WCF, 26" round barrel, full magazine, S/N 385966 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, smooth walnut straight gripped stock with crescent buttplate, smooth forend. Take down frame, standard Winchester barrel markings and with three-line Model 1894 marking on tang. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, large dovetailed blade front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel with some scattered flecks of surface oxidation, some thinning and loss. Receiver with less finish, and more loss along the contact points and high edges. Mechanically functional, good bore, with scattered light pitting. Stock with bumps, bruises, and handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Rifle

Lot #1122 (Sale Order 120 of 312)

.32 Winchester Special, 26" octagonal barrel, full magazine, S/N 227789 (mfg. ca 1901). Blued finish, semi-deluxe walnut straight grip stock, plain forend. Takedown frame, double set triggers, adjustable tang peep sight, folding globe front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, with traces on the receiver. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pin-pricking. Stock good, with a repaired crack at the tang and scattered bumps and dings.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 1894 SRC in .25-35

Lot #1123 (Sale Order 121 of 312)

.25-35, 20" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 975673 (mfg. ca 1925). Blued finish, straight-gripped smooth walnut stock with carbine butt, smooth forend with single barrel band. Adjustable leaf rear sight, pinned blade front sight, saddle ring. A crisp little carbine in a scarce caliber.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good to fine. Barrel retains much of the blued finish with fading, wear and loss, the balance a mostly smooth plum brown patina. Receiver mostly flaked with some traces of bright blue and a bluish-gray patina. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with scattered minor dings and mars, and possibly some old, added finish.

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EST $1500 - 2000

**Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

Lot #1124 (Sale Order 122 of 312)

.30WCF, 26" round barrel, button magazine, S/N 152415 (mfg. ca 1899). Blued finish, straight grip smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, smooth forend. Standard Winchester markings, three-leaf rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish on the barrel, with thinning and fading. Receiver a pewter gray patina, with scattered surface oxidation and some freckling. Mechanically functional, good bore, that is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered bumps and bruises, a small repaired crack on the obverse where it meets the tang and receiver, and a small chip out at the toe.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

Lot #1125 (Sale Order 123 of 312)

.25-20, 22" half-octagonal barrel with half-magazine, S/N 202033 (mfg. ca 1902). Blued finish, straight-gripped, smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate and plain forend. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed front sight with brass blade.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blued finish, which is thinning and fading and showing scattered surface oxidation and discoloration with some scattered light pitting on the reverse of the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered bumps, dings, and handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Sporterized

Lot #1126 (Sale Order 124 of 312)

.30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, S/N 774654. Fitted with Lyman sight and rubber recoil pad. Top of barrel marked "R.F. SEDGLEY, INC. PHILA P.A. USA" in one line. Floral engraving on bolt assembly.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good condition. Some light rust on barrel with wear on moving surfaces. Stock is free of major damage, but has some marks due to age. Bore good.

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EST $1000 - 2000

**Very Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Rifle

Lot #1127 (Sale Order 125 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. This factory-scoped Model 69 is circa 1937. It has a receiver peep sight and the early and rare Carolyn 5-power scope. Note the difference in the front and rear adjusting rings on the Carolyn scopes (see also the similarly equipped Model 697) and the more common later Saymon Brown of New York scopes. It has a correct 69-marked magazine. 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine to excellent, retains nearly all of the blued finish. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics.

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EST $2250 - 2750

**Winchester 2nd Model 1890 Rifle

Lot #1128 (Sale Order 126 of 312)

.22 Short, 24" octagonal barrel with tubular magazine, S/N 321327 (mfg. ca 1907). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, grooved walnut forend. Elevation adjustable notched rear sight, dovetailed front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Retains much of the bright blue, with flaking and loss, showing scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration. All markings crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, very good bore, stock with light handling marks and some minor dings.

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EST $2000 - 3000

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 67 Rifle

Lot #1129 (Sale Order 127 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 27" barrel, S/N X285. Blued finish, smooth pistol gripped walnut stock with finger groove forend. The factory scoped Model 67 was offered on March 9, 1937 with a 2.75-power or 5-power scope in either .22 S,L,&LR or .22 WRF. Deliveries started in August. The Model 67 with standard iron sights and see-through bases attached but without scope was priced at $6.10 in January 1938. The 2.75-power scope cost $4.90 and the 5-power scope cost $6.40. This circa 1937-1939 Model 67 has a Winchester 5-power scope with the dual sight feature of the majority of the factory-scoped guns. This gun was probably still in stock in 1940/41 as it has British proofs and is serial numbered in the style associated with Australia. Only 387 factory-scoped Model 67 rifles were produced.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light to moderate handling marks and dings. Clear optics, scope body with finish loss.

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EST $1200 - 1800

**Rare Factory Scoped Winchester Model 68 Rifle

Lot #1130 (Sale Order 128 of 312)

.22 WRF, 27" barrel, S/N 100. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. Adjustable peep sight. This circa 1940-41 factory-scoped .22 WRF Model 68 has the later 5-power scope and the blunt, thicker, non-grooved forearm associated with 1940-41 guns. Winchester used two different manufacturers for the .22 rifle scopes. Most will be the later type such as the one on this rifle. The serial number is below the wood line. There are no proofs. Very few Model 68s were delivered in .22 WRF and even fewer are found in this later configuration.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with some added finish, moderate handling marks and dings, and chip out along the obverse toe line. Clear optics, scope body with finish loss.

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EST $1300 - 1800

**Rare & Early Winchester Factory Scoped Model 697 Rifle

Lot #1131 (Sale Order 129 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" tapered barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend, magazine fed. This Model 697 is circa 1937. It is equipped with the rare early Carolyn 5-power scope. Note the low bases and the rear base is forward of the receiver ring, a sure indication of an early gun. A gun identical to this one is shown on the cover of the 1937 sales flyer introducing the telescope-sight .22 rim fire rifles. Although the barrel is marked "Model 69," this is a very early Model 697, as the receiver has a blank where the rear peep sight would normally go. It has a scarce correct 69-marked .22 SHORT magazine. 1,431 Model 697 rifles were produced with many going to England for WWII.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine, retains most of the blued finish with some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with light handling marks. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss.

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EST $3000 - 4000

** Mannlicher Steyr Sporting Rifle

Lot #1132 (Sale Order 130 of 312)

6.5x54mm caliber, 17" barrel, S/N 5528. Blued finish with checkered forend and pistol grip. Carbine length barrel with full-length stock and muzzle band with through-stock sling ring. Blade front sight with rear flip-leaf sight graduated at "300" and "480." Spoon bolt handle with front and rear scope mounts. Five-round rotary magazine with rear leaf safety and double triggers. Right side of barrel shank marked with serial number. Left side of receiver marked with one-line Styer name with Austrian proofs found on left side of barrel. Top of receiver marked "PATENT/Mannlicher." Heel of stock marked "13363." Includes sling.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Much of the original finish remains with some wear on top of barrel and on sharp edges. Very light rust frosting found on top of barrel near receiver. Stock has blemishes associated with age and use but is free of major cracks and other serious damage. .75" cluster of dents on right side of buttstock. Bore very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** Stevens Idea Rifle Model 44 1/2

Lot #1133 (Sale Order 131 of 312)

.32-40 caliber, 26" half-octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 1240. Rear tang sight with front adjustable globe sight. Rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Barrel retains nearly all of the bright vivid original blue finish. Frame, lever and buttplate retain all of the bright original case colors. Stock and forearm retain all of the original varnished finish with only some very slight handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 4000

* Weatherby Mark V Left-Handed Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1134 (Sale Order 132 of 312)

.340 WBY caliber, 28.5" round barrel length (including the screw muzzle brake), S/N H224550. Right side of the barrel action marked "Weatherby" over single-line address next to "Mark V" over patent dates. Blue finish throughout with black checkered pistol grip synthetic stock. Right side of buttstock with raised cheek piece. Black rubber recoil pad.

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the finish on the barrel and barrel action including the bolt. The stock is in like-new condition with very minimal wear. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. Top of barrel action was drilled by factory for scope mounts.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Savage Anschutz Bolt-Action Rifle with Scope

Lot #1135 (Sale Order 133 of 312)

.22LR, 22.5" barrel, S/N 873036A. Blued finish, checkered pistol grip stock with raised cheek rest and checkered Schnabel forend. Flip up rear sight, ramped front sight, QD sling swivels with leather sling. Mounted with Bushnell Scopechief IV-M 2.5-8X scope.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish. All markings clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Clear optics. Wood with light handling marks and a few minor dings and scuffs.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Remington Model 40-X Bolt Action Rifle with Swarovski Scope

Lot #1136 (Sale Order 134 of 312)

.22-250, 26.5" barrel, S/N 064325B. Stainless barrel, high gloss candy apple red pistol-gripped stock with raised cheek rest and rubber butt pad. Mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 6-24x50 scope in Leupold mounts.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Barrel remains bright, stock retains most of the high-gloss finish with some minor handling marks and tiny mars. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Over/Under Shotgun By S.Marco Bresica

Lot #1137 (Sale Order 135 of 312)

12 gauge, 27.5" barrels, S/N 17415. LOP 14.375", drop at heel 2.375. Engraved frame and dummy sidelock plates. Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm. Hard rubber butt plate. Blue barrels, frame and dummy sidelocks finished in satin nickel.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent overall retaining all of the blue finish and the satin nickel finish. Stock and forearm are excellent.

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EST $1500 - 2500

* Les Baer Custom AR Super Varmint Rifle with Scope

Lot #1138 (Sale Order 136 of 312)

.223 Remington, 24" barrel, S/N LBR000195. Blackened finish, synthetic stock and pistol grip. Flat-top receiver with Picatinny rail, Versa-Pod adjustable height bi-pod mounted under hand guard. Mounted with a Tasco World Class Plus 36x50 scope in high quality machined aluminum rings. Includes a single magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Near new, showing little use. Mechanically functional, fine bore, scope with clear optics.

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EST $2000 - 2500

* FNH FNAR Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot #1139 (Sale Order 137 of 312)

7.62x51 caliber, 21" fluted barrel, S/N 319MP04159. Left side of receiver marked with model and caliber as well as serial number. Flat top rail with three forward accessory rails and sling mounts.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Some storage wear with very light early stage rust spot on top or barrel near forend. Bore excellent.

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EST $1200 - 1600

* Feinwekbau Westinger & Altenburger International Match Target Rifle

Lot #1140 (Sale Order 138 of 312)

.22LR, 26.5" barrel, S/N 3425. Blued finish, thumb hole target stock fully adjustable for length of pull, comb height, etc. Mounted with a BSA Platinum 36x44 scope in high quality rings. Includes several 75-yard NRA small bore targets that indicate that this is a very accurate rifle.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, showing little wear. Mechanically functional, fine bore, clear optics. Stock with only minor handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1200

* Critori Super Light 20 Ga O/U Shotgun

Lot #1141 (Sale Order 139 of 312)

20 Gauge, 23" ventilated rib barrels, S/N 14881PV123. Blued finish, checkered straight gripped stock with hard rubber Browning buttplate, checkered semi-Schnabel forend. Single select gold-plated trigger, 14.125" length of pull, 2.75" drop of comb. Lightly engraved receiver.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blued finish, with some minor wear and fading, particularly on the receiver which has turned plum. Mechanically functional, fine bores, very good wood with light handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Model 1895 Marlin Rifle

Lot #1142 (Sale Order 140 of 312)

.45-90 caliber, 28" round barrel with a full magazine, S/N 436381. Blue barrel and magazine tube, case colored frame, lever, and hammer. Silver blade front sight with notched Buckhorn-style rear barrel sight. Walnut stock and forearm.

Condition: The barrel and magazine tube retaining most of the bright original blue finish. A little edge wear around the muzzle. Front band has some wear on the edges of the band. Frame and lever retain most of the bright vivid colors with a little wear to the high edges. Stock and forearm retain most of the original varnish finish with minimal nicks and dings. Overall this is a better-than-average big caliber 1895 Marlin Rifle.

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EST $4000 - 8000

*Arnold Arms Co. Custom Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

Lot #1143 (Sale Order 141 of 312)

7.62 Nato caliber, 25" round heavy barrel, S/N E6830027. The barrel is marked Arnold Arms Co. Inc Arlington, WA, along with the caliber at the breech. The receiver is marked Remington Model 700. The synthetic stock is camouflaged, and features a Harris bipod, an H-S Precision recoil pad, a palm rest and a canvas sling. Mounted to the receiver is a Leupold 10x adjustable scope.

*FFL required

Condition: The rifle is in very good to excellent overall condition. There is one piece of tape on the underside of the stock, likely from when it was painted.

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EST $3000 - 5000

**Winchester Model 70 w/Hydro Coil Stock

Lot #1144 (Sale Order 142 of 312)

.220 Swift, 26" round barrel, S/N 259099 (mfg. ca 1953). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with Hydro Coil recoil reducing butt, checkered forend. Folding leaf rear sight, ramp front sight, sling swivels.

According to an on-line article by Layne Simpson on the American Rifleman web site, dated April 11, 2016 " Winchester’s Hydra-Coil stock of the 1960s was invented by Hollywood cameraman Ralph Hoge. As the story goes, he got the idea while working on the shock absorber of one of his big cameras. At first it was available only on a custom basis and was used in stocks made of walnut. Winchester offered it on the Model 12 shotgun and, as a way of reducing cost, made the stock of a thermoplastic resin called Cycolac. The color options were brown and white. The Hoge system is basically a two-piece stock with its front section dimensionally shaped to allow it to travel a short distance into the hollow rear section (the shooter’s cheek rests on the rear section). The two are joined by an internal apparatus containing a hydraulic cylinder. When the gun fires, it gradually overcomes the hydraulic resistance and recoils into the rear section of the stock. As the recoil impulse recedes, the front section (and the rest of the gun) is pushed forward by the piston to its rest position. In other words, resistance from the shooter’s shoulder holds the rear of the stock stationary while everything else travels to and fro during the recoil cycle."

This appears to be a Winchester factory applied example of a Hydro Coil stock on a Model 70 rifle, and the stock has the appearance of being an early attempt at a partially synthetic stock, similar to the Model 12 referenced above. As with nearly all surviving Hydro Coil systems, this one does not work. Neither the consignor nor this cataloger have ever encountered another Model 70 so equipped nor seen any reference to such an option. This may be a "one-of-a-kind" Model 70. >

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Barrel retains the majority of the matted blue finish that has a bead blasted appearance. Receiver with a matte blue finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with a frosted appearance. Stock with a crackled appearance, and it is not clear if this checkering of the finish due to temperature changes or to the use of some composite materials. A very scarce rifle for which no good references could be found to rely upon.

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EST $2500 - 5000

**Winchester Model 64 Rifle

Lot #1145 (Sale Order 143 of 312)

.30WCF, 24" round barrel with half-magazine, S/N 1174667 (mfg. ca 1939). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered metal buttplate and plain forend. Standard Winchester barrel markings, elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, hooded ramped front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with some flaking and loss on the receiver along the top and bottom edges, mostly on the obverse. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock was some light handling marks, bumps and dings.

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EST $1500 - 2500

**Winchester Model 62A Rifle

Lot #1146 (Sale Order 144 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 23" barrel, S/N 264262 (mfg. ca 1950). Blued finish, smooth walnut straight-gripped stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate, grooved flat-bottomed forend. Adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the blue finish with some minor loss. Mechanically functional, fine bore, crisp markings throughout. Stock with minor handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Pigeon Grade Shotgun

Lot #1147 (Sale Order 145 of 312)

26" plain round Win-lite barrel with Versalite interchangeable choke tubes, 12 gauge, S/N 60408. Blued finish, engraved alloy receiver with game scenes, jeweled bolt and lifter, highly figured, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with raised carved embellishments and hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Forend checkered and carved en-suite. The Model 59 Pigeon Grade was offered only in 1962 and 1963. They had custom wood made to customer specification and specially fitted bolts and internal parts. Very few were sold. The consignor notes that "this gun was most likely a factory salesman’s sample."

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue finish on the barrel and receiver, with crisp engraving on the receiving. The receiver shows some minor metal loss on the obverse where it meets the stock. Mechanically functional, fine bore, with some oxidation at the choke tube area near the muzzle. Stock with some minor handling marks, minor scuffs and some small dings.

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EST $4000 - 6000

**Winchester Model 55 Rifle Take Down Rifle

Lot #1148 (Sale Order 146 of 312)

.30WCF, 24" round barrel, half-magazine, S/N 4039 (mfg. ca 1926). Blued finish, smooth walnut, straight-gripped stock with shotgun butt and grooved metal buttplate, plain forend. Take down rifle, with standard Winchester barrel and tang markings, and Winchester proofs on barrel and receiver. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, dovetailed Lyman front sight.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue on the barrel, with receiver flaking; retaining less original finish, with a smooth brown patina or the finish is lost. Crisp markings throughout, mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Wood very good, with bumps and dings, and some finish loss on the butt.

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EST $2000 - 3000

**Winchester Model 54 Rifle

Lot #1149 (Sale Order 147 of 312)

.30WCF, 24" barrel, S/N 33175A (mfg. ca 1932). Blued finish, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock, with grooved steel buttplate and checkered forend. Elevation adjustable Buckhorn rear sight, pinned front sight blade. QD swivels. Drilled and tapped for scope mounting, with two extra holes on the left side of the receiver for a side mount.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, with some thinning and light wear. Bore dirty but should clean up, mechanically functional, stock with light handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 40 Skeet Shotgun

Lot #1150 (Sale Order 148 of 312)

12 gauge, 23" barrel, S/N 2516 (mfg. ca 1940). Blued finish, walnut stock. The Model 40 used the same basic operating system as the Model 1911 and suffered from many of the same defects. It was only produced for a couple of years, and Winchester would give a new Model 12 to anyone who returned a Model 40. Most Model 40s were standard field guns. This Model 40 is slightly later than the Model 40 Skeet offered in this auction, as its Cutts Compensator has 6 vents rather than 12.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good condition. Most of the original finish remains with some wear on raised surfaces and working parts. Stock has some dents and marks consistent with age and use. Bore good.

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EST $1500 - 2000

**Winchester Model 40 Skeet Shotgun

Lot #1151 (Sale Order 149 of 312)

12 gauge, 24" barrel, S/N 1226 (mfg. ca Jan. 1940). Blued finish, checkered pistol gripped stock. The Model 40 used the same operating system as the Model 1911 and suffered from many of the same defects. It was only produced for a couple of years, and Winchester would give a new Model 12 to anyone who returned a Model 40. Most Model 40s were standard field guns. A limited number of Skeet guns featuring a checkered pistol grip stock and forearm, a rubber pistol grip cap, and a special barrel with an integral shoulder forged on the muzzle end for the attachment of a Cutts Compensator were produced. This gun has an early compensator with 12 vents.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good condition. Nearly all of the finish is intact with some wear on receiver and moving parts. Stock has some dents and marks consistent with use. Bore very good.

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EST $1700 - 2300

**Winchester Junior Rifle Corp Range Kit No. 2 w/ Model 1904 Rifle

Lot #1152 (Sale Order 150 of 312)

.22 S/L/XL, 21" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, smooth straight-gripped walnut stock with crescent iron buttplate and scroll triggerguard. Elevation adjustable rear leaf sight, dovetailed blade front sight with steel bead. The Winchester Junior Rifle Corps was started in mid-1918, and at its peak had over 100,000 members in several countries. It operated into the 1930s. Winchester offered a Junior Rifle Corps Range Kit which included either a Model 1902 (Kit No. 1) or a Model 1904 (Kit No. 2) rifle and accessories including four boxes of Junior Rifle Corps .22 Short cartridges, a cartridge pouch and belt, rifle case, 50 Junior Rifle Corps targets, a tube of Winchester Gun Grease, a tube of Winchester Rust Remover, a can of Winchester Gun Oil, cheese cloth for cleaning, a wire cleaning rod, and a "handsome mission-finish wood case fitted with leather handle." This gun retains part of the rarely encountered range kit, including the Winchester marked wood carrying case and has some of its accessories, including a partially used tube of "gun grease" in its cardboard box, a wrapped tube of "rust remover" in its cardboard box and an empty can of "gun oil." A very rare set for the advanced Winchester 22 collector that is rarely seen for sale.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good to very good. Retains traces of bright blue, with most of the finish thinned, worn and faded with some scattered surface oxidation. Markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, good bore is somewhat dirty and lightly pitted. Stock with scattered minor bumps, dings and handling marks. Case and accessories are good to very good as well, showing handling wear and use, but very nice considering the set is approaching 100 years old and was likely used by a youngster during its working life.

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EST $1500 - 3000

**Rare Winchester Factory Scoped Model 69 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1153 (Sale Order 151 of 312)

.22 S/L/LR, 25" barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, detachable magazine, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with plain forend. This circa 1937-1939 Model 69 is equipped with the later Saymon-Brown manufactured 2.75-power scope and the 32B open rear sight. Factory-scoped Model 69s with open rear sights appear to be scarcer than those with a peep sight. This rifle has a Model 69A bolt which is most likely a later replacement. Only 769 factory-scoped Model 69 rifles were produced. Includes a single magazine.

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with evenly distributed freckled oxidation. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Stock with numerous bumps and dings and a couple of surface grain cracks in the obverse buttstock. Clear optics, scope body with some finish loss and oxidation.

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EST $1100 - 1600

**Rare Winchester Junior Trap Shooting Set

Lot #1154 (Sale Order 152 of 312)

.410 gauge, 26" barrel, S/N 2961 (mfg. ca 1920). Blued finish, smooth pistol-gripped walnut stock, smooth Schnabel forend. Winchester introduced the Junior Trapshooting Outfit in the 1920 catalog: "Besides the new and graceful .410 Winchester Shotgun, a little beauty and a fine arm, the outfit includes the Winchester Midget Hand Trap, with which the shooter can throw the little clay targets at which he shoots, or have them thrown for him by any companion of his outing; 150 Winchester .410 loaded shells; 100 Clay Targets; Steel Cleaning Rod; Gun Grease; Gun Oil and Rust Remover. All packed in a rugged, handsome case, 30 x 8 1/2 x 6 inches. The total weight of the outfit complete including everything necessary for the sport of trapshooting is about 40 pounds."

An incredibly scarce, essentially complete Junior Trap Set consisting of a Model 20 .410 single barreled shotgun, packaged in a traveling case containing the bird thrower, clay targets, shotshells, cleaning rods, as well as cleaning and lubricating products, all of course, Winchester branded. Like all youth shooting items from the pre-WWII period, surviving examples are scarce, relatively complete examples extremely scarce and relatively complete examples with condition are practically non-existent. This would be a solid example for an collection. The small clay birds contained in this set are particularly scarce and are highly sought after to complete surviving sets.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good to very good. Shotgun with most of the blue on the barrel, no finish on the receiver, clear marks, mechanically functional and a good bore. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. Case worn, but remains functional and solid. Box of clay targets partially complete with two sleeves of the elusive clay birds. Box itself well worn, torn, shows signs of being wet and moldy. Bird thrower, and cleaning rods in very good condition. Shot shell box good (not original to the set), with 23 shells remaining. Cleaning products fair to good, having been used, with worn boxes, loosing flaps.

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EST $3500 - 5500

** Joseph Lang & Sons Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot #1155 (Sale Order 153 of 312)

12 gauge, 30" barrels, S/N 14557. Blued finish, checkered straight grip stock with checkered forend with rubber buttplate. Double triggers, 15.75" length of pull, 2.75" drop of comb. Locks and barrels marked Jospeh Lang & Sons, barrel additionally marked with Lang's address: 102 New Bond Street London. Barrels and forend with matching serial numbers. Receiver and triggerguard profusely engraved with very tight foliate scrolls.

Provenance: The Estate of Nancy duPont Reynolds Cooch, Delaware

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Good, retains most of the re-blued finish, with the markings on barrel slightly smeared from polishing. Wood very good to fine with light handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bores.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1156 (Sale Order 154 of 312)

.22LR, 24" barrel, S/N 71013B. Blued finish checkered pistol-gripped stock with raised cheek rest and checkered forend with contrasting black forend cap. Winchester hard rubber grip cap and checkered metal buttplate. Standard Winchester markings. Fully adjustable Lyman rear aperture sight, ramped front sight with hood and brass bead. QD mounts with swivels.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish, with only light wear and thinning. Mechanically functional, fine bore, stock with light handling marks.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Springfield Armory M1A Rifle with Leupold Scope

Lot #1157 (Sale Order 155 of 312)

7.62x51mm, 22" barrel, S/N 000141. Parkerized finish, synthetic pistol-gripped stock with painted camouflage motif. Mounted with a Leupold Vari-XIII 3.5-10 scope with Butler Creek flip-up covers and quality scope rings. Includes bipod and OD green sling. No magazine present.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Metal with most of its finish, stock with most of the applied paint. Mechanically functional, good bore, scope with clear optics.

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EST $1000 - 1200

* Belgian Made Browning Citori 20 Ga O/U Shotgun

Lot #1158 (Sale Order 156 of 312)

20 gauge, 26.5" ventilated rib barrels, S/N 50326V8. Blued barrels, receiver in the white, deluxe checkered pistol-gripped stock with rubber butt pad, checkered forend. Gold single select trigger, 14.25", 2.5" drop at comb. Profusely engraved receiver with foliate scrolls and pheasants on the wing. White bead front sight.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, showing only light use. Mechanically functional, fine bores, wood with light handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2000

* Browning Citori Skeet Shotgun

Lot #1159 (Sale Order 157 of 312)

12 gauge, 28" vented barrel length, S/N 01752PT13. Left side of the barrel marked in single line with Browning address over "Made in Japan." Right side of the barrel marked with gauge and shell markings. Bottom of the frame marked "Browning" over "Citori." Each side of the frame with scroll engraving. Bottom of triggerguard marked with Browning logo. Blue finish with checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. Gold-plated trigger and front bead sight. Browning marked recoil pad. LOP is 14.25" and drop at the comb is 2". Both barrels are M chokes.

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the blue finish throughout with minimal wear at muzzle. The stock and forearm are in very good condition with nicks that are consistent with use and storage. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically very good.

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EST $900 - 1100

* Browning Maxus Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Lot #1160 (Sale Order 158 of 312)

12 Gauge, 26" barrel, S/N 115ZM05396. Length of pull 14.25", drop at heel 2". 3.5" chamber with Invector Plus improved modified choke tube. Aluminum alloy receiver with magazine cut-off. White bead front sight with vented and matted rib.

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent. Little to no finish wear with very good bore.

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EST $900 - 1200

* FN Herstal FS2000 Standard Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot #1161 (Sale Order 159 of 312)

5.56mm caliber, 17" barrel, S/N 037233. Integrated top rail with 1.6x scope and top cover. Ambidextrous stock with left-mounted charging handle and forward-fired injection port. Includes non-matching magazine. Belgian proof marks on barrel.

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent. Little to no wear to finish with clear optics. Bore very good to excellent.

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EST $1800 - 2400

* Professional Ordnance Inc. Carbon-15 Rifle

Lot #1162 (Sale Order 160 of 312)

5.56mm caliber, 16" fluted barrel, S/N C02036. Polymer upper and lower receiver with oval polymer forend. Flat top rail fitted with threaded muzzle brake. Proprietary bolt with Hogue contoured grip.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Very little finish wear with very good bore.

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EST $700 - 900

* PTR-91 Rifle

Lot #1163 (Sale Order 161 of 312)

.308, 20.5" barrel, S/N AW2949. Blackened finish, synthetic stock with pistol grip. Adjustable aperture rear sight, hooded front sight. Includes a single 20-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains nearly all finish, crisp throughout, mechanically functional, fine bore.Shows little if any use.

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EST $800 - 1000

* Remington 40-X Bolt Action Rifle with J. Unertl Scope

Lot #1164 (Sale Order 162 of 312)

.223 Remington, 25" barrel, S/N 060401B. Blued finish, synthetic pistol gripped stock with fully adjustable length of pull. Unertl scope S/N 47572 in Unertl mounts, QD swivel studs.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the blued finish. Stock with minor light handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore, clear optics. Rifle shows little use.

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EST $900 - 1200

* Remington 700 Left-Hand Bolt Action Rifle with Hill Country Rifles Barrel and Zeiss Scope

Lot #1165 (Sale Order 163 of 312)

.270 WBY Mag. caliber, 26" barrel, S/N E6290053. Blued finish with checkered synthetic stock. Left side of barrel marked "HILL COUNTRY RIFLES" and "270 Wby Mag.". Bolt marked "270 Wby MAG". Fitted with Zeiss Diavari V 5-15x42 scope #2937170 accompanied by matching covers.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good condition. Finish has some minor scratches from handling and use with only minor handling marks on stock. Optics are clear. Bore very good.

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EST $1500 - 2500

* Remington Model 70 Super Express Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1166 (Sale Order 164 of 312)

.458 Winchester-Magnum, 22" barrel, S/N G301616. Blued finish, checkered pistol gripped stock and forend, rubber "Winchester" recoil pad. Standard Winchester markings, sling swivel mounts, jeweled bolt, drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, with only the most minor handling marks, primarily on the stock. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $700 - 900

* Saiga-12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Lot #1167 (Sale Order 165 of 312)

12 gauge, 19" barrel, S/N H08436102. Visible numbers matching. Synthetic checkered pistol grip stock and forend. Bead front sight with u-notch rear sight. Optics mount on left side of receiver.

*FFL required

Condition: Good condition. Some finish wear on moving parts. Bore very good.

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EST $700 - 900

Winchester Class B Engraved Double-Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Lot #1168 (Sale Order 166 of 312)

12 gauge, 30" barrels, S/N 1405. Browned, Damascus pattern barrels, color case hardened locks and receiver, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock and checkered splinter forend. Receiver, locks, hammers in triggerguard all engraved with well executed tight folliate scrolls. Locks marked Winchester/Class B. Barrel rib marked: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (Class B) New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. Barrels numbered 1406, with Birmingham commercial proof marks.

These scarce side-by-side shotguns were the first shotguns to bear the Winchester Repeating Arms Company name, and were imported from England where they were produced in five grades, ranging from "D" at the lowest, up through "A", and finally to "Match Grade" for the finest guns. "Class B" guns were in the middle the five gun grades. Approximately 10,000 of these side-by-side shotguns were imported by Winchester circa 1879 to 1884. They are very scarce today particularly in better grades of condition.

Condition: Very good to fine. Retains much of the Damascus pattering and brown finish on the barrels, with strong traces of case color present on the locks and receiver particularly in protected areas. All markings and engraving remain very crisp and sharp, mechanically functional with fine bright bores. Stock with scattered handling marks, bumps, dings, mars and with the forend showing slightly more wear, with a tiny chip out on the reverse where it meets the frame.

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EST $4500 - 6000

Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rifle

Lot #1169 (Sale Order 167 of 312)

.22 Long RF, 26" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 292313 (mfg. ca 1889). Blued finish, case hardened hammer and lever, smooth walnut stock with crescent buttplate, plain forend. Standard two-line barrel markings, caliber marking 22 LONG on barrel in front of receiver and 22 CAL LONG on bottom of brass lifter. Two-leaf barrel sight, Lyman adjustable peep tang sight, dovetailed front sight with brass bead. Barrel with two holes, drilled, tapped and filled with screws in front of receiver. Round barrel .22 caliber 1873s are exceptionally rare guns, and only 21 are listed in Jim Gordon's survey of 1873 rifles. This is a wonderful example of this scarce rifle and would be a fantastic addition to your collection.

Condition: Fine. Retains significant strong, bright blue on receiver, with some thinning and loss, minor finish scuffs, and some flecks of surface oxidation. Barrel retains some thinning blue, mixed with a smooth plum brown patina, and a few freckles of oxidation. Hammer retains significant vibrant case color, level retains some vibrant color in protected areas, particularly near the frame, the balance a mottled grey and tobacco brown patina. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bore. Wood with some minor bumps gains and handling marks.

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EST $5000 - 7000

Winchester 3rd Model 1866 SRC

Lot #1170 (Sale Order 168 of 312)

.44RF, 20" barrel, S/N 103394 (1872 mfg). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock & forend. Weak Winchester two-line barrel mark with "King's Improvement" marking on second line. Serial number stamped in block numbers behind trigger. L-shaped 2-leaf rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains no blue, but barrel has a pleasing plum brown patina with scattered surface oxidation, pin-pricking and some minor pitting. Brass with a lovely, deep ocher patina that is untouched. Mechanically functional, with a very good bore that remains partially bright with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Wood good with moderate wear, scattered mars, and minor chip out of the toe.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Factory Engraved Stevens Ideal "Schuetzen Junior" Rifle No 52

Lot #1171 (Sale Order 169 of 312)

.32-40 caliber, 30" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 4589, barrel and frame match. 44-style frame. Stevens markings on the top of the barrel, front hood sight with a sight seat near frame just behind the markings, rear Stevens Tang sight. Double set triggers, finger looped lever. Checkered pistol grip stock with cheek piece and Schuetzen butt. Checkered forearm. Blued barrel with case colored frame. Etched panel engraved frame with hunting scenes in panels.

Condition: This is a beautiful rifle totally untouched retaining all of the original blue finish. Frame retains most of the case colors with no wear just lightly darkened. Stock and forearm are excellent. Overall this is an excellent example of rare Stevens single-shot target rifle.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Rigby Banks Single Shot Target Rifle Made For The Irish Team

Lot #1172 (Sale Order 170 of 312)

45 2.4 caliber, 33" barrel round barrel with Rigby Flats, S/N 15340. No. 6 Frame, marked on top of the barrel John Rigby & Co Dublin & London. Right side of the frame is marked J. Rigby & Co Dublin & London, Rigby & Banks Patent No 6 in three lines. Falling block design, banknote-style engraved, side lever to drop the breechblock. Front spirit level sight mounted on a band that goes around the barrel. Rear long range tang sight mounted on the heel of the butt. Checkered pistol grip stock with horn buttplate and pistol grip cap. Checkered forearm. Unusual shape to the lever.

Consignor relates that this rifle was sold to Colonel Stewart of Ireland. This is one of twelve Rigby rifles of its kind made, but it was not used in the world renowned international matches. This rifle was used in Canadian shooting competitions held in Toronto.

Condition: Most of the finish on the barrel has faded to a nice soft plum patina look. No pitting. Markings and lines around the Rigby flats are sharp and crisp. Frame has most of the case colors just lightly fading. Stock and forearm are dark with some nicks and dings. Overall an excellent example of this very rare single-shot long range rifle.

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EST $10000 - 12000

J.M. Marlin 3 1/2 Target Rifle

Lot #1173 (Sale Order 171 of 312)

.40-65 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel, S/N 4336. Blued and case hardened finish, deluxe checkered straight gripped walnut buttstock with shotgun butt and hard rubber buttplate. Checkered walnut Schnabel fore-end. Tang mounted peep rear sight, Buckhorn barrel mounted rear sight, globe front sight. Single trigger with small loop lever. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: JM MARLIN. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861. This firearm is illustrated in John T. Dutcher's book uBallard the Great American Single Shot Rifle on page 133, figure 15-1. Condition: Very good to fine. Retains some original blue on the barrel, which has a mottled appearance of original blue, bluish gray patina and some splotches of age discoloration and minor surface oxidation. More blue present forward of the fore-end than closer to the receiver. Receiver a smooth mottled silvery gray with hints of original mottled coloring. Lever similar in appearance. Stock very good retaining most of the varnish and crisp checkering, with scattered bumps and dings. Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You! If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219. EST $8000 - 10000

Custom Made English Single Shot Target Rifle Engraved by Ron Collings

Lot #1174 (Sale Order 172 of 312)

.500/400 caliber, 33" barrel, S/N 5934. Blued barrel with engraved muzzle. Stock has fine checkering on forend and grip as well as a molded cheek piece. Receiver, trigger guard, trigger, and lever have been finely color casehardened and engraved with floral scroll patterns. Screw heads feature engraved leaf patterns and are similarly colored with additional scroll engraving throughout. Barrel marked on flat forward of receiver "500/450" and "2 3/4 CASE". Right side of barrel forward of receiver marked with "RON COLLINGS ENGRAVER." Top of barrel marked in one line "LOWELL MANLEY SHOOTING SUPPLIES 3684 PINE ST DECKERVILLE, MICHIGAN." Right side of receiver fitted with blued safety lever with "SAFE" and "FIRE" indicators. Windage adjustable target front sight with interchangeable inserts. Rear aperture sight marked "MN" Bluedsteel buttplate is checkered and marked "110 GRS FFG/550 MAX." Proof mark on rear of block. Includes eight additional front sight inserts.

Condition: Excellent condition. Some light wear to bluing on muzzle with bright casehardening. Scratch on right side of receiver from safety. Some rust on top of buttplate, with some marks on stock near buttplate and on cheek piece. Rear sight is missing aperture. Bore excellent.

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EST $5000 - 7500

*Lewis Machine LM308MWS Rifle With Night Scope

Lot #1175 (Sale Order 173 of 312)

.308, 18" barrel, S/N LS100025. Blackened finish, polymer stock with 5-position M4 style butt. Equipped with flat-top Picatinny quad-rail system. Rifle is mounted with a Night Optics D-760-3AG 3rd Generation 6x165 night vision scope as well as a set of Dueck Defense adjustable sights mounted at a 45-degree angle off-set to the right of the scope. Includes a black nylon sling and forward sling mounts attached to the rail, as well as a pair of LMT rail covers. Current pricing for the Night Optics D-760-3AG night vision sight is excess of $4,000. Includes a single 20-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Rifle shows some use, but is fully functional, with a fine bore, and showing only light handling and scuff marks. Night vision scope appears to work correctly.

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EST $3000 - 5000

*Tavor SAR-IDF

Lot #1176 (Sale Order 174 of 312)

5.56mm Nato, 16.5" barrel, S/N T0011212. Blackened finish, synthetic stock. To quote Tavor's web site: The elite Tavor® SAR “IDF” model is the US civilian version of the IDF issued select-fire bullpup but in a semi-auto only configuration. It comes with a Meprolight® MEPRO 21 Day/Night Illuminated reflex sight mounted directly to the barrel, just as it is issued to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). Includes a single 30-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Shows little use, fine bore and mechanics. Meprolight sight functions correctly.

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EST $1000 - 1500

**Winchester Model 1892 "Eastern" Carbine

Lot #1177 (Sale Order 175 of 312)

.38WCF, 20" round barrel, full magazine, S/N 988380 (mfg. ca 1927). Blued finish, straight gripped smooth walnut stock with carbine butt, smooth carbine forend. Standard barrel and tang markings, folding ladder rear sight, pinned blade front sight. No saddle ring present, hole filled with factory screw. A high condition and scarce little '92 carbine made without a saddle ring.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blue finish, with some flaking and loss on the receiver, and some thinning from handling. All markings remain crisp and sharp, mechanically functional, with a fine, bright bore. Stock with some lightly scattered handling marks and minor bruises.

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EST $6000 - 9000

** Factory Engraved Marlin Model 24 Take Down Shotgun

Lot #1178 (Sale Order 176 of 312)

12 gauge, 28" barrel, S/N 110475. Full choke. Grade "C" Engraved on the left side of the frame is a panel of ducks flying with scroll work around the oval panel. On the right side is ducks flying on the breech bolt with scroll work on the frame. Extra finish and checkered fancy walnut stock and forearm. Marlin hard rubber buttplate.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Retaining nearly all of the high polish bright blue finish. Very little wear on any part of the shotgun. Stock and forearm are excellent with minimal nicks on the buttstock. Overall excellent and about as good as one could find.

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EST $6000 - 10000

** Factory Engraved And Gold Inlay By Alden George Ulrich Marlin Model 28 Trap Take Down Shotgun

Lot #1179 (Sale Order 177 of 312)

12 gauge, 30" barrel, S/N 7244. Full choke, matted top solid rib, LOP 14", 2" drop at the heel. The frame has a high polished blue finish. Made with special smokeless powder steel barrel. Six engraved panels. Deep relief engraved panels of hunting dogs, ducks, with deep relief scrollwork on the frame and barrel. With gold bands outlining the panels and frame. Finely figure Circassian walnut buttstock and forearm. Checkered straight grip stock, and checkered forearm. Buttstock finished with a high polished finish. Buttstock with rubber recoil pad leather covered. The model 28 D's were custom ordered and cost $100. Referred to as the finest repeating shotgun made. This particular shotgun is well illustrated in Marlin Firearms Book by LTC Col William S. Brophy. Pictured on pages 381, top of page 382, 383.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: This shotgun retains nearly all of the original blue finish. Some wear on the back of the triggerguard. A little wear on the high edges fo the frame. Frame still shows the high luster finish. The buttstock with some very light scratches and dings. Retaining most of the luster look. Forearm has slightly darkened. Overall for this great rarity in collecting Marlin firearms, this is in outstanding condition. Truly a great piece demonstrating the Ulrich family artistry.

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EST $10000 - 20000

Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #1180 (Sale Order 178 of 312)

.32-40 caliber, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 173426. Blued barrel and magazine tube with case-hardened colored receiver, trigger, and lever. Checkered walnut butstock with pistol grip, checkered forend, and engraved steel forend cap. Blade front sight with u-notch elevator rear sight. Top of receiver marked "MARLIN SAFETY." Top of barrel marked with two-line Marlin address. Frame features scroll engraving. Left side of receiver additionally engraved with a panel of a buck and doe in field with trees. Additional engraving on barrel forward of receiver as well as buttplate.

Condition: Excellent. Only light finish wear on raised edges of barrel. Good color on lever and receiver. Only superficial markings on stock with one dent on the bottom near toe. Bore excellent. This rifle overall is excellent and very hard to upgrade.

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EST $10000 - 15000

Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1891 Third Variation Rifle

Lot #1181 (Sale Order 179 of 312)

.22 caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 117446. Special order engraving, Elk scene panel with the initials JAB n script above the elk with scrolls over the rest of the frame. Nicely scrolled engraving on the barrel. Frame finished in case colors, blue barrel and magazine tube, case colored lever and nosecap. Circassian walnut stock and forearm with style "B" checkering. Marlin logo hard rubber buttplate. This rifle is illustrated on page 181 of the Marlin Firearms book By LTC William Brophy.

Condition: Barrel and magazine tube retains most of the original blue finish. Frame, lever, and nosecap retain most of the bright original case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent with minimal nicks and dings.

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EST $20000 - 30000

Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1897

Lot #1182 (Sale Order 180 of 312)

22 caliber, 24" half-octagonal-to-round barrel with a half magazine, S/N 194694. Lyman rear tang sight. Blue barrel and magazine. Circassian walnut stock and forearm. Number 5 engraved gold-plated frame. Style D checkered stock and forearm. Stock and forearm with a high varnished finish. Marlin logo hard rubber buttplate. This rifle is well illustrated in The Marlin Book by LTC Willam S Brophy on page 237.

Condition: Frame retains most of the gold finish, with a little wear to the high lines. A little gold missing from the sides of the hammer. Nosecap has some wear. Barrel and magazine tube retain most of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent retaining all of the original varnished finish. This is a great rifle.

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EST $20000 - 30000

Marlin 1896 Special Catalog

Lot #1182A (Sale Order 181 of 312)

5.75" x 3.5". Original Marlin 1896 special high grade catalog. Includes images and ordering options of the finest repeaters offered by Marlin. Cover marked "D.S. Libbey". Several of the pieces featured in Cowan's May 2018 Firearms and Historic Militaria Auction may be found in this issue. Excellent. Binding is tight with very little wear to edges or corners. No missing pages. EST $1500 - $2000

Cased Legendary Gibbs Farquharson Match Rifle In The Original Case

Lot #1183 (Sale Order 182 of 312)

. 461 caliber, 36" barrel. Action number 69; marked on top of barrel Metford's Patent 679, George Gibbs 19 Corn Street Bristol, marked on the left side of the frame Farquharson's Patent with action number 69, 1000 yards rear barrel sight, Rear tang sight with George Gibbs Markings on the bottom of the vernial staff. Checkered pistol grip buttstock with grooved horn buttplate. Checkered forearm with horn tip. Forearm held to barrel by wedge. The rifle has extra front sight apertures. Cased in an original Gibbs casing with Gibbs rifle maker label. Also has cleaning rod made of ebony. Second quality rifle. This may be the earliest known Gibbs match rifle.

Condition: The barrel retains most of the original blue finish, some light staining on the right side of the of the barrel. Frame retains most of the case colors just lightly fading. Stock and forearm are dark. Bore is excellent. Case is very good condition. Overall this an excellent example of this very rare rifle.

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EST $8500 - 12000

* Berrtta 687 Silver Pigeon III O/U Shotgun

Lot #1184 (Sale Order 183 of 312)

12 gauge, 32" vented barrel length, S/N U48210B. Left side of the barrel marked with gauge and shell size next to "Sporting" over "Beretta Made in Italy" over "Gardone VT." Right side of the barrel marked "Beretta USA Corp Acck MD." Very elegant banknote-style engraving on the frame with the left side marked "Beretta" over 2 ducks. Right side marked "Beretta" over 2 flushing pheasants. Bottom of frame marked "Made in Italy" over "687 Silver Pigeon III" over gold Beretta logo. Engraved triggerguard with gold-plated trigger. Blue barrels with fancy checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Black rubber Beretta recoil pad. Front and mid bead sight. LOP is 14.75" and drop at comb is 1". Comes with screw-in chokes and blue Beretta hard shell case.

*FFL required

Condition: This shotgun is in overall very good to excellent condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels. The frame is excellent and the stock is very good with no noticeable nicks or dings only minor scratches from storage. The bores are very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $1500 - 2500

* Fabarm Axis RS12 Shotgun

Lot #1185 (Sale Order 184 of 312)

12 Gauge, 30" vented barrel length, S/N E23994. Left side of the barrels marked "Fabarm USA - Cambridge, MD." Left side of rib marked "Quick Release Rib." Right side of the barrel marked "Fabarm S.P.A." next to caliber and shell size over "Made in Italy." The frame is beautifully engraved with large floral scrolls. Both sides of the frame marked in gold "RS12." Bottom of frame marked in gold "Axis" over "RS12." Fancy open-grain checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock and forearm. Blue finish on the barrels, frame and triggerguard. Gold-plated trigger and black rubber recoil pad. Screw in chokes. LOP is 15" and drop at comb is 1.5". Adjustable cheek rest and front bead sight. Comes in Fabarm hard shell case.

*FFL required

Condition: This shotgun is in like-new condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels, frame and triggerguard. The trigger retains nearly all of the gold plating. The stock and forearm is in very good with very little nicks from use or storage. Bores are very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $3000 - 5000

* Browning Utra XS O/U Shotgun

Lot #1186 (Sale Order 185 of 312)

12 gauge, 28" barrel length, S/N 05149MZ131. Left side of the barrel marked in single-line Browning address over "Made in Japan." Right side of the barrel marked "Invector Plus Citori" next to gauge and shell size. Both sides of the frame marked in gold with "Ultra XS" next to Browning logo. Gold border surrounding the frame with tight scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with gold border and tight scroll engraving. Bottom of the triggerguard marked with Browning logo. Blue barrels with stainless steel frame. Dark checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Gold-plated trigger and front sight made of litepipe in green. Mid bead sight. Black recoil pad and screw in chokes. LOP is 14.5" and drop at comb is 1.25". Comes with Browning case.

*FFL required

Condition: Overall very good condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels. The frame is very good and the most of the gold remains on the trigger. The stock has a very attractive dark finish with very minimal nicks or dings. Bores are very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Japanese Matchlock Arquebus

Lot #1187 (Sale Order 186 of 312)

.45 caliber, 39.25" octagonal barrel with flared canon muzzle, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture and decorations, hardwood stock. Brass decorative inlay in butt and forend, three brass barrel bands and brass plate lignin the bottom of the stock. Fixed rear sight, fixed front sight.

Condition: Very good. Barrel with a thick, heavily oxidized patina and scattered surface crust. Brass with a dull patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with even pitting. Stock with bumps and dings, and some burnout around the flash pan.

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EST $1500 - 3000

** Wesley Richards Rifle With Detachable Barrel

Lot #1188 (Sale Order 187 of 312)

.256 Mannlicher cartridge caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 40395. Express rear barrel sight, 200-500 yards. Front hood sight. Double set triggers, scope mounts on the left side of the receiver. Eyelets for sling swivels. Top of barrel engraved in script Wesley Richards & Co London. Front hood, rear barrel sight, and receiver, triggerguard are all finely engraved in English banknote-style engraving. Bottom of the floor plate engraved and gold circles. Engraved and checkered butt plate and pistol grip cap. A left-hander's rifle with cheek piece on the right side. Checkered pistol grip stock and checkered forend with horn tip.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: All metal parts retain most of the original blue finish. Some wear to the high edges. Stock is very good with some nicks and dings. Bore is good and will clean to better. Overall an excellent example of a fine English-made rifle.

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EST $3500 - 6000

Thomas Flintlock Blunderbuss Coach Carbine

Lot #1189 (Sale Order 188 of 312)

.75" caliber, 14" brass barrel with 1.15" flared canon muzzle, no S/N. Bright finish, walnut stock with checkered wrist, brass furniture. Flat, beveled iron lock with unbridled, fenced iron pan is marked THOMAS. Flat, beveled swan-neck cock. British commercial proofs at breech, snap bayonet on top of barrel. Void of ramrod.

Condition: Very good. Brass with a nice, uncleaned patina. Mechanically functional, bore dirty. Cock with repair in neck. Snap bayonet functional, but missing the catch release to free it from the locking stud on the barrel. Wood good with numerous handling marks and minor mars, a small repair near the tang and showing some loss around the tang.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Saw Cut Thompson Model 1928A1

Lot #1190 (Sale Order 189 of 312)

.45 ACP caliber, 14" barrel with Cutts compensator, S/N S-501297, US Model 1928A1. Walnut stock, and forearm. This machine gun has been de-watted by three distinct saw cuts. This was a US issue made by Savage Arms Company. Comes with a nice walnut display stand.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Franchi Renaissance Classic O/U Shotgun

Lot #1191 (Sale Order 190 of 312)

12 gauge, 27.5" vented barrel length, S/N TAO2686. Left side of the barrel marked in 3 lines with address, caliber and shell size. Right side of the barrel marked in 3 lines with importer over "Made in Italy" over "Mod. Renaissance." The frame is elegantly engraved with scroll design with a flushing pheasant on the left side and duck on the right side in gold. Both sides of the frame are marked "Renaissance Classic." Blue barrels with checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Floral engraved blue triggerguard with gold-plated trigger. Front bead sight. Black Franchi-marked rubber recoil pad. Comes with screw in chokes and black plastic Franchi case. LOP is 14.25" and drop at comb is 2".

*FFL required

Condition: This shotgun is in very good condition retaining most of the blue finish on the barrels and triggerguard. The engraving on the frame is very good with a dimensional appearance. The stock and forearm are very good with beautiful open grain. Recoil pad is very good. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Beretta Silver Pigeon II O/U Shotugun

Lot #1192 (Sale Order 191 of 312)

12 gauge, 28" barrel length, S/N R29626S. Left side of the barrel marked with gauge and shell size next to "Beretta Made in Italy" over "Gardone V.T." Right side of the barrel marked with single-line address. The frame is beautifully engraved with banknote style throughout with 2 ducks on the right side and 2 quail on the left side. Bottom of the frame marked "Made in Italy" over "P. Beretta" over "Silver Pigeon II." Bottom of triggerguard engraved with floral design and Beretta logo. Beautiful checkered walnut pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Blue barrels and gold-plated trigger. Black recoil pad. Comes in Beretta case with 3 screw-in chokes. LOP is 14.5" and drop at the comb is 1.75".

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the blue along the barrels. The frame and triggerguard are near excellent with very little wear. The stock is very good. The bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically very good.

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EST $1000 - 2000

* FNH SLP 3" Invector Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Lot #1193 (Sale Order 192 of 312)

12 gauge, 21.5" barrel, S/N 11BMT02700. Blackened finish, synthetic stock. Flip up rear sight, ramped front sight with fiber optic insert. Accessory rail under forend, sling swivel studs, rubber buttplate.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine, near new showing almost no use. Mechanically functional, fine bore.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Browning Citori Invector Plus O/U Shotgun

Lot #1194 (Sale Order 193 of 312)

12 gauge, 28" vented barrel length, S/N 18039NW753. Left side of the barrel marked in single line Browning address over "Made in Japan." Right side of the barrel marked "Invector-Plus Citori" next to gauge and shell markings. Bottom of frame marked "Browning" over "Citori". Bottom of triggerguard marked in gold with Browning logo. Scroll engraving on both sides of the frame. Blue finish with checkered pistol grip butt stock and forearm. Gold-plated trigger and rubber Browning recoil pad. Front bead sight. LOP is 14.25" and the drop at comb is 2". Top barrel is IM and bottom barrel is IC.

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the blue finish on the barrels and frame with very minimal wear near the muzzle. The stock and forearm are in very good to new like condition with no noticeable blemishes. Bores are bright and shiny and mechanically excellent.

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EST $800 - 1000

*Springfield Armory M1A Socom II Rifle

Lot #1195 (Sale Order 194 of 312)

7.62x51mm caliber, 16.25" barrel, S/N 233876. Includes Springfield Armory VLTOR quad-rail with full-length top rail. Dovetail post front sight with adjustable rear peep sight. Bottom rail fitted with Tri-lock adjustable length bipod. Includes one ten-round and one twenty-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Minimal wear to finish with good bore that could use some cleaning.

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EST $1500 - 2000

* FN Herstal Belgium SCAR 17S Rifle

Lot #1196 (Sale Order 195 of 312)

7.62x51mm caliber, 16.25" barrel, S/N HC14907. Ambidextrous safety with six-position telescoping and folding stock. Three-rail forend with flat top equipped with flip-up rear sight and flip-up front sight. Fitted with FNH muzzle brake.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Little to no wear on finish with very good bore.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* MSAR STG-556 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot #1197 (Sale Order 196 of 312)

.223 caliber, 16" barrel, S/N 600-P005212. Picatinny top rail with folding vertical grip. Adjustable ejection port with left-mounted charging handle and bolt release. Includes correct MSAR 10-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent. Very little wear to finish or furniture. Bore excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Weatherby Custom Mark V Deluxe Left-Handed Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1198 (Sale Order 197 of 312)

.460 WBY Mag. caliber, 25" barrel, S/N H214273. Bolt matching. Barrel length does not include 2" muzzle brake. Blued finish with French walnut Monte Carlo stock. Rosewood inlay on forend and grip caps with maple spacing and diamond point checkering. Rubber recoil pad and molded cheek piece. Engraved "WEATHERBY CUSTOM" magazine floor plate.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Very little wear to finish or stock, with only minor handling marks evident. Bore very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left-Handed Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1199 (Sale Order 198 of 312)

.257 WBY Mag. caliber, 23" barrel, S/N H227868. Barrel length does not include 2" muzzle brake. Blued finish with Claro walnut Monte Carlo stock. Rosewood inlay on forend and grip caps with maple spacing and diamond point checkering. Rubber recoil pad and molded cheek piece.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good very little wear to finish with some very light rust forming in barrel shank. Stock has minor blemishes consistent with age and use. Bore very good to excellent.

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EST $2000 - 3000

*Ranger Arms Texas Magnum Left-Handed Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #1200 (Sale Order 199 of 312)

.405 Win. caliber, 24.5" barrel, S/N 264. Re-blued finish with checkered forend and grip. Marked on right side of receiver "TEXAS MAGNUM." Floor plate engraved with broad scrolls and gold-colored bear. Gold-plated grip cap engraved "DEG." Receiver has been tapped and fitted with scope mounts.

*FFL required

Condition: Good. Some wear to refinished parts. Some blemishes on checkering associated with age and use. Bore very good.

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EST $900 - 1200

* Weatherby Mark V

Lot #1201 (Sale Order 200 of 312)

35 x 375 Pena caliber, 29.25" round barrel (including muzzle brake), S/N H190893. Right side of the barrel action marked "Weatherby" over single-line address next to "Mark V" over patent dates. Blue finish on the barrel, barrel action, trigger and triggerguard. Black synthetic checkered pistol grip stock with raised cheek piece on the right side of the stock. Black rubber recoil pad. Factory drilled mounts.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good overall condition retaining most of the blue finish throughout. The stock is very good. The recoil pad shows very little wear consistent with use. The bore is very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $1000 - 2000

* IMI Galil Model 392 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot #1202 (Sale Order 201 of 312)

.223 caliber, 16.5" barrel, S/N AAL-2081969. Blued finish with wood forend and metal bipod. Hooded post front sight with rear peep sight accompanied by flip-up front and rear night sights. Kalashnakov-style safety with left side indicator rear of trigger. Ported flash suppressor with right-mounted carry handle and folding skeleton stock. Left side of rear sight assembly marked with 1969 date. Left side of receiver marked with manufacturer and importer. Includes muzzle cap; no magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Minor wear to finish. Bore good, could use cleaning.

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EST $1500 - 2000

* Colt Match Target with J&T Barrel

Lot #1203 (Sale Order 202 of 312)

.223 Remington, 16.5" barrel, S/N CMH030668. Blackened finish, stainless steel fluted J&T barrel, synthetic stock and pistol grip. Custom AR platform gun built on a Colt Match H Bar receiver with high grade barrel, Harris bi-pod, ventilated barrel shroud and Picatinny flat top rail. Includes a Tasco 6-24x44 variable scope with screw-on covers in J&R mounts. Includes a single magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine, retains most of the finish with light handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Scope with clear optics.

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EST $1000 - 1500

J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Suhl Cape Gun

Lot #1204 (Sale Order 203 of 312)

12 gauge/10.8mm, 27.5" barrels with extractors, S/N 51636. Blued and case hardened finish, checkered pistol-gripped stock with raised cheekrest and checkered forend. Case hardened locks with exposed hammers profusely engraved with delicate flowing floral scrolls and geometric borderlines, marked J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL. Fluid steel barrels by Krupp with same Sauer markings. Horn triggerguard, checkered hard rubber butt plate, casehardened and engraved grip cap. Matted top rib with fixed rear sight and blade front sight. Sling swivels. The rifle barrel appears to be chambered for a variant of the 11mm Mauser cartridge (11x60R). Overall a really wonderful German cape gun from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Condition: Fine to very fine. Retains much of the blued finish with some thinning and fading, case hardened components retaining some vibrant color with fading and dulling. All markings and engraving crisp and clear. Mechanically functional, fine, bright bores. Wood solid with some minor dings and handling marks. Really a fine cape gun that highlights the best of the German gun maker's art.

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EST $3000 - 5000

** Rare Lee-Speed Military target Rifle

Lot #1205 (Sale Order 204 of 312)

.303, 30.375” round barrel, S/N 18168. Blued finish, semi-pistol gripped smooth walnut stock. Right side of receiver ring marked in three lines: LEE-SPEED / Patent / BSA Co. Reverse of breech marked FOR / CORDITE / ONLY with Birmingham proof mark. Obverse of breech marked with Birmingham Proof / K425 / 18168. Bolt with matching serial number 18168. Detachable 10-round box magazine, magazine cut-off on receiver, safety lever on right rear of bolt. Fully adjustable long-range leaf rear sight, graduated to 1,400 yards, ramp front sight. Original military volley sights mounted on reverse of stock. Barrel secured by two bands, upper band with bayonet lug, three sling swivels, stacking swivel, brass buttplate with trapdoor for cleaning kit (not present). A commercial variant of the Magazine Lee Enfield Mk1* military rifle, intended for private sale to shooting teams, military officers, etc., not unlike the “Volunteer” pattern Enfield rifles of the mid-19th century. Lee-Speed rifles are very scarce today and are renowned for their quality and accuracy. This rifle will be included in an upcoming book about Lee-Speed rifles. **C&R or FFL required Condition: Fine. Retains some original blued finish, mixed with a lightly oxidized plum brown patina. Metal mostly smooth throughout with about a 3” area of pitting covering the upper barrel band and barrel to the base of the front sight, the apparent result of poor storage. Mechanically fine, smooth action with both the long range and volley sights fully functional. Bore rates good to very good with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Stock is solid and free of any breaks or repairs. Stock shows the expected scattered bumps and dings from handling, use and service. A really lovely example of a scare and desirable 2nd Boer War Era Magazine Lee Enfield Mk1* military target pattern rifle. Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You! If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219. EST $1750 - 2500

Rare Henry Leman Civil War Militia Rifle

Lot #1206 (Sale Order 205 of 312)

.62 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, brass and iron furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked in two lines: H.E. LEMAN / LANCASTER PA. Brass butt plate, trigger guard, sidepalte and nose cap. Assembly numbered "11" throughout. Fixed rear sight, blade front sight, iron ramrod with tulip head. Void of sling swivels. These very scarce rifles were produced by Henry Leman of Lancaster and were based on the US M1855 rifle, although as a simplified version. He hoped to acquire military contracts during the American Civil War to produce rifles and muskets for the US government. Less than 300 of these rifles were produced, and most references believe that the majority of the guns were re-sold to Pennsylvania arms makers J. Henry & Son and P.S. Justice, who then likely sold them to Pennsylvania militia units. This is a very rare gun that is in nice, solid condition with a well marked lock.

Condition: Very good to fine. Metal with a smooth dull gray color and a thin brown patina developing over most of the metal. Crisp markings on lock, mechanically functional. Good bore that has been bored out from .58 to smooth. Brass with a nice, uncleaned patina. Stock with some handling marks, and a small crack at the rear lock screw. Otherwise crisp. A very nice example of a very rare Civil War rifle.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Rare Tennessee Made "Mississippi" Rifle Attributed to Overton

Lot #1207 (Sale Order 206 of 312)

.56 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Unmarked lock and barrel on exterior, lock marked "37" on the interior and with assembly mark VIII on the interior of many of the parts. Fixed rear sight and brass blade front sight. Barrel with filled dovetail where a saber bayonet lug may have been installed. Sling swivels, brass tipped Mississippi-style ramrod. Patchbox recess roughly cut and not drilled for a spare cone.

For many years these unmarked, southern made "Mississippi" Rifle copies were an enigma, with much of the mystery revealed in the groundbreaking work Confederate Rifles & Muskets by Murphy & Madaus. Numerous small southern makers are identified in this book, who received small contracts to produce rifles for the Confederacy ca 1861-1862 based upon the US M1841 rifle. John Overton of middle Tennessee was one of these contractors and records indicate that he completed and delivered 81 rifles. Overton had been an employee at Harpers Ferry prior to the war and was probably the most experienced of the Tennessee based contractors in the manufacture of military arms.

Several other middle Tennessee makers including Cauthorn & Co and Harlan & Mason (later Harlan & Nix) were also contracted with to provide rifles of this pattern. Correspondence recently discovered in the telegrams of the Military & Financial Board of Tennessee reveal numerous contractors and even more numerous issues with the production of these rifles. The biggest being the inability of the makers to build consistent barrels with uniform .54 caliber bores, despite the issuance of gauges for that purpose. The .56 caliber bore of this rifle is a prime example. As Overton had worked as a lock filer at Harpers Ferry, he was the most capable of the makers in the gun lock department. Records indicate that the Tennessee contractors were often forced to exchange parts with each other to make up for their inability to acquire or manufacture the needed parts to produce completed arms. As Overton delivered the most arms of any of the contractors it is often assumed that most extant examples were by him. This gun is clearly of Tennessee Confederate production with a lock that is definitively by Overton, although the balance of the gun may have been assembled by one of the other makers. Only a handful of these unmarked Tennessee made Mississippi rifles are known. They are an essential part of any advanced collection of Confederate made arms. This is one of the finest examples of an "Overton" rifle to be examined by this cataloger.

Condition: Very good to fine, particularly for a Confederate made and used rifle. Metal with a thick, evenly oxidized brown patina with some surface corrosion and light pitting around the breech. Lock with similar patina. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting and strong rifling. Brass with an untouched dark golden patina. Wood crisp with a thin added layer of old varnish, a small chip out behind the tang and moderate gouge behind the hammer with an accompanying small crack. A similar small crack is present on the reverse at the rear lock screw. Scattered bumps and dings are present throughout as would be expected for an early war, Confederate used rifle.

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EST $12000 - 18000

Belgian Variant British P1856 Enfield Rifle

Lot #1208 (Sale Order 207 of 312)

.48 caliber, 33" round barrel, blued finish, walnut stock. Lock marked A Francotte / A Liege with Belgian proofs on breech and barrel, and a Francotte cartouche on the obverse buttstock. The rifle is essentially a Belgian-made variant of the English Pattern 1856 Enfield "Short Rifle" with a smaller, .48 caliber bore that is rifled with six narrow lands and grooves. The rifle has an ungraduated Enfield-style long-range rear sight, a winged, target-style front sight and a saber bayonet lug with a 3.125" long guide key. A small oval German silver plaque is installed on the butt, partially covering the Francotte cartouche, that readsIndenrigs / Ministeriet /1872 in script, indicating that the gun was owned by the Danish Ministry of the Interior circa 1872. It is not clear if the rifle was a sample, prototype or museum piece and further research may prove fruitful.

Condition: Fine overall. Retains much of the original blued finish with the case hardened lock having a mottled pewter patina. Metal shows some scattered surface oxidation and lightly scattered pin-pricking. Mechanically functional with a fine, bright bore. Wood is crisp with scattered minor bumps, dings and mars. Third sling swivel in toe of stock may be a later addition.

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EST $1000 - 1500

*Browning Citori 725 Sporting O/U

Lot #1209 (Sale Order 208 of 312)

12 gauge, 32" vented barrel length, S/N 18530ZV131. Left side of the barrel marked with Browning address over "Made in Japan." Right side of the barrel marked "Citori Special Steel" next to gauge and shell size over patent number. Right and left side of the frame marked "725." Bottom of the frame marked "Browning" over "725" over "Sporting." The triggerguard is marked in gold with Browning logo. Blue barrels with stainless frame and gold-plated trigger. Walnut checkered pistol grip and forearm. Black rubber recoil pad. Screw in chokes. Front site is green litepipe and mid bead sight. LOP is 14.75" and drop at comb is 1". Comes in original box.

*FFL required

Condition: This shotgun is in very good condition retaining most of the blue on the barrel. The frame is very good and the trigger retains bright gold plating. The stock and forearm are very good with minimal scratches. Bores are very good and mechanically very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* FNH PS90

Lot #1210 (Sale Order 209 of 312)

5.7x28mm caliber, 16" barrel, S/N FN054098. Steel upper receiver with ambidextrous polymer stock. Includes correct 30-round magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent. No damage to finish with an excellent bore.

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EST $900 - 1200

Deringer Pocket Pistol Agent Marked C.Curry San Fransico

Lot #1211 (Sale Order 210 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.625" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 6.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and without a ""P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: C. CURRY / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENT. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. Charles Curry was originally from Philadelphia, but relocated to San Francisco in 1852 and operated as an agent for Deringer, selling his guns there until his death in 1863. Charles was the brother of Nathaniel Curry, who took over the business after Charles' death and continued to sell Deringer's pistols with the well known N. Curry mark. These early C. Curry-marked Deringer pistols are very scarce and desirable guns.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Henry Derringer Pistol

Lot #1212 (Sale Order 211 of 312)

.35 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with German silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with ""P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, with the exception of the shield shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. A truly wonderful example of a small sized Deringer pocket pistol.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the brown finish on the barrel. All markings crisp and sharp. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Crisp stock with scattered handling marks. A very fine little Deringer pistol.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Lullman & Vienna, Memphis Agent Marked Deringer Pistol

Lot #1213 (Sale Order 212 of 312)

.38 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with German silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.5" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in two lines: LULLMAN & VIENNA / MEMPHIS, TENN. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon which is boarder line engraved. Not fitted for a ramrod. Lullman & Vienna were a Memphis, TN based gunmakers, retailers and Deringer sales agents, who operated ca 1865-1876 (Sellers).

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Retailer mark slightly light due to an old cleaning. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2500 - 3500

Pair Of Percussion Philadelphia Deringers

Lot #1214 (Sale Order 213 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrels, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Approximately 6.25" in overall length. Back action locks with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breeches marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. German silver triggerguards with pineapple finials, all mounts lightly engraved, shield-shaped wrist escutcheons. Not fitted for ramrods. A really lovely pair of Deringer made small sized pocket pistols. Consignor notes these are "Lincoln sized" Deringer pistols.

Provenance: On tag: very nice pair Lincoln size H. Derringers. philadelphia

Condition: Very good. Barrels retain some very faint traces of finish, with a lightly mottled grayish patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and surface discoloration. Mechanically functional, good bores, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. One with an old replaced wedge. One with some small repaired hairline cracks in the stock, mostly in the forend. Both with crisp checkering and solid stocks overall with light handling marks.

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EST $3000 - 4500

Percussion Derringer By A. F. Shapleigh & Co

Lot #1215 (Sale Order 214 of 312)

.40 caliber, 3.25" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 7" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving is unmarked. Breech engraved in the same manner. Top of barrel marked A.F. SHAPLEIGH. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, other mounts with light engraving as well, shield shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Shapleigh, Day & Co. (later Shapleigh Hardware Co.) was located in St. Louis, MO ca 1848-1868 (Sellers). Consignor notes suggest that Bruff of NY may have been the actual maker of the gun. A nice opportunity to own a derringer pistol retailed in St. Louis, the gateway to American expansion in the West in the middle 19th century.

Provenance: Tag: Hardware company Ca. 1860-1865. barrel finish suggests the work by Bruff

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel with a nice even brown patina and possibly seem faint traces of finish, showing some lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings, a tiny hairline crack on the bottom of the forend and a small repair at the left breech with an accompanying grain crack.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Rare Early Henry Deringer Pistol

Lot #1216 (Sale Order 215 of 312)

.40 caliber, 4.25" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, iron and German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock with horn forend tip. Approximately 6.75" in overall length. Forward action lock with board and leaf engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADA, breech unmarked with engraved bands. Iron triggerguard with large, pointed pineapple finial, plain wedge and wrist escutcheons of German silver. Fitted with a brass tipped wood ramrod with a concealed ball puller at the end. A scarce and early production Henry Deringer derringer pistol that is probably from the 1825-1835 period.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a dark brown, deeply oxidized patina and some minor scattered surface pitting. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing moderate handling marks and a couple of small repaired cracks.

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EST $2500 - 3500

Deringer Pocket Pistol Agent Marked A.J. Plate

Lot #1217 (Sale Order 216 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.0625" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.5" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and without a "P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: MADE FOR / A.J. PLATE / SAN FRANCISCO. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. Adolphus Joseph Plate was a San Francisco based gun dealer who operated from 1850 to 1878, and was a sales agent for Deringer. Consignor notes that the barrel measures 1.5" to chamber, thus making this a true "Peanut" Deringer.

Provenance: on tag: true peanut, 5" overall 1 1/2 barrel, H> DErringer. A.J. Plate dealership gun

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with light to moderate handling marks and a small crack at the lock mounting screw.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Derringer By Henry Deringer Peanut Size

Lot #1218 (Sale Order 217 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 4.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts not engraved, including the shield shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Consignor notes that the barrel measures 1.5" to chamber, thus making this a true "Peanut" Deringer.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains minute traces of finish, with a medium brown and gray, lightly oxidized patina. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with light to moderate handling marks and a few minor surface abrasions.

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EST $3500 - 5000

Philadelphia Deringer Marked N.Curry & Bro San Franciso

Lot #1219 (Sale Order 218 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with German silver bands at the breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock with cap box in butt. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: N. CURRY & BRo / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENTS . Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod.

Nathaniel Curry inherited his gun business from his brother in 1863 when Charles died. Nathaniel had worked for C. Curry from 1854 and the business under the name N. Curry & Bro from the time he joined it until 1886. A really nice example of a scarce and desirable C. Curry agent marked Deringer.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains some of the browned finish, which is fading and which shows some scattered surface oxidation and surface discoloration. Mechanically functional, good bore, lightly oxidized with strong rifling. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. Wood void of finish.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Derringer By Kirkman & Ellis of Nashville

Lot #1220 (Sale Order 219 of 312)

.40 caliber, 4.25" wedge retained octagonal barrel, no S/N. Bright finish, German silver and iron mounts, smooth walnut stock. Back action lock engraved with simple foliate scrolls and a dog, and marked KIRKMAN & ELLIS. Barrel engraved at breech and along the top and angled flats, with the initials JB on the top of the barrel. Face of the muzzle stamped with stars in the manner often encountered among makers of long rifles. Plain iron triggerguard with simple finial, German silver wedge escutcheons and nose cap. Brass tipped wooden ramrod secured by iron pipe. The ramrod is likely a replacement.

Kirkman & Ellis were hardware retailers in Nashville ca 1820-1854 (Sellers) and are known for having produced, or at least retailed, simple derringer-style pistols, as well as percussion locks. Nashville-produced firearms from the mid-19th century are quite rare and desirable.

Condition: Good to very good. Barrel is a medium gray with scattered surface oxidation and discoloration, with some pin-pricking present. Mechanically functional, bore good, with strong rifling and some evenly scattered pitting. Stock good, lightly sanded with some added finish. Stock shows a repaired crack in the grip running from the rear of the lock to the triggerguard, and with a couple of small grain cracks in the forend.

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EST $2000 - 3500

Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol

Lot #1221 (Sale Order 220 of 312)

.45 caliber, 3.125" wedge retained flat top octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Approximately 6.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts not engraved, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Fitted with a wood ramrod that might be a replacement.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a dark brown, deeply oxidized patina and some minor scattered surface pitting. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol Marked A.J. Taylor San Francisco

Lot #1222 (Sale Order 221 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 6.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: MADE FOR / A.J. TAYLOR & Co / SANFRANCo CALA. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts plain, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. Andrew J. Taylor operated as an agent for Deringer in San Francisco ca 1854-1858 (Sellers).

Condition: Near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks and a .75" repaired crack along the upper edge forward of the bolster.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Joseph Rock Cooper Enclosed Percussion Action Pistol

Lot #1223 (Sale Order 222 of 312)

.62 caliber, 8" wedge retained octagonal barrel with hooked breech, S/N 387. Browned finish, German silver frame, checkered walnut grip. Top of sliding action door engraved in four lines: J.R. / COOPER / PATENT No 387. Top of barrel engraved LONDON in old English script. Frame and sliding door engraved with tight foliate scrolls and geometric borderlines. Captive ramrod, saw-handle target style grip. Joseph Rock Cooper was a one of the leading gun, rifle & pistol makers working in Birmingham during the mid-19th century, who was active from 1838 through 1863. He was granted numerous English patents for firearms, and this pistol appears to be related to Cooper's patent #7610 from April of 1838 that covered an "enclosed lock, lined nipples, safety bolt, metal frame bodies and a simplified trigger mechanism." The enclosed lock of this pistol has an external cocking lever that actuates a center hung hammer that is concealed by a sliding cover over the rear of the breech. This cover can be opened to place a cap on the in-line nipple at the rear of the chamber. An innovative and very forward thinking design that pre-dates modern in-line ignition muzzle loader designs by more than a century. A rarely seen percussion pistol from the first half of the 19th century featuring a very innovative action and design by one of Birmingham's leading gunmakers.

Condition: Very good. Metal frame with a dull silvery patina, barrel retaining some of the original brown on the exterior, more underneath where it has been protected by the stock. Barrel with some scattered impact marks. Mechanically functional, smooth bore about very good. All markings and engraving remain crisp and clear. Grip with some chipping, wear and loss and some ill-fit at the frame juncture, possibly from burn out as as result of ignition gasses escaping the enclosed frame through this area.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Reid "My Friend" Knuckleduster

Lot #1224 (Sale Order 223 of 312)

.22RF, 1.5" cylinder, S/N 14743. Nickel-plated finish over brass frame, nickel-plated cylinder case hardened hammer. Left side of top strap marked: MY FRIEND PATD DEC 26, 1865. Frame engraved with foliate scrolls, cylinder arbor pin numbered 43, matching the serial number. A much better than average example of a Reid "My Friend."

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the nickel finish, which appears to be period, with some loss at the contact points and high edges. Hammer retains some case coloring. Mechanically functional, but the cylinder stop does not engage and the spring for this needs to be repaired or replaced. The arbor pin is frozen and could not be removed for further examination. Good bores, clear markings and engraving.

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EST $1500 - 2500

** Cased Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 DA Revolver with 4 Screws

Lot #1225 (Sale Order 224 of 312)

.44 Magnum, 8" ventilated rib barrel, S/N S178722. Blued finish, case hardened hammer and trigger, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions. Left side of barrel marked SMITH & WESSON and right side marked .44 MAGNUM. Right side of frame with Smith & Wesson logo to the rear and four-line address and patent information forward of the cylinder. Wide, checkered target hammer, wide, grooved trigger, adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramp front sight with orange insert. In wooden case with form fit crushed blue velvet lining with an accessories compartment containing cleaning tools. Top of case with small plaque noting this is a "Pre-Model 29" with the serial number.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blue and vibrant case colors, with a visible turn ring on the cylinder. Mechanically fine, fine bore. Grips crisp. Box very good as are accessories.

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EST $1500 - 3000

* Colt Gold Cup National Match MKIV Semiautomatic Pistol

Lot #1226 (Sale Order 225 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 19220E. Bright nickel finish, checkered wood grips with gold tone Colt medallions. Commander-style hammer, wide, grooved adjustable trigger, adjustable rear sight, blade front sight. Grooved slide top with matte finish. Standard Series 80 MKIV slide markings. Includes a single Colt marked magazine.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the bright nickel finish. Crisp markings, mechanically excellent, fine bore, fine grips.

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EST $2000 - 4000

* Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #1227 (Sale Order 226 of 312)

.357 Magnum, 4.75" barrel, S/N 54451SA (ca 1970). Blued and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips with eagle motif. Standard barrel and frame markings.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the finish. Mechanically excellent, fine bore, fine grips.

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EST $1500 - 2000

* 2.5" Colt Python Revolver

Lot #1228 (Sale Order 227 of 312)

.357, 2.5" ventilated rib round barrel, S/N E29416. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with gold finish rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked PYTHON 357 / .357 MAGNUM CTG, right side of barrel marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left side of frame with rampant Colt logo. Adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Includes an original Colt factory wood-grain cardboard box with no end label and a Colt factory letter.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish with a couple of minor surface scratches and a moderate turn ring on the cylinder. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Grips fine, with crisp checkering and some loss of gold finish on the medallions. Box good to very good.

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EST $2500 - 3500

* Colt Diamondback Revolver

Lot #1229 (Sale Order 228 of 312)

.22LR, 2.5" ventilated rib round barrel, S/N D26663. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked DIAMONDBACK / .22 LONG RIFLE, right side of barrel marked in two lines: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left side of frame with Rampant Colt logo. Adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Includes an original Colt factory wood-grain cardboard box with yellow end label appropriately marked "Colt's Diamondback Revolver" and for a 2.5" barrel, but serial numbered to a different gun. Includes Colt factory letter.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish. All markings clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Fine grips. Box very good with some wear and loss, particularly to the end label.

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EST $3000 - 5000

** German Walther .22 PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1230 (Sale Order 229 of 312)

.22RF, 3.25" barrel, S/N 107542LR. Blued finish, brown plastic grips with Walther banner. Walther banner slide markings and MADE IN WEST GERMANY marks, standard markings throughout. Eagle/N proof marks. Includes a single blued magazine with a brown plastic finger rest extension.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the blue with some fading, thinning and loss. Grips with some minor wear. Mechanically functional, good bore.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** German Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1231 (Sale Order 230 of 312)

9mm Kurz (.380ACP), 3.25" barrel, S/N 120616. Blued finish, checkered brown plastic Walther banner grips. Walther banner slide markings, eagle/N proofs. Includes a single blued magazine with a brown plastic finger extension.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish, with some fading, loss and scattered minor surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips with minor wear.

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EST $900 - 1200

H. Deringer Pistol

Lot #1232 (Sale Order 231 of 312)

.45 caliber, 4" wedge retained flat-topped round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 8.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, other mounts with light engraving as well, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Fitted with a pewter tipped wood ramrod that might be a replacement.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with a darker patina. Mechanically functional, but the mainspring feels weak or cracked. Fair bore, heavily oxidized with weak rifling and evenly scattered heavy pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Early H. Deringer Pistol

Lot #1233 (Sale Order 232 of 312)

.45 caliber, 4.25" wedge retained flat-topped round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, iron and German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 7.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILA, breech marked in the same fashion and without the "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved iron triggerguard with pineapple finial, other mounts plain. German silver wrist wedge and wedge escutcheons, German silver nose cap. Fitted with a brass tipped wood ramrod with a copper jag at the end.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with a darker patina. Mechanically functional. Good bore, moderately oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered light pitting. Stock with a small crack at the lock screw moderate handling marks, bumps and dings.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Copy of a Deringer Pattern Pistol

Lot #1234 (Sale Order 233 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.75" flat top round barrel, no S/N. Blued finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Unmarked, lock and breech with light foliate scroll engraving. Engraved triggerguard with pineapple finial. German silver wrist escutcheon. A well-executed period copy of a Deringer pistol.

Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish, with even fading and thinning. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered oxidation and light pitting. Wood with crisp checkering, light handling marks and small chip out below the lockplate.

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EST $1200 - 1800

H. Deringer Percussion Pistol

Lot #1235 (Sale Order 234 of 312)

.50 caliber, 4" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 8" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, other mounts with light engraving as well, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Fitted with a brass tipped wood ramrod that might be a replacement.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with a darker patina. Mechanically functional. Fair bore, heavily oxidized with weak rifling and evenly scattered heavy pitting. Stock with wear and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Percussion Derringer Attributed R.P. Bruff

Lot #1236 (Sale Order 235 of 312)

.44 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving and unmarked. Breech unmarked as well. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts similarly engraved, oval wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Consignor notes that the pattern of the gun is attributed to R.P. Bruff of New York.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains minute traces of finish showing a mostly medium brown patina and some minor scattered surface oxidation. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks and a couple of larger dings on the reverse.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Deluxe Percussion Derringer Attributed to R.P. Buff

Lot #1237 (Sale Order 236 of 312)

.41 caliber, 2.3125" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving and unmarked. Breech unmarked as well but with light engraving. Engraved German silver trigger with long pointed finial, the balance of the mounts similarly engraved. Not fitted for ramrod. Consignor notes that the pattern of the gun is attributed to R.P. Bruff of New York.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains some of the browned finish, with a lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and some minor abrasions.

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EST $1500 - 2500

H. Deringer Percussion Pistol

Lot #1238 (Sale Order 237 of 312)

.44 caliber, 3.5" wedge retained flat-topped round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 8" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, other mounts with light engraving as well, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Fitted with a pewter tipped wood ramrod that is probably a replacement.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with a darker patina. Mechanically functional. Good bore, lightly oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered heavy pitting. Stock with a minor small crack in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2500 - 3500

New York Style Engraved Cooper Double Action Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips

Lot #1239 (Sale Order 238 of 312)

.31 caliber, 4" octagonal barrel, S/N 3369. Blued and case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and backstrap, relief carved ivory grips. Matching serial numbers throughout, wedge unnumbered. Barrel with three-line Cooper Frankford Phila. PA address. Engraved in a New York style including flowing floral scrolls with geometric boarders and punch-dot background shading that is reminiscent of Nimschke's shop. Engraving covers the frame, more than half of the barrel and portions of the triggerguard and backstrap. Period ivory grips with relief carved classical warrior motif on reverse. The grips and engraving are typical of high-end revolvers sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham during the mid-to-late 19th century. Revolver is contained in relined period mahogany veneer case that appears to have originally been for a Colt pocket revolver.

Condition: Good to very good. Retains no finish with a mottled and oxidized gray patina on the metal and a deep, untouched ocher color on the brass. Markings and engraving remain relatively crisp and clear with some wear and minor softening to the sharp edges. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Grips very good with nice coloration and patina, showing typical age surface grain cracks and some chipping along the leading edges. A really neat little New York retailed and engraved revolver that was no doubt a very high grade revolver when new. Case good to very good, as relined with no interior dividers.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Colt Python Revolver

Lot #1240 (Sale Order 239 of 312)

.357, 6" ventilated rib round barrel, S/N 22084. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with gold finish rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked PYTHON 357 / * .357 MAGNUM CTG *, right side of barrel marked in a single line: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. Left side of frame with rampant Colt logo. Wide target hammer and serrated trigger, adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Includes an original Colt factory wood-grain cardboard box with no end label.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the blued finish. Mechanically functional with a fine, bright bore. Fine grips. Box about good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Colt Python Revolver

Lot #1241 (Sale Order 240 of 312)

.357, 4" ventilated rib round barrel, S/N 63686. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with gold finish rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked PYTHON 357 / * .357 MAGNUM CTG *, right side of barrel marked in a single line: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. Left side of frame with rampant Colt logo. Wide target hammer and serrated trigger, adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Includes an original Colt factory wood-grain cardboard box with a correct yellow end label that is detached and inside the box.

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine. Retains nearly all of the blued finish, with fine grips and fine bright bore. Mechanically excellent. Box about good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Colt Diamondback Revolver

Lot #1242 (Sale Order 241 of 312)

.22LR, 6" ventilated rib round barrel, S/N R43652. Blued finish, checkered wood grips with gold colored rampant Colt medallions. Left side of barrel marked DIAMONDBACK / .22 LONG RIFLE, right side of barrel marked in a single line: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left side of frame with rampant Colt logo. Wide, serrated target hammer, smooth trigger, adjustable target rear sight, serrated ramped front sight. Includes an original Colt factory Styrofoam box with wood-grain cardboard slip cover. Gold colored end label appropriately marked "Colt Diamondback" and correctly marked for a blued, 6", .22 caliber pistol with matching serial number. The original factory paper work is included in the box as well.

Condition: Fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the blued finish. All markings clear. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Fine grips. Box very good with some wear and loss, particularly to the end label.

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EST $2500 - 3500

* Colt Diamondback Revolver

Lot #1243 (Sale Order 242 of 312)

.22 long rifle caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N D26922. Left side of the barrel marked "Diamondback" over caliber markings. Left side of the frame marked with rampant Col logo. Right side of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips with silver rampant Colt medallion logos. Blue finish and in original box with factory test target.

*FFL required

Condition: Retains nearly all the finish with very minimal wear. In very good to like-new condition. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. Box good as well.

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EST $2000 - 3000

** 1911 DWM Commercial P08 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1244 (Sale Order 243 of 312)

9MM caliber, 4" barrel, S/N 2510. Top of the breech dated 1911, marked on the toggle DWM in script. Blue finish, Some of the parts still have the original straw colors. Checkered walnut grips.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Overall excellent retaining most of the original blue finish. Grips are very good. Bore will clean to excellent. Grips are very good.

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EST $900 - 1200

* Colt Officer's Model Revolver in Box

Lot #1245 (Sale Order 244 of 312)

.22LR, 6" barrel, S/N 17597 (mfg. ca 1937). Blued finish, checkered wood grips with silver-tone Colt medallions. Fire blued checkered trigger, bright hammer sides with matte top. Partridge sights, rear adjustable for windage. Checkered backstrap. In original dark reddish-brown colored cardboard box, numbered to the gun in pencil on the bottom and with an end cap tag confirming the configuration of this gun. Although the box is rough, the gun is nearly-new in condition and a really wonderful example.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the blued finish, with bright blue on the rear sight screw and trigger. Only the most minute finish loss is present, with some thinning around the muzzle and a small area of loss behind the cylinder release and at the knurled knob on the ejector rod. Backstrap with some flecks of surface oxidation in the checkering. Fine bore and mechanics. Grips very fine with only the most minute handling marks. Box fair, with damage and loss.

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EST $1200 - 1500

* Colt Python Revolver with Scope

Lot #1246 (Sale Order 245 of 312)

.357 magnum caliber, 6" barrel length, S/N E65430. Left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over ".357 Magnum CTG." Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in single-line with Colt Hartford address. Vented rib with front ramp sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Nickel finish with black hard rubber checkered grips and gold medallion rampant Colt logos. Mounted with a Leupold scope.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the nickel with very little wear. The grips are very good with no wear. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically very good. Very good optics.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Colt 38 Super LW Commander, Customized by Clark

Lot #1247 (Sale Order 246 of 312)

.38 Super, 4.25" barrel, S/N 57577-LW. Blued finish, smooth wood grips with gold tone Colt custom medallions. Customized by Clark Custom Guns of Keithville, LA and so marked on the slide. Adjustable revolver-style rear sight, serrated ramp blade front sight. Commander hammer, adjustable trigger. Includes a single Colt 38 Super magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light wear and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore, very good grips.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt Python Revolver

Lot #1248 (Sale Order 247 of 312)

.357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 2.5" barrel length, S/N E4412. Left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over ".357 Magnum CTG." Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked in 2 lines with Colt Hartford address. Single ribbed barrel with front ramp sight and rear notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Stainless finish with black hard rubber checkered grips with gold rampant Colt medallion logo on each side.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the finish throughout with very little wear. The grips are very good and in like-new condition. Bore is excellent and mechanically excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Engraved Type III Remington Model 95 Double Derringer

Lot #1249 (Sale Order 248 of 312)

.41 RF caliber, 3" barrels, S/N L95956. Marked on the top of the barrels Remington Arms UMC Co Ilion NY. Deeply relief engraved with very nice artistic scrolls and a stippled background. Finished in silver plate with gold hammer and trigger. Nice old aged ivory grips.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

Condition: Overall excellent retaining most of the silver finish and some of the gold. Grips are excellent. Bore needs cleaning. This a very nice engraved Remington double derringer.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Percussion Derringer By J.E. Evans

Lot #1250 (Sale Order 249 of 312)

.44 caliber, 2" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5" in overall length. Back-action lock with foliate scroll engraving, unmarked. Top of barrel marked in a single line: J.E. EVANS PHLADA. Engraved German silver triggerguard with long topiary finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon which has boarder line engraving. Not fitted for a ramrod. James E. Evans was a Philadelphia area gunmaker who produced derringer-type pistols and percussion rifles and shotguns ca 1850-1870 (Sellers).

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium mottled pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Rare Louisville KY Percussion Pistol By B. Auer

Lot #1251 (Sale Order 250 of 312)

.56 caliber, 3.75" flat top, wedge retained, round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver and steel mounts, checkered walnut stock. 7.125" in overall length. Back action lock unmarked, hammer with light foliate engraving. Top of breech stamped in two lines: B. AUER / LOUISVILLE, KY. Wedge escutcheons, lock bolt escutcheon, small nose cap and small banner on counterpane of German silver. Engraved iron triggerguard. Not fitted for ramrod. Balthazar I. Auer was a gunsmith who worked in Louisville, KY ca 1859-1869 (Sellers). All Louisville-marked guns from this period are relatively scarce, and this is a solid example with a clear mark.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a lightly cleaned pewter gray patina with scattered surface oxidation, discoloration and minor surface pin-pricking. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Skirt of hammer nose chipped. Stock with some chipping and loss around the lock and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Derringer By Trumpler & Day

Lot #1252 (Sale Order 251 of 312)

.35 caliber, 2.625" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 6.75" in overall length. Back-action lock with foliate scroll engraving, unmarked. Top barrel flat marked TRUMPLER & DAY. Engraved German silver triggerguard, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. Jacob Trumpler & Day worked in Little Rock, AR ca 1860 producing percussion pocket pistols. These Arkansas-produced derringer style pistols are very rare. Consignor's notes indicate only four examples are known.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, cleaned to bright with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation, discoloration and light pitting. Lock with matching patina and more moderate pitting present. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Percussion Derringer Retailer Marked by Stephen O'Dell

Lot #1253 (Sale Order 252 of 312)

.36 caliber, 2.4375" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof within a sunburst. Top of barrel marked S. ODELL. Engraved German silver triggerguard with long pointed finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod. Stephen O'Dell is best known as a Natchez, MS gunmaker who worked ca 1850-early 1860s and was a Deringer copyist. Interestingly, this lovely little pistol is a real Deringer, that is retailer marked by O'Dell. A scarce pistol with a Natchez retailer mark.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a dark gray over pewter patina, with scattered areas of even darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2500 - 5000

Henry Derringer Percussion Pistol Agent Marked M.W. Galt & Brother

Lot #1254 (Sale Order 253 of 312)

.41 caliber, 3.0625" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 6.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof within a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: MADE FOR / MW GALT & BROTHER / WASHINGTON, DC. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon which shows nice boarder lines. Not fitted for a ramrod. MW Galt & Brother was a Washington D.C. based jeweler that started in business ca 1802 and was still in business ca 1985 (Eberhart). Sellers notes the firm were agents for Deringer ca 1850s.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Retailer marking somewhat weak due to pitting and a probable old cleaning. Lock with a slightly darker patina and slightly more pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered light pitting. Stock showing light to moderate handling marks and a small crack on the reverse at the lock mounting screw.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Hyde & Goodrich New Orleans Agent Marked Deringer Pistol

Lot #1255 (Sale Order 254 of 312)

.40 caliber, 3.25" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 6.875" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof without a sunburst. Top barrel flat marked in three lines: MADE FOR / HYDE & GOODRICH / AGENTS N. ORLEANS. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts plain, with the exception of the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon which bears a script monogram that appears to be the initials JCR. German silver nose cap with brass mounted wood ramrod that has a brass jag at the end. Hyde & Goodrich was a New Orleans based retailer of jewelry, imported items, fancy goods and firearms. They became Thomas, Griswold & Co prior to the Civil War and produced/retailed swords and other military goods to the Confederacy until the fall of New Orleans on May 1, 1862.

Condition: Good to near very good. Barrel retains no finish, with a medium pewter gray patina, with scattered areas of darker surface oxidation and discoloration. Lock with slightly darker patina. Agent mark somewhat light due to an old cleaning. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $2500 - 5000

Percussion Derringer by F.H. Clark Memphis

Lot #1256 (Sale Order 255 of 312)

.42 caliber, 3.625" wedge retained flat top octagonal-to-round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Approximately 7.5" in overall length. Unmarked back action lock with light feathery scroll engraving. Breech marked in two lines: F.H. CLARK & Co / MEMPHIS. German silver triggerguard lightly engraved in same fashion as the lock, with a simple finial, the balance of the mounts not engraved, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Fitted with original German silver tipped wood ramrod. FH Clark was an antebellum Memphis based jeweler that also dealt in firearms and sporting goods. He was a known agent for Henry Deringer made pistols, but also retailed derringer pattern arms produced either by his own firm or other southern makers with his retailer mark on them. This is one of those scarce Clark marked, southern made guns from the pre-Civil War period. A scarce and desirable southern derringer.

Condition: Fine. Retains some thinning brown on the barrel with some lightly scattered oxidized discoloration. Clear markings, mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock very good retaining some varnish, showing light to moderate handling marks and a couple of minor grain cracks in the forend. Overall a very nice example of a rare Clark made and/or retailed southern derringer.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Early Pair Percussion Derringers By H.Deringer

Lot #1257 (Sale Order 256 of 312)

.40 caliber, 3.5" wedge retained flat top round barrels, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Approximately 6.75" in overall length. Back action locks with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADEL'A, breeches marked in the same fashion and with "P" proof without a sunburst. Round German silver triggerguards with long, pointed finials, the balance of the mounts not engraved, bell-shaped wrist escutcheons. German silver forend caps, iron entry pipes, wood ramrods. A nice pair of Deringer made medium sized pocket pistols.

Condition: Good. Barrels retain some traces of finish, with scattered surface oxidation and surface discoloration. Some light surface corrosion is present as well. Mechanically functional, good bores, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. One with a repaired diagonal crack on the reverse running from the tip of the triggerguard final up to the barrel. The other with a crack through the circumference of the pistol running from the lock mounting screw around to the lock on the other side. Both showing scattered handling marks and dings.

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EST $3500 - 5000

* Colt Python Hunter W/Metal Case

Lot #1258 (Sale Order 257 of 312)

.357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 8" barrel length, S/N AL7923. Left side of the barrel marked "Python Hunter" over ".357 Magnum CTG." Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Vented rib with front ramp sight and rear notched sight. Mounted with Colt Leupold scope. Blue finish with black hard rubber checkered grips. Grips have gold rampant Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes with metal case.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains the blue finish with very fine salt and pepper pitting along the right side of the barrel and frame. Light cylinder drag. Some pitting on the hammer. The grips are very good. Bore is bright and shiny and mechanically very good. The optics are very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

** Walther PP Sport

Lot #1259 (Sale Order 258 of 312)

.22LR, 7.25" barrel, S/N 73043 L. Blued finish, checkered brown composite thumb rest grips. Single-action only. Standard Walther slide markings, eagle/N proofs, frame marked Made in West Germany. Adjustable target rear sight, ramped blade front sight on sleeve at end of barrel. High spur target hammer. Includes two blued magazines with brown composite base pads.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light handling marks. Fine bore, mechanically functional. Grips with some light wear and minor scuffs.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt 1911 Combat Special Gold Cup 1 of 500

Lot #1260 (Sale Order 259 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 70N74955. Blued and matte nickel finish, smooth wood grips with IPSC logo medallions. #219 of 500 produced by Colt to commemorate the establishment of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) in 1976, with Jeff Cooper as its first president. Slide scroll engraved featuring the IPSC motto Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas" (accuracy, power, speed) and with the intertwined DVC logo, and the membership badge logo as well. Adjustable Elliason rear sight, blade front sight. No magazine present.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with the frame showing some minor flaking and scattered flecks of surface oxidation. Slide with some minor flecks of discoloration to the blue. Mechanically functional, fine bore, very good grips. A neat commemorative Colt 1911 dedicated the sport that was the birth of all modern combat pistol shooting competitions.

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EST $1000 - 1700

** Walther PP Sport in Box

Lot #1261 (Sale Order 260 of 312)

.22LR, 6" barrel with added weight and slide extension, S/N 73585 C. Single action only. Blued finish, checkered wood grips. Standard Walther slide markings, eagle/N proofs, no import markings. Adjustable target rear sight, ramped blade front sight on slide extension sleeve. High spur target hammer. Includes a single blued flat bottomed magazines. Contained in an original box, not numbered to the pistol with a test target, instructions and cleaning rod.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some light handling marks and a some scattered surface scuffs. Fine bore, mechanically functional. Grips with some light wear and minor scuffs. Box good with wear and some finish loss. Accessories about good as well.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** Walther PP Sport In Original Box

Lot #1262 (Sale Order 261 of 312)

.22LR, 6" barrel, S/N 74367. Blued finish, mottled brown composition checkered grips with thumb rest. Standard Walther slide markings, Interarms import markings, eagle/N proof marks. Adjustable target rear sight, ramped blade front sight. Includes two correct magazines with composite bottoms. Contained in original box, numbered to the pistol with original test target, instructions and cleaning rod.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light handling marks and a couple of lightly scattered surface scuffs. Fine bore, mechanically functional. Grips with some light wear and minor scuffs. Box good with wear and some finish loss. Accessories about good as well.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Bo-Mar Rear Sight

Lot #1263 (Sale Order 262 of 312)

.45 caliber, 5" barrel length, S/N 70S24319. Left side of the slide action marked "7790314." Right side of the frame marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Right side of the frame marked with single-line Colt Hartford address under the slide action. Front ramp sight with rear notched Bo-Mar sight. Parkerized finish with stag grips.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains some of the parkerized finish with wear to the edges and some wear to the frame. The grips are good with minor nicks and dings. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt MK IV Series 70 1911 Pistol, Custom "Heavy Slide" by Clark

Lot #1264 (Sale Order 263 of 312)

.45 ACP 5" barrel, S/N 70G94736. Blued finish, checkered wood grips. Customized by Clark Custom Guns of Keithville, LA and so marked on the slide, along with "Heavy Slide." Adjustable revolver-style rear sight, serrated blade front sight. Aggressively stippled front strap, adjustable trigger. Includes a single Colt .45 caliber magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light wear and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore, very good grips.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt Diamondback Revolver in Original Box

Lot #1265 (Sale Order 264 of 312)

.22 L.R. caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N D52147. Left side of the frame marked "Diamondback" over caliber markings. Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked with single line Colt Hartford address. Front ramp sight and rear notched sight. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with black checkered hard rubber grips. Grips have gold Colt medallion logo on each side. Comes in original box.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the finish with light cylinder drag. The grips are very good. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically very good. The box is in very good condition.

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EST $1500 - 2500

* Walther Model PP Sport Pistol in Box

Lot #1266 (Sale Order 265 of 312)

.22LR, 5" threaded barrel, S/N 55495L. Blued finish, checkered black composition grips with small thumb rest. Manurhin (France) slide markings, French proofs, no import markings. Fixed rear sight, ramped blade front sight on barrel extension sleeve. Includes two blued flat bottomed magazines. Contained in an original box, not numbered to the pistol with a test target and instructions.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains most of the finish with some light handling marks and a some scattered surface scuffs. Fine bore, mechanically functional. Grips with some light wear and minor scuffs. Box good with wear and some finish loss. Accessories about good as well.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt Python Revolver With Ultra Dot Scope

Lot #1267 (Sale Order 266 of 312)

.357 Magnum CTG. caliber, 4" barrel length, S/N K14578. Left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over ".357 Magnum CTG." The left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder with vented rib. Front ramp sight. Blue finish with black hard rubber checkered Pachmayr grips. Mounted with Ultra Dot scope.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Retains most of the blue finish with very light wear near the muzzle. Light cylinder drag wear. The grips are good. The bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically very good.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Colt Service Ace 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #1268 (Sale Order 267 of 312)

.22 caliber, 4.75" barrel, S/N SM17463. Target sights, blue finish with pearl grips. Marked on the slide Colt Service Model ACE in a diamond with rampant Colt. Top of slide is Parkerized.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Overall excellent retaining most of the blue finish. Bore is excellent. Grips are excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

* Clark Custom "Long Slide" 1911 Bullseye Pistol

Lot #1269 (Sale Order 268 of 312)

.38 Special (Wad Cutter), 6" barrel, S/N 00284-H. Blued finish, oversized checkered thumb-rest wood target grips. Adjustable rear sight, undercut front sight blade. Slide marked "Clark" Long Slide .38 / Shreveport, LA. Includes a single .38 Special marked Colt magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light wear and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore, very good grips.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** S&W Model 17 Revolver in Case

Lot #1270 (Sale Order 269 of 312)

.22 caliber, 6" barrel, S/N K378098. Five screw frame, blue finish with checkered walnut grips. In a black case blue velvet lined.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: This revolver retains most of the original blue finish. No wear to the high lines, just a very light drag line through the cylinder stops. Bore is excellent. Grips are excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

** Second Generation Colt Single Action Army in Original Box

Lot #1271 (Sale Order 270 of 312)

.45 caliber, 4.75" barrel length, S/N 57329SA. Left side of the barrel marked "Colt Single Action Army .45." Left side of the frame marked in 2 lines with patent dates next to rampant Colt logo. Top of the barrel marked with single-line Colt Hartford address. Front blade sight with 6-shot fluted cylinder. Blue barrel, ejector, cylinder, back strap and triggerguard. Case color frame with black hard rubber checkered grips with rampant Colt logo and patriotic eagle motif.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: These firearm is in like-new condition retaining nearly all the blue finish throughout with vivid case color. The grips are near excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. The box is in very good condition with light wear near the corners.

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EST $2000 - 3000

* Erma Werke P08 Luger .22 Conversion Kit

Lot #1272 (Sale Order 271 of 312)

Breech bolt, cleaning rod, magazine, barrel liner, in the original green cardboard box.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent overall.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Colt Python .357 Revolver in Box

Lot #1273 (Sale Order 272 of 312)

.357 caliber, 8" barrel length, S/N K68183. Left side of the barrel marked "Python .357" over caliber markings. Left side of the frame marked with rampant Colt logo. Right side of the barrel marked with single line Colt Hartford address. Six-shot fluted cylinder. Electroless Nickel finish with black checkered rubber grips and gold medallions. In styrofoam box with original wood grain cardboard slip cover with correct end label.

Condition: Retains nearly all the nickel finish. Sharp and crisp markings.Excellent grips. Good bore and mechanically good. Overall very good condition to new like. Box fair to good.

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EST $2500 - 5000

Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with 3" Barrel.

Lot #1274 (Sale Order 273 of 312)

.31 caliber, 3" octagonal barrel, S/N 170341 (mfg. 1860). Blued and case hardened finish, brass triggerguard and backstap, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including grip. Two-line, bracketed, right-hand New York address. Missing loading lever catch under muzzle. 3" barreled Colt pocket revolvers with loading levers are exceedingly rare.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal retains no finish, with a silvery gray, mottled and oxidized patina. Some light pitting present. Brass with traces of the silver plating in protected areas. All markings remain legible. Stagecoach robbery cylinder scene is mostly present and visible. Mechanically functional, good bore with visible rifling and moderate pitting. Grip solid with nicks and dings.

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EST $900 - 1200

Colt Third Model Derringer aka "Thuer"

Lot #1275 (Sale Order 274 of 312)

.41RF, 2.5" barrel, S/N 45416. Nickel and blued finish, case hardened hammer, fire blued trigger and screws, varnished walnut grips. Top of barrel with COLT marking, left side of frame marked 41 CAL. An interesting and very late production Thuer derringer. Only about 45,000 were produced, putting this one at the very end of the production run. It has the early, 1st pattern short, upright hammer spur, indicating that Colt was using up left over parts that were more than four decades old as production of these pocket pistols wound down. A neat variation for the collector of Colt Thuers.

Condition: Fine. Retains some blue on the barrel and most of the nickel finish on the brass frame. All markings clear. Mechanically functional, good bore is lightly pitted. Grips with bumps and dings, retaining some varnish and are pencil numbered to the pistol on their interiors.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Colt Third Model Derringer aka "Thuer"

Lot #1276 (Sale Order 275 of 312)

.41RF, 2.5" barrel, S/N 12739. Nickel finish, case hardened hammer, fire blued trigger and screws, mother-of-pearl grips. Top of barrel with - COLT - marking, left side of frame marked 41 CAL.

Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with some loss at the muzzle and beech. All markings crisp and clear. Hammer, trigger and screws all retrain much of their finish. Mechanically functional, good bore with some scattered pitting. Mother-of-pearl grips fine, fit well and show some nice age and if not factory original are probably period. A really great little Thuer derringer in a wonderful state of preservation.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Small Pocket Percussion Derringer

Lot #1277 (Sale Order 276 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.25" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 4.75" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: J DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and without a "P" proof but with the sunburst motif. Right angled barrel flat marked WART/STEEL. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Jacob Deringer worked in Philadelphia ca 1860 (Sellers). A fine example of a derringer-type pistol well made in an attempt to appear to be the work of Henry Deringer, trading upon the name that the maker could legally use.

Condition: Very good. Barrel with a lightly mottled grayish patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and surface discoloration. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock crisp with scattered handling marks.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Engraved Percussion Derringer By African-American Gunsmith J.M.Jones

Lot #1278 (Sale Order 277 of 312)

.38 caliber, 3" wedge retained, tapered octagonal barrel with gold bands at breech, no S/N. 6.5" in overall length. Browned barrel, case hardened breech, lock and hammer, German silver mounts, platinum blow out in bolster, checkered walnut stock. Backs action lock engraved with delicate, tight foliate scrolls, breech and triggerguard engraved en suite. Top of barrel marked J.M. JONES. Gold shield-shaped wrist escutcheon, gold front sight blade. Although the quality of the fit, finish and engraving suggest the work of a top London gun maker of the mid-19th century, the gun was in fact made in North America.

James Monroe Jones was one of the very few African-American gunsmiths working in 19th America. Born as a slave in North Carolina, Jones' father eventually purchased freedom for himself and his family and moved them to the free state of Ohio. Jones eventually graduated from Oberlin University in Ohio, and worked as a gunmaker in London, OH and later in Chatam, Ontario (Canada). He was renowned as the only African-American gunmaker in Canada during the period and even produced a pair of extraordinary gilt derringer pistols for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward the VII). This is a really stunning small sized derringer type pistol in wonderful condition, a real gem, produced by one of finest gunsmiths of the era, who had started his life as a slave.

Condition: Very fine. Retains most of the striped brown finish, all markings and engraving remain crisp. Lock with traces of case color, hammer with more. Some minor scattered surface oxidation is present on the barrel. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and some scattered areas of light to moderate pitting. Stock with light handling marks, retaining much of the varnish.

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EST $5000 - 8000

Engraved And Gold Banded Percussion Derringer By R.P. Buff

Lot #1279 (Sale Order 278 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.625" wedge retained flat top round barrel with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Blued finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.875" in overall length. Back action lock with tight foliate scroll engraving and unmarked. Barrel profusely engraved with flowing foliate scrolls and punch dot background shading in a New York style. Barrel has the legend R.P. BRUFF in an arc over N.Y. and with the flat additionally marked CAST STEEL. Engraved German silver triggerguard with a horse in full gallop surrounded by flowing foliate scrolls and a long, thin topiary finial. The other mounts engraved as well with a much higher quality and detail than typically encounter on derringer-style pistols. Wrist with shield-shaped escutcheon. Not fitted for ramrod. Richard P. Bruff manufactured derringer style pistols in New York ca 1858-1875.

Condition: Very good to near fine. Barrel retains some traces of the blued finish, which shows some wear, and has faded and dulled leaving the metal a mostly dull blue-gray color. Barrel shows lightly scattered surface oxidation and some pin-pricking. All engraving and markings remain clear. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings retaining some of the varnish.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Derringer Pistol

Lot #1280 (Sale Order 279 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2" wedge retained flat top round barrel with German silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock with cap box in butt. Approximately 5.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and with a "P" proof within a sunburst. Engraved German silver triggerguard with pineapple finial, the balance of the mounts engraved as well, including the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. Not fitted for a ramrod.

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains some of the browned finish, with a lightly scattered surface oxidation and surface crust. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with scattered bumps and dings and a small crack on the reverse at the lock screw. A larger repaired crack is present behind the tang with some wood filler added.

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EST $2500 - 3500

Reid My Friend Knuckle Duster

Lot #1281 (Sale Order 280 of 312)

.22RF, 1.5" cylinder/barrel, S/N 3537. Silver-plated brass and blued finish. Scroll engraved frame, marked MY FRIEND on left side of frame below cylinder. This is the early marking, later changed to a patent date along with the name on the edge of the top strap. Seven-shot cylinder.

Condition: Very good. Frame with thinning silver plate, cylinder retains most of a later applied, high-quality blue. Crisp markings and engraving. Good bores. Arbor pin appears to be a well made modern replacement. Does not always function correctly.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Colt M1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Shortened to "Avenging Angel" Configuration

Lot #1282 (Sale Order 281 of 312)

.36 caliber, 2.25" shortened octagonal barrel, S/N 28404 (mfg. ca 1853). Blued and plated finish, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including wedge and grip. New York barrel address mostly missing due to shortened barrel. Frame and cylinder appear to have been tin plated during the period of use. Small iron triggerguard and iron backstrap. Loading lever removed as part of the shortening process, with the hinge recess filled. Front sight relocated. An interesting shortened Colt Navy revolver with a neat old west "belly gun" look.

Condition: Good. Retains traces of blue on the barrel and some of the old tin plating on the frame and cylinder. The naval engagement scene remains mostly visible. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and scattered pitting. Grips very good with some bumps and dings and some varnish present.

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EST $1500 - 3000

Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol

Lot #1283 (Sale Order 282 of 312)

.32RF Extra Short, 3.25" octagonal barrel with tubular magazine, no S/N. Nickel finish, blued hammer and cocking lever, smooth rosewood grips. Standard two-line Remington barrel address and patent markings. Fully engraved frame with flowing foliate scrolls and geometric patterns on the barrel.

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the nickel finish with most of loss on the magazine tube button, and along the high edges. Some scattered lightly scattered surface oxidation is present as well. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Grips good, with the right grip panel cracked and repaired.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Early Henry Percussion Derringer With Belt Hook

Lot #1284 (Sale Order 283 of 312)

.44 caliber, 4.25" wedge retained flat top round barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 8.125" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILA, breech marked in the same fashion with no "P" proof. Iron triggerguard with extended pointed finial, the balance of the mounts plain German silver, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon. German silver belt hook, measuring 2" on reverse. Fitted with a German silver nose cap and a German silver-tipped wooden ramrod.

Condition: Good. Barrel retains no finish, with a dark bluish-gray, oxidized patina and some minor scattered surface pitting. Lock with matching patina. Mechanically functional, good bore, oxidized with strong rifling and evenly scattered pitting. Stock with some minor repairs to small cracks in the forend, some minor chipping around the lock and showing light to moderate handling marks.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Wolf & Durringer Agent Marked Henry Deringer Pistol

Lot #1285 (Sale Order 284 of 312)

.40 caliber, 2.5" wedge retained flat top round barrel with German silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stock. Approximately 5.25" in overall length. Back action lock with foliate scroll engraving, marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA, breech marked in the same fashion and without a "P" proof but with a sunburst. Barrel marked in three lines: WOLF & DURRINGER / LOUISE KY / AGENTS. Engraved German silver trigger guard with long pointed finial, the balance of the mounts lightly engraved as well. Not f itted for a ramrod. Wolf & Durringer acted as agents for Deringer in Louisville, KY ca 1864-1868 (Sellers).

Condition: Very good. Barrel retains some of the browned finish, with a lightly scattered surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, very good bore, lightly oxidized with strong rifling. Stock with scattered minor bumps and dings.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Rare Factory Engraved Sharps 1A Derringer

Lot #1286 (Sale Order 285 of 312)

.22RF, 2.5" barrel cluster, S/N 13165. Blued finish, silver-plated brass frame, fancy gutta percha grips. Standard C. SHARPS PATENT 1859 mark on left side of frame in a circle, with C. SHARPS PHILADA, PA. in a circle on the right side of the frame. Frame engraved with about 60% coverage in a New York style with flowing scrolls, feathery sprays, punch-dot shading and geometric boarders. The bottom of the grip has the remnants of an illegible script signature or set of initials. Fancy gutta-percha grips with foliate designs and flowing vines. A really lovely engraved Sharps pepperbox.

Condition: Very good. Pistol retains none of the finish, the barrels have a smoky gray patina with some scattered minor surface oxidation and discoloration. Frame retains only the most minute traces of silver plating, but the engraving remains mostly crisp and clear with only some minor wear. Mechanically functional, good bores with scattered light pitting. Grips fine.

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EST $1500 - 2000

Colt M1849 Pocket "Wells Fargo Model"

Lot #1287 (Sale Order 286 of 312)

.31 caliber, 2.9375" octagonal barrel, S/N 149807 (mfg. ca 1858). Blued and case hardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip. Matching numbers throughout, including grip, with the exception of the wedge, which is a more recent replacement and is unnumbered. Two-line, right hand bracketed barrel address, standard two-line frame marking. Made without loading lever.

Condition: Very good. Retains faint traces of case color on the frame, slightly more on the hammer. The balance of the gun with a mottled gray patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and age discoloration. Cylinder retains some of the stagecoach robbery scene. All other markings crisp and clear. Brass with some minor traces of silver plating. Mechanically functional, good bore with scattered pitting. Grips good, lightly sanded with light handling marks and no remaining varnish.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Double Cased Set Of Percussion Pistols By Joseph Cooper NYC

Lot #1288 (Sale Order 287 of 312)

.48 caliber, 4" octagonal barrels with gold bands on the case hardened breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, checkered, burled walnut stocks, blued steel and German silver mountings. Birmingham commercial proof marks under barrels. Back action locks profusely engraved with tight foliate scrolls and marked J COOPER. Barrels marked: - JOSEPH COOPER NEW YORK -. Engraved breeches and tangs, engraved blued steel trigger guards with pineapple finals, engraved blued butt caps with cap boxes. Wooden ramrods with white metal reinforcements at tips. Pistols contained in a French-fitted mahogany casing with green baize lining. The case contains accessories including a horn tipped ramrod with ball puller, a brass tipped cleaning rod, turnscrew, cone wrench, bullet mold, powder flask and powder measure. Case with two lidded storage compartments.

Joseph Cooper worked in New York circa 1831-1874, becoming Cooper & Pond ca 1858-1867 and Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins ca 1868-1874. The markings on this set suggest that they were retailed prior to 1858. A very fine set of English-made pocket pistols with a desirable New York retailer mark in a lovely casing.

Provenance: ex-Doug Eberhart collection

Condition: Fine. Pistols retain much of their browned finish with the steel mountings retaining most of their blue. All markings are crisp and clear as is all of the engraving. Mechanically functional, smooth bores fine as well. Stocks with light handling marks, one with a hairline grain crack through the breech plug tang, the other with a small hairline crack at the lock mounting screw. Case about very good, as relined. Accessories good to very good, with the turnscrew a more recent replacement.

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EST $4000 - 6000

Case Set Of Philadelphia Deringers

Lot #1289 (Sale Order 288 of 312)

.38 caliber, 2.375" barrels with silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Engraved back action locks marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA with same markings on breeches, along with "P" proofs. Mounts engraved with flowing feathery scrolls, shield-shaped wrist escutcheons. Pistols are contained in a repurposed English oak casing with a replaced green baize lining containing several accessories including a powder flask with two bottom storage compartments, a bullet mold, a turnscrew, some percussion caps and a pair of dice.

Condition: Fine to very fine. Pistols retaining most of their browned finish with crisp markings throughout. Mechanically functional with fine bores showing crisp rifling and light pitting. Stocks solid with crisp checkering. Case good, accessories about good.

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EST $8000 - 12000

Contemporary Engraved Gold Inlaid Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #1290 (Sale Order 289 of 312)

.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 145540 (mfg. ca 1863). Blued finish, brass triggerguard and backstrap, ivory grips. All matching numbers, including wedge, grips were not removed. An original M1851 Navy from the Civil War period expertly and artistically refinished and enhanced with a high polish blue finish, high grade engraving and gold inlays. All markings have been enhanced with gold, including the cylinder scene. The flowing vines engraved on the frame, cylinder and barrel have been highlighted with gold inlays as well. The gun was further upgraded with smooth ivory grips. A really stunning example of Steve Kamyk's skills and artistry of engraving. He did the Presidential Series For the Colt Custom Shop, and examples of his work are illustrated in R.L Wilson Book Colt An American Legend pages 332-333.

Condition: Excellent. Retains essentially all of the applied finish and gold leaf. All markings crisp and clear, crisp engraving. Cylinder scene entirely intact and enhanced with gold. Appears mechanically functional (cylinder was not rotated to avoid applying a turn ring), bore very good. Grips fine. A really lovely contemporary enhancement of a period revolver.

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EST $10000 - 15000

Rare Cased Pair Of Millspaugh Washington, Louisiana Gold And Silver Mounted Deringer Pistols

Lot #1291 (Sale Order 290 of 312)

.44 caliber, 4" barrels with gold bands at breeches, no S/N. Browned finish, checkered stocks, about 8" in overall length. Gold wrist escutcheons, silver triggerguards with pineapple finials, silver screw escutcheons and wedge escutcheons, German silver nose caps and butt caps with cap boxes. Engraved back action locks marked DERINGER/PHILADELA. Breeches marked in two lines in the same fashion and with starburst "P" proof marks. Barrels marked in three lines: MADE FOR/A. MILLSPAUGH/WASHINGTON LA. Furniture and hammer neatly engraved with tight foliate scrolls. Wooden ramrods with brass reinforced tips. The matched pair of pistols are contained in a burgundy velvet lined French-fitted leather covered casing with a brass handle on the lid. The case is complete with a full compliment of original accessories, including a brass combination cleaning rod & bullet puller, cone wrench, turnscrew, bullet mold, powder measure and flask. The casing has two wood covered storage compartments with ivory pulls that are now empty.

A.J. Millspaugh was a druggist operating in both Washington & Shreveport, LA who acted as an agent for Henry Deringer. According to research by noted author and derringer researcher Doug Eberhart, Millspaugh is one of the least common of the Deringer agent marks and is only rarely encountered. His research indicates that only two sets of double-cased Millspaugh marked Deringer pistols are extant. Overall a very nice complete and original set of Deringer pocket pistols with an extremely rare Antebellum southern retailer marking.

Provenance: ex-Doug Eberhart collection.

Condition: Very good overall. Pistols retaining some original browned finish on the barrels with scattered pitting and some light to moderate surface oxidation. Mechanically functional with good, deeply rifled bores with scattered pitting. All markings remain clear throughout, with some weakness due to oxidation on the metal. Engraving remains clear throughout, and the furniture shows an attractive patina, with the triggerguards nearly black with uncleaned tarnish. Stocks very good with crisp checkering and both showing a minor grain crack on the reverse at the lock mounting screw. Case very good with the lining faded from burgundy to tan, and most of the leather covering intact, with only some minor scuffs and light finish loss. Accessories all good to very good and appear to be original to the case.

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EST $10000 - 15000

Case Pair Of Percussion Pistols By Galand

Lot #1292 (Sale Order 291 of 312)

.450 bore diameter, 10.5" octagonal barrels, marked on the top of the barrels Galand Paris. Numbered under the barrels on the bottom flat 425 70 in two lines. Patent breech engraved forward action percussion locks and hammers. Engraved on the breaches, engraved triggerguards with finials. Checkered finely figured Circassian walnut stocks with fancy iron caps. Cased in a mahogany case French form fitted with all the accessories. On the top of the lid is a brass nameplate with the date 18 January 1884.

Condition: Both pistols retain most of the bright and vivid case colors. Barrels retain all of the original finish. Stocks are almost mint condition. Case is excellent condition. Outstanding cased set.

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EST $5000 - 10000

*Colt Python Hunter Revolver Belonging to Joe Foss

Lot #1293 (Sale Order 292 of 312)

.357 magnum caliber, 8" vented barrel length, S/N VA2097. Blue finish, checkered rubber grips with Colt medallions, Colt Leupold scope. This revolver is pictured in Sports Illustrated Magazine August 7, 1989 on pages 56 & 57 with article on" Joe: Top Gun." There is a letter dated 10 Sept 96:

Dear Jim,

My Colt Python S.NO VA2097 is in great shape. I just never had the time to go on the hunting trip. I had dreamed of. As I mentioned it has rarely been fired. I wish you the best with it. MY best Wishes Joe Foss.

Joe Foss was a highly decorated World War II Veteran. He was a Metal of Honor Winner, President of the NRA, Commissioner of the American Football, Television Broadcaster and Spokesperson, but more importantly he was a great American.

Provenance: Joe Foss Collection

*FFL required

Condition: Excellent to mint.

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EST $4000 - 6000

**Set Of Four World War One Commemorative Colt Pistols

Lot #1294 (Sale Order 293 of 312)

.45 ACP caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1965-MA. Blue finish with walnut grips and in the original glass display case. MA stands for the abbreviation of Meuse-Argonne.

.45 ACP caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1965-2M. Blue finish, with Micarta grips. World War I Commemorative Colt 45 Automatic Pistol 2nd Battle of Marne in the original display case.

.45 caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1965-BW. Blue finish and walnut grips. World War I Commemorative Colt 45 Automatic Pistol Belleau Woods in the original display case.

.45 ACP Caliber, 5" barrel, S/N 1965-CT. Blue finish with checkered walnut grips. World War One Commemorative Colt .45 Automatic Pistol Chateau Thierry In the original display case.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: The pistols are all new in the display cases.

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EST $4500 - 7000

**Custom Engraved 1911A1 Pistol

Lot #1295 (Sale Order 294 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 810899. Blued finish, with silver highlights, smooth ivory grips. A customized and fully engraved Colt M-1911A1 that appears to have been built from a 1942 production Colt military pistol. The pistol has nearly full coverage engraving with tight floral scroll motifs and has been refinished with a lustrous blue finish, with the addition of smooth ivory grip panels. The slide is further embellished with raised game scenes of a bear, a stag, a mountain lion and a ram, all highlighted in silver. The pistol is contained in a well-made soft leather flap holster with a snap closure that is fleece lined and gives the impression that it may have been made out of part of a WWII era high altitude flying suit. Includes a single blued, 7-round magazine.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Fine as refinished, retaining nearly all of the applied blue. All of the engraving remains crisp and sharp as do the silver highlighted game scenes. Mechanically functional, very good bore, very good grips. Holster very good. A lovely custom pistol that is well executed and very attractive.

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EST $3000 - 5000

* Browning Hi-Power Renaissance

Lot #1296 (Sale Order 295 of 312)

9MM caliber, 4.5" barrel, S/N 69C547. Satin finish with beautiful scroll engraving. Perlite grips, gold-plated trigger. Made in Belgium.

*FFL required

Condition: Retaining all of the original finish. Grips are in excellent condition.

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EST $3500 - 5000

** Webley & Scott Humane Killer Automatic Pistol

Lot #1297 (Sale Order 296 of 312)

7.65mm (.32ACP), 4.5" barrel, S/N 16101. Blued finish, checkered plastic grips. Standard Webley & Scott markings. Includes a single magazine.

**C&R or FFL required

Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with some scattered loss, surface oxidation and some light surface corrosion. Mechanically functional, good bore. Grips with light wear and surface dirt.

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EST $1200 - 1800

* Les Baer Custom Match Pistol

Lot #1298 (Sale Order 297 of 312)

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N LB6697. Blued finish, faux ivory grips. Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight, serrated blade front sight. Front and rear cocking serrations, commander hammer, adjustable trigger, flat mainspring housing. Includes a single blued 7-round magazine.

Provenance: Collection of the late Art Gerber

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish with some light wear and handling marks. Mechanically functional, fine bore, very good grips.

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EST $1500 - 2000

* Rock River Arms AR Pistol

Lot #1299 (Sale Order 298 of 312)

5.56mm, 12" barrel, S/N AC2018111. Matte black finish, rubber pistol grip. Flat top receiver with Picatinny rail and quad-rail forend. No sights. Single sling swivel on forend. Includes a single 20-round magazine with a green anti-tilt follower.

*FFL required

Condition: Fine. Retains most of the finish, mechanically functional, fine bore. Shows little use.

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EST $800 - 1200

Early "Eprouvette" Powder Tester

Lot #1300 (Sale Order 299 of 312)

11.5" overall, walnut stock, brass mountings, iron testing wheel calibrated along the teeth.

Condition: Good to very good. Metal with oxidized iron parts, brass with a golden patina and a crack in the triggerguard tang. Appears mechanically functional. Stock with a chip out of the butt, some poor fit around the buttcap, and chips and cracks at the forend tip.

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EST $1000 - 1500

British Military Pistol by T. Mortimer & Co

Lot #1301 (Sale Order 300 of 312)

.640 smoothbore, 10" round barrel with Rigby flats, Patent breech, Engraved back-action percussion lock, engraved iron triggerguard with finial, Swivel ramrod. Smoot stock with checkered pistol grip. Marked on the top of the barrel Mortimer & Son London.

Condition: Barrel retains a brown Damascus finish lightly fading. Breech plug and tang still retains a nice blue finish just lightly dulled. Lock and hammer are sharp and crisp with a mottled grey look. Stock is excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

IXL Folding Knife

Lot #1302 (Sale Order 301 of 312)

.75" blade with a 1.75" false sharpened false edge. Overall length opened is 9.25". Marked on the blade IXL and on the ricasso George Westenholm Sheffield. Stag handles with German silver pommel and guard.

Condition: Blade is gunmetal grey with IXL marking, some light pitting and staining. German silver with nice untouched patina. Stag handles are excellent.

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EST $1000 - 1500

"T" Handle Knife

Lot #1303 (Sale Order 302 of 312)

6" spear point blade. Unusual handle with gilt brass and mother-of-pearl handle shaped in the form of a "T." Scabbard made of snakeskin with gilt brass tip and throat with two carrying rings. Very rare design.

Condition: Excellent overall with some minor stains on the blade. Brass with most of the gilt finish, some light wear. Scabbard is in very good condition with no wear.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Bowie Knife By IXL George Wostenholm

Lot #1304 (Sale Order 303 of 312)

8" spear point blade, with a 4" false edge. Marked on the ricasso IXL. Also marked along the false edge G. Westenholm, Sheffield. German silver guard and escutcheon, stag handles. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat.

Condition: The blade is stained and most grey to brown. Leather scabbard has some scuffing but overall very good.

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EST $1500 - 2500

Dagger By Woodhead

Lot #1305 (Sale Order 304 of 312)

5" spear point blade with a median ridge. Marked on the ricasso G. Woodhead Sheffield. German silver pommel and ferrule with a guard. Ivory handle. Red leather and gold embossed sheath with German silver throat and tip.

Condition: Blade has some minor staining. Overall excellent condition.

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EST $1000 - 1500

Rare Knife By Jackson & Co With Silver Pommel Jesus Christ On The Cross

Lot #1306 (Sale Order 305 of 312)

5" spear point blade with a high central ridge. Marked on the ricasso Wm Jackson & Co, Sheaf Island Works, Sheffield. Stag handles. German silver pommel with Jesus Christ on the cross on both sides. German silver guard. Leather sheath with German silver throat and tip. This identical knife is illustrated on page 414 "The Bowie Knife." Sold by Norm Flayderman in one of his catalogs for $3950.

Condition: Blade has been lightly sharpened with some light staining. Handles are in excellent condition. German silver has nice untouched look. Sheath is very good. Most unusual and rare knife.

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EST $2500 - 4000

Bowie Knife By Manson With Etched Panel "The Gold Seekers Protector"

Lot #1307 (Sale Order 306 of 312)

7.750" clip point blade, German silver cutlery handle. Blade marked on the ricasso, Manson Sheffield. Blade with etched panel "The Gold Seekers Protector" and floral designs.

Condition: Excellent overall with no scabbard.

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EST $2000 - 3500

Small Gamblers Push Dagger

Lot #1308 (Sale Order 307 of 312)

2.75" spear point blade, overall length 3.75" with rosewood handle.

Condition: Blade overall is excellent. Some light staining. The handle is very good.

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EST $2000 - 3000

Push Dagger

Lot #1309 (Sale Order 308 of 312)

4" blade length, overall length is 5.25". Rosewood handle. Leather scabbard with German silver tip and throat.

Provenance: Purchased from Jason Baldwin

Condition: Overall excellent.

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EST $3000 - 5000

Rare IXL Push Dagger

Lot #1310 (Sale Order 309 of 312)

5.75" spear point blade. 7" overall length. Blade with etched panel marked G. Wostenholm & Sons IXL Cutlery. Dark rosewood handle with German silver washer. No scabbard. This identical push dagger illustrated in "The Bowie Knife; Unsheathing an American Legend" page 392 on the right. This push dagger sold in 1997 William R Williamson's Sale at Butterfield & Butterfield; it was lot 3629.

Provenance: Ex Collection Of William R. Williamson

Condition: The blade is untouched with some light staining. Still retains the factory polished finish. The handle is in excellent condition. This is a very fine example of an early push dagger that was a favorite of gentlemen, gamblers, and used during the gold rush of California.

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EST $6000 - 9000

Japanese Shin Gunto Sword

Lot #1311 (Sale Order 310 of 312)

26" blade, 39" overall. Cotton-wrapped rayskin grip with cherry blossom menuki ornaments. Five-petal cherry blossom guard motif with floral sword-knot loop motif. Green metal scabbard with gilt brass fittings.

Condition: The blade is excellent with a sharpened edge. Scabbard has no flaws with all of the green paint. Brass fittings still retain most of the original gilt finish. Overall a very good example.

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EST $1000 - 1200

First Published News of the Death of Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, New York Herald, November 1847

Lot #1312 (Sale Order 311 of 312)

The New York Herald. New York: James Gordon Bennett, November 13, 1847. Evening Edition. 4pp. 15.25 x 22 in.

The front page features what is considered the most important report breaking the news of the death of Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker (1817-1847), best known for working with Samuel Colt in designing the Walker Colt (or Whitneyville Walker Model of 1847), which is considered the rarest of all Colt military Walkers. Samuel Hamilton Walker was a Texas Ranger captain and military officer for the Republic of Texas and US Armies. He was killed in action during the Mexican War at the Battle of Huamantla in 1847 while holding his "Walker" Colt dragoon revolver.

The account of Captain Walker's death is included under the headlines "Additional Intelligence from Mexico," and describes the events leading up to the moment he was killed at Huamantla by "his personal antagonist in the charge, and who lanced him...a celebrated guerilla chief; it is said that he had sworn vengeance against Capt. W.[alker]. But he, too, fell in the conflict and by Walker's hands, receiving two balls from his revolver."

The date of this issue and the issue itself is viewed as the first published news of Walker's death, famously referred to by collectors as the "death issue."

Condition: Horizontal fold. Light corner and edgewear. Disbound.

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EST $1000 - 1500

French Voltigeurs Regimental Banner and Gorget

Lot #1313 (Sale Order 312 of 312)

Frame measures 34" x 27.75". Items were not removed from frame for measurement or inspection. Red wool banner with gold wire embroidery featuring grenadier grenades and chasseur horns. Regimental designation and commander's dedication also in gold wire along with 1848 date. Border of flag is decorated with gold fringe. Flag is affixed to pole by twenty-two brass tacks and also includes Gallic rooster finial. Group is completed with French officer's brass gorget with nickel-silver Gallic rooster in a wreath. Date indicates flag was contemporary with the French Revolution of 1848 which resulted in the overthrow of King Louis Phillipe and the founding of the French Second Republic.

Condition: Very good. Flag has some small holes with some moderate loss of wire and tacks. Gold wire has lost most of its luster and has a dark coloration. Gorget has an attractive gold/bronze patina with rooster taking on a dull luster.

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EST $1000 - 1500


Important Historic Firearms & Early Militaria
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Important Historic Firearms & Early Militaria
by Cowan's Auctions Wed, May 2, 2018 10:00 AM Eastern Cowan's 2 day Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction will include an excellent selection of rifles, pistols, uniforms, powderhorns, edged weapons and accoutrements.