Cal 44 S# E company 47 & D company #40 (barrel). This is an original and authentic military Colt Walker revolver that has an intriguing and long history from the pioneer Texas collector Joe Bates collection. A November 1940 Hobbies Magazine article by Walker researcher Wilbur Quick mentions Joe Bates finding this revolver with a Dragoon barrel on it near a battlefield in Mexico near the San Juan bridge, also in article is story of finding barrel "D company # 40". Bates was able to marry the 2 Mexican War veterans together same year 1940. This was a wonderful marriage as the parts fit so well including patina and overall condition. This revolver has long provenance pictured in several publications in current configuration, Texas Gun Lore 1951 is the first I believe, and on the original Quick list from 1951 when owned by John Stockmeyer who bought gun from Bates in 1949. Walker is in standard configuration, 9" barrel with "E company No. 47" still visible on frame & trigger guard, barrel marked "D Company No 40" and "US / 1847" with "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" on top flat. Markings are weak on iron but revolver has good overall aesthetic and estimated well less than when last auctioned in 2000. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research file of correspondence and collection history, copy of 2000 auction listing, bill of sale to Bill Gary in 2001.CONDITION: Very good as restored. Though when last auction sold in auction as "original and authentic with minor exception of restored spring". Barrel, frame, trigger guard, and hammer are no doubt original & authentic. Backstrap and grips are restored in our opinion & are better than rest of gun though grips are numbered in channel "E 47", no discernible marking on backstrap. Cylinder pin & wedge are restorations and unmarked. Cylinder has no visible scene or S#, ratcheting and nipples are better than rest of gun, it does have single safety pin, so cylinder probable restoration. Most screws are good restorations. Mechanics function, fair rifled bore with pitting. PROVENANCE: Joe Bates collection 1940; John Stockmeyer collection 1949, Charles Anderson collection, 1953; Bill Orbello collection 1992; John Gangle auction. Lot 115, Nov. 19, 2000; Bill Gary collection, 2000; David Berenson estate collection 2011. (01-29652/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 1434. This revolver was made in Hartford in 1848; the 1st Hartford civilian dragoon was S# 1341, the earliest revolvers are very rare and this is among the finest survivors known. Most of this production was sold rapidly and went west, finding a fine 1st model with finish is a rarity. CONDITION: fine overall. All matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, & backstrap. Wedge has bright blue internally and stamped "972". Small "51" stamped on barrel in well, lever is unmarked and originally would have matching batch number. Lever likely is original factory replacement with muted case colors matching case color of frame. Complete and original, sharp edges, crisp markings. About 30% original blue finish on barrel. Frame, lever, & hammer have traces of muted case color, matching silver/gray overall. 95% crisp rolled Dragoon Indian fight scene on cylinder, good single safety pin as manufactured. Grip frame retains about 40% silver plate. Grips retain 80-90% original factory varnish. Mechanically fine with crisp bright rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane lifetime collection. (01-28160/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-40,000.

Cal. 44. S# 8768. Standard configuration for Colt 2nd model dragoon, blue and case colored, 7-1/2" octagonal to round barrel, German silver front blade sight and "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK" address. . "COLT'S PATENT" / "U.S." stamped on left side of frame. Square back brass trigger guard is characteristic of 1st & 2nd model dragoons. Walnut 1-piece grip has no discernible inspector cartouches. Matching S#s found on barrel, frame, triggerguard, backstrap, and cylinder, and cylinder pin. There is inked number in grip channel, but light and not discernible. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: broken mainspring. CONDITION: good overall, iron has been cleaned and buffed obscuring any inspection marks, "COLTS PATENT / US" and address are both discerned but weak. S#s discernible, and very good on brass as are inspection initials "H" on backstrap and "M" on trigger bow. Grips are heavily worn and stained with chipped toe. Mainspring is broken, but mechanics appear to function if spring was restored. Pitted rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman catalog # 29 in 1956; Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29256/JS). $3,000-5,000.

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Cal. 44. S# 17761. This revolver & stock are in standard configuration with a blued and color case-hardened finish, 7.5-inch octagonal-to-round barrel, German silver blade front sight, one-line New York address, and a three-position folding rear sight inset over part of the address. The frame is stamped "COLT'S PATENT" and "U.S." and is fitted for shoulder stock S# 17763/17764. Brass trigger guard and iron backstrap frame hold walnut grip with U.S. inspector cartouches. The original shoulder stock, which is rarely encountered, also bears inspector cartouches. The cylinder is engraved with the Ormsby Dragoon–Indian fight scene.This attractive and rare set was originally issued to the 2nd U.S. Dragoons at Fort Kearney in 1859, as one of 462 pairs of dragoons supplied with shoulder stocks. One stock was issued for pair of revolvers, and this stock was originally paired with the preceding pair. These stocked revolvers saw hard service, and only few documented survivors are known today. Examples with their original shoulder stocks are especially scarce. The set also has a notable provenance, having been part of the U.S. Military Academy collection and traceable in published reference in 1939. There were a total of 1012 dragoons and 506 stocks purchased from Colt, few chances to find that missing piece to a Colt collection may come any time soon.CONDITION: Overall good example. The gun finish has long faded to a mottled grey patina with crisp markings and some denting scattered throughout. The stocks are hand worn with added varnish that is flaking on the higher traffic areas and high edges. Bore has deep gain twist rifling with pitting. Stock is very good with discernible cartouches, refinished yoke crack repair. (01-29237/JS). ANTIQUE. $14,000-18,000.

DRAGOONS, BOTH FULLY LOADED.Cals: 44. S# 15403/ 18813. This pair of guns appeared on the cover of the 1979 Wisconsin Gun Collectors Association bulletin. The guns belonged to Bill Pirie and he tells the story of buying them in San Antonio with their history as descended in the family of San Antonio stage coach driver who carried them on every trip. Pistols were heavily rusted but are intact and after five weeks of penetrating oil, both function adequately. S# 18813 is a scarce 8" barrel model, the other standard 7.5". Each revolver has 5 loaded chambers, the 6th of each used as safety. Bill's article ends "These are the first dragoons I have ever owned and because of the interesting circumstances I believe I will own them for quite some time." They are now being sold in estate, bought and kept for almost 60 years. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1979 Wisc. Gun Collectors Bulletin, manuscript and typed copies of "A Pair of Winners" article by Bill Pirie. CONDITION: both with heavy iron patina and pitting. S# 15403 has good barrel address and "COLTS / PATENT" on frame, S# 18813 has weak patent mark and barrel address is only partially visible. S# on both guns match and are discernible, both wedges appear original from time of use, S# 15403 numbered 5105, and S# 18813 un-numbered. S# 15403 is missing the spring loaded catch at end of loading lever. Stocks are worn but both sets fit well. Mechanics good on S# 15403, S# 18813 cocks but cylinder does not advance every time. Bores both have sharp rifling with pitted areas. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29267/01-29268/JS). ANTIQUE. (5,000-8,000). THESE GUNS CAN NOT BE SHIPPED LOADED. THEY MUST BE PICKED UP OR UNLOADED TO BE SHIPPED

Cal. 44. S# 11786. Bbl. 7 1/2" rnd. in standard configuration w/ oct. lug, 1-line New York address, "Colts Patent" & sm. "US" on the left side of frame. Matching S#s found on bbl., frame, backstrap, trigger guard, loading arm, cyl., arbor & wedge. The grips are also matching numbered, 1786 inked in backstrap channel. This is an honest survivor made in 1851 which appears completely original w/ traces of finish. CONDITION: very good overall. Iron is mottled gray/plum patina w/ pitting, crisp markings, traces of finish in protected areas. Cyl. retains about 25% of dragoon fight rolled scene. Backstrap & triggerguard cleaned & toned to light mustard patina, grips have hand worn patina, sm. chip to left inner toe. Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Formerly of the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-28980/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

Cal. 31. S# 13004. Bbl 4" octagon without loading lever. Bead front sight. Top flat has two-line New York address. Five shot round cylinder has rectangular stop slots. Brass square-back trigger and backstrap were silver plated. One piece walnut grip. Colt's first pocket model revolver, total of approximately 15,000 mfg. 1847-1850. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown with general light pitting and small dents on the frame. Cylinder has only traces of scene remaining with numerous dents between stop slots. Grip straps retain over 30% silver finish having a dark tarnish. Action is slightly out of time. Some screws are replacements. Lightly pitted bore retains good rifling. (01-29377/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 31. S# 7099. Mfg. 1848. Approx total production of the Colt 1848 Baby Dragoon was only 15,000 mfg from 1847-1850 and was the first pocket Colt produced after the Paterson. This example has a 6" oct barrel without a loading lever and a 2-line New York City address with brackets. The 5 shot cylinder has the correct early Texas Ranger roll scene, oval cylinder stops, and "COLTS / PATENT / 7099". The frame is stamped "COLTS/PATENT" and is not slotted for capping. It has silver plated brass straps with square back trigger guard. A lightly scratched name was applied to the backstrap in a script font "D.G.HUGHES". The orig Colt 1-piece grips are penciled "099" in the butt channel. The bbl, cylinder, wedge, straps, arbor, and grips have all matching SN. CONDITION: Overall good. Front and back straps retain 60% of their thinning silver. Cylinder scene has faded to around 30% with most of the ranger visible and crisp patent/SN markings. Bbl has a little bit of the bluing remaining in a very small area around the wedge with the grey patinaed balance having a few spots of old mottled oxidation. Grips are hand worn with some chips in the corners, dings and edge wear. Bore has distinct rifling with some mild shallow pitting. (01-29507/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000

BALL REVOLVER FEATURED IN ROBERT JORDAN'S "COLT POCKET '49" FIRST EDITION. This exact revolver is photographed on page 274 of Jordan's publication on Colt '49 Pocket. Photographed & listed by S# making it a truly interesting spurious known example. Cal. 31. S# 13859. Bbl. 4" octagon with New York address. Brass cone type front sight. Factory installed loading lever with cut out on right side of bbl. lug as offered after approx. S# 11,000. 5-shot rnd. cyl. with stagecoach hold up scene roll engraving. Case colored frame. Left side of frame is marked "COLT'S/ PATENT". Brass back strap and square back trigger guard with silver finish. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever, and bbl. wedge have matching #s. 1-piece walnut grip. Mfg. in approx. 1850. CONDITION: bbl. has 40% dull blue showing edge wear and handling marks. Cyl. has largely faded to gray showing 90% clearly visible scene. Frame shows a small amount of barely visible case colors on its sides. Grip straps have over 50% silver finish showing a mild tarnish. Original grip finish shows scattered scratches and marks. Tight sound action. Bore is generally bright with sound rifling showing some very light pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27537/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 31. S# 5307. 7" overall, barrel professionally cut and crowned and tiny brass pin sight, all looks factory. CONDITION: very good overall, appears all original from time of use, matching S#s throughout, no S# on wedge, smooth gray metal, scattered staining & pitting, markings all discernible, cylinder scene is only partially discerned. Grip frame retains about 70% dull silver plate. Old collection tag still attached "WH/378". PROVENANCE: Will Hoffeld collection, lot 1529, RIA 12-7-2009; estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28923/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 31. S# 250964. Mfg. 1864. The Colt 1849 production began in 1850 and continued through 1873. This example is fitted with a 5" bbl with the "ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" 1-line address. The cylinder is roll scene engraved with a fully legible stagecoach scene. The cylinder pins are intact and patent/SN markings are crisp. The frame carries the standard "COLTS/PATENT" marking. The left shoulder of the trigger guard strap is stamped "31 CAL" and the trigger guard web is marked "1". The 1-piece original Colt grips are marked with the last four of the serial number "0964" on the backstrap channel with a stamped "W" below the number. The bbl, loading lever, cyl, arbor, straps, wedge, & grips are all matching SN. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: The pistol is housed in a period compartmentalized retailers case with a tape sealed partial box of original Colt's Cartridge Works Pocket Pistol ammo, Eley Bros cap tin, Colt Patent marked brass pocket bullet mold, unmarked eagle motif pistol powder flask, & nipple wrench. CONDITION: Overall very good example. The frame and loading lever retain 75% of their original case coloring. The bbl has approx 30% of the original bluing with the balance having a grey patina. 60% of the original bluing remains on the cyl which has a very well discernable cylinder scene. The straps have only traces of the original silver plating which now only remains in the most protected of areas and has a dark aged tarnish. Some of the screws still retain some of their bright nitre blue. The grips are nice and retain much of their original Colt varnish. The bore has nice gain twist rifling with a shine and some areas of pitting. Sound mechanics. The case is good with an old crack in the lid & base, as well as, some scattered handling marks. The liner is good with some edge fraying and light staining from oil. (01-29499/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2500-3500

Cal. 31. S# 92844. Bbl 6" octagon with bead front and New York bbl. address. Round 5 shot cylinder has Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finish brass grip straps. Barrel, frame, cyl., grip straps, wedge & loading lever have matching numbers. One piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1854. CONDITION: bbl has over 50% mottled blue. Cylinder has a gray faded appearance with a very good scene. Frame has traces of colors. Grip straps retain over 75% silver having an untouched dark tarnish. Original grip finish shows scattered marks. Crisp properly functioning action. Bright bore with strong rifling shows some very light pitting. (01-29373/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,750.

Cal. 31 S# 216616. Bbl 4" octagon with bead front sight and New York address. Round 5 shot cylinder has Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with Silver finished brass grip straps. Bbl, frame, grip straps, loading lever, wedge & cyl. have matching numbers. One piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1862. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: antique wood case has blue cloth replacement interior. Case contains; powder flask, 2 cavity bullet mold & cap tin. Both box & interior show heavy wear, left hinge is broken loose from the lid. CONDITION: 40% bbl blue showing scattered marks & small dents. Traces of case colors on the frame. The cylinder has fade to gray with 30% lightly visible scene showing numerous small dents. Original grip finish shows scattered marks having a small chip at the toe of the left panel. Functioning action. Bore has strong rifling with some very light pitting. (01-29374/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

SCOUT. Cal. 31. S# 842x. Honest "as found" London Colt pocket model with old card stating it belonged to Harry O'Shaunaessy, a General Custer's 7th Cavalry the day before Battle of Little Big Horn. Regardless, where the history came from, revolver is in standard configuration, 5" octagonal barrel with London address, British proofed barrel and each chamber of 5-shot cylinder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small file of research. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, gray/plum patina, good rolled cylinder scene, all matching serial numbers with the exception of unmarked old replacement wedge. Grips have traces of original varnish with moderate to heavy edge wear. Functional, good rifle bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29252/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 31. S# 74566. Mfg. 1853. This example is housed in a period retailers case that has an added brass plaque that reads... " THIS COLT'S REVOLVER WAS CARRIED BY CAPT. JOHN BURGESS 74TH N.Y.V. (5TH EXCELSIOR) DURING MANY OF THE BLOODIEST BATTLES OF THE "GREAT REBELLION". There is no other supporting documentation. The barrel is 5" with bracketed 2-line barrel address " ADDRESS SAM COLT/NEW-YORK CITY". The 5 shot cylinder has in roll stamped with the stagecoach scene and has worn cylinder pins. The frame has the standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamped. The shoulder of the trigger guard strap is stamped with a "x" as is the trigger guard rear web. The forward trigger guard web is marked with a "u". The straps are brass with silver plating. Grips are original Colt with indian inked "4566" found in the back strap channel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: The pistol is housed in an compartmentalized period retailers case, unmarked plain pistol powder flask, & iron Colt's patent bullet mold. CONDITION: Overall fair. Straps retain approx 15% of the original silver plating remaining mostly in the protected areas. Other metal surfaces are mostly void of finish with traces remaining in the most protected of areas and freckled spotty old oxidation. Cylinder scene is mostly legible with some portions obscured with some spotty old oxidation. Original grip varnish is present with some hand and edge wear. Case exterior is overall good with an old crack on the lid and base with some handling marks. Interior is missing some of the dividers and the showing some heavy tattering with loss of material. (01-29500/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

Cal. 31. S# 271546. Bbl 5" octagon with bead front sight and NEW-York address. Round 6 shot cylinder has Stagecoach holdup Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished grip straps. Bbl, frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is not numbered. One piece walnut grips. Mfg.1865. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance. Cylinder retain s 50% scene. Brass grip straps are with faint trace of silver. Grips show wear& marks with a small chip near the toe of the right panel. Properly functioning action. Pitted bore. (01-29372/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,700.

Cal. 36. S# 10652. Standard configuration of popular Civil War Colt with over 7000 of this model made in 1862, 5.5" octagonal barrel with 1-line NEW YORK US AMERICA address, small "COLT'S / PATENT" right side of frame, stagecoach holdup scene rolled 5-shot cylinder. Brass trigger guard and backstrap hold varnished walnut grips. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching and complete, good "stagecoach holdup" cylinder scene visible, dark plum/gray metal, strong traces of blue & case color finish, about 20-30% blue on barrel. Mechanically fine, crisp dirty rifled bore, grips retain 80% of their original factory varnish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29251/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 31. S# 171011. Standard configuration made at beginning of Civil War in 1861, 4" octagonal barrel with 2-line NEW YORK CITY address, small "COLT'S / PATENT" right side of frame, stagecoach holdup scene rolled 6-shot cylinder. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap hold varnished walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: good 2-cavity "Colt Patent" bullet mold. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching and complete, most of cylinder scene visible, dark plum/gray metal, traces of blue finish and silver. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore, grips retain most of their original factory varnish. A spurious "US" stamped on left side of frame and cartouche added to left grip. (01-28750/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.Cal. 36. S# 37702. Inscribed on backstrap in 3 script lines: "Pedro Santana / Libertador of the Dominican Republic / From the Inventor". Revolver made in 1854, when Santana was newly elected president and a new constitution was being adopted. He was previously general of the armies who ousted Haitian forces and was given title "Liberator of the Fatherland". Colt used the Spanish version of "liberator" in presentation. This cased revolver was awarded an NRA silver medal in San Antonio in 1979. Pedro Santana (1801-1864) general, president & dictator, he was loved and hated during Dominican Republic's independence in 1844, dictatorial rule, annexation by Spain and 2nd Dominican Republic emerging after Santana's death. Santana had the reputation of killing & torturing & making martyrs of his enemies both male & female. Standard configuration 7.5" octagonal barrel, New York address, "COLTS PATENT" engraved in arc on frame, full coverage engraving of Gustav Young-style scrolls terminating in flowers and serpent's head on left barrel lug, burl walnut grips, silver plated brass grip frame. Housed in interesting leather veneered compartmented casing with panoply of arms eagle navy flask, 2-cavity brass "COLTS PANENT" mold, pack of "COL COLT'S PATENT / REVOLVING BELT PISTOL" cartridges, pewter oiler, combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, pack of green label ELY caps, and functional key. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file of papers including 1945 museum loan card with text "…Many persons were killed by Santana with this arm, later he was killed by it.", boxed NRA silver medal # 191 and NRA certification. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching, good crisp markings, presentation slightly worn with newer silver, grips retain much original glossy varnish, inked museum accession number on butt. Mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore. Casing is very good, accessories good, label torn on cap tin. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29266/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-30,000

FOR SHOULDER STOCK. Cal. 36. S# 8063. Once part of Colt Factory Museum, listed in Arthur Ulrich's inventory in 1956, it was appraised as part of the museum and was one of 290 guns part of huge litigation concerning their sale/trade in 1980. Revolver in inventory is listed as "gun 210" and described as "serial number 8083 old model navy revolver, experimental slot for rear sight, also cut for stock". There is only one external S# and that is on loading lever flat. Norm Flayderman correctly noted the serial as 8063 with same description. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of appropriate portions of Arthur Ulrich's Colt Museum inventory & Norm Flayderman's 1974 appraisal of Colt Museum listing this firearm. CONDITION: very fine, barrel is mostly plum with about half of its original thin blue, one-line Hartford address has experimental dovetail notch cut for rear sight. Cylinder has about 90% thinning blue with crisp cylinder scene, it has never been fitted for nipples, 6 crisp like new safety pins. Frame was never marked and has strong muted case colors. Trigger guard lacks final milling as noted by raised ridge where usually numbered. The loading arm has bright case colors and "8063" stamped. Frame has holes drilled for 4th frame screw to retain stock yoke. Backstrap has notch cut in butt to accept the stock bolt found on the 3rd type shoulder stock which became the standard for dragoons, armies, and navies. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane lifetime collection. (01-28166/JS). ANTIQUE. $10,000-15,000.

Cal. 36 S# 31978. Standard configuration, silver plated steel back strap & trigger guard, 7.5" octagonal barrel marked "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" with dashes, small brass cone shaped bead sight, 6-shot cylinder with rolled naval battle scene, high gloss varnished burl walnut grips. Revolver is blued and case hardened, British proofs on frame and each cylinder chamber. Manufactured 1854. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Revolver is housed in blue velvet lined English mahogany Colt casing with fine Dixson bag flask, 2-cavity "COLTS PATENT" bullet mold, Eley green label 500 cap tin, cleaning rod & screwdriver/nipple wrench combination tool, opened cartridge pack, and loose bullets. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, retaining about 30% factory blue, cylinder has good complete cylinder scene. Frame, loading assembly, and hammer retain 60% muted case colors, grips retain 90% old bright varnish, silver plate is about 90% with tarnish. Crisp mechanics, very good rifled bore. Casing is missing plaque on lid and lock mechanism is gone, flask is excellent with most all its original varnish, mold & combo tool both very fine with most of their factory blue, cap tin has good scuffed label. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29269/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,500.

Cal. 36. S# 112657. Bbl 7 1/2" octagon with bead front sight. Butt of gun has a lightly visible cursive inscription that appears to read "Lieut. C. F. Benedict / 7th Battalion". Front of grip strap is stamped with a small "B". Round 6 shot cyl with Texas Navy scene roll engraving. Original finish was blue and case colored with silver finished brass grip straps. Walnut one-piece grips. Frame, bbl, grip straps, cyl, & loading lever have matching S#. CONDITION: gray metal shows scattered light pitting & handling marks. Brass grip strap show wear with only very faint traces of silver. Sanded & refinished grips have dents at the butt. Properly functioning action, cyl. shows slight side play. Pitted bore has intact rifling. (01-29387/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 36. S# 127300. Bbl 7 1/2" octagon with New York address. Bead front sight. Texas Navy Scene roll engraved round 6 shot cylinder. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl, wedge & loading lever have matching serial numbers with the number "2" stamped above or below them. The number "2" is also stamped on the left side of the brass trigger guard. Walnut 1 piece grips. Mfg. 1862. CONDITION: metal has a faded gray appearance. Cylinder retains over 50% lightly visible scene. Brass grips traps have a small amount of silver finish remaining in protected areas. Original grips finish shows wear spots with small dents & hand ling marks. Tight action. Pitted bore has intact rifling. (01-29363/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

Cal 36. S# 122833. Bbl 7 1/2" octagon with bead front sight and New York address. Round 6 shot cylinder has Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps. Bbl, frame, grip straps, cyl, wedge & loading lever have matching numbers. Walnut 1 piece grip. Bottom of backstrap has illegible hand scratched numbers & letters. MFG. 1862. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray shows dents & marks. Grip straps retain faint traces of silver finish. Refinished grip show handling marks. Functi0ning acti0n shows wear. Hammer screw is replaced by a peened pin. Wedge keeper spring is missing. Dark pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29368/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 66320. Mfg. 1857. The 7.5" oct bbl is hand stamped "JOHN. L. TRAP." on the top right flat, as well as, on the flat under the loading lever. The top flat is marked with the 1-line address "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" and hand stamped with the "MO. CAV." marking. It has a period replaced German silver blade front sight and a "3" added to the flat near the wedge. The 6 shot cylinder has a matching "3" & "66320", however the naval scene is no longer legible. The three screw frame is stamped with "COLTS / PATENT / US". Brass straps with a matching "3" on the trigger guard strap. The orig colt 1-piece grips have the last four digits of the matching SN in the channel, a matching "3" on the butt, and a faint inspectors cartouche ring on the left side. The bbl, cyl, straps, and grips are all matching numbers. The loading lever is mismatched with SN "6276" and the wedge is an unnumbered replacement. Missing wedge screw. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have a dark mottled patina with some dents and oxidation. The cyl has a patch of moderate newer oxidation. The grips are hand worn with handling marks, corner chips and the ring of the cartouche is visible, however the inspector initials are illegible. The butt strap lower screw is a pan head replacement. The bore has distinct gain twist rifling with pitting. (01-29506/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 170959. Mfg. 1863. These guns were mfg from 1850-73 with 4th models falling within the 85000-215000 range. It is fitted with a 7.5" bbl with a 1-line address reading "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". The cylinder is 6-shot with the naval scene roll stamp and "COLTS PATENT" marking. The cylinder pins have completely worn. The frame has the standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamp. The brass trigger guard strap has "36 CAL" stamped on the left should and "3" on the trigger guard web. The backstrap is brass. It has original Colt 1-piece grips with a partially visible serial number that appears to match in the back strap channel, however it is not completely discernible. The SN match on the frame, straps, bbl, wedge, arbor, and cylinder. The loading lever is unnumbered. CONDITION: Overall good. The iron is void of finish with an even dark brown patina and solid crisp markings. Straps are also void of finish and have numerous small dings mostly in the butt area. The grips are hand worn with some gouges in both the butt and sides. There is also a large chip on the left and some smaller loss in the corners. Bore is dark with wear to the gain twist rifling and pitting. (01-29528/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200

Reminiscent of a few California Slim Jim examples made by best saddlers, fine patent leather, white thread sewn which contrasts to dark dyed surface, silver tip, flap with sewn loop & tab closure; 1.5" sewn belt loop. This is a perfect holster for that fine 1850s Colt Navy with California or western history. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, about 1" of stitched edge missing at tip. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26476-18/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

TO CONFEDERATE TEXAS GENERAL BEN MCCULLOCH WITH FACTORY LETTER. S#2366/2537. Cal. 44. The largest order of Colt 1860 Armies received pre-war and shipped to the Confederacy were 1,000 guns shipped to Ben McCulloch via agents Kittredge & Folsom, New Orleans. These guns were shipped between March 28 - April 9, 1861. This particular gun was in the last shipment 3 days prior to the firing on Ft. Sumter. These guns are relatively scarce and usually found in worn out and usually altered condition. These guns are well documented by John Parsons in a March 1955 issue of the Texas Gun Collector and the 1959 publication of Jim Mitchell's book on Colt which publishes McCulloch's letters to Colt. Samuel Colt ho was a close friend of former Texas Ranger Ben McCulloch. Mr. Donaldson did not note in his papers where he uncovered this gun, but a Colt Factory letter indeed lists it shipped to New Orleans April 9, 1861 to Kittredge. The cylinder is mis-matched from SN 2537, but no doubt a factory letter would most likely identify it as a Ben McMulloch gun also. PROVENANCE: formerly from the Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Metal overall cleaned to a grey patina with discernible 1-line Hartfod address, holster wear. Cylinder has patent markings in adjacent flut to SN "2537". Bbl, frame, cylinder pin, trigger guard and backstrap all have matching SN "2366". Wedge is un-serialized replacement. Original Colt grips have hand worn patina with indiscernible inked SN. Mechanically sound with discernible rifling. (01-28981/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

Cal. 44 S# 1567. Mfg. 1860. There were only an estimated 4000 fluted Colt 1860 army revolvers produced out of the total entire run of 1860 armies. This example is fitted with a 8" bbl with a 1-line New York address and "C" inspector stamp above the wedge on the left side breech area & "D" found forward of the loading lever. The four screw frame is marked with the standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamp with the recoil shield notched four a shoulder stock and a capping slot is present. The brass trigger guard strap has an "L" inspector mark located behind the trigger guard. The 6-shot fluted cylinder is patent marked in one of the flutes with decent cylinder pins showing some wear. The iron back strap is "T" inspector marked and notched for stock. The 1-piece grip is a replacement that is not of Colt mfg. The bbl, wedge, straps, & cyl have matching SN. The loading lever and arbor are unnumbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Factory Letter indicating this Colt was shipped to Wm. T. Martin in Natchez, Mississippi, January 17, 1861. Included in this shipment were 80 powder flasks and 80 attachable breech stocks with 160 guns in this shipment. CONDITION: overall good-very good. The bbl retains traces of finish in the protected areas with the balance turning to an even aged grey patina with crisp markings. The loading lever has some dull thinning case coloring remaining in the protected areas. The cylinder blue has been touched up with softer marking that are still legible. Frame and trigger guard strap are void of finish with an nice patina and smooth surfaces. The back strap has some traces of blue in the sheltered lower traffic areas. Grips have been sanded and refinished with some glue in the channels. Bore has decent twist rifling showing some wear and pitting. (01-29117/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

INSPECTED REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 140033. Bbl 8" round with German silver blade front sight and New York address. Round rebated 6 shot cyl has Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Cyl & bbl have "A" or "D". inspection marks. Blue & case colored action with brass trigger guard. Bbl, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cyl. & wedge have matching numbers. Walnut 1 piece grip. Butt of left panel has hand carved letter "F". Mfg. 1863. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: proper belt with brass Federal Eagle buckle Eagle buckle having nickel trim. Belt holds holster, cap tin, cartridge box & shoulder strap. Belt and accessories are age hardened with a dark appearance and show considerable cracking. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown with spots of light pitting. Cylinder retains nicely visible roll engraving. Trigger guard retains faint traces of silver finish. Grips show light wear with dents at butt and a long chip on the left panel along the back strap. Properly functioning action. Some action screws are replacements. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29360/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,500.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44CF. S# 192055. Standard configuration, 8" barrel, 1-line New York address, ejector mounted on right side, 6-shot rebated cylinder with naval battel scene, conversion ring with integral rear sight, loading gate with external spring numbered 5123, "COLTS / PATENT" on left side of frame, 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Manufactured mid 1870s simultaneous with first single actions. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original other than replaced wedge screw, retains about 30% nickel finish, good markings, good rolled naval battle cylinder scene, grips retain about 60% original factory varnish. Mechanics are very good, good crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29261/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 62259. Mfg. 1862. A total of approx 200,000 1860 Army revolvers were produced from 1860-73. It is fitted with an 8" bbl with German blade front sight and 1-line New York address. Sub-inspector markings are found on the majority of the small parts. 3-screw frame with cap slot, and notches in the recoil shield for a butt stock. Iron backstrap with stock notch. Brass trigger guard. 6-shot rebated cylinder with naval scene. 1-piece walnut grips with mostly visible inspector cartouche on each side. The serial number is marked in the backstrap channel. All matching SN including arbor with the exception of the wedge. CONDITION: Overall good. The bbl has traces of thin blue with some pitting and a fairly even cleaned brown patina throughout the remainder of the revolver. Cleaned backstrap is void of finish. The grips have been refinished with added varnish. Bore is dark with some pitting. (01-29854/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 44. S# 141341. Bbl 8" round with New York address. German silver blade front sight. Round rebated 6 shot cylinder has Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Action has provisions for shoulder stock attachment. Major parts have "D" or "H" inspection marks. Barrel, frame, grip stamps, cylinder and wedge have matching S#. Walnut 1 piece grip has a partially visible cartouche on the left panel. Mfg. 1863. CONDITION: metal has a smooth faded brown appearance showing small dents & marks. Brass trigger guard has little or none silver finish remaining. Refinished grips show wear & marks with dents at the butt. Function action exhibits some wear. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-29362/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,500.

INSPECTED REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 121738. Bbl 8" with / New York address. German silver blade front sight. Round rebated 6 shot cylinder has Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored action has provisions for shoulder stock attachment. Brass rigger guard. Cyl has "H" & "W" inspection marks. Brass trigger guard. Bbl, frame, grips straps, & cyl have matching numbers. Wedge number does not match. Walnut 1 piece grip has added hand cut coarse checkering. Butt has a hand cut "X". Mfg. 1863. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: proper belt & holster with Federal Eagle brass buckle having nickel trim. Belt and holster show moderate age related darkening, cracking and wear. Holster flap has 2 tears right of the closure. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing spots of light pitting and numerous small dents. Cylinder retains 20% lightly visible scene. Trigger shows evidence of past cleaning. Grips show heavy wear with dents & chips around the butt & at toes of both panels. Cylinder does not rotate when action is cycled. Pitted bore has sound rifling. (01-29361/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,500.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Colt CF. S#190791. Approx. 9000 1860 Army revolvers were converted with Richards conversions from 1871-78. They have a 6 shot rebated cylinder with an ejector rod attached to the barrel which is typically found with an 8" length. The conversion process also involved removing the loading lever. This example has had it's barrel shortened to 5 1/4" with a single line address -ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-. The left shoulder of the trigger guard is stamped 44 Cal. The cylinder is rolled with the factory applied naval engagement scene. Frame patent marking reads "COLTS/PATENT". It has all matching numbers including the last four digits on the arbor with the exception of the unnumbered wedge and replacement walnut grips. CONDITION: Overall good. The firearm was nickeled with parts retaining some plating in the protected area. Bbl has remaining plating 10% located mostly on the bottom and the balance having a mottled grey patina. Approx 20% of the cyl scene remains with the last four digits of the serial number visible and engaged date legible. Straps have approx 10% of the plating remaining in the protected areas. The grips are well fit with a modern core and sanded. Metal surfaces have some dents with some moderate denting found on the cylinder. Very nice bore with good sharp rifling, mild frosting in the grooves, and a few mild spots of pitting. (01-29503/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2250

Cal. 44. S# 43205. Bbl 8" round with German silver blade front sight. Round rebated 6-shot cylinder has Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass trigger guard. Action has provisions for shoulder stock attachment. Bbl has "B" inspector initial. Trigger guard has "S" inspector initial. Trigger has hand scratches initials "O.W.H" right of trigger with initial "N near the top of the front grip strap. Trigger guard bow has 3 lines scratches across it. Bbl., frame, grip straps & cyl. have matching numbers. Wedge is not numbered. Walnut 1-piece grip has an added 3/8" hole 1" above the butt, possible for lanyard attachment. MFG. ?. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal shows scattered light pitting & marks. Cleaned brass grip straps. Grips show heavy wear with dents & marks. Sound action. Pitted bore retains partially intact rifling. (01-29392/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 43307. Mfg. 1862. This revolver began its life at amidst the US Civil War and was later arsenal reworked during the Indian Wars at the arsenal in St. Louis. This example was one of the approx 1500 units that was reworked sometime between 1867-69. During the process a U.S. was stamped just forward of the trigger guard. Typically there was no regard for matching SN's, however this example retains a fair amount of its original Civil War era components. The process including cleaning and repairing revolvers to equip units heading to the frontier. The frame, brass front strap, iron back strap, & arbor are matching SN "43307". The bbl is "121539". Wedge is "9166". Cylinder is "1539". The grips are original Colt 1-piece with no legible number in the channel. The bbl on this example is 8" with 1-line New York address and double "H H" & "W" inspector proofs. The 3 screw frame has the standard "COLTS/PATENT" marking with the recoil shield notched for a stock and capping channel present. The brass trigger guard strap was "U.S." marked by the St. Louis Arsenal just forward of the trigger guard. The iron backstrap is notched for a stock and has a "S" inspector proof. The 6-shot rebated cylinder is roll stamped with the naval engagement scene and "H" & "W" inspector proofed. CONDITION: Overall good. Barrel has been cleaned with a nice mellow greyish/brown patina, some old pitting and very crisp bbl markings. The cylinder scene is very good, engagement date is not legible, and cylinder pins are mostly intact with moderate to heavy wear. Frame and backstrap are smooth with an even patina. Grips are hand worn with some chipping on the high edge and a very faint inspector cartouche ring on the left side. Bore has decent gain twist rifling and some pitting. (01-29205/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1,200-1,800

REVOLVER WITH PERIOD IVORY GRIPS. Cal. 44. S# 26405. Mfg. 1862. Fitted with an 8" bbl with 1-line New York address. Standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamped 4 screw frame with recoil shield reliefs for a shoulder stock and capping slot. The brass trigger guard strap is stamped "44 CAL" on the left shoulder. The iron back strap is notched for a stock. The 6-shot rebated cylinder has a very faint mostly illegible roll scene and is SN "21419" with it's cylinder pins nearly entirely worn. It comes with checkered period ivory 1-piece grips. The frame, bbl, straps, & arbor are matching. Loading lever, grips and wedge are unnumbered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: accompanied by a lightly tooled JC KELSEY slim jim holster with floral motif and silver button accent. CONDITION: overall fair-good. Iron surfaces have turned to a dark patina with bare silver patches. Crisp markings. Replacement modern main spring. Grips are lightly worn with aged cracks, some loss along the back strap and small corner chips. Bore has solid gain twist rifling with some pitting. Holster has some wear, some stitching loss on the belt loop and crazing. (01-29138/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 44. S#. 193184. Mfg. 1871. Bbl. 8" with creeping style loading lever and period replaced dovetailed German silver blade front sight. The 1-line New York address is clearly legible. The six shot rebated cyl features the naval engagement rolled scene and legible engagement date. Standard "COLTS / PATENT" stamp found on the left side of the three screw frame that has a capping channel present. Left shoulder of the brass trigger guard is stamped 44 CAL. The iron back strap correctly lacks the cuts for shoulder stock attachment. The original Colt 1-piece grips have the name "JR DIRKSY . S. D" penciled in the channel with no serial number legible. The bbl, straps, cyl, & arbor all have matching numbers. The wedge is unnumbered. CONDITION: Overall good-very good. The bbl retains traces of thinning blue in the protected areas. The balance has a grey patina with some mottled old oxidation. The cylinder scene remains at approx 60% with some pitting on the cyl obscuring areas. Back strap and frame have a mottled grey patina with some spots of old oxidation. The well fit grip's varnish is hand worn with some rounding and light chipping on the high edges. A couple of the screws are a little buggered. The bore has distinct rifling with shallow pitting and wear. (01-29509/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 143750. Mfg. 1863. Springfield Research has range matches of serial numbers of large blocks of 1860 Armies going to the 20th New York Volunteer Cavalry in the Civil War. The 20th New York Cavalry Regiment is a particularly interesting unit for Colt collectors because it was raised relatively late in the war (1863) and served extensively in Virginia, West Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley. It was often called the "United States Vanguard Cavalry." The regiment spent much of its service on scouting, anti-guerrilla operations, and protection of railroads and supply lines. This example is fitted with an 8" bbl having a 1-line New York address and "D" inspector proofs on each side of the bbl lug. It has a 6-shot rebated cylinder with naval engagement scene & "D" inspector proofs. The 3-screw frame is marked with the standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamping and has notched recoil shields for stocks and cap slot. The brass trigger guard strap is inspector marked with a "H" proof behind the trigger guard. The iron back strap is notched for a stock and has an "H" inspector proof. Original Colt 1-piece grips with matching "3570" penciled into the backstrap channel and partially visible inspector cartouche ring on the right side of the grip. Matching numbered bbl, arbor, cylinder, straps, and grips. Wedge is a replacement with SN "2586". Loading lever is an unmarked replacement. CONDITION: overall good. The bbl has been cleaned to a silvery grey patina with some wear to the legible bbl address. Frame has about 20% fading case colors with mottled oxidation and a darker patina. Back strap has some small amounts of original blue in the sheltered lower traffic areas only and the balance having a fairly even dark patina. The grips are hand worn with some chipping in the corners, moderate handling marks and 3 relatively fresh notches in the butt. Bore has decent gain twist rifling with pitting. (01-29101/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 47145. Mfg. 1862. It is fitted with an 8" bbl that has a 1-line New York address, double "BB" inspector proof on the lug area & "H" proof found on the reverse. The 6-shot rebated cylinder is roll stamped with the naval engagement scene and cylinder pins are present, but mostly worn. The cylinder does not have any inspector proofs and the serial number is not legible. The frame has the standard "COLTS/PATENT" stamp, the recoil shield is notched for a stock, and there is a capping slot present. The brass trigger guard strap has an "F" inspector proof behind the trigger guard. The iron back strap is notched for a stock and has an "F" inspector proof. Original Colt 1-piece grips have no visible serial number in the channels. Matching numbered frame, straps, bbl, wedge, & arbor. Un-numbered loading lever. CONDITION: overall good-fair. The bbl, frame , & backstrap are void of finish with an even grey/brown patina. Cylinder scene is partially visible with approx 40% remaining. Grips were at one time too close to a flame and they are fairly charred on the left side with a large portion of the corners missing and a crack running the length of the left side. There is a small portion of the inspector cartouche ring present on the right side of the hand worn grips. Bore has nice deep gain twist rifling with some pitting. (01-29136/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 36. S# 11978. Bbl 7 1/2" round with German silver blade front sight. Bbl has New York address. Round 6 shot cylinder with Texas Navy Scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass trigger guard & back strap. 1 piece walnut grip. Butt of gun is engraved with unit marking "3D N. H." Bbl, frame, grip straps & cylinder have matching numbers, wedge has a mismatched number. Mfg. 1863. CONDITION: metal has faded to heavy mottled brown showing scattered pitting. Cylinder retains over 80% visible naval scene. Grip straps have over 30% nickel with a mild uncleaned tarnish. Grips show handling marks with wear & chips around the butt. Tight properly functioning action. Lightly pitted bore shows scattered light pitting. (01-29357/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,500.

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S# 6551. These type 2 revolvers were assembled as a cartridge pistol originally and also converted from finished percussion 1862 Police revolvers. Colt saw an opportunity to market these pistols as a new product that also used existing parts from pistols that were quickly becoming obsolete. This example is one of the 2,400 type 2 revolvers that were created using originally finished 1862 Police percussion guns. The conversion added the conversion ring on a new arbor that has the assembly number "588". This matches the loading gate which carries the assembly number "88". The loading lever was also removed and an ejector rod & housing was added. The 4.5" 1862 police bbl has a 1-line New York address. The 5-shot rebated non-fluted cylinder is the differentiating factor from type 1 revolvers which were found with fluted cylinders. It is roll stamped with the Colt stage coach scene and "COLTS PATENT" marking. The frame has the "PAT. JULY. 25. 1871. / PAT. JULY 2, 1872." patent marking on the left side of the frame. The trigger guard strap shoulder is stamped on the left side with "36 CAL" or "38 CAL". It is stocked with its original Colt 1-piece grips with handwritten SN "6551" in the back strap channel. Matching SN are also found on the frame, bbl, straps, & cylinder. Un-numbered wedge. CONDITION: Overall very good-fine. Bbl retains 80% of its factory blue with the exposed areas having a nice grey patina with crisp address. The ejector housing only has finish remaining in the most protected of areas. The frame has 20% thin case colors with smooth surface and crisp markings. The rimfire hammer has 60% of its original case colors. The cylinder has a very nice legible scene retaining 70% of its original thinning blue. The silver plating on the straps has entirely faded to the brass and remains under the grips. Nice grips with most of its original varnish, a series of dents on the butt and some mild rounding of the high edge. Pretty nice bore with some mild frosting. (01-29519/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2,000-3,000

Cal. 36. S# 1607. Bbl 5 1/2" with bead front sight and New York bbl. address. Round rebated 5 shot cylinder. Stagecoach holdup scene roll engraving. Blued barrel and cylinder. Case colored frame, hammer and 1851 Navy style loading lever. Silver finished brass trigger guard and back strap. Barrel, frame, grip straps, wedge and cylinder have matching numbers. One piece walnut grip. Under 22,000 mfg. from the mid 1860s until approx. 1872. The majority were shipped as cartridge conversion or cartridge models making the Pocket Navy among the scarcest of Colt percussion revolvers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a modern wood presentation case with red felt interior. Case holds; powder flask, cap tin, round balls & case key. CONDITION: very good. Metal retains over 75% blue & case colored finish showing scattered spots of pitting. Brass grip straps show a small amount of darkly tarnished silver in protected areas. Original grip finish shows scattered small dents & marks. Toe of right panel is chipped. Crisp properly function action. Generally bright bore has very good rifling with scattered spots of pitting. (01-29370/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,750.

1). Cal. 36. S# 2311. Bbl 4 1/2" round with bead front sight and New York bbl. address. Fluted & rebated 5 shot cylinder. Original finish was blue & case colored with silver finished brass grip straps. Bbl, frame, grip straps, wedge & cyl. have matching numbers. One piece walnut grip. MFG. 1861. CONDITION: metal has a faded gray appearance showing very light pitting. Brass grip straps retain30% silver having a pleasing dark tarnish. Original grip finish shows wear & marks. Left panel has a large chip t the butt. Cylinder does not rotate properly when the action is cycles. Pitted bore. (01-29375/DS) ANTIQUE.2). Cal. 36. S# 11111. Bbl 5 1/2" round with bead front sight. Bal. has a New York address. Fluted and rebated 5 shot cylinder. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps. Bbl., frame, grip straps, wedge & cyl. have matching numbers. One piece walnut grip.8661-1873. The S# of this revolver is higher than the numbers listed in some sources. CONDITION: bbl & cyl have a small amount of fading case colors. Frame retains over 40% lightly visible case colors. Original grip finish shows handling marks & wear spots. Cylinder does not rotate properly when the action is cycles. Bore is generally bright with strong rifling showing a few spots of very light pitting. (01-29386/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

Cal. 36. S# 11507. Standard configuration made during Civil War in 1862. 6.5" octagonal barrel with 1-line NEW YORK US AMERICA address, small "COLT'S / PATENT" right side of frame, stagecoach holdup scene rolled 5-shot cylinder. Brass trigger guard and backstrap hold varnished walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching and complete, retains over about 30% bright blue finish on barrel and tiny traces on cylinder, some muted case color on frame, hammer, and loading arm. Grips retain about 60-70% original factory varnish with heavy edge wear and chipped inside toes. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29250/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

CHAMBERED IN .42 STETSON CAL. Cal 42 Stetson S# 179, manufactured for only 18 months between February 1872 & June 1873, the 1872 Open-top Colt was a transitional model revolver which bridged the gap between the Richards Mason Conversion, & the new solid frame Colt Peacemaker. Total production did not exceed 7000, making it one of the rarest of all Colts. This early example, Serial #179, is one of the few that letters from Colt as a ".42 STETSON" Caliber, as opposed to .44 R.F. This gun is pictured on page 237 of Sutherland & Wilson's "THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS" as an example of one manufactured w/ the rare 1851 Navy size grips. It is believed that only about 425 do not have the larger 1860 Army size grips. In addition, the frame has the earlier "COLTS PATENT" stamp, rather than the patent dates themselves. The unrebated cylinder retains approximately 50% of the Naval engagement battle scene & all serial numbered parts are original & matching. All markings are clear & crisp. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following: Colt factory letter stating the following: Serial Number: 179 / Caliber: .42 Stetson / Barrel Length: 7 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Wood / Shipped To: Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins / Address: New York, New York / Date of Shipment: July 25, 1872 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 50. Also a copy of page 237of "The Book of Colt Firearms". CONDITION: overall, metal surfaces are very good to excellent, w/ the bbl retaining 20% - 40% original blue, the balance drifting to a pleasing brown patina. The bore is near excellent w/ only minor corrosion. The action is tight, & the one-piece walnut grips retain 70% original varnish showing only minor wear. All screw heads are good & show traces of original finish. Overall, this gun is in near excellent original condition, does not show hard use, and is a very early example of its type. Holster very good overall with even, fine craquelure. Stitching is tight & complete. (01-29427/BH). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

Cal. 38CF. S# 2963. Standard configuration, 7.5” barrel, 1-line “New York U.S. America” address, ejector housing on right side of barrel. This model made as transition between 1860 cartridge conversions and 1873 single actions, made 1872-1874. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Slim Jim holster. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete, retains about 20% case colors, traces of blue on barrel, good markings other than partial barrel address, good mostly discernible rolled naval battle scene with staining and areas of pitting. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. Grips well fit, refinished, moderate edge wear. Accompanying tooled slim Jim holster is sound. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of “Variations of Colt’s New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols”. (01-29255/JS). $3,000-4,000.

72 OPEN TOP ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44RF. S# 3772. Standard configuration of the transitional revolver between model 1860 armies and 1873 single actions. This revolver manufactured about 1873-1874, standard configuration, 7.5" barrel, 1-line "New York U.S. America" address, integral rear sight unique to this model. 2-line patents on left side of frame. Iron grip frame contains nicely patinaed Colt ivory grips. Ejector housing on right side of barrel. This was not a popular model for Colt, and most of production was sold in South America, good survivors such as this with that "cowboy look" are hard to find. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete other than replaced wedge & wedge screw, cleaned smooth gray patina, good markings, rolled naval battle scene with areas of pitting. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. Grips well fit with large chips at outside toes. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29264/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

REVOLVER. Cal. 32. S# 311234. This is the most difficult of Colt factory conversions to find as it was the first Colt attempt at cartridge alterations and elaborate. This is a very good complete example, standard configuration 4" octagonal barrel, one line NY US AMERICA address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "31 CAL" stamped on left side of the trigger guard, 6-shot cylinder with rolled Stagecoach holdup scene. The Thuer conversion added breech plate to back of cut percussion cylinder with integral firing pin, "PAT. SEP. / 15. 1869" stamped on left side, and script "E" right of hammer. The hammer face is not changed, and a percussion cylinder could be substituted if wanted. CONDITION: very good, complete & original, metal overall gray/brown patina with strong traces of blue, matching S#s throughout including cylinder, matching assembly "F" & ""6" on back of cylinder and Thuer patent breech plate. Grips retain 95% of their factory varnish. Mechanics crisp, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29262/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

. Cal. 30RF. S# 9118. There were only approx 11,000 of these small frame spur triggers mfg in 30RF from 1874-76. It is fitted with a 2 1/4" round bbl with brass blade front sight. The barrel is marked on the top with the 2-line "COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." bbl address and a nice etched panel reading "COLT NEW 30". It has a long flute 5-shot cylinder. The bbl and cylinder are both blued. The frame is case colored. Trigger & top of hammer are fire blued. Matching rosewood grips. CONDITION: this example is very fine. The bbl & cyl retain 90% of their original bluing. The etching is very fine and clear. The markings are crisp. The frame has 90% lightly thinning original case coloring. The trigger has 70% of the fire blue remaining with some wear at the end of the spur having a grey patina in the void. The hammer has 95% of the fire blue remaining on the top. Grips retain most of their original varnish with some light wear to the high edges and a few very light scattered handling marks. Nice bore with light rifling wear. (01-28883/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

Cal. 22RF. S# 6285. Approx 55,000 of these 22 RF spur triggers were produced from 1873-77. It is fitted with a 2 1/4" bbl with "COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." bbl address. 7-shot cylinder. Brass frame with "22 CAL" forward the trigger on the left side. Replacement period ivory grips with wooden pins. CONDITION: Metal is void of finish with a grey patina to the steel components and the brass has a mellow mustard yellow patina. Grips have vacant holes and added wooden pins. Dark bore with pitting. (01-29510/ZAL) ANTIQUE $200-400

Both. cal. 41 rimfire. Bbl 2 1/2" round are marked "COLT" in Italics. Barrels pivot to the right for loading. German silver semi-circular front sights. Blued barrels. Silver finished bronze frames with the 41 CAL and rampant colt markings on the left side. Standard models with sloping hammers. Two-piece rosewood birds head grips. (1) S# 32758 found under the left grip. CONDITION: over 50% lightly faded bbl. blue showing spotted finish loss. Frame shows some remining silver finish under the grip panels. Original grip finish shows handling marks. Properly functioning action. Bore is pitted in the grooves. (01-29378/DS). ANTIQUE.(2) S# 26300. found under the left grip. CONDITION: barrel has faded blue with a few spots of light pitting. Frame shows spots of silver finish in protected areas. Original grip finish shows wear with numerous marks & small dents. Action cocks but does not release without pulling back on the hammer. Bore is pitted in the grooves. (01-29379/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,700.

REVOLVER, SABER & CS BELT. Cal. 36. S# 3424. This outfit was the absolute prize of Bill Gary's collection. He illustrates the pistol, belt and holster in full color opposite title page of his 1987 Confederate Revolver text. The Griswold is among the finest condition of all surviving Confederate revolvers retaining much of its original finish. The Griswold is late war, among the last few finished using mixed parts, fancier wood, silver plating, and internal single digit "4" identifying gun, though frame is serialized 3424. Bill Gary writes 2 letters concerning revolver "I am sure this is the highest conditioned Griswold & Gunnison in existence". This revolver like 4 other late survivors is made from well fit mixed assembly marked parts, highly polished and bright blue finish. The belt is Richmond depot style bullet stitched belt with 2-piece CS belt plate, holster is Gaylord contract Union military flip holster. The saber is rarely seen unique 1835 State of South Carolina contracted pattern 1833 dragoon with unique rounded "bird head" pommel with no spanner, retains original leather sword knot. Blade is script etched along with Ames maker mark, "SOUTH CAROLINA / 1835". This is among the rarest Confederate ensembles you will find and in the finest condition.UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed authentication and appraisal report Sept. 1, 2014; copy of correspondence confirming 2011 purchase; 2 letters of authentication from Bill Gary; 1988 affidavit telling of SC history of rig when obtained in 1957. CONDITION: fine overall, all original & complete, retains much of its original blue finish, traces of silver plating is found in protected areas, burl grips are excellent with much original varnish retained. Mechanics fine, bright rifled bore. Saber is also fine, probably the best surviving South Carolina enlisted dragoon sabre, script South Carolina on blade is very good. Belt is very good to fine with some crazing to leather, holster is very good with cracking and wear to tab. PROVENANCE: South Carolina family traded ancestor's ensemble to Fred Toedtman (see affidavit) 1957; Pictured in Bill Gary's "CONFEDERATE REVOLVERS" opposite title page, 1987; William A. "Bill" Gary collection, 1988; David Berenson estate collection 2011. (01-29626/02-27319/JS). ANTIQUE. $50,000-75,000.

Cal. 36. S# 7. Probably the rarest and the most understood of all Confederate manufactured revolvers is what we designate as "Augusta Machine Works" revolver. The name is based on antidotal account by a worker who said he was making guns at the Machine Works in an early 20th century interview that Bill Albaugh published in his 1963 book "Confederate Handguns". We can hypothesize that these revolvers were made late in the war as a few captured examples show up from the western theater in 1864 or 1865. There are several variations, of all the variations there are less than 20 survivors documented. The most characteristic model has a pinched grip at frame like "7", octagonal 7.75" tapered barrel with blade front sight. All examples have assembly numbers or letters stamped in odd places unlike other Confederate revolvers or Colts. These revolvers can come in 6-stop or 12-stop variations. This 6-stop example is number "7", at least one other assembly marked "7" is known in identical configuration with six stops which is pictured in Bill Gary's book broken down. Serial number "7" on this revolver is found on the back of the hammer-twice, on frame between barrel mating pins, bottom of loading arm, Inside the back strap, and face of barrel housing where it mates with frame. Other assembly marks, letters or numbers found on other survivors include 1, 4, 19, B, J, K, O, U, Y, and T. There has not been an Augusta sold publicly in many years. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed authentication and appraisal report 2014; additional letters of authentication from Bill Gary & Larry Wilson; Greg Martin Auction catalog showing this revolver, small file of research. CONDITION: very good overall, smooth gray patina, original & complete, cylinder retains functional safety pins, good grips with small chips at toes, mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Stanley Diefenthal collection, New Orleans; Greg Martin Auction, lot 223, Feb. 3, 2003; David Berenson estate collection. (01-29625/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000.

SELMA ALABAMA. Cal. 36. S# 509. This is the only complete Spiller & Burr frame I am aware that doesn't have a gun built around it. This gun is in a serial range made in Atlanta in 1863 where most guns failed and did not make it into service. This gun did pass factory and government inspection as noted by Spiller inspector "E" and government inspection "C.S." on left side of frame. Spillers were notorious for failing in the field, and 1863 produced survivors are rare. CONDITION: frame is complete; "C.S." & "E" inspection are both very good. Frame is cracked on top strap at recoil shield; threaded barrel section has cut through it on right side. Portions of hammer screw & trigger screw are still present, both heavily rusted. (01-29486/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 36 NSN. This is among the few known unserialized Confederate Macon Armory produced "Spiller & Burr" revolvers. This attractive example has long collection history starting with pioneer Confederate collector Fred Slaton of Nebo, KY who sold it in 1989. We know this is Macon produced revolver due to steel cylinder not made till after June 1864. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Current Spiller & Burr article and research file, correspondence concerning purchase, copies of letters of authenticity from Bill Gary & Hayes Otoupalik and detailed appraisal 2013 by cataloger. CONDITION: very good overall, good brass & steel patina, original & matched with restored grips & trigger guard, cylinder pin has braised/welded repair. Frame shows less stress than most, original brass cone sight is full unlike majority that are worn. Mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Fred Slaton collection; David Condon catalog 1989; David Berenson estate collection 1989. (01-29646/JS). ANTIQUE. $14,000-18,000.

COLLECTION HISTORY. Cal. .36. S# 2205 .This Confederate revolver made in Augusta, GA is among the finest examples known. Dr. Robert Moore was renowned Confederate revolver collector, and this was a prized gun that he used on his Christmas card in 1978. This revolver is all original and matching S#s throughout, "W" inspection mark of Wescom Hudgin on triggerguard, "CSA" final government surcharge on top barrel flat. It is among the lowest S# utilizing serialized non-spring wedge. There are only about 50 of the final version of Rigdon revolvers, and this is among the top 2 or 3. This revolver has only been in 2 collector's hands in over 50 years of being known. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of my recent article "RIGDON ANSLEY, & Co-THE FINEST CONFEDERATE REVOLVER MADE" Vol. 3, No. 2, March 2024 Military Antique Collector magazine. Copy of pages from ASAC bulletin where pictured. Also, Dr. Moore's collection sheet; some correspondence showing collection history; copy of June 22, 2000 Conestoga Auction catalog where revolver was purchased by Mr. Berenson. CONDITION: very good overall, fine for Confederate revolver, strong traces of original finish in protected areas, sharp edges, serial numbers matching on all parts normally numbered, mechanics crisp, very good rifled bore. PROVENANCE:Steve Stivers, Stiver Bros Hobby Shop, Orlando, FLDr. Bertram H. Groene, Baton Rouge, LA wrote letter To William Albaugh describing revolver Oct. 31, 1967, he purchased from StiversDr. Robert Moore L. Moore, Philadelphia, MS 1972Pictured in ASAC bulletin #30, page 121, Fall 1974Conestoga Auctions, June 2000, estate of Robert L. MooreEstate collection of David Berenson(01-29624/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.

JULY 1865. Rare July 28, 1865 autographed letter by Jesse A. Ansley, principal in Rigdon & Ansley revolver manufacture to President Andrew Johnson requesting a pardon stating he was little involved in war "did discharge some duty as ordnance officer". This is wonderful addition to any Confederate revolver collection of a rarely offered signature of any principal manufacturer. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Receipt and check paid March 3, 1987. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Gary Hendershott 1987 listing. Estate collection of David Berenson. (02-27314/JS). $500-1,000.

This very fine brown leather holster once accompanied "AUGUSTA GA" marked Rigdon & Ansley revolver S# 1532. Confederate manufactured flap holster will fit any Confederate navy revolver, Griswold, Leech & Rigdon, etc. This is about as fine an example for display for your Confederate revolver as you can ever find. CONDITION: very good overall, sound & supple, good stitching, strap that once retained closure tab missing, brass riveted reinforced belt loop, hand worn patina. (02-25408/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

TOM M. C. PAXSON, 6TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY. Cal. 36. S# 1059. This is among the best known of all identified Confederate revolvers with a bold large inscription of backstrap "TMC PAXTON". It was for a long time a favorite in Bill Gary's collection. Mr. Berenson & Mr. Gary were good friends and Bill agreed to sell him much of his collection just prior to his death including this famous revolver. Bill wrote an excellent 1979 Gun Report article "Pvt. Tom Paxson and His Leech & Rigdon" and it is pictured in other publications including Bill's excellent 1987 text "CONFEDERATE REVOLVERS". Thompson Mason Chichester Paxson (1823-1907) from prominent Paxson family of Loudon County, VA. Where he was a farmer near Leesburg. When the war began he joined the 6th Virginia cavalry in July 1861, taking part in most actions of Jeb Stuart's cavalry which the 6th was a part. In September 1864 at a time Paxon likely carried this revolver, he was assigned to the 39th VA Cavalry who served as scouts and couriers and his company was attached to Robert E Lee's HDQ. He did not surrender at Appomattox but did request & receive a presidential pardon in Washington DC in September 1865. He continued farming and according to his obituary had a large farm. During the war he was always a private, but his obituary refers to him as captain. Revolver was made early 1864 and has a wartime repair of utilizing Colt backstrap & cylinder. The revolver appears to have been in this configuration since the war. "LEECH & RIGDON CSA" stamped on barrel. This is an attractive & rarely encountered original inscribed Confederate revolver.UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Bill Gary original collector card; copy of my article "Leech & Rigdon Revolvers. Chronology of Manufacture" Nov. 2023 Military Antique Collector magazine; large file correspondence & research, copies of Paxson's service records; detailed authentication & appraisal report Sept. 1, 2014. CONDITION: very good overall, attractive as configured.PROVENANCE:Bill Gary from unknown estate at Denver Gun Show 1978Published in article "Pvt. Tom Paxson and His Leech & Rigdon", Gun Report February 1979Pictured on pages 19, 21, 168 William A. "Bill" Gary "CONFEDERATE REVOLVERS" 1987Pictured pages 218-219, Dan Hartzler's "Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords and Revolvers"Pictured pages 33-34 ASAC bulletin, article on identified Confederate revolvers 49, October 1989David Berenson collection from Bill Gary, January 2014(01-29623/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-40,000.

Cal. 36. S# 16. This very rare brass framed revolver is one of only 8 survivors known and no doubt the finest of all. These revolvers were made in Saint Louis 1858-1860. One of the principals Charles H Rigdon, master machinist moved his pistol making equipment to Memphis TN to begin production of the famous Leech and Rigdon revolvers starting in 1862. For many years these brass framed St. Louis made revolvers were thought to be Confederate, but we now know they were no doubt made just prior to war and one survivor, S# 1, has Confederate association. There are only 8 revolvers known and a new serial number has not been discovered in over 50 years. The known serial numbers range from 1 to 37 with a S# 1 & 2, and a non-serialized prototype having shorter barrels with 4 groove rifling, S# 1 & 2 are maker marked "WM TEGETHOFF", the unserialized example has no maker mark. The other 5 survivors are stamped on butt strap "SHAWK & MCLANAHAN" and "ST LOUIS / CARONDELET MO". This is their standard model with serial number only marked externally on the loading lever, 8" round barrel with 7 land & grooves rifling. There is a single safety pin on the rear of the cylinder. A large knurled screw on right side of frame facilitates lever and cylinder pin removal. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Copy of Frank Graves scholarly 2010 Gun Report article "THE SHAWK & MCLANAHAN NAVY REVOLVER" on this maker and showing this revolver; bill of sale Jackson Armory 2014; copy of page from where illustrated in Locke Collection book in his Confederate section as these guns were thought in 1970s. CONDITION: fine overall, bright steel, smooth brass patina, good markings, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore.PROVENANCE: Bill Locke collection; Norm Flayderman collection; Pictured in every edition of Flayderman's Price Guide to Antique American guns; Pictured in Locke Collection book 1974; David Berenson from Jackson Armory, Dallas, TX; David Berenson estate collection 2014. (01-29627/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

Cal. 44. S# 241. This is a rare Texas revolver utilizing machinery and some parts from Civil War Tucker & Sherrard wartime manufacture. For many years these revolvers were thought made during the Civil War and gun is listed by serial number in Albaugh's Confederate Revolver text as one of six known. There are only about 10 Clark & Sherrard revolvers known, all made & sold postwar 1866-1867; most show long hard use. Bill Gary lists 6 S#s in this text 115, 231, 249, 288, 308, & 404, 4 of which are maker marked with etched "TEXAS ARMS" cylinders. A.S. Clark foreman for Clark, Sherrard & Co. wrote in 1867 that he had on hand "about 400 caliber /44 old style army revolvers which we plan to embellish into high class merchandise. We are prepared to furnish you a dozen at $20 gold each.". It is highly doubtful 400 revolvers were on hand as to the very few survivors. Made much like the wartime "Tucker & Sherrard" with barrels having no loading notch cut in lug, but round trigger guard instead of square back on wartime revolvers. This revolver utilized unserialized Colt 3rd model dragoon frame and letters of authenticity state opinion of originality. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Letters of authentication by Bill Gary & John Sexton 2006; Copy of James Julia auction listing & paid receipt. CONDITION: good to very good, all original as used with Colt dragoon grip frame, old contemporary braised crack repair on left side of frame. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auction lot 836, Oct. 6, 2006; David Berenson estate collection. (01-29630/JS). ANTIQUE $15,000-20,000.

FLASK. This finely patinaed 7" powder flask appeared on the back cover of Jackson arms catalog #15 (1959) and this is a really great fantasy item in this cataloger's opinion though it was sold in public auction as original in 2017. It was also in several well known Confederate collections and published in one book other than auction catalog. Regardless, estimate reflects value in our opinion as 20th century manufacture prior to 1959. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of 2017 auction information. CONDITION: good, was missing top which has been restored, dented, really looks vintage. (02-27308/JS). $2,000-4,000.

Cal. 44 (54 bore). S# 6809. The London Armoury Co. produced about 11,000 large 54 bore revolvers from 1859-1866. The largest part of that production was purchased by the Confederacy, and most have the Confederate inspection mark of John Southgate, JS/anchor and this marking is present on this revolver. The largest part of production, about 8000 guns were shipped to the Confederate States and it was very popular among the cavalry as reports suggest. This is an honest complete survivor. CONDITION: good overall, original, complete, & matching, metal overall has light pitting, S# weak on cylinder, grips sound, JS/anchor marking is weak but discernible. Mechanics need attention, holds cock, but cylinder does not index properly, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Butterfield & Butterfield June 27, 2001. (01-28983/JS). ANTIQUE.$3,000-5,000.

Cal. 54. S# 46. One of the great rarities in American Civil War breech loading carbines is the Confederate rising breech carbine made by the firm of Bilharz, Hall, & Co. Of Pittsylvania Courthouse, Virginia. The breech block rises vertically when the trigger guard/lever is lowered. Carbine is iron mounted on 2-piece walnut stock, 21" barrel with pinched front blade front sight & adjustable rear leaf sight, spring retained flat barrel band, sling ring mounted on the left side. "CS" surcharge is stamped on breech and barrel along with "P" proof. There are two distinct variations of this carbine based on the type of lever latch. Madaus & Murphy in their comprehensive text "CONFEDERATE CARBINES & MUSKETOONS" refer to this as the scarcer type 2 spring loaded latch. Regardless of latching mechanism, only 15 survivors are documented in all configurations and this is among the best of them. My database of known survivors: 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 46, 51, 60, 70, 78, 85, 94, and 104. Only 100 rising breech carbines were made and sold to the Confederacy, all delivered in September 1862. They were not well received and had problems in field, but all seem to have seen hard use and several survivors highly restored. There are also at least a couple excavated frames or breeches from early battle sites. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Letters of authentication by Bill Gary & John Sexton 2006; Copy of James Julia auction listing & paid receipt. Copy of September 16, 1862 CS government receipt for 100 Bilharz rising breech carbines. Detailed appraisal report 2013. CONDITION: very good overall, fine for Confederate arm, complete, matching & original, clear markings, good mechanics and good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Pictured on page 69 of Bill Albaugh's 1960 book "CONFEDERATE ARMS"; James Julia Auction lot 2076, Oct. 2, 2012; David Berenson estate collection. (01-29632/JS) $40,000-50,000.

STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 32 NSN. Jean-Baptiste Revol (1799–1886) high quality New Orleans gunsmith made some of the finest arms of the antebellum South. This is a deluxe high conditioned survivor, engraved steel mounted, brown and case color finish, nicely figured varnished walnut stock, gold vacant thumbplate. Stamped on top of barrel and lock "REVOL / N. ORLEANS", fixed rear sight, hooded front sight, screwed aperture for "lollipop" tang sight. Engraved trigger guard with finger loop terminates in acorn shaped finial as does floorplate, double set triggers. Original brass tipped wood ramrod, has attached steel combination screw/wiping worm. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Barrel retains 90% plus thinning original brown finish. Lock, hammer and breech retain strong bright and muted case colors. Stock is fine, sound, & solid, most all original bright glossy varnish is retained. Mechanically fine with shiny bright rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Damon Mills 2001; Fred Donaldson collection, James Julia Auctions lot 1303, Oct. 31, 2017. (01-28986/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

Cal. 42/50. S# 17. Doug Adams states in his definitive 2006 reference book "THE CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER" "Today there are eighteen known specimens of LeMat carbines, ranging in serial number from 2 to 112, establishing it also as one of the rarest and most desirable Confederate arms." Since Mr. Adams book, only one new # has been documented and that carbine S# 79 just sold in public auction May 7, 2026. Other survivors are 2, 4, 31, 34, 39, 47, 60*, 63, 69, 73, 79, 80, 81, 101, 106, 107, 108, & 112. These very rare carbines had cartridges made at the Macon Armory as noted by ordnance reports May 1863. S# 17 like all known survivors, has a .42 caliber rifled upper barrel with ten-shot cylinder and a lower rifled .50 caliber barrel. The lower barrel could shoot shot or ball, it is shot when hinged selector on hammer is pushed down. Carbine has a loading lever attached to the left side of the barrel lug, like 1st model grapeshot revolvers made 1861-1862. A ramrod along the right side for loading the lower barrel, bead style front sight with triangular style base, a two-leaf rear sight, "* / LM" and "17" on the right side of the barrel, "System Le Mat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris" engraved in fancy script on top barrel flat, matching S#s found throughout, sling rings fitted to the lower barrel band and the stock, and flat steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed authentication and appraisal report 2014; copy of James Julia auction listing; small file of research, master antique arms gunsmith Larry Smith receipt of repairs May 20, 2013. CONDITION: very good overall, appearing to be all original and authentic. Metal overall is brown with traces of original blue finish turned plum. Stock is sound and solid with most of old varnish finish. Gun functions well including selector. Rifle bore shows crisp rifling with scattered pitting. Secondary barrel shows thin rifling. When sold by Julia, hammer screw spanner nut was broken, now professionally repaired by Larry Smith as noted in his detailed receipt. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auctions, lot 1440, March 12, 2013; David Berenson estate collection. (01-29633/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000

1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. One of the most elusive of Confederate secondary arms is the South Carolina Palmetto Armory Model 1841 rifle, which there are very few specimens known. This example conforms to other known Palmetto Armory rifles: 33" barrel, brass furniture, unique toolbox mortise not cut for extra nipple, brass tipped ramrod. Lock markings: "PALMETTO ARMORY SC" in a circle around a Palmetto tree forward of hammer and "COLUMBIA / SC 1852" vertically at tail. Barrel breech marked "Wm.GLAZE&CO." and P V proofs. Buttplate has Palmetto "SC" overstrike of original "US", uniquely Palmetto matching assembly marks "V R" stamped inside buttplate & stock. Tang screw is original Palmetto round & semi- domed head, Federal always flat, retains unique Palmetto original brass blade front sight, fixed rear sight. This is a good original survivor. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of the American Society of Arms Collectors (ASAC) #115; Page 115/51 "The Palmetto Rifle, An Examination of the Survivors" by Frederick G. Novy, letter & notes from Dr. Novy on this rifle. CONDITION: fair to good overall, complete & original other than stock being cut back a few inches and brass barrel bands being blacksmith replacements. Barrel has been reamed out to .58 caliber with no remaining rifling present, missing sling swivels. Lock markings are all discernible with fine pitting over face of lock. Barrel has been cleaned with pitting, "Wm.GLAZE&CO." marking discernible, "P V" are clear, palmetto tree proof obscured. Stock is refinished with 2 large wood inset repairs rear & above lock. Mechanics are fine, clear smooth bore with some rust. Ramrod is original US Model 1841 with "M" inspection mark. PROVENANCE: Dr. Fred Novy collection. Dr. Novy is leading authority on Palmetto weapons and author of "The Palmetto Rifle" article published in American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin. He has studied most examples known in about every major institution & private collection. (01-29598/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

Cal. 58. S# 7522/6295. Cook & Brothers Manufactured over 7000 long arms during the Civil War. However, the survival rate is so low that a large quantity must have been destroyed near the end of the war. This is a typical late war carbine, almost identical to the example illustrated and described on pages 60-63 in Murphy and Madaus "Confederate Carbines & Musketoons" 2002, about 37" overall, 21" barrel stamped "COOK & BROTHER / ATHENS GA 1864" and numbered 6295. Lock is marked with Confederate First National flag rear of hammer, and "COOK & BROTHER ATHENS GA / 1864" and numbered 7522. Typical of late production is lack of captured ramrod and sling bar, mixed numbers, and use of Enfield hammer. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed authentication and appraisal report Sept. 1, 2014; copy of canceled check from Berenson when obtained in 2007; copies of Cook chapter from Murphy & Madaus. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, all original & complete with exception of missing front sling swivel, superior to vast majority of survivors, gray iron patina, smooth brass patina. Damascus lines in barrel evident, crisp markings, very good wood, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Hayes Otoupalik collection. David Berenson Estate collection 2007.(01-29645/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-40,000.

Cal. 58. NSN. This is a good original & complete example of the standard production Richmond Armory rifle musket that saw lots of use but has survived in complete original condition. Standard configuration, 40" barrel, 2-leaf rear sight, correct fixed front sight, brass butt plate, brass nose cap, original Richmond straight tapered ramrod, "VP" & eagle head proof at breech are discernible including broken "P" characteristic of Richmond manufacture. Barrel date is not visible due to pitting from hard use. The lock is dated "1863" at tail & "C.S. / RICHMOND, VA" forward of hammer. All components appear of Richmond manufacture. CONDITION: good overall. Complete & original, rear sight is replaced in correct style. Stock is refinished. Mechanically fine, good worn pitted rifled bore. (01-28985/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000

Cal. 52. S# 771. Standard configuration 38" overall, 21" round barrel, pinched blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight, "S.C. ROBINSON / ARMS MANUFACTORY / RICHMOND, VA / 1862" stamped forward of breech and on lock with S#, brass furniture. SC Robinson manufacturing company made an impressive copy of the Sharps military carbine that was well received by soldiers in the field. Less than 2000 carbines were made by March 1863 when the Confederate government bought the factory. Almost all Robinson Sharps saw very hard use in the field. This is a superior survivor, excellent markings, complete & original. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: note concerning purchase 2005. CONDITION: very good overall, original, matching, & complete. Mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Hayes Otoupalik collection; Don Bryan collection; David Berenson estate collection 2005. (01-29639/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-20,000.

GUN. Cal. 55/63. NSN. This rare British double-barrel rifle was designed by Brigadier-General John Jacob (1812-1858) and produced by Swinburn & Son of Birmingham. Shortly before his death in 1858, Jacob ordered 900 of these rifles, which were issued to his regiment, the Jacob's Rifles Battalion. They remained in use for a short period after his death before being replaced by the British standard pattern. Some were later sold as surplus and used in the American Civil War. Chaplain Lorenzo Barber of the Berdan Sharpshooters is documented to have carried a Jacob's rifle with "one barrel loaded with buckshot and the other with a solid projectile". This is a monster of a gun, over 10 pounds, 40.5" overall, 24" side by side heavy .55" 4-groove rifled and 16ga (.63") heavy wall smoothbore barrels. Combination folding 3-leaf and adjustable long-range rear sight, "SWINBURN & SON / PATENT / 1861" marked locks, "JACOBS RIFLES" engraved on patch box. Patch box contains 3 of the unique winged lead projectiles that fit the Jacob's patent 4-groove bore, examples have been excavated in Civil War sites. Rifle fitted with wide barrel band fitted with sling swivel, rear sling swivel rear of trigger-guard, unique swelled ramrod with asymmetric head. CONDITION: very good to fine, complete and original, was not disassembled to locate S#, theoretically they are numbered 1-900. Rifle retains traces of original blue on barrel, strong traces of case colors on locks, breech, and hammers. Stock is fine, minor cosmetic dings & dents. Rear sling swivel has been tightened by paper shim, otherwise rifle mechanically is fine, both bores are bright and shiny. (01-28826/JS). $4,000-6,000.

CARRIED BY COL. DAVID LANG, 8TH FLORIDA INFANTRY. Cal. 44. S# 53136. Col. David Lang (1838-1917) born in Camden County, GA, attended the Georgia Military Institute, graduating in 1857. He later moved to Suwannee County, Florida and worked as a surveyor till war began and he enlisted in the 1st FL as a private, April 1862 he was commissioned captain in 8th FL, wounded at Antietam & Fredericksburg. After recovering, Lang was promoted to colonel of the 8th Florida on April 30, 1863, and fought at Chancellorsville, where brigade commander Edward A. Perry was disabled. Lang then led Perry's Florida Brigade in the Gettysburg campaign. On July 2, 1863, he attacked the Union center on Cemetery Ridge but was repulsed by the II Corps; the next day, the brigade supported Pickett's Charge. Brigade about 60% of its 700-plus men. When Perry returned, Lang resumed command of the 8th Florida during the Bristoe and Mine Run campaigns of 1863. In 1864, Lang led the 8th Florida regiment at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 5, then took command of the Florida Brigade again when Perry was badly wounded the next day. He commanded the brigade through Appomattox. Postwar he was FL adjutant general, and member of legislature.Retained by his family is this Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA foot officers sword and Remington New Model Army revolver & holster that Lang carried throughout war. The Remington revolver is US military inspected and was issued and captured at unknown date, but gun was made in 1861 or early 1862 based on S#. The sword is classic Confederate officer sword, copy of US pattern 1850, 29" blade with unstopped fuller, distinct Boyle & Gamble high copper cast brass hilt with pierced floral basket, laurel leaf relief decorated pommel, tiny twisted wire wrapped leather grip, plain undecorated quillon. The revolver retains it original unmarked military flap holster.UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: affidavit from Dr. Reggie Van Driest stating family descent of Col. Lang's sword & pistol, large file of wartime letters & correspondence and copies of documents in Florida state archives, copies of photographs of Lang in Confederate uniform (original is in Virginia Historical Society), and postwar in Florida Adjutant General uniform. Copy of unpublished letters to John Bachelder of the Gettysburg Battlefield Commission & others identifying exact positions held by his brigade and individual regiments (2nd, 5th, & 8th Florida) during the Gettysburg battle and positions where soldiers were killed. 1999 letter from Jim Studnicki, Florida historian & authority asking permission to use photos of captured Remington in an upcoming book. CONDITION: good overall, revolver is complete, original & matching, cleaned, 3-line patent & address are about half discernible, mechanics are fine, crisp rifled bore. Sword is complete and original, stained & pitted blade, resharpened tip, accompanying scabbard fits well but is mix of non-Confederate leather & mounts. (01-29568 & 02-27145/JS) ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Reggie Van Driest and direct family descent.

NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, MIDSHIPMAN JAMES DYKE, CSS FLORIDA. There are only 3 documented Boyle & Gamble CSN officer's known, and only 2 are inscribed. Sword was made mid-1862 when James Dyke was serving on CSS Richmond prior to his service on the CSS Florida. 27" flat saber ground sword blade, 10" sharpened spear point, etched image of the ironclad CSS Richmond adjacent to his etched name "Jas. H. Dyke" along with "CSN" in large panel with fouled anchor, acorns & oak leaves. High copper Boyle & Gamble pattern 1850 floral decorated hilt has classic pommel with cast ivy leaf decoration. James H. Dyke (1846-1869) born in Florida was son of prominent Tallahassee newspaper editor, served in Tallahassee's Leon Guards, Co. D, 2nd Florida infantry, July-September 1861, transferring to Confederate navy as 16 year old midshipman on CSS Patrick Henry, later to CSS Richmond. The Richmond was a casemate iron clad war ship like its famous cousin CSS Virginia. He went on to be assigned to the famous revenue raider CSS Florida where Dyke served till June 1864 taking last command with CSS Rappahannock while still in dock in England. He returned to New York after the war penniless and made his way back to Tallahassee where he died at 23 years old. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: report of authenticity written by certified appraiser & Confederate arms expert John Sexton as well as a small biographic research file. CONDITION: very good overall, "as found", weathered & chipped wood grip retains single copper wire wrap and small traces of white dyed leather under wire, wood grip has hand worn patina. Blade is smooth gray with all etched decoration discernible, good point, staining and light pitting near tip, hilt has mottled dark patina. PROVENANCE: found in Los Angeles flea market about 1980. (02-25385/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.

SWORD. Among the most unique Confederate designed officer sword was made with CSA pierced design in hilt. The sword was made by Louis Froilich at his Confederate States Armory in Kenansville NC. Sword is 38 inches overall with bright 31.5" unstopped fuller blade. The original scabbard unique to Froelich is lap seamed sheet iron, small brass ring mounts, pinned brass throat, distinctive sculpted iron drag with flaring round lobes, scabbard body lacquered. This is a beautiful "as found" Froelich staff with fine patina. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is superior retaining much of its original polish & luster, excellent point. Brass hilt & scabbard mounts have matching uncleaned dark chocolate/olive patina. Spiral cut wood grip retains traces of its original leather with tightly wrapped original single brass wire wrap. The original leather protective washer between blade and hilt is retained which keeps hilt tight with no play. Assembly marks present cut into edge of hilt "XXVII" and on throat "XI". Scabbard is sound, traces of varnish, dark patina, fits blade perfectly. (02-26605/JS). NON-GUN. $9,000-12,000.

RIGDON, COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI. 23.5" overall, 17.5" double-edged blade, 2.25" wide, .28" thick. This massive short sword with CS letters at opposite ends of guard has been highly reproduced due to its popularity and unique design. This example has impeccable surfaces and great patina. The C&S letters are so similar to those on known Leech & Rigdon products, it is fair to assume they made the sword and were among the largest deep South sword manufacturers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: receipt from Powder Horn Antiques, July 29, 1999. CONDITION: Very good overall, uncleaned with mixed mustard to chocolate colored patina to brass. PROVENANCE: David Berenson estate collection 1999. (02-27302/JS). $3,000-4,000.

"SNAKES IN GUARD" OFFICER SWORD. 34.5" overall, 29.5" blade with unstopped fuller, brass hilt with unique Dewitt designed intertwined snakes in place of the US floral design. Spiral carved wood grip, smooth plain undecorated pommel & quillon. A. H. Dewitt (1817-1874), Columbus, GA was only in business for about a year in 1861 making swords before selling his manufactory to gunmakers in 1862. He had previously been a jeweler and is renowned for his unique design of "snakes in guard" officer swords. His swords are quite rare and this is an honest complete and original example most likely taken home as a souvenir as found in Chicago area many years ago. CONDITION: blade is uncleaned, dark with large forging flaw, missing protective leather washer so slightly loose. Hilt has dark olive patina, spiral carved wood grip has hand worn patina with any wrap long gone. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-1/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-4,000.

William Albaugh when describing this pattern in his early texts stated even though he did not know who made it: "it is as Confederate as corn pone & molasses". We now know this sword was most likely made early at the Confederate States Armory, owned by Louis Froelich, Wilmington, North Carolina. These are unique massive sabers, 34" unstopped fuller blade, unique smooth mushroom shaped pommel, elegant large 3-branch flat slotted guard terminating into large flat quillon. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina, the thin leather grip veneer is long gone, well patinaed dark wood grip & original iron wire wrap. Brass hilt has smooth medium mustard patina and perfect shape; a vast majority of this pattern have cracked or broken branches. This is a beautiful survivor of a rare & desirable Confederate early war cavalry saber. (02-26606/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-4,000.

FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD. 30" unstopped fuller blade, Confederate copy of US 1850 with pierced floral design, undecorated smooth sided quillon unique to most Confederate swords. Pommel has distinct Boyle & Gamble raised laurel leaf decoration. Also unique to this maker is use of white dyed leather which this example shows clearly. CONDITION: sword overall is very good, blade is cleaned gray/bright with pitting, good point. Hilt has olive/dark mustard patina, grip retains 90% original leather and tight single brass wire wrap. Protective washer intact which covers the assembly number which is almost always present on this maker. (02-26607/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-4,000.

ALABAMA BOWIE KNIFE. This is a fine example of Confederate D-Guard bowie knife stamped on guard "T.L. PRUETT. MAKER. PRATTVILLE ALA" There are about 10 of these knives known. 16.75" blade, meaty .3" thick, and 1.75" wide at ricasso. The 2012 text "CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES" states"T.L Pruett produced what are now the most well known of all Southern-identified blacksmith-made knives. An expert craftsman by any standard, his heavy classically Confederate D-guard knives were well made in fit and finish. The 1860 Autauga County, Alabama, census lists him as a 'blacksmith' in the town of Prattville. Like many other skilled craftsman, Pruett put his expertise to work for the war effort. The Bowie knives that he made for the local Autuaga Guards (Cook, 24th Alabama Inf.) were described in this note, which ran in the Richmond Dispatch of September 18, 1861: 'A formidable weapon: We were shown yesterday a knife, manufactured by Mr. Pruett, of Prattville which is the most formidable looking weapon in the shape of a knife we have seen yet. The Arkansas toothpick is left completely in the shade. The blade of the new one we saw was nineteen inches in length, and weighed two and one half pounds. It seemed to be of good steel, and appeared powerful enough to divide a Yankee completely. Mr. P. had just furnished one hundred of these knives to Capt. Faulkner's company of Autauga, will be ready to supply as many more as may be needed--Montgomery Advertiser'. Carried from the Montgomery Advertiser, the blade length was exaggerated, as most Pruett knives have closer to a 17-inch blade. All Pruett knives are distinct and nearly identical with about ten examples extant. Large, sturdy and heavy, the 17-inch single-edged blade has a 3-inch sharpened false-edge to form a spear point. Two wrought iron seamed ferrules border and oval hardwood grip. The wrought iron guard is thick and heavy with a spoon-shaped quillon. The tang is peened at the rear and finished flat. Each guard is marked along the outside, 'T.L. Pruett. Maker. Prattville Ala.' using single letter dies. Pruett knives are among the only three or four legitimately marked Confederate knives using single letter stamps."UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small file of research. CONDITION: "as found" in very good overall, iron patina, staining & pitting, old sharpening, good point, markings discernible, long hairline crack in oak grip. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History; James Julia Auction, lot 3281 Oct. 9, 2014; David Berenson estate collection. (02-27299/JS). $15,000-20,000.

ORIGINAL SHEATH. 22.25" overall; 17.25" clip point blade, 1.6" maximum width, .3" thick, 4" clip, iron ferrule, oval tapered light wood grip. Original tooled leather sheath with 3" tin tip, sewn edge, reinforced leather throat, sewn belt loop is broken. This knife is almost identical to GA Armory knife & sheath shown on page 103 of my co-authored 2012 text "CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES". This knife exhibits the best cutlered D-guard of GA Armory contractors. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of chapter from "Confederate Bowie Knives" on Georgia Arsenal knives. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade is gray/bright with some original finishing marks and polish, scattered staining & light pitting, tip has been re-shaped and pointed. Sheath is very good, supple, with craquelure, chipping, scuffing, edge partially unsewn, belt loop is missing, tin tip dented. (02-26583/JS). NON-GUN. $6,000-8,000.

This knife is pictured on page 224, "Accoutrements IV" by James Johnston. 14.5" overall, 10" meaty .35" thick clip point blade stamped "H. HUBER / C. STEEL" on ricasso. You can see characteristics of the very popular "ENGLISH & HUBER" bowies for blade form and sheaths. This early 1830s bowie has crown stag grip that covers half of the sculpted German silver cross guard. Tom Stapleton wrote about his theory that Huber made the first knife for Jim Bowie when his brother Rezin visited "a Philadelphia cutler" in 1832 and not Schively as is generally thought. Regardless, Henry Huber bowies are rare with only a few examples known, all with crown stag handles. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of 2 ASAC articles by Tom K. Stapleton, M.D. discussing Henry Huber as possibly the cutler who made Jim Bowie's knife; copy of page from Accoutrements IV where knife is featured. CONDITION: very good overall, maker mark is crisp, German silver crossguard and sheath mounts are uncleaned with light patina, original sheath is sound, slightly shrunk & fits with small gap, tooled leather is scuffed. PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection. (02-27258/JS). NON-GUN. $12,000-15,000.

BOWIE KNIFE. This knife is pictured on page 234, "Accoutrements IV" by James Johnston. 20" overall, 14" meaty .3" thick clip point blade agent marked "M.L. BRADFORD & CO. BOSTON", Bradford had high end Boston sporting & gentleman's shop established in 1842. All Bradford marked knives were made by Frederick Hassam. Hassam was a true artist making his unique designed bowies each fitted with a crown stag handle carved & polished to perfectly fit a hand. His son too was an American artist of international renown Frederick Childe Hassam. Bowie, circa 1860 is accompanied with well fit leather sheath with brass throat. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of listing from 2006 James Julia auction, copy of page from Accoutrements IV where knife is featured. CONDITION: very good overall, blade has old sharpening marks, few small nicks in cutting edge, 4" oval iron guard has dark iron patina, sheath missing tip, throat has dark uncleaned brass patina, leather sound retaining most original polish with craquelure. Stag has hand worn patina, pinned silver pommel cap scratched with mottled patina. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auctions, lot 424, Oct. 9, 2006; James R. Johnston collection. (02-27259/JS). NON-GUN. $12,000-15,000.

CONTAINED IN SINGLE SHEATH.These knives are pictured & described on pages 145-146 of James R. Johnston's "Accoutrements III". He opines these large bowies could be used in dueling in New Orleans. This is probably more folklore or myth, but this is remarkable pair of bowies. Knives almost identical one is 17" overall, 11.5" blade & other 17.25" with 11.75" blade. Blades are each just over 2" wide, about .25" thick, saber ground, 3" steel ovoid cross guards, full tang, ebony slab handles. Scabbard is carved 3-piece wood body, thin Moroccan leather veneered cover with reinforcing screwed leather strap at throat. Knives only fit perfectly in their designated side of sheath, as each mortise custom carved for each blade. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of pages from Accoutrements III where knives are featured. CONDITION: very good overall to fine overall, blades are uncleaned with staining & original polishing & grinding marks. Sheath has losses to veneer and open seams along edges. PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection. (02-27254/JS). NON-GUN. $8,000-10,000.

15" overall, 10" clip point blade, full tang, .22" thick, 2.5" unsharpened clip, short ricasso which curves en suite with 2-piece cross guard with finger guard, ivory slab panels, heavy pinned silver pommel and cross guard are unique design. Tooled two layer leather sheath has silver tip and throat support. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, blade shows finishing marks, staining and light pitting, old sharpening and few small nicks in cutting edge, ivory has toned patina with small age cracks, silver pommel, crossguard, and sheath mounts dark oxidized patina. Leather crazed, cracked, scuffed and re-colored black to hide scuffs and losses to outer layer, belt loop only retains base. PROVENANCE: Rick Mack collection. (02-27218/JS). $6,000-8,000.

17.5"overall, 11.75" clip point blade, .35" thick at ricasso stamped "ALFRED / HUNTER", unique Hunter carved ivory handle with "owl eyes"; 3.25" sculpted German silver crossguard terminating in lobed quillons. Alfred Hunter first shows up as cutler in 1830 Newark, NJ city directory, his knives are iconic with unique ivory handles and meaty blades ranging from 8" to 16". CONDITION: very good, blade retains some original luster and finishing marks, old sharpening, crisp maker mark, old crack repair to grip. PROVENANCE: Rick Mack collection. (02-27219/JS). $6,000-8,000.

18" overall, 12.75" clip point blade with Spanish notch, .26" thick, light etched edge panels with vines, leaves, and berries, along with "WARRANTED OF BEST QUALITY" at top edge. "G. OATES / SHEFFIELD" is stamped on ricasso. Sculptured solid cast German silver handle with nicely figured horn slab panelsGeorge Oates (1810-1861) was well known scissor manufacturer in Sheffield. He is found in Sheffield directories in 1820s up to 1833 as scissor maker, but in 1837 he is listed as scissor & dagger maker. His foray into knives was short as by 1840 and all directories later, he is listed only as scissor manufacturer employing 30 workers at his death. The demand for bowies in 1830s was strong and Sheffield cutlers made many in this period to rival American makers like Schively, Rose, Chevalier and others. There are several other large distinctive cast frame bowies by Oates and all unique elegant design. CONDITION: fine overall, some luster to blade with staining & light pitting, etched motto is light and worn; horn slabs have age patina. German silver hilt sound, cleaned with toned silver patina. PROVENANCE: Rick Mack collection. (02-27220/JS). $6,000-8,000.

Massive early spear point with walrus ivory handle. This knife was the highlight of Compton's LaBauve's extensive primitive American knife collection. He allowed Gordon Minnis to publish it in his 1983 "AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIVES" text, full page 83. Knife is 14.5" overall, 9" meaty blade, .37" thick, saber ground. The original tag is missing as described in book as belonging to James P. Beckwourth (1798-1867). Beckwourth born of an American officer and a slave in Virginia had a very colorful history as explorer in the west, he discovered a California pass in the Sierra Nevada's named for him in 1851. There is little doubt that this knife was made early circa 1850s-1860s probably near San Francisco where later Michael Price bowies have same blade form and use of walrus is very rare except in San Franciso knives. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of page from Minnis book where shown. CONDITION: very good overall, blade retains some original polish & luster, uncleaned "as found". PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26496-4/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-8,000.

SIDE KNIFE & SHEATH.This knife is pictured on page 212, "Accoutrements IV" by James Johnston and also pictured in Norm Flayderman's "The Bowie Knife" on page 28. These early American made silver mounted knives, often are found identified from the 1790 to War of 1812 era. 13" overall, 9" 18th century style fullered blade, handle is horn with inset mother-of-pearl with silver cap & ferrule, accompanying well fit silver mounted sheath has silver belt loop and frog stud button.UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of pages from Flayderman and Johnson books where illustrated. CONDITION: knife is very good overall, sheath is missing a quarter of its original leather on reverse side, but silver mounts are excellent. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman collection; Bill Myers collection; James R. Johnston collection. (02-27260/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-5,000.

13.5" overall, 8" clip point blade, "GEORGE / BERLEYS / CELEBRATED / CUTLERY" stamped on ricasso, bulbous checkered rosewood handle, German silver clam shell pommel, grape leaf & grape decorated ferrule, gold embossed Moroccan veneered German silver mounted sheath. Berley listed as cutler 1851-1859, his knives are rarely offered. CONDITION: very good overall, blade retains original luster & polish, sharpening, bent reshaped point, sheath has scuffing. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26471/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-4,000.

WOSTENHOLM EXHIBITION FOLDING KNIFE. Unique 2 foot long blade marked "GEORGE WOSTENHOLM / CELEBRATED / ROCKINGHAM WORKS". This is Westerholm's earliest address. Over 4 feet opened, pinned wood slabs, German silver bolsters. The Rockingham Works in Sheffield began about 1810. CONDITION: good overall, blade has mottled iron patina with pitting, marking at ricasso all discernible. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26488/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

BOWIES.1) Automatic by A. Leon, 4" dagger point, horn slabs, functional. 2) Rare "ANTI-GAROTE KNIFE " by J. Walters, stag slabs, 14" overall with both locking blades extended. 3) Lingard, 9" overall, 4" locking blade, solid cast handles with abstract horn inlays. 4) 9" locking dagger by "J Wilson, Hawksworth, & Moss", repose silver sides with eagle embossed pommel. CONDITION: good to very good overall, some horn insets on Lingard are insect damaged. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26494-2/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

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20" overall, 14" spearpoint Damascus blade, top 8" sharpened edge, over 3" wide, signed on ricasso "CHUCK HAWES / MAKER / WELDON, IL", full tang, black Micarta slab handles, inset round brass & silver mosaic escutcheon. D-guard is also Damascus steel. Custom alligator & leather sheath made by "ROWE'S, HOPE, ARKANSAS". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of August 2014 Blade magazine where this exact "fighter" is featured in interview with Hawes. CONDITION: excellent, razor sharp, sheath excellent too, tight fit. (02-26411/JS). $1,500-2,500.

10.25" overall, heavy 4.5" clip-point unmarked main blade, and 3" secondary blade. Heavy cast brass with "elephant tusk" inset slabs, bolsters stamped with American eagle, stars, and St. George slaying dragon. CONDITION: very good "as found", blades gray, sharp, good points, aged patina to inset slabs. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26489/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

14.5" overall, 9.75" clip point blade, unknown maker marked "J CAB" on ricasso. Heavy iron bolsters, ivory slab handle. This style with blade overlapping handle and ringed blade release are often French. CONDITION: very good overall, uncleaned "as found", iron patina, some luster of blade where protected in handle. Ivory has rich patina with small cracks at pins. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26496-5/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

An extremely large bowie knife that is a 20th century recreation of a mid 1800s style. The knife measures 23" overall with a 15 1/4" clipped point blade. The blade is stamped at the ricasso " V (crown) R UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET LONDON". German silver crossguard with a silver horse head pommel and ferrule. Shaped horn grip with chamfered corners. Black leather scabbard with silvered mounts. CONDITION: both the knife and the scabbard show very light wear overall. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24645/BF). NON-GUN. $400-600.

BOX. 8" x 6.5" x 2", brown leather cartridge box with large, embossed CS & Houston Texas Ordnance Department cartouche, dated 1864. This is the rarest and best marked of all Confederate cartridge boxes. Box has survived in beautiful condition, complete with single tin and nicely inscribed by soldier "J L. Whittenburg" on inner flap. Capt. John L. Whittenburg (1841-1905) entered service October 1861 as captain in 27th Texas State Militia, his 4 younger brothers all served as NCOs or enlisted men. This box and his photograph sold in next lot have remained in family till now. There are only 2 other surviving cartridge boxes of this pattern known. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research on Whittenburg family. Whittenburg family were early Texas settlers and prominent Florence, Williamson County, TX pioneers. CONDITION: very good and complete. Glued repair to closure tab. (02-25410-1/JS). NON-GUN. $20,000-30,000.

J. L. WHITTENBURG. Cased ninth plate ruby ambrotype, seated Whittenburg is armed with 3rd model Colt navy revolver and massive D-Guard bowie knife, throat to knife sheath is clearly observed on his belt, mat was not removed to see more detail of revolver and sheath. This is probably the finest Texas image showing detailed D-Guard bowie of truly big Texas size. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research on Whittenburg, back of case has inked family details. CONDITION: very good, crystal clear, light scratches in emulsion, crisp detail and contrast, case is complete, broken cloth hinge. (02-25410-2/JS). NON-GUN. $6,000-8,000.

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MOLD. 6-cavity mold for 58 caliber "Hanoverian-Tige" solid base minié balls. These bullets are excavated in Confederate early battle & camp sites. Mold is arsenal-style scissor type with hinged sprue cutter, 15" overall, all steel. CONDITION: very good, missing wood handles. (02-26578-33/JS). $2,000-3,000.

A good classic example of a Civil War Confederate rectangular waist belt plate with a "C.S.A." motif on the front. This Atlanta style plate has the traditional 3 hooks on the reverse and measures approximately 48mm x 69mm. This belt plate is quite similar to plate 88 in the Steve Mullinex buckle book. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: this plate comes with a signed letter of authentication from noted collector and authority, Lewis Leigh, Jr. CONDITION: light wear overall with a few expected dings and scratches. (02-27042/BF). NON-GUN. $1,800-2,200.

This hair and associated documentation is held within a modern frame that measures approx 14 3/4" x 17". The single hair is held within a gilded 2" x 1 1/2" filigreed frame mounted in the upper left hand corner of the document. The upper right hand corner contains a copy of the original provenance from a lock of Lee's hair. Signed and dated "April 19, 1869". Further words of authentication are provided by Charles Hamilton, noted autograph expert and Louis Mushro, life member of the Manuscript Society. Finally, a reproduced photo of Lee adorns the lower left corner. CONDITION: frame shows only the slightest wear. The hair appears well protected and preserved. (02-27029/BF). NON-GUN. $400-600.

METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 1800. Bbl. 7 1/2". This is one of several guns noted w/ spurious inscriptions to famous people. Regardless of inscription, this appears to be a good honest, scarce Colt copy made by Metropolitan Arms Co. of New York w/ original ivory grips. Randall Lee Gibson (1832-1892) was a prominent Louisiana politician & Tulane University's 1st president. He graduated from Yale University in 1853, returning to New Orleans to study law at school, at what is now Tulane University. On August 13th 1861, Gibson was commissioned Col. of 13th Louisiana Infantry, promoted to Brigadier Gen. Jan 11th 1864. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching, traces of original blue, areas of pitting, good markings, well patinated smooth ivory grips fit fairly well, mechanics fine, good rifled bore. (01-29152/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

1ST EDITION DUST JACKET. No doubt the most popular Southern anthology ever written and it was such a massive hit that the short run of first printing sold out in days. A second printing in June 1936 was the start of 33 distinct later printings in 1936 alone, over 1,000,000 books were sold before Christmas 1936. The true first editions have publication date of "May 1936", even rarer are surviving true 1st edition dust jackets with all the correct first issue points "$3.00" price present on front flap, and "Gone with the Wind" title listed as 2nd book in 2nd column on back flap. Book was so famous after May 1936, later edition dust jackets list "Gone with the Wind" title as 1st book as it was selling multiple times as many of all 17 current McMillan published titles. CONDITION: This copy has light soiling, slightly chipped corners, tight binding, dust jacket is fine with 2 restored chips on spine, light fading. PROVENANCE: Christie's Auction, July 2, 2002; Collection of Dr. Reggie Van Driest. (02-27146/JS). $6,000-9,000.

HUNTON". This is among the rarest confederate books privately printed for family members in 1929 in an edition of only 100. This is number 8 and was presented to Rufus Washington Weaver by Eppa Hutton IV. This important Confederate text is listed the anthology "In Tall Cotton" as one the most important Confederate books written and one of the rarest to find in such a limited edition. Eppa Hutton (1822-1908) Was a prominent Virginia attorney who was a confederate general during the Civil War, after the war he served in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. The Hutton family is still prominent in law in Virginia.UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1860 autograph letter of Eppa Hutton, newspaper articles about Hutton and his son Eppa Hutton Jr, his death & memorial pamphlet. Biography of the Reverend Rufus Washington Weaver and list of his papers at the Southern Baptist Historical Library & Archives. copy of 1990 letter from Eppa Hutton to consignor telling of trip visiting Gettysburg and seeing "high water mark" as described by General Hutton in autobiography. CONDITION: Fine, slight soiling to blue cloth cover, & top edge, inscriptions fine. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27148/JS). $3,000-5,000.

Large format cabinet card photo of Mosby in uniform, large bold signature "Yours Truly / Jno. Mosby". Back of photo board has inscription in Mosby's hand "copy of a photograph taken in Richmond in September 1864, when I was on crutches wounded – J.S.M". You can't ger a better signed image of the "Grey Ghost of the Confederacy" than this beautiful showpiece. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hendershott catalog image is offered with receipt. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Stanley Horn collection; Gary Hendershott catalog July 1991, item 62; David Berenson estate collection. (02-27315/JS). $2,000-4,000.

GENERALS LEE, HOOD, BEAUREGARD & LONGSTREET. 7" x 5" John Douglas, New Orleans engraved 1866 "Southern Hospital Association for Disabled Soldiers" certificate signed by luminary Confederate generals: Robert E Lee, James Longstreet, John Bell Hood, & PGT Beauregard. Douglas who produced the 1st Confederate bonds engraved a fine vignette of a wounded Confederate soldier receiving aid from Southern Belle. Certificate is issued to Judge Benjamin S. Bibb (1795-1884), a prominent Alabama planter whose son William was killed at Battle of Seven Pines in 1862. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of James Julia auction caption. 6" x 8" Victorian decorated frame that document was displayed in. CONDITION: very good, dark ink signatures, missing upper right corner of paper. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History;James Julia auction of Judge George Greene estate, lot 3289, Oct. 9, 2014; Estate collection of David Berenson.(02-27316/JS). $2,000-4,000.

1) Colonel Turner Ashby, signed requisition, also signed "Capt. Samuel B Myers, Co. "C" Coln. Ashby's Regiment"2) Rare Lt. Col. John A. Washington 4page ALS, May 22, 1861, John Augustine Washington (1821-1861) George Washington's great grandnephew and last member of Washington family to own Mount Vernon.3) 10" x 6.5" memorial for "John A. Washington of Mount Vernon, Lt-Col and aide-de-camp to General Robert E lee, Killed Valley Mountain, Sept 13, 1861"4) John Bell Hood, large clip autograph5) Wade Hampton, large clip signature6) Robert E. Lee CDV in uniform7) Confederate General Order No. 3, Feb. 6, 1865, appointing Robert E. Lee "general in Chief" of all Confederate armies.8) CDV of J.E.B. Stuart, famous seated view wearing uniform, sword, and hatCONDITION: very good overall, "Rebel Archive" stamp on GO No. 3, stains on J.A. Washington letter. PROVENANCE: David Berenson estate collection. (02-27329/JS) $1,000-2,000.

18TH BATT'L VIRGINIA HEAVY ARTILLERY. Published 9th plate ruby ambrotype of 3/4 view of Lt. Benjamin Edward Hawkins (1841-1864) in double breasted gray frock coat and matching gray vest, buttons gilded. Benjamin enlisted at Petersburg as 3rd Sergeant in Capt. G. V. Rambaut's Company of Virginia Volunteers. (The Company eventually was designated Company "C", 18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery). Elected as 2nd Lieutenant on 20 July 1863. He was shot in the stomach on Main Street in Richmond on December 26,1864, while attempting to break up a fight. He died at General Hospital No. 9 (a/k/a the "Receiving and Wayside" or "Seabrook's" Hospital) a few days later. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: A slip of paper folded inside case identifies soldier and from Richmond estate. Correspondence from VA Historical Society in 1998 relates its publication in its upcoming "Portraits of Conflict". CONDITION: Fine overall. PROVENANCE: Richmond estate; George Esker collection: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection 1996. (02-27150/JS). $1,000-2,000.

ALBUMS. Both albums 8x5", full leather bound with gilt edges, about 100 notes & signatures class of 1859/1860, all southern men, many became soldiers, a few signed during war with units. One album belonged to William Breedlove Smith who served in Confederate Navy on CSS Sumter, CSS Alabama and CSS Shenandoah. Over 70% of students at university served during the war in 1860/1861 class. This will be an interesting project to find histories of all the signatures. CONDITION: very good overall, spines each have lower thirds removed, signatures all fine. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-1/JS). $1,000-2,000.

CAPTURED AT FORT DONELSON. 8" x 10" leather bound logbook, with 20 pages of manuscript Special Orders, starting S.O. No. 1, September 26, 1861, ending with Special Order No. 53, Jan. 31, 1862 with additional entry " captured at Fort Donelson Feb. 15, 1862 by R. B. Funston …. By order J. M. Tuttle Col. Commanding 2nd Iowa Regt". Also with lot is Robert B Funston's illustrated discharge from 2nd Iowa at Pulaski, TN December 24, 1863. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: few research documents. CONDITION: Good overall, spine is new glued buckram, few signatures loose, but all intact and easily read. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-5/JS). $800-1,200.

"HARDEE TACTICS. 220 pages, green boards, red spine, large label on front, fold out plate, illustrated, 8.25" x 5.5". CONDITION: very good overall in custom slip case. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-4/JS) $700-900.

ARMY REGULATIONS. 8.5x5.25" "ARMY REGULATIONS-ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES" 232 pages including "ARTICLES OF WAR" addendum, published 1862, Raleigh, NC, printed at the inst. For the Deaf & Dumb & Blind. "G.F. Harrison A.A.G. presented by Col. Lightfoot April 21, 1862" inked on front flyleaf, brown cloth wrap bound. Pasted labels on cover & title page state "left by an adjutant general of field's brigade at Maj. Roy Mason's Fredericksburg, VA. Bought at a sale in 1884". Charles E. Lightfoot was colonel of 6th NC. CONDITION: very good overall with added pasted labels as noted. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-6/JS). $700-900.

380 pages, fold out plate, Richmond, Virginia 1861, leather spine, marbled cover, "A MANUAL OF INFANTRY and RIFLE TACTICS" Lt. Col. Wm. H. Richardson, graduate & former asst. instructor of tactics, VMI. Published by A. Morris, Charles H. Wynne-printer. An attractive copy in displayable condition, 6x4". CONDITION: very good overall, complete with one blank fly leaf in back damaged, covers scuffed. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-3/JS). $400-600.

232 page Hardee's tactics, vol. 2, printed Louisville, KY 1861, illustrated, fold out plates, inscribed on inside cover "W J McKinney / Co I /2nd Reg ARK / Nolan Texas", also inscribed on 2nd flyleaf "Wm. James McKinney / of Bradly County / Arkansas". William James McKinney (1830-1880) born in Georgia, was master carpenter with 3 slaves in Bradley County Arkansas in 1860, buried in Pine Bluff. McKinney was Commander and Colonel of 2nd ARK Inf. CONDITION: very good overall, slight water stained edges, appears intact and complete, bit shaken, good binding, ink inscription blurred, pencil inscription very good. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-7/JS). $400-600.

1) "REGULATIONS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY" 420 pages, Richmond, VA 1862, contents good, marbled boards scuffed and chipped, worn edges, re-inked label on cloth spine, foxing, loose signature in index, few annotated pages. 2) "MANUAL OF BAYONET EXERCISE", by George McClellan, Philadelphia 1852, very good condition. CONDITION: As described. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27151-9/JS). $400-600.

SERVANT, 1827. 49 x 51mm, diamond shape with clipped corners, number 253, "LAFAR" maker's cartouche on verso. CONDITION: crease flattened. (02-25497-31/JS). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,600.

46mm, large convex diamond shape with clipped corners, number 127. CONDITION: very good, cleaned, corroded surface. (02-25497-28/JS). NON-GUN. 1,200-1,600.

43mm, large diamond shape with clipped corners, number 49. CONDITION: very good, excavated patina. (02-25497-26/JS). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,600.

Beautiful natural nugget with embedded quartz 112grams (~1.7" x 1" x .6"). Mr. Berenson had this displayed with his "Alaskan" model DA Colt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small imprinted display tag. CONDITION: beautiful yellow-orange metal color noting high purity as most Alaskan gold is at least 95% pure. PROVENANCE: David Berenson estate collection. (02-27320/JS). $10,000-20,000.

Cal. 54. S# 6391. A total of approx 8000 Navy type carbines were produced from 1862-65 within the 1000-12000 serial number range. It is fitted with a 24" bbl with leather covering, iron block front sight, & Sharps patent rear sight. The leather covering was intended to protect the bbl from harsh sea service conditions, however most ended up procured by the Army. Straight grip walnut stock with brass buttplate. CONDITION: overall good+. Leather remains nicely intact with some crazing, scuffs and minor losses. Metal has an even grey patina. Good stock has been lightly sanded. Bore has strong deep rifling with some pitting. (01-29053/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 54. S# 4621. Mfg 1863-67 with a total of 500 mfg within the 6000-12000 SN range. The army types do not have screw holes for the retaining the leather cover that was found on Navy carbines. This is one of those examples. It has a 24" bbl with iron block front sight and Sharps patent rear sight. The rifle has been rebuilt with a mixture of components from other rifles. It has a straight grip walnut stock with sling swivel and brass buttplate. CONDITION: overall fair. Bbl has an even brown patina with some light handling marks. Arsenal reblued rec with 60% thinning and some mottled oxidation. Stock has been sanded and has a large chip at the top tang, crack in the same area and another on the opposite side. Bore is dark with sharp rifling and pitting. (01-29052/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

BALL CARBINE. Cal. 50 rimfire. NSN. The Ball Carbine, designed & patented by Worcester mechanic Albert Ball in 1863. It is a well made breech loading saddle ring carbine utilizing the battlefield proven rimfire 56-50 Spencer cartridge. Standard configuration E.G. Lamson, Windsor, VT maker marked on left side of case colored steel frame, 20" barrel, unique forestock mounted 7-round tubular magazine with spring loaded compression rod to load from breech. Inspected by George G. Saunders, his cartouche or initials are found on most parts. 1000 Ball carbines were delivered mid 1865 after Lee's surrender. CONDITION: complete & original, possibly unfired, crisp action, bright shiny rifled bore, retaining dark muted case colors on frame with staining & light pitting. Barrel has smooth mottled plum patina. Stocks have crisp inspection marks, raised grain, one large dent near barrel band on forestock. (01-28747/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 54. S# 16294. 39" overall, 21" barrel, two position rear leaf sight, tall blued steel pinched blade front sight. Conforms to other Civil War carbines of this pattern. This carbine utilized the unique Ambrose Burnside designed "ice cream cone" shaped brass percussion cartridge. This is the standard Model 1864 marked "BURNSIDE PATENT / MODEL OF 1864" on breech & "BURNSIDE RIFLE CO / PROVIDENCE RI" on back action lock. Most guns in this serial range were issued to midwestern cavalry units. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching. Strong traces of blue & case colors under stained & lightly rusted metal surfaces, partially struck "CAST STEEL 1864" on barrel. Stocks are sound and well fit, hairline crack, raised grain, crisp pair of inspection cartouches. Mechanically fine, crisp dirty rifled bore. (01-28859/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 54. S# 1211. The 5th model was procured in the largest quantities by the US Govt. with approx 43,000 ordered from 1863-65. The variance from the 4th model is the guide screw found in the center of the right side of the frame. The bbl is 21" with dovetailed front sight and 3 position 2-leaf rear sight. Matching SN on breech block. Partially visible oval cartouches are found on the wrist. Iron furniture. Sub-Inspector proofs on most small parts. CONDITION: overall fair. Metal has a smooth lightly mottled grey patina. Stock has been lightly sanded with partially legible cartouches and handling marks. Nice shiny bore with light rifling wear and a couple of spots of pitting. (01-29044/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CARBINE. Cal. 52. S# 222. These carbines were the predecessor to the Gywnn & Campbell carbines. There were approx 1100 of these produced for a US Govt contract with most going to the 5th & 6th IL Cav. This example has transitional features with the serpentine lever found on the contract type carbines, however it has a rounded early type lockplate. The hammer is a period blacksmith quality replacement. It has a replacement walnut buttstock with no markings. CONDITION: overall fair. Metal has a dark brown patina with pitting. Stock is in good shape, but does not fit rec tightly. Added bbl band. Bore is dark with pitting. (01-29040/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 50 RF. Just over 1000 of these rare repeating carbines were produced. The US Govt. ordered the only contract of these in 1864, however delivery was not made until after the War in 1865. The bbl is 20.5" with dovetailed blade front sight & 3 position 2-leaf rear sight. The rec markings are consistent with standard markings, however they have been refreshed after a heavy polishing. The forearm and buttstock have "GGP" inspection cartouches. Some of the small parts have sub inspector markings. CONDITION: overall good restored condition. The metal surfaces have an even cleaned grey patina. Stock set has been meticulously refinished with great care in keeping the cartouches intact. The buttstock is slightly undersized to the rec tang. Breech block has vivid case colors that appear orig. Bright shiny bore with nice rifling and a patch of pitting. (01-29055/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PERCUSSION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 58. Out of the production of 6500 only two contracts totaling just over 890 were of the 1st type Linder patent carbine. These variants were found with the marking on the breech block only and an unmarked lock. It had a 20" bbl that was shortened to 19.5". The patented design loaded by swiveling the rotating collar which would elevate the spring operated breech block. The block is marked with the 3-line patent marking and there is a 2 position leaf rear sight. Unmarked lock. Saddle ring is present in the 1-piece stock that has an oval inspection proof just forward of the buttplate tang. Sub-inspectors proofs are found on some of the small parts. CONDITION: overall fair. The metal has a grey patina with a coat of old protective varnish added. There are some heavy handling marks in the bbl and some pitting present. Stock is hand worn with some heavy dents and dings. There is a crack on the left side near the breech block. The cartouche is lightly worn. Bore has some wear to the rifling and pits. (01-29043/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

TWO-TRIGGER "MILITARY CARBINE". Cal. 44 RF. S# 2380. There were approx 4500 "Military Carbine" 1st variation rifles made by Frank Wesson. These included a 24" bbl with sling swivels. The famous Ohio sporting goods store Kittredge and Co were well known to add their own markings to firearms as this example has had done on the top flat. They were also known to have supplied approx 750 examples to Indiana, however we can not say with certainty that this is one of those military carbines. The rec has an added saddle ring. Stock is of the flat comb carbine style. There are no sub-inspector marks or inspector cartouches. Due to any government procurements being done at the state level under federal authority inspection markings would not be present if it were one of those rifles. CONDITION: overall good. Metal has a mottled grayish brown smooth patina. Stock is good with some small cracks at the buttplate and wrist area. Bore has lightly worn rifling with some pitting. (01-29057/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PERCUSSION BREECHLOADING SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 3892. Early production Gallager carbines have the lockplate markings such as this one, "GALLAGER/PATENTED JULY 17TH 1860 / SN" . This was later changed to the Richardson & Overman patent marking. There were over 17,000 carbines produced in the entire run of Gallager carbines and the carbines saw extensive use by Union forces including; OH, TN & WV units. It is fitted with a 22 1/4" with dovetailed iron block front sight having a pinned blade and 3-position flip up rear. Matching SN on the lever. The straight grip stock has the sling ring bar attached, iron patchbox, iron buttplate, & no visible stock cartouche. CONDITION: overall good. Meta has a mottled brown patina with the balance showing a relatively even grey. The stock is nice showing some hand wear and moderate dings. Very fine bright bore with nice rifling. (01-29049/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

CARBINE. Cal. 52. S# 2685. The type 2 carbine is the most common of the variants with approx 4000 mfg. The variant was produced with a hammer flat, abbreviated lever, short base rear sight, reversal of the lockplate screw, & claw vertical lever latch. It has a 20" bbl with iron wedge front sight, ladder adj rear sight & "A & CO" stamped on the right upper flat. Stock has the boxed inspection proof on the left wrist & sub inspector stamp forward of the upper buttplate tang. CONDITION: overall very good. The bbl retains 60% of its original thinning dull military blue. The rec has 40% of its fading dull case colors. Breech block has 60% of its thinning orig fire blue. Stock is very fine with crisp nice cartouches and some moderate handling marks. Very nice bright bore with good rifling. (01-29041/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 2622. This is 1 of the 2200 US Govt purchased 1862 carbines. These are the earlier less found examples with the friction lock breech block that were later replaced with the 1864 models. The 22" bbl is fitted with 3-leaf rear sight. The block has matching SN and is marked with the 3-line patent date over the SN. Brass furniture. Small parts are marked with sub-inspector proof marks. Boxed inspectors cartouche is legible above the rec ring bar. CONDITION: overall good. Metal has a fairly even grey patina with some scattered mottling from old smooth oxidation. The stock is handworn with some light sanding and dents. Shiny cleaned bore with some rifling wear and spots of pitting. (01-29042/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

RING CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 17894. Over 20,000 2nd model carbines were mfg from 1863-65. These carbines were used by many Union Cavalry units including the 9th & 11th Indiana and 11th Tenn. Fitted with 20" bbl with dovetailed blade front sight & 3 position leaf rear sight. Case colored rec. Stock has sharp double inspection proofs with no patchbox. Smooth iron buttplate. CONDITION: overall very good. Bbl retains 70% thinning orig blue with some freckled spotty old surface oxidation. Vivid case colors remain in the protected area under the saddle ring bar and muted colors remain in the other protected areas with the balance having a mottled brown patina. The stock is lightly hand worn with great proofs and handling marks. Bright bore with some wear to the rifling and pitting at the breech end. (01-29056/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

MODEL COMMERCIAL PERCUSSION CARBINE WITH 2 BBLS & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 35-30 (M1865) Maynard & 50-50 Maynard. S# 5047. The first bbl in this set is 20" and chambered for the 50-50 Maynard percussion cartridge and has the SN "825" on the bottom and a brass blade front sight. The second bbl is a 20" chambered in 35-30 Maynard percussion and is numbered "9298". The action has a Maynard tape priming system and is marked "MAYNARD ARMS CO / WASHINGTON" on the right side and "MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS" on the left. It has a long folding adjustable tang sight. The bbl retention bar is a replacement. The buttstock has an iron buttplate and patchbox with "MAYNARD PATENTEE / MAY 27, 1851 / JUNE 17, 1856" patent marking on the cover. There is a compass with silver plated housing inletted in the left side of the stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: set is housed with a fitted red velvet lined period case. The case has molded sections for both calibers, powder flask, screwdriver, and other accessories. There is also a Mass Arms 35 bullet mold, cleaning rod, powder flask, 12 50-50 cartridges (some repro), 20 empty 50-50 casings, 2 35-30 cartridges, 31 35-30 casings, & 2 reproduction stoppers. CONDITION: overall fair-good. The bbls are void of finish with a dark brown patina. The frame is void of finish with good crisp markings. The stock is sound with some handling marks, dents, and scuffs. The bore on the 50-50 Maynard bbl has lightly worn rifling with pitting. The 35-30 Maynard bbl is in similar condition. The case has scattered scuffs and handling marks with some wear and tattering to the liner. (01-29060/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 54. S# 9938. Over 14,000 of the 1st & 2nd model carbines were mfg. They were issued to numerous Union Cavalry regm'ts including the NY 1st, 5th, & 18th, as well as NJ, IN, WI, KY, & DE regm'ts. This example is fitted with 22" bbl with iron blade front sight 3-position leaf adj rear sight. The breech lever is marked with "J.H. MERRILL. BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858" patent marking, matchin SN, and has a button type latch release which is typically found on the 2nd model variations. The lock is marked "J.H. MERRILL. BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY21-28-61" and the SN behind the hammer. It has a brass furniture including the bbl band. The stock has a mostly legible inspectors cartouche under the saddle ring bar. CONDITION: overall good. Metal has a mottled greyish/brown patina with some pitting in the bolster/hammer area. Brass has a nice even mustard patina with some dings. Stock is sound with hand wear and some dings. Bore is shiny with sharp rifling and spots of moderate pitting. (01-29051/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

CARBINE. Cal. 50 RF. S#112566. The Peabody rifle and carbines were produced from 1866-71 by the Providence Tool Co. in Providence, RI. When the Franco-Prussian War ended in 1871 there were a great deal of 50 RF rifles that were produced, however never delivered. This example's stock bears the oval "WC" cartouche that is found on all foreign contract Peabody carbines. It is fitted with a 20" bbl with lug front sight and flip up rear sight. Case colored action has the standard Providence Tool Co roll stamp. Various small sub-inspector marks are found on the small components. CONDITION: overall very fine. 90% lightly thinning military blued bbl. 90% vivid case colors remaining on the rec. Stock is very fine with only a few handling marks. Bright bore with distinct rifling and a few mild spots of oxidation. (01-29054/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50. S# 8263. An estimated 30,000 of these carbines were mfg from 1861-65. It is fitted with a 21 5/8" bbl with dovetailed German silver blade front sight & ladder adj rear carbine sight. 2-piece oil finished walnut stock set with nice inspector cartouches. CONDITION: Overall good. The bbl thin original blue with dense freckled oxidation and scattered handling marks. Frame retains a decent amount of the fading case coloring in the protected areas underneath a brown oxidized patina. The stock set is good with some scratches and handling marks. Markings and cartouches are crisp. Bore is dark with pitting and some rifling wear. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29583/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

RING CARBINE. Cal. 45-70. Over 112,000 Peabody rifles and carbines were produced from 1866-71. They were made for numerous state and foreign contracts during that period. This example is fitted with a 20" bbl with iron block mounted blade front sight. 2-leaf carbine rear sight, & "CROWN/V" proof. The same proof is marked on the top of the frame. The left side of the frame has the standard 5-line address. A partial oval "WC" is found on the left wrist. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned with a dark patina and bluing remaining on the bbl in the most protected of areas. The stock has a replacement forearm and a plug in the sling swivel location on the butt. There are numerous handling marks and scratches present. Missing internal spring top keep the breech closed. Frosted bore with good rifling and spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29582/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200.

Cal. 50. S# 7866. Standard configuration for this popular breech loading carbine, 21-5/8" octagonal to round barrel, iron mounted, originally case colored & blued. On the left side of breech is marked "ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A."; "SMITH'S PATENT / JUNE 23 1857"; & "MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS", both Mass Arms & American Machine Works made this contract, all purchased by US government, total production about 30,000. Some of the earliest serialized guns like this were issued to 1st Mass Cav, 2nd WV Cav, 11th Ill Cav, 11th Ill cav. This proved to be one of the best carbines used during the war. CONDITION: good condition overall, complete & original, all matching. Refinished, crisp markings, old blue retained on receiver, accompanying commercial sporting sling is sound and maker marked, sound but worn & weathered, no discernible inspector cartouches. Mechanics are excellent very good rifled bore. (01-29058/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

PERCUSSION CARBINE. Cal. 54. 15012. Bbl. 21" rnd. with dovetail mounted blade front sight and V-notch adj. rear sight. Lever operated case colored action with saddle ring on left side. Top tang is marked "STARR PATENT/ SEPT.14TH.1858". Bbl. and lockplate are marked "STARR ARMS CO/ YONKERS N.Y.". Top of breech end of bbl. has "1/ ARK/ B" Arkansas Cavalry markings. Brass band fastened walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent brass buttplate. Total of 20,601 mfg. 1862-1865. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 75% lightly faded blue and case colored metal finish showing a few small spots of corrosion. Wood shows scattered scratches and handling marks. Stock has a repaired chip at the toe. Sound action, maybe unissued. Bright, near excellent bore. (01-28726/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 54. S# 15820. These carbines were produced in Yonkers, NY from 1862-65. It is fitted with the matching SN 21" bbl. with "STARR ARMS CO YONKERS, N.Y." bbl address. The bbl is held in place with a single brass bbl band and has a dovetailed large replacement blade front sight and flip up carbine rear sight. Lock is marked "STARR ARMS CO / YONKERS. N.Y." and the patent marking is found on the top tang. There are sub inspector markings on the left side of the bbl. The 2 piece walnut stock set has no visible inspection markings with a brass buttplate. CONDITION: overall good. The bbl has a mottled grey/brown patina with good markings. The frame has traces of thin blue with good markings. The stock set has been lightly sanded and refinished. Forearm has some edge chips and a small crack at each end. The butt is good with some dents and scattered light dings. Shiny bore with some rifling wear and patches of pitting. (01-29050/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 36. S# 678. Scarce Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Percussion Revolving Rifle made late 1850s, about 1000 made in different barrel lengths. A few of these guns made their way to the Civil War by early volunteers. Battlefield recovered ammunition supports their use. This rifle is in standard configuration with 27" octagonal to round barrel stamped on top flat: "COLT'S PT. / 1850" & "ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", German silver inset blade front sight, patent adjustable rear sight, crescent shaped steel buttplate. These earliest Colt revolving rifles were the first longarms made by Colt in Hartford and did not last in production long giving way to half-stock and full stock models with sturdier components that the public better accepted. CONDITION: good to very good overall as metal refinished, appears matching & original, smooth mottled gray patina with scattered areas of pitting, burl stock retains much of its original factory varnish. Complete and original other than missing the cleaning rod assembly originally mounted on left side of receiver where empty attachment holes are observed. Mechanics fine, good sharp rifled bore. (01-28812/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.

GERMAN SILVER PRESENTATION PLAQUE ID'D TO CAPT. M.R. MILLSAPS CO. B E. TENN VOL.2ND REGT. Cal. 36. S# 878. In late 1861 Capt. Millsaps enlisted and helped organize the 2nd Tenn. Inf. Regiment Co. B. He mustered in with a rank of Lt. and was promoted to Capt. Apr. 1862. He was briefly listed as AWOL erroneously when he was ordered away for the purposes of recruiting and capturing deserters due to a paperwork error. He was captured on Nov. 6th 1863 in Rogersville, IN. He was a prisoner of the confederate Libby Prison until he was released in Sept. 1864. This 1855 was one of the early examples that was produced by Colt with a non-fluted cylinder and in the smaller 36 cal. The 36 caliber rifles were never adopted by the military despite Colt"s attempt to gain interest. It was believed that the caliber was too small and unsuitable for service. Eventually, Colt received his first small contract of 1855s for just over 100 rifles in the larger 44 caliber. This example would have been a private purchase rifle that has the early attached lubricator on the left side alongside a full attached screw in cleaning rod. It is fitted with a 21" bbl that has a dovetailed German silver front sight. Rec groove mounted height adj rear sight. The top bbl flat has a legible 2-line early bbl address. The stock has flush inlaid German silver plate along the comb with the inscription "CAPt. M.R. MILLSAPS. / Co B. E. Tenn. VOL.T. / 2nd Reg.t". The straight grip walnut stock has smooth steel crescent buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 Ring binder with extensive photocopied research including muster records and unit history. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal has a dark mottled patina with pitting. Bbl address is legible, however partially obscured with oxidation. Matching numbered cyl. Oiler and cleaning rod are period correct replacements. Stock has repaired breaks, chips and handling marks. German silver plaque is very fine with crisp markings. Bore is dark with sharp rifling and pitting. (01-29219/ZAL) ANTIQUE $4500-6000

Cal. 58. Approx 75,000 1861 Special Muskets were produced by Colt from 1861-65 with many supplied for state contracts. It is fitted with an "1864" dated 40" bbl with "V/P/Eagle" proofs and "steel" on the left flat face. The bbl is held by 3 split ring iron bbl bands and has a iron block blade front sight and blued flip up rear sight. The lock is dated "1864" behind the hammer & "U.S./COLT'S PT F/A/ MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. " is marked foreward of the hammer. The oil finished walnut stock is marked with 2 boxed cartouches opposite of the lock "AWM" & "FJ". "EMW" is stamped on the top of the comb just forward of the "US" marked steel buttplate. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The metal has been lightly cleaned and remains in good in the white condition with nice crisp markings. The stock remains in nice untouched condition with good crisp cartouches and a few scattered dents and handling marks. Decent bore with some patches of pitting and good rifling. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29578/ZAL) ANTIQUE $3000-5000

Cal. 58. Fitted with a 40" bbl dated "1864" with "V/P/EAGLE" proof. Replacement globe front sight. Correct flip up rear sight. The bbl is held by 3 split iron bbl bands. Lock is marked "1864" behind the hammer and "U.S. / COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD CT". Unmarked oil stained walnut stock with faint inspector cartouches remaining. CONDITION: metal has turned to a mottled brown/grey patina with some oxidation surrounding the bolster. Stock is hand worn with some scattered handling marks and heavy dents. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29579/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

Cal. 58. NSN. This is a superior standard model 1863 Springfield, type 1 made with clamping bands and no band springs, made only early 1863, 40" barrel dated 1863 at breech, VP / eagle head proofs and "NJ" surcharge for New Jersey ownership. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original. Metal has mottled gray patina with fire pitting at breech. Stock is sound with sharp edges and 2 good inspection cartouches. Mechanics fine, shiny rifled bore with pitting near muzzle. (01-28752/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl 40" with rifled bore. Two folding leaf rear sight with front sight doubling as the bayonet lug. Bbl. markings include "VP" on the left flat with partially visible date on the top flat. Lock has beveled hammer shank. Date of 1863 behind the hammer with eagle forward of the hammer followed by "U. S. / SPRINGFIELD". Walnut stock is held by 3 bands without retaining springs. Tulip tipped ramrod. Total 273,265 mfg. in 1863. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray with general light pitting. Original stock finish has 2 clear cartouches on left ear showing scattered marks & small dents. Sound lock. Lightly pitted bore. (01-29396/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,500.

RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. 40" barrel. Standard production Model 1855 rifle musket, "VP/ eagle head" proofs, "1860" dated breech and 3-position 2-leaf rear sight. Lockplate stamped "U.S. / Springfield" forward of hammer, "1860" rear of hammer, & eagle stamp on door of Maynard tape primer. Iron buttplate w/ usual "US" surcharge, iron tool box. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, good markings in metal, stock is sound, no cartouches, large chip missing left rear of breech, barrel shows tool marks & cleaning at breech. Mechanics are fine including Maynard tape device. Bore has good rifling. (01-28753/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

Cal. 58. This contract was produced from 1863-64 with approx 11,000 mfg on contract for Massachusetts. The bbl on this example has been shortened to approx 30" with a new lug front sight added. Flip up rear sight. The bbl is held with 2 split iron bands. The lock is dated "1864" with standard markings. Unmarked oil finished stock with iron furniture. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: J.D Greene 1857 socket bayo. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have an even dark patina with pitting around the bolster. Stock is hand worn with some scattered handling marks with hand wear. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29586/ZAL) ANTIQUE $600-800.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. Cal. 58. There just over 4,000 of these pistol carbines produced at Springfield from 1855-57. It is fitted with a 12" round rifled barrel with raised base iron blade front sight and 2-leaf rear sight. The bbl is proofed with "V/P/Eagle" markings and "1856" dated tang. The 1856 dated lock with Maynard tape primer system is marked with "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" forward the primer system and an eagle on the primer cover plate. Swivel type steel ramrod. Brass mounts. Iron backstrap. The brass butt is marked with the assembly number "13". The stock has assembly number "10" on the brass yoke. It has a brass "US" marked buttplate. CONDITION: overall fair. Cleaned iron surfaces have some pitting with soft markings. The stock has been sanded and refinished with 2 through cracks at the wrist and another extending backwards from the lock. Stock has scattered handling marks and a lightly refinished stock. Good bore with a little frosting and some pitting. (01-29135/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

MODEL 1842 PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration of Mexican War single shot cavalry pistol, 8.5" front blade sight, brass furniture, lock marked "US / H. ASTON" forward of hammer "MIDDtn / CONN / 1847" vertically at tail, walnut stock, captured ramrod assembly. Barrel is inspected "US / JH /P" (Joseph Hannis) and dated 1847. Small "P" inspection found on all 4 brass furniture parts. Stock has 2 bright inspector cartouches: "NWP" (Nahun W. Patch-famously inspector for Walker revolvers also made 1847) & "WAT" (William A. Thornton). This is very difficult M-1842 pistol to find as production and survival is very limited especially in superior condition, most were used in Mexico and many did not come back. CONDITION: very good overall, all original and matching, good markings, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auctions, lot 75, 3-12-2007. (01-28089/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal 54. NSN. Standard configuration of martial single shot pistol, 8.5" round barrel, brass crescent blade front sight, brass furniture, lock marked "US / H. ASTON & CO" forward of hammer, "MIDDtn / CONN / 1852" vertically at tail, walnut stock, captured ramrod assembly. Barrel is inspected "US / WN / P" (Walter North). Small sub inspector initials found on all 4 brass furniture parts, barrel, and ramrod. CONDITION: very good overall, all original and matching, good markings, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore, crisp pair of clear inspection cartouches, "WN" & "WAT" (Wm. A. Thornton). PROVENANCE: Bonhams, San Francisco, June 28, 2010, lot 289. (01-28090/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration, 14", 8.5" barrel, proofs on left breech. "A. H. WATERS / MILBURY MASS / 1844" marked lock, captured ramrod assembly, national armory conversion to percussion as most late production model 1836s, 1844 was last year. CONDITION: good overall, complete & original, new nipple, metal is mottled gray/brown patina, pitting around breech from firing. Stock is sound, refinished, well fit, inspection cartouches "JH" & "WAT" are discernible. Mechanically fine, dirty smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Little John Auction, lot 298, 8-29-2006. (01-28087/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

Cal. 31. S# 132. 8" overall; 4" octagonal barrel marked "BEALS PATENT 1856 & 57 & 58 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION N.Y.", unique patented outside shrouded cylinder advancing hand, spur trigger, checkered gutta percha grips, early ball tyle loading lever catch. This was the last of its pattern designated by collector's as 3rd model Beal's pocket, made at beginning of Civil War 1859-1861. CONDITION: very good overall, barrel retains strong blue finish in protected areas, overall plum patina, frame has traces of finish and is overall silver/gray. Cylinder has large pitted area on one side, balance gray/white with discernible rolled scene. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield, 12-10-2005. (01-29167/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

INSPECTED REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 47093. Bbl octagon 8" with blade front sight. Sept. 14, 1858 dated 3 line New York bbl. address. Semi-circular blade front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder with safety notches. Major parts have "C" or "H" inspection marks. Low spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Walnut grips with cartouche on left panel. Approx. 122,000 mfg. 1863-1878. CONDITION: metal retains over 50% original blue fading to brown showing small dents & spots of freckling. Brass trigger guard is cleaned bright. Refinished grips show dents & marks with chips around the butt. Crisp action. Bright bore retains strong rifling. (01-29349/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

Cal. 44. S# 104440. Bbl. 8" octagon has visible threads. Blade front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder has safety notches between nipples. Screw type front sight. Low spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "D" or "W" inspection initials. Two-piece walnut grips with a lightly visible cartouche on the left panel. About 122,000 mfg. 1863-1875. CONDITION: action & cyl. have over 75% lightly faded blue. Bbl. shows 20% faded blue. Grips show wear with marks and dents. Tight sound action. Bore retains very good rifling. (01-29389/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

BELT AND LEATHER GOODS. Cal. 44. S# 61884. Bbl 8" octagon with blade front sight. Sept 14, 1858 dated with the 3 line New York address. Semi-circular blade front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder with safety notches. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Low spur hammer. Frame & bbl. have "V" or "W" U.S. inspection marks. Walnut 2 pc grips. Left panel has a partially visible cartouche. Butt of right panel has hand carved initials that appear to be "VV". Approx. 122,000 mfg. 1863-1875. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1861 dated U.S. sword. Overall length 40 3/4". Blade length 35". Brass hand guard & pommel. Leather wrapped grip is twisted wire wrapped. A cavalry saber knot is attacked to the guard. Metal scabbard is attached to 1 5/8" leather sword belt by a leather strap with buttons. Belt has a U.S eagle buckle with nickel trim. Belt holds a cap box, cartridge box, and holster for the Remington New Model Army revolver. CONDITION: bbl & frame have faded to gray/brown showing light pitting with numerous small dents on the forward portion of the frame. Cylinder & right side of frame show cleaning. Brass trigger guard is cleaning showing traces of silver plating in protected areas. Sanded & refinished grips. Action indexes and cycles properly. Lightly pitted bore retains good rifling. The sword has some light pitting on the blade. Twisted wire wrapping shows looseness. The leather goods show wear and age cracking. The shoulder strap is broken and partially missing. (01-29347/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,000.

Cal. 44. S# 11111. Bbl 8" octagon with exposed threads. Cone type front sight. Top flat has DEC. 17, 1861 patent date. Fluted 6 shot cylinder has safety stops. High profile hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "F". "A", "C", or "S" inspection markings. Walnut 2 piece grips, left panel has a partially visual cartouche. Estimated quantity of 6,000 mfg. in 1862. CONDITION: metal has fade to an even brown with small dents & some scattered light pitting. Grips show scatted small dents& handling marks. Tight properly functioning action. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-29359/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

Cal. 44. S# 78171. Bbl 8" octagon with exposed threads. Semi-circular front sight. Top flat has 3-line address with Sept. 14, 1858 patent date. Round 6 shot cylinder with safety stops. Low spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "D", "H" or "W" inspection marks. Walnut 2-pc grips have cartouche on the left panel. Estimated quantity of 122,000 mfg. 1863-1875. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing dents & marks. Refinished grips show dents & marks with small chips at the toe & heel. Tight sound action. Lightly pitted bore has intact rifling. (01-29366/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

Cal. 44. S# 1153. Bbl 8" octagon with concealed threads. Top flat is marked "BEALS PATENT SEPT. 14 1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION N.Y." Cone style front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder without safety stops. Double wing style cylinder pin. High spur hammer. Blued finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "P" or "C" inspector marks. Walnut grips, right panel has weakly visible cartouche. Approx. 1900 mfg. 1861-1862. CONDITION: metal has a faded gray appearance. Trigger guard retains faint traces of silver finish. Grips have an age darkened appearance with some deep marks. Both panels have intentional cut notches around the butt. Action is tight and functions properly. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-29353/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-2,000.

Cal. 44. S# 115252. Bbl 8" octagon with exposed threads and blade front sight. Top flat has Sept 14, 1858 patent date. Round 6 shot cylinder has safety stops. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Low spur hammer. Major parts have "C", "W" or "J" inspection marks. Walnut grips. Bottom of grip strap has scratched marking that may be initials "P J". Approx. 122,000 mfg. 1863-1875. CONDITION: metal in cleaned gray appearance showing scattered pitting. Sanded and refinished grips show dents & marks with a chip at the toe of the left panel. Functioning action slightly out of time. Pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29367/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

INSPECTED REVOLVERS. 1.) Cal. 44. S# 7337. Bbl 8" octagon with exposed threads. Dec. 17, 1861 dated two line bbl address. Cone front sight. Round cylinder without safety stops. High spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "P", "S" or "A" inspection marks. Walnut grips with cartouche on left panel. Estimated quantity of 6,000 mfg. in 1862. CONDITION: cleaned gray metal with areas of light pitting. Trigger guard is cleaned bright. Refinished grips have chips and dents at the butt. Cylinder does not rotate when action is cycled. Bore is generally bright with strong rifling. (01-29351/DS). ANTIQUE.2.) Whitney 2nd Model Type 2 Navy. Cal. 36. S#. 18252. Bbl 7 5/8" with loading lever. Top flat is marked "E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN". Blade front sight appears to be a replacement. Round 6 shot cylinder with pin held by a wing nut. Major parts have "B" or "I" inspector markings. Walnut grips. Serial number range 1,200 to 13,000. CONDITION: gray metal showing dents, marks & some light pitting. No cylinder scene remains. Brass trigger guard is cleaned bright. Grips show wear with chips & dents at the butt. The cylinder does not rotate properly when the action is cycled. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29365/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 S# 36402. Approx 106,000 of these martially marked Remington revolvers were mfg from 1863-75. They were heavily used during the US Civil War and Indian Wars. It is fitted with a 8" octagonal bbl marked 'PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YOUR, U.S.A. / NEW MODEL", "C" sub-inspector, & refreshed or added "P" acceptance proof. The front sight is a custom dovetailed German silver blade with notched frame rear sight. The right side of the frame has a partial "P" inspection proof. "C" is found on the trigger guard. Unmarked cylinder. The grips are of 2-piece walnut with a visible boxed inspection proof on the left panel. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have been cleaned with 15% thinned finish, areas of cleaned pitting, & a couple of spots of oxidation. Markings are good on the top of the bbl, but weak inspection marks are found on the frame from cleaning. The grips are very good with hand wear and a decent mostly visible partially faded cartouche. There is a small repaired chip in the upper corner of the left grip panel. Bore is dark with light rifling wear and pitting. (01-28815/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

Cal. 36. S# 31525. Bbl 7 3/8" octagon with semi-circular blade front sight. Sept 14, 1858 dated 3 line New York address. Round 6 shot cylinder with safety notches. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Left side of trigger guard has "B" inspection mark. Low spur hammer. Walnut grips. Approx. 28,000 mfg. 1863-1878. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray/brown showing small dents. Trigger guard retains 30% silver finish showing a pleasing dark tarnish. Grips show scattered small dents & handling marks. Action cycles & indexes properly. Bore retains good rifling showing some very light pitting. (01-29348/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 36. S# 28166. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon bbl. has exposed threads. Screw type front sight. Round 6-shot cylinder has safety stops between nipples. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Walnut 2-piece grips. About 28,000 mfg. 1863-1878. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown. Grips show added finish over heavy wear and handling marks. Functioning action shows wear with some cylinder side play. Dark pitted bore has intact rifling. (01-29390/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 36. S# 10830. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon with covered threads. Cone type front sight is filed to flattened top configuration. Round 6-shot cylinder without safety notches. High spur hammer. Original finish was blued with brass trigger guard. Walnut 2-pc grips. Production of about 7,000 mfg. in 1862. CONDITION: Cleaned gray metal shows scattered pitting. Heavily sanded & refinished grips show chips at the toe. Functioning action, cylinder exhibits some side play. Loading lever latch is a hand filed replacement. Bore shows spots of pitting with intact rifling. (01-29393/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 15894. Bbl 7 3/8" octagon with concealed threads. Dec. 17, 1861 two line bbl. address. Cone front sight. Round 6 shot cycle without safety notches. High spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Major parts have "J" or "C" inspection markings. Walnut grips, left panel has a weakly visible cartouche. Approx. 7,000 mfg. in 1862. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown. Trigger guard retains traces of silver finish. Grips are heavily worn with dents & chips around butt. Action cycles & indexes properly. Bore is generally bright strong rifling showing small spots of very light pitting. (01-29350/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

Cal. 36. S# 22734. Bbl 7 3/8" octagon with exposed threads. Sept 14, 1858 dated two lines marking with New York address. Cone style front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder without safety notches. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. High spur hammer. 2 pc walnut grips. Approximately 7,000 mfg. in 1862. CONDITION: gray metal showing scattered pitting & handling marks. Brass trigger guard is cleaned bright. Grips have added finish over heavy wear & handling marks. Action is in time & cycles properly. Bore shows pitting with largely intact rifling. (01-29346/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

Cal. 36. S# 6154. Bbl 7 3/8" with concealed threads. Top flat is marked "BEAL'S PATENT SEPT.14, 1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION NY". Cone style front sight is filed to a flat top configuration. Round 6 shot cylinder without safety notches. Standard double wing style cylinder pin. High spur hammer. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Trigger guard bow is engraved "Peck". Walnut grips. Estimated quantity of 14,500 mfg. 1861-1862. CONDITION: gray metal shows light pitting & small dents. Trigger guard retains small amounts of silver plating in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear & handling marks. Right panel has a small chip at the toe. Action shows wear & does not lock up properly. Lightly pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-29352/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 32RF. S# 21992. These factory conversions of the New Model Pocket percussion revolvers have a special 2-piece cylinder for the 32 RF cartridge. The conversion was performed on a later third type percussion with all iron mounts. The cylinder is marked with the assembly number "4470" on both components. It has a 3 1/2" octagon bbl with "PATENTED SEPT. 14 1858. MARCH 17 1863 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK. U.S.A. / NEW MODEL" bbl address. Spur trigger. Walnut stocks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: revolver is accompanied with a modern compartmentalized red velvet lined case and unnumbered percussion cylinder, brass pistol flask & "31 PKT" bullet mold. CONDITION: overall fair. It retains approx 80% of its original nickel with flaking, dings and handling marks. Grips are sound with some light handling marks. Crisp markings. Bore is dark with good rifling and some pitting. (01-29005/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Rimfire. S# 4969. Bbl 3 1/2" octagon. semi-circular German silver front sight. Round 7 shot cylinder. Brass trigger guard. Full nickel finish. Walnut grips. Estimated quantity of 18,000 with subsequent cartridge conversions. CONDITION: metal retains 30% faded nickel finish blending with areas fading to brown. Butt shows a series of small dents. Grip exhibit heavy wear with handling marks & chips at the butt. Tight properly functioning action. Bore retains sound rifling showing spotted light pitting. (01-29356/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.

ALTERED TO "BELLY GUN". Cal 38. S# 43858. 8.5" overall, 2.75" slightly crowned professional cut-back barrel with brass pin front sight, nickel, engraved. CONDITION: very good overall, retains most of its nickel plate on frame & barrel, chipped toes of wood 2-piece grips. Mechanics fine, discernible rifling in dirty uncleaned bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28932-3/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

Cal. 31. S# 58. 7.5"overall, 3.5" 6-barrel cluster, "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" & "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL" stamped on two adjacent barrel ribs, "ALLEN'S PATENT" stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame and screwed on nipple shield, double action, rarely seen engraved cast German silver 2-piece Allen grips with matching S#s. CONDITION: good overall, cleaned, pitted gray patina, barrel markings & engraving weak but mostly discerned. PROVENANCE: Butterfield & Butterfield Auction, lot 2177, 12-6-2005. (01-28106/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

REVOLVER. Cal. 32. S# 37. 8" overall; 4" octagonal barrel stamped "ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MS. U.S. / ALLEN'S PAT'S SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858" and adjacent on brass frame "JULY 3, 1860", distinctive side hammer, varnished walnut grips. CONDITION: very good overall, traces of blue & silver finish, discernible markings, mechanics crisp, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bart Richards Auction, lot 216, 11-4-2004. (01-28079/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

Cal. 36. S# 34. 10" overall, 5" six-barrel cluster pepperbox with nipple shield marked on two barrel ribs "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER MASS" & "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL". Bar hammer is marked on left side "ALLEN'S PATENT", spurred trigger guard, 2-piece grips are varnished walnut. Casing made for display is red velvet lined and compartmentalized for pistol, 2-cavity mold, powder flask, loose balls, wood handled cleaning rod, wood handled screwdriver, cap tin, patches, and non-functioning key. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete. Barrel cluster has plum/blue patina, good markings, good filed area at end of address. Engraved frame and nipple shield are mottled gray/white, grips retain some of their original varnish. Double action functions well, good dirty rifled bores. Accompanying display casing and accoutrements are good. PROVENANCE: ex-Paul Henry collection. (01-28116/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,000.

Cal. 34. S# 180. 8.5"overall, 4.5" 6-barrel cluster, "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" & "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL" stamped on two adjacent barrel ribs, "ALLEN'S PATENT" stamped on left side of bar hammer, engraved frame and screwed on nipple shield, double action, burled walnut grips. CONDITION: good overall, gray patina, areas of pitting, discernible markings & engraving, traces of varnish on grips. PROVENANCE: Butterfield & Butterfield Auction, lot 2180, 12-6-2005. (01-28102/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. 34. S# 151. 8.75"overall, 3.9" octagonal barrel, top flat of frame: "ALLEN & WHEELOCK", bar hammer: "PATENTED APRIL 16, 1845", double action, 5-shot roll engraved cylinder. This was Allen's first revolver retaining many characteristics of the pepperbox production, varnished rosewood bag grips. Revolver housed in red velvet lined mahogany casing fit with 2-cavity 34 caliber mold, ebony & steel loading tool, brass powder flask, loose balls, cap tin, and functional case key. CONDITION: very good overall, matching S#s, complete & original, barrel retains 60-80% thin blue finish, frame & cylinder are bright, cylinder has full crisp cylinder scene. PROVENANCE: ex-Paul Henry collection. (01-28115/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 32. S# 35. 6" overall, 1.9" cut-back barrel, no front sight, scarce spur trigger revolver made during Civil War era, patent infringement to Rollin White patent, very limited production. CONDITION: good overall, trace of finish on barrel, rear portion of address is sharp, matching S#s, discernible rolled hunting scene on cylinder, hand worn patina to 2-piece grips. Mechanics fine, good rifling bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28932-4/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

Cal. 31. S# 5. 7.25" overall; 3.75" 6-barrel cluster, "BLUNT & SYMS / NEW YORK" stamped on top of engraved frame, double action, ring trigger, scarcely encountered engraved cast German silver 2-piece grips. Most Blunt & Syms pepperboxes are not maker marked, and rarely seen with deluxe grips. CONDITION: very good overall, strong traces of an old blue refinish, makers mark & engraving is good, mechanics fine, dirty clear bores. PROVENANCE: Morphy Auction, lot 1390, 7-3-2023. (01-28120/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 31. S# 9288. Bbl 4" octagon with bead front sight. Round 5 shot cylinder. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps. Walnut one-piece grips. Cooper mfg. approximately 15,000 revolvers between the Pocket and Navy models from the 1850s -1864. CONDTION: over 20% fading blue & case colors. Grip straps show faint traces of silver. Original grip finish shows light wear & handling marks. Properly functioning mechanics. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-29385/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

PICTURED IN NORM "FLAYDERMAN'S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FIREARMS". This exact pepperbox is photographed on pg 386 in the 9th edition. Flayderman believed that this unnamed example was produced in PA. The massive 60 cal 4-bbl cluster has ribbed 4 1/2" bbls that are turned by hand. The topstrap extends the full length of the bbl with primitive period engraved accents. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal has a dark mottled brown patina with good engraving. The stocks are underside figured walnut with some chips and dents. Bores are dark with pitting. Interesting early massive American pepperbox featured by Norm Flayderman. (01-29198/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

Cal. 36. S# 8211. bbl 6 1/2" octagon with German silver blade front sight. Round 5 shot cylinder has 5 oval panels of military & naval scene engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps. bbl, frame & grip straps have matching numbers. One piece walnut grips. Estimated quantity of 78,000 mfg. 1859-1868. CONDITION: metal has over 70% dull finish showing small dents & spots of pitting. Cylinder has very good scenes. Grip straps have traces of silver finish. Original grip finish shows wear spots & marks. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bore. (01-29376/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 44380. Bbl 5" octagon with German silver semi-circular front sight. Top flat is marked "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO., NEWARK, NJ." Round 5 shot cylinder has 5 roll engraved oval panels with naval & military scenes. Recoil shield is fitted with the spring as found on early Series III revolvers. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished brass grip straps One piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1859-1868. CONDITION. metal finish has faded to brown. Cylinder retain clearly visible scenes on the oval panels. Grips straps retain a small amount of silver finish. Grips show small dents & marks. Functioning action, cylinder exhibits some end play. Barrel is loose on frame. Wedge screw is a replacement. Bore is generally with strong rifling showing scattered light pitting. (01-29369/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 36. S# 104238. Bbl 4" octagon with German silver semi-circular front sight. Five shot round cylinder with 5 oval panels having military or naval themed roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished grip straps. One piece walnut grips. Estimated production of 78,000 ca. 1859-1868. CONDITION: bbl shows over 70% mottled blue with scattered pitting. Cylinder has faded to gray retaining good oval scenes. Frame shows traces of case colors with spots of pitting. Grip straps show some silver. Grips show handling marks with wear around butt and small chips at the toe of both panels. Functioning action shows wear. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29071/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 1222. Approx 4800 of these percussion revolvers were mfg in Newark, NJ from 1858-62. The 2nd variation revolvers such as this one are fitted with a 6-shot cylinder with 12 stops and larger triggerguard and grips than the 1st series revolvers. This example has an added silver plaque on the back strap that reads "PRESENTED TO WILLIAM FISHER. MACHINIST. 1864." It is a factory engraved example with a 5" octagon bbl with "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS MF'G. CO. NEW YORK" bbl address. The 6-shot cylinder is roll stamped with a stage coach scene. The frame and backstrap are engraved with a foliate scroll with punch dot background. The frame, bbl, & wedge have the full matching SN "1222". The cylinder is marked "12" on the rear face. Grips are 2-piece figured walnut. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal is lightly cleaned and void of finish with an even silver/grey patina. The engraving and markings are good with some mild softness. The presentation plaque inscription is decent with wear to the word "PRESENTED" and the rest remaining clear. Good grips with hand wear. Bore has light frosting, mild rifling wear and a few small spots of pitting. (01-29411/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 2221. Bbl 4 1/2" round with bead front sight. Fluted and rebated 5-shot cylinder. Blue & case colored finish with silver finished grip straps. Walnut 1-piece grip. Revolver lacks any mfg. markings. Approx. 1150 were not marked. About 2,750 mfg. 1864-1866. CONDITION: over 30% light & faded blue. Frame has a mottled appearance from the faded case colors, Grips straps show over 50% silver having an untouched dark patina. Original grip finish shows scattered marks. Functioning action with slightly slow timing. Pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-29388/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,500.

INTO BELLY GUN. Cal. 32teat fire. NSN. Originally had 3.25" barrel, professionally cut back as belly gun with 1" barrel, crowned muzzle, & small brass pin front sight. Attractive little spur trigger 6-shot revolver gun that would be very easy to conceal. CONDITION: very good overall, 10% blue, 50% silver on engraved brass frame, complete & matching, mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28932-1/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 3553. Bbl 7 1/2" octagon with cone style front sight. Top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA NY". Round 6 shot cylinder. Solid frame single action with hinged type loading lever. Blue finish. Of 5,800 mfg. in 1865 5,000 were U. S. inspected. No records exist to indicate issuance. Almost the entire lot were purchased in 1901 by Francis Bannerman who sold them I n his catalog over the next few years. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown. Showing dents & marks. Walnut 2 pc grips are replacements. Some action screws are replacements. Action functions properly. Bore has a frosted appearance & strong rifling. (01-29364/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,750

SABER ATTRIBUTED TO INDIANA SOLDIER JOHN W. SHEWALTER. Cal. 32. S# 3999. Standard configuration S&W No. 2 army revolver, scarcer short 5" barrel, blue finish, varnished rosewood grips, barrel has one line address & cylinder has rolled patents, matching assembly marks, manufactured 1862. The accompanying model 1860 cavalry saber is made by Roby in 1865. 3 tags were attached to gun and sword; one stating "PVT. JOHN W. SHEWALTER / USED IN C.W." as well as a large file of copied service and pension records. There is only one soldier with this name in database, John W. Shewalter (1839-1921) served in 8th Battalion Indiana Cavalry & 39th Indiana infantry, enlisted August 1861, discharged September 1864. CONDITION: revolver is very good overall, traces of blue, crisp action, good rifled bore. Saber markings are crisp, complete leather & wire wrapped grip, steel scabbard is cleaned with wire brush, large dent, patinaed brass hilt. (01-27889, 02-25209/JS). ANTIQUE/NON-GUN. $800-1,500.

Cal. 22 S. S# 77345. Bbl. 2 3/4". Round blade front sight. 3rd issue No. 1 revolver with desirable 2 3/4" bbl. & last patent date of 1860. Nickel finish. Hardwood grips. CONDITION: grips have older added finish with some chipping, dings, finish loss & handling marks. Metal retains 70% nickel with scattered flaking, peeling, oxidation & light pitting. Action appears to function properly when hand cycled. Poor pitted & oxidized bore. (01-28074/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

REVOLVER. Cal 22 Short. S# 45570. Bbl 3 3/16" octagon with rib and semi-circular front sight. Round 7 shot cylinder has 1855, 1859 and 1860 patent dates. Tip-up action with a spur trigger. Blue finished bbl. and cylinder with silver finished brass frame. Square butt Rosewood grips. Approx. 117,000 mfg. 1860-1868. CONDITION: bbl & cylinder retain over 80% lightly faded blue. Brass frame shows 98% nickel plating having a very pleasing uncleaned dark tarnish. Rosewood grips show scattered handling marks. Sound action cycles properly. Good bore has sharp rifling. (01-29355/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

TO C. SLOCUM, WATERTOWN, NY. Cal. 22 Short. S# 22121. This revolver was originally shipped from S&W Stockbridge St. factory on June 5, 1861 to J.W. Storrs Co., New York City, NY amongst 140 units. Storrs was the sole agent for S&W from 1857-69 in the heart of Manhattan. They would embellish arms with engraving and likely personalized this revolver for Slocum with a finely executed script font with line scroll accents on the left side plate. It shipped from S&W with the 3 3/16" blued bbl with "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD, MASS" bbl address, round German silver blade front sight, smooth rosewood grips, and the silver finish it retains today. CONDITION: Overall good. The bbl retains a very small amount of the original blue in the most protected area with the balance having and even dark patina. The frame retains 50% of the original silver that has tarnished in the strap areas and right side of the frame to a dark patina with good coverage around the inscription. The grips have some of the original varnish that is flaking with some scratches, handling marks and a cracked right grip panel. Bore has good strong rifling with some pitting. (01-29489/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

Cal. 32. S# 26267. This revolver is standard mid 1864 manufactured S&W No. 2 army revolver, 6" barrel, varnished rosewood grips, initials scratched in butt. CONDITION: very good to, all matching including assembly numbers, 40% blue finish, good markings, grips retain most of their original factory varnish, with light edge wear. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. (01-28749/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. 36. S# 2536. Bbl 6" round. Round six-shot cylinder has nipples protruding from the rear. Blue finish with case colored hammer & loading lever. One piece walnut grips. Approximately 3,000 MFG. 1858-1860 CONDITION: over 20% fading blue showing scratches, marks and some very light pitting. Refinished grips show a few marks. Stiff action shows some hesitation when cycled. Lightly pitted bore has sound rifling. (01-29382/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 27727. Bbl 8" round with semi-circular front sight. Round six shot cylinder. Blued finish with case colored hammer and loading lever. Major parts have "C" or "D" inspector's initials. Walnut one-piece grips have cartouches both sides. About 32,000 mfg. 1863-1865. CONDITION: frame retains 60% fading blue. Bbl & cyl have largely faded to gray. Original grip finish shows wear & handling marks with small chips around the butt. Properly functioning action. The bore is generally bright with sound rifling showing small spots of light pitting. (01-29381/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,750.

INSPECTED REVOLVER. Cal 44. S# 14865. Bbl 6" round with semi-circular front sight. Round 6 shot cylinder. Blued finish with case colored hammer and loading lever. Bbl. & frame have inspector marks with a small "K" in a larger "C". Front of action below the S# has stamped character that resembles a navy anchor. Walnut one-piece grip has cartouches on both sides. CONDITION: metal retains 20% fading finish with small spots of light pitting. Refinished grips show handling marks. Action functions properly. Bore has sound rifling showing some pitting. (01-29383/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 8501. Bbl 6" round. Semi-circular front sight. Both sides of bbl. have inspector initials "H". Round six shot cylinder. Blued finish with case colored hammer, trigger & loading lever. One piece walnut grip has cartouches on both sides. Butt has hand carved initials that appear to be "HP". About 23,000 mfg. late 1850s-early 1860s. CONDITION: metal retains scattered spots of remaining blue. Grips show wear with marks dents and chips. Properly functioning action. Bright bore has strong rifling. (01-29380/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250

ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 S# 18200. Bbl 6" round with blade front sight. Round 6-shot cylinder has partially protruding nipples. Major parts have "B" inspector initials. Walnut 2-piece grip has cartouches on both sides. About 23,000 mfg. late 1850s – early 1860s. CONDITION: 97% reblued finish retaining spots of pitting on the hammer sides. Grips show wear & marks with small chips around the butt. Action cocks but does not release properly. Bore has good rifling showing scattered spots of light pitting. (01-29391/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 44. S# 24773. Bbl 8" round with semi-circular front sight. Round six-shot cylinder. Original finish was blue & case colored. Walnut one-piece grip. About 32,000 mfg. 1863-1865. CONDITION: faded gray-brown finish shows area of pitting. The screw at the rear of the trigger shows screw driver distortion and gouges. Worn grips show marks & dents. Action functions, cylinder exhibits some side play. Dark pitted bore. (01-29384/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 44. S# 16063. Springfield Research Service has serial number range matches attributed to issuance of Starr DA Armies to both the 19th and 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War. The 19th Pa. Cavalry was one of the larger regiments raised in the CW between 1863 to early 1864. They were active in the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March through Georgia. The 21st Penna Cavalry also very large was active in reconnaissance during the Gettysburg Campaign but mostly in the Shenandoah taking part in Battles of New Market, Opequan, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. The Starr DA Armies were made during 1862-63 but were taken back when Single action Armies were introduced but also later issued in the Civil War. Configuration, 6" round barrel, frame stamped "STARRS PATENT JAN. 15 1856" & "STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK" on either side. Most metal parts have military inspector initials, 1-piece grips inspection cartouched on both sides. Soldier personalized with carved "BJC" in butt. CONDITION: good to very good overall. All matching. Metal is smooth brown patina, good markings, Grips have discernible cartouches. Mechanically fine other than trigger does not reset automatically after firing, crisp rifled bore. (01-29100/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. .40. S# 200. This sophisticated revolver was an early competitor of Samuel Colt, that Colt sued the manufacturer for patent infringement in 1851 and won the case. Therefore, these revolvers have limited production ending after 1851; estimated at under 800, majority made with 7" barrels, very few 6.25" barrels are known like this example, found in early production. Hinged barrel marked "MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALL" on top flat. Lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT", back of cylinder marked "LEAVITT's PATENT APRIL 29, 1837" and behind cylinder "WESSON'S PATENT AUG. 28, 1849". CONDITION: good overall, complete & original, all matching, good markings, mottled gray metal. Grips solid & well fit, traces of original varnish. Mechanics need attention, hand does not retract properly when cocked. Good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auctions, lot 1338, 3-12-2008. (01-28105/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 36. S# 24501. Bbl 7 3/4" with bead front sight. Top flat is stamped "E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN". Round 6 shot cylinder has eagle, lion & naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue finish with brass trigger guard. Walnut 2 piece grips. Early 1860's mfg. CONDITION: bbl retains over 70% lightly faded blue. Frame & cyl. have largely faded to gray/brown. Cylinder retains 70% lightly faded scene. Grips show scattered small dents & marks. Tight action has sound function. Very good bright bore. (01-29358/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 38. S# 9390Y. 8" overall, 3" cut-back barrel from original 7.5" when manufactured, professionally cut & crowned, no front sight. CONDITION: good overall, retains 80% nickel plate on frame & cylinder, barrel plum patina, good address, tacking on butt. Thumb bolt is restored. Mechanics fine, good rifling bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28932-2/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 688. 8" overall; 4" octagonal barrel, brass sights, frame strap marked: "ADDRESS E. WHITNEY / WHITNEYVILLE CT", frame on left stamped "F. BEALS / PATENT / SEPT. 1854", 7-shot cylinder with rolled scene, unique cylinder shroud on left side, varnished walnut grips, unique cylinder advance by moving ring trigger forward and back. CONDITION: very good overall, scattered traces of finish, overall smooth gray patina, cylinder has complete rolled decorative scene. Grips have tacking marks and large chip. The complex mechanics of revolver work well, fine rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auctions, lot 177, 2-3-2003. (01-28080/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PA PERCUSSION LARGE SIZED BELT PISTOLS WITH CASEFROM THE FLAYDERMAN COLLECTION. Cal. 38. NSN. Circa 1840's; William Robertson operated out of 102 Carpenter St.and Krider at 101 So. 2nd in Philadephia in close proximity to the Famous John Krider shop. Both pistols have oval 4.5" barrels with flat tops & swivel ramrods. Breeches marked "ROBERTSON". Locks are corresponding to opposite sides for each pistol with safety. Bag type, wedge fastened, checkered walnut stocks having belt hooks. Pewter finished nose cap & spear-tip finial triggerguard. Silver finished wrist plate. Each butt has silver Coat of Arms; provided material describes the crest as a saracen's head affronte, couped at the shoulders and wreathed about the temples. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hardwood case with brass corners & red cloth fitted interior. lid has engraved brass plaque "Edward Gardner / Phila". Case contains accessories including 3 cavity bullet mold, key, G. & J. W. Hawksley flask, Lignum Vitae hammer, Lignum Vitae oil bottle & Skyes pattern flask. Case in good overall appearance with scraps & worn interior. Case lid shows separating of 2 piece construction. Case bottom shows 2 large cracks. Lid shows remnants of label with cut-outs to lid cloth. Also included is a folder of paperwork. CONDITION: barrels & locks have good portion of original blue showing varnish overspray, wear & marks. Wood shows heavy varnish with dings, marks & wear to checkering. Straight rifling shows pitting throughout. Appears mechanically fine. (01-29213/MD). ALL ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

Cal. 56. NSN Cal. 16" overall, 10" octagonal damascene barrel with inset platinum plaque "CONSTABLE / PHILADELPHIA". All steel mounted, nicely engraved furniture, silver nosecap, vacant thumb plate, and escutcheons. rebated lock has unsupported Serpentine hammer with safety, unbridled frizzen, waterproof pan, inset platinum plaque "CONSTABLE / PHILADELPHIA", and sliding safety. As Bill Orbelo States in his classic text "Dueling in America", "The only difference between a target pistol and a dueling pistol is the target". American marked flintlock duelers are rare, though this is an English manufactured pistol sold my Constable. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, barrel & ramrod rib brown with clear damascene twist. Checkered walnut stock is sound with hand worn patina, missing silver keyway escutcheon on right side. Mechanics are fine including sliding safety and set trigger, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: ex-William Orbelo collection, author of "Dueling in America" 10-27-2011. (01-28064/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

Cal. 65. NSN. 16" overall, 10" octagonal barrel with gold inset band & poincon plaque "BOOTH PHILADELPHIA", "BOOTH" engraved in script on rebated lock with sliding safety. Engraved steel furniture, finely converted from flint to percussion with screwed bolster. CONDITION: Fine overall, muted case colors to lock, hammer, and breech, damascene barrel has mostly plum patina, stock has 2 small crescent shaped insets rear of tang on right, old varnish retained throughout. Mechanics are crisp, very good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: ex-William Orbelo collection, author of "Dueling in America" 10-27-2011. (01-28066/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 32/22. S# 1336. 6" overall; unique superposed swivel breech 22 and 32 caliber 3" blued barrels, silver plated brass frame, varnished rosewood grips. Barrels are marked "AMERICAN ARMS CO. BOSTON MASS" & "WHEELER'S PAT. OCT. 31. 1865". CONDITION: fine overall, barrel retains about 60% thinning blue, frame retains about 80% silver plate, grips retain about 50% original varnish, mechanics fine, bright sharp bores. PROVENANCE: James Julia Auction lot 487, 4-27-1998. (01-28070/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.

PERCUSSION DERRINGER. Cal. 32. S# 88. Made 1858-1865 and is the simplest of all Allen pistols. 6.5" overall; 4" octagonal "ALLEN & WHEELOCK" marked barrel, steel frame, center straight line shrouded hammer, popular with soldiers as several excavated examples are known. CONDITION: good to very good overall, mottled gray metal, mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Bonhams & Butterfield Auction, SF, lot 2168, 12-6-2005. (01-28084/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 32. S# 828. 7.5" overall; 4" swivel tapered octagonal barrel marked "BACON MF'G CO. NORWICH CONN", spur trigger. CONDITION: good to very good overall, mottled gray metal, mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Collectors Firearms inv # 1290, 9-1-2004. (01-28075/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

WESSON SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER. Cal. 32. S# 78. 6" overall; 3.5" octagonal to round barrel, "F. WESSON / PATENTED OCT. 25, 1859". Only earliest production in brass frame, tip-up barrel locked with projecting lever on bottom. CONDITION: very good overall, smooth gray stained barrel, traces of blue in protected areas, smooth brass patina, traces of dark silver plate, grips retain 95% of their original varnish, mechanics fine, crisp bright 3-groove rifled bore. PROVENANCE: ex-Bart Richards collection. (01-28081/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

CARBINE BREECH. Cal. 52. NSN. 10" overall, carved wood stock with beavertail handle, Civil War cavalry spur has made into band to hold breech to stock in front and a large square nail to attach firmly in back, what a clever design for a powerful one-shot defense weapon with beautiful patinaed surfaces. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original paper wrapped Hall cartridge. CONDITION: good as configured, hand-word wood patina, iron & brass patinas. Mechanics work with full & half cock, good smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28929/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 120. 9" overall; 5" octagonal to round barrel, fixed rear notch & brass blade sights, brass trimmed curly maple distinctive bulbous grips, top strap "H. J. HALE / WARRANTED / CAST STEEL". CONDITION: very good overall, plum patina to barrel, scuffed grips, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Old Barn auction, lot 580, September 2005. (01-28099/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.

UNDER-HAMMER PERCUSSION BOOT PISTOLS FEATURED IN THE SEPT. 2007 GUN REPORT .Cal. 33. NSN (#20 imprinted into stocks). Michael Carleton was trained by his father, Rev. War veteran Dudley Carleton, as a cabinet maker, but was also a gunmaker. He patented a firearms design in the early 1830's, but as the US Patent Office burned down in 1836, patents were lost. His patented was for an improvement in Percussion Gun Locks & his work has been notable for Underlever hammer designs. Pgs. 14-21 of the Vol. 53, No. 4 Sept. 2007 issue of The Gun Report describes Michael Carleton's life, designs & impact. Both pistols have half rnd., half oct. 3 5/8" bbls. Brass fixed sights. Horizontal inline strikes using the triggerguard as a mainspring. Walnut bag type grips with brass straps; bottom straps have maker & Patent markings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: folder of paperwork that includes 2 copies of Sept. 2007 Vol. 53, Number 4 issue of The Gun Report. These 2 pistols are on the front cover, pg. 14. CONDITION: both barrels have gray patina appearance with marks. Worn original wood finish with dings. Strong straight rifling with pitting. (01-29209 (2)/MD). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

TRAVELLING PISTOLS. BOTH: Cal. 50. S# NSN. Right hand threaded 1 7/16" long turn off barrels having 8 grooved left hand rifling, BCP crossed pennant Birmingham proofs plus lug to engage its lollipop shaped barrel wrench. Ring of decorative engraving at muzzle of each barrel. Mfg. 1813-1855 based on its Birmingham crossed pennant frame proofs of "V" and "BCP". Research indicates made by William Smith of Leiciester Square London who operated primarily from 1817-1824. Flat sided bag shaped grip handles having German silver engraving shields on backstraps. Tops to backstraps along with butts are finely checkered. Frames have decorative floral engraving, cap retainers with profile that resembles a flintlock frizzen, folding triggers that pop out only with full cock hammer pull plus behind the hammer sliding safeties. Pistols are in the white and have an oval on each side with "LONDON" on the right and "SMITH" on the left. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good vintage compartmentalized walnut presentation case with felt lined interior to included padded section under lid bordered by small brass nails. Two simple brass hinges (one broken screw) plus single latch with diamond shaped pearl fascia surrounding key opening (no key). About 18 freshly cast 50 cal. lead balls. Case colored holder for caps (some top hat shaped caps icluded), etc. (shape reminiscent of a Bic lighter) marked "James-Dixon & Sons" on 1 hinged end cap and "10Z" on the opposite cap. Lollipop shaped barrel wrench appearing in the white with light patina. CONDITION: very good cleaned metal surfaces and very light handling marks on the handles. Fine mechanical functioning. (01-29211/NW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

Mostly 3-4", includes flasks labeled Riling 753 (Remington Rider), 755, 763, 767, 773, 774, 811 (Colt patent). CONDITION: good overall. (02-26578-1/JS). $1,200-1,800.

22 tins and 2 wrapped packages of 10, so 42 containers of mostly caps, some primers, and on for "Tranter lubrication", 5 labeled Colt, also in lot is pack 500 20ga cardboard wadding. CONDITION: good-very good for most, few have scuffed or partial labels. (02-26578-32/JS). $400-800.

Riling #815, 6-1/2" overall. Double sided cocked spout flask displays cannon surrounded by pikes and other arms, cannonballs, and anchor under a shield with flags displayed, including a single star banner. Above is "COLTS PATENT" under crossed revolvers and crossed rifles. CONDITION: Overall good with minor dents. (02-26578-63) $1,000-2,000.

Riling 792, 6-1/2" eagle & panoply of arms with cocked spout for army or navy revolver. Riling 797, 7-3/4" Eagle Coat of Arms flask for rifles. CONDITION: good overall, minor denting. (02-26578-5/JS). $400-600.

& EAGLE COAT OF ARMS. Riling, # 817, 6-3/4" overall. Single sided cocked spout flask displays a cannon surrounded by an anchor& cannonballs under a stand of flags. Centered above flags reads "COLTS PATENT" under crossed pistols and crossed rifles. Also, with an Eagle Coat of Arms, Riling 798 for rifles. CONDITION: Patent overall good with some dents. Eagle Coat of Arms showing several dents. (02-26578-64). $900-1,400.

Each 9.50" overall, Riling 860 & 862; both maker marked "BATTY" and "1854" and "1856". Both with military inspection. CONDITION: very good overall with patina. Springs weak or missing. (02-27064-1/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

Riling 857, 9.50" overall, earliest design of peace flask surrounded by circle of stars, eagle and panoply of arms. Nicely maker marked, dated and inspected. CONDITION: slight denting, well worn, mottled patina, clear markings. (02-27064-2/JS). NON-GUN. $400-500.

Riling #865. 9" overall. Fluted anchor and USN motif. Maker marked "ADAMS 1846", body and charger inspected "J.S.P.". CONDITION: good to very good overall with slight denting, one partial open seam. (02-27065/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

. This group has some very interesting designs including 10" Riling 581 with motif of Indian shooting buffalo on horseback; 9.50" Riling 670 violin shape with panoply of hunting arms; 8" Riling 799 eagle and floral design; 8" Riling 417 James Dixson star and dot design; 7.50" Riling 993 Indian hunting scene. CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-27070-1/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

FLASKS. Rare grouping of flasks including French and American designs. Riling 402, 484, 597 or 605, 667, 722, 879, 925, 940, 1008, and one unlisted. Unlisted with Neptune with his trident centered in design. CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-27070-2/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

NEOCLASSICAL DESIGNED GENERAL OFFICER PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD. 42" overall, 33" highest grade damascus blade with gold highly detailed patriotic etched blade. This is maybe the highest grade Horstmann sword extant. Massive 8" gold plated high relief neoclassical pierced scroll design hilt. The use of silver components contrast beautifully against the gold. Sculptured raised relief beaded silver grip design is en suite to large 2.5" beaded border convex oval silver presentation plaque on folded down languet. An enchanting silver faced cherub quillon with diamond eyes with golden curled hair is unique to design. A large full figure spread wing eagle mounted on top of pommel. This was a very expensive sword during the war, most likely never sold by vendor and displayed for astonished viewers priced for an important presentation that never came as its price was very high. It was common to see entire companies or regiments of hundreds of subscribers make contributions to buy such a luxury item for a beloved commander. CONDITION: fine overall, sword retains most of its bright gold wash, blade has all its gold and Damascus design, silver body of scabbard has minor denting. (02-24205/JS). NON-GUN. $20,000-25,000.

ROBERT M. COPELAND, PICTURED ON COVER OF "SWORDS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR". Maj. Robert M. Copeland (1830-1874) Harvard graduate, was a staunch and outspoken abolitionist who was first commissioned lieutenant in 2nd Mass, May 1861, where he was friend of fellow Lt. Robert Gould Shaw. Copeland was maybe the first strong advocate of black soldiers who lobbied from beginning of service in writing and in person to Sec. of War Edwin Stanton which made him a target among the political power in Washington. He would be cashiered from army August 6, 1862 for his views and not be exonerated until 1870 by decree of President US Grant."At the outbreak of war", Copeland wrote, "I had been fully convinced that the best hope of success lay in enlisting the black Americans in our armies. Besides their value as soldiers, the history of past times seemed to teach, that men in no way are better fitted for freedom than by fighting for it." From page 8 of 1864 published "Statement of R. Morris Copeland, Asst. Adjutant General and Major of Volunteers".Lt. Robert Gould Shaw, wrote of Copeland's views in 1861. "Mr. Copeland…told me he had a long talk with General Banks about making use of the negroes against Secessionists. I thought it was a waste of breath, but we hear today that Banks has offered him a place on his staff, which shows he thinks a good deal of his opinion. Copeland's sole subject of thought, now, seems to be slavery, and he is always fuming and raging about it."Copeland could not play the political game in Washington, even Lincoln after meeting with him, told him as paraphrased by Copeland "The fact is, I am inclined to believe that you are a mischief-making fellow, and good for but little as an officer, and capable of doing a great deal of harm; and therefore, the sooner you are out of the service, the better."Model 1850 staff sword, pictured on cover & pages 90-92 of Richard Bezbek's "SWORDS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR", 31" etched blade with patriotic motifs, "LAMBERT & MAST / PHILADELPHIA" agent marked, fancy engraved scabbard mounts and presentation plaque "PRESENTED TO / MAJOR R. M. COPELAND / BY / COL. J. K. Murphy, Major M. Scott / Capt. L. C. KENSLER, Lieut. W. H. Murphy / of the 29th Regt Penna. Vols / Feb. 27th 1862". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of 66 page 1864 "Statement of R. Morris Copeland, Asst. Adjutant General and Major of Volunteers", research file. Copy of excellent 2015 article by Patrick Browne "The Cashiering of Major Robert Morris Copeland". Biographic data of Copeland find him to be a brilliant early landscape architect, Samuel Colt's Armsmear among his famous projects. CONDITION: very good overall, blade retains most of its original frost & luster, brass hilt & scabbard mounts have traces of gold wash in protected areas, overall light mustard patina, sharkskin grin & wrap intact, steel scabbard body dark patina. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-3/JS). NON-GUN. $6,000-8,000.

PRICE, 12th WISCONSIN, "KIA MARCH TO THE SEA". Beautifully appointed Clauberg made staff sword, raised relief patriotic themed scabbard mounts, elaborately chased pommel with face engraved with stars and Columbian shield, shark skin grip, nicely etched 32" slightly curved blade. Top mount is engraved "Presented to / Capt. J. M. Price / by the members of / Co. D 12th Wis. V. I. /May 6, 1862". This sword is featured on pages 88-89 of Bezdek's "SWORDS of the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR". John Martin Price (18xx-1864) entered service Oct 18, 1861 in the hard fought 12th Wisconsin, advancing through ranks and was captain when sword presented May 6, 1862, wounded July 21, 1864 at Battle of Leggett's Hill, Atlanta, GA, recovered, promoted to major weeks before his death Dec. 20, 1864 in Savannah, GA from gunshot wound previous day. Price is buried in the Marietta National Cemetery. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small research file on regiment & John M Price, copies of pages from text published, copy of CDV of price wearing sword. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray with good discernible etched panels, hilt & scabbard mounts retain strong gold wash especially in protected areas, complete sharkskin & wire wrapped grip, black dyed leather scabbard body is scuffed and slightly shrunk. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-4/JS). NON-GUN. $5,000-7,000.

REGULATION SABER BELT & BUCKLE. Rarely offered are the original 2" wide buff leather saber belts with 50 x 71mm "plates made of brass, with strong wire hooks". These were issued to the new regiment of dragoons raised in 1833. Robert Dingee originally made these belts in 1832 contract and Alleghany Arsenal filled an order in 1835. The Ordnance Board agreed to replace this plain brass buckle with the oval US buckle within 4 years to the pattern 1839 US oval belt plate used into the Civil War. Some dragoon rigs such as this remained in armories, especially in the South based on the amount of this plate & belt hardware found in early war Confederate camps and battle sites. It would very difficult to find a better example of this rig, very few survivors. CONDITION: fine overall, sword has well marked 34.25" quill back blade, "UNITED STATES" & "NP AMES / CUTLER / SPRINGFIELD / 1837" etched on either side, inspection "TW" (Springfield master armorer, Thomas Warner) stamped on ricasso. Brass hilt with backstrap inspected "WS" (inspector William Smith) on quillon, and "HKC / ORD" (Maj. Henry Knox Craig) on top of guard, original buff protective washer is retained. Polished leather grip 95% intact, braided wire wrap is tight and complete. The scabbard retains traces of original varnish, no dents, has identical inspections found on hilt on either side of drag blade "HKC / ORD" and "WS". The 38" buff leather belt is sound & supple with staining, both small heavy cast brass buckle attached .75" wide buff saber hangers are still attached to the scabbard rings apparently from 1830s. The heavy brass rectangular plate is finely beveled on edges, the heavy iron wire set of hooks are firmly soldered on back. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-5/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-7,000.

LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER SABER. There are only a few of this pattern known, including one attributed to General William Tecumseh Sherman which was recently auctioned from Sherman estate last year for over $150,000. This example is one of only three named presentations to officers in Christopher Roby's personal company raised in 1864. They were named in "Spaulding Light Cavalry" in honor of Noah Spaulding, Mexican War hero who presented the company flag to Roby. "Adj't E. D. Bearce" & "Co. F. Spaulding Light Cavalry, MVM" finely etched on either side of 30" blade amongst characteristic Christopher Roby patriotic themed panels with flags, arms, eagle, and fine tendrilled foliate design. This unique pattern has smaller dimensions overall than his 1860 cavalry officer sabers. John Thillman is his text "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers" shows the 2 other named examples with unique size and fancy shoe style drags. This sword is pictured and described on pages 120-121 of "Swords of the American Civil War". Elijah Damon Bearce (1824-1906) served with the Spaulding Light Cavalry from its inception in 1864 through 1874 when he was appointed adjutant, dating manufacture of sword to 1874. This is an attractive, unique saber that would complete a collection of Roby cavalry sabers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pages from Thillman "CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS", and Bezdek "SWORDS of the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" and biographic research file. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains most all original polish & luster with light staining. Hilt & scabbard mounts retain traces of original gold wash in protected areas, light mustard patina overall. Scabbard body retains 98% bright plating with small areas of bubbling & oxidation. Sharkskin grip is fine retaining tightly held triple strand fancy brass wire wrap. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-2/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-6,000.

STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD. High grade model 1850 staff and field officer's sword with eagle head quillon, drooped wing American eagle in basket in place of standard "US", sculpted & fluted silver grip. Pommel has high relief cast eagle & shield. Scabbard is browned steel with raised relief oak leaf & acorn motifs. Blade has 14" fine detailed patriotic panels. CONDITION: very good overall, 30.5" blade is gray with complete discernible etching, traces of gold wash on hilt & scabbard mounts, overall light patina. Scabbard body retains most of its original brown finish, one small dent. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-6/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

OFFICER SWORD. Regulation 1850 staff & field in immaculate condition retaining most of its original gold wash on hilt and scabbard mounts, bright frosty etched blade with Eickhorn "squirrel" logo cartouche on ricasso. "WH Horstmann" & "Philadelphia" etched agent markings. CONDITION: very fine overall, 32" retains virtually all polish & luster, "WH Horstmann" was etched over, but "Philadelphia" is crisp on opposite side. 95%+ gold wash, complete & tight sharkskin grip with triple wire wrap, complete buff protective washer partially covers the Eickhorn logo. Scabbard retains most of its original brown finish. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-7/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

Standard model 1833 dragoon saber, "MS" surcharge on quillon for Massachusetts, most likely made for company of Boston's "NATIONAL LANCERS". Number "1" stamped in same distinctive large font on throat of scabbard. Highest numbers are double digits, though less than 100 made. CONDITION: good overall, blade heavily buffed, marking weak, scabbard polished, toned patina, very good complete leather grip with wire wrap. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-8/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

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NO LOT.

HONOR WINNER. This Civil War Sheble & Fisher cavalry saber is personalized to Congressional Medal of Honor winner, 2nd Lt. Andrew J. Lorish of the 1st NY Dragoons. Lorish was a law school graduate who was elected Justice of the Peace in Attica, NY in 1861. He enlisted on August 5, 1862 and quickly rose through the ranks to the rank of 2nd Lt. in the first NYD. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by Secretary of War Stanton for his heroic actions at the Battle of Winchester, VA. The sword itself is a US M1840 enlisted cavalry saber measuring 43 1/4" overall with a plain 35 1/2" blade marked at the ricasso "SHEBLE & FISHER PHILAD". Brass hilt with standard 2 branch guard. The pommel is engraved "A. J. Lorish 1st N Y Dragoons". Wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. Accompanying this fine sword is his GAR medal, GAR Delegate ribbon from the 28th Encampment in 1894, GAR pin and 2 NY staff buttons. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large loose leaf binder containing information on 2nd Lt. Lorish and the 1st NY Dragoons including copies of letters from Lorish during the war. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina with evidence of light sharpening. Hilt has a pleasing patina. Scabbard has a medium to dark gray mottled patina. (02-26272/BF). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,600.

31" double edged blade etched with "U. S. MEDICAL STAFF", eagle & panoply of arms. Solid cast cruciform guard has languet with script relief applied silver "MS" above 13 stars. This is the regulation sword worn by surgeons during the Civil War. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray with some luster, staining, crisp etched panels, brass hilt and scabbard mounts toned patina, scabbard body retains most of its original browned finish. (02-26264/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

COLONEL EDWIN METCALF, 3RD RI HEAVY ARTILLERY. Edwin Metcalf (1823-1894) commissioned Major in 3rd RI HA, colonel Sept 15, 1862, postwar he was speaker of Rhode Island House of Representatives, attorney general of Rhode Island and commander of Rhode Island GAR. One sword by Ames Sword Company is finely gilt militia sword, tortoise shell handle, guards decorated with eagle & panoply of arms, 29" fine gold highlighted blade etch celebrates the centennial of end of Revolutionary War 1784-1884 with military motifs, scabbard has raised relief patriotic themed pierced mounts. The 2nd sword is masonic, Springfield Commandery of Knight's Templar, 28.5" gold highlighted inscribed blade. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file of research and biographic material. CONDITION: both swords are fine retaining much of their original finish & luster. (02-26265/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

Blade 31". The ricasso is marked "EMERSON & SILVER TRENTON NJ.", a U.S. contractor during the Civil War. The slightly curved etched blade has a thick spine and blunt edge. Right side of blade features an American Eagle over marking "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Left side is marked "U. S." Ornate brass hilt & peened pommel with guard. Braided brass wire wrapped handle. The leather scabbard has 3 brass mounts. The model 1840 was issued until it went out of service in 1878. CONDITION: The blade retains sharp, clear etching & original polish showing scattered spotting. The hilt exhibits a light tarnish. The leather scabbard shows age related wear & cracking. (02-27082/DS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

Standard configuration, 34" quill back blade, "UNITED STATES" and "NP AMES / CUTLER / SPRINGFIELD / 1838" etched on blade. Good inspection marks on hilt and scabbard drag, "MS" stamped on quillon by inspection mark denoting Massachusetts ownership. CONDITION: very good overall, good markings, grip is excellent restoration by the late Jim Brown. Scabbard is sound, several dents, fits well. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-10/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

31.5" finely etched blade, "W.H. HORSTMANN & SONS, PHILADELPHIA" retailer marked, sharkskin grip, decorated branched cavalry hilt, wood lined steel scabbard. CONDITION: fine overall, blade retains most all of its bright luster & polish, complete grip, steel scabbard has scattered staining, well fit. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-13/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

32" curved blade, "N.P. AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1846" and "US / NWP" (Nathan w Patch-inspector) stamped on either side of blade. CONDITION: about as fine an example of Mexican War saber that survives. Bright blade, complete grip, scabbard has smooth dark patina with scattered pitting, inspection marks on drag are worn and partial. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-9/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

PHOTOS. Accompanied by family affidavit stating this sword was property of General & later Massachusetts Governor Nathaniel Banks. This sword sold at Willis Henry Auction, Boston in 2018/2019 along with other Bank's sword and other family items. The presentation sword missing pommel sold for over $50,000 and Lincoln signed commission for $20,000. Provenance is very good. Standard configuration of Ames 1860 staff sword, 31.5" diamond shaped blade with patriotic etch, pressed horn grip, eagle and panoply of arms decorated guard, folding languet, brass mounted steel scabbard. Accompanying sword is circa 1880 cabinet photograph of Banks in uniform wearing the presentation sword that was sold in same sale. Also accompanying is 16' tall framed oval engraving of Banks dated 1856. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: affidavit signed by Bank's family member, 2018, auction tag from Willis Henry Auction. CONDITION: sword is very good overall, retains much of its original gold plate on hilt and raised relief scabbard mounts, blade has some luster, overall gray & stained with long etched patriotic panels visible. Framed engraving is water stained, cabinet card has good detail with scuffed corners. (02-26088/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

1) "C. ROBY" 1863 dated model 1840 musician's sword, knucklebow stamped "MICKEY PULLIAM", "ANGELS CAMP", & "1864". 28" blade is bright with most of its original luster, matching inspection marks on both sword & scabbard. 2) "EMERSON & SILVER" made 1863 dated model 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer sword, matching inspection marks on both sword & brass mounted steel scabbard, unique to this Trenton, NJ manufacturer. 32" bright blade has crisp markings. CONDITION: very good as described. (02-26263/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

Blade 35". Left side of ricasso is marked "N. P. AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1848". Right side is marked "US / WD". Two branch brass hilt with wire wrapped leather grip. A leather saber knot is attached to the guard. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows scattered light pitting. The hilt has an uncleaned patina. Leather grip is missing most of the wire wrapping. Scabbard has brown appearance with scattered pitting. (02-27078/DS). NON-GUN. $600-1,000.

Overall length: 26.75". Dbl. edged 21" blade. Ricassos stamped "U.S.N 1845 R" & "N P AMES SPRINGFIELD". Solid brass hilt with an eagle-decorated pommel. Three iron rivets secure the hilt to the tang. The guard has numerous stampings and rack marks. CONDITION: blade shows area of pitting & dark patina. Hilt shows worn out eagle & numerous sm. marks. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24664/MD). NON-GUN. $600-900.

WITH SCABBARD. Overall length: 41". Blade length: 35". Brass hilt with 2-branch guard. Wire-wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows majority of polishing with pinprick corrosion throughout & corrosion around base. Hilt has mustard patina with marks. Good appearing grip with marks & cracks. Scabbard shows oxidation & patina throughout show 1 dent near tip. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24759/MD). NON-GUN. $600-900.

OFFICER SABER. This saber is virtually identical to the Ames model 1833 dragon saber or British 1822 light cavalry saber, 35.5" quill back blade, agent marked "A.W. SPIES" with fine detailed patriotic etched panels including a mounted dragoon. The scabbard though in somewhat poor condition shows remnants of rarely seen etching that covered most of its length originally. This sword was purchased from Jim Brown as a private purchase 1933 dragoon officers saber. CONDITION: blade is fine with much of its original frost and Polish, numerous small nicks in cutting edge. The grip is very good with complete polished leather and tight triple wire wrap. Hilt has smooth iron patina. Scabbard has heavy iron patina, several large dents, mounts both missing rings, some en suite etching is visible. PROVENANCE: Marcus Porpora lifelong sword collection. (02-26424-17/JS). NON-GUN. $600-800.

Etched 7 1/2" panels on a slightly curved 30" blade with single fuller & blood groove. Right side has a Federal Eagle over inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Left side is marked "U. S." Unmarked ricasso. Ornate pierced floral ornamented brass hilt with grooved guard. Ornate pommel has floral & star ornamentation around a stars & stripes banner. Brass wire wrapped leather handle. Leather scabbard has 3 brass fittings. CONDITION: blade has original polish showing good etched scenes with dark spotting. Hilt shows a mild patina. Good leather grip. Scabbard has worn age darkened leather. Brass tip has a dent on the right side. (02-27081/DS). NON-GUN. $500-800.

Plain single fullered 31" blade. Right side of ricasso is marked "AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE MASS". Right side is marked "US / CSI / 1864". Solid brass hilt with plain guard & simulated wire wrapped grip. Brass mounted partial leather scabbard. CONDITION: original blade polish shows dark spotting. Brass hilt has a mild patina. The scabbard includes the brass throat and 22" of leather with the tip missing. (02-27080/DS). NON-GUN. $200-300.

1) 1865 dated Smerson & Silver US M1860 Cavalry saber with scabbard. Standard configuration being 41" overall w/ old paint on brass hilt. CONDITION: good overall with patina, corrosion & dents on scabbard. 2) Indian Replica CSA sword. Overall: 39". Blade 33" with scratched out India marking. Scabbard. CONDITION: very good overall with marks. (02-26520/MD). NON-GUN. $500-750.

KILLED AT GAINES MILL JUNE 27, 1862. 18 year old David Beard, Jr was well educated and wrote 40 detailed letters home from April 26, 1861 to May 22, 1862. His last letter was 14 pages written over 2 days detailing his hard march of 4 miles to within 15 miles of Richmond. He would be killed June 27 at Battle of Gaines Mill along with 10 comrades. 2 detailed letters written by a friend in his company and by his lieutenant detail the events of his death to his father. "… We formed a line of battle and lay down till about 5:00 in the afternoon. Then we were ordered forward to engage the enemy. 3 times we drove them back from our lines and we thought we had won the day without losing a man, but that was a sad mistake, they came back back again 3 to our 1, at the first time your son was shot, the bullet struck him in the lower part of his bowels. The only words he spoke was O Im shot and fell. Some of the men picked him up and carried him a short ways to the rear but had to leave him behind. There is no hope of getting his body. As there is no tellin wat they did with it…..". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small research file. CONDITION: good overall, letters range from fair to fine, several on patriotic stationery and 16 covers, most patriotic. Each letter in protective sleeve, there are a few partial letters in addition. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27147-7/JS). $2,000-3,000.

NO LOT

VOLUNTEERS PHOTO, PAPERS AND GEAR LOT. Large lot consisting of: framed State of New Hampshire certificate showing Nathaniel J. Campbell, "re-enlisted" dated July 1st 1864. Eight pages of Volunteer enlistment and Company Muster Roll papers for Nathaniel J. Campbell. One 4" x 2 3/8" photo of Nathaniel Campbell taken by the B. F. Howland & Co. Photograph Gallery, New York. A framed hand written showing N. J. Campbell enlisted as a private, Dated Nov. 14, 1861. Belt with brass Federal Eagle buckle having nickel trim. Belt holds holster, cartridge box, cap box and shoulder strap. Red cloth sash with braided knots. Also includes a modern brass plague stating Sargeant Campbell was killed in action at Drurys Bluff Va. Plaque of unknown origin has a possible erroneous date of May, 13 1864? CONDITION: leather good show age related darkening & hardening. Photos and paper goods remain in very good condition. (02-27084/DS). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.

MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVE. Group of 7 letters and documents dated from Feb. 21, 1863 appointing Perkins assistant surgeon to Jan. 24, 1865 reporting his muster as commissioned surgeon. Also is group CDV of 22nd Mass staff, with Perkins standing in middle, also in photo are another surgeon Isaac Stearns, adjutant Frederick S. Benson, QM Capt. Harrison A. Royce, Chaplain Charles Mellon Tyler, Maj. Mason Burt, and Colonel Wm. Stowell Tilton. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: research file. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27147-6/JS). $400-600.

NO LOT.

"NYW" WITH TARBELL INSPECTION MARKS. The boarding pike was one of the most popular weapons in the US Navy during the days of sail. Pikes like this found many uses aboard a ship, but were primarily used to repel boarders. Pikes similar to this style are common sights in collections of early Naval arms, however to find a fully marked example with firm War of 1812 usage is a true rarity. This pike measures nearly 90" overall with a 12" head that includes short 2 1/2" languets. One facet of the four sided blade is boldly marked "N.Y.W", another facet is marked "X J.T X"; which is the well known inspector's mark of Captain Joseph Tarbell who died in 1815. This fact confirms that this pike saw War of 1812 service aboard one of the US Navy's many warships. A third side is marked "U.S" completing the series of marks on this early Naval pike. A pike head matching this exact example was recovered from the USS Niagara. The flagship of Oliver Hazard Perry. The long wooden haft appears to have been painted a brick red at one time, but now has an ancient coating of darkened white paint. There is no cap on the butt. CONDITION: the head shows appropriate wear from years of service, but the markings are bold. The haft shows ample wear, but remains solid yet a bit soiled. It is truly an unexpected opportunity to obtain a rarely seen marked and Tarbell inspected War of 1812 era boarding pike. (02-26609/BF). NON-GUN. $3,000-4,000.

1) Belt with a brass Federal eagle buckle having nickel trim. Belt holds a holster that appears to be for a Remington New Model or similar Army model revolver. Other items on belt include a 4" by 6" cartridge box and cap box. 2) Belt & holster. Belt has a brass Federal Eagle buck. Holster appears to be for an 1851 Colt or similar Navy size revolver. 3) Holster for an Army size revolver. 4) Leather belt without buckle. Mid-section has a circular brass medallion with the Federal Eagle. Medallion is recently attached with a modern leather lace. 5) Belt with oval brass U.S. marked buckle. Belt holds an 8" by 6 ½" multi flap cartridge and a cap box. 6) Belt with hook style brass buckle. Belt holds 2 6 1/4" by 4" cartridge boxes, cap box and an accessories box. 7) An 8" by 7" U. S. marked multi flap cartridge box. 8) A 6" by 4" cartridge box. 9) A leather cuff. CONDITION: fair to very good with age darkened appearance. Many items are fragile with hardening & cracking. Several straps are torn or missing. Some buckles & brass fitting have an aged patina. (02-26958,02-27085/DS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

OFFICER'S OVERCOAT & CAPE. This dark blue heavy wool overcoat, sometimes referred to as a greatcoat is made of high grade dark blue wool with faded black mohair trim. The overcoat closes with toggle buttons and straps that are ornamented by 6 lobed ornaments. There is added mohair tape ornamentation throughout the overcoat including 3 rows of Austrian knots at each cuff. The lining appears to be a blue Kersey wool quilted horizontally. The various buttons throughout the coat are covered in black cloth. The cape which at first glance matches the overcoat, has two Civil War staff buttons at the front of the collar. The trim on the cape is similar to that of the coat and the color is quite similar. The lining is a faded black polished cotton. The cape has 7 attachment button holes at the collar to secure it to the overcoat however, the overcoat has 5 buttons on the collar for attachment indicating that the two pieces were not born together. CONDITION: the coat has scattered moth damage, some of which have been backed with appropriate cloth. The lining of the coat is reasonably solid with minor insect effects. The lining of the cape has severe deterioration on the right side. Several of the cloth covered buttons are loose or pinned on. (02-27183/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-3,000.

SGT. FOGG OF THE 7TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY. This fine Civil War grouping belonged to Charles Fogg of the 7th Connecticut Infantry. Fogg died while in captivity at Andersonville Prison. Included in this group is 1) A McDowell style enlisted kepi of blue wool with a 7" rise in the rear and a 4 1/2" rise in the front. The top has an enlisted infantry horn with a "7" in the center. The tarred leather chin strap has a single buckle and is terminated by two Civil War enlisted cuff size eagle buttons. The characteristic down turned tarred leather visor is bound at the edges. There is a 2" leather chin strap and a brown polished cotton lining. CONDITION: hat has some fading and loss of knap. Visor and chin strap are crazed. The liner and sweatband show significant wear but are substantially intact. 2) A leather left boot approx. size 11 with a 13" high rise. The boot is typical of those worn in the Civil War. CONDITION: boot is well worn and is dry with minor losses. 3) Civil War era carpet bag of various shades of brown with red flowers. The lining is a faded light blue check that is stenciled "SERGT. C. FOGG 7 CT. INF". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 6 modern reproductions of photographs showing Andersonville Prison. CONDITION: the body of the bag is quite solid, though both handles are detached but included inside the bag. The leather base is worn and cracked. (02-27182/BF). NON-GUN. $2,500-3,500.

An interesting early red wool kepi, likely of the Civil War period or just before. The kepi has a bullion band around the base and a bullion wreath on the front with a central "R". The rise at the rear seam is just over 6" and the rise in the front is just over 3". The chin strap is black finished leather with a single buckle terminated by Virginia staff style buttons of the Civil War period with "EXTRA QUALITY" backmarks. Sewn black leather visor with an unfinished edge. Tan sweatband and brown cotton liner with a painted leather crown. This hat comes in a cardboard hatbox that reads on the top "Mrs. Alfred Steffin please handle with care. This historic hat given to me by Miss Mary Lee daughter of General R E Lee. Compliments of Mrs. L.P. Bondel (?)". The box has a label that reads "BRODT'S INC. WASH., D. C.". The box obviously post dates the hat by several years. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a round wooden box that protects the hatbox from further damage. CONDITION: the wool shows 3 minor moth holes and the bullion is quite tarnished. The chin strap is solid, though lightly flaked as is the visor. The sweatband is quite degraded with losses primarily in the front. The cotton liner is heavily sweat stained and the inner crown lining is quite crazed. The hatbox is quite degraded. (02-27192/BF). NON-GUN. $2,500-4,000.

19TH CENTURY. This interesting overcoat is hand sewn tan cotton canvas with a green, brown and tan striped cotton liner. The coat is constructed in a manner consistent to the 1850s and as late as the 1880s. Double breasted front has hand sewn button holes with five 1" dyed black horn buttons on each side. There is a flap pocket at the lower front of each side. The back has two buttons of similar design to the front. The interior has some quilting and is nearly fully lined with an early cotton plaid like material. The left sleeve has no lining, but the right sleeve retains a muslin lining that is stamped "M Grassler 290 W. Water St. Milwaukee.". Grassler was a noted costume house near the end of the 19th Century. It is possible Grassler's costume house, like many others purchased military and other uniforms for use by their business, hence the stamp in the sleeve. It is possible this coat had a military association during the Civil War, but it is also possible it was a tradesman's or teamsters coat. Irrespective of its original purpose or owner, it ended up in the stocks of Grassler Customs. CONDITION: the coat is substantially solid, but does show staining, loose seams, small tears, and general hard use. All buttons are present. Markings are clear. (02-27197/BF). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

The Grimsley saddle was a very popular military regulation saddle during the Civil War years. The Grimsley was patented in 1840 by Thornton Grimsley; a saddler from St. Louis, MO. It proved most popular among artillery drivers and was a favorite among mounted officers of the Union Army. The Grimsley saddle was also widely utilized by Confederate cavalry. The Grimsley was known for its deep seat, high pommel and cantle with escutcheon shields on the front and back. This example is complete with brass stirrups and full length stirrup straps. Even the girth is still intact. CONDITION: as expected, the leather is a bit dry but surprisingly complete with only very minor separations and losses. (02-27180/BF). NON-GUN. $1,800-2,600.

RICHMOND, VA WITH POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE USE. This exceptional white/tan beaver felt top hat is of a form popular from about 1845-1860. The hat is approx. 13" dia with a 6" crown. It has a narrow tan grosgrain band and edge binding. The hat has been fitted with a heavy bullion hat cord and a 2" silver or silver plate palmetto tree dated "1775" indicating use by a South Carolina soldier. The interior of the hat has a nearly 3" sweatband with a painted cotton liner. The crown appears to be silk embossed in gold with an American eagle and shield and the name "John Suffrins". Suffrins was a well-known hatter from Richmond, VA and produced a plethora of hat styles at his shop in the Gilbert's Block of Richmond, VA. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of advertisements and supporting information for Suffrins' Richmond hat business. CONDITION: as expected, the hat is a bit dirty and does show the effects of insect abuse over the years. The sweatband has some separations but remains surprisingly complete. The lining is quite deteriorated but substantially present. The mark in the crown is easily read and remains quite crisp. (02-27196/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.

DECORATION POSSIBLY BELONGING TO COL. HARVEY BROWN. This trunk measures approx. 27" x 15 1/2" x 11" tall and is covered in black leather with intricate domed brass tack decoration. It is of a type and style that was popular on stagecoaches from 1770-1830 and was often the only seat available. There is a label on the inside that reads in part "LEVI W PAGE CHAISE, HARNESS AND TRUNK MANUFACTURER BELLOWS FALLS, VT.". The interior of the trunk is paper lined. Included with the trunk and found inside is a large muster roll dated December 1819 for the United States Light Artillery. The muster roll is witnessed several times by Harvey Brown. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of information pertaining to Col. Harvey Brown and his trunk. CONDITION: leather is quite dry with numerous separations and a few losses. One of the end handles has become partially detached. Despite 200 years of use, this trunk remains quite solid. (02-27185/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.

These exceptionally rare survivors of the Civil War era are made from rubberized cloth with an 8 1/2" strap at the top. The pant covers themselves are separate for each leg and measure approx. 20 1/2" in length. The exterior has a rubberized coating and the interior is a tan cotton. Pant covers like this were sometimes worn by officers to protect their fine uniforms. Occasionally, rubberized pant covers could be found on naval ships to be worn as foul weather gear. These pant covers appear to be unissued, and one bears the name on the inside top "Capt. Marvin V Allen". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a large folder bearing the service records of Captain Martin V Allen of the 105th Illinois Infantry. CONDITION: the pant covers appear unissued, but do show wear from years of storage. There is some minor finish loss, but no notable damage. (02-27176/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,000.

HOLSTERS & SHABRAQUE. This visually impactful military saddle is brown and black leather with an extremely high rear seat and an eagle head pommel at the front. The top of the saddle has a floral and chain motif embossed and sewn into the leather. Long curved side panels with iron stirrups and full stirrup straps adorn the sides. This beautiful saddle is accompanied by a pair of black leather saddle holsters, likely for single shot pistols. The holsters are complete with their covers and the connecting pommel strap. Amazingly, the early shabraque still accompanies this saddle. The shabraque is blue wool over leather with a yellow/orange binding and a 1" bullion tape surrounding the outside edge. There is a leather pocket on each side with an oval pad just ahead of it. CONDITION: there are some separations to the leather seat, but the saddle remains structurally sound. The pommel has an ancient mellow patina and the stirrups have a well oxidized but smooth finish. The saddle holsters are substantially intact but are missing their closure straps and there is some separation at the pommel loop. The shabraque shows wear to the edge binding and the side pockets are a bit detached in places. Despite these minor issues, this saddle, shabraque and holsters make an exceptional display piece and could easily be the centerpiece of any early mounted or officer collection. (02-27179/BF). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,800.

GETTYSBURG ID. This well worn pair of holsters are of military style in black saddle leather with brass finials and cups. There are several star and grid punches around the top of the holsters. Judging by the size, it appears that it would accept Colt Dragoon pistols. Each holster is about 14 1/2" long with a 5" opening. An old tag with the holsters reads "Donated to Post 73 by Morgan Smith in 1927. A ?? relic from Gettysburg". CONDITION: holsters do have some losses, particularly to the straps on the left holster. The bridge is worn with tears and flaking. Holsters exhibit overall heavy wear. (02-27193/BF). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,600.

USE. This style of hat was prevalent in the mid-19th Century and is commonly called a Sheridan style hat made popular by Civil War General Philip Sheridan. The hat has a black beaver exterior with a wide 2" grosgrain band. The front has a Civil War cross cannon insignia with a "2" above. The brim of the hat is approx. 11 1/2" x 13" with a green underside. The paper liner is present, but the sweatband is gone. An inked name on the interior reads "William M. Baird". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a complete record of William Baird's service in the 2nd NY Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. CONDITION: there is minor wear to the nap of the beaver. As stated, the sweatband is missing. Otherwise, the hat is quite solid. (02-27194/BF). NON-GUN. $900-1,400.

This massive scoop measures 74" in length that includes a 22" copper scoop, 7" wooden bell, and 45" handle. The scoop has a slot in the top that extends 17 1/2" up the length of the copper scoop. The bell is stamped "C _150". The wooden pole maybe a replacement. CONDITION: the copper scoop is in solid condition with a rich lustrous patina. The bell shows moderate wear and the handle shows light wear. (02-27195/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,400.

1) A white cotton private purchase Civil War style haversack measuring approx. 10" x 12" with a 22" shoulder strap. The front flap has two button holes that are closed with two matching mother of pearl buttons. CONDITION: haversack shows general light wear and staining with no major issues. 2) A pair of leather gauntlets of a type and style known to have been used in the Civil War. Originally the gauntlets were tan leather (now darkened) with sewn edges and fingers. According to a tag the gauntlets were found in a Port Orange, FL estate. CONDITION: gauntlets show significant overall wear, but remain solid. (02-27198/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,400.

This white cotton havelock is of a style known to have been used during the Civil War and comes with a tag, once attached to the havelock that reads "Unfinished havelock of the War of 1861 Baltimore MD". The havelock has a partially legible ink inscription that reads "June 1861 _______ Boston Artillery Lieut. Lewis's Boston Artillery.". CONDITION: the havelock is a bit stained and discolored but is substantially solid for its age. (02-27186/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

This knapsack measures approx. 15" x 14" x 4" and is made of tarred leather with an outer flap that has a large white painted "69" on the front. The bottom and top have the remains of several straps. Interior has two folding flaps with ties at the top. The side of the box has a white "H" indicating issuance to Company H. CONDITION: knapsack is relatively solid, but the leather straps have deteriorated and are only partially present. Interior is dirty, but intact. (02-27191/BF). NON-GUN. $400-800.

This fine leather hat is of a style that was a common sight in the engine rooms of ships during the Civil War years. Leather hats were preferred below decks and in other industrial venues for protection and because cloth caps did not hold up to the rigors of the engine room. The crown of the hat is 3" tall and about 6 3/4" dia. The brim extends out 3" from the crown at the center. The visor is sewn as is the crown and a rear seam. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a copy of a catalog page from Dale Anderson showing the hat. CONDITION: surfaces show some flexing and minimal flaking. Seams remain strong. This hat was acquired many years ago from a dealer named Dale Anderson. (02-27189/BF). NON-GUN. $500-800.

HIS FUNERAL FLAG. These exceptional momentos of our 16th President are mounted in a gold finish frame that measures 22" x 18". The frame holds an attractively mounted image of Lincoln along with a facsimile of his signature. In the lower right quadrant is a small sample of Lincoln's hair measuring about 1 1/4" in length and tied together with a small piece of red thread. Beside the hair, is a small fragment of a flag that hung from Lincoln's funeral train. CONDITION: frame has a couple of minor losses at the edge. The relics of our martyred President appears stable and thoughtfully mounted. (02-27034/BF). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

1) Large 7" skeleton key, tagged "OLD IRON KEY, FOUND AT ANDERSONVILLE, GA / HOME OF THE INFAMOUS CIVIL WAR PRISON". 2) Civil War gunner's quadrant, 24" long mahogany handle, 7" curved quadrant marked in degrees. The handle was placed in muzzle of cannon and a string with weight once attached would point to the desired elevation needed for fire. 3) "COLLINS & CO / HARTFORD / CONN" maker marked brass hilted saber bayonet for Mississippi rifle, serial numbered "3050", very good condition, bright blade with complete original scabbard. 4) 1847 dated "Peace Flask" for Mississippi rifle, good complete & functional. 5) Pair of Civil War era field glasses in case missing lid. 6) Civil War era amber lensed glasses. 7) Set of blacksmith made wrought iron chained shackles with key. 8) 20 cannon ball fuses in 3 packs and loose. 9) Sharps skin cartridge (missing powder). 10) Leather cavalry carbine boot. 11) ~1" caltrop with tag stating it was found at foot of Missionary Ridge. CONDITION: good overall. (02-26297/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

BELT. Black leather pouch with wooden block for 25 paper cartridges. Leather belt with sm. chain. CONDITION: black leather shows scuffing paint & detaching stitching along lid. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24799/MD). $800-1,200.

CARTRIDGES WITH AN UNOPENED BOX OF .56-56 SPENCER & MORE. This fine lot includes 1 original paper wrapped and tied pack of Civil War .58 caliber paper wrapped cartridges, 1 original sealed box of .56-56 Spencer Rimfire Cartridges by Union Metallic Cartridge Co., 1 Civil War cap box with original wool, 1 US M1874 McKeever cartridge box in brown russet leather with 11 cartridges and 1 US 45-70 bayonet with scabbard marked "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL". CONDITION: cartridge pack shows some staining and a few small tears. Spencer box has some wear and abrasions particularly to the edges but remains intact with a crisp label. Cap box, cartridge box and bayonet show light average overall wear. (02-26352/BF). NON-GUN. $900-1,300.

1) This example of a fine original US Navy M1816 boarding pike measures 96.5" overall with a 16" head that includes 8" languets. The blade itself is four sided and unmarked measuring about 6.5". The shaped haft is painted black for the first 8" with the remainder of the haft having an old coat of white paint. At the base of the haft is a shaped 1" knop. CONDITION: head has a dark patina and the blade may have been retipped at some point in its life. Haft is strong and undamaged. 2) This US Navy M1816 boarding pike measures 80.5" overall with an 18.5" head that includes 9" languets. The blade has 4 facets and measures about 7". The haft is natural wood with no evidence of paint and may be an early replacement. The head is held onto the haft with a single nail, the other 5 are missing. There is a small brass disc nailed to the haft that bears the number "98". CONDITION: the head has a dark patina and the tip is blunted. The haft shows legitimate wear and is missing the cap on the butt. (02-26355/BF). NON-GUN. $700-1,000.

About 1.2" round brass ID tag "WAR OF 1861" & "UNITED STATES" around patriotic American eagle reverse stamped by sutler "J.H. HIGHLAND / Co. I 5TH REG. VT. VOL. GRANVILLE N.Y.". John H. Highland entered service 9-3-1861 in Company "I", 5th Vermont Infantry as 18 year old private, he was laborer in Granville, NY on Vermont state line when war began. The 5th was hard fought unit, he was shot in foot at Savage Station June 26, 1862 and while being treated, he was captured as Confederates overran field hospital the following day. He was paroled later in July and rejoined regiment, only to be discharged for disability February 23, 1863. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: binder of copied service records and unit history. CONDITION: fine overall. (02-26286/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

NAVY. Rig comes with black leather holster for Colt Navy revolver with black leather belt having M1851 Officer's waist buckle. CONDITION: belt has good overall appearance with cracking. Holster shows significant cracking & tears at stitching. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24705/MD). $600-900.

Quarter plate in case, standing enlisted man in full uniform and gear holding his Springfield Musket with bayonet attached. Cased sixth plate of infantryman in uniform with musket & bayonet. Cased sixth plate of uniformed cavalryman seated wearing 1850 saber belt, cradling his cavalry saber. CONDITION: good overall. (02-26298/JS). NON-GUN. $500-800.

COLONEL SHOULDER STRAPS. 4.25x1.75" single border embroidered 1st Lt of infantry straps, fine condition. 4.25" x 1.75" double border gold bullion embroidered tie down straps, worn blue velvet backgrounds. CONDITION: good & complete, Lt. Col. show use. PROVENANCE: Dr. Reggie Van Driest collection. (02-27152-1/JS). $400-600

Both molds about 7". 2 cavity mold for 35 caliber and 1 cavity mold for 50 caliber. Both molds marked "MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS". CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-26574 & 02-26575/JS). NON-GUN. $400-600.

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CARBINES. 46x13.5x12.5" wood crate made with .75" boards, re-purposed hinged top, marked on ends "10 / SHARPS ALT'D CARBINES / May 1876". Hinged lid has American Express shipping label from Springfield Armory in 1901. CONDITION: box is solid and stenciled text mostly intact and discernible, lid has 2 nailed slat reinforcements inside, crate has wear, old tacked strap reinforcements, patinaed surfaces. (02-24827/JS). NON-GUN. $200-300.

Made like the scarce 19th century originals, 12" spearpoint blade, maker marked and dated 1849, brass mounted leather sheath. CONDITION: very good. (02-24483/JS). NON-GUN. $200-300.

Gunades are stocky short naval cannon popular in late 18th century, designed as a short-range naval weapon which required a small crew to operate for merchant ships, but it also found a niche role on warships. They were popular among merchant ships as insurance if attacked by pirates. Gun measures 45" overall, with 36.5" long 4.7" smooth bore. There is a USN Registry number on the breech that appears to be "No 538". There is cast makers mark appears to read "BW" on bottom of breech. The weight of the cannon is estimated at about 650 pounds. CONDITION: good and solid, heavy iron patina, overall painted black, bore is smooth and pitted, clear vent. (02-27223/JS). $4,000-6,000.

This stocky 31" iron gun has loop in style of gunade but is mounted on iron yoke as swivel gun, used on every form of naval or merchant ship circa 1800. This is a bigger gun with 3.1" bore that is about equivalent to a 4 pounder. This would cause lots of damage at close range to any group attempted to board uninvited. There is an "F" mark on the trunnion which may indicate that the swivel gun was made in the Finspang Foundry in Sweden. Cannons made at this foundry were exported widely to Europe and the Americas. CONDITION: good and solid, heavy iron patina, overall painted black, bore is smooth and pitted, clear vent, trunnions are undersized for yoke, but displays well on wood stand. (02-27224/JS). $4,000-6,000.

19th century style cast iron gun, 30" overall including cascabel, bore is 25", shaped like some early carronades but has 2" trunnions for mounting, 2" smooth bore, flared muzzle, large raised relief eagle on top forward of touch hole, weight 175 pounds. CONDITION: very good overall, clear vent, crusty bore, iron patina and remnants of old black paint. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26495/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

GUN BY JEFFERSON ARMORY. Cal. 1 1/2 inches. S# 040. This very high-quality historically correct replica 1/2 scale field gun was made at the Jefferson Armory in Oregon by master craftsman Peter Hoyt. Jefferson Armory precision engineered artillery pieces are highly sought-after. The black finished tube is alloy construction with a steel liner. The vent has been drilled. The tube is approximately 32 1/2" long, 4 1/2" in diameter at the breech and has a 1 1/2" bore. The cannon measures approximately 72" overall when assembled to the carriage. Fitting the hand-spike to its bracket in the tail brings the overall length to 81". The width of the oak carriage at the wheels is approximately 39". The high-quality wheels are 30" in diameter with a tire width of 1 3/4". Brass plate is affixed to the front of the axle. Information supplied includes "JEFFERSON ARMORY / CUSTOM BUILT BY PETER HOYT / SERIAL NUMBER: 040". The oak stock trail carriage is equipped with the appropriate fittings including the pintle and hand-spike mount. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: galvanized pail for the sponge, 23" oak hand-spike, 46 1/2" rammer and an approximately 48" brush & worm. CONDITION: cannon is in very good condition, showing little if any use and may be unfired. The tube has a few small scattered spots of missing finish. The oak carriage and its black painted fittings show only tiny handling marks. Very good bore. (01-29215/RW). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 1 3/4" bore. NSN. Bbl. 22" including socket. This visually appealing gun would have been similar to the type used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Most muzzle-loading artillery, although referred to as "brass" were actually an alloy known as "Gunmetal" which is not as hard and brittle as true brass. This piece appears to be gunmetal. Barrel is marked near the vent with three fine indecipherable marks. The integral socket at the rear of the breech is designed to accept a wooden tiller, by which the piece is controlled. The breech is approximately 4 1/8" in diameter. Muzzle is approximately 3". Center trunnions. Gun is equipped with an iron yoke allowing tranverse and elevation. The yoke fits into a modern decorative iron base whose purpose is to facilitate display. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: included is a newsletter dated November 2020 from the Washington chapter of the Lewis & Clark Foundation. This gun is pictured on the cover. Described briefly on page six. CONDITION: the vent has been drilled. The outside has a pleasing dark patina with numerous spots of verdigris. Bore has a dark rough cast appearance. Steel yoke. Appears hand-forged and has turned overall patina. Base has a flaking dark brown finish. (01-29216/RW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

1) 3" brass sabot Parrott shell, removeable pewter fuse adaptor, nicely painted with history. 2) 20-pounder Parrott shell, iron sabot, removeable pewter fuse adaptor. 3) 3" Schenkl shell with removeable "SCHENKL PAT OCT 16 1861" stamped brass concussion fuse. 4) 6-pounder solid shot strapped to wood sabot. 5) 12-pounder Boremann fused ball strapped to wood sabot. CONDITION: iron patina, pitting, very good overall. (02-26287-1/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

CUT TO SHOW INTERIORS. This is an interesting display showing the different powder chambers, and matrixes to retain lead case shot inside cannon balls and fuses cut to show powder trains on Boremann fuses, matrixes range from pine pitch to sulfur. The half shells are a CS & a US 12-pounder, 24-pounder, rifled 6-pounder Hotchkiss, and 20-pound Parrott. CONDITION: very good overall, excavated iron & pewter patinas. (02-26287-2/JS). NON-GUN. $500-1,000.

Balls ranging from 8" diameter down to large grape shot, one 8" mortar ball has tong holes and inspected "TT". There is reconstructed 12-pound grape stand with wood plates, and a can of iron canister shot labeled "dug at Gettysburg". There is also a pair of 12-pound balls with attached bar, labeled on stand "12-PDR BAR SHOT". Also in lot is model cannon & limber, and pair of 20" polychrome Civil War soldier sculptures and several wood stands for display. CONDITION: iron patinas. (02-26287-3/JS). NON-GUN. $500-1,000.

HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOLS EACH DATED 1808 & NUMBERED 1659. Cal. 54. S# 1659. Bbl. 10 1/16". Poulin Auctions is proud to offer this beautiful pair of rare pistols from famed author and collector Rick Hudak. President George Washington selected Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) as the location of one of the two new United States armories to be constructed. Harpers Ferry sits at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, providing ample water power for a variety of manufacturing pursuits. Construction began in 1799 on the new arsenal and arms production facility. The Harpers Ferry Arsenal manufactured the first arsenal produced military handgun, the model 1805 smooth bore pistol. The M1805 pistols were numbered in pairs but issued individually. Once they left the arsenal, the pistols went their separate ways. This information was theorized, but not confirmed, until 1967 when the "Arnold pair" with the serial number 351 were reunited. Pair 351 now resides in the Smithsonian Institution. The M1805 Harpers Ferry pistols were the only American military arms issued with paired serial numbers. Enough records have survived the fires at the Harpers Ferry arsenal so that we know that 4,096 of these pistols were produced over a three-year period. Sam Smith, an avid collector, started his list of M1805 pistols in 1932 with the theory that they had been made in pairs. He shared his list with a few collectors, and the search began for more pairs. It took 35 years, but his theory was proven correct with the Arnold pair of Harpers Ferry pistols. Today, one can count on one hand how many pairs have been reunited. Of the 4,096 produced, it is believed that approximately 456 were manufactured at Harpers Ferry, dated 1808. Given the survival rate of pistols from this period, we can assume 1808-dated pistols are the second rarest date encountered. This fine pair is serial numbered "1659". Each pistol has a round barrel with an eagle over "P" in oval proof, as well as a "US" in oval proof on the left side adjacent to the serial number, "1659". Both pistols are original flint with the original lock intact. The locks feature a spread-wing American eagle over "US" in front of the cocks, and "HARPERS FERRY 1808" to the rear of the cocks. The pistols have brass trigger guards, buttcaps with side straps, side plates, nose bands, and entry thimbles. Both pistols have finely matched, brass tipped wooden ramrods that appear to be early replacements. A matched pair of Harpers Ferry pistols could easily be considered the "Holy Grail" of single shot martial pistol collectors, we are thrilled to present an opportunity for one of our discerning clients to add to their private collection. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: the book by Rick Hudak titled "HARPERS FERRY ARSENAL AND JOSEPH PERKIN: The Classic Arms of the Early Years". CONDITION: pistol A: this pistol has a medium gray, smooth patina on the barrel. The touch hole is unaltered and shows wear, commensurate with the overall condition of the pistol. The lock also has a medium gray patina. The lock holds both full & half cock. Brass has a pleasing light mustard patina. The stock has a small, tight 1" crack from the side plate just below the rear screw, extending towards the rear pin. There is a tiny lifted, but not detached, chip at the top of the right side-strap. Very good bore. Pistol B: this pistol has a medium gray, lightly cleaned finish on the barrel. The touch hole is a bit large, attesting to the greater use of this pistol. The lock has a medium gray, very lightly pitted & lightly cleaned patina. The lock holds both full & half cock. Brass has a pleasing, rich mustard patina. The stock has a 1 1/4" tight crack extending from the rear side plate screw to just above the rear pin. There is a small loss at the top of the left side strap. There is also a small pieced-in repair at the lower front of the lock plate. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: from the personal research collection Rick Hudak, author of, "Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin". (01-29222/BF). $30,000-40,000.

Cal. 54. S# 1268. The Harper's Ferry Model 1803 is recognized as the very first U.S. Government issued military rifle. Rarely offered are the early serialized Harpers Ferry rifles made 1804-1807. This is an attractive well marked example of such. Standard configuration, 49.25" overall, 33" octagonal to round barrel, "US" & "eaglehead/P" in sunken cartouches on breech along with S# "1268", fixed rear sight, brass Kentucky rifle style furniture, half stock with iron rib & 2 ramrod pipes, steel ramrod. CONDITION: very good as professionally restored, repaired wood at wrist, reconversion from percussion is well done, lock markings are very strong with light re-engraved right wing tip. Mechanics functional, fine rifled bore. (01-28809/JS). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.

BY HARPERS FERRY RECONVERTED. Cal. 54 (7 groove rifling). S# NSN. Standard configuration for late production with 36" half round half octagon barrel with under rib is fitted with correct sights. Breech end with good eagle head and U.S. proofs. Barrel has been converted from drum and nipple. Lock has late style eagle with U.S. on shield in front of cock. Rear is marked "HARPERS" "RRY" "1815" (FE appears never to have been stamped). Lock reconverted with cast parts. American walnut stock with small left hand cheekpiece is brass mounted. Crescent buttplate has button at top to release cover of patchbox on right side. Trigger guard has slight spur forming grip. Sideplate is simple and flat. A small band is around forend tip. Steel ramrod mounts through flared top pipe, plain mid and cast brass thimble. CONDITION: good as reconverted. Iron parts dark brown patina. Stock with old oil refinish shows some hand wear. Brass is nicely toned. Trigger guard shows repairs. Wood shows repairs and replacements at bottom of lock and front both sides of barrel channel. Inspector's marks not visible. Bore is good; somewhat pitted. Lock is operable. (01-27163/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PROPERTY" INSCRIBED POWDER HORN. This rare horn belongs to a group of horns collectively referred to as "Roxbury horns". They were produced in & around Roxbury, Massachusetts during the siege of Boston which took place April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776. The siege is considered by many to be the opening phase of the Revolutionary War. This powder horn measures 14" and engraved in 3 lines "ROXBURY : JULEY : 25 : 1775 / PETER : INGERSOLL IUR : HIS : HORN / LIBERTEY : AND : PROPERTY : :". Carved motifs include a fort, a mermaid, a man shooting a rifle, a snake, and other folky interesting design. This horn has extraordinary provenance in that it was part of the American Antiquarian Society Collection in the 19th Century. Rufus Grider documented this horn and drew it in 1890 and it is published as one of the 157 Revolutionary War horns he documented circa 1890. This horn is pictured in "AMERICAN ENGRAVED POWDER HORNS" by Grancsay, 1945. "LIBERTY" is desirable inscription to be found on Revolutionary War inscribed objects and it really adds history to this impeccable and beautiful horn. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed appraisal and provenance report written by the cataloger in 2020. Framed 21" x 17" facsimile of Grider's drawing, other research and Capt. Peter Ingersall's service records and custom stand. CONDITION: very good overall, good clear carving. Small losses at plug, American Antiquarian Society circa 1850 pasted label is still on plug. PROVENANCE: Peter Ingersoll 1775; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass; Rufus Grider drawing, 1890; page 58 horn is pictured "American Engraved Powder Horns 1945; George Willis Browning (1941-2019 collection), Georgetown, Maine (Mr. Browning was a well known collector of Revolutionary War era arms & accoutrements); Estate Collection of David Berenson, Oct. 20, 2019. (02-27318/JS). NON-GUN. $10,000-20,000.

BY S. NORTH. Cal. 54. Over 20,000 model 1819 pistols were produced by S. North in Middletown, CT from 1819-23. This smoothbore pistol is fitted with a 10" bbl that has a brass blade front sight, "JDJ/P/US" inspection proof, & "S.N.Y" on the top of the bbl. The tang carries the oval shaped rear sight. The lock of this model is the first US martial pistol to be fitted with the sliding hammer safety bolt at the rear of the hammer. It is marked with the standard "S.NORTH / US EAGLE / MDLTN CONN" with 1822 date. This model also introduced the the swivel steel ramrod for the first time to US martial pistols. Iron mounts. The walnut stock has traces of the inspector cartouche ring remaining. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal has a balanced grey patina with crisp markings and some pitting. Stock has some dents and handling marks with a small tight crack at the sideplate. Bore is dark with pitting. (01-29206/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2250

Cal. 54. Approx 18,000 US M1836 pistols were produced by Robert Johnson of Middletown, CT from 1836-44. The model 1836 was the last US martial pistol to be produced in flintlock and it saw a lot of service in the war with Mexico. This example has the standard 8 1/2" round smoothbore bbl with brass blade front sight, "H" sub-inspector proof, & "?B/P" partial struck proof. It has a swivel type steel ram rod. Oval rear sight on the tang. The lock is marked "U.S. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1838". Iron mounts. The stock has mostly legible oval cartouches near the side plate. CONDITION: Overall good. The bbl has a lightly freckled brown/grey patina. Straps have a darker brown patina. The lockplate has been arsenal blued with thinning finish. Stock is sound with some light handling marks. Bore is dark with shallow pitting. (01-29207/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

TRADE MUSKET, CIRCA 1745. Cal. 60. NSN. This is about as early a trade gun as you will find, lock signed "Lejay Duclos / St Etienne", active 1720s-1740s, octagonal to round 43.75" barrel. Rarely seen is this engraved raised steel serpent sideplate and unique carved beavertail and carved molding around lock and breech tang. Triggerguard and buttplate are taken from early French military musket. Walnut stock is all iron mounted including ramrod pipes and iron ramrod with attached worm. In addition to the carved moldings there is incised line moldings following entire length of barrel channel and ramrod channel. This rarely seen style of carving is noted on mid-18th century New England & Hudson Valley fowlers. CONDITION: very good, overall appears complete and original, other than replaced sideplate screw, original flintlock configuration, stock is sound with old glued toe repair, there is an unrepaired crack in the wrist. Mechanics are functional, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29037/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.

Cal. 73. NSN. High comb stock, swelled at rear pipe made in the style of long land pattern Brown Bess, 49" octagonal to round barrel with bayonet lug, nailed tang, American made brass triggerguard & sideplate, buttplate and ramrod pipes are salvaged early Brown Bess or American copies. Lock is salvaged from French musket with indiscernible marking. This is a very desirable American Revolutionary War musket. CONDITION: very good overall, original flint configuration, appears complete and matching, stock has crack at toe, forestock has been refinished and varnished, no discernible repairs. Mechanics are good other than lock will not hold on full cock, good smooth bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29033/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.

Cal. 75. NSN. 50.5" imported English barrel, London proofs, Curly maple full stock, American brass furniture, other than iron front ramrod pipe. Triggerguard has terminating unique "arrow" finial. Wood ramrod has iron tip with worm attached. Consignor states this musket was found in Virginia years ago. Warren Moore shows a similar longarms on pages 73-75 of his 1967 text "Weapons of the American Revolution" made by known colonial armorers. CONDITION: very good overall, original flint configuration, appears complete and matching. Mechanics functional, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29030/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.

Cal. 75. NSN. 46.25" octagonal to round tapered barrel with unknown commercial makers mark, bayonet lug. Stocked in curly maple in Brown Bess style, swelled hand hold at rear pipe, high comb and Brown Bess style buttplate and triggerguard. Brass side plate is Charleville style. CONDITION: very good overall, original flint configuration, appears complete and original. Stock has several crack repairs and thin 7" sliver inset repair on right side rear of nose cap. Mechanics sluggish but functional, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29031/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.

VALLEY FOWLER.Cal. 70. NSN. 52" tapered round import British barrel, dovetailed crescent blade front sight, breech and tang have cut-in sighting groove. Mounted on curly maple, early high comb with raised carved moldings around lock, sideplate, and triggerguard. Pointed tail engraved British commercial lockplate has unsupported serpentine cock and unbridled frizzen, circa 1760 as is commercial proofed barrel, distinctive early feature is curl on toe of trigger. Ornate Hudson Valley triggerguard is mounted on a raised relief molding with arrow-like finials, fluted trigger bow, Dutch-style lobed buttplate tang is extra-long. Early ramrod pipes have ring design, barrel tang is surrounded by relief carving. Triangular American sideplate like lock has raised relief moldings terminating in pointed beavertails. There is incised tendrils rear of back ramrod pipe continuing along both sides of the ramrod channel to nose. Wood ramrod has iron tip and worm attached. A large set of initials carved on left buttstock "NV" as found on so many Revolutionary War longarms. CONDITION: very good overall, dark patina, original flint configuration, replaced top jaw to cock and frizzen screw. Brass furniture has mixed mottled patinas. Stock is sound hand worn patina with age cracks and lock, inset repair by varnish coated, mechanics function, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: William Ivey Collection. (01-29029/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

PISTOL. Cal. 62. NSN. 18" overall, 11.75"round barrel with oval proof with raised "P", inset oval brass blade front sight, original forged flint lock with flat unsupported serpentine cock, brass trigger guard & side plate, bag grip with flat sides. "VIRGa" is branded on stock rear of side plate. It is unknown marking on any pistol and unique to this survivor, though at least 2 longarms are known. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copied pages from Smith & Bitter showing Miles contract pistols circa 1800 with similar characteristics and Mile did have Virginia state contract. CONDITION: very good to fine as restored and refinished, original flint configuration, front 4.5" of forestock & nosecap is professionally restored, crack repair just forward of lock, barrel has braised brass plate on bottom and back below vent which appears original, both side plate lock screws have braised repairs to heads, front screw does not bind, iron patina. The "VIRGa" brand is crisp and original. Mechanics fine, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: from a prominent collector. (01-28028/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.

STARR. Cal. 69. Over 15,000 Type III muskets were mfg by Starr from 1829-40. It is fitted with a 42" bbl dated "1832" with bayo lug & "US/JM/P" proofs. The bbl is held in place with 3 spring secured bbl bands, the forward of which has a brass blade front sight. The lock is marked "US/SUNBURST/N.STARR" between the cock and pan, as well as "MIDDTN / CONN / 1832 / EIGHT POINTED STAR". The straight grain oil finished walnut stock has no visible inspector cartouches. Iron furniture. "US" marked buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: British P1853 socket bayonet. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal very fine with nice crisp markings and an even silver/grey patina. The stock has been sanded and reoiled with a small tight crack near the sideplate. (01-28988/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2250

Cal. 54. Approx 3000 contract US M1817 Common Rifles were mfg by the Johnsons from 1824-27. This example has the first style lock marking with "1825" date. It is built with a 36" round bbl with iron block mounted small blade front sight, dovetailed V-notch rear sigth, "US/JW/P" proofs, & 1825 dated tang. Walnut stock with oval patchbox, iron mounts, US marked buttplate and faint oval inspectors cartouche near the sideplate. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal components have been rebrowned with very good coverage and good markings that have retained their integrity. Lightly sanded stock with mild hand wear and some scattered light handling marks. A very well restored example. (01-29179/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2250

P. & E.W. BLAKE. Cal. 69. Bbl. 42". The P. & E.W. Blake marked 1816 contract muskets were actually muskets from the first contract of 15,000 muskets with Eli Whitney. Whitney passed due to an illness prior to the fulfillment of the contract. His nephews, Philos & Eli Whitney Blake, assumed responsibilities of operating the factory prior to his death and continued running the factory after his passing until 1834. The muskets they produced were 1816 pattern with 1822 updates. It is fitted with a 1828 dated 42" bbl held with 3 bbl bands retained by band springs. The lock is marked with the nephews markings "P&EW BLAKE" under "U.S." & "NEW HAVEN / 1827" at the rear. The standard pattern walnut stock has the rings remaining of the 2 illegible inspector cartouches near the side plate. Iron trigger guard and buttplate with US stamped tang. Modern replacement ramrod. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal has turned to a nice even aged brown patina with some scattered dents. The markings are crisp. The sound stock has been lightly sanded with numerous dents, some edge chipping and handling marks. Bore is not bad with some pitting. (01-29180/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

Cal. 69. The 2nd contract for Whitney to produce the 1822 (improved 1816) was signed in 1830. By the end of the contract in 1841 approx 24,000 of them were produced. It is fitted with a 42" bbl with bayonet lug. The bbl is held with 3 iron bbl bands, the forward of which has an integral brass blade front sight. The lock is marked "NEW/HAVEN/1835" behind the hammer and "U.S./ ARROW&BRANCH/E.WHITNEY" forward of the cock. The stock has a partially visible cartouche ring and "VIC" stamped near the sideplate. US marked buttplate. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal has a freckled spotty oxidation with good crisp lock markings. The stock has been sanded and refinished with added varnish. There are a couple of replacement screws. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29584/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800

BY N. STARR. Cal. 69. Starr mfg approx 15,000 of this model from 1829-40. All were in the type III configuration. This example is fitted with a 42" 1830 date bbl with "US/AII/P" proof. The lock is marked "US/SUNBURST/N. STARR" between the cock & pan & "MIDLTN/CONN/1830/EIGHT POINTED STAR" behind the hammer. The stock has a nicely struck and visible oval inspectors cartouche near the side plate and another just forward of the "US" marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The metal has a nice even uncleaned greyish/silver patina with light mottling by the pan. The metal markings are superb and crisp. The stock has roman numeral "XII" behind the forward muzzle band and crisp cartouches with some scattered handling marks. A nice honest example. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29591/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

P&EW BLAKE. The first contract for the pattern 1822 (improved 1816) was issued to Eli Whitney prior to his death in 1825. When Whitney Sr. fell ill his nephews Philos & Eli Whitney Blake ran the firm. After his passing the Nephews completed the contract until 1834 when a board of trustees took control until Whitney Jr. came of age to run the company. Approx 15,000 of these were produced with the nephews names on the lock from 1826-30. This example was mfg in that final year with an 1830 date found on both the bbl and lock. The lock is marked with the "US/ P. & E.W. BLAKE." between the cock and pan. "NEW HAVEN / 1830" is found behind the hammer. The stock has two partially visible oval cartouches by the side plate and a " DA" carved in the left side of the butt. It terminates with a "US" marked buttplate. CONDITION: Overall good. The bbl has a mostly even brown patina with pitting obscuring the bbl proof area and around the pan. The lock has nice crisp markings. Stock is good with hand wear, scattered dings and a crack at the lock. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29590/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800.

BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. Springfield mfg the M1816 flintlock musket from 1816-40 with over 350,000 in total being mfg. It is fitted with a 42" 69 cal bbl with Springfield proof marks and bayonet lug. The bbl is held with 3 spring held bbl bands with an integral brass blade front sight. The lock is marked with "SPRING/FIELD/1834" behind the lock and "EAGLE/US" between the cock and pan. Iron furniture. Full length walnut stock with lightly visible inspector cartouches near the side plate. US marked buttplate. CONDITION: Overall good. Metal finish has lightly cleaned surfaces with spotty freckled oxidation and pitting near the pan. There is a plug in the location on top of the bbl from a previous percussion conversion. Stock has been sanded with scattered handling marks and dings. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29588/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200.

BARSTOW OF EXETER, NH. Cal. 69. There were approx 2300 muskets delivered from the 2500 gun contract with the US Gov't in preparation with a war with Europe. The flintlock is fitted with a 44" bbl with a "V" on the tang. The lock is marked "J&CB" behind the hammer and "EXETER" forward of the hammer. The stock is marked "CONN" opposite of the lock behind the side plate. The butt is marked with "18" on the top of the comb. CONDITION: Overall good attic found condition. Metal surfaces have a mottled dark brown patina. Stock has some edge chipping around the tang and some scattered dents and a few gouges. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29580/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1600.

SABER. 31" overall, 25" single fuller "GR/cypher" repurposed British blade, spiral cut bone grip, branched brass hilt, long flat undecorated quillon, unique American tall mushroom shaped pommel found on other American sabers & hangers. CONDITION: good overall, gray smooth blade, markings fine, age crack in well patinaed polished bone grip, hilt has mottled brass patina, lower branch is broken at guard but complete, guard slightly loose. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (02-26570/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-2,500.

A fine example of a Revolutionary War era 27" double edged blade measuring 1 1/2" at the base. The hilt is a figure 8 guard with curled lip quillon, iron grip, & flattened cap pommel. The grip and counter guard are both marked "XXVI". This cutlass was purchased by the consignor from the famous George Newman collection and this exact piece was illustrated in his book on Revolutionary War swords. CONDITION: overall good with a mostly even dark patina and some mild pitting. (02-27225/ZAL/BF). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,800.

SHIP PLEIAD. This pattern of sword was popular with the British military as well as merchant vessels during the early 19th Century and ultimately became the pattern 1861 Hospital Corpsman sword and the well known Coast Guard cutlass. This earlier example measures 34" overall with a straight single edge 26 1/4" blade that shows a crowned "GR" cypher on each side of the blade; likely from the reign of King George IV. Brass hilt with a single branch knuckle bow and plain crossguard with a drop quillon. The grip is ribbed cast iron with a black painted finish. Brass mounted black enameled wooden scabbard marked on the throat "DEAKIN PATENT". The British steam yacht Pleiad sailed on a voyage of exploration up the river Niger and its tributary, the Benue in 1854. The expedition was lead by Royal Navy surgeon William Balfour Baikie who was credited with navigating over 250 miles of uncharted African inland waterways without a single European casualty from malaria. The expedition was tasked with charting rivers, establishing peaceful contact with local indigenous people and to inquire about the slave trade. There are pistols and muskets known to be engraved with the name of the ship Pleiad in the same font and style that is found on the knuckle bow of this example. CONDITION: overall very good. The blade has a lightly mottled light gray patina. Royal cyphers are mostly visible but not complete due to light stamps. The hilt has a pleasing mustard patina and the engraving is very fine. Grip is sound. The scabbard is very good with a matching patina to the brass on the sword. The body retains most of its lacquer with minor losses. A nice historic British sword. (02-27226/ZAL/BF). $900-1,400.

A very good example of a 10" unmarked diamond shaped head with 5" langets that attach to the 7' haft that appears original. CONDITION: the iron has an overall pleasing dark patina. Haft has some crackling and handling marks as one would expect in a Naval weapon of this age. (02-27227/ZAL/BF). NON-GUN. $600-1,000.

PEPPERBOX. Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 4" six shot fluted cluster w/ smooth bores. Rounded boxlock action w/ bar hammer having sliding safety on top tang. Sides of frame & hammer have foliate scroll engraving w/ ornate borders & highlights. Complimentary engraving extends to the steel trapdoor butt cap, trigger guard & muzzle end of the bbls. Case colored finish. Bbls. have London proof & view marks. 1 piece walnut grips have fine hand checkering w/ oval nameplate along the back. Joseph Lang, general gunsmith & dealer was located at 7 Haymarket, London. In 1874, the name changed to Joseph Lang & Sons. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wooden casing w/ brass corners & fittings. Ornate nameplate in lid is embellished w/ bird & gothic style initials. Green velour fitted interior. Case contains powder flask, bullet mold, oil bottle, cap box, cap tin, steel loading rod & round balls. Case exterior shows light wear & handling marks. Interior shows spots of wear. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 90% lightly faded case colors. Grips have good finish & checkering showing small marks. Sound mechanics & very good bores. (01-25744/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 20420T. Bbl. 6" octagon. Five shot round cyl. Frame, trigger guard, buttcap, loading lever & breech end of bbl. have vine type foliate scroll hand engraving w/ straight line borders. Right side of frame has a manual safety lever. Blue finish w/ case colored cyl., hammer, trigger, buttcap & loading lever. Loading lever is marked "Tranter / Patent". Cyl. has London black powder proof & view markings. 1 piece checkered walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: English mahogany trade casing w/ circular brass plate in lid. Green felt fitted interior. Case contains powder flask, 2 cavity mold, ebony cleaning rod, nipple wrench, ebony handled turn screw, silver finished oil bottle, tins for caps, bullets & lubricating composition. Also contains a metal ID tag numbered "302". CONDITION: fine, retaining 90% lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Case colored parts have largely faded to gray. Grips show light wear. Sound mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing spots of very light pitting. (01-25743/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-3,000.

Massive revolver made with heavy brass barrel, frame, & hammer. Screws, cylinder pin, trigger, internal components, and wedge are iron. The only markings are on engraved on 8.25" octagonal barrel "Equas Calientes" & "Octubre 6 de 1869". This is a unique & attractive well made & functional revolver that must have had an interesting history. CONDITION: very good overall, mechanics need attention, deeply grooved rifled bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28917/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,500.

MUSKET. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl 40" round with a rifled bore. Blade front with fixed V notch rear sight. Breech end of bbl. has Belgian proofs. Lock is marked "LIEGE / F&T / 1861". Full length walnut stock 3 band fastened having iron fittings and tapered tip ramrod. Right side of butt has painted rack marking "109". CONDITION: metal has a gray appearance with scattered light pitting. Stock shows wear with numerous scratches & marks. The bore is generally bright with strong rifling having a lightly frosted appearance. (01-29395/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.

SXS DOUBLE RIFLE. Cal. .577. Wilkinson & Son began it's company history with famous gunmaker Henry Nock. James Wilkinson was his foreman and took over operations after his Nock's death in 1804. Henry Wilkinson would eventually join his father in the production of fine British made firearms and swords. After Henry assumed management of the company in 1824 Henry moved the company to the 27 Pall Mall address in central London. This well built example has a rugged set of 22" damascus 5-groove rifled bbls with wide 5/8" smooth flat rib that is marked "WILKINSON LONDON" and fit with a dovetailed fine beaded blade front sight and 3-leaf express rear sight. The V notch rear sight leaves are graduated for 100, 150, & 200 yds. The underside of the barrels are London proofed with "CROWN/GP" & "CROWN/V" on each tube with the latter found again on the hooked breech. The breech is accented with a spray of engraved scroll with flanking chip & dot borders and fitted with a platinum disc blowout plug along the bolster. The brass tipped ramrod is secured with 3 iron ferrules the mid carries a sling swivel stud and a key lug is mounted on the rear. The tang is decorated with a finely engraved sunburst emanating from the wide fences with a rosette center piece adorning the tang screw and sprays of foliate scroll chasing the length of the tang and trimmed with a fine border line. The lock features sliding bar hammer locks checkered and engraved with a scallop shell and batwing motif. The hammers are accented with foliate scroll panels with checkered spurs and rosette engraved screws. Lock is further decorated with 3-vignettes of foliate scrolls and chip and dot borders. Double triggers. The iron finger spur trigger guard, nose cap, & butt plate are decorated with foliate scroll panels, batwing pattern tangs, rosette screws, chip and dot borders, and volute based pineapple finials. The straight grip walnut stock is checkered with a wrap around point pattern and has a vacant silver thumb plate at the wrist, as well as, sling stud in the toe line. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Tan compartmentalized red felt lined shotgun case with added Wilkinson & Son label. Brass bullet mold. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl has a smooth grey patina with good ribbon pattern showing some wear. Crisp markings. Nice shiny bore with decent rifling. Stock is very good with some minor handling marks. Case shows some light wear. (01-28774/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2,500-4,000

. Cal. 18 bore. Fit with 31 1/2" unmarked damascus bbls with a steel bead mounted in the concave rib 3 5/8" from the muzzle. The bbls have an attractive vibrant ribbon pattern damascus with screw in lugged breech plugs and further attach with double key loops. The bone tipped ramrod is attached with 2 lipped ferrules that are soldered to the underrib. Gently curved plain lock plates with globular finial are signed "J. BEHEUSEUX" on the right & "A LEIGE" on the left. Hammers are pierced plain gooseneck cocks. The battery and pans have a simple border line engraving. Perhaps the most elaborate aspect of this gun is the straight grip lightly figured walnut stock which features a skip line checkered wrist and forearm with fine brad tacks in the skips and curved thick line borders; fine detailed carved dogs head pistol grip knob, rounded horn buttplate with silver engraved screw escutcheons & border, horn trigger guard with silver border and naked Adam engraved on a silver medallion on the bow, & pineapple carved horn trigger guard and nose cap finials. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The bbls have vibrant restored ribbon pattern with an attractive pattern. Mid ferrule is loose. Locks have been lightly cleaned with very nicely cut makers marks. Stock is very fine with some scattered light dings, a dry check crack, mild hand wear and early added varnish. Trigger guard has a fine crack in in the tang. Bores are dark with some pitting. (01-28828/ZAL) $3,000-4,500

Cal. 16ga. Fitted with a 31" tight damascus bbl with brass bead front sight mounted on the concave game rib. The hammers are carved into serpentine figures with wavy borders and scrolled locks. The makers mark on the locks are inlaid with gold wire. The finely carved French walnut stock is decorated with rosettes, scroll relief and fine checkering. Key is replaced with a wood wedge and ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal surfaces have some spots of old oxidation with light wear. The stock is very good with only some minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28807/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000

BUCK & BALL RIFLE BY JOHANN ADAM KUCHENREUTER. Cal. 54. The heavy buck & ball steel bbls are rifled with 6-grooves on the left tube & 8-grooves on the right & has a 3/8" flat smooth rib with " I. ADAM KUCHENREUTER IN REGENSBURG" address behind the dovetailed tiny U notch rear sight. The front sight is an all silver dovetailed small blade. The barrels are attached to the patent breech with small platinum blow out holes that is encircled with an engraved vortex scroll. The rib of the breech is embellished with chipped V pattern borders and central alternating concentric punch dots. The brass tipped ramrod is held with 2 ferrules; the forward with a sling swivel & the rear with a single key lug. The tang, lock, & hammer are all decorated with a foliate German large scroll. The lock is fitted with a pivoting hammer blocking half cock safety. It is stocked with a figured European walnut with pronounced raised cheek rest, finely checked wrist, carved walnut finger spur trigger guard with engraved pointed iron finial tangs. CONDTION: Overall very good. The steel bbl's have a brown/grey patina with some loss to the silvering of the address. The figured stock has been lightly refinished with a well executed epoxy wood repair to the butt with a bit of runoff epoxy in the patchbox, a repaired crack at the wrist, and another on the trigger guard. These repairs are pretty well executed, but visible. Decent bore with deep rifling and some light pitting. (01-26716/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000

Cal. 16ga. Deboubert was an early Parisian gunmaker that held one of the very first French patents for a percussion cap system. He went on to apprentice the famous gunmaker Louis-Francois Devisme who eventually took over his shop where the successor made exhibition level firearms for Queen Victoria and ornate firearms for a presentation by King Louis-Philippe to Prince Albert. It is fitted with tight pattern welded 31" bbls with a steel bead front sight on the concave game rib. "DEBOUBERT BREVETE A PARIS" is inset in gold with flanking wheat spikes. The bolster area including the breech of the rib is decorated with an acanthus scroll with hatched background. The hammers are engraved with a serpentine styling and standing leaf border. The back action lock is banner style engraved with the same makers mark that is found on the bbl with a matching acanthus scroll. The stock is of fine marbled French walnut with an extremely well carved face found on the toe line of the stock and matching rosette and scroll relief carving.,The trigger guard and ramrod ferrule are engraved with more acanthus scrolling and foliate motifs with vased finials. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The bbls have some areas of light wear and a few spots of old oxidation but otherwise very nice with attractive ribboning. Engravings, markings and stock carvings are crisp. Stock is very good with some light handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28803/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000

PINFIRE SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Bore, 2 1/2". NSN (Barrels numbered 7842). Laminated steel 30" barrels with front bead. Bore chokes appear to measure IC & Cyl. Round bodied right side lever action w/ back action hammer locks; locks & receiver show scroll engraving. Wedge fastened walnut forend w/ horn tip. Straight grip buttstock. LOP: 14" to metal buttplate. CONDITION: barrels have brown patina appearance showing spots of corrosion & pitting extending from breech ends. Receiver & locks show brown patina & varnished appearance. Wrist of buttstock has brown epoxy repair (sound with some slight voids) with majority of finish appearing good showing scratches & noticeable dents; extra Tru-Oil added to buttstock. Chambers & rearward portions of bore show oxidation along with light pitting throughout & a couple of dents. Locks appear mechanically fine. (01-29151/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-500.

NEW MEXICO HISTORY. Cal. 54. NSN. This rifle descended in family of New Mexico pioneer Thomas D. "Tom" Burns (1844-1916) who was post trader & translator at Fort Lowell from 1864-1869. In 1869 the US Army abandoned Ft. Lowell and Tom Burns stayed establishing his home and developed trading company in Tierra Amarilla that made him one of the wealthiest men in the territory. His grandson Tom Burns III sold rifle in 1955 and history of several prominent collectors found in lineage.Classic Hawken Plains Rifle is in standard configuration sold to buffalo hunters and plainsmen who wanted the best rugged no frills large bore gun to get the job done, iron mounted without patchbox, 46.5" overall, 30" octagonal barrel stamped on top flat: "S. HAWKEN St. LOUIS", inset blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight, double set triggers, half stock attached with 2 keys. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: large file of history of Tom Burns & his New Mexico life, letters of authenticity, bills of sale, appraisals dating back to 1965. CONDITION: very good overall, metal dark gray patina, stock refinished with broken wrist held together with rawhide and in this configuration since sold in 1955. PROVENANCE: Thomas D Burns, New Mexico pioneer, (1844-1916); Thomas D "Tom" Burns III; T.J. Ramsey 1955; Cliff Logan 1979; Bob Taylor, Houston, TX 1980; Bill Gary from Walt Moreau 1996; David Berenson estate collection 2011. (01-29671/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

FLINTLOCK AMERICAN LONG RIFLE. Cal. 45. Circa early 1800's. This attractive Lancaster County flintlock is fit with an unsigned 42" heavy octagon bbl with punch dot muzzle embellishments, dovetailed brass blade front sight, fine tiny V notch rear sight, and is held in place with 4 brass bbl keys. A Joseph Golcher flint lock with sprays of scroll & line border engravings is nicely fit into the stock. The tiger striped maple stock is checkered at the wrist with a coarse cross-hatch pattern that transitions into a fine checkered triangular panel. The stock is incised with a branching scroll behind the cheek rest, wavy border line embellishments under the cheek rest, and a double line chasing along the bbl keys. A fine line accent engraved German silver starburst and heart plates are tacked on the cheek rest and the later behind the bbl tang. The patchbox is a scroll and simple line engraved pierced 4-piece made of brass with domed lid. The buttplate is of a flatter design with faceted upper tang with the patchbox cover release button located on the top flat. A simple entwined line, chip dot, and cloud embellished toe line plate runs 3 3/8" from the toe. Faceted brass trigger guard with finger spur tang. 3 faceted ram rod ferrules hold the simple hickory ram rod in place. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The bbl & lock have a mellow lightly mottled grey patina. The stock is very good with nicely figured tiger striping, an old long crack that runs on the left side near the rear bbl key, & a small crack emanating from the side plate. Other than a few other handling marks it has good clarity to the incisions on the stock and the engraving of the brass. (01-28830/ZAL) $8,000-12,000

PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE. Cal. 45. Fit with an unmarked bbl that has been slightly shortened to 41 1/4" with a dovetailed brass blade front sight and small square notch rear sight. The lock has remnants of British proofs and a simple gooseneck cock. It is all mounted on a relief carved and incised maple stock that has sprays of relief and incised scrolls emanating from the cheek rest and bbl tang, as well as, an incised border line that chases that bbl pins and toe line. The 4-piece brass patchbox has simple line and scroll engraving with a shaped floral pattern and zig zag borders on the cover. The brass buttplate has a faceted upper tang with push button release on the top flat. A 2 3/16" brass toeline plate is engraved with a zig zag border and starburst accents around the screws. Brass faceted trigger guard has a finger spur and border line engraving on the bow. 3 line bordered ferrules hold the brass tipped ramrod in place. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have been cleaned with a mottled patina. Stock has been refinished with care taken in conserving the carvings and some wood loss at the bbl tang and a few spots along the bbl channel. (01-28829/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $3,500-4,500.

HUDSON VALLEY LONG FOWLER CARVED 1774. Cal. 65. NSN. Fully 6.5 feet overall, 59.75" tapered 3-stage round import British barrel, dovetailed crescent blade front sight, breech and tang have cut-in sighting groove. Mounted on high comb curly maple stock with raised carved moldings. Pattern 1740 British Brown Bess lockplate with unsupported serpentine cock and the early bridled frizzen, curled toe trigger. Distinctive Hudson Valley triggerguard is mounted on a raised relief molding with arrowhead finial forward of trigger bow, not carved rear of trigger bow. Long Dutch-style buttplate tang has screw in center lobe. Ramrod pipes have ringed design, barrel tang is surrounded by relief carving. Classic Hudson Valley open pierced flowing serpentine design sideplate like lock has raised relief moldings terminating in pointed beavertails. There is raised carved floral spray rear of back ramrod pipe with incised lines moving forward along both sides of the ramrod channel to nose. Carved on left buttstock "AWM / 1774". CONDITION: Very good overall with professional restoration, lock is original flint configuration, dark iron patina to lock & barrel. Brass has mixed patinas. Stock sound with several well-hidden insets, age crack at toe, 10.5" of forestock is restored along with front ramrod pipe, back half of trigger guard is restored, varnish coated overall, mechanics are fine, smooth clear bore. (01-29171/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

Cal. 38. NSN. 56.5" overall, 42" octagonal barrel, with fixed rear sight and inset dovetailed brass & German silver front blade. Rifle is pictured and described on page 134 of James Whisker's Gunsmiths and Allied Tradesmen of North Carolina. Ledford (1796-1856) made many of the finest Davidson County, NC rifles. Characteristic of his rifles, 4-piece pierced engraved patchbox with distinctive eagle finial, 17 engraved German silver insets. A feature found on most Davidson County rifles is incised carved line running along top of comb on either terminating in a beavertail at the wrist. CONDITION: very good, complete and original flint configuration, "as found" with small old inset repair to stock behind cock, well patinaed sliver loss forward of lock. Mechanics fine including set triggers, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29038/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

FLINTLOCK LONG FOWLER. Cal. 64. NSN. 67" overall, 51" tapering octagonal to round barrel, tapering top barrel flat, inset silver blade front sight, salvaged military brass furniture, early military style high comb walnut stock with no moldings, brass trigger, flat Kentucky style side plate, pre-1750 Dutch banana lock, nailed tip of buttplate & trigger guard. Thumb plate is pinned copper heart. Original carved ramrod with long attached worm. Several very similar examples can be found pictured in Neumann's "WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION". CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, well disguised crack/break repair on stock belly at trigger plate. barrel & lock have dark smooth iron patina; brass has toned light mustard patina. Stock is sound with hand worn patina. Mechanically functional, good smooth clear bore. This is a beautiful pre-Revolutionary War era long fowler that has survived in remarkable condition with well executed minor restoration. (01-28816/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

J. PEARLES. Cal. 50. This maple full stock rifle is fit with a 42" octagon bbl with dovetailed German silver blade front sight, dovetailed square notch buckhorn rear sight, & "J. PEARLES" signed within a silver inlaid plate. Unmarked lock with flat gooseneck cock. The stock is extensively inlaid with 11 German silver shaped panels and checkered within a rear scroll panel of silver. The silver 4-piece patchbox is pierced with a friction release. Brass furniture. Double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The browned finish has only a few minor handling marks. Stock is sound. Nice bore. (01-29160/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1500-2500

Cal. 65-45. NSN. 58.75" overall, 38.5" 3-stage barrel, folding breech with spring loaded barrel to frame lock, curly maple stock, brass 4-piece patch box & buttplate. Totally unmarked. CONDITION: good to very good overall, one ear of hammer broken, mechanics are fine, good rifled bore. (01-29039/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Please note that, as of 7/22/26, this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 38. NSN. Oct. 43 7/8" bbl. has been converted from percussion by removed bolster & enlarged touch hole. Blade front sight & notch rear sight. Adolphus Meier & Co. (St. Louis, MO 1838-1868) lock has been converted to flint. Dbl. set triggers; rear is set. Half stock wedge fastened maple stock having left side cheekrest. Brass furniture includes crescent buttplate, toeplate, 8 pointed star, finger rest triggerguard, wrist plate, wedge escutcheons & engraved rectangular patchbox; "S HALL" stamped on patchbox lid. Hardwood ramrod held by underrib & 2 plain pipes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: consignor notes and letter about previous owner. CONDITION: bbl has brown, corroded appearance with light pitting throughout & scattered gouges. Lock has dark patina appearance with pitting. Wood shows heavy varnish finish over large cracks & scattered gouges w/ repaired break behind lock at top of wrist. Lock appears frozen at full cock. Dark bore. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27743/MD). ANTIQUE. $400-600.

Cal. 52. NSN. 56.5" overall, 41" octagonal barrel beautifully signed "C Beck" with fancy script and 4-pointed star between "C" & "Beck", straight comb curly maple stock, elegant incised carved C-scrolls with his distinctive cross-hatching & 8-pointed silver hunter's star inset on cheek piece, engraved 4-piece patch box, vacant oval silver thumb plate, unmarked hand forged flint lock, rebated tail, sculptured unsupported serpentine cock, roller frizzen, distinctive Lebanon school side plate & trigger guard, wood ramrod has attached threaded iron flange for worm. This is as fine an "as found" Christian Beck rifle you will find beautiful aesthetic throughout. Christian Beck (1787-1863) was son of Lebanon school maker Christian Beck (1750-1806) and nephew of Lebanon school maker John Philip Beck (1751-1811). Beck had quite an interesting history as gunmaker, farmer, soldier, Methodist exhorter [lay preacher], and finally wagon train master. All of this distinctive Lebanon school rifles were made 1807-1827 while in Jonestown, PA. After moving around Pennsylvania, then Maryland, then Viginia, and then the Midwest, fighting in the Blackhawk wars as an officer in the Hancock County Indiana militia, he became farmer and Methodist preacher in Illinois. He buried 2 wives and had 13 children born in the various places he lived in PA, MD, VA, and his last son Andrew Jackson Beck born 1831 in Fayette County, Indiana. In 1863 as son Andrew Jackson Beck was fighting at Vicksburg with 33rd Illinois, Beck was leading settlers to Oregon. "Beck was wagon master of a party of pioneers including the families of his son Joseph Beck, his daughter Margaret Beck Robertson and his daughter Elizabeth Conwell Beck Rice. They wanted to go to Oregon sooner but Elizabeth Stamm Beck feared the Mormons. He died en route on the Oregon Trail after consuming spoiled salmon, September 6, 1863. His death was a devastating blow to his Oregon Trail weary children who settled in Baker County and did not travel on to the end of the trail in Oregon City. Beck was buried along the Burnt River near Huntington [Baker County, Oregon]. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 KRA publications "Which Christian Beck Is It" by Van Pitman, parts 1 & 2, fall 2012 & Spring 2013, showing Christian Beck's work and previous references. These scholarly articles show many examples of Beck's signed guns with same distinctive furniture as this example. CONDITION: fine overall, complete & original throughout, finial on patch box slightly bent and raised, barrel & lock have dark smooth iron patina, brass has smooth light mustard patina, mechanics fine, clean clear smooth bore. Original ramrod protrudes 1.5" past muzzle. PROVENANCE: from a prominent collector. (01-28025/JS). ANTIQUE. $12,000-15,000.

RIFLE. Cal. 56. NSN. Exceptionally long smoothbore rifle 67.75", 53" octagonal to round barrel signed in script "J * FORD". Gun is so long that the curly maple forestock was made in 2 pieces with mortise & tenon attachment, Ketland lock, engraved silver hunter's star and incised carved, 4-piece engraved and pierced patchbox. Rifle was deaccessed from the defunct Milton Hershey Museum of American Culture in Hershey, PA and still has the small branded museum inventory number on bottom of butt stock. Milton Hershey was among the earliest collectors of Kentuckys in the 1920s and his museum housed many of the rare Dauphin County rifles including this one. Rifle has 2018 KRA "President's Display" medal. This is among the best John Ford rifles known as the few other survivors are not carved.John Ford (1780-1862) born in York, worked in Harrisburg, PA and was state armorer in 1818. CONDITION: very good as restored from percussion back to flint configuration. Stock has no restoration, hand worn patina. Mechanics fine, clear dark smooth bore. PROVENANCE: from a prominent collector. (01-28027/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-8,000.

KENTUCKY RIFLE BY CONTEMPORARY MAKER D. PRICE. Cal. 50. This stunning custom full stock is made with a 38" swamped octagon bbl that begins with a silver wire band at the muzzle. The front sight is a dovetailed silver blade that has been painted red with a white dab. The is a dovetailed V notch with a tuft of foliage engraved on each flank. The maker signed the bbl "D. PRICE 1992" on the top flat. The breech & bbl tang have double silver wire bands with a simple line scroll & star accent engraving. The screws are embellished with rosette engravings. The lock is decorated with a simple leaf & chip pattern. The stock is expertly crafted from a piece of striped maple with detailed relief cut foliate carved scrolls that tastefully entwine with fine silver wire tendrils. An silver scalloped fan cheekpiece inlay is bordered with more fine silver wire and engraved with an eclipse motif with fine zig-zag borders. The wrist has small flares of relief carved scroll with entwined silver wire tendrils that finish with a flattened foliate leaf and silver oval thumbplate with "WC" initials in a script font. The side plate and lock sit atop a raised table that extends forward with relief carved batwing extensions. The bbl is held in place with 3 silver pins with silver escutcheons that are engraved with a zig-zag border and sunburst flare accents. A pieced floral motif 4-piece silver patch box is engraved with a simple floral scroll with web accented corners. The cover release is located on the silver toeline 5 1/4" toeline plate that terminates with a flame tip finial and engraved with simple line & chip borders. The silver trigger guard is engraved with a flower panel on the bow with simple line & chip borders. The silver tipped ramrod is held in place with 2 faceted ferrules. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The metal shows only a few minor handlng marks. The bbl has a bit of flaking varnish that was added to the bbl to protect the finish. The stock is very fine. (01-29197/ZAL) ANTIQUE $3000-5000

PLAINS RIFLE. Cal. 45. The Henry family were generational gunsmiths whose lineage extends as far back as the revolutionary war with William Henry I fabricating arms for the Committee of Safety of Pennsylvania. William Henry II would later construct the Boulton Gun Works in 1812 and then expand the family business further by sending his sons to Philadelphia to set up show rooms and assembly facilities. The shop produced a large number of muskets and pistols for foreign contracts in South America. One of the sons, John Joseph Henry, would later have his James Henry assume control of the family business in 1836 after his passing. When James' son came of age the two entered into business together and established "J. Henry & Son" in 1859. The company made over 100,000 firearms from the family firm in Boulton including this example. It is fitted with a rifled 34" heavy octagon barrel with a dovetailed silver blade front sight, dove tailed V notch rear sight, & stamped "J HENRY / & SON" on the top flat. The bbl is mounted in a chambered percussion breech and held to the stock by a single key with silver escutcheon. The lock is also marked "J HENRY / & SON" and carries a simple flat sided cock. The stock is a simple straight grained walnut with brass nose cap, iron hooked buttplate, iron trigger guard with finger spur, & an eagle themed silver patchbox with iron lid numbered "23" on the underside. The stock is marked "US" behind the trigger guard. The toeline has a simple iron plate that terminates with a pointed bulbous finial. Double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal surfaces have an even brown patina. The tang and buttplate have been lightly cleaned. The stock has very fine a tight hairline extending from the nosecap, but is otherwise sound and very nice. The bore has good deep sharp rifling. (01-28823/ZAL). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

BARREL PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE RETAILED BY CHS. CURRY SAN FRANCISCO, CA.. Cal. 58. Andrew Wurfflein arrived to the United States in 1832 after immigrating from Germany. He started his shop at 208 North Second St in Philadelphia in 1851 where he manufactured arms through the remainder of his career. He made this are between then & probably around the early 1860's. It was made specifically for Chs. Curry of San Francisco and is marked as such on the top flat of the bbl. The bbl is a 32" heavy rifled octagon with a dovetailed silver front sight and a dovetailed tiny V notch rear sight. There is a plugged dovetail 3" from the existing rear sight. The maker marked the bbl "A. WURFFLEIN / PHILA", "MADE FOR", "CHS CURRY / SAN FRANCISCO". The bbl terminates with a platinum double banded chambered bolster with chip border engraving and lugged to a long wrist tang. The simple flat hammer is attached to an unadorned back action lock. It is stocked with a simple straight grain walnut stock with double bbl keys with silver escutcheons, iron crescent buttplate, 5 1/4" iron toe line plate, circular silver patchbox pointed tipped finial, & pewter nose cap. Double set triggers are fitted under the iron double spur trigger guard. The plain hickory ramrod is fastened with two iron ferrules and a full length ramrod channel under the bbl. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal has an even dark brown patina with some spots of oxidation The stock is very good with light wear and scattered handling marks. One of the keys has a broken head. Bore has nice deep rifling with some pitting. (01-28825/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000

PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 40. NSN. Pictured and identified in Whisker & Yantz "GUNSMITHS OF BEDFORD, FULTON, HUNTINGTON, & SOMERSET COUNTIES" as George Slonaker (1797-1875) with initialed classic long tapered Bedford lock & hammer, 47" overall, 32" octagonal barrel, relief carved curly maple full stock, pierced 4-piece "Q" finial patch box finial, characteristic Bedford feature. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copies of pages from cited text where rifle is pictured. CONDITION: good-very good overall as refinished, brass cleaned & toned to light mustard patina, dark iron patina, mechanics need attention, cocks, but set triggers don't set, good including set triggers, good rifled bore, original brass tipped ramrod. (01-28818). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

COUNTY PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 42. NSN. 57" overall, 41.25" octagonal barrel signed "GF" in script initials. This was flint and converted mid-19th century with screw-in bolster conversion and long graceful "Bedford-style" hammer with exaggerated spur. Attractive curly maple full stock, engraved pierced 4-piece patch box, engraved lock & side plate, 21 silver insets including 2" eagle engraved oval on cheekpiece, double set triggers. George Fleck (1800-1880) is listed along with his brother Valentine as gunsmith in census 1850-1880, prior as blacksmith in Shirley Township. He is buried in Nebo Cemetery, Aughwick, Huntingdon County, PA. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Whisker & Yantz "GUNSMITHS OF BEDFORD, FULTON, HUNTINGDON, & SOMERSET COUNTIES" where rifle is pictured as only example of a Fleck rifle on page 90. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and original, some wood burnout around lock, brass toned to light mustard patina, mottled iron patina, mechanics functional, hammer has some play, good crisp rifled bore, original ramrod with metal tip. (01-28819/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

CONVERTED TAKEDOWN PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE WITH SIGNED BBL. Cal. 40. Fit with a 42 1/4" octagon bbl with brass muzzle & breech bands. It carries a dovetailed silver blade front sight, a semi buckhorn tiny V notch rear sight, & a signed "JA SPA" at the rear of the top flat. The flint lock was made by H. Meacham & Co. and accented with a scrolling foliate engraving flanking the round bodied percussion hammer that is engraved with a light scroll pattern. It was converted with a drum conversion bolster. The stock is a work of art made with a gentle Roman nose shaped comb and embellished with a pierced 2-piece brass patchbox with a domed bottom hinged lid and lightly engraved with a federal eagle. The stock is separated at the mid point with a brass connection having curved finial plates. A pierced brass comb plate with spear point finial and runs the length of the comb. The raised cheekpiece has a wavy line engraved brass cap with a pieced brass plate located underneath. The patchbox cover release is located on the brass toe line plate that runs 4 3/8" from the toe with an engraved wavy border. The hickory ram rod is held in place with 3 faceted ferrules. CONDITION: Overall very good. The iron has a uniform dark brown patina. The stock is very good with a missing crescent moon inlaid cheekpiece. Brass has a nice mellow patina. (01-28821/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2500-4000

HEAVY BARREL PLAINS RIFLE. Cal. 54. The Philip Wilson Co. were gunmakers circa early 1860's located in the 5th Ward of Philadelphia. They made and sold quality firearms in a short window during that era. This example is fit with a 31 5/8" heavy octagon rifled barrel with a dovetailed silver blade front sight and dovetailed tiny V rear sight. The top flat is stamped "PHILIP WILSON & CO PHILA 134". The bbl attaches to a patent breech that is decorated with double platinum bands and chip & dot engraved borders. It is stocked with a dark toned maple and carries a full set of silver furniture with pineapple finials and an eight point star silver inlaid cheek rest. Double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal has a nice balanced patina. The stock is nice with some scattered handling marks and added varnish. (01-28824/ZAL) $1500-2500

Cal. 50. S# NSN. Bbl. 35 1/2" octagon (1.2" across flats) with dovetailed sights; low version of Rocky Mountain front sight and elevator adjustable sporting rear sight modified to screw adjusted elevation. Maker's writings on left rear are inverted and not overly clear; "Nelson & Co." is clear, but something exists immediately before it that resembles "E. Y.", etc. Striped Maple stock has double wedge barrel retention with stylish German silver reinforcement. Forend tip appears pewter along with ramrod support of German silver. Scroll trigger guard and crescent buttplate are brass. Barrel thimbles for its hardwood ramrod are steel. Single action double set trigger has thin front trigger. Top tang has drilled and tapped hole that was likely for a lollypop style peep sight. CONDITION: fair to good overall appearance that has been refurbished after its original making. Hammer is retained by threaded stud and spanner nut being somewhat loose, but operable. Stock has a crack on both sides in the area of the rear trigger. Each side of the forend between wedge reinforcement and nose cap has an added wood repair. Large elliptical wood repair viewable only on the top right rear of stock. Weather checks in left side of stock from front of trigger guard to rear of wedge reinforcement plus immediately behind nose cap. Small chip behind lock and slight crack in front of it. Brass has aged dullness and steel finishes are brown patina with covering of varnish or similar product. Proper mechanical functioning. Poor to fair bore with dark even pitting and wear. (01-28822/NW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

RIFLE BY J.M. CASWELL. Cal. 32. Caswell manufactured firearms in the 1820-30's at his shop in Lansingburg, New York. At the time the maker was well known for their finely crafted firearms. This example is fit with a 35" octagon bbl with dovetailed post front sight and dovetailed tiny V notch rear sight. The lock and top flat of the bbl are both marked with the "JM CASWELL / LANSINGBURGH" makers stamp. The lock was converted to percussion and is decorated with an acanthus, sunburst, & scroll motif. It is stocked with a slender walnut stock with shallow comb and wrap around point pattern checkering. It has a lovely pierced 2-piece patchbox with the release located on the toeline plate. The cheek rest is decorated with a seven point silver inlaid star. The stock is attached to the bbl with 3 keys that are inserted within silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal has a nice even grey patina. The brass has a even mellow patina. The stock is very fine with some scattered handling marks. (01-28820/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 44. S# NSN. Bbl. 32" octagon of 1.19" at breech to 1.15" at muzzle with front 5/16" decoratively turned round to 1.1" diameter. Mfg. 1849-1874 in Sacramento, California by Adolphus Koppikus (b. 1809, d. 1882) who operated in multiple locations, but mostly in California. Renowned for superior workmanship of target rifles predominately of 1/2 stock design. Top rear of barrel and lock have his name and Sacramento markings. Ornate trigger guard assembly has double set triggers with wire style release trigger of minimal pull plus just in front of the guard, its tang has a drilled and tapped hole for a palm rest. Iron buttplate is a cross between a crescent and Schutzen style. Rear sight is a lollipop target sight affixed to rear tang; slot blank in place of rear barrel sight. Dovetailed globe front sight has circle on post aperture. Metal finish appears to be a vintage rust blue. Hardwood ramrod with brass ends plus 2 steel thimbles on barrel. Sculptured forend tip, raised shadow lined cheekpiece and wedge barrel retention. CONDITION: rear of top tang is proud of stock that has a nicely repaired break in grip area. Overall appearance is fine with metal surfaces taking on a patina tone. Stock set has numerous light handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny with a near excellent appearance. (01-28771/NW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

BESS MUSKET. Cal. .76. NSN. Bbl length is 42". This interesting Commercial Militia musket is generally configured as a 2nd Model Brown Bess, despite the presence of Pratt's improvement and two screws visible behind the cock. Therefore we feel the musket was produced late in the 18th Century, prior to the advent of the 3rd Model variation. The overall length is 58" and the bbl length is 42". The bbl has two crowned proofs near the bolster. The lock has two screws behind the serpentine cock and is boldly marked "Ketland & Co." under the pan. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, flat long tail sideplate, oval escutcheon plate, ramrod thimbles, and nosecap. The buttplate is stamped "E" over "53" at the top. Original ramrod and sling swivels. Full length stock. CONDITION: metal has been cleaned years ago and has reacquired a gray patina. Lock holds half cock, but needs an adjustment to hold full cock. Brass has a pleasing mellow patina. Wood has expected dents and dings along with a short crack extending back from the nosecap, forward from the front of the lock and backward from the front of the butt behind the escutcheon plate. Good bore. (01-26712/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,750-3,750.

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Cal. 85 (8 Gauge). S# NSN. Bbl. 60 3/8" without sights and secured to stock with 3 brass bands; some used copper bands with purpose of longevity in salt air environment. Mfg. in England (early 1800's) having 1812-1855 Birmingham proofs. Dog lock (small safety latch dog to engage rear of hammer) is faintly marked Elwell (Henry Elwell; active in Birmingham from 1838-1857) whose locks are associated with Newfoundland sealing guns. These long barreled shotguns were used for seal hunting during the early 1800's in Newfoundland and neighboring maritime provinces. Some are credited to the Northwest Hudson Bay area and sometimes referred to as trade guns or Boucaniers (also spelled Buccaneers). Made without trigger guards for ease of use with gloved hands in the cold environments. Buttstock is end grained wood without a buttplate. Overall length is 77 7/8" with 15 1/2" LOP; weight of 13 pounds. Typically loaded with a 3 and 2 finger load consisting of 3 fingers of black powder, a wad, 2 fingers of shot and a final wad. Info for this piece derrived from February 1966 Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting, The Northwest Gun by Charles Hanson and its sales literature from Butterfield and Butterfield dated November of 1997 that listed it as a "Northwest Flintlock Trade Gun Circa 1840. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: B&B sales invoice from 1997, various pieces of correspondence about this piece as well as slight history of its owner prior to B&B sale. Prior referenced Canadian Arms Journal. CONDITION: most of these examples are in poor condition due to the environments they were used in. Those in a Newfoundland museum attest to this. This example is far superior to most known examples having cleaned patina appearance with light pitting. Numerous marks on stock set but no damage. Trigger is difficult to manipulate for hammer release. Bore is dark but relatively smooth with no major pits. Fine example of a Newfoundland sealing gun. (01-29199/NW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

LONDON CIRCA 1690. Cal. 1.50" at muzzle. NSN. The 16" barrel with raised breech area transitions from octagonal, to sixteen sided, to round, through a turned band and then flares to muzzle. Very early London black powder proofs and barrel maker's initials "RS" are on top left flat. Lock with flat plate and chamfered tail is fitted with broad flat cock that mounts to tumbler with an integral peg. Sear acts horizontally similar to a Miquelet. A pivoting dog attaches behind cock and engages deep notch at back of cock. "V" shaped pan is inset and attaches by external screw. Unbridled friction frizzen is well filed, feather spring is filed to match and has foliate finial. Lock plate and cock are engraved with large scrolling acanthus with floral highlights "R. SILKE" (there are two Roberts, father & son, working in London between 1680-1700) is at bottom center of plate. European walnut stock (a possible later replacement) extends to within 1/4" of muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Brass mounts are not of the quality exhibited by barrel and lock and are made of sheet brass with tacked on buttplate and pierced scrolling sideplate. Trigger guard is hand forged iron and not inletted at rear. Hickory ramrod with brass disc on tip mounts through early style multi-turned brass pipe and simple hole as thimble. CONDITION: fair to good. Barrel with considerable old polish is presently a golden hue. Lock shows light cleaning to pewter gray over considerable minor pitting. Stock with some old finish shows many chips; crack on right side and missing wood around barrel tang. Repairs with replaced wood are at top front of lock and 11" toward muzzle on right side with 5" at muzzle on left. Bore is good. Lock with not hold at full cock. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27501/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

It is fitted with a 14" bbl with 1 7/8" bell and British proofs. The lock is of British mfg with light borderline engraving. There is a replaced internal spring and a few replacement screws with remainder of the internal components being of period. The brass mounts are embellished with small engraved accents and borderline engraving. The straight grip walnut stock is held to the bbl with double pins. CONDITION: Overall fair. The iron bbl, and lock have extensive pitting and a dark patina. The brass has a pleasing mellow yellow patina with scattered dings. The stock has extensive worming, a few cracks, some denting and handling marks. Bore is dark and pitted. (01-29232/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500

ACTION CARBINE. Cal. .577. S# 10526. Bbl. 24" (rifled bore) having barley corn front sight and stepped base ladder carbine rear sight. Mfg. in England about the middle 1800's; similar rifles used by the Confederates of the Civil War and later in the Serbian-Ottoman war (1876-1878). Many Green Bros. rifles and carbines were distributed by E. M. Reilly. The barrel of this carbine has unreadable makers (or distributors) markings along with "No. 10526". Its 1862 patent was for a breech loading self contained paper cartridge (including bullet) that was ignited by percussion caps. Noticeably more fancy than the basic military variation having engraved sculptured tangs and trigger guard. Similar styled contoured metal buttplate with widows peak and light engraving. Barrel has multiple Birmingham proofs plus "25" twice. Underside of barrel has solid rib with 2 thimbles plus swivel eye on rear barrel thimble. Brass nose cap ahead of inletted thimble at rear with brass around barrel wedge and for circular engraving shield on toe line of stock just behind its swivel eye. Straight gripped stock is checkered in the grip area. Clearly intended for commercial sales as indicated by its carbine size, checkered stock and engraving. CONDITION: 2 items are missing: its cleaning rod and the rear portion of the bolt assembly. Balance of carbine is very good to excellent by NRA antique standards. The bluing has a patina finish with extremely light even pitting. Small (unrepaired) stock crack on top right side directly under hammer. The bright bore is close to excellent with distinct rifling and only slight very light pitting. (01-29059/NW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

PISTOLS. Cal. 60. NSN. 21" overall, 14" top ribbed tapered barrels, engraved chamfered pointed tail locks, one has indiscernible makers name. All steel mounted, mounted on full walnut stocks with raised moldings, pierced side plates appear Germanic. CONDITION: very good overall, both are complete & original other than small old well patinaed loss of tail of one side plate, tip of one ramrod is wood, the other horn. Mechanics are good, clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29032/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS CARRIED BY ANCESTOR OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN AND FOUNDER OF MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES, PETER DIRCK KEYSER. Cal. 56. NSN. This beautiful pair have a refined simplistic elegance, chaste in design, American in style of early 19th Century Kentucky pistols. Barrels are British proofed. Locks are marked "I. Rea" for John Rea, London (1793-1797), with flat supported cocks & unbridled frizzens. Stocked in American walnut with single thin brass ramrod pipes & brass trigger guards with pointed plain finial ends. Ramrod channels stamped "WH" (probably William Henry, Lancaster, PA). Each pistol is branded twice "P. A. KEYSER"; Peter Keyser (1766-1849) who would have likely carried these in the War of 1812. His son Peter Augustus Keyser (1805-1869) was father of Capt. P.D. Keyser (1835-1897) whose name appears on small brass plaques along with old exhibition numbers 162 & 167 painted on each. This pair have been well cared for showing little use with 2 or3 generations having their names attached. Peter Dirck Keyser was Capt. in the 91st Pennsylvania; he was one of the three original founding members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion United States, his membership number is "3". The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States also known as MOLLUS was a post Civil War organization of the elite veteran military officers. It is the first and oldest Civil War fraternal organization in the US. Many highly notable military officers were members of this elite organization; including General Meade, General Custer, General Sheridan, etc. It also included past presidents who were officers; such as U.S. Grant and R.B. Hayes. The original MOLLUS headquarters had an impressive museum of past military relics (which at one time included these Keyser pistols). Around the year 2000, their building was sold and the remainder of its collection was transferred to the National Civil War Museum in Philadelphia. The organization is still in existence today. The Keyser family lineage of Germantown "Pennsylvania Dutch" dating back to 1688 emigration of Dirck Keyser (1635-1714) from Amsterdam. CONDITION: fine overall, both are original & complete. Guns were cleaned & varnished back when fashionable in Victorian era. Iron is smooth gray patina overall, brass has light smooth patina. Stocks are sound & solid, one gun has chip under forward section of lock & hairline crack between sideplate & barrel plus a hairline following grain about midpoint on right side barrel channel. Even the attached plaques & inventory numbers are varnished or shellacked over. Guns are mechanically crisp, smooth pitted bores. (01-28838/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

RIVIERE. Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 8". Isaac Riviere worked in London between 1809-1851. These pistols have 8" twist oct. bbls. engraved "LONDON" on tops. Engraved breech irons have integral U-notch rear sights. Locks w/ line engraved chamfered plates, rebated tails & sliding safeties are fitted w/ serpentine cocks, semi-water proof pans, bridled frizzens & roller feather springs w/ bulbous finials. Lockplates engraved "RIVIERE". Dense walnut stocks w/ checkered fishtail grips extend to muzzles & attach to bbls. w/ captive side bolts w/ out escutcheons. Iron trigger guards have pineapple finials. Rosewood ramrods. One plain, the other w/ worm on tail, mount through beaded iron pipes & matching thimbles. Steel belt hooks are affixed to left sides. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in oak case w/ dual pendant hook closure w/ ovolo molded top which has folding flush mounted D handle. Interior is lined in pilled green cloth & has lg. paper Riviere label in lid which has 315 Oxford Street London address (after 1818). Case contains copper & brass combination powder, ball & flint flask, combination cleaning rod/worm, 2 covered compartments w/ matching cloth on covers & bone knobs hold wad punch marked "16" & some cast balls. CONDITION: bbls. retaining over 90% good quality rebrown, other metal parts show cleaning to silver & furniture w/ subsequent new brown finish. Stocks retain most of their original finish w/ numerous light marks & a few heavier. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are fine. Mechanically fine. Case exterior shows considerable wear & handling & is refinished. Interior cloth is quite good w/ minor rubs & marks. Label lightly foxed w/ losses from contact w/ lock parts & another area at right which is somewhat tattered. Partitions are good. Accessories good. Loading rod has newly turned head. (01-28979/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

FLINTLOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1815. Cal. 60. NSN. 20" overall, very long 14" 2-stage octagonal to round tapered barrel, engraved breech, "LONDON" on top, platinum lined touch hole, chamfered lock, waterproof pan, rebated engraved pointed tail beveled flat serpentine cock & bridled roller frizzen. Frizzen spring has flared bulbous finial. Mountings are all silver plated or silver. The armorial cut out sideplate is exquisite & winged figure on butt shows interesting detail. European walnut stock attached to barrel with 2 keys, and has fine silver wire insets Light wood ramrod has ebony tip. William Jones worked early to mid 19th century and examples of his arms are found in museum collections worldwide. CONDITION: very good overall, appears complete, matching, and original. Lock and barrel have smooth gray patina; damascene twist of barrel is easily discerned. Stock is well fit with hand worn patina, minor cosmetic defects. Mechanics are fine with smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield, 2002. (01-28067/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

BRITISH OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOL.Cal. 65. NSN. Elegant long silver mounted 11" barrel, commercial London proofs, silver hallmarked for 1745. All engraved silver hardware mounted on burl walnut, carved clamshell molding rear of tang. Lock and barrel both signed "D. COLUMBELL" David Columbell worked as gunmaker over 50 years, 1712 till 1765. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: descriptive collector sheet. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and original, wrist has old break repair, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29035/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-5,000.

PISTOL. Cal. 56. NSN. 17" overall, 10.75" tapered and flared barrel with swirl decorated breech, flat beveled pointed tail lock engraved maker under pan "I ULRICH MA", unsupported serpentine cock and unbridled frizzen. The pistol is totally brass mounted with en suite unique relief cast lined decoration, mounted on fine burl, nicely carved mouldings and decoration. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, uncleaned iron patina, good markings, brass has light mustard patina. Stock has wrist crack repair and overall hand word patina, old varnish, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29036/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

BARRELS BY P. BOND IN FANTASY CASING WITH SPEAR POINT KNIFE. Cal. 52. S# NSN. This pair of pistols have 3" twist steel turn off barrels. Boxlock action features reinforced cock, frizzen with external spring and top safety that engages at half cock and locks frizzen in closed position. Left sides are engraved "P. BOND" within a field of arms and flags. Right sides are engraved with Bond's No 45 Cornhill London address (1805-16). Dark walnut flat sided bag grips are uncheckered. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: pistols are housed in a old cutlery type case of rosewood with brass trim. Interior is lined in green cloth and French fitted for pistols and a spear point English knife marked "EVANS" "18 OLD FISH ST" "LONDON". Knife has German silver guard with white bone handle and original scabbard. CONDITION: good. Metal cleaned to grayish brown over considerable light pitting. Wood has numerous marks in its original finish. Bores are dark and pitted. Mechanically complete and operable. Barrels are tight need wrench to remove. Case is good with original old finish. Interior cloth is good. Knife shows cleaning of blade. Leather of scabbard chipped. Handle very fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27448/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PISTOL BY E. NORTH OF LONDON. Cal. 50. NSN. 13 1/2" overall the 8" ovate to round brass barrel is engraved "ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON" on top rear surrounded by scroll engraving. London black powder proofs and remnants of barrel maker's mark are on top left. Round bodied flint lock with matching serpentine cock, inset rounded pan, unbridled friction frizzen and feather spring with spear finial is lightly engraved. "E. NORTH" is at center (Edward working 1729-72; moved to Threadneedle St. in 1769). Knob pistol grip, dense European walnut stock extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Lightly carved mouldings are around lockplate, sideplate and top tang where they are augmented by nicely carved shell. Silver mounts are relief cast and include grotesque face grip cap with Sterling hallmark, double beaded trigger guard with early shell finial, multi-pierced sideplate decorated with arms and crest plate at top of grip with helmet and arms. Replaced hickory ramrod mounts through silver beaded pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: good. Barrel with cleaning is toned to mustard. Lock cleaned to gray brown has maker's name difficult to read and is lightly pitted. Stock is considerably worn with probable remains of original finish; carving remains good. Stock is sound without repairs except for old crack at bottom rear of lockplate. Silver is fine, lightly rubbed; attractively toned. Bore is dark. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27528/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

Cal. 32. NSN. 9" overall, 5" octagonal to round, wedding band transition, tapered smoothbore barrel. Curly maple full stock, engraved brass and silver furniture, rebated lock, waterproof pan, signed "G. Goodwin & Co" an early Birmingham maker. Brass tipped ramrod has removable iron wiping worm. CONDITION: fine overall, barrel & lock polished bright, toned brass & silver patinas, mechanics fine, bright shiny smoothbore. (01-27958/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 8" round with 2 faceted transitions & a smooth bore. Semi circular blade front sight. Left side has London proof & view marks. Border line engraved lock is marked "BARBAR". Pin fastened iron fitting include top tang, flared butt cap & fancy finial long tang trigger guard. White tipped hardwood ramrod is held by a feceted iron thimble & a single faceted pipe. Silver ornamentation consists of an ornate floral ornamented pierced sideplate and a grotesque mask on the butt cap. CONDITON: metal has a cleaned gray appearance showing light pitting. Stock shows small dents & handling marks. Lock is sound with stiff trigger pull. Lightly pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27553/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

ATTRIBUTED TO COLDSTREAM GUARDS. Cal. 70. NSN. 14.5"overall, 8.5" Liege proofed "LONDON" marked barrel, "Ketland & Co" lock, serpentine unsupported cock, bridled frizzen, frizzen spring terminates to long point. Walnut stock is brass mounted, brass tipped ramrod with iron worm. A framed 6x5" note states history on separated pistol of a pair through several generations of lineage. CONDITION: very good overall, "as found" dark iron patina, smooth toned brass, good markings, mechanically functional, clear smooth bore. Framed note appears very good. PROVENANCE: Rock Island Auction, lot 4092, 6-26-2016. (01-28113/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,400.

PERCUSSION TRAVELING PISTOLS. Cal. 57. NSN. Per "English Gunmakers" by Bailey, William Hole was an active gunmaker in Bristol, England from 1811-1845.Both fluted 1.5", screw off barrels are fire blued. Brass boxlock action w/ cap guard, sliding hammer safety & folding fire blued trigger. Side of action have "stand-of-arms" engraving. Bottom of actions have "Crown RS" & gun proofs. Walnut bag type grips w/ checkering & German silver rectangular plates. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: compartmentalized Mahogany case with green cloth interior. Case lid has gold shield & banner on top. Case contains F. Joyce & Co along with successor cap tins, Dixon & Son ball & powder flask, single ball mold, ebony handle nipple wrench & key. Also with folder of consignor notes. CONDITION: barrels & triggers have over 80% fire blue with scattered marks. Brass has mustard patina with light marks. Wood have original varnish with numerous light dings & sm. gouges. Bores show little oxidation. Appears mechanically fine. (01-29212 (2) / MD). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

Cal. 45. This early Swiss target rifle is fitted with a 33", part octagon bbl with hooded beaded post front sight, "ASIMER WEBER A ZURICH 1854" makers mark inset with silver, large foliate scroll engraving at the tang, and rosette engraved screws. The tang has a mounted base with disc aperature target sight. The hammer and lock are engraved en suite with the matching large scroll and border line engraving. It is stocked with a large butt target 1/2 stock with a relief carved large foliate scroll pattern at the wrist, German silver engraved arrow side plate, hooked schuetzen style buttplate, sling stud, & inset silver oval plaque with the inscription "Totl Bruppacher / in / Weidenschweil". Double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall good as refinished. The bbl has been reblued with good coverage, filled rear sight dovetail and having some scattered handling marks. There is some silver missing from the address. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. The lower hook of the buttplate has deep old cleaned pitting. Bright bore with some rifling wear. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28800/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200

MODERN CASE. Cal. 56. NSN. Pistols made in the same style as Philadelphia Derringers large sized pistol with Oct. 6" bbl. w/ smoothbore. Barrels have dovetailed brass blade front sights & brass bands at breech sections. Engraved back action locks. Checkered walnut wedge fastened stocks w/ hardwood ramrods & pineapple finial trigger guards. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern hardwood case w/ green cloth shadow-line interior & key. CONDITION: metal has dark brown patina appearance with pitting & marks. Wood shows worn appearance with large grain check cracks. Ramrods are loose to pistols. Dark bores show oxidation. Appears mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27445 (2) /MD). ALL ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

FLINTLOCK TRAVEL PISTOLS. Cal. 45. NSN. The Oct. 2.75" bbls. have blade front sights. Breech section, spear tip finial triggerguard & locks show light floral engraving. Hammers have sliding safeties. Checkered walnut stocks with tear drops behind locks & wedges in front. Iron ramrods have brass tip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 Compartment mahogany case contains 2 bullet starters, lead balls, wads, telescope, brass head hammer, C & J. W. Hawksley powder flask, jags, flints, brass bottle, turnscrew, ball bullet mold,& key. CONDITION: metal has even gray patina appearance with light corrosion. Wood has good appearing varnish along with one piece having plug repair at butt & crack left side nose, other pistol has break in wrist, large crack near lock spring & spliced wood repair right side nose. Dark bore shows light oxidation throughout. Appears mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27510/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 20 bore. The Duon name first appears in a 1795 census listing Antoine Duon as an armorer that entered Nancy, France in 1783, was 37 years old at the time of the census. The Duon family name continued to appear on finely finished flintlock and percussion firearms through out the mid 19th century . This example is fit with a 34 3/8" blued smoothbore bbl that begins round and transitions at a wedding ring band to an octagon. It is embellished with a decorative gold muzzle band , double gold wire breech border, the address "DUON A NANCY CANON TORDU" in gold with beaded borders, and deep struck proofs. It is stocked with an attractive relief carved stock that silhouettes the iron furniture and a green velvet cheek pad atop the raised cheek rest. The rounded lock is marked "DUON A NANCY" in fancy script with a fine line border engraving that continues onto the hammer & battery. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl retains 80% of its original bluing with nearly all of the gold remaining. Very good stock with some minor handling marks. The velvet remains in remarkable condition. (01-26713/ZAL) ANTIQUE $4000-5000

FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Cal. 54. NSN. 19.5" overall, 12.5" ribbed tapered barrels, Engraved pointed tail locks signed "De Lugre Angers". Angers was home to several 17th century and early 18th century gun makers. Few examples of any are easily found. De Lugre is probably Pierre De Lugre (1690-1740). Striped & varnished full stocks, raised moldings, steel mounts including sculptured pierced side plates, fleur-de-lis finial trigger guards. This is a beautiful pair of matching pistols made in an area known for quality guns, with very few survivors by any maker documented. CONDITION: very good overall, both are complete & original, iron cleaned with toned patina, pitting, stocks are fine as scattered areas of restoration. Barrel addresses are poorly freshened. Mechanics are good, clear smooth bores. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (01-29034/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 9 5/8". Pair of ornate Chieftain flintlock pistols, likely produced in France for the Middle Eastern market. The lock and bbls. feature gilt gold foliate and floral embellishments. Bbls. feature a faceted breech section, which transition at a single band to a rnd. contour. Each bbl. is retained via a stamped metal band that is embellished with a panoply of arms. 1-piece stocks feature near full coverage foliate wire inserts, which include engraved floral motifs. Brass furniture consists of pierced foliate scroll sideplates, pommel caps, trigger guards (with ornate finials), as well as the ramrod ferrules and pipes. CONDITION: iron has faded to a dark patina, exhibiting consistent oxidation overall. Gold gilt embellishments remain largely intact, with areas of wear and flaking. Brass furniture is very good, with some age related discoloration. Both pistols function appropriately, save for x1 pistol, which does not hold at half-cock. Stocks show scattered handling marks, some chipping, some small losses to their wire inlays, with some small cracks present along the edges of the bbl. channels. (01-28839/MLW). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,500.

WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 11mm. NSN. Oct. 10" bbls. Bottom of barrels marked with "86", "JP" or "JP2" along with "EL" Belgian proof. Case hardened breech, hammer, locks, finger curl triggerguards & butt cap. Breeches are gold etched "1" & "2". Locks have gold etched "Vasselon axqex" on 1 lock while other is marked "a Marsexlle" along with rebated tails. Checkered walnut stocks w/ bbl. wedges. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Mahogany case with shield on lid, handle & latches. Interior has red velour with outlines cleaning rods, G. & J.W. H. powder flask, ebony hammer, mismatched nipple wrench. CONDITION: pistols have majority of refreshed appearance showing reblued barrels, re-case hardened lock & parts along with refinished & re-checkered wood. Visible metford style rifling with fouling in the grooves. Appears mechanically fine. Case has good appearance showing marks along with large repaired crack on lid. (01-29593 (2) /MD). ALL ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

PISTOL MADE FOR ROYALTY. Cal. 45. S# 3530. Usually found in cased sets this fine single pistol has 10" octagon barrel with center portion swamped to 16 sides and with remaining flats fluted. Center of top flat is engraved "INVon GASTINE RENETTE a PARIS". Bottom of barrel viewed when barrel is in forward position is also stamped with maker's name, S# and date (1886). Breech opens with long pivoting lever with "handle" as front part of trigger guard bow. This "handle" is two color relief gold inlaid with a sovereigns crown over the monogram "CM". Percussion breech has powder chamber exposed with barrel forward and is mounted with "U" notch rear sight. Island type front spring lock with rebated tail is fitted with serpentine hammer having tall thumb spur. Patent breech, lock and operating lever are engraved with near full coverage well cut miniscule scroll. Maker's name is on lockplate. Root European walnut flared pistol grip half stock is mounted with case hardened and engraved grip cap and attaches to barrel assembly with captive side bolt through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Nicely shaped sideplate is opposite lock and grip is checkered in fancy pattern. Rear portion of trigger guard has finger spur. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: James D. Julia Inc. invoice for this pistol at about $7,500. CONDITION: very fine. All metal parts retaining over 90% original finish with some light cleaned frosting. Stock retains over 90% original finish. Checkering very lightly worn. Bore is bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. Mechanically good. (01-27993/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,000.

Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 13 1/8". Flintlock horse pistol seemingly mfg. in France. Lock and bbl. are unsigned. Lock is comprised of brass and features relief wavy line borders, with light foliate engraving. Bbl. features a near full length engraved brass plate, which features a low profile blade front sight. 1-piece wood stock features relief foliate designs at the bbl. tang area and on the underside behind the thimble. Additional brass fittings include an engraved grotesque face butt cap, bbl. tang, trigger guard (terminates in a portrait style bust finial), as well as a faceted thimble and pipe. Complete with a iron plate tipped threaded ramrod. CONDITION: iron components have been cleaned, exhibiting a mostly bright appearance, with light to mild pitting present overall. Brass components have also been cleaned a one time, showing spots of patina. Proper manual function, with hammer holding at half and full cock. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sound. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27512/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.

RIFLE BY HERRMANN OF QUEDLINBURG. Cal. 70. S# NSN. This large heavy rifle was probably made for long range shooting at deer with barrel supported on a wall or rampart. It is of high quality and appears to have been made around 1740. The massive 38-3/4" slightly tapered octagon barrel measures 1.53" at breech and 1.43" at muzzle. Barrel is fitted with one standing leaf, "V" notch rear and brass blade front sights. Barrel is decorated overall with punched in swirls and blossoms. Breech section is silver inlaid with some acanthus leaves. Maker's name and address "HERRMANN. QUEDLINBURG" is in silver inlaid acanthus terminated ribbon on top of barrel (possibly Christian Ernst Herrmann the younger of Wildenfels, which is not too far from Quedlinburg, who was working around 1740). Lock with rounded plate features reinforced serpentine cock, inset rounded pan, unbridled friction frizzen and file decorated feather spring with trifid finial. Lock is engraved with some relief scroll. Rifle is fitted with double set triggers. Stock made of European walnut extends to muzzle with heavy schnabled brass cap and is pinned to barrel. Raised carved scrolls surround barrel tang and are found at ends of swept right hand cheekpiece. Relief mouldings are around locks, engraved brass sideplate and along ramrod channel. A patchbox is on right side of butt with sliding wooden cover. An eight pointed star of contrasting woods is inlaid on cheekpiece. All furniture is brass that is very nicely relief engraved in floral motif with heavy buttplate, trigger guard with bump forming grip and large sideplate previously mentioned. A newer hickory ramrod with bone tip mounts through heavy spurred front pipe, beaded mid pipe and heavy thimble. CONDITION: good. Iron parts are lightly cleaned brown patina. Stock with heavy oil refinish with details softened. Brass nicely toned to mustard brown. Bore is very good; shiny with some scattered deep pits. Lock and set triggers are operable. (01-27825/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

PENTERMAN OF UTRECHT. Cal. 16 bore. The Penterman family operated in Utrecht, Netherlands during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This example is fit with a 36 3/4" flared smoothbore bbl with a silver blade front sight and double wedding band rings and engraved with the signature "PENTERMAN UTRECHT". The extreme breech end of the barrel is engraved with stylized flames emanating from a third wedding ring band that is grooved along with the bbl tang for a rear sight that is engraved en suite. The rounded lock with curved tail is marked with the same "PENTERMAN UTRECHT" makers mark. The stock is relief carved in a silhouetting manner around the foliate finialed brass furniture. The ramrod is held in place with a 3 beaded ferrules. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl retains approx 75% of its original blue that is thinning with a mellow brown patina in the voids. The lock has a nice silvered patina with some small fine pinprick pitting patches. The stock has been lightly refinished and repaired well in the butt area. Brass furniture has a nice mellow mustard patina. Bore is nice with some minor pitting. (01-26714/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2750-3750

Cal. 90. NSN. Bbl. 35 3/4" swamped octagon. Barrel has crown proofs on top flat at breech. This massive rifle is marked "AMBERG 1840 / Bavarian crown" on the lockplate. Designed to be used to defend walls or ramparts, these rifles would outrange the standard infantry weapons of the era. The much heavier projectile weighing in the neighborhood of 1,000 grains was propelled by between 300 and 400 grains of black powder. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1,200 meters has inverted graduations. The sight base is fitted in a dovetail and has reference marks to allow it to be drifted for windage. Inverted "V" front sight also mounted in dovetail. Lockplate has a notable curved construction. Tumbler has only full cock position. Rifle fitted with double action double set triggers. The walnut half-stock secured by two wedges has a massive iron buttplate. Sliding patchbox on right side of stock with wooden cover. Iron forend tip has a notable lip at its forward edge. CONDITION: stock has notable wear, scratches and handling marks. The finish appears to be original. Stock has a notable crack between the forward end of the trigger guard and the sideplate on the left side. Small crack between top sideplate screw and breech. Approximately 1" crack behind tail of lock. Metalwork has light wear turning overall gray and patina with numerous areas of fine oxidation. Bore has prominent lands with oxidation and fine pitting throughout. (01-29159/RW). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

Cal. 60. NSN. The 19" oct. to rnd. barrel. Small unmarked wheellock w/ sliding pan cover. Walnut stock with iron trigger guard & butt cap. Hardwood ramrod with metal tip. CONDITION: metal has mix of gray patina & light vanish with marks & dents. Wood has good appearing varnish with handling marks & large crack behind tang. Dark oxidized bore. (01-28840/MD). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

Cal. 54. NSN. The 15" octagon to tapered round barrel is stamped with a "P" and indecipherable mark on top flat breech end. Small wheellock with nicely filed dog and sliding pan cover is unmarked nor engraved. Dense blonde walnut stock with some fiddle figure is iron mounted with thin sheet trigger guard and heavy chamfered grip cap. Stock extends to muzzle with steel cap and is pinned to barrel. Oak ramrod with steel tip mounts through single plain pipe. CONDITION: good as refinished. Metal parts cleaned to silver gray with some scattered pin prick pitting. Stock with oil refinish shows repair at bottom of lock on right side and some subsequent marks. Bore is lightly pitted. Lock is complete; not tested for function. (01-26939/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

WELL DONE BONE INLAY. Cal. 70. NSN. Probably assembled in the late 19th Century this good looking but non-working replica has 26" round barrel. Lockplate of early style wheellock is very nicely engraved with scrolls and scenes of horses and dogs. Internal parts removed and wheel peaned into place. Fruitwood stock with sliding patchbox cover on right side is near fully covered with very nicely shaped and shaded bone inlays consisting of grotesque faces, running animals including foxes, rabbits and stags with a background of scrolls and dots. A jaeger underneath a tree is on left side of butt. Buttplate is horn; trigger guard is filed steel. CONDITION: good. Metal with cleaned pitted surfaces. Wood with original oil finish with a few marks. Some repairs are noted either side of barrel tang; with replaced bone ramrod pipe. Bone figures have attractively aged. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27573/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

BRASS MOUNTS. Cal. 60. NSN. This good looking pistol has 13" tapered round barrel with raised carved top rib. Breech area has some naive engraving of prancing deer and scrolls. Early style lock with heavy chamfered flat plate is fitted with serpentine cock, inset faceted pan, unbridled friction frizzen and feather spring with foliate finial. Lock plate and cock are engraved with some scroll which surrounds flags and arms at rear of cock and seated warrior at front. Dense European walnut stock extends to muzzle with horn tip and is pinned to barrel. There are raised mouldings around all major components and relief carved scrolls around barrel tang. Brass mounts are very finely cast and engraved with deep scrolls and some animal figures on heavy grip cap with long spurs. Other furniture has light scroll engraving with the exception of multi-pierced long sideplate relief engraved with scrolls and coiled dragon. Hickory ramrod with brass tip mounts through single faceted and beaded pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: good. Iron and steel parts cleaned to pewter gray over light pin prick pitting. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish; with some softening of carving, with major repair at front of grip. Brass is slightly rubbed and has traces of original gilding visible where protected. Bore is somewhat pitted. Mechanically good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27520/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

MADE IN LIEGE 1866. Cal. 70. NSN. This large breech loading percussion rifle has 39" tapered round barrel with eight groove Whitworth type rifling. Barrel is mounted with military type tangent rear sight with sliding ladder with ranges to 1300 meters. Barrel also has sleeved on front sight and clamped on rotating and pivoting spike for mounting in wall, gunwall or other support. Rear of barrel is dated 1866 on left side. Very large iron action is fitted with removable chamber block with percussion nipple. Top has ears installed to facilitate removal. Block slides forward with collar to make gas seal in rear of barrel. Block is held in battery by pivoting bolt at rear with spring loaded folding handle on right. Back spring percussion lock has large well shaped hammer. Stock of dense European walnut is iron mounted with large buttplate with rounded top tang and trigger guard with loop at rear forming grip. Nearly every part is stamped with an assembly mark of "M" in a circle. Lock is stamped "CC" "66" in a circle. "GV" in an oval is on barrel. Right side of stock is deeply stamped with circular cartouche embossed "MANFACT. D' ARMES" "L.M. LIEGE 1866 L.H.". Another cartouche appears to be an intertwined "LH". Gun is accompanied by a walnut display rack with label reading "Wall Gun" "MFG: Pierre Joseph Malherbe Liege, Belgium 1866". "Whitworth 15 Bore (.70 Caliber)". One of the more interesting features about this rifle that makes this so desirable is that it was actually designed to fire explosive rounds. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: display stand and photocopies of images and information (18 pages). CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining remnants of original polish finish considerably stained to a speckled brown. Stock retains most of its original oil finish with some marks and stains. Bore is bright and shiny throughout. This big gun appears unfired. Lock is crisp; mechanically fine. (01-27832/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

CASE. Cal.40. NSN. Beautiful & unusual, matched pair numbered "1" & "2", 11" octagonal Damascus twist barrels, chaste elegant, sculpted steel hardware, varnished checkered half-stocks with turned down scroll at forend, double set triggers. CONDITION: fine overall, smooth gray steel patina, stocks retain 95% factory varnish, mechanics strong, crisp rifled bores. 19"x11" hinged wooden custom casing is very good.(01-27917/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

RIFLE BY C. DETTENRIEDER OF ULM. Cal. 45. NSN. The Lorenzoni breech loading system was devised around 1700 and was usually made as a repeater with automatic loading and priming for up to seven shots with reservoirs for powder and ball. This well made rifle is an adaptation and features automatic priming but is a single shot loaded from top of action with ball and powder for each shot. It was probably made by Christoph Dettenrieder II working in Ulm between 1686-1729, however it could possibly have been made by his son Christoph working after 1737. It has 29" deeply swamped octagon barrel that screws off of bronze action. It is engraved "C-Dettenrieder-A-Ulm-" on top flat. Barrel is fitted with one standing one folding leaf rear sight with file decorated finial and gilded brass front bead. Fore piece of stock extends to muzzle with horn tip and is pinned to barrel. An engraved gilded bronze cap is at rear as transition to action which has transverse rotating drum for powder and ball at center. Operating lever on left side is in the form of a sea monster and is made of steel. Rotating this lever about 270 degrees primes and closes pan. It appears that it was also intended to cock lock but portion of mechanism that would do this is missing and lock must be cocked manually. Rotating the lever a short distance counter clockwise aligns hole in drum to insert bullet, further rotation exposes powder chamber. At the same time, ball chamber aligns with barrel allowing ball to slip into barrel. With powder chamber filled, rotation of lever to rear position places powder behind ball and rifle is ready to fire. Lock is made of steel and has heavy chamfered plate with back position main spring. Fore part of lock has brass priming powder chamber with pivoting loading gate on bottom. Lock features serpentine cock, unbridled friction frizzen and nicely filed feather spring. Tail of lock is engraved with scene of female warrior with flags and spears. Top of bronze action features another warrior sitting on a cannon with crossed flags and spears. Scroll engraving appears as flourishes on remainder of action and on bronze sideplate where it flanks a warriors head with cannon and flags. Rifle is fitted with double set triggers. Buttstock of fiddle figured fruitwood has raised carved mouldings around major parts accented by relief carved scrolls and acanthus at rear of action tang, at point of comb and at rear of fluted right hand cheekpiece. Gilded bronze mounts consist of large buttplate with top tang engraved with warrior and spear scene along with well cut scroll. A button at top of heel releases ball reservoir in butt. Cover is also engraved with arms and a lion. Early style trigger guard with large spurred grip is engraved to match. Fore piece wood has matching mouldings and some relief scrolls. Original fruitwood ramrod with horn tip mounts through two faceted and engraved pipes and thimbles. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photocopy of online catalog with this very gun offered for sale, with handwritten notation of $28,000. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel appears to be lightly cleaned to a smooth silver gray. Iron and steel parts of lock appear the same. Bronze retains most of its gilding. Wood retains most of what appears to be its original oil finish showing wear on high edges and softening of carving. Bore is bright and shiny throughout. Action also shows evidence of little use. Lock is good; triggers work. Rod for cock appears to be missing. (01-26938/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

HOLSTER PISTOLS. Cal. 58. S# NSN. It is known that this pair of pistols date from the late 20th century. They were made by an unnamed Italian craftsman using traditional tools and methods. They are indeed of museum quality and workmanship. These beautifully made pistols have 14-7/8" barrels with breech areas finely moulded and reeded which transition by turned rings to sixteen sided and then to cannon turned muzzles. Tops of breech areas are deeply stamped "*ANTONIO*" "*FRANZINO*". Locks with thick chamfered plates do not have any engraving, however dogs, springs, wheel retainers and pan covers exhibit very fine carved file decoration. Stocks with early fishtail butts extend to muzzles with steel caps and are pinned to barrels. Ramrod channels are moulded and some incised carving is at transition to rear section. Stocks are decorated with large areas of intricately filed steel lattice work of open scrolls with acanthus and floral highlights. These areas surround barrel tangs and trigger plates. They are also quite extensive as sideplates. Other flourishes of this decoration are found on both sides of grips and in front of trigger guards. Trigger guards and grip caps are also of steel and are beautifully relief carved with tapered flutes. Grip caps are especially well done with ridges carved between flutes. Greenheart ramrods with floral fluted steel tips mount through matching front pipes and thimbles. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photocopy of catalog page from Lewis Drake listing these pistols as "sold". Handwritten notation below photos is $45,000. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Pistols appear unfired. Iron and steel retain nearly all of their original bright polish; perhaps with some light cleaning many years ago. Stocks are very fine with nearly all of their original finish. Inlay remains mostly bright with perhaps with some repair of missing wood with epoxy in a few minor unobtrusive areas. Bores are bright and shiny. Locks not tested for functioning. (01-26935/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

Cal. 54 smoothbore. This interesting snaphaunce is fitted with a 12.5: octagon bbl that is accented with floral engraving at the muzzle and breech. The lock engraved en suite with folk carved face hammer screw cover, carved dog head pan, & floral motif spring and battery. The sliding pan cover is spring held with engraved accents. It is stocked with a faceted butt walnut stock with iron furniture, inlaid engraved iron stars and an iron band at the butt that is engraved with a fish scale pattern. The iron tipped period ramrod is held with pierced iron ferrules. CONDITION: Overall good with scattered light minor handling marks. The iron has some minor pitting, but overall good. (01-26715/ZAL) ANTIQUE $3250-4000

Cal. 40. NSN. The 14" half octagon, half round barrel is unmarked. Round bodied lock is fitted with well filed serpentine cock, inset rounded pan with sliding cover and snaphaunce frizzen filed with decorative scrolls. File decorated feather spring has small foliate finial. Body of lock and cock are engraved with open scroll. Head of cock mounting bolt is relief carved with grotesque face. Scrolls on frizzen are also relief filed. Fruitwood stock with long knob grip has mouldings around major elements and relief scrolls around thimble. Steel mounts include long spured grip cap with grotesque face on bottom, trigger guard with foliate decoration, superb multi-pierced and scrolling sideplate is decorated with grotesque faces and sea monsters. A 5" steel belt hook is installed. A pierced steel crest plate is at top of grip. Replacement ramrod is held by early style multi-turned pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal cleaned to pewter gray. Engraving remains clear. Stock with old refinish has many cracks at top of grip. Front 7" of barrel channel replaced. Bore is rusted. Mechanically good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27554/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,200-2,000.

This 59" Lantaka with about 1.5" bore is solid bronze and among the most ornate relief cast decorated lantaka extant. Mounted on its original heavy cast figural bronze yoke and relief carved wooden stand, along with wood handle attached in cast 8" tiller, a more impressive complete example you will not find. Much more ornate than usual, high relief arabesques, large dolphin handles, flared muzzle with dolphin front sight. Beautifully relief carved polychrome 8" diameter wood stand with reinforced iron band at top, on 21" x 30" carved and polychrome edged base with chains attached over tiller and base mount. Lantakas have been made in Mindanao for almost 300 years, many have been brought back by GI's as souvenirs from the Spanish American War through World War II. Though these cannons were sometimes used as weapons; for the most part they were used as a sign of wealth & prestiege. In the 19th century, it was not uncommon for a wealthy family to display many of these bronze relics around their home. CONDITION: bronze is very good overall, wood base & stand are sound but have some insect damage. (01-29214/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

Cal. 72. NSN. Circa 1800, 58" overall, 42.5" 3-stage tapered barrel, unknown maker poncoin at breech, full stock, classic Madrid style fluted butt stock with relief carved floral moldings, engraved brass furniture with gold highlights. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, mechanics crisp, clear smooth bore. (01-28817). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

Cal. 74. NSN. 18" overall, 10.5" tapering octagonal to round barrel, brass furniture, 8" iron belt hook, beavertail moldings, military proofs on lock and barrel breech, Partial date 179X stamped on breech, threaded iron ramrod. CONDITION: very good overall, mechanically sound, good clear smooth bore. (01-28842). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

MIQUELET CAVALRY PISTOL. Cal. 72. S# 8176. Mexican made military pistols are very rare, pistol is well marked noting F.M. (fabricated Mexico City). The R with crown is "real" for royal, 1818 Mexico was embroiled in "Mexican War of Independence" 1810-1821 when Mexico would leave Spanish empire and crown rule. According to notes from Compton Labauve who studied Mexican arms his whole life, only about 10 of these high copper copies of Spanish 1780 cavalry pistols are known in collections. There has never been one sold in auction that I could find. 18.5" overall, 11.9" barrel dated 1818, armory proofed barrel & lock, copper furniture, 6" belt hook. Inventory numbered "8176". CONDITION: good to very good overall, well worn, markings good, cleaned metal toned to copper & iron patinas. Stock has distinctive non-walnut grain from local Mexican wood. Complete & original other than added steel ramrod. Mechanics fine, good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28910/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

MIQUELET CAVALRY PISTOL. Cal. 72. S# 5613. Mexican made military pistols are very rare, pistol is well marked noting F.M. (fabricated Mexico City). The R with crown is "real" for royal. In 1814 Mexico was embroiled in "Mexican War of Independence" 1810-1821 when Mexico would leave Spanish empire and crown rule. 17.75" overall, 11.25" barrel dated 1814, armory proofed barrel & lock, copper furniture, 5" belt hook. Inventory numbered "5613". CONDITION: good to very good overall, well worn, markings good, cleaned metal toned to copper & iron patinas. Stock has distinctive non-walnut grain from local Mexican wood, contemporary tacked repair below lock. Complete & original other than added steel ramrod. Mechanics fine, good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28912/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

PISTOL. Cal. 74. S# 221. 19.5" overall, 12.5" tapering octagonal to round slightly swamped barrel, 4" iron belt hook, "No. 221" stamped of sideplate, unknown maker mark on barrel breech, engraved faces and coat of arms on brass furniture. CONDITION: very good overall, mechanically sound, good clear smooth bore. (01-28841). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.

Cal. 71. NSN. This rare French & Indian War era pistol has 11.75" rnd. bbl. w/ "EL" & Real "crown R" proof. Lock has crown inspection proof & "ZAGVI" behind hammer. Hardwood stock w/ brass furniture including "R" engraved wrist plate; serpentine side plate appears to be replacement. Iron ramrod. CONDITON: Iron parts have dark patina appearance with old vice marks & old cleaning. Wood has appearance of old varnish with light cleaning to mustard patina brass. Wood shows numerous dings & marks along with shrinkage, cracks & spliced wood repair in front of lock. Dark bore with oxidation. Lock appears mechanically fine while trigger is soft. (01-28045/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 70. NSN. Copy of the French model XIII (1805), which was the 13th year of the French Republic, 15" overall, 9" unmarked barrel, lock is signed "ALBER" with sickle mark, possibly Spanish. Standard style of French ANO XIII with brass furniture, iron ramrod, added sling swivel mounted above butt cap. Only other marking is "33" stamped in wood opposite lock. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original. Mechanically fine, clear smooth bore. (01-28843/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

PISTOL, WITH VAXARIAS MAKER MARK. Cal. 64. NSN. Bbl. 7". Miquelet pistol of Spanish origin. The bbl. consists of a tapered faceted breech section, followed by several ornamental bands, which terminate in a rnd. muzzle. The faceted section of the bbl. features light ornamental embellishments (appearing to have once depicted an anchor above flowers), with the top flat of the breech exhibiting a crown over "VAX/ ARI/ AS" maker mark (Vaxarias of Ripoll, Catalonia). Bbl. features additional ornamental engraving forward of the transition bands, as well as on the bbl. tang, with additional engraving extending to the lock assembly. Bbl., lockplate, and belt hook have been cleaned and are in-the-white. Hammer and frizzen exhibit a blue finish overall. 1-piece wood stock features a section of relief carving around the bbl. tang, and brass furniture consisting of a highly engraved sideplate, wrist escutcheon, pommel cap (with stirrups), trigger guard, and ramrod ferrule. Stock exhibits a layer of added lacquer. Bbl. is retained via a small plated brass band towards the muzzle. Sideplate is fitted with an iron belt hook. Plain wood ramrod with flat brass tip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: consignor provided research. CONDITION: bbl., lockplate, and belt hook retain a bright appearance, exhibiting scattered spots of light to mild pitting. Brass stock hardware has been cleaned at one time, showing scattered spots of patina. Proper manual mechanics, with the hammer holding at half-cock. Stock is good, showing some superficial handling marks, with a older repair present beneath the lacquer along the lower edge of the lockplate. (01-29203/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

. Cal. 74. NSN. 14.5"overall, 9" tapered octagonal to round barrel, brass furniture, no maker marks or proofs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Compton's collection tag "Spanish Pattern of 1802 with original iron ramrod, clean example, not common". CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & original, good mechanics, dirty clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28913/JS). $1,500-2,000.

Cal. 60. NSN. Round. 50" bbl. w/ rear sighting groove. Miquelet lock has indiscernible proof. Iron & brass plated stock w/ sling rings & engraved scroll patterns. CONDITION: iron parts have gray patina appearance with marks & dents. front swivel & metal is separating from barrel. Brass shows mustard patina with brazed repaired to 2 bands. Dark pitted bore. Lock has weak spring, but mechanically functional. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27470/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

MARKED TILS A' BONN (?). Cal. 30. S# NSN. The 7" tapered octagon barrel is engraved "Tils a' Bonn" on top flat which is also fitted with "V" notch rear sight. Iron action with Lazaroni type rotating breech loading chamber opens at top for powder and ball. Percussion nipple is on right side behind thumb piece. Boxlock action has side mounted percussion hammer. Action is engraved with near full coverage foliate scroll; game scenes are on lock plate and side plate with wolf and trees on left; birds on right. Burl walnut stock with rounded bag grip is fitted with steel trigger guard engraved with running wolf carrying bird on bow. CONDITION: good. Iron and steel parts cleaned to pewter gray with light pin prick pitting remaining. Stock retains most of its original finish with a goodly number of marks and bumps. Smooth bore is lightly pitted. Mechanically good. (01-27997/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

Cal. 72. NSN. Rnd. 13" bbl. smoothbore with brass blade front sight & stamped "16L". Unmarked lock. Birch stock with iron ramrod & brass furniture. Right side of wrist is stamped "alo". CONDITION: metal has dark corroded appearance. Heavily worn wood with sm. cracks, sm. gouges & worn out stamps. Dark oxidized bore. Hammer is unable to hold at full cock & will not lower when trigger is pressed. (01-28837/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 30. NSN. 9" overall, 5" well made pistol stamped "PATENT" on top of brass shrouded hinged steel frame, nicely sculpted fire blued trigger & underhammer that are concealed by the folding pistol grip. CONDITION: fine overall, functions well, folds tight, mechanics crisp, bright shiny smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28924/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 9 7/8" round with a smooth bore. Breech end of bbl & faceted transition have brass inlays. Engraved brass top tang. Floral engraved unmarked iron lock & hammer. Curled plain trigger. Pin fastened walnut stock has wrap around checkering at the wrist. Engraved brass fittings include the pierced sideplate, fancy finial long tang trigger guard & ornate floral relief carved buttcap. Butt cap & trigger guard have pierced brass strap fittings. Ornate wrist plate is adorned with a red butterfly. Button tipped iron ramrod is held by a faceted brass thimble and single faceted brass pipe. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered pitting. Brass fitting show light cleaning. A small segment of the brass band at the breech end of the bbl. is missing. The stock has added finish over handling marks & wear with small & cracks in the lock, sideplate & forend areas. The stock is broken & repaired in the checkered area above the butt cap. Sound lock. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27531/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 58. NSN. 13" overall the 7 1/2" octagon to round cannon turned barrel has some fine armorial engraving on rear flats. Round bodied lock with matching serpentine cock has inset rounded pan, bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial. undecipherable maker's name and St. Etienne address are at center. Stock with knob grip is made of European walnut, extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Raised mouldings are around most elements and are enhanced by relief carved scroll behind barrel tang. Brass mounts include heavy grip cap with side spurs, trigger guard with foliate finial and silver sideplate embossed with arms and scrolls. Walnut ramrod with horn tip mounts through beaded silver pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: fair to good. Barrel nicely toned to dark mustard brown. Lock is also dark brown; lightly pitted. Stock with old finish is somewhat worn and has many bumps and dings. Grip shows some repairs. Mounts are generally good; rear portion of silver sideplate missing. Bore is good. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27414/MGM). ANTIQUE. $700-1,100.

1777 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. This example is a well made copy of a P1777 Charleville with Ottoman Tughras on the lock, bbl, side plate and numerous small parts. The Ottomans were known to manufacture muskets of this pattern from their factories in Dolambahce & Zeytinburnu during the Selim III through the Abdulmejid reigns. Many of these guns were converted to percussion by the Ottomans around 1853. This example is in its original condition with 42" round bbl held by 3 spring fastened bbl bands. Iron furniture. Unmarked stock. CONDITION: Overall very good. The metal surfaces have received a light cleaning with some light mottled oxidation patches. Nice crisp markings. Supple leather sling. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (01-29589/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200

Cal. 69. NSN. Tourist style pistol w/ rnd. 13 5/8" bbl. Miquelet lock has traces of floral scroll. Sheet metal "rat tail" stock w/ scroll engraving & metal ramrod. CONDITION: good patina appearance with previous cleaning & cleaned pitting. Heavily pitted bore. Lock is frozen at full cock, unable to trip sear. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27542/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.

Grouping contains 4 round flasks ranging from 3.50" dia to 4.50" dia and one 15" horn shaped. All with embossed and engraved arabesque design. CONDITION: good to very good overall, 3 of the round flasks are missing stoppers. (02-27045-2/JS). NON-GUN. $400-800.

CUT-DOWN MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Barrel cut down to 29" and front sight reattached for new configuration, stock stapled during its time of use. Musket was surplus Civil War that made its way to Mexico. Lock is stamped with "liberty cap / R M". CONDITION: very good overall as configured, dark uncleaned patina, ramrod is proper length and threaded. Action functions, dirty rifled bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28934/JS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

Cal. 70. NSN. 34" overall, 19.5" barrel, made from altering musket to short barrel and moving front band back. Stamped on lock and rarely seen is Mexican state markings "ESTADO DE GUANAJUTO". State & city of Guanajuto in central Mexico produced most of the gold in New Spain in colonial times and has been fought over since then. Guanajuto was the provisional capital of the country in 1858 as president Benito Juárez fought rebels. In 1863, the French took the city during the French Intervention in Mexico. CONDITION: fair to good overall, iron & brass patinas, wood has severe erosion at butt, will not hold on cock, dirty smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28933/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.

Cal. 67. NSN. 13" overall, 7.5" 2-stage cannon muzzle barrel, Circa 1810, signed barrel & lock by Antonio Guisasola (active Eibar 1796-1833), all steel mounted, engraved lock, breech, and trigger guard, nicely checkered European burl walnut. CONDITION: very good overall, traces of finish, mechanics are fine, good smooth bore. (01-28844/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.

Cal. 65. NSN. 20.5" overall, 13.5 four-stage barrel signed "SALA", (Antonio Sala, Barcelona 1760-1785, Stokel) iron mounted, lock has indiscernible maker's cartouche. Stock is branded "IPAIX". CONDITION: good to very good overall, weathered stock, crack in forestock. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28914/JS). ANTIUQE. $2,000-3,000

MIQUELET PISTOL. Cal. 74. S# 23. Bbl 19.5" overall, 12.5" Tapering octagonal to round swamped barrel, 8" iron belt hook, "AA / C.4. 23" unit markings stamped on sideplate, "SARRIA" maker mark in gold poncoin on barrel breech, brass furniture. Barrel engraved "REGIM to DE CABALLa DEL PRINCIPE" which translates to "regiment of the Prince's cavalry". Spanish coat of arms on thumb plate and breech. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original other than replaced wood ramrod, mechanically fine, good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28915/JS). ANTIUQE. $4,000-6,000.

MIQUELET. Cal. 72. NSN. "VIVA LA PATRIA" engraved on silver plaque, Mexican eagle & liberty cap poncoins at breech identify this circa 1821 pistol. 13" overall, 8.25" tapered and slightly swamped full blued octagonal barrel, steel mounted, 5.5" steel belt hook, fine checkered & carved stock signed "Jn Vz". A few enlisted Mexican made copies of Spanish 1802 cavalry pistol are known, this exceptional officer's pistol was prized by Mr. Labauve and thought made for important early revolutionary figure. CONDITION: fine overall, retains bright original blue in protected areas of barrel, stock retains 90% original varnished finish. Mechanics crisp, bright clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28909/JS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-8,000.

Cal. .55". NSN. Circa 1750-1850. Round 40" barrel with cannonade muzzle. Matchlock action w/ 4 chambers to the cylinder measuring approx. 8.25" in diameter. Each chamber has it's own protected pan. The matchlock has a spring for the trigger to return the hand allow the user to cycle the cylinder. Hardwood stock set w/ Jezail style buttstock having bone butt. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: folder of paperwork including JC Devine description. CONDITION: this musket appears to have a good antique uncleaned appearance showing dark patina's metal & lanquer wood. Wood shows numerous sm. chip & cracks throughout. The cylinder appears to function & cycle properly by hand. Dark pitted bore. (01-29200/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

ENAMIYA OF THE SAKAI SCHOOL. Cal. 50. NSN. Consignor provided research attributes the maker to Enamiya Sahei of Seki; circa 1800's. Enamiya is listed as a Sakai school gunsmith from the book "Caps & Flints" by the June 1982 copy of Antique And Historical Arms Collectors Guild of Victoria, Australia. 1998 Dated lecture notes has appraisal written signature translations. Makibari 26.5" barrel with cannonade muzzle. Blade front sight & blade brass rear sight. Top of barrel has brass inlaid engraved clouds & dragon. Brass lock has sliding pan cover. Hardwood two piece stock w/ brass furniture, ornamentation & ramrod. Engraving of brass ornamentation includes birds, clouds, cherry blossoms, rabbit's head & dragon's head. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: consignor notes. CONDITION: barrel has cleaned gray appearance with patina & washed out engraving. Wood has fair appearance with numerous light dings, missing piece right side nose, missing inlay left side by band, sm. piece missing in front of lock. Dark bore with oxidation. (01-29201/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

7.5" cast iron head with faceted pipe bowl, 15.5" walnut stem with engraved steel cap, and small turned bone mouthpiece, 2.5" cutting edge, blade is engraved, signed in sunken "M" cartouche. Glen McCain is Contemporary Longrifle Assn. master maker who worked in Morgantown, Indiana. CONDITION: fine overall. (02-25247/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

6.25" cast iron head, 4-sided tapered spike, 2" cutting edge, signed in Glen's sunken "M" cartouche. Glen McCain is Contemporary Longrifle Assn. master maker who worked in Morgantown, Indiana, 15.25" striped maple haft. CONDITION: fine overall. (02-25248/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

William Buchelle (1895-1977) author of 2 texts on recreating the American long rifle was a master craftsman. His Kentucky rifles and hawks are among the finest recreations made in the 1950s-1970s. Sotheby's cataloged a nearly identical unsigned Buchele hawk as "Potawatomi Ceremonial Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1820" in 1990 catalog. This hawk has his signature 6.5" cast iron head, 2.25" cutting edge, engraved brass pipe bowl, 17" striped maple stem has unique engraved silver insets of dolphin and arrows. CONDITION: fine overall. (02-25234/JS). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,800.

ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DECORATION. Master gunsmith William Buchelle (1895-1977) made very fine Mountain Man recreations during 1950s to 1970s. His hawks are rarely offered til this consignment of many of his finest unique creations. This hawk has signature 6.25" cast iron head, 2.25" cutting edge, spiral engraved brass shrouded pipe bowl, 16" wood stem has unique engraved brass long bodied fish and brass pin insets, turned pinned bone mouthpiece. The cap is engraved with Allentown/Bethlehem school Indian head. CONDITION: fine overall, signature is lightly struck and only partially discerned. (02-25238/JS). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,800.

FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 44. NSN. 7.5" overall, 42" octagonal barrel signed "W Buchele", curly maple full stock, engraved brass furniture, pierced 4-piece patchbox, large silver oval eagle plaque forward of relief carved unique Buchele Woodland Indians scene, fine multi colored wire insets along perimeters of other designs. Lock has rebated tail, signed "Buchele". CONDITION: fine overall, retains most of its original finish & varnish, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore. (01-27931/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

FLINTLOCK RIFLE & ACCOUTREMENTS. Cal. 44, NSN. 57.5" overall, 42" octagonal barrel, signed "W. Buchele", engraved brass furniture, relief carved curly maple stock, 12 fine engraved figural silver inlays of fish, and eagles, Allentown style figural Indian princess forward of trigger guard, 4-piece patchbox, long pointed rebated lock signed "Buchele". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: over-the-shoulder buckled belt for hunting bag, powder horn, powder measure, small priming horn, vent pick, and loading tool. CONDITION: fine overall, retains most of its browned finish, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore.(01-27937/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

HALF STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 45. NSN. 50" overall, 35" octagonal barrel signed "W. Buchele" curly maple stock, cruder brass furniture, 2 engraved silver insets & pair of nail escutcheons. William Buchelle (1895-1977) author of 2 early texts on recreating the American long rifle was a master craftsman. His Kentucky rifles and pistols are among the finest recreations made in the 1950s-1970s. Cheekpiece has relief carved Native American warrior holding long pipe with brass bowl, unique Buchele design. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, some insets and cruder furniture poorly fit, trigger guard has blacksmith braise, mechanics fine, good rifled bore.(01-27940/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 45. S# NSN. William Buchele was one of the premier Kentucky rifle builders of the 60's. He was also co-author of "Recreating the American Long Rifle". The 9" half round half octagon browned barrel with wedding ring transition is engraved "Wm Buchele" on top flat. Unmarked lock has rebated tail, inset pan, bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial. Dramatic curly maple stock with birds head stock extends to muzzle with silver cap and attaches to barrel with 2 side bolts through relief scroll cast silver escutcheons. All mounts are scroll inspired relief silver with large relief stooping eagle on grip cap. CONDITION: very fine retaining nearly all original finishes on wood and metal. Bore is dark. Lock is operable, although not crisp. (01-27952/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.

PISTOL. Cal. 44. NSN.12" overall, pair of 6" octagonal barrels with individual pans & frizzens, barrels signed "W. Buchele" & "Toledo, Ohio", curly maple stocks, brass furniture, silver insets, and silver wire, light engraved butt cap & sideplate. William Buchelle (1895-1977) author of 2 early texts on recreating the American long rifle was a master craftsman. His Kentucky rifles and pistols are among the most innovative recreations made in the 1950s-1970s. The barrel swivel lock is beautifully sculptured steel heart button attached to spring loaded catch on trigger bow forward of trigger. Few contemporary long rifle makers attempt swivel breeches, and this pistol is exemplary. CONDITION: fine overall, mechanics function, but cock is sloppy with play, crisp rifled bores. (01-27922/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

PISTOL. Cal. 44. NSN. 16" overall, 10.5" octagonal to round barrel signed "W Buchele", curly maple full stock, 14 engraved silver figural insets, beveled brass triggerguard and engraved brass sideplate. CONDITION: fine overall, barrel retains most of its original brown finish, mechanics fine, crisp rifled bore. (01-27932/JS) ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,500.

EMBELLISHED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 45. Joe Rundell was an accomplished artist, engraver and sculptor. Building impressive works of art in his Flint, MI home. The FEGA Master Engraver was featured on over 10 pages with in the "American Engravers: The 21st Century" by C. Roger Bleile and complimented in a 2002 Shooting Sportsman magazine as one of the top 6 firearm engravers in the world. In addition to his engraving accolades he also won numerous awards for his stock work. The talents of both his engraving and stock work were put on full display with this contemporary piece of art. Starting with the 42" browned bbl that begins with an inlaid silver band at the muzzle with a dovetailed brass beaded blade front sight. The octagon bbl is then filed into a hexadecagon (16 sided) extending 2" from the muzzle for a full 30" where it transitions just forward of the dovetailed V-notch rear sight with small engraved embellishments flanking each side. The artists signature "RUNDELL" is on the top flat with bracketing engraved accents. The breech end has a matching silver band with engraved borders extending along the tang. The "RUNDELL" signed lock is case colored with sunbursts extending from the pan and rear of the lock and fitted with double set triggers. The relief carved stripe grained stock features a foliate scroll pattern with relieved side plate panel, winged borders extending from the lock, tear drop finials, & a chased borderline that runs between and surrounding the 4 bbl keys. The all brass furniture is extensively engraved with a pierced foliate motif patchbox. The cover of the patchbox releases with a pushbutton located on the upper tang of the buttplate and features an engraved sleeping sun with cloud scroll. The buttplate is border engraved with a starburst surrounding the push button and a pierced brass scroll pattern plate extending from the tang along the comb with a silver inletted flare extending an additional inch beyond the pierced brass plate. The toeline of the stock has a full length brass plate with 6 pierced ovals surrounded with scroll border engraving that terminates with the brass trigger guard. The bow of the trigger guard is engraved with a federal eagle clutching a "LIBERTY" banner within his beak and trimmed with fine intertwined borders. The finely engraved foliate scroll pattern sideplate is nestled within a relieved panel. A vacant oval silver plaque rests on the cheek rest. The octagonal ramrod ferrules, bbl keys, and many of the screws are embellished with accent engravings that bring this work art to a different level. The brass is nicely aged with an even mustard yellow patina. CONDITION: Overall very fine well executed contemporary flintlock. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28802/ZAL) ANTIQUE $6,000-9,000

RIFLE. Cal. 50. This contemporary example is fitted with a 42" octagon bbl with dovetailed brass blade front sight, square notch semi buckhorn rear sight, border line engraved tang, & signed "RUNDELL". The "RUNDELL" signed lock is engraved with a sunburst extending from the pan. The stock is incised with a swirling scroll and wavy line pattern that extends around the raised cheek rest and wrist area. It has an engraved patchbox with floral motif. Most of the remaining brass furniture is decorated with a borderline engraving. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl has a few spots of thinning finish with a couple of minor handling marks. The lock has some discoloration and oxidation around the pan. The stock is very good with some minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28799/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2,000-3,000

RIFLE. Cal. 50. Joe Rundell of Flint, MI crafted this attractively embellished contemporary custom flintlock. The FEGA Master Engraver fitted this example with a 44" browned octagon bbl with dovetailed brass blade front sight & dovetailed square notch rear sight with a small patch of engraved matting behind the sight. The bbl is signed by "RUNDELL" on the top flat and stamped "W.M. LARGE" on the flanking left flat and terminates at a border line engraved duck foot tang. The "JR" signed flint lock & cock is scroll, border and geometric line engraved with a straight pierced trigger. The tiger striped relief carved stock is embellished with fine foliate scroll branching from the raised cheek rest, bbl tang and comb. There is a "RJ" inscribed silver thumb plate on the wrist & pewter federal eagle engraved medallion in the cheek rest. The lock sits on a raised platform that terminates with a tear drop finial having a borderline engraved pewter heart medallion in the center. The pierced scroll pattern patchbox is engraved with an intertwined foliate scroll with dash shading and fine border line design. The push button patchbox cover release is on a brass toeline plate with wavy borderline engraving extending 4 3/8" from the toe. The buttplate has a faceted tang with triangular and border line engraving. The faceted trigger guard is decorated with starburst accents and line border engraving. CONDITION: Overall very fine. The extraordinary engraving quality is further emphasized with the pleasing mustard tones of the patinaed brass furniture and browned finish of the bbl. The stock has a few scattered light handling marks and there is some minor freckling on the bbl. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28804/ZAL) ANTIQUE $3,000-5,000

RIFLE. Cal. 50. Rundell fit this contemporary example with a 42" octagon bbl that has intertwined line muzzle engraving forward of the dovetailed brass blade front sight, bracketed "J. RUNDELL" signature at the mid point, dovetailed V-notch rear sight with line engraved accents, & scroll/line tang embellishments. The "RUNDELL" signed flint lock is line border engraved with a sunburst extending from the pan. It is stocked with an incised Roman nose full length stock with pierced floral motif patchbox with sleeping sun, star, scroll & cloud engravings. The push button release for the cover of the patchbox is located on the top of the faceted buttplate tang that is dash border engraved. A silver oval plaque is inset on the raised cheek rest and engraved with a federal eagle. The toeline is capped with a brass toeline plate that is engraved with cloud, starburst, & Egyptian Ankh symbol. The faceted trigger guard is engraved on the bow with a floral panel and starburst accents. CONDITION: Overall very good. The bbl has mottled spots of old oxidation with a fairly even grey patina. Stock is very good with some minor handling marks. Brass has a pleasing aged mustard patina. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28805/ZAL) ANTIQUE $3000-5000

KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 50. Rundell finished this contemporary gun with very similar embellishments to another example in this auction. This is fitted with a 40 1/2" browned octagon bbl with a brass band at the muzzle. The front sight is a dovetailed brass blade that sits just forward of the bbl transition to hexadecagon (16 sided). The 16 sided filing begins 2" from the muzzle and extends for 29" where it terminates in front of the small V-notch rear sight with intertwined line accented engraving. The top flat of the bbl is signed by "RUNDELL" and terminated with a geometric engraving pattern on the tang. The "RUNDELL" signed flint lock is scroll and leaf border engraved with double set triggers and sits on a raised platform with tear drop finial. The lightly tiger striped relief carved stock is decorated with a scroll carving that extends from the raised cheek rest, wrist & ramrod ferrule. The scroll and border-dash line engraved brass sideplate also sits atop a platform with tear drop finial. A tacked round pewter thumbplate is engraved "19 / ALLEN / 82". The scroll pattern pierced patchbox is cloud & scroll engraved with sleeping sun motif. The push button cover release is mounted on the top of the buttplate tang that is decorated with scroll and geometric designs. A full length toeline plate with 5 oval shape piercings is accented with scroll and intertwined border engraving. The faceted trigger guard is engraved on the bow with a federal eagle clutching a "LIBERTY" banner in it's beak and a sleeping sun forward of the bow. CONDITION: A turely lovely executed build with tasteful period style engraving and mellow mustard toned brass. All aspects very fine with only a few minor handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28801/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2500-3500

RIFLE. Cal. 45. Rundell fit this contemporary example with a 38" octagon bbl with dovetailed brass beaded blade front sight & small square notch rear sight. He signed this bbl on the top flat "RUNDELL" and engraved the breach with a flare of scroll. There are two screw holes at the breech that are currently filled with plug screws. The "Rundell" marked lock is pitted with a long spur serpentine hammer and drum bolster. The relief carved stock is decorated with scroll extending from the cheek rest and a pierced patchbox with engraved federal eagle, scroll, & starburst. The push button cover release is mounted on the toeline plate that is engraved with intertwined border lines. Faceted trigger guard and double set triggers. CONDITION: Overall very fine with only scattered light handling marks. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-28806/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1800-2500

Cal. 45. NSN. 32" octagon bbl measuring 1" across flats. Top flat is engraved "Rundell". J. Rundell was a accomplished 20th century Michigan builder of fine flintlock, percussion rifles & pistols. Globe style front with folding leaf rear sight. Rundell marked left hand lock, hammer & top tang are lightly scroll engraved. Double set triggers. Wedge fastened half-length walnut stock features a pewter forend tip & shadow line cheekpiece on the right side. Left side of butt has a lightly engraved circular lid brass patch box. Other brass fitting includes a crescent butt plate, toe plate, finger curl trigger guard, side plate escutcheon & 2 wedge escutcheons. The hardwood ramrod is held by 2 plain iron pipes. Weight 8 lbs. 6.6 oz. CONDITI0N: bbl. & iron parts have lightly faded browned finish. Original stock finish shows some scratches & marks with a small crack extending from the front of the lock. Trigger must be set for the lock to hold in the cocked position. Trigger pull is extremely light. Bright bore has near excellent rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-29007/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

Cal. 50. NSN. 39" octagon bbl measuring 1" across flats. Top flat is engraved "Rundell". J. Rundell of Michigan was an accomplished 20th century builder of fine flintlock & percussion rifles & pistols. Beaded brass blade Rocky Mountain style front sight with a fine U-notch fixed rear sight. Lightly engraved lock is marked "LOTT". Curled plain trigger. Full length pin fastened maple stock has tight fiddle figure. Patch box has a relief carved maple lid. Left side cheekpiece has a molded lower edge and is surrounded relief carving. Incise carved toe line leads to relief carving at the wrist, lock & side plate areas. Brass fittings include the butt plate, trigger guard, side plate & nose cap. Hickory ramrod is held by a plain thimble & 2 plain pipes. Weight: 9 lbs. 4.4 oz. CONDITION: near excellent. bbl retains over 98% finely browned finish. Lock & hammer have lightly faded browned finish. Stock has very good finish showing a few marks. Sound lock & trigger. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell. (01-29013/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PISTOL. Cal. about 48. NSN. 10" octagon bbl with bead front sight. Top flat of bbl and trade style lock are engraved "Rundell". J. Rundell was a 20th century builder of fine flintlock & percussion rifles and pistols. Plain trigger has a curled tip. Pin fastened fiddle figured maple stock has a pewter nose cap. Incise carving is found around the top tang. Brass fitting include the butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, pin escutcheons and faceted thimble. The side plate is scroll engraved. Other brass fitting feature star burst engraving. Tang, top bbl flat and lock have simple but tasteful line engraving. The hickory ramrod is held by a single iron pipe. CONDITION: metal shows a light gray/brown appearance. Stock has very good finish with small cracks extending from the front of the lock & above the side plate. Sound lock & trigger. The bore retains strong rifling showing scattered dark spots. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell.(01-29012/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

HALF STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 54, NSN. 51" overall, 35" heavy octagonal barrel, signed "A. HOLLY" and by premier barrel maker of the 1950s-70s "Wm. M. LARGE" (1907-1985), walnut stock has 14 fine engraved figural silver inlays, unique patch box design in 2 metals in shape of buck. Lock is engraved and maker marked "N.A. MCOMAS", double set triggers. CONDITION: fine overall, mechanics functional, crisp rifled bore. (01-27946/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,400-2,200.

REVOLVER TO NORM FLAYDERMAM FROM VAL FORGETT. Cal. 44-65. S# NF 001. Standard configuration of 2nd model LeMat, Navy Arms Navy Model, 6.75" octagonal barrel, 5" smoothbore shotgun barrel, blue and case colored finish, finely engraved with panoply of arms & coat of arms on cylinder, and old English script initials "NF" on browned side plate, presentation on backstrap "TO NORM, YOU WERE THERE WHEN I NEEDED YOU" and "REMEMBER BALTIMORE" engraved around butt cap. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Navy Arms LeMat box, label listing S# & model, manual & addendum, copy of January 1993 letter from Norm Flayderman thanking Val Forgett for gift of this revolver stating he was flabbergasted by the customized presentation and sentiment. CONDITION: very fine, retains most all original blue, crisp engraving, areas of scattered light pitting. Mechanically fine, bright shiny bores. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman family collection. (01-27176/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

2ND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 72. NSN. 58.5" overall, 42" tapered round barrel, musket is excellent detailed copy of 2nd model British Brown Bess. Made for bicentennial reenactors. Lock has "GR" cypher forward of cock & "STOWE / 1776" on tail. Gerald Stowe was the former curator of arms & armor at the West Point Museum. He died in 1970 and this reproduction was made during the bicentennial & marked in his remembrance. CONDITION: fine overall. Uncleaned, patinaed iron & brass, stock is sound, mechanics fine, at first glance appears original. Bore shows oxidation throughout. (01-28044). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

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ON WOODEN NAVAL CARRIAGES. The attractive brass tubes have 14" smooth bores, 7/8" in diameter. Tube is 16" overall. The cannon mounted on the carriage measures approx. 20 1/2" overall length including Cascabel knobs. The cannons are numbered faintly "1" & "2" on the top left side near the trunnions. The cast-in trunnions are located below the centerline of the bores. Both cannons have "I.B" in ovals occurring on both sides of the vent on each tube. The vents are fully drilled into the bore. Cannons are mounted on mahogany four-wheel naval style carriages. Carriages are equipped w/ brass hinged cap-squares & a wooden sliding quoin. Balance of the fittings are iron. Solid wooden disc wheels are retained by iron pins. CONDITION: brass tubes are polished bright & are returning to patina, having scattered spots of verdigris around the moldings. The carriages have moderate wear w/ some cracking & checking in the cheek area. The wheels are generally a loose fit on the axles. The iron fittings on the carriages are notably oxidized w/ a pitted appearance & have turned an overall brown patina. The fittings that retain the cap squares will no longer function for that purpose as the tiny pin-loops are partly worn away. Both cannons have lightly oxidized bores. (02-25501/RW). NON-GUN. $4,000-6,000.

Forged 14" overall, 10" blade, 4" tang. CONDITION: heavy iron patina. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-2/JS). NON-GUN. $400-800.

3 nicely patinaed vintage crooked knives with carved handles. Each 9-10" overall, burlwood example has geometric coverage on sides and bottom, other 2 have a well-executed carved "star" and "knife". CONDITION: very good overall, hand worn patinas to wood. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26480-1/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

SHEATHS. 1) 10" overall, 7" hefty .28" thick dagger point blade, carved stag handle, screwed brass flanges to integral crossguard supports base, brass peened cap. Sheath is incredible piece of workmanship, riveted leather over lead/pewter sheeting with folded flanges at throat, sewn beltloop, fits perfectly. 2) 13" overall, 8.5" double edged blade made from file, iron crossguard & ferrule, crown stag handle, well fit double layered leather sheath with integral belt loop. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26496-8/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

17" overall, 11.5" slight clip point blade made from file, curly maple handle, sculpted "S" shaped forged crossguard, pinned German silver ferrule. CONDITION: iron patina, hand worn wood patina. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-4/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

1) 14" overall, 9.5" wide dagger point blade with medial ridge, 3" brass cross guard, full tang, wood slab handle, similar knives seen in photos of Confederate soldiers. 2) 11" overall, 6.5" dagger blade, small iron crossguard & ferrule, carved octagonal wood handle. 3) 12" overall, 7.5" dagger blade, cross-hatched rosewood German silver mounted handle. CONDITION: iron patina, hand worn wood patina. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-6/JS). NON-GUN. $700-900.

ORIGIN. This truly extraordinary Native American saddle, probably of Arapaho origin, is completely covered with beaded decoration and features a mustang executed in gray and black beads on either side of the primarily white seat . Geometric designs throughout are rendered in red, light blue, and black beads along with the occasional black and gray beads as used to depict the two horses. The tops of the white painted iron stirrups are fully beaded as are the stirrup straps. The white leather under the beadwork appears to be fine doeskin or perhaps goat skin. It is quite possible that this artistically impressive saddle could have been created as a wedding saddle for a chief's or tribal elder's daughter, as it was made for the St. Michaels Mission Church Sale around 1919. The saddle was submitted to the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition in 1922 and won a Blue Ribbon that is now attached to the saddle. CONDITION: saddle shows nearly no wear and is in superior condition. There is some small loss of white paint on the edges of the stirrups. (02-26608/BF). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

15" overall with small beaded drop, 7" beaded throat, geometric floral design, fine palette of reds, white, clear, blues, greens, and yellow beads sinew sewn. CONDITION: very good overall, of the 6 5" floral decoration panels, 4 have complete beading, the other 2 have minor losses, bit dry at throat, but overall mostly supple. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey collection. (02-26568/JS). NON-GUN. $600-800.

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A 20" wrought iron tube with reinforcing metal rings. and touch hole ignition at the breech. It attaches to a double pinned hinge that terminates with a socket that attaches to a tiller pole. CONDITION: Dark even aged patina on the wrought iron. 1 of the hinge pins is a modern repacement, as well as, the section of pole that is fit in the socket. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24755/ZAL) $500-800

1. CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER. Double edged fullered blade with deep struck floral or clover makers mark. 2-piece smooth blackened wood grip with peened round top pins. Accompanied with a pebbled leather covered wooden scabbard with brass hanger ring and bulbous tipped iron drag. CONDITION: Overall fair. Blade is lightly mottled. Grips have some chips and worming. Scabbard is losing leather and has cracks in the wood. 2. 19th C IVORY GRIPPED FRENCH VIRTUE DAGGER. Diamond shaped tapered 4 3/8" blade with lenticular ricasso. Straight iron crossguard with globus finials. Banded silver ferrule. Ivory grip is carved with scallop panels and contoured lunette pommel. CONDITION: Overall good with a mottled patina and mild pitting. 3. GREEK CRETAN DAGGER. Single edge straight 3 3/4" blade. Forked pin fastened ivory grips scales attached to a foliate engraved silver midrib. Embossed and incised sheath with 2 1901 Crete Lepta. CONDITION: Very fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24647/ZAL) $500-900

1) BAYONET. European, possibly German, plug bayonet with an overall measurement of 15 1/2" and a blade length of 9 1/2". Plain spear point blade with a raised medial ridge. Iron crossguard, ferrule, and pommel with a turned wood grip that is likely a later replacement. Tooled leather sheath that is also likely a later replacement. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina with universal pitting. Grip shows light wear, as does the scabbard. 2) DIRK. A good well worn example of Anglo-American naval dirk measuring 21 1/4" overall with a plain unmarked 15 3/4" blade. Gilded brass hilt with a plain crossguard terminated by acorn like finials. Pillow style pommel with reeded grip of off white organic material. No sheath. CONDITION: blade is well worn and cleaned. Hilt shows light to moderate wear with losses to the gilded finish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24651/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

All iron construction with a 17.5" haft with bulbous pommel, incised ring bands and twisted for the final 3". A large ring attaches to a 18" chain with a 1 1/2" ball. CONDITION: Overall good with an even dark patina. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24652/ZAL) $500-900

This late 18th to very early 19th century European ceremonial sword is most likely British in origin. The sword measures 40 1/4" overall with a very interesting 34" serpentine blade with 25 separate undulations. Hilt measures 6 1/4". There is a short shallow fuller that has a stamped inscription, and at the end of the fuller is an armorer's mark. Plain 2 branch guard of a semi-basket form with a pillow type pommel and a carved wood grip. No scabbard. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24789/BF). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

Double edged tapered engraved blade with both sides dated "1671" between an engraving of a dog and a panel of scroll. The hilt has been added to this blade with a brass collar, S-shaped quillon with chiseled scroll pattern finials and panels of chiseled bore & dog scenes. Stag horn grip with a a swallow tail moulded edge ferrule and flat cap pommel with an engraved floral panel around the peened pin that fastens it to the hilt. CONDITION: Overall good. The blade has a fairly even matte grey patina with some mild mottled old oxidation spots and light wear to the engraving. The composite hilt is ok with some wiggle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24667/ZAL) $600-900

1. INDO PERSION LIONS HEAD SHAMSHIR STYLE SABER. An interesting lions head hilt with jeweled eyes and ears and fully engraved in the grip & knuckle bow area with a floral scroll design. The counter guard has been modified and is missing areas with a replacement ear. Blade is a damascus curved blade replacement. 2. GOLD DAMASCENED INDIAN TULWAR SABER. Another interesting hilt with full coverage floral pattern gold damascene that is mostly there with some wear. The curved double fullered blade is rough with some pitting and heavy sharpening. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24681/ZAL) $600-900

Late composite British small sword with 29.5" tapered lenticular blade with an engraving that is far more modern than the "1514" that is found on each side. The engraving features a globus cruciger, running lion or griffin, and leafed scroll. Heavy cavalry officers 1796 pattern hilt with heart shaped counter guard, stylized straight quillon and knuckle bow. Beaded grooved oval pommel. Walnut grip base missing wrap. CONDITION: Overall fair assembled with some mottling on the blade and some minor chips in the grip. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24783/ZAL) $600-900

. Curved 23" fullered blade with a tapered spine transitioning to a false edge for the final 4". Brass hilt with consists of an upward turned scroll quillon finial, an engraved anchor with entwined rope on each langet, and flat knuckle bow that anchors into the peened pommel with full grip backstrap. Ribbed wooden grip base without wrap. CONDITION: Cleaned blade with scattered pits. Brass has a nice mellow mustard patina with light wear to the engraving and some scattered mild dings. Grip has hand wear with some chips. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24679/ZAL) $500-800

Slender tapered 30.5" hollow blade with 3 sided concave tables. Double lobe counter guards with 2 sided deep engravings of an infantry motif that extends to the knuckle bow, quillon& peened pommel. CONDITION: Overall good with an even gray patina. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24671/ZAL) $500-800

This early 19th century sword has a curved single edge blade with a fuller that runs close to the full length with double sided fine line engraving of floral vines over a royal crown and "GR" cypher on the left side and a Royal Arms on the right. The brass knuckle guard has an upward sweeping pierced cup and "GR" cypher with a peened lion's head pommel and double twist wire grip. CONDITION: Blade has a lightly mottled grey patina with some pitting. The engraving is fine and hard to photo but visible. Hilt is good with a few small traces of gilt remaining in the most protected of areas. Leather washer is present. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24699/ZAL) $500-800

HANGER. An 18th century infantry hanger likely originating from England. The sword measures 31" overall with a single fullered 24 3/4" blade featuring a running fox on each side as well as the stamped date "1747" which may be spurious. Brass hilt featuring a heart-shaped guard and a flat quillon. The hilt also features a wooden grip, plain knuckle bow, and globular pommel. No scabbard. CONDITION: sword shows moderate wear throughout. The blade has a dark mottled patina and the hilt has a pleasing mellow patina. The grip has lost its wire wrap and the wood has an age crack. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24786/BF). NON-GUN. $500-800.

WITH COLICHEMARDE BLADE.This sword appears to be a modern reproduction of a mid 18th century small sword with a Colichemarde blade. The sword measures 35" overall with a 27 1/2" blade. The blade has etched designs over the first 8" and is numbered "660" on the spine. Hallmarked silver hilt with boat shaped guard, rudimentary pas d'ane, twisted knuckle bow and incised pommel. Wire wrapped grip. No scabbard. This sword was likely made in the early to mid-20th century for ceremonial wear and use. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24784/BF). NON-GUN. $300-500.

SWORD. This sword appears to be a modern reproduction of a mid 17th or 18th century small sword with a beautifully etched blade. The sword measures 34 7/8" overall with a 28 3/4" blade. The blade has etched designs over the first 24" and is numbered "680" on the spine. Hallmarked silver hilt with a 2 branch guard and a knuckle bow. Wire wrapped grip. No scabbard. This sword was likely made in the mid-20th century for ceremonial wear and use. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24782/BF). NON-GUN. $300-500.

GUARD. This attractive basket hilt measures with an overall length of 39" with a 33 1/4" blade that has a 7" fuller with the blade maker "J J RUNKEL SOLINGEN" nicely struck within the fuller on each side. The width of the blade measures 1 3/8" at the widest. The pierced brass basket hilt has a grooved cone shaped pommel with unengraved branches. The grip shagreen wrapped grip has double twist wires. CONDITION: Overall good. The blade has a lightly mottled patina and nice makers mark. The guard has some handling marks, is slightly deformed, and has a broken branch. Grips & wire are very good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24714/ZAL) $1500-2000

Tapered 32.75" double sided blade with a short tapered 5.5" fuller. It is 1 1/4" at its widest. Iron pierced half basket hilt with chiseled and engraved floral motif vine and scroll decorations. The knuckle bow and sidebars are screwed to the engraved cylindrical pommel that is peened to the hilt. The grip has been re-wrapped with a brown leather cover with Turk's head knots. CONDITION: Blade has a dark mottled patina with spots of oxidation. Hilt has a dark patina similar to the blade with nice detail remaining to the engraving and chisel decorations. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24735/ZAL) $1000-1500

A very well made German two handed broadsword likely produced during the mid-19th century following a medieval pattern. The sword measures 56" overall with a 43 1/2" double edged blade. The cross guard is 13 1/2" long and is stamped in the center " il 10: 1371 " with another stamping on the right side that reads " K2:6 ". Leather covered wooden grip and 3 3/4" diamond pommel. CONDITION: light wear overall with slightly more wear to the grip. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24723/BF). $1,400-2,000.

Double sided 34.5" blade with Sulimani Daud style triple fuller and double moon engravings flanking the fuller on both sides of the blade. The flat cruciform cross guard has had the flaps removed. The wood grip is unwrapped. Peened ball pommel. CONDITION: Overall good cleaned and sharpened blade with some pitting and deep well cut moon engravings. Grips have shrinkage cracks. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24727/ZAL) $500-800

"As Found" Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier, all Iron with weathered checkered wood grip, mushroom pommel, 35" 3-fuller blade. Found in Mexico most likely, popular in 17th-18th centuries. CONDITION: all original, as found, heavy iron patina, grip is sound as chipped and worn over the centuries. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26468/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

Straight 31.5" double sided thin tapering lenticular blade with engraved with a royal crown over 'VIVA EL REY DE ESPANA" or long live the King of Spain with further decorations and a worn maker mark extending down the blade to the double downward hooked quillon with bulbous pointed finials. Symmetrical pair of padded shell counter guards. Leather wrapped grip with missing wire. Beaded knuckle bow. Drum shaped pommel with a peened pin fastening the hilt. CONDITION: The blade has a dark patina with a slightly blunted tip and a few edge dings. The engraving is mostly intact with a wear to the gold gilt filler and makers mark. Hilt has a mottled dark patina with some mild cup denting. Grip leather is worn with crazing. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24692/ZAL) $700-1000

Straight 35 1/4" single edge flat back blade with 25 1/2" fuller terminating with a double edge for the final 9 3/4". The blade is fine line engraved with a branch of floral vine, a capped man, and a clutched scimitar on both sides. Iron hilt with a down curved quillon that terminates with a bulbous finial; solid deep checkered shell counter guards, thumb ring, branching bulbous knuckle bow and side bar, finishing with a . Wood grip base is not wrapped. Twisted brass wire Turk's head knots. Onion shaped pommel has a peened pin securing the hilt. CONDITION: The blade engraving is very clear and well cut. The metal is lightly mottled with a pleasing silver patina. Grip base is cracked from shrinkage. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24747/ZAL) $1200-1800

SABER. Curved 33 3/4" double fullered blade with tapering spine that transitions to a false end for the final 11" and terminating with a clipped style point. The blade is decorated with gold gilt floral vignettes and a trophy of arms on each side. The regulation 3-bar hilt has swallow-tailed margins that include the langets & upward curving quillon with bulbous finial. The lipped pommel is peened to the hilt securing the Shagreen grip with 3-band brass wire wrap; 2 straight, 1 twisted. AN IX steel scabbard with brass hangers and throat. CONDITION: Overall very good. The blade has a mostly even grey patina with some light cleaned pitting. Approx 80% of the gilt remains in the blade engraving. No washer. Hilt has some minor dings. Grip is very good. Scabbard is very good with a few small dents. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24770/ZAL) $600-900

1) M1831 French Artillery short sword measuring 25" overall with a 19" double edged blade marked near the hilt " GOULAUX FRERES 1832 " & " KLINGENTHAL ". solid brass hilt & no scabbard. 2) M1831 French Artillery short sword measuring 28 1/2" overall with a 22 1/2" single edged blade with a worn manufacturers mark near the hilt. Solid brass hilt with a brass mounted leather scabbard. 3) 1830 style French used Infantry enlisted saber measuring 31" overall with a 25 3/4" blade marked near the hilt "PACHOLEK BUDAPEST" & "1 / 1155 ". Solid brass hilt and no scabbard. 4) 1830 style later French Infantry enlisted saber measuring 29" overall with a 22 1/4" unmarked blade. Solid brass hilt and a leather scabbard. 5) French M1833 Naval cutlass measuring 33 1/2" overall with a 26 1/2" blade marked on the spine "Manufre- R=ale deChatellerault Aout 1838 ". Iron cup hilt with faceted grip and brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: all swords show light to moderate wear except as noted. the cutlass has many dents to the cup. (02-26646/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

1. KLINGENTHAL FRENCH NAPOLEONIC AN IX LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. Curved 33" fullered blade with a tapered spine that turns to a false edge for the final 7". The spine has a nicely engraved makers mark. Brass 3-bar hilt with fine checkered blackened wood grip with a peened lipped pommel with full grip backstrap. Steel scabbard with brass hanger mounts and throat. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade has lightly cleaned fine pitting. Red velvet washer is in good shape. The guard has a few small nicks. Grips are very fine with light hand wear to the checkering. Scabbard is very good with lightly cleaned steel with some dents and a missing throat screw.2. FRENCH NAPOLEONIC AN XI LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. Curved 33 1/2" fullered blade with a simple well cut double sided engraving of a floral vignette, laurel wreath, & a trophy of arms. Regulation 3-bar brass hilt with leather wrapped grip and peened pommel. Steel scabbard with double hanger rings & brass throat. CONDITION: Sword is overall very good. The blade ha been lightly cleaned with the engraving motifs remaining well discernible. There is an engraving at the ricasso that is worn and mostly illegible. Leather washer is present. The guard has some dings and a repair to one of the bars. The grip leather is hand worn with missing wire. Scabbard is cracked, dented and has some small repairs. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24767/ZAL) $700-1000

Curved single edge with a spine that tapers to a sharpened false edge for the final 8". Staight bar cross guard with floating knuckle bow & thumb ring. The curved grip is leather wrapped with 4 copper cross tacks and a lipped pummel cap that is peened to the hilt. CONDITION: Overall good with a nice lightly cleaned grey patina on all of the metal surfaces. Leather shows age and wear. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24775/ZAL) $600-900

SCABBARD. Gently curved 15 3/4" fullered single edge blade. Fancy chiseled iron hilt with a downward sloping quillon with a chiseled dogs head finial. There is a single makers mark on the underside of the diminutive contoured guard. The knuckle bow is a single bar with 3-chiseled mascoron faces. The pommel is lipped with a peened pin fastening it to the hilt and is also decorated with chiseled mascoron faces and birds. The upper bolster is a chiseled ferrule with a bird and foliate motif. The grip is a smooth rose agate with carved flat straps. It is accompanied with a leather scabbard with a single throat band with chiseled mascaron face panels. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade has a light mottling to the matted grey patina. The hilt is very fine with nice detail. The grip is very fine. Scabbard has some crazing , a few small tears and is slightly undersized. . PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis (02-24785/ZAL) $900-1400

SAPPERS AX. Massive 16" forged steel head, 8" curved cutting edge, beautifully engraved with Valencia coat of arms on both sides of blade, fine floral engraved designs on bifurcated spike. Signed by maker "ARMERO JOSE LAVISERA" on top edge. CONDITION: very good overall, gray patina, engraved design is fine. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26477/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

A very appealing and eye-catching example of a French Naval boarding ax dating from about 1770 to 1790. The ax measures 36" overall with an 8 1/2" head that has a 5 3/4" bit. The langets extend about 5 1/2" down the original wooden haft that terminates in a 3 1/4" iron cone. CONDITION: ax is in exceptional condition for its age and display extraordinarily well. (02-26610/BF). NON-GUN. $1,800-2,500.

A fine British boarding ax from around the first quarter of the 19th century. The ax measures 25" overall and the head measures 7 1/2" bit to point. The bit extends for 2 5/8" and the langets on each side extend 6 1/2" down the haft. One side of the haft is marked " (crown) B O 3 / 23 " indicating ownership by the Crown and the ax's position in the rack of arms onboard ship. CONDITION: light expected wear overall with some pitting to the head and some wear to the haft. (02-26611/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

26" overall, wide meaty 21" upswept clip point blade, Mexican unit markings stamped on ricasso, solid cast brass spiral handle with D-guard. The scabbard is brass sheathed leather, two 9" forged cannon vent picks are fitted into integral pockets below large iron frog button. This is the possibly the only example surviving of a rare Mexican War era artilleryman's sword. CONDITION: very good overall, gray blade has good point, light pitting, markings good, scabbard is sound, exposed leather scuffed & supple, iron tip, frog button, & vent picks have dark iron patina. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26467-2/JS). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.

SABER. Lion head pommel officer sword circa 1850, hilt has raised relief Mexican eagle, snake, and liberty cap, folding pierced languet, sharkskin grip. Solingen made etched 34" quill back blade, with Mexican patriotic motifs, plated metal scabbard with Napoleonic style acorn & oak leaf decorated, gold plated ring mounts. CONDITION: very good overall, blade retains some original polish & luster, stained, gold highlights traces only now, all etching discernible. Brass hilt & scabbard mounts retain 90% plus gold wash. Grip has all sharkskin retained, wire wrap about half missing. Scabbard sound, one dent, scattered scratching & scuffing. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26469/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

Group contains an unknown cast brass Mexican belt buckle with "GTO" deep relief engraved, buckle measures about 2" x 1.5", cast belt hook and broken belt loop. Also included are 5 iron shot and one copper grape shot ball. Mexican War Mexican accoutrements plates are scarce. CONDITION: iron and brass patina from ground action. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26476-14/JS). NON-GUN. $500-1,000.

1) 1832 style short sword cast brass handle with Mexican eagle in pommel on both sides, 29" overall, heavy bright 23" saber blade, steel mounted leather scabbard. 2) Rare model 1900 Mondragon Bowie/Machete, 21" overall, 16" heavy clip point blade stamped "REPUBLIC MEXICANA" and numbered on ricasso 1267, fine blued steel mounted leather sheath with attached belt hook. CONDITION: very good overall, blades both bright and shiny, both have very good sheaths, break in leather on short sword. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-1/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-1,500.

Gaucho knife has decorated 9.5" blade, silver repousse sheath throat and tip; horn handled all-purpose Mexican knife has fitted leather sheath; 16" New Spain early style knife with hooked integral forge handle has silver covered horn grip, brass insets on blade. CONDITION: good overall, silver throat on gaucho knife is chipped & bent at top. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-11/JS). NON-GUN. $400-600.

Fine group of superior primitive/frontier knives originally displayed together with unique American flare.1) 15" overall, 9.25" double edged dagger point blade, 4" "S" shaped iron crossguard, pewter mounted curly maple handle, leather sheath 2" longer than blade. 2) 13" overall, 8.5" dagger point blade, maple handle, sculpted brass crossguard and brass pinned pommel cap. 3) 9.5" dagger, 3.5" "S" crossguard, brass mounted curly maple handle. 4) 9" skinner, 5" blade "F. WILSON", tacked wood slab grip. 5) 15" unique massive .4" thick forged integral bolster crossguard, brass pinned sculpted wood slab handles. 6) Maple re-mounted razor, heavy 4" "T. ASHER / SHEFFIELD" blade. CONDITION: very good overall, good patina and surfaces, blades worn with staining and pitting. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26484/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

KNIVES & ONE PLUG BAYONET. Measuring from 11" overall to 15", these style dates date to 17th century, these probable date 18th to 19th centuries. Many texts show Italian and Spanish examples, one in this group has Germanic 2-headed eagle. Plug bayonet is 17th century, well weathered wood handle and heavily pitted blade. CONDITION: fair to good overall, heavy iron patinas, cleaned pitting, 2 are missing handle components. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-10/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

18th CENTURY FOLDING RACE KNIFE. Fine gentleman's green veneered cased folding silver knife & fork, 3" silver blades on both are British hallmarked with no letter dates, consistent with late 18th century, tortoise shell handles, hinged casing is very good as are knifes, crack in tortoise shell on one. Race knife used by woodworkers is dated 1767 and initialed by owner, fold out cutting scribe is intact, iron patina. CONDITION: both good. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-12/JS). NON-GUN. $400-600.

Ranging from a monster 20" opened with hefty .35" thick 9" blade, tip chipped; another long 19" wood handled primitive folder 9" clip point blade down to well patinaed antler tip with 1.5" blade. CONDITION: fair to good overall. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-13/JS). NON-GUN. $400-800.

9 knives, 3 with sheaths, one folder, 10 loose sheaths 19th & 20th century. CONDITION: fair to good overall. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-14/JS). NON-GUN. $400-800.

1) Naval style ebony gripped, curved 5.5" 4-sided blue steel blade with fitted iron sheath. 2) Stubby ebony handled dagger with wide 3.25" double edged "push dagger" style blade, German silver ferrule & sheath. 3) 9.5" sailor carved wood grip, 5.5" blade, thin silver ovoid crossguard. 4) Curly maple 7.5" small American dirk, brass crossguard & pommel cap. 5) Two primitive 9" & 10" dirks. CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-3/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

1) Northern Iranian, Luristan cast bronze dagger, 15.5" overall, 11.5" dagger blade, integrally cast ribbed handle and crescent pommel. 2) Excavated dag blade, 7.5" overall, tang broken. 3) Relic 11" heavy blade with integral forged handle that once attached to wood haft. CONDITION: good overall, iron and bronze excavated patinas. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-8/JS). N0N-GUN. $400-600.

3 large "push dagger" style blades 7" to 9", 8" made from file, wood handles, 2 small axes. All have that 19th century primitive American frontier look that Compton collected and was known. CONDITION: good vintage iron patinas, and hand worn wood patinas. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-9/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

KNIVES. 1) 11" overall, 6.75" clip point blade, engraved "bird's head", signed initials on ricassos, crown stag handle with brass ferrule, silver collar around single pin. 2) 18" overall, 12" double edged blade made from maker marked file, crown stag handle. 3) 11" overall, 6.5" "J. WINKLEY" stamped blade, crown stag handle. 4) 10.5" overall, 6" "STEVENS" stamped hooked blade, forged bolster, crown stag handle. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina, hand worn patina to stag handles. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26496-7/JS). NON-GUN. $600-800.

POWDER HORN. Fine bifurcated carved stag steel mounted horn dated 1642. 10" overall. Spring loaded measure, 4.5" belt hook. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Nicely patinaed metal and horn. (02-27045-1/JS). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.

KILLING CROSS.This early vampire killing or defense cross makes the hair stand up on your neck just being near it. Not only is it early and functional, but it shows wear and use. The wooden body measures 18 3/8 " x 12 3/8" and the base forms a point for a stake to be driven through the heart of the undead. At the intersection of the arms of the cross is a small 1 3/8" x 1 1/2" mirror used to detect the vampire, who has no reflection. The stake and arms are decorated with stars and scroll work and the centers of the stars as well as the corners of the cross are adorned with iron nails. The right arm is carved with the word "DEUS" and the left arm is carved with the word "VULT". This translates from Latin as "GOD WILLS IT". One of the most intriguing aspects of the cross are the carved bone topped spheres at the ends of the arms and the top of the cross. These are actually wooden pegs covering cylindrical openings that sequester 3 metal topped glass vials. The first opening is marked "A O" for allium oleum otherwise known as garlic oil. The second is marked "A B" for Aqua Benedicta also known as Holy Water. The third is marked "S O" for Sanctum Oleum better known as Holy Oil. All glass vials are intact with their original metal caps. Finally, the top of the cross pulls out revealing a 10 1/4" dagger of iron with a raised medial ridge and a cross stamped into the ricasso on the reverse. The blade would be of little use against a nosferatu, however it could be quite effective against an unfriendly familiar, thrall, or ghoul. It is difficult to convey the presence that this piece transmits. Please examine this relic of both the secular and non-secular past in person if possible. CONDITION: the cross is worn with a pleasing darkened patina in some areas. Internal vials are unbroken but some of the metal caps show oxidation. Iron nails are also oxidized and the wood has a 3" drying crack on the reverse side. The cross shows wear, and dare I say use, where a hand would grip it. (02-26824/BF). $3000-5000.

PISTOL. Cal. 42. NSN. 4" bbl. This exceptionally interesting and appealing weapon has an overall length of 28 1/2" and a blade length of 22 1/2". The blade features geometric engraving extending 4" from the hilt with etched stags on both sides. It has a brass hilt with a down-turned scallop shell guard that also protects the mechanism for the flintlock pistol. The 4" brass cannon shaped bbl is marked "PENTERMAN WORMS". Other than the bbl, the entire mechanism is steel including the cock, pan and springs. The hilt of the sword has a simple round crossguard with a slightly embellished knuckle bow with an added escutcheon in the center. The pommel is also minimally decorated with a raised capstan. The grip appears to be fruitwood with brass pins and embellishments throughout. It is interesting to note that innumerable years of use have worn the brass embellishments as well as the wood grip smooth. No scabbard. CONDITION: The blade has a light gray cleaned patina. The pistol also has had some cleaning to the exposed steel parts. The brass bbl, as well as the sword hilt have been cleaned but thankfully have reacquired a mellow brass patina. Grip has honest wear, but no detracting damage. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27484/BF). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,400.

FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 30. NSN. Bbl 4 1/2". An exquisite arm from the mid-18th century that combines a hunting sword or cuttoe with a flintlock pistol. These arms were European and often of Germanic origin. This example measures 38 1/4" overall with a 23 1/4" blade. The gilded iron hilt has a down turned guard adorned with a crowned cipher. The rest of the iron hilt and the barrel of the pistol are elaborately decorated and gilded. The organic cream colored grips are dyed green probably with arsenic which was the custom in the 18th century. The pistol has a 4 1/2" barrel of about .30 caliber and the lock appears complete. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina and shows little wear. The gilded background on the hilt is nearly complete. The grip shows a few flakes and wear to the green finish. The flint mechanism operates well holding both full and half cock. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27487/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PISTOL. Cal. 40. NSN. 2 1/4" bbl. This early European combination weapon has an overall length of 27 3/4" and a blade length of 22 1/2". The blade features a central fuller with a secondary fuller near the sping. It has a brass hilt with a down-turned scallop shell guard that also protects the mechanism for the flintlock pistol. The 2 1/4" steel cannon shaped bbl is unmarked, however the brass receiver is skillfully engraved "F.S KELLER" & "IN NEUSTADT". All parts of the pistol are steel with the exception of the receiver. The hilt of the sword has a down-turned pendulous quillon and a plain knuckle bow, slightly swelled in the center. The brass pommel caps a vertically reeded tapered horn grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: the blade has a medium gray mottled patina with scattered pitting and nicks to the edge. The lock holds one cocking position, but functions well from there. Brass has a mellow patina, both on the pistol and on the sword. The pommel is very slightly bent. Grip appears undamaged. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27488/BF). ANTIQUE. $1,400-1,800.

Overall length is 26 1/2". Blade is 21" long. It is difficult to assign a country of origin for this sword. It resembles swords from Ethiopia as well as Cameroon and perhaps places in between. The single fullered blade has a deep curve, likely for reaching around armor. The iron blade has etched geometric decoration with gilded highlights. The unique hilt appears to be horn and is topped by a flared two-ear pommel with inset brass discs. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina but blade decoration is still easily discernible. Horn shows wear but is structurally solid. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24787/BF). NON-GUN. $400-600.

The overall length of this decorative white jade sword is 22 3/4" with a blade measuring 15 1/4". The plain blade fits into a traditionally shaped Chinese sword hilt completely carved from white jade. The grip and guard have engraved decoration. The scabbard has Chinese characters at the base and the upper 2/3 has engraved and pierced decoration. CONDITION: tip of the blade is broken and the top of the blade appears glued. The loop at the top of the pommel and the ring both have been broken and reglued. The scabbard is missing a 1" section of the top on one side. (02-26926/BF). NON-GUN. $300-500.

The overall length of this powder horn is 14" including a 4 1/2" cap on the brass butt and an 8" cap on the brass spout. Both the cap and the spout have intricate hammered repousse work and are affixed with support loops for carrying. The horn itself is dark brown in color with a few small age cracks. CONDITION: brass has been cleaned, but has begun to reacquire a rich patina. Horn body shows carrying wear and as stated. a few small cracks. (02-26922/BF). NON-GUN. $300-500.

Overall length is 27 1/2". Blade length is 18 3/4". The plain blade has two narrow fullers near the spine. The brass disc guard is engraved in a similar manner as the brass ferrule and pommel. Grip is brass wire wrapped sharkskin. The scabbard has engraved brass mounts in a similar pattern to the sword mounts. The scabbard body is polished white fish skin. CONDITION: generally this sword shows light wear, but the guard is quite loose. The scabbard also shows light wear overall with a small loss at the top of the lower half. (02-26924/BF). NON-GUN. $300-500.

BATURBAN POWDER FLASK. 8" curled horn having elaborate pierced silver hinged cap with spout. Engraved silver tip and silver chains. CONDITION: fair, chipped silver with hinge broken. 3.25" of top is complete with frozen spout cap. Still retains fragments of old, petrified leather strap attachment. (02-25828-18/JS). NON-GUN. $300-500.

, EPAULETS AND BELT. This fine late 19th Century US Naval grouping is contained within a leather covered carrying case which includes a Naval chapeau with tassels front and back. 1 1/2" gold bullion tape, and a Naval officer's button. Also included is a striking pair of Captain's grade dress epaulets in gold bullion with a silver eagle on the paddle and a silver anchor above on each. The epaulets are maker marked on reverse to Joseph Starkey of London. Finally, the black dress sword belt with hangers has a heavily gilded false 2pc Naval buckle marked on the reverse "HORSTMANN PHILAD'A". CONDITION: all items within the box show light wear overall, however the box itself though solid, shows very heavy wear. (02-26920/BF). NON-GUN. $600-900.

This exceptionally well made solid silver presentation trowel is engraved "PRESENTED TO Saml. Melling Esq. J.P., OF WIGAN, ON HIS LAYING A MEMORIAL STONE AT THE EXTENSION OF THE WESLEYAN SCHOOLS, BLACKROD. AUG. 1ST. 1885.". The top of the trowel is also engraved with various foliate and scroll motifs. The underside of the trowel bears hallmarks dating the manufacture of the trowel is 1884-85 in London. The silversmith's touch mark is "GMJ". Smooth ivory handle. CONDITION: trowel shows very light wear. (02-26929/BF). NON-GUN. $250-400.

Rare to find original "estribos de cruz" (cruciform stirrups), popular in New Spain (Texas & Mexico) to show status of a horseman. This pair originally much longer looking just like the cross, have been cut to lessen weight and by Catholic royal decree in 1772 to be banned & deemed sacrilegious due to their religious symbolism. This is not a matching pair but same size and similar wrought iron design and authentic. CONDITION: very good overall, heavy iron patina. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Compton LaBauve Jr. (02-26483-1/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

NO LOT.

WHEEL. The wheel has a dice motif and is marked in the center "MASON & CO". The wheel is approximately 30" in diameter and attaches to an iron stand approximately 44" tall allowing the use of the wheel on a table top. Stand has a ball and a brass eagle decorative top. Included is the flap which gives a satisfying casino-like sound when the wheel is spun. Wheel is readily detached for transport. Base is painted red and black. Dice markings are white on a gray background. CONDITION: wheel and stand are in good serviceable condition. Markings are legible. Stand has some wear and flaking of paint retaining nice visual appearance. (02-26946/RW). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

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This large heavy visually attractive brass bell is numbered "1336" on top. Internet research indicates that the locomotive was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1915 for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The coal-fired locomotive was known by its 4-6-2 wheel arrangement as a "Pacific" type and was used on heavy passenger trains. The bell measures approximately 17" across and 13" tall. It is mounted in a very heavy cast iron frame which is in-turn attached to a 2 and approximately 20" square wooden base. Several more numbers in the top along with "1336". These numbers have been lined out and may indicate some form of previous use. Bell is LOUD. CONDITION: bell has been cleaned over small dings and scratches and is returning to patina. The cast iron framework has a vintage dull black painted finish. Wooden base is stained a dark brown and has light wear. (02-26612/RW). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,250.

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SWEET IDLENESS. Unsigned oil on canvas depicting a beautiful young woman laying on furs in a neoclassical setting in front of a lily pond surrounded by marble. The far end of the pond is adorned with a stepped marble fountain in the shape of a bronze face surrounded by mosaic mermaids. SIZE: Canvas: 27" h x 46" l. Overall: 32-1/2" x 51-1/2". CONDITION: Very good. Frame has some losses. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-25931/KAT). $2,000-3,000.

This exceptionally rare watercolor represents the right half of the original work that was done in 1768 by Christian Remick. The entire work depicts British warships lying at anchor off Long Wharf, while troops disembark to enforce King George's newest act. The portion of the watercolor offered here measures approx 7 1/2" x 6". Several ships flying British flags are depicted in the lower half of the work. The upper left has a putti holding a banner that reads "BLOCKADE OF BOSTON". There is a spray of arms in the upper right corner with an unfurled document that reads "Mr____ Vernon This Perspective View of Boston harbor Islands Ships of War & with the Landings of Troops of ______ from London ___ by ___ most obt Servt C. Remick". This is an RARE PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WATERCOLOR DEPICTING extremely depiction of actions that lead directly to the American War of Independence. CONDITION: despite the great age of this watercolor, colors remain reasonably vibrant and the depiction of ships as well as other aspects remain crisp and easily discernible. There are minor losses to the edges and the bottom right corner is missing. (02-26063/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,000.

YORKSHIRE. The striking print, which measures approximately 21" by 13 3/4", is mounted in a black and gold frame approximately 25 1/2" by 32". The Yorkshire was built for the famous Black Ball Line and had a reputation for very fast passages in the North Atlantic. The Yorkshire could shave the usual 23 day run from Sandy Hook to Liverpool down to about 15 days. Built as a 996 ton ship by Webb in 1848. it was pictured on the United States Postal Service 28 cent international surface postal card in 1988. This print dates from the 20th century. CONDITION: print is clear and legible with distinct coloration. Frame has light wear and handling marks. (02-27143/RW). NON-GUN. $400-600.

One appears to be made with white marble & the other made of black marble; no signatures visible. The white marble sculpture shows painted eyes. Both appear to measure approx. 26" in length x 22" tall. WEIGHT: approx. 125 lbs. each. CONDITION: both sculptures appear good intact condition with storage dust & scattered stain spots. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-25932/MD). NON-GUN. $500-1,000.

7" x 6" running horse with pink/purple color, broken front foot and integral base. 5.5" x 6" camel, green hued jadeite figure, small chip to hump. 9" x 4" green jadeite floral stand. CONDITION: fair to good overall. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24811/JS). NON-GUN. $300-600.

TEMERAIRE AND JEAN SANS PEUR. This beautiful pair of Bronze statues are by French artist Pierre Alfred Robinet (1814-1878) and are titled on the base Charles Le Temeraire and Jean Sans Peur. The statues are both just under 24" tall and the bases are nearly 8" in diameter. The bases are titled, marked "ROBINET", and marked "Boyer". Both figures wear elaborate suites of armor and capes. CONDITION: Peud is undamaged and Temeraire has the creature on his crown missing. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24806/BF). NON-GUN. $1,500-3,000.

MASTER SCULPTOR JAN ANTEUNIS. This stunning bronze believed to be King Leopold III of Belgium who reigned from 1934-1951 was done by Belgian sculptor Jan Anteunis who lived from 1896 to 1973. Sculpture's total height is approx. 19" including a 2 3/4" high, 8" square black marble base. The sculpture is signed on the back of the neck "J. Anteunis 1939". Anteunis studied drawing at the Ghent Academy until WWI when he went into exile in Liverpool, England. At the University of Liverpool he did his first apprenticeship with noted artist Richard Allen. After the liberation of Europe, he enrolled in the Ghent Academy and studied under sculptors Felix Mettepenninghen and Geo Verbanck. His works are known for evoking refined beauty and a soft realism. CONDITION: the sculpture is in superb condition with only the most minor abrasions to the base. (02-26418/BF). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.

CENTURY WARFARE. Books as noted are both hard and softbound. 1) "Time Life WWII Series". This comprehensive series shows many aspects of WWII from both sides. There are 39 volumes published circa 1980. The 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" books are hardbound and are approx 200 pgs each. CONDITION: volumes have light wear and staining, but remain legible. 2) "Time Life Series: The Third Reich". This series covers Germany's participation in WWII, published circa 1989 and consists of twenty 9" x 11" hardbound volumes. Well illustrated. CONDITION: books are in good to very good condition with only light handling wear. 3) Balletine's Illustrated History of Violent Century. There are 120 volumes from this popular series which was introduced in the early 1970s. They are approx 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" softbound, well illustrated and contain a great deal of information pertaining to battles, campaigns, weapons and personalities etc. CONDITION: ranges from good to very good with light handling wear. 4) "History of United States Naval Operations in World War II" by Samuel Eliot Morison. There are 14, approx. 9" x 6" hardbound cloth covered volumes of the original 15 volumes that were published by Little Brown & Co., Boston. CONDITION: books have handling wear, light staining, occasional slight loose bindings and may have markings inside cover. 5) "Flags of American History" by Crouthers. 10" x 7 1/2" hardbound; former library volume. CONDITION: good, legible condition. 6) "World War II Era" National Geographic magazines. Six are in a binder and eight are separate. CONDITION: magazines may have wear, loose covers or pages. (02-26281-1/RW). NON-GUN. $400-600.

TO WWII GERMANY. Books are both hard and softbound, notable items include "Cloth Insignia of the NSDAP and SA" by Angolia, "Uniforms & Traditions of the German Army 1933-1945 Vols 1, 2, 3" by Angolia & Schlicht, "Uniforms & Insignias of the Luftwaffe" Vol I 1933-1940, Vol II 1940-1945 by Davis, "Swords of Germany 1900/1945" by Angolia, "German Clamshells and Other Bayonets" by Walker and Weinand, "Combat Medals of the Third Reich" by Ailsby, "For Fuhrer and Fatherland" by Angolia, "Wolf U-Boat Commanders in World War II" by Vause and "U-Boats Destroyed" by Kemp with other German and other military history related titles. CONDITION: ranges from good to very good. Books may have light handling wear, staining and scuffing. They remain legible. (02-26281-2/RW). NON-GUN. $400-600.

EDGED WEAPONS REFERENCE BOOKS WITH RELATED SUBJECTS. Books are predominantly hardcover. Notable titles include "American Swords & Maker's Marks" by Furr, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers" by Thillmann, "U.S. Military Knives" by Cole; (2) Vol. 3 and (1) Vol. 4, "Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook" by Janzen (hardbound), "The More Complete Cannoneer" by Switlik, "Cannon" by Carpenter, "Backbone of the Wehrmacht Revised Edition, Collector Grade" by Law, "the Krag Rifle" by Brophy, "U.S. Infantry Weapons of the First World War" by Canfield, "Parker Guns" by Muderlak, "Collecting the Garand" by Harrison, and "World War I in Post Cards" by Laffin. CONDITION: ranges from good to very good with scattered scuffing, small tears and handling wear. (02-26281-3/RW). NON-GUN. $600-800.

UNIFORMS, INSIGNIAS, & UNIT HISTORIES. These volumes cover both land and aerial warfare primarily from the World War II era. "The West Point Atlas of American Wars"; 2 volume slip case edition, "China Airlift - The Hump" by The Hump Pilots Association, "1939 National Guard Massachusetts" signed by owner, "The History of the 26th Yankee Division 1941-45", "4th Infantry Division 22nd Regiment", "3rd Infantry Division in World War II", softbound "60 Armored Division", "84th Infantry Division" slip cased edition with roster, "Order of Battle, World War II" by Stanton, "Order of Battle, Vietnam" by Stanton, "Insignia of World War II" by McDonnell, "Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms" by Emerson, "World War II Combat Squadrons of the United States Air Force", and "The Complete Fighter Ace" by Spick. CONDITION: ranges from fair to very good. Vintage volumes have notably handling wear, scuffing and tears. (02-26281-4/RW). NON-GUN. $500-700.

COLLECTOR'S REFERENCE BOOKS. 19 interesting volumes including a 4 volume boxed set entitled "America's Premier Gunmakers" by Kirkland. Other notable titles include: "Colt's Python" by Brown, "Civil War Guns" by Edwards, "Guns of the Wild West" by Wexler, "Vietnam War Collectibles" by Doyle, "Battlefields of the Civil War with Maps" by Cozzens and "Standard Catalogue of Winchester Firearms" by Cornell. CONDITION: books may have light handling wear and small tears of dust jackets, but are generally in very good legible condition. (02-26521/RW). NON-GUN. $400-600.